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victor : thank you for being prompt , mr. ellis . frank : yeah , i 'm on a real tight schedule , just like you . why am i here ? you want to make more threats , intimidate me ? be my guest . victor : mr. ellis , let 's cut the bull . let 's get down to business . my lawyer will be here in a moment . frank : excellent . victor : good . frank : then we can figure out how to get the million bucks in without leaving a trail . victor : i 'm not gon na pay you a dime . frank : fine . ( scoffs ) suit yourself . you know , although , i heard a rumor about the diary . was it two -- no , three separate labs are saying it 's the real deal ... victor : mm . frank : including the one that your hotshot lawyer picked . victor : mm . frank : ( scoffs ) you know what ? if it is a forgery , then whoever 's responsible did a hell of a job . victor : indeed , they did . frank : find the forgerer , this all goes away . you 're free to nail the bastards who set you up . you want names , places , i 'm your man , but if you 're not willing to pay me for the information ... frank : okay . well , send me a postcard from mexico , will you ? i heard the prisons are a real -- a real bitch , but you 'll have plenty of time to brush up on your spanish . victor : now you listen . since we last spoke , i 've gathered my own information about you . [ scene_break ] jack : you really want me to say this in front of him ? sharon : yes . jack : sharon , i 'm sorry . i am so sorry . the truth is i 'm a sex addict . sharon : a sex addict ? what is this jack , some kind of a joke ? michael : that would be one word for it . jack : do you mind ? this is a private conversation with my wife . sharon , i -- i never wanted it to come out this way . i -- believe me , i -- sharon : there is line after line on your credit card statement to cheap motels and hookers ? jack : sharon ... sharon : jack , every night you came home , you gave me some stupid explanation about where you had been . `` oh , it 's just business , baby , nothing to worry about . `` lies , nothing but lies . sharon : that message from the credit card company about the motel charge -- you told me that was fraudulent . jack : yeah , i know i did . sharon : hmm , the genoa city motor arms ... you know , that place is a dive , and you would n't be caught dead there , jack , and yet , oh , let 's see . there are one , two , three ... there are four charges there within one week . hmm , how disgusting , and yet look at this . there 's no sign on here that you did n't pay the bill . looks paid to me . you did n't protest this at all , did you ? jack : sharon , listen to me . sharon : do n't touch me , jack . jack : give me a chance to talk . sharon : i 'm getting out of here before i throw up . jack : oh , sharon . sharon . shar -- michael : you are a liar , jack . sex addict -- no . something else , something a hell of a lot worse . jack : i 'm warning you . stay the hell out of this . michael : jack , what are you hiding ? what could be so bad that you would risk destroying your marriage to keep the truth from coming out , i wonder ? [ scene_break ] nick : ( sighs ) dinner was great . phyllis : yeah , it was good . nick : you now what ? we should do this , like , every month . phyllis : yeah ? once a month ? it 's good . i think it 's good to remember that we are a couple , and we 're not just coworkers , and we 're not just the parents of summer , right ? nick : yes . phyllis : yes . ( clears throat ) nick : so , uh , what other surprises do you have in store ? phyllis : uh , now or the next 50 years ? nick : both . phyllis : mm , you should wait . all in good time . nick : okay , then i will wait . i 'll be right back . phyllis : i 'm gon na call room service and have them get rid of this . ( cell phone ringing ) ( rings ) ( rings ) ( rings ) phyllis : sharon . uh ! phyllis : ( sighs ) hi , brad , it 's phyllis . sharon should be on her way outside right now . brad : i 'm already on it . phyllis : great . [ scene_break ] sharon : i 'm crazy here . i - i just -- you would n't believe what jack did , and i ca n't -- call me , please , when you -- when you get this message . okay , bye . brad : sharon ? i was at the bar . i - i saw you run out . are you okay ? sharon : i 'm -- i need to get a cab . brad : no , no , no . i 'll -- i 'll drive you home . [ scene_break ] ashley : thank you . nikki : i see you 're back from your travels . ashley : hi . how are you ? nikki : i 'm surprised i have n't heard from you . ashley : oh , my flight just got in a few hours ago . nikki : ah , since they do n't have phones in london . are n't you the least bit curious ? ashley : ( scoffs ) about ... nikki : my talk with victor , since you are the one who arranged it . ashley : ah . yeah , you 're right , i am , how 'd it go ? nikki : exactly as you had hoped . ashley : well , good . so the two of you are communicating again ? nikki : oh , yes . victor communicated once again how much he despises me . congratulations , ashley , mission accomplished . [ scene_break ] brad : bring my car around . it 's urgent . man : right away , mr. carlton . brad : i 'm gon na get your coat , okay ? [ scene_break ] jack : could i get a check , please ? i need to get out of here . man : sure . michael : all these shady motel room visits , jack . tell me something . what were you really up to , something to do with the diary ? jack : i thought i told you to get lost . michael : yeah , see , i do n't believe your little version of the story . jack : you know what ? i do n't give a damn what you believe or you do n't believe . michael : the law is gon na catch up with you , jack . it always does . jack : is my wife waiting outside ? man : no , sir . mrs. abbott left with another gentleman several minutes ago . jack : what gentleman ? man : sorry , ca n't help you . [ scene_break ] [ phyllis listens to nick 's voice mail ] sharon : hey , nick , it 's me . uh , i was really hoping to get a hold of you . listen , um , i 'm crazy here . i - i just -- you would n't believe what jack did , and i ca n't -- call me , please , when you -- when you get this message . phyllis : ( groans ) sharon : okay , bye . phyllis : why are you calling my husband when -- delete . ( sighs ) nick : hey , did i hear the phone ring ? phyllis : uh , no , i was just waiting for room service , and i decided to take the cart out in the hallway myself . nick : oh , somebody will pick it up . phyllis : yeah . nick : oh , tragedy . we 're out , and also , our bubble bath is ice - cold . phyllis : oh , we can get more of that , and we can take a shower instead . ( giggles ) nick : you read my mind . phyllis : do you want to steam it up , and i 'll join you ? i 'll get more champagne . nick : okay , but hurry . seriously , hurry . phyllis : okay . phyllis : ( sighs ) ( water running ) phyllis : hi . this is phyllis newman . that -- that 's right . we need some more champagne . thank you , and , uh , you know , something to eat , too . what do you think ? all right , that sounds good . 40 minutes -- that 's good , too . thank you . all right . [ scene_break ] frank : what kind of information are you talking about ? victor : mr. ellis , after you walked out on your family , after you abandoned them , your wife had to take a second job . she had no money . there 's no way to reach you , no way to support her disabled boy , your boy matthew , little matthew , who 's severely disabled , who 's autistic . he needs a lot of medical help . she does n't know where to get a hold of you . frank : there 's help . the government has programs . victor : do n't hold your breath about government help , all right ? your wife is going through hell . frank : stay out of this , okay ? this is my personal business . victor : you made it my business , mr. ellis , when you tried to extort money from me . frank : what , so you 're gon na threaten my wife and kid to get me to tell you what i know ? victor : you 're a lucky man because i 'm not one of those wealthy guys who would do that because i have children of my own . i have grandchildren . i love them . i do n't want any harm to come to them . so i 'll make you a proposition . frank : i 'm listening . victor : you tell me everything you know about this diary and tell me everything about anyone who was involved . in return , i 'll take care of your family . your wife will never have to worry about putting groceries on the table or feeding your baby , never have to worry about medical bills anymore . i 'll take care of that . frank : what if i say no ? then what 'll happen ? victor : you do n't want to find out . frank : you wo n't even get me better lawyers to beat the charges ? victor : you 're already looking at hard time , mr. ellis , bank fraud , some other misdemeanor charge , another felony . you 're a 3-striker . you want to add a fourth strike ? frank : ( sniffs ) so if i tell you what i know , you wo n't throw me to the cops ? is that part of the deal ? victor : you start talking now . victor : i 'm listening . frank : well , adam brought me samples of your handwriting and then some of the pens you used to write the notebook . victor : so you did the forgery . frank : yeah . jack abbott did his homework , hired the best in the business . victor : what was jack abbott 's involvement ? frank : every word was from his mouth . victor : how do you know it was him ? frank : well , jack dictated the whole thing , gave the tape to adam who gave it to me . it was jack 's voice , his scam . i talked to him on the phone once , and plus , i - i 'd heard him on tv , so i knew it was him . and then -- and the money -- the money -- it was , um , paid to me . it was -- it was all his . victor : and adam was involved how ? frank : well ... ( scoffs ) i - i kind of felt sorry for the kid . i -- in a way , he got suckered . jack made sure that his fingerprints were n't on any of this . he never touched the journal , and we never met in person . so if this thing goes bad , adam 's gon na get the brunt . victor : thank you , mr. ellis . frank : well , that 's -- that 's it ? remember what -- we 're through ? are you -- are you -- are you gon na take care of jen and my -- my kid ? victor : after you write down every word you just told me on this pad here . [ scene_break ] sharon : hi , nick . um , it 's me . i was really hoping to get a hold of you . um , i 'm just a wreck right now . i am at home , so if you get this , then -- brad : here you go . sharon : thank you . brad : if you 'd like something stronger ... sharon : mm , no , water 's fine , thanks . ( sighs ) brad : sharon , uh , i know it 's none of my business -- sharon : look , you know what ? jack and i had a fight , nothing more than that , though i 'm so angry with him , i could scream . sharon : ( sniffles ) how could he do this to me ? how could he ... ( crying ) you know , i just -- i always thought that -- the reason why nick and i broke up was cassie 's death . i mean , there 's some things you ca n't get past . ( sighs ) brad : i 'll never forget that time . i remember how lost and alone you were . sharon : but with jack , it 's different . it 's just -- there really is no , uh , there 's no tragic event that led to this . it 's just been this long , slow train wreck , and ... it just makes me feel like i failed again as a wife . [ scene_break ] nick : ( sighs ) phyllis : oh , i already checked our messages . we do n't have any . nick : cool . ( sighs ) so have i told you how much i appreciate you setting all this up ? phyllis : yeah , you have , but tell me again . nick : i love it when you take care of me . phyllis : i love taking care of you . i love the way you looked at me when you walked in the room . nick : well , i loved what i saw . phyllis : i hope that our daughter meets somebody as amazing as you someday . nick : yeah , me , too . phyllis : ( laughs ) nick : you know , speaking of the one in pink ... phyllis : oh , did i -- did i -- did i just , like , ruin the romance just now ? nick : no . no , no , no . it 's just , you know , it 's her birthday coming up the 19th . phyllis : oh , yeah . nick : right around the corner . phyllis : between christmas and her birthday , we 're gon na fix the u.s. economy . nick : it 's not our fault that people love showering our little girl with gifts . phyllis : oh , yes , `` people . `` people love doing that . of course . no , it 's not people , it 's `` saint nick . `` nick : right . phyllis : ( giggles ) nick : yes , you got me there . okay , it 's me . phyllis : hey , you have n't talked about my christmas gifts . you have n't asked me what i want . nick : i just thought i 'd get you every hot new video game and , you know , put it right in your stocking . phyllis : that 's not a `` me `` gift . that 's an `` us `` gift . ( laughs ) nick : ( laughs ) okay , you 're right . you 're right . then , darling , what would you like for christmas ? phyllis : ( giggles ) um ... i want this . i want this . i want this moment for christmas . i want this moment in a bottle or a snow globe so i can take it off the shelf at any time and -- and look at it and remember the way that you 're looking at me right now and remember the way that you smell and the way that you taste ... phyllis : and the way i feel that -- when i 'm in your arms . that 's what i want . nick : if we never lose this , we 'll always be together forever . phyllis : do you mean that , forever ? nick : of course i do . do n't you ? phyllis : uh , yeah . i do , definitely . [ scene_break ] michael : so jack was using adam as his shield . victor : that 's right . michael : look , victor , i know you want to act on this somehow , but we just ca n't take frank ellis ' word for it . victor : why the hell not ? that he forged the diary . why is n't that enough to get me out of here ? michael : well , for one thing , he has n't offered one shred of proof . victor : listen to me . he told me exactly how it all went down . jack abbott was the mastermind . adam was merely a flunky . now think about this for a moment . why would frank ellis tell me this ? what does he have to gain by implicating those two ? michael : all right , we 're talking about a man who has had two prior fraud convictions , is -- is facing a third . some credible witness there . victor : why the hell are you throwing cold water all over this ? michael : listen to me . we have to find someone or something to corroborate this . then maybe we 'll have something , not before . [ scene_break ] ashley : what the hell are you suggesting anyway , nikki ? nikki : you must have known how furious he would be since i 'm responsible for the diary . oh , yes . yes , that 's my fault now , too . you have n't heard ? he practically accused me of writing it . then when he realized how absurd that was , he tore into me again about mexico , how reckless i was to follow him down there because clearly , i am the one who led whoever did this to him straight to that notebook that he abandoned . ashley : so you think that when i called you and told you that victor wanted to speak with you that i was setting you up . nikki : no , i do n't think . i know . ashley : because i 'm such a petty and vindictive bitch , and i have nothing better to do with my time , nikki ? you could n't be more wrong about me or what i said . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( shivers ) brad : you okay ? sharon : ( sighs ) you know , um , i 'm a little bit cold . will you go upstairs to the hall closet and grab me a sweater ? brad : sure , of course . ( telephone ringing ) sharon : come on , nick , answer this time . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone vibrating ) ( vibrates ) ( vibrates ) ( vibrates ) [ scene_break ] brad : i found a sweater for you , sharon . sharon : thank you . ( sniffles ) [ scene_break ] victor : i have all the evidence that jack abbott was in this up to his neck . michael : what 's that ? victor : read it . michael : what , ellis ' confession ? victor : from the horse 's mouth . michael : it 's inadmissible . victor : i do n't intend to submit this to a court of law . michael : victor , it 's unreliable . victor : why do you continue being a naysayer ? michael : i know how you negotiate . this was obviously written under duress . now if we 're gon na go after jack , we have to make sure this is how it went down . [ scene_break ] nick : more food ? phyllis : yes . i thought we 'd get hungry again . nick : oh , you 're right about that . ( sighs ) phyllis : ( giggles ) yeah . nick : all right . phyllis : ( sighs ) nick : whose turn is it to make the toast ? phyllis : i do n't know . i lost track . nick : well , it 's federal law . you ca n't drink from an open bottle of champagne ... phyllis : really ? nick : until someone makes a toast . phyllis : oh , my go -- it 's a federal law , really ? nick : federal law . i read it many places . phyllis : ( laughs ) okay , bottoms up . nick : works for me . phyllis : what ? nick : um ... phyllis : ( giggles ) nick : i 'm just curious . phyllis : about what ? nick : about this -- why you , uh , why you set up this night for us . phyllis : i explained that to you . nick : yes , you did , and you know , i - i got it -- two people just enjoying a night by themselves ... phyllis : yeah . nick : loving every minute of it . it just seems like it kind of came out of the blue . phyllis : well , it 's a surprise . that 's what surprises are , and i do n't think i need any other reason to be good to my man . nick : right . phyllis : yeah . nick : right . and i 'm not interrogating you , i 'm not . i 'm just , uh , you know , i 'm -- i 'm wondering where your inspiration came from . phyllis : okay , you want to know , honestly ? nick : mm - hmm . phyllis : um , i just feel that lately i 'm spending less time with you than other people spend with you . you know , with -- with newman and the magazine , a lot of people need your time , and i understand that , and your mom , victoria , noah , and it seems that sharon needs a lot of your time , too . so , um , i just wanted to remind you who loves you the most and always and forever . nick : you 're my wife . i 'll never forget that you are the most important person in the world to me . [ scene_break ] brad : you do n't have to say a word , sharon . just know that i 'm here for as long as you need me . jack : get away from my wife , carlton , now . sharon : you do not come in here barking orders at me . i needed a ride home , and brad gave it to me . jack : oh , i 'm sure brad would like to give you a whole lot more . brad : oh , grow up , jack . we 're friends . that 's all . jack : you brought the lady home . you can leave now , or i could show you the door . brad : easy , slick . sharon : just -- you know what ? go , brad . thank you . thank you for everything . brad : i 'll check in on you later . jack : what happened at the club ... ? ( door closes ) jack : i was n't telling the truth . i could n't be straight with you . michael was there . he 's victor 's attorney . he 's not -- sharon : jack , stop it , okay ? stop it . stop talking . i do n't believe a word that you say . i do n't believe a word that comes out of your mouth . you know what ? maybe you did sleep with those whores at the hotel . maybe you did n't . i do n't care . i ca n't do this anymore . i ca n't do it . i wo n't . jack : what do you mean ? what are you saying ? sharon : ( sobs ) i want you to pack a bag right now and move out of here tonight . [ scene_break ] nikki : so you pleaded my case , huh ? that 's why victor deigned to see me ? ashley : i did plead your case . michael and i both said there 's no way you could have been involved . nikki : hmm . well , i am his punching bag , after all . next time , if there is a next time , i 'll know not to get my hopes up . ashley : i 'm very sorry the two of you could n't reach a common ground and alleviate some of this tension . nikki : i suppose that 's my cue to apologize for misjudging you . ashley : ( sighs ) well , i did intervene on your behalf . i want victor to get past all this animosity , focus on getting out of this mess and not be so consumed by his personal grievances . nikki : 'cause i 'm just not worth the energy , right ? ashley : you said it , nikki , not me . [ scene_break ] phyllis : how 's it going ? brad : phyllis , you may be a scheming witch , but you 're a talented scheming witch . everything went off exactly as planned . phyllis : great . are you with sharon ? brad : well , i was till jack showed up . now she 's busy throwing him out of the house , his own house . phyllis : um , so listen , you -- you need to get over there . you need to be with her . brad : i 'm not gon na go back there now . it 'll look like i 'm stalking her . phyllis : you need to be with her , okay ? figure out something . your daughter lives there . you -- just she ca n't be alone right now . she ca n't . ( door opens ) phyllis : so , um , just figure out whatever you want is fine , okay ? ( sighs ) nick : what 's taking so long ? phyllis : just , you know , phone call . nick : who was it ? phyllis : it was lee ann . she just wanted to talk to me about the typeface for the cover . nick : typeface ? phyllis : yeah , she had -- nick : i thought we already did that . phyllis : yeah , but she had this , like , crazy idea . it was sort of artistic , and i told her to go for it ... unless you 're leaning more classic . are you ? nick : is everything okay ? phyllis : mm - hmm . nick : i just -- i get the feeling there 's something you 're not telling me . phyllis : like what ? nick : i do n't know . phyllis : ( scoffs ) nick : i just -- i want you to know , you know , you should trust me . if there 's something going on , i want you to always feel like you can open up to me . [ scene_break ] ( footsteps approach ) sharon : do you remember , um , the night that nick and phyllis announced their engagement ? you and i were -- we were having a drink , commiserating , and then out of the blue , you said something like , `` hey , our -- our exes are tying the knot . why do n't -- why do n't we get together ? `` do you remember that ? jack : yeah , i do . sharon : well , it was n't a proposal or anything , you know ? you -- you said it more like a joke . i guess the joke 's on me , huh ? jack : if you 'd give me a chance , i could explain a lot of this . sharon : you know , jack , everything is just so , so nonchalant with you . it 's so flip . you know , you do n't care about anybody else 's feelings . the world is your playground , and i need something more than that . i 'm gon na need something real . no , do n't touch me , please . go . jack : there is one thing i never lied to you about . i 'm crazy about you , sharon -- if you believe nothing else , believe that . ( door closes ) sharon : ( sniffles ) sharon : ( crying ) [ scene_break ] victor : ( sighs ) i 'm so happy to see you . how was your trip ? ashley : it was very quick . victor : yeah . ashley : they 're sending my things from london , but it 's a corporate apartment , so it 's a pretty easy move , and i gave my notice to forrester . victor : you did ? are you here to stay ? ashley : was there ever any doubt ? mm . i was gon na bring abby back with me , but she has to stay for exams . she 'll be home for christmas , though . victor : ( sighs ) that 's wonderful . ( sighs ) ashley : what 's wrong ? victor : sit down . just sit down . ashley : uh - oh . victor : ( exhales slowly ) victor : i do n't know how to say this . ashley : well , just -- ( sighs ) well , say something . did something happen while i was gone ? victor : i know you love your brother jack . ashley : oh , no . no . what did he do ? victor : you know i 'm in here because of a forged diary . i 'm convinced your brother was behind every word of that . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i 'm doing fine . why would n't i be ? nick : i do n't know . i just , um ... phyllis : you know , okay . the only thing i have on my mind right now is you . honestly , that 's the only thing going on is anything about you , okay ? now let 's get back to the more critical topic that we were discussing earlier , which is what i would like for christmas . ( giggles ) nick : you can have whatever you want for christmas . i 'll get you anything . phyllis : okay . what do you want ? nick : i do n't even need anything . i 'm fine . phyllis : okay , i 'm fine , too . honestly , everything is fine . nick : baby , if there is something wrong with you or something 's bothering you , i really want to know about it . phyllis : nothing is bothering me , nothing . honestly , i am the happiest i 've ever been in a long , long time , okay ? ( cell phone vibrates ) [ scene_break ] [ sharon remembering ] 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 . my first and perhaps my only trip to paris would have been wasted , but you made sure 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 movie . it 's real , only we 're actually in the postcard . nick : ( laughs ) sharon : ( giggles ) brr ! nick : cold ? sharon : a little . nick : ( sighs ) is that better ? sharon : yeah . mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) sharon : hi , brad . i appreciate your concern . um ... ( sniffles ) jack just left . brad : oh , i - i just thought i 'd come by , see if -- if maybe colleen wanted to spend the night so you could have some space . sharon : oh , um , thank you , but , uh , colleen 's not here . brad : oh . sharon : ( crying ) brad : sharon . sharon : oh , my god . i 'm so sorry . i 'm sorry . brad : for what ? sharon : i 'm sorry i 'm like this . brad : you do n't have to apologize . here , come here . lie down . lie down . sharon : ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) brad : here you go . sharon : ( sighs ) brad : put your feet up . sharon : okay . ( sighs ) brad : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] woman : mr. abbott , your suite is ready . here are your keys . jack : thank you . woman : i 'll have the bellman take your bag up . may i bring you anything while you get settled ? jack : no , i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm fine , thanks . woman : how long will you be staying with us ? jack : i wish i knew . [ next_on ] lily : it 's just ... ( sighs ) one more thing that i miss about you . chloe : what is it going to take for you to stop hugging and kissing my husband ? ashley : ... sex with prostitutes . what 's really going on ? | jack 's life becomes topsy turvy when the walls of his marriage come crumbling down . a distraught and beaten sharon , throws jack out and gets comfort from old standby brad . honestly , she 'd love to be in nick 's arms ; unfortunately that does not happen for her because phyllis is too busy intercepting . frank the forger confesses to victor but michael deems the confession irrelevant . nikki and ashley exchange words about nikki 's last encounter with victor ( it does not go well ) . ashley visits victor and tells him she 's staying put and he shares that jack is behind the diary 100 % . |
neil : i thought i told you i needed it yesterday . i needed it yes -- no . okay , let -- let 's start over . i 'll tell you what , i 'll call you back . all right . thank you . ( sighs ) leslie : i was gon na ask if you had a minute . neil : hey . check back in august . i might have one then . leslie : and they say lawyers are workaholics . neil : you know , i 'm actually glad to see you . welcome aboard . i have your contract right here . all i need is a signature , and you will be jabot 's new chief legal officer . leslie : neil , i 'm sorry . i 'm afraid i ca n't sign it . [ scene_break ] lauren : honey , you 're barely touching your breakfast . is everything all right ? fen : can you ask me when i 'm awake ? because you wanted us to bond over pancakes , i got cheated out of a whole hour of sleep . michael : hey , hey . what 's with the attitude ? fen : oh , it 's not attitude . it 's sleep deprivation . michael : this has nothing to do with you losing a little sleep . fen : oh , now who 's got the attitude ? lauren : you know , honey , your dad and i have noticed a change in you , and it is not for the better . michael : it happened around the same time he started spending almost all of his time with summer newman . [ scene_break ] nick : summer , you up yet ? school is not optional . phyllis : where is summer ? nick : well , come in . phyllis : i just got a call from the principal saying that she has n't been in school for days . nick : i am aware of that . phyllis : you 're aware of that ? you did n't have the decency to call her mother ? let me tell you something , nick . nick : ( sighs ) phyllis : we may not be married , but you are not going to cut me out of my daughter 's life . you got that ? [ scene_break ] lily : i am not a kiss - up . devon : yes , you are . lily : okay , if i did n't bring dad a bagel , he would n't eat , okay ? ever since he started the job , all he does is work , work , work . devon : i know that . he took off for thanksgiving , though . lily : yeah , for a few hours , and then he was right back at it . should i get him a coffee or a cappuccino ? devon : either way , make it a decaf , because the guy 's wound up tight . lily : yeah , believe me , i 've noticed . devon : you and everyone else at jabot have noticed . lily : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] fen : so , uh , what -- what -- whatever happened to `` innocent till proven guilty `` ? i guess that applies to everyone except for summer . lauren : all right , let 's just change the subject . michael : you want evidence ? what about the night you failed to come home ? who was the instigator ? fen : that was my decision . michael : with summer egging you on , making her problems your problems . that is the very definition of a bad influence . lauren : uh , okay , honey , what we 're trying to say is that summer 's a -- fen : you do n't like summer . lauren : no , no , no , she 's l - lovely . i - i never said that . fen : oh , really ? really ? really ? 'cause dad just called her a bad influence on her friends . lauren : honey . honey -- michael : you have other friends . you can spend time with your other friends . or better yet , you could make new friends . fen : i - i 'm out of here . lauren : what ? fen . well , so much for bonding over breakfast . michael : lately , i 've made a point to remind my son that i love him and that i want to be there for him . it seems to be backfiring . lauren : i wish i could tell you it gets easier . michael : scotty was n't this hard . lauren : well , scotty was different . you know , he was away , and i was here , scared to death that sheila was gon na get him . michael : like paul being away when ricky was growing up ? lauren : scott turned out great . and ricky did n't . so ... what does that tell you about raising kids ? michael : i know . [ scene_break ] nick : summer 's not upstairs , but her bed was slept in . phyllis : oh , when ? one day ago ? two days ago ? i mean , do you even know if she spent the night here ? nick : of course she did . phyllis : where is your proof ? ( sighs ) where is it ? i - i - i mean , uh , maybe if you 'd be here once in a while ... nick : please leave avery out of this . phyllis : oh , i did n't even mention avery 's name . you 're the one who 's mentioning her name , nick . nick : i do n't want to argue about who i 'm seeing . phyllis : i do n't want to argue with you . i really do n't care who you date . it really does n't matter to me . all i care about right now is my daughter . nick : well , we agree on that . phyllis : yeah , we do . okay . so did summer happen to tell you where she 's been hangin ' out instead of school ? nick : she just said exactly that -- she 's been hanging out . phyllis : all right . well , that helps . where ? the coffeehouse ? what , the mall ? nick : wherever summer 's going , i 'm betting it 's a place she thinks no one 's gon na find her . i 'm done ! [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) ( ringing stops ) ( cell phone rings ) summer : ( sighs ) ( ring ) summer : hey , dad . nick : where are you ? phyllis : what ? answer your father , summer . summer : ( scoffs ) there 's nothing to worry about . i 'm fine . nick : we have a new rule now , remember ? i 'm supposed to drive you to school every day . summer : you do that with faith . i 'm not a baby . i can get there on my own . nick : obviously not . summer : okay , dad , just stop . you 're not taking me , okay ? you ca n't humiliate me like that . phyllis : oh , really ? the way i was humiliated when the principal called me and -- and i did n't know that you were n't at school for days ? nick : summer , come home right now . i 'm driving you to school . summer : ( sighs ) um , dad , i 'm -- i 'm sorry i left this morning without telling you . i - i really did n't mean to worry you . nick : a - are you kidding me ? do you think i do n't know you 're trying to play me right now ? get your butt home right now , young lady . summer : hey , dad , i 'm , like , two blocks away from school . i can get there on my own . nick : if you keep arguing with me about this , not only am i gon na drive you to school , but i will sit through every one of your classes . do you want that ? summer : ( sighs ) nick : she 's on her way home . phyllis : nicely done . [ scene_break ] michael : i feel like i 'm losing my son , and i do n't know what to do . lauren : i can tell you what not to do . you can stop criticizing summer , because after witnessing that kiss -- our son has a major thing for her . michael : you can tell just by the way he looks at her . it reminds me of the way i looked at you when we first met . lauren : the way you looked at me when we first met ? michael : it reminds me of the way i look at you every second of every day . lauren : damn right . that 's exactly what you meant to say . michael : ( laughs ) lauren : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] devon : you know , you do n't need to bribe the whole floor with danish , uh , treats there . lily : okay , yeah , i do n't , but it would n't hurt dad 's image to bring in treats every once in a while . devon : all right . i 'll tell you what would make him more approachable -- if he 'd swap out those tailored suits for some jeans and a sports coat . lily : ( laughs ) devon : bam , no more hard - ass . people would n't be intimidated by him . lily : okay , just getting him to loosen up his tie would be a major coup at this point . devon : i know . lily : yes . you ready ? devon : take your purse . [ scene_break ] neil : you changed your mind about coming to work here , huh ? leslie : it would n't be appropriate . neil : and why is that ? before you left for your trip , you were all gung ho about taking the job here . leslie : all right . and while i was away , i had time to think -- about you , neil . neil : i know that you 've had a lot of autonomy -- leslie : not you as a boss , as a man . more specifically , as a man i used to date . neil : whoa ! uh , that was a long time ago . leslie : right . we only saw each other a few times , and it was no big rock 'em , sock 'em romance . neil : ( sighs ) leslie : i mean , still , you obviously kept my number . neil : as i recall , you told me to dial it when my schedule freed up at work a bit , right ? leslie : mm . neil : you 're not the only one who 's still waiting . leslie : am i the only one who 's still wondering ? neil : about what ? leslie : what might have happened that night in my hotel suite if you had n't been such a gentleman . [ scene_break ] lauren : have a great day , honey . michael : all right , thanks . oh , wait . wait . there 's someone i want you to meet . lauren : oh . michael : hey , hey . jamie , it 's good to see you again . uh , this is my wife lauren . lauren : hi . michael 's mentioned you several times . it 's nice to put a face to the name . jamie : it 's good to meet you . michael : so how are things going in school ? any better ? jamie : not really . michael : oh . i 'm sorry to hear that . uh , look , why do n't you come over to our house for dinner ? it 'll give you a chance to meet our son fenmore . i mean , you 're both sophomores , right ? it might make it easier if you had a friend . jamie : i , uh , i already know fen . he and i do n't get along . michael : oh . lauren : oh , well , you know , maybe we can do something about that . jamie : look , um , thanks for the invitation , but it would n't be a good idea . michael : all right . lauren : oh , my god . michael : what ? lauren : he 's afraid of fen . michael : afraid of fen ? who 's afraid of fenmore ? lauren : well , you know , he was apprehensive . he was intimidated . i -- you did n't pick that up ? michael : ( sighs ) being invited to dine at the d.a . 's house ? a kid who has had trouble with the law ? lauren : mm , maybe . michael : all right , i got ta go . later . mwah ! lauren : bye , honey . [ scene_break ] phyllis : actions have consequences . she needs to learn that . we need to be on the same page for once . nick : i am capable of putting our differences aside for the good of our daughter . phyllis : okay , well , are you capable of being tough with her ? because she walks all over you . nick : well , she learned from the best . phyllis : you 're not blaming me for this . nick : phyllis -- phyllis : are -- are -- wait . are you kidding me ? she lives with you . you 're not paying attention to anything -- ( sighs ) what took you so long ? nick : where have you been , summer ? phyllis : summer , i was so worried about you . summer : y - yeah , okay , yeah . you guys seemed really worried when i walked in . you guys wonder why i take off all the time . it 's because of this , okay ? the way that you guys are always fighting . i hate that our family 's just too broken to fix . [ scene_break ] neil : all right , look , leslie , you 're -- you 're talking about the past , right ? and i 'm living here in the present . leslie : so am i , neil , along with the connection we have . unless i 'm misreading things . neil : no , you 're not . leslie : did n't think so . neil : all right , look . the only way that our relationship here at jabot would be considered -- what do you want to call it ? in -- leslie : inappropriate ? neil : thank you very much . is if we acted on that connection . leslie : yeah , which we definitely could not do if i accepted this position . and since i can so easily envision how we might be tempted to misbehave , i ... neil : for the record , that 's not why i offered you this job . leslie : i 'm sure it was n't . neil : you know , i would hate to see you throw away a golden opportunity because of something that we have no way of predicting . leslie : spoken like a true diplomat . but if we are gon na be real about this -- neil : all right , look . if , um , we suddenly are overcome with this irresistible urge to ... date , i promise you , i 'll fire you . leslie : ( laughs ) neil : is that a deal ? huh ? leslie : as your new legal counsel , i would advise that you never say that again . neil : okay , that 's a deal . leslie : you got a pen ? neil : yes , i -- as a matter of fact , i have the only pen that 's available at jabot . there you go . leslie : thank you . neil : you 're welcome . leslie : ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) oh , goodness . neil : ( clears throat ) lily : well , if i did n't know any better , i could have sworn i just heard leslie laugh . neil : ahh , is it so hard for you to believe that your old man could be funny ? lily : well , most of your employees have yet to see you crack a smile , so there you go . neil : what ? leslie : oh , i 'm gon na do my best to get him to let loose once in a while . lily : well , good luck with that . i 'm sure we would all be grateful . neil : ( groans ) lily : so 'cause i 'm the best daughter in the world , i brought you breakfast , since i 'm sure you have n't had any . neil : well , i 'm gon na leave it right here on my desk for lunch . lily : ( chuckles ) ( tablet alert chimes ) neil : you know what ? i think -- oh , yeah , this is my 11 : 00 appointment . um , leslie , once again , welcome to jabot . leslie : thank you . [ scene_break ] lauren : ( chuckles ) got a sweet tooth , huh ? jamie : major . lauren : you know , there is the best bakery down the street from us . in fact , i was gon na pick up a pie for dinner tonight . you sure you wo n't change your mind ? jamie : no . thanks . lauren : if you 're worried about fen being there , i doubt he will be . his father and i are not exactly his favorite people these days . [ scene_break ] summer : you and noah and faith are here , but there 's no one that i can talk to who will understand me . phyllis : no , summer . i 'm here . you have your mom . you can talk to me . summer : how am i supposed to go to you when i 'm still so mad at you ? phyllis : well , let me tell you something -- i 'm mad at you , too . how about that ? i 'm mad at you , because you looked me in the eye and you pretended that things were fine with us and that things had turned a corner , and you just lied to me . nick : you have been telling your fair share of those lately . summer : i 'm sorry , daddy . okay ? i 'll do -- do better , i swear . i promise . phyllis : when are you gon na stop trying to manipulate us and be real with us so we can help you ? summer : you think that i 'm making this up ? phyllis : yeah . i actually do . i think that you 're using your rage to lash out against us , and let me tell you something -- that 's gon na stop . that 's gon na stop right now . summer : okay , dad , tell her i 'm not faking it . noah : what 's , uh , what 's going on ? summer : ( sighs ) nick : that 's between summer , her mother and me . phyllis : actually , i think it 's just between summer and me . we need to have a conversation . we need to talk about our relationship and why it fell apart . noah : does that mean i can -- i can borrow my dad for a little bit ? nick : i do n't think i should leave . summer : well , i should probably get to school . i mean , that 's where this all started , right ? phyllis : you know what , nick ? why do n't -- why do n't you go with noah ? uh , we need some time alone . this -- this conversation is long overdue . nick : you 're gon na be fine . summer : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] noah : so when you said you had someplace to show me ... nick : interesting , huh ? noah : sure , you know , but i 've always had a thing for abandoned bus stations . nick : ( laughs ) it used to be a nightclub . it could be again , with the right owner . noah : what ? you 're gon na buy a nightclub ? nick : i 'm considering it . noah : when did this happen ? nick : after avery showed it to me . what do you think ? noah : uh ... ( chuckles ) it 's got a ton of space . nick : yeah . noah : you could have the dance floor over there , stage over there for the deejay , if you decide to book out some bands . giant tv screens on the walls . wait , no , no . where would you put the cages ? nick : cages ? noah : for the dancers . nick : uh , yeah , son , i do n't know if it 's gon na be that kind of joint . noah : dad , come on . keep an open mind . nick : ( laughs ) noah : how about some couches , you know ? i - i hate it when it 's just , like , a sea of sweaty bodies , no place to sit . nick : so i 'm guessing you like the idea . noah : do n't you ? nick : i 'm definitely warming up to it . [ scene_break ] phyllis : listen , i did n't have the greatest relationship with my parents , and that is a massive understatement . summer : yeah , i know . you left home as soon as you could and never looked back , okay ? i heard the story a hundred times . phyllis : no , summer , you actually have n't heard the story a hundred times , because i have n't told you a hundred times . you do n't know why i left . summer : you were mad at something that your dad did . phyllis : my father was a criminal . my father was unethical . i turned him in . he turned my entire family against me . my mom took his side and my sister took his side , and that 's why i left home . summer : yeah , okay , i get it . you -- you 're trying to show me how much better i have it than you . phyllis : yeah , you -- you do , summer . you have it so much better than i did . even if i did have parents who supported me , i think i would have left anyway . i could n't stay there . i just could n't do it . i see that in you . i do n't know if that can be inherited ... but i 'll be honest with you . i get ... ( voice breaking ) so afraid ... that one day , you 're gon na decide to leave ... and it 's never -- gon na see my beautiful baby girl anymore . summer : that 's all i want and that 's all i think about is i want to go to chicago or new york and just start a new life . i would -- i would be so free . i want to go somewhere where no one knows that i am phyllis ' daughter or victor newman 's granddaughter and where no one knows anything about me or my family or what i 've done . i would be so free from all of this . [ scene_break ] fen : did n't realize you knew jamie . lauren : yeah . your father introduced us . fen : wow , you 're -- you 're all buds now . oh , that 's -- that 's awesome , man . seriously , wow . one big happy family . oh , has she offered to buy you pancakes yet ? lauren : which i guess were n't very good , 'cause you did n't touch them this morning . fen : i lost my appetite . jamie : dude , i was just trying to get a cup -- fen : filling in for me ? lauren : fen . jamie : i came to get a coffee . that 's it . fen : seriously , man ? ( laughs ) dude , i do n't care . everyone on this planet wants my life . you 're welcome to it . lauren : okay , would you ... fen : do you want it ? take it . lauren : excuse us for a minute ? out here . what exactly is your problem with that kid ? fen : what ? i hardly know him , but he sure seems to spend a lot of time with my parents . it 's kind of weird . lauren : you jealous of him ? fen : ( laughing ) no . lauren : that 's how you 're acting , which is silly , because your dad and i love you so much , and jamie has n't been as lucky as you . you have no idea what that kid has been through , and i 'm not just talking about this bullying stuff . ( sighs ) his parents are divorced . they barely have time for him , and he really could have gone down a bad path if ronan had n't stepped in and become his mentor . and now your father is stepping up to become a positive role model and you know , i really hope that you will follow suit , because you have a lot to offer a boy like that . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you know , there is a saying , um , that goes ... `` wherever -- wherever you go , there you are . `` all your issues tend to follow you . summer : do you regret leaving home ? phyllis : ( sighs ) no . i had to leave ... but my situation was very different from yours . but i 'll tell you a secret . i ended up only hurting myself . see , that 's what you do . you end up just hurting yourself and people who love you . so all of this , uh , rage and lashing out and disappearing and ... punishment , it 's just -- it 's really got ta stop , summer . it 's really got ta stop . i know you do n't want to hurt people . i know that about you , but the way you 're acting toward me is just ... mean . summer : i 'm sorry , mom , i 'm just -- i 'm just really confused . phyllis : oh , i know . believe me , i know . i know you are . summer : okay , no , and i 'm mad at you for so many things , but it 's mostly because of what you did to dad , because now we ca n't be a family together anymore . phyllis : i know . listen , i - i hate what i did . i hate what i did , too . i agree with you . summer : ( sighs ) you know , when i was little , after the divorce , you guys always said that we were still a family , but we were n't . okay , not really , not to me . to me , a real family is when you wake up from a bad dream and both of your parents are there , when you -- you eat together as a family and you go on trips , when you all snuggle on the couch together and watch tv . i know i talk big , but i could n't leave like you did . i would miss you guys a lot . [ scene_break ] noah : dad , this town is so dead . nick : ( chuckles ) noah : you have to do this . you have to buy this club , and you know what ? we could be partners . nick : whoa . there 's a lot you need to learn about business before we can even talk about something like that . noah : i can learn as we go . nick : that sounds like it 's gon na be expensive for me . noah : but ... if i was an investor -- nick : settle down , dude . you ai n't touching your trust until you turn 25 . noah : ugh , fine . i 'll tend bar . already have the experience , ca n't use that as an excuse . nick : i 'm not looking for one . noah : you sure ? 'cause you brought me here to show me this cool place and all i 'm hearing is excuses , so what 's holding you back ? [ scene_break ] leslie : so what 's it like working with your husband ? a little too much togetherness ? lily : no , no , not at all . i love running into cane during the day , and plus , we 're not on the same track . i 'm on the guerilla marketing team , so we really do n't see that much of each other . leslie : hmm . sounds like a good balance . lily : it is . it is . what about you ? gon na be weird working with my dad ? leslie : why would it be ? lily : i do n't know , maybe 'cause you guys dated for a while . leslie : strictly casual . lily : oh . leslie : we were never really an item . lily : okay , so no weirdness at all ? leslie : it was a little disconcerting seeing neil behind that desk . he can be so ... lily : stuffy , uptight , no - fun neil ? leslie : ( laughs ) lily : ( laughs ) leslie : maybe it 's just him at the office . lily : yeah . well , devon swears that it 's the suits , 'cause when he puts that jacket on , it just sucks all the fun right out of him . leslie : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] neil : so what 'd you think of your first flash meeting in front of the accounting team ? devon : uh , well , it was very , um , it was very thorough . neil : yeah ? devon : yeah . neil : well , listen , man . you 'll never be able to maximize your profits until you have a handle on your costs . devon : right . dad , do n't fire me for saying this ... neil : what ? devon : but sitting in there surrounded by pinstripes was like `` night of the living dead , `` banker edition . neil : ( laughs ) devon : i 'm not sure -- neil : what ? come on . devon : i 'm very serious . dad , cosmetics are about fashion and the latest trends -- at least , that 's what they 're supposed to be , right ? neil : y - yeah . wh - what 's your point ? devon : my point is that when you walk into a place like jabot here , you expect to find a creative , hip environment , kind of like the offices you 'd see in the record business -- maybe with some music playing , people are in jeans , right ? they 're loose , ideas are flowing , no neckties cutting off circulation to your brain . ( chuckles ) neil : okay , yeah , i see where you 're headed with this . um , listen , it 's my -- our responsibility to maintain a certain level of professionalism , you know ? jabot -- look around you . it 's a very highly respected company , son . devon : i know that . neil : right . devon : so 's google , though . it 's a perfect example . no one there would be caught dead in a three - piece suit . [ scene_break ] jamie : what do you want ? fen : my mom thinks i owe you an apology , and maybe she 's right . jamie : for what , exactly ? fen : i overreacted , seeing you and summer together . i should n't have gotten in your face like that . i was a jerk , and my mom made sure i know it . so now i 'm a jerk , and i 'm embarrassed that you now know my mom is able to push me around . jamie : it 's not that bad . she seems nice , and at least your parents give a flying flip about you . fen : oh , you -- yours do n't ? [ scene_break ] neil : devon , this company is an institution , you know ? we 're not gon na change it overnight . devon : well , i 'm not saying we should . neil : sounded like it to me . devon : listen , you 're the one that keeps asking me what i think about things . neil : mm - hmm . that 's because i value your opinion . devon : okay , then , here 's my opinion -- honestly , i think something as simple as casual fridays would do wonders for morale around here . neil : that 's very interesting , son . um , i was n't aware that we even had a problem ... devon : ( chuckles ) neil : all right ? devon : ( stammers ) understand this -- i 'm not trying to criticize . neil : but suddenly , i 'm not a man of the people , huh ? what are you trying to say to me , that my employees ca n't relate to me , that i 'm -- i 'm not an effective leader ? is that what you 're saying ? devon : mm , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , not at all . neil : you sure ? devon : not at all , yes . e - everyone here respects you , okay ? that 's for damn sure . all i 'm saying is that , based on what i 've observed from wandering the halls the last few days , loosening up a few rules would be a good thing . loosen up this tie while you 're at it . neil : ( laughs ) dream on . devon : dad . you know this . productivity has a lot to do with people 's attitudes , right ? it 's just i think that attitudes can use some adjusting around here . neil : you 're very lucky that you 're family ... devon : ( gasps ) neil : and -- and i will take this under advisement . devon : okay , even the part about the blue jeans ? neil : whoa , whoa , whoa . do n't push your luck , youngster . devon : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] fen : i really like summer . ( sighs ) i mean , she 's smart , fun , hot , but i 'm pretty sure she only thinks of me as a friend . jamie : since when ? i mean , that day we got into it , you said she was yours , that you 're together . fen : oh , we -- we will be , a - a - at least , i - i hope -- i hope we will be soon . jamie : i get what this is about . you 're afraid she 'll fall for someone else , and you 'll never get to be anything but friends . [ scene_break ] nick : oh , no . noah : i 'll be upstairs . nick : ( sighs ) i know i should n't have left . phyllis : oh , no , summer and i talked . nick : and ? phyllis : she had a bit of a breakdown . it was good . must be difficult , holding all that anger inside . no insults , no screaming at each other . it was good . nick : i 'm glad . it sounds like you guys made some progress . phyllis : yeah , i think we did . nick : where is she ? phyllis : uh , she went to school . nick : you did n't take her ? phyllis : no , no . i just felt , you know , she opened up to me , so i just wanted to reciprocate with some trust . nick : yeah , okay , that 's -- i think you did the right thing . phyllis : yeah ? thanks . nick : i - i 'm glad you guys got a chance to talk . phyllis : yeah , me , too . nick : making some headway . it probably felt good . phyllis : yeah , it did , it definitely did . hey , it must be really fun having , uh , noah live with you . nick : yeah , it 's great . he 's a great kid . phyllis : yeah , you ... you talk about guy things ? like carburetors and sports and fishing ? nick : ( laughs ) yes , no , we talk about those things every day . phyllis : i was a little worried about him , um ... you know , when i saw him on thanksgiving . he seemed like he had his -- his hands full with sharon . she was just acting so odd . nick : what ? you saw sharon on thanksgiving ? where ? phyllis : here , at the house , with noah . [ scene_break ] lily : thank you . so what happened to your tie ? devon : i lit that thing on fire . lily : ( laughs ) leslie : ( laughs ) you did not . devon : not joking . lily : you tell dad to do the same with his ? devon : i did tell him , but , uh , you know , it 's like you said , baby steps . at least he listened to me . leslie : mm . do n't give up hope , devon . one way or another , we 'll convince neil to lighten up a little . lily : ( laughs ) leslie : at the very least , open a button or two . lily : ( laughs ) yes . devon : yeah . [ scene_break ] neil : ( sighs ) neil : ( inhales sharply ) [ scene_break ] jamie : hey , uh , i 'm taking off . fen : thanks . summer : what the hell are you doing , hanging with jamie ? fen : i mean , i 'm just following your lead . [ scene_break ] nick : well , i 'm glad you and summer had a chance to talk . phyllis : yeah . nick : i 'll , um , i 'll let you know how school went . phyllis : yeah , maybe she 'll call me herself , who knows ? nick : that 'd be nice . phyllis : yeah . yeah . nick : all right , so , yeah . phyllis : oh , i got ta go . i have a really busy day . nick : me , too . phyllis : yeah . nick : we used up half of it dealing with this stuff . phyllis : yeah , okay . well , call me if , uh , anything comes up . see you . nick : i 'll do that . bye . ( door closes ) nick : noah . down here , now . noah : what 's wrong ? what 's up ? what is it ? nick : phyllis just told me she saw sharon here on thanksgiving . why would n't you tell me she 's back in town ? noah : ( sighs ) [ next_on ] kyle : i do n't want to break up with you . eden : what is this thing that you 've got going on with phyllis ? phyllis : next time you find yourself alone , find somebody else 's kid to borrow . nick : noah said you were sick . sharon : i ca n't talk about that . nick : tell me what 's wrong . | leslie almost turns down the job as jabot 's legal counsel because she is worried that she and neil once dated and she also makes it clear to neil that she would n't mind dating him again . neil assures leslie that the personal relationship they once had will not interfere with work . devon and lily worry that neil is under too much stress at jabot , devon has a talk with neil and suggests that he create a more casual work environment so the jabot staff can feel more creative . neil agrees to consider devon 's suggestions and later during lunch with lily and leslie they all promise to help neil be more relaxed at work . michael and lauren try to talk to fen over breakfast but he storms out of crimson lights when neil and lauren suggest that summer is a bad influence on him . lauren meets jamie and she notices that he looks afraid when they mention fen 's name but michael just thinks he is intimidated because he was invited to dinner at the district attorney 's house . |
chelsea : what are you still doing here ? billy : oh , i forgot something . chelsea : where were you guys headed ? chelsea : to the kitchen for a snack . what are you hiding ? billy : no , it 's -- chelsea : is it for me ? what , an early christmas present ? billy : [ sighs ] it 's these . chelsea : oh . cute . [ chuckles ] the proud dad is gon na hand those out at jabot today ? billy : it 's a stupid tradition . i would n't do it otherwise . chelsea : no ! do n't be silly ! your family is thrilled that victoria 's baby turned out to be yours , as they should be -- as you should be . billy : what about you ? chelsea : me ? i -- [ chuckles ] you have an amazing daughter . it would be weird if you were n't celebrating . i mean , billy , you just had a baby ! what ? what is it ? billy : i 'm sorry , chels . it 's just ... it 's not fair what i 'm doing to you . phyllis : but i want my old job back . you and i both know -- jack : phyllis , you ca n't -- damn it ! you ca n't expect me to go back on every commitment i made while you were gone ! phyllis : what other commitments did you make ? jack : look , i 'm sorry . i should n't have gone off on you like that . phyllis : and why did you ? jack : i - i got a lot going on right now . phyllis : i know . and i 'm a real complication . jack : no , you 're not a complication . phyllis : let 's just face it , jack -- life went on without me . commitments were made . and now i 'm back . i 'm disrupting the whole new order . jack : you 're not disrupting anything , and you have nothing to apologize for . phyllis : oh . did that sound like i was apologizing ? jack : well , yeah , i -- phyllis : i was n't . hang on , baby . i 'm just getting started . sharon : faith , do you want me to play with you ? do you want to play outside ? you should be enjoying yourself . it 's not that often you get the afternoon without homework . tell me what you want to do . faith : i do n't want to go between houses . sharon : well , your daddy and i talked to you about that . we both love you so much . and you have your beautiful room at your daddy 's house , and you have your room here , and it 's just the best , is n't it ? and you 'll always be surrounded by your own things . it 'll work out fine , just like when we did it before , okay ? [ sighs ] sweetie , tell me what 's bothering you . faith : i do n't understand why daddy 's so mad at you . noah : a bear trap ? nick : yeah . noah : where did that come from ? nick : i do n't know -- poachers , i guess . it must have been out there for quite a while . it was pretty rusty . noah : how 's your leg ? nick : it 's all right . it 's not broken . i got lucky . noah : yeah . stepping on an old , illegally placed bear trap is not my idea of luck . nick : could have been a lot worse . i mean , i was out there trapped all night in that relic . i could have froze to death . noah : what about your phone , dad ? what , you could n't call anybody ? nick : you know , i did n't have it on me . i 'd , uh , had a couple . noah : gotcha . so , who found you ? how 'd you get out ? nick : an angel of mercy . sage : i 'm worried about your brother . adam : nick 's gon na be fine . sage : how do you know that ? adam : because , you know , nick 's led a charmed life . sage : his injuries could be serious , all right ? i think i should call the hospital . adam : just let it go . excuse me . that was n't a request . i 'm not gon na let you ruin my plan . kevin : you do n't want to do that . mariah : i 'm allowed to take a coffee break if i want to . if you keep looking at me like that , i 'm gon na make you pay for that cup of coffee . okay , fine . i give up . what is it you are so sure that i do n't want to do ? kevin : you do n't want to start a war with summer . mariah : over austin ? he 's married . i 'm not about to -- kevin : no ! over the whole custody issue with faith/ mariah : [ sighs ] i ca n't help it , kevin . she keeps getting in my face and trashing sharon and then praising nick , who , by the way , is n't all that . kevin : is n't all that what ? mariah : all that great at the dad thing . kevin : come on . nick is a great dad . mariah : okay . fine . i will give him that . but he 's no greater than sharon at being a parent to faith , which is my point . kevin : so , you fighting with summer about all that accomplishes what ? mariah : not a damn thing , which is what sucks . this whole thing sucks , and especially this christmas -- kevin : let me guess -- it sucks . mariah : yes . i mean , you get it , right -- how depressing it is ? kevin : oh , yeah . i mean , the way it starts before halloween ? mariah : yeah . what 's up with that ? kevin : and the bouncy music with the sleighs and the joy and the jingling . mariah : yeah , and that poor thing with the allergies . it kills me . kevin : what allergies ? mariah : the -- the reindeer . kevin : rudolph ? ! mariah : hello ! red nose ! you think santa would clue in to the fact that he had allergies or at least a very bad cold . kevin : well , but , i mean , it is the north pole , right ? mariah : exactly , but , no , no , santa ca n't give him a break . instead , he 's got to use him to haul his fat but and a gazillion toys all over the planet in one night . kevin : i 'm gon na guess that you did n't have any of that stuff growing up . mariah : no . in the path , december 25th is just like any other day -- another chance to worship at the altar that was ian ward . and my mother -- well , the woman who i thought was my mother -- kevin : helen ? mariah : yeah . she got squirrelly around me during this time of year . kevin : squirrellier than usual ? mariah : off the charts . it was like there was something she thought that she should be doing , but she did n't know what . kevin : well , she was supposed to be trimming a tree and getting you a couple of gifts . mariah : well , she never did that . the whole time , it was like she was playing a part but she did n't know the lines , which , if i think about it now , was helen up , down , and sideways . kevin : i 'm sorry you missed out on all that good stuff . mariah : missed ? no , no , no . i escaped . you think i wish i had grown up being force - fed stories about some weird guy watching me all year and then giving toys to only the nice kids ? kevin : well , i guess it does seem kind of forced -- and relentless . and the magic is definitely gone now . mariah : magic ? kevin : i do n't mean from when i was a kid , 'cause my dad did n't do the holidays , either , but [ sighs ] -- but delia ... getting to see her face when she got to see that tree decked for the first time , it was like ... and the joy -- oh , man . i mean , it got through , even to a cynic like me . [ chuckles ] mariah : well , she was lucky to have you -- someone who wanted her to feel that magic . kevin : yeah . mariah : i - i 've got to work . [ chuckles ] sharon : your daddy -- he has a good reason to be angry at me . i - i 've made some mistakes . faith : daddy always says you should forgive people . sharon : that 's true . faith : so , then just say you 're sorry . sharon : i did , but sometimes that 's just not enough . faith , do you remember the time when you took summer 's diary and you lied about it ? okay . well , you said you were sorry , and i believed you meant it , but i still had to punish you . faith : so , daddy 's punishing you ? sharon : oh , sweetie . noah : so , this mystery woman -- did she , uh , have a name ? nick : you know , i did n't ask . i was too busy screaming in pain . noah : well , what did she look like ? maybe i can track her down and thank her . what is that ? nick : it 's from your mother 's attorney . noah : it looks official . nick : yeah . she 's decided to fight me on my bid for full custody of faith , so she filed a countersuit . noah : well , i did n't know about any of this . what -- nick : i can not believe sharon wants to turn this into an ugly battle . noah : an ugly battle ? dad , what did you think she was gon na do ? did you seriously expect mom to just -- to give up her daughter without a fight ? sage : let go . adam : i ca n't believe me returning to my family depends on a 300-year - old woman who hates me and a dog that hates me even more . sage : i do n't think that bugatti hates you . adam : [ sighs ] that mongrel is the one that led you to that injured guy in the woods who turned out to be - surprise , surprise -- my brother nick . sage : well , it was a stroke of luck that we found your brother . adam : a stroke of incredibly bad luck that you found my brother . sage : what 's the matter with you ? ! he is your brother -- your brother ! who knows how long he could have survived out there or bad his injuries were ? ! i need to call and check on him . adam : no , listen -- you already called for somebody , all right ? you 've done enough . he 's gon na be fine . trust me . i 'm sure my dad 's already flown in doctors from switzerland or sweden or wherever the hell he gets his specialists from nowadays . they 've probably built him a bionic leg by now . would n't surprise me if my father 's hired a troubadour to write a folk song about the day that nick was rescued from the bear trap . sage : you know , it 's strange seeing another man 's reaction on gabriel 's face . it 's very unfamiliar . adam : really ? sage : yeah . adam : frustration ? are you trying to tell me that gabriel 's never been annoyed before ? sage : oh , no , no . absolutely . adam : really ? okay . then what is it that 's so unfamiliar that you 're seeing , huh ? sage : fear . billy : i was trying to sneak out of here with these cigars . chelsea : you thought i 'd be upset ? billy : as if you could n't handle me wanting to share this with my family and being happy that i 'm a dad again . chelsea : have i done anything to make you think that way ? billy : no . no . see , that 's the thing , chels -- you have n't done anything . you 've been great through all of this . i 've been the one who 's acting like i 've got something to hide , which i do n't . chelsea : no , you do n't , so then why are you acting that way ? billy : it 's abby . she 's got this misguided notion about victoria and me -- that we 're destined to be together , especially now that we know that the baby is mine . she was yapping about it the other day , and i - i just thought that -- chelsea : you thought maybe i felt the same way as abby ? billy : which you do n't , obviously . i mean , you -- you do n't , right ? chelsea : no , i - i do n't , but now that the baby 's here , it -- billy : it 's just gon na add fuel to abby 's fire , and other people might start chiming in . chelsea : and how are you gon na handle that , billy ? billy : by being unfailingly honest with you . chelsea : can you do that ? billy : you make me want to try . chelsea : look , you do n't have to bend over backwards to reassure me or censor yourself or disguise how happy you are . i mean , do n't you know i am so , so truly happy for you ? come on . here you go . billy : [ chuckles ] okay . all right . so , this is us not getting drawn into other people 's garbage , especially abby 's ? chelsea : especially abby 's . billy : all right . chelsea : katherine rose . that 's a beautiful name . billy : chels ... chelsea : go . take these cigars and hand them out . bye . [ sighs ] adam : that 's -- that 's hilarious . you think i 'm afraid of my brother nick ? sage : well , of course . you were spooked when we found him . you wo n't even let me call to check on him . adam : well , yeah . that 's because i 've gone to great lengths to reclaim my life , sage . sage : why do you want to reclaim a life when you 're afraid that your own brother might recognize you ? ! adam : i 'm not afraid of anything ! sage : he 's your brother ! does n't he love you or at least like you ? ! adam : if you only knew . sage : if i only knew ? there are apparently a lot of things i do n't know . why do n't you fill me in ? adam : because my past is of no consequence . sage : but your brother 's life is , right ? do n't you even care if he 's all right ? do n't you even think that there might be a complication from the injury ? what ? ! adam : let it go . sage : no . there is obviously bad blood here . what the hell did he do to you ? adam : you want to know what he did that was so bad ? you want to know what my perfect brother did ? he did everything right -- that 's what he did . he could do no wrong . he was the guy that my father wanted to join the family business . he begged him to come back , even though he had no talent for it , clearly did n't have the stomach for it ! who cares ? ! sage : well , what part of that do n't you like -- the fact that your dad wanted him to have it or that he did n't want to have any part of it ? ! adam : no , i think it 's great , sage ! i think it 's wonderful , and i wish them both just the best of luck , you know ? sage : look , if you want me to keep your secrets here , you 've got to start filling me -- adam : your questions about my relationship with my brother are insignificant . sage : how do you figure that ? adam : and they 're counterproductive . sage : all right . how do you figure that ? ! adam : your job -- sage : no , my job is to run the house here ! you are not my employer ! you do not tell me what my responsibilities are ! adam : i expect you to do exactly what you 've agreed to do and what you 've chosen to do , which is tell me everything there is to know about being gabriel bingham . phyllis : i hate this feeling . you know , i close my eyes for what i thought was a few hours , and then i woke up a year later in this extremely strange land . jack : hey , some things have n't changed . phyllis : everything has changed , jack . even the people i trusted and counted on were n't honest with me . jack : remember , the doctors recommended that we -- phyllis : i 'm not blaming you for the things you 've withheld or being sensitive about how my comeback is affecting other people you care about . jack : other people ? phyllis : like billy . jack : oh . phyllis : you 're standing up for your brother , and that 's one of the many , many things i love about you . jack : well , good . then you understand . phyllis : oh , yes , i do understand , but i need you to understand that i am well enough and strong enough to start seizing control of my life . that is what i 'm doing here , and if it makes people uncomfortable -- jack : you 've never let that get in your way in the past . what if i were to suggest a way , though , that you could re - enter the workforce in a way that would be beneficial to everyone involved ? billy : hey ! cigars all around . jack : hey , hey , hey , hey ! there 's the proud papa ! congratulations ! phyllis : congratulations , billy . you and victoria must be so excited . billy : oh , we are . phyllis : how 's victoria ? jack : how 's the baby ? i saw pictures . she is gorgeous . billy : yeah . yeah . she is . mother and child are doing great . jack : what are you doing here ? you do n't have to be at work . billy : well , i know , but the baby was with victoria , and i thought i 'd put in a few hours . phyllis : thank you . well , you know what ? you are gon na have a lot of time to spend with your precious bundle . i 'm taking my job back . billy : [ chuckles nervously ) how are you ? chelsea : good ! how are you ? chelsea : hey ! kevin : hey ! how are you ? chelsea : good ! how are you ? kevin : good . chelsea : hi . kevin : hey . well , i hope you have gps on this stroller . chelsea : why 's that ? kevin : well , according to the sign , there are miles and miles of christmas trees . chelsea : aww . that 's just hype . you look happy . kevin : yeah . yeah . i was , um -- i was laughing this morning and thinking , `` wow , it 's been a while . `` chelsea : yeah . the holidays can be hard . kevin : missing people -- blah . i do n't have to tell you about that . chelsea : well , all we can do is move forward , right ? kevin : yeah . and you are the perfect example of exactly how to do that . so , is billy gon na come and meet you and cut a tree -- do all that ? chelsea : uh , oh . i - i guess you have n't heard . victoria 's baby turned out to be billy 's . she had a little girl . kevin : oh , wow ! chelsea : yeah -- katherine rose . kevin : [ chuckles ] delia 's favorite flower . wow . billy must be -- chelsea : yeah , he 's -- he 's over the moon . he 's handing out candy cigars . [ chuckles ] kevin : what a difference a year makes -- right ? -- for some of us . chelsea : i 'm happy for billy . and we 're fine . we really are . billy : and when did you decide this , jack ? jack : i did n't . phyllis : there was nothing to decide . jack : you know what ? we can all sit down and -- phyllis : r & d was my department , and it 's not as if i decided to leave . jack : no , everyone understands this was beyond your control . phyllis : and i am taking back what was taken from me . billy : i 'm sorry -- taken from you ? jack : that is not the situation . billy did that as a favor to me . phyllis : and that was very generous of you , so consider your favor fulfilled . i am thanking you . billy : wait a minute . jack : you know what ? this is a very complicated situation . all of us need to sit down and work through -- phyllis : it 's pretty straightforward . what exactly did you expect , billy ? billy : phyllis , i know that you 've been trying to put your life back together , but you 're not the only one . it 's not like i 've been sitting around here collecting a paycheck . jack : what this job meant to billy -- his dedication to it -- has been a major asset for jabot . billy : and this is my family 's company . phyllis : which is why you were tapped to fill in . billy : i was offered the job because i 'm good at it . phyllis : yes , you are very good at it , and we 're gon na find you something else . billy : i have been developing this department . phyllis : which will give me a lot to work with , and i appreciate it very much . jack : [ whistles ] noah : i understand that you 're upset with mom and you 're hurt . nick : and i have good reason to be . noah : but have n't you always told me that , no matter what , you would work with mom to do what 's best for faith ? nick : this is what 's best . noah : but taking her away from her mother , dad -- for what , payback ? nick : this is n't about getting back at sharon . this is about faith and doing what is best for her . noah : do you really believe that ? nick : yeah , i do . noah : i get that mom lied . i do . i get it . nick : son , it 's not just about sharon lying . it is the number of people she hurt in the process and how long those lies dragged on . noah : she was sick , dad , and she warned you . how many times did she warn you that she was afraid of hurting you ? nick : she was right . noah : but you were the one that said that that did n't matter , that you wanted to be with her no matter what , that you loved her that much . nick : and that is why this is so hard -- because i believed sharon . but now i do n't know . i mean , how much of it was the sickness and how much of it was just perpetuating these lies that cost me my daughter ? noah : what if it was all the sickness ? nick : well , then she was unwilling or unable to get the help that she needed . noah : like a person having a seizure or a stroke ? nick : she did n't stay on her meds . what is to keep her from doing that again while faith is in the house ? noah : mom 's prepared now . so are we . nick : look , noah , there comes a time in your life when you have to do what is best for you and your family , and i need to protect my family , and that 's what i 'm doing . i 'm protecting faith from her mother . sharon : your daddy 's not trying to punish me . you know , we may disagree or get angry with each other -- sometimes grown - ups do that -- but we 're still a family , and we -- mariah : yup ! that means you 're stuck with us , squirt . come here . did you forget that it was you and i this afternoon , huh ? do you know what we 're gon na be doing ? dress - up ! we 're gon na be rocking the steampunk look in honor of the holidays , so i want you to run upstairs and i want you to get all the leather and belts and buckles and scarves that you can find , okay ? faith : okay . mariah : scram . sharon : thank you for that . i 'm so glad faith has you . mariah : well , i 'm here now . you can head off to your jabot gig . sharon : um , actually , i wo n't need you to babysit . i was just about to call them and cancel . mariah : why ? sharon : i do n't think i can deal with it . mariah : oh , i see . so , you want nick to get full custody of faith ? jack : yelling is n't going to get us anywhere . i believe we can come up with a mutually agreeable solution . billy : look , phyllis , i did n't mean to go off on you . this job -- jack asked me to step up when i had something i had to prove . phyllis : to victoria , after you slept with kelly ? jack : [ sighs ] billy : it 's even more important that i keep working now that i know that the baby is mine , to show that i meant all those promises that i made -- that i can be the father that johnny and little katie deserve . jack : your ability to be a great father was never in question . phyllis : just how faithful you could be to the woman you love . jack : [ sighs ] billy : yeah . you know what ? that , too , all right ? so , jack , i 'm willing to step aside . whatever . jack : okay . that 's a possible solution . phyllis can head up r & d , and you can head up the fashion division . billy : fashion ? have you -- have you run that by neil ? jack : actually , neil brought it to me . he thinks we should hire a replacement that 's more on a permanent basis until he can come back , and i said i would do it for the sake of the company . billy : okay , but what happens if neil gets better ? jack : we 'll rethink things . phyllis : neil is a valuable asset . jack : yes , and he will work with the new head of fashion . i did not agree with him that you were the best option , though . i actually had someone else in mind -- someone with style , taste , and flair and tons of energy . but if you 'd rather sit behind a desk -- phyllis : jack ... do you really think it is that easy to manage me ? mariah : no . i get it . gc buzz broke the story about how you were there the night that phyllis took her tumble down the stairs . sharon : that story was lacking facts . mariah : but it was full of nasty innuendos . and when you show up at work today , people are gon na stare . people are gon na be talking behind your back , especially those airheaded models -- no offense to nick 's daughter . well , actually , summer is pretty offensive . you know , she thinks that you do n't deserve to raise her little sister , and right now , you are proving her and nick right . sharon : that 's not true . mariah : you would let your daughter be taken away from you , cut out from your life , because you do n't want to get your feelings hurt , because you 'd rather hole up and lick your wounds ? sharon : that 's not what i 'm doing . mariah : you fought for me when i did n't even want you to . you bailed me out , offered me help , when i told you that i hated your guts , and no matter how much nasty stuff i threw your way , you took it , sharon . you would n't let me chase you away . and if nothing else , i have to respect you for that , and now ... that little girl up there -- she worships you . she does n't need you to be perfect . she needs you to show up . she needs you to be her mom . noah : dad , do you really think that you need to protect faith from mom ? nick : i defended sharon to your grandfather and everyone else . i kept telling everyone that they were wrong about her . but i was the one who was wrong the whole time . noah : dad , please do n't do this . i 've seen how mom is suffering . nick : you saw her today ? noah : mariah and i had thanksgiving with her . look , i was hoping that you 'd go out in the woods , be by yourself , and that maybe you 'd gain some perspective . nick : [ chuckles ] i had several perspectives from the various women in my life . the night of the accident , i had this strange dream . it was like this crazy movie playing out in my head -- all the different relationships i 've ever had , how they 'd gone wrong . what became clear was the part i played . noah : what do you mean ? nick : with your mother , all the signs were there . i just did n't want to see them . i had all these expectations . they all fell apart , but it was clear . i mean , it was my fault , too . noah : then you walked in to a bear trap . how did that woman get you out ? nick : you know ... i think there was this guy there , too . i ca n't be sure about the guy , but i know the woman was there . noah : angel of mercy ? nick : yeah . she took off before i had a chance to get her name . i need to find her . i want to thank her . noah : why do n't you get some sleep first , all right ? and think . you have more important things to worry about . nick : okay . thanks , dude . noah : yeah . see you , dad . nick : see you . sage : hey . adam : hey . sage : constance was asking for you . she 's having a bad day . adam : all right . well , you know , you 're gon na have to come up with some excuse why i 'm unavailable today . i 'm not doing that . sage : where are you going ? adam : my brother , the do - gooder -- he 's gon na call the cops . sage : so what ? about some idiot who set a bear trap ? that 's nothing to do with us . adam : no . they 're gon na come here , sage . they 're gon na start asking questions . they 're gon na nose around . they 're gon na get suspicious . sage : are you afraid of a couple questions ? adam : it 's an unnecessary risk , you know ? you never know what they 're gon na intuit , what questions they 're gon na ask . the dog could turn me in . it 's just a risk we do n't need to take . sage : so , you 're just gon na go ? adam : it 's time . mariah : hey ! lookin ' good ! sharon : thanks for what you said earlier . noah : wow ! nicely done , mom ! sharon : thank you . noah : i just wanted to let you know that dad 's back . mariah : would it have broken his arm to call her himself ? noah : right . well , he was in the hospital . sharon : what ? ! is he -- noah : oh , yeah -- treated and released . his leg got snagged by a bear trap . sharon : oh , my god ! mariah : [ laughing ] who does that ? noah : right . well , uh , he had a pretty rough night , but he 's gon na be fine . sharon : are you sure ? noah : yeah . i just wanted to let you know why he was n't in touch . i was hoping that some time away would give him some perspective . sharon : do you think he might reconsider this custody fight ? noah : i 'm hoping that it does n't come to that . sharon : what did he say exactly ? mariah : hey , what time do you have to be at jabot ? sharon : um ... oh , i should get going . mariah : you 're gon na kill it . sharon : i hope so ! mariah : [ chuckles ] noah : good luck . sharon : bye ! mariah : bye . good luck ! i walked in on her explaining to faith why her dad was being such a jerk . noah : i tried to get through to my dad , but he thinks that faith being with him is for the best . mariah : that 's what 's best -- taking her away from her mom ? noah : i feel the same way that you do about it , mariah . how is some nasty custody battle gon na help faith ? mariah : we 're gon na have to help our sister get through this . noah : yeah , we are . jack : billy , could you give us a moment ? jack : yeah , glad to . i 've got more cigars to pass out . jack : i was n't managing you . phyllis : you want me in fashion because of my energy and style ? jack : and that 's a bad thing because ... ? phyllis : because you did n't propose it to me as an option . you tried to manipulate me with it . how is that honest ? jack : the truth is i could n't say certain things in front of billy . phyllis : like what ? jack : as proud as i am of the job he did replacing you in r & d , if i make him head of fashion , i have to consider the possibility that he and chelsea are n't going to make it . and chelsea design for jabot is a potential big moneymaker for the company . phyllis : a messy breakup would be bad for business . jack : exactly ! it 's a sound business decision , not because i think you are right for the job but because of intangibles . phyllis : but ... i just ... wanted ... jack : what is it , baby ? look , you know what ? if you want to go back to r & d -- phyllis : it 's not the job . i just -- i wanted one thing to be the way it was . jack : you have me . phyllis : why me for fashion ? jack : losing neil was a big personal loss for me , and i need you there -- the way you work with people . phyllis : and ? jack : and i love you . and i want your work to be exciting and fun , inspirational . this is a high - profile position . it 's frankly a lot more powerful than r & d. do you want to stand in the background ? you could be front and center , calling the shots , setting the style . phyllis : you know me . my god , you know me . honey , if you thought i was a bitch about this ... you have n't seen anything yet . say hello to your new head of fashion . chelsea : billy and i have been completely honest with each other . kevin : good . chelsea : i know what a big deal it was for victoria to get pregnant . i mean , i - i understand that it certainly brought up emotional minefields for the both of them , but think about it -- billy and chloe were able to raise a child together while he was with victoria . i mean , they were able to successfully co - parent . kevin : that 's true . chelsea : so , it 'll be the same thing . he 'll co - parent with victoria . they will , you know , raise their child together , but billy will be with me . [ sighs ] okay . well , i got to run . merry christmas , kevin . kevin : merry christmas . [ sighs ] except the difference is billy and victoria still love each other . chelsea : [ sighs ] sage : you ca n't just walk out like this . adam : well , we both knew this day would come . sage : with no warning ? we need more time . adam : i 've already given up enough time . my brother made me realize that . i need to see my family . sage : you 're not ready ! adam : you taught me everything i need to get by as gabriel bingham . sage : what about constance ? are you just gon na abandon her ? adam : [ sighs ] i 'm not aband -- just , you know , tell that old bat that her grandson wanted to leave -- okay ? -- that he needed to rejoin the 21st century . i 'm sure she 'll understand . sage : hey , we had a deal , adam newman . jack : i can not wait to hear about your great ideas . phyllis : well , good . jack : i wish i could stay . phyllis : oh , well , you know what ? you get to that meeting while i work on my comeback . jack : you do that . phyllis : okay . bye . phyllis : sharon . what are you doing here ? sharon : i work here . i was brought on as representative and liaison to the models , and there 's a shoot today . phyllis : oh . okay . well , then , you can turn right around and walk back out that door . you 're fired . mariah : we 'll use my leather vest , okay ? ! [ knock on door ] mariah : hi . kevin : christmas magic -0- i thought you could use some ... even if you have to squint a little bit to see it . mariah : [ laughing ] oh , my gosh ! kevin : yeah . mariah : [ laughs ] chelsea : this is going to be a very merry christmas . do you know that ? huh ? huh ? should we go get some decorations upstairs ? [ thumping ] chelsea : oh . huh . who 's that at the door , huh ? who is that ? billy : i got done passing out cigars , and i wanted to get something for you . chelsea : oh , billy ... billy : it 's our first christmas together . it 's a big deal , and -- [ chuckles ] nice tree . chelsea : thanks . [ chuckles ] oopsies . [ chuckles ] billy : you do n't like this one ? sage : i only went along with this plan because i did n't think constance could survive losing her grandson . gabriel means everything in the world to her . adam : i am not gabriel bingham , okay ? i never was gabriel bingham , and i never will be gabriel bingham . and i never agreed to stay in this musty old house and take care of a sick old lady for the rest of my life . sage : if not for that sick old lady , i would have turned your charred face in to the police a long time ago ! adam : so , that 's it , huh ? sage : that 's right . adam : i leave and you turn me in ? sage : what other choice do i have ? ! adam : well , what choice do i have , huh ? i leave and you turn me in , and i stay here , and , because of your sloppiness , the cops are probably on their way anyway . sage : my sloppiness ? ! that is not true ! [ doorbell rings ] nick : [ sighs ] [ next_on ] sage : if you abandon that sweet woman , i 'm gon na go right to the police and tell them that adam newman is alive and well . ashley : what 's going on ? stitch : brace yourselves , 'cause i have some major news . dylan : no more texts , no more phone calls , no more surprise visits or things are gon na get a lot less civil . | chelsea comes downstairs with connor and finds billy hiding something behind his back . chelsea wonders as to what he is up to . billy brings them out and sees that they are cigars that he was going to give out at the office , billy lets chelsea know that he had n't been being fair to her . phyllis tells jack that she wants her old job back but jack tells her that she can not expect him to go back on every commitment that he had made while she had been gone . phyllis asks him what other commitments he had made . jack is hesitant to answer her . sharon comes downstairs and finds faith sitting on the sofa . sharon asks her does she want to go outside and play but faith refuses . faith asks sharon as to why nick is so mad at her . noah brings nick home to the cottage . nick explains to noah about the bear trap and he had gotten caught in it . nick also tells noah about the angel of mercy that had rescued him . at the mansion , sage wants to call the hospital to check on nick but adam stops her . adam grabs hold of sage 's arm and tells her that he will not let her ruin his plans . at the underground , kevin advises mariah not to do it but mariah is confused as to what kevin does n't want her to do . kevin tells her not to get into it with summer . mariah insists that she does n't want sharon talked about because she is a good mother . kevin tells mariah that nick is also a good father . sharon lets faith know that nick has good reason to be mad at her . sharon also lets faith know that she had made some mistakes . sharon asks faith does she remember when she had stolen her sisters diary and when she had tried to apologize for it things did n't turn out like she had planned . kevin tells mariah what his life was like at christmastime with his father . sharon and faith hug . noah and nick discuss the woman that had saved nick and where she is now . nick looks at the papers that he had gotten from sharon 's lawyer stating that she was fighting for custody of faith . sage orders adam to let go of her . sage tells adam that she needs to call the hospital and check on nick but again adam refuses . adam assures sage that victor will fly in dozens of doctors to tend to nick . sage senses fear in adam and wonders as to what he is so afraid of . billy explains to chelsea that he wanted to sneak out of the house with the cigars to keep her from being mad at him . billy lets chelsea know about the remarks that abby had made about him and victoria getting back together . chelsea tells billy that she is truly happy for him as she gets his coat and pushes him out of the door with a kiss . sage accuses adam of being spooked concerning nick . sage inquires of adam as to what nick had done to him . phyllis and jack still argue over her wanting her old job back . billy comes in to join them with cigars all around . phyllis tells billy that he will have more time to spend with katherine since she will be taking back her job . an argument erupts between billy and phyllis . |
victor : well , well , well , well , well . let 's see what we 've got here . reed : [ chuckles ] victoria : it reminds me of christmases from my childhood . reed : looks like a department store . victor : oh , like a very exclusive department store . is n't that beautiful ? look at that . sharon : what do you think ? scott : oh . very retro . i dig it . faith : it 's time to go ! grandpa 's party 's starting ! sharon : oh , um , after i drop faith off at her grandpa 's , there 's something i want to talk to you about . faith : mom . scott : actually , i want to ask you something , too . sharon : oh . okay . faith : let 's go ! scott : bye - bye . sharon : bye . mwah . scott : bye ! faith : bye , scott ! come on ! scott : bye ! have a good time ! sharon : [ laughing ] okay , i 'm coming ! lily : thank you . you 're taking such good care of me . charlie : well , you earned it . lily : [ chuckles ] mattie : hey . lily : hey . mattie : what happened ? lily : um -- oh ! nothing . i donated blood . mattie : oh , is there a blood drive ? lily : uh , no , just something i wanted to do . [ cellphone rings ] cane ? hey . is everything okay ? cane : no . not quite . um ... listen , sam 's still scheduled for surgery in a few hours . lily : what is it ? cane : i need your help . nikki : [ gasps ] abby , i 'm so sorry . i did n't mean to intrude . you just seemed ... preoccupied . abby : well , i assume victoria told you about my job drama at newman . nikki : yeah . she said that your father insisted that she rehire you . i hope that went all right . abby : well , one issue needs to be resolved before i return . nikki : you 're giving your father an ultimatum ? abby : a request . nikki : victor newman , who demands unconditional devotion from his family and employees ? abby : well , i did that , and i got walked all over , so he either negotiates , or i 'm not going back . i mean it this time . nikki : as long as you seriously consider everything that you would be giving up . good luck , honey . abby : thanks . [ sighs ] nick : yeah ? what do you think ? noah : wow . yeah , it 's a little strong . nick : too strong ? noah : um ... nick : well , you know , i 'm working with a new recipe . some habits never die . noah : yeah , so , what 's up with the tree ? nick : what do you mean ? noah : the decorations , you know , one side gives you some kind of warm and fuzzy feeling , and ... nick : right , and the other ? noah : doesn't . nick : it does n't , does it ? noah : [ laughing ] no ! look at it . nick : i know . listen , it 's a losing battle . tessa : you do n't think it 's too ... chelsea : you look stunning . noah is gon na be speechless . tessa : okay . chelsea : if you can peel him off the dance floor , that is . tessa : yeah . chelsea : [ laughing ] what is happening ? tessa : [ laughs ] chelsea : hello ! tessa : hi . nick : hey ! noah : oh , my god . wow . you look amazing . tessa : thanks . nick : you are ... wow ! look at this . chelsea : thank you . nick : you want to dance ? chelsea : well , if you want to show me those moves you were doing earlier , because those were pretty impressive . nick : well , you just need to use these sexy hips right here . chelsea : oh , okay . noah : yeah , it helps if you have a little eggnog in you , too . nick : yeah , hey ! hey , hey , hey ! come on ! come on ! no wallflowers in here ! chelsea : no ! you got to spin ! noah : challenge accepted . chelsea : oh , i never knew you had such fancy moves . tessa : there we go ! [ laughs ] nick : oh , faked you out on that one . victoria : this was a great idea , having a nice quiet family gathering . victor : well , i thought this would be a good chance to get the family together and remember what 's important . devon . devon : mr. newman . victor : how are you , my man ? devon : good , how are you ? victor : did you bring neil along ? devon : uh , no , actually . neil wo n't be joining us . he got called out of town last - minute , so i 'm gon na be filling in . victor : oh ! sorry to hear that . victoria : i see you and your date brought some luggage . devon : tazha is actually our photographer . she works for the company . victor : welcome , tazha . victoria : uh , so our family tree lighting is now ... ? devon : and it still is that . your dad just thought that this event would be a , uh -- how did you phrase it ? -- a golden opportunity . victor : you bet . i thought this might be a chance to counter some of the bad press we 've been receiving lately . we 'll take some candid photos , okay ? reed : well , let the family healing begin . victor : exactly . additional sponsorship provided by ... abby : oh , wow . okay . victor : do n't you look beautiful ? abby : thank you . uh , what 's with the photographer ? victor : well , just a little damage control , considering the hits the company has been taking . abby : oh , my god , i just got here and you 're already dredging up my mistakes ? victor : sweetheart , i said no such thing . they 're here in order to take some nice family pictures and to counter the bad image that the press has been disseminating lately , all right ? that 's all . i thought you would be happy to repair that damage . abby : as long as we 're clear that i 'm not gon na take the blame for what happened . victor : who is blaming you ? no one is blaming you . that 's why victoria was gracious enough to ask you to come back to newman . abby : yeah , about that ... look , if you want me back at the company -- victor : one second , sweetheart , hold that thought . abby : there has to -- victor : there she is . look ! there she is . hi , sweetheart . faith : hi ! victor : oh , my goodness . so happy you 're here . faith : thanks for inviting me . victor : yes , you bet . devon : hey , faith , if you would n't mind , can we get a couple pictures of you and your grandpa ? then i promise i 'll get out of your hair . just a few . over here . faith : okay . victor : over there . right by the fireplace . devon : i appreciate it . victor : there we go . come here . there we go . sharon : faith , do n't you want to give your grandfather his gift ? faith : oh ! yeah . victor : ooh ! faith : well , this is n't your real christmas present . it 's just a party present from mom and me . victor : well ... oh , my . really ? you made that ? faith : mm - hmm , we made it ourselves . victor : that 's beautiful ! let 's put it on the tree ! faith : okay . reed : where do you want it , faith ? faith : oh , i do n't really know . it does n't go with the other decorations . victor : of course it does . it 's from you . i love it . reed : right , grandpa . victor : reed will help you put on the tree , okay ? reed : here , help me hang it up around this side . victor : sharon , are n't you staying ? sharon : oh , well , i would , but scott is waiting for me . victor : oh , well , then call him , tell him to come over . i mean , he 's a newman employee , almost part of the family . nick : does this one go on there ? tessa : you are still staring . noah : i 'm sorry , i ca n't help it . you look stunning . i mean , seriously . wow . tessa : well , we were going for festive ... noah : oh , well , it is definitely that . [ chuckles ] chelsea : yeah , devon and i have been working with her to conceptualize a new image . tessa : and it 's a whole lot better than a sparkly leotard . [ laughter ] noah : well , you 're gon na knock 'em dead at my grandfather 's party . tessa : ooh , um , do we have to go to that ? noah : [ inhales sharply ] yeah , we kinda do ... tessa : well , can we just skip the ranch for once and stay here , where it 's more mellow ? nick : you have impeccable taste , and you can stay as long as you want , tessa . chelsea : you can help finish decorating the tree . nick : it 's gon na be way more fun over here , right , so ... ? noah : i ... nick : have at it . [ laughs ] chelsea : so , i 'm thinking -- should we come up with some sort of , like , a plan , you know , like a design aesthetic ? nick : no , we already agreed . a little of me , a little of you . chelsea : no , totally , but , um , is it supposed to be such like , a -- like a mismatched thing ? [ chuckles ] nick : i 'm rebelling against all the christmas trees of my youth . i 'm looking for , like , a , you know , a freeform , kind of a unique one - of - a - king thing . that 's gon na be the beauty in all of it . chelsea : okay , i 'm not so sure about beauty , but it is interesting . i will give you that . nick : oh . okay . good . chelsea : so , i 'm thinking -- maybe we should apply the same philosophy to our plans tonight . nick : what do you mean ? chelsea : you know , like , do both , you know ? decorate here , but then ... head over to the ranch . noah : yeah , see , that 's great . i 'm -- i 'm just gon na feel bad if i do n't at least make an appearance , okay ? especially since grandpa did hook me up with the top of the tower job . chelsea : right . nick : yeah , dad just loves it when everybody comes and kisses the ring . noah : dad , it 's just a tree - lighting thing , come on . nick : well , you can go , but i 'm staying here . noah : why ? nick : well , for starters , i was n't invited . noah : so what ? you can find yourself a quiet little corner while christian and connor spend some time with their grandfather , you know ? chelsea : yeah . he 's right . i mean , we could go . it 's not a big deal . nick : yeah , well , christian 's not going , neither am i , and you 're under no obligation to take connor . chelsea : i -- i just think that maybe we should consider it , you know ? it 's the holidays , it 'll appease victor , so ... nick : why ? what 's he gon na do , you know ? i mean , seriously , if we do n't go , what is he gon na do ? he ca n't possibly take anything else away from me . right ? baby 's condition earlier , then why did n't you say anything ? did you know ? charlie : not until i got here , but , you know , i 'm glad mom was here to help , are n't you ? mattie : well , did it help ? lily : in a way , although your dad told me that the hospital wants to bank more blood for the surgery . charlie : why ? lily : just a precaution . they might not even need it . charlie : well , is sam okay ? mattie : how is mom supposed to know that ? charlie : she knows more than we do . mattie : well , the doctors do n't even know for sure . think about it -- first they asked dad to donate blood , then mom . mom 's the only one who 's been a match to him , and she 's not even related to that baby . charlie : his name is sam . mattie : whatever . charlie : have some sensitivity . mattie : dad sure didn't . lily : mattie ... mattie : did he even consider how much this would hurt you , walking into a hospital , letting them stick you with needles to help a baby that wrecked your marriage ? lily : sam did not wreck my marriage . what happened between your father and i is not that baby 's fault . charlie : yeah , he 's helpless and innocent . mattie : well , you know what i mean . the fact that dad even had the audacity to ask , it 's not right . lily : listen , they needed a blood donor , and so i volunteered . i would do that for a stranger . what happened between your dad and i does n't matter . sam is in trouble , and i want to help him any way that i can . charlie : i 'll go with you . mattie : why ? charlie : 'cause he 's our little brother . lily : i know your dad would appreciate that , thank you . charlie : are you coming ? lily : okay , well , if we get home late , there 's leftovers in the fridge , all right ? mattie : i 'll probably just get something here . lily : do you have any money ? mattie : yes , mom . i have money . i 'm not 12 . lily : okay . i love you . mattie : oh , uh , and if you see dad , let him know that , you know , i 'm thinking about him . let me know how it goes . lily : i will . bye . chelsea : see ? look at these . then you can put this truck on . tessa : what are you doing ? noah : this . tessa : [ giggles ] noah : i 'm sorry , i just could n't wait any longer . tessa : you really like this new look , huh ? noah : like it ? it 's kind of driving me crazy . tessa : mm . noah : you know , you 're lucky that i 'm a secure guy and not one of those jealous types . tessa : whoa , where did that come from ? noah : it 's just that , uh , you know , you 're gon na be on the road soon , playing all these venues , dressed like this . every guy in the place is gon na be fanning all over you . tessa : well , they do n't know what i look like when i wake up . noah : that 's true . [ laughs ] tessa : or , uh , the train wreck that i really am . noah : what are you talking about ? where did that come from ? tessa : i do n't know , i 'm ... going to christmas parties and changing my look and my sister is ... running for her life , wanted by the cops for murder , and i just -- i ca n't help but feel a little guilty about that . noah : listen to me . you ca n't blame yourself for what crystal did , all right ? she was just trying to protect herself and abby and scott from zack . all right ? [ doorbell rings ] nikki : hi ! nick : hey ! how 'd you know ? i was just about to text you and harass you to get over here . nikki : [ laughs ] oh , wow ! it looks like everybody 's having a wonderful time . nick : best tree - decorating party in town . chelsea : yeah . so , how do you like it ? nikki : well , it is ... unique . nick : that is exactly what we were going for ! chelsea : mm - hmm . noah : hi , grandma . nikki : hi , sweetheart . oh , my goodness , tessa . you look amazing . tessa : chelsea did it . nikki : well , you wear it well . nick : can i get you anything to eat or drink , mom ? nikki : oh , no , you know what ? i can go do it . tessa , why do n't come with me and we 'll catch up while i make some tea . [ cellphone chimes ] tessa : sorry , just one second . nikki : something important ? tessa : it 's just devon . his company is doing a pr thing , and he wants me to make an appearance . nick : when and where ? noah : the ranch . i just got another text from victoria . i guess the tree- lighting is turning into a pr thing , so we should probably go , at least for a little bit . i 'm sorry . chelsea : yeah , i mean , of course you should . tessa can have an opportunity to show off her new look . noah : i 'm sorry we did n't get to hang out with you , grandma . nikki : oh , well ... tessa : well , this was fun . nick : hey , if it gets too , uh , you know , too much drama at the ranch , you can always come back to party central . nikki : do you really have to go this second ? because you and i really need to talk about -- noah : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry , grandma . really . tessa : um , well , i had a great time . bye , everybody . chelsea : bye . noah : bye , you guys . we 'll be back . nikki : all right . tessa : thanks . abby : [ sighs ] [ cellphone vibrates ] victoria : hey ! where you going , honey ? reed : um , i spilled something on my sweater . victoria : oh , well , put some club soda on it . reed : right . victoria : [ laughs ] sharon : victoria . i have n't seen you since your promotion at newman . congratulations . victoria : thank you . sharon : now lay off my boyfriend . charlie : hey , dad . cane : hey . charlie : mom told me what was going on . cane : did you go to the lab ? they 're expecting you . lily : yeah , we just came from there . i 'm sorry , they would n't let me give blood again . they said it was too soon . cane : that 's okay . all right , they 'll just have to use the blood i donated . i mean , it wo n't be as beneficial as yours , but , hey , it 's the best we can do . charlie : well , maybe not . i might have the same protein thing in my blood as mom . cane : are you sure you want to be tested ? charlie : yes . it 's my little brother we 're talking about . cane : come here . you want me to come with you ? charlie : no , you should stay here just in case sam needs you . cane : okay . lily : okay , go back to where we were and start on the paperwork , and i 'll be right behind you . charlie : okay . lily : uh , mattie wanted me to let you know that she 's thinking of you . cane : does n't mean she 's gon na drop by , right ? lily : i just do n't think that she 's ready to accept all of this . cane : do you think she ever will be ? reed : hi . mattie : hi ! how did you get out of that thing at your grandfather 's ? reed : i didn't . my mom thinks i 'm in the kitchen getting a stain out of my sweater . mattie : oh , you ca n't stay long , then . reed : no , but i wanted to see you and give you this . mattie : [ chuckles ] reed : in honor of our first christmas together ? mattie : you bought this for me ? that 's so sweet . reed : well , it 's not so sweet . i , um ... i actually took that off my grandfather 's tree . what ? it was just sitting there , lost and unappreciated . mattie : [ laughs ] reed : i hoped it would get that response . mattie : well , i promise you , i will definitely appreciate it , and you . nikki : kids . i brought some ornaments for connor and christian . you want to put them on the tree ? nick : should we put them on ? nikki : let 's see ! they 're pretty . [ cellphone rings ] chelsea : excuse me for just one second . i 'll be back . nick : yep . chelsea : hello , victor . victor : i wondered when you and connor would arrive . chelsea : i 'll bring connor by for a visit tomorrow , okay ? victor : that 's unacceptable . chelsea : nick and i , we had already made plans . i 'm hosting something here at my home . i ca n't just leave . victor : why in the world would nicholas prevent adam 's children from attending this beautiful event ? chelsea : you know what 's reassuring , victor ? knowing that you will always do what is best for your grandchildren . victor : what is good for connor is to come here . chelsea : connor is already missing out because his father is not here for these very special moments , and i 'm really glad that christian does n't have to suffer in the same way . you should be glad , too . merry christmas , victor . nikki : [ sighs ] victor , huh ? chelsea : how 'd you guess ? he 's been hounding me to take connor over to the ranch for the tree lighting , and i -- i do n't want to leave nick , and i think it 's really unfair for victor to put me that position and make me choose . nikki : you know what , i think i have the perfect solution . victoria : sharon , i really do n't understand your attitude . i gave scott a bonus . sharon : after you fired him and shut down his digital magazine . you know , he nearly lost his life pursuing that story for hashtag . victoria : well , we re - evaluated our decision . i do n't know why you 're involving yourself in something that does n't concern you . i 'm sure scott can fight his own battles . hi . i 'm very pleased you could make it . scott : well , i was n't going to , but ... sharon : then victor made it clear how much he wanted scott to be here . scott : so she texted me , and , uh , thanks . sharon : mm - hmm . victoria : i 'm so glad it all worked out . scott : [ sighs ] abby : hey . i need your help . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . cane : you know , you do n't have to stick around . it could be hours before sam 's out of surgery . lily : hey . how 'd it go ? charlie : hey . i 'm not a match for sam . cane : [ sighs ] hey . it 's okay . charlie : we might have another shot at this . i left a message for mattie . since we 're not identical twins , she could have different blood . cane : but i do n't want to make mattie do anything she does n't want to do , so ... mattie : just show me where the lab is so i can make this happen . abby : hey , um , can you distract anyone who wants to talk to my father ? scott : like , run interference ? abby : yeah , so i can finish my conversation with him , make my demand . scott : will do . good luck . abby : thanks . scott : yeah . abby : dad . victor : yes ? abby : when we were talking before ... victor : mm - hmm . you were going to advise me on your condition for returning to newman enterprises , right ? abby : right . victor : okay , what is it ? abby : i report directly to you , not victoria . victor : sweetheart , there 's a chain of command that will not be circumvented . that causes confusion . so you report to victoria . abby : only if i can appeal any decisions to you . victor : okay . that better ? okay . devon : hey , how about we get a couple of shots of just the two of you guys , huh ? sharon : oh , i do n't know . devon : bad lighting ? [ laughter ] scott : context . we 're not in the newman family , and this is a family event . it should be promoted as such . right ? devon : well , this is also about the newman enterprises family . and if you 're willing to get in front of a camera on national tv , i think you can handle a couple photos for your boss , right ? scott : point taken . devon : and hey , scott -- scott : yeah . devon : with neil out of town , i 'm in charge . so the next time you agree to do a sit - down interview for the media , you 're gon na need to run that by me first , okay ? scott : look , i get that your company may represent newman ... sharon : hey , guys . it 's a party . devon : hey , guys . how you doing ? i did n't know if you were gon na show . tessa : we had another commitment . devon : that 's all right . you 're here now and you look beautiful , so , um , how about we get you guys and take some pictures , yeah ? everyone , how about we gather around here and get a couple shots ? victor : noah . devon : let 's get in tight . victor : there we go . devon : perfect . victor : noah , can i talk to you a moment ? noah : sure . devon : perfect . victor : did you know that tessa stole your grandmother 's gun and gave it to her sister ? noah : [ laughing ] what ? no way . come on . who told you that ? victor : tessa told nikki . noah : how did she even know where the gun was ? i mean -- victor : she claims that she was given the combination to nikki 's safe inadvertently while she was working for nikki . noah : well , there 's got to be some kind of explanation . that 's -- victor : there is no explanation , son . that gun was used to kill zack stinnett . noah : which implicates grandma . victor : which implicates all of us , and newman enterprises and the newman family . you 've got to cut this girl loose . noah : cut her loose ? come on . i think we 're jumping to conclusions here , i -- victor : everything i have told you has been verified . noah : even if it was , it 's obvious that she was just trying to protect her sister because the police could n't , the same way that you would do anything to protect your family . victor : think about it for a moment . that girl was willing to take advantage of our hospitality , of your grandmother 's hospitality . that 's despicable , son . noah : it sounds to me like she was desperate . not so different from you when you were young and alone and you had to fend for yourself , right ? victor : okay , let me tell you something . you better start questioning her motives . is she with you because you 're a newman , because of your money , your resources , or why ? noah : we 're not -- we 're not doing this . grandpa , we -- we love each other , we live together . victor : noah . do n't you understand ? that makes you vulnerable to women like that . come on , now . she 's taking gross advantage of it all . look what she has done . that 's unforgivable ! scott : did it work ? abby : i am back at newman . on my own terms - ish . [ laughs ] scott : good for you , i think . victoria messed with the wrong people , huh ? you and i made a good team . abby : yeah , we , uh ... mistletoe . [ laughs ] faith : you 're standing under it . that means ... scott : i see where you 're going with this , but there 's only one woman i kiss under the mistletoe . nikki : thank you . victor : what are you doing here ? nikki : well , chelsea could n't leave nicholas ' , and i knew it was important for you to have connor here . victor : well , thank you for bringing him by . that 's very nice . i will bring him back to chelsea 's after the party , all right ? and you can leave . nikki : really ? victor : this is for family members -- invited family members only . nikki : well , it looks to me like this family tree lighting event is for pr purposes , and you 're using it as a much - needed boost . victor : what 's your point ? nikki : you 're gon na need a lot of help . devon : nikki , you look lovely , as always . nikki : oh , thank you . devon : i hope that you 're staying because tonight 's gathering would n't be the same without the newman matriarch . nikki : oh . victor : thank you , devon . okay . for newman . nikki : i promise we will get faith home at a reasonable time . victor : all right . i 'm glad you were able to put in an appearance . victoria : yes , it 's important that we work together as a team . sharon : oh , yeah , you say that now . scott : uh , we -- we got to run . thank you very much . it was a great night . thank you . thank you . victor : thank you for coming . sharon : victor , thank you . scott : good night . nikki : good night . sharon : nikki . nikki : good night , sharon . victor : well , i am going to spend some time with connor now that he is here . excuse me . nikki : so , how you doing , sweetheart ? victoria : [ sighs ] nikki : with everything going on at the company , after zack and designdate , you really got thrown into the fire after taking on that position . victoria : well , that was easy in comparison to other things . nikki : oh , your father ? victoria : [ sighs ] he gave me full autonomy . he said he completely trusted my judgment , and then he went off on me when i accepted abby 's resignation , as if i forced her to quit , which i didn't . and then i ca n't make any major decision without looping him in . nikki : honey , you have worked with him before . you should n't be surprised . victoria : you know , for someone who 's cut ties with the man , you sure have been spending a lot of time at the ranch lately . nikki : i have my reasons . noah : why did n't you tell me ? why did i have to hear this from my grandfather ? tessa : victor told you about the gun . noah : i still do n't know what to think . tessa : nikki wanted to keep it quiet . noah : that gun is now part of the murder investigation . my family 's involved . tessa : i 'm sorry . noah : look , i get why you did it . why did n't you trust me ? why did n't you tell me ? why are you even with me ? tessa : what ? noah : my grandfather thinks it 's about money , access . i do n't believe that , but , you know , i 'd be a fool not to wonder . tessa : must be hard . the money . not knowing if that 's why people want to be close to you . and it makes me sad that you have to wonder with me , but i get it . i stole the gun to keep my sister alive . i knew someone would eventually see that it was missing , and i knew that they would figure out it was me who took it . noah : why did n't you just tell me ? tessa : so you could have deniability . so you would n't get hurt by my past -- mine or my sister 's . i did n't tell you because it 's hard for me to growing up the way i did . not knowing why people want to be close to me . noah : i have n't proven to you how much i care about you ? tessa : do you know how much i want to trust what i feel from you ? what i see in you ? but i understand , you know , if you do n't want to deal with all the crap that i 've been lugging around my whole life , or if it 's not worth it . noah : stop . victoria : where 's reed ? reed : um , grandpa sent me to get this . victor : thank you , reed . nikki : aww . victor : there we go . well , you know , this is a wonderful tradition that we started with our children . and then it was passed on to our grandchildren . and now , tonight , connor is gon na do the honor . you 're gon na put this star on that tree , okay ? i 'll lift you up . i missed your daddy adam too many years . and i will not let that happen to you . christian : baby . nick : baby . yeah . chelsea : hi . hi , buddy . nick : [ gasps ] what 's that ? christian : baby . nick : baby ? is that baby ? christian : bear . baby . nick : bear . chelsea : [ laughs ] nick : yeah . victor : well , now , is everyone ready ? noah : yes . abby : yes . faith : yeah ! victor : okay . here we go . [ cheering ] nikki : beautiful . charlie : your blood has the same protein as mom 's . that 's good . mattie : yeah , it does n't look like it made a difference , though . cane : all right , so sam made it through the heart surgery , but they still have to watch him , but for now , this is the best news we could have asked for . thank you . thank you with all my heart . mattie : you 're welcome . lily : we 're all hoping that he pulls through . chelsea : christian all tucked in ? nick : [ sighs ] little dude was tuckered out . chelsea : aww . nick : how are you doing ? chelsea : i 'm -- i 'm fine . nick : mm - hmm . you seemed , uh , a little stressed out tonight . what 's going on ? chelsea : um , no , i think it was just a bunch of stuff mixed together , you know , planning the party and then tessa 's fitting , wrangling the boys ... nick : mm , that 's a nice try . what 's really going on ? chelsea : your dad came to see me yesterday . nick : [ sighs ] what 'd he do ? chelsea : no , he did n't do anything awful , he just ... nick : so , semi - awful , then ? chelsea : he tried to guilt - trip me into going to the ranch tonight . nick : so that 's why you were pushing so hard for us to go . chelsea : well , it was n't about victor . nick : well , i 'm sorry . he had no right to do that , you know ? i mean , trying to come over here and control when and where you spend your time ... chelsea : stop , stop , stop . stop . i was n't feeling upset about the victor stuff . i was more feeling guilty about connor . he 's already lost his father , and i just felt like keeping him from his grandfather , it ... it just felt wrong . nick : well , i 'm not letting him off the hook , you know ? for trying to push his way in ... chelsea : you 're still not ... you 're not getting the point . nick : oh , i 'm not ? chelsea : mnh - mnh . nick : what is it ? chelsea : the point is , it all worked out . we got our party , victor got to see connor ... mm - hmm . and now ... sharon : wait ... okay , now ! scott : no way ! my very own christmas stocking ? sharon : i wanted to hang it over the fireplace -- our fireplace . um ... i 'm asking you to move in with me . scott : yes . sharon : yes ? scott : wait . faith . sharon : i ran it by her . she shrugged . scott : is that good ? sharon : it 's good enough for me . scott : then definitely yes ! hell yes ! sharon : oh , my gosh . wait ! i almost forgot -- there was something that you wanted to ask me about . scott : well , you making this commitment to me answered all the questions i had . come here . victoria : you and scott sure did make a cute couple under the mistletoe tonight . abby : well , it 's not like we meant to stand there . it was just one of those things . victoria : a thing , or a thing ? abby : what are you getting at ? victoria : i do n't know , you teamed up on the press release together , which means that you can actually have a conversation without drawing blood ... abby : none of which constitutes a `` thing . `` victoria : i do n't know , ever since the two of you were trapped in that storage unit ... abby : trying to survive . victoria : that kind of an intense experience can change things . abby : and it did . i decided not to let people take advantage of me anymore . victoria : abby ... noah : thank you , sir . tessa : thank you . devon : hey , can i borrow you real quick ? noah : oh , we were , uh , just about to head out . devon : no , i know . i just want to get a couple shots of you and your grandma and the other grandkids if you do n't mind . noah : oh . tessa : nikki will love that . go . devon : yeah ? cool . noah : okay . yeah . victor : excuse me a moment . i do n't appreciate people who live in my home and then walk away having stolen things . what did you steal around here ? tessa : nothing else , i swear . victor : really ? what other secrets are you keeping , hmm ? tessa : none . victor : why do i have a hard time believing that ? tessa : well , if you 're not gon na believe me , why ask ? victor : uh - huh . tessa : i 'll wait for noah in the car . victor : yeah , well , hold on for one second , okay ? i do n't want you to do any further damage to this family . i 'm giving you $ 100,000 . i want you to take it , find your sister , and then vanish . no more problems done to my family . i do n't want you to contact either nikki or noah or anyone else , is that clear ? tessa : i want to be with noah . i do n't care about his money . victor : so you claim . tessa : and he wants to be with me . victor : really ? he 'll get over you . tessa : i wo n't give him the opportunity . i 'm not going anywhere , mr . newman . [ door slams ] [ next_on ] dina : i 've been telling you and telling you that this woman has no dignity -- none . victoria : do n't sell yourself short . it 's you i 'm interested in . i 'm very interested . mariah : do you know something about tessa that devon and i do n't ? hilary : i most certainly do . | the residents of genoa city put up their christmas trees and decorations . victor and nick compete for guests at their tree - trimming parties . cane asks lily to donate more blood for baby sam before his surgery . although she wants to donate , she is n't allowed to , because it is too soon after her first donation . charlie gets tested but his blood does n't contain the special antibody lily has to make the baby heal more quickly . mattie gets tested and does have the same protein as lily , so she donates blood for her baby brother after lily makes her understand that she should n't blame sam for her and cane 's divorce . victor tells noah that tessa stole nikki 's gun and gave it to crystal who then used the gun to kill zach . noah talks to tessa and he is hurt that she did n't tell him what she did . tessa tells noah that she loves him and wanted for him to have plausible deniability if the police found out what she did . tessa also tells him that she has problems trusting people because of the way she grew up . she always wonders if people like her or if they want something from her . noah forgives her and tells her he understands , but later victor offers tessa $ 100,000 to leave town and never come back . tessa turns down victor telling him that she loves noah and will never leave him . sharon gives scott a christmas stocking with his name on it and asks him to move with her . when he accepts , they hang the stocking on the fireplace mantle . |
sheila : hi . tom : hey . sheila : hello , edward . tom : edward ? sheila : ( laughs ) tom : oh , my god . this is terrible . sheila : i think it 's pretty good for a passport photo . i 'm sure it 's a whole lot better than your mug shot . i 'm just gon na hold onto this for safekeeping . tom : so we 're really gon na do this ? sheila : how many times do i have to say this , tom ? if you have questions , ask them now . because once we get started , there wo n't be any time . tom : okay . answer me this -- we know why i 'm here . if i do n't help you , you 're gon na revoke my bail . why the hell are you here ? what did lauren fenmore do to you to make you want to punish her like this ? [ scene_break ] joanna : darling , have you ever thought of going back to being a platinum blonde ? you looked so cute that way . lauren : mother , i like my hair color . i think it suits me . joanna : russell , do n't you think she 'd be a wonderful platinum blonde ? russell : do n't listen to her . you 're a totally fabulous redhead . lauren : thank you , russell . joanna : okay , maybe i 'm just being nostalgic . the town has changed so much since i left . i never would have imagined that gina roma would wind up catering my daughter 's wedding . was everybody else booked ? lauren : you 're kidding me , right ? you 're still holding a grudge after all these years ? joanna : having gina there is like rubbing salt in a wound . lauren : all right . you know what ? you 've criticized me since the moment you walked through the door . well , this is my wedding , my hairstyle and my caterer . okay ? so if you do n't button up , i am gon na make russell give you a beehive . [ scene_break ] chris : it 's been so long since we 've sat together outside of the office . michael : well , spending the last moments of my freedom with you just seemed the right thing to do . chris : i 'm honored . it 's good to see you so happy . michael : and to think , i owe it all to you . chris : you do ? why ? michael : christine , i have to thank you for breaking my heart . [ scene_break ] j.t . : so we have no idea if tom will crash the wedding . paul : no , that 's why you have to be working the whole time . so you know what that means -- no dancing , drinking , any of that stuff . you 're -- j.t . : that 's fine . colonnade room 's not really my thing . ( cell phone rings ) paul : why does n't that surprise me ? j.t . : hello ? yeah . hey , do you mind ? i need to take this call . paul : no . j.t . : okay , thanks . um ... yeah , okay . jack : hey , paul . got a minute ? paul : hey , jack . what 's on your mind ? jack : i want to talk to you about tom fisher . [ scene_break ] kevin : hey , mac , you know , i 'm really sorry that you , uh , that you 're getting stuck here . mac : yeah , no , do n't worry about it . i mean , you 've covered for me a million times . kevin : but , i mean , if you could go to the wedding , you 'd want to , right ? mac : sure i would . lauren 's a great friend . but it 's impossible , so just forget about it . [ scene_break ] brad : sweetheart , come on . you do n't want to miss the wedding . you 've been looking forward to it for weeks . ( cell phone rings ) victoria : hello ? hi . yeah . hold on a second . i 'll take it next door . hi . i 've been wanting to talk to you . brad : you bought that new pretty dress . it 'd be a real shame not to get a chance to wear it . ashley : and , honey , we 're gon na have so much fun . the whole family 's gon na ride together in a limo . abby : except for daddy . brad : but i 'm still gon na be at the wedding . and we 're gon na dance together , and you know what ? play your cards right , you can have a couple of the frosting flowers from my cake . abby : are you gon na dance with victoria , too ? brad : yes , i probably will . but i 'm gon na have plenty of time for you . abby : i 'm not going . you ca n't make me . ashley : could n't you have handled this a little differently ? brad : oh , come on . no , please do n't . do n't start that . there is no bad guy here , all right ? and i hope you 're not telling her that there is . ashley : i ca n't believe you 'd think i 'd actually say something like that . [ scene_break ] dru : sharon , you were on fire today , girl ! sharon : now come on . you really think so , or are you just saying that ? dru : you had them eating out of the palms of your hands . sharon : you know what amazes me ? dru : hmm ? sharon : is that all those people would show up to meet me . dru : and why not ? but let me tell you one thing -- this does not last forever , darlin ' . sharon : well , i 'm just glad to be doing this with someone who 's done it before . dru : yeah , let me tell you , back in the day , when i was modeling all over the place , ooh , we would party till dawn on the champs élysées . not to mention -- well , you all are so boring . you want to cocktail it up in a hotel room ? you do n't know how to party ! sharon : well , what can i say ? you know , that sounds like such a wonderful time in your life . dru : oh , and it was . oh , it was . but you have to remember , first you 're the `` in `` girl , then you 're the `` out `` girl , then you 're the `` in . `` you know what ? what matters to me right now is family . that 's satisfying . sharon : yeah , i 'm with you there . family . you know , can you keep a secret ? dru : you 're looking at fort knox . mm - hmm . sharon : okay . as much as i wanted nick to come on this trip with me , a part of me is glad to get a vacation away from my husband . is that bad ? dru : can you keep a secret ? i love my husband . but right now , being away from home is absolutely heavenly . [ scene_break ] man : the guy said he 's not gon na press charges , but since devon 's in foster care , i 'm gon na have to file a report with social services . neil : thank you very much , officer . man : you 're welcome , mr. winters , mrs. winters . yolanda : oh , um ... neil : thanks again . man : all right . neil : are you kidding me ? what were you thinking , hitting a guy ? what 's going on ? yolanda : it was isaac , the guy that used to sell me drugs . devon : including that crap that almost killed my mom . yolanda : he was just trying to defend me . neil : all right . next time you want to get rid of a drug dealer , you call the police . you do n't take the law into your own hands . devon , look at me ! you better start talkin ' , 'cause i know you got a mouthful to say . devon : yeah , i do . i wish i woulda hit that guy harder . [ scene_break ] ashley : sweetheart , i know you 're sad and i know you 're upset , but it was rude of you to run out of there like that . abby : can we please go home ? ashley : would you please tell brad that we 're leaving , victoria ? victoria : of course . good - bye , abby . i 'll see you again real soon , okay ? maybe we could go riding sometime . ashley : what do you say ? abby : good - bye , victoria . ashley : bye - bye . come on , honey . victoria : hi . brad : hey . victoria : i just saw ashley and abby in the hall , leaving . brad : yeah . abby said basically that if we go to the wedding together , she 's staying home . victoria : yes . she 's very upset . brad : she is . it 's hard for her to accept that her parents are n't getting back together . victoria : i remember it was very painful and confusing when my parents divorced . i did n't want to accept it either . brad : thanks for being so understanding . so i take it this means our date for lauren and michael 's wedding is off . [ scene_break ] russell : c'est fini ! lauren : oh , let me see the back . oh , russell , it looks great . thank you . russell : mwah . lauren : all right . russell : okay , mother - of - the - bride , sit . let 's do something magical together . joanna : well , all i ask is that you do n't use cheap products in my hair . russell : ohh . joanna : lauren , dear , i know you have n't asked for my opinion , but , uh ... could i offer a little motherly advice ? lauren : okay . joanna : you know , most women would be a little gun - shy after a few failed marriages under their belt . lauren : a few ? ! well , maybe . you 're right . joanna : you know what i mean . lauren : actually , no . and you know why ? because i have never been more sure about a man in my entire life than i am about michael baldwin . joanna : well , that 's wonderful . incredible , really , considering your track record . lauren : why , thank you . joanna : although , i guess that means i 'll have to put with that ... gloria woman for the rest of my life . [ scene_break ] michael : you will always be the one who got away , christine . and for you , that probably was n't such a bad thing . chris : oh ... that was so long ago . you have changed so much . michael : well , losing you helped me understand that you ca n't trick someone into falling in love with you , and that real love is about being honest and open . chris : you 've taught me a lot , too . michael : what , never date another lawyer ? chris : no , about forgiveness and redemption . i used to think the world was black and white , but ... it 's full of grays . and you made me realize that people do n't always fit into nice , neat little boxes , that they can grow and change . michael : we 've been on quite a journey , have n't we ? chris : from bitter enemies to business partners to an almost - marriage ... michael : mm . ( chuckles ) chris : to friends . michael : you know ... today , kevin is gon na be my best man . but in many ways ... you 're my best woman . i 'm always gon na love you . chris : i 'm always gon na love you , too . michael : give me a hug ? chris : okay . congratulations . michael : ( chuckles ) thanks . [ scene_break ] j.t . : fun ? you think that sounds like fun ? mac : if lauren and michael thought there was gon na be a problem , they would n't have the wedding , would they ? j.t . : i hope you 're right about that . mac : i 'm just sorry i ca n't be there . you look so hot when you 're all dressed up . j.t . : oh , really ? why do n't you tell me more about that ? mac : hey , hey , i am working . j.t . : i know you 're working . daniel : `` that she should lock herself from his resort , admit no messengers , receive no tokens . `` kevin : you still talking shakespeare with lily ? daniel : ( sighs ) `` hamlet . `` kevin : hmm . daniel : dude , i miss her . you know , they thought we 'd get over it , and no -- no way . are n't you supposed to be getting ready to go to the wedding ? kevin : yeah , i 'm gon na be leaving soon . daniel : you know , my mom 's pretty psyched about this whole thing . kevin : yeah ? daniel : she even bought herself a new dress . women and weddings , right ? kevin : yeah . my old lady 's been extra crazy this week . daniel : sounds like the whole town 's gon na be there . kevin : yeah , well , everyone but mackenzie . daniel : did n't she get an invitation ? kevin : yeah , but she 's got ta stick around here . tonight 's a really busy night . ( sighs ) it 's too bad , too , because j.t . 's gon na be all tied up with security . so i was looking forward to some uninterrupted time with mac ... maybe even a spin or two on the dance floor . ( sighs ) daniel : you know , there might be a way she could go . [ scene_break ] abby : no , but i 'm still not going . gloria : wait a minute , wait a minute . what did i just hear ? abby ... why are n't you going to the wedding ? abby : daddy wo n't come with us . gloria : oh . mm - hmm . well , before you make up your mind , i 'd like you to talk to one more person . would you do that for me ? abby : okay . gloria : okay . okay . shh . [ scene_break ] jack : i just got quite an earful from my father about how gloria bailed tom out , how tom is obsessed with my sister -- paul : j.t . and i have everything under control . we will keep ashley safe . jack : then you do think this guy is dangerous . paul : he could be . jack : i wan na know more . paul : well , you 're not my client , jack . jack : i 'm not your -- paul , you just gave my father a gun . paul : you know what ? he was determined to get his hands on one . there was no point in saying no . jack : i need to know my family is safe . level with me , please . just how worried do i need to be about tom fisher ? [ scene_break ] tom : you want me to go after lauren for you , i wan na know why . sheila : my motivations are none of your business . tom : hey , my life is in your hands . sheila : you know what ? this is n't gon na work , tom , if we do n't trust one another . tom : exactly . sheila : whatever michael did to you , it 's a drop in the bucket compared to what lauren fenmore did to me . tom : you 're still not telling me anything new . what , did she steal your husband , run you out of town ? sheila : for starters . tom : well , what did she do for a main course ? sheila : you would n't understand . tom : do n't treat me like i 'm stupid , brenda . sheila : you know what ? this has nothing to do with intellect . what you threw away without a second thought , lauren fenmore wrenched from my heart . tom : what exactly is that ? sheila : the most precious thing in this world -- family . there 's nothing more important , and lauren took it all away from me . first she took my husband and then she took my son . she stole my precious son away from me , and i am gon na make her pay for what she 's done . . [ scene_break ] kevin : so you have a way mac can go to the wedding ? tell me . daniel : well , i 've been a regular at the coffeehouse pretty much since i came to town , right ? and i know i 'm not trained or anything , but i 'm pretty sure i could handle the counter for one night , especially if dillon 's gon na be here , too . and then mac could go , right ? kevin : seriously ? you would do that ? daniel : yeah . sure . why not ? kevin : that could work . that could definitely work . thanks , man . [ scene_break ] brad : if i thought going to the wedding with ash and abby would change her mind about you , i would gladly do it . but i do n't think it will . and it would send abby the wrong message . victoria : right , that she can make a fuss and get whatever she wants . brad : mm - hmm . parenting 101 . the chapter on what not to do . victoria : so does this mean we 're still going together ? brad : absolutely . you kidding me ? victoria : ( giggles ) brad : we 're gon na be the happiest couple there , other than the bride and groom , of course . victoria : i love that our first public date is on such a special occasion . brad : why do n't we make it even more special ? victoria : what ? brad : wear these . victoria : i will gladly wear them . oh , i ca n't wait to show them off . brad : good . because everyone needs to get used to seeing us together , including my daughter . [ scene_break ] sharon : `` heavenly `` to be out of the house ? what , are you and neil having trouble ? dru : no , sharon , everything 's cool . i love him . it 's , um ... we have a special guest at the house . devon 's mom is straightening out her life . she just got out of rehab . sharon : oh , drugs ? dru : unfortunately , yes . sharon : wow . you know , that was really generous of you and neil to take her in like that . dru : yeah , well , you know , you got ta walk the walk and talk the talk . family comes first , and yolanda is all the family that devon has , so ... sharon : well , still . i mean , you guys did n't have to take her in . dru : right . yeah . mm - hmm . you know what 's weird ? i ... i 've done all this work with this boy , i feel like his mom , and yolanda has just swooped in , taken over . and i 've done all the heavy lifting , sharon . i feel pushed aside . i - i feel guilty about feeling that way , but that 's the way i feel . sharon : oh , you know what ? do n't . do n't feel guilty . that 's completely natural . you know , you 're feeling rejected . dru : but am i -- am i being terribly insensitive about the whole thing ? i ... i am so sorry , talking to you about this . sharon : what ? no . drucilla , listen , i 'm tired of being known as the town griever of genoa city . i 'm glad to know someone else has some problems , too . i mean , not that i wish you had problems . dru : no , i get it . i know . it 's okay . sharon : you know , this is the most relaxed i 've felt in a long time . dru : really ? sharon : mm - hmm . dru : speaking of relaxed , how about another drink ? sharon : oh , i want to say yes , but -- dru : oh , come on . sharon : nah . i 'll just have a club soda . dru : oh , okay . since we 're letting our hair down , let me ask you a question . sharon : mm - hmm . dru : does it bother you that i 'm here instead of brad ? [ scene_break ] neil : hey , kid , i 'm not feelin ' your attitude about this , you know ? do n't you get it ? violence is never , ever the answer . devon : i told that guy to leave , and he would n't do it , okay ? i wanted to get rid of him , neil . neil : i think you had options . i think you coulda walked away , picked up the phone and called me . devon : really ? that 's what i 'm supposed to do every time i have a problem , find a phone and call you ? neil : no , of course not . you 're supposed to be independent and think for yourself , but this is one of those times that you should 've called me . [ scene_break ] yolanda : apologize to mr. winters . devon : i 'm sorry . neil : devon , i am very concerned about you . you 're still in the foster care system . you could be in some serious trouble about this . if this type of thing ever happens again , i want you to turn your butt around , i want you to walk away . yolanda : you know what ? i should 've stopped him , okay ? i am the parent here . it 's -- devon : no , mom , this whole thing ai n't your fault . neil : devon is right . it 's not your fault . devon is responsible for his own actions . now here comes that part of the conversation that i do n't like sayin ' and you do n't like hearing ... but i am very disappointed in you . devon : i 'm sorry to let you down , okay ? but i still believe that it 's very important to defend your family . neil : okay , then , defend your family with your words . they 're more powerful than your fists . i 'm done with this . why do n't you go visit your room and cool off ? think about what i said . yolanda : look , i know you 're only trying to teach that boy right from wrong , but everybody 's been so hard on him his entire life ... i just wish you would stop treatin ' him like some criminal . [ scene_break ] joanna : now that 's more like it . lauren : i really wish you would n't say mean things about michael 's mother . i 've really grown quite fond of her . joanna : i do n't see why . lauren : i know you got off on the wrong foot with her for some reason . joanna : the woman took an instant dislike to me . lauren : you were n't exactly warm and fuzzy , mother . now , you know , given how infrequently you visit , it 's not gon na be an issue . joanna : i would like to be a bigger part of your life , lauren , but you make it very difficult . and it hurts my feelings that you prefer gloria 's company to mine . russell : congratulations , darling . lauren : oh . russell : i hope that man makes you very happy . lauren : ( chuckles ) russell , you 're so sweet . thank you . thanks for coming by . russell : bye . lauren : bye . joanna : i can not understand how a wonderful man like john abbott can wind up married to a piece of trash like that gloria . [ scene_break ] scott : sorry , mikey , kevin 's still at the coffeehouse . michael : good . i 'm not here to see kevin , i 'm here to see you . scott : everything 's cool , right ? wedding 's still on ? michael : everything 's great . it 's just that you and i have n't been able to spend a lot of time together , one - on - one , and , uh , i was kind of feeling bad about that . scott : why ? michael : well , for starters , i kind of wanted to get to know you better . scott : okay , well , we 'll have plenty of time to get to know each other later . um , besides , i 'm still getting used to having an instant family , you know ? michael : you know , you have to let me know if we 're crowding you at all . scott : no , no , it 's been great . i like having you guys around . michael : i wish i could give you some normal relatives . i got nothin ' . you know , maybe this motley crew will inspire your next book . scott : i do n't get why you think that about kevin and gloria . they 're a lot of fun . michael : fun ? ( chuckles ) they 've been through a tough time . you have no idea . scott : kevin 's told me a little . michael : well , they 're fun . they are fun in their special way . and so is lauren . i hope you know how lucky you are , having a mother like her . scott : yeah , the luckiest . and i know from the outside , our relationship looks pretty unconventional , but somehow , it just works . michael : i 'm not gon na mess that up , i promise you . scott : i did n't think you would . michael : i have a horrible relationship with my stepfather . scott : kevin 's dad tom . he told me . michael : i promised myself that that would never happen to anyone else , and that piece of history is never gon na repeat itself . i swear to you , scott , i will be the very best stepfather you could possibly have . scott : you know , michael , i think i 'm the one who 's lucky today . [ scene_break ] paul : you know , jack , in all honesty , i do n't know how dangerous tom fisher is . all i know is his history , and i 'll tell you , it is n't good . jack : `` is n't good `` ? he 's a drug dealer . paul : that 's what he 's been charged with , yes . jack : yeah , well , that 's someone i 'd like to keep as far away as possible . paul : i could n't agree more . jack : how likely do you think it is he 'll show up at the house ? paul : i do n't think he will . i think it would make him look crazy , and he 's still trying to impress ashley . jack : then why 'd you give my father a gun ? paul : peace of mind . jack : no , no , i do n't think so . there 's something you 're not telling me here . what is it ? paul : it was strictly a precaution , jack . jack : paul , you would n't have gone to these lengths if it was as simple as you say . come on , this is my family we 're talking about . help me protect them . do n't keep me out of the loop . paul : you know , if you have n't paid attention to what 's going on in your own sister 's life , that is on you . jack : well , that 's about to change , my friend . i 'm gon na do whatever it takes to protect my family , and that includes being right with you every step of the way until we get this guy . [ scene_break ] tom : i had no idea you had a son , brenda . you do n't mean that scott kid ? sheila : you just watch what you say about scott ? he is a talented young writer , and he 's gon na be a best - selling author one day . he is a genius , absolutely perfect . tom : hey , i 'm sure he 's great . but if he 's your son , how did lauren get her hands on him ? sheila : oh , she 's rich . she 's powerful . first , she stole the man i love ... loved ... and then my son . she used her connections to get custody of him . she whisked him away so i could n't even see him anymore . tom : that must 've been rough . sheila : all the years i spent trying to find him ... and when i finally did , when i was getting to know my child , making up for all those lost years ... lauren sent for him . just as i was about to tell him the truth . lauren ... she takes my son from me again . if she would 've just left us alone , none of this would 've had to happen . but you know what ? she has left me no choice . that bitch took everything from me ! and i 'm gon na get it back ! i 'm gon na get it back . tom : okay , okay . hey , hey , come here , come here , come here . oh ... it 's gon na be okay . do n't worry . you 'll get your son back . i promise . i 'm gon na help you get him . [ scene_break ] neil : devon has had a world of problems in foster care . we finally got him straightened out . now is not the time for him to start making mistakes again . yolanda : okay , but everybody makes mistakes , even you , i bet . neil : okay , now you 're -- you 're misinterpreting this . yolanda : okay , and you should cut people a little slack sometimes . i 'm gon na go check on my son . ( telephone rings ) neil : hello . yes , ms. davis . um , i was expecting your call . `` bye for now . i 'll talk to you tomorrow , study buddy . `` [ scene_break ] chris : daniel , hey . how are you ? daniel : hi , chris . i 'm good . chris : how 's community service ? daniel : uh ... ( laughs ) it 's a lot harder than i thought it was gon na be , you know , telling everyone what happened . but it 's good . i 've had some kids tell me that they 're really not gon na drink and drive because of what happened to me . chris : you 're making a difference . i 'm proud of you . kevin : yeah , hi . uh , this is , uh , lauren fenmore 's soon - to - be brother - in - law . um , i need you to do me a big favor . [ scene_break ] mac : will you do something for me ? j.t . : anything , you just name it . mac : i want details -- lauren 's wedding , the flowers , who cried . j.t . : oh , come on . you know -- ugh . are you serious ? mac : j.t . , please . j.t . : i do n't pay attention to stuff like that . mac : you are a detective . take note of the details . j.t . : you can read about it in tomorrow 's society column . i 'm sure they 'll even have pictures . mac : tell you what , you do this , and i ... will try to watch football with you . j.t . : you make it a sooner game , and you got a deal . i 'll even bring home a giant piece of wedding cake and share it with you . mac : ooh , now we 're talking . j.t . : imagine that -- just the two of us , all alone , with all that icing . mac : yum . [ scene_break ] victoria : i 'm so glad i 'm going to this wedding with you . brad : hey , should n't you be getting ready ? victoria : oh , no . the wedding 's not for hours . brad : but it takes women hours . victoria : oh , come on . it 'll take you a lot longer to get ready than it 'll take me . brad : oh , you think so ? victoria : you really think abby wo n't come ? brad : i do n't know . i hope she changes her mind . victoria : yeah . she 'll be very sad if she misses it . brad : things are going to be a little complicated between my daughter and me until she can accept the fact that you 're an important part of my life . victoria : i 'm sure . brad : but i 'm not going to slow down because of it . victoria : i 'm glad 'cause i really like the way things are going . brad : me , too . i 'm gon na be the envy of every guy in that colonnade room when we walk in there . [ scene_break ] sharon : why would you think that i would rather be here with brad ? dru : i do n't know . you know , he 's been with you through the whole campaign . he was there for you for the launch , the webcast , photo shoots . sharon : oh , well , listen , i mean , brad and i , we 're -- we 're close . but that does n't mean i have to work with him all the time . dru : sharon , i 'm just asking . sharon : oh , okay , no . 'cause i 'm glad that you came along . it 's nice to work with somebody who 's been a spokesmodel before , and i 've learned a lot from you . dru : thanks . sharon : plus , you know , it 's nice to have a woman to talk to . you know , i do n't really have that in my life . dru : yeah , i know what you mean . since my daughter 's been away at boarding school and my sister 's working crazy hours at the hospital , i have to say , i feel the same way . ( cell phone rings ) dru : excuse me . sharon : oh , yeah . dru : hello . neil : drucilla , it 's me . dru : what 's wrong , neil ? neil : listen , bad news . um , devon got into a fight . he hit yolanda 's ex - drug dealer at the coffeehouse . dru : what ? ! neil : yeah , yeah , i know . the police were called . dru : well , is he okay ? is he hurt ? neil : no , but he could be in some very serious trouble . his social worker just called . dru : oh , man . neil : you know what surprises me the most ? yolanda 's attitude about all this . i mean , she just does n't get it . she 's sending devon the message that it 's no big deal . dru : what is wrong with that woman ? neil : god bless her . she has n't been a parent in a long time . i 'm upset , dru , but more than that , i 'm worried that if he keeps listening to her , we might lose this kid forever . [ scene_break ] scott : my stepfather . it 's a little weird to say that out loud . i 've never had a stepfather before . michael : what a coincidence . i 've never been a stepfather before . scott : ( chuckles ) all right , well , i guess this will be a learn - as - you - go kind of thing . michael : yeah , well , you know , i know i missed out on all the things a dad 's supposed to do , like , uh , whatever -- taking you fishing , uh , cheering you on at little league . scott : ah , that 's all right , i was never much of a jock . i was always the kid with glasses who loved to read . michael : me , too . scott : huh . michael : ( laughs ) scott : still , i think i 'm a little old for you to be reading me `` harry potter . `` michael : that 's too bad . well , maybe we can get one of your cuban cigars and we can discuss hemingway . scott : ah , now that sounds good . ( clears throat ) you know , i do n't remember that much about my dad , but if he was anything like you , he must have been a great guy . michael : thank you . michael : welcome to the fisher - baldwin clan . scott : all right , all right . michael : look , um , take it from me , there 's no escape , so you might as well relax and learn to enjoy the insanity . scott : oh , yeah . [ scene_break ] lauren : hi , abby . nice to see you . abby : hi , lauren . lauren : abby is ashley 's daughter . and , abby , this is my mother mrs. manning . abby : hi . joanna : hello , abby . you 're a very pretty girl . abby : thank you . joanna : i am a very good friend of your grandfather 's . lauren : so , abby , i 'm really glad you 're here , because i have something important to ask you . it seems i have forgotten ... to have a flower girl . can you believe that ? gloria tells me that you have the most beautiful dress . and i 'm wondering if you 'd like to be my flower girl . abby : do i get to walk down the aisle ? lauren : ( laughs ) yes . and you get to wear a garland of flowers in your hair . what do you think ? abby : neat ! i 'm gon na be a flower girl . gloria : yes , you are , princess . ( whispers ) thank you . lauren : oh , abby , i 'm so happy you 're gon na be part of my wedding . [ scene_break ] jack : it does n't add up . j.t . : thank you . paul : what 's that ? jack : tom hates gloria , he hates michael , he 's obsessed with ashley . why would he show up at the wedding right before his trial date ? he 'd just be digging himself in deeper . paul : i 'm not sure he will show . but i 'm not positive he wo n't . so it 's better safe than sorry . j.t . : if tom fisher comes anywhere near the colonnade room , we 'll nail him , jack . and then he goes to court and we do n't have to worry about him anymore . jack : another thing i do n't get , how involved is this mitchell woman ? paul : well , obviously , they 're a lot closer than she let on . we 'll keep an eye out for both of them . jack : okay , but even if you lock tom up , i mean , how loyal is she to him ? i mean ... has she been part of things all along ? j.t . : that 's a good question . jack : paul ... are you thinking what i 'm thinking ? paul : well , jennifer 's not gon na talk to us . maybe her roommate will . jack : what do you say we get over there right now ? [ scene_break ] sheila : i 'm sorry . it -- it 's just upsetting for me . tom : well , of course it is . it 's okay . and now that i understand why you 're doing this , i 'm not gon na worry that you 're gon na leave me holding the bag . i got enough problems as it is with my hearing . i would n't put it past michael to have the judge in his pocket . sheila : oh , you know what ? just ... do n't even think about that . you 're not going to jail . just think of the two of us , lying on a beach , all greased up , suckin ' on cocktails . tom : yeah , that does sound like heaven , all right . sheila : we oughta get that party started now , huh ? i see you have a beer . wan na go get me one ? tom : oh , you betcha . i like the way you think , lady . ( door closes ) sheila : and do n't worry , tom , you 're not going to jail . i 've got something different in mind for you . something much more permanent . | paul gets jt alone and tells him that he will be at the wedding but he is n't there to dance and have fun . `` i need you to be watching in case tom shows up there so be alert . `` mackenzie ca n't go to the wedding anyway as kevin will be there and someone has to watch the place . jt tells mackenzie that he will take pictures so that she can see him wall dressed up and he will bring her a big piece of cake too . she likes that and agrees to get into the next football game that comes on . it is a deal . kevin is sad . he really wanted mackenzie to be at the wedding , and with jt having to work it would have been a perfect opportunity for kevin to steal a dance or two and spend time with mackenzie . daniel has an idea . `` i have been coming to the coffeehouse for years . i know how it works , and the counter guy will be here . why do n't you let me watch this place and you can go tell mackenzie that she can go to the wedding . `` kevin smiles . that is a great idea . he runs to the back office and gets on the phone . `` hello ! i am lauren fenmore 's brother - in - law and i need a favor `` neil and yolanda disagree . devon got into a fight with isaac at the coffeehouse and the police just left the house after talking and warning that social services may just hear about this . neil is upset that devon felt that dealing with the dealer with his fists was the right way to handle this . devon feels that he did handle it right and wishes that he had hit the kid harder . devon does n't change his way of thinking and feels that calling neil instead was n't an option . yolanda is strangely quiet as she listens to her son talk to his foster dad . later when devon has been sent to his room , yolanda tells neil that no one is perfect and that he is n't either . `` you have to understand him . he has had a rough life and people have been coming down on him all his life . `` neil finds that to be a strange reaction to having just seen your child fighting a drug dealer and then talking to the police about how wrong that is . when he is alone , he calls drucilla who is out of town on the tour and he tells her that they have a problem . `` i just got off the phone with ms. davis from social services . i think that yolanda is having a strange effect on devon . she does n't seem to think that what happened in the coffeehouse was wrong . if we are not careful drucilla we are going to lose that kid for good . `` abby puts her foot down . she will not go to the wedding if her father is going to be there with victoria and not her mother . brad offers to dance with her , but since he also admits that he will be dancing with victoria abby opts out of going to the wedding . she walks out of the room angrily . ashley turns to brad , not entirely happy with the way that he handled this . ashley goes to abby and abby stands firm . `` i 'm not going . `` when gloria finds out , she makes a call and ends up taking abby to see the bride who is getting ready for her wedding . lauren knows that there is a problem and she knows just how to fix it . `` i heard that you have a really nice dress for the wedding is that right ? `` abby cops to that but still says that she is n't going to the wedding . lauren says that is a shame as she really needs a flower girl to walk down the aisle before her . a smile comes to abby 's face . `` i 'm going to be a flower girl ! `` jack finds paul on the patio of the coffeehouse . `` i need to know more about this tom fisher person . my dad is walking around with a gun . `` paul says that he really feels that tom is not going to do anything at the wedding and that tom will not be going around the abbot house again . the joker in the pack is this ' jennifer ' person . no one knows anything about her . no one knows how close she is to tom or how long she has been in the picture . paul admits that he has nothing on her . he gets a strange look on his face . `` maybe she ca n't tell us anything about her , but i bet you her room can `` tom is n't satisfied . he knows why he is doing the kidnapping but he has no idea why ' brenda ' is doing it . finally she says that lauren stole her husband and then she stole her baby . `` she used her money and influence and got custody of him and took him away from me . then years later when i was able to find him , i was about to tell him the truth and lauren called him home again . i was so close . if only she had left us alone this time she did n't and now she has to pay ! `` sheila gets so upset that she starts crying . tom sees that she really is upset . he had no idea that ' brenda ' even had a son who was a writer . he seems to understand her more . he lets her cry on his shoulder promising to help her with this plan . she pulls herself together saying that they should be happy . `` you are not going to jail tom . we are going to be on the beach somewhere sucking on drinks and soaking up the sun `` later she asks tom to go get them some beer from his room . after he is gone , sheila glares at the closed door `` it is true tom . you are not going to jail . you will be going somewhere much more permanent `` |
michael : they got multiple fingerprints off that second roll of duct tape from newman tower . paul : yeah , but dozens of people could 've made those prints -- people who had nothing to do with the crime . when the matches come back , they wo n't all be strangers . [ paul remembering ] brad : if they find my fingerprints , they going to dig into my past . paul : there 's nothing i can do , brad . [ scene_break ] paul : you need to persuade the da to pop for a full analysis . think he 's gon na do that ? i mean , he 's operating like he already has a conviction . michael : oh , i 'm gon na help william see that it is in his best interest to pursue this . [ scene_break ] dru : sweetie , put your napkin in your lap , baby . devon : oh , yeah . dru : there you go . um , you have to eat , honey . devon : eat ? will the food make me hear better ? neil : you have to be prepared for the possibility that this implant might not work . devon : oh , you know , if it does n't work , i already know that i can survive without hearing . dru : okay , neil ? neil : mm - hmm ? dru : could we concentrate on the positive and not the negative ? neil : yeah , but you know what ? the kid has to what the realities are , okay ? there are no guarantees . devon : hey , hey , hey , you guys ? neil : hmm ? devon : you know i ca n't wait to hear ? dru : the new jamie foxx cd , i bet . devon : cd ? no , no , not that . neil : i know , um ... uh , video -- video games sound effects ? devon : no , no , no . i ca n't wait to hear you guys say `` good morning , son . `` you know , let me introduce you to my son . `` `` this handsome , steadily guy here is my son . `` oh , come on now , you guys are easy . i can make you lose it like that . neil : we love you . devon : i know you guys do . [ scene_break ] jack : good morning . pour you a cup of coffee ? ashley : i 'll get coffee at the office jack : it 's a whole lot better . ashley : i do n't want it , jack . jack : that , or conversation , it seems . civil or otherwise . come on , ash , you know why i cut the tie - in . ashley : what i do n't know is why you think its okay to force me to cover up something you did . do you have any idea how difficult it was for me to lie to victor ? no , of course you do n't . you 've been lying to him for months . [ scene_break ] nikki : i have to give jack credit for coming up with a plan , letting katherine think that he 's involved with the corporation . nobody would want the company that won the bid . victor : no one would tie him to the house of kim . nikki : well , not at this time . i ca n't wait to see his face now that we have realized the truth . who are we gon na tell first ? katherine or the media ? victor : hold your horses . we only have abby 's word , bless her soul . but will it stand up in court nikki : well , maybe not . let 's -- let 's get michael to find documentation so that it will . victor : my feeling is that we should n't do a thing . nikki : i do n't like that suggestion . victor : my darling , then relish the thought of what i 'm going to do to that man , as you relish the thought of christmas and the smell of a goose roasting in the pot . victor : darling , do n't assume that katherine wants the company back . nikki : we have the leverage to do just that . victor : let 's not rush any of this right now . we 'll lose our strategic advantage that way , okay ? as long as he 's my friend , he is vulnerable . i 'd rather have him as a friend right now than an enemy . and trust me , i will pick the moment to go after him . it ai n't now . [ scene_break ] jill : jack , friendship aside , how about some common professional courtesy ? jack : you and ash were right all along . jib min ca n't be trusted . jill : all right , so we all dislike ji min . and we all wish jabot were back in the family . that still does n't make it logical to end a profitable business partnership . jack : not when it is n't profitable for long , not for nvp . jill : yeah , so am i . nikki : i 'm gon na go say hi to katherine . kay : caffeine , please . none of that decaf nonsense , please . nikki : oh , what 's wrong with decaf ? kay : oh , nikki , i do n't know . i ca n't stay awake . no , that 's -- that 's not exactly true . i mean , i ca n't -- i ca n't fall asleep . no , i ca n't fall asleep without the nightmares . kay : there was a ring . it looked very familiar to me . i do n't know what it means , it was just there . nikki : a ring ? kay : you know , it really does n't mean too much , because in those days i was drinking so heavily i could 've given it to a bartender as a tip , or i could 've used it as cab fare . listen , no , listen to me , last night -- last night i dreamt ... i was running through the woods with this baby . do n't ask me who the baby -- do n't ask me who the baby is or where the forest was . [ scene_break ] victoria : hi . brad : hey . ashley : hi , sweetie . abby : hi . ashley : hi , baby girl . abby : you know why hanukkah is the festival of lights ? ashley : oh , please tell me . abby : they only had enough oil to light the eternal lamp for one night . it stayed lit for eight . it was a miracle . ashley : that 's beautiful . abby : we light candles for eight nights and celebrate . then i get to help victoria put up her christmas tree . ashley : oh , you 're so lucky you get to celebrate two holidays , but you 're not gon na be able to help victoria with the tree , because we 're going on vacation , remember ? abby : i forgot about that . ashley : yeah . abby : i ca n't help decorate your tree , victoria . victoria : that 's fine . you know what i 'll do ? i 'll save a few ornaments and you can hang them when you get back . victoria : it 's not important . brad : actually , it is . victoria : um , ashley , would it be okay if abby and i ran to the club and grabbed some breakfast ? ashley : that would be very nice of you , thank you . victoria : sure . get your coat . brad : give me a hug . see you later . abby : bye . brad : no soda . victoria : gotcha . no soda . ashley : bye , sweetie . ashley : i told you about these plans a long time ago . brad : i know . i know you did . would it really be that difficult to change your reservations ? ashley : i do n't want to . i mean , we 've had this planned . we can get together on christmas . brad : all right , ash , what 's this really about ? why wo n't you work with me on this ? you still upset about rebecca , are n't you ? ashley : you know , now that you mention it , um ... it was bad enough that you lied to me all the years we were married , letting me think that she was dead . but then when my daughter found out the truth about her grandmother , you told her to lie to me . that 's bad . brad : you have every right to be upset . if i were in your shoes , i would feel exactly the same way . ashley : well , okay . i mean , i guess i ... i understand why you 'd wan na keep it a secret . i guess . brad : listen , it was wrong of me to ask abby not to tell you and i 'm sorry about that . if i had it to do over again , i 'd find another way . ashley : apology accepted . brad : thank you . ashley : and i 'm sorry about christmas eve . we 're not gon na be back , and we 've had these reservations forever . brad : okay , i know . let me throw this at you . how about if i cover whatever penalties you incur from changing your plans ? and you and abby can spend the day with us . which would give you an opportunity to get to know my mother better . what about that ? [ scene_break ] michael : this is great news ! dru : yes , this is ! michael : oh , devon , i 'm sorry . i 'll write this down . neil : yeah , yeah , this is -- this is great news . um , but , uh , we did n't -- we did n't drop by here to discuss the trial . we were actually on our way to the hospital to activate devon 's implant . michael : oh . well , good luck -- good luck with that . neil : and we just decided to stop by here first . dru : yeah , um , there 's another reason why we 're here . honey , go ahead , tell him . devon : um ... they want to adopt me . dru : right away . neil : that 's right , michael . how soon can you draw up the paperwork ? michael : well , um ... devon , is this what you want ? devon : i want this more than anything right now . michael : well , you 're an adult , so it 's just some paperwork and a perfunctory court appearance . well , um ... it would be ... i would be ... i 'm sorry , this is ... this is not like me . it 's so unprofessional . i apologize . dru : no , come on , michael , stop apologizing . i mean , you know , if you did n't react this way , we would n't have so much respect for you . we think you 're a bit suspect . michael : in that case , it would be an honor . devon : did he say , um ... dru : yeah . devon : did you say it would be an honor ? michael : yes , i did . i did . dru : thank you , michael . thank you . thank you . [ scene_break ] abby : hi , victor ! nikki : oh , here comes our little truth serum girl . victor : hi , sweetheart . hi , baby . abby : hi , nikki ! nikki : hello , sugar . abby : yes . nikki : yay . victor : boy , are you lucky to celebrate two holidays . abby : i ca n't help with victoria 's tree . nikki : ah ... victoria : well , um , ashley has planned a ski trip . abby : i hope she does n't fight about it with daddy like she fights with uncle jack . victor : oh ... victoria : nobody 's fighting . nikki : gina . why do n't we go see her ? let 's find her . i 'll bet she 's back in that kitchen . victor : all right . i made a temporary list of projects in line for placement in lieu of the jabot line . victoria : i do n't want to second guess you , but i hope we are in synch . victoria : sure , i 'll , uh , i 'll take a look at it . as soon as i get back to the off and i have the mockups of the print ads that marketing is proposing , so as soon as i get your take on it , then we 'll , um , we 'll see how you think . victor : well , you are so efficient . ay , let 's -- victoria : um ... victor : jack ? join us for some coffee ? jack : you know what ? i 'm on my way to , uh , work out . thank you for the offer . uh , victoria . victor : well ... [ scene_break ] jack : hey , how sure are you that victor bought everything you said yesterday ? ashley : bought what ? jack : i just wan na make sure he has n't a clue that the house of kim is n't in charge of jabot . ashley : well , if he does , he did n't get it from me . and what are you doing bringing this up ? you know how much it disgusts me that i had to lie for you . jack : i just got the impression that he knew something . ashley : well , it would serve you right , jack . jack : hey , you just be careful . [ scene_break ] nikki : well , honey , i think you 're gon na have to drag abby away from gina or vice versa . victor : okay . nikki : they 're having a lot of fun out there . victor : she loves gina . nikki : listen , i might be wrong , but there 's a distinct possibility that jack does n't trust you as much as we think he does . [ scene_break ] jill : all right , is this where i hand in my resignation ? kay : what ? jill : never mind . it 's a bad joke . forget it . except it 's not really a joke anymore . kay : are things still rough for you at jabot ? jill : katherine , you and i have chancellor industries , and my future is there . kay : well , i should be proposing that myself . jill : may i ask why you have n't yet ? kay : honestly ? i do n't know . jill : could it be that you 're not ready to give it up ? kay : do you know as much as i want you to take over one day , whenever that day comes , i am also going to have to step back or down , and that 's not gon na be easy for me . jill : i understand that . kay : oh , god , i wonder if that could be it . jill : what 's what ? kay : my mind is going in a million different directions . um ... now knowing how unhappy you 've been ... my concerns about you -- that 's probably just another factor -- a factor in those nightmares that i 've been having . jill : well , that makes me feel even worse . kay : now listen , i did n't say it was your fault . jill : no , i know that . kay : i was just conjecturing . nikki says maybe the cause ... is about my worrying about you , or a repressed memory , or something like that . anyway , last night i was running through this forest . i was carrying the baby . where does that come from ? jill : i do n't know . it 's all right . it 's all right . now come on , tell me , was somebody chasing you ? kay : no , no , no , that 's not even a part of it . i feel so silly . jill : no , do n't be ridiculous . this is bothering you , katherine , for heaven 's sake . now if talking about it is gon na make the nightmares go away , let 's talk . kay : thank you . jill : okay , so , um , was i the baby ? kay : no . it was a boy . jill : a boy ? was it brock ? kay : my memory of childbirth is so cloudy -- both times . with you , i arranged for charlotte to ... leave the baby for someone to find without my ever seeing it . jill : so ... we really only have charlotte 's word for what actually happened . [ scene_break ] will : michael , look objectively at what you 're asking . you 've got a roll of duct tape that the father of the accused claims he bought , claims he used or did n't use and claims he spirited away to the cabinet in a corporate lunch room . michael : break room . will : your item may or may not have been used in a homicide . your item has fingerprints on it , which gives it something in common with millions of other items in the world . but i already have tape from the winters ' apartment with devon 's fingerprints on it , matching the tape used in the crime . michael : it matches the manufacturer 's batch number , which the second roll of tape matches as well . will : you want me to use taxpayer dollars and run the prints through a database , run the tape through a comparison scope , when , in all probability , if the father of the accused is n't lying , it will also have your client 's fingerprints on it ? are you u willing to risk adding to my evidence against devon ? michael : i accept that risk because persons of interest , in addition to my client , with motive and opportunity to dispatch the victim , had access to that second roll of duct tape during the window of time in which the murder was committed . potentially , we have a long list of potential suspects to exclude preemptively . [ scene_break ] dru : devon ... are you excited ? devon : i 'm nervous . dru : okay , all right , listen ... positive thoughts . positive thoughts . okay ? devon : yeah . dru : okay . neil : hey , son , we 're proud of how you 've handled this . dru : mm - hmm . devon : i 've been , uh ... i 've been thinking a lot about the adoption -- a lot . um ... i just wan na say that ... you guys adopting me ... is huge . um ... even back when i was an honor student , it would 've been huge . but for you guys to do it ... with me being indicted and facing what i 'm facing , and to show that it does n't affect your opinion towards me ... that 's ... beyond huge . dru : oh , sweetie , i love you . man : hello , everyone . dru : hello , dr. mintz . dr. mintz : welcome . neil : dr. mintz , hi , good to see you again . uh , you remember my wife , drucilla ? dr. mintz : hello . devon . devon : how you doing ? dr. mintz : good , you ? devon : how do you spell your name again ? dr. mintz : it 's mintz . devon : it 's right there . dr. mintz : you feeling good ? devon : yeah , yeah , i 'm good . dr. mintz : you ready to do this ? devon : i 'm ready . dr. mintz : all right , let 's have it . [ scene_break ] jill : i remember how hard i resisted the idea of you being my mother , even though in my heart i felt it was true . kay : do you know if ... having a stroke had n't coincided with the news , i would 've -- i would 've demanded proof . jill : well , i should have . kay : do you suppose we depended too much on faith ? jill : it 's really hard for us to get the words out , is n't it ? kay : i ca n't believe the words that are in my mind . maybe you 're not my daughter . jill : maybe you 're not my mother . [ scene_break ] michael : when tape used in the murder is analyzed side - by - side against the tape found in the newman break room , i hope to prove that the break room tape has as much if not more probability of having been used in that murder than tape taken from the winters ' apartment . will : you 're basing your case on hope . i 'm basing mine on evidence . michael : evidence ? evidence i will systematically undermine , piece by piece in front of the jury . william ... you have a report full of unknowns . your case is in trouble if you do n't find out what the story is hind that second roll of tape . and you have all the tools in the world to do it , including the grand jury . will : when a defense attorney is trying this hard to sell me something ... michael : all right , you know what ? you know what you do n't wan na see ? you do n't wan na see me get up in front of a jury and say , `` ladies and gentlemen , the prosecution does n't need you . the prosecution has decided to become judge and jury . the prosecution did n't wan na solve a crime , the prosecution wanted to prosecute someone who was easy . someone who is vulnerable , someone who could n't even hear what he was being accused of , someone you might suspect they did n't even want to be able to hear what he had been accused of -- `` to which you might object . and i would say to the judge , `` your honor , why would we suspect this ? because the prosecution could 've cleared up this whole mess by going to the vast databank , to which he has unlimited access , and finding the person or persons who he could have produced due to the piece of evidence , but he chose not to . `` william ... i know you do n't wan na convict an innocent man . i know you really do n't . [ scene_break ] paul : okay , so there are multiple sets of prints on the tape from the break room . brad : well , that 's good . i have plenty of company . has michael convinced the da to run it through the database ? paul : i do n't know if he has yet , but i expect him to . michael 's argument is very persuasive . the da either does it now or michael will make it an issue at trial . brad : and there 's nothing you can do to stop him ? all right , sorry . forget i asked . it 's reflex . that 's my dumb luck , huh ? i happen to handle that roll of tape before you came to get it . i mean , there 's got ta be hundreds of cabinets in this building filled with office supplies and junk , and i open that particular one . michael : please keep in mind that michael 's job is not to prosecute you . he 's interested only in defending devon hamilton . brad : and you 're doing that by throwing suspicion everywhere you can . paul : look , he was able to find out that you were at carmen 's hotel that day . brad : paul , this has got to stop , for both our sakes . if michael gets overzealous about this and my background becomes public -- paul : he wo n't find out from me . brad : it 's the domino effect that concerns me . one bit of information leads to another . and suddenly the cops are all over me about the murders of my family , and the people that was associated with is coming after my mother and me . that 's unacceptable . paul : i know what i mean by `` unacceptable . `` what do you mean , brad ? brad : i ca n't let it happen . paul : do n't do anything stupid . brad : do n't you let michael get too close to me on this , paul . [ scene_break ] victoria : hello , jack . abby : hi , uncle jack . are you and mommy still fighting ? ashley and i are not fighting . sometimes grown - ups disagree loudly . abby : that 's what you call it . victoria : what were you and ashley disagreeing loudly about ? jack : oh , i 'm sure the same things you and nicholas disagree loudly about . victoria : mm - hmm . only louder . jack : hello , jack abbott . victor : please come to my office right away . jack : i 'm on my way up right now . [ scene_break ] jill : i realize that i brought up the subject of my taking over the reins at chancellor at the worst possible moment . mother ? please say that this sudden doubt over our genetic connection is not your way of telling me kay : oh , no , it 's not , jill . i mean , the ring , the baby , running through the forest -- i mean , uh ... it makes no sense at all . i was thinking out loud . it never occurred to me that ... the possibility that we 're not related ? i never even thought about it until today . jill : so we were both just thinking out loud ? kay : well , in -- in case ... um , it 's not obvious , i hope we are mother and daughter , because the alternative is too disturbing to think about . jill : i mean , i do n't even know that i 'd wan na find , uh , my biological mother if it -- if it were n't -- kay : no , no , no , no , no , i understand . just the thought of ... having another child that i 've never met is too radical for me to comprehend . and here we are ... thinking the unthinkable . [ scene_break ] victor : jack , please meet sachiko . jack : hello . victor : sachiko , this is mr. jack abbott . sachiko : i 'm pleased to meet you . victor : sachiko 's here because you canceled your product tie - in with jabot cosmetics . jack : i see . uh , and what is your interest in jabot ? sachiko : except for one of your excellent moisturizers , i have no interest in it at all . jack : well , i 'm pleased that you like the product . it 's actually not my moisturizer . i no longer have any connection with my father 's company . sachiko : i did n't realize that . uh , victor has explained the stress you were experiencing because of your recent decision to terminate this alliance . jack : whoa -- sachiko : and he has to introduce you to ikebana . jack : to flower arranging ? victor : oh , ikebana is more than that . sachiko can explain it to you . its aesthetic encourages the harmonious relationship with the organic environment , with the sky , the earth , with humanity . jack : you do n't say ? um ... listen , i have a fairly full plate today . victor : jack , may i suggest you and i now take off our ties , our jackets , and we join sachiko in the performance of her art . and once we have learned her skills , you and i will incrementally move towards a greater harmony with the world around us . [ scene_break ] dr. mintz : all right , i 'm going to ask you some questions . and we 're gon na see how much you can pick up . devon : okay . so no more signing then , right ? all right . dr. mintz : all right . devon : okay , let 's give it a shot . dr. mintz : okay . you look over there . devon : you want me to look that way ? dr. mintz : and the two of you , no reactions . we do n't wan na give him any visual cues . neil : sure . dru : yes , doctor . devon : no clues ? clues ? did you say something like that ? dr. mintz : very good . dru : good , honey ! dr. mintz : what color is the sky ? devon : um ... okay , i did n't quite -- i did n't make that out . it sounds like it 's coming through cotton or something . it 's muffled a little bit . dr. mintz : what color is the sky ? devon : i got `` color . `` you said `` color . `` that 's all i could make out , though . [ scene_break ] will : it 's all or nothing , counselor . high power microscopic magnification of the tape ends as well as color composition and spectrographic analysis of composition . michael : you 're my hero . will : if all this work and expense show that your theory is wrong , and this second roll is n't relevant to the case , do not come to me for a plea bargain . michael : that almost sounds like a threat . will : then i 've made myself clear . michael : looking forward to it , counselor . [ scene_break ] victor : there ... sachiko : excellent , victor . i would be proud to have created that myself . victor : i am honored . sachiko : um ... uh , jack ? may i respectfully suggest that you avoid symmetry ? jack : wait , avoid symmetry ? victor : yes , the essence of ikebana is asymmetry . jack : asymmetry . victor : just look at how the japanese use empty spaces as part of their composition . jack : empty space ? victor : yes , you see it in their -- in their landscape paintings . you see it in their architecture . you see it in their gardens . it 's beautifully demonstrated , et cetera , et cetera . jack : et cetera . victor : and , jack , i promise you , if you allow yourself to open up to this world just ever so slightly , without preconceptions , without pre - judging anything , as abby would , then such mundane concerns as who owns jabot cosmetics would become mere ... trivial preoccupations . [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , ashley ... ashley : hello . nikki : victor and i had the pleasure of abby 's company at the club this morning . ashley : oh , she loves every minute she spends with you . nikki : she was so cute trying to re - enact some argument you had with jack . ashley : oh , that 's abby , always reporting the bad news . nikki : yeah . well , i get that you 're upset with jack . i am . but you said that you understood why he separated nvp from jabot , but for the life of me , i ca n't . ashley : well , i guess it 's water under the bridge now , is n't it ? nikki : yeah , boiling water . ashley : what i do n't understand is you were originally against the tie - in , remember that ? nikki : i was . i was . i thought that the connection would undercut our brand , but it did n't . it enhanced it . and jack undid months of hard work . you know , it must be very difficult for you . i mean , you do n't get to work with jack at all now that he 's at nvp and you 're at jabot all by yourself . ashley : i know . it 's not easy , but i 'm coping . i 'll talk to you later . nikki : sure . coping ... [ scene_break ] michael : we know jack paid carmen a large sum of money on the day she was killed . we just ca n't understand why he did it . paul : well , if he was planning to kill her , does n't that seem like a waste of money ? michael : i 'd go for whatever reason was a way for jack to ... make the police conclude what you just concluded . therefore , throwing suspicion away from himself . and therefore , it would be a great investment . the winters had obvious motives . they 're newman employees . but suggesting that the parents of the accused could be guilty has got to be my last resort . a complete stranger is always a possibility , but not a viable alternative in this case . which brings us back to brad carlton . paul : you do n't really think he 's guilty , do you ? michael : well , my job is to defend devon . which means i help the jury see anyone else but devon as a potential suspect . you know , every time i bring up brad carlton 's name , you seem to back off . paul : oh , michael , we have been over and over this . i have been a newman employee a lot longer than i have been working for you on this case . brad is a newman board member . if i 'm spying on him and word gets out -- michael : all right , you know what ? i ca n't fault your logic , but i also ca n't escape the impression that protecting brad . paul : protecting him from what ? michael : that 's my question . [ scene_break ] victoria : hi . brad : hey . let me help you with that . victoria : oh , thank you . thank you . so is ashley rescheduling ? brad : she 's , uh , taking my request under advisement . victoria : good , so maybe we 'll have abby for christmas eve ? brad : i 'll stay on her . victoria : so what did paul have to say about the investigation ? brad : i ca n't seem to get off baldwin 's radar . victoria : all right , then they 're gon na find your fingerprints . well , at least they wo n't be the only ones . brad : small comfort . victoria : maybe paul can contain the damage . [ scene_break ] michael : i will have the papers filed within the hour . great . thank you . oh , this is gon na look great to the jury . paul : what ? michael : the winters want to formally adopt devon . and so far as i can tell , they 're not doing it to help his legal case . but you can bet i 'll manage to , uh , let the jury know that they have so much faith in his innocence , that they are going to adopt him under this cloud of indictment for murder . you can use that vote of confidence . a little expression of faith ? he 's overcome a lot to get where he is . and now his life , his potential , his plans for the future ... are all up in the air . which is why he needs an investigator dedicated to helping him , and not just helping him when he 's not stepping on the toes of another client . paul : i could n't agree more . michael : good . paul : which is why i 'm quitting this job . [ scene_break ] dr. mintz : devon ? do n't be discouraged , okay ? sometimes it just takes a little bit of tweaking . devon : okay . well , keep on tweaking it . dr. mintz : all right . and back that way , please ? devon : that way ? what color is the sky ? devon : um ... i only get the `` color `` part . that 's all i heard . i ca n't make out the rest . if this thing does n't work , you know , guys , um ... i 'm no worse off than i was . at least i - i tried . if we have to keep signing , it 's no big deal . at least i can hear a freight train coming . that 's got ta be a plus . yeah . dru : i have to get out of here , okay ? neil : what ? do n't do that . dru : i ca n't breathe , honey . i ca n't stand to see him like this anymore . and if he sees me , then ... i do n't want him to see me cry , so we have to think of an excuse , okay , please ? i have to get out of here . what are we gon na do ? neil : just give it a few minutes , its okay . devon : what are we gon na do ? i heard you say something about crying and then , uh , you said , `` what are we gon na do ? `` dru : yes ! devon : you 're upset and you do n't want me to see you cry , is that it ? dru : yes , honey ! yes ! yes , baby ! devon : i can hear you guys . keep talking to me . keep talking to me ! dru : you 're beautiful , honey ! you can hear ? we love you ! we love you ! it 's worked , doctor ! we can not thank you enough . neil : thank you . thank you , doctor . i appreciate that . dr. mintz : he 's a very brave young man . neil : now you can , uh , listen to all the lectures that i 've been saving up for you . i got a long list of stuff for you to do , partner . devon : lectures ? neil : yeah . devon : lectures ? no , no , i 'll just turn off the transmitter and tune you out . dru : it 's working ! devon : i can hear you guys . [ scene_break ] jill : absolutely , i 'm with you on that . woman : may i help you ? kay : uh , yes , we 're here to give samples , uh , for a dna test . woman : do you have an appointment ? jill : uh , yes , we called earlier and they have an opening . woman : okay , so sign in and i 'll get the forms you need to fill out . kay : i hope you know if it turns out that we have no genetic connection , we 're still mother and daughter . no , i 'm not about to waste the effort i put into making you shape up . jill : and i 'm not about to waste all the time i took learning to tolerate you . [ scene_break ] victor : you know , i think i shall take sachiko 's work home with me . come to think of it ... why do n't you take one of them ? jack : you know , i think this really requires the eye of a connoisseur . thank you , though , i had a great experience . victor : jack , jack , put this in front of you . gave upon it . meditate upon it . jack : thanks , i 'll do that . victor : domo arigato . jack : right . [ scene_break ] ashley : do n't look at me . i did n't send it . jack : i know . i made this . ashley : you ? no way . jack : strange , but true . forget what i said earlier about victor being back at work . he 's still in his own little world . [ next_on ] sullivan : i can tell you 're lying . you quit for another reason . so what was it ? jill : what if it 's true ? kay : you are my daughter . that 's all there is to that . jack : to finally erasing gloria from the abbott family . ashley : why did n't we think of this sooner ? | nikki wants to go and tells katherine about what jack has done or get michael to start finding the documents to prove that jack is the owner of jabot . victor says that for now they should do nothing as they only have abby 's word to go on and that would n't stand up in court . he can hardly wait to smell that goose cooking in his pot this christmas . nikki sees katherine at another table and goes to her in the club asking how she is doing . katherine tells about the dreams with the ring in it and now the new dream where she is running through the woods carrying a baby . she was so drunk back in those days that she ca n't put her thoughts together . later at home , kay tells jill about the dream and it gets her upset . she is sure now that the baby was n't jill . it was a boy . they have to get this figured out . soon katherine and jill are questioning if jill really is katherine 's daughter . they went on faith that this was the case , but maybe they should have done some testing . they call a doctor and head to the office to fill out forms and get a dna test done . jack is in the office when he overhears victor telling victoria that they have to come up with some other projects now to make up for some things that did n't work out as planned . jack gets concerned over what he hears and he calls his sister who is still angry with him and asks her if she is sure that victor bought her story when she talked to him the day before . she thought things went fine . nikki is behind jack and hears his concerns . she goes back to victor 's table and tells him that they have to be smarter . jack has his spidey senses tingling , and might not believe that victor is honestly being a friend . when he returns to the office , victor calls jack to the office and when jack gets there , victor introduces him to sackhiko . she is a japanese woman who is there because of the cancellation of the tie - in deal . jack does n't understand . `` she is here to help you relax , seeing as you are under so much stress . she will be introducing us to the fine art of flower arranging `` jack tries to get out of there but victor takes his jacket off and coaxes jack to do the same . jack ends up staying and at the end , victor insists that he take his arrangement home to meditate on it . jack takes the plant out and goes to the lunchroom where his sister is . `` hey ash ! remember i told you that victor was back to work ? i was wrong . he is still in his own little world . `` ashley looks to the doorway and sees victor standing there smiling at her . he waves like a child and then walks off to his office where he picks up his arrangement and drops it in the wastebasket . |
billy : thank you , thank you . ( slams receiver down ) all right . so rafe is gon na draw up a contract , and once we sign it , the money 'll be transferred into your account . victoria : ohh , and `` restless style `` will be yours again . that 's great . billy : aah ! thank you for doing business . nick : sure . ( cell phone rings ) nick : nick newman . hey , greg . what 's up ? billy : ( giggles ) nick : what ? hey , can you guys turn on your tv ? billy : yeah . nick : all right , thanks for calling . dad 's been arrested . man : billionaire victor newman confessed to the murder of his ex - wife diane jenkins . mr. newman turned himself over to authorities at his ranch earlier today . billy : did n't see that one coming . nick : that 's 'cause it 's ridiculous . no way would dad kill diane . victoria : why would dad confess ? nick : i do n't know , but we got ta get to the police station . victoria : i 'm sure that michael is with him , and we should get to mom , because this is gon na hit her really hard . nick : yeah , let 's go see her first . i 'll drive . victoria : okay . bye . billy : bye . [ scene_break ] nikki : ohh . ( sighs ) victor ? victor , are you here ? deacon : sorry , it 's just me . nikki : what the hell are you doing here ? deacon : uh ... i brought you home . do n't you remember what -- ? nikki : get out of here . deacon : nikk , nikk -- nikki , come here . nikki : get out ! deacon : let me help you . let me help you , please . nikki : i do n't need any help , and i do n't need your help . you ca n't help me ! deacon : honey , you know what ? i 'm the only one who can help you . nikki : god ! [ scene_break ] ronan : i ca n't remember a time taking a more detailed confession , especially with somebody with such a nasty hangover . victor : my head may be pounding , but i ... can still think straight , okay ? i just did n't want there to be any ... ( exhales quickly ) misunderstanding . ronan : well , if your son confirms your story , there wo n't be . paul : thanks . all right , i just -- i 'm sending it over now . ( hangs up phone ) adam : i got a message from detective malloy . paul : he wanted me to take your official statement on what you saw in the park the night diane jenkins was murdered . adam : you mean my eyewitness account of my father killing her ? paul : i mean the truth . ronan : it 's your statement . if it 's true ... sign it . michael : i 'd like to have a moment with my client -- alone . michael : all right , all right . tell me . now is the time to tell me what 's going on . victor : not now and not here . now give me the statement . michael : victor -- victor : i said give it to me now , okay ? i know what i 'm doing . adam : why would i lie ? ronan : because you 're adam . paul : and you tried to frame victor for murder before . adam : well , if you do n't want to hear what i have to say -- ronan : wait . i do . just wait here a second . jake , do n't forget mr. newman . michael : this could mean years in prison , victor , maybe the rest of your life . you 've got to li -- victor : this , detective malloy , is my confession for diane jenkins ' murder , signed , okay ? ronan : take him away . [ scene_break ] daniel : oh , can you , uh , keep this warm ? eden : yeah . daniel : i 'll be right back . hey . lily : hey . daniel : how you doin ' ? you lookin ' for someone ? lily : um , yeah , i 'm actually looking for cane . daniel : well , i do n't think he 's here right now . you want to sit with me ? lily : um , sure . oh . daniel : so ... ( clicks lips ) how are you ? how are the kids ? how 's life ? lily : uh , good , you know , busy . kids are amazing . daniel : mm - hmm , and life ? lily : life -- i feel like i can actually breathe for the first time , you know ? and i can actually walk outside of my house and not feel like someone 's gon na hurt me or my children , so that 's good . ( chuckles ) daniel : happy looks good on you . lily : well , it would n't have happened without cane . daniel : you know , lily , you may trust the guy , but i still do n't . [ scene_break ] billy : hey . cane : hey . billy : you got a second ? cane : sure . what 's up ? billy : you know , i did n't get a chance to say thank you for making that myanmar trip for me . not exactly a fun vacation spot . cane : yeah , well , uh , you know , considering the whole point of going was to find that girl chelsea , um ... ( clicks lips ) i did n't get much business done , but -- billy : yeah , it 's all right , it 's all right . you did one better . you found mom and vicki . who knows what would have happened if you did n't ? cane : huh . well , i got a feeling those two could have , uh , taken care of themselves . billy : yeah , i 'm sure they 'd agree with you . but i 'm glad you found 'em just the same . [ scene_break ] jack : there was a time i imagined us spending every evening this way -- sharing wine , talking . emily : yeah , it 's hard not to think about how different our lives might have been if , uh , patty ... but she did . jack : i did n't mean to bring up a bad memory . i -- emily : no , it -- it 's okay . it 's hard for you , too , remembering those times . jack : suddenly and strangely as patty appeared , she disappeared . emily : so i take it that you have n't heard from her since she escaped from the mental hospital ? no ? mm . [ scene_break ] genevieve : myrna . myrna : hmm ? genevieve : ( sighs ) i know you do n't like being out in public , but i do think it 's good for you . myrna : oh , i do n't know about that . genevieve : ( laughs ) look , it 's just a few errands . i wrote you a list , okay ? i 'm gon na go to jack 's house . i 'll be there . meet you back at the house ? myrna : uh ... yeah . okay , then . i guess i better get going , then . oh , my god . oh , my god . genevieve : myrna ? what 's the matter ? myrna : it 's just i 'm ... feeling a bit dizzy and -- genevieve : okay , look ... myrna : ( sighs ) genevieve : just stay seated , take a deep breath , have a little bit of cold water . myrna : okay . okay . ( breathes heavily ) [ scene_break ] jack : no , not since patty called from south america to talk to her brother has anyone heard from her . emily : oh . well , i have to confess that the doctor part of me thinks it 's a shame , but the rest of me is just so relieved . is that so terrible ? jack : after what she put you through , hardly . can i get you a tissue or something ? i -- emily : i 'm sorry . no , i 'm okay , i 'm okay . ( sniffles ) jack : you know what throws me ? i -- emily : ( clears throat ) jack : i do n't know how patty looks out for herself that far away from home . emily : ( sniffles ) i think its better that she stays far away from here . it 'll be easier for her to cope . jack : you mean , far away from victor . emily : oh , jack . you and i did our fair share of damage to her . jack : unintentionally . emily : i know . jack : he brought her to town to hurt me , and in the process , my -- my niece colleen ... you know , i still look at my sister traci and wonder if she 'll ever lose that pain in her eyes . emily : i am so sorry . jack : my god , so much was lost . emily : just move forward . jack : move forward . emily : i should go . jack : ( stammering ) wait . could you -- could you stick around a bit longer ? i 'd -- i 'd love for you to meet someone . she 's helped me move forward . emily : ( sighs ) i -- you have me curious . jack : then you 'll stay ? emily : yeah ... ( sniffles ) sure , for a little while . [ scene_break ] genevieve : okay , myrna , listen , why do n't you do the errands tomorrow ? right now -- right now , just go back to the house and get some rest . myrna : oh , no , it 's -- i do n't -- i do n't think i can do it on my own , i do n't , i -- genevieve : it 's gon na be okay . i will call you a cab . i really believe that once you 're back inside the house and you feel safe and secure , you 're gon na be just fine . all right ? come on now , 'cause i 've got ta get going . myrna : ( whimpers ) genevieve : i 'm already late for my date with jack . myrna : i just do n't feel good . i ca n't do it . genevieve : it 's okay . [ scene_break ] michael : okay , we 're alone . attorney - client privilege in effect , all right ? victor : ( inhales deeply ) that 's what i 'm counting on , okay ? michael : this has to do with nikki , does n't it ? victor : she admitted to killing diane jenkins . she got drunk , and she told me . michael : that 's why you confessed . victor : yeah . michael : why did n't you come to me ? why did n't you come to me , victor , first before -- victor : there was no -- there was no time , okay ? the cops were at the door , ready to arrest her , so ... i had to act quickly . michael : ( laughs ) oh , god . of course you did . i do n't know if i can get you out of this one . victor : all i want you to do now is help me sell this to malloy . michael : that you 're guilty . victor : nikki is very , very fragile , very fragile , so under no circumstances must we allow malloy to go after her , all right ? michael : you 're gon na have to con -- sharon : victor , look me in the eye and tell me that you killed diane . [ scene_break ] adam : i was walking along the path near the footbridge . i heard some noises that sounded like struggling . paul : and what did you do ? adam : i tried to get a little bit closer . see what was going on , see if there was anything i could do . it sounded like someone was in trouble , and i was a little too late . victor was already bashing diane 's head in with a rock . there was nothing i could do . paul : ( scoffs ) you could have called the police . adam : all the times i 've been brought in here for questioning , and i 've told you that it was my father that did it -- paul : you know what ? if you had told us that you actually witnessed the murder , that might have made a difference . adam : and you would have just believed me ? no . i had to wait until my father was trapped in a corner and confessed . then i could tell you what i saw with my own eyes . then you would believe me . [ scene_break ] nikki : ( sighs ) deacon : you feeling better ? nikki : look , i meant what i said . i do n't need your help , okay ? deacon : yeah , i think i 'm gon na go back and get you some more coffee . nikki : oh , whatever . victoria : oh , mom . good , you 're here . nikki : hi . victoria : hi . nikki : uh , what is it ? what 's going on ? nick : we just heard the news . nikki : what news ? deacon : ( sighs ) nick : what the hell are you doing here ? deacon : look , your mo -- nikki : its okay , it 's okay . he drove me home from a meeting . deacon : yeah , it was kind of a rough meeting , and your mom really was n't in any shape to drive , so i brought her home . victoria : okay , well , thanks . we 'll take care of her now . deacon : okay . nikki : thank you , again , for -- for your help . deacon : anytime . nikki : mm - hmm . nikki : so , um ... what is this news ? nick : there 's no easy way to say this . dad just confessed to diane 's murder . [ scene_break ] billy : i am quite positive you helped me out because of mom and delia , but i do appreciate it . cane : yeah , well , you know , victor , you know , forced you to make some impossible choices with your family , so ... billy : yeah . cane : yeah . billy : he got in my head . he almost broke me . he had me halfway out of town before i , uh ... remembered what you said . cane : `` i 'm not gon na serve you `` ? billy : that 's right . cane : oh . billy : at jimmy 's . `` i 'm not gon na serve you . `` i wanted to drown myself in scotch and sorrow , and had to go halfway around the world and back before i realized i 'm gon na lose everything , and i finally got the message . cane : well , it 's better late than never . billy : i owe you . cane : i 'll just put it on your tab . [ scene_break ] lily : you ca n't blame cane because his dad 's a criminal . daniel : no , no , i ca n't , but you know what i can blame him for ? i can blame him for lying to you and i can blame him for trying to drag you into that life . lily : okay , he made some mistakes , okay , but i ... ( sighs ) i forgave him , daniel , okay ? and i wish that you would , too . daniel : well , if you want to be with him , there 's nothing i can do about that , but i do n't have to get behind it . [ scene_break ] nikki : i ca n't believe your father did this . nick : that 's because he did n't , mom . it 's not possible . nikki : i have to go to him . nikki : yes , could you please bring a car up ? thank you . are you gon na go to the station with me ? victoria : i 'm sorry . i 'm -- i 'm not going . nikki : victoria , your father needs all of us . victoria : i 'm sorry , okay ? nikki : well , you 're gon na go , are n't you ? nick : i 'll meet you there . nikki : ( sighs ) all right , will you please talk to your sister ? ( door slams ) victoria : i 'm not changing my mind . [ scene_break ] sharon : you ca n't say you killed diane because it is n't true . victor : yes , it is . sharon : then it was an accident , or it was self - defense . victor : no , it was n't . sharon : victor , you would n't kill someone in cold blood . diane had a child . you were close to kyle . there 's no way you did this . what 's going on ? victor : you have to accept what i 'm telling you , okay ? and now you must go . sharon : no . no , i will not walk away , not after the way you stood by me . you did everything in your power to free me when i was accused of a murder i did n't commit , and now you 're confessing to one i know you did n't do . why , victor ? [ scene_break ] lily : hey . cane : hey . lily : i thought you stood me up . cane : i ran into this guy . billy : hello . mm . ( growls ) lily : hi . welcome home . billy : thank you , and , uh , thank you for helping out with deedee while i was awol . lily : yeah , um , i heard something about you donating bone marrow or something , and it was n't really kevin ? billy : yeah , yeah , that 's a very long story , and not shockingly , i also got into a lot of trouble in myanmar . your mate here was trying to get me out of it . lily : wait , billy 's the reason you left the country ? cane : yeah . [ scene_break ] emily : oh , my god . ( sniffles ) did you get a cat ? jack : the woman i 'm seeing gave kyle a stray . it 's missing right now , but apparently he was around long enough to leave a few fur balls . emily : oh , well , this confirms that it 's really me , then . ( laughs ) jack : can i get you an antihistamine or something ? emily : ( sighs ) oh , no , no . you know what ? ( sniffles ) i should be going . i need to get back to chicago , and i 'm so terribly sorry i missed your friend . jack : i 'm glad you stopped by . emily : yeah , me , too . ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) well , jack , take care . jack : you take care , too . emily : ( sighs ) okay . jack : i 'll walk you out . emily : ohh . ( sniffles ) whoops ! jack : oh , i 'm sorry . emily : oh , thank you . ( sniffles ) ohh . jack : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) okay , dave , come out , come out , wherever you are . if it were n't for kyle , you could stay lost . ( doorbell rings ) jack : oh , genevieve . uh , come in , uh ... genevieve : you were expecting me , right ? jack : uh , yeah , yeah . uh , you -- you just missed -- you know what ? never mind . never mind . i 've actually been looking for dave . genevieve : oh . jack : he is missing . the wily cat gave me the slip . genevieve : uh - huh . you know what ? now i 'm getting a little curious . hmm . who 'd i miss ? [ scene_break ] nick : vick , come on . you do n't want to know what 's going on with dad ? victoria : i know what 's going on with dad . dad confessed to diane 's murder . nick : you know , you got every right to be mad at dad for what he did to billy , but you ca n't possibly believe that he would do something like this . victoria : well , i did n't expect him to keep a sick little girl 's father away from her , either . what kind of man does that ? maybe the kind of man that -- that kills his ex - wife in a fit of rage . nick : well ... ( sighs ) all right . if you do n't want to come to the police station for dad , then come for mom , all right ? victoria : ( sighs ) nick : she needs us . victoria : okay , well , mom knows that i will always be there for her . nick : but not dad . victoria : billy spent all that time in jail because of dad , so let 's see how he likes it . [ scene_break ] sharon : victor is an innocent man , and i am gon na prove it ... michael : listen to me , sharon . sharon : i do n't care what it takes . michael : you have no idea what you 're up against . sharon : ( sighs ) adam : a little role reversal . you 're here to rescue victor . ronan : we 'll call you if we need anything , adam . adam : yeah , or we could just hang out , ronan . sharon : what was he doing here ? paul : confirming victor 's confession . ronan : he claims that he saw victor kill diane . sharon : oh , my -- you do n't believe him , do you ? [ scene_break ] nikki : look ... ( sighs ) i wo n't let you do this for me . victor : baby , listen to me . you were drunk that night . your memory of what happened is n't clear . mine is . nikki : so you know the truth . victor : the truth is that things are where they should be . nikki : why should you pay for something that i did ? michael : thank you , guard . nikki . nikki : ( sighs ) victor : look , michael is a very good lawyer , one of the best in the country , and he will work with the d.a . to make sure i get a fair sentence , okay ? nikki : for a crime that you did n't commit . victor : i am guilty , period . nikki : i do n't believe you , and i do n't think michael believes you . do you ? michael , will you please talk to him ? tell him that you 're not believing a word of this and you 're not gon na go for it . michael : victor is a man of honor . he would never say or do anything that he did n't feel in his heart was right . nikki : oh , my god . i was there . i was there that night in the park , a - and ... victor says i do n't remember . that might be true , but i do remember some , maybe not all , and i remember seeing diane . and when i woke up , that rock was by my hand , and there was blood on it . there was blood on me . victor : but you do n't know what happened in between , and i do . nikki : plea -- will you please talk to him . michael : victor and i have discussed this . nikki : all right , if neither of you are gon na do anything , i - i 'll go talk to that detective . he 'll do something . michael : no , no . nikki , no ! no . you will make things more difficult for both of you if you tell anyone you were in the park the night diane was killed . victor : you listen to michael . nikki : this is not gon na work . victor : it already has . you have got to keep quiet . nikki : ( sighs ) you might have somehow convinced the police . you may have even convinced michael , but there are people who will never believe you . victor : ( sighs ) ( door opens ) nick : you want to tell me what 's going on ? [ scene_break ] sharon : ( clears throat ) this your new pastime ? making sure people go to jail for crimes they did n't commit ? adam : like father , like son . sharon : so that is what this is about -- payback , for victor trying to frame you for skye 's murder . adam : ( clicks lips ) some people might see it that way . sharon : hmm , you mean like , everyone ? adam : dad knows the truth . sharon : you do n't even deserve to call him that . you have been his biggest disappointment in his life . you 've never once done anything to make him proud . adam : that 's not the job of the black sheep . sharon : victor made sure that you did n't put me away for skye 's murder , and i 'm gon na make sure you do n't put him away for diane 's . adam : he certainly made sure to plead the fifth a year ago , which kept you in prison this whole time . you show too much loyalty , sharon . sharon : that 's something you 'll never understand . [ scene_break ] genevieve : so , uh , you never told me who you were having a glass of wine with when i arrived . jack : her name is emily . genevieve : she has good taste in lipstick and men . jack : we 're not an item . not anymore . genevieve : did you love her ? jack : once , very much , yeah . we came awfully close to getting married . genevieve : what happened ? jack : things got , uh , complicated . genevieve : yeah , i know a bit about complicated . jack : yeah , i 'm afraid i 've been in a few too many relationships that were complicated . genevieve : mm . i 've only been in one , and that 's enough for me . jack : well , then ... what do you say we do something that 's uncomplicated ? genevieve : okay . ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] victor : ( sighs ) sorry i lied to you , son . i should have come forward in the beginning , and , um ... admitted to killing diane jenkins . nick : why are you confessing now ? victor : to be frank with you , this detective malloy is getting on my nerves . he has hauled every one of my family into that interrogation room and given all of you a hard time . it 's got to stop . i had to come clean . nick : after all those years with diane , all of a sudden , you just snap and -- and kill her ? victor : do you know how awful she was ? she came after you . she filed a lawsuit against nikki , used her innocent son to get what she wanted to get . and then to make things worse , she makes a pact with that pathetic excuse of a man , your brother adam , to help him frame me for a bogus murder . that was it . i 'd had it . sorry . nick : you 're sorry for killing diane ? victor : no , not for that . i 'm sorry for having dragged all of you through this terrible ordeal . nick : well , we are behind you , dad , no matter what . victor : appreciate that , son . i do n't think your sister feels that way , does she ? nick : i ca n't speak for victoria . michael : i was hoping victoria would take over the company , at least temporarily , but she 's made it clear that 's not gon na happen . nick : which leaves adam in charge , and we all know how that worked out last time . victor : ( sighs ) nikki : you have `` restless style `` to run . nick : i had `` restless style . `` i sold it . so i 'm available , if you need me . victor : i ca n't think of anyone i 'd rather have run the company . ronan : visitation 's over . it 's time to go back to your cell . [ scene_break ] daniel : you know , maybe i should just forget about it . i mean , nothing i say is gon na change lily 's mind about cane . eden : yeah , well , this is n't faceplace , you know ? you ca n't just unclick `` like . `` daniel : why not ? eden : oh , come on . the heart does n't work that way . i learned that in paris . daniel : you want to talk about it ? eden : uh , no . ( slaps bar top ) daniel : whew ! good . wait . ( laughs ) wait , how come , um , i get to give you a personal tour of my crappy life , but , uh , yours is closed to the public ? is it -- is that what 's goin ' on here ? eden : uh , yeah , pretty much . lily : so is cane 's trip the reason you made it back home ? billy : it 's a big part of it . lily : wow . i never thought i 'd see this day . billy : what can i say ? the guy had my back ... cane : ( sighs ) billy : and if you ever quote me , i 'm going to deny it . the guy 's okay . i got ta go . bye , guys . cane : see ya . lily : bye . cane : ( chuckles ) lily : you 're definitely more than okay . eden : okay , new plan to make you forget your troubles . daniel : or to make me stop asking you questions about paris ? eden : they are showing my favorite french film at the strand . one look at jean seberg will drive all thoughts of lily from your mind . daniel : mm - hmm , and who does jean - paul belmondo drive from your mind ? eden : you 've seen it . daniel : i may already have my ticket , and i may have seen it every year since they started showing it . eden : ( chuckles ) wow , i thought i 'd be the only one in the theater . well , i guess it 'll be just the two of us , then . daniel : ( chuckles ) cane : what made you do it ? lily : what ? cane : trust me again . lily : i do n't know . when i found out that you were colin 's son , i felt like i did n't know you , you know ? like i 'd never known you . but then when you went after him and put him in prison , i realized that you were the same man i 'd always known , the one that i loved and trusted . cane : well , the , uh , man that you love and trust would like to take you out tonight on a date . lily : tonight ? cane : mm - hmm , tonight . lily : um ... ( laughs ) i would love to , but i do n't have a sitter . cane : oh , yes , you do , 'cause i spoke to cindy and she 's gon na stay late , and i already bought the tickets , so you ca n't say no . lily : tickets ? cane : mm - hmm . lily : okay , where are we going ? cane : well , c'est une surprise . lily : ah , french . cane : mm - hmm . lily : sounds very romantic . cane : so can i take that as a yes ? lily : oui , monsieur . [ scene_break ] genevieve : mm . myrna : ( exhales heavily ) [ scene_break ] victoria : deacon . can you believe it ? ( groans ) billy : okay , honey , maybe he really did just give her a ride home , you know ? victoria : no . that sleazebag is trying to take advantage of her , and with dad in jail -- billy : i 'm surprised you did n't go with your mom to see your dad . victoria : ( exhales sharply ) nick 's with her . billy : well , victor 's in some trouble here . victoria : ( sighs ) billy : if you want to go there and be with him , you just -- victoria : no , listen . my dad forced me to choose between the two of you , and i chose you . billy : he 's family . victoria : you 're my family now . billy : ( sighs ) victoria : i love you . [ scene_break ] nikki : victor . victor : everything will be all right . nick : he 's lying . paul : something 's not right about this . ronan : maybe nikki can tell us what that is . [ scene_break ] adam : so victor 's the perfect hero . i 'm pure evil , huh ? sharon : well , now that we have that cleared up ... adam : he 's going to disappoint you , sharon . it 's only a matter of time . sharon : you know , he once said to me the very same thing about you . adam : mm . well , i guess we are n't that different , then , after all . oh , wait . yes , we are . i did n't kill diane . ( sets down glass ) adam : ( sighs ) [ next_on ] sharon : i will do anything for faith . nick : you got ta stay away from adam . eden : you just did not do that . ( laughs ) adam : you might want to be a little bit nicer to me , especially after we talk about what you 've done . | nick , victoria , and billy hear about victor 's arrest on tv . victoria and nick head to the ranch to check on nikki and see how she is taking the news . deacon is at the ranch giving nikki a hangover cure . victoria and nick are not happy to see deacon there . nikki heads to the station with nick to talk to victor . they both try to persuade victor not to confess to a crime he did n't commit . victor tells nick that he got tired of ronan going after his family so he thought it was time to confess . victor tells nikki that he will protect her . but she wants to tell the police she killed diane . both michael and victor advise her not to talk to the police . sharon arrives and tells victor she knows he did n't kill diane and she will support him just like he did her until he is free . sharon tells adam he is despicable for confirming victor 's confession , but it does n't faze him because he only did the job of the black sheep of the family . nick agrees to run newman enterprises while victor is in jail . |
constance : good afternoon . nick : hi . are you the lady of the house ? constance : i am , indeed . may i help you with something ? nick : well , i hope so . i 'm looking for a woman who may have saved my life . constance : oh . nick : see , i got myself in some trouble out in the woods , and this woman found me and called for help . and since this is the only house in the vicinity , i was thinking maybe she lived here , 'cause i really wanted to say thank you . adam : go see who 's at the door . sage : i 'm not going anywhere until we settle this . adam : your idea of settling this is keeping me here against my will . sage : i kept your secret . i found a brilliant reconstructive surgeon who knows how to keep his mouth shut . thanks to me keeping my end of the deal , the world will believe that you are gabriel bingham , and i did that to spare constance the pain of losing her grandson . i 'm telling you something right now . if you walk out of here -- if you abandon that sweet woman , i 'm gon na go right to the police and tell them that adam newman is alive and well , and you will spend the rest of the life you owe to constance rotting in prison . avery : oh , i did n't order that . joe : your favorite cocktail . i figure it 's 5 : 00 somewhere . avery : it 's not my favorite anymore . joe : okay , well , take it as a peace offering . i - i did n't like how we left things yesterday , but , uh -- but i 'll leave you . avery : joe . wait . victoria : how was your little nap , sweetie ? what a baby . [ smooches ] let 's sit down so i can feed you . are you hungry ? [ cell phone vibrating ] stitch : victoria , hey . it 's me . i 'd like to see you and the baby . uh , once i finish up work , i wanted to stop by . i 'd like to catch up with you . ashley : hey . abby : hey , we got your text , so here we are . ashley : yeah , what 's going on ? stitch : brace yourselves , because i have some major news . billy : so , two christmas trees walk into a bar ... chelsea : we obviously had the same impulse . billy : to overdecorate ? chelsea : listen , we did say over thanksgiving that we were gon na start our own traditions . billy : we did . so , how about this -- we can leave this one down here and then take this one up to the bedroom so that santa can unwrap a present every night ? chelsea : well , as enticing as that sounds , i do n't think we need two trees in here . maybe you can find somebody else who needs a tree . billy : oh , all right . chelsea : [ chuckles ] um , i actually have to run to a meeting , but amanda is upstairs with connor . if you do n't mind taking care of the other tree for me today , and then when i get home , we can decorate . billy : sounds great . chelsea : okay . i will see you ... later . billy : bye . chelsea : bye . billy : [ exhales deeply ] chelsea : i need you to meet me at the club . it ca n't wait . stitch : so , i could n't sleep . i came in at 5 : 00 a.m. and went to work . that breakthrough we were close to on thanksgiving -- well , i did it . we 're there . ashley : what are you saying ? what -- you altered the scent ? stitch : even better . i obliterated it . yeah , instead of having to mask the pheromone base , we can start with a blank canvas . abby : wait , you 're saying that our love potion does n't stink anymore ? stitch : yeah . see for yourself . ashley : wait a minute . wait a minute . wait a minute . stitch : yeah . ashley : there 's nothing there . i mean , it -- you 've completely neutralized it . this is amazing . stitch : i thought you 'd be pleased . ashley : `` pleased `` ? are you kidding me ? stop being so humble ! this is amazing ! amazing ! oh , my god . abby : oh , my gosh . i - i do n't smell a thing . ashley : i know . stitch : yeah . ashley : and now for the fun part . we get to develop an enticing new fragrance . stitch : well , i love a challenge , so let 's do it . ashley : i know . that 's part of the reason why i hired you . abby : congratulations , stitch . stitch : thanks , abby . but , look -- look , there is -- there is one caveat . ashley : what ? stitch : um , i 'm just not sure that the potency 's still the same since i had to eliminate the scent . okay , i -- look , here 's the deal . i - i tried to maintain it , you know , but we 'll have to see . i e - mailed you the chemical analysis . we can start going over it before we start testing . ashley : okay . but wait a second . in the meantime , champagne ! are you kidding me ? ! abby : [ chuckles ] ashley : i have been saving a great bottle for this very occasion . abby : oh , bubbly ! i am so in . stitch : i think i 'm gon na have to pass 'cause it 's been a very long day , and i - i want -- i want to go see victoria , so ... i take it you both heard that billy is katie 's dad . ashley : well , yes , of course . abby : oh , it 's the 800-pound - gorilla - in - the - room time . ashley : come on . abby : mom , no , let -- let me say this . stitch , um , i know the truth . i know that you did n't murder your father , and i treated you like something i scraped off the bottom of my shoe , and you never deserved that . i 'm really sorry . stitch : apology accepted . abby : but ... stitch : here we go . abby : ... if you think that your story is gon na change things with victoria , you 're wrong . the baby is billy 's . they were a family before , and they 're an even bigger family now . stitch : i appreciate your fair warning , but i need to talk to victoria because , as far as i know , the future is wide open . billy : excuse me , but you would n't be in need of extra vegetation , would you ? victoria : you know , it just so happens i might . billy : excellent . i just thought i would bring this by for you and johnny and ... little katie , since it 's her first christmas . victoria : okay . come in . wow . constance : a bear trap ? they 're illegal . nick : yeah , once i stepped into it , i knew i was in some serious trouble . constance : oh . nick : the pain was like nothing i 've ever experienced . i kept passing out . i lost some blood . constance : it 's a wonder you were n't killed . nick : i may have been , if it was n't for this woman . i opened my eyes , and there she was . she promised to get me some help , and then an ambulance showed up , and she took off before i got a chance to get her name . constance : well , what is your name ? nick : oh , my name 's nick newman . constance : did you say `` newman `` ? as in , uh , victor newman ? nick : yes , ma'am . he 's my father . constance : i 'm sorry . i ca n't help you . no one here fits the description . adam : you go to the police , and you 'll be sending constance to her grave . she 's gon na find out not only that her grandson is dead , but her beloved sage has been lying to her for months . sage : you go ahead . we 're gon na be just fine . adam : what are you gon na do ? you gon na tell the police you 've been harboring a wanted man for nearly a year ? you gon na tell them that you helped me create a fake identity ? you do that . that 's a good idea . you do that , and you 're gon na find yourself in your own prison cell . sage : you son of a bitch ! you can not leave here ! adam : i do n't take orders from you ! constance : sage ? gabriel , are you in there ? sage : yes , constance . constance : [ sighs ] sage : you all right ? constance : [ sighs ] there was -- there was a man at the door . sage : i 'm so sorry . i should have answered it . adam : who was it ? constance : no , it 's -- it 's all right . i - i handled it . avery : i owe you an apology . joe : okay . for what ? avery : for suggesting that you threw that brick in the crimson lights window . honestly , the thought never even crossed my mind until you said that paul questioned you about it . i was upset , and i know you , and i know that you would never do anything violent like that . joe : i appreciate that . you know , the last thing i want is to be viewed as the enemy in your eyes . avery : i do n't want to have to see you like this at all , joe . i hate that this real - estate deal has become so contentious . joe : well , that makes two of us . avery : but you keep fighting for your project . joe : and you 're gon na keep fighting against it . avery : okay , well , you have to accept that there are some personal challenges that you can not win . joe : is that a challenge ? avery : joe , i need you to respect me and where i 'm at in my life with dylan ... like you and i always respected each other in the past . joe : look , i know we 've had our differences , okay ? and we do n't always see eye to eye on things , but , avery , i 've always wanted what 's best for you . avery : well , can you keep that in mind moving forward ? joe : i 'll do my best . dylan : hey . avery : hi . uh , i was just telling joe that we do n't believe he 's behind the whole brick - throwing incident . joe : sorry to hear what happened to your shop . i hope you guys find out who did it . dylan : yeah , i hope so , too . avery : nick ! where have you been ? we 've been so worried . it 's not like you to be out of touch , and why are you on crutches ? nick : it 's a long story . hey . i 'm nick newman . i own the place . joe : joe clark . pleasure . nick : ah . avery 's ex and the dude trying to tear down the warehouse district . joe : so i take it you 're in favor ? nick : adamantly opposed , actually , just like dylan and avery . joe : well , you ca n't win them all . i do have a few people in this town that are still in my favor . nick : well , not for long , at least if i have anything to say about it . joe : well , excuse me . pleasure to met you , nick . nick : mm - hmm . slick operator . not the kind of guy i expected you to be married to . avery : okay , you still have n't answered my question . where have you been , and why did n't you make it to the meeting ? you did n't even call to cancel . nick : yeah , my getaway did n't go as planned , but i came home to a letter from david sherman , sharon 's attorney . they have filed a countersuit . avery : yes , i did n't want you to find out that way . that 's why i wanted to have a meeting yesterday . dylan : david sherman -- that 's the lawyer who ripped nikki apart in court . i mean , sharon must feel pretty threatened to hire that guy . nick : yeah , i got to protect faith . dylan : i 'm not taking sides . avery : we 're all on faith 's side here . dylan : yeah , i 'm just -- i hate that you have to go through this . nick : oh , trust me -- i hate it more . i mean , you told me going after full custody could get ugly , but with david sherman involved , it got a whole lot harder . avery : well , i can handle david sherman . nick : i know , but it 's just every time i think i 'm getting my life together , i turn the corner , and there 's some ugly surprise waiting for me . adam : who was at the door ? constance : oh , some man selling something . i - i sent him away . adam : are you sure there was n't more to it than that ? constance : gabriel , your bag . what 's going on ? adam : i 'm getting a little restless here . you know , i thought i would leave for a little while . i 'm all cooped up . i 'm sure you understand that , right ? constance : i wo n't hear of it . you 're still recovering . adam : i 'm not . i feel great . you know , thanks to how well you two have been taking care of me , i feel fantastic . constance : what if you hurt yourself ? you 're not ready . adam : i am ready . constance : oh , fine . fine , then i 'm not ready . i 'm not -- i ca n't let you go just yet . please , please promise me you 'll stay . jeff : okay , buttercup . i dropped everything to meet you here . what 's so urgent ? oh . that 's a lot of benjamins . what a nice surprise , and it 's not even christmas yet . chelsea : i offered to pay you to drop the lawsuit , and then i never heard back from you . i thought maybe the reality of cold , hard cash in your hand might motivate you . jeff : i see . chelsea : half now , half after you drop the suit . come clean . tell the hospital that stitch rayburn did not commit malpractice . do we have a deal ? ashley : abby , i have to read ben 's report , so if you need to get going , go ahead . abby : am i being dismissed ? ashley : no . abby : i feel like you 're mad at me . ashley : maybe a little disappointed , i guess . did you have to be so blunt with him ? i mean , really , you tell him that he has absolutely no chance with victoria -- was that necessary ? abby : am i wrong ? ashley : probably not . but do you honestly have to be so unequivocal ? the fact of the matter is , we do n't really know what victoria 's going to do , do we ? abby : well , maybe you do n't . ashley : regardless , ben 's going through a really tough time . would it have killed you just to show a little kindness ? abby : [ sighs ] i am doing stitch a favor . he 's just making it harder on himself . the man needs to open his eyes and stop dreaming about a future with victoria that is never gon na happen . ashley : why not let him dream ? billy : please tell me this is straight now . victoria : um , actually , it 's still kind of leaning to the right a little . i think you might have to get a saw and straighten it out . billy : you got to be kidding me . victoria : i am kidding you . it 's totally fine . billy : you 're not funny . she 's not funny . victoria : [ as katie ] `` yes , she is , daddy . `` billy : [ chuckles ] two against one . that 's not fair . you know , i was thinking that -- i mean , if it 's okay with you -- i could stick around and help decorate the tree . victoria : [ normal voice ] yeah , i think you should . i mean , after all , it is your gift to katie . billy : well , to all of you . yeah , especially katie . you know , it is never too early to start learning proper tree - decorating technique , and , if i do say so myself , you 're about to learn from the best . it starts with the lights . you got to untangle these . the key here is patience . you 're looking for a loose strand to start the unraveling , and , uh , of course , there is no shame in just junk - piling these and buying new lights . [ chuckles ] vick , you okay ? victoria : yeah . billy : [ sighs ] it 's dee dee 's special ornament . we put that on top of our tree last year . victoria : you should take this home . you should put it on your own tree . billy : come here . abby : congratulations on your promotion , tobias . tobias : thanks . when , uh , ashley told me she had an opening , i applied right away . ashley : tobias is a very fast learner . you 're gon na be a great asset to our team . i can feel it . tobias : well , i 'm thrilled to be working for you . ashley : well , the very first order of business is we placed an order with our french wholesaler , and no delivery . could you track it down , see what 's going on with it ? tobias : will do . ashley : thank you so much . abby : um , mom , listen , i am gon na take off . ashley : okay , honey . i 'll see you later . ashley : and i needed to tell you one thing . i forgot . aunt traci wants to do this christmas - shopping thing this weekend -- us single ladies take on the holiday . ashley : yeah , sounds like fun . abby : yeah . how is it possible that three women as fabulous as us have no one to kiss under the mistletoe this year ? ashley : you thought you were gon na be married earlier this year . are you doing okay ? are the holidays getting to you ? tell me the truth . abby : no , no . i 'm -- no . i - i thought it was gon na be horrible . no , i did . but it 's not so bad , you know , not having a man in my life . i 'm really not freaking out . it 's kind of nice . and if you 're surprised , imagine how i feel . ashley : well , maybe sometimes it 's better that way , huh ? independent , strong , alone . abby : should i take that at face value , or are you trying to tell me something ? ashley : i think you 're letting your imagination work overtime , and i 've got things to do . abby : okay , okay . ashley : bye . love you . chelsea : i see you 're doing the math in your head , trying to figure out if this bogus lawsuit will gain you more money than the money i 'm offering you . jeff : i 'm suing them for millions . chelsea : if you go to court , it does n't necessarily mean you 'll win . you could end up with nothing , instead of two envelopes full of cash . jeff : you 're really determined to stop me , are n't you ? chelsea : you know , stitch has suffered enough . you do n't know his whole story . it 's -- jeff : enlighten me . chelsea : just take my word for it , okay ? dropping this lawsuit -- it 's -- it 's just the right thing to do . jeff : [ chuckles ] [ sighs ] nice try , sweetie , but your daddy 's no fool . you 're not going to bat for this guy out of the goodness of your heart . chelsea : okay , why i 'm doing it does n't matter . that does n't affect the amount of zeroes in your payout , okay ? jeff : last time you and i talked about billy , you tried to hide it , but you were worried , and if victoria 's baby turns out to be his -- chelsea : her name is katie , and she is billy 's . jeff : ah . well , just admit it , honeybunch . you 're doing this 'cause you 're scared . you want to clear the path for victoria and that fake doctor so you can have billy all to yourself . billy : i was so lost last year . victoria : i remember . billy : you know , it was like there was this big , black cloud looming over everything . i mean , without delia , how could there -- how could there even be christmas ? victoria : well , you tried . you remember you went with johnny and me to see santa . [ chuckles ] and we picked out that little raggedy christmas tree . it was the last one on the lot . billy : yeah . [ chuckles ] victoria : brought that home . that gave me hope . billy : i really wanted to make it work so bad . even though i made everything worse , in my heart , i - i really just wanted it all to be better . victoria : you remember i told you you do n't have to apologize , right ? look , we may not be together anymore , but i feel like we 're in a better place than we were last year . we both have things moving us forward . we have this beautiful baby daughter now . honestly , i 'm just -- i 'm really glad it feels like we 're friends again . it 's really nice . billy : a lot to be thankful for . victoria : sure is . billy : and for one thing , i found a much better tree this year . [ both chuckle ] victoria : oh . she is so sweet . avery : so , victoria and the baby are doing well ? nick : they are both doing great . dylan : now , that is some happy news . nick : right ? dylan : yeah . nick : you know what ? a toast . to little katie . dylan : hear , hear ! avery : to katie . nick : katie . dylan : hey , stitch . uh , sorry . we did n't -- we did n't see you there . stitch : i 'm as happy as you are that victoria and the baby are happy and healthy . nick : yeah , vick left me a message . stitch : then you know , huh ? nick : it must have been hard hearing the baby was n't yours , but honestly , i 'm glad that the truth finally came out . stitch : yeah , me , too . you know , it 's been a long time coming . avery : uh , you know , can i talk to you for a second about the case ? nick : yeah . dylan : hey , stitch , have a seat , man . i , uh , hope you do n't think i was being disloyal . stitch : not at all , man . she 's , uh -- she 's your niece , no matter who the father is . dylan : i was worried about you . i mean , when the results came back , i did n't hear from you . stitch : yeah , i did n't really want to talk to anyone . dylan : so , what are you gon na do about victoria ? stitch : i still love her . i 'd love to be with her , but ... i think her and billy are already back together . i saw the three of them together , and they were looking like ... dylan : a family ? stitch : you know , i - i guess i did n't want to believe that it would happen . [ chuckles ] [ sighs ] dylan : is there anything i can do ? stitch : let 's change the subject . i just want a quiet drink . dylan : yeah , that i can make happen . avery : okay , so 10 : 00 , my office . you have to be there . we have a lot to go over . nick : done -- definitely gon na be there this time . avery : okay , i 'll see you then . nick : okay . avery : i 'm glad that you and dylan could be civil to each other . joe : look , i 'm not trying to make things difficult for you , avery . i - i hope my text over thanksgiving did n't cause trouble with dylan . avery : we had a lovely thanksgiving . joe : you -- you did n't show him , did you ? is there a reason you 're finding it difficult to be honest ? avery : absolutely not . joe : avery . avery : joe . enjoy your drink . dylan : that 's great . that 's great news . thanks . that was stan lewis on the phone . avery : the community organizer . dylan : he promised to have a ton of people at the rally to save the warehouse district . avery : that 's great . we need all the help we can get . dylan : yeah , so , what were you talking to joe about ? avery : um , it 's so stupid . it 's so silly . dylan : try me . it 's ... avery : um , he sent a text -- `` happy thanksgiving . `` and , uh -- and i did n't mention it because we were having such a good time with nikki and everyone at the party , and , uh , but we said that we were gon na be open and honest about everything , so i 'm telling you now . dylan ? stitch : another one , please . make it a double . joe : what can i do for you , dylan ? dylan : well , avery and i were just headed home , and , uh , i wanted to say something before we left . joe : by all means . dylan : things have been a little tense between us , but we were civil today , and i would like to keep it that way for the sake of what we 're each trying to accomplish with business and because of avery . joe : well , i could n't agree with you more . avery : uh , i 'll go get my things . dylan : okay . i said that for her . joe : of course you did . dylan : she 's not your wife anymore . she 's not your friend . she 's your past . you got it ? no more texts , no more phone calls , no more surprise visits , or things are gon na get a lot less civil . avery : okay . dylan : ready ? avery : yeah . dylan : all right . chelsea : i am totally secure in my relationship with billy . jeff : is that so ? chelsea : would you please just stop ? me wanting you to drop this frivolous lawsuit is a completely different matter . jeff : you think your old man was born yesterday ? come on . you can be straight with me . chelsea : ca n't you just do this one thing for me ? jeff : never walk away from a good score . chelsea : does that mean you 'll drop the suit ? jeff : i 'll take care of it , peaches . chelsea : thank you . abby : hey . why are n't you with victoria ? stitch : you told me to stay away , remember ? abby : oh , like you listen to anything i have to say . stitch : i do n't . i just had a change of plans . abby : um , noah said you were in the hospital . why did n't you tell the family ? nick : well , would you believe i was embarrassed to tell everyone that i got stuck in a bear trap ? abby : [ chuckles ] oh . sorry . i - i thought noah was joking . uh , a bear trap ? for real ? are you okay ? nick : yeah , i 'm gon na be fine , but for a while there , it looked pretty bad . abby : how bad ? nick : i was stuck in the woods freezing . i was losing a lot of blood . i kept passing out . no one came to help . i thought that was it . abby : oh , my god . that 's horrible . how 'd you get out ? nick : some woman found me , and then she went and called for help . i think there was a guy there , too . i 'm not sure about that , but if he was there , he looked a little familiar to me . abby : someone you knew ? nick : i do n't know . at that point , i was pretty out of it . i 'm not sure of much , but what i do know is this woman -- she saved my life . i have n't been able to track her down to thank her , but i 'm not gon na stop until i find her . constance : oh . adam : well , if it makes you feel any better , um , what if i just go for one night ? constance : it 's a bit more bearable , but i still do n't want you going alone in case something were to happen . adam : nothing 's gon na happen . it 's one night . what could possibly happen ? constance : you 're still recuperating . bring sage with you , like you used to . sage : i 'll happily do that . adam : fine . that sounds great if it gives you peace of mind . constance : then that 's settled . sage : why do n't you get some rest , constance ? i 'll help gabriel finish packing . constance : please be careful . adam : you have my word . constance : then i 'll see you tomorrow . adam : sweet dreams . [ sighs ] you happy ? sage : yeah , it 's for the best . you need to get the lay of the land before you start reclaiming your life . adam : no , i 'd have been fine , but since you and constance are making such a big deal of this , i guess i 'll just use this trip as sort of , like , a -- like a recon mission , you know ? test out my new face . sage : slow and steady wins the race , hmm ? adam : when constance was talking about these trips you took with gabriel , was that something you guys did often ? sage : yes . constance used to ask me to , um , go with gabriel to his events and keep him out of trouble . adam : keep him out of trouble ? so you were like a babysitter ? sage : [ chuckles ] no . more like a companion who 's supposed to be a good influence . adam : well , great , but i do n't need to be wet - nursed . just because you 've managed to weasel your way into going along with me on this trip does n't mean i need you nipping at my heels every step of the way . sage : well , that 's too bad because you really ca n't stop me from nipping at your heels . adam : now , why do n't you go pack a bag so we can get the hell out of here , okay ? i 'm anxious to get home to genoa city . dylan : i knew you were happy about the rally , but i did n't realize you were this happy . avery : mm , you make me happy . dylan : does that mean you 're proud of me ? avery : i 'm always proud of you . now shut up and take my clothes off . [ chuckles ] mm . tobias : the order should be here early next week . i got the shipping charges waived to make up for any inconvenience . ashley : fantastic . thank you so much . tobias : so , uh , bring me up to speed on your product . ashley : okay , well , our new fragrance is going to disrupt the industry . at least , it will once it 's ready . tobias : how soon will that be ? ashley : i 'm not quite sure . we had to make some adjustments to the fragrance to the base mixture , and now we do n't know if it 's gon na be quite as effective once those changes have been made . tobias : effective in what way ? stitch : yeah , and the smell . oh , what is that -- rotting garbage ? ashley : that 's the new product i 'm working on for jabot . stitch : okay . please tell me you 're kidding me , right ? ashley : see for yourself . stitch : oh , my ... god ! ashley , that 's awful ! how can you wear that ? ! ashley : what are you saying ? stitch : it 's -- ashley : i really believe in this product . stitch : i hate to break it to you , but i think you 're gon na have a tough time selling that to anybody . ashley : well , i guess we 'll see . stitch : yeah . guess so . ashley : it 's a little chillier than i thought . stitch : here . do n't get that on my scarf , all right ? ashley : oh , thank you . that 's nice of you . ashley : [ sighs ] we 'll get into that later . in the meantime , have you been able to get down to human resources and let them know about your transfer to my department ? tobias : not yet . ashley : why do n't you go ahead and do that ? and i 'll see you tomorrow . tobias : sounds good . ashley : thank you . jeff : barkeep , your best scotch , please . stitch : [ laughs ] thanks again for trying to ruin my life -- not that i was n't already doing a good job of that on my own . jeff : easy there , doc . stitch : oh , now i 'm a doc . what was that -- according to your lawsuit , i think -- what was it ? just some guy off the street . jeff : relax , will you ? it 's all gon na be okay . stitch : oh , it 's gon na be okay , all right , because if i was -- i was never a doc , i guess i never took an oath to do no harm . jeff : just back off . stitch : you want me to back off ? yeah ? i 'll back off . nick : hey . hey . hey , hey , do n't . look , i know you 're in a bad place , but you do n't want to do this . jeff : you 're damn right . stitch : go to hell . jeff : easy , bub . i was gon na drop that lawsuit against you , but now i 'm not so sure . stitch : look at me . nick : come on . stop . come on , man . get it together . i 'm gon na call you a cab . abby : hey , um , let 's get you home , okay ? things always look worse when you 've been drinking . stitch : it 's not gon na be any better when i 'm sober . billy : mm , well , what do you think , katherine rose ? did we do a good job ? [ chuckling ] ohh , look at that smile . i guess we did . victoria : um , newborns do n't smile . billy : yeah ? i know what i saw , and this beautiful little girl was practically beaming . oh , you do n't believe me ? here . come take a look for yourself . victoria : mm , nope . no smile -- not for another eight weeks . although i have to agree with you . she 's really beautiful . billy : yeah . victoria : i think she has your ears . billy : i hope not . [ both chuckle ] billy : she 's got your cute little nose , though . victoria : we got our miracle , billy . no hormone treatments , no fertility shots -- nothing . billy : although i think it 's safe to say the circumstances were not exactly what we were expecting . victoria : it was n't exactly my dream to have her in a parking garage . billy : mm . [ both chuckle ] billy : and here i thought i knew all of your fantasies . victoria : she 's everything we wanted . billy : yeah . yeah , she is . victoria : shh . victoria : oh , that 's perfect . billy : katie does n't seem terribly impressed . victoria : huh ? no , but i think she needs her diaper changed . billy : all right . my turn . give me . victoria : whoa . okay , then . she 's all yours . have at it . billy : i 'll be back in a flash . come on , sweet girl . oh . when did ben call ? stitch : hey , victoria . it 's me . listen , i 'd like to see you and the baby . once i finish up at work , i 'll stop by . i 'd really like to catch up . victoria : i wonder why he never showed . ashley : well , hi , there . whoa . i thought you 'd left for the evening . stitch : yeah . i was -- ashley : what -- aah ! ben ? ben ! avery : what ? what are you thinking ? dylan : oh , you know , just how much better this is than hanging out with your ex - husband and your ex - fiancé . avery : yeah , that was weird . dylan : [ sighs ] avery : i am so happy to be home with you alone . mm . do you want something to drink ? dylan : sure . avery : okay . i 'll be right back . dylan : okay . avery : what are you up to ? dylan : you 'll find out . abby : you know , stitch has never been my favorite , but i feel bad for the guy . i 've never seen him in such bad shape . nick : well , bad news from a woman and a lot of alcohol can do that to you . abby : if i were in his shoes , i 'd be drunk , too . it 's not like he has some wonderful , supportive family . we newmans -- we may be dysfunctional , but we always have each others ' back . nick : i 'm really gon na need your support to get through the next few months -- having to deal with sharon . abby : you can knock a newman down , but he 'll always get back up . chelsea : thank you . [ next_on ] devon : this is a nice surprise . hilary : night 's just full of surprises . lily : why do n't you just take a few days off of work ? kelly : i think it would just be better for everybody if i quit . sage : we should go . adam : i 'm not going anywhere . | nick arrives on constance 's doorstep and tells her that he is looking for the woman who saved him from a bear trap . meanwhile , in the house , sage tries to stop adam from leaving because of a promise that he made to her . sage threatens adam if he leaves now , she will go to the police and tell them everything . at the underground , joe serves avery her favorite drink . joe starts to walk away but avery stops him . at the newman home , victoria walks around with baby kate in her arms and talks to her . chelsea and billy try to decide what to do with the extra christmas tree . billy suggests taking it upstairs in the bedroom but chelsea is against that idea . chelsea tells billy that she has a meeting and he can decide what to do with the extra tree while she is gone and when she comes back , they will decorate this tree . in the hallway , chelsea calls jeff to meet her at the club . at the lab , ben calls victoria and leaves her a message . ashley and abby walk in . ben shows ashley that he neutralized the scent of the new fragrance so it will not smell so bad so they can change the fragrance . abby apologizes to ben for the remarks that she made about him murdering his father but she still advises him of getting his hopes up about getting back together with victoria . ben still insists on seeing victoria and kate . avery apologizes to joe for thinking that he had anything to do with throwing the rock through the window of the coffeehouse . dylan walks in and overhears avery and joe talking . constance , upon finding out that nick is a newman , tells him that she can not help him and shuts the door in his face . at the underground , nick has some heated words with joe for his involvement in trying to shut down the coffeehouse . avery asks nick why he did n't get in touch with her . nick spills the beans to dylan that david sherman is sharon 's lawyer in the custody hearing . constance joins adam and sage and lets them know that they had a visitor but she took care of it . adam lets constance know that he is leaving for a while but constance is dead set against him leaving . adam relents and decides to leave for just one day which constance is still dead set against but she gives in when she agrees for sage to accompany him . chelsea tries to pay jeff off to drop this lawsuit against ben but jeff sees through it and thinks that she is doing it so she can keep billy all to herself . billy helps victoria to decorate the christmas tree . ashley advises abby to let ben dream if he wants to and to take it easy on him . victoria opens up a box of ornaments and finds one which delia made . billy and victoria console each other . ben looks in the window and sees billy consoling victoria . |
mariah : what did you do to dylan 's interview ? hilary : [ scoffs ] you did not just talk to me like that . mariah : i certainly did . we had an agreement , hilary ! you reneged ! hilary : what i did was make the segment more watchable . mariah : watchable ? ! you fabricated the entire thing ! hey , could you play back the original clip ? the unedited version ? dylan : it 's , uh , no secret sharon 's had difficulty managing her bipolar disorder in the past . but she 's come a long way . she 's competent , stable , 100 % rational , and we have her doctor 's affidavit to prove it . mariah : now could you please play the edited version , if you could even call it that ? dylan : it 's , uh , no secret sharon 's had difficulty managing her bipolar disorder in the past . hilary : dylan mcavoy has faced psychiatric challenges of his own after his tour of duty in afghanistan . mariah : you twisted everything ! hilary : and it works . that 's why i 'm the boss . chelsea : hey . what are you guys doing here ? nick : where 's christian ? is he all right ? sharon : we do n't know . nick : what do you mean , you do n't know ? dylan : stitch is in with him right now . nick : is he alone ? sharon : they would n't let anyone in . nick , he 's gon na be okay . he 's got to be . nick : i do n't get it . how can this even happen ? how can christian just get a rash and start wheezing ? [ scene_break ] chloe : what the ... ? whoa , what are you doing ? kevin : oh , man . you were n't supposed to be home this soon . i wanted it to be a surprise . oh , well . surprise ! i 'm packing you up for the big move . chloe : wait , you went through my closet ? sharon : christian broke out in a rash once before . we thought maybe it was the strawberries , but we could never be sure . dylan : the pediatrician just told us to look out for it . sharon : and -- and he certainly never had a problem breathing . nick : you should have given me a heads up either way . sharon : oh , i 'm sorry , nick . i guess we were too busy handing our child over to you to give you a full medical history ! dylan : we did n't know the allergy was so severe . sharon : and maybe you should have asked . dylan : sharon . sharon : no , i 'm serious . given summer 's issues , it would have been an appropriate question . nick : are you blaming me ? chelsea : i do n't think anyone is blaming anyone . we 're all just concerned and worried about christian . nick : how 'd you even know ? sharon : faith called me . we got here before you did . chelsea : where is she ? dylan : uh , nurse is hanging out with her and gon na bring her back soon . sharon : leah ? ! is this some kind of a joke ? she tried to sell us out to the gc buzz . nick : what happened to christian ? leah : i 'm so sorry . i took my eyes off him one second . i did n't know about the allergy . nick : makes two of us . sharon : well , you would n't know , because ever since the doctor warned us , i have n't had strawberries in the house ! dylan : hey , how is he ? nick : is he all right ? sharon : stitch . stitch : the good news is , he never lost consciousness , and he seems to be responding well to treatment . sharon : oh , thank god . his breathing ? stitch : has returned back to normal . sharon : [ sighs ] dylan : so it was just a run - of - the - mill allergic reaction ? stitch : looks that way , but i 've run some tests just to be on the safe side , rule out anything else . nick : can i see him ? stitch : go on in . i 'll be back soon with more answers , all right ? [ door opens ] nick : hey . hey , bud . hey . come here . come here , come here , come here , come here . [ door opens ] hey , dude . man , you scared me . do n't do that again , all right ? daddy 's right here . daddy 's right here . additional sponsorship leah : again , i 'm so sorry . please text me and let me know christian 's okay . chelsea : i will -- i will tell nick , but i think it 's best you go home now . dylan : oh , and , leah ? you try and sell this to gc buzz , you better get a lot of lawyers . nick : yeah . you 're gon na be all right . you know how i know that ? 'cause we still have so much to do . i mean , our first christmas . yeah . we got all our sports . the zoo . oh , man , i love the zoo . and we 're literally gon na hit every park in genoa city . you gon na be ready for that ? hmm ? you got to get better . and quick , okay ? we still have so much to look forward to . chelsea : [ sighs ] sharon : we , uh , we hope that nick understands that we would like to see christian , as well . dylan : that might not be possible . sharon : well , he needs to make that possible . we love that little boy in there . we 're standing out here like we 're strangers . no ! chelsea : i know this is hard for you . i really do . but the fact is , you 're already in violation of the restraining order . sharon : faith called me in a panic , chelsea . she was terrified for her little brother . what were we supposed to do ? say , `` thanks for letting us know , honey . we hope that works out `` ? chelsea : no , of course not . i think it was -- it was smart of you guys to come here , actually . i really do . i 'm just saying if you push this , nick will have every legal right to call security . dylan : that 's true . sharon : he can call whoever he wants . i 'm not leaving . not until i know christian 's okay . nick : that 's my guy . you 're my guy , right ? you 're gon na be just fine . i promise . i promise . mariah : we had an agreement , hilary . hilary : an agreement which i stuck to . mariah : on what planet ? ! hilary : i gave dylan a chance to tell his side of the story , did n't i ? mariah : you know it does n't count if you completely twist his words , right ? ! hilary : oh , but they 're still his words . mariah : sliced and diced by you to turn everything he said into a complete lie ! and what 's even worse , it 's completely warped and a total slam to my mom ! hilary : i 'm sorry if you 're disappointed . mariah : yeah , no , you 're not . and disappointed does n't even begin to cover it ! do you have any idea what this will do to my family ? there are innocent children involved , hilary . hilary : you think that i was unfair because i did n't go with dylan 's slanted version ? mariah : it 's not slanted ! it 's his ! it 's his experience , which is what you asked for ! hilary : well , how do you think nick newman would feel about that ? mariah : you know what ? if nick wants to tell his side of the story , by all means , invite him on the show . but this , what you did , it is out of line , and you know it . re - edit the interview before it airs . wait . w - what did you just do ? hilary : it 's called an executive decision . the show will air as planned with my edits . mariah : you selfish , manipulative bitch ! devon : hey , hey , hey , hey ! knock it off ! kevin : i 'm sorry if i overstepped . chloe : well , it 's an invasion of my privacy , kevin . kevin : privacy ? it 's your closet . i do n't understand . what are you looking for ? chloe : i am looking to see what you packed since i did n't give you permission . kevin : i was trying to help ! bella was taking a nap . i had time on my hands . i thought the goal was to get you out of here as soon as possible . chloe : well , i 'm sorry . i do n't like people going through my stuff . i 'm particular like that . kevin : since when ? ! our bedroom used to look like a tornado hit it ! i would wade through your junk all the time ! chloe : okay , yeah , i get it . kevin : well , i don't . chloe : well , i used to be an unorganized slob , and now i 'm not . kevin : chloe . chloe ! chloe : what ? ! kevin : i think there 's something else going on here . i think there 's something in your closet you do n't want me to find , and i think i know what it is -- bella 's father . chloe : [ scoffs ] chloe : [ chuckles ] oh , god . kevin : it 's not funny . chloe : hmm . i think it is . i think it 's very funny , actually , to think that i 'm hiding a human being in my closet . i mean , like i could -- kevin : the identity of bella 's father . you knew what i meant . chloe : yeah . yeah , i did . kevin : okay , so what do you have stashed up there that you do n't want me to see ? chloe : [ sighs ] kevin : letters ? a picture ? a birth certificate with his name on it ? chloe : why are you obsessing about this ? kevin : i 'm not ! i had n't even though about it , hand to god , until you freaked out ! chloe : [ scoffs ] i 'm not freaking out , and i think i know a little about freaking out . kevin : that is not funny . i thought you wanted to move in with me . chloe : i do . kevin : maybe you think you do but you don't . maybe i jumped the gun . chloe : kevin , no -- kevin : no , maybe this was more about you cooling things off with chelsea than about you wanting to live with me , and -- and maybe now you feel backed into a corner . chloe : kevin , stop . it 's -- kevin : okay , look . be honest with me . we 've come too far to keep things from each other . chloe : i agree . kevin : okay , good . so here 's where i stand . when you said that you wanted to live with me , i took that as a major step forward , an opportunity for us to be a family again -- you , me , and bella . but if that 's not what you want , if that 's not how you see your future , then you have to tell me . now . devon : would you guys like to tell me what the hell is going on ? mariah : i thought my description of your wife was very clear , actually . devon : no , it was inappropriate , actually , especially in the workplace . hilary : thank you . devon : but i want to know what incited it . mariah : oh , well , hilary sandbagged dylan 's interview after the fact . devon : and what does that mean ? mariah : [ chuckles ] it means she changed his take on everything , edited the piece to make it look like dylan came here to throw sharon under the bus , which we all know was the exact opposite of what he wanted to do . devon : is that true ? hilary : it was a snoozefest , devon , okay ? i just -- i made the piece a little more interesting , and ... mariah : the truth was a snoozefest , so you livened it up with lies . so much for turning over a new leaf . clearly you learned nothing from your charitable thanksgiving episode . hilary : [ scoffs ] i have learned plenty , honey , including the fact that my husband only keeps you on staff to be my watchdog . oh , yeah . i know all about that . sharon : i refuse to let a piece of paper keep me from being here for my -- for christian . i need to know that he 's okay ! chelsea : i understand , but -- sharon : do you really understand , chelsea ? you keep saying that , but what if this were connor ? chelsea : it 's not the same , sharon , at all . sharon : no , it 's not , because you 're still with the little boy that you raised from birth . dylan : hey , come on . it 's okay . sharon : no , it 's not . it 's not okay ! nothing 's okay ! chelsea : i understand that you want to be in that room . i really , really do . but barging in there right now , it 's only gon na be a bad thing for the both of you . sharon : i do n't care . the only thing that matters right now is christian and that he 's healthy . dylan : and i think that 's something we can all agree on . chelsea : absolutely . faith : mommy ! sharon : baby , hi ! sweetheart , how are you ? faith : [ sobbing ] i 'm scared ! sharon : oh , my goodness , baby . you know what ? we 're all scared , too , but your brother , he 's gon na be fine . everything 's gon na be okay . faith : i 'm so sorry . sharon : what do you have to be sorry about ? faith : i saw the strawberries in the bowl . i should have said something to leah , but i was n't thinking . i did n't know he 'd get so sick , mommy . sharon : of course you didn't . it 's okay . hey , listen to me . this is not your fault . it 's not your job to look after him and make sure he 's safe . you 're not the parent . faith : i still feel like it 's my fault . sharon : okay , well , it 's not , all right ? this was an accident . no one 's to blame , you hear me ? especially not you . faith : i 'm really glad you 're here . sharon : me , too . stitch : nick ? nick : yeah ? okay . here , little buddy . i 'm gon na go right outside , okay ? i 'll be back . dylan : how do the test results look ? stitch : christian is fine . chelsea : oh , thank god . nick : really ? stitch : no markers indicating otherwise . sharon : thank you . stitch : given his reaction was stronger this time , you need to be vigilant when it comes to strawberries . nick : yeah , uh , now that i know , i 'll make sure he steers clear . chelsea : so can he go home now ? stitch : i 'd like to keep him under observation a little longer , make 100 % sure it 's out of his system . dylan : that sounds good . sharon : it 's better safe than sorry . nick : come on . let 's go see your little brother . stitch : i 'm sorry , mac . immediate family only . [ door closes ] `` the young and the restless `` will continue . kevin : just be straight with me . i promise i 'm not gon na break -- much . are you getting cold feet ? chloe : my feet are the temperature they 're supposed to be . here . you want to feel them ? kevin : you are not gon na joke or charm your way out of this . chloe : what 's with all the pressure ? kevin : what pressure ? have i demanded to know bella 's bio - dad 's name ? no . have i investigated him at work , which i could so easily do , and find out his identity in like a second ? chloe : and you wouldn't . kevin : no , i would n't , because that would be invading your privacy for real . chloe , i 'm not trying to make you do anything you do n't want to do . that 's why we 're having this conversation . if moving into my place is gon na make you uncomfortable -- chloe : it 's a big step . kevin : yes , it is . chloe : but i 'm not doing it out of convenience . i would never uproot my child 's life just to make it easier for me . okay ? i ... i just want a home for us . a real one . kevin : but something is stopping you . that was clear the second you walked in and saw those boxes . whatever it is , tell me . i can handle it . chloe : okay . okay , i 'll tell you . devon : [ sighs ] hey , can i talk to you in private ? hilary : private ? like you and mariah ? and do n't you even try to deny it because i heard you on the phone with her . for a spy , you 're pretty pathetic , by the way . mariah : thanks . hilary : how dare you ask her to keep tabs on me ? it is an insult on every level . mariah : but oh , so necessary . i tried , devon . really , really i did , but clearly she ca n't help herself . i guess garbage and filth are , like , your natural habitat or something . hilary : you want to talk about habitat , you snake ? ! devon : hey , stop it , stop it . can you give us a second , please ? mariah : but i 'm having so much fun . devon : please . [ sighs ] hilary : i can not believe that my own husband ca n't trust me to be professional . i 'm not a child , devon . i do n't need you to keep tabs on me . devon : it 's not about being professional . hilary : oh , no ? devon : no , it 's not . it 's about having a heart and having a conscience , okay ? you are ruining people 's lives , and you 're doing it on purpose . mariah : pick up , pick up , pick up , please . damn it . um , dylan , it 's mariah . something is going down , and you need to know about it . please , please call me back when you get this . sharon : chelsea 's in there , and she 's not family . stitch : okay , she also does n't have a restraining order against her , and nick allowed her inside ! sharon : this is insane ! this is our -- that was our child in there . stitch : okay , do you think i 'm enjoying this ? having to keep you from that little boy breaks my heart . dylan : he 's just following the law . but , man , come on . this sucks . stitch : i know . and if there was something i could do , some strings i could pull -- dylan : well , you pull them . sharon : there 's such a thing called extenuating circumstances , right ? is n't that this ? all we want is some time with christian . we just want to see his face and let him know we 're here . nick 's not used to soothing him like we are . stitch : i 'm sorry . i can't . sharon : what do you think we 're gon na do ? abduct christian from his bed with nick standing right there ? dylan : of course he does n't think that . stitch : but i ca n't play fast or loose with this one . the last thing i want to do is end up in court having to testify against my best friend ! sharon : well , then don't . dylan : well , we barge in there , either stitch has to call security or nick 's gon na call security . sharon : this just feels so wrong . this is so wrong ! stitch : i am so sorry , okay ? but i have to look out for nick , too . it 's torture having your kid hospitalized , as you well know . i would n't push him into a corner . not now . it wo n't end well . faith : i 'm gon na put a sign on the front door and on the fridge , `` no strawberries allowed . `` that way this will never happen ever again . chelsea : i think that 's a really sweet idea , faith . faith : and we can play whatever you want when we get home . i 'll even let you steal all my toys . nick : [ chuckles ] chelsea : yeah . nick : you know you are the best big sister in the world , right ? faith : not earlier today . nick : hey , you know what happened today is not your fault , right ? faith : mom said the exact same thing . she 's really worried about christian . dylan , too . nick : well , they do n't need to be worried , right , because he is gon na be just fine . faith : they still have n't seen for themselves . would it be okay if they just came in and gave him a hug ? chelsea : faith , you know dylan and your mom are n't allowed to see christian right now . faith : because of daddy , right ? because you asked a judge ? nick : yeah , that 's right . faith : so does n't that mean you can change your mind ? if you made the rule , you can unmake it . and ... mom and dylan would be so happy . [ door opens ] nick : sharon , dylan . sharon : what is it ? is christian okay ? nick : no , he 's -- he 's fine . uh ... i think he 'd like to see you . sharon : really ? nick : yeah . why do n't you go and see him ? sharon : dylan ? nick : look , i know what you 're thinking . this is not a trick . i 'm not gon na turn you in . hilary : so that 's how it is , huh ? you 're married to a heartless bitch . devon : nobody said that . hilary : yeah , you kind of did . devon : honey , i love you , all right ? i love you for the caring , compassionate woman that you are . hilary : but ? devon : but sometimes when it comes to this job , that compassion goes out the damn window . hilary : nice . devon : all right ? am i wrong ? am i ? hilary : devon , all i was trying to do was be objective . devon : no , you 're not . you 're not trying to be objective . you 're trying to get ratings . hilary : so , is that a crime ? really , is it ? devon : when you abandon your integrity ? it 's not good . how 's dylan gon na react when he sees this interview ? hilary : yeah , i 'm sure he 's not gon na like it . devon : no ? i think that 's an understatement . hilary : but dylan did n't want to be objective . dylan wanted to make his case against nick . devon : that 's his right . hilary : but we all know where that leads , devon . attack a newman , become a target . really , really think about that . do you really want to make victor newman an enemy again ? sharon : oh ! dylan : hey ! sharon : hi , sweetheart . look at you . color in your cheeks , sparkle in your eye . we are so , so happy you 're okay . dylan : yeah , all of us are . i think he wants to come over here . that 's okay . especially your dad . sharon : hey , you want to know something really cool ? all the people who love you the most are right here in this room . dylan : that 's right . come on , you 're way too tough to let a strawberry get you down , huh ? you 're my little slugger . that 's who you are . nothing can stop you . sharon : christian . baby , if you thought that we left you , we never did . [ voice breaking ] if you thought that for one second ... dylan : it 's okay . we 're right here . sharon : we 're always going to be . dylan : always . sharon : i do n't know how we walk out of here . dylan : i do n't know . we 're gon na have to . sharon : i can't . dylan : sharon , do n't push it , okay ? he needs to get his rest . sharon : okay . dylan : okay . sharon : okay . [ sighs ] we love you so much . get better , my sweet boy . dylan : that 's right . we 're gon na see you real soon , okay ? sharon : yeah . dylan : oh , yeah . that 's right . real soon . sharon : okay . nick : i , uh , i hate to ask you to do more than you 've already done , but would you mind taking faith home ? chelsea : of course . no problem . nick : good . i do n't think i 'll be here too much longer . chelsea : do n't worry about it . i got it . nick : thanks . chelsea : you about ready , kiddo ? faith : actually , i want to go home with mommy . sharon : you do ? faith : is that okay ? sharon : i would love nothing more . nick : i think that 's a great idea . go spend time with sharon and dylan . sharon : you 'll let us know how christian 's doing ? faith will be worried . nick : yeah . love you . faith : love you , too . chelsea : bye . kevin : listen , when you say you 're gon na tell somebody something , it 's customary to then ... do that . chloe : okay . well , you can thank my lovely stay at the psych facility . kevin : you do n't talk about your time there much . chloe : that 's because i do n't want to remember it . most of it , anyway . kevin : it was that bad , huh ? chloe : well , it was worth it in the end . it helped me see what i had to . finally find some peace . kevin : well , awesome for peace , but still not seeing the correlation . chloe : these boxes . i mean , when you -- when you check into a place like i did , all of a sudden you 're an exhibit . i mean , every move that you make , every pill that you pop , every flinch , every twitch . they 're watching you , looking for a sign of some violent outbreak . kevin : did you ever ... ? chloe : no , of course not . i did n't hurt a fly . but that did not stop them from ransacking my room and -- and frisking me for weapons . so i 'm sorry , but i 've -- i 've changed . i 'm just a little bit more guarded . kevin : i 'm sorry . i am . i should have known , and i didn't . chloe : how ? kevin : [ sighs ] chloe , if it 's a part of you , then i want to know about it . so if you ever want to talk about your time there -- chloe : no , i don't . i do n't , because i 'm better . i finally feel like myself , and you are a huge part of that . kevin : well , thanks . chloe : so , can we please get a move - on ? a move - on for the move - in ? see how i did that ? kevin : yeah , it was very clever . chloe : why do n't you finish packing up bella 's stuff , and i will go upstairs and finish the rest of my room . kevin : sounds like a plan . chloe : [ sighs ] kevin : i am very excited to show you your new room . i think you 're gon na love it , just like your big sister did . and you can paint it whatever color you want . delia always had a thing for pink , but , like , hot pink , not pastel . she always wanted to make a statement . but you , i do n't know . i think you might be more of an earth tones kind of girl -- yellows and greens . well , we can figure it out together . bella , we are gon na have so much fun in this house . i promise you we 're gon na fill it with laughter and memories . and the best part is , your mom ... what ? are you waiting for me to follow that up with something ? that 's all i got . your mom . she 's just the best part of everything . hey . chloe : hey . kevin : i did n't hear you come down . chloe : well , that 's because i 'm stealth like that . kevin : [ chuckles ] chloe : so , ready to get this show on the road ? kevin : yeah . our adventure begins all over again . chelsea : can i get you anything ? food , coffee ? nick : i think i have everything i need right here . chelsea : how 's he doing ? nick : he 's doing better . i think i saw him smile a little while ago . chelsea : really ? nick : yeah . i mean , i 'm pretty sure it was for the nurse , but i 'm , uh , pretending it was for me . chelsea : listen , whatever works . you know , you surprised me before , when you did n't call security . nick : on sharon and dylan ? chelsea : it would have guaranteed you a win against them in court . nick : [ sighs ] it 's not what this is about . i mean , the whole visitation and restraining order -- i mean , that 's about what 's best for christian . the problem is , we do n't agree on that . sharon and dylan think they know what 's best for him . i think i do . that 's for the judge to sort out . but right here , right now , that little boy , he needs everyone who loves him around him . and whether i like it or not , that includes sharon and dylan . chelsea : you 're a good dad , nick . nick : i 'm trying . [ sighs ] devon : i get that there 's issues with the christian newman story . hilary : yeah . big ones . devon : right . issues that we should take into consideration . but has it ever crossed your mind that if this story is so difficult to tell , maybe we just should n't tell it ? hilary : and just ignore the biggest scandal in the city ? that is a great idea . that wo n't look strange at all . devon : honey , you need to stop caring , first of all , about what people think about you . hilary : we will lose all credibility , devon ! devon : i disagree . hilary : of course you disagree ! devon : look at the thanksgiving episode . it was well - received , no scandal . just good , honest storytelling , right ? is that not why we bought this place -- to get rid of all the ugliness ? hilary : yes . devon : okay . hilary : but that was a holiday episode . devon : no , we can be entertaining and make a difference at the same time . this show can be a place that provides hope for people . we can educate people . we can literally take a real stand on something . hilary : see , that 's the difference between you and me , because in my mind , we 're already doing that . devon : and how do you figure we 're already doing that when we present people and their situations in false light ? hilary : [ scoffs ] you know what ? the show is about to start , so why do n't we let the viewers decide ? hi , there . i 'm hilary curtis , and do i have some buzz for you . sharon : i have an idea . faith : what ? sharon : let 's go old school and do family movie night . dylan : yes . faith : yay ! do i get to pick the movie ? sharon : duh . faith : yay ! sharon : and you know what ? we 're gon na have popcorn and hot chocolate . dylan : we can order some pizza . sharon : yeah , my mouth 's watering already . faith : dylan , you 're on tv ! sharon : oh , you know what , sweetie ? i do n't want you to watch that show . dylan : i - i think it 's okay . sharon : it 's okay ? it 's gc buzz . dylan : yeah , but she can hear what i said . it should be okay . sharon : okay . hilary : after the break , are these really two people who should be raising children in the first place ? hear from dylan mcavoy 's own mouth . dylan : my wife has a history of mental illness . hilary : let 's see what that 's all about when we come back . dylan : [ sighs ] sharon : um , faith , will you go upstairs , please ? right now . faith : but -- sharon : right now . mariah : [ thinking ] `` these people are a couple of baby stealers . `` `` this dude and his wife should be locked up . `` `` she needs therapy , not a baby . `` hilary : now you be the judge . and as always , keep on buzzing , gc . sharon : you know , it 's hard to believe we used to be friends . dylan : that 's not what i said . i mean , it is what i said , but i - i followed up with something positive on how great you 're doing , what a great mother you are . i was just trying to be honest , and -- and she manipulated the whole thing . sharon : does mariah know about this ? dylan : she has to . but she said nothing like this would happen . sharon : well , all bets are off when hilary 's involved . she probably could n't do anything to stop hilary . dylan : i know , but it 's all out of context , sharon . i defended you . sharon : i know you did . you know , but maybe this is a lesson . maybe what i 've done is indefensible in the eyes of the public and the law . you see now ? this is why we have to get a divorce . kevin : [ sighs ] what happened ? mariah : everything . kevin : why do n't we start with one thing ? 3mariah : well , dylan hates me . kevin : [ sighs ] what happened ? mariah : everything . kevin : why do n't we start with one thing ? mariah : well , dylan hates me . kevin : [ sighs ] what happened ? mariah : everything . kevin : why do n't we start with one thing ? mariah : well , dylan hates me . if he does n't yet , he will . sharon and i were supposed to have dinner tonight , but fat chance of that happening . basically i just should n't go home . kevin : whatever it is , it ca n't be that bad . mariah : i got their visitation petition sabotaged , and i earn a paycheck while doing it . so not only is it that bad , it 's worse . are you headed home ? kevin : actually , i -- mariah : could i crash in my old room ? i - i promise it 'll just be for tonight . chloe : hello . one celebratory drink , sir . kevin : thank you . chloe : cheers . mariah : what are we celebrating ? kevin : um , chloe 's moving back in . sharon : hilary was able to manipulate your words and turn us both into villains because of me . this is my fault . dylan : come on , sharon . stop . sharon : it 's true . but it does n't have to be this way . you still have a chance to see christian , to have him in your life . you can watch him grow up . you just have to cut me out . dylan : stop . stop . you 're not going anywhere . sharon : but i 'm hurting you . dylan : okay , i 've said it once . i 'm gon na say it again . we 're in this together , okay ? sharon : are you positive ? dylan : yes , i 'm positive . i 'm not cutting you out . we 're not getting divorced . we 're just gon na have to go at this another way . sharon : how ? dylan : i do n't know . but that interview is not the end of our fight . sharon : i love you . dylan : i love you , too . hilary : hey . check this out . # showstopper . # bestepisodeever . and , oh , # hilarystingslikeabee . devon : sounds like they like it . hilary : mm - hmm . devon : and they 've also never seen the original interview , so they have no idea they 're being played . hilary : okay , played ? you 're being a little dramatic . if it was up to mariah , we 'd be manipulating the audience in the other direction , swaying everything in dylan 's favor , and i 'm sorry , but there is no way that i let that traitor use me again . devon : hang on a second . did you mess with dylan 's words to try and get back at mariah ? hilary : no , okay ? of course not . devon : well , here 's the deal . next episode , there 's no scandal involved at all . honest and upstanding the whole way . hilary : are you insane ? no . devon : i 'm not insane , but are you refusing to do that ? hilary : um , yeah , decimate my whole show ? yeah , i 'm refusing . devon : okay . well , then it 's not your show anymore , 'cause you 're fired . chelsea : okay , i know you said you were n't hungry , but i just could n't help myself . it 's a mom thing . nick : all right . thank you . that 's , uh ... what is this ? chelsea : i 'm not entirely sure . it was kind of slim pickins in the cafeteria , so ... nick : okay , well , we 're just gon na set this right over here . chelsea : you know , we 'll save it for later . nick : yeah , that sounds delicious . i ca n't wait . [ both laugh ] nick : eeh . thanks , uh , for everything . i mean , after yesterday , i did n't think i 'd be laughing today . chelsea : well , look at you now . nick : you keep me calm , chelsea . that 's not an easy feat . chelsea : nah , you do that all on your own . i am curious , though . nick : about what 's actually in that food container ? chelsea : [ laughs ] yeah . no . yes , actually , that , and , um , i do n't know , has today changed anything ? it seems like maybe you 've softened where dylan and sharon are concerned . nick : and you want to know what that means for the visitation lawsuit . [ cell phone vibrates ] nick : sorry . chelsea : it 's okay . nick : that 's weird . somebody sent me a link , a video link . hilary : please help us understand how you could stand by your wife , who lied to you . maybe you 're making allowances for sharon because of her history with mental illness . dylan : sharon has bipolar disorder . hilary : and you stand by her ? dylan : i could . but i wo n't . chelsea : that does n't even sound like dylan at all . why would he talk about sharon that way ? nick : who knows what game they 're playing . you asked me earlier what changed ? nothing . i 'm not handing my son over to anyone . [ next_on ] faith : i do n't want breakfast . i want to go back to dad 's . travis : i know i messed up , but i love victoria , and i 'm gon na win her back . billy : we just need to keep it through the new year . victoria : what the hell ? | christian is rushed to the hospital where stitch tells nick that christian is allergic to strawberries . nick is upset with dylan and sharon because they did n't tell him such important information . faith persuades nick to allow dylan and sharon to see christian , because they were really worried about him . mariah is upset that hilary edited dylan 's interview in such a way that everything he said is twisted around to mean something else that he never said at all . devon tries to persuade hilary to air the original version of the interview , but she decides to air the edited version . chloe is upset that kevin packed up her stuff , so that she can move in with him , because she is worried that he will find out the identity of bella 's father . once she finds out he does n't know , however , she makes up with kevin and finishes packing to move into his house . nick watches sharon and dylan with christian and considers giving them visitation but changes his mind when he sees dylan 's interview on gc buzz . |
\hilary : where the hell is my guest ? ! mariah : jesse . hey , she 'll probably be here any minute . hilary : well , we do n't have a minute , okay ? we are already behind as it is . mariah : would you calm down ? tessa 's not the type to take an hour in makeup , anyway . hilary : okay , can you just track down your bff a.s.a.p . ? she is not a megastar yet , so punctuality still applies to her ! devon : ooh . good evening , ladies . hilary : finally ! wh -- where is tessa ? devon : we came separate . she 's not here yet ? mariah : no . devon : i wonder where she is ? hilary : what is gon na happen when my show goes live and i do n't have a guest ? tessa : can you just tell me ? do you have any bad news about my sister ? paul : you 're here to answer some questions . we need to determine if you are an accomplice to murder . noah : hey , there . victoria : [ sighs ] noah : we all set ? victoria : we are locked and loaded . are you ready for this ? noah : yeah . i feel like i 'm in a james bond movie with this cloak - and - dagger routine . pretty intense . victoria : yeah , it sure is . noah : you sure this is really necessary , though ? victoria : oh , it is absolutely necessary . only we need our target stirre not shaken . ashley : wow ! with the holiday - shopping crunch , our server 's getting a lot of traffic from jabotgo . ravi : i noticed . it 's fantastic . ashley : did we get that extra bandwidth in place ? ravi : yep . just finished . ashley : oh , perfect . ravi : and fyi , the beta - testing for the new wish - list feature was a huge success . ashley : yay ! [ cellphone chimes ] ravi : oh . excuse me . ravi : i 've just been invited to the new bar at the top of the tower . you want to make a late dinner out of it if you have time ? ashley : i 've got so much work to do . i ca n't go anywhere . ravi : you want me to stick around ? ashley : [ sighs ] you 've done so much already . why do n't you just go and have a good time ? seriously . ravi : okay . [ sighs ] phyllis : achoo ! [ coughs ] [ congested ] i ... do n't know where it came from . i , uh [ coughs ] feel so gross . look , i do n't even know if i 'm gon na be over this in time for work tomorrow . [ coughing ] i am so sorry , lauren . yeah . look , you know what , if i survive , i am gon na make this up to you , okay ? [ coughing ] okay . okay . bye . [ sniffles ] [ normal voice ] and we 're done . billy : look at that . award - winning performance . although i think they might quarantine the place . phyllis : no . i am ready to take on new york . let 's see if we can top the magic of bourbon street . dina : i told you to spell jackie with a y because i did n't think there 'd be enough room on the ornament for an i - e. did we have this conversation before ? jack : it 's a story well worth repeating , okay ? [ doorbell rings ] oh . i 'll get that . nikki : hi , jack . jack : hi . uh , come on in . come on in . i 'm surprised to see you . nikki : i hope you do n't mind that i did n't call first . dina : i thought jack ended his relationship with you . jack : uh , mother , why do n't i handle things with nikki ? dina : why do you keep crawling back on your hands and knees ? really , jack , i 've been telling you and telling you that this woman has no dignity . none . tessa : the night zack died , i was nowhere near that motel . i swear . now can i please go ? i have a live tv appearance tonight . paul : that 's not my concern . not when i have a tip that you were the one that took nikki 's gun from newman ranch and gave it to crystal . now , stealing a weapon is a felony all by itself . and that 's before considering zack 's death . sit down . tessa : i know . that 's why victor newman tipped you off . to get me locked up . paul : so , why would victor want you behind bars ? tessa : for one -- do n't steal a gun from the man 's house . it really ticks him off . two -- my sister , even playing an unwilling part in this sex ring , does n't exactly make me newman material . hence victor wanting me out of his grandson 's life for good , by any means necessary . and you do n't seem shocked by any of this . why am i not surprised ? paul : mr. newman is well - known for playing by his own rules . you know , i 'm -- i 'm thinking about something here , tessa . maybe you and i can work out a deal . noah : ravi ! very good to see you . special occasion ? ravi : uh , well , you tell me . i got this text awarding me a free drink at your new private bar . it 's legit , right ? noah : oh , absolutely . congratulations , by the way . ravi : okay . noah : yeah , we 'll get you set up right away . just follow me downstairs to the private members - only area . ravi : it 's -- it 's downstairs ? noah : yeah . ravi : uh ... okay . hilary : please tell me that you were able to book one of your other acts . devon : nobody else can get here in time , and tessa 's not answering her phone , so ... hilary : i need a guest . i need a guest , devon . devon : i know . i 'm trying to help you with that . hilary : okay , okay . just -- just keep trying tessa , okay ? oh , my gosh . we are live in 15 seconds , people ! mariah : relax , okay ? we can handle this . we 've improvised before . [ hilary hour theme music plays ] hilary : yeah , well , not for a whole show ! [ sighs ] i - i - i -- i promoted tessa . i promised them a singer . and i 'm sorry , i do n't think that my medley of adele hits straight out of the shower is gon na cut it . devon : hilary , you 're fine . this is what you do . hilary : i 'm glad one of us thinks so . and welcome , my lovely little bees ! i am hilary curtis . mariah : and i 'm mariah copeland . hilary : and welcome to another live edition of the hilary hour . now , we love the anticipation of doing this in real time , but flying without a safety net comes with its fair share of surprises . [ chuckles nervously ] mariah : which can be exciting and a little bit interesting , do n't you think ? hilary : y - yeah ... heh ... devon : [ clears throat ] mariah : looks like our surprise guest has arrived . hilary : and right on time . folks , we are gon na be in for a very special show . one that i wo n't soon forget . noah : yeah , so , tessa 's doing this live tv appearance tonight . i 'm actually gon na take a break and go check that out . so if you 'll excuse me . ravi : uh , sure . but , you know , this looks more like an office than a private members - only club . i just ... victoria : ravi , hi . come on in . your free drink is right this way . name your poison . i did everything i could to make her party perfect . [ billy knocks ] ashley : well , hi ! this is an unexpected treat . billy : well , you look comfortable on the throne . did n't take you very long , did it ? ashley : well , holiday sales are soaring . and five minutes ago , i closed a deal with cartwright 's that jack 's been chasing for ages , so ... billy : brava to you . ashley : thank you . i mean , i knew i could do it . i 've done it before . despite all the doubts that gloria and team jack have been throwing at me every day . make that every hour . billy : shame on them . they should know better . [ sighs ] is this a good time to talk ? ashley : sounds kind of ominous . billy : well , we have n't had a chance to properly discuss what happened at your award dinner . ashley : you really want to do that right now ? i mean , everything 's okay , right ? billy : yeah , it is . but i 'd like to talk about it . ashley : even though it 's ancient history ? billy : it 's our history . and it 's changed . [ sighs ] at least , everything that i believed growing up has . finding out who your biological father is , i mean , that ... jack and traci and you , you guys are still half - siblings , but you and i do n't share blood anymore . some people would say that does n't even make us brother and sister . ashley : and those people can go to hell . billy : [ sighs ] ashley : you know what ? i do n't give a damn who my father is . you are my brother . nothing 's ever gon na change that . nothing 's ever gon na change the love that i have for you , billy abbott . and that is the end of that story . billy : i feel the exact same way . i love you to death . ashley : mm ! [ billy chuckles ] you 're so sweet . that 's why you came by ? billy : well , yeah . there is something else , too . i , uh , wanted to submit a requisition for the company jet . i want to take phyllis to new york . ashley : no . you 're not taking the jet , billy . victoria : enjoy ! ravi : thank you . victoria : [ sighs ] i 'm sorry about the text - messaging subterfuge . i thought you would turn down a straight offer to meet with me , and i need to keep this strictly on the down - low . ravi : why ? i mean , where is this headed , exactly ? victoria : hopefully to a beneficial and extremely profitable place for both of us . i want you to leave jabot and head up newman enterprises ' software- development department . ravi : [ scoffs ] you 're kidding . come on . you 're not kidding . victoria : as c.o.o . of this company , i 've made it one of my goals to modernize the company where i see fit . and now that newman 's i.t . -- soon to be ex - i.t . -- department could n't even shut down hashtag ... ravi : that 's unfortunate . victoria : back at the former brash & sassy office , i ... i noticed your stellar work on jabotgo and fenmore 's virtual dressing room app . i mean , it was incredible . and when i heard that your contract was up at jabot , i thought , well , why not make this guy an offer ? ravi : you 've certainly done your homework . does this have less to do with my skill set and more to do with one - upping a key rival ? victoria : no . absolutely not . do n't sell yourself short . it 's you i 'm interested in . i 'm very interested . hilary : your new music - streaming service , lp streaming , has got everyone buzzing . devon : oh , well , i hope so . we , uh -- we put a lot of work into the project . hilary : well , those of you who are not familiar with lp streaming , it is a freemiu `` service , meaning that there is no charge for basic services , with additional premium features available through monthly subscription . now , in typical modest fashion , devon has n't mentioned that the number of subscribers actually doubled once hamilton - winters acquired the company from mergeron earlier this year . devon : that 's right . i see you 've done your homework , hilary . hilary : as a fan of the service -- and its new boss -- i 've been keeping an eye on it . [ giggles ] mariah : [ clears throat ] hilary : and i hear that congratulations are in order . influential industry blog techsage is about to name lp streaming one of their top streamers of the year in their award edition , citing lp 's new policy of allowing over 25,000 songs to every user 's music library . devon : well , thank you . yes , we 're very thrilled about that . hilary : now , if you have n't tried lp streaming yet , please take advantage of their one - month free trial . mariah : we play it in the studio every day , and it 's fantastic . devon : oh , nice . that 's good to hear . yeah , it 's -- it 's great for offices , restaurants , gyms . and , of course , your headphones . [ all chuckle ] hilary : now , not only are you giving subscribers a dizzying variety of world music , but you are also busy cultivating your own talent , including genoa city 's own tessa porter . mariah : who , we hope , will be performing in - studio a couple of her original songs very , very soon . devon : that 's right . hilary : now , devon , you must be quite impressed with how quickly lp streaming has risen to the top . devon : i 'm actually more impressed with your knowledge of the digital music industry . hilary : well , maybe i should just chuck this show and come and work for you . devon : i do n't think so . we 'd probably kill each other for real if you did that . [ hilary and devon laugh ] mariah : mm - hmm . [ music plays ] noah : hey . mariah : hey . you know , you two , you killed it . you were great together . noah : so , does anybody know what happened ? i mean , tessa was stoked about this . i do n't think she 'd just bail on it . devon : i know . it makes no sense . i know she was excited to perform her new single live . hilary : that may be , but i still have a whole show to stretch . so unless one of you brought your ukulele , i 'm gon na need some more material . pronto . dina : i thought we had gotten rid of this one . jack : nikki is still a friend , mother . i 'm sure she had good reason for dropping by . dina : well , maybe she did . but i would n't give that tart the time of day . nikki : i came by to see you , dina . to apologize . dina : oh , is that so ? [ chuckles ] fine . but keep it brief , dear . i 'm busy . nikki : i 'm very sorry about the way i treated you since you came back to town . and i 'm terribly sorry about that knife incident . i would never have behaved that way if i had known about the -- dina : oh , for god 's sakes , jack . the word alzheimer 's can be said in my presence . i wo n't melt . nikki : of course you won't . you 're much too strong . dina : well , it is what it is . my only choice is to fight it the best i can . jack : nikki knows something about facing a major illness . nikki : i have m.s . it 's in remission right now . but it 's terrible to live with a disease that you know can take over your life at any time . dina : oh , stop playing the martyr , dearie . alzheimer trumps m.s . and quit trying to steal my spotlight . jack : mother , there 's no reason to be rude . nikki : dina is living with a very difficult disease . she can be as rude as she likes . dina : well , thank you , dear . that was the best thing i 've heard come out of your mouth . nikki : well , i 've said what i came to say , and i just want you to know that there are no hard feelings between us since the stabbing . dina : there she goes again with all this nonsense . i have no idea what she 's blabbering about , and frankly , i do n't care . victoria : as you can see , we 've been very competitive with our remuneration offer . ravi : oh , i got that . and the responsibilities that come with this are impressive . and flattering . victoria : well , newman enterprises is a much larger company than what you 're used to . but you 'd be on the cutting edge of the future of i.t . not just working in cosmetics and fashion . you 'd be joining the company at a very interesting time as we diversify into tech and media and beyond . ravi : wow . i mean , just ... wow . [ sighs ] victoria : i think this opportunity is beyond anything that jabot could offer you , both in terms of job satisfaction and financially . recruiting you would be the smartest , most practical move that we could make to help newman to continue to grow and prosper . ravi : well , thank you for thinking of me . it seems like a great fit . what you 'd call a once - in - a - lifetime opportunity . victoria : absolutely . so if we can -- ravi : but , um , despite your generous and most tempting offer ... i have to decline . my loyalty is with ashley . uh ... with jabot . victoria : i respect that loyalty . but take my card . this is a big decision to make so quickly . billy : come on , ash ! jack let me borrow the jet a few weeks ago . ashley : that is such a lie . he found out after the fact when you went without his knowledge . billy : look . okay . phyllis and i just want to get away a little bit , you know ? relax , re - charge , do some grade - a christmas shopping in new york city . do n't you want a fantastic christmas gift under the tree from me ? ashley : nice try . you know it 's the company jet , which means it 's for company use only . and maybe you should have reminded yourself of that when you took the jet for that jaunt to new orleans . what is it with you and phyllis , anyway ? are you in a rut ? is that why you have to keep traveling everywhere ? billy : whoa , are we in a rut ? no , no , no . ashley : are you ? billy : we are in the exact opposite of a rut . we are rut - less . we are without rut . in fact , after new orleans , we could n't be in a better place . ashley : okay . billy : i moved back in with her , actually . ashley : so what are you saying ? you want the jet because you 're gon na propose ? billy : no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no . no , no , no . no . no . i would not ruin this with matrimony . god , no . ashley : thank god . i hear what you 're saying . you want a more laid - back , kind of no - strings - attached kind of relationship . i can see what 's attractive about that . billy : see ? you understand me because , you know , you get me . now , if you were me , would n't you love to leave this kind of thing and go to new york city with a very special person ? you know , no strings attached ? ashley : you know , billy , i 'm not always chained to the desk in my office . billy : mm ... ashley : i 'm not . i know how to have fun when i want , with whom i want to have fun with . billy : really ? ashley : yes . billy : is that true ? ashley : yes , it is . billy : wow . you little vixen . are we talking about ravi here ? are you two doing a little , you know , friends - with - benefits kind of thing ? ashley : oh , please . i hate that expression so much . billy : yeah , but still ... ashley : it 's probably the best and most simplest way to explain our situation right now . billy : whatever makes my big sister happy . ashley : somehow , i knew you 'd approve . do you think it 's fair of me ? i mean , should i offer some kind of a commitment ? it 's very awkward . i mean , i 'm his boss , you know ? billy : look , if that handsome genius is whispering binary codes in your ear and it 's floating your boat , go for it . no harm , no foul . phyllis : hey , you . ravi : hey ! phyllis : hi . grab a seat . ravi : uh ... you know , i was just gon na -- phyllis : get over here . ravi : okay . phyllis : i will cover your bar tab in exchange for your silence . ravi : yeah , well , i guess that depends on what you 're about to confess . phyllis : [ laughs ] nothing that felonious . just do n't tell anyone you saw me here tonight . ravi : yeah . seems harmless . it is harmless , right ? phyllis : i 'm playing hooky from work . ravi : ah . phyllis : pretending i caught a wicked case of the flu so billy and i could fly off to new york . the only thing he has to do is convince ashley to loan him the jabot jet . ravi : oh , is that all ? [ phyllis laughs ] wow . well , i hope that is not a deal - breaker . phyllis : why ? ravi : well , 'cause ashley 's in charge now . she 's used to making all the decisions . i would just do what she says and get out of her way . phyllis : i take it she 's been pushing you to the back burner ? rebuffing your advances ? ravi : no . oh , i did n't say that . um ... rebuffing has definitely not occurred . phyllis : really ? interesting . ravi : it 's -- it 's not interesting . it 's really not a big deal . phyllis : oh , no , no , no . do n't be evasive with me , mister . i have had your back every phase of operation snag ashley , okay , so spill it . ravi : well , i mean , there 's -- it 's ... phyllis : [ gasps ] admit it . you spent the night with her . ravi : what ? no . i ... yeah , i did . phyllis : yeah ! yeah ! hilary : welcome back to another live edition of the hilary hour . mariah : our guest tonight is genoa city 's youngest business tycoon , devon hamilton of the hamilton - winters group . hilary : yes . aside from your current exciting venture as music producer and c.e.o . , you also hold another badge of -- what would you call it ? distinction ? honor ? courage ? devon : yeah , i mean , i - i 'd like to say all of the above . but i 'm a little scared of where you 're going with this . [ all chuckle ] hilary : relax , honey . the scary part is already over . as most viewers of the hilary hour already know , devon hamilton is also my ex - husband . what a roller - coaster ride that was . devon : yeah . yeah . we , um ... we learned a lot . and it was a crazy mix of highs and lows . hilary : what was crazy is that some of you newer viewers may just be finding out that devon hamilton , one of genoa city 's most eligible men , also dated my lovely co - host . is n't that right , mariah ? mariah : guilty as charged . [ laughs ] uh , but , you know , we were n't married , so it 's probably not as exciting for the audience . hilary : on the contrary . i think it can be very , very juicy . can we compare notes ? mariah : [ sighs ] hilary : just as i thought . juicy . [ giggles ] why do n't we clap a pair of noise - canceling headphones on our mutual ex - paramour here , and mariah and i can ask a series of probing and provocative questions . find out who the real devon hamilton is . devon : heh ... you know what , hilary , i 'm actually not feeling this whole game- show setup . mariah : that 's funny , because neither am i . sorry . hilary : you know what ? i agree . there is more interesting things to discuss . like lp streaming artist tessa porter , and the real reason she 's unable to be here tonight . today we 're out here to test people 's knowledge about victoria : as the leading female executive at newman enterprises , i want to make clear our company 's vehement opposition to sex trafficking . and these are not just words . we plan on backing up our stance by donating 100 % of the proceeds from designdate to a women 's charity who helps to take down these rings and save girls from sexual slavery . newman enterprises will always stand behind and support women . lily : and cut . victoria : [ sighs ] was that all right ? lily : yeah , absolutely . it was perfect . um , you can delete the other takes . that 's the one that we 'll use . and take that last one straight to devon , please . thank you . victoria : are you sure that was okay ? lily : yeah , it was great . you seemed professional and , you know , sincere . you seemed concerned . victoria : well , it was real . lily : yeah . well , if there 's any lingering doubt that newman enterprises was involved in prostitution , this will help clear it up . [ cellphone chimes ] lily : oh ... victoria : what is it ? lily : um , a news alert just came in . as a result of the ongoing sex - trafficking investigation , newman enterprises will now be facing a top - to - bottom audit . jack : i am so , so sorry you had to see that . nikki : oh , you do n't need to apologize . jack : apparently what we witnessed is a part of sundown syndrome , something i learned from her doctor yesterday . in as many as 20 % of elderly people who are dealing with alzheimer 's or other mental issues , things only get worse after dark . nikki : oh . as if you did n't have enough to worry about . jack : yeah , i do n't know which is worse -- the sudden mood changes or the verbal abuse or the random disorientation . nikki : wow . at least you can take comfort in the fact that she still knows who you are . jack : for now . i do n't know for how long . nikki : hey , do n't torture yourself . jack : your own mother looking you in the face and seeing nothing but a stranger . paul : all right . i spoke with the d.a . we can offer you a deal . tessa : oh , my god . thank you . paul : do n't thank me yet . the d.a . can see why you most likely took the gun only to provide protection for your sister . tessa : that is the absolute truth . paul : right . the person the higher - ups are really after is victor newman . so all you have to do is furnish evidence that links victor newman to the sex- trafficking ring , and then you will be granted immunity from prosecution . tessa : evidence ? paul : yeah . such as , did crystal ever mention victor 's name in connection with the sex - trafficking ring ? or did he play a role , active or inactive , in providing the murder weapon to crystal ? did he know anything about what was going on ? all they are looking for is a line of evidence they can follow that will lead , eventually , to his arrest . tessa : i do n't know of anything like that . honestly . paul : would you be willing to work undercover to get it ? mariah : i 'm sure whatever reason tessa has for not being in the studio today , it 's beyond her control . hilary : well , i would have to agree with that . when the police come a - knockin ' , you do n't blow them off . mariah : the police ? devon : what are you talking about ? mariah : do you know something about tessa that devon and i do n't ? hilary : i most certainly do . minutes ago , i received an exclusive tip that the real reason tessa porter is n't here with us tonight is because she was hauled into the genoa city police station . now , who knows what kind of crimes tessa porter may have committed . my sources were quite vague on that . mariah : oh , my god . hilary : and there you have it -- the excitement of live tv only on the hilary hour . jack : so , what 's new in your life ? anything worth sharing ? i 'm all ears , believe me . nikki : oh , nothing too riveting . the usual pre - holiday madness . buying gifts . charity events , of course . and , uh , parties , enjoyable and otherwise . jack : ooh , i want to hear about parties otherwise . nikki : victor had his grand lighting of the tree at the ranch last night . jack : oooh , dear . without you to rein him in , i can only imagine his decorating instincts . [ nikki laughs ] let me guess . he had ornaments the shape of dollar signs on the tree , and a coin - operated system to make the lights twinkle . nikki : well , nothing so whimsical . but it being victor , there were a lot of ulterior motives floating about . jack : to be expected . i 'm a little surprised , though , that you showed up . nikki : oh , you sound just like victoria . she kept cornering me , asking me why i had so many excuses to keep going to the ranch . jack : why do you ? nikki : i wish i knew . jack : maybe it 's the old standby . little by little , you 're drifting your way back to victor . noah : paul ! [ stammers ] what happened ? are you all right ? tessa : i 'm fine . paul : tessa is about to be booked . she 's under arrest . noah : for -- for what ? tessa : your granddaddy owes me big time . hilary : i look forward to having tessa on our show , where she can explain her legal troubles . in song , if she 'd like . that is , if she 's not still incarcerated . devon : what do you mean still ? nobody knows if she 's in custody or not . mariah : or if she 's been charged with a crime . maybe she 's in there to help the police . hilary : well , there you have it . anything is possible with lp streaming 's most wanted songstress . now , stay tuned to the hilary hour , where we will keep you in the loop as this story develops . but in the meantime , keep on buzzin ' , g.c . devon : why the hell would you do that , hilary ? mariah : tessa stands us up through no fault of her own and that 's how you get your revenge ? you paint her like a criminal for the entire world ? hilary : okay , maybe i - i should have said alleged a little more . mariah : what about devon ? he puts out tessa 's music . and the only reason he is sitting in that chair was to help you out . god , hilary , you 're a piece of work . hilary : come on . your turn . let me have it . devon : do you remember that deep emotional regret you shared with me the other day after you were blind - sided and exposed in the most humiliating way possible ? you remember that ? hilary : devon , devon , this is not the same thing . devon : it 's the same thing . and i really believed that you wanted to do something worthwhile with your life and with this show . but here you are , just right back in the dirt , where you apparently love to be . phyllis : help me out . are we drowning our sorrows or are we celebrating ? because i thought becoming intimate with ashley was ... your fondest desire . ravi : hey , i 'm thrilled about the recent physical developments . i just feel ... a bit used . phyllis : know a lot of men who would be quite happy being used by a woman like ashley . ravi : i just want more . you know , we used to connect on these multi - faceted levels about so many things . phyllis : and that 's over ? ravi : she needs distractions from some heavy family issues . all she wants to talk about is work . and when she does reach out for something more , it 's all a bit ... phyllis : clinical ? surface - only ? ravi : yes . phyllis : all sex , no talk ? ravi : yes . i just ... i just do n't know what she wants from me . phyllis : i think what i 'm hearing is helping me pinpoint the real issue here . ravi : really ? 'cause i could really use some advice here . phyllis : in every stage of your , ahem , relationship , from co - workers to friends to bedmates , you 've always been the employee to ashley 's boss - lady . ravi : yeah , that 's kind of the situation . phyllis : trust me . it 's all perception . you got to lose the underling label . show ashley that you are simply a man . a brilliant , desirable , gorgeous man . ravi : hm ... billy : let me lay it on the line for you here , okay ? [ ashley groans ] billy : getting tickets to new york tonight is gon na be pretty much impossible . and i ca n't have my sweet lady flying coach . i mean , she 's -- she 's not gon na be happy about that . ashley : i think you 'd be a lot less happy than her . billy : yeah , well ... ashley : do n't you think that you need something more substantial ? something more meaningful in your life right now besides all these little trips you 're taking ? billy : no , no . hold on a second , okay ? i put in a lot of overtime hours into brash & sassy , and where did that get me ? i got a new motto now . life is to be lived . i am gon na grab everything i can and enjoy the hell out of it , okay ? i mean , let 's be honest . dina 's situation ... has n't that showed us that we should not let things pass us by ? ashley : if it has n't , it certainly should have . billy : exactly . how 's she doing , by the way ? ashley : some days are better than others . every day is a mixed bag . she 's spending most of her time with jack . you know , he is the one that 's shouldering it . billy : well , i 'm sure you 're providing plenty of comfort and support . that 's who you are . ashley : you do n't have to butter me up . you can take the stupid jet . billy : you serious ? ashley : last time , billy . i mean it . billy : yep . ashley : unless of course you come back and work at jabot . billy : [ laughs ] yeah , right . jack vetoed that idea very quickly , remember ? ashley : jack 's not here , is he ? i did everything i could to make her party perfect . noah : i can not believe that paul would arrest you . i mean , you have n't done a damn thing wrong except trying to be a good sister . and then trying to pressure you into digging up dirt on my grandfather ? i mean , that -- that 's disgusting . look , the first thing you need is a lawyer , okay , so i 'm gon na make a few calls . tessa : thank you . noah : come on , this is the least i can do . he gave you every opportunity to throw my grandfather under the bus and you did n't , so ... thank you . tessa : it just ... it just did n't seem right . noah : i love that you think that way . but when you 're a newman , somebody 's always trying to get close to you or close to everybody around you because they want something . they want a favor or money or a story they can sell . and i 'm sorry . but now that we 're living together ... like it or not , you 're part of the inner circle , okay , so we have to stick together . tessa : hey , i 'm not going anywhere . how can i , locked in a jail cell , right ? [ chuckles ] nikki : well , i hope my apology to dina gave her a little bit of peace . jack : it did . i saw it . and it was very generous of you , and i appreciate it more than you know . nikki : now i understand why you had to walk away from jabot . and me . i can see how much she relies on you . jack : well , just because i 'm making the most of my time with my mother , it does n't mean i do n't miss my life . i do . nikki : are you talking about jabot or me ? jack : both . look , i ca n't make any promises . jabot will always be there for me . i ... ca n't expect the same from you . ashley : you 're gon na need this . billy : what am i looking at ? ashley : sizes . mine . which you 're gon na need when you buy me that extremely expensive present on your shopping spree in new york . and i think phyllis knows my taste . you know , it 's classy . pretty much the direct opposite of hers . billy : thank you very much for the jet and for trying to hire me back against jack 's wishes . ashley : billy , i was serious . nobody made jack walk away . he gave me the reins , and i 'm gon na do what i think is best . and frankly , between you and me , i think the direction that jabot 's on is a little stale . why do n't you come back ? together we can give jabot that necessary kick in the pants it needs . billy : jack had better be careful . you might be sitting in that chair permanently . i love you . see you later . bye . ashley : love you . phyllis : still nothing from billy . i better find him before the wrong person sees me in public . ravi : well , your secret is safe with me . phyllis : i know . i know . hey . good luck with ashley . ravi : thanks . [ cellphone rings ] ashley : hi again . ravi : hey . i know you 're busy charting the future of jabot ... ashley : yeah , i 'm trying . what 's up ? ravi : dinner at the top of the tower . just you and me . put all our thoughts of work aside for one night . why do n't you join me ? come on . we deserve it . ashley : ravi , i got to tell you , i 'm in such a zone right now . i was just about to order delivery from that szechuan place , you know ? i just really want to keep the momentum going . ravi : okay . ashley : but , i mean , if you like , we could meet at the club later . you know , um , that same room we were in ? ravi : right . um ... that -- that sounds great . ashley : okay . i 'll see you then . bye . victoria : no , i have nothing to add at the moment . our publicist will be uploading an official statement . [ sighs ] tell them to wait . lily : you know this is nothing more than a witch - hunt , right ? victoria : this investigation is not gon na end until someone goes down hard . lily : you know , i might have an idea . one second . [ cellphone rings ] hi . it 's lily . is devon in ? victoria : victoria newman . ravi : victoria . it 's ravi . victoria : hi , ravi . i 'm a little bit distracted at the moment . what can i help you with ? ravi : took your advice and , uh , reconsidered the job offer . i 'm in . victoria : that 's amazing ! i promise you , you wo n't regret it . let 's talk tomorrow , and we can iron out all the details . ravi : looking forward to it . and , uh , thank you , victoria . victoria : thank you . well , that was a droplet of excellent news . sadly to say that it had nothing to do with the audit . lily : yeah . look , i am willing to help wherever i can , but i have to ask you . are there any newman skeletons that these people mind find ? [ next_on ] hilary : let tess come on `` the hilary hour `` today and tell her side of the story . mariah : oh , my god ! sharon : i thought you were at the studio ! mariah : oh , god . chelsea : they want to sell chancellor park ? this is ridiculous ! nikki : victor used you to do his dirty work , and i think it is disgusting . | tessa missed her interview on the hilary hour because paul took her into the station for stealing nikki 's gun . the da offered to give tessa immunity if she went undercover to gather information tying victor to the sex ring . tessa refused , so she was arrested . noah stood by tessa . ashley was too busy to accept ravi 's offer to go out for drinks . billy and phyllis made plans for an impromptu trip to ny . billy and ashley agreed that they were siblings even though they were n't biologically related . billy told ashley that he and phyllis were great and that he did n't want to get married . ashley wondered if it was n't fair not to commit to ravi . billy urged her to do what made her happy . ashley offered billy a job at jabot , and she loaned him the company jet for his trip to ny . victoria offered ravi the position of head of software development at newman . ravi turned her down out of loyalty to ashley . ravi told phyllis that he felt like ashley was using him . ravi wanted something more than a physical relationship . phyllis advised ravi to make ashley see him as a man instead of an employee . ravi invited ashley to dinner . she declined , but suggested that they hook up at the hotel later . ravi agreed . ravi called victoria back and accepted the job . |
lauren : paul quit ? when ? michael : oh , today -- out of nowhere . lauren : that just ... that does n't seem right . what reason did he give you ? michael : oh , conflict of interest . he works at newman . brad carlton 's a board member . blah , blah , blah . lauren : and he 's just realizing this now ? michael : and why it suddenly became an issue , i have no clue . all i know is i have a client who 's charged with murder and no investigator . ( doorbell rings ) lauren : i 'll get that . hi ! amber , you remember michael ? amber : sure do . nice to see you again . michael : likewise . lauren : all right , i 'm taking amber to the boutique tonight to show her around . michael : wait , wait , you 're going to the boutique tonight ? lauren : yeah , is that a problem ? michael : what about fenmore ? i have to take these papers over to the winters . lauren : yeah , we 'll take him . no problem . michael : oh ... gloria : oh , good ! oh , good ! everybody 's here . well , hello , amber . how nice to see you again . did you see the late edition of the `` chronicle `` ? lauren : oh , my goodness ! `` gloria abbott to judge reality show . `` amber : you 're in the paper ? that 's cool ! michael : how did that happen , he asked , not sure he wanted to know . gloria : kevin got me the e - mail for the entertainment reporter . and i do n't think there 's anything wrong with a little self - promotion . [ scene_break ] jack : it was bizarre . no , it was beyond bizarre . something about creating harmony between the earth , the sky and humanity . just when i thought victor could n't be any less victor ... ashley : you 've got to be kidding me ! jack : what ? ashley : i do n't believe this . jack : what ? [ scene_break ] jill : what if it 's true ? after all these years , what if we made a mistake ? kay : we did not make a mistake . jill : no , see , we should 've done this right away . as soon as charlotte admitted that you were my mother , we should n't have just taken her word for it ! kay : stop , stop , stop right there , jill . we 're getting ahead of ourselves . do you understand that ? now let 's just wait and see how those d.n.a . tests turn out . although as i told you before , in my mind , nothing has changed . you are my daughter . and that 's all there is to that . jill : i just wish we did n't have to wait . kay : well , the hospital said they would call and tell us as soon as they got the results from the test . esther : results ? what results , mrs. c. ? are you okay ? kay : it 's really nothing . it 's nothing , esther . esther : why were you at the hospital ? kay : just some things that had to be taken care of , dear . just strictly routine . jill : and really not any of your business . [ scene_break ] devon : oh , thanks . neil : boo - yah ! hey , devon , can you hear me ? devon ? devon : i heard you the first time , neil . `` boo - yah ? `` that 's the best you can come up with ? that 's lame , man . neil : yeah , so , uh , you think you 're funny , do n't you ? for a minute there , i thought your implant was n't working . devon : no , no , no , it 's working fine . unless , uh , you 're about to ask me to put in more overtime . in which case , i ca n't hear ya . neil : yeah , smart aleck . come here , you . [ scene_break ] dru : sharon , the first voice that devon heard was my voice . my voice ! sharon : wow ! dru : yeah , i mean , it was like a miracle . i must 've thanked the doctor a thousand times . sharon : so devon 's hearing has been fully restored ? dru : well , not exactly . you see , he hears differently now . he 's gon na have to see a therapist , and he has to give his brain time to adapt . sharon : but he can hear what people are saying to him ? dru : yes ! yes ! and you do n't have to touch him , you do n't have to wave your hands in his face to get his attention . and when he 's standing right in front of a person , he really understands speech so much better . sharon : oh , my gosh ! i 'm so happy ! dru : that 's not even the best part ! neil and i have decided to adopt devon legally . sharon : oh , gosh ! congratulations ! dru : oh , sharon , i have n't been this happy in forever . [ scene_break ] kay : i took your suggestion and i put a pad and a pencil next to my bed . paul : okay , did it help you remember anything ? kay : i was wearing a ring . paul : a ring ? kay : well , in my dreams . it 's a ring i used to wear when i was married to phillip . so i woke up one night and i sketched it . paul : do you still have the ring ? kay : i , uh , put it somewhere . i mean , i ca n't find it . do you ... it does give us a time frame . paul : oh , yeah , very definitely . i think this could be huge . um ... so you want me to look into it ? kay : no , not yet . but i will let you know . paul : okay . kay : thanks , paul . [ scene_break ] korbel : hey , just the person i was looking for . i was , uh , hoping to go over some new ideas for the benefit . j.t . : you know what ? i need to talk to paul , so , uh , go ahead . j.t . : hey . paul : hey , there , i was just gon na call you . j.t . : what 's up ? paul : well , uh ... i 'm not working for michael anymore on the murder case . j.t . : what happened ? paul : i quit . [ scene_break ] michael : well , i 've drawn up the papers . all we need are a few signatures , a quick court appearance , and devon is legally your son . sharon : well , i should get going . dru : no , sharon , no , you stay right here -- part of the family . neil : okay , so , hey ... are you ready to do this ? devon : definitely . definitely . neil : cool . michael : okay . well , neil , let 's start with you . if you will sign where i 've indicated . neil : okay . dru : wow ! this is a good day . [ scene_break ] sullivan : but what do you mean , you 've made your decision ? will : neil and drucilla winters -- i want 'em prosecuted -- for lying to the grand jury . [ scene_break ] jill : could time go any slower ? it seems like we 've been here for hours . esther : oh , not to me . it 's my day off . time just flies by . oh , that reminds me , i need to get to the boutique before they close , 'cause kate sent me her christmas list . and i wan na pick up a few things . kay : how is little kate ? esther : oh , she 's wonderful . she 's such a good girl . you know , every time i talk to her , i 'm reminded all over again how lucky i am to have a daughter . kay : you know what ? jill and i will go with you . jill : we will ? kay : well , of course , it 's gon na be a lot of fun . jill : i am not in the mood , katherine . kay : well , then get in the mood . uh , come on , meet me in the car . and , uh , esther and i are going now . it 's gon na be fun . [ scene_break ] lauren : lily ? lily : yes ? lily : this is amber moore . she 's gon na be working here . lily : oh , hi , nice to meet you . amber : you , too . you look familiar . lily : yeah , i was at the coffeehouse that time when you came in with professor korbel . amber : oh , adrian . he 's a cutie , huh ? gosh , you have such a great store . lauren : thank you . why do n't you go look around ? amber : okay . lauren : all right . gloria : ooh ! ooh , lauren ! can i take him for a minute ? lauren : what are you doing here ? gloria : well , actually , i thought i 'd stop by -- lauren : you 're checking up on me , are n't you ? you do n't think i can work and be with my son at the same time , do you , huh ? gloria : lauren , i want your help because i need a wardrobe for hollywood . lauren : oh , well , that 's a different story ! okay ! [ scene_break ] jack : `` mrs. john abbott , widow of the legendary cosmetics giant john abbott , will be a judge on ' extreme catwalk , ' the popular reality series in which contestants create a fashion show using designs for forrester creations . `` oh , that 's just great . ashley : i take it you do n't like the show ? jack : i 've seen a little bit of one episode . five minutes was all i could stomach . ashley : they called me to be a judge . jack : you never told me that . ashley : well , i turned it down . you know , i thought that would be the end of it . jack : well , now they 've turned to gloria -- our little publicity hound . ashley : jack , i do not want gloria representing jabot or the abbott name . jack : i do n't like this any more than you do . `` mrs. john abbott '' -- she has no right to call herself that . that marriage was n't even valid . ashley : you think she cares ? jack : she has been an embarrassment to this family long enough . now she 's gon na go on national television and make a spectacle of herself ? i do n't think so . [ scene_break ] michael : sign right there . devon : that 's it ? michael : that 's it . neil : way to go , buddy . devon : that 's easy . michael : now since you 're an adult , there 's not much to it . once i file the papers , uh , the meeting with the judge is mostly a formality . i 'll try and get it on the calendar as quickly as possible . neil : thanks for moving things along , michael . dru : yes . michael : do n't thank me . this was my pleasure . i 'm glad i could be a part of it . good luck , devon . congratulations . i 'll be in touch . neil , drucilla , congratulations . dru : thank you ! michael : sharon . neil : friend , appreciate it . dru : thank you so much . michael : my pleasure . take care . bye - bye . sharon : so , uh , it 's been a big day for you , huh ? devon : yeah , it has . neil : so , how 's it feel ? dru : devon ? honey ? devon : i 'm sorry , guys . i 'm just thinking about my mom . she , uh ... thinking about how so many people tried for her . dru : yeah . devon : and i really thought that she had a shot this time , but she threw it all away . you know , she could n't stay away from drugs . neil : devon , your mother was n't strong enough . she did n't believe in herself . and if you do n't have that ... man , your chances are n't very good . devon : i know . dru : baby , you listen ... you can break the cycle , okay ? and you ca n't give other people self - esteem , okay ? it happens in here . sharon : i think , uh , what your parents are -- are trying to say to you , devon , is ... devon : they 're proud of me for trying , at least ? dru : yes . devon : for wanting something better for her . dru : we 're very proud of you . neil : yeah , we are . we 're very proud . devon : well , that feels good . it feels really good . dru : oh , sweetheart . [ scene_break ] korbel : okay , that takes care of the caterers . you 'll call them in the morning ? still have a million things to do . colleen : a million ? korbel : metaphorically speaking . colleen : oh . korbel : oh , where are we on the programs ? colleen : oh , um , you can pick up the proofs tomorrow . korbel : i will cross that off my list . oh , my , it almost 8 : 00 already ? i have to go . i will shoot you an e - mail about those other things we discussed . colleen : okay , good - bye . and , uh , you 're welcome . [ scene_break ] j.t . : so you 're still in business together , you 're just quitting this one case ? paul : well , i find out tomorrow morning . j.t . : what happens then ? paul : i put my key in the door of the law firm and find out if michael changed the locks on me overnight . colleen : hey . paul : hi . colleen : gosh , finally some peace and quiet . you know , professor korbel just sees me and assumes i 'm dying to work . j.t . : well , you could 've said no . colleen : well , next time i will . j.t . : hey , uh , we 're actually in the middle of something . can , uh , can you give us a sec ? colleen : oh , yeah , sure . j.t . : yeah , it wo n't take long . colleen : no , that 's okay . i have some errands to run before my shift , so ... j.t . : can you manage ? colleen : i will be fine . i 'll call you . all right , bye . j.t . : bye . paul : so , i mean , i can understand why michael is upset with me . i did kinda bail on him , but , uh ... you know , i had to . things were getting way too complicated . j.t . : because of brad ? paul : right . j.t . : so why do n't you look relieved , paul ? paul : my gut keeps telling me that devon did not do this . and bardwell thinks he has his man . j.t . : yeah , well , you do n't agree . paul : you know what ? if i 'm the d.a . , i 've got my indictment and a boatload of evidence -- i mean , why investigate more ? j.t . : that 's a good question . paul : so if devon did n't kill carmen , whoever did it is about to get away with murder . j.t . : are you saying what i think you 're saying ? paul : we may not be working for michael anymore , but that does n't mean we ca n't still work on the case . [ scene_break ] colleen : i 'm looking for something to wear to the benefit . do you have anything to go with a walking cast ? lily : here , come with me and i 'll show you some stuff . colleen : all right , um , what 's she doing here ? lauren : gloria , what do you think about this ? gloria : mmm , no . lauren : no ? okay . this ? gloria : oh , that , i love . lauren : it 's so you . gloria : i wan na make a statement , but not that much of a statement , you know what i mean ? lauren : really ? you 're going for subtle ? gloria : that 's the word . shut up . michael : i did n't say anything . lauren : okay , all right , what about this ? gloria : perfect . i 'll try it . thank you . [ scene_break ] jill : oh , look , michael and lauren are here . esther : oh , they have that precious little boy with them ! jill : oh , he 's sleeping . kay : oh , he 's gotten so big . lauren : i know , can you believe it ? kay : oh , my , how handsome you are . jill : is n't he so gorgeous ? lauren : aw , like his daddy . michael : that 's right -- gorgeous . amber : oh , i 'm sorry , can i check out the stock room ? lauren : you know what ? in a second . i want you to meet some people . amber moore -- this is my friend from los angeles . these are three of my best customers -- favorite customers and dear friends . katherine chancellor , esther valentine and jill abbott . amber : wait , chancellor ? the katherine chancellor ? the forresters used to talk about you all the time . kay : forrester ? as in , eric and stephanie ? amber : uh , yeah , i used to be a forrester . esther : you did ? gee , you 're like royalty . amber : oh , was , maybe . long story . michael : you know what ? lauren , i 'm gon na take this little guy home , all right ? lauren : okay , sweetie , i wo n't be long . michael : all right . do n't rush . we 're gon na talk about tort reform . i 'm gon na read to him from the `` law review . `` jill : he 's kidding , right ? lauren : uh , no . okay , so what can i help you ladies with ? esther : i have a list . lauren : oh , excellent . do you wan na ... amber : oh , yeah , yeah , let me , uh , let me help you out with that . esther : great . [ scene_break ] ashley : would you please have her call me right away ? thank you . gloria is not at jabot . jack : she 's not at michael 's either . ashley : is this just a waste of time ? jack : probably , but it should at least look like we tried to reason with her first . ashley : i do not want gloria on that show , jack . it ca n't happen . jack : do n't get worked up . this is not going to happen . ashley : i 'm gon na try her cell . gloria : ah ! ( cell phone ringing ) gloria : hello ? ashley : gloria , its ashley . i need to see you right away . gloria : i 'm a little busy right now , ashley . ashley : it 's important . gloria : what 's it about ? ashley : jabot . can you be at the coffeehouse in a few minutes ? gloria : sure , why not ? lauren ? i have to go meet ashley at the coffeehouse , but i love this outfit . can we snip the tags and , uh .. lauren : oh , it looks incredible on you . yeah , yeah , yeah , gloria : my clothes are in the dressing room . lauren : all right , well , i 'll just bring 'em home with me . gloria : okay , i 'm just gon na grab my coat . lauren : all right , go , go . [ scene_break ] michael : that 's right . we 're gon na have fun tonight . just you and your old man . what do you think about that , baby fenmore ? what do you think about that , huh ? ( cell phone ringing ) michael : yeah ? michael . oh ... when ? really ? no , no , no , no , that 's fine . that 's great . thank you ! neil : winters . michael : oh , hey , what are you doing ? neil : right now ? michael : well , one of the judges had a cancellation . they can hear your case tonight . neil : michael , you 're kidding me . michael : yeah , we got ta jump on this now or wait till after the holidays . neil : we 'll be right there . bye - bye . michael : all right , so ... it 's your turn to go with daddy to work . [ scene_break ] paul : i do n't expect you to volunteer . j.t . : no , i wan na be a part of this . where do we start ? paul : with brad . we have to make sure he 's telling the truth . j.t . : you think he 's hiding something ? paul : i do n't want a repeat of what happened in cleveland . j.t . : you regret not going to the police , do n't you ? paul : brad killed two men that we know of . if he had anything to do with carmen 's death , we 're not keeping quiet this time . [ scene_break ] kay : lauren ? lauren : yes ? excuse me . kay : um , darling , could you put this on hold for me and i 'll pick it up in a few days ? lauren : oh , yeah , of course . kay : if i decide that i really want it . yeah , it would be marvelous for a little afternoon luncheon . esther : are you leaving , mrs. c. ? kay : uh , yes , i 'm ready . uh , jill ? jill : jill is ready . esther : okay , fine , i 'll just pay for this stuff . amber : here , let me get that for you . esther : thank you . kay : uh , i 'll be out in the car . jill : oh , i 'll join you . [ scene_break ] ( telephone ringing ) lauren : fenmore boutique . oh , hi , neil . yeah , yeah , hold on one second . lily ? it 's your dad . lily : hey , dad , what 's up ? now ? um , okay , i 'll check with lauren and then i 'll call you back . bye . um , lauren ? lauren : what ? lily : um , my parents and devon are meeting with a judge tonight to finalize his adoption . lauren : oh , yeah ? lily : so would it be okay if ... lauren : of course , of course , go , go , go , and please tell your family congratulations . lily : okay , i will . thank you . lauren : see you in the morning . lily : okay , bye . [ scene_break ] neil : your honor , thank you for hearing us so late . dru : yes , your honor , thank you . judge : i 'm glad it worked out . everything appears to be in order . there are just a few questions i 'd like to ask the three of you . mr. hamilton , it is your desire to have mr. and mrs. winters legally adopt you ? devon : yes , your honor . judge : mr. and mrs. winters , you want to legally adopt devon hamilton ? neil : we absolutely do , your honor . um , we consider devon to be part of our family . dru : that 's right , your honor . and this makes it official . judge : well , then i see no reason to deny the petition . mr. hamilton , do your biological parents know about your decision ? not that you need their permission , i 'm just curious . devon : well , i have n't seen my father since i was a little kid . and my mom ... has never been too good at the mom thing . the last i heard , she was living in seattle , though . judge : have you tried contacting her ? dru : your honor , if you do n't mind ... um , devon 's biological mother , yolanda , she 's had some problems with drugs . and where we thought -- its okay , honey -- where we thought she was sober , it appears that she 's begun using again . judge : i see . michael : yolanda hamilton 's , uh , parental rights were terminated when devon became the winters ' foster son . devon : you know what ? my mom would definitely approve of what i 'm doing . um ... she loves me very much . she just ca n't be the kind of parent that she wants to be . so , uh ... i 'm better off now . judge : it sounds like you 're a very fortunate young man , having mr. and mrs. winters in your life . devon : i am very fortunate . yes . to tell you the truth , it 's ... a little weird being here . judge : how do you mean ? devon : well , i mean , because ... i already feel like dru and neil are my parents . [ scene_break ] j.t . : you looking for these ? colleen : thank you . i would n't have been able to open my locker . j.t . : yeah . is that korbel ? colleen : you know , he made it sound like he had something so important to do . wow , it 's really important . you know what ? um , go ahead and grab a seat . i will be out in a minute . j.t . : all right . colleen : all right , bye . [ scene_break ] esther : oh , my gosh ! is that sylvia browne ? kay : where ? esther : over there . jill : who 's sylvia browne ? esther : she 's a famous psychic . is it really her ? gina : yeah , it is . why do n't you go say hello to her ? i 'm sure she would love to hear from a fan . esther : oh , i could n't . could i ? [ scene_break ] will : baldwin 's doing his best to send us on a wild goose chase . next he 'll be saying colonel mustard did it in the library with a candlestick . sullivan : you know , that was my favorite game when i was a kid . will : then you 're in the right line of work . you finished ? sullivan : yeah , you know , let 's get outta here . will : well , i 'm gon na swing by the courthouse , finish the winters ' paperwork . sullivan : tonight ? will : no time to waste . when they take the witness stand at devon 's trial , i want them already convicted of perjury . [ scene_break ] gloria : you did n't say he was going to be here . ashley : have a seat , please . gloria : what is this -- an ambush ? ashley : no , it 's not an ambush . we have a problem . and we 'd like you to fix it for us . jack : we saw the little piece in the `` chronicle . `` ashley : you really should 've come to use before you agreed to do that program . gloria : why ? jack : gloria , your going on that show as a representative of the abbott family . gloria : as a member of the abbott family . john made that very clear . ashley : you know , they asked me to be a judge and i told them i was n't interested . gloria : why would you do that ? ashley : um , well , we do n't think that , um , `` extreme catwalk `` is the kind of program we want jabot to be associated with . gloria : well , i could n't disagree more . it is one of the hottest shows on tv right now . ashley : we want you to call the producers and tell them that you 've changed your mind . gloria : too late . ashley : it 's not too late . gloria : why would i back out ? i wan na do this . ashley : have you seen `` extreme catwalk `` ? gloria : yeah . have you ? ashley : well , i would n't waste our time . gloria : oh . well , i love it . jack : of course you do . it 's crass . gloria : crass ? now would you say that if eric forrester were standing right here ? i did n't think so . you calling that show `` crass `` proves that you have no idea what it 's about . ashley : oh , and what is it about , gloria ? gloria : it 's about creativity . it 's about excitement -- all those things we say jabot stands for . jack : gloria , we 're asking nicely . please do not do this show . ashley : please do n't . gloria : and i 'm telling you nicely , i 've made my decision . the producers of `` extreme catwalk `` want me . jack : they do n't want you . they want the abbott name . ashley : right . gloria : great ! and i am as proud of that name as you two are . [ scene_break ] j.t . : hey , i 'm taking off . i 'll see you at home , all right ? colleen : oh , he 's driving me crazy . j.t . : who is driving you crazy ? colleen : professor korbel . j.t . : well , just ignore the guy . colleen : well , i would love to . but everywhere i go , there he is . [ scene_break ] gina : everyone , i 'd like you to meet sylvia browne . and this is -- esther : valentine . sylvia : what a unique name . esther : uh , no , valentine is my last name . esther is my first name -- esther valentine . it is so nice to meet you . sylvia : and it 's so nice to meet you , too , esther . esther : oh , i am such a huge fan . i ca n't even tell you . but i bet you knew that already , right ? [ scene_break ] paul : beer , please . sullivan : uh , make that two . oh , do n't worry . i 'm off duty . paul : did n't look like it five minutes ago when i saw you with bardwell . sullivan : are you spying on me , williams ? paul : it is what i do . sullivan : see anything interesting ? [ scene_break ] lily : hey ! neil : look who it is . hey , lily . lily : am i too late ? dru : no , you 're right on time . we 're finishing up . judge : that 's everything ! congratulations , mr. hamilton , and the same to you , mr. and mrs. winters . devon : thank you . dru : thank you , your honor , thank you so much . judge : well , if you 'll excuse me , it 's a little after hours . michael : thanks again for fitting us in . judge : oh , my pleasure , counselor , good night . dru : oh , thank you , your honor . judge : all the best . devon : good night . neil : appreciate it . michael : congratulations . lily : so it 's official ? sharon : yeah , it 's official ! dru : oh , my god ! we 're a family of four ! lily : oh , that is so cool ! just like that , i have a brother . dru : yup . devon : you have a big brother , too . so you better watch out . lily : oh , okay , yeah . neil : all right , so i think now , uh , we should go celebrate , right ? dru : i say let 's go down to the club . um , sharon , michael , please join us . sharon : oh , no , i feel like i 'd be intruding . dru : there 's no way you can intrude , honey , because you are my girl . and you call your wife . if she wants to come and join us , she should ! neil : yeah . michael : oh , she 's at the boutique . but i could check to see if she can get away . dru : all right , then ! this is so great ! devon : thanks , guys . [ scene_break ] amber : your boutique is so amazing , lauren ! you know , not that i 'm surprised . you always had such great taste . hey , do you remember when we were in l.a. -- lauren : i have to go . amber : what ? lauren : yeah , i 'm gon na go home . amber : okay , let me get my bag . lauren : no , no , familiarize yourself with the store . and , um ... we close at 9 : 00 . amber : wait ! you 're leaving me here alone ? ! lauren : oh , you 'll be fine . you 'll be fine . do n't forget to lock up . [ scene_break ] michael : it 's okay , son , we 're going home right now . we 're gon na see mommy . and we 're gon na have -- will : oh . michael : oh , hey , uh ... did you find out who those unidentified fingerprints belong to yet ? will : no , not yet . michael : but we 're working on it , right ? ( cell phone ringing ) michael : uh ... hold him , please ? thank you . i 'm sorry . its okay ... hello . lauren : michael ! michael : lauren , what 's wrong ? lauren : i came home , the baby 's not here . is he okay ? michael : fenmore 's fine . he 's with me . lauren : you said you were bringing him home . michael : yeah , well , something came up i had to take care of . but we 're leaving right now . i will see you in a bit . michael : hmm ... oh ! oh , thanks . so , uh , we 'll be talking . will : yeah . wait , wait , wait , before you rush off , i was gon na give this to you in the morning , but since we ran into each other , here . michael : what is it ? will : it 's a notice to appear before judge billington . michael : uh , for ? will : the winters ' perjury case . we 're going to trial . i 'm not messing around with them anymore . michael : it 's okay . [ scene_break ] gina : so how 's this table ? dru : uh , it 's great . how did you know ? gina : well , i have my sources . dru : sharon ! sharon : i might 've called on the way over . dru : okay , you guys are too much . gina : hey , and congratulations , devon . it 's so wonderful ! devon : thank you . [ scene_break ] paul : so your dad was a cop , too , huh ? sullivan : oh , my dad was all cop , through and through . paul : same with mine . he was the kinda guy from day one , he knew what he wanted to do . sullivan : were you like that , too ? paul : about being a p.i . ? no . it took me a little while to find my path . sullivan : do you ever think about hanging it up ? paul : once or twice . i 'd miss the perks . sullivan : there are perks ? paul : you know , like the all night stakeouts and hiding in a walk - in freezer . good times . sullivan : oh ... [ scene_break ] esther : i saw you on that talk show the other day where you helped that woman -- whose father died before she could say `` i love you '' -- it broke my heart . sylvia : yeah , but see , that 's the great thing about my gift , is helping and giving console to people . kay : uh , esther , um , i think we 've imposed on , uh , the lady long enough . so why do n't we let her get back to her dinner . so nice meeting you , ms. browne . sylvia : oh , and you , too . um ... kay : what ? sylvia : i know this may sound strange , but if i were you , i 'd invest in a new pair of shoes . esther : did you just have a vision ? jill : ms. browne , might i walk you back to your table ? jill : what ? sylvia : the man you 've been seeing ... jill : what about him ? sylvia : i 'd be very careful . there 's a predatory female that 's out to get him . [ scene_break ] gloria : have you heard of it ? will : uh , `` extreme catwalk `` ? gloria : uh - huh . will : no , ca n't say as i have . gloria : well , i am going to be on it . will : congratulations ? gloria : uh - huh . oh , come on , mr. bardwell , do n't you ever watch television ? will : oh , yeah , in my spare time . i think i had some back in the late ' 90s . gloria : oh , william , william , william , you have so many things to learn . why do n't you just have a seat , and i 'll tell you all about it . will : okay . [ scene_break ] jack : we tried to reason with gloria . she is determined to go on this stupid show . ms. sinclair : uh , you do n't know when she 's taping her appearance ? ashley : no , but we could certainly find out . jack : we do know it 's pretty soon . ms. sinclair : then we 'll have to move quickly . we just have to make a call for gloria to get served . ashley : let 's do it . [ scene_break ] michael : oh , you were a good baby , were n't you ? good ! good ! lauren : how is he ? michael : yes , yes , he 's fine . lauren : oh ... hi , honey ! are you okay ? michael : he 's fine . how are you ? lauren : okay . fine . fine , i 'm just ... there we go . i just missed him . michael : did you miss me ? lauren : well , of course . of course , where were you ? michael : the courthouse . lauren : this late ? michael : mm - hmm , the winters finalize devon 's adoption . lauren : lily told me . that 's so great . the winters must be thrilled , huh ? michael : they 're ecstatic . they 're having a celebration at the athletic club . they 'd like us to join them . lauren : oh ... not tonight . no , i do n't think so . michael : well ... you all right ? lauren : yeah , yeah , it 's just ... you know , fen 's been out a lot today . michael : uh - huh . well ... lauren : you should go . you go . michael : i 'd rather stay here . lauren : okay , then stay . michael : i should go . i wo n't be long . lauren : go . it 's fine . michael : all right . lauren : enjoy . michael : okay , not late . lauren : all right . lauren : i did n't like not knowing where you were . but it 's never gon na happen again . i promise . [ scene_break ] esther : was n't that exciting , mrs. c. ? kay : esther , no disrespect to ms. browne , but all that psychic stuff , i 'm sorry , it 's a lot of hooey . esther : what did sylvia say to you , jill ? jill : nothing . esther : oh , it did n't look like nothing from the expression on your face . jill : you know what ? i 'm ready to go . kay : you 're right . let 's go . ow ! esther : oh , careful ! jill : what happened ? kay : what ... uh , the heel of my shoe is broken . i can not believe it . esther : your shoe ? see , mrs. c. , it 's just like sylvia predicted ! jill : mother , your purse . kay : bring it . esther : well , she did . jill : oh , shut up . [ scene_break ] sullivan : any news on the mesta murder ? [ scene_break ] jill : mother ... [ scene_break ] paul : i would n't know . i 'm off the case . sullivan : 'cause they fired you ? ( laughs ) paul : no . sullivan : no ? what happened ? paul : i just have a lot going on right now . i had to ease up a bit . sullivan : okay , i can tell you 're lying . you quit for another reason . so what was it ? paul : you know what ? you give me your phone number and i just might tell you . sullivan : tell me , i just might give you my phone number . [ scene_break ] korbel : ( sighs ) can i have another , please ? amber : you can put that one on my tab . korbel : should you be buying drinks for other people when you do n't have a job yourself ? thank you . amber : i got one . korbel : you did ? amber : mm - hmm . korbel : where ? amber : i am working part - time at fenmore 's boutique . it 's in the lobby of the jabot building . korbel : kudos . so what are you gon na be doing with your free time ? amber : funny you should ask . korbel : why is that funny ? amber : i was wondering if there 's any spare room in your art history class ? i was thinking i 'd like to sit in . [ scene_break ] sharon : okay , this is from me . dru : what ? when did you do this ? sharon : oh , just open it . dru : oh , my goodness , okay . oh , sharon ! this is so cool ! it 's a boy ! lily : yeah , and you say i 'm the baby . neil : you are and you always will be , baby . devon : hey , i , uh , i have something , too . dru : okay . ooh ... devon : this is for you , mom and dad . this one is for neil . dru : neil ... neil : thanks , i appreciate that . dru : thank you , honey . neil : what is it ? oh , look at that . dru : look at that ! those are so cute ! devon : you like it ? neil : love it , man . michael : i am so sorry i 'm late . dru : hi , michael . sharon : yeah , sit down . michael : i ca n't stay for long . neil : okay . dru : where 's lauren ? michael : lauren sends her congratulations . i 'm so sorry . dru : okay . neil : so , uh , you okay ? michael : yeah , yeah , i 'm fine . dru : okay . neil : no , no , you 're not fine . what 's up ? michael : let 's just -- please , let 's talk about this tomorrow . neil : if this has something to do with devon , um , maybe you should tell us . dru : yeah . michael : all right , you know , i did n't want to lay this on you tonight . but i was talking to william bardwell about the perjury charges , and , um ... he wants to set your case for trial immediately . [ scene_break ] jack : a toast -- to finally erasing gloria from the abbott family . ashley : why did n't we think of this sooner ? [ scene_break ] gloria : lauren ? honey , you need to get some sleep . lauren : no , i 'm not tired . gloria : forget it . you 're exhausted . you can barely keep your eyes open . now you go lie down and i 'll take care of fen . lauren : no , no , no , i 'm okay . i 'm awake now . gloria : no , i insist . come on . come on . hand him over . lauren : you 're ... you 're not gon na go anywhere ? gloria : honey , we 're gon na stay right here . i promise . come on , go lie down . lauren : okay . gloria : bring him over . lauren : all right , sweetie ... gloria : here 's a big boy . lauren : mommy 's gon na be in the next room , okay ? okay . gloria : oh , he 's getting to be such a big , heavy baby . shut your eyes . honey ... guess what ? beautiful grandma gloria is going to be on television . is n't that exciting ? and you know , my john would be so proud . well , you never got to meet john . he was a wonderful , wonderful man . ( doorbell rings ) gloria : now who could that be at this time of night ? ooh , you stay right here . and i 'll be right back . man : gloria fisher ? gloria : well ... i was , once . man : you 've been served . gloria : fen ... what on earth do you suppose this is ? a temporary restraining order ? [ scene_break ] jack : to cease and desist using the abbot name . she should be getting the papers anytime now . ashley : it was her own doing . i mean , all we did was make a simple request . gloria could 've cooperated . jack : personally ? i 'm glad she did n't . ashley : yeah . [ next_on ] lauren : please stop crying , fen , please , okay ... jana : devon 's not a murderer , though . he 's not the type . sullivan : murderers come in all shapes and sizes . gloria : i will tell you , you are not getting away with this ! | katherine and jill wait for the results of the tests . esther tries to find out what is going on but katherine and jill will not tell . when esther tells that she is heading to fenmore 's boutique to get some things for kate , katherine and jill go along . they do some shopping and then they go to the club where esther immediately recognizes sylvia browne . she gets in a conversation with sylvia , who is more interested in telling kay of her bad pair of shoes , and jill of the predatory woman who is trying to take the man that jill is interested in . katherine and jill find that this stuff sounds like a whole lot of spooky crap , but strangely enough when they start leaving , kay stumbles . the heel on her shoe has broken . esther knows that this is a sign that sylvia is legit . she told kay that her shoes were worn ! the adoption goes through without a hitch . michael gets the necessary signatures and arranges for the hearing with a judge when there is a cancellation that day . everything goes through but then michael has bad news . he does n't want to spoil the day with his news but neil insists . will is pursuing the perjury cases against neil and drucilla . michael leaves the winters , promising to check if lauren will want to come out that night to celebrate . gloria goes to the boutique . lauren thinks that she is checking up on her but lauren says that she is only there to get something to wear for the show that she is going to be on . jack and ashley talk about gloria and how she will be dragging their name through the mud to do this show . they meet with gloria and try to talk her out of this . when she refuses to listen to them , they remind her that they asked her nicely at first . next , jack and ashley get miss sinclair the lawyer to put a temporary restraining order into effect . the order demands that gloria cease and desist using the name ' abbot ' until further notice . lauren is fighting sleep and gloria forces her to hand over the baby and go to have a nap . while gloria is playing with the child , someone comes to the door . gloria is served at michael 's apartment . jack and ashley have a celebratory drink . they have finally gotten the stink of gloria fisher off their hands . `` we should have thought of this before . `` they know that at any moment now gloria will be getting served the order to cease and desist . paul discusses with jt how he will be still checking into the michael 's case even though he has quit . he is concerned about brad and whether or not he really does have something to do with this murder . he kept brad 's secret before , but he will not do be quiet this time if brad killed carmen . |
nick : mmm . phyllis : hey , baby ! i 'm home . nick : hey , look , summer , it 's mommy . phyllis : look ! oh , see ? i love that i can say that . i 'll never take that for granted again , saying , `` i 'm home . `` and just walking through the door . hi , sweetie . nick : no locks . mmm ! phyllis : no guards . nick : yeah , it 's good . sweet haircut , by the way . phyllis : thank you . i just got it cut on my way over here . you know , i 'm done with prison hair . nick : hands in -- that 's good . get all up in it . phyllis : do you -- do you have , uh , carrots on you ? nick : um , no , this is actually peaches . phyllis : oh , peaches . okay . nick : yeah . peaches . do you have any idea how long you were gone , young lady ? phyllis : yeah , i was gone too long . nick : um , hours . phyllis : yeah . nick : and summer and i decided we do n't really want you leaving anymore . phyllis : oh , okay . good , i wo n't leave anymore . hi , pretty girl ! what are you doing ? look at the peaches all over your mouth , my baby girl ! come here . nick : how was the , uh , hearing ? phyllis : um , it was -- it was good . you know ? the ethics committee -- they sort of put jack through the wringer , um , but he sucked it up . he apologized . nick : well , the voters are n't going to forgive him just because he says he 's sorry . phyllis : i agree . he did a pretty good job at that , you know ? he took responsibility for jabot , and he , um ... you know , he apologized for everything . it was very emotional . nick : for you , maybe . what do you think the committee thought ? phyllis : uh , i do n't know , because i was n't in the room . but i think they bought it . i think the worst is over for jack . [ scene_break ] gloria : my husband was on medication . and sometimes it clouded his thinking . jack knew that . because of his father 's medical condition and pressured him into writing a new will . kevin : and stole my mother 's inheritance . ( gavel pounds ) tommy : let 's have quiet . jack : that letter is a fake . gloria : the letter is true and you know it , jack . ( gavel pounds ) ben : if i may be able to speak -- tommy : not now , mr. hollander . cynthia : these are very serious charges , mrs. bardwell . gloria : yes , they are . and this letter was written in my husband 's own handwriting . jack : yeah , we 'll just see about that . tommy : we 'll take a ten minute recess . when we reconvene , senator abbott will be given the chance to respond . ben : yes , i would -- i would like to examine that letter . michael : i have concerns about the possibility of destroying evidence . jack : that is ridiculous . ben : oh , come on ! tommy : this is not a courtroom . ten minutes . [ scene_break ] nick : so i managed to get some work done while things were quiet . summer was an angel . phyllis : she is always an angel . nick : except when she 's a devil . phyllis : no ! she 's never a devil . summer : ( coos ) phyllis : yeah . summer : ( coos ) phyllis : how are -- we 're not gon na eat that -- nick : no . phyllis : how are victoria and the baby ? nick : uh , i stopped by the hospital . phyllis : and ? nick : um ... well , my nephew , uh , he 's hanging in there . he 's a tough kid . phyllis : good . were you able to see victoria ? nick : i wanted to let mom and dad have some time alone together and get used to being around each other again . summer : ( fusses ) phyllis : oh , right , right . that 's gon na be a big adjustment for your mom . nick : back home ? phyllis : you think they 're gon na work it out ? nick : they better ... for everybody 's sake . [ scene_break ] victor : where 's the nurse ? nikki : she 's upstairs with victoria . victor : good . [ victor shows nikki the note he had taken from the box ] how do you explain this ? nikki : where 'd you get this ? victor : it was in the package that arrived for you . i thought it was mine . i opened it . nikki : and you read it ? even though you realized it was n't -- victor : why the hell would you have a love letter written to you brought into my house ? nikki : victor , i did not bring this into the house . why did you read my mail ? victor : it 's a love letter written to my wife ! i had to read it in my house ! you know you did that ! you know , to rub my nose in that tawdry affair with that excuse for a man ! nikki : i did not ! you are nosing around in something that i did not want you to see this ! victor : how dare you ? ! nikki : i 'm not rubbing your nose in anything . you 're the one who brought up david 's name , not me . victor : why do n't you put that damn card on the mantelpiece along with all the other cards so that people who come in here can see what you bring into my house ? nikki : your house ? victor : my house ! nikki : your house ? i 'm sorry , it 's our house . after raising two children -- victor : you tried that argument before . it did n't work then , it does n't work now ! nikki : not to mention putting up with you ! victor : you got it ? nikki : i 'm entitled to something ! victor : you should put victoria 's life before your own . nikki : i came back here for victoria ! to put everything -- put her ahead of everything ! victor : you know something ? what , you think you 're the only one in pain ? nikki : oh , do n't you dare ! victor : listen to me ! this is ridiculous ! nikki : do n't you dare accuse me of being selfish ! victor : what ? nikki : you define the word ! there you are in the dictionary ! your picture ! victor : you know what this letter says ? you know what this letter says ? phyllis : this is a bad idea . nick : no . no . phyllis : maybe we should -- nick : no , no . uh , hello ? victor : sharing intimate details -- nick : hello ? victor : who 's this ? nick : dad , it 's , uh ... phyllis : hey . nick : it 's us . phyllis : yeah . nick : we just wanted to come by and see vick . victor : the nurse is upstairs with her right now . you have to wait a little bit . nikki : do you know that your father read my personal mail ? nick : look , mom , i 'm sorry , but i - i do n't wan na hear that . phyllis : hey , um , nikki , why do n't -- why do n't , uh , we go back to the tack house ? you , me , summer ? it 'd be fun . nikki : yeah , i think maybe i will . victor : that 's a hell of an idea . [ scene_break ] gloria : i always believed there was something shady about that will . woman : when did you first become suspicious about the will ? gloria : when i first heard about it . my late husband would never have cut me out . we adored each other . man : is it a possibility the letter is a forgery ? gloria : i am 100 % certain this letter is not a forgery . michael : mrs. bardwell has no further comment . thank you very much . gloria : i do have further comment , actually . michael : she will issue a statement later . gloria : i guess we 'll just have to see how this -- michael : later . gloria : senator abbott talks his way out of this one . michael : later . thank you . later . kevin : did you see the look on jack 's face when you read that letter ? gloria : delicious . kevin : is there a copy of that video ? it needs to be online . michael : all senate committee hearings are videotaped . you can order as many copies as you 'd like from the clerk . gloria : i 'll take 12 . kevin : that 's what i 'm getting you for christmas . gloria : mm - hmm . michael : you did good . lauren : she did great . woman : what do you think of mrs. bardwell 's new testimony ? ben : the senator -- the senator has no comment . gloria : well , well , well , i guess the world finally knows what a lying , thieving , low - life you really are , jack . jack : boy , you can take the hooker out of the gutter , you just ca n't -- kevin : do n't you talk to my mother that way ! michael : kevin ! kevin ! kevin ! seeing you get what you so richly deserve will be my pleasure . jack : this phony letter was your idea to sandbag me , was n't it ? ben : let 's go , jack . gloria : you know , i 'm glad john 's not here to see his son disgrace himself and the family name . he would 've been heartbroken . jack : do n't you ever again tell me how my father would feel . you 're the one that killed him . that letter is a phony and i 'm gon na prove it . michael : see you in court then . woman : senator abbott , will you resign ? man : and if not , why not ? ben : all right , that 's it . come on . listen to me , jack , arguing publicly with your ex - stepmother is not gon na help your cause . i mean , this woman just dropped an a - bomb on your senate career . jack : that woman has been a blight on my family since the day she married dad . ben : look , we have to -- we have to figure out how to deal with this . jack : the gold - digger would n't know the truth if it bit her in the ass ! ben : oh , that 's fine . attack the , uh , the messenger . it 's a fine start . jack : fine . get your shovel out . she 's dirty through and through . ben : listen to me ! your credibility is suspect here . jack : my credibility ? she fabricated that to do me in ! ben : great , in time you can prove that , okay ? but right now you have less than ten minutes to come up with a brilliant response . jack : my response is that 's a black widow who has managed to bury two rich husbands in one year . ben : that 's not brilliant , that 's suicide . forget gloria and focus on yourself ! listen to me , in the past , you have admitted to lying . everything you say is gon na be looked at under a microscope , jack . these people are gon na wan na know ... did you -- did you pressure your father into rewriting that will ? jack : listen to yourself . does n't that sound ridiculous ? ben : just do n't say anything that 's gon na come back and bite you later . sharon : i just wanted to call you and say good night . and i 'll pick you up in the morning , okay ? okay , you thank sam 's mother for me , will you ? i love you , too , noah . okay , good night . man : five bucks says this guy sinks like the `` titanic . `` [ scene_break ] nikki : so i had some things sent over that i wanted to have at home . i had no idea that card was in there . of course , victor does n't believe me . phyllis : well , everybody 's emotions are raw right now . do you want something to drink ? nikki : no . no , thanks . i 'm fine . but of course , even though it was private , victor read it . i - i do n't wan na argue with him . we should just be focusing on victoria and her baby . phyllis : right , i agree . will you take summer while i fix some tea ? summer : ( coos ) nikki : oh , sure . phyllis : okay . nikki : come here . yes , you just come to your ni - ni . come on . whoops ! whoops - a- daisy ! here we go . we 'll go in the rocker . how about that ? we rock a little bit , huh ? yes . whatcha pointing at ? whatcha pointing at ? when your aunt victoria was your age , she would make such a fuss if i put her down . she just liked to rock and rock . yes , she did . and she would fall right to sleep . right to sleep ! yes . you 're such a good girl . phyllis : you 're welcome to stay the night if you want . nikki : oh , thanks . i just do n't understand why victor has to argue about everything . everything . phyllis : well , i think because ... you do n't have a ponytail . nikki : huh ? phyllis : yeah , you do n't have a ponytail , so he has to argue . you know how the boys pull the little girls ' ponytails in the school yard ? nikki : ( laughs ) phyllis : i think ... i think victor is trying to get your attention . [ scene_break ] victor : what the hell is wrong with your mother ? nick : well , dad , it 's not like the letter was news . you know how she feels about david . victor : wait a minute . to share with that guy my personal life with her ? you must be kidding me . nick : look , dad , you two need to find a way to put aside your differences . victor : on top of everything else , the police is harassing me . they came here with a search warrant , you know ? nick : wait a minute . they came into our home ? did they go into victoria 's room ? victor : you bet . nick : how can they get a warrant without any evidence ? victor : michael baldwin is trying to find out . nick : did n't they tell you ? victor : look , i was so damn busy with victoria , i just , you know , wanted them to do their search and get the hell out of here . nick : it 's obvious someone has trumped up something against you . my money 's on jack abbott to take the heat off himself . but that 's what you need baldwin to check into , dad . [ scene_break ] michael : how did you get a judge to sign a warrant for dog hair . i mean , there are thousands of people with dogs in genoa city . audio tape ? no , okay , okay , yes , thank you . we will talk about that when i get back . yes . thank you . good- bye . lauren : so why is the d.a . after victor ? michael : uh , an audio tape has surfaced . victor was trying to pressure ji min into turning on jack . lauren : i ca n't believe another tape . where 'd it come from ? michael : i do n't know . lauren : okay . so , uh , what does victor want you to do ? michael : i have n't spoken to him yet . but i 'll tell you one thing , i will feel a whole lot better once i 've heard that tape for myself . [ michael listens to the tape ] michael : you can skip the formalities . he knows everything . ji min : i 'm sorry , knows what exactly ? michael : that jack abbott is your boss , and owns the house of kim and owns jabot cosmetics . that he owns you . and you will help us bring him down . [ scene_break ] michael : uh , cupcake ? lauren : oh , no . michael : sweetie ... lauren : ugh . michael : i hate to do this , but we need to postpone our anniversary dinner . lauren : honey ! michael : it 's just for one night -- a 24-hour postponement . that 's all . please , i need to get home . i 'm so sorry . lauren : i understand . michael : i -- how much do i love you for pretending that you do n't wan na punch my lights out ? lauren : you 're really lucky . you know why ? michael : hmm ? lauren : 'cause i happen to like your lights . michael : mmm . i will make it up to you . lauren : you will . twice . michael : oh , i 'll try to live up to the advanced billing . lauren : you usually do . sometimes . michael : oh , yes . [ scene_break ] gloria : that 's right , for four . bardwell . thank you . we have a reservation for a table right in the middle of the dining room . kevin : a gloat - fest ? gloria : gloating has its place , kevin . kevin : mom ... half of john abbott 's estate on top of the money you inherited from bardwell ? gloria : is a very , very rich woman . kevin : oh , yeah . but it 's like i always say , rich or poor , having money is good . gloria : yeah , so i can spend it on my loved ones . what do you want ? a sports car ? new wardrobe ? kevin : how about both ? [ scene_break ] sharon : michael ? do you think that that note is real ? michael : yes , i do . sharon : but gloria has no qualms about lying . everything she told john about the blackmail -- that was all lies . michael : you knew john . did you think his love for gloria was genuine ? sharon : yeah . michael : did you ever wonder why he cut her out of the will ? sharon : well , people do all kinds of things . michael : gloria truly loved john . lauren : and john really loved her . after he died , and gloria was grieving , jack treated her despicably . sharon : look , um , i do n't -- i do n't mean to offend you , but you 're biased . michael : yes . we are . but we 're also telling you the truth . sharon : jack has n't had a chance to defend himself . michael : sharon , watch what he says to the committee . my guess is he 's not gon na out and out lie . he will tap dance around the questions , but you will never , ever hear him say , `` i did n't do it . `` and that 's because ... he did . [ scene_break ] jack : mr. chairman , ladies and gentlemen of the committee , my father , john abbott , was a brilliant businessman and a great humanitarian . god bless him , his taste in women never matched his brain or his heart . here we are , in the 11th hour , the 59th minute , and in walks my ex - stepmother -- who , you should know , married another man before my father was dead one year and has managed to bury him , too . she walks in with an unauthenticated letter designed solely to cast me in the worst possible light . well , there are a few things this witness did n't tell you . she did n't mention that she 's a bigamist . yes , that she was married to still another man when she joined in holy matrimony with my father , that she hired escorts -- paid , professional escorts to pose as her sons , so that my family would never know who her children were . of course , my father never knew anything about this until after they were married and he was crushed . gloria : and he forgave me . michael : shh . jack : she then siphoned my father 's money to pay off her ex - husband . my father did n't know about this either . had he known , he may never have gone to jail . in fact , had he known , he might still be alive today . when i learned all of this , i did what any son would do . i worked to defend what this woman defamed -- my father 's name . i do n't for one minute believe my father wrote this letter . and here i am , having already apologized to you , to the people of wisconsin , for my bad judgment in the jabot affair . imagine my embarrassment to be apologizing to you yet again for dragging this tawdry family squabble before you . for wasting your time with something that has nothing to do with public service . [ scene_break ] nick : the night nurse is amazing , dad . i mean , she 's talking to victoria like she 's gon na answer back . victor : she 's very nice , is n't she ? the one covering days is just as nice , you know ? so how does it feel having phyllis back home ? nick : it 's awesome . summer wakes up a half - hour earlier every day and i find the two of them in bed together just ... laughing and playing . it 's awesome . it 's normal . victor : i 'm very happy for you , son . nick : you know , dad , i was kinda hoping that when mom said she was gon na move back in , that you two would ... victor : it 's not meant to be a reconciliation . nick : you think you overreacted today ? victor : no . nick : well , you know , mom 's here with you . she 's not with david . victor : son , she brought a love letter written by another man into this house . nick : dad , she did n't bring it in . victor : she wanted me to see it . rub my nose in it . trust me . nick : if you did n't still love mom , that letter would n't matter . [ scene_break ] phyllis : victor would not act the way he did if he did n't still love you . nikki : and he shows me that by yelling at me ? phyllis : come on , you know ... he 's victor . he 's an alpha male . nikki : listen , men who are really strong do n't have to yell . phyllis : mm - hmm . nikki : i mean , the whole reason that i moved back was to be close to victoria . i do n't understand why he 's doing this . phyllis : let me ask you a question . how serious is it with you and david ? nikki : he 's been a very good friend . and -- and i appreciate that . i never , ever intended for victor to see that note . phyllis : how good a friend is david ? nikki : he 's not victor . phyllis : mm - hmm . nikki : when it comes to victor , i guess i have selective amnesia . i remember the good things . till he treats me badly all over again . phyllis : yeah , but , you know , to read a love letter written to your spouse -- ouch . nikki : i know . i know it hurt him . but it does n't give him the right to treat me that way . phyllis : right , attacking you . nikki : lashing out at me . phyllis : mm - hmm . right . nikki : i mean , as much as i love him , i ca n't see myself ever living with him again . [ scene_break ] gloria : i just could n't stop staring at that little bead of sweat hanging off jack 's lip . kevin : you got ta love that . lauren : i could n't believe the way he attacked you in there . gloria : oh , do n't you worry about that , lauren . i think it 's gon na come back to bite him in his assets . michael : hey ! you ready ? lauren : yeah . gloria : yes , we 're ready . the plane is waiting and i have a reservation for all four of us at the athletic club . michael : oh , i 'm so sorry . i ca n't go . gloria : honey , we have to celebrate . you saw what happened in there . michael : too much work . gloria : lauren , can you join us ? lauren : um , you know what ? it 's been a long day . i think i 'll go home to fen . gloria : well , kiddo , i guess it 's you and me . kevin : eh . michael : well , look , my professional advice is enjoy yourselves , but do n't jump the gun on this big fiesta . you did good in there . but never assume you know what a jury 's gon na do , or a senate committee . okay , let 's go . lauren : okay . [ scene_break ] ben : to discredit this letter , we 're gon na need an -- an expert graphologist . jack : fine , hire three of 'em . ben : jack , gloria is not gon na hand over that letter without a fight . jack : well , let 's have a fight then . i mean it -- lawyers , accountants , private investigators , i wan na meet this so - called prisoner who knew my father , who wrote this supposed letter . she wanted a war ? she picked the wrong enemy . sharon : jack , can i talk to you ? jack : hey , baby . i - i 'm sorry . i just -- ben : uh , listen , i 'm sorry . can -- can you talk later ? we do n't wan na keep the press waiting . and right now we 're gon na be the right sound bite for the 10 : 00 news . jack : uh , can i meet you at the plane ? sharon : yeah . jack : hey . ben : you got ta be honest . right now , you got ta lay it l on the line . [ scene_break ] summer : ( cries ) phyllis : listen to my future opera singer . she has a set of lungs on her , my gosh ! can you believe that ? i 'll be right back . nikki : okay . ( cell phone ringing ) david : nikki ? hey . nikki : hey . where are you ? david : oh , in the trenches . just putting out memos to the retreats for the holidays . better late than never , huh ? nikki : oh , i ca n't even think about the holidays . david : how are you doing ? nikki : i 've had better days . victor found the note you wrote me . david : oh , no ! nikki , i put that in the box because i thought -- nikki : it was n't your fault . david : i 'm sorry . i - i feel terrible . nikki : well , we argued , of course . and i left . i had to . david : where are you ? nikki : i 'm at nicholas ' . david : i 'll come and get you . nikki : no , no , that 's very sweet , but it 'll just make things worse . the whole reason that i moved out here was to be close to victoria . now i do n't know what i 'm gon na do . she needs both of her parents . david : for victoria 's sake , i hope you work it out . but if it gets too difficult , you still have the key to my suite at the club . nikki : you are a good man . david : i 'm here if you need me . [ scene_break ] nikki : hi . where 's nicholas ? victor : he 's upstairs with his sister . nikki : we 've been so focused on victoria and the baby . have -- have you noticed how big summer 's getting ? victor : oh , yeah . she 's a year old . we 're gon na have to do something for her birthday . nikki : well , i 'd like to plan that . she 'll be walking any day . victor : uh - huh . nikki : look , um ... i - i had no intention of hurting you . victor : funny way of showing it . nikki : it was an accident . i 'm sorry . victor : so am i . nikki : so ... we can put our differences aside for victoria 's sake ? victor : you should spend as much time with victoria as possible . it 's important for her recovery , okay ? nikki : good . then we agree . victor : but i do not want you to stay here in this house . you can come and go whenever you think is necessary to be with victoria , but kindly warn me , because i 'll make arrangements to be elsewhere when you come . [ scene_break ] michael : i am just gon na drop my stuff off and head straight to the office . lauren : ( giggles ) happy anniversary . michael : when did you have time to do this ? lauren : when you canceled our plans in madison , i made a few phone calls . i mean , it 's not exactly as elaborate as when you proposed to me , but on short notice , what can you do ? michael : you 're magnificent . where 's fenmore ? lauren : he 's with the sitter . and kevin has been given implicit instructions to spend three hours and not a minute less , taking your mother to dinner . michael : three hours ? lauren : three hours . lauren : so you can go back to work . or you can ... try your luck here . [ scene_break ] gloria : i wish your brother were with us to share in my victory . kevin : well , michael and lauren are having a celebration of their own . gloria : oh , really ? i thought michael was working . kevin : so did michael . which is why you ca n't go home for three hours , at least . gloria : oh , well , in that case , bring me a bottle of your finest champagne . um , that one . it 's the most expensive . you know , i really should be on the board of directors of a charity -- one of the really big ones . kevin : oh , yeah , i 've always thought of you as the charitable type . and you know , mom , charity does begin at home . gloria : honey , when you 're as wealthy as i am , you have to be socially responsible . that 's what john always said . ca n't you just see me throwing a charity ball with all the important people there ? who knows ? i might even invite jack . after i strip him of every penny . kevin : you need to go for the house , ma . gloria : oh , that 's a great idea . the abbott mansion . kevin : well , kick jack out on his butt . gloria : mm - hmm . with all of his fine clothes in garbage bags . kevin : first things first , though , you got ta get that letter authenticated . gloria : i will do that , and you keep pressure on the committee . kevin : mm - hmm . gloria : e - mails , letters , calls . kevin : mm - hmm , you got it . gloria : i want him stripped of that senate seat . kevin : i 'll get the beer for the resignation party with your credit card of course . gloria : and if he does n't give me everything i 'm owed -- kevin : plus interest . gloria : i will sue him for every penny he 's got . aw , kevin , life is sweet . [ scene_break ] jack : where 's noah ? sharon : at sam 's . jack : oh , well , i can go to sam 's and pick him up . sharon : he 's spending the night . ben : uh , listen , i have some calls to make , press release to draft . you need me for anything else ? jack : no , thanks . ben : all right , i 'll see you tomorrow ? jack : yeah . ben : good - bye , sharon . sharon : good - bye , ben . jack : so how about a drink ? sharon : no . i do n't want a drink . i want you to look at me and tell me what really happened . jack : gloria told a bunch of lies , like she always does . sharon : okay , all right . fine . i heard everything that you said about her . what i did n't hear you say is that she made that whole thing up . now i was talking to michael baldwin -- jack : oh , great . now there 's an unbiased opinion . sharon : okay , well , i was talking to michael baldwin and he asked me if i thought that john 's affections for gloria were genuine , and ... it seems that they were . in fact , i 've never heard anyone , not even you , say that john did n't love gloria . jack : i guess there 's no accounting for taste . sharon : you know , it never made sense that john cut her out of his will . so , jack , you 're not in the senate room right now . i am not the ethics committee . i just want a yes or no answer . did you take advantage of your father and get him to change his will ? jack : sweetheart , there is n't a simple yes or no answer to your question . sharon : why does that make me think that the answer is yes ? jack : you do n't think gloria took advantage of my father ? sharon : perhaps she did , jack . i 'm not asking about gloria . i 'm asking about you . jack : fine , i could n't stand the woman . i never wanted her to have anything to do with my family . come on , you know me . you know this is n't something i would i do . sharon : a non - denial denial is not gon na work with me , jack . jack : someone had to protect my family ! sharon : oh , god , you did it . you actually did it . [ scene_break ] nick : i think my father may be the most stubborn man in the world , though . phyllis : hmm . second most stubborn . you know , um ... when parents have a child who 's seriously ill -- you know this -- it 's , like , the number one stress in a marriage . nick : yeah , i know all about that . and it 's not like they were sailing along before this . you know , in the past , if my parents ever got into it with each other , i 'd call vick . or she 'd call me . i miss my sister . [ scene_break ] nikki : i 'm gon na go say good night to victoria , and i 'm gon na spend the night in the tack house . [ scene_break ] gloria : it 's not just about the money , kevin . it 's about the validation . kevin : yeah , keep telling yourself that . gloria : i loved john abbott and john abbott loved me . kevin : hey , mom , when we were living in detroit , did you ever , ever imagine that you would have this kind of money ? gloria : all the time . all the time . and i would say , what am i gon na do if i ever get really , really rich . kevin : what did you want ? gloria : a big beautiful home , a wonderful man and cruise around the world . kevin : hey , what about your sons ? gloria : oh , i knew they could take care of themselves . kevin : oh , thanks . i guess . gloria : all right , honey , you want a cruise around the world ? kevin : no . but i do want you to help get my felon - fiancée - who - had- a - brain- tumor - and - wasn't- responsible - for - her - actions out of prison . she 's gon na need a legal dream team . gloria : all right , i 'll think about it . you 're catching me on a perfect day . kevin : great . gloria : i feel great . jeff : hello , gloria . gloria : hello , jeffrey . jeff : i heard what happened in madison , and i just wanted to say brava ! gloria : thank you . jeff : what courage you showed . i hope senator abbott resigns in disgrace . gloria : well , not for what he did to me , but for the disrespect he 's shown the good people of wisconsin . jeff : mmm . it 's fortuitous for you , though . i mean , if that letter is genuine -- kevin : oh , it 's real . jeff : between john abbott 's estate and the fortune my brother left you , you 're a very wealthy woman . you could quit your job . it 's not like you 'd need a discount on cosmetics . with that kind of money , you could buy all the moisturizer you want . [ scene_break ] michael : come on ! come on ! come on ! come on ! lose ! lose ! lose ! loose ! lauren : oh , you know i 'm good at this game . michael : no , no , no , no , no . lauren : okay . here we go . michael : lose ! lose ! lose ! lose ! lose ! lose ! seven ! yes ! come on ! lauren : i ca n't believe it ! okay ! michael : no , no , no , no , no . clothing . clothing . lauren : are you kidding ? this from the same man who took off cufflinks ? michael : that 's because you wear more than i do . come on . go on . lauren : really ? michael : mm - hmm . lauren : all right . michael : yeah . lauren : you asked for it . michael : ( imitating cymbals ) lauren : yep . michael : yeah . okay ... that 's the spirit . lauren : here we go . your turn . michael : come on ! lauren : ready ? michael : yep . lauren : okay , i 'm gon na kiss 'em for you . here you go . whoops . michael : all right , all right , all right , okay . watch the master . lauren : oh , the master ? michael : yeah ! lauren : ( laughs ) snake eyes ! i ca n't believe it ! michael : i win ! lauren : excuse me ? sorry , you lose . you know what 's left . take it off , baby . lauren : mm - hmm . that 's what i 'm talking about . michael : yeah ? that 's what you 're talking about ? this is what i call winning . lauren : well , when i married you , i hit the jackpot . [ scene_break ] sharon : you know , i do n't think much of gloria . i am not taking her side here . just what concerns me is what you did to your father . no son -- no son ever loved his father more than you did , and yet you still betrayed his trust ? jack : sharon , listen to me -- sharon : how ? how did you do that , jack ? jack : what , do you want some pat sound bite answer ? sharon : no . would you -- would you do that to me ? or would you do that to noah ? jack : i would never do anything to hurt you . sharon : you know , i 'm not perfect , jack . i 'm far , far from it . and i never expected you to be perfect , either , but i trusted you . and you know , every time -- every time i forgave you , you did something worse ! jack : wait , that -- that 's not true . sharon : yes , it is true ! yes , it is true ! you know what ? i stood by you because i thought that you were a decent man and an honest man . and during that collapse , i thought that you were a hero . no , you know what ? you -- you were a hero . it 's just that now i ... i do n't know if the man that i believed in really exists . [ next_on ] gloria : that was sentiment . jeff : i 'd be sentimental , too , about evidence that could get me convicted of manslaughter . jack : the important thing now is that sharon realizes the man i was back then is not the man i am today . sharon : i 'd rather be here with you and victoria than home with my own husband . | gloria 's shocking revelation threatens jack 's senatorial seat further , but jack refuses to take this lying down and vows to fight fire with fire . gloria and kevin prematurely celebrate over dinner and champagne at the athletic club adamantly promising to strip jack of everything . |
phyllis : [ thinking ] evil is ugly . obviously . that we 'll recognize it when we see it . but shakespeare wrote , ' and thus i clothe my naked villainy , with odd old ends stolen out of holy writ , and seem a saint when most i play the devil . ' he was right . real evil is subtle , insidious . it comes into our lives when and where we least expect it . like a thief in the night , it surprises us ... `` fen : superman ! phyllis : ( thinking ) `` turns us into someone we hardly recognize ... `` lauren : how many times have i told you not to do that ? not to surprise me ? now go to your room ! phyllis : ( thinking ) `` someone we never imagined we could be . without warning , we 're in its powerful grasp , and those around us , collateral damage . `` ( thinking ) `` evil comes in many forms , tempting us with promises of false comfort and a brighter tomorrow . some days , we 're strong enough to fight back , declare at least a momentary victory . `` [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( thinking ) `` friends and loved ones help remind us that there is still good in the world , but sadly , the respite from true evil never lasts long . `` ( thinking ) `` it finds its way back into your life and grips your heart with a fierceness you are sure will stop it beating . `` jack : hey , what do you say we , uh , put this stuff aside for a while and go get some dinner ? ashley : sounds good . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( thinking ) `` sometimes the support of a loved one is enough to keep the pain that evil causes at bay . `` ( thinking ) `` other times , no matter how much we want to protect those we love , it 's just not possible . `` nick : yeah , what 's that ? who 's that ? who just got here ? noah : hey . what are you still doin ' awake ? i thought you 'd be asleep by now . nick : yeah , hopefully soon . noah : you said you wanted to talk about something ? ( sighs ) it sounded pretty serious on the phone . nick : yeah , it is . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( thinking ) `` do n't get me wrong . sometimes evil does announce itself . you open the door , and there it is . but that other kind of evil , the kind that sneaks up on you , i know this evil . i 've seen it firsthand , lived with it for years . `` sharon : thank you so much for meeting me , leslie . leslie : well , frankly , with the way you feel about my associate vance , i was surprised you called again . sharon : then you 're going to be even more surprised when i tell you why i was calling . phyllis : ( thinking ) `` once upon a time , there was a girl named sharon . fragile . helpless . some might say dumb as a brick , but loved for her naiveté and innocence . `` sharon : i want to hire you to represent adam . leslie : you 're right . i definitely was n't expecting that . sharon : well , adam has done some ... some horrible things to people who i really care about and to me . leslie : but ? sharon : but he 's innocent . he did not kill skye . so ... will you take the case ? leslie : you 're paying ? because i know adam ca n't . sharon : yeah , do n't worry . i will cover your fee . leslie : then i 'm in . phyllis : ( thinking ) `` this woman is n't innocent . she 's not a damsel in distress , a victim . it 's time the world knew what sharon really is -- a fraud . `` ( thinking ) `` genoa city has always had a scandal brewing . i admit , i 've reveled in a few of them . this one does n't make me want to revel . it makes me sick . `` [ scene_break ] michael : ahh . phyllis : hey . michael : well , phyllis . what can i do for you ? phyllis : um , i want to talk to lauren . michael : it 's not gon na work . look , we both believe daisy should stay in jail . phyllis : i , uh , i 'm not here to talk about daisy . i do n't care about that , okay ? i 'm -- i just need my best friend . michael : i do n't know . phyllis : ( sighs ) lauren : it 's okay . come in . phyllis : thanks . michael : all right , i have a client to visit at the police station . lauren : it 's okay . phyllis will keep me company . phyllis : ( sighs ) michael : mm . all right . lauren : bye , my love . michael : i should n't be too long . phyllis : ( clears throat ) so ... thank you . lauren : what 's going on ? phyllis : oh ... ( sighs ) you would n't believe what happened . it 's crazy . i - i do n't believe it . i mean , well , why would n't i ? it has to do with sharon , so why would n't sharon do something like this ? lauren : like what ? phyllis : ( sighs ) she hired an attorney to represent adam . lauren : what ? phyllis : yeah . it 's beyond shocking , right ? lauren : it -- it 's beyond everything . what -- what on earth was she thinking ? phyllis : well , `` thinking `` implies you have a brain . lauren : but what about nick and -- and ... what about faith ? one day , she 's gon na have to tell her daughter that she defended the man who kidnapped her . phyllis : listen , lauren , lauren , she 'll just lie her way out of it like she does everything . lauren : oh , my god . phyllis : oh , my god , what ? lauren : she came over here the other day , and said that she `` accidentally `` picked up a bracelet from the boutique and put it in her purse . phyllis : yeah , oh , right -- accidentally . lauren : ( sighs ) you know , i wanted to believe her . she seemed so sincere . phyllis : oh , she always seems sincere , does n't she ? do n't feel bad . you 're not the only one who falls for her `` poor me `` act . lauren : you know , she said she wanted to get away , and so i suggested new orleans . phyllis : she ended up there with adam . lauren : you think she went there to meet him ? phyllis : nick does . lauren : god . i - i mean , how many people does she have fooled ? phyllis : mm . she 's a fake . she 's really a phony . i mean , i 've been saying this for years , but people just think i 'm being petty . nobody listens to me . lauren : oh , they wo n't have a choice now . phyllis : i do n't know . i do n't know , really . nick , jack , victor ... ( sighs ) they all come to her rescue . they just swoop in . and they probably will this time . lauren : ( scoffs ) how could they ? phyllis : i do n't know . listen , lauren , after i 'm done with her , no one will want to have anything to do with her . [ scene_break ] nick : okay , bud . ( grunts ) noah : i take it she 's staying here again to night . nick : yeah . noah : ( clears throat ) nick : daddy loves you . ( sighs ) so what i wanted to talk to you about was i know that you ran into your mother yesterday . noah : yeah , that , was , uh ... ( sighs ) interesting . why ca n't she shake her feelings for adam ? nick : ( sighs ) i do n't know , son . i do n't know . i can not explain what 's going on in your mom 's head right now . all i can do is take care of faith . noah : yeah . no , i - i totally get that . what -- i mean , i wish it did n't have to be this way , but faith being with you is what 's best for her right now . nick : well , it might be what 's best for her . period . noah : what -- what do you mean ? how long do you plan on keeping her for ? nick : as long as i feel she 's not safe with your mother . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( thinking ) `` the truth is , there were tragic events in this pathetic damsel 's life that were out of her control . no one could blame her when a madman stole her newborn daughter to cover up the murder of another infant . eventually , her tormentor 's plot was revealed . you 'd think that was the end of the story , that sharon and her prince nicholas would live happily ever after with their love child . but no . the real sharon , the sharon i always knew was there , finally reared her ugly head , and a whole new chapter began . `` ashley : oh , look , there 's sharon . who is that she 's with ? i 've never seen her before . jack : uh , you know what ? let 's just go somewhere else , okay ? ashley : why ? what 's going on ? jack : uh , that is leslie michaelson . she 's an attorney in vance abrams ' office . ashley : well , if sharon needs an attorney , why does n't she just go to michael ? jack : maybe 'cause this has something to do with adam . ashley : adam ? jack : come on . let 's get out of here . ashley : if you 're not gon na tell me , i 'll find out for myself . leslie : a paralegal in our office is drawing up a write of habeas corpus . adam should be out tonight . ashley : you 're trying to get adam out of jail ? [ scene_break ] noah : so you 're -- you 're taking faith away from mom just like adam did ? nick : ( sighs ) come on , dude , that 's not fair , nor is it accurate . what i 'm doing is nothing like what adam did . noah : well , the end result 's the same , dad . mom 's separated from her baby . nick : that 's your mom 's doing . noah : ( sighs ) why -- why would she risk everything for scum ? you either have to be stupid or crazy in love not to see adam for who he is . okay . that is what i was afraid of . nick : noah . look -- [ scene_break ] ashley : he 's doing to you exactly what he did to me . he 's trying to make you think that he 's actually a good person , and that everything you know about him is a lie . i know how he operates , sharon . he -- he twists the facts . he -- he confuses you . he 's gon na turn everything around so you do n't know which end is up . do n't let him make you forget what he 's done to us . sharon : i know adam 's done a lot of bad things , and he 's -- ashley : he 's done a lot of bad things , sharon . he killed my baby . he took faith from you . he -- he made you think that she was dead . he killed that little boy 's father . that little boy 's now an orphan . sharon : but , ashley , he did not kill skye . ashley : what difference does it make ? ! he 's a sick bastard , sharon . he 's always gon na be a sick bastard ! sharon : how would you like it -- how would you like it if someone said to you , `` oh , once crazy , always crazy `` ? ashley : ( scoffs ) how can you say that to me ? how dare you after everything we went through ? ! sharon : the point that i 'm making is that no one should have to go to prison for a crime they did n't commit , not even adam . ashley : he should go to prison for the crimes he did commit . and if you do n't see that , then you 're the one who 's lost her mind . sharon : all right , well , obviously , there 's no point in talking about this . ashley : you know , if you do this , sharon , if you take adam 's side , faith is gon na know it someday . she 's gon na -- she 's gon na know it that you turned your back on her , and you took that slime bag 's side . now how can you live with that ? sharon : jack . jack -- ashley : how can you ... jack : save it . ashley : live with that ? ! jack : we 're out -- we 're out of here . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( thinking ) `` how has she done it ? how has she managed to make her way through life without anyone seeing who she really was , and what an insidious threat she posed to all of us ? almost anyone , that is . i realized what a danger she was the first day i laid eyes on her . sadly , that angelic face and that hair - flip thing she does , well , those were enough to blind the rest of genoa city to the real sharon . it allowed her to get away with murder , maybe literally . `` ( thinking ) `` if only we all had to wear letters across our chests announcing to the world who we really are , like hester in ' the scarlet letter . ' yes , ' a ' would be perfect for sharon , not for ' adultery . ' i wo n't throw that stone . ' a ' for ' addict . ' sharon 's a heroine addict . ' heroine , ' with an ' e. ' the world definitely would have been a safer place if sharon had been forced to wear her ' a ' throughout her life . it certainly would have saved her high school senior in shining armor years of heartache . `` ( footsteps approach ) phyllis : i thought you 'd be home with summer and faith . nick : uh , they 're with leah . i was in here earlier with summer . i had promised to get her the , uh , latest princess book in that series she loves so much , but i got distracted and forgot . phyllis : that 's understandable . nick : so i came back to get it . i want to make sure it 's there when she wakes up . phyllis : you 're a good dad . nick : i 'm not gon na be winning any `` father of the year `` awards , that 's for sure . phyllis : ( sighs ) how 's faith doing ? nick : she misses her mom . phyllis : how are you doing ? nick : probably as lousy as you hope . ( sighs ) phyllis : it does n't make me feel good to see you hurting , but to know that you actually sh -- see sharon for the person she is -- uh , that actually makes me feel pretty good . nick : this thing with adam -- i just do n't get it . phyllis : that 's because you never thought that sharon was the same as adam when she actually is . nick : you make her sound like this evil monster who 's masquerading as a schoolgirl . phyllis : sharon hired an attorney to get adam out of jail . evil enough for you ? [ scene_break ] leslie : the paperwork 's on its way to the judge . once he goes over it , adam should be released . sharon : wow . that was fast . leslie : you still want to go through with this ? sharon : what , you mean because of what happened with ashley and jack ? no , they do n't know adam the way i do . adam ... he 's innocent . he did n't kill skye . leslie : okay . i 'll call you when you can pick up adam . sharon : great . thank you . leslie : all right . good night , sharon . noah : what 's going on , mom ? sharon : hey . what do you mean ? noah : with you and adam . sharon : i - i do n't know what you 're asking me . noah : i 'll make it simple . are you in love with him ? ( sighs ) okay . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( thinking ) `` lying to the world about who you are is bad . lying to your children ? that 's unforgiveable . parents are supposed to keep away the monsters , not get into bed with them . what kind of woman , forced to choose between her family and the devil chooses the devil ? `` man : sharon newman called . your lawyer 's workin ' on getting you released . adam : my lawyer ? man : some lady who works with vance abrams . adam : do n't bother bringing me that slop you call dinner . man : oh , you think you 're gettin ' out , huh ? adam : i do n't think . i know . [ scene_break ] noah : ( sighs ) so yes or no ? do you love adam ? sharon : i do n't want to see him go to jail for something he did n't do . noah : why not ? after what he did to you and dad , faith , ashley , why would you care if he burned in hell ? sharon : i know that people look at adam , and all they see is evil . noah : 'cause that 's all he is . sharon : no , it is n't . there 's a lot more to him , and i 've seen it . when he and i were in new orleans , we had this connection . noah : you slept with him , did n't you ? sharon : you know what ? this is n't a conversation you and i should be having . noah : that 's what this is all about -- why you 're defending him , because you and he ... ( sighs ) sharon : noah , i 'm not -- i 'm not talking to you about this . noah : well , you do n't have to , 'cause you make me sick . sharon : noah . noah : ( slams money on bar top ) ( sighs ) just get out of my way . sharon : noah ! ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) sharon : yeah ? leslie : it 's leslie michaelson . adam 's free to go . i 'm on my way to the station now . sharon : i 'll be right there . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( thinking ) `` how do you keep evil out of your house when it has a key to the front door ? if sharon newman is in your family , you better change the locks , because eventually , she 'll try to come home . she 'll bat those big blue eyes and try to convince her friends and family to forgive her , to let her back into their lives . do n't do it . do n't open that door . `` jack : you here alone ? nikki : oh , hi . ashley : hi . nikki : yeah , um , i 'm trying to get used to a table for one . jack : would you like to join us ? nikki : oh , no , i -- i do n't want to intrude . jack : well , it 's been kind of a rough evening . ashley : yeah , it 's okay . we -- we ran into sharon at gloworm . jack : which is why we 're eating here . nikki : ahh . nicholas tells me that she 's insisting adam did n't kill skye . jack : yes , tonight , she was meeting with an attorney , an associate of vance abrams . nikki : why ? jack : to get her help in getting adam out of jail . nikki : oh , my god . ( sighs ) i feel for nicholas . he just got his family back together and ... jack : yeah . ( sighs ) nikki : ( sighs ) ashley : you know , would you mind if i took a rain check with dinner ? please ? jack : oh , sur -- you know what ? i 'll take you home . ashley : no , no , no . you know what ? you guys stay here . i just need to go see someone . jack : here , take my car at least . here . ashley : jack , stop , okay ? i 'll take a cab , all right ? thanks . see you later . good - bye , jackie . nikki : take care . is she gon na be all right ? jack : i hope so . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : did you get the book ? nick : got it . phyllis : yeah . you did n't seem very surprised that sharon got an attorney for adam . nick : nothing sharon does surprises you . phyllis : oh , no . i was never fooled by her . nick : i guess i missed a few red flags , huh ? phyllis : a few thousand . nick : give me a break . i was a teenager when i met her . phyllis : oh , okay . what about all the years after that ? nick : well , now i 'm just an idiot , so ... phyllis : ( chuckles ) love makes us think that we see things that we want to see . nick : well , she really did a number on me . i really thought sharon and i had a future together , the one that cassíe had predicted for us . nick : now she and ... adam are ... ( sighs ) phyllis : what , sleeping together ? oh . wow , she ... she really did reveal herself , did n't she ? ( sighs ) ( thinking ) `` you 'd think i 'd take more pleasure in this -- the unmasking of sharon . but it 's hard for me to find joy in this particular heartache . i suppose that 's a good thing . `` nick : ( sighs ) thanks . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( thinking ) `` better to put my energy into something more useful . the evil 's been unveiled . but make no mistake . it 's still a threat . it has to be dealt with . `` adam : i knew i could count on you . leslie : let 's get you out of here . adam : you can , uh , help yourself to my jell - o . michael : sharon . did they call you in again for questioning without telling me ? sharon : i 'm here for adam . michael : what do you mean ? sharon : i hired leslie to get him out of here . michael : all right . the police are already suspicious about you two leaving town so soon after skye 's disappearance . now you 're helping him ? now how do you think that 's gon na look ? sharon : look , i ca n't worry about how that 's gon na look . michael : you have to worry about how it 's gon na look ! sharon : he is being accused of something he did n't do . michael : forget about him . what about nick ? noah ? faith ? sharon : look , um , as soon as the police realize that he 's innocent , i 'll -- i 'll work things out with them . michael : all right , listen to me . listen to me good . you side with adam in this , you 'll lose everything . sharon : i 'm not abandoning him . michael : you 're on your own , then . [ scene_break ] lauren : so you know when you 've had a bad dream , and mommy and daddy tell you that there 's nothing to be afraid of ? fen : sometimes i still am , though . lauren : well , i know , and that 's what happens to grown - ups , too . even though we know we 're safe in this house , we still get scared by things . fen : yeah , like when i jumped out ? lauren : yeah . fen : well , you 're okay now , right ? lauren : of course i am . you know why ? 'cause i have my own superhero . ( laughs ) fen : i 'll always protect you , mom . lauren : oh , baby . you 're so sweet . thanks . you want to go get ready for bed and brush your teeth ? fen : okay . lauren : all righty , then . michael : hey , bud . super - five . oh , it 's my turn . lauren : ( laughs ) michael : ( sighs ) lauren : ( laughs ) michael : ( makes kissing sounds ) lauren : mwah . oh , and what 's all this about ? michael : ( sighs ) for being the most sane person i 've met today . lauren : ( laughs ) oh , god . what kind of day did you have ? michael : you have no idea . lauren : mm , i might if it has to do with sharon . michael : mm , that 's why phyllis was here ? lauren : yeah , she told me that sharon hired leslie michaelson to get adam out of jail . michael : i saw them walking out of the police station together . lauren : ( sighs ) michael : i do n't know what 's gotten into sharon . i just do n't know . well , actually , i do know . lauren : not ... not sharon and adam . michael : oh , yes , yeah . yep , yep , yep , yep . lauren : ( sighs ) poor nick . i -- michael : he and sharon have been through this before . it 's the kids -- that 's who i really feel for . how can sharon do this to them ? ( sighs ) lauren : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( thinking ) `` we 're supposed to protect our children , always put them first . little faith , the most innocent of anyone in this story , deserves to know that her mommy did n't do that . sharon turned her back on her and let the evil that separated them once before come back into their lives to separate them once again . `` ( knock on door ) nick : ( gasps ) who 's at the door ? who 's at the door ? ( sighs ) ashley : hi . nick : hey , ashley . ashley : hi . may i come in ? hi . nick : oh , of course . ashley : i 'm sorry i did n't call . i was out with jack . i just needed to really ta -- i needed to see you . nick : not a problem . ashley : ( sighs ) what are you doin ' up so late , silly ? nick : she ca n't sleep . she misses her mom . ashley : may i hold her ? she was at my house and i -- i was n't there . i was out of town . please ? nick : well , yeah , of course . here you go . ashley : hi . hi . faith : mama . ashley : hi . oh . nick : ( chuckles ) faith : mama . ashley : i saw sharon . what the hell is going on with her ? nick : ( sighs ) i wish i knew . ashley : you know ... ( sighs ) giving the baby back to the two of you was obviously the right thing to do because she 's your daughter , but when i handed her over to you , i thought she 'd be loved and safe . i never in a million years thought that sharon would choose adam over this precious little angel . nick : yeah , i - i would n't have thought that , either . but just know i will do everything i can to protect this little girl . ashley : well , how are you gon na keep her way from adam ? nick : it 's not gon na be a problem , because faith lives with me now . ashley : you got yourself a good daddy . yes , you do . is she getting a little sleepy ? ( chuckles ) nick : i hope so . come here , beautiful . ashley : well , you know , um , call me if i can do anything . nick : i will . ashley : i ca n't imagine how dark sharon 's world must be for her to abandon her own child , you know ? hi . nick : yeah . faith : ( fusses ) ashley : bye . nick : okay . good night . ashley : good night . nick : can you say , `` bye - bye `` ? bye - bye . nick : you about ready to go night - night ? ( gasps ) look what i see -- blankie . ( gasps ) where 's your blankie ? oh ! how about this one ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( thinking ) `` there are so many innocent victims in this tragic tale . true , my telling of this story will hurt them , and i regret that . these are people i care about deeply . but i 'm not the one who 's hurt them . the real perpetrator of their pain is the one who brought evil into their lives . she does n't have an ounce of regret . `` jack : good thing ashley left , huh ? nikki : i ca n't believe she has the nerve to go out in public with him . jack : it 's like he 's got some kind of spell over her or something . nikki : she 's making her own choices . ( sighs ) jack : you know what ? i 've had enough for one evening . nikki : i do n't blame you . thank you for dinner . jack : oh , my pleasure . you sure i ca n't walk you to your car ? nikki : no , i 'm fine , thanks . jack : all right . good night . nikki : good night . nikki : well , sharon . sharon : ( sighs ) nikki , save it , please . i 've heard it all . nikki : what did you expect ? sharon : oh , i do n't know . maybe for people to respect my choices . nikki : really ? you know , i have waited for years to tell you what i really thought of you , but i held back because of nicholas and later because of the kids . i actually got to a point where i thought you had changed . after cassie died , i thought you had grown up , become responsible . but i was wrong . i was just feeling the loss and the grieving for me and you . i realize now that you are the same spoiled , selfish little tramp that you have always been . you want to trash your life ? go right ahead , my dear . but have the decency to protect your children and nicholas from your unfortunate choices . i have an idea -- why do n't you take this piece of garbage that 's standing next to you and leave town and never come back ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : `` edmund burke said , ' evil triumphs when good men do nothing . ' when people fight back , the forces of darkness can be conquered , sometimes with something as simple as a hug . michael : we surrender ! we surrender . no ! lauren : ( laughs ) michael : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( thinking ) `` i 've see it happen in my own life and in the lives of those i care for . `` sharon : and -- and here i thought -- i thought phyllis was the biggest hypocritical bully in this town . what is the world coming to when an ex- stripper - turned - alcoholic thinks she has the right to judge someone for standing up for a friend ? i think they call that irony . nikki : pathetic -- that 's the word i use that you could even think that you 're some kind of heroine . sharon : this is n't even about me . this is about adam . he 's innocent , and i 'm gon na prove it . nikki : ah . well , you go right ahead . all you have to lose are your children , nicholas ... ( gasps ) and victor . what will he think ? sharon : victor would never turn his back on me . nikki : ( scoffs ) you do n't know him very well . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( thinking ) `` when you turn your back on those you love and are left alone to face the evil , trust me , that 's a scary place to be . `` woman : adam newman , lead suspect in the disappearance of his wife skye newman was released from police custody today . seen here leaving city lockup with attorney leslie michaelson and surprisingly , his ex - wife sharon newman , whom sources say is standing by his side . [ scene_break ] ( glasses clink ) adam : to you , for risking everything for me . sharon : you know , once everyone realizes you had nothing to do with what happened to skye , they 're going to understand why i had to stand up for you . adam : for your sake , i hope so . sharon : trust me , tomorrow , this will be yesterday 's news . man : i 'm afraid you 'll have to leave . sharon : he wa -- he was just gon na book a room . man : he 's not welcome here . adam : its okay , sharon . we 'll go somewhere else . sharon : no . no . you know what ? i 'll book a room then . man : that 's not possible , either . you both have to go , or i will have you arrested for trespassing . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( thinking ) `` what is true evil ? the monster who kidnapped a baby from its mother ? or the mother who opens the door when he returns and says ... ' come in ' ? `` [ next_on ] kevin : i do n't think you 're in any position to be throwing stones at me . phyllis : oh , you know what ? i can throw a lot of stones . daisy : have n't you ever done something because it felt right even though you knew it was wrong ? chloe : think that maybe you could not say that ? call her your little girl ? 'cause she 's my little girl . | phyllis writes in her blog that when real evil pays you a visit , it will turn you into someone you do n't recognize . lauren , surprised when fen jumps out on her , sends him to his room . nick tries to get summer to sleep when noah arrives home . sharon calls leslie to ask her to represent adam . leslie takes adam 's case when she finds out that sharon will pay the bill . when phyllis stops by , lauren agrees to talk to her . she is surprised when phyllis says that sharon hired leslie michaelson to represent adam . phyllis tells lauren that when she is through with sharon , no one will have anything to do with her . ashley and jack come into gloworm and notice sharon with leslie . ashley wonders what is going on . jack lets ashley know that this has to have something to do with adam . ashley finds out that sharon hired leslie to get adam out of jail . phyllis runs into nick and tells him what sharon has done . |
lily : ( clears throat ) cane : all right . so ... ( thunder rumbles ) lily : mm - hmm . cane : are you , uh , are you gon na give me one of those cups ? lily : well , sir , that depends , because i have something you want , and you have something i want . cane : so you want me to tell you where we 're going on our date , and then you will , uh , give me one of those cups ? is that what this is ? lily : well ... cane : nah . no , i think i 'd rather keep you in the dark . lily : oh , come on . just give me one hint , please , one hint . [ scene_break ] eden : quittin ' time , boss . yep . kevin : all right . what do you have going on tonight ? daniel : going to a movie at the strand . eden : just give me a few minutes to get my things , and we can jet . daniel : okay . kevin : do n't . daniel : do n't what ? kevin : she 's practically my little sister , she 's still mooning over noah , and the ramifications of you two having sexy time would be astronomical . daniel : whoa , whoa , whoa . buddy , man , come on . it 's not like that , and look , after what just happened with lily , i think i 'm gon na swear off sexy time with anyone with anyone for a little while . kevin : let 's keep it that way . ( cell phone rings ) kevin : ( clears throat ) hey , man , what 's up ? devon : so i was thinkin ' about laying down some tracks tonight . are you , uh , interested in seeing how it works ? kevin : uh , i guess . devon : all right , cool . kevin : all right , i 'll stop by after work . [ scene_break ] devon : cool , man . i 'll see you then . bye . kevin has no idea what he 's walkin ' into . roxanne : you had to do it . angelina : this is gon na be the best day of my life . [ scene_break ] gloria : hello . man : you 're the owner of gloworm , right ? gloria : that 's right , i am , but please do n't tell anybody else . tonight , i want to be invisible and drown my sorrows in a couple of salty dogs . i do n't even like 'em , but they remind me of my ex . he was salty , and he was a dog . man : sounds like you and the lady sitting here have a lot in common . gloria : ugh . and sometimes , company is the misery . jill : ( laughs ) you would n't be referring to me , would you , gloria ? gloria : make it a double . ( thunder rumbles ) [ scene_break ] sharon : we 'll have a family dinner before you move to new york , and i 'll -- i 'll make all your favorites . noah : mom . mom , come on now . relax on the waterworks . sharon : i know . it 's just the timing . it stinks . faith : i need to have that . sharon : you know , i 'm just getting back , and now you 're moving . faith : a lion . sharon : and -- and i know that this is a great opportunity , and you have my full support . it 's just -- noah : yeah . yeah , it does feel kind of weird leaving when grandpa 's in trouble . nick : dude , he 'd be the first one to tell you to go . he understands you have a commitment and a deadline . faith : you know what ? i need to see matty . noah : you know what ? i , um , i 'm meeting some friends in town to say good - bye . ( thunder rumbles ) sharon : mm . well , be careful . it sounds like it 's about to storm . noah : yeah , i will . i love you . sharon : i love you . nick : see you , son . noah : pops . love you . nick : love you , too , bud . be careful . noah : i will . faith : i need to -- i need to put a rooster . ( thunder rumbles ) nick : yeah , we can get that , too . sharon : well , at least you wo n't be moving away anytime soon . ( chuckles ) hey , can we discuss visitation ? nick : you have to agree to one nonnegotiable condition . sharon : i will do anything for faith . nick : you got ta stay away from adam . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) nikki : ( sighs ) ( thunder rumbles ) adam : are you the new maid ? you 're not wearing your uniform . nikki : i gave the staff the night off , not that it 's any of your business , but that does mean i get to personally slam the door in your face . adam : uh , i do n't know about that , nikki . you might want to be a little bit nicer to me , especially after we talk about what you 've done . [ scene_break ] eden : okay . ( sighs ) see you later . kevin : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . hold on . why did you -- why 'd you go and do all that ? eden : uh , so i look presentable when i go out in public . kevin : you sure you did n't go and get yourself all spiffied up for daniel ? eden : take a breather , mother superior . i 'm going to see a movie with him . we 're not going to do it under the bleachers . ( sighs ) all right , let 's go . daniel : okay . ( thunder rumbles ) ( thunder rumbles ) noah : hi . can i get a double shot of espresso ? thanks . eden : well , there 's a ton of umbrellas in lost and found . let me just grab one . i 'll be right back . ( sighs ) ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] gloria : so dexter tells me that you are having man problems . colin , i presume . jill : really ? hey , whatever happened to bartender - patron confidentiality ? gloria : ( chuckles ) not in this town -- nonexistent . everybody knows everybody 's business , so you may as well hear it from me . i 'm here wallowing about jeffrey . jill : mm ! he 's not worth the salt in your tears . gloria : careful . the worst thing my man did to me was skip town and take all my money . your man put a hit out on me . jill : yeah , you got me there . gloria : ha ha . ( chuckles ) yeah . yeah . [ scene_break ] sharon : faith was so happy to be back in her own room , and , you know , she loves that -- that mobile with the farm animals on it . i 'm gon na have to get her one for my house . nick : so does this mean you 'll agree to not see adam ? sharon : ( sighs ) he is the last person that i want to spend time with . you believe me , do n't you ? nick : i think you believe what you 're saying . sharon : ( sighs ) so y - you do n't think i can do it , stay away from him . nick : if your past actions are any indication , no , i do n't think you can . ( thunder rumbles ) [ scene_break ] adam : i could use a good scotch to warm me up . oh , i 'm sorry . that 's rather insensitive of me , is n't it ? nikki : ( mouths words ) nikki : what do you want , adam ? adam : what , ca n't a guy just spend some quality time with his ex - stepmom , talk about world events , the economy , the lies that you and dad have been spewing ? nikki : such as ? adam : you 're letting him take the fall for you . nikki : you and i both know why victor 's in jail . adam : call the cops . tell them they arrested the wrong person . tell me something , nikki . what do you have to gain , besides being free , of course , by not confessing to diane 's murder ? [ scene_break ] angelo : a little housewarming gift . devon : oh , wow . thank you . angelina : hi , daddy . angelo : ahh . how 's practice goin ' , angie ? angelina : ( gasps ) devon says the song that i 'm working on for you has ambitiousness . devon : ( chuckles ) yeah . angelo , do you think that , uh , you and i could speak for a second in private ? angelo : sure , paisano . devon : all right . in here . angelo : so my little bambina makin ' lots of progress ? devon : ( sighs ) not as much as i 'd like , um , which is why i was thinking that maybe someone with a little bit more teaching experience would benefit her , you know ? or maybe even take her to a career counselor and see that this is the right fit . angelo : ever since she was a little girl , my angie , all she ever wanted to do was stand onstage and bring people to tears with her music . so i already know what she wants to do , and i know that you 're the man that can make it happen . devon : ( chuckles ) angelo : so we 're not gon na have any more talk of somebody else , got it ? devon : i got it . kevin : oh , dude , this place looks awesome . devon : hey , kev . angelina : guess who , handsome ? kevin : angelina . angelina : he 's so smart ! a real alfred einstein . [ scene_break ] eden : hi . noah : hey . eden : um , sorry to hear about your grandpa getting arrested . oh , that sucks . noah : ( sighs ) yeah . yeah , it does . you -- you have ... something in your -- eden : oh . oh , thanks . that was actually part of my outfit . noah : oh , yeah ? eden : yeah . noah : going somewhere special ? eden : um , yeah , just going to a movie . noah : really ? eden : yeah . noah : what are you seeing ? eden : um , `` breathless . `` noah : godard or mcbride ? eden : um , original , all the way . yeah . noah : mm , yes , yes . well , maybe you 'll recognize some of the locations from when you lived in france . thanks . eden : um , yeah , probably , probably . do you want to go with ? i mean , you lived there , too , right ? we could , you know , see who spots the most landmarks , and loser buys a drink or something , or ... noah : i 'd love to , but , um , i 'm meeting some friends here to say good - bye . eden : oh , well , their good - bye to you ? noah : mm , mine to them . i 'm going back to new york . eden : oh , for , um ... for how long ? noah : well , it 's a one - way trip . now there 's a bunch of musicians there that have the sound jack 's looking for the new jabot commercials , so instead of trying to coordinate everything long - distance , it just makes sense for me to relocate . eden : wow . are , you , um , are you bummed about having to go ? noah : yeah , kind of the opposite . i 've always felt more comfortable in new york . you know , the whole `` just another face in the crowd `` thing . eden : yeah , no , um , i totally get that . um , i got ta grab that umbrella , so ... good luck , noah . take care . noah : yeah . eden : yeah . ( thunder rumbles ) [ scene_break ] lily : so keeping me in the dark . your hint finally makes sense . cane : well , you know , i figured that , uh , since -- lily : babe ? cane : yeah , that 's good . since we both like the classics and you used to live in paris , this would be the perfect choice . there you go , baby . lily : it is . thank you . cane : you 're welcome . lily : i 've always wanted to see `` breathless `` here , so good job . cane : thank you . oh . lily : sorry . ( chuckles ) here . cane : done ? ( candies rattle ) cane : yep . ( chuckles ) lily : ( exhales ) cane : there . lily : a bit of time . ahh . cane : comfortable ? lily : ( chuckles ) yeah . [ scene_break ] sharon : nick , your skepticism is understandable , but ... adam is completely out of my life . you know , he did n't come forward with the evidence that could have gotten me out of jail . he kept me away from my daughter a second time , and that 's unforgivable . nick : well , adam 's talked you into forgiving a lot worse , and i ca n't stomach the thought of you doing that again . sharon : it 's not gon na happen . nick : i hope not . otherwise , i will take faith from you permanently . [ scene_break ] adam : my father does n't want his drunk of an ex - wife behind bars . so he 's roped me into this plan to save you . nikki : well , that is just mere speculation on your part , is n't it ? adam : confess , do n't confess -- either way , i 'm done with this charade . i have to focus my energy now on running newman . nikki : what ? adam : that 's right . i 'm the last newman standing at the mahogany desk . that means i 'm in charge . nikki : so if victor were to go free ... adam : my reign would be short - lived . you see , do n't you ? any secret of yours , nikki , it 'll be safe with me . nikki : well , in that case , i do have something i have to tell you . adam : go ahead . nikki : in victor 's absence , nicholas would be running newman enterprises , not you . [ scene_break ] daniel : are you all right ? you really did n't say anything in the car . are you freaked out about what kevin said earlier ? eden : no , it 's just when i went back in , uh , to get the umbrella , i ran into noah . he said he 's moving to new york , and he 's all , uh , happy face about it . and now i have to sit through a movie that 's gon na remind me of when we lived in paris and ... daniel : look , you do n't have to say anything else . i mean , it 's all kinds of weirdness every time i run into -- lily : daniel ? daniel : hey . are you here by yourself ? lily : um ... cane : hey . hey , guys . i - i did n't know you 'd be here . [ scene_break ] kevin : okay , personal space . i 'm putting this in the fridge . devon : i 'll show you where it 's at , okay ? excuse me . okay , calm down . kevin : what the hell , man ? devon : hey , shh . i 'm really , really sorry that i tricked you into coming here , but the girl would not shut up until i promised to call you , all right ? now i 'd rather not be wasting my time , either , but her father can be very persuasive . do you know what i mean ? kevin : uh , yeah , i know what you mean . i -- devon : okay . angelo : gentlemen . how 's everything going over here ? okay ? devon : it 's just fine . angelo : and how 's your mom ? she ever get over that palooka bardwell yet ? kevin : let 's hope so . [ scene_break ] gloria and jill : ( laughing ) gloria : dexy , sexy dexy , give me another one . jill : hey , sexy dexy , what she said . gloria : ( chuckles ) so tell me , jill , is colin good in bed ? jill : he was the best i ever had . gloria : yeah . ( sighs ) that 's kind of how i feel about jeffrey . jill : really ? i was n't that impressed with jeffrey . gloria : ( laughs ) oh , yeah ? well , i guess after his short time with you , he got a lot better , thanks to me . ( chuckles ) jill : ( chuckles ) tell me something , gloria . why ca n't i stop thinking about him when he 's such a lowlife ? gloria : you 're askin ' the wrong gal . thanks . jill : to bad boys ... gloria : ( chuckles ) jill : and the foolish , foolish women who ca n't get enough of them . ( glasses clink ) gloria : amen , sister . [ scene_break ] adam : the golden child is not gon na get in my way . you , nikki , are going to convince nicholas not to get involved with newman . nikki : and why in the world would i do such a thing ? adam : to keep your tail out of jail . nikki : ( scoffs ) nobody 's gon na believe your conspiracy theories . adam : oh , you 're -- you 're probably right . the cops are gon na need definitive proof . however , nicholas and victoria , your lovely children -- how much will it take to convince them ? they know you hated diane . you were angry that she messed with your family , and when i express my concern that our father might be covering for you , how far will they have to go to figure that you might have bashed diane 's head in with a rock ? [ scene_break ] eden : it 's , uh , my turn to ask if you 're okay . daniel : yeah , i 'm fine . i just ca n't believe she trusts that guy . eden : hey , do you want to get out of here ? daniel : yeah , yeah , i do . ( clears throat ) daniel : ( whispers ) this way . eden : ( whispers ) yeah . lily : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] angelina : open up the window i want to jump but i know i 'd just fall trapped in a cage drowning in litter looking through the smoke in the mirror seeing a life that could just be mine i know the grass could be a lot greener being with you is my road to cloud nine . angelina : ( giggles ) ooh , thanks , daddy . ( giggles ) can you believe i got it in one take ? angelo : no . ( laughs ) ahh . devon : so how about we take five , and i will prep the playback , all right ? ( cell phone alert chimes ) angelina : oh , no , he did not . angelo : he who ? did what ? angelina : nobody , and nothing , daddy . angelo : it 's that bum of an ex - boyfriend , ai n't it ? angelina : carmine ai n't a bum ! angelo : i knew it ! angelina : ( squeals ) oh ! angelo : ( grunting ) angelina : ( screams ) no ! are you trying to ruin my life ? oh ! ( gasping ) why would you do that ? my vacation pictures from the show were on there ! oh , i hate you ! this is the worst day of my life . uhh ! ( whimpers ) ( door slams ) roxanne : i 'll go check on her , okay ? angelo : ( laughs ) ( chuckles ) kids . what are you gon na do , huh ? ( chuckles ) kevin , uh , let 's have a little talk , shall we ? i got a job for you . ( thunder rumbles ) [ scene_break ] nikki : nicholas . we need to talk . [ scene_break ] ( thunder rumbles ) sharon : yes , sam , all of your former patients are doing very well . ( thunder rumbles ) sharon : me , i 'm -- i 'm okay , though i have to admit that it was a lot less complicated living on your ranch . no , no , i -- i do n't regret coming back , because victor needs my support and faith really loves being with her daddy . though sometimes , the bad memories creep in , and they just sneak up on me . ( thunder crashes ) [ scene_break ] eden : you know , you 're a really good artist , daniel . daniel : hmm . yeah , these are for an upcoming show . eden : it 's very , um , bright and -- and happy - ish . daniel : well , i guess bright and happy was the kind of mood i was in when i was with lily . hmm . you know , nowadays , it 'd be a little something more like this . ( thunder rumbles ) daniel : whoo - hoo - hoo - hoo - hoo ! ooh . eden : really ? daniel : oh , yeah . oh , really . eden : did you just do that ? daniel : here , give it a shot . eden : okay . ( laughs ) daniel : ahh . hit it again . eden : ( laughs ) daniel : hit it again . look out , watch out . eden : oh , my -- daniel : ( grunts ) yeah . eden : all right . ( laughs ) daniel : ( laughs ) daniel : ( laughs ) eden : you just did not do that . ( laughs ) daniel : mm - hmm . ( thunder rumbles ) [ scene_break ] angelo : princess -- angelina : daddy , do n't even with me right now . do n't ... even . angelo : i - i 'm sorry i trashed your phone . it 's just that i get all worked up when that goombah carmine comes sniffin ' around you , so effective immediately , kevin will be keepin ' an eye on you . angelina : kevvie ? my kevvie ? angelo : we had a nice little chat , and he 's agreed to keep you away from your no - good ex . angelina : well , okay , if you insist . angelo : in the meantime , be a good girl and work on your music , hmm ? angelina : well ... ( chuckles ) we 're done here , right ? i so nailed that song . devon : well , angelina , i , uh , i was listening to the playback , and honestly , i think we 're gon na have to work a little harder at getting you ready for that contest . angelina : excuse me ? who are you to criticize me ? do you even , like , have a degree in musicality ? oh ... ( laughs ) i am so out of here , and i 'm tellin ' daddy you 're mean . roxanne : no , no , no . no , no , no , he 's not trying to be mean , angelina . devon really knows what he 's talking about . at least hear what he has to say . devon : look , i 've heard people go from being practically tone - deaf to amazing in a matter of weeks , okay ? now they were dedicated , and they learned from their mistakes . and i think if you do that , you can be a sensation , but you 're gon na have to follow my lead . [ scene_break ] nikki : thank you . nick : so what 's up , mom ? nikki : adam stopped by the house earlier . nick : what 'd he want ? nikki : to tell me that he plans to run newman enterprises while your father ... is away , and that he does n't want you anywhere near the company . ( thunder rumbles ) [ scene_break ] sharon : what are you doing here , adam ? adam : ( sniffs ) taking care of some business back at the main house . sharon : ( scoffs ) i ca n't imagine what that would possibly be . adam : i 'm just making sure that the , uh , transition goes smoothly with me running newman . sharon : you 're going to be in charge while victor 's in jail ? adam : i am . sharon : how long did it take you to capitalize on your father 's misfortune ? adam : ( chuckles ) sharon , i 'm just , uh , i 'm just making sure that my father 's empire does n't crumble while he 's out of commission . sharon : your sense of self - worth makes me sick . adam : do n't . do n't leave . [ scene_break ] cane : did you , uh , did you enjoy the movie ? lily : yeah , i did . ( chuckles ) cane : i hope that seeing daniel did n't ruin it for you . lily : ( shivers ) no , it did n't . i just ... ( sighs ) i do n't know . i just hope he 's okay , you know ? oh , my gosh , i 'm freezing . i ca n't get warm . it 's so cold outside . ( laughs ) ( sniffles ) lily : ( sighs ) thank you . ( thunder rumbles ) cane : okay . lily : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) ( thunder rumbles ) ( thunder rumbles ) lily : ( sighs ) i had fun tonight . cane : you know , you can expect a lot more date nights like those . lily : ( chuckles ) see ya . ( thunder rumbles ) [ scene_break ] daniel : hmm ? hmm ? ( laughing ) eden : ( laughing ) daniel : ( laughs ) ( thunder rumbles ) daniel : oh , no . eden : what ? daniel : we look like a postmodern painting gone bad . ( laughing ) eden : yeah . ( laughs ) stop ! well , if we were part of an exhibit , i would have to call us `` no strings . `` daniel : sounds good to me . eden : good . so enough said . daniel : enough said . you know , um , as an artist , i have been known to be able to express myself with my hands a lot better than my words . eden : really ? daniel : mm - hmm . eden : mm , kevin 's gon na be pissed . ( laughs ) daniel : oh , yeah . ( laughs ) ( thunder rumbles ) [ scene_break ] kevin : so once i finish my tour of duty with your beloved angie , i get the deed to delia and chloe 's dream house ? is that right ? angelo : as long as you keep my daughter away from that cretin , hmm ? kevin : ( exhales quickly ) angelo : looking for a clean table again ? jill : ohh , if it is n't my knight in shining armor . angelo : you know , we were never formally introduced . my name is angelo veneziano . jill : venench -- venenz -- angelo : ( chuckles ) jill : vege ... ( laughs ) that 's quite a tongue twister . angelo : mm . i could teach you a few more . jill : ( gasps ) whoa , are you trying to pick me up ? angelo : no , i 'm tryin ' to sweep you off your feet . jill : oh , mr. vincenzo , you are so sweet , but i 've had all the feet - sweeping i can stand lately , okay ? dexy , call me a cab . mm . gloria : da , da , da , da , da . ( laughs ) that was very sweet of you , angelo , flirting with poor old jill to make her feel desirable . ( laughs ) angelo : ( laughs ) eh , you know me . i 'm all heart . gloria : yes , you are , and do n't you ever change . do n't you ever turn into a stinky old skunk like jeffrey . [ scene_break ] jeff : got ta get this fire going . you know , maybe if you pitched in a little more ... ( chuckles ) do n't give me that look , squishy . i 'm doin ' the best i can here . yeah , i know , winter 's coming . ( sighs ) ( shudders ) [ scene_break ] angelina : seeing a life that could just be mine i know the grass could be a lot greener being with you is my road to cloud nine . angelina : yo , devon . that 's some major suckage comin ' out of my mouth . devon : uh , i mean , it 's not all bad . angelina : was your hearing aid off ? daddy is gon na freak out ! there 's no way i 'm gon na be ready to audition for that contest . ( whimpers ) devon : angelina , relax , all right ? listen to me . i am gon na make sure that you are ready for that contest . angelina : i 'll do whatever it takes , devon . b.r.b . ( thunder rumbles ) devon : yes . roxanne : you are amazing . devon : yeah , well , thank you , honey , but i 'm not a miracle worker , and i 'm afraid that 's what we 're gon na need to turn that girl into a decent singer . angelina : ( singing scales off - key ) la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la . [ scene_break ] ( thunder rumbles ) nick : we all know adam 's a jerk , mom , but to do this while dad 's in jail -- it 's ridiculous . nikki : ( sighs ) loyalty is not in that man 's vocabulary . nick : so that 's the only reason he came to see you , was to gloat ? nikki : apparently . nick : well , the next time he comes by , you let me know , and i 'll deal with him . nikki : thank you , son . nick : you know , i have n't had a chance to tell you yet 'cause everything 's been so crazy , but it 's so good to have you home . and things have been kind of crazy for me , but i think everything 's about to level off , but , you know , now that you 're back , if you do n't mind , i 'd like to bounce a few ideas off you , if you 're okay with that . nikki : sweetheart , you can call me anytime , day or night , whenever you want to talk . i love you so much . i missed you . nick : i love you , too , mom . nikki : okay , i better get back to the main house before the rain gets worse . and you watch out for adam at newman . i do n't know what he has planned , but i 'm sure it will be unscrupulous . [ scene_break ] ( rain pouring ) adam : here we are again . another barn , another storm . my mind ... keeps going back to new orleans , that kiss . standing at the feet of angels , that feeling ... of you wanting me just as much as i wanted you . i know a lot has happened since then ... but that kiss -- it was that kiss , sharon . sharon : ( grunts ) no , adam , do n't . do n't ever touch me again ! [ next_on ] sharon : victor never walked away from me , and i 'm not gon na walk away from him , even if he wants me to . victor : if you fail me , there 'll be hell to pay . nikki : tell me what you saw at the park . do you know what happened to diane ? deacon : yeah , i know everything . | devon and roxie manage to persuade angelina that she has a lot of work to do before becoming a good singer . angelina assures devon she is willing to work hard to get ready for the singing competition . kevin makes a deal with angelo to keep angelina 's old boyfriend away from her . once his job is done , he will get the deed to a house for chloe and delia . devon later tells roxie that it will take a miracle for angelina to be able to sing in time for the competition . noah tells eden that he is moving back to new york in order to make it easier for him to work on the music for the jabot ad campaign . daniel and eden run into cane and lily at the same movie . daniel decides to leave the movie early because he ca n't stand to see cane with lily . daniel takes eden to his apartment and teaches her how to paint on canvas . daniel and eden get paint all over each other , which later leads to sex with no strings . jill and gloria are at the athletic club bar drinking and talking about how rotten colin and jeffrey were to them when the audience sees a tired looking jeffrey on a deserted island struggling to make a fire . |
nikki : i think we should move these flowers . let 's try over here , on the sofa table . let me see . oh , i do n't know . what do you think ? hey . victor : i think you 're driving them crazy . nikki : ( chuckles ) victor : this is fine . thank you . just leave them there . thank you . nikki : ( clears throat ) victor : they will quit before the party starts . nikki : ( chuckles ) oh , they 'd better not . i want everything to be perfect . victor : but , sweetheart , it is . look at it . it 's beautiful . nikki : do you know that i have n't gotten r.s.v.p . 's from half the guests ? victor : and do you honestly think , victor newman gives a party , people wo n't show up ? [ scene_break ] victoria : i 'm not going . billy : because i was n't invited ? victoria : ( sighs ) no , that 's not why . billy : vick ... you know , you 've , uh , been through a lot . maybe getting out tonight is what you need . victoria : i 'm not in the mood for a party . [ scene_break ] lauren : i ca n't believe you just did n't say , `` no , i 'm sorry , we ca n't possibly come to your party , because i 'm taking my lovely wife out for our anniversary . `` michael : in retrospect , that would have been the right thing to say , but this is important . lauren : ( sighs ) i hate it when you put work in front of your family , especially on a night like this . michael : i am putting us first . we 're gon na go out to dinner and celebrate many years of wedded bliss , and then we 're gon na drop by the newmans ' afterwards . i said yes . ca n't back out of this now . lauren : victor would back out on you in a heartbeat , like , hmm , maybe firing you after years of loyal service . michael : all right , i have n't completely forgiven victor , but he 's a good man to have on your side . lauren : and you know , there is the other downside to being part of the newman inner circle . michael : other than your obvious dislike of that inner circle ? lauren : mm - hmm . these parties bring summer and fen together . fen : oh , do n't sweat it , mom . i 'm not going to the party . [ scene_break ] summer : noah ? noah : hey . hey , uh , were -- were you in my room ? summer : yeah . noah : uh , what were you doing in there ? summer : you told me i could borrow the truck . noah : so that gives you the right to go through my things ? summer : no , relax , i was just looking for the keys . noah : okay , well , just stay out of my stuff , okay ? summer : fine . why , what do you have in there that you do n't want me to find ? noah : nothing . come on , let 's -- let 's get ready . dad said he does n't want us to be late . summer : oh , no , please tell me that you 're down for ditching grandma and grandpa 's party . [ scene_break ] nick : you 're not ready . avery : no . nick : all right , is this one of those female `` i ca n't decide what to wear `` things ? avery : no , it 's one of those `` i 'm really sorry , i 'm chickening out `` things . [ scene_break ] victor : all right , i 'd appreciate it . bye . nikki : you know , i 'm still worried that we do n't have enough food . i know we said hors d'oeuvres only , but people are gon na be hungry . victor : sweetheart , will you stop worrying ? everything is gon na be beautiful . look at this . nikki : ( sighs ) victor : it 's wonderful . why do n't you get dressed ? guests are about to come , okay ? nikki : mm - hmm . oh , abby called . victor : what ? nikki : she 's very sorry that she ca n't make it tonight , but she 's sending a housewarming gift . victor : oh , that 's very sweet of her , but it 's not necessary . nikki : i know , i told her that , but she insisted , so i told the doorman to let them up . victor : what do you mean , `` them `` ? nikki : it 's a case of champagne and `` the best bartender in town . `` victor : oh . nikki : what can i say ? it 's abby . ( doorbell rings ) nikki : and that 's probably them right now . victor : go get dressed , sweetheart . nikki : all right . carmine : mr. newman . victor : what are you doing here ? carmine : i 'm your bartender . [ scene_break ] adam : ( sighs ) how was your day ? chelsea : pretty boring ... till about five minutes ago . adam : why ? what happened ? chelsea : i got a call from victor . adam : yeah ? what 'd my old man want ? chelsea : he wanted to know if we were coming to his party tonight ... the party i did n't know about . adam : mm , yeah , that one . ( clears throat ) chelsea : were you planning on going without me ? maybe taking someone else ? [ scene_break ] sharon : mm ! oh ! ( cries ) damn it . ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) ( sighs ) oh , god . oh , no . ( sighs ) sharon : ( sighs ) [ sharon remembering ] adam : good - bye , sharon . sharon : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] billy : look , i get that you do n't feel like going to your parents ' party , but i do n't know , maybe going will help bring back the old vick . victoria : oh , i 'm so sorry i 'm such a downer right now . being kidnapped and held at gunpoint just sort of does that to me . billy : well , maybe being with your family will help you feel better . victoria : you are n't concerned about me spending an evening with people who want me to dump you ? billy : nah . you love me too much to do that . [ scene_break ] nick : avery bailey clark chickening out . what are you afraid of ? you gon na spill something on my parents ' new carpet ? avery : i 'll do that in the first five minutes . nick : probably . so it 's not that . what 's going on ? and i want the truth , nothing but . avery : okay , i 'm just -- i 'm not ready to meet your family this way . nick : what way ? you know them . you used to work for my dad . avery : yes , working for your father and showing up at his home as your date are two very different things . nick : i agree with that . avery : ( sighs ) so i 'm sorry , i ca n't . you 're just gon na have to go without me . nick : ( laughs ) no , no , no , that 's -- that 's not gon na happen . [ scene_break ] victor : you know , there are n't enough superlatives to describe how beautiful you are . nikki : oh , you have n't lost your touch , have you , smooth operator ? victor : and i do n't intend to , ever . nikki : ( chuckles ) so what are we gon na do about him ? victor : do n't worry about him . abby paid for him . he 's gon na earn his money . nikki : i think that 's a good idea , seeing as you 're already at odds with one daughter over a man . victor : yeah , but if that guy thinks i 'm gon na change my mind about him , he has another thing coming . nikki : okay , victor ... victor : what ? nikki : no more carmine talk , okay ? victor : okay . nikki : it 's gon na raise your blood pressure , and i wo n't have that , not tonight , especially . victor : sweetheart , my blood pressure is perfect . nothing will spoil this evening . nikki : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] chelsea : i felt like an idiot when he asked if we were coming . adam : i 'm sure you handled yourself beautifully . chelsea : is that code for `` lied `` ? adam : ( chuckles ) i have no concerns that you can hold your own with my old man . chelsea : why would victor invite us in the first place ? i mean , he must loathe you right now . you 're sitting in his office . adam : yeah , that is a good point . i 'd love to find out , but ... oh , well . ( sighs ) chelsea : so that means you 're not going ? adam : the newman family will have to find somebody else to be their villain for the night . [ scene_break ] billy : i do n't like your dad , but he loves you , same as me . victoria : i 'm having a hard time forgiving either one of you right now . billy : i 'm aware of that . ( chuckles ) you got ta start somewhere . maybe this party 's the place . victoria : there 's more to this than you 're saying . billy : i know the kidnapping caused all this , and i - i just want things to be right again , for you and for us . and if fixing things with your father is where we need to start , then i 'm all for it . victoria : i 'm just not ready . billy : maybe being with your mom and nick can give you what you need . victoria : yeah , you know , i would like to see them . billy : so you 're gon na go ? victoria : all right , maybe just for a bit , but not long enough for you to get into any trouble . billy : ( chuckles ) not me . i 'm proud of you . [ scene_break ] avery : okay , i know we 've moved forward in our relationship a - and we 've started going out in public . nick : well , what 's wrong with that ? unless you 're embarrassed to be seen with me . avery : oh , not you , exactly . i mean , your manners are atrocious . must you eat off of other people 's plates from different tables ? nick : i get hungry . avery : see ? ( sighs ) going to a restaurant , the two of us , is very different than being your date at your family party . that ... says something . nick : well , that 's the point . i want everyone to know that you 're my girl . avery : ( sighs ) nick , i 'm serious . nick : i 'm mostly serious . i seriously want you to come with me to this party . avery : and you 're not worried about what anybody 's gon na think about this ? nick : what people ? phyllis ? avery , she has moved on with her life . it 's time we did the same . avery : i know , i just -- i 'm not sure that i 'm ready to make this big statement . nick : okay . does it help in any way to know that ... i am ? i want people to know that we 're together . avery : okay , do n't -- do n't do that . that is so unfair . do n't smile and show me your dimples like that to get your way . nick : well , you should also know that newmans rarely play fair . avery : ( sighs ) all right , well , if i 'm going to win over your family , i guess i should go and get ready . nick : okay . avery : okay . nick : well ... you know , it 's also very cool to be fashionably late , right ? avery : mm . [ scene_break ] chelsea : i ca n't believe designers are already working on their collections for next fall . adam : mm . ( laptop keys clicking ) chelsea : they must be planting cotton to make their own fabric . adam : probably . chelsea : maybe we should do that . we could plant a couple of acres and get a plow and get a mule . ( laptop keys clicking ) adam : whatever you like . chelsea : what i 'd like is for you to actually listen to what i 'm saying . adam : ( clears throat ) chelsea : god . ( laughing ) adam : i 'm sorry , i -- i just have a lot on my mind , and , um , you know , i 'm covering for jack , and i have nails - on - a - chalkboard phyllis looking over my shoulder , so ... chelsea : you sure that 's all it is ? adam : well , it 's , uh ... it 's not sharon , if that 's what you 're thinking . chelsea : okay . then what ? adam : the party . chelsea : did you change your mind about going ? [ scene_break ] sharon : ( sighs ) [ sharon remembering ] sharon : i 'm mrs. victor newman . victoria : this reckless game that you 're playing -- it is n't gon na last , sharon . sharon : victoria , i really do care about what 's best for this company . nick : dad married you on a whim . you 've been power - hungry ever since , and now you 're treating newman like it 's your own personal playground , like the bratty kid you are . sharon : a child ? nick : a brat having a tantrum , and i 'm tired of it . sharon : oh , well , that 's , uh , fine , because you wo n't have to deal with it any longer . nick : why ? are you stepping down from newman ? sharon : nope . you are . this brat just fired you . adam : no one hates you , sharon . sharon : yes , of course they hate me ! i wore a white dress to victor 's funeral . i said vows to tucker . ( sighs ) i knew that victor was alive , and i let them grieve . ( sighs ) newman was their life , it was their legacy , and now it 's gone , and it -- and it 's my fault . [ scene_break ] ( exhales slowly ) sharon : ( exhales slowly ) calm . i got ta stay calm . ( breathing heavily ) [ scene_break ] lauren : honey , we 're not gon na push you to go to the newmans ' party . michael : but we would like to know why you do n't want to go to the newmans ' party . fen : i 've got a ton of homework and , well , no offense , but i - i do n't really want to hang out with a bunch of uptight , lame adults . michael : why would we take offense to that ? lauren : um , well , i 'm sure noah and summer will be there . fen : you said you were n't gon na push . michael : we 're not , but , uh , i 'm gon na ask you something , and i want you to answer truthfully . fen : fine . what is it ? michael : is the reason you do n't want to go to this party because you do n't want to see summer ? fen : yeah . happy ? lauren : no . obviously , you 're upset . fen : i 'll be fine . lauren : no , talk to us , fen . did something happen between you and summer ? fen : look , y - you said you did n't want me to hang out with her . now i 'm not , and you 're still hassling me . would you just get off my back ? ( sighs ) lauren : what just happened there ? michael : ( chuckles ) i think our little boy 's heart has been broken . [ scene_break ] noah : do n't you think grandma and grandpa would notice if we did n't show up ? summer : they 'd probably be glad if i did n't . noah : why would you say that ? that does n't even make sense . summer : well , now that adam has defected from the family , i am the new black sheep . noah : that 's just what you want everybody to think -- summer newman , bad girl . summer : no , okay . no , i have not even been arrested for , like , two months . i am turning my life around right now . noah : good , good , then stop busting my chops about this party . let 's go . summer : ( sighs ) fine , under one condition . noah : i am not slipping booze into your diet soda . summer : no , it -- if the party gets to be a total drag , just send me an emergency text so i have an escape hatch . noah : ca n't fen do that for you ? summer : i do n't think fen would help me out . noah : are you guys fighting ? summer : why do n't you worry about your own love life ? noah : uh , because i do n't have one . summer : uh , maybe because you 're too hung up on that new york girl . okay , forget about her . just move on . noah : thanks for the advice . summer : mm - hmm . noah : go change . summer : no , seriously , though , noah , you should forget about her . she 's too much trouble . noah : ( sighs ) too much trouble . [ scene_break ] nikki : i think this is beautiful . thank you . ( doorbell rings ) nikki : oh . ( clears throat ) adam . um , it 's not really a good time for a visit . we 're having a little get - together tonight . adam : indeed , i know . nikki : you do ? adam : we were both invited . victor : well , hello . hello , chelsea . chelsea : hi . victor : how pretty you look . chelsea : ( chuckles ) thanks . victor : son , welcome . [ scene_break ] nick : you 're gon na look superhot in any of 'em . just pick one . avery : no , i need your help . nick : okay , i 'll tell you what , you try 'em on , and then i 'm gon na take 'em off you . avery : okay ... but i 'm not sure we 're gon na ever make it to this party . ( clears throat ) [ scene_break ] ( champagne cork pops ) nikki : ( clears throat ) you want to tell me what 's going on ? victor : sweetheart , we are hosting a wonderful cocktail party , okay ? waiting for the rest of the guests to arrive . nikki : no , no , no , no . there 's more than that . you 're up to something . i want to know what it is . victor : do n't you worry about a thing . there 's nothing i know that you do n't know , okay ? carmine : there you go , two glasses of the good stuff . chelsea : thank you . adam : thank you . i know you f - from abby , yes ? carmine : yes . adam : ah . well , why are you here ? carmine : well , i could n't swing an invite , but , uh , well , if i 'm not here , who 's gon na pour the hooch ? adam : who indeed , carmine ? carmine : ( laughs ) adam : who indeed ? thank you . chelsea : let 's go check out the view . want to ? adam : sure . chelsea : babe , where is everybody ? you do n't think we 're the only ones invited , do you ? adam : no . relax . just enjoy the good stuff . ( clears throat ) i 'm sure we 'll figure out what my father 's up to soon enough . ( doorbell rings ) victor : oh . nikki : well , that better not be another mystery guest . victor : mm . nikki : oh , victoria ! oh , i 'm so glad you made it . how are you feeling ? victoria : um , i 'm , you know . uh , mom , what are they doing here ? nikki : they were invited . victoria : i thought this was supposed to be a nice , quiet get - together . nikki : yes , i know . apparently , your father prefers fireworks . i 'm sorry . victoria : i know . victor : i 'm so glad you could make it . victoria : yeah , i 'll bet . victor : would you like some champagne ? victoria : i would like to talk to you . victor : well , we can talk , but first , let me get you some champagne , okay ? victoria : unbelievable that billy is n't welcome here , but he is ? nikki : no . i ca n't explain adam . does that mean that you wanted billy to come tonight ? victoria : no . nikki : so you have n't forgiven him ? victoria : well , he and dad make that really hard . every time i forgive them , they do something else to infuriate me . adam : no , thank you . victoria , nice to see you . i 'm sorry to have heard about your little `` trouble `` in miami . victoria : well , adam , the only thing that got me through the ordeal was the thought of seeing you again . adam : so touching , victoria . very touching . so where 's your hubby ? did you leave him in florida ? chelsea : uh , babe , will you get me some more champagne ? adam : sure . chelsea : thank you . it 's really a lovely apartment . victor : do you still have enough bottles here ? carmine : mm - hmm . victor : all right , thank you . adam : two more , please . carmine : sure thing , boss . victor : ahh . adam : so , it 's a great party . victor : yeah . glad you could make it . so let me ask you something . i understand the stock went up . was that jack 's doing or your doing ? adam : well , you know , it 's a team effort , dad . victor : oh , yeah ? team effort ? ( laughing ) how modest of you , adam . adam : yeah . victor : that is so modest of you . you know , i 'm stunned that jack can do any work at all , considering the amount of painkillers he 's taking . adam : not very subtle , dad . victor : what in the world would you mean by that , hmm ? [ scene_break ] avery : okay , okay . you know , wait . nick : no , do n't say it . avery : this is n't right . nick : avery , it 's the fourth one you 've tried on . avery : i know , but it 's not right . nick : well , there are no more dresses . avery : what about the first one that i tried on ? nick : oh , the one that i loved and you hated ? avery : i did n't hate it . i just thought it was a little frilly , and i do n't really do frilly . nick : it 's perfect . i mean , perfect . it -- perfect . avery : are you sure ? nick : avery , no one at the party is gon na be able to take their eyes off of you . avery : not even you ? nick : definitely not me . damn . look , there is nothing to be nervous about . avery : ( sighs ) nick : i 'll be right there with you the whole time . you know i got your back . avery : ( sighs ) okay , thank you . i feel much better , and we should go , because we 're going from fashionably late to distinctly unfashionable . nick : mm . wait a second . ( exhales slowly ) avery : what ? what 's wrong ? nick : i think i 'm getting nervous now . ( laughing ) avery : come on . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] noah : adriana , what is going on ? you sent me this package , then you do n't return my phone call . where are you ? i need to know that you 're safe . call me . summer : whoo . noah : hey . summer : are you ready for the weirdness of another newman party ? noah : ( laughs ) i can hardly wait . summer : ( sighs ) but one good thing is that neither of our moms will be there . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( sighs ) ( exhales sharply ) [ scene_break ] adam : so i thought you might be planning an ambush . i had myself all prepared for that . victor : huh . and instead ? adam : instead , i 'm bait . you 'll be using me to get under nicholas and victoria 's skin . you think if you shove it in their face that i 'll be stealing their legacy from them , that they might be motivated to fight for it , right ? victor : mm - hmm . you afraid you might lose ? nikki : nicholas , hi . nick : hey , mom . nikki : avery , come on in . avery : thank you . nick : avery , i 'll take your coat . avery : oh , thank you . nikki : hello , sweetheart . adam : and right on cue , look who 's here . nikki : ( clears throat ) nick : what is he doing here ? nikki : he was invited . play nice . nick : what is dad up to ? nikki : i do n't know . he claims , nothing . victoria : hello , nick . nick : hey , vick . victoria : avery , nice to see you . avery : and you . nikki : okay , so come on in . victor : well , there you all are . how you doing , my boy ? nick : i am ... curious . victor : you are curious . why , you 're curious about the place . this is very different from the ranch . i 'll show you around , but what a nice surprise to see you , avery . adam : the evening is full of surprises , is n't it , dad ? victor : yes , it is , indeed . victoria : oh , i need a fresh drink and some fresh air . victor : all right . adam : good talk , victoria . good talk . what about you , nicholas ? we gon na attempt to have a civil conversation tonight ? nick : nope . adam : that 's what i thought . nikki : ( sighs ) hey , the kids are here . let 's go say hi . victor : well , my goodness . summer : hi . chelsea : every time i see her , i just -- adam : hey . victor : nice to see you . adam : try not to let it get to you . victor : you were n't too bored to come to your parents ' -- grandparents ' housewarming . summer : no , i mean , noah and i were so excited to see your new place . victor : oh , really ? well , take a look . summer : this is so cool . ( laughs ) i mean , look at your view . this is so cool . [ scene_break ] lauren : switch . so do you think the problem between fen and summer is sex ? michael : well , he 's definitely in to her , and they are teenagers . lauren : and you had the conversation with him , right ? about being safe ? michael : ( sighs ) it 's no guarantee they will be . lauren : that 's true . well , you know , i have always trusted fen 's judgment . michael : yeah , well , hormones will do a real number on a kid , even one as good as fenmore . lauren : oh , maybe . just maybe now that he 's not seeing summer , he 'll go back to being his old self . michael : well , that will save us a fortune on doors . lauren : ( chuckles ) did you tell him we were leaving ? michael : he said , uh , do n't hurry back . lauren : that means we should . michael : mm - hmm . lauren : mm - hmm . ready ? michael : yes , mrs. baldwin . lauren : okay , here we go . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) fen : what 's up , summer ? summer : ( sighs ) where are you ? fen : home . summer : wait , i thought you said that you were coming to my grandparents ' party . fen : nope . is that all you wanted ? summer : fen , please do n't be like that . i really need a friend right now . fen : well , why do n't you call jamie ? summer : what ? fen : i 've got another call . uh , i 'll talk to you later . [ scene_break ] summer : fen -- ( sighs ) summer : uh , chelsea -- chelsea : please ... do n't . adam : summer ... you should just stay away . [ scene_break ] michael : no , no , no , no , no , it -- it needed to be done . yes , i will see you shortly . all right . thanks . lauren : and now will you admit that you put work in front of family ? michael : i am so sorry . i have to be there . we are shorthanded with heather gone . they want to arraign this guy tonight . lauren : on our anniversary . michael : i 'm sure he did n't know it was our anniversary when he assaulted those people . lauren : ( scoffs ) michael : look , i am so sorry . i am sorry . i 'm gon na make it up to you . i will -- a whole weekend . i 'm gon na -- i 'll toss away my phone . i 'll toss away my computer . it 'll just be you and me . lauren : i 'll believe it when i see it , baldwin . michael : happy anniversary , mrs. baldwin . lauren : mm - hmm . ah ! hey . ( sighs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] billy : hannah , i 'm back . ( chuckling ) all right , all right , all right . ( chuckles ) ( humming ) billy : ( whistles ) ( chuckles ) ( cracks knuckles ) ( imitates engine zooming ) [ scene_break ] victoria : hey , summer . are you okay ? summer : yeah , um , aunt vicki , i ca n't stay . victoria : why ? summer : um , just tell my dad and noah that i took a taxi home , okay ? nikki : well , that was michael on the phone . he had an emergency at work , so he and lauren can not make it tonight . victor : oh , well ... well , let me do something here . nikki : okay . victor : may i have all of your attention , please ? nikki and i would love to thank you for being so kind as to come here and help us christen this beautiful new penthouse . when the ranch burned down , i thought i would really miss it , but looking at all of you , i realize that was just a building . you are my home , all of you . now someone obviously thought that by destroying our house , they would destroy this family . nothing , no one , will destroy the newmans , so here 's to rebuilding our legacy . nick : cheers . nikki : hear , hear . ( glasses clink ) ( doorbell rings ) victor : excuse me . nikki : mm - hmm . noah : ( clears throat ) [ next_on ] man : you happen to know the whereabouts of noah newman ? kevin : who wants to know ? man : n.y.p.d . jack : i 'm in pain now , doctor . setting up an appointment is n't gon na do anything . sharon : hello , everyone . | victor and nikki prepare their condo for the party with their friends and family . michael and lauren prepare to attend the party as do nick and avery , who has reservations about attending . summer and noah discuss attending the party . sharon comes out of the kitchen with a drink and accidentally pours it out all over her blouse . sharon remembers her conversation with adam . victoria and billy discuss her attending the party without him . billy and victoria discuss the kidnapping and how she is dealing with it . chelsea confronts adam about not telling her about the party at victor 's and asks him if planned on taking someone else , preferably sharon . nick urges avery to go to the party with him despite her reluctance to attend . lauren lets fen know that they will not force him to attend the party , but ask him why he does n't want to go , and if it has something to do with summer . noah urges summer to attend the party with him . nikki sees through victor and wonders what he is up to . victor refuses to tell her anything . adam and chelsea arrive for the party much to nikki 's surprise . victoria agrees to go to the party alone . avery asks for nick 's help in picking out a dress . |
avery : [ panting ] [ sniffs ] nick : whoa ! avery : ooh ! i 'm so sor -- [ exhales deeply ] h - hi . nick : hey . avery : we -- we got to stop meeting like this . nick : yeah , sorry . did i , uh , step on your foot or anything ? avery : were you trying to ? nick : well , i guess if i 'd actually known it was you , maybe i would have stomped on your toes a little bit . avery : i 'm fine . what about you ? and i do n't mean crashing into each other . i mean , how are you , really ? nick : how am i really really ? avery : well , the last time i saw you was at the club when nikki told everyone -- nick : yeah , uh , let 's -- you know , we ca n't do that . avery : we ca n't do what ? nick : we ca n't pretend like its old times , avery . i ca n't lean on you . [ scene_break ] stitch : hey . you come from therapy ? dylan : you checking up on me ? stitch : part of my job description as friend . so , did you go ? dylan : yeah , i went . and , uh , given how messed up i am , i 'm surprised the guy did n't charge me triple . stitch : [ chuckles ] i did n't know they charged by the neuroses . bad session ? dylan : nope . session went fine . if i seem a little tense , i got some other things happening today . [ sighs ] stitch : your dna results ? dylan : anytime now ... i 'll now whether nikki 's my biological mother , or i can add my mother to the list of people who lied to me . [ scene_break ] cane : you okay ? lily : yeah . cane : so , when is dr. kershaw supposed to call to give you the rest of your test results ? lily : oh , i 'm not worried about that . you saw how optimistic he was at my checkup . cane : cancer - free . lily : yes . cane : i love saying those words . lily : me too . [ chuckles ] no , i was just checking an e - mail about , um , the games that we got for the twins . cane : oh , they 're not backordered , are they ? lily : no , no , no . they were shipped today , so ... cane : that 's good , 'cause you know how much i love going to toy stores on christmas eve and doing last - minute christmas shopping . lily : yes , well , it is closer than the north pole , so ... cane : so , um , when do you want to take the kids to see santa ? lily : um , i was thinking this weekend . cane : yeah , that works . lily : yeah . i have their outfits picked out and everything . one of my favorite things to do to take them to go see santa claus . cane : hey . we have a lot to be grateful for . okay . [ scene_break ] jill : oh , chloe . hi , sweetheart . chloe : hi . jill : oh . how are you doing ? i 've barely seen you at the house since thanksgiving . chloe : uh , yeah . i 've just been really busy with work . jill : have you been taking care of yourself ? 'cause i know how hard this year is gon na be getting through the holidays . chloe : i 'll manage . jill : you know , billy found a support group for grieving parents . maybe you could look into -- chloe : you know , that 's billy 's thing . it 's really not mine . and , jill , i know how to take care of myself , and i do n't need you or anyone else telling me how to do it . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] kevin : [ sighs ] paul : hi . kevin : i keep praying . paul : yeah , we all are . along with doing some very good investigative work . kevin : too bad we have nothing to show for it . paul : i know , kevin . i 'm as frustrated as you are . but we just have to keep reviewing everything we 've got . sometimes a tiny detail that you did n't notice before or a witness that waited to show up . sometimes that can make all the difference in the world . kevin : like with michael being released from prison , right ? you and chris found some new piece of evidence that opened the whole thing . i do n't know all the details , but if you ask me , he 's already paid more than he should have . paul : i 'm just looking for the truth . excuse me , will you ? nikki : hey , paul , it 's me . i - i 'm sorry i did n't get back to you sooner . i know you 're anxious to hear about what happened when i told my family about dylan . unfortunately , it did n't turn out as well as i had expected . frankly , i do n't know what i expected when you and i first started to look for my son , but this certainly was n't it . anyway , call me . [ scene_break ] nikki : victor , i 'm sorry . victor : you almost married paul williams , remember ? nikki : oh , that was years ago . victor : uh - huh . and yet he 's the man you went to to help you find a child you gave up for adoption years ago . nikki : i had my reasons . victor : you had your reasons to keep me in the dark and lean on him to help you find that child ? how the hell do you think i will trust you from now on ? [ scene_break ] connor : [ crying ] chelsea : he 's awake . adam : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] lily : i think i want to do the soup and salad . jill : ah , that sounds good to me , too . lily : yeah . cane : i 'm glad you could join us for lunch . jill : i 'm glad you invited me . cane : so , how are you doing ? jill : [ sighs ] it 's been a tough year . lily : yeah , very . jill : and some days are better than others , you know ? the house is so empty without katherine wandering around insulting me and delia begging to know when we 're gon na put up the christmas tree . as painful as that is for me , it 's got to be so much more painful for chloe and billy . cane : yeah , i hear billy 's hurting . jill : it just breaks my heart to watch him . and i try to reach out to him , but he wo n't let me help him . some things never change , huh ? cane : hmm . jill : but at least he took victoria 's advice and he found a professional support group . lily : if i were in his shoes , i would not be able to cope without the help of other people . jill : well , i just suggested that to chloe . you 'd have thought i slapped her . cane : poor chloe . lily : yeah , but , you know , she 's really busy with the fashion line , you know ? i think she 's just trying to get herself back to normal . jill : i think that 's a big mistake . i think these people who try to bury themselves in their work to get past the pain , i think it 's very , very rarely successful . cane : no , you just wind up paying for it later . jill : yeah . you can try to dodge grief , but sooner or later , it 's gon na catch up with you . [ scene_break ] chloe : [ deep voice ] guess who ? [ chuckles ] kevin : what are you doing here ? chloe : [ normal voice ] i came to invite you to dinner . kevin : tonight ? chloe : yeah . it 's my treat , as a thank - you for how awesome you 've been lately , showing me all the silly videos , making me laugh . i really needed it . kevin : well , you do n't owe me anything . i was just trying to get you to laugh , and i did . that 's my reward . chloe : shut up . when someone offers you a meal , you take it . kevin : [ chuckles ] okay . since you put it that way , where and when ? chloe : well , i 'm gon na have to call you . i 've got to run back to the office . i 'm handling a few things for chelsea , so i 'm not really sure when i 'm gon na be done . kevin : cool . i 'm glad to hear you 're working at the office instead of at chelsea 's . chloe : i 'm fine with being around connor . kevin , how many times do i have to say it ? god , i am so sick of everybody thinking that they know what 's best for me . i wish everyone would just stop judging me and just be supportive . [ scene_break ] paul : hey , nik . uh , i do n't know how i missed your call , but , uh , listen , i 'm -- i 'm sorry things did n't go as well with your family as you had hoped . but why do n't you give me a call back and , uh -- and we can meet , okay ? i 'm worried about you . [ scene_break ] [ cell phone chimes ] victor : you want to get that ? nikki : it 's fine . victor : i asked you point - blank if there were any other secrets . you said there were none . the only person who knew was katherine . nikki : victor , i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry if i misled you . victor : how long has paul williams known about this ? nikki : i only told him a couple of months ago when i decided to take this journey . victor : we could have undertaken this journey together . i have a slew of investigators that would have helped us find what you were looking for . nikki : well , you know , you 're probably right . i - i - i should have told you . but i just was n't ready to . i wanted more answers . and what would be the point of telling you something so painful if nothing was ever gon na come of it ? so i went to paul . he -- he knew the players . he was a part of the cult . he knew ian ward , and he had the resources to hunt down anything that might come up . victor : nikki , i 'm your husband ! nikki : exactly . paul does n't have any emotional attachment to this situation . he would have been able to focus on what was going on without dealing with any kind of sentiment . victor : you and he were involved once years ago , but he could n't be objective ! nikki : at first , i just thought it would involve a couple of phone calls , maybe a little internet search . i had no idea that paul would end up coming with me on this journey . victor : there 's this damn word `` journey `` again . nikki : well , yeah . so what ? what ? victor : i remember when you took that trip to chicago ostensibly to do some charity work . what you were really doing is , you 're pursuing the trail that would lead you to the child that you put up for adoption . so , the question is this -- did you go alone , or did paul williams come along ? nikki : oh , victor . [ scene_break ] kevin : i 'm not judging you , chloe . i 'm looking out for you , the way i always do . chloe : i know . i 'm sorry . i should n't have snapped at you like that . i -- [ sighs ] i ran into jill before , and she just gave me an earful of unwanted advice . sometimes i feel like everyone is just watching me and talking about me behind my back , thinking that i 'm not handling delia 's death in the right way . not like there 's such a thing . kevin : look , if anybody 's doing that , just ignore them . but honestly , i think the people who care about you are just trying to help . chloe : so , what ? now you 're defending jill ? kevin : delia was her granddaughter . she 's mourning , too . and whatever she said to you , maybe it had more to do with how she 's trying to cope . we 're all trying to figure out our way through this , you know ? chloe : i know . i guess i need to learn to be a little more patient and a little less hyper . kevin : if you 're making a list , can you add `` not hogging the sheets at night `` ? chloe : [ inhales sharply ] now , that is asking too much . all right , i got to run , but i 'll text you later about dinner . kevin : okay . good . take me somewhere nice . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] avery : look , i understand you do n't feel like you can talk to me the way you used to . nick : well , that 's mostly due to the fact that we broke up . avery : yes , i realize that . i just wish it was n't the case , but it is . nick : and if that dna test proves that dylan is , in fact , my mother 's son , it 's gon na get to a whole , new level of weird . but i guess that evens things out . avery : what do you mean ? nick : well , when you and i got together , we really hurt your sister badly . and now it looks like the real love of your life may turn out to be my brother , so ... you know , it 's kind of payback . [ scene_break ] dylan : which is worse ? nick newman for a brother or a cult leader for a father ? actually , that might explain a few things . stitch : like what ? dylan : [ sighs ] like my dad , terry . he was the best man i 've ever met , and i always wanted to be like him , but somehow i never quite measured up . stitch : you 're being a little hard on yourself , do n't you think ? dylan : am i , stitch ? we both know i have a dark side . stitch : you and everyone else . and i got to say , nikki -- i 've gotten to know her a little from helping treat her , and , to me , she seems like good people . dylan : yeah , or she was just using you to get information on me the way she did avery . and what 's up with her dropping the news that i 'm her long - lost child in the middle of a restaurant ? who the hell does that ? and i know everybody 's gon na tell me how great nikki newman is , but i definitely have some issues with the way she 's been handling things . [ scene_break ] nikki : yes , paul was with me in chicago . victor : so , one lie after the other . nikki : oh , my god . if you 're suggesting that something happened between the two of us when we were there , absolutely not ! victor : that 's not the point ! that 's not the point ! nikki : well , it might not be the point , but it 's the truth ! victor : the point is , it 's appalling how many parts of your life you have kept from me ! nikki : i -- victor : i 'm your husband , for heaven 's sake . i had to find out from jack abbott that you had m.s . ! you did n't tell me ! now i find out that you were looking for a child that you gave birth to years ago , gave up for adoption ! you did n't tell me ! now i find out that paul williams is involved in the search ! you did n't tell me ! nikki : i did n't want to worry you . that 's why i waited . victor : after all the years you and i have spent together , after all the obstacles , all the pain that we have overcome together , you know what hurts the most ? you do n't trust me , do you ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : oh ! connor : [ crying ] chelsea : connor decided to take a shorter nap than usual . no . i got you . adam : our son has an acute sense of timing . chelsea : i think we should talk about what just happened . adam : you 're gon na say it was a mistake ? chelsea : [ sighs ] we 've gotten past so much . we 're in such a good place now . i mean , way beyond what i thought possible when i first moved in here . we 've worked so hard , adam , to be okay again . i just do n't want to risk screwing that up . what if we got back together and things did n't work out ? that would be terrible for connor . adam : true . but what if things did work out ? and more to the point , would you want them to ? [ scene_break ] avery : you know that i 'm not a believer in karmic payback . nick : i 've heard you say that before , but i 've also heard you say something completely different . avery : okay , my feelings on the subject are fluid . let 's say that . nick : okay . avery : i think if you and dylan really are brothers , it 's more of a cruel twist of fate . and yes , i have given this a lot of thought , how this could happen . i mean , was i drawn to you both because of your similar qualities ? you 're both good , caring men who understand the importance of family . nick : sharon said something similar to that . avery : oh , well , if sharon and i agree on something , it must be true . nick : all right , avery . if dylan and i are so similar , how come we ca n't stand the sight of each other ? avery : because of the other thing you and dylan have in common -- the effects of nikki 's secret . [ scene_break ] stitch : so , uh ... what does avery think ? dylan : about nikki ? she keeps wanting to talk about it . stitch : you 're not ready . dylan : i shut avery down yesterday . stitch : well , that does n't sound good . dylan : she said she loved me . stitch : was this before or after you shut her down ? dylan : well , why does that matter ? stitch : so , you 've been waiting a long time to hear that from her , after all these years , then you throw up the mcavoy wall ? what is wrong with you , man ? dylan : there 's plenty of things wrong with me , but that 's not one of them . she said it after i made it clear that i did n't want to talk about nikki or the newmans anymore . stitch : you think maybe she said it to provoke you or get you to talk or maybe to calm you down ? dylan : no . she would n't do that . she would n't throw those words around like they do n't mean anything . she meant it . stitch : then no matter what else happens or what you hear from the lab or how this whole thing shakes out , hold onto that , mac . it 's a big deal . and that 'll be what gets you through this . [ scene_break ] nikki : victor , of course i trust you . i love you . i do n't ever want to hurt you . victor : baby , what are you afraid of ? that i would reject you or turn my back on you because of m.s . ? or because of your pregnancy years ago ? i would n't do that . when i met you , my love , you were dancing in a strip club . you told me all about your childhood , all about your abusive father -- all about that . that did n't make turn away from you , turn my back on you . nikki : [ crying ] oh , victor . victor : baby ... when we remarried , i vowed to you i would stay with you for the rest of my life . did you not believe me ? nikki : yes , i do believe you . victor : so ? nikki : this is all just more about me . it 's not about us . victor : [ sighs ] nikki : i wa -- i was so embarrassed when i ... told you that i got pregnant by that guy , and i was so guilty that i had to give my baby up . having to look at the sins of my past were so difficult . i just did n't want to tell you , of all people ... that i -- i 'd given up my own child . victor : you thought i 'd be very upset because ... my mother left me at an orphanage when i was 7 years old . is that it ? nikki : yes , of course ! i mean , it kills me to think about you as that sad , little boy waiting for her to come home , and she does n't come back for you . it kills me . [ sniffles ] victor : well , i 'm no longer that little boy , sweetheart . nikki : [ chuckles ] victor : some experience under my belt , some wisdom . nikki : [ sniffles ] victor : i 'll never turn my back on you , baby . just because you gave up a child for adoption -- i would n't do that . i would never do that . nikki : but , baby , i was wrong not to tell you . victor : [ sighs ] nikki : but how could i have asked for your forgiveness and understanding if i did n't know if i could ever forgive myself ? [ sniffles ] [ scene_break ] [ laughter ] cane : it is good to hear you laughing again . jill : oh , this is a lot more fun than what i was doing when you texted me , which was sitting home reading the newspaper from front to back . lily : oh , so this `` lady of leisure `` thing is n't all it 's cracked to be , huh ? jill : oh , it 's awful ! half the time , i do n't know what to do with myself . although , i was reading this blurb about the biotech division at newman- chancellor . do you remember how we estimated they 'd be operating at a loss for the first year ? cane : right , but there will be enormous revenue around the corner . jill : now , see , i think that you 're overvaluing that division . cane : i do n't think so . i think biotech will be the engine that drives newman- chancellor forward . that is why i acquired small companies , like bonaventure , before they start returning a profit . jill : bonaventure ? that little start - up in minneapolis ? cane : it might be a little start - up , but they 're doing great things in medical research , okay ? and unfortunately for us , victor acquired chancellor before it started showing revenue . lily : okay , okay , okay . it 's supposed to be a social visit . no business , please . thank you . cane : sorry . she 's right . i apologize . here we are laughing , having a good time . i have to ruin it by talking about business . jill : i just thought that your husband might have some insight , since he 's the ex - c.e.o . lily : insight ? into what ? cane : i do n't know , but if you ask me , i would say that jill is looking for a chink in victor newman 's armor . so , is that what you 're doing ? are you going after him ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : a part of me says yes , i 'd like to see where this could go , but i ca n't forget everything that we 've been through , adam . we would have to take things super slow . adam : i agree . super slow . [ doorbell rings ] adam : hi , chloe . chloe : hi . i just came to see chelsea . chelsea : hi . chloe : hi . adam : come on in . i 'm going to , uh ... attend to some things , super slowly . i 'll leave you two alone . chelsea : okay . see you later . adam : probably . i live here . [ smooches ] bye , peanut . [ door closes ] chloe : okay , what 's going on ? what did i just walk in on ? i mean , you guys were obviously fighting again . chelsea : uh , actually , um ... it was just the opposite . chloe : oh , my god . chelsea , what , are you out of your mind ? no , you ca n't do this . you can not get back together with adam . chelsea : chloe , i love you , but this is none of your business , so please stay out of it . chloe : [ scoffs ] oh , my god . how can i possibly stay out of it , huh ? i mean , you 're my best friend . i care about you . chelsea : i know you care , but the last time i took your advice about adam , i lied about my child 's paternity . and we all know how that turned out . people got hurt , including my son . chloe : i remember that , okay , and i 'm sorry , but i 'm not gon na stand here and smile and keep my mouth shut . i mean , do n't you remember why you left the guy in the first place ? chelsea : adam is done with newman and his father . chloe : so he says . chelsea : he means it , chloe . chloe : how many times has he walked away from victor , just to go running back to him later on ? chelsea : [ sighs ] things are different this time . adam has changed . chloe , i honestly believe that . having connor has changed him . chloe : i 'm sorry , but i just do n't buy it . all the times that you were so terrified to tell him that you were pregnant because he 's a control freak , and you know that he was going to keep connor away from you . that is who adam is , and you knew that . i mean , everything may seem really great right now , but eventually he 's just gon na revert back to type . chelsea : i get where you 're coming from . i do . i understand -- chloe : would you just please listen to me ? you deserve so much more , and so does connor . you are so lucky to have that little boy . you have to do everything that you can to protect him . chelsea : i will . i swear . i promise to keep my eyes open , okay ? chloe : i just really hope you mean it . chelsea : more importantly , what is going on with you ? what makes you drop by , hmm ? chloe : [ sighs ] um , yeah , i was talking to the people who are throwing the milan show , and they want to see the sketches , 'cause they want to blow them up into pictures and make them a part of the show . chelsea : oh . that 's a great idea . chloe : yeah , i think so , but i ca n't find them anywhere at the office . chelsea : i know they 're there . but i could n't begin to tell you where they are . uh , you know what ? i 'll just bundle up connor , and i 'll go over to the office and i 'll grab them for you , i guess . chloe : why do n't you just go and then i 'll just hang out here with him ? chelsea : you do n't mind ? chloe : of course not . chelsea : okay , i 'll be really fast . chloe : okay . chelsea : okay . i love you . thank you . i 'll be quick . promise . chloe : okay . chelsea : all right . chloe : [ chuckles ] hello . hey , looks like it 's just you and me , little buddy . [ connor squeaks ] chloe : aw . [ scene_break ] jill : this is less about taking something away from victor than about me getting back something that 's rightfully mine , okay ? this merger with newman is unacceptable , and it needs to be set right . cane : okay , but this merger with newman is legal and it 's done , and if you pursue it , you 'll find nothing but frustration . jill : you know what 's frustrating ? that that woman handed victor her company on a silver platter while leaving me nothing but a stupid music box . lily : if you really thought it was stupid , you would have thrown it away by now . cane : you 've already considerable time and effort trying to figure out why katherine gave it to you , so you must believe she did it for a higher purpose . otherwise , you would n't have bothered . [ scene_break ] victor : sure , now that you 've gone public with this , am i to assume that you 've forgiven yourself ? nikki : i 'm on my way . baby steps . i know katherine is the one that put me on this path . and in the beginning , i was pretty resistant to it , but now ... i 'm starting to see the wisdom in her advice . victor : well , katherine was a very wise woman . is she the one who put you up to asking paul williams to help you ? nikki : i did a lot of wrong things . i hope that you 'll find a way to forgive me . [ doorbell rings ] paul : hello , victor . i 'm here to see nikki . victor : it 's not a good time . paul : with all due respect , i 'd still like to see her . nikki : hi , paul . paul : hi . i got your message that breaking the news did n't go well . i tried to reach you , but when i did n't hear back , i got worried . nikki : victor and i were just talking about how you helped me find my son . paul : and that did n't go well ? victor , you should know that whenever nikki wondered how you would react to the news , i assured her that after the initial shock wore off , that you would understand , and that you would totally support her . [ scene_break ] nick : my mom thinks dylan is her son , and she wants him in her life , which is understandable . what concerns me is the guy 's attitude . avery : he 's upset , nick . the same as you are . nick : i 'm not real good at keeping a lid on things . look , i 'm just afraid the guy is gon na lash out and break my mother 's heart , and she does n't deserve that . avery : yes , dylan said that you made your feelings well known on the subject . nick : well , then , i 'm sure he also told you that he does n't want anything to do with the newmans . which will be very hard for my mom to accept . but , hey , in the long run , it might be better if he does keep his distance . avery : i 'm not surprised you 'd say that . nick : i 'm not surprised you 're not surprised . avery : okay , i ca n't help but think if this had come out years ago , things might have been so different . you know , maybe you and dylan could have been real brothers if i had n't been in the picture . dylan : but you are . so , we 'll never know . [ scene_break ] chloe : every time you look at me , i just see my little girl 's eyes . i miss her so much . i would give anything to hold her again . if i just had one more chance to keep her safe . mm . [ sighs ] [ tires squeal ] [ scene_break ] jill : higher purpose , my foot ! cane : oh , please . you went all the way to switzerland to see if you could find out more . jill : on the wildest goose chase the old bat could dream up for me . cane : in katherine 's will , it said it was her most valued and prized possession . jill : [ laughs ] lily : i think that once you understand why she felt that way , it 'll become yours , too . so , please , do not give up on figuring it out . jill : oh , you poor , deluded , naive , little babies . i 've already figured it out . the only reason she left me that music box was to drive me nuts for all eternity . well , it 's not gon na work . cane : [ sighs ] jill : i 'm done with it . cane : all right . jill : as a matter of fact , i 'm gon na go home right now and post a picture of that piece of trash online so i can sell it to the highest bidder . lily : no ! cane : jill , come on . jill : i am serious . i want it gone . thank you for lunch . and i love you both . lily : love you . cane : love you . lily : bye . cane : wow , she 's more upset by this than i thought . lily : yeah . [ cell phone rings ] lily : oh . dr. kershaw . hi . do you have my test results ? oh . okay . uh , i understand . thank you . bye . cane : what 'd he say ? lily : he wants to see me tomorrow . [ scene_break ] victor : i know you 're trying to help , okay ? but i really do n't appreciate you coming into my house and injecting yourself in what is obviously a private matter . paul : nikki is my friend . victor : but she 's my wife , paul . paul : you 're right . this is none of my business . but you should know that she is suffering , and that she needs the people that love her to support her instead of making matters worse than they already are . victor : paul , you 're suggesting that i ca n't handle my own affairs . i can . trust me . [ cell phone rings ] nikki : oh , it 's the genetics lab . they must have the dna results . hello ? [ scene_break ] avery : uh , maybe we should all get back to what we were doing . nick : yeah , that 's probably a good idea . [ cell phone rings ] dylan : it 's the lab . might be the paternity results . hello ? speaking . yeah , go ahead . nikki was right . [ scene_break ] adam : every morning when i wake up , this is the first thing that i think about . i hate myself for not checking . i hate myself for not coming forward , but who is gon na believe me if i come forward ? who 's gon na believe that i did n't know i hit anything and that i was n't running from anything , and it was just an awful , awful ... accident ? i am ... i 'm haunted by this . the people 's lives that i 've turned upside down . i 've caused so much -- so much pain . i ca n't be locked away from connor . if you 're out there and you can hear me and you ... i will find another way , delia . i promise . but i just ca n't let my son grow up without me . please understand . i can not lose my family . [ scene_break ] [ cell phone beeps ] chelsea : good news , chloe . i found the sketches . chloe ? [ next_on ] paul : nothing went on between nikki and me . christine : why did n't you just tell me ? nikki : maybe i did n't trust you enough . victor : what the hell are we doing in this marriage ? kevin : i can find her . i can find her . chelsea : i do n't know where my son is , kevin ! | nick and avery meet in the park but they both know that things will never be the same between them again . at the coffeehouse , dylan and stitch talk about what 's been going on in dylan 's life , finding out that nikki is his birth mother . at the penthouse , adam and chelsea kiss but when things begin to progress further , connor starts to cry . at the athletic club , cane and lily have breakfast while she awaits a call from the doctor 's office . lily sees chloe at the bar but soon looks away . jill comes in and hugs chloe . jill tells her about the support group that billy is going to , but chloe wants no part of it . at the police department , both paul and kevin are upset that they can not find delia 's killer . at home , nikki and victor have a confrontation over the fact that she confided in paul about dylan but had n't told him . victor asks her how can he trust her again . jill pours out her heart to cane and lily about how she is feeling over the death of delia . chloe surprises kevin at the police department and makes plans for later . paul calls nikki back but gets no reply . nikki apologizes to victor for misleading him all those years . nikki and victor argue over paul 's involvement and the fact that he accompanied her to chicago . chloe tells kevin about jill telling her about the support group . nick and avery discuss the fact that dylan may be his brother but that this could be payback . dylan lets stitch know how upset he is over nikki keeping this secret from him all these years . victor asks nikki if she trusts him . |
dominic : bar fight , huh ? phyllis : ( deep voice ) yeah , so what ? dominic : that 's all you 're in here for ? phyllis : this time . dominic : what about that jewelry store you knocked off ? phyllis : what about it ? dominic : did you carry a piece ? phyllis : yeah , i carried a piece . what do you think , i knocked it off with a knife ? phyllis : about ten years -- good lawyer , out in two . dominic : where ? phyllis : where what ? dominic : was the jewelry store . phyllis : chicago . why the hell does it matter where the jewelry store was ? dominic : where 'd you go to prison ? phyllis : walworth . dominic : really ? you run into a lifer there name of santini ? phyllis : all them cons look alike . i did my time and i left . why do n't we talk about what you done ? dominic : why do you care ? phyllis : because i 've been talking about myself too much . dominic : and you think i 'm a snitch . phyllis : yeah , you could be . dominic : i ain't . phyllis : well , then you prove it to me . you tell me about you , you tell me about that couple who wants to waste you . dominic : how about this ? i 'll tell it to you and i 'll tell it to somebody else at the same time . phyllis : why do you wan na do that ? dominic : hey , guard . guard , come here . officer : what ? dominic : is detective weber still in the building ? officer : yeah , i think so . why ? dominic : get him over here pronto . i got something i got ta tell him . [ scene_break ] daniel : okay , mom , look , wherever you are , this is n't funny , okay ? i really need to talk to you , so can you please call me as soon as you get this message ? good , you 're still here . kevin : no . i left and came back . daniel : well , have you seen my mom ? kevin : no . why , is she here ? daniel : no . i do n't know . i do n't know where she is . i ca n't get a hold of her , and i 'm really starting to freak out here . kevin : daniel , get a grip . have a seat and , i do n't know , breathe or something . daniel : i 'm just worried , okay ? kevin : well , where did you see her last ? daniel : at the hospital with damon , and i think she was about to go do something crazy . kevin : well , your mom 's an adult . you can tell her she 's making a mistake , but -- daniel : you do n't understand . i mean , i think she 's about to get herself in a whole lot of trouble that nobody 's gon na be able to get her out of . [ scene_break ] nick : hey , you 're home . sharon : oh . uh , i thought that you would have gone to bed . nick : nah , it 's not that late . i was just getting myself something to drink and i also have some work to do tonight . sharon : what about the kids ? nick : i put them to bed a little while ago . sharon : but were they okay ? i mean , they were n't upset or anything that i was n't here for them , were they ? nick : no , i think they realize their mom 's a big shot now and some nights she 's gon na have to work late . besides , they were happy to see my dad . sharon : oh , well , that 's good , right ? i mean , well , i would n't want them to miss me too much . nick : sounds like it 's the other way around . sharon : yeah , i do feel kind of bad that i was n't here tonight . nick : well , if you want a career , you ca n't have it both ways . you have to realize that . sharon : no , i know , i know . i just hope that they understand . nick : babe , relax . i was here to pick up the slack tonight . we 're a team , okay ? and we 're gon na be an even better team once you start working at newman enterprises . [ scene_break ] john : a fire ? i ca n't believe that . ashley : i know , daddy . the timing could n't have been worse . john : well , can we salvage anything ? ashley : it does n't look good . john : ashley , do you realize that that distribution center was gon na get us through the holidays and this could destroy us ? oh , my god . spend a lifetime building a company so that i can pass it on to my kids , and thanks to newman , my son ca n't even be a part of it , and now this . ashley , this could be the final nail in our coffin . [ scene_break ] gloria : there you are . michael : hello , gloria . gloria : you turncoat , you , pretending you wan na talk to john about estate planning . michael : who was pretending ? the man needs to be careful with his money . gloria : you mean now that he 's married to me . michael : you said it . gloria : that is insulting . i married him for love . michael : yes , for love of his bank account . gloria : oh , you are so jaded . john is kind , considerate -- michael : do n't forget generous . gloria : i know i do n't deserve a saint like him after all the mistakes i made , but we make each other happy . he positively lights up when i walk into the room . michael : yeah , i 'll just bet he does . and what about his children , do they light up every time they see their new step mommy ? gloria : well , who cares what they think ? michael : look , if jack or ashley even get a whiff that you 're after their father 's loot , we 'll just see how long you last over there . gloria : he 's not getting rid of me . i keep him very satisfied . michael : yeah , well , whatever . look , if this blows up in your face , it blows up in mine , too . gloria : michael , think about this . i am married to the founder of jabot cosmetics . you are part of the abbott family now thanks to me . it 's time you get off your high horse and work with me and not against me . [ scene_break ] daniel : still no answer . kevin : will you relax ? we 're talking about your mom . from what i 've seen , she can take care of herself . daniel : yeah , let 's hope so . so how did it go ? kevin : how 'd what go ? daniel : with mackenzie . did n't you talk to her ? kevin : uh , yeah , yeah , we talked . daniel : that 's the whole reason i left here , kevin , so you could talk me up a little to mac , tell her what a great guy i am . kevin : mm - hmm . yeah , i did that . daniel : and ? kevin : well , i did my best , but i could n't get through to her . daniel : what do you mean you could n't get through to her ? i mean , it 's not that hard . you 're older than she is , even . if you told her that i 'm way more mature than other guys my age , why would n't she believe you ? kevin : well , see , it was n't like that . daniel : okay , then what was it like ? kevin : she , um , she just had other stuff on her mind that she wanted to talk about . daniel : like what ? kevin : just stuff . well , it was kind of personal . daniel : what are you telling me here , that you guys sat here over coffee and discussed her personal life ? kevin : no . i mean , yeah , yeah . well , sort of , but not in the way you 're thinking . daniel : i do n't think you wan na know what i 'm thinking , dude . j.t . : you two think ? that 's a switch . kevin : we 're talking here . do you mind ? j.t . : i 'm looking for mac . have you seen her ? have you seen her ? hey , hey , not everybody at once , you know . just asked you a question . daniel : no , i have n't seen mac . j.t . : how about you , fisher ? have you seen her ? kevin : do i look like 411 ? j.t . : all right , i do n't like you , you do n't like me , that 's cool , but i need to find mac and it needs to be now . kevin : okay . [ scene_break ] mac : so it 's really over with arthur . there wo n't be a wedding . grandma , i 'm so sorry . kay : yes , i 'm sorry , too , mackenzie . i 'm certainly gon na miss the man , but i 'm gon na have to find a way to get on with my life without him . mac : well , hey , i guess it 's good that i 'm moving back here then . i can help you through this . kay : moving back ? mackenzie , no , darling . you 're going to college . i mean , you should be out having fun with your friends . you do n't need to baby - sit your grandmother . mac : oh , come on . you are much more important to me than any of that stuff . kay : oh , if you are worried that i 'm gon na start drinking again , please do n't . i have n't had the slightest craving for a double vodka martini , very dry , with the olives and pearl onions -- mac : grandma , it 's great that you can still have a sense of humor about all this stuff . kay : oh , well , it 's great that i have such a lovely and caring granddaughter like you . so reassuring to know that you will always be there for me if i need you . but for right now , you know what i want ? mac : hmm ? kay : i want you to move back into that apartment with your good friends . kay : darling , what is it ? mac : that 's just it . that 's not my home anymore . kay : not your home anymore ? mac : as of tonight , i do n't have a place to live . [ scene_break ] sharon : nick , i do n't wan na talk about working at newman tonight . i just have too much on my mind right now . nick : yeah , i know . you wan na focus on your presentation , and by all means , knock them dead . leave jabot on a good note . sharon : um , see , i 'm not so sure i should leave jabot . i mean , brad took on a huge risk hiring me , and i 'm not so sure that 's the right way to pay him back . nick : i 'm sure he 'll understand . he also works in a family - owned business . sharon : which raises another good point , nick . i mean , how 's it gon na look if you hire me now ? and not just for me , but for you . you 're brand new there as the c.e.o . , and i 'm not sure this is something that you should force through because people might not like it . nick : maybe you 're right . sharon : you see ? it 's just bad timing . nick : well , you have to admit it 'd be pretty cool , us working together , and i know newman enterprises was your first choice . sharon : yeah , but that was before i got the job at jabot , honey , and , you know , i kind of like doing something totally on my own because when i get my paycheck , i know that i really earned it . [ scene_break ] michael : you 're delusional . gloria : oh , really ? michael : yes . the moment john finds out who your sons are , he will have that marriage annulled and you wo n't see a dime . gloria : john would n't do that . marriage is a commitment for life . michael : which one of your ex - husbands told you that one ? gloria : oh , you are such a downer . if john does learn the truth about you boys ... michael : if ? you mean when . gloria : i will make him understand . michael : what are you gon na do ? are you gon na hold a gun to his head ? gloria : no . we have a great relationship . he really loves me . you know , this could make things even better for you . michael : oh , yeah , yeah . we could kevin a job at jabot -- chief financial officer . gloria : well , why not ? it could happen . michael : when pigs fly . gloria : must you be so negative all the time ? michael : listen to me , gloria . gloria : what ? michael : even if you convince john not to dump you because of all of the lies , the abbotts are n't about to invite kevin and me over for one of their grotesque family breakfasts . gloria : you never know . ca n't you just imagine the look on ashley 's face ? [ scene_break ] ashley : i feel like everything in my life is falling apart -- my marriage , jabot . john : ashley , you are not responsible for the fire . ashley : it happened on my watch , dad . john : oh , come on , honey . it was an accident . ashley : i never should have cut down the insurance coverage . john : blaming yourself is a waste of time right now . what we have to do is figure out how to keep jabot out of bankruptcy . ashley : i spoke to jack . john : well , if we ever needed his talent ... ashley : and you know what he said . john : yeah , his hands are tied . ashley : if he did help us , we 'd be in breach of our contract with victor . john : oh , at a time like this , we ca n't even think about that risk . newman -- newman would destroy us . i have no doubt about that . you know , if it was n't for that man , jack -- jack ca n't even help his family . you know , i have never hated him as i do right now . never ! ashley : well , jack 's moved on . john : yeah , i know . he told you about the offer . ashley : c.e.o . of chancellor industries . did he take it ? john : he 's leaning that way . ashley : how do you feel about that ? john : that 's a good question . a man like your brother should n't be sitting around idle , not with his talent . if he 's got ta work for somebody , i 'm glad it 's katherine . ashley : if not jack , i do n't know who to turn to . what do i do , dad ? how do i save this company ? [ scene_break ] officer : give it a rest , hughes . you 'll have plenty of time to talk to weber in the morning . dominic : look , i need to see him right now . you tell him i got new information about my case . he 'll see me . officer : yeah , right . phyllis : why do you wan na call a cop ? you 're crazy . dominic : that 's right , like a fox . now you 're pretty skinny for an ex - con . phyllis : i take care of myself . dominic : how much do you weigh ? phyllis : what does it freakin ' matter ? dominic : hey there , likes like you 're spoiling for a fight , little man . phyllis : i swear to you , if you hit me , you 're going down just like that guy at the bar . dominic : i got ta hand it to you , you had me going . that disguise , it 's a lot more creative than your doctor 's outfit . phyllis : you 're nuts , talking crazy . let go of me . dominic : you and porter , you and porter , ah , you thought you had me . you wait till weber gets here . might as well take off that little disguise right now 'cause your game 's over . phyllis : you 're a bastard . man : deck him , dude . phyllis : let go of me . dominic : forget about it . i do n't fight chicks . phyllis : let go of me . let go of me . [ scene_break ] daniel : we do n't know where mackenzie is . j.t . : look , fisher , i have some information for her , okay ? it 's really important , and i do n't know if you think you 're protecting her or what , but this is news that 's gon na make her really happy , and if i ca n't get it to her because you feel like being a big man , then that 's gon na be a problem . kevin : you know what ? you know what ? even if i knew , i would n't tell you . j.t . : see , that 's exactly the kind of asinine statement that makes me think you 're lying to me . kevin : think what you want . j.t . : then you do n't know . daniel : is n't that what he just said ? kevin : hey , hey , hey , i can handle this guy . i 'm not telling you a damn thing . j.t . : fine , do n't tell me . i 'm sure as hell not wasting any more time here with fish and sea bass . kevin : good one . [ scene_break ] kay : darling , i do n't understand . you 've been evicted . mac : no . it 's j.t . i just ca n't stand living with him anymore . kay : mm - hmm . mac : and i do n't even know why i 'm so upset about this or surprised . people have always warned me about what a jerk he is . i just -- i guess i was stupid . i thought we were friends , but friends do not act that way toward each other . kay : well , why do n't you tell me what he has done that has you feeling this way ? mac : i thought he changed , but he has n't . he 's still the same selfish guy that i met years ago , bringing his one - night stands back to the loft , not that it 's any of my business , but still . kay : well , that certainly is n't too unusual for a college boy , is it ? mac : you wan na know the worst thing ? he wants to let brittany and bobby marsino move in with us even though i hate the idea . he ca n't seem to wrap his mind around why i would n't wan na live with a guy that owns a strip club . kay : now if that is your main concern for wanting to move out , it is moot . mac : why ? kay : well , bobby and his wife are staying at the ranch at nikki 's invitation . the only reason i know , i happened to be there when they arrived with all their suitcases . mac : oh . kay : so while i can really understand your concern about not wanting -- mac : but , see , grandma that still does n't change the way he treated me , like i did n't have a say , like my feelings do n't even matter . but whatever brittany wants will always come first ... and the way that he just lets her walk all over him is pathetic . he 's insensitive , and i do n't want any part of it . now do you see why i do n't wan na go back there ? kay : uh , mackenzie , are you sure that 's all it is ? mac : what do you mean ? kay : well , perhaps there 's a reason for you being angry . you might have some feelings for this young man yourself . mac : feelings ? kay : hmm ? mac : no . kay : no ? mac : no way . we 're friends , grandma , except not even if he 's gon na act like this . kay : well , just know this is your home , it always will be and you can stay as long as you like . you 're always welcome , you know that . mac : thanks . kay : would you like some tea ? mac : no , no , i 'm fine . kay : well , then , i think i 'll retire , and if there 's anything you want , just knock . mac : grandma , i feel so dumb . you 're going through so much , and i 'm just blabbing on about all my little problems . kay : no , please , if they cause you pain , they 're certainly not little . i know . oh , how about a hug for grandmother ? oh , i love you . i love you so much . [ scene_break ] john : now , ashley , listen to me . i do n't know exactly what we 're going to do , but we will figure this out and we will survive . ashley : well , i hope you 're -- abby : mommy ? ashley : yeah . why are you awake , honey ? ashley : i woke up . ashley : yeah , what happened ? abby : i feel strange being in a different bed . ashley : oh , you 've been here before . abby : can you read me a story so i can fall asleep ? ashley : of course i will . john : hey , you know , abby , baby , this is granddaddy 's home , mommy 's home and your home . abby : what about daddy ? we live in our home . ashley : well , you know what ? you 're really lucky 'cause you have two homes . john : yeah , and you know , when you are all grown up , this will always be your home , and i promise to always make you comfortable here . is that a deal ? good . i love you , honey . abby : i love you , too , grandpa . ashley : okay , let 's get you tucked in . i 'm gon na read you a nice story . [ scene_break ] gloria : you should be very happy for me . i 've married a very successful man . now you wo n't get stuck taking care of me in my old age . michael : what makes you think i would have ? gloria : because in spite of everything , you 've always come through for me . now you wo n't have to . michael : one down , one to go . gloria : well ... michael : oh , i have an idea . gloria : what ? michael : we can marry kevin off to john 's granddaughter colleen , the young lady he tried to incinerate . gloria : michael , that is not funny . living with the abbotts , i 've seen just how good people with money have it . you and kevin could benefit if you play your cards right . michael : i do n't want your money , such that it is . i do n't want john 's money . i just wan na get back to work so i 'm not here all night . gloria : fine , but maybe one day you wo n't have to work so hard . just do n't pull any more funny stuff with john , okay ? michael : next time i 'll call before i come over . gloria : michael ... michael : fine , i promise . gloria : thank you . ciao , baby . i 'm off . michael : ciao , baby . [ scene_break ] dominic : you 're a real piece of work , redhead . phyllis : ( normal voice ) get your hands off me . ah ! man : he 's a chick ! hank : why is this woman here ? officer : i thought she was a man , i swear . she was brought in d.u.i . , drunk as a skunk . hank : you mind telling me what the hell you 're doing here , ms. abbott ? phyllis : i 'm trying to do your job , detective . hank : meaning this is some sort of crazy stunt you cooked up to get closer to hughes . dominic : she was trying to entrap me . she attacked me , detective . all i was doing was trying to defend myself . phyllis : no , an innocent man does n't have to worry about being entrapped . you hear that ? hank : was she frisked ? officer : no , sir . i had no idea , and she was acting so drunk . hank : turn around , ms. abbott . phyllis : what ? hank : ms. abbott . phyllis : what ? hank : the recorder . phyllis : what recorder ? dominic : ai n't nothing on it that 's gon na hurt me , just this chick rambling on about her phony jobs that she pulled . hank : you just get yourself in deeper and deeper . take her to the ladies ' cell and lock her up . phyllis : unh - unh , no , no . hank : i 'm charging her with obstruction of justice . phyllis : oh , yeah , right . hank : and get that madness off her face . [ scene_break ] nick : look , baby , jabot 's a great company , but you know the kind of shape they 're in . this job could be a dead end for you before you know it . sharon : look , nick , i 'm not interested in climbing the corporate ladder or anything . i 'm happy doing what i 'm doing , and i 'm not sure i want anything more . nick : okay , all right . well , how 's it gon na make you feel when that company goes down in flames ? 'cause it 's gon na happen . sharon : well , if that happens , if , then i will just feel like i gave it my best shot . nick : i 'm just trying to save you the heartache of going through it . sharon : well , do n't . please , nick , okay ? i like doing this on my own , and you know what that feels like , right ? nick : yes , i do , that 's why i opened the coffeehouse , but , sharon , newman enterprises is very important to me . sharon : and you do n't want me working for the competition . nick : this family is finally starting to pull together , and that means everyone should be working for the same team , and that means you . sharon : nick , are you asking me to come to work at newman , or are you ordering me ? [ scene_break ] mac : you 're right , grandma . i do have feelings for him . there was a time when he had feelings for me , too . [ mac remembering ] j.t . : there you are . mac : what , have you been looking for me ? j.t . : yeah . i wanted to give you this . mac : a cd . j.t . : it 's just something for you to listen to on your flight . mac : i love this band . j.t . : yeah , you mentioned that the other day . mac : and you remembered ? and then you went out and got it for me ? that is so sweet . j.t . : yeah , yeah , that 's me , all right , mr. sweetness . mac : oh , this is awesome . j.t . : have a good trip , okay ? mac : i will . [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) j.t . : i had a hunch you 'd be here . can i come in ? come on , mac , its cold out here . mac : what are you doing here , j.t . ? did n't you diss me enough back at the loft ? j.t . : yeah , see , that 's what i do n't understand . why are you -- why did you get so upset about that ? i mean , it 's almost like , i do n't know , like you had some weird jealousy thing going on . mac , does seeing brittany with bobby make you think of , like , you and billy ? mac : that 's the last thing it reminds me of . like you said , you do n't understand . j.t . : well , anyway , it does n't matter . i got great news for you . brittany called me , and she was saying that -- mac : she said that she and bobby are moving in with the newman 's ? j.t . : yeah . how did you know that ? mac : my grandma told me . she 's friends with nikki . j.t . : well , whatever . problem solved . it 's back to just being the two of us , all right ? so why do n't you grab your stuff ? we 'll head home . if we 're lucky , we can catch letterman 's monologue . mac : see , that 's the thing . i do n't know if i 'm ready to go back there . [ scene_break ] gloria : oh ... oh ! what a beautiful night . there 's a million stars in the sky . maybe if you feel like it , we could take a drive . oh , wait till you see the gorgeous cashmere sweater i bought at fenmore 's today . oh ... john , sweetheart , is something wrong ? john : yeah . gloria : what ? john : i 'm worried about jabot . we had a fire in one of our distribution centers . gloria : well , so you rebuild . john : i wish . we were under - insured , and it could have some dire financial consequences . the company could go bankrupt . gloria : what ? so what does that mean ? will we be okay ? john : oh , yes . i 've always taken care of myself and my family with my investments . you do n't have to worry . gloria : well , i 'm not worried about me . i just know how much jabot means to you , my darling . is there a chance that everything could turn out all right if we all think positive thoughts , hmm ? john : unfortunately , this is a problem that ca n't be solved by a chipper attitude . it 's a lot more serious than that . [ scene_break ] gloria : you must really be hurting . john : this is really bad . gloria : you might think i sound like a corny self - help book , but i 've learned that the best way to get through difficult times is to count your blessings . john : like what , canceled orders and burned out inventory ? please . gloria : john abbott , you have so much to be grateful for . you have a wonderful family , a gorgeous home and a new wife who 's crazy about you . even if the worst happens , you 're still better off than 99 % of the world . john : you are something , you know that ? thank you . i needed to hear that . you know , i 'm really glad i 've got you in my life , boy , especially right now . [ scene_break ] kevin : feeling any better , sea bass ? about your mom , i mean . daniel : way to change the subject . kevin : i did n't know there was one . daniel : uh , yeah , there is , and her name 's mackenzie . so were you just faking out j.t . ? kevin : man , that guy 's so obnoxious -- just assumes i was lying . daniel : were you ? kevin : man , he is such a pain . no wonder mac is so upset with him . daniel : wait a minute . she told you that ? kevin : yeah , get this . she is so ticked off at the guy , she 's moving out of their apartment . that 's good news for you , right ? daniel : how do you mean ? kevin : well , if she hates j.t . , then he is n't a threat to you . daniel : oh , yeah . you know what ? think again . look , the opposite of love is n't hate . it 's indifference . did j.t . seem indifferent just now ? kevin : no . daniel : and mac was hardly indifferent earlier , right ? kevin : look , if you 're talking about that whole thin line between love and hate theory -- daniel : it 's not a theory , kev . trust me . i mean , people do n't get that riled up unless they have , like , strong , passionate feelings . it almost sounds like a lover 's spat or something . kevin : you know , i 'm pretty sure they 're just friends , daniel . daniel : yeah , for now , but they live together . i mean , it 's only a matter of time until ... i do n't know . unless we could , like , just come up with some kind of creative way just to get him out of the picture altogether . kevin : we ? unh - unh . no way . count me out . i 'm still sweating the last time you got creative . daniel : yeah , but i did that for you , remember ? kevin : look , just be careful , all right ? do n't screw up . i mean , you came in here all freaked out about your mom getting herself into trouble , and here you are thinking about doing the same thing . daniel : look , it does n't have to be anything crazy or illegal . i just want to make something happen with mac , and you 're gon na help me because you still owe me . kevin : wait a minute . i just -- daniel : i 'm counting on you , kevin . do n't you dare think about letting me down ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : not ready ? mac : yeah , that 's what i said . j.t . : yeah , but why , mac ? no one 's even gon na be there . mac : so now that brittany 's gone , i can come back ? j.t . : yeah , exactly . mac : see , to me , letting her move back in was a favor . but to you , it was a dream come true , living with the woman that you love again . j.t . : brittany is married , all right ? mac : that does n't seem to have changed your feelings . j.t . : yeah , it did . look , brittany made a choice , all right ? i 'm not sitting around pining away for her . i got better things to do . ask robin . mac : you 're in such denial . j.t . : no , see , that 's what all you girls say when a guy does n't say what you wan na hear . mac : and in your case , that 's never . j.t . : so you 're really not coming home with me . mac : i think i 'm gon na stay here tonight , maybe for good . j.t . : well , all right . fine , whatever you wan na do . [ scene_break ] nick : babe , i 'm not ordering you to do anything . i would n't do that . you know that . i 'm just trying to figure out why you 're so against this idea . why do n't you want to work with me ? sharon : sweetheart , of course i do . i want to work with you . it 's just that the timing is all wrong right now . you know that as well as i do . nick : well , i think we could make it work if we wanted it bad enough . sharon : okay , well , i guess we 're just gon na have to agree to disagree on that one , because i 'm not ready to jump ship yet . nick : well , i ca n't say i 'm happy about this . we 're supposed to be a team . sharon : we are a team , no matter where i work . sharon : well , i guess i better just go to bed . see you in the morning . nick : good night . [ scene_break ] gloria : you know what ? john : what ? gloria : i have a feeling that jabot will survive . john : oh , goodness , goodness . well , let 's hope you 're right . gloria : and i will do whatever i can to help . john : well , just being here with me , you 've already helped . gloria : if you wan na talk your ideas through , i 'll always listen . and if ashley needs help , well , i 'd love to baby - sit that adorable little grandchild of yours . ashley may not think i 'm an abbott , but i 'd like to think i am . john : oh , you are definitely an abbott . gloria : well , then that means that jabot is my family business , too , and i want it to thrive just as much as the rest of you do . john : oh , goodness . come here . gloria : what ? john : you know something ? i am so glad i married you . i was sitting here feeling so defeated , and now i 'm beginning to feel like i can conquer the world . because you know what , my lovely ? gloria : hmm ? john : i got me a company to save . gloria : my handsome husband can accomplish anything he sets his mind to . and nothing is gon na happen to jabot ... not if i have anything to say about it . john : how i love you . gloria : i love you . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i want you to call christine blair right now . she 's my lawyer . she 's gon na get me outta here . hank : i do n't think so , ms. abbott . i 'm formally charging you with the attempted murder of dominic hughes . dominic : ' bout damn time . hank : shut up , hughes ! phyllis : you listen to me , you wan na do that ? because last time you tried to hang an attempted murder charge on me , you ended up looking like a moron . hank : yeah , well , second time 's the charm . phyllis : detective , you have less evidence this time , just the words of a convicted child killer . hank : and the fact that you went to georgia to lure hughes to genoa city . whether or not by damon porter 's request , we 're still trying to determine . phyllis : wh -- i 'm not -- i 'm not going . hank : go ahead . go ahead . take her outta here . phyllis : no , no . hank : yes . officer : let 's go , ma'am . phyllis : you know what ? in a couple of more seconds , you woulda spilled the beans . hank : that 's enough , ms. abbott . that 's enough . dominic : sayonara . [ next_on ] nick : i think i 'm doing what 's best for this company . neil : i wonder what your father would say about that . michael : do you have any idea what you 're charged with ? daniel : my mom got arrested last night . | sharon refused to quit her job at jabot , though nick insisted family loyalty to ne was more important . gloria demanded michael keep quiet about their true connection . ashley told john about the fire at the distribution company . john lamented losing the company , and jack , and blamed victor for all his problems . ash helped abby adjust to having two homes now . gloria managed to say all the right things to make john feel better about his losses . jt was annoyed when daniel and kevin refused to tell him where to find mac . daniel wondered if mac and jt had feelings for each other , and insisted kevin help him find a way to eliminate jt . mac asked to move back in with kay , who openly suggested she was running from her feelings for jt . mac reflected on past romantic moments with jt , then refused his request that she move back to the loft with him , opting instead to spend a unspecified amount of time with kay . dominic exposed phyllis to dt . weber in prison . weber immediately charged phyllis with the attempted murder of dominic , then had her hauled off to a women 's cell . |
sheila : the gall of them , to break into my room like this ! did they really think i would n't catch them ? and this -- they saw this , of course . they had to see this . they had to ! damn it . scott 's name in jennifer mitchell 's appointment book . sheila : you 're getting too close , paul williams . sheila : i think there 's a way i can throw you off the trail . [ scene_break ] scott : well , come on , open it . lauren : okay . it 's so beautifully wrapped . scott : thanks . lauren : `` one stolen heart , `` by scott grainger . oh ! i ca n't believe i 'm holding your actual book ! scott : well , it 's the first part of the manuscript , anyway . lauren : oh , honey , this is the best gift you ever could have given me . scott : well , listen , now it 's just a draft . it 's nowhere near finished . so do n't expect this masterpiece or anything like that . lauren : you know i 'm gon na love everything you write . and if it was n't good , you would n't have gotten a publishing deal , right ? scott : that 's true . lauren : what time is it ? ooh ! i think i 've got enough time for the first couple of chapters . scott : whoa , whoa , whoa . no , you do n't . come on , give it back . lauren : oh , no . you ca n't expect me not to read this now . scott : mom , look , you do n't have time right now . lauren : i will make time . scott : yeah , you 'll make time , and you 'll start reading it and get all engrossed , and then poor michael will be left up at the altar all alone . lauren : oh . you 're right . that would n't be good . all right , well , the minute i get on the plane to miami then , okay . ( cell phone rings ) scott : all right . hang on a second . excuse me . ( whispers ) its brenda . ( normal voice ) hey . brenda , how 's toronto going ? sheila : it 's great to be back . scott : yeah , well , you actually have perfect timing , because i 'm right here with my mom . lauren : tell her i want to talk to her . scott : listen , brenda , i know you 're shy and all that , but she 'd really like to say hello . lauren : yeah , she ca n't refuse a bride on her wedding day . scott : you hear that ? sheila : why does she want to speak to me ? scott : i think she wants to say thank you . sheila : what for ? scott : well , i just gave her her wedding present -- the first ten chapters of our novel . [ scene_break ] jack : this is all getting pretty weird , paul -- wigs , disguises , accents . it 's like some kind of spy novel . paul : well , something tells me that jennifer , or whatever her real name is , does n't work for the c.i.a . jack : what the hell is she up to , though ? is she helping tom with whatever he 's planning ? paul : well , i think it 's pretty likely . just that every answer we get just leads to another question . [ scene_break ] michael : you 're here to wish me well ? what a laugh . kevin : if you mean it , then you 'll leave now . tom : you could at least hear what i came to say since you 're about to get away with framing me . besides , this may be the last time we ever speak . michael : oh , god , let 's hope so . tom : kevin , if you would n't mind ? kevin : forget it . i 'm not going anywhere . michael : kevin , look , its okay . why do n't you go change into your tux ? i 'll take care of this . kevin : all right . i want him out of here a.s.a.p . tom : i 'll tell you , i never thought it would turn out like this . you and that rich woman you 're about to marry are probably gon na be buying some big ol ' mansion . and me , i 'll be up at walworth sharing a cell with some lifer doing time for murder . say , maybe you could give me a few tips on how to survive in a place like that . michael : i 'm sorry . i 'm not buying any of this , not for a second . tom : what do you mean ? michael : you 're way too calm . you 're way too , uh , casual about this . where 's that explosive rage we all know and love ? it 's obvious you 're up to something . why do n't you do yourself a favor and let me know what it is ? [ scene_break ] nikki : well , i 'm glad we came here before the wedding . nice to have a little peace and quiet before all that fuss . been a long time since genoa city 's had a big , splashy wedding . victor : you know how much i enjoy going to weddings . nikki : mm - hmm . victor : but i love being with you . i 'm sure you 'll enjoy it . nikki : yes , and i 'm not the only one . victor : what do you mean , you are n't the only one ? nikki : i 'm sure victoria 's all revved up about this being her first public date with brad . victor : victoria 's coming with brad carlton ? nikki : like it or not , my darling , those two are becoming more serious . victor : oh , for heaven 's sake . what is she thinking , bringing brad carlton to this wedding ? [ scene_break ] nick : okay , what 's so important you had connie chase me down to the parking lot to keep me from leaving ? victoria : i 'm in a bit of a bind . nick : okay . what 's up ? victoria : drucilla needs to come back from st. louis early . there 's been a family emergency . she 's flying in tonight , and she 's worried that sharon might not be able to handle the rest of the appearances alone . nick : i agree . i have a lot of faith in sharon , but she needs someone with her , especially since she 's just starting out . victoria : oh , good . i 'm glad you feel that way . the jet should be back within the hour , which means by 8 , wally should be refueled and ready to take off again . will that be enough time for you to pack and make sure that noah 's squared away with miguel ? nick : ( chuckles ) you do n't think you 're shipping me to st. louis , do you ? victoria : shipping you to -- no , i figured you 'd want to go . nick : i should n't be the one to go , and we both know why . [ scene_break ] paul : you know , jack , i keep coming back to that day planner . why would jennifer have so many meetings scheduled with scott ? i mean , i did n't even realize they knew each other . jack : obviously , we 're gon na have to talk to scott . phyllis : hey ! what are you two doing with your heads together ? paul : hi . phyllis : hi . am i interrupting ? jack : as a matter of fact -- phyllis : okay , well , i 'll make this short and sweet . are we going to the wedding together or not ? jack : you 're the one who said -- phyllis : that was then . jack : i ca n't think about this right now , okay ? phyllis : okay . obviously , what you 're talking about is more important than me . jack : phyllis -- phyllis : right ? well , now i 'm curious . what 's going on between the two of you ? [ scene_break ] victor : thank you . what in the world has gotten into our daughter , to flaunt her interoffice romance with brad carlton in public ? he 's a married man . nikki : well , he 's in the process of getting a divorce . victor : he is n't divorced yet . you and i know that the press will have a field day with this . nikki : he certainly is not my choice for her , and i have told her that many times . victor : well , let us change her mind and have her come with us . nikki : yeah , that suggestion will go over real big . victor : i 'm going to make it anyway . nikki : victor , does the word `` backfire `` mean anything to you ? victor : sweetheart , i do n't give a damn , okay ? let me talk to her . i 'll be back to pick you up . [ scene_break ] john : hello there , my beauty . ashley : hi . well , you 're looking very casual for a wedding . john : well , i was on my way home , and i thought i 'd give you a lift . ashley : oh , i 've got some work to finish up . i thought i 'd pick up abby a little later and head out to the wedding in that limousine you rented . john : ( sighs ) ashley : what ? john : ashley , i would rather you two did n't go there alone . ashley : why ? john : do i have to spell it out for you ? ashley : look , i understand that you 're concerned , but we 'll be perfectly safe , i promise . john : not as long as fisher is out walking around and free to terrorize you whenever he chooses . ashley : no , pursuing is not the same as terrorizing . john : ashley , the man is obsessed with you , and you have to take precautions . ashley : okay . i promise i will . i wo n't walk in any dark alleys until he 's back in jail , okay ? john : that 's supposed to be funny ? ashley : daddy . john : no , really , you 're being very blasé about this , you know ? and the more i think about it , maybe you should just stay home and skip this wedding . [ scene_break ] sheila : you gave your mother our book ? scott : i guess i should have asked you first , but since you changed your mind about having it published , i thought it 'd be okay . sheila : no . no , that 's fine . you know , i got ta tell you , though , i did n't just call to chat . i need a favor from you . scott : sure . what is it ? sheila : well , i ... i feel awful about this , but when i got home , i realized that i left that beautiful leather day planner that you gave me in the motel . do you think you could go by and pick it up , please ? scott : does it matter if it 's tomorrow ? sheila : no , that would be fine . scott : okay . do you want me to send it to you ? sheila : no . you know what ? just bring it with you when you come back to toronto . scott : okay . i 'll take care of it first thing . i 'll give you a call when i have it in hand . will i be able to get in touch with you in the morning ? sheila : sure . sure . but listen , i have to go right now . tell your mother i send her my best wishes . scott : will do . you take care . sheila : yeah , you , too . scott : okay . bye . lauren : so she still wo n't talk to me , huh ? scott : she had to run . lauren : well , i 'm sure i 'll meet your mystery partner one of these days . [ scene_break ] tom : oh , i 'm not up to anything , mike . just want to give you a little you know , fatherly advice before the wedding . michael : `` fatherly advice `` ? tom : believe me , if somebody had told me what i 'm about to tell you , i 'd be a lot better off . michael : okay . this is got ta hear . tom : call off the wedding , mike . do n't go through with it . if you think you and lauren are gon na live happily ever after , you 'd better think again . [ scene_break ] brad : fancy seeing you here . nikki : yeah . brad : must be on your way to the wedding . you look absolutely beautiful . `` why , thank you , brad . please have a seat . join me . you know , you do n't look half bad yourself . `` nikki : brad , i did n't call you over here to trade compliments . i 'm worried about victoria . brad : what 's the problem ? nikki : you are . brad : how 'd i know ? nikki : you 're making her life very complicated . let me tell you , you better be worth it . [ scene_break ] victoria : i do n't get this at all . why would n't you want to be with your wife ? nick : because i 'm not an expert on beauty of nature . this is your baby ... victoria : ( sighs ) nick : and carlton 's . victoria : we need a high - level exec there , nicholas . nick : why ? victoria : there 's a meeting with the head of robertson 's department store . that 's where sharon is doing her final appearance . robertson 's is huge in the midwest , and we 're trying to cement their commitment to the line . need i say more ? nick : well , you get points for nerve , that 's for sure . victoria : meaning ? nick : you almost sound like you believe what you 're saying , even though we both know you 're being totally self - serving . victoria : where do you get off talking to me like this ? nick : victoria , give me a break . you do n't want to send brad because he 's your date to the wedding . so much for not letting your personal life get in the way of business . nick : hey , dad . victor : i wanted to discuss something similar with you , but i do have a feeling i 've walked in on something far more interesting than that . [ scene_break ] brad : i think i know where this is going . nikki : do you ? brad : you and victor keep harping on all the reasons you 're not comfortable with my dating victoria . frankly , nikki , i 'm sick of it . nikki : does n't it disturb you that everybody close to her feels the same way ? brad : i ca n't control how you or anyone else feels , can i ? nikki : well , i suppose if you are being sincere , if what the two of you have is real , that will become apparent at some point . but if you 're not serious about her , i expect you to do the right thing . brad : which is ? nikki : end it , brad . now . [ scene_break ] paul : no , scott , i am aware of that , but it 's urgent that we talk right away . jack : would you please just stop with this ? phyllis : jack . jack : i ca n't talk about it . i said that , and i meant it . phyllis : i do n't believe this . we used to be able to talk about everything . jack : look , i 'll pick you up in an hour , give or take . if i 'm a little bit late , i 'll call . phyllis : no , no , no . forget it . i 'll just see you at the wedding or wherever ... i 'll see you . jack : do n't forget you made me a promise . phyllis : what promise was that ? jack : you 'd save a dance for me . phyllis : oh ! yeah , yeah . i think i can swing that . [ scene_break ] brad : so what is it you want from me , nikki -- a vow written in blood that your daughter and i will live happily ever after ? because i ca n't guarantee that . nikki : that might be a nice goal to have , though , would n't it ? brad : a totally blissful , untroubled relationship ... just like the one you and victor have always had . nikki : touché . brad : i 'm just trying to get you to appreciate how preposterous this is . victoria and i are barely out of the gate . hell , we have n't even gone on one official date yet , and you 're demanding that i lay out our entire future together . victoria 's a grown woman . frankly , i ca n't get all worked up about getting mommy and daddy 's permission . your daughter can take care of herself , nikki . i hope one day soon you and victor will realize that . i 'll see you at the wedding . [ scene_break ] ashley : look , i realize you 're just being protective , but i 'm not going to skip this wedding . john : no , ashley , listen -- ashley : if i 'm in danger , that means gloria 's in danger , too . are you gon na make her stay home ? john : she would n't speak to me again if i told her that . ashley : that 's right . this event is her baby oh , by the way , she actually arranged for abby to be the flower girl . is n't that cute ? john : oh , that 's wonderful . when did that happen ? ashley : it happened this morning . dad , she 's really excited about it , and i do think it 's wonderful . obviously , you do n't . john : because it 's a risk i 'd rather not take . i understand she 'll love being part of the ceremony . ashley : as much as we 're going to love watching her walk down the aisle , right ? can you just try to relax and have some fun tonight ? john : i 'm trying . i just ca n't shake this feeling something terrible could happen . ashley : daddy . well , that 's why j.t . and paul will be there , to make sure nothing happens . john : well , in case they miss something , i 'm going to keep my eye on things ... because nothing is going to happen to my girls . [ scene_break ] michael : forget it , tom . i 'm not in the mood to play games with you , especially not today . tom : you know , i can see why you fell for that little redhead of yours . she 's quite a spitfire . michael : i 'm so glad you approve . tom : yeah , she reminds me a lot of your mama , back in the day . she was a hot little number , too . michael : is there a point to this ? tom : the thing about marriage , mike ... is it changes people ... always for the worse . you just wait and see . you 'll find out . one day you 're gon na wake up , and that dream girl of yours is gon na be in your face just nagging and bitching about every little thing under the sun . it 's just gon na wear on you till you ca n't take it anymore , and that 's when you 're gon na snap . michael : that 's not gon na happen . tom : well , of course , it does n't seem that way now . michael : i 'm not you , tom -- thank god . so you can take your advice and just -- tom : you know , i 'm not just talking about lauren . you 're gon na change , too . i mean , you can only keep up this good guy act of yours for so long , you know ? yeah . all the damage from your messed - up childhood , all those scars you drag around with you ... five , ten years of picking at those scabs , she 's not going to want to have anything to do with you . once the real michael comes back out , your beautiful wife 's gon na be gone . michael : is that a threat ? tom : mnh - mnh . i 'm just giving it to you straight , bud . michael : are you going to do something at the wedding ? tom : what could i do ? michael : do n't even think of showing up . tom : why the hell would i want to ? but i tell you , if i did want to see my favorite stepson tie the knot -- oh , boy -- a team of commandos could n't keep me away . but i want you to think about what i said , michael . it 's not too late to save yourself from a world of hurt . kevin : do not let him get to you , mikey . michael : ( laughs ) do n't worry about me . i am completely immune to tom fisher . [ scene_break ] sheila : if anyone comes back here , they 're not gon na find a thing . sheila : oh , god , scott ... why did you give lauren that book ? no one is gon na take you away from me , not ever . sheila : i 'm doing all this for you , scotty . i failed you before . i 'm gon na make up for all of that . you know what ? maybe its a good thing you did give lauren the book . 'cause after she reads it , she 'll be forced to tell the truth ... that you always should have been mine , that she stole you ! sheila : by then , it 'll be too late . [ scene_break ] victoria : thanks , dad , but nick and i will work this out on our own . nick : actually , i think i 'd like dad 's opinion on this . victoria : that is n't necessary . nick : there you go , trying to pull rank again . victoria : if you would just let me finish , please ? nick : all right , fine . victoria : dru had to cut her trip to st. louis short , so nick and i were discussing who should replace her . it 's obvious that brad is the person who knows the line best , so i 'll be sending him . nick : what ? victoria : do you have a problem with that , nicholas ? victor : if he does , victoria , i do n't . i think you made the right decision . victoria : thank you , dad . victor : the timing may not be perfect . victoria : well , if i have to choose between doing what 's best for the company and having a date for a wedding , it should be a no - brainer . nick : i 'm outta here . victor : listen , you may feel that i have not always appreciated your contributions . but i will not forget this one , i assure you . [ scene_break ] paul : so tom tracked you down there ? michael : yeah , he was acting bizarre , as usual , making all sorts of vague threats , which makes me wonder if he 's done for the night or if that was his opening gambit . paul : well , either way , i 'm glad you told me . michael : look , the most important thing is -- paul : the important thing is keeping lauren safe . michael : look , i hate to postpone , but if worse comes to worst -- paul : you know , michael , let 's not even go there . j.t . and i have everything under control . let 's just assume the wedding is going to go off as planned , okay ? michael : okay . paul : all right , thanks again for giving me the heads - up , and i 'll be in touch . paul : hey , i saw phyllis take off . is everything cool ? jack : ( groans ) i 'll deal with all that later . right now -- hey , scott . scott : paul . paul : hi . scott : hi . paul : good to see you . thanks for coming over . have a seat . scott : yeah . what did you want to talk to me about , huh ? paul : well , jack and i searched jennifer mitchell 's motel room at the genoa city motor arms , and we found a day planner that was full of appointments with you . now is jennifer mitchell a friend of yours ? scott : no . guys , that 's brenda 's . jack : brenda ? scott : brenda -- my writing partner from toronto . look , i do n't know jennifer . mom and michael thought they might have been roommates , or at least that jennifer hung out there a lot , but brenda never mentioned her to me . anyway , brenda just called , said she left the day planner behind when she went back to toronto , asked if i could pick it up for her . honestly , i think she was a little embarrassed because i 'm the one who gave it to her as a gift . jack : well , there you are . at long last , an explanation that makes some sense . paul : when did brenda call you ? scott : not long before you did . paul : i see . do you have any idea where she might have been calling from ? scott : i assume toronto . she called from her cell phone . why , what 's going on ? paul : hey , listen , i know it 's a crazy day for you . i just want to thank you for coming by . you 've got a lot of stuff to do , i 'm sure . scott : yeah , okay . i should take off . still got ta get ready . it 's not every day i deal with a tux . jack : yeah , i hear you there . thanks again , scott . scott : no problem . paul : see you later . scott : okay , take care . jack : okay , why all the extra questions about brenda ? paul : for one thing , what about the timing of that phone call ? that 's a hell of a coincidence , do n't you think ? jack : yeah , i suppose . i mean , people do leave stuff behind when they 're packing . paul : sure they do . jack , i got a theory ... but i got ta admit , it 's out there . i 'm almost afraid to say it out loud . [ scene_break ] lauren : oh , gloria . gloria : do you like it ? lauren : it 's amazing . it 's everything i ever could have dream of . gloria : i 'm so glad , lauren . joanna , what do you think ? joanna : it 's very elegant . gloria : thank you . did my best . ( all laughing ) lauren : it 's just so real now . i get married in a couple of hours . gloria : and i could n't ask for a more wonderful daughter . john : joanna ? joanna : surprise ! john : oh , my goodness . i had no idea you were coming . joanna : well , would i miss the opportunity to see you ? john : oh , that 's sweet . joanna : my , my , look at that face . oh ! i had forgotten how handsome you are . gloria : well , she 's certainly right about that . john : well , i see you two have met . gloria : oh , yes . joanna : yes , gloria and i are getting to know each other . it must be true about that old saying -- opposites attracting . lauren : uh , john , hi . john : oh . you look so lovely . lauren : mmm , thank you . and this is just extraordinary . i ca n't tell you how much i appreciate this . john : and you 're very welcome . gloria : okay , enough of this . time to show you the bride 's room and start bringing in all of those things from the car . lauren : why do n't we bring everything in from the car first and then go to the bride 's room ? joanna : i 'll help . gloria : i have an idea . let 's get some of these handsome young men down to bring everything in -- john : gloria . gloria . gloria : yes , what is it , john ? john : just come here . i want to talk to you . i want to tell you how proud of you i am for what you accomplished tonight . gloria : oh , darling ... john : you know , i know we 've had our disagreements about this wedding ... gloria : mm - hmm . john : but i look around , and i see everything that you 've done to make it a reality -- i realize now it was all worth it . gloria : that means so much to me ... you ca n't imagine . john : now look , i know you have to help lauren , but before you do that , could you tell me where paul williams is ? he 's supposed to handle security tonight . gloria : i know , i know . i do n't think he 's here yet , ( whispers ) but we have hired some plainclothes guards , and they 're already on the job . john : well , i 'll feel better when paul 's here . gloria : ( normal voice ) you worry too much . okay ? i 'll see you in a little while . john : worry . maybe nobody around here worries enough . [ scene_break ] brad : hey , what 's going on ? i was surprised when my secretary said you wanted to meet here . you 're not ready . victoria : look , there 's something i have to tell you . i do n't like it , but it 's how it has to be . brad : i 'm listening . victoria : brad , we ca n't go to this wedding together . i need you to go to st. louis instead . [ scene_break ] ( telephone rings ) joanna : bride 's room , joanna speaking . michael : hello , mrs. manning . this is michael baldwin . may i speak to my beautiful bride , please ? joanna : certainly not . michael : but i really want to talk to her , mrs. manning . joanna : michael , we have been all over this . you may speak to her after the wedding . lauren : wait a minute . mother ! gloria : joanna , stop being so superstitious . michael , hold on ! lauren will be right there ! joanna : no , she wo n't . kevin : what 's going on ? is lauren there ? michael : she 's being held hostage . kevin : what ? michael : by her mother . thank god the woman lives on a different continent . ( phone line disconnects ) michael : what ? hag . gloria : how dare you hang up on my son ? joanna : if something goes wrong with this wedding , it is not going to be on me . gloria : oh , for god sakes , joanna ! lauren : oh , please . both of you , be quiet ! i have a favor to ask . joanna : certainly . lauren : you see , when i walk down the aisle , i would really like to be happy and sane . and that is obviously not gon na happen with the two of you in here . so i 'd really love it if you 'd leave . gloria : oh , come on , no ! joanna : oh , no -- gloria : you do n't mean that , lauren . lauren : oh , yes , i do . i do . i really do . now leave ! now ! lauren : see you . thanks . thank you . [ scene_break ] ( piano playing ) nick : hey , john . good to see you . john : nicholas . nick : you know if there 's a gift table around here ? john : right over there , son . nick : thank you , sir . john : okay . phyllis : hey ! great minds think alike . nick : wow . you look great . phyllis : oh , thank you . you do n't clean up so bad yourself . nick : so what are you doing here so early ? phyllis : oh , well , yeah . i thought i 'd get a cocktail , put me in the party mood , but i guess no such luck . nick : yeah , i 'm not really into this thing either . phyllis : how come ? nick : my sister . she ticks me off sometimes . phyllis : what now ? nick : she wanted to show off her new boyfriend tonight . phyllis : right . brad . nick : yeah . so victoria tried to push me into going on this business trip to st. louis when brad ought to be handling it . then my dad shows up , and all of a sudden , it 's victoria 's idea to send brad . the worst part is , my dad bought it . phyllis : wow . she 's a piece of work , your sister . nick : yeah , she is . are you sure that bar is closed ? phyllis : i do n't know . let 's check it out . excuse me , sir . could we trouble you for just a tiny little cocktail ? man : i 'm sorry , ma'am . i 'm still setting up . nick : come on , bud . you got time for a couple drinks , right ? man : what can i get you folks ? phyllis : i 'll have a whiskey , neat . nick : make it two . phyllis : that was very newman of you . nick : that almost sounds like a compliment . phyllis : oh , yeah , it is . nick : kind of surprises me . phyllis : why , because of this newman and abbott war ? if i never hear about it for the rest of my life , it 'll be too soon . man : enjoy . phyllis : thank you . nick : thank you . well , uh ... to a cease - fire . phyllis : i 'll drink to that . [ scene_break ] victoria : i asked nicholas to go , but you 're much more on top of the whole project . so ... brad : no , uh , you 're right . it should be me . victoria : it 's a disappointment . brad : yeah , it is . it was going to be a big night for the two of us . but you know what ? maybe it 's for the best . victoria : how can you say that ? brad : well , we have to face facts , victoria . you know , the gossipmongers . victoria : well , who cares about them ? whatever happened to making a grand entrance and putting ourselves on the map ? brad : i was just trying to look on the bright side . victoria : you 're right . there 'll be other nights . but before you go , i 'll give you a proper good - bye . [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , goodness . look at this place . gloria really outdid herself . victor : this is rather impressive , is n't it ? nikki : i 'm sure you 're glad part of the decor this evening will not include brad carlton on our daughter 's arm . victor : let 's not talk about that . i 'd rather reminisce about that night a few years ago when , in this very room , you and i renewed our vows . i then thought that you were the most beautiful woman i 've ever known . and tonight , i must say , you 've outdone yourself . nikki : that was the happiest day of my life . victor : my sweetheart , i feel the same . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( laughs ) nick : how you doing ? victor : well , our son certainly is in a better mood . nikki : yes . kevin : are you finished yet ? michael : just make sure when you deliver this to lauren , it does n't fall into enemy hands . kevin : her mother 's that much of a trip , huh ? michael : and then some . hey ! private ! kevin : did i just see you draw a heart ? michael : you know what ? mind your own business . kevin : sorry , i just did n't know you were that much of a sap . michael : you know , you need to shut up . you 're the best man . it is time that you earned your title . kevin : so where is she anyway ? michael : the bridal room . i suspect it 's all pink and frilly . kevin : your last love note as a single guy . michael : all right , get going . i want her to have it before the honeymoon . kevin : okay . hey , you know , um , tom does n't know what he 's talking about . you and lauren are gon na be great together . [ scene_break ] tom : hi , ashley . ashley : hi . this is a surprise . what brings you by ? tom : well , my stepson 's about to get married . i wo n't be there . guess it 's , uh , hitting me a little harder than i expected . ashley : i 'm sorry . tom : yeah , well , i know that , uh , you ca n't take me as your date . ashley : no , i 'm afraid i ca n't . tom : that 's too bad . ashley : well , i was just about to leave . tom : mmm . got ta go get all dolled up , do you ? ashley : yeah , i got ta get ready . tom : my invitation to get lost . ashley : well , we can walk out together . tom : no way . ashley : excuse me ? tom : well , since you ca n't take me to the wedding , i 'm thinking maybe we should , uh , make a different plan . [ scene_break ] jack : believe me , from all i 've seen where tom and jennifer are concerned , nothing is implausible . paul : all right , she has a bunch of disguises , some very elaborate . very probably , we 've never seen the real person . jack : or heard her real voice judging from the cd we found in her room . paul : so who is this jennifer mitchell ? jack : right , that 's what we 're trying to find out . paul : she spent a lot of time in brenda 's room , moved into brenda 's room after she left town . brenda 's day planner was left in one of the drawers . jack : they were neighbors . paul : or so jennifer claims . if jennifer was already staying at the motel , why would she move into brenda 's room ? it does n't make sense . the rooms are all the same . jack : where are you going with this , paul ? paul : does n't it strike you as odd that scott is the only person that 's seen brenda ? brenda 's like a complete recluse . whereas , jennifer pops up all the time . jack : oh , my god . you think it 's possible ? paul : jack , i think it 's more than possible that brenda and jennifer are the same person . [ next_on ] abby : did you know i 'm gon na be the flower girl . victor : oh , you are ? paul : i want you to search every inch of this place for tom fisher . michael : i wish the ceremony would start already . kevin : it wo n't be long now . nothing is gon na go wrong . | nick goes to the colonnade room with a big gift box for the wedding . while at the gift table , phyllis enters with her gift . they drop off their boxes and then head over to the bar which has n't opened yet . nick bribes the bartender and they get their drinks . nick and phyllis talk and laugh like old friends . victor and nikki enter the room looking forward to the wedding now that victoria will not be making a spectacle of herself with brad there . they hear happy raucous laughter and turn in the direction of the bar . they see their son and phyllis sharing a drink , laughing and smiling at each other over drinks . victoria has called nick to meet her at the office . he arrives and learns that drucilla has to return home right away . victoria feels that sharon ca n't handle the rest of the tour by herself and will need someone there . `` so what i have done nick is i have arranged for you to leave as soon as possible to be with sharon for the rest of the tour . i will get miguel to take care of noah while you are gone . `` nick chuckles . `` you are so self - serving . victoria i know that you are only trying to get me out of the way so that you can go on your date with brad to the wedding . i am not going on the trip . this is your baby , and i do n't know enough about the campaign to handle it for you . `` john comes to the lab to see how his daughter is doing . `` i want to take you and abby with me to the wedding . `` ashley tells him that she will see him there . `` i have to go and pick up abby and get her ready . we will be going to the wedding alone dad , and we will be fine . `` john tells ashley that he ca n't help thinking that something is going to go wrong and he wants to protect his family . ashley says that she will be fine and even gets upset when her father suggests that she skip the wedding all together . ashley ca n't do that . `` lauren asked abby to be a flower girl so she has to show up now . john sees that he ca n't change her mind , and so he leaves promising to see her later . ashley finishes up her work and gets her coat to get going . she turns to the door and her blood runs cold . tom is standing there in the doorway . he asks her again if she can take him to the wedding knowing already what she will say . she tells him that she ca n't talk now as she has to get abby and get ready for the wedding . tom says that he has a better idea . `` let 's make some changes to your plans ashley . `` paul and jack are mulling over the whole ' jennifer'/tom thing . paul calls scott over to visit him . paul tells scott that a daytimer was found in ' jennifer 's ' room and it has all sorts of appointments in it with him . scott tells that he knows about that . `` ' brenda ' just called me . she is in toronto now . she told me that she forgot her daytimer and asked me to return it to her when i return to toronto . `` after scott leaves , paul ca n't shake a feeling that he has . `` jack do n't you think that it is funny that the only person who ever sees ' brenda ' is scott , and yet ' jennifer ' is seen all over town all the time ? `` jack comes around to paul 's way of thinking . `` jack maybe ' jennifer ' and ' brenda ' are the same person ! `` lauren is as thrilled as ever . she has come to the colonnade room to get ready with her mother and mother - in - law - to - be , and everything looks great . even joanna has to admit it . later in the bride 's room , lauren ca n't take it anymore . joanna is controlling everything and gloria is smothering . finally lauren shouts at the both of them to get out of the room so that she can get ready for the wedding in peace . gloria and joanna storm off and lauren gets back to getting ready for the big day . she goes to the mirror and starts applying lip - gloss to her lips . not far away from her in the room , sheila is there dressed as ' jennifer ' . she watches lauren as she works , and lauren has no idea that she is there . |
nick : uh - oh . what is my voodoo princess up to now ? phyllis : oh , i lost count . oh , i lost count . nick : what is this stuff ? phyllis : um , this is , um , blue and black cohosh . nick : cohosh ? phyllis : mm - hmm . and mugwort tea . nick : well , it smells like gym socks . phyllis : yeah , that 's the mugwort tea , i think . yeah , this is all natural ingredients and wo n't hurt the baby . see ? nick : i thought you were swearing off home remedies . phyllis : yeah , i was . but i changed my mind . listen , i 'm tired of this . i wan na have this child , all right ? so i 've been searching the internet . nick : you know , did you ever think about just letting nature take its course ? phyllis : mother nature is n't always right . and , um , i love being pregnant . i 'm eternally grateful that i am pregnant in the first place , right ? but i feel like i 'm being held hostage in my own body . do you understand that ? i want my body back . nick : i like your body just the way it is . phyllis : that 's very sweet of you . but do you know what it 's like carrying a bowling ball around inside of you ? having all of your organs smushed ? every single trip in the car is planned according to available rest stops . so ... i 'm having this baby . okay ? you get it , do n't you ? time to come out . [ scene_break ] jill : i told you i would get to it and i will . it 's not top priority . look , if you want an answer right now , the answer is no . fine , works for me . that 's what i get for doing a friend a favor . kay : you have been jittery ever since you woke up this morning . jill : yeah , well , you did n't sleep at all last night . i heard you wandering around at 3 : 00 a.m .. kay : i admit i will feel much more relaxed once we get the results from the d.n.a . test , yes . [ scene_break ] michael : `` if she continues to use said name for said purpose , the injury to jabot cosmetics and the abbott family will be irretrievable and incapable of being compensated , unless the court restrains gloria fisher and she is not allowed to continue . `` lauren : you know , jack and ashley have gone too far this time . here , sweetie . kevin : thank you . you know , i own a coffeehouse . you 'd think i would n't run out of coffee . lauren : yeah , one would think . gloria : michael , what does all that mean ? what am i to do ? michael : this is a t.r.o. -- temporary restraining order , uh , to prevent you from using the abbott name . gloria : does that mean i have to go back to being ... gloria fisher ? michael : until this is resolved , yes . gloria : everything i own says i am gloria abbott -- my license , my checks . now you tell me what i am supposed to do . [ scene_break ] jana : mochacchino with an extra shot . and remember , officer , do n't drink and drive . sullivan : oh , thank you . jana : so , any new g.c . tidbits you can tell me about carmen 's murder ? sullivan : why do you ask ? jana : well , it 's the biggest thing that 's happened around here . you know , i heard the russian mafia put a hit out on carmen and pinned the whole thing on devon . sullivan : where did you hear that ? jana : oh , one of the kids who comes in here heard her father talking to her mum who knows a person in new york who knew a person that used to work with carmen . sullivan : i 'll bet you hear a lot of things working here , do n't you ? jana : all the time . i could tell you a thing or two about the married couple who bought the dry cleaners ' round the block . sullivan : okay , well , let me ask you , uh , did you or anyone you know happen to see carmen 's car the night she was murdered ? jana : what , here ? at crimson lights ? sullivan : yeah , that 's right . we had a tip . [ scene_break ] gloria : thank you . this is from `` extreme catwalk . `` kevin : oh . hey , at least you have that to look forward to . gloria : yes , i do , honey . michael : i 'm gon na start the paperwork on the temporary restraining order . i 'm gon na ask for an immediate hearing . kevin : all right , thanks for the coffee . gloria : good . lauren : uh , hey , will you tell jana that i 'm gon na stop by later ? she wanted me to look at some paint chips . kevin : oh , she 's working this morning . lauren : ah , all right , so after her shift , tell her to stop by . fen and i will be here . kevin : i will do that . lauren : okay , honey , bye . gloria : no ... michael : what ? gloria : no , no , no , no . lauren : what is it ? michael : what ? gloria : it 's from the producers . they received notification of the temporary restraining order . and , uh , they do n't wan na get involved , pending litigation . lauren : oh ... gloria : so i 'm off `` extreme catwalk . `` michael : i 'm afraid so . gloria : jack and ashley said they did n't want me to go on television , but they are idiots . this could 've been huge for jabot . michael : all right , you know what ? i 'm gon na draft a letter alleging proper use of the name with no intent to defraud anybody . where are you going ? gloria : i 'm going to work , because i have had it . you take care of the legal garbage , and i 'm taking them down . michael : what are you doing ? ! why are you [ scene_break ] jill : gloria 's perfume on the glo may be the only thing that saves us . kay : well , as successful as it may be , i doubt , uh , it 's going to be the profitable holiday season you envisioned . jill : not with n.v.p . tie - in merchandise sitting in warehouses . kay : well , cosmetics have a shelf - life . jill : oh , do n't remind me . ( cell phone ringing ) jill : jill abbott . hello , ms. saperstein . how do you do ? yes , i 've seen `` extreme catwalk . `` me ? a judge ? kay : on `` extreme catwalk `` ? do it ! [ scene_break ] jana : so ... tell me , officer , what happens when you get a new tip on a murder case then ? do you check out every tip that comes in ? sullivan : well , sometimes . jana : what if they 're bogus ? sullivan : what if they 're not ? jana : if i were a murderer , i 'd send an anonymous tip to get the police off my trail . sullivan : well , you know , that happens , believe me . jana : god , i wish i could tell you something to help you out . devon 's not a murderer , though . he 's not the type . sullivan : well , murderers come in all shapes and sizes . jana : you know ... i have a theory . i think he 's doing it to cover up for drucilla winters . we all know about her temper . sullivan : did you see carmen the night she was murdered ? jana : she did n't come in here . sullivan : you 're certain ? jana : yeah , i do n't remember seeing her . sullivan : or her car ? jana : i do n't know what kind of car carmen drove . i would n't have known it if i 'd seen it . kevin : i - i would . i know exactly what carmen 's car looked like . [ scene_break ] lauren : he 's still asleep . michael : so ... the baby 's asleep . gloria 's gone . you know what that means , do n't you ? lauren : oh , yeah . i get a nice , long , hot shower . michael : it means that i have you all to myself for a little while . come here , mrs. baldwin . michael : come here . lauren : what ? michael : do you remember what you were doing one year ago today ? lauren : oh , let 's see , one year ago today ? ooh , my nails ? these poor things . michael : okay , fine , if that 's how you 're gon na play it , you 're not getting your anniversary gift . lauren : a gift ? michael : mm - hmm . lauren : a gift ? ! why did n't you say that in the first place ? michael : too late , too late . i am so taking it back to the store . lauren : no , you are not . michael : yes , i am . lauren : not if i can find it first . michael : no , no , stop ! lauren : where is it ? let me find it ! michael : stop it ! stop it ! lauren : no , not till i find it ! michael : all right , all right ... there . go ahead , it 's yours . lauren : are you gon na give it to me ? michael : yeah . lauren : okay . michael : yeah ... lauren : oh ... michael ! i got ta pick yours up later , okay ? michael : no , look , you have given me the most precious gift in the world ... and it 's asleep . open . lauren : okay . oh ! honey , they 're so beautiful ! michael : mm - hmm . you can wear them tonight . lauren : tonight ? michael : mm - hmm . lauren : no , i do n't -- michael : you and i are going out on a date . not taking no -- lauren : and is the baby coming with us ? michael : not taking no for an answer . lauren : what are we gon na do ? michael : uncle kevin and aunt jana are gon na be babysitting . we 'll make it an early evening . 'cause i , uh , i wan na spend some time alone with my , uh , sexy wife . lauren : so what do you think ? what do you think ? michael : i think this is perfect . and i think this is perfect . i think this is pretty . lauren : honey ... michael : hmm ? lauren : are n't you supposed to be filing some papers for gloria or something ? michael : yeah , well , one hour will not make a difference . lauren : okay . fen : ( cries ) lauren : oh , man ... michael : do n't listen . lauren : i have to listen . michael : do n't listen . lauren : baby , i 'll be back . i 'll be back . [ scene_break ] ashley : you 're going to be a judge on `` extreme catwalk `` ? jill : a guest judge . i know you turned it down . ashley : no , i think it 's great . i just was n't comfortable with it . jill : well , it 's not my thing either , but it 's a great opportunity for jabot . and i had marketing check on the ratings and demographics and it 's a perfect way to reach our target . ashley : listen , better you than gloria . she 's the last person we want representing jabot on national television . jill : well , i do n't know , she has a lot of personality . ashley : yeah , that 's a nice way of putting it , jill -- a lot of personality . gloria : i think she would 've made an interesting choice . ashley : you 'll be fabulous . you 'll get the jabot name out there without making a spectacle of yourself . man : excuse me . i 'm looking for jill abbott . i have a delivery for her from `` extreme catwalk . `` gloria : i 'm jill abbott . man : oh , just sign here . all right , great . gloria : thank you . thank you very much man : thank you . gloria : thank you very much . [ scene_break ] phyllis : whoa , whoa , i 'm so itchy ! i ca n't stand this . nick : your arm ? phyllis : yeah , and i have a rash . look at that . nick : i think there 's some calamine lotion in the first aid kit . phyllis : it 's starting to spread , i think . nick : somebody took the kit , so i 'll go to the place downstairs and get you some cortisone cream , all right ? phyllis : okay , i 'll go with you , all right ? nick : okay . phyllis : oh , did someone turn up the heat ? i am so hot ! it 's like a hot flash . nick : well , maybe it 's the , uh , those herbs you took ? phyllis : you think ? nick : the way you 're reacting ... phyllis : oh ! i ca n't believe this . i 'm hot , i 'm sweat -- hey -- i 'm sweaty , i 'm burning up . the only thing i 'm not -- is in labor . nick : hey , you know what ? maybe we should call the doctor ? phyllis : no , no , no , i 'll be fine . nick : you do n't know that . phyllis : oh , yes , yes , i do . i just need some fresh air . i 'm good . i 'm good . i just had this horrible thought . i hope this is n't making the baby itch , too . nick : all right , forget the fresh air . i 'm taking you to the doctor . it 's all right . [ scene_break ] jana : i had no idea you were into cars . kevin : well , you know that big box of stuff i have n't unpacked yet in the hall closet ? jana : what , you mean , your boxful of girlie magazines ? kevin : no , it 's my boxful of `` auto news . `` and i have every issue from the last ten years . that 's how i knew what kind of car carmen drove . it was a mercedes clk . jana : wow . p.r . pays better than i thought . kevin : well , in the p.r . world , it 's all about image . it makes sense to me . maybe she leased it . jana : so was michael into cars , too , when you were growing up ? is that how you got into it ? kevin : no . mom was . jana : gloria ? unusual . kevin : yeah , every friday night we used to watch `` the dukes of hazzard . `` jana : yeah , news flash , love , i do n't think she was watching for the cars . kevin : mmm , i was . the duke brothers drove a ' 69 dodge charger , r.t. there was nothing sweeter than this car . it was 2-door , v-8 , heavy duty suspension , coke - bottle styling . you know , it was the same car that steve mcqueen chased in `` bullitt . `` jana : god , just think , kevin , carmen could 've been here the night of her murder . the killer could 've been standing right there . he could 've snatched her out of crimson lights . kevin : yeah . let 's not spread that around . it could be bad for business . jana : what ? you joking ? it would double our business . [ scene_break ] paul : buy you a cup of coffee , detective ? sullivan : well , you know , one 's my limit , thanks . paul : did n't your daddy teach you anything ? no cop worth his salt would turn down a free cup of joe . i 'm not even gon na get into the doughnut thing . sullivan : i 'm gon na have to take you up on that another time . paul : do n't mind if i do . i 'll just take this chair right here . sullivan : i 'm working , williams . paul : i do n't see any paperwork . sullivan : well , it 's all right here . paul : do n't set me up like that . what , are you staking out the coffeehouse ? sullivan : what , are you fishing ? paul : you see any hooks ? sullivan : yeah , a great big one with a worm on the end of it . hey , do me a favor ? let me see your right hand . paul : why ? sullivan : come on , show me your right hand . sullivan : okay , thank you . paul : what was all that about ? sullivan : i just was wondering if you 'd sprained your dialing finger . paul : oh , you mean the number you gave me was good ? i 'm gon na have to dig it out of the trash . so what are you really doing here ? sullivan : well , it ca n't hurt to tell you , seeing as how you 're no longer working on the case . [ scene_break ] michael : daddy has to go slay the evil dragon for granny gloria . lauren : no dragons . no dragons . you 'll give him nightmares -- if he ever slept . michael : no . you know what else daddy has to do ? daddy has to go see the jury consultant in the devon -- can you say `` devon ? `` devon hamilton case . that is a -- yes , it is , that is a real nightmare , huh ? you gon na take care of mommy ? yes , you are . ( chuckles ) there we go . lauren : come here , baby . oh , there we go . all right , honey ... michael : and you , i 'll see tonight . you 're mine . we have a date . lauren : you 're right , we do . michael : i ca n't wait to see my hot wife all dressed up . lauren : i love you , honey . michael : all right . all right ! lauren : see you later . lauren : you miss daddy when he 's gone ? do n't you ? [ scene_break ] gloria : `` extreme catwalk `` sent that over . jill : oh , thank you . gloria : i ca n't believe that you did this to me . jill : did what ? gloria : that was my show and you snatched it away from me . jill : oh , my god , that was ashley 's show . she turned it down . gloria : yeah , well , they offered it to me and i said yes . it was even in the newspaper last night . did n't you see it ? jill : the late edition ? no , i 'm sorry , i did n't see it . gloria : jill , that thing does n't mean anything to you . not what it means to me . you are c.e.o . of a huge corporation . you are going to inherit chancellor industries and i got nothing . it 's important for me to be out there , to reinvent myself . jill : gloria , i am doing this for one reason and one reason only -- to boost sales and jabot 's image . gloria : that 's right . and i 'm the best person for that job , and you know it , jill . now listen to me ... i do n't mean to be unkind , but you know that i 'm the one that would shine on tv . jill : you are a piece of work . you know what ? i 've said yes to it . i do n't wan na argue about it . gloria : okay , fine . i ca n't wait to see the headlines . oh , yeah -- `` cat fight over ' catwalk ' -- c.e.o . of jabot , creative v.p . go at it -- `` jill : gloria , for once in your life , would you bow out gracefully ? you do n't wan na hurt jabot any more than i do . gloria : ask anything of me and i 'll do it for you , jill . but i will not give in to jack and ashley -- not this time . jill : what do jack and ashley have to do with this ? gloria : oh , i guess you have n't heard ? ashley and that son of a bitch brother of hers are now claiming that i have no right to use the abbott name ! jill : when did this happen ? gloria : last night , after the article came out . i got served with a temporary restraining order that i have to cease and desist from being gloria abbott . jill : i had no idea . gloria : yeah . well , now you do . they have done everything humanly possible to hurt me . and now they are trying to even take away my own name . [ scene_break ] ashley : hi ! you wanted to see me ? does this have to do with that shipment from hawaii we 're expecting ? jill : no , ashley , it does n't . what have you and jack done to poor gloria now ? ashley : poor gloria ? we have n't done a thing to gloria . jill : do you want me to stop using the abbott name ? should i expect a cease and desist order , too ? ashley : jill , you were dad 's legal wife . and this is completely different . gloria 's marriage to my father was never valid . she has no right to his name . jill : you 've really changed since john died . i mean , i do n't know if it 's that jack 's influence on you is too strong or what . ashley : you know , i beg your pardon . i have n't changed a bit . why do you say that ? because i do n't want gloria to embarrass my family any more than she already has ? jill : you are a hypocrite . `` extreme catwalk `` is a bad idea if gloria does it , and a good idea if i do it ? ashley : so between you and me , you honestly believe -- you honestly believe that gloria is the right person to represent jabot on national television ? jill : yeah , but this is n't about gloria and jabot . this is about you and jack persecuting john 's widow . ashley : i 'm so sorry you feel that way . [ scene_break ] jana : god , i 'd love to know what they 're talking about over there . kevin : you and your true crime stuff . you know , it 's like you 're obsessed . jana : well , how is that any more of an obsession than knowing how many horses carmen 's car had ? kevin : well , if the deceased popped for the deluxe v-8 , then it was a 5.4 liter engine , 362 horses , but what 's that got to do with anything ? jana : maybe i should refill their coffees . kevin : you just did that . jana : ah , right . sullivan : you 're dying to find out what i know , and yet you claim you 're off the case . paul : i am off the case . sullivan : well , that 's too bad . i was kinda hoping we could share some information . paul : oh , i 'm sure the d.a . 's office would love that . jana : hello , there . excuse me , um , sorry . um , we are actually giving away pastry samples today to our special customers . so please try them and tell me what you think . sullivan : oh , thanks , but i 'm not hungry . paul : no , you know , and i am watching my waistline . this will just be tempting , but thanks , though . they look delicious . sullivan : yeah . jana : okay . you know , i just ca n't get over the fact that you thought carmen 's car was outside here the night she was murdered . sullivan : thank you , jana . jana : sure . well , if you need anything else , just ... sullivan : yeah , we 'll let you know . jana : okay . paul : carmen 's car was outside ? sullivan : oh , i was following up on a tip . paul : anyone confirm ? sullivan : no . paul : do you mind if i pass this information on to , uh , michael ? sullivan : but you 're off the case ? paul : quietly . for devon . [ scene_break ] gina : you know , we could do another vegas night in the private room for you and lauren . show the colonnade folks a thing or two . michael : yeah , uh , you know , she 's been spending a great deal of time at home with the baby . it 'd be nice to see her out amongst the living , you know ? gina : well , then i guess you want a corner table ? michael : oh , yeah , perfect ! gina : okay . all right , the menu is set . michael : flowers ? gina : taken care of . michael : all right . you know , everything 's got ta be perfect . this has been one roller coaster ride of a year . and she 's been a rock through it all . ( cell phone ringing ) michael : i 'm sorry . uh ... i have to take this . gina : oh , go on ahead . we 're finished here . michael : thanks . what is it , paul ? paul : hello , to you , too , michael . listen , i 'm at crimson lights . i just a tip that might be helpful for devon 's case . michael : you 're not working on the case . you quit . paul : do you want this information or not ? michael : i 'll be there in a few minutes . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i ca n't stand this anymore ! it hurts ! it 's starting to hurt . nick : come here . come -- come here . you know , you really are very warm . phyllis : see , i 'm too hot to hug . oh , good , doctor ! dr. okamura : good morning . nick : hey , doc . dr. okamura : so ... tell me what 's going on . phyllis : um , i am in so much pain right now . i 'm itching so much . i have a rash . and i am so hot i just wan na take off all my clothes and jump in a snow bank ! dr. okamura : may i see ? uh , your arms , that is . phyllis : yeah . dr. okamura : okay ... your baby was due by now . phyllis : yes , thanksgiving . dr. okamura : yeah , you 're late . phyllis : uh , you 're telling me . dr. okamura : so , uh , when did you start feeling the itching ? phyllis : um , this morning at work . it came on fast . dr. okamura : and , uh , is the rash anywhere else on your body ? phyllis : mm - hmm . my legs and , uh , my arms and my back . dr. okamura : well , i 'd like to take a look at your back . may i ? phyllis : okay . dr. okamura : okay ... this looks like an allergic reaction . are you using any new laundry soap ? phyllis : mnh - mnh . dr. okamura : uh , softener ? phyllis : no , the same we always use . dr. okamura : are you eating or drinking anything different today -- something you do n't normally ingest ? nick : yeah , she , um , she drank an herbal concoction . phyllis : yeah , something i found on the internet to induce labor . dr. okamura : and what exactly was in it ? phyllis : um , i ... i do n't ... did -- did i do something to harm the baby ? nick : no . [ scene_break ] jill : any word from the lab ? kay : not yet . not yet . ( sighs ) oh ... is this from `` extreme catwalk `` ? jill : yeah . kay : well , you know , i 'm glad you decided to do it . maybe i 'll fly out to los angeles with you , take a little holiday and , uh , watch you tape the show . i love that show . jill : i know . i know you do . i , however , have lost my enthusiasm for it . kay : oh , come on , jill , it 's gon na be a lot of fun , for heaven 's sakes . you 'll probably get out of your comfort zone . jill : katherine , gloria was supposed to be a guest judge on that show , until jack and ashley hit her with a court order demanding that she stop using the name abbott . kay : really ? [ scene_break ] gloria : come on , jack , you pathetic coward , answer the phone . gloria : ashley ! ashley ! [ scene_break ] lauren : cell phone ... keys ... okay ... baby bag ... baby . that 's you . okay . [ lauren starts hyperventilating and having a anxiety attack she closes the door and goes back to the living room ] lauren : okay ... we 'll just ... we 'll go later . we 'll go later . okay . [ scene_break ] michael : all right ... so you 're telling me that someone saw carmen 's car outside of this place the night she was killed ? paul : it was a tip . michael : why are you telling me this ? paul : do n't you wan na know ? michael : you quit the case . paul : michael , it does n't conflict with my employment at newman enterprises . i thought it may help devon . michael : all right ... well , let me see if i understand you correctly . you 're willing to give me any clues that point me in a direction you want , but you 'd withhold the clue that pointed to anyone at newman ? paul : you know , we have been all over this . michael : carmen worked at newman . you knew i would be investigating anyone she worked with when you took this case . it did n't seem to bother you then . now , funny how it all of a sudden becomes a conflict of interest when i asked you to investigate brad carlton . paul : michael , i do n't wan na do this anymore . please . i did it for devon 's sake . michael : oh , what ? because you care for him so much ? so much so , you 're willing to point me in any direction except the one that may keep him out of prison ! paul : you know what ? this is not personal . for once , just for once , michael , put your client 's best interests ahead of your ego . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i 'm a moron . i 'm so stupid for taking those herbs . nick : no , you 're not . phyllis : i 'm so stupid . nick : no , you 're not . dr. okamura : herbal remedies work sometimes , but you should always proceed with caution and consult a physician . there 's a lot of misinformation on the internet . you 're just lucky that it was only an allergic reaction . now i want you to take this for the skin rash . phyllis : okay . nick : thanks , doc . dr. okamura : i also wan na run a test . the baby 's fine . phyllis : you wan na run -- if the baby 's fine , why do you wan na run a test ? dr. okamura : because of your lateness in your delivery . phyllis : what kind of test ? nick : is something wrong ? dr. okamura : it 's a non - stress test . we wan na see that the fetal heart rate increases when the baby moves . if it does n't , it 's an indication that the baby is n't getting adequate oxygen from the placenta . nick : is the baby in danger ? dr. okamura : oh , heartbeat is strong . there 's no signs of distress . however , if the placenta is starting to deteriorate , and not enough nourishment gets to the baby , she could start to lose weight within the womb -- something we do n't want . phyllis : well , wait , how -- how would you fix that ? dr. okamura : do an immediate c - section . [ scene_break ] fen : ( cries ) lauren : please stop crying , fen . please ... okay ... i ca n't breathe ! [ scene_break ] michael : i wish you would level with me about why you quit the case . paul : you know , i 'll remember not to do you any favors in the future . kevin : hey , what the hell was that about ? michael : okay ... do you know anything about carmen 's car being parked outside of this establishment the night she was killed ? jana : the detective asked us about it . michael : well , did you see it ? this could be very important in devon 's case . kevin : no , no , we did n't see carmen or her car . jana : we could ask around . kevin : yeah , i 'll find out who was working that night . jana : yeah , i 'll check with some of the regulars , find out if they , um , know anything . [ scene_break ] sullivan : well , that went well . paul : all i wan na do is help devon . sullivan : but if you care so much , why did you quit ? i 'd like the truth this time . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i ca n't stand this anymore . where is the doctor ? nick : he 'll be here as soon as he gets the results . phyllis : if our baby is losing weight in the womb ... nick : she 's fine . okay ? dr. okamura : the baby 's fine . phyllis : oh , good ! good ! nick : see ? phyllis : okay , she 's fine . dr. okamura : i 'd like to monitor you for the next few days . now , if you do n't go into labor , i recommend that we induce . phyllis : induce , okay . hey , do you hear that ? you have to come out now . stop lagging . dr. okamura : you can get dressed now . i 'll talk to you both later . nick : thanks , doctor . phyllis : i 'm a horrible person . i mean , i wanted this baby to come out because i was uncomfortable , but i never even thought that she would be in danger . nick : you 're not a horrible person . phyllis : i 'm a horrible person . nick : no , you 're not . but i think that ... maybe we should just let dr. okamura do the c - section right now . phyllis : i 'm not a big fan of c - sections unless it 's a medical emergency . but i 'd rather just deliver this baby the way that god intended . nick : cursing me through every contraction . phyllis : i would never do that to you . ( knock on door ) dr. okamura : i wan na see you in a couple of days . schedule an appointment with the front desk . no more home remedies to induce labor . nick : no more . dr. okamura : no more castor oil omelets , okay ? phyllis : definitely not . the milkshake was gruesome enough . nick : thanks . you know , with all the excitement , i forgot what today is . phyllis : it 's friday . nick : it 's also the one - year anniversary of michael and lauren 's wedding . phyllis : oh , yeah , that ... that night ... nick : that night . we would n't be together if michael and lauren had n't gotten married . [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) michael : ooh ! it is freezing out there . oh , is he asleep ? lauren : yes . michael : there 's my little angel . aw ... did you just get back ? lauren : i was gon na take him for a drive , so he could get some air . michael : our little bambino will just have to wait till tomorrow , because mommy and daddy have plans . it is date night . oh , i used to hear married friends with kids talk about date night . and i thought they were crazy . now i get it . no , being a parent is more wondrous than i ever could 've imagined , but i got ta say , babies can be very detrimental to romance . lauren : would you be too terribly disappointed if i said i did n't wan na go out tonight ? michael : you feeling all right ? lauren : yeah , i 'm , you know , i 'm tired . i 'm really , really tired . and i would love to just stay home with you and rest . michael : of course . whatever you want . lauren : 'cause that would be a great present -- you know , staying home with the three of us . you 're not too disappointed , are you ? michael : oh , no . we can do it another time . lauren : thanks . thanks . i appreciate that . michael : well , i 'm gon na call gina and let her know , all right ? lauren : okay . ( telephone ringing ) gina : dining room , gina . michael : gina , i appreciate all your trouble and , um ... i 'm sorry to do this , but i have to cancel . gina : you 're canceling ? michael : you know , keep the card for me . gina : well , do you want me to send the flowers over ? michael : no . they 're yours . take 'em home . gina : okay , i mean , listen , is everything all right ? michael : i 'll reschedule soon , all right ? gina : okay . michael : thank you for understanding . bye . [ scene_break ] sullivan : you avoided my question . paul : all right , mags , give it your best shot . sullivan : okay , you claim that you quit working on the carmen mesta murder case , and yet , you seem so invested to me . paul : it 's a full - time gig . i have other cases i ca n't walk away from . sullivan : right . paul : okay ... i think devon is innocent . and unofficially , i will devote any of the resources i have to try and prove it . so what about you ? you think he 's guilty ? sullivan : that 's what the evidence says . paul : it 's all circumstantial . sullivan : yeah , you know , the grand jury would 've have returned an indictment unless they would 've found that evidence pretty compelling . paul : you think ? sullivan : paul , this is just my job . it 's what i do . i follow up on leads . i try to find evidence to support bardwell 's case . paul : and what happens if you find leads and evidence that do n't ? sullivan : i have to get down to the station . i 'll tell you what , you have my number . why do n't you give me yours ? and that way , i 'll call you if i need to get in touch with you . paul : here . you can reach me at this number at any time . sullivan : all right . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) kevin : all right , we 're around . bye . oh , a scrapbook ? i did n't think you were the type . jana : it 's for carmen 's murder . i 've saved all the articles . kevin : that 's what serial killers do . jana : i know . creepy , eh ? [ scene_break ] ashley : really ? the shipment came in ? ( doorbell rings ) ashley : are you sure it 's the one from hawaii ? great , would you have randy drop it off at my bench in the lab ? thanks . gloria : open the door , ashley ! you may as well open it because i am not going away ! not this time ! you ca n't keep running away from me forever , because i will stay out here all night if i have to ! ashley : do you have to make a scene wherever you go ? gloria : that did n't seem to bother you and jack when you threw everything that i own out there in garbage bags . ashley : what do you want , gloria ? gloria : where is your brother ? ! is he here ? ! ashley : no . gloria : then fine , i will tell you -- you are not getting away with this . ashley : you are not getting away with this . gloria : michael has already filed an answer to your ridiculous claim . your father gave me his name and you are not taking it away from me ! ashley : my father would never allow you to take our name and make it a laughingstock on national television , gloria ! gloria : a laughingstock ? ashley : yes . gloria : that 's what this is all about ? ashley : yes . gloria : you do n't want me to be on `` extreme catwalk `` because you 're afraid that i might embarrass jabot and bring on a little bad publicity ? ashley : that 's right , gloria . that 's right . that 's what you do . gloria : well , then you wait till i drag you and your precious name through the mud with this cease and desist order ! ashley : get out of my house . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) jill : is it ? kay : agnes . yes , hello , agnes . how are you ? yes , yeah , we 'll have lunch and talk about the trip . i 've got ta take this other call , all right ? i promise i 'll call you back , all right ? fine . katherine chancellor . it 's the lab . the d.n.a . test results are in . [ next_on ] neil : there 's another reason i wanted to be alone with you . j.t . : you 're being ridiculous , you know that ? colleen : you 're being a jerk . jill : what did they say ? kay : you better sit down . nick : are you totally sure that brad did n't have anything to do with carmen 's murder ? victoria : that is a horrible thing to say . | michael reads the order and tells his mother that for the time being she ca n't use the name abbot . she panics . that name is on her driver 's license , her bank account . she dreads having to go back to the name , ' fisher ' . michael might be able to change this but not right away . a letter comes to gloria . it states that due to the order extreme catwalk will not be able to have her on the show . they are afraid of getting sued . gloria tears out of there to get to work . jill is with her mother when she gets her call to be a judge . katherine is thrilled and tells her to accept . ashley too is happy to hear this and is glad that jill will be representing the company instead of gloria . jill feels that gloria would have done a wonderful job . ashley just knows that jill will give the company the respect that it deserves in the public 's eye . gloria arrives at work and sees the deliveryman who is looking for jill abbot . `` i 'm jill abbot . `` when alone , gloria tears the package apart and sees that jill has been invited to the be a judge on extreme catwalk . she goes to see jill thinking that she was the reason that there was a change in plans for her to be on the show . jill has no idea what gloria is going on about . gloria knows that jill does n't care about the show . she has jabot and money but gloria . she has nothing . this means everything to her and she will not let jack and ashley ruin her . jill thinks that she is being over - dramatic , but that is only because it is clear that she has n't heard the news yet ! `` they got a restraining order . i have to cease and desist using the name gloria abbot . `` jill had no idea . she calls ashley to her office and tells her that she is a hypocrite . `` you think that the show is a good idea if i do it but a bad one if gloria does it . `` ashley says that she is worried about the way that the company will look if gloria does the job , but jill knows that this is just about jack and ashley persecuting john 's widow . `` i am sorry you see things that way jill . `` gloria tries to get jack on the phone but she ca n't reach him . paul is with sullivan when jana comes over , asking about carmen 's car being outside the coffeehouse the night of the murder . michael finds this strange that paul quits and then donates ' a tip ' . gloria arrives at the abbot house . ashley ca n't ignore her . ashley says that she only is letting her in the house because of the spectacle she 's causing . `` well you were n't worried about that when you threw my things in the street ! michael has filed an answer to your ' cease and desist ' . wait until you see me drag your precious name through the mud ! `` |
billy : hey . i am still not finished with this issue , if you could believe that , but all that 's left is a plug on the cover story , so ... phyllis is n't quite done , so i 'm gon na grab a shower , and i 'm gon na get a kiss . victoria : ( groans ) billy : or not . what 's the matter ? victoria : i do n't know . i just feel ... not - so - good . billy : wh - what ? why did n't you call me ? what 's wrong ? what 's goin ' on ? victoria : i do n't know . i was okay last night , but this morning , i ... ( groans ) billy : th - this morning ? really ? victoria : ( groans ) billy : like -- like morning sickness kind of sick ? victoria : oh . i do n't know . maybe . i mean ... do you think ? billy : ( singsong voice ) i do n't know . ( normal voice ) i do n't know . what do you think ? victoria : ( sighs ) great . [ scene_break ] kevin : oh , no . where could delia be ? i ca n't find her anywhere . is she behind this chair ? ( gasps ) no . uh , chloe , hey . oh , got some bad news . i do n't know how to tell you this , but , um , well , i lost delia . chloe : ( gasps ) oh , no ! kevin : yep . whoa , wait a second . chloe : ( laughs ) kevin : was that your hiding spot the whole time ? you are so sneaky ! chloe : yes , she is . kevin : sneaky little one . chloe : ( chuckles ) kevin : uh ... ( chuckles ) did you make your deadline ? chloe : uh , you know what ? uh , phyllis ' stuff is n't ready yet , and we do n't have a cover , but guess what ? it 's not my problem . no , it 's not . kevin : well , if you want , dee and i can go out for a little while and just let you collapse . chloe : oh , no , no , no , no . 'cause we are all going out ... ( singsong voice ) 'cause guess what we 're going to ? ( gasps ) the christmas tree lot . ( normal voice ) it 's finally up , and there 's a photographer there , and they 're actually doing , like , a whole fund - raiser thing , so i think that we should do our christmas cards . kevin : ( gasps ) our christmas cards ? chloe : yeah . kevin : uh - oh , i 'm scared . chloe : oh , no , no , no . look , look , look . i went to the thrift store . kevin : oh . oh , dear . okay , wait . you know what i think ? chloe : yeah , what ? kevin : i think that mommy is sleep - deprived . i think she 's delusional , and if you think for one second that i 'm putting any of this on , then you -- chloe : oh , you are doing it . oh , yes , you are . you 're doing it . tell him he 's doing it . delia : you 're doing it . chloe : ( laughs ) kevin : two against one ? chloe : yeah . kevin : man . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] lily : i have not looked forward to christmas this much since i was a kid . jill : i know . having little ones around really makes christmas . woman : sorry . excuse me . jill : i ca n't tell you how i treasure the memories of my boys when they were little . oh , my god , lily . when you see their faces the first time you light the christmas tree , or they think they hear something on the roof on christmas eve ... lily : ( laughs ) jill : it 's priceless . lily : i can just see billy now with his head up the chimney . jill : his head ? try his whole little body . lily : aw . jill : he ruined his christmas sweater . i can still see the soot on his nose . lily : i do n't know . i just -- i wish that cane had memories like that from when he was young . jill : yeah , i know . but you know what ? he 's making all his happy memories here now with you and the babies . lily : that 's true . he left work early today so we could go christmas tree shopping . jill : well , good . he 's been working too much lately . lily : oh , way too much . i mean , basically almost all through thanksgiving . hope it 's not through christmas , too . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] cane : come in . hey . sofia : hey , cane , how are you ? ( chuckles ) cane : good . how you doin ' ? sofia : oh , i 'm good . well , i do n't mean to interrupt if you 're already hard at work . cane : no , no , no , no . that 's all right . i was about to take a break . uh , i 've almost finished the e.u . market analysis , so ... what 's up ? sofia : good . are you ready to , uh , tackle another assignment ? cane : sure . yeah . sofia : great . tucker was intrigued by the short - haul concepts in blake 's report . now you 're familiar ? cane : y - yeah . yeah , i am . sofia : well , good . he wants a feasibility study . you know , site selection , feedstock availability , cost and production . cane : okay . sofia : well , good , 'cause you know tucker . he wants it by yesterday . ( chuckles ) get blake to help you . he can do the grunt work . you do the analysis . unless , of course ... cane : ( clears throat ) sofia : if blake does n't pass his background check . cane : wait , wait , wait , wait . what ... ( chuckles ) what -- what -- what -- what background check ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : did you sleep well ? daisy : better than i have in months . ( knock on door ) phyllis : come in . daniel : hey , um , i , uh , needed that note to pick up summer . phyllis : right . where 'd i put that ? um , listen , i really appreciate you doing this . daisy : ( gasps ) phyllis : i really do . i have the deadline , and -- daniel : yeah , i 'm fine . it 's okay . daisy : ( sighs ) phyllis : what -- what -- what 's wrong ? daisy : she 's kicking a lot . feel . phyllis : i want to feel . wow , yeah , she 's kicking a lot . there 's a gymnast in there . ( sighs ) daisy : maybe she heard your voice . [ scene_break ] cane : ( sighs ) um , i did n't know that tucker still had doubts about blake . i mean , i thought he was really impressed with that report that he did . sofia : he was impressed , thank goodness . i mean , that would not have been good for us if blake would have flubbed that . cane : so ... why are you guys doing the background check ? sofia : it 's just routine . neil suggested it . ( sighs ) so , um , any questions about the new assignment ? cane : uh , no . no , i , uh , no , i - i -- i know what you want . um , okay . hey , you know what ? i 've got ta go in to meet lily and the twins , so ... sofia : okay . cane : all right ? sofia : um , why do n't you kiss those little babies for me , okay ? ( chuckles ) cane : ( chuckles ) i will . i will . all right . bye . ( sighs ) ( exhales ) [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) blake : ( scoffs ) yeah , yeah , what 's up ? ( sighs ) cane : hey , um , we need to meet . uh , i have a problem . blake : yeah , well , i 'm at gloworm . cane : i 'll be right there . gloria : a little more coffee , gentlemen ? blake : why not ? gloria : ahh . man : well , thank you . gloria : uh - huh . man : do i understand correctly that you 're the proprietor ? blake : uh , the original gloworm . gloria : indeed , i am . first time here ? man : yeah , new in town . gloria : great . well , welcome to genoa city . hope to see a whole lot more of you . gentlemen . blake : ( sighs ) man : what was that about ? blake : oh , cane . just some new crisis . if he thinks he 's got troubles now , just wait till he sees you . [ scene_break ] daniel : mom , mom . phyllis : yeah , she -- she has n't eaten since last night , okay ? daisy : wow . that looks beautiful . phyllis : yeah , it 's , um , a tomato and basil omelet , uh , fresh - squeezed orange juice . i 'll just take that . daniel : that 's , uh , nice . just like livin ' in a resort . daisy : it has nothing to do with me . it 's for the baby -- your baby . phyllis : ( sighs ) um , listen , i - i have to go . um , everything that she inhales and ingests , it goes right to that baby . you know , they 're finding really weird things in the cord blood , like pollutants and pesticides , so ... daniel : w - w - well , what about the note ? i need the note . phyllis : um , it 's -- it 's on -- on , my , um , on my dresser . you 'll -- you 'll find it . uh , billy 's probably havin ' a cow . [ scene_break ] woman : ( chuckles ) woman : hey ! chloe : ( laughs ) no way ! woman : you caught me moonlighting . chloe : awesome . this is nika . she 's , uh , she 's a fashion photographer . we used to work with each other all the time . nika : i happened to be in town for a few days , so i 'm volunteering a few shifts . it 's for a good cause , and katherine chancellor 's very persuasive . kevin : yeah , uh , so is her namesake . right , katie ? chloe : uh , hey . hey , so we have this idea for a christmas photo . kevin : no , no , no , no , no . she has an idea for a christmas photo . jana : okay , so , um , it 's for a preschool , and the children are gon na be decorating it themselves . man : oh , okay . may -- so maybe about 4 feet ? jana : uh , yeah , actually . that sounds just about right . chloe : that 's a big one ! kevin : let 's bop mommy on the head with that . chloe : ( laughs ) kevin : ( laughs ) nika : you know your mom 's a hoot . you know that ? kevin : yeah , well that is certainly one word for her , right ? chloe : hey , you better watch yourself . kevin : uh , why ? what could you do to me that could possibly be worse than what 's in those bags ? chloe : oh , you -- you should know that -- that we here are a world - class mother / daughter snowball - throwing team . kevin : oh , really ? really ? chloe : yes , we are . yeah . and you better watch out , 'cause we 're gon na get you right in the kisser . kevin : oh , ow . somehow i 'm ... chloe : right in the kisser . kevin : not worried about it . chloe : ( laughs ) kevin : i can take both of you down . chloe : get off me , you big old oaf . ow ! oh , do n't tickle me . no ! ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] cane : ( sighs ) cane : ( sighs ) blake : now , mate ... so come on . what 's the problem ? cane : what 's the problem ? tucker is doing a background check on james collier who does n't exist , and neither do his references . that 's the problem . blake : ( scoffs ) no worries . it 's all been taken care of . cane : and how has it been taken care of ? blake : well , it was fairly bloody obvious last time i saw tucker that red flags were raised . so we 've arranged real , live people to respond if anyone contacts james ' references . and trust me , the recommendations will be glowing . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( sighs ) well ? billy : it 's not what we discussed . phyllis : it 's so much better than what we discussed . billy : yes . phyllis : i know you did n't want me going after sharon . billy : look , the whole point was to counteract the impression we left before that we were too soft on adam . phyllis : oh , you ca n't accuse me of doing that . it 's all there in black - and- white . adam 's a murderer . adam 's scum . billy : and you lump sharon in the middle of it . phyllis : billy , sharon lumped herself in the middle of it . she got adam an attorney . she got him out of jail . i mean , what was your first thought when you heard about that ? what was it ? oh , my god , what is ashley gon na think ? and that was mine , too , but does sharon care ? no , she does n't . she does n't . she does n't care how any of this affects anyone else , including her daughter . billy : ( clears throat ) i 'm not disagreeing with you completely . it 's just y -- phyllis : you know this is gon na fly off of the shelves . billy : yes , it will , but there 's gon na be blowback -- a little bit for me , a whole lot for you , and i hope you 're ready for it , okay ? phyllis : i am . i 'm ready for it . billy : because sharon still has friends here . phyllis : ( scoffs ) billy : she has victor . she has nick , even though he 's pissed off . and jack , by the way . phyllis : uh , unh - unh . i do n't care . every word is true . billy : you 're sure ? phyllis : mm - hmm . i stand by it . you want to see the cover ? billy : oh , i do n't know . do i want to see the cover ? phyllis : i think you do . billy : wonderful . phyllis : okay , get ready . get ready . ( sighs ) billy : uh - huh . oh , wow , you 're really goin ' for it , are n't you ? phyllis : yes , i am . are you ? billy : well ... ( sighs ) ( computer keys clicking ) billy : there it is . it 's off to the printer . buckle your seat belt . [ scene_break ] daisy : i think it 's really sad your sister ca n't come home because of me . it 's not like i 'd ever do anything to hurt her . daniel : yeah . because conspiring with sarah to murder summer 's mom -- no , no , that was n't hurtful at all . daisy : sarah had me brainwashed . when i look back at the things she got me to do -- daniel : like getting pregnant ? daisy : that was n't her plan . it was n't anyone 's plan . it just ... ( sniffles ) it just happened . daniel : no , it did n't just `` happen , `` daisy . you came over to my place , and you drugged me . daisy : you -- you were confused . you ... you thought i was amber . daniel : well , at least you finally admit it . daisy : i got to imagine what it 'd feel like just for a little bit to have someone care about you , to hold you , to feel safe . yeah , i grew up with sarah -- not a lot of warmth and affection there . you should n't think that our baby came out of some dark plot . she did n't . have n't you ever done something because it felt right , even thought you knew it was wrong ? [ scene_break ] chloe : yes , you will . kevin : i mean , do you believe this ? nika : oh , man . ( laughs ) kevin : come here . chloe : okay , so you might not be able to put together whole christmas connection just yet . nika : you 're recycling bad gifts ? chloe : ( laughs ) no . ( laughs ) we are , you know , `` a wonderful life . `` you know , in the movie when the guy , he thinks that , you know , he wants to imagine what the whole world is like without him there , and it 's such a disaster ? so this is what the world looks like if , you know , there were n't stylists like me . nika : oh , it all comes together . of course . chloe : yeah , so ... kevin : yeah , but , you know , the thing is , you 're a trendsetter . so what if people take you seriously , and then you could be setting loose on the world an epidemic of mullets ? chloe : ( scoffs ) um , i 'll risk it , okay ? all right , i 'm gon na get in here . kevin : here , take your daughter . chloe : okay . you get in the sled , `` scrooge . `` kevin : all right , thank you . chloe : come on . all right . kevin : here we go . chloe : everyone together . nika : okay , right over here . kevin : you ready ? chloe : say , `` cheese . `` delia : cheese ! kevin : cheese . chloe : ( laughs ) cheese . kevin : uh , what else can you say ? say ... say ... chloe : santa claus ! delia and kevin : santa claus ! nika : say , `` gingerbread . `` all : gingerbread ! nika : say , `` christmas . `` all : christmas ! chloe : cold christmas . i 'm freezing . kevin : oh , wait , then there 's this one , too . turn around . chloe : what ? oh . ( chuckles ) nika : that 's -- aw . say , `` jingle bells . `` kevin : jingle bells . chloe : jingle bells ! delia : jingle bells . kevin : jingle bells . chloe : yay ! nika : say , `` santa . `` all : santa ! nika : ( laughs ) chloe : my wig 's falling off . aah ! oh ! nika : ( laughs ) got ta get that one . kevin : ( laughs ) chloe : ( laughs ) oh , no ! ( laughs ) kevin : quick . chloe : ( laughs ) cheese ! snowflake ! kevin : cheese ! chloe : reindeer ! kevin : why do n't i spin around ? ( makes airplane noises ) nika : okay , right this way . kevin : all right . cheese . delia : cheese ! kevin : one more . delia : cheese ! kevin : say , `` santa claus . `` delia : santa claus . chloe : santa claus ! woman : child protective services . jana : ( imitating older woman ) yes , hello , dear . uh , i 'm at the christmas tree lot on the corner of greenside and pike , and , uh , i 'm afraid that i 've just witnessed a couple taking some highly inappropriate photos with their little girl . kevin : one , two , three ... whoa ! jana : yes , you see , i work with , uh , young children , and i 'm afraid that she 's been highly traumatized . chloe : ( laughs ) whoa ! kevin : okay , no more . chloe : no more . that is a hot mess . nika : look at the wig . sofia : i know . that 's like tina turner mullet or something . ( laughs ) nika : all wrong . sofia : oh , malcolm and i have to be on your christmas card list . chloe : oh , yeah , do n't worry . it 's going out everywhere . sofia : those are great . kevin : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . did you just say everywhere ? how many people are actually gon na see this thing ? chloe : everyone . gloria : hey , i 'm gloria bardwell . i called earlier about wreaths and garlands and -- man : oh , for the restaurant . gloria : yes . man : all right , we 've got your order set aside . gloria : sure . sofia : ( laughs ) look at that . kevin : oh , no . ( laughs ) chloe : ( laughs ) kevin : ( laughs ) chloe : that looks great . kevin : you 've got ta be kidding me . chloe : oh , you look so cute . kevin : okay , wait , wait . how do i delete some of these ? chloe : hey , no , no , no , no , no . you ca n't -- no . you can not -- kevin : i 'm deleting that one . come on . sofia : who put that mistletoe up there ? chloe : what ? oh . ( groans ) ( chuckles ) kevin : oh , what the heck . chloe : what ? kevin : i 've been wanting to do this for a long time . chloe : ( laughs ) kevin : mwah ! sofia : ( laughs ) chloe : ( laughs ) gloria : are you okay ? jana : ( laughs ) yeah , of course . why do you ask ? kevin : mom , hey . gloria : hey , honey . kevin : welcome back from boca . gloria : thank you . kevin : how long have you guys been here ? jana : long enough to see you getting your photo taken . ( imitates gunshot ) kevin : ahh . jana : ( sighs ) do n't be embarrassed . it was really funny . kevin : oh , you know , um , chloe , uh , set up this whole thing where we did this traditional christmas photo . she , you know , really kind of gets into the holidays . jana : mm - hmm . yeah . well , you would naturally , you know , when you have a child ... ( sighs ) of your own . um , delia should bring that photo to school . kevin : maybe . i do n't know . jana : excuse me . kevin : ( sighs ) gloria : well , that was creepy . kevin : mom , come on . the divorce has been really hard on her . chloe : delia found all these pretty ornaments . gloria : and you have excellent taste , delia . chloe : and we were thinking maybe this one for next year . gloria : oh , come on , kevin . you 're not still thinking about raising daisy 's child . delia : ( speaking indistinctly ) chloe : ( mouthing words ) kevin : well , mom , i talked to a lawyer already . how 's that for serious ? delia : sparkle . sparkle . chloe : mm . [ scene_break ] daisy : thanks . your mom does n't want me going up and down the stairs . you ever picture her ? daniel : picture who ? daisy : the baby . i 'm hoping that she has your smile . daniel : you know what ? we 're -- we 're not gon na do this , all right ? we 're not gon na sit here and pretend like we planned this baby , like we 're a couple or something . daisy : we 're not a couple . we 're mother and father . daniel : biologically . accidentally . what 's the matter with you ? daisy : it 's not her fault . are you gon na punish her for my sins ? daniel : ( scoffs ) who 's talking about punishing anybody ? i hope she grows up and has a fantastic life . daisy : without you in it . daniel : i ca n't be late to go pick up summer . ( clears throat ) [ scene_break ] billy : so ... enjoy the peace and quiet while you can , because once this issue hits the stands , all hell 's gon na break loose . but i guess that 's not an entirely frightening prospect for someone who 's rooming with the devil . how 's that goin ' , by the way ? off the record , of course . phyllis : mm , off the record . um ... it 's okay . billy : mm - hmm . phyllis : i laid down the law right away . billy : yeah , because daisy has such respect for the law . phyllis : ( sighs ) um ... i am helping her . i am protecting my ... ( whispers ) grandchild . billy : oh . that actually scares me a little -- a lot , actually -- how far i would go to protect my kids . phyllis : ( normal voice ) kids ... ? billy : yeah , okay , kids , may -- uh , victoria and i ... phyllis : really ? billy : we do n't know . just -- it 's just -- phyllis : really ? oh , nice . billy : yeah . phyllis : off the record . off the record , billy . off the record . billy : uh , look , this is i 'm saying . you and i ... phyllis : uh - huh . billy : we would kill for our kids , right ? phyllis : mm - hmm . billy : okay , and we 're both respectable , law - abiding , decent citizens , for the most part . but how far do you think someone like daisy would go , hmm ? think about that and watch your back . phyllis : i made it clear what was goin ' on . she knows i 'm trying to protect her baby . she 's grateful . billy : how could you really know what 's goin ' on in her head ? i mean , she 's had such a messed - up life , and sometimes , you just ca n't escape that . [ scene_break ] jill : yeah . lily : okay , i 'm ready . jill : okay , good . yeah , you want your -- cane : hey . lily : hey . cane : you finish your shopping ? mwah . lily : um , no , they did n't have bumpy the camel books . jill : aw . hi , sweetheart . mwah . well , there 's plenty of time before christmas , you know ? i can just get in touch with the publisher . i have lots of contacts from when i was -- lily : whoa . whoa . hello . hello , slow down , okay ? they -- i 'm on the waiting list . they 'll probably have it next week . do n't worry . it 's fine . cane : well , you know , maybe , uh , you can fly the author in , and he can sign it personally , you know ? jill : interesting idea . lily : i think the grandparents are going a little overboard this christmas -- just a little bit . jill : that is our prerogative . hello ! lily : yeah , i had to make my dad swear that when he came back from new york , he would n't have , like , a giant piano or a life - sized teddy bear or something . jill : okay , this is mattie and charlie 's first christmas . cane : yeah , and we 're kind of getting the feeling we need to get a larger tree . lily : yeah , so we can find it behind all the presents . it 's ridiculous . cane : uh - huh . uh - huh . jill : oh , all right . we 're out of here . come on . your parents are `` bah humbugs . `` let 's go . let 's go . lily : what ? no , we 're not . jill : yes , you 're so sweet , babies . is he warm enough ? cane : yes . lily : yeah , he 's fine . jill : aw , look at him . aw , hello , sweetheart . blake : cane , lily . lily : hey . blake : hi . lily : how are you ? blake : i , uh , think you left this behind . lily : oh , my gosh , thank you . i hate when i ca n't find these things . oh , um , have you met jill fenmore ? blake : uh , no . i have n't had the pleasure , no . lily : well , this is , uh , cane 's friend from australia . they 're working together now . jill : oh , it 's lovely to meet you . blake : nice to meet you , as well . neither one of us seems to be getting much work done today , i see . lily : yeah , i stole him away so we could go christmas tree shopping . cane : yeah . blake : right , yeah . no , i saw the lot on the corner . cane : ( chuckles ) you know what ? it 's funny , 'cause if we see you there , i 'll kind of get the feeling you 're following us . blake : i 'm actually here to pick up a new book . lily : oh , i hope it 's not `` bumpy the camel . `` jill : ( laughs ) blake : why ? lily : it 's sold out . yeah . blake : no , `` bumpy the -- `` no . lily : yes . blake : damn , i knew i should have got here sooner . lily : ( laughs ) cane : yeah , well , uh , see you later . blake : uh , absolutely . lily : bye , good to see you . blake : bye , lily . lily : bye . jill : come on , we 're gon na go over here . yeah , we 'll go right over here . this is good . we 're going this way . i do n't know where you 're going . blake : ( clears throat ) the christmas tree lot . corner of greenside and pike . [ scene_break ] victoria : oh . woman : i 'm so bummed . they sold out of the new one . victoria : yeah , i know . it 's my son 's favorite . did you get on a wait list ? woman : oh . boy : come see the trains . woman : excuse us . ( laughs ) victoria : sure . [ scene_break ] lily : charlie , honey , over here . look over here at mommy . sofia : oh , you 're so cute . cane : look at mommy . nika : everybody say , `` reindeer . `` all : reindeer ! blake : so the one with cane is jill abbott fenmore . she considers herself his adoptive mother . nika : good one . let 's get cane and charlie surrounded by all the lovely ladies in their lives . cane : oh , you hear that , charlie ? you hear that ? you see how good we got it ? all right , we got it good . jill : we got it good . there , sweetheart , look . cane : come on let 's go . nika : say , `` cheese . `` jill : there you go . blake : old cane 's become quite the family man . man : it 's too bad his loyalty lies with the wrong family . lily : maybe one more ? cane : one more . okay . [ scene_break ] daniel : oh , look at all the trees . summer : can we get this one ? daniel : oh , you want to get this one , huh ? well , um , you do know how small my apartment is , right ? i mean , if we get this one , then i 'm probably gon na wind up sleepin ' on the fire escape . is that what you want ? summer : ( giggles ) let 's take it to mommy . daniel : well , you know , mommy 's not home right now , and even if she was , we 're not supposed to go there . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) daisy : come in . oh , uh , daniel just left . you missed him . kevin : i -- well , actually , i came to see you . i tried to call first , but -- daisy : oh . ( chuckles ) but they took away the phones and the internet and the tin cans and string just in case . kevin : i guess you ca n't really complain , though . it 's pretty cushy compared to jail . daisy : you know what ? in some ways , it 's worse than jail . at least there , i was just a number . nobody knew me well enough to hate me . here , everybody hates me . kevin : well , i would n't say that . daisy : name one person who gives a damn about me here -- not the child growing inside me , but me . ( chuckles ) sarah was a mess . yeah , she used me , but , uh , she -- she took care of me . and my whole life , even before i was born , i always had my brother beside me . ( sighs ) kevin : you still do . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( gasps ) hey ! there 's my girl . oh , i was just thinking about you . look at you . look at you . chloe : okay , do you think that maybe you could not say that ? call her your little girl ? 'cause she 's my little girl . victoria : oh . well ... well , everybody loves delia because she 's so adorable . chloe : mm - hmm . victoria : oh , boy , i 'm just gon na set you down here . chloe : oh , are -- are you not feeling -- are you sick ? victoria : i am really -- i 'm okay . chloe : and you 're picking up my child ? okay , well ... ( scoffs ) victoria : just relax , okay ? chloe : oh . victoria : just relax . chloe : yeah , but you 're a mother , and you know that you should -- you should know better . victoria : okay , well , if it is what i think it is , it 's not contagious , all right ? ( sighs ) chloe : oh . oh , so you mean ... like , in nine months , you 'll be feeling better . victoria : yeah . chloe : mm . victoria : it 's possible . [ scene_break ] daniel : okay , so mom explained to you that she 's helping take care of someone who 's sick , right ? which is -- it 's really nice of her . summer : i could help . daniel : i know you could help . and you know what ? i know that you would be a great helper , because your dad told me what a great job you 're doing helping take care of faith . but you know what ? the thing about this lady is ... ( sighs ) she 's kind of a pain in the butt . summer : ( giggles ) daniel : you think that 's funny , but it 's true . it 's true . you know , she 's one of those people who 's really unhappy and she always tries to make everyone else around her be unhappy , too , and she 's pretty good at it , because she 's got a lot of practice doing it , like the grinch . you know who the grinch is , right ? mm . so obviously mom does n't want you hanging out with someone like that , 'cause what if she was mean to you ? so mom just thinks that while she 's taking care of her , which is just gon na be for another couple weeks -- just a little temporary thing , i promise -- it 's better for you to stay with dad and faith . you 're havin ' fun with them , right ? summer : i miss mommy . daniel : yeah , i know you do . come here . i know you do . [ scene_break ] kevin : so have you given any thought to it ? me raising the baby ? daisy : it 's weird for me to picture her with anyone but me . kevin : daisy , that 's not realistic . and being a good parent , and i know that neither of us ... daisy : ( sighs ) kevin : have firsthand experience with that , um , sometimes means making tough decisions . and i 'm family . i 'm your family . and i would never hold any of that against her , you know ? ( door opens ) kevin : uh , everything that happened and who her mother is . daisy : unlike phyllis , you mean . kevin : i 'm just saying -- phyllis : well , un -- unlike phyllis , what ? what are you talking about ? daisy : oh , uh , kevin was offering to raise my baby . phyllis : oh . are you kidding ? kevin : no . no , i 'm not kidding . phyllis : um , kevin , that 's really sweet of you . it 's really sweet , i mean , being daniel 's best friend and all , but no one would expect you -- kevin : uh , yes , you 're right . i am daniel 's best friend . phyllis : right . kevin : but i 'm the baby 's uncle . phyllis : i know . there are people in the world who would do that job much better than you . kevin : ooh , i disagree . phyllis : um , listen , kevin , given your history , just -- kevin : listen , phyllis , you have a history , too . phyllis : what are you talking about ? kevin : uh ... phyllis : ( scoffs ) kevin : nothing . nothing . well , actually , no . you know what ? i was talking about the time that you were declared an unfit parent . so i do n't think you 're in any position to be throwing stones at me . phyllis : oh , you know what ? i can throw a lot of stones , a lot of stones , and i have really , really good aim , kevin . kevin : i 'm not so sure about that . daisy : hello ? remember me ? i 'm still here . the baby 's mother . the one who actually gets to make this decision . [ scene_break ] cane : all right . lily : oh , that 's so pretty . i 'm glad that we got this one . cane : huh ? sofia : nice work , cane . lily : yeah . cane : thank you . so -- lily : so who wants some eggnog ? anyone ? cane : uh , that 's code . that means , uh , we would like you to stay and do decorations , so ... lily : yeah . sofia : ( chuckles ) well , i can hang around for a little bit . where are the lights ? i could get you started . lily : they 're in the garage . i 'll get 'em . do n't worry about it . sofia : no , no , no . you sit . enjoy your eggnog . i 'll get it . lily : okay . cane : yeah , you 've , uh , been on your feet all day . come here . lily : yeah . cane : ( sighs ) lily : ( sighs ) cane : ( grunts ) so you still have n't told me what you want for christmas . hmm ? lily : well , 'cause i have everything i want . what about you ? have you been a good boy this year ? ( chuckles ) cane : um , all i want for christmas is my family to be healthy , to be happy and to be safe . that 's all i want . lily : ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] blake : ( sighs ) so now you know what cane 's been up to . man : she could tell me more . man : hello . jana : okay . if you 'd just excuse me . um ... man : sure . boy : miss jana ! jana : ( gasps ) well , hello ! how are you ? nice to see you here . woman : you 're his favorite teacher . jana : yeah ? oh , well , it 's so wonderful running into you here . you know , i 've seen delia here , too . woman : she 's a sweetheart . jana : yes , i know . she 's so cute . i ca n't get enough of her . woman : say good - bye to miss jana . boy : bye . jana : bye . ( laughs ) so sweet . see you soon . woman : okay , come on . boy : see you soon . jana : ( sighs ) sorry . man : that 's okay . jana : okay , um , my car is just -- it 's that one over there . man : all right . okay . no problem . jana : i 'll just follow you . come on . gloria : what are you up to ? jana : ( sighs ) i do n't know what you 're talking about . gloria : i 'm watching you , jana . [ scene_break ] chloe : you know what ? would you give uncle kevin the present that we got him ? ( gasps ) go grab it . go grab it . kevin : you got a present for me ? chloe : mm - hmm . kevin : is that for me ? chloe : yeah . there it is . delia : all right . kevin : ( chuckles ) whoa . delia : ow . chloe : ( chuckles ) oh . kevin : you okay ? delia : yeah . kevin : wow . chloe : mm - hmm . kevin : ( sighs ) that was really , really nice of you . chloe : well , you know , we 're trying to stay positive , because we know that daisy 's gon na do the right thing , and she 's gon na let you raise the baby . kevin : thank you . can i have a hug ? chloe : ( chuckles ) kevin : see ? this is what happens when kids grow up with the love they deserve . they are kind and sweet and thoughtful , just like you . chloe : yeah , she 's a good girl . kevin : and that 's what i want for my niece . ( doorbell rings ) chloe : oh , i 'll get it . kevin : do you want some hot chocolate ? i want some hot chocolate . ( grunts ) delia : me , too . kevin : you do ? chloe : hey . woman : hello . i 'm from child protective services . chloe : oh , hi . come on in . um , i 'm sorry . is there a problem in the building ? woman : is that delia abbott ? chloe : yeah . yeah , it is . why ? woman : we 've had a complaint . [ scene_break ] billy : hello , honey . ( singsong voice ) i have a present for you . ta - da , ta - da ta - da ! yay ! victoria : ( sighs ) i do n't need it . i 'm not pregnant . billy : you sure ? victoria : it 's just a bug . billy : you sure , sure ? victoria : i got my ... ( sighs ) billy : oh , gotcha . okay , well ... ( clears throat ) that 's okay . we 'll just save that for next month , and we 'll keep trying . in the meantime , i 'm gon na give you a kiss , but we 're gon na take precautions . ( chuckles ) mwah ! now stay on your side of the couch . ( chuckles ) victoria : thanks . [ scene_break ] daniel : ho ho ho ! phyllis : what are you doing ? what are you -- what are you doing here ? what -- daniel : ( grunts , sighs ) phyllis : hey . what a surprise . daisy : you must be summer . summer : is there a baby in your tummy ? phyllis : yeah , there 's a baby in her tummy . daisy : ( chuckles ) yeah . phyllis : yeah , there is . baby . baby girl , go upstairs right now , right now , really quick . your favorite pajamas are on the bed . and , uh , go pack every single thing you want to bring to your daddy 's , okay ? every single thing . do n't forget anything . summer : ( giggling ) phyllis : what are you doing ? what are you doing ? why are you bringing her here ? daniel : ( sighs ) well ... ( sighs ) it , uh , is christmastime , and since i 'm not in such a festive mood and i do n't want to decorate , that little girl needs someplace that she can deck the halls . oh , yeah , and then maybe she misses her mother . phyllis : ( sighs ) she ca n't come here , daniel . it 's not possible . she can not be here with her . daniel : she can be here if daisy 's not here . phyllis : no , she ca n't ! she needs to stay here . ( sighs ) it 's a high - risk pregnancy . she ca n't be in jail . i do n't know what else to tell you . even the judge agreed . daniel : i 'm not saying send her back to jail . i 'm saying she should come home with me . [ next_on ] kevin : what are you implying ? billy : you are a lousy influence on my daughter . daisy : kevin said he 's -- daniel : no , no , i know what kevin said -- that he wants to take it . no , there 's no way i 'm gon na let that happen . man : so what did he tell you about himself ? jill : i really do n't think that cane ever felt wanted . | victoria experiences morning sickness and thinks that she is already pregnant . kevin plays hide - and - seek with delia before chloe suggests that they have pics taken for the christmas cards . jill and lily relive christmases past when billy was a young boy . sofia stops by to check on cane and tells him that they are doing a background check on blake . cane is beside himself with worry regarding what to do about the background check . daisy wakes up as daniel comes to visit to get a note in order to pick summer up from school . daisy 's baby begins to kick . cane asks sofia why they are doing a background check on blake . cane calls blake and tells him that they have a problem . a man questions blake about the phone call . kevin , chloe and delia arrive for their christmas photos . chloe and kevin have a snowball fight . blake lets cane know that everything has been taken care of . billy becomes upset over the article about sharon and adam . daniel and daisy argue over the fact that she became pregnant as a result of drugging him . the christmas photos are taken as sofia watches , wanting to be on the christmas card list . kevin and chloe kiss which does n't sit well with jana . gloria notices that something upset jana . kevin and jana meet and discuss the christmas photos . a woman from child protective services visits chloe and kevin . |
michael : well ... ( sighs ) congratulations . you made the headlines , and not just here -- all over the world . victor : i did exactly as i wanted it . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jack : oh , yeah , i saw it . so did kyle , over breakfast . ashley : how did he take the news ? jack : my son put his faith in victor newman . we both know what happens when you make that mistake . how did he react to finding out a man he idolized was responsible for his mother 's murder ? if victor was n't in jail right now , i 'd want to do to him what he did to diane . ashley : abby wanted to come back from l.a . i told her there was nothing she could do . we 're all in a state of shock , obviously . jack : shock ? the only thing that surprises me is that he admitted it . ashley : victor did n't do it . i 've known him a long time . i know he 's capable of a lot of things . he did not bash in diane 's head . he did n't . jack : whereas i know he is capable of anything . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) nick : ( sighs ) it 's been ringing all morning -- victoria : ( sighs ) have you heard from mom ? is she okay ? because i have n't heard from her . nick : yeah , i swung by the ranch this morning to check on her . bonnie said she was up most of the night and she had just fallen asleep , so i did n't want to wake her up . victoria : ( sighs ) tim : tim johns , `` wall street weekly . `` why do you think your father killed diane jenkins ? nick : ( sighs ) you know , i 'd appreciate you respecting our family 's privacy . tim : are you worried this will drive your mother to drink again ? nick : okay . we 're not answering any more questions today , okay ? victoria : thank you . nick : damn parasites . so glad i got out of that business . victoria : yeah , that 's for sure . oh , and for the record , billy said he would n't go near this story . nick : you think he 'll stick to that ? victoria : honestly , i do n't really care . it 's like , truly , these days , i do not know what to think about dad . it 's like , who the hell is he , anyway ? nick : look , vick , i 'm not making excuses for what dad did to you and billy , but this is our father . i mean , if we 're not gon na support him right now , who will ? [ scene_break ] avery : you 're back . sharon : i hope you do n't mind that i tracked you down here , avery . i need your help . avery : what happened ? what 's wrong ? sharon : this ... this is what 's wrong . it 's beyond wrong . avery : if victor confessed -- sharon : there 's something else going on here , avery , and i want you to find out what it is . i want you to help victor the way that you helped me , because i 'm not gon na stand by and watch that man go to prison . [ scene_break ] michael : i still think there 's a better way of handling this than throwing your life away . victor : would you rather i throw nikki 's life away ? michael : even if , for argument 's sake , even if what you say is true , let me build a case . there are extenuating circumstances . i can do -- victor : listen to me . i killed diane jenkins , okay ? that 's it . when can we finish this ? michael : the arraignment has not been scheduled , and even when it is , i am telling you , the court is not required to accept your guilty plea . victor : i am telling you they have been waiting for a long time to nail me . michael : just -- but this is a crime you did not commit , victor ! victor : come here . do not let anyone hear you say that . is that clear ? [ scene_break ] spencer : my office is thrilled to have closed this case . kudos to everyone on the force who helped make it happen . you , too . police commissioner 's a happy man this morning . ronan : and you -- you 're still accepting this . spencer : newman confessed . ronan : after months and months of denying that he had anything to do with it , he suddenly cops to it right as we 're about to arrest nikki ? spencer : what 's your point ? ronan : my point is , no matter what victor newman claims , there 's still a hell of a lot more to this story . spencer : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nikki : ( sighs ) oh , thank you . bonnie : anything else you want ? nothing to eat ? nikki : just juice , thanks . bonnie : the whole staff is really concerned about mr. newman , so if there 's anything any of us can do -- nikki : oh , well , i -- i - i do n't really think there is , but i appreciate that . thank you . ( doorbell rings ) deacon : good morning . nikki : ( slams glass down ) good morning . that 'll be all , bonnie . thank you . bonnie : yes , ma'am . deacon : have i ever told you how much i love the sound of your voice in the morning ? you know , it 's too bad it had to be on the telephone . nikki : stop talking . deacon : what 's the matter ? what ? i ca n't give you a compliment ? nikki : you saw me in the park the night that diane died . i need to know exactly what you saw . deacon : well , uh -- ( doorbell rings ) nikki : oh , who is that now ? deacon : what 's the matter ? are you not in the mood for a party ? nikki : will you just shut up ? deacon : just send 'em away , whoever it is . come on . nikki : you never shut up . deacon : ( sighs ) oh , great . kay : i most certainly do not need to be announced . i 've been coming to this house since before you were born . deacon : ( sighs ) kay : what 's he doing here ? deacon : well , i assume we probably came for the same reason -- our concern for nikki . look , i saw her at a couple meetings . she looked like she could use some support . kay : well , i 'm here now , would you so kindly take a hike . deacon : uh , nikki , just let me know if you need anything , okay ? kay : she wo n't , not from you . deacon : mrs. chancellor , always a pleasure . nikki . kay : why did n't you call me ? and what the devil is going on with victor ? ( door slams ) nikki : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] michael : have you thought about what this will mean to your family ? victor : that is all i 've thought of . michael : oh , about the company -- did you check the stock price this morning ? victor : i do n't give a damn about business right now . i want this over with . michael : ( quietly ) victor , if you were in prison , the person who did this is still out there . they 're not gon na look for him or her . victor : michael , i asked you to do your job , all right ? michael : ( normal voice ) this is important . you can not do this to yourself . you can not ! adam : am i interrupting something ? michael : yes ! victor : no , he 's not . do as i asked you to do . get it over with now . adam : nicholas wants back at newman enterprises . victor : that was his decision . he has a lot of experience with the company . adam : and i have your back , and i 'll continue to scratch it as long as you scratch mine . victor : is that so ? [ scene_break ] victoria : you know , we 've already discussed this . nick : yes , and i 'm not gon na try and force you to do anything you 're not prepared to do . victoria : ( sighs ) and guilt wo n't work , either , in case you 're wondering . nick : then what will ? victoria : nick ... ( sighs ) nothing , okay ? i just -- i want to focus on mom right now , and helping her . nick : yeah , and we 're both gon na be there for her , but i ca n't abandon dad . he needs one of us at newman . victoria : hold on . you 're going back ? nick : i know we talked about starting a business together ... victoria : ( scoffs ) nick : and we can do that , vick . we can . but i just -- i just do n't trust adam . victoria : yeah , well , that makes two of us . [ scene_break ] adam : i thought we had an understanding . victor : you know damn well that newman enterprises is huge and diversified . plenty of room for you and nicholas , okay ? adam : your loyalty to your `` good son `` is admirable . it 's a shame that he 's not loyal in return . if you want this ... to succeed ... victor : mm - hmm . adam : you 'll need someone who thinks just like you , and who knows your plans and your wishes , and who can give the things that you need and deliver those things , so that you can attain that plan . victor : mm - hmm . adam : that person needs to call the shots , not be constantly undermined by someone who only knows half the story . victor : if any of my kids want to return to newman enterprises , i will not stand in their way . nor will you . however , you will be in charge . adam : can you make sure that everyone is clear on that ? that includes nikki . victor : you be clear on one thing -- if you fail me , there 'll be hell to pay . [ scene_break ] kay : i can only imagine the stress you must be under . nikki : i 'll be fine , katherine . you do n't have to worry about me . kay : darling , how can i not be worried ? especially when i walk in and find that loathsome man in your living room . nikki : ( sighs ) kay : have you talked to victor ? how 's he doing ? nikki : when nicholas and i saw him in the jail last night , he was his stoic self . kay : you and nicholas ? not victoria ? nikki : she 's not in a good place right now anyway ? where he 's concerned . kay : has victor offered any explanation ? cause i ca n't believe he 's claiming he did this . nikki : ( pops lips ) i know , neither can i , but he insists that he killed diane . kay : do you believe that , nikki ? [ scene_break ] spencer : victor confessed . you 've done your job . it 's time to back off . i - i 'll take it from here . ronan : and totally blow off a viable suspect ? spencer : what physical evidence do we have against nikki ? nothing , all circumstantial , whereas with victor , we have -- ronan : we just realized that nikki should be on the list . spencer : you 're here for this case . then once it 's over , you move on to another assignment , right ? ronan : yeah , that 's the plan . spencer : then maybe you 're clinging to this case because you want to stay in town after all . ronan : no . you know this has nothing to do with me . this has not a thing to do with me . just -- all this does n't add up . if you give me just a minute to look over the evidence again , i could be able to -- michael : excuse me . when will my client be formally charged ? ( stomps foot ) ronan : that depends . is victor still sticking to his story ? michael : that 's what he says . spencer : good enough for me . i 'll give rosemary 's clerk a call , see what her schedule 's like . ronan : ( sighs ) so that 's what he says , huh ? michael : mm . ronan : what do you say , counsel ? michael : my job is to speak for my client . ronan : you do n't believe for a second that victor 's guilty . as a matter of fact , you probably know for certain that he is n't . so he cops to this just as i 'm about to go arrest his former wife . come on , counsel . you and i both know that 's no coincidence . [ scene_break ] jack : well , i 've been hearing great reports from the west coast . every store that abby has appeared at is exceeding sales expectations . ashley : right . jack : and it 's almost two weeks till christmas . ashley : i know . i 'm so proud of the way she stepped in . i think she 's finally found her niche . i 'm keeping my fingers crossed . jack : ooh , the next abbott generation , stepping up . nipping at our heels . ashley : mm . jack : you know , it might just be time . ashley : time for what ? jack : to make a real play for beauty of nature . ashley : oh , boy . we already had this discussion . you know that . jack : that was before victor torpedoed his own company . believe me , if newman stock prices keep plummeting , that board will be willing to consider the possibility of spinning off beauty of nature , and when they do , what does that mean for us ? we would own the cosmetics industry . we would have it locked , ash , and we will be building a legacy for abby and kyle and delia , when it 's their turn . ashley : so is this the part where i 'm supposed to say you 're right and i agree with you ? because i do n't agree with you . jack : ash , l - listen -- ashley : i have n't changed my mind . jack : all we -- ashley : no , jackie , i just do n't think that now is the right time for us to make that kind of acquisition . jack : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sharon : when adam is victor 's corroborating witness , what does that tell you ? we do n't have the whole story , and neither do the police . avery : okay , i understand why you want to help victor , but he has a very , very competent lawyer ... ( footsteps approach ) avery : speaking of whom -- sharon : michael ! listen . we 've got ta put a stop to this . i - i am not going to let victor go to prison . michael : all right , you know ? listen to me . sharon , you may have to . sharon : hey , i do n't want to hear that ever again , you understand me ? come here . i 've been talking to avery . i want to hire her . michael : what ? sharon : she can help you get victor out of this . michael : no . no , no . no . [ scene_break ] victoria : oh , i love you , too . okay . i 'm gon na see you sometime after the holiday , okay ? all right . i love you and i miss you . have fun baking , sweetie . bye - bye . kay : hi . victoria : oh , hey , hey , katherine . kay : may i ? victoria : yeah . kay : is your son excited about the holidays ? victoria : yeah . yeah , he and mac are -- are baking cookies , like we used to do when , you know , when he lived here . ( sighs ) kay : i can only imagine how you would feel if he turned his back on you . victoria : well , i would never give my child a reason to do that . kay : your family needs you , victoria , and not just victor -- your mother , too . you need to present a united front whatever your differences are with your father . victoria : oh , differences . that 's funny . is that what you think this is , differences ? because ... oh , my god . you do n't know , do you ? kay : know what ? victoria : billy disappeared for a reason , katherine . my father deliberately kept him away from delia and away from everyone that loves him . [ scene_break ] victor : ( sighs ) you should n't have come back here . nikki : victor , i will not allow you to do this . victor : sweetheart , i am sick and tired of my family being harassed , okay ? i did it , and that 's it . nikki : how can you say that ? you and i both know that -- victor : you do n't know a damn thing . you were drunk that night , remember ? you do n't know what happened . i do . nikki : i do n't believe that you would kill diane . victor : you sure of that ? nikki : positive . victor : blows to the head are not the only thing that killed diane jenkins . nikki : what do you mean ? victor : she was injected with a paralyzing drug before she was bludgeoned to death . the police found that drug in my safe . [ scene_break ] adam : we are not in turmoil . in fact , it 's quite the opposite . nick : what 's going on ? adam : newman enterprises is quite robust . woman : how can you make that claim when the stock 's tanking ? adam : oh , come on , terri . you know how this goes . this is `` sell on the news . `` that 's all that 's happening . the scared money 's out , which is never a bad thing . the fundamentals here are strong , despite what the headlines say , and , uh , we 've done quite well . we have performed brilliantly in victor 's absences in the past , and i imagine we 'll do quite the same with my strong leadership . terri : are you saying you 're in charge now ? adam : i am , per a conversation with my father this morning . nick : i believe my brother is speaking out of turn . he will not be running this company . tim : are you ready to make a statement ? nick : i told you earlier i wo n't be making any more statements . this press conference is over . thank you for your time . terri : just one quick question . nick : that is all . thank you . adam : thank you all . adam : ( sighs ) you got a hell of a lot of nerve , brother . nick : i do ? where the hell do you get off making this ridiculous claim that you 'll be heading newman enterprises ? adam : it 's not ridiculous at all . i 'm acting on our father 's orders . nick : dad handed the reins to me . adam : sorry , brother . dad and i have spoken since then . he believes i 'm a stronger candidate to lead this company . you can confirm it with him yourself if you 'd like . nick : well , newman enterprises is a public company , which means dad can tell you you 're in charge all he wants , but that does n't make it so . that 's up to the board and you can bet i will be challenging this . [ scene_break ] michael : thank you . um ... while victor respects avery 's legal abilities , he 's not looking to expand his legal team quite yet , not to mention the fact that i myself have a personal conflict of interest with avery , in that she is trying to free the woman who tortured my wife . avery : you ca n't save someone who does n't want to be saved . sharon : i do n't care what michael just said . victor never walked away from me , and i 'm not gon na walk away from him , even if he wants me to . [ scene_break ] kay : billy was delia 's bone marrow donor ? victoria : ( sighs ) yeah . look , uh , after my father found billy in myanmar and got him out of prison , he proceeded to blackmail him . kay : dear god . victoria : yeah , he found a doctor that harvested billy 's bone marrow in secret . in exchange for delia 's life , billy promised to never come back to genoa city . kay : ( sighs ) i 've made some regrettable decisions regarding my family that seemed justifiable at the time , but to keep that little girl 's father from her when she was so sick ... victoria : it 's - kay : and -- and putting us through all that hell of not knowing whether billy was dead or alive ... ( sighs ) victoria : it 's disgusting . kay : it 's beyond the pale , even for victor . how could that man be so selfish ? [ scene_break ] victor : i killed diane jenkins . you had nothing to do with it . her body has been exhumed . nikki : for what ? victor : ( sighs ) a drug test . the normal test does n't ... show the drug i used . they have to run a special test to detect it . the medical examiner is doing that right now , and i 'm sure he 'll detect it . it 'll be all over the news in no time at all . how would i know that if i did n't kill her ? nikki : ( gasps ) victor : sweetheart , i 'm telling you the truth . you had nothing to do with her . i killed her , all right ? nikki : ( sobs , mouths words ) victor : you have got to go home right now and pull yourself together , be strong . nikki : ( sobs ) victor : you 're in charge of the family , okay ? nikki : ( sobs ) no , victor -- victor : sweetheart ... nikki : ( sobbing ) victor : leave it to me . everything will be all right , okay ? please go now . [ nikki remembering ] nikki : ( sighs shakily ) i let them accuse my family ... victor : sweetheart , sweetheart , sweetheart ... nikki : i 'm a horrible , horrible person . victor : sweetheart , you 're not a horrible person , okay ? nikki : i am . victor : now stop it . i 'll make it go away , okay ? nikki : i 'm gon na have to -- i have to do that thing with the , um , uh , confess . victor : oh , sweetheart . nikki : ( sobbing ) [ scene_break ] ronan : nikki . we need to talk . show you to my office ? [ scene_break ] jack : i thought we had the same vision . ashley : we do , but not on the timetable . jack : the timing could n't be better . newman is on the ropes . ashley : i do n't agree with you , okay ? i do n't want to be that company . i do n't want to be the company that takes advantage of another 's misfortune . jack : oh , no , ash , ash , ash , this is business . ashley : oh , please . jack : this is the way the game is played . ashley : do n't say that to me . jack : how do you think victor would react if the situations were reversed ? i 'll tell you how he 'd react . ( cell phone rings ) jack : hold on two seconds . i 'm waiting for this cana -- oh , kyle 's school . jack abbott . is he okay ? then -- uh , okay , i - i 'm on my way there . ashley : what happened ? jack : kyle just got in a fight at school ashley : oh , no . jack : oh , i tried to talk him out of going in today . he said he had to . ashley : kids can be so cruel at that age . jack : okay , we are not finished with this conversation about beauty of nature , okay ? ashley : and maybe we are , maybe we are . jack : i 'm not giving up . ashley : ( sighs ) i 'll walk you out . jack : oh , kyle . [ scene_break ] victoria : hey , can i get a regular coffee , please ? woman : mm - hmm . deacon : uh , hi , victoria . victoria : ( sighs ) deacon : how 's your mom doing ? victoria : it 's none of your business . deacon : you know , no matter what you think about me , i happen to care about her . victoria : stay away from my family . deacon : from what i read , you got a lot bigger problems than me to worry about . ( grunts ) man : instead of paying 5 bucks for some fancy coffee , maybe you ought to be saving your money to pay back mr. veneziano . deacon : angelo will get his money , all right ? man : i hope so , 'cause next time , i wo n't be so nice . deacon : some coffee . great . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kay : you 're not protecting your daughter or anyone else . you 're playing god with people 's lives . victor : i did what i felt i had to , okay ? kay : yeah , i suppose that means you 're not going to explain this ridiculous murder confession , either . victor : katherine , leave it alone , please . kay : ( sighs ) victor , why are you doing this ? you of all people should know there are always options . ( door opens ) michael : thank you . oh , hello , katherine . kay : will you please talk some sense into your client ? michael : i am here to inform victor that his arraignment is starting shortly . i can get you a suit . victor : i do n't want a damn suit . i want to wear this , okay ? kay : i 'll call nikki . victor : no , you will call no one . kay : she 'd want to be there , victor . victor : and i do n't want her there . kay : fine . then i 'll go . victor : no , i do n't want you there , either . kay : what is the matter with you , victor ? victor : i do n't want any of you to interrupt the proceedings in that courtroom , okay ? now kindly leave it alone . kay : ( sighs ) victor : tell the guard to unlock me , please . let 's go . ( taps table ) michael : okay . mr. newman 's ready . victor : thank you . kay : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ronan : so why would you leave the hospital and not let anybody know where you 'd be ? nikki : i have a question for you this time -- was diane ever given a drug that would paralyze her ? ronan : hmm . i ca n't discuss anything pertaining to an ongoing investigation with you . nikki : i see . ronan : when you left the rehab facility , what was your state of mind ? nikki : i was very upset . i - i wanted to see my family . ronan : you were upset . upset by what ? by the lawsuit that filed against you ? by the pictures of you and victor she sold to the tabloid ? nikki : yes , yes , all of that , and more . ronan : okay . well , then , when you got on the road , what happened ? nikki : i blacked out . i do n't remember anything until i woke up , and i was so ashamed . i knew that the rehab obviously had not worked , so i turned straight around and went back . [ scene_break ] ashley : vicki . i 'm so happy i ran into you . how 's your dad ? victoria : i have no idea . have n't seen him . ( sighs ) ashley : why not ? oh , do n't tell me you think he actually killed diane . victoria : dad 's confessing has nothing to do with it . ashley : well , you 're obviously upset with him . why ? victoria : ( sighs ) not because of what i think he did , but because of what i know he did . [ scene_break ] nikki : ( sighs ) how did you get in here ? deacon : uh , i just asked bonnie to let me in , told her that we had n't finished our conversation , so ... nikki : i - i -- forget it . stop -- stop talking . tell me what you saw at the park . do you know what happened to diane ? deacon : honey , i know everything . nikki : did victor do it ? he says that he did , but i - i - i 'm not sure what i remember . i - i do n't know what to believe . [ scene_break ] sharon : i do n't remember security being that fierce . avery : judge click is all business . she does n't like looky - loos in her courtroom . sharon : i had to be here to support victor , and i need you to pay very close attention to what happens in there , from a legal standpoint . i 'm happy to pay you for your time . avery : this one 's on the house . i have a feeling this is gon na be worth seeing . come on . judge click : i have imposed a media blackout on today 's proceedings . i wo n't have my courtroom turned into a circus . spencer : i 'm fine with that , your honor . michael : so are we . judge click : mr. newman , the charge is murder in the first degree . how do you plead ? victor : guilty , your honor . judge click : does the state accept this plea ? ronan : uh , excuse me , your honor . i 'm ronan malloy . i 'm on loan from the fbi to the . g.c.p.d . i 'm the lead investigator in this case , and i realize that it may be out of line for me to address the court -- spencer : you certainly are . judge click : i would like to hear what mr. malloy has to say . ronan : thank you , your honor . although the d.a . says he 's satisfied , i have serious reservations about mr. newman 's guilt , even if his confession was genuine and he was involved in the murder of ms . jenkins , it 's possible , your honor , it 's actually more than possible , that he did not act alone in this . there 's growing evidence in this case that links at least one other person to this crime . [ scene_break ] jack : oh , kyle , 15 minutes on , 15 minutes off with that ice , okay ? ( telephone rings ) jack : abbott residence . rafe , hey , thanks for getting back to me . i appreciate it . uh , my son kyle is upstairs nursing a black eye right now . he got into a fight with a boy at school who said something about victor murdering his mother . thank you , i appreciate that . it 's been a difficult time . anyway , the reason i 'm calling , the thing i 'm most worried about , is this -- ever since diane died , victor has been waving around this document that diane supposedly gave him , granting him sole custody of kyle should anything happen to her . oh , no , believe me , he knows i would fight him to the death on this . i do n't want this affecting kyle . i do n't want him to know anything about it . yes , so i want this document , bogus as it is , voided by a judge . yeah , if victor somehow manages to get out of jail , kyle is not spending one more night under that man 's roof . [ scene_break ] ashley : i just ca n't believe him . i mean , how could victor do that to my brother and to delia ? and you 're his daughter . how could he do that to you ? victoria : because dad has to control everything and everyone , or he 's not happy . ashley : well , i can understand you not wanting anything to do with him after that . i mean , i 've been there a couple times myself , as you know . victoria : yeah , well , dad is who he is , and he is never going to change . ( sighs ) ashley : so what are you gon na do , now that you 're leaving newman ? victoria : i do n't know . i mean , nick and i talked about maybe working together , you know , but i do n't think that 's gon na happen anytime soon . ashley : why do n't you come back to jabot ? victoria : what ? seriously ? ashley : yes , i 'm serious . jack has always wanted beauty of nature , and you 're the one that made it a success . what ? why do n't we all work together and develop a new jabot line that could go toe - to - toe with every product that beauty of nature has ? you 're a newman and an abbott , right ? i think this is perfect . what do you think ? [ scene_break ] nick : an emergency board meeting is being convened . they will decide who 's running this company . adam : fine , but until then , our father gets to say who 's in charge , and that would be me . nick : for now , maybe , but not for long . [ scene_break ] kay : ( sighs ) nikki , it 's katherine . victor ordered me not to do this , but i think you should know he 's being arraigned this very minute . [ scene_break ] nikki : whatever you know , you have to tell me . deacon , please , i am begging you . deacon : what happened in the park -- if i told anyone , it would destroy your family . [ scene_break ] spencer : the people believe that there is sufficient evidence to substantiate mr. newman 's confession that he alone killed diane jenkins . michael : my client has admitted guilt and will allocate . judge click : after hearing agent malloy 's statement , i am not satisfied , and will reserve judgment pending further investigation and an evidentiary hearing . until that time , the court refuses to accept mr. newman 's guilty plea . victor : your honor , you can not do that . judge click : i can , and i did . [ next_on ] victoria : when am i gon na make an honest man out of you ? ( giggles ) beverly : i think it might be a little too late for that . sharon : do you really believe that your father is the killer ? nikki : i know what happened , and i know what i have to do . | victoria is hurt when nick decides to go back to newman enterprises because he has to support victor right now . adam goes to visit victor and gets assurance that he will be in charge of the company even if nick wants to return . victor tells adam that if he fails him in his plan to protect nikki or with the company , he will be very sorry about it . jack wants to take advantage of newman 's falling stock to try and grab beauty of nature , but ashley does n't want to take advantage of a bad situation . victoria tells katherine and ashley how victor kept billy away from his family . ashley asks victoria to come work with jabot to develop a product line to compete with beauty of nature . |
victor : what the hell are you doing here , showing up at the door like this ? sharon : may i come in ? victor : no , you may not . sharon : victor , i need to speak with you . it 's urgent . victor : nikki and i are throwing a party for our family . you 're not family , so kindly leave . sharon : everyone in this room needs to hear what i have to say . victor : no , they do not need to hear what you have to say . nikki : victor , the guests are waiting . who is it -- ? sharon : nikki . nikki : oh , my god . sharon : what a lovely dress . nikki : what the hell are you doing here ? victor : she has something to say . nikki : oh , no , she does n't . victor , you 're not going to allow this ? victor : just leave her alone . the best way to deal with someone that self- destructive is to give them enough rope . sharon : hello , everyone . nick : sharon . what is this about ? what are you doing here ? nikki : i 'm sure this can wait . you 're interrupting a private party . sharon : i assumed you 'd all be here . that 's why i came . victoria : you knew about the housewarming ? who told you ? how 'd you get the address ? sharon : it does n't really matter how i found out . what matters is that you 're all in one place . chelsea : you told sharon , but not me ? noah : mom , hey , um , maybe -- maybe you should n't be here right now . sharon : well , i am here , noah , and i have something to say to all of you . nikki : oh , no , no , you do n't . i 'm not gon na let you barge in here and take over just to drop some kind of bomb on us . not gon na happen ! [ scene_break ] kyle : you know , this place does close for the night . jack : yeah , i have heard rumors to that effect . kyle : about ready to head out ? jack : not yet . kyle : you put in close to a full day today . jack : `` oh , do n't push yourself too hard , pop . `` kyle : yeah , well ... jack : i appreciate your concern . i just need to finish this up , okay ? kyle : well , what are you working on ? jack : i 'm going over some recent deals adam made in the alternative energy division . i 'm not sure these acquisitions square with my idea for the future of the company . kyle : dad , no one 's gon na be acquiring any companies between now and 3 : 00 a.m . i think , whatever it is , it can wait till the morning . jack : so what are your plans for the evening ? kyle : i 'm going to have dinner with some friends . why do n't you join us ? you got ta eat . jack : uh , another time . thank you very much for the invite . go ahead , have fun . kyle : all right , fine . see you . jack : ( exhales slowly ) ( inhales sharply ) ( groans ) ( sighs ) ( groaning ) [ scene_break ] sharon : if you will just hear me out ... victoria : we had to put up with you when you hijacked the company , but not anymore , not after you trashed what our family has poured our blood into all of our lives . nick : all right , vick , ease up . sharon has something to say . let 's just let her say it . victoria : no . no . no . nick : there 's no need for this to get out of hand . victoria : n - no reason ? ! she let us believe that dad was dead . we had to put up with that mockery of a funeral . nick : she 's not the only one who did that . victoria : she 's the reason that we lost newman enterprises . sharon : you 're right , victoria . i did do all those things , all of those things , and that 's why i 'm here tonight . nikki : oh , really ? to gloat ? sharon : no , nikki , to apologize . nikki : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] kevin : tucker and adam are so loaded , they wo n't even notice it 's missing , right ? pay off the loan , save the house . they would n't want chloe and me to be homeless . ( exhales slowly ) kevin : what can i get for you ? man : information . kevin : uh , well , we serve coffee . man : cup of coffee , then , and a side of information . you happen to know the whereabouts of noah newman ? kevin : who wants to know ? man : n.y.p.d . [ scene_break ] noah : did you know about this ? adam : not a thing . noah : think she 's gon na say something -- adam : i do n't know . sharon : i understand why you 'd be skeptical , but i did n't come here to cause trouble . in fact , just the opposite . i came here to do the right thing . nikki : really ? do you even know what that is anymore ? victoria : the right thing is to leave . how many times do we have to ask ? nick : it really might be best if you leave . sharon : i 've already waited long enough to face all of you . this is one of the reasons why this is so difficult . i have done terrible things to this family , even more than you know . noah : mom , dad -- dad and nikki are right . i - i know you mean well , but this is really not the time . sharon : honey -- noah : mom , it really is n't , okay ? so i 'll just take you home . sharon : noah , i have to do this , now ! ( exhales sharply ) i - i feel terrible and ashamed for many of my actions and i wish that i could take them back , but i ca n't . all i can do is say that i 'm sorry for the pain that i 've caused your family , a family that i still consider to be my own . victoria : ( scoffs ) please . nikki : oh , my god ! if you believe that , sharon , you are delusional . victor : what angle are you working ? this sounds more and more like a con . sharon : i know it may sound like that . i do n't blame you for thinking that , because i 've lied to you and i 've -- i 've lied to everyone , but -- but i am here to do just as i said -- make amends . nikki : what really happened , sharon ? did you run away , and for the first time , nobody chased after you ? you finally realized that people are sick of being mistreated by you ? and now you get it -- they do n't care about you , sharon . yes , it is sad and very depressing to be all alone in the world , especially when you 've brought it on yourself , but that 's what this is really about . that 's why you 're here tonight . you tried to make it on your own and you could n't do it , so now you 're terrified , are n't you ? sharon : well , i have to admit it has been difficult on me . yes , i ca n't deny that , but that 's not really what this is about . this is n't about me . nikki : oh , my god , of course it 's about you . it 's always about you . you did n't hesitate , coming in here tonight and ruining everything . noah : okay , mom , you 've apologized . really , it 's -- it 's all good . nick : why do n't you let noah take you home ? sharon : no , i 'm not leaving here until i 'm finished ! victoria : oh , i think you 're already finished . did you think you could just put on some fancy cocktail dress and crash our family celebration with your lame `` i 'm sorrys `` and oh , poof , everything would just be forgiven ? sharon : well , i 'm -- victoria , i realize that i -- i have a lot to make up for , and i - i 've done some terrible things , but i was sick ! i was n't myself ! do you understand that ? ! i made mistakes , mistakes ! noah : okay , mom , put your coat on . let 's go . sharon : no ! noah , i need them to understand that -- noah : mom -- sharon : i need them to understand what was going on . i want them to know that i did n't mean to hurt them ! i need to make them understand ! noah : we need to go now . do n't -- do n't say a word . sharon : i just want to make your father understand , and your grandfather , that i did n't mean to hurt them . nick : sharon , we know . we know . victor : i do n't give a damn about your excuses , okay ? nikki : that makes two of us . victoria : you know , you can apologize from now until doomsday . you will never undo the damage that you 've done . sharon : victoria , you -- you have to let me try . chelsea : do n't even think about it . she knew what she was getting herself into . maybe this will help her . adam : how can this help , chelsea ? sharon : do n't you understand how difficult this is for me ? i came here to apologize . i - i 've admitted that i was wrong , completely wrong ! victor : sharon , you 're drunk . i asked you to leave . i will not ask you again . nikki : look , you may think that victor is too polite to physically throw you out , but trust me , i 'm not . nick : no one is throwing anyone out . sharon is leaving , right ? victoria : yeah , and why do n't you leave town while you 're at it ? and stay gone this time . i do n't know why you bothered coming back in the first place . sharon : i - i came back for my kids . i had to come back for my kids . victoria : oh , your children that you 've abandoned how many times now ? nick : victoria , that 's enough . that 's enough . sharon : victoria , i love my kids . they mean everything to me . i had my reasons for staying away ! nikki : oh , god , sharon , what -- what is wrong with you ? are you drunk ? sharon : no , i - i 'm -- i - i have n't had anything to drink . nikki : well , something 's off , 'cause you 're not making any sense . noah : okay , you 're -- you 're -- you 're forgiven , mom , okay ? can -- can we just go now , please ? victoria : yeah , noah ... ( clears throat ) y - yeah , you can forgive her , but do n't presume to speak for the rest of us . adam : he speaks for me . victoria : oh , really ? really ? what did she ever do to you ? adam : sharon , you 've -- you 've done all you can here tonight . there 's gon na be no more forgiveness . sharon : well , i just wanted to -- i mean , i - i - i meant to -- victor : excuse me , i 've asked you to leave . please get the hell out of here now . now ! sharon : no , i 'm leaving alone . noah : no , mom -- sharon : no , i do n't want you to see me like this ! chelsea : adam ! for the love of god . adam : we do n't know what she 's capable of , okay ? i have to go . chelsea : oh , my god , you 're just gon na do what you want ... adam : no . chelsea : like you always do . you 're not even gon na listen to me . adam : i know that you do n't like this , and i understand , but i am doing the right thing , and you have to trust me . chelsea : adam ! [ scene_break ] kevin : new york ? what do you want with noah ? man : then you do know him . kevin : well , there 's a noah who comes in here every once in awhile . i do n't really know him , though . sorry . man : this noah that comes in here every once in awhile , uh , you ever heard him talk about a woman named adriana ? kevin : how would i have heard that ? man : oh , maybe a phone call , conversation . kevin : ( chuckles ) no , i do n't listen in on my customers ' phone calls . man : oh , of course not . i was just hoping that maybe you inadvertently heard something . kevin : no , i 'd remember that , too . man : why would you remember that ? kevin : well , it 's an odd name , adriana . it would have stood out . why are you looking at me like you do n't believe me ? man : well , i 'm a detective . do n't take it personal . i do n't believe anyone . kevin : yeah , but why would i lie about that ? man : i 've been on the job 12 years . i 've learned that sometimes people do n't need a reason to lie . they just do . they just ca n't help themselves . kevin : well , that 's certainly not me . man : ohh , that was good . look , if this noah you do n't know stops by ... give me a call . kevin : you got it . man : ( clicks tongue ) [ scene_break ] jack : damn it , adam ! why is n't anything in the right place ? ( breathing heavily ) uh , hello , this is jack abbott . could i speak to dr. carter , please ? no , this ca n't wait . i need to speak with him . if he 's just leaving , that means he has n't left yet . thank you . dr. carter , yeah , jack abbott . ( chuckles ) thank you for talking to me . i 'm glad i reached you before you left . i got a little bit of an emergency . i have a new assistant who lost the bag i keep my oxydycone in , and ... ( chuckles ) would you believe it ? my back is screaming at me right now . i just need a vial , enough to get me through till i find the bag . i - i - i realize i was just there a few days ago . yes , i know the medication is very strong . it must be , because i 'm in some kind of agony . c - could you just -- just this once , just do me a favor and call in this prescription ? i 'm in pain now , doctor . unless you can see me in the next five minutes , setting up an appointment is n't gon na do anything . do i have to maybe take this up with your chief of staff ? forget it . forget it ! thanks for nothing . ( breathing heavily ) [ scene_break ] man : just arrived in genoa city . i 'm waiting on an address , but so far , no sign of him or the money . [ scene_break ] avery : uh , white wine , please . carmine : quite a show out there . you sure you do n't want anything stronger ? chelsea : i would . noah : i 'm going after her . nick : no . noah : she should n't be alone right now . nick : if you take off , there 's bound to be more questions . noah : so handle them . nick : i do n't want to draw any more attention to your mother 's mental state . if they find out what she 's going through , it 's just gon na give 'em more ammunition . nikki : just when she 'd sunk lower than you 'd think anybody can sink ... victor : it 's absolutely pathetic . victoria : does anybody have fairview on speed dial ? nikki : ( chuckles ) victoria : i 'm starting to think she 's losing it again . victor : mm . nick : you know , that 's a lousy thing for you to say in front of noah . nikki : you 're right , son . forgive me , noah , i did n't mean to be harsh . victor : sorry , son , what else do you want us to say to a woman who has done the things she has , hmm ? nick : sharon showing up tonight was n't appropriate , but what exactly did she say that was so bad ? she apologized . victor : son , you can not apologize for what sharon has done . some offenses are not forgivable . nick : like me not fighting for newman ? is that what this is about ? victor : if that is what you think ... nick : now you 're just twisting my words . victor : you heard what i said about rebuilding the legacy of newman . i meant every word of it . so when a crazy woman waltzes in here who has destroyed that legacy , i 'm not in a forgiving mood . i 'm not about to tolerate her games . nick : it 's no game , all right ? sharon 's -- she is dealing with a lot right now . nikki : she said something about being sick . what did she mean by that ? [ scene_break ] sharon : god ! how could i be so stupid , stupid , stupid , stupid ? ( exhales slowly ) ( pounding on door ) sharon : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nikki : so was sharon ill ? nick : it 's not my place to say . victoria : meaning , she was . victor : what was the matter with her ? nick : the next time you see her , just cut her some slack , all right ? for her sake , and especially my kids ' . nick : ( exhales slowly ) ( groans ) avery : hey , you look like you 're ready to go . nick : i 'm beyond ready . avery : okay , i 'll get our coats . nick : thanks . victoria : are you okay ? nick : he is never gon na change . victoria : well , you know , sharon crashing the party did n't really help matters , nick . do n't worry , i 'm not gon na pry . nick : good . chelsea : thank you so much for having me . victor : i 'm sorry that adam had to run off so suddenly . i 'm sure he went after sharon . chelsea : no doubt . i was hoping he would come back for me , but i 'm guessing he 's not , so i should be going . victor : oh . nikki : well , wait . if -- if he took your car , how are you gon na get home ? chelsea : i 'll just have your doorman call me a cab . victor : no , no , no , no , no . i will have my driver take you home , okay ? chelsea : that 's not necessary . victor : no , i insist . nikki : it 's the least we can do . chelsea : thank you . that 's very kind . victor : it 'll be -- it 'll be the -- it 'll be the silver bentley outside , okay ? yes . chelsea : your house is beautiful . i 'm sure you and victor will be very happy here . nikki : thank you . victor : thank you . carmine : oh , man . you see a lot of things in my line of work , but that scene that just happened right there -- that was free entertainment . noah : what do you mean ? carmine : oh , come on , man , it 's like a reality show around here . the one thing i have learned since i have moved to this town is that the classier they dress , the nastier they fight , and your mom sharon -- whoo - hoo , man . i -- yeah , that 's got ta be a handful growing up with that , man . hey , whoa ! [ scene_break ] adam : i 'm glad you 're all right . sharon : yeah , am i ? adam : you 're home . you 're safe . sharon : yeah , and i managed not to burn down any more houses on the way home , so that 's a plus , right ? adam : those days are behind you , sharon . you 've come so far . sharon : adam , just -- no , stop , please . look , we 've been down this road before . you -- you have got to stop being my savior , i need to stop depending on you , so just -- just say your good - byes and -- and please go . adam : i 'm not going anywhere . you need a friend . [ scene_break ] jack : thank you for coming by . you 're a lifesaver , ed . ed : since you 're not my patient , this is highly unethical . jack : well , i think i explained over the phone . my pills have gone missing , and my normal doctor is unnecessarily paranoid about giving me a refill . i guess memorial 's really coming down on the doctors there . anyway , since you 're in private practice , i thought maybe you could come through for an old buddy . ed : all doctors need to be vigilant about prescribing controlled substances . there are very good reasons for this , jack . jack : i just -- i just need enough to get through to the next visit . 30 would do the trick . okay , h - how about just ten ? ed : look , i 'm sorry . i do n't feel right about this . jack : is that maybe enough to ease your conscience ? ed : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] noah : take back what you said ! nick : whoa , whoa , whoa ! we got a problem here ? carmine : no , man ! this guy just pushed me for no good reason . noah : really ? you want me to talk about your mom ? nick : all right . victor : that 's it ! noah : i - i 'm sorry . i ca n't -- i - i ca n't be here right now . ( door closes ) victor : take this money and get out of here , and do n't you ever start a ruckus in my house again . take the money now . carmine : ( sighs ) nikki : ( sighs ) i am so sorry the party did n't turn out as i had hoped . i would have enjoyed talking more to you , avery . maybe next time . avery : yes . i look forward to it . nikki : okay . nick : night , mom . nikki : good night , sweetheart . drive safely . nick : i always do . victoria : hey , mom . i 'm taking off , too . nikki : ohh , baby . i feel terrible . i 'm sorry . victoria : oh , do n't . you know , it should have been a lovely party , but it certainly was n't your fault that it was n't . nikki : oh , well , i know you had reservations about coming , and i am glad that you came . victoria : yeah , mom , i do n't want to hurt your feelings when i say that i wish i would have just stayed home . nikki : ( sighs ) believe me , i understand . victoria : ( chuckles ) nikki : i get it . i just hope that going home to billy is n't gon na upset you even more . i 'll hold good thoughts for you . victoria : i love you . nikki : i love you , too . victoria : okay . good night . nikki : all right . victoria : bye . nikki : ( sighs ) victor : ahh . nikki : hey . victor : well , that was a hell of a party , was n't it ? nikki : mm . victor : what happened ? nikki : well , everybody went home . victor : because of sharon . nikki : uh , darling , i think , uh , part of it was because of you , as well . [ scene_break ] nick : it was n't a family gathering . it was a blood sport . avery : well , victor 's victor . what are you gon na do ? nick : remind me , next time i get an invitation , to say no . i 'm sorry i dragged you to that . your first instinct was right . avery : ahh . nick : we never should have gone . avery : well , nick , if there 's one thing that i have learned from personal experience , no family is perfect , you know ? it was n't pretty , what happened tonight , but we will all live to fight another day . ( chuckles ) nick : so i have n't scared you off ? avery : not even close . [ scene_break ] noah : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) ( exhales sharply ) ( exhales sharply ) i was hoping you 'd pick up . i just want to hear your voice , know you 're okay . you 're okay , right ? this -- this place is killing me . i - i -- nothing ever changes . i 'm thinking about just leaving , just getting in the truck , driving away ... but i wo n't . i wo n't , because you need me , and i will be here for you , mom . [ scene_break ] adam : the family was harsh with you . i 'm sorry they 're like that . sharon : the worst part , for me , was noah . he was so uncomfortable , having me there , and i just could n't stop myself . adam : noah 's a big boy , okay ? the move that you made -- it was a courageous , positive move . he understands that . so do i . sharon : but i think it was more reckless and impulsive . adam : no , you -- you showed up to make amends , okay ? you believed that that was possible , all right ? and -- and they just were n't ready for that . in their eyes , you -- you pushed too far , too fast . sharon : ( sighs ) and everything blew up in my face . gosh , i 've just made everything worse . you know , i - i almost told them what was wrong with me , but i just could n't . i could n't say the words and ... ( sighs ) i really messed up . i should have never gone there . adam : no , no , no , look -- look at me . you made a mistake , okay ? that 's all it is . just a mistake . the next time you have an idea like that , you just run it by dr. watkins . sharon : you know , and that just never occurred to me . it 's like this idea just popped into my mind and i thought , hey , that -- that 's perfect . group apology . i 'll show up at the party , and that 'll solve everything . why did i think that would work ? i used to be able to think things through before i acted . i mean , where did that go ? what 's happened to me ? am i gon na have to question every decision i make for the rest of my life ? adam : no , you -- sharon , you 're gon na get your life back , okay ? this -- you 're gon na get through this . sharon : no , no , no , no . adam , i can not keep relying on you like this . you need to go now . now ! [ scene_break ] ed : ( sighs ) jack : ed , i can not thank you enough . ed : do n't call me again . kyle : jeez . mr . personality . who was that guy , anyway ? jack : oh , a guy from the club . i 'm doing a little business with him . kyle : you work too hard . jack : how was dinner ? kyle : it was fine . did you eat anything ? jack : kyle , i think you would be amazed at how well your father can take care of himself . kyle : fine . well , i 'll be upstairs if you need anything . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) billy : ( humming ) [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) alex : noah newman ? noah : yeah . alex : detective alejandro chavez , n.y.p.d . can i come in ? noah : yeah , yeah . alex : thanks . noah : um , i 'm sorry , why -- why would you come all the way from new york to find me ? alex : adriana vega . noah : uh , what about her ? alex : when 's the last time you spoke to her ? noah : uh , you know , it 's -- it 's been awhile , not since i left new york . alex : so she has n't called you since ? noah : no , no . why ? wh - what 's she done ? alex : uh , adriana 's connected to a case i 'm working on . you live here by yourself ? noah : uh , no , i - i live here with my -- my dad and my sisters . alex : oh . is this a barn ? yeah , i - i mean no disrespect , but i 'm from queens , and it , you know , i 've never seen a place like this . noah : it 's a -- it 's a remodeled tack house . alex : what does that mean ? noah : it 's where they used to keep the equipments for the , uh , the horses -- the saddles , bridles . alex : so ... a barn . noah : yeah . alex : ( clears throat ) noah : um , listen , detective ale -- is -- is there anything else i can help you with ? alex : so were you and adriana dating ? noah : ( chuckles ) uh , i mean ... ( chuckles ) you know . alex : n - no , i do n't . that 's -- that 's why i 'm asking . noah : i mean , it 's new york , you know ? people do n't really go on dates . they just sort of occupy the same space . alex : ( laughs ) yeah . so did -- did you and her occupy the same space ? noah : we were close , uh , yeah , but it did n't really end very well . have n't seen her since . alex : hmm . so you have n't called her ? if -- if i were to pull phone records , they 'd support that ? noah : no , no , i - i 've called her . i call -- i called her today . alex : oh . noah : i keep leaving her messages and she keeps not calling me back . alex : oh . did n't end well , huh ? noah : yeah . uh , listen , detective , i 'd -- i 'd really love to help you out here , but ... have n't spoken to her in months . alex : okay . i appreciate your help . noah : yeah . alex : thanks a lot , noah . noah : you 're welcome . alex : oh , um , listen , if she calls , i need to know . noah : uh , yeah . yeah , no problem . [ scene_break ] nick : that smells amazing . avery : well , three rules to live by -- butter is our friend , there is no such thing as too much garlic , and bacon makes everything taste better , or in this case , diced pancetta . nick : mom had a whole feast laid out , but who could eat with all the drama ? avery : yeah , that 's not good for the digestion . nick : you know , i really want to thank you . avery : well , you know that cooking is therapeutic for me . i 'm doing this as much for myself . nick : i 'm not talking about the food , although i ca n't wait to try what you 're making . i 'm really grateful for everything you do for me . i appreciate the way you put yourself out there for me , and i only hope i can do as much in return . avery : well , i have no complaints . hey . you seem really deep in thought . nick : ( sighs ) i 've just really been thinking about what i 'm gon na do with my life , and after tonight , it completely solidified my decision . avery , i 'm so done with newman enterprises . [ scene_break ] victor : what are you saying ? i ruined the party ? nikki : i 'm saying that even if sharon had n't darkened our doorstep , the results would have been the same -- a very short - lived gathering . victor : so what do you think i did ? nikki : oh , come on , victor , you know what i 'm thinking . victor : i have nothing to apologize for , my darling , okay ? nikki : you are up to your old tricks , trying to use adam to get our kids to fight for newman enterprises . victor : for your information , this had nothing to do with either nicholas or victoria . this was all about giving adam a false sense of security . okay ? nikki : okay . victor : see you in the morning . nikki : i 'm going to bed . [ scene_break ] adam : sharon , you need to calm down . you need to calm down -- sharon : i asked you to leave ! adam : i know what you 're asking me , but you need to calm down and just count to ten . close your eyes . relax for a second , okay ? sharon : adam , we made rules . we set boundaries . adam : all right , listen , noah said that you should n't be alone , and i happen to agree with him on this . you need to just calm down . you do n't need to -- sharon : oh , god . now you 're pushing my buttons . do n't use my son to get to me . you think i do n't know you 're doing that ? adam : i 'm not pushing your buttons and i 'm not using your son , sharon ! i genuinely care ! sharon : i do n't want you here . i do n't want you here ! get out ! adam , i mean it ! get out ! ( sobs ) adam : hey , i care about you , and you do n't need to be alone . sharon , hey ! hey , sharon . sharon . sharon ! sharon , you need to calm down . [ next_on ] summer : chelsea is always gon na hate me . so are you and mom . chelsea : it 's not what i think ? you son of a bitch . sharon : they think i 'm crazy . noah : no . who cares what they think , okay ? it 's not true . | jack is busy at work at newman enterprises when kyle informs him that it is late and he should be at home , but jack refuses to listen . at the coffeehouse , kevin is on the computer when a police officer comes in looking for noah . kevin refuses to give him any information . sharon interrupts the party at victor and nikki 's new condo . all the newmans hurl slurs at her except nick , adam , and noah . no one wants to hear sharon 's explanation nor do they want her apology . noah and adam try to get her to leave , but sharon refuses , insisting that she has something to say to all of them . she tries to apologize , but victoria and nikki remind her of all the things she did to them . chelsea senses that adam is about to help sharon and dares him to say anything . victor orders sharon to leave , but again she insists on having her say even to the point that of almost blurting out that she is sick . nikki wants to know what is wrong with her , but sharon refuses to tell them anything . jack in severe pain calls his doctor who refuses to write him a prescription for more pills . alex , the police officer continues to question kevin about noah 's whereabouts . victor once again orders sharon to leave and this time she does , realizing she will not get forgiveness from the newman family . |
victor : well , the fire and the computer virus , you know , did some damage , but it 's gon na take a hell of a lot more to bring down newman enterprises . you bet . and the contracts are still binding . you heard it from the horse 's mouth , all right ? yep . thank you . victoria : working the phones ? victor : nervous nellies , for heaven 's sake . nervous vendors . they are worried that the contracts are no longer any good . they do n't realize that newman enterprises will be stronger after this damn paragon virus disaster than ever before . victoria : it is good to see you so optimistic . victor : by the way , i was about to send you and everyone else in the executive committee an e - mail saying that we 're gon na vacate the jabot building , all right ? we have already . victoria : when ? victor : last night . i ca n't stand being around people who wanted to destroy all of us . victoria : well , in that case , you better come with me , dad . i , um , i have a little surprise for you . victor : what ? jack : phyllis ! ashley : no , it 's just me . sorry to disappoint you . jack : hey , sis . ashley : hey , yourself . welcome back . jack : sorry . i should have given you a better welcome . i just flew in from geneva , went straight to the house . phyllis is n't there . i come to the building and find out victor left in the middle of the night . ashley : was n't that so gracious of him ? jack : the kicker is that ian ward got captured . does n't take long to do the math there . obviously this whole trip for me was a setup . phyllis and billy sent me to switzerland on a bogus tip so that i 'd be out of the way . phyllis decided she was going to set herself up as bait . she knew i would n't go along with that . ashley : gets much worse from there , jack . billy : [ snoring ] oh , vicki , i knew you 'd forgive me . phyllis : oh , no , billy , damn it ! what have you done to yourself ? mariah : you have got to be kidding . i will absolutely take you up on that offer . dylan : well , godmothers get free coffee for life . mariah : what ? ! dylan : yes . mariah : why did nobody tell me about this godmother scam ? dylan : [ chuckles ] so , what 's going on ? you got the morning off ? mariah : uh , no , not really . i should be at the underground setting up . dylan : so , why are n't you ? mariah : i 've been kind of avoiding the place lately . sage 's mood swings . dylan : yeah . you got to cut her a break . mariah : what i want to do is break her arm . look , i know . i know that she is going through a hard time . but so is nick , and he 's not having meltdowns all over the place . dylan : [ sighs ] yeah . you know , when -- when sage asked to hold sully right before the christening , sharon and i were kind of holding our breath . it was -- it was a little tense . but we got through it . just made us realize how lucky we are and , you know , it could have been us . mariah : you and sharon ca n't feel guilty over having a healthy baby to love . dr. anderson : you 're so right about that . guilt is a waste of time and energy . then again , i felt badly for missing the ceremony , so i brought a little something for dylan and sharon 's baby . chelsea : connor really wanted to wish his daddy good luck on his first day at the office . adam : is he still asleep ? chelsea : yeah . adam : yeah ? chelsea : it took forever to get him down last night . i think he knows we have a house guest . adam : well , just let him sleep . let sage sleep , for that matter . she needs her rest . chelsea : yeah . i was really hoping we could have a few more days together before you start serving your sentence . adam : with my dad as the jailer ? are you serious ? chelsea : kind of feels like you 've traded one prison for another . adam : well , you know , a deal 's a deal . newman needs me . i 'm the right man for the job . but i will be playing by my own set of rules . chelsea : okay . does victor know that ? adam : well ... [ doorbell rings ] adam : i 'll get it . oh . yeah , are we carpooling to work or some -- i forgot , you -- you do n't work at newman anymore , do you ? nick : sage texted me , said she was staying here . i want to see her . adam : oh . come on in . here 's the thing , nick . um ... i ca n't let you see her . nick : i do n't remember needing permission from you to speak with my wife . adam : she needed a timeout , nick . nick : from me ? adam : yeah . it 's hard enough she 's dealing with the loss of a child . she does n't need to deal with failing her husband . chelsea : nick , we 're just trying to give her a safe place to rest . nick : [ sighs ] look , i know you mean well , but how are things supposed to get better between us if she 's avoiding me ? sage : okay . you want to talk , nick ? let 's talk . do you still love me ? dylan : well , thank you . that 's very nice of you . i 'll take it home and let sully help open it . dr. anderson : i hope he enjoys it . dylan : i 'm sure he will . but honestly , you 've given our family the greatest gift . you took great care of sharon , and you got her back to a really good place . dr. anderson : you know , i 'd love to get an update on how you all are doing . dylan : sure . come on . kevin : so , you gon na stare off into space all day , or what ? mariah : [ chuckling ] oh , my god . you 're alive . [ chuckles ] kevin : hi . mariah : hi ! i only texted you about a zillion times . i was starting to wonder if you were coming back at all . do they not have cell service in zurich ? kevin : geneva . but it 's nice to know you missed me . mariah : well , it 's not that . see , i did n't know if you were coming back at all , so i sold all your stuff . but i promise i 'll let you in on half . kevin : well , that seems fair . mariah : truth ? kevin : mm - hmm . mariah : i did kind of miss you . that 's only because there was so much craziness going on here . i kind of needed somebody to help me sort it out . kevin : well , you know i 'm a master of sorting things out . mariah : so , how was switzerland ? did you end up finding the hacker that created paragon ? kevin : no . it was one dead end after another . mariah : i 'm sorry . bummer . kevin : yeah . and the worst part was realizing that billy engineered the entire thing . jack thinks he wanted to get us out of the way for a bit . mariah : what ? ! so -- so there 's no hacker guy ? kevin : oh , there 's a hacker , only it 's not a guy . and she 's pretty damn amazing . victor : what is this ? are you serious ? my goodness . victoria : i 've been driving the crew day and night . the structural engineer says that the building is sound , but there 's still a few cosmetic things that need to be done , and we 're still a few weeks out from opening , but command central could be ready pretty soon . um , family photos will be here in a little while , and i even stocked the bar with your favorite tequila . victor : how do i thank you , my sweetheart ? this means a lot to me , okay ? victoria : i know it does . victor : whoa . victoria : pretty soon , it 'll be as good as new . victor : yeah . victoria : yep . victor : well , i guess this was just canvas and oil , was n't it ? that could n't survive a fire . victoria : i think it would take more than a few minor setbacks ... to destroy this . just like you . phyllis : i wake up to the news that you have been arrested for drunk driving . billy : [ sighs ] phyllis : made for a fantastic morning . billy : well , i 'm glad i could be there for you . how 'd you find me ? phyllis : i did n't know . i figured you 'd be here . what in the hell were you thinking ? billy : you know , you are partly to blame for this . phyllis : excuse me ? how am i responsible for your dui ? billy : oh , well , you 're the one who pushed me to go to that christening , which [ chuckles ] made vicki really , really happy . and then i got into it with lurch , who -- who , by the way , now knows for a fact that you and i resurrected paragon , so there 's that . and , uh , yeah . yeah , that 's for the , uh , pep talk . i 'm really glad i listened , phyllis . phyllis : vicki did n't give you any extra points for trying ? billy : [ chuckles ] no . no . no . she , um , practically commanded me to leave and i had no shot with her . and then , uh , victor piled on . i went to the bar and ashley would n't let up , so ... phyllis : you got plastered , got in your car , and wound up in jail . let me guess -- vicki wo n't let you anywhere near the kids ? billy : huh . that -- that 's -- that 's pretty impressive . you know , um , maybe you could help me out with my football picks . i 'm a little rusty on my stats . phyllis : no . no . billy : [ sighs ] phyllis : i am not gon na let you do this . i am not gon na let you self - destruct again . billy : you 're not ? phyllis : no . victor got what he had coming to him , and i would gladly do it again . but i need you to listen up to me right now . jack is home , which means we have to face him and take the heat , so you need to get in the shower , sober up , and change into something that does n't smell like a distillery . billy : you are on your own , sweets , because i 'm not gon na sit around and listen to jack give me another lecture on how i screwed up again . jack : how could billy not realize that reviving paragon could hurt us , too ? ashley : because the damage to jabot would be minor , unlike what was being inflicted upon newman . for his plan to work , it had to look like jabot was being under attack , too . jack : of all the harebrained moves ... why would he do this ? ashley : during the fire , when victor urged adam to disappear , i think something in billy snapped . so they came up with this plan . they knew you would n't agree with it , so they sent you out of town . jack : you keep saying `` they . `` phyllis and billy ? they 've been working together all this time ? ashley : yes . and they 've been keeping it from everybody , including me . look , i can somewhat understand billy 's motivation because it was personal , you know , because of delia , but i do n't understand phyllis . why would she antagonize victor when she knew that you would get hurt in the process ? jack : did you ask her ? ashley : absolutely . she said he ruined her honeymoon . now , what the hell does that mean ? jack : i guess you have to know everything . ashley : about what ? jack : because of victor , phyllis spent our honeymoon in the arms of a ruthless psychopath . nick : of course , i still love you . sage , i do not want to have this conversation here . please come home with me . sage : nick , how could you possibly love me after everything that 's happened ? nick : i do n't know what more i can say or do to make you realize we both lost a child . sage : i know that . but why is it pulling us apart ? nick : because you 're turning to other people . you should be turning to ... sage : i know . i should be turning to you , nick , and i 've tried . you know i 've tried . but there 's this thing in between us . i do n't know what it is . i do n't know why ! nick : sage ... sage : nick , you say all the right things . but we 're just not connecting . we can not come together over this . i do n't know ! nick : when cassie died , i turned my back on sharon . she needed me , and i left her to fend for herself . i felt like i could n't ... i could n't handle it . i needed to get away . i was wrong . i did the worst thing you could do . instead of turning to my wife , i turned to phyllis . and i see you doing the same thing . you 're creating all this distance between us , not just physically but emotionally . you 're making all these ridiculous claims about how i feel ? sage : so this is all my fault , then ? nick : do not twist my words . you know i 'm not saying that . sage : nick , when you do this to me , i feel backed into a corner , and we 're not really acknowledging what 's going on ! chelsea : sage , why do n't -- why do n't we go into the kitchen ? nick : chelsea . adam : hey , um ... i 'm sorry . i - i did n't -- [ clears throat ] i did n't mean to get in between you two by offering her a place to stay . nick : well , that 's you , right ? always the good samaritan . adam : nick , chelsea and i want to help you , okay ? we want to help you and sage find your way back together , so ... i 'm willing to do anything . what do you want me to do ? nick : can you bring back my son ? ! adam : your son . dr. anderson : so you 're not seeing any signs of depression ? dylan : no , no . she 's great . sharon 's like a new woman , or maybe like the woman she was before -- dr. anderson : before she went off her meds . dylan : exactly . dr. anderson : but it really started long before that , did n't it ? her on - again , off - again relationship with nick . it 's really taken a toll on sharon 's emotional wellbeing . dylan : yeah , i mean , you know , i do n't blame nick . you know , people change , relationships do n't always go the way we want them to . dr. anderson : true . although i - i do find it telling that sage is having similar issues to what nick experienced years ago . has he discussed that with you ? dylan : uh , that would be between my brother and i , would n't it ? dr. anderson : i - i appreciate you wanting to keep his confidence . but nick has confided in me , as well . you know , it 's not his fault that sage is having a hard time accepting that sharon has a healthy baby while she has to mourn for her son . dylan : yeah , well , look , we want sage to be a part of sully 's life , but right now ... dr. anderson : she ca n't handle it . that 's why , as harsh as this sounds , you and sharon have to keep your baby away from her . victoria : oh , that 's perfect . so , do you think that you can work in a little bit of chaos ? victor : oh , sweetheart , i thrive on that . will you join me ? victoria : i would love to . victor : oh , yeah ? victoria : mm - hmm . what 's the first order of business ? gon na call the police and have billy arrested ? victor : [ sighs ] he deserves it , do n't you think ? victoria : [ sighs ] after delia died , i think something broke in him . i think he 's paying for that . victor : ah . victoria : i told him that we 're through , dad . i kicked him out of the house . and if he does n't get his head on straight , i will go to court and have his visitation reduced . do n't you think that 's punishment enough ? victor : he conspired to bring all of us down to destroy me and my company . anyway , it 's a start . victoria : [ sighs ] he still has to face jack and the rest of his family . victor : oh , once he does , i 'm sure they 're gon na turn their back on him and he 'll be -- he 'll be finished . victoria : and that will be the end of it for you . victor : you know , there 's an old , very wise saying . `` when you try to kill a king , you better not miss . `` victoria : [ sighs ] well , i guess that 's my answer . victor : the only question now is how do we retaliate ? adam : we strike back as hard as possible . victor : that 's a good start . ashley : so when phyllis got back from st. barts , she thought this marco creep was you ? jack : and victor allowed her to believe it . and you and billy and everyone else . it was n't till i clawed my way back here that i could tell phyllis about it . ashley : jack , why the hell did n't you tell me sooner ? i mean , it would explain a lot . that man 's behavior was disgusting and erratic and -- jack : believe me , i wanted to tell you . i knew you did n't trust me , but i could n't address it because i had this pact with victor . ashley : my god , i 'm so happy you made it out of that whole thing okay . and the fact that you and phyllis are still intact as a couple is nothing short of a miracle . i mean , really . jack : yes and no . i honestly thought phyllis was over the need to make victor pay for the whole marco thing . obviously i was wrong about that . phyllis : there he is . [ chuckles ] thank god you 're home . [ sighs ] jack : good to see you , too , babe . ashley : i have a meeting down the hall . call me if you need backup . jack : thank you , sis . phyllis : well , very , very lonely without you here . how was geneva ? did you find out anything ? jack : you know i did n't find out anything . you know this whole trip was a setup to get me out of the way so that you and billy could sic paragon on victor again . phyllis : and may i say it was ever so glorious . jack : what did you hope to accomplish ? i mean , besides hurting a lot of people ? phyllis : have you forgotten what he did to us , jack ? jack : i have n't forgotten a thing . it does n't justify what you -- phyllis : the hell it does n't . i 'm gon na call this for what it is . victor may have smirked for kelly tormenting you or putting a stranger with your face in our bed , but i had the ultimate pleasure of seeing his life 's work ruined . billy and i mutilated newman enterprises , and what 's more , we enjoyed it . it made us feel like some tiny fraction of wrong that had been done to us was finally avenged . and i know what you 're wondering . you 're wondering , `` was it worth it , phyllis ? `` and the answer is absolutely yes . jack : i have n't seen this side of you for years . phyllis : it 's about time , do n't you think ? jack : angry and vengeful and -- we will talk about this later . right now , i 'm gon na deal with my brother . phyllis : you 're not gon na find billy in his office . victoria kicked him to the curb , and he imploded . jack : how ? phyllis : dui . jack : oh , god . phyllis : after he got out of night court , he went on a bender and finally passed out at the club . i tried to help him , but he is a total mess . maybe you can reach him . billy : give me a cup of coffee , um ... hey , you 're the guy from last night , right ? the guy who did n't call me a cab ? look , do me a favor . next time you see me in here getting drunk and i say i can drive , call me a cab . coffee . black . hot . you know what ? um ... on second thought ... forget the coffee . give me a , uh , give me a bloody mary . bloodier , the better . and this time ... hold on to those . victoria : you want to sue jabot ? adam : well , you know , not just jabot . i 'm talking about the officers , the directors . i figure anybody on the letterhead is fair game at this point . victor : that includes billy boy . adam : mm - hmm . victoria : and that also includes jack . adam : that also includes ashley . victor : mm - hmm . adam : let 's face it . we all have someone over there that we would rather not be the target of this , but we do n't have the luxury of looking at it that way . this is not just business . this is survival of the fittest . now , that -- that company , they launched that virus against us , and we were already weak . now their reputation deserves to suffer accordingly . we 'll be able to regain some of our lost profits . we 'll be hurting them in the process . it 's a win / win . that combined with the santori money we were able to secure should be enough to put us back on top . what do you think ? victor : i like the way you think , adam . simple and effective . victoria : if we 're gon na retaliate , at least it 's fair and legal . adam : yep . it 's unanimous ? victor : so , when do we start ? adam : well , victoria , with your help , i think we can start immediately . victor : remember what damage that family tried to inflict upon us , okay ? so , i 'll leave the two of you alone . you decide when to do what . i need to go somewhere . mariah : so , tell me about this mystery woman you met in switzerland . is she involved with paragon ? kevin : i ca n't talk about it . mariah : you ... [ chuckling ] you ca n't talk about it ? shut up . why not ? [ cell phone chimes ] kevin : oh , my god , it 's her . i have to get back to her . in private . dylan : keeping sage away from sully seems kind of mean , especially if it could help her with her loss . dr. anderson : that 's just it . being around your newborn will only reinforce that loss . for sage 's own sake , she should n't be anywhere near that baby . nick : since when are you my wife 's doctor ? go back to fairview and stay there . dylan : nick , dr. anderson 's just trying to -- trying to help . nick : yeah , well , everyone 's trying to help . and everyone 's just making it worse . dylan : w - what do you mean ? nick : sage took off last night , and adam and chelsea took her in because she said she ca n't be around me right now . now dr. know - it - all here says sage ca n't even be around her nephew ? what the hell ? ! where do you get off ? ! mariah : hey . is everything okay ? nick : i guess i 'm the one who should n't be around people right now . dylan : nick . dr. anderson : no , let -- let me . let me . nick . look , if -- if i came across as a know - it - all , i owe you an apology . nick : great . we 're even . dr. anderson : your brother 's handing out free coffee . maybe we should start there . nick : start what ? dr. anderson : you seem like you need to vent . nick : [ sighs ] you know what ? sure . let 's give it a shot , but do n't say i did n't warn you . i do n't even know your first name . dr. anderson : sandy . nick : sandy . fine . i 'll get us some coffee . adam : well , victor wants this started like yesterday , so let 's earn those retainers and get this legal ball rolling , okay ? all right . what 's the matter ? you having second thoughts about suing billy boy ? victoria : do you really think i want to see the father of my children suffer ? billy did bring this on himself , i guess . adam : that 's right . he did . so what 's with the look ? victoria : you . i just do n't know what to think . it 's like a whole , new side of adam . you want to bring in the lawyers and go to court instead of something more juicy and vengeful . adam : well , it 's tempting . i 'm not gon na lie to you . but our father expects us to rebuild our brand here , you know , not just settle for simple vengeance . that 's gon na take money . victoria : you know , i never thought i would say this , but i agree with dad . letting you go to prison would have been a big waste . adam : well , i owe him , you know . the least i can do is reward his faith in me . victoria : ah . there 's the adam that i know . the one that thinks he can snow me and get away with it . phyllis : thought i might find you here . i was pretty sure you did n't have a meeting down the hall . ashley : i thought you and jack needed a little time alone . phyllis : we did . thank you . he just left to go find billy . ashley : well , it should n't be too hard to find him . just got to follow the path of destruction . leads right to the end of the bar . phyllis : you know this is n't all billy 's fault . ashley : i do know that . and if you 're here to explain exactly why you got involved -- phyllis : ashley , i may give the impression that i do n't give a damn what people think about me , and for 99.9 % of the population , that is true . but i have immense respect for you . ashley : well , thank you very much . what i was about to say , phyllis , is if you were here to explain , you do n't have to , because jack did . he told me everything that victor did , i mean , everything about marco , and i just ... i 'm so sorry . i mean , i 've always understood billy 's rage towards victor , but now i understand yours , too , and i just wish that you trusted me to talk to me about it . phyllis : i wanted to tell you . i mean , carrying that around with me and knowing that i had been fooled for so many months ? ashley : at least you had jack , right ? i mean , he was a victim , too . phyllis : and you would think that 's a bond , but it was n't . if anything , it has made me feel more like billy . filled with the rage that just wo n't go anywhere . jack can find constructive ways to deal with it , but i am not jack . and joining forces with billy to bring victor down , that made me feel like i was doing something . i felt empowered . ashley : okay . but what about billy ? i mean , do you think it made his life better or -- victor : i understand your brother jack is back from europe . is he around ? dr. anderson : ah . thanks . nick : sure . dr. anderson : it 's nice of dylan to hand out free coffee . nick : yeah . it is . i did n't even think of handing out anything when noah was born . he was so tiny . he was fighting for his life . dr. anderson : like christian . well , now noah 's a healthy young man . summer and faith are both thriving . nick : now sage ca n't have kids anymore . it does n't make my loss any less . dr. anderson : no . but it does make it different . nick : what are you saying ? that -- that sage is better off with her ex and avoiding me right now ? i mean , is that your professional opinion ? dr. anderson : speaking as sandy , not dr. anderson , sage is n't the only one who needs to heal . so do you . so , yes , i think spending some time apart might be good for both of you . kevin : natalie , you are a genius . i really think you 're on to something here . and if you 're right about this , it 's gon na be huge . ashley : jack 's not here . and it would have been really nice if you checked in with reception before barging in . what can i do for you ? victor : nothing , ashley . so , how was the homecoming ? was jack very happy to see you ? ashley : are you here on business ? because i can answer your questions . i am in charge here . victor : for now you are . considering the enormous damage done to newman enterprises by two of your executives , it 's just a question of time before they oust you . ashley : you know what ? why do n't you get out of here or i 'm gon na have security oust you . phyllis : i know exactly why you 're here . you want billy indicted , do n't you ? victor : interesting theory . i have something better in mind for jabot . ashley : how dare you ? you come in here and you make all these threats . victor : there are no threats , okay ? i 'm giving you fair warning , which is far more than you deserve . chelsea : you know , the holidays , they really stir up a lot of emotions in people , even if you 're okay . sage : which i 'm not . you know , this would have been my son 's first christmas . it 's hard . [ sighs ] just walking down the street 's an ordeal , you know ? seeing all the bright lights and the happy people . [ scoffs ] but i still really want to help you with your decorations . [ chuckles ] chelsea : well , of course . you 're welcome to stay here until you feel strong enough to go home . sage : home . [ scoffs ] where 's home , huh ? practically shut the door in nick 's face . chelsea : he 'll be back . sage : i do n't know . he 's a little too nice to admit this , but nick 's probably better off without me . chelsea : trust me . he 's a newman . he 's not that nice . besides , sage , he loves you . sage : yeah , it 's not the right kind of love . chelsea : is there really such a thing ? sage : yeah . when nick and i first met , we had this ... attraction to each other , this magnetic pull that we could n't fight . and now when he looks at me , i just see his pity . and the more he tells me that he loves me , the more i feel like it 's just a big lie . chelsea : hmm . well , feelings are n't facts . an addict told me that once . made a lot of sense to me . sage : i mean , maybe if we had another child ... chelsea : sage , a baby is not a relationship cure . you know that . sage : [ sighs ] chelsea , i 've seen what a baby can do . when adam fought his way back from that car wreck , it was n't solely out of love for you . it was because he so desperately wanted to be connor 's father again . the two were inseparable . you were family , and that was the most important thing . and that 's why , out of all the lies he 's told you and all the pain he 's caused you , you forgave him and you took him back . chelsea : sometimes i , um , sometimes i forget how connected you are to adam . adam : i made a deal with my father , victoria . it 's not a big secret . in exchange for him getting me out of prison , i agreed to help him rebuild newman . i 'm gon na lend my expertise . why is that so terrible ? victoria : it just depends on who you ask . adam : okay , well , if you 're talking about nick , i know that means sort of pushing him away , but his heart was never in this company anyway . and if you 're worried about your role being reduced , i can assure you -- victoria : oh , no , no , no . i 'm not worried about that at all . adam : excellent . then we can make our father proud together . victoria : congratulations . adam : [ sighs ] victoria : your first day on the job and you 're already talking the talk . i 'm sure you 're not playing the loyal son just because dad kept you out of prison . i 'm sure he 's holding something over your head . adam : victoria , in order for this to work , you 're gon na have to trust me , okay ? victoria : some things may have changed , like your face . but there 's one thing that will never change . i will never trust you . billy : hey . hey , yeah , what 's the over - under ? 44 and a half ? man , that 's easy money . uh , give me a -- give me a dime on the over and give me two dimes on -- [ cell phone thuds ] jack : what the hell is wrong with you ? do you have any idea what you 've done ? kevin : no , thank you for all your help . all right , i 'll be in touch . auf wiedersehen . mariah : what are you doing ? kevin : huh ? what do you mean ? mariah : `` thanks for all your help . i 'll talk to you later , swiss miss . auf whatever . `` kevin : is that really how i sound ? mariah : yes . kevin : mariah , you 're jealous . mariah : please . i just do n't want you getting involved with something like paragon . once was enough , just like our sex life . kevin : i ca n't tell you what i 'm working on , but i will tell you this . if it 's as big as i think it is , it 's gon na change the world . dr. anderson : thanks for the free sumatra . i hope sharon and sully like the gift . dylan : i 'm sure they will . dr. anderson : okay . bye . dylan : thanks . nick : it 's funny , is n't it , how sandy 's made herself indispensable ? dylan : sandy ? nick : yeah . that 's dr. anderson 's name . i mean , a few months ago , we did n't even know who she was . now she 's involved in all our lives . dylan : yeah , i mean , she really helped sharon . you know , she follows up with her patients even after they leave fairview . sharon and i owe her a lot . chelsea : sometimes i forget how you and i met . sage : oh , well , that would be when i was pretending to be mrs. gabriel bingham . chelsea : uh , yeah , one lie of many . sage : well , it was n't just adam 's lie . i was a co - conspirator . chelsea : i mean , you did a lot to help him . it was n't just acting . so something must have made you want to go out of your way for him . sage : well , uh , he looked like my best friend . that helped . [ chuckles ] i do n't know . you know adam . he 's charming and confident and intelligent . but , you know , underneath all that , there 's this vulnerability . you just kind of ca n't resist him . chelsea : you fell in love with him , did n't you . victor : newman enterprises is gon na sue jabot and all the abbotts on its payroll for the damage done to newman enterprises by billy and phyllis when they manipulated the paragon virus to destroy my company . phyllis : you can not do that . victor : watch me . i 'm gon na bleed you dry , take every dime away from you . and the best thing -- it 's legal . tell jack it 's just business , okay ? i 'll see you in court . phyllis : [ sighs deeply ] billy : what ? are you here to lecture me , jack ? go for it , 'cause you 're not gon na put a dent in me . i 'm made of stone these days . jack : it 's been over two years , billy . enough ! stop blaming every idiotic thing you do on that poor little girl who died ! billy : you know , jack , if you had my back just once -- just once -- that 's all that i wanted . but no , you had to keep your hands clean , did n't you , while i did everything that you did n't have the guts to do ! jack : i 'm through , billy . i 'm through defending you . i am through enabling your every addiction , 'cause that 's what this is . you are hooked on revenge . well , i 'm done . you 're on your own now . billy : no , see , th - that 's where you 're wrong , jack . see , phyllis is on my side with this . she wants to see victor suffer just as much as i do , but unlike you , she does n't let her enemies walk all over her ! come on , jack . what you wo n't do to victor , why do n't you do it to me ? [ next_on ] marisa : you said you knew where she was . luca : yes , well -- marisa : was that just a ploy to get me to come to spain with you ? nick : i 'm giving her the space she needs . noah : that 's the worst possible thing you could be doing . jack : you 've been saying you owe me ? i 'm here to collect . | nick and sage struggle to communicate with each other , and they are driven further apart by the loss of baby christian . chelsea is n't happy to learn that sage fell in love with adam while he was gabriel bingham , and she fears that she may still have feelings for him . nick discovers that dr. anderson 's name is sandy , but he does n't remember that she is a woman from his past . jack returns home and is disappointed to learn that phyllis and billy were the ones who restarted the paragon virus . jack tells billy that he is tired of being his enabler , so that he can drink and gamble and blame everything on delia 's death . the two brothers almost come to blows when billy thinks that jack is weak for not seeking revenge on victor for everything he has done to them . victor likes adam 's idea of suing jabot for the damages they caused newman enterprises . |
john : it 's been such a long time since i felt like this . ashley : well , you 'd better get used to it , daddy , 'cause you look right at home in that chair . john : i feel right at home . jack : i would like to propose a toast . to dad . never far from our thoughts , never far from our hearts . ashley : to daddy . hear , hear . jack : and to my two beautiful sisters , who have no idea how many times i 've dreamed of just this , the three of us sitting at this table together . abby : ah , that smells delicious ! ashley : it does , and i 'm famished . abby : it feels like it 's been months since i 've had something really good to eat , so this looks so good . thank you . mrs. martinez : with avocado , just the way you like it . abby : oh ! you 're the best . mrs. martinez : i know ! abby : [ laughs ] ashley : well , hi , sleepyhead . jack : what 's going on here ? ashley : three guesses . abby : and the first two do n't count . jack : you two are always welcome to invite yourselves over . you know that . i -- traci : actually , i invited them . [ laughs ] good morning . ashley : hi ! when 'd you get in ? traci : hi . mwah ! late last night . late , late , late . i was lucky to get out of jfk . there was weather the whole way here . ashley : oh , i 'm glad you made it in one piece . traci : thank you . me , too . [ laughter ] and thanks again for the hospitality , jack . jack : hospitality ? this place is not the abbott house without you in it . traci : that 's so sweet ! ashley : i know ! jack : i mean that . this house is every bit as much yours as it is mine . abby : oh , here , aunt traci , come sit by me . traci : oh ! oh , sure . if you insist . abby : yes . traci : ooh , the treatment . abby : i 'll trade you plates here . traci : thank you very much . thank you . jack : okay , somebody want to tell me what 's really going on here ? this is starting to feel like an intervention . something i definitely do n't need . lord knows i 've had enough divorces . i know how to pick myself up and move on . ashley : [ laughs ] well , we 're a little worried . jack : there 's no need to worry . i 'm doing fine . life is moving on , the business is doing well , i 'm staying busy . i 'm even rejoining the abbott- winters foundation . ashley : wait . you 're coming back to the foundation and putting our name on it again ? abby : whoo - hoo ! jack : neil convinced me it was the right thing to do . traci : oh , this is fantastic news . all right , i guess we can call the intervention off , ladies . [ laughter ] only you would think we need ulterior motives to get together . ashley : so , um , how long are you gon na stand there ? abby : yeah , your frittata 's getting cold . ashley : come on , when was the last time we had an abbott family breakfast , huh ? john : well , you two sure know how to make a father feel proud . ashley : we love you , daddy . we 've missed having you here so much . jack : it 's been much too long . ashley : this is so good . abby : delicious . ashley : you 're gon na love this . traci : okay . victor : [ exhales sharply ] do you know the judge 's ruling regarding visitation rights is in every section of this paper ? nikki : oh , it 's online everywhere , too . [ sighs ] there is no privacy anymore . i mean , this is our family . it 's our business . nobody else has an idea about what we 've been going through or what this decision means to those of us who love christian . dylan : [ exhales sharply ] i did n't know you were gon na do this today . sharon : i did n't , either . i just got out of bed and decided i better make a start at this , getting the house ready for christmas . dylan : you know , i could have done that for you . i could have brought all this stuff down from the attic . sharon : the only reason i 'm doing this is for faith 's sake . after what happened in court , the last thing i feel like doing is setting up a tree or baking more cookies . dylan : sharon -- sharon : you know , i tried to brace myself for the worst , but when the judge handed down his decision , and he was n't giving us any visitation , i -- i felt like i got hit with a brick . his words were just so final . dylan : i know . i felt sick to my stomach . you know , how is cutting us out of christian 's life the best thing for him ? sharon : it is n't . and i 'm never going to believe that . dylan : and we 've tried everything . we tried every legal route possible . and we lost . we just have to find a way to move forward . [ doorbell rings ] victoria : oh , hey ! nick : hey . victoria : i figured you 'd be at home , celebrating your victory . nick : nah , christian and i are just making the rounds . here , you want to pull him in here ? victoria : oh ! yeah , sure . [ shudders ] here we go . victoria : oh . hey . please , tell me you brought those and they were n't waiting outside for me . nick : yeah , no , these are from me and christian . we thought we could use some holiday cheer around here . victoria : oh ! thank you ! that 's so sweet . nick : sure . what 's up with the weird reaction ? victoria : uh , i 've just gotten enough flowers lately to last me a lifetime . nick : travis . so , is that it ? it 's really over ? jill : wow . do we have a hit on our hands . the retailer orders are just pouring in . i hope we can make our delivery deadlines , 'cause there 's nothing worse than empty shelves just before christmas . billy : chill out . i got the supply chain all geared up , ready for the increase , like you asked me do a couple weeks ago . jill : yeah , darling , but your life has gotten a little bit complicated lately . billy : when has my life not been complicated ? jill : i still think that we should have a backup plan built . billy : the factory 's working double - time to make sure that there 's a bottle of perfume for everybody that wants one . two or three , for that matter . jill : mm . billy : so you can on your little business trip , serene in the knowledge that brash & sassy ! will function without you . jill : well , luckily , darling , i 'm only gon na be gone a couple of days . billy : and we will treasure each and every one of them . jill : that 's not funny . i just hope you will use your time wisely while i 'm gone . billy : here we go . jill : no , victoria 's very lucky that you clued her in that travis cheated on her . i assume she 's kicked him to the curb by now . billy : you know what ? victoria 's personal life is her business , but if you need to know , we are fine , okay ? so you can stand down . jill : and are you and jack fine ? ashley : so , jackie , explain . one week into december and not one speck of tinsel in this entire house ? abby : yeah ! so much for holiday spirit . traci : i 've heard of procrastinating , but this is ridiculous . jack : no fair , ganging up on me ... traci : oh ! abby : are you gon na say you 're busy , because people all over the world are busy , and they have their decorations up . jack : oh , really ? do you ? abby : i am all about the holiday bling - bling . i 've had my tree up since thanksgiving night . ashley : you better get busy . jack : okay . i 'll get right on it . [ laughter ] mrs. martinez : i asked mr. abbott yesterday about ordering a tree and putting some garland up on the doorway . jack : see ? ashley : and what did he say ? mrs. martinez : `` i 'll get right on it . `` [ laughter ] jack : thank you so much , mrs. martinez . traci : how about this ? how about i help mrs. martinez , and we 'll get this house whipped into shape ? jack : i would be eternally grateful . traci : consider it done . abby : is this what it used to be like ? all of you , together , eating breakfast , granddad at the head of the table ? jack : yep . ashley : yes . this was our father 's favorite family ritual , right ? jack : yeah , he 'd scoop up his bran flakes while we all ate the good stuff . traci : oh , mamie 's cinnamon rolls ... jack : mamie 's cinnamon rolls . abby , a little bit of heaven . ashley : i miss those days . jack : yeah . ashley : we 'd all be sitting around and talking and checking in with each other . jack : hard to believe dad 's been gone over 10 years now . ashley : oh , wow . it 's surreal . abby : well , that 's why we have to keep up this tradition . it 's important to our family . traci : hear , hear , sweetie ! abby : so , why was it breakfast ? why was n't it dinner ? who started that ? jack : [ sighs ] well , when mother took off for parts unknown , dad wanted to be there for us . and with jabot growing rapidly , actually , morning was the only time he could arrange to be here all the time . ashley : no matter how successful jabot became , he was always here at breakfast . you know , i just thought that those days were gon na last forever . that they were never gon na end . traci : we all did . ashley : [ chuckles ] and your uncle jack -- he was a pill when he was a teenager because sometimes he would skip breakfast just to make our father angry . abby : ah , so you were a brat , were you ? jack : well , are n't all teenage boys ? no , i was the rebel . your mother here was the perfect one . ashley : well , you did set the bar kind of low . traci : oh ! [ laughter ] jack : and traci was always the sweet , quiet one with her nose in a book . traci : well , you try to get a word in edgewise growing up in a house with these two . ashley : hey ! traci : that 's why i was so happy when billy was born . finally -- an ally , somebody who would be on my side . jack : hey , we were having a nice time here . why 'd you have to bring him up ? traci : jack ! [ scoffs ] no matter what happens , he is still your brother . billy : are we really gon na do this here ? jill : billy . jack is the only brother you 've got . you have to try to make it right . billy : okay , mom , look . here 's the thing . it 's not like i do n't want to . okay ? but what i did to jack ... he 's not gon na forgive me for that , and i do n't blame him ! jill : you miss him , do n't you ? billy : yeah , of course i miss him . i miss them all . jill : what do you mean ? did your sisters cut you off , too ? billy : no , thank god . no . ashley 's talking to me again . traci , actually , texted me , invited me over for family breakfast . jill : oh , family breakfast ! that was john 's favorite tradition -- the abbott family breakfast . billy : yeah . jill : well , i hope you 're going . billy : thought about it . jill : and ? billy : decided not to put everybody through it . jill : you get over yourself . this is your family you 're talking about . you have to do everything you can to get right with jack . dylan : well , at least the restraining order 's been lifted , and we do n't have to worry about running into nick and christian and having to leave . and who knows ? if we handle things right , maybe nick wo n't completely shut us out . sharon : you 're giving him and the rest of the family a lot more credit than they deserve . dylan : okay , i get where you 're coming from , especially where victor is concerned , but through this whole ordeal , nikki has been unbelievably supportive of me . sharon : she 's your mother . you love her . but she has n't extended any kindness to me or our marriage . in fact , she 's gone out of her way to bash me . dylan : yeah , i know . i 'm sorry . but she 's been amazing to me . i mean , she really went to bat for me with this whole visitation thing . that meant that she had to be at odds with most of her family . victor : nicholas should never have to share his son with anyone . especially someone as unstable as sharon . nikki : no kidding . christian deserves to be raised by his biological parent . victor : yeah . nikki : but poor dylan is crushed . i mean , finding out that he 's lost yet another child . victor : i know , i know , i know , sweetheart . and it 's putting you in an untenable position , having to choose between your two sons . nikki : thank you for finally acknowledging that . victor : i did n't want to make things more difficult for you . i just wanted to make sure that christian got what 's best for him , you know ? nikki : i know . it 's just that , to me , i knew there was n't ever going to be a good ending because no matter what happened , one of my sons was going to be devastated . and even though dylan did lose in court , he knew that i was behind him . nicholas , on the other hand ... victor : is a very lucky boy . nikki : well , yes , of course . victor : yeah . nikki : but choosing one son over the other , i never meant for him to feel that way . victor : what will you do ? hmm ? victoria : i dodged a bullet . that 's how i feel about breaking up with travis . but you know what ? i do n't want to talk about that . i want to talk about you . you must be so happy after the ruling . nick : [ sighs ] i 'm beyond happy . i mean , the judge is n't forcing me to lose even more time with my son . victoria : you know , i really feel for dylan , but this is the right decision . they were n't christian 's parents . nick : yeah . [ sighs ] you know , you have been amazing , vick . you and dad have been there for me the whole time . victoria : dad and i , but not mom ? nick : mom seems to have been more concerned about dylan 's feelings and his rights . you know ? she made me feel like i was selfish for not wanting to hand over my son to him . victoria : well , nick , i 'm sure that was n't her intent . i mean , have you tried to talk to her ? nick : i just do n't get how she could treat me that way . i mean , christian had n't been home for a month , and then dylan hauls me off to court , and mom is there the whole telling me i should back off . victoria : i 'm sure mom just feels caught in the middle . you know , when it comes to dylan , she feels like she has a lot to make up for . so many lost years . nick : yeah . well , i did n't like it . you know , mom made me feel like i was the bad guy . sharon : well , i 'm glad that you feel that nikki had your back . dylan : yeah , she did , and i was n't expecting it at all . sharon : you know , one thing i can say about her -- i 've never known her to choose sides , not when it comes to her children . dylan : yeah , i just assumed that she would take nick 's side , you know ? and what she did , it meant a lot to me . sharon : i can see that . dylan : you know what ? i should , uh -- i should go over there . tell her in person how much her support meant to me . sharon : sure . go ahead . just do what you feel you need to do . dylan : you know i love you , right ? sharon : i love you , too . so much . victor : look at you . you 're becoming a big boy . yeah . well , congratulations for prevailing in court . nick : thanks , dad . maybe things will finally settle down . nikki : i hope so , too . nick : hey , mom . nikki : hi , sweetheart . victor : your mother has been very anxious to see you . nikki : i have so many things to tell you . i - i hope that you 'll hear me out . maybe i can make you understand where i 've been coming from . jack : either hotel will be fine . it 's just a quick in - and - out thing . thank you . i hope that 's traci you 're texting to tell her that you 'll be right over . billy : i 'm not just gon na show up at the house when everybody 's sitting around , waiting . jill : oh , you mean the house you were raised in ? besides which , billy , you were invited . billy : yeah , i was n't invited by jack , mom . jill : [ laughs ] traci has every right to invite you to a family get - together . billy : okay , time out . here 's what you do n't understand , all right ? when i mess up as bad as i just messed up , the first feeling that i have is that i do n't belong , that i 'm the other abbott kid , the one that -- the odd man out . jill : baby , here 's what you do n't understand . you are billy abbott . you are john abbott 's son , the same as those kids from his first marriage . and i do n't care what 's happened . you and jack are always gon na share that bond . jack : i hope you 're all free for new year 's . the foundation is planning a big benefit , and i want you all involved . traci : ooh ! count me in ! and i am loving seeing you in this charitable mood . i certainly hope that it extends to your family . jack : i know where you 're going with this . i 'm no longer interested in discussing `` the brother who shall not be named `` this morning . traci : well , you might just have to , jack . jack : why ? traci : i took the liberty of inviting him to join us . jack : you did what ? ashley : that might not have been a great idea . jack : that was a bad idea ! you should have discussed this with me before you made that offer to him ! traci : well , is this my home , too , or is n't it ? what 'll it be , jack ? ashley : you know what , it 's moot anyway , 'cause it does n't look like he 's gon na show up . jack : yeah , billy 's smart enough to realize he 's no longer welcome here . traci : [ sighs ] jack . how long are gon na go on punishing him by excluding him from the family ? jack : how does the rest of his life sound ? traci : jack , if you could just make a little effort -- you know , call him and tell him it would be all right ! jack : it 's not all right ! under any circumstance . traci : jack , i 'm not asking you to sit down in a room with him and hash everything out . i -- i was just hoping we could all sit down , you know , have a little bite to eat together , be civil to one another . jack : i said no , traci . what about that -- traci : jack ! we just got through talking about how important this tradition was to our dad ! our father , who loved us and accepted us no matter what we did , and -- dad would want you to find a way to forgive billy and make him feel like he 's a part of this family again . are you just gon na sit there in dad 's chair and tell me that you refuse to do that ? victoria : billy . billy : hey . how you doing ? victoria : uh , well , as you can see , i 'm fine . i have n't been crying for three days straight , and i did n't burst into a million pieces or anything like that . billy : i 'm glad to hear it . victoria : anyway , look , you do n't have to -- you do n't have to worry about me anymore because travis is gone . billy : has gone where ? victoria : i do n't know and i do n't care . next question ? billy : what 's your plan ? victoria : enjoy the holidays . focus on work . the latest projections for bare are supposed to come out today . billy : yeah , um , i ran into my mom at the club , and she had them . victoria : okay . great . how 's it looking ? billy : everything 's trending upwards . across the board . victoria : that 's excellent news . billy : it 's great . victoria : yeah . i suppose you had to tell jill that travis and i are done . billy : i did not tell her , no . it 's not my news to share . victoria : i know you 're gon na say `` no , you do n't , `` but i feel like -- i feel like i owe you an apology . billy : no , you do n't . victoria : i should n't have tried to strangle the messenger . i should have said thank you for stopping me from marrying a lying and cheating jerk . billy : well , thank you for not saying `` yet another lying , cheating jerk `` because i gave you ... many reasons . victoria : you were right to tell me , billy . billy : i did n't want to tell you , vick . but i did n't want you walking into a marriage with a guy that you did n't really know . especially because he was gon na be our kids ' stepfather . victoria : that is another excellent reason . thank you . billy : anytime . but let 's not do this again , okay ? hey . on the bright side , i think i finally did something your father would approve of . victoria : oh , my god . mom and dad still do n't know that the engagement is broken off . i can just hear him now . `` i told you i was right about that crawford person . the guy 's a punk . `` billy : but i do n't think that 's how it 'll go down . victoria : really ? billy : look , no matter what i think about the guy , he loves you . and i think victor actually got what he wanted , which is travis gone and you protected from being hurt worse than you already have been . victoria : yeah . i guess you 're probably right . billy : that 's what family is . they want the best for you . always . nikki : if i made it seem like i was favoring dylan over you ... i apologize . that was never my intention . [ voice breaking ] and i know that i 've hurt you , and ... and that 's just tearing me up . nick : apology accepted . nikki : oh , thank you , son . victor : that 's very gracious of you , my boy . nikki : i know how much you love christian . and you will do your very best in raising him . i just do n't want you to think that i wanted to take that from you and give it to dylan . i just -- i just felt so bad for him , you know ? i mean , he 's been through so much . he 's lost the parents he grew up with , he lost connor ... i just wanted to help him . maybe i wanted to try to be the mother that i never had a chance to be when he was growing up . victor : you understand your mom 's dilemma , do n't you ? nick : of course i can . nikki : [ cries ] i 'm so sorry . thank you . nick : it 's okay , mom . jack : traci , i know you mean well . you 're probably right . dad would want me to straighten things out with billy , but i ca n't just pretend we 're back to the old times and everything is forgiven . i ca n't do it . ashley : i do n't think traci 's expecting that , jackie . she pretty much just wants there to be a start to something , you know ? we do n't condone what billy did , jack , but he 's our brother ! traci : ashley 's right . i 'm not expecting miracles . at least not right out of the gate . abby : civil . that 's the word she used . you can do that . jack : no , i ca n't ! and i wo n't . so stop asking me , okay ? look , i know you all love billy . i 'm not asking you to choose sides . if you want to spend time with him , do it without me ! there are n't gon na be any heartfelt reconciliations under my roof . traci : jack -- jack : you know what ? i 'll give billy this much . he can accept what none of you seem to . he knows better than to show his face around here again ! victoria : i happen to agree with jill . i think you should get over to the house and patch things up with jack . look , your sister 's handing you this golden opportunity , and you 're just gon na waste it ? billy : oh , she 's fantastic , is n't she ? traci ? she 's got this big old heart . by the time i came along , she was already in new york writing novels , but i heard so much about her . how she would take care of these baby bunnies , little birds that fell out of their nest . a lot of cardboard , a lot of hot - water bottles ... a lot of tears when they did n't make it . victoria : yeah , she 's always been a kind , big - hearted person . billy : yeah , baby birds and baby brothers . same difference . she wants to mend the world . she wants to try and put our family back together in time for christmas . and i appreciate that , you know , her always looking for a happy ending . victoria : you do n't think that can happen , do you ? billy : not this time . victoria : well , how do you know if you do n't try ? billy : i have tried . i tried at thanksgiving , and it was a bust . victoria : well , maybe today wo n't be . it 's up to you , billy . jack 's not gon na make any overtures . you know , you 're gon na have to be the one to set things straight . sharon : what are you -- is that -- dylan , no . dylan : we already had this conversation . there is no more sully . sharon : he is n't dead . dylan : i do n't see the point in getting all sentimental , not when we 're trying to heal from this . sharon : throwing away the special ornament we had made for sully 's first christmas wo n't help me heal . dylan : okay , fine , then keep it . put it on a box . do n't hang it from a tree where we have to see it every day and be reminded of our loss . is n't it bad enough that we had to say goodbye ? why prolong the agony ? sharon : i do n't want to erase him from our lives like he never existed . dylan : we have to let go . victor : thank you , sweetheart . nikki : mm - hmm . have a good day at the office . victor : i 'm glad the two of you get to spend some time together , you know ? nikki : me , too . victor : okay ? i 'll be back . tonight . nikki : all right . i 'll be here . victor : okay . nikki : you really are so good with the kids . you 're a great father . nick : i try . you know , i feel like i owe you an apology , too . for raking you over the coals . it 's just -- i 've been so out of my mind with this whole visitation thing . nikki : honey , i understand . no apology necessary . nick : i just feel so incredibly blessed to have christian back in my life . i ca n't tell you how happy he makes me . but , at the same time , i got to be honest . this whole single - parent thing is pretty overwhelming . dylan : i wo n't be long . sharon : there 's no rush . take whatever time you need . dylan : thanks . you know , without nikki , there would n't have been anybody in that family on my side . sharon : i understand . i 'll see you later . dylan : okay . nikki : honey , you have always carried so much on your shoulders -- your job at newman , the club . you raised summer and faith and noah . and now christian . and you will do that just as well because you 're a wonderful father . you 're a natural . nick : thanks . i mean , i have n't felt that way with christian yet , but i 'm working on it . nikki : oh , no , wait a minute . are you talking about that strawberry incident , because that was not your fault . sharon neglected to tell you about his allergy . nick : mom , she did n't keep that from me . it was overlooked on both our parts . nikki : must you still make excuses for that woman ? nick : mom , i showed up to their house , i took my son , and i left . we did n't have a conversation . i did n't ask any questions on how to raise him . the truth is , i know very little about christian . nikki : well , how could you ? that 's not your fault , either . but he 's yours now , and you will find your way . and you 'll find it perfectly , and that 's very commendable . nick : yeah , until it landed my son in the hospital . nikki : will you stop blaming yourself ? that 's just not right ! nick : this whole mess just reminds me , i still have so much to learn about christian . nikki : and you will . you 've only had him a very short time . you 'll adjust . you always do . no , it 's different , mom . my wife died . i 'm alone . you know , i 'm doing this by myself . i have to be everything to christian because i 'm all he has . nikki : things will fall into place . you 'll see . you 'll learn everything there is to know about him . and with each new revelation , you will start to feel more and more confident . i promise you . and know this -- your father and i are here for you . always . nick : thanks , mom . nikki : mm . traci : well , mrs. martinez really outdid herself . jack : yeah , she did a fabulous job . ashley : it was delicious . we have to do it more often . i guess we better get to -- [ door rattles ] jack : what was that ? ashley : i do n't know . i thought it was the wind , but i think it 's a person . traci : yeah , i 'll , uh , see who it is . jack : traci . billy : i guess my key does n't work anymore . jack : no . it does n't . billy : okay , then . am i too late for breakfast ? traci : come in , come in . it 's freezing out there . billy : yeah , it 's definitely a little chilly . traci : oh , billy , i 'm so glad that you made it , after all . billy : i brought you something , traci . traci : oh ? me ? billy : yes . it 's an early christmas present -- a bottle of bare by brash & sassy ! traci : oh , fantastic ! it 's your new fragrance ! billy : yes . traci : thank you ! mwah ! i 'm gon na love it ! oh ! i heard it 's doing really well . billy : so far , so good . yeah . so i hope you enjoy it . traci : i will . i 'll love it . i ca n't wait to try it . billy : good . ashley : i think under the circumstances , we can postpone going to the office for a little while . is there any more coffee anywhere ? jack : i was just telling our sisters here you had the good sense to stay away . i guess i was wrong about you again . ashley : jack . traci : jack -- billy : i come in peace , jack . and , actually , i was invited . jack : not by me . you got a lot of nerve showing up here . i told you before -- you are no longer an abbott . what part of that do n't you understand ? victor : yes ? come in . sweetheart . what 's the matter ? i did n't expect to see you today . victoria : this wo n't take long , but there 's something that i need to tell you , and i do n't want you to say `` i told you so . `` i just want you to be my father . victor : [ exhales sharply ] but , baby ... i 'm afraid this part of being a father includes having to say `` i told you so . `` victoria : but i do n't want you to say that . i just want you to support me . can you do that ? victor : of course i can . nick : sorry i got to take off so soon . nikki : well , you can bring christian by any time . you 're never imposing . i hope you know that . nick : thanks , mom . thanks for everything . i really appreciate it . nikki : i love you so much . nick : i love you , too . nikki : mm . well , i hate to say goodbye , little man . yes , i do . nick : say `` bye - bye , grandma . `` nikki : bye - bye , sweetheart . you be a good boy . [ next_on ] nikki : look what i 've got ! jack : obviously we 're not michael and lauren . funny you should mention that . i was just thinking of their wedding -- you remember that ? you left that night with nick newman . funny how history has a way of repeating itself . | the abbott family has breakfast together like they used to when their dad was alive , and they tell abby stories about her grandfather . traci and ashley try to persuade jack to start to mend the rift between him and billy , but jack refuses and tells billy that he is no longer an abbott . jill tells billy she is going on a brief business trip and also persuades billy not to give up on jack and forgive him , because no matter what happens , they will always be brothers . the judge decides not to give visitation to dylan and sharon . nick , victor , and victoria are happy while nikki still feels torn between her two sons . nick and nikki apologize to each other for their recent argument . he assures her that he understands the reasons she feels badly for dylan . sharon ca n't forget about christian while dylan wants to move on and does n't see the point in dwelling on the pain . victoria goes to victor 's office and tells him about her break up with travis . she asks him just to be her father and resist the urge to tell her i told you so . |
[ previously_on ] phyllis : rebekah by jabot , exclusively at jaboutique . rebekah : i 'm not quite ready to make any final decisions , but you 're definitely at the top of my short list . the guy over there -- do you happen to know him ? phyllis : that one ? rebekah : dark hair , killer smile . mariah : you lie without even thinking about it . tessa : so , why are you still here ? victoria : j.t . 's body -- tessa claims she 's never seen it , let alone moved it . sharon : if the police do n't have it and neither does tessa , then who ? rey : victor newman is now the prime suspect in the murder of j.t . hellstrom . dr. charles : what i 'm prescribing for you is a low - dose , short - term anti- anxiety medication that will help you just get through this crisis . ana : devon ? rebekah : is he all right ? ana : devon . devon : [ clears throat softly ] ana : devon . devon : yes . yes . i 'm sorry . i just got distracted for a second . ana : we were just telling rebekah the best way to get to know renee is through her songs . devon : yes , absolutely . that 's right . ana : these are her latest tracks . they 're about to drop . we recorded them before she went on tour . please . all right . once you hear her music , you 'll see why she 's the perfect spokesperson for your cosmetic line . rebekah : let 's see . devon : [ breathing heavily ] ana : devon , are you okay ? devon : [ clears throat ] i just -- i feel like my heart is racing . i ca n't breathe well . [ breathing heavily ] ana : maybe you should take one of these . nikki : this is absurd . victor did not kill j.t . rey : i have evidence to the contrary . victoria : a shirt covered in j.t . 's blood and my dad 's gun buried in an arson fire is not proof . nikki : no . obviously , those things were planted there to make my husband look guilty . victoria : my dad did n't do what you 're accusing him of . rey : then why has he dropped off the radar ? why has he refused to take my phone calls or come down here to answer my questions ? victoria : because he 's working abroad . rey : he is hiding , and those who hide look guilty . victoria : well , he isn't . rey : okay . since you 're both so positive that victor did n't kill j.t . , tell me this -- who did ? billy : hey . pulling double duty ? sharon : i let one of my baristas have the night off . what can i get you ? billy : just a black coffee , please . sharon : how are things going at jabot ? is phyllis still pulling rank ? billy : actually , we 've come to an agreement , i think . sharon : one that favors phyllis , i 'm sure . billy : one that favors both of us and the company , so we 're all winning . sharon : are you ... feeling okay ? billy : i 'm pretty sure i am . no , i 'm serious . and we 're about to close on a major deal . and we had a pitch just now that was like a thing of beauty . i had a great idea , and she made it better . we were totally in sync . if i missed something , she picked up right where i left off . it was like we were firing on all cylinders , and , you know , it felt like old times again . sharon : old times in the board room or in the bedroom ? nick : i think i need to get my ears checked . i think you just said you want me to go on a date with another woman . phyllis : mnh . hearing 's perfect . nick : is this a test ? uh ... you know , it 's an interesting idea , but ... yeah , i 'll pass . it 's a `` no `` for me . phyllis : i have n't even told you what 's in it for you . nick : yeah . well , you said , `` go on a date with another woman , `` and , phyllis , you are all the woman i can handle . phyllis : well , that 's good to know . but this date has some fringe benefits , uh , that i ca n't offer . nick : [ exhales sharply ] ca n't imagine what that could be . phyllis : it 's rebekah barlow , the cosmetics - company owner that i told you about . nick : the one interested in partnering with jaboutiques ? phyllis : we are this close to signing this deal , but first , she wants to have dinner ... with you . nick : [ chuckles ] okay . phyllis : she knows you own the lease to all of our locations . nick : so , she wants to talk about the properties ? phyllis : exactly . nick : so , it 's like a business meeting ? it 's not really a date ? phyllis : well , officially , it would be a business dinner . nick : and unofficially ? phyllis : let 's just say the way she was looking at you , i do n't think she would be upset if your baby blues and your dimples were no the menu . nick : [ chuckles ] are you saying what i think you 're saying ? phyllis : you know what ? if you could just flash your killer smile to persuade her to sign on the dotted line , you would be helping me out ... a whole lot . nick : i - i just want you to admit it , phyllis . you are -- you 're pimping me out . mariah : uh ... can i ... tessa : oh , sorry . i have applied for like 10 jobs . i think holiday hiring is done . i think sharon fired me at the worst possible time . mariah : well , she had a reason to let you go . tessa : well , maybe if you had n't told her i was the blackmailer ... mariah : well , maybe if you had n't -- you know what ? i am not gon na go over it again . it 's not gon na help . tessa : okay . what will ? mariah : i do n't know . that 's what i 'm trying to figure out . i got to go . [ door closes ] ana : these are yours . look . there 's your name . devon : i know . i know . the doctor ordered them , but i never agreed to take them . ana : well , maybe you should . i 'm sure this is what they 're for -- what you 're feeling right now . devon : i ca n't take drugs . ana : devon ... devon : i 'm never going to . ana : ... i get it . mom , the drug abuse . this is different . these have been prescribed by a doctor . you need them . devon : i ca n't do that . ana : devon , please . even if you do n't care about this deal , do it for yourself . devon : [ breathing heavily ] additional sponsorship billy : you know , if you 're worried that i 'm not gon na be available for our wounded hearts society , do n't be , okay ? 'cause this shoulder right here -- this is yours whenever you need it , no matter what , okay ? sharon : aw , thanks , billy ! billy : you 're welcome . sharon : but that still does n't answer my question . billy : [ exhales sharply ] okay . [ chuckles softly ] has it been hell with phyllis taking over as c.e.o . ? yes . seeing her in that big chair , all comfy , kind of sucks , while i 'm in some crappy office down the hall , working on a marketing project that i could do in my sleep . but this barlow project is different . we work together -- two people putting aside their personal differences for the greater company . and it felt good . sharon : and that 's all you 're interested in , is you and phyllis peacefully coexisting at work ? billy : well , it 's not for nothing . sharon : no , it 's not . billy : look , i have n't forgotten what phyllis did , but i do n't -- i do n't want to hold any anger anymore . is that such a bad thing ? sharon : none of it 's bad , billy -- letting go of bitterness , you and phyllis working together . it 's what comes next that worries me . billy : so i should hate her for cheating on me ? all right . well , i can't . all the rage and revenge that i had -- i do n't feel that towards her anymore . sharon : and what replaced those things ? billy : i still care about her . sharon : i understand . i still care about nick , too . i always will . but i know that i can never go back to him , and i have made peace with that . billy : peace ? that 's a good thing , is n't it ? nick : [ laughs ] you are really working this . phyllis : i am giving you an opportunity ... to meet with a very smart , successful businesswoman ... who could prove to be a useful contact for you . nick : okay . phyllis : all you got to do is make her laugh at your jokes and tell her how great jaboutiques are . nick : while flashing the baby blues ? phyllis : yes . that 's like breathing to you . nick : well , that 's true . uh , question . phyllis : yeah ? nick : why is rebekah barlow interested in someone who is clearly with someone else ? phyllis : well , i - i do n't think i made it clear that you and i are a couple . nick : oh . so , what does she [ laughing ] think ? phyllis : she thinks that we 're business associates , which is absolutely the truth . nick : wow . what am i feeling right now ? am i -- am i insulted , or am i flattered ? phyllis : i think you should be flattered , definitely . will you help me ? nick : yeah , sure . i 'll go on a date with another woman . why not ? phyllis : yes ! thank you ! nick : you are the best girlfriend ever ! phyllis : thank you . nick : well , it 's not like i 'm not gon na get something out of this . phyllis : wait . what ? nick : oh , yeah . i 'm expecting some serious quid pro quo in exchange for ... all of this , you know , and using my charms on your friend . phyllis : you 've got a deal . ana : research shows tying merchandise with online content boosts product awareness and revenue . lp 's demographic are a perfect match for your customers . if you look at the document i sent you -- rebekah : i read all the documents . now i just want to talk to your boss . ana : devon ? devon : yes ? yes . i apologize . i was actually just , uh , trying to work out the problem that we have with renee not being here , 'cause you made a very good point that we are asking you to put your reputation on the line without you ever meeting the person who 's gon na be representing your company , and i probably would n't agree to that myself if i were you . rebekah : thank you for your understanding . devon : of course , and i probably should have made myself a little more clear when i said that renee could n't be here . i did not mean that you would n't be able to meet her . rebekah : does your penthouse have a beam - me - up option ? devon : no , it does not , but ana here is going to contact renee 's manager and arrange for a video conference right now . ana : i am ? i am . already on it . devon : yeah . so ... she actually just should be wrapping up her show , so you 'll be able to catch her in top form . rebekah : great . devon : yeah . ana : looks like we 're a go . manager says give them five minutes . devon : good . rebekah : i 'm gon na grab some water . devon : be my guest . [ clears throat ] ana : you good ? devon : yeah . i 'm good . rey : i have questions for you separately , if there 's no objection . victoria : why would there be ? we have nothing to hide . rey : great . you want to go first ? victoria : it 's okay , mom . rey : you can wait out here . victoria : you do n't intimidate me . rey : oh , i would n't try . it 's not my style . victoria : oh . good cop and bad cop . i guess you must be short - handed around here . rey : you know , victoria , i respect you . the loyalty you have for your father -- i ca n't say i 'd to the same for my old man . of course , i had a crap dad . victoria : well , i don't . rey : it 's obvious you care about victor . victoria : yes , i do . rey : so it must be killing you that he 's gone awol like this , 'cause , you know , the longer he stays away , the worse this is gon na get for him . so if you really care about your dad , tell me where he is . victoria : you claim that you want the truth ? i 'm gon na give it to you . i do n't know where my father is , and i do n't know how he can be contacted , and even if i did know , i would n't tell you ... because he had nothing to do with j.t . 's murder . and that 's the truth . rey : maybe . maybe not . either way , there is something you are not telling me . paying less for my medicare ? nikki : victoria and i have already told you everything we know . rey : so you 've both said . nikki : i do n't know why you would think we would help you go after an innocent man . rey : see , now , that 's -- that 's an interesting word . not one that would pop into my head when i think of victor newman . `` powerful , `` `` ruthless , `` `` unscrupulous `` -- those are the kinds of words that conjure up images of your husband for me . nikki : that 's not the victor i know . rey : oh , really ? so ... you 're not aware that the victor you know left your ex- son - in - law to die in a prison in myanmar or that he kidnapped jack abbott and tried to kill him ? nikki : you know , i thought you wanted to ask me about my husband 's whereabouts , which would be a waste of time because i 've already told you i do n't know where he is . rey : so , you were lying to me when you said he was in dubai ? nikki : no . when i last spoke to him , that 's where he was . he could still be there , for all i know , but i ca n't confirm that . rey : because his phone number 's been disconnected . i got the same recording when i tried to reach him . nikki : then why are you asking me all these ridiculous questions ? rey : because you may be the last person who spoke to him . nikki : okay . rey : so , can you tell me when that was ? it 's a simple question , nikki . when was the last time you spoke to your husband ? nikki : i have n't been in contact with him since before the fire . devon : hey , renee . i just want to say thank you again for taking the time to speak with us , and i will see you when you 're back home . take care . what you think ? rebekah : she 's everything you said she was -- fresh , young , hip . devon : she 's the whole package , right ? rebekah : she is . i do n't know how she could walk off that stage after performing in front of thousands of screaming fans and then just sit and be completely chill with us . ana : she 's always like that . devon : oh , yeah . oh , yeah . fans love her on- and offstage . rebekah : she was wearing my brand . i recognized that lipstick . and she had my product all over her dressing table . there 's no hard sell about how great my stuff was . she told me what she thought without saying a word . she has a totally real vibe . that 's exactly what my brand needs . devon : good . i - i hope this means that you will strongly encourage your people to partner up with lp and renee . rebekah : well , my team handles my legal and financial matters . i call the shots . devon : okay . rebekah : i say let 's do this . devon : yes ! ana : yes ! devon : fantastic ! great ! wow . rebekah : well , get me the paperwork as soon as you have it . devon : okay . rebekah : i have to run to a meeting now . i do n't want to be late . devon : absolutely . absolutely . and we will get those papers to you first thing tomorrow . ana : first thing . devon : yes . rebekah : great doing business with you both . devon : same here . have a good rest of your day . [ door closes ] ana : we did it ! devon : i ca n't believe we pulled that off . ana : me , either . but ... there are some things we need to talk about . devon : i agree . let 's start with how you knew about my prescription . kyle : when we last left our lugubrious lovers , our heroine decided to cast caution to the wind and reunite with her lying but not cheating partner . i 'm on the edge of my seat . what happened ? mariah : you know , this is actually my real life . kyle : sorry . what happened ? mariah : i ... just could n't go through with it . kyle : thought you 'd made up your mind with tessa , lies and all . mariah : i know . i - i guess i 'm just not there yet . kyle : there a chance you may never get there ? in that case ... could be time to call it quits . mariah : i hate the thought of ending it just -- just because of how much we went through just to even be together . kyle : from everything you 've told me , it does n't sound like you 're the one responsible for ending things . tessa 's the one who screwed up , right ? mariah : i know . i just wish she 'd told me what she knew before she did what she did . kyle : this unforgivable thing you ca n't tell me about ? mariah : yes . kyle : obviously , whatever it is , it 's bad . so walk away . mariah : i can't . kyle : why not ? mariah : i just can't . kyle : there are so many unknowns here , mariah . if you ca n't tell me more , i ca n't help you . [ sighs ] call me if you want to talk -- really talk . mariah : hey . i ca n't leave because i 'm scared . i am scared to death . nikki : every day it 's something worse -- blackmail and then somebody stealing j.t . 's body ... then victor disappearing ... then the fire ! and now victor 's gun and a bloody shirt shows up in the ashes . victoria : the gun and the shirt were planted to frame dad . nikki : by whom ? victoria : whoever it is obviously does n't know how j.t . really died because he was n't shot and he was n't wearing that shirt that rey showed us . nikki : well , you 're right about that , but rey is determined to find j.t . 's body . victoria : well , if he does , it will prove that dad did n't shoot him . nikki : i know that , but it could implicate us , victoria . my god , who is doing this ? ! who is out there moving bodies and planting evidence to frame your father ? ! victoria : somebody who wants to get to us , and we ca n't let them . nikki : i know . i 'm trying . it 's not easy . victoria : phyllis and sharon need to know about this . i 'm gon na tell them . i 'm gon na let hannah know that i 'm home , and then i 'll text them . are you okay ? nikki : yes . i just need a minute to catch my breath . that 's all . victoria : when i come back down , i 'm gon na make you some tea . nikki : thanks , honey . [ sighs heavily ] devon : i wanted to keep this between me and the doctor . ana : i 'm sorry . i was getting a document for a meeting out of your briefcase , and i saw the bottle . i recognized the name of the drug . a friend of mine at school took them for anxiety attacks . devon : i would n't really call it an attack . ana : you were pretty freaked out . devon : he just prescribed them for some stress i 've been having lately . that 's all . ana : then you told him how bad things have gotten ? devon : i talked about hilary and i talked about how much i miss her and how difficult it 's been but it 's all very normal for people who 've lost the love of their lives . ana : normal is n't a thing when it comes to grief . you 're drowning . you had a panic attack . devon : okay . all right . yes , i did . i had an attack . what do you want from me ? ana : i do n't want anything from you . i just want you to know it 's okay to ask for help . and i 'll be here if you do . victoria : kids are asleep . [ doorbell rings ] oh . that must be sharon . i could n't reach phyllis . sharon : what 's going on ? you said on the phone rey brought you in for questioning but you did n't say why . victoria : he found something . sharon : j.t . 's body ? victoria : no . a shirt with j.t . 's blood on it . nikki : and , thanks to the fire in our stables , a literal smoking gun . nick : phyllis tells me you were hoping to get something from me that you ca n't get from her . rebekah : she said you have a lot to offer . nick : well , ask me everything you ever wanted to know about jaboutiques but were afraid to ask . rebekah : oh , i 'm not afraid of anything . nick : love it . well , fire away . rebekah : how about foot traffic ? you own the properties that jabot is leasing for their stores . can you tell me about the surrounding businesses ? nick : well , my marketing team has done extensive research on all of the buildings where the jaboutiques are located . they are all rented at 100 % capacity . the retailers are all very high end who appeal to a wide array of females , all with tremendous buying potential . rebekah : sounds like you know a lot about women and what they like . nick : [ chuckles ] um ... yes , i , uh -- i have several female relatives who cover pretty much every age group . i also have a number of women working with me at dark horse , including my v.p . of p.r . , my personal attorney , and executive assistant . rebekah : quite an operation . not even in business for a year and already one of the top commercial real - estate firms in the nation . it 's impressive . nick : same to you . i mean , your cosmetics company is insane . you 've created an unbelievable company using a consistent brand message and cross - platform promotion . rebekah : i believe in my product and myself . nick : and that shows . rebekah : i appreciate you meeting me here tonight . hope i 'm not tearing you away from a girlfriend . nick : i 'm where i want to be . rebekah : [ breathes deeply ] i ca n't think of a better way to end an already amazing day . i found the perfect spokesperson for my brand , and if we make this jaboutique deal happen , it could be one of my most productive business trips . nick : rebekah , you will not regret getting involved with all the movers and shakers in genoa city . from music to fashion to real estate , this is the place of the future . rebekah : who would n't want a piece of that ? billy : hey . i 'll take a scotch , please . thank you . rebekah : after meeting with phyllis and billy abbott , i was n't sure hooking up with jabot was a good idea . but ... you 're a hard man to say no to . nick : well ... does that mean you are ready to close the deal ? rebekah : we 'll do it right now ... up in my suite . nick : lead the way . [ woman 1 ] this ... `` the young and the restless `` will continue . mariah : what if there 's nobody else out there for me ? what if , after i break up with tessa ... i never find anybody else who 'll love me ? kyle : that 's what you 're afraid of ? mariah : yeah . kyle : you 're crazy . mariah : wow . you really suck as a shrink . kyle : i 'm serious . why would n't someone love you ? you 're smart , funny -- hilarious , actually . beautiful , and you 're real . there are tons of people who would want to be with you . mariah : oh , totally . i 'm just ... beating them away with a stick . kyle : i thought you and tessa were great together . but you should n't stay with her because you 're afraid you wo n't find someone else . it 's a relationship that has zero chance of lasting . mariah : no , i know you 're right . i know if there 's no trust , then ... what else is left ? kyle : not much . mariah : i have to break up with tessa . kyle : do you want backup ? mariah : no . no . i have to do this on my own . sharon : how did i go from living my life to being caught up in this insanity ? nikki : well , girls ' night was your idea , remember ? sharon : i did n't know it was going to end in you killing j.t . nikki : well , it was n't on my agenda , either ! victoria : no point in arguing . we are where we are . sharon : where is that ? nikki : obviously , someone is taunting us by framing victor for j.t . 's murder . sharon : or maybe victor really did murder j.t . nikki : oh , yeah -- right after we killed him . sharon : after we thought we did . nikki : oh , please , sharon ! not your `` j.t . dug himself out of his own grave `` theory again ! god ! sharon : could be the reality . victoria : okay . let 's just say for one crazy moment that j.t . was able to dig himself out of all the dirt that we threw on top of him and then dad tracked him down and killed him . dad would never leave evidence behind for the police to find . that is even more unbelievable than a corpse digging himself out of a grave ! sharon : if j.t . was n't killed in the stables , then who planted the gun and the shirt ? nikki : victoria , you do n't think that ... victoria : what ? nikki : could jack have done this ? victoria : well , he certainly has motive -- a lifetime of hatred . it would have been easy enough for him to steal dad 's gun . but how would he get j.t . 's body ? sharon : oh , my god . i ca n't believe i did n't think of this until just now . it 's obvious who did this . victoria : who ? sharon : the person who should be here worrying about this as much as we are ! nikki : phyllis . billy : so , where 's nick ? phyllis : he 's at a dinner meeting . what is this urgent business that you needed to talk to me about ? billy : i 'm worried about rebekah . have you heard from her ? phyllis : not yet , but i am expecting to hear good news very soon . billy : well , i would n't wait too long for that . phyllis : why is that ? billy : 'cause i 'm pretty sure she 's not thinking about our proposal . i think she 's got other things on her mind . phyllis : such as ? billy : look , phyllis , this is n't easy to say , all right ? i saw rebekah at the club , and she was getting cozy with nick . that son of a bitch . you have n't lived here for a week , and he 's already cheating on you . phyllis : [ chuckles ] ohh . sharon : it would n't be the first time she 's tried to implicate him in j.t . 's death . she suggested that rey investigate him , remember ? victoria : yeah , because she claimed it was to point the police in the wrong direction . sharon : that 's what she said . phyllis hates victor . what better revenge than to see him pay for a crime that she was involved in ? that 's win - win for her . victoria : how could she pull it off ? sharon : maybe she went back to the park that night we buried him . she did n't trust me to keep the secret . she was covering her bases , so she dug up the body and moved it before jill had a chance to put that sculpture up . victoria : and did what with it ? sharon : hid it . nikki : where ? in summer 's apartment ? sharon : i do n't know . but j.t . had n't been dead that long . she might have been able to get blood out of him or keep it until she needed it later . nikki : well , i do n't know . i mean , it 's hard for me to believe phyllis would do anything that disgusting . sharon : really ? phyllis ? nikki : okay . so , let 's see here . she dug j.t . up and hid him god knows where and then ghoulishly removed blood from him and then took that blood and smeared it on his shirt and planted it and one of victor 's guns in the stables and then lit the whole thing on fire . sharon : do n't act like it 's impossible . nikki : j.t . digging his way out of his own grave is more plausible . victoria : mom 's right . listen , think about how difficult it was for the four of us to move the body . do you really think that phyllis could do it on her own ? sharon : well , maybe she had help . victoria : there is no way she would involve someone else in this . sharon : i would n't put anything past phyllis . victoria : you know what you 're doing ? you 're letting your hatred of phyllis cloud your judgment . she 's been in this with us from the beginning , and i think she still is . sharon : fine . if not phyllis , who ? nikki : i can think of only one person . victoria : and it 's time that we put a stop to this once and for all . ana : i wish you had told me you were struggling . devon : i just thought that how i was feeling was normal . ana : there 's that word again . devon : i suppose i was fooling myself . ana : the rest of us , too . i had no idea how much you were suffering . devon : you know when you go through something like i did with hilary ... from the accident to the surgery to the time in the hospital to the funeral , you have all these people around you , all these people trying to help you and try to lift you up and encourage you and get you through it . but when it 's all over , they go back to their lives , and you 're left alone to deal with the grief . i thought that i could handle it . i really thought i could . but then the walls just started closing in on me , and i felt like i could n't breathe , and i just -- i wanted it all to go away . ana : is that why you were drinking and partying so much ? devon : yeah . and it did n't help anything . it just -- i was n't able to sleep at all . i was n't able to focus on anything . and then i started pushing people away who cared about me the most . ana : like your annoying little sister . devon : mm - hmm . i knew that was n't gon na be easy . ana : try impossible . going to see a therapist , taking anti - anxiety meds -- that 's all great . but do n't think for a second i 'm going to back off . devon : do i look like a fool ? do n't answer that question . please don't . ana : [ chuckles softly ] rebekah : let the celebration begin . nick : how 'bout we get those contracts signed ? rebekah : oh . i do n't like to rush these things . nick : take as much time as you need . rebekah : i 'm glad you feel that way . nick : or , you know , you could , uh -- you could sign them and then just send them directly to phyllis at jabot if you 're sure this is what you want . rebekah : oh , i 'm sure this is what i want . i 've thought about it a lot . besides , i 'm flying out tonight . and i want to do this before i go . and you are the only one i trust to take care of this for me . besides , i would n't want to put something so important in the hands of a courier . nick : of course . rebekah : do n't you think a little celebration is the best way to end our evening ? nick : sure . rebekah : [ chuckles softly ] oh . nick : oh . whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . here . or , uh -- yeah . here you go . rebekah : uh , i 'll be right back . nick : yeah . phyllis : i 'd offer you a drink , but i get the feeling like you 've had enough . billy : i 'm sober as a judge -- at least most judges . phyllis : well , then maybe you need to get your vision checked , 'cause what you saw was nick having dinner with a business associate . billy : what business does nick have with rebekah barlow ? phyllis : he 's doing us a favor . billy : oh , really ? is that what he told you ? phyllis : i set it up . billy : come again ? phyllis : nick is using his business savvy and his charm to convince her that the locations of the jaboutiques are good for her brand . it 'll increase revenue . billy : right . so , him going up to her suite -- is that the savvy part or the charm part ? phyllis : i have no idea ... why you 'd feel the need to come over here and tell me what nick is up to unless you 're trying to make trouble for us . billy : i do n't want to see you get hurt ... again . phyllis : so , you came over here because you care about me ? billy : once a cheater , always a cheater , right ? phyllis : that go for the both of us ? billy : i did some crap things to you while we were together , but i never cheated on you . phyllis : that honor goes to me . billy : sleeping with summer in retaliation was not one of my finest moments . phyllis : you never should have used her . billy : no , i should n't have . and if i could take it back , i would . phyllis : is that an apology ? billy : would it make a difference ? phyllis : are you asking me for another chance ? billy : no . that 's not what i 'm saying . is that what you want ? phyllis : i 'm not even sure where you 're coming from . billy : neither am i. i 'm not sure . phyllis : well , good . maybe you should go . billy : yeah , i think i should . fact is , every insurance company hopes you drive safely . nick : rebekah , how 's it going in there ? ! rebekah : good ! i 'll be right out ! nick : i should be going soon ! rebekah : just one ... second . nick : [ chuckles nervously ] wh - what are you doing ? rebekah : celebrating . nick : yeah . uh ... rebekah , i , uh ... rebekah : you said you were gon na help me . nick : uh , yeah . i think you should sign those contracts . rebekah : oh , but that can wait . this can't . nick : [ chuckles nervously ] rey : mariah . hey . mariah : hey . rey : everything all right ? mariah : it 's been kind of a rough day . [ chuckles ] rey : same . mariah : is the , uh , j.t . hellstrom case still messing with you ? rey : every time i think i 'm close to solving it , it goes sideways . i ca n't trust what anybody tells me . mariah : yeah , i feel you . rey : i hope your night is better than your day . mariah : [ sighs ] i have a whole thing at home . tessa : [ gasps ] aah ! aah ! ohh ! | ana saves the meeting with rebbeca by giving devon a pill for his anxeity tht the doctor perscribed and setting up a video conference with the singer devon wants to be the spokewoman for her cosmetics line . rebecca decides to seal the deal with devon . devon thanks ana for her help and admits that he has had a rough time and he has felt lost and lonely after losing hilary . devon tells ana it did him good to talk to the doctor even tho ; ugh he is still hesitent about taking the anxiety pills he admits they helped him continue the meeting . nick goes on a date with rebecca to help phyllis and get rebecca to sign the contract with jabot . nick is more then a bit surprised when they go bacik to rebeca 's suite she spills champage on herself and then comes back from the bathroom with sexy lingerie on nick is uncomfortable and wants to leave so he tries to head for the door . rebecca makes it clear that she wants him and she wo n't sign the contracts until she gets him . the ladies night group minus phyllis try to figure out who planted the bloody shirt and the gun registed to victor in the stables they consider phyllis and jack but in the end decide it must be tessa and something must be done about her . mariah decides to break up with tessa after a long talk with kyle and she sends mariah a text telling her to meet her at crimson lights . tessa texts back saying she is on the way but as she heads out the door someone puts something over her face and is drags her away tessa drops her keys before she is dragged away hoping someone will find the clue . |
kay : where , uh , where 's victor now ? nikki : i do n't know . i left . when i came back , he was gone . can you -- can you believe this ? can you believe what he 's done ? kay : well , it 's difficult . i ca n't deny that . nikki : oh , katherine , i have never felt such betrayal in my life . kay : nikki , i understand completely . nikki : so what am i supposed to do ? i mean , i ca n't just pretend that everything is okay . kay : no , no , of course you ca n't , but -- nikki : the fact that he has even done this makes me wonder if he ever loved me at all . [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) ( door closes ) victor : what are you doing here ? michael : well , that 's one hell of a good connection . victor : do n't you walk into my office . now get out . michael : i was calling you victor . i wanted to come out to the ranch . victor : why ? michael : well , i did n't think you were coming in . you put nicholas in charge . victor : i 'm here to pick up a few things , then i 'm leaving . you , on the other hand , are leaving right now . michael : well , you can stand in line . nicholas already kicked me out of the building . look , victor , the reason i wanted to talk to you is this idea that i 'm the one who turned you in to the authorities -- it simply is n't the case . the same goes for phyllis . victor : why in the hell should i believe you ? michael : whether she 'd admit it or not , phyllis worships the ground you walk on . as for me , i mean , think about it . what possible motive could i have ? i mean , i am the man who paid off these retailers . it was my face they saw . even if you were behind it , what am i gon na do ? i 'm gon na holler `` bribery , `` and then cut a deal with the prosecutor ? why ? why ? oh , i see , to get myself out of the trouble i just got myself in . hello ? am i getting to you ? all right . look , if this is all gon na come out eventually , what could i possibly gain by lying to you ? michael : all right , my main point is we are in trouble . we 're in big trouble . you . me . both of us . therefore , i suggest that we not waste another minute trying to figure out who blew the whistle on us and try to focus on keeping our asses out of jail . [ scene_break ] gina : hi . sharon : hi , gina . gina : hi , sharon . well , this is a coincidence . i was just noticing your husband had made reservations for dinner tonight . sharon : yeah . we are meeting a man named cameron kirsten . gina : yeah . he 's staying here . he seems like a nice man . sharon : um , gina , i was wondering , um , if maybe i could speak to him for a moment . gina : well , i 'd like to help you out , but it 's a company policy -- we 're not allowed to give out the room numbers . but i 'll ring him for you if you want . sharon : would you ? thank you . gina : no problem . oh , wait a minute . he 's here . how about an introduction ? sharon : uh , no . i mean , i 'll introduce myself . gina : okay . sharon : ( thinking ) aah ! cameron : shut up . sharon : ( clears throat ) cameron : hi . cameron kirsten . sharon : sharon newman . cameron : i 'm sorry , did you say `` newman ? newman ? [ scene_break ] jack : i 'm beginning to think we oughta move the ryukyu islands here . it might be cheaper than moving half of genoa city there . you 're absolutely sure this vanessa lerner woman has decided to tag along with you ? damon : unless she changes her mind . jack : i do n't like this , damon . any chance you could change her mind for her ? damon : now how should i tell her she 's unwelcome ? she 's the woman who brought us thing . dru : she is the reason why we 're going to , jack . just think -- this root could revolutionize the way hair is straightened in the world . jack : dru , dru , i love your enthusiasm . i love it . try to remember , you 're there getting married . dru : i 'm well aware of that , jack . the reason why we 're going he ryukyu islands is because that 's where the root exists . damon : i do n't need help finding it , dru . dru : oh , but i think you . i think you do . with ms. lerner tagging along you may need me to run interference . damon : you ai n't gon na do nothing but get in the way . i can handle vanessa . dru : maybe you can maybe you can . jack : guys , guys , she 's coming obviously , we ca n't stop that . as for my wife ... are you absolutely sure phyllis is planning on going to japan ? [ scene_break ] neil : phyllis , i mean it . i need you desperately . phyllis : you better not let your blushing bride hear you say that . neil : fine . go ahead , make jokes . but i have to find out what dru and damon are really up to . phyllis : oh , come on , neil , you expect me to just get in a plane and fly off to japan ? what about my job ? neil : what about it ? you do have some vacation coming up , do n't you ? phyllis : oh , neil , keeping tabs on damon and drucilla is not my idea of vacation . besides , do you really ... do you really think there 's something to find out ? neil : after talking with vanessa , yeah , i do . i 'm quite sure of it . phyllis : why , because she got so bent out of shape when you told her that damon was going to japan ? neil : oh , you should have seen her . that lady -- she wanted to wring his neck . phyllis : do you think they 're involved romantically ? neil : i suggested that . she said if they were , they are n't anymore . you know , they did work together at satine cosmetics . phyllis : yeah , yeah , yeah , i know that . what do you think this all means ? neil : i do n't know . i 'm not quite sure , but more and more , i 'm beginning to think this whole thing is business related , that it has something to do with tuvia . [ scene_break ] j.t . : there you go , my lady . colleen : thank you . j.t . : you 're welcome . colleen : wow . i did n't know you had so much silverware . dessert spoons and salad forks . j.t . : well , it 's all the silverware we had -- clean , anyway . it 's a good thing it 's just the two of us . colleen : you did n't invite raul and brittany to my special little dinner ? j.t . : are you kidding ? i made sure they were gone for the night . colleen : good , 'cause that 's exactly what i want , some alone time with just you and me . you know , we could be having canned soup , and i would n't even care . j.t . : yeah , me too . but you 're in luck , 'cause that turned out pretty good . and i ordered some snow for you . what do you think ? you ready for the first course ? colleen : if i have to be . j.t . : what was that supposed to mean ? do n't tell me you 're not hungry . i worked pretty hard for this . colleen : no , i 'm hungry . it 's just ... j.t . : it 's just what ? colleen : everything 's so perfect -- you , the flowers , the candlelight . i want to remember every moment of this . colleen : i do n't want to go to new york tonight . j .t . : yeah , well , i do n't want you to go either . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you really think this has to do with tuvia ? neil : why else would dru be stonewalling me ? phyllis : because she 's a pathological liar . neil : oh , phyllis , come on . dru and i talk about everything but our work . it 's a little too coincidental , dru inviting damon to our wedding at the last minute because he was gon na be in japan anyway ? phyllis : okay , i do n't know . it could have happened that way . neil : no , it could n't have . i doubt it very much . phyllis : all right , i admit , dru 's story is very phony . but it 's not enough to get me on a plane to fly to japan . neil : hey phyllis , i would n't ask you to do this on a whim . where you going ? okay . i really believe that something major going on . not to mention , i already told dru that you 're coming , so you got ta go . phyllis : well , that 's not my fault . you 're gon na have to deal with that . neil : how do you want me to deal with that ? phyllis : i do n't know . tell her i changed my mind or that i broke up with jack . tell her that . great . neil : oh , yeah , that 'll work per -- then she 'll be even more suspicious . phyllis : are you listening to yourself ? neil : what are you talking about ? phyllis : you 're about to marry this woman and all you 're talking about are suspicions and conspiracies . maybe you should face the fact that you 're about to make a huge mistake . [ scene_break ] dru : phyllis is definitely going to japan with us . jack : oh , damn . damon : would you like to try to change her mind ? jack : yeah , yeah , that 's gon na happen . damon , i hate to say this -- i 'm losing interest . when we first talked about this , i agreed to fund a 1-man trip ... a very important secret mission that could save this company . at the time , it was music to my desperate ears . now this is starting to look like a 3-ring circus . the whole vibe is going south . maybe we better forget this . dru : no . absolutely not , jack . jack : what proof do we have this stuff even works ? damon : it 's too soon to give up , jack . jack : then give me something , something i can hang on to . damon : all i can say is i trust vanessa . dru : we can see that . damon : beg your pardon ? dru : nothing . just making an observation . damon : what are you observing there , dru ? dru : well , it took you long enough to tell us that she was coming along . jack : what are you implying ? dru : well , that ms. lerner perhaps is having second thoughts about the billion dollar gift . in fact , perhaps she feels that she should share it with mr. porter rather than jabot . damon : ooh , i am so tired of you . dru : say it is n't so . damon : you know , drucilla , in my experience , it 's always the really sneaky people who ascribe dishonest motives to others . dru : i 'm very up - front . i do n't like your friend . there 's something about her i do n't trust . damon : okeydoke . once more for the record , all l we ? vanessa isn cancer research . she does not have the time for the proper facility to analyze the orchid root , factor out the active ingredients and turn it into sellable product . course , she 'll want a piece of the action this turns into something , but she has not asked us put a single thing on paper . what does that say out about her ? dru : to me , it says that she should leave town and continue her cancer research , let you pick orchids alone . damon : she happens to have some free time right now . she is a smart research chemist , who knows , i might add , what this orchid looks like the wild . she could be invaluable to us . that is , if you do n't alienate her -- jack : you know what ? i do n't think the original plan is gon na work . dru : ( sighs ) damon : so what , you 're gon na give up because a couple of extra people are going to japan ? what ? jack : nope . i think we need to add one more . dru : who ? jack : me . i just realized it 's the only reasonable solution . i 'm gon na have to go , too . [ scene_break ] ( thunder rumbles ) colleen : mmm . this is really good . j.t . : do you like it ? it 's an old hellstrom family recipe . colleen : what , sauce from a jar ? j.t . : oh , no . i mean , that 's how it starts , but yeah , then i add some of my own spices . that 's more than some people can say . colleen : what is that supposed to mean ? j.t . : well , you do n't see gina walking around here , do you ? colleen : you know what ? come to think of it , that salad was a little too good . j.t . : oh , right . not like that bruschetta you made . remember that ? it was awful . colleen : ( giggles ) yeah , well , it was supposed to be awful . what i can remember most is you and raul trying to keep a straight face . and then brittany finally blurted out how terrible it was . j.t . : meanwhile , raul and i were trying not to puke . colleen : you 're never gon na let me live that down , are you ? j.t . : unh - unh . no . not likely . it 's such a good story . colleen : yeah . we have a lot of good stories , though . like that time we got caught in the rainstorm , spent the night on the porch , wrapped in two blankets . j.t . : that 's when i knew i needed to get you back . colleen : even though i drove your car into a ditch ? j.t . : yeah when i did n't kill you , that told me everything . colleen : that 's what makes us special , all of our good memories . j.t . : what do you say we make a couple of other good memories ? may i have this dance ? colleen : why , certainly , kind sir . [ scene_break ] victor : how the hell can we already talk about strategies and tactics when we do n't know what christine blair is gon na throw at us ? how can we defend ourselves ? michael : well , first and foremost , you say nothing . you admit nothing , no matter how many smoking guns she waves -- victor : baldwin , i was n't born yesterday . michael : can we go back to michael ? we were making such progress and you know damn well i did n't turn you in . but this is our reality , so we have no choice but to deal with it . look , the more we act as a team , the more we coordinate what we do and what we say , the better our chances of remaining free men . victor : you could hand me to christine blair on a platter . michael : and gain what in return ? what plead guilty to a lesser charge , get probation , have my law license suspended , maybe even taken away altogether ? it just does n't make any sense . look , victor , let 's think big . let 's think big and positive . let 's think in terms of beating this damn thing . victor : you still think my son turned me in to the authorities ? michael : i think nicholas knew exactly what he was doing and to whom he was doing it to . victor : i just do n't ' believe that . i just ca n't believe that . [ scene_break ] sharon : that 's right . nicholas newman is my husband . cameron : well , this small world just got a little smaller . sharon : actually , when i , uh , when i saw you in nick 's office , i was hoping that you would n't remember . cameron : yeah , i bet you were , but i do remember . sharon : you have to realize that when you saw me in denver , i was a different person . cameron : oh , oh , yeah ? when exactly was that ? when you were sitting on that bar stool , pretty as a picture , slamming tequila shots ? sharon : i was in a very down ... a very down time . i was running away from my own life . cameron : but now you 're back . sharon : and , um , in a way , you -- you did me a favor ... beating me to a pulp like that . i realized that i needed my family back . cameron : i never attacked you . we had a lovely time together . sharon : all right . you know , you believe whatever you want to believe . i know what my face looked like after you were finished with it . but i 'm not here to accuse you of anything . i do n't want any trouble . look , when i came back to genoa city , i had to pay a lot of dues for abandoning my children the way that i did . and now things are almost back to normal for me . cameron : and my being here makes you uncomfortable . sharon : yes . very . so if we could just , um , cancel this dinner with nicholas tonight , without alarming him ... cameron : yeah . okay . yeah , i can do that ... but i 'm not going to . now , i even looking forward to this meeting that much , but , you now that i know you 're gon na be there , i 'm actually very excited about it . [ scene_break ] phyllis : neil , listen , i 'm not trying to upset you . i 'm just trying to be your friend . i know from bitter experience that -- that you can try to convince yourself that your relationship will survive professional differences but does n't always work out that way . neil : your split with jack ? phyllis : yeah . ( sighs ) all those secrets ruined my marriage . neil : dru and i are n't you and jack . phyllis : i hope not . neil : hey , phyllis , hey , listen , i , um , i realize that you 're going through a really rough time right now , but maybe getting away is the best thing for you right now . phyllis : oh , my ... do n't do that to me . neil : wait , do n't do what to you ? phyllis : use my personal problems to manipulate me into being part of your lame scheme . neil : phyllis , i ... come on . what can i say to convince you to come ? phyllis : nothing . nothing . i 'm not gon na go , okay ? listen , if something 's going on , you 're perfectly capable of sniffing it out on your own , and if nothing 's going on , asking me to hop on a plane to japan is a big waste of my time right now . neil : all right . okay . fine . you wo n't go . you beat me down . you happy ? [ scene_break ] dru : jack , are you certain you want to come to my wedding in japan ? jack : no , not particularly . now i 'm forced to . damon : you do n't have to worry . i can keep an eye on phyllis . dru : i 'll keep an eye on phyllis . jack : no , no , no . you will keep an eye out for the orchid and nothing more . you will get married , enjoy your honeymoon and stay the hell outta his way . dru : jack , you do n't have to go to japan . jack : no , listen to me . you took a very simple plan and allowed it to get very complicated . now i 'm taking over . dru : okay . i think you should know that victor has given neil full rein of the company jet for our trip . jack : talk about delicious irony . the black knight has no plans to wish you a bon voyage , does he ? dru : not that i know of , no . jack : well , good . then we 'll all meet at the corporate terminal , and bring your rabbit 's foot or your lucky penny or whatever else works for you . we 're gon na need all the help we can get . [ scene_break ] j.t . : you want some dessert ? i have tiramisu . colleen : oh , i wish i could , but i am so full . j.t . : all right . well , i will save it for when you get back . it freezes , does n't it ? colleen : you do n't have to save it for me . just have it while i 'm gone . j.t . : okay . i guess i could have it for breakfast . colleen : you ca n't have dessert for breakfast . j.t . : says who ? have you ever tried it ? it 's really good . colleen : oh , i wish i was in college . then i would n't have to go on this stupid trip . j.t . : hey , look , being in college would n't make a difference . and , anyway , it 's not stupid . look , your mom really wants to see you , and i think , after everything that 's happened , deep down , part of you probably wants to see her , too . colleen : yeah , actually , i do . but not now . i want to stay here with you . j.t . : yeah , well , i tried , but your dad said it has to be now . and anyway , maybe you getting out of genoa city for awhile will do you some good . colleen : no , i do n't think so , not with everything i 'm gon na be missing . j.t . : are you talking about the dance ? 'cause do n't worry about that , colleen . there 'll be other ones . colleen : i keep telling myself that . you know , if you want to go without me , its okay . j.t . : really ? because i was kinda thinking ... colleen : you were thinking what ? j.t . : i was kinda thinking about asking someone else . colleen : oh . yeah . i mean , if you ... if you really want to . j.t . : no . i 'm kidding you . it was all about going with you . i just hope you do n't forget about me the minute you get on that plane . colleen : well , you almost make me want to . j.t . : oh , really ? colleen : but do n't joke like that , okay ? i would not forget you in a million years . j.t . : that 's a long time , a million years . colleen : long enough to forget me ? j.t . : you know , i wish ... colleen : you wish what ? j.t . : i wish we could stay like this forever . colleen : forever is longer than a million years . ( cellular phone rings ) j.t . : no . you better get that , huh ? colleen : yeah . ( ring ) ( ring ) colleen : hello . hi , dad . yeah . okay . okay . bye . he 's on his way to pick me up . ( telephone rings ) ( ring ) jack : abbott : phyllis : hey , what do you know ? that 's my name too . jack : hey , what 's up ? phyllis : i needed get some stuff . jack : you have key to the house . phyllis : listen , are we ever gon na talk ? jack : have n't we already done that ? phyllis : yeah but i do n't think we said the right things . jack : i think we each said what we had to , phyllis .. phyllis : okay . jack : listen , you should know i 'm gon na be at neil and drucilla 's wedding , too . phyllis : you are ? jack : yeah so i 'll see you at the airport , anyway i got to run . victor : i can tell you one thing , if it turns out that my son had a hand bringing activities to attention of the prosecutor , he did that on his own . michael : wow you do n't know about that . victor : oh yeah i would , indeed . someone poisoned his mind against me . michael : i know it hurts , victor . i 'll do what it takes to make who did this in the end , it really does n't matter . victor : oh , yes , it does , anybody you only say that causes you do n't have family , baldwin . michael : ok we are stagnated , victor if there 's enough evidence charges will be brought if is good evidence there 's a very good precious family will we sit if you in jail . victor : there only one person i can think of though now that would be demand and unscrupulous enough to prompt us but you me in to the authorities . michael : we are really should be putting our heads together to come up with the plan to stop this thing from eating us alive . ( sighs ) are you listening to me ? victor : no one has been arrested . and christine blair does not have enough evidence to make a case against this immune a about not . michael : we ca n't afford to assume that . victor : you do n't understand , you my son is more important to me than my company . and if someone turned him against me , that someone is gon na pay , and they 're gon na pay dearly . [ scene_break ] nikki : i ca n't think when i have been so disillusioned . kay : how 'd you find out ? nikki : jack . he 'd been warning me for weeks . a lot of people have . kay : mm - hmm . well , what did victor have to say for himself when you confronted him ? nikki : he did n't deny it . kay : oh . nikki : you know , i asked him if he thought at all about what kind of impact it would have on me . kay : well , what did he say to that ? nikki : he reminded me that he had warned me that jabot would lose , so i guess in his mind that makes everything okay . kay : darling , victor does have his own code . you know that . nikki : he says he never meant to hurt me , that it was nothing personal . to me , it was very personal . kay : well , you know , victor . he has this ability to compartmentalize , and , you know , perhaps he never thought about all the consequences , especially with you . nikki : well , what does that say about the role i have in his life ? kay : listen to me . now whatever has happened here -- and i want you to listen to this well -- i believe in his love for you . nikki : that makes one of us . kay : oh , please , do n't say that . i 'm not just thinking about you . i 'm thinking about the entire family . nikki : katherine , do n't you understand ? the whole family will be torn to shreds about this . kay : oh . nikki : god , i have n't told you where jack got his information . kay : no . nikki : from nicholas . kay : oh , dear god in heaven . nikki : do you understand now ? do you understand what i 'm feeling ? i 'm losing everything . i 'm losing my husband ... who i always thought that i could trust and believe in , my family , my career , that i have grown to love so much . my company might go under because of what my husband did illegally . i do n't know what to do now . where do i go from here ? that bastard says that i am the love of his life , but how can that be if he would do this to me ? kay : oh , please . nikki : i do n't know what to do . how can i live with a man that i will never , ever trust again ? kay : oh , darling , no , no . shh . shh . nikki : i ca n't . kay : no , no , no , sweetheart . nikki : i ca n't . kay : do n't say that . please , do n't say that . [ scene_break ] sharon : why are you doing this to me ? cameron : what am i doing to you ? i have a long - standing appointment with newman enterprises to discuss a mutually advantageous deal . i invited nicholas newman and his wife to dine with me . that 's all i 've done . so i 'm sure that we can all have a very nice evening together , ca n't we ? sharon : oh , and just pretend like whatever happened in denver did n't happen ? cameron : well , i do n't know if i can do that . the memory 's still a little vivid . sharon : please . you can not tell nick what happened . cameron : yeah , why not ? sharon : well , because he 'd hate you for it . cameron : let me tell you something . a lot of people in the business world hate me , but i still manage to do very lucrative deals with them . you see , money ... money does n't have much of a conscience . sharon : yeah ? well , what about you , mr. kirsten ? cameron : me ? well , my conscience is , um , it 's kind of like my lawyer , my accountant . i consult it , but , uh , i do n't always follow his advice . sharon : you ... you really hurt me badly . cameron : you look as beautiful as ever . sharon : if you ever , ever mention to my husband having met me before , i will make sure that the whole world knows what a sicko you are . cameron : do n't threaten me , 'cause you know what ? i got nothing to hide . now you , on the other hand , you seem to feel you have quite a bit to lose . sharon : my children are young , okay ? they need me . now what possible pleasure could you get out of harming them ? well , that was a stupid question , was n't it ? cameron : not at all . i like that you came looking for me so we could discuss this privately . sharon : please , tell nicholas that you ca n't make this dinner . cameron : let me ask you something . do i get a , uh , a little something in return ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : hey , come on . do n't get all teary - eyed on me . colleen : i 'm gon na miss you . i know it 's not that long , but ... j.t . : i will call you every day . colleen : promise ? j.t . : i promise . and who knows , you know ? maybe it 's true what they say -- absence makes the heart grow fonder . colleen : you do n't really believe that , do you ? j.t . : no . i was just trying to make you feel better . colleen : thanks . well , at least i 'll be back by christmas . j.t . : yeah . and we 'll make it a really special holiday . colleen : this was so wonderful . i do n't think you could top this night . j.t . : o oh , really ? you just watch me . colleen : i love you . j.t . : yeah , me too . colleen just what you said . colleen : i know that `` word 's hard for you , but just give it a try . for me ? j.t . : i do love you , colleen . colleen : see , that was n't so hard , was it ? j.t . : the things i do for you . [ scene_break ] neil : phyllis ... you 're still here . phyllis : yes , i am . neil : what 's up ? phyllis : i just talked to jack . he 's coming to japan , too . neil : what ? phyllis : you heard me . neil : did he say why ? phyllis : oh , come on , neil , he 's not gon na tell me . i 'm -- i 'm the enemy . neil : i told you . now do you believe me ? there 's something going on . phyllis : and it must be big . neil : it 's not my wedding . phyllis : well , i guess that settles it . neil : settles what ? phyllis : well , what do you think ? i 'm coming to japan too . [ scene_break ] brad : well , i 'd have to say from that glow in your eye , the dinner was a success . colleen : it was so wonderful , dad . he made pasta , the best salad ever , bought me flowers , and look at that cute little table . brad : that is a cute little table , j.t . you went to a lot of trouble . j.t . : well , yeah , your daughter 's worth it , mr. carlton . brad : you ready to go , sweetheart ? colleen : yeah . i was just saying good - bye . j.t . : you have a good time , all right ? colleen : mm - hmm . brad : are n't you coming , j.t . ? j.t . : uh , yeah . i guess i could walk you guys to the car . brad : you need a suitcase if you want to go . j.t . : a suitcase ? what are you talking about ? b brad : you got about , uh , five minutes to throw your things together you want to go to new york . j.t . : to new york ? colleen : oh , my god , really ? j.t . : are you saying i can go , too ? brad : i had a long talk with your mom , honey . we decided it might not be the worst thing if j.t . came along . that if of course , j.t . wants to go . j.t . : are you kidding me ? forget five minutes . i 'll pack in four . colleen : thank you so much , dad . you are the best father in the world ! brad : oh , well , i try . colleen : you are succeeding . brad : i love you , honey . colleen : i love you . [ scene_break ] sharon : please , wo n't you listen to me ? i am not the woman you met in denver . cameron : yeah , you are . sharon : i -- no . i was not myself then . i was -- cameron : you are the same woman now as you were then . and you are very hot . sharon : are you gon na tell nick ? cameron : well , that depends . you see , i live my life the way i do business . a good deal is where everybody gets something , and everybody gives up something . i look forward to seeing you and your husband tonight . until then ... [ scene_break ] jack : uh - huh . yeah . well , push the meeting back till the end of next week . i 'm sure i 'll be back by then . yeah . okay , look , i just need a little time ... yeah , i 'm still here . um , that work for you ? good . i 'll see you then . jack : what the hell are you doing here , newman ? victor : what the hell do you think i 'm doing here , abbott ? | brad makes an offer that ca n't be refused . cameron puts his hand where the sun do n't shine . colleen shares a romantic dance . jack decides another guest will be going to the wedding . jt tells colleen that he wants to take someone else to the dance . michael comes up with a plan . |
( knock on door ) ashley : hi . nick : hi . ashley : i 'm sorry to bother you . may i speak with you for a moment ? nick : if you 're looking for sharon , she 's not here . ashley : no , this has nothing to do with sharon . may i come in ? nick : so what 's up ? you 're about the last person i 'd expect to see out here . ashley : oh , well , your office told me where i could find you . i actually need a favor . nick : you got a lot of nerve asking for a favor from me after what you put my father through . ashley : well , this is n't personal . it 's business , nicholas . i know your dad 's out of town and i need to speak with him . it 's urgent . nick : what makes you think i know anything ? ashley : come on , you must have an emergency number . there has to be some way i can contact him . it 's imperative that i speak with him , please . [ scene_break ] sharon : all things considered , i think that my presentation went very well . brad : why do you say all things considered ? sharon : we had a hundred signed up , and only 68 showed . brad : yeah , i was afraid of that . jack : that is always the trouble with scheduling things this time of year . anyone that 's in retail is in the thick of it . sharon : well , i did manage to speak to a few of our buyers afterwards , and they 're very positive about our winter offerings , and they ca n't wait for the spring rollout . brad : all right , well , that 's good news . nice to know all of our vendors did n't bail on us . sharon : it would have been nice , though , if there were more people to present to . brad : yeah , i 'm sorry about that , sharon . i wish we could have thrown more money at the event , booked a bigger venue , offered more incentives for people to show up , but the fact is we can barely afford paper clips right now . jack : you have your father - in - law to thank for that . it 's because of him that we 're in these straits . sharon : well , i 'm probably not the best person to talk to about that , but if you wan na speak to victor , he 's back . he got back last night . [ scene_break ] dru : um , well , i do n't see him , honey . so i 'll see you back at work . neil : wait . let 's grab a table and wait , huh ? dru : i do n't wan na wait , honey , because i do n't need to talk to malcolm . he said he wanted to leave town , so ... neil : still makes me wonder , you know , this attitude you have toward my brother . dru : i 'm not being attitudinal toward your brother . why do you keep harping on this ? you saw him last night , right ? he told you it was his decision he wanted to leave , so ... neil : yeah , yeah , i guess so . dru : stop making this into something it is n't . look , baby , oh , i got ta go to . neil : wait . no , wait . just give it ten more minutes , all right ? dru : i do n't have one more second , honey . did you forget i have a beauty pageant to conduct ? and i have so much work to do on the pageant . not enough time , really . neil : yeah , listen , dru , um , about that pageant -- dru : i 've worked so hard . i 've worked so hard , honey . i 've put in so many hours . it is gon na blow your mind , and i 'm not just doing it just to get that piece of real estate . god knows that i deserve that office . i 'm doing it because i think it 's for the good of the company , for the good of the division . neil : yeah , it would have been good for the company . dru : no , will be , will be . neil : dru , why do n't you come here , sit down ? dru : what ? neil : just sit down . dru : i - i - i do n't like what i think i 'm about to hear . neil : yeah , um ... got some bad news . the beauty pageant , it 's been canceled . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) chris : hey , chantal said you 'd be in my office . what 's that look for ? daniel : what do you think ? my mom got arrested last night . chris : what ? daniel : yeah , she called me from jail and told me she 'd be spending the night there and to get in touch with michael first thing . christine , what 's going on ? i thought you were my mom 's lawyer . chris : i was until it came obvious she 's was n't going to listen to me or take one word of my advice . daniel : so you just ditch her ? chris : i suggested she find other representation , which she obviously did without even telling me . i 'm sorry , daniel , but your mother ca n't play by the rules . daniel : yeah , but did n't you know that going into this ? and did n't you promise to try and work with her ? chris : i did try . daniel : do you at least know why she got arrested ? chris : she did n't tell you ? daniel : i 'm sure she did n't want me to worry . look , all i know is that she told me to get ahold of michael baldwin . chris : all right , look , let me call the police station , see if i can find out what happened . maybe i can get in touch with detective weber . [ scene_break ] officer : you know the rules , counselor . michael : indeed , i do , officer . phyllis : what ? michael : a sunny good morning to you , phyllis . phyllis : thanks for coming . michael : do you know how badly i wan na reach through these bars and wring your neck right about now ? phyllis : what time did my son get ahold of you ? michael : oh , yeah , and that 's another thing . why would you involve your teenage son when you could have reached me directly ? phyllis : oh , i do n't , maybe because i did n't want him to worry when his mother did n't come home last night . michael : oh , or maybe you were too busy here playing secret agent man . uh , yeah , the nice sergeant up front , he filled me in . you 're the talk of the squad room . phyllis : my only hope is if dominic hughes admits he 's lying , and since that 's not gon na happen , i had to take matters into my own hands . michael : yeah , yeah , yeah . you thought you 'd teach the cops a thing or two about interrogation techniques . i get it . [ scene_break ] dru : neil , you did not just tell me that the beauty pageant has been canceled . neil : the pageant 's been scrapped . nick is n't interested . dru : nick ? c.e.o.-for - a - second nick ? neil : okay , nick 's been c.e.o . for over a week now . dru : hardly . he had no right to pull the plug . neil : he 's the boss of the company . he can do whatever he wants . dru : you stop him . neil : i tried to stop him . dru : you try harder , neil . neil : believe me , i 've done all i can do . nicholas wants to put those resources elsewhere . i told him i think he 's being shortsighted . dru : well , i think he 's being stupid . does he realize how huge this pageant is ? does he understand the gravity of the situation here ? i know what time it is . i 'm gon na tell him , too . neil : hey , no . wait . do n't . dru : he needs to understand he 's making a big mistake . neil : i think deep down he already knows that . nick is trying to flex his muscles . he 's trying to let everyone know that he 's the man in charge . dru : okay , and he 's gon na use my project to prove that point . neil : yeah , i 'm sorry . what else can i say ? dru : i thought you told me that victor promised not to mess with any of your projects . neil : if victor were here in town , i 'm sure that he 'd be putting his foot down . honey , again , i 'm sorry . i know you 're disappointed . it 's not your fault , but this kind of thing happens all the time in the business world . dru : oh , that makes me feel really good . neil : give me a break here . give me something . dru : i 'll see you back at the office . neil : what ? dru : excuse me . [ scene_break ] brad : sharon , would you mind writing up a memo for the marketing department on this morning 's event ? sharon : of course not . i 'll get right on it . brad : thank you . i appreciate it . and if i have n't said it enough , great work . sharon : thank you . brad : you 're welcome . jack : so the old buzzard 's back in town . brad : probably missing his ringside seat watching us go down . jack : or he could n't wait to rip the reins out of nicholas ' hands . it 's a shame . i was on my way over to congratulate the lad , and now his dad 's back in town to spoil the party . brad : well , if only newman were the worst of our problems , jack . jack : i take it you 're talking about bakersfield ? brad : you heard about the fire . jack : yeah . ash told me last night . brad : really ? well , that would explain her mood . jack : then she did n't tell you about it . brad : no , no . i did n't find out until i came in this morning . thank god nobody was in the building when it happened . having said that , losing that inventory is really going to hurt us , jack , not to mention the loss of the facility . jack : yeah , things are looking pretty grim , no doubt about it . brad : i do n't mind telling you , we could really use your help around here right now . [ scene_break ] nick : ashley , what are you trying to do to my family ? ashley : i 'm not trying to do anything to your family . if i could handle this without speaking with victor , believe me , i would . now , please , how can i contact him ? ( knock on door ) nick : excuse me . victor : hey , son . nick : hey . ashley : i did n't know you were back . victor : i guess you did n't tell her . ashley : no , actually , he did n't . victor : are you looking for me or ... ashley : yeah . i need to ask you a favor . may i speak with you alone ? victor : sure . would you mind , son ? nick : no problem . victor : thank you . [ scene_break ] chris : well , that pretty much says it all . all right , thanks . well , your mother managed to dig herself into an even deeper hole than she was in before . daniel : what 'd she do ? chris : something so incredibly stupid . she disguised herself as a man and got arrested for drunk driving . daniel : why ? chris : so she could get herself thrown into the lockup with dominic hughes and proceed to try and trick him into a confession . daniel : oh , man . chris : which did n't work , of course , so now she 's being arrested for obstruction of justice as well as conspiracy and attempted murder . daniel : see , that 's why you 've got ta help her , christine . you ca n't bail on her now . chris : i do n't think i have a choice . she 's instructed you to call michael , which means she has obviously found herself another attorney . daniel : which i still do n't get why she did . i mean , you 're supposed to stick by her , right ? we had a deal , remember ? chris : okay , listen , try , try and understand this . your mother and i were n't working well together at all , and you ca n't be at odds with your client in a criminal case . daniel : so are you just gon na let her rot in jail ? chris : michael 's an excellent attorney . he 'll do his best for phyllis , and they 're friends . maybe he 'll have better luck controlling her . god knows i could n't . ( knock on door ) chris : come in . damon : am i interrupting ? chris : damon , i did n't know you were out of the hospital . damon : yeah , they released me last night . this young man was kind enough to see me home . chris : that was nice . so what can i do for you ? damon : i was just curious as to how things were progressing . i 've been trying to phone phyllis , but i ca n't seem to reach her . chris : uh , daniel , would you excuse us ? i think there are some things that damon needs to know about . daniel : good - bye . [ scene_break ] phyllis : look at this face . look -- look at me . michael : hmm , what ? phyllis : this is the face of a desperate woman . michael : oh , no , no , no . you see , desperate people have nothing to lose . you had everything to lose , and still you pulled a stunt like this . phyllis : okay , maybe -- maybe i should n't have done it . michael : what , maybe ? maybe ? phyllis : well , christine was n't giving me a lot of confidence . michael : oh , christine , your lawyer , remember ? yes . phyllis : yeah , yeah , `` my lawyer . `` i ca n't cope with her . i do n't wan na hear that i 'm stupid every time i turn around . michael : oh , and you expect me to praise your intelligence ? look , why am i here ? phyllis : because she resigned or fired -- i do n't know , whatever you wan na call it . michael : i ca n't say as i blame her . phyllis : you have to help me , please . you have to . this place is n't filled with the sweetest memories for me . michael : not something you were worried about last night while you were scheming to get thrown in here . phyllis : i was trying to accomplish something . woman : hey , do you mind ? some of us are trying to sleep over here . phyllis : oh , hey , hey , no problem , no problem , girls . look at that , look at that . michael : yeah . phyllis : that 's me , that 's me if you do n't get me out of here . michael : oh , just like that , snap my fingers . do you have any idea what you 're charged with ? and let me give you a hint . it ai n't jaywalking . phyllis : conspiracy . michael : hmm , and first - degree attempted murder and obstruction of justice . phyllis : how quickly can you set a bail hearing ? michael : you 're assuming i 'll represent you . i do n't recall agreeing to something like that . [ scene_break ] nick : dru . neil : morning , nicholas . nick : good morning . i was looking for your wife . have you seen her ? neil : actually , we drove in separate cars . i 'm looking for her myself . nick : well , when you see her , have her swing by my office . neil : um , you 're planning to tell her about the pageant that 's been canceled ? 'cause if you are , do n't bother . i already did . nick : i thought you wanted me to handle that . neil : i did , but i guess you had more important things on your mind . nick : still a little upset with me ? neil : i think you 're acting too hastily . nick : well , i think i 'm doing what 's best for this company . neil : i wonder what your father would say about that . nick : you know , i do n't know , but you could ask him . he 's back . neil : really ? nick : yes , really , and he has no plans to reinvolve himself in this company , so that means i 'm still running the show . neil : uh - huh . so i guess there 's no point in trying to talk you out of this then . nick : well , we could talk about it , but my mind 's made up . neil : is this the way you 're planning on running the company , throwing away opportunities because you 're scared ? 'cause to me , that 's just plain foolish . jack : how dare you say that bradley , i can not so much as lift a finger ? brad : because of newman . jack : if he got wind that i was involved again ... brad : damn him . i knew we should n't have agreed to that stipulation . jack : well , no sense in mulling over that now . you have no idea how much i would like to roll up my sleeves and dig in here . do you have any idea what this feels like , watching my father 's company go south ? it 's like standing on the shore watching man drown . brad : with victor newman keeping you from running in to save him . jack : yeah , that 's about the size of it . now he 's back in town , and the sun is behind a permanent dark cloud . brad : the man sucks the life out of everything everywhere he goes . how ashley 's defended him all these years , i will never understand . jack : yeah , that makes two of us . [ scene_break ] victor : so how 's abby ? ashley : about as well as can be expected for a little girl who 's coping with her parents being separated . victor : is she living with bradley now ? ashley : yeah , she is , though i had her last night . victor : is that who you came to talk about -- abby ? ashley : no , though i imagine you still want a relationship with her , right ? victor : of course i do . how could you even ask that question ? so what do you wan na see me about ? [ scene_break ] damon : dressing up as a man trying to play spy with dominic hughes . i ca n't imagine how anybody in their right mind could have come up with something like that . chris : well , that 's one thing about phyllis -- she never ceases to amaze . damon : so what does this mean for me , counselor , now that phyllis has been charged ? chris : that you 'll probably be arrested soon , too . when there are conspiracy charges , the police do n't arrest one party and let the other roam free . it would n't look good in court . damon : do you suppose detective weber had planned to arrest me anyway ? chris : i do n't know . obviously phyllis pushed his buttons big time . damon : putting him in a position of having to invite me to the party as well . chris : i 'm afraid so . damon : um , well , how much time would you figure -- no , no , no . more importantly , how do i convince anyone i 'm innocent in the face of ... what should we call them ? recent developments ? chris : i 'm not gon na lie to you . it 's gon na be an uphill battle . it 's not all bad news . paul williams is working on something . damon : yeah ? what ? chris : all i can say is if it amounts to anything , he 'll let us know soon . ( telephone rings ) chris : excuse me . ( ring ) chris : christine blair . hank : miss blair , this is hank weber . chris : hank , what can i do for you ? hank : damon porter , is he still your client ? chris : yes , he is . he also happens to be standing in my office . hank : okay , then i 'll make it simple . we can either come there now and arrest him , or you can instruct him to come to the police station and turn himself in . the choice is his . [ scene_break ] phyllis : listen , if you 're trying to be funny , i just want you to know you 're not , you know ? michael : i 'm not trying to be funny . see ya . phyllis : michael , no , no ! listen , of course you 're gon na represent me . of course you are . i mean , the reason you did n't is 'cause you were too busy , and that 's why i had to have christine . michael : i 'm still busy . i 'm drowning in work here . phyllis : you 're too busy for me ? you 're too busy for a friend ? listen , if i do n't get bond in a hurry , they 're gon na transfer me to county jail , all right ? i ca n't go there . i ca n't go there . i know what it 's like to be locked up . michael : oh , no , phyllis . like i do n't ? you do n't know how much i resent the fact that you get into a fix like this , and then you expect me to get you out just because `` we 're friends . `` phyllis : michael , please . please , i 'm begging you -- michael : i 'm warning you , if you let one tear trickle down that cheek , i am so out of here . do n't . phyllis ... phyllis : please . michael : phyllis ... phyllis : please . michael : oh ! all right , listen , i 'll see if i can get you a hearing this morning . there is no guarantee that bail will be granted . for some strange reason , the police seem to take it hard when you go out of your way to make them look like idiots . phyllis : listen , i was n't trying to do that . i was just trying -- michael : quiet , quiet , quiet . you will listen to someone else tell you something for once in your life , and that is you may have harmed yourself beyond the point where anyone can help you . [ scene_break ] nick : you know , it sounded like you just called me a fool . neil : nicholas , you 've always valued my advice , so i 'm gon na give you some right now . i really think you ought to reassess your business philosophy . nick : you do n't like the way i 'm running things ? neil : i do n't think you understand or realize what you have here at newman . this company is in one of its strongest positions in years . profits are up , outlook is good . you 're a young buck . you should be shaking things up around here , taking some real chances instead of sitting back and being afraid of doing anything . nick : you know , you keep saying i 'm afraid . let me tell you something . i 'm not afraid of anything . neil : what do you call axing the beauty pageant , nick ? nick : i call that being smart . we do n't know how that 's gon na turn out . if it flops , it could be a huge disaster . neil : it would n't be a disaster . nick : you do n't know that . neil : i do know that . we 've done a lot of research on the pageant , we have a lot of talented and competent people working on it . that 's how i know . nick : like your wife . is n't that what this is about , neil ? you 're protecting your wife 's pet project . neil : this pageant was my brainchild , which means even if drucilla were n't involved , i 'd be saying the same damn thing to you . nick : all right , i 'm not saying no to this forever . maybe sometime in the future . neil : in the future ? so what does that mean ? what , next year ? next week ? when ? nick : i ca n't answer that , just not now , and i do n't wan na talk about this with you anymore . so if there 's nothing else ... neil : no , there 's -- now wait a minute . i ca n't do this . nick : you ca n't do what ? neil : my understanding is that you needed me to be your right - hand man , to help you out , show you the ropes , keep you from making bad business decisions . but it 's obvious that you 're determined to do things your way , and , buddy , i ca n't come along for that ride . nick : so what are you saying ? neil : you 're on your own , nick . i quit . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) dru : hello ? hi , brad . brad : dru . dru : did i come at a bad time ? brad : just going over a couple of reports . what 's up ? dru : oh , nothing . i was in the neighborhood , thought i 'd stop by and say hi , you know . how 's abby ? how 's ashley ? brad : let 's talk about you . dru : okay , i 'm great . really good , yeah . um , just wanted to let you know that there 's a small chance i might be leaving newman enterprises . brad : you got fired . dru : did not , brad . i 've outgrown the company . you know how you give it all you got and you 've got ta move on , and , um , you know , just wanted to see how things are here at jabot . brad : you 're sniffing around for your old spokesperson job , are n't you ? dru : is it still available ? brad : nope . dru : stop teasing me , bradley . brad : i would n't tease you . we already hired someone else . dru : who ? sharon : oh , hi , dru . dru : sharon , what -- sharon : brad , here 's that memo that you asked for . i thought that you might want to look it over before i sent it out . brad : i would love to . thank you . dru : you 're working here now ? sharon : excuse me ? oh , yeah , a couple of weeks now . dru : she 's gon na be a good secretary for you , brad . sharon : i 'm sorry . i guess you did n't hear . no , see , i have been hired on as jabot 's new spokesperson . [ scene_break ] michael : so what fresh hell is this ? chris : hi . michael : oh , oh , tell me you 're not here for the reason i think you are . chris : you mean damon ? they 're processing him now . michael : oh , wow . hank does n't waste much time , does he ? chris : neither does your client . i think she set a new speed record deciding to completely and totally self - destruct . michael : for which i am very sorry . still , if hank had held off on a conspiracy charge , it might have been -- chris : it was bound to happen sooner or later . it was only a matter of time before one or both of our clients were arrested . michael : perhaps , but we still might have been able to prevent this . the truth might have come out . dominic hughes could have recanted . chris : unfortunately , phyllis ' little ploy blew whatever chance we had of that happening . michael : listen , i 'm here to tell you ... well , there 's the man of the hour . hank : mr. baldwin , what can i do for you ? michael : oh , i was just wondering when my client was gon na be released . she did make bail , you know . hank : ms. abbott will be out in a minute now . is that it ? michael : no , there 's one other thing . uh , damon porter . hank : what about him ? we arrested him because of your client 's ill - advised attempt to take the law into her own hands . chris : so if phyllis had n't acted out ... hank : normally i like to wait until i have everything right where i want it , but i just could n't arrest one of the conspirators . michael : alleged conspirators , detective . nobody 's been found guilty . hank : yet , counselor . yet . chris : smart move on weber 's part . michael : yeah , unfortunately now we have to prove in front of a jury that neither of our clients is guilty of conspiracy or anything else , and that is a task easier described than accomplished . chris : so we will be cooperating on this ? you have to realize we will be representing them individually . michael : i think we can manage to come up with a joint strategy . it would probably be to our benefit to do so . officer : sit tight . [ scene_break ] dru : jabot 's spokesperson , huh ? you ? brad : and she is doing one bang - up job . dru : i bet . you know , there are no words to describe my ... congratulations , sharon . sharon : thank you . and , you know , that does mean a lot to me , dru , coming from you with all of your years of experience . brad : well , ladies , i would love to stay and chat , but i have an 11 : 00 meeting . sharon , i will get back to you on your memo . dru ... dru : yes , brad ? brad : always good to see you . dru : you too . sharon : so ... dru : so you enjoying yourself here ? you like it ? sharon : oh , very much . the people are wonderful , and they seem to like me , too . dru : that 's 'cause you 're new , sharon . sharon : oh . dru : yeah , they have to be nice to you . you see , i used to work here , and the minute you screw up , boy , do you know who your friends are , huh ! sharon : well , i do n't intend to screw up , dru . dru : oh , but you will . everyone does , but you especially , because you have absolutely no experience in this position , so ... sharon : well , you heard brad . i 'm doing a bang - up job . dru : yeah , i heard him . i heard him , but you 've only been working here for a couple of weeks . how much damage could you do in such a short period of time ? that 's a nice suit . it 's tough . sharon : well , thank you . dru : yeah , you 're really serving it up . sharon : serving it up ? dru : oh , come on , sharon ... sexy , yuppie , kind of executive suit . they say do n't hate the player , hate the game , so i do n't blame you . no , you are married to the son of a billionaire . i have to ask you a question . what is your clothing allowance ? it must be off the chain . sharon : i 'm sorry . you know , i really hate to take the subject off of me and put it onto you , but what are you doing here ? dru : uh , it 's none of your business , but i 'll tell you . i was here with brad , and i was just discussing how things are going here at jabot , so ... sharon : oh , i see . well , now you know . the position 's filled . dru : i find it curious that you 're here when your husband is running things over at newman . sharon : well , you know , i tried to get a job over at newman enterprises , and what happened ? oh , you remember , dru , right ? you , uh ... yeah , you sabotaged me . dru : i did not sabotage you , sharon . you 're being paranoid . i went to my husband -- sharon : you went to your husband , and you made damn sure that i did n't get the job . you know , it puzzles me just a little bit , because here i thought you were happy working over at newman enterprises . dru : i am . sharon : then what are you doing here ? oh , are you feeling a little restless and maybe underappreciated over at newman ? dru : no . sharon : because , you know , i can talk to nick for you about that . dru : no , no , do n't do me any favors , sharon , okay ? sharon : oh , i do n't mind . dru : no , no , it 's okay , all right ? i have a very busy day , and obviously you do , too , so i 'm going to see myself out . yeah . [ scene_break ] nick : i ca n't believe you 're thinking about quitting . neil : i do n't see any other option . you and i ca n't work together , nick . nick : oh , come on . we are talking about a beauty pageant . neil : you know , you do n't get it . it 's more than that , you know ? you 've been handed this incredible opportunity in your life . you 've been given a chance to do something huge , to make this company even greater than your father ever dreamed of . and what do you do ? your first major decision out of the gate is to cut and run from a project that you do n't fully understand or appreciate . that 's not leadership . nick : sometimes doing the right thing is n't the popular thing . neil : where 'd you read that , in a fortune cookie ? nick : all right , now you listen to me . i like you , and i respect the hell out of you , but let 's not forget i am still your boss . neil : no , not anymore you 're not . nick : you really gon na do this ? neil : i really am . nick : if this is some kind of game to get me to reconsider this pageant thing , it 's not gon na happen . neil : nicholas newman , i do n't play those kind of games . you have every right to run this company how you see fit . you 're a bright young guy with a lot to learn . i guess you 'll have to learn the hard way . nick : okay . [ scene_break ] ashley : um , no , victor , i 'm not here for personal reasons . i 'm sure you 're aware that jabot has been going through some difficult times . victor : well , that 's an understatement , is n't it ? as far as i know , your company 's teetering on bankruptcy . ashley : and i think we both know why jabot 's in that predicament . i mean , i do n't have to remind you that it was your illegal actions that put us at a severe disadvantage . victor : let 's not rehash all that . why are you here , to get more money out of me or what ? ashley : speaking of money , that $ 75 million was only a fraction of what we 're entitled to , but , no , i 'm not here to ask you for money . i 'm here to ask you to do what 's right . victor : and what would that be ? ashley : jabot 's in trouble . our distribution center in bakersfield burned to the ground last night . we 're on the verge of disaster . we need my brother jack , so , please , just could you please just let him off the hook ? let him come back to jabot and help us . [ scene_break ] [ neil remembering ] dru : what are you talking about ? neil : hey , baby . you ready for this ? dru : what ? neil : you are looking at the acting c.e.o . of newman enterprises . dru : oh , honey ! oh , oh , oh , my god ! neil : oh , yes , baby , yes ! dru : oh , my god ! oh , when , when , when , when ? neil : when ? victor came by a little while ago . dru : oh , i knew that man was gon na see reason . you are going to run newman enterprises ? neil : well , no , no , slow down , slow down . it 's temporary . dru : honey , i do n't care if it 's for one day . you are c.e.o . are there three sweeter letters ? neil : yeah , how about d - r - u ? dru : wow , huh ? ( laughs ) oh , honey , i 'm so proud of you , and you should be proud of yourself . neil : thanks , baby . you know , i am very grateful for this opportunity . a year ago , i would n't have believed this was a possibility . dru : because you were n't sure that victor was gon na forgive you . neil : that 's because i let victor down . i let the whole company down . dru : baby , that 's water under the bridge , okay ? you got off track for a hot second . that 's never gon na happen again . neil : yeah , well , a lot of people are gon na wonder if i 'm up to this challenge . dru : oh , let them wonder . let them wonder . baby , you are a strong , smart , intelligent , sober man . your daughter knows that . i know it . victor knows that . you 've proved that to us , and now you 're gon na prove it to the world . and what they 're going to witness is gon na blow them away . [ scene_break ] dru : hey . neil : hey , where have you been ? dru : i needed to take care of something . did you see nick ? neil : why ? dru : why ? to tell him not to pull the plug on my beauty pageant project . neil : i told you , drucilla . he 's not interested in that . dru : baby , you are one of the most persuasive people i know . it 's only gon na take that much to get nick to change his mind . neil : dru , come on . stop bugging me about this . dru : neil , no , you can do this . listen , you pump nick up , right ? you make him feel like the big guy , right ? and then you just stretch it out , figure out a way to work with him until papa bear gets back . neil : victor 's already back . according to nicholas , he stands behind whatever decisions junior makes . dru : oh , now i know nick is lying through his teeth , because victor would never go back on a promise , not the victor i know . neil : well , to hear nicholas tell it , it was n't a promise , just something that victor said to placate me while he was installing his son as c.e.o . dru : nick is lying . victor would never lead you on like this . neil : well , i do n't know what to tell you . dru : i know what to tell you . you need to get back in that ring , honey , and you need to fight for me and for the project . neil : no , i ca n't do that . i 'm sorry . dru : why ? why not ? neil : why ? because i quit . [ scene_break ] paul : warden paulson , this is paul williams . warden paulson : mr. williams , what can i do for you ? paul : well , first of all , i want to tell you straight away that this is a sales call , but that 's absolutely no reason to hang up . i 'm a licensed private investigator and a security expert , and i have something that just might interest you . warden paulson : go on . paul : i sell the finest surveillance system in the country , and this system would be ideal for your visitors ' area . the visitors would have no idea they 're being recorded , and this system provides you with a clear , neat transcript by computer . we use state - of - the - art voice recognition technology . warden paulson : we installed a system like that last year . we 're very happy with it . paul : oh , you did ? warden paulson : mm - hmm . paul : well , this is a brand - new system . um , it would provide certain upgrades that your current system does n't have . warden paulson : fine . send us a brochure then . paul : you know what ? i would be more than happy to do that , and it has been a pleasure talking with you , sir . warden paulson : mm - hmm . paul : hot damn . [ scene_break ] damon : phyllis . phyllis : damon , what are you doing here ? damon : what would you suppose i 'm doing here ? officer : ma'am , you ca n't talk to him . he 's being processed . phyllis : processed for what ? michael : phyllis , come on . phyllis : why is he handcuffed ? officer : because he 's been arrested . phyllis : for what ? michael : phyllis , phyllis -- phyllis : why ? damn it , for what ? michael : phyllis , you do n't -- damon : for conspiracy to commit murder . phyllis : what ? what ? i 'm sorry . damon : oh , you 're sorry ? i ca n't tell you how much that helps . thank you . i did beg you not to go out and do something stupid , did n't i ? did n't i do that , phyllis ? and here we are . but i 'm glad . i 'm glad you 're sorry . we may all be very sorry for quite some time . [ next_on ] lily : i feel like we have something really special between us . malcolm : i could n't be more proud of you if you were my own daughter . ashley : there is something missing at jabot . victor : it 's not up to me to solve your problems . phyllis : my life is at stake . | brad and jack learned that victor was back in town , and figured he 'd likely try to bury jabot while they were in trouble . when neil told drucilla that nick had cut the beauty pageant , she insisted he find a way to get it back on track . ashley went to nick to find out how to contact victor . nick blasted her for hurting his family . victor interrupted them and agreed to speak with ash alone . they discussed abby , befor she told him about the fire and begged him to let jack come back to work at jabot so he could help save the family . dru stopped by jabot to see if there was any chance of getting her old job back , and was shocked to find sharon working there as spokeswoman . sharon took pleasure in rubbing in it dru 's face , and threatened to tell nick she was looking for other work . neil and nick argued again about the project . when nick insisted he was neil 's boss and therefore had the final say in everything , neil quit his job . later , he told dru what he 'd done . daniel begged christine to help get phyllis out of jail . christine told damon what phyllis had done . damon had to turn himself in , since weber could n't arrest just half of a conspiracy group . michael reluctantly helped get phyllis out of jail , and agreed to take her case . damon lashed out at phyllis for getting them in deeper . paul learned that warden paulson in georgia had lied about having security tapes of the visitors lounge . |
murphy : hello , ladies . how was your shift ? pearl : she 's getting the hang of it . kay : oh , come on . every bone in my body aches . murphy : all right , i 'll see if i can find some more epsom salts . kay : oh , i , you hope you do n't mind i brought pearl home . it seems since i lost all those brain cells , we used to play cards after every shift . pearl : grab the deck out of my purse . i 'm gon na go wash up . murphy : all right , i 'll be right back . kay : oh . oh , lord . all right , cards . [ kay pulls out her ring out of her pearl 's purse ] kay : what ? [ kay remembering ] pearl : girl , where 'd that come from ? kay : i do n't know , some junk store i guess . pearl : unh - unh , marge . that 's not costume jewelry . kay : where 'd it go ? murphy : what ? kay : my ring . my ring is gone . [ scene_break ] [ pearl and murph walk back into the room ] kay : why would you steal from me ? [ scene_break ] gloria : ( sighs ) jeff : i should 've seen that coming . gloria : oh , yeah ? what 's that ? jeff : the way jack played us . gloria : jack ? what about you ? making a deal with him behind my back ? jeff : ha . i could say the same to you . gloria : yeah . thing is , i deserve top spot at jabot . jeff : well , neither of us got it . gloria : well , at least ashley does n't have carte blanche to run the company . she 's just gon na have to make room . jeff : for both us . where 'd you go ? gloria : wine cellar . got a key . ( laughs ) open it ! ah ! jeff : nice ! what 's the occasion ? gloria : i think it 's time to toast katherine chancellor , for leaving me all that beautiful stock in her will . really turned our lives around . jeff : yeah , too bad she had to die to do it . i kinda liked the old bird . gloria : yeah . not to sound callous , but a lot of good came out of that . jabot 's back in the family , kevin will be taken care of , and you and i ... jeff : are on the love train express . life is good . oh , very good ! gloria : is it feeling a little unseasonably warm in here ? jeff : here , let me help you with that . gloria : uh , da , da , da . you just go sit over there , lover man . watch the show . ( glass shatters ) jeff : oh . gloria : uh - oh . [ scene_break ] michael : ( growls ) lauren : ( gasps ) oh , my goodness ! michael : what 's up , buttercup ? lauren : hi . oh , they 're driving me nuts . holiday snafus . i ca n't wait for the 26th . michael : i 'm sorry i missed you this morning . lauren : oh . michael : you know what today is , huh ? lauren : uh , remind me again . michael : oh , do n't you give me that . come here , woman ! michael : happy anniversary , baby . lauren : i know . lauren : happy anniversary . three -- three years ! feels like three minutes i do n't know , so fast . michael : are we still on for tonight ? lauren : yeah , but ... you 've got court this afternoon . wo n't you be exhausted ? we could always postpone . michael : oh , not on your life . i 've dealt with victor all morning . i will be in court with lowell all afternoon . i 'm looking forward to spending a little time alone with my wife this evening . lauren : mm - hmm . you nervous ? michael : mm . no . all i have to do is to ... convince the judge that a federal prosecutor and a police detective in a 40-year - old case coerced witnesses into testifying against lowell . lauren : eh . you can do that in your sleep . michael : yeah . lauren : ( giggles ) michael : oh . i 'm glad you have faith in me . lauren : the evidence is solid , right ? michael : yeah , well , apparently , our newly appointed federal prosecutor does n't think our star witness , howie sullivan , is very trustworthy . lauren : do n't tell me that 's because of the drug conviction all those years ago ? michael : i wish gloria would step up . lauren : well ... do n't count her out just yet . michael : her testimony is the knockout punch that we need to convince the judge to drop this case . [ scene_break ] chloe : ow ! oh ! oh , it hurts so much . cane : the doctor 's coming . the doctor 's coming . man : what happened ? cane : she 's pregnant . she fell off a ladder . chloe : just tell me that my baby 's gon na be okay . ow ! ow ! man : where are you feeling pain ? chloe : just mostly right here . here . man : put her in two . chloe : wait , wait , wait , can he come with me ? cane : i 'm her husband . can i go with her ? man : of course . chloe : ow ! oh ! billy : thanks for calling me . how 's chloe ? [ scene_break ] pearl : i swear , i did n't steal from you , marge . kay : well , then what was my ring doing in your purse ? pearl : you left it sitting on the counter . kay : well , why did n't you give it back to me ? i mean , are you capitalizing on my -- my memory problems ? murphy : easy , marge . pearl 's a good egg . pearl : that hurts , that you think i 'd steal from you , marge . kay : i do n't know what to think . i - i just -- i mean , i do n't give a flying f about this piece of costume jewelry , for heaven 's sakes . but it 's the fact that you would take advantage of me , pearl ! i mean , that hurts ! that hurts me ! now here , you take it . you keep it ! pearl : if you 'd just listen to me ! i borrowed your ring to take it to the pawn shop . that 's not junk . that 's high - quality emerald and real diamonds . you 've been wearing a fortune on your finger . murphy : you hear that , marge ? you 're rich . [ scene_break ] gloria : how 'd you like to be my hero and go get my shoe ? jeff : okay , sure . whoa ! gloria : ( laughs ) jeff : ha ! jabot 's newest executive will buy you ten pairs of shoes . gloria : oh ! i ca n't wait to pick out my office ! and the only title i 'll take is president . jeff : co - president , matching titles . gloria : hey , wait a minute , wait a minute . you are so adorable when you think that i 'm gon na let you be my equal . mm - hmm . well , i hate to disappoint you , buster , but i 'm gon na be president and you can be vice president . jeff : no so fast . we 're equal partners in agreeing lovers . gloria : oh , yeah . well , about at , a little confession . i bought some extra jabot stock on my own . jeff : ( laughs ) gloria : what ? what 's so funny ? jeff : i did the same thing . gloria : you ! jeff : just to be safe . gloria : that 's funny . jeff : mm . yeah . birds of a feather . gloria : yeah . jeff : yeah . gloria : how much stock you got ? jeff : i do n't know . i 'd have to call my broker to find out . how much do you have ? [ scene_break ] chloe : oh , i 'm such a baby when it comes to being in a hospital . cane : you 're doing fine . woman : blood pressure 's 110/75 . man : can you tell 'em to rush the blood work ? woman : yes , doctor . cane : when will you get the results ? man : uh , we still need to run a few more tests . cane : she 's in a lot of pain . can you do anything for that in the meantime ? man : i ca n't treat her until i pinpoint the cause . chloe : i - i do n't care about the pain . i just wan na know if the baby is okay . man : the heartbeat sounds strong . we should know more after we run the m.r.i . and sonogram . chloe : okay . man : the nurse will take you to your m.r.i . cane : thank you , doctor . chloe : thank you . you know , you do n't need to stick around . cane : of course i 'm gon na stick around . i 'm also gon na call your mother . chloe : no , please , do n't . you know she 's gon na freak out and get all motherness on me . ow . ow . ow . cane : breathe . breathe . breathe . breathe . chloe : i 'm just scared . cane : you do n't have to be scared . chloe : i 'm scared . cane : you do n't have to be scared , okay ? they 're gon na take care of you . and you and the baby are gon na be okay . chloe : you do n't know that . cane : you heard what the doctor said , all right ? she has a strong heartbeat . just relax . woman : we 're moving you for the m.r.i . chloe : i 'm sorry . cane : no problem . chloe : can he come with me , please ? woman : yes , of course . cane : thank you . chloe : what are you doing here ? billy : lily called . lily : how is she ? cane : we do n't know yet . what are you doing here ? i thought you had a company to run . chloe : cane ? [ scene_break ] billy : you know , you 're taking this awful hard . lily : she fell off a ladder and we were arguing when it happened . so i am responsible if anything happens to cane 's baby . billy : here . lily : thanks . they just brought chloe back . billy : any news ? you know , you 're being too hard on yourself . you 're not responsible here . lily : well , if you heard us arguing , you would n't be saying that . billy : i do n't care what you said . you did n't force a pregnant woman to climb up a ladder , and you sure as hell did n't push her off . lily : why are you being so nice to me ? i mean , we have n't exactly been talking these last few days . billy : well , contrary to popular belief , i 'm a very nice guy . why 'd you call me ? lily : ( sighs ) i do n't know . i - i was n't thinking . billy : nice . yeah . that -- that 's great . maybe i should ... go . should i go ? lily : no . no . stay . ugh . can you believe that i went to see chloe to apologize ? billy : yeah , i can see that went smoothly . lily : yeah . i called her a bitch . billy : okay . lily : she just ... she gets to me , you know ? she just -- she knows exactly how to push my buttons . billy : yeah , chloe 's great at that . lily : i just -- i lost it . it 's like every time i get to that place where i feel like i 'm finally over cane , it just ... it hits me again . how she trapped him into being with her . she does n't even love him . billy : you do n't think so ? lily : no , of course she does n't . he 's her security . she will have his baby , and he will be there for her for the rest of her life . and he definitely does not love her . billy : well , i guess it 's unfortunate that , uh , he got drunk and ... they made love . lily : well , she had her sights set on him early on . and she got pregnant as soon as she could . billy : as soon as she could , huh ? [ scene_break ] chloe : what are you looking for ? woman : cardiac activity , amniotic fluid volume , evaluation of the uterus . cane : do you see anything wrong ? woman : you 'll have to speak the doctor . he 'll have more information after he looks at the m.r.i . chloe : wait , if there was nothing wrong with the baby , you would tell me . what 's wrong ? woman : there 's nothing to be alarmed about . everything looks okay . cane : stressing out is not gon na help the health of the baby . just relax . chloe : ( exhales deeply ) i just never should 've climbed that ladder . cane : it was an accident . chloe : no . no . lily -- she came to make peace , and i just -- i was just so freaked out that she came to the nursery , and i just ... i flipped out . it was so stupid . it was so , so stupid . cane : do n't blame yourself . do n't blame yourself , okay ? just ... just focus -- focus on the health of the baby . chloe : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] lauren : so , honey , what happened to all those people that were at the protest rally the day the bomb exploded ? i - i thought you were tracking them down . michael : oh , i did . they all said the same thing . `` sorry , man , i ca n't help you . i do n't know anything . `` `` i did n't have anything to do with that guy that got killed in that bank explosion . `` lauren : unbelievable . i mean , someone 's got to know something , right ? michael : families , careers , if they know , they do n't wan na testify . now how can people who were involved in a group that was supposed to be all about peace and love just ... look the other way when one of their own is in trouble ? ( cell phone ringing ) michael : ( sighs ) yeah , chantal , i was just about to head out to the courthouse what 's up ? did he leave a contact number ? nothing ? no , all right , uh ... i will talk to you later . well ... there goes our last hope , as slim as it was . lauren : what happened ? michael : uh ... uh , howard sullivan is not going to testify . [ scene_break ] kay : yeah , but , you know , how did i ever end up with this ring ? murphy : the diner 's lost and found ? pearl : a tip ? murphy : oh , that would be one hell of a tip . kay : well , what do i do with it ? pearl : well , the guy at the pawn shop said he 'd give you 5 gs for it . now we could live large with that kind dough . go to vegas . hit the slots . dont'cha love vegas ? murphy : nah . nah . not me . i 'd rather fish than gamble . you know , at the end of the day , you got something to show for it . kay : well , las vegas does n't appeal to me . murphy : marge , that ring is perfect right where it is . a good woman like you deserves something nice . pearl : oh , we gon na gab all day or play cards ? murphy : oh ! pearl : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] jeff : so how much jabot stock do you own ? gloria : how much jabot stock you own ? jeff : ladies first . gloria : i 'm liberated . after you . jeff : how about we trade ? gloria : okay . and the one who has the most jabot stock gets to pick their title . jeff : agreed . gloria : what ? jeff : what , is this for real ? gloria : jeffrey , you peeked when i was writing it down ! jeff : this is some kind of cosmic joke ! looks like we both own exactly the same amount of stock . gloria : yeah , well , that ca n't be ! jeff : we 're perfectly matched . if ever two people belonged together ... gloria : i guess i 'm just gon na have to find a better way to better you . jeff : bring it on . lauren : gloria ! jeff : ugh . lauren : hello ! gloria : company . ( knock on door ) gloria : ahem . well , hello , lauren . come in . lauren : did you know there was a pair of shoes floating in your pool ? gloria : yeah , well , fisher likes to chew on my shoes . jeff : hello , lauren . lauren : hello , jeffrey gloria : everything all right ? fen ? lauren : yeah . he 's at the babysitter . gloria : happy anniversary . lauren : thank you . i ca n't -- i can not believe it 's been three years . gloria : three years . what 's that ? leather . well , ca n't do much with that unless michael buys you a sofa . not very romantic . lauren : no . no . uh , hey , jeffrey ? jeff : hey . lauren : i 'd love to talk to gloria alone . would you mind ? jeff : um , sure . i think i 'll run by jabot and check out our , uh ... our new offices . gloria : bye , lover . jeff : yeah . see you , lauren . and congratulations . ( door opens ) gloria : what 's on your mind ? lauren : i wan na talk to you about michael and river . [ scene_break ] man : good news . you have a hairline fracture of the pelvis . chloe : that 's good news ? man : you have no organ damage , no arterial injuries . your baby is perfectly healthy . chloe : oh , great . cane : that is great news . chloe : oh ! thank you so much , doctor . she 's okay . man : there are some precautions you 'll need to take with a pelvic fracture . cane : how do you treat it ? man : it 's tricky . we ca n't put a cast on mrs. ashby . it 'll have to heal naturally . chloe : okay . whatever you say . man : you 'll need lots of rest so it heals before the birth . if it does n't , it could cause complications . cane : you 're gon na have to stay in bed until you 're fine . and i will take care of anything you need man : you can do limited walking , but it 'll be painful . i 'm prescribing a medication that wo n't affect the baby and will keep you comfortable . the nurse will show you how to manage your injury . chloe : so ... no more hang gliding , surfing , bungee jumping ? man : you 're gon na have your hands full . chloe : you know , a few days of waiting on me and you 'll resent it . cane : you wo n't hear me complain . i 'm just glad that you and the baby are healthy . chloe : wow . you really mean that , do n't you ? billy : well , it looks like good news . lily : thank god . billy : maybe you 'll stop beating yourself up . billy : hey , excuse me , nurse ? uh , could you tell me what the doctor said ? how 's the baby ? woman : i 'm not allowed to divulge private medical information . billy : of course you 're not . i would n't even ask , except it looks like good news , you know ? and i 'm the baby 's uncle , and the family 's l freaking out . and i told the mothers -- look , i will call you as soon as i hear anything . so come on , cathy . spread some cheer . spread some joy . cathy : the baby 's fine . the mother has a fractured pelvis . it 's not life- threatening . she 'll need a lot of bed rest . they 're such a cute couple . she 's lucky . i 'm sure her husband will take good care of her . billy : yep . cathy , you 're an angel . you made two moms very happy . ( chuckles ) billy : feel better ? lily : yes . [ scene_break ] river : yo , mike . how you doing , my man ? michael : you 're wearing the suit i sent . river : yeah , with these threads i feel like a stuffed shirt lawyer . michael : not even with your hair combed . river : yeah , i 'm really psyched about today . i mean , you know , with howe 's and gloria 's testimony , the judge has to drop the case . you look bummed . michael : i do n't know how to tell you this . river : well , just say it . michael : all right . uh , your friend , `` kite , `` howard sullivan , is on an extended business trip to europe . river : did you explain how important it was to be here ? michael : he left word at my office . i have no way of contacting him . river : so howie flaked ? bummer . well , no -- no sweat . we still have gloria . michael : gloria will not take the stand for you . river : of course she will . michael : no , she wo n't . river : she said she would n't , but i know glo . her conscience will win out . she 'll do the right thing . michael : you knew gloria 40 years ago . she 's changed . trust me . she wo n't come . you and i are walking into that courtroom ... without any witnesses . uh ... only you and me . no one -- no one else is gon na be there for you . not gloria , not howard , not anyone else who was at that bank rally . just you and me . river : i have faith in you , michael . [ scene_break ] lauren : do you know where michael is today ? gloria : sorry , do n't have a copy of his schedule . lauren : he 's in court right now trying to get the case against river dismissed . gloria : i wish him luck . lauren : he does n't need luck . he needs you , gloria . he needs you to go down there and testify that you were pressured into lying . gloria : well , i ca n't . lauren : ca n't ? gloria : did n't michael tell you ? i 'm back at jabot . jeffrey and i engineered a takeover with jack . lauren : and -- and that has what to do with river 's case ? gloria : because i 'm an executive again . and i have to protect my image . lauren : oh , please . it 's a little late for that , do n't you think ? this is about jeffrey not wanting you to help river . [ gloria remembering ] jeff : oh , i would n't worry too much about the face cream . as long as you 're a good little girl , nobody will ever see it or my letter . gloria : your letter ? jeff : mm . the one detailing how you tampered with the face cream , leading to that poor woman 's death . gloria : jeffrey , that was a tragic accident . jeff : you can tell that to the police . [ scene_break ] gloria : no . no , it 's not about jeffrey . i ca n't have my name dragged through the papers associated with a terrorist . lauren : ahem . all right , so you do n't give a damn about river , i get it . but what about your son ? what about your son who is defending his father who he has n't seen for nearly 40 years , partly because of your testimony ? are you really gon na let michael down again ? [ scene_break ] cane : ( sighs ) so the baby 's fine . lily : i know . i heard . that 's great . cane : yeah . it looks like i 'm gon na be , uh , waiting on chloe hand and foot , though . lily : listen , cane , i 'm so sorry for what happened . cane : you do n't have to be sorry . it was an accident . the weird thing is , that maybe -- i do n't know , maybe it was a good thing . lily : how ? cane : i do n't know . maybe it as a wake - up call . it made me realize that ... the most important thing is ... the health of the baby and the mother . lily ... i have ... i 've paid you lip service , setting boundaries , and i have n't done it . lily : i know . i know . cane : we ca n't keep doing this to each other . so ... um , we ca n't have any more accidental meetings and we ca n't have ... secret looks at each other when we see each other . lily : you 're right . i know that it 's not fair to chloe or the baby . cane : it 's not fair to you . it 's not fair to you , sweetheart , 'cause you need to live your life . you know , someone once said to me that the most important thing that a father can do for the child is to love the mother . now ... it 's not gon na be easy , but i have to try . because ... i have to ma sure that that little girl ... gets the love that only two parents can give . lily : it 's a girl ? i - i knew i heard chloe refer to the baby as a she , but i was n't sure . cane : i thought you knew . lily : you never told me . cane : i 'm so sorry . [ scene_break ] billy : you 'll do anything for attention , huh ? chloe : how low can you sink ? using my accident to comfort the other damsel in distress . billy : you do n't think i was worried about you ? cathy : mrs. ashby ? i need to confirm how far along you are . chloe : um , 23 weeks . chloe : you are not the father of this baby , okay ? so i do n't know if you think that i was trying to go after you or him , whatever . but this baby is going to have two parents who actually give a damn , and it 's not you . it 's cane . and if you do n't believe me , well , then you can just call my doctor . billy : chloe ? for real , i the father ? chloe : ( scoffs ) you 're hardly daddy material . i me , i would n't even trust you to take care of a goldfish . billy : that is n't an answer . chloe : you want me to write it on a t - shirt ? i answered that question when i married my little girl 's daddy . billy : it 's a little girl , huh ? wow . chloe , jr. imagine the two of you . chloe : is there anything else you wan na know ? billy : that 'll do . chloe : oh ... he 's onto us . he better not mess this up , because things are finally starting to work out with cane . and cane is going to be an excellent daddy . i just wish i loved him the way i love your real dad . [ scene_break ] michael : i want everyone in the office searching for sullivan . when we can expect him back in the country . i want a firm date . yeah . thank you , chantal . river : you know how many illnesses are stress - related ? shingles , headaches , irritable bowel . michael : what ? river : you 're wigging out . you 'll give yourself a heart attack . stress kills , dig ? michael : i do my best work when i 'm worried . river : ten minutes of meditation a couple times a day will make new man outta you . i could teach you . michael : i appreciate your ability to stay positive when everything is falling apart . river : i got a roof over my head , food in my belly , and faith in you . michael : well , least one of us does . ( sighs ) my case has just disappeared . i 'm going to wing it . man : the judge will see you now . [ scene_break ] gloria : do n't you dare accuse me of sabotaging my own son . i 've sacrificed a lot for michael ! lauren : then i do n't understand why you 're stopping now ! he needs you , gloria ! gloria : he does n't need me . he 's got howard . lauren : howard 's in europe . gloria : yeah , and i know he signed a paper saying he 'd speak on lowell 's behalf . lauren : yeah , which is n't worth the paper it 's written on . gloria : still ca n't do it . lauren : you are the only one who can . all right , fine . if you wan na be part of your son 's life and this family , you better get your butt down to the courthouse ! and now ! [ scene_break ] pearl : see ya , murph . murphy : bye , pearl . pearl : number for the pawn shop . kay : mm . pearl : 5,000 clams is almost a year 's worth of tips . think about it . kay : ( laughs ) i will . murphy : take care . pearl : okay . murphy : you do n't have to pawn that ring if you do n't want to . kay : no , murph , it 's ... it 's not just the ring that feels out of place . it 's just everything . i feel like a stranger in my own life . i mean , why -- why would i be a waitress ? murphy : joe , jr. 's been asking the same thing . kay : ( laughs ) i 'll bet . murphy : look , so you hit a rough patch . so what ? kay : i really appreciate the support . um ... but to be honest , i do n't remember you at all until the last few weeks . murphy : ( laughs ) am i that forgettable ? kay : no . no . no . not at all . not at all . look , maybe i should just ... hock the ring , take the money and find someplace where i 'll be more myself . murphy : oh , no , no , no , no . no more talk about you taking off . you know , marge , having you here -- it 's been a game changer . i mean , i 've gotten to know the real marge , not -- not just a waitress . now this is where you belong . here with me . [ scene_break ] billy : um , you care to help a desperate man ? cathy : depends on what you need . billy : well , i 've got this bet going with my brother about when the baby 's gon na be born . and i hate to lose . think you can help me ? [ scene_break ] lily : hi . chloe : hi . lily : um , i just ... i wanted to apologize because this would n't have happened -- chloe : apology accepted . lily : well , there 's , uh ... there 's something else too . um , cane and i -- we had a talk a little while ago . chloe : oh , did you ? lily : yeah . and he made it very clear that our friendship is jeopardizing his family . chloe : well , he 's right . lily : you know , i know that i have made things harder for the both of you . and i 'm gon na stop . i 'm going to keep my distance and respect the family that you 're putting together . chloe : okay . i 'll believe it when i see it . lily : i do n't blame you for not believing me . i know that cane and i have said that we would stay away from each other before , but ... this time , you know , seeing you two together ... you guys have a chance if i 'm not in the way . [ scene_break ] cathy : my opinion -- the mother 's wrong by a few weeks . billy : older or younger ? cathy : i 'd say ... two to three weeks further along than she thinks . billy : hm . um , well , do you think the baby could be conceived , i do n't know , as far back as ... mid - june ? cathy : i 'd bet my job on it . billy : wo n't the father be surprised ? lily : hey , billy ? um ... i 'm gon na go home . billy : yeah , sure . yeah . [ scene_break ] cane : you and the baby will no longer be a priority . you will be my first priority . i did n't grow up with a real family . okay , and i do n't want that to happen to a child of mine . so from now on , the two of you will be my family . chloe : ( scoffs ) what are you trying to do , send me into labor ? i mean ... wow . i mean , you agreed to marry me , but , uh ... family ? i never thought that i would hear you say family . cane : how 's it sound ? chloe : well , i think i could get used to it . [ scene_break ] lauren : do you honestly think that michael 's just gon na welcome you with open arms if you refuse to help his father ? this case means everything to him . gloria : and he 'll understand . lauren : not this time , gloria . you turn your back on your son , and i do n't think he 'll even allow you in our house . gloria : you telling me i ca n't see my own grandson ? lauren : oh , like you would have the gall to look him in the eye after you 've let his father rot in jail ? i do n't get it , gloria ! i do n't get it ! ( door opens ) jeff : i would n't do that if i were you . you walk out that door now , you 'll be sorry you did . [ scene_break ] michael : your honor , the reason i 'm requesting a continuance is because my witness could n't be here . judge : and where is it ? michael : he was called out of the country on an emergency , and he is crucial to my client 's request that his original charges be dropped . judge : when does this witness return ? michael : i 'm not sure . man : i object . your honor , the attorney general moved this case from ann arbor to genoa city to accommodate mr. baldwin at great cost to the taxpayer . any further delay would be unconscionable . michael : your honor , this witness is the crux of my client 's case . judge : i appreciate the defense has suffered an unexpected setback . but that 's not the court 's problem . you petitioned the court , mr. baldwin . i 'm denying the continuance . we will proceed . man : thank you , your honor . river : what now ? michael : well , uh , you believe in god , do n't you ? river : a supreme being ? yes , of course i do . michael : well , then how about a prayer ? [ next_on ] sharon : it 's time that we tell noah that you and i are not together anymore . nick : you were in paris while i was and you never bothered to tell me about it . jeff : just a little reminder of what 's at stake here . | kay finds the ring in pearl 's purse and is still at a lost of who she really is , pearl tells her to pawn the ring for 5,000 bucks . michael is hung out to dry with no witnesses for river 's trial , lauren goes to glo and gives her an ultimatum as does jeffrey threatening to ruin her if she testifies . chloe is rushed to the hospital and told she is to remain on bed rest . cane vows to be at her beckon call putting family first and calling it quits with lily for good . billy is also there trying to get answers to his million dollar question . it is confirmed by the nurse that the baby is his . |
adam : you really think my being with you is about getting revenge on nick ? sharon : you told me that you resented having to answer to nick at newman . adam : i 'm seeing you because i like you . i want to be with you . sharon : and i understand that you threatened to sue him . adam : did you not notice the black eye on my face ? sharon : well , you knew that when he found out about this that it was gon na set him off . maybe that was the point . adam : i ca n't believe you 're saying this . sharon : maybe this whirlwind romance was n't as spontaneous as i was led to believe . adam : hey . did -- did nick put these thoughts in your head ? sharon : just tell me if i 'm right . did you get close to me and earn my trust as the ultimate `` screw you `` to your brother ? adam : ( sighs ) no . ( sighs ) i have fallen for you harder than i ever thought possible . this is real . [ scene_break ] nick : hey . victoria : hey . nick : you expecting someone else ? victoria : no , uh , no . it was just a -- i mean , j.t . and i got in a huge fight , and he stormed off . nick : ( winces ) sorry , vick . victoria : well , it 's not like i can blame him . i mean , you would have done the same thing if your wife 's sordid affair was splashed all over the world wide web . nick : ( sighs ) yeah , phyllis told me about the article . victoria : ( sighs ) nick : i came over to see how you 're doing . victoria : well , so much for my grand jury testimony being sealed . nick : yeah . unfortunately , leaks happen . victoria : yeah , but did it have to be `` restless style `` ? ( sighs ) nick : i 'm so sorry . what can i do ? victoria : there 's nothing you can do . and the worst part is , i ca n't even dispute the article . i mean , i did it . i cheated . i have no one to blame for this but myself . nick : oh , no , there 's definitely someone else to blame . [ scene_break ] billy : kitty , kitty , kit -- chloe : ( chuckles ) billy : hey , yo . chloe : oh . billy : take it easy . there are kids in the room . chloe : hey , there she is . come here my little peek - a - boo . billy : ( growls ) chloe : hi . hi . oh ! billy : you know , after that article , i half - expected to see you in here serving tea to the governor . chance : what article ? chloe : hey , i told you that my personal life was off - limits when it came to `` restless style . `` billy : oh , cool your manolos , mommy . i was referring to the article in the `` chronicle `` about your , uh , knight in shining armor here . chloe : yeah , so then you must have seen the adorable picture of me and chance , hmm ? billy : of course i saw it . how could i miss it ? you forwarded that link to everybody in your address book . thanks to you , everybody in town knows about chance 's heroics . chloe : yeah , as they should , right ? because , uh , this man here risked his life for injustice . billy : did i just stumble into a bad `` justice league `` comic book , or what ? i mean , ug actually , no , i take that back . you know what you need ? you need a trusty dog , an american flag and a pie of apple pie , and that prefect picture ... ( clicks tongue ) right there . oh , yeah . chloe : oh , yeah . right here . billy : ( chuckles ) chloe : ( chuckles ) ( growls ) [ scene_break ] lauren : hello , my love . michael : hey . lauren : how many cups have you had ? truth . michael : i 've lost count . between victoria 's leaked testimony that appeared in `` restless style , `` daniel 's indictment , and my other less scandal - ridden cases , uh , i 'm gon na need a caffeine drip . lauren : there should n't be a case against daniel . we both know he was set up . and i have a pretty good idea who might be responsible . ( scoffs ) ( whispering ) why am i even surprised that ryder left daniel holding the bag ? michael : ( whispering ) i still have n't given up hope trying to get him to come clean about what he knows . lauren : well , do n't hold your breath , my love . michael : well , l -- ( cell phone rings ) michael : ( sighs ) hold on . ( normal voice ) yes , chantal . what are you still doing at the office ? all right , wait . hold on . i 'm not -- hold -- i -- all right , hold on . hold on . let me -- let me go outside and get a better signal . yeah , hold it . ryder : i do n't know , daisy . yeah , i 'll see if i can get away . later . let me guess -- uh , no whip skim latte . lauren : ( normal voice ) not here for a coffee . i think it 's time that you and i have a serious talk . [ scene_break ] billy : well , do n't be surprised if you see some swizzle sticks in there . chloe : where did you take her ? billy : uh , i had to meet an advertiser at the club . chloe : oh , i 'm sure that your advertiser loved having a baby in the meeting . billy : oh , you kidding me ? you kidding me ? delia 's the reason why seth signed on for a full - page spread . chloe : whee ! billy : is n't that right ? chloe : ( scoffs ) yes , which i can see tired her out . nap time ? all right , say , `` bye - bye , daddy . `` billy : oh , um , can i tuck her in with you ? chloe : yeah , that 's not a problem . billy : ( chuckles ) chloe : do you want to come with ? chance : sure . billy : ( clears throat ) ( cell phone rings ) chloe : ( blows raspberry ) cordelia : ( squeals ) chance : uh , i got ta take this . chloe : well , this is gon na be fun . billy : ( making silly noises ) chloe : she 's awake . chance : wait . riggs -- the guy that stabbed me riggs ? riggs : i saw your picture in the paper . chance : yeah , you 're the reason for it . riggs : look , i 'm in trouble , and i need a stand - up guy like you to help me . could you just come down to the jail so that we can talk ? chance : look , i 'm not going anywhere until you tell me what this is about and how the hell you got my number . ( phone hangs up ) chance : hello ? hello , riggs ? damn it . chloe : is everything okay ? chance : huh ? yeah , uh , no . i do n't know . i just got a weird phone call . i , uh , i got ta head down to the jail and -- and just check it out , okay ? chloe : okay . billy : well , if it is n't genoa city 's resident hero off to save the day again . ta - da ! chloe : be careful . chance : i will . come here . chloe : okay . mwah . chance : i 'll call you later . chloe : okay . chance : bye . billy : hmm . chloe : ( sighs ) billy : so you 're not playing him , huh ? chloe : excuse me ? billy : well , originally , i thought maybe you were just using chance to make me jealous . chloe : hmm . billy : ( mockingly ) hmm . ( normal voice ) it 's happened before , has n't it ? chloe : ( scoffs ) billy : but when i walked in earlier , you two looked like you were genuinely surprised that you were n't alone , and the way you were just looking at him as he walked out , like you were worried , i do n't know . it makes me wonder ... ( whispering ) could this be love ? chloe : yeah , i 'm pretty nuts about him . billy : ( normal voice ) yeah ? chloe : i am . he 's a really good guy , you know , unlike any other character i 've ever dated . you know , he 's trustworthy and dependable . billy : and he 's boring as hell . chloe : ( scoffs ) billy : ( chuckles ) chloe : yeah , said the guy who dated a wannabe saint . billy : all right , do n't get nasty . i was just messing with you . chloe : mm - hmm . billy : but if `` lover boy `` ends up walking on water , you just give me a call , okay ? ( chuckles ) ( humming ) [ scene_break ] ryder : i - i 'm really not supposed to leave the counter . lauren : oh , no , it 's fine . i just have a couple of questions for you , starting with your disappearing act on thanksgiving day . ryder : look , i - i 'm sorry i bailed . it was , uh , it was really nice of you to invite me . lauren : so why leave ? ryder : i guess i was just tired of being grilled -- first by daniel , then by kevin -- just started to get to me . lauren : you know , i have had my concerns about you from the very beginning . but i put those aside and i welcomed you into my family . ryder : i appreciate that . lauren : then why do you keep pleading the fifth ? if you had just told the truth , then daniel would n't have had to go to jail . you knew we were counting on you , just like you knew there was a third man in the alley the night of the murder . so why not admit it ? ryder : see , this -- this is what i 'm talking about . i am sick of the accusations and the doubts . it 's like , why even grill me in the first place ? you 're not gon na believe anything i say . lauren : i 'm just trying to give you ... together : the benefit of the doubt . lauren : right . ryder : yeah , yeah . do n't bother . if you 've got something to say to me , say it . lauren : fine . do n't play my family . i know that it means the world to kevin that he 's giving you this chance , so you make the most of it . but if you hurt one person i care about , you 're gon na wish you were back in jail . oh , wait a minute , wait a minute -- if i ever prove that you were the one that sent me the rat , you 're gon na wish you never got out . michael : there you are . everything all right ? ( cell phone rings ) michael : oh , wow . it 's me again . sorry . yeah ? oh , hey , bruce . huh ? oh , yeah . long time , no hear . are you still licking your wounds after losing that case to me ? huh ? adam wilson ? ( laughs ) he hired you ? well , the little weasel 's really going through with it . i should have known . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victoria : ow . what happened to you ? nick : uh ... ( sighs ) you do n't want to know . ( bottles clink ) victoria : you did n't go after billy because he posted that article , did you ? nick : mnh - mnh . but trust me , billy 's next . victoria : oh , well , if not billy , then it was adam . nick : yeah , he had it coming . victoria : i 'm sure he did . but for you to go after our partially blind brother with your fist really does n't sound like you , nick . nick : i know . ( sighs ) you know , the worst part is , i played right into his hands . i mean , he was looking for a reason to come after me , and i gave him one . i do n't know how i can be so stupid sometimes . victoria : ( chuckles ) well , do n't look at me . i 'm just a woman who has an entire web site dedicated to her screw - up 's , so i 'm really not one to judge right now . nick : i 'm sure adam would just love to have what happened go public . i mean , anything to put me in a bad light . victoria : ( sighs ) uh , it 's easier said than done . listen , do n't let adam get to you . i mean , what can he really take from you ? nothing , unless you let him . nick : ( sighs ) you 'd be surprised . [ scene_break ] adam : you got ta believe me . but you do n't , so i 'll tell you . i will tell you all the reasons that this is n't about nick , and it 's not just that you 're beautiful , stunning , funny and kind . you get me . you get me in ways no one else ever has . you listened while i told you some of the horrific things that i have done . you did n't judge me . my own fa -- ( sighs ) my own family would n't have me at the table for thanksgiving , and you shared a plate of pasta with me . ( sighs ) and it was -- it was the best meal i 've had in years . ( sighs ) ( sighs ) and it 's not just that you were there for me . you let me be there for you , too , to listen while -- while you grieved for the baby that you lost ... sharon : ( sniffles ) adam : which is pretty incredible , considering we barely even knew each other , and i know that you felt the same connection that i did . and finally , there was someone that you could be yourself with , who accepted you , no matter what -- no axes to grind , no agenda . that is what you have been for me , and what i -- what i had hoped to be for you . ( sighs ) and most of all ... ( sighs ) ( voice breaking ) after everything you 've heard about me , you saw good in me . ( sniffles ) no one ... ( sighs ) has believed in me like that since my mother . sharon : adam , i 'm so sorry that -- adam : no , sharon . i 've got ta go . i 'm sorry . [ scene_break ] billy : ( chuckles ) chloe : ( muttering ) oh , you 're still here ? billy : yeah , well , your mother makes the best reuben i 've ever had in my life , and i am tired of eating out . come on . chloe : oh , what , did you lose your personal chef now that mac is eating pickles and ice cream ? billy : oh , well , i bet that chance is just wonderful in the kitchen . i bet he is . is there anything that `` dudley do - right `` ca n't do ? chloe : you just ca n't stand that he 's a good guy , can you ? billy : can you ? i mean , this `` boy wonder `` routine , it 's not really your style at all . chloe : uh , thank god . are you kidding me ? i forgot what it 's like to be with a good guy . i mean , did you know that there are actually men out there who put their women first ? billy : what , are you implying that i do n't ? chloe : maybe instead of dogging him , you should try to be more like him . billy : ( chuckles ) oh , boy , has that guy done a number on you . chloe : oh , chance does n't do numbers . billy : so i hear . could you just turn your brain back on ? there is no one in this world who is as moral as chance is . chloe : oh , you know , you really should n't bring everyone down to your low standards , billy . billy : ( clears throat ) one word -- cane . chloe : yeah , what about him ? billy : this entire town believed that he was the answer to every woman 's prayers , that he was -- he was moral . he was upright . he was just . they found out that he was just a lying fraud . chloe : yeah , and chance is nothing like cane . billy : well , maybe not , but you should watch your back anyway , because one day , you might come home to find out that `` sir galahad `` is n't as squeaky clean as he claims to be . [ scene_break ] chance : thank you . man : how 's our local hero ? chance : good . good . thanks a lot , sid . look , um , what 's going on here ? i mean , it 's not lights out yet . where are the inmates ? sid : in their cells , all except for your knife - wielding friend . chance : you 're talking about riggs . sid : his escape 's the reason for lockdown . chance : ( sighs ) sid , he called me and asked me to come down here . he said he needed my help with something . sid : with what ? chance : i wish i knew . sid : yeah , me , too . all i do know is he 's long gone now . [ scene_break ] victoria : so i am taking it that you 're not gon na tell me what happened with adam to set you off ? nick : you know , i 'd rather focus on getting j.t . to ignore the article . victoria : ( sighs ) it 's not just the article . no , we 've been having problems for quite a while now . nick : i know you were hoping going to new york might get you guys back on track . victoria : yeah , i was . so much for that . you know , j.t . was working the entire time i was there , and then when we were together , well , things were just tense . nick : i 'm really sorry , vick . victoria : ( sighs ) it 's like everything that happened was just hanging over our heads the whole time . nick : well , since you 've been home , have things changed for you guys ? victoria : no , they 're worse than ever now . we do n't even bond over reed anymore . i mean ... ( sighs ) i just feel like there 's this big wall up , and i do n't know to tear it down . i 'm really scared , nick . nick : okay . last time i suggested this , you practically ripped my head off , so i 'm gon na try again . maybe it 's time you reconsider my offer to go to dubai to work for newman . maybe some time apart is exactly what you guys need . victoria : i do n't know . i mean , i do n't know . i - i do n't know . i -- i could n't leave reed for that long . nick : then take him with you , sis . you know , when dad asked me to go to china , we were having serious problems , phyllis and i were . but i went , and it turned out to be the best thing for us . it gave us some time and space to clear our heads , to really think about what 's important . sometimes distance is what a marriage needs to survive . victoria : i wish i could have a guarantee of that . nick : i ca n't do that , but i can guarantee you that you 'll be walking into a situation where your talents and expertise will be hugely appreciated . victoria : well , that would be nice for a change , would n't it ? nick : yeah , go over there , spend a few months doing what you love . then maybe things over here wo n't look so bad . ( cell phone rings ) nick : sorry . excuse me . hey , michael . i was just about to call you . uh , phyllis and i want you and lauren to come over -- michael : yeah , yeah . that sounds great . uh , are you still at the office ? nick : do i need to be ? michael : uh , we should probably discuss this there . phyllis has enough on her mind with daniel . nick : what 's going on ? michael : adam went and did it . he 's suing you for assault . nick : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] billy : what do you mean , `` no conscience `` ? chloe : i read your online trash fest on victoria newman . billy : it was all true . chloe : so that justifies making her problems public ? i think it was enough when you hinted at the affair when j.t . went off on deacon sharpe -- those photos . but then you had to go ahead , and you had to do a follow - up . billy : yeah , i had to , okay ? because i need to prove that `` restless style `` is n't just some tabloid rag everybody thinks it is . i need to show that we print the truth . chloe : at all costs -- attacking someone 's reputation . billy : oh , you know , where the hell do you get off chastising me about cashing in on a scandal , huh ? you want `` restless style `` to be a success just like i do . chloe : ( sighs ) billy : and before you started hookin ' up with chance , you would have done the same , if not worse to get what you want . chloe : you 're wrong , billy . billy : and -- and do n't kid yourself . you ca n't keep up this goody - two - shoes act very long . chloe : ( sighs ) why do n't you finish your sandwich and go ? billy : you know what ? i might have been wrong also when i said that chance was gon na be the one that let you down . i 'm pretty sure you 're gon na be the one that hurts him , just like i hurt mac . chloe : guess what ? we are nothing like you and mac . billy : oh , come off of it . chance and mac , they 're cut from the same kind , altruistic cloth . you and i ? we 're from the dark side , baby . chloe : well , maybe i 've changed . billy : yeah . i told myself that once , too . let me know if it works out for you , okay ? chloe : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sid : so apparently , riggs was complaining of severe stomach pains . the warden called for an ambulance . en route to the hospital , he gave 'em the slip . chance : yeah , but why was n't he shackled ? where were the emts ? i mean , did n't anyone try and stop him ? sid : apparently , it happened lightning fast . but , yeah , he was still in the chains . chance : ( groans ) sid , none of this makes any sense . sid : ( sighs ) i wish i had some answers , kid . i 'm just starting to dig into it myself . i 'll probably need to question you more as i get into it a little deeper . chance : can you at least keep me posted on whatever you guys find ? sid : sure thing . chance : thank you . sid : all right . chance : appreciate it . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] michael : before i go off to meet nick , do you want to tell me what that little , uh , stare - down with ryder was about earlier ? lauren : he was just processing a warning i issued him not to mess with my family . seriously , i will not tolerate ryder hurting anybody that i care about , and i let him know it . michael : well , i hope it sinks in . lauren : it better have . anyway , doll , i have to go . i promised daisy i would close up . but i was thinking ... michael : hmm ? lauren : that maybe we 'd finish at the same time , and we 'd meet up for a , you know , after - dinner drink ? mm . michael : mm . i was hoping for more than that . lauren : oh , really ? michael : mm - hmm . lauren : okay . mm . done . michael : ( inhales ) ( sighs ) michael : oh , adam . adam : michael . michael : i just spoke with your lawyer . adam : glad to hear he 's earning his retainer . michael : well , uh , you got a minute ? i think we should talk . [ scene_break ] nick : son of a bitch . adam was just waiting for an opportunity to mess with me , and now i got ta deal with this stupid lawsuit . victoria : well , it will be interesting to hear what michael has to say . nick : yeah , i got ta go talk to him . victoria : ( sighs ) nick : look , about dubai , i do n't want to overstep , but i just really do n't want to see your marriage fall apart , sis . victoria : well , you and me both , thanks . i just do n't know that running away is the right thing to do . i mean , especially if it means taking reed away from his dad for so long . nick : okay , well , what 's worse , him being away from his dad for six weeks , or permanently after a divorce ? victoria : maybe i should go before billy decides to write another exposé on me . nick : do n't worry about that punk . i 'm gon na take care of him . victoria : no , just forget about billy . you concentrate on putting this mess with adam behind you , okay ? nick : all right . see ya . victoria : see ya . [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) sharon : mom . doris : hi . i promised noah i would bake him up a batch of his favorite cookies . sharon : oh , i 'm sure he 'll appreciate that . come on in . doris : oh , the place looks lovely . sharon : thank you . well , it should . i feel like i do nothing but clean it lately . doris : surely , noah does n't generate that much mess . sharon : ( sighs ) no , i think i just do it to keep my mind off things . doris : about the baby ? it 's good that you have noah . sharon : yeah . well , when he 's here . you know , he 's a teenager . and i ca n't expect him to sit here and babysit his mom . i mean , i know what that felt like , and i ... ( sighs ) doris : oh , those flowers are lovely . are they from the yard ? sharon : uh , no , those -- those were a gift . doris : i did n't think jack was still sending flowers . sharon : he 's not . doris : do n't tell me -- nick ? sharon : no . i 've been seeing someone new , mom . doris : already ? oh , sweetheart , when will you ever learn ? [ scene_break ] lauren : ryder ? hey , daisy . daisy : you 're back . lauren : yeah , how was business ? daisy : it 's been a little slow . lauren : oh . ooh , how 's your burn healing ? daisy : um , pretty well , actually . and now i know i can dress a mannequin with one hand . lauren : ( chuckles ) i hope it did n't ruin your whole thanksgiving . daisy : are you kidding me ? i had so much fun with you and your family . i - i told my parents how great everyone was , and my mother said i 'm lucky , 'cause you 're like my surrogate mom . lauren : aw , that 's so sweet . i mean , really , i 'm the lucky one . 'cause not only did i find a hard worker , but i found a great girl . ( chuckles ) daisy : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] billy : thank you , ess ! that sandwich really hit the spot ! am i gon na see you at the office tomorrow ? chloe : yeah , i 'm there every day . billy : ( grumbles ) okay , i know you 're upset at me for `` dogging `` chance . chloe : look , this actually has nothing to do with chance . you are bummed out about mac , and you just want company in your misery . billy : no , i just want you to slow down a little bit . chloe : ( sighs ) well ... ( clicks tongue ) my life is not about what you want anymore , so unless it has to do with our daughter , you can butt out . billy : ( clears throat ) chance : ( clears throat ) is everything okay ? chloe : yes . billy was just leaving . billy : so any juicy tidbits from the cellblock for our readers at `` restless style `` ? chloe : you just never quit , do you ? billy : no . chance : billy , i read the last article you wrote on victoria newman . i think i 'll pass . billy : okay . but do n't say i never offered . chloe : ( sighs ) i 'm sorry about that . chance : no , do n't apologize for billy . besides , what 's bugging me has nothing to do with him . [ scene_break ] sharon : i would think that you would want me to be happy . doris : are you happy ? sharon : yes . i have finally met a man who does n't treat me like i 'm some poor , helpless mess . doris : i think nick and jack treated you pretty well . sharon : this guy , he just -- he understands me on a level that they never did . doris : it 's not that i do n't want you to be happy . it 's just that you tend to rush into things . sharon : that 's not what i 'm doing . doris : when was the last time you were without a man ? ( sighs ) you 've been through a lot . you lost a child . you ca n't tell me you have no feelings left for her father . sharon : ( sighs ) mom , nick and i are over . doris : oh , i 've heard that before . sharon : no , it 's true . he has no intention of leaving phyllis , and even if he did , you know what ? i 'm -- i 'm happy with adam . doris : adam ? ( stammers ) does n't nick have a brother named -- sharon : yes . yes . he -- he is nick 's brother , but that has nothing to do with why i 'm seeing him . doris : whatever the reason , you are asking for trouble . [ scene_break ] michael : nick realizes he was completely out of line , and he deeply regrets his actions . adam : look , if you 're just gon na continue to make excuses for him -- michael : no , i am just hoping that cooler heads can prevail , and we can all reach common ground outside of the courtroom . adam : i would like nothing more than to let this go , but i ca n't . i 've done nothing but play by the rules . even though i 'm qualified for a high - level position , i took my lumps as nick 's lackey . i figured that over a long enough timeline , he would see that i was a faithful employee . eventually , the grunt work would end . and clearly , that was not his plan . michael : i did n't realize that this punch was related to your position at newman . adam : no , not directly . but i realized i can not let him continue these bully tactics personally and professionally , which is why i 'm suing him and newman . michael : hmm . well , in that case , i have one request -- call victor . if you 're gon na sue the company along with nicholas , you are essentially suing your father . adam : that will be on nicholas ' head . michael : regardless , victor deserves a heads - up . see ya around . adam : dad , its adam . [ scene_break ] lauren : all right , i 'm just gon na put the money in the safe and lock up . daisy : um , want me to stick around ? lauren : uh , you know what ? i think i 've got it . daisy : all right , see you tomorrow . lauren : okay , good night . daisy : good night . lauren : dai -- daisy ? is that you ? ( rustling sounds ) lauren : what ? ( rustling grows louder ) lauren : daisy ? what is that noise ? ( rustling ) lauren : what is that ? ( screams ) ( gasps ) oh ! [ scene_break ] billy : well , i say if daddy victor wants to come down here and defend his little girl 's honor , then bring him on . oh , speak of the devil . um , thank you for your call . have a good day . i 'd ask what i could do for you , but i have a pretty good idea why you 're here . victoria : you 're messing with the wrong newman . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) michael : hey . nick : what 's up ? michael : sorry i 'm late . i ran into adam at crimson lights . i spoke to him about keeping this whole mess out of the court . nick : was he receptive ? michael : not at first , but then i encouraged him to call your father . i figured only victor could talk him out of suing you , and he did . i got a call from adam confirming it . nick : that 's what i want to hear . michael : well , let 's not get all excited . in exchange for dropping the suit , adam wants a promotion . nick : oh , here we go . ( sighs ) what 's he want ? president ? c.e.o . ? michael : partners with you at newman . ( nick 's cell phone drops ) michael : either he gets it , or you risk losing your position altogether . [ scene_break ] chance : so riggs faked an illness and managed to escape . chloe : you mean the guy who stabbed you is out there roaming the streets ? just roaming ? chance : yes . look , do n't worry . everything 's gon na be fine , though , okay ? chloe : all right , but what if he goes after you again ? chance : i do n't think he has it in for me . but my question now is , if he was planning to escape , why would he call me ? i mean , this -- this does n't make any sense . i mean , unless ... ( sighs ) chloe : unless what ? chance : unless -- i do n't know . i do n't know , but i ca n't shake this feeling that there 's something else . chloe : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] lauren : ( sighs ) daisy : lauren ? lauren : oh , daisy ! daisy , do n't move . there 's a rat in here ! daisy : oh ! i just came back for my scarf , but now i kinda wish i did n't . what 's with the lights ? lauren : i do n't know . they just , like , suddenly went off . what the -- oh , my god . where did the rat go ? daisy : another rat ? do -- do you think the person who sent the rat to daniel and amber 's wedding sent this one to you , too ? lauren : well , believe me , i 'd like to think it was a coincidence , but i think i saw ryder leaving the store when i got here earlier . daisy : ryder here ? lauren : yeah , i mean , i saw him from behind , but , i do n't know . maybe it was n't him . i am so freaked out . i - i have just got ta call the exterminator right now . daisy : y - you know , i would n't write this off . i mean , i did n't personally see ryder , but the guy totally creeps me out . what if -- what if he did do this ? [ scene_break ] ryder : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] billy : okay . just go ahead and say what you came to say . just do n't slap me again this time . i have a photo shoot with a local paper . actually , they 're -- they 're doing an article on the blowout success of `` restless style , `` so ... victoria : hmm . you know , you sit there , and you tally your web site hits and your little sales figures , and you do n't even give a damn whose lives you ruin . billy : well , it 's not like i 'm making this stuff up , is it ? victoria : you do n't care that my marriage might be over because of what you 've done , and that my little boy might have to watch his mom and dad go through a divorce because you want to beat last month 's circulation ? billy : you know , i did n't force you into deacon sharpe 's bed . ( computer keys clicking ) victoria : no , you did n't . but since it 's clear you do n't know what it is that you did do , i guess i 'll just have to find another way to make my point . billy : well , sweetheart , i 'm all ears . victoria : well , no , it 's kind of a `` when you least expect it `` sort of a thing . billy : ooh . victoria : you have no idea the trouble i can cause for you , do you ? billy : ( clears throat ) ( mouthing words ) ( computer keys clicking ) [ scene_break ] nick : how dare he even think he deserves that ? michael : all right , see , this is exactly the attitude that got adam worked up in the first place . nick : what are you talking about ? michael : your father asked you to introduce your brother into this company respectfully . instead , you took every opportunity to treat him like an underling . in doing so , you worked up somebody who already had a rather big chip on his shoulder . nick : yeah , well , maybe i was dismissive , but the idea of him even walking these halls is obscene after what he 's pulled . michael : be that as it may , you ignored your father 's request . nick : and now i 'm gon na ignore adam 's . there is no way in hell i 'm gon na let this punk be my partner . even dad would n't sign off on that . michael : actually , it was victor 's idea . nick : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sharon : ( sighs ) why ca n't she just be happy for me ? ( sighs ) ( knock on door ) adam : let 's make sure we lock the door this time . [ next_on ] deacon : that little message we discussed ? why , i think it 's time we deliver it . j.t . : maybe i - i 'll never be able to trust victoria completely again . heather : if you refuse to reveal your informant -- billy : all right , stop . you are not even thinking about charging me with a crime . | sharon questions adam as to why he is really with her or is he doing it to get revenge on nick . adam tries to explain his feelings , but sharon does n't quite buy his explanation . victoria tells nick that she and j.t . had a terrible fight and j.t . stormed out .nick lets victoria know that phyllis had told him about the article in `` restless style . `` billy comes to visit chloe and delia and sees chloe with chance . billy comments on the picture that he had seen in the newspaper of chloe and chance . lauren walks in and asks how many cups of coffee had michael had . lauren tells michael that there should n't be a case against daniel . ryder tells daisy that he will try to get away for awhile . riggs calls chance to come to see him at the police station . billy only has insulting remarks toward chance and chloe being together . lauren questions ryder about why he had disappeared at thanksgiving .sharon tries to apologize to adam , but adam leaves . lauren sees ryder and daisy together . after meeting with michael , adam calls victor to talk to him . victoria confronts billy about the article in `` restless style . `` ' doris finds out that sharon is dating adam . doris warns sharon about adam . adam visits sharon and tells her that they will make sure the door is locked this time . |
( sniffles ) lily : you look tired . cane : yeah , i 'm okay . lily : i know it 's all those hours you 've been putting in . cane : yeah , well , uh , you know , i took off so much time , so i suppose it 's only right i do the work now , huh ? lily : no , i know . i just , you know , i feel bad that you 've been so loaded down over thanksgiving . cane : hey . what 's this ? lily : what ? cane : look . lily : ( laughs ) cane : under the tree . there 's a -- there 's a box . i wonder , uh , i wonder who this is for . lily : i wonder how it got there . cane : i do n't know . hmm ... lily : who 's it for ? is it for ... me ? yep . can i open it ? cane : uh ... lily : ( laughs ) cane : i do n't know . have you , um , have you been a good girl ? lily : of course . cane : mm ? lily : you sly devil . what did you do ? lily : oh , my gosh . ( gasps ) cane , this is so beautiful . thank you . i love it . ( chuckles ) cane : i 'm glad . lily : you know that you got me another one last year for our first christmas together , remember ? cane : mm - hmm , i remember . lily : i have it somewhere . where 'd i put it ? see ? remember that ? ( laughs ) oh , my gosh , we have had the most incredible year . i feel so blessed . cane : you just wait and see . it 's gon na get better . sofia : ooh . ( chuckles ) lily : hey . cane : ( sighs ) hey . hey . lily : hi . sofia : you two are so sweet inviting me over to stay and decorate . lily : ( chuckles ) sofia : but , uh , first , uh , cane , um , while i was out , i got a call . um , the background check is ready on our colleague from australia . they 're about to e - mail me the results . [ scene_break ] jill : please join me . man : thank you . blake : yeah . okay , good work . well , it better be covered , or the boss is gon na deal with us personally , all right ? jill : so ... you 're from out of town . how long are you in for ? man : mm ... depends on how business goes . why do n't you tell me how long you 've lived in genoa city ? jill : my whole life . you 're an aussie . i have a son who 's australian . man : uh , how 'd you do that ? have you ever been to australia ? jill : ( chuckles ) that is a long story . man : why do n't i buy us both a drink ? jill : great . ( cell phone rings ) hi . ooh , i see you . hello ? speaking . wait , what ? where ? child protective services ? what 's this -- about cordelia ? okay . wait , what complaint ? she 's with her mother . has something happened ? okay , yeah , i 'll -- i 'll be right there . uh , chloe , you better answer your phone . [ scene_break ] chloe : look , i demand to know who called you . what exactly am i supposed to have done ? kevin : let 's keep our voices down . whatever this is about , i do n't want delia hearing it . woman : the party who placed the complaint said that you were taking inappropriate photographs and traumatizing the child . kevin : what ? chloe : oh , my god , that is the most ridiculous thing i 've ever heard . woman : we take reports of child mistreatment very seriously . chloe : well , i can assure you that there was no mistreatment going on , ma'am . kevin : we were at a christmas tree lot having our photo taken by a professional photographer . there was a million people around . chloe : yeah , and so -- so what ? we -- we were goofing around in front of the camera . i mean , is there really a crime in that ? woman : please , just bring the child back out here . i need to speak with her immediately . chloe : ( sighs ) i just do n't understand who would have done this . [ scene_break ] jana : hello , gloria . gloria : my , my . first the christmas tree lot , and now here . so who are you stalking , jana ? me or kevin ? jana : look , if i have done something to offend you -- gloria : other than break my son 's heart ? jana : you know how sorry i am about that . gloria : of course you are . and kevin may be the forgiving kind . i 'm not . excuse me . well , well , well , if it is n't one of my favorite men . hogan : where ? gloria : ( laughs ) you know i 'm talking about you . hogan : how are you , beautiful ? gloria : careful , careful . flattery will get you any place . table for one ? hogan : you take such good care of me . gloria : ( chuckles ) this way . hogan : so how 's business ? any problems while you were in florida ? gloria : not one . the place practically runs itself these days . hogan : great . uh , you kids have fun ? gloria : oh , it was absolutely heaven . first class all the way . jeffrey rented a condo right on the beach -- dancing every night . hogan : jeff around , by any chance ? i 'd love to say hi . gloria : oh , i 'm sure he 's around here someplace . why do n't you have a seat ? hogan : thank you . [ scene_break ] daisy : ( sighs ) you 'll really let me stay with you until the baby 's born ? daniel : look , i 'm not doing this for you , all right ? summer needs to be with her mom and away from you . daisy : summer in her room ? phyllis : oh , my daughter 's of no concern to you . ( sighs ) daniel : hey , listen , i 'm gon na check with the courts about seeing if we can change these arrangements . phyllis : what -- what -- what happened to , `` hey , this is my mom 's deal . i 'm out of it `` ? daniel : maybe i 'm done letting my problems ruin everybody else 's life . phyllis : you 're not doin ' this . you are not moving her into your home . it 's not happening . forget about it right now . daisy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jill : now where were we ? man : you were telling me how cane had come into your family , and you 'd believed that he was your son . jill : yes , yes . he pretended to be phillip for two years . he had us all fooled , and we 're not unsophisticated people . man : i can see that . so what did he tell you about himself ? jill : that he 'd been raised poor with no real family , except for an uncle who raised him in the outback . um , i really do n't think that cane ever felt wanted in his entire life . man : what a sad story . jill : yeah , it is . he 's fiercely protective of his family now . i mean , lily and the twins -- they 're his whole life . i think a big part of that is the emotional depravation he suffered as a child . man : lily 's his wife ? jill : yeah . they 're so in love . and the twins -- they 're just little miracles . man : tell me about lily . jill : lily ? lily 's great . i 'm very fond of her . she was devastated -- well , we were all devastated when we found out how deceptive cane had been . i did n't really think that i 'd be able to have any faith in him ever again . man : you 're telling me you do now ? jill : oh , colin . now i could n't love or trust that man more if he were my own flesh and blood . colin : jill , you 've got a big heart , and i really admire that . i just hope all this trust is n't misplaced . [ scene_break ] sofia : ohh . lily : so since humphrey 's mission in life is to eat everything he sees , then -- sofia : oh , tinsel is out . lily : yes , out . ( cell phone alert chimes ) sofia : oh , that must be the e - mail i 've been waiting for . ( ornament shatters ) lily : oh . cane : uh , sorry . lily : no , that 's okay . listen , no christmas is complete without an ornament breaking , so do n't worry . cane : listen , i - i 'll clean it up . it 's okay . lily : okay . it 's all right . sofia : oh , this is it -- james collier 's background report . lily : wait , james collier ? who 's that ? sofia : oh , that 's blake 's formal business name . cane : so , um , what 's the report say ? sofia : everything checks out . credit 's great , no criminal background , credentials are bona fide . cane : ( sighs ) well , that 's great . it means we can keep workin ' with him , so ... sofia : ( chuckles ) that is great , 'cause i have a stack of reports in my attaché that need analysis by tomorrow . cane : yeah , uh , hey , just give them to me . i 'll run them over to him then for you . sofia : great . lily : wait . what about the tree ? cane : i think this tree is in very capable hands . uh , besides , i have a couple of , um , errands that i need to run . lily : errands ? cane : errands , yeah . lily : does it have anything to do with wrapping paper ? cane : mm . sofia : honey , do n't you know not to ask your man a whole lot of questions this time of year ? lily : ( laughs ) okay . you 're right . well , you take all the time you need to run those errands . cane : mm , errands . thank you for being so understanding . lily : you 're welcome . cane : mm . [ scene_break ] daniel : you know , my little sister does n't understand why she ca n't stay in her own room , or why she ca n't put up a christmas tree with her mother . phyllis : all right , summer and i will spend a lot of time together after this is over . daniel : just not in her own home . phyllis : uh , daniel , it 's only a few weeks until this baby 's born , and then she 's going back to prison . daisy : if i have any say in this -- phyllis : yeah , no , you do n't . daniel : you do n't have -- no . you do n't have any say in this . this is my problem , my kid . i 'll take care of it . daisy : ( sighs ) phyllis : ( quietly ) what are you doing ? what are you doing ? you 're gon na take care of it ? like you took care of it before when she drugged you and got pregnant ? come on . come on . you do n't know what she wants from you . daniel : ( quietly ) it does n't matter what she wants from me . she 's not gon na get it . phyllis : how do you know that ? she 's crazy . she 's a master manipulator . i do n't want her taking advantage of you again . daniel : okay , so instead , you 're just gon na let her take advantage of you . phyllis : oh , come on . she 's not gon na take advantage of me . daniel : she is . she is taking advantage of you right now . phyllis : no , she is not . daniel : she is living here , and summer is n't . phyllis : daniel , no . daniel , that 's not true . she 's not taking advantage of me . i 'm trying to protect you . daniel : it is true . look , i need to do this . help me make this happen , all right ? call the judge and help me do this . phyllis : shh . shh . [ scene_break ] woman : do you like having your picture taken , delia ? yeah ? ( chuckles ) what about dressing up in costumes in front of people ? chloe : right ? do we do trick - or - treat ? woman : ( gasps ) chloe : ( chuckles ) kevin : okay , look -- look -- look at this pictures . we 're having a blast . she is giggling up a storm . chloe : yeah . we had such a fun time , right `` boo - boo `` ? woman : we 'll consider this a false alarm then . chloe : you know , i would really like to know who was so interested , they felt compelled to pick up the phone . woman : an anonymous caller , although even if i did know , i could n't reveal any more information . kevin : hey , you , what do you say we get back to that tea party , huh ? chloe : go with uncle kev . kevin : aw , come on . let 's go . chloe : ( sighs ) woman : i am always glad when a tip like this turns out to be nothing . chloe : um , yeah , well , i understand that you were just doing your job . woman : i 'll show myself out . chloe : okay , thank you . have a nice day . woman : uh - huh . chloe : ( sighs ) kevin : ( sighs ) she took off ? chloe : i swear , i was this -- i was this close to losing it . kevin : who the hell would have done this , and -- and why ? chloe : i - i do n't know . i do n't know , but ... ( sighs ) kevin : what ? what ? chloe : jana was there . i do n't -- i - i saw her watching us . and , you know , she has a problem with our friendship . i know that . kevin : i 'm gon na go talk to her . ( knock on door ) chloe : ( sighs ) chloe : hi , billy . billy : what 's going on with child services , and why are they calling about my daughter ? hmm ? chloe : so that 's it . that 's the whole story . it was really not a big deal , and it was a big misunderstanding . billy : yeah , wrong . people do n't sic the authorities on innocent parents . kevin : what are you implying ? billy : i 'm not implying anything . i 'm gon na go out and say it so you can understand . you are a lousy influence on my daughter . chloe : what ? no -- no , he is not , billy . billy : oh , come on . how often has `` kevie `` here been involved in questionable activities with shady people ? kevin : oh , you -- you are the last person who should be saying that to me given your history . billy : yeah , and -- and look at this . hmm . so you guys , uh , playing house with my daughter ? i mean , it 's pretty obvious . are you shacking up now ? that 's great . you gon na send out a christmas card ? is that what 's goin ' on ? chloe : okay , first of all , kevin and i are not sleeping with each other . and that family portrait , that was a joke , and you 're an idiot if you ca n't see that . billy : oh . kevin : uh ... ( clears throat ) i 'm gon na go follow up on that angle we talked about . [ scene_break ] lily : so have you and malcolm set a date ? sofia : no , not yet . ( chuckles ) but we are just happy to be livin ' in the same city together . lily : yeah . i do n't know how you guys stood to be apart . i remember when i thought that cane was gon na be deported , it was ... ( scoffs ) awful . sofia : ( chuckles ) well , malcolm and i both have jobs i mean , we both travel a lot . you and cane , you know , you would n't have been separated by choice . lily : yeah , that 's true . i do n't know . i mean , i 'm just -- you know , i 'm happy that it 's all over , and that he 's home with us and everything . i just wish , you know ... sofia : what ? lily , wh - what were you about to say ? lily : no , you know , listen . it 's work . it 's not my place , so it does n't matter . sofia : lily , i want you to feel free to speak your mind around me , okay ? lily : no , i do . i -- ( telephone rings ) lily : oh , hold on . sorry . one second . hello ? yes . you do ? okay , great . i will be right there . ( chuckles ) thanks . bye . um , okay , so great news . trumble 's just got in the new shipment of `` bumpy the camel , `` the sequel , so i want to go and get it before they sell out -- sell out again . sofia : do you want me to stay and sit with the twins ? lily : uh , no , no , it 's fine . we have a neighbor that 's down the street . her daughter 's trying to get her childcare badge ... so she has dibs , but come with me , and we 'll go shopping , we 'll get some lunch ... sofia : and we will continue with this conversation ? lily : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] ( footsteps approach ) blake : surprised you 're not celebrating . cane : well , that 's because , uh , whatever i did to , uh , reinforce the identity i created for you obviously worked . blake : oh , come on . you 're not dealing with amateurs here , mate . you should know that . cane : well , that 's a relief , huh ? blake : so the pressure 's off now . cane : good news . blake : but the bad news is , you 're in a bar working . back home , that 's a hanging offense . cane : well , since , uh , everything came back clean , sofia 's decided to lump more work on you . oh , i 'm sorry , should i say lump more work on me ? since you would n't know the difference between a geothermal hot rock fracture system if it bit you in the butt . blake : ( sighs ) cane : right ? blake : you better do a good job , then . make me look real smart . 'cause we do n't want to jeopardize those fat checks going into james collier 's bank account now , do we ? [ scene_break ] jill : cane is one of the most honest , forthright , genuine people i have ever met . colin : you speak so highly of him . jill : i know what he did was wrong , okay ? but his intentions were pure . colin : why did phillip go along with the deception ? jill : phillip was in hiding . he was ashamed . i think he felt guilty because he 'd abandoned all of us , his family . and then all of a sudden , there was cane , and cane had always longed for a real family . colin : and ... jill : i think they thought that they could help each other out and heal some old family wounds at the same time . colin : and you picked up an extra son in the bargain . jill : yeah , i did . i did . boy , the first time i ever set eyes on cane , i felt this connection . i ca n't even describe it to you . i think that i just saw myself in him . colin : ( sighs ) how do you mean ? jill : well , never having had a real family , and feeling so alone in the world , you know , and always searching for where you belong , it can affect your whole life . colin : mm - hmm . i had a son once . i gave him everything i had . ( chuckles ) and then i lost him . i 'd do anything to get him back . [ scene_break ] gloria : there is someone very anxious to talk to you . jeff : yeah , well , if it 's mark hogan , i do n't -- gloria : unh , unh , unh , unh , unh . mr. hogan ? jeff : ( sighs ) gloria : look who i just found . jeff : ( laughs ) hogan : hey , there , jeffrey . long time , no see . jeff : yeah , i was just on my way out . gloria : mnh . honey , i think you can find time for one of our finest customers . jeff : ( sighs ) gloria : ca n't you ? mr. hogan . hogan : while you 're at it , why do n't you find that 15 grand you owe me ? jeff : 15 ? i thought it was 10 . hogan : it costs money to owe money . if you can afford fancy vacations in boca raton , you can pay me . jeff : yeah , well , there 's kevin . maybe he can help us figure this out . kevin : ( sighs ) gloria : ( stammers ) no . no . no . no . she is trouble . you stay away . kevin : what , are you the hall monitor now ? gloria : hey , your judgment has n't always been exactly right on , you know ? kevin : look who 's talking . you know what ? gloria : ( stammers ) stop -- kevin : leave me alone , mom , and stop meddling in my life . jana : oh . ( chuckles ) hello . ( clears throat ) where 'd you come from ? kevin : somebody , jana , called child services accusing chloe of traumatizing delia . jana : what ? kevin : you would n't know anything about that , would you ? would you ? jana : ( sighs ) no , chloe 's , um , she 's a wonderful mother . i ca n't ... ( chuckles ) i mean , just to think -- that -- that 's just -- that 's outrageous . kevin : yeah , that 's what we thought . yet there we were in my apartment trying to convince a social worker that we had n't scarred this kid for life . jana : well , is there anything i can do ? i 'd vouch -- i 'd vouch for you . kevin : no , i handled it . but you know what burns me the most , though ? it 's that whoever did this did n't for a second think about delia , because had she been taken away from her mother , that 's what would have traumatized her . jana : ( sighs ) wow , uh , chloe must really be a wr -- a wreck . um , this is n't gon na go in any official file or anything , is it ? i mean ... come back to bite her one day ? [ scene_break ] chloe : well , i 'm glad you 're not purple anymore , 'cause , you know , it 's really not a good color on you . billy : yeah , all right . i 'm sorry if i overreacted a little bit . it 's just been a very rough day . i 'm going on fumes . chloe : well , you know , you were n't totally off base . billy : ( sighs ) oh , yeah ? about you and kevin ? chloe : i mean , you know me . you know , i 've been chasing the whole `` white picket fence `` deal for pretty much my entire life . ( sighs ) billy : ( sighs ) chloe : and , i do n't know , sometimes i wonder what i 'm doing here . why am i living in this apartment with kevin ? you know , taking funny pictures and making a whole caricature of , like , the real thing ? which is really funny , because you -- you 're the one who would have an allergic reaction if you actually had to settle down , you know , and now look at you . you 've got it all . you 've got the house , the fence , the swing set in the backyard . billy : well , sometimes , the picture is n't as perfect as it appears . chloe : wow . is ... is that about victoria ? i mean , is she not pregnant like she was hoping to be ? i 'm really sorry . billy : hey , it 's not your fault . chloe : are we okay ? billy : mm - hmm . we 're fine . we 're fine . i just want to say hi to deedee before i leave if that 's okay . chloe : yeah , okay . well , for the record , you know , a little brother or sister ... i would , uh , i would actually like that . billy : hmm . [ scene_break ] phyllis : thank you , your honor . that was the judge , and , uh , she thinks it 's ... a fine idea . she 's very happy you 're stepping up . daniel : perfect . fine . daisy : i 'll -- i 'll go pack . ( grunts ) phyllis : please be careful . do n't lift anything . daniel and i will do that . ( sighs ) daniel : thank you . thank you for not fighting me on this . daniel : ( whispering ) i - if this does n't work out , i will bring her right back here . i promise . phyllis : there -- there are groceries in the refrigerator . i want you to take them . daniel : ( normal voice ) thank you . i ... ( scoffs ) i guess i 'm gon na go help her pack her stuff . phyllis : wait a minute , daniel . ( voice breaks ) thank you . ( normal voice ) thank you for giving me my daughter back . i know this is n't easy for you , and i 'm really , really proud of you for stepping up . but listen to me . please be careful . daniel : i will . i will . it 's not just a game - it 's the game . [ scene_break ] jana : my god , you have offered to raise daisy 's baby . kevin : ask me with a little more disdain in your voice . jana : ( stammers ) if you do this , y - you 're never going to be free of her . do you understand that ? she 's always going to be a threat . kevin : well , hopefully , she 's going to be too busy making license plates for the next 50 years . jana : that does not matter , okay ? the point is is that woman is capable of evil , and nobody , no one , including the baby will ever feel completely safe . kevin : all i know is the only way i can protect that kid is to raise her myself , okay ? [ scene_break ] daniel : hey , uh , thank you . let me know if you need anything out here . daisy : things were really tense at your mom 's . maybe the baby 'll be a lot less stressed here . daniel : daisy , i 'm just trying to do what 's best for everyone , okay ? well , guess this is where it all started , huh ? where you got me into this mess . daisy : if i could go back , i would . i -- daniel : i - i do n't need to hear apologies , okay ? amber , she could have forgiven me for having sex with you because you manipulated me into it . what she could n't forgive me for was not wanting to have kids . and , well ... ( clears throat ) now here i am being tricked into fatherhood , so thanks a whole hell of a lot . [ scene_break ] sofia : whew , i had no idea bumpy the camel was such a rock star . lily : ( chuckles ) oh , yeah , big - time . sofia : well , so since i have you secluded , what was it you wanted to talk to me about with cane ? lily : um , yes , uh , well , listen . i do n't want to sound selfish or ungrateful . but , you know , cane has just been working so hard , and he 's been pulling all- nighters for weeks now . sofia : well , i do n't know why he 's working extra hours , especially with blake on board . you know what ? if you want , i can ask him if he needs some backup . lily : oh , no , no , no , no . please do n't do that . i would be so embarrassed if he knew that i was complaining to his boss . sofia : lily , you are not complaining . you 're just being a good wife . ( cell phone rings ) lily : yeah -- oh , sorry . oh , it 's cane . hold on . hey , how 's it going ? cane : uh , i 'm still out and about . um , yeah . h - how are you ? is everything okay ? lily : everything 's good . uh , we bailed the tree to do some shopping , of course . ( laughs ) sofia : ( laughs ) lily : um , we 're gon na go to gloworm , though , to get a bite to eat . do you want to join us ? cane : ( clicks tongue ) uh , you know what ? i might be a while , so ... lily : please ? sofia : say , `` pretty please with a whole bunch of sugarplums on top . `` lily : did you hear that ? sofia wants you to come . sofia : ( chuckles ) lily : ( chuckles ) cane : listen , you ladies go . you have fun , okay ? yes , look , i 'll be there as soon as i can , all right ? i promise . all right , i love you . bye . ( sighs ) blake : well , the word around the bar is you 're ruining the atmosphere . cane : you know what ? i 'd really appreciate it if i could just get this work done so i can go and have lunch with lily and sofia if that 's okay with you . blake : oh , that sounds good . i 'll tell you what , um , i 'll go keep the ladies company while you sit here and power through the charts and numbers . cane : you listen to me , you little pissant , all right ? i 've had enough of your attitude for one day . blake : hey , hey , hey , hey . back off , mate . cane : mate ? no , no , no , no . see , that 's your mistake . i 'm not your mate , all right ? you 're nothing . you do n't give me orders . you 're an errand boy . you 're a lackey , all right ? lackey . there is one man pulling the strings , and we both know who he is . [ scene_break ] jill : look at me . i 've just been sitting here monopolizing the conversation . i 'd like to learn something about you . colin : well , i 've been working for the queensland government for the last few years . jill : mm . colin : but i 've recently , uh , returned to my previous profession . i 'm in town to recruit an old colleague back into the team . [ scene_break ] daisy : i have no expectations , daniel . daniel : good . daisy : the way i was raised , surrounded by hatred , i would wish that on no kid . i - i do n't know how to be a good mom . but at least she knows she 'll be loved . daniel : ( scoffs ) wait a second . you 're -- you 're acting like you think you 're gon na raise this child . you 're not . as soon as you have her , you 're going back to jail . unless you give it up for adoption ... daisy : no , but kevin said he 's -- daniel : uh , no , no . i know what kevin said -- that he wants to take it . no , there 's no way i 'm gon na let that happen . i want her to grow up far away from here , having no idea where she came from . daisy : i wo n't . i wo n't give up this baby . daniel : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] billy : is daniel nuts ? phyllis : i could argue it either way . billy : okay , well , i understand that he 's your son , but -- phyllis : yeah . yeah . stop right there . he 's my son . right . okay ? and i 'm glad i went after adam . i 'm glad , because it knocked daisy and my son off our cover of the next issue of `` restless style . `` billy : all right . adam and sharon , they are bigger news . however , the return of a vicious kidnapper seven months pregnant , that 's pretty juicy stuff . phyllis : okay , right , yeah . billy : and it is our bread and butter , mind you . phyllis : yeah . no . no . no . it 's not . listen . get this straight . my son is a victim . she drugged my son , had sex with him . billy : i know , which is all the more sensational , and people want to read this stuff . look , here 's my point . everybody is fair game , even if their last name is n't newman , okay ? ( doorbell rings ) phyllis : that 's our messenger . our messenger with the latest issue of `` restless style . `` thank you very much , john . billy : ( chuckles ) phyllis : behold . are you ready to lay your eyes on our next issue before it hits the stands ? billy : ( chuckles ) lay it on me . [ scene_break ] jeff : ( sighs ) kevin : welcome back . you can thank me now . while you were gone , i saved your ass . jeff : if that 's all you came here to say , then ... ( vibrates lips ) hogan : hey , you might want to treat our friend here with a little more respect . jeff : yeah , well , i think our `` friend `` here is gettin ' a little too big for his britches . hogan : is that what you think ? jeff : ( grunts ) hogan : no civility these days . such a doggone shame . kevin : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jill : i have so enjoyed meeting you , colin , and i hope that your visit here is a tremendous success . colin : well , thank you , jill . perhaps we could do this again sometime . jill : that would be -- lily : jill . jill : oh , sweetheart . lily : hi , how are you ? jill : oh , you have the best timing . hi , honey . lily : ( chuckles ) hi . jill : there 's a new acquaintance that i would like you to meet . colin atkinson , this is lily , cane 's wife . lily : hi , nice to meet you . colin : hi , nice to meet you . jill : and his boss sofia dupre . sofia : hello . colin : well , you know , jill speaks so highly of cane . and now i - i 've got these two lovely faces to go with the names . jill : ( chuckles ) sofia : do i detect a new south wales accent ? colin : oh , she 's good . jill : oh , she is . sofia : well - traveled . jill : hello , darling . hi . sofia : i , um , work for mccall , unlimited . perhaps you 've heard of it . we have a large project in australia . jill : ( sighs ) lily : hey . cane : hey . lily : hi , you made it . cane : i promised you i would , baby . lily : hello . sofia : hey , blake . cane : hey , sofia . sofia : oh , hope we 're not in trouble for , uh , ditching the christmas tree . cane : uh , you know , i 'll let you off the hook just this once . sofia : ( chuckles ) jill : colin , there 's someone here i would love you to meet . this is my son cane ashby . cane , this is colin atkinson . he 's from australia , too . i thought that you 'd have a lot in common . colin : oh , yeah . i 'll bet we do . [ scene_break ] billy : ( sighs ) you know , not to belabor this -- phyllis : i - i -- okay . yeah , i know . i know . i know . just open it . billy : no , look , you and i , we need to come to an understanding if you want to continue with this magazine . phyllis : i get it -- no sacred cows , i understand . i understand . i 'll embroider it on a pillow . just open that . billy : fine . i trust you ... phyllis : ( giggles ) billy : that you got my message . phyllis : ( gasps ) billy : ooh . phyllis : ( sighs ) billy : so is she a damsel in distress or evil temptress ? phyllis : oh , that 's fantastic . oh , my gosh . billy : this is a surefire hit . phyllis : absolutely . i ca n't wait to see it hit the stands . billy : oh , well , that 's not all you -- that 's not all you ca n't wait to see . phyllis : well , um , what ? sharon 's reaction ? billy : mm - hmm . phyllis : sure . how do you know me ? ( clears throat ) you know , billy , i would have to agree with what you said before . there are no favorites . everybody 's fair game . but there are some games that are more fair than others . [ scene_break ] daniel : i do n't really want to talk about this anymore . this is a really small apartment , and unless the two of us can figure out how to get along , we 're both gon na go crazy . daisy : as long as you understand i 'm not giving my baby up to some stranger . ( knock on door ) daniel : ( scoffs ) daisy : ( sighs ) jana : the guard said i could knock . daniel : what are you doing here ? jana : may i please come in ? daniel : uh , yeah , sure . why not ? jana : ahh . i stopped at phyllis ' , and she told me that daisy is here now . hello , daisy . these are for you . welcome to your new home . daisy : ( chuckles ) thank you . jana : mm - hmm . daniel : you 're giving flowers to the woman who almost killed you . jana : well , you know , i figured the only way to move past all of that is forgiveness . ( sighs ) so no hard feelings . daisy : hmm . daniel : okay , we have now officially entered `` the twilight zone . `` jana : well , i know you 're getting all settled in here , so i think i best be on my way . daisy : are you sure you do n't want to stay and talk ? jana : no , another time . we 'll have a nice , long chat over tea , see if we can come to some sort of an understanding , hmm ? okay , well , bye . daniel : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jeff : ( sighs ) kevin : hey . hey , where 's delia ? chloe : uh , i dropped her off at my mom 's . kevin : what was so urgent ? chloe : what do you think ? i want to know what jana said . kevin : uh , jana says that she did n't narc us out . chloe : ( sighs ) okay , well , i 'm sorry that billy was such a toad . kevin : well , thank you for defending me . chloe : no , no , thank you for being so terrific . you know , i 'm -- i 'm not used to having someone to lean on and having someone to take fun pictures with . you know , we would be a really cute , little family . it sucks that we 're just buds . really . ( sighs ) such is life . kevin : such is life . excuse me . [ scene_break ] jeff : ( sighs ) man . ( sighs ) this better not turn into another shiner . i had a hard enough time explaining where the last one ... hogan : i 'm sure you 'll think of something . jeff : i should never have gone into business with you . hogan : oh , about that -- there 's been a change in our corporate structure . kevin 's in charge now . you work for him . jeff : you 're joking . hogan : i 'm taking what you owe from your cut of the bookie operations . i 'll expect a payment out of the till here every night . jeff : look , i 'm sure we can discuss this like two -- gloria : mr. hogan . you 're very bad . you have n't paid any attention to me at all . ( chuckles ) hogan : and now i have to leave . gloria : oh . hogan : life 's so unfair . is n't that right , jeff ? jeff : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] blake : i 'm so glad to meet you , mr. atkinson . colin : colin , please . blake : colin . absolutely . jill : ( chuckles ) lily : so where are the shopping bags ? cane : they 're in the car . jill : you know what ? why do n't we grab a table and have a bite to eat ? could you join us , colin ? sofia : oh , that 'd be good . colin : i 'd love to . let me get the bar tab , and i 'll be right over . jill : great . okay . lily : good idea . sofia : what about right here ? colin : i 'll bet you did n't expect to see me out so soon , given the fact that you put me in prison to begin with . cane : ( whispering ) you stay the hell away from my family . you got that ? colin : ( chuckles ) oh , that 's funny . i thought -- i thought you and i were family . i think it 's time you came home , son . [ next_on ] noah : you still want adam , which means i do n't want to know you anymore . daisy : i 'm not giving my baby to kevin . jana : you 're gon na give it to me . phyllis : ( grunts ) oh ! oh , my god ! | lily and cane begin to decorate the christmas tree when cane surprises her with a new ornament . at gloworm , jill and colon have a drink together . kevin and chloe meet with the social worker from child protective services . the social worker asks to talk to delia . daniel asks daisy to move in with him . sofia visits cane and lily and lets cane know that the background check will be in soon on james . hogan visits gloworm looking for jeff . jeff sees hogan and quickly hides . phyllis objects to daisy moving in with daniel . the judge agrees to let daisy move in with daniel . after talking to delia the social worker decides that this is just a false alarm . billy visits chloe to find out what is going on with the social worker . the background check turns out to be good on james . colin listens as jill tells him all about cane , lily and the twins . colin lets jill know that he had a son once , but had lost him . lily and sofia go out to eat at gloworm where they run into jill and colin . phyllis shows billy the new edition of `` restless style `` with sharon and adam on the cover . daniel insists that daisy give the baby up for adoption , but daisy refuses . hogan gives kevin jeff 's job . hogan knocks jeff unconscious . cane and colin come face to face . colin asks cane to come home . |
deacon : what happened in the park -- if i told anyone , it would destroy your family . [ scene_break ] billy : yep , i 'm looking at your résumé right now . ricky : and i 've got extensive samples of my work . billy : son , i 'm sure you do , but we 're talking about editor in chief of a national magazine . maybe you should start with a , uh , staff job first . what do you think about that ? ricky : i 'm just asking for a few minutes of sit - down . i bring a lot more to the table than you can tell from a résumé , and if you 'd just meet with me , i - i promise you 'll understand . billy : i 'm sure it 'll be a revelation . come see me in an hour . ricky : all right , see you then . billy : ( drops phone on table ) victoria : there he is . billy : hi . victoria : hi . billy : whoa ! what 's this ? victoria : well , it 's a ... `` whoo - hoo ! i bought the magazine back `` present for you . billy : one of keely 's chew toys ? that 's nice of you . i appreciate that . victoria : no , it 's -- it 's a stress ball . you squeeze it . it 's for stress . billy : ohh , nice . yeah , thing 's gon na get a workout . thank you very much . victoria : you 're welcome , although i thought i would borrow it from you . billy : well , i thought the , uh , start - up with your brother was on hold ? victoria : yeah , yeah , yeah , which is why i 'm actually considering , maybe , going to work with my actually your family instead . billy : with my family ? jabot ? baby -- victoria : yeah . what do you think ? yeah ? billy : nice . see , that is great . victoria : yeah , mm - hmm . billy : there is life after newman . ( laughs ) kick up your heels , carefree life , work with your in - laws sort of a thing . i like it . victoria : yeah , well , i could n't exactly go and work for newman with my dad there . actually , my dad wo n't be there anymore , will he ? he 'll be in jail . billy : yeah ? and your brother adam will have his feet up on the desk . at least you do n't have to worry about that yutz anymore . mwah . victoria : no , nick will have plenty of time for all of us . ( laughs slowly ) [ scene_break ] nick : soak it all in . you 'll be lucky to get a cubicle down in accounting after the board meets and decides who 's gon na run this company . adam : yeah , they 're gon na choose you , the guy who cost the company half a billion dollars , over the guy with a harvard mba . nick : oh , yeah , you got a fancy m.b.a. from harvard .. it goes along with some criminal charges and convictions , not to mention your ongoing trouble with the s.e.c . , which is probably gon na haunt you for the rest of your life . the board might let you make them some coffee , but run this company ? no chance . actually , who am i kidding ? the board would n't trust you to let them take them their coffee , either . adam : ( chuckles ) have you seen sharon lately ? nick : yes , i have , and we talked about how important it is that she stays away from you , and she could n't agree more . adam : hmm . she did n't mention that when i saw her . [ scene_break ] victor : i entered my plea . i killed diane jenkins . michael : victor , please , just -- judge click : as i said , pending further investigation , the court declines to accept your plea . victor : your honor , with due respect ... michael : victor . victor : i loathe that woman , and i wanted her dead . ( gavel bangs ) judge click : order . michael : that 's enough . please . judge click : return mr. newman to his cell , please . sharon : will you excuse me for a moment ? avery : yeah . okay , the lead detective thinks there 's more to this story . clearly , so does the judge . michael , this is your chance . put personal feelings aside and let me help you prove victor 's innocent . sharon : you did n't do it , victor . be honest . tell me why you 'd lie and say you 're guilty . [ scene_break ] nikki : victor confesses . he 's already told the world that he killed diane . now what could you say that would make things worse ? deacon : nikk , i got ta tell you , it makes me nuts seeing you all torn up like this . nikki : what did you see , deacon ? deacon : i saw everything . victor did kill diane ... but he did n't do it alone . [ scene_break ] nick : you might want to rethink that . adam : just a simple statement of fact . sharon did n't mention your anti - adam chat . nick : there 's no way in hell sharon would run off to you after the conversation that i had with her . adam : you 've been warning her away from me forever , so she 's finally gon na start taking your advice now ? nick : sharon knows , if she goes anywhere near you , i will revoke her visitation rights with faith . adam : once again , you 're using me and your daughter to punish sharon for walking away from you . nick : i 'm just doing my job as a father to protect this little girl that cried herself to sleep every night while you let her mother rot in prison cell . plus , sharon 's over you . she knows how dangerous you are and what it will cost her if she goes anywhere near you . so you want to tell me again how you two got together last night ? adam : well , according to you , it did n't happen , so i guess it did n't happen . nick : that 's right , it did n't happen . you 're blowin ' smoke , as usual . you go anywhere near sharon , and you will take faith from her all over again . can you live with that ? are you enough of a jerk to let it happen again ? i guess we both know the answer to that . [ scene_break ] sharon : talk to me , victor . help me understand . why would you let them think that you committed the murder ? victor : ( sighs ) we are not all like you . some of us are guilty . sharon : maybe other people , but not you . victor : sharon , you 're finally free , as you should have been all along . you look after yourself . you look after your kids . do n't spend another second worrying about me . no matter what the judge says , i 'm guilty . spencer : i ca n't believe you just blew this case . ronan : this investigation is not closed , not yet . spencer : save it . we 're not doin ' it here . michael : my client 's not interested in your services . avery : well make him interested . point out there are other options . tell him he does n't have to walk willingly into a cell . michael : because none of that ever actually occurred to me before . avery : try again . michael : we 're talking of victor newman , so on his behalf , thank you , but no , thank you . oh , and before you mention it , i 'm well aware that sharon newman is well within her rights to hire you for an independent investigation , and i also know that you 're very good at what you do , and that you just might find proof that exonerates my client . good and , of course , it would be your duty to bring that evidences to the court , even though it is contrary to what my client desires . ( sighs ) i have no control over your actions . i just have control over my own . avery : that 's ... very rational of you , michael . michael : i 'm known for my rationality . i hope i did n't leave anything behind . ( sighs , taps briefcase ) if you 'll excuse me . avery : michael , what ... avery : oh , my god . sharon : what 's that ? avery : our shot at saving victor from 20 years to life . [ scene_break ] nikki : look , if you really saw something at the park , just say it already . deacon : trust me , nikki , you do n't want me to do that . you do not want to hear this out loud , but you know exactly what the truth would do to your family . nikki : when would that be ? how ? when ? when you -- when you go to the police ? is that your plan ? you 're gon na torture me until you go to the authorities ? deacon : no , no , i -- nobody 's gon na hear this , not from me . look , i can keep this secret . i 'll do it , for your sake . nikki : and there 's nothing in it for you . deacon : honey , what 's in it for me is just being here with you , proving that you can trust me . i mean , come on , we had something good once . i - i think we could have something incredible again . it 's -- it 's up to you . [ scene_break ] victoria : so of course , nick needs to be at newman so that adam does n't pull his `` king of the world `` routine again , but i can only imagine what kind of havoc he 's gon na wreak on newman this time . this thing works . billy : do you feel any better ? victoria : huh ? yeah , i feel great . i 'm just trying to break it in for you . billy : oh , continue . victoria : okay . billy : look , i 'm sure , uh , nick could use the distraction , not worry about victor or everything else right now . victoria : ( sighs ) i do n't want to talk about my dad . i do n't want to talk about his confession . i do n't want to talk about the fact that i never intend to speak to him again because of what he did to us . i do n't want to talk about him . i will admit , however , that i am concerned about how all this is gon na affect my mom , but beyond that , it 's not open for discussion , okay ? billy : okay . victoria : ( sighs ) okay . billy : my lips are sealed . victoria : ( sighs ) billy : which is pretty bad , because , you know , i can do some pretty amazing things with 'em . victoria : really ? billy : mm - hmm . victoria : are you trying to taunt me ? trying to lure me in the back room so we can do very wicked things together ? billy : yes , i am . i am . i am , i really am . victoria : oh ! billy : oh , wait a minute . ( clears throat ) victoria : what ? what ? billy : uh , i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i - i forgot ... ( slams hand down ) i 've got a meeting coming up soon . victoria : oh , okay . so we do n't have time for wickedness . billy : mm , i like wickedness . victoria : no , we do n't have time , but we can do other fun things , like , we can talk about setting a wedding date . when am i gon na make an honest man out of you ? billy : i think it might be a little too late for that , so maybe we should n't even try , you know ? [ scene_break ] nikki : you and i -- deacon : no , i know that you ca n't see it right now , nikki , but , nikk , i 'm loyal , and i -- you know ... ( sighs ) i just think that we make sense in some crazy way . that we bake , all i want is for you to be happy again . nikki : excuse me . nikki : oh , i missed a call from katherine . deacon : great , my biggest fan . nikki : oh , my god . victor 's being arraigned . i might be too late already . deacon : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victor : listen to me . malloy needs to stay out of this . you do as i say , and the judge will reconsider my guilty plea . michael : nikki does n't want you doing this for her . victor : i am confessing my crimes . this has nothing to do with nikki . michael : oh , well , you think she wants you in prison ? victor : i am doing what has to be done . now as for sharon -- michael : now that 's another person who does n't want to see you in a cell . should i draw up the whole list ? victor : you make sure that she stays away from me , as well , all right ? michael : why do you propose i do that ? victor : you figure that out . both avery and sharon need to leave me alone . [ scene_break ] sharon : this is everything that the prosecution has against victor ? avery : and what michael would have challenged if -- if victor had n't pled guilty . ( sighs ) there 's a confession . there 's physical evidence in the form of shoe imprints . sharon : oh , my gosh . look . this is a page from diane 's diary , and it mentions adam . oh , and there 's adam 's ridiculous claim that he saw the murder . avery : mm . fully convenient that he offers himself up as an eyewitness months after the event . sharon : yeah , well , adam loves a good lie , especially when it hurts victor . avery : well , he 's been charged with perjury once . if we can show that he 's lying ... sharon : the judge would have to throw out victor 's plea entirely , then . avery : no , no , no . she does n't have to do anything , but would it affect her ultimate decision ? i think it would . now victor is not gon na be pleased with this interference . sharon : he can get as mad at me as he wants , as long as he 's free . avery : well , we 're gon na need some luck , and right now , the issue is adam . sharon : ( sighs ) if only someone could get close enough ... [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ring ( ring ) ( ring ) adam : sharon . what can i do for you ? sharon : i need to see you . adam : that 's not a good idea . [ scene_break ] victoria : you do n't want to marry me , do you ? billy : to have , to hold , to trust , to honor , to forsake all others -- baby , i want that with you like crazy . but we did the `` father knows best `` thing , and it turns out this father is a bit of a moron , so ... victoria : ( sighs ) billy : why do n't we stay with the hef and bunny theme ? you know , wild , crazy ? young , sexy ... victoria : mm , mm , mm . billy : you know , and just ride that train until both of us die side by side in our wheelchairs . victoria : hmm . well , i do look good in a bunny tail . billy : you do look good in a bunny tail . now let 's go to that supply closet and let 's talk about this a little bit more . victoria : ( chuckles ) wait , you have an interview . billy : i know , i know . victoria : you have an interview , and you know , it does n't matter if we set a wedding date or not , because i am never gon na let you go ever again . billy : i 'm not goin ' anywhere . ( growls ) victoria : ( giggles ) [ scene_break ] sharon : you do n't want to see me ? adam : i did n't say that . sharon : well , you did n't have a problem with my presence last night . adam : i have a lot of damage control here at newman . i 've got ta put some fires out . um , maybe if -- maybe if something opens up . sharon : you 'll pencil me in ? adam : take care , sharon . sharon : he just blew me off . avery : ( sighs ) so now what ? sharon : do you have that little tape recorder you use for interviews ? avery : what are you thinking ? you 're gon na get adam to admit on tape that it 's all lies ? sharon : it 's almost impossible to get him to admit anything , but he might slip up . some of the details -- enough to make the police question his statement . avery : that involves you being in the same room with him . you sure you want to do that ? sharon : no , but i will , for victor . [ scene_break ] spencer : what the hell were you thinking ? months on this case -- months ! no arrests . you ca n't even narrow down the suspects . you get handed a confession by a man who 's dodged a dozen charges before , and you block a guilty plea ? ronan : so forget lockin ' up the right perp ? what , any half - assed confession will do for you ? spencer : we have a guilty plea . we know who killed diane jenkins . ronan : i once had a drunk in the tank that claimed he was on the grassy knoll . spencer : ( scoffs ) ronan : now would that have been enough confession for you , too ? spencer : you think your commanding officer is gon na see it your way ? ronan : if he 's interested in solving this crime , he will , once i tell him there 's evidence that nikki newman could be the killer , and that she 's letting her ex take the fall . [ scene_break ] nikki : michael . i just came from the courthouse . i heard the judge rejected victor 's plea . michael : for now . nikki : what does that mean , `` for now `` ? michael : it was suggested that somebody else might have been involved in diane 's murder , so the court 's waiting for more evidence . ( cell phone alert chimes ) michael : oh , oops . i 'm sorry , i have to take care of this . nikki , look , please , go home . there 's nothing you can do here now , okay ? excuse me . nikki : i 'd like to see my husband , please . nikki : victor . victor : what are you doing here ? nikki : this is all wrong . i know what happened , and i know what i have to do . look it 's my fault you 're here . victor : stop this now . nikki : not until i make things right . victor : i want you to get up , walk out of here , go home , or go to katherine 's , but get away from here , all right ? nikki : get away from here and watch you suffer like this for something i did ? victor : sweetheart , stop talking . you open your mouth , you 're only gon na make things worse . is that what you want ? for things to get worse ? nikki : no , of course i do n't . i do n't like to see you herein this hellhole . victor : well , then , do n't ! guard . nikki : do n't , please . victor : would you kindly escort the lady out of here ? nikki : ( quietly ) please , let me fix it . victor : go .. now . now . [ scene_break ] michael : oh , well , thank you for seeing me . victoria : yeah , of course . you said it could n't wait . michael : your father would like to see you as soon as possible . billy : why is that , exactly ? michael : victor just needs a minute of your time . victoria : to say what ? is he changing his plea ? michael : just ... go see him , victoria . he 'll explain everything to you in person . billy : and what if she does n't go see him ? michael : victor made the request . all i can do is deliver it . think about it . billy : have a good day . michael : i will . billy : look , honey ... ( elevator door closes ) billy : i know i 've been encouraging you to stand with your family , but if seeing your father is going to , uh , throw you off or something , i ... victoria : ( sighs ) billy , my father confessed to murder , so he 's gon na be going away for a long time , maybe for good . billy : i know . victoria : my father is gone . he 's gone from my life , and it does n't really matter if he 's in prison or if he 's not , so ... maybe now is a good time for me to say good - bye to him ... for good . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : sharon , it 's me . call me when you get this . nick : hello . avery : hello . i 'm glad you could make it . i have some very good news . the judge would n't let your father plead guilty . she 's waiting to rule pending further investigation . nick : can a judge do that , just blow off a plea ? avery : if she wants to make sure there 's nothing else to the case , yeah , she can do that . nick : how 'd you hear about this so fast ? avery : i was at the arraignment , per sharon 's request . she 's convinced your father is innocent and determined to prove it . nick : so she 's dragged you into this now ? avery : she 's so focused on clearing your father that she 's walked into the lion 's den with adam , and she 's with him right now . [ scene_break ] adam : i told you not to come . sharon : well , you and i say a lot things to each other we do n't mean . i need to see you . adam : is this because of the stables ? the kiss ? sharon : it 's because of your father . i was his arraignment , and to hear him insist that he killed diane , i just -- still ca n't imagine it . adam : well , some of us do n't have to imagine it to see it up close and personal . sharon : but that kind of rage ... i thought i knew victor . adam : no . you know his dark knight shtick . manipulating lesser mortals , convincing them that ... convincing them that he knows best , but ... i know the real victor newman . sharon : to think that the man that i trusted and put my faith in -- i just ca n't wrap my head around it . how am i supposed to wrap my head around that ? adam : diane defied him . she humiliated him . those are two things that victor newman will not tolerate , so she paid for her sins . sharon : so what happened , exactly ? i mean , maybe if you walked me through what you saw that night , it would just help me learn to accept it . adam : all the gory details , huh ? you 're not even bracing yourself , 'cause you do n't believe there are details , do you ? you do n't think he did it . sharon : do you really believe that your father is the killer ? [ scene_break ] nikki : ( sighs ) ( inhales deeply ) ( clears throat ) [ scene_break ] spencer : that 's right . thanks to malloy , you still have an unsolved murder on your books . he 's right here . ronan : yes , sir . yes , sir , but the evidence in the -- i know it 's circumstantial , but i think it warrants further investigation that -- yes , sir . no , i understand . spencer : screwed me out of a conviction and screwed yourself out of a job . clear out this office . it 's the last case you 've blown for the g.c.p.d . ( door slams ) [ scene_break ] nick : you let sharon go see adam . avery : she 's an adult . she does n't have to ask my permission . nick : it 's a bad idea , and sharon knows that . avery : she found a logical way to get your dad out of a very difficult situation . nick : yeah , logic flies out the window when sharon gets around adam . after all the things that he has done to her , you send her to see him anyway ? avery : i did n't send anyone anywhere . [ scene_break ] adam : the difference between you and me , sharon , is that i do n't believe people are inherently good . i know what they 're capable of , and i 've seen what my father 's done . sharon : well , then , tell me what really happened . once i understand exactly what he did , then i can see victor the way you do , for who he really is . adam : ( sighs ) i 'd like to help you on your path to reality , but i have a company to run , and you should n't be here anyway . sharon : why not ? adam : because it 's not smart . it 's not what you need . sharon : you always told me i could take care of myself , but no one gave me enough credit for knowing my own mind , and now you want to tell me what i need ? [ scene_break ] ricky : and i have a separate list of references . billy : nice . i see that -- professors from journalism school . do you have another one of these with references from publishers or journalists ? something i can use ? ricky : all right , i 'm -- i 'm just out of school , but i 've got real - life experience . billy : hey , man , i do n't doubt that , and you have a great résumé , and like i said , you could probably just slide right in to a - a starting position a maybe even mid - level , but this is editor in chief . ricky : i am a proactive , full - throttle journalist , kind of like the last editor of `` restless style . `` sure phyllis swiped my photos , but it was an educational experience . you get the story , whatever it takes , and i took that lesson to heart . now let me be perfectly clear with you . i 'm not trying to pull a power play here or back you into a corner . this is n't quid pro quo . this is an aggressive pursuit of information based on the public 's need to know . billy : wow . you were on the high school debate team , were n't you ? i could tell , because my mind instinctively tuned you out after you said `` full- throttle . `` mm . the rest of whatever you said just flew right by me , a - and -- and do n't get me wrong , i like talk . i use it all the time , but this ... ( taps table ) this is print . ricky : ( sighs ) billy : it 's not radio , and , son , i 'm telling you ... pr ( hits table ) you 're not ready , okay ? ricky : yeah . yeah , i am . you 're back with victoria newman , correct ? billy : yeah . ricky : well , i got bombshell news from the g.c.p.d . today , news that would blow ms. newman 's mind . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) victor : it down . victoria : ( sighs ) victor : thank you for coming . victoria : well , michael made it clear that it was very important . victor : today 's the day i entered a guilty plea for diane jenkins ' murder and the judge rejected my plea . victoria : so what happens now ? victor : it is obvious to them you have n't wanted to see me . um ... if you do as i say , you wo n't ever have , to look at me again . victoria : what are you saying ? victor : i want you to verify adam 's statement , and i 'd be locked up for life -- that you saw me kill diane jenkins . [ scene_break ] deacon : hey , come on -- nikki : stop , leave me alone , leave me alone , leave me alone . deacon : no , no , give me this . you do n't want this , all right ? nikki : st n -- deacon : nikki , nikki ! honey , come on . baby , come on , you do n't want to do that . nikki : ohh , god . ( sighs ) you do n't know what i want . how the hell do you know what i want ? you do n't know anything . i just want ... ( sighs ) yeah , i want -- i just want , like , the last six months to ... ( imitates explosion ) be gone , you know ? no , no , i want -- i want the last year to be gone . oh , god , please just make it like -- just make it like this year did n't happen . deacon : nikki , come on . nikki : no , i - i always ... just i always tried to help him , and it -- he pushes me away . he -- he 's pushed me away , and it is my fault . deacon : oh , come on . nikki : it is totally my fault , and he knows it , and ... ( sniffles ) and he hates me . ( sobs ) deacon : come on , nikk . nikki : ( sighs ) god , i do n't know how to fix that . deacon : nikk , come on . nikki : do you know how to fix that ? deacon : shh . nikki : ( sniffles ) no , i do n't know what to do . deacon : okay . well , listen to me . we ca n't erase the last six months , because then i would n't know you . nikki : ( moans ) deacon : knowing you has been about the best thing that 's ever happed to me . maybe it 's the best thing that ever happened to you , too . nikki : ( sighs ) deacon : you just rest . just rest , baby . take it easy . i 'm gon na take care of everything . [ scene_break ] michael : ooh , oh ! i 'm so sorry . avery : sorry . i was n't looking . michael : ( chuckles ) well , preoccupied . avery : busy . michael : well , i hope there 's no hard feelings with regard to my very firm insistence that you and sharon not involve yourselves in victor 's , uh ... situation . avery : you simply made your point . no reason for me to take offense . michael : so ... you 've backed off . you found nothing of use . avery : actually , today has been a real eye - opener in all sorts of ways . [ scene_break ] billy : you need to brush up on your research skills , friend . victoria 's father -- he already confessed . that 's old news . we 're not interested . thank you for your time . ricky : this has nothing to do with victor newman . the police have evidence pointing towards another suspect . they think that victoria 's mother might be the perp . billy : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] victoria : you want me to lie for you . you want me to lie to the police . you know , i knew you did n't do this , dad . victor : there 's a reason you stayed away from me because you think i 've betrayed you . now you do as i ask , and you will get exactly what you want . victoria : exactly what i want ? at -- what do you think i want ? do you think i - i want to see you locked up for something that you did n't do ? victor : i am guilty . victoria : no , if you were guilty , you would n't be asking me to lie for you . you 're trying to throw them off of this investigation . you 're trying to throw them off so they stop looking for the murderer . daddy , who do you care enough about to throw your entire life away for ? [ scene_break ] deacon : yeah , hello . i 'd like to make , uh , a reservation , please , for two , from genoa city to las vegas . ( chuckles ) no , no , no . we 'll -- we 'll be traveling first class all the way . great . uh , as soon as possible , please . thanks . [ next_on ] deacon : just be sweet to me like you used to . nikki : you ca n't be serious . avery : i knew you were n't completely over phyllis , but you 're not even over sharon . victoria : this seriously is worst thing that you could have done . i want you to get out ! | victor is n't happy that the judge rejected his plea and orders michael to keep sharon and avery away from his case , because he has to take the blame for diane 's murder . michael does n't want to see victor go to jail for something he did n't do , so he has a talk with avery and subtly implies that she have sharon hire her as a consultant on the case . if she finds any evidence to prove victor 's innocence , she is under an obligation to bring it to him michael `` accidentally `` leaves a file behind that avery and sharon go through later . sharon decides to risk losing visitation with faith and get close to adam to see if he slips up and admits that victor did n't kill diane . nick tells adam that he told sharon that if she had a relationship with him she would lose visitation with faith . nick orders adam to stay away from sharon or he will once again be responsible for taking faith away from her . |
ashley : oh , my god ! are you okay ? what are you -- stitch : whoa . ashley : whoa . whoa . stitch : wait , whoa . what is it ? ashley : you 're drunk . stitch : huh ? ashley : yeah . stitch : no , no , no . no . i 'm just -- i 'm just -- i 'm just -- ashley : whoa ! hold on there . we have an incredibly important research meeting tomorrow , and this is how you prepare for it ? stitch : ashley , i swear -- ashley : do n't even bother , okay ? i know smashed when i see it . you 're smashed . stitch : oh , i 'm -- i 'm sorry . it 's just -- ashley : okay . let me guess . it finally just sunk in -- victoria 's baby is n't yours . stitch : hey , victoria . it 's me . listen , i 'd like to see you and the baby . once i finish up with work , i 'll stop by . i 'd really like to catch up . billy : hey , little one , i 'm your dad , do n't freak out , it ai n't all bad , the good news is you got your mom , trust me , kid , she 's the bomb . [ chuckles ] what 's wrong ? victoria : you used to sing that to dee dee . [ cell phone rings ] chelsea : [ sighs ] graham , what 's up ? yeah . i thought we were supposed to look at fabrics tomorrow morning . oh , yeah . no problem . we can move it to the afternoon . mm - hmm . did you send the sketches to jack ? gwen : you did n't . devon : oh , i did . yeah . i sang the entire song in my boxers . i was the hit at karaoke night , though . i was like a superstar -- rock star , actually . gwen : how much you have to drink to be a rock star ? devon : a lot . gwen : oh , yeah ? devon : hey , hilary . this is a nice surprise . hilary : yeah . the night 's just full of surprises . phyllis : i appreciate your meeting me . neil : well , of course , phyllis . jack thought it was gon na be a good idea for us to touch base , so ... phyllis : it 's a little awkward -- me taking your job . neil : yeah , well , do n't feel awkward about it . i ca n't think of anyone better to , you know , head up jabot 's fashion line . phyllis : awfully big shoes to fill . neil : i think you 'll do just fine in your new position . phyllis : thank you . that does n't mean i 'm not gon na ask for your help . neil : phyllis , you can count on it , just like i know that billy can count on your advice and support in r & d . phyllis : neil winters . neil : what ? phyllis : you may not be able to see , but you have not lost a step , my friend . neil : [ laughs ] very funny . you know , jack has rearranged a lot of things here just because he wants what 's best for the company . phyllis : and i have high hopes that those changes he 's made will work out . if they do n't , i 'm gon na have to do some rearranging of my own . neil : wow , phyllis ! look who has n't lost a step at all . i mean , your yearlong nap has n't changed you one bit , has it , huh ? phyllis : thank you , i think . neil : phyllis ... we 've had a lot of differences in our time , have n't we ? but can i tell you that i am very happy that you 're healthy and you 're back here ? phyllis : oh . i doubt everyone agrees with you . lily : oh , hey , kelly ! i have to talk to you . kelly : oh , yeah -- about the bears club banquet ? lily : no , no , no . there 's a couple that wants to plan their wedding here , and they insisted that you do it . kelly : it 's not bad enough that phyllis rubs her engagement ring in my face ? ! now you expect me to plan her engagement party and her wedding , too ? ! lily : no , no , no ! i just -- kelly : i wo n't do it ! lily : okay . calm down . it 's not jack and phyllis . it 's another couple . kelly : sorry . lily : that 's fine . kelly : no , it 's not . i 'm sorry i ca n't smile and be happy and friendly with clients and help them plan their birthday parties and their weddings and their celebrations . lily : okay , relax . listen , why do n't you just take a few days off of work , okay ? kelly : i think it would just be better for everybody if i quit . jack : if there are any trees left on christmas eve , i want to cover the cost of donating them to local shelters or safe houses or anyone , actually , who needs them . amy : oh , that 's very nice of you , but somebody 's already taken care of that . jack : i can only guess who . never mind . i - i 'll make a donation . in the meantime , take this . i want to help in any way i can , okay ? amy : well , have you picked out your tree yet ? jack : as a matter of fact , i have . come with me . i want to impress my fiancée this year , and i think i found the baby . this is my tree . victor : well , too bad , jack . that tree is already taken . jack : first you take over phyllis ' medical care , and now you 're gon na co - opt her christmas tree ? victor : do i need to remind you that i 'm the one who gave phyllis her life back -- something you obviously could n't do ? i 'm here to make a charitable donation . jack : whoa , whoa , whoa . you 're the one who called my assistant , insisting i come here to buy a tree . victor : are we paranoid now ? jack : amy , send this tree to my house . victor : amy , i offer you double of what mr. abbott -- jack : i will triple it ! victor : and i will buy the whole damn lot . jack : are you really gon na one - up me at a charity ? victor : do you honestly think i have to one - up you ? jack : you live for it ! victor : i live to make my family happy -- something you have a habit of interfering with , like right now . nikki : victor , you 're fighting at a christmas - tree lot , where people are here to try to do something good and decent ? amy , i am sorry . we will get back to you about the trees . jack : your husband 's not here to do anything good and decent . he 's up to something . i do n't know what it is , but it 's not charity . he 's the one who tricked me to get here . nikki : really ? i believe i asked both of you to come here so you could contribute to a lovely charity , but , as usual , you 've turned it into something ugly . jack : maybe you 're behind this , but he 's still up to something . victor : i am here to buy a damn tree , jack . jack : or maybe you 're here to get information on ashley 's new project at jabot . victor : why would i give a damn about something that is bound to fail ? ashley : drink it . stitch : [ sighs ] ashley : drink it -- all of it . stitch : hey , look , you do n't have to babysit me . ashley : i have to make sure that my brilliant chemist who solved the problem of my groundbreaking new fragrance is able to show up at the crucial in - house meeting tomorrow and not the hungover loser of the baby sweepstakes . stitch : ohh ! wow . your concern is so touching . ashley : you know what ? i 'm trying to speak plainly to you . do you have any idea how much jabot has invested in this project ? stitch : you know , you should cut your losses 'cause your love potion -- you know , it 's a waste of time . ashley : i know you do n't really feel that way . stitch : yeah , i do . ashley : no , you do n't . stitch : it hit me like a ton of bricks tonight . ashley : no , it 's just the booze talking . stitch : listen , drunk , sober , there is no such thing as true love , okay ? it does n't exist ! it 's a crock ! ashley : ben ... you had to have a good idea there was a chance this baby was billy 's . stitch : yeah , i know . i - i took biology . i was ready for that . ashley : then what were n't you ready for ? stitch : seeing billy and victoria and that little girl looking like the perfect family . billy : yeah , i guess i have been singing that number for a while . victoria : yeah . you sang it to johnny , too . billy : yeah , and to dee dee . [ baby crying ] oh . lost your pacifier . there you go . all better ? victoria : you 're so good with her . i do n't know why that would surprise me . you 've always had a way with the ladies . billy : [ chortles ] yeah -- a way of making them hate me . look what i did to you . victoria : i survived . billy : i - i should go . but you ... are in great hands , kiddo . victoria : oh . okay . well , thanks for helping us . and thanks for the tree . billy : yeah . it looks awesome . victoria : yeah . we definitely do some things right . billy : you know , i just -- i wish that -- [ chuckles ] better save my wishes for christmas , huh ? victoria : yeah . oh , do n't forget -- delia 's ornament . billy : thanks . chelsea : [ sighs ] sage : no , no , no , no . no , no , no , no ! you ca n't ! [ cell phone rings ] victoria : you ... better get that . billy : yeah . [ sighs ] hey , chels . what 's up ? chelsea : i was wondering if you found someone to give our extra christmas tree to . billy : yeah . i just dropped it off . chelsea : huh . well , i 'm sure you found it a great home . billy : i did . so , um , how was your meeting ? chelsea : oh , i just finished , so i was wondering if you wanted to meet me at the club for a drink . billy : sure . sure . i 'll -- i 'll be -- i 'll be there in a little bit . chelsea : okay . billy : i ... i 'd better get going . victoria : oh , yeah . well , do n't let us keep you . billy : listen , thanks for this . it 'll be front and center on our tree . i 'll make sure it gets its own spotlight . victoria : delia would like that . billy : yeah , she would . and i will expect one of these from you one day , peach . victoria : [ chuckles ] billy : okay ? well , i 'll see you later . victoria : mm - hmm . bye . adam : get out of my way , sage . sage : you ca n't talk to her . adam : you ca n't stop me . sage : you 're not ready for this . you 're going to risk everything . you have to leave with me right now . adam : i 'm not leaving yet . jack : you know what ? take the tree . take the whole damn lot if it 'll make you happy . victor : you have no idea what makes me happy , jack , do you ? jack : oh , i 'll bet a little inside information about ashley 's project at jabot might do the trick . victor : becoming delusional now ? nikki : do i have to remind you two why we are here ? we 're trying to raise money for families who have no hope -- give them something to look forward to . and also , the trees that we have in our own homes are very significant this year , so we have a lot to celebrate . victor : i am very much looking forward to seeing summer open presents at the ranch with the rest of the family . jack : and i 'm looking forward to her spending time at my house , enjoying christmas with her mother . nikki : you 're hopeless . you 're hopeless -- both of you . jack : you know what ? i 'll share . that 's what christmas is about , right ? time of sharing -- sharing time with your family , not trying to own them . victor : you mean like staking a claim to adam ? jack : i was a friend to adam . victor : i was his father . jack : yeah , i know , and if you had n't blackmailed him when you found out he was responsible for delia 's death , he might still be here . victor : you do n't know a damn thing about my relationship with adam , do you ? jack : you did n't have one . nikki : all right . will you two please stop this now ? we have a new life to celebrate . we owe it to little katie and our families to make this a time of peace . now end this . neil : you make it sound like people are rooting against you . phyllis : well , neil , i 've never really been the most popular person in this town , nor with you . neil : that 's ancient history . it was all a long time ago . you know , a lot of things have changed since then . phyllis : yep . now i 'm playing catch - up . neil : that ca n't be easy . phyllis : well , it 's really no different than what you 're going through . i 'm trying to find my way through familiar territory with blinders on . neil : i am not gon na let that stop me from reclaiming my life or a full - time position right here . this is my home -- jabot -- you know ? phyllis : should i be worried ? neil : you should be looking over your shoulder . i 'll get there soon , you know , but i got a ways to go before i work in anything other than an advisory capacity , because right now all i 'm working on is , you know , not bumping into things and bruising myself . phyllis : darlin ' , you 're not the only one . neil : really ? the great phyllis newman ? i did n't know you were n't bulletproof or bruiseproof . phyllis : well , you know what ? maybe i 'm not as tough as i thought i was . neil : oh , come on . that 's a hell of an admission for you to make . you know what i think ? here 's some advice . you should strengthen yourself a little bit -- toughen up , you know ? you were in a coma for -- what was it , a year ? phyllis : yes , which means i can not waste any more time . i got a second chance , neil . i want to make the most of it . neil : somebody just echoed those exact words to me recently , and you know this person . actually , they 're a good friend of yours . phyllis : really ? i do n't have many of those . i bet it was malcolm . neil : yeah , malcolm . yeah , malcolm . he heard about my accident , and he stopped in to see me as he was going from somewhere to somewhere . you know him . phyllis : yeah . how is my old buddy doing ? neil : mr . smooth and charming is doing great . a successful career -- he 's having a good life . but , you know , the most important thing is we sat down and we discussed some of my issues . he helped me face my blindness . phyllis : that sounds like malcolm . i 'm glad he came by to see you . and , you know , neil , facing your blindness does n't mean letting it defeat you . hilary : i did n't realize you two were seeing each other -- i mean , for real . devon : oh , we did n't plan this . gwen : we just both happened to show up here . it 's like we 're on the same wavelength . hilary : oh , terrific ! devon : yeah . gwen : i 'm not surprised , though . i could tell we clicked on our first date . hilary : well , that was n't really a first date . gwen : it seemed like it . did n't it , devon ? devon : well , yeah . i think everything worked out the way we hoped . i know that lily and neil believe that you 're my girlfriend , so ... gwen : ironic , is n't it -- how i pretended to be `` the one `` and now we 're here on a real date ? who knows ? hilary : well , this is n't a real date , either . and besides , devon is still not ready to settle down . gwen : i did n't realize how involved you were in your stepson 's life . hilary : well , i do n't really see devon as my stepson . devon : hey , how 'bout i get another round for everyone ? be right back . hilary : listen , gwen , you know , devon really appreciates you pretending to be his girlfriend , but you do n't -- you do n't have to keep up the charade . you know , you can stop now . gwen : this is n't pretending . hilary : [ chuckles ] ashley : yeah , just shut up and drink it . stitch : all right . ashley : [ sighs ] and you know what ? the next time you decide you 're gon na be a stalker , maybe you should ease up on the tequila just a little bit -- make sure that what you 're looking at through the window is really the reunion of a happy family and not just two divorced people that are sharing custody of their child . stitch : you think i 'm a real idiot , do n't you ? ashley : for getting drunk the night before a meeting that could make or break a product that i 've staked my entire career on ? yeah , i do think you 're an idiot , actually . tobias . tobias : i ... did n't expect anyone to , uh , be here this late . ashley : yeah . i 'm kind of surprised to see you . tobias : i forgot my tablet . ashley : okay . this is dr . russell . he 's heading up the , uh -- the product , the fragrance product . he 's my chemist . tobias : it 's nice to meet you , dr . russell . stitch : boom . call me `` stitch , `` toby . tobias : you can call me `` tobias . `` ashley : tobias has been transferred over from research . he 's helping us out in the lab for a while . stitch : well , welcome aboard , matey . ashley : you 'll have to excuse dr . russell . we 've been working overtime , prepping for an important meeting tomorrow . tobias : well , i wo n't keep you . i just need to , uh , grab this . ashley : hey , tobias , stop . i know what 's going on . i know the real reason why you 're here tonight . victor : you 're absolutely right , my darling . we owe it to our granddaughter to let bygones be bygones and embrace the christmas spirit . jack : i agree . victor : in that case , just take the damn tree , jack . jack : i do n't want the tree . besides , you 've already probably bugged it . nikki : [ sighs ] my god . i think you both missed your naps today . for heaven 's sake ! jack : i wish you and your family nothing but the best for the holiday season . enjoy your tree . amy , got anything bigger than this ? amy : we have some 12-footers over there . jack : perfect . let 's look at 'em . victor : well , i tried . nikki : yes , i suppose . now i have to get back to victoria 's . i promised her i 'd help her with the baby . i did n't think you would mind . victor : no , baby ! of course i do n't mind . you go ahead . i have some business to take care of . nikki : no more fighting . no more fighting , victor . victor : all right . all right . nikki : promise me . victor : at least until after new year 's . nikki : make it thanksgiving -- you have a deal . victor : okay . that 's it . right . all right . um ... christmas trees are going fast around here . it 's the , uh , lot in the park . why do n't you mosey on over here , okay ? lily : kelly , wait . just wait . kelly : no , i 've made up my mind , lily . lily : no , stop it . stop . you are not a quitter . you always fight back , so fight back now and do n't let phyllis win . kelly : she already has ! lily : no , she has n't . jack is just trying to recapture something that does n't really exist . he always ends up seeing her for who she really is , and he will this time , too . and he 's gon na realize that his future is with you . kelly : so , what -- i 'm the anti - phyllis ? [ both chuckle ] lily : you know what ? it 's not a bad thing , okay ? kelly : [ chuckles ] lily : please . just tell me you 'll stay , please . kelly : i 'll stay . lily : good . but still , take the night off . just -- i do n't know -- go get a christmas tree or something , you know ? it 's the season of hope . just do n't give up on yours . kelly : i 'll try . lily : jack is gon na realize the past is just that . kelly : i hope so . thanks . lily : yeah . adam : what the hell are you doing here ? sage : you made a deal with constance . i am supposed to come to town with you . adam : well , maybe i said that , but there 's no way in hell i meant it . i do n't need you chaperoning , watching my every move . sage : you think i want to be doing this right now ? adam : well , i 've given up trying to figure out what it is that you want , other than to make my life miserable . sage : you should n't be here . you 're not strong enough . you missed your medication today . adam : you 're right . i did miss my medication . let 's remedy that . bartender , can i get a scotch , please ? you know what ? make it a double , actually . thank you . perfect . just what the doctor ordered . sage : i am taking you home right now . billy : hey , tony , can you send a scotch over to my table ? yeah . uh , actually , make it a double , like that one . billy : hey , you . chelsea : hi . neil : you know , phyllis , there 's really no need to worry about me giving up . i 'm actually in conference with a doctor right now -- this excellent doctor -- who 's come up with this cutting - edge technique i 'm excited about because it could help me maybe restore my eyesight . nothing short of a miracle , huh ? phyllis : well , you know i 'm the poster child for miracles . neil : hey , um , any chance that you might share that poster with me ? phyllis : i will happily step aside for you . neil : thanks , phyllis . jack : hi , you two ! how 's it going ? neil : look who it is ! it 's jack abbott ! uh , i think we 're finished here , right ? phyllis : yes . neil has agreed to ease me into my new position as head of fashion in exchange that i 'm nice to your brother . neil : like that ? jack : wow . you drive a hard bargain ! so , since you two are finished , how 'bout we go for a walk in the park ? it is a gorgeous night . the sky is full of stars . neil : oh , jack , i did n't know you cared . jack : you 're welcome to join us . neil : oh , thanks , but stargazing is n't exactly at the top of my list , so ... phyllis : hey , i 'll hold your hand , describe the constellations to you . i can do that . neil : thank you , phyllis . that 's very sweet of you . jack , you 've got a good lady here . i - i 'm hoping that one day soon i 'll be able to look up in the night sky and see those stars for myself and all the beautiful people in my life . hilary : like i said , devon and i -- we are both grateful to you [ chuckles ] for pretending to be his girlfriend , but , um , you really -- you do n't have to anymore , okay ? gwen : i 'm trying to tell you i want to pursue something with devon . i mean , why not ? he does n't have a girlfriend . hilary : yeah , well , there 's a reason for that . gwen : oh ? hilary : devon -- he 's -- he 's very picky about the girls that he goes out with . gwen : are you sure it 's devon who 's picky and not you ? hilary : me ? why would you say that ? gwen : i just get the feeling ... that you do n't think anyone 's good enough for him . hilary : yeah . i guess i can be a little protective . but it 's no secret that devon has more money than fort knox , and it has brought him his fair share of gold diggers . gwen : and you think i 'm one of them ? hilary : no . no . i 'm not -- i 'm not saying that . i 'm just -- [ sighs ] i 'm just saying that devon -- he 's so much more than his bank account . he 's sweet and he 's sensitive and he goes out of his way to help people that he cares about and -- [ sighs ] gwen : wow . the more you talk about him , the more interested i am in getting to know him . devon : hey . did i miss something ? tobias : ashley , i told you i came back to get my tablet . ashley : your tablet . i know . tobias : yes . ashley : that 's why the reason why you 're here concerns me . tobias : the reason ? ashley : yeah . you 're trying to put in a lot of extra hours to impress me , and i think there 's something you need to know about this job . it 's not the time you put it . it 's actually the result of the effort you put in . does that make sense ? tobias : absolutely . i 'll see you in the morning -- regular time . ashley : okay . see you then . tobias : okay . ashley : [ sighs ] okay . now where were we ? oh , no , no , no , no , no . no , no , no , no . stitch : ahh . ashley : no , no . you 're not asleep . no , no . you have to get completely sober or you 're gon na be too hung over for this meeting , and this meeting is too important . come on . wake up . drink some more coffee . stitch : oh , please , please . no more coffee , please . ashley : come on . stitch : come on . no . ashley : no more coffee ? stitch : no , please . ashley : okay . stitch : [ sighs ] ashley : well , then you leave me no choice . take your clothes off . stitch : huh ? billy : to us . sage : we should go right now . adam : i 'm not going anywhere . chelsea : if we keep this up , you know , we might get arrested . billy : you 've never shied away from breaking the law . chelsea : well , neither have you , but maybe it 's time we started acting like responsible adults . billy : mm . do we have to ? chelsea : just as least till we get home . billy : what about connor ? chelsea : connor is with my mom tonight . billy : well , then , what are we doing here ? [ both laugh ] chelsea : all right . i never thought that i could be this happy . billy : life is good . chelsea : it 's better than it 's ever been . billy : let 's go home . chelsea : yeah . neil : i 'm glad you called . lily : i needed a break from work . how are you doing ? neil : i 'm -- i 'm great . i am . i just met with phyllis . um , she 's taking my old job . lily : dad , i 'm -- i 'm really sorry . that must have been hard for you . neil : no , no . it 's okay . i mean , it was n't easy -- that 's for sure -- but it is what it is . hey , why do n't we , uh -- why do n't we go take a table ? lily : yeah , sure . you want to sit at the bar or -- neil : no , not the bar . lily : oh , wait ! hey ! neil : `` hey , `` what ? lily : look who 's here ! devon : hey . what are you guys doing here ? neil : devon ? lily : yeah . hilary : um , neil . hey . i thought you had a meeting with phyllis . neil : no , i did have a meeting with phyllis . we finished that meeting . uh , and , hilary , what -- come here . hilary : [ chuckles ] neil : [ smooches ] what are you doing here ? hilary : um , i just -- i came to relax and grab a drink , and i ran in to devon and his new friend gwen . neil : oh . hi , gwen . gwen : hi , neil . nice to see you again . hilary : yeah . we were just getting to know each other better . neil : so , uh , do you have room for two at your table , or ... ? lily : devon ? devon : yeah . do you mind ? gwen : not at all . i like your family . they 're just as nice as you . billy : is it giving you any ideas ? chelsea : the tree ? billy : yeah . it 's naked . chelsea : [ chuckles ] is that all you ever think about ? billy : what can i say ? my appetite for you is insatiable . chelsea : uh , speaking of food ... billy : i was n't . chelsea : well , i am . okay . do n't laugh , but i was thinking tomorrow while you and connor are unpacking the decorations and the lights for the tree , i 'm gon na be baking . billy : really ? chelsea : yeah ! you know what they say -- if you can read a recipe , you can cook . billy : well , just because you can read a recipe does n't mean you have to cook . it 's not an obligation . chelsea : maybe it is a little corny . but i do n't know . i was thinking about homemade cookies and egg nog and decorating the tree , maybe singing christmas carols . billy : it is definitely not too corny . in fact , it 's just the kind of thing that 's been missing from my life -- a family christmas . chelsea : it 's karma , you know . you 're feeling happiness right now because you gave someone happiness , like that family you gave our other tree to . billy : well , i was glad to brighten somebody else 's christmas . chelsea : who 'd you give it to , anyway ? anybody i know ? billy : yeah . uh , i gave the tree to victoria . nikki : well , little katie is asleep like the angel that she is , and johnny has informed me that he is not tired and he wants to read books by himself . victoria : hmm . great . thanks , mom . nikki : oh , it is a beautiful tree . i 'm surprised you found time to go out and get one . victoria : no , i did n't . billy brought it . nikki : oh . that was nice . victoria : well , yeah . you know , it 's katherine 's first christmas , so he wanted to make sure that we had one for her . he even stayed to help me decorate it . nikki : did he ? victoria : why are you saying it like that ? nikki : like what ? victoria : i do n't know -- like that it was more than billy just thinking of his new daughter . nikki : was it ? victoria : mom [ sighs ] it 's been a year since we split up , and there 's been a lot of hurt and anger , so it 's just nice for one minute to share a little joy with our daughter , like a family . nikki : so , is that all it was -- just a minute ? victoria : i do n't know . i ca n't ask for more . nikki : why not ? victoria : i just ca n't . nikki : is billy gon na spend christmas with you and the kids ? victoria : i do n't know . i 'm sure he 'll come by and bring presents for the kids . but billy 's got his own tree , and i 'm sure he has his own holiday plans with chelsea and connor . nikki : what about you , sweetheart ? what are your plans ? victoria : [ sighs ] ashley : pants , too . stitch : [ sighs ] come on . will you just take it easy ? why ca n't i just sleep this off ? ashley : no ! and have you miss this meeting ? it 's too important to me to have you blow it over a broken heart . stitch : you are cold - blooded . ashley : no , i 'm not . i 'm just practical . somebody has to be . now , are you gon na give me your pants or not ? stitch : mmm ... not . ashley : okay . fine . stitch : ohh ! ohh ! okay . that is -- that is freezing . ashley : it 's okay . it 's gon na warm up . i promise . stitch : yeah ? ashley : yeah . stitch : yeah , you 're right . ashley : aah ! oh , no ! no ! stitch : it 's getting warmer already . amy : it 'll be delivered to your house tonight , mr. abbott . jack : thank you , amy . oh , and i 'm sorry about that little run - in with mr. newman earlier . amy : do n't worry . phyllis : you and victor still going at it ? some things never change . jack : victor will never change . so , i do n't want to talk about victor . what do you think ? phyllis : wow . jack : `` wow , `` too tall , too short , too green , too -- phyllis : too green ? jack : i do n't know . maybe you want some of that white stuff on it . phyllis : it 's perfect . jack : what ? phyllis : yeah . i mean , i 'm sure i can find something wrong with it if i stare at it long enough . jack : no , no , no . i like `` perfect . `` i like that -- just a little unexpected . phyllis : do n't you get too used to a kinder , gentler me . i 'm sure it 'll only last for the holidays . but you 're right -- the whole world looks good to me today . jack : you 're right . the whole world does look good . phyllis : you getting mushy ? jack : no . i 'm gon na do this . ready to go home ? phyllis : yeah . i 'm ready . amy : oh , i 'm so sorry . that one 's taken . kelly : [ chuckles softly ] i know . billy : are you upset that i gave the tree to victoria ? it 's katie 's first christmas , and i just wanted to celebrate that . chelsea : you -- you should . she 's a huge part of your life . i 'm glad you gave her her first tree . billy : victoria gave me something , too . um ... ... dee dee made it . chelsea : mm . it 's beautiful , billy . i 'm sure this must mean a lot to you . billy : it 's like having a little piece of her with me . victoria and i put that on our tree last year , and i was hoping that we could -- chelsea : yeah , of course . we 'll put it on our tree , this year and -- and every year . billy : thank you for understanding and for helping me pick up the pieces of my screwed - up life . chelsea : funny . i thought they were the pieces of my screwed - up life . i guess we were both a mess . billy : not anymore . sage : what 's wrong now ? oh , come on . we got a big one back at our house , cut from our own property . it 's nicer than any of these trees . adam : the size of the tree does n't matter . to me , it 's who you share it with that matters . sage : all right , look -- you 're gon na get what you want . you just have to be patient , okay ? come on . let 's get out of here . i 'm freezing . victor : you 're late . tobias : had an unexpected run - in with my boss . victor : uh - huh . she did n't suspect anything , did she ? tobias : no -- just the opposite . ashley thinks i 'm completely dedicated to my work . she has no clue i 'm working for you . victor : all right . keep it that way . did you find out anything ? tobias : not yet -- just invoices from france . victor : you know the arrangement . tobias : you want details about the top - secret product that ashley 's working on by new year 's eve . victor : do n't let me down , son . victoria : i am gon na spend christmas with the kids , and reed is planning to come sometime during the holiday . nikki : good ! then we 'll expect to see all of you out at the ranch for a big newman celebration . victoria : mom , as long as we have you and dad , the kids and i are gon na be okay . nikki : you know that we are always there for all of you . but just try not to close yourself off finding love . victoria : [ chuckles ] i wo n't . nikki : okay . i 'm just gon na tiptoe up and see the baby again . i just ca n't stop looking at her ! victoria : thanks , mom . okay . victoria : hey . ben , it 's me . i got your message . um , i guess we just keep missing each other , but i really want to talk to you . i have something to tell you . ashley : what are you doing ? stitch : you said you wanted to help sober me up , did n't you ? ashley : this is n't exactly what i had in mind . stitch : me , neither , but it 's working . [ next_on ] summer : mom , you know how much you mean to me . phyllis : really ? then is that the reason you gave up on me ? kevin : i am tired of watching you lie to lauren , so you can tell her or i will . jack : i 'm sorry , stitch . you 're fired . both : no ! | lily advises kelly not to quit her job and be patient with jack , because he will soon realize that phyllis is his past and she is his future . kelly tries not to give up hope about her relationship with jack , but then she sees phyllis and jack talking about spending christmas together and how special christmas will be for them this year . hilary gets jealous when she learns that gwen really wants to pursue a relationship with devon . neil confides in phyllis that there may be a treatment that could restore his sight . |
billy : go ahead , jack . do it . hit me . it 's not gon na change the truth . jack : what truth , billy , that your obsessive need for revenge has hurt our entire family -- that truth ? billy : no , jack . that you let victor walk all over you and me and everybody else that you claim to give a damn about , including phyllis . phyllis : stop right now ! stop it ! jack : what , are you gon na protect him now ? phyllis : billy 's right . you let victor get away with despicable behavior . chelsea : sometimes i forget how you and i met . sage : oh . well , that would be when i was pretending to be mrs. gabriel bingham . chelsea : oh , yeah -- one lie of many . sage : well , it was n't just adam 's lie . i was a co - conspirator . chelsea : well , i mean , you did a lot to help him . it was n't just acting . so , something must have made you want to go out of your way for him . sage : well , uh , he looked like my best friend . that helped . [ chuckles ] i do n't know . you know adam . he 's charming and confident , intelligent , and underneath all of that , he 's incredibly vulnerable . you know , he 's -- he 's a hard guy to resist . chelsea : you fell in love with him , did n't you ? sage : yeah . yeah , i - i did . adam : you fell in love with me ? kevin : yes . yes . yes ! mariah : sounds like this life - changing idea that your swiss girl with the dragon tattoo has is really rocking your world . kevin : i 'm not telling you what it is . mariah : fine ! but do n't call me when you need to be bailed out of trouble or jail . kevin : i 'm not doing anything illegal . i 'm just breaking new ground -- `` wow , i never thought in a million years this would happen in my lifetime `` new ground . it 's unbelievable , unfathomable , un -- mariah : i get it . you 're excited . kevin : i ca n't remember the last time i was this excited . mariah : and all over some yodel - hacking girl you met in the alps . kevin : she happens to be a computer genius who has a huge idea . she does n't even know how huge it is or how much money she stands to make off of it . mariah : but you do ? luca : i 'm starving . do you want to go out , or should i order room service ? marisa : i 'm not hungry . luca : well , we need food . marisa : i do n't want to eat , luca . i want to see my daughter . take me to see ava . luca : well , we ca n't go yet . marisa : why not ? luca : i have a private investigator trying to locate her , and as soon as he finds her -- marisa : as soon as he -- you said you knew where she was . luca : yes . well -- marisa : was that just a ploy to get me to come to spain with you ? nick : whoa ! easy on the glassware , bud . noah : i 'm sorry . nick : you want to talk about it ? noah : uh , talk about what ? nick : your fight with marisa . noah : good guess . nick : well , you slamming the glasses around -- it 's a good first clue . noah : [ sighs ] no , i do n't want to talk about marisa . what about you and sage ? you guys okay ? i mean , she is supposed to be here and she 's not , and you 're not supposed to be here and you are , so that was my first clue . nick : good guess , but let 's talk about you first . what 's going on with you and marisa ? noah : well , marisa told me that she 's gon na rush off with luca to go find their daughter , and , um , i lost it and i said some pretty harsh things . nick : well , things have been pretty stressful between you two lately . noah : yeah . yeah . they have . but it does n't give me the excuse to act like an ass . i need to make this right . nick : how are you gon na do that ? noah : i do n't know . i need to find her , and i need to convince her to come back and be with me and to leave luca and never look back . nick : that 'd be a big mistake , and you 'll always regret it . noah : a mistake ? r - really ? you -- you think that i should just let the woman that i love go ? of all people , i thought that you 'd understand that . nick : hey , hey , hey . i understand more than you think . jack : wow ! that sure says it , does n't it ? phyllis : look , i did n't -- beating up billy is not gon na help a thing . billy : i do n't need you to come to my rescue , phyllis . phyllis : shut up , billy ! i should n't have lied to you . neither of us should have . but victor was making fools of us . he thinks he can toy with our lives without consequence . he deserved to be punished . jack : and you did n't think i was ever gon na do that . is that what you 're saying ? i have fought victor newman for decades . you know what i 've learned ? getting down in the gutter with victor is a losing proposition . phyllis : i disagree . jack : all it does is perpetuate the endless cycle of revenge our families have been locked in for years now . i would like that to end . i 'd like to take the high road and negotiate some peace between the abbotts and the newmans . billy : is that what you were doing , jack , when you decided not to tell me that adam was still alive ? you were taking the high road ? because guess what . this latest round of revenge and paybacks -- that 's where it came from , jack -- you lying to me . you , you ingrate -- keep you out of jail ! billy : you still do n't get it , do you ? ! you covered for that dirtbag . you appeased him the same way you 're appeasing victor right now , and look what it got you , jack . it got you a war anyway , because adam launched paragon . it nearly destroyed both our families ! jack : and you thought relaunching it was the solution . billy : well , it 's better than what you did ... jack : oh , come on . billy : ... nothing . phyllis : okay . please stop this . okay . we ca n't do this . we do n't have time to dwell on this . there is a new threat we need to deal with . jack : what are you talking about ? phyllis : victor 's suing jabot . he wants payback for everything he 's lost . marisa : you see this ? this little girl is the only reason i got on a plane with you to fly halfway around the world . luca : i 'm here for our daughter , too . marisa : if you know where she is , you 'd better tell me right here . luca : she 's here in majorca . marisa : where ? ! luca : money must change hands before i have an exact location . marisa : you liar ! you used our daughter to get me to go away with you ! luca : no . no . i would n't do that to you . i swear , marisa . marisa : [ sighs ] if you 're lying to me ... i - i do n't think i can take it . luca : i give you my word . you 'll be reunited with your daughter , our little girl , very soon . marisa : [ sighs ] i ca n't believe it 's -- it 's finally gon na happen after all these years . i ... get to meet my baby . i would n't let myself believe it , that i would get to see her , talk to her , hold her in my arms . luca : have you thought about what you 're gon na do next ? do you want to go back to genoa city ? marisa : [ sighs ] i do n't know . there 's not much left for me there . luca : well , you could stay here . marisa : i do n't know what the future holds , luca . i just -- i want to be a good mother to my daughter . luca : i want to be a part of ava 's life , too . we could ... raise her together , maybe here in spain . marisa : i , uh ... need some air . luca : marisa , wait . i 've upset you . marisa : when we left genoa city , you told me you loved me . luca : i meant it . marisa : and you said that you would prove it by helping me find my daughter -- no strings attached . did you mean that , too ? nick : i 'm not saying you should give up on marisa . noah : well , it kind of sounds like that . nick : things have obviously gotten complicated . noah : well , you know what they say -- `` three 's a crowd . `` nick : it 's not just you , luca , and marisa anymore . there 's a little girl involved . noah : yeah , but , you see , that does n't change a thing for me . nick : maybe it does for marisa . i mean , you said she and luca went to find their daughter . who knows what that means ? noah : is this you telling me to not give up on marisa ? i - i -- nick : i 'm just saying you need to give her the time she needs to figure things out on her own . she 'll come back when she 's ready . i know it 's not easy , but it 's what i 'm doing with sage . noah : how is sage right now ? i mean , i heard that she had a hard time at sully 's christening . nick : yeah . uh ... yeah . she 's -- she stayed with adam and chelsea last night . noah : what ? nick : yeah . i think she 's gon na stay with them for a while . noah : no , dad . i 'm sorry , man . nick : yeah . it 's killing me . i saw her earlier . it did not go well . noah : so , you just ... gave up ? nick : i 'm giving her the space she needs . i 've been told that is the best thing i can do for her . noah : okay . well , i do n't know who the hell told you that , but i completely disagree . dad , giving sage space right now -- that 's the worst possible thing you could be doing . sage : no , i - i did n't love you . adam : that 's what you said . sage : i know that 's what i said . that 's not what i meant . adam : why do n't you say what you mean ? sage : i never loved adam newman . i loved the man you were pretending to be . chelsea : gabriel bingham . sage : yes . gabe is the only man i 've ever loved , besides from nick , of course . chelsea : of course . sage : you have to believe me . kevin : if i can pitch this new technology to the newmans and the abbotts , they will pay a fortune to get their hands on it , and when i broker the deal -- mariah : you 'll make a fraction of what you 'd make if you stole it from her . kevin : i ca n't do that . mariah : why , because you 'd never do something so underhanded ? kevin : no , i would n't -- not to her . mariah : not to this girl ? kevin , do you want to get into her lederhosen ? kevin : you make it sound like i 'm some creepy , lecherous old man trying to take advantage of this young , beautiful girl . mariah : wow . you did n't mention that she was young or beautiful . kevin : that 's because it 's irrelevant . i 'm only interested in her computer skills . mariah : yeah , right . i bet you want to get a hand on her skills . kevin : this idea right now -- it 's just a concept . it only exists in her head , so i could n't reproduce it even if i wanted to , which i do n't . mariah : you have n't even told me what `` it `` is . kevin : i know , because i 'm not going to . mariah : okay . give me a hint . kevin : no . mariah : is it a time machine ? kevin : nope . mariah : a teleportation device ? kevin : no . mariah : is it a human `` mute `` button ? you know , it would kind of be like a remote control but for humans , and then if they 're talking too much or annoying you , you can turn it down to get them to shut up ? kevin : it 's not that , although that is so appealing to me right now . mariah : are you seriously not gon na tell me what this is ? ! kevin : i 'm not because i ca n't trust anyone with this . mariah : not even me ? kevin : [ sighs ] luca : what did you find out ? i followed the girl for a week . she has the same routine every day . after school , she goes to santa lucia park with her mother for about an hour and then home . luca : so , she 's probably there now . it would be very easy for me to grab her . luca : no . we do this the way i said . noah : i 'm sorry . i should n't be telling you how to deal with your grief . i 've never lost a child . i do n't know how that feels . nick : yeah , i 've been down this road before . noah : yeah , i know . and i know what it did to you and mom when cassie died . nick : that 's what happens when someone 's life blows up . you just try and hang on to a piece of the wreckage and hope you survive , and that 's what i 'm doing . i 'm trying to stay afloat . noah : and trying to keep sage from drowning , and i know that that must be a - a heavy burden to bear , and i know that you think what you 're doing is right . well , i - i just ca n't do the same thing with marisa . i ca n't . i ca n't just sit back , wait for her to come around , act like i do n't care , like she does n't mean anything to me . nick : that 's not what i 'm doing . noah : i know that that may not be your intention ... but keeping your distance -- giving her time and space -- it can come off that way , like you do n't care . nick : what if that 's what she needs ? noah : i 'll bet you that mom wishes she 'd fought harder to reach you . nick : it 's different . noah : yeah , you 're right -- it 's different , because the roles are reversed this time . you make sage feel , so she 's pushing you away . nick : son , i ca n't force sage to come home , just like you ca n't do with marisa . noah : no . no , we ca n't . but marisa means everything to me , so i 'm gon na fight for her . i 'm gon na fight for her . and i think you should do the same thing with sage . sage : adam , every single time i laid in to you , it was because i was upset that you were n't gabriel . chelsea : that -- that must have been a very difficult time for you . sage : chelsea , i 'm so sorry if i just made you feel uncomfortable . that 's the last thing i 'd want . you 've been so kind and generous to me . chelsea : no . you did n't make us uncomfortable , sage . sage : i think i 'm gon na be a complication , being here . you just got your family together , and now i 'm here . adam : well , look -- i mean , it 's a couple of nights in the guest room . it 's no big deal . sage : i do n't want to wear out my welcome , and , to be honest , i left nick because i needed some time alone . adam : right . okay . well , you know , i mean , in that case , um ... our place across the hall -- our old place -- is vacant . why do n't you stay there ? sage : do you think i could stay there for a while ? adam : i know the real - estate agent . she 's a good friend of mine . i 'll speak to her . we 'll set up a lease . you stay as long as you want . sage : you sure ? adam : yeah , positive . sounds perfect . sage : okay . all right . i 'm gon na take you up on that offer . jack : he also wants to be compensated for this latest round of losses -- the money he lost when billy relaunched paragon ? phyllis : correct . jack : i told you this is what could happen . billy : oh , good . here it comes -- another lecture on what a screw - up i am . jack : you did screw up , billy ! billy : i stood up to victor ! jack : yeah , and now we 're facing a billion - dollar lawsuit that could bury our company . billy : bring it on . i 'm not afraid of lurch . jack : when is this gon na stop , billy ? when ? billy : when i crush that self - righteous bastard . jack : what if he crushes you first ? and not just you -- me , ashley , everything our father built . billy : that 's not gon na happen . jack : what , are you dumb or just naive ? phyllis : jack . billy : oh , that 's great . jack : you do n't get it , do you -- either of you ? this man just lost his shirt . you thought he was dangerous before ? you watch now . this time it could cost us our father 's company , all because of your insatiable need for revenge , without considering the consequences , not just for you -- for all of us . great job . dad would have been real proud of you , little brother . billy : well , he 'd be a hell of a lot more proud of me for standing up for the family name than he would have you for being such a coward . phyllis : jack . kevin : hey , hey , hey . i did n't say i do n't trust you . mariah : fine ! then tell me what the next big thing is you and heidi are working on . kevin : you know what sounds good right about now ? a peppermint latte . ' tis the season , ho ho ho , and all that -- my treat . mariah : whoa , whoa , whoa . slow down , big spender . you have n't made a dime yet . kevin : actually , i have . chasing paragon has been a very lucrative side job -- two side jobs , actually . i 'm collecting paychecks from the newmans and the abbotts . noah : do n't forget about me . i , uh , also paid you to help me find marisa 's daughter . mariah : wow ! look at that ! you can treat everybody . i 'm gon na get extra sour cream on my burrito . kevin : sure . i 'm in the mood to celebrate . noah : well , i hate to kill the mood , but i am not . mariah : what 's wrong ? noah : kevin ... i paid you to do a job , and you did n't do it . now marisa 's run off with luca to go find their daughter . kevin : dude , i 'm sorry . noah : yeah . you look real sorry . mariah : noah ! noah : i 'm losing my mind , worrying about marisa , wishing like hell that i could help her find ava . i paid you to do a job , kevin . you did n't do it , mr. big shot . kevin : hey , i 've been working my ass off , trying to make sure that paragon does n't decimate jabot and newman . noah : good job ! you failed , kevin , just like you failed at helping me find marisa 's daughter . phyllis : jack is not a coward . billy : you know what ? the jack i know never would have backed down to victor newman . jack : yeah . how did going head - to - head with him work for you , billy ? billy : well , at least i did something . jack : yeah , you reignited a war between the two families and accepted no responsibility for any of it . billy : i stood up for the abbott name , and i 'm not going to apologize for that . jack : no , of course you 're not . phyllis : we need to discuss a strategy here . billy : phyllis , there 's nothing to discuss . you think it 's my fault ? fire me . i 'll go after victor myself . jack : he 's suing all of us , billy . billy : yes , but it 's me that he wants to see suffer . so i separate from the pack , he comes after me , leaves the rest of you alone . phyllis : we would n't do that to you , billy . billy : no , no . no , it 's okay . jack 's right . i 'm to blame for this situation , so why should the rest of you have to deal with it ? phyllis : because we all want to see victor suffer . right , jack ? jack : yes . but there 's a better answer than the way you two have been going at it . billy : oh , yes . of course there is . jack : you made this mess , billy . stay out of my way while i clean it up . chelsea : sage go out ? adam : uh , yeah . she said she had something to take care of and she would n't be back till tonight . chelsea : oh . adam : yeah . chelsea : well , that was nice of you to suggest she move in next door . adam : nice because it 's the right thing to do or nice meaning she wo n't be here anymore ? chelsea : no , nice that you care about her . it says a lot about your relationship . adam : friendship . sweetheart , our relationship is a friendship . you know that . chelsea : yeah , i know , and you 're doing what any decent friend would do , you know -- you 're there for her when she needs you , and you 're giving her a shoulder to lean on . adam : right . let me ask you a question . um ... are you jealous ? chelsea : stop it . no , i 'm not jealous . adam : really ? okay . then where are you going with this ? chelsea : no , i just -- sometimes it seems like there 's , like , something more going on between you and sage that you 're not saying . adam : like what ? what do you mean ? chelsea : well , you said you only slept with her once , right ? adam : that 's the truth . yeah . chelsea : she says she 's not in love with you , i know you 're not in love with her , so ... what is it , adam ? what is it you 're not telling me ? nick : th - that 's , uh -- that 's me . sage : i - i - i see that . nick : well , i 'm glad you 're here . i 'd much rather see you in person . sage : you may not feel that way after i tell you what i have to say . nick : that sounds ominous . sage : i 'm gon na move back in to my old apartment . nick : the place across from adam 's ? sage : yeah . he set it up . i 'm gon na stop by the house a little later and get my things . nick : your things ? how long are you planning to stay away ? sage : i 'm not sure . nick : why are you doing this ? sage : i do n't know . i - i just need to be on my own -- figure things out . nick : you know , if that were true , i would n't mind . but you keep turning to adam . why , sage ? why can you share your grief with him and not me ? sage : i 'm not trying to shut you out , nick . nick : well , that 's exactly what you 're doing . i 've tried to reach out to you , but you do n't want my help . you 'd rather talk to adam , which i find extremely confusing , considering the way he 's treated you . sage : adam and chelsea understand that i need time . i thought you understood that , nick . nick : i 'm not trying to pressure you . i want you to grieve in your own way , even if that means pushing me away , but i 'm starting to think i 'm going about this wrong , because all this distance is just driving us further apart . we need to be together right now . at least that 's what i want . i want to hold you . i want you to understand that i 'm hurting as much as you are . sage : nick , i -- nick : so , i need to say this . christian is gone . he 's gone , but we lost him together . i 've tried talking to ministers and therapists and family and friends . i do n't want to talk to them . i want to talk to you . please talk to me . kevin : noah , there are billions of people in the world . it 's a process . you ca n't expect me to find one kid when all you give me to go off of is her name . noah : you 're a smart guy , kevin . you know it . i know it . you 're always telling everybody how you can figure anything out . kevin : i 'm an expert in technology and deductive reasoning . i 'm not a magician . noah : that 's too bad that you could n't use your talents to help save an innocent girl from a destitute life . i guess it 's not as exciting or financially rewarding as corporate espionage . kevin : that 's not cool . noah : it 's a process , only i thought that you made marisa 's daughter a priority . mariah : okay . arguing is not gon na help find the kid . now , you said that marisa left with luca , right ? noah : he said he was gon na take her to find ava . mariah : okay . well , find out where they went . and he needs more information , like a birthdate or something . noah : she 's 5 years old . mariah : okay , that 's not a birthdate , so you need to call marisa and find out . noah : well , that might be a little difficult at the moment because she 's not really speaking to me . mariah : what did you do ? noah : i may have implied something about the methods that she used to convince luca . mariah : i do n't know why i 'm trying to help you when you ca n't even help yourself ! luca : heavens , marisa . where are you ? marisa : [ gasps softly ] ava . adam : okay . thank you very much . i 'll let sage know . that was easy . apartment 's all set . chelsea : great . adam : yeah . chelsea : uh , you know , we never got to finish our conversation about her . adam : right . um ... the truth is , i feel bad about the way i treated her . sage was the one that helped me find my way back to you and connor . without her , i do n't think i would have been able to do it . she sacrificed everything , and all i did was think about myself and what i wanted . i never once stopped to ask her what she wanted or what she was thinking about , so ... i feel bad . chelsea : you both have come a long way since then . adam : i still feel like i owe her ... something . [ doorbell rings ] adam : i 'll get that . jack : chelsea . chelsea : hi . adam : did you want to come in ? jack : you 've been saying you owe me . i 'm here to collect . noah : you think that it 's okay to coerce a woman to come back to you with her child ? luca : back off . noah : get out of here . i want you to leave -- now . luca : not without my wife . noah : your wife does n't want you anymore , luca ! luca : it 's her decision . marisa : luca 's right . it 's my decision . noah understands what i need him to do . luca : i know it wo n't be easy . believe me -- i understand . but it 's time let marisa go . noah : if you hurt marisa ... i will find you . luca : i intend to love her . noah : do it . go for it . she will hate you every minute . luca : you heard my wife . she wants this . noah : she just wants her child back . luca : marisa and i had something very special . that kind of love never goes away . mariah : if you keep accusing marisa of sleeping with her ex , eventually , you 're gon na get your wish . noah : i know . i 'm an idiot . mariah : i did n't say that , but , yes , you are , unless you 're trying to push her away , in which case good job . noah : i 'm not , although that is what dad thinks that i should be doing . mariah : nick thinks that you should push her away ? noah : no . it 's just ... in his own way , that 's kind of what he 's been doing with sage . he thinks that if he gives her enough distance that she 'll just somehow suddenly come around . mariah : yeah . i bet i know who gave him that advice . noah : grandpa ? mariah : no , dr. anderson . she was in here earlier to drop off a gift for sully and then ended up staying to give dylan and nick unsolicited advice . noah : really ? advice that you do n't agree with ? mariah : no more than i agreed with isolating sharon from visitors . noah : i mean , you ca n't really argue with the results . mariah : maybe . noah : you really do n't trust her , do you ? mariah : no , i do n't . kevin : hey , guys , i found something . luca : what are you doing ? marisa : i overheard you talking to your private investigator . i came to find my daughter . luca : you ca n't just go up to her . marisa : i have waited long enough . luca : you may be her mother , marisa , but she does n't know you . if you approach like this , you 'll frighten her . marisa : no more stalling , luca . luca : no . we have to go through the proper channels -- do what 's best for our daughter . marisa : being with her mother is what is best for ava . marisa : hi . phyllis : sure that 's a good idea ? billy : no , probably not . phyllis : i 'm just thinking something other than a liquid breakfast might help you see things more clearly . billy : i see things just fine , phyllis , and it 's the same old story ... jack lecturing me about how he 's always cleaning up my messes , telling me i need to fix my life , acting like my father instead of my brother . phyllis : he 's just looking out for you , billy . billy : yeah , well , i do n't need him to , okay ? and i sure as hell do n't need him to try and protect me . adam : jack , you kept my secret because you were trying to protect billy . jack : which i did n't have to do . adam : that 's not my point . my point is you kept my identity a secret because you 're loyal to billy , not me , because at the end of the day , the only thing that matters is blood . jack : well , i 'll try to remember that the next time your father turns on you . adam : my father and i are fine . jack : oh , i 'm well aware of your new allegiance . i 'm also aware of your latest endeavor . adam : you know about the lawsuit ? jack : did you think i would n't know about that ? chelsea : uh , lawsuit ? what are you talking about ? jack : oh , yeah . victor is suing jabot -- more specifically , billy , but i 'm sure victor does n't mind bringing the rest of us down with him . chelsea : adam wo n't let that happen . jack : that 's why i 'm here . i want you to tell victor to drop this suit . chelsea : of course he will . adam : no . no , i 'm not gon na do that . jack , the lawsuit was my idea . kevin : i checked all the international flights leaving genoa city . marisa and luca flew to majorca . noah : spain ? kevin : mm - hmm . they checked in to a hotel a few hours ago . the area is really high - end . the hotel is five - star . noah : oh , that 's great . i do n't really care about their accommodations . kevin : you will when i tell you what else i found . mariah : so , tell us . kevin : there 's a school not far from where marisa and luca are staying , and at that school there is a 5-year - old girl named ava registered . mariah : nice work ! kevin : i told you it 's a process . noah : kevin , look -- i 'm really sorry about coming down on you so hard . kevin : you do n't sound sorry . noah : i 'm sorry . this is great . maybe luca 's telling the truth . maybe he 's taking marisa to find her daughter . kevin : yeah , well , look at what else i found out . noah : what the hell ? luca : marisa , we must go . marisa : i , um -- i , uh ... like your teddy bear . i bet he 's been with you since you were born . that 's why he looks so loved . is he your favorite ? ava : yes . my mommy gave him to me . marisa : [ crying ] ava : why are you crying ? sage : i 'm sorry you 're in so much pain , nick . i do n't know what to say . nick : say you 'll come home . sage : i - i need time . nick : i know what you said . but i can not stay away from you . sage : nick , please . nick : no . no more excuses . it 's not working for either one of us . i love you , and i know you still love me , too . sage : of course i still love you . nick : christian died . our love does n't have to die with him . i do n't want that . sage : i do n't want it , either . nick : i want my wife back . i want us together ... now . sage : [ sighs ] billy : i do n't need jack fighting my battles for me , especially with victor . i can hold my own with that ... rusty old suit of armor . phyllis : i have no doubt . billy : thank you . at least somebody has faith in me . phyllis : jack believes in you , billy . billy : then he should listen to me . he should save himself from the rest of the family and cut me loose and walk away . phyllis : you 're right . he should . jack : it was your idea to sue my family , after everything i did for you ? adam : jack , you 've always had my back . jack : and now you 're sticking a knife in mine ? ! adam : you 're my friend . jack : friends look out for each other ! adam : that 's what i 'm doing , jack . jack : by filing a lawsuit that could bankrupt my company ? adam : my father wanted way more than to just bankrupt jabot . he was out for blood -- specifically , abbott blood , more specifically , yours ! and he 'd secured the means to get it . jack : what does that mean ? adam : luca santori 's family made a major investment in newman enterprises . now , i have it on good authority that my father was gon na use that money to exact his revenge on the abbotts . jack : so , this was your compromise ? adam : i convinced my father to take up his disagreements with you in court . he loved the idea of having the law on his side , he loved the idea of jabot suffering major financial loss , and he loved the idea of jabot suffering public humiliation . jack : oh , i 'm sure he did . adam : let me tell you what he does n't know . i 've got a built - in exit strategy for you . chelsea : and what is that ? adam : all you got to do is cut billy loose . jack , you let him take the fall . [ next_on ] noah : luca has been lying to you . something about the story about ava -- it does n't add up . chelsea : do you really hate billy that much that you would actually try to turn his own brother against him ? ashley : $ 50 million to make this go away ? ! victor : you had a zero to that . | luca tells marisa that he does n't know exactly where ava is but he hired an investigator to find her . marisa gets angry and leaves . when she comes back she eavesdrops as the private investigator tells luca where he found ava . marisa sneaks off to this location and sees ava . luca arrives and urges marisa not to approach their daughter because she might be scared . marisa approaches her anyway and begins to cry . sage tells adam and chelsea that she did n't fall in love with adam newman , she fell in love with gabe bingham and adam looked like him . she says she does n't want to wear out her welcome and agrees to move in next door when adam offers . chelsea gets the sense there is more to sage and adam 's relationship than friendship . nick and noah give each other advice . nick thinks noah should give marisa time and noah thinks nick should not be away from sage at this time . later , sage arrives to tell nick she is moving out but nick says he needs to be with her and he thinks she needs him too . they kiss . noah finds kevin at the coffee house and complains that kevin has n't made finding ava a priority . on the computer , kevin finds out where luca and marisa flew to , that there is a school nearby with a student named ava but something is n't right . mariah tells noah that she does n't trust dr. anderson . jack and billy argue about the lawsuit against jabot that billy caused by relaunching the paragon project . jack tells billy to stay out of his way while he tries to clean up the mess billy caused . jack goes to adam to ask him to drop the lawsuit . adam says he wo n't do that but he has a way for jack to come out unscathed . jack has to let billy take the fall . |
jack : what the hell ? billy : that 's what i 'm saying , what the hell . where 's the frittata ? jack : get out of my house ! billy : oh , no , jack . our house , okay ? you do n't get to be the arbiter of who 's an abbott and who 's not . we all have the same father here . traci : can we just calm down ? jack : you do n't want to be a real part of this family . you 've already proven that . billy : no , see , dad did n't think you were any better than me , and he proved that by the way he dished out the inheritance . like a frittata . is it in the kitchen ? traci : okay , this is ridiculous . ashley , say something . ashley : stop it . jack : you are not welcome here ! ashley : jack , stop it ! billy : you think changing the locks is gon na keep me out ? ashley : that was an oversight . we can have you another key made just like that . billy : he knew exactly what he was doing . it goes directly against our father 's last wishes , because he left this place to me , too . it 's just as much my house as it is yours . traci : yes , honey . of course it is . jack : it was . until you walked out not looking back . billy : you want me to move back in ? legally i could go pick out a room right now . ashley : okay , you 're really gon na start talking about legal things right now , billy ? jack : is that what you want to do ? try it ! you will lose . billy : jack , you know , you pretend to have all the clout and the -- the cunning that dad had , but you do n't . not even close . you 're no more john abbott than i am . victoria : are n't you gon na say something ? victor : i 'm not surprised , okay ? victoria : well , i know you 're not surprised . you promised not to say `` i told you so . `` victor : oh , i wo n't do that . just gon na tell you that i think if you had married travis crawford , that would have been a bad mistake , so i 'm relieved . victoria : that 's it ? victor : yeah . well , i 'm disappointed for you . you know , i even tried to like the guy for your sake . victoria : yeah . i know you did , did n't you ? [ chuckles ] [ sighs ] victor : come here . i 'm sorry , my sweetheart . how are you ? victoria : i 'm just starting to believe that having a successful marriage is n't in my skill set . victor : sweetheart , that 's nonsense . you just happened to have been involved with two morons . you 're charming , you have a good heart . i adore you . the right man will come along . i promise you . victoria : you know , dad ? victor : what ? victoria : for the first time , i 'm starting to realize that i do n't want or need a man to complete my life . victor : oh , come on now . nikki : well ? look what i 've got . jack : i will freely admit i am not the man my father was , but i ca n't believe you have the audacity to measure yourself against john abbott ! traci : okay , this has gone too far . ashley : traci 's right . okay , separate corners . jack . go . billy : you know what , jack ? jill 's my mother , and dina 's yours . that does n't make me any less an abbott than you are . and you think changing the locks and proclaiming who gets to come in the house and who does n't is gon na change any of that ? no , it 's not , because i 'm john abbott 's son just as much as you are . jack : you are an embarrassment to this family ! traci : jack ! billy : and you 're a saint ? huh ? you seem to be forgetting the affair that you had with my mother , the one that caused our father 's stroke . traci : okay , stop this , both of you ! jack : so that 's what you 're using to justify what you did to me ? ! billy : horrible what i did to you . but at least i own it , jack . yet somehow what i did is so much more unforgivable than what you did , sleeping with your own father 's wife . traci : okay , back off , both of you ! stop it ! what is unforgivable is that both of you are forgetting who your father was ! he would not want this going on ! you 're dragging each other through the dirt like this ! and if he were here , he would be utterly ashamed of you both ! jack : traci , get him out of here . traci : come on . jack : please . traci : come on , you and me . let 's go . let 's go ! billy : we 're still brothers , jack . we 're always gon na be brothers . ca n't change dna . jack : i am sorry i put you and traci through that . i can not deal with that , not in this house ! ash ? ash , what is it ? ashley : i 'm less of an abbott than billy . are you gon na lock me out , too ? lauren : that ca n't be right . no , no , no , no , no . you check those numbers again . michael : [ growling ] [ chuckles ] lauren : uh , could you review that data and text me the updates ? thank you . bye . well , this is a nice surprise . michael : hmm . maybe not so nice . i have some bad news about tomorrow . lauren : tomorrow ? michael : our anniversary . lauren : oh ! honey , i 'm so sorry . i 'm still in work mode . uh , what about it ? michael : i 'm sorry . um , i 'm gon na have to cancel our dinner plans . i 've got to -- i 've got to be at a deposition all day tomorrow . lauren : that 's okay . look , things are crazy right now anyway . let 's just -- we 'll celebrate it another time . michael : no , i wanted to make this special . lauren : [ sighs ] michael : what ? what 's wrong ? phyllis : it 's somebody 's anniversary ! [ cell phone rings ] michael : [ chuckles ] lauren : excuse me . yes ? phyllis : what 's with her ? michael : fenmore 's . same ol ' , same ol ' . it 's just one of those days . lauren : sorry , guys . phyllis : michael filled me in . he said things are a bit stressful at fenmore 's right now ? michael : what ? i know when you 're having a bad day . lauren : [ scoffs ] delivery issues , you know . it 's always a pain between black friday and christmas . michael : she 'll handle it . [ cell phone rings ] michael : my wife , the world 's smartest retailer . oh , wait . okay , it looks like it 's my turn . talk amongst yourselves . lauren : will do . michael : hello ? lauren : [ sighs ] phyllis : why do i get the feeling things are not as rosy as you 're making them out to be ? lauren : fenmore 's sales , they go up and down , and right now we 're down . phyllis : during the holidays ? lauren : there 's still time . we will recoup , and we always do . phyllis : yes . you always do . lauren : mm - hmm . phyllis : nobody can get through the biggest buying seasons without going to the mall or fenmore 's . my mom at christmastime , she would take me and my sister to shop . and you are not doing good . lauren . how bad is it ? lauren : i 'll admit it 's , uh , it 's a little rough right now . but you know what ? we 'll get through it . we always do . jack : no more awful talk like that . of course you 're an abbott . ashley : you started it . jack : that was n't aimed at you . ashley : it 's the truth , though , jack . i mean , you 're talking about abbott blood . because of our mother 's affair , i do n't have -- jack : you are my sister in every way that matters . ashley : well , this , uh , family breakfast seemed like a good idea at the time , you know . we were worried about you and thought you needed it . jack : i appreciated the gesture . ashley : i think we made things a lot worse . jack : no , no , that 's not true . ashley : i 'm gon na get going . jack : no , no . let 's clear this up first . billy had that coming . ash , if i was insensitive to you , i am sorry . i 'm sorry . ashley : it 's just the way you said it , jack . like bringing up billy 's mother and his birthright , like you 're the real abbott and we 're not real abbotts . is that how you feel ? jack : no , no , no , no . you ? not you . not -- not ever ! i went after billy because of what he did to me and to this family , not because of who his mother is ! ashley : but you still said it . jack : i have never loved you one iota less because of who your biological father is . you know that . ashley : i know , i know ! i guess it 's weird , is n't it ? i 'm a fraud . is n't that strange that billy and traci do n't even know ? jack : it should n't matter at all to you or anyone . ash , it would n't have mattered to dad . ashley : he did n't know . jack : it would n't have made a difference . ashley : jack , we 're never -- jack : no , i do know that . ashley , look at me . you were his favorite . ashley : [ chuckles tearfully ] jack : you were ! if he was alive right now , he 'd want you running the company ! he trusted you a lot more than he trusted me , god knows ! i 'll tell you something else . he would have been over the moon about jabotgo . ashley : it 's the hottest downloaded app . [ sniffles ] jack : you do n't have to tell me about that . you have single - handedly re- ignited our business and given brash & sassy a run for their money . ashley : what are you thinking ? jack : i 'm thinking maybe it 's time to make a change , starting with getting our building back . i think it 's time to throw brash & sassy to the curb . ashley : what you 're really saying is that you want to punish billy some more , is n't it ? nikki : oh , honey , i am so sorry . if i had known the wedding was called off , i never would have picked this dress up . victoria : mom , it 's okay . you did n't know . it 's fine . i just ... the good news is , i wo n't have to be wearing one of these things ever again , so maybe i 'm just gon na burn it . victor : oh ! then we 'll have a bonfire at the ranch . nikki : victor ! victoria : no , mom , he 's just being honest . you did n't think it was for real , either , did you ? nikki : well , honey , i had hoped that it was . victoria : why did n't you just say something to me ? nikki : i did try , but i did n't think you were listening . victoria : yeah , well , you 're probably right . nikki : all right , so that 's fine . you move on to the rest of your life . i will take care of this wedding dress . i will donate it . victoria : oh , there 's a great idea . thank you . nikki : and we can have your father take care of travis . where do we find him ? victoria : he 's gone . he checked out of the athletic club this morning . victor : oh , yeah ? and probably no doubt stiffed them on the bill , right ? victoria : actually , he paid in full , dad . victor : whoa . victoria : travis ' moral compass is very selective . victor : well , i 'll be damned . victoria : he 'll cheat on his fiancée but not a hotel bill . victor : hmm . nikki : sweetheart , listen , if there is anything we can do to help you get through this -- victoria : you know what you can do , mom ? you can help me swear off men . that would be nice . nikki : you do n't mean that . victoria : yeah , i do . finding out what travis did and how close i let him become to the children , i never want to go through anything like that ever again . nikki : so how did you find out ? did he tell you ? victoria : um ... no , not exactly . victor : well , who did ? victoria : billy . jack : ousting brash & sassy is a brilliant business move . ashley : it was my idea weeks ago . you shot it down . jack : i should have listened to you then . look , we do n't need their rent money to stay in the black . we should n't have the competition this close . ashley : are you sure it has nothing to do with billy being so close ? jack : no , billy could use some space right now , and you 've told me you 'd like to get back in the lab . am i right ? ashley : okay , you know , this is about you wanting to keep phyllis and billy apart and you know it . just admit it . jack : never crossed my mind . ashley : so you 're just cleaning house ? guess who should be given the boot ? phyllis . billy did not act alone , jack . i mean , how long do you plan on keeping her employed at jabot ? jack : you know what i realized this morning ? life is too short to dwell on hating phyllis . ashley : what does that mean ? jack : it turns out breakfast today was a very good idea . ashley : where are you going ? jack . jack ! victor : sweetheart , what i 'm not happy about is that no sooner do you evict this travis crawford from your life , and who comes dancing back but billy boy ? victoria : would you please stop being so suspicious ? victor : well ... victoria : i want nothing to do with men , all right ? and by the way , i ca n't think of one single relationship that i 've ever had that you 've approved of . victor : hmm . let me think about that . i ca n't , either . but that does n't mean that you ca n't spend your life with a beautiful and smart and loyal spouse . nikki : well , thank you , darling . victoria : [ sighs ] victor : but do n't settle . do n't ever settle . victoria : do n't worry about that because i have completely bailed on that quest . no more endlessly searching for the ideal soul mate . nikki : but , honey , living a life alone is -- victoria : mom , it 's gon na be like a vacation , okay ? it is . i 'm perfectly happy raising my children and going to my wonderful job . it 's more than enough for me . and you know what i realize ? i realize that travis was just a rebound from billy . i should have given myself more time after that breakup . and , you know , if billy is the one to shed some light on this , then so be it . he finally did something good . billy : i came to the house this morning for breakfast hoping to make amends with jack , to make peace . traci : [ sighs ] well , billy , you were n't across the threshold for five minutes before you were yelling and arguing . billy : 'cause he 's so dug in , traci . i mean , he 's so sanctimonious , he does n't even listen anymore . traci : i know . but if dad were here , he would remind you he 's your brother . you 're brothers . we 're a family . billy : yeah , well -- traci : you 've got to find a way to get along . billy : dad 's not here , and it 's no use . traci : i 'm not giving up . i intend to broker some peace on earth and goodwill among abbott men . billy : well , good luck with that . traci : i do n't need luck . i got a little christmas magic . starting right here . billy : no . no way . traci : let 's go . phyllis : so instead of lamenting it , we embrace it , right ? online shopping is here to stay . let me take a look on your site , okay ? lauren : oh , i already know what you 're gon na say . we have n't updated our online presence . phyllis : why not ? lauren : well , our website , for years , has always been to drive customers into the actual stores . phyllis : okay , but you ca n't be a loss leader . it should generate revenue just all by itself . lauren : i understand that , but to do that , it 's gon na take a complete overhaul . phyllis : all right , maybe not . lauren : really ? do you have an idea ? phyllis : what if fenmore 's becomes a digital platform for fashion ? you increase online sales , you drag more traffic to the stores , and you build brand loyalty . lauren : amazing . phyllis : let me put together a detailed proposal for you . lauren : i would love that , but , i mean , do n't you have a current job ? phyllis : you know , i do n't see a long - term future at jabot , and i think -- jack : sorry for interrupting , but , uh , i have a proposition to make . phyllis : well , that sounds promising . lauren : and i will leave the two of you alone . jack : actually , this proposition is not for phyllis . it 's for you . lauren : oh . billy : how 's that ? is this good ? traci : oh ! it 's perfect . billy : all right . my work here is done . traci : wait , wait , wait , wait ! you did not think that this was a one - step operation . billy : i do n't have time for this . traci : what ? to decorate ? billy : i 'm -- i 'm regretting getting roped into this right about now . traci : [ laughs ] i 'm sure you are . but decorating the tree is gon na make you feel better . billy : yeah , as long as jack does n't have me chased off the property by the hounds . traci : oh , do n't worry about it . jack 's at work . besides , you ca n't leave your sister to do all this work alone . hey , am i gon na get to open presents with my niece and nephew this year ? billy : yeah , um ... victoria and i figured it out . she 's gon na have the kids christmas eve and i 'll have them for christmas day . traci : why do n't you sound happy about that ? billy : because it was scheduled around her , uh , her christmastime wedding , and they broke off their engagement . traci : ohhhh . billy : do n't say it like that , okay ? we 're not getting back together . traci : [ scoffs ] believe me , far be it from me to give anyone any recommendations about their love life . billy : wow . you 're not gon na butt in ? can you teach my mother that trick ? traci : [ laughs ] um , here you go . i do know one thing , though . billy : here we go . traci : [ sighs ] children grow up so fast . and you only get those priceless moments when they are so overjoyed and excited to see what santa claus brought them just for a couple of years . i 'm just a little sad that both of katie and johnny 's parents are n't gon na be there for that . victoria : johnny and katie ask about a thousand santa questions every day . [ sighs ] nikki : well , honey , try to enjoy it , 'cause they grow up so fast . victoria : yeah , that 's true . they 've also been asking about travis . they want to know where he is . nikki : [ sighs ] victoria : you know , it 's really scary , mom , thinking about how close i came to making him their stepfather . our marriage would n't have lasted . he also became such a constant in their lives , and now he 's gone . they 're wondering where he went . nikki : you really do have to be so careful introducing another person to the kids . victoria : i know that . thanks for telling me now . nikki : honey , i 'm not criticizing . i agree with you . stop worrying . you do n't have to control every single thing . victoria : do you have any more motherly intuition that you 'd like to share with me ? nikki : well , i will tell you this -- i am so proud of the stance you took with travis . i mean , you did n't allow yourself to become a doormat when he cheated on you . and you knew that if you gave him a second chance , that could not lead to anything good . victoria : yeah , well , i guess i 'm able to spot a disaster coming my way after how many marriages over the years ? nikki : ah . who 's counting ? the point is , you 're going to go on with your life and do all the wonderful things that you 've always done . everything will be okay . oh , my angel , i love you . do n't worry . it 'll all be fine . victor : oh , fancy meeting you here . ashley : hi . thank you for coming . victor : you 're welcome . so ... what 's the occasion ? does this have to do with abby or what ? ashley : yes , of course it has to do with abby . she should be celebrating her first wedding anniversary . instead she 's , you know , ending the marriage . victor : oh , for heaven 's sake . well ... she 's strong like her mother . she knows what 's best for her future , i think . ashley : thank you for the compliment . victor : it 's the truth . ashley : well , still , she 's not as worldly as she 'd like to believe . you know , she 's not gon na just breeze through this divorce . victor : she has learned more from you than you give her credit for . but i will make this christmas for her more special , okay ? ashley : really ? even with victoria getting married and all the hoopla surrounding all that ? victor : uh , victoria has called off her wedding to travis . ashley : how is victoria ? victor : hopefully she 'll be fine in a week or two . ashley : [ laughs ] i never saw this coming , did you ? i mean , that parenting would still be a full - time job well into our kids ' adulthood ? victor : never stops , does it ? ashley : never stops . victor : no . do n't you have to go back to the office and make sure that you help save your brother from himself ? ashley : oh , no , no . i 'm perfectly happy just to relax and take a break with you . yeah . now that jack and i have put jabot back on top and everything . victor : but you and i know that jabot 's back on top because of you , not because of your brother . ashley : hmm . michael : nuts ? phyllis : [ sighs ] michael : why are you over here while jack is sitting over there with lauren ? phyllis : well , according to jack , he 's propositioning your wife . michael : he 's a very funny man . phyllis : it still hurts . michael : last time we talked , you were so optimistic . what happened ? phyllis : i do n't want it to be over , michael , but ... jack just ... tell me we 're gon na work through this . michael : i really hope so . phyllis : you know , i did n't appreciate what i had . you have to do that , michael . always . michael : i agree . and you just helped me solve a really big problem . you hang in there . okay . lauren : you want me to be a sponsor of the foundation 's new year 's eve benefit ? jack : not just a sponsor . i want you to be a patron co - host . lauren : i 'm very flattered , and i know the event is gon na be amazing . and , of course , the cause is very near and dear to my heart . jack : then i can put your name on the invitation and add a fenmore 's shopping spree to the silent auction ? lauren : you know , i 'd like to go back to the patron part . um , i 'm just curious . what do you think that will cost me ? jack : like that ever mattered to you . lauren : it 's the end of the year , jack . jack : business is good , right ? lauren : of course . business is great . i 'm just not as liquid as i 'd like to be right now . ashley : he is so beautiful . oh ! [ laughs ] victor : [ laughs ] he is very happy . i think he 's happy about being where he belongs , you know , finally . ashley : yeah . what a sweet boy . victor : [ chuckles ] ashley : oh ! i ca n't help but feel for sharon and dylan , though . i know what it 's like to have a child taken from you . it 's not good . victor : yeah . look at that . but i think he 's better off being raised as a newman rather than a mcavoy . i mean , he will have all the advantages in the world , you know ? ashley : yeah . but i do n't think i have to remind you that all the money in the world does not guarantee a child 's happiness . victor : ashley . who knows that better than i do ? without a father 's love and without a father 's presence , it all means nothing , you know ? but he 's gon na grow up with a lot of money , a lot of power , a lot of chances to change the world . right ? ashley : yeah . he 's sweet . on that note , i 'm gon na get back to work now . victor : you 're gon na have to help save your brother from himself . ashley : ohh ! never stops . never stops . victor : [ laughs ] nice to see you . ashley : you , too . victor : all right . traci : oh . oh ! look ! i loved this ornament when i was a girl . billy : yeah , one of the few unbreakable ones , which is why dad always let me play with it . traci : [ laughs ] okay , here they are . here are the ones with our names . and here 's ashley and traci . and we have jack . billy , where 's yours ? billy : never had one . i was too young for this tradition . traci : what ? no , i distinctly remember that there was an ornament with your name on it . billy : traci , i 'm used to being the odd abbott out . traci : look , billy , just because you were raised years later and had a different mom -- billy : and nobody really accepted jill as an abbott . let 's be honest about that . traci : well , she did not make it easy . billy : that 's true . traci : but just because of that , you were never loved any less . honey , all these boxes , they 're full of your family memories and heirlooms . yours . [ chuckles ] billy : [ sighs ] lauren : the recovery center that you support , it saves lives . i mean , we could have lost fen without those resources . jack : then i can count on you ? lauren : who else are you asking ? jack : only every other mover and shaker in town . lauren : [ chuckles ] appealing to my ego . smooth . jack : lauren , you inherited an empire . it is only right to give back . lauren : you 're right . my father believed in that very strongly . jack : is that a yes ? lauren : [ chuckles ] yes . jack : [ laughs ] lauren : all right . count on me . jack : excellent ! michael : all right , mr. abbott , no more laughing with my wife . i 'm taking her back now . jack : i will excuse myself . thank you . thank you very much . lauren : yes . michael : young lady . lauren : oh . oh . hmm . what ? oh . what -- hmm . what 's all this ? michael : that is a preview . since i 'm unavailable to celebrate our anniversary tomorrow night , revelry commences tonight . lauren : really ? michael : mm - hmm . jack : how are you ? phyllis : i 'm okay . relieved you do n't hate me . jack : no , i do n't hate you , phyllis . i just do n't want to be married to you . phyllis : michael and lauren have been through rough spots , and they have managed to patch things up , jack . jack : well , obviously , we 're not michael and lauren . funny you should mention that . i was just thinking of their wedding . you remember that ? phyllis : jack . jack : you left that night with nick newman . funny how history has a way of repeating itself . phyllis : you know , i 'm -- i 'm not gon na take this . i 'm not gon na stand here and listen to you berate me . jack : actually , that was n't my intention . phyllis : really ? what was your intention ? jack : what 's going on with lauren ? everything all right at fenmore 's ? phyllis : how would i know ? i work at jabot , remember ? jack : yeah , i remember . ashley : wow ! i ca n't believe how much you 've gotten done . it looks so festive in here . traci : oh , thank you . i had help . billy was here . ashley : oh , my god . it 's a good thing jack did n't come back home . traci : [ sighs ] i had no idea things had gotten so bad between them . ashley : it 's never been so bad as this , and they 're both so stubborn . traci : well , billy said he 's willing to try . we just have to work on jack . ashley : yeah . well , if you think we 're gon na be one big , happy family gathered around the tree , it 's gon na take a christmas miracle , believe me . traci : well , what 's wrong with hoping for a little miracle ? you want to see how we did ? ashley : [ laughs ] sure . traci : [ chuckles ] ashley , will you get the lights ? ashley : yeah . traci : all right . here we go . ashley : [ gasps ] oh , trace , it 's so beautiful . traci : [ chuckles ] ashley : so many memories . traci : i 'm not giving up , ashley . i think we can still try to do what dad would want . ashley : yes , we can . we will . phyllis : jack , you have got that look in your eye , the one that says you are plotting something . jack : i 'm just piecing together bits of information . uh , i 've known lauren a long time now . she never hesitates to write a check for charity , and she just did . but i 've got the feeling she 's hedging . phyllis : maybe she did n't feel like jumping at your offer . jack : no , no , it was more than that . if fenmore 's has had a bad year ... phyllis : jack , you are not thinking -- jack : poaching her business ? no , i 'm loyal . she 's a friend . phyllis : yeah , she is . i 'm gon na head back to the office . i need to work on a proposal , a new venture that i am excited about . jack : and what does that entail ? how much time we talking about ? phyllis : why do you ask ? jack : why do i ask ? i 'm your boss . you work for me . phyllis : you know what , jack ? why do n't you get it over with and fire me ? michael : closed eyes , closed eyes , closed eyes . stepping and stepping . lauren : okay , am i still okay ? michael : yeah , you 're okay . okay , stop . lauren : all right . michael : all right . open your eyes . lauren : i can ? [ gasps ] [ chuckles ] [ laughs ] michael : it pays you money , you take your chances . lauren : [ chuckles ] [ gasps ] michael : [ chuckles ] i had this all arranged for tomorrow night , so i - i had to make do a little bit . lauren : it 's perfect . i do n't even care that it 's not our official anniversary . michael : eh , well , it will be . 'cause at the stroke of midnight ... you will be right here in my arms . nikki : hey . victor : hi , sweetheart . nikki : i hope i 'm not interrupting . victor : well , you are , but i do n't mind it . how was your visit with victoria and the children ? nikki : um , okay . you know , she 's still hurting . she 's covering , but she 'll be all right . victor : well , i 'm glad to hear that she 's feeling a little better . that , by the way , fits right into my plans . nikki : plans ? victor : uh - huh . nikki : victor . victor : what ? nikki : the last thing our daughter needs is any kind of interference from you . victor : mm - hmm . well , guess what ? nikki : what ? victor : this is not about victoria . nikki : oh , i 'm beginning to realize that . victor : mm - hmm . nikki : what 's going on ? victor : you know , we have had such difficulties and many problems the last few weeks and months . and i got you a little something . nikki : what ? victor : yeah . nikki : is n't this a little early for christmas ? victor : i do n't need an excuse to buy you a present . nikki : [ laughs ] victor : all right ? nikki : i guess not . [ laughs ] [ knock on door ] victoria : who is it ? billy : gho - o - o - o - st of christmas fu - u - ture ! billy : so , just wanted to nail down our , uh , christmas schedule . victoria : yeah , i - i thought we 'd already discussed that . billy : yeah , we did . um , i mean , i know we have the big christmas concert thing , but i just wanted to see if you wanted to flip the days . you can have the kids on christmas day and i can take christmas eve . victoria : have you made other plans ? billy : no , no , not at all . i just did n't want to hold you to plans that were made before -- victoria : before my wedding blew up in my face . look , i do n't need your sympathy or your pity . billy : that 's good , 'cause i was n't offering either . victoria : good . then we 'll stick to the original schedule . billy : so christmas alone ? you okay with that ? victoria : i 'll be fine with that . i 'm a big girl . why would n't i be ? billy : okay . look , i 'm alone . you 're alone . the kids like us both , which is very cool . i mean , it 's up to you . victoria : separate christmases as planned . it 's what the kids are expecting anyway , so ... billy : okay . kiss them good night for me . victoria : yeah . billy : okay . good night . nikki : oh , victor ! victor : do you like it ? nikki : i - i adore it . victor : you do ? nikki : but i still do n't understand why this could n't wait till the 25th . victor : it 's for our trip . nikki : what trip ? victor : the trip you and i will take . the jet is ready . and all you have to do is pick the destination . nikki : darling , we ca n't do anything like that right now . victor : why ca n't we do that ? why not ? nikki : well , my goodness . we 've got the kids . victor : they 're grown up . nikki : your job . victor : to hell with it . nikki : and what about christmas ? victor : we 'll be back in time to trim the trees and deck the halls . so what do you say ? nikki : well ... it has been a long time since we 've done something like this . victor : a very long time . and that 's gon na change starting right now . nikki : well , in that case , let 's pack . [ laughs ] michael : hmmm . [ cell phone rings ] lauren : let me just shut that off . michael : no , no , no , no . lauren : it 's a work call . i 've been expecting it . let me -- michael : lauren fenmore baldwin , you have a lot of people working for you who can handle that . this only you can do . [ both laugh ] lauren : that 's correct , but ... michael : so relax and enjoy . mwah . ooh . phyllis : you 're not gon na fire me , you 're not gon na let me go -- jack : you listen to me . listen to me . and believe me 'cause i am telling you the truth . you need to let go . i walked in here , i saw you over there , the happiness in your eyes , the -- the excitement , the passion in your voice as you talked about your new venture . that 's what i want for you . [ voice breaking ] believe it or not , i genuinely want you to be happy again . you need to let go so that you can have that . and i need to be free so that i can find what makes me happy . phyllis : this is it . we 're not gon na make it . jack : goodbye , red . [ next_on ] jessica : hi . i 'm jessie . here to see cane ashby . paul : we do n't expect you to be fine , and you should n't accept being fine . let us help you . mariah : you fired your own wife ? devon : i would like for you to host the show . | billy had it out with jack , after jack changed the locks barring billy from the family home . billy felt that jack was a hypocrite who was trying to push billy out of the family . jack felt that billy was an embarrassment . traci cried that their father would be ashamed of them both . billy left after telling jack that he 'd always be his brother . traci went with billy . jack 's treatment of billy dredged up ashley 's insecurities about not being a blood abbott . ashley noted that john , billy and traci did n't know ashley was the product of her mother 's affair . jack assured her that she was family in every way that mattered and he told her that the truth would n't have made a difference to john . jack decided to evict brash and sassy from jabot . ashley urged him to fire phyllis too . victor and nikki supported victoria after she revealed that the wedding was off . they were concerned when victoria swore off men . lauren got bad news about fenmore 's finances . phyllis offered to help lauren improve the company 's online presence . jack got a reluctant lauren to agree to make a donation to the abbott - winters foundation . |
ashley : jabot is on the verge of disaster . we need jack , so please remove your stipulation and let him come back and help us out of this crisis . victor : no . ashley : what do you mean no ? victor : i will not allow jack abbots to come back to your company . that was part of the settlement . ere near jabot i will simply withdraw my money . ashley : have n't you had your revenge ? you humiliated jack so that we could have the money that you damn well owed us . victor : if you did n't like the terms , you should n't have agreed to them . ashley : you had us over a barrel , victor , because of your illegal actions , and we did you a favor by not taking you to court . i 'm simply asking you to return it . please , wo n't you just lend us a hand ? victor : let me understand this . you 're asking me to lend a hand to brad carlton , who refuses to let me see my daughter . you 're asking me to lend a hand to your brother jack , who has dedicated his life to making mine miserable . and you 're asking me to lend a hand to you , who has manipulated me for your own selfish ends . it ai n't gon na happen . [ scene_break ] dru : first you tell me that you 've 86ed the beauty pageant , now you 're telling me what ? neil : dru , i quit my job . dru : neil winters , you did not quit your job . neil : yes , i did . do n't worry about it . dru : do n't worry about it ? neil : yeah , do n't worry about it . i 'll find something else . hey , you know , i was thinking , maybe i 'll take a little sabbatical first , see if i can get malcolm to hang around . maybe we could , you know , do stuff together . i might even brush up on my basketball skills . dru : oh , basketball ? oh , you must be joking me now . neil : no , i 'm not joking , dru , and i got ta tell you something , it feels good . dru : how can you feel good about losing the second position in a major company like newman enterprises ? you 've lost your natural mind . [ scene_break ] malcolm : what 's up , guys ? [ malcolm remembering ] [ scene_break ] malcolm : but look at you . you still do n't trust me . dru : because it 's dangerous . you 're here searching for something . i 'm not sure what it is , and neither are you , i think , but it 's dangerous . it makes me very nervous . malcolm : you know , it seems like your life would have been a hell of a lot easier if i just died after all . dru : how can you say such a thing ? malcolm : what am i supposed to say ? that 's basically what i 'm hearing . dru : it 's not the way i feel . malcolm : you just do n't wan na be anywhere near me . dru : you still have not told me why you have come back to genoa city . malcolm : you know , dru , right now i 'm wondering the same thing . i 'm gon na give you your space , but you tell lily that i 'll see her again . i 'm not leaving without saying good - bye to her . i made her that promise and i wo n't break it . [ scene_break ] daniel : is , uh , is that a fresh pot ? malcolm : hey , what 's up , daniel ? what 's up , my man ? daniel : how 's it going , malcolm ? malcolm : yeah , i just made it . you want a cup ? daniel : yeah , please . malcolm : all right , daniel , what 's going on , something with your mom ? daniel : it 's bad , it 's really bad . [ scene_break ] phyllis : wait a second . i ca n't believe you 're mad at me . damon : i 'm being arrested on account of your misguided little costume party with dominic hughes . i should n't be mad at you ? officer : sir , sit down . chris : damon , do what he says . you do n't wan na make this worse for yourself . michael : see , that 's good advice , phyllis , all right ? phyllis : no , no , no . wait a second . i did this for us so we could get out of this mess . damon : yeah , well , you made us look guiltier than dominic hughes ever could have . phyllis : whoa . are you kidding ? that is not true . chris : can we continue this conversation later when we 're not in the middle of a police station ? both of you , come on . phyllis : i ca n't believe you 're blaming me for this . damon : that 's your problem , phyllis . you never could take responsibility for anything . phyllis : you know , we would n't be in this predicament if you did n't decide to come over with -- michael : phyllis , enough ! officer , please escort my client outside . do n't say a word . do n't . michael : what a nightmare . chris : tell me about it . i can only imagine what she was gon na say next . michael : yeah , that little scene took approximately ten years off of my life , and with my luck , it was the ten years i was gon na spend on a tropical island sipping drinks out of a coconut surrounded by beautiful women . chris : i can honestly say that nothing in law school could have prepared me for this . michael : what , you did n't take bizarre clients 101 ? you know , cross - dressers and people who like to slice other people up with samurai swords . chris : and then they shout at each other in the middle of a police station . michael : sounds like the very picture of why i went to law school . chris : you can have at it . i 'd rather represent someone who 's sane . michael : look , it 's not that phyllis is insane . she just has no idea how to control her impulses . chris : well , michael , she should learn . you realize none of this would have happened if she had n't felt the need to , and i quote , `` do something really radical . `` michael : oh , please , please , please . phyllis ... phyllis may be reckless , but she 's essentially harmless in this case , unlike your client . chris : what are you talking about ? michael : he 's the one who got this whole thing started -- damon porter . you know , the violent one with the weapon and the mile - high grudge . chris : dominic hughes killed his only child . michael : for which my heart goes out to mr. porter , but you have to admit in this case , at the very least , he was sorely tempted to circumvent the law . chris : all right , so maybe both of our clients are a little screwy , but phyllis definitely destroyed any credibility they might have left . michael : mm - hmm . so , uh , why was damon porter walking around with a samurai sword in the first place ? come on , christine , face it . being the father of a murdered child is only gon na get him so far with the jury . in fact , it may even make the d.a . 's job a little easier -- motive on a silver platter . chris : he still does n't have phyllis 's past . michael : which , in this case , is totally irrelevant , unless you wan na consider weber 's failed attempt to convict her on the abbott pool house fire . chris : oh , and you think a jury is gon na buy that weber has a vendetta against phyllis ? michael : well , you tell me . you 've been in his sights before . chris : yes , and it was a singularly unpleasant experience . he actually started to make me question whether or not i was innocent , but that is a defense that is not gon na work for damon . michael : no . we 're gon na have to come up with something else . chris : and in the meantime , keep our fingers crossed for both our clients . [ scene_break ] malcolm : all right , talk to me , man . what 's going on ? daniel : i do n't know . for starters , my mom spent the night in jail . malcolm : they arrested her ? daniel : yeah , she decided to do something crazy and dress up like a man and get herself thrown in the drunk tank . malcolm : hey , daniel , i 'm sorry . i do n't mean to laugh , but that sounds like something your mom would do . daniel : well , they also caught her trying to fake out the guy who shot damon and get him to admit on tape that he 's been lying , so now they 're charging her with attempted murder and a whole bunch of other stuff . malcolm : okay , hey , hey , take it easy , take it easy . let me guess , this boyfriend damon , he talked her into this , right ? daniel : no , no , not exactly . malcolm : you know , daniel , a real man protects his woman . daniel : yeah , well , with my mom , it 's not always that easy . malcolm : she 's a big girl . she can take care of herself . daniel : yeah , but this situation is already such a mess . malcolm : all right . she messed up . she picked the wrong guy . daniel : why , do you think that you could help her ? malcolm : i would do anything i could . daniel : thanks , man . malcolm : look , i got ta get back inside . your mom 's gon na be all right . you keep your head up , all right ? lily : hey . lily winters -- our moms work together , you remember ? daniel : that 's , uh , real funny . lily : what 's wrong with you ? you do n't look too good . daniel : thanks . lily : you know , you were n't in class second period . daniel : are you checking up on me ? lily : okay , chill , all right ? i 'm sorry you 're upset , but do n't blame me . daniel : i 'm sorry . lily : so have you seen my uncle malcolm around ? daniel : he 's in the other room . lily : have you talked to him ? daniel : a little . lily : is n't he amazing ? do you know that he lived in africa ? i would love to go to africa . i 'm gon na get my parents to send me there next summer . daniel : that 's great , lily . lily : well , do n't let me interfere with your sulking . bye . [ scene_break ] ashley : i hear what you say , but i still fail to understand why you wo n't do this . it does n't cost you a thing . all i 'm asking is for you to leave us alone . victor : but i 'm leaving you alone . if i allowed your brother jack to return to the company , i would be interfering . ashley : well , you already interfered . you caused this crisis , you and your revenge . victor : do you honestly think by insulting me you 're gon na get anywhere ? ashley : could you just ever think of anybody else but yourself ? victor : do n't give me that nonsense . every single person that you just mentioned now has been thinking of their own selfish interests , including you . now even if i were inclined to help your company , returning jack abbott to it is not the answer . he , like all of you , is too damn close to the company to recognize its massive problems . ashley : that 's ridiculous . that 's ridiculous . jabot has been doing beautifully under jack . we 've grown by leaps and bounds . he 's the only one that can turn us around . victor : let me tell you something , you 're deluding yourself . the crisis your company 's in has been brewing for years . it 's an organizational disease that family companies fall prey to . jabot is no exception to that . [ scene_break ] neil : drucilla , come on . do n't be so upset about it . dru : do n't be upset ? how am i not supposed to be upset ? how did this happen ? neil : i told nicholas again i think it 's a mistake canceling the pageant , and again he told me to go jump in a lake . dru : he said that ? neil : not in so many words , but that was the general gist . dru : the gist -- okay , so you got your feelings hurt , and you quit ? neil : drucilla , i ca n't work for a guy who does n't know a good opportunity when he sees it . the pageant is a terrific idea . we both know that . dru : yeah , we know that , and ? neil : victor promised that none of my projects would be cut , and what does nicholas do the minute he takes over ? he pulls the plug on just about every one of them . dru : do n't you think it 's extreme that you 're -- honey , listen , if you pick up the phone right now , i am sure we can get your job back . neil : no , it 's not gon na happen . nicholas is a lot like his father -- he 's stubborn . the difference is victor is smart and shrewd . nick is so obsessed with his macho image -- dru : never mind all that . what did he say when you said you quit ? neil : at first , he thought i was bluffing . dru : of course he did , because you 're his number one guy . he ca n't afford to lose you . neil : then let him ask me back . if he can admit he made a hurried , irrational decision , i might say yes . otherwise , i 'll go work somewhere else . dru : no , you 're not working anywhere else . you 're gon na work right here 'cause you gave these people your heart and soul . neil : all good things must come to an end . dru : but they do n't have to . and why are you being so cavalier ? neil : what 's the big deal ? it 's just a job . dru : it 's not just a job . have you looked in the mirror lately ? you have the number two spot in this major corporation -- newman enterprises . and what about me ? [ scene_break ] lily : ahem . excuse me , sir . malcolm : yeah , i 'll be right with you . well , hey , shorty . lily : hi . malcolm : hey . excuse me , young lady , but what are you doing here ? lily : well , are n't you glad to see me ? malcolm : i am always glad to see your little face walk through that door , but are n't you supposed to be at school learning something ? lily : well , i had a free period , so i thought i 'd come and spend it with my favorite uncle . malcolm : with who ? lily : my favorite uncle . malcolm : wait , wait , wait . one more time . lily : my favorite uncle . malcolm : yeah , say it like you mean it . well , you know what ? i 'm actually glad you 're here , lily . um ... here , come in the office with me . there 's something i wan na talk to you about . lily : yeah , sure . about what ? come on . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , sweetheart ! daniel : mom . phyllis : hi . daniel : when did you get out of jail ? why did n't you call me ? phyllis : oh , my gosh , what are you talking about ? hey , are n't you supposed to be in school ? [ scene_break ] chris : detective . hank : yes , miss blair . chris : are you almost through processing my client ? i 'd like to know when i can have a bail hearing set . hank : soon , but i do n't think you 're gon na be too happy . chris : why ? hank : we 're pushing to have mr. porter held without bond , or at least to , uh , set high enough to keep him in jail until he goes to trial . chris : what ? you let phyllis out , and she 's the one with more serious charges leveled against her . hank : she 's not the threat that porter is . the fact is porter went to that motel room with a deadly weapon . chris : okay , it was self - defense . my client was shot and critically wounded , or have you forgotten about that ? hank : counselor , he 's a bigger flight risk . chris : how ? he was just released from the hospital . he 's in no shape to go on the run or stay in jail , for that matter . hank : the bottom line , porter owns substantial property in another state . now there 's nothing to keep him here unless we do it . chris : well , you 're right , i 'm not happy about it . i 'll see you at the hearing . [ scene_break ] neil : honey , i 'm relatively sure you have nothing to worry about . dru : oh , yeah , right . nothing to worry about . i wo n't last five seconds here , neil , without you . neil : what , you think nick 's gon na fire you ? dru : oh , i do n't think it , i know it . and why would n't he ? neil : because he knows how valuable you are to this company , that 's why . dru : oh , just like he yanked my very important beauty pageant project . neil : all right , drucilla , would you stop ? dru : no , no , no , no , do n't `` dru `` me . i know what time it is . that boy 's been looking for a reason to get rid of me , and now he has it . neil : can you just have a little bit of self - confidence ? dru : oh , i 'm not lacking self - confidence , i 'm lacking an m.b.a from stanford . i realize i 've carved out a nice niche for myself . i 'm lucky , all right ? neil : you want me to stick around here just for you ? dru : would that be so terrible ? neil : honey , i 'm not gon na work someplace where i 'm a flunky , where my opinion does n't count for anything . i 'm a smart businessman . now if nick does n't see that , someone else will . all right , listen , i 'm gon na go track down malcolm , all right ? dru : mm - hmm . neil : hey , wifey - of - mine , keep your chin up , all right ? you 'll be okay . we both will . i promise . dru : hmm . [ scene_break ] lily : so what 's goin ' on ? wait . do n't tell me . i 'm gon na read your mind , okay ? um ... you are quitting your job at the coffeehouse . malcolm : bravo . how 'd you figure that one out ? lily : wait , are you ? malcolm : yeah . yeah , i am . lily : oh . wow . so did you find another job or something ? you know , you 're a great photographer . malcolm : uh , lily , taking pictures just ai n't in me anymore , no . listen , uh ... i 'm leaving genoa city . lily : what ? but ... why ? i mean ... you and i were just getting to know each other again . you know , i feel like we have something really special between us . malcolm : lily , believe me , i feel the exact same way , i do . lily : well , did i do something wrong ? malcolm : no , hey , hey , no . come here . you could never do anything wrong . what would make you say something like that ? lily : i do n't know . it 's just ... you know , when you first showed up , you and i were kinda close , and then all of a sudden you just started to pull away . malcolm : lily ... when i was stranded in africa , i did n't know if i was ever gon na make it home . i was scared . but i would stop and i would think about nate and i would think about you . and somehow , that just made me know that everything was gon na be all right . lily : really ? malcolm : yes , really . now granted , i remembered a scrawny little girl i used to carry on my shoulders and bounce on my knee , but look at you . you 're all grown up . you 're a beautiful little fast - talking little lady now . hey , look at me . do n't you ever think that i do n't adore you . you are such a shining little light in this family . i could n't be more proud of you if you were my own daughter . [ scene_break ] ashley : you know , victor , um , actually , i agree with you . there is something missing at jabot . victor : well , that 's a good first step . ashley : but you forcing us to remove jack was done out of hatred for him , and you know it . victor : removing your brother is the best damn thing i ever could have done for you . ashley : well , he has n't been at the helm for months , and our company is far worse off , not better . even you can see that with your own two eyes . victor : it is not up to me to solve your problems , all right ? ashley : you 're doing this out of spite , and you know it . victor : no , i 'm not . ashley : well , let me ask you this then ... victor : mm - hmm . ashley : businessperson to businessperson . victor : mm - hmm . ashley : what do you suggest we do ? victor : there 's a very simple solution . you give me custody of my daughter abby , and you can do whatever the hell you please . ashley : i wo n't even dignify that with an answer , victor . victor : then why 'd you come here ? why do you want to bargain with me when you have nothing to offer in return ? how did you possibly expect to get anything ? ashley : good question . [ scene_break ] lily : i do n't understand , though . why would you leave ? and do n't you dare try to brush me off with some lame excuse about things being complicated . malcolm : lily , you 're just gon na have to trust me on this . lily : that is all you 're gon na say ? malcolm : yeah . lily : why wo n't you tell me ? malcolm : lily ... i love you so very much . and one day , i will come back . lily : god , this is so stupid . we are your family . why would n't you want to be with us ? malcolm : lily , look at me . i 'm leaving you with a broken heart . lily : that is so unfair . malcolm : i promise , okay ? i promise i will stay in touch with you . lily : it 's not good enough . malcolm : well , right now , sweetheart , it 's gon na have to be . come here . [ scene_break ] daniel : school ? how am i supposed to focus in school when my mother 's rotting away in jail ? phyllis : well , you 're exaggerating , daniel . daniel : mom . phyllis : what ? frankly , i 'm worried about you . you have finals next week . you should be in school . daniel : now that 's -- that 's really funny that you were worried about me , because i - i was up all night last night worrying about you . phyllis : well , i told you not to . i said michael baldwin 's gon na bail me out . daniel : hey , mom , look , i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry if i 'm not used to having my mother call me in the middle of the night and ask me to find her a lawyer . i do n't know , maybe -- maybe next time , i 'll handle it a little bit better . phyllis : there 's not gon na be a `` next time . `` daniel : come on , with your track record ? phyllis : whoa , whoa , whoa . you watch the way you talk to me . do you hear me ? this was n't a cakewalk for me , either , especially when i -- when i looked up and i saw them bringing damon in in handcuffs . daniel : damon got arrested , too ? phyllis : yeah , and he 's mad at me . daniel : well , can you blame him ? i mean , you made a real mess of this whole situation . okay , i know that you meant well and that you were just trying to help out , but why 'd you call me ? why did n't you call christine ? phyllis : she 's not my lawyer anymore . daniel : still , you could 've called her . she did n't know that you had another lawyer . phyllis : yeah , really ? have you been talking to christine ? daniel : yeah , mom , i 've been freaking out here a little , okay ? phyllis : well , you know how the woman feels about me . frankly , under these circumstances , i do n't really feel comfortable putting my welfare in christine 's hands . i 'm happier with michael baldwin being my attorney any day . daniel : but she 's still damon 's lawyer , right ? phyllis : yeah , i 'm sure they 'll get along famously . daniel : you know , christine says that you cause most of your own troubles . phyllis : oh , really ? is that what christine says ? oh , wow . i 'll tell you something , none of this would 've happened if christine were doing her job . daniel : wait a minute , so now this is her fault . you dressed up like a man and had to stalk this dominic guy in jail because of christine ? mom , how likely was that to work ? phyllis : i was this close . seriously , daniel . i was this close to getting a confession from that guy . and if i would 've , everybody would be singing my praises , saying `` phyllis is a genius . `` i have to do something . daniel : no , you have to do nothing . what you had to do was sit back and let your lawyer decide what 's appropriate . phyllis : oh , appropriate . right . appropriate . i 'm sure you 'd love it if your mother were appropriate . daniel : yeah , you know what ? i might like that . phyllis : well , that 's not gon na happen . my life is at stake . desperate times call for desperate measures . daniel : look how far that 's got you . [ scene_break ] chris : thanks , chantal . and will you hold my calls ? i want a few minutes after that police station ordeal . paul : ordeal ? does that mean it did n't go very well ? chris : oh , my gosh . i have never seen two people behave like that , not that when they have so much on the line . paul : you want to talk about it ? chris : what 's there to talk about ? phyllis and damon decided to have an intense , personal argument in the middle of the squad room . paul : oh , god . that is bad . chris : yeah . paul : i have something that might just cheer you up . do you remember the conversation she had with dominic hughes at the georgia state prison before his parole ? chris : yeah . paul : what would you say if i told you that there is a very good possibility that that conversation was recorded ? chris : weber said that it was n't . that they did n't -- paul : i do n't care what weber said . i just got off the phone with the warden , an oscar j. paulson . he inadvertently told me that he has a state - of - the - art surveillance system in the visitor 's area . chris : you 're a prince , you know that ? paul : i am a prince . now all we have to do is get the transcript . so this is what we 're gon na do . chris : thanks , chantal . put him through . paul : warden paulson , this is paul williams . we spoke earlier . paulson : hello , mr. williams . what can i do for you now ? paul : i have someone that would like to speak with you . chris : is this warden oscar j. paulson of the georgia state penal system ? paulson : yeah , that 's me . chris : my name is christine blair . i 'm an attorney representing someone who was shot and almost killed by one of your recently paroled inmates dominic hughes . paulson : what does that have to do with me , counselor ? chris : well , i was originally told that you did n't have any recording equipment , but thanks to mr. williams , we now know that that 's not the case . on october 14th of this year , phyllis summers abbott from genoa city , wisconsin , visited mr. hughes . i want that tape , warden . paulson : look , ms. blair , having surveillance systems does n't mean we tape all visits . chris : well , you better hope that you have this one , or i will go to the atlanta media with the scoop on how you secretly record visits from friends and family of the inmates there . paulson : now wait a minute there , counselor . now if you did that , you 'd deprive us of a very valuable tool . having that surveillance system in place has cut down on a number of very serious problems -- escape planning , drug smuggling . chris : warden , i understand that . that is why i would hate to have to reveal that information . so here is what i suggest -- you get your best secretary and you have her start typing . because i want a transcript of that visit on my fax machine today . [ scene_break ] phyllis : daniel , listen , i 'm really no worse off than before . damon and i would 've been arrested anyway , okay ? i just forced weber 's hand . phyllis : have n't you learned by now , i 'm not a `` do nothing `` kinda gal . if i have a problem , i attack it . i go after it . i got ta do something about it . i do n't just sit back and accept it . i mean , you -- you know this about me , do n't you ? you 're gon na have to deal with it . daniel : am i also gon na have to deal with the possibility that my mom 's gon na be convicted for attempted murder ? phyllis : i 'm innocent . daniel : they never convict innocent people , do they ? phyllis : listen to me . i have the best attorney in town . possibly the best attorney in the whole midwest . michael baldwin is gon na get me outta this . i want you to stop worrying . daniel : i have to worry , mom . no , no , no , because from what everyone is saying , you and damon look guilty as hell . phyllis : i do n't care about everyone . daniel : you know what ? i do n't mean to sound selfish here , but you 're all i have . and what 's gon na happen to me if they come here and they throw you in jail for the next 20 years ? [ scene_break ] victor : hello , drucilla . dru : victor , i heard you were back in town . victor : yes , i came back last night . dru : may i have a moment of your time , please . victor : sure . come in . dru : thank you . i know i 've come unannounced , so i 'll get right to the point . victor : please do . dru : i know this sounds absolutely crazy , but my husband has quit his job . victor : why has neil quit his job ? dru : because of your son . [ scene_break ] phyllis : daniel . daniel . i want you to look me in the eyes . look me in the eyes right now . i 'm not goin ' to jail . daniel : can you guarantee that ? because you are the only one that i can count on . you 're the only one . phyllis : that 's not true . your dad 's always been there for you . daniel : my so - called dad is the one who dropped me off at boarding school so he could take off on tour . now he 's gone again . i do n't even know where he is anymore . phyllis : i know , i know . ( whispers ) i 'm not gon na leave you . daniel : everything you do gets you in deeper and deeper . christine was right . you are your own worst enemy . phyllis : ( clears throat ) ( normal voice ) can we have a conversation for five minutes without mentioning her name ? daniel : why ? because everything she says is true and right ? when you take risks like you do , you do n't even think about the consequences , and you know how that makes me feel ? it makes me feel like you just do n't even care about me . phyllis : that 's not true . daniel : but still , its how i feel . damon was scared to death when you took off , and both of us knew that you were gon na go do something stupid , and he would 've stopped you if he could 've . phyllis : stop this . daniel : why ? why do you do stuff like this ? phyllis : shh . keep your voice down . listen , i 'm exhausted . let 's go home , all right ? let 's go home and get some rest . phyllis : do n't worry . come on . [ scene_break ] paul : good job , fierce attorney . chris : same to you , mr . brilliant private eye . if it had n't been for your hunch , we never would 've known about their surveillance system . paul : well , we 've got warden paulson exactly where we want him . chris : i just hope we can get what we need out of that transcript . paul : well , if what your client said is accurate -- chris : actually , she 's not my client anymore . michael 's representing her . paul : really ? what happened ? chris : phyllis told her son to call michael when she was arrested . paul : so i guess that let 's you off the hook . chris : and thank heaven . as much as i hate to let people down when they need me , there was gon na be very little i could do for that woman . paul : well , that leaves you free to focus on porter 's defense . chris : well , now weber wants to have his bail denied , which is so unfair . if he 's gon na let phyllis out , then damon should be out , too . instead , he is tightening the screws on my client . paul : you know , chris , i would n't worry about that . once that fax machine starts humming , you are going to have all the proof you need to have those conspiracy charges dismissed . chris : well , i have to admit , i kind of like the idea of hank weber eating crow . paul : do i sense a little vindictive streak there ? chris : michael reminded me of the troubles i had with him . and now that he does n't want to let damon out before the trial ... paul : you 're right , he 's got it coming . but you know what i think ? i think you and michael are going to miss the rush when the heavier charges go by the wayside . chris : mnh - mnh . i can live with it . paul : oh , come on . fess up . having phyllis as a client is like a shot of pure adrenaline . chris : it 's like my own personal circle of hell . paul : ( chuckles ) methinks the lady lawyer doth protest too much . chris : are you trying to get me to move you into the hallway ? paul : oh , you 'd put me in the hallway ? you are so cruel . there 's a draft in the hallway . you know its cold and flu season . i 'm keepin ' my mouth shut . chris : i think that 's a really smart idea , because the last time i checked , office space was at a premium . paul : oh . ( fax machine humming ) chris : that could be the transcript . chris : oh , my god . paul : what ? [ scene_break ] neil : thanks . appreciate it . neil : lily , honey . lily : daddy , not now , please . neil : you need a ride to school ? lily : no , no , it 's okay . you know , i 'm just gon na go splash some water on my face , okay ? neil : hey , what 's going on with her ? is she in some kind of trouble ? malcolm : nah , she 's in no trouble . she 's just a little upset . neil : why ? malcolm : i told her i was leaving . neil : oh . you 're gon na take off , huh ? walk away from the only family that you have . malcolm : you know , neil , that 's not exactly how i see it . neil : then how do you see it ? ca n't we at least talk about it ? malcolm : there 's nothing left to talk about . neil : all right , fine . just listen , do n't talk . malcolm ... for almost three years , you been blaming me for what happened to you in africa . you misunderstood about alex . you even thought i maliciously left you behind . and you came back here carrying around a hell of a lot of resentment and anger . did you ever stop to think about what i been carrying around ? malcolm : what 's your point , man ? neil : do you have any idea how many times i wished i had my brother back , blaming myself ? how many times i thought , `` if i had it to do all over again , what would i do differently so that my brother would be alive ? `` and yet now you 're here . suddenly , without warning , you 're back in our lives . malcolm , this is nothing short of a miracle . do n't you see that this is our chance ? this is our chance to do things differently . yet you want to split before you 've even arrived . malcolm , do n't you get it ? this is our opportunity to heal and be brothers ag -- do n't you want that ? malcolm : nothing 's ever that easy . neil : all right , i 'm gon na tell you something that 'll make it easier , all right ? you ready for this ? you 're the guy who told me so many times that i should shed this old suit and tie , right ? live life to the fullest . malcolm : yeah , so what ? neil : surprise . i did it . malcolm : you did what ? what , walked away from newman ? neil : that 's right . that 's exactly what i did . malcolm : when ? neil : this morning . you know something ? it feels great . and you see , now i can spend more time with my family . i can reconnect with my only brother . and you ca n't walk out that door before we have a chance to put this thing back together . malcolm : neil , i did n't ask you to quit your job . it does n't change a thing . neil : this does n't -- does n't make any sense at all . i do n't get this , man . all the people that love you are right here in genoa city . what are you looking for that you ca n't find right here ? i mean , lily -- she wants you to stay . malcolm : damn it , neil . you have no idea what i 'm giving up for you . [ next_on ] victor : would you mind coming out to the ranch ? neil : is everything okay ? j.t . : are you interested in mackenzie ? is that what this is all about ? malcolm : lovely , lovely olivia . ( doorbell rings ) dru . | daniel vented to malcolm about phyllis being in jail . malcolm blamed damon , and told daniel to have faith in phyllis . christine & michael broke damon and phyllis up as they blamed each other for their situation at the police station . the lawyers agreed they had difficult clients on their hands , but believed they could win . dt . weber refused to release damon , telling christine he was too much of a flight risk . daniel chastised phyllis for putting herself in danger and putting him in a position to have no one in his life . phyllis assured him things were going to work out . paul told christine about his lead . she phoned warden paulson and threatened to go public with his secret surveillance unless she got a transcript of phyllis ' conversation with dominic in prison . when the fax came through , she was stunned by what she read . lily was devastated to learn malcolm was leaving town for good . drucilla chastised neil for quitting his job and ordered him to make it right , worried about her own future with ne . neil begged malcolm to stay so they could rebuild . malcolm said he was giving up a lot for neil , who did n't even know it . dru went to victor and told him neil had quit because of nicholas . victor refused ashley 's request to let jack return to jabot , told her they were all selfish , and said she had nothing to offer him in negotiations except full custody of abby . |
kay : well , what 's it gon na be ? now make up your mind . i do n't have all day . murphy : you 're gon na regret doin ' that , toots . kay : well , we will see who is sorry . murphy : gin . ( chuckles ) kay : oh , god . you 're unbeatable today . ( sighs ) murphy : oh , it 's not me -- it 's you . your head 's just not in the game . i mean , selling a piece of chancellor industries has you all jittery . kay : i 'm just not convinced that i 'm doing the right thing . murphy : you worried that the , uh , stock is gon na tank ? kay : au contraire . i 'm afraid the stock is going to do too well . murphy : ( chuckles ) well , everybody should be that lucky . kay : no , listen to me . the more people who buy in , the more shareholders i have to answer to . murphy : and katherine chancellor does n't answer to anyone . kay : ( stammers ) i would have more time for us if -- when i , um , you know , turn over some of the reins . murphy : that 's what 's really bothering you , is n't it ? the idea that -- that you 've reached the top and -- kay : nowhere but downhill after this ? well , uh , mm . murphy : ( laughs ) the -- the way you live your life ? not a chance . kay : murphy , i am paving the way to leave . murphy : you do n't have to do that . i mean , you can sit in that captain 's chair till the day you drop . kay : i know that . i just need to do this for jill , make sure the company is in the right place , the best possible place , when -- when she takes over . i - i just -- it 's harder than i thought it would be . [ scene_break ] jill : you talk to your people , i 'll talk to my people , and we 'll touch base next week . oh , not this trip . i wanted to get some christmas shopping done while i 'm here in new york . okay , next time . ( sighs ) bartender ? tucker : what can i get for you , darlin ' ? jill : well , now , that depends on what you have . make a suggestion . tucker : are you willing to take a risk ? jill : ( chuckles ) are we still talking drinks ? tucker : you just put yourself in my hands . i 've got something that 'll make you very happy . [ scene_break ] phyllis : please tell me you have good news . paul : well , i ca n't be sure yet if it 's significant . phyllis : okay , but it 's a lead of some kind . it 's something , right ? paul : phyllis , i have scoured every surveillance camera around the area of the crime scene , and these were taken behind a gas station . they 're all time - coded just after the shooting ... phyllis : okay . paul : all right ? you can see the sedan coming down the alleyway ... phyllis : right . paul : pulling up next to the dumpster ... phyllis : right . paul : the driver was wearing a ski mask and talking on the phone . phyllis : th - this is the person that -- that daniel was talking about a - all in black in the alley , the way that daniel described him . paul : okay , he got out of the car ... phyllis : ( sighs ) paul : with a cap on . phyllis : this is amazing . this is the murderer . this is the murderer . this proves that daniel was n't lying . this is the murderer -- the -- the -- the third man in the alley with the ski mask . thi -- this is -- this is the break we need . [ scene_break ] deacon : okay , then , so we 're clear ? you 'll be hearing from me . amber : bet you got more friends in here than you do on the outside . deacon : you know what ? um , i 'm gon na let that pass . because i can only imagine how difficult it must be to have a husband in jail . amber : we 're gon na find proof that daniel 's innocent ... deacon : really ? amber : and when we do , you will be the one behind bars . deacon : yeah , i do n't know . something tells me that danny may be in here for the long haul . but , you know , when you -- when you get lonely , which i know you will , 'cause i know you hate to be alone , you call me . i 'll be waiting . ( knock on door ) deacon : guard . daniel : was that deacon ? amber : yeah , he was talking to that guy over there . i hate that you 're in here and he 's free . daniel : look , forget about deacon . now that we 're married , he ca n't touch you anymore . [ scene_break ] ( keyboard keys clicking ) victoria : we need to talk . j.t . : talking has n't gotten us anywhere . victoria : j.t . , please . j.t . : look , i need to be in shape for these meetings ... victoria : i hate this ! j.t . : okay ? i just ca n't deal with this situation right now . victoria : `` the situation . `` `` the situation . `` `` the situation , `` meaning my affair , right ? j.t . : your affair . your affair . the re -- your resentment of me and my new career while yours is stuck in limbo -- yeah . victoria : no , i do n't resent you . j.t . : look , the next two days are important to me , okay ? i got ta be on top of my game . i just -- can you respect that and wait till this weekend , please ? victoria : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] billy : get a hold of chloe on set and tell her to hold everything . i really need her input . so what -- to what do i owe this pleasure ? heather : i 'm here on official business . you published confidential grand jury testimony on your web site . billy : so ? heather : so whoever leaked that broke the law , and so did you . but i am willing to overlook it if you name your source . billy : i 'm pretty sure the first amendment protects me as long as i print the truth , so ... heather : was it a juror ? okay , look , if you refuse to reveal your informant -- billy : all right , stop . you are not even thinking about charging me with a crime . [ scene_break ] murphy : yeah , this meeting with tucker mccall could be the most important one of your life . kay : well , my dear , every move he makes is golden . i mean , he 's as shrewd as can be . murphy : well , my wife is a pretty tough cookie . i mean , she can take him . kay : murphy , he sneezes in the direction of any company , and that company 's stock just goes up . murphy : yeah , but -- but that 's good for chancellor , no ? kay : darling , chancellor is family - owned , and i ca n't help but wonder if letting him in the mix is such a good idea . am i saddling jill with a shark named tucker mccall ? [ scene_break ] tucker : spanish coffee . jill : ( chuckles ) tucker : it 'll curl your toes and cloud your brain . careful now -- it does have a kick . jill : have we ever met before ? you look very familiar to me . tucker : i get that all the time . jill : your boss lets you sit with the customers ? tucker : i pretty much have the run of the place . why ? you want me to go ? jill : that depends on how good this is . ( chuckles ) you can stay . so what 's your name ? tucker : people call me `` mick . `` jill : hi , mick . i 'm jill . tucker : nice to meet you , jill . jill : ( chuckles ) do you always flirt so shamelessly with the women who come into your bar ? tucker : only the beautiful ones . jill : you 're very good at your job . tucker : i 'm good at reading people . it helps in my line of work . jill : think you can read me ? tucker : you 're a successful businesswoman , but you did n't come from money . you 're a fighter . you 've struggled . you know what it 's like to live paycheck to paycheck . that 's why you appreciate what you have now . jill : wow , you 're good . i wonder if i could guess your story . tucker : give it a shot . jill : okay . okay . you have n't always been a bartender . you like to travel around a lot . you 're very adventurous . you 're not the kind of man who likes to be pinned down nine - to - five . new york -- it 's a nice place to visit -- not your home . tucker : no , it is n't . jill : there 's a deep sadness in you -- some great loss that you 've suffered . you 've never completely gotten over it . oh , wow , i 'm so sorry . i did n't -- i did n't mean to get serious like that . tucker : ( chuckles ) no . no need to apologize . you described me to a tee . jill : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] victoria : you know , if you wanted to make time for us , you could . j.t . : look , you know better than anyone what it 's like to be up against a deadline , all right ? this job is a big opportunity for me . i do n't want to blow it . victoria : how would you feel if i went to dubai for a couple of weeks ? there 's a deal that nick wants me to handle for newman , and , um , maybe it would do us some good to have time apart . j.t . : time apart is n't the answer . just let me get through the next few days , and we can deal with this together , okay ? ( knock on door ) billy : i come in peace . j.t . : oh , get the hell out . victoria : hold on . just -- you 're not helping things , all right ? what do you want ? billy : i made a mistake when i published that article about your , uh , transgression . it was a rookie error . i 'm sorry you fell victim to my inexperience . victoria : you know , it 's a little late for apologies , i think . billy : i should have called you first , given you a chance to tell your side of the story . j.t . : oh , so you 're not sorry you published the article ? billy : not in the least . but in all fairness , i should have given victoria the opportunity to give her side , so ... i 'm here to do that now . victoria : why ? so you can just write more trash about me ? you know , you have some nerve . billy : ( sighs ) victoria : you really do . billy : i tried . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , my god . this has to be the man that daniel was talking about -- the person in the alley . it has to be . paul : okay . then he took the ski mask and the phone , put it in a gym bag and tossed it all in the dumpster . phyllis : do we have a picture of the face ? paul : no , it was an older surveillance camera . it only took an image every five seconds . phyllis : what else do you have ? paul : well ... phyllis : all right , so the gym bag ... paul : yeah . phyllis : what about that logo ? paul : well , i 'm running that logo through recognition software , but i have n't come up with anything yet . then he got back in the car and drove away . phyllis : this is incredible . so the police -- they did n't have any of this ? paul : no . to be quite honest with you , it took a hell of a lot of legwork , so maybe they just thought that , uh , they had their man . they did n't want to expend the extra man - hours , and , uh , case closed . phyllis : the case is not closed . it 's not closed . with this , they have to investigate now . paul : well , if it were me , i - i think they should . phyllis : `` should `` ? wait a se -- what do you mean , `` should `` ? who drives around at night with a ski mask in june ? paul : well , okay , phyllis , i 'm also looking into the possibility of other robberies that night , of people wearing ski masks . phyllis : listen , paul , i really appreciate you pressuring heather into opening up this case file . i 'll never forget what you did for me . i will never forget it . paul : no problem . daniel 's a good kid . do you want me to , uh , walk those over to the d.a . 's office ? phyllis : no , no , no . i - i 'm gon na take care of it . i 'm gon na take care of it . they have to agree that this changes everything . [ scene_break ] ( telephone rings ) kay : ( clears throat ) yes ? hello ? jill : i met with the lawyers . kay : oh , how 'd it go ? jill : very well . so how do things stand with the i.p.o . ? kay : well , i have to admit , i am feeling some ambivalence towards turning part of my company over to strangers . jill : katherine , you have control over who 's invited in , at least initially . kay : i 'm not convinced that tucker mccall is a wise choice . maybe we should just , you know ... ( sighs ) keep our offer to people we know . jill : well , you 'll meet him tomorrow , and then just trust your judgment . kay : i 'm curious to see what you think of him . jill : yeah , we 'll see . kay : all right . you have a safe flight home , darling . jill : i will . thanks , katherine . tucker : business ? jill : just the biggest deal of my career . tucker : ( chuckles ) anything you could tip me off to ? jill : are we talking insider trading ? tucker : easy on the reins . i 'm a straight shooter , darlin ' . jill : ( chuckles ) okay , it is a stock deal , okay ? but it wo n't be made public right away . we 're offering an i.p.o . -- that 's an initial public offering -- by invitation only . see , we 're hoping to raise enough venture capital th -- oh , lord , i 'm boring you to tears , are n't i ? tucker : no , no , not at all . i find it fascinating . [ scene_break ] j.t . : lay off victoria . billy : calm down . it 's nothing personal . j.t . : no , you 've been gunning for the newman 's with all that trash you 've been writin ' . billy : good stories sell magazines . readers like to know even when the high and mighty newman 's have flaws . j.t . : but you do n't give a damn who you hurt , do you ? billy : i 'm just a journalist , man . i write what i see . j.t . : ( chuckles ) no , you 're not a journalist . you 're an opportunist . billy : yeah , see , i am not the pretender here . now you can put on that expensive handmade suit -- and it does look good -- but you 're not foolin ' anybody , especially victoria , because at the end of the day , you 're just a security guard , buddy . j.t . : you 're not worth this . ( chuckles ) j.t . : yeah , it 's j.t . i need you to throw out a trespasser . billy : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] victoria : i want to know what you plan to do about billy abbott . owen : mrs. hellstrom . victoria : he published grand jury testimony that was supposed to remain confidential . owen : ( sighs ) i 'm well aware . heather : i questioned billy , and he refused to name his source . victoria : does that mean you wo n't follow up ? heather : well , freedom of the press makes it difficult . victoria : so you 're just gon na drop it then ? owen : look , we need to make a swift example of anyone who leaks grand jury testimony . victoria : ( sighs ) thank you . [ scene_break ] amber : that 's the third guy . daniel 's innocent . with the -- this is -- this is proof ! phyllis : well , it raises reasonable doubt . amber : ( sighs ) you know , i went to see him earlier , and he was so low . he needs to know about this . i 'm gon na go back , and i 'm gon na cheer him up . phyllis : tell him not to give up . amber : i will . i will . ( chuckles ) deacon : well , we meet again . amber : ( sighs ) deacon : you lonely yet ? amber : not for long . deacon : she looked happy . phyllis : ( clears throat ) i want to talk to you . what do you know about these ? deacon : um , what are they ? phyllis : they 're surveillance photos taken the night of elkins ' murder . deacon : it 's got nothing to do with me . phyllis : it has everything to do with you . how dare you just sit back and say nothing and let my son take the rap for this ? how dare you plead the fifth ? deacon : well , so much for the sanctity of a closed hearing . phyllis : you 're gon na be really sorry you started this . phyllis : heather . ( sighs ) heather . heather : what is it now ? phyllis : right here -- surveillance photos taken the night of the murder . look at that . your father found them . a person in a ski mask wearing black , just like daniel said . heather : those photos are useless . [ scene_break ] tucker : people are never boring when they 're passionate about what they do . this deal excites you . your eyes are sparkling . jill : ( chuckles ) tucker : ( chuckles ) when you do what you love , it 's always inspirational . jill : are you loving what you 're doing ? tucker : i know the price of every bottle of booze on those shelves . i know how much i charge per drink . i know how much money this bar makes every day -- that 's the math . what 's intriguing is the fact that people can buy a bottle of booze for 20 bucks , yet they come in here . they spend $ 200 , $ 300 , one glass at a time for the same amount of pours , just so they can sit and talk to someone . jill : hmm . tucker : i 'll tell you a little secret -- we 're not in the business of selling booze here . jill : you 're not ? tucker : we 're sellin ' a cure for loneliness . jill : ( chuckles ) i never thought of it that way before , but you 're right . tucker : of course i 'm right . now you tell me more about this fascinating work you do . ( cell phone rings ) jill : mm , do n't go anywhere . hello ? paul : jill , its paul . i 've got some good news . i found some microfilm in the hall of records , and it looks like katherine 's baby was placed somewhere in ohio . jill : `` somewhere `` ? paul : right . i 'm headed down there now . i , uh , am hoping to pick up on a - a trail of some kind . jill : i want to be able to give katherine good news by christmas . paul : well , it could be the break we need , or it could be a dead end . i really ca n't go any further without talking to family members . you know , the smallest little memory could turn into a very important lead . jill : all right , just as long as katherine is not alerted . paul : all right , do n't worry about it . i will be very discreet . jill : okay . call me when you get to ohio . paul : all right , will do . jill : ( chuckles ) now where were we ? tucker : you were about to fascinate me . jill : ah . ( puts cell phone down ) [ scene_break ] murphy : ( chuckles ) paul : hey , murph . murphy : paul , what 's shakin ' ? paul : perfect timing . do , uh , do you have a few ? murphy : oh , i 'm just pickin ' up some food for me and the missus . paul : okay . murphy : what 's -- what 's on your mind ? paul : um , well , could we keep this between us ? i - i - i really do n't want katherine to know about it . [ scene_break ] daniel : surveillance photos from behind the gas station ? amber : mm , we found proof . daniel : how does that prove that the guy in the ski mask was in the alley with me ? amber : because it fits your description exactly . and your mom is gon na talk to the d.a . 's office , and maybe you can make bail . daniel : ( sighs ) amber : ( chuckles ) daniel : that 's good . that 's -- that 's great . i 'd do just about anything to get out of this place . ( chuckles ) amber : ( sighs ) daniel : leave it to mom to make things happen . [ scene_break ] phyllis : heather , are -- are you -- are you kidding me ? ( scoffs ) are you blind ? i mean , look . that person right there matches daniel 's description of the third man in the alley identically . look at that . heather : okay . phyllis : look at that right there . heather : yes , i see , but there is nothing tying that person to the crime , and the gym bag in the dumpster could have been filled with anything . we 'll never know , because it 's been hauled away to a county landfill somewhere . phyllis : okay , but -- but you can investigate . you can investigate because of these . heather : ( sighs ) i have a solid case against daniel -- evidence against him . he has motivation , opportunity , fingerprints on the murder weapon . phyllis : you know , i - i -- i hope none of your loved ones ever have to face prison for a crime they did n't commit . heather : look , i know that you think i 'm being a bitch , okay ? but if i go back and ask the d.a . 's office to spend their time and money investigating this so- called lead , i promise you , they 'll laugh in my face . phyllis : you can fight them . you can fight them . heather : if -- if i thought that daniel was innocent -- unfortunately , i 'm sure the right person is going to jail for the crime . phyllis : oh , okay , yeah . i bet -- yeah , i bet you 're sure . i bet you are . you know what ? you 're insane . you 're wrong , and i 'm gon na prove it . [ scene_break ] deacon : yeah , yeah , it 's me . uh , you remember that little message we discussed ? why , i think it 's time we deliver it now . all right . [ scene_break ] paul : jill hired me to look for katherine 's daughter . murphy : ahh . now when -- when did that happen ? paul : a few weeks ago . murphy : it now makes sense why you and jill were so lovey - dovey . uh , it -- it was your cover . paul : ( chuckles ) murphy : you know , i never did think that you and jill could be together . paul : well , jill does n't want katherine to find out about it until we have something , so i am hoping i can count on your discretion . murphy : hey , mum 's the word . paul : i was thinking that , uh , you being relatively new in katherine 's life , you would be the perfect person to ask her about that time . you can ask her a few questions , see if you can jog her memory -- you know , with a little finesse . murphy : uh - huh , me tactful ? that would be a first . paul : ( laughs ) well , you can see if she remembers anything . murphy : but what if you never find katherine 's daughter ? or worse , what if she 's had a - a tragic life that could have been prevented if katherine did n't give her up ? i mean , it would tear her apart . paul : will you think about it ? murphy : yeah . yeah , i will . paul : all right , thanks , murph . murphy : yeah . paul : good to see you . murphy : i 'll see you , paul . paul : all right . take care . j.t . : hey . murphy : hey , j.t . j.t . : how you doing ? murphy : oh , you 're lookin ' sharp . j.t . : well , thank you , sir . appreciate it . murphy : okay . paul : there you are . j.t . : paul . paul : never thought i 'd see you wearing a suit again . j.t . : well , that makes two of us . billy : hey . murphy : hey , billy , how you doing ? billy : i 'm good , man . how are you ? murphy : ( chuckles ) good . billy : hey , you know what ? who does this guy think he is ? i think i 'm gon na -- murphy : no , no , no , no , no , no . why do n't you and i have a cup of coffee ? come on . billy : yeah , all right . fine , a cup of coffee . murphy : yeah . paul : so it looks like you were pretty smart taking that job . j.t . : oh , you know ... paul : let me tell you , it 's not just the suit that looks impressive . it 's the way you wear it . j.t . : well , uh , this job has been good in a lot of ways . i mean , i 'm -- i 'm doing things i never would have at newman . paul : i always thought you underestimated yourself . i 'm proud of you . j.t . : yeah , well , i wish victoria felt that way . paul : what , is she having a hard time ? j.t . : well , let 's just say this , uh , this job has been a good career move , but it has n't been too good on my marriage . billy : go ahead , murphy . rip into me about the victoria article . just join the club , man . murphy : now why , uh , why would i do that ? i do n't know the first thing about running a magazine . but i do know you , and i know you 've been better . billy : ( clears throat ) so you 're disappointed ? murphy : billy , i 'm not the one to judge you . you are . so ask yourself this one question -- `` am i proud of what i 'm doing ? `` because at the end of the day , all the success in the world does n't mean squat if you 're not proud of who you are . thank you . you know , i wa -- i was raised with old - fashioned values , and one of the things my father taught me was ... do n't hurt a lady . billy : ( coughs ) ( coughs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kay : so , uh , let me get this straight -- you and nicholas are joining forces . victoria : yes , nicholas and i will be buying chancellor stock using money from our trusts . kay : well , ca n't you run it through the company ? victoria : no , because , um , well , i 'm just , um , i 'm just laying low -- keeping a very low profile . kay : mm - hmm . victoria : ( sighs ) kay : victoria , i know you 've been having a very difficult time . you do know that you can talk to me about anything . victoria : thanks . i 've tried calling my mom , but it 's -- it 's kind of difficult to get a hold of her right now ... kay : all right . victoria : with the time difference , and , you know , katherine , i really could use some advice . kay : uh , well , all right . all right , let 's just put business aside and -- and talk about what 's important . victoria : i wish my husband felt the same way . you know , katherine , it 's like ever since he got this new job , i do n't know . his priorities have changed , a - and i - i ju -- ( sighs ) we 've been arguing for months . kay : mm - hmm . victoria : i try to talk to him . i try to find common ground , but he either explodes at me or -- or he needs to leave . and that -- ( sighs ) i mean , i just do n't know how to break the cycle , katherine . kay : just because you 're ready to deal with things , uh , j.t . is n't . darling , he 's got to find his own way . and the only control in this situation , the only control you have over anything is yourself . victoria : you sound like my mother . kay : ( chuckles ) well , we learned the hard way -- truly , the hard way . all right , so what , um , what can you do to make your life better ? victoria : get a job . ( chuckles ) kay : well , what 's stopping you ? victoria : ( sighs ) well , newman 's off - limits , unless i want to work in dubai . it might be good to get away for a while . kay : mm - hmm . however , there is another option . victoria : which is ? kay : neil mentioned it before , and i think it 's a wonderful , wonderful idea . come to work for me at chancellor . victoria : well , i am honored that you would ask me to work at chancellor . kay : it may not solve all your problems , and , well , you 'd be doing the kind of work that you love , and it would be giving you breathing room from j.t . [ scene_break ] j.t . : we 've talked about taking a break from each other . paul : okay . well , you know , there 's nothing wrong with that . j.t . : victoria 's considering working for newman , uh , in dubai . [ scene_break ] victoria : taking a breather might actually be a good idea . that 's why nicholas . suggested that i work overseas for newman . kay : well , what about reed ? is n't he in school ? victoria : well , yeah . i 'll just -- i 'll take him with me . we 'd only be gone a couple of months , tops . [ scene_break ] j.t . : and i do n't like the idea of her taking reed away for so long . you know , when victoria and i both worked at newman , it was , uh , it was great , you know ? we saw each other all the time , but now it 's , uh , it 's a mess . [ scene_break ] kay : how does j.t . feel about that ? victoria : he does n't want me to go . kay : well , i would be thrilled to have you work at chancellor . victoria : i think no matter where i work , it 's not gon na change things with j.t . kay : i see . so your careers are not really the problem . [ scene_break ] paul : but something has changed dramatically between the two of you , and it -- it keeps -- it keep raising its ugly head . j.t . : are you talking about billy 's online piece ? paul : it ca n't be easy having your wife 's infidelity plastered all over the internet . [ scene_break ] victoria : just imagine if millions of people read about your indiscretions . kay : ( chuckles ) victoria : oh , what am i talking about ? ( chuckles ) they already have , have n't they ? kay : well , yes , but , uh , my book came out long after i made those mistakes . and it really does . it takes the sting out of it . victoria : you know , my affair almost destroyed my marriage . having it made so public ... kay : well , that must be very difficult . as much as j.t . loves you , he has to be struggling . victoria : katherine , i 'm worried that we 're past the point of no return , and i just do n't know if he 's gon na be able to trust me again ever . [ scene_break ] j.t . : victoria and i have talked about the affair . i 've forgiven her , and we 're moving past it . paul : you do n't really believe it 's that simple , though , do you ? it 's not easy to recover from that kind of betrayal , on both sides . trust me , i have been there . i 'm sure victoria feels guilty . and i would be very surprised to find out that you are -- are able to completely let it go and -- and trust her completely . [ scene_break ] kay : victoria , it 's gon na take time before j.t . can trust you again . but the question is , can you hang in there ? i mean , can you just keep reaching out to the man and risk rejection ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : maybe you 're right . you know , i -- maybe you 're right . i mean , i 've -- i 've been -- i 've been trying to talk myself into -- to moving past it , but i do n't know . i do n't know . maybe i - i 'll never be able to trust victoria completely again . [ scene_break ] amber : ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) phyllis : did you see daniel ? amber : yes , he got so excited when i told him about the photos . so what did heather say when you showed 'em to her ? phyllis : oh , um ... ( raises voice ) the incompetent assistant d.a . who 's sitting in the patio ... ( normal voice ) said they were useless , yeah . amber : no , no , no . that 's the best lead we 've had . phyllis : unless there 's a direct connection to the person in the photos and the crime scene , they 're useless in the case . amber : i 'm gon na kill her . phyllis : no , no . assaulting an officer of the court is not a good idea . it 's not gon na help daniel . [ scene_break ] paul : ( sighs ) got your message . what 's up ? heather : mm . just once i wish you were n't so good at your job . paul : uh , so phyllis showed you the surveillance photos ? heather : you could have warned me . paul : ( sighs ) check your phone . ( sighs ) heather : oh . well , okay , fine . but phyllis is delusional if she thinks those surveillance photos are gon na prove daniel 's innocence . would you please talk some sense into that woman ? paul : ( sighs ) she 's fighting for her son . i would do the same thing for you . heather : yeah , but there 's no connection between some random stranger tossing a gym bag into a dumpster and a crime scene . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you know it 's up to us to find a connection . amber : how ? phyllis : why would somebody after committing a murder take time to toss a gym bag in the trash unless there was something incriminating inside of it ? amber : so we go dumpster - diving and find the bag . phyllis : yeah , by this time , you know it 's in a landfill somewhere . amber : well , i will tear apart that landfill to save daniel . phyllis : so will i . amber : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] jill : ( chuckles ) tucker : leaving so soon ? jill : yes , i have to get back to genoa city . tucker : mm - hmm . jill : so what do i owe you ? tucker : on the house . jill : oh , come on . tucker : no , please . your money is no good here . jill : well , at least let me leave a tip . tucker : ( chuckles ) really , it 's not necessary . jill : ( chuckles ) oh , trust me , you 're gon na like that tip . [ scene_break ] murphy : uh , i ran into billy at the club . kay : well , i wish that young man would straighten up . murphy : i gave him , uh , i gave him a good kick in the pants , for what it 's worth . kay : well , he 's never going to change until he gets rid of his demons , and , um , you know , all we can do is be there for him when he needs us . murphy : mm - hmm . kay : you know , you said something earlier to me about this meeting with , uh , tucker mccall being the most important meeting of my life . and actually , i think the most important meeting of my life was on a riverbank october 29 , year 20 - 08 . murphy : that 's the day i first set eyes on you . hey , are you buttering me up so , uh , i 'll let you win ? kay : do n't need to . gin ! murphy : okay . kay : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] ( footsteps approach ) j.t . : hey . victoria : hey . j.t . : how 'd you know i was here ? victoria : um , you know when you got your flu shot ? i had the doctor put a homing device in your brain . so i just ... ( laughs ) j.t . : hey , listen . you know , maybe -- maybe i have thrown myself a little too hard into work . victoria : you do what you need to do , and we 'll deal with it , okay ? ( footsteps approach ) billy : hey , can i get a water ? j.t . : i 'm gon na deal with billy the way i should have earlier . victoria : no , hold on . wait a second . i 've already dealt with billy . you see that guy at the end of the bar ? billy : thanks . ( clears throat ) man : william abbott ? billy : uh , yes , sir . man : you 've been served . billy : oh , what the hell , man ? man : it 's about the , uh , leaked grand jury testimony . billy : thank you . mm - hmm . [ next_on ] mac : i just took a test to find out if i 'm pregnant . billy : and , uh ... mac : i find out this afternoon . judge : you will reveal your source , or i will find you in contempt . jill : i 've been so looking forward to meeting you , mr. mcca -- | kay and murphy play a game of gin , but kay 's mind is not on the game of gin , but on selling stocks of chancellor to the public . jill talks on the phone and tells the man that she will talk to her people . the bartender , tucker asks jill if she is willing to take a risk . a conversation begins between jill and tucker . phyllis tells paul to tell her that he has good news . paul lets her know about the surveillance tape footage which shows a third person in the alley . phyllis gets optimistic that this is what they have been looking for to clear daniel . at the jail , deacon tells the person on the phone that they will be hearing from him . deacon runs into amber , who is there to visit daniel . amber remarks that deacon must have more friends in here than on the outside . deacon begins to make snide remarks that daniel may be in here for the long haul . amber insists that they will get him out .daniel tells amber to forget about deacon . victoria urges j.t . for them to talk , but j.t . does n't think that talking would do any good . billy wants chloe found and to tell her to hold everything . heather join billy and demands to know who his informant is . billy refuses to disclose his informant . billy visits victoria and upon seeing billy , j.t . orders him out . jill tells kay that she had met with the lawyers . kay wants to know how it had gone . paul lets jill know that kay 's baby had been placed with a family in ohio . paul meets with murphy and tells him what he and jill had been up to . phyllis shows heather the surveillance camera footage , but heather refuses to use it . kay asks victoria to come to work for her at chancellor . |
noah : yeah , well , you 're just along for the moral support , so no , `` my son 's a genius . `` nick : got it . i 'm just here for a book ... on knitting . noah : all right . ( chuckles ) noah : mom ? nick : damn it , phyllis . jack : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sharon : ( sighs ) sharon : ( sighs ) what ? adam : i thought it was a dream , but you 're still here . this just feels ... right . sharon : well , except the part about being away from faith . ( sighs ) adam : i hate that being with me now means more time away from your daughter . sharon : ( sighs ) well , the only way that nick will let me see my own child is in his presence and in his home . adam : yeah , we have to fix that . sharon : starting with proving that you did n't kill skye . ( knock on door ) sharon : it 's okay . answer it . leslie : we have a problem . [ scene_break ] gloria : jeffrey , would you please -- jeff : if you say , `` jeffrey , would you please `` one more time -- gloria : all right . all right . fine . move your backside . get things ready for the chocolate fountain . katherine chancellor needs everything just so . mercury is in retrograde ... jeff : oh , wack - a - doodle garbage when i 'm bustin ' my hump here . gloria : mercury is in retrograde . communication is impeded . things go wrong . people get crazy , so we have to be vigilant and prepa -- hello , katherine . kay : hello , there . jeff : ( sighs ) kay : everything looks absolutely lovely . gloria : thank you . i was just telling jeffery , everything for the fund - raiser for the children is going to be perfect . kay : good . jeff : ( clears throat ) kevin : how 's that new shiner ? jeff : what do you want ? kevin : well , i have some questions about , uh , the books . jeff : what ? you want me to hand - hold you while you steal my bookie business right out from under me ? suck eggs , rodent . figure it out yourself . gloria : ( sighs ) kay : oh , dear . hello , my darling . kevin : hi . kay : so , uh , why am i always so surprised how capable your mother can be ? kevin : ( chuckles ) `` under the tree . `` it 's pretty cool , huh ? kay : mm . kevin : every kid should have a gift during the holidays , and it 's even better when it 's exactly what they want . kay : oh , and you ? what about what you want ? say , like , chloe ? kevin : ( laughs ) we 're not talking -- i already told you chloe and i are just friends . kay : ahh . kevin : besides , i have more important things that i need to worry about . kay : oh , such as ? kevin : such as , um , making enough money to fight for custody of daisy 's baby . i want to raise my niece . mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] daisy : um , your mom bought me really healthy food . daniel : well , i got ta go out . so if you need anything , ask the guard . daisy : hey , thanks again for having us . daniel : uh , i 'm takin ' off . you should probably go in there . man : you got it . daniel : ( sighs ) abby : hello ? daniel : hey , where are you ? abby : uh , home . daniel : okay , um , stay there . i 'll be right over . man : yeah ? jana : hello . i was here yesterday . i would like to see daisy ... alone . man : i 'll be outside . daisy : what 's going on ? what was that wink for yesterday ? jana : i have a proposition for you , and if you 're smart , you will say yes . daisy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] gloria : would you talk some sense into him , katherine ? you are in no position to be a father . kevin : uh , excuse you . um , at least this is something i want to do . daniel does n't want to do it . daisy is an inmate . i can do this . i do n't want this kid having the same childhood that i had . gloria : oh , so this is all my doing ? kevin : i 'm not daniel . i like the idea of kids . kay : kevin , becoming a father in this manner ... would n't you prefer to go a more ... traditional way ? kevin : well , yeah , but look at chloe and delia . that was untraditional , and those two are amazing together . and you know what ? i 'm pretty good with delia , too . kay : being good , i mean , is not going to get you custody . gloria : mnh - mnh . kay : do you understand that ? besides , you have not always been the model citizen you are today . gloria : extenuating circumstances , but true . kevin : yes , which is why i have hired an attorney . i 'm hoping that i can just deal with this with my sister , but if i ca n't , i will go to court . and , yes , i know that my chances are pretty terrible . [ scene_break ] jana : ( sighs ) maybe it 's you being pregnant or away from your aunt , but you 're not the same person who ... ( chuckles ) you 're not the same person who taunted me in that cage . now remember , you once asked me for help . and i see you now , and i want to help you build a relationship with your brother , but it 's not gon na be easy . daisy : well , what do you think it 'll take ? jana : kevin already cares about that baby , and he 's offered to raise it . daisy : oh , no . i am not sucking up to you or my brother by handing my baby over . i 'm keeping her . jana : no , you can not raise that child in your little prison cell . daisy : listen , vance abrams ' associate is working for me now . leslie ? she 's the one who got that basketball player acquitted . she 's gon na do the same thing for me , and then it 's gon na be me and daniel and this baby . we 're all gon na be together . jana : mm , but -- but -- but , daisy , daniel despises you , and he wants absolutely nothing to do with you or the baby . [ scene_break ] abby : hey . you sounded -- oh ! oh , hi . uh ... what are -- mm -- what are you doing ? daniel : i want things to go back to the way they were . abby : ( sighs ) abby : mm . [ scene_break ] phyllis : how is it that you come with food , but ... i 'm always hungrier after you bring it ? phyllis : that 's a good article , is n't it ? jack : that is one body blow after another . you and billy ready for the fallout ? phyllis : the only person who 's going to experience fallout is sharon , because everybody will know how twisted she really is . jack : there are other players , you know . they 're not gon na be too happy . phyllis : nick ? jack : actually , i was thinking of noah . kids have a tendency to want to protect their moms . phyllis : listen , i take responsibility for everything i wrote . it 's all true . jack : go get 'em , tiger . you got a big seller here . ( knock on door ) phyllis : oh , you know , that 's malcolm . we 're going to kay chancellor 's fund- raiser . jack : ahh . phyllis : `` restless style 's `` giving a check . hello . malcolm : hey . hey , guys . phyllis : ( chuckles ) hey . jack : hey . malcolm : i just , uh , just came from the office . the phones are blowin ' up about the sharon article . phyllis : ( squeals ) are they ? malcolm : oh , yeah . phyllis : that 's great . malcolm : ( chuckles ) phyllis : oh , i wish i could see sharon 's face when she reads it . [ scene_break ] sharon : `` we 're supposed to protect our children , always put them first . little faith , the most innocent of anyone in this story , deserves to know her mommy did n't do that `` ? adam : look at this . `` sharon turned her back on her , let the evil that separated them once before come back into their lives to separate them again . `` leslie : people on juries can read , too . they 'll have you convicted before you 're even charged . adam : you think nicholas will use this to get full custody of faith ? sharon : well , no matter how angry nick gets , he knows that faith needs me . but when noah sees this ... leslie : you know , i 'll leave you to it . i have to assess the damage this does and figure out how to reverse it . adam : for phyllis and billy to come after me -- that is one thing . but i mean ... sharon : well , i 'm fair game now . adam : because of me . sharon : ( sighs ) you know what ? i have to talk to noah . i 'll see you later . adam : hold on . wait . adam : that 's all . adam : hey , it 's me . we got ta meet somewhere . i need to talk . [ scene_break ] nick : ( sighs ) i mean , phyllis could n't back off once , not even for you and faith . noah : she loves ripping into mom , but this ... ( sighs ) nick : it 's ridiculous . sharon : noah . i saw your car in the parking lot . noah : ( sighs ) nick : and we just saw your article in this magazine . sharon : phyllis is -- is phyllis . she lashes out . i can -- i can take it , but you should n't have to deal with this . noah : then why did you give her the ammunition ? sharon : these are the same lies that she 's been peddling for years . noah : and , uh , which part was a lie ? that you did n't leave us for adam ? sharon : you and faith are my priority . you always have been . noah : i was at the house last night , mom . you did n't come home . sharon : okay , well , that 's not the point here . noah : do you have any idea how much time i spent worrying about you , afraid you 'd spin out , steal things , end up back in the psych ward ? but you 're fine , and yet you still want adam , which means i do n't want to know you anymore . nick : i hope trading your kids was worth it for adam . sharon : faith is still my little baby , nick . nick : who you are entitled to see whenever you would like at the tack house under my supervision , and adam is not to ever , ever be with you under any circumstances . [ scene_break ] malcolm : ( chuckles ) `` heroine addict , `` with an `` e `` ? ( chuckles ) that is very punny , phyllis . ( chuckles ) phyllis : honestly , malcolm , it feels good to put out the truth about sharon . malcolm : well , you did it with style and flair , might i add . phyllis : no , it 's a very well - written article . i mean , the proof is all there . sharon is n't just , you know , pathetic and needy . she 's selfish , self- destructive , deranged . she -- she 's fallen for her baby 's kidnapper . malcolm : look at you , rockin ' your righteous , take - on - the - world face . phyllis : that 's right . that 's right . i am . malcolm : go ahead , girl . phyllis : other than what daniel 's going through , this is the best i 've felt in years . i feel really good . malcolm : well , that 's a good thing , as long as adam does n't get all riled up and come after you . phyllis : he 's a weasel . i could take him any day . malcolm : well ... phyllis : ( chuckles ) malcolm : i believe it , 'cause you a bad girl . a weasel 's one thing . but a rabid weasel frothing at the mouth is a completely different animal entirely . [ scene_break ] jack : you called me . speak up . what do you want ? adam : you hate me . blah , blah . whatever . but you care about sharon , and you know phyllis took this thing too far . jack : phyllis told the truth , and now you and sharon get to live with it . [ scene_break ] abby : ( chuckles ) you want things to go back to the way they were ? daniel : ( sighs ) abby : you know , as far as lines go , that 's right up there with `` you complete me . `` daniel : ( sighs ) abby : so i am guessing that the whole daisy thing has been resolved , thank god . ( whispers ) obviously , i 've been missing you a lot . daniel : it 's worse . has jack talked to you ? has he mentioned anything to you at all ? abby : ( normal voice ) uh , stuff like daisy lives with your mom now . daniel : yeah , um ... she kind of lives with me now . i have this person who has purposely tried to screw up my life living in my apartment , and she always needs something . and it makes me feel like absolute garbage , because every time i look at her and i see that bump , all i can think about is how i - i want -- abby : how you want things to go back to the way they were . daniel : look , i ca n't make daisy go away . but you tell me how to fix things with you , and i 'll do it , whatever it is . abby : i ca n't be your quick fix . ( scoffs ) the fact that you would even come here knowing how i feel about all this , about daisy , about the baby , about you , it 's just -- it 's too much for me to handle , okay ? it 's not fair . daniel : well , do you think any of this is fair to me , either ? abby : but i ca n't do anything about that . this is all i can control ... which is why i want you to leave . daniel : hey . daniel : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kevin : hey , jeff , we really need to go over some of these details . jeff : go stuff an olive . kevin : look , it 's not like i begged hogan for this job , okay ? and you 're still in the game . i 'm just in charge now . so why do n't we go over some of the details of this arrangement so we can all make some money , okay ? jeff : you 're the computer genius whiz kid . you do n't need my help . kevin : hogan was talking about burning this place down when you were in boca . he did n't back off until i agreed to take over , so maybe you can stop being such a jerk and say thank you . jeff : ( sighs ) thank you , `` nut boy . `` ( cell phone buzzes ) kevin : hello ? hey , yeah , thanks for getting back to me . okay , can , uh , can you meet at gloworm ? that 'd be great . thanks . [ scene_break ] sharon : katherine , hi . hey , everything looks lovely . um , have you seen phyllis ? she and i have something to discuss . kay : yeah , well , i can imagine . i saw the new issue of `` restless style . `` sharon : mm , yeah . uh , she is relentless . all of the -- the lies a - and the name- calling . i mean , `` stupid , `` `` naive , `` `` evil '' -- i mean , she 's just -- she 's gone completely off the deep end , and this destruction has got to stop . kay : uh - huh , well , i recall something about you , uh , helping adam with an attorney , right ? sharon : well , i mean , adam has the right to representation , and he ca n't afford the fee , so i am helping him pay the retainer , but you know that he was never charged with anything . they could n't find any evidence that he hurt skye . kay : shh , shh , shh , shh . sharon : she 's disappeared . she 's done it before . it 's more of the same . kay : shh . sharon . sharon . now is he threatening you ? or i - is he demanding you -- you defend him ? or , darling , are you just plain stupid ? sharon : this is exactly the way phyllis works . she completely contorts the truth until people see things only the way that she wants them to . kay : ahh . well , i am very clear - eyed , my dear , but , uh , i can not imagine one legitimate situation where you would want to protect him . sharon : okay , well , i can explain the whole thing to you gladly , just later , because right now , i have to talk to phyllis . phyllis : kay . you look amazing . kay : thank you . phyllis : you really do . you look amazing . i want to get some shots of you . um , this is a great charity . i 'm so -- i 'm so glad you did this so the needy children can share in the magic of the holiday . sharon : um , phyllis , yeah , hi . i 'm standing right here . feel free to acknowledge me . or -- or can you only bash me in print ? that way , no one can call you a liar . kay : all right , stop it right now . this event is for the sake of the children . girls , i will not have anyone or anything standing in its way . phyllis : absolutely not . some -- some people do n't care about kids . excuse me . i have to talk to malcolm . sharon : katherine , i have the right to defend myself . kay : you take it elsewhere . and i will not tell you a second time . phyllis : hey . hey . daniel : hey . phyllis : ( sighs ) how 's it going with daisy ? daniel : she 's with the guard . phyllis : just a few more weeks until she has the baby , and then we 're done with her . daniel : well , yeah , then we have a whole new set of problems . phyllis : no , not really . daniel : ( scoffs ) kevin : ( clears throat ) hi there . phyllis : hello . look , i have to , uh , go air - kiss a few people who -- well , i have no idea who they are . ( laughs ) excuse me . daniel : hey . kevin : so i hear that , uh , daisy is living with you now . that 's got ta be ... different . daniel : yep . kevin : how 's the baby ? daniel : still not born . leslie : kevin , hello . kevin : leslie , hi . thank you for meeting me here . uh , i do n't know if you two know each other . daniel romalotti , this is leslie michaelson . daniel : vance 's assistant . leslie : yeah . daniel : associate , yeah . leslie : yeah , nice to finally meet you . i 've heard a lot about you . kevin : shall we ? leslie : yeah . daniel : hang on a second . what the hell is this all about ? kevin : well , i called her to see if daisy had mentioned my offer to raise the baby . daniel : ( scoffs ) ( chuckles ) just could n't leave it the hell alone , could you ? [ scene_break ] adam : you and all the other smug , sanctimonious , hypocritical jerks involved in this -- victor , phyllis , billy , nicholas -- you want to come after me , come after me . whatever . it bores me . but you go after sharon ? she has n't done anything to anyone . nick : dude , shut up . you started all this when you followed sharon to louisiana . phyllis never would have written that article if you had n't done that . jack : and i do n't fault phyllis for writing it , not one word of it . adam : and that is because , simply put , you , my friend , are a jackass . both of you are . you pledge your undying love to her over and over and over again , ad nauseum . but only if she plays your game by your rules , the way you want . if not , you toss her to the wolves . you two do n't deserve the kind of loyalty and forgiveness that sharon is capable of . jack : and you deserve her loyalty and forgiveness ? is that it ? adam : i will do whatever it takes to make sure that you do not keep sharon from her daughter . nick : what 'd you just say to me ? huh ? [ scene_break ] noah : hey . have you seen `` restless style `` ? abby : ( sobs ) noah : hey . [ scene_break ] kevin : so -- so let me get this straight . you want to keep daisy around for the baby 's sake , then just toss the baby away ? leslie : you guys want to do this here ? i mean , this is not the time or the place . daniel : no , you do n't get a baby as a consolation prize for having a crappy childhood . kay : listen to me . i 've ordered one person out of this place today . do not make me -- phyllis : daniel , walk away . walk away . walk away . kevin : no . no . no . no . no . this kid has no shot in life , none , because its mom is psycho and its dad is a deadbeat ! kay : kevin ! kevin ! phyllis : oh ! daniel ! jeff : whoa . whoa . whoa . hey , you guys . hey ! hey ! kay : stop it ! jeff : this is n't the kind of show the nice rich people came to see . gloria : please help yourselves to mimosas and enjoy the chocolate fountain . phyllis : wh - what , uh , let 's -- let 's go home . let 's go home . gloria : angel . kevin : leave me alone . gloria : angel . kevin : leave me alone . kay : ( mutters ) oh , thank god for the children . hi , sweetheart . how are you ? malcolm : you want to go after him ? phyllis : he does n't want mommy right now . i want to celebrate . this is our biggest issue ever . i want to celebrate . it 's a red - letter day . malcolm : all right , well , you bein ' punny again ? phyllis : oh , yeah , you know , `` scarlet letter , `` blah , blah , blah , `` a. `` malcolm : ( chuckles ) yeah . yeah , i get it . i get it . phyllis : i got a million of 'em , all right ? malcolm : ( chuckles ) unbelievable . let 's get a cocktail . hey , man , can you get the lady a mimosa ? and , uh , i 'll have a gin and tonic . thank you . [ scene_break ] nick : you want to protect that bond ? the one of sharon and faith ? the little girl who you said was dead ? jack : faith is none of your business , you hear me ? adam : oh , she 's being used to hurt sharon . that is my business . and your old buddy red makin ' sharon out to look like she 's evil -- that woman is nothing but a she - devil who has bloodlust at the very sight of sharon . now she is evil . nick : you should have stayed dead . then skye would still be alive . adam : you do n't care about her . you do n't care about anything but your ego and who is stroking it today . and it must be phyllis , because she 's making sharon out to look like she 's some demented freak for backin ' away from old `` saint nick . `` phyllis is nothing but a vindictive freak . you want to keep your kids away from evil ? you want to do that ? you keep 'em away from that psycho bitch . ( grunts ) adam : yet another sucker punch , huh ? at least we know who the good guys are . [ scene_break ] noah : you okay ? abby : am i all `` raccoony `` ? noah : well , yeah , but you 're allowed to be . abby : this thing with daniel was supposed to be fun -- fun , angst - free . and then i just ... ( scoffs ) noah : ( sighs ) abby : i started wanting more against my better judgment , and i told him , and he said he did , too . and then bam ! daisy shows up . `` surprise . you 're gon na be a daddy . `` noah : yeah , but only because she drugged him . i mean , if that happened to a girl , the guy 'd be locked up . abby : no , i know that . i - i - i just -- there 's gon na be a baby . a baby . do i look like the stepmommy type to you ? noah : whoa . abby : ( scoffs ) noah : wait , wait , wait . you said you wanted more . you did n't say you wanted to be married . abby : i know . supportive girlfriend . stand by your man . i mean , how is that -- that -- how is that me ? it 's not me . noah : first of all , being a dad , that 's not daniel . i mean , he broke up with amber rather than play `` happy little family , `` so he ca n't blame you for feeling the same way . abby : he did n't blame me . he just left . noah : yeah , well , at least he , uh ... ( sighs ) he knows what he wants and what he does n't . my mom gets faith back , and she just -- she walks away . abby : ( sighs ) adam is the most repulsive , creepiest ... i did see that `` restless style `` cover , by the way . noah : yeah , but the truth is , you give someone a chance , and ... ( sighs ) they just let you down . abby : i guess -- i do n't know . i guess the question is , what ? we 're supposed to love them , anyway ? noah : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jana : are you well ? daisy : ( sighs ) i 'm not bleeding anymore , if that 's what you mean . i still have placenta previa , but i think being out of that cell really helps . jana : yeah , it does , does n't it ? daisy : mm . jana : you see , 'cause i understand ... daisy : ( sighs ) jana : what that 's like to have a nice , soft bed , lots of food . and , of course , the thought of having your freedom just snatched away -- you know , that 's really awful , is n't it ? just like how it 's so awful for me to think about losing kevin forever . daisy : ( chuckles ) you ca n't compare being in jail to being single . jana : ( chuckles ) daisy : ( chuckles ) jana : look , you want your freedom , and i want kevin back , and i think that we can help each other . so once the baby 's born , phyllis will not protect you . and that means that leslie michaelson and vance abrams are not gon na bother with you , either , and daniel , well , he 's just gon na wash his hands of you . so , daisy , if you do n't want to be alone and end up in prison , you 're going to need a friend . daisy : hmm . jana : a friend who cares about you , right ? daisy : i already told you . i 'm not giving my baby to kevin . jana : ( chuckles ) no . you 're gon na give it to me . daisy : you want my baby ? jana : well , you see , i 've got lots of experience with children . i work at a preschool , and ... ( sighs ) if the baby lived with me , then kevin would want to be a part of her life . and then it would be like we 're back together . and it would be our life together . daisy : wait . no . what are we gon na tell people when -- when i 'm -- i - i 'm -- when they hear i 'm giving my daughter to the woman i held hostage ? they 're gon na suspect somethi -- jana : well , we would n't say anything now . we would take our time , and it would be a story of forgiveness and healing . and once we 're close , i would refuse to testify against you . and then you 'll probably get off then . and then , you realize that you 're not ready to raise this child . and then you look at me as your safe haven . ( sighs ) and , you know , you could see the baby whenever you want , no strings attached . and you would n't have that constant reminder of daniel and how you tricked him . he might actually come around , daisy . and that would mean the two of you might actually have a chance at romance . ( sighs ) you see ? it 's all so simple , really . daisy : okay , do you really think that 's all possible ? jana : i do . daisy : okay . well , you know what ? if you can keep me out of jail , and you 'll help me with daniel , we have a deal . [ scene_break ] kevin : i 'm sorry about that . leslie : oh , hey , not the worst fight i 've seen . first one at a `` presents for the kids `` event , though . kevin : ( chuckles ) well , i guess that shows you how serious i am about this . i 'm willing to get into a fight with my best friend . [ scene_break ] leslie : so why should she pick you to adopt her child ? kevin : because i 'm ready . because i want to . even phyllis has n't offered to raise the kid . phyllis : kay chancellor , thank you very much for letting `` restless style `` be a part of your `` under the tree `` fund - raiser . here you go . ( laughs ) kay : oh . phyllis : aw , thanks . as a mother , i know there is nothing more important than keeping a child 's dream alive . so thank you . kay : oh , thank you so much . phyllis : uh - huh . mwah . ( chuckles ) sharon : are you sure about that , phyllis ? because you sure seemed pleased today when you crushed my children with that garbage you wrote . phyllis : oh , um , i think what sharon is talking about is the latest issue of `` restless style . `` it 's really fantastic . it 's a page - turner . uh , consider it my gift to the community at large . malcolm : ladies , why do n't we go take some more photos over there ? like way over over there . gloria : yes , ladies , please . and , katherine , come with me . i have more checks for you . [ scene_break ] sharon : you just ca n't stop attacking me , can you , phyllis ? you know what ? you 're like the ultimate mean girl in school , only you know what ? this is n't junior high school anymore , and i 'm not gon na run off to the little girls ' room and cry . i am standing right here , and i am telling you , i am not going to let you hurt my children ever again ! phyllis : you chose a baby - stealing murderer to be with over your own children , and instead of slinking back with him , you are here making a spectacle of yourself . what , do you want to hurt your children all the more ? sharon : phyllis , i love my children . but you -- you are full of hate and venom . you 're like a snake . phyllis : he 's a murderer . adam is a murderer . and you just ca n't see that . i - i know you hear the words , but they just do n't seem to register in your brain . it 's too bad . it 's too bad that faith does n't have a mom who really cares about her . sharon : oh , i do care about faith . i do care about faith . phyllis : no , i 'm talking about ashley . she should be back with ashley , because that woman really cared about your daughter . ( grunts ) oh ! oh , my god ! oh , my god ! sharon : you made me -- you made me stoop way down to your level , phyllis ! phyllis : you could not reach my level if you were airlifted ! sharon : ( gasps ) aah ! ( breathing heavily ) phyllis : oh , my god . oh , my god , no one can rescue you , sharon . sharon : i do n't need any rescuing , phyllis . aah ! phyllis : oh , my god ! oh , my -- sharon : ( yelling indistinctly ) liar ! stop lying about everything ! [ scene_break ] kay : i 'm -- i 'm so sorry about this mess . bye - bye now . bye . good - bye . jana : what -- hi . hi . kevin : hi . jana : ( sighs ) um , i thought you should know i 've just gone to see daisy . kevin : why ? jana : well , all of our lives have changed so much because of her , and , uh , there 's a lot of bad energy that 's still lingering , so i thought maybe -- i thought -- if i go to see her , maybe we could work towards forgiveness and try and replace some of this negative energy with something positive . kevin : well , if that makes you feel better , then good . jana : we talked about the baby . and since , you know , you would make such a wonderful father , i was -- kevin : you -- you told her that ? jana : ( sighs ) yeah . i mean , kev , i 've seen how good you are with delia . ( sighs ) you have so much love to give . ( chuckles ) um , i do n't think that there 's anyone better to raise this baby . and i think daisy really listened . are you upset that i 've gotten involved now ? kevin : no . i can use all the help i can get . so thank you . [ scene_break ] daisy : you 're back . daniel : chopped salad . daisy : great . thanks . daniel : ( sighs ) daisy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] noah : i guess this is the upside to being on the same continent as you . abby : yeah , it is kind of awesome that we can get together and agree that people suck . noah : well , i heard , uh , mercury was in retrograde . abby : so everything is going to become shiny rainbows of happiness after mercury `` un - retrogrades `` ? noah : rainbows ? uh , not so much . maybe just , uh , different shades of normal . [ scene_break ] nick : ( sighs ) malcolm : hey , what 's happenin ' , man ? careful . you might want to hose her down . ( chuckles ) jack : what the -- phyllis : ( laughs ) jack : sharon ? phyllis : oh . adam ? ( laughs ) oh , my goodness . i think my story about sharon brought some extra excitement . ( laughs ) jack : yikes . it 's a good thing i love you . phyllis : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] adam : sharon , what happened ? sharon : did someone hit you ? adam : it does n't matter . are you okay ? sharon : ( sighs ) i can take a shower . i can wash my clothes , but i ca n't make noah understand how much he means to me , and i 'm afraid that nick is gon na try to take faith away from me forever . adam : what do you want to do ? sharon : i want to fight . no matter what else they do to me , they 're not gon na take away my daughter . adam : come here . ( sighs ) [ next_on ] nick : if noah leaves town and does n't come back , that 's on billy 's head and yours . colin : i 'm here to help you , if you 'll let me . adam : maybe it would be best if you and i just walked away from each other . | nick sees the article about sharon and adam . adam and sharon are alone in a hotel room when leslie comes to visit . gloria orders jeffrey to get the chocolate fountain ready for katherine as she arrives . kevin asks him about his eye , but jeffrey only has slurs for him . katherine asks kevin about his relationship with chloe , but he insists that it is only a friendship . daisy thanks daniel for letting her move in . daniel calls abby to talk about them . when jana visits her alone , daisy wants to know what is going on . gloria asks katherine to talk to kevin about adopting daisy 's baby . daisy insists on keeping her baby . daniel asks abby to go back to the way things were between them . abby is for the idea until she finds out that daisy is living with daniel . jack blasts phyllis for the article that she wrote about sharon . malcolm arrives and lets phyllis know that the phone lines at `` restless style ' are all abuzz with callers about the article about sharon defending adam . leslie tells adam and sharon about the article in `` restless style . `` sharon insists on going to see noah . |
minister : do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife ? deacon : i do . minister : do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband ? nikki : i do . minister : then by the power vested in me by the state of nevada , i pronounce you husband and wife . you may kiss the bride . [ scene_break ] michael : the second autopsy on diane confirms that blunt force trauma was the cause of her death . not that the drug succinylcholine was n't a factor -- it was found in her bone marrow . victor : hmm . not surprising . michael : most importantly , uh , when they reexamined the leather case and the syringe , they found fingerprints they had n't seen before -- yours . [ scene_break ] nick : okay , i need you to listen to me . avery : why ? what can you say ? you want to add me to the rotation . you go from phyllis to me to sharon . forget it . i do n't want any part of that . [ scene_break ] ricky : if i get caught , i 'm not gon na have a career at all . phyllis : no , no , no , no . you 're not gon na get caught . relax , please . i have this covered . ricky : ( sighs ) phyllis : it 's gon na pay off for you . it 's gon na pay off for both of us , i promise . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) this is the worst thing that you could have done ! are you gon na tell me that you do n't know how much this hurts me ? billy : it 's not what you 're thinking . believe me , it 's not . victoria : no , i do n't want to hear your excuses , so do n't even start . i ca n't stomach it right now . i want you to get out ! billy : victoria , stop -- victoria : get out ! billy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] avery : perfect . nick : you 're here again ? they 're gon na start charging you rent . okay , um , i owe you an apology for storming out of here earlier like that . avery : well , you were anxious to get to sharon . nick : well , i found her -- with adam , and for the record , she was not tricking adam into confessing that all his testimony was a lie . they were just looking like they wanted jump on each other . avery : mm - hmm . nick : it 's completely predictable . not that i 'm not upset with you . avery : oh . what a relief . nick : look , sharon can be very convincing when she 's trying to deny her feelings for adam . she even convinces herself . you ca n't just listen to what she says . you have to pay attention to what she does . it 's more important . avery : well , that sounds like someone else i know . the way you launched out of here to run to sharon 's rescue -- what does that say about your feelings ? nick : ( pops lips ) okay , i know where this is going . avery : you are jealous of adam and sharon . nick : no , i am not . avery : really ? because i saw the two of you arguing . yeah , i was here . you did n't see me because you were so intensely focused on sharon . nick : because her behavior is putting my daughter at risk . avery : oh , really , nick ? you 're gon na blame faith for this ? you know , next time you want to criticize sharon for her lack of self - awareness , why do n't you check out those industrial - strength blinders you 're wearing ? ( scoffs ) who am i to talk ? i did n't see what was right in front of me . you know , i knew you were n't , maybe , completely over phyllis , but you 're not even over sharon . [ scene_break ] sharon : oh . adam : hello , again . sharon : i did n't know anyone was here . adam : just getting some files from my dad 's study . sharon : well , gabrielle told me that there 's a ... package up here for me . sharon : there it is . adam : you know , um , i wanted to , uh ... i wanted to compliment you on the way that you handled yourself with nicholas . you really -- you really put him in his place . sharon : well , i 'm a lot stronger when i 'm ... standing up for my daughter . adam : you were standing up for me , too , although i -- i wo n't read much into that . sharon : yeah , i would n't . it was just a ... a heat - of - the - moment kind of thing . adam : when you 're pushed in a corner or you 're upset , you tend to have an instinct to defend me . i tend , in the same situation , to lash out at you . example , the -- the wedding ceremony in prison . i s ... ( sighs ) i set all that up only to humiliate you in the end . it was n't the worst thing i 've ever done , but it was probably the smallest . i 'm sorry . if i could undo that -- sharon : you ca n't . adam : your ring . sharon : i thought you gave it to the prison guard . adam : a heat - of - the - moment thing -- i went back for it . sharon : because it 's your mother 's . adam : yes , but that 's not the only reason . i would give anything to have you wear this ring again . [ scene_break ] mauro : mr. baldwin . michael : oh , yeah . yeah ? mauro : i do n't know if you 've heard that detective malloy has been removed from the case . i 'll be leading the investigation now , along with paul williams . michael : duly noted . mauro : you might find this interesting . victor : there you are . michael : uh ... were you aware that detective malloy had been removed from this investigation ? victor : yeah , i heard . michael : um , did you also know that his last official act was to order the crime lab to reexamine all of the evidence in case they had missed something before ? victor : hmm , is that so ? michael : i just received , uh , a file ... victor : yeah ? michael : of the latest forensic data . victor : uh - huh . what does it say ? [ scene_break ] deacon : you know , i am a very , very lucky man . it 's time to get married . nikki : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victoria : how could you have bought into this rumor ? it 's completely ridiculous ! billy : i did n't buy into anything . i just -- i do n't know what 's going on , for sure . victoria : no , you do n't , so drop it . billy : i would love to hear an explanation of what 's been happening that does n't involve things hitting the fan for somebody in your family , but i ca n't think of one . can you think of one ? victoria : ( sighs ) billy : no ... ( sighs ) honey , i know you 've been going through a lot , but i thought i should give you the heads - up , 'cause this could get really ugly . ( cell phone alert chimes ) victoria : listen , the past few months , i have been handling things on my own just fine without you , so please , do n't worry about me . victoria : are you kidding me ? ! billy : what ? what 's wrong ? victoria : `` things could get ugly , `` huh ? i guess you knew what you were talking about . billy : what , the story already got out ? victoria : `` ' nikki newman accused of murder , ' says ' restless style . ' `` billy : ( sighs ) victoria : you just could n't resist , could you ! my mother is not a suspect in diane 's murder , and she never has been . billy : honey , right , but you said so yourself , your father would never confess to a crime he did n't commit unless he was trying to -- victoria : unless he was trying to protect somebody that he loves , but it does n't follow that it 's my mother . billy : okay , who are you suggesting ? nick ? abby ? but , i mean , you said that there 's -- victoria : no , i said it could n't be them . billy : okay , well , you have been around them a lot , and you would have picked up on something like that . victoria : oh , billy , come on . billy : look , you have n't been around your mother . no one has . she 's been pretty much outside of the realm of communication . victoria : yeah , well , that 's because she 's ... ( sighs ) that -- that has nothing to do with murder , okay ? just ... billy : you ever think that , uh , maybe she 's been drinking ? victoria : ( sighs ) no , i do n't want -- i do n't -- no , i do n't want to believe that . billy : but it has crossed your mind , right ? i mean , that 's what your mom does when she has something to hide -- she withdraws . [ scene_break ] paul : victor ... victor : what ? paul : look at me . you know how i feel about nikki . you know how i will always feel about nikki . victor : i do . mm - hmm . paul : and you can trust me . i wo n't let her down . victor : i 'm counting on that , okay ? paul : then tell me what i need to know . whatever she has done , i can help her . there are extenuating circumstances . i can bring them to light in my investigation and make sure they go easy on her ... victor : ( sighs ) paul : but i need to know the whole story . victor : you misunderstood me . i did n't mean to imply that nikki was guilty , all right ? i just meant to , um ... meant to ask you to really look after her . paul : that 's all you 're gon na tell me ? that 's all i have to do ? victor : well , i think looking after nikki is enough , do n't you ? it means everything to me . [ scene_break ] deacon : i have the wedding gown ! take a look at this . nikki : ( sighs ) deacon : here , check that out . nikki : you bought a dress ? deacon : yeah , wait till you see this thing , huh ? nikki : oh , my god , it 's white . deacon : yeah ! you 're gon na look gorgeous in this . i mean , you 'll look gorgeous . nikki : a veil ? are you kidding me ? deacon : yeah , i - i told the woman at the boutique nothing 's too good for my bride , huh ? hey , come on , please . take it easy with that stuff . you 're not gon na make it through the ceremony . you know , i think i know what the problem is . you see , you forget how good we used to be together . nikki , we used to have a real connection . well , there 's gon na be plenty of time for you to remember once we 're married . [ scene_break ] nick : you know , it blows my mind that you are taking this attitude with me . i have been right and you have been wrong so many times about adam . sharon : i have admitted my faults . i 've begged for your forgiveness . i 've changed . nick : yeah , i 'd like to believe that , but that is just not what i 'm seeing . sharon : no , because you 're only looking for reasons to punish me ... nick : absolutely not true . sharon : and what 's worse is you are using faith to do it . nick : well , think that if you want , but my only concern is the welfare of our daughter . sharon : you know , if that 's what this were really about , then you would n't keep threatening to take her away from me , because you know damn well she needs me . nick : then we can compromise . you can come and see her whenever you would like at my place , under my supervision . sharon : ( sighs ) fine . let 's do it on your terms , for now . nick : and what 's that supposed to mean ? sharon : well , you have all the power . you have full custody , but do n't expect that to last , because i 'm taking you back to court , and you 're gon na see just how much stronger i 've become when i fight you and win . [ scene_break ] adam : nikki . nikki , you home ? gabrielle : mrs. newman is n't here . adam : when will you , uh , when will you be expecting her ? gabrielle : i really could n't say . may i show you out ? adam : uh , no , i actually have to grab a considerable amount of files from the study , so i might be a while . you do n't have to hang around on my account . i 'll be fine . gabrielle : yes , sir . adam : ( exhales slowly ) nikki , guess who ? just calling for a little progress report , see if you 've managed to get your son to butt out at newman . hopefully , you have managed to do this . if not , it had better be soon . [ scene_break ] sharon : i knew that adam would be arrogant enough to think that i would fall into his mind games again , but how could you think that ? nick : i just walked in and saw you staring into his eyes like you could n't get enough of him . sharon : nick , i was trying to get him to open up to me , to trust me , or did n't avery tell you that that was part of the plan ? nick : what about when you were with him the other night , before you came up with `` the plan `` ? you did n't think i knew about that , did you ? sharon : we just happened to run into each other . nick : you swore to me up and down that you were done dealing with adam . this is the second time that you have been with him since . sharon : and both times , there is a reasonable explanation . look , nick , if you do n't want to listen to reason , that 's not my problem . that 's yours . [ scene_break ] victoria : mom was n't in genoa city the night that diane was killed , and she definitely was not in the park . billy : but she was missing that night . victoria : ( sighs ) well , she was probably on a bender , or -- or bar - hopping in dubuque . billy : i hope so . i ... ( laughs ) i mean , because it 's a rock - solid alibi -- lots of witnesses , easy to check . but ... ( sighs ) what if the police already did check ? what if they started looking into her whereabouts and came up with answers that your father did n't like ? maybe that 's what sparked his sudden confession . [ scene_break ] paul : the timing of your confession raises a lot of questions for me -- just as ronan malloy was closing in on nikki . victor : now ronan malloy has been pulled from the case , has he not ? paul : you know , victor , the more you draw attention away from all this evidence that is piling up on nikki ... ( sighs ) this dread in my stomach grows . victor : oh , just let it go . paul : ( sighs ) how worried do i need to be ? victor : are you asking as an investigator , or as a friend ? paul : you should know the answer to that . victor : you should be very worried . [ scene_break ] deacon : ( laughs ) it 's not bad , eh ? hey , we even got a view of the strip . you know , i was born and raised in this town . god , i love me some las vegas . nikki , come on , please . i mean , you really do n't want to do this . nikki : no , you 're right . if i put all these together , it 's still not enough to get me through a wedding to you . ( sighs ) yes , hello . could you please send up a bottle of vodka immediately ? thank you . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] billy : so how 'd it go with your dad ? victoria : terrific , except for the part where he wanted me to lie and say that i saw him kill diane . billy : i 'm sorry ? victoria : ( sighs ) it does n't matter . nobody believed him anyway , especially not the judge . he tried to plead guilty today , and they completely rejected it , flat out . the only one standing behind him now is adam . billy : ( chuckles ) who 's gon na take that seriously ? victoria : my dad is so desperate to take responsibility for this . i 'm afraid that it means that he knows who the killer really is , and that it 's somebody that he loves . billy : ( clears throat ) victoria : you do n't think that it 's my brother or sister ? i mean , do you ? billy : ( clears throat ) there 's another possibility . victoria : well , wh - who ? billy : ( sighs ) you know how i told you that i had an appointment with ricky williams ? well , he was trying to impress me . apparently he 's plugged in to the murder investigation , and , uh , well , there 's another suspect . victoria : not nick or abby . billy : no , no , no , not your siblings . ( clears throat ) your mom . [ scene_break ] ricky : ( shivers ) paul : hey . ricky : hey . paul : how are you ? i 've been -- i 've been meaning to get in touch with you and track you down . ricky : well , here i am . paul : well , i got ta get back to the police station right now , but , uh , this case is -- ricky : yeah , yeah , yeah , i know . i - i 've -- i 've been reading about it . paul : all right , but let 's get together soon , okay ? ricky : all right . you 've got my number . paul : yeah , you bet . phyllis : ricky , hey . well , this is fortuitous . you know , i 've been racking my brain , trying to come up with some sort of settlement of our legal issues that would benefit both of us . ricky : that 's great . you can discuss that with my attorney . phyllis : yeah , you know , actually , um , i 'm not gon na do that . pardon me . ricky : ( sighs ) phyllis : see , you do n't know avery like i know her . she 's sort of , you know , paint - by - numbers type of gal , and i 'm more like , um , somebody who would color outside of the lines . i have a feeling you understand that . that 's good , that innocent look . that 's really good . you should use that . it 'll help for what i have in mind . [ scene_break ] michael : hey . avery : caffeine fix wear off ? michael : i am here for my wife . she wants brownies for dessert . what 's your excuse ? avery : i never left . time flies when you 're hardly getting anything done . can i get a refill , please ? woman : yeah . avery : thank you . michael : you do know it was always a long shot that sharon could trick adam , right ? avery : well , if nick keeps interfering , yes . i just -- with his father 's freedom at stake , why would he do that ? michael : you 'd think i 'd have an answer for you , given the hours that your sister and i have spent dissecting the tortured nick / sharon dynamic . avery : wait , i knew you were phyllis ' lawyer -- michael : and her friend . avery : and i know you disapprove of me representing daisy . michael : i despise it . avery : well , that 's fair , given what your wife has endured . michael : my wife ? my wife . my wife , my son , my brother , my brother 's wife , not to mention your nephew daniel . i 'm the one who found him bleeding to death in the snow , where she left him unconscious . did you know that ? avery : everyone deserves a right to a competent legal defense , michael , you know that . michael : ( sighs ) ( laughs ) oh , it 's so noble , and oh , so very irrelevant to your reasons for taking her case . you want to make phyllis pay for rejecting you . avery : wow , you do talk to phyllis , 'cause that 's exactly something she would say . michael : oh , your sister has flaws , god knows , but at least she owns 'em . she does n't go around trying to pass herself off as some kind of saint . oh , looky , looky . more fallout from your brilliant plan . ( clicks tongue ) brownies . sharon : thank you for agreeing to meet me . things got a little bit out of hand before , but there are just things i could not say to you in front of adam . nick : i already know . avery told me that you were gon na try and get adam on tape admitting that he never actually saw dad kill diane . sharon : nick , do you know -- i would have been on my way to the d.a . right now with proof , if you had n't interrupted us . nick : ( scoffs ) give me a break , sharon . the only thing that adam was gon na confess was his undying love for you . if i had n't walked in when i did , you guys might have been in bed together already . [ scene_break ] avery : ( exhales slowly ) michael : thank you . hey . so you were saying ... avery : well , i had a very brave volunteer offer to go undercover and get adam to show his hand . michael : ( laughs ) sharon as mata hari . i ca n't picture it . avery : well , that 's what we were hoping -- adam would n't see it coming , either . michael : did he ? avery : i do n't know . i have n't heard from sharon yet . michael : then what did you mean when you said you 'd learned something new ? avery : i learned that nick newman totally loses it at the thought of adam being anywhere near his ex - wife . [ scene_break ] nick : i had one rule for you , just one . sharon : first of all , who are you to dictate rules to me ? nick : i 'm the guy who decides where our daughter spends her time and who it 's with . adam : sharon and i having a conversation in no way endangers faith . sharon : adam , please . nick : you do realize this is the third time that you have lost faith because you choose to spend your time with this demented subhuman ? sharon : okay , i hurt you , and he hurt me , and now that gives you free rein to be as abusive as you want to be ? nick : pointing out that you continually make the same pathetic mistakes is not abusive . sharon : this is your tactic with us -- dismissal . is that what you 're gon na do to faith when she disappoints you one day ? nick : i 'm not the one who dismissed faith or ran away from her or gave her up for the sake of whatever it is you two have together . adam : sharon is an excellent mother , and you 're not gon na separate the two of them again . sharon : that 's right , he 's not , because i 'm not gon na let him . nick : try me . [ scene_break ] billy : you have actually never met nikki newman , have you ? ricky : no . billy : no . she 's about yeah big . the idea of her killing anything larger than a cockroach is laughable . ricky : well , i do n't think the police are laughing . billy : what do you want , man ? ricky : i told you , i want to work for you . billy : yeah , and if you do n't get what you want , you 're gon na run with the story ? you 're gon na spread it around ? are you threatening my family ? ricky : no , no , i 'm just trying to show you that i 've got what it takes to -- to get the big story . billy : well , that 's not the type of story that we 're interested in here . ricky : mr. abbott , i - i assure you -- billy : thank you anyway , though . elevator 's still right there . [ scene_break ] victoria : i know that you 're protecting someone . who is it ? victor : i confessed because i 'm guilty . mauro : time 's up . victoria : i will figure this out . victor : congratulations on your recent `` inheritance . `` i trust the money was transferred to your account . you got something for me ? [ scene_break ] nikki : ( moans ) ( sighs ) ( grunts ) ohh . deacon : good , you 're up . i wanted to let you sleep as long as i could , but i got ta -- got ta tell you , we got ta hurry , yeah . nikki : what ? what ? what do you mean ? deacon : we 'll go to the airport . nikki : what ? i 'm -- i 'm not going anywhere with you . deacon : yeah , you are , and i 'll tell you why -- because i witnessed diane 's murder . nikki : stop , i - i 'm not talkin ' about that anymore . deacon : well , you 're gon na want to hear this . nikki : ooh . deacon : nikki , it was n't you . you did n't do it . look , i know you were covered with blood , diane 's blood , and i know you woke up with that rock in your hand , but that 's because you were trying to save her . nikki : no , no , no , no , no . that -- that is not true . deacon : yeah . nikki : save her from who ? deacon : from victor ... and from victoria . nikki : victoria ? deacon : victor was really laying into her , all right ? and -- and then , she started -- she started calling you names , terrible names , and -- and victoria lost it . she picked up a rock and she started just hitting her in the head again and again . and then i heard the scream , and -- and you came over , and you grabbed that rock . you tried to get it away from her , and it was too late . nikki : they never said anything to me about that . deacon : ( laughs ) well , of course they did n't . you know , they think you do n't remember . but what they did n't realize is , i was there . nikki : ( moans ) deacon : look , i do n't -- i do n't give a damn about victor , and the only reason that i 've been protecting victoria is for your sake , but i got ta tell you , this secret is starting to eat away at me , you know ? i - i - i almost went to the cops twice . nikki : no ! no , you better not . deacon : well , i mean , you could -- you could talk me out of it . you could almost talk me out of anything . all you have to do is just -- just be sweet to me , just be sweet to me like you used to . nikki : you ca n't be serious . deacon : well , i 'm afraid i 'm very serious . either we go to vegas together , or i 'm going to the police by myself . [ scene_break ] michael : you want to explain to me how your fingerprints got on a leather case that you never touched ? victor : well , i think the evidence speaks for itself , and in light of that evidence , the judge has every reason to accept my guilty plea . michael : no , no , victor , you 're digging yourself in too deep . victor : i do n't want to discuss this any further , okay ? you know damn well that i have my reasons for what i 'm doing . [ scene_break ] deacon : mm . nikki : that 's the last time you 'll ever kiss me . deacon : ( laughs ) what ? whoa , careful there , mrs. sharpe . minister : let 's get a photo . it 's included in the package . deacon : oh , yeah , that 's a great idea . i -- you know what ? do me a favor -- will you mind taking one with my cell phone first ? minister : oh , happy to . deacon : all right . come on . come on , sweetheart . right there . come on , smile . you do n't want to disappoint me . minister : ( laughs ) deacon : great . let me see . oh , that 's great . ( laughs ) hey , uh , you know what ? i got a friend of mine from l.a. he works at a tabloid magazine , and , uh , oh , wow , i 'm gon na have him get this everywhere . nikki : mm - hmm . deacon : what do you think ? nikki : great . deacon : yeah . [ scene_break ] sharon : i ca n't do this . you know i ca n't . [ scene_break ] avery : stop . if you want phyllis , if you want sharon , then you know what ? nick : you do n't mean that ... avery : yeah , i do -- nick : and you do n't know what you 're talking about . [ scene_break ] ricky : this better play out the way you said . phyllis : it will . it will , as long as you do n't ever tell anybody where you got the pass codes to the `` restless style `` web site , okay ? ricky : mm - hmm . phyllis : good . i 'll be in touch . michael : you 're back . phyllis : i am . michael : mm , and i believe that was ricky . phyllis : yes . michael : you 're legal adversaries , and yet -- phyllis : yes , we -- we 've come to an understanding . is n't that great ? michael : ( gasps ) hmm . [ scene_break ] billy : i did n't authorize it . i did n't write it . i do n't know how it got online . victoria : billy -- billy : it was probably that little weasel ricky . i -- he was pissed 'cause i threw him out . i will take it down , and i 'll print a retraction immediately . victoria : i 'm really sorry , okay ? i should n't have reacted like that . billy : it 's okay that you 're freaked out right now . it 's okay . it 's gon na be okay . victoria : it 's just that there 's no way my mother is gon na be able to deal with this . she 's accused of murder . i mean , she -- she did n't do it . she could n't have done it . [ scene_break ] victor : coming back here after i already told you that there 's nothing you can do for me ? i guess one could call that stubborn . sharon : is that a way of telling me that i need to learn my lesson ? victor : i appreciate that you want to help . ( cell phone alert chimes ) sharon : oh , i 'm sorry . will you excuse me just one minute ? i - i just want to make sure that this is n't the nanny . ( gasps ) victor : what ? sharon : i -- i do n't know how to tell you this . victor : tell me what ? sharon : nikki just married deacon sharpe . [ next_on ] deacon : you 're my wife ... nikki : ( sighs ) deacon : and i expect you to look and act like it in every way . ronan : do you want to go rogue with me ? do you want to figure out who diane 's murderer is ? nikki : i can explain . | victoria and billy get into a fight because an article shows up on the `` restless style `` website about nikki being a new suspect in diane 's murder . victoria and billy are both unaware that phyllis gave ricky the passwords to the website so that he could post the story . billy assumes that ricky somehow got the story on the website because he was mad at him for not giving him the job of editor . billy promises victoria that he will print a retraction and they make up , but victoria is worried about nikki because she could n't handle being a murder suspect . sharon and nick get into a huge argument because of her plan to get close to adam in order to get him to retract his story that he saw victor murder diane . sharon is tired of nick running her life so she tells him that she will fight him in court if he decides to take away her visitation rights with faith . adam is touched that sharon defended him when they argued in his office when nick interrupted them . adam wants sharon to wear his mother 's ring again and gives it to her but she tells him that she ca n't wear the ring and he knows the reason . avery and nick get into an argument when she tells him she wo n't be the third woman in his rotation because he still has feelings for both sharon and phyllis . nick tells avery that she is wrong and proves it by giving her a passionate kiss outside of crimson lights . |
stitch : [ groans ] my head . [ sighs ] ashley : hi . good morning , handsome . stitch : [ sighs ] abby : hey , uncle jack , i -- jack : ca n't right now , abby ! i got to get to the lab for a meeting with your mother . abby : that 's who i was looking for . and what exactly are you looking for ? jack : my notes for the meeting . they are here somewhere . i just saw them . abby : oh . i 'll help you look . jack : thanks . i had breakfast with traci this morning . she said you did some holiday celebrating with your friends last night . abby : uh , yeah , i met up with some people from the office at the underground . jack : that sounds like fun . abby : fun ? no . i had to pour some guy into a cab . it was so juvenile . you know , between you and me , i think i 'm too old to have fun . what are those ? jack : you found them ! abby : [ chuckles ] both : good job , abby . abby : let 's go find my mom . jack : yeah . stitch : oh . wow . [ sighs ] ashley : bad hangover , huh ? stitch : yeah . ashley : does that mean you do n't remember what happened last night ? stitch : yeah , i drank a little too much . i , uh ... ashley : and you , uh ... stitch : i should probably apologize . ashley : no . you do n't have anything to be sorry for . i certainly do n't have any regrets . jack : oh , good . you 're both here . ashley : hi . jack : hi . ashley : hi , honey . abby : hi ! wait , were n't you wearing those clothes yesterday ? jack : yeah , what is going on here ? victoria : yeah . what do you think ? it 's your first snow . it 's pretty , is n't it ? oh , i know it 's a little chilly out . but there 's somebody that i want to introduce you to . [ clears throat ] she was an amazing woman . she lived her life on her own terms . she inspired all of us to do the same thing . she was my godmother . and you know what ? you are her namesake . katherine ... meet katherine . paul : well , i 'm not sure the citizens of genoa city will appreciate us both taking the morning off . unless , of course , we 're here to talk about business . christine : this is strictly personal . paul : really ? christine : yes . paul : what are you up to ? christine : you 'll see . oh , my gosh . lauren : hey , you two ! paul : hi , there ! lauren : are n't you supposed to be at work ? christine : no . paul : yes . christine : [ laughs ] lauren : oh . okay . christine : okay , everybody 's here . what 's going -- is there a celebration ? gloria : it 's michael and lauren 's anniversary . paul : i should know that . christine : happy anniversary ! lauren : you 're sweet . thank you . gloria : in fact , why do n't you join the celebration ? lauren : oh , yes , do ! paul : it 's up to you . christine : sure . gloria : great . uh , please , um , uh , table for 7 . kevin : should n't we wait for michael ? he is the other half of the anniversary couple . gloria : that 's right . where is your husband , lauren ? michael : phyllis . what are you doing here ? phyllis : oh , just ca n't get used to these warm welcomes . michael : i 'm sorry . i was n't expecting you . phyllis : you were n't expecting your bestie to come by and wish you happy anniversary ? michael : it 's my anniversary . [ chuckles ] right . phyllis : it 's usually an occasion that brings a smile to one 's face . unless you and your wife are having trouble . michael : we are not . phyllis : then why are you seeing a marriage counselor ? paul : so , are you sure you 're okay with this ? christine : yeah . it 's michael and lauren 's anniversary . i want to help them celebrate . gloria : [ laughs ] paul : i wonder where michael is . gloria : yeah , we 're all wondering that , paul . lauren : he 's had some big cases lately . i 'm sure he 's just still at the office . gloria : it 's just hard to have an anniversary celebration when 50 % of the celebratees are n't here . lauren : okay . i 'm sure he 'll be here any minute , gloria . gloria : i hope so . i went through a lot of effort putting this thing together . kevin : and it is all about you , mom . christine : i am sure that michael is out buying lauren a beautiful anniversary present . lauren : let 's hope . gloria : yeah , something romantic and bling - y and expensive . take a note , lover man . jeff : hey , hey , hey , hey ! that , you know , pirate - themed cruise i took you on was pretty romantic and very expensive . gloria : yes , it was . yes , it was . oh , paul . he even dressed up as captain hook and broke into my cabin in the middle of the night to plunder and to pillage . [ laughs ] kevin : the nausea . gloria : oh ! and that 's exactly what you and michael need , lauren . a romantic getaway . i mean , forget everything and just focus on each other . jeff : yeah , with fen away at college , you and hubby have all the time in the world . you should take advantage of that . lauren : [ chuckles ] [ sighs ] michael : i recommended dr . whitman to one of my clients . phyllis : so you and lauren are n't having problems ? i know there was the whole carmine thing last year . michael : everything is fine between us . thank you . phyllis : okay . and you 'd tell me if it were n't ? michael : yes . now , why do n't you tell me why you came here , because it certainly was n't just to wish me a happy anniversary . phyllis : i wanted to let you know that i am taking steps to reclaim my life . michael : do i want to know what that means ? phyllis : it 's all good . for me , anyway . michael : naturally . phyllis : as you know , jack and i are engaged . michael : yes , you 've told me repeatedly . phyllis : and i am back working at jabot as the head of the fashion division . michael : you are the only person who could get promoted while still in a coma . phyllis : now that my personal and professional life are back on track , i want to make sure that my legal and financial affairs are in order . michael : anything in particular ? phyllis : i 'd like to do a full accounting of my assets , make sure no one ripped me off while i was at the clinic . michael : well , daniel held the power of attorney over your estate , but i did keep an eye on your holdings , your bank accounts , investments , the property you owned . phyllis : good . then i can assume that there have been no significant changes i need to worry about ? michael : well ... there is one major change you should be aware of . summer : okay . how 's that ? austin : fine . summer : just fine ? austin : it 's great . summer : now you 're just saying that . austin : [ chuckles ] okay , you ca n't freak out every single time we have someone over for lunch . summer : it 's not just anyone . it 's my mom . austin : and your mom 's not gon na care whether we have blue napkins or white , okay ? when i was growing up , we had one set of napkins , and they were paper . summer : but you do n't understand . everything has to be perfect . austin : why ? summer : because i want my mom to see that i can do this . you know , run a home or host a lunch . austin : so , you convince her you 're suzy homemaker , then what ? summer : then she 'll realize that i 'm a grownup , and that i knew what i was doing when i married you . austin : you 're asking a lot of a chicken caesar salad . summer : [ chuckles ] okay , maybe i should have gone with the crab louie . austin : i do n't even know what that is . summer : okay , maybe i am freaking out a little bit . all right , a lot . i just feel like if i do this right , then my mom will see us together in our home and she 'll realize how in love we are . austin : and if she does n't ? summer : then jack will be here . he knows how to keep things calm . jack : is somebody gon na answer my question ? abby : well , i think it 's obvious what happened . stitch spent the night here . jack : why would you do that ? you have a place of your own , presumably with a bed . abby : well , he was so drunk that he probably gave the taxi driver his work address and not his home address . jack : whoa , whoa , this is the guy you poured into a cab last night ? abby : yeah , well , he was n't fit to drive . i assumed that he could give someone the correct address . apparently i was wrong . jack : is she right about this ? stitch : yeah , uh -- jack : did you spend the night here ? stitch : yeah , i did n't plan to , but -- and , ashley , i 'm sorry for making your couch my bed . ashley : not a problem . i do n't mind . jack : i do . this is a very expensive , high - tech facility , not some flophouse for wayward drunks . ashley : jack , come on . jack : ash , there is highly confidential material in this lab . now that we have security in place , we ca n't have an intoxicated employee wandering around here in the middle of the night . we ca n't . ashley : jack , it was a one - time thing . jack : you do n't know that . i 'm sorry , stitch . you 're fired . both : no ! summer : are you sure i should n't have gone with the other napkins ? austin : that 's what you were thinking about when we were kissing ? i 've really lost my touch . summer : no . not at all . i just -- i want everything to be -- austin : perfect ? yeah , i got it . you know , my mom once told me to stop trying to make things so perfect , to just try my best , and that was enough . summer : yeah , well , you sure grew up a lot differently than i did . the newmans are always expected to be perfect . austin : it 's hard to achieve something that is n't possible . summer : my grandpa thinks it is possible . austin : maybe you should stop trying to impress everybody , you know ? except me , of course . summer : [ chuckles ] austin : mm . summer : no , no , no , no . austin , austin . we ca n't . austin : okay , look . your mom and jack , they 're not gon na be here for awhile . summer : yeah , what if they show up early ? austin : then they 'll really see how much we love each other . [ laughs ] summer : no , they 'll think that we 're a bunch of kids fooling around during the day . austin : and what 's wrong with that ? summer : that 's exactly how my mom sees me -- right out of high school , not having gone past third base with my boyfriend . austin : okay . one day your mom 's gon na have to realize that you 're a grown woman with a husband . summer : yeah , and in time , she will . phyllis : how in the hell was this allowed to happen ? michael : by the time i was told about this transaction , it was already a done deal . phyllis : my god , you wake up after a year in a coma , and you just assume the people you love have n't betrayed you while you were out of commission . michael : i 'm not sure that 's what happened here . phyllis : every single time i think i have found my footing , someone pulls the rug right out from under me . how could this even happen ? michael : phyllis , i really think you 're blowing this out of proportion . phyllis : michael ! someone robbed me . michael : look , i 've come to believe that when a problem involves money , it really is n't a problem . phyllis : okay , well , you know what ? i am not the dalai lama , and when someone steals from me , i 'm not gon na let it slide because it 's good for my soul ! michael : i just need you to be reasonable here , just once ! reasonable ! phyllis : i am gon na figure this out . michael : i guess not . i guess not . phyllis : you know what ? i 'm gon na go . you celebrate your anniversary , have a good time , and you be happy that you have people in your life that you can actually trust if you put your life in their hands . i will talk to you later . michael : yes . jack : i can not believe the two of you are defending stitch 's behavior , especially you . abby : well , i 'm not saying what he did was right , but he does n't deserve to be fired . ashley : we ca n't afford to fire him . have you forgotten the huge contribution he 's made to our new fragrance ? jack : i do n't care what he 's done . if genius chemist comes stumbling in here and accidentally lets in a corporate spy , this revolutionary product of yours we 've already spent millions on will be worth less . stitch : jack , what i did was wrong , but it 's not who i am , okay ? i just -- i got some tough news , and i reacted badly . abby : i think we should cut him a break . i mean , he 's had a tough time . stitch : and that 's no excuse for what happened last night , but i promise it wo n't happen again . jack : okay . maybe i overreacted . for what it 's worth , i know what it 's like to find out you 're not the father of a child you desperately wanted to be yours . stitch : so does that mean i 'm not fired ? jack : you have one last chance to get it right . stitch : and i wo n't screw it up , okay ? i 'll get ready for the meeting . jack : no , no . [ sighs ] as important as this meeting is , given the circumstances , i think perhaps we ought to reconvene . ashley : that 's probably not a bad idea . jack : go over these in the meantime . i 've sent you a copy of those by e - mail . ashley : okay . stitch : uh ... i lost my phone . abby : oh , it 's over here . i saw it earlier . stitch : thanks . excuse me . victoria : hey . ben , it 's me . i got your message . um ... we just keep missing each other . but i really want to talk to you . i have something to tell you . stitch : um , you know , i 'm gon na have to step out for -- for a little bit . um , thank you . ashley : wait a second . i thought we were gon na go over jack 's notes ? stitch : no , and it [ sighs ] wo n't take long . uh ... thanks again , jack . jack : are we making a mistake here ? victoria : i really wish you could have met the original katherine . describing her is just ... it 's not really gon na do her justice . [ chuckles ] katherine chancellor defied description . she was sassy , but kind . she was strong , yet vulnerable . she was opinionated , but very open - minded . she was principled , but she lived her life on the edge . and she was n't afraid to make a choice , and she was all of those things all at once . i think that 's what i admired about her the most . if there was a difficult decision to be made , she did not shy away from it . no , she did n't . maybe i should take a page from my godmother 's playbook , huh ? [ sighs ] there 's a decision i 've been putting off . i think i need to make a choice . [ doorbell rings ] summer : okay , they 're here . how do i look ? how does the place look ? i knew i should have gone with the other napkins . austin : hey . everything looks great . summer : [ sighs ] okay . okay . austin : okay . summer : mom . hi . where 's jack ? phyllis : he 'll be here . may i come in ? summer : yeah , sorry . come in . phyllis : summer . wow ! [ laughing ] this place is big ! and so spacious . i love what you 've done with it . summer : thank you . phyllis : look at this view ! you can see the downtown and the park . it 's stunning . summer : yeah , it 's nice . phyllis : yeah , it 's more than nice . it 's spectacular . i imagine expensive . summer : um , yeah , i guess . phyllis : i 'm just wondering when you were gon na tell me that you sold my penthouse to pay for it . michael : [ sighs ] [ cell phone rings ] michael : hello , gloria . gloria : you were supposed to be at the athletic club . your entire family is here waiting to celebrate your anniversary . michael : i know . gloria : if you know , why are n't you here ? michael : i have something to take care of . i 'll be there as soon as i can . gloria : as soon as you can ? mic -- gloria : i just called your brother . he hung up on me . kevin : that 's good . gloria : you know , kevin , when i was young , children were a little less rude to their parents . kevin : i 'm not a child . i 'm an adult being rude to you . gloria : no , you are a brat , and you ca n't keep your eyes off your new little toy . you know , in my day -- kevin : you know , i 'm sure in your day , there was some very interesting things coming through your telegraph machine . gloria : we had telephones . and we had respect . unlike you . i mean , what is so fascinating in that thing that you ca n't take your eyes off of it and have a conversation with me ? kevin : hey , hey ! mom ! give me my phone . paul : well , i have a cause . christine : hey , lauren . lauren : hmm ? christine : you okay ? lauren : yeah . christine : did you call michael ? lauren : you know , he 's been so crazy busy lately . i just -- i do n't want to bother him . christine : okay , i thought him teaming up with avery was supposed to lighten his load . lauren : right , well , it does n't look like they 've worked out the kinks yet . michael : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] jeff : paul . just the man i wanted to talk to . paul : what is it , bardwell ? jeff : um ... let me ask you a question . paul : go ahead . jeff : if one , hypothetically speaking , wanted to get charges against somebody dropped , how would he go about doing that ? hypothetically . paul : are these `` hypothetical `` charges the ones being brought against ben russell ? jeff : [ chuckles ] well , i do n't know if you 've heard , but i 've decided to do the decent thing and drop my lawsuit against memorial hospital . paul : well , we all know how much you value decency . jeff : well , exactly . which is why i was wondering how to make the criminal charges against russell disappear , too . christine : you do n't . paul : the da decides whether or not to go ahead with the case . jeff : yeah , but if i suddenly remembered that i got stellar care from the good doctor , it probably would n't be worth it to pursue . christine : no , it probably would n't . jeff : well , then . i have nothing but good things to say about the treatment i received from dr . russell . so , case closed . christine : did you think it would be that simple ? jeff : well , without me , you have no case . paul : she does n't have a case against stitch . jeff : what do you mean ? christine : i could still bring charges against you . jeff : what ? christine : did you really think you could act so cavalierly with a man 's life ? jeff : [ sighs ] victoria : no , mom , katie 's asleep , so there 's no need for you to rush back . yeah , i 'm sure . [ doorbell rings ] victoria : okay . i 'll talk to you then . stitch : i came as soon as i sobered up . victoria : sobered up ? oh . tequila . stitch : look , vick , if you asked me to come over here so you could let me down , just get it over with . gloria : what is the `` one - eyed bludgeoner `` ? kevin : none of your business . gloria : mm - hmm . are you in some kind of trouble again ? kevin : why do you always assume that ? gloria : oh , let me think . oh , yes . history , observation , oh , and facts . and the fact that i 've seen gruesome things on your computer before . kevin : `` a , `` thanks . `` b , `` this is a phone , and `` c , `` i 'm fine . gloria : okay . enjoy . but you would tell me if you were . kevin : oh , mom . no . gloria : i quit . kevin : thank god . [ cell phone rings ] kevin : [ british accent ] hello ? uh , yes , this is plato sphere . [ normal voice ] my story got how many hits ? ! well , uh ... [ clears throat ] [ british accent ] yes , that 's very impressive . uh , n - no , no . plato sphere does n't do personal appearances . jeff : can you believe paul and christine threatened to have me arrested ? here i 'm trying to do the right thing and -- gloria : shut up , jeffrey . i got other things on my mind right now . jeff : oh , sweet cheeks . i 'm sorry . what 's wrong ? gloria : i 'm afraid kevin is falling back into his old ways , and why is n't michael at his own anniversary party ? ! paul : hey . you 're worried about him , are n't you ? lauren : he 'll be here . i know he will . victoria : so , you thought i called you over here to say goodbye . stitch : your message was a little vague . victoria : i thought you were coming by last night after work ? stitch : i did . i looked through the window and saw you and billy with your daughter . victoria : oh , you saw -- you saw us . stitch : yep . looking like a picture - perfect family . i expected to see the three of you , uh , in a picture on faceplace with your new status . victoria : you think that i got back together with billy . stitch : i just assumed . victoria : [ chuckles ] well ... why did n't you ask me stitch : wait , so -- so you 're not ? victoria : no , i -- billy brought by the tree for katherine , and we decorated it together . it was all for her . nothing 's changed between billy and me . stitch : so , is that why you asked me to come by ? victoria : that 's part of it . stitch : then what 's the other part ? victoria : i do n't really know where things are gon na end up with us . stitch : you 're saying they could end up somewhere ? victoria : if we 're gon na give this a shot , then we just really need to be honest with each other . do you think you can do that ? ashley : i think abby 's right . ben 's been going through a difficult time , but he seems to be moving beyond it . jack : abby , what do you think ? abby : well , i agree with mom . he 's not gon na do something as stupid as he did last night again . jack : okay , look , i hope you 're both right . as far as security goes , i think we need to stay on full alert . ashley : why ? has there been a breach ? jack : no . i saw victor yesterday , and he 's snooping around again , trying to see what we 're onto . ashley : did he say anything specific ? jack : no , but i think we all have to be on guard when we 're dealing with him . anything he does could be an effort to get more information . abby : do you want me to check him for a wire every time i hug him ? jack : gee , why do i like the sound of that ? ashley : that 's not even funny . i told you i do n't want abby stuck in the middle of your stupid war with victor . abby : mom , do n't worry . i can handle it . jack : okay , wait . if we do n't have a meeting , i could st -- summer invited phyllis and me to lunch at her place today . ashley : that 's nice . jack : yeah , it is . this way i can always have a relationship with summer through phyllis . phyllis : jack sold my penthouse ? summer : it was jack 's idea , yeah . he took care of it for daniel and me . put the money into a trust . phyllis : i do n't care about the money . i care about our home . [ sighs ] nice to know how much i mattered to all of you . summer : mom , you know much you mean to me . phyllis : really ? then is that the reason you gave up on me ? summer : i never gave up on you . phyllis : then why was it so easy for you to let go of our home ? summer : because you were n't there . do you know what it was like living in that place without you ? i hated it . everywhere i turned , there was reminders of you , and i missed you so much , but -- phyllis : so selling it made it easier ? to forget me ? is that what you 're saying ? summer : mom , no . austin : summer did n't move out of your penthouse to hurt you . phyllis : no . she did this so the two of you could live in this shiny apartment , which i know you have not paid one cent for . summer : austin works two jobs to support us . and jack bought this , so neither of us paid for it . phyllis : that 's amazing . that is really amazing how everyone has just moved on , as if i never existed , as if i was never gon na come back . my home , my job , my little girl -- all of it is gone . maybe i should n't have come back at all . summer : do n't say that . i missed you every second that you were gone , and i need you . i want you here . you have to believe that . phyllis : i want to . summer : mom , i know it seems like everyone just moved on , but i flew down there as often as i could to see you . i called or video - chatted almost every day . i did n't know if you could hear me or not . but i never gave up on you , not for one second . i love you so much . and jack and i are so grateful that you 're back . please believe it . phyllis : stop it . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i know . i know that you are grateful . i am sorry . i am just dealing with -- with a lot of other things that 's , you know , happened since i was gone , you know ? a lot of things . summer : i understand . can we just forget about it and have a nice lunch , please ? phyllis : i ca n't . i just actually remembered that there 's something i have to deal with now . summer : right now ? phyllis : yes . and we will do lunch another time , okay ? i promise you . i promise you . summer : okay . phyllis : okay . michael : [ sighs ] victoria : so , is there anything that you want to tell me ? i mean , like maybe why you look like this . you 're all rumpled . is that the tequila . stitch : it was a weird night . victoria : yeah . well , i ca n't really hold it against you . i mean , considering the condition that i was in the first night that we were together . stitch : yeah , we were pretty banged up , were n't we ? we were in rough shape . [ chuckles ] victoria : well , you know , people do crazy things when they 're not thinking clearly . stitch : they do . victoria : [ chuckles ] look ... i want -- i want to make a fresh start with you . and , um , i still have a lot of things to work out with billy , like co- parenting and joint custody and all that , and i do n't want to shortchange katherine and johnny . stitch : i get it . kids come first . i 'm just -- i 'm happy you 're giving me a second chance . and i wo n't let you down . i promise . victoria : [ chuckles ] okay . [ cell phone rings ] stitch : oh , um ... i 'm sorry . it 's paul williams . victoria : take it . go ahead . stitch : hey , paul . what 's up ? paul : hey , stitch . i 'm glad i caught you . uh , listen , i thought you 'd like to know that , um ... the d.a . has decided to drop the charges against you . stitch : so there 's not gon na be a trial ? paul : no , jeff bardwell is not cooperating , so chris has , uh ... chosen not to go forward with the case . and he 's also withdrawing his suit against genoa city memorial . stitch : well , that 's great news . paul : yeah , i thought it might be a weight off your back . so , um , good luck . all right , i should probably go and take care of paperwork . christine : wait , wait , wait . i -- [ sighs ] i invited you to breakfast for a reason , remember ? paul : oh , that 's right . you wanted to talk to me about something . i 'm sorry . i totally forgot . christine : well , that 's because you have a big , generous heart . you 're concerned about lauren and michael , you 're worried about stitch . [ sighs ] you care about so many people , and i just hope ... that those wonderful qualities can be inherited by ... our baby . paul : our baby ? christine : uh - huh . [ chuckles ] paul : what , are you telling me -- christine : i took a home pregnancy test . paul : and ? christine : it was positive . i think i 'm -- i think i 'm pregnant . paul : oh , my gosh ! we 're gon na have a baby ! christine : yes . paul : [ laughing ] oh , my god ! oh , that 's amazing ! ashley : did you send me a proposal for the marketing mix you 're working on ? abby : yesterday . i wonder what happened with stitch . probably something with victoria . ashley : why do you say that ? abby : because he was supposed to go to her house last night , and he showed up at the underground and got stupid drunk . ashley : i ca n't find the e - mail . what 's the subject ? abby : `` m.m . for tsp . `` ashley : `` m.m . for tsp . `` abby : yeah . marketing mix for top - secret project . ashley : seriously ? abby : uncle jack said to be careful . ashley : [ chuckles ] okay . all right , i 'll try that then . abby : try it . tobias : hey , ashley . hi , abby . abby : hey , tobias . how 's your new job going ? tobias : just about to get started . ashley : yeah ? what are you working on ? abby : dr. russell asked me to run his latest samples through the centrifuge . ashley : okay . well , make sure you send me a copy of whatever you get , okay ? your results . tobias : will do . ashley : okay . thanks . let me show you this . ashley : so , tobias -- jack : wow . on the list of things i knew phyllis was gon na be upset about , selling the penthouse was nowhere near the top . austin : she was definitely pissed . summer : you should have heard her . she accused me of forgetting about her and wishing she 'd never come back . jack : i 'm sure she did n't mean any of those things . summer : she has n't answered any of my calls or my texts . austin : you want me to go look for her ? summer : [ sighs ] no . my mom truly believes that we moved on and forgot about her when she was in the coma . i think that you should go find her , jack . jack : me ? summer : she needs to know it 's not the truth . she needs to know how devoted we were to her and what we went through waiting for her to get out of the coma . it has to come from you . victoria : now that christine is dropping the case against you , you can work on clearing your name . you know what ? you should call avery . she 's an amazing lawyer . stitch : whoa , vick , vick . hold up . i told you that i did n't kill my dad , but i 'm not going to the authorities , and i hope you wo n't , either . victoria : ben , you 're innocent . stitch : hey , i made my choice years ago to protect my mom . i 'm not going back on that . plus , i served my time . it 's over . victoria : how can you say that ? you lost everything . you lost your job , you lost your son . stitch : not everything . i still got you in my corner . victoria : i 'm glad that i finally know the truth . you know what ? it feels good not having any secrets between us . tobias : i want to make sure i put the right samples into the centrifuge . dr. russell said he put his latest data in the files . ashley : i wanted you to see that the samples are actually right there . tobias : [ chuckles ] thanks . i 'll get right on that . abby : it 's funny . i felt so bad for stitch yesterday , so sad and broken , like he had lost his best friend . ashley : i really have to find this proposal . we have to start working on it . abby : and today he seemed so different . abby : mom ? ashley : what ? abby : we were right not to fire stitch , were n't we ? ashley : absolutely . abby : would you find that e - mail , please ? abby : sure . ashley : stitch is far too important for us to have let him go . michael : i am sorry , lauren . i was working and time just -- kevin : stop lying , michael . michael : what are you doing ? lauren : what 's he talking about ? michael : nothing . kevin : michael 's being late has nothing to do with work . michael : really ? you 're gon na do that here ? lauren : why did n't you show up to our anniversary celebration ? michael : i could n't . lauren : and that 's all you 're gon na say about it ? michael : yes . lauren : do you have any idea how humiliating it was for me to send everyone home because you were n't here ? michael : i 'm sorry . lauren : look , i understand that something 's wrong in our marriage , and i ca n't imagine that it would be another woman , but , honestly , i do n't know what else to think . michael : lauren , there is no one else . i swear to you . lauren : then what is it ? what ? michael : it 's just work . kevin : michael , stop it . michael : please . kevin : no . michael : you stay out of this ! kevin : i am tired of watching you lie to lauren , so you can tell her or i will . lauren : michael . michael , please . please just tell me what it is . michael : okay . i will tell you the truth . summer : jack 's right . it does n't make sense that my mom would be so upset about jack selling her penthouse . austin : it was n't the apartment she was upset about . summer : what do you mean ? austin : i was just thinking about all the things she said , about being forgotten and people moving on . summer : you do n't think that she -- austin : is there any way she could have found out about jack and kelly ? jack : phyllis , i just saw summer . i know you 're upset . we need to speak . call me and we can straighten this out , okay ? where are you , red ? phyllis : excuse me . is kelly andrews working today ? never mind . i 'll find her . [ next_on ] dylan : will you marry me ? lauren : damn you that you knew that you had cancer for weeks and did n't tell me ! phyllis : he was alone and vulnerable , but you were damaged . | as ben awakens on the sofa in the jabot lab , ashley walks in . jack is in his office , looking for papers for a meeting with ashley when abby comes in and helps him look . ben is dressed when jack and abby come in to join him and ashley . abby notices ben 's clothes and asks him are n't those the same clothes he had on the night before . jack asks what is going on here . victoria takes baby kate to the park to meet her namesake , katherine . victoria introduces baby katherine to katherine . at the athletic club , paul and christine are in the dining room for a special breakfast when kevin , lauren , jeff , and gloria join them for an anniversary celebration for michael and lauren . in his office , michael looks over some medical papers when phyllis interrupts him and sits down opposite him . phyllis , upon seeing the business card of a marriage counselor , asks michael why he is seeing a marriage counselor if everything is fine between him and lauren . michael lets her know that he has that card for a client of his . paul and christine are invited to join lauren , kevin , gloria , and jeff for the anniversary celebration . phyllis lets michael that she had taken steps to gain back her life so she wants him to look into her holdings . summer and austin set the table for a special dinner with phyllis and jack . summer is anxious that she will do something wrong . jack finds out that ben was drunk the night before and fires him . ashley and abby both exclaim , `` no . `` after talking a few moments , jack reconsiders his decision and decides to give ben another chance . ben receives a message from victoria . victoria tells baby kate all about katherine . |
adam : jack , i convinced my father to take up his differences with you in court . now , he loved the idea of having the law on his side . he loved the idea of watching jabot suffer tremendous financial loss and public humiliation . jack : i 'm sure he did . adam : here 's what he did n't know . i built in an exit strategy for you . chelsea : and what was that ? adam : it 's very simple . you cut billy loose . you let him take the fall . chelsea : what are you saying ? adam : it 's not like that , sweetheart . it 's just business . chelsea : it 's -- it 's wrong . all of it . after everything jack 's done for you , you would advise victor to sue his family for everything they have ? adam : hold on a second . this is much better than letting my father use santori money to go after the abbotts . jack , he 's gon na blindside you guys . you wo n't even see it coming . you know that , right ? chelsea : so you 're expecting jack to dodge a lawsuit by blaming billy for paragon ? adam : blaming ? billy did it . he 's guilty , sweetheart . he reignited paragon . jack , this is a good idea , man . jack : okay , i want you to listen to me very closely , because i want you to quote me verbatim when you report back to your father . i am not going to run and hide while victor wages war on my brother . adam : then you 're all gon na lose . billy : so you agree that the best course of action is to hang me out to dry ? phyllis : well , i think when you 're right , you 're right . it 's in everybody 's best interest to let you take the fall for using paragon to siphon off the newman entities . billy : it would appease the mustache and keep jabot solvent . phyllis : but what would it do to you ? billy : oh , i do n't need to be connected to the family business to be happy . you know , i can start another magazine , buy a bar , win a restaurant in a poker game . phyllis : only one problem with that . billy : what 's that ? my businesses never last ? phyllis : jack would never do that to you . billy : well , i would n't give him a choice . it 's the smart move . phyllis : jack would never sacrifice his brother to avoid a fight with victor . my husband just is n't that kind of person . ashley : i 'm glad you could come by . victor : how could i possibly have stayed away ? your summons was quite interesting . ashley : but not unexpected , i 'm sure . victor : that remains to be seen . what would you like to discuss ? ashley : let 's make a deal . kevin : marisa 's daughter is enrolled in a super - exclusive school in majorca . noah : that 's not possible . kevin : i checked . i double - checked . her classmates are the children of diplomats and celebrities . mariah : ka - ching , ka - ching . kevin : yeah , is n't she supposed to be with some poor family living a life of hard knocks ? noah : mm - hmm . mariah : someone 's got to be lying . noah : yeah . someone . luca : marisa , we must go . marisa : i , um ... i , uh , like your teddy bear . bet he 's been with you since you were born . it 's why he looks so loved . is he your favorite ? eva : yes . my mommy gave him to me . marisa : [ sobs ] eva : why are you crying ? marisa : i 've waited a long time for this . it 's so nice to meet you . eva : my name 's eva . marisa : that 's a nice name . eva : who are you ? carmen : eva . eva : mama ! marisa : [ sighs ] she 's so beautiful . luca : like her mother . marisa : what happens now ? luca : that 's up to you . adam : give it some thought , jack . jack : no thought necessary . adam : you 've been cleaning up billy 's messes for years . jack : he 's my brother ! adam : and there comes a point in a man 's life when you stand up and you suffer the consequences of your actions . that point in time for billy is now ! chelsea : no , this was n't all billy 's doing . i mean , phyllis was in on it , as well . adam : that 's a good point . that 's all the more reason for you to go along with the plan . chelsea : why ? if billy was n't solely responsible , then -- adam : billy was solely responsible for getting phyllis involved . jack : phyllis was a very willing participant . but i am sure that billy drove this whole thing , yes . adam : okay , and you 're not the least bit angry ? you 're not upset just a little bit ? jack : oh , i 'm angry . i almost put a fist through my brother 's face . but i am not turning him over to victor newman ! adam : why do n't you consider the rest of your family members ? why do n't you do that ? something billy did n't do when he reignited paragon , went after newman . jack : no , maybe he was just thinking about his daughter . adam : yeah . chelsea : that 's not fair , jack . adam : it 's true , you know , right ? everything always comes back to delia for him . everything . jack : you know what billy went through . you know what he lost . how can you ask me to betray my brother to save my company ? adam : i 'm trying to protect you , jack . this is a huge breach of trust on my part , too . do you have any idea what my father would do if he found out i was -- jack : why are you telling me ? adam : because i know the way his brain works ! he 's gon na see this lawsuit as him getting his pound of flesh , and it 'll be over ! you stand in his way , you know what he 's gon na do ? he 's gon na come after jabot ! he 's not gon na stop until it 's bankrupt ! and then he 's gon na go after you ! he 's gon na go after your entire family ! you think i 'm just talking financial here ? he 's gon na destroy every single one of you . you know what i 'm talking about , do n't you ? jack : you bet i know . adam : jack . ashley 's name 's on the door -- c.e.o . i do n't care . you know this lands in your lap , right ? it is your job to protect your company . it 's your job to protect your family . jack : and that 's exactly what i 'm gon na do , adam . adam : good . jack : 'cause this is how my mind works . my father built jabot ... so that his children would have a professional home , a place , a legacy . i am going to preserve that legacy ... for every one of john abbott 's children . adam : ca n't talk to that man . i mean , i ca n't talk to him . [ chuckles ] chelsea : do you really hate billy that much ? that you would actually try to turn his own brother against him ? victor : well , i 'm glad to hear that one of the abbotts has some business savvy . what are you willing to offer ? ashley : you realize that the only thing i should be offering you is an escort out of the building , because jack told me everything . about marco . what you did . what you inflicted on jack and phyllis . i mean , you know what ? you should actually be behind bars right now . victor : really ? ashley : absolutely . i mean , how can you possibly defend what you did ? victor : i wonder how your good friend stitch would react to what you 're saying now . ashley : i 'm not following . victor : you are n't ? ashley : do you have something to say to me ? please just say it . victor : i wonder how he would feel if he learned that jack was responsible for his sister kelly 's death . ashley : what ? victor : i guess jack failed to tell you that , did n't he ? i 'm sure he also did n't tell you about that boat explosion that killed a lot of people . ashley : a boat explosion ? victor : yes . the explosion of a cargo ship . he and marisa were on that ship . a lot of sailors -- fathers and sons -- innocent people who died in that explosion . ashley : no , jack would never do something like that . victor : yes , he would , and he did . your brother has a lot of blood on his hands . and i 'm sure you would n't want him to be held accountable for that , now , would you ? so , shall we talk business ? marisa : she 's so cute and -- and polite and smart . [ door closes ] marisa : the way she spoke . did you hear she asked my name ? the light in her eyes . luca : your eyes . she 's gon na be a heartbreaker . [ chuckles ] marisa : she is . she 's ... [ cell phone rings ] marisa : noah . i , uh , i just met my daughter . she 's the most precious , exquisite little girl . noah : that 's -- that 's great . marisa , that 's great . um , listen , lu - luca has been lying to you . something about the story about eva -- it does n't add up . marisa : what do you mean ? noah : the girl , your daughter -- she goes to one of the most expensive and prestigious schools in spain . she 's not from some poor , abusive family . marisa , did you hear me ? is that what it seemed like to you ? did she seem like she was in some kind of trouble ? luca : what is it ? noah : are you with luca right now ? marisa : yes . noah : marisa , you need to get away from him as fast as possible . he has been lying to you about everything . marisa . [ sighs ] mariah : what 'd she say ? noah : i do n't know . the call dropped or she hung up . she was with luca . hey , kevin ? i need one more favor from you . kevin : dirt on luca 's family . hmm . noah : what 's wrong ? kevin : i 'm hitting some walls . noah : well , just find me whatever you can find , kevin . please hurry . mariah : what is this going to accomplish ? noah : i just want to know who i 'm dealing with . mariah : what are you gon na do with the information once you get it ? i mean , so what if he has a bad credit score or his real name is irving . kevin : holy shiitake . noah : what 's up ? what did you find ? kevin : luca 's family has been the target of multiple investigations into illegal activities . noah : what kind of illegal activities ? kevin : uh , market manipulation , political payoffs . mariah : well , that 's not exactly `` holy shiitake `` worthy . kevin : how about illegal arms dealing ? noah : whoa . mariah : seriously ? kevin : yeah , the santoris are involved in some serious black - market stuff . noah : what -- what about luca ? is luca 's name on there ? has he been convicted of anything ? kevin : authorities could n't make charges against any of these guys stick . mariah : maybe they 're innocent . kevin : witnesses recanted . others went missing . mariah : oh , my god . that 's scary . kevin : some judges and prosecutors felt the same way . several cases were withdrawn when prosecuting officials had a sudden change of heart . noah : wow . kevin , can -- can you send this to my phone ? kevin : sure . but are you sure ? mariah : noah , these are not people that you want to mess with . adam : i 'm doing everything i can to protect jack . i 'm trying everything i can to try to bring this to some sort of bloodless , peaceful resolution . chelsea : while making billy the scapegoat . adam : no , no , no , it 's not like that . chelsea : i heard you . you think billy is dispensable in all of this . i just do n't understand . why ? are you still harboring some resentment towards him ? adam : no , of course not . chelsea : are you sure ? you know , when you were watching him play father to connor , that did n't bother you ? adam : of course that bothered me . do n't be ridiculous . chelsea : so then why are you denying it ? adam : because any resentment or jealousy i feel toward billy is trumped by guilt . i 'm responsible for him losing his little girl . chelsea : [ sighs ] adam : it 's not personal . chelsea : babe , it 's personal to me . i lived with him . i - i almost married him . adam : you know , we do n't need to rehash the whole -- chelsea : we were close in the same way , you know , you and sage were close . adam : okay , look , that 's completely different . chelsea : why ? because she insists she was n't really in love for you ? adam : yeah , for one . yeah . chelsea : but you were more than friends . i mean , you and sage -- you shared something significant . adam : yeah . chelsea : so then how would you feel if i just cavalierly threw sage to the wolves ? adam : billy brought this on himself . chelsea : that 's not even remotely true . you know what he 's been through with victor through the years . billy is not the bad guy here . your father is . adam : sweetheart , you think i do n't know that ? chelsea : so then why do you want to be a part of all this ? adam : i do n't have a choice ! chelsea : you do have a choice ! walk away ! do n't help victor anymore ! you 're out of prison now , adam . he ca n't hurt you . ashley : ultimately , you 're to blame for everything that 's happened . but i am prepared to make you an offer of $ 25 million . victor : [ chuckles ] $ 25 million ? you 're wasting my time , my dear . ashley : $ 50 million . i do n't want to see another brother be hurt by you . victor : why are you so protective of that useless brother of yours ? billy boy abbott brought all this down on you . ashley : our daughter 's getting married , victor , okay ? and i do n't want her wedding to be marred by you and i going at each other 's throats . victor : nor do i . but as long as you hold me responsible ... ashley : okay , there 's enough blame to go around ! $ 50 million to make this go away ! victor : you add a zero to that , then we can talk , okay ? ashley : $ 500 million ? victor : bye - bye . [ clatter ] phyllis : jack may have wanted to sock you in the jaw just now , but he loves you , billy , unconditionally . billy : i got to give it to my brother . he is loyal . phyllis : yep . and he knows how to channel his emotions , unlike some of us , which is a good thing for you and me and our entire family . billy : oh , yes . i 'm well aware of his amazing qualities . they 've been held up as the gold standard my entire life . but the guy is not without his shortcomings . phyllis : none that i 've noticed . billy : [ groans ] you know exactly what i 'm talking about , phyllis . [ sighs ] the guy feels like he can coexist peacefully with victor , and we all know that that is not possible , not after everything he 's done . phyllis : which is why i went along with you , billy , with this whole paragon stunt . but now that victor is on to us -- billy : now that he is on to us , why the hell would we appease him ? no matter what we offer victor , he 's -- he 's going to insist that he is the last one standing , and jack 's magic powers , this voice of reason , is going to be worthless against the almighty newman . you know that 's true . there is only one way that we survive this . adam : i 'm committed to going down this road with my father . it 's not worth talking about . there 's no going back . chelsea : okay , but -- adam : to be honest with you , i 'm glad i 'm in this position . chelsea : really ? adam : yeah . really . i 'm my dad 's right - hand man . i can keep an eye on him , and i can keep jack safe . it 's perfect . chelsea : hmm . okay , well , um , you did n't answer my question before . adam : i did n't answer your question about what ? chelsea : sage . how would you feel if i was making her a target for your father the way you 're making billy ? adam : it 's not about that . chelsea : well , then explain it to me , adam . what ? what is it that i 'm not getting ? adam : sweetheart , i 'm doing billy a favor . ashley : i met with victor today . billy : why would you do that ? ashley : i made him an offer to keep him from pursuing a lawsuit . jack : how much is he asking ? ashley : half a billion dollars . billy : [ scoffs ] half a billion ? well , that 's -- that 's a bargain . ashley : it 's no joke , billy . billy : well , it ought to be . we ca n't afford that . look , we 're not making a deal with victor . phyllis : that 's right . billy is right . we 'd be rewarding victor for the horrible things he 's done to this family . ashley : well , if we 're gon na try to get out of this -- billy : listen , we ca n't deplete jabot 's resources . ashley : what we ca n't do is go to court , billy , 'cause then we 're gon na be liable for far more than half a billion dollars . billy : okay . all right . fine . look , i 've got another option . i 'm the one who launched paragon 2.0 . i quit , victor comes after me . jack : no . billy : look , your hands are clean , and you ca n't prove that phyllis was involved , so -- jack : i 'm not gon na let you do that . i 'm not offering you up as some ritual sacrifice to victor 's ego . billy : well , i 'm not giving you a choice . jack : do n't you understand ? it 's not going to end there . victor sees this as an opportunity to bring down jabot . and he 's not gon na be satisfied just trashing billy . he 's coming after all of us . there is no settling with him , no matter what you offer . ashley : look , if we pay him -- jack : no , we 're not going to trial . we are not giving him a half a billion dollars . no , i will talk to victor . we will work out a better deal . billy : yeah , talk to him . wake up , jack . ashley : billy . billy : there 's no negotiating with victor newman , is there ? ashley : hey ! phyllis : hey ! billy : is there ? so what are you gon na do , jack ? what are you gon na do ? ! see ? that -- that 's what you have to do ! you got to fight if you want to beat victor , jack ! marisa : noah said that my daughter attends a school only the wealthy can afford , that she 's not the miserable , impoverished child you and marco -- luca : whoa , whoa , whoa . you believe noah ? marisa : i just saw it for myself ! i was so overwhelmed meeting her for the first time , i was n't thinking , but the clothes , the way she spoke -- it 's obvious that she 's loved and well - cared for . and you were n't at all surprised . luca : i 'd never let our daughter stay in an ugly , abusive situation . marisa : you let me think the worst ! luca : yes . marisa : why ? why would you lie to me ? luca : because i knew i did n't imagine the love we felt for each other . marisa : [ sighs ] luca : it was my family that drove us apart , marisa , their meddling . i believed that we would find that love again if it was just the two of us searching for our daughter . marisa : tell me the truth about eva . luca : marisa -- marisa : tell me ! luca : i pay her tuition . i 've been keeping tabs on her , providing for her . marisa : and the family she lives with ? luca : they are n't wealthy , ca n't afford much , but they are good , loving people . marisa : how could you ? luca : look , what i did was misguided , hurtful . but i want to make it right now , marisa . to see you and our daughter together -- i can make that happen for you . noah : grandpa , what are you thinking going into business with luca santori and his -- victor : shh , shh , shh . noah : ... and his family ? victor : shh , shh , shh . noah : why are you doing business with them ? victor : son , i 'm running a company . noah : these are very dangerous people that you 're bringing into our lives . victor : oh , yeah ? what have you heard ? noah : okay , well , forget the bribery and the market manipulations . they 're illegal arms dealers . victor : they 've never been convicted of anything . noah : that 's because they manipulated the system . they intimidated people . they threatened them . victor : noah . people on a certain level of business are known sometimes to intimidate people and do things that others do n't like necessarily . noah : i do n't think ... victor : but you need to stay out of this . i 'm warning you . victor : powerful people attract all kinds of unwanted and unfounded accusations . noah : unfounded ? are you sure they 're unfounded ? victor : i know why you 're doing this . you want to hang on to that girl . noah : maybe . so what ? victor : i understand , noah , okay ? if anyone understands , i do . but let me warn you . she 's dangerous . you 're too good for her . she has been with a lot of bad guys . luca santori , marco . these are treacherous men . so consider you 're lucky if she 's gone . noah : i get it . i get it . you do n't want marisa and i to be together . i hear you loud and clear . but this does n't have to be like billy and victoria . it does n't . victoria 's finally walking out on billy . victor : wait a minute . noah : you had to rub it in his face at the christening . victor : do you know how much it hurt to see my daughter victoria , who i adore , associate herself with billy abbott ? he 's a useless sob . noah : you 're just so good at getting what you want . victor : you bet . noah : and , you know , going into business with the santoris , it does have the added benefit of throwing marisa 's ex into the mix , putting a wedge between her and i . victor : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . you think that 's what i 'm doing ? come on now . noah : what i know is that these are the worst kind of criminals , and i can not just sit by while my grandfather brings them further into our lives . victor : mm - hmm . to which i have to say you let me worry about that , okay ? luca : come in . i 'm luca . this is marisa . carmen : you were at the park . marisa : yeah . i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to worry you , carmen , by speaking to eva that way . you see , i 'm ... carmen : eva 's biological mother . marisa : that 's right . and luca 's ... luca : i 'm the man who 's been paying for eva 's schooling . carmen : i suspected this day would come . the adoption was so secret , no legal documents . i just knew one day you would want her back . i am begging you , please , to think about what you are doing . think about the girl . [ voice breaking ] my daughter , she is the light of my life . her life , it 's here . it 's all she 's ever known . marisa : seeing her , i ... carmen : i can not afford much . i may not be able to afford a big house or the nicest of clothes , but she goes to a good school . eva has a happy life with much love . so much love . marisa : i can -- i can see that . and i am grateful for that , carmen . i really am . all i want is my little girl 's happiness . mariah : leaving ? kevin : yes . i 'm headed home . i need to do some serious work with a little more privacy . mariah : oh , yay . your super - secret project with the yodeler . kevin : yodeler ? mariah : yeah . the swiss hacker chick who apparently is too dense to realize how great her idea is . what is this amazing idea , anyway ? kevin : i ca n't say . mariah : because it 's not legal ? kevin : it 's totally legit . mariah : you said that the newmans and the abbotts would pay a fortune for it . why ? jack : going on the attack against newman , escalating hostilities , is not the answer . phyllis : what 's left to escalate ? victor could n't be any more hostile . ashley : what 's your suggestion ? jack : i will broker a better deal . ashley : there 's no chance in hell , jack . billy : see , this is what i 'm thinking . jack : i will get victor to listen to reason . phyllis : reason ? victor does n't do that , jack . billy : jack , what is it gon na take for you to realize there is no reasoning with lurch . i mean , how low does this guy have to go ? jack : i will find a way . billy : oh , this -- this is great . while he goes and grovels to victor , we 're here doing exactly nothing . ashley : it 's all because of you , billy . you 're the problem . billy : [ scoffs ] phyllis : attacking one another is not gon na solve a thing . billy : well , neither is crippling jabot by caving to victor 's demands . ashley : you have n't given us a choice , billy . no , i admit it . losing half a billion dollars -- it 's gon na hurt . but we can rebuild , and that wo n't be the case if we go to court . billy : well , there has got to be something we can do to save this company while victor is laughing at us . phyllis : jack could find a way to combine our assets . ashley : if he ca n't make a deal , i 'm paying victor off . billy : ashley , you ca n't do that ! ashley : i do n't want to hear anything from you , okay , because your input is not welcome . billy : fine . fine . you do whatever the hell you want . phyllis : oh , billy , come on . what are you doing ? chelsea : you think you 're doing billy a favor , setting him up so victor can take a swipe at him ? adam : sweetheart , billy acted on his worst impulses to take on my father , okay ? number one , it 's a losing proposition . number two , it feeds into the narrative that my father 's made up about him , that he 's inconsistent , that he ca n't be trusted , that he 's a lightweight . chelsea : but do n't you think that by making him a target -- adam : i 'm removing billy from the fray is what i 'm doing . i 'm protecting him from acting on his anger toward my father . you see what i 'm doing ? i 'm giving him his last chance , sweetheart . chelsea : uh , his last chance to fix things with victoria ? adam : his last chance to get his family back . thank you . come here . marisa : you ca n't know how hard it was for me to give up my daughter . it was the most difficult decision i 've ever had to make . carmen : how could you let her go ? marisa : i was determined to not raise my child in the unhappy life i was living . i wanted better for her . i was told that , uh , she was living in a difficult environment , abusive family . carmen : no . never . we would never . i could never hurt her . marisa : i did n't know , carmen . i was desperate to get my child out of the terrible circumstances that were described to me . i would have done anything . done things i otherwise would n't have . carmen : all for your daughter . marisa : you ca n't know what it was like to finally see her . carmen : i do know . i understand a mother 's joy . marisa : no , it was n't just the joy of being reunited with her after all these years . it was -- it was the joy of seeing how happy she is . carmen : you 've come to take her back . marisa : that 's why i came , yes . carmen : how will i tell her ? [ sobs ] i do n't want her to think i 'm sending her away . marisa : i did come to take her back . but after seeing the two of you together , after meeting you , carmen ... [ sighs ] how am i supposed to do that ? [ voice breaking ] how -- how can i rip eva away from the only family she 's ever known and the only mother she 's ever known ? carmen : [ sobs ] [ sighs ] marisa : take care of my daughter . carmen : [ sniffles ] marisa : please . [ sobs ] victor : you do not want to get involved with the santoris . and you do not want to throw a wrench into my business dealings with them , not at this critical juncture for my company . do n't make the same mistake that billy abbott did . jack : i heard about the deal you made with my sister . victor : well , hello , jack . she led me to believe that she has the decision- making power since she 's c.e.o . of your company . jack : well , i am here in good faith to try to come up with a compromise , a way to end this so that we can both get on with our lives . victor : i told your sister what i expected . jack : well , you and i both know that half a billion dollars would cripple jabot financially . and since neither newman nor jabot is particularly sound right now after paragon , i think we need to come up with another way . victor : you have lost control , jack . it 's embarrassing . if i were you , i would go quietly to this good night , let jabot just dissolve , enjoy early retirement . jack : why do n't you go to hell ? victor : [ chuckles ] kevin : the santoris are involved in some serious black - market stuff . noah : they 're illegal arms dealers . victor : they 've never been convicted of anything . noah : that 's because they manipulated the system . they intimidated people . they threatened them . and i can not just sit by while my grandfather brings them further into our lives . noah : yes , i have , uh , i have information about a crime . yes , it 's a federal crime . there 's an arms dealer doing business here in wisconsin . yeah . i know where your agents can find him . luca : this is your choice ? to leave eva here with this family ? marisa : all i ever wanted was for my daughter to be loved and happy . and now that she is , i ca n't ruin that for her . do n't ruin this for her , luca . do n't . luca : what you did was so selfless . such a good thing . i 'm so proud of you . mariah : give me a hint . what is this world - changing idea ? kevin : will you keep your voice down ? i do n't even like talking about it . mariah : why not ? kevin : because i do n't want somebody else to steal the idea from me and this other hacker . mariah : who is better at keeping secrets than me ? i 'm honestly a little offended that you wo n't tell me what it is . kevin : [ sighs ] you promise you wo n't say anything ? mariah : consider me sworn . spill . kevin : this hacker and i have discovered a way to return complete privacy to computers , to make them hack - proof , full , complete , impenetrable protection of government , personal , and business information . mariah : that 's huge . is it possible ? kevin : [ scoffs ] i think it is . i think it 's revolutionary . and this is the kind of stuff that fortunes are made on . mariah : i mean , consider your secret safe with me . now , excuse me while i revolutionize bartending . billy : hey , kevin . kevin : hey . billy , what 's up ? billy : uh ... [ chuckles ] well , the whole thing kind of blew up in my face . victor is threatening to sue my family for half a billion dollars . kevin : half a billion ? billy : yeah , jack 's trying to keep it out of court , but there 's -- there 's no guarantees , you know ? kevin : if this goes to court , they 're gon na ask you questions , like who was helping you on the tech side of things ... and that could be a problem for both of us . billy : victor 's going to know that you were working for me to bring down newman all while collecting a paycheck from him . kevin : i do n't like the sound of that . billy : no . so ... you got any ideas how to resolve this ? phyllis : billy cares about this family and jabot as much as you and jack do . he has overcome so much . he has put up with so much , and he has always had the guts to take on victor . what ? ashley : i 'm just wondering when you 're gon na be as loyal to your husband as you are to billy . victor : i will take this to court . jack : i hope you do . i would love a chance to sit on the witness stand and tell the judge that you came after jabot first , had me kidnapped , put a stranger in my wife 's bed , the whole thing . victor : then your role in kelly 's death and the death of innocent people on the cargo ship would become public record . jack : i will happily go to jail if it means my family will not be bled to death . you better get ready for your own cell . victor : you 're bluffing . jack : you think i 'm bluffing ? i tried to make peace with you . i tried to reason with you , even after marco , after everything you did to me , to my wife , because of paragon , something for which i was in no way responsible , and yet you sit here smug as ever , threatening me ? threatening my company ? consider negotiations ended . you want a war ? you just got one . victor : and i relish a war . [ next_on ] sharon : is there something wrong with my behavior , the way that i 'm thinking or i 'm feeling ? you think i need to go back to fairview ? nick : i boxed up the nursery . sage : what are you trying to do ? pretend that christian never existed ? cane : not only did she sleep with him , she claims now she has feelings for him . is that right ? | jack refuses to let billy take the fall for paragon and says he will find some other way . ashley and victor have a meeting . victor says he wants half a billion dollars to drop the lawsuit . later , when she tells the family , jack says he wants to take care of it peacefully . billy thinks they need to fight victor . jack meets victor at the athletic club . victor has no interest in making a deal . he tells jack to enjoy retirement . jack says that if victor wants a war , he 's got one . kevin tells noah that ava is going to an elite school for the very rich , not living in an abusive home like luca told marisa . kevin finds that luca 's family is involved in illegal activities . noah calls to warn marisa . she demands the truth from luca . luca explains that he is the one paying ava 's tuition and she lives with a poor family but they are loving . ava 's mother arrives and asks if marisa plans to take ava away from her . marisa says that 's what she came to spain to do but , after meeting the woman , she has decided not to uproot ava . kevin tells mariah about his secret new idea- bringing full privacy back to computer use . billy overhears . when mariah leaves , billy approaches kevin and tells him about the lawsuit and that victor will realize that kevin was working with billy . |
sharon : mornings are so quiet now . i heard you up last night . dylan : sorry . did n't mean to wake you up . sharon : no , you did n't . i was already awake . i could n't sleep hearing the judge 's voice in my head , `` no visitation rights . `` dylan : we knew it was a long shot . at least we tried . you know , at least we have all these memories of christian . we had him here for a year . he 's with us . nobody can take that away . [ floor creaks ] dylan : [ sighs ] mariah : hey . i heard about the judge 's ruling . i - i wanted to talk to you last night -- sharon : oh , did you ? or were you trying to avoid us because of dylan 's gc buzz interview ? i did n't want to believe that you would let them do that to us . mariah : i - i would n't . look , i never thought -- dylan : you convinced me that hilary wanted to tell the story the right way . sharon : nothing even close to the truth went on the air . dylan : i sounded like a jerk . it made your mom look like -- they had no business making this about her illness . mariah : i know ! hilary screwed me over . us . she did it to all of us . devon : [ sighs ] you look beautiful , honey . hilary : aww . and it 's all for you . it 's amazing how a good night 's sleep can put everything in perspective . devon : who slept ? hilary : [ laughs ] i 'm proud of us . you know that ? we never let nonsense get between us . we always put our marriage first . devon : right . honey , i do n't want you to think that -- hilary : shh . i do n't want you to think , either . michael : does this count as our walk of shame ? lauren : [ laughs ] michael : i ca n't believe it . it does . look , i know the day is packed for both of us , but i 'd like to do something special later after my deposition . and what 's wrong ? lauren : hmm ? oh , no . nothing . michael : except it 's not nothing . ah , ah , ah . for better or worse , remember ? what is it ? what 's wrong ? chelsea : what do you peg the audience at for this show ? chloe : like how many people ? well , between tv and social media , i 'm gon na say about a bazillion . chelsea : huh . it 's pretty awesome of hilary to do this for us . i mean , it 's quite the platform . we should be grateful . chloe : okay . chelsea : no , i 'm -- i 'm serious , chloe . we need to be grateful . chloe : um , are you trying to give me a warning or something ? chelsea : i just think it 's not really fair . i mean , people have been going after hilary lately and -- chloe : oh , i get it . because hilary went after sharon and i 'm clearly on sharon 's side , you think i 'm gon na go after hilary and ruin the show for us ? is that what you 're saying ? lily : hey , i still ca n't find that game that charlie wants . cane : you mean the one that goes [ imitates explosion ] lily : yeah , i know . i 'm actually hoping that it 's sold out because that noise will haunt my dreams . cane : well , since i 'm home all day , i 'll order it online after the physical therapy session , okay ? lily : look , i know that you hate missing work , but you need physical therapy . cane : i know . lily : and i know you do n't like doing it at the office , so your therapist is coming here . cane : all right , okay . lily : did you like him ? cane : who ? lily : jessie . your therapist . cane : oh , jessie . okay , um , see , here 's the thing i need to tell you about jessie . [ knock on door ] lily : oh , he 's here . are you ready ? jessica : hi . i 'm jessie . here to see cane ashby . cane : okay , uh , lily , this is jessica . lauren : let 's get one more latte for the road . can we get two lattes to go , please ? thanks . michael : or maybe you 'd like to tell me more about that , uh , phone call with the bank . is that 's what 's on your mind ? or was it the dozen other phone calls this morning ? lauren : you know , i should have turned my phone off . i 'm really sorry . our anniversary only comes once a year . michael : hmm . nah . business is in your blood . and it 's not going as well as you 'd like . lauren : it 's just the season , you know . you always hope that christmas sales will put you in the black . michael : fenmore 's is in the red ? lauren : no . no , honey . i just meant that , you know , profits will peak , and you know how i love profits . michael : yeah . but not for profits sake . you love them for your father and your team and all those people who count on the paychecks you sign . it 's a lot of pressure on those gorgeous shoulders . lauren : [ chuckles ] i can handle it . michael : i know you can . lauren : thank you . michael : but clearly it 's troubling you right now . lauren : i 've been thinking a lot about my dad lately and what fenmore 's meant to him . [ chuckles ] he took this one little store and turned it into something so big . michael : and you nurtured it . all over the country . fenmore 's is a cultural touchstone . who has n't shopped there ? you did that . you . lauren : you are a lovely man . have i told you that lately ? michael : well , not in so many words , but i think i got the gist of that last night . lauren : [ laughs ] i tried . michael : listen to me . you 're the smartest woman i know . you 'll figure out a way to get through the season . lauren : you know , i think i already have . michael : oh , well , then you 're already halfway there . lauren : [ chuckles ] mariah : and so i start thinking , `` wow , maybe hilary is n't a complete hack , `` and maybe this is the right way to get the real story about what happened to you and christian out into the world . and the interview went great . dylan was amazing . you would have been so proud of him . i even went to get hilary dinner afterwards , and then when i came back , she 'd gone all edward scissorhands on the piece and cut it up into bits . she 'd sliced it and diced it and turned it into one long lie . so i told her that she sucks , and i quit . sharon : you quit ? mariah : yes , i had to . you would have never spoken two words to hilary if it was n't for me . dylan : it 's not your fault . i made the decision to talk to hilary . sharon : hilary knows how to work people . she worked me for a time . you know , i thought maybe she was capable of some honesty , but i guess she 's not , obviously . dylan : but you are . and i know you had nothing to do with that edit . mariah : well , i picked a pretty bad time to start seeing the best in people , but i 'm over that , and it wo n't happen again . dylan : well , maybe you can find another show and get back on track . mariah : no . gosh , no . i 'm over that , too . tv can bite me . dylan : [ chuckling ] okay . well , um , i got to get to work . sharon : okay . dylan : we all got conned . it was n't your fault . mariah : what now ? back to slinging drinks at the underground ? sharon : you 'll find something . but i 'm not sorry you 're getting away from hilary . she 's a sadist , and she likes to inflict pain and misery on people . we 've all had enough of that . chloe : so you think that i would ruin our premiere just to take a shot at hilary about sharon ? is that what you 're saying ? chelsea : chloe , you do n't exactly hide your opinions or your feelings . not to mention i do n't think you have the best track record when it comes to fashion shows . chloe : [ sighs ] but that does n't mean that i ca n't suck it up , so i can make sure that gc buzz does a good show about us . chelsea : okay . good . great . we 're fine , then . but we do need to finish those looks . chloe : great . good . and yes , we will . and just for the record , i can suck it up because i actually watched gc buzz last night . chelsea : [ gasps ] me , too ! chloe : it was n't awful . chelsea : it was hilarious ! it was so bad , but it was so good . you know , you got me into that stuff . chloe : [ chuckles ] yeah , blame me . go ahead . chelsea : well , you did . but i have to say , after work , a long day of work , there 's nothing better than some juicy gossip and a nice glass of wine . chloe : uh , juicy gossip , wine , and ice cream . chelsea : ice cream ! i forgot the ice cream . what ? chloe : i miss this . i miss us . hilary : are you looking for something ? devon : yeah , i 'm looking for my phone . i have some meetings to get to . hilary : i just need to fix my makeup quickly . i can be camera ready in two minutes . we are launching chelsea 's new collection today . devon : honey . you 're not going on camera today . i meant that yesterday , and i mean it today . you 're still fired . cane : all right , am i sitting or ... ? jessica : yeah , take a seat . cane : all right . jessica : so , today 's just so you know the routines so you can do the workouts on your own besides our sessions . cane : okay . jessica : you 'll do the heel slides -- 30 reps three times a day . cane : all right . jessica : then you 'll do the hip work with the bands -- 20 reps of each abduction , adduction . i 'll send you an e - mail . cane : sounds like a full - time job . okay , all right . jessica : you get out what you put in . cane : hey , what 's this ? jessica : a muscle stimulator . cane : what does it do ? jessica : it 's designed to send electrical impulses directly into the knee . cane : okay . jessica : it 's gon na fire up your muscles . cane : my muscles already feel fired up , though . jessica : i 'm flattered . you 're quite the charmer , cane . cane : well , i suppose i have to be good at something . jessica : i 'm sure you 're good at any number of things . lay down . i 'll see if you 're good at this . hilary : okay , i 'm lost . i thought we had an amazing night . devon : we did have an amazing night . you said you wanted to focus on us and not talk about work , and that 's exactly what we did . hilary : okay , well , now i guess i want to talk about work , because you fired me for no reason . devon : i had a reason . i released you from your contract because we agreed that the show would be positive and upbeat , and that 's not what you delivered to me on air . so i need to find someone who can help me embrace that vision . hilary : okay , well , i 'm ready , right ? i 'm ready to give you what you want . today it 's the ultimate feel - good story . it 's chelsea 's collection . a woman- owned business . it 's all about empowerment and drive and focus . we ca n't just drop the segment . devon : who says i 'm gon na drop the segment ? hilary : okay , so the segment is happening , which means i 'm hosting . devon : no , you 're not hosting , honey , okay ? i 'm sorry . that dylan interview was n't the first time that you told me a segment would be a certain way and then it turned out being completely different , all right ? you made your choice . i made mine , which is you no longer host the gc buzz . hilary : okay , this is ridiculous . you made your point , okay , devon ? now just let me give you a show that we can both agree on . devon : what kind of boss would i be if i made a decision and i did n't stick to it ? hilary : the flexible and reasonable kind . devon : sweetheart , you are creative , you 're smart , and you can think quick on your feet . i know you can do anything you put your mind to . hilary : but this is what i want to do . devon : well , you need to find something else to do somewhere where you ca n't damage people 's lives and reputations . hilary : and what about chelsea 's reputation ? you need a host , okay ? unless you plan to do it yourself . devon : no . i can find someone else . that 's not gon na be a problem . hilary : [ scoffs ] you really think it 's that easy to just walk out there , hit your mark , look into camera , and just make people love you ? devon : i know i love you , okay ? we 'll get through this . [ door opens ] hilary : [ sighs ] mariah : all right . i better load up on caffeine and get the job search started . thank you , hilary . sharon : mariah . you know , it 's easy to blame her , but i 'm the one that brought this on . you know , i did this to you and dylan and nick and faith . now i do n't know if noah will ever talk to me again . mariah : yes , he will . faith will , too . they know how much you loved christian . everything that happened , it happened out of that love . sharon : it 's also out of fear , fear that dylan and i would lose our child , fear that we would lose each other . mariah : but you did n't lose each other , because dylan knows what i know . everything you do , you do out of love . even for me . you know , i could n't handle it at first , the idea of you loving me . even weirder -- the fact that you wanted me around . but here i am . and you keep putting up with me time and time again , even though i 'm the jerk that roped your husband into a horrible interview . sharon : do n't talk about yourself like that . i 'm not gon na listen to it . mariah : see ? you 're doing it right now . you 're -- you 're even protecting me from myself . because that is what you do . you protect all of us . you protect christian . for a whole year , you were his mom . you were his whole world , and i know -- i know deep down he feels that . and that makes him the luckiest kid in the world . [ sniffles ] dylan : hey , chief , have you looked at the crakowski case yet ? paul : hey . would you , uh , shut the door behind you ? dylan : what 's up ? paul : well , uh ... we have n't talked , and , uh , i tried to call you after the judge 's decision . dylan : yeah , i - i was n't ready to talk about it . paul : okay . what about now ? dylan : if i say no , can we get back to this case ? paul : how are you feeling ? dylan : uh , it 's like taking a bullet wearing a flak jacket . impact knocks the breath out of you , but , you know , it 's not fatal . and christian , he 's -- he 's fine , he 's loved , he 's healthy , he 's around familiar faces . he 's gon na be okay . sharon and i just need to find a way to move on , so ... paul : i was pretty impressed with her , actually . she was willing to give you up so you could spend time with christian . dylan : yeah , well , that 's never gon na happen . i told sharon that we 're in this together . paul : look , son ... i - i just want you to know how sorry i am . i - i ... i know how much it meant to you to spend time with that boy . dylan : [ sighs ] assault with the intent to kill . paul : okay . look , i know that being stoic is a really good quality , especially in this line of work . i mean , i know how much i 'm hurting , and i was only the kid 's grandfather . i really ca n't even imagine what you must be going through . lauren : ah , the business of fashion . chelsea : lauren , hey ! what are you doing here ? lauren : i have a proposition for you girls . chloe : well , as much as i love being propositioned , uh , we 're kind of sprinting to the finish line right now . chelsea : yeah , gc buzz is debuting our new collection , so ... lauren : oh , good . well , you can add this hype to this episode . let 's announce that chelsea 2.0 will be carried exclusively at fenmore 's . chloe : uh , exclusively ? chelsea : the whole collection at fenmore 's ? lauren : it 's the perfect marriage , right ? chloe : uh , you know , as much as i love fenmore 's ... what 's in it for us ? cane : okay . all right . jessica : that was n't so bad , was it ? cane : that was weird to start , but it 's good . my muscles are now stimulated . [ chuckles ] jessica : that did n't hurt at all ? cane : unh - unh . you , uh , you look disappointed . jessica : well , pain is n't fun , but it can tell us if we 're pushing too hard . that should have hurt a little . did you take a pain pill before i came ? cane : uh , yeah . yeah , i did . jessica : better to get by without them if you can . i 've seen too many people use meds as a crutch . how long have you been taking them ? cane : uh , a couple weeks . jessica : are you sure you still need them ? cane : well , my knee hurts a lot , and i 'm in a lot of pain , but , you know , you do n't have to worry about me . i 'm not gon na get addicted or anything , so ... jessica : people get hooked before they even realize it . cane : well , i 'm not most people , so do n't worry about it . i 'm good . you can trust me . jessica : would n't be doing my job if i did n't ask . cane : well , i appreciate it . thank you . look , here they go . gone . jessica : three pointer . cane : all right . so , uh , i 'm feeling better already . what now ? we done or ... ? jessica : no . now for the fun part . face down on the table . cane : ohh . bring on the pain . lily : yeah , as soon as possible , please . thank you . neil : hey , hey , hey . lily : hey . do you have foundation business ? neil : i do , indeed , with a very intelligent , charming , beautiful young lady i happen to call my daughter . lily : [ chuckles ] oh , now you 're buttering me up . neil : all right , look , uh , the foundation 's new year 's eve gala , we 're -- we 're hoping to have it here . lily : oh , uh , we would love to , but i wish you asked me six months ago . the conference and ballroom have been booked since then . neil : really ? lily : yeah . neil : oh . lily : do you , uh , want another day ? neil : another day ? you 're funny . no , uh , i wanted to have it here , but i guess we 're gon na have to find another venue . lily : i 'm sorry . i wish i could help you . neil : no , that 's okay . i understand . i found the perfect host , and i 'm just hoping that she 's gon na say yes when i ask her . lily : why ? who you gon na ask ? sharon : it would be so nice if i could just keep all of the supportive people close and push the haters away . but what people are saying online about me ... mariah : they do n't know you . they do n't get a vote . sharon : people who i have never even met , they honestly hate me . mariah : okay , stay off of social media . boycott gc buzz . i mean , that show is supposed to be smart and funny and only lightly seasoned with snark , not nasty and mean - spirited . and , you know , as awful as it is to say , what hilary did to us , what she did to our family , it was n't even personal . she would gladly do it to anyone because we 're not actually people to her . we 're just this week 's story . and you are still you . and you 're pretty great . sharon : thank you . mariah : for what ? sharon : for reminding me that i am still me and i control my own life . no one else does . mariah : [ chuckles ] okay . so you 're leaving ? sharon : i 'll call you later . mariah : all right . [ door closes ] devon : hey . mariah : oh . devon . devon : you have a minute ? mariah : uh , not really . devon : mariah , i would really like you to come back to gc buzz . mariah : now i really do n't have a minute . devon : can you hear me out , please ? mariah : look , your wife is a human wood chipper . i do n't ever intend on working for her again . so thank you for stopping by . devon : hilary no longer works with gc buzz because i terminated her contract . mariah : you fired your own wife ? paul : come on , dylan . talk to me , please . dylan : but there 's nothing to talk about . it 's nick 's call who gets to see his son . that 's it . the court 's not gon na do anything about it . i have to accept it . it is what it is . paul : what it is , is incredibly tough . dylan : i know that . i could flip out , punch somebody , punch something . what good 's that gon na do ? paul : it does n't mean you ca n't feel and it does n't mean you ca n't talk about it . i mean , come on . this is the second time you found out that a child you fell in love with is not yours . dylan : that makes me sound like a genius . paul : it makes you sound like a man with a lot of love to give . we are here for you . i 'm here . nikki 's here . sharon . dylan : i appreciate it , paul , but the worst is over . i 'm okay . paul : are you ? 'cause i 'm not . what 's wrong ? why wo n't you talk to me ? why wo n't you talk to -- to nikki ? dylan : nikki has -- she has other priorities . paul : what does that mean ? dylan : i 'm not a newman . paul : oh , come on . she does n't care about that . you know that . dylan : nick won , okay ? what do you want me to say ? he 's got his son . victor has his grandson . they 're gon na have birthday parties . they 're gon na celebrate christmas and new year 's the way the newmans do . paul : i know . you feel left out . i get that . nikki loves you . dylan : i know that . she also stood by victor through everything , and she 's gon na have to stand by him now . paul : if she knew that , she 'd be here . dylan : paul , i 'm -- i 'm fine . paul : well , you should n't be . and we do n't expect you to be fine . and you should n't accept being fine . let us help you . dylan : you 're worried because of what happened when i lost connor . you 're worried about what i might do . dylan : i 'm not lying to you . i 'm not covering anything up . paul : you 're shutting down , and that worries me . i mean , your feelings got to go somewhere . dylan : i know . you 're right . yeah , but i 'm not ... paul : what ? dylan : i have n't been shutting down . paul : [ sighs ] dylan : when i -- when i lost connor ... i lost chelsea , too , and i lost ... and i lost everything . but this time is different because , you know , i have sharon , we have faith , we have mariah . i got you . you know , i have this job and ... [ sighs ] even if i do n't get a chance to be a dad again ... i 'm still a cop . so i 'm gon na work hard , and i 'm gon na go home to my wife . and tomorrow i 'm gon na get up , i 'm gon na do the same thing again , because i am luckier than most . even if i do n't have everything that i want . paul : so the crakowski case it is . dylan : yes , sir . that would help . [ knock on door ] paul : yeah ? michael : oh . bad time ? dylan : no . uh , actually , i asked michael to come by . paul : why do n't you take my office ? i got to check on a case anyway . have at it . dylan : okay . michael : ah , ah . before you ask , the judge has ruled . there are no do - overs . dylan : if we ca n't get any new rulings , then i think we should get some answers . lauren : well , first , your brand is so close to my heart in so many ways . i mean , you 're made in america . very important to me . you are for women , by women , which is a huge selling point , and i sort of feel like the godmother of your line . i remember the first jacket you had me sell at the boutique . i 'm sure you remember that well . chloe : remember you were just upcycling dresses in your living room , and this was all just a dream . lauren : that 's right . and there are so many dreams yet to be imagined . so let 's do it ! let 's dream together and then work like hell to make them pay off . chelsea : well , listen , let 's keep talking . i would love to talk about more specifics . um , maybe just not today since we 're so crazed , but ... lauren : yeah , sure . talk is good , and later is fine . chloe : you know what ? i really need you to check , uh , the zipper on this dress . it 's a little wonky . chelsea : you got it . um , thank you for coming by . we 'll see you really soon . lauren : we 'll talk soon . chelsea : yeah . lauren : and have a fabulous show , ladies . both : thank you ! chloe : all right , so it 's this guy . chelsea : i know , well , because this was n't steamed yet . chloe : oh . chelsea : see ? and then you have to -- this guy hooks into that . chloe : okay . chelsea : once it 's -- it 'll lay differently once it 's steamed . chloe : all right . lily : how about the underground ? that could be fun . neil : hmm , that 's not a bad idea . got kind of a rock ' n ' roll vibe . put that on the list , would you ? lily : yeah . neil : oh , hang on a second , would you ? lily : you are not calling her over here . neil : hilary ! lily : and you just called her over here . neil : come here . hilary : morning . neil : lily and i were just talking about the foundation benefit , and we 're hoping that you could host the event for us , maybe ? hilary : you were both hoping that ? neil : well , yeah , we were both ... look , um , you 're a board member . you 're a talk show host , a popular one at that . and , you know , you , uh , you got a big fan base . lily : do you really want people to think that 's our style is gossip and insults ? hilary : well , you do n't need to worry about that because i 'm no longer associated with gc buzz . lily : oh , what ? you quit ? hilary : we had a parting of ways . lily : wait . devon fired you ? [ laughs ] neil : what ? lily : it 's a christmas miracle ! [ chuckles ] mariah : you understand you 're gon na have to be celibate now . at the very least , she 's gon na key your car or sew dried shrimp into your curtains so you do n't know where the smell is coming from . devon : people do that ? mariah : possibly . devon : well , our personal life is n't the problem , but i do need to keep gc buzz -- mariah : oh , please do n't say it . devon : ... buzzing . mariah : there . you did it . you want me to come back and work for you . devon : yes , i do . mariah : no . thank you for the offer , but no . hilary is gon na torture you for this , and then she will torture me . devon : well , here 's the deal , mariah . i have a show to run , and you know how it works . and i know that you can do more than make coffee runs . that 's why i 'm here . mariah : you want me to help get a new host up to speed . devon : close . mariah : well , i assume this new host will not have the claws of the last one -- no offense . devon : yeah , well , she has claws , but they 're entertaining claws , and i think the people would like her for them . mariah : who is this delight ? devon : it 's you . i would like for you to host the show . mariah : you want to put me on tv ? devon : mm - hmm . mariah : oh , i get it . i get it . you want to piss hilary off as much as humanly possible . that 's awesome . no . devon : [ chuckles ] all right , listen . you are smart , you are quick , and you 're witty . and play it as tough as you want it , but you have a natural instinct for human - interest stories because that stuff that you got , that footage for thanksgiving , it 's everything the show needed . mariah : that was just luck . devon : i do n't think it was luck . i think that was you . you found that story , and it was n't the first time that you made hilary look good . you know that . you 're more than just answering phone calls and getting coffee . you can do this , mariah . mariah : [ sighs ] you really want to put a mike on me and make me say stuff on -- on camera , on tv ? my online avatar is a hedgehog . i do n't even take selfies . why would i want to put my face on tv ? devon : okay , fair enough . listen , how about it 's just a one - time thing ? i just do n't want to cancel today 's show because it 's the launch of chelsea 's new line . mariah : oh , that 's right . devon : right . and we need a host just for today . so if you help us out and then afterwards you 're not interested , we 'll find somebody else . mariah : maybe the guy who delivers bagels . devon : maybe , okay ? and anything that goes wrong , we can fix it in editing . please ? say yes . come on . are you in or am i gon na have to track down the bagel guy ? neil : are you and devon okay ? hilary : yeah , my husband and i , we are professional , okay ? we had some creative differences , which we need some time to resolve . but until we decide on a direction , my departure will make good ratings . any press is good press . lily : so , what ? are you a lady of leisure now ? hilary : actually , i have a benefit to host . so , neil , when you get a chance , send me the details . i 'll write up some copy . neil : sounds good . lily : yeah , i 'm sure she will write up some copy now that she has so much free time . [ chuckling ] oh , god . devon fired her . this is the best day ever . neil : hey , lily . are n't you concerned about your brother even a little bit ? lily : hilary said they 're fine . neil : and you buy that ? lily : what ? you do n't ? neil : not for a second . lily : you think it 's too soon to mention divorce ? [ chuckles ] paul : well , hey , there . is that glass in honor of your anniversary ? lauren : [ chuckles ] hi . paul : and yes , i do have an alert on my calendar for special events like these . what can i say ? i 'm a romantic . lauren : [ chuckles ] you are . paul : so , no groom ? lauren : no . no , he 's not here . this is , uh , more liquid courage than celebration . cane : okay , all right , all right . jessica : it sucks , but i got to break up the scar tissue . cane : stop , though . i know . it 's starting to kill me . jessica : okay . cane : [ groans ] all right . thank you . thank you for stopping . [ chuckles ] jessica : okay . that 's it for today . you did great . cane : you did , too . jessica : remember , if you need something for the pain , get something over the counter . cane : okay . hey , uh ... hey . thank you . jessica : yeah . dylan : i need to understand why the judge ruled against us . michael : it was a complicated case . there are precedents for contested adoptions or hospital mix - ups , but this ... well , one party was aware of the deception well before it was revealed . dylan : what do we know about the judge ? i mean , i 'm just saying , you know , it would n't be the first time victor greased palms . michael : it 's true . victor has exploited his position before . dylan : that 's right , and so he could have done it again . so let 's just look at the situation , because i 'm seeking visitation with his grandson -- michael : there 's no reason to believe that the judge was influenced by anything other than evidence and testimony . dylan : well , then maybe we should have gone after nick with the fact that christian ended up in the hospital . michael : why ? why , dylan ? because a babysitter you and sharon used before accidentally let him have a strawberry ? dylan : because he did n't ask the right questions , that 's why . michael : you and nick have that in common ! you want to know my answer ? you seem to think it will change anything ! it wo n't ! and along with nick , you 're not asking the right question . chloe : hi , sharon . what are you doing here ? sharon : i just came to ask chelsea something . chelsea : okay , sharon , look , if this is about nick or the judge 's decision -- sharon : i did n't come to talk about my personal life . i came here to work . that is , unless you 've decided not to keep me on . in which case , i will just turn right around and not darken your door ever again . but i think i have something to offer , and i know i can help out here , so ... do i have a job here , chelsea ? chelsea : grab this dress . grab a steamer . we 've got work to do . michael : it was never gon na happen . dylan : there was never a chance that we would get visitation ? michael : you were never going to imply that nick was an unfit parent . dylan : [ sighs ] michael : because nick is a good dad and you 're a good man . you ca n't fight that . it 's who you are . it controls everything you do . and you should be proud of that . dylan : yeah , at least i still have my pride , huh ? michael : [ chuckles ] you have your decency . lots of people do n't have that . you should be glad you 're you and not them . lauren : i 'm having some challenges with fenmore 's lately . paul : well , are n't there always challenges ? lauren : yes , exactly . you know , i thought it was just part of the business cycle , but there is no upswing . [ sighs ] and i did n't do anything to encourage a bounceback . and this online presence , it 's so crucial right now , but i have been concentrating on all my long - term relationships . paul : which you 're very good at , so that 's good . lauren : well , yeah . thank you . and all these vendors and the designers and the marketers , they 're very , very important . but this internet ... paul : oh , yeah . that 's like another universe . lauren : right . and i need a rocket ship to get there . and i 've already spoken to phyllis . i 've met with chelsea . but nothing is locked down now , and , uh ... [ sighs ] my nerves are shot . paul : well , you do n't need to panic . i mean , how does michael feel about all this ? lauren : you know michael . he 's so wonderful and supportive and ... there 's just no reason to worry him about this right now , you know ? he would say the same thing . that this is just a blip , and a very strong holiday season is gon na make everything better . [ chuckles ] lily : cane ! cane : hey . lily : hey . cane : hey . lily : wow . you look refreshed . cane : yeah . lily : i thought i 'd find you in a heap on the floor . cane : uh , it was n't that bad . lily : no ? jessica took it easy on you ? cane : uh , no , actually . she gave me the , uh , full - service treatment . but , you see , you 're married to a beast who is impervious to pain , and ... i only cried twice . [ both laugh ] lily : well , that 's good news . cane : yeah . lily : but guess what ? i have better news . cane : ooh . let me guess . you love me more when i was sweaty ? lily : oh , no , that 's old news . i have new news . cane : okay . all right , what is it ? lily : hilary finally got what she had coming . devon fired her . devon : try it again , mariah . mariah : because this is gon na be so much better than the last seven times . devon : come on . mariah : we 're so glad you could join us tonight on gc buzz . i 'm your host , mariah copeland . devon : boom ! that was it ! that was great . mariah : [ chuckling ] okay . devon : seriously , you got this . mariah : all right . devon : not so bad , right ? mariah : [ chuckles ] [ next_on ] nick : is this the best place for you ? jack 's office is right down the hall . phyllis : way ahead of you . chloe : are we ready to slay , ladies ? fist bump . all : boom ! hilary : it will be a disaster , so i suggest that you just walk away now . | at sharon 's home , dylan and sharon discuss how the interview went . they notice how quiet the house is without faith and sully . hilary and devon kiss and make love . at the athletic club , michael and lauren go downstairs , but he can tell something is bothering her . chelsea and chloe talk about how that chelsea thinks that chloe may go after hilary . lily tells cane that he needs physical therapy when there is a knock on the door and it is his therapist , jessie . lauren orders 2 vodkas . michael inquires about the phone call she received from the bank . lauren feels that the sales from christmas will get fenmore 's in the black . mariah explains to sharon and dylan about the interview that dylan gave to hilary and how she changed everything . mariah lets them know that she quit gc buzz . sharon blasts hilary for what she does to people . chloe and chelsea discuss the upcoming fashion show . chloe tells chelsea that she misses them . hilary tries to get romantic toward devon in order to change his mind about her and gc buzz , but devon tells her that she is still fired . cane begins his physical therapy with jessie and he watches her very romantically . devon and hilary discuss her being fired . hilary tries to persuade him to give her job back but he still refuses . sharon blames herself for all of their problems . at gcpd , paul and dylan discuss the judge 's ruling and how he would n't change his mind . lauren goes to visit chelsea and chloe and wants to handle their entire line of clothing at fenmore 's . chloe wonders what is in this for them . |
victor : thanks for coming by again . neil : no problem . how 's your daughter ? victor : she ... has not opened her eyes yet . i hope it 'll happen today . i 'm thinking positive . what did you bring by ? neil : my best wishes for your daughter . um , i - i know i asked you this last night , but you 're really determined to call in nikki 's loan , right ? victor : you better . i want it called in today . neil : victor , what 's waiting a few more weeks ? i mean , besides , the police were just here busting up your house -- victor : neil , they call me a murder suspect a person of interest , it 's irrelevant . i want the loan called in today , all right ? neil : i know you do , victor . why are you picking today to bankrupt nikki ? victor : are you taking her side or what ? neil : absolutely not . i would never do that . i 'm just looking out for you . victor : i appreciate that . so call it in today . [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) nikki : hey . david : hey . good morning . nikki : hi . david : you 're exactly where i left you last night . i guess you 've left me for a younger man . nikki : yep . he had a great night . david : good . then he wo n't mind if i steal you away for breakfast . nikki : okay . after j.t . comes back from the cafeteria . david : sure . nikki : morning , sunshine . hey , baby . david : he certainly knows how to put a smile on your face . nikki : yeah . he gives me hope that miracles are possible . david : victoria . nikki : of course . i plan to be with her every day , as much as i can . of course i wo n't be staying at the house . victor does n't want me there , and he 's right . we can never live together again . [ scene_break ] kevin : you know , mom , my spin is that you should feel really good this morning . gloria : feel good ? how can i feel good when jeffrey bardwell knows the truth ? kevin : well , let 's see . `` a '' -- the cops have n't dropped by . `` b '' -- the cops have n't dropped by , and `` c '' -- see `` a `` and `` b. `` gloria : yeah . that does n't mean he has n't told them . they could walk in here right now and put cuffs on me . kevin : wrong . because the note from your dead husband said , `` do n't let her get away with it . `` you pointed the finger at jill . gloria : no , i suggested jill . and it was a terrible thing to do . kevin : well , yeah , but , you know , self - preservation . gloria : yeah . i may be guilty , but i 'm not stupid . kevin , this is supposed to be my day . finally , i get everything i want and he has to come along and ruin it . kevin : mom , if jabot management sees you all worked up , they 're gon na know that something is going on . gloria : hey , if i can stay cool with jeffrey , i can stay cool at work . it 's just not knowing , you know ? kevin : ( sighs ) ( telephone ringing ) gloria : board room , gloria bardwell . jeff : gloria ? gloria : jeffrey . why are you calling here ? jeff : oh , gosh , i 'm sorry , the receptionist must 've connected me to the wrong extension . i 'm trying to reach katherine chancellor . i 'll try again . gloria : no , no , no , no -- he hung up on me . he 's looking for katherine . [ scene_break ] jack : nothing positive ? ben : uh , well , you know what ? no , i read that there 's a , uh , there 's a big sale going on at the mall downtown . jack : now i get the jokes . ben : look , it 's better than the editorial page . they 're coming at you with keyboards blazing . you have n't issued a press release and it looks bad . jack : ben , there 's too much to consider to just throw out another mea culpa . ben : once you give the word , and it needs to be soon , i 've got the best political speechwriter in the country in speed dial . jack : hey . i 'm glad you 're back . sharon : morning , ben . ben : sharon . i 've got some calls to make . jack : how 's noah ? sharon : fine . he had fun at sam 's . jack : i can pick him up at school today . sharon : that 's okay . jack : i went back out to the ranch last night . you were n't there . i -- did you stay somewhere else ? sharon : i was out . jack : i know . i stayed there for awhile waiting for you . where were you ? sharon : with brad . [ scene_break ] brad : we meet again . how 's the little guy doing ? j.t . : well , same as yesterday . no complications , which is a good thing . brad : you get any sleep ? j.t . : no , i , uh ... woke up at 4 : 00 a.m. , could n't go back to sleep , so i came up here . brad : yeah , i went home around 3 : 00 . i could n't sleep either , so i went out again . j.t . : you did n't come back here ? brad : what 's she doing ? j.t . : she 's taking his vitals . we 're not allowed in the room right now . you know , every time i look at him , i wonder ... brad : is that my son ? me , too . j.t . : it 's crazy we do n't know that . brad : talk to your future in - laws . j.t . : they ca n't keep putting off this d.n.a . test . brad : yeah , they can . [ scene_break ] jack : hey . i thought maybe you could use this . sharon : thanks . jack : i 'm glad you have someone you can confide in . i have to admit , i wish that someone was me . sharon : jack , you 're the reason i left . jack : i realize that . but brad ? sharon : he is my friend . jack : maybe if i 'd have just stayed on at your place a little longer -- sharon : and you know what would 've happened ? i would 've found you and i would 've asked you to leave . okay , and yes , i came home . alone . jack : i 'm glad to hear that . sharon : you know how much easier it was for me to stay there at my old house than here ? sometimes i feel like i can not breathe when i 'm here . jack : sharon , this situation will improve . sharon : oh , the situation ? really ? has the situation gotten worse ? because ben 's here . what 's going on ? jack : the senate has censured me . if i do n't resign , there 's talk of impeachment . sharon : oh , god . oh , my god , jack . well , you know what noah would say to this ? he 'd say , it sucks . and then i would tell him not to use that phrase , because i really , personally hate that phrase , but you know what ? it 's the best way to describe this ! it sucks ! jack : maybe that 's the two - word sound bite ben 's looking for . sharon : well , you did it to yourself . jack : i realize that . sharon : really ? really ? it just never seems to make any difference to you , jack . you -- you would lie as easily as some people just breathe ! i mean , did you ever stop to think -- for one moment -- did you stop to think what this would do to noah ? and the fact that he 's going to feel like having to defend you again ? jack : i will talk to noah . sharon : really ? oh , like you did the last time ? because that 's one for my hit parade -- how very good people can make bad mistakes ? jack : that 's right . sometimes good people do . sharon : but are n't we -- are n't we what we do , jack ? and i 'm just asking you because i really wan na know . you know , you are capable of being such a wonderful man , but you always give in to the side of you who just wants what he wants , no matter how wrong it is , and you do it again and again ! jack : i was n't lying to you last night . i honestly felt i was protecting my father from a woman -- sharon : okay , okay , i ca n't listen to this . i ca n't . you know what , ben ? stay , all right ? maybe you can help my husband out of the situation that he 's in , because i ca n't . ( door slams ) [ scene_break ] ( pen clicking ) kevin : mom , cut it out with the pen . gloria : oh , i 'm so sorry . i 'm just so excited about the faces launch . jill : yes , we all are . okay , what i 'd like to discuss -- two things -- the kind of woman we have in mind for faces of jabot , and how much mileage we 're gon na be getting out of this contest . kay : mmm . cane : knock , knock . i 'm sorry to interrupt . oh , hey , guys . kay : no , no , no , we 've , uh , barely started . jill : what 's up , darling ? cane : i 'm gon na meet patterson about the clear springs recycling program , okay ? kay : excellent . cane : oh , you 're working on the faces contest , huh ? jill : yes , it 's very exciting . we 're launching the web site later today . kevin : yeah , and she 's a beauty , i might add . cane : all right , okay , i 'll update you over dinner . kay : over -- yes , over dinner ? where we going ? cane : uh , there 's a new burger joint on main . kay : well , i sign the bottom of your checks . i think you could afford something a little more upscale , do n't you think ? cane : i 'll make it the combo . all right , i 'll see you guys later . bye . gloria : you know , i do have a few tweaks for the main page . i mean , the faces need to say america -- all sizes , all shapes , all colors , all ages , and should all be beautiful . kay : gloria , we have established all of that , dear . now i would like for us to keep this moving , if you please ? i would like to accomplish as much as we can before our meeting with jeff bardwell if that 's possible . jill : oh , bardwell , that 's right . ( pen clicking ) jill : i 've got it . [ scene_break ] nikki : mmm . this breakfast -- it was a great idea . david : i 'm just happy to see you eating . nikki : mmm . i am so hungry . david : i take this as a positive sign that you can eat when you 're with me . would you like some more coffee ? nikki : mm - hmm . david : good . i think you 're less tense because you 've decided to move away from the ranch . nikki : probably . david : there 's no excuse for the way victor treats you . nikki : i knew it was gon na be a challenge living under the same roof with him , but i thought we could work it out . i guess not . david : for victoria 's sake . i understand . which leads me to this ... now i agree with you that victoria needs to be with her mother , and i 've been thinking ... why do n't we buy a house ? one big enough for victoria and round the clock private nurse care ? you and your daughter deserve to live in a stable , happy home , nikki . and i 'd like to give that you . you have suffered under the hand of victor long enough . and i do n't want you to sacrifice another thing for that man . [ scene_break ] victor : hi , j.t . j.t . : hey , victor . how 's victoria ? victor : not any better , no worse . how 's the baby ? brad : he 's good . we 're waiting for the nurse to finish checking his vitals . victor : yes , nurse ? woman : we 'll be allowing visitors again shortly . restricted to one person at a time . victor : i 'll be in momentarily . woman : okay . victor : thank you . j.t . : actually , victor , if you would n't mind , i 've been waiting . brad : so have i . victor : then you both can wait a little longer . [ scene_break ] nikki : i love that you 've thought this through and included my daughter . david : do n't say no , nikki . not without giving it some thought . what is it ? are you afraid of antagonizing victor ? nikki : well , that 's part of it . the more battles i can avoid the better . david : okay , and what 's the other part ? nikki : well , i just think that when victoria wakes up , she should be surrounded by her own things . david : we can move her things . nikki : no , in her own room . david : that makes perfect sense . nikki : you 're not upset ? david : no . i 'm not upset , disappointed . you just want what 's best for your daughter . i just want what 's best for you . ( p.d.a . beeping ) david : oh , that 's the beeker meeting . i got ta run . nikki : okay . well , thanks for breakfast . sorry i ate so much . david : we 'll talk later . nikki : okay . thanks . sharon : hey , nikki . nikki : hi , sharon . sharon : it 's really good to see you out and about a little bit . how you doing ? nikki : i 'm okay . sharon : yeah ? 'cause i -- well , i talked to victor last night . nikki : oh . well , then you know how i 'm doing . sharon : is there anything i can do ? nikki : no , i ca n't think of anything . you know , there is something . sharon : oh , well , name it . nikki : your house at the ranch ? would you mind if i stayed there ? sharon : of course not . i -- yeah . nikki : and that would be perfect . i would be close enough to victoria without being under the same roof as victor . thank you , sharon . [ scene_break ] ben : the office has been swamped with calls . jack : they wan na hear what i have to say . what , they did n't hear enough when i was defending myself with the senate ethics committee ? ben : they 're interested in what you have -- jack : oh , i know what they 're interested in . the vultures are circling before the body 's cold . no , they want the latest clips of a disgraced senator abbott that they can air ad nauseum and bask in their own self - righteousness . it is n't just my career i 'm losing here . i 'm about to lose a family ! my wife ca n't stand to be in the same room with me , so you 'll forgive me if i do n't have some glib ad lib to hand you right now at the tip of my tongue . ben : jack , we can do this -- jack : i am not going to make a statement ! you want that ? go -- go get a statement from victor ! or gloria ! leave me alone ! [ scene_break ] victor : when you grow just a little bigger , i 'll take you to the ranch . and then i 'll take you to see your mother . and i bet you she 's gon na open her eyes when she sees you and hears your voice . mm - hmm . and then when you grow a little bigger , then we 'll have a little room for you . just for you . gon na get it all ready . and you know what ? i 'm gon na put some old boxing gloves in there . and then when you grow older , i 'll teach you how to box . you 'll become a tough little kid . i promise you . just like your grandpa . okay ? you just got ta keep on fighting now . you just wait . they call you `` the miracle newman . `` i 'll teach you everything . okay ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : thanks . cane : hey . how you doing , man ? j.t . : hey . cane : so how 's the little one ? j.t . : well , he 's hanging in there . cane : that 's good . can i have an iced tea , please ? j.t . : i got ta give you props , man . cane : what for ? j.t . : not bringing up the situation . cane : there 's a situation , is there ? j.t . : yeah , paternity . i figured -- i figured mrs. chancellor told you all about it . cane : oh , you know , i learned awhile back that there 's three things you do n't really talk about -- religion , politics , who 's the baby 's daddy ? j.t . : yeah , well , we do n't really know . it could be brad . it could be me . cane : victoria 's ex ? j.t . : yeah . but when i look at that kid , man , i 'm telling you , i see my son , you know ? and i want him to be mine . i really do . cane : that 's impressive , you know ? j.t . : what ? cane : well , you know , there 's a -- there 's a couple of things that scream , `` i 'm an adult now '' -- buying a house , having a kid . j.t . : you know , a few years ago i had a chance to take care of a friend of mine and her son . and i thought -- i thought being around that kid would make me -- make me run in the complete opposite direction , but ... well , it shocked me as much as anybody ... it did n't . you know , i got really attached to him . cane : and now you 're stepping up again . cheers to that . j.t . : it 's more than that , though . maybe it 's -- maybe it 's a biological thing , i do n't know , but ... when i look at my son , when i look at that kid , i think if anybody ever tried to hurt him , man , i would ... i 'd give up my life . i 'd give up my life . whatever he needs . for the rest of his life . [ scene_break ] brad : thank you , sharon . i really appreciate it . uh , excuse me ? doctor , i - i saw you in with the baby earlier . you looked concerned . doctor : and you are ? brad : a family friend . doctor : you need to speak to the newmans then . i update them regularly . excuse me . brad : this is what i 'm talking about . this is making me crazy . nobody will tell me anything . sharon : wow , they wo n't even let you go in there and see him ? brad : no . well , there is one nurse that takes pity on me and lets me in now and again . but until i hear the magic words , `` you 're the father '' -- sharon : oh , did they do the d.n.a . test ? brad : no , victor and nikki wo n't agree to it . sharon : well , they wo n't agree with each other about anything right now . brad : and that makes it even tougher . you know , victor was here earlier , and he made it clear that he 'd be the first one to go in . now i understand that he 's the grandfather , and he has every right to see his grandson . but i - i feel like an outsider . i mean , that could be my son in there , and -- and i 'm excluded at every turn . woman : you can go in . brad : oh , thank you so much . do you mind ? sharon : no . no . go ahead . brad : thanks a lot . sharon : i 'm gon na wait here for you . brad : okay . all right ? woman : all right . brad : thanks . hey , little man . do you know how popular you are ? there is a line around -- uh , nurse , his -- his breathing seems like its irregular . ( monitor beeping ) brad : what 's that noise ? what 's happening ? doctor : sir , step back . brad : what 's going on ? what 's happening ? what 's wrong with him ? doctor : you need to leave so i can do my job . get him out of here . [ scene_break ] kay : now we are hiring an outside accounting firm to handle the ballots ? gloria : yes , i 've already contacted that firm we used last year that you liked so much . jeff : oh , i 'm sorry for the interruption . i 'll wait outside . jill : oh , no , no , no . please , come in . kay : hello . we can do this later . kevin : uh , no , actually , we ca n't . not if we want it to go up on the web today . 'cause we have to finish going over the design layout for the page . jill : kevin . kay : i , uh ... jill : katherine and i will work with you on that later , after we 've had our meeting with mr. bardwell . kay : i was intrigued by your , uh , phone call , mr. bardwell . jeff : yes , i 've been very much looking forward to this meeting . jill : yes , you said you had a new business proposal that we would n't be able to resist ? kay : and we would love to hear it . jill : uh , kevin , gloria ? kevin : yeah ? oh . yeah . jill : okay . jeff : there 's no proposal . i 'm telling them everything . gloria : he said everything . he 's gon na tell 'em everything . what do i do ? kevin : you get the hell out of doge . you 've got the funds . you go find some tropical island and work on your tan . gloria : honey , i think you 're right . i 'll hire a plane , pay off the pilot so he does n't tell anybody . i just need to get a few things from the house . kevin : unh - unh . do n't even go home . you know what ? you can buy whatever you need later . bon voyage , mom . gloria : no , no , just stop . just stop . i need to think about this . kevin : you do n't have time to think about this . gloria : i have family here . i have a life right here . kevin : you 'll be doing life in a cell , next to jana , if you do n't leave now . gloria : all he has is circumstantial evidence . that is not proof . kevin : you said he had the cream and it burned his hand . gloria : and i 'll just deny it . what 's it got to do with me ? kevin : all right , fine , and what if kay and jill do n't believe you ? then what ? gloria : i do n't know . what do i do ? kevin : i do n't know , mom , but whatever you do , you got ta figure it out right now . [ scene_break ] ben : still debating ? jack : i was just looking over all the projects that i chaired , the bills i introduced . i 'm proud of what we accomplished . ben : you should be . jack : but then , pride is one of the seven deadly sins , is n't it ? oh , well . i guess my constituents have decided i 've engaged in all the others . i had no right lighting into you like that , and i 'm sorry , okay ? ben : do n't worry about it . jack : i think i 'm still struggling with the idea that gloria -- gloria -- brought and end to my political career . ben : it 's not over yet . there 's no proof that the letter she read was authentic . and while it 's not a lot of fun to be censured , it does n't have to be over . it does n't have to end . jack : tell me that the next time you 're censured . ben : bottom line -- you wan na stay and fight this thing , i 'm your man , senator . 110 % . jack : that kind of loyalty is hard to come by . thank you , my friend . ben : little news flash -- its not -- it 's not only your career on the line here . i was planning on getting you to the white house . jack : ( scoffs ) ben : hey , i learned from every one of karl rove 's mistakes . you 'll be golden . jack : president abbott , huh ? ben : why not ? jack : i 'm not sure i have the fight in me for that , ben . ben : what 's the alternative , senator ? jack : there are alternatives . i could walk away . ben : you never struck me as the `` walk away `` kinda guy . jack : you know what ? you 're right . you have always been straight with me , from day one . you told me truth even when i did n't wan na hear it . i appreciate that . go ahead . set up the press conference . i 've made my decision . ben : excellent ! all right ! [ scene_break ] nikki : what happened with my grandson ? doctor : a bout of irregular breathing like that can mean a high level of carbon dioxide or even acid in the bloodstream . sharon : oh , my gosh , that sounds terrible . doctor : it 's a common problem for preemies . brad : what 's the treatment ? doctor : we 'll use a c - pap in addition to his ventilator . nikki : oh , to deliver pressurized air to his lungs ? i read about that . doctor : exactly . j.t . : now how -- how do we determine if that 's really what 's wrong with him ? doctor : a blood test . j.t . : we only need a few drops , nikki . nikki : i know what you want . brad : nikki , let us do the paternity test . please . [ scene_break ] gloria : and all those lies he was telling you to discredit me and to make you think terrible things about me -- none of them are true . kevin : good . good . gloria : and i swear to you , he is nothing but a money hungry man who is obsessed with stealing from his brother 's widow . kevin : i 'd cut out the `` i swear to you . `` gloria : why ? kevin : it 's a little too joan of arc . but aside from that , it 's -- it 's pretty good . if i did n't know any better , i might actually buy it . gloria : you might ? kevin : well , could you squeeze out , like , a tear or two ? gloria : kevin ! will katherine and jill believe me ? kay : well , cane got off this time . jill : absolutely ! kay : i look forward to speaking with you again , mr. bardwell . jeff : well , you 'll definitely be hearing from me . and please , call me jeff . kay : all right . jill : well , jeff , katherine and i will discuss your proposal , and we 'll get back to you with feedback . jeff : i hope you 'll be brutally honest . i would expect nothing less . kay : ah . um , are you , uh , ready , you two ? gloria : absolutely . kevin : positively . [ scene_break ] sharon : well , your message sounded intriguing . so , um , what 's up ? jack : well , i 've looked at all the possibilities ... sharon : and ? jack : and i really had only one choice , not just for me , but for us . sharon : which is ? which is ? jack : i 'm resigning . sharon : wow . um , i know how difficult that 's gon na be for you , jack . jack : well , i would say , `` it 's the right thing to do , `` but i 'm not sure you could keep a straight face . sharon : you 're right . and i 'm not saying that to punish you , okay ? i ... i really do believe that this is a step in the right direction . jack : i was hoping to hear you say that . sharon : okay , you know what ? do n't -- do n't do that . jack : do what ? sharon : do n't pretend like you can do one thing , say one thing right , and it is going to fix everything , and it 's going to fix us , because it is not . jack : okay , fine , fair enough . sharon : i am so ... i am so mad at you , jack ! and i 'm mad at myself for believing in you ! jack : i am so sorry . sharon : you know , that is the only time you ever say you 're sorry is when you got caught . jack : i probably deserved that . look , i 'm not going to ask for any promises about us , but i 'm about to go do my last press conference as a state senator . and it would mean the world to me if you were by my side . i know i have no right to ask for that . i 'm asking anyway . [ scene_break ] neil : do you happen to know where david chow is ? have you seen him ? thank you . david . david : neil . what 's up ? neil : you 're not gon na like what i 'm about to tell you . david : when you start out like that , no , i probably wo n't . what ? neil : nikki 's loan is being called in . david : are you kidding me ? nikki 's daughter is still sick . her grandson is lying in the i.c.u . and victor decides to pull this garbage now ? neil : it 's complicated . david : son of a bitch ! neil : watch what you say about the man . david : what ? what , you actually respect him or are you just trying to protect your job ? neil : i happen to respect victor immensely . do n't make it personal , all right ? david : oh , please . please ! what the hell else could it possibly be if not personal ? we 're talking about the man 's wife who left him . neil : it 's strictly business . david : do n't tell me the man know how to keep his personal and his business life separate , okay ? because that is a crock . nikki dared to stand up to the great victor newman and he got his panties in a wad ! neil : david , you only know 1 % of the story . david : i know an egomaniac when i see one . what -- what , did you tell him what we talked about earlier ? do n't think i wo n't go to the press with this . neil : i tried to talk him out of it several times . david : yeah , right . are n't you the noble one ? look , you do not talk to nikki about this . do you understand me ? she does n't need the stress . i will deal with it . [ scene_break ] nikki : victor ? victor : i thought you would be here . nikki : why ? why do you say that ? did the hospital call ? victor : what happened ? nikki : the baby had trouble breathing . j.t . : they put him on a c - pap in addition to the ventilator . brad : they found traces of carbon dioxide in his blood . victor : why was n't i told about this ? nikki : well , they reached me first , so i approved them doing a blood test and the treatment . j.t . : we wan na use some of the blood for a d.n.a . test . brad : the test ca n't be done unless you both agree . nikki : look , we have the opportunity to learn the truth . they deserve to know . and we could go to court , but in the end , they 're gon na order a blood test . let 's just do it . it 's time . [ scene_break ] jeff : hello , beautiful . looking for me ? i 'm not at the bottom of that glass . gloria : so you did n't tell katherine and jill all those lies about me ? did you come to your senses and realize it was a waste of time ? jeff : i never intended to . but that does n't mean i wo n't . i have tomorrow , the day after tomorrow , next week . you 're a clever woman . you get the picture . are you shaking in your -- what i 'm sure are top dollar -- boots yet ? gloria : what do you want ? jeff : to ease your anxiety . make it all go away . you 'll never have to spend another second wondering whether i 'll tell the world what it is you 've done . all you have to do ... is marry me . [ scene_break ] jack : i originally ran for the state senate because wisconsin is my home . always has been . i love its quiet beauty . i love its majesty . i love the plain - spoken , midwestern values of its people . the controversies that surround me today threaten to overshadow any possible good i might do in the future . therefore , i am today resigning from the state senate , effective immediately . i began this day looking at book of my father 's , a favorite of his . it always sat on his desk , today it sits on mine . in it i found a quote from theodore roosevelt , and if you will indulge me , i 'd like to share it with you now . `` it is not the critic who counts , not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles , or where the doer of good deeds could 've done them better . the credit belongs to the man in the arena , whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood , who strives valiantly ... who knows the great enthusiasms , the great devotion , who spends himself in a worthy cause , who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement , and who , if he fails , at least fails while daring greatly . `` [ scene_break ] [ jill watching the press conference on tv ] jill : finally , the man pays for his sins . [ scene_break ] [ kevin calls his mom ] kevin : hey , mom , assuming that you 're not actually in handcuffs , i hope you 're watching jack 's press conference . this has turned out to be a really , really good day . [ scene_break ] jack : my time in the senate has been marred by recent events . i honestly believe , though , with time and an unbiased eye , the positives will outweigh the negatives . i wan na thank my supporters , and my detractors . they made me strive to be the best senator i could possibly be . i wan na thank my wife , who has been and continues to be my shelter in a storm . i have gotten such love and support from my family . the value of which is immeasurable . i wan na thank ... all those who voted for me . i want to wish the very best of luck to my successor . and i want to say how proud , how honored i was to serve the people of this great state . thank you . [ scene_break ] victor : thank you very much . j.t . : what did they say ? victor : the baby is doing well . nikki : good . brad : all right , let 's not sidestep the real issue here . other medical decisions are going to have to be made for him . victor : and i will make those decisions . j.t . : as long as we do n't know who the father is , you 're calling the shots . victor : you 're damn right . that 's my grandson we 're talking about . brad : and if he 's my son , they 'll be able to tell me what 's going on with him . right now , they wo n't tell me anything . i should n't have to wait until they call one of you to find out if my son 's in a life - threatening situation . j.t . : or my son . look , we all want what 's best for him . i know that . victor , i 'm pleading to your humanity here . please . nikki : victoria would want to know . victor : order the test . [ next_on ] gloria : i go to jail and my loving husband gets every dime of my inheritance . kevin : it 's kind of brilliant . nick : you think you 'll leave him ? phyllis : she 'll forgive you . jack : not this time . | who is the baby 's daddy ? this is the million - dollar question for brad and j.t . brad tires of being treated like an outcast , while j.t . is just anxious to know . when the baby 's breathing becomes irregular , the doctor speculates that it could be caused by carbon dioxide contamination in the blood . j.t . asks how they can be sure this is the problem . the doctor states that blood tests will confirm this . the light bulb goes off in both gentlemen 's head and they plead with nikki to have the paternity tests done . rushing back to the ranch , they wait for victor 's approval . he orders they proceed with the tests . |
river : oh . eden : uh , you wo n't believe all the rules they 've got around here . river : well , it could n't be worse than jail . although , there 's one thing i 've wanted to do since the day they locked me up . michael : what 's that ? river : ah ! now that 's freedom . where 's my grandson ? lauren : he 's with the sitter . he 'll be home soon . eden : what happens next ? will the judge drop the case ? michael : uh , no . most likely lowell will get a jury trial . river : ah . i keep the faith , huh ? i got a primo lawyer . you mind if i take a shower ? michael : um , make yourself at home . it 's back there . river : thanks . where ? eden : i 'll show you . river : thanks . lauren : i 'm just so proud of you . oh , my god , you were so incredible today . you were . michael : i never thought i 'd say this , but i ... owe it all to gloria . i mean , she sold the judge . lauren : it 's true . michael : if we go to trial , i 'll need her . gloria : i ca n't believe it . i just keep getting his voice mail . lauren : oh , i would n't worry . gloria : yeah . well , you did n't see how mad he was at the courthouse . michael : well , give it a moment . he 'll move onto something else . you two have an empire to run . gloria : mm . i hope so . lauren : alright , i 'll go make some snacks . michael : oh , no , no , no . no , mrs. baldwin , no you do n't . it is your anniversary . i will do it . yes ! lauren : very nice . gloria : and i 'll help . lauren : oh . michael : okay , digits ahead of time . lauren : ( laughs ) eden : i gave dad my room . i 'll just take the couch or something . lauren : oh , you 've got mail . eden : oh . cool . lauren : is it anything interesting ? eden : it 's just junk . michael : ow ! gloria : sorry ! sorry ! i 'm sorry , michael . lauren : we better go in the kitchen and make sure they do n't burn it down . ( crashing ) eden : oh , my god ! are you guys okay ? lauren : what happened ? [ scene_break ] jana : i wish you could 've heard your mum talking about river today at the courtroom . he is such a good and moral man . kevin : oh , well , that explains why he took off and left mom and michael with nothing . jana : the police framed him . kevin : ( sighs ) i 'm sorry . it 's been -- it 's been a crummy day . jana : what , the plumber gave you an estimate , then did he ? kevin : mm - hmm . another 2 grand to fix everything . and to top it off , amber pretty much accused me of killing mrs. chancellor . jana : oh , she did n't mean that . kev : uh , yeah , she did . jana : you know what ? i think you 're stressing out because you feel really guilty about this money . kevin : mm . no . no guilt . jana : deep down inside , you know it 's wrong to spend -- to spend stolen money , even if it is on plumbing , and it 's eating away at you . kevin : no , it is . and for the millionth time , it 's not stolen . i found it . mrs. chancellor is gone and nobody is missing it . jana : we could use that for a greater good . there are people who could benefit from that money . kevin : you 're absolutely right . like us . now let 's go . we 're gon na be late . i 'm gon na pull the car around . [ scene_break ] ( keypad beeping ) adam : ugh . phyllis : it 's you . you 're still in town ? must be difficult living in a place where no one likes you . adam : the price i have to pay for telling the truth . phyllis : you know , i used to think you were n't a total jerk . it 's interesting to know that i can be wrong sometimes . adam : have fun spending christmas day in that prison mess hall with victor . phyllis : you know , that attitude of yours -- it 's gon na catch up with you . you 're gon na wish you did things differently . [ scene_break ] [ chloe remembering ] billy : for real , am i the father ? chloe : you 're hardly daddy material . billy : that is n't an answer . chloe : you want me to write it a t - shirt ? i answered that question when i married my little girl 's daddy . [ scene_break ] cane : do you ... do you want another pillow ? chloe : hmm ? cane : are you in pain ? chloe : oh . the meds are finally helping . hee hee hee . cane : all right . now ... you listen to daddy , little one , you do mommy a big favor and you nix those somersaults until her fractured pelvis heals , do you hear me ? chloe : mm . oh . i think that was her first no . [ scene_break ] jack : so i 'm thinking we should bump up the ashley line . you know , with all this belt - tightening going on , it might be the perfect time to offer a wider selection of value - priced items . billy ? billy : um ... say that again ? um , i 'm sorry . jack : hey , where were you ? billy : i 've got a lot of crazy stuff going on right now . jack : women troubles ? billy : yeah , that 's half of it . actually , jack , i need someone i can trust to talk to about this . can , uh , you swear this ... goes no further ? jack : you have my word . billy : chloe mitchell -- well , we kind of ... dated . jack : wait , chloe , cane 's wife ? billy : yeah . we met in new york . jack : does cane know this ? billy : no . no , cane does not know this . jack : o - okay , so you knew her before he married her . i mean , stranger things have happened . billy : you know that baby she 's carrying ? [ scene_break ] kevin : where is everyone ? gloria : everybody is in the kitchen except for lowell . he 's in the shower . jana : oh , i was just telling kevin how wonderful you were up there on the witness stand today . gloria : thank you , jana . michael : no need to make crudités with a minimum loss of blood . gloria : here they are . michael : hey ! jana : happy anniversary , you two ! this is from kevin and me . lauren : you remembered . that 's so sweet . michael : thank you . thank you . gloria : jeffrey was at the courthouse . if looks could kill , i 'd be in a body bag . kevin : let me guess , he did n't want you testifying for the competition ? gloria : lowell is not the competition . jeffrey wo n't believe it . he said if i even went to the courthouse , he was giving the face cream to the authorities . kevin : how long has he been holding that over your head ? he 's bluffing . he 's bluffing . he -- he -- he wants you freaked out , so he 'll have you under his thumb again . gloria : i hope you 're right , kevin . kevin : yeah . look , if he wanted you arrested , mom , he 'd have done it by now . so ... where 's the mad bomber ? river : hey ! good to see you again , kevin . hey , buddy ! kevin : whoa . okay . river : oh , party ! michael : there you go , guys . eden : you look like my dad again . river : you know , i feel like him , too . michael : here , mumsie . river : hey , look , i 'd like to make a toast . michael : there you go . river : i 'd like to make a toast to ... my son and lawyer , michael , who 's gon na help me beat this rap . michael : we still have a ways to go . river : keep the faith . lauren : that 's right . i 'll drink to that . river : and to gloria , who did the righteous thing like i knew you would . you could n't help yourself , glo - worm . that 's who you are . and , uh , kevin and jana , for changing the universe when you ... melded yourself together at the ashram . there are no accidents , right ? and , eden ... my biggest supporter and light of my life . a short while ago , we were virtual strangers , but now i think of all of you as family . cheers . michael : cheers . lauren : i 'll drink to that . river : hey , buddy . michael : oh . [ scene_break ] jack : have you talked to chloe about this ? billy : yeah , i talked to her , and she -- she flat out said that it was impossible . there 's no way it could happen . jack : so what makes you think it 's still yours ? billy : the due date . she did lie . i talked to the nurse and she said that chloe is further along than she 's saying she is . jack : so what are you gon na do ? billy : i know one thing i 'm damn sure not gon na do -- i 'm not gon na ever marry that girl . there 's no way in hell that i would marry that girl . jack : marriage is n't necessary these days . billy : yeah , we , cane did it . he stepped up . when she convinced him that he was the father , yeah , he stepped up . because he 's so upright and noble . he married her just for the sake of that kid . and now , what does he get for his efforts ? he 's stuck in a loveless , sexless marriage . i would rather kill myself than get on that donkey . jack : all right , let 's slow down . slow down . you 're bouncing off the walls here . my first piece of advice is think long and hard about this . the last thing you wan na do is make a snap judgment here . that child deserves more than bonding with cane and having you change your mind down the road . look , trust me , as someone who knows , it is hard to live with a secret this big . billy : yeah , but sometimes you have to , right ? jack : yeah , sometimes you do . [ scene_break ] [ adam typing on the keyboard messaging phyllis ] adam : i am so sick of being judged by you and your sanctimonious family . yes , i did it . i found the diary . i handed it over to `` sophisticate `` magazine . i 'd do it again . i do n't care if it takes my whole life , phyllis . victor 's never gon na forget how he treated me . phyllis : hey , listen , it 's a waste of time , trying to punish your father for -- for not treating you well . adam : he killed a man . he deserves what he gets . phyllis : yeah , but see , the thing about victor newman -- i 've known him a long time and he always gets the last word . ( cell phone ringing ) adam : hello ? frank : it 's frank ellis . adam : what are you , deranged ? why are you calling me ? frank : i need to see you right away . adam : why would i do that ? frank : because if you do n't get down o this jail a.s.a.p . , i 'm going to spill everything i know about newman 's diary to the d.a . [ scene_break ] lily : hello ? are you ignoring me ? billy : oh , i 'm sorry . hi , excuse me . what -- what are you doing , studying ? lily : uh , yeah , and i need a break . billy : well , i would like to ask you something . lily : okay , sure . billy : it 's personal . lily : ( laughs ) okay . billy : at the hospital , i saw the way you were looking at cane and chloe . it 's obvious that you 're still in love with him . why 'd you break up ? lily : well , i - i told you . billy : oh , come on . he could support that child and not marry her . lily : no , he could n't have . and he should n't . [ scene_break ] jana : i was gobsmacked when i walked in and saw gloria up on that stand . your testimony was so moving . river : hey ... can i hold the little guy ? michael : you wan na go ? lauren : yeah . wan na give this to grandpa ? michael : who wants to play with you ? lauren : go give grandpa -- michael : who was to play with you ? river : puzzles . michael : hopefully , it 'll be the start of many more visits . eden : we could get an apartment in genoa city ! river : what about the ashram ? eden : we could visit in the summer , you know , when school 's out . michael : uh , we have one more reason to celebrate . come here . three years ago , the most beautiful woman in the world ... had a ... temporary lapse in good judgment and agreed to be my wife . lauren : oh , sweetie . i have something for you . michael : no . wait . no . look , we -- lauren : yeah . michael : we agreed no presents . lauren : i 'll be right back . [ scene_break ] adam : jack ! perfect timing . we need to talk . jack : not here , adam . we should n't be seen together . adam : i just got a call from our little buddy , the forger . jack : he 's out of jail ? adam : no . no . he wants me to come and see him . jack : do n't get involved . adam : he 's threatened to sing if i do n't come . jack : ca n't help you , buddy . not interested . adam : you better get interested , jack , fast . ellis threatened to tell the d.a . everything about the diary , including your role in creating it . [ scene_break ] lily : so ... when cane and i were together , i got pregnant . and you ca n't even imagine how excited cane was . he could n't wait to be a dad . billy : what happened ? lily : well , according to the doctors , the embryo was n't viable , and so ... it was reabsorbed into my body . billy : wow , uh , i 'm sorry . lily : so when chloe got pregnant , i knew what it meant to cane . and , of course , i knew what it meant to chloe , too . billy : well , you said that she was chasing him from the beginning . lily : yeah , 'cause he was a chancellor . billy : so it was about the money ? lily : yeah , of course . it was about money and prestige and security . billy : well , you know , i guess growing up the maid daughter does n't really instill a lot of confidence in the future . lily : right . so chloe saw cane as perfect husband material . billy : then as perfect father material ? lily : and when the d.n.a . results said that cane could n't be excluded as the father , he stepped up . and i knew that he would do it before he did . ugh , god , i hated chloe . billy : with good reason , yeah . lily : yeah , and then , so one day we were basically attacking her and she just ... broke down crying . and i think it was in that moment was when i realized that ... she really does love the baby , and that she wants what 's best for her child . billy : so the fashionista really does have a heart , huh ? lily : yeah . and you know , two parents are better than one . cane will make an incredible father . billy : yes , he will . lily : and you know , even for all their differences , neither of them grew up with their parents . so they do n't want their daughter to grow up that way . billy : yeah , i was shipped off to boarding school at one point , too , so i can see where they 're coming from . lily : you know , it 's -- it 's funny , 'cause in a weird way , i actually admire that they 're so committed to staying together for the sake of their child . i mean , is n't that how it should be ? [ scene_break ] cane : i did n't know you liked to knit . chloe : oh , yeah . i took up knitting , um , i do n't know , about a few years ago . very trendy in manhattan . but i 'm not very good . but i thought , uh , christmas ornaments . i could make matilda her first christmas ornament . cane : matilda ? all right , look , i really appreciate the australian reference , okay ? but -- chloe : oh , i 'm sorry . would you like something , uh , a little boring , like , yeah ... ? elisabeth or diana ? cane : you really think i 'm that stodgy ? chloe : well , if the boot fits , ashby . cane : see , i 'm thinking , uh , bertha . bertha kay . chloe : bertha kay ? cane : bertha kay . chloe : please tell me that you 're joking . i promise you , that we will never , ever , ever name you bertha kay . i promise . cane : hm . gotcha ! [ scene_break ] eden : fen 's out like a light . michael : ah . lauren : hi . michael : hi . what ? lauren : so three years ago , when we got married , michael wrote me the most amazing letter ever . i 've read it to many times , i know it by heart . now ... this does n't begin to express how i feel , but it 's a start . gloria : oh , read it to us , michael . michael : all right . ahem . `` my dearest michael , after three years of marriage , i expected we would settle down . our relationship would be solid , but not nearly as exciting as when we first married . i was wrong . every morning i wake up and see you lying next to me , my heart skips a beat . my favorite time is when you walk in the door at the end of the day . `` ( sniffs ) `` i love the way your tie is always a little crooked . the way you take off your glasses to make a point and the way you and -- you and fen laugh together in the bathtub . `` ( laughs ) `` i could n't feel more loved and cherished . what you wrote to me the day we married is even more true today . what we have will only grow stronger with time . `` lauren : i love you today , tomorrow . and i 'll love you forever and a day . this is the happiest day of my life . i love you . michael : all right ! oh . [ scene_break ] jack : adam , you 're getting all worked up over nothing . you lose your cool , you make mistakes . adam : ahem . you know , jack , i 'm well past the time for taking your advice . if i go down , you go down . jack : frank ellis is a three - time loser . he has a lot more at stake than we do . adam : what if he cuts a deal with the d.a . ? jack : it ai n't gon na happen . ignore him . and do n't ever speak to me in public again . phyllis : you and adam were having an intense conversation . jack : what do you want , phyllis ? phyllis : i forgot my gym bag . so what were you arguing about ? jack : the kid gets on my nerves . phyllis : was it about that forged diary ? jack : forged ? oh , is that what victor 's claiming ? phyllis : were you arguing about the movie rights ? because you could write a screenplay with all the spare time you have . no job . no wife . girls ! [ scene_break ] billy : say it all disappeared tomorrow , would you forgive cane for cheating on you ? would you take him back ? lily : in a heartbeat . billy : wow . i - i do n't know if could be that forgiving . lily : well , it was a one - time thing a drunken mistake . i mean , cane and chloe are only in this for the baby . they have separate rooms . their marriage is completely platonic . billy : well , are you sure that 's still the case ? lily : yeah , absolutely . are you kidding me ? cane would never go there again . billy : well , say they stayed married forever , or at least until the kid 's , what , 18 ? i mean , i 'm just saying , if i were cane , i 'd go there again , you know ? [ scene_break ] cane : hey , have you seen the uh , shelf brackets anywhere ? chloe : um , yeah , i think they 're in -- in that thing . whatever that is . cane : how 's the knitting going ? chloe : please , remind me never , ever to do this ever again . ( doorbell rings ) esther : why did n't you call me from the hospital ? cane : come in , esther . esther : oh , katie ! how you doing , honey ? how 's the baby ? chloe : uh , we 're -- we 're fine . fine . cane : uh , she has to stay off her feet . chloe : uh , mother , what 's with the suitcase ? esther : you 're five months pregnant and you 're bedridden . you need me . i 'm moving in . [ scene_break ] river : hello , jana . jana : hi . um ... may i ask you a question ? river : ask away . i 'll answer if i can . jana : if someone is , um , dishonest , if they take something that does n't belong to them , for example -- what do you think happens to their soul ? river : have you ever looked up dishonesty in the dictionary ? jana : no . river : it means lack of integrity . a lack , an emptiness , which can only be filled by -- jana : integrity . river : exactly . gloria : i just do n't understand why he wo n't answer . he 's probably on his way here with the police right now . michael : jeffrey does n't have anything on you anymore . kevin : except the tainted face cream . michael : what ? lauren : what ? i thought the face cream was gone , that it was in korea . kevin : sorry . gloria : jeffrey lied . michael : big surprise . gloria : and he 's threatening to turn me in because of river . michael : jeffrey loves to torture you . how many times has he threatened you with that face cream ? hundreds ? kevin : thousands . michael : well , he can huff and puff , he 's never gon na blow your house down . gloria : he did n't have a problem turning your father into the feds . lauren : i do n't think he 's gon na do it to you . he loves you . michael : in his own perverted way . lauren : well , then you know what ? i 'm proud of you . jeffrey threatened you , and you called his bluff and you won . gloria : i did , did n't i ? [ scene_break ] adam : uh , i 'm here to see frank ellis . victor : there was a change of plans . sit down , son . i knew you would n't come if i invited you . so i enlisted the help of my new friend frank ellis . he told me everything ... about you and jack abbott forging that diary . adam : well , i 'm sure i would say anything , too , if i thought i could buy my freedom . victor : listen carefully , i want to go after jack abbott . you 'll help me do it . in return , i 'll offer you a compromise . [ scene_break ] jack : well , you 're batting 0 for 2 , sweetheart . sharon and i are working things out . we 've agreed to be open and honest with each other . phyllis : really ? jack : i am not giving up on my marriage , phyllis . phyllis : i do n't believe you . in fact , anything that comes out of your mouth now has zero credibility . i told you to get your life together . i told you that , jack . jack : you also told me that sharon would run to nick 's arms and that has n't happened . phyllis : not for lack of trying . jack : sharon is not interested in your husband . phyllis : then why did i see them kissing on a bridge in paris ? [ scene_break ] victor : you and jack abbott found my notebook in mexico . you hired frank ellis to forge a diary . jack abbott dictated every word . i have all of that in writing . frank ellis wrote it and signed it . adam : the great victor newman -- you 're sitting in jail , you 're gon na get taken by this cheap con ? victor : spare me . and listen carefully . all i want from you is to confess and corroborate what frank ellis has said about jack abbott 's participation in forging this diary . adam : all right , where does this ... compromise come in ? victor : in return , i 'll make sure the d.a . 's office is lenient with you . i 'll use my power and influence to make sure that you get as light a sentence as possible . adam : why would you do that for me ? victor : i 'm giving you opportunity to make things right by your mother . [ scene_break ] jana : holding onto that money is haunting you , and you need to cleanse your spirit . kevin : my spirit is spotless . jana : you need to give that money away to someone who needs it , kevin . kevin : yeah , and charity begins at home , jana . jana : think of all the lost souls that river could help at the ashram . kevin : look , if i were gon na give that money away , which i 'm not , river is the last person that i would give it to . jana : why ? he 's a brilliant spiritual guru . kevin : no , jana . drop it . michael : all right , all right , listen , everybody , listen up , i would like to make an announcement . i ... lauren : whoa . michael : would like to give my beautiful wife her anniversary gift . lauren : aw . michael : it 's not as beautiful as the letter she wrote me , but it is from the heart . gloria : and what is it , michael ? lauren : thank you . hold on . hold on . ( gasps ) it 's a trip to monte carlo ! michael : yes ! where we will gamble and we will take tango lessons from a top instructor . lauren : oh , honey . michael had a casino at the colonnade room the night he proposed . you are the most thoughtful , sweet man . michael : yes , i am . to me . lauren : to you . eden : i just checked on fen . he 's fine . he 's got his arm around mr. bunny and he 's making a really cute face . gloria : oh ! lauren , can we see ? lauren : yeah , okay , but just quick . michael : oh , yeah . oh , you 're gon na love this . jana : river ? river : hmm ? jana : you know ... i do n't think that it 's a coincidence that you were the one that married kevin and me . river : ah , like the mandela wheel , it 's the circle of life . jana : i have such respect for you . all that you 've done for the people at the ashram . jana : that 's why i want to give you this . river : what ... i - i ca n't -- ca n't -- accept this . there must be more than $ 50,000 in here . jana : shh . shah . no , you must take it . you deserve it . and the ashram deserves it much more than kevin and i do . all that i ask , is that you keep this between until i 've told kevin , okay ? river : thank you . may the universe reward your incredible selflessness . jana : i hope that the universe will reward kevin . [ scene_break ] esther : why do n't you want me to move in ? i love doing for others , especially my pregnant daughter . chloe : oh , mom . it 's not that we do n't ... you know , appreciate the offer , it 's just that this is n't the mansion , you know ? esther : oh , i - i do n't mind . i can sleep on a blow - up mattress in the nursery . cane : esther , i really appreciate you wanting to help , but , um ... i 'm , um , chloe 's husband , and i should be the one that looks after her . esther : ( sighs ) well , since -- since i 'm here , at least let me cook dinner . chloe : you know what ? we 're actually all out of tofu . cane : uh - huh . esther : oh , no worries . i brought my own . chloe : ah . there 's no stopping her , is there ? cane : i 'll get chinese after she 's gone . chloe : okay . [ scene_break ] lily : well , i should head home . i have an early class tomorrow . billy : okay . thanks for keeping me company . i feel a lot better . lily : sure . even though we talked almost the whole time about me . billy : i - i apologize for prying . lily : no , it 's fine . you 're really easy to talk to . billy : so are you . lily : um , by the way , i just wanted to apologize for going off on you the other day about the whole jabot takeover thing . i - i get why you did it . billy : thank you . i hope that we can be friends . lily : yeah . i do , too . all right , i 'm gon na go now . billy : okay . well , um , i 'll see you . lily : bye . billy : hey , uh , jack ? um ... i 've decided , uh , not to say anything about being the baby 's father . i - i 'm nobody 's father . this is -- this is really better for the kid , you know ? and she really has a shot with a dad like cane , instead of two supremely screwed up people like chloe and , well , myself . and , um ... i 've thought a lot about what you said -- regretting it later . well , uh ... that being so , i - i - i 'm not gon na change my mind . i 'll take this secret to my grave . [ scene_break ] jack : what were you doing in paris ? phyllis : i was doing the cover shoot for `` restless style . `` i went there to surprise my husband . he did n't know i was coming . big surprise . jack : did they see you ? phyllis : they did n't . i already told nick about it . but i figure since you 're being so open and honest with your wife , you already knew . although , compared to your -- your sex addiction to hookers , i guess this is n't the crime of the century , is it ? jack : was it just a kiss ? or was there more ? phyllis : talk to your wife about it . [ scene_break ] john : in a bind , huh , jackie ? jack : hey , dad . john : seems like you got yourself in quite a pickle , have n't you ? jack : it 's not without irony , is it ? i ca n't exactly go after sharon about a kiss when i just confessed to sleeping with hookers . john : and that you have a sexual addiction , which you do n't . oh , jack , really ? ( sighs ) so what are you going to do ? jack : i do n't know . this whole sharon and nick thing is eating away at me . you got any suggestions ? john : you could start by telling sharon the truth . [ scene_break ] adam : you got a lot of nerve bringing my mother 's name into this . victor : i 'm trying to help you . adam : you 're trying to help me ? really ? because you actually care about my best interests ? come on , when i came to genoa city , you threw me into a shark tank , and then judged me harshly because of the way i handled it . any of your other kids you would 've forgiven . victor : i thought you went to harvard . you seem to have a very bad memory . when i brought you to genoa city , i gave you every opportunity in the world , at the expense of my other two children . adam : you helped me fail . that 's all you did . you made me the family pariah . yeah , i went to harvard . yeah , i graduated second in my class , and now i ca n't get a job anywhere because you put out the word . and now you tell me you 're gon na help me because of my mother 's memory ? come on . victor : you walk out of here , i will take you down , along with jack abbott . [ scene_break ] michael : it took a lot of courage to do what you did today . without you , lowell would not be out on bail . gloria : i did n't do it for your father . i did it for you , michael . michael : thank you . kevin : here , mom , here 's your purse and scarf . gloria : thank you , honey . michael : lowell ? i 'm sorry . i had you written off as some horrible coward . but you 've proven to me that you 're someone to be proud of . river : thanks , mike . kevin : all right , fine . we give the guy a thousand dollars for the ashram . for michael . lauren : wait ! okay , everyone ? let 's take a picture ! michael : yes ! lauren : kevin , jana ? michael : yes ! yes ! yes ! river : why not ? gloria : all right . michael : come here , gloria . lauren : okay . wait , come on , jana . michael : come on . lauren : all right , everybody say ... river and eden : puff the magic dragon . michael : what ? oh ! lauren : that 's great ! could this be any more perfect ? michael : it 's too perfect . you 're making me nervous now . gloria : oh , mikey ! michael : we retake that . i was making a goofy face . lauren : all right , let 's do one more . come on . one , two ... three . no more puff . [ scene_break ] man : the nurse says you used your wife 's face cream and you burned your face ? is that what happened ? jeff : yeah , yeah . oh , man . why me ? [ next_on ] victor : your brother fronted the money for the scheme . ashley : he sat there and he lied to me again . jeff : i did use some of my wife 's moisturizer . i think that was it . lauren : how is it possible that river had enough money to buy such a big piece of property in malibu ? | billy confesses to jack about being chloe 's baby 's father and after his conversation with lily leaves jack a message stating he wo n't ever tell the truth . at the ashby 's , cane plays nice with chloe as they pretend to be a happy family for the welfare of the baby . lauren and michael celebrate their anniversary and river being out on bail thanks to glo . jana takes the money and gives it to river . phyllis tells jack about nick and sharon 's passionate kiss on the bridge in paris . adam confronts jack and tells him the jig is up then sees victor and refuses to give in to him , paying the consequence of victor 's wrath . |
lily : hi . cane : baby , you 're cold . lily : well , yeah . it 's chilly out there . cane : well , come on . sit down . i got some coffees for you . and for you , i have some decaf . ( sighs ) mac : and an éclair . cane : uh - huh . mac : you 're too cute . cane : thank you . lily : well , we have good news . cane : huh ? mac : not that good news -- we do n't get the pregnancy test results until later . cane : mm . lily : yeah . cane : that 's what i thought . lily : well , i had a blood test done since we were at the lab , and my counts are really good . cane : yes ! i am so happy . lily : ( chuckles ) cane : i 'm not surprised . you 've had so much energy lately . lily : well , i 've just been really excited , which does n't mean i 'm gon na fall apart if it turns out that you 're not pregnant , okay ? so do n't worry . mac : i ca n't help it . i know how important it is for you to have a baby that 's yours and cane 's , and i also know that this is the only chance you 're gon na get . cane : and you gave us an opportunity . and we 'll always be grateful for that , wo n't we ? lily : yes . and if it turns out that it 's not meant to be , then i 'll make peace with that . i promise . mac : well , hopefully , that 's a promise you wo n't have to keep . lily : hear , hear . cane : hear , hear . ( mugs clink ) lily : ( chuckles ) mac : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] kay : now you know we need to have those projections available just in case this tucker mccall , uh , would like to go over them . neil : katherine , i 've got 'em . kay : i should have known . ( chuckles ) you 're really excited about this meeting . neil : oh , yeah . you bet i am . tucker mccall is the `` evel knievel `` of the business world , accomplishing unimaginable feats . he -- making them look easy . case in point -- collins / macarthur . they were on life support until mccall singlehandedly stepped in and brought 'em back from the dead . so to me , business is like an art , and that was a masterpiece . kay : mm . he 's an iconoclast not bound to the old ways of thinking . i , uh , i really appreciate that . neil : but you 're still not ready to make him part of the chancellor industries family . kay : well , be aware , we are selling him a very small slice of the company , but ... neil : katherine , hear what he has to say . if you do n't like it , shake his hand , send him packing . but whatever we do , we should be leaving right about now . kay : oh , where is jill ? neil : i thought she was at the office . kay : uh , well , uh , she was due hours ago . jill : good morning , katherine , neil . kay : where the hell have you been ? neil : good morning . jill : new york . kay : uh , but you were supposed to be here hours ago . neil : okay , i think i 'm gon na leave . jill : ( laughs ) kay : and we are just gon na be right behind you . neil : yep . jill : good - bye , neil . neil : bye , jill . jill : excuse me . kay : uh - huh . so did you have any problems in new york ? jill : problems ? no , no . a few surprises . but then , i always say , a girl can use a good stiff challenge to keep things interesting , you know ? kay : were you satisfied with the end results , jill ? jill : oh , very . kay : i just wish you would n't cut things so close , time wise . jill : i took a later flight . i did n't get much sleep last night . [ scene_break ] j.t . : so you never have to leave if you do n't want to . it 's all right here . tucker : great view . j.t . : that 's the chancellor building across the street . tucker : perfect . i 've been waiting for this a long time . [ scene_break ] heather : all right , that sounds good . i 'll talk to you later . ( whispers ) thanks . ( normal voice ) bye - bye . victoria : heather ? heather : yes ? victoria : when does billy abbott go before the judge ? heather : he should go in around 4 : 00 . victoria : i want to be there . heather : okay , that 's fine . i 'll have my office tell you which courtroom . victoria : listen , i appreciate you moving so quickly on this . heather : just following orders . victoria : well , i ca n't imagine that you were very happy that billy compromised the integrity of the grand jury by making private testimony public . heather : ( clears throat ) is there anything else that you needed ? victoria : what happens when we find out who gave billy the information ? heather : if we find out , uh , then we could charge him or her with obstruction of justice . but do n't bet on anything , because as i said yesterday , billy will most likely hide behind the first amendment . victoria : he ca n't get away with that , can he ? heather : ( clicks tongue ) depends on the judge . victoria : ( scoffs ) this has nothing to do with freedom of the press . this is a personal grudge , and he 's using his magazine as a weapon , obviously . does this situation impact daniel 's case at all ? heather : uh , no . we already had enough votes to indict even if we end up disqualifying a juror . victoria : well , then that 's who you think the source is -- a juror . heather : well , it almost has to be . i mean , it was n't you or me , and it certainly was n't the judge or the court recorder . victoria : i guess billy abbott pays a lot better than jury duty . [ scene_break ] billy : ( clears throat ) rafe : that did n't take long . not even two months running a magazine , and you 're already getting dragged into court . billy : no , because you 're gon na file a motion or whatever the hell it is that you do , and you 're gon na get me out of this . rafe : ( sighs ) i wish i could , billy . if your source was a juror , not that i 'm asking , that person was committing a crime . billy : that person , not me . rafe : you 're a witness . billy : i 'm a reporter . rafe : all right , we 'll make the first amendment argument , but y - you -- billy : hey , come on . rafe : you ca n't refuse a subpoena , billy . it 's gone all the way up to the supreme court . billy : fine , i will show up . then what ? rafe : you answer the questions truthfully and respectfully . billy : but i 'm not gon na reveal my source , so ... rafe : you do that , you run the risk of being held in contempt . billy : well , why should today be any different than any other day ? rafe : billy , this is serious . billy : it always is when the newmans are throwing their weight around . i 'm ready for 'em . [ scene_break ] michael : phyllis ? phyllis : yes ? michael : ( clears throat ) phyllis : what did the warden say ? michael : that it was an accident . phyllis : mm . michael : that daniel was working out in the weight room , and the weight fell on him . phyllis : it `` fell on him `` ? accidentally ? on purpose ? michael : my guess is someone pulled the pin out of the machine . phyllis : yeah . who ? you know , it does n't matter . we 're getting him out of here . michael : phyllis . look -- phyllis : no , get me a bail hearing today , and we 'll get him -- michael : no , even if i could get you a bail hearing -- phyllis : there 's no `` if . `` there 's no `` if , `` michael ! michael : daniel has run out on charges before . it 's come back to haunt him . as far as the d.a . is concerned , he 's a flight risk , phyllis . phyllis : oh , do n't even talk to me about those people . michael : phyllis -- phyllis : if that twit heather had used those -- those surveillance pictures , none of this would have happened . he would have been released , and none of this would have happened . [ scene_break ] daniel : ( moans ) amber : no , no , no , no . do n't move . do n't move . let me help you with this . ( sighs ) daniel : it 's kind of hard to get comfortable . amber : cracked ribs will do that to you . daniel : ( sighs ) amber : is that better ? daniel : yeah , thanks . amber : i ca n't believe they want to send you back to jail like this . daniel : well , if it was n't for the internal bleeding , i 'd already be back in there . amber : in your liver , right ? and -- and they 're sure that it 's not serious ? daniel : it just means that they have to do a follow - up cat scan ... ( door opens ) daniel : and it means that i get to spend more time with you . amber : but as soon as the doctor gives his okay , they 're gon na lock you back up again . phyllis : not if i have anything to do with it . [ scene_break ] cane : thanks . lily : ( sighs ) i just wish that we could have taken a home pregnancy test . then we 'd have the results by now . mac : but we would n't , because it could be a false positive because of all the hormones i 've been taking . lily : i know . i know . cane : well , hopefully , the news will be worth the wait . lily : it just feels like christmas , you know ? when you ca n't open your presents when your mom and dad wake up , so you just want to go and ... together : jump on their bed . lily : ( chuckles ) hey , do n't even have those thoughts . mac : i just -- i do n't want you to be disappointed . lily : i wo n't be . mac : i wish i were that sure . lily : listen , you did n't have the dream that i had , okay ? colleen told me that i would hold my baby . and if for some reason , the results are n't what i 'm hoping , then that 's fine . you know , i 'll just -- i will find some other way to be a mom , you know ? but as long as we have this hope , can we just enjoy it ? please ? cane : mm - hmm . mm - hmm . mac : absolutely . cane : all right . now i want to see these amazing blood test results . lily : ooh , they 're in the car . want me to get them ? cane : i will walk you out . lily : okay . cane : okay . and , you , i 'll be right back . mac : okay . cane : do you , uh , want another éclair ? mac : ( chuckles ) no . cane : no ? mac : no , thank you . lily : well , get used to it . you 're gon na be spoiled rotten . ( chuckles ) cane : ( chuckles ) billy : hi . mac : billy . billy : ( chuckles ) i 'm not even supposed to be talking to you right now . mac : ( sighs ) i heard about the article you wrote on victoria , the new one . billy : right . mac : i just -- i do n't understand how you can do that -- how you can humiliate her publically for things that you 've done yourself . how would you feel if someone printed all of your indiscretions in the paper ? billy : like `` page six `` ? y - you know , `` page six . `` it 's a gossip -- never mind . look , victoria did n't have a problem when her daddy humiliated colleen . you remember the video ? so if the newmans , they can dish it out , well , they can take it . mac : so you 're -- you 're modeling yourself after victor now ? billy : no , i 'm selling a magazine . it 's got a do - gooder on the cover , and it 's got lots of chicken soup for the fashionista soul , but it 's got ta have a little bit more spice , you know ? something to reel 'em in . mac : can we not talk about this again ? billy : fine . what 's new with you ? mac : i just took a test to find out if i 'm pregnant . billy : and , uh ... mac : and i find out this afternoon . billy : ( clears throat ) [ scene_break ] tucker : neil winters . where does he stand on my offer ? j.t . : well , he 's not gon na pull a sonny corleone and get out in front of the boss , but , uh , i get the impression he 's in favor . tucker : you know him well ? j.t . : yeah . tucker : he 's a good man ? j.t . : excellent negotiator , rock solid . he , uh , he was , uh , mostly responsible for that gephardt international deal . tucker : i had n't heard that . j.t . : yeah , you would n't have . he flies under the radar . tucker : underappreciated at newman . j.t . : yeah . tucker : seems your father - in - law made quite a habit of that . j.t . : well , then there 's jill abbott . tucker : yes , there is . j.t . : i asked around , tried to get a sense of where she might be on this , but , uh , when it comes to you , she was pretty tight - lipped . it 's hard to predict where she 'll come down on this . tucker : yes , she is a bit of a wild card . [ scene_break ] jill : well , i 'm gon na go freshen up . kay : u - uh , jill , we 're going to be late for the meeting . jill : oh , please . i wo n't be missed . tucker mccall wants to meet you , not me . kay : you know what ? it is strange , though , is n't it , that we 've never met ? we travelled in the same circles . we have a lot of friends in common . i hear , though , he 's just as charming as he is shrewd . jill : ( chuckles ) a lot of people say the same thing about you , you know . so if he 's expecting anything different , he will be disappointed . kay : uh , do n't dawdle . jill : no , i wo n't . i would n't miss this meeting for the world . it should be fascinating . [ scene_break ] heather : what was so urgent ? michael : i need my client put in protective custody . heather : why ? michael : i examined the weight machine he was using myself . there 's no way that pin could have slipped out accidentally . heather : okay , well , you got ta give me something more than that , like who would have done it or why . michael : i do n't have all the answers right now . would we like to wait till i have all the answers ? until it 's too late ? look , do you want that on your conscience -- something worse happening to this kid ? heather : okay . o - okay . easy . i - i just -- i ca n't do anything without some kind of proof . phyllis : nick is on his way . he cut his trip short just so he could come back . daniel : he did n't have to do that . i 'm fine . phyllis : well , he wanted to do that . come on . give me a break . michael : thank you . phyllis : oh , good . what 's the plan ? heather : uh , the plan ? phyllis : the plan , yes . what ? you 're looking at me blankly . it 's your legal responsibility to keep my son safe . obviously , you ca n't do that in jail . so what 's next ? a halfway house ? heather : ( clears throat ) phyllis : house arrest and he wears a little ankle monitor like your boyfriend did ? heather : daniel , my understanding is that you were not threatened , and , um , you did n't see anyone tamper with this weight machine , correct ? daniel : yeah . heather : okay . so as far as you know , this was an accident . phyllis : oh . oh . i will sue you -- michael : phyllis . phyllis : you , the warden , your boss , the state . michael : phyllis . heather : ( clears throat ) phyllis : you have to protect him . it is your job to protect him . michael : phyllis , this is not helping . phyllis : well , she wo n't even look at the evidence for god -- daniel : hey , hey , hey , hey , hey . shh . you 've made your point , okay ? amber : you know what ? let 's just give them a chance to work something out , okay ? come on , let 's -- phyllis : okay , yeah , work something out . please make her understand . this is on your head . amber : mm - hmm . heather : daniel , unless you have something more to tell me -- daniel : ( straining ) yeah , i -- yeah , i do . i do . ( normal voice ) look , i did n't want to say anything in front of my mom and in front of amber because they 're already freaked out enough . but there 's this guy , and deacon knows him . i do n't know his name . deacon visited him yesterday . and ever since he did , this guy 's been two steps behind me everywhere i go . michael : the weight room , too ? daniel : yeah , he was there . heather : so you 're afraid of this person ? but you did n't leave when you saw him come in . daniel : i did n't know that he was gon na do what he did . heather : yeah ( clears throat ) daniel : what i thought that he did . heather : yeah , i - i - i ca n't believe you 're wasting my time with this . really ? ( door opens ) heather : doctor , hi . how is the patient ? doctor : he 's doing well . i 've ordered a follow - up c.t . scan . and if there 's no further evidence of bleeding in the liver , we can release you this evening . heather : excellent . thank you . so i will be telling the warden to expect you . daniel : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] billy : you really are enjoying this , are n't you ? victoria : yeah . you know , it 's too bad they do n't sell popcorn . billy : ( chuckles ) victoria : i did warn you not to mess with me , billy . billy : you did , but , you know , i 'm only gon na sell twice as many magazines now , and all you 're doing here is making an even bigger story . victoria : well , the damage has already been done . now it 's just up to me to make you pay . that 's exactly what i 'm gon na do . billy : hmm . [ scene_break ] kay : neil , have you seen these famous quotes from our tucker mccall ? neil : yes , i - i have read some of them . um , sounds like one of those guys -- either you love him or you hate him . kay : ( chuckles ) well , we 're going to find out which , are n't we ? neil : we will . woman : mr. mccall is here . kay : oh , uh , show him in . oh , please stay . uh , we 're going to take some notes . neil : ( whispers ) this is it . kay : ah , mr. mccall . tucker : tucker , please . it is a pleasure to finally meet you , mrs. chancellor . kay : likewise . uh , this is , um , our c.e.o . of chancellor industries , neil winters . neil : ( normal voice ) mr. mccall , welcome . tucker : thank you . kay : uh , please , uh , have a seat . neil : here you go . tucker : thank you , sir . neil : uh - huh . kay : ( clears throat ) now i 'm going to ask you , uh , some old - fashioned questions , mr. mccall -- tucker . uh , exactly what are your intentions ? tucker : they wo n't be paving the road to hell , if that 's your concern . kay : oh ? where does the road lead ? tucker : you 're trying to get at my character . `` the true worth of a man is measured -- `` kay : `` is measured by the objects he pursues . `` yes , you 're quite right -- i am trying to determine your character . and quoting roman emperors perhaps should tell me something . tucker : ( chuckles ) i already have an empire , mrs. chancellor . kay : what do you want with mine ? tucker : an alliance . in the old days , this sort of thing was accomplished through arranged marriages . neil : yeah , that , uh , got messy sometimes . tucker : yeah , well , modern - day methods are much more efficient , if less romantic . kay : i think you are a romantic . tucker : you could have found that out online . kay : well , it 's your reputation that 's online . ( chuckles ) uh , you know , there 's a great deal of daylight between some men in his reputation and their character , but ... in your case , i think not . tucker : do i pass muster ? kay : ( chuckles ) we shall see , mr. mccall -- tucker . we shall see . tucker : ( chuckles ) jill : ( sighs ) please excuse my late arrival . i 've been so looking forward to meeting you , mr. mcc -- mr. mccall . tucker : hello . darlin ' , i think i will take you up on that coffee you offered -- black . jill : excuse me . neil : i 'll take one , too . thanks . tucker : now that the pleasantries are over , shall we get down to business ? jill : so where do things stand thus far ? tucker : well , i was just about to explain the particulars of my offer , ms. abbott . neil : uh , we understand from j.t . that you want to participate in our initial stock offering . tucker : yes , i do , under one condition . kay : oh , you have conditions . tucker : just the one . i would like to purchase the entire position , the full 25 % . kay : 25 % ? ( clears throat ) mr. mccall , i have spoken to friends , family , invited them to be a part of this , and you are asking me to shut them out completely ? [ scene_break ] mac : check and see if this is a full deck , and we can play cards while we wait for the call . cane : you want to play poker ? mac : i 'll make popcorn . anybody else want hot sauce ? cane : huh ? lily : hot sauce ? is that a craving ? mac : no , sorry . it 's just the way i like my popcorn . ( chuckles ) lily : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] judge : so you felt justified in violating the rule of law ? billy : i would n't quite put it that way , your honor . judge : do you have photos of the grand jurors who were present for ms. newman 's testimony ? heather : uh , yes , your honor . i do . judge : show them to mr. abbott . billy : you know , i do n't think that 's gon na help us here . i would n't even recognize the ... person . it was kind of a `` deep throat `` sort of thing , you know ? it was in the shadows . it could have been a - anybody . i do n't think it was even a juror . it could have been a friend . it could have been a relative . it could have -- judge : are you mocking this court , mr. abbott ? billy : no , sir -- uh , your honor . i -- judge : you equate the exposure of watergate to your lurid depiction of a marital affair ? billy : no , i was more referring to the general principles the two issues share -- freedom of the press . judge : freedom of the press does not extend to pornography , and that 's exactly what you 've engaged in here . rafe : your honor , `` restless style `` can hardly be considered pornographic material . judge : that 's in the eye of the beholder , counselor . i know smut when i see it . rafe : ms. newman 's personal relationship connected her to an ongoing criminal investigation . that made this newsworthy . my client is a journalist wi -- heather : perhaps your honor would be interested in hearing mr. abbott 's credentials as a journalist . judge : indeed . billy : i publish , write for and own `` restless style . `` heather : right , and that would be true for how long now ? billy : months . heather : is n't it more like weeks , mr. abbott ? judge : i 've heard enough . you will reveal your source , or i will find you in contempt , and enjoy doing it . [ scene_break ] daniel : michael , look , i appreciate it , but why do n't you just go home ? lauren 's waiting for you . michael : ( sighs ) amber : yeah , enjoy your anniversary dinner . phyllis : unh . ( stammers ) keep your phone on . michael : why ? phyllis : because your client may come down with severe abdominal pain . amber : that could work . michael : no , no , it could n't . you think you 're the only prisoner to ever try that one ? phyllis : well , we 're just gon na bust him out of here then . daniel : i 'm handcuffed to a bed . phyllis : ( stammers ) am i the only one who cares ? all this negativity ! if you 've forgotten , i owned a magazine . i know some people in high places . when they hear about this -- michael : yeah , they would write huge stories listing all the incriminating evidence against your son , permanently tainting the jury pool . phyllis : all right , well , if you want to accept it , fine . i 'm not going to . my son is innocent , and there is information out there that proves he is innocent , and when i find it , and i will , i am going to shove it -- michael : phyllis . phyllis : down heather 's throat . [ scene_break ] tucker : you know my track record . whenever i take an interest in a company the way i 'd like to do with chancellor , it 's been beneficial for everyone involved . kay : i have a track record of my own , and i am the one who decides what will be beneficial to chancellor industries . neil : if i may ... ( clears throat ) what if we were to offer you less than the full 25 % ? tucker : i would respectfully decline . kay : hmm . all or nothing then ? tucker : you know where i 'm staying . my offer stands till midnight . i do look forward to hearing from you . ms. abbott . mr. winters . neil : ( clears throat ) jill : of course you 're gon na say no . neil : ( sighs ) whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . wait a minute . wait a minute now . let 's not reject it flat out . jill : oh , my god . the man is dishonest . he is a liar . kay : why would you say that ? jill : because , katherine . i mean , he presented himself as wanting one thing , and then it turns out he wants something completely different . kay : but if i -- if i had just known what he was after before we met , i would have turned him down flat . i think -- i 'll tell you something . i think he played his hand perfectly . jill : we would never , ever be able to trust him . kay : your thoughts , neil ? neil : i think it 's our chance to work with one of the greatest business minds of our time . and , you know , we can use his -- his millions for new acquisitions . jill : yeah , we can use other people 's millions , okay ? plenty of people are lined up around the block to take advantage of this offering . plus , you 've made promises . kay : well , there 's that , but i have n't made any decision yet . jill : oh , katherine . kay : well , no , it 's an intriguing offer , and he 's an intriguing man . the least i can do is consider it . [ scene_break ] amber : mom just needs to blow off some steam . daniel : michael ? look , i 've seen her like this before . i 'm sorry . i know it 's your anniversary , but that woman is gon na hotwire a tank and crash it through a wall or something . can -- can you just get her a tranquilizer dart ? a little one . michael : ( chuckles ) ( groans ) i 'll do my best . i 'm not making any promises . daniel : ( chuckles ) thank you . phyllis : you -- you must be on the plane . okay . well , i 'm leaving the hospital right now . uh , i 'm going to the landfill on , i think its 124th -- michael : what are you doing ? phyllis : uh , i - i 'm getting that evidence . i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm getting the gym bag that the killer threw in the dumpster . that 's what i 'm doing . michael : that was months ago . phyllis : ( sighs ) michael : have you ever been to a landfill ? ( stammers ) any idea the size ... phyllis : yeah . michael : the stench ? we 're talking hundreds of acres of trash . phyllis : no , i -- i talked to the manager . i talked to the manager . and -- unh , unh -- he said that -- that the truck that -- that has that route usually unloads at , um , the same quadrant every -- every week . he -- he sent me a map . he faxed it to me . do you want to see ? michael : no , i do n't want to see it . phyllis : but just -- it just -- it 's -- it 's this spot right here , just in -- in -- the vicinity or -- i - i - it 's fine . i 'll just go through , you know , just a couple layers of stuff . michael : of rotten , putrid , stinking garbage ... phyllis : ( sighs heavily ) michael : with flies and -- and -- and rats and god only knows what else . it would be like trying to look for a needle in a very , very stinky haystack . phyllis : yeah , but if i can find the evidence -- michael : no , daniel does n't want you doing this . he does n't want you exposing yourself to -- to toxic waste or used hypodermic needles ... phyllis : ( sighs ) michael : bacteria . oh , is any of this getting through to you ? phyllis : do you have an alternative ? michael : yeah . ( stammers ) anything . phyllis : ( sighs ) michael : i - i - i 'll try to get another bail hearing for daniel tomorrow . phyllis : ( voice breaking ) he may not make it till tomorrow . michael : all right , no . you know what , phyllis ? you have another child . she needs you , too . and your son is in there worried sick about you with everything else he has to deal with . i understand your desperation , but you just ca n't do everything . there are limits . you ca n't expose yourself to ... garbage . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) tucker : well , that did n't take long . jill : ( sighs ) what the hell kind of game are you playing ? tucker : none , but i 'm open to suggestion . jill : the beard . see , i 'd never seen a picture of you clean - shaven . that 's why i did n't recognize you in new york . tucker : what do you think ? better with or without ? jill : why did you pretend to be a bartender ? tucker : ( chuckles ) i was pouring myself a scotch in my bar , in my hotel , minding my own business , literally . you 're the one who mistook me for a bartender . jill : well , you should have identified yourself . tucker : would it have made a difference ? jill : you 're damn right it would have made a difference ! tucker : well , yes , i guess it would have been my name that you were calling then . jill : oh , my god . last night never would have happened , okay ? it was inappropriate on so many different levels . i ca n't even think . i am one of katherine 's closest advisors . tucker : mm - hmm . jill : professional ethics demand that i maintain my objectivity . tucker : yeah , i 'm just kinda remembering you calling my name . jill : are you not hearing anything i 'm saying ? i am telling you it is a very , very bad idea ... ( sighs ) for the two of us to even consider any kind of sexual ... oh , hell . mm . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] j.t . : think billy 's lawyer is gon na slap some sense into him ? victoria : plenty of people have tried , including me . i thought you had to work . j.t . : i did what i needed to do . i would n't miss this for the world . this judge is awesome . victoria : yeah , i know . i do n't think we have to worry about billy printing any more stories about us . j.t . : yeah . listen , you did the right thing taking him on . victoria : well , i 'm sure you could have done without having our dirty laundry aired again . j.t . : i 'm behind you on this , all right ? victoria : all right . i 'm sorry that i put you in the position that i did . you have no idea how much i regret it . rafe : look , the worst that 's gon na happen to your source is a fine and a stern talking - to . billy : yep , from `` judge blowhard . `` rafe : you got ta play ball here . look , if you do n't want to say the name , just give heather enough information to figure it out for herself . billy : then what , huh ? then no one will ever trust to come to me with information again , and the magazine 's gon na fold . it 's -- look , it 's not happening . [ scene_break ] mac : two , please . cane : all right . dealer 's gon na take three . and for you ? lily : none . cane : are you sure ? huh ? lily : yes , i feel lucky . cane : uh - huh . ( cell phone rings ) mac : doctor 's office . hello ? this is she . yes , i can hold for the doctor . [ scene_break ] tucker : ( sighs ) here you go . jill : thank you . tucker : you 're welcome . jill : have you lived here long ? tucker : a couple hours . jill : it 's the first time you 've seen the view at sunset then ? pretty spectacular . [ scene_break ] neil : you 've made your decision , have n't you ? kay : no , no , no . not -- not my final decision . neil : but you 're leaning in one direction . kay : very interesting man , that tucker mccall . he 's persuasive . he 's perceptive , unassuming , yet imperious . i think partnering with someone like that could be very , very worthwhile . [ scene_break ] mac : dr. lewis , hi . yes , we 've been waiting for your call . wow . yes , thank you . ( chuckles ) yes , i will be there . i 'll -- i 'll see you soon . thank you . we 're pregnant ! lily : ( laughs ) oh , my gosh ! cane : ( laughs ) lily : yes ! oh , my gosh , i 'm so happy ! cane : oh , i ca n't believe it ! mac : believe it ! you 're having a baby ! cane : oh , i ca n't believe -- lily : oh , my god . we 're having a baby ! cane : our baby . lily : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] judge : it 's late , mr. abbott , and i am out of patience . will you or will you not reveal your source ? billy : i could do that ... but then i could n't look at myself in the mirror tomorrow . so , um ... judge : well , you are in contempt , and you , sir , are going to jail . ( gavel bangs ) billy : yeah . [ scene_break ] daniel : mom went straight home ? michael : that 's what she said . daniel : okay , good . michael , thank you . i know that you 've done everything that you could possibly do . get out of here and go apologize to lauren for me . amber : tell her we said , `` happy anniversary . `` michael : all right . call me if you need anything . otherwise , i will see you tomorrow . amber : will we ever celebrate an anniversary ? daniel : of course we will . ( chuckles ) you just ca n't lose hope , that 's all . amber : i know . it 's just hard , you know ? i just ca n't stand sleeping in our bed without you . daniel : well , i 'm never without you , 'cause i dream about you every night . amber : i hope you 're not talking in your sleep . daniel : ( chuckles ) awkward . amber : ( voice breaking ) i just really miss you . daniel : me , too . hey . hang in there . be strong , 'cause the truth 's gon na come out one way or another . amber : we 're all digging for it -- me and michael and your mom . daniel : it 'll pay off . [ scene_break ] ( dump truck rumbles by ) [ next_on ] lauren : i caught a glimpse of a guy who looked just like you coming out of my boutique . nick : hey , guys . kay : did somebody send for a search party ? tucker : if you can get katherine to turn down this deal , i will give you a million bucks . | cane , lily and mac await word on whether or not mac is pregnant . kay questions neil if the projections are ready in case mr. mccall needs to see them . jill comes in to join them . kay demands to know where jill had been . j.t . shows mr. mccall his new offices which is across the street from chancellor . victoria questions heather as to when billy goes before the judge . billy and rafe discuss the court hearing . billy refuses to reveal his informant . phyllis questions michael about the accident that daniel had had in the gym room . phyllis demands that michael get her a bail hearing for daniel , but michael reminds her that daniel had tried to escape before . amber tells daniel not to move as she tries to help him . mac reprimands billy for his treatment of victoria in printing the story about her and the affair . mac lets billy know that she had taken a pregnancy test and was awaiting word . michael tells heather that he wants daniel put into protective custody , but heather refuses . victoria promises billy that she will make him pay . neil and kay meet with tucker mccall . jill is surprised when she comes in and sees mr. mccall . jill recognizes him as the man from the bar . tucker offers to buy the entire 25 % of chancellor industries . kay promises to consider his offer . the judge orders billy to reveal his source or be held in contempt . billy refuses to reveal his source and is arrested .phyllis , amber and michael visit the landfill to find evidence that will clear daniel . jill confronts tucker as to why he had n't told her who he was . mac finds out that she is pregnant . |
billy : surprise ! ( humming ) [ scene_break ] nick : is this my life right now ? avery : i hope so , because otherwise i 'm snuggling with a complete stranger . nick : it 's just a world away from the one i 've been living . avery : mm . nick : i wonder if my father 's ever had a moment of peace like this . avery : something tells me your idea of peace and your father 's look very different . nick : tranquility ... avery : mm - hmm . nick : global thermal nuclear war . avery : ( chuckles ) yeah . well , he was in his element tonight . nick : and sharon played right into it . i still ca n't believe she showed up to the party like that . avery : you 're surprised , even after you saw her in her state earlier ? nick : i guess i should n't be . i mean , i know what she 's dealing with . i can put a name to it . i just ca n't believe it 's real . i do n't want it to be real . avery : that 's how i felt when i found out about my father . nick : it 's like , i do n't want to take one step from right here , 'cause if i do , things might never be the way they were again . avery : well , when you are ready to take that step and talk about what 's wrong with sharon , there is no safer place than here . ( knock on door ) avery : oh , boy . i 'll bet you that is mrs. burg . she probably lost her dog again . nick : ( chuckles ) ( knocking ) avery : okay . i 'm coming . i 'm coming . summer , hi . summer : hi . um , i 'm sorry it 's so late . avery : that 's okay . uh , your dad and i just lost track of time . summer : um , i actually came here to talk to you about chelsea . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( gasps ) chelsea : you really ought to close the door next time . ( sighs ) do n't let me stop you . adam : chelsea , hey . chelsea , wait . wait . chelsea : ( breathing heavily ) [ scene_break ] billy : just like being back there , huh ? yeah ? it ... do you want a rum drink ? it 's good . i made it myself . and ... ( clears throat ) yeah , it 's made in china , but it 's the thought that counts . victoria : and what is that exactly ? billy : okay . i could give you my nightly apology for my past sins coming back to haunt you instead of me . i could beg you to forgive me again . but it has come to my attention that those efforts have been less than effective -- case in point . so i decided to instead show you how much we love each other . i was gon na save you the boredom ... victoria : ( sighs ) billy : and me the humiliation . i hope it worked . so jamaica , 2010 , the site of some rum - fueled debauchery and a very , very spectacular and very illegal wedding -- one of the happiest times of my life , and yours , too , so i 'm told . can we go back there for a little while ? we can remind each other what we have right here . ( clinks glasses ) [ scene_break ] summer : ( sighs ) uh , look , this is really embarrassing . nick : hey . no one 's judging you . summer : no , i mean , i showed up here like a total drama queen over nothing . it 's -- really , it 's not a big deal . i 'm sorry for bothering you guys . avery : summer . nick : no , no , no , no , no . i 'll -- you know what ? i 'll go . i should be the one to leave . you came to talk to avery for -- and i 'm sticking my nose in . i -- avery : yeah , dads can be pretty clueless sometimes , ca n't they ? summer : you wo n't be mad ? nick : sweetheart , you came to avery . you turned to someone for help . i 'm very proud of you . summer : yeah , maybe if i would have done that earlier , it would n't have caused a whole ... nick : is this about the car accident ? you saw chelsea at the party . that must have been hard for you . summer : when i walked in , when she saw me , she just -- she backed away like she hated me . nick : sweetheart , it has n't been very long . you 're gon na have to give her some time . summer : ( sighs ) no . okay , i - i killed her baby . she 's never gon na forgive me . ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) [ scene_break ] adam : do n't go . chelsea : get away from me . sharon : chelsea , it was my fault . i encouraged -- chelsea : shut up ! adam : chelsea , its not [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) would you like to hear how the housewarming went ? you 'll never guess who was there -- adam . yeah , my father invited him . unreal , right ? billy : yeah , very . here , you should try a jamaican rum punch . victoria : oh , but wait . it gets much worse . sharon decided to crash the party . billy : yeah ? victoria : yeah . billy : hmm . victoria : she wanted to make amends for the contemptible way she 's treated our family . ( sighs ) billy : well , that 's not exactly what you needed . i 'm sorry i urged you to go . however , it did give me time to set this up . maybe it will ... take your mind off of your dad 's horrible party if you just focus on what jamaica meant to us ? victoria : so you want me to live in the past . that 's what you 're saying . billy : no , no , just a quick visit . then we can move on to the future . victoria : right now ... it 's all i can do to get through one day . i 'm gon na go check on johnny . billy : ( sighs ) but ... ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] avery : this ought to help . triple chocolate -- guaranteed to fix anything . summer : not everything . nick : look , what happened was terrible , but that does n't mean you are . summer : and this whole time , i blamed mom , and i said it was her fault that i freaked out , but ... it was n't . i caused the accident . i got in that stupid car , and i just was n't watching where i was going . it just would have never ... nick : sweetheart , you 're not alone . summer : ( sighs ) nick : everyone 's done things they regret . summer : you never made someone lose their baby . ( sniffles ) nick : yes , it was tragic . and chelsea 's gon na have to heal , but so do you . summer : yeah , but you never get over it -- you know , even with cassie . nick : it changes . life moves forward , summer , and you got ta move with it . summer : how ? chelsea is always gon na hate me . so are you and mom . [ scene_break ] chelsea : you son of a bitch . adam : chelsea -- chelsea : i do n't want to hear another word out of your lying mouth again . ( sighs ) sharon : adam , go ! if you do n't , your marriage is over . adam : you gon na be okay ? sharon : oh , i 'm fine . i promise . just go . hurry . [ scene_break ] victoria : is that seat taken ? billy : yeah , i was kind of hoping so . victoria : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) down the hatch . billy : um ... wow . you were n't kidding . ( chuckles ) easy , tiger . um ... victoria : whew ! potent . ( sighs ) billy : yeah , i - i do n't really know what else is in jamaican rum punch , but i - i got the rum down . ( chuckles ) victoria : ( sighs ) true or false -- the old victoria would have never gone to that party tonight . billy : ( clears throat ) is this a trick question ? are you ... victoria : she would have blown off her father and his agenda , and she would have sent her mother a nice housewarming gift . but the new victoria ... billy : ( clears throat ) there 's a new victoria ? victoria : well , yeah , there was supposed to be after that thrasher month i had . you know , i just thought i 'd try a new start . billy : i guess that party was n't the best place to do it . victoria : you know , it 's just ... ( sighs ) whenever i 'm with my family , i feel like i get slapped in the face . and even if i 'm expecting it , and even if i brace myself , it just still hurts so much . billy : ( sighs ) come on . wait , wait , wait , wait , wait , wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . ( sighs ) victoria : ( sighs ) billy : come here . [ scene_break ] nick : summer , you think we hate you ? oh , summer , you are our supergirl . and your mother and i will always feel that way about you . summer : ( scoffs ) supergirls save people . they do n't run them over . avery : summer , you are loved by your parents . you know that . summer : well , i - i know . it 's just ... just when i saw chelsea tonight , it just really scared me . nick : what scared you ? summer : she hates me so much that i just start thinking that other people hate me and that everyone must hate me . nick : all right , no one feels like that , no one . summer : you know , i start thinking , like , why not ? you know , why -- why do n't people hate me for what i did ? 'cause ... i think i hate myself . nick : now you might be right about something . chelsea may never forgive you . but , summer , you got ta forgive yourself . summer : it 's too hard . nick : i know it 's hard , sweetheart , but you got ta do it . it 's worth it . summer : maybe i 'm not worth it . nick : you do n't really think that , because if you do , you do n't know the summer that i know . you do n't know the little girl who scraped her knee up because i took her training wheels off her bike but , instead of quitting , so got back on that bike and she was riding around like a motocross rider all day . summer : ( sighs ) nick : or maybe you do n't know the little girl who won the halloween contest , but she gave the trophy to the other girl who did n't have her own costume because she could n't afford it . avery : you did that , summer ? summer : it was an ugly trophy , anyways . nick : i also know her favorite color is blue , and she decided that blue is the color of happiness , because we were laying in the grass , looking at the sky all day . nick : i also know her favorite pizza is thin crust . it 's got ta be thin crust and pepperoni , but , under no circumstances , can the pepperoni be touching each other in any way . summer : you remember all of that ? nick : yeah . it 's right here in the hard drive . you know what else is there ? every night before you went to bed , we would tell each other how much we loved each other . we 'd say , `` i love you `` ... together : more than infinity . nick : and i still do . summer : ( inhales sharply ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sharon : ( sobbing ) ( knock on door ) ( knocking ) sharon : oh , thank god you -- uh , noah . um , listen , right now , it is n't -- it is n't a good time . i -- noah : i can see that , mom . i -- where 's adam ? sharon : he just -- just -- he 's already come and gone . you know , i - i sent him away . noah : what did he do to you ? [ scene_break ] ( door slams shut ) adam : what are you doing ? chelsea : what i should have done weeks ago -- leaving you . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) why did you let me drink that whole thing ? it made me sad . billy : you have a right to be sad after your father and i , um ... that whole secret - keeping thing . ( sighs ) victoria : ( sighs ) hey , you remember the palm tree outside of our hut and how you decided that we could n't leave jamaica until we had real coconut milk ? billy : ( chuckles ) yeah , but it was too hard to open , so i climbed up on the roof and dropped it . ( chuckles ) victoria : yeah . you did . you almost went over with it . billy : yeah , i did . it was almost a real gilligan moment there . victoria : yeah . billy : but i got job done . victoria : sure did . billy : mm - hmm . victoria : i drank so much coconut milk , i thought i was gon na burst . billy : yeah , but it was so good , mon . victoria : yeah , but you know what was really good was the rum cake around the bonfire . that was so good . [ victoria remembering ] victoria : whoo , rum cake . billy : rum cake . victoria : rum ... sounds better that way . billy : rum ... mmm ... mum -- mum -- mum cake ? [ scene_break ] victoria : you know what i also enjoyed ? sharing our stories with renée and sebastian after we crashed their wedding . [ victoria remembering ] renee : they give you a hard time for being together ? billy : uh , no , no . um , actually , her , uh , her -- her family loves me . i mean , especially her dad . he just ... victoria : oh , yeah . billy : oh , he loves me so much it hurts . victoria : ( laughs ) renee : they think it 's too fast -- love at first sight ? billy : ( coughs ) mm , excuse me . no , wrong pipe . that 's ... ( coughs , chuckles ) that 's a good point . victoria : yeah . billy : no , no . it 's a good point . it 's a good point , actually , because this woman right here , she loved me the second she saw me in my boxer shorts . [ scene_break ] victoria : you were so adorable . billy : ( chuckles ) victoria : ( chuckles ) i think that 's when i realized how much i love you . [ scene_break ] avery : mm - hmm . it 's almost time to eat . nick : it smells amazing , as usual . summer : you 're an awesome cook , an amazing lawyer . so what else are you good at ? avery : well , a bunch of things , summer . you 'll just have to wait to find out . ( laughs ) summer : oh , okay . gon na keep me hanging ? avery : yes . well , actually , i will offer you dinner for now . summer : uh , thanks , but i actually promised aria that i would go meet her for pizza , so ... avery : oh . nick : pepperoni , no touching . summer : ( chuckles ) i 'm really glad that you 're here , dad . thanks . nick : me , too . ( kisses ) have fun tonight . be careful . summer : okay . bye . avery : bye . ( door opens ) ( door closes ) avery : hey . [ scene_break ] sharon : nothing happened . adam did n't do anything to me . noah : well , he sure has n't helped . sharon : no , he -- it -- it -- it 's not his fault . it -- it is n't him . it 's me . i - i do n't know what to do . it is n't working anymore . noah : what is n't working , mom ? sharon : my touchstone . noah : your ... sharon : yes , it 's -- it 's supposed to calm me . it was dr. watkins ' idea , and i - i 've been using it ever since . noah : faith 's drawing ? sharon : yes , it 's -- it 's supposed to be something meaningful , and you ca n't get any more meaningful than this , so then why is n't it working anymore ? noah : mom ? sharon : it 's not making me feel any better . noah : just calm down , okay ? sharon : no , i ca n't ! i ca n't ! i do n't know how to ! i do n't have anything to hold on to . noah : no , it 's gon na be fine . sharon : i 'm afraid i 'm gon na float away out of my body and -- noah : you 're not , mom . you 're not . sharon : i ... ( sighs ) help me . help me . why are n't you helping me ? noah : mom , i swear to you , it 's going to be okay . sharon : oh , i know . noah : you 're gon na get through this , okay ? sharon : i just need to find something else . i have to find something else . let 's see . photos . no . noah : just stop , mom . mom , stop ! sharon : no . noah : please ! just listen to me , okay , please . all right , maybe -- maybe your touchstone is n't working , because you need the real thing , all right ? i 'm real . i am here . please let me help you . [ scene_break ] adam : chelsea , what can i do to stop you ? chelsea : why would you want me to stop me ? i mean , this way , you do n't -- you and sharon do n't have to sneak around . adam : i came home to you . that should tell you something , right ? chelsea : what , that it takes two women to satisfy you ? adam : i 'm not with two women . i 'm not in a relationship with sharon . it was a kiss . it was stupid , a mistake that will not happen again . chelsea : you -- you know , it 's like you just ca n't help yourself . you know , you -- you -- you promise me one second that you 're done with sharon for good , and the next , you 're leaving me at a party to go chase after her . it 's crazy . adam : you saw the way that she left the party , right , and you know that she 's capable of hurting herself . chelsea : so ... ( sighs ) so you -- you -- you calmed her down by kissing her ? adam : she ... kissed me . it caught me off guard . chelsea : admit it , adam . you were as much into that kiss as she was . [ scene_break ] [ coughing ] billy : well , since we 're going down the `` i knew i loved you the first time i saw you `` road , i -- victoria : no , i know . um , new year 's eve , 2009 - - you tell that story all the time . billy : ah . but you do n't know the first time that i knew i wanted to marry you . finn mcgee 's , when i unzipped my pants and i showed you my `` kiss me , i 'm irish `` boxer shorts . victoria : mm . that was when you decided , huh ? billy : yeah , most people could -- they would have ran away , been scared , but no , you just laughed . victoria : mm . billy : and it was the sweetest sound i 've ever heard . and i knew if i could make you laugh for the rest of your life , i would be a very lucky man . i knew i was n't good enough for you . that 's why , in jamaica , i knew i had to marry you right then and there . otherwise , we would go home , we 'd slow down . you 'd think about it , move on , and i would lose you forever . victoria : no . i was n't going anywhere . billy : i could n't take that chance then , and i ca n't take it now . victoria : billy , i -- billy : ah , you know what ? victoria : no . billy : hold on . wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . this is n't right . this is n't perfect yet . what is jamaica without music ? you know what i 'm saying ? we need some music . mm - hmm . ( reggae music playing ) billy : dim some lights . you know what i 'm saying ? and do you remember this , the chicken ? can you do the chicken ? want to do the chicken ? now i 'll make him a turkey . gobble , gobble . that 's right . uh - huh . you know you like the chicken . victoria : ( scoffs ) billy : you also like the lawn mower . you like this one ? yeah ! victoria : ( laughs ) billy : ah , this worked the first time . ( chuckles ) the cadillac . mm , you know , it seats two , baby . come on . victoria : ( laughs ) what ? billy : it seats two . come get in this car . victoria : mnh - mnh . billy : come -- come on . come get in this car . ( chuckles ) there she is . there she is . oh , look at that . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] nick : mm . what was that for ? avery : oh . nick : not that i 'm complaining . avery : it 's for you are a good man and a good father . nick : if they had told me there would be days like this -- avery : you would have each of your children all over again . nick : you 're probably right . avery : mm - hmm . nick : i think summer 's through the worst of it . avery : i think so , thanks to you . nick : and you . she showed up to your door . avery : well , i do n't think phyllis would be as understanding as you . nick : look , she needs to learn that summer needs help no matter who she gets it from . avery : yeah , well , good luck with that . nick : phyllis should be grateful that summer has someone as great as you are with kids to turn to . avery : you think i 'm great with kids ? nick : you 're amazing . you 're a natural . are you sure you do n't have any ? avery : i did have one . nick : what ? avery : mm - hmm . one . her name was nancy . nancy drew summers -- my imaginary child as a kid . nick : of course . avery : ( chuckles ) nick : an imaginary friend . avery : yes . i wanted a daughter that was brave and mysterious and used her smarts to solve mysteries . nick : so you invented her . avery : mm - hmm . and i even invented her boyfriend . nick : okay . let me make sure -- okay . ( chuckles ) you , when you were a kid ... avery : uh - huh . nick : invented a daughter ... avery : uh - huh . nick : and had a boyfriend . avery : uh - huh . yes . i had a very active imagination . still do . nick : really ? avery : ( gasps ) oh ! oh ! that is probably why i am so enamored with you . you are just like nancy 's boyfriend . nick : ah . so he was incredibly good - looking with a great sense of humor but came from a messed - up family . avery : you see , this is -- you think that i 'm with you for you , but i 'm actually with you because of your name . nick : my name ? avery : yes . i have nick newman . nancy had ned nickerson . nick : ( laughs ) avery : ( laughs ) nick : well , it must be fate . avery : i 'd like to think so . [ scene_break ] sharon : sweet noah . ( sighs ) gosh , you 're trembling . i 'm so sorry . noah : no , no . sharon : i 'm sorry if i scared you . noah : no . i 'm -- i 'm your -- i 'm your touchstone now , remember ? ( sniffs ) touchstones do n't get scared . sharon : i 'm just ... i 've done so many awful things , and even when i try to apologize for them , i make them worse . and -- and they 're all -- they think i 'm crazy . noah : no , do n't -- who cares what they think ? okay ? it 's not true . you have a mood disorder . sharon : that 's a nice way of saying it . noah : which can be managed . okay ? sharon : can it ? am i ever gon na get better ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : it was a rhetorical question . you obviously gave as good as you got . adam : chelsea , sharon -- she messes with my mind . chelsea : that 's not all she messes with . adam : you know those snapshots in life , those moments where everything else fades , all those other pictures go away , but there are those few iconic moments that change everything for you ? chelsea : adam , what does this have to do with anything -- ? adam : that moment on that lake on that ice , when you were in that freezing water , and i realized that this woman who had been my friend was suddenly -- suddenly someone i ... the only one that i could not be without . chelsea : ( sniffles ) adam : chelsea , i realized right then that i loved you . that was my moment . chelsea : ( sniffles ) adam : that was my iconic moment that changed everything . chelsea : ( sighs ) adam : and if i lost you , if i would have lost you then , i do n't ... tonight , again ... chelsea : ( sighs ) adam : with sharon , consoling her , comforting her , and the next thing i know , you 're there . and then i see the best thing ... ( sighs ) the best thing that has ever happened to me in my life walk out that door . please , do not walk out this time . [ scene_break ] ( reggae music playing ) billy : ( humming ) victoria : ooh . ( laughs ) billy : ( laughs ) what is that ? uh , you . victoria : you . billy : you . ( laughs ) victoria : ( laughs ) billy : uh . ( hums ) ( laughs ) victoria : ( laughs ) ( slow music playing ) billy : hmm . victoria : hmm . ( giggles ) billy : ( humming ) [ scene_break ] nick : so you owe your culinary expertise to an easy - bake oven . avery : oh , i wanted one more than anything . i used to dream about putting those little cakes in the oven and taking them out and putting 2 pounds of frosting on them . nick : mm - hmm . avery : every christmas i thought i was gon na get one , and my dad always said it was impractical . so to spite him , i decided to become the best chef i could be . i still dream about that silly oven . nick : you know it 's not really an oven , right ? it 's just a box with a bulb in it . avery : uh , here 's what i know . you put the batter in it and a cake comes out . that 's an oven , nick . nick : ( laughs ) i think this is one of the many reasons i keep showing up here . you make me forget about everything else going on in my life . ( sighs ) avery : yeah , sharon ? nick : yeah . avery : it 's okay . listen , i expect you to be worried after what happened tonight , you know . and she was a huge part of your life , so ... nick : thanks for understanding that . avery : mm - hmm . nick : i 'll always be tied to phyllis and sharon , because of my kids . avery : i know . and i would not expect anything less from you . nick : and what about you , ms. clark ? avery : hmm ? nick : do you still keep in touch with your ex ? avery : uh , well , no . there 's no children to bind us , remember ? nick : well , no contact at all ? no , like , christmas cards ? no postcards , `` hey , i 'm in maui , so glad you 're not here `` ? avery : mnh - mnh . no . no . it was a long time ago . it did n't end well . i made some mistakes , so ... nick : any guys after him ? avery : mm , not unless you count my dog thurgood . nick : how about before him ? who was your first love ? avery : this is so not worth talking about . i 'm gon na make some coffee . [ scene_break ] summer : hey , thanks for covering for me , aria . yeah , no . i just needed to chill . okay . bye . [ scene_break ] chelsea : i should never have listened to you . ( sighs ) i 'd be in my own place by now , instead of -- adam : instead of giving me another chance ? chelsea : ( sighs ) chelsea : the day that you showed up with the lesson books and encouraged me to get my g.e.d . , that 's ... that 's the picture in my head . adam : when everything changed for you ? chelsea : you had some serious issues , but i was no prize either , so i thought perfect match . ( laughs ) we 'll either go on a cross - country crime spree together or we 'll make each other better people . problem is those things are really hard to do when there 's a third person tagging along . adam : well , she wo n't be tagging along anymore . chelsea : well , probably not , 'cause she 'll be committed soon . adam : chelsea , it 's not true . chelsea : this coming from the man who ran to her rescue saying she may do something harmful . you ca n't have it both ways , adam . you have to make a choice . adam : i 've made my choice . now can we just please stop bad - mouthing sharon ? chelsea : if i 'm your choice , then why are you still defending her ? i will always come in second with you . adam : no . is it necessary to talk about sharon being committed ? chelsea : yea -- why would i say something like that ? ( scoffs ) oh , gee , i know why . maybe because tonight miss crazy pants gave us her best version of a raging lunatic ! adam : chelsea , i -- chelsea : not to mention , the little bonfire she set at the ranch . adam : hey , i thought we were never gon na talk about that ever again . if nikki or my father ever found out about that -- chelsea : right , right , right . god forbid we protect people from a dangerous psychopath . adam : she 's not a psychopath . will you just cut it out with the insults ? chelsea : but do n't you see that she 's a danger to people , adam ? you ca n't deny that . adam : she just needs time . she needs time , okay . this is a person who needs help . she needs patience , understanding , something of what you seem to be lacking right now . chelsea : because i 'm scared , adam . i am scared for you . i am scared for us and our future . i have never loved anybody as much as i love you . adam : yes , and i -- and i love you . i love you , too , but love is meaningless -- chelsea , without trust , love is meaningless . i know that sounds ridiculous saying the word `` trust `` after what you just witnessed , but you 're gon na have to trust me . chelsea : i want to , adam , but it is really hard to do when sharon is always in the way . adam : but she does n't have to get in the way , okay . she does n't have to get in between us if there is love and trust . i know what you witnessed was awful , okay . but you have to look me in the eyes and know that i 'm telling you the truth when i say i love you and i say you need to trust me . sharon will not come between us . adam : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] billy : let 's go back to jamaica . we 'll get away from our families , make a clean start , just like you wanted . victoria : i ca n't . sorry , i 'm just not ready . billy : ( scoffs ) ( clears throat ) [ scene_break ] avery : ( sighs ) nick : i did n't mean to put you on the spot . i just ... i want to know everything about you . avery : oh , well , are n't you the one that 's been advocating that we leave the past in the past and focus on our lives ? nick : yeah , i 'm cool with that . avery : ( sighs ) you know , i have a very big day tomorrow , so i have to call it a night . nick : okay . uh ... i really hope that i did n't , like , mess anything up . i just , uh -- avery : no , you did n't . you did n't . it 's fine . it 's fine , really . nick : yeah ? avery : yeah . nick : okay . avery : yeah . nick : good night . avery : good night . nick : ( sighs ) avery : good night . [ scene_break ] summer : `` dear avery . `` `` love dylan . `` ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] noah : you can stop wondering , mom . okay . you will get better . sharon : i wish i had your confidence . noah : just keep taking your meds . give 'em a chance . it 'll pay off . sharon : what if it does n't ? what will happen to me ? will they lock me up ? noah : no , no . it -- it -- i wo n't let that happen . okay . i swear to you , you will never go back there again . [ scene_break ] chelsea : ( sighs ) [ next_on ] paul : is this too much ? do you feel like you 're doing the wrong thing ? neil : you think you can override me when it comes to company policy ? devon : no , no , not at all . nick : what are you talking about ? victor : you 're protecting sharon at my expense , are n't you ? | nick and avery talk while dinner is cooking on the stove . summer interrupts them to talk to avery alone . nick starts to leave , but then listens to summer and comforts her over chelsea not ever being able to forgive her for causing the death of her unborn baby . chelsea walks in on adam and sharon kissing . sharon tries to explain , but chelsea does n't want to hear it and goes on to slap adam 's face . nick and avery listen to summer pouring out her heart to them over the things that have been going on in her life . chelsea rushes out of the house and sharon urges adam to go after her . adam arrives home to find that chelsea has packed and is getting ready to leave him . victoria comes home to find the house decorated like the bahamas . billy comes out with two glasses and offers her a drink but instead of taking the drink , she informs him that not only was adam invited , but sharon crashed the party . nick tells summer some of the things that she did and said when she was a child . |
billy : interviewing for preschool . yes , because the way he reaches for toys says oh - so much . not to mention it starts next fall . not to mention , i mean , look at him ! this kid is perfect . they should be so lucky to have this kid . victoria : well , you 'd think that the newman name alone would guarantee him a spot . billy : i 'm sorry . the newman name ? hmm . interesting , because this kid 's last name happens to be abbott . and since we 're gon na be pretentious , i would like to say that the abbott name would probably open up just as many doors , so ... [ smooches ] besides , the kid 's a legacy . it 's the school that delia went to , right ? [ scene_break ] jill : hold it ! oh . or feel free to step off , preferably between floors . or maybe that would be interrupting your regular schedule of trying to poison innocent people and ruin their lives . hilary : i 'm actually on my way to see my boss . jack abbott ? you might have heard of him . jill : i 'll bet your favorite part of the day is sharpening pencils . so good for backstabbing . hilary : i use pens . they 're permanent . [ scene_break ] devon : jack . you wanted to see me ? jack : hey , devon . yeah . come on in . have a seat . devon : thank you . what 's going on ? jack : well ... you 're fired . [ scene_break ] abby : oh , yeah . this is huge fun . can i get back to the office now ? tyler : you mean back into hiding ? abby : it 's work . my job . i 'm not hiding . tyler : well , is part of your job description avoiding me and not talking about anything that happened while we were in l.a. ? abby : what ? we went . it was warm . and now we 're home , and its freezing . tyler : [ scoffs ] okay , well , i 'm not even gon na make a joke about being an ice queen . abby : i 'm sorry . did you just call me -- ? tyler : that was -- that was stupid . i 'm sorry . it 's just -- you know , i took you on that trip to l.a. because i wanted to thank you for thanksgiving . and now it 's like you 're barely even talking to me . so , come on , abby . i mean , help me out . what went wrong ? [ scene_break ] lily : god , i hate this so much . why ca n't doctors just give you the news over the phone ? why do they have to freak you out by making you wait ? cane : its protocol . lily : but my oncology check was fine . you know , we -- we were happy and -- and relieved , and now i do n't feel very relieved . [ door opens ] dr. kershaw : lily , thanks for coming in . cane . cane : doctor . thank you . lily : hi . um , sorry . i 'm not trying to freak out , so if you could please just tell me why we 're here . dr. kershaw : well , something came up on your tests . [ scene_break ] jill : and no blog entries from your office computer ? okay , girlfriend . would n't want you dragging jabot into the gutter with you . hilary : i apologized for what i did , and i meant it . clearly you do n't know a thing about second chances . jill : clearly i do n't believe you deserve one . hilary : well , jack disagrees . he forgave my past and gave me this chance . i 'm not gon na make him regret it . [ bag thuds ] [ scene_break ] devon : i 'm fired 'cause i would n't spy on victor for you and jill ? what happened to you being impressed that i wanted to work for a living and not just live off of katherine 's money ? jack : to tell you the truth , i thought i 'd be doing you a favor cutting you loose . i 've gotten the distinct impression lately that you 're looking for a reason to walk away from jabot . devon : where did you get that impression ? 'cause i 'm on time , i do my job , i meet my deadlines . jack : wow . does that sound exciting . a man who loves his work . i am not looking for executives to punch time cards . i 'm looking for engaged , excited individuals who add to the mix . devon : i 've been that guy . jack : listen to yourself -- past tense . devon , you 've gone through an awful lot lately , having all this money dumped in your lap . i think we 'll agree it has not been an easy thing . add to that the complications in your personal life and -- devon : yes , roxanne broke up with me . she said the money changed me , and she left . and now you 're telling me that i have to walk away from the only thing that i have left ? [ scene_break ] hilary : i hit the call button . jill : obviously the elevator knows not to trust you , either . hilary : or maybe it was you jamming your steam trunk in the door . jill : did you set this up ? is this some sort of scam ? did you futz with this electrical panel ? hilary : oh , yeah , because it 's my dream to be stuck in a cramped , tiny space with you . it 's not gon na be long . let 's not use up the oxygen by talking . jill : or you could just hold your breath for 10 minutes . [ music box plays ] [ music stops ] hilary : it 's -- it 's beautiful . jill : [ scoffs ] see , it just shows your lack of taste . it 's a piece of junk . hilary : i had something like it when i was a kid . i thought it was wonderful . ballerina twirled in front of the mirror as the music played . my parents gave it to me . i pestered them until they promised me dance lessons . of course , it was just a promise -- never happened . jill : why did n't your parents give you dance lessons ? [ scene_break ] victoria : i know its hard talking about delia and school , but , you know -- billy : do n't check out , right ? that 's fair . i mean , that seems to be my fallback position . but , uh , hey , look ... [ johnny coughs ] billy : i 'm here . oh , no ! i 'm here ! that 's progress , right ? victoria : it 's wonderful . billy : she was a weird kid , was n't she ? i mean , her whole love of school . who -- who says on a sunday , `` i wish it was monday so i could go back to school `` ? but she loved it . and if johnny likes it half as much , then he 's gon na be one happy kid , so ... victoria : you okay going back there ? billy : in september after he gets in ? victoria : yeah , for the tour , you know , and the playdates . not that kids actually play together at this point . billy : delia passed that test , too , with flying colors . the `` share the play kitchen `` thing . victoria : [ laughing ] yeah , i remember . i mean , it 's not an official part of the process , but it 's pretty important . billy : i know . and it 's not like we do n't know them and they know us , but yet they 're gon na make us jump through more hoops ? i mean , who are these people ? victoria : i do n't know . maybe you 're right . maybe it 's not the place for johnny . i mean , i know that the headmaster and the teachers would treat him well , but they really loved dee dee . maybe it 's not fair to johnny . maybe another school would be better . one with less memories . billy : [ clears throat ] [ scene_break ] lily : what do the tests show ? dr. kershaw : i do n't want your mind racing ahead to some dark place . lily : my mind was already racing ahead to a dark place when you called me . do you have any idea what it 's like to get a call like that or to be sitting here like this ? cane : let 's listen to the doctor , okay ? dr. kershaw : i understand . so let 's get to it . your ca-125 blood levels are mildly elevated . cane : what does that mean ? dr. kershaw : we do n't know yet . lily : so you called me to tell me that something was wrong , but you do n't know what it is ? dr. kershaw : no , we need to schedule an mri to get more answers . lily : the mri is -- is to look for cancer . so you -- you think that it 's back ? [ scene_break ] tyler : i mean , i thought you said that you loved living in l.a. while you were growing up . abby : yeah . l.a. is fabulous . what 's not to love besides all the things that people hate ? tyler : [ sighs ] okay , well , is that why you were in a mood the entire time ? i mean , the movie opening , restaurants , museums , shopping . you had that same expression on your face the entire time , no matter how great the spot was . abby : wait , i guess i 'm just confused . so , you wanted me to have fun ? i thought that i was just taking a trip down memory lane with all the places that you went with mariah . tyler : who said that i went there with mariah ? abby : come on . just admit it . you wanted to relive your past , and you dragged me along with you . [ scene_break ] hilary : you want to know about my childhood ? jill : no . please , do n't mistake my total and complete boredom for interest in you . hilary : hmm . that 's a relief . i was worried . jill : but i 'm waiting . hilary : do n't you have a tv in that bag or a three - piece band ? something to entertain you other than me ? jill : listen , little girl , you are the one who broadcast cane and lily and neil 's news to the world . well , now it 's your turn , okay ? why did n't your parents give you ballet lessons ? hilary : my dad was arrested , okay ? after that , no money , no lessons , no nothing . jill : wow . sounds familiar . [ scene_break ] waiter : nice to see you , mr. hamilton . mason : oh , i 'm not -- i 'm not sure we 've met yet . waiter : not officially . i rang you up my first day . mason : so , with all that craziness , you still managed to remember my name ? [ chuckles ] well , i hope your boss knows how valuable you are to the team . [ scene_break ] jack : come on . jabot is not all you have . you got 2 billion bucks in the bank and a great family who truly gives a damn . devon : people win the lotto , and they come back to work . jack : people who are passionate about their work , yeah . devon : i 'll admit to you i 've been preoccupied , but that does n't mean i was angling for you to fire me . jack : you have essentially said to me jabot is a resting stop until you find something you love . starting today , you can search for your passion full - time , not just after hours . devon : that 's not what i was saying . jack : i 'm not trying to be a jerk here . this is a turning point in your life . neil has been concerned about you . tell me something . are you at all worried that neil is gon na be disappointed ? devon : no . not at all . jack : well , good . then that 's not an issue . unemployment is . there are qualified people out there who need work . if your head is already out the door , why not open it for somebody else ? devon : jack , my head is here . jack : in a million places for a million different reasons . i 'm not saying that 's the money . it 's probably typical for someone your age . but , devon , i know what i 'm talking about . i wasted years of my life trying to get out of my father 's shadow , years trying to out - abbott my father instead of finding myself . this is your time , your moment . do n't stay at jabot because you 're not ready to figure out who you are . get out there ! start living your life ! [ scene_break ] victoria : you know when the interviewer asked about our hopes for our child 's future ? billy : oh , yeah . that was a moment , was n't it ? i do n't want to lie . my heart skipped a beat . everything i hoped for delia 's future , you know ? and all the collages ? i mean , you give a kid a glue stick , and they go nuts . delia brought them all home and put them on the fridge . johnny 's gon na bring home collages , too . and when i see them , i 'm gon na think of delia . so ... what school he goes to really is n't the issue . whatever we choose , i 'm not gon na forget . and here i go again , dragging you down . i 'm sorry . i know this is johnny 's day . whoo ! victoria : you know what ? this is the first time that we 've been out with johnny since dee dee died . billy : there 's no way . victoria : yes . billy : it ca n't be . victoria : it 's true . this is the first time . so , it does n't really matter what you say . you 're not gon na bring me down . i swear to you , i want to hear every word . billy : looks like we 're doing pretty good , huh ? victoria : yeah , we are . billy : [ growling ] kelly : hey . billy : hey , man ! kelly : hi , guys . veronica , i 'm kelly . uh , it 's nice to meet you officially . we did n't get a chance at group . victoria : right . um , it 's actually victoria , but it 's really nice to meet you . kelly : victoria . i 'm an idiot . i 'm sorry . victoria : do n't worry about it . kelly : and this handsome guy must be johnny . billy : the man himself . kelly : is he still teething ? billy : yes , he is . you know , we 've got that frozen washcloth in the -- in the buggy here . it 's saving my life . it 's the only thing that works . it was a good tip , by the way . victoria : mm - hmm . billy : speaking of frozen -- kelly : yes , my freezer 's still dead . billy : you know what ? you should try the guy that i use at the restaurant . you can mention my name . you might get half off . he might charge you double . kelly : [ chuckles ] victoria : wow , it seems like this group session really gives you guys a chance to chat . it 's nice . billy : yeah , not just that , but kind of have this habit -- kelly : yeah , we -- we seem to just run into each other a lot . victoria : [ chuckles ] billy : yeah . and sometimes after group , we get coffee . kelly : which reminds me , i have something for you . [ scene_break ] tyler : man , who cares where i went with mariah ? abby : you do , obviously , or why would you take me on your little nostalgia tour ? tyler : she was my ex . what ? you 've never dated anyone before we met ? abby : i was never engaged . tyler : she cheated on me , and i told you that . abby : okay , well , maybe if she had n't cheated on you , then you 'd be married by now . tyler : [ sighs ] you know what ? i blocked her calls . i 'm with you , all right ? and even if she was to cross my mind , it would n't matter , 'cause i think about you so much . so , what 's really going on ? abby : you took me to the same places that you took mariah . tyler : [ scoffs ] okay . so , what if we went to new york ? what if you took me someplace ? should i just assume that you 'd been there with some other guy ? abby : new york 's a big place . are you calling me a slut ? [ scene_break ] jill : what ? you 're just gon na drop that deadbeat - dad story on me and pretend it was n't for my benefit ? what are you looking for ? hilary : earbuds so i can pop them in and remove the need for us to talk . jill : [ laughs ] you 're not as good as you think you are , you know . obviously you went digging into neil 's past and decided to stick a shovel into mine . and you found out that my dad was ... useless . hilary : so what ? [ scoffs ] you think i want to bond with you in the bad daddy club ? i just want these doors to open . jill : so you had no idea ? [ buttons clicking ] hilary : yes . okay , yes . i read about your dad . you brought yourself up from damn near nothing . other than a mother that loved you and a lot of guts . just like i did . jill : [ laughs ] no , no , no , no . we are not twinsies , okay ? i did hair and painted nails and paid my dues . hilary : so did i ! and i did n't have a string of rich husbands , either . jill : no , i earned all the respect i got . hilary : yeah , from john abbott . i read about that . saw something in you -- your drive , your ambition . jill : wow ! you 're playing me ! son of a -- hilary : you proved , okay -- you proved that you deserved everything you had . you lied and schemed . [ scoffs ] even got me to spy on the man that you love like a son . jill : no , no , no . i told you about that . that was a trap i laid for you . hilary : you 're a force , a presence . no one can take that from you . and for someone like me to see a woman that strong , that powerful ... jill : what ? hilary : i admire you , okay ? not that you want it or need it . but i do . [ scene_break ] devon : you know , jack , i told myself that the money would n't change me . 'cause i know what it 's like to have a new life -- coming from nothing to being adopted into a well - respected , well - off family . and i figured if the money did n't mess with my head , then why would it mess with me now ? jack : this is a lot of money , devon . devon : buy a nice car , some presents for the kids , do some charity work . jack : make a donation to help them find delia 's killer . devon : and that brought people out of the woodwork . i do n't even know if i 'd put that in the plus column . for all i know , your brother might hate me for it . jack : my brother is very grateful . so am i . devon : you say i need to find myself . where do you even suggest that i begin ? jack : i think one of the hardest things a man has to do is find himself . i 'm not saying it happens overnight . how do you start ? you -- you choose a path . you take a first step . you 're gon na find forks in the road . you 're gon na find detours . but you keep putting one foot in front of the other , and eventually , you find your way . devon : yeah . i thought music was my path . if i needed it that much , i 'd be doing it right now . jack : so keep looking . devon : for how long , though ? if i do n't know what i want , how am i gon na know who i am ? [ scene_break ] billy : `` words of wisdom . `` kelly : take it . billy : hmm . kelly : inspirational quotes . and before you get jaded and cynical , give it a try . sometimes you need a little nudge towards perspective . billy : i will give it a shot . thank you . kelly : and , victoria , you might like it , too . honestly , it 's more inspirational and reassuring than it is sappy . but if you do n't want to ... victoria : no , i mean , why would n't i ? kelly : well , i overstepped with chloe , and i would hate to do that again . victoria : oh , so chloe 's been to group , too ? billy : ohh , that would be a big , fat no . we ran into her when we were having coffee . victoria : one of your -- your coffee chats , yeah . kelly : so , did you guys just get back from a preschool interview ? victoria : yeah , exactly . we did . kelly : you okay being back at dee 's school ? billy : yeah , you know , we managed . [ johnny babbling ] billy : yes , we did . the three of us , we went together . [ scene_break ] lily : if the tests are saying cancer -- dr. kershaw : they 're saying we need an mri to know more . cane : what are you looking for ? dr. kershaw : new lesions . cane : but she 's had a hysterectomy . lily : you took everything . you took my ovaries and my fallopian tubes . and that was the point -- so the cancer could n't come back . dr. kershaw : that 's the ideal , but lesions can occur , even after your type of surgery . cane : okay , so we do the mri . then what ? dr. kershaw : if there are no lesions , we repeat the ca-125 in a month . lily : and if we do the mri and there are lesions , then what ? dr. kershaw : we determine the cause , which may be unrelated to your medical history . lily : or it 's cancer . that 's the point of the test , right ? i mean , i could be clear . i may not be . dr. kershaw : we have to wait and see . i can schedule you into the mri now , or you can schedule it for late this week . lily : what ? you -- you want it today ? dr. kershaw : not because i 'm overly concerned . but you 're here already . cane : we 're here . let 's do it today . lily : fine . let 's get this over with . [ scene_break ] hilary : if you hate this so much , why do you carry it around ? jill : it 's an eternal reminder of the crone who tortured me in life and continues to torment me from the grave . hilary : katherine chancellor ? you hated her ? jill : more than you can possibly imagine . almost as much as i loved her . that harpy 's had me chasing all over this planet trying to find out what it was that she wanted me to find . hilary : a mystery . jill : mnh . not a mystery any longer . she was just a flat - out sadist . maybe the new owner will find some value in that box . hilary : you sold it ? jill : yeah . on an online - auction site . hilary : mrs. chancellor left this to you in her will , and you put it up for bids ? jill : oh , please . stop with the indignation , okay ? i was making a point . i put it out there for a nickel . i got one stupid offer for $ 10.25 . person must be demented . hilary : 10 - 25 ? that 's weird . it 's the same as the date on the box . 10 - 25 . jill : oh , spare me the spooky ... [ scene_break ] mason : so , what are your plans for tonight ? girl : you know that new club that 's opening tonight -- bash ? i scored an invite . mason : well , i just might see you there . girl : i like that idea a lot . mason : yeah , i 'd like a spot on your guest list tonight . mason wilder . hello ? [ scene_break ] jack : how about i offer you a reprieve ? you keep your job , but you take a long vacation , an extended break , a sabbatical . devon : come on , jack . jack : no , no , i 'm not kidding here . at least a month . do something crazy . go ... go off somewhere far away . go for a hike . take a swim . take a bungee jump . do something different . try new foods , listen to new sounds . not long ago , phyllis wanted to go to istanbul . i fought her every step of the way . of course , she won . istanbul was magical . we did everything . we saw everything . we tasted everything . we shopped . she haggled . on the last day , it rained , and we ... it was one of the great adventures of my life , and i tried to stop it from happening . devon : how 's it going with phyllis ' recovery ? jack : red 's a fighter . she 's gon na be back with us . do n't change the subject . it 's a big world out there , devon . go out and grab it . [ door opens ] jill : for god 's sake , jack , you need to fix the damn elevator . [ scene_break ] lily : cane , i am fine . this is what happens when you once have had cancer , you know ? you have tests and follow - ups , and usually the news is great , and sometimes you need more tests , so ... uh , pumpkin ravioli . that sounds really good , right ? cane : [ sighs ] must have been overwhelming for you , you know , being in the mri machine with all that noise , you know , had time to think . lily : there is nothing to think about until the results are in . but there is christmas , and the twins have outrageous lists this year . i do n't know where we 're gon na find a purple bike with rainbow flames . cane : you 're amazing . lily : well , i 'm not the one assembling the bike . cane : [ laughs ] no , but you are strong , and you are brave , and you always put the kids first , and you 've done it even before they were born . but know this -- i love you , okay ? it 's all right to admit you 're scared . lily : [ voice breaking ] i 'm scared . cane : come on . let me take you home . lily : no , cane . i 'm not gon na hide . i just -- i have to get past this . cane : it 's all we have to do is get past this . lily : it 's just there was a time that i did n't even think that i would live long enough to see the twins born . and then i got well , and i got greedy , and i just -- i want to be there for everything . i want to be there for all the firsts and all the successes and all the tears and every random , single moment . i want to be there for all of it . cane : you 're gon na be there for all of it , baby . you 're doing everything right , okay ? you 've done all the tests . you 've done the mri . you always think of the twins . you 're doing everything right . lily : yeah , and now i 'm just taking a side trip to fear and self - pity . cane : no , no , no . that 's part of the journey , baby . and if i 'm lucky , you 're gon na let me hold your hand and help you all the way through it . lily : i know , but , cane , how many years have you been holding my hand ? i know this is not the marriage that you expected . cane : i am grateful for every second of our marriage . there were so many times i could have lost you , baby . this ... this -- this is what i 'm grateful for . lily : i know . i am , too . i am , but then all of a sudden , delia and katherine -- they 're gone . they 're gone , and so many people have had their hearts just ripped out . and i do n't know . forgive me if for once -- for once i just thought that we were finally safe . cane : we 're safe . we are safe . we 're safe . lily : [ sniffles ] i do n't know . my body might not agree , so ... cane : okay . all right . if that 's the case , we 're gon na make up for that , all right ? we will make up for it . but all we have right now is this moment . we have this time . we have this time , baby . we just focus on our family . we 'll get through this . lily : we were supposed to be starting the adventure of a lifetime . cane : oh , you did n't know , huh ? we 're already on the adventure of a lifetime . it 's you and me , baby . it 's you and me , okay ? lily : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] abby : you did . you just called me a slut . tyler : look , i 'm not doing this , abby . abby : you just implied that i slept my way around new york . tyler : what ? are you looking for reasons to be mad at me ? is that it ? you 're trying to find reasons to be upset ? okay , fine . blame me for the cold weather . or i do n't know . maybe my shirt pisses you off . that would make just about as much sense as you 're making right now . abby : you fed me the same soufflé that you fed mariah . tyler : [ sighs ] okay . you know what ? i told you that i blocked her calls . you heard me say that , right ? 'cause i 'm pretty sure that you did . abby : i 'm just a stand - in for the love of your life . tyler : who did n't even know the name that i was born with . yeah , that was some grand love affair . abby : but you gave her a ring . i do n't know . maybe -- maybe you did n't give her a ring , but you were engaged . and i 'm just assuming that you got her a ring . i do n't know . the ring -- it does n't even matter . tyler : okay , you know what ? i was an idiot for thinking that i could take you to l.a. and that you would have a good time . abby : i did have a good time . [ sighs ] tyler : when ? all those times that you were n't smiling ? abby : i was smiling . i was smiling in my head and then obsessing that you do n't really like me . tyler : oh , come on . i do n't just like you . i lo -- abby : do n't say it . tyler : what ? we 've said that before . abby : but that does n't mean that we have to say it again . tyler : are you scared ? abby : are n't you ? tyler : of losing somebody like you ? yeah , that scares the hell out of me . abby : there are so many things that could go wrong , things that -- that do go wrong , and those are with the people that i do n't even care that much about . not to say what could happen between us . tyler : so , you 're just gon na bail because things might go wrong somewhere down the line ? abby : yes . exactly . i 'm glad that you understand . tyler : wait . are you breaking up with me ? [ scene_break ] kelly : well , nice to see both of you . thanks . billy : are you gon na call that freezer guy ? kelly : well , maybe if i had a little bit more to go on than `` hey , freezer guy . `` [ both laugh ] billy : okay , smartass . i 'll bring you his number when i see you at group next time . kelly : all right . thank you . billy : all right . kelly : and you guys take care , okay ? victoria : thank you . billy : you too . kelly : and you too , little guy . his hair . it 's sweet . it 's a lot like sam 's . angel hair . billy : you okay ? kelly : i 'll see you soon . victoria : so , is that what it 's like in group ? billy : uh , like what ? victoria : well , like everything 's okay , and then the pain just comes washing back again ? billy : yeah , i 'd say that pretty much sums it up . but , uh , she 's a champ . you know , the trick is getting back out there in the world -- going to the gym , book club , that sort of thing . victoria : wow . you and kelly seem to know a lot about each other . [ scene_break ] abby : am i breaking up with you ? that 's -- that 's where your mind goes . because i thought that we were making progress , and then you 're asking if we 're breaking up because maybe that 's what you want ? tyler : no , if i did n't want to be with you , come on , i 'd have enough respect to tell you . i would n't -- i would n't play games . abby : so now i 'm playing games . [ chuckles ] tyler : okay , you 're -- you 're pushing me away because you 're afraid to get close . like you did with alex . abby : no , alex and i broke up because we did n't have enough reasons to stay together . we did n't have ... tyler : have ... ? abby : this . tyler : okay , so there you go . you and i have this . we 're not gon na blow it , right ? abby : are we fighting ? tyler : no , we 're talking about important things . abby : like grown - ups . novel . tyler : [ chuckles ] this -- this is good . you and me , it 's good . can you please try to remember that ? abby : well , i will have a much easier time remembering that if we can go someplace warm . hell , i 'd even take room temperature . it 's freezing out here . i feel like my toes are gon na fall off . tyler : come on . let 's get out of here . [ scene_break ] mason : yes , this is devon hamilton 's assistant . he 'd like a spot on your guest list for tonight 's opening . great . thank you very much . [ scene_break ] devon : i 'm in a hurry , otherwise i 'd take the stairs . hilary : you should try them sometime . good exercise . safer than sparring with mason . devon : you think he could take me ? hilary : he will eventually . just not the way you think . devon : that 's right . you think he 's gon na pull a con on me . kind of like you did on half the town . i already told you , he was just doing what he had to do to stay on your good side , and luckily he does n't have that problem anymore . hilary : he has his own agenda now instead of mine . it does n't make him your friend . devon : you know , you 're more than happy to take second chances , just not give them . hilary : well , i 'd like to think that i earned mine from jack . maybe i did . maybe i did n't . you know , one thing 's for sure . i 'm -- i 'm not the same girl that wanted to watch everyone suffer . but there 's only so much i can do to keep that from happening . [ scene_break ] jill : all right . i checked every file , every account , every division from chancellor that victor inherited . jack : which is rightfully yours . jill : obviously . to see if anything that he inherited was a dud , a shady subsidiary , a tax - dodging division -- jack : exactly . that 's what we 're looking for -- a chink in the mustache 's armor , some place to drive the spike in . jill : exactly ! great plan , bad execution ! jack : what does that mean ? jill : it means if we want to find victor 's soft underbelly , we 've been looking in the wrong place . [ scene_break ] billy : sometimes kelly and i , uh ... we do a little debriefing after -- after group . it 's so intense in there . there 's your pain , there 's their pain . [ sighs ] and truthfully , sometimes you just get really sick of the whole thing . victoria : so you talk about freezers and teething toddlers . billy : [ laughs ] yeah , i guess so . see , the thing is ... i see kelly , and i think , `` yeah , okay , there 's someone who 's been in the same hellhole that i 'm in right now , and she climbed out . `` victoria : right . so it 's proof that you can survive . billy : yeah . i mean , does it seem as silly as it sounds ? victoria : no . not at all . in fact , i think it 's brilliant . i am so grateful for group , and i 'm grateful for everyone in it , because i think that maybe that 's how you were able to go to dee dee 's school today , and maybe that 's why you 're sitting with me and johnny right now . you know , you just needed proof that you could survive . so the next time i see kelly , i 'm actually gon na thank her personally , because i think she 's helped you a lot , and i 'm really , really glad that you met her . i am . billy : have i told you that i love you today ? hmm ? hmm . `` words of wisdom . `` [ chuckles ] victoria : [ chuckles ] [ next_on ] leslie : the fake innocence ? yeah . it 's not gon na work . spill the beans . what 's going on ? avery : your biological father is ian ward , and you must have some questions about him . nick : are we back on sharon again ? victor : she 's taking advantage of you , son . | billy and victoria spend the day with johnny at crimson lights after checking out pre - schools . jill and hilary get stuck on the elevator after exchanging slurs . tyler and abby take a walk in the park , but she is n't too thrilled after their latest trip to los angeles when she finds out that it was just a walk down memory lane for tyler . cane and lily meet with the doctor , who orders an mri on lily today . devon visits jack in his office , but he is too thrilled when jack fires him , because he feels that devon 's mind is elsewhere . hilary admires the music box and remembers when she wanted to take ballet lessons but her parents could n't afford it . billy and victoria reminisce about delia . tyler tries to explain about mariah to abby , but she is still apprehensive about the whole situation . mason gets acquainted with a waitress who works at crimson lights . jack tells devon to get out and start living life . kelly meets with victoria and billy at crimson lights . kelly has something for him . she hands him a book to help him to regain control of his life . |
lily : okay . here we are -- jack 's floor . neil : so , you never answered , uh , my question . lily : this way . uh , what question ? neil : what do you -- what do you think of , uh ... lily : right here . neil : ... devon 's new girlfriend ? lily : um , devon 's new girlfriend ? jack : come in ! neil : hey . jack : hey , you guys . neil : is that my buddy jack ? how goes it ? jack : going great . how about you ? neil : oh , it 's going great , thanks . appreciate that . lily : you know , dad , what i 'll tell you is that regardless of what i think of gwen ... neil : yeah . lily : ... what i do know is that devon respects her and treats her a lot better than jack did kelly . neil : are you kidding ? uh , lily , that was absolutely uncalled for . lily : i have to go back to work . have a good meeting , okay ? neil : yeah . jack , i am so sorry about that . jack : no , no , no need to apologize . she did n't say anything i have n't already thought myself . [ inhales , exhales deeply ] kelly : phyllis . what can i do for you ? phyllis : i think it 's time we cleared the air . joe : the total number of structures coming down is around 15 -- give or take . the old candy factory may be repurposed for a central kitchen for a local restaurant , but other than that , those old , dilapidated buildings are going bye - bye . cane : what do your detractors say ? 'cause the word is that the opposition movement 's getting more vocal every day . joe : well , we 've got a plan for that . avery : ohh . hi . dylan : hey . avery : mm . what a morning . i have been doing battle with the forces of darkness in the prosecution 's office since 8 : 00 a.m . anyway , you ready for lunch ? i am dying for a reuben . dylan : lunch may have to wait . mariah : hey , santa . what 's shaking ? you know , that tree you brought me is still standing -- well , kind of . it was on life support when you brought it to me . hello ? debbie downer , what 's the matter ? you look like you lost your only friend . kevin : that is exactly what i am afraid of . lauren : i still do n't understand why we had to come here . i mean , why could n't we just talk in -- in the club ? michael : well , it really is n't something i can tell you in public . lauren : you mean the reason that you did n't show up to our anniversary brunch and why you 've been so distant these weeks ? michael : yes . and i am sorry . i 'm sorry i could n't be honest with you sooner . lauren : oh , michael . michael : i have cancer . lauren : [ chuckles ] [ laughing ] joe : look , this is gon na do more than revitalize the warehouse district . it 's gon na bring a whole new life to the downtown area -- making genoa city a destination for conferences , conventions , and like . look , anyone in the hospitality business is set to gain from this . you know , that includes you , too , dylan , if you choose to relocate crimson lights . why do n't you two come and have a seat ? we could talk about the city 's future -- your future . dylan : thanks , but i 'll handle my own future without your help . oh , now , if you 'll excuse us , we have someplace to be . avery : we do ? cane : i do n't think they were too impressed with your sales pitch . joe : look , dylan 's taking this personal . all right , i do n't blame him . it takes a specific type of person to see the vision and execute it . cane : which is why you 've come to me . joe : precisely . lauren : [ laughing ] michael : what are you doing ? lauren : i 'm sorry . no . really . i 'm sorry . michael : what , you think i 'm joking ? in your lifetime , how many jokes have you heard with the punch line , `` i have cancer `` ? lauren : [ chuckling ] no . i thought you were gon na tell me you were having an affair , that you wanted a divorce , that you did n't find me attractive anymore . michael : you thought i was having an affair ? lauren : yes , i had all these scenarios in my head , and i kept playing them -- what you would say , what i would say . i would -- i said that i never saw it coming , and then you would tell me some story about a young , hot paralegal that you met at a deposition . michael : well , you were wrong to think that , were n't you ? it 's nothing as prosaic as an affair . it 's nothing as complicated as breaking up a marriage . it 's really simple . i have cancer , and -- not to put too fine a point upon it -- it 's prostate cancer . you can keep laughing now if you 'd like . lauren : [ sighs ] how do you know ? michael : i went in for some routine tests when i was having , you know , my little problems in bed . it turned up something totally unrelated . my psa levels were elevated . he ran some more tests . lauren : but that urology appointment was months ago . michael : yeah , well , then he sent me to an oncologist . michael : it 's not the doctor 's fault . and i just -- i just did n't find out . lauren : what do you mean ? michael : i have known for a while . lauren : how long ? michael : weeks -- several weeks . lauren : damn you ! damn you that you knew that you had cancer for weeks and did n't tell me ! jack : what i did was n't fair to kelly or to phyllis . they both deserve better . here 's your water . neil : thanks . jack , the way i 'm looking at it , you were -- you were put in an impossible position . jack : no , neil , i had choices . neil : yeah , but , jack , a year had gone by . phyllis ' doctors did everything they could . they agreed there was no hope that phyllis would ever come out of that coma and be like she was before . everything that made phyllis who she was was gone . now , i know how tempting it would have been to find solace at the bottom of a pill bottle . jack : no , that was n't an option -- just as it was n't an option for you to crack open the booze just because of your blindness . neil : well , you also were n't looking for someone to fill the hole in your heart , but it happened . you were honest with kelly about where you stood . you told her that you were hoping that phyllis would come back to you one day . jack : yeah , at the beginning . and then i dropped the ball on the truth when phyllis actually came back -- with both of them . i did n't tell phyllis about kelly for obvious reasons . the doctors did n't want us to pile on difficult information . i ... neil : and then after that ? jack : after that , i - i did n't want to hurt phyllis . i did n't want to hurt either of them , so i just tiptoed along , keeping kelly 's hopes up and feeding phyllis half - truths , and now -- now i 'm drowning in them . phyllis : we 're both adults . we can be civilized about this . kelly : honestly , i have no idea what you 're talking ... phyllis : i know you were sleeping with jack . kelly : did he tell you ? he did n't tell you . phyllis : jack was trying to protect me . he thought it 'd be too much for me , hearing about your little tryst . kelly : `` tryst `` ? phyllis : mm - hmm . he thought i was gon na blow it way out of proportion . kelly : you know what , phyllis ? since you 're so eager to clear the air , and since jack has n't seen fit to tell you the truth about our relationship , i would be more than happy to tell you anything -- phyllis : i do n't need you to tell me anything because you do n't have a relationship with jack -- that much i 'm sure you are clear about . i think it 's time to be honest . kelly : okay , phyllis . let 's do that , then . since you 're clearly capable of dealing with it now , let 's be completely honest . kevin : it would n't help . mariah : are you sure you do n't want something stronger than oj . ? kevin : it would n't help . mariah : well , now i know something 's up . kevin : look , can we just -- mariah : just what ? kevin : nothing . mariah : why are you acting so weird ? does it have something to do with the crack i made about you losing your best friend ? something happened i 'm not aware of ? did you actually go out and find a best friend ? kevin : [ sighs ] have you seen the latest `` plato sphere `` installment ? that one- eyed bludgeoner -- he was one gnarly dude , huh ? mariah : seriously ? i have told you all of this personal stuff -- what it was like growing up in the path , having a mother who did n't care about me -- stuff that , by the way , i do n't talk to anyone about . and then you come in here so upset , you 're almost catatonic , and when i ask you about it , you change the subject to `` the kingdom beyond `` fan fiction . the fantasy that that guy writes is more real than what 's going on here . you 're the one who was so eager to be friends , and it 's not something that i know a lot about , but from what i 've heard , the friendship thing -- it goes two ways . the hell with it . kevin : it 's michael . michael : i was n't ready to tell anyone . lauren : since when am i `` anyone `` ? michael : look , i would like to have all the facts before making a public announcement ! lauren : so , how did kevin find out , huh ? i am your wife . i am the one that you made the vows to , but yet you choose to tell your brother before you tell me ? ! michael : that is not how it happened ! i did not tell kevin ! he figured it out ! lauren : how in god 's name did he figure that out ? michael : you know how he is ! he thought i was cheating on you , too . he started snooping around , doing what he does . he hacked into my phone -- my calendar or something . he found out i was having a doctor 's appointment , and he just showed up , and at that point , i was n't ready to lie to him ! no , i - i should have told you ! i need you in my corner ! but this is my cancer ! you are not allowed to be mad ! you stop being mad ! you ca n't be mad ! lauren : [ voice breaking ] i 'm not mad . i 'm not . i 'm scared ! joe : look , i need to get in front of this thing , okay ? before it snowballs . show the community the potential here so that they can embrace it , versus shun it . people love to get excited about things . it gets them worked up , makes them feel like they 're part of something . and the best way to do that is get a local business such as yourself involved . put you front and center as a spokesperson . cane : basically , what you 're trying to do is buy my support . joe : of course not , cane . you 've got too much integrity . i would never insult you that way . however , what i am saying is that , if you 'd be willing to agree that this redevelopment plan is for the greater good of genoa city and lend your time voluntarily , i 'd be willing to bet that my backers would make a sizeable contribution to a charity of your choice . cancer research , if i 'm not mistaken . cane : let me , uh , talk to devon and lily . i 'm not really certain that they 'll go for it , though . joe : all right , for starters , you host an informal cocktail hour , where we put a plan out there to the community and field some questions -- put a face to the project so that people can realize that we 're not the enemy here . cane : okay , but do n't expect me to speak on behalf of the developers . joe : you introduce me , and i 'll take it from there , but as a local business owner and someone who 's trusted in the community , i need you front and center . lily : hello , there . well , before we let your organization use our facilities and good name , there 's a few things i would like to ask you . dylan : [ exhales deeply ] well , i think this looks like a - a good spot . avery : [ sighs ] dylan : avery ? avery : you know , i really thought cane was smarter than that -- for him to succumb to this empty flattery . dylan : really ? we 're gon na talk about joe right now ? avery : he 's trying to sell cane on taking his side in the redevelopment fight -- playing on their friendship , promising him god knows what . it 's exactly the kind of backroom deal - making that i ca n't stand . you get a couple of people who have a lot of money and power making the decisions for everyone else ! dylan : time out . no offense , but the last two things i want to talk about right now are real estate and joe clark . avery : okay , well , it 's not about joe . it 's about what he 's trying to do and how it 's affecting you and a lot of other hard - working people . dylan : just talk about it later . avery : no , this is about your future . this is about our fu -- dylan : do i have your attention now ? avery : uh - huh . dylan : [ sighs ] avery : `` reserved `` ? did you do this ? dylan : mademoiselle , would you care to have a seat ? avery : well , there does n't seem to be anyone else clamoring for it . dylan : i just wanted to make sure we had this spot to ourselves . wanted everything to be perfect . avery : ah . dylan : there you go . avery : ooh , hot chocolate . you came prepared . dylan : darlin ' , you ai n't seen nothing yet . avery : okay , `` darlin ' , `` `` mademoiselle `` -- what 's happening ? who are you ? mini marshmallows . dylan : mm - hmm . avery : ooh . wow . dylan : these are your favorite , right ? avery : they are . you really know the way to a girl 's heart . a few more . thank you . [ chuckles ] dylan : do you remember ? this is , uh -- this is the bench . this is the bench i stood on and announced to the world that i love you . dylan : i love avery clark ! avery : [ chuckling ] dylan ! dylan : can everybody out there hear me that i love this woman ? ! avery : get down . dylan : get -- no , you get up here . avery : ohh ! dylan : ohh ! avery : [ chuckles nervously ] dylan : i 'm not gon na be quiet until everybody in the world knows ... that i love you . avery : i love you . [ both chuckle ] avery : i remember . dylan : and i told you that day that , you know , all i ever wanted was to be able to be together in public and just be open about our relationship and what we are to each other , and for some reason or another , it just -- you know , it has n't been our time . avery : well , because i was married , and then you were in afghanistan . dylan : and then i was dead , which made that especially tricky . avery : but you came back to me . avery : dylan . dylan : it 's me . avery : i thought ... [ voice breaking ] is this real ? [ sobs ] dylan : it 's okay . it 's okay . it 's okay . it 's real . dylan : you know , we 've had more than our fair share of roadblocks . you know , it seems like so many times , just the idea of us [ sighs ] you know , being together has been a fantasy . but we 've overcome it all . and there 's no stopping us . and this is n't a fantasy . it 's real . lily : so , cane and i here -- we care about this town and the people who are in it , and we do n't make unilateral decisions . we 're business partners . so , if one of us does n't feel good about something ... cane : then it 's a no - go . joe : well , it sounds like you two have figured out the secret to a successful marriage . lily : [ chuckles ] well , about my questions . joe : ask away . i 'm an open book . and what i do n't know , i will find out . lily : who are these investors that you represent ? cane : see , i have to know that , as well , 'cause if you want me on board , i have to know where the money is coming from . lily : do they have any sort of track record of keeping their promises ? joe : well , i can give you an entire prospectus on the group and walk you through the plan . lily : yeah , that 'd be great . cane : see , what i want to know is who the sellers are -- i mean , the actual owners of the property -- 'cause i kind of find it incredible to think that everyone 's prepared to sell everything at the same time . joe : you know , i do n't know much about the sellers , but , uh , i will say that the entire property is owned by a single corporation entity . lily : gerolamo , limited ? cane : that 's weird , i mean , 'cause they own the entire warehouse district , and i have n't heard of them . neil : there 's nothing worse than knowing people are keeping things from you ... especially when it 's people that you love and you trust . jack , you are a good man . you know ? you 're doing the best you can , which is all any of us can really do . jack : that 's the hell of this thing . no matter what words i chose , no matter how i tried to couch this thing , someone i love is gon na get hurt . there 's no getting around it . phyllis : it 's clear to me what you were to jack and what you were n't . he was alone , and he 's a man . kelly : a very passionate man . phyllis : and you were available . married , taken -- no problem . kelly : my relationship with billy was based on -- phyllis : was shameless . and when that did n't work out for you , you could n't move on to jack fast enough -- another grieving abbott who was committed to another woman . my god , you must have felt like you got a second shot at the lottery , baby . kelly : you would try to reduce it to that . phyllis : jack had needs , and you met them , but it 's over , and you storming out of rooms acting like you 're all wounded -- you 're coming off like a hormonal teenager . get over yourself . kelly : you know what , phyllis ? i do n't think that 's what really pisses you off -- the fact that jack and i slept together . phyllis : then tell me . kelly : i think it 's the fact that we slept together in your bed -- jack holding me in his arms , night after night , in the place you once shared -- a place that he invited me to live , to redecorate top to bottom to make it my own as the new lady of the house . that 's right . jack invited me to live with him . we were living together . why ? well , it was jack 's idea . he asked me because he loved me , and he wanted to be with me day and night . and you just ca n't stand it , can you ? kelly : that 's why you 're threatened by me -- not because jack and i had something physical . it 's because jack and i had a commitment . we were planning a future . we had a life . phyllis : you are delusional . you went after a man who was in love with another woman . what does that say about you , taking advantage of someone 's grief like that ? my god . kelly : [ sighs ] phyllis : you are a woman who lost a son in a tragic accident . shame on you . kelly : excuse me ? phyllis : you worked your way back into jack 's life , and you know what ? he was alone and vulnerable , but you -- you were damaged , and i know it made him feel really good thinking he was rescuing you , kind of like helping a little animal out of the gutter . mariah : what do you mean it 's michael ? did you guys have a fight ? is something going on ? kevin : i should n't have said anything . mariah : but you just did . kevin : look , it 's not like i do n't want to confide in you . in fact , that 's how i wound up here . i was -- my mind was spinning . i just started walking , and this is where my feet took me ... because i need a friend . i 'm just worried that if i say what i have to say -- you know , if i say it out loud , it suddenly becomes more real , and that just freaks me out . mariah : [ sighs ] kevin : michael has cancer . and he 's telling his wife now , and , uh -- and i 'm really scared . [ exhales deeply ] mariah : that sucks . kevin : `` that sucks `` ? that 's what you 've got ? that 's -- that 's your version of being a friend ? wow , i 'm overwhelmed with the supportiveness . mariah : kevin , i do n't know what else to say . kevin : literally , there are , like , thousands of other things you could have said that would have been better than that , and i - i get that you 're not good with this interpersonal - communication stuff , but could you at least pretend like you give a damn ? mariah : i might not be good at the interpersonal stuff , but i know enough to understand that you 're angry right now -- not at me . but you 're angry , and -- and trust me . i get it . i understand , but , seriously , dude , you have got to stop . kevin : what ? mariah : i 'm not your whipping boy ! kevin : i 'm bearing my soul to you here , and you just acted like i told you i got a parking ticket with a `` that sucks . `` mariah : `` bearing your soul `` ? it took me 10 minutes to get one sentence out of you . kevin : well , i did n't know what kind of reaction i would get . [ sighs ] mariah : let 's back up . if the shoe were on the other foot , what would your reaction be ? kevin : huh ? mariah : if there was someone that i was very close to -- kevin : well , that is a very big `` if . `` mariah : let 's assume there is someone in my life who is as important to me as michael is to you , and i told you that they had this terrible disease and that i was scared and i did n't know what to do . what would you say ? kevin : i would say , `` that -- `` i would say , `` that 's very unfortunate . `` [ sighs ] you know what ? forget it . i should n't have said anything . lauren : help me understand how you could just shut me out like that . if it were me , and i had just gotten that diagnosis ... you would be the first person i would run to ... to lean on , to help me make decisions , to keep me calm . i 'm really at a loss here because i would never do that to you . i would never treat you like that . michael : [ sighs ] when i went to prison for fenmore , and i had to tell you that i was leaving you , it was one of the hardest things i 've ever had to do . just could n't bring myself to do it a second time . lauren : how bad is the cancer ? michael : i just got the results of my last battery of tests . the doctor wanted to break it to me in person , and i had just gotten that phone call when you walked into my office to talk about joe and your concerns about his project . lauren : and you snapped at me , and i did not understand why . michael : it 's stage three . lauren : so it 's not the worst . michael : yeah , it 's -- it 's not good , but it is treatable . lauren : so , weeks -- weeks , you knew about this . weeks , we could have been discussing the options . weeks , we could have been discussing what course of action to take , and you could have been getting treatment ! did you once ever stop to think about me and our family ? ! dylan : [ exhales deeply ] i -- you know , i 've just been waiting for things to feel a little more concrete , you know , like with my business . [ chuckles ] is n't that a laugh ? i mean , that 's kind of funny . avery : no . dylan : that 's -- yeah . i mean , i finally realized , you know , what if -- what if things never do settle down ? what if it 's just -- just life ? and i - i think it 's okay because together , you and i -- we can -- i mean , we can handle anything . we can handle the good , the bad ... avery : [ chuckles ] dylan : ... whatever else comes our way . but all i know ... is i want to face it with you . you know , wherever our future takes us ... i want to be with you for the rest of my life . avery . avery : wait . avery : up . up . up you go . dylan : i - i was n't quite finished yet . avery : i know . i know . j - just say ... dylan , you 're the only man that i 've ever truly loved -- once i was old enough and wise enough to understand what that really means . and you 're also the first man who ever made me feel totally , completely loved in return -- all of me , no matter what -- even the parts of myself i do n't particularly like . dylan : you 're -- you 're perfect . avery : no , i 'm not perfect , and neither are you . but together , we 're -- we 're better . we 're amazing , and we 're something that -- that i never want to end . i love this man ! [ chuckles ] ahh ! i love this man ! i do . i love you , dylan mcavoy . so , if you were -- if you were about to ask me what i think you were about to ask me ... dylan : avery ... will you marry me ? avery : yes . [ applause ] avery : [ chuckles ] lily : so , my main concern is there 's a lot of artists in the warehouse district that rent studio space at a very affordable price . so , what 's gon na happen when you come in , and you tear everything down and put these big office buildings up ? joe : well , there 's plans for a concert hall . the first floor is all allocated to art galleries . lily : yeah , but that 's for - profit businesses with an upscale clientele . i 'm not talking about that . i 'm talking about the painters and the sculptors up in the lofts and the little storefront theater companies . i 'd hate to see them get kicked out with nowhere to go . cane : yeah , she 's right , 'cause once they scatter , you 're gon na lose that sense of artistic community . joe : yeah , that 's a valid concern . i 'll bring it up with the investors . lily : okay , my next question would be has there been any economic research done on the impact of displacing all these small businesses at once ? i mean , what 's gon na happen to the waitresses and the waiters and the service workers when the wrecking ball comes in ? joe : sure . there will be jobs . the net effect is that this is gon na be very positive for genoa city . lily : yeah , but that 's just your guess , right ? i mean , you have n't done any actual research on it ? joe : no , nothing formal . lily : well , are you planning to ? [ cell phone rings ] cane : excuse me , guys . i have to take this . lily : yeah , sure . cane : hey , it 's cane . hey . thanks for calling me back . joe : you know , this passion that you have , it 's very ... lily : overbearing ? joe : i was gon na say `` hot . `` lily : excuse me ? joe : well , you 're a sharp , attractive , strong - point - of - view woman . this , uh , challenging my project in a whole new light is -- it 's very attractive . lily : you 're hitting on me . joe : i 'm just showing my appreciation . lily : like i said ... joe : i just hope your husband knows what a prize you are and he goes out of his way to keep you happy . neil : jack , i know your heart 's in the right place , man , 'cause it usually is , but we 've had this conversation before , have n't we ? jack : yeah , when phyllis and i got engaged , and i was n't honest with kelly because her mother was in the hospital . neil : okay , jack , look , i 'm gon na say something to you here , but you made everything worse by protecting everyone involved . you know ? i mean , you -- you gave kelly hope when there was none . you disrespected phyllis by trying to hide your engagement . what does the program say about making amends ? it 's all about the truth . the truth will set you free , no matter how difficult it is for the other person to hear it , man . jack : neil , you 're just confirming what i already know . i have to tell phyllis about kelly and me -- all of it . phyllis : oh , i see i hit a nerve . as i was saying , jack plucked you out of the gutter , and now he 's tossing you back where you belong . get over it . kelly : you know , speaking of dumping , phyllis , did jack ever tell you about the last time he went to see you in the clinic ? a little special trip -- phyllis : we are done ! kelly : ohh , like hell we are ! mariah : kevin . kevin , please . please wait . i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i do n't know how to do this -- this stuff -- sickness . kevin : yeah , well , who does ? mariah : good point . i guess i 'm just trying to say that i 'm ... kevin : lame ? is that the word you 're looking for ? mariah : [ chuckles ] yes . i 'm lame . i 'm very lame , and i 'm sorry . but i want you to know that you 're not alone . and i 'm gon na do my best to be here for you . michael : you know , when i was in the doctor 's office , and , uh , he was reviewing my diagnosis -- what it meant , what my options were -- the only thing that i could hear in that moment were about a billion irrational questions just banging around in my head . how long could i afford to put things off -- a week , a month ? and what if the treatment were successful , and i survived ? what would it do to me ? what would it mean ? would i function as a man ? son of a bitch ! damn it ! son of a bitch ! i do n't understand ! [ voice breaking ] why is this happening to me ? ! i do n't get it ! i do n't ! lauren : [ voice breaking ] no , it 's not -- it 's happening to us . it 's happening to us , baby , and together -- and together , we 're gon na decide -- we 're gon na decide what happens next . i 'm here . i 'm here , baby . [ sobs ] i 'm here . cane : hey , i 'm sorry that took so long . how 's the conversation going ? lily : well , he managed to sidestep most of my questions , and then you will never guess what happened next . cane : what happened ? lily : he hit on me . cane : joe hit on you ? lily : yes , joe . i mean , at least i think that 's what he was doing . cane : did he make you feel uncomfortable ? lily : no , it 's just -- it 's annoying . it 's like 'cause i 'm a woman , he just gets to ignore my questions and thinks he can just shut me up by charming me , make me forget the fact that his real - estate deal could be harmful to this town . cane : and you 're upset that you think he did n't take you seriously ? lily : it 's not even -- whatever . i 'm just probably making a bigger deal out of it than it is . cane : we 're gon na go back over there , and we 're gon na finish this conversation , and i will make sure he knows that my hot , sexy wife is not a pushover . lily : [ chuckles ] cane : come on . let 's go . kelly : as i was saying , jack made a special trip to georgia just to say goodbye to you so when he told me loved me , he was free of you ! jack : kelly ! [ next_on ] kelly : you 're the one who made a horrible mistake , and you 're gon na spend the rest of your life regretting it . chelsea : maybe this is our first christmas together , but it is my first christmas without adam . sage : you just need a little more time ! adam : tomorrow , i 'm going back to genoa city , and i 'm starting over . | jack is in his office at jabot when lily and neil pay him a visit . lily mentions to jack how he treated kelly since phyllis came home . phyllis pays kelly a visit in her office at the athletic club . phyllis tells her that they need to clear the air between them . at the athletic club bar , dylan looks at the engagement ring that he is planning on giving avery while he watches joe and cane . avery walks in to join him and rants about a case she has been working on . dylan nods his head toward cane and joe . kevin walks into the underground and joins mariah at the bar but he is preoccupied . mariah knows something is wrong but kevin does n't want to tell her about michael . michael and lauren go back to his law office to talk . michael tells her that he has cancer and she begins to laugh . michael can not understand her attitude . michael insists that he has prostate cancer and only then does lauren begin to ask him how long he knew and how he found out . lauren becomes angry that he knew for quite awhile and did n't take the time to tell her but told kevin instead . michael lets her know that he did n't intend on kevin finding out but kevin followed him to the doctor 's office and he told him what was wrong . jack and neil discuss jack 's feelings for both kelly and phyllis and how jack used both women . joe tries to get cane to be the spokesman for the investors so the people will see their side of the situation . lily listens to them and then interrupts to give her opinion on what he and his investors are trying to do . at the park , avery is upset over joe and what his investors are trying to do to the `` little people . `` dylan can not tell her what is on his mind until he kisses her to get her attention . dylan asks her if he has her attention now ? `` |
nick : mrs. newman , i 'm home ! sage : hey . nick : hey . i , uh , i brought red roses , which are the flower of love , and a bottle of montepulciano , which i just love to say . say it with me . sage : montepulciano . nick : see ? it 's fun . sage : you did n't have to do that . nick : sage , you -- you came home . i 'm so happy , and i 'll do anything -- i mean , just anything to make you realize how much that means to me . dylan : why does it look like more is coming out of your mouth than going in ? faith : can we have hot cocoa later ? dylan : yeah , sure . sure . so , sully , are you , uh , you done ? um ... faith : and maybe cookies ? dylan : yeah . we can have cookies . uh , maybe we can -- maybe we should try something else here . faith : and make some popcorn strings for the tree ? dylan : hey , why not ? faith : aww . sully 's got his own stocking ! this is so cool . dylan : well , i 'm glad you like it . faith : this is totally perfect , because i made you a stocking , dylan . dylan : what ? faith : okay . you ready ? dylan : [ chuckles ] okay . faith : ta - da ! dylan : that is total christmas awesomeness . faith : [ chuckles ] dylan : thank you , faith . faith : you 're welcome . dylan : is that my sock ? faith : yeah . a clean one . dylan : [ chuckles ] well , that 's good . faith : [ chuckles ] [ knock on door ] dylan : okay . here we go . paul : hey , there . hope this is n't a bad time for grandpa to visit . dylan : perfect timing . just hang on to your socks . sharon : well , thank you for agreeing to see me here . you know , my schedule 's been so busy with the new baby and holidays . dr. anderson : i 'm just checking in . no reason it had to take place in a boring office . [ cell phone chimes ] sharon : yeah . dr. anderson : it 's so cozy here . sharon : well , thank you . oh , that was dylan . i 'm gon na be needed back at home soon . is there some reason that you wanted to talk to me ? dr. anderson : no , i 'm just checking up on you . how are things going ? sharon : well , sullivan is amazing , and he makes everything else amazing . i do n't want to be away from him for a minute . dr. anderson : why is that ? sharon : well , part of me , you know , it 's just because i 'm so in love with him . dr. anderson : and the other part ? sharon : well , i know it 's silly , but there 's this little part of me -- just so tiny -- that fears i might lose him somehow . i know it 's silly . it 's totally irrational . is it irrational ? i mean , is there something wrong with my behavior , the way that i 'm thinking or i 'm feeling ? is that why you wanted to see me ? you think i need to go back to fairview ? i lily : hi . uh , i was thinking that we could go christmas tree hunting for the kids like the old days . cane : [ scoffs ] you 're kidding me , right ? lily : i thought that we at least agreed to be civil . cane : oh , okay . so you think that throwing some tinsel on a christmas tree is gon na fix things ? stay out of this ! stay out of this ! lily : devon , it 's -- it 's -- it 's fine . devon : no , it 's not fine . cane : what are you still doing here ? go . devon : she works here , cane . cane : really ? she works here ? okay , so that means that she 's your problem now . devon : will you show a little respect , please ? cane : she slept with joe clark . and not only did she sleep with him . she claims now that she has feelings for him . is that right ? paul : you and i have a lot to celebrate , little man . this is your first christmas and my first christmas as a grandpa . boy , do we have a lot to learn . faith : you 're doing great so far . dylan : i second that . paul : aww . look at that . i ca n't tell you how proud i am of you . i mean , i look at you and i see your family so full of love and laughter . faith : and cookies . paul : and cookies . [ laughing ] yes . faith : may i get us some christmas cookies ? dylan : have i ever said no to cookies ? faith : no . dylan : go . paul : look at this precious boy . who thought a year ago you 'd be a family man and i 'd be holding this little bundle , this little bundle of mcavoy joy ? [ laughs ] my grandson . i 'm never gon na get tired of saying that . dylan : seeing that smile on your face , you can say it all you want . and , uh , seeing , uh , that you 're in the christmas spirit , any chance i can , uh , ask you for a favor ? paul : [ sighs ] look at that , sullivan . i mean , i just fell for the oldest trick in the book . he puts a beautiful , young grandson in my arms and then hits me up for a favor . how can i say no ? well , the truth is , i ca n't , so what is it ? dylan : i want to give sharon an early christmas present . and it 's something really special . but i need your help . dr. anderson : sharon , you 're doing remarkably well . there 's no need for inpatient treatment . sharon : oh , thank god . because i feel good , but , you know , when i got home , i did notice i felt a little off . i just wrote that off to having a new baby in the house . dr. anderson : well , that makes sense . you know , you 're getting used to a new routine , possible postpartum issues . you know , throw in the holidays . i , um , i just want to make sure you 're not getting too overwhelmed . sharon : i feel blessed and happy , and i owe you so much for helping me get to this place . dr. anderson : you did the work , sharon . you should be proud . sharon : you know , the time just flew by at fairview . i went in so confused and unsure , and i came out happy and healthy and with a beautiful baby boy . dr. anderson : well , you know , many patients find that the time passes by a lot faster than expected . that 's actually a positive sign . and the drug protocol we implemented for you allowed you to carry your baby safely to term . sharon : and i 'm forever grateful to you for that . dr. anderson : well , you know , now we can get you back fully on your old meds , and it should be smooth sailing for you and your son . sharon : you know , i 've never felt better , stronger , and more grateful for the things that i have . and even it 's the little things that bring me so much joy , like baking christmas cookies and hearing carols , seeing faith 's little footsteps in the snow where she crosses the ranch over to nick 's house . dr. anderson : you and nick live on the same property ? you never mentioned that . sharon : well , why would it matter ? nick : so , mariah 's in charge of the , uh , holiday drink menu at the club . sage : mariah and holidays . it 's a strange combination . nick : [ chuckles ] sage : maybe i should spend more time there so i can oversee things . nick : no . nah , it 'll work out . it 's kind of the charm of the place , you know . besides , i like having you here . i 'm just ... i 'm so happy . you know , last night , it 's the way it should be , a lifetime of that . just wrap it up , put a bow on it , and put it under the tree , because it 's all i wanted . will you dance with me ? you know i can dip with the best of them . sage : i ca n't . nick : yeah , you can . just i 'll lead , you follow . sage : i 'm sorry , nick . i ca n't do this . i ca n't be here in this house . it 's -- it 's so hard . nick : yeah , look , i know it is . i know it is . but we took a big first step last night . you let me hold you . we made love for the first time since -- sage : i know . it was so wonderful . and you 're so understanding with me . nick : just be honest with me , all right ? do n't hide any of your feelings . there is nothing about us moving forward that 's gon na be easy -- sage : i ca n't stay here in this house , nick . i 'm gon na move back to the penthouse . nick : why ? i mean , last night was ... i thought we were good . sage : because our son is still gone , and everything in this house reminds me of him . nick : i took care of that . i - i boxed up the nursery . i donated the furniture and the toys and the clothes -- sage : what ? why did you do that ? what -- what are you trying to do ? pretend that christian never existed ? cane : you know , why do n't you take all these feelings you have for joe clark and get out of my face ? lily : cane , please do n't be like this . cane : what am i being like ? you 're the one that cheated on me , remember ? you cheated on me . devon : okay , stop it . cane , with everything you 've been up to , you have no right to judge anyone . lily : you can be angry with me , but this is for the kids . cane : oh . lily : please do not punish them . cane : okay . so now you 're worried about the children . lily : mattie and charlie are expecting a christmas tree . cane : well , i will buy them one ! devon : lily , let 's get out of here . lily : no , you know , i 'm not gon na let cane scare me away . i have work to do here ! cane : oh , work ? is that code for getting back in bed with joe upstairs ? devon : hey , that 's enough , cane ! lily : no , devon , stop . i ca n't do this . [ voice breaking ] i do n't know why i keep trying to save things . i hate you . devon : you need to get the hell out of here . cane : devon , i ... devon : no , dude , how you gon na humiliate your wife like that ? cane : i hated every word that just came out of my mouth . cane : going off on lily like that , it was all for show . devon : it looked pretty damn real to me . cane : well , i know it looked real , and it had to , because we knew we had to convince an audience of one . joe clark . devon : so you and lily set up this whole thing ? cane : i 'm sorry that fight had to look so ugly . it 's just we knew if we could convince you , we could convince joe . devon : then tell me what the hell 's really going on . cane : we have proof that joe framed me for the million dollars that you lost . devon : what kind of proof do you have ? cane : okay . inside his safe in his suite , he has a hoodie which was identical to the one the extortionist was wearing . lily was there . she saw this . and joe 's dna was all over it . devon : and did you take this to the police ? cane : yes . but unfortunately the evidence is inadmissible . devon : so you 're telling me that joe clark is the extortionist ? cane : yes . we have means , we have motive , and i have opportunity . devon : and what 's his motive ? it was money ? cane : no . his motive is lily . 'cause he wants to get me out of the way so he can have her all to himself . lily believes me . tell me you believe me . joe : lily ! i saw what happened . lily : how could he do that to me in front of the guests and my staff ? he completely humiliated me ! joe : cane 's a jerk . i 've defended him before , and i 'm done . he does n't deserve you . lily : thank you . cane : you 're a wonderful woman , lily . you do n't need someone like cane in your life . lily : it 's not just me . he 's now punishing the twins . he 's ruining their holiday for something that i did ! cane : maybe i can fix it . how about i take you and the kids to go get a tree ? the bigger , the better . lily : thank you . that 's sweet . but cane and i , we have a tradition where we go and we chop down a tree and then we decorate it and surprise the kids . joe : all right , well , i 'm all about tradition . so how about we go create some holiday magic ? paul : wow . that 's your idea of a christmas gift ? this is big . dylan : yeah , it 's big . can you help ? paul : i may be able to put it together . dylan : no , no , no `` maybe . `` it has to happen tonight . tonight . are you good with that ? paul : um , yeah , yeah . let 's do it . lookit there . faith : what are you whispering about ? dylan : uh , christmas . you know ? oh , thank you . paul : oh , yeah , me too . dylan : you should , uh , you should finish your list , by the way . did you finish it ? faith : no . not yet . paul : what ? what do you mean , not yet ? you got to get it in the mail or the elves wo n't have enough time to put together your toys . faith : i do n't mail my list . i flashchat it . [ both chuckle ] paul : goodness . dr. anderson : that nick lives on the same property as you is just part of the bigger picture . does he -- does he stop by often ? sharon : not really . dr. anderson : and since the baby , has he visited with sully ? do you think he plans to in the future ? sharon : um , i think nick 's working really hard on dealing with his own grief , and it 's gon na be awhile before he 'll be ready to spend time with my son . dr. anderson : the death of a child is a tremendous blow , as you know . the impact that it 's had on nick , on his wife , their marriage -- it 's a devastating loss on so many levels . sharon : is this nick 's therapy session or mine ? nick : i 'm not trying to forget our son . i 'm just trying to make it easier for you . sage : by erasing him ? what ? you gon na make the room a home theater , nick ? a mancave ? nick : i just thought it would be one less thing you 'd have to face . sage : because i 'm so fragile ? ! because i ca n't deal with my grief as neatly as you can ? ! nick : no , because i love you and i thought it would help . sage : did you give everything away ? ! all of it ? ! nick : no , i kept -- i kept the blue blanket and the little toy car that was mine that my dad gave him , the drawing that faith made for him , a - a couple of the gifts . [ voice breaking ] boxing up our son 's life was one of the hardest things i 've ever had to do . i 'm sorry . i - i - i 'm sorry if it was wrong . sage : i 'm sorry that you have to keep apologizing to me , nick . all you do is try to help , and all i do is shut you down . you were right to donate all that stuff , okay ? what are we gon na do with it , anyway ? from the day i first moved in here , all i pictured was our life with christian . i saw his highchair right there , throwing strained peas onto the floor . i saw him pick himself up by this table and take his first steps into your arms . i - i saw me sitting in that chair rocking him to sleep , singing to him . he would have been so loved . [ sighs ] but , you know , with the crib being gone and the clothes and the toys ... i still ca n't be here , nick . i ca n't be in this house . nick : then let 's move . sage : what ? no , faith loves it here . you 've lived here forever . i would never , ever ask that of you . nick : i will bulldoze this place . sage : nick , please -- nick : just say the word , and i 'll do it . sage : no . stop it . i would never , ever ask you to give this place up for me . this is my issue . nick : [ voice breaking ] it 's our issue . how can i make you understand that ? sage , i 'm doing everything i can to make this work . but you got to help me a little bit . unless you do n't want it to work . paul : oh , sweet dreams , little one . and you keep an eye on your little brother for me , okay ? faith : i will . paul : all right . oh ! [ laughs ] wow . does n't get any better than that . i 'll be in touch . dylan : thank you . [ lock clicks ] dylan : okay . paul : whoa . sharon : oh , hi , paul . paul : hi . sharon : i 'm glad you 're here . paul : well , i was just leaving . sharon : oh , you sure you ca n't stay ? paul : well , um , i wish i could . see you . sharon : see you . well , he was in a hurry . hi , you two . dylan : hi . sharon : and you . dylan : [ chuckles ] sharon : actually , i should say `` you three . `` dylan : you should . sharon : oh . look at him . he 's a perfect , little angel . did paul say where he was going ? dylan : uh , no . but we have , uh , more important things to deal with , do n't we , faith ? faith : we need to make our lists for santa . dylan : all right . faith : what 's at the top of your list , mommy ? sharon : i think i have everything in the world that i could possibly want . faith : what do you want on your list , dylan ? or do you already have everything you could possibly ever want , too ? dylan : just about . nick : if you want space , i 'll give you space . you need time , take as much time as you need . if you need support , i will be your rock . but if this is n't what you want ... sage , what do you want ? sage : i want to not feel like this . i want to be not broken . i want to be able to turn to you and feel safe , the way that i could before christian died . nick : it 's right here just like it was last night . and if we can string a bunch of nights like that together , i know we can find our way through this . sage : nick ... i love you so much . but you ca n't fix me . you can not fix this . i have to fix it myself . i mourned my parents . i mourned gabriel . i mourned constance . and i survived . but this -- christian ... i have an ache that is so dark and so deep , it does n't feel real . i do n't understand it . i do n't know how to get out of it . i do n't know how to put one foot in front of the other . i do n't know how to live the rest of my life . nick : your life . not our life . sage : no , nick . i have to figure it out . i have to understand it before we make decisions that we ca n't take back . nick : so i guess i 'm not bulldozing the place . sage : i love that you would even consider doing that . but it 's not the answer . do you understand me ? nick : you 're leaving . sage : please do n't fight me . cane : even chief williams agrees there 's enough evidence against joe to start a full investigation into him . devon : so you did n't do it . cane : no , i did not do it . devon : i do n't think i can ever say i 'm sorry enough . 'cause you -- i mean , you 've really been nothing but a friend and a brother to me . and i - i apologize for believing that you could put money ahead of friendship and family . listen , man , um , if you want to go after joe and make him pay , i 'm with you . lily : [ sighs ] great . this can not be happening . joe : well , i -- there 's no cell phone service . lily : yeah , which means no tow truck . oh , and now it 's snowing . fabulous . [ sighs ] joe : yeah , listen . you just stay in here where it 's dry , and i 'll head back to the main road and flag down a car . we 'll be fine . lily : no , no , no . the abbotts have a cabin nearby . we 'll just , uh , we 'll -- we 'll walk there , and then we 'll -- we 'll call from there . joe : okay , well , look , i 'm -- i 'm game if you are , so ... lily : [ sighs ] dylan : is n't this something ? sharon : the artwork you did there , it 's -- i mean , it 's dazzling . faith : thank you . dylan : and complete with a `` d `` for dylan . [ chuckles ] faith : `` d `` is also for daddy , which is what you are now to sully and kind of to me , too . right , mommy ? sharon : right . dylan : no one can replace your dad . but i could n't be prouder to be like another dad to you . thank you . oh , you 're so cute . faith : [ chuckles ] [ knock on door ] faith : i 'll get it ! daddy ! nick : hey , you . come here . [ door closes ] sharon : nick , this is a surprise . dylan : yeah . what 's , uh , what 's up ? nick : well , i was wondering if faith could come and hang out with her old man tonight , maybe watch some christmas movies , uh , dig into that game i can never seem to beat you at . dylan : oh , man , i thought , uh , i thought faith was -- was -- was staying here tonight . nick : uh , yeah . yeah , she was . uh , but honestly , i could use a night with her . and , uh , i promise i 'll have her back in the morning . um , that is , after my world - famous chocolate chip pancakes . faith : sage wo n't be there ? nick : uh , no . just be the two of us . faith : can i go , mommy ? sharon : that sounds like it would be really fun . dylan : yeah , you know , but we kind of had a whole , uh , whole thing set up here . sharon : oh , we did ? dylan : yeah . yeah , we -- we did n't finish our christmas lists . we 're right in the middle . we got to finish that . and then , uh , we had to string some popcorn , right ? that 's what you said . and -- and make some hot cocoa . so , i do n't know , maybe , uh , tomorrow night is better than tonight . sharon : faith , why do n't you show your daddy what 's on your christmas list already ? faith : okay . sharon : dylan . dylan : what ? sharon : why would you do that ? why would you not let faith go with nick ? he 's obviously alone and he needs this . dylan : [ sighs ] sharon : look , our lives are so perfect right now . they 're right on track . this is the least we could do . dylan : [ sighs ] dr. anderson : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] lily : [ sighs ] i ca n't believe they still keep a key under the gnome . they told me about that so long ago . joe : so much for electricity . lily : okay , i 'm gon na try the phone . great . nothing . i can not believe this is happening right now . joe : well , at least we have candles . lily : yeah , why not ? joe : what 's wrong ? lily : nothing . i just -- i was really looking forward to getting a christmas tree for the kids . joe : well , as soon as we can . i mean , look , there 's a heck of a lot of other worse places we could be stuck . i 'll make a fire . it 'll be warm and cozy , just the two of us . lily : yeah , i guess it 's better than being publicly humiliated by my husband . joe : you look beautiful in this light . lily : so do you . joe : i know a perfect way we can stay warm . devon : cane , you said that lily admitted to having feelings for joe . is that true ? cane : that was all part of the setup , was n't it , to make him think that joe was a big man in lily 's eyes . devon : okay , so it was a team effort . does that mean you 're back together ? cane : my wife thinks that i extorted a million dollars from you . devon : she was n't the only one guilty of that . cane : i am her husband . in the moment there was some fabricated evidence , all of a sudden my wife just , what , she does n't believe me ? devon : neither did i . cane : okay . devon : and look where i am now . i 'm -- i have my wife back , but she does n't remember loving me . cane : wait , wait , hang on a second . wait , hilary still thinks she loves neil ? devon : yeah , she does . and all i can do is wait for her to get her memory back and try not to lose my mind in the meantime . cane : do n't do that . do n't give up hope on her . do n't do that . devon : the same goes for you and lily . you still love her , do n't you ? cane : she has n't responded to any of my texts . she should be there by now . devon : what did you guys plan exactly ? cane : joe and lily were meant to go and get a christmas tree and then go back to our house , and then she was gon na serve him mulled wine and mistletoe and -- and he would think that he could relax and maybe just tell her the truth . why is she not responding to any of my texts ? i do n't understand why . devon : well , what if joe found out about your plan ? joe : well , so where were we ? lily : uh ... yeah , we were just , you know , saying it 's romantic and candlelight , just the two of us . so , i think we should just talk , you know ? joe : well , sometimes words get in the way . lily : no , that 's -- that 's -- that 's not true . you know , we -- we fell in the bed so quickly . i think that we should get to know each other . joe : you know i 'm crazy about you . what else is there ? lily : yeah , i - i think you 're sweet , and i feel safe with you and protected . you know , not like with cane . joe : i like the sound of that . lily : um , you know , i 'm gon na try my cell phone again , actually , because there might be a sweet spot somewhere . joe : well , i 'm sure i could find a sweet spot . lily : [ chuckles ] joe . joe : what -- what 's going on ? lily : nothing . joe : i heard what cane said at the athletic club . is it true that you have feelings about me ? lily : yes . of cour -- of course i do . joe : then why are you keeping your distance ? lily : b - because i just -- i - i want us to take things slow , and i 'm still married . joe : to a man who publicly humiliated you . and that ring 's never stopped you before . lily : [ sighs ] okay , well , you know , now that cane and i are over and , you know , i want to be with you , so i - i want us to do this right . joe : by not sleeping with me . lily : no . by waiting . joe : something 's off , lily . i ... are you setting me up ? sage : [ sighs ] dr. anderson : are you all right ? mrs. newman , is there anything i can do to help ? dylan : i think it 's a -- it 's a great idea for you to stay with your dad . but why do n't we finish our christmas lists first ? faith : but you and mom said you already have everything you want , remember ? nick : she could also finish the list down at my place . dylan : how about cookies , nick ? i know -- i know you like cookies . how about some more cookies for you , faith ? sharon : yeah , i - i can wrap some up to take with you . nick : uh , i think i 'm good with cookies down at my place . we got lots of stuff , so ... uh , let 's go . dylan : well , hold on . it 's just -- i mean , it 's so cold outside , and -- and it looks -- it looks like it 's gon na snow . i mean , where 's your , uh , where 's your winter coat ? why do n't you have your snow boots on ? sharon : dylan , are you all right ? dylan : yeah , no . me ? i 'm fine . sharon : what 's going on ? dylan : n - nothing . i 'm just -- you know , just having fun . do n't want the fun to end . [ knock on door ] sharon : i 'll get it . i 'll get it . [ knocking continues ] sharon : coming . paul : ho , ho , ho , ho , ho ! ho , ho ! [ laughs ] sage : i met you with nick at the hospital . dr. anderson : dr. anderson . i - i want to apologize again . that remark i made about sharon 's baby -- it was -- it was very insensitive . sage : it 's all right . it 's okay . dr. anderson : no , it 's not . you suffered a tragic loss . i 'd ask how you 're doing , but , uh ... you want to talk about it ? sage : my husband tried to do a nice thing . he packed up our child 's nursery so i would n't have to , and instead of thanking him , i got angry at him and ... now i 'm sitting here . dr. anderson : you should n't blame yourself . sage : well , then who should i blame ? it 's nobody 's fault , and since there 's no blame to throw around , i lash out at the person who loves me and is just trying to help . i just told him i needed time and space . i - i - i do n't really know what i 'm doing . i should just go home and be with nick . dr. anderson : may i ? sage : yeah . dr. anderson : maybe that is n't the wisest decision . you left because you instinctively knew you needed space . perhaps that 's what 's best for nick , as well . time to grieve alone . paul : i understand you 've been an extra special little girl this year ! faith : i have . most of the time . paul : oh , i bet you 've been perfect . look at this . this is for you ! merry christmas ! faith : [ chuckles ] paul : and this -- look here . ooh hoo ! is n't this a cute thing . this is for your little brother . hold on a second . ho , ho , ho , ho . there you go . you 're a perfect , little guy , too . now , let 's see what else we have in here . i think there 's some more things for you . yes ! this is for you ! oh ! look here ! this is for you ! [ laughter ] paul : oh , and this is for you ! look at all this stuff ! it 's all for you ! nick : i get it now why you wanted to keep faith here . sharon : oh , you are the best . dylan : well , faith 's not the only one who 's getting some of santa 's magic . there 's still one very special present to deliver to her mom . sharon : no , i really do n't need any presents . paul : well , this is for you . sharon : really ? paul : i think you better open it . dylan : if i were you , i would do what santa says . paul : anybody in the mood for a wedding ? ! dylan : merry christmas . devon : hey , lily , give me a call back as soon as you get this message , all right ? cane : all right , so she has n't been home and she has n't checked in ? thanks . that 's the nanny . there 's no sign of her . devon : it just went straight to voicemail . cane : god ! devon : uh , what if joe figured everything out ? would he hurt her ? cane : i do n't know , but he has a temper . i 'm not gon na wait to find out . come on . let 's go . lily : setting you up ? no ! cane hates me . joe : oh , the big fight . perfectly timed . perfectly staged . lily : no , i would never choose to humiliate myself at work . joe : even if cane asked you ? lily : of course not ! joe : whatever cane wants . lily : no , that is not true . joe : even after you -- you covered for him after he ransacked my room ? lily : okay , that was a coincidence . joe : and convinced you that the hoodie he stashed was mine so that i 'd be the bad guy ! i 'm not the bad guy , lily ! lily : okay . joe , i know that , all right ? so let 's just see if our cell phones work so we can work on getting out of here . joe : after everything i 've done for you . i 've cared for you , i 've -- i 've stood up for you , i 've treated you a hell of a lot better than cane has . and after all that , this is how you treat me ? leading me on , lying ? ! lily : no , joe , you 're wrong . joe : you 're not going anywhere . [ next_on ] cane : the abbott cabin 's nearby . it would be the perfect place they could be alone and she can get joe to talk . devon : then what are we waiting for ? chelsea : uh , what 's going on ? sage : i did something crazy . dylan : will you marry me right now ? faith : [ gasps ] | cane and lily stage a fight at the athletic club . lily runs out and joe follows her , having witnessed the whole fight . cane admits to devon that he and lily are trying to get joe to confess to stealing the money from devon . devon apologizes but does n't understand why joe would do it . cane says it was to get cane out of the way of joe getting lily . joe catches up to lily and they decide to take the twins to get a christmas tree . the car stalls near the abbott cabin , where they seek shelter . lily makes excuses for not getting intimate with joe . though sage decided to go home with nick and they had an amazing night together , she claims to want to move back to the penthouse . nick says everything he can think of to change her mind , but she insists . when she finds out that nick packed up the nursery , she becomes angry and lashes out at him , saying he 's trying to pretend christian never existed . she goes to the park and is joined by sandy , who offers advice . dylan asks paul to do a favor for him . he wants to give sharon and faith a christmas gift and needs paul 's help . nick comes over and asks if he can have faith for the night . dylan makes excuses to keep her there . `` santa `` with paul 's voice shows up with presents for faith and sully . he has one more present- from dylan . it 's a bride and groom cake topper . joe realizes that lily is setting him up . he becomes violent and chases lily to the door . he tells her she is n't going anywhere . |
[ previously_on ] phyllis : five golden rings . billy : five golden rings . phyllis : i love them . thank you . it 's rebekah barlow , the cosmetics company owner that i told you about . nick : the one interested in partnering with jaboutiques . phyllis : we are this close to signing this deal , but first , she wants to have dinner with you . nick : i just want you admit it , phyllis . you 're pimping me out . just one second . nikki : victor disappearing , then the fire , and now victor 's gun and a bloody shirt shows up in the ashes . oh , my god , who is out there moving bodies and planting evidence to frame your father ? tessa : i have no idea where that body is if it 's not in that hole . victoria : you better be telling the truth because , as you 've seen , i 'll find out if you 're not . tessa : [ gasps , screams ] tessa : [ sobbing ] please , please ! you do n't have to do this ! please ! please ... charlie : did you get it ? yeah , i 've been working out . that 's what i was trying to tell you . oh , that 's what you want to see . okay . yeah , sure . hang on . cane : whoo - hoo - hoo - hoo ! charlie : dad ! what the -- cane : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . billy : hey , phyllis . it 's me . just give me a call back whenever you get a chance . does n't matter how late . thanks . jack : ah , so that 's where you two are now . billy : which is where ? jack : if you 're checking in after hours , i 'm guessing you 're close on the rebekah barlow deal , which is a great get for the jaboutiques . so how close is close ? billy : well , we could be signing the contracts any minute , which means we become her official brick - and - mortar distribution and gets us access to the clientele that we 've been looking for . my idea . of course , phyllis and i worked on it together , came up with a hell of a pitch . jack : and the other part , about `` call me , no matter how late ? `` that just business , too , or ... ? billy : well , what -- what else would it mean ? jack : i 'm asking you . billy : you really want to have this conversation ? jack : when you say it that way , yeah , now i really do . billy : we do n't have to talk about this , jack , you know . not yet , anyway . jack : she 's with nick now , billy . are you telling me the two of you are getting back together ? now , this -- this is the way you seal a deal . nick : no . no , no , no . listen , uh , i think we got our signals crossed . oh , we can cross anything you want . phyllis : oh , no , no , no , no ! no , that 's not happening . nick : mnh - mnh . ( vo ) they 're all going in the additional sponsorship tessa : why did we stop ? what do you want from me ? i gave you the money , and then crystal 's supposed to be safe . that was the deal ! an audience was not part of the deal . you do n't get to watch just because you arranged this little party . phyllis : did you call me a pimp ? because , uh , my boyfriend here , he 's not a prostitute . boyfriend ? nick : this is the part where the signals were crossed . he 's with you ? is this some game you two play , angry wifey busts in , tries to claw my face ? because that 's not my thing . you did n't know . phyllis : it was two people having a perfectly pleasant evening . i do n't know who assumes sex is on the menu , i just -- who assumes it 's not ? dinner with a hot , attractive guy ? you told me to go for it . phyllis : he is a personable guy , and i thought you two were gon na have good , informative conversation about business . i thought it was the cost of business . just dinner . nothing else . you could have said something , casually mentioned `` my girlfriend , my partner ... `` `` not looking . `` it 's what people do . phyllis : no , no , no , no , no . it 's not his fault , all right ? it 's my fault . it was a misunderstanding . you are brilliant and gorgeous , he is brilliant and gorgeous . i thought the two of you could have a drink together , and i can hear how stupid that sounds , okay ? i know , it 's a blind spot . nick : i mean , we did have a nice dinner . stellar . phyllis : what have i done ? what have i done ? i blew it . nick : yeah , i -- i think you did . phyllis : [ sighs ] jack : if anyone understands the draw of phyllis , i -- look , if you want to talk about this , that 's fine . if you do n't want to talk about it , that 's fine , too . billy : there 's nothing to talk about . phyllis and i are ... mostly dead . although , `` mostly dead `` is n't `` completely dead . `` jack : then you 'd take her back . that was a tank that rolled over you at nick and sharon 's wedding . billy : yeah . jack : and you 'd still go back ? this is not judgment . i 've been there . i know something about this . but you would be okay knowing that nick and phyllis ... billy : i never said it was gon na be easy . jack : how did this even come up ? billy : we work together , you know ? we fall into rhythm , go back and forth . it 's a give - and - take . we both know what each other needs . we just started clicking . i did n't expect it , but , you know , she sees it , too . jack : she betrayed you , billy . and from what i understand , you twisted the knife right back . billy : i 'm not happy about it . it was n't a good move . in the moment , it felt like retribution , but , you know , clearly i understand that it was immature and it was selfish and it was -- it was stupid , and , to be honest , that does n't begin to describe it . it 's just ... what if this is just the way that we are , okay ? we 're not perfect . we screw up . we understood that from the beginning . we screw up , and we move on . what if this is just another step in our dance ? jack : only it 's not a dance . two short months ago , you two were ready to murder each other . exactly how do you work your way back from that ? tessa : why are you doing this ? okay , what do you want from me ? nikki : stop playing games . you know exactly what this is about . tessa : no , no ! because i swore , okay ? i got rid of the footage , okay ? it 's over ! victoria : enough ! you speak when spoken to and not another word otherwise , and we expect answers . tessa : you know everything ! i am so sorry about the blackmail , okay ? but you took the rest of the money and , you know , i will work and i will work until i can pay you back the rest . victoria : i told you to stop messing with us . tessa : i have , okay ? i wo n't ! i wo n't , ever ! please ! victoria : you lied the day were talking , and you 're lying now . tessa : no , i 'm not , okay ? just tell me -- just tell me what you think that i did because i promise that i didn't . nikki : you have lived on the ranch with me and with sharon . you know the property , including the stables that burned down . tessa : okay , you -- you ca n't possibly think that -- nikki : from the very beginning , you insinuated your way into our lives and what was ours . when you realized you could n't have it , you got more vicious , did n't you ? there was a time this was about money , but now it 's personal . for you , it 's always leap over look . ah . you two are still here . me ? i 'm checking out . phyllis : rebekah , please , would you just let me apologize ? i should have been more aware how this all might be perceived . and you really wanted the deal , and it 's churning in your gut that tonight was a humiliating nightmare for me . one that i have every reason to hold against you . phyllis : yes . and yes , i want the deal , but ... i hate that i saw you as a contract to nail and not as an actual person , and i regret the word `` nail . `` well , we both still got lucky tonight because the deal is a good one , and i still want it . phyllis : you do ? you do . that 's -- that is an excellent business decision . that is fantastically understanding of you . it is . and tonight was my fault , too . that 's probably a sign not to mix business and pleasure . i 'll still get the best shelf placement ? phyllis : always . and marketing when i have new products ? phyllis : on our dime , not yours . everything that we talked about , you will get . not everything . phyllis : no . no , no . not everything . that was a mistake . you talked a good game about the locations . nick : only the best . phyllis : just like that , i think we 've got a done deal . you 're very fortunate . not just about the contract . phyllis : i did n't know what she wanted . i mean , okay , i might have figured that out if i had really thought about it at all , since she was basically drooling all over you . but i was n't trying to use you or exploit you . i 'm lying , i was . [ sighs ] i was just -- i was seeing dollar signs , all right ? and i was afraid of jabot 's failure and someone else sitting in that seat , okay ? i do n't look at you like an extremely hot piece of beef . nick : listen . two women tonight said in front of me how awesome i am , so it 's a pretty good night , as far as things like that go . lola : talk to me , please . i am begging , and do n't mention cheese or sides or gluten - free options . mariah : well , damn . there goes all of my options . um , you know what , why do n't you , uh -- why do n't you talk to me ? lola : okay . that 's good . about what ? mariah : about something funny and semi - pointless . how about kyle ? lola : he 's not a bad guy . mariah : wow . lola . oh , my god , that was so heartfelt . lola : [ laughs ] okay . you know how he is . he 's pushy and a little cocky . mariah : a little ? lola : oh , my god . [ laughs ] but sometimes i look at him , and i 'm like , `` dang . how can you look this good ? `` is that shallow of me ? mariah : no . i mean , attraction is attraction , and you ca n't help it . but , you know , there are things that really matter in a relationship , and that 's why you get to know somebody better , so you can see what they have to offer , and they can decide if they 're what you want . lola : exactly , and that 's what happened with kyle . he 's so funny . mariah : he is . he 's hilarious , and sometimes even intentionally . lola : you know what , and all of the other issues that come up , well , he gets it . stuff that 's important to me like my truck and my restaurant and all of the other stuff that is n't work - related . mariah : there are things that you ca n't have a relationship without . things like ... trust and respect . but if you do n't have them ... lola : then it 's pointless . i mean , why even try otherwise ? kyle and i may seem like opposites , but when you get to it , we 're not . not really . it 's just like you and tessa . you 're totally different , but where it matters -- mariah : don't . you know , do n't look to tessa and i as some beacon of romantic bliss . i 'm waiting here for tessa to show up because i 'm gon na tell her it 's over . tessa : please , sharon , would you just tell me what it is that they think that i did , okay ? because whatever it was -- sharon : all we want is the truth . victoria : tell us how you moved j.t . 's body . tessa : i did n't , okay ? no , no , because how could i ? okay ? i didn't . nikki : maybe somebody moved it with you , or for you . and then you planted the evidence on my property . tessa : what evidence ? nikki : a shirt , a gun . you know all about those . you stole one from my house . victoria : and then you framed my father for murder . tessa : do you think that i have a death wish ? okay , whoever did this , it was n't me , and i 'm not working with anyone , okay ? i just want -- i just wanted to be a normal person , i just want to live my life ! victoria : that 's exactly what you would say if you were guilty . cane : hey , hey , hey . you did n't have to end your phone call with shauna because of me , all right ? charlie : can we not ? cane : what ? can we not what ? yeah , okay . i 'm sorry , okay ? i should n't have jumped in your selfie like that , all right ? all right , buddy , what is it ? what 's wrong ? charlie : these long - distance relationships . cane : right . charlie : it 's just -- i mean , everyone told me not to do it . all of last year 's senior couples that are in college now , they 've broken up already . shauna 's probably gon na meet so many guys in colorado . cane : yeah , but they 're not you , bud . charlie : no ! they 're cooler ! cane : no , they 're not cooler . charlie : plus , i do n't know how to do this . i do n't know -- how often do i call ? how many texts is too much ? how long should i wait for her to text back ? cane : all right , here 's what were gon na do . listen , how about we both take a crash course in long - distance relationships , okay ? all right ? and we figure it out together . charlie : i want to go to colorado . cane : what ? charlie : to see shauna . cane : charlie , that is a big trip . charlie : seeing shauna 's important to me . cane : i know it 's important to you , but this is your mum 's first christmas away . charlie : i can still see mom . i do n't -- cane : all right , listen , how about we do this ? we take it one step at a time . we get through the holidays , and then we see what happens from there . cool ? charlie : yeah . yeah . cane : all right , buddy . i got some work i got to do . i 'll talk to you later . charlie : [ sighs ] okay . nick : what , are you worried she used invisible ink ? phyllis : yeah , or a fake name , like amanda huggenkiss . it would serve me right . nick : you scored a win . take it . phyllis : well , i will shake off the shame in about a second . nick : were there better ways to score points with rebekah ? maybe . i mean , probably . definitely . but years from now , we 'll look back on this and , uh ... phyllis : and we 're gon na cringe . she was n't unattractive . nick : no . not unattractive at all . phyllis : and she was ready . nick : really ready . phyllis : yeah , no , one might say that i had something to do with that negotiation . nick : i could blame you . i mean , you set this whole thing up . phyllis : would you have done it ? nick : done what ? [ chuckles ] i 'm dying to know , though , how you managed to show up right at that moment . i mean , did you pay a waiter to give you a heads up , you know , to keep an eye on us ? phyllis : yeah , yeah , that 's exactly what i did . he called and said , `` she 's half - naked . you better haul yourself over here . `` no , i 'd like to know how exactly all this really did happen . nick : i literally do n't know . it was like -- poof ! clothes were gone . phyllis : well , you know , you have that effect on women . nick : it 's true . i 'd like us to take note , though , that i am still fully dressed . phyllis : aww ! were you saving yourself for me ? nick : well , unless rebekah was right , and you did come over to watch . phyllis : oh , yeah , i mean , that 's me . i love to share . i mean , ca n't you just see that about me ? nick : no , i can not see that at all . phyllis : no . me , neither . thank you . thank you . i -- i ca n't thank you enough , the way that you were willing to help me pull this together . i know that you had your doubts . nick : and i was right . phyllis : yes , but you helped me anyway . nick : that 's because we 're partners . and i will do anything for you . phyllis : hey , i 'll do anything for you , too , okay ? nick : okay . tessa : you say you want answers , but whatever i tell you is not good enough . you say i planted the gun . where did i get the gun ? and why would i want to frame you ? i saw the tape . if i wanted to rat you out , i 'd go to the police , and then i would go to jail , too , for blackmail ! nikki : this was n't about the authorities . it was about us busting you and you wanting to get back at us . tessa : i gave you what you wanted ! i gave you back the money and the tape ! i do n't know where j.t . 's body went . all i know is how it got there . when the police said there was new evidence , it was n't me ! nikki : tessa , this is what you do . you destroy . you lie . you take the truth and you grind it into the dirt . tessa : it 's like you want to punish me . even you . i do n't know what they 're saying . sharon : come on . get out of the car . tessa : what ? sharon : no ! not you . them . tessa : do n't leave me . sharon : just try to stay calm . tessa : please , do n't leave me alone ! sharon : she does n't know anything . nikki : she 's an excellent liar . she 's already proven that . sharon : it 's time to move on . just take her at her word . victoria : not yet . tessa : [ panting ] nikki : shut up ! the fact is you 're a liar . you have told one lie after another since you got to town . victoria : you blackmailed the woman who gave you a home and a job . you blackmailed mariah 's own mother . tessa : [ sobbing ] nikki : and you victimized my daughter with every note you sent and every dollar you demanded . tessa : i 'm so sorry . i 'm so sorry . nikki : and you know things . victoria : things that could destroy us and our families . nikki : it comes down to us & versus you . tessa : please . please . please , sharon ! please ! i promise i wo n't ever tell anyone . sharon : what are you thinking ? you ca n't do this ! tessa : oh , my god ! they want to kill me . you do , do n't you ? that 's why we 're out here . sharon : stop ! stop ! nikki : sharon , you do n't get a vote on this . tessa : oh , my god , please ! please , i do n't know anything ! i do n't know about the body ! i do n't know about the gun ! i promise ! i do n't know anything ! [ sobbing ] victoria : we know you don't . we believe you . we just had to be sure . tessa : [ sobbing ] `` the young and the restless `` will continue . victoria : untie her and put her outside . she can get home on her own . sharon : it 's freezing . we 're in the woods . at night . nikki : she 's resourceful . are n't you , tessa ? victoria : do you want to ride back to town with us ? do you really want to take that chance ? tessa : just do whatever you want , okay ? i do n't care anymore . victoria : you heard her . get out of the car . tessa : [ sobbing ] sharon : i 'm so sorry . nikki : yes , tessa . such the fragile flower . tessa : you believe me now , do n't you ? sharon : stay warm , and be safe . tessa : [ gasps ] okay . [ door opens ] [ door closes ] [ engine starts ] tessa : [ sobbing ] sharon : that was despicable . you both should be ashamed , terrorizing that girl . nikki : what goes around , comes around . victoria : she 's lucky we 're not actually killers . sharon : that 's exactly what we are . lola : there must have been something to have gotten you here . i mean , yeah , you 've mentioned problems , but nothing that you and tessa ca n't work out . mariah : maybe we think that we work things out , but we never really do . you know , you make all these promises to each other . `` i 'll always love you . `` `` i 'll never leave . `` `` i 'll never hurt you . `` but you do get hurt . and how much hurt can you take before you have no choice but to walk away ? lola : i wo n't ask what this is about . mariah : good . lola : but it sounds like you know the answer , how much it takes until you have to walk away . mariah : i was obsessed with this guy once , sort like a semi - stalker obsessed , minus the `` semi . `` lola : [ laughs ] mariah : and i hated losing him . i hated being the one that was left behind . but i did n't really love him . because , back then , i had so many walls up , and i 've had some near - misses , you know , things that have felt like ... these practice runs . but never anybody who really touched my soul . not like tessa . i was so scared at first for so many reasons . it just terrified me . but i finally did it , you know ? i finally let all of those walls down and let somebody in all the way . and i feel like that was my mistake , you know , letting my protective shield down . and i ca n't put it back up , so ... i feel like i have no choice but to walk away . lola : let 's go somewhere else . we 'll grab a drink and talk about , i do n't know , nail polish . mariah : [ laughs ] lola : i do n't want to leave you here as you watch your phone . mariah : no , it 's fine . i 'm just gon na go home and i 'm gon na pretend to be asleep if tessa ever shows up . and we 'll have this horrible conversation in the morning . lola : okay , well , call me if you need me . mariah : thank you . i will . [ cellphone rings ] do you know how long i 've been waiting for you to show up ? tessa : [ sobbing ] i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . there was a bag over my head , and then a car , and then i do n't know what -- mariah : whoa , uh , slow down . slow down . what happened ? tessa : i do n't know where i am ! i 'm so cold ! mariah : stay right where you are , i 'll track your phone . i 'm coming to get you . phyllis : to a done deal . nick : to a reckless redhead . phyllis : friends , lovers , and badass negotiators . nick : boom . phyllis : boom . nick : you know , we should probably get out of here , although , i bet this room is paid for for the night . we could just stay here , get some room service , have some fun . phyllis : i can bust right back in here , look for my man in any and all ways . nick : let 's do this . phyllis : okay , well , or get that contract over the office and the team can start working on it . nick : at this hour , if your team is still at the office , then you 're a lousy boss . phyllis : fine . it 'll be ready for them first thing . nick : so ... either stay here with me , or let 's go home . phyllis : you know , this is my first huge deal for jabot , and i can not let my abiding lust for you get in the way . nick : all right . uh , you go to the office . i 'm gon na go home and wait for you in bed . phyllis : okay . see you soon . nick : see ya . billy : awkward as hell discussing this with you , but i guess no one knows the players better than you do . jack : you and phyllis would have put each other through a wood chipper a few weeks ago . billy : a hellscape of our own creation . jack : and now , suddenly ... billy : i do n't know , jack . is it sudden ? i do n't know , maybe it is . and maybe for good reason . [ clears throat ] it was n't that long ago i was talking all tough with sharon about how much i was over it , how much i did n't care . it turns out , i 'm really good at blowing smoke , jack . jack : even if you still care for phyllis and , believe me , i understand that , she 's with nick now . billy : neither one of them is taking this serious , all right ? and i have proof of that . jack : and what would that be ? billy : this is just two people saving face . `` we blew up our relationship . let 's pretend that it 's fine . let 's throw parties . let 's move in together . `` this is a pr -- a pr move . it 's not a relationship . jack : so you would be willing to wait on the sidelines until they just gave up their act . billy : phyllis knows nick is n't taking this serious . and her reaction to that was to mention a second chance . jack : for you and phyllis ? billy : they were her words , and , in the moment , i got to say , it made sense , you know ? i do n't know , maybe -- like i said , maybe this is just who we are . we have regrets , we fight , and we make up . we rinse and repeat . this last time , yeah , we hurt each other bad . we went too far . why ? i do n't know . my gambling and the way that i was acting , it really took a toll on us . it really messed with our minds , and we both jumped off the cliff . but now ... we got to climb up because we were good before . and that does n't go away . jack : take my word for this . when you treat each other that badly , it does n't go away , either . [ cellphone chimes ] that 's phyllis . she wants to meet . i guess i 'm not the only one who thinks that this ca n't wait . this holiday , no matter who 's on your list , phyllis : locked and loaded . rebekah signed . billy : congratulations . phyllis : that 's it ? that 's all i get ? this is huge . and it was your idea . i brought it home , but you are gon na get the credit . did n't i graciously give you the spotlight for jaboutiques ? billy : yeah . this is really amazing . i thought you would have saved it till tomorrow at the office . we could have celebrated over lox and bagels . i thought you were , uh , coming here to talk about something else . phyllis : yeah , no , you were n't wrong . billy : so that 's it for the business talk , then ? phyllis : yeah . yeah , i 'm done . billy : good , because i have n't stopped thinking about our conversation we had earlier . phyllis : about how i reacted when you told me you saw nick with rebekah ? i think you are really looking out for me , not making trouble . billy : well , i 'm not above causing trouble . i mean , clearly , we both know me better than that . phyllis : and somehow , we got to `` do i want us to try again ? `` billy : it was pretty interesting to me that your mind went there . phyllis : i lied to nick earlier when i told him i was going to the office . i am here with you instead . billy : so , where do we go now ? nikki : sharon and her righteous anger . it was radiating from the backseat the whole way home . victoria : sharon can complain all she wants . we had to eliminate tessa as a suspect . now we know she did n't plant the shirt or the gun . nikki : or the move the body , which means that she 's not the only one in town who knows that j.t . was in the park . and , meanwhile , your father is unreachable . somebody is trying to frame him . victoria : ugh . i ca n't , mom . not tonight . [ sighs ] let 's just go to sleep . the kids will be happy to have you here in the morning . nikki : darling , i 'm afraid it 's time for your old mother to sleep in her own bed . victoria : no , mom . someone gained access to the ranch . and if that fire had gotten out of control ... nikki : it 's fine . i mean , the guards have been alerted , and even without them , you saw me tonight . i was terrifying . victoria : [ chuckles ] yes , you really were . but i 'm serious . nikki : well , so am i . we will find out who is behind this and we will put a stop to it on our own terms . victoria : is it gon na be before or after we hear from dad ? nikki : i 'm sure we 'll hear from him soon . victoria : good night . nikki : love you . victoria : i love you . tessa : [ sobbing ] mariah : tessa ? tessa ! hey ! what happened ? what happened ? are you all right ? [ sobbing continues ] [ tessa sobbing ] mariah : hey . hey , tessa . calm down ! calm down ! was it crystal ? is that why they came after you again ? i do n't understand what 's going on . tessa : it 's all my fault ! i 'm an awful person , and i try to change , and then i ca n't , and this is the price . mariah : hey , whatever happened , people make mistakes . it 's fine . this is not your fault . tessa : i blackmailed the woman who took me in . i knew that they would be scared , but i did it anyway . and sharon ... sharon 's been so amazing to me . and you 've been so amazing . but i did it anyway . all these women were trying to do was stand up to a bad person , and i tried to profit off of it . mariah : whatever happened here tonight , whoever did this to you , you do n't deserve this , okay ? you did n't earn being dumped here by some thugs . tessa : it was nikki and victoria . mariah : what ? tessa : they think that i moved j.t . 's body , and i -- i know that that 's who they think i am , but i 'm not . mariah : i know . i know , okay ? tessa : do you ? you did n't think that i could blackmail your mom , but i did . i mean ... who knows what i 'm capable of ? mariah : i know that it was n't you . tessa : the way that they looked at me , it 's like they think i have evil inside of me . mariah : hey . tessa : what if they 're right ? mariah : hey . tessa : [ sobbing ] mariah : look at me . look at me ! you are not evil , okay ? you 've had to protect yourself , you 've had to protect your sister , and you 've lived in a world where it is take or get taken , all right ? and you do n't have to live in that world anymore . tessa : [ sobbing ] mariah : even if ... tessa : even if what ? mariah : even if we 're not together . tessa : you 're leaving me ? mariah : that 's why i , um ... i needed to see you tonight . i wanted to tell you that i ca n't do this anymore . tessa : you 're right . [ stammering ] i -- i will -- i will leave -- i will leave you alone , and you 'll never have to see my face again . mariah : you did n't let me finish . the thing is ... i need your face . i need you , and i know that now . so ... you ca n't go . okay ? and i 'm not gon na leave . tessa : [ sobbing ] phyllis : nick and i are starting over , you know ? it 's light . it 's easy . no demands . no complications . billy : that 's because it 's not real . it 's a façade . it does n't mean anything . phyllis : that 's not who we are , nick and i . he does n't deserve me sitting here talking to you in private . billy : okay , i 'm not gon na get into what nick deserves and what he does n't , okay ? because i do n't care . he 's background noise to me . he 's always been . but you and me ... phyllis : i do n't know where this is coming from , not when you did what you did to prove we were done . billy : you know exactly where it 's coming from because you were there . phyllis : we click . we have fun at work . but that 's not enough . billy : yeah , it is . it is enough . forget the other stuff , who did what to whom . phyllis : the `` whom `` was my daughter . forgiving is one thing , but forgetting a whole nother . billy : [ sighs ] phyllis : she is across the world , and i had to ask her was she leaving because of you . she said no , but a part of me felt that she was lying . after everything , if i take you back , what does that say about me as a woman , as a mother ? billy : so this is about what you 're gon na say to summer ? tell her i 'm sorry . i 'll tell her i 'm sorry . i 'll tell her that i hate what i did . just like you hated what you did with nick . phyllis : i was sorry before . what happened , when i thought we had a chance . but now it 's after . and i 'm with nick . billy : that 's because you 're not with me . so change that . phyllis : we burned it down to the ground , billy . and now i 'm with someone else . i 'm very sorry . we 're done . nikki : [ sighs ] [ screaming ] [ muffled whimpering ] next week on `` the young and the restless `` ... reed : i came back for a reason -- i 'm gon na find out how my dad died . abby : i have an offer that you 're not gon na be able to refuse . mariah : please leave her alone . sharon : not until i 'm sure that she 's out of your life for good . victoria : it 's been a rough week . i think a party actually sounds kind of fun . [ car approaching ] | as mariah sits at the coffee house texting tessa to ask where she is , tessa is in the backseat of a car with a hood over her head . as tessa pleads `` you do n't have to do this `` the hood is taken off . tessa is in the car with nikki and sharon while victoria is driving . they want answers ! victoria tells tessa to stop messing with them as they know she is lying . nikki tells tessa that she is the one who knows the property and stables that burned down and now it 's personal . as mariah waits for tessa 's response lola walks in and sits down to chat . they talk about kyle and how relationships need trust . they talk about tessa and mariah tells her that she has no choice but to walk away and she will tell tessa tonight . meanwhile , charlie is facetiming with shawna when cane sneaks up on him . they talk and charlie tells him he wants to go to colorado to be with shawna but cane convinces him they will discuss it after the holidays . meanwhile in the hotel room at the athletic club rebecca barlow is making a play for nick when phyllis barges in . rebecca is shocked to see phyllis who insists this was all a misunderstanding and it is n't what she thinks . she tells her that she is with nick . rebecca initially blames nick and asks how could it not have meant sex would be involved . phyllis again apologizes how it was perceived . phyllis knows the deal is lost however rebecca surprisingly tells her the deal is still on because it is a good one . phyllis assures rebecca that she will get everything they discussed . rebecca looks at nick and responds with ' not everything . ' the two shake on the deal . after rebecca leaves phyllis admits to nick she knew what rebecca wanted . she asks him if he would have gone through with it , and he reminds her that he was fully clothed when she showed up . nick said he will do anything for her and that they are partners . since this was such a huge deal , phyllis insists she needs to take the contract to the office and will meet him at home after . at the abbot house billy leaves phyllis a voicemail asking about the contract and tells her to call him no matter the time . jack overhears and questions him about his message . he tells billy he understands the draw of phyllis but reminds him she is with nick . billy says what he did was selfish and that he still cares for phyllis . jack questions how do you work your way back after wanting to murder each other ? billy insists they were good together and that does n't just go away . he then gets a text from phyllis . |
[ previously_on ] abby : i just got another call . valuables are missing from a guest 's room . we need to call the police . chance : someone installed a back door into your wi - fi system , allowing them remote access to any device connected to your wi - fi . abby : you used the hotel security system to spy on me and everyone else who stepped foot in this hotel . take your lack of conscience and get the hell out of here . chance : i 've been thinking more about the robberies -- about how the thief got away totally clean three different times . abby : oh , god . chance : i 'm so sorry . abby : oh , no , i 'm sorry . no . uh ... theo : i just feel like both of us could use some space . am i wrong ? mariah : summer . summer : hi . mariah : i was afraid i might run in to you here . summer : oh , are n't you sweet ? mariah : is kyle here ? i brought him a gift to celebrate his new position . summer : oh . well , i have a new position , too . mariah : [ softly ] i wonder what that is . summer : i 'm sorry . what was that ? mariah : is he here ? summer : uh , no . he 's actually not here right now , but i 'd be happy to deliver that to him when he gets back . mariah : actually , you know what ? i 'm sure you 're busy , so i 'd rather do it myself . summer : no . i 'm really not busy . i 'd be happy to . mariah : i bet you would . i just do n't want to bother you . i 'm sure you have better things to do , like posting selfies of you sucking face with your boyfriend . summer : okay . well , not that it 's any of your business , but , um , theo and i actually broke up . mariah : are you serious ? summer : oh , yeah , no . that 's right , 'cause now you care about me . mariah : no , no , no . i don't . i care about kyle . and a single summer is a dangerous summer . abby : chance ... i know what this must look like . chance : do you ? abby : no , but you are 100 % wrong . chance : do you mind if i venture a guess ? some other detective somewhere might see you with a haul like this and assume that you 've been caught red - handed , that you were the mastermind behind every single one of the heists here at your own hotel . abby : but do n't i get a chance to explain my side of the story ? chance : oh , i 'm waiting . abby : despite appearances to the contrary ... i am not a thief . chance : mm . devon : is that a map to where my money ended up ? amanda : [ sighs ] you should know better than to sneak up on people . devon : well , maybe i should start stalking you . amanda : is that a threat ? devon : or i can hire an investigator , 'cause you 're obviously hiding something with the way you just closed your laptop when i walked up . additional sponsorship summer : mariah , i am -- i am so done with your immature and ridiculous insinuations . i work with kyle . we 're friends . we 're in a really good place right now , but , most importantly ... he 's married . mariah : look , summer , i - i 'm just looking out for my friend . summer : so , if you were really kyle 's friend , i think you would know that he would never cross that line , so not only are you just insulting me , but you 're actually being downright rude to your bestie . just because theo and i are taking a break does n't mean that y -- mariah : wait . rewind . a couple of minutes ago , you just said that you two had broken up . now you 're saying that you 're on a break . are you confused ? summer : it 's -- it 's complicated . and i 'm sorry . i do n't owe you an explanation . this was between me and theo . mariah : were you guys ever even serious about each other , or was he just a way to make kyle jealous ? were n't you just using him until you could figure out a scheme to et you and kyle back together ? did theo find out the truth ? summer : oh , wow . [ sighs ] well , um , you know , i know that you 're -- you 're cynical and you 're jaded , mariah , and you try to convince the world that emotions are just for suckers -- well , except for your own , of course -- but the thing is is that the rest of us , the people that you do n't -- you do n't like or even respect -- we have actual feelings . and when our hearts break , it 's real . it 's not just some dumb metaphor . and i can promise you that none of us are living our lives for your entertainment . amanda : you really need to stop jumping to conclusions . i closed my laptop because i am working and my clients rely on my discretion . i would be just as scrupulous with your information if you were to hire me . devon : i 'd never hire you . amanda : is there some specific reason why you are here ? because otherwise -- devon : i thought i made it clear -- i want my money . amanda : i thought i made it clear that i do n't have it . i was played just like you . devon : no , it was nothing like me , okay ? you scammed me by playing on my emotions , and i got caught between my head and my heart . so , what 's your excuse ? you do n't have one , 'cause you 're too gifted and -- and smart and talented to get tricked like me . so , that says to me that you 're in on it . amanda : i 've told you a dozen times that i had nothing to do with colin 's scam , but here you are . you are still hounding me . so , do i need to file a restraining order ? devon : hey , you can do whatever you think you need to do . amanda : no . i 'm -- i 'm not gon na waste my time trying to change your mind . i will settle for your inevitable apology when the whole truth comes out and you ca n't deny the facts any longer . but if you will excuse me , i 'm meeting someone here soon , so if you can please ... elena : [ sighs ] devon : hey . phyllis : hey , devon . devon : i got to run . i 'm sorry . phyllis : [ clears throat ] hello . amanda : hi . please , please , take a seat . phyllis : oh , yeah . thank you . um ... alright . i assume you got a copy of my contract with the grand phoenix -- okay -- and the e - mail with the description of abby 's bogus reason for firing me . amanda : yes . i have perused all of the necessary documents . phyllis : great . how can we fix this ? where do we start ? amanda : not so fast . um ... this is not as simple as it may seem . abby : see ? fake . chance : all of them ? abby : every piece , every robbery , every victim . all a sham , fugazi . the only thing that was real was my plan to get rid of phyllis , and it worked . and that 's the gospel truth . elena : [ sighs ] devon : hey . i 've been calling after you . you did n't slow down or anything . what 's going on ? elena : no , no , because i needed time and space to think things through and just decide what i wanted to say to you . devon : this about amanda ? elena : you two at a restaurant . did you end up there by chance ? was it by choice ? did you decide to confront her ? devon : no . i ran in to her . i saw her , and i decided to confront her . that 's what -- if you think i invited her there , that 's crazy . elena : no , what 's crazy is you lied to me . devon : when did i lie to you ? elena : when you told me you 'd be at work all day and then i show up at society and you 're there with amanda . devon : babe , i just -- elena : we just had this beautiful , romantic lunch together . do you remember ? devon : of course i do ! it was a great relief . elena : yeah , a relief from the inescapable cloud that 's been over your head . losing your inheritance is all you think about and talk about . tell me i 'm wrong . devon : i did n't just lose my inheritance . i lost my trust in just about everybody and my life . elena : i thought i was a part of that life , too , and i 'm still here . devon : that 's not what i meant . colin did n't just take from me . he took from the people i 'd be able to help with the money and whose lives i could change . alright ? you 're acting like you want me to just get over it this in a couple weeks . elena : money is n't even the main point . you 're always gon na find a way to help people , but you keep focusing on amanda . devon : well , that 's 'cause she wo n't leave . she 's everywhere . everywhere we go , there she is . and now nate 's hanging out with her . he has no idea what he 's dealing with . elena : well , nate 's a big boy , and he 's gon na make his own choices . devon : like the choice i made to give up my money , with amanda 's help ? elena : maybe you should give nate the benefit of the doubt . he is level - headed and logical , and he 's even convinced me that maybe i 've ... been too harsh on amanda . devon : really ? wow . elena : i have a question for you , and i want you to be honest with me and with yourself . devon : okay . elena : are you attracted to amanda ? devon : not at all . i think that she 's a liar , i do n't trust one word that comes out of her mouth , and i ca n't wait until she leaves town and disappears . is that an answer for you ? elena : you know ... it almost would have been better if you were attracted to her ... because if you 're not ... then you must be obsessed . amanda : if you 're thinking about pursuing a wrongful - termination suit ... phyllis : that 's what i want to pursue , exactly . amanda : ... then i feel like i must warn you that these cases -- it 's gon na be an uphill battle . phyllis : okay . well , i 've been fighting all my life , so ... amanda : cases like these can take years . phyllis : o - okay . listen , this -- this case in particular is about doing the right thing . it 's about justice . amanda : okay . phyllis : this particular issue is about the security software in particular . my partners are saying i violated the terms of the contract because i made some tweaks to the system . i made it more user - friendly . that 's all . i was just , you know , trying to help , and , um the [ chuckles ] the issue here is my partners do n't like me and they 've never liked me , and this is their way of trying to get rid of me . amanda : okay . um [ clears throat ] if you 're looking for vindication , i say go for it . do n't let anyone stand in your way . phyllis : okay . what are my odds ? amanda : 50/50 . phyllis : 50/50 . that 's good . i 've had worse odds . okay . where do we start ? amanda : uh , we don't . unfortunately , i wo n't be able to help you -- not personally . phyllis : oh , no . are you just too busy ? i - is it bad timing ? i mean , i really want you to represent me . your track record is phenomenal . you have no losses . amanda : oh , yes , that 's true , but nonetheless -- phyllis : i have a lot of money . amanda : i 'm not worried about that . phyllis : okay . what -- what is holding you back ? amanda : [ sighs ] you . chance : tell me about those robbery victims . who were they ? abby : i spared no expense . i left nothing to chance . pardon the pun . [ chuckles ] i hired the best actors i could find . chance : incredible . abby : i had to make it look authentic . chance : you were n't worried by the third time that you 'd be found out ? abby : i was aware of the risks . chance : and you loved every minute of it . abby : i had to put the pressure on phyllis while making the crimes seem legitimate . one did n't seem like enough , but three was the perfect number . chance : so when i offered to help team up and smoke out the thief ... abby : it was an offer i could n't refuse . chance : i was gon na say that you happily used me . abby : getting you involved was a gamble . but it paid off . chance : how ? abby : you gave me what i needed -- proof that phyllis was tampering with the security system , giving herself a back door into the software and then scrubbing the evidence when she thought she was about to be found out . chance : you thought of everything . abby : but now she 's history . and there 's no need for any more fakery , unless ... chance : unless what ? abby : unless ... you plan on arresting me for my ever ... [ clattering ] ... so clever ... subterfuge . phyllis : i do n't understand how i 'm the problem . can you please explain that to me ? amanda : my decision has nothing to do with who is right and who is wrong . it has everything to do with me . the case that brought me here to genoa city -- it was stressful and high - profile enough for a lifetime , and i do not want more of the same . phyllis : oh , how is my case on par with devon 's ? amanda : because ... look , i know i 'm not saying anything to you that you do n't already know , phyllis . you are a lightning rod for trouble and controversy . and taking a case where the plaintiff has -- let 's just call it a reputation -- is not what i 'm looking for right now . phyllis : [ scoffs ] a reputation ? what do you mean ? amanda : i can tell you all the things that i 've found out about you since i 've been in genoa city , but i do n't want to hurt your feelings . phyllis : oh . wow . um , people make mistakes . amanda : yes , and the poor choices we make can follow us around for the rest of our lives , whether we deserve it or not . i 'm not saying that your case does n't have merit , okay ? you may very well prevail . now , if you want to continue to pursue this , i can -- i can compile a list of attorneys -- phyllis : i do n't want your list . thank you very much for , um , meeting with me . i 'll leave here . i do n't want ... my bad reputation to taint yours . um , i 'll take care of this on my own , like i do everything else . elena : you know what ? i kept trying to avoid the warning signs . but after a couple of weeks , the way that you talk about her and the way that you react when you see her ... devon : she makes me upset . amanda : ... and add to the fact that she looks just like hilary , it 's not healthy . devon : well , she 's not hilary -- they 're nothing alike -- and her appearance has nothing to do with why i 'm upset about what happened to me , alright ? i do n't -- i do n't know why you 're saying these things that you 're saying , but if you -- you want out of this relationship , do n't put it all on me . elena : how could you even think that ? i 'm saying all this because you 're the one pulling away from me , and i feel it every day . you know , when i used to think about the future ... i saw us ... together ... happy ... and in love . devon : babe , that 's exactly what we are . nothing has changed at all . elena : what do you want , devon ? is it me ... or is it to stay in your past with your anger ? because you need to decide what 's most important to you . devon : what -- what are you doing ? are you giving me an ultimatum ? elena : i 'm giving you a wake - up call . chance : you do realize filing a false police report is a felony ? abby : mm . see , i lied about that , too . the police never got back to me because ... i never called them . chance : [ chuckles softly ] well ... you did n't attempt to profit from your ruse . you did n't file a fraudulent insurance claim . abby : it was a victimless crime , unless you count phyllis . and i - i did lie to chloe and chelsea , but i feel awful , and i had to make the crimes look legit . chance : [ chuckles softly ] i see . you feel bad about lying to your friends ... but not about lying to me . abby : no , see , that hurt most of all . and i would love to find a way to make it up to you ... if you 'd let me . chance : are you flirting with a federal agent ? abby : hmm . that depends . is it working ? chance : of all the people to ask to dig in to a security system ... you asked someone who is trained to see through lies ... someone who figures stuff like this out for a living . that takes a lot of nerve . abby : mm . see , that ... was the most exciting part -- beating you ... at your own game . chance : [ chuckles softly ] except you didn't . i saw right through you ... from the start . summer : alright . well , i will consult with kyle , and i will get back to you with the answer . yes , we are very much in sync on this project . [ chuckles softly ] no , having his leadership on this one is a real bonus . i mean , kyle is -- he 's stellar . he has great attention for detail . he knows exactly what our customers want , exactly what our employees need , and , yeah , he 's a real team player . he breathes a lot of new life into jabot . um , well , i will -- i will give you a call back . okay . bye . hey . what are you , uh -- what are you doing here ? phyllis : oh , you know , i just wanted to come see someone who did n't make me feel ... you know , 10 inches tall . summer : why ? what happened ? phyllis : oh , you know , fired from a job i loved . [ chuckles ] uh , turned down by a lawyer who said i have a bad reputation . [ clears throat ] the usual . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . mariah : just what i thought . ice - cold . you 're a million miles away . what 's going on ? devon : just have a lot on my mind . mariah : let me guess . it 's not about work ? devon : no , it 's not even about all the money i gave away . mariah : you feel humiliated . you 're wondering how a big - time businessman got tricked . devon : that 's it right there . what does that , uh -- what does that say about me ? what does that make me ? mariah : neil winters ' son . katherine chancellor 's beloved grandson . a man who is generous beyond measure and always sees the good in people . devon : well , i appreciate you saying that , but i do wish that i never signed away my money to cane . mariah : you were trying to do the right thing -- honor your grandmother , be the man that you always are . you did n't do anything wrong , devon . you were just trying to do what the best people in your life expected you to do . devon : and one of the people who scammed me has the face of hilary , and ... as much as i try , i ca n't let go of that . it 's like it 's all i can think about . and she -- she cost me my fortune , and now she 's gon na cost me my future . amanda : hey . um , do you have your screen up ? yeah . are you seeing what i 'm seeing ? where is he ? i understand the technology . no , i - i know that the tracker can lose signal sometimes , but what if it is not one of those times ? what if he found the tracker and he destroyed it ? okay . just figure it out and call me back . elena : got a minute ? amanda : uh , well , that depends . your boyfriend just dropped by to tell me what a monster i am , so if you 're here to sing the same song , then -- elena : i 'm not . amanda : well , forgive me if i find that difficult to believe . elena : that 's fair . i did n't believe you , either -- not one word since you set foot in this town . maybe that should all change . phyllis : this is textbook abby . we have history . she hates me . i get it . i get it . but ... amanda sinclair -- i mean ... she does n't even know me . everything she 's heard about me is , like , secondhand , thirdhand . yeah , i made mistakes . i mean , everybody 's made mistakes , but ... she said i was a lightning rod for trouble . i 'm not a bad person . summer : no . no , and it 's really not cool , what she said , but , i mean , are n't you kind of a lightning rod ? phyllis : i mean , yeah . yeah . i - i can be . yeah , but , i mean -- but get to know me . get to know me . admire me .... and then be shocked at what i do . summer : i mean , it kind of sounds like she took a deep dive on the internet to find all of your greatest hits ... like , uh -- ugh -- when you plowed christine down with your car , when you got rid of j.t . 's body . phyllis : right , right . okay . alright . i do n't need to relive my most challenging moments , but thanks . summer : hey , i have an idea . phyllis : shoot . summer : we could build an all - inclusive database for all of your future frenemies so they can find all your exploits in one place , and then that way , it 's just , you know , faster judgments and quicker rejections . phyllis : ha ha . summer : oh , mom , come on . you know that i 'm joking , right ? phyllis : mm - hmm . yeah , i know . it 's a joke . [ sighs ] i know who i am . i know what everybody in this town thinks of me . summer : i feel like today really threw you for a loop . i mean , you 're right . it 's one thing to be judged by people that know you . phyllis : [ exhales sharply ] summer : but , for some reason , this one really got under your skin . i do n't know . i feel like it kind of broke you a little . devon : elena thinks that i 'm stuck and that i need to move on and stop focusing on amanda . mariah : maybe she has a point . devon : about amanda ? mariah : no . no . you 're right about her . she knew how to get under your skin , and she used it for all that it was worth . i think she 's a threat . the sooner she 's gone , the better . devon : thanks for saying that . i completely agree . i ca n't wait till she leaves town so i can focus on my own life and start to make things right with elena . mariah : and you told elena all of this ? devon : she does n't want to hear it . she 's tired of hearing the same old story . mariah : oh . so you dump it all on me . devon : you asked me , so ... mariah : [ chuckles ] i know . look ... elena is the one that you need to fix things with . she 's the one you need to talk to , and not about amanda -- about her , about you , about how much she means to you and how she 's made you happier than you ever thought possible and you need her by your side so you can get through all of this , so you can build a new life together . you 're the guy i 'd run to for advice . and not too long ago , you would have immediately known the right thing to do . so where is the problem - solver that i knew and loved ? devon : i know . you 're right . mariah : then what are you still doing here ? [ chuckles ] devon : that 's a good point . thank you . mariah : you 're welcome . elena : i 'm not who you think i am . what i 'm trying to say is i have n't been myself around you . i 've been unkind , unforgiving , defensive . that 's not who i am . amanda : then who are you ? elena : i 'm someone who stands by her partner , for better or for worse , and it 's been made clear to me that maybe i 've been unfair . amanda : well , that 's very big of you . elena : i was raised to be better than that . judge not ... amanda : lest ye be judged . if it makes you feel any better , i know what it 's like to get swept up in a situation and then realize that you 've lost perspective . elena : yeah . i was n't loving the person i was becoming . amanda : and now you are willing to give me the benefit of the doubt . elena : i do n't know you , but if what you 're saying is true , that you were blindsided by the situation with katherine 's will , then i 'm willing to believe you . amanda : and that devon had me all wrong ? elena : that 's definitely a possibility . amanda : did nate put you up to this ? elena : we spoke . and he stood up for you and i listened , and i decided that if there was no solid proof otherwise ... thinking the worst of you accomplishes nothing . amanda : what did devon have to say ? elena : this is n't about devon . it 's about you and me . and i 'm hoping you can put the way that i treated you on the side and we can start fresh . what do you say ? amanda : i accept . phyllis : okay . i 'm letting an entire stranger affect me like . um , i - i 'm fine . amanda sinclair is not the only game in town . there are boatloads of other incredible lawyers in town that would be honored to represent the force of nature that is phyllis summers . i got this . i 'm fine . summer : are you really fine , though , mom ? i mean , look , the takeaway here is that your reputation precedes you , right ? and if something does n't change , this is just going to keep happening . phyllis : okay . you 're supposed to be on my side . you realize that ? summer : mom , i am on your side . i am . i love you . i love my badass mom , who takes no prisoners . but the truth is people do n't trust you . phyllis : they do n't know me . summer : well , you 're notorious . phyllis : i like that . summer : no , that is not a compliment , mom . people think that you are always on the make , that you are self - serving , that you are ... phyllis : okay . shh , shh . summer : ... a liability , mom . phyllis : please . [ voice breaking ] we were n't all lucky enough to be born a newman or an abbott . summer : [ sighs ] phyllis : some of us have had to work real hard for what we got and use our instincts and our resources , and we 'll never , ever apologize for that -- ever . summer : mom , i know , but it 's never too late to change . phyllis : i do n't want to change . i do n't need to change . there are things i have done that i am not proud of , and i have made mistakes . i realize that . but i play the cards that were dealt . summer : [ sighs ] i mean , i really thought that maybe you were gon na have this `` aha `` moment where you realize , `` wow , things just are n't working out the way that i 've been doing them , so maybe it 's time to make some different choices . `` phyllis : sometimes i really wonder i - if -- if you are my child . summer : you 're just gon na double down , are n't you ? phyllis : yeah . you go with what you know , summer . you always go with what you know . chance : i was on to you from the beginning . abby : impossible . chance : you and i made a date for drinks before . so why do you think that i came back earlier than expected ? i was giving you a chance to slip up , and that 's exactly what you did . the minute i walked out the door , you went to go get that so - called evidence so no one would find it in your possession . abby : when did you find out ? chance : pretty early in the game . a bit of advice -- if you are contemplating a life as a criminal ... don't . keep your day job or get a really good lawyer . abby : [ chuckles ] but you did n't know what i was doing or why , so let 's call it even . chance : really ? you have a hotel and a restaurant , and you need to be a criminal mastermind , too ? abby : i am really bad at failure . give me your blessing , or i will go on a fake jewelry - robbing spree . save me from a life of crime . tell me i 'm good or i will just have to try harder . chance : alright . alright . you 've got the makings of a true outlaw . abby : mm - hmm . tell me more . chance : the world is a much safer place since you 've decided to go straight and are gainfully employed . abby : good . now , everything is out in the open , so why do n't we , uh , pop the cork on some bubbly ? chance : and to what would we toast ? abby : well , one thing is that we make a really , really great team , especially since we were lying through our teeth to one another the entire time . chance : i 'll give you this . it is the most fun i 've ever had - working a case . abby : mm . not much excitement in your line of work . chance : precious little . abby : then get a new job . chance : it 's not that simple . abby : it is if there 's one waiting for you . and there just so happens to be a job here for you at the grand phoenix -- head of security . interested ? chance : hmm . elena : well , i have taken up enough of your time . i 'm sure you have a new case to work on . amanda : and i 'm sure you have to get back to saving lives , right ? elena : i 'm glad we had this conversation . amanda : yeah , me , too . elena : oh , hey , i saw you earlier looking at your computer , and you looked upset . is everything okay ? amanda : um ... yeah . it was just a couple of loose ends that i 'm dealing with from back home . a woman 's work is never done , right ? elena : do n't i know it ? well , i 'll let you get back to it , and i 'll see you around . amanda : yeah . thanks again . devon : hey . what are you doing ? what was that ? elena : talking ... like adults , just having a civil conversation . you should try it sometime . amanda : hey . yeah , i 'm looking at the screen now . the signal is back , and he is exactly where he should be . thank god . phyllis : okay . i 'm gon na let you get back to work . you 're the only one in my family who 's gainfully employed . summer : already ? i mean , you just got here . phyllis : you 're sulking ? summer : no . i - i do n't -- [ sighs ] i do n't know , mom . phyllis : oh . why , are you upset that you were n't able to talk me out of my scandalous ways and get me to walk the straight and narrow ? summer : you know that i love you . phyllis : i know . and you 'd love me a lot more if i acted like someone else . summer : no , i just really hate seeing you unhappy . phyllis : i am on top of the world . summer : okay . well , you just weren't . phyllis : well , i talked about it , and then i was fine . that 's how i am . you know , i fall down , i get right back up . so , i am good . i just wanted to see my daughter . that 's it . and you ... are the one who seems like you need a life change . summer : um , no . i 'm -- [ chuckles ] i 'm fine . phyllis : hmm . ' kay , 'cause when i was walking in , i overheard you on the phone , and you were going on about kyle . it seemed a little bit like ... hero worship . summer : oh , my god . really , mom ? give me a break , please . phyllis : yeah , and i got your text about theo . summer : okay , and i thought that you 'd be happy about that since you 're always saying how he 's not right for me . phyllis : well , believe me , i ma thrilled . i just do n't want you to backslide . you 're not still in love with kyle , are you ? summer : mom . [ chuckles ] okay . you know , i 'm not even gon na dignify that one with an answer . phyllis : no , no , no . yes , you are . summer : mom , i work with kyle . we 're friends . and considering where we came from , i think that that 's a really big step . phyllis : just because your heart has had time to heal does n't mean it can take another hit . summer : okay , and the only kind of relationship i 'm ... interested in having with kyle is a working one . so , i 'm fine . you can go fix your own life , okay ? phyllis : alright . summer : okay . phyllis : i love you . summer : i know . phyllis : you know that ? summer : yes , i know . phyllis : who loves you the most ? summer : you do . phyllis : mm - hmm . i do . summer : mm - hmm . phyllis : i really do . see ya . summer : please stay out of trouble . phyllis : you tell trouble to stay out of my way . summer : [ chuckling ] oh , my god . abby : it would be a perfect fit . for one thing , you would be a 100 % improvement over your predecessor , and i would be able to sleep well at night knowing that my baby is in good hands . chance : it 's all about you , huh ? abby : no ! i want what 's best for you ... and for me . would n't it be nice to take a break from saving the world and just focus on the one little corner of it ? chance : i 'm flattered , really . abby : imagine all of the benefits . chance : you mean insurance ? abby : that , too . chance : there 's more ? abby : mm . just say yes ... and i promise i will make it worth your while . chance : hmm . i have a feeling you 're not talking about my salary . abby : [ chuckles ] you 're a fast learner . chance : i 'll think about it . abby : as i recall , we were about to share some champagne . no one can say no over champagne . chance : you drive a hard bargain , abby newman . abby : mm . you have no ... idea . next week on `` the young and the restless `` ... victoria : i just wonder if walking away from jabot is affecting billy more than he cares to admit . billy : i do n't know a damn thing about you . who are you ? victor : this about amanda sinclair ? that 's very interesting indeed . abby : to the future . chance : the future sounds good . [ glasses clink ] | elena tells devon that he needs to decide what is more important her or his obsession with finding his stolen money and finding out more about amanda . mariah talks with devon later and tells him that he needs to show elena how important she is to him . elena apologizes to amanda for treating her so harshly and promises to give her the benefit of the doubt because nate made her see that she judged her before she got to know her . phyllis asks amanda to help her file a wrongful termination suit against abby but amanda tells her they would n't win the case because she has a bad reputation . amanda 's words really hurt phyllis and she goes to summer to tell her about what happened . summer tells her amanda is right and she loves her mother 's take no prisoners attitude but it would n't be so bad if she showed people how kind and loving she can be so people would n't always think the worst of her . abby admits to chance that she hired actors to help her stage the robberies in order to be able to fire phyllis . chance tells her that he figured that out a long time ago and he is so impressed by her gutsy plan that he decides not to arrest her for her victimless crime . abby offers chance the job of head of security and he promises to think about the offer . |
nick : kinda reminded me of the nixon resignation speech i saw on the history channel . phyllis : wow . that 's bad . nick : he brought this on himself . phyllis : yeah , i mean , i 'm sure he 's humiliated . nick : you know , part of me wants to throttle him , but the other part of me feels as bad about this as you do . phyllis : right . 'cause he was your stepfather for many years . nick : he was more like a real father . we talked about that , when we were trapped . phyllis : he cares about you a lot . nick : he 's just so damn infuriating at times . phyllis : i 'm sure his wife is n't too thrilled with him right now . [ scene_break ] jack : thank you again . jack : noah should be home soon . sharon : yeah . early release for the holiday party at 4 : 00 . he 's , um , he 's running the karaoke booth . jack : i think we need to talk to him . sharon : you mean , you wan na be the one to tell him the bad news ? jack : his stepfather just quit the senate . i do n't think he should hear that from a friend or an enemy . it 's gon na be difficult . sharon : it really tears me up , jack . jack : i understand . sharon : stop saying that . do you have any idea how bad this is gon na be for him ? you 're gon na break his heart . again . and what 's worse , i let you do that . jack : he was so proud of me . sharon : yeah , he was . jack : sharon , i want more than anything to be a good stepfather to noah and a good husband to you . sharon : i 've seen this movie . jack : look , i know you 're upset with me . you have every right to be . but you have to know how much i love you . sharon : well , you have a funny way of showing it . jack : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] gloria : you want me to marry you ? are you serious ? jeff : as serious as a murder charge . gloria : well , i do n't know what to say . jeff : a simple , `` yes , jeff , `` will suffice . gloria : i did n't expect -- jeff : a marriage proposal ? surprise . ( cell phone ringing ) gloria : one little problem , jeff . i do n't love you . jeff : love ? noun , four letters , definition -- overrated . as opposed to prisoner -- eight letters . definition -- you . gloria : are you threatening me ? it sounds like it . jeff : i 'll tell you what , gloria . you take some time to think about it . but think fast . for your own good . [ scene_break ] colleen : sorry your to go order is taking so long . we have a substitute chef . amber : okay . daniel : that 's okay . just starving to death over here . colleen : oh , you can munch on these . daniel : thanks . i was about to start gnawing on amber 's arm . amber : i 'd give my right arm for a friend . daniel : oh , how sweet . amber : ( laughs ) colleen : hey . lily : hey . colleen : writing that paper for econ ? lily : no , tonight , but check this out . it 's the rules for the fresh face of jabot contest . colleen : oh . `` women of every age , shape , size and color who have special beauty that shines from within . `` cool . what do you have to do ? lily : uh , just submit a statement saying why i think i make a good candidate , and then i upload a video . colleen : does n't sound too difficult , right ? lily : no . great , it just froze up . colleen : maybe it 's your laptop . oh , daniel 's here . maybe he can help fix it . lily : no , i can do it myself . it 's fine . colleen : yeah . lily : what does `` yeah `` mean ? colleen : okay , let 's just put it this way , i would n't put `` computer whiz `` to your contest bio . daniel : computer whiz ? or computer whiz - not ? lily : wow ! colleen : oh ! yeah , i have to refill coffees . lily : okay . daniel : okay , yeah , i get it . that was bad . lily : yeah . daniel : but you know , you 've got that textbook look if laptop phobia . terrified , i do n't know . lily : do i have a little balloon over my head with the words `` help `` in it ? daniel : as a matter of fact , you do , so you mind if i take a look ? lily : no . help me , please . daniel : let 's see ... amber : uh , hey , food 's ready . daniel : just a sec . and you 're all set . lily : thank you . daniel : good luck in the contest . hope you win . lily : thanks . amber : when does the contest start ? lily : um , today . amber : is that your entry ? lily : yeah , once i figure out what to say . thanks , daniel . amber : i can take her . daniel : no , you ca n't . no family members of jabot employees can enter . remember ? amber : maybe you should check the rules again , because there has been a slight adjustment . i 'm good to go . daniel : are we talking about this disguise thing again ? amber : marina is not a disguise . she is an alter ego and she is a lovely person . and she 's a great humanitarian and she would be perfect as one of the faces of jabot and she needs you to help her with her entry . daniel : well , tell marina i 'm booked . amber : nope ! daniel : get over it . amber : when have i ever gotten over anything , hmm ? [ scene_break ] kevin : where have you been ? did you hear the news about jack ? he quit the senate ! pop open the champagne ! why were n't you answering your phone ? gloria : i was a little distracted . kevin : jack abbott resigns and all you can say is that you 've been distracted ? gloria : all right , i was a little more than distracted ! i 've been with jeffrey bardwell . the man 's insane . kevin : ugh . is he still torturing you ? 'cause i got ta say , the fact that he did not shoot his mouth off about you to jill and mrs. chancellor is a good sign , mom . it means he 's not as confident as he wants us to think . gloria : no , honey , he 's a lot more confident . a lot more . kevin : okay , how do you figure ? gloria : he just proposed to me . the lunatic expects me to marry him ! [ scene_break ] noah : hey , guys , i 'm home ! noah : hey . jack : hey , champ . you all psyched for the christmas fair ? noah : yeah . miss schultz says she 'll go in that , uh , cut - out face thing that everybody throws sponges at . everyone 's psyched . sharon : okay . well , honey , sit down . we need to tell you something . noah : i 've heard this before . who died ? aunt victoria ? the baby ? sharon : um , no , no . no one died . everyone 's fine . noah : but it 's something bad , right ? jack : it could turn out to be a good thing . noah , i quit the state senate today . noah : is it because of all the things that have been happening to you ? like that hearing ? jack : partly . there is a good side . as much time as i 've been spending in madison , it 's put a lot of pressure on our family . sharon : because we have to , um , we have to spend more time apart . jack : so i 've been thinking maybe we could all take a family vacation , you know , that trip to france we keep putting off . noah : you did n't resign so we could go to france . jack : no , you 're absolutely right . but it does mean we can spend more time together as a family . noah : why 'd you quit ? really ? jack : before ... you and your mom became a part of my life , i made some real mistakes , noah . the truth is , i told some real whoppers . and they 've caught up with me . and as much as i ... try to learn from those mistakes -- sharon : sometimes apologizing just is n't enough . jack : sometimes ... like this time , you simply have to face the consequences . and for me , that means ... i had to quit being a senator . and that makes me very sad and a little angry . angry at myself . see , i have no one but myself to blame for this . noah : i 'm sorry . [ scene_break ] gloria : i agree to holy matrimony , he keeps quiet about the face cream . kevin : that creep is blackmailing you . gloria : he wo n't say `` i did it `` if i agree to say `` i do . `` kevin : uh , mnh - mnh . sorry , mom , that 's not how it 's gon na work . gloria : yeah , really ? i was n't hit with a stupid stick this morning . if we get married -- kevin : he 's gon na go right to the cops . gloria : i go to jail , and my loving husband gets every dime of my inheritance . kevin : from both your dead husbands . it 's kind of brilliant . gloria : what do i tell him , kevin ? kevin : you tell him no . gloria : i tried that . kevin : and what did he say ? gloria : he said , `` think about it , gloria . `` kevin : fine . fine . you thought about it . no . no forget it . not in this lifetime . [ scene_break ] phyllis : uh , do you want some coffee ? nick : no . no , thank you . i 'm just gon na check in with sharon really quick . ( telephone ringing ) sharon : abbott residence . nick : hey , it 's nick . sharon : hey . um , did you hear jack 's speech ? nick : yeah . sorry . sharon : yeah , me , too . um , we just told noah . nick : how 'd he react ? sharon : you know , he reacted with amazing grace . and that 's just the best word for it . nick : huh . well , i 'd like to talk to him . uh , how about if i pick him up and take him to the christmas fair and then hang out with him there , and , uh , bring him home ? sharon : um , jack is already on his way over there . nick : oh , okay . so how are you doing ? sharon : you know , i 'm ... i 'm disappointed and -- and i 'm disillusioned . i do n't know , i 'm angry . pick your emotion . nick : how long do you think they 're gon na be at the fair ? sharon : maybe a couple of hours ? nick : okay , well , i 'd like to be there when he gets home . are you okay with that ? sharon : i think that it would be great for him to spend some time with his dad right now . nick : okay , i 'll see you soon . you okay with this ? phyllis : with you going over ? yeah , of course . you care about your son . you share a child with sharon . nick : yeah , they told him , so ... phyllis : yeah . that must 've been hard . nick : i 'm sure it was . phyllis : noah has been through one crisis after another since his sister died . nick : yeah , well , some of those things could n't be helped . but some of them , this one , could have . [ scene_break ] amber : `` approximately 50 words . `` how hard can that be ? i talk more than that in my sleep . daniel : yeah , i know . we got really thin walls in here . why do n't we just record you tonight ? amber : ( chuckles ) because what i say in my sleep might be nc-17 . i need a g - rating . daniel : hmm . well , look at the time . guess i should get going . amber : no , i 'm serious . daniel : and that 's why i need to joke here , because you should not do this . amber : you do n't think i have inner beauty , hmm ? daniel : i know you have inner beauty . and you know , the outer -- it ai n't that bad , either . amber : so ? daniel : so ... this marina -- she does n't exist . you got ta come up with a whole back story , a whole history . amber : big deal . i 'm good at that . you know , it 's not like they 're gon na do an f.b.i . check or something . daniel : i also do n't think you 're gon na fool anyone . amber : when i was trapped in that wreckage with mrs. chancellor , do you know what she said to me ? daniel : no , i do n't , but i bet you 're gon na tell me , are n't you ? amber : she said she thinks the secret to success is not being afraid to make mistakes . daniel : well , i guess in that case we should both be gazillionaires by now . amber : okay , but what i know , is the secret to failure is when you want something really , really bad , but you do n't go for it because you 're afraid you 're gon na fall on your face . daniel : okay , so why do you want this so bad ? amber : sue me . i was one of those little starry - eyed little girls who was addicted to the miss american pageant every year . i had a dream . daniel : a dream ? yeah , i can see it now -- `` from trailer trash to the tiara -- the amber moore story . `` amber : shut up ! shut up ! i 'm so gon na win this . and when everyone finds out who i am , that 's just great publicity for my music career . daniel : that 's the amber moore i know and love . amber : ah ! see ! i am lovable . excellent start . [ scene_break ] colleen : hey . lily : hey , i just read about your uncle resigning . colleen : jack resigned ? lily : yeah , it 's all over the news , look . colleen : oh , my god . one sec . colleen : no answer . hey , uh , uncle jack , i heard this crazy rumor that you resigned the senate ? um , i hope everything 's okay , so give me a call . bye . how 's the application going ? lily : um ... not good . i ca n't think of anything to write . i can say , um ... i 'm on the honor roll at genoa city university . and , uh , i have great fashion sense . yeah , like that 's really gon na impress them . you know what ? to be honest with you , i feel stupid talking about this when your uncle 's going through something so huge . colleen : oh , it 's okay . it 's a nice distraction . you know what ? you should write you accomplishments . lily : my accomplishments ? colleen : mm - hmm . lily : um , well ... okay , when i won the nobel peace prize , the president commented on my lovely perfume - on - the - glo fragrance i was wearing . colleen : would you be serious for one minute ? lily : i 'm sorry . i joke when i 'm self - conscious . colleen : yeah , i know . okay , but you lost your mom in a terrible accident , but you 've managed to stay in college and get on the dean 's list . you work part- time and you got a green project at the u . lily : yeah , big whoop . cane : what 's big whoop ? lily : hey . cane : hey . colleen : hey . lily : we 're just talking about how i 'm not an impressive person . and i 'm not saying that so you can go , `` oh , yes , you are . `` colleen : yeah , like those size nothing girls who say they 're fat just so you can say , `` no , you 're slim and you 're hot . `` lily : yeah . i hate that . colleen : yeah , i hate that . it 's a girl thing . um , anyway , um , table four needs their check , so ... to be continued . lily : all right , bye . cane : oh ... faces of jabot . lily : yep . cane : you know , it is a big whoop . i think you 're perfect for it . lily : ah , the needle on my b.s . meter is going off the charts right now . cane : i really do think you have a chance at winning . and i 'll tell you what i 'm gon na do to increase your odds , i 'll vote for you . like , six or seven times . lily : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) jack : a dry martini -- that 's what i 'd like . a double . club soda 's what i 'll be having . i 'm driving . hello ? phyllis : hey , it 's phyllis . jack : hey , phyllis . phyllis : you 're not drinking alone , are you ? jack : i 'm not drinking at all . except in my mind . no , i - i dropped noah off at the christmas fair . i 'll be picking him up later . phyllis : where are you ? jack : i 'm at the athletic club . phyllis : i 'm gon na drop summer off at the sitter . i 'll be right over . do n't go anywhere . jack : you ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : so i brought the old christmas stuff from our house , you know , the ornaments , the lights . sharon : that is so , so thoughtful of you . and you know what ? those are the ornaments that noah is used to , so ... nick : yeah . i 'm really worried about him , sharon . sharon : yeah . i am , too . and this is n't the first time that my husband 's problems have affected him . he used to look up to him . nick : what jack did when we were in clear springs ? any guy would look up to a guy like that . and i 've seen him with -- with the two of you . he adores you both . i know he loves you very much . sharon : yeah . i know . i know . it 's just really hard to ... to feel it right now . nick : well , maybe jack could be that guy again . with time . unless , of course ... sharon : unless what ? nick : well , unless you think that letter that gloria read to the ethics committee is for real . [ scene_break ] colleen : hey , uncle jack . jack : hey ! uh ... what was that for ? colleen : i heard about your resigning . jack : i made my bed . colleen : well , you made a great senator . jack : well , i wanted to do more . colleen : well , maybe you 'll get another chance . jack : well , politics is n't exactly one of those `` another chance `` things . colleen : well , you never know . i better get back to work . jack : yeah . hey , listen , thanks for the kind words . i 'm not hearing too many of those lately . phyllis : well , you will from me . colleen : hi . phyllis : hey . colleen : excuse me . jack : see ya , kid . phyllis : all right . jack : so are you here as my friend , my drinking buddy , or just my ex - wife ? phyllis : well ... how you doing ? jack : i think i found rock bottom . guess the good news there is that there 's no place to go but up . phyllis : i hope so . jack : you hope so ? phyllis : you know i 'm not gon na judge you , do n't you ? be straight with me . jack : about ? phyllis : did you really talk your father into rewriting his will ? jack : gloria is an opportunist . she was after dad 's money from day one . somehow my father could never see that . phyllis : all the more reason he would n't want to leave her penniless . jack : i 'll have another one of these . please get the lady anything she likes . jack : i did n't realize how lonely i was till sharon and noah moved in . phyllis : well , i 'm sure you knew , you just did n't admit it to yourself . jack : suddenly that big empty house was so full of life . kids making messing . dogs peeing on carpets . and i loved every minute of it . phyllis : yeah , really ? you liked that dog peeing on the carpet ? jack : okay , maybe not that . phyllis : but you 're right about noah . he 's a great , great kid . jack : i love that boy like he 's my own . phyllis : i do , too . we 're very odd , do n't you think ? we 're -- we 're a family , all of us . we 're a big , crazy , dysfunctional family , but we are a family , are n't we ? jack : family . if i lose noah and sharon ... phyllis : listen , you do n't -- stop it . sharon has not left you . jack : not yet anyway . phyllis : you think she 's gon na leave you ? jack : phyllis , i betrayed her . again . and noah . again . phyllis : she 's your wife . she 'll forgive you . jack : i 'm not so sure . not this time . [ scene_break ] nick : oh , cool buddy , i 'm glad to hear it . okay , i 'll see you soon . well , according to our son , they 're making a killing at the christmas fair . sharon : oh , good ! i 'm so glad that that thing was today because he really needed the distraction . nick : you know , if jack did tamper with john 's will , he 's gon na be in serious trouble . sharon : you know , when i married jack , i knew that he was no angel . but this ? nick : yeah . i know . sharon : you know , i am a pro at rationalizing . i would be the first one to tell myself that , okay , his behavior is terrible , but , you know , his motives are noble ... ish . nick : there 's nothing nobleish about stealing your stepmother 's inheritance . sharon : yeah . you know , deep down , i always really believed that jack was a good man . nick : and now ? sharon : i just feel like i - i woke up one morning and found out i was married to a complete stranger . [ scene_break ] kevin : sorry . i had to make some adjustments . the faces of jabot web site is swamped . bad for me , good for you . gloria : i used to be excited about that contest . kevin : look , how long do you think we can stall jeff ? gloria : not long . he 's pushing . kevin : what if you dream up a business trip , huh ? or come up with , like , an extended vacation to a country without an extradition treaty ? gloria : why do n't i just write him a check ? kevin : because -- no . no . he 'll just keep coming back like some money eating bacteria . gloria : all right , then we have to frighten him . he 's got ta have a past . everybody 's got a past . kevin : mom , i 've looked . there 's nothing . gloria : honey , please look harder . kevin : mom , i know people who are good at , um ... terminating this kind of problem . with extreme prejudice . one day we have a problem , the next day ? whoa ! what happened to jeff bardwell ? ( knock on door ) woman : sorry to interrupt , mr. fisher . kevin : what 's up ? woman : there 's a problem with the contest server . kevin : again ? woman : yeah . kevin : all right , i 'll be right there . woman : okay . kevin : will you think about it ? jeff : i missed you . gloria : i thought we 'd finished our conversation for the day . jeff : well , we had . then i realized -- when i make a decision -- especially a life - changing decision -- i like to have all the information . do n't you like to have all the information ? gloria : of course i do , but you said you 'd give me time to think about it , but if you give me more information , then i 'm gon na need more time to think about it . jeff : fair enough . a couple of more hours wo n't hurt . gloria : all right , so what is this new information ? jeff : just this -- not only would you be saving yourself from prison orange , but in an odd way , you 'd be getting william back . gloria : by marrying his twin ? you 're not in the same league as your brother . jeff : oh , i beg to differ . we have the same genes . which means the same devilish charm . gloria : your opinion . jeff : yours as well . whether you admit it or not , you do find me attractive . gloria : is there anything else you 'd like me to know because i 'm very busy here . jeff : your feelings for me may be ambivalent at the moment . gloria : they 're not . jeff : but you know what i think ? you give it a little time , you 'll grow to love me . just like you did william . [ scene_break ] sharon : oh . remember this one ? [ sharon shows nick a ornament that says noah on it ] nick : yeah . i gave that to noah on his first christmas . sharon : yeah . you know , this is his very favorite ornament . and every year ... he finds a special place for it on the tree . [ sharon remembering noah 's first christmas when he was a baby ] nick : i hooked you up with a little christmas eve present . ta da ! sharon : look , noah ! look how it shines ! nick : this is baby 's first christmas . sharon : yeah ! and look , it even says your name right there ! noah ! nick : ( laughs ) sharon : yeah ! [ scene_break ] nick : sharon ? you okay ? sharon : yeah . yeah , i was just -- i was just thinking about that christmas . i was so happy then . life was a lot simpler . nick : yeah , it was . sharon : and then it got complicated . when i started seeing jack , and ... well , when you ... nick : me and phyllis . i 'm kinda glad i do n't really remember any of that . sharon : well , you know , the noble side of me say , you know , you fell in love with someone else . what are you gon na do ? but i 'm not always that noble . no , i 'm just playing . i 'm fine with it . you and phyllis are good together . but jack ? you know , what he did -- taking advantage of his father like that , when he 's vulnerable , and going against his wishes ? i mean , that was just so -- it 's so deliberate . nick : so what are you gon na do ? sharon : i do n't know . even if i were able to forgive him , i 'd never be able to trust him again . nick : so you think you 'll leave him ? sharon : it 's christmas . how do i do that ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : what i do n't understand is how did gloria get her hands on this new will ? jack : this so - called new will . you 're assuming it 's legit . phyllis : okay . true . jack : dad had a friend in prison . his name was todd scheller . phyllis : todd scheller ? jack : as best i can piece the story together , his son found it among his father 's things . what i do n't get is how that ditz ever found this guy . phyllis : holy cannoli . jana . jack : did you say jana ? phyllis : yeah , jack , listen -- jack : oh , boy ! wait , no , i got ta pick up noah . sorry to do this to you . phyllis : um ... [ scene_break ] ( telephone ringing ) sharon : hello ? jack : hey , it 's me . um , i 'm on my way to pick up noah . can i get anything for you ? sharon : uh , no . jack : what are you doing ? sharon : nick stopped by . jack : well , give nicholas my best . phyllis : oh , uh , tell -- tell -- tell nick that i 'm going with you to pick up noah . jack : uh , phyllis wants nicholas to know she 'll be with me when i get there . i 'll see ya . noah did n't have much of a reaction when i told him i was quitting the senate . he covers pretty well . i 'm not really sure how he feels about it . i 'm glad you 'll be with me . [ scene_break ] sharon : phyllis is with jack . nick : so do you really think you can fake it with him until after christmas ? sharon : i do n't know . nick : noah is an intuitive kid . he 's gon na know you 're miserable . sharon : you know ... it took him so long to think about this place as home , and now ... what , i 'm gon na snatch all of that away from him ? nick : well , he 'll still have you , and me and summer and phyllis . sharon : yeah , but i just ... i really wanted him to love jack ... so much . and now , what , i say , `` oops , can you now not love jack ? `` i mean , that 's insane . nick : all right , look , even if you decide to leave him , i promise you , i 'll do everything i can to make this a happy christmas for him . [ scene_break ] jeff : i make you uncomfortable , do n't i ? gloria : i do n't know you well enough . jeff : well , give it time . i 'll grow on you . and think how easy it will be . you wo n't even have to change your name . gloria : you really are full of yourself , are n't you ? jeff : well , i can afford to be . it 's a two minute warning . the score is jeff -- 28 , gloria -- nothing . gloria : that 's all this is to you ? a game ? well , i 'm gon na tell you something , you keep playing this game everybody 's gon na know you 're nothing like your brother . jeff : i can live with that . william was honest . to a fault . gloria : honesty is a fault ? jeff : yeah . i 've read a bit of psychology , gloria . my brother experienced something called cognitive dissonance with you . two thoughts , held at the same time , in exquisite conflict . he wanted to do the right thing , but at the same time , he wanted to shield the woman he loved . quite a dilemma , huh ? gloria : and what about you ? jeff : i have no such qualms . gloria : ah . and what if i were to tell my son michael about your indecent proposal ? jeff : the lawyer ? oh , please . i hope for his sake , he knows nothing about the product tampering . gloria : i did n't touch that cream . but just say i did -- hypothetically -- michael 's my lawyer . anything i say to him is privileged . jeff : but not your other son . gloria : what about him ? jeff : i 'd be willing to bet your entire fortune that both sons know exactly what you did . in fact , they probably helped you keep it a secret . information , information . face it , darling gloria . now that you have all of it , marrying me is the smart thing to do . [ scene_break ] cane : so , miss , are you working hard or are you hardly working ? lily : i 'm never gon na live that one down , am i ? cane : uh , no . lily : i swear , this is harder than statistics . that was the hardest class i ever took . i 'm just obsessing over this stupid contest . it 's ridiculous . cane : yes , you are . you know , i 've been sitting over there for an hour now , doing my own statistics . and you have done nothing , so if you would like some input from a very unbiased , yet extremely handsome observer ... you are smart . you are funny . lily : mmm . cane : you are kind . lily : ah . cane : and you 're also a shopaholic , which is a salesman 's , uh , dream . lily : ( laughs ) wow , thank you . you give me so much depth . cane : but that 's only what 's visible to the eye . lily : so ... there 's more underneath ? cane : exactly . [ scene_break ] amber : do n't start , okay ? i can do this . daniel : we are talking about fraud here . trying to pass yourself off as someone you 're not . amber : marina -- a.k.a . someone else -- does not exist . it is not illegal to have an imagination , okay ? which is one of my many , many qualities that we can highlight in the video . daniel : yes , you have a lot of wonderful qualities . amber : okay , like ? daniel : you 're a babe . amber : okay , babe - dom is not a quality . daniel : well , you 're funny . you make me laugh more than anyone i 've ever met . and you 're exciting . amber : mmm ! see ? ! this is good ! daniel : you 're a loyal friend . amber : oh ! oh ! this is exactly the kind of thing the judges need to hear ! okay , just -- just save the rest for the video , so you can seem , uh , spontaneous , okay ? daniel : there 's not gon na be a video , amber . not one that i 'm gon na shoot , anyway . amber : but you just said -- daniel : yeah , you go ahead and you do this thing , and you 're gon na feel like crap . and i care about you a little too much to help you get there , so ... [ scene_break ] sharon : hey , everybody . nick : what 's going on ? sharon : how was the fair ? noah : we made a ton of money . phyllis : yeah , he said that , um , with all the money he made he 's going to buy holiday gifts for kids who are having a tough time . nick : that 's great , bud . noah : yeah , and , uh , i bought something with my allowance . nick : oh , yeah ? noah : yeah . nick : something for me ? noah : no , it 's for all of us . it 's ... for the top of our tree . nick : hey , look at that . sharon : wow , that is so professional . one of the kids at your school made it ? noah : yeah . it 's cool , huh , dad ? nick : it 's awesome . noah : this is neat . nick : what is ? noah : well , except for my baby sister and daniel , the whole family 's here . [ scene_break ] amber : yes , i 'd like to order a digital video camera . oh , the best you have . i do n't care how much it costs . high mega pixels ? sure . yeah , i 'll come pick it up . amber moore . okay , thank you . hmm . [ scene_break ] nick : you were kinda quiet on the car ride over . phyllis : yeah . you noticed that , huh ? i was thinking about jack . he 's worried that his wife is going to leave him . nick : she probably is . phyllis : it 's my fault , you know ? nick : what are you talking about ? phyllis : the man that gave gloria that letter -- the one that made him ... resign from the senate ... nick : yeah , what about it ? phyllis : i 'm the one who found his number . and i - i ca n't remember , but i may have mentioned it to jana and ... i guess that she got in touch with gloria and -- and the whole thing has now snowballed . nick : well , you did n't force jack to alter his dad 's will , right ? phyllis : yeah , i 'm not thinking about jack . i 'm thinking about noah . [ scene_break ] sharon : anybody in here in the mood for a christmas cookie ? noah : oh , yeah , these are my favorite . sharon : i know ! noah : hey ! hey , you found my ornament ! sharon : yeah , you know what ? your dad brought that over earlier today . was n't that nice of him ? noah : yeah , i thought i lost it . [ jack is standing outside the door and overhears ] sharon : you know , that star that you bought at your school is great . i love it . noah : well , jack probably has his own star . sharon : you know what ? even if he does , we 're gon na use yours . so you two better get busy and cut down a tree . [ scene_break ] kevin : hey . you got ta check out what i did to -- gloria : kevin , please , not now . not now . he was here . kevin : bardwell ? gloria : yeah . and he 's not gon na give up . kevin : okay , that 's it . i 've had enough . he 's gon na get what he deserves . he -- he taped you , right ? now we tape him , and we take it to the cops . gloria : what , so he can go tell the whole wide world about this face cream fiasco ? no , kevin , it 's not gon na work that way . he won . i 've lost . kevin : no . no , you do n't mean that -- gloria : i mean exactly that . i have to marry that man . [ next_on ] jeff : i wo n't send you to prison . how 's that ? gloria : oh , great , you gon na hang that over my head ? kevin : mom will kill me if she finds out that you know about this . it is your moral obligation not to rat me out . brad : if i am the father , i will do everything i can to keep you away from him . | in the aftermath of jack 's resignation , everyone adds their 2 cents to the situation especially nick who states that this is the lowest he can go . jack fears that sharon will leave him and phyllis tries to offer words of encouragement that she wo n't . however , when she expresses jack 's fears to nick he confirms that they are valid . on a positive note , they all agree on one thing ; the welfare of noah , who 's taking the news of jack 's resignation well . |
( phone beeps ) lauren : what ? michael : the judge vacated the charges . river : does it mean what i think ? michael : it means you 're just not out of jail for now . the judge threw out the entire case . listen to me ... lowell `` river `` baldwin , my father , you are a free man . you are a free man . river : oh ! oh , son ! oh ! michael : it 's done . it 's done . river : thanks to you . michael : no . no . thanks to gloria . it was you . you made it happen . if you had n't had the courage to get up on that stand , lowell could 've been in jail for the rest of his life . it was you . it was you . thank you . river : oh , yeah . gloria : i 'm so glad it helped , michael . michael : ( laughs ) lauren : you did good . gloria : now if i just have a marriage to go home to . michael : how 's it feel ? ( cell phone rings ) gloria : it 's jeffrey . lauren : okay . gloria : excuse me . michael : it 's done . river : i have to tell eden . michael : yes ! yes ! lauren : she 'll be out of school by now . river : all right , i 'll -- i 'll take a walk and find her son , thank you . you have no i d ... oh , man ! ( door closes ) lauren : ( laughs ) michael : mm . lauren : you . michael : not you . no . thank you . thank you for taking care of me through all this . lauren : are you kidding ? that was the easy part . you ... pulled your family together . that 's huge . michael : i did . i did it . lauren : you did . michael : i did it ! i did it ! [ scene_break ] gloria : oh , jeffrey , thank god you finally called . where have you been ? listen to me , you did not have to walk out of that courtroom . i was only there to help my son . jeff : gloria -- gloria : not river . i do n't give a damn about river . and if i were just about -- jeff : i 'm in genoa city memorial hospital . gloria : what ? what happened ? jeff : i went out to dinner last night . i had thai food , and there must 've been some hot peppers in it . gloria : oh , no . jeff : anyway , i - i could n't breathe , and now i 've got this rash all over my face . gloria : honey , i 'm on my way . do n't you move . jeff : do n't worry . i ca n't . just look for the guy with the pizza face . gloria : oh , my poor angel . i 'm on my way . [ scene_break ] adam : step away from the case files . it 's break time . heather : oh , wow . thanks , i 'll take that . you 're a lifesaver . adam : well , that 's a job i will gladly take . heather : what 's up ? [ adam remembering ] victor : you walk out of this door , i 'll take you down along with jack abbott . [ scene_break ] adam : i 've been thinking . heather : always dangerous . adam : ( chuckles ) i do n't wan na wait . let 's -- let 's get married today . heather : oh , yeah . i 'll just -- i 'll pencil it in between my depositions . sounds good . adam : i 'm serious . heather : adam ? adam : okay , if not today , then why not tomorrow ? why are -- why are we waiting ? let 's splurge . let 's spend some of this money i got from the publisher . i mean , we could put together a good ceremony . heather : in one day ? adam : money can make a lot of things happen fast . or , you know , we could just go to , you know , city hall ? get this done now and just take off . heather : to where ? adam : anywhere you want . think about it . anywhere you wan na go , we travel well together . we could travel the world . heather : now ? adam : now . heather : yeah , no , i - i - i ... look at this caseload . i 'm absolutely swamped right now . adam : come on , there 's always gon na be caseloads . there 's always gon na be distractions , we let that get in the way , but i - i wo n't . you 're the only thing i can hold onto . i love you . i do n't wan na let anything get in the way of that . heather : adam , i love you , too . i ... i just -- i ca n't pick up and leave in the middle of all this work right now . i mean , i 'm this close to nailing victor . do n't you wan na see that , too ? adam : yeah . yeah , of course . heather : all right , just a couple more days , and then it 's all gon na be done . and then we can go anywhere . okay ? adam : okay . [ scene_break ] ashley : thank you . jack : are you sure you wo n't have something to eat ? these pancakes are n't exactly up to mamie 's standards , but they 're pretty good . ashley : i did n't come here to eat , jack . have you spoken to sharon ? jack : yes . she 's agreed to help me with my treatment . ashley : mm - hmm . right . for your sex addiction ? jack : so there is hope for my marriage and for us . ashley : mm - hmm . jack : we have jabot back , and that alone will brighten any day . ashley : if you do n't mind ignoring those gathering storm clouds . jack : i 'm not gon na let anything spoil this for me . listen , i 've been thinking about the ashley line . the economy being what it is , um , maybe we should focus down market . maybe even start a whole new marketing campaign . ashley : well , keeping an eye on how our marketing dollars are spent is probably a very good idea . jack : well , i 'm willing to take a look at it . unofficially , of course . ashley : very unofficially . jack : believe me , i know my position . ashley : do you ? 'cause i look at you and i do n't know what the hell to believe anymore . jack : you can believe i love my family and that i want jabot to succeed . ashley : i do . i do believe that , jack . but i also know that the same skills that make you a consummate businessman make you a consummate liar . jack : wow , now there 's a backhanded compliment . ashley : it was n't supposed to be a compliment at all . jack : so what is this ? piling on ? i 've had kind of a tough week , ash . you think you could give your big brother a break ? ashley : maybe one break . but you know what ? we ca n't afford any screw - ups because everyone is watching . jack : you can trust me . ashley : same way i can trust you about your involvement with victor 's diary , jack ? jack : you wo n't have a problem with me in any of this . [ scene_break ] victor : this confession is not enough . he 's a forger . he 's a convicted felon . no one will believe his word . we need evidence to back up the statement . paul : well , i can corroborate some of it . victor : you can ? paul : frank ellis told you his first meeting was at the genoa city motor arms ? i saw adam there that day . victor : hmm . paul : adam claimed that he was meeting an old friend from kansas . i did n't believe him . he seemed a little odd . now i know why . victor : can you find evidence to back this up ? paul : i can do that . i , uh ... i will take the job , but not before i say this . i have watched you treat nikki like dirt for months . and as your friend and as nikki 's friend , i understand that you 're angry , but you are blaming the wrong person . victor : i appreciate your concern , paul . some of the pity towards nikki is misplaced , okay ? now the question is , can you put your personal feelings about me and nikki aside and do the job ? paul : i can . this diary can hurt too many people . victor : you bet . it already has . and it 's time that jack abbott , adam wilson pay for the crime they committed before more damage is done . [ scene_break ] michael : monkey boy is gon na wear me out . lauren : ( laughs ) oh boy . i hope we hear from gloria soon about jeffrey . michael : oh , she will call as soon as she learns something . lauren : at least he did n't go to the police with the face cream . michael : what is with her anyway ? this guy threatens to have her arrested , and still she runs off to be by his side . lauren : i do n't know . michael : why could n't she have just married someone -- anyone just ... lauren : like your father ? michael : i did not say that . lauren : oh , you meant it . michael : no , really . look , it 's -- it 's good just to have a mother and a father with known addresses and no outstanding warrants . lauren : it 's a miracle , actually . michael : mm - hmm . lauren : after years of wondering , you have a sister and a father and , heck , we have the whole christmas card . michael : we do . lauren : we do . michael : you know , maybe we should get a bigger tree this year , too , what , with all the presents that are gon na be under it . lauren : i think that 's a great idea . and think how excited eden 's gon na be if it snows . michael : mm . i do n't know . there 's something to be said for 80-degree christmases in malibu . lauren : oh , remember , she said she did n't wan na go back to the ashram . michael : mm . lauren : that reminds me , hold on a second . michael : what ? lauren : you know , the other day i gave her some forwarded mail , and she said it was nothing , but ... whoa . michael : what ? what is it ? lauren : uh ... this does n't look like nothing . michael : a tax assessment ... for the amount of -- wow . $ 23,000 . ouch . it 's in eden 's name ? that does n't make any sense . why would the tax assessment for the ashram be in eden 's name ? [ scene_break ] paul : hey there . looks like you 're loaded down . heather : you got that right . paul : so , uh , this 'll just take a minute . it 's important . heather : have a seat . paul : thanks . heather : i assume this is about a case ? paul : well , uh , yeah , it 's part of it . but i 'm really here as your father . heather : mm . what exactly does that mean ? paul : look , i know you think that i have n't been loyal to you . and i get why you think that , but please listen . and -- and try and believe that i do have your best interests at heart . jack : ms. stevens , hard at work , i see . the d.a . 's office does n't give you room to spread out ? heather : well , i come here to get away from the phones . jack : yeah , we all have to do that sometimes . hey , paul . paul : hey , jack . jack : so how 's the case against victor newman coming ? heather : i ca n't talk about ongoing investigations . jack : well , that smile tells me all i need to know . just let me know if i can help in any way . heather : will do . thank you . paul : so , jack , how is life treating you ? jack : better and better . the abbotts are back in control of jabot , ashley 's back in town , and i got ta say , things are looking up . [ scene_break ] victor : are you all settled in ? ashley : yeah , and i 'm fine for now . what i really wan na see is you walking out that door . victor : soon . ashley : you sound confident . victor : i have corroboration . ashley : you do ? victor : confession by the man who forged the diary . he said that they hatched the scheme at the genoa city motor arms hotel . and paul williams has confirmed that he saw adam wilson there the day of that meeting . ashley : are you sure it 's the genoa city motor arms motel ? victor : yeah . why do you ask ? ashley : because that 's where jack said he had his tests . victor : he had his what ? ashley : jack says he has a sex addiction . victor : ( laughs ) ashley : i know . i know . victor : the only thing your brother 's addicted to is lying . you know , this frank ellis told me that ... your brother fronted the money for the scheme . ashley : so then jack would 've paid for the motel for the meeting . victor : probably . ashley : he was actually willing to see his marriage disintegrate over those motel charges . victor : well , if he had confessed , he would be in jail , not me . ashley : i just -- i do n't know what to say . i mean , he sat there in front of me and he lied to me again . victor : i 'm sorry . but that 's what your brother does , my darling . ashley : damn him . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) river : hello ? michael : uh , it 's michael . hey , uh , lowell , we just got some mail from the ashram yesterday , and there 's a huge tax bill for the property in eden 's name . river : really ? that 's so weird . michael : i thought so , too . i 'm gon na get in touch with the county assessor out there . river : no , do n't . really , michael , you 've done so much for us already . michael : it 's no trouble . river : we 've taken advantage enough . look , just send the bill back to the ashram . i 'll speak to our manager out there . michael : lowell , this is n't just about the ashram . the fact that this bill is in eden 's name could mean that somebody 's using her identity . it could be a very big problem for eden . river : well , if it is , i 'll -- i 'll handle it . but -- but you 're right , it probably should n't wait , so i 'll get on it as soon as i 'm back at the apartment . um , you 'll be there if i have , uh , legal questions , right ? michael : sure . river : see ya then . thanks , michael . eden : daddy ? what are you doing here ? river : looking for you . good news , pussycat . it 's over . the judge threw out all the charges against me . i 'm a completely free man . eden : daddy ! we 're free ! no more running ! river : free . [ scene_break ] gloria : jeffrey ! oh , my ! how are you ? jeff : well , i 'm better . they gave me something for the pain . gloria : jeffrey , you really have to watch what you eat . jeff : heh . man : no , these are topical burns , not a food allergy . gloria : oh , no , no , no , no , doctor , he is allergic to hot peppers . man : no , has your skin come in contact with anything toxic ? jeff : not that i can think of . oh , you know ... i did use some of my wife 's moisturizer on my face . my skin gets really dry in this cold weather . you think that was it ? man : no toxin that does this should be in moisturizer . jeff : yeah , i wonder . you know , when i started putting it on my face , i could feel my skin start to burn . i thought it was just chapped . man : let me check your labs . gloria : you did n't . jeff : did n't what ? gloria : put that face cream on yourself . man : do you still have the cream , so we can run some tests ? jeff : uh , no , i left it at home . gloria : and i 'll be more than happy to get it for you . i 'll be right back , darling . jeff : oh , would you ? gloria : well , of course , honey . jeff : oh , doc , um , check my pocket there . i just remembered , i picked it up on my way out the door . i must 've had a premonition about that stuff . man : ah . [ scene_break ] michael : okay , thank you , chantal . i 'll let you know . right . guess what ? no clerical error . the taxes were filed in eden 's name . lowell should know that . lauren : oh , this just came in from the , uh , los angeles county clerk . michael : well , it should be the , uh , the property deed for the ashram . mm . oh . `` property to be held in irrevocable trust for the minor beneficiary , eden gerick , by the undersigned grantor , richard gerick . `` so ... the property is in eden 's name , but lowell owns it . lauren : i mean , that much property in malibu ? it 's got ta be worth a fortune . michael : how could lowell afford that land ? lauren : could he have inherited money ? michael : no . his mother 's diary was very clear . that family had nothing . even if they had , lowell would never have risked claiming it . the feds would 've been all over him if he touched it . lauren : maybe somebody gave it to him . michael : that would 've shown up in the ownership records . that land was a purchase . lauren : okay , so ... how is it possible that river had enough money to buy such a big piece of property in malibu ? [ scene_break ] eden : no more looking over my shoulder ? i mean , do n't you feel great ? river : i do . you know what ? i - i ca n't wait to get back home . eden : what ? river : honey , i wan na leave genoa city and go back to the ashram . right away . [ scene_break ] paul : i 'm worried about your case against victor newman . heather : all right , you know what , paul ? i just -- paul : look , i have been following the evidence , and a lot of it right no is pointing to adam . heather : okay , well , you do n't have all the facts . paul : not yet . but you do n't either . heather : okay , great . thank you for the heads up . appreciate it . paul : heather , this is real . i 'm afraid it 's gon na come down to you and your career and your fiancé and when it does -- heather : this is ridiculous . paul : and when it does , i hope you do n't let adam drag you down with him . heather : okay , fine . you 've said what you 've come to say . now please , do me a favor and just leave it alone . paul : i ca n't do that . victor has hired me to find proof that the diary is a hoax and that he was framed . heather : wow . perfect . so you 're working against me . again . paul : i 'm looking for the truth . just like you . which is why you need to take a good , hard look at adam and jack abbott . they are up to their necks in this . heather : you know , i have to -- i have to get back to work . paul : look , just promise me you 'll think about what i said ? adam is not worth losing everything for . i 'm gon na be out of town for a few days . my cell phone will be on . jack : oh , thanks . paul : hey , jack . jack : hey , on your way out ? paul : you know , i got ta give it to you . if i were in your shoes , i would be worried . jack : oh , i learned a long time ago , no sense in worrying . paul : yeah , maybe . not as long as you have a plan , right ? not as long as you can blame this whole ... diary forgery on adam and the whole mess , it 's -- it 's okay with you , right ? jack : well , if there 's a forgery , or if there 's a mess , it 's all adam 's . paul : oh . well , if i were you , i would n't get too cocky . because whatever you two are up to , it reeks . [ scene_break ] gloria : why would you do such a thing ? jeff : i had dry skin . gloria : do n't , do n't , do n't . you know what this means . jeff : i do ? gloria : do you really wan na see me in prison ? jeff : i do n't know what you 're talking about . gloria : you vindictive bastard . what do you want , jeffrey ? top slot at jabot ? jeff : i do n't think that 's your call . gloria : you want me to stop playing games ? i can do that . jeff : i like our games . gloria : what do you want to keep my name outta this ? just name your price . i 'll pay it . just do n't turn me in ? jeff : turn you in for what , darling ? [ scene_break ] eden : i thought we agreed to stay here . river : it was never definite . honey , we 've imposed on michael and lauren long enough . eden : that 's not what they say . river : of course not . they 're too polite . if we tell 'em we 're going back to the ashram , they 'll make a big fuss and beg us to stay . so let 's spare us all that scene . eden : maybe they really want us . river : look , i ... i need some time to clear my head . you know , smell the ocean again . we 'll come back real soon , i promise . ( cell phone ringing ) eden : hey , michael . michael : what 's wrong ? eden : uh , nothing . i 'm just kind of in shock , you know , with dad being free . michael : so you saw him ? eden : no , um , he called me and told me the news . michael : okay , eden , did lowell ever talk to you about money ? eden : like how ? michael : uh , was there a windfall ? some gift ? some way that lowell made a great deal of money before you got the ashram ? river : ( mouths words ) eden : he 's asking about money . like , did you get a bunch of money before we moved to malibu ? michael : eden , are you still there ? eden : dad , what 's going on ? river : hang up . hang up . just be polite , but get off the phone . eden : hey , michael , i 'm sorry , but i 've got ta run . okay , i 'll talk to you later . michael : eden , do n't hang up . i - i ... [ scene_break ] adam : all right , i 'll be waiting at the bar , just inside the dining room . okay , see you then , ashley : hello , adam . adam : ashley abbott , right ? ashley : yeah . we met briefly at your father 's wedding . adam : right . uh , nice to see you again . ashley : you , too . adam : rumor has it that you may be the next mrs. newman . ashley : really ? wow . well , i know that your father and i -- well , we 're good friends . adam : my father has no friends . no real ones , anyway . ashley : okay , um ... would you be willing to answer a question for me ? adam : maybe . depends on the question . ashley : okay . was my brother involved in that diary you had published ? adam : uh ... jack -- jack introduced me to the publisher . ashley : mm - hmm . that 's his story . that 's what he told the police . what 's your story ? adam : why are you asking me ? why do n't you go talk to your brother ? ashley : well , i think the answer to that is obvious , is n't it ? and i promise that whatever you tell me , i will be very discreet with the information . adam : right . i 'm sure . ashley : i would . can you look me in the eye and tell me that my brother did n't have any involvement with that ? adam : look , ask jack , okay ? he has all the answers that you 're looking for . [ scene_break ] lauren : why would she hang up on you ? michael : i 'll bet anything lowell was sitting right there . if he was n't , he told her something . lauren : what did she say ? michael : it was n't what she said , it was how she said it . like she 'd been warned . lauren : o - okay , are we getting paranoid here ? michael : something is off . [ scene_break ] eden : daddy , what 's happening ? river : nothing . it 's just time to go . eden : dad , no , wait , okay ? i do n't get it . what 's the rush ? why are you avoiding michael ? river : i 'm trying to make this easy for everyone . eden : daddy , please , just tell me . river : you can go back to michael 's . meet me at the warehouse like before . we 're taking off . eden : what about my friends ? i ca n't just disappear overnight . what about noah ? river : this is n't open for debate . we leave tonight . [ scene_break ] victor : welcome . heather : thank you for arranging this meeting . victor : have a seat . entirely my pleasure . heather : well , i understand you 've hired an investigator to help build your defense . victor : i did . it 's your dad . he 's worked for me many times . he 's very good at what he does . he 'll get to the bottom of this , you know that . heather : well , i 'm happy to take a look at anything he finds . we all want the truth here . victor : i 'm glad you feel that . heather : of course . victor : stevens , you 've been a plague on my family ever since you set foot in genoa city . you 've launched your shoddy investigations against me in order to further your own professional career . but i assure you , this is the last time that your pathetic professional grandstanding is gon na hurt me . victor : why do n't you take a look at this and read it . [ scene_break ] gloria : you do n't wan na turn me in ? jeff : i have no idea what you mean . what have you done ? gloria : you want me to confess ? jeff : if it feels good to you . gloria : and you wan na hear it . jeff : oh , baby , you can tell me anything . gloria : you know something , lover ? jeff : hmm ? gloria : it 's not easy feeling like a naughty girl all the time . jeff : oh , i can imagine . gloria : i know . and i do n't wan na hurt anybody . jeff : i know . gloria : and i did n't wan na hurt you when i testified for river . i was helping my son . jeff : mm . i do n't understand . is that what you wan na confess ? gloria : well ... i guess i have done worse things because ... i 'm a bad girl . jeff : ( chuckles ) gloria : i never wanted anybody to get hurt by that face cream . i tampered with the formula . but that cream was never supposed to be distributed . i thought i 'd be the one to discover the problem and i 'd save the day and i 'd save jabot and ... and i 'd be a hero . jeff : but that 's not what happened ? gloria : no . jeff : because you were a bad girl ? gloria : and you know , jeffrey ... sometimes ... i just ca n't help myself . jeff : whoa . how -- how bad was it ? what happened ? gloria : well ... some of the cream got sold . jeff : mm - hmm . gloria : and a woman died . jeff : mm - hmm . gloria : and it was very bad . jeff : whoa , whoa , whoa , not in the mood yet . gloria : where is it ? jeff : what ? gloria : where is the wire ? where is the tape ? jeff : what ? gloria : you honest to god think i 'm gon na let you keep it ? where is it , jeffrey ? come on , lover man , what 's the game ? jeff : i 'm not playing . [ scene_break ] woman : great . adam : can we use 'em everywhere ? woman : whatever you want . my job is to give you and heather the wedding of your dreams . adam : yeah , she certainly deserves it . woman : mm - hmm . um , of course , since we 're throwing this together so last minute , uh , that dream could quickly turn into a nightmare . i mean , especially with christmas parties and holiday parties . you know , venues tend to fill up pretty quickly . adam : i have every confidence that you 'll find something . woman : are you sure we ca n't just persuade you to push it back month or two ? adam : why postpone happiness any longer than necessary ? woman : well , so you do n't get married in a bowling alley . adam : oh , hey , paul . uh , this is beatrice , the wedding planner . beatrice : oh ! adam : this is the father of the bride . beatrice : congratulations . you must be so excited . paul : excuse us , will you ? adam : okay . paul : i 'll make this quick . adam : there 's no rush . paul : i 'm on a plane to mexico in an hour . that 's right , adam , the walls are closing in . victor has hired me to collect evidence on that diary hoax . now my daughter may have a blind spot for you , but i assure you that i do n't . adam : look , paul , i got nothing to worry about . so i 'm sorry that you do n't trust me -- paul : save it , okay ? i do n't have much time . and you do n't either . there is a short window where you maybe can spare my daughter . adam : spare heather from what ? i would never do anything to hurt her . paul : confess . turn jack abbott in , and maybe they 'll show you some leniency . but at least you 'll be able to save my daughter 's career if you come clean . adam : ( sighs ) there 's nothing to come clean about , paul . paul : she loves you , adam . you 're using that , and you are using her . so why do n't you just step up and become the man you were when you first met , and then maybe , just maybe , the two of you can have a chance . adam : ( sighs ) there 's nothing more to say . paul : i got ta get to the airport . [ scene_break ] ashley : you liar ! you were behind that forged diary ! jack : you can not start listening to every stupid rumor you hear about me . ashley : he confessed ! the forger confessed , and guess where he said the meetings were held ? the genoa city motor arms . the same motel that was on your credit card bills . the same hotel that you said you used to feed your mythical sex addiction ! jack : you are out of control . ashley i 'm out of control ? ! jack : i ca n't help it if some sleaze ball used the same hotel i did . ashley : stop it ! just stop ! jack : listen to me , i have a problem . i 'm not proud of it . i 'm dealing with it . ashley : adam was seen at the same motel at the same time as the forger . jack : really ? ashley : oh ! you are so disgusting ! you would throw adam under the bus if it saved your skin . jack : i am just trying to take all of this in and figure out why you are so upset . okay , we have a forger . we have adam . we have the genoa city motor arms . yes , i had cheap sex in a sleazy place . and i may pay for it with my marriage , but that 's all that ties me to that place . ashley : it 's just a crazy coincidence ? jack : yes . ashley : you know , that look on your face is the same look you had when you swore to me that you did n't trick our father into cutting gloria out of his will . jack : wait , wait a minute . i think we will all agree gloria has been paid in full for that particular slight . ashley : how in god 's name did i get here ? jack : where ? ashley : navigating your lies again . i helped with the takeover at jabot . jack : hey , do n't start regretting that . that 's a good thing . jabot belongs with the abbotts where it is . ashley : that 's not the point ! jack : think about where we are . you are in charge . i am here , deep in the background , holding up my end . ashley : i ca n't take that chance . jack : on what ? ashley : on you . i 'm back here in genoa city , and i will run jabot , but you ca n't have anything to do with it . jack : wait , wait , i can stay out of sight . but this would never have happened without me . you ca n't cut me out of it . ashley i have to . jack : ash , i 'll stay in the back seat . ashley : you 're not even in the car . you 're out . [ scene_break ] heather : you just want me to believe that this ... that frank ellis just up and confessed to a major felony ? without any good reason at all ? victor : listen to me very carefully . i never confessed to a murder . the evidence you used against me to put me into jail is based on a forgery . your boyfriend -- your fiancé , adam wilson , was behind it . heather : victor , for all i know , you could 've cooked up this confession in your cell last night . victor : you interview the man . heather : we 'll look into it . victor : just remember one thing . i have never lied to you , unlike your fiancé , adam wilson . first time you tried to pin a murder on me , i was proven innocent . same thing is happening now . the only difference will be that adam wilson will end up behind bars . [ scene_break ] lauren : you okay ? michael : yeah , yeah . lauren : does it make any more sense ? michael : something is just not right here . lauren : you keep looking at those papers , they 'll burst into flames . michael : what did you say ? lauren : i 'm just saying you 're so intense , i 'm surprised the documents have n't burst into flames . michael : that 's it . lauren : what ? michael : that 's how lowell was able to buy the ashram . lauren : what ? i - i do n't understand that . michael : the explosion at that bank -- it set the place on fire . everything in the vault went up in smoke ... unless it did n't . lauren : no ! you do n't think ... michael : my father stole that money . we 've been had . [ scene_break ] jeff : you look gorgeous today . did i forget to tell you that ? gloria : yes , you did . jeff : well , this is exactly how i 'm gon na remember you . gloria : ( chuckles ) do n't you worry about that , honey . i 'm gon na be right here with you . jeff : oh , ' fraid not . did you get all that ? wallace : the whole confession . gloria : jeffrey ! wallace : gloria bardwell , you 're under arrest . jeff : would you believe this has hurt me more than it has you ? gloria : not in a million years , bardwell . ah ! this is n't over . wallace : you have the right to remain silent . anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law . [ next_on ] kay : i can think circles around those businessmen , phillip . murphy : phillip ? kevin : the money -- it 's gone . please , please tell me that you moved it . jana : i gave it to river . michael : i know who you really are . river : mikey , listen ... | the judge dismisses river 's charges and happiness falls on the baldwins ; unfortunately it does not last . glo is arrested at the hospital over the face crème ( thanks to jeffery setting her up ) . michael realizes that they 've been had by river . victor plans his revenge on adam and jack as he hires paul to investigate and shares with ashley the information from frank the forger . an enraged ashley confronts jack and cuts him out of the whole jabot pie . adam meets with a wedding planner . |
( knock on door ) nikki : your paper . it 's probably going to be the last time you can enjoy reading one , though , since starting tomorrow , all the headlines will be about you being arrested for arson . [ scene_break ] nick : looks like whatever it is you have to tell me is not good news . victor : well , son , it 's not what i should tell you . it 's what you should have told me . its one thing for you to express your disloyalty to newman enterprises , quite another to turn your back on your family . nick : what are you talking about ? victor : you 're protecting sharon at my expense , are n't you ? nick : you mean , at your party ? victor : no . i mean about the fact that she burned down the damn ranch . nick : dad , you told me it was n't sharon , that it was some random person , a serial arsonist . victor : but you knew different all along , did n't you ? nick : no , i did n't . mom told me she thought it was sharon . when we found out she was wrong , i was relieved . victor : well , she was n't wrong , son . nick : i do n't understand . what changed ? why are you so sure sharon set the fire ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : ( exhales slowly ) ( exhales slowly ) ( footsteps on stairs ) chelsea : ohh . adam : for me ? chelsea : breakfast in bed . i guess you saved me the trip . adam : well , i have to be at work . i have a videoconference with the biotech in stockholm . chelsea : oh . okay , um , well , i can just box it up for you . you can eat it on your drive in . adam : hush . i 'm very grateful that you came home last night . chelsea : i want to believe that things can be okay again . ( sighs ) adam : well , it means a lot that you 're willing to trust me . we 'll get through this . love you . i 'll call you later . chelsea : okay . adam : maybe we 'll get lunch . chelsea : ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] lily : so this is the downside to working for your father -- that you do something he may not like , and you feel like you 're gon na get grounded . leslie : yeah , but not fired . that 's why you two needed to be the ones to orchestrate this little mutiny . devon : well , just hang on , it 's not a mutiny , okay ? let 's get that straight . we are engaged in a pilot demonstration of an alternate workplace policy which is currently under consideration , okay ? leslie : oh , wow , you have a bright future in marketing , young man . devon : thank you . why do i feel like that 's not a compliment , though ? ( chuckles ) lily : i do n't know , i just -- i - i feel like dad 's gon na be fine with it , you know ? and we have n't done anything that ca n't be undone . devon : yeah . lily : we just sent out an e - mail saying dress more casually , and put on some music . devon : exactly . good music , at that . lily : yeah , i mean , the whole point is just to foster a more creative , vibrant atmosphere . its like , who could object to that ? i do n't know , i just think that we do n't give dad enough credit . i think he 'll even embrace the change . devon : i think so , too . lily : guess we 'll see . neil : devon ! devon : ( exhales slowly ) [ scene_break ] paul : hi , how are you ? chris : hi , good . paul : oh , it 's so good to see you . you know , if you 'd let me know ahead of time , i would have picked you up at the airport . chris : oh , that 's okay . i used the cab ride to pull myself together . paul : what 's the matter ? it did n't go well in new york ? chris : it was awful . so all the way there , i was trying to think of a way to explain to danny what was going on with us . paul : well , my guess is , an explanation would n't help all that much . i mean , i would n't know how you would explain it . chris : you know , i could n't get it out . once he looked at me , i started to cry , which only made things worse . i ... i finally just told him that you and i were getting back together . paul : how 'd he handle it ? chris : he got really quiet . paul : well , that 's not surprising . i mean , i - i 'm sure danny loves you . chris : no , i know . it 's just that danny and nina are two of my oldest , best friends . i just -- i ca n't believe i 'm doing this to them . paul : uh , i do n't think they 'd want us to lie . look , i - is this too much ? i mean , do you feel like you 're doing the wrong thing ? [ scene_break ] victor : did you ever discuss this fire with sharon ? nick : ( sighs ) i asked her point - blank if she started it , and she denied it . victor : well , i could hardly believe it myself . i mean , taking over the company , selling my shares -- it was very vindictive , but burning down the ranch house , our home ? that 's a level of hatred i did n't think she was capable of . nick : could it have been accidental ? victor : no , she had no reason to be there . remember , last night , she came over to the party to ostensibly apologize for the newman debacle ? i think she really wanted to apologize for the fire she set . nick : well , you did n't say that last night . victor : well , we did n't know that until after the party , when chelsea returned and told nikki and me that sharon was to blame for the fire , and that adam had known all along . nick : so chelsea 's your source ? she 's a renowned con artist , dad . victor : but what reason does she have to lie ? nick : well , maybe 'cause her husband is spending all of his time trying to help sharon with this illness . you might be getting played here . chelsea might just be trying to get rid of the competition . victor : what kind of illness are you talking about ? [ scene_break ] nikki : you know , what irritates me the most is the fact that you almost got away with it . sharon : are you blaming me for what happened at the ranch ? nikki : blame ? no . prosecute , yes , to the fullest extent of the law . sharon : those are empty threats . nikki : you think so ? sharon : nikki , you 've already gone around to everyone in town , including the police , trying to blame the fire on me , and no one took you seriously because you sound ridiculous . look , i 'm -- i 'm sorry that i barged in on your party last night , and -- and i 'm sure that that 's what all of this is about and it 's your way of saying , back off and -- and stay away from your family . nikki : sharon , it 's no longer up to you whether you stay away from my family or not . i 'm gon na make sure that you are put away where you ca n't cause any more damage . do you happen to know what the sentence is for arson in wisconsin ? i do . up to 60 years . mm , mm , mm , mm . [ scene_break ] neil : how long you worked here ? what 's it been , less than a week ? you think you can override me when it comes to company policy ? devon : no , no , not at all . this is just an experiment , dad . neil : yeah , well , it failed , devon . lily : what , you -- you have n't even given it a chance . neil : wait a minute . you -- you encouraged this ? lily : yeah , i did , and i think it 's a great idea . why are you getting so upset ? neil : i am the c.e.o . of this company . i am the new c.e.o . it has to be clear from the outset how the chain of command is laid out . leslie : i think everybody should just take a step back here . devon : look , it 's not like we sold off a division without telling you , okay ? all we did was tell people to relax for a day and loosen up . neil : oh , man , if i ever hear that phrase again -- lily : yeah , you know what ? you 're gon na keep hearing it as long as you 're wound up this tight . what is going on with you ? neil : you want to know what 's going on with me ? do you really want to know ? lily : yeah . neil : i just like messing with you , that 's all . ( laughing ) what ? y'all really think i 'm that much of a hard - ass ? all right , you know what ? i 'm insulted . i should be offended right now , really , i should be . ( laughs ) lily : so you 're -- you 're joking ? devon : you 're seriously okay with the music and the -- and the casual dress ? neil : yeah , sure . let 's just see how it goes ... but if productivity slips , it 's back to commandant neil . devon : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] paul : well , i just want you to know , if -- if moving forward ... chris : i know . paul : with this relationship makes you miserable -- chris : wait , wait . wait . once again , you are completely underestimating how i feel about you . paul : ( sighs ) chris : if i could turn this off and walk away and not hurt nina and danny , do n't you think i would do that ? paul : well , you have to admit that you have been resisting the pull for some time . ( laughs ) chris : ( laughs ) yeah , and i ca n't do it any longer . you are stuck with me . paul : i 'm okay with that . so where do we go from here ? chris : i have been thinking a lot about that . paul : really ? chris : well , actually , no , i 've done more than just think about it . i quit my job . paul : you -- you quit your job ? chris : i did . ( laughs ) so i 'm leaving d.c . i 'm coming back to genoa city . paul : wh -- you quit your job ? you 're moving here now ? chris : ( stammers ) okay , yeah , i know -- okay , i - i do n't want to freak you out , right ? paul : mm . chris : but this is what i thought -- if we 're gon na do this , if we 're really gon na do this , we have to be in the same city . and i 'm freaking you out , are n't i ? paul : no , it 's -- i - i just am surprised . i never expected this , that 's all . i mean ... ( laughs ) is it possible to freak out in a good way ? chris : ( laughs ) in a good way ? paul : well , yeah , you know , like freaking out in -- in the best way possible , because , uh ... chris : ( laughs ) paul : i 'm freaking out ! ( laughing ) i 'm very happy , yeah . chris : ( laughs ) i ca n't believe i did it . [ scene_break ] chelsea : you should n't be here . nikki : we have a lot to talk about . chelsea : no , i told you everything i had to say last night . nikki : what 's the matter , chelsea ? what are you afraid of ? chelsea : adam can not find out that i told you about sharon . nikki : well , it 's going to come out . chelsea : no ! no . nikki : i need you to go on record with the authorities . chelsea : it 's not happening . nikki : if you do n't testify , i ca n't pursue this . i do n't have enough evidence . chelsea : that 's not my problem . i 'm sorry . i thought you had a right to know about what happened to your home , but i - i ca n't help you with this any further . i ca n't . nikki : what , are you afraid that adam will be upset ? chelsea : ( sighs ) well , he 's very ... protective of sharon . nikki : oh , yes , i 'm -- i 'm familiar with that . nicholas was , too , until recently , and boy , does she play on that . listen , chelsea . if you do n't help me put sharon behind bars now , she is going to continue to interfere in your marriage . i 've seen her operate . she is relentless . you have the opportunity right now to remove her from the picture permanently . and if you do n't take advantage of that , i promise , you will regret it . [ scene_break ] victor : sharon said something about not feeling well , not thinking clearly . do you know anything about that ? nick : dad , we 've all noticed that sharon has n't been herself lately . victor : and that 's attributable to what , a mental illness or what ? ( knock on door ) sharon : hi . nick : hey . sharon : um ... is noah here ? i need to see him . victor : you 're not gon na involve my grandson in this , all right ? you take responsibility , for once , for the things you have done . be honest . nick : let 's not do this right now , okay ? faith 's home . sharon : she is ? nick : yeah , she was n't feeling well , so i kept her home from school . victor : so apparently , there 's something wrong with you . if that 's the case , i think you should seek treatment ... away from town , some isolated place , so you ca n't do damage to anyone around here . sharon : thanks for stopping him . nick : well , it 's true , is n't it ? you started that fire and you 've lied to me about it , and you got noah to lie to me , too . [ scene_break ] paul : this is fantastic . i 'm so happy . chris : ( chuckles ) and a little scary . it 's okay , you can admit it . paul : no , no , not at all . i - i just , uh ... i guess i 'm a little concerned that you 'll be missing some high - powered career opportunities , or ... chris : mm , mm . i would pass 'em up anyway . paul : we could have talked about the possibility of me coming to d.c . i mean , we still can . chris : i know , but you know what ? i 'm excited for a change in my life , you know ? a change of pace , priorities . i am proud of the work i 've done and what i 've accomplished , but i - i still feel like something is missing , and i am hoping that i 'm gon na find that here with you . paul : wow . i mean , it -- this is like something i had -- i had given up on , a future i had given up on . chris : so what do you have planned for today ? because i have to find a place to live . paul : well , that 's easy -- you can move in with me . chris : no , i - i think -- paul : come on . chris : no , that would be moving too fast . i 'm happy to move a thousand miles to be closer to you , but i do n't know , sharing a bathroom ? paul : oh , god . i - i 've got plenty of room . chris : i know . i just -- i think we should ease into this , each have our own place , till we know for sure . ( giggles ) paul : okay . so what do you say ? you need some help finding an apartment ? chris : i would love that . paul : me , too . chris : okay . ( giggles ) all right . paul : ( giggles ) [ scene_break ] chelsea : i - i should have never told you about sharon . nikki : no , no , you did the right thing -- not just for victor and me , but for your marriage . chelsea : ( sighs ) you do n't understand . if adam finds out about this , he is going to be furious . ( door opens ) nikki : well , hello , adam . adam : nikki . chelsea : hey . um , your -- hey , your conference call 's over already ? adam : no , i forgot my laptop . i need it for the conference . chelsea : mm . adam : what brings you by ? nikki : good to see you . actually , you 're the one i wanted to talk to . i need to find out what you know about sharon and the fire at the ranch . adam : sharon and the fire ? i was n't aware there was a connection between the two . chelsea : uh , she -- nikki just has it in her head that if , um , if sharon did do it , she would have unburdened her soul to you , you know ? adam : why would you say that ? nikki : well , it was obvious last night that the two of you are still very close , whether or not your wife wants to acknowledge that or not . adam : well , i do n't know anything about the fire , and as far as sharon is concerned , i believe she was out of town . nikki : well , should the subject ever come up again -- adam : it wo n't . chelsea : can i walk you out , mrs. newman ? nikki : sure . [ scene_break ] sharon : i 've already answered those questions from you , nick . nick : not honestly . sharon : where 's noah ? nick : you 're talking to me right now . sharon : nick , just tell me where he is . where 's noah ? nick : it 's true . you got him to lie for you , right ? sharon : no ! nick : sharon . sharon : ( sighs ) nick , it -- it just slipped out . i did n't mean to tell him . nick : oh , my god . ( sighs ) sharon : i 'm so sorry . nick : for which part , burning down my family home , or dragging our son into it ? sharon : i did n't mean for any of it to happen . the fire -- i did n't even know what i was doing . i did n't remember it afterward . nick : so are we all just supposed to forget that it happened ? sharon : nick , it was n't me who did those things . it was the disease , so what good would it do to lock me up in prison ? i wo n't get better there . i 'm getting better now . i 'm taking my medication . it 's starting to work . please do n't let your parents take that chance away from me . let me get well . that 's all i 'm asking . [ scene_break ] devon : well , i think it 's absolutely hilarious how we were so worried for no reason . ( chuckles ) lily : i do n't know . dad was pretty convincing when he was reaming us out . devon : no , he was kidding . lily : maybe ... devon : yeah . lily : or he knew leslie was there and realized how it could look to her . devon : really ? you think , when he laughed it off , that was an act ? lily : could be . devon : well , then let 's drink to leslie , the good influence . lily : ( laughs ) devon : you know ? lily : i just think it 's just , you know , how he 's wired . he 's just serious and driven , focused . devon : yeah , he 's type `` a `` all the way , you know ? lily : that 's why mom was just so good for him , you know ? she could just make him laugh and poke fun at him , made him see there was more to life . devon : yeah . lily : he has n't had that since . i mean , a little bit with harmony , but ... devon : you know what it is , too ? i think there 's a lot of guilt mixed in there with it . i know he could n't let go of feeling like he 's let down sofia and moses . lily : he 's just so hard on himself in every part of his life . devon : yeah , and then he ends up being hard on other people , too , without even seeing it . lily : that 's why i think leslie is not the kind of person to put up with that , which could be good for him . devon : oh , shoot , i think it would be great for him . she can shake him loose a little bit . ( chuckles ) lily : yeah , let 's see . devon : well ... [ scene_break ] neil : yeah , i - i did see that research . it 's very interesting . it 's a much broader market than i was expecting . ( clears throat ) yeah , well , you learn something new every day , do n't you ? uh - huh . okay , very good , i 'll talk to you l -- yeah , bye - bye . so what you got for me ? leslie : just a report from the field , based on my own limited observations . you 'll be happy to hear productivity has not fallen off a cliff , and morale is definitely up . neil : uh - huh . well , well . that 's an argument in favor of the occasional casual dress day , though i 'm sure i could marshal just as many points in opposition . leslie : oh , no doubt . but before you do that , do n't you think you should at least attempt to walk a mile in the other side 's casual shoes ? neil : damn , i forgot my sneakers . remember , i did n't get devon 's memo . leslie : oh , stop being so literal , neil . you know what i 'm saying . neil : what ? what ? leslie : let 's just see what impact it might have on your productivity and morale to just , you know ... neil : what -- what are -- what are you doing ? leslie : i promise it wo n't hurt a bit . neil : what are you doing ? leslie : it will not hurt ... one bit . neil : better ? leslie : um , yeah , just , uh , do me a favor -- unbutton the top two buttons . yeah . much improved . feel different ? neil : i feel colder . leslie : um , okay , so i 'm going to check back with you later , see how it worked out . neil : leslie , you do n't have to leave . leslie : yes , i do , if we 're gon na stick to our agreement . neil : and , uh , what agreement is that ? leslie : oh , the one where you said you 'd fire me if the heat between us got to be too much . would n't want you to have to make good on that so soon . neil : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] sharon : oh , no . oh , please , do n't tell me that chelsea threw you out . adam : no . sharon : well , she will , if she finds you here . i would n't be surprised if she follows you over here again , after what she saw last night . she saw us kissing . adam : forget about that for now . sharon , nikki was over at my house this morning . she has it stuck in her head again that you started that fire . sharon : i know . i saw her , too . she -- she was here , and she was telling me she was gon na have me arrested . adam : based on what ? what -- what would put her back on your trail ? sharon : i do n't know . but i saw victor , too , and he was furious . he seemed to know for sure what i had done . adam : well , they did n't bring it up at the party , so what would have happened between then and now ? sharon : um ... chelsea told them . adam : no . no . sharon : adam , she told them . of course she did . adam : no , she was with me at my house this morning when nikki came by . she backed me up completely . sharon : well , who could have told them ? adam : other people knew . sharon : who ? dr. watkins , noah -- neither of them would have any reason to go to victor and nikki . chelsea saw us kissing . adam , this is payback . [ scene_break ] paul : but you only looked at one apartment . chris : yeah , i know , and it 's perfect . paul : perfect ? chris : four rooms , okay ? which are the exact rooms i need -- living room , kitchen , bedroom , bathroom . what are the odds ? paul : okay , let me point out a few things that you might have overlooked , like the leaky faucet , the cracks in the ceiling , the carpeting that has seen better days . chris : yeah , but i would n't worry about that . paul : well , you know , there 's -- you -- you -- you do n't have to rush it . we can keep looking . chris : okay . ( laughs ) you know , the idea is n't to find the greatest place in genoa city . the idea is to find a place as close to you as possible , and i did that , so i 'm happy . paul : ( chuckles ) you know , oh , my god , i think about where i was just a few weeks ago -- facing the possibility of life in prison . chris : mnh - mnh , i was n't gon na let that happen . paul : that seems almost as unreal as this does right now . mm . chris : does that feel real enough for you ? paul : it 's getting there , but i think -- i - i think you can , uh ... chris : ( laughs ) paul : give me a reality ... ( chuckles ) that 's better . chris : mm . [ scene_break ] nikki : so nicholas confronted sharon himself ? victor : well , obviously , she denied setting the fire , and he wanted to believe her . but what is worse than lying to him was that she may have told the truth to noah . nikki : why do you say that ? victor : because after you had it out with her , she came running over to the tack house , looking for him ... nikki : ( sighs ) victor : as if he was gon na save the day for her . nikki : well , he has been protecting her , but ... victor : i know . nikki : the poor kid . she -- how can she put him in such a horrible position ? victor : ( sighs ) i wish she had n't done that . nikki : well , come on , i mean , it 's his mother . yes , she put us through an awful ordeal , but it does n't compare to the chaos she put into his life . i mean , that woman is beyond the help of a team of psychiatrists . it 's not fair to think that he knows the right thing to do . he 's a kid . he just wants to live in peace . victor : i know . well , he 's not gon na have much of that once we bring charges against her . nikki : well , i do n't know if we can . victor : what are you talking about ? nikki : chelsea is refusing to cooperate with the investigation . she thinks that adam might get upset with her , and she 's probably right . victor : did you make it clear to her that she might lose her marriage ? did you see how adam was wrapped up in sharon 's situation ? nikki : i did , but i do n't think i got through to her . victor : ( sighs ) well , i 'll tell you what -- with or without her support , we 're gon na proceed . nikki : how ? i mean , we -- we do n't really have any proof that she started the fire . i mean , yeah , we have the bracelet thing , but she can easily claim that i planted it or it was somehow in the house before the fire started . victor : so you do n't want to do it ? nikki : oh , god , y -- no , i want to do it . there 's no way she 's gon na get away with it . victor : oh , good , my darling . nikki : we have to find a way to hold her responsible , that 's all . victor : baby , i love you , i love you . nikki : ( laughs ) well , i love you , too . mwah . victor : but , you know , when you 're pushed in the corner , when it comes to defending your family , you 're like a lioness . i feel sorry for sharon . i 'm a lucky man . nikki : yeah , well , sharon 's been pretty lucky , too . what if somebody had been staying at the ranch that night ? she would be looking at murder right now . victor : yeah . nikki : i mean , it was a terribly cruel thing to do . we have so many beautiful memories in that house . victor : i know . i promise you , we 'll make new ones . okay ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : uh - oh . forget something else ? adam : yeah . i forgot what a good liar you are . [ scene_break ] devon : please have a seat . leslie : hey , thank you . lily : hi . we are a little scared to go back to the office . leslie : you do n't need to be . he 's doing fine , getting into the spirit of things . lily : uh , not really . devon : mnh ... leslie : yes , really . even loosened his tie . devon : get out of here . lily : wow . yeah . leslie : yeah . devon : that 's an improvement . i 'm gon na get a refill . you want some coffee ? leslie : that 'd be great . thanks . devon : lily ? lily : i 'm fine . devon : all right . lily : so whatever you 're doing with my dad , it is working . leslie : i 'm not doing anything , lily . lily : ( laughs ) no , something 's happening with him , 'cause this morning , he was actually pleasant , so what 's that about ? leslie : well , if he 's changed , it might be because he 's happy to be working with his family . lily : i do n't know . i think he 's happy to be working with someone . leslie : ( sighs ) it wo n't hurt a bit . [ scene_break ] [ neil remembering ] neil : what are you doing ? leslie : it will not hurt . neil : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] paul : ( chuckles ) chris : ( laughs ) ( clears throat ) a little too public ? paul : well , uh , maybe , a tad . we 're grown - ups , you know . chris : ( laughs ) paul : ( chuckles ) and you know , i - i think you had a good point . we have lots of time , and if we 're gon na do this the right way , then ... chris : you 're right . we do have lots of time . paul : come here . ( laughs ) chris : ( chuckling ) paul : maybe i was wrong . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] nick : how about some chicken noodle soup ? does that sound good ? faith : mommy 's soup ? nick : mommy 's soup ? um ... hmm , is that the same as chicken noodle soup ? does it have noodles ? faith : i want mommy . nick : i know , sweetheart . you always want your mommy when you do n't feel good , but the truth is , mommy is n't feeling too good , either , right now . faith : is she getting better ? nick : oh , yeah , she is . she 's taking her medicine , just like you are . she 's gon na get better real soon , okay ? [ scene_break ] sharon : `` police have yet to apprehend a suspect . `` ( sighs ) so the police do n't have a suspect , but nikki and victor are sure it 's me . [ scene_break ] victor : i just wonder if the other fires -- the warehouse and gloworm -- they were just coincidence . nikki : what , you think sharon started those , too ? they have no connection to you or to the family at all . victor : yeah , but , sweetheart , that 's the point . what if they wanted everyone to think the burning of the ranch was just a random fire , like gloworm and the warehouse , without there being a personal vendetta involved ? nikki : well , if that 's true , it worked . we were convinced . victor : that 's right ... until chelsea told us otherwise . nikki : i do n't know . i mean , that 's diabolical , but it 's clever . is sharon that clever ? victor : i do n't think it is about sharon . i think this has everything to do with adam . he wants to protect her . nikki : you really think he would risk going to prison for her ? victor : well , i do n't think that he thinks he 's gon na go to prison . he thinks he 's just very clever , and he does n't think anyone will find out . i got news for him . [ scene_break ] adam : nikki did n't come here with questions about the fire . she already had her answers , did n't she ? from you . you went there last night , to my father , to nikki , and you told them that sharon started that fire . you did n't come back because you decided to trust me . you came back because you felt like you had solved the problem on your own . chelsea : it does solve the problem . the only problem we have ever had has been sharon . adam : sharon is sick . she needs help . chelsea : i do n't care ! she 's not my priority . why is she yours ? i 'm your wife ! adam : that 's right . that 's right , chelsea . keep saying it . you 're my wife . you are my wife and i chose you and i love you , but apparently , that is not enough , is it ? ! it 's not enough ! you have to push things ! you have to take it to the point where sharon could go to jail , take it to the point where she could lose her children . you betrayed me , chelsea . i had a plan and it was working -- all because you 're feeling insecure . chelsea : yeah , and why is that , hmm ? has anything happened in the past 24 hours or so to make me feel less than secure in my marriage ? adam : if there 's no trust and there 's no faith , you ca n't blame that on sharon . getting rid of sharon does n't fix things , chelsea . quite the opposite . ( door slams ) [ next_on ] victoria : you got us two tickets to jamaica . billy : run away with me . avery : i want to be completely open and honest with you . phyllis : this is so unlike jack to be late for a meeting , especially such an important meeting . where is he ? | adam comes downstairs and meets chelsea just as she is bringing him breakfast in bed . adam says he has to get to work because he has a meeting . devon , lily , and leslie meet behind neil 's back concerning the dress code at work . neil comes in and confronts devon about going behind his back . at the coffeehouse , christine tells paul about her meeting with danny . victor and nick discuss how nick is trying to protect sharon from victor 's wrath . victor lets nick know that chelsea insists that sharon set the fire at the ranch . nikki confronts sharon about the fire and promises to make her pay for what she did . neil claims he was only joking and was n't really mad at them for changing the dress code . lily and devon are surprised . christine informs paul that she quit her job and is moving to genoa city . |
victor : what brings you by , son ? nick : i came to see mom . victor : she , uh , had some errands to do and probably do some early christmas shopping , you know ? nick : she does love this time of year . victor : sit down , boy . yeah , she was so looking forward to all of us being together for christmas since we could n't do it at thanksgiving . nick : well , that 's what i wanted to talk to her about -- my not showing up . victor : she knows you were in shock when you found out that dylan mcavoy was your brother . nick : look , dad , i could n't just come over here and sit around and pretend like everything was normal . i just could n't do it . victor : but noah said you spent some time with your children . nick : are we back on sharon again ? victor : i just commented about the fact that i was happy that you spent time with your kids . nick : but not their mother ? victor : she 's taking advantage of you , son . nick : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] sharon : knock , knock . hey . um ... i 'm here for jack . hilary : i 'm sorry . he 's not in . can i take a message ? sharon : i 'm sharon newman . we met at the athletic club bar the other night . hilary : right . hilary curtis . sharon : you work for jack ? neil helped you get the job ? hilary : yes , in spite of my shortcomings . sharon : well , i 'm sure neil would n't have recommended you if you were n't qualified . hilary : i just -- i just do n't want to disappoint him or jack . you know , i 'm really grateful for the opportunities . sharon : ah , that second chance you were talking about . hilary : did you hear everything that neil and i were discussing ? sharon : i 'm sorry . i do n't normally make a habit of eavesdropping or giving unsolicited advice to strangers . it 's just it seemed like you and i were in a similar place . hilary : how so ? sharon : i 'm here for a second chance , too . [ scene_break ] nikki : hello . dylan : hey . uh , what can i get you ? nikki : uh , i - i did n't come in to order anything . dylan : yeah . well , i -- you know , i got a lot to do here right now . nikki : you did n't return my call . dylan : yeah . i 'm sorry about that . i 've just been -- i 've been busy . nikki : i just wanted to make sure that you had gotten my message . the dna results came back , and it 's official . you are my son . [ blender whirring ] dylan : i got your message . nikki : i guess i got mine , too . [ scene_break ] jack : uh , uh , that -- that 's -- that 's not for me . neil : hey , jack . jack : hey . where 've you been ? you 're 20 minutes late . neil : no . no , i 'm not . i 'm 10 minutes late . i texted you . i told i was in a meeting with chelsea and chloe . yeah , jack , i know . show in milan , right ? jack : right . neil : right . well ... everything looks great . jack : good . neil : i got these final designs from chelsea , if you want to see them . jack : no , i - i do n't want to see those . neil : something tells me you did n't call me here to talk about business . [ scene_break ] abby : we missed you guys at thanksgiving . victoria : yeah . you know , billy was n't really ready for a big family get- together . abby : how is billy ? where is he ? i wanted to say hi to him . victoria : he went to the restaurant . abby : that 's great that he 's working . i mean , i know he had n't been doing that for a while . victoria : he 's trying to get back into things . he 's spending more time with johnny and me , and , you know , it 's been hard , but he 's getting there . i think , actually , the support group has really helped him . abby : i 'm glad you 're doing that . victoria : no , not me -- just billy . you know , he sort of wanted to do it on his own . abby : oh . um ... i 'm sorry . victoria : what ? you know what ? it 's for the best . really , it is . and he met this friend there . she 's this woman who lost her 7-year - old son , and , you know , it 's been great . he 's really able to talk to her about how he 's feeling . abby : why ca n't he talk to you ? why is billy talking to a stranger instead of you , especially about something so personal ? victoria : well , you know , that 's just it . losing a child is an extremely personal thing , and unless you 've been there , i mean , you ca n't really understand it , no matter how hard you try . abby : but you lost delia , too . victoria : yeah , i did . but this woman , kelly -- she lost her son tragically , so she 's been through everything that billy 's going through . abby : what about chloe ? i mean , she 'd understand . victoria : i think there 's a part of chloe that still blames billy . abby : oh , god . yeah , it 's -- it 's awful . i mean , i understand , but i do n't know who i feel worse for . victoria : you know what ? i just have to focus on the positive . billy has somebody to lean on , and , yes , i wish it was me , but ... it 's this woman , kelly , and if she can help him , that 's all that matters , right ? abby : still , it 's got to hurt . victoria : i am grateful that billy 's finally turning a corner . he 's going to meetings . he 's really coming around , and , you know , everything 's good . abby : but if it is ever not good , then you know that i 'm here . victoria : yes , i do know that . thank you . so , tell me something else . tell me something about you -- something fun . how are things going between you and tyler ? abby : uh , they 're going . yeah . yeah . we said the `` l `` word , and it was n't awful . it was pretty nice , actually , once we got over the shock of it . victoria : that all sounds very good . abby : yeah . yeah . it is . victoria : so , why do n't you sound so happy ? abby : because this is the point in the relationship where i always find a way to screw things up . [ scene_break ] leslie : so , tell me about your trip to california with abby . tyler : well , it was great . and then it was n't . and then it was again . leslie : oh , wow . sounds roller - coasterish . tyler : things are never quite what you expect with abby . leslie : oh . are you having second thoughts about getting involved ? tyler : no , just the opposite . leslie : really ? tyler : yeah . well , not me . that 's for sure . i mean , when i met her , i thought she was just some , you know , like , rich spoiled girl out to have a good time . leslie : and what -- you were wrong ? tyler : yeah . there is a whole lot more to her than that . i 'm serious , les . she 's amazing . you know , she 's smart . she 's sensitive . she 's generous . that girl has got a great heart . and she 's just -- she 's beautiful inside and out . what ? leslie : i 'm just saying , okay , you were giving me a hard time on thanksgiving about being ready for a picket fence . sounds like you 're the one that 's ready to settle down . [ scene_break ] sharon : actually , this is more like my 10th chance . hilary : yeah . you said you made a few mistakes at the club the other night . sharon : and neil was able to look past mine . and he 's asked me to be an advocate for the jabot models , all because i stuck my nose in a photo shoot that i happened to walk by . hilary : that was you ? i - i heard about that . sharon : so , i was just on my way to h.r . to fill out some employment papers , and i thought i 'd say hi to jack . hilary : oh . you two are friends ? sharon : we 're exes . it 's a long story . but we just realized we were better off with other people . hilary : well , it 's too bad about jack 's fiancée . did you know her ? sharon : um , phyllis . yeah . yeah , i do . hilary : i guess you heard about her accident , then . sharon : oh , it 's terrible . hilary : you know , i have n't known jack for very long , but it is obvious how much he loves her and misses her . that model that you stood up for -- that 's jack and phyllis ' daughter , was n't it ? sharon : summer . hilary : yeah . its weird how they just found out about her being theirs . it 's hard to imagine that a man could lie about being someone 's father for so many years . sharon : well , nick did n't mean to deceive anyone . he 's a good man . hilary : jack 's a good guy , too , you know ? he did n't deserve to be lied to . [ scene_break ] nick : you know , i can remember a time when you were on sharon 's side . victor : and i can remember a time when you did n't want anything to do with her . nick : well , i 'd like to think my shift is a compassionate one . dad , sharon 's battling a mental illness . victor : son , she 's using that as an excuse for all kinds of ill behavior over the years , you know ? she 's trying to draw you back into her life . nick : i can handle sharon . victor : you have been through a lot of emotional upheaval lately . remember that . there 's only so much someone can take . i mean , you found out that summer 's not your daughter , that dylan mcavoy is your brother , and that he 's the reason that avery stood you up at the altar . now your mother wants to take him into our family . nick : now we get to it . victor : get to what ? nick : you want me to be as mad as you are . you are upset that mom hung on to this secret for so long . you can forget it , dad . i am not gon na lay some big guilt trip on mom . [ scene_break ] nikki : i know you 're upset with me . i know you 're confused . [ sighs ] i did n't want to hurt anybody in this , but ... i was so young when i had you , i - i truly thought that giving you up for adoption was the best thing for you , and i 've always wanted that -- just the best , even now . dylan : i have a life , okay ? my parents were great . my mom , penny -- she loved me , she raised me , she stood by me until the end , and i know she did n't say anything , but no matter what , she 's gon na be the only woman in my life who will ever be my mom . nikki : i understand ... dylan : good . i 'm glad . nikki : ... how you feel . dylan : i 'm glad that you understand , nikki , because you seem like a real nice person , but i 'm not ready for this , okay ? i do n't need this in my life . nikki : of course . but if you should change your mind ... i will always be open to you being in mine . dylan : look , if you 're gon na tell me i should give her a chance ... avery : no . that 's the last thing i would do . dylan : you 're the only one who is n't offering an opinion on how i should handle things with nikki . avery : okay . i think everyone 's just trying to help . dylan : well , they ca n't . there 's nothing to fix . avery : well , i do n't think nikki 's trying to fix things as much as make up for lost time . dylan : we did n't lose time . she gave it away . not that it matters . it 's not like i 'm some orphan who grew up with a huge void in my life , okay ? my parents loved me , and i loved them . avery : yes , your parents were the best . but , dylan , i know better than anybody what it 's like to find out everything you believed about your parents is n't true . dylan : i just do n't understand why my mom did n't tell me . but it does n't change how i feel about her or my dad . avery : of course not , and i do n't think that 's what nikki wants . dylan : then why did she bring up all this stuff ? why ? if she did n't think i would suddenly consider her my mom , what was the point ? avery : i think she just wanted you to know the truth . dylan : okay . now i know . avery : you know that she 's your biological mother , but you still have a father out there , too . dylan : terry mcavoy is my father . avery : yes , he is , and he was amazing . he loved you . he taught you about baseball and building things and life . yes , he is your father . but your biological father is ian ward , and you must have some questions about him . [ scene_break ] nick : look , i know there 's a lot about this that irritates you . that she did n't tell you about the kid is just one part of it . victor : well , she should have been honest with me , son . nick : well , clearly , she was worried about your reaction . victor : that 's hogwash . she knows she can come to me with anything . nick : sometimes the fact that you 've hidden something -- it becomes bigger than the secret itself , and as more time passes , it gets harder and harder to tell the truth . victor : yeah , but that 's no excuse . nick : no , it is n't , but i understand what mom 's going through . it 's just too bad that , of the 7 billion people that are on this planet , the kid she put up for adoption just happens to be dylan mcavoy . victor : yeah , but if she had been honest about it , we would n't be going through any of this . nick : you 're right , but i 'm not gon na judge mom for her actions . clearly , you 're going to . [ door opens , closes ] [ scene_break ] sharon : i 'm not saying what nick did was right . it was n't . but ... we 've all done things we regret . hilary : agreed . sharon : and nick did try to make things right . that 's why he took the second paternity test . hilary : it 's funny that he decided to do that after all these years . sharon : in his heart , he feels that this is the way things should have been -- jack being summer 's father . if the first dna test had just shown that , things would have been so different . hilary : jack might have stayed with phyllis all those years . sharon : and nick would have stayed with me and our son . hilary : it 's amazing how one decision can just change everything . sharon : yeah . hilary : well , at least you 're all getting a second chance now , if you can get past all the lies and deception . sharon : i have to believe we can . hilary : you 're lucky . i know some people will never forgive me for the things i 've done . sharon : you forgive yourself , remember ? do n't worry about what other people think . hilary : that 's easier said than done . sharon : i know . i have to go . tell jack i was here ? hilary : will do . [ scene_break ] jack : no , you 're right , neil . i did n't ask you to meet me to talk about business . neil : jack , i 'm here for you . talk to me . jack : summer and i went to visit phyllis for thanksgiving . the trip did n't quite go as we 'd hoped . neil : oh , i 'm so sorry to hear that . jack : yeah . it was summer 's idea , which i loved . she had it in her head that once phyllis sensed the two of us in the room that maybe she 'd come to . i got so caught up in her excitement that i started to believe it myself -- convinced myself that maybe today was the day she 'd ... squeeze my hand again or something -- anything -- to let us know she 'd be coming back . when she did n't , summer was crushed . she said she was n't , but i could tell by the look in her eyes she was losing hope . neil : so , summer was crushed ? what about you ? [ scene_break ] hilary : sharon was here . [ pen clicking ] hilary : oxydycone . [ scene_break ] jack : well , i have n't given up hope , if that 's what you 're asking . neil : it is n't . jack : was i tempted ? yeah , that 's why i called you . neil : oh , i 'm so glad that you did , jack . jack : i do n't know how many times i can keep asking my friends to pull me back from the edge , though . neil : hey , hey , hey , hey , listen to me -- as many times as you need to . that 's how you get through the holidays -- christmas , new year 's , all the other days in between -- with help , from me and everybody else who cares about you . jack : you know , when i stopped using , when i got clean , i somehow thought it would be easier after that . neil : yeah , right . we all think that in the beginning . and then you realize it 's an ongoing struggle . jack : yeah , i keep learning that lesson with every setback . it just seems i 've had more than my share of setbacks lately . neil : and i really sympathize with you . and those empty chairs at thanksgiving must be so hard to take . but you had a lot of people around your table , right ? jack : yeah , i did . yeah . ashley was there . she was in town . traci 's been here for a while , and abby and kyle and summer , and , yeah , it did make me feel better to have everyone there . how 'bout you ? did you get to spend thanksgiving with devon and lily ? neil : oh , yeah -- devon , lily , moses and the twins , and a very special lady that i happen to be in love with . jack : well , it does n't get much better than that , does it ? neil : hey , i - i 'm sorry . i - i did n't mean to say that . jack : no , no , no , no . do n't you dare apologize for that . no . i am thrilled for you and leslie . neil : thank you . it 's been a long time since i 've , you know , been this happy . jack : you deserve it . neil : thanks . as a matter of fact , uh ... i want to show you something . look at this . jack : it 's just all so sudden . neil : [ laughs ] jack : congratulations , man . she 's a lucky woman . neil : i just hope she agrees with you . [ scene_break ] tyler : you 're crazy . me , settle down ? leslie : all right . well , from the way you were talking , it sure sounded like it . tyler : all right . well , then , you need to get your hearing checked , because i got no plans . leslie : so , you 're not serious about abby ? tyler : i did n't say that . it 's just that -- i do n't know -- the last time i put a ring on a woman 's finger , the whole thing blew up . leslie : your relationship with mariah ended because the b -- she cheated on you . tyler : all right . well , i got to take some of that blame , too -- all right ? -- 'cause i rushed her . leslie : oh , my god . i ca n't believe you 're defending her . tyler : i 'm not defending her . it 's just that we were n't even together that long , you know ? she freaked out at the thought of spending her life with the same person . you can relate to that . come on . leslie : she should have said no when you proposed . tyler : yeah , well , i should have seen that she was n't ready . you know , hell -- maybe i did n't want to . but , either way , i 'm glad it did n't work out , or else i would have never found abby , so ... leslie : abby , who you 're not contemplating a future with . tyler : i 'm just not making any plans . i 'm taking things slow . i do not want to mess things up this time . leslie : she 's the one , is n't she ? tyler : maybe . leslie : [ chuckles ] well , is n't that something ? we both found the person we want to be with . [ scene_break ] avery : dylan , will you just hear me out ? dylan : avery , i told you i am not interested in ian ward , okay ? avery : okay . well , then , you can throw this away . but i did some research . he disappeared after the truth came out about the cult and his illegal activities , and this is everything that i could find about him and the new world . look , it may give you some insight into the man who 's responsible for you being here . [ scene_break ] nikki : are you gon na answer your son ? victor : your son came to see you . nick : i was with dylan when he got the dna results . nikki : i wanted to tell you in person . nick : mom , i did n't need to see a test to know that what you told us the other night at the club was true . nikki : i 'm so sorry it came out that way . nick : we did n't know dylan was gon na be there , and , in all honesty , i should have handled everything a lot better . nikki : to blurt it out like that that he 's my son -- that 's not how i wanted you to find out you had a brother . nick : or that it was dylan ? nikki : i know that was a shock . nick : well , again , i should have handled it better . victor : son , no one blames you for reacting the way you did . you found out that dylan mcavoy is your brother , with avery standing right there . nick : if anyone understands why you did n't come forward with the truth sooner , it 's me . i mean , what kind of hypocrite would i be to pass any judgment on any of the choices you made ? the fact that your other son is dylan -- that 's just something i 'm gon na have to deal with . nikki : oh , sweetheart , thank you . victor : well , look who 's there . victoria : hi . oh , um , i 'm not interrupting , am i ? victor : no . we 're happy you 're here . i love it when my family is together . victoria : well , we 're not all here , dad . victor : you 're right . abby is not here . victoria : yeah , or adam -- the son that nobody wants to mention . nick : i 'm out of here . nikki : honey , i 'm really glad that we had this talk . nick : yeah , me , too . dad . victor : all right , son . victoria : uh ... nick , i 'll walk you out . nick : okay . victoria : hey . so , um , i wanted to talk to you about dylan . you know , he 's been a really good friend to billy -- one of the only people that 's been able to reach him since dee dee died . nick : okay . victoria : um ... [ sighs ] and i know that the situation is -- nick : ridiculous ? insane ? unbelievable ? victoria : yeah , it is , but it 's not dylan 's fault . he did n't know that he was adopted . he did n't know that his brother loved the same woman that he loved . you know that . nick : what do you want me to say , vick -- that i 'm cool with this , that i hope that we can all just be this big , happy family someday ? 'cause i ca n't say that . victoria : i 'm sorry to hear you say that . do you remember when i came back from boarding school and you told me that you had my back , no matter what ? you always have . you 've defended me to dad , to j.t . , to billy . whenever you thought that they were treating me wrong , you defended me . and do you remember last year , when i got kidnapped ? you showed up in miami with billy . you 're my hero , okay ? you 're my best friend . nick : what about dylan ? victoria : i do n't know . i mean , i 'd kind of like him to be part of my life , too . i want him to be a part of our family . that does n't have to change things between us , right ? nick : feels like it already has . [ door opens , closes ] [ scene_break ] dylan : i 've heard enough about ian ward to know that i do n't want to read this , okay ? avery : you 've been through a lot lately , and it 's gon na take some time for all of this to sink in , and once it does -- dylan : nothing 's gon na change . i 've known men like ward -- men with no morals , no honor , men who lie , take advantage of innocent people without a second thought . avery : dylan , do n't you at least want to know if the man is dead or alive ? [ scene_break ] neil : leslie ... would you do me the honor of -- `` do me the honor `` ? well , no . i ca n't say that . that 's way too stiff . um ... okay , okay . ah , ah , ah , ah . um ... baby ... i love you , and i want you to be my wife . leslie : i 'm meeting neil winters . thank you . thanks . neil : well , looky here -- ama -- you look beautiful ! i love this . is this new ? leslie : no . neil : no ? leslie : no . neil : well , it is beautiful , just like you . leslie : all right . neil : hmm ? leslie : okay . what 's going on ? neil : what do you mean ? c - ca n't a man compliment his beautiful lady ? leslie : you 're up to something . neil : i 'm up to something ? what ? why would you say that ? leslie : oh , wow . yeah . the fake innocence ? yeah . it 's not gon na work . it 's not going to make me back off . spill the beans . what 's going on ? neil : [ chuckles nervously ] [ scene_break ] hilary : so , this is the focus - group analysis from abby and lily . there are two reports . the first one is on our latest lipstick , and the second one is on mascara -- no , eye shadow . and , um , this is from advertising . brian said to be sure and look at the packaging ideas for the new men 's cologne . they want the order by the 15th . and i think that 's everything . jack : what about the r & d report i asked for ? hilary : oh . um , did n't i upload those ? jack : no , you did n't . hilary : um , sorry . i thought i did . jack : hilary , what 's going on ? hilary : nothing . it 's just -- it 's one report . jack : hilary , you 're not telling me something . hilary : you know how much i appreciate this job , right ? and after everything that happened with neil and cane , for you to trust me -- i just do n't want you to think that i -- jack : think what ? hilary : i was -- i was just looking for a piece of paper . i was n't snooping , i swear . i would never do that . i respect your privacy . jack : just tell me what 's going on . hilary : i found these . i read online that you got hooked on prescription pills after your back surgery . jack : yeah , i had a serious problem . and i got clean , thanks to phyllis . and i 've stayed that way . hilary : then , um , what are these ? jack : these ... i went to visit phyllis thanksgiving , and it did n't go so well . she was so still . and if you knew phyllis , [ chuckles ] she was never still . and seeing her like that and then coming home and watching my brother get through the holiday without his daughter and kyle working at chancellor - newman , it all came to a head , and in a weak moment , i ... arranged to get these pills . hilary : did you take any of them ? jack : no . hilary : because , you know , when things came to a head for my mom , she could n't resist the urge , and she went out and got drunk with neil , and it ended up being her last night . jack : i 'm so sorry . hilary : just ... just get rid of these . jack : yeah . i plan to . hilary : i know i 'm just your assistant , but if you need me to do anything to help -- jack : no , no , no . thank you . that 's -- that 's -- that 's very kind of you . i 've got a very good support system -- not just my family . i 've got friends , and all i have to do is pick up the phone , and they 'll be there . hilary : that 's good . you 're lucky . you know , some people do n't have anybody . jack : including you ? [ scene_break ] abby : victoria 's willing to do whatever it takes to help billy deal with his grief and to keep their marriage together . tyler : well , you know , if something 's worth fighting for -- abby : that 's what i wanted to talk to you about . tyler : uh - oh . abby : i 'm sorry . [ chuckles ] i went off the freak - out meter earlier , and you were right . when a relationship gets to a certain point , i just make excuses and find a way to blow it up . that 's what i was doing . i was looking for a way out . but i do n't want to do that this time . tyler : i 'm glad that you said that , because ... this is different , what we have . abby : for me , too . tyler : yeah . you know , it 's , like , the first time that i feel like i do n't have to leave my baggage at the door , you know , or pretend to be somebody or something that i 'm not . abby : yeah . i can be myself around you , too , and that was n't who i am . i 'm not insecure . i 'm ashley abbott 's daughter . i am abby damn newman . i have men falling at my feet , tyler , and i am not jealous of some ex . i do n't even remember her name . so , from now on , only me , only honesty . i hope that does n't scare you away . tyler : no . no way . you know , my parents -- they were one big , lying , cheating mess . i did n't know that people could have open , honest relationships . abby : until now ? tyler : yeah . until now . [ scene_break ] dylan : it does n't matter what 's in this file . dead or alive , ian ward is dead to me . avery : are you sure ? dylan : what ? why would i want to know about a guy like this i have no connection to ? avery : for closure . dylan : closure ? avery , there 's not gon na be any closure , okay ? its lies on top of lies . finding out about ian ward is just gon na -- i 'm sick of being jerked around by decisions made by nikki and other people that i ca n't control , that i can not change . everybody 's telling me what to do , how to feel , and where i belong . i know ... how i feel . and i know where i belong , okay ? i do n't want to keep looking back . please . i just want to move forward . [ scene_break ] sharon : i 'm glad you came by . i was gon na have to wait for noah to bring those down , and faith 's been driving me crazy about getting started decorating . nick : yeah . it 's a good thing she left miss patsy at my place . sharon : oh , thanks for bringing her by . and thanks for bringing the boxes down . nick : yeah . it feels like just yesterday that i was taking those upstairs for you . sharon : the last 12 months have flown by . nick : well , you 've come a long way in a year . sharon : from being a wreck , you mean ? nick : that 's not the way i was gon na put it . sharon : you know ... i just want to focus on having a really nice christmas and look forward to what lies ahead in the new year . nick : like your new job . sharon : yes ! i 'm so excited ! nick : i am so glad that you 're gon na be able to be there for summer and look out for her , especially since phyllis ca n't . sharon : i 'm sorry summer 's hurt so much . nick : that 's kind of a pattern with all the women in my life -- summer , phyllis , avery . i mean , this time last year , i was scouring the internet , looking for an easy - bake oven . [ chuckles ] you should have seen her face when she opened it . sharon : i hate seeing you like this . nick : well , i brought it on myself . sharon : not all of it . [ scene_break ] leslie : just give me a hint . just a little one ? please ? neil : i ... was just ... thinking about your christmas present . leslie : oh , nice . now , you already know i 'm pro present . neil : mm - hmm . leslie : so , what 'd you get me ? neil : n - no . that 's not gon na -- it 's a surprise , all right ? you 're gon na have to wait . leslie : no . i really -- i do n't like surprises . really , just tell me . neil : do n't you love that feeling of anticipation and excitement -- you know , waiting for the big day ? remember -- remember what that felt like , when you were a little kid ? leslie : actually , i really do n't . i mean , christmas was just another day of my parents screaming at each other . then after my mom passed and gus went to prison , i mean , my aunt -- she really tried to make holidays special for tyler and me , but , no -- it just was never really a happy time . neil : hey . come here . i 'm gon na change all that . leslie : you already have . neil : you ai n't seen nothin ' yet . [ scene_break ] nick : i appreciate you trying to make me feel better . sharon : well , they 're not just words , nick . you 're not to blame for everything that 's gone wrong in your life lately . nick : i guess dylan turning out to be my brother is on my mom , but the rest -- sharon : not your fault . nick : why do you keep saying that ? sharon : because ... i hate to see you beat yourself up over things that you 're not responsible for . nick : if you 're talking about what happened with avery ... sharon : you know ... things did n't fall apart for the two of you because of anything that you did wrong . nick : yeah . she never got over dylan . sharon : and i 'm glad you realize that , because i would n't want you to think that you 're not good enough . you are , nick . you 're a good man , and you did n't deserve what happened to you . nick : thanks . sharon : i just wish i could do more . [ scene_break ] [ cell phone beeps ] avery : that 's me . dylan : [ sighs ] avery : um ... yeah . i have an appointment . i - i have to go , actually . dylan : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] nikki : is everything okay between you and nicholas ? victoria : yeah , i hope so . victor : what were you two talking about ? victoria : i just told him that i 'm ... willing to accept dylan into my family . nikki : oh , sweetheart , thank you . i appreciate that -- more than you 'll ever know . victor : i do n't get any of this . how -- how can you say that when you know how ... much pain he has caused your brother and the rest of the family ? victoria : really , dad ? listen , i just -- i mean , i 'm sorry . i - i wish you would understand . dylan has been a really good friend to billy . victor : oh , really ? oh , it warms the cockles of my heart . billy boy abbott , friends with that dylan whatever - his - name - is . hell will freeze over before i invite that boy into this house or into our family . victoria : really , dad ? i 'm sorry to hear you say that , because he 's welcome in my family . | nick goes to visit nikki but finds out from victor that she went christmas shopping . victor gives nick a lecture on how sharon is taking advantage of him . sharon goes to visit jack but encounters hilary instead . they begin to discuss how people can be given second chances . hilary asks sharon about her connection to jack . sharon lets her know that jack is her ex . they also discuss phyllis and summer . nikki goes to visit dylan at crimson lights and finds him fixing a toaster . she says she tried to call him . he informs her that he got the message . nikki looks at him and tells him that she got his message too . jack grows impatient waiting for neil to join him for lunch . when neil does arrive , he lets jack know that he was in a meeting with chelsea and chloe . abby visits victoria to check on billy but is quite put out when she finds out that billy met a woman with whom he has been spending a lot of time . abby asks if chloe could help billy through this . victoria feels that chloe blames billy for delia 's accident . leslie and tyler meet at the coffeehouse and she is quite surprised how he talks about abby . nick lets victor know that he will not lay a guilt trip on nikki because of dylan being her son . |
kelly : as i was saying , jack made a special trip to georgia just to say goodbye to you so when he told me he loved me , he was free of you ! jack : kelly ! phyllis : oh , perfect timing , jack . kelly : absolutely ! i am done with her ! phyllis : i will decide when we 're done ! jack : this is not the place . phyllis : oh , you 're telling me that ? really ? kelly : you should go . please . leave my place of business . phyllis : oh , are you kicking me out ? jack : we 're going upstairs . come on . come on . austin : hey . mariah : hi . austin : summer , it is me again . please call me when you track down your mom , okay ? kevin : what ? what 's the problem ? mariah : with what ? kevin : you know , that -- that thing that just happened , the kiss . mariah : i just did n't ... kevin : oh , i get it . you do n't want austin to get the wrong idea ? mariah : who cares about austin ? kevin : so it 's me ? i 'm the one with the wrong idea ? chelsea : yep . uh - huh . okay . right , well , like i said , i got to go . bye . okay , where to next ? billy : that was a lot of uh - huhs and yeahs and sounds that were n't exactly words in that phone call . secretive . chelsea : well , ' tis the season . should we go to the toy store ? billy : ah . who was on the phone , chels ? chelsea : um ... jeff . he dropped his bogus lawsuit against the hospital , and the d.a . has dropped all the charges against stitch . so , my hot chocolate 's getting cold . do you want to ... billy : how much did you pay him ? chelsea : [ chuckles ] what makes you assume that -- billy : because it 's your dad we 're talking about , and he always has his hand out , so ... how much ? chelsea : enough to get him to do the right thing . is n't that what you wanted ? billy : even stitch does n't deserve to be scammed . chelsea : so we will just consider it our good deed in the spirit of the season . billy : and that earns lots of points on santa 's `` nice `` list . chelsea : oh , yeah ? what else does it get me , huh ? billy : a lot more of this . chelsea : oh . well , then i 'm really happy that we 're spending christmas together this year . billy : yeah . me , too . you know , i want eggnog and candy canes and ... chelsea : mistletoe . billy : yeah . and lots of presents under the tree for you and me and the boys and delia only to be opened on christmas morning . chelsea : you mean katie . billy : yeah . what 'd i say ? chelsea : delia . billy : oh , i mean , that -- that 's just a slip . chelsea : i think it 's more than that . sage : no exercises today ? adam : brain work today . sage : hmm . you must be exhausted after your foray into genoa city . adam : my first big outing since the accident . sage : yeah , you almost blew it . adam : until you saved me , right ? sage : is that a thank you ? adam : getting me out of that club after seeing billy and chelsea together , that 's what i needed , talking me down , so ... sage : look , i know how hard this is . and like i said , this transition 's gon na take some time . adam : well , i disagree completely . yesterday convinced me . the only way to do this is just to dive right in and do it . i need to get back to my life and reclaim my family . chelsea : calling your new daughter delia ... billy : it did n't mean anything , chels . it 's a habit . you know , i think about kids , and my mind automatically goes to my first - born . chelsea : are you sure that 's all it was ? billy : yeah , i mean , what else would it be ? chelsea : well , i - i do n't know . maybe you were thinking that your new daughter with victoria could be a - a second chance . billy : no . no . that 's not it at all . chelsea : it would be understandable . you know , you just lost your child and -- billy : katie is her own person , okay ? she 's not some warped opportunity for me to replace what i 've lost . chelsea : even on christmas ? billy : i mean , yeah , okay ? when i 'm watching connor tearing through his presents , i 'm gon na be thinking about delia . but not because he 's a replacement . because watching that kind of unbridled excitement would remind me of delia in a good way . chelsea : what about when you go over to victoria 's on christmas morning and you spend time with katie and johnny ? billy : is that how you think this is gon na go ? that we 're gon na rip through presents at your place then bolt over to victoria 's for christmas over there ? chelsea : no , it -- it does n't matter . i mean , when we do our tree thing , that 's just about scheduling . i 'm just saying i think it 's important for you to spend time with your kids . billy : and time with you . and if i should happen to slip up and call katie delia ... chelsea : it 's just an accident . billy : right . right . i do n't ever want to put that kind of pressure on my baby girl . you ca n't replace someone that you loved and lost with somebody else . chelsea : it 's kind of like , you know , with adam . i mean , i loved him , but i certainly do n't consider the time i spend with you as -- as -- as a way to replace him . billy : i certainly hope not considering how worthless and malicious adam was . sage : you ca n't renege on our deal . adam : i 'm not gon na abandon constance . sage : then how are you possibly -- adam : i 'll have to go back and forth between here and genoa city . sage : you 're rushing into this . i do n't like this at all . you 're taking on too much too soon . adam : okay , well , that 's your opinion . sage : checkmate . you 're unprepared . adam : okay . maybe i was n't as prepared as i should have been yesterday . sage : for seeing chelsea with billy ? adam : [ groans ] that was an inconvenience . what really worried me was that she might not be convinced that i am who i claim to be . sage : yeah , you 're not enough like gabriel . adam : okay . in what way ? sage : i can not explain -- adam : i ca n't keep wasting time here , okay ? i need to -- i need to be able to sell myself with utter confidence as gabriel bingham . sage : in a few more weeks -- adam : no , i need the information now ! i need more ! sage : oh , is that right ? adam : you want me to say it ? do you need to hear it ? i need your help , sage . help me . i need to know everything there is to know about this guy , okay ? i need to know details , uh , the books that he liked to read , the sports that he was into , the clothes he wore . why that sweater ? why -- why that tie ? why did he wear that ? what -- i need to know all these details . sage : all right . i 'll make some notes , and we 'll start tomorrow . adam : or we could start now . mariah : did i say there was a problem ? kevin : no , you just kissed me . mariah : no , you kissed me . you moved in , and then i moved in . kevin : yeah , and then you could n't get away fast enough . mariah : no , that 's not what happened . kevin : that 's exactly what -- austin : hey , kev . kevin : austin . austin : hey , are you heading out soon ? mariah : why do you ask ? austin : 'cause i 'm the next shift . anything i need to know ? mariah : um , yeah . i , uh , i - i restocked the liquor but not the bar -- the beer . i - i did n't do that . austin : why are you being weird ? mariah : i did n't get much sleep . kevin : rough morning . [ cell phone beeps ] mariah : oh , your wife 's really got you trained . austin : that 's the mariah i know . kevin : so , what 's up , austin ? austin : summer 's trying to track down her mom . kevin : wait , wait , wait . phyllis took off ? austin : yeah . look , she came over for lunch , and then things got intense and she ran out . mariah : intense over what ? austin : we think phyllis may have figured out that jack was seriously into kelly . kevin : ooh . austin : yeah . and you know phyllis . kevin : well , if she has sniffed out kelly , the best thing for you and summer is to steer clear of the blast zone . phyllis : i know everything -- everything -- that happened with you and that woman while i was gone ! jack : everything ? phyllis : yeah . not that you bothered to tell me one word . i had to figure it out all on my own , jack . jack : so , instead of coming to me and asking , you attack kelly ? phyllis : oh , yeah , because i was coming after you next . but i wanted to get a few things straight with that slut first ! jack : stay here and get your act together . phyllis : where the hell are you going ? jack : to check on kelly ! phyllis : oh , kelly is not wearing your ring . jack : i 'm well aware of that , thank you . phyllis : she 's not your concern anymore , jack . you made your choice . and that woman can take of herself just fine . jack : that woman deserves my compassion -- phyllis : oh , was she a victim here ? jack : she does not deserve -- phyllis : are you going to leave me and make sure she 's okay ? is that what you 're gon na do ? jack : i am ! stay here . phyllis : [ sighs ] summer : kelly , hi . i 'm looking for my mom or jack . i think my mom knows . kelly : phyllis thought she knew everything about jack and me , but she did n't . summer : you saw my mom ? kelly : yes . and i was more than happy to fill her in . it was quite a scene . summer : okay , i was scared that this was gon na happen . um , do you know where my mom is right now ? kelly : no , jack dragged her off somewhere before it could get any worse . jack : summer , i need a moment alone with kelly . your mother 's upstairs in the office , okay ? summer : okay . jack : kelly . kelly , please . kelly : what do you want ? jack : i want to know that you 're okay . kelly : do n't you dare tell me how sorry you are ! jack : listen , all i want to say -- kelly : no ! i do n't want to hear it , jack . i am gon na be fine . you 're the one who made a horrible mistake . and you 're gon na spend the rest of your life regretting it . kelly : i heard a lot about phyllis , how jealous she could be , how over - the - top she was . but i had no idea what a flat - out psycho she actually is . jack : i am not gon na try to defend phyllis to you . kelly : well , good ! 'cause she 's indefensible ! the things that she said to me , jack . jack : what she did she should never have done . coming here , coming after you , i wish i could have stopped her . kelly : you could have , but you did n't . instead of blaming you like she should have , she came after me . she attacked me , tried to demean me . i can not believe that is the woman that you talked so much about , the one that you love so much , the one who brought so much joy into your life . i can not believe you chose that woman over me . phyllis : did jack call you in for reinforcement ? summer : no , i came looking for you on my own . phyllis : to reel me in ? summer : what are you talking about ? i was worried about you . phyllis : i 'm sorry that i worried you . i am fine , honey . i am . summer : when you got that upset , i knew it had to be about something more than jack selling your old apartment . phyllis : yeah , it was . summer : you were talking about kelly . phyllis : you knew ? summer : mom . phyllis : oh , my god . and you kept it from me ? summer : i did n't want to . it was terrible not being able to tell you the truth . phyllis : did jack ... summer : no , no , no . jack did n't tell me to keep quiet about it . it was n't like that . phyllis : then what was it like ? summer : there were so many times that i wanted to tell you everything , but i was scared that it might just push you over the edge and then you 'd get sick again ! phyllis : i needed to hear the truth , summer . summer : i know you did , but how could i risk that ? i was so happy and thankful that you were back , mom , and i 'm sorry , but i just thought eventually at the right time jack would tell you about kelly , so i waited and i waited , and ... now you 're really mad at me . phyllis : i 'm not mad at you . just sit . sit down . never at you . summer : i should have told you . i 'm sorry . phyllis : yes , you should have . but it 's all right . i 'm sorry that i got so upset before . i never should have put any of this on you . it 's just ... honey , it has been shocking finding out everything that has happened while i was gone . summer : i 'll help in any way that i can , mom . phyllis : i know you will . i know you will . summer : at least now you know everything . phyllis : [ scoffs ] not everything . there 's still something i need you to tell me . sage : this is where gabriel kept his most prized personal possessions . adam : yeah ? sage : yep . adam : handsome fella . sure got around a lot , did n't he ? exceptional taste . nothing but the best . sage : this was his favorite watch . adam : `` with much love , dad . `` you knew him well , did n't you ? sage : we spent some time together . adam : yeah ? he the guy who taught you how to play chess so well ? sage : i taught him . adam : okay . sage : that 's a college graduation gift from his dad . they were very close . he was very devastated when his father passed . adam : i 'm gon na have to figure out a way to fake that kind of paternal love . sage : victor newman was n't -- adam : my father and i never really had [ chuckles ] that kind of relationship , no . left pocket or right ? sage : left . what about your mother ? adam : uh , my mother was ... [ chuckles ] my mother was the most wonderful person i 've ever known . sage : what was she like ? adam : i really , um , appreciate you showing me these things , you know ? fills in some of the gaps . sage : well , you know , it 's just a start , so do n't get ahead of yourself . adam : now it 's time to see if i know gabriel bingham well enough to fool the world . chelsea : i understand why you feel the way you do about adam . billy : well , good , because those feelings are n't going to change . the guy killed my daughter . chelsea : i know , billy . i know . but sometimes it -- it hurts me to hear you criticize him . billy : i do n't ever want to hurt you . but when i hear that guy 's name , i see red , and it makes me glad that he is dead and gone . i 'm sorry . i know that today is the day we 're supposed to be planning our first christmas together , so maybe we should just leave adam out of it . chelsea : you really do n't get it , do you ? you do n't ! maybe this is our first christmas together , but it is my first christmas without adam . last year , we actually spent a wonderful holiday together , and -- and we certainly did n't realize it was gon na be our last , so ... billy : well , however much happiness you had last christmas , it was all a lie , chelsea . chelsea : okay . billy : it was a lie because he knew that he had just killed my daughter , and he was just pretending ! chelsea : i know , billy ! but it does n't erase the memories that we share , all right ? billy : maybe we would be better off if we just did n't talk about it -- chelsea : but we do talk about it because every single time i mention his name , you -- billy : i know . i bring up how much i hate the guy . chelsea : i have very mixed emotions about how i feel about adam . i am torn , okay , between the man that i loved and the man who took delia 's life . billy : i do n't know what you want from me . chelsea : i want you to be sensitive for , like , one second , maybe be aware ! be aware that it 's almost the one - year anniversary of his death . that 's coming around the corner . be aware . billy : i will try and be more sensitive . chelsea : thank you . billy : but if are looking for me to let go of the hatred that i feel for adam just because the two of us are together , i ca n't do that . austin : i just do n't want summer to get caught in the crossfire when phyllis goes after kelly and jack . you done ? mariah : uh , yeah , finally . austin : i 'll take it to the office . mariah : thanks . [ door opens , closes ] mariah : you ca n't just kiss someone . kevin : did n't you like it ? mariah : i did n't expect it . kevin : well , i did n't plan it . it 's called being in the moment . mariah : a moment of what ? kevin : affection . i opened up about my brother , and you comforted me . mariah : oh , comfort through kissing . kevin : yeah . friends comfort each other through kissing all the time . mariah : oh , do they ? well , you know , if that 's the kind of friends we are , kevin , then what are we supposed to do now ? have sex ? billy : i ca n't pretend that adam never existed . chelsea : i 'm not asking you to . but despite what happened , he 's still my son 's father . billy : and you do n't want connor to know that adam killed delia ? chelsea : one day , eventually , i will tell him . but all connor needs to know now is how much his father loved him . billy : just not as much as he loved himself . chelsea : see ? that right there , you ca n't be doing that . you ca n't be saying those types of things in front of me or my kid . billy : i ca n't help how i feel . chelsea : i understand that when you look at connor , you think of delia and you think of what adam took from you . but do you know what i see ? i see a son that adam gave him , and i see that he is resembling his father more and more every day . billy : me , too . chelsea : that ca n't be easy on you . billy : no . no , it is n't . chelsea : if you really love me , billy , and if you really care about connor as much as you say you do , you have to accept the fact that adam will always be a part of our lives . adam : boarding school , switzerland . sage : college ? adam : princeton . sage : why princeton ? adam : legacy . sage : smile more when you talk . sport ? adam : uh , that 's easy . sailing . sage : no . adam : no , wait . uh , he enjoyed sailing . he loved it . but he joined the crew team . sage : for how long ? adam : two years at princeton and then junior year in london , which did n't go well because he loved the pubs more than he loved his courses . and then after that , his pathway to graduation was , let 's say , um , circuitous . sage : gabriel was very smart . he just did n't like academia . that 's all . adam : that 's what they all say . he was a screw - up who got by on charm and personality . i know the type . sage : gabriel was very kind and sweet , and everyone around him felt that . you might want to keep that in mind . adam : yes , ma'am . sage : and try and suppress your actual personality when you 're out there being gabriel , will you ? adam : you trying to tell me you do n't think i 'm sweet ? sage : yeah , sweet like arsenic . adam : [ chuckles ] that 's cute . sage : uh , okay . after school . adam : uh , he went to go work with daddy in the mines . sage : software . adam : yes , i know . software . but , uh , gibe was n't that hard of a worker , was he ? sage : i never said that . adam : no , i gleaned that . while he was off on his adventures , his company went under . sage : no , the company did n't go under . it was taken over . hostile takeover . adam : which is what happens when the senior v.p . of operations is off gallivanting around the world instead of paying attention to his business . sage : you know what ? we 're done for now . adam : i 'm ready . sage : no , you 're not ready , not at all . adam : i got one question wrong . sage : no , you know the facts . you spit them out like you 're taking a test . you 're nothing like gabriel bingham . and besides , you 're a mess . adam : what are you talking about ? my strength 's almost all the way back . i feel great . sage : i 'm not talking about physical strength . you saw how shaken you were yesterday when you saw your wife with billy abbott . adam : and now i 'm , you know , past that . sage : no , if you do n't get emotionally strong , this whole thing -- this whole thing will fall apart . phyllis : how did you feel about jack and kelly ? summer : i was a brat about them being together for a long time . phyllis : oh . that 's sweet . summer : but eventually i tried to accept it . phyllis : you liked her ? summer : i love jack like he was my dad , and he was finally starting to look like himself again . you know , not constantly miserable . phyllis : kelly said that -- did jack visit me at the clinic to say goodbye ? summer : yeah . but , mom , i ... i believed the entire time that you were gon na come back and that jack would want to be with you . i told kelly that . but i also understood that jack should not be alone when ... phyllis : he gave up on me ? summer : i really wish you would understand . phyllis : you know what ? maybe i will when he and i hash it out . summer : mom , please have some sympathy for jack . jack : you 've only seen one side of phyllis . clearly not her best side . kelly : you 're defending her ? jack : no , i 'm thanking you ... kelly : [ scoffs ] jack : ... for being understanding , for always being selfless , for always taking the high road . kelly : yeah , that 's right , jack . i did . i did everything that you asked me to do . i moved out of the house . i kept quiet about our relationship . and i did all of that because i was foolish enough to think that you were going to step up and tell her about us , foolish enough to think that you still wanted me . well , now that i 'm seeing you clearly , i 'm glad to be rid of you , jack . because now i know what kind of man you really are . oh , look . it 's your fiancée . jack : how long have you known ? phyllis : few weeks . jack : how 'd you find out ? phyllis : her messages . `` miss you , `` `` love you . `` jack : you hacked my phone ? phyllis : yeah . i invaded your privacy , jack . jack : why did n't you say something to me ? phyllis : i wanted you to say something . i knew there was something different about you , and there was . you had fallen in love with another woman . jack : i was going to tell you -- phyllis : really ? ! when ? ! jack : because the doctor warned me not to add to your distress ! phyllis : oh , my goodness ! you did n't want to add to your distress ! jack : i 'm not gon na let you twist this around . after everything you 'd been through , the last thing i wanted to do was hurt you ! phyllis : oh , really ? guess what ? you did ! [ voice breaking ] you hurt me so bad . jack : let me do this . phyllis : no . jack : let me do this . i hated this . it was killing me not telling you . phyllis : good . you should have told me . jack : i was going to tell you today . phyllis : today ? that is mighty convenient that you planned to spill all when you had been lying to me ever since i came home . jack : i am not the only one in this room who 's been lying , phyllis . [ door closes ] kelly : what do you need , summer ? summer : i came to apologize for my mom . kelly : for your self - righteous , narcissistic mother who would n't know an apology if it bit her in the butt ? summer : my mother is still getting used to being back . and yes , she was mad . jack broke a promise that he made to her . kelly : that sounds familiar . and , summer , you do n't have to apologize for her . summer : you love jack , and i know that . you really helped him . kelly : summer . summer : i 'm just sorry that you got hurt . kevin : us ? do the sex ? us ? mariah : who else ? kevin : oh , i ca n't believe i 'm gon na say this , but no . mariah : why no ? kevin : why not no ? mariah : well , kevin , usually for guys , that 's the next stop on the friendship express . kevin : i ca n't deny that part of me -- guess which part -- thinks it 's a terrific idea . mariah : and the other parts ? kevin : the other parts of me are yelling , too . sex would be so ... mariah : so ... ? kevin : [ sighs ] i can talk to you , and you can talk to me . do we really want to mess all of that up and regret it afterwards ? mariah : is that what happened with your ex , chloe ? kevin : it all goes back to her , does n't it ? mariah : cute . kevin : that 's delia . mariah : chloe 's daughter . kevin : hmm . oh , man , i was demolished when we lost her , but chloe , it was like ... something inside of her broke . she literally lost her mind . mariah : and you got her help ? kevin : well , no . i remarried her . mariah : wait . what ? kevin : i thought i could love her back to health . mariah : [ sighs ] bad idea . kevin : yeah , i heard that , ignored it . mariah : so , where is she now ? kevin : she 's somewhere getting better without me . mariah : kevin , look , no -- no matter how much you may want it -- kevin : i know . some relationships just ca n't be saved . billy : i will never stop feeling the way that i do about adam . chelsea : never . well , that 's final . billy : no . no . this is final . chelsea , i love you . chelsea : billy , i ca n't always be -- billy : and i respect what you have to do for connor . i love that little boy . chelsea : i know . i know you do . billy : [ sighs ] it 's gon na take a lot , but i will try and learn to keep my mouth shut and stop slamming adam . chelsea : i mean , if you ca n't ever -- billy : i 'm -- i 'm gon na try . okay ? i will try . chelsea : you will ? billy : not saying i 'm always gon na succeed , but i am strongly motivated . chelsea : oh , are you now ? billy : yeah . and i refuse to let adam come between us ... and the life that we 're building . adam : all right , look . i will admit , i was a little bit off my game yesterday . it was the first time i had seen chelsea since -- sage : you were rattled when billy abbott showed up . with what 's at stake -- adam : i know what 's at stake . i ca n't afford to let anybody know that i 'm adam newman . i get that . if i do , i might as well be signing my death certificate . so many people out there that want to see me locked up forever . sage : i 'm trying to be honest and helpful with you here . adam : well , then be helpful by getting out of my way . let -- let 's remember something . you 're agreeing to all of this by choice . sage : my reasons for helping you -- adam : i know what your reasons are . that does n't mean you get to call all the shots , sage . sage : you just need a little more time ! adam : tomorrow . tomorrow i 'm going back to genoa city , and i 'm starting over . mariah : so , you were devoted to chloe and you loved delia like your own daughter . kevin : is that a criticism ? mariah : no , no . i just mean i 've -- i 've never had anybody love me like that . kevin : mariah -- mariah : no , no . i do n't need for you to do that , kevin . i - i -- that was n't a hint . i ... kevin : i did n't think it was . mariah : good . it was n't . kevin : so , relax . we 're friends , right ? mariah : [ chuckles ] so , we 're cool ? kevin : totally cool . mariah : no more comfort through kissing . kevin : no . all right , i 'm gon na take off . mariah : all right . see ya . kevin : do you need a lift ? mariah : sure . and i do n't -- i do n't know what you 're doing later , but if you 're free , maybe you could come by and help decorate the little tree you got me ? kevin : what ? that would take , like , two minutes and one ornament . mariah : yes or no ? kevin : i 'll get the tinsel . mariah : i 'll grab my coat . summer : hi . austin : hey . did you find phyllis ? summer : yeah . i found her and jack and kelly . just not in time . it was bad . my mom feels like jack and i betrayed her . austin : she take it out on you ? summer : it was intense , yeah , but luckily we ended up in a good place . she really ripped into kelly and was gearing up for a battle with jack , though . jack : you can not condemn me for not being forthcoming when you have n't been , either . i know how your brain works . you 've been testing me . phyllis : i have been waiting patiently for my fiancé to fess up ! jack : oh , please . phyllis : where you going ? jack : to turn up the thermostat so you can take your damn coat off . phyllis : you know what ? do n't even bother . i 'll go to my place . wait a minute . i ca n't . you sold it . jack : that was a very difficult decision . phyllis : oh , not so much , since you clearly moved on without me . jack : it had nothing to do with my -- phyllis : and then i find out that you actually came to the clinic to say goodbye to me . `` thanks for the memories , but sorry , baby , i got a new woman in my home . `` jack : you stop right there . that is one of the most difficult , painful things i have ever done in my life . phyllis : dumping me when i could n't talk back to tell you to bite me ? ! jack : going to georgia to say goodbye to the woman i love ! so that you -- phyllis : so that what ? ! you would n't feel like you 're cheating ? ! jack : i was n't cheating ! phyllis : jack , did you make her laugh ? [ voice breaking ] did you stroke her hair ? did you rub her back ? did you do all those things ? did you turn up the damn thermostat for her ? ! because all that stuff , that 's my stuff ! that is stuff that my man does for me ! with me ! just me ! god . did you love her ? you cheated . jack : you were not here . phyllis : that was n't my decision . jack : phyllis , you left me behind with all of your stuff . your things , your clothes , your ... the scent of you . [ voice breaking ] your presence was in every room of this house , taunting me . `` go ahead , jack . touch me . feel me . but you can never have me again . `` and after all of the countless hours , the endless days and weeks and months you did not respond at all to avery or ... summer or me , yes , i got to the point where i ... phyllis : where you wanted her ? jack : no . where i actually accepted the fact that you would not come back to love me again . phyllis : is this your apology ? jack : i 'm not going to apologize for missing you . i 'm not going to apologize -- phyllis : my god , do you not even feel guilty at all ? ! jack : i felt so guilty . i still feel guilty . phyllis : good . you should . you moved her into this house . jack : wait , how -- how did ... phyllis : because she confirmed it . kelly confirmed it , and then i found these disgusting swatches when i first moved back in . these . jack : of course , you did . phyllis : redecorating . jack , you were gon na sleep in our room for the rest of your life with another woman ? why ? jack : phyllis , i - i told you why . phyllis : why did you ask me to marry you ? jack : you came back . phyllis : that 's it . that 's why . jack : for almost a year , i had nothing of you but memories . so that 's why i was unprepared for your return , your glorious return , all of you . so passionate and alluring and vindictive and infuriating and ... and so incredibly beautiful . you came back to me . the first time i asked you to marry me , i knew how much i loved you . this ... this time , i know how much i need you , how i do n't want to spend another day of my life without you , without you loving me . phyllis : what about kelly ? jack : kelly is a part of my past . it 's gone now . you have to believe me . no , no , no , listen to me . you have to trust me or we have nothing here . can you do that ? austin : you always said phyllis and jack , they loved each other so much that nothing could come between them . summer : yeah , that was before . austin : phyllis would n't let something that good go just because of kelly . summer : she seemed really mad . austin : but she still wants to marry jack , and she wants the life she had before the accident . summer : i 'm beginning to wonder if that 's even possible . kelly : [ exhales sharply ] [ sobbing ] phyllis : somehow i will find a way to move on from what happened with kelly . jack : okay , now i get to ask . why ? phyllis : because , damn it , i love you . i love you . billy : let 's get out of here . chelsea : all right , but first , i need more hot chocolate . ooh ! billy : i got a better way to warm you up at home . chelsea : yeah , that 's a good idea . but first , hot chocolate . billy : [ chuckles ] okay , but extra marshmallows in mine . and not the little ones with the -- chelsea : [ laughs ] billy : oh , you are gon na pay for that . chelsea : whoo ! [ laughs ] ooh ! [ laughs ] oh ! truce ? billy : truce . [ both laugh ] adam : delia ! [ breathing heavily ] [ next_on ] nick : what are you doing ? brainwashing faith in what to say ? coaching her so she 'll stay with you ? ashley : what 's that ? victor : compensation package for when you leave jabot and join me at newman- chancellor . adam : and my first guinea pig just walked through the door . | at the athletic club , kelly and phyllis come downstairs as they continue to argue . once they get to the bottom of the stairs , they notice jack , who came in the door . at the underground , mariah and kevin just look at each other after kissing . chelsea is on the phone as she and billy walk in the park . when chelsea hangs up , billy asks her who that was and what was going on . chelsea is hesitant to tell him but she says that she paid jeff off to drop the charges against ben and the hospital and in turn the charges were dropped against him . at the mansion , gabriel plays a game a chess by himself as sage comes in to join him . sage confronts him about his trip to genoa city and how she talked him down when he saw chelsea with billy . adam tells sage that he needs to reclaim his family . billy talks about the many gifts for his children and accidentally calls kate `` delia . `` chelsea questions billy about him substituting kate for delia . billy denies that he did it . sage tells adam that he can not go back on his deal . adam asks sage to tell him about gabriel . kevin and mariah argue over who kissed whom . mariah watches austin , who is on the phone , leaving summer a message . kevin accuses mariah that she does n't want austin to know about the kiss . austin interrupts them and informs them that summer is looking for phyllis . kelly walks off into the dining room while jack takes phyllis upstairs to the office . phyllis admits to jack that she knows all about him and kelly . jack orders phyllis to stay there while he goes to find kelly . phyllis becomes angry . downstairs at the bar , kelly is approached by summer , who questions her about phyllis . jack comes downstairs and tells summer that phyllis is upstairs . kelly tells jack that he picked the wrong woman and he will live to regret it . kelly tells jack that she did n't know that phyllis was such a `` psycho `` and goes on to tell jack how phyllis attacked her . upstairs , phyllis assures summer that she is fine but wants some answers from summer . phyllis asks summer how she felt about jack dating kelly . phyllis apologizes to summer for being so upset over this situation . adam demands answers about gabriel . sage is hesitant to give him any answers but finally gives in . sage shows adam some of gabriel 's prized possessions and explains each piece . sage asks adam things about his mom . billy lets chelsea know how much he hates adam and he can not let go of this hatred . |
chelsea : [ sighs ] it 's a good tree . adam : it 's a great tree . chelsea : [ chuckles ] can we stay like this all night long , please ? adam : yeah . are you kidding me ? after all your effort decorating this place , we can stay here as long as you want . [ knock on door ] chelsea : [ chuckles ] seriously ? adam : yeah , all right . i 'll -- i 'll get it . whoever it is , i 'll tell them to scram . chelsea : [ chuckles ] adam : do n't move . chelsea : okay . sage : oh , thank god . heat . adam : you , uh ... were n't sitting alone in the park again , were you ? sage : no , no . my heat 's off in my apartment . but , um , i 'm interrupting something . i should go . chelsea : no . it 's -- it 's okay . uh , what 's going on ? sage : i did something crazy . adam : what did you do ? sage : hey , neighbors . sharon : is this ... i mean , are you -- are we -- dylan : oh , you 're right . you 're right . in , uh , all the commotion with santa , i left out one very crucial part . will you marry me ? right now ? sharon : now ? dylan : right now . this second . or sooner . sharon : yes . yes ! paul : oh , good ! that way , i did n't get ordained online for absolutely nothing . whoa ! [ laughter ] faith : santa paul can marry people and bring presents ? nick : yeah , he is full of tricks . i guess someone is staying here tonight . no worries . i will come and get you first thing in the morning . sharon : oh , nick . well , we would love it if you would stay . dylan : yeah , if you want . please , stay . absolutely . nick : okay . mariah : hello ? sharon : hey . mariah : hi ! seriously , does nobody in this town believe in advance notice ? this is all i could manage for a bridal bouquet . noah : well , i did pick up the rings from the jeweler , because i am the perfect stepson and i do what i 'm told . sharon : i love it . it 's perfect . my head is spinning . [ chuckles ] paul : okay . are we ready to do this ? dylan : i 've waited long enough , santa . paul : i guess so . let 's arrange the furniture . nick : noah , why do n't you , uh -- noah : yeah , yeah . dr. anderson : oh . [ chuckles ] my goodness . sharon : oh . dr. anderson . dr. anderson : sharon , you left your phone at the -- at the coffee house . i - i 'll just leave it here . i 'm so sorry . i did n't mean to intrude . sharon : oh , you know what ? this is gon na sound really funny , but ... dylan and i are actually getting married right this minute . and ... [ laughter ] sharon : you know , it 's fate that you 're here , because this wedding would have never happened if you had n't taken such good care of me . so , please stay . dr. anderson : i - i 'd be honored . oh , wow . this is not at all what i expected . [ laughter ] paul : all right . hey . come on , you two . get over here . let 's have the , uh -- the bride here . the groom here , perhaps . mariah : [ chuckles ] paul : all right . now i 'm going to read this very deep and meaningful wedding ceremony that i downloaded from the internet . sharon : [ chuckles ] paul : [ sighs ] dearly beloved -- faith : wait ! this is all wrong . cane : kevin , where 's the chief ? we need to talk to him now . kevin : oh , he 's out playing santa . he went to the newman ranch , sharon 's place . if you haul it out of here , you can join him and be helper elves . cane : uh , we figured out a plan to nail joe clark for framing me . devon : lily 's gon na get him to admit that he planted the ransom money . cane : okay , but to do that , she has to be alone with joe . kevin : and that plan backfired somehow ? cane : and now lily 's mia and alone with joe clark . and that 's why we need paul , and i need paul now . lily : what are you doing ? why are you acting this way ? joe : oh , amazing how you can just stand there with a straight face after you purposely just tried to tie one over on me , acting like you and cane are finished , pretending like we have a future . lily : cane and i -- our marriage is not a marriage right now . there is a lot of anger and pain there . and with you , things are -- are so easy . so , there 's no reason to be upset . joe : you let him convince you to try to set me up ? he 's been lying to you from day one about his own damn name ! and yet , you trust him over me ? lily : i can see that you 're hurt and you 're angry right now , so let 's just go back to genoa city and we can sit and we can talk about this , okay ? joe : no . some people do n't know what 's good for them . and they have to learn the hard way . lily : you 're scaring me . okay ? and i know that you do n't want to do that , because you 're the kind of person who would n't hurt me . joe : no . i 'm not like cane . lily : okay . then let me go . joe : did cane even fess up for his actions ? did he ? ! no . he just continues to accuse and blame . and every time i turn around , it 's more lies and -- and insults . lily : but you would n't lie to me , right ? joe : never . lily : then tell me the truth . did you write the ransom note to my brother ? did you frame cane to get me to turn against him ? all of that so that you could win my love ? devon : now , what is this ? kevin : the car 's tracking system . kudos on the late - model car . what direction was lily headed ? cane : the plan was to go into the country and chop down a christmas tree . kevin : that was her cover story ? dark road at night , a guy with an ax ? cane : i know . it was her idea . she thought if she could get him alone somewhere private , she could convince him that he could be the man in her life . devon : we all know my sister is brave and maybe a little crazy . kevin : yeah , i get it . they would bond and she would play to his ego , but no joke , i would n't hand that guy an ax . devon : we get it , kevin . cane : thank you . devon : can you figure out where the car is going or not ? kevin : [ sighs ] the car 's stopped . it has been for a while . cane : where ? where ? kevin : just outside of town . i 'm sending you the exact location ... now . [ cell phone chimes ] cane : got it . let 's go . let 's go . devon : okay . kevin : you 're welcome . sharon : sweet girl , what 's wrong ? faith : sully 's not here . you ca n't marry dylan without the baby here . mariah : this is true . i 'm gon na go get him . dr. anderson : you sure you 're okay with this ? nick : yeah . my daughter 's smiling . i 'll be fine . mariah : not a peep . dylan : there he is . come on , santa . let 's get this going . let 's go . sharon : [ chuckles ] paul : okay . dearly beloved ... [ sighs ] here 's the thing . i mean , this is anything but a cookie - cutter union . i just ca n't read a boilerplate ceremony from the internet . i ... dylan : you 're gon na improvise ? paul : shh . dylan : whoa . gosh . okay . paul : here we are , right ? we stand in a room full of a boatload of love . and seeing you both fall in love and make a life together and grow a family has been one of my deepest joys . if there are any two people on this earth that deserve to have happiness and joy , it 's you two . so , i 'm gon na shut up now and let you two say whatever you need to say . dylan : okay . you mind if i go first ? sharon : no . i -- [ chuckles ] i 'm still catching up . go . [ chuckles ] dylan : my whole life , i 've wanted this -- you know , a family of my own . i know how precious this is , all of it . i mean , this -- this is what it feels like to be happy . and i know that now . you did this for me . and i just -- i want to give it back to you every day for the rest of our lives . sharon : i , uh -- i thought that i had ruined any chance at real happiness again . i 'd had my turn , and it was over . but then there you were , my friend , at first , fixing my roof , making me laugh , and promising and proving that i could be loved , even with my flaws . no matter how damaged i was , even when i checked myself into fairview , you did n't run . you stood by me and our baby , and here we are now , a beautiful family made of love and trust and faith in each other . and it 's a miracle . i 'm so grateful . paul : wow . that 's beautiful . sharon : [ chuckles ] paul : oh . it 's me again . um , uh , i 'm sorry . the rings . we need the rings . faith : pretend sully was the ring boy . dylan : okay . thanks for the rings , big guy . okay . paul : all right . dylan : no . other one . [ laughter ] paul : sharon , do you take my son to be your husband , to stand by him , to support him , to nudge him when he should visit his father every now and then , and to humor him when he writes in that dog - eared journal of his ? mariah : [ chuckles ] sharon : [ laughs ] i do . paul : and you , dylan , do you take sharon to be your wife ? and i mean , by that , do you promise to take the trash out and the recycling and to get up when the baby cries and to love her more than any other human being on the face of this earth ? dylan : l of the above . paul : all right , then . in the eyes of god and all the people here that love you , i pronounce you a very lucky husband and a very beautiful wife . okay . hey . let 's get on with it . seal the deal , you two . [ laughter ] paul : yay ! [ laughter , cheering ] chelsea : when you did n't move in yesterday -- sage : thank you . chelsea : sure . we were kind of hoping it was because you and nick had managed to work things out . sage : we did n't . there was a - a moment . nick offered to bulldoze his house for me so we could start over fresh . chelsea : that 's ... adam : ridiculous . chelsea : ... sweet . adam : it 's ridiculously sweet . sage : very sweet . but it did n't feel like the answer . i just have to stop second - guessing myself , like dr . anderson says . adam : dr. anderson is ... ? sage : she 's sharon 's doctor from fairview . chelsea : oh . have you been consulting with her ? sage : [ sighs ] no . we -- we just had a chat in passing . she 's been very kind since christian ... adam : um , so -- so , this doctor , she told you you should follow your instincts , huh ? sage : yeah , she said that i should just , um , do what 's best for the baby 's father and what 's best for me . chelsea : well , if , for you , that 's moving in next door , then -- sage : i think it is . adam : you know what ? then that 's what you should do . sage : i do n't want you guys to think that i 'm gon na be over here all the time , interrupting your private time . i promise you wo n't even know that i 'm here . chelsea : well , before you make that promise , i have to ask you -- do you like angels ? noah : i have some champagne ! mariah : yes ! sharon : everybody grab some champagne . dylan : sure , sure . noah : you want a milk ? dylan : here you go . here you go , nick . nick : um , not -- [ laughter ] noah : mom . sharon : one for everyone . paul : i 'm good . i 'm good . noah : i 'll trade you the milk for that champagne . sharon : [ chuckles ] okay . paul : thank you . faith : can i make a toast ? sharon : that would be wonderful . faith : okay . [ chuckling ] to mommy and dylan . i love you so much . sharon : cheers . faith : cheers . [ all exclaiming ] mariah : hello . hi . i think somebody wants to kiss the bride . yes , we do . yes , we do ! kiss mommy . noah : i think it 's , uh , wedding photo time . sharon : yes ! noah : everybody get together right here . paul : short people in the front , tall people in the back . [ camera shutter clicks ] paul : good ! awesome ! look at these beauties . mariah : hey , there . wow . so , you wanted to do a good deed , and you ... ended up at a wedding . it 's uncanny , considering a couple months ago , we did n't know you existed . dr. anderson : [ chuckles ] mariah : and now you 're toasting the bridge and the groom . dr. anderson : well , it 's -- it 's so gratifying to see a patient grow and thrive . it 's why i do what i do . faith : cheers . paul : cheers , cheers . [ cell phone vibrates ] paul : merry christ -- oh , no . that can only mean one thing . faith : police business ? paul : yes , i 'm afraid so . okay . yeah , better make this quick . santa 's very busy . kevin : well , hot - wire the sleigh , big guy . something 's going down , and you need to be there . [ car doors close ] cane : [ sighs ] son of a -- devon : well , they did n't just stop here . lily 's car broke down . why did n't she call roadside service or something ? cane : i do n't know . maybe she lost her cell signal or something . i do n't know . maybe lily thought they could go somewhere and they could talk and that she could get a confession out of him there or something . devon : out in the cold , at night ? cane : you know what ? the abbott cabin is nearby . lily knows exactly where it is . she knows where they keep the key . it would be the perfect place that they could be alone and she could get joe to talk . devon : then what are we waiting for ? joe : cane did this to you . you let him get inside your head . he ca n't own up to his crimes . and then he tried to pin it on me , which makes no sense at all . why would i go after your brother 's money ? i care about you . lily : yeah . you care about me so much that you 're blocking my way out of here . joe : it 's the middle of the night , okay , the dead of winter . where are you gon na go ? your car wo n't start . you 'll freeze to death , lily . that 's what i 'm saying . you do n't even know what 's best for you . lily : oh , but you do ? you know exactly what i need ? joe : yes . to be with me , someone who respects you . lily : i know that you care about me . but i owe it to my kids to try to save my marriage . joe : your kids would n't even notice if cane left . lily : what ? of course they would . they love their father . joe : there 's something between us , lily . i ca n't make this up . lily : yes . i will admit that we have chemistry . we do . you know , and , yes , you 've been someone i can count on , but when i turn to you ... joe : several times . because you wanted me as much as i wanted you . you were so brave , sweetheart , creating distance between you and cane because you know that you deserve better , because he 's taken you for granted . lily : yeah , you know what ? that 's what you do in a marriage sometimes . you take each other for granted . but you learn from it and you move on and you try harder . you 'll understand that when you 're with the person who can love you the way that you deserve to be loved . joe : no , no . do n't patronize me . what is with you women ? avery did the same thing , and now you . what more can i do ? lily : you can let me go out the door . joe : never . joe : avery tried to blame me for something i did n't do . and now cane is doing the same thing . when is someone gon na defend me ? when is someone gon na defend me like you defended cane ? lily : joe , there is somebody for you . it 's just not me . and holding me hostage is n't gon na change that . joe : we 're sitting here having a conversation , and yet i 'm holding you hostage ? just like avery insisted that i was stalking her . meanwhile , she was in love with the guy who 'd rather throw a punch than say hello . i 'm not the dangerous one here . lily : you broke cane 's arm . joe : i was defending myself . i 'm the only guy in this town that wo n't throw a punch and ask questions later . so how am i the dangerous one ? lily : joe , stop it . you 're hurting me . joe : you do n't know what pain is . lily : joe , stop it . please ! cane : hey , hey ! let her go ! paul : all right , dylan . i got to take off . i 'm sorry . dylan : was it the call you got ? paul : yeah . police business . so , uh , anyway , congratulations . you deserve all this . dylan : thanks for doing this . paul : you bet . dylan : all right . paul : love you , son . dylan : yeah , be careful out there , santa . paul : will do . all right . good night , everyone ! noah : good night ! nick : sharon ? i 'm glad to see you so happy . sharon : nick , i wish -- well , you know what i wish for you . nick : i know . uh , i 'm gon na take off . and you , beautiful -- i know you want to stay here tonight , and i 'm cool with that . faith : okay . thanks . good night , daddy . nick : good night . i love you . sharon : nick ... are you sure ? nick : yeah , i mean , she wants to stay here . who would n't ? it 's fun . sharon : but you said you wanted some one - on - one time with faith . nick : yeah . i 'll be just fine on my own . sharon : okay . dr. anderson : this brings me so much joy . i - i ca n't even tell you . [ chuckles ] dylan : well , we 're glad you could stay . sharon : well , it was fate that you happened to be here , and i 'm so happy you were . dr. anderson : keep doing what you 're doing . it 's working . nick : i 'll , uh , walk you out . dr. anderson : oh . sure . thank you . nick : yeah . noah : what 's , uh , with the death stare ? mariah : it 's not a death stare . not yet , but it can turn into one if need be . adam : wow . that 's some impressive scissor - work , ladies . chelsea : connor loves to string these around the tree . do n't you , buddy , huh ? it 's his favorite holiday tradition . adam : holiday tradition ? when did that start ? chelsea : uh , today . [ chuckles ] is that -- is that a problem ? adam : no . no , not at all . i think it 's great . love that . sage ? sage : hmm ? adam : everything all right ? chelsea : um , you know what ? i 'm sorry . i should n't have brought him around you so soon . sage : no . stop it . please . this is wonderful . it 's very therapeutic for me . please do n't stop . chelsea : okay , well , unfortunately , he does have to stop , because it 's past his bedtime . sage : aww , no . chelsea : we 'll see you soon , i 'm sure . can you say good night ? can you say good night , baby ? can you say good night ? sage : can you say good night , cutie ? [ smooches ] adam : so cute . sage : good night , love . adam : come here . say good night to daddy . all right . have a good night . mwah ! good luck . hopefully it 's easier than last night . putting him down sometimes is a chore . chelsea : good night ! bye ! adam : now for a different kind of night cap . a little brandy , huh ? sage : oh , okay . is this what families do ? they put their kids to bed , pour some brandy , and stare at the tree ? adam : you know , i do n't really know what other families do . sage : [ chuckles ] adam : but it 's what i 'm gon na do right now . so ... how about a toast ? sage : to ... mothers . i think i would have made a pretty damn good one . is that ... bad to say ? should i not have said that ? adam : no . that 's -- you 're right . i mean , that 's -- it 's wonderful . it 's better than , you know , being sad and moping around , right ? it 's nice seeing you with connor . sort of seemed a little lighter , you know ? you had a smile on your face like you were having a good time . it 's good to see . sage : yeah , i 'm starting to feel a little more human again . adam : well , let 's -- let 's not go overboard . sage : [ laughs ] oh , man . why is it easier with you and chelsea and connor than it is with nick and his children ? what the heck is wrong with me ? adam : hold on a second , sage . first of all , there 's nothing wrong with you , okay ? g joe : this is a setup . you guys were in on this from the beginning -- to make me feel like i 'm some abusive jerk . cane : we did n't have to try that hard , did we ? joe : have you even counted the lies , cane ? the insults ? devon : hang on . hang on . joe , this is n't a setup . lily had a tracking thing in her car . we got word that she was stuck on the side of the road , so we came to look for her . that 's it . we know you 've been good to lily , even if cane wo n't admit it . you care about her , and you 've proven that in more ways than one . joe : exactly . devon : and you had to show her who and what cane really is , even if it means setting him up . we get that . joe : someone had to show her what he 's capable of . you were never gon na leave him because of the kids . if i had it to do over , i would have framed him sooner . paul : all right . that 's it . joe clark , you 're under arrest . let her go . back up . back up . you have the right to remain silent . anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law . you have a right to an attorney . if you can not afford one , one will be appointed for you . adam : the emptiness will never go away . i 'm not gon na lie to you . nothing will ever fill it . but eventually , scar tissue will come . and , uh , you know , it 's like a callus on your hand . it 'll protect you from feeling any more pain . sage : you sound awfully sure about that . adam : i am . you 're talking to a guy who came back from the dead , remember ? sage : [ chuckles ] adam : i had lost everyone and everything i ever cared about . sage : you never gave up hope . you made a plan to get back , and it worked . but christian 's never coming back . adam : yeah . i know . but , sage , you have hope . you do , and i know you feel like this is the end . i know what it feels like . this is n't the end . sage : i try with nick . you know , i try , but all i see is misery and pain in the future . and i do n't want that for either of us . like dr . anderson says , i have to do what 's best for both of us . nick : i guess i took walking you out a little too far . dr. anderson : oh , but it was wroth it . sometimes the snow can be like therapy . and it charges less than i do . nick : [ chuckles ] faith might be able to make snow angels in the morning . dr. anderson : make them with her . go sledding . give yourself permission to be a kid again . try to just remember what 's still right in this world . nick : am i gon na get charged for this ? dr. anderson : [ chuckles ] it 's friendly free advice . but i can stop . nick : yeah . you were right about that . i should n't have pushed . i should have given sage space , and she walked out . you 're probably right about this , too . dr. anderson : i 'm sorry . i saw her earlier in the park . she , um -- she needed someone to listen . nick : well , you are the professional . you listen to me . you listen to sage . you work at fairview but spend a lot of time at memorial . you go to weddings in your off - hours . dr. anderson : [ chuckles ] nick : does n't leave a lot of time for a personal life . dr. anderson : i manage . nick : you married ? you got a husband ? is there a mr. dr. anderson ? dr. anderson : [ laughs ] nick : kids ? i 'm sorry if it 's personal . i just -- you know so much about me . dr. anderson : no , it 's -- it 's a perfectly fine question . and the answer is i 'm married to my work . nick : but you obviously know a lot about relationships . you ca n't get all that from books . dr. anderson : there was someone . once . devon : hey , paul , do you mind if a ride along ? paul : no . not at all . chatty cathy here is gon na be a barrel of laughs . let 's go , joe . cane : devon . thank you for believing in me . devon : runs in the family . do n't forget that . joe : yeah , do n't forget , lily , that i believed in you . paul : let 's go . cane : roadside service is coming to give your car a jump . but in the meantime , if you want , you can wait in my car . lily : so , that 's it ? we 're just gon na talk jumper cables now ? i want to talk about us . can you forgive me for doubting you ? cane : i do n't want to talk about this here . i just do n't . lily : this is where we are , and i want to talk this out . look , our plan worked . i did it because i want to show you that i 'm behind you . i - i was -- i was terrified , but i got through it 'cause i want to show you that i believe in you . cane : you believe in me now . well , before you believe in him , did n't you ? and you believed him so much that you slept with him . but you did it twice . lily : cane , come on . we both have done stupid , shameful things to each other , and we 've found our way back . cane : you chose to believe him so much that you slept with him , and you believed him over me . and i just do n't think that you and i will ever be able to get past that . lily : um ... i can find my way back to the car . thank you for showing up when you did . cane : [ sighs ] adam : hey ! how 's the little man ? chelsea : well , the little man is growing up . adam : yeah ? chelsea : even though he 's only two , it looks like he has his first crush . adam : uh - oh . sage : me ? chelsea : [ laughs ] evidently , your angels were way superior to mine . sage : [ laughs ] oh , no ! well , i 'm honored . but i should get going . it 's late , and my apartment 's probably warm by now . adam : okay . it 's a pretty long walk , though . you think you can hack it ? sage : yeah , i can handle it . thank you . chelsea : sage , um ... connor has this pageant thing at his preschool tomorrow . would you want to go with us ? adam : you know , i mean , if you feel like that 's too much , you do n't have to -- sage : no . i - i 'd like that a lot . thank you , chelsea . adam : all right . [ door opens , closes ] nick : so , this mystery man ... dr. anderson : [ chuckles ] well , he was n't much of a mystery . funny , very handsome , down to earth , kind of like you . nick : uh , so a dazzling smile . dr. anderson : absolutely . nick : he let you down ? dr. anderson : [ chuckles ] well , it was the kind of thing where i was left thinking , `` well , i wo n't be doing that again . `` [ chuckles ] falling in love , i mean . nick : it was that bad ? dr. anderson : yeah , the worst part about it was that he did n't take any responsibility . i had it in my head , you know , oh , but he 's such a great guy . it must be all my fault . it was irrational , but loss can do that to you . the same way that you carry that guilt in you about christian . nick : yeah , well , we 're talking about you right now . dr. anderson : [ chuckles ] no . neither of us is on duty . this is a conversation . nick : about you . dr. anderson : this is why i became a therapist . you know , i thought if i studied hard enough , if i helped enough patients , i could maybe heal myself . nick : how 's that working out for you ? dr. anderson : [ chuckles ] um , i 'm getting there . i 'll tell you , for the first time ever , i feel like maybe i could try again . oh . [ chuckles ] no . it 's fine . you -- you keep them . i 'm gon na stick around . nick : you sure ? dr. anderson : it 's my therapy . good night , nick . nick : night , doc . dylan : darn it . i knew i forgot something . with all the wedding planning , i forgot about the honeymoon . so , what do you want to do ? you want to go to the beach ? you want to go skiing ? sharon : mm , i do have a place in mind . dylan : really ? sharon : mm - hmm . dylan : okay , well , name it . sharon : well , um , it 's comfy and cozy , lots of excitement and noise -- lots of noise . dylan : lots of noise . [ laughs ] we 're -- we 're not going anywhere , are we ? sharon : no . i 'm not letting go of this ... or you . faith is in her room , and sully 's in his crib . and mrs. mcavoy would like her husband to make love to her . dylan : well , i should go find him . sharon : oh ! dylan : get out of here ! sharon : [ laughs ] [ sully cries ] sharon : well , the honeymoon 's over . dylan : nope . it 's just getting started . sharon : [ chuckles ] sharon : he was n't hungry . he 's just fussy , and i - i was patting his back , and nothing . dylan : did you do the jiggle move ? sharon : i did the jiggle , i did the sway , i did the `` shh . `` dylan : come here . hey . did we wake you up ? faith : you have to sing to him . dylan : really ? faith : mommy always used to sing to me . um , you did n't forget how , did you , mommy ? sharon : remind me , sweetheart . come here . faith : hey , sully . silent night holy night all is calm all is bright round yon virgin mother and child holy infant so tender and mild sleep in heavenly peace sleep in heavenly peace silent night holy night shepherds quake at the sight glories stream from heaven above heavenly hosts sing `` hallelujah `` christ the savior is born christ the savior is born silent night holy night all is calm all is bright round yon virgin mother and child holy infant so tender and mild sleep in heavenly peace sleep in heavenly peace sleep in heavenly peace [ next_on ] victor : you should consider postponing it . you know , maybe springtime would be a better time . ashley : absolutely not . you 're not postponing your wedding . jack : i 'm going to expose victor for everything he did at a press conference today . phyllis : what ? ! | dylan gives sharon a surprise wedding as an early christmas present . sharon 's kids are there for the wedding as well as nick and dr. anderson . nick is happy for sharon and dylan , but he is sad because he remembers how happy he and sage were on their wedding day . when sage moves into the apartment across from adam and chelsea , chelsea invites her to help decorate the christmas tree . connor forms a bond with sage , and chelsea invites her to go to connor 's christmas pageant . kevin helps cane and devon find lily , so they are able to save her before joe hurts her . devon gets joe to admit that he framed cane for stealing the ransom money from devon . paul arrests joe . lily asks cane to forgive her , but he is n't sure that he can get past the hurt she caused him when she thought he stole the money that devon gave for hilary 's ransom . |
abby : hey . victoria : morning , abby . abby : uh , dad back from his trip yet ? victoria : yeah , he should be here any minute . abby : i 'll come back . victoria : i need coffee . nikki : hi , sweetheart . nick : hey . nikki : i got your message . what 's going on ? hey . nick : well , i have news about the park development . it is not good . nikki : [ sighs ] all right , go ahead . just pull the band - aid off . nick : newman enterprises is behind the shell company . nikki : damn . victor strikes again . chelsea : you do n't seem surprised . nikki : well , no , are you ? nothing that man does shocks me anymore . but i thought he would at least have enough respect for katherine to not pave over the park that has her name on it ! nick : dad is not gon na like it when he finds out we 're the ones trying to stop him . nikki : [ sighs ] it 's just gon na make him dig his heels in deeper . nick : he is not gon na want to lose to the two outcasts of the family . nikki : you 're right . that might just give me more motivation to fight . hilary : story ideas . i will leave them with you to look over . jack : well , no time like the present . you got a pen ? hilary : [ scoffs ] you 're giving me notes ? jack : i am the one that signs the checks . hilary : [ sighs ] yeah . i forgot about all of your vast knowledge of television production . i 'm sure that i will benefit greatly from all your expertise . jack : i 'm micro - managing , are n't i ? hilary : just a little . jack : funny , ashley had the same complaint . only that discussion was not quite so polite . sharon : here you go , a dozen of our most decadent delights . scott : perfect . thank you . sharon : what 's the occasion ? scott : it 's a peace offering for victor . sharon : a word of advice -- he prefers tequila . scott : ah , well , you do n't happen to have a dozen or so bottles stashed in the back , do you ? sharon : no , i 'm fresh out . scott : then these will have to do , and , uh , after putting hashtag back online without his say - so , i wanted to demonstrate what a team player i can be . sharon : mm . and not the kind of employee who would pass along confidential information that the newman company was behind the chancellor park development . scott : yeah , well , you never heard that from me , remember ? sharon : i 'd hate to think of what you 're gon na have to buy victor if he ever did find out . scott : so let 's just pretend we never even spoke of it . sharon : i 'm grateful that that did happen , though , and i 'd be happy to send a box of pastries to your source , but you have n't revealed who it is . scott : yeah , my , uh ... my lips are sealed . sharon : mm , well , they 're perfect for kissing , then . scott : thanks . victor : i see things have happened while i was gone . victoria : uh ... `` save chancellor park ! stop the newman development . `` yeah . nick 's leading this crusade . victor : is that so ? victoria : he found out about alco , and he confronted me . victor : who informed him ? victoria : i 'm still trying to figure that out myself . victor : i expected some pushback . victoria : yeah , but not this fast , and now everything 's just gon na snowball . victor : you 're not worried about a little bad publicity , are you ? victoria : personally ? no . i mean , when you pass out on live tv , there 's nowhere to go but up . i tried to talk nick down and explain all the reasons why this development makes sense , including that katherine would have cheered it on herself . victor : [ exhales sharply ] you know , i understand why people are upset . in fact , i sympathize . what they 're all forgetting is that the park may be named after katherine , and i 'm glad it is , but the land is owned by the city . victoria : well , nick and others do n't see it that way , apparently . they see us as the greedy corporation that 's trying to desecrate a landmark that 's been dedicated to one of their town 's former residents . victor : okay , well , i 'm not about to destroy katherine 's legacy . victoria : a fact which i tried to get through to my hard - headed brother . i mean , the plans clearly state a dedicated green space to katherine . they show that . but he is intent on leading this crusade , so i think we have a fight on our hands , dad . victor : you tell your brother to bring it on , and no one is gon na stop me from developing this project . additional sponsorship jack : i think some of these are great ideas , and micro - managing or not , i am gon na want some input . hilary : if you insist , although , i was not planning to be here this long . your mother 's not gon na sic security on me again , is she ? i 'm sorry , that was uncalled for . jack : i 'm fine . hilary : i apologize if i 'm speaking out of turn , but ... i 'm worried that maybe you 're taking on a little too much at one time . jack : whoa . [ cellphone chimes ] you 're questioning my capabilities ? oh . you know what , hilary , i can handle your show , jabot , and my mother all before lunch . i just put out a fire at jabot and kept this conversation going at the same time . see , i can multitask with the best of them . hilary : are you telling me that there has n't been a time where you let something slide ? jack : okay , you got me there . look , i realize this is going to require a certain level of balance , and maybe i have n't found that balance just yet . hilary : i 'm guessing that this has probably occurred to you , that maybe , just maybe , that balance does n't exist ? victoria : abby . this involves you , too . would you please join us ? everyone gather around . what i have to say is very important , and i want it passed down to all of your divisions . now , it 's come to my attention that someone has leaked information regarding a newman enterprises project to someone outside of the company . subterfuge is despicable at any time , but it 's especially galling when this company is under investigation . now , this leak could jeopardize a deal that 's been in the works for a long time . a deal that is confidential and compromised means that jobs here at this company are at risk . abby : i agree . this is a serious violation . we need to find the responsible party and deal with them accordingly . can you give us any other details ? victoria : i 'd like to keep the specifics under wraps until we know that the leak is completely plugged . however , i do want you all to keep your eyes and ears open and report anything suspicious to me immediately . that 's all , thank you . [ door closes ] scott : we should talk . abby : and why do we need to do that ? scott : not here . anywhere away from the office , but it has to be now . come on . ashley : well , hello there . ravi : hey . ashley : christmas is two weeks away . we 're in the home stretch . ravi : right , there 's -- ashley : does n't mean we can relax , though . quit the contrary . in fact , i want you to check and then re - check our order management system . ravi : ashley -- ashley : i 'm thinking for those last - minute shoppers , we should offer free express shipping on all orders over $ 100 . what do you think ? you 're so sweet . thank you . ravi : i did n't -- those were n't me . ashley : oh , really ? well , then who ? [ sighs ] jack . an apology . ravi : you guys had a disagreement ? ashley : we had a clash of the titans . ravi : about what ? ashley : you know what , we 've got too much going on to distract ourselves with that . ravi : no , i ca n't handle any projects right now . ashley : i know . holidays are overwhelming , even for genius types like you . i can have somebody come in here and help you with your workload . ravi : you 'll need to have someone come in and replace me . i 'm giving my notice . ashley : very , very funny . ravi : it 's not a joke . ashley : you 're quitting ? ravi : i am . ashley : have you looked at your contract ? i 'm pretty sure it 's iron - clad . ravi : there 's an opt - out clause . this is me opting out . ashley : you 're leaving me ? ravi : it 's not personal . really , it 's not . it 's business . i 've been thinking for a while this would be the best thing for everyone . i got a job offer that is too good to refuse . it would be unfair to ask you to match it . it 's a bigger title , more money , more benefits . it 's the complete package . ashley : well , you have n't said who this offer 's from . ravi : victoria newman . i 'll be working for newman enterprises . victor : send him in . [ knocks on door ] michael : victor . victor : yep . michael : i 've brought you a welcome - back gift -- the audit of newman enterprises . the authorities came back with ... nothing . the company 's clean . victor : as expected . michael : yes , well , once they finish going over your personal accounts , assuming no red flag pops up , you and the company should be cleared of any alleged criminal involvement with designdate . [ intercom buzzes ] victor : yes ? all right , send her in . [ exhales sharply ] michael : hello , nikki . nikki : hello , michael . normally , i would want to chat with you , but victor and i need a private moment . i 'm sure he understands what the topic of the conversation will be . michael : mm , well , i 'll be in touch . nikki . nikki : good to see you . victor : so , you 're here to discuss the park ? nikki : chancellor park . it was renamed in katherine 's honor , in case you have forgotten . victor : i 'm surprised nicholas sent you . nikki : well , it 's just as much my fight as it is his . frankly , i 'm stunned that you 're involved in this situation at all , considering the optics . i mean , you would be hard - pressed to find somebody in this town who did n't adore katherine . victor : and you damn well know that i adored katherine . i was very fond of her . nikki : well , then , why are you trying to erase her memory ? victor : i 'm not gon na do that . in fact , her name will be commemorated in the center of the new plaza . nikki : really ? victor : yeah . nikki : what are you gon na , write her name with concrete ? oh , you could put a nameplate on the bench . if you want to commemorate her , the best thing to do is leave the park alone . victor : okay , let me tell you something that obviously you did n't know . the park bears katherine 's name , but the land is owned by the city . there were various people who bid on it . i 'm gon na develop it beautifully ... gon na make a jewel out of it , okay ? nikki : oh . modest , as always . victor : do you actually know what 's good for the city ? nikki : actually , yes , i think i do . fresh air , green grass , trees . that is what 's best for the city . victor : are you aware of the fact that the city 's population is exploding and we need new housing ? nikki : katherine was a champion for the homeless and the poor , and i can guarantee you , she would not want her name associated with some overpriced condo . victor : and for your information , there will be condos and apartments built for low - income renters . nikki : ugh . victor : you have no idea what this means , do you ? you know what it means for the city ? we 're gon na employ people , entrepreneurs will come in , open new shops . we 're gon na stimulate the economy . what do n't you and nicholas get about that ? i wish you would realize that what i 'm doing is a good thing . nikki : eventually , there 's gon na be a battle about this that not only will you lose , but you 'll lose big . nick : okay , i think you 're gon na break a rib . devon : merry christmas , faith . faith : same to you , mr . hamilton . devon : have you finished writing your list to santa claus this year ? nick : pretty sure that was done in july . faith : but i did add an addendum before i mailed it . there 's this really awesome engineering kit i saw at fenmore 's . devon : wow . okay . well , i sure hope that you find everything you want under your tree this christmas . faith : well , i should because i 've been extra good this year , right , dad ? nick : uh , i do n't know ... faith : dad ! devon : [ chuckles ] nick : all right , you 've been perfect -- most of the time . faith : [ laughs ] well , my friends are going ice skating in the park . can you take me ? nick : can you see if your mom will take you ? i have to hang out here for a little bit and talk to mr . hamilton about something very important . faith : okay . well , it was nice to see you , mr . hamilton . devon : you , too , sweetie . addendum ? nick : she 's 11 . devon : good luck keeping up with her , man . nick : yeah , you 're telling me . devon : so , what 's going on , nick ? why did you want to meet ? nick : well , i 'm sure you 've heard by now the plans for chancellor park . devon : yeah , i have . nick : well , i 'm heading up a campaign to stop my father 's developers . devon : your father . so it 's victor who wants to bulldoze my grandmother 's memory like that ? i thought those two were friends . hell , i thought he and i were friends . he used to be my mentor all those years ago at the rec center . so much for loyalty . nick : my dad 's only loyal to himself . devon : well , it was one thing when i thought it was a stranger , but now this changes things . nick : well , you can stop all this right now , devon . devon : how do you figure i do that ? i do n't have any claim to it . the park was n't part of my inheritance , so the land belongs to the city . nick : yeah , but you could some of the money she left you to purchase the park and leave it as - is . devon : yeah . nick : it is a perfect solution , man . devon : i wish it were that simple . nick : what 's the problem ? devon : the problem is , my company just purchased a pr firm , and victor is one of our clients , so i think it 'll be a conflict of interest . nick : [ sighs ] yeah . well , is there anything i can do to change your mind ? devon : i wish i had an answer for you , nick . i mean , i want you to still fight for what you think is right , but i ca n't get your hopes up . victor : ashley , what brings you by ? victoria : daddy , i can handle this . victor : play nice . victoria : would you like to step down the hall ? my office is n't ready yet . ashley : here 's fine for what i have to say . although you might want to contact your legal team to come join us . faith : mom . mom ! mom ! sharon : sweetie , i can not take you skating . faith : but peyton 's going , and gabriella , addison , jada -- everyone . sharon : there answer is no . i am too busy right now . faith : i can walk ! it 's not that fair . sharon : um , i 'm not comfortable with that , and besides , i do n't want you at the park unless i can be there , and right now , i can't . i 'm too busy . but we will go another time . promise . faith : this is so unfair . [ sighs ] i do n't have to be watched every second . sharon : okay , maybe i am being a little overprotective , but i 've had some recent reminders that there are some not - so - nice people in the world . faith : well , i do n't want to be stuck here all day . so may i call monique and ask her if she can give me a ride home ? sharon : yes . you may . and someone needs a refill . faith : hi . i 'd like to request a cab , please . 815 hyde park . but do n't pull up right in front . i 'll be around the corner . i 'd like to be dropped off at chancellor park . thank you . victoria : well , you can huff and puff all you want . this is happening . ravi starts here in two weeks . ashley : you 're very confident . victoria : i anticipated your reaction and i covered my bases . i knew that you 'd be unhappy . ashley : well , obviously . you 're trying to poach a very valuable team member . victoria : look , why do n't we just cut to the chase , okay ? why do n't you come up with a number that makes you comfortable to compensate you for your loss at jabot , and i 'll write a check , and we can be done with this by lunchtime ? i 'll even throw in a meal voucher for the top of the tower . i know you like the chef . ashley : i did n't come here for a free lunch , and i did n't come here for your money . this is n't a stunt , victoria . i 'm not gon na let you steal our top it employee . victoria : ravi 's jabot contract states that he can leave for a better deal . is n't that right , michael ? michael : give me a minute . i 'll still reading . ashley : you know , do n't waste your time , michael . ravi has a non - compete clause , which means that he ca n't just pack up his things and walk across the street to newman . i will sue you to keep him just where he is . victoria : i do n't need to read the fine print to know that that clause does n't apply . newman is not a jabot competitor . michael : uh , um , you were n't before you purchased brash & sassy , but now you are . jack : i apologize . that took a little longer than i thought . hilary : how is she ? jack : today 's a pretty good day . hilary : watching your mother succumb to a disease is n't easy . but i do admire everything that you 're taking on . jack : thanks . hilary : but jabot is a huge company . people need a leader , and they ca n't see uncertainty at the top . jack : you 're talking about ashley trying to kill our sponsorship deal with your show ? well , we had it out on that one , big time , and judging from the fact that you 're here , i guess you know how it ended . hilary : although , if i was in your sister 's shoes , i probably would have reacted the same way . jack , you walked away from your company and then you had second thoughts . i mean , she thought she was running the company , and then all of a sudden , the big kahuna comes in and says , `` oh , no , no . not so fast , sweetie . `` jack : wow , tell me what you really think . hilary : i 'm sorry , i 'm sorry . that was just a little bit of my inner feminist coming out . i am happy that jabot is sponsoring the show . but you need to ask yourself this one question , and it will put all of this into perspective for you . jack : okay , and what is that ? hilary : what do you want ? because i would sacrifice anything for just one more day with my mother . so i understand why you want to be there for yours . jack : i have to do this . i need to help her . no , no -- i want to help her . i love my mother . and in a different way , i love jabot . and balancing the two is not out of the question . i just have n't figured out a way to do it just yet . chelsea : is devon stepping up ? is he buying the park ? nick : i 'm not sure . i know he 's thinking about it . chelsea : okay , well , i 'll keep my fingers crossed for you that everything works out . nick : well , if he does , then this whole problem is gon na be behind us . chelsea : [ sighs ] so , you went to see devon while nikki went to see victor . nick : picked up on that , huh ? chelsea : mm - hmm . nick : yeah . i thought that 'd be for the best . if i had gone with mom , then the focus goes on my relationship with my dad and not the park , and i do n't want anything to overshadow this issue . chelsea : i think that 's a very mature attitude . nick : ca n't say i was n't tempted because i was . but for today , at least , i am not gon na make this a father - son problem . abby : [ sighs ] okay . so talk to me . scott : i , uh -- i do n't want to fak you out . abby : well , then , you should n't have just said that because now i am guaranteed to freak out . unless what you 're gon na tell me is n't as bad as what i think you 're gon na tell me , but what i think you 're gon na tell me is , like , really , really , really bad , so ... okay , this is where you say i 'm wrong about where this is going . scott : yeah , i ca n't do that . abby : the leak at newman . the person that victoria is hell - bent on crucifying ... scott : technically , it 's -- it 's you . abby : [ sighs ] `` the young and the restless `` will continue . they 're getting ready for a hot deal .. ashley : my office , please . was that victoria on the phone ? ravi : yeah . ashley : so , i 'm assuming that she told you there 's no longer a job waiting for you at newman . ravi : she did . but how ? ashley : i went over there and i , uh , handled the issue . ravi : you fought for me . ashley : kind of wondering why i bothered , though , since your loyalty is so insignificant . ravi : i am loyal to this company , and more importantly , to you . when i accepted victoria 's offer , i was trying to do right by us . ashley : wait . you quit because of me ? ravi : i know the only thing holding us back from sharing something deeper is the fact that i work for you . you 're a busy woman , you got a lot on your plate , i get that . i just thought if i backed off here , it might make it easier for you . ashley : well ... i 'd rather have you here than anywhere . and since i 'm the boss , i get to decide whether or not there 's a conflict , and i think that you should stay . ravi : i do n't really have a choice . ashley : true . you don't . um , we can talk about this later , but right now , i have a meeting . ravi : was it hard to get victoria to back off ? ashley : not when i threatened to sue . jabot rarely enforces its non - compete clauses , but i was willing to go to the mat for you . sharon : i 'm handing out one of these to every customer who comes in here . you know , it 's a shame that victor needs to destroy genoa city landmarks in the name of `` progress . `` devon : yeah . it is unfortunate , but , you know , we ca n't be too sure of his motives yet . sharon : oh , are you on his side now ? devon : well , no , no . i 'm just saying there 's always two sides to everything . sharon : well , in my opinion , when it comes to victor , there 's a right side and a wrong side , and he is wrong about this . devon : yeah . well , thank you for the coffee , sharon . sharon : you 're welcome . do n't forget your flier ! i know that katherine meant a lot to you . devon : yeah . of course she did . and , believe me , i know that this park represents her not just to me , but to a lot of people in this community . i realize that , and she 'd always love when people would gather there to celebrate any kind of life event , and it 's kind of a big slap in the face to her memory to just want to put some buildings up in its place . sharon : well , have you thought about ... ? devon : using my own money to buy it ? sharon : the money that she left you . devon : it 's funny , nick just asked me that same question . sharon : and ? devon : and i have a lot to consider . abby : you realize you put me a terrible position at work . scott : whoa , slow down . this is why i did n't want to do it at the office . making a scene is n't gon na be helpful . you need to tone it down . abby : are you trying to manage me ? scott : i 'm only trying to explain calmly and quietly . abby : well , i 'm waiting . scott : this all started when sharon was trying to help nick save that park . abby : so you came to me asking me about the company behind the development . scott : i had my suspicions that there was a newman connection . abby : and then when you got your answer , you ran to sharon . you used me , and now i 'm on the hook , and the second that victoria finds out , she 's gon na fire me . scott : look at me . i wo n't let that happen . i promise . devon : [ sighs ] hilary : time for another cup ? devon : sure . another one wo n't kill me . hilary : you seem a little ... off . devon : i just have a few things on my mind , that 's all . hilary : share . devon : nah , it 's not worth getting into . how you doing ? hilary : [ chuckles ] no , no , no , no , no . nice try . we are friends , and friends let each other vent . you helped me when i had a bad day . now it 's your turn . you 're on the air , caller . devon : it 's mostly about something that i know in my gut is the right thing to do , but i 'm not sure if neil 's gon na be onboard with it . hilary : have you even discussed it with him ? devon : you know how moses and sofia , they moved to new york ? hilary : yeah . yeah , they -- they worked it out so that she could take a job there . devon : well , sofia just got into a pretty bad car accident . hilary : oh , my god . devon : she 's fine , but the recovery 's gon na take a minute , and neil went there to help out with moses . hilary : i 'm so sorry that you guys are going through all this . devon : it 's okay . just to reiterate , this is not for `` the hilary hour . `` hilary : you have my word . besides , if i wanted to run the story , i would have to run it by new boss . devon : new boss ? you found a sponsor . hilary : well , since you said that you would n't back the money truck up to the studio , i had to look elsewhere . after a few misses , someone came to my rescue . devon : hmm . ashley : thanks for the flowers . they 're pretty . jack : ash , i hate fighting with you , i -- ashley : yeah , i do n't like it that much myself , jack . and maybe i owe you a flower or two for some of the things i said . jack : you 're home a little earlier than expected . ashley : yeah , i wanted to check on mother . jack : oh , mother 's doing okay right now . by the way , she really enjoyed her time with you yesterday , the part of it she remembers , anyway . and i appreciate you looking after her , i do . i know i kind of tossed her in your lap , and that was n't good form , and -- ashley : jack . she 's my mother , too . and i enjoyed the time i spent with her . it also made me see things a little differently where that argument was concerned , so ... jack : traci , in her infinite wisdom , suggested that maybe it was n't all - or- nothing , that maybe we could actually compromise . to that end , i 'd like you to see something . ashley : it 's a work order . what designs ? i do n't get it . oh , wait , this is the jabot lab . jack : i 've had this in the works for some time now . the way i see it , by new year 's , that lab will be back to its former glory . ashley : jack , this is an amazing design . jack : and long overdue . that lab has needed a reworking for some time now . ashley : how did you sneak this past me ? jack : oh , i have my ways . i know you love working down there , building new products that keep jabot on top . now with brash & sassy gone , i thought you should have a state - of - the - art lab once again . look , i 've always felt that your greatest value to the company is the work you do there . ashley : and that 's where you think i should go . full - time . nick : shocker . dad did n't budge . nikki : i 'm sorry i was n't able to change his mind . how did your efforts go ? nick : i put fliers on every surface i could find , but it would n't surprise me at all if dad hired someone to follow me around and take them down . chelsea : seems like you 've hit a dead end . maybe it 's time to back off . nick : absolutely not . nikki : no , no . it 's just time to find another way to stop victor . scott : look , nick does n't know i 'm the one that gave sharon the information about newman , and sharon does n't know that i got my information from you . abby : i need a scorecard to keep up with all of this . scott : you 're twice removed from ever being connected to this leak , and even if victoria ever gets even remotely close , it wo n't matter . abby : you did hear the part about victoria firing me ... scott : look , if it comes out , i 'll step up , admit it 's my fault , and i 'll keep your name out of it . abby : you 'd do that for me ? scott : i regret it even came this far . abby : you know , for a minute , i was worried that you were , um ... scott : what , setting you up ? abby : [ sighs ] scott : look , i -- i hope you know better now . hilary : it does not get more complex than this . you are caught between looking out for your company or stepping in to help save chancellor park . when you boil it down , it 's doing right by the newmans or doing right by katherine . [ groans ] i would not want to be you . devon : well , thanks . that 's all you got for me ? hilary : uh - huh . devon : since when do you hold back in putting in your two cents ? hilary : well , since we both know that you already made up your mind but you just have n't said it out loud yet . we both know what your next move is . devon : act like you know me . all right . well , if i 'm gon na beat victor , how high should i bid ? victoria : ashley forced my hand . i had to rescind the offer that i made to ravi . victor : well , i commend you for trying to up the tech game . but i think , in the end , it is just as good that you did n't push hard . you would have had a conflict , it would have made it to the press , and we 've had enough bad publicity for a while . i want this park project to go through . victoria : you 're right . the last thing that we need is a civil war with jabot distracting us . [ intercom buzzes ] victor : yes ? send him in . michael : oh , hey . victoria : hi . dad told me the good news about the audit . michael : uh , well , unfortunately , i may have jumped the gun . victor : what are you talking about ? michael : oh , well , um , the authorities may have cleared the corporate accounts , but , uh , apparently , the audit is still open . victoria : why ? michael : the auditors found anomalies in one of victor 's personal bank accounts . victor : what do you mean ? what anomalies ? michael : you know what , word is this just came across my desk minutes ago . i 've got nothing but generalities for you . victor : they 're grasping at anything to charge me ! it 's pathetic ! jack : i do n't know what i expected , but i certainly did n't expect you to be disappointed . ashley : give me a break . i had complete control of the company for one minute , and then the next ... jack : and the next you get to do what you love doing , in your lab ! ashley : if you say so . jack : ash , if you and i both do what we do best -- ashley : please ! do n't sugarcoat this , please ! you want to have control of the company again . apparently , there 's nothing i can do about that . but just please drop the `` i 'm doing this for you , ashley `` act . so , now what ? you 're getting 24-hour care for mother , a nurse ? jack : no , i 'll be running the company from home . ashley : you ca n't be serious . jack : yes , i am . ashley : jack , you 're gon na short - change both jabot and mother . jack : i have faced far more difficult situations . it 's about confidence , ashley ! luckily , i have enough for both of us . scott : you know , we should probably get back to the office . abby : right . yeah . scott : cold ? abby : well , it is december in wisconsin . scott : well , no wonder . you 're not wearing any gloves . abby : i did n't have time to grab them before we left . scott : here . take mine . abby : i 'm fine , really . i can just put my hands in my pockets . scott : come on . they 're freezing . they 're freezing . here . that better ? [ next_on ] michael : the authorities are sending an official over to meet with you personally about the audit anomalies . kevin : it wo n't be long before the truth comes out and victor discovers what you did . scott : oh , great . you 're home . whew ! | nick and nikki are even more determined to save chancellor park and stop victor 's development project . nick talks to devon and tries to persuade him to buy the park but he says that he would have a conflict of interest because victor is a pr client . devon thinks things over and after talking to sharon and hilary he decides to buy the park to stop victor 's project . devon tells hilary and says he is worried how neil will react since he has n't spoken to him yet because he is busy taking care of sofia and moses in new york since sofia was injured in a car accident . ashley fights victoria to keep ravi working for jabot since ravi has a non compete clause and now newman and jabot are competitors since newman owns brash and sassy . jack shows ashley plans to update the jabot lab so ashley can get back to doing research and development . jack tells ashley he plans to run jabot from home . faith is upset that her parents wo n't take her to the park to skate with her friends so she disobeys them and calls a cab to take her . scott tells abby that she is the one that gave him the information about victor 's development deal which he later told to sharon . scott promises that he will protect her and take the blame if victoria discovers the information and he will leave her name out of it . scott warms abby 's hands because she forgot her gloves and that leads to a kiss which faith sees because she is skating at the park . |
[ previously_on ] [ metal clanking ] phyllis : i 'm very sorry . but we 're done . abby : commercial on the bottom , apartments above , and it 's just sitting there , empty . you are looking at the new owner of 985 cresthaven place . [ squeals ] reed : whatever you 've got planned here , i -- count me out . victoria : it 's a going - away party for you . reed : okay . victoria : okay . reed : okay . i 'll come to your stup -- i 'll come to your party . 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 ? nikki : [ shrieks ] [ screams ] victoria : mom [ sighs ] take a breath . nikki : [ swallows hard ] are we alone ? victoria : yes , of course . calm down . what 's wrong ? nikki : [ gasps ] the person who has been tormenting us was in my house . in my bedroom ! victoria : what ? how do you know ? nikki : because ... they left these ! ah ! victoria : oh , my god . those are -- nikki : the same clothes that we buried j.t . in . i know ! victoria : put them away . please . nikki : i - i - i turned on the light , and i saw them lying on the bed . they were laid out as if he was still lying in them . whoever did this is mocking me . this is really sick . victoria : well , i guess now we have proof that whoever 's trying to frame dad is the same person who moved j.t . 's body from the park . but [ sighs ] mom , how -- how are they getting past security ? nikki : well , i hate to think this , much less say it , but ... could it be one of the guards ? victoria : no ! no , they 've been with us for years . i mean ... no , it 's more likely somebody that we know , someone close to us . an approved visitor , like -- like tessa . nikki : well , it was n't her , because she was with us all evening , before we left her stranded . victoria : well , then , it has to be somebody that we trust , someone who has access to our homes . someone who lives close - by ? nikki : i just ca n't think of anybody this brazen . i mean , this is so twist -- [ front door lock clicks ] who 's that ? who has a key ? ! victoria : hide the bag , quick ! nikki : oh , my god ! [ keys jingle ] victoria : reed ! reed : hi ! victoria : what are you doing home ? reed : hi , mom . victoria : i thought finals were next week ? reed : yeah , well , they were . i had them arranged so that i could take them early so i could come home sooner . have a longer holiday . victoria : oh , wow . nikki : it 's sure wonderful to see you walk through that door . reed : ohh . victoria : if i had known you were coming home early , i would have picked you up at the airport . reed : well , i wanted to surprise you . nikki : you certainly did that . [ chuckles ] [ footsteps approach ] nick : you 're back . phyllis : just walked in the door . nick : i was missing you . i did n't know , uh , dropping off a contract would take so long . any problems ? phyllis : no . no , just tied up some loose ends . now i 'm fully available to lavish my attention on you . nick : oh , yeah . [ footsteps approach ] abby : hmm . those are beautiful rings . did dina leave those out ? billy : no , they 're mine . [ sighs ] what are you doing right now ? [ sighs ] you want to go out ? you want to go do something fun , maybe ? you hungry or something ? abby : uh , sure . what 'd you have in mind ? billy : i do n't know . uh ... i do n't know . you -- you and arturo like to go dancing . where do you guys usually go ? abby : oh , the rooftop bar at the club , but it 's closed for the season . there 's not a lot of options . billy : what about that place in lake geneva , uh ... they have the open - mike . what 's that place called ? abby : no , i know the one that you 're talking about , but their food is n't that great . billy : hardware . let 's go to hardware . abby : only open on the weekends . billy : [ sighs ] geez . bummer . abby : i know . we could go somewhere and just grab some food , but by the time we got there , the kitchen would probably be closed . billy : [ sighs ] abby : they roll up the streets so early in this town . billy : yeah , no , let 's just bag it . i 'm in a crappy mood . i probably should n't pour a bunch of alcohol down my throat . abby : strictly hypothetical , but what if i told you that i knew where the last piece of mrs . martinez 's apple pie was hidden ? would you want to split it with me ? billy : you evil girl , you . i thought kyle was the one doing the hoarding . abby : [ chuckles ] well , you know me and my sweet tooth . what do you say ? two forks ? billy : no , it 's all you . i 'm not that hungry . thank you , though . abby : is everything okay ? billy : yeah . everything 's fine . abby : all right . well , i will just be upstairs reading , so let me know if you change your mind about that apple pie . billy : thanks , abby . i will . victoria : are you sure you do n't want something to eat ? reed : yeah , mom . i 'm fine . victoria : well , i have fruit . reed : that 's okay . victoria : [ sighs ] um , if i 'd known you were coming , i would have run to the store and stocked up the fridge with all your favorites . reed : do n't worry about it . it 's okay . i can get whatever it is that i need . nikki : well , your license is suspended , darling . victoria : well , we can go to the store together tomorrow . how 's that sound ? reed : honestly , i can take the bus or call a ride . it 's no big deal . victoria : all right . suit yourself . nikki : you 've become very self - reliant . reed : yeah , i guess so . nikki : well , you 're gon na have a nice long break . what do you plan to do with all this extra time ? reed : i came back for a reason . [ sighs ] i 'm gon na find out how my dad died . victoria : sweetheart , listen , i 've really tried to keep you informed about how the investigation is going , and it 's -- it 's just dragged on a lot longer than any of us thought it would . reed : listen , i know you do n't like talking about this , but i need answers . nikki : why do n't we talk about it tomorrow ? victoria : yeah , i agree . right before bed ? i 'm not gon na be able to sleep . reed : okay . i get it . victoria : all right . come on , let 's go get your room ready , all right ? reed : [ sighs ] okay . victoria : come on . get your stuff . additional sponsorship jack : funny , i heard those rumors , too . who 's your source ? [ chuckles ] well , i thought i 'd give it a try . okay . you need a quote . um ... this is off the record , of course . how about , `` asked about a possible partnership between online superstar rebekah barlow and jabot 's hot new stand- alone boutiques , a well - placed source did not deny the possibility . `` will that work for you ? you bet . okay . we 'll talk soon . thanks . billy : you do n't have to cut that short on my account . jack : no , not at all . and congratulations on the barlow deal . billy : thank you . how 'd you hear about it ? just closed last night . jack : okay , i talked to legal about a board - related matter , and they were up late trying to put the contract to bed . hey , this will bring a lot of traffic to the boutiques . younger buyers , first - time buyers . people with a lifetime of purchasing ahead of them . hey , play it right , you 're gon na build them into loyal jabot customers . billy : that 's the point . jack : timing could n't be better , with ashley launching her new line . we 're gon na have to combat that from every angle . phyllis must be ecstatic . billy : yeah , we both are . jack : can i assume from your mood that you and phyllis had `` the talk `` and it did n't go so well ? billy : she said she 's moving on with nick . jack : i 'm sorry to hear that . billy : i appreciate your kind words , jack . but we both know that i brought this on myself . abby : so , it was n't until after this friend and i talked that it totally hit me . nick : this inspiration of yours . abby : yes . it was after 9 : 00 . we wanted to grab a bite to eat , maybe go dancing -- on a `` school night . `` well , good luck with that in this burg . [ laughs ] i mean , that 's when i realized , there 's no place local that has a cool vibe a - and great food . the last time genoa city had a place that checked all of those boxes was the underground . nick : may it rest in peace . abby : it was the go - to hot spot seven nights a week . a place where you could grab food , grab a drink , hang out with friends , listen to good music . not too big , not too small . and you kept making it better . innovating with open - mike nights and special theme nights . nick : well , a lot of that was noah . abby : the fact remains that you were running the hottest spot in town . and i want to do something similar with cresthaven place . i do n't want to just fill it up with little retail shops . i want to turn the ground floor into a hip eatery that turns into a club after dinner . nick : well , be prepared for long hours , constant employee turnover , way more paperwork than you ever thought -- and this is all if you stay in business . 80 % of restaurants fail within the first five years , abby . abby : yeah , most of those are bad locations . i read all of those studies . but , nick , this building is in a real up - and - coming area . it has plenty of street parking -- nick : for now . abby : ... easy access from all directions . but what i need -- what i need to make it a success , is someone with real - world experience to guide me . nick : [ sighs ] i suppose you have someone in mind ? abby : we would have so much fun with this . and it would n't eat up much of your time , because you would just be advising me . nick : it 's gon na take up more time than you think , abby . abby : nick -- nick : listen . abby : [ sighs ] nick : abby , i 'm sorry . but i got to say no . i - i 'm so busy , i barely see my kids as - is . abby : okay . [ sighs ] i understand . nick : look , i 'm not saying you should n't do this , but you need a very strong business plan in place . [ cellphone rings ] oh , it 's summer , in dubai . abby : yeah , you should take it . thanks . nick : hey , kiddo ! arturo : hey ! how 'd it go with nick ? what 'd he think of your latest pitch ? abby : well , about as much as he thought of the last one . arturo : no way ! he did n't go for it ? nick : wait , your grandfather still has n't connected with you in dubai ? is he even in dubai ? yes , this bothers me . does it not bother you ? look , sweetheart , i promise you i 'm gon na get to the bottom of this . i 'm gon na find your grandfather . reed : morning . victoria : hi . mwah ! nikki : hi , darling . victoria : baby , how did you sleep ? reed : fine . [ sighs ] um ... the kids already at school ? victoria : yeah , the bus came for them a while ago . reed : oh , darn . i 'm sorry i missed the little rugrats . victoria : oh , that 's okay . you can surprise them tonight . do you want bagels , fruit , coffee ? help yourself . reed : yeah , thank you . victoria : yeah . reed : well , grandma , did you come all the way here for breakfast ? nikki : oh , actually i spent the night so i could spend some more time with you before you rush off to be with your friends . reed : first stop this morning is to go to the police station and meet with detective rosales about dad 's death . victoria : reed , as i told you last night , i would prefer it -- reed : mom , he 's the best person to answer my questions . victoria : it 's not necessary , reed . i can tell you what you need to know . nikki : yes . both your mother and i can . reed : then why have n't you ? victoria : because you were at school , a thousand miles away , and i did n't want to say something that would upset you if i could n't be there to help you through it . reed : mom ... [ sighs ] i know it 's hard for you . getting into this . and just because things were n't good between you and dad does n't mean you did n't care about him . victoria : i did . reed : i do n't mind getting my information from the police if it makes it easier on you . victoria : [ scoffs ] i would rather that you come to me . reed : okay . [ sighs ] well ... could i see a copy of the autopsy report , if you have one here ? victoria : there is no report , because there was no autopsy done . the police never found your father 's body . reed : well , if that 's the case , then ... i mean , how do they know that he 's dead ? oh , my go -- maybe he 's not ! may -- [ stammering ] maybe he 's alive , and they have it all wrong ! mom ? arturo : nick 's right , you know . restaurant business is tough . even when the economy 's booming , if you do n't hit all the notes just right , or have a big enough ad budget ... abby : no , i have a huge following online . getting the word out is n't gon na be the problem . arturo : okay , great . so , once the grand opening party 's over with , how are you gon na keep them coming back ? abby : well , that 's why i need a mentor -- someone who knows what works and what doesn't . arturo : maybe instead of a bar - restaurant , you ought to consider a steadier business . abby : [ sighs ] arturo : you know ? like an upscale grocery store that 's part of a chain , or , mm ... what about a salon ? abby : no ! no way in hell . mia would want to be involved . arturo : okay . say no more . abby : [ sighs ] i really want to stick with my idea about a late - night spot . especially since you took me to that place in miami . it was n't just couples that were there . there were -- there were groups there , there were people celebrating milestones in their lives . genoa city does n't have a place like that . and i want to be the one to bring it to them . arturo : okay . i will help however i can . since nick is not on board , who you gon na try next ? abby : well , we need someone with experience . someone who 's objective . not a newman or an abbott . oh , my god . no , this is perfect ! arturo : what ? abby : i know just the person . reed : how does finding dad 's dna in the soil sample mean that he 's dead ? i mean , wh - what if he was just ... hiding there ? what if he got mugged and was hurt and -- i mean , that could explain how he lost his watch . victoria : reed , i do n't want you getting your hopes up . the police are fairly certain that your father 's not coming back . reed : w - well -- well , how do they explain his dna being in the park when his body was n't ? nikki : detective rosales thinks that it was there , but that , much later , somebody moved it . reed : but that does n't make any sense . it 's right out in the open ! i mean , how could they do that without getting caught ? why would they do that ? nikki : [ sighs ] i wish i knew . victoria : it 's really horrible to even think about . reed : what are the police saying ? do they have -- do they have a suspect ? nikki : uh ... [ doorbell rings ] oh ... victoria : [ sighs ] i 'll get it . jack : you earn that headache ? billy : hmph . if you 're asking if i 'm hungover , i did n't drink last night . thought about it . not ruling it out for the future . but i 'm aware that that 's part of the reason why i ended up in this mess in the first place . acting impulsively . jack : it 's good that you recognize that . billy : [ sighs ] yeah , well , too bad i did n't have this restraint a few months ago . i remember you warning me about lashing out at phyllis , and how it would come back to bite me . jack : the voice of experience . did n't know you were even listening . billy : well , i was . but the damage was already done . jack : i take it phyllis ca n't forgive whatever revenge you took on her ? billy : [ clears throat ] oh , i do n't know . i could be wrong . but she 's coming around . you know , she does n't want to punish me as much anymore . i think that 's a good thing . jack : yeah . so , if that 's true , if old feelings are starting to resurface , what 's holding her back ? this thing with nick ? billy : nick . nick is safe . he 's a port in the storm . i do n't know . maybe that 's part of the appeal . jack : she tell you that , or are you speculating ? billy : she told me a lot of things . i 'm still trying to figure out what it all meant . i do n't know . i do n't know . maybe it 's real . or i think she 's maybe just trying to convince herself that she made the right choice . she said something that caught my attention . jack : what was that ? billy : she asked me what it would say about her if she took me back . jack : sounds like she 's looking out for her reputation . billy : she still loves me , jack . i know she misses me . we get together , and we connect on all the levels , except ... [ sighs ] i do n't know . taking me back , after what i did ... i think she would just ... hate herself too much for it . jack : i 'm sorry things did n't work out the way you hoped . billy : yeah . maybe i pushed too hard too fast . i do n't know . maybe she just needs some more time to get over what happened . jack : yeah , that 's what i told myself . billy : yeah , well , i 'm not you , so ... jack : no , you 're not . so do n't make the same mistakes i did . do n't wait around for something that 's never going to happen . let her go , billy . nick : man , it is great to see you . reed : it 's good to see you , too . nick : sorry you missed summer . she just took off for dubai about a week ago . reed : what is she doing there ? nick : well , she went to work with your grandfather , but it did n't work out like that . right ? i mean , do you have any more information ? nikki : i have been in close communication with summer , and she 's just fine . doing everything she can to get up to speed . nick : still , it was pretty crummy of dad to lure her over there under false pretenses . nikki : that is not what happened . nick : really , mom ? when 's the last time you talked to him ? do you even know where he is ? reed : what ? wait . grandpa 's missing , too ? victoria : no , no , no , no , no . your grandfather is not missing . he 's on a business trip . he 's just not doing a very good job of staying in touch with us . he does that from time to time . there 's no need for alarm . nikki : you know , reed , um , i have some errands to run . i 'd be happy to , uh , give you a ride if you want to spend time with your friends somewhere . reed : um ... yeah . you can take me to the coffeehouse . nikki : oh , that 's fine . reed : um , also ... uh , i want to finish our conversation when i get back . victoria : yes . of course , honey . do you need some money ? reed : no . [ sighs ] i think i 'm okay for now . nick : come here . reed : yeah . it 's good seeing you . nick : hey , you need anything , you call me . reed : i will . thank you , uncle nick . nick : sorry . i was n't thinking . victoria : obviously not ! nick : look , i 'm not happy with dad 's disappearing act , but i did n't think how it 'd sound to a kid whose father went missing and then declared dead . victoria : well , there 's something else that i need to tell you , and i do n't want reed to hear about it . [ sighs ] after you left the police station yesterday , rey told mom and me that he considers dad a suspect . nick : in j.t . 's murder ? why ? because they found one of dad 's guns on his own property ? that 's not incriminating . victoria : the arson investigator found something else in the stables . a man 's shirt with blood on it . j.t . 's blood , according to rey . nick : oh , man . that does sound bad . victoria : it 's intended to . nick : wait , you think ... ? victoria : someone is trying to set dad up . and they 're doing a damn good job of it . jack : oh , good . i caught you before you left . billy : jack , if you 're gon na give me more bad news , i 'm not in the mood right now . jack : i know you did n't want to hear my advice about walking away from phyllis , but do n't shut me out because of it . billy : look , i know you 're only saying that because you do n't want to see me get hurt again . all right ? i get it . jack : i don't . i really don't . billy : okay . and you might be right , okay ? maybe she 'll never take me back . but i 'm not giving up that easily . jack : just remember , if you press too hard , you could put a strain on your working relationship . billy : what are you saying ? you want me to give up my job , too ? you understand i 'm not gon na have anything left ? jack : oh , really ? how about those two kids a few blocks down that think their father hung the moon ? i suggest , the next time you start questioning your existence , you pay them a surprise visit and watch their faces light up . billy : okay . you got me there . jack : and i doubt victoria would mind your dropping by her home a little more often . billy : what is that ? like a little hint i should start something up with victoria again ? jack : no , not at all . interesting , though , that 's where your mind went . billy : hey , what 's going on with kerry ? jack : we 're talking about you right now . billy : we 're changing the subject right now . [ cellphone chimes ] jack : she 's sending me mixed signals . billy : is that one of them right now ? jack : no , this -- this is work . i got to deal with this . billy : jack ? you should get back out there . find yourself a mate . set a good example for your little brother . nick : how 's your day so far ? phyllis : not half bad . hope you do n't mind i stopped by . nick texted me that he was here . i 'd also like an update , too . nick : well , dad is still not home . but after talking to vick , i think i understand why . victoria : oh , whatever he 's doing , you can be sure that dad is not hiding from rey rosales . he has n't even heard his crazy theories . phyllis : which are ? nick : dad is now a suspect in j.t . 's homicide investigation . but honestly [ sighs ] it does n't sound that crazy to me . victoria : what is that supposed to mean ? nick : dad was furious with j.t . he threatened him on live tv . and then , when i impersonated him , dad showed up with a .38 , and he was mad enough to kill him . victoria : being mad enough and actually going through with it are two very different things . phyllis : i have to agree with nick . victoria : excuse me ? phyllis : maybe victor did kill j.t . we have to at least consider the possibility . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . jack : sugar , you have to know , any time you call , i 'm gon na come running . now , what 's going on ? nikki : i drank alcohol last night . jack : oh , boy . what happened ? nikki : i was at victoria 's . i - i was stressed out about something , and ... well , victoria had been drinking wine . when i got in the room , she was already drinking it , so it was sitting there on the table . a - and then she left the room , and before i even realized what i was doing , it was in my hand , and ... i took a swig . jack : how much did you drink ? nikki : oh , i was able to stop myself after that first sip , but i am so upset . i thought i had it under control . jack : we 're all one bad moment away from a slip - up . nikki : yeah , but i have gone through so much this past year , and i was never once tempted . jack : tell me about that . what 's got you so stressed ? what triggered this ? nikki : just feeling overwhelmed . so much going on at the same time . jack , there was a fire at the ranch the other night . jack : what ? nikki : our stables burned to the ground . all the horses are okay , and nobody was hurt , thank god . but it really shook me up . so i decided to spend the night at victoria 's . and , suddenly , at the front door is reed , coming home one week early from school . jack : i hope that does n't mean he 's having problems at school . nikki : oh , i - i do n't think so . but he is in so much pain , jack , trying to deal with this as an adult . but i could see ... glimpses o - of ... of that scared little boy inside , grieving for his father . you know , he -- he never did get a chance to say goodbye to him . jack : that 's a lot for someone his age to handle . nikki : [ sighs ] it 's breaking victoria 's heart to see him go through this . jack : nicholas tells me victor is incommunicado . that ca n't make things any easier . nikki : i , uh ... i want to believe that he 's fine . jack : but you ca n't help worrying . nik , you 've been through this . he 's done this before , repeatedly . nikki : no . this is different , jack . victor had just hired summer away from fenmore 's to head up his new real - estate division in the middle east . jack : summer ? wow . nikki : yes . but the point is , she is in dubai , halfway around the world , and she is still waiting to meet with her grandfather . jack : and he has disappeared . i can understand why that would be disconcerting . nikki : victor was so excited about having her at newman . there were all these projects he wanted to go over with her , people he wanted her to meet . and then , when she arrived , he was n't there . jack : well , surely he left word with someone . nikki : no . not even a note . no one on his staff knows where he is or when he 's returning . and [ inhales deeply ] i 'm doing the best i can to look out for summer , but ... of course , nicholas is very upset . jack : so , it sounds like you have been spending all of your time worrying about your son , your daughter , your grandson , your granddaughter , your husband , your horses . am i leaving anyone out ? nikki : very funny , jack . jack : this is n't a joke . nik , i admire how you keep your family together , but you have to know what happens if you do n't take care of yourself . your m.s . flares up and -- nikki : i do know . gulping that wine last night showed me that . i am leaving here and going directly to an aa meeting . jack : good . i 'll go with you . nikki : thank you , jack . phyllis : look , if rey is serious , and that was j.t . 's blood on that shirt , i find it very incriminating . victoria : dad had nothing to do with j.t . 's death . nick : you know that for a fact ? victoria : i 'm a lot closer to him now than you are . phyllis : well , that means that you have high hopes for his innocence . still , you ca n't prove it . victoria : if something like that were weighing on him , i would absolutely know about it . nick : i 'm not sure it 'd bother him that much . in fact , he may feel good about it . phyllis : i think victor 's motivation to kill j.t . would be to protect his family . especially you , not to mention his grandchildren . victoria : stop talking about him as if he 's guilty . someone is trying to pin this on him . nick : well , my main concern here is summer . so if you do ever hear from our dad , please let me know . i got to get to work . phyllis : i will walk out with you . victoria : uh , phyllis , if you do n't mind , i would love to pick your brain about something . nick : ah . my christmas present , no doubt . phyllis : i 'll make sure she gets you something real nice this year . nick : oh , yeah . phyllis : [ chuckles ] nick : hey , i 'm sorry , uh , you know , if i upset you before . victoria : you 're gon na end up with a lump of coal in your stocking if you do n't vamoose . nick : okay . see ya . phyllis : bye . victoria : what the hell are you thinking , trying to turn nick against our father ? phyllis : just relax . nothing 's gon na happen to victor . no one can prove that he killed j.t . , because he didn't . no one 's gon na railroad him , because he 's gon na get the best defense possible . if rey is suspicious of him , that 's fine . takes the heat off of us . it could be the perfect solution . victoria : [ inhales sharply ] you know [ sighs ] when you say these asinine things , i ca n't help thinking ... phyllis : what ? victoria : whether or not you had something to do with those items that showed up at the stable . you know , the ones that have made my father look so guilty . you could 've snuck them in . phyllis : i am not setting up victor . if somebody else is , that 's fantastic . works in our favor . victoria : whoever is doing this is not our ally ! [ sighs ] j.t . 's clothes , the ones that he died in , showed up at the ranch . on my mom 's bed . phyllis : tell me she had the sense to get rid of them . victoria : she wouldn't . because they might clear his name if we hang onto them . my mom would never let my dad take the fall for something that she did . so why do n't you think about that the next time you go around accusing him of murder ? abby : mmm . that hit the spot . want to split a dessert with me ? arturo : you go ahead . i 'm stuffed . abby : coffee ? arturo : okay , how much longer are you gon na make me wait to hear this brilliant idea of yours ? abby : oh , i thought you liked to be teased . arturo : yeah , but not like this . abby : [ giggles ] arturo : [ chuckles ] the suspense is killing me . abby : well , it did n't stop you from finishing off that reuben in record time . arturo : i love the food here . abby : what about the ambience ? arturo : i like it here . it 's comfortable . you know , classy , but not too snotty . i always feel good when i 'm here . abby : what do you think about the décor ? arturo : it 's , uh , okay . more on the masculine side , maybe . hey , what 's up with all these questions , hm ? [ abby laughs ] wait , is this a research expedition for the kind of place you want to open ? abby : maybe i 'm just giving you the biggest hint about who i 'm gon na approach next to mentor me . arturo : you mean devon ? the guy who runs this place ? abby : mm - hmm . you met him at nick 's bachelor party , and the jaboutiques launch . arturo : yeah , i remember . he seemed like a cool dude . and you 're not related to him , and he just happens to run a restaurant , so ... abby : not to mention the fact that he runs a really hot club on the roof -- just seasonal , but still -- and he has a hot streaming service , so he has connections to lots of different people in the music industry , and he just happens to be a really good friend of mine . arturo : approaching devon seems like a great idea . abby : i thought so . arturo : there 's only one problem . abby : what 's that ? arturo : i 'm kicking myself for not thinking about it first . abby : [ laughs ] phyllis : billy . hey , you got a minute ? billy : yeah , what 's up ? phyllis : come in my office . i 'll fill you in . please , have a seat . the barlow deal . word is starting to get out . billy : i 'm not surprised . phyllis : [ sighs ] the pr department is starting to work on a press release . i thought i 'd give the exclusive for the feature story to kiki louden . billy : [ sighs ] i think that 's a good idea . she did a wonderful job on the launch . phyllis : i thought so , too . billy : i was , uh , planning on sending flowers to rebekah . unless you 've already taken care of that . phyllis : that 's a nice touch . go for it . i noticed that you were n't in the office this morning . billy : yeah . i , uh , overslept . must have been all the , uh , late nights working on the pitch . kind of caught up with me . and then i was about to walk out , and then jack cornered me . he wanted to know the details , so ... phyllis : makes sense . billy : were you looking for me ? phyllis : i could n't help but wonder if you might be avoiding me . billy : oh . phyllis : after our talk last night ... i would completely understand . billy : i would n't do that , phyllis . phyllis : good . i 'm glad to hear it . because i have enjoyed working with you these past few days , and i meant what i said about us making a great team . billy : [ sighs ] professionally . phyllis : i think what is best for jabot is that we continue to work together that way . but i do n't want to put pressure on you . if you 're uncomfortable ... billy : i 'm not . phyllis : ... or if you need a break ... billy : i don't . it 'll be , uh -- it 'll be fine . no problem . phyllis : super . super . i am relieved to hear that . billy : i was actually thinking that you might be uncomfortable . phyllis : i have no reason to be . i made it clear where things are at . it seemed like the message was received . billy : definitely . phyllis : good . then we put that all behind us , and we can have a productive , friendly working relationship . billy : good . yeah , that sounds great . phyllis : i have some copy that i 'd like you to take a look at -- billy : okay , yeah . just send it my way . phyllis : okay . will do . billy : thank you . nick : wow . how 'd i rate such a warm welcome ? phyllis : thank you for dropping everything at work to look out for our daughter . you know what ? i was just doing what any father would do . thanks for , uh , backing me up with vick . i could n't tell , though . do you really think dad could have killed j.t . , or were you just taking my side out of loyalty ? phyllis : i think what you said was plausible . nick : it 's nice to know somebody has my back phyllis : you can count on me . you can . and i know , from the outside , it seems like we 're together for all the wrong reasons , but in my heart , i know i 'm right where i belong . jack : hello to you , too . wonderful . thanks for asking . listen , kerry , the reason i 'm calling , um ... i had a wonderful time with you on thanksgiving , and i was hoping to see you again . terrific . drinks tonight at the club ? uh , breakfast works , too , yeah . um ... uh , tomorrow morning . 8 : 00-ish ? i 'll see you then . reed : thanks for meeting me . billy : [ sighs ] yeah , of course . what 's on your mind ? reed : um ... i need you to be honest with me for a second . billy : yeah , absolutely . always . reed : do you think that ... my dad 's really dead ? billy : [ sighs ] unfortunately , i do . i do n't think the police would have came forward without conclusive evidence . and i 'm sorry , man . i really am . you know , i know what it 's like to lose your dad . reed : you know what it 's like to lose your elderly dad . after he 's lived a good long life . if what the police are saying is true , then my dad was murdered in his 40s . [ billy sighs ] now , billy , i know you 're just trying to be nice to me , but ... it 's -- it 's not the same . billy : i hear you . i do . and you have a point . [ sighs ] look , all i 'm gon na say is , just be careful with the anger , okay ? it can be ... explosive , and it can take over your life . and it can start to crowd things that are ... actually really important . reed : nothing 's more important to me than finding out who killed my dad , and making them pay . nikki : phyllis may be many things , but i do n't think sadistic is one of them . victoria : then you do n't believe she 's framing dad ? nikki : she 's certainly not the one who put j.t . 's clothes on my bed . victoria : [ sighs ] i suppose not . i just hate the way that she 's vilifying him to nick , driving the wedge in even deeper , knowing that he 's innocent . nikki : yeah , i hate it , too . not that it shocks me that she would go that far to protect herself . maybe i should take a page out of her book . victoria : what do you mean ? nikki : all this time , i 've been laying low , keeping quiet , hoping for the best . i 've been playing right into my tormentor 's hands . [ inhales deeply , smacks table ] i need to take control of this situation . victoria : mom , i hope you 're not planning on confessing . nikki : oh , of course not . that would implicate you . i would rather die than do that . i 'll find another way to prove that your father is innocent . the evidence against him is planted , and it 's fake . we need to fight back . we need to expose it as a fraud . victoria : how ? nikki : watch and learn , my darling . watch and learn . | reed returns home determined to find out what happened to jt when victoria tells him they never foound his body he thinks jt may still be alive . victoria tells reed not to get his hopes up but they will find out what happened to his father . nikki takes a sip of wine then tells jack about it and he adviuses her to go to a meeting she does go to a meeting and returns with a desire to fight back and expose the person who is tormenting them about jtt 's death . nikki tells victiria she has a plan to take the blame off victor and expose the evidence against him as false . abby decides to put a resturant / nightclub in her new building and asks nick to help and be her mentor but he tells her know because it is too much hard work so she decides to ask devon for help and advice . billy thinks he and phyllis will get back together soon but phyllis sees him at the office and tells him she wants their relationship to be busines only before he has a chance to tell her he wnts another chance with her . jack calls kerry and they plan a breakfast date at the athletic club . |
[ previously_on ] chelsea : adam wants me to move in with him so that i can be there for connor full - time . nick : the only thing that matters is doing what is best for connor . chelsea : sharon said that he 's found a way to cope with his fear , so is n't that a step in the right direction ? connor : sharon , sharon , go away . i do n't want you here another day . nick : i believe adam is using connor 's issues to get closer to chelsea . phyllis : are you sure that maybe ... you are n't better off ... without chelsea ? victoria : billy 's going through something . he left here just a little while ago to go talk to jack and get some advice . billy : hey , man , can i grab a scotch , neat , please ? thanks . billy : [ speaking indistinctly ] here . victoria : [ laughs ] how 's your salad ? billy : it 's great . it 's always great . want some more wine ? victoria : oh , please . that 's nice . oh , i 've been meaning to ask you , how 's the job search going ? billy : slowly . nothing 's caught my eye yet . victoria : have you been looking online ? billy : i have . it seems like that 's where people look for jobs nowadays . victoria : [ chuckles ] well , you know , i was thinking , um , i could put some feelers out there and see if any of my colleagues -- billy : i appreciate that , honey -- i do -- but i 'm gon na do this on my own . victoria : sure . yeah . i understand . billy : i want to work . i want to contribute . i do . it 's just about finding the right fit , and that takes time . victoria : i - i -- billy : [ chuckles ] victoria : [ chuckles ] that 's -- that 's true . billy : i know . but that 's why i left jabot , right ? i want to find my passion . i want to find something that makes me want to get up in the morning , and i am open to all possibilities . victoria : i 'm very glad to hear that . billy : thank you . whatever i wind up doing , the one thing that is non- negotiable -- it has to be fun , okay ? i want to feel alive . that -- that is a must . victoria : i am so proud of this drive that you 're taking -- leaving a job that did n't work for you and starting fresh . billy : hmm . victoria : i know it 's been a rough couple of months -- i understand that -- but look at you , coming out on the other side stronger than ever . just take your time until you find the perfect thing . i am behind you all the way . billy : thank you . chelsea : you would n't dare . adam : you need to remember who you 're dealing with and what i 'm capable of , because i have zero qualms about taking exactly what i want from you . chelsea : right here ... right now , in front of our son ? adam : that 's how the game 's played . now give me all your 4s ! chelsea : sorry ! go fish ! adam : really ? chelsea : mm - hmm . adam : really ? you do n't have any ? chelsea : nope . adam : wow . wow . so much for my card - shark skills . chelsea : hmm . [ gasps ] we 've been outplayed by the master . connor : [ giggles ] adam : well , you are the only one that could bring us together like this . united in defeat . nikki : alright , here 's the update . christian is up to his elbows in pumpkin , learning how to take out the seeds and roast them . victor : [ chuckles ] nick : he likes to help in the kitchen . it 's kind of his thing these days . victor : he 's at that age , is n't he ? nikki : and once they 're in the oven , the cook will feed him his dinner . nick : hey , thanks again for watching christian so chelsea and i can spend some time together . victor : we love having him around -- just love it . maybe he 'll end up being a chef . who knows ? nick : anything 's possible . victor : yeah . nikki : i 'm sure whatever he chooses , he 'll be wonderful at it . victor : so , son , now that chelsea has ruined your political ambitions , what are you gon na do with your life ? adam : you know what ? next time , why do n't you let your old man win ? connor : no way . i 'm gon na beat you both again . adam : yeah , i bet you will . connor : hey , mom ? chelsea : yes ? connor : will you make us special blueberry pancakes for breakfast tomorrow ? chelsea : you are going to turn into a pancake yourself if you keep eating those every day . connor : is that a `` yes `` ? chelsea : okay , fine . [ chuckles ] connor : alright ! chelsea : alright , but scrambled eggs for the rest of the week . adam : ooh , protein . chelsea : mm . adam : i am down with that . yes . connor : me , too . chelsea : [ chuckles ] [ doorbell rings ] oh . i did n't realize it was time already . connor : time for what ? chelsea : oh , sharon 's gon na stop by for a visit . adam : sharon . hi . sharon : hi . adam : come on in . sharon : thank you . adam : let me grab your coat . sharon : hello , chelsea . chelsea : hi , sharon . how are you ? sharon : i 'm fine , thanks . chelsea : we really appreciate you stopping by . sharon : well , i was happy to do it . additional sponsorship nick : i guess thanksgiving was just too good to be true . eventually , i knew you 'd hit me with the `` i told you so . `` victor : wait a minute , son . i 'm simply asking you , `` what are your plans for the future ? `` nick : right . victor : i mean , whatever reservations i had about your political ambitions , i know they energized you , you know ? so i hate for you to lose that . nick : i had options , okay ? i chose to quit my campaign so i could spend more time with my family after the hostage situation . victor : and i read your report . i did , okay ? i think it 's ironic that the two people for whom you sacrificed your political ambitions are now living with adam . nick : okay . i did n't come here to argue with you about this . victor : well , i do n't mean to argue with you , okay ? excuse me . anyway , son , whatever choices you make in the future , please think about them more carefully . nikki : your father means well . nick : that is always the rationale , is n't it ? nikki : honey , i understand that it 's a sensitive topic , but was he really wrong to be concerned ? it 's obvious to both of us that you having to leave the city council race really has taken a toll on you . nick : look , it was a disappointment -- alright ? -- walking away from my campaign . i was really starting to get into it . and this idea that i could do so much more for my community in this place that i 've made so many great memories -- it just seemed like a natural extension of my work at new hope . nikki : i know how much it meant to you . nick : look , if simon black had never come after chelsea and terrorized her son ... i think i had a pretty good chance of winning . nikki : i think so , too . does chelsea understand that the choices she made after her husband died really have cost you ? nick : of course . and she 's mortified . nikki : so mortified that she does n't want to face you ? nick : she 's living with adam for connor 's sake , period . nikki : you know , you 've been down this same road with her before , and there were problems then . i do think that the two of you love each other , but ... she makes it very hard for people to trust her . nick : i appreciate your concern . i know it comes from ... a good place and you love me , and i 'm ... sure the way our relationship looks to the outside world and what they 're thinking -- well , i do n't care . i know where things stand with chelsea and i . chelsea : sharon , can i get you something -- coffee , tea ? sharon : um , no , thanks . i 'm fine . i see you got the cards out . you want to play go fish ? connor : we already did . sharon : oh . okay . how 'bout a different game , then ? whatever you want -- fine with me . connor : only if mom and dad play with us . chelsea : well , sweetheart , i ca n't right now . i made plans with nick . adam : do you remember ? we talked about how important it is to keep your commitments . your mom promised she would spend some time with nick , so ... she 'll be home later , though . chelsea : i 'll be back before you know it , okay ? i love you . adam : alright . i have , uh , some things i need to get done upstairs , so ... connor : dad ! adam : hey . sharon came by to see how you 're doing . why do n't the two of you visit for a little while , alright ? i 'll be down in a little bit . sharon : well , if you do n't want to play a game , we can do something else . we could draw or listen to some music . connor : i said you did n't have to come anymore . why are you here ? victoria : you know , billy , before , when i brought up your -- your job search , i was n't trying to pressure you . you know that ? billy : i know you weren't . look , if i knew the direction that i was going to , it 's just -- it 's still not the right time of the year . victoria : right . the holidays . billy : yeah . everybody 's partying and having a good time . nobody 's hiring . so , i figured it 'd have to wait until after the new year either way . victoria : that is a really good point . billy : [ chuckles ] victoria : which is why i - i have a suggestion . billy : [ clears throat ] victoria : i was thinking that we could go away for christmas . billy : that 's a great idea . victoria : really ? billy : yes . yes . we talked about it . a little getaway , a new change of scenery , time with you and the kids . sounds like the perfect cure to whatever ails me . victoria : hmm . is that just a figure of speech , or is there something that 's really wrong ? sharon : i 've really enjoyed our talks . you know , my daughter faith -- she 's away at school , so i do n't have anyone to play fun games with . did you have a bad day ? connor : it was great before you showed up . sharon : well ... what was so great about it ? you know , i have n't played old maid in so long , and i would really like to . i ca n't do it myself . you have to have at least two players . nick : you know , you did n't have to ring the bell . you could just use your key . chelsea : well , i - i felt strange just letting myself in . nick : i want you to still feel like this place is home , chelsea . chelsea : how 's christian ? nick : he 's good . i dropped him off at my folks ' . thought it 'd be nice if we had the place to ourselves . chelsea : i like the sound of that . but , unfortunately , i ca n't spend the night . i promised connor i would be home before his bedtime . nick : alright . i think what we could use is a break . how 'bout a good , old- fashioned dinner date , you know -- nice dinner , bottle of wine ? how 's that sound ? chelsea : it sounds perfect . victoria : well , then i 'm really glad to see you so chipper . billy : never better . so , tell me about our little getaway . come on . let me hear it . victoria : oh , nothing . billy : nothing ? it is something . look at that gleam in your eye . victoria : okay . i know that christmas is a few weeks away . billy : mm - hmm . victoria : but i have a really wonderful surprise i can not wait to share with you . billy : well , then do n't wait . come on , vick . tell me . i want to know . victoria : alright . we 're going to telluride -- you and me and the kids . billy : telluride ? victoria : yes ! we leave on christmas eve on the newman jet . we are staying at the most fabulous place you 've ever seen . it 's this private lodge on the top of a mountain . it 's all to ourselves . we have private staff so you wo n't have to lift a finger . we 'll wake up on christmas morning . we 'll have a big family breakfast . we 'll open our presents . and i even hired a private ski instructor to teach the kids on the bunny slope how to snowboard . billy : wow . victoria : and the best part of all ? guess who 's coming . reed . he 's gon na meet us in colorado . so , what do you think ? billy : i think -- i think it sounds great , you know ? i think it would be wonderful to see reed . [ clears throat ] victoria : but ? billy : you 're just kind of catching me off guard a little bit . victoria : well , i know . that 's the whole point . it 's a surprise . come on ! you love surprises ! billy : i do love surprises . i just thought we would have talked about , you know , our vacation together . victoria : billy , we 've talked about skiing . billy : i know , but that was more of a theoretical conversation about , you know , a trip . i did n't know that you were gon na book the newman jet and get a place on top of a mountain with staff and everything . victoria : well , okay . well , i mean , we could always leave on a different day , i mean , unless that 's not the issue . billy : i 'm sorry . i think it sounds wonderful . i really do . i just thought we would have planned it together . that 's all i 'm saying . victoria : well , if you were to create the perfect getaway -- billy : what would it look like ? ooooh . [ sighs ] beach , sun , surf -- that kind of thing , maybe . victoria : alright . i get it . skiing 's out . billy : no , i 'm not saying that . we 're just brainstorming , right ? it 's blue sky . it 's -- it 's -- there 's no wrong answer ? victoria : well , would you like to stay at -- at a resort or someplace private ? billy : might be nice to have people around . a little more lively . victoria : should we ask hannah to come along so we can go out at night , or do you want to spend the whole time with the kids ? billy : if hannah 's available , i think it 'd be great to bring her along . maybe we can leave on the 27th . my mom 's gon na be in town . we can spend christmas here , and then we can go to telluride till after new year . victoria : billy ... billy : yeah ? victoria : ... i have to work . billy : yeah . victoria : if we leave on the 27th , with two travel days tacked on either end , and we come back on the 1st , that only gives us four days to unwind . that 's really not enough , is it ? billy : [ sighs heavily ] victoria : look , why do n't we just table this for now ? i 'm sure we can figure something out . billy : okay . whatever we decide , i know it 's gon na be amazing . nick : we 'll , uh , meet you over there . thank you . hey . great minds think alike . victoria : hey ! how are you guys ? chelsea : we 're good . nick : you , uh , here alone ? victoria : billy just left . i do n't want to keep you from your evening . nick : okay . uh , have a good one . victoria : okay . you , too . chelsea : bye . nick : thank you . how 's this ? chelsea : perfect . this is really nice , nick . thank you . nick : you 're welcome . chelsea : should we start with a bottle of wine ? nick : whatever you want . chelsea : maybe an appletini . nick : go for it . chelsea : [ sighs ] nick : so , how 's connor doing ? is he getting better ? chelsea : today was a fun day . nick : yeah ? chelsea : yeah . he 's ... starting to act like his old self a little bit . nick : that sounds like progress . chelsea : sure . um , i just get a little concerned 'cause there are some signs , you know ? he will be acting really connected to me , and then , suddenly , he 'll withdraw . i just do n't know how to handle it when he does that . it 's happening less frequently , though , i think . i do n't know . it 's just so hard to tell . nick : well , given that ... uh ... chelsea : what ? what were you gon na say ? nick : nah , just -- i do n't want to overstep . chelsea : no , nick . please . i love hearing your opinions . and i do n't want you to feel excluded or like you 're an outsider in my son 's life . nick : okay . uh ... do you ever consider that you playing house with adam is actually making things worse for connor ? adam : hey . where you going ? connor : my room . adam : that was fast . sharon : yeah . i could n't get much out of him . adam : oh . well ... i mean , that 's not necessarily a bad sign , right ? he 's been in excellent spirits lately . he 's probably just a little tired . sharon : perhaps . adam : maybe tomorrow ? i mean , only if you have time . sharon : why do n't i text you in the morning and then we can see what our schedules look like ? adam : that would be perfect . and thank you again , sharon , for doing this , really . sharon : you 're welcome . adam : bye , sharon . sharon : bye . connor : is she gone ? adam : yeah . yeah . come -- come on down here . what , you were n't up for a visit today ? connor : i do n't like her anymore . adam : really ? connor : really . adam : i 'm -- i 'm surprised to hear that . i thought sharon was one of your favorite people . what -- what changed ? connor : she says mean things . adam : that does n't sound like sharon . maybe you misunderstood something , connor . connor : no , i didn't . adam : what exactly did sharon say to you ? connor : that if i 'm not good , you 're going to send me away like she sent her little girl away . she also said the monster 's coming back and there 's nothing anyone can do to stop it . victor : how was your private conversation with nicholas ? nikki : well , i 'm afraid you hit a raw nerve , bringing up his campaign . victor : i did n't intend to . nikki : no , i know , darling , but he 's still very upset that he had to end it . victor : well ... i guess he 's equally as upset about the fact that chelsea moved in with adam . nikki : ohh . he is trying to be understanding ... but this is all about what 's best for connor , but i have to say that situation is becoming untenable . victor : i know . nicholas and chelsea are not meant for each other . i wish he would finally find a woman with some integrity . the chelseas and the phyllises are not for him . nikki : well , people do change , you know . victor : oh , yeah ? nikki : you certainly have . victor : well , wait a minute , now . do you like the new me ? nikki : very much . victor : [ chuckling ] really ? nikki : retirement suits you . victor : thank you , my darling . nikki : and look at billy . victor : what ? why the hell would i look at billy ? nikki : well , he and victoria 's relationship is back on track because of all the hard work he 's doing in therapy . victor : oh . hmm . nikki : i mean , he is facing his issues head - on , and i , for one , applaud him for that . victor : well , good for him . billy : [ thinking ] god , what a pit . the whole place smells like a wet rag . still , it 's safe . brain in the jar . i do n't have to be perfect or answer to anyone . hey . i 'll get a , uh , shot of bourbon and whatever you have on tap , please . thanks . [ thinking ] shot and a beer -- the price of admission . i do n't need booze ... just a little peace . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . rey : so , i finally got to pitch my community - training series -- you know , the emergency first aid , rapid response . sharon : how 'd it go ? rey : the mayor 's liaison loved it . everything alright ? sharon : fine . why ? rey : you seem a little distracted . sharon : um ... rey : you had another ... session scheduled with connor today . is that what 's going on ? did something happen ? sharon : why would you think that ? rey : is -- is adam getting inside your head again ? 'cause if he is , i will put him on notice -- sharon : no , rey . please . it 's -- adam is not a - an issue . rey : then what is it ? sharon : i 'm concerned about connor . his parents think he 's improving , but i 'm worried that they are just seeing what they want to see . rey : i 'm sorry to hear that . sharon : it seems like he does n't trust me as much anymore , and that 's not a good sign , only i 'm not sure because i have n't been doing this for very long , and i would n't want to misjudge the situation , because if i 'm wrong , then i could undo all of the progress that connor 's made , and he was just in such despair before , it was just so heartbreaking . rey : sharon , sharon , you are a conscientious person . just watching you as a mother , the way you are with your own children ... you have this loving , wonderful , warm way about you with kids , so trust your instincts and your training . i have complete faith in you . sharon : well , i appreciate the kind words . rey : well , there 's more where that came from . sharon : but what if my instincts are wrong , you know ? what if connor is better off without my help ? adam : your instincts are dead right . connor 's going down a darker road than any of us thought . chelsea : how can you accuse me of hurting connor ... when i 've done everything i can to help him ? nick : i do n't doubt for one second that that 's how you feel . i know how much you love your son . but letting your 8-year - old son determine how you choose to live your life is a mistake , chelsea . chelsea : i see . advice from the world 's greatest dad , whose parenting strategies include letting your daughter think her grandfather 's dead . nick : come on . that 's not fair . chelsea : no , it was n't , especially for connor , who 's still suffering because you decided to keep us all out of the loop . so i will not apologize for putting my son 's wants and needs first . it 's about time someone did . nick : i have tried to be supportive . i 've respected every single decision you 've made . but i think you living with adam to try and get your son from acting out -- i ca n't pretend it 's normal because i do n't think it is . chelsea : what 's not normal is the number of traumatizing and confusing things that have happened to my son over the past few months , okay ? so , yeah , we 've needed to use some unusual tactics to help solve his problems . i 'm sorry . nick : well , what 's gon na happen down the road when connor gets his hopes up yet again and they 're dashed ? because you know that 's how it 's gon na end up . chelsea : adam and i are doing our best to prevent that . nick : how can you ? eventually , your son is gon na realize that his parents are n't back together . i mean , what is the plan here ? are you gon na live with your ex - husband until your kid goes off to college ? chelsea : the only signs that i have seen of the happy little boy he used to be are when he is with his mother and his father -- both of us . i am sorry if that upsets you . and you know what ? it 's no picnic for me , either , nick , living under adam 's roof . nick : yeah . well , you know who 's the happiest in all this ? it 's adam . chelsea : [ sighs ] nick : the thing he wanted most when he came back to genoa city was to get his wife and his son back , and it 's happening . he 's getting everything he ever wanted . chelsea : you are so off base . adam hates seeing our son suffer just as much as i do . nick : [ sighs ] chelsea : i see the pain in his eyes every time connor wakes up from a nightmare . he has never taken advantage of the fact that i am staying there -- not once . we are doing this solely for our son , so if you ca n't understand that we are desperate to heal him , i 'm not sure what else to say to you . [ sighs ] nick : alright . could we , uh ... just change the subject ? try and be pleasant ? i 'd like to try and salvage this evening . [ cellphone chimes ] chelsea : [ sighs ] the message is from adam . something happened after connor 's session . nick : yeah . you should -- you should go to him . i 'm sure he needs you . chelsea : i 'm really sorry . nick : it 's alright . we can try this again some other day . it 's okay , really . chelsea : i wish this was n't the way things were . nick : i 'll have the valet bring the car around . chelsea : no , it 's okay . stay . eat , please . it 's a few blocks away . i 'll walk . i could use the fresh air . victoria : looks like neither of our nights turned out as planned . nick : [ sighs ] adam : then connor told me you warned him the monster was coming back and there 's no way to stop it . sharon : please tell me that you did n't believe any of this . rey : sharon would never say something like that to an impressionable kid . adam : of course she wouldn't . i knew he was making it up . i just did n't want to call my son a liar to his face , especially given how fragile he is right now . sharon : yeah , i totally get it , but connor needs to realize that he ca n't keep making up stories to get what he wants . adam : okay . what do you suggest ? sharon : well , you and chelsea need to sit down with him as a united front and let him know you 're not gon na tolerate any lying or manipulating . adam : hmm . do as we say , not as we 've done our whole adult lives , eh ? no , you 're right . you 're right . we 're the adults . we need to lay down some ground rules . sharon : well , the sooner , the better . adam : alright . i 'll let you know how it goes . sharon : please do . oh , and if there 's anything i can do ... adam : i appreciate that , sharon . rey . sharon : [ sighs ] rey : [ clears throat ] ' looks like you were right . sharon : i would give anything to not be . victor : well , it seems that the christmas movie marathon continues . i told christian we would make some popcorn . what 's the matter ? nikki : i just heard from nicholas . he 's gon na pick christian up earlier than planned . victor : oh . did he say why ? nikki : not in so many words , but i think his dinner with chelsea did n't go very smoothly . victor : [ breathes deeply ] you know what i think about that relationship . nikki : yes , i do , and so does he . victor : i know . i know . i wo n't belabor it , okay ? nikki : thank you . you know , maybe i should talk to chelsea -- try to knock some sense into her . victor : oh ! where have i heard that before ? for years , someone told me not to interfere in my children 's lives , you know -- to let them live their lives as they see fit . i - i -- it sounds so fa -- does it -- did that come from you ? nikki : touché . victor : well , come here , my baby . nikki : oh , my gosh . i guess all we can do at this point is ... hope for the best . victor : [ chuckling ] yes . exactly . nick : this was a great call for dinner . i mean , what a good idea . victoria : thanks . nick : hey ! victoria : what ? yours is better . nick : you 've been saying that ever since we were kids . victoria : because it 's true . nick : well , life was a lot easier then , huh ? victoria : why did chelsea take off ? nick : she is willing to sacrifice everything for connor , which ... i 'd be okay with , you know , if adam were n't involved . but he is , and ... it 's really starting to get to me . victoria : that woman is leaving you high and dry . she 's either with adam , or she 's with you . she ca n't have it both ways . nick : is that what 's going on with billy ? i mean , he 's pulling the same stuff ? victoria : what do you mean ? nick : well , you were obviously here on a date , and then he leaves you high and dry , you know , to finish your coffee alone and pay the bill . what 's up with that ? victoria : he had to go to the gym . nick : the gym ? victoria : yeah , he had to squeeze in a workout . [ laughs ] nick : at this hour ? victoria : well , it 's because his therapist wants him to be more consistent with his exercising , and he blew off the past couple of days , so ... nick : alright . i guess that seems like a semi - reasonable excuse . you do n't seem too thrilled about that , though . what 's going on ? you know you can talk to me about anything . victoria : i just wonder if walking away from jabot is affecting billy more than he cares to admit . billy : give me two . [ thinking ] this is fine . it 's good . they want my money . that 's all they want . i do n't have to be anyone i 'm not , and that 's pretty damn great . so why does n't this feel better ? sharon : i keep going over my visits with connor in my head , wondering if anything i said has done any bit of good for him , or have i just made things tougher on him ? rey : come on . come on , now . i 'm not gon na let you get down on yourself . therapy takes time to produce results , and there are no guarantees . are n't you the one who told me that ? sharon : well , i guess -- i guess i ca n't help feeling like i 'm on shaky ground . you know , everyone in the family is suffering , especially connor , and that poor little boy -- he 's just been through so much , and my heart just bleeds for him . rey : i get -- i get that you are worried and that you are feeling helpless , but connor 's struggles are n't your fault . and , frankly , considering who his parents are ... you might be connor 's best hope right now . chelsea : we were counting on sharon to help us get through this . if connor 's rejecting her ... adam : okay . it 's a step back , for sure . but we ca n't give up . chelsea : [ sighs ] maybe i should go back to nick 's . i mean , pretending that everything 's fine , going out of our way to act like we 're this close - knit family again -- maybe -- maybe it was n't the right decision . i mean , if connor really believes , you know , since he started acting out that 's why i moved in here , he 's gon na continue acting out so that i stay . adam : he 's -- he 's a little boy , chelsea . his thought process is not that sophisticated . i 'm sure he did n't even realize i was gon na go talk to sharon about his claims . i mean , he was hoping that i would believe his lie . chelsea : eventually , he 's gon na figure it out , adam . he 's gon na realize the three of us are not this perfect nuclear family . the longer this goes on , i mean , he 's gon na be so disappointed . adam : so , are you saying you think you should leave ? chelsea : i just think that we should consider what kind of potential long - term impact this arrangement will have on connor . i mean , none of the people we 've asked for help have been able to give us any guidance . adam : [ clears throat ] if you want to move out ... i wo n't stand in your way , okay ? you need to do what you think is best . but the only time that he 's making progress is when the three of us are together . chelsea : i know . i felt that , too . adam : okay . well , then ... trust your instincts . chelsea : i 'm trying ! but this stuff with sharon is making me question everything . i mean , i just -- i do n't know . are we supposed to find somebody else ? are we supposed to find somebody that connor can relate to better ? adam : look , he was relating to sharon just fine until today . so i think it is better to figure out what changed rather than teach him we 're just gon na jump through hoops every time he 's upset about something . chelsea : no , you 're right . and then he 'll think that his lies worked and that 's why we got rid of sharon . we 'd be teaching him how to manipulate us . adam : mm - hmm . chelsea : [ sighs ] adam : we 're his parents , so we need to make the call . and we need to do it together . chelsea : [ sighs ] nikki : christian is in the media room , out for the count . nick : the movie put him to sleep ? nikki : which one ? he went for the double feature tonight . nick : ah . that 's my boy . nikki : [ chuckles ] victor : everything alright , son ? nick : yeah . why ? victor : we just were n't expecting you yet . nick : i like to be unpredictable , dad . victor : yeah ? i 'll go wake up christian , alright ? nick : thank you . victor : yep . nikki : are you going to stonewall me , too ? nick : [ sighs heavily ] it was n't a great night . nikki : i can see that . you want to talk about it ? nick : i 'll tell you this much -- i know what i have to do now . victoria : hi ! billy : hey . victoria : how was your workout ? billy : it was good . i 'm tired . i 'm good tired . victoria : oh . i love that feeling . billy : mm . i 'm gon na go , uh , take a shower . victoria : want me to wash your back ? billy : yes , i do . that sounds like a fine idea . | billy gets upset with victoria because she did n't include him in the planning of their christmas vacation and he heads to his favorite dive bar to drink because its the only place he can be himself . nick and chelsea get into an argument because nick feels adam is taking advantage of the situation to try and get her back in his life . connor is n't happy about sharon 's visit and later when she is gone he tells adam that she wants to send him to boarding school . connor also tells adam sharon told him the monster will return and nobody can do anything about it . adam knows connor is making things up and goes to speak to sharon who suggests he and chelsea tell connor that his manipulation will not be tolerated . adam later tells chelsea about his talk with sharon and adam and chelsea both decide that connor 's manipulation ca n't continue and they will find out the reason for his behavior together . |
will : i 'd like to conduct an evidence search . brad : do you have a warrant ? will : no . dru : are you here to harass us yet again ? jack : drucilla , walk away . dru : jack , how could i walk away ? my son has been accused of murder . victoria : i 'm sorry , but without a warrant -- dru : a warrant ? for what ? sullivan : okay , we 're gon na start in the room where the evidence was collected . jack : evidence in carmen mesta 's murder . will : uh , hold off for a minute , maggie . brad : mr. bardwell , i 'm afraid if you do n't have a warrant -- dru : no , let him search . let him search . because whatever they find , i 'm sure it 's gon na lead them to the real killer . will : i 'm expecting to have permission any moment now . victoria : by whom ? victor : hello , mr. bardwell . will : thanks for meeting me here . there 's been a development in the carmen mesta murder case . i 'm hoping for your full cooperation . victor : what development are we talking about ? [ scene_break ] neil : paul quit ? lily : yeah , colleen told me this morning . so , wait , you did n't know either ? neil : no , i did n't , no , no . why would paul do this and not tell me about it ? lily : i do n't know . maybe he told devon 's lawyer and has n't gotten a hold of you yet . dru : hey , did you hear what 's going on ? neil : paul 's off of devon 's case . dru : what ? he ca n't be ! neil : well , he is . lily : yeah , paul just quit without any reason . when i asked him about it , he was all , `` oh , it 's complicated . `` dru : complicated ? lily : like that explains it . dru : complicated ? what about devon , neil ? neil : i 'll talk to michael . if we have to , we 'll hire another private investigator . dru : that 's not even the half of it . do you see what 's going on out there ? do you see that madness ? neil : i see . i see it , drucilla . lily : you guys , what are all these cops doing out here ? neil : the test came back from the lab . dru : and ? neil : and the police are taking the next step -- which may or may not help devon . [ scene_break ] paul : enough people handled that tape to create all kinds of reasonable doubt . i know you , michael , you 'll run with it . michael : did you know before the lab report came out that brad carlton was one of those people ? paul : oh , yeah , along with a slew of others . michael : i 'm asking about brad . paul : he mentioned it . he said he used it to repair something -- something in the office . michael : michael baldwin . neil : michael , hi , it 's neil . listen , you need to come over to newman enterprises immediately . michael : what 's up ? neil : the da and his crew are about to turn this whole place upside down . michael : i 'm on my way . paul , we 'll have to finish [ scene_break ] jt : hey . colleen : hey . jt : are you okay ? colleen : yeah . jt : colleen , i 'm sorry . colleen : me , too . jt : ca n't we just agree to disagree ? colleen : i guess we can try . jt : good . good . so , um ... how was art history today ? colleen : um , interesting . jt : yeah ? did the professor behave himself ? colleen : what do you mean ? jt : did he , you know , did he terrorize any of your other classmates ? colleen : oh , not , you know , more than usual . jt : hey , you wan na grab a bite ? colleen : you know what ? i already ate . um , i have to go back out . it 's gon na be crazy until the benefit . jt : you meeting the professor ? colleen : there 's a lot of last - minute things to do . so ... jt : yeah , that guy does not appreciate you . [ scene_break ] amber : girl , you are gon na blow him away in that dress . just come back and tell me if he proposes , okay ? amber : just ca n't stay away from me , can you ? professor korbel : hi . amber : for yourself or someone else ? professor korbel : uh , no . no , not for me . amber : well , i have dressed , uh , cross - dressers before , so i thought i 'd discovered your little secret . professor korbel : it 's for a colleague . a birthday present . my department 's throwing a lunch . amber : oh . well , we have some great jewelry over here . come here . this one , right here -- this is my favorite . she will think you have amazing , excellent taste . professor korbel : i trust you . amber : okay . well , i will put it in a box . i will put the -- the receipt in here in case she wants to exchange it . would you like it gift - wrapped ? professor korbel : you think of everything . amber : i try . so where are you taking me tonight on our , uh , big date ? professor korbel : tonight ? amber : adrian , you forgot ? professor korbel : can we just do something low key ? amber : oh , that 's fine . professor korbel : just until the benefit is over . amber : oh , the museum benefit ? professor korbel : yeah , you know about it ? amber : mrs. chancellor was talking about it . it 's for antiquities , right ? it sounds interesting . professor korbel : you wan na go ? amber : i would , but i ca n't afford a ticket . well , i guess i could buy a ticket , but then i would n't eat for the next week . professor korbel : as my date . amber : you wan na take me to the benefit ? professor korbel : unless you think , uh , two dates in a row is too much . amber : yes ! no , i mean , no ! i mean -- i mean , yes , i would like to -- no , it 's not too -- that 's fantastic . professor korbel : great , then it 's a date ? amber : yes . oh , um ... no . professor korbel : what is it ? amber : what am i gon na wear ? [ scene_break ] victoria : well , we should rethink india . brad : cancel . jack : it 's not much of a tax incentive . detective sullivan : mr. carlton , i 'm gon na need you to wait her for a second , please . brad : you have n't officially started your search yet . victoria : what 's wrong ? brad : i just wan na get a few papers out of my office . it 's no big deal . will : the , uh , police forensics unit will run their own tests , but the lab that baldwin chose is very reliable . victor : in other words , you think the murder might 've occurred in this building ? will : well , that 's to be determined . with your permission my team will search for further evidence . victor : you know , the cleaning crew has touched everything around here . will : if there 's blood evidence , we 'll find it . we 'll look for the murder weapon -- anything that might connect to carmen 's death . i wan na search whatever parts of the building that devon hamilton had access to . victor : devon hamilton is an intern . he has access to everyone and everything here . will : mmm . i realize this is inconvenient , but we 'll need to keep people out of the areas being searched . victor : as long as you do n't hamper my employees . will : well , the alternative is to get a warrant and have the building emptied . victor : that wo n't be necessary . will : i 'll need you to sign a consent form . sullivan : okay , we , uh , have consent to search the premises . if you 'll please just follow the officer ? michael : what a surprise . dru : devon 's not answering . lily : he probably has his phone turned off . dru : okay , come on , devon , please , baby , answer the phone so i can warn you . neil : yeah ? sullivan : i need you to vacate the room . lily : i 'll check the mailroom , see if devon 's around . neil : okay . will : gentlemen , come in . michael : william . will : i 'd like to ask everyone remain here while we begin our search . victoria : you know , i really wish you would 've talked to me about this first , dad . victor : my darling , what is there to talk about ? i do not believe that devon hamilton is the murderer . and if he is n't , the real killer 's still walking around this building . jack : any one of us could be the killer , right , bradski ? brad : sure , jacko -- me , you , one of the cleaning crew . carmen said she liked to work late . it was quiet , she could get a lot of work done . will : mr. and mrs. winters , join us . as i was about to explain , after each area has been searched and cleared , we 'll let you know . meanwhile , there 'll be an officer stationed in here with you . protocol to insure that nobody tampers with the search . dru : i do n't understand something . i mean , i 'm all for the search . and my husband and i will do whatever it takes to help out , right , neil ? neil : yes , of course . we want you to find carmen 's real murderer . dru : yeah , but carmen was killed weeks ago . is n't it a little late to be collecting evidence ? will : the csi team will determine that . victor : well , i suggest you make yourselves comfortable . i guess we 'll be here for a while . jack : anybody up for a game of texas hold 'em ? [ scene_break ] [ phone rings ] lily : the cops are swarming all over the place . that nasty da is acting like he has the golden ticket . colleen : well , he 's probably looking for more evidence against devon . lily : oh , i 'm sure he is . jt : is there any more butter ? colleen : uh , second shelf in the back . hey , lily said that the cops are all over newman looking for more evidence . jt : oh , yeah ? colleen : yeah . i know , it was so wrong of paul to drop devon 's case like that . lily : yeah , and my dad did n't even know about it . colleen : that 's lame . lily : i know . devon was supposed to come to work today . colleen : man , he is gon na freak when he sees police all over the place . [ scene_break ] devon : what 's going on ? will : officer , would you escort mr. hamilton to mr. newman 's office ? uh , leave the mail cart . will : how 's it going ? sullivan : nothing yet . [ scene_break ] victor : well , jack , what did i tell you ? the stock went up , did n't it ? jack : i should 've listened . you 're a genius . victoria : he sure is . no one knows the hong kong market like my dad . victor : you 're right . [ scene_break ] devon : what 's going on ? dru : where have you been ? we 've been calling you and calling you . devon : i had my cell phone off . i 'm sorry . dru : okay . neil : devon , the results came in on that evidence that they took from the break room . devon : from the break room ? what did they find ? neil : they found that the tape was used in the murder . all our prints are on it , plus a few other people . devon : well , that 's a good thing -- other people 's prints , right ? michael : uh , unfortunately , the district attorney continues to focus on building a case against you . devon : can you repeat that one more time , please ? michael : i 'm sorry . devon : no , no , no . dru : is your processor giving you a problem ? devon : no , it 's just -- the sound drops out sometimes . and when people talk at the same time , it blends together . i do n't know if there 's something wrong or if it 's me . neil : that 's cool . that 's cool . we 'll call the audiologist . we 'll schedule another appointment . devon : no , i do n't -- i do n't care about that right now . i care about what else they found . neil : okay , all right . victoria : i would really like to keep this out of the papers , on account of the benefit . trust me , this is not the type of crowd that would show if there 's even a whiff of impropriety . brad : so how worried should i be ? neil : why did n't you tell me paul 's off the case ? michael : it 's not a big deal . there are plenty of good pi 's around . neil : not a big deal ? what reason did he give for quitting ? michael : conflict of interest . he does work for newman . neil : now wait a minute . he knew that when he took the case . michael : you wo n't get an argument from me . devon : did , um ... you just say that paul williams is n't working on my case anymore ? [ scene_break ] paul : bardwell has n't shifted focus . he 's still investigating devon , no one else . brad : bardwell is n't what i 'm worried about . [ scene_break ] jt : the professor give you homework , too ? colleen : no mercy . jt : you know , you 're taking his class , you 're his research assistant , you 're working with him on this fundraiser as a volunteer . you 'd think the guy would cut you a little slack . colleen : why are you so down on professor korbel ? he warned me that it would be this way , jt . i did n't have to do the fundraiser . i wanted to . jt : relax , okay ? can i do or say anything right ? colleen : well , you know what ? why do n't you just ignore me , okay ? 'cause i 'm kinda stressed . sorry . jt : yeah , i know you are . hey ... why do n't we plan something fun this weekend after your fundraiser ? colleen : sounds good . jt : yeah . i wonder if they found any evidence at newman . colleen : you 're off the case . jt : well , it does n't mean i want to see devon get convicted . colleen : well , then why did n't you try and convince paul not to quit ? jt : colleen , please , let 's not get into this again . colleen : you know what , jt ? the winters family is very upset . they did n't even know that paul had dropped the case . they had to find out from lily . jt : well , i 'm sorry that it happened that way . but it 's not my fault . this was paul 's case . it was his deal . [ scene_break ] neil : so you wan na tell me why i had to hear the news from lily ? paul : when she talked to me about it , i assumed she 'd heard about it from you , via michael . dru : you assumed wrong . paul : look , i had to excuse myself . i had no choice . i hope you understand , devon . michael : there 's always a choice , paul . now you 've made yours . so be it . brad : why would jack 's fingerprints be on that tape ? he 's not exactly mr. fix- it . jack : i 'll have to get back to you . no , something 's come up . devon : did you quit the case because of me ? paul : that 's not why . devon : look , paul , i ... know that there 's a lot of evidence against me . but i swear to you , i did n't kill carmen . paul : devon , i believe you . devon : well , thank you . but i want you to continue working the case . paul : look , michael will find someone else . someone good . devon : did you say he 's gon na find someone else ? it 's not the same , okay ? i 'm very scared about this , because innocent people get put away all the time . paul : i wish i could help you . devon : okay , i get it . that you had to choose between working my case or for a company -- a large company -- that will keep you employed for many years . you have your priorities . [ scene_break ] colleen : hello ? professor korbel : uh , colleen , it 's professor korbel . colleen : hey , i was just about to call you . um , `` houston , we have a problem . `` professor korbel : i 'm sure you 'll solve it . listen , i , uh -- colleen : well , the transportation company just called and dr. redneck 's changed his mind . he wo n't let them take the sculpture . professor korbel : he ca n't do that . the benefit 's tomorrow . colleen : oh , my gosh , is it tomorrow ? i did n't even realize that . what are we gon na do ? professor korbel : it 's all right , i 'll call dr. resnick . colleen : okay , i 'll be there in a little while . professor korbel : do n't bother . colleen : but , no , we have a lot to go over still . professor korbel : we 'll go over them in the morning . colleen : but i -- professor korbel : colleen , i do n't think we should be meeting at night anymore . colleen : okay . i 'll see you in the morning . professor korbel : good - bye . colleen : bye . jt : sounds like you 're off the hook tonight . [ scene_break ] lily : hey , how are we on change ? amber : uh , we could use some singles , maybe a few rolls of quarters . hey , does lauren do all the buying for the store ? lily : uh , yeah . amber : gosh , she 's got great taste . lily : yeah . amber : think she 'd knock a little off the price for me ? lily : um , i do n't know , you 'll have to ask lauren . but we do get an employee discount , so ... amber : really how much ? lily : uh , 20 % . amber : hmm . this is not on sale , so forget it . lily : well , what are you looking for ? amber : i need something epic for tomorrow night . lily : ooh , hot date ? amber : i am going to that art benefit thing with adrian . [ scene_break ] will : ladies and gentlemen , may i have your attention please . the public and common areas on this floor have been released . but we 're still searching individual offices . so we 'll have inconvenience you a little while longer . therefore , will you please vacate this office now ? michael : victor , do you have a moment ? victor : mm - hmm . jack : nerve - wracking , is n't it ? dru : you know , i ... i just wish that we could fast - forward our lives by about , um , six months ? and then this whole madness would be over . victor : jack was n't too happy to see the police , was he ? michael : small wonder . his fingerprints are all over that roll of tape used to transport carmen 's body . victor : this is very disturbing , you know ? michael : could be nothing . could be something . victor : jack abbott is full of secrets , is n't he ? michael : yeah , it appears that way . victor : uh - huh . michael : there 's something else you should know about that tape . brad 's fingerprints were on it , too . that means jack and your son - in - law have reason to worry . victor : jack abbott owns jabot . michael : you found proof ? victor : i have confirmation . michael : from whom ? victor : never mind from whom . i have it . michael : do you know what this means , victor ? we can bring jack down ... hard . victor : right . as much as i relish the thought of exposing jack abbott for what he really is , now is not the time for a legal battle . michael : what are we waiting for ? victor : have a seat . there are several considerations . a high - profile court battle would draw a lot of negative publicity . hence , it would hurt jabot . nikki and i own shares in jabot . michael : which have taken quite a hit already . victor : then there 's katherine to be considered . michael : yeah . i do n't wan na see her blindsided . we have to figure out a way to protect her . victor : and even if jack abbott lost jabot , he still owns nvp that is unacceptable to me . i want that company back . and for that , i need leverage . michael : is n't the possible loss of jabot enough leverage to force jack to sell ? victor : i like sure things . now ... let 's turn the tables on jack abbott and use his machiavellian charms against him . michael : what are you planning ? [ scene_break ] brad : jack , your numbers do n't make sense . if you do n't open your projected number of retreats , we 're gon na be sitting with a lot of surplus product on our hands . jack : are you saying i am overestimating ? i 'm telling you , these numbers are conservative . victoria : you 're expanding too quickly . brad 's right . jack : okay , boys and girls , let 's get the truth out on the table here . we are not bickering about nvp or newman . this is about bradley 's and my fingerprints being on a roll of duct tape that was used in a murder . brad : i 'm not worried about it , are you , jack ? jack : maybe you should be . `` i used it to fix a chair `` may not be a compelling explanation for everyone as to why your hands were all over it . [ phone rings ] victoria : hello ? professor korbel : victoria , its adrian . victoria : i will , um , leave you to slug this out . hey , what 's going on ? professor korbel : uh , we have a little problem . victoria : little ? well , that 's good , because i do n't think i could handle a big one right now . professor korbel : uh , redneck 's pulling the sculpture . victoria : what ? oh , that 's supposed to be our showpiece for the benefit . oh , all right , i 'll call him . professor korbel : i did . he wo n't budge . victoria : so then we have no real draw for our antiquities display ? you have any brilliant thoughts ? professor korbel : many . victoria : well , give me one , please . professor korbel : you could loan us something from the newman collection . [ scene_break ] colleen : he 's taking her to the event ? lily : yeah , are you upset ? colleen : no , do n't be silly . i mean , he has to take someone , right ? lily : i guess . colleen : it 's just , why her ? i know that victoria 's invited a lot of important people . i know that ... i mean , there 's gon na be a lot of big - time collectors . i know professor korbel wanted to talk to them . does he really want some girl around that thinks that she can buy antiquities at , like , a flea market ? 'cause that 's dumb . lily : um , you sound kinda jealous . colleen : i 'm not jealous . lily : oh , okay . colleen : lily , i 'm not ! i just wan na know what kind of game he 's playing . you know , first he kisses me and then he tells me to even forget that it happened . and then today he gives me this amazingly , like , thoughtful gift . lily : what ? you did n't tell me he bought you something . what was it ? was it cool ? colleen : it was a book . lily : oh . colleen : no , i mean , it 's a very , very special book . it means a lot to me and he had to work really hard to get it . lily : oh . well , that 's chill . colleen : but then , you know , i 'm confused now because then an hour later he calls and cancels , like , our work time , just , like , he ca n't even stand to be around me . lily : sounds like you 're not the only one that 's confused . amber : lily , uh , could you help ? lily : um , hey , i got ta go . colleen : all right , i 'll talk to you later . [ colleen hangs up the phone ] jt : hey , you wan na rent a dvd tonight ? colleen : um , you know what ? i - i ca n't . i have something to do . all right , i 'll see you later . [ scene_break ] neil : okay , thank you , sir , appreciate that . dru : this is for you , mom . dru : thank you . neil : hey , devon ? why do n't you go home ? there 's no reason for you to stick around here . devon : i got all that mail to deliver , though . neil : hey , mr. bardwell , how 's it going ? will : uh , i appreciate your cooperation . dru : um , could i prepare a snack for you , mr. bardwell ? water ? tea ? for your men , you know ? will : no , thank you , mrs. winters . devon : did you find anything ? will : you know i ca n't discuss that with you . devon : you could n't be more wrong about me , mr. bardwell . [ scene_break ] sullivan : okay , to start with let 's come down here . paul : you 're causing quite an uproar , detective . sullivan : i 'll be right there . paul : so are you finished with victor 's office ? sullivan : yes , we are . paul : all righty , i shall let him know . sullivan : hey , what are you doing hanging around here anyway ? you 're off the case . paul : yeah . maybe i 'm here to see you . sullivan : excuse me . brad : you pulled jabot products off your shelves without even asking if newman would have an issue with it ? jack : my mistake . next time i 'll be sure to run any decisions i make at nvp by you . brad : you know , jack , you -- michael : what 's that smell ? jack : what ? michael : oh ... the sweet smell of justice about to be served . gentlemen . michael : paul ? paul : i 'm on the clock . michael : for whom ? newman , or brad carlton ? paul : oh , knock it off , baldwin . i 'm sick of your digs . you wan na do your client some good , why do n't you look at some of the other people whose fingerprints are on the tape . michael : well , brad was on the security video hiding outside of carmen 's suite . i did n't see anyone else there . paul : you wan na take the focus off devon ? what about dru ? what about neil ? would n't they be more likely suspects ? or i know , what about kevin ? your brother ? he has a history of problems with women . who knows , maybe he even had a little fixation with carmen mesta . michael : you 're out of line , paul . will : michael ? you got a moment ? michael : yes , william , what is it ? sullivan : well , i 'm sorry , mr. carlton , we ca n't release your office yet . brad : i really need to get in there . sullivan : well , we 'll get to it soon . i 'll let you know when we 're finished . victoria : okay , i want you to take a look at this and tell me what you think . is this special enough for the fundraiser ? colleen : hi . brad : hey , baby . victoria : hi . colleen : hi , dad . um , you know that dr. resnick pulled out of the benefit , right ? victoria : yes , yes , i do . and i am frantic . colleen , look it 's from the newman collection . and more importantly , it 's here and it 's in town . colleen : i think it 's great victoria : do you mean that , or are you just saying that ? colleen : i mean that . victoria : okay , good . good ! colleen : uh , there 's something i wan na show you guys . it 's , uh , an out - of- print book i 've been looking for . victoria : oh , about the grugeon collection ? where did you find it ? colleen : professor korbel gave it to me . brad : why ? does he give gifts to all his students ? colleen : well , no , but i 've been working really hard on the fundraiser . it 's kind of like a thank you . brad : really ? well , of all items for him to choose . why is this guy so interested in our family ? victoria : you know , this was n't very easy for him to find . he had to put a lot of effort into tracking this book down . colleen : i know . and i also know what you guys are thinking , and you 're wrong . professor korbel is just trying to help . i 'm writing a paper on the grugeon collection . he 's known that for months . victoria : well , colleen , by the way , i know that you 're meeting with adrian later , so i was wondering if you could do me a favor and drop this off with him . it 's the final guest list . colleen : sure . victoria : thank you . [ scene_break ] victor : devon , they have opened offices in the east building . it wo n't be long , so just hang in there , all right ? devon : i am . victor : i must say i admire the way you 've handled yourself during this very difficult situation . i remember when i first met you in the rec center . you 've come a long way , son . your parents must be very proud of you . dru : we are . neil : yeah , we are . we 're very proud . devon : thank you very much , sir . victor : jack , uh , have you got a minute ? jack : uh , they just opened up my office . victor : why do n't we grab a bite to eat ? jack : could we do that another time ? this whole day has been a bust already . victor : ah . jack : thanks . sullivan : uh , mr. abbott ? the district attorney wanted me to , uh , tell you that we have n't released your office yet . jack : wait , he just told me -- sullivan : he 's mistaken . if you 'd just be patient and wait . jack : could any part of this day go right ? victor : now , jack , why do n't we go to my office and practice our ikebana . jack : yeah , another time , all right ? victor : listen , i seriously suggest you get out of this insanity right now . let 's get a bite to eat . come on , let 's go . jack : okay . victor : here we go , jack . [ scene_break ] neil : okay , telecom industry . and who wins ? devon : well , that 's the thing . i have n't made up my mind yet . you know , on one hand , it 'd be very convenient for everything to come together . you know , your telephone , your internet , your cable . you pay one bill and that 's it . pretty soon you 'll be watching tv and the phone will ring and your show will automatically pause and the caller i.d . will show up right on your screen . neil : right , but is that something that you really want ? devon : well , why not ? on the other hand , though , it 's like one company controls the world . and if they go down , we all do . dru : right . devon : if you do n't -- say you do n't like your telephone service . i mean , you lose your cable and your internet , too ? neil : right , right , right . all good questions . dru : yeah . neil : can i help you ? will : we 're releasing this floor . devon : so does that mean i can deliver my mail , mr. bardwell ? will : on this floor , yes . dru : thanks , mr. bardwell . devon : thank you . um , can we talk about this later , though , guys ? dru : please . devon : 'cause i need to figure out what i need to write . dru : that 'd be good . that 'd be good . neil : sure . dru : all right . neil , what ... this boy has done nothing to deserve this ! i do n't understand it . neil : oh , drucilla , honey ... come here . i wish i had all the answers , you know ? but i do n't . dru : my faith is being tested , neil . it 's being tested . [ scene_break ] sullivan : nada . here , james . no new evidence collected . will : every office searched ? sullivan : including the washrooms and the supply closet . will : okay , then . next floor . [ scene_break ] jack : bongo lessons ? victor : i 'm telling you , there 's nothing better to relieve stress . come with me one afternoon . i 'll teach you . jack : yeah , i 'll pass for right now . you know , i 'm dealing with the carmen mesta mess on top of the jabot mess . victor : jack , i am telling you , bongos are the thing . i mean it . jack : tell you what , why do n't you take a couple of lessons and you can tell me all about it . victor : all right . so what do you think -- michael baldwin and paul williams finding all this evidence in the break room and then ... the da searching newman towers . jack : i think it 's inconvenient , is what i think . victor : you do n't think devon hamilton was a murderer , do you ? jack : that kid ? no way . victor : who do you think it was ? jack : well , i 'd hate to speculate . i do n't know . neil or dru would be the obvious choice . or it could 've been an accident . victor : who do you think was the ... less obvious ? jana : what is this , like a parlor game -- `` who killed carmen mesta ? `` who do you think killed her ? victor : a parlor game ? well , since we 're talking about less obvious , how about nikki and phyllis ? jack : nikki -- no way . phyllis -- well , who knows what phyllis is gon na do next ? victor : well , who the hell did it ? what do you think ? jack : i do n't know , long shot -- brad , maybe ? victor : well , they say that his fingerprints are on the tape . jack : you heard that , huh ? what else did you hear ? victor : also said something about your fingerprints being on the tape . [ scene_break ] jt : so they still tearing things apart at newman ? paul : they 're working their way through the building . jt : they find anything ? paul : no , not that i know of . brad better be telling the truth about not being involved in this . jt : you got your doubts ? paul : do n't you ? jt : hey , i got ta go . i 'll talk to you later . victoria : hey . jt : hey . are you all right ? you seem a little stressed out . victoria : good eye . jt : so i hear there 's some excitement down at newman . victoria : oh , yeah , evidence specialists , the police , the district attorney -- just , um , another boring day at the office . so , uh , what did you think about that book that professor korbel gave colleen ? jt : what book ? victoria : she did n't show you the book on the grugeon collection ? jt : oh , we were so busy trying not to get into another fight , i 'm sure she probably just forgot [ scene_break ] amber : not late , am i ? professor korbel : well ... you look very nice this evening . amber : why thank you , adrian . so what 's the plan ? bowling and pizza ? amber : well , is n't that what you college - types do ? professor korbel : well , not the professors . amber : really ? what do the professors do ? professor korbel : we talk . mostly about ourselves . we 're fascinating people . amber : i 'll bet . professor korbel : now i know a nice little italian joint on union . very intimate . amber : intimate is good . colleen : hey , are you guys talking about scarlatti 's ? professor korbel : yeah , that 's right . colleen : well , um , great food . the waiters sing opera . you 'll love it . amber : opera . sounds fun . colleen : look , i 'm sorry , i did n't mean to interrupt , and i know that you said that you did n't wan na work tonight , but victoria asked me to give you this . it 's the final guest list . professor korbel : thanks . amber : nice of you to go out of your way like that . especially when you 've got that hot boyfriend of yours at home . [ scene_break ] jt : she was at indigo . she heard you and me talking . victoria : really ? colleen did n't say a word about , uh , seeing us the other night . jt : well , she did n't come right out and tell me either . but , uh , she was pretty upset at me for complaining to other people instead of to her . victoria : oh . and being the brilliant pi that you are , you put it together ? jt : well , put it this way , she 's , uh , she 's a lot more upset at me for -- for confiding in you than you for listening . victoria : you know , it seems that every time i see you lately , things between you and colleen have gotten worse . [ scene_break ] victor : thank you . uh , have you thought about hiring a lawyer ? jack : why bother ? half of newman enterprises is a suspect right now . victor : yeah , but what if the district attorney and michael baldwin start digging ? jack : yeah , you might have a point -- certainly michael . yeah , maybe i 'll look into that . victor : why the hell are your fingerprints on that tape ? jack : i 've been in that cabinet any number of times -- for tape or markers or scissors or anything else . victor : jack ... are you insulting me now ? you and i are friends . if you need a pair of damn scissors , borrow mine . [ scene_break ] neil : so what happens next ? michael : well , everything they 've collected will go to their lab . we wo n't know the results for a while . dru : well , what if they do n't find anything ? michael : well , we wo n't know that until all the evidence is tested , but if there is any connection to carmen , the da 's office will let me know . will : yeah , this is taking longer than i thought . right . as soon as i can . okay , bye . sullivan : csi just found an earring in the garage . will : only one ? sullivan : well , the other one was on carmen 's body when we found her . will : you think it 's a match ? sullivan : it looked like it to me . will : so another piece of evidence at newman . where all the winters park their cars and all the newmans and jack abbott and brad carlton . sullivan : oh , no , the boys in the lab are in for a long night tonight . [ scene_break ] brad : i want you to use that inside source of yours to find out about the search . paul : look ... brad : did they find anything ? paul : the da 's office will not release any information -- brad : we need to know . paul : why ? there is n't any physical evidence connecting you to carmen , is there ? brad : no . paul : then what are you worried about ? brad : baldwin 's all over me . paul : that 's his job . brad : and it 's our job to make sure he does n't take this any further . [ next_on ] gloria : the one good thing about your father not being here anymore , jack , he does n't have to see what a horrible son you turned out to be . michael : i call to the stand myself . ms. sinclair : objection ! nick : there 's a problem , right ? dr. okamura : yes . | will wants to do a search of the premises , and victor tells that the cleaning staff has had their hands on everything in the offices and that this will not be helpful to him at all . the alternative is for will to get a warrant if victor is n't going to comply with bardwell 's wishes . `` that wo n't be necessary , `` victor assures . lily goes to her father and tells him that paul quit the case . `` paul did n't tell me that . `` lily says that he just gave up on devon . sullivan tells everyone to head to another part of the hall to give the officers a chance to search the area the execs are all together in an office . `` anyone want to play texas hold'em ? `` jack jokes . paul arrives . `` now why am i not surprised ? `` michael sees when he arrives . paul is put in the room with the execs . paul tries to explain to the winters and michael that he just had to quit . `` i get it , `` devon says . `` you had a chance to work for me or a big corporation and you picked the corporation . `` will is kind to the winters and thanks them for cooperating . dru even offers he and his people refreshments . michael knows that jack and brad 's prints are going to be on the tape and that can only help his case . jack thinks that he can go back to his office but sullivan tells him that he ca n't . the team has n't searched his office yet . victor appears and tells jack that they should go and do something relaxing . jack does n't want to do that but victor insists . jack turns once more to look to the door to his office . he sees the officers standing before the door talking . he slowly turns away from the door and gets on the elevator with victor . they go to the athletic club and have drinks . victor makes a suggestion that they take bongo lessons together sometime soon . jack is n't that keen on that idea but victor knows that it will be fun . then victor moves to other topics . `` who do you think did this killing ? `` jack says that he does n't believe that devon did this . he thinks that neil or dru did it . he is sure that nikki did n't do this , and as for phyllis newman , he is n't sure what she would n't do . he definitely feels that brad could have killed carmen though . `` interesting , `` victor says . `` i heard a rumor that your prints were on the tape . `` jack 's mouth drops . he says his prints should be on everything . he sometimes needs to get his hands on tape , markers or paper `` jack ! we are friends . if you need something , you should come to me . i 'll lend you mine ! `` detective sullivan comes to will . `` the crew is going to have a long night . they found evidence in the parking lot . the same parking lot where the winters , the newmans and the abbots park their cars `` |
[ sharon & chloe giggle ] [ camera shutter clicking ] sharon : that is root beer they 're drinking , is n't it ? chloe : absolutely . i think . you know what ? i better check . okay . okay . hold up . hold up . i need to do a sobriety check . summer : oh , come on . you 're no fun . chloe : oh , neither is getting arrested . [ both laugh ] chloe : okay , good . girl , you pass . you know what ? i just want you to focus on summer . i 'm gon na switch out esmeralda 's bracelet . summer : okay . nick : looks like they got you doing double duty today . sharon : oh , no , no . i just -- i promised faith i would take a few pictures . she wants to see what a photo shoot looks like . she 's dying to walk in her big sister 's shoes one day . nick : oh , glad i do n't have to think about that for awhile . i mean , i can not handle the thought of faith growing up . i still ca n't believe summer 's not a little girl anymore . sharon : i bet . nick : and it seems like yesterday she was just playing dress up and putting on a fashion show in the living room . chloe : yeah , delia used to do the same thing , um , with samples off the rack . she wanted to be a model . an actress . and a doctor . and an astronaut . you know , if there was someone who could have done it all , it was dee dee . [ scene_break ] [ door opens ] adam : how was the shoot ? chelsea : it was good . it 's better than the last one . got to leave a little bit early . how 's connor do -- you got us a christmas tree ? adam : it 's our son 's first christmas . i figure we should do it up right even though he 's too young to even appreciate it . chelsea : i do n't think it 's ever too early to start making happy memories . adam : you 're right about that . it 's never too early . it 's not too late , either . chelsea : what do you mean ? adam : last christmas did n't go so well . chelsea : ah . that . adam : i was a jerk . chelsea : yes , you were . adam : well , i want to make up for that . there 's a lot i would do differently if i could go back , do it all over again . [ scene_break ] paul : [ sighs ] christine : [ chuckles ] maybe you should mainline it instead . it could be more effective . paul : [ chuckles ] christine : or i have another idea . you could come home and actually get some sleep . paul : yeah ? and how am i supposed to do that ? when two of my closest friends are at the center of a murder investigation . christine : a clear head can help them . besides , we finally have something positive to focus on . michael and fen are out of prison and home with lauren . paul : how long is that gon na last ? you and i both know it 's just a matter of time before someone in the baldwin family ends up back in prison for killing carmine basco . [ scene_break ] lauren : should i be offended ? fenmore : what for ? lauren : well , your dad and i pick you up from prison and the first place you want to come is here for brunch instead of home so i could cook for you . fenmore : well , the whole time i was locked up , all i dreamt about was crimson lights ' scrambled eggs . lauren : but what about my scrambled eggs ? fenmore : well , the taste . lauren : what ? what 's -- what 's wrong with them ? fenmore : there is no taste . lauren : are you kidding ? fenmore : not kidding . lauren : really ? michael : could use a little bit more seasoning . fenmore : a lot more seasoning . lauren : okay , you know , mr. bobby flay over here had some high blood pressure lately . i 've been cutting back on the salt just a little bit . fenmore : yeah , look , i was just kidding , mom . lauren : i do n't think you were . fenmore : i 've been in jail for awhile . the last thing i 'm gon na complain about is your food . lauren : [ laughs ] michael : the food is terrible . and it 's not even among the top-10 terrible things about that place . fenmore : look , you should n't have been in there . you never should have confessed to carmine 's murder . michael : i would do it again . if it meant protecting you . lauren : let 's hope that that 's not gon na happen . michael : no . we 'll find a way out of this . fenmore : there 's only one way out . i need to disappear . [ scene_break ] chloe : so sorry . i should n't have brought up delia . sharon : what do you mean ? chloe : well , because every time i do , the conversation comes to a screeching halt and then people are looking at me with those deer - in - the - headlights looks , like you are right now . sharon : yeah . and then you feel like it 's up to you to put the other person at ease , so you change the subject and carry on about something completely irrelevant , and that takes about all the energy you can muster up . chloe : i 'm so sorry . i totally forgot who i was talking to . sharon : please do n't apologize . nick : there 's no right or wrong in times like this . chloe , you mourn the way you need to . sharon : and if that means sharing stories about delia , then go right ahead . nick : and if they ca n't deal with it , then that 's their problem . sharon : you know , i still get so emotional when i talk about cassie , but , at the same time , it makes me happy . those memories -- that 's what i have left of my daughter , so do n't let anyone ever take that away from you . [ scene_break ] chelsea : good news . connor is still sleeping , which means we have plenty of time to make this place all ... christmassy . adam : what 'd you have in mind ? chelsea : well , let 's see . stockings by the fireplace , obviously . a gingerbread house . i 've always wanted a gingerbread house . and one of those ornaments that says `` baby 's first christmas , `` and then maybe , like , one of those animatronic santa claus things . or , you know what 's adorable ? a blow - up rudolph . we could have a blow - up rudolph . adam : you know , we could just settle for some string lights and a few ornaments . chelsea : oh , that 's all you have ? adam : i found it . it was in the storage closet . must have been here before i moved in . chelsea : oh , these are victor and nikki 's decorations . okay , well , that 's fine . we have plenty of time to buy some more . adam : you know what ? before we do that , i will go check the storage closet , see if there 's something i ca n't dig up . [ knock on door ] chelsea : oh . kevin . hi . kevin : hi . can i come in ? chelsea : of course . if you 're looking for chloe , she 's at the underground . we had a photo shoot there . kevin : yeah , i know . i just got a text from her saying that they were wrapping up . how 'd everything go with you two ? i hope it was n't too tense . chelsea : not at all . it was as if yesterday did n't happen . and if the positions were reversed , i 'm not sure i would be as understanding . kevin : well , you came home . there was no chloe , no connor . no wonder you thought the worst . chelsea : well , you did n't . kevin : it 's not my kid that was missing . adam : connor was missing ? kevin : uh , no . i mean , not for long . it was just a misunderstanding . adam : how long ? kevin : i just told you . adam : how long ? chelsea : long enough for me to consider calling the police . [ scene_break ] paul : you know , when i took this job , i honestly thought i could do some good . you know , being able to use my investigative skills , as well as enforce the law and get the bad guys off the streets . but in carmine 's case , the whole thing is -- christine : yeah , he was the bad guy . paul : and now i 'm supposed to make sure that his death does n't go unpunished . i find justice for a guy who was terrorizing innocent people . christine : but those innocent people took the law into their own hands . paul : do we know that ? really ? besides , carmine needed to be stopped . christine : yeah , by the police . paul , this is n't the wild , wild west . you ca n't gun someone down in a back alley and expect to walk away with no consequences . paul : yeah . you and i both know we 're not looking for a cold - blooded killer . most likely , we are looking for someone who killed carmine basco in self- defense . christine : thanks to michael 's interference . which is going to be next to impossible to prove . [ scene_break ] michael : what are you thinking about ? you ca n't leave town . fenmore : i have to . lauren : there 's no way that we would allow that . fenmore : christine reopened carmine 's case . she and paul are gon na keep digging until they figure out why dad pled guilty for a murder he did n't commit . and when they do , they 're just gon na -- they 're gon na try and throw me back in there . lauren : you do n't know that . fenmore : mom , the evidence is right there in front of them . they just have to piece it together . michael : that does n't mean you run away . fenmore : i have to . it took everything in me to make it through the last 30 days in that place . how am i gon na make it through the next 30 years ? michael : it 'll be 60 years if you take off and force them into a manhunt . fenmore : i 'll take my chances . [ sighs ] you know what it 's like in there , dad . i 'd rather die than go back . lauren : do n't say that . fenmore : you do n't get it , mom . i am dead either way . at least this buys me some time . [ scene_break ] chloe : i mean , that one may work . summer : what about that one ? nick : you know , you were really great with chloe earlier . she needs the advice of people who understand . sharon : well , i wish i did n't understand . i still think about that night , and i always wonder what i could have done differently . nick : well , sometimes i 'll see a picture of cassie . it 'll take me right back to that moment . sitting in her room . holding her hand . watching her take her last breath . [ sighs ] that 's why i was fighting so hard to hang on to summer , you know ? i could n't stand the thought of having to say goodbye again . sharon : i 'm sorry , nick . i mean , i -- i know what a difficult year this has been for you . nick : i brought a lot of it on myself . i wanted so bad to be the father that summer deserved , to be the man that avery loved . sharon : you were . nick : for a time , maybe , but i knew that they both belonged to someone else . i tried to convince myself that it did n't matter , that , you know , that i was enough . i should have known that it was all gon na blow up . lies always do . chloe : yeah . summer : um , something wrong with the pictures ? chloe : i -- i just do n't think you look as focused as you usually do . are you feeling okay ? summer : yeah . no , i 'm fine . chloe : okay . 'cause i know that we 're working you a lot , so if you need a break , you know , just tell me . summer : jack called you , did n't he ? chloe : i just think that he wanted to make sure there was n't another repeat , like the last shoot . summer : yeah , no , there wo n't be . i mean , you have sharon now to watch over me , and i 'm learning to stick up for myself now , too . chloe : okay . does n't hurt to be extra cautious . summer : no , i know . i can handle it . i do n't want any special treatment just because my dad 's the c.e.o . chloe : okay . if you 're sure . summer : no , i 'm sure . i am . i want to work . i need to work . it just takes my mind off of all the drama going on in my life . chloe : i get it . i just wish other people would understand that , too . [ scene_break ] chelsea : i jumped to conclusions . the truth is , connor was never in any danger . kevin : yeah , chloe would never hurt him . chelsea : he was just being fussy , so she decided to take him in the car for a ride to calm him down . adam : without telling you . chelsea : well , she only thought she was gon na be gone for a few minutes , you know ? take him around the block a couple of times , but then connor would not have it , so -- kevin : apparently that kid has a set of lungs on him . not that that 's a bad thing . chelsea : chloe just lost track of time . and i tried calling her , but her phone had died . kevin : and she did n't realize that because she was so focused on connor . adam : so , where was the nanny with all of this ? chelsea : well , vanessa had called in sick . kevin : listen , chloe was just trying to help . chelsea got a little paranoid . understandably . i mean , because of me . because i came here telling you that chloe should n't spend so much time around connor . adam : maybe you were right . kevin : no . i thought too much of it . i never should have said anything . [ sighs ] i 'm just -- i 'm just tired of seeing chloe in so much pain . chelsea : she 's lucky to have you . kevin : no , i think i 'm the lucky one . delia was like a daughter to me , and , uh ... i think i need chloe right now as much as she needs me , maybe more . okay , look . i 'm gon na head out . i 'm sorry for sticking my nose in your business . chelsea : no , do n't be silly . but tell chloe i will call her later about the shoot , okay ? kevin : i will . thanks . chelsea : bye . there really was n't anything to worry about . i promise . connor was fine . adam : but you were concerned that our son might have been taken . and your first call was to kevin . chelsea : because i thought chloe might be with him . i was n't gon na press the panic button unless i knew that connor was really missing , and he was n't . so ... everyone is fine . everyone is okay . we are okay ... are n't we ? [ scene_break ] paul : you know , you 're absolutely right . there 's no way we can make a case for self - defense if we do n't know who pulled the trigger . michael certainly is n't volunteering any information . christine : let 's just go through this one more time . maybe we can pick up something new . paul : [ sighs ] okay . [ sighs ] carmine took the officer 's weapon -- the murder weapon . he also took the officer 's uniform . but michael 's prints were the only set found on the gun . christine : which tells us he most likely wiped it clean before he handled it . paul : right . michael knew that . he knew we would test for gunshot residue . that 's why he took the gun and shot it into the wall in the alley . christine : hoping to sell the story that he was the one that killed carmine . paul : all right , on a subsequent search , i found that bullet in the alley . and i confronted michael about it , and he did everything humanly possible to divert suspicion from anyone else . christine : fen . paul : that would be my guess . christine : okay , but we have to do better than guess . have the crime scene photos turned up ? paul : oh , no . they 're still unaccounted for . christine : and what happened with the autopsy report ? paul : well , that 's the other thing . [ sighs ] the replacement medical examiner who signed it was an apprentice . and now he 's got a job in d.c. with the feds . christine : did you talk to him ? paul : oh , yeah . i mean , that report was so carelessly written . but you know what ? this whole case has been a sloppy mess from top to bottom . and i have to admit i have not helped . i told alex to mark the case closed the minute michael confessed , and that decision may have caused us to miss key evidence . christine : or other suspects . but you knew that . paul : michael was protecting his family . christine : something you 're very familiar with . paul : yeah , i ca n't change what happened to ricky . i was just so hoping that things would be different for michael 's son . christine : and now ? paul : [ sighs ] i do n't think this will end well for anyone involved . [ scene_break ] michael : look , son . i know the prospect of going back to prison is scary . but you 're tougher than you think . fenmore : right . in rehab , i actually learned that i am not tougher than i thought . michael : no . i watched you on your side of the fence in that place . i saw how you handled yourself with those other inmates . fenmore : that was before they found out my father was the former d.a . if i step foot back in that place , every guy that you ever put away will be lined up just to send you a message . at my expense . lauren : honey , we can not let that happen . michael : he 's not gon na go back . you just promise me you wo n't run . kevin : hey ! uncle kevin is here . the party can begin ! michael : all right , kevin ! kevin : congrats , buddy . you made it out . and in one piece , too . at least it 's all behind you , huh ? ah , so . what 's first on the agenda ? [ cell phone beeps ] fenmore : summer wants to meet up . i think i 'm gon na pass on brunch . michael : i was looking forward to spending some time with you . fenmore : well , rain check . michael : no , i was looking forward to -- lauren : let him go . have fun , sweetheart . fenmore : fun ? right . bye . lauren : [ sighs ] kevin : what 's up with fen ? for someone who just got sprung from prison , he sure seems pretty miserable . michael : he just spent nearly a month watching his back every second of every day . it 's gon na take him awhile to adjust . lauren : right , and we just need to give him space ... to clear his head . [ scene_break ] esmerelda : summer , wait . here . summer : who 's rob ? esmerelda : my contact . summer : for what ? esmerelda : a pick - me - up . you look like you could use one . summer : yeah , um , no , i 'm not into drugs . esmerelda : did i say anything about drugs ? it 's just an energy pill . you 're gon na want to pop a few if you 're into keeping this job . summer : yeah , no , i do n't think that 'll be a problem . esmerelda : right . daddy will always find a place for you . it just wo n't be in front of a camera . not if you keep taking pictures like these . summer : [ sighs ] esmerelda : think about it ? nick : so ... how does it feel to be back in this world again ? sharon : good . i mean , it 's painful on the feet , but good . nick : [ chuckles ] i used to remember you saying your feet used to always hurt after photo shoots . sharon : still do , but , you know what ? it 's worth it to have a purpose again . summer : hey , um , i just came over to say bye . nick : you know , you did a great job today , supergirl . i 'm real proud of you . summer : thanks . sharon : hey , want did esmerelda want ? summer : she just wanted to give me some tips on how to make my photos better . sharon : you do n't need any tips from her . or much else , for that matter . summer : thanks . nick : well , i hope i can see you again soon . summer : yeah . bye . nick : i want to thank you for looking out for her . sharon : oh , it 's my job . nick : still , it means a lot . you know , most kids summer 's age right now are having the time of their lives . i mean , a lot of adults would n't be able to handle what she 's going through , and she 's basically doing it alone . sharon : she does n't confide in you ? nick : it 's gon na take her a long time to be able to trust me again -- if she ever does , for that matter . you know , maybe you could talk to her , see if she 'll open up ? sharon : well , what about phyllis ? i mean , is there any word on her prognosis ? any indication that she might come out of her coma ? nick : nothing . i would have thought that something would have happened by now . at least , i was hoping , and not just for summer -- for daniel , for jack , too . do you have any idea how many times he has gone back and forth to savannah , just praying that he 'll find the woman that is strong and vital and sarcastic and that he was planning to marry ? that must kill him every time he has to come home alone . and avery , too . i mean , she and phyllis were just starting to make their way back to each other . it 's just not fair to her or to anyone . i mean , how are we supposed to make up for the mistakes we made ? how am i supposed to do that ? sharon : nick , enough , okay ? enough . stop it . just shut up . phyllis was ruthless , nick ! okay , that did not come out the way that i wanted it to . nick : i sure hope not . sharon : it 's just -- [ sighs ] it is really hard for me to sit here and listen to you put phyllis up on a pedestal while you tear yourself down . nick : look , i know phyllis has her faults . sharon : okay , you 're still being too kind . phyllis was ruthless , nick . she manipulated , she blackmailed , she cheated , she broke up marriages . nick : so did i . sharon : okay , but you do n't pretend that you 're perfect . that 's the difference . you know , phyllis made you out to be the worst person walking the earth for lying about summer 's paternity , conveniently forgetting that she drugged danny and led him to believe that daniel was his son for years . okay , so , was it right for you to lie ? no . but it 's no worse than a lot of the things phyllis has done . it 's no worse than some of the mistakes i 've made . do you think i 'm a horrible person ? nick : of course not . sharon : neither are you . [ scene_break ] summer : you seem pretty quiet . fenmore : yeah . like a mouse . [ sighs ] that 's what they called me in prison . summer : it 's a good thing that you got out while you did . your parents must be pretty happy . fenmore : mom even offered to cook . summer : she must have really missed you . fenmore : i 'm sorry . what were we saying ? summer : fen , are you using again ? fenmore : what ? why would you even ask that ? summer : because you 're getting all fidgety and nervous , like you need a hit or something . fenmore : it 's not that . [ sighs ] i just -- i feel -- [ sighs ] i do n't know . i feel exposed , i guess . in prison , you ca n't let your guard down for a second . summer : yeah , but it 's not like you 're gon na get jumped in the park . fen , i do n't understand . is that what you 're worried about ? who would want to hurt you ? fenmore : everyone my father ever put away . [ scene_break ] kevin : its 30 seconds later from the last time you checked . you have somewhere to be ? michael : no , no . i cleared my schedule to spend some time with my son . lauren : oh , honey . there will be plenty of other times . michael : yeah , i suppose so . kevin : okay . okay , what are you two holding back from me now ? is this about the basco case ? do you still think they 're gon na send you back to prison ? michael : kevin , not me . fenmore . kevin : what ? that 's crazy . there is no way fen killed carmine . lauren : yeah , but he confessed . kevin : well , yeah , to take the heat off of michael . it 's not like anyone believed him . think about it . a kid fen 's size getting the gun away from carmine , overpowering him ? it does n't make any sense . wait . wait . you think there 's a chance he did it ? michael : it does n't matter what we believe . all that matters is what the police can prove . [ scene_break ] paul : i know my priority should have been finding carmine 's killer . i mean ... it 's my job . christine : but when a friend asks for help ... you 're not gon na say no . and i 'm not just talking about michael . you were there for nikki , too . paul : i was n't about to let her go looking for her son all alone . i was her only friend all those years ago . and i felt it was my responsibility as her friend to help her see it through . and you 're right . i could n't be two places at once , and the basco case suffered . christine : well , there 's just so much about this case that does n't add up . paul : michael did such a good job at pointing the evidence at himself . now it may not point to anyone else . christine : it would n't be the worse thing in the world if this case never got solved . paul : oh , i 'd be fine with that . if i had n't taken an oath . and i owe it to the people of genoa city and to the public to find the truth . christine : you are such a good guy . paul : yeah . christine : i 'll let you get back to work . paul : love you . christine : i love you . see you . [ door opens ] paul : [ sighing ] boy . okay . [ scene_break ] chelsea : do you still want to do this together ? adam : [ sighs ] what i want is for you to be open with me , for you to be honest with me . you could have told me that chloe took connor . chelsea : chloe did n't take connor . it was just a -- i was afraid . adam : of what ? chelsea : you . what you would think . i 'm not a bad mom . i would never do anything to hurt connor . adam : i know that . chelsea : but it was my choice to leave him here with chloe . maybe that was n't the wisest thing to do , but it was -- it was convenient and it was spur of the moment , and i thought if you found out about it -- adam : what ? i 'd fight you for custody ? that i would cut you out of his life ? chelsea : and out of yours . you 've done it before . adam : but i know what i want now . and i wo n't let anything stop me from getting what i want . [ scene_break ] cassie : you almost blew it . sharon : cassie ? what are you doing here ? cassie : what were you thinking ? going off on phyllis like that ! sharon : i ca n't be seeing you . not now . cassie : you told chloe that it was okay to think about her daughter any time she wanted . you 're allowed , too . sharon : no . you went away . cassie : you needed me to come back . sharon : why ? cassie : because you feel guilty -- for what happened with phyllis , for letting dad believe that summer is n't his daughter . [ scene_break ] summer : fen , i do n't understand why you 're so freaked out . everybody that your dad helped prosecute -- they 're in jail and you 're not . fenmore : everyone has friends on the outside , and i was warned that they were gon na be after me . that 's why i have to leave town . summer : and go where ? fenmore : a place where i can blend in , disappear . i have to hide from the cops , too . they 're gon na be after me because of carmine . summer : no , fen ! you do n't even remember what happened that night . fenmore : i know i pulled the trigger , and once they have proof of that , they -- once they have proof of that , they 're just gon na try and lock me up again . summer : what happened to you in there ? fenmore : its better i did n't tell you . look , i 've got to go . summer : no , fen , please stop . please , fen ! stop ! please , you have to stay and fight this . please , we can help you . fenmore : no , you ca n't . all right ? not only are there people after me , there are other people that are coming for me that i owe . and i ca n't be here when they come to collect . [ scene_break ] chloe : hi . kevin : ah . hey . chloe : i 'm sorry . i tried to get here as soon as i could . where 's fen ? i mean , we ca n't have brunch without the guest of honor . kevin : uh , well , he got a better offer . cute blonde , up - and - coming fashion model . did a photo shoot for you today . chloe : yeah . i 'm kind of concerned . i think that there 's something off with her . kevin : uh , i do n't know , maybe she was just a little anxious about seeing fen . chloe : maybe . michael : [ groans ] chloe : everyone looks a little anxious today , huh ? lauren : all i 'm saying is that fen may have a point . michael : are you actually suggesting that he live on the run . lauren : well , it is better than him going back to that place where god knows what could happen to him . michael : and what are we supposed to do ? are we just supposed to send him off with a `` goodbye , good luck `` ? lauren : no ! we go with him . michael : what ? have you lost your mind ? lauren : i want him to be safe , michael . michael : well , so do i . you know what ? why jump off the deep end if we do n't have to ? fenmore has to be convicted before he 's locked up again , and that may never happen . lauren : look . he confessed to killing carmine , and he dropped his sober chip by the body . michael : and i picked it up . the police do n't know that , but i picked it up . there 's no physical evidence linking fenmore to the murder . lauren : why should we put our faith in a justice system that allowed carmine to escape ? michael : all right , listen . two guards allowed carmine to escape . you ca n't blame the whole system for that . lauren : and will the system care why fen put a bullet in carmine ? will it realize that our son did the world a favor ? michael : we wo n't know unless we stand and fight . lauren : oh , damn it , michael . michael : our resources are here -- money , friends that could help acquit fenmore , and it 's not unprecedented . in indiana vs. ellis , the defendant walked because of the deceased 's history of stalking and harassing the family prior to his death . in south carolina vs. crawford -- what ? what was that for ? lauren : never giving up . michael : no , i 'm not gon na give up . not when it comes to my family , no . [ scene_break ] chloe : so , before we join them , i wanted to know if you had plans later . kevin : uh , no . why ? what do you have in mind ? chloe : i wanted to make up for canceling dinner last night . kevin : are you asking me out on a date ? chloe : how do you feel about corn dogs and indoor miniature golf ? kevin : ah . are you sure ? chloe : you know , delia was always trying so hard to get us back together . i think it 's only fitting that we go to one of her favorite places . kevin : [ chuckles ] i ca n't think of anything better . but if it gets to be too hard -- chloe : listen , it 's always gon na be hard without delia around . and i 'm sure i 'm gon na have a breakdown at some point , but ... i have a feeling i 'm gon na smile a lot , too . kevin : i think she would really like that . [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] chelsea : success . all bulbs working , all straightened out and ready to go on the tree . however , next year , i vote that we buy some new lights . adam : next year , huh ? chelsea : well , i 'm all about connor growing up with tradition . i just do n't want untangling lights to be one of those traditions . where are you going ? adam : uh , there 's something i got to do . chelsea : now ? i thought we were gon na decorate together . adam : we will , and while i 'm out , i 'll pick up one of those `` baby 's first christmas `` ornaments . tradition , right ? chelsea : do n't even think about coming back here without a gingerbread house . adam : i would n't dream of it . [ scene_break ] nick : yes , so , i would like to have 0856 , the victorian dollhouse . yeah . yeah , i 'll wait . thanks . yeah , i 'm still here . perfect . and when can i get that delivered ? great . all right , uh , that 'll do it . you know what ? i changed my mind . can you throw in also the 7727 , the heated foot spa ? yeah . and can you gift - wrap that , please ? [ scene_break ] sharon : i have nothing to feel guilty about . phyllis ' fall was an accident . cassie : that might not have happened if you had n't riled her up . sharon : everyone makes mistakes . cassie : changing the results of summer 's paternity test was n't a mistake . you did that deliberately to ace phyllis out , to ensure that you were the only woman connected to dad through his kids . you thought it 'd make you feel more important . special . sharon : i do n't want to talk about this . cassie : do n't you ? sharon : no . should n't even be seeing you right now . look , i 'm on my meds , my life is back on track . i 'm fine . cassie : you 're never gon na be fine . not as long as you have this secret . it 's gon na haunt you every day of your life . sharon : you 're saying i should tell nick the truth ? i ca n't . he would hate me . cassie : it 's the only way that you 're gon na get better , mom . you do want to get better , do n't you ? [ next_on ] lily : why do n't you get your skinny ass on your broomstick and fly the hell out of town ? kelly : you want to set up a memorial foundation in delia abbott 's name ? | chloe and sharon watch a photo shoot between summer and esmerelda . nick joins sharon to also watch the photo shoot . sharon and nick reminisce about cassie until chloe walks up and starts to talk about delia which she thinks unnerves sharon and nick because they stop talking . chelsea comes downstairs and is quite surprised to see a christmas tree . they start to plan a family christmas for connor until kevin stops by and spills the beans to adam that connor was missing the day before . adam asks how long connor was missing . chelsea lets him know that it was long enough for her to consider calling the police . michael and lauren meet fen at the coffeehouse , but their celebration is soon ruined when fen mentions leaving town . sharon and nick assure chloe to talk about delia whenever she needs to . christine joins paul in his office to try to get him to go home and sleep , but he is adamant about finding carmen basco 's killer . with christine 's help , they go over the facts of the case again . michael and lauren are dead set against fen leaving town . nick and sharon reminisce about cassie . chloe and summer view the pics from the photo shoot , but chloe notices that summer is n't quite herself today and questions her about it , but summer refuses to divulge any information . chelsea and kevin try to explain things to adam , but he does n't quite believe them that it was as simple as they say . chelsea apologizes to adam for leaving connor alone with chloe and asks if things are all right between them . |
sharon : good morning , nick . nick : is faith ready for school ? sharon : she 's brushing her teeth . you 're welcome to wait inside . nick : david sherman . david : morning , nick . nick : are you serious ? your lawyer is here with you and faith ? what 're you doing ? brainwashing faith on what to say ? is that the game plan ? coaching her so she 'll stay with you ? adam : sage , do you ever sleep or , you know , like , go to the ladies room , read a book ? anything like that ? sage : yes , i am an actual person , gibe . i do a lot of things that do n't involve you . adam : well , all i 've seen you do is look over my shoulder , so ... sage : who are you calling ? adam : will you relax ? i 'm checking the time . sage : you have a watch for that , a gift from your father . maybe you should start paying attention to your current life instead of your old one . adam : 'cause you 're jealous of my life , right ? that i have one ? because all you do with yours is take care of old women and grown men ? that must be so fulfilling . sage : well , if your life is so fulfilling , why do you need to be babysat ? what are we doing here , anyway ? is n't this slumming it for you ? adam : absolutely . but a lot of the locals hang out here . i figure i can practice being gabriel in front of unsuspecting friends ... or enemies . sage : well , your own widow did n't waste two seconds looking at you , so congratulations . you passed the test . adam : well , she was across the room , so it 's time to see what happens when i 'm up close and personal . and my first guinea pig just walked through the door . victor : yes . look at that pretty face . look at that pretty face . another beautiful granddaughter . look at you . huh ? i can hardly wait for you to sit behind a desk with glasses on and a briefcase next to you , running newman- chancellor . how 's that ? victoria : oh , boy . you already had the nameplate printed up , did n't you ? victor : yes . so pretty . you know , katherine would be very proud . another strong woman to run the ship . right ? victoria : [ sighs ] yep . out of a onesie and into a power suit . daddy , will you please let her finish kindergarten first ? victor : well , maybe . maybe . but now that we have settled her future , what about yours ? victoria : oh . i have big plans for a shower . victor : that 's not what i 'm referring to . what 's your next move ? ashley : did you convert those measurements ? stitch : yep , that 's the final , with adjustments for evaporation . not ideal . ashley : not quite there yet , huh ? oh , my god . i thought he would never leave . i hate it when i hire such dedicated assistants . okay . there 's so much tension between us , and i just do n't know why . we 're two adults . it was only one night . unless i 'm missing something . sage : what ? adam : that guy . sage : yeah , he 's cute . adam : yeah , i know . he 's really cute . he 's my nephew . sage : what ? adam : yeah , it 's my brother nick 's son . sage : oh , your brother , as in your brother nick that you wanted to leave dead in the woods ? adam : yeah . sage : yeah . okay . adam : oh , do n't do that . my brother would 've done the same thing to me . sage : yeah . sure . so , how does your nephew feel about you , huh ? adam : well , it 's complicated . he actually used to be my stepson . sage : [ chuckles ] adam : yeah . i actually saved the kid 's life once . you know , which you would think would win me at least a few brownie points with him , but , in the end , nothing . with his mother ? absolutely . but with him ? nothing . sage : well , at least your motives were pure . adam : yeah . well , okay . i 'm gon na go over there , so just to be on the safe side , you should probably leave . sage : you do n't have to worry about me . if things get messy , i can take care of myself . adam : well , that is adorable that you think i 'm concerned about you . i 'm going over there , and if he suspects me , i 'm gon na have to bolt . i do n't want you slowing me down . sharon : this was n't planned . david was a few minutes early . you were a few minutes late . it happens . nick : he could n't have waited in the car ? `` hi , faith . i 'd like you to shake the hand of the man who tried to destroy your grandmother in court . `` sharon : i 'm not the one who started this custody suit , nick . you are . so do n't come in here and throw around accusations . i would never try to cut you out of our daughter 's life . can you say that you would n't do the same to me ? nick : so , what 's the angle ? feed faith a bunch of lies , try and trash me in front of the judge ? david : oh , no , no . i just came for the coffee , nick . sharon : if you 're worried about what faith thinks about you , then why are you taking me to court ? nick : because i 'm the parent . it 's my job to do whatever is best for faith , no matter what . sharon : meaning you want every ugly detail out there about me ? but no one 's allowed to say anything bad about you . nick : because what you did to me and to summer is pertinent . it matters . it shows everyone what you 're capable of . david : excellent insight into the approach you and ms . clark intend to take in court . thank you for that . nick : yeah , well , we all know your approach , do n't we , sherman ? it 's scorched earth . i saw it firsthand with what you did with my mother . sharon : david , would you excuse us for a moment ? there 's fresh coffee in the kitchen . david : of course . nick : this is just another slap in the face . how can you hire the man who defended ian ward ? what does mariah think about this ? sharon : anything i have to explain to her , i will . nick : why do n't you explain it to me first ? i hired a friend to be my lawyer . you went defcon 4 with your choice . sharon : avery is a high - powered attorney , who also happens to be your ex- fiancée , and we all know how she feels about me . i hired an attorney who is n't afraid of the newman name or resources . nick : he 's a shark who likes seeing his name in print . sharon : this could all go away , nick , with one word from you . [ footsteps approaching ] faith : you 're fighting again . nick : no . no , no . we were just talking , kid . and i 'm taking orders for dinner tonight . what would you like me to cook ? faith : for a sleepover at your house ? nick : well , it 's not just my house . it 's your house , too . faith : i 'm not sleeping there . you ca n't make me punish mommy , too . stitch : for the record , i did not make that on a burner in the lab . [ both laugh ] ashley : well , there 's always next time . okay . so , i can tell that you want to talk . want to get something off your chest . i already told you , i do n't think any less of you . stitch : and i appreciate it . it was a bad night -- i mean , emotionally . um , but since then , some good things have happened . ashley : oh , yeah ? like what ? stitch : well , jeff bardwell . he dropped his suit against the hospital . ashley : fantastic . stitch : the ds 's no longer pressing charges against me for practicing medicine without a license . ashley : so , does that mean you get to keep your medical license ? stitch : uh , not sure yet . but practicing medicine , you know , it 's ... well , it feels like it 's the whole point to my life . ashley : aha . as opposed to pheromone - based fragrances . look , i guess i can understand that , but , uh ... i hope you know how much we value you here . you know that , right ? stitch : i know that . i 'm grateful . we made some progress . ashley : we 've made a lot more than `` some . `` stitch : first thing i 've been proud about in a long while . ashley : yeah , it feels good , huh ? stitch : yeah . ashley : uh , you probably get that a lot , practicing medicine . and i bet you 're gon na go right back to it -- are n't you ? -- the first chance you get . stitch : i 'm not going back until we 're done here . you have my word . ashley : well , honestly , hearing that from a lot of people would n't mean much , but hearing it from you , it does , and that says a lot about you . it 's very special . so , you said that things are looking up in a lot of areas ? what does that mean ? stitch : i saw victoria again . and i thought that door was shut with her , but looks like i was wrong . ashley : okay . so then you officially regret that shower we took , do n't you ? and ... what happened after . victoria : see , the good news is , is that katie does n't need über business victoria right now . she just needs mommy victoria . victor : well , that is not what i 'm talking about . victoria : are you fishing about my love life , daddy ? victor : well , i want to know about your personal life , sweetheart . you know . victoria : okay . well , i do admit i 'm absolutely and completely in love to the point where i am delirious . victor : with the baby , right ? victoria : good guess , dad . victor : uh - huh . but you know that i 'm not talking about that . victoria : i know what you 're talking about , all right ? victor : [ laughing ] victoria : i know . look at me . victor : [ laughing ] what ? victoria : look at that baby . victor : yes . victoria : and men are not my top priority right now , and it should n't be for you , either . you 're so good with babies . there 's no other mogul on earth that is as adorable as you are with an infant . it 's a proven fact . victor : really ? victoria : mm - hmm . victor : well , that 's so nice to hear . so , what do you plan to do , as far as work is concerned ? victoria : well , i hear that newman - chancellor has an excellent maternity - leave policy . victor : which you helped to implement . you know that . victoria : me ? victor : yeah . victoria : oh , that 's right . i did do that , did n't i ? yeah . victor : not trying to push you back into business . victoria : except you are . victor : boy ... you know me only too well , do n't you ? but , sweetheart , you have enormous value to the company . you know . victoria : daddy , you could run the company blindfolded . victor : no , but , sweetheart , do you know what it means to me ? it just warms my heart to see you in the office every day . you know ? my goodness . i love that . victoria : you just do n't give up . victor : have you ever known me to give up ? victoria : no , i -- no . victor : exactly . victoria : dad , okay , i 'm not retiring . i promise you . victor : okay . victoria : i will be back to work at newman - chancellor when i 'm ready . victor : mm - hmm . victoria : but only on one condition . victor : what 's that ? stitch : there is no such thing as regret regarding a woman like you . you 're brilliant , exciting , stunning , beautiful ... ashley : okay , really , you do n't have to do that . no , no , you do n't have to flatter me . that 's okay . thank you , but ... stitch : if things were different ... ashley : yeah , i know . they 're not , so ... stitch : things are complicated , personally and professionally . ashley : exactly . so we 're agreed , right ? it was just ... a one - time thing , and it 's best forgotten . stitch : well , an isolated incident , maybe , you know ? but forgotten ? probably -- probably not . ashley : billy and victoria had something really special , so i ca n't help but root for them . sorry . stitch : i would expect that , so ... ashley : but then again , if you take a step back and you just look at them objectively -- i do n't know -- maybe there is no hope , and ... maybe they have moved on . stitch : yeah , it 's a new chapter for both of them , and ... i 'm kind of hoping i 'm in victoria 's . ashley : well , it 's a good thing that jack and abby did n't suspect anything -- right ? -- when they came in there ? that would 've been bad . stitch : oh . you kidding me ? you know , i would -- i would obviously never mention this to anyone . ashley : oh , i 'm not gon na say a thing . i promise you . i mean , us being quiet about it is your best chance with victoria , right ? because if she did find out about it , that door that she 's kept open for you would probably shut for good . victor : a new mother of a beautiful baby ... and always ready to negotiate . so ... what are we negotiating ? salary , title , oversight ? what ? what ? victoria : you know what ? victor : what ? victoria : katie 's a gift . she 's a gift that ... i never thought i was gon na have . and i guess i stopped hoping because , you know , it hurt ... too much . but i have johnny and reed , and i told myself that i was already luckier than anybody ever deserved to be . but deep down , dad , i think that there 's always more love to give . you and mom taught me that . the heart 's always growing . and katie exists . she 's here . and i do n't want to miss one single second with her , dad . victor : and you should n't , okay ? victoria : okay . victor : you should n't . but you want to come back to work , do n't you ? victoria : yes , i do . victor : okay . victoria : with a full nursery for katie , just like i had for reed when he was a baby . so that she 's right next door if she needs me , if i just want to go and kiss her sweet little face . victor : you 've got everything you need , okay ? you just name it . victoria : okay . negotiations concluded , then . victor : i think they are . victoria : now , do we have any information about ashley 's project ? do we know what we 're up against ? victor : mm . now you 're getting serious , are n't you ? victoria : mm - hmm . victor : question is ... do they fully realize ... what they 're up against ? us . sharon : sweetheart , you love spending the night at daddy 's . and he 'll make you pancakes . nick : for sure , and with blueberries . faith : [ breathes deeply ] daddy does n't want to be a family with us . nick : sweetheart , families , you know , they change . sharon : you know that , faith . maybe you 've seen too much of it . but i promise i do n't mind you sleeping over with daddy . i think you two deserve to have your special time together , just like we deserve to have ours . nick : you know what ? this is a bigger conversation for another time . but right now , you got to get to school . you got friends there who want to play with you , and you 've got teachers who want to teach you a bunch of cool stuff . sharon : better go jump in daddy 's car . get your backpack . give mom a kiss . nick : did you tell her i was punishing you ? sharon : no . she 's a smart little girl . i told her that i had done something wrong , and these are the consequences . nick : well , the consequences now are that my daughter hates me right now . thank you . sharon : well , no one 's forcing you to sue for custody , nick . okay . i did something wrong . how you choose to handle it , that 's up to you . nick : i 'm gon na handle it by doing whatever is best for faith , no matter what . sharon : we have n't even been to court , and you act as though you 've already won . nick : once they find out about how you switched that dna evidence , how exactly do you think i 'm gon na lose ? sharon : well , maybe the judge will be rational and he 'll understand that i did something terrible when i was ill . nick : oh , and i 'm sure sherman 's just gon na pound that home -- your illness , and you were a victim , and it was never your fault . is that how you 're gon na play it , sherman ? ! sharon : because it 's true . and i have my illness under control now , despite all the pressure i 'm under . nick : you had moments of lucidity . you knew you had done something evil . 'cause you worked so hard to cover it up . your choices , sharon , people suffered because of them . summer suffered . sharon : and i 'll regret it forever , nick . and i know that it cost me you , and i accept that , but i will not give up my daughter just so you can have an eye for an eye . i wo n't . nick : well , then i 'll see you in court . did you hear how angry he is ? david : eh , seen worse . he expects to win . sharon : he ca n't . i wo n't give up my daughter . david : well , then i have just one thing to ask you -- how dirty are you willing to fight ? sharon : of course i want to be with faith . but i refuse to believe that means i need to tear her father apart . i -- i still love nick . david : does n't sound as if the feeling is mutual . sharon : well , i ca n't change how he feels . but what kind of mother would i be if i attacked faith 's father ? i just -- i wo n't do that to either of them . david : do you think nick or his family have the some compunction ? sharon : i know how dirty the newmans fight . i have been up against them too many times before . david : then you know they will hit you where it hurts . your only shot at retaining custody is to fight back even harder . better yet , you strike first . sharon : nick , he keeps acting as though i should just give up all my rights to faith for her own sake . david : yeah , well , of course he 'd say that . he wants to win . whatever it takes . sharon : you know , we 've had this fight before in the past , and we rebuilt our family . david : do you think that 's happening this time ? because i sense a finality to this . sharon : no , i do n't think that 's happening this time . but i have to believe that something can be done before everything gets worse . i have to at least try before it 's too late . victoria : first grandpa and now uncle nick ? ooh , she 's getting a lot of love today . nick : i wish faith would 've come with me . then she could 've seen that someone likes me . i mean , katie does like me , right ? victoria : yes , she likes you . faith loves you . nick : she did n't say two words to me on the way to school today . victoria : oh , come on . you know what it 's like to be caught up in the middle of your parents ' drama . it 'll pass . do n't worry . nick : i look back at faith 's life , it has been nothing but drama , and now i 'm adding to it . maybe i 'm making a mistake . victoria : oh , my gosh . i 'm way too tired to smack you upside of the head , so just know that i want to . do it yourself . nick : i 'm worried , vic . just want to make sure i do right by faith . victoria : you are . you are protecting her from a mother with a history of destructive behavior . you ca n't back down or give up just because your little girl gives you the cold shoulder in the car . [ baby cries ] nick : for someone who 's exhausted , you 're pretty tough . victoria : yeah , well , it 's the mother in me . nick : and how is katie 's father ? how 's the co - parenting going ? are you and billy maybe getting closer again ? victoria : it 's going good . it 's actually kind of wonderful . nick : ahh . victoria : as parents . nick : and that 's it ? victoria : look , i did n't tell dad this , but i 'll tell you -- there is someone that things are changing with . ben . i know that katherine is n't his , but we 're getting closer . i kind of have a sliver of hope that we can make this work . stitch : hey , tobias , will you double - check those levels for me while i 'm gone ? tobias : you got it , dr . russell . stitch : call me stitch , man . and do n't forget to take a lunch break . tobias : when you 're back . [ cell phone rings ] tobias : hello . victor : hello . tobias : dr. russell just left for lunch . no idea when miss abbott 's coming back . victor : i called you to let you know that you 'll have the lab to yourself for a while , okay ? you make use of it . got it ? tobias : yes , sir . victor : ashley . ashley : hi . victor : nice to see you . ashley : you too . victor : have a seat . ashley : thank you . victor : i am so glad that you can join me . sage : you love this , do n't you , this challenge ? adam : you lie to constance every time you call me gabriel . sage : i have my reasons for that . adam : and those do n't concern me . what i 'm doing here , i have my reason that do n't concern you . sage : what if you crash and burn ? adam : i crash and burn ? hmm . let 's see . i 've already been there , and i 've done that , and look how that turned out . sage : enjoy yourself . adam : i will . sage : be careful . i 'm out of here . adam : you do that . ashley : this is wonderful , is n't it ? it 's been a long time since it 's been just the two of us having a lunch . too long . victor : hell of a long time , has n't it been ? how 's abby doing at jabot ? ashley : very well . victor : yeah ? ashley : mm - hmm . victor : i 'd love her to come to work at newman - chancellor . ashley : i 'm sure . she 's very passionate . just have to keep her pointed in the right direction . victor : mm - hmm . and how are you doing ? i remember you left , you were somewhat disappointed , but you 're back in genoa city now . are you content ? ashley : if i was n't , would you try to make everything better ? victor : you 're not upset about my concern , are you ? ashley : you 're a little predictable , which is surprising . victor : mm . ashley : jack told me that you might be fishing around for information about our progress . victor : my goodness . was he thinking i was gon na get you to divulge that secret ? he does n't know you very well , does he ? but you and i understand each other . that 's what 's important . ashley : what 's that ? victor : compensation package . ashley : oh . victor : for when you leave jabot and join me at newman - chancellor . [ both laugh ] victoria : oh , yes . what a nice brother . nick : yeah , well , if things were so good with stitch , how come he 's not keeping you fed ? victoria : well , it 's not like that . not yet . but at least i know i can trust him , and i can trust myself because i did n't fall for a liar . nick : mm , technically , he did lie to you . victoria : to protect his mother . nick : okay , it 's in the plus column , i 'll agree , but you got to keep your eyes open . otherwise , the bad stuff can sneak up on you , no matter how emotionally invested you are . victoria : he 's not sharon . nick : no , he 's not . thank god for that . victoria : aww . you are worse than i am . nick : eh , you know , she 's just so quiet . got to make sure she 's still there . victoria : so , are you gon na tell me ? what happened to your leg ? nick : [ sighs ] yeah . you know , i got myself snagged into a bear trap , walking into the woods . victoria : [ laughing ] nick : it 's not funny . victoria : what ? oh . you 're not joking , are you ? nick : no . victoria : well , what were you thinking ? are you okay ? nick : no , i 'm gon na be okay . and was n't exactly thinking . more like drinking . victoria : oh . i see . drowning your sorrows , and then you walk into a bear trap . that 's brilliant , nick . nick : yeah , it 's not my finest moment , no . victoria : so , how did you even get out of there ? what do you remember ? nick : well , it was an angel of mercy , as far as i can remember . i 've tried to track her down , but no luck . if i had n't got confirmation that a woman did call 911 , i 'd think it was just all part of a dream . sharon : noah . hi . noah : hi . sage : what 's wrong ? adam : i 'm fine . sage : who is she ? hello ? adam : what ? sage : who is she , the blond ? you stopped when you saw her . adam : that , uh , woman is my ex - wife . that 's -- that 's the boy 's mother . i feel like if i can fool her -- sage : are you insane ? you want to show your ex - wife your new face ? what the hell is wrong with you ? adam : she looks pretty upset . sage : you think you can fix that ? she does n't know who you are , and it needs to stay that way . let 's get out of here . adam : sage , you were on your way out of here . why did n't you just , you know , keep going ? sage : you 're in no condition to take care of someone . two weeks ago , you were hopped up on meds , and your head was wrapped like a mummy . adam : i appreciate your concern . now goodbye . sage : if you taint this , and i have to tell constance that her grandson died in that river , it 's gon na really , really piss me off . and going to prison as adam newman 's gon na be the least of your problems . do not blow this . sharon : and , of course , faith is so confused , seeing your father so angry . noah : poor kid . thinks she 's finally getting her family back together , now she 's got to deal with visitation and custody crap . it should n't be this way , mom . sharon : exactly . that 's why i 'm trying to keep her away from all this . i want to somehow handle this inside of the family . and i hate asking you this , noah , but i need you right now . help me protect faith . help keep me from losing her . adam : uh , could i get one of you guys to reach the sugar over there for me , please ? sharon : of course . adam : thank you . very much . appreciate that . sharon : it 's no problem at all . adam : you look really familiar to me . do we -- do we know each other ? sharon : no , i do n't think so . noah : i 'm sorry . not to be rude . i was just trying to have a conversation with my mom . adam : i 'm sorry . yeah , no , that 's -- it 's just that face -- i feel like -- i feel like i know you . sharon : well , it was probably from a tabloid , which means it was scandalous and negative . adam : oh . i -- i apologize . um ... it 's awfully nosy . i should 've just minded my own business , let you guys finish your coffee . sharon : no , no , i 'm sorry . it 's just , when someone recognizes me these days , i immediately think the worst . adam : really ? oh , here i was being overly optimistic . i 'm new in town . i just , i thought i saw a familiar face . noah : anything else ? i just wanted to finish the conversation . adam : no , yeah , go ahead . i can see that . oh , there is one more thing , actually -- i 'm looking for a hotel . you guys have any -- noah : yeah , genoa city athletic club . full service . it 's great . sharon : oh , right . they 're under new management now , and they 've done some great renovations . adam : well , thank you , kind people , for the sugar and for the -- for the suggestions . i appreciate it . take care . noah : that was gross . sharon : what ? noah : that guy was hitting on you right in front of me . sharon : no , he was n't . he just seemed kind of lost or something . noah : `` lost `` ... sharon : anyway , back to this issue with your father , this all - out war . i think that you can make this go away . noah : no , mom . no more . i ca n't . i 'm sorry . the only ones that can fix this are you and dad . this one 's on you . ashley : that 's very interesting . you actually think i can be bought . victor : you and i used to be a pretty good team in the past . ashley : [ laughs ] it 's been a really long time since we 've been a good team , victor . victor : yeah , been a while . so why 'd you come back to genoa city ? miss family or join jabot again or ... does jack finally value the way you ought to be valued ? ashley : i have to tell you that i find these power games that you play so incredibly tedious . honestly , do you and jack actually still find them interesting after all these years ? tell me the truth . victor : i remember you left genoa city because jack did n't pay you what you deserved . ashley : i left for a lot of reasons . but now i 'm back ... with something so incredibly interesting to you that you 're offering me a job . victor : why do n't you read it , get back to me ? ashley : no . victor : mm . ashley : and you know i wo n't read it . i 'm turning it down without even opening it . victor : mm - hmm . ashley : is that really what this is all about ? victor : it 's about business and respect . ashley : i do n't believe you . but i also do n't care . i do n't care . please do n't contact me again if it 's just to play these silly little games . i 'm really busy . victor : mm . ashley : i am . victor : mm . ashley : but it 's been wonderful to see you again . victor : mm - hmm . nick : all right , you go get some rest while katie 's crashed out . i 'll check in on you later . victoria : yes , after some more juice . thank you . nick : mwah . victoria : i love you . nick : i love you , too . victoria : bye . nick : bye . stitch : hey . hey , nick . here visiting your niece ? nick : yeah . she 's amazing , like her mother . vic tells me you two are on better terms ? do n't hurt her again . stitch : trust me -- that 's the last thing i 'd ever want . nick : yeah , well , people find a way to hurt each other anyways . so do n't . victoria : uh , ben , hi . nick , uh ... nick : yeah , yeah , i know . was just leaving . victoria : brr ! stitch : hey . victoria : hi . stitch : hi . victoria : hi . katie 's upstairs sleeping . stitch : how are you ? victoria : me ? stitch : yeah . victoria : i 'm -- i 'm fine . i 'm just , you know , messy and tired , but i 'm happy . stitch : well , you look it -- i mean , the happy part , not the tired and stuff . victoria : i am ... in a lot of ways . stitch : that 's good . that 's great . victoria : and i was thinking that when i can finally maybe tear myself away from katherine for a few hours , i was sort of hoping that maybe you and i could go on a date . stitch : yeah . sounds great . um ... [ both chuckle ] victoria : you do n't sound so convinced . stitch : no , no , no ! i mean it . i - i - i do . victoria : okay . i mean , unless something 's changed . sharon : you know what ? i 've tried talking to your father , and he either shuts down , or he gets angry . but if you talk to him -- noah : i have , mom . dad 's convinced he 's doing the right thing for faith . sharon : and you do n't agree with that , do you ? noah : no , i do not . but how many times have you told me that i should n't be fighting your battles or be put in the middle ? look , i 've been worried about you for so many years , both of you . i mean , i went to france just so i could be free of it for a little while . on the day that you and dad were supposed to get married , i even said to him , `` i do n't think you have to worry about mom anymore . `` sharon : i know i 've been a burden to you . noah : no , no , mom , look . i 'm not saying that to make you feel bad . okay ? honestly , i 'm not . but as much as you think you need me , you do n't . even with everything that 's happened to you , you are stronger now than you 've been in a long time . this is not gon na break you , okay ? and you do n't need me to be your champion . not anymore . you and dad got to this place together , and i believe that you two -- only you two -- can find your way out again . sharon : no , we ca n't , noah . because your father is n't listening to me , and i 'm afraid that this is going to get so ugly , it 's going to hurt all of us in so many ways . i do n't want faith all to myself . i want to give her a good life with me and your father , co - parenting . now , i hate asking you this . this is not your job . i understand that . but not for my sake . for the sake of your whole family , help me stop this from becoming all - out war . nick : yeah , avery , just fit me in whenever . sharon already has david sherman in her damn living room , ready to beat our case into the ground . we got to be ready . sure . okay . i 'll see you then . sage : excuse me , sir . do you serve food here ? nick : it 's you . stitch : no , no , no , no , no . of course , i want a date . hell , i want a million of them -- a lifetime , if i could . victoria : maybe that 's what you used to want when you thought that katie was yours , but now i 'm just a lady in sweatpants and with a baby and an ex- husband , and i know that 's a lot of baggage . i get that . stitch : hey , you are every single thing i could ever want , katie included , no matter who the father is . you 're her mother . that makes her a kid i will always want to know . victoria : you 're saying everything that i want to hear , but -- stitch : but nothing . that 's how i feel . victoria : okay . so then why the hesitation ? i thought that you would be excited that we were gon na try again . i was excited for us , but now it 's just ... stitch : victoria , it 's just ... you 're right . there is something . it 's ashley . [ cell phone rings ] victor : yes ? [ next_on ] paul : chris and i have an announcement of our own . we 're gon na have a baby . lily : you can sit here and schmooze my husband , but he 's not gon na help you carve up this town . jill : why do n't you stay and help victoria with the baby ? victoria : ben can stay , actually , right ? | sage and adam visit the coffeehouse and sit down at a table . adam notices noah walk in . victor visits victoria and holds baby kate as he talks to kate about working at newman enterprises . at the lab , ashley and ben work on the formula for the new fragrance . ashley senses a tenseness between them and says that there is no need for tension between them . ashley reminds him that it was just one night . ben assures ashley that he has no regrets over what happened between them . ashley assures ben that she will never say anything to victoria about what happened . victoria lets victor know that although she has johnny and reed , kate is a gift from god that she did n't think that she would ever have . victor asks victoria about her coming back to work . victoria tells him that she will as long as she can have a nursery so that she can spend time with kate . mr. sherman is with sharon when nick stops by to pick up faith . faith is upset that she is going to be living with nick instead of with sharon and nick . faith comments to them both that nick does n't want to be a family with them anymore . after faith goes outside , nick asks sharon about the lies that she may have told faith about him . sharon and nick argue over the custody hearing and what tactics mr. sherman will use to gain sharon custody of faith . sharon tells nick that she will refuse to give up custody of faith . after nick leaves , mr. sherman asks sharon how dirty she 's willing to fight to gain custody of faith . |
chelsea : chloe , what do you think ? runway ready ? chloe : hot off the mannequin . i love it . okay , chunky or lariat ? chelsea : chunky . absolutely . and the lariat , just in case . chloe : you know what ? i 'm just gon na -- i 'm just gon na layer chains just in case . chelsea : i like it . sharon : do you want a boot or a sandal ? chelsea : sandals with a heel . sharon : oh , we 've got that . chelsea : all heels today . all day . sharon : the higher , the better . chloe : yeah , as long as i 'm not wearing them . chelsea : all right , now for the best sellers . gon na start with this one , make sure there are n't any tags . sharon , can you give me scissors ? sharon : so am i really still a part of this ? chloe : hey , we are going live on gc buzz to promote the hottest chelsea 2.0 line yet . so hell to the yeah ! right , chelsea ? mariah : so keep on buzzing , gc . devon : and we 're out . that was fantastic , mariah . mariah : really ? devon : yeah . mariah : please do n't lie to me . devon : i do n't even have to lie . mariah : okay . devon : it was great . hilary : that was my line . `` keep on buzzing , gc `` ? devon : now it 's her line , honey . hilary : you 've got to be kidding me . devon : she was very comfortable in front of the camera . you saw that . hilary : she belongs behind a coffee machine . devon : honey , she has a natural vibe . hilary : you mean a natural drab ? devon : it 's temporary until we can find a permanent replacement . hilary : where does she even get off thinking that she can do something like this ? mariah : because you do it every day ? how hard could it be ? hilary : it 's a skill . mariah : you walk in front of the camera and read some lines . boom . done . hilary : there is much more to it than that . mariah : not really . hilary : you know , i realize that professionals like me , we tend to make these things look easy . devon : listen , can we not do this right now ? because we really do have a show to prep for today . hilary : well , you can prep all you want , but this one has no experience . devon : and neither did you , honey . hilary : [ scoffs ] but i was n't going live , honey . mariah : you -- you did n't say anything about live . we 're -- we 're going live ? devon : yeah , i did n't say that ? mariah : no . hilary : it 's not just about going live , sweetheart . it 's all the things you 'll be doing while millions of eyes are on you . better take a closer look at that rundown . [ doorbell ringing ] nick : coming ! hey , supergirl . summer : hey , dad . nick : yep . oh , sorry . just a rag with some spit - up on it . summer : oh , nice . nick : yeah . summer : uh , where is he ? nick : he is upstairs . just gave him a bath . he 's now playing in his crib . summer : okay , um , hey , i got this for christian . i figured you did n't have any time . nick : wow , look at that . thanks . it 's awesome . so you can tell things have been a little busier than usual around here . summer : yes . oh , hey , that 's probably a good idea . nick : yeah , faith felt pretty bad that christian was in the hospital , so she has banished strawberries in this house forever . summer : [ chuckles ] uh , well , it looks like you could use some help . nick : what are you talking about ? i got all this covered . it 's all good . [ christian crying ] nick : okay , let me just ... yes , i will go ... faith : dad , you 've got to help me with my book report . it 's due tomorrow . nick : tomorrow ? okay , no problem . we can do this . uh , did you like the book ? faith : i 'm not sure . i 'm only halfway through . summer : yeah , you 've got this . jack : i have something new i want to run by you . could be big . ashley : sounds interesting . ravi 's gon na be here any second , though . jack : who ? ashley : ravi , the genius who built the jabotgo app . i hired him as our engineer . jack : and we 're meeting with him because ... ? ashley : oh , my god ! do you ever read the memos i send out ? our downloads are exceeding our expectations , which means our server is in danger of crashing . we need to scale up so we can stay ahead of demand . jack : okay , let 's do it . ashley : okay , we 're gon na have to hire some more people maybe . jack : the money 's there . ashley : not really a money issue , per se . more of like a space issue . and i know phyllis ' office is kind of small , but it might come in handy . jack : sure . why not ? ashley : what are you saying ? she 's leaving ? jack : something tells me she wo n't be around much longer . ashley : okay , i need details . jack : i made it very clear to her that things are done between us forever , for good . ashley : do you think she actually believed you this time ? jack : we 've got a lot of work to do . suppose we focus on where we want to go instead of where we 've been . michael : hey , you . [ sighs ] that 's not good . what 's wrong ? phyllis : [ voice breaking ] there 's nothing wrong i have n't caused . michael : [ sighing ] oh , goodness . you 've been here before . down , depressed . but you always rally . unless something 's changed ? phyllis : you said i could do this . you said i could win jack back . but you also said i needed to be realistic . [ chuckles tearfully ] this is reality . michael , it 's ... [ sniffles ] we 're done . we 're over . michael : come here . phyllis : [ sighs ] nick : a little brain food while you finish your book . faith : i 'd rather have a christmas cookie . nick : well , i would rather you not wait until the last minute to do book reports . summer : hmm . yeah , he 's got you there . nick : so why do n't you take your snacks and your book , run upstairs , and finish it ? when you 're done , we 'll get after it , all right ? faith : okay . nick : and the brain food . there we go . summer : uh , so do you need help with anything ? you know , dishes ? nick : nope . got it under control . but i could use your help with something . summer : yeah ? nick : yeah . why do n't you give one of these a whirl ? summer : you made christmas cookies ? nick : oh , yeah . summer : [ chuckles ] nick : let 's see . let 's go with this one . i 'm particularly proud of that one . summer : all right , well , did anyone teach you to color in the lines ? nick : you know , faith said the same thing . summer : all right . nick : and ? summer : mm . so , so good . nick : mm . summer : mm . you know , i 'm just not so hungry right now , though . nick : okay , well , maybe later . summer : yeah . definitely . definitely later . um , are you sure you 're really okay , though ? i mean , i can help with anything -- cleaning up , babysitting , baking some really delicious christmas cookies . nick : yeah , um , no . i 'm good . seriously . i - i can handle this . besides , you have your own life , your own things to do . summer : yeah , work , school , a minimal social life , no fiancé because he turned out to be a criminal , and did i mention that i live with my mom ? nick : technically she lives with you . summer : is that supposed to cheer me up ? nick : did it work ? summer : no . nick : no . how 's she 's doing ? summer : um , she 's ... you know ... it 's hard . nick : what 's going on ? summer : i do n't know . she was in a weird mood earlier . i think something might have happened with jack . nick : no idea what ? summer : i do n't know . i mean , you know mom . she acts so tough , but whatever this is , i do n't know , i 'm pretty worried about her . phyllis : maybe that 's who i am . i am that woman . i just -- i profess my undying love , i make promises i ca n't keep , and i hurt men that are good . i do n't deserve jack . michael : [ scoffs ] [ chuckling ] the hell you do n't . i know you 're the best damn thing that 's ever happened to that man . phyllis : except the part when i slept with his brother . michael : you made a mistake . but love conquers all , right ? phyllis : mnh - mnh . not this . what i did was unforgivable . and i was so stupid to think there could be any other end result . when jack walked away , it just ... he kissed me , and ... that kiss was final . i could fight a divorce . i can do that , but ... that kiss was more final than words could ever be . chloe : if you keep on getting inspired , we 're gon na need to rent a truck to get all the goods to the studio . chelsea : can you blame me ? publicity like this ? i mean , gc buzz , their following is massive . it 's huge . chloe : perfect demographic . chelsea : i know . it is like the best brand exposure ever . it 's pretty great of hilary to get involved . she can pull off pretty much anything . sharon : except telling the truth . chelsea : sharon . sharon ? is this gon na be a problem ? sharon : nope . chelsea : okay , because if it is , you know , you do n't have to be involved . sharon : i will be the consummate professional . promise . chloe : sharon knows how important this is . we 're a team , a team that really needs to get to the studio . so , are we ready to slay , ladies ? fist bump . come on . all : boom ! chloe : let 's do it . hilary : and that is how it 's done . [ scoffs ] so you really think you can do that ? mariah : walking . wow . you put one foot in front of the other , stop , pout , turn , do it again . hilary : when was the last time that you walked in four - inch platforms ? mariah : you know , hilary , i 've been walking on my own now for years . this time i just have to do it in front of a camera in heels . it 's not that big of a deal . hilary : you need to put a stop to this , devon , because this is going to be a disaster . devon : no , it 's not , honey . i 'm sure mariah can handle it , all right ? and listen , if you want , you can just conduct the interview . you do n't have to model anything . hilary : host participation is the whole point . look at this . part one -- chelsea and chloe talk about the line . part two -- models model the line . then part three , the host models an outfit . devon : which i 'm sure she can handle . hilary : okay , then let 's see it right now . show me confident . show me polished . show me sexy . devon : honey , stop it . will you please stop undermining her ? this is your call . mariah : if the program says host participation , this host is going to participate . devon : that 's it . great attitude . hilary : yeah , yeah , you do that . but let me just give you a little , tiny bit of advice . confidence is 90 % of the game . so if you hesitate , if you 're self- conscious , or if you have a second of self - doubt , it will be a disaster . so i suggest that you just walk away now before you get laughed out of town , because we all know that 's exactly how it 's gon na go down . hilary : i have prepped for this show for a week . devon : [ sighs ] hilary : okay , i am ready to go right now . devon : except for the fact that i fired you . hilary : well , i do n't expect you to admit that you were wrong , but this time , you were wrong , devon . the segment , the show , it needs me , okay ? why do n't you just rethink everything , okay ? and then you can hire me back , you can put me on , and you can talk about what an amazing moment this will be for the show . mariah : translation -- you mean amazing moment for you . devon , i 've got this . i 'm not gon na let you down . i am actually looking forward to it . hilary : this is ridiculous . devon : you just said that 90 % of this job is confidence . and it looks like mariah has all she needs . mariah : hey . sharon : hi . devon : hey , sharon . sharon : uh , so chloe and chelsea are parking the car and they 're bringing up the rest of the stuff . devon : perfect . perfect . sharon : um , i thought you quit . mariah : i -- yeah . um , i 'll explain it later . are those the dresses for the segment ? sharon : yes . mariah : great , 'cause i 'm gon na be wearing one of them . i 'm hosting the show . sharon : which explains why hilary 's looking at you like that . mariah : is n't it great ? ashley : so you see that we 're at max capacity , which is fantastic . but can you also see how the pages are loading more slowly now and the sessions are timing out ? this keeps going on like this -- jack : our server could crash . ashley : yes ! he 's paying attention ! what 's really good , though , about us scaling now is that i have so many great ideas . i 'm gon na make the next version of this app even better . jack : okay , i 'm completely on board with whatever you decide . i do n't know the first thing about making a good makeup app better , so i 'm expecting you to take the lead in this meeting . ashley : i do n't know that much about it myself , jack , which is why i hired a pro . he 's the best . jack : okay , until he gets here , i want to talk about this new venture . it could be very -- ashley : i do n't think we 're gon na have enough time . ravi is a very , very prompt human being . [ knock on door ] ravi : hello . ashley : hey ! ravi : hope i 'm not late . ashley : no , you 're right on time . come on in . good to see you again . ravi : how are you ? ashley : ravi , this is my brother , jack abbott . he is the c.e.o . of jabot cosmetics . ravi : sorry . ashley : [ chuckles ] ravi : nice to meet you . jack : uh , likewise . listen , we are very impressed with this app you and ashley developed . we 're just hoping to make it a little better . ravi : the beauty of technology is that it can always be improved . although some things are perfect the way they are . jack : okay , well , why do n't we get started , then ? ashley : let 's . this is so exciting . guys , we are riding a wave . the mobile represents almost two out of three digital media minutes , and i want to make sure that jabotgo is a part of those minutes . hooking and holding on to millennial mobile adapters , i mean , that 's the key to building brand loyalty . and if we can do that , i find it so exciting . chelsea : so , you 're gon na be our host . congratulations . mariah : [ sighs ] chloe : should be interesting . mariah : why ? because you do n't think i can do it ? chloe : no , because i saw hilary giving you the stink eye . mariah : [ chuckles ] sharon : well , i am thrilled , not only because you deserve this but because of the way hilary spun dylan 's interview and trashed us . i 'm glad devon fired her . chloe : well , karma 's a bitch . mariah : and we have a live show to do . so , if you guys want to go over and meet our segment producer , you 're gon na love her . she 's great . chelsea : and you 're okay being one of our models ? mariah : absolutely . i 've got the pout down cold . chelsea : all right , let 's do this . i want to go meet the producer . we have a lot to do , not a lot of time . you 'll prep mariah ? sharon : mm - hmm . chelsea : great . sharon : all right , so this is your dress . mariah : okay . sharon : and it 's easy to make adjustments . mariah : perfect . well , at least one thing about this will be easy . sharon : and shoes -- very important . mariah : i know . these are great . sharon : um , you 're not wearing those , sweetie . you 're wearing these . mariah : oh . these . did i mention i have a fear of heights ? sharon : it 's okay to be a little afraid . mariah : a little afraid ? i am freaking terrified out of my mind . sharon : you 're gon na be great . mariah : you have to say that . you 're my mom . ravi : when i created the underlying architecture for this app , i planned for a facilitation of scaling so the main components are all in place . ashley : very clever . ravi : i had a strong feeling this would succeed in the marketplace . jack : so , how long will all this take ? ravi : well , it depends on what the metrics , cache database , and hosting topology show . jack : the hosting topology . right . ravi : once those parameters are clear , i promise the turnaround will be as quick as possible . and luckily we 're scaling at just the right time . after all , premature optimization is the root of all evil . sorry , it 's programmer humor . ashley : donald knuth . jack : wait , who ? ravi : you -- you know who knuth is ? ashley : only the godfather of computer science . ravi : i knew we were speaking the same language . ashley : hardly at your level . but i think with your genius and my ideas , we are gon na develop products that women are gon na want even more than they already do . jack : as long as it works . that 's all i care about . so what do you need to get started ? ravi ? ravi : sorry , um , what -- what was the question ? jack : you know what ? ashley is the point person on this . the two of you can work out the details together . ashley : thank you so much for coming on board . ravi : thank you . ashley : we 're so excited . ravi : thank you . it 's a really great opportunity . thank you . and -- and thank you , too . jack : no , thank you . ashley : we 'll see you later . ravi : sounds good . thank you . did i say that already ? i - i meant it , so ... thank you . ashley : sure . bye . he 's so smart ! he is so smart . we can count on him , you know . he comes in high -- jack : he certainly seems motivated . maybe a little too motivated . summer : it 's kind of weird , is n't it ? things really end with mom and jack and she 's alone , you 've lost sage , and no more luca . nick : which is a good thing . summer : i do n't know . it just kind of feels like we 're all ... adrift . nick : look , we have lost a lot . that is true . but we still have each other . and we have christian . i mean , if he is n't a sign that anything is possible , i do n't know what is . all i see is hope , summer , for all of us . summer : you know , i think that my mom could really use this pep talk . nick : is that what this visit was really about ? summer : i do n't know . you know , even when jack divorced her , she still thought that she could win him back , but whatever 's happened , if this is really the end for my mom and jack , i have no idea how she 's gon na deal with it . nick : well , i 'm not saying it 's gon na be easy , but i know your mom 's gon na get through it because her daughter has the biggest heart in the world . faith : i can hear you . nick : oh , well , i meant to say both of my daughters have the biggest hearts i 've ever seen . i mean , how lucky am i ? faith : very . nick : okay , i will go check in on your mom . summer : thank you . nick : can you wait around here till the sitter gets here ? summer : yeah , sure . um , is it okay if i make myself something to eat ? nick : uh , i thought you said you were n't hungry . i mean , what 's up ? faith : [ chuckles ] you tried dad 's cookies , did n't you ? summer : yep . nick : oh , that is hilarious . summer : [ laughs ] nick : making fun of my cookie making skills . now , i 'm gon na leave , but when i get back , that book is gon na be done , right ? faith : totally . nick : okay . hey , summer . summer : yeah ? nick : do n't worry too much about your mom , all right ? when she hits a wall , she always finds a way to climb over it . [ door closes ] phyllis : jack said that we need to find what makes each of us happy . i have no idea what that is . michael : you 've got some incredibly good - looking friends . that 's a start . phyllis : [ chuckles ] well , i know what makes you happy . lauren . michael : pure bliss . phyllis : [ chuckles ] michael : although she 's struggling a little at the moment . i have a feeling she 's not telling me everything that 's going on at work . but , you know , she 's got her chin up , and it 's all about onward and upward . i think a good christmas season and all will be well . phyllis : you know , i told her about an idea that i think might help . michael : yeah ? tell me . phyllis : just a bubble right now . i need to flesh it out some more . michael : no , no , no . no , give me a hint . i 'll spring for a muffin . phyllis : oh , all i 'm gon na say is that ... if it works , the two of you will have even more to celebrate when your next anniversary rolls around , okay ? michael : well , i like that . chelsea : let 's see . chloe : okay , these ? what do you think about these ? chelsea : yeah , i like it . chloe : okay . chelsea : i like it . what do you think ? mariah : well , you guys are the expert . i do n't know . chloe : and then i would go with this one . i do n't know . we 'll figure it out when we put the dress on . chelsea : perfect . yeah . absolutely . all right , let 's get you dressed and styled ! mariah : okay ! sharon : this is gon na be so fun ! chloe : [ chuckles ] sharon : what are you doing ? hilary : i was just admiring these shoes . they are gorgeous . sharon : they 're for mariah , the new host . hilary : i was hoping that we could be civil . sharon : after what you did to my husband , twisted his words ? hilary : they were still his words . that you are unstable ? fact . that he has troubles of his own ? fact . maybe i made them a little more interesting . but is it possible that maybe it 's closer to the truth than you want to admit ? sharon : what are you still doing here ? you were fired . hilary : well , my husband still owns this show , so i have a vested interest in its success ... or failure , whatever the case may be . sharon : hey . my daughter is beautiful , she 's smart , and she 's charming . she 's gon na make the gc buzz audience forget all about you . [ knock on door ] phyllis : uh , come in ! [ door thuds ] nick : geez . phyllis : what are you doing here ? nick : uh , so i guess this is where the magic is happening ? phyllis : yeah . one of the perks when you sleep with your husband 's brother . nick : yet here you are still fighting for what you want , although things may not have worked out the way you hoped . phyllis : you did n't just wander in here , did you ? nick : nope . i 'm on a mission . a pep talk mission . phyllis : oh , okay . summer ? nick : is n't our daughter the best ? phyllis : oh , she is . she is . and i am fine . nick : yeah , i can see that . phyllis : it 's my own damn fault , is n't it ? nick : [ sighs ] summer 's concerned that things are really over between you and jack . is that true ? phyllis : you know ... i would say it was over when i kissed billy , but , uh , you know , i do n't think i wanted to face it even after the divorce . nick : but you still love jack . phyllis : i do n't know if that really matters because he was very clear that there is no future with us . nick : well , then is this the best place for you ? i mean , you walk in here every day . it 's jack 's company . jack 's office is right down the hall . phyllis : way ahead of you . kevin : happy anniversary . michael : yes , here 's to many , many more . kevin : you are a lucky man . michael : and do n't i know it . maybe you 'll be celebrating some anniversaries of your own someday ? chloe ? moving in together ? good news ? kevin : maybe . even though i almost torpedoed things before they got off the ground . michael : [ sighs ] why am i not surprised ? and i say that with love . what happened ? kevin : well , i had this great idea to pack up some of her stuff , right ? let her know how excited i was that she and bella were moving in with me . michael : she did n't see it that way . kevin : no , she got a little bugged . she got a lot bugged . michael : women and their stuff . i 'm not quite sure if that was incredibly brave of you or incredibly stupid . kevin : so , not romantic ? why am i the only one who sees it that way ? michael : oh , romantic , in an `` invasion of privacy , `` stalker - y kind of way . kevin : well , maybe . still , the way she freaked out , it surprised me . michael : well , aside from having your way with chloe 's stuff , how 's everything else going on between you two ? kevin : great . you know , it 's kind of like it always was , and at the same time , different . i tell you , though , i open up that door knowing that chloe 's there and bella . it 's the best part of my day . michael : i 'm really happy for you , brother . kevin : thanks . i 'm happy for me , too . and here 's some more good news for chloe and for chelsea . chelsea 2.0 is going big and live on gc buzz today . it could be a game changer for them . ashley : ravi has a crush on me ? i do n't think so . jack : are you kidding me ? i know what i saw . from the moment he walked in the door , he did n't take his eyes off of you . ashley : really ? that 's so cute . he 's kind of young , though , is n't he ? jack : i do n't know . you tell me . ashley : [ laughs ] well , hoodies have never really been my style , jack . jack : well , we can use it to our advantage . ashley : [ gasps ] as a motivator ? jack : why not ? ashley : you are shameless . jack : no , i am purpose driven , and we have to keep jabotgo on the top of the heap . now , i want to talk to you about this new venture . fenmore 's . ashley : what ? a strategic partnership ? that sounds intriguing . jack : a partnership is a minefield waiting to happen . i 'm talking about a takeover . phyllis : i 'm just throwing ideas against the wall . i want to see what sticks . you have the best business instincts , all right ? i want your input . nick : so you want to expand fenmore 's web presence . phyllis : correct . they have a very good basic online foundation , but there 's so much more they can do . nick : yeah , i mean , fenmore 's is an institution . phyllis : right . which is very good , very good . but it also could be bad if they are seen as a dinosaur . nick : ooh , i would n't say that to lauren if i was you . phyllis : well , what they did is they took what was working in the stores and they just transposed it to a website . nick : yeah , but the problem is consumers do n't shop the way they used to . phyllis : exactly . it 's all about branding and awareness these days . now , if i can create and optimize a digital omni - channel platform for fenmore 's , then not only is it gon na improve business , but i 'm gon na drive traffic back to the stores . it 's gon na be transformative ! nick : really like what i 'm seeing . phyllis : yeah ! i mean , the ideas are solid , right ? nick : yeah . what i like more is your enthusiasm . phyllis : [ chuckles ] if i can pull this off . nick : you can do it . i mean , your work at newman , at restless style , you were a webmaster before anyone even knew what that word meant . phyllis : [ laughs ] nick : you 're gon na rock this , and lauren is gon na be thrilled . phyllis : oh , and just maybe it might work out for me , too , you know ? kind of counting on it . might be my ticket out of this shoebox . nick : well , i think it 's gon na be great for you , so -- [ object clatters ] nick : oh . phyllis : oh ! [ laughs ] nick : i 'm so sorry . phyllis : that was my little gift that summer gave me . no , it was an office- warming present . it was for luck . nick : yeah , well , it looks to me like you 're making your own . michael : oh , hey , beautiful girl . summer : hey . michael : mwah . ooh , ooh , ooh . i just saw your mother earlier . summer : yeah ? how 'd she seem to you ? michael : oh , there 's been some rough patches , but ... well , she has you . that 's a good start . summer : thanks . michael : see you . summer : hey . kevin : hi . summer : so , i hear you have a new roommate . kevin : two of them , actually . and the -- the shorter one 's even cuter than her mom , if that 's possible . summer : well , that 's great news . how is mariah taking it ? kevin : she 's cool . summer : really ? okay , 'cause it 's not like i ever imagined you two as an actual couple or anything , but you are living with the woman who hit mariah over the head with a bottle . kevin : yes , but the important thing to remember is that mariah and i are great friends and nothing is gon na change that . and speaking of my new roommate , she 's about to be on live tv . chelsea : hi . mariah : hi . chelsea : you look fantastic . mariah : thanks . yeah , my own hair and makeup team . i could get used to that . sharon : selfie ! mariah : [ laughs ] sharon : got it . chloe : okay , so you need to finish getting ready ? mariah : yes . yeah . chelsea : okay . sharon : we got to get your shoes on . mariah : do i have to ? sharon : we practiced this . mariah : yeah , a little . sharon : just remember , heel to toe , one foot in front of the other , let your hips swing a little , lean back , and have a good time . mariah : yeah , right . got it . have a good time . devon : all right , everyone , we go live in five minutes ! chelsea : okay . chloe : you guys look great . yeah . it 's gon na be awesome . oh , relax . it 's water . jack : fenmore 's has had a tough year . lauren 's trying to put a good face on it , but all the signs are there . they 're underperforming , they have debt load issues . they 're weak . ashley : have you spoken to anybody else about this plan of yours ? jack : well , i did a little out - loud thinking in front of phyllis . ashley : oh , that 's just great . jack : wait , i covered . and besides , i do n't think she 's gon na be around for much longer . ashley : thank god . i mean , honestly , it 's gone on for far too long . jack : are you with me or not ? ashley : lauren 's our friend . you know that ? jack : getting fenmore 's would be such a coup . think about it . an established , respected chain under the jabot umbrella . ashley : it has definitely a huge upside . jack : i 'm gon na take a look at the numbers . if they 're what i think they are , if we do n't do it , someone else will . fenmore 's is ripe for the taking . without much risk to our bottom line , we could have that company , but we have to move and move fast . [ music plays loudly ] faith : [ chuckles ] [ christian crying ] [ door opens ] nick : what is going on ? faith : what ? nick : how long has christian been crying ? faith : i do n't know , but the sitter 's with him . [ music shuts off ] nick : amy , it helps if you , like , bounce him , you know , while you 're walking around ! well , i hope this means that you finished that book . faith : almost . i was waiting for you . nick : all right , i 'm gon na go upstairs and check on christian . when i get back , we 're gon na talk about this . faith : but , dad , gc buzz is about to start ! chelsea 's gon na do a fashion show ! we have to watch ! nick : read . mariah : hello , genoa city , and welcome . i 'm your host , mariah copeland , and we have a wonderful show for you today , because we are here with the geniuses behind chelsea 2.0 , chelsea newman and chloe mitchell . hi , you guys , and thank you so much for being here . chelsea : thank you for having us . chloe : yes , thank you so much . mariah : so , what do you guys have for us today ? chloe : so , these are pieces from our 2017 spring collection , and we are really excited to show them . mariah : now , chelsea , i 'm so curious . where do you get your inspiration from ? chelsea : for this collection , it really was just spring , everything spring encompasses . that includes , you know , new life , um ... uh , renewal , love , all of those things . you know , in spring the air becomes cleaner and crisper , and the colors become brighter . and , um , i do n't know , i 'd say that hope shines brighter in the spring , as well , so ... mariah : well , we could all use a little hope . i 'm sure our audience is so excited to go on this fashion journey with you , so without further ado , what have you got for us ? chelsea : all right , let 's do it . chloe : yeah , let 's bring them out . chelsea : our first model is kira . she is wearing a butterfly and crane print wrap dress with a cap sleeve . today we 've chosen to accessorize it with a tassel necklace , but really you can pair it with anything . it 's a great look for day , it 's a great look for night . kevin : mariah ? summer : why is she hosting ? mariah : thank you so much , kira . that was a beautiful dress . kevin : what happened to hilary ? chelsea : that really is one of our favorites . chloe : yeah , i think in the ... nick : [ hushed ] hey , i said no tv . faith : [ hushed ] but , dad ! nick : i do n't care if chelsea is on or not . faith : but , dad ! nick : give me the remote . this is going off now . faith : but , dad , look ! mariah 's hosting ! she 's a star ! go , mariah ! [ christian cries ] nick : [ sighs ] chelsea : ... throw it in your suitcase . when you get to your destination , shake it out and wear it . mariah : a dress that does n't need ironing . i am sold . [ chuckles ] now , chloe , are there any trends that our audience should be looking out for ? chloe : yes , people should be looking out for bright colors and bold prints . anything bohemian to victorian to military with some fun ' 80s shoulders thrown in it . chelsea : which brings us to our next model . lacey is not only pretty in pink . she is pretty in coral . this look is very strong but very romantic . it is our ruffle romper . as you can see , there is a ruffle trim on the sleeve and the bodice and the short cuff . i 'd like to say this look is not only flirty but it 's fun and sexy and perfect for a night on the town . chloe : thank you , lacey . mariah : you know , i have to be honest , chelsea . pink is not my favorite color , but i can get on board with this . it 's beautiful . chelsea : good , well , i 'm glad . and we 've also saved the best for last . we have the perfect model to show our next look . mariah ? mariah : you know , guys , i have been practicing , and i think i 've got this . chelsea : you are gon na be great . mariah is wearing one of our more bohemian looks . it 's my favorite look from the collection , actually . and it has a beautiful slit , it 's very sexy , um , a low v - neck , so i hope you guys like it . sharon : [ gasps ] faith : [ gasps ] [ next_on ] lily : no more work . it 's time for your treatment . chloe : hold on , hold on . sharon : but she could be hurt . chloe : no , they 're still rolling . let 's see what she does . hilary : if you admit that you were wrong , just maybe i 'll come back . | phyllis talks to michael and nick about the fact that she has finally accepted that her relationship with jack has ended . phyllis tells michael that she has an idea that could help increase fenmore 's sales ; and once she has it ready , she will tell lauren more about it . nick thinks that phyllis is on the right track with her ideas about how to expand fenmore 's web presence . she also tells nick that she hopes to get a job at fenmore 's once she shows her ideas to lauren . nick has a bit more then he can handle with faith and christian living at home although he wo n't admit that he is overwhelmed and tells summer he has everything under control . ashley hires robbie , the computer programmer who helped her develop the jabotgo app . his new job is to make sure that the jabot website can handle the increased traffic without crashing . jack tells ashley to take advantage of the fact that robbie has a crush on her to keep him motivated to do his job quickly . phyllis overhears jack telling ashley that he wants to take over fenmore 's . the ladies of chelsea 2.0 have their big fashion show on gc buzz , and everything is going well until mariah falls on her face while modeling her dress , because hilary cut the heel of her shoe . mariah sees a blurry image of hilary standing over her before she passes out . |
dina : where 's jack ? jack : i 'm here , mother . everything all right ? what is it ? dina : well , i was just waiting for all the sniping to begin , you know , your daily battle . who 's running jabot today ? ashley : no , we 've settled it . came to agreement . jack : a compromise . dina : oh ? jack : yes . ashley 's doing what she loves , working in the lab ... ashley : ... and jack is gon na resume his position as c.e.o . full - time . dina : and i 'm not consulted on the matter ? well , i see where i stand . ashley : what ? jack : wait , where are you going ? dina : to pack my bags and take the next flight to paris before i 'm compromised out of this into some home for the bewildered . sharon : if i hurry , i think i can go over my notes one more time before -- [ gasps ] oh , wait ! where is my head ? honey , uh , i 'm not gon na be able to take you to school today . my final is scheduled for -- scott : i can take her . faith : i do n't want you to . sharon : why not ? faith : because ... he drives too fast . scott : i can slow down . at least two miles below the speed limit . faith : you say that now . mariah : hey , kiddo , um , it 's fine . i 'll take her , okay ? faith : oh , awesome . bye , mom . sharon : bye . faith : let 's go ! scott : have a good one , faith . [ door closes ] victor : you know they 're bluffing . michael : i do n't think so . not this time . [ knocking on door ] victor : come in . victoria : hi . michael : hey . victoria : uh , it 's -- are you here about the audit ? i 'm sorry . michael : i am encouraging your father to take preemptive action , and he is resisting me . victor : it 's ludicrous . victoria : well , if our attorney is advising that we ... victor : sweetheart , they want us to go through every byte of information that we have . michael : we have to sort through these anomalies the authorities found . victor : allegedly found . if they had anything of substance , their top auditors would be here trying to sniff out any incriminating evidence . you know that . victoria : what makes you think they 're gon na take legal action ? michael : they refused to speak . in my experience , the more tight - lipped the authorities are , the more certain you can be they have a case . victor : well , then you find out what they know , and then we 'll fight them . michael : all right . i 'll do my best . victor : good . victor : so , you 've got those projections with you ? victoria : right here . victor : decrease the line item five by 20 % , and then we 're good to go , okay ? anything else ? victoria : daddy , last year was rough for us . victor : i know . i thought we 've gotten past that . victoria : me , too . i thought i made it clear to you that you can trust me and that i 'm fully on your side . victor : i know that . victoria : all right . now that michael 's gone , would you please be honest with me ? how much trouble are we in ? scott : attribution . sharon : a process used to explain ours or another 's behavior . scott : okay . now , this is a real tricky one . what are the possible ways that you can tick off a tweenage girl without even realizing it ? sharon : is that a test question ? scott : i 'm just trying to up my grade as live - in boyfriend . according to faith , i 'm failing . she wo n't even get in a car with me . sharon : well , maybe that has nothing to do with you . scott : well , who else ? sharon : maybe she did n't want to have to answer a bunch of questions to her friends that they saw you with her at the drop - off . scott : nah , faith seems to confident for that . to what else could i attribute her behavior ? sharon : i like what you did there . scott : yeah ? sharon : i do n't know , jealousy ? scott : of me being with you ? sharon : well , she has to share her mom 's attention . scott : okay , so , tell me . what do i do to fix it ? i mean , do i have to move out ? sharon : do n't you dare . no . just -- do n't worry , okay ? she had the same issue when nick moved in with chelsea . scott : okay , all right , oh wise psychology major . [ chuckles ] tell me what i do . i mean , i 'm serious . i have n't dealt with a girl like faith since i was her age . i just want your kid to like me . sharon : i know . be yourself . and in no time , she 's gon na be crazy about you just as her mom is . scott : can i give you a ride to school ? sharon : [ scoffs ] the way you drive ? forget it . scott : oh , come in . i -- you saw me parallel park today . i did a good job ! it was one time ! one take ! i backed in , and right there , i settled right in , one time . ashley : jack and i are not going to bring a caregiver in here to take care of you , mother . jack : we are committed to that . we are not going to change our minds . dina : well , i am relieved to hear that . but i still have my doubts about the actual arrangements . ashley : we have no plans to bring a caregiver in here . dina : why do you keep repeating yourself ? i 'm the one who 's supposed to have memory problems . jack : no , mother , you just said you still have doubts . dina : about you . how in the world are you gon na run jabot from here ? jack : well , that 's easy . dina : easy ? jack : telecommuting is the wave of the future . dina : oh . [ chuckles ] not for c.e.o.s , dear . there 's bond to be issues . ashley : and , um , we will do our best to work around them . such as , today , i had scheduled some meetings with suppliers , and since , jack , you 're gon na be here , i will take care of them . jack : actually , uh , you wo n't need to do that . i will take those meetings . ashley : from home ? jack : yes . ashley : one of them is over lunch , jack . jack : no problem . i will handle it . would n't you rather be doing research anyway ? ashley : of course i would . there is somebody i could meet about a rejuvenation cream . jack : well , there . there 's the person you should take to lunch . come on . go for it ! ashley : you sure ? jack : with mrs . martinez to run interference and video chat at my disposal , i am ready to handle any and all challenges . mother ? dina : hmm ? jack : mother , you do n't need to do that . ashley : the holidays are n't quite over yet . dina : if you say so . but i find it very odd that decorations are still up in february . ashley : what are you gon na do if something like that happens in the middle of a business meeting , or worse , a crisis that 's happening ? jack : i am perfectly capable of keeping her occupied while i work . ashley : uh - huh . jack : i got this . do n't worry about it . ashley : okay . good luck with that . victor : there . check your inbox . victoria : why ? what have you got for me ? more work ? victor : no , sweetheart . i opened my files to you . you can peruse them at your heart 's content . victoria : daddy , i do n't need you to do that . victor : you 're concerned i 'm holding something back , take a look . victoria : i believe you . look , do you know how long it 's taken for me to regain your trust ? victor : you have , my love . victoria : this has got to be making you crazy , though , not knowing what the investigators have uncovered . victor : let them look at it . i do n't care . the only thing they 'll find out is that my financial statement is on the up - and - up . victoria : taxes ? victor : pay every dime . victoria : annual in - house auditing ? victor : my books are looked at four time a year . victoria : okay , well , then maybe this is just the case of mistaken accounting . victor : oh , wait a minute . when they send people over here to look at my books , it is n't because there was a little accounting mistake . victoria : all right , so what 's the game plan ? we just lay low and brace for impact ? victor : you know me . i go on the attack . victoria : then what 's the plan of attack , dad ? victor : you know that the numbers for next quarter look very good . so you and i will go celebrate , have a lavish lunch . victoria : upstairs ? victor : no . we go to town . some beautiful place where we can be seen and envied . gloria : she 's hopeless ! `` temporary c.e.o. `` kevin : so you 've mentioned 20 , 30 times . gloria : yeah , because jack should have appointed me instead of ashley because i would have done a better job , hell , the janitor would have been more competent . kevin : what is keeping michael ? gloria : oh , he had to stop by victor 's office , you know . the `` great man `` snaps his fingers , and everybody 's got to come running . you know , there 's just no crossing victor newman . kevin : not unless you can get away with it . gloria : you know , sweetie , i 'm so glad you 're bringing little bella to visit more . i do . i wish that you would move back to genoa city . kevin : not gon na happen , mom . gloria : why not ? michael : i 'm sorry i 'm late . gloria : [ groans ] you should be . here i have to rush through breakfast , and now i 've got to get back to the office . michael : well , i 'll make it up to you . gloria : good . cash . lots of it . always work . you think i 'm kidding ? kevin : [ laughs ] michael : oy . kevin : really ? you could n't make it here on time . michael : i tried , it 's just been such a bear at work . kevin : oh , save it , mikey . you showed up late on purpose , and now you owe me , too . michael : i live here . i deal with our mother on a daily basis . kevin : okay , you get a pass . one time only . michael : actually , i would have preferred to be here . kevin : that bad ? michael : [ sighs ] i do n't know which is worse , being called on the carpet by victor , or dealing with gloria 's latest melodrama . kevin : fill me in on victor . michael : there 's a little thing called attorney - client privilege . kevin : by now , everybody knows the authorities are looking into victor 's finances . michael : well , i 'm trying to find out what they uncovered . kevin : ca n't be done . michael : why not ? kevin : you 'd have to consider every numerical transaction connected with every department , division , and subsidiary at newman . michael : oh , it 's gon na be a lot easier than that . kevin : oh ? michael : the anomaly is not with newman enterprises . it 's with one of victor 's personal bank accounts . kevin : huh . that 's not good . gloria : just in case . would n't want the lack of a box to slow down your departure from the office . ashley : [ laughs ] please do n't forget that i still outrank you , and i always will . gloria : oh , do n't i know it , and i am willing to serve , but things do go more smoothly when jack is behind that desk . ashley : you think so ? i guess you did n't get the memo . he 's not gon na be working from the office anymore . gloria : oh , that does n't make any sense . he is c.e.o . why would he work from any place but right here in the building , in his office ? ashley : because he 's gon na be working from the house -- gloria : do n't , do n't , do n't ! no . no . no . ashley : yes , so he continue to -- gloria : no , no , no ! please do n't say that . please do not say that , ashley . come on . just -- ashley : take care of our mother , gloria . gloria : no ! no . no . ashley : yeah , i mean , we have such a lovely house . i do n't understand -- why would you object to working there instead of here anyway ? gloria : because here i am not plagued by hypercritical dina underfoot all the time , criticizing my hair , criticizing the way i walk into a room . ashley : mm , well , you know what i say -- if you do n't like it , you can go find a job someplace else . gloria : oh , relax , ashley . ugh . i can adapt . especially if properly compensated . ashley : [ laughs ] you want a raise ? gloria : yeah . i do . i do . i want to be reimbursed for gas , time - and - a - half for overtime , and a car service . ashley : okay , well , you know what , you need to take that up with the c.e.o . , and you know where to find him . jack : our problem , sandra , is that your organic products are just too expensive . you get what you pay for , jack . jack : [ sighs ] okay . maybe we can help each other here . if i could commit to your supplying , say , 15 % of our annual need ... i might offer you a discount . jack : have i mentioned that you 're our favorite supplier ? dina : traci ! why did n't you tell me you were chatting with your sister ? tell me , darling , how did the meeting go with the publisher ? i 'm afraid i 'm not -- jack : sandra , excuse me -- dina : i have a great idea for a new book . jack : i 'm gon na put you on hold for just second , all right ? mother , i 'm in the middle of a very important negotiation . can you give me a few minutes ? dina : but i was n't finished chatting with traci . jack : that is n't traci . dina : now , what are you saying , that i do n't recognize my own daughter now ? jack : oh , no , no . of course not . dina : now , wait a minute . how selfish and insensitive that is . jack : you know what , here 's my problem . the business news is on right now , i 'm tied up with traci . maybe you could watch it for me and maybe report to me what you see ? dina : well , why do n't you tape it ? jack : no , i need your perspective , your insight . you 'd really be helping me . dina : oh , all right . tell traci i 'll chat with her later . jack : okay , will do . and , mother , be sure to watch the show all the way to the end . the last few minutes sometimes give the best tips . i am sorry , sandra . i -- sandra ? sandra , can you -- [ sighs ] michael : do you have your computer with you ? kevin : sure . what do you need ? michael : everything you can tell me about errors in electronic bank records . kevin : for the thing with victor ? michael : yeah . i have this idea -- kevin : hold on , mikey , that 's not how victor 's accounts work . michael : i had no idea you were so well - versed in the matter . kevin : i just mean victor 's wealth is so off the charts , his bank accounts would n't be set up like yours or mine . michael : are you sure that 's all it was ? kevin : yeah . yeah . blame it on my techie brain . you mentioned electronic bank records , and my mind went to programming mode , weighing the difference between corporate account security versus personal . a flashback to my pass key days . michael : you may be the solution we 're looking for . scott : is this your office now ? mariah : uh , yeah , when my least favorite co - host decides to use my actual office . what 's your excuse ? scott : oh , i 'm here for the coffee . i wanted to support sharon instead of giving it to the national chain . mariah : aww . you know , i will raise a cup to that . in fact , you inspired me to get a refill . scott : oh . how did faith 's ride to school go ? mariah : uneventful . and , no , she did n't complain about you . scott : well , that 's something , i guess . mariah : look , you really ca n't get too offended by all this . faith takes a while to warm up to people . it 's kind of how kids are . scott : well , that 's the thing . she and i were getting along great until , like , today . something happened . i do n't know . mariah : she 's almost a teenager . so get used to the mood swings . there will be more , trust me . scott : thanks . mariah : do you need something ? scott : since i got you here alone , there 's a topic of concern i wanted to ask you about . mariah : okay . scott : as this is my first christmas with sharon , and now that we 're living together , is there a special present she wants , something she 's got her eye on ? something that she 's , like , been dying to get ? mariah : besides a diamond ring ? scott : [ exhales sharply ] are you celebrating something ? victor : we are celebrating an extremely profitable quarter . ashley : oh ! well , i hope it eases the sting from your latest failure , victoria . she tried to poach ravi from jabot . victor : really ? victoria : oh , that 's okay . i mean , we 've hired someone with far more experience who 's not in love with you . ashley : well , i do n't want to keep you from your celebration . clearly , you 've earned it . victor : well , now , ashley , perhaps sometime in the distant future , you know , jabot 's success with equal newman 's . ashley : oh , i think it 's gon na happen much sooner rather than later , victor . in fact , come the new year , i intend to best newman 's cosmetics division . victor : well , now that you 're gon na be c.e.o . of jabot , maybe i should give you some tips . ashley : mm , you need to keep up . things have shifted . for the better . victor : really ? come on . tell us all about it . what has jack been up to now ? michael : i understand that mr . newman is pressing you to take action on this , but we can not move forward until i -- hold on , just a second . i am consulting with an expert in financial analysis right now , so i will call you back . yes . kevin : i 'm your expert in financial analysis ? michael : can you help me out on this ? kevin : are you seriously asking me to -- michael : i 'm not asking you to do anything illegal . kevin : yeah , you kind of are . michael : no , you would be simply entertaining an as - if scenario . kevin : by hacking into victor newman 's personal finances ? michael : look , it is my job to find out how and why the authorities are trying to come at my client . kevin : mikey , it 's too dangerous . michael : look , all of this information will be given to victor sooner or later , so where 's the harm ? kevin : outside of me going to prison ? michael : no , that 's not gon na happen . kevin : that is exactly what will happen if i 'm caught snooping through those records . michael : my client 's records ? kevin : which became government property the minute any of that information was put into a tax return , so thank you , but i 'd rather not go to prison until bella 's in grad school . [ sighs ] you know what that would do to me , being stuck in a claustrophobic jail cell ? you would lose your license . again . michael : okay . kevin : okay , what ? michael : i admit that all of your points are ... kevin : valid ? michael : i may have gotten a little carried away . kevin : a little ? michael : but i was brought back to my senses by your genius reality check . kevin : you 're welcome . michael : i ca n't believe i even let myself go there . kevin : well , victor newman twirling his mustache can have that effect on people . michael : no , no , i should never have put you on the spot like that , i -- kevin : what are little brothers for ? michael : forget i asked . kevin : i wish i could . scott : got coffee . now i need specifics . has sharon hinted about a ring ? mariah : no . scott : is she expecting one ? mariah : i mean , she has n't come right out and said it . scott : it 's just a feeling you get . mariah : let me put it this way . if you wrapped up a diamond in sparkly paper , got down on one knee , i do n't think sharon would exactly turn it down . scott : wow . yeah . i was thinking earrings or a bracelet or ... but an engagement ? i ... is n't that kind of soon ? mariah : oh , by my calendar , absolutely . but by sharon 's ... do n't get me wrong . i am no way pushing this . scott : you 're advising . mariah : not even . i mean , i 'm the last person to give advice on marriages or relationships . or even second dates . scott : what 's your take on happily - ever - afters ? mariah : mm . not so much . scott : yeah , i was n't a big believer , either . when i tote my life around in a carry - on and wake up and not even know what language to speak , it never really feels permanent , you know ? mariah : yet , here you are , signing up for carpools and leftovers . scott : yeah . major change , right ? mariah : why make it now ? scott : you know , there 's only so many times you can stare down the barrel of a gun and not start to rethink your life . mariah : well , i hope that my mom is more to you than just flipping a switch . scott : she is . sharon is what i never saw coming . you know , even after everything i 've survived , i 'm inspired by her bravery . her battles have n't hardened her , and , yes , she 's taken strengths from her victories , but she 's come out on the other side with empathy and compassion and this amazing generous heart . your , uh , eyes are starting to glass over . mariah : [ laughs ] no . i just -- i have n't heard anyone talk like that outside of novels or movies . scott : you know , i 'm not trying to say that sharon and i are the stuff that dreams are made of -- yet . i mean , there are obstacles , and everyone gets that , right ? but i 'm ready for them . mariah : are you ready to go diamond shopping ? scott : not today . mariah : [ laughs ] scott : but maybe someday soon i 'll call upon you to help me pick out the perfect rock . gloria : and i shifted the meetings that ashley had scheduled for tomorrow , and you will see where i booked the new video chats . jack : yeah , everything seems to be in order . gloria : so , onto the e - mails . you know , i am so pleased that you decided to come back as c.e.o . jabot will surely thrive under your leadership . jack : yeah , that was the plan . gloria : so , what 's bothering you , boss ? jack : i just thought this would be a smooth transition , until i had very important video conference interrupted unceremoniously by my very confused mother . gloria : mm , i can imagine . jack , if there is anything i can do -- dina : you ! jack : mother . mother . do not call the alarm company . dina : am i to be subjected to this [ laughs ] tacky gold - digger in my home on a daily basis ? gloria : as if i would waste my time being in the presence -- never mind . how you doing , dina ? dina : why did you stop ? gloria : i was being considerate of your condition . dina : jack , how could you tell this woman about my health concerns ? jack : mother , mother , she is my assistant . i am working from home now , and she has to know what 's going on . dina : i will not be pitied . jack : no , no . no one is doing that . dina : and do n't think i ca n't defend myself in a verbal cat fight . gloria : mm , be careful what you wish for . jack : gloria ... dina : oh , come on , you think you can best me ? [ laughs ] just try me , sister . gloria : need the job . need the job . i need the job . dina : give her permission , jack . listen , you -- call a bitch a bitch . gloria : you want it , you got it . dina : [ giggles ] gloria : suck it up and back off because i ai n't going anywhere , you self- righteous stuck - up old bitch ! dina : [ laughs ] now we 're talking . jack : [ sighs ] will continue . mariah : [ exhales sharply ] faith : is he here ? mariah : okay . spill . what 's the deal with this scott thing ? faith : nothing . mariah : oh , yeah ? really ? faith : i should probably get started on my homework . mariah : unh - unh ! stop . turn around . i 'm calling bogus on this whole scott deal . and if you ever want me to tell any sisterly secrets again ... faith : ca n't i just not like him ? mariah : well , he had to have done something to set you off . faith : why ? you 're mad at people all the time . mariah : [ scoffs ] okay . fair , but usually i have a reason , like some people are annoying . faith ... look , sometimes it 's easier to be mad than it is to be fair . like , if someone you like does something that 's a little bit wonky , it might seem like it 's easier to just write them off , like that one wrong thing is an example of who they are instead of just ... faith : one wrong thing . mariah : yeah . is that what happened with scott ? [ door opens ] faith : well ... scott : whew ! oh , great , you 're home . mariah : hey ! uh , what is all that ? scott : a surprise for sharon . she 's wiped from working and studying . i figured , uh , we could cook for her tonight . what do you say ? faith : i 've got homework . mariah : okay , but you 'll help after homework ? faith : yeah . mariah : baby steps . scott : yeah . mariah : all right , what do we got there ? scott : a whole bunch of stuff . mariah : nice . scott : here , take one of these . thank you . mariah : what are we cooking ? victor : so jack is running jabot again ? ashley : mm - hmm . from home . victor : huh . victoria : how innovative . victor : yeah . how are things with dina ? ashley : you know , some days are better than others , but she 's not going anywhere yet . victor : must be hard on you . ashley : mnh - mnh . we 're pulling together as a family to keep her safe and happy . still have lots of energy to battle brash & sassy with everything we 've got . victoria : i welcome the challenge . victor : so , what you 're saying is you 're carrying your own load as well as jack 's . ashley : well , no . i mean , jack is -- victor : he 's grandstanding . he wants to prove to the world that he can do it all . ashley : i would prefer not to speak about my brother . i 'm sure you understand why . victor : i know you 've been very , very kind to your brother , although he often did n't deserve it . just remember that jack is foremost about himself . ashley : [ laughs ] and you are foremost about yourself . victoria : that 's not true . victor : it 's all right , darling . the difference is , i did n't inherit my company . i built it . i own my power . ashley : and you do n't think jack does ? victor : jack is pretending . he has so many insecurities . he wo n't be able to keep his ego in check . ashley : well , i do n't think this is about jack 's ego at all . i think he 's just stepping up and being there for our mother . victor : piece of advice -- your brother , as always , is taking on too much . jack : oh , where has this day gone ? gloria : yeah , look at all we 've accomplished . listen , i 'll go back to the office , finalize the schedule for the rest of the week , give you a call at the end of the day before i leave . dina : well , in my day , a secretary could do what little you 've accomplished in half the time while filing her nails . [ chuckles ] gloria : impressive , while you were fluffing your skirts and powdering your wig , back in the day . jack : ladies , must we do this again ? dina : oh , i 'm done here . tell the help they 're done for the day . jack : gloria . gloria : [ groans ] jack : thank you . thank you . and i 'm sorry . gloria : mm - hmm . oh , i get it , jack . do n't worry . do n't worry . in fact , i wish you luck for the rest of your day . dina : [ sighs ] i could n't wait till she was gone . now , would you like to hear the report from business news ? jack : uh , yeah . i -- i would . dina : okay . jack : have a seat . do tell me what you learned . dina : well , first of all , victor looked dashing in the segment on the newman success . jack : there had to be more than just newman 's glowing numbers for the show . dina : oh , well , katherine must be over the moon with the coup she pulled for chancellor . jack : are you sure about that ? chancellor has been stagnant for months now . dina : oh , well , no , on the contrary . they just acquired a new skincare manufacturer . did you find it ? jack : yeah . chancellor could make a fortune with this . dina : oh , without a doubt . now , if only jabot were in such good shape . jack : jabot is holding its own . dina : well , are you satisfied with that ? jack : you know , businesses ebb and flow , mother . ashley 's made a few unfortunate choices , and i 've had a lot on my plate . dina : stop making excuses , son . john had a lot to contend with , and under his management , jabot rose to the top . he always said you were a disappointment . jack : i 'm sure dad never said those words . dina : stop questioning me . he certainly did . you let the man down your entire life . scott : oh , looking good ! i 'm thinking if i take these flowers and i put them in a vase , it 'll make the perfect centerpiece . what do you think ? faith : why are you doing this all of a sudden ? you know , making dinner and buying flowers for my mom . scott : it 's not so sudden , you know , sharon finished her finals , and that 's a big deal . mariah : and this is scott being considerate . is n't that nice ? faith : yeah . nice . [ car approaching ] mariah : oh ! i think that 's sharon . scott : okay , everybody get ready , okay ? mariah : okay . come on . scott : come on . okay . scott : surprise ! mariah : surprise ! sharon : oh , my goodness ! wow ! i hope you all know that today 's not really my birthday . mariah : [ chuckles ] scott : well , we 're proud of you . i think that warrants a celebration . sharon : oh , how sweet of you , and -- oh ! something smells delicious . scott : well , i hope it tastes the same . sharon : you did all this ? scott : it was a group effort . mariah kept me from destroying the kitchen , and faith -- look at this spectacular table she set . mariah : but it was all scott 's idea . scott : oh . sharon : mm , well , i 'll thank you more thoroughly later . scott : [ laughs ] sharon : but right now , i 'm starving , and i want to see what you cooked . ashley : the renovations to the lab are going well . and that meeting i took today could not have gone better . how was your first day working from home ? jack : have you seen today 's business headlines ? newman is headed toward its best quarter in years , same thing with chancellor . ashley : mm , so i see . jack : and yet we are lagging behind . you did n't see this coming ? ashley : excuse me ? i barely had time to warm the c.e.o . chair . jack : still , we are stuck in the middle . you 're okay with that ? ashley : where 's this coming from , anyway ? i mean , our profits are gaining . jack : at a snail 's pace ! the momentum we had when i brought in fenmore 's ... ashley : i created the jabotgo app , jack . jack : the point is , it is old news . now the competition is gaining ground on us . ashley : that 's not true . we 're on very solid ground . jack : solid does not get us a feature in the business news . ashley : oh ! is that what this is all about ? you did n't get your picture in the paper ? jack : [ groans ] ashley : does it really matter that much ? jack : does it -- for you to ask that , it makes it very clear to me why jabot is still stuck in neutral . ashley : okay , you know what , these kind of headlines are mostly hype , you should know that . jack : yeah , easy for you to say . it is n't your reputation , your name on the line . ashley : is your ego really that fragile , jack ? you really need to have that kind of attention and praise and publicity ? jack : what i need from you is innovation and determination so that we can take what dad gave us and i can build on it , making jabot number one . that 's all that counts . i am not going to let dad 's legacy wither away and die . kevin : it 's me . it 's starting to unravel . no , no , i ca n't stop it . it wo n't be long before the truth comes out and victor discovers what you did . [ sighs ] victor : hi , sweetheart . victoria : i 'm wrapping things up . are you gon na be here much longer ? victor : no , i am finished . we can go . [ telephone rings ] yeah ? [ sighs ] send him in . [ door opens ] michael : [ sighs ] i 'm glad i caught you . the authorities are sending an official over to meet with you personally about the audit anomalies . victor : tell them to set up an appointment . michael : no , they 're treating this with the highest level of urgency . victor : michael , i do n't care what they 're treating it with . make an appointment . michael : this guy is on his way to newman tower as we speak , like now . victor : well , you tell him i 'm not here . you deal with those number - crunchers , all right ? victoria : my dad 's right . this is just a power play . tell them that dad left for the day and he can schedule -- michael : let me make myself clear . yours and victor 's attendance is mandatory tonight . victor : why ? victoria : what ? what would they want from me ? scott : all right , now you can relax . sharon : wait a minute . why do n't you just let me go clean up the kitchen and then i can relax ? scott : not allowed . dishwashing is part of the package . look , kick back , relax . your semester break has officially begun . sharon : mm . you know what , you stay . the dishes can wait . scott : if you 're about to have your way with me , maybe we should , uh , move this upstairs . sharon : mm , first ... i want to tell you something . scott : what is it ? sharon : do you remember the night that you and abby went missing ? scott : can we pleas not wreck this great evening with talking about abby ? sharon : it has nothing to do with her . i was thinking about our phone call from that night , after you sped off from the top of the tower . do you remember any of that ? scott : just that it was tense and quick and , you know , we got cut off . sharon : i said more than just `` be safe and come back to me . `` scott : whatever you said , it 's -- sharon : you know , i just said something in the heat of a scary moment . scott : you regretting what you said ? sharon : not what . when . see , this is how it should be . you and me . here . after a perfect night . scott , i love you . and this is not the first time i 've said those words to you , but tonight i mean them even more . scott : i love you , too . ashley : is that supposed to be an olive branch ? jack : i am not taking back what i said . ashley : [ sighs ] jack : you ca n't just walk away from this conversation ! ashley : i 'm not gon na stand here and let you accuse me of somehow destroying the company that john abbott built . jack : that is not what i said , ash . ashley : it 's exactly what you said . jack : okay , what i meant to say is we ca n't let things slide . ashley : oh , so now i 'm letting things slide ? jack : no blame , no fault . it is happening . i meant what i said . we need to preserve this legacy for our kids , the same kind of legacy dad left for us . ashley : i agree . jack : then why are we arguing about this ? ashley : i 'm not arguing ! i 'm just encouraging you ! please , take a breath ! jack : no . we ca n't back off now . ashley : jack ! we could have the kind of success that you envision , but it 's not gon na happen in one day , it 's not gon na happen with one conversation . we 're working together here . we will continue to work together for many years to come . jack : yeah , i 'm sure mother thought that , too . ashley : [ sighs ] jack : ash , we do n't know how much time we have . i need to leave my mark . i need to do it now . victoria : you know , it 's all a game to these guys , alluding to anomalies . scheduling after - hours pop - in meetings , it 's scare tactics , it 's just posturing . victor : well , they 'll soon realize that i can not and will not be intimidated . victoria : all right , well , we need to present a strong united front . although , we should tread very carefully . victor : i will tread carefully for another four minutes . if he does n't show up , he 'll talk to an empty room . [ intercom buzzes ] yeah ? send him in . victoria : j.t . ? j.t . : hello , victor . hi , victoria . [ next_on ] billy : i have enough money for both of us , so you could quit , like today . hilary : city council just announced the winning bid for the park 's redevelopment . lily : scott grainger ? abby : we had sex . lily : [ coughs ] | jack 's first day running jabot from home did n't go well because dina interrupted his meeting and mistook the woman he was talking to for traci . scott was thrown when faith was cold toward him . mariah and sharon urged him not to take it personally . mariah told scott that sharon would accept if he proposed to her . scott thought it was too soon for that , but he thought there was a chance it would happen someday . mariah asked faith why she was mad at scott . scott returned before faith had a chance to respond . mariah encouraged faith to give scott another chance . scott surprised sharon with a homemade meal to celebrate her finishing her college finals . sharon and scott said they loved each other , and faith saw them kissing . michael tried to convince victor to take the audit seriously . victor was n't concerned because he thought the investigation was a bluff . victor offered to show victoria his private files to prove that his finances were in order . victoria assured victor that she believed him . kevin had breakfast with gloria and michael . michael asked kevin to hack into victor 's files to see what the government had on him , but kevin refused . a panicked kevin warned a mystery person that it would n't be long before victor found out what he or she did . |
[ previously_on ] fen : i want you to meet my friends . i 've been telling them all about you , but , uh , words are not enough to describe you . lola : sometimes words just are n't enough . you have to show how you feel . reed : i 'm gon na do things right this time . maybe one day i can come back and show you i 'm not a complete loser . i 'm gon na miss you , though . mattie : i 'm gon na miss you , too . victoria : what are you doing home ? i thought finals were next week . rey : victor newman is now the prime suspect in the murder of j.t . hellstrom . reed : nothing 's more important to me than finding out who killed my dad and making them pay . cane : there comes a time when you have to stop living your life for hilary and you have to start living it for yourself . devon : so , lily took her away from me , and you 're trying to erase her from my memory . cane : i come in peace . devon : nobody 's looking for a fight . come inside . cane : well ... i just wanted to say , uh ... i 'm sorry about the way things went down the other day . it was n't right , okay ? devon : there was a lot going on . cane : shauna leaving 's a loss for everyone , especially for you , and , uh , i could have been more understanding . devon : well , i understand you were looking after shauna and your son . how is charlie doing ? cane : a little heartbroken , but he 's hanging in there . he 's okay . devon : it can be difficult sometimes to , uh , be sensitive to others when you 're wrapped up in your own thing . cane : are we talking about me here , or are we talking about you ? devon : probably talking about both of us . cane : all right . devon : listen , i hate to rush you out of here , but i got a ton of work i got to get done this morning . cane : yeah . yeah . i 'm sure without neil here , you 've got a lot of extra stuff landing in your lap , right ? devon : oh , no , it 's not like that . i , uh -- i probably talk to neil more since he 's moved up north than when he was actually here . cane : well , you know neil . he 's a worrier . he just wants to make sure he 's there for both you and lily . devon : is that why you came to check on me ? billy : i got johnny and katie to school with no fighting and minimal spills . is -- is reed here , by chance ? victoria : he 's on teenager time , which means he 'll be up about noon . billy : oh , that sounds so good , right ? the good old days . late - night snacks , no job , waiting for a special someone to call you back . victoria : if she was n't calling you back , she probably had a reason . billy : that 's not very nice . but the reason i came back was because i was hoping that we could talk to reed ... together . victoria : about what ? billy : well , i -- reed : morning , guys . victoria : hey , honey ! where you going ? do n't you want to get some breakfast ? reed : no , i 'm fine . i 'll get something when i 'm out . see ya . billy : see ya . victoria : ohh . so , what did you want to talk to him about ? billy : we had a little conversation yesterday . it was the first time ... in -- in -- in a little while , and , um , i do n't know . he was ... [ sighs ] victoria : he was what ? billy : i do n't know how to describe it , exactly , but i think you might have a problem on your hands . kyle : hey , dad . having breakfast with an empty chair this morning ? jack : [ sighs ] apparently . kyle : oh . someone actually stood you up ? i was kidding . jack : it 's kerry . she 's not returning any of my texts . you know , there was a time people did n't hide behind these things . they 'd actually have to tell you to your face they were n't interested in you . kyle : sounds terrible . jack : [ scoffs ] kyle : maybe she got the time wrong or got caught up in the lab and lost track . jack : i know what it is to lose time at work . it happens to me occasionally when i get too absorbed . but ... i know how driven she is . i -- her talent and her drive are -- kyle : are the appeal . jack : yeah . but i do n't think that 's what this is . kyle : if she 's ghosting you , then she 's not as smart as we think she is . i got to get to work myself so i can leave early tonight . jack : oh , big plans ? kyle : lola . jack : taking her somewhere fabulous ? kyle : in the past , i would have been going to extremes to impress her , but ... she does n't care about any of that . she calls me out if i go too hip new york guy on her . jack : and what does a normal wisconsin guy do ? i mean , where does he take his date ? kyle : ice skating . jack : sounds like fun . kyle : i 'm kind of excited about it . jack : i 'm happy for you , son . kyle : thanks . and with the whole kerry thing , it 's probably just a misunderstanding , okay ? jack : yeah . kerry : hi . you 've reached kerry johnson . leave me a message . jack : hey ! it 's jack abbott . i 'm sitting at the genoa city athletic club at a lovely table for two , and there 's no one else here . um ... my waiter 's starting to feel sorry for me . lola : i 'm having a crap morning . glor : this is a cbs news special report . i 'm jeff glor at cbs news headquarters in new york . good afternoon . michael cohen , president trump 's former personal lawyer , has just been sentenced to three years in federal prison . he pleaded guilty to nine counts of tax evasion , lying to congress , and a financial institution , and perhaps most notably to , campaign finance violations related to hush money payments made to an adult film actress and `` playboy `` playmate during the 2016 campaign plsm cohen says that the president directed him . he was n't the president at the time . directed him to make those payments . in addressing the judge , cohen said , `` weakness was a blind loyalty to donald trump , `` and he felt it was his duty to cover up the president 's `` dirty deeds. `` tearing up , cohen apologized inside the courtroom saying , `` you deserve to know the truth . lying to you was unjust. `` paula reid is at the federal courthouse in manhattan . paula , this is video we 're log at of michael cohen walking into the courtroom earlier with his family . tell us about this sentence . reporter : well , cohen 's lawyers were hoping that their client would be spared any jail time . they tried the paint him as a good man mark who made mistakes when he represented mr . trump , but he 's since been reformed and cooperated with the government . but federal prosecutors believe he tried to undermine democracy for his own profit , and that were asking the judge for a substantial sentence . he faced anywhere from four the five years , so this three - year sentence , this is a victory for the justice department in this case . now , the special counsel says that cohen has cooperated with them , that he has been useful to them in their investigation into russian meddling in the 2016 campaign , but that was not enough to get him really any leniency here . at the end of the day , even though he has cooperated against the president of the united states , he really does n't have a lot to show for that cooperation with this sentence . glor : so paul lark explain this for us . cohen has said he fully flipped and has gone entirely the other way , but there 's not a long - term cooperation agreement in place , right ? that 's right . those are big discrepancies . cohen 's attorneys say he has fully cooperated . but federal prosecutors say he has not fully cooperated . they do not believe he has shared everything he knows about crimes that were committed . that 's why they did not seek leniency in this case . that 's part of why they were asking the judge for a substantial sentence , and here the judge laying out an explanation for this sentence . these are crimes that deserve a substantial punishment . just because you cooperated with the special counsel does n't mean you can be absolved or responsibility for these many crimes . glor : okay . so repeating breaking news at this hour , michael cohen has been sentenced to three years in prison in manhattan for his crimes . paula , explain to us then why michael cohen -- if you 're michael cohen 's legal team or if you 're michael cohen , why would n't you just go one way or the other completely and hope for a presidential pardon or fully cooperate long term ? reporter : well , let 's go back to august . that 's when cohen decided ... remember , this is a man who said he would take a bullet for the president . back in august he decided he would start cooperating with federal prosecutors . that 's the same time when it became clear that federal prosecutors had enough evidence to charge him from several times ranging from tax fraud , bank fraud , campaign finance violations . he says he agreed to cooperate in the interest of his country and his family , but this is the only way he was going to get his sentence reduced . there was always the chance of a presidential pardon , but he says both financially and for his family he did not want to fight this through a trial and possibly a conviction and wait for that pardon . again , he says he did not want to fully cooperate because of his family . he did n't want to enter into a long - term deal because of his family , but it 's not exactly clear if that has rally panned out . ultimately federal prosecutors say they believe he still has knowledge of potential crimes that he has not shared with them . glor : okay . paula reid , stand by . i want to go to weijia jiang at the white house right now . weijia -- . reporter : jeff , i lost you for one second . i can tell you we are anxiously waiting for reaction from president trump or the white house , and we 're certainly expecting something , because he has been so vocal in the days leading up to today , working to set the stage for what we saw unfold in that manhattan courtroom as simply a platform for michael cohen to continue lying to save himself and to get lesser time behind bars . he has worked to distance himself also from cohen and for the crimes that cohen will now serve time for , specifically when it comes to those hush money payments for the two women who are accusing the president of having affairs with them . on friday when the seventh district filed sentencing memos as guidance for what was going to happen today , the president said in the third person , totally clears the president , but , in fact , it did the opposite . it implicated him because prosecutors drew a direct line between cohen and then - candidate trump , saying that cohen acted in coordination and at the direction of individual one , which we now know , of course , is donald j. donald trump some what this means for president trump is very critical . even though he has tried to paint himself as a victim , and he called this a very simple transaction and said , even if this was a campaign finance violation , it 's not my fault , it 's because i had a bad lawyer , it 's because cohen did n't tell me , and i should not be -- i should not serve any time for this because i did n't do anything wrong . that 's something we 're closely watching for , because this again is such a close tie between the president and now what cohen is serving time for , jeff ? glor : weijia , thank you very much . once again , michael cohen just now given three years in prison . back the paula reid down at the courthouse . so paula reid , talk about the two different paths then , as well , because you 're talking about the southern district , prosecutors in the southern district of new york , but then also the special counsel . reporter : that 's right . there are two different cases . one is with federal prosecutors here in new york . he entered a plea deal with them back in august . but he surprised everyone a couple weeks ago when he entered another plea deal , agreeing to coop rate with the special counsel investigation into the 2016 campaign . both of those cases brought back different reviews in terms of his cooperation . the special counsel says he provided useful , credible information to them in their investigation , but the federal prosecutors say they do n't bereave he was fully cooperative . they think he 's still withholding some information , again about possible campaign finance violations . president trump came out and said , cohen was my lawyer . he should know campaign finance laws . president trump once again denied that the hush money paid to his mistresses was a campaign finance violation . he said that was a personal payment . the campaign finance stuff is being handled by the federal prosecutors in new york separate and apart from the special counsel investigation . both federal prosecutors and the special counsel both found a useful witness in mr . cohen . glor : okay . paula reid outside the courthouse there in new york city for us in lower manhattan this morning . paula , appreciate all of your reporting on this story , and , of course , we will be talking to you again throughout this afternoon . so to repeat , michael cohen , president trump 's former lawyer , has just been sentenced to three years in federal prison for crimes that included payments to mr . trump 's alleged mistresses . much more on all of this story on your local news on this cbs station , on our 24-hour streaming service , cbsn , and we 'll have a full wrap - up on the `` cbs evening news `` tonight . until then , i 'm jeff glor , cbs news in new york . especially detective rosales ' latest theory . billy : does he have a suspect ? victoria : yes , he does -- my dad . billy : really ? victoria : it 's ridiculous . billy : i mean , is it , though ? j.t . tried to kill victor . i mean , that 's not something that he would take lightly . victoria : he did n't do it , billy . billy : okay , but you do n't know that for sure , and neither do i , and if rey is looking at victor , that 's not gon na stay a secret for very long , so i think you 're probably gon na have to talk to reed about it . victoria : i said no ! i do n't want you to say a word about this to my son . fen : it 's been pretty great being home so far . lauren : i bet . so ... your dad and i have been discussing your decision to leave law school . fen : no , i know that 's what you guys wanted for me , and i - i get it , okay ? it 's safe and stable , but it 's not the life i want to live . lauren : you 're right . and i guess part of why i wanted it for you was a little selfish , you know ? i love talking about my son , the soon - to - be lawyer . fen : i see why that would make your friends think you 're pretty cool . lauren : [ chuckles ] anyway ... dad and i love you , and we 're gon na support your decision . fen : wow ! um ... okay . um ... to be honest , this is going a lot smoother than i thought . lauren : just not financially . fen : uh ... what ? lauren : yeah . everything that we have paid toward your education will be a forgiven debt , and , you know , you can stay with us for the next few months rent - free . but if you want to be a musician , you have to do this on your own . fen : that 's a little hardball , do n't you think , mom ? lauren : no . it 's for your own good . i was a singer when i was your age . i felt all the feelings that you feel right now . what you 're about to go through , i have gone through . the life of a musician is not easy . it 's sleeping on floors and doing terrible jobs . but if you have a passion for music , you will do anything to keep it alive , and passing this test will show you that you are on the right path . fen : i know . but [ sighs ] ... okay , fine . lauren : if you need a plan `` b `` or you want to go back to law school , there is no shame in that . fen : no . there is no plan `` b , `` okay ? plan `` b `` is an admission of failure . and i 'm not gon na fail . lauren : i admire you . in fact , i 'm a little jealous of you . that life 's not all misery , you know . fen : yeah , well ... you 're gon na have to tell me your stories with , uh -- with danny someday . lauren : [ laughs ] you may not be old enough for me to ever tell you the truth on that . [ laughs ] fen : i 'm gon na make this happen , mom . okay ? i 'm gon na prove to you and dad that quitting law school was n't a mistake . lauren : i hope so . i believe in you . fen : yeah . abby : hey , you ! arturo told me about your truck and what happened and your idea . how did it go ? lola : sharon said yes ! abby : oh , wow ! how exciting ! lola : yeah . uh ... she might have done it as a favor for rey , but i do n't care . abby : oh , i 'm sure that 's not the case . congratulations . we will definitely have to celebrate later . come here . mm . good job . lola : thank you . abby : sharon . hey , thank you so much for letting lola work out of your shop . i know arturo was really worried about her . sharon : it was n't a favor . it was good business . she made a great pitch . abby : well , she knows what she 's talking about when it comes to food and the business of selling it . sharon : she 's smart , driven , and she has an amazing menu . i bet she 'll be running her own restaurant one day soon . abby : i bet you 're right . devon : ever since shauna left , all i 've been doing is thinking about how i let hilary down . but this morning i woke up and i felt lighter . i felt more clear and i felt more focused and realized that i just needed to shed some excess baggage that 's been dragging me down . cane : yeah . you 've been , uh , carrying a heavy burden , i know . devon : yeah . so i fired some artists from lp today . cane : okay , hang on a sec . so , you fired artists from your recording label before you went for a run ? devon : that 's correct , yes , 'cause , you know , none of us know how much time we have on this planet , and i want to pour mine into the artists that i 'm actually passionate about -- like renee , for example . i want to take raw talent like that and nourish it and polish it and put it back out in the world 'cause that 's what our company does . that 's what we 've been about , and that 's why neil and i created lp to begin with . cane : does he know this has happened ? devon : uh , no , i have n't had a chance to run it by him , but he 's gon na understand when i explain it to him . i just feel like we need to strip the company down to make room to rebuild , you know ? cane : i 'm happy to see you fired up , but , you know , neil 's your partner . [ cellphone chiming ] i 'm thinking maybe you should -- devon : hang on a second . it 's a text message . it 's from abby . she wants to talk to me about a business opportunity . that could be nice . um , do you mind if i take care of this ? i need to call her back and shower . cane : sure . hey , i was just gon na say , though , you know , neil 's not just your partner , he 's your father , you know , and he just wants to make sure , like we all do , that you 're okay . devon : yeah . i know he does . i know . i 'm fine , though . everything 's under control . trust me . victoria : sorry . i did n't mean to sound so harsh before . i 'm just really tired of the police hounding my family . billy : i 'm sure it 's exhausting . victoria : it is , very . and in my heart , i know that my dad did n't have anything to do with j.t . , so it 's also very frustrating . of course , my dad 's not here to defend himself and get rid of this crazy idea , but i know that , eventually , the police will abandon it , so there 's no reason to burden reed . he 's already dealing with too much right now . billy : yeah . he seems ... emotionally a little bit all over the place . i guess hearing that the cops are looking at his grandfather for killing his father is not gon na make it any better . victoria : no , and there 's no reason that a teenager should have to process that . i mean , reed does n't know what to do about the police department 's bogus suspicions . it 's just gon na make him feel more helpless and on edge . billy : well , you know , i 'm gon na do whatever i can for him . i want him to be okay . and , of course , i 'll do whatever you think is best . victoria : thank you . i 'm gon na keep an eye on him . i 'll get him counseling if he needs it . billy : okay . victoria : listen , i 'm really grateful to you for being there for him . it gives me peace of mind to know that he has somebody that he can talk to . billy : the kid 's like family to me . and no matter what happens between us , i am always , always gon na be there for you and the kids . victoria : thank you . charlie : so , what are you doing here ? reed : um , i came back from school a little early so i could have a longer winter break . charlie : how did you get here ? reed : a plane . charlie : how 'd you get to our house ? you still do n't have your license yet , right ? mattie : what 's your problem , charlie ? charlie : i 'm just asking . logical question . mattie : you do n't know what he 's been dealing with . his dad 's been ... his dad 's gone , so you can just stop with the interrogation , okay ? charlie : yeah . i , uh ... heard about your dad . i 'm sorry . reed : thanks . i 'm sure things have been tough around here , too , without your mom . charlie : it sucks , but ... at least she 's coming back home . i 'm sorry , man . i did n't -- reed : it 's -- it 's fine . charlie : i 've got that , uh , bro - meeting thing i got to get to . see ya . mattie : can i get you something to drink or to eat ? reed : um [ sighs ] uh ... sure . mattie : sorry i do n't have anything stronger . [ chuckles ] reed : would n't want anything stronger . [ sighs heavily ] mattie : i was , uh , nervous to text you after everything happened with my mom . reed : i 'm glad you did . mattie : i was n't sure if you were still mad . reed : i 'm not . losing my license at the time felt like a big deal , but ... now it does n't really feel like anything . mattie : i 'm so sorry about your dad . reed : it 's different now , knowing that he 's dead . i still ca n't believe it . before , when i thought he was on the run ... from the things that he 's done , i ... was mad at him -- mad for abandoning me , for being selfish , but ... now i ca n't be mad . [ sighs ] i do n't really know what to be . cane : hey , reed . reed : mr. ashby . abby : hi ! thank you so much for meeting me . devon : oh , of course . abby : how you doing ? you look great ! devon : thank you . you look great yourself . abby : ah , thank you . devon : i 'm feeling very well , though . i am feeling very re - energized with work . abby : goo ! devon : yeah . i was happy to get your text message 'cause i 'm very excited to hear what you have for me . abby : all right . okay . um , i will just jump right in . here it goes . i bought a building -- a multi - purpose space downtown on cresthaven place . devon : wow . okay . that 's near where they 're building the new high - rise . abby : yes . my building is right next door . devon : oh , that 's fantastic . you 'll have a ton of foot traffic pretty soon . abby : yep , and all those feet have mouths that need to eat , so what i want to do is ... i want to open a restaurant . devon : okay . abby : yes . i 'm putting all my own money into it . i 'm gon na oversee every detail . but what i need ... is someone with connections and expertise that can really give this restaurant the buzz it needs to get off the ground . devon : oh , boy . abby : mm - hmm . devon : okay . abby : [ laughs ] devon : well , let me start by asking you what do you think is gon na set your place apart from the other ones that will probably pop up around there ? abby : for one ... devon : mm - hmm ? abby : ... i want it to be open all the time -- all day , all night . devon : okay . abby : so , i want it to be a constant in the neighborhood where people can go anytime . that way we hit every demo . we get moms who need coffee , students on a break from their class who are studying , we have business lunches , dinner dates . then you get the hipster crowd at night who are looking for great music , great drinks . yeah . devon : i love that concept . it gives you a wide range . what do you feel like the vibe 's gon na be of the place ? abby : well , i 'm thinking accessible , first of all -- funky , edgy . you know , we 're not in the ' burbs . devon : sure . sure . i probably should have started with this question , but what kind of food are you gon na serve ? 'cause we all know that 's everything . abby : yes , and i found someone . devon : okay . abby : undiscovered talent , up - and - coming . devon : i would think in that area , you would probably need a chef that has a name and comes with a built - in reputation and clientele , you know ? abby : uh - huh . devon : unless whoever you found is on the verge of breaking out . who is it ? abby : lola rosales . devon : lola rosales . do i know who that is ? abby : yes ! you know her . yes , you loved her food at the jaboutique 's launch . you 've probably seen her food truck around town . devon : yes . okay . abby : mm - hmm . devon : yeah , yeah , yeah . uh , well , running a food truck is a bit different from running a restaurant . i 'm sure you know that . i think that experience is important in that industry , right ? abby : yeah , but -- but that 's what you do . you -- you break talent . that 's your thing , like with your singers , you know ? it 's the same thing . devon : uh , it 's a little different . um , abby , i 'd love to partner up with you on something like this 'cause i think it 's a great idea and i think you have an amazing location . abby : yeah ! devon : but unless you have a chef that comes with some name recognition and , you know , a theme , an amazing menu , i do n't know if i can get behind it right now . abby : okay . [ chuckles ] yeah , yeah . um , i - i totally get it . yeah . devon : i apologize , but please circle back around if anything changes , okay ? abby : okay . devon : promise ? abby : i promise , yes . devon : i got to take off . abby : all right . thank you . devon : take care . abby : [ sighs ] `` the young and the restless `` will continue . lola : hi . just go ahead and grab it . here you go . thank you so much . hi . thank you . thank you . ohh . fen : you need some help with that ? man strong . lola : [ sighs ] man cheesy . woman just fine by herself . but woman very busy , so you can put that right there . thank you . fen : got it . a : hi . fen : oh , god . what 's in here ? lola : uh , the parts to a commercial - grade holiday . fen : gotcha . lola : yeah . there 's another box outside . fen : what , am i suddenly working for you in the la vida lola pop - up ? lola : you know what ? your boss is very busy right now , and she ca n't chat . fen : well , i mean , i 'd be happy to work on the barter system , you know , for , like , maybe , uh ... lola : a free sandwich . [ chuckles softly ] abby : wow ! looks like it 's going well . lola : you know , i can remember a few times on the food truck where i served so many people that i almost fell over at the end of the day . abby : [ chuckles ] lola : i have doubled that . abby : oh , my goodness . well , i hope you 're not too exhausted , because i have an offer that you 're not gon na be able to refuse . lola : i do say no to a lot of things , so do n't be so sure of that . abby : well , i want to host a private dinner tonight at my friend devon hamilton 's . he 's not easy to please , but i know you can do it . i want you to blow him away with your food . i 'm thinking four courses , a whole menu . i - i - i want you to pull out all the stops . i know that it 's a lot , and please tell me if i 'm asking the impossible . lola : no , i will do it . i have a notebook filled with recipes that i have been saving for the day that i have my own restaurant . i will design the menu in a way that the dishes will tie in together yet ... have a progression and leading to a killer dessert . abby : that sounds great ! yes , please . a - and buy all of the best ingredients that you need . i will reimburse you for everything . and hire whatever support staff -- servers , line cooks . lola : i do my own prep . other people just get in the way . abby : [ laughs ] i believe that . but maybe really do hire a server because i want you just to be completely focused on making the meal of your life . lola : okay . i 'll do it . um ... is there a specific reason why you 're trying to impress this guy ? abby : there is , but i ca n't tell you just yet . i 'm just working on a little project . are you in ? lola : so in . oh , i 'll have to cancel plans with kyle . abby : i 'm sure he 'll understand . lola : yeah , he will . you know , things have been going really well lately . abby : aww ! that 's great ! but maybe put all of that in a box for tonight . i - i do n't want any distractions . lola : no problem . abby : [ laughs ] i believe that . but maybe really do hire a server because i want you just to be completely focused on making the meal of your life . lola : okay . i 'll do it . um ... is there a specific reason why you 're trying to impress this guy ? abby : there is , but i ca n't tell you just yet . i 'm just working on a little project . are you in ? lola : so in . oh , i 'll have to cancel plans with kyle . abby : i 'm sure he 'll understand . lola : yeah , he will . you know , things have been going really well lately . abby : aww ! that 's great ! but maybe put all of that in a box for tonight . i - i do n't want any distractions . lola : no problem . abby : and please tell me who you get as a server , 'cause i 'm gon na put them on the security list . lola : okay . abby : it 's gon na be great ! [ claps ] lola : [ chuckles ] fen : thank you . kerry : oh , hi . jack : i 'm still on the board , so i , uh , kind of come and go here . kerry : yeah , of course . jack : i 'm jack ... kerry : i know , jack . jack : ... the person you made breakfast plans with and then stood up . kerry : i am so sorry . jack : i 'm actually not looking for an apology . an explanation might be swell . at first i thought maybe your phone had died . [ cellphone chimes ] oh . so much for that . then my son suggested that , uh , maybe there was a misunderstanding , but that 's not the truth , either , is it ? jack : things and people . kerry : i swear that 's all it was . my co - workers and clients usually forgive my flakiness because my work makes up for it . jack : i 'm not a co - worker . i 'm not a client . i 'm not sure what i am . i thought we connected ... quite well on thanksgiving , and -- well , that was before your vanishing act . of course , you ca n't blame that one on work . kerry : you 're right . jack : here 's how i see it . either you just do n't want to date me , which would be a disappointment but i could deal with that -- it 's rare , but it 's happened before -- or you 're playing games with me , leading me on for reasons that i do n't understand , and if that 's the case , let me be very clear . i 'm not interested . cane : well , uh ... this is unexpected . mattie : yeah . uh , reed took his finals early so that he could come home for break and deal with his dad . cane : that was awful news . i 'm sorry about your dad , man . reed : thank you . cane : i 'm sure your mom 's happy to have you home , so ... reed : yeah . uh , i think so . should probably get going . mattie : no ! you -- you do n't have to go . cane : no , no . that 's probably a good idea , you know , considering the timing and all , so ... mattie : what timing ? cane : well , he 's already taken his finals , and you have n't done yours yet . mattie : i 'll get my work done , like i always do . cane : you know school is important to her , right ? she has a big week coming up , and , you know , i know you do n't want to distract her , 'cause that 's not your intention , right ? mattie : you do n't have to talk to him about me . i 'm right here . reed : i do n't want to . i do n't want to hurt her at all . cane : okay . that 's good . mattie : dad , come on . reed : it 's cool . um , i 've got to get going anyway . cane : yeah . reed : [ sighs ] it was good seeing you . mattie : you , too . cane : okay . see ya . lola : just sent you your share of today 's take . sharon : what ? ! [ gasps ] no way ! lola : mm - hmm , and it 's only been one day . sharon : wow ! good job ! here 's to a profitable winter ! fen : hey . lola : oh . you 're still here . fen : yeah . i just , uh , wanted to make sure you did n't need anything else . lola : thank you for your help today . fen : ah , it 's no biggie . i 'm glad i could be here ... while , uh , abbott 's not . lola : he 's working an actual job . fen : ah , he 's crunching numbers for a company that his family owns , so ... lola : okay . and what exactly is it that you 're doing with your life ? fen : music . i 'm , uh -- i 'm a singer . lola : [ chuckles softly ] that makes sense . fen : okay , well , look , just slow your roll on the snap judgments , all right ? unlike abbott , i 'm not opposed to working a real job until i make it , okay ? manual labor , menial jobs -- does n't matter . you know , i do n't have , uh , soft hands , and i 'm not afraid to get them dirty . lola : you moved two boxes today . fen : and i will move 100 if i have to , until i make it . lola : ca n't hate on a guy who has dreams . fen : so , uh ... how about a movie tonight ? lola : [ chuckles ] i do appreciate the efforts , but ... our deal was a sandwich , and i 'm busy . fen : well , then ... until we meet again . lola : hey , hold on . on second thought , are you busy tonight ? fen : uh , well , whatever was on my calendar just -- pbht ! -- gone , obliterated . lola : it 's not a date . it 's a job . you said nothing was beneath you , right ? fen : i did . i 'm kind of regretting that now . lola : i need a waiter for a private dinner that i 'm catering . fen : oh , you -- you mean tonight ? oh , god . i just remembered , um , i have a root canal , so ... lola : huh . okay . so , your perseverance ends at box 3 ? fen : all right . where 's the dinner ? lola : it 's at devon hamilton 's penthouse . do you know him ? fen : devon hamilton ? hamilton - winters , the owner of lp ? yeah . he 's like genoa city 's bruce wayne . lola : so , what do you say ? are you gon na help me out ? fen : i 'd be honored . kerry : hey , jack . please wait . your reaction is totally fair . i was working this morning , but to leave you sitting there was ... it was disrespectful . jack : so you 're not playing games with me ? kerry : no . not on purpose . i know it probably comes across that way . look , jack , my life is -- my life is complicated . jack : we 're all grown - ups here . life is complicated . kerry : i handled things poorly . but i really like you , jack . give me another chance ... knowing i have two strikes against me ? do n't you usually get three in baseball or something ? jack : i appreciate the apology . i 'll let you get back to your work . lola : [ sighs ] kyle : you look wiped out . lola : wiping out is exactly what i would do if i go ice skating right now . kyle : no worries . we 'll just skip to the after - skating part -- hot chocolate by the fire . lola : about that ... something came up . fen : hey . kyle : fen . fen : hey . uh [ breathing heavily ] i was halfway down the block when i realized you did n't tell me what time tonight . she must have told you . uh , we have plans . um , so , what do you want me to wear -- uh , downtown hip and sexy or , like , uptown crisp and clean ? lola : black shirt and black pants . fen : okay . lola : abby asked me to cater a dinner tonight at devon hamilton 's , and it could be a huge opportunity . i needed a server , and he was here . fen : yeah . too bad you were n't there . lola : i can text you the time later . fen : [ sighs ] oh , ice skates . that 's cute . i guess you 're gon na have to find somebody else to ice - skate with tonight , though . lola : it 's a job . that 's all . i will be bossing him around while he refills some waters . you ca n't possibly think that it 's a date . kyle : i don't ... because this is what a date looks like . mattie : i ca n't believe you talked to him like that ! cane : i 'm sorry about his father , and i know he 's going through a lot , okay ? mattie : you practically shoved him out the door ! cane : i do n't know why he was here in the first place . why was he even here , mattie ? mattie : because we got over everything that happened in the past . now we 're friends . cane : look , i 'm just trying to say that i would prefer that you were friends 1,000 miles away as opposed to being friends right here in my kitchen . mattie : it 's my kitchen , too . cane : yes , it is your kitchen , too , and with your mom not being here , it 's just everything is harder right now . do you understand that ? mattie : i know , and reed gets that ! we have a lot in common . we understand what each other is feeling . cane : i just do n't want you getting hurt again . mattie : i wish mom were here ! she 'd get it ! cane : mattie . mattie . victoria : you and i have been through a lot . billy : we 've been through it all . and i really appreciate the fact that you 've been able to ... preserve ... this . victoria : what is `` this `` ? billy : us . okay . [ chuckles ] i 'm gon na go . it 's getting late . listen , uh , vick , about your dad -- victoria : i do n't want to talk about it anymore . billy : i - i just don't ... want you to be in denial about it , okay ? victoria : well ... you can assume that that 's not the case . billy : but if the police have evidence that link your dad to j.t . 's murder and he 's gone awol now , i just -- victoria : i 'm aware , and the police are wrong . i do n't -- i do n't want -- i do n't want you breaking your promise to me that you 're not gon na say anything to reed . billy : okay . [ sighs ] reed : you lied to me . you knew . victoria : reed ... reed : how could you not tell me that victor killed my dad ? ! | lola 's truck breaks down so she makes a deal with sharon to have a pop up resturant inside crimson lights for the winter until she can raise enough money to fix her truck . sharon is very happy with her decison when lola deposits her share of the first day sales into her account . abby tells devon about her idea for a resturant /night club that is open twenty four hours . devon likes the idea but he is n't happy that abby wants lola to be the chef so he says no until she has a well known chef . abby decides to get lola to cater a private dinner for devon at his penthouse hoping to get him to change his mind about the deal . lolla cancelsa date witrh kyle and gets fen to be her waiter for this very important dinner but she has no idea about abby 's plans for her to be the chef of her new resturant if the dinner with devon goes well . jack is upset with kerry for standing him up for their breakfast date and he accepts her apology fro getting caught up in work and forgetting the date . kerry asks for a second chance to make things up to him but jack just wishes her luck with her work . cane and charlie are both upset to see reed talking to mattie at the ashby kitchen table but charlie calms down and leaves them to talk . cane is n't so understanding when he walks in and sees reed and mattie together and he treats reed rudely telling him to leave because mattie has to study for her final exams .. mattie is upset with cane and yells that lily would have understood that she and reed are just friends now and would never have treated reed so rudely . victoria tells billy that rey thinks victor killed jt but she knows her father did n't do it . victoria asks billy not to say anything to reed about it and billy agrees although he thinks victor could have killed jt . victoria does n't know that reed was hiding and he overheard her talking to billy about victor and when billy leaves reed tells victoria that she is a liar because she did n't tell him victor killed jt . |
[ previously_on ] victor : find out everything you can about a lawyer called amanda sinclair . elena : what do you want , devon ? is it me , or is it to stay in your past ? because you need to decide what 's most important to you . devon : hilary ... amanda : i 'm not hilary . i 'm amanda . kyle : you 're appointing me and lauren joint c.o.o.s . jack : there 's more . i think it 's time for summer to get a promotion to head of marketing . billy : who do you have in mind to take summer 's position ? jack : theo . summer : hey . jack wo n't be back for a while . theo : i know . i , uh , ran into him at the elevators . he 's headed to dinner with kyle . summer : mm - hmm . mm - hmm . so what are you -- what are you doing in here ? theo : i 'm looking for some notes jack said he left for me . summer : really , about what ? theo : a report i gave him yesterday . summer : mm . theo : got 'em . so , uh , what 's the deal with this meeting between jack and kyle ? is there something i should know about ? summer : it depends how well it goes . kyle : hey , hey . thanks for meeting me . jack : hey , no problem . a chance to have dinner with my son - slash - c.o.o . ? kyle : [ sighs ] oh , would you like another drink ? jack : no , i think i 've been sufficiently buttered up by now . why do n't you tell me what you want to talk about ? mariah : everything 's going smoothly at power . we 're building our clientele slowly and methodically , not taking on any more than we can handle . devon : yeah , it 's a smart approach . mariah : so that 's one thing you do n't have to worry about . devon : mm . mariah : how 's everything else going ? devon : uh , it 's just been busy . i just have , uh , some things going on with one of tucker 's companies , and the normal stuff at hamilton - winters . mariah : and ? devon : and what ? mariah : and how did it go with elena when you guys talked ? devon : [ sighs ] mariah : did you guys come to an understanding about amanda ? devon : mm , not quite . mariah : oh , no . what happened ? devon : well , for starters , when i went to look for elena , she was with amanda . mariah : what ? why was she with amanda ? devon : i -- they 're making peace . i guess they 're friends now . i do n't know . mariah : what ? ! devon : yeah , it was , uh , nate 's brilliant idea because he thinks amanda 's amazing because she helped him with one legal issue . guess it does n't take very much to win him over . and i 'm , uh -- i 'm guessing that he 's gon na be inviting us on some double dates soon . mariah : wait , is he dating amanda ? devon : he swears he 's not , but he sure changed his tune about her overnight . mariah : well , maybe he 's just trying to alleviate the tension , you know ? negotiate a ceasefire . devon : yeah , i 'm sure he 'd like to frame it that way , but it 's not his place to do that , so he needs to mind his damn business . nate : getting ready for the holiday , i see . elena : hey . yeah , i picked up some rare blues records for jett . nate : oh , i bet he 'll love that . elena : yeah . nate : coffee , please . where 's devon ? elena : he 's at home , still working . thought i 'd give him some space . nate : okay . elena : so , did amanda tell you that we had a sit - down , tried to break the ice ? nate : no , but i am glad to hear it . elena : yeah , i think you made me realize that maybe i was blaming her for things she 's not responsible for . nate : yeah , i know you 're motivated by your concern for devon . and he 's lucky to have you in his corner . last time i saw you , you were going to lunch with devon , and it seemed like you realized you needed to make your relationship a priority . elena : yeah . our date was lovely , and i was hoping his positive attitude would stick , but ... the next day , he was back to lashing out at amanda . nate : that 's got to be hard on him when they keep running into each other . elena : that 's the thing , he did n't bump into her . he went looking for her . nate : i guess it 's gon na take more time for him to work through his anger over the will . elena : i do n't even think this about the anger anymore . i 'm not even sure it 's about amanda . although , he insists it is , and i believed it at first . but when i look in his eyes , i think this is all about hilary . i do n't think he 's over her , and ... i 'm not sure he ever will be . [ cellphone rings ] victor : this about amanda sinclair ? uh - huh . really ? uh - huh . that 's very interesting , indeed . additional sponsorship elena : so am i the last person to realize that devon 's still not over hilary ? nate : i would n't put it like that . elena : but you suspected it . nate : it 's crossed my mind . i tried to put myself in devon 's shoes . if someone showed up out of the blue who looked like carolyn ... elena : carolyn . that 's ... your fiancée who ... nate : that would definitely mess with my head . especially if she turned out to be part of some scheme to defraud me . even if it was n't wittingly . elena : when i first found out that we were gon na be dealing with hilary again , i sort of lashed out . i 'm not proud of it . and all it did was push devon away and make him think that he should bury his feelings , and now we 've been tiptoeing around each other . nate : i 'm sorry . that 's , uh -- that 's got to be hard on you . elena : yeah , i just do n't know how to deal with a situation like this . it 's as if i 'm dealing with another woman , but she 's not the other woman , or maybe i 'm the other woman , i do n't know . nate : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . devon loves you . you know that . elena : yeah , i know . and i love him , too . you know what , i am talking your ear off about this . i 'm sure everything will be fine . devon : i do n't know what she wants me to do . first , she said we needed to take time aside for our relationship , which we did , and then she said we needed to talk things out , and we tried that , but then she does n't believe what i have to say . so ... i do n't know what to do . mariah : well , it sounds like she 's trying to be there for you , and that 's a good thing . devon : yeah . this might sound terrible , but i think the best thing she could do is just take a step back and let me try to figure things out my own way . mariah : so your plan is to shut her out ? devon : no , i 'd like time , though , to figure things out on my own . mariah : i get it . just -- be careful , or you may end up with more time on your hands than you would like . theo : so ... you know why jack and kyle are meeting , but you 're not gon na tell me ? summer : it 's not really my place to say . theo : we 're keeping secrets from one another now . summer : i do n't know . are we ? theo : you do n't believe i was getting notes on a report . summer : well , i do know that you have a history of making kyle 's life difficult , and , as your friend , i would hate to see you fall into old patterns . theo : and you 're concerned for my sake , friend ? summer : yes . i 'm serious . you have a really good opportunity here , and i would really hate to see you blow it , theo . theo : well , you do n't have to worry . that 's the last thing i 'd ever do . kyle : this is about business . jack : i gathered as much . you have a proposal you want to run by me . kyle : yes . jack : something ambitious . kyle : it is . jack : and you want my approval on it . kyle : mm - hmm . jack : well , i 've been a big supporter of your ideas lately . kyle : which is why i 'm bringing this one up . jack : okay , shoot . let 's hear it . kyle : i want you to reinstate me as c.e.o . these are real people , summer : hey ! victor : hi , sweetheart ! summer : hi , grandpa . what are you doing here ? victor : come here . summer : hey ! victor : hi , baby . summer : hi ! victor : missed you . summer : well , i 've missed you , too , but i just saw you at thanksgiving . victor : well , but , you know , that visit was a very short one . your grandmother and i would love to have a longer visit with you . summer : no , i know , i know . okay , here , come sit , um ... victor : all right . summer : yeah , i 've just been , um , spending a lot of time at work , you know ? i -- i got a big promotion . i do n't know if you 've heard . victor : yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , i have , indeed , and i came here to congratulate you . summer : well , thanks . victor : yeah . now , i understand that there 's a fellow called theo who , uh -- who was promoted who runs the social media department for jabot ? summer : yeah . seems like you , uh -- you hear a lot , huh ? victor : yeah . [ chuckles ] are the two getting any closer , or what ? summer : well , i guess you do n't hear everything 'cause we , uh ... we actually broke up . victor : oh . summer : but we just decided to be friends . victor : well , that 's good to know . summer : what , you 're happy that i had another heartbreak , huh ? victor : no , i did n't mean -- i did n't mean it that way . summer : what ? victor : no , no , no . it 's just , you know ... it 's just like when i heard the two of you might be coming closer that , um , i did some investigating , you know i had some concerns about him . summer : well , i do n't know exactly what you 're , uh , talking about , but it does n't -- it does n't even matter 'cause it 's over . victor : i never want you to settle for less . you deserve the best . summer : i do n't know about that . victor : oh , yes , i do , sweetheart . i have lived a little longer than you have , you know . things do n't work out in one relationship or another , big deal . you know what it usually means ? it means that a better one is out there waiting for you . summer : yeah , i mean , i 'd like to think that he 's out there somewhere . victor : or perhaps it 's someone you already know . mariah : what are we looking at ? lola : oh , uh , hi . uh , kyle is asking his dad something , but i ca n't tell how it 's going . mariah : asking him for what ? lola : i do n't want to jinx it , but i will fill you in when it 's over . mariah : okay . lola : how are you ? mariah : i am good . i just stopped by because i have a piece of news i thought that you would be interested in . lola : what 's that ? mariah : summer and theo broke up . lola : oh , well , that 's like their thing , is n't it ? on and off . mariah : yeah , i know , uh ... i think it 's for good this time . summer 's only keeping theo around to give kyle heartburn , so now that that stopped working , it 's `` buh - bye , theo . `` lola : oh . i actually hope that 's not the case . it almost makes me feel sorry for theo . mariah : sorry for theo ? uh , no , i think he and summer sort of deserve each other . but now that they 're broken up ... you need to watch out for her . & kyle : i 'm not suggesting you step down as c.e.o . i 'm glad you came back , and i love working with you . jack : so what exactly is your proposal ? kyle : that we share the position . like billy and i did , minus the constant battles and mistrust . jack : kyle ... i appreciate everything that you do at jabot , and you did an amazing job covering for me when i was away . kyle : do n't say `` but ... `` jack : but ... kyle : you just talked about how much you liked my recent initiatives -- the new ad campaign , the partnerships with the korean skincare line , the upgrades to the website ... jack : all those were great . kyle : generating bold , creative ideas and executing them to perfection is my forte . jack : i agree . but all of these things you can do as c.o.o . and my right - hand man . kyle : [ sighs ] jack : kyle , is it understood within the company that you are my designated successor . kyle : understood is the not the same thing as guaranteed . you 're asking me to wait indefinitely in hopes that everything works out , but a lot could happen before you decide to retire . even if we make it to that moment without any major upheaval , the board could decide to go with someone else , someone who has been at the helm of a company who has the experience i need to get under my belt . jack : okay , okay . you make a good point . so what if i have someone drawn up that very clearly delineates that you are my chosen successor ? kyle : mnh - mnh . not good enough . jack : not good enough ? kyle : i am ready for this job . and if it 's not with you , then maybe it should be for someone else . jack : wait , what are you saying now ? kyle : if you are not willing to promote me ... then maybe it 's time i move on . running out of gift ideas , seeking something more . devon : i 've been expecting you . nate : really ? devon : oh , yeah . i thought it was just a matter of time before you came over here to defend amanda because i confronted her again . nate : i have n't spoken to amanda nor would i presume to speak for her . devon : mm . nate : i came over because i 'm worried about you . devon : do n't have to worry about me , nate . i am fine . okay ? though i 'm sure you do n't believe me . nate : listen , with ever devon : i do n't want to go there , nate . nate : neil saw what i was going through because he had been where i was . he lost dru , and he saw right through me , the same way i 'm seeing through you now . devon : okay . did elena talk to you and tell you her theory that i 'm drawn to amanda because she looks hilary ? nate : it makes sense . devon : it makes sense . okay . well , elena is wrong , and if she sent you here to talk to me -- nate : elena did not send me . and i understand why you do n't want to talk to her about your grief , because you love her and you do n't want to hurt her . but there 's point in hiding it from her anymore because she knows . summer : okay . why are you so invested in my love life all of a sudden , huh ? victor : because i 'm looking out for you , as i always do . summer : really ? is that what you call it , what you 've been doing lately is looking out for me ? victor : sweetheart , i understand how you feel about that . it must have been a terrible shock to you , to have thought that i had died , and i ... i apologize for that . i do n't feel good about that . summer : well , the thing is , is that if you , uh , had to do it all over again , you 'd probably just do the same thing , would n't you ? victor : well , think about it . if i told you the truth , i would have put you in a terrible position -- to betray my confidence or lie to your mother . summer : i do n't care . either of those options would have been better than believing that you were dead . you do n't -- grandpa , you do n't understand what that did to me . and then to just find out that it was a game later on ? i do n't -- victor : it was n't a game . it really was n't a game . i was trying to protect myself and save my son . summer : really ? your son who poisoned you . he took priority over me . do you even hear how that sounds ? victor : you 're right about your feelings . okay ? it 's the past , history now . i came here to , um ... ask you to forgive me . do you think you can ? summer : i 'm trying . victor : you are ? okay . summer : [ sighs ] victor : come here . summer : you make it really hard to forgive you sometimes . victor : okay . i know , i 'm aware of that . yeah , i 'm a hardass sometimes , sweetheart . i 'm so sorry . summer : [ chuckles ] but i adore and i love you , okay ? summer : i love you . victor : please forgive me . i feel much better now , and that 's why i came , to ask for your forgiveness , okay ? summer : okay . victor : okay . jack : i have to be honest , i was n't expecting this . kyle : [ sighs ] jack : not at this time , and certainly not from you . kyle : i did n't mean for that to come across as harsh , and i 'm not trying to force your hand , but ... i am being honest about where i am in my career and what i need . i 'm ready to test my wings and see what i can accomplish . i want that to happen at jabot . but if you feel differently , for whatever reason , then i can start searching for something else with no hard feelings . jack : you could actually see yourself walking away from the family company ... kyle : if it 's not the right fit at the right time ... yes . maybe i could come back down the road when the timing is better . jack : you 've given me a lot to think about . kyle : i do n't mean to rush you . take as much time as you need . maybe we can talk at the end of the week . thanks for meeting me . jack : hold on . sit down . sit down . i do n't need more time . i know what my answer is . kyle : you gon na torture me ? jack : just for one more minute . congratulations . kyle : [ laughs ] really ? yes ! jack : i want to be clear about what we 're saying . we 're gon na give this a try . kyle : mm - hmm . jack : we 'll be co - c.e.o.s for a month or two and see what we think then , all right ? sound good ? kyle : sounds perfect . kyle : and if you negotiate jabot 's contracts like you just negotiated this ... i think the company 's in good hands . lola : what are you saying , that you 're worried that kyle might cheat on me with summer ? mariah : no ! no , i do n't doubt kyle at all . he 's completely devoted to you . but he is a little naive when it comes to summer . it 's like he has a blind spot for her trickery . lola : she 's not a witch . mariah : sure about that ? lola : i have to find out what 's going on . mariah : okay . lola : so ... ? come on ! jack : so you are looking at jabot 's new co - c.e.o . lola : that 's amazing ! oh ! kyle : ah ! lola : congratulations ! jack : is n't that great ? lola : oh ! theo : what 's that all about ? mariah : i do n't know , but they look happy . theo : they sure do . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . theo : so , what are we celebrating ? lola : kyle is going to be c.e.o . of jabot again . jack : co - c.e.o . do n't put me out to pasture just yet . kyle : and it 's on a trial basis , but , uh , i wo n't let you down . mariah : oh , my god , that is fantastic news ! congratulations ! theo : how about drinks on me to celebrate ? kyle : i 'm gon na take a rain check . i want to get back to the office and , uh , dig in . jack : and i better let lauren know about the change of plans . kyle : ooh , i hope there wo n't be any hard feelings . jack : it will be fine . i will handle it . theo : okay , so that 's two no 's . mariah ? mariah : oh , no , i have to work , as well , so i will walk out with you . jack : perfect . mariah : bye , guys . theo : fine . everyone 's loss . lola : i am so excited for you . jack is recognizing your hard work , and you 're just beginning to show him what you can do ! kyle : thank you . lola : we are definitely celebrating tonight , so think about what you want to do . kyle : mm . i have a few ideas . nate : all i 'm saying is , i 'm here if you want to talk about hilary . devon : i -- did we not have this conversation already when ana was here , and you guys helped me through my grief , and i got rid of all of hilary 's things and i put her pictures away , and then i moved on with my life ? nate : until amanda walked through the door . devon : yeah , that was a -- a big shock , but i 'm not going backwards . nate : but you do need to acknowledge the effect it 's having on you . devon : okay . nate : i 'm sure , in that first moment , it must have felt like a miracle . and every time you see her face , in the split - second before your brain sends the message to your heart , you think it 's her . devon : i get why you 'd assume that , nate , but i know the difference between the two . amanda is not hilary , i get it . nate : okay , so what are you doing ? why do you keep seeking her out ? devon : i do n't want to talk about it anymore . nate : okay , you do n't have to talk to me or elena , but i see you two both hurting . devon : [ sighs ] nate : and so you probably should talk to someone . because you cover it pretty well , but it 's crushing you , is n't it ? devon : i -- what do you want to hear , nate ? what do you want me to say to you ? things have been tougher than i 've let on ? sure . they have . nate : okay . that 's okay . now we 're getting somewhere . devon : [ sighs ] lola : lonely bar stool for one ? theo : i 'm my own best company . lola : do n't you need to get back to the office , too ? theo : this is my office . one of the perks of working in social media . lola : are you sure you 're okay with kyle 's promotion ? theo : absolutely . and congrats , again . lola : he worked really hard for it . theo : i know . i get to see him in action every day , and the guy is busting his butt . lola : how are you liking your new job ? theo : well , it 's actually going really well . you know , i had certain concerns . lola : i remember . theo : but , you know , i have n't had to change who i am to make it work . i 'm finding ways to make the job suit me . putting my own spin on it . lola : so , how is everything else going ? theo : there are a lot of pivots in this conversation . lola : [ chuckles ] theo : hey , if there 's something you want to say , just -- just say it . lola : thank you . mm . i heard you broke up with summer , and you do n't have to talk about it if you do n't want to . theo : no , it 's fine . it was a mutual decision . lola : theo , can i ask you something else , just because i consider us friends ? theo : yeah , of course . i seem to be racking up friends today . [ chuckles ] lola : did your breakup have anything to do with kyle and summer ? summer : what ? he said yes ? kyle : [ laughs ] summer : hooray ! i 'm so happy for you ! and i am so relieved because if he said no , then i would not have known what to do with this . do you want to do the honors ? kyle : oh , that 's so nice of you , but i came back to get some work done . summer : so ? we can still be productive while sippin ' some bubbly . you know , it 's like a -- it 's like a staff meeting , but with benefits . okay , you -- you know what i mean . kyle : [ laughs ] summer : um , we could -- we could sip some bubbly , and the knock something off of our to - do lists , you know , and then just keep on repeating that . kyle : i 'm not sure that 's the most effective work strategy ... summer : come on , come on ... kyle : but ... what the hell ? today 's not a normal day . summer : that is right , it 's not . okay . summer : come on ! [ cork pops ] summer : hey ! [ laughs ] kyle : yes ! [ laughs ] stouffer 's lasagna with meat & sauce has devon : i 'll tell you what it 's been like , nate . whenever i -- i look into amanda 's eyes , i get flashes of being at hilary 's bedside in the hospital with her . and ... those were the worst days of my whole life . but , all right , they were also the last moments i got to spend with my wife . nate : i remember how hard you both fought to hold on . now it ... sounds like a part of you is still fighting to do that . devon : it 's been over a year , though , man . i do n't -- i do n't feel like i should still be dealing with this , you know ? nate : that 's not how grief works . you ca n't tap your watch and tell it time 's up . but you also ca n't beat yourself up for feeling this way . i 'm here for you , and so is elena . devon : i do n't want elena to be anywhere near this because i do n't want her to feel like she 's competing with a ghost . nate : then all the more reason for you to get some helpg myself with my memories . nate : that sounds like a good start . summer : all right , cheers to you having the guts to go after what you want . and for jack not calling your bluff . kyle : mm ! i was n't bluffing . summer : hm ? kyle : i was ready to leave jabot . and you 're part of the reason why . summer : okay , um , excuse me ? kyle : that did n't come out right . what i meant was ... i 've been inspired by the way you walked away from all the opportunities victor offered you at newman because you wanted success on your own terms . it inspired me to think i could do the same if it came down to it . summer : well , uh , thank you . i think ? kyle : [ chuckles ] summer : so , are you , uh , happy to be staying ? kyle : yes ! of course . this is what i wanted . mmm ! but we ca n't let up now . because , technically , the job 's still temporary . summer : right , but it will be permanent because everybody here is behind you , with the possible exception of theo . kyle : he was surprisingly supportive when i saw him earlier , no quips or jabs . wait . that 's suspicious , is n't it ? summer : um , just unusual , yeah . kyle : you know something i do n't ? summer : no ? kyle : mm - hmm . summer : i do n't know . well , maybe , i just -- i saw him going through some papers on jack 's desk earlier . kyle : uh - huh . what papers ? summer : well , it was some notes that jack left him on a report . i -- just something about it seemed off , so i 'm just saying to maybe keep one eye open . kyle : [ scoffs ] do n't worry . i 'm not letting my guard down when it comes to theo . but it is kind of odd to have you reporting to me about your boyfriend . summer : well , he 's actually not my boyfriend anymore . kyle : you broke up ? summer : yep , and please do not give me the fake sympathy , okay ? i know that you think that i 'm better off without him , and , to be honest , so do i . kyle : all right . well , that deserves another toast . summer : okay . you can top me off . kyle : oh ! let 's do it . summer : thank you . kyle : bam . ooh , a little spillage . summer : [ chuckles ] that 's okay , no one will know . kyle : no one will know , shh . summer : all right . cheers to moving up . kyle : and moving on . summer : mm - hmm . theo : i can assure you , my breakup with summer hadthing to do with kyle . lola : yeah , of course not . i did n't think -- [ sighs ] i just -- sorry . theo : it 's fine . summer and i are both focused on our careers , and it does n't leave much time for anything else . lola : i understand . when society was getting ready to open , i was working day and night , and i barely saw kyle . it was an issue between us . theo : i feel like you 've got to make sacrifices on the way up . you know , you do what it takes to play the long game , and then once you get to where you want to be , then it 's all worth it , right ? lola : um , i do n't know if i am where i want to be yet , but i like where i am . and it 's pretty great . theo : you achieved your dream . lola : yeah , but it does n't mean i 'm done dreaming . theo : got it . lola : i 'd like to have my own restaurant someday . and a house and a dog . theo : and kids ? lola : yeah . someday . theo : i hope that happens . you 're , uh -- you 're gon na make a great mom . lola : thank you . devon : mr. newman . hey . come on in . victor : how are you , man ? devon : doing well . how you doing ? victor : sorry to come by unannounced , but there 's something that i wanted to discuss with you personally . devon : oh , you do n't need to apologize . what 's -- what 's going on ? i 'm intrigued . victor : [ sighs ] first of all , i got to tell you how sorry i am that you were swindled . devon : thank you . victor : by , of all people , colin atkinson . devon : yeah . victor : and you know how much i respect katherine chancellor . ther part of why you 're here ? victor : well ... the other reason is that , uh , i want to show you some information i have regarding the lawyer who , um -- who helped atkinson in the scheme . her name is amanda sinclair . in one week ... kyle : i thought you 'd still be at work . lola : i got my sous chef to fill in because i promised you a celebration . kyle : oh . lola : chili pepper chocolate mousse , and a bottle of champagne -- the good stuff . kyle : mmm . but , you know what , why do n't we save it for new year 's eve ? you 'd drink a glass , and i already had some at the office . lola : oh . okay . did jack have a bottle waiting for you ? kyle : it was actually summer . lola : thoughtful . well , why do n't we , uh , skip the champagne and get right to the other surprise , which i have been saving for a very -- i mean , very special occasion ? kyle : ooh . lola : [ giggles ] kyle : [ exhales sharply ] i 'm liking this surprise . this is a really good day . lola : well , it 's about to get even better . nate : hey . elena : hey . nate : thanks for coming back . [ clears throat ] elena : yeah , so , you talked to devon ? i 'm sure he welcomed your advice with open arms . nate : [ chuckles ] he was tense at first , but i tried to make it clear i was there to offer my support , not judge him . elena : and ? nate : in the end , i think he was relieved to express some of the feelings he 'd been holding in . elena : so , did he talk to you about amanda ? nate : hmm , probably should n't go into all the details , but ... yeah . elena : great . guess he would be upset if he knew you were telling me about your conversation . nate : yeah , i just wanted you to know that i -- i think he 's acknowledged what he 's dealing with , and he 's taking steps to handle it . elena : good . i mean , that 's all i wanted , whether he talks to me or you or anyone else . nate : mm . elena : thank you so much . nate : [ chuckles ] devon : now , how come you have information about amanda ? victor : well ... i first met amanda when she was defending nate . she impressed me . so i wanted to know a bit more about her background , you know . devon : mm - hmm . victor : turns out , it 's very difficult to find out anything . devon : yeah , i know . i ran into the same problems . there 's nothing about her online . victor : right . there 's a reason for that . she hired a company that specializes in erasing someone 's online history . devon : are you serious ? when did she hire that company ? victor : well , just about the same time that colin atkinson started his scheme . devon : [ scoffs ] victor : and i do n't think it 's a coincidence , do you ? devon : no . well , of course it 's not . of course it 's not . oh ! and i 've had everybody in my life recently try to get me to believe that she was involved with colin by accident , that she was innocent in the whole thing , and i knew better . i 've known better the whole time , and still fell for it . it 's not gon na happen again . victor : well , i 'm very sorry about the whole thing , i really am . now , here is information that my investigators collected . and , uh , hopefully , it will help you . devon : thank you . wow . victor : hey , devon . i ... was very fond of katherine , and this really pisses me off . so we 're gon na get this guy , okay ? devon : thank you . victor : and we 're gon na get his accomplice , if it is this woman , okay ? devon : i appreciate you . victor : so , meanwhile ... watch it . keep a close eye on her . all right ? devon : oh , i will . victor : nice to see you , man . devon : you , too . i ca n't thank you enough . | kyle has lunch with jack and tells him he wants to be co - ceo with jack or he will leave jabot and go to another company . jack agrees but only on a temporary basis and they will revisit the issue in a few months . mariah tells lola that summer and theo broke up and she should watch out for summer because she does n't think she ever got over kyle . kyle heads to the office where he has a glass of champagne with summer to celebrate his promotional . sumer tells him that she and theo broke up and that he should keep one eye open around theo . summer explains that she caught theo snooping around jack 's desk and she got a feeling he was hiding something . lola has champagne waiting for kyle when he gets home and she bristles a bit when he said he already had a glass with summer but she just tells kyle they can make love instead of drinking champagne . lola asks theo if his break up with summer had anything to do with kyle and he assures her kyle had nothing to do with the end of his relationship with summer . victor asks summer to forgive him for letting her think he was dead and she says that she is trying her best to forgive him . elena talks to nate about devon and how she fears he will never be over hilary . nate later talks to devon who admits that when he sees amanda he remembers hilary 's final days in the hospital and it has been very tough for him . nate persuades devon to talk to a grief counselor and devon also promises to stay away from amanda . victor tells devon he had amanda investigated and he found out amanda hired a company to erase her online history before colin hired her . victor gives devon the file on amanda and promises to catch colin and his accomplice . |
trevor : what 's up , j.t . ? what can i get you ? j.t . : hey , trevor . um , just a coffee , man . trevor : all right . j.t . : thanks . [ scene_break ] neil : malcolm , all the people you love are right here in genoa city . what are you looking for that you ca n't find here ? lily wants you to stay . i want you to stay . malcolm : neil , stop . look , you do n't understand . i ca n't stay . you have no idea what i 'm giving up for you . neil : what is that ? malcolm : forget it . look , i 've got to get back to work . neil : no , wait a minute . hold on a minute . i want to know what you meant . you 're the one who 's choosing to leave town . i 'm trying to get you to stay . malcolm : neil , things are n't all that great between us , so why do n't you just let me go ? look , even if i wanted to stick around , things would probably get worse , and i do n't want that . neil : hey , you listen to me , all right ? this is our second chance here . it 's a chance to make things better . if you leave now , who knows when we 'll see each other again ? come on , man , i just got you back . i do n't want to lose you again . malcolm : it wo n't work , neil . neil : we 'll make it work . come on , i have a lot of free time on my hands . i just quit my job . we can hang out whenever you want . you just say the word . malcolm : neil , its wishful thinking . neil : no , it is n't . malcolm : look , would you just leave it alone ? i 've made up my mind . i 'm not staying . neil : is this about dru ? is my wife the reason you 're in such a hurry to leave town ? 'cause i got ta tell you , man . ever since you got back into town , i 've had this feeling that there 's something going on between the two of you . am i right ? [ scene_break ] dru : he quit , victor . he just quit . victor : what does that have to do with me ? dru : well , everything . i mean , neil 's an exemplary employee , and he quit because of your son . victor : in other words , you 're saying that nicholas forced neil out . dru : no , i 'm not saying that nick fired neil . what i 'm saying is nick made the environment difficult for neil to operate in . victor : difficult how ? dru : well , for one , he scrapped a lot of neil 's most important projects , one of which he put a lot of time and effort into . victor : and what project was that ? dru : the beauty pageant . we all collaborated heavily on that with your money , our time , our effort , and i 'm telling you we would have had a hit on our hands . but now we 'll never know because of what nick did . victor : nicholas then obviously disagreed with the idea . dru : no , i know , and neil tried to explain to him what a huge mistake he was making , but your son would n't listen . victor : uh - huh , because he did n't agree . dru : right , well , victor , i know that you made a special provision for neil , a promise even , to allow him to wrap up his projects , but i fail to understand how nick is allowed to wield that machete and just hack down good work . should n't he be getting his feet wet first ? i do n't want to start a fire , but i 'm really worried that our c.e.o . of newman enterprises is allowed to do this . what 's gon na happen to our company ? victor : and you do n't think your husband can speak for himself , do you ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : hey , mac , it 's me . listen , i 'm at the coffeehouse . why do n't you call me or stop by or something , all right ? we need to talk . j.t . : fourth row back , third seat from the left . girl : excuse me ? j.t . : we had class together last year . intro to biology , professor reinholt . you sat fourth row back , third seat from the left . girl : oh , that 's right . i remember you . t.j. , yeah ? j.t . : actually , it 's j.t . i sat right behind you . girl : sure , you asked me out , yeah ? j.t . : no , i do n't think i did . girl : no ? it 's too bad . i would 've said yes . [ scene_break ] kevin : hey , guys . lauren : hi . michael : hello , kevin . kevin : sorry to interrupt your foreplay . i forgot my cell phone . do n't sweat it , and go back to doing whatever it is you were doing . lauren : is it my imagination , or was he okay ? michael : oh , he 's better , so much so that i 'm starting to think that it 's time for him to move on , you know , get his own place again for the sake of my love life . lauren : yeah , but , honey ... and believe me , i really want him to stand on his own two feet , too , but do n't you think you 're kind of pushing it a little fast ? michael : he 's come a long way . lauren : and that 's true , but he needs you . you 're his rock . hmm , as tempting as it is to be actually ... michael : uh - huh ? lauren : to have the room to ... mmm . michael : have i told you how glad i am to be involved with the only woman in genoa city that was willing to give my brother a break ? have i ? lauren : you 're such a good man . michael : i am a good man . lauren : you are . michael : i 'm a very good man . [ scene_break ] paul : so what 's the matter ? is n't that the fax we 've been waiting for ? chris : yeah , it 's the transcript from warden paulson all right , but it is not at all what we were hoping for . paul : what do you mean ? did n't phyllis warn hughes not to come to genoa ccity like she said ? chris : yeah , yeah , yeah , but as usual , she did n't stop there . paul : oh , what else did she say ? chris : `` hughes : you 're worried about me getting hurt ? phyllis : or worse . hughes : why ? phyllis : damon porter is my boyfriend . hughes : yeah , i figured it had to be something like that . phyllis : ... phyllis : he has n't been able to stop thinking about this incident for years . this has eaten away at him for all these years . dominic : and you think he wants revenge . phyllis : revenge ? that 's easy . he 's out for blood . he 's out for your blood . and if you cross his path , there 's gon na be major carnage , and you 're not gon na walk away this time . chris : this is not good . paul : well , it does prove phyllis was n't part of a conspiracy . it clearly shows that phyllis did not lure dominic to genoa city so damon could kill him . chris : absolutely , and if i were representing phyllis , i would be overjoyed . but as damon 's attorney , i ... paul : oh , i get it . phyllis has now become a very good witness to prove that damon had desire to kill dominic hughes . chris : he now has intent , at least , even if he never had the chance . okay , so now i am holding a document that could save phyllis , but i am motivated to burn it and pretend like i 've never seen it . paul : wow , this is a new one , is n't it ? chris : tell me about it . i 'm damned if i do n't show it to michael , but damon porter may very well be damned if i do . [ scene_break ] dru : victor , i hope you know i did n't come here to cast aspersions on your son . god knows that was n't my intention . it was just that i was hoping that you could harness the situation . victor : i just wonder why your husband has n't said a word to me about that . dru : well , you know about a man and his pride . he 'd never approach you about this . victor : but you would . dru : victor , what if i were to tell you i was here on my own behalf ? i love my job , everything about it . i 've worked so hard on the pageant , and i was on the cusp of making it a reality . of course , we 'll never know because of nick . victor : what do you want me to do ? dru : would you talk to your son , please ? i never believed that you were okay with what was happening . victor : no , i 'm not . i 'm very upset that neil is no longer with the company . i agree with you . dru : of course , because -- well , neil knows the ins and outs of newman enterprises . he 's the most loyal employee you 'll ever have , victor . victor : i know that . i know that better than anyone , drucilla . dru : so you 'll talk to your son ? you 're the only one he 'll listen to . victor : i will think about this , all right ? dru : thank you , victor . thank you so much . i know how busy you are . i really appreciate it . oh , god . the house is so pretty , all the christmas decorations . victor : thank you . not far off , is it ? dru : no . bye - bye . victor : bye - bye . bye , drucilla . [ scene_break ] kevin : hey . what 's wrong ? you okay ? lily : yes . kevin : you 're crying . lily : look , it 's nothing , okay ? just go have your coffee . i 'm fine . just go , okay ? kevin : what , am i still the leper ? i thought we got past that . lily : look , why are n't you listening to me ? i do n't want to talk to you . kevin : i hate seeing you so sad . lily : oh , really ? is that right ? kevin : lily , not a day goes by that i do n't feel guilty about the things that i did . some of those things hurt you , so when i see you upset like this , i ca n't help but feel a little responsible . lily : well , you 're not . at least not this time . kevin : so then talk to me . tell me what 's wrong . [ scene_break ] malcolm : neil , why do n't you just go talk to your wife ? neil : i have . she told me i 'm crazy . listen , i know that once upon a time , you and drucilla had something going on . if you 're worried it 'll be too uncomfortable for me to have you around , then do n't be . look , man , i am totally secure with my marriage . malcolm : as you should be . drucilla 's crazy about you . neil : then what 's the deal ? why are you being so selfish ? malcolm : selfish ? neil : yeah , what else do you want to call it ? i mean , first you put nate through hell , thinking you were dead , then you breeze back into town , charm your niece into adoring you , then you take off again ? do n't you realize you 're gon na hurt that little girl ? do n't you care about her ? malcolm : neil , i care . i care more than you know . neil : then why are you doing this ? there has to be more to this story , malcolm . come on , what 's up ? malcolm : what 's up is that i 'm leaving . now you , you take good care of that daughter of yours , you hear me ? because she 's special . now i told her i was gon na stay in touch with her , and that 's exactly what i 'm gon na do . ( cell phone rings ) neil : hold that thought . ( ring ) neil : neil winters . victor : uh , neil , this is victor . neil : yes , victor , hi . victor : would you mind coming out to the ranch ? neil : sure . is everything okay ? victor : we will talk about it when you get here , all right ? neil : um , i 'll be there as soon as i can . victor : the sooner , the better . neil : certainly . malcolm : big man says jump , you better bounce up outta here . neil : hey , we 're not through discussing this . do you hear me ? do n't you dare leave town without talking to me . [ scene_break ] j.t . : so i 'm still deciding a major . girl : you mean that biology class did n't make you wan na go premed ? j.t . : hell no . i really have no idea what i 'm gon na do with the rest of my life . girl : mm - hmm . j.t . : well , i 'm working part - time for this private detective . that 's pretty fun . girl : it sounds dangerous . j.t . : nah , not so far . girl : well , i 'm sure your girlfriend 's thankful for that then , right ? j.t . : actually , i do n't have a girlfriend . girl : i thought i remember you mentioning someone in class . um , colleen ? j.t . : oh , uh , yeah . well , you know , we 're not together anymore . girl : sorry . j.t . : no , it 's all right . it did n't work out . but i kinda like being unattached . girl : oh , really ? j.t . : yeah . it keeps me outta trouble when i talk to pretty girls like you . [ scene_break ] lily : kevin , why are you doing this to me ? kevin : because i care . because i can see that you 're hurting . lily : look , i said it is n't about you . kevin : you can talk to me . lily : my uncle malcolm just said good - bye to me . kevin : the guy that i met ? lily : he 's leaving town . i do n't know why because he just got here . i mean , he said he might not stay , but ... kevin : you thought he did n't mean it or that he would change his mind ? lily : it 's like , i know i should n't be so upset . you know , it 's silly 'cause i do n't even know him that well . but i do n't know , i ca n't explain it . i feel so connected to him . kevin : i get that . that 's kinda how it was with mikey and me , even though i had n't seen him in , like , ten years . lily : yeah . i do n't know , it was like ... `` wow , he 's so fun , and interesting . and it 's gon na be really great to have him around , `` and i thought that he felt the same way , you know , having this niece that was n't a little kid anymore , that he could talk to like a real person . i thought it might be kinda cool ... like he had a real family . lily : i do n't know , it 's like he acts so tough , and i know it 's 'cause of all the stuff that he 's been through in africa . but i could just tell that deep down , he 's a really , really good person . and with everyone else , he may act all defensive , but with me , you know , we just -- we kid around and we have fun and ... so , uh ... kevin : it 's okay . lily : do n't do that . do n't touch me . do n't ever touch me . i do n't even know why i 'm sitting here talking to you . i do n't know ... kevin : because , because you know i would never hurt you again . lily : do i know that , kevin ? do i really know that ? look , i have to go . i 'm gon na be late for class . [ scene_break ] malcolm : hey , what 'd you say to make her run out like that ? kevin : uh , n - nothing , nothing . i - i was just listening to her . malcolm : look , if you do anything to hurt that girl ... kevin : lily was upset because -- because you 're leaving . malcolm : she told you that ? kevin : yes . malcolm : all right , you listen up . i do n't know you , but i 'm hearing rumors that i do n't like . now i might be leavin ' , but you best believe i got eyes in the back of my head . so if you even think about causing that girl even a little bit of trouble , you 're gon na wish you had n't . you understand ? kevin : look , i 'll tell you the same thing i just told lily . i would never hurt her . malcolm : good . keep it that way and we wo n't have a problem . [ scene_break ] lauren : you know , you were really uptight from work when i got here . what happened ? michael : oh . what happened ? well ... ( clears throat ) my partnership with christine is taking on a whole new dimension . lauren : in what way ? michael : oh , we find ourselves suddenly entering unique new territory , as law partners anyway . we may find ourselves on opposite sides of the same case . lauren : how on earth did that happen ? michael : ( chuckles ) phyllis . lauren : phyllis ? michael : mm - hmm . lauren : i 'm confused . michael : i 'm a lawyer and it confuses me . let 's see , christine and phyllis were not working well together , so i took phyllis on as my client while damon porter remained with christine . you throw a conspiracy charge into the mix and , well , you see where i 'm going with this ? lauren : yes , i do . michael : mm - hmm . lauren : it 's very messy . michael : yeah . i actually thought i was doing christine a favor by taking phyllis off her hands , but little did i know that i might end up actually working against my own law partner . lauren : aha . so let the battle of the wits begin . michael : yes , well , i hope it does n't come to that , though it has been known to happen when coconspirators are on trial . lauren : do you really think there was a conspiracy ? michael : ah , absolutely not . unfortunately , it is my job to convince a jury that there was n't , and that would be the hard part . but if we all keep a cool head , no one panics , we should all be able to work together . lauren : oh , right . you 're talking about phyllis here . that 's a mighty big `` if `` there . i - i ca n't even imagine what a handful as a client she must be . michael : you have no idea . lauren : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] chris : this is the most incriminating statement . paul : `` phyllis : he wo n't be satisfied until you 're dead . `` yeah , i 'd say that 's pretty categorical . chris : `` and when you said this , ms. summers , were you serious ? `` `` no , i was just kidding , your honor , honest . i was just trying to scare the man . `` paul : `` then you 're saying it 's just a coincidence that the defendant shows up at mr. hughes ' door with a sword and subsequently does cause grievous bodily harm ? `` chris : you shoulda been a prosecutor . paul : yeah . chris : do you see the jam i 'm in ? paul : so phyllis is free and clear . she 's off the hook . why would she testify ? chris : she might not have a choice . the d.a . will go to the judge to sever her case from damon 's , drop all the charges against her , and then they 'll have to put her up on the stand and force her to testify about statements her boyfriend made . paul : like did he ever say `` i will kill dominic hughes if he ever comes to genoa city `` ? chris : i could object on relevancy , but there is no guarantee a judge will sustain me . paul , i have to say it . i mean , it was a brilliant idea , but more and more , i am wishing you had never come up with it . [ scene_break ] victor : may i offer you a cup of coffee , neil ? neil : oh , no , thanks . i just got my fix at the coffeehouse . victor : in that case , please make yourself comfortable . neil : thank you . um , you made it sound pretty urgent when you phoned . victor : i heard some rather disturbing news , neil . i want you to confirm it . is it true that you have decided to leave newman enterprises ? neil : yes , victor . i , uh ... i quit . sometimes in life you have to take a stand for what you believe in , and promises were made that were not kept . victor : you mean promises to keep alive certain projects of yours . neil : exactly . see , it 's not the fact that they were killed , it 's the way it was handled . victor : and how was it handled ? neil : all i 'm saying is i can work for you . i ca n't work for nicholas . it 's really a question of style . victor : would you elaborate about that ? neil : nick and i , we do n't see eye to eye on a lot of things . i 'm really not here to whine to you , victor . i 'm -- i 'm off the payroll now . [ scene_break ] olivia : malcolm . malcolm : hey . olivia : so you 're still here . malcolm : yeah , for the moment anyway . i could n't just run out on the coffee shop . i had to do my last shift . olivia : plan on standing in the doorway forever ? olivia : did you decide on whether you 're gon na take me up on my offer of a place to stay ? malcolm : did you think any more about your decision to keep nate from knowing about me ? olivia : that 's not fair , answering a question with a question . malcolm : liv , what 's so fair about lettin ' the boy go on thinkin ' i 'm dead ? olivia : i 'm not gon na let him think that forever , and by the way , it was you who deceived -- malcolm : yeah , i know , i know , you think i messed up . olivia , i 'm standing here because i wan na do right by him . that 's why i came back . olivia : well , if you want to do right by him , you 'll wait . the question is , are you gon na wait here with me ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : so you want to go out this week ? girl : yeah . j.t . : yeah , can you squeeze me in between classes ? girl : yeah , give me a call . j.t . : oh , you bet . i 'm gon na call you . you 'd better pick up your phone . girl : i will . bye . j.t . : all right . j.t . : what do you want ? kevin : real babe . j.t . : what 's it to you ? kevin : nothing , nothing . i was just admiring . j.t . : look , fisher , you know , why do n't you find somebody else who actually cares about what you 're saying ? kevin : come on , man . do we have to do this ? i know i 'm getting tired of it . are n't you ? j.t . : just have a seat . kevin : look , i know we 're never gon na be best friends , but -- j.t . : best friends ? what planet are you living on , fisher ? we 're never gon na be friends at all . kevin : fine , fine . but still , can we give it a rest ? this constant insulting each other all the time , it 's really old . can we for once just talk ? j.t . : what the hell do you want to talk about ? kevin : that girl you were just talking to , one of many ? j.t . : fisher , read my lips , all right ? go away . or better yet , you know , i think i will . kevin : hey , did you ever ... did you ever find mac ? j.t . : yeah , she 's staying at her grandmother 's . kevin : so did it help ? j.t . : did what help ? kevin : the important information that you had for her . did it make her happy like you thought it would ? j.t . : no , no , not really . kevin : that 's too bad . i mean , it sounded like she was upset . j.t . : are you interested in mackenzie ? is that what this is all about ? [ scene_break ] malcolm : liv , to stay here with you , look , it 's tempting . it is . olivia : well , i 'm not trying to pressure you . i just want to be your support . i mean , after everything you 've suffered , all the time you 've spent away from the family , it does n't make any sense for you to run off like this . i 'm offering you a place to stay , a safe haven if you wish . malcolm : well , lord knows we all want a place to feel safe . olivia : this apartment used to be your home . malcolm : yeah , it did . you know , you and nate , you two were the closest thing to family i ever knew . olivia : well , you can stay here , take all the time you need to figure out what you really want . malcolm : wow , you know , things really are n't going the way i pictured they would . olivia : yeah , well , you 're not the same guy who left genoa city three years ago . malcolm : what about you , hmm ? are you the same sweet olivia i remember ? or did you change , too ? olivia : want to stay and find out ? malcolm : i think you just answered my question with a question . oh , lovely , lovely olivia . ( doorbell rings ) dru : liv ! liv , open the door , please . malcolm : no , no , no , no , no . dru : liv , you in there ? malcolm : do n't . dru : liv ? olivia : ca n't this wait till later ? dru : no , it can not . you will never believe what neil 's gone and done . open the door ! malcolm : go , go , go . ( knock on door ) olivia : i 'm coming ! dru : jeez ! golly , what took you so long ? you will never believe what neil 's gone and do -- malcolm , what are you doing here ? malcolm : hello , dru . dru : okay , okay , now i see what took you so long to come to the door . [ scene_break ] paul : so you actually think that phyllis will be forced to testify against damon . chris : if i were a prosecutor and i knew that she had made statements about his desire to make sushi out of dominic hughes , you 'd better believe i 'd make it happen . i have to assume that glenn richards would do the same thing . paul : oh . ca n't you just say nothing ? i mean , it was a private conversation . no one else heard it . oh , asking phyllis to keep her mouth shut . that 's not gon na happen . chris : yeah , thank you . we 're talking about the original loose cannon . there 's no way to predict what she 'll say up on that witness stand , no matter how much she wants to protect damon . paul : so what are you gon na do ? are you required to tell michael ? chris : not legally . paul : if he were just any lawyer ... chris : i would n't even consider it . paul : but he 's not just any lawyer . chris : he is a friend . he is my partner , but if i show this to him , he is ethically bound to take it to the prosecutor . he has to act in his client 's best interest . paul : so you do n't show it to michael . chris : can you imagine how furious he would be if he knew i had it and did n't ? paul : chris , you have a client to protect . you ca n't worry about what makes michael angry . [ scene_break ] lauren : i 'm sorry . phyllis masquerading as a man ? michael : oh , yeah , it 's a gas , as long as you 're not her lawyer . lauren : oh , i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i wo n't laugh anymore . i should be more sensitive . okay , is my humor unattractive ? michael : au contraire . there is not a thing about you that i do n't find very , very attractive . lauren : that was such a nice thing to say . michael : mm - hmm . lauren : mmm . so which one of us is gon na look at the clock first do you think ? michael : no , no , no , no , no , you do n't think we could steal a little more time ? lauren : no , no , let 's look . let 's look . ( gasps ) do you ? michael : oh , man . it breaks my heart . lauren : i know , i know . i 've got so much work to do , but can we reconvene ? michael : all right . will you take a rain check ? lauren : yes . michael : later tonight ? lauren : ooh , later tonight ? michael : yeah . lauren : definitely . okay . see you later , okay ? michael : aw ! lauren : i 'll be back , i promise . michael : wait . lauren : are you stuck ? michael : yeah . lauren : ( laughs ) bye . michael : bye . [ scene_break ] j.t . : you gon na sit there and tell me you got something for mackenzie ? kevin : if i did , would you have a problem with it ? j.t . : yeah . yeah , i would have a big problem with it . look , fisher , i do n't know where your head is now , but you 've been screwed up for so long , i do n't want you anywhere near a girl i care about . kevin : well , it 's not really your choice now , is it ? it 's mac 's . j.t . : okay , look , before you even think about spending a minute with mackenzie , you 'd better fix whatever 's wrong with your head , man . kevin : maybe she 'd like to help me with that . j.t . : help you ? kevin : yeah . mac 's been really sweet to me . she talks to me . she 's helped me a lot already . j.t . : okay , no , no , no . you need so much more help than mackenzie can ever provide for you . kevin : maybe , but still -- j.t . : fisher , i 'm gon na make this really simple for you , so you just listen to me really quick . stay away from her . the last thing mac needs , the very last thing she needs , is some guy hoping she can make him well . [ scene_break ] victor : neil , i 'm sure you have taken into consideration that my son is feeling his way into running one of the biggest and most complex companies in this country . neil : if anyone understands that , victor , it 's me . i know what it 's like to try to fill your shoes . victor : i know you do . any way we can arrive at a middle ground ? neil : life 's too short for a guy like me with my education , my experience , my skills to deal with someone who dis -- hey , listen , i 'm not gon na badmouth nick or give you the impression that i have n't said this to his face . you know , i 'm not mad at nicholas . i 'm not mad at you , for that matter . in all actuality , i 'm not that unhappy being unemployed for awhile . victor : now you know i do n't believe that for a minute . neil : all right , look , um , you want the truth ? nicholas is totally out of control . he 's not listening to or taking advice from the many people that helped make your company what it is today . there 's a lot of talent in that building . victor : yeah , i recruited most of them . neil : you see , nick is too busy exercising his authority over everyone . he 's carrying on the tradition of toughness at the top . the trouble is , he thinks he 's you , and he 's not . he does n't have your experience or your savvy . hey , victor , i strongly suggest that you rein him in . i 'm sorry . i did n't mean for you to find out this way . victor : it 's all right , neil . i respect you , and i appreciate your honesty , although it hurts as hell . thanks for coming by . neil : thank you , victor . [ scene_break ] dru : so i see i broke up your play date here . olivia : malcolm , please , i apologize for my sister 's rude interruption . dru : you do n't have to apologize for me . malcolm : drucilla , your timing was n't very good . dru : my timing is impeccable , and what are you still doing here ? you told me i 'd have nothing to worry about . malcolm : i do n't want you to worry either . dru : but you 're still here . olivia : because i invited him here . malcolm : drucilla , i just wanted to talk to liv . dru : so talk . malcolm : privately . this ai n't got nothing to do with you . dru : i 'm not going anywhere , so say your good - byes . olivia : why are you acting this way ? dru : why are you acting this way ? he 's supposed to be gone ! olivia : this is my home ! i invited him here ! malcolm : ladies , ladies ! see , this is exactly what i did n't want was to come between the two of you . look , i ca n't take this . i got ta go . olivia : no , malcolm -- malcolm : no , no , no , no . olivia , it 's obviously better for everyone if i go . besides , i might not have been able to tear myself off of you . malcolm : i 'm gon na miss you , liv . malcolm : see you when i see you , dru . dru : mmm . olivia : wh -- oh ! [ scene_break ] chris : i know you do n't think it matters , but my relationship with michael is very important to me . paul : no , chris , i understand that . you know , friends and business are a tough mix . chris : i wonder what he would do if the shoe were on the other foot . paul : chris , you have to do what 's best for you , what 's best for you and your client . that is what michael would do . michael : oh , i 'm sorry . what would i do ? putting words in my mouth again , williams ? [ scene_break ] olivia : what gives you the right to come into my home and tell me how to run my life ? dru : if you think i 'm gon na sit around and let that man ruin my family , you are absolutely out of your mind . olivia : he 's not going to do that . it 's all in your head . dru : it 's not all in my head . see , he recognized the wisdom when i asked him to leave genoa city . see , he agreed . olivia : no , he 's leaving genoa city because he understands , because he 's a decent human being , and he knows that he 's causing you pain by being here . dru : no , he recognized the truth here , okay , something my sister just ca n't seem to do . i got ta wonder why . he ai n't gon na commit to you , olivia . you must think you 're gon na get a little mmm - mmm . olivia : wait , wait , no . malcolm and i have always shared something special . do n't you make that cheap ! dru : that is ancient history , and you know it . this is bigger than me . this is about my family . and if malcolm stays in this town , we 're gon na have trouble . olivia : because of lily ? dru : no , because lily wants a stronger relationship with her uncle , and i can not have that , liv . it makes me nervous , and neil 's beginning to wonder why , too . olivia : well , i hope you 're happy with your peace of mind , because you 're the only member of this family that 's glad to see malcolm go ! and do n't you care ? do n't you care that your husband is finally happy that his brother is in his life again ? dru : i 'm just saying it 's better to have a little disappointment now rather than a bigger calamity later . olivia : yeah , keep saying that . maybe you 'll believe it . but we know what this is about -- you , as usual , and your needs coming ahead of everybody else . dru : that is not true . you know i care about you , liv . olivia : you do n't give a damn about me ! just go . just get out of here ! get out ! olivia : oh ! [ scene_break ] victor : connie said you might be here . nick : yeah , i wanted to be here when the kids got home from school , since sharon 's being at work is so new . luckily , i was able to get away . victor : how are things going at newman enterprises ? nick : great . no problems . victor : i understand that neil winters quit . nick : yes , he did . it was his decision . victor : really ? hmm . do you mind if we discuss that ? nick : why not ? so what happened ? did he come talk to you ? i knew this was coming . look , i need to know something . am i running this company or not ? that 's what we need to discuss . [ next_on ] jack : we may be divorced , but i 'll always love you . victor : obviously , you have no desire to consult with me . nick : this company is either mine to run or it 's not . nikki : you give me no choice but to give you your wedding present right here , right now . | victor heard nick 's side of things with neil , and agreed not to interfere in how he ran ne . he did , however , suggest that nick consider whether or not losing neil was worth it . jack and phyllis shared coffee , and he told her to save herself even if it meant watching damon go down for what had happened with dominic . jack insisted he 'd always love phyllis . christine refused to answer michael 's questions and left him alone with paul , who was also tight- lipped . michael suspected they were hiding something . alone with phyllis , he suggested they had evidence clearing phyllis but incriminating damon . phyllis said it was time to put herself first , like jack had said . christine told damon about the evidence , but insisted they not come forward just yet . damon was reluctant to go along with it . dru and neil chastised devon about skipping a class . he got defensive and stormed away from a family dinner , followed closely by lily who was still upset about malcolm . dru was hopeful when nick phoned and asked neil to meet with him the following morning at ne . bobby accused nikki of trying to make herself feel better about something when she insisted she 'd pay for the renovations to his condo . she broke down in tears and he took her in his arms . victor walked in and found them this way . |
sharon : how was your breakfast meeting ? brad : went well . you all set for this morning ? sharon : yeah . uh , yeah . i was just -- i was looking over my notes . i know this is a very important appearance . brad : you 'll be great . sharon : that 's what you always say . brad : i 'm always right . sharon : so , um , anything else on the agenda for today ? brad : that 's it . we do this this morning , and we head back to genoa city . i 'm sure you 're anxious to get home , see your son and your husband . sharon : look , brad , um ... you know , what happened last night , um ... i know things got a little dicey there , um , but ... we came to our senses and did the right thing . sharon : we did do the right thing . you feel that way , too , do n't you ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : nicholas ? phyllis : ( whispering ) all right , he 's not here . just as well . it 's just as well . ( doorbell rings ) phyllis : jack . jack : you do n't look happy to see me . i think i know why . [ scene_break ] nikki : miguel 's getting a fresh pot . nick : i 'll wait . nikki : well , you 're up early this morning . nick : i wanted to make sure i got here in time to take noah to his basketball day camp . nikki : what a great father you are -- being up so early , especially after that late night last night . nick : yeah , it was , uh , it was quite a night . nikki : you must have been exhausted when you got home . nick : why do you ask ? nikki : well , honey , you 're still in your suit . let me guess -- you stumbled through the front door and just crashed on the sofa . looks like somebody had a little too much champagne . [ scene_break ] dru : hey , did you see the sale in fenmore 's here ? neil : like i care about sales . devon : morning , guys . dru : morning ! neil : good morning . devon : hey , is my mom up yet ? dru : unh - unh . neil : she 's still sleeping . dru : what 's wrong ? devon : i woke up in the middle of the night and heard her pacing around in her room , and i 'm thinking that something 's going on with her . dru : what ? devon : i have no idea . i mean , i hate to even say it , but i 'm thinking it maybe has something to do with the drugs . dru : oh , good lord . devon : no , uh ... she 's been clean for a couple of months , but could she be missing it ? neil : well , devon , that 's a question that you 're gon na have to ask your mother , you know ? she 's gon na fight those cravings for the rest of her life . i certainly have n't seen any signs of relapse . devon : well , i hope not . i 'm gon na grab something to eat . dru : okay . you know , it 's a daggone shame that boy has to carry around this kind of weight for his mother . it 's not right , neil . it 's not right . neil : you still want her out of here , do n't you ? dru : i did n't say she could stay here forever . neil : no , neither did i . and i 'm just as concerned about devon as you are . dru : but ? neil : you really feel that yolanda 's ready to make it on her own ? because i 'm not sure she 's ready for that . and as a matter of fact , i do n't think devon is ready for that . [ scene_break ] kevin : morning , mom . gloria : mmm . kevin : i brought your paper . gloria : mm - hmm . kevin : is something wrong ? gloria : ( whispers ) john . ( normal voice ) you know , he knows i lied about the wedding expenses . he knows i used the extra money to bail tom out of jail , and he does n't even seem upset . kevin : that 's a bad thing ? gloria : what if it 's an act ? what if he was just holding back so he would n't ruin the wedding ? what if he really is furious ? kevin : okay , shh , shh . calm down . calm down . gloria : no , not calm down . i did some really stupid things , kevin . kevin : shh , shh , shh , shh . gloria : good morning , sweetheart . john : good morning . gloria : how did you sleep ? john : not very well . now there 's something on my mind i want to talk to you about . kevin : okay . i 'll get out of your hair . john : no , do n't leave , kevin . this concerns both of you . gloria : both of us ? john : it 's about the situation with your ex - husband tom . [ scene_break ] sheila : hi . you 've reached brenda 's voice mail . please leave a message , and i 'll get back to you as soon as i can . thanks for calling . ( beep ) scott : hey , brenda , it 's scott . listen , call me back as soon as you get this , okay ? thanks . wonder where she is . [ scene_break ] lauren : do you like that ? michael : mm - hmm . lauren : why are n't you opening your eyes ? michael : because i was having the most incredible dream . lauren : tell me about it . michael : i dreamt that somehow i had convinced the most beautiful girl in the world to marry me . lauren : surprise . it 's not a dream . michael : yeah ? wait . you mean we 're really married ? lauren : we 're really married . michael : mmm . and right now , we 're all alone on a yacht ? lauren : yeah , if you do n't count the captain , the chef , first mate and a couple of other guys i saw around here . michael : oh . does it get any better than this ? lauren : mmm . i do n't know . but , honey , we have our whole lives to find out . man : good morning , sir . michael : good morning , sir . mmm ! lauren : oh ! that looks delicious . michael : wow . man : for the newlyweds , i have prepared eggs benedict , yogurt and fresh fruit . lauren : mmm . man : or if you 'd prefer , i could cook up an omelet made to order . lauren : oh , no , no , no . this looks fantastic . thank you so much . michael : great . man : then i 'll leave you to enjoy your breakfast . the captain will be by shortly to give you today 's schedule . michael : thank you very much . lauren : thanks . michael : uh , schedule ? lauren : ( laughs ) michael : just how much preplanning went into this trip ? lauren : mmm . you 're about to find out . michael : ooh , am i ? lauren : mm - hmm . michael : mmm . lauren : ta - da ! michael : thank you . lauren : you 're welcome . michael : hmm . [ scene_break ] phyllis : what makes you think i 'm not happy to see you ? jack : i was a jerk at the reception last night . i know we 've had our differences lately . i 've no business talking to you like that . phyllis : are you here to apologize ? jack : and to bring a peace offering . phyllis : what 's in the bag ? jack : coffee and danish . phyllis : jack , you did n't have to go to all the trouble . jack : it 's no trouble . i love have breakfast with my favorite gal . so what do you say ? am i forgiven ? phyllis : well , who could say no to a man who comes bearing gifts ? jack : well , good . i 'll get a couple of mugs . it 's gon na taste better that way . jack : here we go . got you a latte , just like you like it . phyllis : oh , good . great . latte . i like that in the morning . jack : there we are . phyllis : ah , thank you . good , good , good , good , good . jack : hey . feel like i should have gotten you decaf . phyllis : why is that ? jack : i do n't know . you seem a little edgy . phyllis : oh , no , not at all . i 'm fine . i mean , i 'm a little nervous . i 'm about to meet nikki , and i have to get ready , and -- jack : well , why do n't you give her a call ? you could move the meeting back a little bit . phyllis : no , no , i ca n't . my day is already jam - packed . i ca n't do that . i just , i ... need to get ready . listen , this is really sweet of you , but -- jack : but it would be easier if i was n't here right now . phyllis : rain check ? jack : sure . hey . i know i do n't say this enough . you do know how much you mean to me ? phyllis : here you go . i need to get dressed , so ... jack : okay . i 'll show myself out . phyllis : okay . see you later . [ scene_break ] nick : i did n't have that much to drink last night . nikki : how late did you stay ? nick : i do n't know . i was n't wearing a watch . nikki : who else was there ? nick : i do n't remember , mom . i was wiped out . you know , i have n't been sleeping that well lately . i just wanted to get home . nikki : so what 's going on with sharon ? nick : she 's in st. louis . nikki : i know that . how are things going out there ? nick : from what i 've heard , she 's doing great . nikki : oh , so you talked to her . nick : no . she left a message before i got home last night . nikki : have you called her back ? nick : no , mom , but i will . are there any other details of my life you need to know about ? nikki : i 'm sorry . i 'm just curious . you all right ? you do n't seem like yourself . nick : i 'm fine . so please stop asking . [ scene_break ] brad : the answer 's yes , sharon . we did the right thing last night . sharon : it was hard , though , resisting temptation . brad : very hard . sharon : well , we let things go too far . it should n't have gone that far . brad : well , um ... i ca n't say i 'm completely sorry about that . i enjoyed our kiss . ( cell phone ringing ) sharon : hello ? nick : hey , it 's me . i was just calling to see how things are going . sharon : hi , honey . um , did you get my message ? nick : yeah . i 'm sorry i did n't call you back last night . i got home pretty late . sharon : how was the wedding ? nick : it was good . everyone missed you . sharon : well , i 'm sorry i could n't be there . nick : yeah , i am , too . so , uh ... what 's your plan for the day ? sharon : i just have this one last appearance this morning , and then brad and i are coming home . he filled in for drucilla . um , but anyway , i have to get ready , so i 'll just , um -- i 'll see you tonight . okay , bye . brad : i 've got to get going . i have to make a few calls . i 'll check back with you later . ( door opens ) ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] gloria : you want to talk to us about tom ? john : yes . that man has cast a dark shadow over this family from the day he arrived in genoa city . now it would be one thing if he was just a painful reminder of the past . but he 's become a threat . and i want to assure both of you that he will be dealt with . so you no longer have to live in fear . and very soon , you 'll both be able to put whatever anxiety about this man you 've had behind you , once and for all . that i promise . gloria : oh , john . oh , john , i hope you are right . john : oh , sweetheart ... gloria : because you have no idea how much i want that . [ scene_break ] dru : ( quietly ) baby ? neil : mmm ? dru : listen , i 'm not suggesting that we toss yolanda out on the street . no , what i 'm saying is , let 's evaluate the situation , right ? neil : mm - hmm . dru : the longer that she stays in our home , the more of an effect she 's gon na have on our son . neil : i agree with you . she is n't the best influence . dru : okay . then what are we gon na do about it ? neil : i do n't know . i wish i did . dru : we 'd better figure out something quick . neil : okay . well , you got any ideas ? dru : well , yes , i do , as a matter of fact . yolanda : hey , everyone . it 's a beautiful morning , is n't it ? dru : ( normal voice ) yes , it is . yes , it is . we noticed you slept late . yolanda : ah , i was n't sleeping , actually . i was looking through want ads . dru : oh . neil : so what are you looking for ? yolanda : a job . i 've decided that it 's time that i finally got one . [ scene_break ] michael : three guesses how we 're gon na be spending our time , huh ? lauren : that 's right , honey . we 're going snorkeling . there are some great reefs around here . i thought we could explore together . michael : mmm , i love 'em . i love 'em , i love 'em . ( cell phone ringing ) michael : ( groans ) can we throw that thing overboard ? lauren : no . i ca n't believe you 're giving me a hard time . i know you 've got one . michael : oh , no , no , no . lauren : yours is right on you . michael : i 'm prepared , right ? lauren : you 're so bad . ooh , it 's scott . michael : tell him hello for me . lauren : okay . hi , honey . scott : hey , mom . how 's life on the high seas ? lauren : it is wonderful . so where are you ? scott : i 'm at the coffeehouse . just wanted to call and say hello and let you know that your wedding made the front page of the `` chronicle . `` lauren : really ? will you save me a copy ? scott : i bought ten of 'em . lauren : okay . so what 's next for you ? are you going back to toronto to finish your book ? scott : that 's the plan , yeah . but i will be back really soon , so do n't worry . genoa city is my home now . lauren : oh , boy , i love hearing that . scott : well , look , i know you probably want to get back to michael . one question and then i 'll let you go . lauren : sure . what ? scott : i was wondering if by any chance you talked to jack or paul recently about brenda . lauren : um , no . why ? scott : it 's nothing . it 'll wait . lauren : okay . listen , i really wanted to thank you for giving me a first peek at your manuscript . i can not wait to read it . scott : well , i hope you enjoy it . lauren : i 'm sure i will . scott : okay . well , listen , i wo n't take up any more of your time . you go and enjoy your honeymoon . lauren : all right , sweetie . and i love you so much , more than i could possibly ever tell you . scott : i feel the same way . bye , mom . lauren : bye . all right , well , that settles it . i have the best kid in the whole world . michael : mm - hmm . you have the very , very best kid and the best ears ... lauren : ( laughs ) michael : and face ... lauren : oh , and i just can not wait to read his book . michael : oh . no , no , no . i believe we were in the middle of something when that phone rang . lauren : we were ? michael : mm - hmm . i think we were right about , um ... here , here , and i was here and maybe here . right here ... here ... around there ... [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) scott : hey , brenda . sheila : hi , scott . how are you ? scott : i 'm good . i tried calling you a few minutes ago , but i got your voice mail . sheila : the battery in my cell phone died . i was recharging it . so how was the wedding ? scott : everybody had a great time . i wish you could have been there . sheila : your mom was happy ? scott : yeah , yeah , she was happier than i 've ever seen her . it was an honor to walk her down the aisle . she looked amazing . sheila : i 'll bet she did . scott : i 'll give you the rest of the details when i see you . sheila : well , when will that be ? scott : i 'm not sure . i 'm still coming back to toronto . sheila : when , exactly ? scott : a couple of days . sheila : well , perfect . [ scene_break ] michael : captain . man : hello , mr. baldwin . i see you 're ready for some snorkeling . lauren : ( laughs ) michael : lauren said we 'll be sailing by some great reefs . man : indeed . in fact , there 's a spectacular one about a quarter league east . if you like , we could anchor the yacht here where the waters are calm . i could take you out in one of the launches . michael : oh . that sounds great . lauren ? lauren : you mean now ? man : uh , we 'd have to , otherwise we 'd fall too far behind schedule . lauren : oh . michael : come on , come on . let 's go . lauren : well , yeah , you know , it sounds great , but i 'd rather not go right now . michael : uh - huh . you sure ? lauren : honey , i really -- i want to read scott 's book . all right ? will you be too disappointed if i do n't go ? michael : yes , i 'm disappointed . this is outrageous . this is our honeymoon . we should be together . and if we ca n't do that , what 's the point ? i mean , let 's just turn this boat around and go home . i do n't care . lauren : oh , you stop it . i 'll go with you tomorrow . okay ? michael : mm , all right . lauren : ( chuckles ) michael : okay , fine . okay . you know what ? if i do n't come back with a fish , i will come back in one . lauren : oh , please , not in a fish . michael : mmm . lauren : all right . michael : all right . lauren : i love you . michael : love you , too . fish . fish calling me . the call of the ocean . lauren : go have a good time . tell me all about it . michael : must get fish . must ... i love you . lauren : i love you . michael : captain . i love you . lauren : i love you . lauren : i think i 'll take a bath first . [ scene_break ] brad : ready to go ? sharon : ready as i 'll ever be . brad : let 's get out of here . sharon : brad , um , before we go , there 's one thing i want to say . brad : sure . sharon : um ... i just want you to know how much your friendship means to me . that 's one reason why i 'm glad nothing else happened last night , because ... if i did n't have you , who else would i have to turn to for advice ? brad : i feel the same way , sharon . sharon : good . because i just could n't bear losing you , brad . i just ... i could n't bear it . brad : that 's not going to happen . i promise . [ scene_break ] nikki : did i hear you talking to somebody ? nick : yeah , i just called sharon . nikki : oh ! how is she ? nick : she 's good . she has one more appearance today , and then she and brad will be coming home . nikki : okay . so how are you doing ? any regrets ? nick : regrets about what ? nikki : about not going to st. louis with her . i know you said that that was the best thing , but do you still feel that way ? noah : hi , dad . nikki : hey , there he is . nick : hey , little man . how 'd you sleep last night ? noah : great . it was fun sleeping in your old room . nikki : well , you 're gettin ' off to a late start . it 's a good thing your dad 's driving you . you can have breakfast in the car . noah : i 'm starving . nikki : yeah ? well , let 's turn around , march into the kitchen . ( doorbell rings ) nikki : i 'm going with you . honey , can you get that , please ? nick : yeah . what are you doing here ? phyllis : uh , i - i came here to see nikki . we had a meeting scheduled . nick : oh , yeah . come on in . phyllis : is she here ? nick : yeah . she 's in the kitchen with noah . she 'll be right out . phyllis : um , listen , nicholas ... nick : no . not here , not now . noah : all set . nick : all right . let 's get going . i 'm gon na take him to his basketball camp , but i 'm not gon na stay . i 'll be right back . wait for me , all right ? phyllis : okay . nikki : hi , phyllis . phyllis : hey . nikki : i was hoping that was you at the door . you want some coffee ? phyllis : um , no , thank you . nikki : okay . well , then let 's get started . i 've been thinking about our plans for the jabot wellness centers , and i know we talked about approaching jack together , but now i 'm thinking maybe it would be better if i went to him by myself . phyllis : oh , why is that ? nikki : well , i could n't help but notice the tension between you and jack last night . i think he might respond better if i approach him initially alone . i mean , do n't worry . i will make it very clear that this is half your idea . but once i get him on board , then later on , we can talk about the particulars ... hello , phyllis ? phyllis : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . go on , please . nikki : i was saying that i think jack will respond better if i go to him by myself . phyllis : yeah , i -- i understand you thinking that . it 's not necessary . jack came over this morning , and he apologized . nikki : oh , really ? so everything is okay between the two of you ? phyllis : mm - hmm . it looks that way . nikki : oh . well , why did n't you say so ? then we 're back to plan `` a. `` you and i can go to jack together , get him on board . i really think we can have something on paper by the end of the week . phyllis : oh , that soon ? nikki : well , when were you planning on doing it ? phyllis : uh ... honestly , i was n't sure . nikki : can you give me some rough estimate ? next week , next month ? phyllis : i - i do n't know . i -- i 'm -- i do n't ... i - i do n't know . i ca n't really commit right now . i just -- nikki : boy , you and nicholas ... phyllis : me and nicholas what ? nikki : well , you 're just both so touchy this morning . too much champagne last night ? anyway , um , i 'm heading into town . i 'll walk you out . phyllis : um , nikki , i would love that cup of coffee after all . um , do you mind if just pour myself a cup ? nikki : fine . sure . be my guest . miguel 's in the kitchen if you need anything . phyllis : thank you . nikki : all right , see you later . phyllis : okay . [ scene_break ] yolanda : well , these jobs are the ones i 'm gon na call today . what do you think , neil ? are they any good ? neil : hmm ? uh ... yeah . yeah , especially this one at the top . that -- i think you 'd be great at any of them , yolanda . yolanda : thank you . devon : when are you gon na start calling ? yolanda : i guess now is as good a time as any . dru : i second that . you can use the phone right there or lily 's phone or -- yolanda : you know what ? thank you , but i do n't want to tie up your phone lines . i think i 'll go to the coffeehouse . devon : well , hey , i 'll go with you . dru : wait , wait , whoa , whoa . you be careful , and keep your eye on the clock . i do n't want you to be late for your study group at the library , okay ? devon : i wo n't be late . yolanda : do n't worry , dru . i wo n't let my son be late . all right . neil : watch your back , kid . dru : you know what , neil ? neil : what ? dru : that woman getting a job ... neil : hmm ? dru : that would be the answer to our prayers , i swear . neil : yeah ? maybe it would open your eyes to something . dru : such as ? neil : that you 've been judging that lady a little too harshly . dru : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) lauren : come in . man : i 'm sorry to disturb you , mrs. baldwin . lauren : oh , that 's okay . is there a problem ? man : a small one , i 'm afraid . i do n't have some of the spices your husband requested for dinner . but not to worry . we 're still close enough to shore . the mate and i can take the other launch to a nearby harbor . lauren : oh , that 's okay . you do n't have to do that . man : it 's no problem . i 'll leave this here for you , but i 'm sure you wo n't need it . lauren : all right . thank you . man : you 're welcome . lauren : all right . here we go . [ lauren sips champagne and starts reading the manuscript . ] [ scene_break ] gloria : oh , perfect . kevin : here , mom . gloria : thank you . kevin : sure . gloria : oh , cheers . kevin : cheers . gloria : ( laughs ) mmm . mmm . kevin : hey , mom , you know , i ca n't believe mr. abbott said all those nice things about me . do you think he meant them ? gloria : of course he did . i always knew that he 'd come around . gloria : he just needed some time to figure out what a wonderful young man you are . kevin : well , it 's pretty obvious he 's forgiven you , too . gloria : yeah . but when he said he wanted to talk to us about your father , i thought my heart was gon na stop . but he only wanted to protect us . shame on me for not having faith in him . because he loves me so much . i do n't know why i ever doubted that . but now ... it 's like a whole new beginning for all of us . gloria : what is it , kevin ? kevin : nothing . gloria : no , no , you tell me . kevin : nothing . it 's ... i think it 's terrific that mr. abbott wants to look after us , you know , but , um , i 'm worried about tom . i 'm worried he might try and do something . gloria : i ca n't imagine what . everything 's out in the open , and he does n't have power over us anymore . kevin : i know . gloria : so why are you so worried ? kevin : because ... whenever anything in my life is going well , something always happens . and i hate the thought that tom might do something to mess up our lives again . gloria : but john ... is looking after us now . and , baby , nothing bad is going to happen . [ scene_break ] john : `` tom fisher . `` [ a letter from tom fisher . ] john : `` john , i 'm sure you 're wondering why i 'm writing to you . i wanted to give you a little head 's up , just between us guys . just between us husbands of gloria , to be specific . there 's something you do n't know , but you 'd be real interested in knowing . gloria and i were never legally divorced . `` ( sighs ) john : `` she 's been desperate to keep you from finding out . so desperate , she 's been throwing your money at me to buy my silence . i went along with it for awhile , but my conscience has been eating away at me . you need to know the truth , mr. abbott . sorry to be the bearer of bad news , but gloria is still my wife . `` son of a ... [ scene_break ] devon : are you sure you got enough quarters , mom ? yolanda : yeah , i 'm good . devon : well , listen , why do n't you just use my cell phone ? it would be a lot easier . yolanda : oh , no , devon . i appreciate that , but i want to do this on my own . devon : okay . i 'll stick around for a little bit if you want me to . yolanda : that is all right . i do n't want you to be late for your study group 'cause if you are , i will never hear the end of it from drucilla , so , no . ( chuckles ) devon : um , i wanted to tell you , mom , i 'm very proud of you . yolanda : thanks . devon : it 's so great , the way you 've turned things around . it 's like you 've really started caring about yourself , and that is really great to see . yolanda : well , i 'm not just doing this for myself , devon . i 'm doing this for you , too . once i get a job and my own apartment , you wo n't have to live with the winters anymore . you can live with me . we can have our own place . [ scene_break ] lauren : ( reading . ) `` how did this happen ? allison asked herself . how did she lose everything that mattered to her ? the doctor she 'd adored from the moment she saw him , the baby she 'd carried inside of her for nine months and loved more than she ever thought possible . she once knew such happiness . how did her world fall apart ? but allison knew the answer to that painful question . it was all because of her , because of ingrid . first she stole allison 's husband , and then her son ... what ? it sounds just like ... lauren : but that 's not possible . i never told scott about sheila . unless he somehow found out , but ... no , i 'm sure it 's just a coincidence . ( launch approaches ) lauren : ( sighs ) i 'm sure that 's all it is . [ scene_break ] sharon : oh , stop it . come on . they were n't that impressed . brad : are you kidding me ? you rattled off every detail about the spring line by heart . you blew them away . you 're in for some major kudos when we get home . i 'm gon na tell everyone what a great job you did . brad : did i say something wrong ? sharon : no , it 's just ... it 's not that i do n't want to go home , it 's just ... a part of me wishes this trip would never end . [ scene_break ] nick : thanks for waiting . phyllis : well , you said we need to talk . nick : yeah ... about what happened last night . phyllis : nothing happened last night . nicholas , nothing happened . [ scene_break ] scott : hi , man . kevin : hey , scott . scott : just givin ' you a head 's up . i 'm going back to toronto this afternoon . kevin : wow . so soon ? scott : i was gon na leave in a couple of days , but i figure with my mom 's wedding , i want to get back here as soon as possible . so i 'm just gon na go finish my book and then move to genoa city . kevin : wow . how long are you gon na be gone ? scott : it 's hard to say . i 'm hoping brenda and i can get this wrapped up pretty quickly . kevin : yeah , you been working on that thing for awhile now . i bet you 're eager to get done with it , huh ? scott : in more ways than one . kevin : what does that mean ? scott : it 's my writing partner . everyone keeps telling me how strange she 's been acting . and i 've always defended her . but i 'm starting to wonder if what they were saying is right . there 's something about her that does n't add up . [ scene_break ] lauren : ( reading . ) `` allison screamed . but if ingrid heard her , she did n't show it . she just glared at allison , murder in her eyes . without another word , she turned and walked out , leaving allison tied to the chair in the old farmhouse . `` lauren : oh , my god . this is my story . everything that scott wrote happened to me . it 's impossible . sheila : impossible but true . right , lauren ? [ next_on ] victoria : what 's going on with you and sharon these days ? john : now we know . ashley : the only question is what are you gon na do about it ? sheila : do you really think they could keep me locked up ? you go ahead . you pinch yourself . because i am real . | devon is very upset and worried . `` i heard my mother pacing in her room all night . has anyone seen her this morning ? `` seems that yolanda is sleeping in late this morning . devon worries that his mother is missing the drugs and the lifestyle . neil knows that yolanda will always crave the drugs , but only she knows how she is feeling about the drugs . yolanda comes out soon and is bright and cheery . she announces that she is going to be looking for a job now . drucilla smiles at neil . the day before , drucilla told neil that she felt that yolanda should be moving out soon and she feels that this job idea is playing right into their hands . neil worries that yolanda is n't ready to go out and live on her own , and he also feels that devon is n't ready to have her move out either . later at the coffeehouse , devon and yolanda are together . he wants to help her find a job , but she wants to do that on her own . she tells him that soon she will be able to afford an apartment and when that happens , devon will be able to come and live with her instead of the winters . devon smiles at that idea . phyllis shows up for her meeting with nikki . nick answers the door . he is surprised finding her at the door and asks her what she is doing . she says that she has a meeting and so he lets her in . nick leaves with noah , but says that he will be back . phyllis and nikki have their meeting but it soon becomes clear to nikki that phyllis is n't listening to her . phyllis shakes herself out of her dull fog and tries to have a conversation . nikki shakes her head at phyllis . `` gees you and nick you both are acting strange this morning . `` phyllis waits at the house and soon nick returns to talk to her about the night before . she does n't want to talk about it . as far as she is concerned , nothing happened . ' brenda ' calls scott . he had called her earlier but did n't get an answer . he tells her that he will be home in a day or two . she is looking forward to seeing him when he gets back . she asks if his mother has read the book yet . she has n't . he is sure that she will soon though . scott wants to talk some more but the line is breaking up and sheila ca n't hear him anymore . they hang up . later on , scott decides that something is wrong with his writing partner and decides that he will be leaving genoa city much earlier . `` something just is n't adding up with ' brenda ' . john is alone at the house . gloria and kevin have gone out to the coffeehouse together . the mail has come . john finds an envelope with his name and address on it but nothing else . he opens the letter and looks at the bottom of it . it has been signed by tom fisher . john reads : `` there is something that i think that you should know john . gloria and i were never really legally divorced . she has been paying me for months to keep me quiet about it . i thought that you should know . `` john crumples up the letter and pounds his fist on the desk . lauren has a whole itinerary planned for her honeymoon and michael will learn about it as they go along . they have snorkeling equipment and the first stop is to do a little of that along with some fishing . the captain comes to get the happy couple to take them out but lauren begs off . `` you go along michael . i want to stay here and read some of scott 's book . `` michael is not pleased with that idea , but he leaves with the captain who will take him out to sea . they will return later to meet with lauren later . lauren settles in and relaxes . she flips the page , and takes a sip of her champagne . she starts to read . soon , lauren gets to the part in the story where a character is upset because she lost her husband and then her baby to another woman . lauren finds that very strange to read . `` could he know ? i never told him , so where would he hear ? never mind . it is probably just a coincidence . `` lauren continues reading . soon she has to stop again . `` what ? `` lauren reads how a woman is tied to a chair and held in a farmhouse . that is too close for comfort . lauren jumps up in the bed . `` this ? could it be ? `` she flips the pages reading ahead and recognizes what she is reading . `` how could it be ? is it possible ? `` `` yes ! it is possible lauren ! `` lauren looks over the manuscript to the doorway . she sees sheila standing before her clear as day and real as ever . |
kevin : hey , how long before we have to leave for court ? michael : we still have a few minutes . kevin : well , it 's supposed to rain . gloria : seems appropriate , somehow . kevin : why do you say that ? gloria : because one year ago today , john married me for the second time . kevin : it 's your anniversary ? gloria : it should 've been . michael : i did n't know that . gloria : so let it rain . 'cause the sun 's never really come out for me since the day john died . kevin : do n't be sad , mom . geez , if i were you , i 'd be mad as hell . gloria : believe me , i am , kevin . i mean , the nerve of those two , jack and ashley , taking me to court to keep more from calling myself mrs. john abbott . kevin : talk about low . gloria : yeah . all they care about is making money and hurting me . cold as stone , those two . kevin : it just seems so petty -- trying to take away your name . gloria : it does n't matter what they try to do , i will always be john abbott 's widow . michael : okay , gloria , i need to warn you . your not being legally married to john was the decision of the probate court . and no matter how much you disagree with it , it 's legally binding . a sure way to turn the judge off is to pretend it 's not . kevin : excuse me . gloria : what a wonderful day that was . john and i stood in front of the minister and pledged to share our lives . [ gloria sees the spirit of john ] john : oh , my , you looked so radiant that day . gloria : i felt so beautiful . so loved . john : you were ... and you still are . gloria : i know it sounds silly ... but sometimes i can almost feel you right here with me , john . michael : did you say something ? gloria : no . [ scene_break ] jack : a judge has already ruled the marriage was invalid . ashley : let 's hope that 's enough . jack : it will be , sis . by the end of the day , gloria will be back to being a fisher -- and there 's not a damn thing she can do about it . [ jack sees john 's spirit ] john : oh , i would n't be too sure of that , jackie . ashley : i hope you 're right , jack . i hope everything goes smooth today . jack : what ? john : you know , i barely recognize you -- the man you 've become . have you no shame ? jack : shame ? how do you think i feel every time that woman calls herself `` mrs. john abbott ? `` john : and why should it matter to you what she calls herself ? jack : because my name is john abbott , too . and i do n't wan na be in any way associated with the woman responsible for your death . john : now , jack , gloria is not responsible ! and stop saying it . jack : dad , you never saw this woman for what she is . john : you never gave her a chance . jackie , you have become so self - involved , you do n't even know what day this is . jack : no , i know what day it is . it is the last day gloria can call herself an abbott . [ scene_break ] dru : you know what ? i just , i think it 's so fantastic that we 're doing this . neil : all right , pretty ladies , take a break . i made us some coffee . dru : thank you , honey . victoria : oh , thank you . dru : hey , how you doing , man ? that 's what i forgot -- my rain gear . professor korbel : the weatherman said 80 % chance . victoria : yeah , and we know how accurate they are . professor korbel : seemed pretty confident . neil : hey , brother , you want some coffee ? professor korbel : do n't mind if i do . dru : all right , then . neil : sure . dru : thank you , honey professor korbel : looks like you 're getting the place ready for the after party . dru : oh , yeah . well , we 're expect some very important vips at the benefit tonight . and so my husband and i decided to throw a real special after party , right , honey ? neil : yes , indeed . everything look ok ? professor korbel : well , i would n't dare complain after you offered the place for free . neil : well , how could i say no ? i mean , victoria asked me to do it . look at that pretty face . dru : yeah . professor korbel : yeah , well , i imagine it 's next to impossible to refuse a request from the charming ms. newman . victoria : what can i say ? [ scene_break ] brad : hi . sharon : hi . are you okay ? brad : just another day at the mill . brad : you know , it 's funny , is n't it ? i put a little tape on the arm of my secretary 's chair ... i do n't know . last time i heard , that was n't a hanging offense . sharon : when cameron faked that setup and the police came after me ... brad : but no one 's come after me , sharon . i do n't want you worrying . sharon : sure . no problem . you may be implicated in a murder when you 're really innocent , but i 'll put that right out of my mind . brad : do that . sharon : i talked to dru last night . she said that they searched the whole building . brad : oh , yeah , fun times . sharon : did they find anything ? brad : well , if the police did , they neglected to call and tell me about it . sharon : smart aleck . brad : heard anything from jack ? sharon : no . not since yesterday when i left here , but i know that he has this hearing with ashley this morning , so i 'm not worried . brad : yeah , about this thing with gloria ? jack say anything about my mother ? sharon : you mean , after he introduced himself at the club ? brad : yeah , i 'm sure he had a lot of questions . sharon : lots . brad : you did n't say anything ? sharon : no , of course i did n't . i felt bad lying to him , but rebecca 's past has to stay in the past . victor : morning . hope none of you were too inconvenienced by the police being in the building yesterday . brad : it was n't , more disruptive to the workday than anything else . sharon : fortunately , i left before the whole thing got rolling . victor : it 's a terrible thing . everyone will cooperate with the authorities . the sooner we find the culprit , the sooner we can get back to our normal lives around here . phyllis : thank you . victor : what are you doing here ? i thought you 'd be in the hospital having your baby . phyllis : oh , yeah , well , unfortunately , wishing does not make it so . victor : mm - hmm . any problems ? phyllis : no , just a daughter who does n't wan na come out and a very impatient mom . victor : a stubborn daughter ? phyllis : yes . victor : you 're not going to work today , are you ? phyllis : oh , victor , it 's better than sitting around at home . that 'd drive me nuts . plus , i have act to work on until nick gets here . he 's gon na drive me to the doctor 's . we 're gon na see what 's taking so long . victor : well , do n't work too hard , all right ? phyllis : i 'm not . nick : hey . phyllis : hey . nick : you ready ? phyllis : uh , yeah , i 'm -- i 'm gon na just take care of something in my off victor : phyllis , if you will excuse us . son , i 'd like to talk to you a minute . phyllis : okay . nick : i 'll see ya . victor : kindly close the door . what 's up ? victor : i heard something very interesting in regard to the police investigation -- michael baldwin told me . nick : what 's that ? victor : seems some fingerprints were found on the tape used in carmen mesta 's murder that belonged to jack abbott and brad carlton . nick : really ? victor : uh - huh . hard to believe that either one of those two would be involved . least of all , jack abbott . [ scene_break ] jack : well , who 'd have thought ? the day dad brought home gloria to meet the two of us that it would all end up here . ashley : the whole thing is sad -- for everyone concerned . jack : if only gloria had found some other rich guy . why did it have to be dad ? ashley : just lucky , i guess . sweet big - hearted daddy fell for gloria 's `` poor me `` routine . jack : well , let 's face it , dad 's achilles ' ' heel remember dina leaving three little kid behind . ashley : yeah , and jill had an affair on him ... with you . jack : and gloria was a bigamist , married to a lunatic . if it were n't for that mess , he would n't have spent the last few months of his life in prison . jack : well , well , look it 's vampira and her bloodsucking sons . jack : ah , there 's no reason for it . what , you do n't like your own name , so you wanted to steal another one ? gloria : i did n't have to , jack , your father gave it to me . jack : my father never had any idea who you real are . gloria : your father knew me very well , believe me . michael : gloria ... jack : no , no , no , do n't interrupt . gloria : my name 's not fisher . jack : well , i 'll just see about that , now wo n't we ? michael : all right , both of you , this is a court of law . gloria : you know , the one good thing about your father not being here anymore , jack ? he does n't have to see what a horrible son you 've turned out to be . [ spirit of john appears ] john : you wan na bet ? [ scene_break ] lily : any new clues when they searched the building . colleen : well , hopefully , they found something that will help . lily : well , anything point to somebody else is good for him . colleen : from what i 've heard , michael baldwin can make any jury believe up is down and down is up . lily : yeah , well , that 's exactly what it 's gon na take . ooh , that is so cute ! colleen : you like it ? lily : yeah . but ... who are you trying to impress -- jt or the professor ? colleen : neither . lily : so , you and jt made up ? colleen : for now , anyway . lily : any more kisses with adrian ? colleen : i 'm trying not to think about that . amber : sorry i 'm late ! i overslept . lily : all right , it happens . amber : not all my fault , though . adrian kept me out way past my bedtime last night . you know , i meant to cut our evening short , but he 's just such an amazing person . lily : yeah , so i hear . amber : that man knows about everything . like , there was this artist named russo in the late renaissance who lived with a baboon . lily : that is kinky . amber : yeah , and they say he disinterred dead bodies because he was so fascinated with the process of decomposition . is n't that wild , huh ? and the way adrian tells it , he 's just so funny . do n't you think so , colleen ? colleen : digging up corpses ? that 's , like , hilarious . amber : um , did i mention he 's taking me to the benefit ? you know , the one to raise money for the art museum ? colleen : yeah , i heard . lily : oh , i love that one . amber : oh , yeah , that dress is killer . i bought the same one in a different color to wear tonight . [ scene_break ] victoria : that 's unbelievable . you totally made that up . professor korbel : no , it 's a true story . i was doing research in milan at the time . victoria : oh , really ? professor korbel : yeah . victoria : that 's great . jt : what 's so funny ? victoria : adrian just told this really great joke . uh , where 's colleen ? jt : oh , she should be here soon . meantime , what can i do to help ? victoria : well , you may be sorry you asked . [ scene_break ] woman : court is now in session . the honorable judge glenda warren presiding . judge warren : you may be seated . are the parties prepared to proceed ? michael : yes , your honor . ms. sinclair : yes , your honor . judge warren : all right , first let me clarify . the only issue before the court today is the petition to make the temporary restraining order a preliminary injunction . counselors , have you had an opportunity to explain these matters to your clients ? michael : we have , judge . ms. sinclair : yes , ma'am . judge warren : all right , fine . mr. baldwin , does your client admit that she uses the name mrs. john abbott ? michael : uh , typically , your honor , uh , she refers to herself as gloria abbot . judge warren : is that a yes or no ? michael : neither . in answer to your honor 's question , not to my knowledge . certainly , the magazine named in the complaint referred to her as mrs. john abbott , rather than quibble about who said what to whom -- john : gloria is my wife ! judge warren : fine . then let 's proceed . you may call your first witness , mr. baldwin . michael : i would like to call , uh , kevin fisher . kevin : my mom loved mr. abbott . she told me over and over and over . kevin : yes . for a while , we were all living together at the abbott house . i was there when they recited their vows . and i heard him refer to her many times as `` my lovely wife . `` miss sinclair : objection , the marriage issue has been decided and can not be attacked collaterally during this proceeding . judge warren : mr. baldwin , is that your intent ? michael : i 'm just offering evidence to help you determine what the real party in interest -- judge warren : i do n't know that i necessarily agree with that statement , but i am going to enter it into evidence on this issue . you may proceed . michael : go on , kevin . kevin : i just wan na say that anyone who saw them together knew how deeply mr. abbott cared for my mom . john : are you listening , jack ? now that is a good and loyal son . [ scene_break ] victoria : dad ? victor : yes ? victoria : i would like to introduce you to adrian professor korbel . victor : adrian -- you are the illustrious professor . professor korbel : yes , mr. newman . professor korbel : and thank you for your generosity . donations helped us . victor : yes [ scene_break ] ms. sinclair : that 's all i have , your honor . judge warren : very well . mr. fisher , you may step down . judge warren : mr. baldwin call your next witness . michael : i call myself . ms. sinclair : objection ! judge warren : on what grounds , ms. sinclair ? ms. sinclair : on the ground that attorneys are prohibited from testifying in cases like this . michael : the main issue barring me from testifying -- that a jury might jumps on a lawyer 's testimony -- that does n't apply here . woman : do you swear to tell the truth , the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you god ? michael : i do . michael : i 'll make this brief . on numerous occasions i have seen john and gloria together . i witnessed , they have a - a strong and undeniable bond . they treated each other as man and wife . they ... lived under the same roof . they slept in the same bed . they used the same credit cards . they filed joint tax returns . they were affectionate with each other in public and in private . with my whole heart , i believe that john abbott considered gloria his wife . ms. sinclair : objection ! you ca n't know what was in his mind . john : oh , i can tell what was on my mind . miss sinclair : you 're merely speculating on what you think he felt . judge warren : objection sustained . [ scene_break ] sharon : time to come up for air . brad : hey . oh , thanks . yeah , i fell behind yesterday . sharon : you seem so calm . brad : i 'm really okay , sharon . sharon : i was n't . at least not yesterday , when i found out that you and jack were suddenly part of this investigation . brad : that had to shake you up , huh ? sharon : yeah , it did , a little . and then like i said , i talked to dru last night , and now the whole thing makes sense to me . brad : what does ? sharon : why the police would want to investigate every inch of newman enterprises . the da is convinced that devon did this and he wants to solidify his case . devon works here . his fingerprints were on that tape , so send in all the evidence people , of course . brad : that 's a good theory . sharon : the point is , you 're right , brad . we do n't need to overreact . a roll of duct tape does n't make it a crime scene . it does n't mean a murder was committed here . brad : you seem less worried than before . sharon : that 's because i listened to you . and you seem convinced that you were not going to get drawn into this . brad : yeah , well ... ultimately , that depends on our friend mr. baldwin . [ scene_break ] michael : tell me about your two marriages to john abbott . gloria : the first time ... i did n't know i was still married to tom fisher . but when john found out , he insisted that we get married all over again . michael : your honor , i would like to introduce into evidence exhibit `` a. `` mrs. abbott , do you recognize these ? gloria : its john and my personal stationary and my business card . michael : the stationary reads , `` mr. and mrs. john abbott , `` is that correct ? gloria : yes . michael : and the business cards ? gloria : gloria abbott . michael : i would now like to introduce into evidence exhibit `` b. `` do these look familiar to you ? gloria : yes . michael : can you tell the court what these are ? gloria : these are the bills and the canceled checks for the stationary and the business cards . michael : uh , who made these purchases ? gloria : well , john did , of course . that 's his signature on the bottom of the check . michael : mrs. abbott , could you tell the court , in your own words , why you would like to be able to call yourself `` mrs. john abbott `` ? gloria : john abbott made me feel good about myself for the first time in my life . he supported me . and he encouraged me to learn and to grow . and he respected me . and he loved me more than anyone else ever had . he loved me in spite of my faults . having his name makes me very proud . and it 's my way of honoring him . michael : so , it was not your intention to defraud or embarrass his children ? gloria : of course not . i do n't want his name because of what it might mean to other people . i want his name because of what it means to me and the happiness it brings me . i adored john abbott , your honor . and having his name is the only thing i have left of him . please do n't take that away from me , too . [ scene_break ] victor : neil , what in the world are you doing there ? neil : i do n't want one of our guests to get hurt if the , uh , chair collapses , you know ? victor : hello , dru . i happen to know a few dowagers of genoa city who would break that chair , although it is made out of steel . dru : oh , you did not just say that . neil : yes , he did . victor : i must say , i find it admirable that both of you are involved in this benefit . considering your lives are in turmoil . dru : well , you know , victor , really , it 's a welcome departure . victor : you know you can come to me if you need any help . dru : thank you . neil : yeah , really . [ scene_break ] nick : so what do you think , doc ? is it time to induce ? phyllis : yeah , or can we expect her to stay in there until preschool ? dr. okamura : inducing labor would be the worst thing to do right now . phyllis : oh , okay . you -- you had already -- nick : okay , there 's -- there 's a , uh , there 's a problem , right ? dr. okamura : the baby is in a breech position . phyllis : uh , the breech position ? nick : what 's that ? dr. okamura : instead of the head being down by the birth canal , the feet are . nick : i 'm surprised you did n't see this the other day . dr. okamura : this had to have occurred very recently . phyllis : are -- are you suggesting i ca n't deliver naturally ? dr. okamura : the problem with vaginal delivery is that there is a risk of the baby being stuck and being compromised to the point of losing oxygen . phyllis : okay , so are you suggesting a c - section ? dr. okamura : it 's a better option for you . phyllis : all right . is n't there anything we can do to turn her around ? dr. okamura : there is a procedure however , i have to be honest with you , there are some risks . [ scene_break ] ms. sinclair : please tell the court why you originally initiated the hearing ashley : gloria had agreed to appear as a guest judge on a television reality show . and my brother and i could not stomach the thought of her exploiting our father 's name . ms. sinclair : exploiting it how ? ashley : by pretending to be john abbott 's widow ... when the court has already ruled her marriage invalid . [ scene_break ] colleen : this one 's not ... bad . lily : yeah , i mean , it is your color . colleen : i know , but i just feel like i want something that stands out , you know ? lily : yeah . and we both know why . colleen : lily . amber : so is jt taking you to the benefit tonight ? colleen : that 's the plan . amber : he seems like a really nice guy . lily : he is . amber : i talked to him the other night at indigo . amber : he -- he was really quiet . is he usually that shy ? colleen : jt ? shy ? no . lily : yeah , you must 've gotten him all tongue - tied or something . [ scene_break ] jt : excuse me , victoria said something about napkins ? dru : yeah , jt , straight through that door there . jt : okay . dru : thank you . jt : thanks . victor : how is devon these days ? neil : devon -- he 's doing as well as can be expected , victor . dru : yeah , his hearing is coming back . he 's -- he 's inspired by that . victor : either of you have any clue as to who might 've killed carmen mesta ? neil : are you kidding me ? i 've asked myself that a hundred times . neil : yeah , well , the da is still investigating , which means to me that , um , he 's keeping an open mind . dru : why do you give him that much credit ? you know he 's after our -- he 's after our son , and only our son . victor , as for that roll of tape that he found , it 's only given him permission to plow through newman enterprises and pile up circumstantial evidence . victor : do you know if carmen mesta had connections with any other man in town ? n well , yeah , there was a man from her previous place of employment . apparently , uh , things ended quite badly . victor : badly enough to kill her ? dru : he was a married man , an executive with the company . she likes that type . that 's her mo . do you see the pattern ? [ scene_break ] sharon : why would michael baldwin cause you problems ? brad : he wants the police to go after someone other than his client . sharon : okay , why you ? brad : why not me ? anyone with even the slightest connection to carmen or the evidence is fair game . sharon : fair game for what ? he ca n't manufacture evidence . brad : sharon , i know you like the guy , but you have to -- sharon : well , if i were on trial for murder , i 'd want him to represent me , yes . brad : yeah , and there 's a reason for that . sharon : because he 's the best . because he 's smart and he 's tenacious -- brad : because he does n't let a little thing like ethics get in the way of winning . sharon : what are you afraid of , brad ? brad : what do you think ? if baldwin puts me under his microscope , everything could come out all over again . and this time , it wo n't stay contained . sharon : but you did n't kill carmen . and neither did dru , neither did devon , neither did jack . you know , carmen 's past is n't really very pretty . if you ask me , that 's where they should be looking . it probably caught up with her . brad : the damage will have been done . sharon : then steer michael in another direction . carmen 's past -- that 's where michael and the police ought to be looking . [ scene_break ] jack : you ca n't imagine the distress that gloria 's actions have already caused me . ms. sinclair : what are some of your concerns ... if she 's allowed to continue using your father 's name ? jack : i worry about fraud . what if she were to buy a car or a house or apply for credit under the pretext that she is john abbott 's heir . her using the name `` mrs. john abbott , `` to me , is tantamount to identity theft . michael : objection , your honor ! john : that is the most ridiculous thing i have ever heard . judge warren : overruled . mr. abbott , you may continue . jack : more important , the fact that my father rewrote his will -- cutting gloria out -- i think speaks volumes as to how he felt about her . ms. sinclair : no further questions . your witness . john : now you manipulated me into making that will when i was in a confused mental state . how dare you use this michael : distress you claim you suffered -- have you actually lost standing in the community because of something gloria actually did ? jack : yes , i believe we have . michael : can you give me any specific example ? jack : people are too polite to say anything to your face , but i think it 's quite clear what they 're thinking . michael : ah , so you can hear the thoughts ? jack : no , of course not . michael : is n't it true that the only reason we 're all here is because of the hatred you and your sister feel towards gloria abbott out of jealousy and resentment ? michael : mr. abbott , should i repeat the question ? can you hear me ? jack : no , no , no , i heard the question . if you 're suggesting that i was somehow jealous of my father 's relationship with gloria , that 's absurd . michael : did you ever hear your father refer to gloria as his wife ? john : do n't pretend you do n't see me . michael : mr. abbott ? john : now the others ca n't , but you can ! jack : stop it ! i ca n't think ! judge warren : mr. abbott , are you all right ? would you like to have a brief recess ? jack : no . no , let 's -- let 's get this over with . michael : the question was ... did you ever hear your father refer to gloria as his wife ? john : now , jack , if you ever truly loved me , be honest . jack : yes . michael : did you hear it once or many times ? jack : many times . michael : no further questions , your honor . pass the witness . ms. sinclair : were you surprised when the court ruled that gloria abbott was not john abbott 's legal wife ? jack : not really . see , i always wondered why my father never filed the legal papers to make this marriage legal if it was important to him . it was n't like him to let things slip between the cracks . particularly as this second ceremony was only necessary because the first marriage was n't valid . it just seems to me -- if only subconsciously -- my father did not wan na be married to this woman . [ scene_break ] dr. okamura : ah , sorry about that . now , about the procedure i mentioned . it 's an external cephalic version . phyllis : okay , with a name like that , it ca n't be fun . dr. okamura : well , some women find it very uncomfortable . phyllis : uh , that 's all right . it does n't matter . it does n't matter . whatever 's best for the baby . dr. okamura : okay , the ecv is done by applying pressure to the abdomen , then manually manipulating the baby into the head down position . phyllis : all right , you mentioned risks ? dr. okamura : yeah , there 's a small risk of the baby not getting enough oxygen because of a pinched umbilical cord or damaged placenta or premature rupture of the membranes . but even if it were successful , the baby could return to the breech position before labor begins . phyllis : so it 's all for nothing ? nick : um ... could we have a minute to talk about it ? dr. okamura : oh , of course . just take your time and talk about it . then when i get back , you tell me what you decide . nick : thanks , doc nick : what do you think ? phyllis : it sounds scary . what if something goes wrong ? nick : i know . but a cesarean is a major surgery . phyllis : listen , if the doctor can change the baby around into the birth position , i have a chance of delivering normal , right ? what do you wan na do ? nick : i do n't know , but we have to decide ... now . [ scene_break ] amber : your dress is ready , mrs. chancellor . yeah , it came in this morning from alterations . oh , no , i 'll be happy to deliver it , right after work . lily : so are you sure this is the one you want ? colleen : positive . lily : okay . colleen : here you go . amber : uh , i could take it in back , you know , let it out a little in the waist , if you like . colleen : well , it fit perfectly . amber : whatever you say . lily : um , so , are you heading over to indigo ? colleen : yeah , i promised that , uh , i would help with the decorations . lily : okay , well , i 'll be there soon . so try to stay dry , all right ? colleen : for sure . colleen : bye . amber : what is her problem ? lily : i do n't think she 's the one with the problem . [ scene_break ] victor : daydreaming on the job , jt ? jt : oh , hey , mr. newman , how you doing ? victor : all right , thank you . how well do you know that professor ? jt : not well . i know that he 's , uh , he 's smart , very well respected , won a lot of awards and that kind of thing . actually , colleen 's working for him as his research assistant this semester . victor : really ? jt : yeah . victor : well , that must be a lot of fun . jt : it 's a lot of work . victor : what a shame that he got caught up in that murder investigation of carmen mesta . brad 's fingerprints were found on that tape -- i think that 's just ... coincidence , do n't you ? jt : yeah , well , you 've known him a lot longer than i have , so ... victor : right . [ scene_break ] judge warren : i 've heard all the evidence in this matter . i will now retire to my chambers to make my decision . the court will stand in recess . gloria : how do you think it went ? michael : well , you should always be prepared in case things do n't go our way . gloria : i 'll just keep good thoughts , huh ? ashley : well , now we wait . ms. sinclair : i would n't worry . it would take a miracle for the judge to rule in gloria 's favor . john : as you know , jack , i 'm a firm believer in miracles . judge warren : i 've given it a great deal of thought . mr. abbott , ms. abbott , i do understand your concerns about embarrassment and potential fraud . however , after having heard gloria abbott 's testimony , i am convinced that this is not her intent . therefore , i am denying the petitioner 's motion for a preliminary injunction and dissolving the temporary restraining order heretofore entered by this court . court will stand adjourned . gloria : did i just win ? michael : yes , gloria , you won . i mean , uh , mrs. john abbott . gloria : oh , thank you , michael . thank you , thank you , thank you , thank you . [ scene_break ] professor korbel : about time you showed up . colleen : sorry , i got hung up talking to your girlfriend . professor korbel : who ? colleen : amber ? professor korbel : you know , whenever i forget you 're only 20 , you inadvertently remind me . [ scene_break ] victor : jt , i always wondered what happened to that report that you did on brad carlton a little while ago . jt : uh , what about it ? victor : do you remember what was in it ? jt : why do you ask ? victor : no reason . if you have a chance , let me have a copy . i want it for my files , all right ? jt : yes , sir . i 'll see what i can do . [ scene_break ] sharon : okay , well , i 'm gon na leave my cell phone on , so call me . hope you have good news for me , bye . brad : voice mail ? sharon : yeah , the hearing should be over by now . i do n't know why jack has n't called me or picked up the phone . brad : well , i 'm sure he 'll get a hold of you . sharon : you know , maybe he 's celebrating . he did say that there 's no judge that would let gloria keep john 's name . [ scene_break ] jack : i suppose you 're gon na gloat now . gloria : mnh - mnh . i 'm just sorry this had to happen . jack : oh , i 'll just bet . gloria : you know , jack , you are so preoccupied with yourself , you have no idea what a special day this is , do you ? john : very special . jack : so enlighten me . gloria : today is your father and my wedding anniversary . we were married one year ago today . so getting to keep his name ... it 's like a wonderful gift . john : you 're welcome , sweetheart . happy anniversary . [ scene_break ] dr. okamura : okay ... have you decided ? phyllis : yeah . um , we 're gon na have the c - section . dr. okamura : good . so when 's the last time you ate ? nick : about an hour ago . i had a sandwich . phyllis : uh , he meant me . nick : yeah , i knew that . i was just trying to bring a little levity to the situation . did it work ? phyllis : no , not really . nick : oh , okay , all right . phyllis : um , uh , about six hours ago . dr. okamura : okay , perfect . i 'll go and book the or for this afternoon . phyllis : okay . bring levity to the situation ? nick : i , you know ... phyllis : okay , we 're really doing this ? nick : yeah . phyllis : yeah . nick : just think , in a couple hours , you 're gon na be holding our little baby in your arms . [ next_on ] gloria : i was just telling joanna what a big help i 've been . joanna : too bad there 's only one guestroom . jack : hello , i got a pregnant woman trapped in here . lily : but you 're good , right ? daniel : yeah , yeah , i 'm fine . whoa ! whoa ! whoa ! | kevin , michael and gloria get ready for the hearing . this is the day that gloria will have to face a judge who will decide if she is allowed to use the name ' abbot ' . it is raining but she does n't care . `` it was a year ago today that i married john for the second time , so let it rain . `` michael warns gloria that the fact that she did n't legally marry john is going to be a problem . jack is salivating over the prospect of having gloria become a fisher again . john appears and tells that he can see that his son has n't learned a thing . jack feels that he has to do this as ' that woman ' embarrasses them and makes a mockery of the name every time that she uses it . john does n't believe that and he tells jack not to be too sure of himself . things could go another way . jack and ashley are at the courthouse when gloria and her sons arrive . `` well if it is n't vampira , `` jack shoots . jack starts hurling the insults and does n't stop until michael reminds him that they are in a court of law . court starts and kevin goes to the stand where he tells how anyone that ever saw these two could tell that they were in love . michael goes on the stand next and tells that he had seen his mother and john together many times . `` they slept together , used the same credit cards and he referred to her as his wife . `` michael also puts into evidence stationary and business cards that were used by mr. and mrs. john abbot , as well as bills with mrs. john abbot written on them . jack and ashley say their fear is that gloria is going to embarrass them with the use of the family name and they want this stopped because she is n't the man 's widow . gloria gives heartfelt testimony about the name and how it is the only thing that she has left of john . she begs the judge not to take her name . she does n't use it to embarrass john , she uses it because it makes her proud and it is his gift to her . jack tries to give the testimony he wants but his father is there and talks to jack while other people are talking . john pushes jack to tell the truth when he is asked if he had heard john referring to gloria as his wife . `` now tell the truth jackie ! `` john warns wagging his finger . `` yes , `` jack tells quietly . `` he referred to her as his wife many times . `` the judge goes to her chambers to think things over and miss sinclair tells her clients jack and ashley that there is no way that they can lose . the judge returns and finds that although she understands jack and ashley 's feelings , she finds no evidence that gloria is trying to embarrass the abbot 's in anyway . she stops the temporary restraining order and gloria is free to use the name abbot ! |
nikki : your cousin noah sure wants to take you riding . did you know that your mother used to ride dressage ? she did . and she 's got a scrapbook full of pictures . she 'll show 'em to you . david : how 's he doing ? nikki : oh , well , we had a scare earlier . his carbon dioxide levels went up so they had to put him on a c - pap . david : that is scary . nikki : yeah , but he fought through it . just like his mother 's gon na do . david : how 's she doing ? nikki : gon na wake up any day . is n't that right , honey ? yeah . you go to sleep . sweet dreams . sweet dreams . you ready ? david : sure . where to ? nikki : i 'm staying at sharon 's . david : well , i did n't think you 'd wan na be within 50 feet of you know who . nikki : yeah , no kidding . this way i 'm close by , but i do n't have to put up with victor . [ scene_break ] gabby : excuse me , mr. newman ? victor : yes ? gabby : i was told there are special pillowcases for your daughter . victor : in fact , there are silk ones . uh , my wife took them to the hospital . you 're gon na have to ask her . gabby : is she here ? victor : nope . uh , she wo n't be back till tomorrow . um , do you have her cell number ? gabby : oh , it is n't urgent . victor : all right . gabby : thank you , mr. newman . victor : okay . victor : come here , baby . stay . that 's it . that 's it . stay . that 's it . good boy . what are you chewing on ? what are you chewing ? what are you chewing ? oh , you got one of her shoes ? well , i wo n't tell her . i did n't see this happening . boy , and you like that , do n't you ? you like that , do n't you ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : you should go home . colleen : look , i 'm really sorry about the manicotti . i had no idea victoria made it . j.t . : it 's fine , seriously . i just ... i just wan na be left alone , all right ? colleen : why ? so you can stay here and stress out some more ? j.t . : i 'm stressing now . what 's the big difference ? colleen : well , i can keep you company . that way it saves you from doing anything irrational . j.t . : i 'm just gon na probably lie down , all right ? i 'm not gon na do anything crazy . you should go home to your professor . colleen : my professor is still in class , okay ? and he 'll be grading finals all night . i 'm not leaving until you eat something . j.t . : i 'm not hungry . colleen : starving yourself is not gon na help victoria or the baby . i mean , what happens if she wakes up and you 're too weak to drive over there ? i 'm doing this for selfish reasons . because i do n't want you calling me at 3 : 00 a.m. in the morning asking for a ride . j.t . : i 'll call a cab . colleen : i 'm taking you out for a meal , j.t . j.t . : i 'll put some extra cream in my coffee , if that 'll make you feel better . colleen : real food . come on ! it 's my treat . now the j.t . i know could n't resist an offer like that . j.t . : watch me . colleen : i 'm not leaving until you say yes . j.t . : the couch is all yours . ( cell phone ringing ) colleen : hey , lily . yeah , i 'm just at j.t . 's . where are you ? okay , do you wan na come to the club ? i 'll see you soon . bye . she is meeting us over there . j.t . : i did n't say i 'd go . colleen : lily is taking a break from studying so she can cheer you up . you 're coming . j.t . : you know , i do n't ever remember you being this bossy . colleen : well , i remember you being so stubborn . but i always won . so come on . put that down . j.t . : ugh . colleen : let 's go . [ scene_break ] amber : hmm . hey . daniel : where 'd you go ? amber : shopping . daniel : did you buy me something ? amber : we 're not talking . daniel : oh , we 're not . you know , 'cause i am so sorry . i did not mean to upset you . amber : ever think of taking sensitivity training ? daniel : amber , i just do n't wan na see you disappointed . you know , you enter that contest and your ex - in - laws find out about it -- amber : i know . i know . i get it , okay ? daniel : so you forgive me ? amber : well ... daniel : i 'll make it up to you . amber : mmm ! there 's this really cute dress at fenmore 's ! it 's got this -- daniel : whoa , whoa , whoa , i was thinking more along the lines of taking you out to dinner while i still had a job . amber : why would n't you have a job ? daniel : the casino 's being hauled away in chunks . jack quit the senate . do n't see much of a future there for me . oh , yeah , and if i do n't get this paper turned into my professor by noon tomorrow , i 'll fail history . amber : i thought your semester was over . daniel : yeah , i took my last final . i just got this one paper left . what did you buy ? a video camera ? amber : more like an investment in my future . daniel : you 're not making enough money to afford this . amber : well , i 've been putting money away every week and my promo cd is selling on the internet . daniel : this camera is , like , $ 3,000 . that 's a lot of cds . are you sure ? amber : that 's why god created credit cards . daniel : i am still not helping you . amber : gee , thanks . daniel : you know , if you took the camera back now , just think of all the money you could save . and you could take me out to dinner . amber : what about your paper ? daniel : that 's why god created caffeine . [ scene_break ] nikki : hi . david : hey . nikki : the house seems so quiet without noah running around . you got groceries ? david : yeah , i just picked up a few of the staples , you know , some bread , water , coffee . nikki : oh . you did n't have to do that . david : i wanted to . nikki : that 's very sweet . david : i 'm gon na cook you a home - cooked meal . you deserve it . nikki : you cook ? david : well , i try . so do n't get your hopes up too high , okay ? opening a restaurant has always been on my list of things to do in this life . if not this one , the next one . nikki : wow . ( cell phone ringing ) nikki : hello ? victor : i 'd like you to know i 'm going to the office for a few hours . nikki : okay . great . victor : if you would like to see victoria , then , um , you can come by . i 'll be gone in about five minutes , okay ? nikki : thanks . victor 's going to the office . david : oh . uh , you know , nikki , there 's some business i really need to talk to you about . nikki : oh , david , my head is buzzing . i really need a break from it . david : so when did victor start calling you to announce his whereabouts ? nikki : we just thought it would be better that he 's not there when i visit victoria . david : okay , well , um , we 'll have dinner later then . nikki : yeah , but i do n't wan na make you wait for me . david : yeah , but i really need to talk to you about this . nikki : business ? david : yeah , look , it can wait until after you get back , okay ? so take your time . nikki : okay . [ scene_break ] gina : so you alone tonight ? amber : oh , no , daniel 's parking . the lot 's full . gina : oh , that 's because we 're having a private party up in the founders room . amber : mmm . gina : want a table ? amber : oh , no , thanks . um , i 'm just gon na wait here . but thanks , gina . gina : okay . amber : cool . amber : hey . hitting the gym or a defendant ? ( laughs ) daniel : hey . amber : ( giggles ) daniel : what 's the matter with heather ? amber : who cares ? daniel : you are never gon na believe what i just did . amber : took a job at the mall playing santa ? daniel : oh , ho - ho - ho . no ! gina : hey , sweetheart ! daniel : hey , aunt gina . how you doing ? gina : how are you ? daniel : um , actually , i 'm pretty crappy . i just hit a car in the parking lot on the way in here . gina : honey , are you okay ? daniel : yeah , i 'm -- i 'm fine , but my wallet 's not gon na be . gina : what about the other driver ? daniel : i hit a parked car in the parking lot . amber : wait , wait , did you leave a note ? because i had a friend once who had a hit and run -- daniel : yes , yes , i left a note . of course i did . look , i got their license plate number . i was wondering if you could help me find it . i have a really high deductible on my insurance . you know , that way it makes the insurance cheaper . amber : yeah , until you hit someone . daniel : yeah . gina : uh , we keep our members ' license plate number in the database . come with me . i think i can find it . daniel : you won . [ scene_break ] colleen : hey , you . lily : hey . colleen : what 's with all the schoolwork ? i thought the semester was over . lily : um , i 'm just doing a paper for extra credit . i need an `` a `` in this class . colleen : oh , right , you need it , or you want it ? lily : i need it to make the dean 's list . colleen : right . lily : where 's j.t . ? colleen : um , we took separate cars so i did n't have to drive him back . he 's probably looking for a parking space . ( cell phone ringing ) colleen : oh ! j.t . : hey , it 's me . colleen : um , parking 's brutal . i found a space a couple of blocks back . j.t . : i 'm at the hospital . i , uh , i could n't sit in a restaurant . i had to come see the baby . colleen : okay , well , just stay for a little while and then come here . we 'll wait . j.t . : yeah , not tonight . sorry , colleen . colleen : okay . i understand . bye . lily : is he coming ? colleen : nope . he 's at the hospital . lily : well , we could bring him food . colleen : good idea . i 'll get it . do you want anything ? lily : uh , yeah , get me the house salad . colleen : house salad ? lily : yeah . colleen : okay . [ scene_break ] victor : would you think about running for jack abbott 's senate seat ? well , i certainly am not . talk to the governor about it . uh , i 'll talk to you tomorrow . thank you . nikki : you 're still here ? victor : yeah , been a change of plans . [ scene_break ] heather : hey , gina , the , uh , the trainer said you wanted to see me ? amber : you hit the assistant d.a . 's car ? you idiot ! daniel : yeah , let 's just hope she 's cool about it . amber : oh , right , right , you have met her , right ? daniel : mm - hmm . gina : heather , is this your license plate number ? heather : um , yep , that 's it . is there a problem ? amber : i hope you have good insurance . actually , i hope you have fantastic insurance . because she is gon na squeeze everything she can get out of you . and then she 's gon na squeeze a little bit more and then ... daniel : uh , i , uh ... do n't wan na make you cry again . amber : uh , can i -- can i get a glass of wine ? white -- white wine . gina : come with me , honey . heather : daniel , what 's this about ? daniel : um ... i kinda dinged your car . heather : you dinged my car ? daniel : yeah , uh , it 's -- it 's -- well , it 's more than a ding , less than a crash . i - i - i kinda dented the rear fender . heather : you kinda dinged my car , or you kinda dented the rear fender ? daniel : it was an accident . i was looking for a parking spot . the only spot there was next to you . i - i tried parking -- you were parked half in my spot , but it was n't your fault . 'cause the guy next to you had done the same thing -- parked over the line . look , i was looking for a different spot . heather : okay , okay , daniel , how bad is it ? daniel : they can hammer it out . um , i 'll -- i 'll pay for the damages . heather : yes , you will . daniel : yeah , um , and about that . look , i have a really high deductible . so i thought maybe , you know , i could pay out of pocket ? heather : okay , fine . just take it to my dealership . daniel : yeah , uh , a dealer ? they cost a lot of money . i was thinking maybe a body shop . heather : no , no , no . they do n't do a good job at a body shop . i do n't -- you -- you -- i need it done right , so you 've got two choices . either call your insurance carrier , or pay out of pocket . who 's your carrier ? daniel : i do n't know . it -- it starts with an `` e , `` i think . i - i just switched it . heather : okay . show me your license and proof of insurance . maybe i could help . daniel : some people would say that hitting a cop is probably the worst thing you can do , but i would like to disagree and say hitting the district attorney that just got done prosecuting you is probably a little bit worse . heather : come on , daniel . daniel : you know , i had a nightmare once about hitting a cop . almost . um ... i 'm not saying that you 're a nightmare . uh , you know what ? never mind . here , just -- there you go . heather : thank you . thank you . okay , let 's see . it 's expired , daniel . daniel : what are you talking about ? heather : expired ! do you even have insurance ? daniel : yeah , of course i have insurance . heather : you know , it 's illegal to drive in the state of wisconsin without insurance . daniel : i have insurance . i just do n't have the right up - to - date card . i guess that 's maybe the upside or maybe the downside to hitting a lawyer , i guess . they know their rights and mine . [ scene_break ] cane : hot wings , meatball sub , and a week 's worth of sports pages . j.t . : appreciate it , man . how 'd you find me ? cane : oh , you know . did a little detective work in the old country . i figured you 'd be either here or home , so ... is he yours ? j.t . : i hope so . still waiting on the paternity test . cane : you freaked out ? j.t . : yeah , in a good way . a good way , man . i 've never -- i 've never really wanted anything that badly in my life . cane : yeah . yeah , that 's where you and i differ , though . i just do n't -- i just do n't think i 'm there yet , you know ? j.t . : oh , yeah . well , i did n't think i was either , and then ... then you see the little guy , and everything changes . cane : he 's a good looking boy . j.t . : looks like his mom . cane : i bet he 's gon na get all the girls . j.t . : you just wait till you have one of your own . cane : yeah . just got ta find the right lady , though . [ scene_break ] nikki : so look , um ... i can leave if you wan na stick around . victor : oh , did you solve the pillowcase problem or what ? nikki : oh , yes . crisis averted . j.t . brought a lot of them last time he was here . victor : mm - hmm . nikki : oh , no , no , no , no . no ! no ! zapato ! victor : he hoped that you would n't see it . he hoped that you would n't see it . nikki : oh , my shoes ! why do you have to have such expensive tastes ? victor : he missed his mommy . nikki : oh , i miss him , too . victor : come here . nikki : why ca n't you chew victor 's shoes ? oh , honey . victor : there we go . come on . nikki : here , take it , boy . it 's yours . victor : look , she 's giving it back to you . boy , are you happy now . are you happy now ? nikki : hey , i was at the hospital earlier and the baby 's coloring is better . victor : i 'm happy to hear that . nikki : any news on the dna test ? victor : no , not yet . nikki : well , i 'll be glad when we find out one way or the other . it 'll ease a lot of the tension . victor : i certainly hope it 's j.t . [ scene_break ] cane : so when do you get the test results ? j.t . : soon . i do n't know if i can wait any longer . cane : yeah . you nervous ? j.t . : a little . you know , if you 'd have told me a year ago that i 'd want a baby , i would 've told you you 're crazy , you know ? i - i did n't know i 'd feel this way until he was born . i - i knew i would support victoria and the baby no matter who the father was , but i did n't know i 'd love the guy so much . you -- you do n't even know you have it in you , and then ... then it happens and it 's , uh ... it 's overwhelming . cane : a girlfriend of mine thought she was pregnant once . turned out it was a false alarm , though . j.t . : yeah , i , uh , had a girlfriend who lost a baby . lily : hey . colleen : hey . cane : hey . colleen : since you would n't come to the food , we brought it to you . j.t . : i 'm not hungry , colleen . colleen : you 're gon na be a patient here if you do n't eat something . j.t . : i ate . cane brought me some food . cane : i got him a meatball sandwich . colleen : that 's healthy . j.t . : yeah . lily : wow . i have never seen a baby that small . j.t . : he 's got a set of lungs , though . you should hear him cry . the doctor says he 's getting stronger . colleen : hey , little one . he looks better today . lily : so what should we do with all this food ? i hate for it to go to waste . cane : oh . maybe someone here would like it . i 'll go and see if the nurses know . lily : oh , okay . thank you . cane : yeah . colleen : um , we ca n't stay long because lily has to get back to schoolwork . lily : oh , no , no , no , i can stay . i can stay . colleen : you are so into him . [ scene_break ] amber : oh , that woman is such a witch ! how much you wan na make a bet she 's gon na get her entire car painted , hmm ? daniel : maybe . she wants me to take it to the dealer . amber : oh , of course she does ! she so wants you to get ripped off . but i do know this place ... once i accidentally dinged mrs. chancellor 's car . i was n't supposed to be driving it , but he did such a great job , she never even noticed . daniel : well , if you have the name and number of this guy , i 'd be glad to pass it on to heather . amber : yeah , for sure ! for sure ! and tell her to use my name , 'cause then vladmir -- he 'll give her a discount . daniel : oh , you want me to tell heather to drop your name ? no . no . no . [ scene_break ] lily : man , j.t . is so attached to that baby . you know , i really hope it 's his . colleen : yeah . lily : sorry , i did n't mean ... colleen : oh , that 's fine . i mean , i 'm really hoping it 's my dad 's , but ... you know , either way , that baby will have great parents . lily : wo n't that be weird ? if you have a little baby brother , and then if you get pregnant , he 'll be your baby 's uncle ? colleen : yeah , not happening . mnh - mnh . nope . lily : hey , was n't that nice of cane to bring j.t . food ? colleen : excuse me ? was n't it nice of me ? or do n't i count ? lily : no , but you 're always nice , sweetie . see , i 'm just getting to know cane . colleen : shocking . the hottie has a heart ? lily : ah , shut up . cane : mission accomplished . and the nurses thank you . lily : oh . did you get any phone numbers ? cane : yeah , i got a couple . but i 'm gon na give 'em to korbel . colleen : ha ! cane : you know , if i knew you were coming over , i would 've brought that cd i burned for you . lily : oh , i forgot ! i 'm supposed to burn you a cd , too ! cane : no worries , it 's cool . lily : no , i had , uh , i had finals this week . so i 'll just do it this weekend . cane : okay . did you get a chance to finish your entry for the , uh , faces of jabot contest ? lily : uh , kind of . i wrote the essay , so all i have to do is the video now . colleen : um , i 'll be right back . lily : okay . cane : bye . do you wan na sit ? lily : yeah , sure . cane : so ... what are you doing for the holidays ? lily : um , usual family stuff . cane : hmm . so you know , i owe you for thanksgiving . lily : you mean the dinner that almost was n't ? cane : yeah , but that was fun . that was fun . um , i , uh , i 'd like to make it up to you , so ... maybe i could ... you know , invite you over for christmas ? lily : are you cooking ? cane : uh , my version of cooking is reheating , so , no . the kitchen is -- is esther 's domain . lily : uh ... cane : you wan na come ? lily : um , i 'd love to , but i ca n't . it 's my first christmas without my mom . cane : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . lily : no , it 's fine . uh , i 've just been volunteering at the place where she went to and a lot of kids still remember her , so it 'll be nice to hear them tell stories about how wonderful she was . cane : if you need any help , just call me . i 'd love to come down and help volunteer . lily : yeah , i will . [ scene_break ] ( playing `` greensleeves `` ) victor : did you find the mail ? nikki : yeah . yeah , casey sent us a christmas card . victor : how 's casey doing ? nikki : very well . she 's hoping noah will come back and visit her soon . victor : i got all the stuff for the , uh , the gingerbread house . nikki : oh , noah loves decorating that every christmas . victor : what are your plans , by the way ? nikki : phyllis is gon na have something special at the tack house . victor : well , if you 'd like to do that , i 'll have everyone here . nikki : okay , that 's fine . ugh . remember all those years the kids just could n't wait to open their presents on christmas morning ? victor : yeah . nicholas was the most impatient , was n't he ? nikki : oh , then there was that time poor cassie did n't see her gift under the tree and started crying . victor : yeah , i remember . nikki : and then noah -- he started crying , too . oh , 'cause he did n't get one . victor : well , we got him one the next morning , did n't we ? nikki : he was so little . he barely fit in that saddle , but he cried and you caved . victor : well , how could i not , for heaven 's sake ? nikki : you were n't that soft with our kids . victor : well , you know , somehow , with grandchildren , it seems to be different . i do n't know what it is , but ... nikki : i wish that were n't true . victor : so , um ... we 're in agreement about christmas then ? nikki : sure . victor : all right . i 'm heading to the office . nikki : what , do you mean now ? this late ? victor : yeah , something i need to take care of . nikki : oh . all right , well , call me in the morning . victor : all right . nikki : i 'll see you then . ( door closes ) victor : ( sighs ) she has no idea , zapato , does she ? i guess i 'm gon na have to tell her . [ scene_break ] colleen : do they let you hold him ? j.t . : no . no , he 's not , uh , he 's not strong enough yet , but ... in a few weeks , hopefully . i was telling him all about his mom -- how beautiful and smart she is . colleen : well , i bet he ca n't wait to meet her . j.t . : i keep thinking about how victoria 's gon na look when she sees him for the first time . colleen : i have to go and see if lily needs a ride , okay ? are you sure you 'll be okay ? j.t . : yeah , do n't worry about me . i 'm fine . colleen : well , someone has to . make sure you get some sleep . j.t . : i thought you did n't want me sulking in the dark . colleen : sleeping does n't count . j.t . : if i can sleep , that would be a good thing . colleen : i 'm gon na come back here in the morning and see if you 're okay . cane : i tried to learn french once . i even got one of those audio courses . i just do n't think i have that language gene . lily : yeah , neither do i . cane : but you do speak french , right ? lily : well , for survival . cane : oh , i forgot . you lived in paris . lily : yeah , you either spoke french or nobody talked to you . colleen : hey . you ready ? lily : uh , oh , we can stay longer if you want . colleen : what about your schoolwork ? lily : oh , it 's no big deal . all i have to do is proofread , so ... and plus , i know you wanted to keep j.t . company . colleen : i do . do you think that you can drive lily home ? cane : no , that 's cool . that 's cool . um , do you mind stopping by jabot real quick ? lily : yeah , that 's fine . cane : okay . are you hungry ? lily : um , yeah , yeah , do you wan na get something to eat ? cane : yeah , let 's do that . lily : okay . colleen : i will see you guys later . cane : see you later . lily : we 're gon na say bye to j.t . colleen : okay . [ scene_break ] nikki : wow ! something smells good ! david : hey , i did n't think you were gon na be back so soon . how was your visit ? nikki : oh , victor was there . david : i thought he was going out . nikki : well , he is now . i did n't wan na hang around and deal with him . david : did he give you a hard time with anything ? nikki : he was surprisingly calm . we were actually able to talk about the holidays and how we were going to organize them . it was amazing . david : good . just as long as you plan to put aside some time for me . nikki : we 'll see . david : hey , that 's not a no . nikki : thank you for being so understanding . [ scene_break ] [ victor remembering ] nikki : `` my darling nikki , i will make your dream come true . `` victor : mm - hmm . nikki : `` all my love , victor . `` what does this mean ? victor : yeah , i bet you wan na know , do n't you ? nikki : yeah . victor : mm - hmm . a series of beautiful spas of your design all across america . nikki : what ? victor : yeah . nikki : are you kidding ? victor : no . nikki : oh , my god ! oh , that 's amazing ! victor , thank you ! [ scene_break ] victor : all right , zapato . all right , my boy , come here . let us now ... deliver the mail to nikki . come on . let 's go . heel . come on , boy . [ scene_break ] amber : yeah , uh , her name is heather stevens . but listen , do n't -- do n't mention to her that you know me , know my name , anything about me . yeah . he could you give her a good deal ? oh , thank you so much , vlady ! listen , when my cd drops , you 'll be the first one to get a copy . cool . thanks , bye . done . daniel : done . yeah , are you sure i can trust this vladmir guy ? amber : yeah . i mean , he did a great job with katherine 's car . daniel : he seems to be open a little late ? amber : he is a hard worker . you got a problem with that ? daniel : heather ? heather : hey . daniel , i just saw the car . and it 's -- it 's not bad at all . so i just wanted to apologize in case i was a little hard on you earlier . daniel : no , no , it 's cool . just -- about the dealership , um ... i 've got this guy that i know , he can do it for cheap . well , cheaper . heather : okay . okay , whatever , i just -- i just want 'em to do a good job . daniel : he will . he will do a great job . i promise . and in the meantime , i want you to take my car . heather : well , what are you gon na do ? daniel : i 'll take the bus . i 'll hitch a ride from a friend . i 'll do whatever i have to do . heather : i ca n't take your car . daniel : then let me rent a car for you , please ? heather : okay , that sounds fair . just write the name and the address down for me . daniel : i will drop your car off personally . the guy 's name is vladmir . he is supposed to do great body work on cars . cane : wait , are you talking about that guy who works at the garage on wilton , right ? daniel : um , yeah , i think so . cane : yeah , i know that guy . his name 's mickey mccullin . the place is a front . it 's a chop shop . heather : mickey mccullin ? i 've prosecuted that guy twice for using stolen parts . lily : hey , is n't that the guy who ripped off devon ? daniel : i do n't know , is it ? heather : is that the place you were gon na take my car ? are you serious ? you know what ? i should 've expected something like this from you . daniel : i had a friend that got work done there and it was great . i 'm sorry . i did n't know it was a chop shop . heather : i 'm taking my car to the dealership tomorrow . and you can call me with your insurance information . daniel : okay . fine . heather : okay . all right . thank you for wasting my time . daniel : thank you . thank you . and thank you . you could n't just walk by ? cane : daniel , i 'm doing you a favor . daniel : you are not doing -- you are not doing my wallet any favors . cane : you 're gon na send the assistant d.a . to a chop shop ? what are you crazy ? gina : hey -- hey , guys ! guys , keep it down . listen , if you 're hungry , you need to order now , all right ? because the kitchen 's closing . cane : we 'll go somewhere else . i 'm sorry . daniel : i 'm sorry . [ scene_break ] nikki : hey , what were you gon na talk to me about ? david : oh , um ... just about your holiday plans as they relate to business , but it 's been covered . nikki : oh , it 's my granddaughter 's birthday in a couple of days . i have n't bought anything . david : well , i could pick something up , if you like ? nikki : oh , no . i wan na do it . but thanks . david : if you need anything , just let me know . nikki : i do n't know what i would 've done the last few weeks without you . you are something . nikki : really something . ( thud ) zapato : ( barks ) nikki : was that zapato ? nikki : zapato ? zapato ? [ scene_break ] amber : ( sighs ) i am so , so sorry . i had no idea vladimir was that mickey whatever his name is . daniel : mickey whatever -- who runs a chop shop ! amber : what , you think i would 've send you there if i had known ? huh ? i mean , i definitely never would 've sent heather there . daniel : well , it 's a little late for that , do n't you think ? oh , talk about a night from hell . amber : forgive me ? daniel : forgive you ? no , no , i do n't think i 'm gon na forgive you , no . amber : i forgave you ! daniel : you know what ? well , i guess that makes you a much better person than i am . here , drive yourself home . amber : oh ! what are you gon na do , huh ? daniel : i 'm gon na walk . amber : oh , it 's cold . daniel : i could use the air . thanks . bye , aunt gina . gina : be careful , honey . daniel : mm - hmm . gina : amber ? why do n't you finish up , honey ? i 'm -- i 'm getting ready to close . amber : oh , yeah , no more for me because i am driving . gina : okay , well , good . then i guess i 'm officially closed . amber : yeah . you have another customer here . gina : he 's waiting for me . amber : oh ! okay ! way to go , gina . gina : well , sometimes . amber : yeah , well , um ... i think i 'll , uh ... gina : go ? amber : ( purrs ) gina : ( laughs ) amber : bye , honey . gina : bye , sweetie . [ scene_break ] j.t . : i 'm putting together a little picture album for victoria . that 's `` mommy `` to you . so she can see how you looked every day . you 've changed so much already . ( camera shutter clicks ) j.t . : boy , these women just ca n't seem to stay away from you . i 'll be back in a little while , okay ? j.t . : i thought you went home . colleen : i decided to keep you company instead . j.t . : did n't lily need to get home and finish her schoolwork ? colleen : yeah , she did , but , uh , she got a ride from someone a little more appealing . [ scene_break ] cane : this clear springs insurance thing is such a mess . it 's gon na take years to figure it out . lily : well , tell me what we 're looking for and then i can help you . cane : it 's a folder that says `` r.i.f.s. `` lily : which stands for what ? cane : remedial investigation feasibility study . there 's some more . lily : oh , sounds serious . cane : yeah . it 's a , uh , environmental impact statement . i have a meeting tomorrow morning and i wo n't be coming to the office . i have to take it with me . lily : so what do i get if i find it ? cane : my undying gratitude ? lily : well , that 's a start . oh ! i got it ! ( vacuum running ) lily : um ... we should go . cane : yeah . yeah , we should . yeah , we should . [ scene_break ] nikki : thanks again . dinner was wonderful . you can cook for me anytime . david : i 'll call you in the morning . nikki : okay . ( car engine starting ) ( telephone ringing ) nikki 's voice : hi , it 's me . um , i just wanted to thank you for bringing my mail . that was very thoughtful of you . [ next_on ] sharon : i do n't trust you , jack , and i do n't know if i 'm ever going to be able to again . michael : i am not confident that jana wo n't try to hurt you again . kevin : i will get her out one way or another . jana : do you think that he 's going to try to help us ? | nikki and david actually get to spend some quality time together as he meets her at the hospital and then follows her back to sharon 's old place . david brings over some groceries to make the place more hospitable and because he wants to make nikki a home - cooked meal . victor calls and tells nikki he 'll be at the office so if she 'd like to drop by to see victoria she can . nikki goes and finds that victor is still there and they are civil and reminisce about old times . nikki then decides to leave and finds that david has finished cooking dinner , she thanks him for his consideration with a kiss , and victor witnesses it from the door window . |
jill : so come on , colin . how could you possibly know a secret about cane when you told me you were n't even certain that you 'd ever met him ? cane : that 's 'cause he 's , uh , he 's pulling your leg , right ? colin : ( laughs ) jill : ( laughs ) cane : ( chuckles ) colin : you sure it 's not you misleading the lady ? cane : ( chuckles ) no . oh , i 'm sure . yeah . colin : then she wo n't be surprised to hear that , um ... you used to be quite the rugby player some time ago -- could have gone pro . cane : ( sighs ) jill : really ? is that true ? colin : see ? she had no idea . jill : ( chuckles ) you mean all this time we 've known each other , and this has never come up ? cane : you know , i told you i played rugby . it 's -- it 's how i got my nickname . jill : yeah , but you never told me you were that good . cane : ( sighs ) he 's exaggerating , right ? hmm ? colin : mm ... no . no , i 'm positive . i recall samantha talking about it -- watching him play and saying how good he was , the opportunities that he had . too bad he had to walk away from it all . you see , if he 'd stayed in the game , he could have had anything he wanted . cane : oh , i do . i have everything i want right here , and i 'm not goin ' back . [ scene_break ] blake : oh , sorry to intrude . um , i was wondering if i could borrow cane for a minute . lily : uh , actually , he 's not here . he 's having dinner with jill . blake : oh . oh , well , just tell him i swung by . lily : uh , n - no . uh , do you want wait ? i mean , he 'll be back soon . blake : no , it 's cool . you 're probably enjoying a quiet evening . i do n't hear anyone crying . lily : yeah , well , i 'm just -- i 'm wrapping christmas presents , but come in , please . blake : okay . well , you , uh , need some help ? lily : i would actually love some , so ... ( chuckles ) blake : all right . lily : you know , lucky for me that you stopped by . [ scene_break ] lauren : ( sighs ) today was the best anniversary present you could have given me . to spend the whole day alone with you with your phone off was a complete miracle . michael : yeah , yeah , yeah . lauren : so thank you . michael : well , i appreciate your effort , too . i know it has n't been easy . i mean , going out , leaving fenmore with a sitter ... lauren : yeah . i 've been anxious , and , um , yeah , i 've -- i 've thought about daisy . but you know what ? i am now focusing on being grateful and not being in fear . michael : aw . lauren : how 's that ? michael : i like it . lauren : good . michael : mm - hmm . lauren : ( chuckles ) i like you a lot . michael : mm . daniel : ( clears throat ) lauren : oh , hi . you know , actually , i wanted to check in with you . how are you doin ' ? daniel : goin ' a little stir - crazy . i had to get away from daisy . i figured i 'd have a drink or something , you know ? the quarters are a little cramped . lauren : wh - why are you seeing daisy ? michael : what , the penthouse is cramped ? lauren : yeah , i ... daniel : i thought you guys would have heard . daisy 's staying with me now . lauren : what ? [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) daisy : why 'd you come back ? jana : i wanted to tell you ... jana : ( sighs ) i bought a crib . look at that . ( chuckles ) is n't that grand ? i mean , it 's not gon na be here for a few more weeks , but that 's plenty of time before your due date . daisy : ( pops lips ) do n't you live in a motel room ? jana : no , not for long . once i get custody of the baby , kevin 's gon na insist that i move in with him . daisy : what if he does n't ? what happens to my baby then ? jana : you do n't know kevin like i do , do you ? he would never turn us away . [ scene_break ] chloe : hey . kevin : hey to you . i have got something funny to show you . chloe : yeah ? kevin : wh ... christmas cards . chloe : ( chuckles ) yeah . yeah , it 's -- it 's great . it 's funny . but , um , i do n't know . maybe billy 's right . maybe we should n't send them out to people . kevin : ( scoffs ) why ? because of that stupid thing that happened the day the pictures were taken with child protective services ? chloe : ( sighs ) no , i just mean , look at us , you know ? the three of us posing like we 're a family ? it 's supposed to be a joke , and people are gon na think that it 's for real . [ scene_break ] ronan : hey , doc , it 's , uh , ronan malloy again . i was just ... i was hopin ' -- about those biopsy results , uh -- i - i know that , all right ? i know that it 's not likely they 'll be negative , but , uh , there 's still a possibility -- yeah , i 'll call -- i 'll call you later . thanks , doc . ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) heather : hey . how 's it going ? ronan : great . heather : i got a card from nina , too . so you gon na be at the chancellor place for christmas ? ronan : nope , and no one can force me into it , not even you . so back the hell off me . heather : i was making conversation , not trying to , uh , force you into anything . ronan : ( scoffs ) yeah , not the girl who blackmailed me into thanksgiving dinner . heather : and i learned my lesson , right ? you have nothing to fear from me . ronan : ( chuckles ) heather : i - i do hope you 'll change your mind , but only because i 'll be there with my dad , and it would be nice to see you . oh , well , not nice so much as a relief . otherwise , i 'll have to picture you collapsed somewhere all alone . ronan : that 's funny to you ? heather : no , it 's not . i 'm serious . i worry about you . i 'm probably taking my life in my hands to say it out loud . ( sighs ) are things worse ? ronan : no . i told you , i 'm doing great . heather : okay . well , if you ever need anyone to talk to , i 'm here . [ scene_break ] lily : how 's the other job going ? blake : at mccall ? good . good . i 'm making quite a name for myself . why ? have you heard otherwise ? lily : uh , no , no . i mean , cane said that you 're doing fine . it must -- it must be easier , i guess , not having a wife and kids competing for your time . blake : cane is very much in demand . lily : yeah . we just did n't expect the job to be so time - consuming . but what 's funny is that i do n't think that sofia did , either , because when i mentioned to her how much cane is working , she just seemed ... i do n't know . she seemed surprised , you know ? blake : huh . lily : i mean , you work with her . does she have unreasonable expectations ? blake : not particularly , no . lily : well , i wonder why cane 's having such a hard time meeting deadlines . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jill : i 'll get these , and you two can get to know each other better . colin : ( clears throat ) cane : thank you . jill : mm . colin : it 's a nice setup you got here . i could pull the plug on it in a second . cane : yeah , you think so ? colin : i do n't want to expose you . i just want you to accept my offer and come home . cane : all right , you have an entire organization in queensland who are happy to do your bidding . you do n't need me . colin : yeah , but you need me . otherwise , you 're gon na lose the lot , including your wife . cane : you know , i 'm sure that lily will be really upset when she finds out i lied to her again . but she 'll understand why i had to get away from you when i tell her the whole story . colin : including that , uh ... ( clears throat ) that bit about embezzling from mrs. chancellor ? do n't force my hand . i 'm here to help you . the fact that you -- the fact that you 're breathing at all is because you 're family . not this bogus setup -- a real family . you 've created a hell of a mess for yourself , son . and i 'm here to help you get out of it , and in the process , give you a chance to redeem yourself . ( clears throat ) cane : you want me to turn to crime . is that what you want ? colin : you 've already done that . this way ... this way , you 'll have my protection for you and your family . jill : who would like a brandy ? cane : ( clears throat ) um , you know what ? it 's getting late . i - i need to leave . i 'm sorry , so ... but thank you . jill : oh . mwah . you 're welcome , honey . cane : it was wonderful . good night . you have a good night , colin . colin : hey , mind how you go , cane . let 's do this again ... soon . jill : well , i think that went very well . [ scene_break ] ( glasses clink ) lauren : you know , your apartment is nowhere near as secure as your mother 's , and i had a problem with daisy staying there . what is to stop her from going out the window and down the fire escape ? daniel : lauren , daisy 's in no condition to be climbing out windows and jumping off of fire escapes . lauren : no , no , no . no , no , no . what about ryder ? what about ryder ? he could show up at your door with a gun . i ca n't even believe that you 're willing to live like this . daniel : trust me , i spend as little time as possible at home with daisy . lauren : look , i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i can only imagine how miserable you must be having to be face - to - face with that woman who just wreaked havoc on your life . i ... daniel : i 'm just hoping that in a few weeks , daisy will be a bad memory . lauren : ( sighs ) michael : and the mother of your child . daniel : thank you , michael . i 'm trying not to think about that . [ scene_break ] kevin : you know what ? i do n't give a crap if nobody sees these cards . i did n't want to take the damn photo in the first place . chloe : ( sighs ) yeah , i know . i remember . kevin : i mean , but i did it . i did it to make you happy . and you were , right ? it was a good time . chloe : yeah , it was ... a great time , and i appreciate that you did it . kevin : no , you do n't . you do n't appreciate me . it 's really insulting , actually . chloe : insulting ? when was i insulting to -- kevin : ( scoffs ) i am not your sidekick , chloe , all right ? i am not frickin ' duckie . would it be so awful if people thought we were an actual couple ? chloe : no , it would n't be awful , but it would be very inaccurate . kevin : i 'm a good guy . i 'm a really good guy . and you should want to be with me the way i want to be with you . [ scene_break ] lauren : you know , daniel , you work from home . with daisy there , how can you ? daniel : i have n't . i - i - i do n't know . even before she moved in , i - i - i could n't focus , and i know it sounds like an excuse . lauren : no . i totally understand . i just -- i think it is so wrong the way that she has hijacked your life like this . daniel : you 'd know all about that , would n't you ? it happened to you enough times with sheila . lauren : i just -- i ca n't believe that her vendetta has spread to my friends , and now my friend 's son . daniel : you 're not responsible for this . you know that , right ? lauren : logically . daniel : this has got nothing to do with you and sheila , or even sarah , for that matter . i guess daisy just liked my smile and ... i need a drink . michael : put it on our tab . michael : you were very kind to daniel just now . you know , not many people ... lauren : ( sighs ) michael : could put their fear aside and empathize with another human being . it 's a very highly developed skill . i find you extremely impressive , mrs. baldwin . lauren : he 's trying so hard to do the right thing . and we need to help him . michael : well , we 'll make sure the baby gets a good home far , far away , and that daisy gets a permanent home in the state pen . and then ... lauren : ( sighs ) michael : we can all move forward . [ scene_break ] jana : look at , l - look at that -- that one . look . is n't that adorable ? ( chuckles ) daisy : ( sniffles ) it 's not as if this is a done deal , me giving you my baby . jana : ( sighs ) daisy , what choice do you have ? hmm ? if you do n't want to spend the rest of your life behind bars , which you absolutely will if i decide to testify against you ... daisy : ( sighs ) i do n't just want my freedom . i want daniel , too . now i thought we had an agreement . jana : ( chuckles ) well , i suppose it 's only fair since your little one will be reuniting me and kevin . daisy : ( sniffles ) [ scene_break ] chloe : really ? you 've been thinking about you and me ? kevin : you ca n't be that surprised . chloe : yeah , i can . it 's not like ... it 's not like you 've given me any kind of hint that you 've been into me . kevin : i mean , you 're just my smart , beautiful best friend who also makes me laugh . chloe : it just never occurred to me . kevin : really ? you have n't once thought about what we would be like as a couple ? chloe : no . kevin : i do n't believe you . we live together . we act like a family . we look like a family . chloe : yeah , i know . we 're -- we 're best friends , and we 're roommates , and it 's -- it 's just not the mental box that i have you in . kevin : so -- so the guys you date come from some other box ? which one is that ? losers ? liars ? chloe : typically , yeah . kevin : well , then sue me for thinking that you and delia deserve a lot better . chloe : well , do n't you think that you deserve better ? and come on . you know me . i 'm a mess . i mean , no one knows better than you . from billy to chance to ronan -- i mean , i 'm relationship road kill . you know , and to be quite honest , it 's been a relief to not have to think in those terms . kevin : so you 're gun - shy ? chloe : ( sighs ) look , `` chloe the girlfriend `` is a totally different animal than `` chloe your buddy . `` you know , she 's toxic . and i just think that , you know , i do n't know , we 're better off as friends , and i just do n't think that it would ever end well . kevin : so you have n't thought about us as a couple , but you already know how it 's gon na end ? you do n't know how it would end or if it would end . and what if it did n't ? huh ? how about that ? what if we worked ? [ scene_break ] colin : um , other people live here ? jill : mm , i share the place with another woman . it 's a legal settlement . do n't ask . ( chuckles ) but our children and our grandchildren -- they know they 're always welcome here . colin : i can understand why cane would find this , uh , this atmosphere inviting . still ... ( sighs ) there 's got ta be a time when you would like a little , um , privacy . hmm ? jill : well , i have been known to sneak off to the office for a little `` me `` time every once in a while . colin : and how far is that ? jill : it 's really close . would you like a private tour ? [ scene_break ] blake : what about this one ? what paper for this one ? lily : oh , uh , you ca n't do that one . blake : why not ? lily : because ... ( chuckles ) it is , um , it 's yours . blake : mine ? lily : yeah . what , did you think that we would forget you ? we would n't , okay ? ( chuckles ) blake : ( sighs ) cane : hey . lily : hey , look . i finally found someone to help me . cane : out ! out ! out ! get out ! out ! blake : wha -- cane : get out . lily : cane , what the ... blake : it 's all right . it 's all right . look , its fine . it 's a bad time apparently . i 'll go . cane : yeah , that 's right . that 's right . you can go . bye . blake : good night , lily . cane : thank you . ( sighs ) lily : cane , what the hell is going on ? cane : i 'm sorry . it 's just , you know , i - i come home , and i wanted to see you . i hardly ever see you anymore , and he 's here . he 's here again and again and again . ( sighs ) lily : ( scoffs ) are ... ( sighs ) are you jealous ? cane : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] colin : so this is where you come to get away from it all . jill : yes . this is my inner sanctum . colin : hmm . two desks ? jill : well , technically , this office does belong to both my sister and me , but she 's hardly ever here anymore , and certainly not this late . colin : i like this -- sneaky . jill : ( chuckles ) colin : it makes you feel like you 're getting away with something . jill : ( laughs ) ( sighs ) well , i guess you 've seen all there is to see ... unless there is something else you 'd like me to show you . colin : ( sighs ) and i thought you were gon na play hard to get . ( chuckles ) jill : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] michael : well , i 'd like to make a toast ... lauren : oh , okay . michael : to my phenomenal wife ... lauren : aw , honey . michael : who every day gives me a new reason to love her . ( glasses clink ) lauren : that 's so nice . michael : mm - hmm . lauren : and what were today 's reasons ? michael : well , let 's see . in chronological order ... lauren : mm - hmm . michael : you were adorable with our son . you were courageous to come out and celebrate our anniversary with me in spite of , you know , `` crazy mccray . `` and , um , you were very sweet and incredibly compassionate with daniel just now . you know you knock my socks off , do n't you ? lauren : that comes later . michael : really ? lauren : mm - hmm . ( chuckles ) ( cell phone rings ) lauren : mm , hold on one second . hmm . michael : the sitter ? lauren : uh - oh . no , it 's a blocked call , a blocked number . hello ? what happened ? michael : what ? lauren : okay . okay . we 're on our way . michael : what is it ? lauren : ( sighs ) the silent alarm went off at the boutique . i - it could be daisy . michael : all right . all right . let 's stay calm we do n't know . lauren : ( sighs ) okay . [ scene_break ] heather : come on . i like old crooners . cheer up . you 're fine , right ? is n't that what you want everyone to believe ? no , no . come -- do n't -- do n't go . do n't go . ronan : listen , that 's -- heather : ( sighs ) you obviously need to open up to someone . ronan : i need to open up ? heather : yeah . ronan : yeah , how about you ? how open are you ? heather : i 'm sufficiently open . ronan : ( chuckles ) heather : ( chuckles ) ronan : sweetheart , you 're an emotional fort knox . i 've never seen you have an unguarded moment . do you even have unguarded moments ? heather : ( scoffs ) you hardly know me . ronan : my point exactly . no one knows you . what do i know about you ? you are -- you 're tough . you are demanding . you are competent , and you 're very professional . heather : all good things . ronan : great things . all an act . it 's all armor so that nobody gets through . you want to bust me on being closed off ? why do n't you look in the mirror ? [ scene_break ] cane : yeah , i suppose i 'm jealous that blake gets to spend more time with you than i do , so ... lily : ( scoffs ) well , honey , he was waiting to see you . cane : ( scoffs ) yeah . lily : what , you do n't believe that ? it 's not like he knew you were n't gon na be here . cane : i 'm not talking about tonight . you know , i - i just feel like , you know , he 's taking advantage of the fact i have to work so hard , you know ? lily : okay , well , here 's what i do n't get . ( stammers ) it 's like , you do n't like working these long hours . blake does n't work these long hours . it seems like no one else expects it but you . i mean , i - i talked to sofia and my dad , and they 're both really surprised that the job is taking up this much of your time . i mean , just stop putting so much pressure on yourself . you 're gon na burn out . cane : ( sighs ) i want tell you something . sit down . ( sighs ) i 'm not that good at what i do , you know ? i , um , i get the work done , you know , and the work is fine . it just -- it just , um , it just takes me longer than most people . you know , it 's always been like this . lily : but at jabot , you were fine . cane : jabot was different . jabot was different , you know ? i - i had help back then . i did n't have the twins , and , yeah , i can get work in under the wire , you know . just now -- it 's just hard for me . lily : well , i mean , can you ask for an assistant ? or have blake do more ? cane : ( sighs ) no , i ca n't , you know ? tucker 's not jill . he does n't have the same feeling of loyalty that jill has , you know ? and if i do n't get the work done , i 'll be cut . and -- and -- i - i do n't know . i just , um ... ( sighs ) i 'm just gon na have to work harder . um , i 'm sorry . it 's just not fair to you and the babies . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] daniel : hello . jana : hello . well , i 've just come here to keep daisy company . daniel : that 's fine , just maybe a little unexpected . daisy : for me , too . but i - i really appreciate it . jana : yeah , well , i do n't come here for you as much as for myself . daisy : well , anything i can do to help with your recovery ... people have been so kind to me . i just want to pay it forward . jana : i should be going . jana : daniel , listen , i know you feel completely violated . but i have to say , the more time i spend with daisy , and the more compassion i allow myself to feel , the stronger i get . you know , it 's really true what they say about forgiveness , actually . because it helps you so much more than the one being forgiven . daniel : so you 're ... lobbying for the woman who blew both of our lives to hell ? what 's up with that ? [ scene_break ] kevin : i thought you 'd be gone . chloe : um , no , i was just thinking . um ... look . i know how this is gon na sound , but i really mean it . i do n't want to lose what we have . kevin : i want to build on it . chloe : chance and i would have been so much better off if we had just stayed friends . kevin : yeah . yeah , because he cheated on you . he did n't deserve your trust . but , chloe , you know me . was i ever once disloyal to jana , when i had all the reason in the world ? chloe : no , and i 'm not accusing you or saying that you would ever treat me badly . kevin : you 're just not interested . look , its fine . you ca n't help how you feel . ( sighs ) chloe : um , look , i 'm gon na go head to the office . my internet keeps on freezing up , so i just ... i guess i 'll just talk to you later . chloe : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] heather : thank you . its okay -- no strings , no talking required . we can change the music to `` silent night `` if you want . ronan : ( sighs ) heather : i really was just trying to be helpful before . ronan : i do n't need a shoulder to cry on any more than you do , okay ? heather : so are you saying that if i bared my soul to you that you would do the same ? ronan : ( chuckles ) you 're gon na ... ( laughs ) you 're gon na bare your soul to me ? mm , yeah , that 's gon na happen . heather : do we have a deal ? ronan : yeah . yeah , we have a deal . heather : be careful what you ask for , because i might not be able to stop once i get rolling , given that my life pretty much blows right now . ronan : ( sighs ) heather : oh , you think i 'm kidding . ronan : yeah . heather : well , this is not a - at all what i expected for myself . should n't i be christmas shopping for at least two kids right now ? debating whether it 's overkill to get a stocking for the dog ? promising my husband that i wo n't go overboard on his gift this year like i do every other year ? you see any of that happening ? ( sighs ) it could be that 's for the best considering my track record with men . i mean , i 'm -- i 'm definitely better off alone than i would be in a marriage like my mother 's . i remind myself of that a lot . ( chuckles ) sometimes it helps . other times ... after i brush my teeth and crawl under the covers , it just hits me ... how lonely i am . ronan : hey . hey . you still have enough time to turn it around . i mean , that 's more than some of us can say . heather : what do you mean ? when you say that you do n't have time ... you 're not that sick , are you ? you 're dying ? ronan : it looks that way , yeah . ( sighs ) heather : are you sure ? ronan : ( sighs ) heather : but you have n't even had time to get a second opinion . ronan : i 'm pretty much an expert on the subject at this point . heather : so you 've been keeping it to yourself ? ronan : ( quietly ) listen to me . i do n't want you telling anyone , you got it ? heather : katherine chancellor has connections . she could get you in to see specialists into -- into clinical trials . ronan : i know . i know . i 've already got it covered , all right ? ( sighs ) heather : what about support ? your mother ? ronan : hey . no , do not tell -- you do not tell nina . heather , do not tell nina . i 've put her through enough already . heather : you think you 're protecting her keeping your distance . but if you die , and she never even got the chance to know you ... please , ronan , do n't do that to her . [ scene_break ] daniel : ( sighs ) jana : uh , daniel , i know that you know that people can change . otherwise , you would n't be friends with kevin now , would you ? or even be speaking to me after all the horrible things i 've done . but i was able to change my life , was n't i ? because someone ... ( sighs ) kevin ... believed in me . and i think that that 's what maybe daisy needs , too . well , i 'm gon na go . bye . daisy : ( sighs ) daniel : thirsty ? daisy : yeah . daisy : thank you . daniel : is this yours ? daisy : mm , i was just bored . ( sighs ) daniel : it 's not bad . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jill : ( chuckles ) michael : i 'll get the lights . ( bang ) jill : uh - oh . oh ... my god . ( scoffs ) oh , my god . [ scene_break ] daniel : where 'd you learn how to do this ? daisy : ( scoffs ) you can stop making fun of me now . daniel : i 'm not making fun of you . it 's good . you have a good eye . did you copy from a magazine or something ? daisy : it 's , uh , what i imagined our baby would look like . [ scene_break ] lauren : who is this person ? jill : `` this person `` is colin . colin , this is my sister lauren and her husband michael . colin : hi . i 'm sorry to have ... screwed up the evening . michael : likewise . colin : you know what ? this is the nicest store that i 've ever had -- i 'll get a cab . jill : ( chuckles ) colin : ( sighs ) uh , uh , look , uh , thanks for everything . ( chuckles ) jill : ( chuckles ) colin : we 'll stay in touch . jill : you 're welcome . yes , it was lovely . michael : ( sighs ) jill : ( sighs ) colin : so ... right . michael : yes . lauren : why could n't you have used the back seat of your car , or wait a minute -- what about a sleazy motel ? why ? why on earth did you have to bring your tawdry sex life to the floor of my office ? ! jill : because i am jill abbott fenmore , that 's why ! and i will do whatever the hell i want in my office ! [ scene_break ] cane : huh ? look at this . lily : what ? cane : there you go . lily : okay , you know what ? you are never getting out of this job again ... cane : oh , really ? lily : now that i can see what you can do . another of your secrets exposed . cane : hey , i 'm sorry about before . lily : ( tsks ) listen , come here . cane : ( sighs ) lily : you know ... ( sighs ) we were n't even sure that we would even make it to this christmas . so let 's just enjoy it , okay ? and focus on the family . cane : okay . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] blake : well , cane was pretty ticked off when i saw him . colin : well , he , uh , probably feels the walls closing in . blake : yeah . and he could strike out at you again . colin : what 's he gon na use against me ? nothing . on the other hand , he 's a little more vulnerable now in ways that he was n't before . blake : ( sighs ) look , you want to be careful that nothing you do affects lily . cane is very protective of her , to a point it 's not even rational . now he 'd never be able to forgive you of that , and he would lash out . colin : the smartest way for cane to protect his wife is to do what i tell him . i just know he 's smart enough to figure that out . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) jana : hi . um , i 'm sorry to just drop by like this without phon -- jana : oh , my god . ( grunts ) [ scene_break ] heather : ronan , wait . ronan : what ? what ? just let it go ! would you let this go ? heather : no , may -- ronan : this is not your life ! heather : maybe you 're right . maybe nina would n't want it . she would n't want to get close if it meant getting her heart ripped out all over again . at least give her the choice . ronan : ( sighs ) heather : i think that she would choose to love you as much as she could for as long as she could , and i think you need that as much as she does . ronan : ( breathing heavily ) ( sighs ) ( sighs ) chloe : what the hell is wrong with you ? he killed chance . [ next_on ] victoria : what if i already had my one miracle ? what if you and i can not have a baby ? deacon : i was thinking maybe , you know , you and i -- kay : you should go back to work , yes . chloe : ( scoffs ) | at the chancellor residence , jill spends time with both colin and cane which does n't sit too well with cane . blake surprises lily with a visit . michael and lauren enjoy dinner and drinks at gloworm . daniel joins them . chloe sits on the sofa when kevin comes home . kevin wants them to be more than just friends . chloe is surprised . ronan sits at the bar at jimmy 's and reads a christmas card from nina then calls her . heather comes in to join ronan . lauren talks to daniel about his letting daisy live with him . jana visits daisy to see how she and the baby are doing . chloe points out her bad qualities to kevin and says she is terrible at relationships . kevin tries to explain to her that she does n't know whether or not they will work unless she gives it a try . chloe still refuses to give in . colin asks jill about the living arrangement at the chancellors ' . jill tells him about katherine . blake helps lily wrap christmas gifts until he picks up one that is his . lily grabs it away from him . cane comes home and upon seeing blake with lily orders him out . lily is puzzled by cane 's actions . |
jack : ( inhales sharply ) ( exhales slowly ) ( groans ) ( sighs ) john : jackie 's little helpers ? you know , everyone knows it 's a problem but you . [ scene_break ] fen : want me to take a picture for you , send to your folks , so they can see what a good boy you are ? jamie : what ? fen : you look studious . your parents would be really proud of you , or ... never mind . yeah , i got ta go , before my dad finds another reason to not be proud of me . summer : so intense . what is this , `` the meaning of life `` stuff , or just calculus ? jamie : `` trying not to get kicked out of school `` stuff . summer : yeah , i hate that stuff . any more texts ? jamie : not today . summer : that 's good . maybe the person 's over it . jamie : y - you can sit if you have homework , too . summer : uh , yeah . um ... jamie : it 's fine . i - i get it . you do n't want to be seen with me . summer : no , its not -- i mean , ew , i can , like , not sit here with you . i 'm just kidding . i have someplace to be . jamie : that explains it . summer : uh , yeah , i got ta go . bye . [ scene_break ] chelsea : hey . glad you 're home . adam : no harm , no foul ? just have things get back to the way they were , huh ? chelsea : we can try . adam : and fail ? and act like things are normal . it 's not gon na make me forget what you did . [ scene_break ] michael : ( sighs ) lauren : sit down . michael : you are compromising my ability to lock up a felon . lauren : mm , yeah ? michael : you can , uh , compromise , uh , some more right here . lauren : right there ? michael : mm - hmm . lauren : mm - hmm , gladly . ( chuckles ) mm , mm . ( cell phone ringing ) michael : i do n't -- i do n't hear that . lauren : mnh - mnh . michael : mnh - mnh . lauren : mnh - mnh , just get rid of 'em . mm . ( cell phone ringing ) michael : all right ! lauren : okay , get it . michael : what ? what ? okay . yeah , yeah , okay . thank you . jamie 's father has just been arrested . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( padlock rattling ) [ scene_break ] jack : i had surgery , dad . i had a bullet removed , if you 'll recall . john : ohh , so now you eat pills like candy . jack : that is prescription medication to alleviate pain . john : jack , you stuffed a wad of cash in that doctor 's hands to get more drugs . now does that sound legitimate ? jack : my primary physician does not understand my discomfort . john : ohh . so what 's next , let 's see , dark alleys , code words ? jack : when the pain goes away , i will stop the meds . john : and when will the pain leave ? when you have everything victor ever had or wanted ? jackie , look around you ! you 've pushed your entire family away . jack : no , kyle is working here , phyllis is all but family . john : i see . jack : ( sighs ) john : so that 's what we 're waiting for , huh ? pills to kick in ? ohh , look at you , jack . jack : yeah , look at me . i 'm king of the world . john : son , you 're hurt and you 're lonely . pills will never make that go away . [ scene_break ] chelsea : yes , i - i did a bad thing , for the sake of our marriage . adam : you trashed sharon 's life . that 's what you did . chelsea : sharon trashed her own life , adam . she tanked newman enterprises . she -- she torched victor 's house . adam : no one needed to know that . chelsea : sharon can do all of these horrible things and you do n't judge her for a second , but me , you ... ( sighs ) adam : sharon has made some mistakes due to a very real illness . what 's your excuse ? chelsea : i love you . that 's my cross to bear , and ever since the miscarriage , i 've had to sit around and watch you just drift away . adam : drift ? drift ? chelsea : yeah . adam : there was no drifting . i was right here , but it was n't up to your standards how much i was here or not , but i was right here . you refused to accept that . chelsea : mm , you know who else was right here ? sharon , in a cottage , with my husband . adam : mm . chelsea : and you know what ? you know what ? if sharon was really as sick and as fragile as you -- you say she was , why did n't you call her family when all of this started , adam ? let them help her , but no , you needed to have sharon all to yourself . you needed to sit around and make excuses for her and cover for her . adam : yeah . chelsea : adam , you -- you -- you paid somebody to burn down those other buildings . jeff and gloria -- their business -- it is -- it is done . it is destroyed because of you . i mean , you -- you could have been arrested for arson , for god sakes . adam : okay , good . now the truth comes out , right ? that 's what this was about ? you 're protecting me from sharon , right ? that 's why you ratted her out to my father ? do n't do that . do n't do that , chelsea . do n't act like this is some altruistic gesture and you 're just trying to make the world all right , okay ? just call it like it is . this was a sucker punch because of a kiss -- a kiss that should never have happened , yes , but this is about a kiss . chelsea : yeah . i 'm your wife , adam . i 'm allowed to be a little bit angry when your mind and -- and your time and your heart is with somebody else . adam : sharon was confused about a lot of things . i was never confused , and i needed you to trust me . chelsea : sure . exactly . adam : that 's what i needed . i needed you to trust me . chelsea : no , you know what you need ? you know what you need ? this feeling that sharon gives you . she believes in you . she believes in you and only you , and you love it . you love that feeling , and you do n't want to lose it ! adam : she 's sick , chelsea . she 's sick . chelsea : can i ask you something ? how is this any different from the time sharon flew to kansas before our wedding to make one last pass at you ? how is this any different ? she wanted you then , adam , and she wants you now . the only difference is , the last time , you said no . adam : you want to know one of the reasons that we fell in love with each other ? it was because we 're flawed , and we both admitted it and we wanted to be better people . chelsea : and so ... ( voice breaks ) ( sighs ) so ... ( sighs ) this proves i 'm still flawed . ( normal voice ) so now what ? adam ! adam : now ... i need to go . chelsea : yeah , of course you do . i do n't have to ask where . [ scene_break ] kevin : whoa , whoa , whoa ! if you need money for the meter , you do n't have to raid my tip jar . chloe : oh , no , i 'm just looking for all the money that 's missing out of the tagngrab account . kevin : what 's that ? chloe : yeah , tucker called me about the discrepancy in the business account -- the business that he now owns , that we do n't ? is this the `` financial maneuvering `` you were telling me to shut up about while you handled it ? kevin : okay , slow down . chloe : because he is going to hire financial forensic guys , and then he 's gon na follow the money and trail it back to the person who stole it ... unless it goes back now . kevin : okay , so money 's missing , and this is my fault because ... chloe : because you are a hacker who does n't always see the line between right and wrong , and i saw you with your computer . kevin : ( gasps ) shocking . i mean , who uses a computer , right ? besides everybody . chloe : you stole tucker 's money , did n't you ? [ scene_break ] michael : jamie 's father is already in lockup , waiting for arraignment . if they hold him over and convict ... lauren : mm . michael : jamie could end up in foster care . lauren : ( sighs ) that kid just can not catch a break . you know the sweetness that 's so clearly in there , i ... you can see why ronan wanted to mentor him , and why you 're willing to do the same . michael : i think about kevin ... lauren : well ... michael : all the things i should have done to save him , all the things he did because i would n't help him , and here 's jamie , this vulnerable kid , who 's already having a tough time , sucked into the system . anything could happen . [ scene_break ] jamie : never would have guessed you for a cat burglar . summer : i did not break in , okay ? i have a key . jamie : mm - hmm . so your real name is clark . summer : yeah , this is my aunt 's storage place . jamie : mm , and she said , `` hey , go watch my boxes `` ? summer : okay , it 's quiet and there 's no drama , and no one knows that i 'm here . at least , no one knew that i was here , hmm ? jamie : oh , hey , i - i - i know nothing , all right ? i was never here . summer : ( chuckles ) okay . ( cell phone alert chimes ) summer : is it o - one of those texts ? jamie : ( sighs ) `` you 're a waste of space , loser . `` uh , it 's like having a pen pal who 's anonymous and hates me , but it came and you 're right here , so at least i know it 's not you . [ scene_break ] adam : you ever read those little bottles that pills come in ? i 'm paraphrasing here , but i think it goes something like , `` do n't booze it up while you 're on hard - core pain meds . jack : you 're concerned about what i 'll do with a bulldozer ? adam : ( chuckles ) jack : what are you , my social worker ? adam : i 'm a friend ... of sorts , and you are my boss , and all that being said , i feel you should look after yourself . jack : well , i 'm touched and oh , so convinced . [ scene_break ] summer : ( scoffs ) yeah , nice . so , uh , we hang out , we get coffee , you follow me places , but then you think i 'm some `` b `` who sends nasty texts . jamie : look , people do stuff without thinking , like ... m - maybe they 're freaked out about something , do stuff to distract themselves . summer : yeah , by torturing strangers ? not my thing . jamie : y - you walk up to me a - and bam , you start acting like we were friends . you 're not exactly normal . summer : ( chuckles ) okay , so being friendly is now abnormal ? yeah , you have a very skewed view of the world , you know that ? jamie : people can be weird , all right ? y - you think they 're friends , but they 're not . at least that 's the way it 's been for me . but it 's not you , so ... cool . summer : yep , i 'm just some freak that hangs out with cardboard boxes . jamie : i - i have a place like this . summer : where ? jamie : it 's , uh , it 's higher up , where i can look down , watch people , my dad , cops , kids from school . they -- they look like toys . it 's perspective , i guess . summer : yeah , me , too . i guess that 's why i like this place . it 's quiet ... usually . just -- it 's kind of like my vault . well , my aunt 's vault . well , i guess i just thought that maybe there was things in here about my mom or about my family or maybe even me , so ... you never said where your place was . ( cell phone ringing ) jamie : hello . michael : hey , jamie , it 's michael baldwin . would you mind coming over to my place ? we need to talk . jamie : um , about what ? michael : it 's about your father , jamie . jamie : uh , sure . i - i 'll be -- i 'll be right there . ( sighs ) got ta go to the baldwins ' . summer : um , yeah , he 's friends with my mom . jamie : look , i - i wo n't tell him about this place . hey , i was never here , remember ? [ scene_break ] lauren : there has to be some way that we could make sure that he does n't get lost in the foster system . fen : sounds better than what he 's dealing with at home , right ? like , there are definitely good foster families out there . lauren : there 's also another part of the system that could damage a very vulnerable kid like jamie . fen : hey , save the world , mom and dad . adopt jamie . tuck him in . give him milk and cookies . lauren : what is wrong with you ? fen : it was a joke . would you relax ? michael : you watch your mouth with your mother . you hear me ? fen : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] kevin : you think i 'm stealing ? chloe : you 've done it before . kevin : under duress , babe , but i have retired the chipmunk head . i 'm not crazy or stupid . chloe : adam and tucker took away something that you loved , so maybe you felt justified , entitled , or maybe so smart that you would never get caught . kevin : yeah , because i wo n't . chloe : ( sighs ) kevin : look , chloe , it 's our money . the company that we created generated revenue . i 'm just using some creative accounting and the offshore banking system . chloe : kevin . tucker knows . he knows . kevin : if he could prove anything , he would . chloe : oh , because you 're such a genius that he 's never gon na figure it out ? kevin : well ... chloe : no , you listen to me . you put the money back . kevin : and then what , chloe ? this -- this is the answer . adam did this to us . he wants to see us bleed , and i 'm not gon na give him the satisfaction . ( door opens ) chloe : ( sighs ) chelsea : hey , sorry , i just [ scene_break ] jack : you sit at my desk , in my office -- mine -- with my permission . adam : i serve at the pleasure of the king . is that about it ? jack : that is exactly it . it is my office , my staff , my company , and i know that victor has been swooping in , waving his black cape . adam : dad likes to play the family card ... when it suits him . emotional bribery -- it 's pretty heady stuff . the opportunity to get paternal approval ... jack : it 's a lie , adam . adam : he feels newman is his , and he wants it back . jack : and he 's going to try to go through you to get it . adam : actually , he 's going to try and go through you . he knows you 're steering the newman ship while heavily medicated . you 're making this all too easy for him , jack . jack : too easy for him , or too easy for you ? [ scene_break ] jamie : ( sighs ) so what did my dad do this time ? lauren : ( sighs ) michael : uh ... well ... hit - and - run , d.u.i . he 's already been arrested . jamie : w - was anyone hurt ? michael : unfortunately , yes . they 're being treated . jamie : thanks for letting me know . lauren : jamie , this is n't just about your dad . jamie : i 'm a minor , no other family , so ... hello , foster care . lauren : where 's your mom ? jamie : have n't seen her in awhile . lauren : i want you to know , we will do whatever we can to help you . jamie : thanks . i 'll -- i 'll let you know what social services tells me to do . lauren : please , do n't go . michael : stay for dinner . jamie : n - no , it 's -- it 's cool , thanks . lauren : i - i can not let you leave without a meal . come on , we 're -- we 're just having takeout . we have more than enough . fen : yeah , stay , man . lauren : you see ? it 's all set . i 'll get the plates . michael : i will wrangle drinks . [ scene_break ] chelsea : well , that did n't look tense or anything . ( sighs ) chloe : kevin wo n't let it go . the company , our finances -- i mean , it is just getting worse . chelsea : i have something worse . chloe : no , look , i do n't want to start turning this into , like , a whole competing thing , like , whose life sucks more . just trust me , my news is worse . chelsea : sharon started the newman fire . chloe : okay , you win . chelsea : that 's why adam was protecting her , and then he kissed her and i saw it . and then i went and i told victor and nikki about the fire , and now -- and now if you could see the way that he 's looking at me ... ( sighs ) i think my marriage may be over . [ scene_break ] adam : i am the acting c.e.o . , jack , as you said , at your request , and i am no threat to you . jack : all the times you sat behind victor 's desk -- you could never make it stick . always tussling with victor or nicholas or victoria . now you got one thing between you and the throne -- me , the guy who threw you to the wolves , the guy who let you take the rap for forging daddy 's diary . who would blame you for wanting to even the score ? and here i just had surgery ... lingering pain . this could be a real party for you . adam : yeah , that 's exactly what i 'm doing . i 'm trying to sink my claws into the c.e.o . gig . that must be why i 'm warning you to lay off the pain meds and put down the scotch . go home to sleep , jack . rest . heal properly . jack : then you 're looking out for me . adam : those pills you 're popping are heavy - duty opiates , basically synthetic heroin . if i wanted to oust you at newman , i would just pat you on the back , tell you you 're doing a great job . we could call a big board meeting and they could all see you like this . jack : like what ? adam : not yourself , jack . sure , it sucks to hear . frankly , it 's -- it 's hard to watch . you 're muddling information . you have a - a simple little interview with sarge 's nephew mason . you have a huge meeting with that energy guru . jack : did phyllis tell you about this ? adam : nobody had to tell me about this . i am the acting c.e.o . , so , of course , i know what 's going on , and i 'm telling you , jack -- trust me . you have to trust me . look around , brother . you have no one else . jack : i do n't have to trust you , junior . i could just fire you . adam : ( chuckles ) yes , you can . you can just fire me , the one guy who 's actually trying to help you out . that would be perfect . meanwhile my father and his cronies can swoop right in , and you would n't be aware , because you 'd be searching for bliss in the bottom of a pill bottle . my brother nicholas -- he might regain interest , want to lead the charge , and then my brother and my father would be toasting their success over your failure . jack : wow . did i just see you reveal honest emotion ? something got you on edge , adam ? adam : do n't worry about me . you have enough on your plate . jack : if my c.e.o . is not on his game , that is my business . adam : ( exhales slowly ) jack : i 've been hearing a lot lately about sharon and her illness . that have something to do with your frayed nerves ? adam : sharon . ( clears throat ) no . have n't you heard ? everyone turns their back on her eventually . so why would i be any different ? jack : i did turn my back on her . i regret that . i once loved her very much , and despite what you might think , i 'm glad she 's not alone , but , adam , given your history together , i think maybe it 's best the two of you stay far apart . [ scene_break ] chloe : but you were protecting adam from the emotional bloodsucker . he should be thanking you . chelsea : yeah . i wo n't hold my breath . chloe : o - okay , this is not happening . chelsea : ( sighs ) chloe : no , this whole little whimper voice ... ( high - pitched voice ) `` oh , poor me ! will adam ever forgive me ? `` ( normal voice ) no , listen , he lied to you . chelsea : yeah . chloe : he stashed his ex on your property , and he keeps on going to check on her to make sure that poor `` widdle `` sharon 's okay ? he should be begging you for your forgiveness ! i - i 'm telling you , if kevin pulled something that big behind my back , i would be like , `` yo , you fix it . `` chelsea : and would he do it ? chloe : well , he would have to , because he loves me . [ scene_break ] kevin : i give tucker back his stupid money , and i lose my house . cardboard box , here we come . [ scene_break ] michael : how 's school ? your grades okay ? jamie : uh , 3.0 . michael : ah . lauren : wow , that 's amazing , especially with everything that 's going on . michael : i see you hitting the books at crimson lights . see , that 's how you do it , boy ! more times with the books , little less time on the internet . fen : how about the fact i 'm at swim practice ? i 'm really close to nailing the 400 freestyle record . lauren : i did n't realize . oh , my god , that 's so great ! michael : how about you , jamie ? clubs , sports , extracurriculars ? jamie : not since i got kicked off the baseball team for fighting . lauren : you were in a fight ? jamie : yeah , it was -- it was my old school . i should have walked away . michael : well , new school , new start . you can try out for the team in the spring . fen : oh , i - i know the baseball coach . i 'll introduce you . lauren : well , there you go . thank you , fen . [ scene_break ] avery : i 'm glad you 're here . how was school ? summer : uh , schoolish . you know , books , lockers , number 2 pencils . avery : your dad told me that you cut a few times . summer : uh , yeah , well , uh , i got busted , so that wo n't be happening again . avery : where do you go when you skip ? summer : um , you know , around , just -- the park . avery : by yourself ? that seems a little boring . summer : you know , do n't you ? [ scene_break ] jamie : so , uh , that 's cool , about the baseball coach . fen : how do you do it , pull off this -- this pathetic victim thing you got going ? jamie : so i guess we wo n't be hangin ' with the coach , huh ? fen : you -- you sucked in ronan , my girlfriend , my parents . you know what ? wh- why -- why do n't you join the swim team next ? then you can just drown me and take over my life . jamie : what , you think i 'm faking this ? fen : i think you milk it for all it 's worth . jamie : first , summer is n't your girlfriend . second , you 're the one that acts all buddy - buddy and then turns jerk - hole when your parents are out of the room . and as far as taking over your life , did you miss the part about me going to foster care ? huh ? yeah , lucky me , and lucky you . you get to keep your life and your parents that you 're too stupid to be grateful for . [ scene_break ] avery : that storage unit contains personal items , okay ? you were n't invited to go there . you were n't invited to go through my things . it 's like me marching up to your bedroom and reading your diary . do you understand ? look , summer , we are friends . you come over to my house and we hang out and we cook , and i - i do n't understand why you would betray my trust like this . why would you do this ? summer : i just wanted to know . avery : you wanted to know what ? summer : about you and my mom . avery : by going through my boxes ? summer : my mom never talks about her family or -- or where she grew up , so i just thought , maybe -- maybe there was something in there about her . i mean , i - i 'm supposed to be like her , but maybe i do n't want to be , so i just want to learn what she was like at my age . but there was nothing , so i 'm sorry , avery . avery : okay , whatever peace you are looking for , you 're not gon na find it reading my letters . summer : it 's just that i did n't even know that you existed until last year , and -- and reading those letters -- avery : oh , my god . ( voice breaking ) how many did you read ? summer : only -- only a couple , and i 'm not gon na tell anyone , okay ? i 'm not gon na tell my mom or my dad , i swear . just -- please do n't tell them what i did , okay ? it -- look , it started off as someplace quiet , that i could be someplace alone . just ... are you gon na tell them ? avery : we are gon na keep this between us , and you are going to keep what you read to yourself . summer : who was the guy in the letters ? avery : those letters are from a long time ago . it 's ... ( clears throat ) it 's in the past , and it needs to stay there . [ scene_break ] adam : i was helping sharon through a rough time . she has no one else . jack : was n't that long ago you were writing sharon off . now -- adam : i understand her actions . jack : and it 's a relief , is n't it ? knowing you can forgive her , being back in her world again ? you have to admit , it was more of an obsession than an attraction ... but it 's good to be back in her orbit , is n't it ? adam : jackie - boy , are we talking about me and sharon or you and `` red `` ? i mean , i have noticed a little something between the two of you . jack : phyllis has moved back to her place . adam : but you asked her not to go , right ? jack : there are n't many people i can trust , adam . phyllis is one of them . adam : i 'm sure that 's all it is . jack : and if it is n't , what 's the difference ? neither of us is married ... unlike yourself . [ scene_break ] chelsea : kevin makes you nuts , but at least the two of you can still be in the same room together . adam was horrified that i exposed sharon 's crime , because it was a crime , yet somehow , i 'm the bad guy in all of this . chloe : well , adam needs to get over it . chelsea : ( sighs ) chloe : he can not point fingers . chelsea : no . chloe : you know what you have to do ? you have to draw up a list of all the nasty things that he and sharon have done . it will take him a week to go through every single thing , and by then , he 'll probably forget why he was mad . chelsea : yeah . well , i ca n't even go home right now . i 'm just gon na get a room at the club . chloe : shut up . you 're staying with kevin and me . chelsea : oh , no , that 's okay . i was n't fishing for that . i just ... chloe : you do n't have a choice . i 'm your only friend and you 're mine , and i 'm pretty sure that this is what friends do , so ... i could beat up adam for you . chelsea : ( laughing ) chloe : i could kick his ass . better yet , i could kick sharon 's ass . chelsea : mm - hmm . chloe : yeah , that is way more satisfying . chelsea : yeah . chloe : god ... chelsea : ( sighs ) chloe : she 's a piece of work . she just knows how to work adam every single time . chelsea : you 're not making me feel any better . chloe : no , you can fix this . chelsea : how ? chloe : get sharon out of the picture . [ scene_break ] lauren : there are more brownies if anybody wants 'em . oh . michael : where 's jamie ? fen : oh , he had to take off . lauren : without saying good - bye ? fen : i guess he 's not big on manners . michael : what 'd you do to him ? fen : he 's a -- he 's a delinquent with a drunk for a father who just got arrested , but `` big bad fen `` must have scared him away . [ scene_break ] jamie : it looks like dad 's in some serious trouble this time . you know , my -- my first reaction was -- was , good . i mean ... he -- he deserves it . i mean , yeah , i know i 'm not supposed to say that , but that 's how i felt . and now i do n't feel so good about that . i mean , no -- no matter what , he 's -- he 's still my dad . summer : i 'm sorry . jamie : you know , do n't be . i 'm not trying to throw a pity party . summer : no , i - i did n't say that you were . i - i felt like you were being honest . jamie : fen thinks i 'm playing the pity card . he 's all pissed off because i 'm trying to steal you and his parents from him . summer : what ? that 's crazy . i 'm not fen 's to be stolen from , and his parents adore him . jamie : yeah , they do . two parents who care -- the guy has no idea how good he has it . [ scene_break ] chelsea : i tried to get sharon out of the picture . that was the whole point of telling nikki and victor about the fire , but unless i testify , the charges are not gon na stick , and it 's not like adam 's gon na say anything . chloe : then testify . chelsea : right . like i 'm gon na get on the stand and just point at angelic sharon and say , `` it was her ! she did it ! `` and then watch adam take sharon in his arms and take off his wedding ring and throw it at my head . ( exhales sharply ) chloe : get a grip , cupcake . we can do this . we are going to make sharon go away and adam stick around . [ scene_break ] jack : you 're no prize , adam , and yet chelsea still loves you . marriage is hard enough when you 're totally committed . if you ca n't give 100 % , do your wife a big favor and cut her loose . 'cause if you go on pretending that she 's your one - and - only , you are not the new , improved adam you want us to believe . you 're the black - hearted villain that everyone thinks you are . is that who you are , adam ? [ next_on ] sharon : i 'm sure victor wants to see me rot in jail . ( voice breaks ) looks like he 's gon na get his chance . chelsea : you do n't even seem interested in trying to fix things . adam : can things be fixed ? victor : why are you here ? nick : to get you to back off sharon . victor : why would i do that ? | at newman enterprises , jack is in severe pain and considers taking another pain pill when john appears . fen sees jamie at the coffeehouse and as usual exchanges some slurs toward him . summer joins jamie and they have a brief chat . adam comes home to chelsea but he refuses to forgive her for what she did to sharon . at home , lauren tries kissing michael to get him to forget about work when a telephone call informs him that jamie 's father was arrested for dui . avery slams down the top on the computer , picks up her things , and leaves the apartment . summer unties the letters addressed to avery and starts to read more when she hears a noise outside . summer quickly puts the letters back in the box . jack reminds john that he just had surgery and needs the pain pills . chelsea tries to explain her actions to adam , but he does n't want to hear it and walks out on her . at the coffeehouse , chloe tells kevin that tucker called and told her that he found a discrepancy in the books . kevin is insulted that chloe is blaming him . michael informs lauren that jamie 's father is in jail . jamie finds summer in the storage room and tells her about his father 's arrest . summer then tells jamie about her mother . as kevin insists to chloe that he will put the money back into tucker 's account , chelsea interrupts . at the bar , adam and jack talk about newman enterprises and jack being hooked on pain medication . adam warns jack that victor will go through them to take back the company . |
faith : daddy , that was part of the show , right ? mariah was supposed to fall ? summer : oh , my god . did that just happen ? kevin : i do n't know . i mean , we both saw it , right ? abby : hey , guys . what 's going on ? summer : mariah just fell flat on her face on live tv . abby : oh . wow . summer : okay , what do you think ? do you think that she did this on purpose ? kevin : why would anybody do that on purpose ? chloe : hold on . hold on . sharon : but she could be hurt ! chloe : they 're still rolling . let 's see what she does . mariah : that was fun ! all of the dresses featured on today 's show can be found on the chelsea 2.0 website or in stores coming soon . as always , keep on buzzin ' , gc . cane : [ exhales sharply ] there she is ! my beautiful wife . lily : [ chuckles ] cane : come here . lily : whoa . [ laughs ] cane : hello . lily : someone 's happy to see me . cane : always . always . especially right now . lily : what 's so special about right now ? cane : you know , i feel -- i feel alive . do you feel this ? do you feel this ? alive ? are you alive ? yeah ? lily : oh , yeah . my , uh , insurance underwriters ' convention ? yes , it was exhilarating . i feel very alive . cane : that sounds sexy . lily : yeah , not so much . did you , uh -- did you work out again ? cane : yeah , i did back - to - back after my pt session . lily : wow . that 's , um ... cane : what ? crazy ? lily : no , i was -- i was gon na say commitment . you must really be enjoying your therapy sessions , huh ? cane : yeah . yeah . you know what ? i had my doubts about jessica , but , you know what , you were right . lily : well , those are words to live by . cane : because she has these hands that when she touches my body , i just feel like -- [ sighs ] it feels like magic . lily : oh . really ? cane : uh - huh . lily : mm . sharon : are you sure you 're okay ? let me see your pupils . mariah : why ? sharon : because if they 're dilated , it means you have a concussion . mariah : i do n't -- i 'm fine . i 'm fine . seriously . sharon : you lost consciousness . mariah : i was out for like five seconds . i think . i do n't know what happened . maybe i was just closing my eyes in deep and utter humiliation . chelsea : let me take this from you . mariah : what ? chelsea : the mic . mariah : oh . right . i -- i really do n't know what happened . one second , i was doing the show , and the next -- chloe : you fell flat on your face . devon : you just tripped . it happens to everybody . mariah : here ? now ? sharon : sweetie , you were great ! was n't she good ? devon : yes , you were . chelsea : absolutely . chloe : i 've never seen anything like it . hilary : mariah , are you okay ? that looked really bad . mariah : really , hilary ? i thought it was awesome . please do n't pretend like you care . hilary : of course i care . not only is the liability troubling , but this happened on live television . mariah : thanks for the reminder . hilary : you know what , do n't even worry . with all the hard work that we put in trying to promote the segment , i 'm sure that ... nobody watched . mariah : [ sighs ] sharon : i have an idea . rather than standing here needling my daughter , why do n't you find out what happened ? mariah : me ! i happened . i told you , six - inch heels and these feet are not a good combination . hilary : no , mariah , it was not your fault . you were forced into hosting before you were ready . this is prime time . it 's the big leagues , and -- sharon : watch it . hilary : i was just saying that you have you reason to be embarrassed . mariah : how about mortified ? can i be that ? hilary : well , do n't worry . everybody who saw you hit the floor like a dead cockroach , they will all forget . eventually . sharon : hey . are you in pain ? mariah : not physical . devon : listen , mariah , i for one am very proud of you because you stumbled a little bit ... mariah : that 's one word for it . devon : ... but you got back up and you finished the broadcast like a pro . mariah : chelsea , i 'm so sorry about your dress . chelsea : oh , it 's fine . mariah : no , no , it 's ruined . and so is the entire segment promoting your line ! chelsea : mariah , stop . nothing is ruined . honestly , i 'm just glad you 're not hurt . chloe : yeah , i second that . hilary : ouch . sharon : what is it now , hilary ? hilary : well , i 'm just saying that these shoes , they cost like , what , $ 1,000 ? that 's more than you make in a month . especially since you 'll be back brewing coffee and sorting mail . mariah : you know what , hilary ? you wanted this so badly . it 's yours . summer : okay , well , she got back up and she spoke . coherently , even . so that must mean that she is n't hurt . kevin : maybe . or maybe she 's in shock . abby : okay , back up . mariah was hosting `` gc buzz . `` like ... mariah , mariah ? summer : yeah , that 's the one . abby : and she was modeling a dress , in a fashion show . summer : yeah , it was for chelsea 's new line . abby : okay , what sort of bizarro world is this ? what happened to hilary , and who thought it was smart for mariah to fill in ? kevin : it literally just happened , abby . we know what you know . summer : okay , she was doing surprisingly well . i mean , she was strutting her stuff , getting really into it , and then she tripped over her heels , and ... it was not pretty . abby : on live tv no less . summer : yeah . i mean , talk about mortified . really . abby : i mean , at least she finished the show , right ? that took guts . or maybe she was a little loopy . kevin : well , i , for one , will feel better once i know mariah 's okay . let me call her . abby : [ chuckles ] summer : god , i just hope that the internet trolls do n't descend . abby : too late . nick : so , you know , sometimes people sneeze or they forget a line or maybe they just look at each other and start laughing . it 's kind of the fun of doing live tv . faith : that did n't look fun to me . nick : no . it did n't . faith : it looked like it hurt . nick : yeah , but you saw how quick she popped up , right ? i mean , your big sister is tough . just like someone else i know . faith : i want to see for myself . can we go make sure she 's okay ? nick : well , if we go down there right now , i 'd feel like we were kind of in the middle of everything . i think we should just kind of wait here . but why do n't you call her on the phone , see if she 's okay ? faith : okay . nick : [ sighs ] wow . sharon : are you ready ? mariah : for ? sharon : i 'm taking you to the hospital . mariah : what ? no . sharon : mariah -- mariah : there are people at the hospital . they have phones and tvs and tablets . sharon : and you really think that the hospital tvs were airing `` gc buzz ? `` mariah : it does n't matter . i 'm fine . sharon : you do n't know that . mariah : no , i -- i do . maybe a couple bruises , but other than that ... sharon : well , i 'd rather err on the safe side . mariah : mom , i am begging you to trust me on this . i just want to go home . sharon : okay . mariah : thank you . sharon : i 'm gon na keep an eye on you all night . mariah : [ sighing ] oh , my gosh . i can not wait to crawl into bed and never get out . [ cell phone rings ] sharon : it 's faith . mariah : can you ? sharon : yeah . i 'll take it . hi , honey . it 's mommy . yeah , mariah 's okay . i 'm -- yes , i 'm positive . i 'm talking to her right now , and i 'm bringing her home , so you can come and see for yourself . okay , bye - bye . mariah : faith was watching . sharon : she just wanted to make sure you were n't hurt . mariah : just my ego . sharon : come on . let 's go . mariah : okay . chelsea : hey , mariah , i - i hope you feel better . devon : yeah , and please let us know how you 're doing later on . mariah : yeah . chloe : yeah , listen , and -- and do n't worry about all the gossip . it was just an accident . and the worst gossips are gon na talk about it and then they 're gon na forget about it . and it 's not like you were committed into a psychiatric facility . i mean , now that 's something that people are gon na talk about . am i right ? sharon : let 's go . devon : see you , guys . you and i need to talk right now . chloe : it could have been worse . chelsea : could it ? chloe : do n't get all doom and gloom on me . chelsea : that fall is going to go viral , and you know it . it is . reveling in other people 's misery is human nature . chloe : well , that 's depressing . chelsea : my spring line is now a punchline . you know what ? joke 's on me . chloe : [ sighs ] cane : incredible hands . that 's all i can say . they 're just incredible . incredible . lily : oh , really ? and what does she do with these incredible hands ? cane : well , it 's not what she does with them . it 's how she does it . you see , today she had me lay on my back , and then she starts working my lower extremities , like from here down . lily : hmm . any lower extremity in particular ? cane : yeah , my feet . well , in particular , my toes . lily : whoa , whoa , whoa . i thought your feet were ticklish . i ca n't even go anywhere near them . cane : yeah , i know you ca n't do it , but she can . jessica can touch anything she wants 'cause she has these hands -- like i said , they 're magic . lily : mm - hmm . so we 're at the toes . cane : right , we 're at the toes . anyway , so she starts on my toes , and then she works her way up to my calves , then to my thighs -- lily : okay , that 's enough . cane : and then to my inner thighs . lily : yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah . you are such a jerk . cane : what did i do ? lily : `` oh , it 's not what she did . it 's how she did it . `` you 're deliberately trying to get a rise out of me . cane : is it working ? lily : no , it 's not working . cane : you are such a liar . lily : you know what ? i am so glad my dad took the twins for the night so you can focus on your little `` therapy session . `` cane : oh , speaking of focus , next time she 's coming over , we 're doing deep muscle stimulation . where are you going ? lily : i 'm turning the shower on . cane : oh , you do n't have to . i already had one . lily : it 's for me , not for you . cane : did i say something ? lily : no ! cane : did i do something or ... ? summer : hey . voicemail again ? kevin : yeah . pointless to leave another message . abby : you know what ? she 'll call you back when she 's ready . she 's gon na need you . she 's gon na need all the support she can get . kevin : it just sucks , you know ? mariah was really working hard to make something of herself . summer : yeah , well , she , uh , she did that kind of . kevin : what does that mean ? abby : well , she 's become an instant internet sensation . i mean , she definitely made something of herself . kevin : no . summer : yeah . oh , yeah . kevin : [ sighs ] sharon : would you stop looking at that thing ? mariah : i ca n't . it 's like a train wreck . i ca n't look away . sharon : you 're overreacting . you know , it was n't that big of a deal . mariah : i faceplanted on national television , sharon . sharon : so ? it 's like chloe said . you know , if that 's your worst crime , i think you 're doing pretty good . mariah : my god . this is just out there for eternity , for the whole world to see . talk about karmic payback . sharon : if you 're suggesting that you deserved this -- mariah : did n't i ? i went from glorified gofer to tv host just like that . i had no experience , no training . sharon : neither did hilary ! mariah : yeah . and look where that got her -- her own husband fired her . the job is jinxed . sharon : are you actually gon na sit here and give hilary the satisfaction of being right ? she thinks you max out at coffee brewer . but i know that you can be a lot more than that , and so does devon . and deep down , so do you . mariah : how 's my face ? sharon : perfect as always . mariah : why do n't i believe you ? oh , no . sharon : what ? mariah : what do you mean , what ? ! my -- my nose is swelling up ! sharon : let me see . mariah : no , it is ! oh , my god . i 'm gon na look like one of those ultimate fighter guys , on top of everything else ! faith : mariah . are you okay ? mariah : hey , squirt . sharon : faith , it 's so sweet of you to be concerned , but you can see that mariah 's fine , right ? mariah : yeah , if you ignore my growing nose and the black eye that 's gon na follow it . faith : daddy said you were tough , and now you look it . sharon : see ? that 's the spirit . mariah : oh , so you and your dad watched the big moment together . faith : yep . you were unforgettable . you landed right on your face . how did you do that ? mariah : [ scoffs ] come here . please do n't tell anyone , but i could really use one of these right now . [ door opens ] nick : hey . chelsea : hi . is he sleeping ? nick : no , no . i just like putting baby in a corner . chelsea : ba - dum - dum . so ? i take it you saw the broadcast ? nick : what broadcast ? oh , the gc buzz -- yeah . yeah , i saw it . talk about a fashion statement . chelsea : you 're really on a roll tonight . nick : just thought you could use some cheering up . chelsea : yeah , i do . but mariah actually needs it more . i feel so bad for her . she was thrilled about that show . well , you know , as thrilled as mariah can get . nick : yeah , i was gon na say . chelsea : and now she will go down in history as the host that fell flat on her face . nick : well , faith has the mariah angle covered . you know , mariah fell on her face so she could land on her feet , just like you 're gon na do . chelsea : i do n't know about that . have you been on any form of social media in the past hour ? do a search for my line , and instead of being directed towards a website where you can , you know , buy things , you 'll be led to a big , fat laugh free of charge . [ sighs ] chelsea : it was very sweet of you to come . i appreciate it , nick , but the damage is done . you should take your sweet , sleeping , little angel and head home . nick : nope . no way . chelsea : [ sighs ] nick : who are you ? the chelsea newman i know is not a quitter . chelsea : [ scoffs ] you did not just go there . nick : pretty sure i just did . chelsea : i worked my butt off on this line . i worked late nights , i worked early mornings , i - i spent time that i want to spend with my son on the line . i needed today to be perfect . and you know what ? i 'm gon na tell you something . i could have accepted it if -- if , you know , the critics did n't like it or if people did n't buy it . i have to accept that , because that 's real life . but this ? i mean , this is how it ends ? i 'm like a joke ! i 'm a joke on the internet ! i 'm like -- i 'm like a cat on a bike or a -- or a dog singing the macarena ! nick : okay , hold up . i think cats on bikes are cool . chelsea : [ chuckles ] nick : if a dog was singing the macarena , that 'd be pretty cool , too . see that ? see what happened to your face ? your lips , they kind of did one of these , and when -- you 're also forgetting the golden rule of the universe . there 's no such thing as bad publicity . chelsea : if that is the golden rule , then we 're in serious trouble . nick : look , okay , people are laughing right now . but they 're gon na remember your name . chelsea 2.0 . then they 're gon na go to your website , then they 're gon na see how amazingly talented you are . heck , when it 's all said and done , you might end up thanking mariah for falling on her face . chelsea : really ? and i should pay her a commission or something ? nick : now you 're talking . chelsea : thank you . nick : i did n't do anything . chelsea : yeah . you did . faith : daddy and i made them . mariah : oh , well , i 'm guessing this one is yours . faith : how do you know ? mariah : because it is adorable and , no offense , but your dad 's decorating skills needs some work . sharon : i 've been telling him that for years . mariah : [ laughs ] faith : have it . it 'll make you feel better . mariah : oh , no , no , no . i 'm -- i 'm not hungry right now . i 'm gon na save it for later . faith : you know it 's bad when she does n't want a cookie . sharon : mm - hmm . mariah : okay , guys , i 'm right here . thank you . sharon : i hope you brought your homework along with those cookies , because you have a book report that you need to work on and finish before you go back to your dad 's tonight . faith : actually , i was thinking maybe i 'd stay here tonight . sharon : oh , we would love that . okay , well , i 'll just call your dad and clear it . and in the meantime , why do n't you get started on the homework ? faith : okay . [ both laugh ] faith : i love you , mariah . i 'm sorry you fell over and embarrassed yourself on tv . mariah : i love you , too , kid . oh , my god . she kills me . sharon : she 's so sweet . mariah : i wish i could be more like faith . she 's always so happy . sharon : she 's a child . mariah : eh , i was never that cheerful . shocking , i know . but it must be nice to be able to look on the bright side . sharon : you know , you 've got to stop beating yourself up . accidents happen . mariah : but i wish they would stop happening to me . but i got to say i 'm not totally blameless . sharon : of course , you are . mariah : no . [ scoffs ] if i had n't tried so hard to stick it to hilary , to prove that i could fill her shoes ... maybe i should have learned to walk in them first . sharon : i think you 're overreacting . everyone 's gon na forget all about this . they probably already have . mariah : wrong . face it . your daughter is a meme . kevin : hey . how 's mariah ? is she hurt ? she 's not answering my calls . chloe : oh , i 'm fine . thanks for asking . kevin : sorry . hi . chloe : hi . kevin : but we watched the show . we saw that fall . it was horrible . summer : yeah , but she really stuck the landing . kevin : summer , it 's not funny ! chloe : well , it 's a little funny . you got to admit . abby : do you want to grab another coffee ? summer : yes . you read my mind . kevin : why am i the only one who cares about what happened ? chloe : we care , kevin . you 're just borderline obsessed . kevin : i 'm not ! she 's my friend ! i 'm concerned ! chloe : she 's fine , i think . look , she did n't break anything . she did n't bust a tooth . we did n't have to call the ambulance , so just take it down a few notches . kevin : how is she ? chloe : she 's mariah . she handled it with as much dignity and sarcasm as she can muster . she 's fine . [ sighs ] wish i could say the same for myself . hilary : do n't worry , devon . i forgive you . devon : for what ? hilary : for trying to replace me with mariah . as misguided as it was , you did teach me a lesson . you are the money . i am the talent . devon : is that what you think ? hilary : you know , that 's just it . see , i am the talent . [ scoffs ] mariah is not . i 'm sorry . i just -- i keep thinking about tonight 's show . it was cringeworthy , for her and for gc buzz . but at least now we 're on the same page . devon : are we on the same page , hon ? hilary : yeah . we want everything to get back to normal . devon : no . hilary : what do you mean , no ? devon : i mean no to everything that you 're saying . normal is never gon na be you twisting interviews around like you did with dylan mcavoy and turning his words into something completely opposite of what he wanted to say . we ca n't have that . hilary : i understand , okay ? everything by the book this time . devon : no , you wo n't . hilary : devon , take a breath , all right ? everybody saw the slap on my wrist . you made your point . so , if you admit that you were wrong , maybe -- just maybe -- i 'll come back . devon : [ chuckles ] lily : unh , unh , unh . no more work . it 's time for your treatment . cane : i 've already had my treatments . plus i have to get these reports done now . lily : well , that was not a request . it was doctor 's orders . cane : well . hello , dr. ashby . lily : oh , yeah . cane : yeah ? lily : that 's me . cane : see , i did n't know that you made house calls . lily : well , only for my most special patients . now , i may need you to open wide , 'cause i have to take your temperature . cane : [ muffled ] you know what ? i was feeling a little feverish . lily : shh ! be a good boy or you 're not gon na get your lollipop . [ both laugh ] lily : so , are you enjoying your therapy sessions with whatever her name is ? cane : you know , actually , right now i have absolutely no idea who you 're talking about . lily : mm - hmm . just remember who really takes care of you . cane : i wo n't forget it . trust me . lily : oh , just as i thought . you 're running a fever . cane : and what do you think we should do about this fever , dr. ashby ? lily : well , did n't you say something about muscle stimulation ? cane : yeah , i did . abby : [ laughs ] summer : i ca n't stop watching this ! abby : it 's so brutal and so painful and so hilarious . summer : exactly . does that make us bad people for laughing at mariah ? abby : you 're right . summer : and hey , okay , she did n't get hurt . there was no damage . she did n't hurt other people . and , you know , she kind of looked amazing doing it . abby : hey , yeah . if you 're gon na bite it , you might as well look good doing it . summer : exactly . so maybe we should n't feel so terrible when we 're watching it and laughing at mariah . abby : yeah , it 's definitely not the meanest thing i 've done . summer : no , it 's not . i am the well aware of the meanest thing that you 've ever done . abby : yeah . okay , but still , we should n't be using someone else 's misfortune as our amusement , okay ? we 're above that . summer : okay , okay , just hear me out . if it was you or me trying to walk down the runway and we fell so hard that we cracked the floor , how many times do you think mariah would be watching that ? exactly . okay ? so just one more time . abby : just once . summer : okay . oh ! abby : [ laughs ] summer : she falls hard , man ! kevin : thanks . hey , i 'm sorry . i guess i was a little bit focused on mariah before . chloe : it 's fine . kevin : no , it 's not . i did n't stop to think about what this could mean for you . chloe : hint -- nothing good . kevin : so talk to me . chloe : [ sighs ] today was a really big day for us . finally a chance to position the brand , to go big . kevin : one little tumble on tv is n't gon na change all that . chloe : well , maybe not for chelsea because she has friends and resources up to here , but not me . people are finally starting to look at me like a normal person , a businesswoman , even , not just `` that crazy chick who ran that dude down . `` kevin : people do n't say that about you . chloe : well , they might not be saying it , but they 're thinking it . kevin : i do n't . chloe : maybe you 're a touch crazy yourself . kevin : you have no idea how special you are , do you ? you are so funny , smart , interesting , and you are so sexy . chloe : i really like where you 're going with this . kevin : i really am sorry i was so focused on mariah before . chloe : it 's traumatizing for her . kevin : still , it 's not an excuse . you know , you may not have friends up to here , but you got me , and i 'm not going anywhere . chelsea : still sleeping ? nick : man , i wish i could sleep that hard . chelsea : thanks for the pep talk . nick : anytime . chelsea : [ sighs ] i never realized . were you always this much of a `` glass half full `` type of guy ? nick : you know , lately i 've just been realizing how incredibly blessed i am . you know , i know it 's easier to remain optimistic if things keep working out for you . chelsea : so even with all of the trials and all of the tribulations you 've experienced over the past year , you 're still an optimist ? nick : and my glass just keeps getting fuller . 'cause every second i get to spend with my son and every moment that christian spends with faith and the rest of my family , it 's ... [ sighs ] chelsea : [ sighs ] hi . oh ! you know , for someone so small , you have had quite the effect on your dad . nick : it 's not just him , you know . yeah . you . chelsea : [ chuckles ] nick : you know , you have been a lifesaver from the moment you sat with me in the hospital after we lost christian . chelsea : i 'm glad . nick : and you just keep being there for me . you helped me through my grief like no one else could . chelsea : well , maybe that 's 'cause i 'm still going through mine . nick : maybe . chelsea : i mean , misery does love company , after all . nick : i 'm never miserable when i 'm around you . um , so i want to -- you know , i want to help you the way you 've helped me . chelsea : well , you are in luck , because you already have . lily : well , now it 's time to listen to your heart . cane : but , doctor , you do n't have a stethoscope . lily : no , i like a more personal approach , very personal . uh - oh . cane : what is it ? is there a problem ? is there something wrong , doctor ? lily : yeah , i detect a rapid heartbeat . must be all the stimulation . cane : it must be . lily : you know , i think that we need further tests . i recommend a full body scan . cane : yeah ? that sounds painful . lily : well , it can be , but i have something for the pain . cane : you know , doc , i 'm thinking i might need two doses . can you do that for me ? lily : [ chuckles ] abby : i have n't laughed that hard in months . summer : i know . i think we both needed that . abby : we should do it more often , but not at the expense of someone else 's suffering , even mariah . summer : okay . agreed . abby : hey , is n't your birthday coming up ? summer : hmm . yeah . do n't remind me . abby : why ? summer : i do n't know . just with everything that 's happened this year , i was hoping i could just skip it . abby : are you crazy ? with everything that 's happened this year , that 's exactly why you ca n't skip it . you deserve a day of celebration , summer . and not to hijack your day , but i think i deserve some celebration , too . i think a little bit of time to kick back , recharge , have a little fun . summer : okay . all right , are you thinking what i 'm thinking ? spa day . abby : weekend in vegas . all right , we 'll do your thing . summer : yeah , okay . abby : [ laughs ] let 's do it . chloe : well , thanks for trying to cheer me up . kevin : did n't work , though , huh ? chloe : well , it did n't not work . i just want to go home and cuddle up with you and bella . kevin : ah , forget this day ever happened . chloe : pretty much . until tomorrow when chelsea and i have to gear up for damage - control mode . kevin : i still have n't heard from mariah . not that i 'm obsessing . chloe : listen , she might be unlucky when it comes to high heels , but she is very lucky when it comes to having you as a friend . kevin : well , after tonight , she 's gon na need all the friends she can get . hilary : you know , it takes a big man to admit when he 's wrong . devon : honey , the only mistake that i made was where mariah 's concerned . i 'll give you that . but she 's bright and funny and has a real feel for news . hilary : okay . you are way too generous . devon : but she just was n't ready to host , period . especially not a live show for her very first time . but i kept pushing and pushing , and look what happened . hilary : hey , there is nothing that happened that ca n't be fixed . every decision that you made can easily be undone . [ cell phone chimes ] devon : you got to be kidding . this has to be a joke . hilary : what ? what 's wrong ? devon : mariah 's trending . hilary : oh , no . poor thing . it 's worse than i thought . sharon : i 'll be confiscating this , thank you very much . mariah : hey ! sharon : i ca n't stand to watch you torture yourself ! mariah : then do n't watch ! sharon : you had a bad day . we 've all been there . mariah : but you 've never been here . sharon : are you seriously comparing bad days with me ? mariah : all right . you 're right . see ? i 'm sorry ! i suck ! sharon : no , you do n't . and you are perfectly entitled to a good mope session . why do n't i get the ice cream and the wine ? mariah : i 'm more of a pizza and beer kind of moper . sharon : okay , whatever you need . but let 's just try to keep things in perspective . you know what dylan once told me ? that brett favre 's first pass he ever threw was an interception . mariah : okay , i 'm sure this is relevant somehow . sharon : oh , and thomas edison , um , what was it about him ? oh , 1,000 -- 1,000 attempts at making the light bulb before he succeeded . can you just think about that for a second ? mariah : i can and will . sharon : i 'm just saying you 're in good company . mariah : yeah . brett , thomas , and me . three peas in a pod . sharon : no . faith : mariah ? mariah : yeah ? faith : can you help me with my book report ? mariah : uh , you know what ? you should ask your mom because she seems to suddenly know everything . faith : really ? so , will you know why mariah fell ? mariah : uh , no . actually , i do know the answer to that one . it 's because your big sister is a klutz . faith : not true . you looked so good on the red carpet . so glamorous . mariah : yeah . till i tripped . faith : but maybe it was n't you . mariah : what do you mean ? of course it was me . faith : no . i mean maybe there was something that made you trip . then it would n't be your fault . sharon : um , faith , let me see the book report . cane : you know , that was the best checkup i ever had . [ both chuckle ] lily : well , i should hope so . are you feeling better ? cane : yeah . you know what ? you 're a miracle worker . you know that ? lily : [ chuckles ] so , how many times a week are you seeing what 's - her - name ? cane : twice . lily : i think you should double it . cane : yeah ? lily : mm - hmm . cane : you 'd like me to see her more ? lily : yeah , absolutely . i mean , she 's doing a good job , you know ? it 's working . you 're feeling better , not using any of the painkillers . i think she 's helping you . cane : yeah ? i thought you were jealous . lily : who , me ? cane : yeah , you . lily : no . cane : no ? lily : no . but that woman deserves a bonus . whatever she 's doing , she should keep it up . and that goes to you , too , mr. ashby . chelsea : well , thank you for stopping by . nick : yeah , anytime . i should probably let you get back to work . chelsea : and , um , you know what ? i am going to try to put a positive spin on things , if that 's possible . nick : well , if anyone can do it , is it you . chelsea : [ sighs ] look . there you go again , johnny optimist . nick : i know . i ca n't even stop right now . it 's , like , a thing . chelsea : [ laughs ] it 's like , `` feeling down ? supernick to the rescue to shower you with tons of cheer , tons of joy . `` nick : i feel like i need a cape . chelsea : [ chuckles ] nick : like , you could make me a cape , right ? something flashy ? maybe bedazzle it . i mean , i want people to see me coming . chelsea : okay , i 'm on it . nick : thanks . everything 's gon na work out for you , chelsea . chelsea : well , um , have a great rest of your night , and thank you again . nick : yeah . uh , okay , so , you know , if you , uh , you need a boost , i 'm your guy . chelsea : got it . hilary : what do you mean , in a good way ? that is not possible . devon : see for yourself . hilary : `` we love gc buzz `` ? `` mariah is my hero `` ? # mariahrising ? # mariahrules ? oh , hell no ! devon : it looks like they love her and the show . hilary : that walking disaster ? what am i even talking about ? ! she ca n't walk ! that was the problem ! devon : hey . hilary : god , this is -- i can not believe this is happening . [ sighs ] devon : maybe i made the right decision after all . go , mariah ! sharon : the opening paragraph needs to be stronger , do n't you think , sweetie ? faith : yeah . sharon : what can we say that would really grab people 's attention ? let 's ask mariah 's opinion . mariah ? hello , mariah ? [ next_on ] hilary : i 'm just so thrilled that you were able to meet with me on such short notice . mariah : i ca n't do this . i ca n't host the show , devon . faith : oh , what fun it is to ride in a one - horse open sleigh all : hey ! | sharon , chelsea , chloe and devon console mariah after she takes a fall at gc buzz . hilary is her own nasty self to mariah telling everyone that she was not ready to host a show . mariah thumps the microphone into hilary 's chest and tells her she can have her job back and stalks off . at the coffeehouse , summer tells abby and kevin what had happened to mariah on the set of gc buzz . nick tries to explain to faith how mariah fell . sharon insists that she is taking her to the hospital to have her checked out , but mariah refuses . sharon gets a call from faith about how mariah is . sharon assures her that she is fine and she is taking her home so she can stop by to see her . chelsea and chloe try to lift mariah 's feelings . cane tells lily how good his physical therapist is which makes lily fume with anger and stalk off . summer shows kevin the footage of mariah falling . sharon mentions something about her face and mariah wants to know what is wrong . she gets a compact and sees that her nose is red and beginning to swell . faith goes to see mariah to make sure she is all right . nick and christian visit chelsea at work but they find her down and out about what had happened on the show . she feels that her designs will be a flop . chelsea asks him if he had seen the broadcast . nick confirms that he had . |
[ previously_on ] nick : this park is gon na get stolen out from under us . nikki : this has to stop . chelsea : seems like you 've hit a dead end . maybe it 's time to back off . nikki : no , no . it 's just time to find another way to stop victor . lily : thought you would have taken a break from dating after everything that happened with zack . abby : it 's complicated . lily : i mean , in spite of everything , i really miss cane . hilary : she 'll come around . just give her some time . cane : i 'm just afraid that it 's over and , uh , she does n't know how to tell me that the divorce is still on . j.t . : i vow to honor you and to love you for the rest of my life . victoria : i do n't want to miss one moment of being husband and wife and parents of our remarkable son . j.t . : you 're so caught up in your family 's drama that you ca n't even see right from wrong anymore ! i do n't want my son being raised that way ! victoria : you ca n't stand it , that i have the power and the money and the success that you don't . j.t . : i made my own success without the help from anyone , unlike you ! you ca n't even manage to be a decent mother ! ah ! victoria : why are you taking my little boy away from me ? j.t . : you 'll always be a part of his life . victoria : you know what , j.t . ? i 'm never , ever gon na forgive you . j.t . j.t . : hello , victor . hi , victoria . victoria : [ sighs ] nick : whoa . victoria : nick , you scared me . nick : i 'm sorry . i was just on my way to the gym . i saw you sitting here . victoria : i 'm just catching up on some reading , having some coffee . nick : hmm . irish , i assume ? victoria : why would you think that ? nick : well , have you read the latest ? victoria : what ? nick : guess not . here you go . `` chancellor industries : the one to watch in 2018 . `` yep . `` acting c.e.o . ethan ' cane ' ashby has major plans to move the company forward in the new year . `` victoria : okay , listen , i know how to read , all right ? newman used to get these headlines . nick : you mean before they got involved in that fiasco like with the sex- trafficking ring and then followed that up with wanting to turn a playground into high - rise condos for the one - percenters ? [ doorbell rings ] cane : coming ! abby : hi . lily : hey . pull up a chair . abby : thank you . lily : i ordered you a skinny mocha latte . abby : ah , you are the best . what do i owe you ? lily : oh , just some quality girlfriend time . abby : [ chuckles ] sounds good . so do you have some news for me ? lily : news ? abby : well , when we had drinks before , you had mentioned that you miss cane , even after everything he 's put you through , so when i got your text , i thought ... well , i do n't know . i thought maybe there had been some news on that front . lily : ah , um , no . no changes . abby : i 'm sorry . lily : it 's fine . i mean , do i care about cane still ? of course i do . i ca n't turn those feelings off , but it does n't erase his lies . abby : so you think when the baby 's strong enough to go home , you 're gon na follow through with the divorce ? lily : i think i have to . abby : you think or you know ? because that 's a big decision . and you need to be absolutely certain . billy : oh , no , no , no , no , no , do n't go . phyllis : i have to . i am so busy . okay , look , now that your leg is finally healed , go for that run that you mentioned . i know it 's driving you crazy not working out . billy : well , i can think of a much more exciting way to get my heart rate up . phyllis : mm - hmm . billy : you think you can sneak away for a little exercise ? phyllis : [ chuckles ] i thought i was insatiable . billy : is that a no or yes ? phyllis : billy , i would love nothing more than to take the entire day off and go for a round with you , but i can not . i have back - to - back meetings with some very important stuffed shirts , and i know it 's not the most thrilling activity , but someone has to work for a living . billy : well , see , that 's the thing . you do n't , really , because i have enough money for both of us . so if your heart 's not in it anymore , you could quit , like today . cane : well , thanks again for calling , and , uh , thank you for the basket . let jill know she has exquisite taste in champagne . [ doorbell rings ] okay , dad . all right , mate , i 'll talk to you soon . bye . [ sighs ] hilary : good ! you 're home ! cane : all right , okay . uh , now is not a really good time for me -- hilary : i am here to ask the man of the hour to come on my show today . cane : oh , so you saw the article , too , huh ? hilary : yeah , quite the accolade . i would like to interview you about your plans for chancellor , unless your dance card 's full . cane : i accept , and i 'm thrilled that you would ask . you know what ? it kind of feels like things are looking up for me . nick : thank you . you know , that 's some pretty sweet press for a guy who could n't get a job digging ditches six months ago . victoria : nepotism always helps . nick : yeah , so i 've heard . victoria : from what i understand , he went to jill looking for work , not the other way around . but she 's always considered him a son , so ... nick : you do n't think he 's gon na do a good job ? victoria : i think he 's a capable executive with a ton of experience . nick : with some serious character flaws . victoria : which is exactly why i do n't consider him a threat or much of a competitor , for that matter . newman enterprises is gon na be just fine . thank you very much . nick : well , no offense , but i 'm hoping newman enterprises is a lot less fine after today . victoria : meaning ? nick : i guess you have n't heard . devon threw his hat into the ring to purchase chancellor park . the newman sale is not a done deal . city council is gon na be announcing the winning bid later today . victoria : well , trust me , i 'm not worried about it , not in the least . i 'm more curious about what provoked devon to get into this competition . nick : the `` what `` would be me . victoria : why am i not surprised ? nick : i just made a personal appeal to him . devon has scruples . unlike dad , he was more than willing to help honor katherine 's legacy by leaving the park untouched . and i really hope you 're the one to call and congratulate devon . victoria : yeah , we 'll see about that . nick : got to go . do n't work so hard . victoria : yeah , well , i would say the same to you , except you do n't have a job . nick : that 's so funny . victoria : j.t . i did n't know you were staying here . j.t . : come on , victoria . i figured you 'd hunt me down . victoria : why would i do that ? j.t . : to find out why i 'm in town and why i 'm involved in the newman audit . additional sponsorship phyllis : [ laughs ] billy : you can laugh all you want , but i mean what i say . phyllis : no , i know you do , but i do n't want to be a kept woman . i 'm my own person . you know that . billy : all i 'm saying is that if going to work every day starts to feel like a grind , well , you do n't really have to do it because we 're fine . you know , we can go on trips together , plenty of them . phyllis : [ chuckles ] billy : and you can think of something to do on your own . phyllis : really ? billy : so you do n't have to answer to lauren . phyllis : well , you know what ? i like answering to lauren . i like working for her . i mean , besides , you know , she needs me . i 'm never gon na forget how she came through for me , you know , when i needed to get away from jabot , when i needed a job . i 'm not gon na leave her in the lurch . billy : okay . fair enough . phyllis : are you having a tough time with the life of leisure ? are you just bored that you 're not working ? billy : are you kidding me ? phyllis : [ laughs ] billy : i love my life right now . not stressing over at brash & sassy . believe me , the last thing i want to do is join the rat race again . phyllis : hmm . billy : but if you insist on slugging it away at fenmore 's , then i got plenty of things to keep me busy , like , you know , i can go work out . i can stay in contact with philly 's trainer , make sure she 's on her race schedule , you know . plenty of very important things to do . phyllis : uh - huh . okay , well , you do that , lover boy , all right ? while i got to get to work . billy : okay , but when you 're done , i got dibs . phyllis : that 's fine . and i ca n't wait . under one condition . billy : shoot . phyllis : you use some of this free time to come up with something creative i can look forward to , okay ? billy : oh , i definitely will . phyllis : okay . thank you . bye . billy : have a good day . lily : can we please just talk about something else , like the weather ? i swear i feel like i change my mind 15 times a day . abby : i 've been there . yeah , one minute you feel shocked and then paralyzed . you know , when i was going through everything with ben ... i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to make this ... this is about you and cane . lily : no , it 's fine . i just -- i do n't know . i think sometimes , you know , one minute i can get past it and to keep our family together , and then the next i feel like i ca n't get past it , and then i feel like , `` why prolong it ? `` and then i just get angry and ... abby : i get it . lily : i know you do . i know . i know last time we talked , you alluded to a new man in your life , but then you did n't get into it 'cause it was complicated . abby : i just have so much going on . i do n't want to dump anything in your lap . it was my stuff . lily : no , please . it 'll be a relief to think about someone else 's mess . and it might help you to get it off your chest . abby : you know , i have n't told anyone about this . like , no one , not one soul . lily : okay , all the more reason to talk about it . abby , i swear i wo n't tell anyone . abby : this person , he is someone that i never , ever thought i would be attracted to . lily : well , that 's okay . some of the best romances start that way . abby : this is not a romance . no , it is not a relationship . it 's -- it 's nothing . it 's just this thing i ca n't get out of my brain . lily : well , obviously . just tell me who it is . you 're killing me . please . abby : scott . lily : scott grainger ? what ? uh , okay , that is complicated , and you 're right -- not someone i would have ever pictured you with . abby : oh , yeah . now do you see why i have n't told anyone ? mm - hmm . lily : so , is this a crush that he does n't know about ? or have you guys flirted ? what ? abby : more than that . we had sex . lily : [ coughs ] abby : [ sighs ] victoria : i knew you 'd gone into cybersecurity , but online fraud investigations ? j.t . : well , i took some courses in forensic accounting . i decided i liked it . and when this job opened up in warsaw combining the two , i jumped at the chance . victoria : none of which explains what you 're doing here . j.t . : paul williams called me out of the blue , asked me for some help with this newman audit and the , um , scandal surrounding it . victoria : alleged scandal . i 'm so sick of hearing that word right now . j.t . : well , given the roasting newman 's taken in the press over this connection with zack stinnett ... victoria : all right , fine . you 've made your point . j.t . : paul , christine , they just wanted somebody who knew where the bodies were buried at newman . and since i got some insight into how victor 's mind works ... victoria : you know what that sounds like ? guilty until proven innocent . j.t . : oh , victoria , it 's not -- victoria : how dare they automatically assume that there 's criminal conduct just sitting around on our books waiting to be discovered . j.t . : because they know victor . are you gon na claim it 's impossible that he was up to something while you were off running your own company ? or that this designdate situation does n't warrant a ton of scrutiny ? victoria : regardless , j.t . , as my ex - husband , you have no business investigating this . it 's a conflict of interest . j.t . : somebody really high up in the chain of command approved my appointment , so clearly they do n't see it as conflict of interest . look , victoria , paul and christine and the feds they 're working with , all they want is the truth . and they thought i 'd be the best person to help them find that . and i do n't believe anybody 's trying to pursue some vendetta against victor . victoria : what about you ? by the time our marriage had ended , there was a lot of bad blood between you . j.t . : well , that was years ago . victoria : well , still , i ca n't help wondering if you 're jumping at the chance to make trouble for my dad . lily : so it only happened once in the storage locker when you two ... abby : we were trapped , yes . and neither of us , i mean , never , ever -- and the thing is , is that part of me still ca n't stand the guy . lily : well , obviously some part of you can . abby : i ca n't stop thinking about it . i can't . and -- and it would be one thing if it had just been this random hookup , but ... lily : you feel like there 's more to it . abby : i do n't know if it 's chemistry . i do n't know if it 's something more . i do n't know . i mean , the guy 's not even my type . but then again , i thought zack was my type , and he turned out to be this evil , deranged criminal . you know what ? my track record with guys -- not so good . maybe i should just join a convent or take a vow of singledom . is that even a thing ? lily : no , i know your head 's spinning , but let 's not make any life pronouncements here . abby : i do n't know what to do , what to say . i do n't know anything . lily : listen , i get , you know , what happened with you and scott . you 're trapped together in this place where you do n't know if you 're gon na get out . it 's very intense . so i can see why you feel like you might have this connection . abby : i hear a `` but `` coming . lily : but ... i mean , have you talked to scott ? do you know what he 's thinking , or is this more ... abby : one - sided ? well , i do n't know . i mean , after the other day , and we fell into this epic kiss . but then ... look , i know that he 's going through his own turmoil with this whole thing , but i have n't heard from him . nothing . not a word . lily : abby , look , you 're my friend , and i want to be here for you and support you , but i ca n't help thinking about sharon , you know . so whatever you and scott are playing at , it 's not fair to her . abby : trust me , i know . lily : do you ? abby : [ sighs ] yes . and scott just moved in with her , and now they 're suddenly acting like they 're this perfect couple in a world full of couples . lily : wait , wait , wait . they 're living together and he still ... abby : and i know that he 's having a hard time . he 's trying to deny whatever this is between us , but , you know , he ca n't have it both ways . lily : well , you know , it 's how a lot of men feel . they feel like they can compartmentalize things so they do n't have to face what they do n't want to . but it 's no way to live . but neither is being the other woman . so if you want this confusion to end , there 's only one thing you can do . cane : i think that went well , do n't you ? hilary : oh , come on . do n't be modest . you killed it during that taping . cane : i did , did n't i ? huh ? you know why ? and that 's because of your amazing interview techniques . and it 's actually kind of nice to be seen in a positive light for a change . hilary : well , you worked really hard to turn things around . cane : it was n't easy . hilary : well , i 'm impressed . and you gave me a show that my viewers will love . so i think it 's a win / win . cane : thank you for letting me be a guest on your show . and to show you my appreciation , i would like to buy the coffee . what would you like ? hilary : are you getting it for here or to go ? because i 'm assuming that you 're going to work . cane : actually , i have something that 's more important i have to take care of . billy : hey . nick : hey . billy : nice to see another fellow man of leisure . nick : what ? billy : you 're out taking a jog in the middle of the afternoon on a workday , nick . i 'd say that 's leisurely . nick : look , dude , other than us just being in the park at the same time , we do n't have anything in common . billy : okay . nick : look , you 're just coasting along , kicking back . i 'm doing something good with my life . billy : oh , is that `` kicking back `` supposed to be an insult ? nick : take it however you want , man . billy : all right , well , i 'll tell you that i 'm enjoying my life . i 'm having a really good time right now . i will give you props on this little crusade you got going on here , though . nick : really ? billy : yeah . this park is named after one of the greatest women this town has ever known . my kids love it here . i love it here . that 's why we planted a tree in her memory . they 're saying they 're gon na keep it safe in the green area that they promised , but i do n't want to see one square inch of this place changed for another victor newman vanity project . nick : yeah , i guess you don't . looks like we do have something in common . [ footsteps depart ] victoria : just the job , huh ? j.t . : yeah . victoria : one that has nothing to do with your feelings for my dad . really ? j.t . : really . really , it is a temporary job with the perk of an all - expense- paid trip to the states to see reed before christmas . victoria : and mac does n't mind you being gone during the holidays ? j.t . : no , she told me to go . she 's fine with the kids . i could n't pass it up , all right ? and i 'll be home by christmas eve , and everything will be fine . full disclosure -- it 's a great assignment , one that 's gon na look really good on my résumé . but i did n't come here to tear victor apart , okay ? whatever issues we 've had , they 're in the past . although with the look he was giving me the other day , [ chuckles ] i do n't know if he could say the same thing . victoria : i do n't think that dad would be happy to see any auditor coming his way , especially not an ex - son - in - law . j.t . : particularly this one . victoria : well , you know , he never really got over the way that you filed for full custody of reed and then took him away from here . j.t . : that 's victor 's problem . what i care about is everything is good between you , me , and reed . i want to spend as much time with him as i can when i 'm not working . i already called him and told him i would love for us all to get together . victoria : i do n't know . that might be a little tricky for me under the circumstances . j.t . : i know it 's awkward , but just try to separate the personal from the professional . victoria : right . like you 're doing . j.t . : when it comes to my work , i 'm completely fair . i just do the analysis and report what i find . victoria : my dad 's personal account , the one that supposedly has certain anomalies -- j.t . : you should n't be asking me about that . victoria : i have to ask . my dad is claiming that he 's done nothing wrong , and i believe him . but is there something that you can tell me about it ? j.t . : [ sighs deeply ] all right . yeah . there 's been a series of sizeable cash transfers from your father 's personal account to an anonymous offshore account . victoria : recently ? j.t . : yeah . does n't look good . somebody 's trying to hide something , and i 'm gon na figure out who it is and why . i 'll try to handle this as sensitively as possible . but you should prepare yourself for what i might find . phyllis : so , based on the report i sent you last week , you 'll notice our sales at fenmore 's in the last couple of months have not only gone up , but we 've managed to stay up , and that is including the in - store purchases , which you and i both know ... [ cellphone vibrates ] ... we 've seen a steady decline . but in this business , that 's what we do , you know . we adjust . we adapt to the ever - changing climate , and people , they shop online . that 's what they do , especially during the christmas season , you know . [ cellphone vibrates ] nobody wants to be in an overcrowded -- excuse me -- store . uh ... yeah . you know , they want to get on the computer . they want to have , voilà , christmas list done . but you know what ? for those people who are old - fashioned lovers of the hustle and bustle , we have designed a marketing strategy -- [ cellphone vibrates ] one moment . it just is a crazy day . [ mouthing ] bad boy ! abby : you are right . i 'm gon na give scott an ultimatum . sharon or me , all in or all out . lily : yeah , he does n't get to string you along . you deserve better than that . and whatever he decides , at least you 'll know where things stand . abby : and wo n't that be a relief . [ chuckles ] [ cellphone chimes ] ooh . that is a reminder for my 2 : 00 meeting . i got to go . but hey , thank you so much for listening . lily : yeah , of course . works both ways . abby : i 'll talk to you soon . lily : okay , bye . abby : bye . hilary : getting a refill ? lily : uh , yes , that 's the plan . hilary : oh , you must have been here awhile . oh , wait a shame . you just missed cane . uh , he gave me an exclusive on `` the hilary hour , `` and then we swung by just to grab a cup of coffee . lily : an exclusive interview or an ambush ? because that 's usually how your grubby , little show works . hilary : [ chuckles ] lily , you are behind the times . now with jabot as our corporate sponsor , we are all about good news and upbeat messages . lily : [ chuckles ] yeah , i 'll believe it when i see it . hilary : that 's the reason why we had cane on the show , because wall street financial , a very respected business publication , named chancellor as the one to watch in 2018 because of cane 's leadership . lily : i , uh , i was n't aware of that . hilary : oh . he did n't mention it ? probably because he thought you would n't care . lily : of course i care . that 's a huge accomplishment for him . hilary : what are you telling me for ? i 'm not the one who needs to hear what you think . victoria : hi . cane : hey . victoria : how 's the baby doing ? cane : better every day , thank you . victoria : good . i 'm glad to hear that . [ sighs ] this obviously is a good day for you , then . sam 's doing better , and you just scored a major publicity coup . congratulations . it sounds like you 're making everything happen at chancellor . cane : yeah . victoria : did i say something that 's ... cane : no , no . no , not at all . i ... look , i know that you 're being sincere when it comes to sam , but you do n't have to pretend that you care about my career . victoria : i was being sincere about both , actually . look , cane , i think that we should just end this animosity between us . the last thing that newman needs is another feud . it 's stressful , and it 's very bad for morale . i think there 's plenty of room for both of our companies to thrive without attacking each other , do n't you ? cane : well said . victoria : thank you . i meant it . cane : and is this because newman 's being investigated as a , uh , front for a prostitution ring ? victoria : we 're going to come out of that even stronger . i just want to move forward . that 's all . cane : put all this ugliness behind you ? look , victoria ... i 'm not gon na be able to forget so easily the way you kicked me when i was down . and there 's some other people i ca n't forgive , either . so , now i 'm back on top ... i do n't know , maybe they should just watch out . i 'll see you . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . phyllis : what in the hell ? billy : well , i was just enjoying watching you work . consummate professional . especially knowing what was going on in your head . phyllis : i can not believe you . texting me about how you want your way with me in graphic detail while i 'm with a buyer ? billy : you said you wanted me to come up with something creative to do . i was just following orders . phyllis : you did n't leave much to the imagination , especially when you suggested i ... billy : yeah , i thought you 'd like that . phyllis : yeah , you thought right . billy : so what are we waiting for ? phyllis : i 'm still on the clock . i can not go home right now . billy : plenty of rooms upstairs . phyllis : you want to get a room ? billy : in the worst possible way . [ cellphone vibrates ] was n't me . phyllis : [ sighs ] lauren needs me . she 's waiting on me . billy : lauren 's a buzzkill . phyllis : she 's heading into a meeting . she needs my input . look , i have to go , but you just keep one thing in mind , okay , until you see me next . that should hold you for a while . billy : yeah , it will . and just remember when you 're done tonight ... phyllis : yeah ? billy : ... you 're all mine . phyllis : copy that . billy : [ sighs ] bartender , can i get a pitcher of ice water , please ? j.t . : i was surprised to get your call . was n't sure how you felt after this morning . victoria : yeah , well , i 've been giving our conversation a lot of thought , and you were right . i think i should set aside what 's going on at newman for the sake of reed . j.t . : what have you told him about my visit ? victoria : we discussed it last night . i kept it simple . i just told him you were back in town for work . j.t . : what did he say ? victoria : he was surprised . i just thought maybe it was better not to elaborate until you and i had a chance to talk in private . j.t . : well , i - i think you handled that perfectly . victoria : [ sighs ] well , thanks . j.t . : so , uh ... what 's the plan for this evening ? victoria : i texted him and let him know that you 're dropping by . he should be here any minute , i think . i just thought we could keep things casual , you know , order in some dinner . that chinese place that you like the dumplings , it 's still around , actually . j.t . : is that right ? victoria : yeah . j.t . : i have n't thought about that place in years . victoria : i 'll get the menu . how about that ? j.t . : yeah . victoria : yeah . j.t . : hey , vick . thanks . means a lot . cane : hey . i was n't expecting to see you today . lily : yeah , sorry . i just -- i heard about the news with you and chancellor , and i wanted to congratulate you . cane : that 's -- that 's sweet . i appreciate that . lily : is this a bad time ? you seem distracted . cane : um , i 'm kind of in the middle of something . can you just give me a minute ? lily : uh , sure . cane : yeah ? lily : yeah . cane : all right , one second . now , where were we ? billy : hey . change of plans . phyllis : oh , really ? billy : yeah , i made a reservation at that new moroccan restaurant that we 've been dying to try . so i figured we 'd hit the town , fire it up a little bit , then come back here and have our own little , uh , private afterparty . what do you say ? phyllis : after the day i had today , i ca n't think of anything i 'd rather do than make a night of it with you . billy : perfect . i 'll have a quick shower and then we 'll hit the town . phyllis : good . billy : make it a night that we remember . phyllis : [ chuckles ] cane : hey . lily : hey . cane : hey , um , let me take your coat for you . lily : oh , um , if i 'm interrupting ... cane : no . no , not at all . uh , i 'm really glad you came by . lily : thanks . cane : um , so i suppose you 're kind of wondering , uh , who that was , huh ? lily : no , it 's none of my business . cane : no , no , it 's -- i 'm interviewing nannies , you know . i 'm trying to find a live - in for sam , you know , be prepared for when he , uh , leaves the hospital . lily : oh . um , how 's he doing ? any updates ? cane : uh , yeah . sit down . come on . well , he 's , uh , he 's getting bigger . he 's getting stronger . he 's , uh , putting on weight , which is great , you know . and the doctors say he could come home soon . lily : that 's great . you know , i was thinking the other day -- [ cellphone rings ] cane : oh , excuse me . i got to take this . one sec . hello ? cane . hey . hey , thanks for calling . that 's really kind of you to say so . i would love to do lunch . okay . all right , well , uh , call my office and we 'll put it on the calendar . all right , bye . i 'm sorry about that . lily : that 's okay . i 'm sure you 're getting a lot of those calls today . cane : yeah , the phone 's kind of been ringing off the hook . ever since i put those new strategies in play at chancellor , you know , things are finally paying off for me . lily : that 's great . cane : yeah . lily : i know that you 've been down a long , hard road . and , you know , you persevered through some dark times . and now the sun 's coming out , so i 'm happy for you , and i could n't be prouder . cane : i appreciate that . [ cellphone ringing ] [ sighs ] i 'm sorry . i should have turned it off . um ... lily : that 's okay . you know , i 'm gon na -- i 'll get out of your way . cane : [ sighs ] hey . it was good to see you . lily : yeah , you , too . cane : oh , your jacket . here . lily : thank you . cane : you got it . lily : bye . cane : bye . [ sighs ] it 's cane . yeah , i was , uh , i was kind of surprised when i saw the article , too . uh - huh . well , thank you . all right . victoria : sounds like poland is agreeing with everyone . is mac still working for that nonprofit , or did she have to give it up when you relocated ? j.t . : no , no , they liked her so much , they 're letting her do it remotely . victoria : well , that 's excellent . j.t . : and d.j . is in international elementary school . does n't that sound fancy ? victoria : it 's very fancy . j.t . : [ chuckles ] victoria : such a little charmer . i 'm sure he 's got a lot of friends . j.t . : yeah , you know it . the baby 's doing great , cruising all over the house . victoria : so cute at that age . j.t . : i was , uh , chatting with mac and the kids earlier . sounds like becca 's gon na be walking pretty soon , so ... victoria : well , it sounds like this move has been good for all of you . although i 'm sure the transition was a little rough , such a big change and everything . j.t . : we had a few bumps along the way , but we adjusted . hardest part was not having reed around . everybody misses him . victoria : i 'm sure . j.t . : he was so upset with the idea of living abroad . and i felt horrible asking him to give up his life for my job , you know . kids are all about their friends at that age . victoria : yeah , so i 've learned . [ chuckles ] j.t . : but i was surprised when he took off without saying a word to anybody . you know , it 's like he 'd rather give up everything and move back to genoa city than go to europe with his family . victoria : you know , i would n't really take it personally , j.t . he was going through some things himself at the time . just like you , he and i have hit some rough spots , but everything 's really good now . and i am so thrilled to have him here . i really am . and i 'm sure you can tell from talking to him how happy he is . j.t . : oh , yeah . no , i definitely have . i definitely have , but i thought everything was good , and now i 'm not so sure . victoria : why ? j.t . : well , he knows we 're here waiting for him , right ? victoria : right . j.t . : why has n't he shown ? nick : [ sighs ] hilary : well , hi , there . nick : hey . hilary : how 's your campaign going to save chancellor park ? nick : fine . hilary : i admire what you 're doing . nick : well , someone needs to stand up to these developers . hilary : even when `` they `` turn out to be your estranged father ? nick : order 's up . hilary : whoa , whoa , whoa , wait , wait ! uh , breaking news . city council just announced the winning bid for the park 's redevelopment . billy : okay , beautiful . you ready to rock and roll ? you playing hard to get now ? hey . phyllis ? [ scoffs ] nick : what do you mean , devon lost ? hilary : just what i said . he did n't win the bid for the park . nick : [ sighs ] damn it . so newman gets it after all . hilary : actually , they did n't win , either . nick : who did ? hilary : no clue . it just says that at the last minute , an anonymous bidder came in and trumped the other two offers . so now the question becomes , what does this unknown person intend to do with chancellor park ? nick : well , whatever it is , it ca n't be good . lily : [ sighs ] cane : hey , it 's cane ashby . lily : this is lily ashby . cane : hey . i did n't realize it was you . um , hey , can i put you on speaker real quick ? i just got to reply to this e - mail . lily : uh , yeah , that 's fine . cane : all right . so what 's going on ? lily : uh , well , i know that you 're really busy . i was n't sure if you had eaten yet , so i know we did n't get to really catch up before . i thought maybe you 'd want to grab a bite ? cane : i 'd love to , but i 've got a lot going on right now , and then i have to go back to memorial to see sam , and then i have a business dinner tonight . but how about another time ? lily : uh , yeah , absolutely . that 's fine . we can do another time . cane : hey . thanks for calling , all right ? bye . lily : bye . victoria : reed , it 's me again . give me a call when you get this . your dad and i are wondering when you 're gon na be here . you know , it 's possible that he may have just gotten caught up with some friends after school . or maybe he went to the music store . sometimes he goes there to drool over the new guitars . that 's possible . j.t . : he could have sent you a text to let you know . i just tried , and he did n't pick up . something tells me i 'm getting iced out here . victoria : why would he do that ? j.t . : i do n't know . maybe he 's still upset with me and does n't want to do the whole face - to - face thing . victoria : no , no , no , no , no , no . if there was a problem , we would know about it . j.t . : maybe . victoria : look , it 's possible that you 're right and he may be acting out for some reason , but it 's more probable that he went to the movie with his friends and he turned his phone off for some reason . j.t . : the movies ? [ chuckles ] come on . victoria : well , i mean , he 's a teenage boy . unless he 's playing his guitar , he does n't really have the greatest attention span . [ chuckles ] i 'm sure he 's gon na be here soon . do you want some more wine ? the bottle 's in the kitchen . help yourself . j.t . : yeah , that 's a great idea . victoria : [ sighs ] [ doorbell rings ] hey , do n't tell me you lost your key again . billy : i know better than to barge in like i own the place , but i had a little unexpected free time on my hands , so i thought i 'd bring the kids ' gifts over . i did n't know if you started putting stuff under the tree yet . victoria : [ clears throat ] um ... billy : j.t . what the hell ? j.t . : well , it 's great to see you , too , billy . | jt tells victoria that there have been recent large money transfers from victor 's personal account to an offshore account and that is why paul asked him to help with the investigation . abby tells lily that she has feelings for scott and she is confused by them because she does n't like him , as a person . abby also tells lily that she and scott had sex while they were trapped in the storage facility . lily tells abby that she should push scott to make a decision because he ca n't have both her and sharon . abby advises lily to make sure she wants to divorce cane and lily tries to talk to cane twice about the subject but he is too busy with work to pay attention to her . cane gives hilary an interview for the hilary hour about how chancellor industries is the company to watch in the coming year . cane tells lily he ca n't forgive her for kicking him when he was down so she had better watch out . an anonymous bidder wins the chancellor park development deal and leaves everyone wondering what this person will do with the park . jt wonders if reed is ignoring him because he is still angry with him for moving so far away for his job . billy arrives to bring the kids presents to victoria and is not happy to see jt at the house . |
[ previously_on ] abby : i want to open a restaurant . devon : unless you have a chef that comes with some name recognition , i do n't know if i can get behind it right now . lola : i need a waiter for a private dinner that i 'm catering . reed : mr. ashby . cane : i just do n't want you getting hurt again . mattie : i wish mom were here ! she 'd get it ! nikki : i 've met your husband a few times , mia . he 's investigating the murder of my daughter 's ex - husband . are there any breaks in the case ? tessa : [ gasping ] [ crying ] it was nikki and victoria . they think that i moved j.t . 's body . billy : the police have evidence that link your dad to j.t . 's murder . reed : how could you not tell me that victor killed my dad ? ! victoria : i did n't say anything because i did n't want you to get upset . reed : or know the truth ! i heard you talking to billy . grandpa killed dad ! victoria : the police are wrong . reed : how could you be so sure ? nikki : reed , your grandfather is being framed . by whom and why , we do n't know yet . but your mother and i both know that he would never do that to you . anyone who cares about you would not want you to lose your father . victoria : the police are just looking for a solution , and they 're just making it more complicated . nikki : yeah , sad to say , your grandfather has made a lot of enemies . reed : well , if he 's found guilty , you can put me at the top of that list . mariah : hey , sorry those -- tessa : [ gasps ] stop ! mariah : tessa ? [ tessa whimpering ] tessa ! tessa : [ gasps ] mariah : hey -- hey ! tessa : ugh ! mariah : hey , are -- are you okay ? i think you were having a nightmare . tessa : [ sighs ] well [ clears throat ] considering all the nightmares i 've caused , it 's karma . [ coughs ] mariah : look , you 've messed up a lot , but this was not a result of karma . this was nikki and victoria terrorizing you . they think you have j.t . 's body , and that you 're framing victor . tessa : can we not talk about it ? uh , how was your day at the studio ? mariah : who cares ? please , would you just tell me everything ? you 'll feel better . tessa : no , i won't . mariah : where are you going ? tessa : i just need some air , okay ? mariah : tessa , wait -- tessa : look , i know you ca n't trust me . but believe me when i say this -- talking about what happened to me , it 's a bad idea . i 'm sorry . mariah : uh -- fen : hey . uh , so ... is this what you had in mind ? lola : yeah . perfect . fen : great . mia : she 's right . lola : [ sighs ] my sister - in - law , mia rosales . fen baldwin . fen : it 's great to meet you . mia : same here . no kyle tonight ? lola : i am working , and fen kindly agreed to help . at devon hamilton 's . mia : whoa ! you go , girl ! lola : if devon likes my food , it could lead to fancy gigs . and , you know , his company throws events all the time . mia : mm . well , maybe you can get me an introduction ? you know , all his singers he has on his record label must need their hair and makeup looked after . lola : we 'll see . mia : actually , i 'll be , um , mingling with gc 's a - list , as well , tonight . one of the town 's most prominent residents booked a beauty consultation . lola : and who 's that ? mia : if it pays off the way i 'm hoping ... i 'll let you know . devon : what 's going on ? abby : i have amazing news . after we talked , and you told me i needed to attach a celebrity chef to my restaurant - club idea ... devon : mm - hmm . abby : ... in order for you to back it , i took it to heart . i dove in deep . i looked at all of my contacts . and i found an amazing chef . from miami . devon : really ? abby : yes , who just happens to be in wisconsin looking at sites for a potential new venture . devon : you 're kidding . abby : i 'm not kidding . [ laughs ] devon : wow . okay . abby : and i convinced them to give gc a try by having them cook a private dinner for the devon hamilton this evening at your place . devon : at my place ? abby : uh - huh . devon : oh , wow . and what if i told you i had plans tonight . abby : ugh . you do ? devon : no , i don't . luck you . abby : [ laughs ] devon : who 's the chef ? abby : well , you know , i - i do n't want a famous name coloring your reaction . this is all about the food . that 's what 's important . we need to make sure that it 's a right fit for the kind of atmosphere that we want to create . devon : okay . so this is a blind taste - test ? abby : exactly . so , are you in ? devon : well , you can let yourself in early so that the chef can start preparing . abby : perfect ! thank you so much ! devon : but i want my sister ana to be there , as well . because if i get behind any project , this meal has to blow her away , too . abby : understood . yep . i get it . um ... and i am confident that it will , considering the genius of all involved . [ clicks tongue ] additional sponsorship victoria : vengeance is n't the answer . it 's not gon na bring your dad back . reed : i just want the truth . to honor my dad 's memory by finding his murderer and making him pay . whoever they may be . nikki : but we 're not interested in the truth . or justice . only protecting your father . and ourselves . if reed ever found that out ... charlie : hey , dad . cane : hey , guys . charlie : so , reed 's still a sore subject . but i think i know just the thing that will lighten the mood around here . cane : charlie -- charlie : we should get some christmas decorations . cane : all right . charlie -- charlie : look , dad , come on . we 're less than two weeks away from christmas eve . sam sure would enjoy it . i know i would . cane : listen , guys , with your mom in prison , it just does n't feel right , us celebrating and making the house , you know , bright and festive . charlie : so then what ? mattie : we 're just supposed to ignore the holidays ? charlie : tat 's not what mom would want . cane : i ca n't do this , all right ? i just can't . sorry . devon : i got to say , my intrigue and appetite are beyond piqued . abby : [ chuckles ] ana : thanks for arranging this , abby . i 've never had a big - time chef prepare a meal for me at home . abby : oh . [ laughs ] ana : is this how you eat all the time , devon ? devon : i survive off of takeout more than anybody should . abby : well , we are all in for a treat this evening -- a four - course meal of delicious and trendy cuban - fusion cuisine , per your menus . fen : oh ! devon : okay . fen : i 'm , uh , fen . devon : thank you . fen : i 'll be looking after you tonight . ana : thank you . abby : okay . i 'm gon na let the chef know that we 're ready for the first course . devon : sounds good . ana : thanks for inviting me to join tonight . devon : oh , of course . you do n't have to thank me . your opinion is very , very important to me . lola : marinated , chilled , and good to go . fen : wow , those look amazing . any for your -- abby : hey ! fen : ow ! abby : no . if you do a good job , then you might get the first pick of leftovers . lola : i will take these out , re - introduce myself . explain to devon the journey i would like this meal to take him on . abby : oh , lola , lola . [ chuckles nervously ] your food , it needs no introduction . from bite one , devon will be on whatever journey you intended . you ca n't leave the kitchen . lola : excuse me ? abby : this dinner tonight , i - i - it 's about me pitching a massive business idea to devon . and , you know , um , he hates interruptions , so please help me out here . fen : how ? abby : okay . do as little talking as possible while serving him . and , please , just -- just stay in here until we 're finished . and then , when we 're done , you can go out there , you can take a bow . i - i -- i promise . lola : it 's customary for the chef to go out and introduce themselves . abby : yes . i agree . and you would be so adorable . but you really , really , really need to play this my way . [ sighs ] can you promise me that ? please ? nikki : so , reed is off school for weeks , with nothing else to do but obsess on his father 's death and who might be responsible for it . [ sighs ] this is a powder keg . victoria : i 'm just gon na do my best to keep him away from rey rosales . nikki : please do . because rey will just fire him up about your father . victoria : yeah . or , worse , imply that we were n't cooperative enough , and recruit reed as some kind of a spy . nikki : that 's another reason why i need to find out exactly what rey thinks he has . you and i know your father is innocent , but we need to impress that upon rey . victoria : that 's a commendable plan , mom . although i 'm not sure how you 're gon na pull it off . nikki : you will . starting tonight . abby : appetizer feedback ? devon : [ sighs ] well , i think you probably should have saved it for dessert , 'cause i do n't know how you 're gon na top that . ana : the best raw fish i 've ever eaten . and devon has treated me to some crazy - expensive sushi . abby : [ inhales sharply ] this scrumptious journey is only beginning . heh ... lola : i am in exile . please be my eyes and ears . fen : yeah , you got it . lola : okay . so , what 'd they think ? fen : he was raving . and his sister was , too . although , from the way she was checking me out , i think she might be more interested in the help than the meal . lola : good for you . you should get her phone number . but not until you help me serve the meal of their lives . fen : all right . lola : now , deliver my pasta . fen : on the double , chef . hey , um ... by the way , lola , you 're rocking this so hard . like , for real . lola : thank you . but i am only as good as my last course . fen : yeah . lola : oh , hold on . thank you . tessa : hey . mariah : hi . tessa : sorry . i just needed to clear my head . but it was productive . i saw that gcac was hiring for holiday servers . mariah : are you gon na apply for a job ? tessa : well , i mean , as long as devon has n't been circulating my old publicity photo with `` do not hire `` stamped across my face . mariah : heh ... you know , i was , um , thinking , before you left ... i just ca n't get over how upset you were . tessa : can you try ? mariah : how ? i mean , tessa , you 've been traumatized . tessa : i 've survived worse , so ... mariah : this was an attack by women that we know ! tessa : i would love to drop the subject permanently , okay ? mariah : i do n't know that i can . and if you 're not gon na tell me what happened , then ... i 'm gon na go to sharon . i 'm gon na tell here the story , and then we can confront princess victoria and the richest ex - stripper in the world together . tessa : no ! no , no , no . we can't . mariah : why not ? tessa : because i did n't -- i did n't tell you the whole truth . nikki and victoria were n't alone . sharon was there , too . mia : please , come in . nikki : well , thank you for fitting me in on such short notice . mia : oh , nonsense . i 'm honored . you are my first private consultation in genoa city in my new home salon . let me take that for you . nikki : thank you . mia : yes , of course . although i 'm always very pleased to come to your place . nikki : well , i was very pleased to have a change of scenery . nowhere else i 'd rather be tonight . reed : mom ? [ sighs ] i just want to tell you that i 'm not mad at you . it 's just this whole situation with dad . [ sighs ] victoria : i understand . reed : if you and grandma are sure grandpa did n't do it , then i - i believe you . why did n't you just tell me that the cops suspected him ? i mean , i can handle the truth . victoria : did you know that i still see you as my handsome little boy ? no matter how hard i try not to ? reed : could you please try a little harder ? victoria : [ chuckles ] okay . deal . and , by the way , you get major points in the maturity department for coming down here and talking to me instead of resenting me on social media all night long , or whatever it is you 're doing up there . reed : [ scoffs ] thank you , i guess . [ sighs ] victoria : you really have matured . reed : so you have noticed . unlike some people . victoria : what does that mean ? reed : [ sighs ] mattie 's dad . victoria : what ? oh , come on . you just got back . what happened ? reed : mattie and i [ sighs ] kind of made up , as friends , online . and , you know , with everything she 's going through with her mom and the prison sentence , she needed somebody . and with dad gone , i understood where she was coming from . victoria : i think it 's really nice that you have each other to confide in . reed : we thought so , too . but when i went over there to catch up ... mr . ashby made it crystal clear that ... i 'm not welcome in his home , let alone her life . victoria : oh , reed . i 'm sorry . i thought he 'd gotten past that . reed : yeah , so did we . and i 've been so responsible and productive . victoria : i know . reed : [ sighs ] he obviously just does n't care . victoria : well , i do . you need friends like mattie . she 's a very thoughtful young lady . you know , i knew that the night that she called the cops when you were drunk driving . reed : heh ... yeah . i forgave her for that a long time ago . honestly , she saved me from doing a lot more damage . victoria : wow . at this rate , you 're gon na max out on your maturity points in your first week back . reed : [ laughs ] victoria : [ laughs ] so , do you have plans for the night ? i could drive you or call you a car . it 's your choice . reed : mattie and i were gon na go to zelati 's and get some pizza , but , you know ... victoria : oh . reed : i mean , i guess i could always just get one delivered and [ sighs ] crash early . victoria : yeah , that sounds perfect . you can sleep in . reed : yeah . victoria : maybe you can hang out with mattie tomorrow . reed : mom , i told you . mr. ashby -- victoria : no , i -- i heard you . but on behalf of you and mattie , i have some very serious meddling to do . come here . charlie : you told dad the truth . mom would understand about you and reed . mattie : still . what he heard me say was , `` you 're a horrible parent , and you do n't understand me at all . `` charlie : that 's not what you meant . mattie : when he gets home , i 'll clarify that . and apologize . then ... he might be open to the concept of christmas . charlie : probably . but i do n't want to waste any time . dad 's ready to sit this whole year out , no problem . i think i 'm gon na get the ball rolling on my own . mattie : that 's not going to happen . charlie : what , you 're gon na stop me ? mattie : no , you dork . i 'm going to help you . mia : maybe the universe is giving my present early this year . i 'm not questioning it . just maximizing this chance to make you look even more glamorous . nikki : you made quite an impression on me at your party . mia : hoping to do the same tonight . seasonal drink before we dive in ? these are my special candy - cane cocktails , with a precise infusion of peppermint schnapps . nikki : no , thank you . but , please , go ahead . i insist . mia : oh , well , then , how about some custom - brewed hot tea ? i 'm a demon in the kitchen -- as long as i stick to liquids . nikki : [ exhales softly ] sounds great . mariah : perfect . ahh . [ water pouring ] let 's talk makeup . wants ? needs ? nikki : well , um ... i do n't know . something new for the holidays . maybe something striking but not too heavy . mia : mm . nikki : just enough to get me noticed at all the events around town . mia : [ sighs ] as someone ... people build guest lists around , any advice for a gc newbie who 'd be thrilled to get on the standby page ? nikki : [ chuckles ] well , it 's not like buying a ticket to a sold - out event . things are on a more intimate scale here than in miami . mia : i have to be invited . nikki : that 's usually how it works . & [ chuckles ] mia : how is a chick with no clout supposed to get any invites if she ca n't network during the holidays ? nikki : networking is just socializing with the right people . which you 're doing . mia : then my new friendships become recommendations to the friends of my new friends ? nikki : basic social advancement . mia : so , if i do you right , perhaps you 'd consider making some intros for me ? putting in the odd good word ? and suddenly i am the dreaded , pushy hairdresser no one wants to recommend . nikki : oh , no , no , no . that 's not at all what i was thinking . you 're a doll . i would love to have a friend like you . and to lead you into the social scene in genoa city . mia : i do n't know what to say . nikki : yeah , neither do i . it 's just that ... i - i 'm not sure what i can say -- or should say -- because of your husband . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . abby : that fig ravioli -- pretty amazing , right ? ana : was there a sauce ? it 's all a delicious blur . abby : [ laughs ] sage butter with grated pecorino . ana : right . abby : mm - hmm . ana : and that shrimp dish ! so ... abby : my thoughts exactly . [ abby and ana laugh ] fen : all right . countdown to dessert and coffee . anything else i can get you , uh , mister -- mr . hamilton ? devon : no . no , i think i 'm good . um ... what was your name again ? sorry . ana : fen , right ? fen : yes . fen -- fen baldwin . devon : that 's right . i knew i recognized you . you 're michael and lauren 's son , right ? fen : yeah . you know , i - i think i used to know you when we were kids . um ... i 'm a musician now . devon : oh . ana : oh , you do look familiar . and a musician ? fen : actually , uh , i happen to have a demo on me of the kind of stuff i 've been working on right now -- you know , when i 'm not waiting tables . um ... if you do n't mind , whenever you get the chance ... devon : yeah , yeah . thank you . fen : no pressure . abby : well , you know , um , fen , i -- i think we 're ready for the final course . now . fen : awesome . all right . i 'll be right back with those desserts . devon : thanks , fen . abby : okay . um , if you 'll please excuse me for just one second , i 'm gon na go check in with the chef . devon : okay . abby : thanks . i 'll be -- be right back . devon : thanks . abby : what the hell , fen ? ! lola : what ? the food ? abby : it 's flawless . unlike our server 's judgment and listening skills . lola : fen , what did you do ? you did n't spill anything , did you ? abby : oh , he spilled all right . he foisted his music demo on devon right in the middle of service . lola : you did ? ! fen : it was just , like , 20 seconds , okay ? 40 seconds max . i just ... i w -- [ sighs ] lola : if i did n't need you to deliver my final course , you would be out on your butt . fen : i was n't trying to sabotage anything . abby : try it again and you wo n't need the elevator to reach the sidewalk . lola : [ huffs ] abby : hmm . [ sighs ] tessa : i apologize again . mariah : for what ? tessa : for not telling you the whole truth . trying to keep sharon out of it . it was clear that she was uncomfortable , and that she hated what nikki and victoria were doing . they were in charge . mariah : sharon is a social worker . she helps counsel battered women . how could she let them do that to you ? to the woman that i love ? mia : i had no idea rey thought your family had anything to do with his murder case . he ... does n't really bring his work home with him . nikki : mm . yeah , he 's questioned my kids and me several times . now he 's fixated on my husband . i do n't understand it . victor is completely innocent . mia : mm . nikki : i mean , i know rey 's a good man , he 's a good cop . devoted to his job . he 's very thorough . but ... mia : he 's making life hell for you . nikki : [ sighs ] well . there 's a reason why my husband 's unauthorized biography was named `` ruthless . `` he would n't blink an eye defending himself , or possibly retaliating against rey 's reputation . might even try to get him fired for wrongfully accusing him . [ gasps ] i 'm sorry . i - i should n't be saying these things . mia : no , you can . i 'm not my husband . nikki : yeah , but it 's not fair to you . still [ sighs ] i am hoping you could do something to make rey realize that he 's made a mistake . [ sighs ] it seems we 're both married to very stubborn men . but , you know , sometimes , only the wives can get through to them , and make them see things when nobody else can . mia : i 'm sure i have no doubt about that . but rey 's as tight - lipped at home as he is at work . nikki : well , if a resourceful , good - looking woman like you ca n't get him to open up , then ... i guess it 's hopeless . mia : hopeless is a state of mind . nikki : really ? you think so ? i mean , if you could find out just enough for me to stop this insanity , we could save both of our husbands from so much unnecessary ugliness . and i would hate for things to become awkward between you and me . i mean , we 're just getting to know each other . mia : [ scoffs ] well , uh ... i promise you this -- i 'll do my best to help . your friendship means that much to me . nikki : me too . for anyone to go that far [ sighs ] with so much at stake ... that 's a real friend . mia : let 's finish transforming you with a few key products i have . back in a tick . nikki : okay . [ footsteps recede ] cane : well [ sighs ] we might as well get this out of the way , huh ? victoria : i 'm a little shocked it 's even necessary . cane : me too . victoria : after everything that 's happened since reed and mattie were dating , for both of our families ... you do n't see their ancient history repeating , do you ? cane : well , that 's what i 'm afraid of . but this time it could be worse for both kids . victoria : i 'm not trying to cause any trouble or drama , either . but , that being said , reed is a different person now . he 's more responsible . he owns up to his mistakes . cane : yeah , mattie 's over it . but i ca n't forget how reed hurt her . you know , and i 'm worried , if it happens again -- victoria : they 're not dating . cane : well , plenty can happen between now and january . cane : and mattie , you know , with her mom away , she 's a lot more emotional and vulnerable than she was before , you know . victoria : and reed just learned from the police that his father 's death has been labeled a murder . cane : so ... what i 'm worried about is , if two kids need a reason to say `` the hell with it `` ... victoria : you 're right . but if we forbid them from hanging out , i 'm afraid it 's just gon na drive them to more bad behavior . cane : mm - hmm . victoria : and they 're each other 's emotional support right now because they 're going through similar pain . they 've been in touch for a while now . cane : since when ? victoria : since lily 's accident . cane : [ sighs heavily ] okay . victoria : it 's a positive ... cane : i see . okay . victoria : ... i think , in an avalanche of heartbreak . i plan on telling mattie that she 's welcome at my house any time . cane : you know she did n't tell me ? that 's how out of sync i am with my own daughter . i do n't know what i 'm doing . victoria : i think you 're trying to be the best father that you can possibly be . cane : yeah , this single - parent thing , it 's , uh ... it 's like , every day , i 'm getting punched in the stomach , you know ? and i have full - time help , but it just does n't matter . victoria : that does n't tell you how you can protect your kids , and it does n't convince you that you 're not failing the people that are most important to you . cane : you know , i have all this help . it 's like there 's this hole inside me , and i ca n't fill it in . christmas is approaching , and i feel like it 's just getting bigger , you know ? victoria : do you know what i 've been doing ? i 've been taking each day as it comes , and finding something in it that makes the kids happy . cane : [ exhales softly ] okay . and how 's that working for you ? victoria : once i made the choice , i felt a difference right away . mia : thoughts , please ? nikki : oh , i feel so much better since our talk . and this , it 's -- it 's just amazing . i love it . mia : oh ! thank you . nikki : well , thank you . thank you for being so perceptive and a good listener and direct . in fact , you remind me a lot of me at your age . mia : that 's a supreme compliment . thank you . nikki : well , we do have a fair bit in common , you know . mia : no , i do n't know . you 're nikki newman , and i 'm not . [ laughs ] nikki : oh ! before that , i was nikki reed -- working - class girl living a very non - luxury life . mia : you must be joking . nikki : i am not . in fact , when i met victor newman , i was ... working at the only job option i had , really , at a little dive outside of town called the bayou . mia : bartending ? nikki : uh , no . that came later . i was a dancer . mia : oh , hell no ! nikki : hell , yes ! mia : [ laughs ] how long till victor found out your sexy secret ? nikki : oh , secret ? darling , i was on that stage the very first time victor laid eyes on me , so ... it worked out pretty well . mia : you went from strip club to country club [ snaps ] instantly . [ laughs ] nikki : oh , hardly , hardly . i had a lot to learn about behaving like a lady and being able to mix in with victor 's society set . and so can you . mia : and if i bomb out , you can always teach me your old routines . nikki : [ chuckles ] well , i do n't know about that . but here 's your first lesson . mia : hmm ? nikki : the wealth , the social status -- mia : oh , do n't tell me they mean nothing . nikki : oh , i would never say that . mia : [ laughs ] nikki : with it is a hell of a lot better than without it . mia : mm - hmm . nikki : no . your family and your closest friends , those are the people that you fight for , that you protect and stay closest to , because they are really the most important people of all . [ sighs happily ] mmm ! this is so fantastic . did i say that already ? [ mia laughs ] but how am i gon na maintain this at home ? mia : oh , well , you 'll just have to hire me to do that for you . nikki : [ chuckles ] well , you 're right . i 've got no choice . there you are . mia : it 's our first appointment . you really want to start over - tipping me ? nikki : too late now . it 's christmas . mia : this has been my best night since moving here . thank you , nikki . nikki : ohh . thank you . i look forward to a long , mutually beneficial relationship . abby : clearly you enjoyed dinner . but was it exceptional ? for my nerves , just bottom - line it . devon : [ sighs ] well , i always try to . and , to be honest , abby ... this was probably one of the most exceptional meals i 've ever had in my life , honestly . abby : ohh ! ana : i disagree . devon : you do ? ana : strongly . abby : [ sighs ] ana : it was n't `` one of `` anything . it was the best dinner i 've ever eaten . [ laughs ] abby : [ laughs ] you are evil . ana : [ giggles ] abby : so , what do you say ? are we gon na open the hottest , hippest joint in town ? ana : with the best food , cooked by the greatest chef ? abby : mm - hmm . devon : we have to talk terms first . abby : all right . let 's hear them . devon : well , for my connections , and my ability to mint this place on the a - list , i want to be able to make executive decisions , and bring home half the gross . abby : okay . i cave . devon : yeah ? abby : let 's do this . devon : all right , well , that brings me to my final stipulation . abby : ana , you heard him say `` final . `` okay . let 's hear it . devon : [ chuckles ] i just want to meet this mystery chef . can you bring him out ? abby : heh ... abby : all right . now presenting tonight 's celebrity chef ... lola rosales ! lola : `` celebrity `` ? devon : abby ... you lied to me . abby : okay . okay . um ... [ chuckles nervously ] everyone just chill out , okay ? it 's a big win for all of us . let me explain . devon : go ahead . abby : i decided to open the hottest , most exciting restaurant hangout in gc history . serving food from rising star lola rosales . and , you see , devon , he -- he wanted a named chef for an easy sell and built - in pr . and , yes , i totally get that . lola is unknown . but , devon , her food sells itself . so i decide to do an open - minded , blind taste - test to prove my point . no pressure on my partner or my culinary discovery . and it worked . [ laughs ] so , brava , lola . congrats , devon . and , hey , let 's give it up for your girl , visionary , right here . right here . yeah . uh - huh . uh - huh . heh ... you 're not backing out now , are you ? devon : [ sighs ] well ... i 'm not thrilled that you played me . abby : [ sighs ] devon : but you are right that it is all about the food , and not about how famous the chef is . and you know this is still gon na be difficult , right ? abby : i do . yes , i do . a - and i totally get it . i am going to work my butt off . i promise you that . but , devon , i need you to be 100 % behind this . i can only do this with you . and lola . devon : lola has n't even accepted an offer yet . lola : uh ... [ exhales ] an offer that i did n't even know about . devon : yeah . abby : look , i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry , devon . i 'm sorry , lola , that i was n't completely honest with you . lola , i believe in you . and i -- i knew your food would do all of the talking for us . i -- we ... [ laughs ] devon : [ chuckles ] abby : right ? `` we `` ? devon : mm - hmm . mm - hmm . abby : we want you [ sighs ] to be the chef at the new restaurant that we 're opening . we are still opening a restaurant , right ? devon : oh , we are if lola agrees to cook the way she did tonight . what do you say ? lola : well ... y - yes . abby : [ squeals ] devon : yeah ? lola : i mean ... yes ! oh , my god ! is this really happening ? devon : nice . [ chuckles ] abby : it just did . thanks to you . aaah ! come here ! charlie : is this okay , or is it just sad ? mattie : it 's appropriate . the main event is in the living room , and we nailed it , so ... charlie : yeah . i think mom would approve . mattie : she 'd strongly disapprove , loudly , if we had grinched - out and put in zero effort . charlie : well , we had to , even if it was only to see sam freak out . mattie : [ chuckles ] cane : yeah , well , i hope sam 's not the only christmas - crazed kid in this house . i just spent three hours looking for this ... charlie : oh , ho ! cane : ... beautiful , enormous thing . charlie : oh , that 's so cool , dad ! mattie : yeah . we 're gon na need a lot more decorations , though . cane : yeah , well , luckily , i stopped by the chancellor estate and esther gave me a crateful . they 're in the back seat of the car . go get them . charlie : yeah , all right . cane : [ sighs ] mattie : i am so happy you ... changed your mind . cane : yeah . mattie : what did it ? cane : well , uh , i got this infusion of christmas spirit from the last person in town i expected to get it from , so ... tessa : we both ca n't be sidelined by nikki and victoria 's stupid scare tactic . mariah : and sharon . she was there , too . she does n't get a pass . tessa : they probably forced her to come . mariah : no , they forced you . the three of them . tessa : okay , yeah . there 's no sense in whitewashing it . but now -- now can we put it behind us ? mariah : no . not if it means sharon gets away with being there . saying nothing , watching them torment you , that 's ... just not gon na work for me . nikki : victoria ? victoria ? victoria : mom ? hello ? nikki : hey ! victoria : hey . nikki : where 'd you go ? victoria : me ? oh , do you have some secret late - night plans or something ? look at you . nikki : [ chuckles ] i 've already seen to them . the makeover was my ticket in . to mia rosales . so i can start fixing things for your father . victoria : mia ? nikki : wife of top cop causing our problems ? this way , she can further our agenda while slipping me a few tidbits about her husband 's case . victoria : and you trust her ? why would she do that for you ? nikki : it was n't a difficult negotiation , victoria . mia has certain goals she would like to achieve in town ... quickly . and they require friends in high places , so she and i are about to become very close . victoria : if detective rosales gets even the smallest idea of what you and mia are up to , you 're gon na become his number - one suspect . until he makes it a fiendish foursome with the rest of us ! nikki : you 're being paranoid . victoria : and you 're being too relaxed about the whole thing , or else you would see that involving mia in this ... it might have been a fatal mistake . | abby lies to devon and tells him she found a famous miami chef for her resturant and devon agrees to taste the food at a private dinner for him and ana . the dinner goes well and devon and ana love the food but devon is upset that abby tricked him . devon admits that lola is a wonderful cook and agrees to be abby 's mentor and partner in her new resturant but only if lola is the chef . lola is also upset with abby because she did n't tell her about her plans but is excited to take the job as chef of the new returant . victoria tels reed that victor is being framed for jt 's murder because he did n't do it . reed eventually understands and tells victoria that cane still wo n't let him see mattie even though they are just friends . victiria tells cane that mattie and reed are only supporting each other through similar situations . victoria tells cane that mattie is welcome at her house any time . mattie and charlie want to decorate for christmas but cane does n't want to until victoria tells him to take things one day at a time and do one thing each day to make his kids happy . tessa tells mariah that sharon was involved with victoria anhd nikki in questioning her and leaving her in the woulds . mariah decides that they shoud do something to make the ladies see actions have concequences . nikki persudes mia to give her information on jt 's case in exchange for her getting business clients for her new salon . victoria worries that nikki 's sudden friendship with mia might lead rey to the truth about jt 's death . nikki takes another drink at mia 's salon and contiues her slide off the wagon . |
[ previously_on ] billy : sometimes i feel like i 'm playing a role in life , like i 'm some actor in a play -- `` whatever , it 's all good `` -- even if it makes me unhappy . amanda : what does make you happy ? billy : i used to think i knew . abby : take your lack of conscience and get the hell out of here . abby : head of security . interested ? phyllis : chelsea makes her own choices , and chelsea is choosing to live with adam . nick : it 's not that simple . phyllis : it is that simple . i think you deserve better -- much better . phyllis : oh ! stupid machine ! oh , take that ! ridiculous ! ridiculous ! [ sighs ] wait . nick : why are you talking to a jukebox ? phyllis : i 'm not talking to it . i 'm screaming at it because all this machine ever does is give me grief . stupid . nick : well , it 's a jukebox . the only thing it 's going to give you is a tune . phyllis : it does n't even give me a tune ! take that . ha ! chelsea : hey . where 's connor ? how is he ? adam : he 's upstairs playing a game . and he 's doing about as well as he was when you video - chatted with him an hour ago . chelsea : i 'm not gon na apologize for being anxious about my son . adam : well , first of all , he 's our son ... and i was n't asking you to apologize . chelsea : i felt like you were . adam : well , i 'm not . why are you getting so worked up ? chelsea : i 'm not worked up . i 'm not . i 'm -- [ sighs ] it 's been a long day , okay , adam ? most of which i 've just been thinking about connor and how we can help him . so ... i 'm sorry if i 'm coming apart a little bit . i just want this to get better . adam : so do i . but we ca n't overreact to everything he says or does . chelsea : yeah , like all these lies about sharon ? adam : no that 's different . chelsea : yeah . i 'll say it is . [ sighs ] adam : look , we have to find a way to call him on what he did without making him feel threatened . i mean , i even considered making something up to show connor what he did was wrong . chelsea : no . that 's not the answer . adam : okay . well , then , what is ? chelsea : we have to be better parents . adam : okay . chelsea : we ca n't lie to him , either . adam : have we been lying to him ? chelsea : not directly , but we might as well be . adam : okay . i 'm sorry . i 'm not getting any of this . what are you talking about ? chelsea : i am talking about our situation , adam , with me ... here ... in your house . billy : [ thinking ] come on , man . you can do this . slow down . get a little focus . maybe try reading the directions ... because it 's got to be perfect . the perfect little house for the perfect family . [ sighs ] what 's that saying -- `` perfect is the enemy of good `` ? something to think about . abby : [ sighs ] [ cellphone chimes ] billy : [ thinking ] look at you , all confident and put together like you have all the answers . i bet you never had a gambling problem or lost your company 's yacht in a poker game . i bet you never broke your wife 's heart . on the other hand , you ca n't bend your legs or move your arms . you do n't saying much , either , do you ? hell , that might be your advantage . between you and me , i 'd call it a trade - off . would n't you ? victoria : hey ! billy : hey . victoria : what is this ? billy : uh , well , it 's supposed to be a dollhouse for katie . victoria : oh . okay . um , it looks kind of , um ... billy : it 's looking a little funky . yeah . i get it . every time i go to do something , i end up with extra pieces in my hand that are supposed to go somewhere . victoria : you 'll figure it out . billy : mm . i 'm trying . victoria : you are a creative , talented guy who knows how to pfollow directions . billy : yeah . getting pretty good at following directions . victoria : oh , my gosh . this is so cute . billy : [ chuckles ] victoria : i love it . katie 's gon na love it , too . billy : anything for my girls . victoria : [ chuckles softly ] additional sponsorship [ inaudible ] i think they 'll hit $ 50 billion in agriculture . several threads to pull together there from president trump 's remarks . first off the top he was talking about china trade , which is a significant accomplishment for the administration happening amid the impeachment drama . he also maid references to polling data and talking to campaign officials . they believe this has been a net benefit for theresident . weijia jiang is at the white house . weijia , take it from there . reporter : major , this could not have been a better moment for that split screen time president trump is talking about . he needed something to focus on other than what just happened on capitol hill . that 's why he 's trying to talk about china , which is a victory for him . as for the rest of what he said , it 's much of the same , hitting home the same points he 's made since the launch of this inquiry . first he continues to defend himself , saying he did nothing wrong , and he was only acting on behalf of the country , not himself , when he had those conversations with the ukrainian president . number two , again , continuing to attack the process . we heard the same words , witch hunt , sham , hoax , that he believes is working when he 's communicating to the american public , painting himself as the victim of a political witch hunt and of a partisan process that has left him scrambling to defend his presidency . i do think it 's interesting , major , that he said that the democrats were trivializing the impeachment procitizen . i believe this is a new talking point . he 's acknowledging that this is a critical tool for law lawmakers but says it 's not appropriate in this case because he is innocent . and so there you heard it . the president saying once again , defending himself , that despite the monumental development in this inquiry , he is innocent . weijia jiang on the north lawn of the white house , thank you very much . our impeachment coverage continues on our 24-hour streaming network . that 's cbsn . you can watch it on cbsnews . com or on the cbs news app . there is more to come on this cbs station and tonight , of course , on the `` cbs evening news with norah o'donnell . `` many of you will now return to `` cbs this morning . `` for the time being , this has been a cbs news special report . i 'm major garrett , cbs news , new york . for news 24 hours a day , go to cbs chelsea : you always make it about nick . adam : am i wrong ? chelsea : yeah , you 're wrong . other people have shown their concern , adam . even sharon said she was worried that connor was getting the wrong idea about us . adam : okay , and sharon also said that he was getting better and that one of the reasons is because he felt safe when we were together in this house . and you thought the same thing up until , what , five minutes ago ? chelsea : i am expressing my concern . adam : okay . and so am i . and my concern is that nick will say or do anything to get you to move back in with him , even if it means hurting connor . chelsea : oh , that is so unfair . adam : really ? chelsea : really . nick has been so understanding about this situation , and he would never want that little boy to suffer . are you crazy ? adam : well , you have a much higher opinion of me than i do , chelsea . chelsea : you know , you are so consumed with your hatred for nick that you -- you question everything . adam : yeah , you 're right ! i do -- with good reason . chelsea : adam , i do n't want to argue with you about this . adam : oh , okay . so you 're just gon na drop this bomb and you 're gon na walk away ? chelsea : i am trying to have a discussion with you ! adam : yeah , you 're trying to have a discussion about who knows best how to raise our son , and you think it 's nick ! chelsea : that 's not true ! it 's not a contest ! adam : okay . so , you 're not denying it ? chelsea : do n't you dare put words in my mouth . i will not take the bait . adam : okay . okay , fine . fine , chelsea . when should we tell connor and upend his world again -- tomorrow ? next week ? how 'bout christmas morning ? chelsea : obviously , when we can both deal with this rationally and calmly . clearly , you ca n't , so ... adam : where are you going ? chelsea : i 'm going to pick up some things . adam : oh , at nick 's , i would assume . that 's a great idea . it 'll give him a chance to spew more poison . connor : do n't go , mom ! please do n't go ! phyllis : have you been following the city council race since you dropped out ? nick : i check in on it from time to time . phyllis : mm . then you 'd know that the chicken - coop candidate is ahead in the polls . you know what that means . nick : fresh eggs ? phyllis : [ chuckles ] no . it actually means if you were to have dumped somebody whose name i ca n't mention ... nick : [ sighs ] phyllis : ... instead of pulling out of the race , you would have won by a landslide . or fresh eggs . i do n't know . hey , i 'm unemployed . maybe i 'll throw my hat in the ring . ooh . no , no , no . too many skeletons rattling around in my closet . nick : [ chuckles ] yeah . you are , uh ... definitely one of a kind . phyllis : i am . nick : you are . alright . uh , i got to get out of here . i got to go check on christian . phyllis : okay . if you see our daughter , tell her to call me , please . nick : i always do . phyllis : thank you . nick : i 'm curious , though , about something . you did n't actually put any money in that jukebox , did you ? phyllis : what ? now , why on earth would i lie about that ? nick : to get me out of my funk ... which you did . so , here you go . to play a couple of songs , you know -- some real songs . uh , anything ... except `` revenge . `` billy : we 're fine . we are . it 's just me ... figuring things out . victoria : i want to help you , billy , all that i can . billy : i know you do . and i appreciate that . it 's just , you know -- it 's -- it 's -- it 's me running around . i 've got therapy . i 've got the gym . i 've got my time . i 've got family time . believe me , sometimes i feel like a walking self - help book . victoria : i know that this is a transition time for you , and i do n't want to put any pressure on you . billy : you 're not . you 're not . i do -- i feel your support , and i - i - i - i appreciate it . and i 'm not forgetting about you . i 'm not forgetting about us , okay ? and when i get to the end of whatever this is ... you 'll be by my side . you are my priority , okay ? victoria : i 'm behind you 1,000 % . billy : that 's a lot -- 1,000 % . victoria : [ sighs ] i love you , billy . [ cellphone rings ] billy : duty calls . victoria : i 'm so sorry . it 's always something . oh . yeah . this wo n't take long . hi . yes . victoria newman . billy : [ thinking ] this was your chance , billy . why did n't you tell her the truth ? why do you keep holding back ? why ? ( pirate girl ) ahoy ! ! ! ! ! billy : [ thinking ] it 's never gon na change unless you make a change , billy , so why hold back ? tell her what 's got you so twisted up . it 's victoria . you love her . she loves you . victoria : billy ? billy : put the phone down for a second . come and sit , will you ? victoria : you look so serious . is everything okay ? billy : vick , i , uh ... victoria : what is it ? you can talk to me . you can always tell me anything . you know that . billy : i need you . connor : you were fighting . you were yelling at each other . adam : you know , we 're sorry about that , bud . your mom and i were just having a little disagreement . it 's nothing to worry about . connor : this is sharon 's fault . adam : no , connor . no , it 's not . connor : she does n't want us all together . chelsea : that 's not true . connor : the monster sent sharon to make you and dad fight . the monster wants one of you to leave . that 's his plan . when you are n't together , everything goes wrong . adam : but you know what ? we are together . and we 're not going anywhere . right , mom ? chelsea : that 's right . we 're both here . connor : for now , you are . but what about later ? chelsea : honey , c -- connor : no , do n't ! chelsea : connor , i just want to help you calm down . it 's okay . connor : i know you think something 's wrong with me , but it 's not me . it 's the monster . why do n't you believe me ? ! [ crying ] chelsea : connor ... come here , sweetie . connor : you promise you 're coming home ? you swear ? chelsea : yes , connor , i swear . i 'm coming home . connor : [ whimpering ] phyllis : you ready for this ? i know i am . chance : tell me something , phyllis . have you ever thought of attaching a subject to your questions ? because i do n't know what `` this `` means . phyllis : oh , stop being coy . i know that abby ran to you gloating that she fired me . chance : and what if she did ? phyllis : i knew it . chance : i 'm not saying that that 's what happened , but why would it matter to you ? the deed is done . phyllis : mm . 'cause i know that you 're partially responsible for pulling the pin . chance : how do you figure ? phyllis : how do i figure ? because i 'm sure abby asked you to get dirt on me . chance : no . no . she asked me to find out who was messing with the hotel security system ... and all roads led to you . here 's a little inside information . crooks do n't get to blame the feds for busting them when they actually committed crimes . phyllis : i 'm not a crook . chance : hmm . where have i heard that one before ? phyllis : i 'm innocent , and i will prove it . chance : you must be confusing me with someone who gives a damn . i 'm out of this , phyllis , so you can take it somewhere else . phyllis : should i take it to vegas ? chance : [ chuckles ] phyllis : is that where i should take it ? because you still have n't answered the question . what were you and adam doing in sin city together ? chance : well , i guess that figures . if you have nothing else to say , throw vegas at the wall and see if it sticks . phyllis : oh , i have plenty to say . chance : and none of it will mean a damn thing . stop bluffing with an empty hand , phyllis . you 're embarrassing yourself . phyllis : i 'm embarrassing myself ? hmm . okay . well ... why do n't you chew on this piece of the puzzle ? it involves a duffel bag ... and a gun . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . victoria : i 'm so sorry . billy : for what ? victoria : i just have to leave so soon . i feel like i 'm spoiling the moment . billy : hey , it 's tomorrow in australia . you 've got to get back to the office to make the call . victoria : i know . i just wish i could spend the rest of the evening here with you . billy : [ thinking ] and you should want that , too , billy . tell her to blow off the call and stay . me , too . but the sooner you get the call done , the sooner you come back to me . victoria : okay . good point . alright . i 'll see you soon . billy : okay . victoria : bye . billy : bye . [ thinking ] okay , billy . just calm down . calm down . you got to work out some of this energy , man . yeah . maybe you need a good workout . or maybe that is n't what you need . maybe you need -- maybe you need something else . chance : i have got to tell you , phyllis , your obsession with my time in vegas is as baffling as it is entertaining . let me ask you , does whatever you think i did involve a buffet , celine dion , and a pair of loaded dice ? phyllis : now you 're bluffing . chance : you 're not a good enough poker player to know that . phyllis : i 'm a very good poker player . chance : mm . phyllis : i 'm also on to you . so , let 's , uh , stop with the bad jokes ... and let 's get real . chance : okay . real it is . what do you want to know ? phyllis : let 's start with the duffel bag and the gun . chance : i worked undercover , phyllis . sometimes that requires me to carry a gun and -- uh - oh -- a duffel bag . phyllis : but you were n't the one carrying it . chance : you talking about riza , adam 's buddy ? phyllis : no . you know who i 'm talking about . i 'm talking about that little guy -- the sleazy guy ... the one with the bad suit . what was in the bag ? chance : i do n't know . his lunch ? phyllis : you do know , and i want you to tell me . chance : are you a cop , phyllis ? or a prosecutor ? do you have a subpoena or anything at all that will require me to tell you one damn thing ? of course you don't . you 've been hammering adam and me about this ever since i came back to town , and i can only guess it 's to get some kind of leverage against me or adam -- i suspect adam because he 's done something wrong to you , and while i admire your tenacity , i have better things to do , and so do you , like getting a job . that should keep you busy . phyllis : wow . that 's a great speech . chance : [ sighs ] phyllis : [ chuckling ] it is . you know you could brush me off . you can try , but you 're not gon na get rid of me . you know that , right ? i know what i saw . something big was going down in vegas , and you and adam are right in the middle of it . i 'm gon na find out what it is . chance : [ chuckles softly ] victoria : thank you . abby : oh , let me guess . you are either coming from work or going back . victoria : i 'm going back . i needed some fuel for a late night at the office . abby : mmm . lola 's empanadas should do the trick . victoria : they are my favorite . abby : [ chuckles ] well , you 're awfully cheerful for someone about to pull an all - nighter . victoria : oh . it shows , huh > abby : uh , yeah . it 's written all over your face . victoria : ahh . abby : so ? victoria : well , you know , um , billy and i -- we 've been a little distant with each other lately , but ... tonight was like old times , better times . abby : i 'm so glad . i 'm really happy for you . victoria : thank you . me , too . and just in time for the holidays . let 's just hope that the rest of this year makes up for everything that our family has been through in 2019 . abby : we deserve it . victoria : we do deserve it . yes . [ both laugh ] so , how -- how are how are things with you ? abby : kind of great . victoria : great ? abby : yeah . victoria : really ? so , the hotel is doing well ? abby : business is picking up . victoria : good . so , this perky attitude that you have , is -- is that why , or did someone put that gleam in your eye ? abby : well , i do n't want to jinx it , but yes . maybe . i - i do n't know . i will let you know later , if there 's anything to even tell . listen , you just go finish your work , eat your empanadas , and get home to billy . victoria : i ca n't wait . abby : [ chuckles ] amanda : [ sighs ] have a seat . billy : [ chuckles ] chance : is there anything else , phyllis ? phyllis : i have plenty more . chance : i doubt that very much . but you 'll keep pretending that you do until you run out of hot air , and it 's too bad , really . i could learn to like you if you were n't such a pain in the ass . phyllis : such a boy scout . that 's what you want everybody to think . but i know otherwise because you 're friends with adam . chance : your old pal . phyllis : yeah , my old pal -- past tense . chance : so , i 'm right . it 's too bad . i 'd imagine you can use all the friends you could get . phyllis : you know , take your condescending good - ol'-boy bull and sling it at someone stupid enough to buy it , because , really , i don't . chance : we 're done now , phyllis . you have finally worn me out . phyllis : i have ? chance : look , if you want to keep digging , be my guest . but you might want to stop and ask yourself this -- `` is my life so empty that i have to spend it digging up dirt on other people ? `` chelsea : [ sighs ] nick : hey . chelsea : hey . nick : i was n't expecting -- what 's wrong ? is it connor ? chelsea : he lost it again tonight -- just completely broke down . nick : i 'm sorry . chelsea : i had to hold him until he fell back asleep . i 'm only here to get more clothes , and then i have to go back before he wakes up again . nick : yeah . i understand . chelsea : of course you understand ... because you are being so patient with me . nick : there 's not much else i can be at the moment . chelsea : i 'm sure you 're getting sick of this . nick : i ca n't lie to you . it 's hard . it 's hard for everybody . chelsea : everybody ? nick : i 'm not saying this to make you feel worse , but i was putting christian to bed tonight ... and he had tears in his eyes . he asked me if chelsea and connor were ever coming home . i did n't answer him ... because , honestly , i do n't know the answer to the question myself . abby : hey . chance : you made it . abby : i hope you did n't start without me . chance : i almost had to . abby : why ? chance : your friend phyllis decided to choose me as the target of her day . abby : ooh . chance : i guess you were unavailable . abby : sorry . chance : it 's no big deal . abby : no , but i am the one responsible for you becoming one of phyllis ' enemies -- not that i 'm sorry about it . chance : i 'm not sorry , either . abby : but surviving phyllis means that you are qualified to be our head of security . so ... are you accepting my offer ? chance : [ sighs ] billy : [ sighs ] amanda : so , here we are . billy : here we are . amanda : what 's wrong . billy : nothing . everything 's perfect . my wife is perfect . my family is perfect . everything is perfect but me . [ chuckles ] amanda : i know a little about that . billy : oh , yeah ? amanda : mm - hmm . i am starting over with a brand - new , squeaky - clean slate , leaving all my baggage behind , so all that 's left is right now -- no before , no after , just ... this moment . but i ca n't help thinking that it would be really nice if it would stay that way . billy : mm . frozen in time . amanda : mm . something like that . billy : you know what just dawned on me ? amanda : what ? billy : i do n't know a damn thing about you . i mean , i know you 're an attorney . you look like hillary . there 's got to be a story there , right ? amanda : mm , no story . just an unfortunate coincidence . billy : i liked hilary . amanda : well , i 'm not her . billy : which leads me to my question . who are you ? you know what ? it 's none of my business . i - i should n't have asked that . i 'm sorry . amanda : no , no . it 's okay . who i am is somebody who finds it very hard to trust people . i thought i was getting better at that , but ... apparently , i have a long way to go . chance : look , abby i ... i appreciate your generous offer . abby : you do n't need to finish . chance : i do want you to know i was tempted . abby : but not tempted enough to accept . look , i get it . being the head of security at the grand phoenix is n't quite as important as keeping the world safe . chance : i 'm thinking of handing that job over to someone else . abby : what ? ! chance : part of your pitch was successful . i 've decided i 'm going to stay here in genoa city for a while . abby : well , that 's great ! i mean , are you sure that this place is exciting enough for you ? chance : i do n't know about exciting , but ... it definitely has its charms . abby : what are you gon na do ? chance : i do n't know . i figure that i 'll take my time , see what comes to me . abby : well , this calls for a toast . chance : a toast . abby : to ... the future . chance : `` the future `` sounds good . [ glasses clink ] as a part of that future , how about you and i go out on a date ? connor : [ gasps ] adam : hey . it 's okay , bud . i 'm right here . i 'm right here , and your mom 's coming back , alright ? ready you must share your mom 's we 're always gon na be here for you . [ cellphone rings ] chelsea : i do n't know what to say . nick : i probably should n't have told you that about christian . i 'm sorry . chelsea : no . no . i 'm the one that needs to apologize for making things so hard on him ... and you . [ sighs ] i 'm really trying my best here , but it just does n't seem to be working for anybody . nick : i own a lot of that , too . christian has had so many people come in and out of his life . i just wanted so badly to provide some stability for that little boy . i 'm not doing a very good job of that . chelsea : because you chose me . nick : i did n't mean it like that . chelsea : if you wo n't say it , i will . i 've not been able to help you provide that stability . i just want to be there for everybody . [ sighs ] i really have the best of intentions , but i have to put someone first . nick : yeah , connor . chelsea : he feels like his house is on fire . adam and i need to put out that fire . nick : i hear you ... and i understand . but , honestly ... i do n't know if i can keep doing this . can you ? billy : trust ? yeah , that 's -- that 's a hard one . amanda : the hardest . billy : with me , it 's the other -- other side of that coin . it 's can i be trusted with anyone ? can i trust myself with anything ? amanda : well , you and i are quite the pair . billy : yeah ? hmm . i should be getting home . amanda : yes , that 's right . [ clears throat ] you have a life -- a perfect life . billy : that i do . | phyllis tries to find out what happened in vegas with chance and adam but chance does n't tell her anything w his time in vegas . chance does n't take the job abby offered him but he does decide to stay in town for a while so he and abby toast to the future . billy continues to struggle with feelings that victoria expects him to be perfect . billy wonders why he ca n't tell victoria how he feels instead he tells her that their relationship is fine . victoria thinks billy is avoiding her but she ca n't figure out the reason for it . billy goes to the bar again and opens up to amanda about his feelings and she tells him she feels she ca n't trust anyone . billy tells amanda he feels he ca n't trust himself at all . connor stops chelsea from moving out of the penthouse by telling her the monster inside him will get bigger if she does n't move in permanently . chelsea heads to nick 's place after connor is asleep and she tells him that connor had a breakdown tonight and she feels that she and adam are the only two people who can help connor . nick wonders if their relationship has a future because there is nothing he can do to help her with connor . |
victor : you make yourself right at home , mr. marsino . nikki : victor , do n't even make me say -- victor : where 's your wife ? bobby : look , i 'm not doing anything i got ta hide from brittany . victor : if you do n't mind , i 'd like to speak to my wife alone . bobby : yeah , i was just gon na go outside and clear my head . ( door closes ) victor : what 's going on here ? [ scene_break ] damon : i got ta tell you , christine , i 'm impressed . chris : about what ? damon : not only did you get that judge to grant bail , you got him to set it low so i could scrape it together . chris : well , there 's no reason to believe that you were a flight risk . damon : well , you 'd think not , but listening to that assistant d.a . tell it , you 'd think i was public enemy number one , would n't you ? chris : i 'm sure that was weber 's doing . damon : no doubt . can i buy you a coffee ? it 's the least i can do to repay you for springing me from the lockup . chris : uh , actually , if you do n't mind , i 'd rather skip the coffee and get down to business . damon : the transcript of phyllis 's visit with dominic hughes . chris : unfortunately , while it will probably exonerate phyllis , it 's only gon na make you look guiltier than you already do . damon : i know . i 've been giving that a lot of serious thought . chris : well , now that bail 's no longer an issue , it 's up to you . do you wan na leap in and help phyllis , or do you wan na hold off and protect yourself ? [ scene_break ] sharon : cassie is never gon na get her homework done if you keep telling her all these fantastic stories about africa . malcolm : well , look at it this way , sharon . cassie 's working on geography , i gave her a bonus lecture . sharon : well , i do n't know if cassie 's teacher is gon na look at it that way . malcolm : that 's their loss . nick : hey . sharon : oh , hi , hon . nick : man , it is good to see you . i 'm glad you 're back . malcolm : good to see you , nick . nick : i wish i could have come by sooner . i hear your stories are pretty incredible . sharon : oh , yeah , we were just talking about his stories . nick : well , you can stick around and tell me about it , especially now that you 're working here . malcolm : i guess you guys do n't know . today 's my last shift . [ scene_break ] abby : my favorite angel . brad : wait a minute . i thought you said the snowflake was your favorite . abby : it is ... my favorite snowflake . this is my favorite angel . brad : oh , of course . thank you for clarifying that for me . abby : actually , they 're all my favorite . ashley : abby , these are called heirloom ornaments . do you know what that means ? abby : uh , they 're old ? ashley : yes , they 're old and they 're very special . they 've been in my family for a long time . abby : since you were my age ? ashley : even before then . brad : probably since uncle jack was your age . i know it 's hard to believe uncle jack was ever your age . ashley : every year i put them out along with all the other ornaments , but this year you and i are gon na do it together . come here . we 're gon na decorate this whole house , you and me . brad : oh , that sounds like fun , does n't it ? abby : uh - huh . can i help pick out a christmas tree ? ashley : you bet . we 're gon na get the biggest , fattest tree we can find . what do you think of that ? abby : wow . gloria : yes . i still ca n't get over it , john . it 's just so amazing , having a thing like that right at your fingertips . john : it is rather amazing . gloria : oh . john : well , abby . gloria : hi , cutie . abby : hi , grandpa . hi , gloria . [ scene_break ] nikki : i do n't appreciate your tone . it 's insulting . victor : do n't you give me that nonsense . you do n't think a man has a right to know why the hell his wife is in his own living room hugging another man ? nikki : can you just trust that it 's nothing illicit ? victor : what was this about ? nikki : stop asking me -- if you must know , we were talking about the wedding gift that i 'm giving bobby and brittany . victor : what damn wedding gift are you talking about ? nikki : i 'm paying for the renovation of their condo so they can move into their home . victor : have you lost all of your marbles ? so what ? what do you mean you 're paying for the renovation of his condo ? what are you talking about ? nikki : victor , i owe it to him . victor : what do you mean you owe it to him ? what do you owe to him ? this sounds more ludicrous by the minute . what hold does this man have over you ? nikki : all right , i will tell you . bobby is the key to everything that i have been going through these past few months . victor : what do you mean he 's the key ? nikki : the brother of the little boy that i killed , joshua cassen , it 's bobby . bobby marsino is charlie cassen . [ scene_break ] brad : well , hello , you two . john : hey , bradley , how are you ? brad : i 'm fine , thanks . just came by to pick up abby . john : great . abby : hi . gloria : hi yourself , cutie pie . have you ever seen that neat little gizmo your grandpa has in his car ? abby : which one ? gloria : it 's -- well , you push this button , and there 's this real live person who talks to you . abby : about what ? gloria : ooh , all kinds of things -- where you can find the nearest italian restaurant or gas station or whatever . you can even make phone calls with it , and it 'll open your car doors if you lock your keys inside . i mean , it is the most incredible thing . what 's it called again , john ? john : onstar , honey . gloria : yeah , onstar . brad : all right , pumpkin , we better hit the road . what do you want for dinner ? abby : orange chicken . ashley : hey , that 's crazy . you had chicken last night . remember , we had chinese . abby : i want it again . please , daddy . brad : well ... ashley : we have tons of leftovers . feel free . brad : you sure ? ashley : yeah . we 'll make a bag up . brad : well , i 'll give you a hand . gloria : so you like chinese , huh ? abby : uh - huh . gloria : boy , me , too , especially egg rolls . they 're my downfall . abby : what do you mean ? gloria : well , i mean they 're fattening 'cause they 're fried , not that you have to worry about that yet . john : and neither do you , madam . gloria : oh ... are n't you sweet ? a liar , but sweet . abby : i also like fortune cookies . gloria : oh , you do ? well , so do i , but i think i like almond cookies better , except you do n't get those funny little sayings with them . what 's the matter , sweetie ? you look so serious . abby : how come you wear so much makeup ? [ scene_break ] nick : what do you mean this is your last shift ? you just started working here . malcolm : yeah , i know . look , i 'm sorry . i guess trevor did n't tell you . sharon : this is the first i 've heard of it . it 's just kind of a shock , malcolm . the coffeehouse seemed like the perfect place for you , and you 're so great with people , especially kids . i was just noticing that a few minutes ago in the office . malcolm : it was the stories they were digging , sharon , not me . sharon : are you kidding ? cassie and noah were practically spellbound by your stories . it 's like you have this special gift when it comes to young people . nick : malcolm , you 're not leaving because of what happened between your brother and me , are you ? malcolm : neil told me he quit his job , but he 's a grown man . that 's his business . nick : then you two talked about it . malcolm : i heard there were some issues between you two , but my moving on has got nothing to do with that . sharon : well , if you do n't mind my asking , what does it have to do with ? malcolm : let 's just say it 's hard to come back to a place where everybody has got used to you being dead . i got some things i got ta sort out , that 's all . cassie : malcolm ? malcolm : what 's up ? cassie : hey , i thought your stories were really cool , so i decided to do my geography project on kenya , but i need some more information . i was wondering if you could help me . malcolm : yeah , of course i can . let 's go . cassie : cool . [ scene_break ] chris : it 's your decision , but if you ask me , it 's time to start thinking about yourself . damon : i have always felt extremely guilty that phyllis ever became involved in this whole sordid mess . i 'm not about to just abandon her now . chris : damon , i 'm not suggesting that , but i have to ask , what 's the rush ? [ scene_break ] john : abby , honey , that 's kind of a personal question to ask , is n't it ? abby : i 'm sorry . gloria : no , sweetie , do n't be . it 's okay . john : listen , i 'm gon na run upstairs , okay ? gloria : okay . whew ! why do i wear so much makeup ? hmm , hmm , hmm , hmm . let me see . how am i gon na answer that one ? well , just between us girls , maybe it 's because i 'm getting older , and when you get to be my age , you use more makeup . abby : mommy wears makeup . gloria : yeah , but your mommy 's a lot younger and prettier than i am , sweetie . she does n't need as much camouflage . abby : what 's that ? gloria : well , it 's like when you 're trying to hide something . you wo n't understand any of this until you 're older , sweetie , but , see , on the inside , i still feel exactly like i did when i was younger , so i guess i still try to look like that , and so i put on lip gloss and blush and eye shadow , sometimes maybe a little too much , because , see , when i see color , i think young , happy and pretty . does any of that make sense ? it does ? come here . ooh , hugs . [ scene_break ] victor : and you know this for a fact . nikki : bobby told me himself . victor : when did bobby tell you himself ? nikki : we were at the club one night , and he was talking about his childhood . he was born right here in genoa city . his father was a professor . he moved the family to cleveland after bobby 's older brother disappeared . victor : hold on for a minute . you told me a little while ago that you were certain brad carlton was this charlie cassen . nikki : i know . i was wrong about brad . victor : and you 're sure you 're not seeing what you wan na see . nikki : he told me outright his birth name was charles robert cassen . he is the man i 've been looking for . he 's the brother of the boy i killed . his whole family was destroyed after this . his mother was so depressed she could n't even get out of bed . his father became an alcoholic . his father had been drinking and was behind the wheel when his parents were killed in a car accident in ohio , and then bobby was shipped off to live with some aunt and uncle in new york . they were the marsinos . the uncle did n't like having him around . he made it very clear . can you imagine how painful that must have been for him ? his whole life would have been completely different if it had n't have been for me . [ scene_break ] nick : you can stay late tonight , right , bud ? man : not a problem . nick : thanks . cassie : okay , so the masai , they 're the herders that you talked about , right ? malcolm : mm - hmm , in the ... cassie : red robes . malcolm : there you go . see ? cassie : thanks . malcolm : you 're welcome . good job . sharon : see ? i told you you had a special gift with teenagers . malcolm : all right , sharon , you got me . guess i 'm just a sucker for the kids , right ? look , they 're just starting to see the world as it is , you know -- the good , the bad . they 're not stuck in their ways like most of us . you know , they get excited about things . they got ideas . nick : well , it sounds like you 've given this a lot of thought . sharon : which is interesting because you do n't have any kids of your own . malcolm : well , technically , maybe , but i like to think of olivia 's boy nate as my son . sharon : oh , i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to offend you . malcolm : no , no , no . you did n't , you did n't . look , i should probably get back to work . nick : you sure ? i mean , sharon and i can cover for you if you wan na take off . malcolm : really ? if you would , that 'd be great . i 'll just go fill out my timesheet . nick : not a problem . hey , thanks again and good luck . malcolm : yeah . [ scene_break ] damon : christine , i can completely understand your concern for me , truly , but every day we keep this to ourselves , phyllis is stressing for no good reason . chris : so you 're worried about how she 's gon na feel about you when she learns that you could have saved her a lot sooner ? damon : yeah . we 're still together . i mean , i think we are . chris : yeah , but she 's innocent . we have the proof . it 's not like she 's ever gon na be convicted of anything . we would never let it go that far . damon : she 's someone i love . the idea of causing her any undue pain is very difficult for me . chris : just please keep this in mind -- once the cat is out of the bag , there is no way the d.a . will even consider dropping your case . damon : do you actually think he might have otherwise ? chris : the evidence is murky . it 's not clear who attacked whom first , but once glenn richards reads that transcript and sees that dominic hughes was ready to apologize to you , while you 're being portrayed by your closest confidant as some violent angry man who 's hell - bent on revenge ... damon : what you 're saying is that it 's open and shut at that point . chris : it is my very strong advice to keep quiet for now . in the meantime , i have to get to work , try and figure out how i 'm gon na prove your innocence . damon : can i get a coffee ? malcolm : you know , actually , i just clocked out , but yeah , yeah . i would n't want you thinking you 're getting lousy service . damon : thank you . malcolm : how 's phyllis ? damon : brother , you know , maybe we should n't talk about phyllis . malcolm : you still blaming her for the trouble you got her into ? damon : who are you ? where did you come from ? and why do you keep coming at me like i slapped your granny ? i do n't know you , and you do n't have the first clue what 's going on here , so please lighten up on the accusations . malcolm : look , all i know is she got arrested for attempted murder and lord knows what else because she tried to help you . damon : against my w -- malcolm : watch yourself . damon : phyllis did some very stupid things , one of which got me arrested . we are in this together . we are trying to get out . would you like to help , brother ? put a cap on the testosterone and keep your silly comments to yourself . phyllis : hey , damon , oh , my gosh . hey , malcolm . baby . oh , i ca n't believe that you were released . i was worried about you . damon : i was worrying about you , too . thank you for your concern . phyllis : so , um , what 's going on here ? i could cut the tension with a knife . malcolm : nah , no tension . we were just being silly , right , brother ? phyllis : okay , um , actually , i was hoping that you two could be friends , but ... damon : what are you doing here ? phyllis : um , listen , i just had a very interesting conversation with my attorney . i wan na talk to you about it . damon : absolutely . you wan na go out on the patio ? phyllis : sure . bye . phyllis : is this better ? damon : yeah , it 's fine . what 's up ? phyllis : um , what 's up is michael thinks christine is hiding evidence . damon : he said that ? phyllis : yeah . he thinks it 's something that could help me but harm you . what is it ? [ scene_break ] ashley : bye , sweetie . i 'll call you tomorrow after school . abby : bye , mommy . bye , grandpa . john : bye - bye , honey . ashley : ooh , close the door . it 's freezing out there . gloria : it would n't be almost christmas if it were n't . here . john : thank you , honey . oh , you know , you and brad seem to be getting along fine . ashley : what choice do we have ? john : well , i meant , you know , the situation could be difficult . ashley : yeah , it 's awkward at times . john : i 'm sure , but you 're both handling it very civilly . ashley : well , we 're doing our best . you know , for abby 's sake . if we have to be separated , i guess its going as well as can be expected . gloria : ah , i see the decorations are out . ashley : thought it was time we brought them down from the attic . gloria : oh , there 's a lot . they 're really fabulous . i was just asking your father at dinner where the christmas things were . ashley : oh ? gloria : yeah , i just love christmas . it 's my absolute favorite time of year . john : oh , really ? well , i just happen to see the glow all over your face when you say that . gloria : oh , i 'm warning you , john , look out . i 'm like a little kid . ca n't wait to get my hands on this place and really do it up right . gorgeous . [ scene_break ] victor : but why are you assuming responsibility for things that guy has done ? nikki : bobby would have had a mother and father who loved him . he would have had an older brother to look up to . he would have been part of a family , but i destroyed all of that . he never had a chance . he has spent his whole life thinking he did n't have family . you of all people know what that feels like . victor : does he know any of this ? nikki : no , i have n't said anything . i do n't know if i should . now do you understand why i feel the need to help him in any way i can ? victor : but money 's not gon na solve any of this problem . nikki : maybe not , but more and more i wonder if i 'm going to have any peace unless i tell him the truth . [ scene_break ] woman : hey , watch it . malcolm : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i did n't see you coming . you all right ? woman : i 'm fine . forget it . malcolm : you 're sure you 're okay ? woman : positive . malcolm : hey , lady , lady , wait a minute . wait . what are you doing out here all by yourself ? you know , this park can be dangerous . woman : the dangers of a city park do n't worry me . malcolm : maybe they should . you know you 're shivering , right ? woman : it 's my fault for not wearing something warmer . i just wanted to take a walk , get some air and meditate . did n't realize how cold it was . malcolm : well , then you 're obviously not from around here . look , why do n't you just put this on for a minute , all right ? woman : what about you ? malcolm : i got something in my bag . look , you 're freezing . i do n't bite . all right ? all right . woman : it 's warm . thanks . malcolm : do n't mention it . you came all the way out here just to meditate ? woman : there 's something i need to take care of in genoa city . i 've been procrastinating . malcolm : so it 's not something you 're looking forward to . woman : no , it is n't . [ scene_break ] nick : so i had a little visit with my father before i came here . he 's not too thrilled that i let neil resign . sharon : did he try to pull rank ? nick : actually , no . he is going to let me run the company . sharon : wow . honey , that is such a big step up from running this place . nick : yeah , but it 's the same idea , you know . it 's a place of my own that i can manage my own way , and it 's crazy to think that with us both working we 're gon na be able to keep our hand in the day - to - day operations of this place and milwaukee . sharon : yeah , we definitely need to get some help because i do n't like the idea of the kids having to do their homework in the office when they should be at home . nick : we should all be home , especially nights . you know , we need someone that we can trust on the financial end . maybe lure them in with some equity down the line . sharon : well , i hope you find him soon , or her , because , you know , as much as i love this place , i really miss just being at home at night and relaxing with my family . nick : me too . [ scene_break ] ashley : when you say do it up right , what does that mean ? gloria : you know , deck the halls , like that . got ta make sure santa does n't miss us . ashley : so you just assumed that you 'd be doing the decorating this year ? gloria : well , i am the lady of the house now , ashley , and i have such fabulous plans for this place . ashley : usually i do the decorating every year , and i already told abby that she and i would do it together -- kind of a mother - daughter thing . gloria : oh , really ? ashley : yeah , i want the holidays to be extra special for my little girl this year for reasons that i 'm sure i do n't have to talk to you about . gloria : well , maybe you should talk to me about them since we both obviously want the same thing . john : which is to make this house as magnificent as possible , hmm ? i think that would be wonderful . gloria : oh , i knew you would , my darling . ashley : you know what they say about too many cooks . gloria : no , ashley , what is it they say ? john : look , i am saying , ladies , i do not see any reason why we ca n't all be involved in pitching in with the decorations . now do either of you ? gloria : well , i just want our first christmas together to be so perfect . john : all right . gloria : it 's been forever since i 've been able to celebrate the holidays the way i like , and i can tell you for a fact i 've never had such gorgeous things to decorate with . oh , i can just picture it -- christmas eve , the house all sparkly and shimmering , a big , beautiful christmas tree . may sound old hat to you , ashley , but to me , well , it 's almost like a fantasy . ashley : i do n't doubt that . john : you know , christmas has always been very special around here , the whole family . which reminds me ... gloria : what , darling ? john : steven and ben , your sons ... gloria : mm - hmm ? john : what are their plans for the holiday ? [ scene_break ] nikki : i know having bobby here is an imposition , but i 'm begging you to please just go along with me and make him and brittany feel welcome . please . victor : i realize you 're carrying this burden around with you , but why the hell did n't you come to me to talk about it ? i 'm your husband . nikki : well , victor , when i discovered this , you were n't around . how do you expect us to communicate if you 're not here ? victor : that 's another matter you and i need to discuss . nikki : what ? victor : i think you and i should try to reconnect . how the hell can we do that when there are strangers in the house ? nikki : i 'm sorry . i do n't mean to cut this short , but i have a headache . i have to take some aspirin . [ scene_break ] damon : phyllis , i really have no idea how christine is planning to handle my defense . phyllis : damon , do n't -- do n't jerk me around here . i mean , do n't do that after everything we 've gone through . damon : who 's jerking you around ? i do n't think i can appreciate your tone . phyllis : my tone ? what ... i 'm sorry . it 's really stressful , is n't it , for both of us ? okay . i could see that , um , christine would try to persuade you to keep your mouth shut and not tell me anything , but you have to remember how much that woman hates me . damon : hate is a rather extreme word , do n't you think ? phyllis : no , i do n't . listen , it would be her fondest wish that i rot in prison . no one 's gon na convict you , damon . damon : you can guarantee that , can you ? phyllis : yes , i can . dominic killed your only son in cold blood . that 's tragic . me , on the other hand , the d.a . is gon na dredge up every single thing i 've done in my past . i 'm screwed . damon : then why do you keep making things worse ? phyllis : i 'm -- okay . all right , listen , um ... i know what i did was sort of impulsive and i 'm sorry that it landed you in jail , okay ? i 'm sorry about that . i take full responsibility , okay ? so i would n't be surprised if you never spoke to me again . damon : well , we both know that ai n't never gon na happen . phyllis : good . so just tell me what it is . i mean , what is this evidence ? is it something forensic ? some forensic evidence or a surprise witness ? just tell me . damon : phyllis , this is n't good . you ca n't just show up and work me for information . phyllis : i 'm not doing that . i 'm not working you at all . damon : i would love to believe that , i would . i would love to believe that , but after everything that has happened , i 'm not sure i can trust a word that comes out of your mouth . [ scene_break ] malcolm : how does that work for you ? woman : great . thanks . malcolm : you 're welcome . so you came all the way to town to do something you really do n't wan na do . woman : that 's right . malcolm : you wan na talk about it ? woman : not really . malcolm : okay , suit yourself . woman : you from around here ? malcolm : not anymore . woman : you used to be . malcolm : yeah , that 's right . woman : you came from where ? malcolm : africa , actually . woman : you 're kidding . malcolm : no , i 'm not . woman : i just came from africa . malcolm : no , you did n't . woman : true . i was there several years working with a relief organization . malcolm : and where might that be ? woman : tanzania . malcolm : okay . i know tanzania . woman : hmm . malcolm : i did n't make it that far , but i heard the need is really great there . woman : the need is overwhelming there . so many pictures i ca n't get out of my mind . malcolm : yeah , tell me about it . woman : where were you ? malcolm : i spent most of my time in northeastern kenya . woman : very dangerous . malcolm : you have no idea . well , then again , maybe you do . i traveled around a little bit before i came back to the states , but i do n't know if that was such a good idea . woman : coming back ? malcolm : mm - hmm . woman : why did you ? malcolm : i thought there was something i needed to take care of . woman : and did you ? malcolm : no . woman : all this stuff you got ... malcolm : yeah , yeah . i 'm , uh , i 'm actually on my way out of town . woman : what about your unfinished business ? malcolm : i guess it 's unfinished . makes us even , right ? woman : yeah , right . i 'm hungry . wan na get something to eat , if you 're not in too much of a rush ? malcolm : um , you know , i should probably just get a move on . woman : wherever you 're going , it 'll still be there , wo n't it ? come on , i 'm in a strange town , i 'm lonely , and i 'm not too shy to admit it . besides , i still got your jacket . malcolm : yes , you do , and we would n't want the young lady to freeze , now , would we ? okay , yeah , let 's get something to eat . lead the way . [ scene_break ] ashley : your sons live in town , right , gloria ? gloria : yes , but i almost never seen them . ashley : well , you and my dad had dinner with them once that i know of . gloria : well , your father got to see exactly how they treat me . john : well , sweetheart , you just know that those boys are always welcome here . you know , perhaps they could come by some evening when we 're all together , and certainly for christmas . gloria : well , john , that 's -- ashley : that 's such a shame that you do n't get along with your own children . gloria : let 's just say that we 've had our differences . john : well , honey , what better time than the holidays to work through your differences ? ashley : i agree with you , dad . i would be so interested in meeting your kids . gloria : well , we 'll ... we 'll see . ashley : no , not a `` we 'll see . `` i 'll go get the calendar . we 'll pick out a day . gloria : no , please , let 's not go to a lot of fuss . ashley : it 's not fuss . it 's christmas . we 're family . gloria : ashley , dear , i 'm sure you mean well , but -- john : look , look , it 's getting rather late . let 's just give it some thought , okay ? and you just know that the invitation is always , always open , okay ? gloria : thank you . john : all right . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you 're making it sound like i 'm conspiring against you . damon : i have no way of being certain that you 're not . phyllis : you 're the one with something to hide , not me . but i guess since you gave up your zen attitude and all your green tea , you only care about protecting yourself . damon : phyllis , you came up with that whole ludicrous undercover fiasco without so much as warning me . phyllis : i never would have had to do that if you did n't decide to be the last samurai . damon : perhaps i should have stood back and let dominic shoot you . would you have liked that better ? phyllis : perhaps you should have . damon : i 'm sorry . you 're just ... you 're making me so angry . phyllis : let me tell you something . ever since you told me about elias , i have put your needs before mine . everything i did was to protect you . damon : i know that , and ever since then , you have acted like i am incapable of making my own decisions about my own life . phyllis : that 's not true . that 's not true . damon : it 's not ? phyllis : no . damon : you were the one who decided i should n't go to georgia myself . phyllis : i decided that because i was afraid you would resort to violence if dominic hughes got paroled . damon : look , why -- why are we debating this ? phyllis , you 're a loose cannon . as a result , you have drawn a line in the sand . you have forced us -- you have forced us to separate our interests . if there is a rift between us , it 's -- it 's ... it 's your fault , it 's not mine . phyllis : you wan na play it that way ? is that what you wan na do ? you 're hiding something from me . i know you are . whatever it is , michael and i are gon na find out . count on it . [ scene_break ] nikki : you know , i do n't -- i do n't think you have any idea the effect you have on people , how much pain you cause when you leave this family , when you leave me . you just do n't have a clue what that does . ( door closes ) victor : i think you and i need to talk , mr. marsino . bobby : yeah , i got a pretty good idea what you wan na say . victor : i do n't think you do . [ next_on ] lauren : what happened ? michelle : gloria -- ten minutes with her , and i 'm climbing the walls . phyllis : things are never gon na be the same between us again , are they ? damon : i honestly ca n't answer that . bobby : you wan na talk to me about what you walked in on ? victor : my wife in your arms . | ash and brad spent time with abby planning to decorate the abbott estate . when gloria and john joined them , abby asked why she wore so much makeup . gloria admitted it was to look younger than she was . alone with john and gloria , ash delighted in making gloria uncomfortable by talking about inviting her two sons to christmas dinner , while gloria annoyed ash by admitting she planned to decorate the house herself . sharon and nick were disappointed to learn malcolm |
jana : ( moans ) ( grunts ) ( sighs ) ( gasps ) oh , god . ( gasps ) ( moans ) oh , god . ( gasps ) kevin . god , i 've missed you . ( gasps ) i have missed you so much . ( moans ) [ scene_break ] chloe : so much for not being a couple . heather : chloe , th -- this is not what it looks like . chloe : really ? really ? is that the best that you can do ? you 're a lawyer . i think you can lie a little bit better than that . heather : ronan and i were just -- chloe : you 're unbelievable . i mean , first , you sleep with my fiancé while i 'm with him , and then you show up at his funeral , and you cry your eyes out because you love him so much , and now you 're about to hop in the sheets with his killer . ronan : all right , if you want to be mad at someone , then why do n't you be mad at me , okay ? i 'm the one that kissed heather . chloe : wow . wow . ( laughs ) look at this . look at this ! now he 's defending you . he is defending you . imagine what he 's gon na give you when you actually give it up . you 're disgusting , the both of you . heather : oh , god . look , i 'm -- i 'm so sorry . ronan : no . no , no , no , do n't . do n't do that . chloe 's mad at the world right now , and she 's just taking it out on us . there 's something to be said for her timing , though , huh ? heather : yeah . ( chuckles ) yeah , that ... ronan : yeah , `` that . `` heather : that would have been a mistake . um ... i - i - i 'm gon na take off . ronan : yeah ? you 're gon na -- you 're gon na go ? okay . heather : yeah . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] lauren : are you really trying to justify having sex with a stranger in my office ? jill : oh , he was n't a stranger , okay ? and i do n't know why you 're making such a big deal out of this . lauren : you know what ? we were trying to have a very romantic anniversary dinner ... michael : ( chuckles ) lauren : which you ruined . jill : maybe if you did n't have this place secured like the damn pentagon ... michael : ( laughs ) jill : i would n't have accidentally set off the silent alarm . what are you laughing at ? lauren : ( laughs ) michael : ( laughs ) lauren : are you -- jill : what ? lauren : are you trying to blame me ? ( laughs ) jill : what ? lauren : oh , my god . jill : oh , my god . lauren : we were n't the one -- we come in , guns blaring ... michael : ( laughs ) lauren : you should have seen the look on your face . jill : ( laughs ) lauren : ( laughs ) not to mention your hair . jill : ( laughs ) lauren : oh , my ... [ scene_break ] victoria : up on the housetop reindeer pause down comes good old santa claus down through the chimney with lots of toys all for the little ones christmas joys ho ... together : ho ho . victoria : who would n't -- ? billy : who would n't go ? ho ho ho who would n't go ? ( laughs ) victoria : ( laughs ) up on the housetop click , click , click . billy : ( silly voice ) and down through the chimney with good saint nick come here . come here . come here . victoria : yay ! billy : ( normal voice ) hello . hello . how are you ? mwah ! how are my two favorite girls , huh ? hmm ? victoria : oh , well , we are doing great . right , delia ? billy : yeah ? what 'd you do today ? what did you do ? victoria : we had a tea party , and we ... we baked cookies . billy : you baked cookies ? well , of course you baked cookies . you ca n't have a tea party without any cookies , right ? victoria : that 's right . oh , you know what ? i happen to have two unburnt cookies here for you and jessica . if you guys want to finish those cookies , they 're all yours . billy : you want to finish the cookies ? oh , there goes jessica . victoria : there goes jessica . billy : ( laughs ) it 's very cool , you hanging out with deedee . victoria : yeah ? billy : mm - hmm . victoria : yeah , i got ta admit , i kind of like having a little girl around . it 's kind of nice . billy : yeah , well , maybe soon there 'll be one more , maybe two , maybe three ... ( whispers ) maybe 15 . victoria : oh , really ? billy : mm - hmm . victoria : i mean , really ? you -- you want to have a big old huge family ? billy : yeah , i , uh , i 'm kind of looking forward to that idea . victoria : ( sighs ) well , what if i told you that , uh , that might not happen ? billy : why not ? victoria : i saw my doctor today . [ scene_break ] gloria : ladies , our finest sparkling water . nikki , nice to see you out again -- missed the chocolate - covered wrestling match . nikki : thank you . kay : uh , i - i was here , gloria . gloria : i 'll send your server right over . nikki : thank you . kay : mm . all right , where were we ? ah , yes . `` restless style `` article ... nikki : ( sighs ) kay : sharon and adam ? nikki : awful . awful . i feel so bad for nicholas . kay : well , he must be furious with billy . nikki : even more so sharon . i ... ( sighs ) hopefully , his eyes have finally been opened . kay : what could possibly have been going through that girl 's mind ? how could she ? siding with adam ? nikki : you know , it really is n't that shocking . kay : ( sighs ) nikki : remember , katherine , from the very beginning , i knew what sharon was . i knew what she was after . i tolerated it for nicholas . kay : mm . nikki : but then when he decided to get together with phyllis , they had summer . i thought , hallelujah . he is finally over sharon . but he keeps getting drawn back to her . kay : like with you and victor ? hmm . nikki : oh , please . are you saying this is genetics ? ( scoffs ) kay : well , nikki , i was hoping things had changed between you and victor since i last saw you . nikki : well , even if they had , victor has made it very clear he 's not interested in being together . kay : i 've always thought you and victor belonged together . nikki : so did i . kay : ( chuckles ) nikki : but there are too many things that make it clear that that 's not the case . deacon : hi . it 's , uh , it 's been a while . how have you been ? nikki : oh , um , well . you ? deacon : um , it 's been kind of rough , you know ? but i 've been stickin ' to the program . nikki : yeah , me , too . deacon : that 's good , nikki . i - i was thinking maybe , you know , you and i -- kay : you should go back to work , yes . deacon : i 'll see you around . kay : ( drops eyeglasses ) is that why you wanted to come here ? nikki : what , deacon ? no . katherine , i have n't seen him since that day he came by the ranch . i did n't even know he was back at work . kay : my dear ... ( sighs ) we could have gone to any restaurant in town , but you chose this one . now i want you to be honest with me . was there a part of you that you were hoping you would run into him ? nikki : no . but i will say , when i did see him ... kay : hmm ? nikki : i was n't sorry . [ scene_break ] lauren : you gon na tell us who your internet porn star is ? jill : internet porn star ? michael : ( clicks tongue ) lauren : ( sighs ) jill , did you forget that there are video surveillance cameras everywhere ? ( laughs ) jill : oh , my god . oh , my god . michael ! michael : ( laughs ) no . oh , i 'm out . ( laughs ) lauren : ( laughs ) so what 's his name ? i mean , we saw him in all his glory . the least we should do is know who he is . jill : all right , lauren . his name is colin , okay ? lauren : aw . jill : he 's from australia . he and cane have several acquaintances in common . i met him at gloworm . lauren : mm , small world . michael : ( laughs ) jill : i invited him back to my house for dinner . he was interested in my life , so i thought i 'd bring him here and show him the boutique . lauren : ( laughs ) oh . jill : for god sake , one thing led to another ... mm . lauren : clearly . we noticed that part . jill : for god sakes , look . you have a husband and a family , okay ? i am single . the man found me attractive . i found him attractive . so is this a crime ? lauren : well ... no . no , it 's not . jill : ( sighs ) good . okay . lauren : mm - hmm . jill : so can we kind of just keep this between ourselves , huh ? lauren : mm ... michael : stop torturing the woman . jill : thank you . lauren : she tortured me for the last few months , remember ? jill : oh , for god sake . michael : the police report will read , `` false alarm , thanks to lauren . `` lauren : ( groans ) you are no fun . jill : thank you . thank you . thank you . michael : give her a break . what if someone had walked in on us the many times that we 've made out ? lauren : excuse me ? jill : oh ! oh ! oh ! wait , wait . no , no , no ! you had sex in this office ? lauren : ( gasps ) michael : ( imitates sizzle ) lauren : well , at least it was out -- without cops and guns . jill : ( laughs ) so i guess we do have something in common , do n't we ? ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] billy : mm . ( clears throat ) so why 'd you go see the doctor ? is everything okay ? victoria : well , yeah . i mean , i ... guess everything 's okay , but i was just a little worried since we did not get pregnant last month . billy : yeah , yeah . and we tried every day ... victoria : yes . billy : almost twice ... ( clears throat ) a day . ( chuckles ) victoria : ( chuckles ) we did . your doctor said that everything is okay on your end , and so i went to see dr. okamura , and he ... ( inhales deeply ) he ran a full battery of tests . we did the ultrasound and the urine and blood panels and all that good stuff , and -- billy : okay . o - o - okay , okay . what 's the verdict ? victoria : well , he wants to wait until the test results come back before he comes to any conclusions . billy : well , honey , everything could be okay . victoria : i want it to be okay , but i do n't know if i told you this before , but i had trouble conceiving before reed . ( sighs ) everybody called him `` the miracle baby . `` billy : well , i believe in miracles . victoria : so do i . so do i . but what if i already had my one miracle ? what if you and i can not have a baby ? [ scene_break ] gloria : i 'm paying you to serve drinks . deacon : does anyone look unhappy to you ? gloria : nikki does n't look too thrilled . deacon : yeah , well , she 's had kind of a rough go of it lately . gloria : hmm . anything to do with you ? deacon : you pay me to pour drinks . gloria : ( chuckles ) kay : nikki . nikki : katherine , you said you would n't judge me . kay : ( sighs ) darling , i 'm not gon na sit here and watch you make the same mistake over and over again repeatedly . nikki : i am trying my best to stay sober and come up with a life for myself without victor . kay : girl , you 've -- darling , involving yourself with deacon , it 's going to be far more difficult for you to achieve either of those things . nikki : he 's been a good friend to me . kay : he is your drug of choice . nikki : ( scoffs ) that is not true . kay : it 's what you do , nikki . do n't you understand that ? every time you break up with victor , you rush into another relationship , and it 's almost always disastrous . nikki : i am simply trying to get through each day . kay : well , you would be better off doing it without deacon . darling , i understand he makes you feel better , but he 's not helping you get better . only you can do that . nikki : okay , fine . let 's say i do that . kay : mm - hmm . nikki : i continue with the program . i stay sober , i get strong , and i still want to see deacon . what then ? kay : i wo n't say a word . ( ice clinks in glass ) [ scene_break ] jill : well , i 'd say this was a bonding moment , but i 'm still not sure you 're not lying about these surveillance cameras . michael : well , trust me , she was . lauren : ( clicks tongue ) michael : oh , you know what ? um , i just remembered i have something to do . lauren : now ? michael : yeah , now . uh , why do n't you two ... go grab a cup of coffee at crimson lights , and i will meet you there later ? jill , you do n't mind giving lauren a lift , do you ? jill : uh , no , i guess not . michael : wonderful . wonderful . okay , i will reset the alarm and see you two later . lauren : thanks . michael : thank you . all right . jill : ( sighs ) so , sister ... ( door closes ) jill : can i relax ? you 're not gon na tell anybody about this ? lauren : um ... why do n't we go get a cup of coffee and talk about it ? jill : okay , but let 's make it a drink . i need one . lauren : oh , i do n't think you need to loosen up any more . jill : ( laughs ) who are you , cary nation ? lauren : mm . uh , coffee or nothing , jill . jill : lauren , i 'm the one driving . lauren : ( gasps ) exactly . one more reason not to have you drink . jill : one drink , okay ? lauren : one more , you mean . jill : wow ! ( alarm beeping ) lauren : ( gasps ) the alarm . jill : ( gasps ) the alarm ! lauren : ( gasps ) michael reset it ! wait . jill : oh , my god , if we do n't get out of here in 30 seconds , it 's gon na go off . hurry ! lauren : wait , i - i ca n't run in these shoes ! jill : faster ! yes , you can . you have to . quick , quick ! lauren : how -- i ca n't ! [ scene_break ] heather : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) ( knocking on door ) heather : ( laughs ) ronan : you should n't have come . heather : yes , thank you , i would love to come in . ronan : it 's a bad idea . it 's a bad idea . heather : whoa . ( chuckles ) you living in a dump like this ? yeah , i - i agree . luckily , i 'm here to do something about that . there . better already . [ scene_break ] kevin : chloe . chloe : kevin . ( sighs ) jana : hello . chloe : ( scoffs ) jana . kevin : ( sighs ) jana : well , i 'm just gon na get dressed . ( sighs ) mind if i use our bedroom ? kevin : yeah . go . it 's ... its okay . ( clears throat ) you said that you had something to do at the office . chloe : oh , so you decided to just have sex with your ex on the floor ? yeah , that makes sense . kevin : i do n't owe you any explanations . chloe : no . no , you do n't owe me any explanations , not that you can actually come up with one , except maybe , `` oops . oops , i slipped , and i fell on top of jana . `` kevin : what -- what are you -- what the hell are you mad at ? you were the one who -- who -- chloe : what , left you to your own devices ? yeah , yeah . but i did n't expect you to be such a tool . kevin : this is between jana and me . chloe : you know what ? dock at any port you want , but this ship is gon na set sail . kevin : ( scoffs ) meaning what , you 're -- you 're moving out because of this ... or because of what happened earlier ? chloe : no , because i do n't think that delia and i should be here . you know , it 's one thing if i walk in on you and miss jana , but it 's another thing if she does . i mean , it 's her teacher . kevin : you know , you are making a big deal out of nothing , but what else is new ? do what you want . chloe : i 'll just be back and get my stuff later . ( door opens ) kevin : ( sighs ) ( door closes ) kevin : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ronan : ( laughs ) so , uh , what part of this `` not being a good idea `` are you not getting ? heather : what , you mean 'cause we ca n't stand each other ? ronan : no . because i 'm dying . heather : should -- should i call 9 - 1 - 1 ? ronan : ha ha ha . it 's -- heather : oh , my god . wow . it 's -- it 's like you -- you do n't even have a fever . ronan : no , i do n't have a fever . heather : uh - huh . so you mean you 're not dying ? ronan : no , heather , i 'm not dying , not this second , i 'm not . heather : well , that 's all we have , ronan , this second . that 's all we 're guaranteed . ronan : ( scoffs ) okay . yeah . that 's -- is that it ? yeah ? heather : mm - hmm . ronan : really easy for you to be philosophical when you have your whole life ahead of you , is n't it ? heather : oh , do you have a crystal ball that i do n't know about ? ronan : oh , do you have a fatal disease that i did n't know about ? heather : uh , no , i do n't , but i could get hit by a car tomorrow . ronan : ( scoffs ) heather : i - i could fall off a ladder while i 'm decorating your crummy apartment . ronan : you could . death by irony . heather : ( chuckles ) well , death 's death . it pretty much sucks either way . so you might as well live while you have the chance . unless ... unless you 're afraid . ronan : ( scoffs ) heather : unless you would rather spend your life dying rather than living . ronan : ( sighs ) heather : ( sighs ) mm . [ scene_break ] lauren : all right , so the only reason i agreed to come here today is because caffeine makes me jittery . jill : mm - hmm . and because this is a private club with security ? lauren : you gon na give me a hard time about daisy ? jill : no , i am not . lauren : even after i gave you a really hard time about ... ( australian accent ) `` mr. down under ? `` jill : ( laughs ) you were just having a little harmless fun , okay ? i realize that daisy is anything but harmless . lauren : ( normal voice ) well , still , i - i think i could have been a little bit more sensitive about what happened in the office . jill : ( chuckles ) lauren : i did n't realize you were so lonely . jill : ( sighs ) and i did n't realize that daisy coming back to town was gon na make you so crazy . lauren : ( sighs ) jill : i know you 've been having a really hard time . lauren : michael can certainly attest to that . jill : you 're really lucky to have him . lauren : yes , i am . fen and i both are . but i do n't want to put too much on him , you know ? it 's not fair . jill : no , it 's not . so ... why do n't you lean on me ? that 's what sisters are for . [ scene_break ] billy : ( clears throat ) so , um ... you 're one of those people who reads the last chapter of a book first , huh ? victoria : no . that 's not what i 'm doing , by the way . billy : well -- well , it seems like , you know , you 've skipped a few things like the test results , what the doctor might say ... the two of us trying again ... victoria : it just does n't look very good , that 's all . billy : oh , come on . you already got pregnant once , and we were n't even trying . you know , actually , that might have to do with my , like ... ( spanish accent ) über - machismo way . victoria : ( chuckles ) oh , yeah . no doubt . no doubt about that . billy : ( normal voice ) look , come on . we 're just gon na continue to do our part , and we 're not gon na stress over results that we might not get , you know what i 'm saying ? it 's ... delia : ( yawns ) billy : yeah , i think it 's past somebody 's bedtime . yes , i do . look , you are tired . come here . victoria : hmm ? oh , yeah . it 's -- it 's getting late . billy : yep . oh ! victoria : time for bed . billy : hey , um ... victoria : yeah ? billy : do you mind doing the bedtime thing ? victoria : really ? billy : yeah , i mean ... victoria : i mean , 'cause you 've been kind of gone all day , and she has -- billy : i know . i know . and i feel bad . it 's just , you know , i 've got some stuff i have to do . i 've got stuff i have to do . victoria : some stuff you got ta do ? okay , come on . i 'm more than happy to do bedtime ... billy : okay . victoria : and the bath and jammies and bedtime . good night . billy : good night . victoria : good night , we 'll see -- see you in the morning . billy : good night ! do n't let the bedbugs bite . ( laughs ) victoria : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] kay : victor said he wanted you off the ranch by the time he got back , so have you given any thought to , um , where you might go ? nikki : um , not really . ( sighs ) kay : well , uh , there 's always my place . nikki : ( scoffs ) jill would love that . kay : well , it 's a big house . ( chuckles ) nikki : hmm . kay : oh , i do n't want to -- nikki : not too big that you ca n't keep an eye on me . kay : uh , valet ticket . valet ticket . nikki : no , i have my ticket . kay : okay . nikki : forgot my gloves . you go ahead . kay : nikki -- nikki ... um ... leave them . nikki : oh , for heaven 's sake , i 'm just getting my gloves . thank you . kay : if you say so . nikki : go on . go . deacon : i 'll make you a deal . you have a club soda with me , and i 'll give these back to you . [ scene_break ] michael : hey . gloria : hey , you . what are you doing back ? where 's lauren ? michael : oh , with jill . gloria : huh . i hope she 's wearing her body armor . michael : i 'm hoping she wo n't need it . gloria : are n't we optimistic ? michael : well , i have decided that lauren needs a sister , and right now , jill is her best chance at getting one . jill : i made a lot of ... really bad choices when it first came out that you were my sister . i just wanted so badly to connect with you . and then when it seemed like you did n't want that ... ( sighs ) well , i 'm just sorry for any pain that i caused you . lauren : ( sighs ) you know , i guess i -- i could have really handled things differently , too . i was just ... i was so angry at my father . and i really -- i ... i took that out on you . jill : ( sighs ) i should have had sex in the office a lot sooner . lauren : ( laughs ) jill : it would have saved us a lot of grief . ( laughs ) lauren : ( laughs ) oh , my god ! [ scene_break ] heather : mm . heather : mm . ( sighs ) mm . ronan : ( breathing heavily ) heather : mm . ronan : ( sighs ) heather : ( sighs ) ronan : ( sighs ) heather : mm . oh . mm . ronan : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] gloria : and why are you so eager to get lauren and jill together ? michael : because ... i remember what my life was like before i let my brother back in it . gloria : you have no idea what that means to me , mikey , that my boys , you and kevin , have become so close . michael : and i want that for lauren . gloria : mm - hmm . michael : i mean , this ongoing battle between her and jill is n't doing anybody any good . i know jill is jill , but she still is lauren 's sister . gloria : yeah , that 's right . and daisy is kevin 's sister . should he reach out to her , too ? michael : daisy is in a category all by herself . no one -- no one should go anywhere near daisy . gloria : well , unfortunately , kevin keeps getting sucked in by crazy women . [ scene_break ] jana : where 's chloe ? kevin : ( clears throat ) she left . jana : well , if you 're worried that she might come back , we could take this into the bedroom . ( sighs ) god , how i 've missed our bed . ( sighs ) kevin : you always used to say it was lumpy . jana : no , i 've -- i have no complaints tonight ... about anything . oh . and we can -- we can wake up tomorrow morning next to each other , and i 'm gon na make you a nice , nice english breakfast . we can sleep in . liza 's given me the morning off , because ... i 'm supposed to help with the pageant , so -- kevin : jana , jana , slow down . slow down . jana : oh . kevin : you got the wrong idea here . jana : what do you mean ? kevin : i mean that , um ... ( clears throat ) what just happened -- this ... ? ( sighs ) this does n't mean that we 're back together , okay ? jana : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kay : hmm . boo ! chloe : ( sighs ) kay : ( chuckles ) chloe : ha ha . funny . ( laughs ) well ... i think i owe you a pint of rocky road . kay : mm - hmm . chloe : yeah . vanilla just was n't gon na cut it tonight , you know ? kay : ( chuckles ) oh , my dear , i 've had a few of those nights myself . chloe : mm . kay : okay . esther , got -- yeah , there we go . kay : ( sighs ) mmm , looks good . chloe : mm - hmm . kay : ( sighs ) chloe : so ... i told kevin that delia and i were moving out with no place to go . kay : well , you could always come here . but i have a feeling that 's not gon na solve your problems . chloe : ( chuckles ) you know , you 're always right . kay : mm - hmm . chloe : as usual . kay : ( chuckles ) chloe : um ... ( sighs ) everything was going so perfectly , you know ? we were great roommates and great friends . kevin 's awesome with delia . she loves him so much . and then out of the blue , he just blurts it out that he wants more . kay : mm - hmm . so what did you say ? chloe : i said that i was really sorry and that i just did n't see him that way . and then he got mad . and then i got mad . kay : mm . chloe : and then i walked out . kay : and you came here . chloe : no . no , i wish that i had come here , but instead , i went back there to go talk to him about it all , and i walked in on him ... kay : hmm . chloe : with jana . like with with jana . kay : ( stammers ) chloe , i 'm not so old that i ca n't remember what `` with with `` means . chloe : ( laughs ) kay : ( laughs ) oh , my god . chloe : i just -- you know , i do n't -- i do n't know why i 'm surprised . i should n't be surprised at all , because he just proves what i already believe ... kay : mm - hmm . chloe : that there is no such thing as a good guy . kay : ( scoffs ) chloe : i just never really thought that kevin -- kevin of all people would actually be -- kay : yeah , all right . all right . he -- he is going through a great deal lately . he 's , uh , fighting for , uh , daisy 's child . and he 's dealing with his feelings for you . chloe : he told you ? kay : chloe , all you have to do is look at him , and you know kevin is crazy about you . chloe : ( sighs ) god , i 'm such an idiot . kay : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] billy : unh - unh ! hey . close your eyes . victoria : what ? what ? billy : ( stammers ) close your eyes . victoria : what are -- what are -- what are -- what -- ? billy : ooh . ooh . ooh . ooh . victoria : what are you up to ? what -- i 'm not good at this . billy : just trust me . trust me . trust me . victoria : trust you ? i 'm gon na break something . billy : no , i got you . victoria : well , ca n't i open them now ? billy : no , you ca n't . victoria : why not ? billy : do n't bump your knees . victoria : what ? i do n't like this , william . billy : i do n't care . hold on . you 'll like it in a minute . victoria : can i open them now ? billy : okay , wait . no , no , no . not yet . victoria : when ? okay . billy : not yet . not yet . okay , now . victoria : ( gasps ) oh ! wow , look at that . that 's -- that 's -- where -- where did you find all of this -- this stuff ? billy : are you kidding me ? i am the king of vintage . if you want it , i can get it . victoria : ( gasps ) this is exactly how jam and margaret would have done their home -- exactly ! billy : mm - hmm . victoria : ( chuckles ) oh , this is so cool . oh , stockings . look , they have `` mother , `` `` father , `` `` reed , `` `` delia `` ... victoria : who is this one for ? billy : our baby . victoria : but , you know -- billy : and it 's gon na happen , so shh . billy : ( laughs ) victoria : you 've given me everything i never even knew that i wanted . do you know how amazing that is ? billy : mm - hmm . it 's amazing . victoria : i 'm serious . billy : i 'm sorry . okay . i 'm listening . victoria : well , it 's just that , you know , they all said that we would n't last , whoever `` they `` are , but we beat the odds . billy : mm - hmm . victoria : so we can beat them again . we could get pregnant . billy : oh , all right . well ... ( clears throat ) ( chuckles ) would you like to get started now ? hmm ? victoria : oh , actually , tonight on the clock , it 's not really -- it 's not a good night for that . billy : what , to get pregnant ? oh , we do n't care . we 'll just practice . we 'll practice tonight , and every other night until we hit the jackpot . victoria : ( chuckles ) baby , you always hit the jackpot . billy : oh , i love it when you lie to me . come here . ( laughs ) victoria : what are you doing ? billy : ( laughs ) victoria : ( laughs ) do n't put that on me ! billy : mwah . ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] deacon : i 've missed you . when can i see you again ? nikki : i ca n't . deacon : why not ? nikki : because . i 'm trying to get my life together , and i need time and space to do that . deacon : i told you , nikki . i can help you with -- nikki : if you care about me , you 'll give me that . nikki : deacon , merry christmas . [ scene_break ] michael : so what 's , uh , for dessert ? jill : mm , for dessert , i am going to leave the two of you alone to continue your anniversary celebration . i 'm really glad we did this . lauren : me , too . jill : michael . michael : jill . okay , uh , that seems like it went well . lauren : it did . it did . thank you . michael : what 'd i do ? lauren : what 'd you do ? you saw what i did n't . you gave jill and me an opportunity to take a step towards being real sisters . michael : i 'm glad . [ scene_break ] kevin : look , jana , i feel really , really bad about -- jana : yeah , it 's -- it 's all right . jana : good night . kevin : good night . jana : ( sighs ) you love me , kevin . you just do n't know it yet . kevin : ( sighs ) damn it . [ scene_break ] chloe : you ca n't blame me for not thinking that he would actually -- kay : what , have feelings for you ? how is that ? chloe : come on . you know me . kay : mm . chloe : you know , when i -- when i start something up with a guy , i meet him out at a club or parties and , you know ... kay : no , i know . i know . chloe : there was billy . kay : mm . chloe : and then i had a nice sweet romance with chance . kay : mm - hmm . chloe : but kevin and i were buddies , you know ? we just , i do n't know , we -- we goof around . we hang around on the couch , watch silly movies . kay : mm - hmm . chloe : you know , we 're friends -- best friends . it just never really occurred to me that we would be more . kay : well , then , um , why are you so upset ? i mean , with -- with jana ? that is something to think about , my dear . chloe : ( sighs ) kay : ahh , really think about . chloe : okay . kay : ( chuckles ) chloe : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( cell phone vibrates ) ronan : ( sighs ) hey , doc , what 's going on ? it 's awfully late . i guess you 'd be calling about the biopsy results , huh ? why do n't you give it to me ? doctor : it 's positive , ronan . ronan : ( sighs ) all right , so , um , so now what ? doctor : i 've put you on the national donor list , but you need to come to boston so we can discuss all your options . ronan : yeah . yeah , okay . look , i 'll be giving you a call . doctor : do n't wait too long . ronan : yep . ( sighs ) heather : ( sighs ) heather : ( sighs ) ronan : ( sighs ) [ next_on ] jack : have you done with the diane that i know ? diane : she 's wised up . kevin : do n't be here when i get back , all right ? chloe : oh , yeah , no problem . kevin : yeah , and leave your key on the counter . gloria : stop sniffing around kevin . he does n't want you . jana : then why did he make love to me yesterday ? | in his apartment , kevin and jana kiss and can not get enough of each other . outside of jimmy 's bar , chloe catches ronan and heather kissing and hurls insults at them . heather apologizes to ronan for kissing him , but he tells her not to do that . lauren and michael walk in and catch jill being more than a little bit intimate with colin . jill and lauren insult each other before lauren and michael begin to laugh at jill 's hair . jill also laughs at how her hair looks . at home , victoria sings , `` down through the chimney with old st. nick `` to delia . billy comes home and joins in the fun . billy mentions to victoria that they may have a house full of children , but she has her doubts . victoria tells billy about her doctor 's appointment and how he ran some tests on her . at gloworm , katherine and nikki enjoy some time together when she notices that deacon walked in . nikki can not keep her eyes off him . katherine turns her head slightly to see that nikki is looking at deacon . katherine begins to ask nikki if she came to gloworm just to see him . nikki tells katherine that she was n't sorry that she saw him . lauren asks jill who the man is . jill finally opens up and tells lauren that he is from australia . chloe comes home to the apartment to find kevin and jana on the floor and is quite embarrassed . heather visits ronan and brings him a small christmas tree . |
abby : so , we 've picked a date , and we have compromised over the color scheme . stitch : and by `` compromise , `` we mean i let abby decide everything -- except for the shoes . well , i 'm wearing a suit , but my feet got to be comfortable . abby : [ laughs ] he still thinks that he 's gon na wear sneakers . yeah . no . it 's never happening . stitch : no ? it 's bad ? abby : no . okay . what 's going on ? you two have been giving each other death stares since you got here . victor : we were discussing your wedding plans . let 's stick to that , all right ? abby : great . it 's another round of abbotts vs . the newmans . what 's the fight about this time ? victor : my sweetheart , let 's not get in to it . ashley : we might as well just tell her . she 's gon na find out eventually . abby : find out what ? ashley : your father ... has decided to sue jabot -- more specifically , me . abby : what ? ! ashley : merry christmas . abby : okay . dad , i am coo of newman . how could you not tell me about this ? what is the lawsuit about ? victor : your father 's trying to recoup the money that was stolen from him by the abbotts . abby : well , there must be some other way to get back what they owe you . victor : i 'm afraid not . michael : victor has done some unbelievable things in his time , but he had you kidnapped and replaced by a drug lord -- this marco annicelli ? jack : yes . michael : and marco annicelli hooks up with detective harding , and he is involved in -- in austin and courtney 's murders ? jack : yes . he admitted to both before victor had him shipped back to the peruvian prison . michael : so marco pays for his crimes , and yet you let victor off the hook . why , after what he put you and phyllis through ? jack : victor threatened to tell the authorities about the people who died when i escaped and made my way back here . michael : you actually killed people ? jack : no , no . but people did die in that boat explosion when marisa and i escaped . as for kelly ... i do n't know what happened to kelly . that does n't look good . michael : foreign justice systems can be very tricky . jack : i did n't mean to harm anyone . i only did what i had to do to survive . michael : and victor 's been holding that over your head ? jack : you bet he has . well , no more . i tried to make peace with him . that bastard thinks he can get away with anything he wants to my family and i 'll just stand by . i 'm done . michael : what are you planning to do ? jack : i 'm going to admit to everything i did and expose victor for everything he did at a press conference today . phyllis : what ? ! mariah : here are the rest of the decorations . i think that we should put them up before the christmas shindig tomorrow night . noah : yeah . yeah , sure . mariah : what 's wrong ? i thought i 'm supposed to be `` bah , humbug . `` noah : no , i 'm sorry . it 's just -- my head 's in a different place . mariah : your head or your heart ? noah : i guess i thought that marisa would have called by now . mariah : you know , there 's this guy -- i do n't know if you 've heard of him -- alexander graham bell . he had this crazy invention . maybe you 've heard of it . noah : well , last time i talked on the phone with marisa , she hung up , so if she wants to talk to me , she 'll call . mariah : or maybe she 'll just show up . noah : hey . marisa : hi . noah : um , hey . uh . listen . those things that i said to you before you left -- marisa : it was a tense time for both of us , but it 's in the past , now that i finally found ava . noah : good . uh , where is she ? where 's your daughter ? luca : she 's still in spain . mariah : what happened ? you could n't bribe someone to get her into the country ? luca : i 'm the one who had a problem with immigration officials . victoria : daddy gave you this one last year . i was hoping that he would be here this year to help you put it on the tree . johnny : [ scoffs ] daddy ! victoria : johnny , i thought you were gon na build something for daddy . [ grunts softly ] [ cell phone ringing ] mariah : did you have trouble with airport security ? what -- you forgot to declare your hair gel ? luca : someone called your fbi and told them i was re - entering the country . they were told i was involved in a criminal enterprise . mariah : do you have any idea who would do something like that to you ? marisa : well , my money 's on victor . he would do anything to keep me away from genoa city . mariah : it does have a very victor feel to it . noah : um ... who did you leave ava with -- a nanny ? marisa : uh , no . i , uh -- i left her with her adopted family . she 's happy and loved in a good home with good people . it would have been cruel and selfish for me to rip her away from that . noah : well , what was cruel and selfish was for luca to make you believe that ava was being mistreated . marisa : luca did n't lie about everything . ava 's family is n't well off . there 's a lot of love but little money . mariah : really ? well ... who 's paying for that fancy private school she goes to ? marisa : luca pays for it . noah : is that right ? marisa : he 's been looking out for our daughter for all these years . noah : oh , i see . he 's known where she 's been all along . marisa : luca lied , yes , about a lot of things . but he cares about our daughter . billy : [ sighs ] ohh . ohh . [ sighs ] [ grunts ] `` where are you ? `` why do you care ? ohh . [ exhales sharply ] [ breathing heavily ] phyllis : you 're gon na tell the press what victor did -- what he did to me ? jack : he has to pay . phyllis : no , not like this . jack : listen , it is the only way . victor has to answer for his crimes , and i have to save my family 's company . phyllis : so , you 're gon na tell the whole world that i was duped into sleeping with another man for months ? jack : i 'm sorry . i do n't have another choice . phyllis : yes , you do have a choice . do n't do this . michael , tell him what a terrible mistake he 's about to make , please . michael : jack , there are a lot of things to consider , and not just what you 'd be putting phyllis through . i ca n't promise you unequivocally that you wo n't be prosecuted for those deaths , and marisa could be held accountable , too . jack : i 'm willing to take that risk , and i will protect marisa . phyllis : what are you talking -- you 're gon na protect marisa ? you 're gon na protect marco 's lover but not me ? what 's going on here ? jack : the only person i want to see hurt here is victor . can you help me ? michael : uh ... i could arrange a press conference . phyllis : oh , my god . michael . michael . no . i am not gon na let you do this . abby : no , no , no , no . no . i - i do n't want my families fighting right now . stitch : yeah . i think they kind of are . abby : well , i want it to stop . it 's almost christmastime . we 're getting married . this should be a time when we 're all coming together , not hurling insults or litigation at each other . ashley : speak to your father . victor : your mother 's family brought this on . i have filed the lawsuit , and i will not withdraw it . abby : but what about my wedding ? it 's the most important day of my life . victor : sweetheart ... maybe you should consider postponing it , you know ? maybe springtime would be a better time . abby : you want us to postpone it ? ashley : i do n't think that 's necessary . victor : i think it will solve a number of problems . the lawsuit will be settled by then , and you and stitch would have plenty of time to plan the wedding . stitch : look , you -- you wanted the wedding of your dreams . if you want to take time -- ashley : absolutely not . you 're not postponing your wedding . luca : i 'm ... going to go resolve this immigration matter . marisa : good luck . [ sighs ] noah : so , what 's really going on here ? i mean , you 've just been leading him on , right , until you can get ava and bring her here yourself ? marisa : no . no . luca and i agreed it was best to leave our little girl right where she is . noah : you and luca ? what , so you guys are a team now ? what the hell , marisa ? i mean , the guy 's been lying to you about everything . now you 're -- you 're listening to him ? marisa : noah , he 's not the coldhearted person you think he is . noah : he used your daughter to manipulate you . marisa : you 're wrong . he was totally protective of her . he stopped an investigator who wanted to grab her and run , and when i wanted to take her away from her home , he insisted i hear out her adopted mother . he wanted what was best for her and for me . he convinced her mother to send us photos and regular updates , and , in exchange , he 's gon na set up a trust fund for her . noah : i do n't believe it . marisa : it 's true . noah : i do n't believe ... that you 're defending luca . marisa : [ sighs ] billy : hey , hey , hey , buddy . i 'm excited about spending some time with you and your sister this morning . you think maybe we could play , um , a , uh , quiet game ? victoria : johnny , would you please build that tower while i talk to your dad for a minute ? billy : i 'll be right back . look , i know what you 're gon na say , and i 'm sorry , all right ? i 'm -- i ... overslept . victoria : overslept ? is that what you 're going with ? billy : it 's the truth . victoria : [ sighs ] you 're hung over , billy . you drank too much last night and you fell asleep in your clothing and you nearly slept through the time that you demanded to spend with your children . billy : you just described a very specific type of oversleeping , and , look , i 'm here , okay ? that -- that 's all that matters . victoria : do you know the only reason that i 'm letting you see them right now is because your lawyer told me that he would take me to court if i did n't ? billy : well , i 'm sorry , but you ca n't just go changing the terms of our agreement 'cause you 're mad at me , victoria . victoria : the reason that i want to change the terms is because i assume that you 're probably still drunk right now . billy : [ scoffs ] you want me to get my lawyer on the phone ? victoria : do you want to turn this into a court battle ? billy : you mean the way that your dad sicced all of his attorneys on my entire family ? victoria : if you want to blame someone for filing a lawsuit against jabot , do n't blame newman enterprises . look in the mirror . you 're the one that created this problem between our families , and i bet that jack and ashley are n't thrilled with you , either . victor : what difference does it make to you when stitch and abby get married ? ashley : because abby wants to get married on new year 's eve , and every bride deserves to have the wedding they want . abby : mom , that 's very sweet , but -- ashley : did n't you say it was the most important day to you ? okay . and you 've chosen a venue , right , but you do n't think you can book it ? abby : the lausanne . it 's elegant . it 's the perfect size . it 's perfect . henry : and booked solid for two years . abby : henry , hi . this is my mom and dad . everyone , this is henry , our assistant wedding planner . victor : uh , assistant ? well , how many assistants do you need to plan your wedding , huh ? abby : our fabulous wedding planner , nona , is a very busy woman . henry : but not as busy as the lausanne . it 's impossible . ashley : oh , that 's a word the newmans do n't understand . is n't that right , victor ? i mean , have n't you said yourself that there 's no string in this town that you ca n't pull ? so , why do n't you prove it and make this happen for your daughter ? victor : i still think it 's best if stitch and abby postpone their wedding . stitch : i do n't want to turn our wedding into a battleground . ashley : i just am trying to give abby the wedding that she wants . victor : all right . you 'll have your wedding . abby : thank you , dad . victor : mm - hmm . abby : and i think i would like to stick to new year 's eve . victor : and , while we 're at it , why do n't we suggest a different venue ? abby : okay . where ? victor : top of the tower . abby : will it be ready in time ? victor : well , of course . if i tell them to get it ready , it 'll be ready . abby : okay . uh , thank you , dad . it 's perfect . victor : okay , my sweetheart . so , the two of you talk about your wedding with your planner , and your mother and i will adjourn to the bar and have a discussion . thank you . jack : there is nothing you can say that will change my mind . phyllis : michael . michael ! michael : i 'm sorry . i know . i know . i agree with jack . victor can not get away with what he 's done . jack : thank you , michael . please let me know when the press conference is ready . phyllis : so , you 're just gon na completely ignore how i feel right now ? jack : you and billy went ahead with your plans without even talking to me . phyllis : okay , that 's different . jack : you bet it was different . you two were so hell - bent on revenge that you made a bad situation a thousand times worse ! you riled victor up so much , he would n't listen to reason ! well , he 's gon na listen now . when i go public with this , everyone 's gon na know what he did . phyllis : everyone is gon na know what marco did . jack : you have been telling me for weeks you want me to do something . you want victor to pay . hell , you went behind my back to exact your own punishment on the man , thinking i would never step up and do what i needed to do . well , i 'm stepping up . and nobody -- you included -- is gon na stop me . jack : admit it . you have been furious with me for allowing victor to bring marco into our lives . phyllis : jack ... i lived with a stranger ... a criminal ... for months . i let him into our home , into my bed , and every time i think about it , i get sick . i get sick . and i am furious , but not at you . i [ sighs ] am consumed with hatred for victor . jack : then you understand why i have to do this ? phyllis : yes , and i want to see him brought to his knees as much as you do , but not if it means you going to prison . jack : well , listen -- they would have to extradite me first . once all of the facts are out , that probably wo n't happen . phyllis : probably ? what ? you 're willing to risk all of this on `` probably `` ? ! jack : it will be worth it if i get what i want . phyllis : which is what -- revenge ? jack : no , justice . i get to tell a judge and jury about every despicable thing victor did to you and me because he thought i was behind this cyberthreat to his company . i get to watch his face as he realizes he 's not gon na make a dime -- not a dime -- from jabot or the abbotts , and i get to watch them drag his ugly face off to prison for the rest of his life . he has more to lose than i do . phyllis : what about me , jack ? what about what i stand to lose ? victor : i assume you got your summons ? ashley : what does that have to do with anything ? victor : i can tell by your attitude . ashley : my supporting our daughter has nothing to do with your lawsuit , but since you brought it up , did n't we agree you were gon na give me some time to convince my brother to pay you the $ 500 million you 've demanded ? victor : for your information , i talked to your righteous brother jack . i asked him to pay me back $ 500 million that he stole from me . he declined . in fact , he declared war on me . and you know what i do when that happens . i make the first move . ashley : oh ? by what -- filing a completely baseless lawsuit ? victor : you 'll find out how baseless it is once you lose jabot . john abbott would be ashamed of all of you . ashley : do n't you mention my father 's name . abby : really ? is it too much to ask that you forget all this animosity for five minutes and focus on my wedding ? ashley : i 'm sorry . of course not . [ cell phone rings ] victor : yeah ? ashley : i 'm sorry . victor : where ? i 'll be right there . i have some business to attend to . abby : it ca n't wait ? noah : when you left here , you could n't stand luca . marisa : a lot has happened since then . noah : santori manipulated you . he used your child to force you to live with him when he could have just taken you to her right away . marisa : luca regrets what he did . noah : i 'll bet . marisa : once we both saw our daughter , the truth came out about how long he 'd known her whereabouts and her circumstances . he admitted it was wrong to lie to me . he 's -- he 's truly sorry . noah : he 's sorry ? i 'll bet he is . he jerked you around for months . he owes you more than an apology . marisa : i owe him , too . noah : for what ? marisa : i never told him he had a child . he has plenty of reason to hate me , and he does n't . he 's forgiven me . we 've found a way to move past the hurt we 've caused each other . noah : marisa , please , do n't get taken in by this guy . marisa : noah ... i am not some naive fool . noah : i 'm not saying that . marisa : i know when luca is being si -- you know what ? forget it . you do n't trust me . you 're gon na believe whatever you want to believe about luca . noah : facts ? yeah . you 're right . i am . marisa : well , you can do it alone . luca : i 've never had a problem getting into this country before . victor : if you 're implying that i had something to do with your detainment , i assure you you 're wrong . luca : i do n't believe you 'd cause trouble for me now that my father 's agreed to invest in the rebuilding of newman enterprises . you would n't risk jeopardizing such an important relationship . but ... victor : you think noah 's behind it ? luca : he 's let his lust for my wife cloud his judgment . he needs to be taught a lesson . do you want to do it , or should i ? victor : i 'll take care of it . billy : i told jack and ashley to let me face victor on my own , but they have this stupid idea that they need to look out for me . victoria : um , it 's not just that . they do n't trust you . they know that if you go after my father on your own , you 're just gon na make everything worse , just like you always do . billy : [ scoffs ] thanks for the vote of confidence . victoria : you ca n't argue with me , billy . you know it 's true . billy : yeah . yeah . you know , can i just go play with my kids now ? victoria : sure . sure . go ahead . maybe you can explain this to them ... and help them understand what you 've done to our family . billy : [ booming voice ] `` i wo n't let you turn tower town into a playground for dinosaurs ! `` `` you ca n't stop me ! `` [ high - pitched voice ] `` well , he can with my help ! `` [ normal voice ] supermom to the rescue ! [ imitates dinosaur growling ] and tower town was saved , and they all went for pizza . ahh . and that 's an awesome lesson in gender roles , is n't it ? johnny : hey , i like pizza , too . billy : you like pizza , too ? do you know what we 're gon na do ? we 're gon na decorate the christmas tree as a whole family . and guess what ! victoria : billy .... billy : i saw a plate of gingerbread cookies on the dining - room table . they look kind of naked . i think we 're gon na have to dress them . victoria : well , my mother 's coming over later , and we 're gon na be decorating cookies . billy : oh , nikki 's not gon na mind if we get a head start , right ? right ? say , `` please , mom ? `` [ chuckles ] victoria : okay . billy : yay ! thanks , mom . she 's the best . ashley : so , we 're all set on the menu and the music . henry : we still have to order champagne , cake , linens , place settings . i 'm heading out , and we 'll keep you all posted . meantime , you two need to make all the decisions regarding attire . abby : for the men and the women ? stitch : great . what about me ? what should i do ? ashley : bye . thank you . abby : bye . stitch : `` stay out of it , stitch . `` okay . abby : i 'm sure there are plenty of lives that need to be saved between now and new year 's eve . stitch : message received . all right . abby : well , i am officially freaking out . ashley : why ? why are you panicking ? abby : because there 's so much to do and we only have a few weeks to do it . ashley : oh , honey , you have a wonderful coordinator and assistant and even more wonderful mother who 's gon na make sure the whole thing goes off without a hitch . abby : maybe dad was right . maybe we should postpone the wedding . ashley : no . absolutely not . stitch : maybe we should at least consider it , you know ? not just 'cause of the lawsuit . you seem to have a lot on your mind right now . ashley : i can handle it , okay ? i always do . abby : but i hate to put more pressure on you . ashley : honey , this is your wedding . it 's important . i 'm not gon na let another fight between the newmans and the abbotts stop it from happening on schedule . abby : i really do n't mind . ashley : nothing is more important to me than your happiness , okay ? so , please , let me deal with it . abby : if you insist . ashley : i do . abby : okay . well , um ... i will talk to you later . ashley : okay . abby : i love you . ashley : i love you , too , honey . michael : hey . abby : hi . michael : hey , stitch . stitch : hey . ashley : hi ! michael : ashley . i 'm glad you 're here . ashley : why ? what 's up ? michael : i spoke to jack . he told me everything -- about victor and marco annicelli . ashley : yeah . he just told me . it 's disgusting , is n't it ? honestly , michael , if the truth ever came out -- michael : oh , the truth 's going to come out today . ashley : what are you talking about ? michael : jack is holding a press conference here . he 's gon na tell the media everything . ashley : what do you mean , `` everything `` ? you mean what it took for him to get back ? michael : he feels it 's the only way to take victor down and save jabot . jack : i was n't there to protect you from marco . i could n't help you then . i can now , and i can make victor pay for what he put you through . phyllis : so , is this what this is about ? this is about you getting revenge , making victor pay , no matter what it costs me ? jack : what happened to the phyllis who would take on any bully , hell with the consequences ? phyllis : i am the same woman i have always been ! the world is different , jack . your life can be shredded in just a few images with a few sound bites . you expose victor , you expose me . how long do you think it 's gon na take for my public humiliation to go viral ? jack : honey , it will trend for a few minutes . phyllis : oh , really ? see , that 's long enough for summer to hear and for daniel to hear and the people i work with . i 'll be the only woman in the world who did n't know she was sleeping with another man for months ! how do you think that 's gon na make me feel ? ! jack : your story will elicit compassion , not judgment . phyllis : oh , really ? see , i think it 's gon na elicit humiliation , jack . do n't you care about that ? do n't you see that ? ! jack : i understand that you 're scared . so am i . we can get through this together . phyllis : no , you do n't understand ! you 're not doing this as a team ! you are doing this alone ! do you not see that ? ! jack : i 'm sorry you feel that way . phyllis : [ scoffs ] [ voice breaking ] are you just gon na go ahead and do this ? jack : yes . phyllis : [ exhales sharply ] noah : i 'm never gon na understand women . i 'm really not . it 's like you think they 're gon na react one way , and then they do a complete 180 on you . mariah : so , let me get this straight -- you thought marisa was gon na be happy that you sicced the feds on her husband ? noah : i do n't know what you 're talking about . mariah : i knew the second that latin lizard opened his mouth that it was you . that 's why you had kevin dig up information on the santori family . noah : you know what ? i really had no choice . victor : you did n't ? really ? noah : well , that did n't take too long . luca got you on speed dial ? mariah : i 'll be over there , pretending to work . victor : what were you thinking , calling the fbi . ? did n't i tell you to stay away from the santoris ? noah : and i asked you respectfully not to interfere with my relationship with marisa . victor : noah , this is serious business . noah : yeah , you 're right , which is why i came to you . bringing a corrupt family like the santoris into our lives is very serious . victor : noah ... my grandson , i love you . but you did n't keep luca away , you did n't have him detained , because you were concerned about newman enterprises . you had him detained because you want marisa for yourself . you want to keep her away from her husband . noah : that guy 's a dangerous man ... victor : wait a minute . noah : ... just like the rest of his family is . victor : let me tell you something . the santoris are willing to invest money so i can rebuild newman enterprises . you may have jeopardized that right now . noah : [ chuckles softly ] victor : not only that , you have jeopardized the livelihood of all those people who work for newman enterprises . that 's irresponsible , son , just because you are absolutely obsessed with this woman . i 'm telling you , stay away from her . she has a checkered past . besides that , she 's interested in another man . noah : [ chuckles softly ] mariah : i hate to say it . noah : do n't . mariah : he 's right . luca : the authorities wo n't be causing me any more trouble . now i can concentrate on ... making sure our investment pays off . yes , sir . i 'll keep you posted , father . [ exhales sharply ] marisa : did you straighten everything out with the fbi . ? luca : transparency -- that 's the key . i have nothing to hide . i let them know that . marisa : do you have any idea why you were detained ? luca : i spoke to victor about it . marisa : and did he admit he was behind it ? luca : no . but he had a good idea who was -- another newman . marisa : noah ? no . i do n't -- i do n't think so . luca : it makes sense , marisa , considering how he feels about me -- and you . marisa : if we 'd tried to enter the country with ava , she would have seen you handcuffed and hauled away by federal agents . luca : imagine what that would have done to her . clearly , noah 's willing to go to any lengths to get me out of your life . he does n't care who he hurts in the process . marisa : including our daughter . luca : what he does n't understand ... is we 'll always be bonded by the child we share . billy : aw , your cookies look just like you guys ! nice work , mom ! victoria : thank you . how 's yours coming over there ? billy : ah , it 's -- you know , it 's a masterpiece , huh ? victoria : yeah ? oh ! that 's ... lovely . billy : and how 'bout yours ? victoria : well , um ... my eyes are crooked and i do n't have a nose and my hair is messy , but ... billy : so , a pretty good likeness , then , huh ? victoria : well , it 's not very easy to do when you have a little wiggleworm on your lap . oh , no . billy : no , no . daddy to the rescue . i can fix it . i can fix it . aww . victoria : mommy 's broken . billy : see ? little of this ... a little of that . and ... perfection . our family 's whole again . michael : yeah . that 's perfect . thank you . michael baldwin . ashley : jack . jack : you 're not gon na change my mind . ashley : you do n't have to sacrifice your future to keep victor from going after our family . jack : there is no other way . ashley : pay him the damn money , jack ! jack : and bankrupt us ? no way ! ashley : look , i am in charge of this company . jack : i am the head of this family . it is my job to protect this family and our legacy . our father asked me to do that . ashley : you know what , jack ? i 'm not gon na let you do this . i 'm not . jack : i 'm getting enough resistance from phyllis , believe me . jack : what 's she doing here ? ashley : she probably wants to see for herself that you 're going to actually go through with this plan . jack : i am . ashley : look how unhappy she is . i think she 's even more unhappy than i am . jack : i wish she had n't come -- or you , for that matter . ashley : i realize you think you 're doing the right thing , jack , but if the people you love most do n't agree , then maybe you should listen . jack : [ sighs ] billy : two kids down for naps ? i still got it . [ sighs ] victoria : you 're a good father . it 's just that ... billy : it does n't erase my screwups . i know . victoria : ... i ca n't excuse your behavior lately , billy . billy : look ... look ... i 'm gon na make it up to you , okay ? i will . i 'm -- i 'm gon na be the man that you deserve . i will be the father that those kids deserve . okay ? victoria : [ sighs ] i really want to believe you , but fixing our family is n't gon na be as easy as fixing a gingerbread cookie . billy : look , i know . i know . i do . but i will put in the work . i 'm willing to do that . victoria : i feel like i 've heard that before so many times . billy : yeah , but this time i mean it , right ? victoria : you mean it every time you say it . i ca n't , billy . i ca n't go down this road again , hoping for the best and knowing that , inevitably ... the worst is gon na come . billy : do n't . do n't , okay ? just do n't ... say that . please ? listen . i want you to give me one more chance -- please ? -- just one more chance to make it up to you . i 'm begging you , victoria . come on . marisa : i ca n't believe that noah would go to such lengths to hurt you . luca : i do n't want to dwell on it . marisa : that 's very generous of you . luca : i want to move forward with my life . i thought you 'd be doing the same . marisa : what do you mean ? luca : well , why are n't you with noah ? marisa : we , um -- we had a fight . luca : i 'm sorry . i hope you can work things out , if , you know , that 's what you want . marisa : well , i do n't know what 's next for noah . i just know that i ca n't move in with him right now . i need time to sort things out . luca : well , i wo n't pressure you to move back in with me . marisa : thank you . luca : where will you go ? marisa : oh , i 'll ... probably get a room here . luca : oh . we 'll be neighbors . [ chuckles ] marisa : [ chuckles ] luca : that 'll be new . and nice . marisa : yes , it -- it will . luca : well , if you ever -- if you ever need anything , you can always knock on my door . marisa : that 's good to know . noah : you and my grandfather on the same side ? wow . never thought i 'd see the day . mariah : let 's get one thing straight -- victor and i agree on one thing and one thing only , and that 's that you need to take the blinders off when it comes to marisa . noah : you 've been pulling for us to be together . mariah : that is before i realized she is still in to her not - so - ex - husband . noah : they share a kid , okay ? that 's all . mariah : noah , you ca n't trust her . noah : look , you do n't even know her , okay ? mariah : since the day that you met her , it has been one lie after another . first it was her ex - boyfriend / drug lord . second , she forgot to tell you she was married . and , third , `` oh , wait , i totally forgot -- i also have a kid . `` i mean , really ! what 's next ? noah : she 's had a rough life , okay ? and it 's hard for her to trust people . and you know what ? you , of all people , should understand that . mariah : what happened to you ? noah : what ? mariah : you used to be the guy that could read people -- austin , harding , even victor . why ca n't you see that marisa is using you ? you are just one rich guy in a long line of 'em . noah : you know what ? what is it that you think that you know about my relationship with marisa , huh -- you , who has n't been able to commit to anybody long enough to even figure out what love is ? hmm . abby : i thought that we were gon na go over flower arrangements and seating charts . i was n't expecting things to get so ... stitch : intense ? yeah , things were definitely uncomfortable . abby : and weird , right ? not that i do n't appreciate my mom 's support , but why was she so insistent we get married on new year 's eve ? it was n't just me , right ? she was really pushing for it ? stitch : she was . look , i - i - i think i know why . abby : you do ? stitch : it 's because of me . victor : what the hell is going on here ? phyllis : jack 's called a press conference . he 's ready to tell all . ashley : jackie , you do n't have to do this . jack : no , he has to pay . ashley : but at what cost ? michael : jack , you ready ? all right . ladies , gentlemen . [ next_on ] faith : who do you think sully looks more like -- mommy or dylan ? victor : you 're responsible for the downfall of your family ! abby : why did you lie to me about stitch 's almost - last words in the fire ? `` o holy night `` and later , jordan and adam sing for a duet you are not going to want to miss . it is the finale . stay with us . | abby 's wedding planning session turns into an argument with victor and ashley over the newman enterprises lawsuit against the abbott family . jack decides that the only way to save his company from being ruined by the newman lawsuit is to hold a press conference and tell everyone the truth about how victor replaced him with marco despite the fact that phyllis does n't want everyone to know that she could n't tell that marco was n't jack . billy promises victoria he will be the man she deserves but victoria tells him that she has heard those words from him before , and she finds them hard to believe now . noah is upset that marisa thinks that luca has changed , and she ca n't see that he is evil . victor and mariah both tell noah to let marisa go , because she is still in love with luca . |
[ previously_on ] sharon : this is how it should be -- you and me , here , after a perfect night . scott , i love you . [ sam crying ] cane : oh , there you go . hilary : you 're the cutest little thing ever , huh ? jack : i 'm saying i want to sponsor your show . chelsea : they want to sell chancellor park ? nick : do n't worry , mom and i are on it . we are not going down without a fight . nick : what do you mean , devon lost ? hilary : just what i said . he did n't win the bid for the park . nick : then who did ? kevin : it 's starting to unravel . what ? no . no , i ca n't stop it . it wo n't be long before the truth comes out and victor discovers what you did . j.t . : paul and christine and the feds they 're working with , all they want is the truth . somebody 's trying to hide something , and i 'm gon na figure out who it is and why . nikki : mm ! victoria : so good to see you . [ chuckles ] there 's a little more to that hug than a simple `` i 'm so glad we 're having coffee together . `` nikki : well , since you and i were on opposite sides during that chancellor park issue , i guess i was n't sure if you wanted to even see me . victoria : that 's never gon na happen . anyway , it 's a non - issue since newman was outbid . nikki : your father must be furious . victoria : dad never enjoys losing , ever . nikki : are you sure it was n't devon who bought the land ? victoria : yeah , he would have said so . i mean , whoever put in the winning bid is keeping it a secret from everyone . nick : how about this ? i pay for your coffee , and you tell me you 're the one who bought the park . devon : it 's tempting , but i 'd be lying to you if i said it was me . nick : coffee and a doughnut , final offer . devon : look , i want to know who it is , too . the good news is , victor wo n't be the one tearing down katherine 's park to put up some condos . nick : bad news is , whoever did score the land is probably gon na do that anyway . sharon : breakfast is ready ! pancakes . scott : oh , i 'm sorry . i 'm already late . i overslept . bad time for my alarm not to go off . sharon : i turned it off . scott : what ? sharon : your alarm . i turned it off . you 've been avoiding me by waking up early and sneaking out of the house . i 'm not gon na let you do that today . nikki : you 're distracted , and it 's not about just losing some land . as rare as it happens , newman has been outbid before , you know . victoria : it would have been a big win for the company . nikki : honey , if you are preoccupied about something having to do with business , you would be talking a mile a minute and not stirring your coffee and staring off into space . so whatever 's on your mind , it 's hitting closer to home . victoria : you know that audit that dad 's been dealing with because of the designdate debacle ? nikki : yeah . victoria : well , the company 's books checked out just fine , no red flags . nikki : oh ! well , then , what 's wrong ? victoria : the problem was found in one of his personal accounts , and you 're never gon na guess who they brought in to investigate . j.t . scott : oh , man , i really am late , but if you want to tie me upstairs in the bedroom so i ca n't leave , there 's no arguments here . sharon : you ca n't just keep dodging this conversation , scott . it 's important . scott : look , i 'm not dodging anything , and i certainly have n't been avoiding you . sharon : the other night , i told you i love you . scott : and i said it right back . there 's nothing to avoid . it 's all right there . mariah : oh , my gosh , do i smell pancakes ? score ! all right , i call dibs on the maple syrup , all of the maple syrup . faith : who drank my juice ? scott : uh , that was me . sorry , my bad . i 'll get you some more . faith : never mind . sharon : i 'll get the juice and more pancakes . mariah : hey . you 're just gon na stand there ? you got pancakes to eat . scott : oh , well , save me some syrup , will you ? provided by ... nikki : i assume this was christine 's idea , bringing j.t . in , not some complete stranger , someone who has no attachment to newman at all . victoria : paul made the suggestion because as j.t . said , he `` knows where all the bodies are buried . `` nikki : look , j.t . worked at newman a lifetime ago , and the two of you have been divorced for years . he has nothing to bring to this investigation , and if he claims that he does , he 's bluffing . victoria : is he ? mom , he was head of newman 's security , which means he had access to personal and professional information . nikki : [ sighs ] you worry too much . victoria : obviously paul and christine are making this their number - one priority . nikki : this whole thing is ridiculous . it 's irrational . you and i both know that victor would never have anything to do with the sex trafficking ring , for heaven 's sake . victoria : but dad provided the infrastructure via newman enterprises . nikki : but that does n't mean that he knew what was going on . victoria : but even unknowingly , newman funded criminal activity , and the authorities are determined to make someone at the company pay . chelsea : you were such a champ , fighting for the park . nick : fight 's not over yet . chelsea : but the city accepted a bid . nick : it 's not a done deal , though , and there 's no guarantee that the company who won the bid is going to be able to build on the land . chelsea : and the plan is still condos ? nick : we do n't know who bought it , but you can bet they 're gon na want to turn a buck and destroy the skyline . we may have lost the battle , but it does n't mean we give up the war . chelsea : how do you fight the sale ? nick : well , you are currently dating a social media warrior . chelsea : oh ? am i ? nick : yeah . i scheduled a rally later today , you know , a protest , even before i knew about this deal . just because victor lost out -- this was never about him . this is about katherine and our city , so we 're gon na get together , get a bunch of signs and banners , and make a bunch of noise , and hopefully get some press out of it . chelsea : signs and banners . nick : yep . as many as we can muster up . chelsea : how do you plan to get those ? nick : well , my super - hot girlfriend is an amazing designer , so ... chelsea : i do appreciate the flattery , except this particular time -- nick : it 's not gon na get me anywhere , is it ? chelsea : normally , i would love to help , but i 'm in the middle of providing three holiday custom gowns for , like , the grande dames of genoa city , and .. nick : it 's okay . i get it . work comes first . but if you can get away , you know , you 've got a set of lungs on you . we could really use you at the park , you know , to yell . chelsea : set of lungs ? what do you mean ? i do n't yell . i barely yell . that 's not true . nick : i do n't know about that . come to the rally , please . chelsea : i will try . i promise . and if i ca n't be there , i will be cheering you on in spirit . hilary : and those are all the big story ideas for next week . jack : hmm . hilary : i think that we can both agree that they 're strong , empowering , and they maintain that buzz - worthy feel that my audience looks forward to every day . jack : it is very important to me and to the company that this show be on - brand for jabot . i want these segments to have meaning in people 's lives , to be more than just mindless entertainment . hilary : and i think that that 's exactly what i just presented to you . positive , in some cases , even inspiring stories . if you do n't agree , jack , then i do n't really know -- jack : no , i actually do agree . i think this is a giant improvement on the show . and you clearly have a knack for these upbeat stories , and to be honest , i was n't sure you 'd be able to deliver , and you have . you know , this is not the old `` the hilary hour , `` and this , you have convinced me is a different hilary than the one who used to go to such lengths to get the latest snark and gossip . hilary : oh , it is still me , jack . always me , just a different side . jack : it 's a lovely side , and you should be very proud of what you 're doing . i know i am . mariah : wow . you 're really committed to that clean - up job . i respect that . i also will let you do this every day , if you want . scott : yeah , no , i 'm -- i 'm good with sharing the job . mariah : [ laughs ] scott : so , uh , what 's on the schedule for today , faith ? any big plans for your winter break ? mariah : well , i for one have a very rare day off , so i am going to binge - watch tv . just nothing with a host , co - host , or interviews of any kind . sharon : well , it 's a beautiful day , and it 's not too cold . why do n't you take faith ice skating ? [ doorbell rings ] mariah : huh , cold outside versus warm inside . that 's gon na be a tough call . sharon : oh ! hi , nick . nick : hey . sorry to just bust in . i got a busy day . i need all hands on deck . sharon : oh , that 's right . i 'm sorry , i forgot . the rally . nick : well , it 's lucky i didn't . i mean , i have a park full of people , ready to go . mariah : great . i guess i 'm going outside after all . nick : uh - huh . faith : daddy ! nick : hey . how are you ? faith : good . nick : guess what i have -- hand warmers just in case your hands get cold at the rally . you are coming , right ? faith : mm - hmm . mariah : i 'm sorry , no hand warmers for moi ? nick : i 'll make you a deal . i 'm gon na hook you both up with hand warmers if you help me make a banner , and i 'm talking a huge one , like major visual impact . mariah : i 'm sorry , does your father not understand who he 's talking to ? because we are the dream team of visual impact . faith : we have paint in the garage . mariah : what are you thinking , cardboard or a sheet ? nick : i 'm gon na leave this decision in your very capable hands , but let 's get going . mariah : ready to get messy , kiddo ? faith : always . mariah : teamwork makes the dream work . nick : [ laughs ] all right , you , uh , want in on this sign thing ? sharon : you know what , scott and i , we need to talk . scott : you know , you were right the other day . the fight is really important for the community , and i think you and i can catch some alone time later . nick : all right , just forget i asked . i got the dream team on it . i do n't want to mess up their creative mojo by bringing their mom in , so you guys , uh , you know , spend some private time . you 're good . nikki : i know it 's unnerving to have your ex - husband investigate your family 's company , but at the same time , it must be nice for reed to see his father , especially so close to christmas . victoria : well , in theory , it 's wonderful , but reed has been avoiding j.t . nikki : i thought they were getting along better . victoria : maybe because they were on separate continents . billy : hey . hi . nikki : hi . billy : hope i 'm not interrupting . nikki : oh , no . victoria : no , i was just telling mom that j.t . is back in town . billy : yeah , that he is . victoria : [ sighs ] well , billy stopped by the house last night , and he was there . nikki : oh . how was your reunion ? billy : oh , i 'd like to say warm and fuzzy . nikki : but ... billy : too much history . i mean , we 're talking about a guy who did everything he could to get custody of reed and then tried to take him out of the country . i feel like i can hold a grudge when it 's for the right reason , and this is one of those times . plus , what he did to vick -- victoria : that he said i was a terrible mother ? it 's not about me . it 's about reed . and he 's living with me now , by choice . that 's all that matters . nikki : i hate the idea of j.t . causing more pain for you and your family . billy : well , hope it 's a quick in - and - out trip , you know ? plus , i think i 'll take reed 's example and stay away from j.t . as much as possible . hilary : will all of our meetings be like this , you handing me compliments and coffee ? because i could used to this . jack : as long as you 're doing great work , and i 'm sure you will be . hilary : did you see how i stayed away from the snark and the gossip during cane 's interview ? i had no mention of lily or his family drama , and trust me , there is plenty of it . jack : i 'm glad you brought that up . yes , kudos on the restraint , but i would rather you run an interview like that by me first . hilary : why would i do that ? jack : because i am your primary sponsor , and as such , i am your producer . with veto power . and i would veto a show about the competition . hilary : since when is jabot competing with chancellor ? they do n't even have a cosmetics division . jack : chancellor is a major player in town , and in the world of `` the hilary hour , `` there is only one company upon which we are heaping praise . hilary : oh , and this does n't sound like jealousy at all . jack : it 's how the game is played . any company that is not jabot is a rival . hilary : and cane got that winning hand with that splashy business story . jack : he gets one every lifetime . hilary : i think i like this jack abbott . it reminds me of myself . you hate not being number one . and considering that victor and cane are ahead of you at this point ... jack : at this point . trust me , i 'm going to be changing that very soon . faith : [ shivers ] no hand warmer yet ? nick : no , no . you 're gon na have to earn that . so the hot chocolate 's gon na have to do the trick . mariah : all right . thank you so much . yeah . i 'll see you there . all right , so that was the camera operator . he 's good to go and he 's gon na meet us in the park . nick : do you really think hilary will air it ? mariah : oh , yeah . hilary 's all about the feel - good empowerment , grassroots campaign right now . and , plus , she 's not gon na pay for any footage that she does n't air . faith : i am gon na get back to work . nick : all right , hot chocolate will be ready in a couple minutes . faith : got it ! mariah : you know , i can stay inside here , the warm house , while you go back out there and get paint all over you . nick : ah . nice try . mariah : mm , it was worth a try . nick : why do n't you , uh , you know , tell me how things are going around here , you know , with scott moving in . mariah : besides the compromising moments i 've accidentally walked in on ? nick : whoa ! no ! do n't want to hear about that . mariah : be glad you 're just hearing about it . nick : i 'm talking about more , like , family - friendly information , you know ? like how faith is handling it . mariah : well , uh , she seemed fine , but the last few days , she has n't been that chatty with scott . nick : that 's my girl . i 'm just saying , you know , scott is n't nearly as charming as he thinks he is , and if faith is having a problem with it ... mariah : whoa . whoa , whoa , whoa . i -- i did n't say that there was a problem . nick : i 'll just talk to sharon about it . mariah : whoa , whoa , whoa . all i said is that faith is n't being that chatty . nick : well , that is a problem because faith talks -- a lot . you know that . mariah : and i know that you want to jump all over this because scott bugs you . nick : also , faith is my kid , so ... mariah : look , why do n't you just let me do the big - sister thing here . i 'll keep an eye on the situation , handle sharon . it 's probably nothing . scott : yeah , whatever works for your schedule . great . yeah , i got your book and that e - mail you sent with the articles . yeah , i 'll give them a read , and then we 'll touch base . cool , sounds good . sharon : can that call wait ? i know the last five could n't , but i really need to talk to you . scott : you know , i might be out of the office , but it does n't mean i do n't have work to do . sharon : i 'm just asking for some of your time , scott . this is important . scott : [ sighs ] sharon : so , i scared you when i told you that i loved you . scott : that 's not true . i -- i just might have needed a second to catch up , but i did . sharon : you recited the words back to me , and , scott , you hesitated . and you did n't really sound all that convincing . so just be honest . did you feel obligated and forced to tell me what you thought i wanted to hear ? and is that why you 've been avoiding me ? to mariah . nick : uh , you 're not gon na skip out on me that fast . [ imitates tires squealing ] sit down . i want to talk to you . faith : okay . nick : [ sighs ] what 's , uh ... what 's been going on around here with scott ? how 's that going ? faith : well , you know ... nick : `` well , you know ... `` that 's not exactly a ringing endorsement . i know your mom would n't move anyone in here that you did n't like . faith : i did like him . nick : but you do n't anymore ? did something happen ? what changed ? faith : mom is happy . she wants scott here . nick : but , faith , if you don't ... faith : i 'm fine . nick : is this kind of like when i moved in with chelsea ? that took some time to get used to . look , i know it 's not easy to let new people into your life , to make room for them , but maybe if you give scott a chance , you 'll realize that you do like him . hilary : how 's your mom ? jack : at the moment , she is developing a sweet tooth . after we 're done here , i am tasked with going to crimson lights . hilary : well , she sounds determined . jack : well , i guess that comes with watching hours of the stock market . be warned -- before we leave , she may be giving us investment advice . hilary : for you , maybe . i 'm sure i 'm still on her hit list . at the risk of going on yours , too ... jack : i do n't think i like the sound of that . hilary : my interview with cane yesterday ... it was interesting to me personally . it was a redemption story , okay ? cane , he screwed up in a big way , and i know because i plastered it all over my show , more than once , but look at him now . he is running chancellor , he is raising a baby that has medical needs . he did n't fall apart . he did n't play the victim . he pulled it off , and i did n't believe in him . jack : cane 's a smart man . under different circumstances , i would have hired him at jabot . he did make a big mistake , but you know what , underneath , i think he 's a good guy , and i 'm sure he 's going to give this new little baby boy all the love and attention he offered to mattie and charlie . hilary : did i tell you that i went to the hospital to see the baby ? jack : no . hilary : come here . now , come on . tell me -- tell me that this is not the cutest baby ever . jack : that he is . you look very comfortable holding a baby in your arms . hilary : me ? oh , god , no . my life is way too busy . the last thing that i need is a child . no . no , thank you very much . victoria : thank you very much for hanging out with the kids later . billy : absolutely . you 're a busy woman . before you go , though , i have to ask you -- does n't it kind of drive you nuts that the only reason j.t . is here is to investigate his former boss and his ex - father - in - law ? victoria : i do n't love it . it 's invasive . but i guess i 'd feel that way about anyone picking through the newman accounts . and , besides , j.t . says that he wo n't let his personal issues color any of his findings . billy : oh ! so noble of him . victoria : look , billy , i ca n't go there , okay ? i ca n't get all angry and defensive . if anything , maybe i can help j.t . and reed try to fix things between each other . billy : i think that 's a little easier said than done , vick . victoria : you know reed is harboring a lot of anger and resentment towards his father . i thought that maybe i could just help them try to meet in the middle . billy : or maybe j.t . will stand up and be a decent parent this time ? victoria : [ sighs ] billy : okay , hold on . i 'll shut up , all right ? you know what , you ca n't take this upon yourself , all right ? it 's the holidays . you got to have some fun , you got to do all those great things you do , like burn cookies with the kids . victoria : that 's not funny . billy : okay , i 'll come over and burn cookies with the kids . how 's that ? victoria : you 're welcome anytime . billy : okay . victoria : bring phyllis . billy : really ? victoria : yeah . billy : you know , if you 're not comfortable with that , she would totally understand . victoria : she 's a part of your life now , which means she 's a part of the kids ' lives . that 's just how it goes now . and i think that things will go a lot smoother between us now that you and i are n't working together . billy : well , yeah , because you fired me . victoria : you do n't seem very miserable . billy : no , i 'm actually not at all . i enjoy not working . it 's actually fantastic . how 's your career change , by the way ? victoria : i have to admit , it 's kind of a relief . i go to work , i care a lot . it 's difficult sometimes , but at least i do n't feel the pressure of running my own company . who knows ? maybe one day i 'll be my own boss again , but for now , i 'm fine . i mean it . bring phyllis . we 'll celebrate . it 's gon na be a great holiday . billy : look at us , huh ? friends again . i like it . victoria : i do , too . nick : hey , all right ! more park supporters ! awesome ! mariah : the camera operator is just getting a coffee , but he 's gon na be ready to roll when the time comes . nick : okay , i 'm gon na go find someplace to hang this banner . if more people show up , just fill them in , let them know what the plan is . mariah : okay , captain . faith : [ sighs ] mariah : hey . we 're alone . he 's gone . you can talk to me . faith : about what ? mariah : about whatever is going on between you and scott . i know you 're avoiding him . come on , if you 're upset , you can talk to me . tell me why . cone of silence . sister swear ? faith : i 'm not a little kid anymore . please do n't treat me like one . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . hilary : [ sighs ] that was mariah at chancellor park . it turns out that nick newman is quite the local activist . jack : oh ? hilary : yeah , apparently , he 's staging a rally to oppose any future development on that land . jack : well , good for him . i will be there in spirit , if not in person . hilary : yes , you have enough on your plate with your mother and jabot and micromanaging my show . jack : what can i say ? i 'm a overachiever . and , by the way , this helps a lot , your meeting with me here . i appreciate it . hilary : well , you keep underwriting my show , and i will keep showing up . jack : oh , good . that 's good to know . hilary : jack ... you 're a really good friend , and you were the first person who gave me a break when i blew up my life . so if there 's anything that i could do to make your life easier ... jack : what 's going on ? you getting soft on me ? all this kind talk and baby pictures ... hilary : okay , you better watch it , all right ? friendship does not go that far . you 're a good man , jack . taking care of your mother . i 'm sure it 's not easy on dina . she 's feeling like a burden . i 'm sure it 's agony , a strong independent woman like that . especially when she 's so stubborn . jack : i suddenly realize how much you and she have in common . hilary : well , i do n't have any family , so i do n't have to worry about one day feeling like a burden . jack : speaking of that , what are you doing for christmas ? hilary : have we not met ? i 'm a little busy creating a media empire , so i will be working straight through . jack : so , no time off , huh ? hilary : no , i think i 'm just gon na let the other people deck the halls . `` the hilary hour `` does not believe in hiatuses . jack : that 's a shame . i was gon na invite you to have christmas with us , but , you know , you 're busy ... hilary : well , coming to my sponsor 's house , that would qualify as building my empire . jack : oh , building business relationships is terribly important . critical . hilary : yeah , and if that means coming and celebrating with you and your family , well , then , i guess ... i guess i accept . thank you , jack . jack : i look forward to it . now that we 're done here , i must address a sweet tooth that will not be ignored . hilary : [ chuckles ] sharon : obviously this was a mistake , and you 're not going to make time to talk today . scott : hey . hey , hey , hey . phone -- phone is going in my pocket . i 'm sorry . i do want to talk . we need to . sharon : but it 's like torture for you , and that worries me even more . maybe i 'm wrong . maybe we should just forget what i said and forget how you reacted . i ... do n't know where that leaves us . i mean , you live with me now , and my two daughters . scott : you 're right , i 'm avoiding , and we have to do this . both of us need to be honest about everything . you deserve that . i mean , what kind of guy am i if i ca n't give that to you ? sharon : so are you ready to do this , then ? to have this conversation ? scott : i am . sharon : knowing that whatever happens as a result ... happens ? scott : yeah , we just -- we ca n't do it here . too many distractions . come on . jack : nikki ? nikki : well , mr . abbott . how very nice to see you . where 's dina ? jack : she 's with mrs . martinez right now . she had a pastry craving and insisted they come from crimson lights . nikki : well , that 's a good sign , is n't it ? jack : some things she has a pretty firm grip on . other things ... she mistook a colleague of mine for traci in a video conference earlier . nikki : i 'm sorry . you 're a good son . you 're a brave man . jack : yeah , you say those words , and it sounds like pity . my mother 's the one who 's going through hell . i 'm just watching her do it . nikki : i say it completely out of admiration , jack . how many people can take on the world like you can ? jack : you know what , enough about me . let 's talk about something a lot more interesting . nikki : such as ? jack : i do n't know , you . nikki : trust me , there is absolutely nothing exciting about my life right now . jack : you seemed kind of lost in thought when i walked in . what 's on your mind ? nikki : well , there 's no fooling you , is there ? i have a difficult decision . earl grey and chamomile . jack : hey . hey . please , do n't lie to me . chelsea : hey . nick : hey . d ? did nobody show up ? nick : uh , just me , the girls , and a couple hundred genoa city loyalists . chelsea : [ gasps ] really ? nick : yeah , it was awesome . it 's gon na all be on the `` the hilary hour `` later , so you can check out the footage . we had some cheers , some chants , a bunch of signs , and one incredible banner . chelsea : that 's wonderful . nick : i did have to hand out a lot of hand warmers , though . chelsea : well , it 's a worthwhile investment . nick : you did n't think i could pull this off , did you ? chelsea : i did . nick : but you did n't stop worrying ever since i started in on it . chelsea : okay , that is not true . maybe i was , like , a little worried , at first . because victor was involved . nick : look , i 'm not worried about my dad . you should n't be , either . chelsea : you know what , i feel so bad now . i should have blown off my deadline to be there for you . nick : you 're gon na make the next one . chelsea : my david , going into battle with the anonymous goliath . nick : you 're picturing me like that statue -- naked , i mean . chelsea : [ giggles ] you did something really good today . something really worthwhile . and everybody , they showed up because of you , because you care , and you gave them something to care about . nick : well , we just have to keep at it until we know the park is safe from development . chelsea : oh , it 's gon na be safe 'cause there 's no stopping you . i 'm really proud . nick : it 'd probably be a good time to show me how proud you are . jack : i would hate to think i ruined our friendship when i said we should n't be together romantically . nikki : no , jack , we 're friends . we 'll always be friends . jack : okay , so talk to me . nikki : i did something rather impulsively , and now looking back on it , i think it was a mistake . jack : how bad ? nikki : it could ruin everything for me . i had my reasons , though . jack : and what were they ? nikki : oh , i was trying to beat victor at his own game , and ... now i think it 's backfiring on me . jack : funny , that 's how some of my favorite mistakes started . listen , maybe i can help you . nikki : no , i ca n't tell you , for your own good . jack : okay , i hope you are talking to someone you can trust . nikki : bringing other people into this mess , it just ... jack : nikki , you need to get out ahead of this thing . you let it unravel without you , you have no control , and then it 's just you against the inevitable . nikki : you tell me the last time you did that . jack : so do what i know you can do in this situation -- be smarter than me . mariah : what are you ordering ? faith . if you do n't want to be treated like a kid , do n't act like one . thank you . it 's just the two of us here , and i really need you to tell me what 's going on . this is about scott , obviously , and if you 're upset or ticked off , then i 'm the person to tell . i 'm not your mom . you 're not gon na upset me with whatever you have to say , and i 'm not your dad , either . so it 's not like you have to choose a side . i have one side , and that 's yours . so talk to me . faith : it 's nothing . it took me a while to get used to living with chelsea , too . mariah : so that 's what you 're saying this is ? you 're just getting used to having scott around ? mm , i do n't buy it . faith : so now i 'm a liar ? mariah : [ scoffs ] look . mom is gon na pick up on this . she 's gon na notice that you 're not even talking to scott , and she 's gon na ask what 's going on . what are you gon na do then , lie to her , as well ? faith : i do n't want to get in trouble . mariah : why , what did you do ? faith : i went to the park the other day to skate with my friends . after mom said i could n't go . sharon : okay , we 're here . it 's private . let 's say what needs to be said . scott : when you told me you loved me ... sharon : it scared you . scott : no , it moved me . sharon : that 's not what it seemed . scott : it was one of those moments that stops you in your tracks . sharon : well , you could n't have been surprised , scott . i mean , i asked you to move in with me and my kids . i would n't have added someone to the equation if i did n't love him . scott : but you invited me to live here without mentioning love , and i thought maybe that 's how this works . i move in , and love 's off the table until things develop into something more serious . sharon : something more serious than living under the same roof ? scott : yeah . sharon : oh , my god . scott : [ sighs ] i 'm sorry . i do n't have a ton of experience with long - term committed relationships , and that was by choice . i had my job , i had travel , and the risk ... when i did let myself fall in love , it just -- sharon : it ended badly , i know . scott : so i 've just avoided relationships in general . sharon : i asked you to move in here , and you said yes . so here we are . now , you can say that you were moved or you were touched and you were overwhelmed when i finally said the words , but this is where we are now . so i do n't know why you moved in here if ... if the words `` i love you `` would send you into a tailspin . did n't you know that you were just setting me up to be hurt ? devon : hello , hilary . hilary : hey . devon : thank you . hey , what do you , uh ... what do you have going on for the holidays ? what are your plans ? maybe you can come by and get a bite to eat and have a drink . hilary : i would love to , really , but i will be spending the day with the abbotts . devon : really ? hilary : really . devon : okay , well , you enjoy yourself , and if anything changes ... hilary : you will be the first to know . mariah : look , kiddo , i 'm serious , you really ca n't sweat the small stuff . faith : but what if mom finds out ? mariah : well , she 's not gon na find out from me . but here 's what i do n't understand . how does you going to the park without mom 's permission connect to scott ? faith : he was there , at the cafe in the park . i hid so he would n't see me . he was n't alone . mariah : who was he with ? faith : abby . mariah : were they fighting again ? i mean , they do that a lot . maybe it was about newman , something to do with grandpa or aunt victoria ... faith : i could n't hear what they were saying . but they started to leave . then scott came back ... and he kissed abby . like , really kissed her . scott : i hate this . i 'm not saying it right . when you said you loved me , it hit me . it made me realize that i have to make a decision about ... what i really want out of life . sharon : you know what that is now ? scott : i want you , sharon . i want this . i want all of this . you 're different than anyone i 've ever known . maybe that 's because you 've been through so much . you do n't waste time , you do n't play games . you know exactly what you want , agenda - free . do you have any idea how rare that is ? people flounder . they try and they fail and they give up and they move on . you opened up your heart to me in a way that no one ever has . or ever will . it makes me want to do the same . i love you , sharon . fully . truly . forever . nikki : victoria . can we talk in private ? victoria : yeah , let 's go in dad 's office . he 's out for the day . what 's wrong ? nikki : um ... have you heard anything new from j.t . about the audit ? victoria : no , not since we talked . why ? nikki : well , um ... victoria : is everything okay ? nikki : i have a confession to make . i hate even dragging you into this , but it 's just been eating away at me too much . victoria : what is it ? nikki : i stole from your father . i took funds from his personal account and moved them to an offshore bank . victoria : mom ... no . why ? nikki : if j.t . finds out ... victoria : he 's not gon na back down from this . nikki : i know ! that 's why if i ever discovers what i did , i -- victoria : you could go to prison . | nikki and victoria got together and talked about jt 's return and investigation . billy informed victoria and nikki that he was still angry with jt for taking reed from victoria all those years ago . victoria hoped to help reed reconcile with jt . billy urged victoria to have some fun . victoria told billy that he could bring phyllis with him when he came to visit the kids . nick and devon discussed the purchase of chancellor park by a mystery buyer . sharon felt like scott had been avoiding her since she said she loved him , and she insisted that they talk . scott kept putting the conversation off , but eventually , he told her that her declaration made him think about what he wanted in life , and he wanted her . hilary met with jack to discuss the direction of her show . he was proud of hilary for embracing the more positive and upbeat angle that he 'd insisted on . jack was n't thrilled that hilary interviewed cane , which gave free press to chancellor , a rival . jack vowed to best victor and cane , and hilary was pleased to see jack 's competitive side reemerging . she showed jack pictures of sam and talked about holding him . hilary accepted jack 's invitation to christmas dinner . devon later invited hilary to spend the holiday with him , but she told him she had plans . |
[ previously_on ] abby : we want you to be the chef at the new restaurant that we 're opening . we are still opening a restaurant , right ? devon : oh , we are , if lola agrees to cook the way she did tonight . mia : this has been my best night since moving here . thank you , nikki . nikki : i look forward to a long , mutually beneficial relationship . you know things . victoria : things that could destroy us and our families . nikki : it comes down to us versus you . tessa : i did n't tell you the whole truth . nikki and victoria were n't alone . sharon was there , too . jack : so you 're not playing games with me ? kerry : not on purpose . give me another chance ? jack : it is looking fantastic . i left some pictures of last year 's decorations . use them as a guide , but , simply put , i want jaws to drop . i want it to look like santa 's gon na slide down that chimney any second now . oh , and the tree should be here within the hour . make sure all of the ornaments are out for everyone . and when you think that you have enough lights on the tree , hang one more strand . mariah : what were you thinking ? sharon : about what ? what 's wrong ? mariah : tessa ! she is an emotional wreck because of the hell that you three inflicted on her . sharon : i 'm sure she 'll survive . vermin usually does . mariah : does it even matter to you what kind of trauma you caused ? sharon : i wish there were another way of getting the answers we needed . i really do . mariah : so instead of sitting her down like an actual human being , asking her questions , you were okay with nikki and victoria threatening physical harm , or worse . sharon : no . mariah : then what ? sharon : we had to make sure she was n't responsible for the fires at the stables and planting that evidence . we had to make sure she was n't the one who 's trying to frame victor . mariah : i do n't know what happened to make you do something like this , but ... this is heartless ! sharon : she blackmailed us , mariah ! and what did she do when she got caught ? lied . over and over again . what did she do with the money ? lied about giving it to charity . what did she do with the video from the night that j.t . died ? lied about giving us the only copy . she is not the innocent victim that she has you believing she is , and she brought this upon herself . mariah : you were the one that took part in the murder and a cover - up . remember that . mia : looking for this ? you want it ? come get it . i wo n't bite . well , maybe just a little , but i promise you 'll like it . i missed that . rey : missed what ? mia : that look . like you 'd walk through broken glass to have me . rey : you 're a beautiful , desirable woman . mia : i 'm your wife . we belong together . rey : we 've talked about this . somewhere along the road , everything went bad . mia : we 're getting back on track , right ? i can see it in your eyes every time you look at me . every time we 're close like this . you can feel it , too . i know you do . stay . rey : i can't . mia : you could . rey : it 's not the kind of job that i can just call in sick , hmm ? mia : sometimes i think you love that job more than you love me . but at least whatever you love , you give it 100 % . rey : nothing less . i 'll see you tonight . abby : are you sure ? lola : mm - hmm . kyle : hey . i got here as quick as i could . lola : i 'm glad you 're here . i did n't want to go through this alone . kyle : what 's going on ? lola : i do n't think i 'm ever going to get my truck up and running again . kyle : whoa , what about your pop - up restaurant here ? focus on that . lola : i wo n't have time . kyle : why not ? lola : i kind of got this new job . kyle : you -- what ? lola : i am the head chef of a new restaurant , my own restaurant . [ laughter ] kyle : are you serious ? how ? abby : devon and i are the owners . arturo : but my little sister 's running the kitchen . kyle : what ? this is for real ? abby : as real as it gets . kyle : this is -- lola : amazing , right ? kyle : what you 've always wanted . lola : but bigger and better , and i wanted you to be the first person i told . kyle : now the whole town is going to know , starting now . abby : no , wait , kyle , i have a plan ! lola : what are you doing ? kyle : excuse me ! ladies and gentlemen , your next round of hot chocolates is on me , in honor of my girlfriend , who also happens to be genoa city 's newest sensation , chef lola rosales ! abby : oh , yeah ! additional sponsorship jack : i told you you 'd make a boatload of money before christmas . nicholas did n't name this place dark horse by mistake . thanks . if you 're happy , we 're happy . just come to us the next time you want to buy . or sell . yeah , we got your covered . i 'd love to get together and celebrate . tonight ... [ cellphone rings ] kerry : hello , phyllis . yeah , working on that right now . [ chuckles ] yeah . okay , just one second . lola : it 's just all happening so fast . arturo : yeah , well , wait till you hear my ideas about lighting and fenestration and the kitchen layout . 21st century . abby : well , we can have a meeting , everyone can throw out their ideas . you can tell us about a menu . mia : just the people i wanted to see . lola : hi , mia . mia : i have the best news . it 's gon na knock you out . i 'm so glad you 're seated . arturo : wow . that 's great . let 's hear it . mia : you are looking at the new personal stylist of none other than mrs . nikki newman ! [ squeals ] arturo : that 's fantastic . lola : oh , she 's the a - lister you had an appointment . mia : can you believe it ? [ giggles ] abby : you must be so proud . kyle : congratulations , mia . mia : thanks . first phyllis , now nikki . i mean , this could be the start of something big . abby : well , lola has some exciting news of her own . why do n't you tell her what you 've got cooking ? i 'm sure she 'll be thrilled . mariah : you know , you 're the reason that tessa and i are still together , so , really , i should be thanking you . sharon : this i 've got to hear . mariah : she was on her way to the coffeehouse , and i was going to break up with her , but she did n't show up there . instead , she called me , sobbing on the phone from the middle of nowhere . sharon : and you dropped everything and ran to the aid of the poor , defenseless scam artist . mariah : she was terrified . the way the three of your treated her ... sharon : we did n't touch her . mariah : just because you did n't leave scars does n't mean that you did n't do any damage . you crossed a line ! sharon : not as many as tessa has . mariah : oh , so that gives you the right to judge her ? sharon : as a matter of fact , yes , it does . as much as you may not want to hear this , it 's my job as your mother to tell you -- mariah : you know what , you 're absolutely right . i do n't want to hear it . sharon : but this is n't love . this has got `` long con `` tattooed all over it . tessa knew that you were done with this . you were pulling away , you were being secretive . you were spending less time at home . she had to have known , and now she 's using what happened the other night to keep you with her . mariah : no , no , that 's not true . sharon : she has a pattern of doing unthinkable an unforgivable things . mariah : and what you did , mom , was unforgettable . so i 'm asking you please leave her alone . sharon : no , i ca n't do that , not until i 'm sure that she 's out of your life for good . mariah : please , please do n't make me choose between the two of you . sharon : you wo n't have to because i 'm not going anywhere . she 's hurting you and she 's got you tied up in knots . mariah : i 'm not listening to this . sharon : mariah , she will never stop until you put an end to it ! [ door slams ] mia : head chef of your own restaurant ? lola : it 's not that big of a deal . mia : no ! abby : lola ! do n't be modest . it 's not every day that devon hamilton opens a restaurant . you 'll have celebrities and hit - makers fighting for reservations . mia : i do n't know what to say . lola : you were right , mia . this is just the beginning . abby : sure . yeah , mia 's starting out small , and you 're starting at a top - tier restaurant ! arturo : you 've both got a lot to be proud of . lola : and once people find out who is behind nikki newman 's new look , well , i 'm sure people are gon na come and bang down your door . kyle : yeah , no doubt . arturo : not a lot of people can say they 've lived up to nikki newman 's high expectations , so good job , mia . mia : thanks . well , i should get going . lola , oh my -- i 'm so pleased for you . lola : thank you . you , too . mia : gracias . lola : see ya . abby : bye ! okay , we better head to work . i can not wait to write down all of my ideas and run them by devon . arturo : hey , and in case i have n't said it recently , i am so proud of you . lola : thank you . my head is still spinning . abby : i 'll call you later . bye , kyle . lola : bye . i ca n't stop smiling . kyle : you deserve this . you worked so hard for it . lola : all the hard work is yet to come , and , besides , as i always say , the chef is only as good as her last course , and i have an hour until the lunch rush , so ... kyle : oh ! we need to celebrate . lola : what do you have in mind ? kyle : mm , jabot 's christmas party is coming up . lola : swanky ? kyle : definitely . lola : well , i can finally use that dress that 's been dying of boredom in my closet . kyle : mm . get catered to instead of doing the catering . lola : my favorite guy , my favorite time of year ... kyle : mmm . lola : now get out of here 'cause i got to start working . kyle : yes , chef . sharon : maybe we can discuss more ways your organization can help our domestic violence victims . i would love to do lunch . i will see you then . thanks . hey . i was hoping i 'd run into you before i leave . i have a lunch with the director of the shelter -- rey : what do you need ? sharon : well , i do n't want to step on your case , or anything . rey : good , then don't . sorry . it 's -- it 's nothing that you said , it 's just , uh ... it 's been a hell of a morning . sharon : guess that 's going around . rey : still , i should n't have taken it out on you . sharon : maybe i should have been prepared , you know . it 's the second time that 's happened to me today . rey : who 's the culprit ? sharon : me , according to mariah . rey : ah , the old mother - daughter dust - up . sharon : you know , we 've had our ups and downs before , but ... this just feels different . rey : what are you two fighting about ? sharon : love . she 's just missing every red flag that comes her way . the object of her affection is an unfeeling manipulative backstabbing liar , and mariah ca n't or wo n't shake herself free . rey : how 'd she get mixed up with someone like that ? sharon : the heart wants what it wants , i guess . rey : it 's a tough one . sharon : what if lola were dating someone like that ? rey : i would do a background check , put a tail on him , haul him in for questioning , and i 'd let him know that if he did anything to hurt my sister , i would be the worst enemy he ever had , and i 'd do everything within legal limits to erase him from my life . you know , the usual . sharon : it 's a pity you do n't have kids . you 'd be a great dad , rey . [ cellphone rings ] i better , uh ... sharon : go . i 'm fine . thanks . rey : anytime . hi . mia : i know you 're busy at work and you have your hands full ... rey : what 's wrong ? mia : everything . rey : what do you need ? mia : you . uh , how long till you get home ? i need to see you . rey : i 'll be there as soon as i can . abby : okay , where should we start ? arturo : let 's talk about what you did to mia . abby : whoa , whoa , whoa . what i did to her ? arturo : yeah , well , you know what a big deal it was for her to get nikki as a new client , and you just ran right over her . abby : no , all i did was tell her the other good news happening in her family . arturo : yeah , baby , but it 's the way that you did it . you made it seem like her news was nothing . abby : so , what , you want me to bend over backwards and act like she hung the moon because she got a job plucking nikki 's eyebrows ? arturo : okay , come on , no job shaming . abby : i 'm happy for her . i 'm happy that she got a job . i really am . arturo : i know for a fact that it 's not easy , coming to a new place , trying to make new friends , and starting with nothing . abby : she has plenty . she has a husband who makes a decent salary -- oh , and she 's got you running interference . arturo : you look at mia and you see a woman who -- abby : i see a woman who destroyed her marriage and broke a few hearts along the way and ruined your relationship with your brother . arturo : yeah , well , i played a role in that . look , mia is just like anyone who grew up with nothing and wants more . underneath it all , she 's just this insecure kid with big dreams . she just wants ... abby : no , please . please , go on . i am dying to hear more about the way you see mia . arturo : [ inhales sharply ] abby : [ scoffs ] tessa : sharon ? sharon : are you stalking me now ? tessa : no , i 'm applying for a job . sharon : here ? tessa : yeah , but i was hoping we could talk . sharon : tessa . tessa : it would only be for a minute . sharon : whatever this is -- tessa : please . just hear me out . sharon : you have one minute . i assume this is about mariah . tessa : it is . sharon : you do know that she was going to break up with you the night we went into the woods.-tessa : yes . she told me . sharon : so why are you still here ? tessa : i love her . sharon : how can you say you love someone who was going to dump you a few days ago ? have you no dignity ? tessa : when i needed someone , she was there . sharon : and you had no one else to turn to . that should tell you something . tessa : like it or not , mariah and i are in love , and you can refuse to accept that , but you 're not my breaking my heart . you 're hurting mariah , and you 're destroying your relationship with her . but if that 's what you want , be my guest . sharon : you 're a special kind of smart , are n't you ? you 're not smart enough to leave , but you are smart enough to know that mariah 's only staying with you out of guilt over what happened , that you brought on yourself . the fact that you 're willing to let her do that tells me how very little you actually care about her . [ doorbell rings ] [ door opens ] jack : thought i heard the bell . you look , uh -- i 'm sorry , i 'm speechless . kerry : glad i stuck around . jack : that makes two of us . kerry : definitely worth the wait . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . arturo : look , mia can be a lot of things , but she is definitely not a threat to us . abby : i never thought she was . arturo : really ? look , all i 'm saying is if you keep trying to make her feel minimized or like she 's not living up to the people around her , it 's just gon na put a wedge between all of us . when she gets hurt , she fights back . fights back ugly . when you least expect it . abby : i already told you , i 'm not afraid of her . arturo : i do n't want you to be . all i want is for everyone to be happy . i want mia to be happy . i want her to be ecstatic . abby : [ sighs ] arturo : confident and successful . you know why ? because if mia 's happy , rey 's happy . and if those two are peaceful and content , that will make me ecstatic , which will make you full of sunshine , over the moon , good vibes , great energy . you see , it 's just a full circle of bliss . abby : mm . dream on , dreamer . arturo : baby , please do not engage . abby : the very fact that you feel this need to protect her ... arturo : no , that 's -- that 's not what i 'm doing . abby : well , it seems like that . look , mia needs to realize , in no uncertain times , that her old way of doing things is not gon na fly in genoa city because someone will take her down . rey : hey . that looks good . [ chuckles ] have n't seen one of these in years . mia : i went to a little store that sells craft beers . rey : it 's nice . thank you . mia : remember when we were first married ? we were unstoppable back then . rey : well , the present is n't so bad , is it ? mia : i 've been trying , rey . i 've been trying so hard to make it all work , and i just kept running into walls . and then -- boom ! a brand - new client . a big- wig . i was dying to tell someone . so , i ran into arturo and lola . when i saw them downstairs with kyle and abby , i decided to tell them the big news , but ... all they could talk about was lola 's even bigger , more fantastic news , that she 's gon na be a chef at this fancy new restaurant ... rey : are you kidding me ? that 's -- mia : you , too ? rey : sorry . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . mia . mia . talk to me . come on . mia : i do n't know what i was thinking . i do n't belong here . it 's too cold . and i 'm not just talking about the weather . it 's the people . it 's like their hearts are frozen to anything new . there 's this ... this invisible bubble around everything i want , and i 'll just never fit in . rey : it 's just gon na take some time . mia : i 'm lonely , rey . i 've never felt so alone in my life . it 's probably because i feel loneliest when i 'm with you . do n't get me wrong , i admire you for taking our marriage vows so seriously . but if we 're just going through the motions , if your heart 's not in it , then ... we should just go our separate ways . i wo n't hate you . i could never hate you . we will be best friends . have some good memories . but this limbo we 're living in , it 's killing me . i miss you , rey . rey : hey , hey , hey . mia : i miss us , but if -- if that 's not what you want , if you 're happier without me here , then i 'll just -- rey : hey . hey , hey , hey . mia : i just want you happy . that 's all i 've ever wanted , okay ? rey : i never stopped loving you . and when i love something ... mia : you give it 100 % . rey : always . kerry : i have to say , after your visit to jabot the other day , where you barely gave me a chance to explain myself , let alone say goodbye , the last thing i was expecting was this fancy dinner invitation , delivered by courier , no less . jack : well , i needed to get your attention somehow . kerry : i thought you might have decided it was n't worth the effort . jack : i said i was n't interested in playing games . that did n't mean i was n't interested in you . if the object was to intrigue me ... kerry : and if it was ? jack : i am intrigued . kerry : what was it exactly , hmm ? my , uh , smile ? my eyes ? jack : i think it was your dossier . kerry : you do n't say . jack : yeah . before we knew each other , i -- i knew that you were a well- respected scientist .... kerry : uh - huh . jack : ... brilliant , and list of achievements a mile long . everyone i talked to said that you were brilliant and hard - working and dedicated , and no one said a word to me about those eyes . or you grace . or your charm . or your wit . kerry : so imagine your surprise when you met me . jack : oh , yeah , my every expectation went right out the window . kerry : nothing like you expected , huh ? jack : no , you are brilliant and dedicated and fairly complicated , i think . kerry : well , imagine my expectations about you . jack abbott , titan of industry . jack : oh , dear . kerry : hmm ? crowned prince of the business world . [ giggles ] jack , your family is written about as if you 're american aristocracy . jack : so , when you met me , what ? you thought ... kerry : all business , all the time . no one ever mentioned your smile . jack : well , then . i propose a toast . kerry : mm . jack : to digging deeper . kerry : cheers . kerry : i love what you 've done with the place . very festive . jack : yeah ? kerry : mm - hmm . jack : not too shabby , huh ? kerry : my only question is -- when does this tree get the full abbott christmas treatment , hmm ? i mean , there is nothing sadder to me than an undressed christmas tree . jack : well , it was supposed to be done before you got here , but the tree came late . you hungry at all ? mrs. martinez has laid out some lovely things for us in the dining room . kerry : actually , i , um ... i have something far more exciting in mind . jack : oh ? kerry : mm - hmm . mariah : hey ! tessa : [ sighs ] mariah : i 'm sorry . tessa : no . mariah : i did n't mean to scare you . tessa : no , it 's not you . i 'm sorry , i , uh ... i 've been , uh , jumping sky - high anytime anyone comes near . i , uh , keep thinking it 's sharon . mariah : well , you 're safe , okay ? tessa : i do n't think i will ever feel safe again . especially not here . was there nowhere else we could meet ? mariah : you 're fine . you 're with me , and i 've got your back . always . what are you working on ? tessa : oh , i was sending out résumés and filling out job applications . mariah : well , they 're still hiring holiday staff at the gcac . whatever happened to that ? tessa : you know , i memorized that menu like the back of my hand . i knew it backwards and forwards . plus , my interview could not have gone better . the manager loved me , said i had great energy and that i 'd be a perfect fit . mariah : okay , so what happened ? tessa : i did n't hear back . i guess it , uh , just did n't work out . do n't worry . i will find another job . i always land on my feet . mariah : there 's something else you 're not telling me , and do n't pretend there 's not because i know that look by now . tessa : it 's nothing . mariah : tessa , i ca n't help if you do n't tell me what it is . tessa : i ran into sharon at the club , and she hates me , and she will always hate me . and i have to figure out a way of living with that while living with her daughter . mariah : wait , what did she do ? tessa : oh , it 's -- it 's over , you know , it 's fine . but we 're not . mariah : when did you see her ? tessa : after my interview . mariah : oh , my god . she is out of control , tessa . i know exactly why you did n't get that job . mia : i missed you . rey : me , too . mia : i never want anything to keep us apart ever again . rey : i wo n't let it . mia : mmm . we 're gon na communicate , okay ? talk . be a part of each other 's life . rey : i want that , too . so , tell me ... mia : what ? rey : everything . everything you 've been holding back . tell me -- tell me about this new gig , your new client . mia : it 's nikki newman . rey : you do n't say . mia : yeah , i mean , i 'm used to working with women with millions of dollars , influential friends , but ... she 's nothing like i expected . she 's so nice and funny . rey : mm . mia : did you know she used to be an exotic dancer ? incredible , right ? rey : yeah , that 's -- that 's one word for it . mia : she started with nothing . now she 's a woman with everything she could wish for . rey : yeah , except a husband who would come back to her from wherever he 's run off to . mia : i 'm sure there 's a simple explanation for that . rey : yeah . you want to know what it is ? victor newman 's my main suspect in the murder of j.t . hellstrom . mia : yeah , but ... you do n't have enough evidence to back that up . just enough to embarrass his family and make this man your enemy . rey : whoa , whoa , whoa . wait a minute , wait a minute . how do you know this ? have you discussed this with her ? mia : no , no , no , no . not really , but , i mean , all she said was that victor 's innocent and that he would never kill the father of his grandson . rey : mia ... mia : look , i believe her . rey : did it ever occur to you -- okay . why do you think she came here ? why do you think she 's pulling you in ? why do you think she hired the wife of the lead detective who 's investigating her husband ? mia : of course i know . she 's doing everything it takes to protect the man she loves . same thing i 'm doing right now . jack : you know , you learn a lot about someone by how they decorate a tree . kerry : is that a compliment or a critique ? jack : i 'm a little surprised that , as a scientist , you would approach it in such a ... haphazard way . no , i appreciate the creativity and the enthusiasm ... kerry : wow . i rather assumed you 'd have butlers and engineers and a team of cherubim here to make sure everything 's just so . jack : [ chuckles ] actually , the angels and the engineers come while we 're sleeping and fix everything that we 've done . they do it every year . here we go . kerry : cheeky . jack : ta - da ! so ... what do you think ? kerry : it 's difficult to tell . jack : what do you think now ? kerry : [ gasps ] it really is gorgeous . jack : it really is . kerry : perfect . mariah : every time i think that you 've sunk to a new low , you manage to outdo yourself . sharon : i beg your pardon ? mariah : what were you hoping to accomplish , keeping tessa from a job at the club ? sharon : i did nothing of the kind . i simply told the truth , that she 's a liar , a thief , and a blackmailer . mariah : so you 're not even denying it . sharon : you know , it was my responsibility to do that , and i would do it again in a heartbeat . mariah : you 're not giving her a chance . sharon : i 'm helping that place , just like i 'm trying to help you because i 'm your mother and i love you . mariah : and tessa loves me , too ! sharon : tessa is manipulating you because that 's what she does because she can , and if you refuse to get yourself out of a relationship with that criminal and you refuse to see the truth and she will not let you go on her own free will , then i , as the person who loves you the most of earth , am gon na have to make sure that she has no other choice . arturo : abby , hang on . hang on , hang on , hang on . you know that i 'm crazy about you . abby : i do , because you have impeccable taste . arturo : correct . and i love how strong you are , i love that you never take no for an answer , and i love how passionate you are about the things you care about . i love , love , love that you believe in us enough to fight for us . but i know mia , and i 'm worried that if you keep on baiting her and trying to make her feel ridiculous or small , this is n't gon na end well for anybody . abby : she does n't scare me . i 've dealt with plenty of women like her . arturo : yeah , but there is only one mia , and if you knew her like i know her , you 'd worry , too . big time . mia : you practically admitted it yourself . the evidence you have against victor newman is not enough . rey : forget what i said . i want to know exactly what you told his wife . mia : nothing ! it 's not like you would actually tell me anything about that . rey : i ca n't have you going off at the mouth , jeopardizing things , mia . mia : i swear , i did n't say anything . can i help it if my client felt like she could open up to me ? she genuinely feels like this is turning into a witch hunt ! rey : she said that , did she ? mia : no , no , not in so many words . rey : oh , so this is your opinion ? mia : i felt that she and i made a real connection . it was obvious she needed someone to talk to . and that 's part of my job , to lend a sympathetic ear . and , from what she said , it sounded like her husband is not as guilty as you think , and i just do n't want you to make a mistake , rey . rey : mia , these people are using you . mia : no . i hope you do n't let your biases get in the way of the truth . rey : it 's like i 'm talking to nikki newman herself . boy , you learn fast , do n't you ? those are her words , mia , not yours . you do n't see what is going on here with -- mia : rey , you do n't get it ! those people are not like us , okay ? you do n't want them as your enemies ! rey : oh , so you expect me to ignore evidence that could prove the man is a murderer just so they can be your friends ? you listen to me , mia . you get this through your head . nikki newman is not your friend . she will never be your friend . whatever carrot she is dangling , there is a stick that she will use to beat you with . whatever fairy tale is playing in your head , there are no stars in the sky that 's gon na work out for you . mia : i was only trying to help you . [ crying ] jack : i have to admit , i did not have the holiday spirit , until now . kerry : well , brilliant of me to suggest decorating the tree , then . jack : absolutely brilliant . you are full of surprises . kerry : can you stand one more ? jack : try me . kerry : all right . take my hand . jack : where are you taking me ? kerry : right ... here . jack : mistletoe . kerry : as a chemist , i have to inform you that it is a parasitic little plant , poisonous to humans , but i believe there is a christmas tradition that accompanies it . jack : i think you 're right . kerry : well , we must n't break tradition . | jack and kerry decorate the abbott christmas tree and have a nice talk where they larn more about each other they comclude their second official date with a kiss under the mistetoe . arturo and abby disagree when arturo tells abby that she should n't have been so rude to mia when she told everyone that nikki was her first client for her new business . mia turns on the fake tears to get rey to console her and they make love but rey gets upset when mia mentions nikki is her new client because he knows nikki is using mia to see what information tey has about victior and why he considers him a suspect . mariah and sharon get into a an arguement because sharon thinks tessa is running a long con on mariah and mariah does n't think this is the case . sharon tells mariah she will do anything she has to do to get tessa out of her life . |
michael : so one way for you to feel less crummy for having to prosecute victor would be for me to cut a deal . chris : this is n't about my feelings . michael : like hell it is n't . you 're wracked with guilt for having to prosecute your old friend victor and a certain ex - fiancé . chris : i did n't commit the crime , michael . it was the two of you . someone would have to do this job if it was n't me . and its true -- that person might not be inclined to offer you a deal . do you wan na know why ? the evidence is good , and it 's getting better . pete hudson was the first to cave under pressure . trust me . there will be more . michael : you actually want me to believe that you 're doing me a favor , even though you could make this whole thing go away . chris : make it go away -- how ? michael : forget it . you 'd never do something like that . chris : look , i ca n't promise you total immunity , but if victor is convicted on the basis of your testimony -- michael : do you hear how ugly that sounds ? chris : yeah , of course i do , but what about when you and victor both are convicted and go to jail ? do you like that better ? come on , michael , be smart . it does n't make any sense to martyr yourself to save victor . he is going down either way . [ scene_break ] victoria : hello ! dad ? hi . ( door slams ) victor : hi , sweetheart . thanks for coming so quickly . victoria : well , you know , you call , i respond . that 's the way it works . victor : is that the way it works ? victoria : what 's going on ? victor : sit down . we need to talk . victoria : okay . is this something i do n't want to hear ? victor : mm - hmm . victoria : this has to do with nicholas , does n't it ? victor : mm - hmm . victoria : what has he done to you ? victor : perhaps the question should rather be ... what does nicholas think i 've done to him or to all of you ? victoria : is he right about that ? have you done something ? all right , let 's hear it . i want to hear the whole story . i want to know what happened . [ scene_break ] anita : sweetheart , are you sure you do n't want some breakfast ? sal : the way that guy was talking to you was a crime . bobby : who ? hodges ? i do n't notice him . sal : yeah ? angelo said the chump who shut you down had a kid dancing at your club . tell me hodges ai n't the one , bobby . because whoever did that , should n't be walking around , much less talking . frederick : honey , drink your juice . brittany : i do n't want any damn juice ! anita : hey , watch your language . brittany : how could you do this to me ? how could you embarrass me like that in front of my friends ? frederick : i could n't just sit by and watch those men take advantage of you . brittany : dad , do n't you get it ? i 'm talking about all the stuff that you hate . this was my chance to put that all behind me . i 'd never have to take my clothes off in public again . but instead , you blew it for me . how could you be so stupid ? [ scene_break ] dru : honey , i am so glad we had newman 's jet . can you imagine if we had to fly commercial ? we 'd be still flying ! ( laughs ) neil : ( sighs ) i 'm still trying to figure out what day it is . dru : honey , it 's the day before our wedding . we are in japan . neil : yeah , yeah , like that really tells me anything . dru : what are you talking about , precious ? it is all you need to know . neil : i 'm just glad that lily 's sharing a room with olivia until after our wedding night . dru : well , you know , maybe i should sleep in auntie olivia 's room , too . you know , they say its bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the wedding . neil : i think we 're way beyond superstitions by now , do n't you ? dru : we need all the help we can get . you know what ? you should go wash up . neil : wash up ? dru : mm - hmm . neil : no , i 'm good . you go ahead . dru : no , i still have stuff to put away . go ahead . take a shower . neil : oh , lord . all right , listen , i will ... be in ... dru : ooh ! neil : the shower . dru : okay . whoo ! ( wolf whistles ) dru : it 's all in japanese . how am i supposed to make a call ? [ scene_break ] vanessa : you know what this reminds me of ? damon : what 's that ? vanessa : that week we spent in the virgin islands . damon : really ? now let me see . well , there was sand . there was sun . there was the sound of the ocean , but i really do n't recall it being anything like this . vanessa : no . i just meant you and me -- together , alone in our sweet little hotel room . romance , darlin ' , it is in the air . it 's a wedding , you know . so no more secrets between us , right ? ( telephone rings ) vanessa : someone has rotten timing . i 'm gon na go look at my bedroom . ( telephone rings ) ( ring ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : well , i do n't know what you want me to do . i mean , they just ca n't produce , you know , a hotel room out of thin air . jack : well , look , we 'll make the best of this , okay ? phyllis : yeah , yeah , we will . do n't strain yourself . jack : maybe there 's a sofa bed . no , no such luck . phyllis : hmm , too bad . so that leaves one question -- who will get the only bed ? [ scene_break ] frederick : honey , people like marsino do n't have connections with legitimate people in the music business . brittany : what makes you so sure ? you do n't know bobby . frederick : yeah . i know his type . believe me , if his friend had any real influence , he 'd be living in los angeles or nashville , not in genoa city . brittany : dad , you 're wrong . mr. staley travels . he 's looking for someone fresh . anita : ( scoffs ) brittany : bobby told him about me . anita : honey , you are so smart and beautiful and strong - willed , but you are so naive in so many ways . frederick : these men are conning you , sweetheart . brittany : this is my life . i just want to see if i can make it as a singer . why are you two doing this ? frederick : kitten , do you have any idea of the odds against you ? brittany : what are you afraid of , that i 'm gon na fail ? or are you afraid that i 'm gon na succeed and prove you wrong ? [ scene_break ] bobby : you better not be blowin ' smoke , sal . this girl deserves the best . sal : what do you want from me , bobby , huh ? i 'm doin ' you a favor even showin ' up in this place . bobby : all right , who are these contacts of yours ? sal : what 's to know ? they 're contacts , music people . bobby : yeah , and how do you know 'em ? you just meet 'em , like , one time in an airport bar ? sal : get outta here . i 'm talkin ' about numbers i can call , huh -- one time . i got one shot . now if i bring in some no - talent chick or some kid who 's gon na split with mommy and daddy halfway through negotiations , that 's it , door closes . bobby : look , this girl 's dynamite , trust me . sal : yeah ? i 'm just not too sure if her life 's too screwed up to see this thing through . bobby : unh - unh . she can handle her parents . sal : oh , she 's doing such a good d job of it so far . bobby : right . she 's playin ' nice , lettin ' 'em yell at her . it 's not gon na be a problem . sal : you sure are quick to try and get this girl 's career started , huh ? what 's the matter , pal ? ai n't no record deal , no slap and tickle ? bobby : like i said , she 's a great singer . sal : okay , whatever you say . just remember , while you 're pushing your little songbird to fame and fortune , you got a business of your own to run . bobby : hey , business comes first before anything else . make sure our friend knows that . sal : oh , he knows that , but it comes down to money , like everything . bobby : did i ever miss a payment , sal ? sal : no , and as long as you keep your priorities straight and do n't get too carried away playing talent agent , maybe you wo n't . [ scene_break ] victoria : so nicholas was right -- the abnormalities that he noticed in the sales figures , they were artificially induced . victor : right . victoria : why ? what on earth were you thinking ? victor : i wish i could say to you i was n't thinking , that i did this on impulse . victoria : but that 's not true . this was a carefully orchestrated plan . victor : right . victoria : do you have any idea how upsetting this is to me ? i mean , basically , what you 're saying is that you had no confidence in me , in my division , in my skills at marketing to make safra a success without you intervening . victor : right , you could say that i did n't have enough faith in you . victoria : you admit it . victor : if there 's one person in all of this that i 've undervalued , it is you , my daughter . victor : and i apologize to you for that . i always thought it was best for nicholas if he became the heir apparent . that was a dreadful mistake . victoria : because he betrayed you . victor : you know ? victoria : i do n't know what he did , but i know he was determined to do something . victor : he turned me in to the authorities . victoria : oh , my god . victor : he 's determined to put me in jail . victoria : oh , my god . [ scene_break ] dru : i ca n't talk right now . neil could come in any moment . just be there . damon : drucilla , will you just let me handle this alone , please ? dru : not an option . five minutes , i 'll meet you in the garden . bye . vanessa : who was on the phone ? damon : the concierge . just checking to find out if our room was okay . vanessa : why would the concierge ... damon . damon : yes , vanessa . vanessa : i 'm on your side , you know . damon : that 's good to know . vanessa : you are a very frustrating man . damon : i was just heading out for a little while . you need anything ? vanessa : well , can i come along ? vanessa : okay , never mind . i 've got some unpacking to do anyway . damon : i wo n't be long . vanessa : well , just save a little time for us together , okay ? damon : yeah . i will . vanessa : the concierge , right . you are keeping secrets , damon . why ? [ scene_break ] michael : ( thinking ) when your father hired me as his attorney , i , in a sense , became his advocate . so yes , i do stand between him and his enemies . but take a bullet for him ? i do n't know . fall on my sword for him ? it could happen under certain circumstances . look , listen to me . the truth is the only likely reason that i would stand and fight for your father is because i wanted to win your admiration . victoria : mine ? michael : yes , ma'am . victoria : am i blushing ? michael : it 's okay . it 's good for the circulation . michael : so back to business . according to you , victor is going down either way . and also according to you , you still need my testimony . do i sense a bit of inconsistency there ? a little white lie to get me to deal maybe ? chris : call it what you want . we both know you 're in a tough position . you 've watched clients sweat out the exact issues -- do i save myself ? can i handle going to jail again ? michael : i have weighed the pros and cons of this a hundred times . michael : there 's only one way out of this for me . chris : and that 's to tell the truth . michael : yeah . right , you are . i did it . it was all my idea . victor did n't even know about it until it was over . that 's my story , and i 'm stickin ' to it . chris : have you been listening to me at all ? michael : the only deal i can give you is you leave victor alone for a full and complete confession from me . chris : so you 're taking the bullet for victor . michael : nobody said anything about bullets . it all started when i found some funds in a discretionary account in the legal department . and i wanted to ingratiate myself with victor . so i got in touch with display and product placement chiefs at a number of safra retailers . i spread the money around quite generously , and you know the results of that . i mean , boy , victor was as mad as a hornet when he found out . chris : this is such a crock . you are making it up as you go along . michael : when i do think about it , i think maybe i should 've been more careful . but then maybe i should n't have done anything at all . you know , safra is a pretty good product . chris : just stop . stop . do you have any idea what you 're gon na do to yourself by making this your version of events ? michael : yes . yes . but hey , that truth is the truth . comes the day you have to face the music . chris : i ca n't believe you 're doing this . michael : i hope you 're taking notes . chris : okay . this is how you want to play it ? remember , i tried to help you . michael : i appreciate that , christine , i really do . chris : save it for the judge , okay ? michael : you 're letting your personal feelings get in the middle of this , and that 's a bad idea . chris : i do n't have any personal feelings , not for someone who cares so little about himself . michael : boy . [ scene_break ] dru : ( humming ) dru : there we go . dru : wow , that was such a quick shower , honey . neil : oh , no , no , no . i have n't gotten in yet . i just wanted to see you , my wife to be . talk about a lucky man . dru : yes , you are . and you could be luckier if you would get into that shower . neil : you going somewhere ? dru : well , i was gon na go for a walk . you know , i 'm kinda nervous about the wedding , and i need to calm down and everything . and then i thought i 'd take a nap , and you can take a nap with me if you want to . neil : no , how about this ? why do n't i go get dressed , and i 'll join you for your walk ? dru : no , no , no . no , baby , you take your shower . and i 'll take a walk , okay ? i wo n't go far , i promise . i 'm just gon na explore the garden , okay ? neil : mm - hmm . well , i 'll be here if you need me . dru : i always need my man . that 's why we 're doing this marriage thing again , right ? neil : yes . dru : i love you . you 're good enough to eat . see you in a little while . neil : yeah . see you in a little while . neil : let 's try redial . ( telephone rings ) ( rings ) vanessa : hello . hello ? is anyone there ? neil : vanessa . why would you be calling vanessa lerner 's room ? damon . damn it , drucilla , what are you hiding ? [ scene_break ] jack : look , we can argue this all day long . phyllis : i do n't wan na argue with you . jack : okay , i 'm gon na put my foot down . i 'm sleeping on the sofa . you sleep in the bed , that 's it . phyllis : no , no , no , no . look , look , look . this sofa is great for me . look , i 'm the right length . you would be too long . jack : phyllis , do n't be a martyr , okay ? phyllis : i 'm not being a martyr . i 'm hardly being a martyr , jack . it 's just , i know how tired you are and how much stress you 're under . jack : well , thank you for your concern , but let 's do things my way . phyllis : okay . we 'll do things your way . if you change your mind , just -- jack : i 'll let you know . i promise . ( telephone rings ) phyllis : hello . neil : phyllis , its neil . phyllis : hey , what do you need ? neil : hey , is the coast clear ? phyllis : um , yeah . jack just left a little bit ago . listen , you have to be careful . neil : yeah , yeah , yeah . listen , i want you to meet me at the cafe downstairs as soon as possible . phyllis : why ? neil : it 's about damon and dru . you 're right , the e two are definitely up to something . and we 're damn well gon na find out what it is . [ scene_break ] victoria : do you think it 's gon na come to that ? i ca n't stand the thought of you in jail . victor : i do n't think it will come to that . no charges have been filed as of yet . i doubt any will be . victoria : so this is a lot of saber rattling . victor : perhaps . victoria : i do n't really know what to say . victor : i guess you 're very disappointed at your dad , are n't you ? victoria : i just wish you had n't done this . victor : if it 's any consolation , i think i 've learned something from this . victoria : i guess that means something coming from you . victor : i have n't yet told you why i asked you to come over . victoria : this is n't it ? victor : you know that i 've asked your brother to take over the company . victoria : yeah , i know . victor : i realize that i have n't been fair to you . you 've always been loyal to me . even when you were very angry with me , you never betrayed me . you never would . victor : you and i are very much alike , you know . we are much more alike than your brother and i . victoria : where are you going with this ? victor : obviously , your brother will not be running the company . victoria : ( laughs bitterly ) victor : so what i 'm asking you is ... will you accept the responsibility of taking over the company for me ? victoria : i ca n't tell you how long i have waited to hear you say those words . i have lived for this . victor : are you saying yes ? victoria : no . i ca n't . i ... too much has happened . victor : but i thought -- victoria : i ... i 'm so angry with you . i ca n't believe you did something like this . my heart breaks that you would do something so foolish , that you would put yourself in such jeopardy , that you would put us in such jeopardy . i ... i ... i just ... it 's not that i 'm afraid of the challenge . i 'm not afraid of the challenge . i just , i ... victor : it 's not your dream , not now . victoria : not now . i 'm sorry . victor : come here . victor : do n't apologize , okay ? it 's nothing that you have done . nothing . blame it on me ... for not seeing the gem i had in you . my sweetheart . victoria : i 'm so afraid for you . i love you so much . i will always love you . victor : do n't be afraid for me . you just take care of yourself . victor : just know that i will always love you with all my heart . i love all of you . [ scene_break ] bobby : listen , sal , i 'll take care of the club . and i want you to take care of getting brittany a date to sing for somebody that can actually do something for her . sal : are you listening to me ? i work hard to make the connections i got . now this chick 's got scary things goin ' on , and her old man , he 's a freak . bobby : who , hodges ? he 's all talk . he 's used to getting what he wants in his small , little world . he thinks he can make thunder and lightening , but he ca n't . he 's nothin ' . sal : yeah , he shut you down once , bobby . bobby : that was my fault . sal : yeah , sellin ' beer to kids . bobby : it was a wake - up call . it wo n't happen again . listen , you could eat off the floors at marsino 's . girls do n't hook ; i do n't water down the booze . i run a clean joint . sal : but a guy like this , you know , connected in the community , he could make trouble . maybe we should have someone talk to hodges , you know , someone who can leave an impression . bobby : no , no , no . sal , there 's no reason to get primitive with the guy . he 's just having a problem with his little girl growing up , that 's all . he 's not a threat . sal : all right . if i go to bat for this girl , you guarantee i 'm not wasting my time . bobby : yeah . and if there is any trouble , i 'll personally take care of it . [ scene_break ] frederick : honey , do you have any idea how difficult it is for a singer who 's already working in a legitimate venue to get a record contract , much less some girl that 's working in a strip joint ? brittany : ( sighs ) so it 's a long shot . that 's no reason not to try , is it ? so i get hurt . i 'll learn something . this is about my passion , my dream of becoming a singer . why ca n't you understand that ? frederick : because , sweetheart , it 's most likely an impossible dream . look , i 'm sorry , but the sooner you realize that , the sooner you can make peace with it and get on with your life . [ scene_break ] dru : oh , come on now . ( speaking japanese ) damon : what -- what is so urgent ? dru : what is so urgent ? we 're looking for the orchid . damon : oh , you did not get me out of my room five minutes after i got here . dru : oh , yes i did . we 're running out of time , brother . what 's the matter with you ? damon : drucilla , the orchid is my responsibility . you 're supposed to be here to get married , or had you forgotten ? dru : i have not forgotten . damon : you know , we do n't have a patent on the orchid . anybody can snatch this idea from us at any time . if neil gets suspicious , he 's gon na start lookin ' into things . dru : no , no , no , no . i will take care of neil . you keep your eyes on miss lerner . keep her out of our hair , okay ? damon : drucilla , it 's her discovery . dru : it 's our future , damon , the future of jabot , its very survival . why ca n't you see that ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , hey , hey . hey , what are you doing ? neil : hey , look -- phyllis : oh . neil : they 're talking . phyllis : yeah , they are , are n't they ? about what , do you think ? neil : i do n't know . wedding 's gon na be out there in the garden area . phyllis : hmm , do you think they 're talking about where the place cards should be ? neil : not likely . [ scene_break ] damon : okay . this is what we 're looking for . it 's very rare , very hard to find , and we may be beyond the growing season . dru : listen , it may be hard to find , but life is hard . i 'm undeterred , okay ? damon : all right . for the record , i agree with you . i know how much this means to you , to all of us at jabot . believe me ; i want to find this thing , too . i want to grasp this magic as much as you do . dru : it 's the silver bullet , the future of jabot , man . i got ta tell you , we are so close i can taste it . i 'm serious , but we have to get to it first , all right ? before anyone else gets their sticky fingers on it and starts figuring things out . now this is where the rubber meets the road , honey . we got ta hit that jungle and find that orchid . let 's go . damon : drucilla , might you want directions ? dru : oh . [ scene_break ] brittany : are you both so clueless that you think i could actually be happy working a 9-to-5 job , with or without a college degree ? anita : honey , how would you know unless you give it a try ? brittany : some things , mother , you just know . frederick : all right , look , this is n't getting us anywhere . let 's just continue the conversation at home . anita : that 's a very good idea . why do n't you just sign the check -- brittany : i have my own home . frederick : brittany , we 're your parents , and we know what 's best for you . brittany : do n't tell me what to do . anita : honey , please , just -- brittany : mom , no . just stay away from me , both of you . i mean it ; just stay the hell out of my life . [ scene_break ] sal : all right , listen , i 'll talk to you later when i 've talked to our people . and we should have an answer , all right ? brittany : you 're not leaving , are you ? sal : sorry , got another appointment , kid . brittany : well , could n't we just at least finish our conversation ? sal : some other time . listen , i 'll work something out with bobby to hear you sing . brittany : well , let 's work it out now . bobby : do n't worry , it 's gon na happen . sal 's just a little busy . come on , you would n't want to be talking to somebody if they were n't busy , right ? brittany : please , mr. staley , please do n't hold my parents ' actions against me . they do n't own me . i can do whatever i want . sal : sure , sweetheart . bobby : we 're gon na see this through , right , sal ? sal : sure , bobby . i 'll be in touch . brittany : i 'll never forgive them for this , never . [ scene_break ] michael : thanks for coming over on such short notice , victor . victor : i guess you would n't have called if this were n't important . michael : christine was just here . victor : anything new regarding the investigation ? michael : yes . one of the people who received valuable compensation from me has become a great deal more talkative lately . victor : what provided her with specifics ? michael : apparently . and as you know , in a well - run investigation , specifics can lead to more specifics , and before long a very complete picture of what happened can be made . victor : so you 're not so confident then that this will go away . michael : much less than i was . victor : you think charges will be filed ? michael : i know they will . victor : well , that 's not very good news now , is it ? [ scene_break ] brittany : thank you . bobby : you know , britt , this is n't the end of the world . brittany : how could you say that ? my father made a ridiculous scene . bobby : yeah , your old man is a hothead . brittany : not normally . he 's a banker . ordinarily , he goes out of his way to avoid making a scene . bobby : yeah , like the last time he came down to the club and saw you on stage . we had to throw him out . brittany : yeah , i do n't know what 's gotten into him lately . but the real problem is your friend took off like he could n't wait to get away from me . bobby : no , no , no . do n't read anything into that . sal had another appointment . do n't worry . we 'll talk to him . brittany : yeah , right . like he wants to get involved with someone whose father is a loose cannon . bobby : do n't worry . he 'll forget all about that once he hears you sing . brittany : you really think so ? bobby : sal 's got a thick hide . he 's not afraid of your old man . brittany : so you think he 'll give me another chance ? bobby : yeah , but in the meantime , i need you to do somethin ' for me . brittany : anything . bobby : you got ta keep a lid on your old man . he 's really puttin ' me in a tough spot here . brittany : what do you mean ? bobby : he keeps makin ' wild threats about shuttin ' my place down . people hear that , word gets around , unh - unh . brittany : you mean sal ? bobby : let 's just say we know a lot of the same people . brittany : what are you talking about ? bobby : do n't ask me to explain it all to you , all right ? just , your old man keeps makin ' threats like that , could be a problem . brittany : do you mean someone might hurt my father ? bobby : i do n't want that to happen . so make sure he chills out . know what i mean ? [ scene_break ] angelo : hey , look what the cat drug in . sal : so business good ? angelo : it 's pickin ' up since we got the booze patrol off our back . you know , bobby 's been doin ' a little advertising , you know , it 's classy stuff . it seems to be workin ' . sal : you look happy . angelo : yeah , i am . i love this place . you know , knowing what i 'm gon na be doin ' every day , knowin ' i got somethin ' , you know , solid under my feet . sal : wow , that 's almost poetry . you 're not gettin ' soft , are ya ? angelo : not a chance . luggin ' all these booze cases around , it keeps me in shape . sal : hmm . it 's different from the old days , huh , when you had to earn a living with your muscle ? angelo : that 's for the kids , sal . me , i 'm a law - abiding citizen now . i pay my taxes , the works . sal : well , i hope ya got social security , ange , because i know about someone who wants to spoil your fun -- big time . [ scene_break ] neil : what -- what is that about ? phyllis : i - i do n't know . neil : i keep telling myself that this right here , this is business . this is about business and nothing else . i mean , there 's no way that drucilla could even think about ... i ca n't even say it . phyllis : oh , come on . come on , neil , not the day before the wedding . please . neil : you know what ? i keep having these really bad thoughts that are going through my mind , like maybe she 's marrying me for lily 's sake and that she really likes damon instead of me . phyllis : do n't . stop it . stop it . stop it . do n't do that to yourself . that 's not it . neil : what ? what , you know something that i do n't here ? phyllis : what ? no , mean , it 's just not possible . neil : look at 'em . what -- what is that paper that they 're lookin ' at ? phyllis : i do n't know . maybe we 'll get lucky and it 'll fly out of their hands and into ours . neil : yeah , or maybe the two of them will come over here and tell us exactly what they 're doing here . phyllis : yeah , well , that 's not likely , right ? neil : oh , no . this is n't good . phyllis : what do you wan na do ? neil : what else can we do ? come on , let 's follow 'em . phyllis : oh , no , no , no . i 'm not gon na get in trouble . i 'm in another country , no . neil : are you kidding me ? my marriage is happening in less than 24 ... i ca n't get married unless i know what 's going on . are you coming or not ? phyllis : all right , shh . i 'll go with you . neil : come on . [ scene_break ] victor : any thoughts ? michael : i knew what i was doing had its risks . victor : of course you did . michael : well , i 've been through it once , and i 've survived . i can survive again . victor : what are you talking about ? michael : jail , although it might not come to that . it just depends on what kind of judge i get . victor : wait a minute -- depends on the kind of judge you get ? michael : i told christine that the bribery was my idea , to leave you alone and that i 'd make a full confession . it is the only way to handle this , victor . it 's the only way that makes sense . victor : are you suggesting that you take the fall for me ? [ next_on ] dru : hold up . wait for me . neil : i want to trust that woman in the worst way , but how can i not be suspicious ? phyllis : i know , i know . [ scene_break ] victoria : you brought him down , and along with him , you brought down this wonderful house of cards that was the newman family . | bobbie 's partner gets a warning that someone wants to hurt him big time . brittany ca n't forgive her parents . christine reluctantly accepts michael 's confession . drucilla has a language barrier . frederick wants brittany to get on with her life . jack insists on getting the couch . |
bobby : you want to talk to me about what you walked in on ? victor : my wife in your arms . bobby : it was n't what it looked like , not that you have to believe me . victor : i do believe you . my wife explained it to me . bobby : well , what did she explain ? victor : that she has a need to reach out to you to help you . bobby : and you got a handle on that ? victor : i do indeed , mr. marsino . otherwise , i would n't be talking to you . there are a lot of things about my wife you do n't understand . bobby : well , you got that right . actually , i 'm worried about her . victor : what do you mean you 're worried about her ? bobby : well , it 's obvious that she 's got something heavy going on . victor : that she certainly does . bobby : you think it has something to do with me ? victor : as a matter of fact , it does have something to do with you . [ scene_break ] lauren : let me know if i can help you with anything . brittany : hey , lauren . lauren : brittany , hi ! brittany : hi . are you closing ? lauren : well , not for about half an hour . can i help you find something ? brittany : actually , i 'm here to see you . lauren : okay , what 's up ? brittany : i was wondering ... are you hiring ? lauren : as a matter of fact , i am . do you know somebody ? brittany : yes . me . [ scene_break ] kevin : you managed to sneak away , huh ? gloria : mm - hmm . it 's been way too long since i 've seen my boys , especially you . kevin : ( chuckles ) i was kind of wondering when i 'd hear from you . gloria : well , i meant to call , but ... kevin : and tell me that you got married ? yeah , it would have been nice . gloria : well , it 's been crazy , and i figured michael would have told you . michael : you figured michael would have told who about what ? kevin : ( hums `` the wedding march `` ) michael : oh , yeah , yeah , yeah , behold the blushing bride . gloria : okay , you two . knock it off . kevin : what ? ca n't we congratulate you ? gloria : yeah , of course you can . it 's nice to know at least one of my sons is happy for me . kevin : what does that mean ? michael : never fear , little brother . i 'm sure that dig was meant for me . kevin : what 's this ? what did i miss ? gloria : michael 's idea of a wedding present was to warn john that he 'd better change his will , so that i would n't get my hands on any of his money . kevin : what are you , insane ? michael : i 've been called worse . gloria : anyway , i forgave him , but only after he promised not to pull a stunt like that again . kevin : wait a minute . where was this ? gloria : he came by the house . yeah , i could have strangled him . kevin : oh , wait a minute . so michael 's welcome at the abbott house , but i 'm still dog meat ? what 's that about ? [ scene_break ] adrienne : it 's good , huh ? malcolm : yeah . i 'm tripping off this place , though . this beats the restaurant . adrienne : i thought you 'd be more comfortable on a chilly night . malcolm : well , it 's definitely warmer . adrienne : um , i 've been meaning to ask . what were you doing in africa ? malcolm : well , nothing near as noble as you . um , i was out there taking pretty pictures . adrienne : you 're a photographer ? malcolm : i was . not anymore . adrienne : aha . must be a story there . malcolm : yeah . adrienne : me , i , uh ... i wanted to escape . malcolm : escape ? adrienne : mm - hmm . malcolm : okay , there 's got ta be a story there . adrienne : for another time . malcolm : okay , fair enough . thanks . well , tanzania , i never made it out there . i told you that , but i heard it 's primitive . adrienne : it 's about as poor as poor can get and then a little bit poorer , but it 's beautiful . you have n't lived until you 've been to the ngorongoro crater . i mean , it 's , uh ... it 's got these animals like you 've never seen before . and the balance of nature , it 's just ... it 's perfect . you can actually sit there and just see what it must have been like , the whole world , a long time ago . malcolm : oh , i know what you 're talking about . i saw my share of beauty in africa , and it is breathtaking . i also saw my share of ugliness , though . my god , there 's so much pain out there . but when there 's joy , when those people are happy ... i mean , they fight every day for it . adrienne : yes , they do . malcolm : they earn every bit of it . and once you 've experienced something like that , i mean , once you 've really lived it , it just ... it changes something inside you . adrienne : almost makes you feel guilty , does n't it ? we have it so good here . malcolm : hmm , yeah , sometimes it does . but , you know , other times ... i do n't know . i long for the simplicity . [ scene_break ] damon : hi . phyllis : hi . just hi ? what kind of greeting is that ? damon : well , after the things you said at the coffeehouse , it was about the best i could do . phyllis : the things i said ? what about the things you said ? damon : baby , i ... i ca n't go another round with you . phyllis : i do n't want to go another round . i do n't want to fight . damon : all right , what can i do for you ? phyllis : well , i 'm here because , um , i , uh ... i think i left my suede jacket here in your closet . phyllis : i think i left it in your closet . have you seen it ? damon : no , i have n't seen it . phyllis : are you sure ? damon : yes , i 'm sure . why would i lie ? phyllis : what happened to us ? damon : what do you mean ? phyllis : you know what i mean . we used to be as close as two people could be , and now we ca n't even have a civil conversation . where did we go wrong ? [ scene_break ] lauren : you want to work here again ? brittany : i know i did n't end things on the best note . lauren : no , leaving me with no notice is not exactly the best note . brittany : i really am sorry about that . it wo n't happen again . lauren : i 'm confused . i thought you were singing at the club . brittany : i am , but that 's only a few nights a week . brittany : the truth is , marilyn 's is n't doing very well . lauren : i 'm sorry to hear that . brittany : money is a little tight right now . bobby 's condo is being remodeled . until it 's finished , we have to find another place to live . i thought we had something really great lined up , but now it looks like we 'll be living in a motel , which costs money we do n't have . anyway , you would really be helping me out . so what do you say ? lauren : the job i have is only temporary . brittany : that 's fine . i 'll take anything . lauren : but you have to promise me that you 're not gon na bail on me again . i mean , this is the busiest time of the year for me . brittany : i wo n't , i promise . lauren : i need you at the beginning of the year to do inventory . brittany : i will . whatever you need , i will be there . lauren : all right , well , i just have one more question for you then . brittany : what ? lauren : how soon can you start ? [ scene_break ] bobby : so you know what 's going on with nikki ? victor : as a matter of fact , i do . bobby : and you do n't think there 's anything happening between her and me ? victor : no , mr. marsino , i do n't think so , and if i did , you would n't be standing here . bobby : well , that 's a relief . victor : what you do n't know about my wife is that she 's a very caring , very concerned woman , and for reason or another , she feels a deep sense of responsibility toward you . bobby : okay , that 's what i do n't get . why me ? victor : let 's just say it 's because of who you are . bobby : what does that mean ? victor : that is all i 'm going to say right now , okay ? bobby : well , look , if this has something to do with me , i got every right to know . all right , well , i understand you and your wife are going through some stuff right now , and i do n't blame you for wanting me out . so as soon as i hear from brittany , i 'm gone . [ scene_break ] michael : me , welcome at the abbotts ? that 'll be the day . kevin : at least you got to go there . see , mom ? gloria : no , baby , it was n't like that . kevin : well , then what was it like ? gloria : he was n't there to see me . michael : the family does n't know about either of us , despite my repeated warnings to mama dear that her little white lie will be her undoing . gloria : michael , why do n't you let me worry about that ? kevin : no , no , i think he 's right . it 's time you told the truth . michael : hmm ? gloria : would you two please stop ? i ca n't tell john yet . kevin : mom , mom , you 've got the ring on your finger . you 're in , and it 's time you brought us in , too . michael : but the moment she does , the marriage is over , so do n't get your hopes up , kevin . kevin : you know , i really do n't think that 's true , michael . i honestly believe that abbott loves our mother . i think you should back off , let her be happy and give her a chance . michael : okay . gloria : well , all right then . i guess it 's `` give gloria a break night . `` kevin : well , except for the part about inviting us to christmas and introducing us to the abbotts as your sons . michael : ( laughs ) i bet that was nice for a moment . gloria : look , honey , we 'll spend time together , i promise . maybe we could -- i do n't know -- bake cookies , if you 'll show me how or maybe go out caroling in kenosha or something . nobody will know who we are over there . kevin : it 's not the same thing , mom . michael : ( laughs ) caroling in kenosha ! ( laughs ) look , he 's not gon na be happy until he has a stocking hanging at the abbott fireplace just chock full of cash . kevin : ( laughs ) man , talk about cynical . michael : ho , ho , ho . except it 's not a joke , is it , kev ? kevin : you 're like an old scrooge . you know that ? michael : and i 'm damn proud of it . gloria : oh , you are not ! michael : bah , humbug ! gloria : you only feel that way because you never had a real christmas growing up . michael : so ? gloria : michael , i tried . you know i tried , but your father and kevin 's father , they would n't go along with it . michael : oh , please , do n't sweat it , gloria . michael : christmas was hardly the most important thing that kevin and i missed out on . [ scene_break ] adrienne : hard coming back , huh ? malcolm : from africa , you mean ? adrienne : yeah . malcolm : yeah , it was . i mean , when you 're out there , you feel like you 're on a different planet , you know ? adrienne : yeah . you said you used to be from here . you have family in town ? malcolm : family , um , yeah , i guess you could say that . adrienne : you either do or you do n't . malcolm : it 's complicated . adrienne : is that why you 're running away ? adrienne : well , are n't you ? running away ? malcolm : yeah , i guess i am . adrienne : because , um , it 's complicated . you told me there was something you needed to take care of . malcolm : something i thought i needed to take care of . adrienne : you changed your mind ? malcolm : no , i had it changed for me . adrienne : you do n't seem like the kind of man who lets other people push him around . adrienne : not if it 's something you really needed to do . malcolm : maybe i was wrong about it . adrienne : uh - huh . or maybe you 're letting other people decide what 's best instead of thinking about what 's best for you . [ scene_break ] damon : why you want to get into this now ? phyllis : well , because i hate what this thing with dominic hughes is doing to us . damon : we 've been accused of conspiracy to commit murder . i suppose we could go to prison for quite some time . i just think we really need to get our priorities straight . [ scene_break ] lauren : so seriously , when can you start ? brittany : how about tomorrow ? lauren : ah , tomorrow 's great . now i 've already made the schedule , so call me and tell me what nights you 're singing at the club , and i 'll fit you in where i can . brittany : okay , great . um , lauren ... lauren : mm - hmm ? brittany : one more thing . lauren : what ? brittany : i 'd rather bobby did n't know about this . lauren : really , why ? brittany : it 's just better that way . lauren : it 's better keeping your husband in the dark ? brittany : i love bobby to death , but he can be pretty old - fashioned about some things . all he wants to do is take care of me , provide for my every need . lauren : oh , gee , i would n't exactly call that old - fashioned . it 's very rare and sweet . brittany : i think so , too , but his ego is already so bruised by the situation that we 're in , which is all because of what he wanted to do for me . lauren : making the club a cabaret ? brittany : if he found out i went and got a job ... well , i 'm just afraid of what that might do to him . [ scene_break ] bobby : if i had to come home from a trip and found some guy i was n't crazy about traipsing around my house , i might have come out swinging . victor : that thought crossed my mind , mr. marsino . this is not exactly the homecoming that i 'd envisioned . sit down , please . bobby : you know , if you do n't mind me saying , it was pretty rough on nikki with you gone . victor : she told you that ? bobby : no , she did n't say anything , but the business i 'm in , you learn a lot about women . they have this secret code . they say one thing , and they mean another . you 've just got ta know how to read it . victor : uh - huh , and you 're good at that ? bobby : yeah , it 's a talent . take your wife , for example . she did n't have to say anything , but you could tell that she was miserable when you were gone . she looked like she was dying inside just being cut off from you like that . victor : she talked to you about her personal problems ? bobby : well , if you 're asking me if she confides in me , the answer is no . but i could tell just by the way she was acting -- all tough and confident , like it was n't killing her . but what i 'm trying to tell you is your wife loves you , but when she does n't hear from you how much she matters , it cuts her to the quick . look , i 'm probably saying more than you want to hear . so i 'm packed . i 'm just gon na get my stuff and just take off . victor : why do n't you go unpack ? bobby : excuse me ? victor : you do n't have to move to that motel . bobby : are you serious ? victor : mr. marsino , do i look like someone who does n't mean what he says ? my wife would like you to stay . bobby : mr. newman , if you 're just doing this to avoid some big fight with your wife ... victor : i 'll say it one more time . i do n't mind if you stay a little while longer . bobby : well , i guess i 've got some unpacking to do . thank you , mr. newman . thank you very much . victor : you 're welcome . victor : how long have you been standing there ? nikki : long enough . thank you for understanding . victor : i 'm doing this because i love you and because i realize this means more to you than i ever thought . nikki : thank you . [ scene_break ] kevin : gee , mikey , what a lousy thing to say . michael : the subject brings it out in me . kevin : yeah , but still ... michael : you feel the need for an apology ? gloria : well , boy , if you have to ask ... michael : well , look at the time . enough of this jolly yuletide banter . kevin : wait . you 're leaving ? michael : evidently . kevin : do you have a date ? michael : hopefully . kevin : and when will you be home ? michael : why , you planning on throwing a wild party ? kevin : yeah , probably not as wild as the one you 're gon na have . michael : well , uh , i probably wo n't be back , so try not to wreck the place , okay ? kevin : you got it . gloria : what in the world is going on between you two ? kevin : now i 'm hungry . are you hungry ? [ scene_break ] lauren : i hope you know what you 're doing . brittany : trust me . it is much better if bobby does n't know i 'm working here . lauren : but do n't you think it 's gon na be a little hard to hide this ? i mean , what if he asks you about your day or comes in here ? brittany : i 'll figure that out . lauren : all right . brittany : so you wo n't say anything to him ? lauren : no , no , not if you do n't want me to . brittany : thank you . i 'd really appreciate it . lauren : i mean , i guess i understand . you 're doing this to protect the man that you love . i admire that . brittany : i know everything will work out -- the club will be a success , we 'll be living in bobby 's condo . it 's just gon na take some time . at least this way i 'll be able to buy him a decent christmas gift , something really special to show him how much he means to me . what are you smiling about ? lauren : i just think it 's great . brittany : what is ? lauren : this side of you . i really understand why bobby loves you so much . brittany : wow , lauren , that 's one of the nicest things anyone 's ever said to me . i love him , too , so much . i never even knew it was possible to love someone the way i love bobby . i would do anything for him . lauren : i 'm sure bobby feels the same way . all right , sweetie , i got ta close up , okay ? brittany : yeah , i should go , too . thanks again , lauren . lauren : you are welcome . now i 'm gon na see you tomorrow , right ? brittany : you want me to open ? lauren : no , no , no . 10 : 00 is fine . brittany : great . i 'll be here . lauren : all right then . see ya . brittany : bye . [ scene_break ] phyllis : listen , i know we 're facing a dire situation . i just -- i just think it 's sad . we used to be so close , and it just makes me sad how we let things deteriorate . damon : it hurts me , too , phyllis . phyllis : well , then let 's stop arguing . let 's join forces . damon : we ca n't . we have different attorneys . phyllis : there 's no reason we ca n't work together . damon : apparently , there is a reason . phyllis : why ? damon : because we 're not fighting the same battle anymore . phyllis : i 'm not the enemy . damon : i know that . phyllis : do you ? do you know that really ? damon : i just wish you could have stuck with christine as your lawyer . maybe all this animosity could have been avoided . [ scene_break ] adrienne : why are you looking at me like that ? malcolm : i 've just been sitting here listening to you read me like a book and you do n't even know me . adrienne : am i getting it right ? malcolm : yeah , maybe a little . adrienne : well , good . you never told me exactly why you came back . malcolm : guilt ... curiosity , confusion . adrienne : okay . that explains everything . malcolm : all right , um ... look , there 's a boy . i made him a promise , but i did n't keep it . adrienne : ah , that 's the guilt . malcolm : yeah . adrienne : your son ? malcolm : he 's my ex 's boy . adrienne : have you seen him ? malcolm : no . turns out he 's not even here . his mom sent him to a private school in europe and she does n't think it 's appropriate if i go see him right now . adrienne : because you did n't keep your promises . malcolm : yeah . she feels he 's suffered enough on account of me . adrienne : still , if you feel you owe this boy , why are you running away ? i mean , if you feel you have a debt to him . malcolm : there 's another child involved . it 's a girl , and i had n't seen her since she was an itty - bitty thing , and then i come home , and i realize she 's all grown up now . i mean , she 's such a beautiful , beautiful young lady . and when i saw her for the first time , i mean , i do n't know how to explain it , but there was this connection . i felt it in my bones . it was something i 'd never felt before in my entire life . adrienne : i 'm not understanding . this explains why you 're leaving ? malcolm : i do n't wan na hurt anybody . adrienne : and if you stay , you think you will . malcolm : maybe . adrienne : well , i think you 're a man who 's being pushed into doing something you do n't really wan na do . look , i 'm tired . why do n't you sleep on it ? the couch is all yours . malcolm : thanks . listen ... i 'm not really sure if i 'm gon na stay . adrienne : okay . hope i see you in the morning . [ scene_break ] nikki : thank you so much for letting bobby stay . it means a lot to me . victor : i almost told him the truth , you know . nikki : please do n't do that . it might make things worse , and i 'm just not ready to tell him yet . i ca n't . victor : well , at least think about it . nikki : i will . i get the feeling you do n't hate him quite as much as you thought you did . victor : let 's just say i saw another side to him tonight . nikki : i just ca n't help wondering how different he might be if i had n't destroyed his family . victor : well , you would bring peace to him if you told him about his brother . nikki : victor , i just ca n't yet . victor : well , there 's no rush , okay ? but think about it . nikki : okay . victor : and now let 's please not talk about them anymore . i 've missed you . my eyes hurt whenever i look at you . i just want you . [ scene_break ] lauren : michael . michael : i was hoping you were still here . lauren : yep , just closing up . you okay ? michael : yeah , i 'm fine . i just needed to get out of my apartment . lauren : uh - oh . what happened ? michael : gloria -- ten minutes with her , and i 'm climbing the walls . lauren : oh . michael : i was just hoping that you might provide me with a little , uh , sane companionship . lauren : mmm , you know , you are so lucky 'cause you 've just walked into the offices of sane -- sane and what ? michael : sane and ... how about sane and sexy ? lauren : oh , i like that , i like that a lot . so tell me something . what did your mother say to upset you ? michael : i 'm not upset . i just had to get out of there . you know , kevin and gloria going on and on and on about christmas . it started to get sappy and sentimental , so you know , i got the hell out . lauren : do n't tell me you do n't like christmas . michael : you know , i just think people get carried away . lauren : well , that 's half the fun . michael : if you say so . i guess i just never got into it . lauren : maybe you were never shown the right way to celebrate . michael : maybe . oh , well , too late . lauren : no , no , it is never too late to appreciate christmas . i just think you need the right person to share it with . michael : oh . michael : ho ho ho . [ scene_break ] kevin : this is all we had . i need to go to the store . gloria : you know i do n't want potato chips . kevin , i asked you a question . kevin : what ? nothing is going on with michael and me . gloria : honey , if i did n't know the two of you , i 'd almost ... kevin : what ? gloria : think that you were friends . kevin : yeah , we are . gloria : since when ? kevin : why are you so interested ? gloria : are you kidding ? my mouth about fell open when the two of you were kidding around just now . kevin : yeah , well , uh , mikey 's loosened up a bit . gloria : well , how and when did that happen ? kevin : um ... let 's just say we , uh , we had a meeting of the minds . gloria : it 's what i 've been hoping for for so long , that you and michael would be close one day . kevin : yeah , well , it 's a start anyway . gloria : well , i 'm so glad , 'cause i ca n't think of a better christmas present than my two boys getting along so well . kevin : well , i can think of much better gifts than that . gloria : what ? kevin : maybe a new car , a new computer . gloria : yeah , a new car . would n't that be something ? kevin : yeah . no , no , i mean for me . gloria : what ? kevin : yeah , a new car . gloria : no . [ scene_break ] brittany : hey . bobby : hey . where have you been ? brittany : i had some stuff i needed to do in town . bobby : really ? brittany : mm - hmm . bobby : what kind of stuff ? brittany : private stuff that you do n't need to know about . bobby : what are you up to ? brittany : has n't anybody told you it 's not smart to ask a lot of questions at christmastime ? so are you all packed ? bobby : um , no . brittany : well , what are you waiting for ? we 're staying at the motel tonight . bobby : actually , we 're not . there 's been a change of plans . brittany : what do you mean ? bobby : well , it looks like we 're gon na be staying around here for awhile . [ scene_break ] gloria : oh , i do n't believe this . kevin : what ? a guy 's mom hits the jackpot , and he ca n't even look forward to a decent christmas gift ? gloria : honey , i ca n't start throwing john 's money around like that on your christmas gifts . how would that look ? kevin : it would look like you love your kids . gloria : but i do . you know i do , both of you , and i 'm gon na prove it . kevin : even a used car . if the mileage is low -- gloria : no , kevin , would you stop with that ? i wan na give you boys a really beautiful christmas , the kind we never had when you were little . kevin : yeah , terrible tom was n't really a holiday cheer kind of guy . gloria : no , but see , now for the first time we do n't have to live under that cloud anymore . and i can try to give you the kind of christmas i always wished that i could , and i 'm not talking about presents , you know , like cars and computers , like that . i 'm talking about the spirit of it , bringing that to you and michael . what do you think ? kevin : yeah , maybe . gloria : what 's wrong ? kevin : well , first of all , it sounds like science fiction or something . gloria : oh , kevin ! kevin : and second of all , you heard michael . good luck getting him in the spirit . gloria : well , there must be some way to turn that brother of yours around . kevin : yeah , maybe if a christmas tree falls on his head , and a fat bloody chance of that happening around this place . gloria : whoa , kevin , you just gave me the most fantastic idea . kevin : you 're gon na hit him in the head with a christmas tree ? gloria : no , this place , we 'll fill it with christmas . kevin : how ? gloria : well , you know , lights and decorations and a huge tree -- you know , really go to town . and then when michael walks in and he 's totally surrounded by it , ta - da ! you know ... ( hums ) . he 's gon na love it . it 'll be perfect . kevin : well , yeah , you know , that would be pretty cool . gloria : yeah . kevin : and it 'd be a first for me , too , you know , spending christmas in a place that was all decked out . gloria : okay , so come on , let 's get cracking . we got to get everything done before your brother gets back . kevin : well , there 's one problem , mom . gloria : what ? kevin : well , we do n't have any of the stuff that you mentioned , and any place that would sell it is closed by now . gloria : no , no , no , no , no , not to worry . i drove by a christmas tree lot on the way over , had this big sign , `` open 24 hours . `` and as far as ornaments go , i know where i can get my hands on plenty of those . really incredible ones , too . kevin : are you sure ? gloria : yes , yes , yes . just leave everything up to your old mom , and make some coffee , lots , 'cause we 're gon na be up late . come here . ( humming ) kevin : she 's crazy . [ scene_break ] michael : it 's , um , it is a good thing you locked that door . lauren : yeah ? why ? michael : because i told kevin that i probably would n't be home tonight . lauren : oh , really ? michael : mm - hmm . lauren : that 's great . michael : yeah . lauren : you do n't -- you do n't mean here , do you ? michael : come on , why not ? lauren : because the cleaning crew could come by . michael : so how 's about we go to your place ? lauren : well , okay . i just have some work to do , all right ? this is the busiest time of the year . michael : oh , and here i am trying to get busy . lauren : oh , come on . everybody 's in the holiday spirit , you know , all that magic . michael : oh , yeah ? is it working for you ? lauren : what ? michael : the holiday magic , because i think it 's starting to work for me . yeah . lauren : is it ? michael : yeah , yeah . lauren : oh , yeah , feeling the magic now . [ scene_break ] brittany : i do n't get it . do you mean we 're leaving tomorrow instead ? bobby : i do n't know exactly when we 're leaving , but there 's no rush . brittany : so we do n't have to move ? bobby : no , not for awhile . brittany : what about mr. newman ? bobby : actually , he 's very cool with it . brittany : really ? bobby : i just talked to him , and he invited us to stay . brittany : why would he do that ? bobby : beats me . you know , nikki wants us to stay , he wants his wife to be happy . i can understand that . brittany : i am happy , bobby . i would have been just as happy at the motel , too . bobby : oh , yeah , but this is way better . it 's not like we can go nuts on christmas , but at least we got a roof over our head , and a nice one . brittany : you 're sure about this ? mr. newman really said it was okay . bobby : listen , i do n't get it either , but i got ta tell you , i saw a whole different side of him tonight . underneath that crusty shell , there 's a human being . i was very impressed . brittany : well , you know what ? i 'm very impressed with my husband . bobby : oh , really ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay , so once again this is my fault . damon : i did n't say that . phyllis : it sounded that way . damon : i 'm sorry that any of this has happened . i just think that now both of us need to concentrate on playing the hand we 've been dealt , that 's all . phyllis : what ? damon , even if it destroys us ? damon : what 's destroying us is that i ca n't trust you anymore . phyllis : you said that earlier . do you really feel that way ? damon : you do n't trust me either . admit it . phyllis : that 's not true . i just think that you and christine are keeping something from me , that 's all . so if you just tell me , just tell me what it is . damon : we have already had that conversation once this evening . phyllis : oh , i 'm realizing something . damon : what 's that ? phyllis : that no matter what happens with this court case , things are never gon na be the same between us again , are they ? damon : i do n't know , phyllis . i honestly ca n't answer that . phyllis : you just did . [ next_on ] malcolm : how much trouble are you gon na cause this lady , man ? nick : i need you to be my right hand around here . neil : are you offering me my job back ? kevin : surprise ! gloria : yay ! merry christmas ! ho ho ho ho ! | bobby assured victor that nikki was just his friend , then suggested victor not neglect her since her love for him was strong , but not infallible . victor thanked him for his advice and agreed to let him and brittany stay on at the ranch . alone , nikki thanked victor . he suggested she tell bobby the truth about his dead brother , but she said she wanted to wait . victor admitted he 'd seen a side of bobby he liked . brittany convinced lauren to hire her at the boutique for the holidays and not tell bobby about it . bobby then told her that they would be staying at the ranch , and admitted to seeing a side of victor he liked . gloria and kevin 's talk of christmas annoyed michael . gloria noticed that michael and kevin were getting along much better . she and kevin decided to decorate the condo in the hopes of getting michael into the holiday mood . lauren and michael shared a romantic evening together , and she insisted he 'd enjoy christmas with the right person . malcolm had dinner at the lodging of his mystery woman . he opened up to her about africa , and about his time in gc . he admitted to feeling a connection with lily that he could n't explain . the woman recommended he not leave town , and invited him to spend the night on her sofa . phyllis visited damon and wanted to fix their relationship . damon said the trust between them was gone forever , and admitted they had a very questionable future together . phyllis , devastated , kissed him good - bye and left . |
man : that was a barracuda . michael : it must have been 5 feet ! man : yeah , predators in the open sea can grow to be very large , be very dangerous . michael : and believe me , i 'm staying out of its way . man : well , that may be why we have n't seen many fish worth catching . michael : hiding from the barracuda ? well , listen , its hot dogs instead of fish . man : no , i think our chef can do a bit better than that , mate . michael : no doubt . look , uh , maybe we should be heading back . i 'm a bit hungry and , you know , i would like to know what my , uh , new bride is up to . man : right . [ the yacht explodes . ] michael : lauren ! what the hell is happ -- man : we got ta go ! [ scene_break ] kevin : mikey , you are one lucky dog . probably having the time of your life right now . [ scene_break ] phyllis : please come in . i was just about to call you . nikki : oh , really ? phyllis : uh - huh . um ... listen , i think that we have to strike while the iron is hot , so i am ready to pitch our idea about the jabot wellness centers to jack . nikki : oh , well , that 's interesting because i 've been rethinking the idea of our being partners . phyllis : why ? nikki : one simple reason . your relationship with jack . [ scene_break ] ashley : you 're not gon na believe what i have to tell you . jack : what is it with women , anyway ? one day , you 're her hero , her lover , the next , you make one mistake , and you 're like something she found on the bottom of her shoe . ashley : so i take it you 're talking about phyllis ? jack : it 's just something i do n't get about her . ashley : well , maybe what i have to tell you will take your mind off of it for a minute . jack : do n't count on that . ashley : i think it will . gloria and dad are n't really married , jack . jack : what ? ashley : that 's right . she and tom fisher were never legally divorced . jack : oh , my ... how 's dad dealing with this ? ashley : it 's hard to tell , but after all of gloria 's other lies , i mean , what do you think he 's gon na do ? [ scene_break ] gloria : ohh ! brr ! oh , john , john , john . i got you some of that fabulous 12-grain bread you like so much from that cute , little bakery on the other side of town . honey , why are you looking at me like that ? huh ? john : i need to ask you a question . gloria : of course , sweetheart , anything . ask . john : tell me , how much do you love me ? gloria : ( laughs ) now why would you even ask me a question like that ? because you know i love you more than anyone or anything in this whole , wide world . you believe that , do n't you ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : well , i guess that 's about it . kay : have you called ahead to alert your roommates ? j.t . : there 's no need . there 's nobody in my room . esther : ( sobs ) ohh ... kay : esther ... mac : bye , esther . i love you . jill : mac , do n't worry about her . she 'll calm down when she realizes you 've been gone for awhile . mac : you both know how grateful we are , you know , letting us stay here . kay : yes , yes , of course , darling , of course . j.t . : and you 're welcome to come visit us anytime . kay : thank you . we ... jill : we 'll take you up on it . kay : count on it , yes . i love you , i love you , i love you . mac : i love you , too , grandma . mac : jill ... jill : my little niece . j.t . : thank you for everything . jill : bye , j.t . j.t . : thanks for puttin ' up with me . jill : ohh , i 've gotten used to you . j.t . : ready ? mac : okay . jill : so , katherine ... is your tongue still attached ? kay : i beg your pardon ? jill : i could tell how hard you were biting it just now . [ scene_break ] victoria : okay . now i want to hear all about your meeting , every little detail . brad : not much to tell . victoria : oh , come on . after dru had to leave and sharon was facing all those meetings on her own , you must have seemed like the lone ranger riding to the rescue . brad : that 's an exaggeration . victoria : all right , well , if you do n't want to brag about your heroics , then tell me about sharon . brad : what do you want to know ? victoria : how did she do ? this was the biggest group of buyers she 's had to deal with so far . brad : she did fine . victoria : okay , well , how did they react to her , you know , her look , her demeanor , the way she handled herself ? brad : everyone loved her . victoria : all right , i think i get the message here . brad : what message ? victoria : we 've talked enough about sharon . brad : good . victoria : in fact , we 've talked enough , period . brad : right . [ scene_break ] sharon : hey , where are you going ? nick : i was just putting your bags upstairs . sharon : oh , well , the bags can wait . sharon : honey , is something wrong ? nick : no . no , i 'm just ... i 'm a lucky guy . sharon : well , the way you say that it 's like you do n't think you deserve to be . [ scene_break ] gloria : john , where is this coming from ? are you really questioning my love for you ? john : some people might think i should be . gloria : why ? what did i do ? john : nothing , except be yourself . gloria : you 're talking in riddles . john : this came in the morning mail . gloria : oh , god . john : this is how fisher blackmailed you , is n't it ? gloria : ( sobs ) i ... i did n't know this . i did n't know about this until he came to genoa city . and i should have told you . i wanted to tell you , but i was afraid of -- john : hush , hush , hush , hush , gloria . hush . gloria : i guess there really is nothing i can say , is there ? john : you 're right . it 's not about saying things . it 's about doing things . [ scene_break ] brad : mmm . lady , you are a sight for sore eyes . victoria : oh , come on , carlton . you just spent all that time with sharon , and not to mention there were undoubtedly scads of beautiful women there . brad : yeah , but none of them were you . victoria : and that was a problem ? brad : yeah , it was a big problem . victoria : you remember the last time we were here , we almost made it upstairs ? brad : funny . i was thinking exactly the same thing . victoria : oh , yeah ? but first before anything happens ... brad : mm - hmm . victoria : i 'm gon na ask you to prove you mean all those nice things you said to me . brad : ( chuckles ) ask and you shall receive . victoria : turn off your cell phone . brad : as it happens , abby is with ashley tonight , so ... there you go . proof enough ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : nikki , what does my relationship with jack have to do with this project ? nikki : i just told you , i 've been having second thoughts . phyllis : why ? we 're sitting on a gold mine . nikki : look , it 's not your fault . i should have known that we ca n't work together . phyllis : what 's that supposed to mean ? nikki : come on , phyllis , you have to admit that you and i are n't really in sync . phyllis : okay , listen , maybe we have n't been in sync in the past , but that 's ancient history . listen , get to the point . you said this concerns jack . nikki : look , i have no problem with office romances as long as it does n't affect your job . phyllis : what jack and i do or do not do together , i promise you , it wo n't affect this project . nikki : oh , really ? well , what about the tiff you had this morning ? phyllis : oh , come on . it was nothing . we 're past it . nikki : well , jack might be past it , but i do n't think you are . you are reluctant to go to him with this pitch . phyllis : nikki , that was n't because of an argument . nikki : oh . well , then why were you acting so weird with jack this morning ? [ scene_break ] sharon : well , if we 're talking about luck , then i would say we both grabbed the brass ring . sharon : you know , i thank god every day i married you . sharon : nick , do n't stop . sharon : sweetheart , look , i know that making love is n't going to solve everything , but it 's a starting place . nick : i do love you . sharon : well , then hold me . i do n't want to just hear the words . i want to feel loved . sharon : unless that 's something that you do n't care about anymore . nick : i 'm sorry . [ scene_break ] phyllis : nikki , ohh , i was -- i was cranky and i was just tired , that 's all . nikki : oh , is that what it was ? phyllis : yeah , that 's -- that 's what it was . listen , all couples have their ups and downs . i do n't have to tell you about that . nikki : all right , hold it , but we 're not talking about me and victor , we 're talking about you and jack . phyllis : yes , i know , and i 'm ready to go on this project . let 's go to jack right now and pitch our idea . let 's do it . nikki : i do n't think you understand how important this thing is to me . it has been my dream to have my own project ever since i came up with this anti - aging cream years ago . phyllis : i know , and i took the ball and i ran with it , which you were praising me for at the wedding . you were , remember ? and now you 're attacking me . nikki : i 'm not attacking you . i am reevaluating things . phyllis : that 's a polite way of saying you 're acing me out . nikki : look , the bottom line is we are going to need jack 's support to get this thing off the ground . phyllis : so let 's go get it . nikki : the way you and jack keep blowing hot and cold , do you understand why i 'm concerned ? phyllis : no , what i understand is that you 're rippin ' off my idea . nikki : excuse me , it was my idea , but i do appreciate you reviving it . phyllis : i ca n't believe this . so what you 're really telling me is , `` thanks , phyllis , but why do n't you hit the road ? `` nikki : look , i 'm sorry , but now that you have helped me get focused on my dream again , i 'm not gon na let you mess it up . [ scene_break ] kay : oh , i 'm not exactly thrilled with the idea of j.t . and mackenzie living together . jill : why ? they 're both adults . kay : barely . mackenzie has n't really thought this through . jill : please tell me that you 're not so old - fashioned that you think she should wait till she 's married . kay : no . no . in this day and age , most people think living together is the best way to test the relationship . jill : well , then what 's the problem ? kay : well , i just have to wonder if our mackenzie and young hellstrom have talked about the commitment that they 're making . jill : katherine , why are you making this so complicated ? kay : well , i just think it 's something that should n't be entered into so lightly . jill : well , i do n't think it should , either . you 're just afraid that mackenzie 's gon na go and get her heart broken , are n't you ? kay : yes , of course i am ! i mean , we know what happened the last time things got complicated with j.t . and that was just an act . jill : love is a risky business . kay : oh , she 's such a tender age , jill . my god , i mean , she has already suffered enough pain . jill : you mean billy ? kay : i 'm just concerned if this does n't work out with j.t . , i mean , the girl is going to be devastated . jill : i hear what you 're saying ... but i hope you 're not gon na try and talk mackenzie out of this 'cause you 'd be wasting your breath . she wo n't listen to you . at that age , they never do . [ scene_break ] mac : okay , here we go . got everything ? j.t . : oh , boy . yeah , i think so . mac : okay . j.t . : ( sighs ) home sweet home . mac : wow . okay , well , this place could use a woman 's touch . j.t . : well , it does n't look that bad . mac : please . only a man could say that with a straight face . look at this . all there is in here is a carton of milk , that 's it . j.t . : i 'm sure kevin and scott probably ate out a lot . mac : uh , you know , maybe i should run out and pick us up some groceries . j.t . : oh , no , no , no . not so fast . we got something more important to check out first . mac : oh , yeah ? would that happen to be your bedroom ? j.t . : our bedroom , not mine . ours . mac : hold on , not so fast . j.t . : all right , we 'll walk real slow . it 's fine . kevin : hi , guys . bye , guys . j.t . : was it something we said ? kevin : uh , no , i 'm headed over to the abbott house . mr. abbott called . he did n't say what he wanted , but he seemed kind of intense . so are you guys movin ' back in ? mac : uh , yeah . you do n't mind , do you ? kevin : no , no , i , uh , i think it 's great . um , wait , what about scott ? j.t . : he can have mac 's room . kevin : well , then , where 's mac gon na -- j.t . : we only need one bedroom . kevin : right , of course . all right , i 'll see you . mac : it 's gon na be fun , you know , all of us living here under the same roof . kevin : yeah , yeah , i think so , too . j.t . : do n't worry about him . he 'll get used to it . mac : oh , it 's not that . j.t . : then what ? mac : well , you know , i had an idea of what it would be like , you know , our new home , getting here , settling in a little first . j.t . : that 's fine , yeah , whatever you want . mac : you sure you 're okay with that ? j.t . : hey , we got all the time in the world , okay ? that 's what i love about us living together . there 's no pressure . now why do n't you work on that grocery list and i 'm gon na finish up packing ? mac : okay . [ scene_break ] michael : where are the helicopters ? ! officer : one 's already searching , the other 's en route . michael : do they even know what caused the explosion ? officer : it might have been the fuel tank . they 're not sure . michael : what ? might have ? not sure ? that 's not good -- they just told me that it may have been the fuel tank that exploded ! what kind of dump are you running there ? how could you let something like this happen ? [ michael calls someone on his cellphone . ] the governor is busy , but i need help . we have got two lousy helicopters . now i want every damn chopper that 's airworthy out there looking . do n't you understand ? that 's my wife out there ! uh - huh . yeah . okay , yeah . thank you . man : look , mr. baldwin , you 've got ta believe me . the yacht was perfectly maintained . we went over the entire fuel system just a week ago . michael : well , you did n't go over it well enough , obviously , did you ? officer : mr. baldwin ? this was just brought in . michael : what 's that ? officer : it 's a fragment of the boat 's hull . it still needs to be tested but ... michael : but what ? tell me . officer : well , apparently , the police department found traces of an explosive . michael : what are you saying ? officer : this was n't an accident . looks like we have a criminal investigation on our hands . michael : tom . [ scene_break ] jack : oh , my gosh . so gloria was never really divorced from tom . oh , i do n't believe this . you think dad 's gon na give her the old heave - ho ? ashley : i have no idea , but even he has a breaking point , do n't you think ? jack : yeah . i just hate the idea of him being alone . i mean , a guy like that -- at his age ? how many opportunities does he get ? ( cell phone rings ) jack : oh , sorry . hello . john : jack , have you seen your sister ? jack : uh , yeah , i 'm sitting with her right now . what 's up ? john : good . i need you both to come home . jack : dad , is everything all right ? john : we 'll talk when you get here . jack : that was dad . he wants us to come right home . ashley : uh - oh . jack : yeah , uh - oh . i think it 's about to hit the fan . what 's the story with abby ? ashley : well , she 's at a friend 's . she might stay for dinner . why ? jack : i have a feeling this is gon na be a long night . ashley : uh - oh . oh , my god . jack : come on . [ scene_break ] brad : what are you doing ? victoria : i thought you dozed off . brad : i did for a bit . victoria : what woke you ? brad : empty bed . i missed you . victoria : oh . i was thirsty . brad : mmm . so much for our big coming out as a couple , huh ? victoria : oh , that 's okay . i 'm sure we 'll have other opportunities . brad : how was the wedding ? victoria : oh , it was wonderful . it was very touching . not a dry eye in the house . brad : ah . is that what i think it is ? victoria : yep . brad : you caught the bouquet ? victoria : mm - hmm . i was n't gon na mention it . brad : why not ? victoria : oh , well , it 's just the type of thing that sends most guys screaming from the room . brad : mmm , yeah , well , in case you have n't noticed , i 'm not most guys . victoria : i 've noticed . i 've noticed . [ scene_break ] nick : noah will be home soon , right ? sharon : yeah . soon . nick : i 'll bet he 's excited . sharon : why do you say that ? nick : did you forget that the club 's having their christmas thing tonight ? sharon : so that 's how it 's gon na be , nick ? just business as usual around here ? maybe if we forget about our problems , they 'll just go away ? nick : i did n't say that . sharon : well , you have n't said much of anything . that 's the problem . nick : i 'm trying . sharon : well , try harder , damn it ! we 're in the middle of a crisis here ! nick : you think you 're telling me anything i do n't already know ? but you nagging me is not gon na fix our marriage . sharon : you know what ? fine , nick , get mad at me . yell at me ! i do n't care ! anything is better than this silence . nick : whatever . sharon : you say that you already know everything i 'm telling you . nick : so ? sharon : so then if that 's true , why are n't you as upset as i am ? [ scene_break ] kevin : so this letter just showed up in the mail ? jack : courtesy of your father . kevin : oh , like that creep has n't done enough , now he 's got ta go and do this . you know what 's gon na happen now , do n't you ? ashley : well , we do n't know anything until we talk to our dad . kevin : oh , come on , ashley , your father has to be furious with my mom . jack : he 's got ta be a little thrown finding out that his wife is still married to her ex , yes . kevin : and my poor mother who is -- hello , mr. abbott . jack : hey , dad . john : hope i did n't drag you all away from anything important . ashley : daddy , nothing 's more important than you . jack : no . hey , we 're here for you , buddy . ( doorbell rings ) john : excuse me . reverend bock , nice to see you . reverend bock : john , nice to see you again . john : thanks so much for coming . reverend bock : would n't miss it . [ scene_break ] jill : katherine , it 's not gon na do any good to mope . kay : i 'll mope if i feel like it . jill : yeah , but it 's so depressing to be around you . okay . there must be something i can do to get you out of this funk . kay : you could if you 'd just be quiet for a change . jill : no , quiet is the last thing you need , actually . what do you say we go out to dinner ? i 'll treat . kay : i 'm not hungry . jill : okay . let 's go on a nice long ride . the air will do you good . kay : no , jill , no . jill : a movie ? kay : i do n't feel like a movie ! jill : do n't you snap at me ! i 'm only trying to help you . kay : i was just wondering what you said before about ... young people never listening to their elders . that 's very true . why ca n't they realize we 're just speaking from experience ? jill : do n't you remember what it felt like to know everything ? kay : well , i just wish i 'd have ... had more time with her . so i could 've ... told her how i felt about it . jill : it 's too late . esther : mac forgot her favorite pillow , mrs. c. i know she wo n't be able to sleep without it . i just know she wo n't . [ scene_break ] j.t . : all right , i 'm done unpacking . mac : great . oh , um , you know , i realized ... i forgot my favorite pillow at my grandmother 's house . but it 's okay . i can do without it for a night or two . j.t . : you want me to go get it for you ? i do n't mind . mac : no , that 's okay . but it 's sweet of you to ask . j.t . : all right . well , how 's that grocery list coming ? mac : good . long . all the cupboards are bare , too . and i know how much you need to eat . j.t . : you got that right . mac : so do you think you boys can keep this kitchen clean ? j.t . : you know , that was one of the perks about living with your grandmother . esther did all this stuff . mac : you know , there 's -- there 's still time . we can go back there if you 'd like . j.t . : no , no , no . mac : are you sure ? j.t . : yeah . oh , i forgot ! mac : what ? j.t . : i promised the guys i 'd play a pickup basketball game tonight . mac : i was gon na make us dinner . you know , celebrate us moving back in together ... j.t . : well , we can do it tomorrow , right ? i mean , that way you 'll have time to buy food . mac : sure . j.t . : what ? do you want me to cancel ? mac : no , no , it 's okay . i mean , maybe we can have dinner later . what about your foot ? are you okay ? j.t . : oh , i 'm tough , come on . besides , it feels better . mac : well , what time are you gon na be back ? j.t . : uh , i do n't know . but i will call you , all right ? mac : okay . j.t . : but before i leave ... i got something for you . actually , actually , it 's for both of us . mac : mm - hmm . j.t . : and seeing that it 's almost christmas ... mac : who knew you were such a romantic ? j.t . : oh , hell , i 'm like , the most romantic guy you 'll ever meet . see you later . mac : okay . mac : uh ... well , i guess i can go get that pillow now . [ scene_break ] nick : do you think that i 'm not upset ? i hate the way things are . sharon : oh , yeah ? what are we gon na do about it then ? sharon : there is that silence again . nick , do you have any idea how lonely that makes me feel when you do that ? nick : what do you mean ? i 'm here ! we are living together with our son . we eat together . we do things . we talk . sharon : that is just going through the motions ! that is entirely different than being connected to somebody . to somebody who knows how you feel . someone who knows who you are ! nick , when i tell you that i 'm lonely , when i 'm feeling lonely all the time , i mean that i ... i feel like i 'm on this ledge , and i 'm about to fall unless i reach out and i grab something or someone . and i almost did ! [ scene_break ] john : maybe i 'd better explain something to all of you . reverend bock is not here for counseling today , if that 's what you think . jack : then why is he here ? john : boy , you guys are slow . gloria , are you ready or what ? kevin : maybe i should go check on her . john : no , no , no , no , no . your mother 's just fine . gloria ? ashley : daddy , what are you doing ? john : honey , we 're getting married . what do you think ? jack : dad , how can you get married if she 's -- i mean -- i 'm sorry , gloria , if you 're still married to tom . john : jack , jack , do n't be so literal . of course , there are papers to be dealt with . and i 've already got my attorney on it . what we 're doing here today is we 're restating our vows . kevin : wow . that is so cool . john : yes , it is cool , kevin . i want your mother to know that i love her now , and i will love her always , just as she is . gloria : flaws and all . john : you know , i realized something , that i never see those flaws . as far as i 'm concerned , you 're perfect . gloria : john ... john : mm - hmm . reverend , shall we get started ? reverend bock : that 's a splendid idea , john . [ scene_break ] michael : look , captain ... i 'm sorry i went off on you earlier . man : no need to apologize , mr. baldwin . michael : i just ca n't fathom how -- man : something like this could happen ? neither can i . you mentioned someone named tom . michael : yeah , tom . dangerous man -- he 's threatened me and my family . man : do you think he could be responsible for the explosion ? michael : it would n't surprise me . but right now all that matters is finding lauren alive . man : the authorities are doing everything they can , sir . michael : she could have survived . i mean , you hear stories all the time about people living through horrible accidents . you know , fires and explosions and natural disasters . i mean , it 's a long shot , but it ... it could happen . man : yes , sir . michael : mm - hmm . we 're gon na need a miracle , are n't we ? officer : mr. baldwin ? michael : yes ? officer : that was the head of the search team . now the wreckage was n't spread over a large area . they 've scoured every inch , even sent divers down below . but it 's getting dark , which means the search is more difficult . michael : i do n't care . i want people out there all night . if necessary , i 'll write a check to cover the overtime . but you do n't give up . you keep looking , 'cause this is my wife out there ! [ scene_break ] ( vacuum running ) esther : mac ! mac : i ca n't hear you . esther : oh ! oh ! ( vacuum stops ) esther : oh , sweetie , i 'm so glad you changed your mind . where are your suitcases ? mac : oh , no , no , i did n't change my mind . i just forgot my pillow . esther : oh . mac : um , do you know where grandma is ? esther : oh , she 's not here . jill : esther , who 's here ? esther : it 's mackenzie . jill : mackenzie . katherine just went out . you missed her . mac : oh . jill : esther , um , give us some privacy . please . jill : what is it , honey ? you look like you wan na say something . mac : i was just wondering how grandma feels about my moving in with j.t . jill : do n't you know by now if katherine has something she wants to say to you , you 're gon na hear about it . [ scene_break ] j.t . : hello ? hey , mac , i 'm back . hey , i 'm sorry i was a jerk -- blowing off dinner for some stupid basketball game . hey , come on out . we 'll go to the grocery store together . mac ? you 're not mac . kay : ( chuckles ) well , how astute of you . j.t . : no , i mean , uh -- kay : no , i know what you mean . i just stopped by to , um , bring mac her old pillow . she wo n't admit it , but she ca n't sleep without that lumpy old thing . j.t . : how did you get in ? kay : how did i get in ? oh , i still have the key she gave me . j.t . : oh , right . where is she ? kay : i do n't know . your guess is as good as mine . j.t . : she 's probably at the grocery store right now . kay : um , jeffrey todd , while , um ... you know , while i have you alone , i , um ... i 'd like to talk to you for a moment . j.t . : look , mrs. chancellor , if this is about mac and me , i promise i wo n't -- kay : no , no , i do n't want any promises . no , no . i want you to listen . [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , shoot . phyllis ... what are you doing here ? phyllis : looking for jack , same as you . nikki : how did you know he would be here ? phyllis : how did i know he 'd be here ? i know he likes to relax here . and , let me guess , you just were in the neighborhood , and you thought you 'd stop by ? nikki : i told you -- phyllis : i know what you told me , nikki . but just because you decided that you 're gon na pitch this idea to jack alone , does n't mean i 'm gon na let you . nikki : okay , you know what ? he 's not here so ... we 're both out of luck . phyllis : you 're not gon na get away with this . nikki : excuse me ? ! phyllis : this is a power play , pure and simple . nikki : that is utterly ridiculous ! phyllis : not as ridiculous as you implying that i ca n't get along with jack or work with him . i 've been getting along with him fine since i came back to the company . nikki : look , his involvement on the web site has been minimal at most . now if he gets involved in this project , he 's gon na be a lot more involved . phyllis : and i can handle it . and i resent you saying i ca n't . you do n't have a shred of evidence . nikki : my god . phyllis , i wan na do this just as much as you do . i will call and make an appointment with jack in the morning . phyllis : thank you very much . nikki : but i do think that you should see him tonight . phyllis : why ? nikki : i would think that would be obvious . ( cell phone rings ) nikki : my phone , excuse me . ( ring ) [ scene_break ] victoria : you need to be somewhere ? brad : well , uh ... you know , i did come here straight from the airport . victoria : mm - hmm . and you wan na check in at the office ? brad : well , i 'll just get a jump on catching up on some things . victoria : oh . but you are reporting directly to the c.e.o . and i think maybe she might cut you a little slack . brad : well , she might but , you know ... victoria : hey , look , if you wan na -- you wan na get to work , if you feel you need to do that , do n't let me stop you . brad : i 'm just assessing my options . unless , you know , you have something else in mind ? victoria : a couple of , uh , steaks in the fridge and a nice bottle of wine ? brad : hmm . victoria : but first things first . [ scene_break ] nick : you almost ? sharon : but i did n't , nick . nick : when ? on your trip ? with who ? sharon : it does n't matter because nothing happened ! but that 's not because of me . nick : what ? sharon : you heard me , nick . that is how desperate i feel . that 's how lonely and vulnerable i am . nick : so you 're telling me that you want another man ? sharon : no , i 'm not ! i want you ! you 're the only man that i 've ever wanted ! i keep saying that . why ca n't you hear me ? nick : it was brad carlton , was n't it ? sharon : nick , listen to me , nothing happened . nick : did he come on to you ? sharon : no , that was me . it was all me . that 's how empty i feel . nick : that bastard ! [ scene_break ] jack : well , i guess i 'm standing in for you . ( cell phone rings ) kevin : oh , i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . i 'll make this quick . gloria : oh , kevin , please . kevin : i 'll make it quick . ( ring ) kevin : mikey , what are you doing calling me on your honeymoon ? you do n't have to check in . michael : kevin , just shut up . just be quiet and listen . kevin : yeah , yeah , sure . is something wrong ? michael : yes . something 's very wrong . i have terrible news . kevin : what ? what happened ? [ next_on ] michael : you have to find tom fisher . he is your key . kevin : wait a minute , wait a minute , look at this . paul : what do you have ? jack : as much as i love this sudden sweetness , i have to wonder is there perhaps an ulterior motive ? | nikki has bad news for phyllis . `` we ca n't work on the campaign for the anti- aging cream together as originally planned . she says that phyllis not getting along well with jack could screw things up and she does n't want her project to get caught in the middle . phyllis says that there is no problem with she and jack . nikki does n't care . `` it is my idea and i will pitch it to him myself . `` phyllis finds that a little unfair . `` it was your idea , but it was dead until i brought it to life . `` nikki knows that but ultimately the idea is hers and she will not allow phyllis to screw it up . nikki tries to see jack at the athletic club , but phyllis is there trying to be present at whatever time nikki plans to pitch her idea . nikki is not pleased but she understands phyllis 's eagerness to be a part of the team on this . `` okay phyllis i will call jack in the morning and make an appointment to see him about the idea . in the meantime , you should find jack and spend sometime with him , if you know what i mean ? `` phyllis does n't know what she means . nikki feels that being with jack the night before the meeting to pitch the idea should be self - explanatory . nikki 's cell phone rings and she is off , leaving a saucer - eyed phyllis coming to terms with what nikki just instructed her to do . jt and mackenzie are ready to go now . they say goodbye to jill , esther and katherine and they are out the door . katherine is uneasy . she is n't sure that jt and mackenzie are right for each other anymore . katherine worries that if things do n't work out this time for mackenzie , she will be devastated much like the time when she broke up with billy . sharon has a whole new outlook on her marriage and she is determined to make it work . nick comes into the house with her bags from the trip and he starts heading upstairs . she calls to him , telling him to take the bags up later . she gestures for him to come over and be with her for a while . he does , staring at her awkwardly with his hands in his pants pockets . she moves closer to him , and shyly starts kissing him . he holds her close . she wants to go upstairs and make love with him . he tries to get into it , but ca n't stop thinking about phyllis and the night before . kissing her climbing on top of her smelling her it is too much for nick and he pushes sharon gently away . he knows that she is disappointed . `` i am sorry sharon , `` he says quietly . she is hurt . her eyes fill up with tears and pain at being rejected . she turns from him and rushes up the stairs . nick stays downstairs pacing alone . sharon returns after a while . `` noah will be home soon , `` nick says . `` oh , and there is that christmas thing at the club tonight , so he might want to go to that . `` sharon demands to know if this is the way that it is going to be from now on . `` are we going to live this meaningless existence , pretending to be okay , and not connecting ? by the way , why are you not as upset about this as i am ? `` sharon asks . nick has no answer for her . sharon hates the silence . `` i ca n't stand it . yell at me ! shout at me ! i feel like i am on a ledge nick . i am on a ledge and i am about to fall over . i am reaching for something someone and i almost did ! `` nick asks what she means . she tells that she was on the trip feeling desperate and she came on to someone but nothing happened . nick demands to know who that person was . sharon ignores the question . nick can tell that this person was brad . sharon is quick to say that brad did nothing and that she was the one that came on to him . gloria comes home happy and full of glee jabbering about the cold weather . john is waiting . he has been pacing . he is very serious and gloria sees that right away . `` gloria do you really love me ? `` she is surprised by the question but not after he shows her the letter that he received from tom about her still being his wife . gloria 's gig is up . tears come to her eyes . she said that she did n't know that she was still married at first , but then later tom showed up and he told her then . she starts explaining things but then decides that trying to do that now is useless . john tells gloria that sometimes it is what we do ' that counts and not what we say ' . she does n't understand that . later at the mansion , jack and ashley arrive at the house and meet with kevin . the three of them were called by john to the house . they are worried about what john is going to do now that he knows that gloria is still married to tom and that she was never really married to him in the first place . john comes downstairs and greets everyone warmly . he rushes to the door when he hears the doorbell . he lets in the good reverend who is a friend of the family . jack rolls his eyes when he sees the minister not understanding . john turns to the stairs . `` gloria ! are you ready ? `` she walks into the room tastefully dressed in bridal wear and walks to john 's side . jack does n't mean to be rude , but he has to ask how they are going to get married knowing that gloria is already married to someone else . john tells jack that this is a restatement of their vows . `` papers will have to be filed and changed , but that will come later . right now , i want gloria to know that we all have our flaws but to me , in my eyes she is perfect . `` michael is freaking out . he is at the coastguard station waiting for news on lauren and where she could be . the officers are checking things out but have n't found her yet . when the captain of the ship comes into the room , michael is ready to attack . michael was told that there was an explosion of the fuel tank . he assumes that the good captain did n't really take very good care of his ship and that he is the reason that lauren is missing . the man defends his ship and even had it recently checked for safety . `` yeah right , `` michael says sarcastically to the man . michael 's attention is now directed to another officer who has just come in . he has a man with him who is holding a huge piece of the cruise ship that was found while searching for wreckage . michael stares at it , not understanding the implication of it all . the officer tells him that they have been looking over pieces of the wreckage and there is evidence that there is evidence that this was an explosion that occurred due to the rigging of a device to go off . michael turns away from the men into the corner he whispers `` tom `` |
adam : hey , hey , hey , um ... beatrice : hey . adam : listen , there 's been a slight change of plans . beatrice : oh , god , please tell me you 've come to your senses and decided to push back the wedding ? adam : no , as a matter of fact , i need to move it forward to tomorrow . beatrice : tomorrow ? adam : yeah . beatrice : no , but how do you expect me to have everything put together by then ? adam : no , no , hold on . i hired the best , so just make it happen . beatrice : and your fiancée 's on board with this ? adam : uh , no , she does n't -- she does n't know about it yet . it 's a surprise . beatrice : do you have a marriage license ? adam : not yet . beatrice : okay , well , wisconsin has a 5-day waiting period after the license is obtained . adam : we ca n't -- we ca n't wait that long . beatrice : okay , i do n't understand . what 's the rush ? adam : um , look , i - i may need to leave the country suddenly , for business obligations . beatrice : okay , well , regardless , i do n't see how there 's a way around state law . adam : would the fact that i 'm victor newman 's son be of any importance ? beatrice : the victor newman ? adam : mm - hmm . so obviously , money is no object . beatrice : well , um , there 's always illinois . no residency requirement , a 1-day waiting period , and even that can be waived by petitioning the court . adam : good . good . make it happen . beatrice : okay , i 'll just need the number of guests . adam : no guests . no guests . just the two of us . beatrice : okay . um , and there 's this lovely venue in chicago i can recommend . adam : yeah , just as long as it 's near an airport . beatrice : perfect . oh , um , there 's this exquisite hotel . adam : you know what ? i do n't need details . just -- just do it . [ scene_break ] [ heather remembering ] 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 . i figured he 'd know a publisher , which he did . he was more than happy to make an introduction . so i met the guy , made the deal , got it published , end of story . victor : i never confessed to a murder . the evidence you used against me to put me into jail is based on a forgery . your boyfriend -- your fiancé , adam wilson , was behind it . adam : i 'm glad you did n't dump me . heather : well , i understand why you did it . victor : just remember one thing -- i have never lied to you , unlike your fiancé adam wilson . first time you tried to pin a murder on me , i was proven innocent . same thing is happening now . [ scene_break ] man : are you here to speak with mr. newman again ? heather : bring me frank ellis . [ scene_break ] jana : kev , i know that you 're upset with me . kevin : hold on , hold on , i have a message from my mom . jeff is in the hospital . jana : what ? did she say why ? kevin : some kind of allergic reaction . i should head over there . jana : my god , i hope it 's nothing serious . kevin : i 'll , uh , give you a call and let you know . [ scene_break ] wallace : i think i have everything i need , mr. bardwell . jeff : well , if not , just let me know . wallace : someone from the d.a . 's office will be in touch to go over your statement . gloria : statement ? that statement is a pack of lies ! he did n't find any face cream in my things , because i did n't have it . and he knows that . jeff : honey , the cops do n't have me on tape confessing to putting something in that cream . which reminds me , who else knows about what you did ? gloria : jeffrey , i 'm begging you . please do n't do this . because i ca n't go to prison . i ca n't be shut away from my family . i ca n't be shut away from you ! jeff : well , you know what they say . absence makes the heart grow fonder . gloria : you are the one that better be worried when i get out of this mess , 'cause you 're not getting away with this , bardwell . wallace : all right , that 's enough . okay , let 's go . gloria : no , no , no . i would like to speak to my son , michael baldwin , because he is my attorney . jeff : courage , cupcake ! and do n't fret about jabot . i 'll hold down the fort until you can join me . ( chuckles ) oh . [ scene_break ] river : do n't stare at me like i 'm some stranger . michael : well ... you are . i believed in you . your daughter , gloria , lauren -- we all did . we did everything we could to get you off , and it turned out that you were guilty all along . and now you want me to forget that i know the truth . river : it was a lifetime ago . i 'm a different man . we need to get beyond this . forget -- forget the past . michael : how can i forget that a man died because of you ? river : i never meant for that to happen . michael : and i 'm supposed to believe that after everything else you 've told me is a lie ? river : son , son , listen to me -- michael : no ! no ! no ! i am an attorney . i took an oath to uphold the law . you 're gon na come with me to the d.a . 's office . you 're gon na turn yourself in . river : the hell i am . i 've spent my last minute in prison . michael : no . look , come with me . let the judge decide your future . river : michael , now you listen to me , michael , and listen well . i am not going ... back . now unless you think you can ... knock me out and drag me there , you need to ... back away and ... now . michael : i ca n't . river : i did n't think so . michael : but i promise you , though ... one day i 'll have to come for you . and you will pay the price . river : come on , michael . you 're no saint . it 's not as if you never crossed the line . you 've served time in prison yourself . michael : i 'm not saying that i 'm perfect . i 'd like to think that i 've become a better man . river : so have i . think about it . how would you fare if you were judged on your past ? michael : i paid for my crime . i learned from it . river : and i learned from mine . i do n't need to spend years in prison to know what i did was wrong . michael : i 'm sorry . i ca n't . i have a wife and a son who look up to me . and if no other reason but for that , i have to do the right thing . river : you realize this will break your sister 's heart . michael : yes , i do . river : you ca n't turn me in . michael : why not ? river : attorney / client privilege . michael : i quit . river : what i said , i said in confidence . michael : even if were still your attorney , i would be obligated to report you if i felt you were a danger to someone else . river : who am i a danger to ? michael : eden . [ scene_break ] eden : i thought you said michael and my dad would be back by now . lauren : oh . well , um ... they had a lot to talk about . eden : you know , if my dad still wants to leave , i 'm going with him . lauren : is that what you want ? or are you afraid to disappoint your dad ? eden : it 's what i want . lauren : you know , it 's funny . i thought you were , uh , torn earlier . i thought you said you wanted to stay in genoa city . eden : i just said that so i would n't hurt your feelings . lauren : i do n't believe you . eden : ( scoffs ) i hate it here . everyone 's so backwards , so caught up in the rules and stuff . lauren : huh . and i thought you liked going to regular school and having friends . eden : i already had friends , back in california . lauren : well , i realize that , but -- eden : genoa city sucks . i ca n't wait to get out of here . lauren : well , i 'm sorry to hear that you 're willing to just ... walk away . and there 's no one here that you 're gon na miss . [ scene_break ] heather : is this your confession ? frank : yes . heather : is this your handwriting ? frank : no . i forged it . yes , it 's my handwriting . if you do n't believe me , i can write it down again . heather : did anyone coerce you to write this ? frank : no . heather : were you compensated in any way whatsoever to write this ? frank : no . not a dime . heather : okay . mr. ellis , i would advise you to think long and hard before you add perjury to your rap sheet . your list is long enough as it is . frank : every word is the god 's honest truth . heather : okay . if you were intimidated in any way , mr. ellis , i can protect you . okay , i can get you moved out of here away from anyone that has threatened you . frank : i know what this is about . heather : i beg your pardon ? frank : i know that you want me to say that i lied so you can get your boyfriend off the hook . heather : no , i can assure you , the only thing i am interested in is the truth . frank : well , you got it right there in your hot little hand . heather : why should i believe you ? frank : well ... do you remember when you saw me with wilson at coffeehouse ? heather : yeah , of course . frank : okay , well , he and i were doing some business . that 's where he asked me to forge the diary . i know he did n't tell you that , but look at me . i mean , honestly , do you really think that i 'm an investment banker ? heather : well , i think that 's about all for now . thank you . guard , would you please escort mr. ellis back to his cell ? frank : hey , um ... if you need anything else , you know where to find me . [ scene_break ] adam : will $ 10,000 be enough to cover the down payment ? beatrice : oh , more than enough , mr. wilson . adam : good . beatrice : your fiancée is lovely , by the way . adam : thank you . i , uh , i took the liberty of writing her dress size and shoe size on the back . beatrice : oh . wonderful . adam : listen , make sure you pick out something classy , you know , elegant , like heather herself . beatrice : leave it to me . i promise you , she wo n't be disappointed . i have impeccable taste . adam : good . ( cell phone ringing ) adam : i 've got a call here . beatrice : oh . adam : oh , it 's her . hey , beautiful , you must be psychic . i was just thinking about you . listen , i - i need to see you soon . heather : i need to see you , too . right away . adam : i 'll be there in five minutes . all right , wish me luck . beatrice : good luck . adam : i 'll be in touch . [ scene_break ] victor : ms. stevens ? heather : i have somewhere to be , mr. newman . victor : i do n't give a damn . i just want you to know that i went to my son first . out of respect for his mother , i offered him to come clean . in return , i 'd prevail upon your office to ... be easy on him ... if he gave up jack abbott . he refused . too proud to admit that he did something very wrong . i 've given up on him . he made his own bed . just want you to know . [ scene_break ] jeff : ow ! woman : sorry . your pain meds are wearing off . jeff : huh . woman : it 's almost time for another dose . i 'll be back soon . kevin : something 's different . you get a haircut ? jeff : that 's funny . kevin : must really hurt . jeff : it does . kevin : so what happened ? you eat those jalapeño peppers again ? jeff : nope . this is more about getting burned from the outside in . kevin : you burned yourself ? with what ? oh , my god . you did n't . no . no . not even you could be that cold . where is my mom ? jeff : probably complaining that horizontal stripes make her look fat . kevin : you turned her in ? ! you son of a bitch ! do you realize what you 've done ? ! this -- this implicates all of us ! jeff : well , maybe you can get adjoining cells . i know it 's not the christmas you 're used to , but at least you 'll all be together . [ scene_break ] gloria : would you please listen to me ? i do n't belong in this place . man : tell it to the judge , lady . gloria : and these handcuffs are hurting my wrists . man : so quit squirming . gloria : ( sighs ) thank you . thank you very much . at least the detective has some compassion . wallace : please , please , sit down . gloria : oh ! wait a minute ! wait a minute ! what are you doing ? wallace : standard procedure , ma'am . gloria : why are you treating me like a common criminal ? wallace : may i remind you you 've been arrested ? gloria : and i 'm trying to tell you i 'm innocent . my husband set me up . wallace : really ? really ? well , how do you explain this ? gloria 's voice : i never wanted anybody to get hurt by that face cream . i tampered with the formula , but that cream was never supposed to be distributed . i know that looks very bad . but it 's not what i meant . wallace : what did you mean ? gloria : my husband and i have this twisted little game he likes to play . and i did n't mean that i -- man : we booked this into evidence . wallace : good . take it down to the lab . i 'm gon na start the paperwork . man : yeah . wallace : you can make your phone call now . gloria : pick up , michael . michael , this is your mother . and i 'm at the police station . and i 'd like for you to come and get me . and please hurry . i think i 'm in an awful lot of trouble . [ scene_break ] river : you think i 'm a danger to my own daughter ? michael : yes , i do . river : oh , now wait a minute . i made huge sacrifices for that girl . michael : what sacrifices ? river : hell , i could -- i could 've run away to europe , south america , lived -- lived like a king on that money , but i chose to stay here because it was better for her . michael : oh , give you the father of the year award . river : i know you 're bitter , michael . i do n't blame you . i screwed up royally with you . michael : yes , you did . river : and i can never get those years back , but -- but the second time around with eden -- i did it right . michael : did you ? river : you have eyes . the girl worships me . michael : of course she does . she has no idea who you are . river : look , life handed me a second chance . and i 've made good use of it . i never committed another crime . i - i - i dedicated myself to helping others at the ashram . michael : is that supposed to make up for the fact that a man died because of your greed ? river : i was young ! stupid . please , please , please , please , michael , let me go . i 'm no danger to anyone . i promise . michael : i ca n't . river : we 're family . we 're family . i love you and eden . michael : you do n't lie to the people you love . which you have done from the very first moment we met up . and as for my poor sister , you 've lied to her her entire life . river : for -- for her own good . michael : she actually thinks that you 're all about peace and love . river : so why would you wan na destroy that , by turning me in ? michael : because at this late date , i have developed a conscience . something you could not possibly relate to . river : look , you may hate me , but i know for a fact you 've grown very attached to your sister . i do n't -- i do n't think you have it in you to hurt her that badly . so ... i 'm going walk out that door , disappear . and you 're gon na keep your mouth shut , not for me -- not for me . for eden . [ scene_break ] adam : babe , i have the most exciting news . what 's wrong ? are you sick again , honey ? is this the epstein - barr thing acting up ? heather : i 'm gon na give you one last chance . adam : i - i do n't know what you 're talking about . heather : if you ever cared about me at all , just tell me the truth about the diary . adam : sweetheart , i already told you -- heather : where did you get it , adam ? adam : heather , where is this coming from ? heather : just answer the question ! adam : i - i got it at the ranch . heather : it 's over . it 's over . adam : ( sighs ) what 's over ? what -- what 's over ? heather : everything . just tell me that it 's not true . that you have n't been lying to me all these months . adam : i ... heather : god . you ca n't , can you ? adam : please try to understand me . heather : no . i 'm never gon na understand how you looked at me in the eye and you stuck to that stupid story about ... the diary in the trash . adam : look , it 's not like victor is innocent . i mean , come on . all the evidence suggests that he went down to mexico to kill walter palin . heather : do n't you realize that even if he did kill walter , we 're never gon na get a conviction now . and i ca n't even think straight enough to -- to count how many felonies you 've committed . adam : sweetheart , please , listen to me . just listen to me . you 're my world . i - i did this for us . you 're all i have . heather : you did this for us ? adam : victor did n't just treat me badly . i mean , are you forgetting how he treated you ? the man thinks that he can behave this way because he 's a billionaire . that 's not right . heather : i 'm sure the money that you got for the journal -- that did n't , uh , matter at all , right ? adam : the money is our ticket out of here , honey . heather : oh , my god . adam : it still can be . heather : you are n't serious , are you ? adam : no one is gon na believe a three - time loser like ellis . let 's burn this confession , leave the country and never look back . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) jana : ( sighs ) kevin , i 'm really glad that you phoned . listen , about the money -- kevin : not -- not now . jana -- jana , not now . i need you to find michael right away . mom has been arrested . jana : arrested ? what for ? kevin : it 's a long story . will you just tell michael to get to the police station a.s.a.p . ? [ scene_break ] kevin : and you , i thought you loved my mother ! jeff : i do . i 'll be waiting for her when she gets out . kevin : like she 's ever gon na talk to you again ? jeff : gloria and i do n't hold grudges . in fact , i think she 'll respect me now more than ever . kevin : are you on crack ? jeff : oh , come on , kevin , you know your mother . every now and then you got ta put her in her place . kevin : this is not one of those sick and twisted games of one - upmanship you two play ! mom is in custody . the cops have the face cream . there 's no way to fix this ! jeff : she 'll be fine , kevin . kevin : fine ? fine ? you 're an idiot . my mom could spend the rest of her life in jail ! fine ? ! what is this , orange juice ? jeff : whoa ! oh ! ow ! kevin : you think that hurts ? just you wait ! jeff : oh ! nurse ! ow ! [ scene_break ] man : the lab 's putting a rush on the face cream . wallace : you know , i pulled the original file . this case was never closed . i mean , the d.a . 's gon na be all over this . man : we 're handing it to him on a silver platter . wallace : yeah , i know . i mean , we got a suspect , a taped confession , the evidence ? guess the cold cream case is n't a cold case any longer . [ scene_break ] lauren : thank you for helping me get fen back to sleep . eden : no biggie . lauren : you know , it 's such a shame that you wo n't miss him . 'cause he 's gon na miss you like crazy . eden : i 'll miss him . lauren : just fen ? eden : what i said before ? i did n't mean i ... there 's a lot of things that i 'm gon na miss . lauren : look , whatever happens with your dad , i want you to know you 're welcome to stay here . you can finish genoa city high . you can be with your friends . eden : i ca n't believe you 'd want me after the way i acted when i got here . lauren : are you kidding ? your whole life had been turned upside down . michael and i certainly understood that . eden : i still wan na talk to my dad . lauren : of course . but will you consider staying ? eden : i do n't know what i 'm gon na do . i just know i 'm not running off anywhere today . lauren : okay . well , why do n't we put your clothes away ? you know , just in case ? eden : okay . lauren : maybe your bag ? aw . eden : okay , i know i should 've outgrown this by now , but ... my dad gave him to me when i was 3 . i had to stay in the hospital overnight to get my tonsils out . and he said that teddy could take care of me when he could n't . [ scene_break ] river : it 's time for me to go . michael : you walk outta here , you 're never gon na see eden again . are you sure that 's what you wan na do ? abandon her like you abandoned me ? river : you have n't given me besides ... eden does n't wan na leave . she 's found a home here . and it 's a comfort to know that you and lauren will take good care of her . good - bye , michael . michael : do n't do this . river : god bless you . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) lauren : we need to get you some more , uh -- eden : maybe it 's my dad and michael . lauren : oh . jana : where 's michael ? lauren : he 's not here , jana . jana : well , where did he go ? this is an emergency ! he 's not answering his phone . lauren : he 's with his father . why are you so upset ? jana : gloria 's has been arrested . lauren : oh , great ! eden : what did she do ? jana : i 'm not sure . he just -- kevin just phoned me and told me to find michael and have him go to the police station as soon as possible . eden : he gets his dad out of jail and now his mom 's in ? lauren : i 'm telling you , it 's one nightmare and then it 's another . [ scene_break ] gloria : office , please ? i need to call michael baldwin again . man : one phone call , mrs. bardwell . gloria : oh , come on ! he did n't answer the phone ! kevin : mom ? gloria : kevin ! thank god ! i tried reaching your brother . he 's not answering his phone . kevin : yeah , same here . gloria : detective , that 's my son . please ... please ? wallace : all right , go ahead . kevin : thank you . i ca n't believe he actually went through with it . gloria : neither can i . kevin : i mean , i knew he was threatening , but i just thought he was bluffing . gloria : what are we gon na do , kevin ? kevin : uh , nothing . nothing . nothing until michael gets here . in the meantime , do not say a word to the cops . gloria : it 's too late . kevin : what ? gloria : jeffrey tricked me into confessing , and they have it on tape . kevin : what ? mom , why would you talk to -- gloria : please do n't yell at me . i know i 'm in trouble . kevin : you realize if it comes out that michael and lauren and i knew about this , we 're all up a creek ! [ scene_break ] frank : man , that a.d.a . chick -- she 's like a -- she 's like a bulldog . victor : mm - hmm . so she questioned you about your confession ? frank : yeah , she was , um , she was trying to get me to admit that i was lying . victor : mm - hmm . did you hold firm ? frank : absolutely . victor : and she believed you ? frank : oh , yeah . looked like she was a little green around the gills , as a matter of fact . victor : oh , yeah ? good . frank : now i just got ta wait for my public defender , see what they 'll give me for -- for copping to the forgery . victor : forget it . frank : what ? victor : you remember our part of the deal . you talk to no one , unless and until i tell you to . [ scene_break ] adam : please say something . heather : you want me to give up my career and my reputation and just run away to some foreign country with you ? adam : honey , it 's the only way we can be together . heather : i would be disbarred . i would be disgraced . do you have any idea how hard i worked to get to where i am ? adam : yes , i know . i will take care of you . okay . look me in the eye and answer me this , okay ? do you love me ? heather : that does n't matter anymore ! adam : sweetheart , that is the only thing that matters . i wan na spend the rest of my life with you . heather : i ca n't believe that this is happening . adam : what i wanted to tell you before all of this happened was that i ... i made arrangements for us to get married tomorrow in chicago . heather : you did ? adam : listen , when my mother died , i came to genoa city to find my family . but after victor and the rest of the newman 's turned their backs on me , i just felt lost . heather : adam -- adam : heather , do n't you see ? we were meant to find each other . you 're all the family i have . you 're all the family i need . and i 'm all the family -- heather : i ca n't . adam : you need . heather : i ca n't . i ca n't . i ca n't do this , adam . adam : look , if -- if i ... if i believed that you did n't love me , i would turn myself in right now . i would spare you any further embarrassment or pain . but you do ... i know you do . look ... please ... please come with me . together , we can face anything . heather : i ca n't believe i 'm saying this , but i want you to go . now . just run . adam : without you ? heather : yes . adam : no , look , there -- there is a flight to london , okay ? we can still make it . we 'll get married once we get to england . heather : i need time to think , okay ? but you do n't have time . you need to get out of here before i change my mind . adam : okay . adam : the fact that you would put everything you believe in aside to help me , do n't you see ? this proves it . this proves that you -- that you love me . please , for once in your life , just ... forget about the rules , forget about the repercussions and follow your heart . i will wait for you at the airport gate . heather : just ... go . adam : i will wait for you at the airport gate . heather : now . [ scene_break ] wallace : here you go . gloria : thank you . kevin : i still ca n't reach michael . look , jana and lauren are looking for him . we 'll find him . wallace : we 've heard your husband 's side of the story . why do n't you give me yours ? gloria : it 's like i told you , he set me up . wallace : well , how ? how ? start from the beginning . kevin : unh - unh . do n't do it . gloria : kevin , the detective wants to hear my side of the story . kevin : yes , and you have a right to counsel before you say a word . gloria : and what if we ca n't find michael ? wallace : then i 'll process you and move you into lock up until you do . gloria : no . no . no , kevin , you got ta help me . kevin : mom ... gloria : i ca n't let him put me in a jail cell . kevin : mom , there 's nothing i can do , okay ? you need to -- you need to be strong . look , look , be strong and do n't say a word until michael gets here . [ scene_break ] jana : oh , god , it 's the voice mail again , is n't it ? lauren : yes , and the mailbox is full . jana : well , there 's got to be some bloody way to reach him . lauren : uh , honey , would you please go check on fen for me ? eden : yeah , sure . lauren : thanks . all right , i , um , hesitated saying anything in front of eden , but michael is meeting river in a warehouse downtown . jana : why ? lauren : it 's a very long story , but the bottom line is , he should be home by now . jana : well , what am i gon na do ? kevin 's at the police station and he 's freaking out . lauren : yeah , well , that mother - in - law of ours has the worst timing ! jana : okay , i could go to the warehouse . i could find michael myself . lauren : that 's a great idea . yeah , yeah , it 's downtown , crescent street . jana : crescent street ? lauren : look for michael 's car . jana : okay . wait , hang on ! what if he 's not there ? lauren : i do n't know . i do n't know . just -- just pray that he is . jana : okay . [ scene_break ] michael : bad time ? heather : look , if you 're here about victor ... michael : no . heather : or the confession ? michael : no . no . no . i 'm not . ahem . i need your help on another matter . heather : and what matter is that ? michael : i want you to swear out an arrest warrant against lowell baldwin . heather : you 're kidding . michael : no . i just found out he was guilty . heather : i ca n't believe you 're telling me this . michael : yeah , well , it 's never easy to , uh , turn in the man who gave you life , but ... i have to do what 's right for myself , my son , for justice . heather : but still , you 've -- michael : i 've looked the other way a lot in my life . and you know , every day a little bit of my soul has died . i 'm not gon na let that happen again . not this time . [ scene_break ] paul 's voice : you 've reached paul williams ' investigations . i 'm out of town at the moment , so please leave a message . i 'll return your call the minute i get back to my office . [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) lauren : michael ? thank god . do you know that your mother 's been arrested ? [ next_on ] jill : forget about jabot . come work with us at chancellor . heather : adam ? adam : heather . jack : you said it was gloria 's face cream ? | river runs after confessing to michael . glo is taken to jail , while everyone searches for michael . michael is at heather 's office issuing a warrant for river 's arrest . heather struggles with her oath to uphold justice and love for adam as he ask her to run with him to europe . |
lily : ( sighs ) that workout was amazing . cane : well , you know , i knew once you got word that your blood count was good , there 'd be nothing stopping you . lily : well , i did n't break much of a sweat , but it was just really nice to be active again . cane : you know , you 're glowing , and i do n't think it 's from the workout . lily : you know what ? it 's like ... ( sighs ) as hard as this year has been , i just have so much to be grateful for , you know ? it 's like i feel like myself again , and it 's almost christmas ... cane : mm - hmm . lily : and ... cane : hmm ? lily : we 're getting the best present that we could hope for . cane : yeah . [ scene_break ] billy : hey . mac : hi . ( door closes ) billy : the guard told me i had a visitor . i did n't expect you . mac : i just wanted to make sure you were okay . billy : even though part of you thinks i got what 's coming to me ? mac : as upset as i was about you posting victoria 's grand jury testimony on your web site , i never wanted you to go to jail . billy : yeah , well , the judge ca n't keep me in here forever just for not revealing my source , so i 'll be out . mac : yeah , i - i , uh , i hear it might be a while before that happens , which brings me to the other reason that i 'm here . i have news . billy : you got the results . mac : i 'm pregnant . billy : ah , that 's -- that 's ... [ scene_break ] chloe : hi . chance : hey . chloe : i did n't see that coming . chance : what happened ? chloe : that was michael baldwin . daniel wants him to help out billy . chance : i thought the two hated each other . chloe : yeah . well , i guess they bonded over sharing a cell . anyways , he spoke with judge renfroe , who suggested that maybe someone at `` restless style `` might know who gave billy the scoop on victoria 's testimony . chance : what did the judge say ? chloe : well , he said that he would consider letting billy go if that certain someone , who would remain anonymous , would reveal the source 's name . ( sighs ) chance : chloe , you would n't happen to know someone like that now , would you ? chloe : i was at `` restless style `` when the juror made the offer to billy . chance : please tell me billy did not ask you to lie for him . chloe : no . he did n't -- he did n't even know that i overheard . chance : okay . what are you gon na do ? chloe : i 'm -- i 'm debating . chance : you 're debating ? chloe : ( sighs ) chance : chloe , what is holding you back ? chloe : billy 's reaction when he finds out that i actually spoke , so i -- chance : oh . chloe : ( sighs ) i do n't know what to do , all right ? you are the most upstanding citizen i know , so why do n't you tell me what to do ? chance : do n't -- no . no , no , no . this has to be something that 's right for you , and only you . chloe : ( sighs ) i should n't even be in this position . you know what ? maybe i do n't have to be . yeah . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jack : i 'm here now . get here when you can . f - fine . do n't rush . wow . i was beginning to wonder if i would ever see you in person again . emily : i 'm sorry . i have been so swamped . jack : oh , no sorrier than i am . tell you what -- you can make it up to me . spend christmas with me . emily : that would be lovely . jack : just so we 're clear , i could spend time with you before christmas , too , you know ? emily : ( clears throat ) i am available right now if you have some free time . jack : well , thanks to my sister being late , you 're on . you know , we -- we got to do something about your workload . seriously , as nice as it is to hear your voice over the phone , it does not compare to seeing your face . emily : i am not the only one who 's been tied to my work . last time we spoke , you were preparing for a major investment deal . how 's that going ? jack : how 's that going ? it 's gone . emily : ( whispers ) ahh . [ scene_break ] j.t . : so it went through ? tucker : and i got the full 25 % . j.t . : well , i was wondering why i could n't get a hold of you this morning . tucker : well , i was , uh , concerned with a lot of other matters . the deal was sealed last night , and i imagine -- well , ooh , actually , i know the word is spreading like wildfire . [ scene_break ] nick : ( sighs ) hey , vick , it 's me . can you meet me at the office ? we need to talk . [ scene_break ] adam : well , now that the deal is off the table , could you at least tell me what it was ? ashley : okay , here it is -- katherine decided to go public with a portion of chancellor industries . now she only invited a few people in on the initial offer , but then she turned around and decided to sell the entire 25 % to tucker mccall . adam : the tucker mccall ? ashley : yeah . why ? do you know him ? adam : not personally , but the guy 's a -- he 's a legend in the financial world . ashley : ( groans ) adam : he created a company and a vast fortune out of scratch . you know , the -- the critics , he defied all them and he had a fortune 500 company turn into a global enterprise . the guy , he -- we -- we studied his business model at harvard . ashley : really ? adam : yeah . ashley : well , i 'm not saying what katherine did was n't smart . it was very smart . i 'm just disappointed , and i 'm not the only one . i mean , jack , the newmans -- everybody that knew about it , we wanted in on it . adam : well , i appreciate you keeping me in mind . ashley : oh , come on , adam , after everything you 've done for me , how could i not ? anyway , i got to go . you sure you do n't want a ride ? adam : no . get out of here . go . leave . ashley : you sure ? okay . adam : you do n't want to keep jack waiting . ashley : i do n't . bye . kisses . mm . see you . adam : bye . see you . victoria : hi . can i get a coffee to go , please ? woman : mm - hmm . victoria : thank you . adam : hello , victoria . victoria : really not in the mood for talking right now , adam . adam : yeah , you know what ? i completely understand . victoria : ( clears throat ) adam : i - i empathize . i would be pretty bummed out , too , if the chancellor i.p.o . fell through , and i really did n't have anything else going on . victoria : what are you talking about ? adam : well , the i.p.o . that -- you did n't hear ? tucker mccall -- he got all 25 % . victoria : but j.t . works for mr. mccall , and he did n't say anything about it . adam : whoops . well , it sounds like someone 's keeping secrets . victoria : thank you . [ scene_break ] lily : so , hey , should n't you be getting to jimmy 's ? cane : um , no . i have colin covering for me . lily : why ? cane : i , uh , have to run some errands . lily : oh , okay . well , i do , too . cane : oh . well , do you want me to come ? i 'll help you . lily : no , no , no . i 'm fine . cane : oh , good . good . oh , i mean , uh , wow . good god . look at the time . got to go . lily : ( laughs ) okay . well , you take all the time that you need , all right ? take all day if you want to , so ... cane : are you trying to get rid of me ? 'cause i just do n't know if i can deal with that sort of rejection and pain . lily : pain ? really ? because you actually seem relieved that i do n't want you along . cane : oh , do n't be ridiculous . lily : what are you hiding ? cane : nothing . lily : ethan hurricane ashby . cane : ooh ! lily : ( laughs ) cane : now i know i 'm in trouble . uh , okay . all right , i 'll tell you . i was ... ( whispering ) i was going to go and get your christmas present . lily : ( laughs ) oh , my gosh . cane : ( normal voice ) what ? lily : oh , i was gon na get yours , too . cane : aw . but i have everything i want right here . lily : hey , we ca n't forget mac . cane : oh , no , we ca n't forget mac . what do you want to get her ? lily : we need to get her something really , really special . cane : okay . but , you know , whatever we get her wo n't really add up to what she 's doing for us , hmm ? lily : that 's true . [ scene_break ] billy : and you were worried that that strip was n't gon na turn blue . mac : i told you , i came here because i wanted you to hear it from me . billy : yeah , you wanted me to hear that in here . you know , sweetheart , there 's just some information that you should n't share . mac : maybe you should have applied that to your magazine . billy : did you come in here to lecture me about my work ? mac : this matters to me , and whether you admit it or not , i know that it matters to you . [ scene_break ] jack : it was my big gambit to get a little more control at jabot . i was this close . emily : focusing on what might have been is the quickest path to personal and professional misery . you need to find a way to just move on from this and accept it . jack : yeah , accepting the unknown has never been my strong suit . i do n't know what mccall is up to . i can tell you this -- he did not buy a quarter of chancellor industries to sit in the corner and watch . emily : i doubt katherine chancellor 's just going to suddenly dismiss the opinions of you and your family in favor of someone who has no history with the company . jack : you really think ? emily : i have no idea . jack : ( laughs ) emily : i - i know zilch about the business world . ( laughs ) jack : well , that 's fair enough . i know zilch about your world . tell me about your world . how 's work ? emily : mostly good , though some of my patients are n't doing as well as i had hoped . jack : is patty maybe one of them ? doctor / patient confidentiality , i know . emily : ( sighs ) i know . when medication improves a patient to the point where they have , uh , certain privileges -- um , time in the dayroom where they mingle with the other patients -- that 's a good thing . it 's just i personally had hopes for a bigger breakthrough . jack : such as ? emily : acknowledgement of what she 's done , remorse for her actions . and when that does n't happen after a certain amount of time , you wonder if she might benefit from a - a different approach or a different therapist . jack : wait , wait . you -- you -- you 'd turn patty over to another doctor ? emily : ( sighs ) i ... i think it 's -- it 's time . [ scene_break ] patty : what else did i do ? [ scene_break ] emily : i - i should go . i do n't want to be late for what might be my last session with patty . jack : before you go , can i offer you one piece of advice ? emily : i 'm listening . jack : it 's pretty much what you said about jabot . you 've given your all where patty 's concerned . if you feel you need to walk away now , you should have no regrets . emily : thank you . i 'll let you know what happens . oh . wow . ashley : well , i guess i did n't have to rush over here , huh ? emily : hello , ashley . ashley : hi . good to see you again . emily : you , too . good - bye . jack : bye . ashley : bye . emily : bye . ( clears throat ) ashley : oh , come on . your mood has certainly improved since last we spoke . jack : yes , she made the day bearable after the chancellor stock debacle . ashley : oh , jack , after all the horrible things that have happened to our family , it 's not the end of the world . jack : it could be the end of jabot . ashley : oh , why would you say that ? jack : we do n't know what mccall 's intentions are . after meeting him , i do n't have a good feeling . [ scene_break ] tucker : so you 'll handle bringing those subsidiaries up to speed ? j.t . : uh , yeah , no problem . tucker : j.t ... j.t . : ( sighs ) tucker : everything okay on the home front ? heard you leaving a couple of messages for your wife earlier . j.t . : well , i was , uh , i was hoping to give her a heads - up about your involvement in the i.p.o . she and her brother were hoping to get involved with it themselves . tucker : so you had n't already told her i was interested ? j.t . : uh , you said it was confidential ... although i - i do wish i would have known about it going through last night to avoid her possibly hearing it from somebody else . tucker : ( sighs ) well , i appreciate you keeping my confidentiality , even when it put you on a tough spot , but that 's what i expect you to do . the newmans are known for being pretty shrewd businesspeople . your wife may be angry now , but eventually she 'll understand why you did what you did . [ scene_break ] victoria : hey . nick : hey . did you get my message ? victoria : no , i did n't check my voice mail yet . nick : what do you want ? adam : to prove i 'm not a liar . victoria : adam claims that tucker mccall took the entire 25 % of chancellor 's i.p.o . ( file flops on table ) nick : how did you even know about that ? there 's no way katherine extended that invitation to you . adam : well , nick , you are not the only one with connections in this town . victoria : wait a second . uh , it 's true ? nick : yeah . i figured j.t . would have told you . victoria : well , he did n't . and since something like this does n't happen overnight , it means he 's known for a while , and he never said a word . [ scene_break ] billy : so i guess there 's nothing left to say . mac : i guess not . billy : tell lily i hope everything works out for her . mac : lily ... not cane or me ? billy : do you want me to lie to you ? chloe : of course you 're here . mac : actually , i was just leaving . bye , billy . billy : yeah . mac : ( knocks on door ) chloe : these are some nice digs you got here . billy : yeah , thanks . what the hell do you want ? chloe : i want to know , what is so special about protecting this juror ? billy : ( sighs ) i 'm protecting `` restless style , `` its reputation , your job , not to mention , this little thing called `` freedom of the press . `` chloe : come on . this is me you 're talking to . billy : you know , i 'm finally doing something for all the right reasons , and i ca n't get one of you to be on my side . this is fantastic . chloe : yeah , because you know what ? no one likes a martyr , especially someone who just tries it on for size because it fits him in the moment . billy : that 's not what i 'm doing . chloe : everybody knows that you thought that you were just gon na get a little slap on the wrist , and then you ended up in jail . and now what ? what , you think that you 're gon na come off as this noble journalist falling on his sword for his constitutional rights ? billy : think what you want . chloe : ( sighs ) you know , amber told me that a set of weights `` accidentally `` fell on daniel 's chest , nearly killing him . so , what , you 're gon na stick it out for integrity 's sake ? or maybe even get your pretty little face bashed in ? ( scoffs ) billy : nobody 's messing with me yet . chloe : yeah , not yet , not yet . come on , billy . this is not like , you know , you 're busting some political corruption scandal for `` the times . `` this is about smearing the newmans ' name because you 're holding a stupid little grudge . so why do n't you go and tell the judge what he wants to know so you can get the hell out of here ? [ scene_break ] adam : it is awful when someone in your own family turns their back on you . victoria : ( sighs ) nick : adam , beat it . adam : you know , we actually have business we need to discuss -- nick : i said get out now ! victoria : ( sighs ) nick : ( sighs ) victoria : three phone calls , two missed text messages , all from j.t . asking me to call him or meet him right away . nick : maybe he was going to tell you . victoria : oh , well , he 's a little late . nick : any chance that he did n't know ? victoria : no , he knew . he knew , okay ? when i brought up the stock offer , he told me to hold off on it , but he would n't say why . you know , even if he could n't tell me , he could have at least alluded to more than he did . ( sighs ) nick : it might have jeopardized his job . victoria : god , i am his wife ! do you know how many times he has condemned me for putting my loyalties to dad and the company before our marriage ? and then he turns around and he does the same exact thing . nick : okay , vick . vick , come on . victoria : i know why he 's doing this . he 's doing this to punish me , not just for deacon , but for everything i 've ever done wrong in our marriage . ( cell phone rings ) victoria : hmm . nick : you gon na get that ? victoria : no . ( sighs ) he waited to talk to me before . he can wait a little longer . [ scene_break ] mac : are you waiting for someone ? j.t . : well , i 'm , uh , thinking she 's not gon na show . you okay ? mac : you do n't want to know . j.t . : uh , try me . mac : i just visited billy in jail . ( laughs ) j.t . : ( laughs ) well , i 'm not gon na -- i 'm not gon na lie . i 'm pretty happy he 's behind bars . mac : yeah , i ca n't blame you after the article that he wrote . j.t . : you know , he does n't deserve a visit from you or anybody else . mac : well , i doubt i 'll be going back anytime soon . ( sniffles ) j.t . : that bad ? mac : remember how i told you i was trying to be a surrogate for lily and cane ? j.t . : wait a minute . are you ... oh , that 's great ! congratulations ! mac : oh , thank you . j.t . : hold on . let me get you a seat here . mac : ( laughs ) j.t . : come sit down . i 'll take care of you . mac : thank you . i will take your reaction over billy 's any day . j.t . : wow . mac : ( sighs ) j.t . : how far along are you ? mac : not far at all , which is why i probably should n't have told him or you . j.t . : are you scared 'cause of what happened when we were together ? hey , look , there is absolutely no reason you should n't be able to carry this baby to term . i mean , from what i 've heard about in vitro fertilization , just the fact that you got pregnant right away is -- i mean , it 's a really good sign , right ? ( door opens ) lily : i agree . ( giggles ) hi . cane : you know , guys , if ever a baby was destined to be , it 's this one down here . j.t . : ( laughs ) lily : uh , are you following me ? cane : well , how could i stay away ? lily : ( laughs ) hey , you okay ? mac : yeah . j.t . : she went to see billy earlier . cane : ohh . and i take it you told him ? mac : as unhappy as he is about what i 'm doing , he really does want this to work out for you . cane : hey , look , i suggest you just forget the negative things he said and just stay away from the guy . j.t . : i agree with cane . billy 's not the guy you thought he was . he 's a pompous ass who tries to hurt anybody who gets too close to him . [ scene_break ] chloe : for once in your life , do the right thing . billy : ( laughs ) how is ratting somebody out doing the right thing ? chloe : you seriously plan on staying here till the judge gets word that they need the extra cot and then he 's gon na set you free ? billy : ( laughs ) i already told you that rafe is working on my release , and if it does n't happen immediately , i 'm prepared to wait until it does . chloe : okay . how about how it impacts the rest of your life like your own child ? billy : my own daughter is too young to know what 's going on around here , but if she ever does hear about it , i would like to think she 'd be proud of her old man for sticking to his principles . chloe : yeah , i 'm sure she 's gon na be really proud that her father 's got a record . billy : oh . chloe : something to rave about , you know ? i should know . billy : all right , look , all i did was refuse to name my source . that does n't make me tony soprano . chloe : okay , what about when she finds out that her father chose to push tabloid trash over his own child ? so as long as you 're in here , you think twice about seeing her . billy : you ca n't do that . chloe : oh , yeah ? there is no way that i am bringing an innocent child into this place looking at you in this hideous orange jumpsuit in front of the rest of the scum of this world , which probably means that you are going to miss your little girl 's first christmas . billy : well , then i just have to hope that i 'm not gon na be here that long , but thank you . chloe : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jack : yeah , it 's been a real red - letter week for the abbotts . on top of everything else , billy has so alienated a judge , he 's been thrown in jail for god knows how long , not that i care . ashley : mm . right , not that you care . jack : i do n't have time to clean up billy 's messes . i got to focus on jabot right now . ashley : really ? you 're still trying to regain control ? jack : i have not given up trying to get jabot back since the day we lost it . have you ? ashley : wow . i 've had to come to grips with a lot of things not turning out the way i wanted them to , starting with my farce of a marriage ... jack : ( sighs ) ashley : and the fact that my two daughters are gon na be raised by one parent instead of the desired two parents . and colleen ... jack : yeah , colleen . ashley : colleen , jack -- i mean , it 's such a tragedy . excuse me if i find it shocking that you 're still dwelling on the fate of jabot . jack : it 's our future . this i.p.o . was an oppor -- ashley : it could have been -- it could have been a wonderful opportunity -- you 're right -- for us to have more say in how the company 's run . but hello ! it 's not gon na happen . i 'm okay with that . jack : well , i wish i was as accepting as you are . ashley : maybe -- maybe if you stopped trying to re - create life as it was when dad was around , you could be . we 've all done it . i see billy struggling just like you have to live up to dad 's image , jackie , only to hate yourselves when you fall short . jack : whoa , whoa . no , no . did -- that 's no excuse for the mess billy 's made . ashley : i agree with that . there is n't any excuse . i 'm just saying maybe if we let go of the past a little bit and just try to accept ourselves for who we are now , we could have better lives . it looks like you 've already started , actually . your relationship with emily -- it looks like it could be a new beginning for you . [ scene_break ] emily : ( sighs ) you say your medication is helping ? how do you feel ? patty : good . a lot clearer , i think . emily : and the other patients ? have you ... patty : when do i get to see jack ? emily : patty , we talked about this . patty : i was just hoping he and i could play tennis again . we used to -- to go to the club for matches all the time . but things just keep getting in the way lately . emily : ( sighs ) what things ? patty : well , he 's always ... working all the time . and i , well ... ( inhales sharply ) i , uh , i have all my social obligations . you know , i have a lot of people coming in and out of here every day and , uh , our chats together . ( giggles ) emily : actually , patty , that 's what i 've , um , i 've come here to talk to you about . i , uh ... ( sighs ) wow , this is n't easy . um ... i feel you might benefit with a , uh , another therapist . patty : i do n't understand . emily : i 'm concerned i 'm not helping you . patty : but you are . y - y - you 're a -- you 're making everything better . i - i mean , th - thanks to you , you 're making it all better for me , dr. p . emily : oh , patty , i ... patty : no , it 's true . you have to believe me . emily : i would like to , patty . i really would . but frankly , i 'm not sure you understand why you 're even here . patty : yes , i do . i understand . i took that girl , and i never should have taken her . emily : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) emily : what did you just say ? patty : i took that girl . emily : ( sighs ) do you remember her name ? patty : she was scared . so was i. i was scared and confused . emily : do you remember anything else ? patty : i was wrong ... so wrong . emily : about what ? patty : ( inhales deeply ) emily : patty , what were you wrong about ? patty : no more . emily : ( sighs ) patty : mnh - mnh . emily : it 's okay . patty : where 's jack ? i really miss my husband . [ scene_break ] ashley : thank you . jack : thanks . ashley : jackie , it just seems that maybe you let your obsessions get in the way of what really matters in life , you know , like , um , a solid relationship , a stable family , being happy . jack : you make it sound like i do n't want those things . ashley : no , no . maybe deep down inside , you do n't think you deserve them . i - i felt that way , but having faith kind of changed all that , you know ? she 's like my -- my fresh start . i 'm so determined to prove to my little girls ... ( sighs ) and to myself that no matter what life throws at you , whatever crap comes your way , happiness is possible . and maybe it 's possible for you and emily , huh ? jack : could be . ashley : it 's kind of exciting . christmas and the new year are right around the corner . i refuse to spend them ruminating on everything that 's gone wrong in my life . jack : then what , we just forget about what happened to dad and colleen ? ashley : like we ever could , jackie . really ? like we ever could ? maybe instead of mourning their deaths , we should honor their lives by making our lives better , huh ? by looking at the end of this year as ... ( sighs ) a new beginning ... for all of us . [ scene_break ] nick : i get that you do n't want to talk to j.t . about this , sis , but ... ( sighs ) is n't that what got you two where you are right now ? victoria : i do n't even know what i 'd say . i mean , i think the bottom line is we do n't trust each other anymore . nick : you can always get that back . victoria : ( sighs ) maybe you and phyllis can , but i really do n't think it 's possible for my marriage . nick : ( sighs ) you sound like it 's already over . victoria : well , for months , j.t . 's been telling me that i 'm not the woman that he married . i 'm starting to think that maybe he 's not the man i fell in love with . but we 've only been married for a little while . i mean , if it 's this bad now , what does that say about the future ? nick : well , i 've given up trying to predict the future . i can tell you this -- no matter how hard it is , you got to do what 's best for you and your son . victoria : i think i finally know what that is . [ scene_break ] chloe : you know , he did n't even care that he might not see his own daughter on christmas , let alone getting his pretty little face bashed in . chance : well , add it to the fact that if he does n't go to the judge , you 're gon na have to . chloe : ( sighs ) do i have to ? do i ? chance : chloe , you can do whatever you want to do . chloe : ( sighs ) all right , well , i know that you 're not gon na tell me what to do , but can you please tell me how i go about deciding what to do ? chance : have a seat . first , i would look at the pros and cons . i would see if it was worth the risk to me . if it was , then i would do it . but if it was n't , i 'd forget , and i 'd just move on . chloe : you make it sound so simple . chance : sometimes it is . chloe : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] billy : where 's romalotti ? man : uh , moved to protective custody . the warden did n't want him hurt before his bail hearing . billy : so he 's going home . good for him . billy : ( sighs ) billy : do n't worry . daddy 's gon na come home soon . [ scene_break ] lily : ( laughs ) cane : all right , do you , uh , do you want to do some more damage on that credit card , or , uh , do you want to get out of here ? lily : well , i 'd love to stay , but i want to take advantage of how good i 'm feeling , and i want to drop this off at the toy drive , too , so ... cane : ooh . and i got some stuff , too . mac : i ca n't wait to see the shelter kids ' faces when they open these presents . it 's gon na make their christmas . lily : i know . i had so much fun doing it , too , especially the little girls . like , look at this one . cane : ( clears throat ) lily : i had one almost identical to this when i was little , and i carried her everywhere . cane : aw , you were preparing for motherhood back then -- very sweet . lily : yep . and then this . it 's not the exact same one that my mom gave me , but i think that every girl should have a music box , so ... cane : mm - hmm . and every boy should have one of these , right , j.t . ? j.t . : yeah , absolutely . cane : thank you very much . and if he 's gon na be musically inclined ... ( drum rattles ) j.t . : yeah , you know , we bought one of those for reed last year -- almost went deaf , but he loved it , man . cane : ( laughs ) lily : ( laughs ) see , honey , you already have good paternal instincts . cane : oh ! all right , well , we should get out of here . lily : yeah . um , all right . i guess we 'll talk to you guys later . cane : all right . j.t . : see you later . mac : bye . lily : bye , you guys . cane : j.t . , hey , good to see you , man . j.t . : you , too . all right . cane : bye , man . take care . bye , mac . mac : bye . j.t . : you want to talk about it ? mac : ( sighs ) it 's just -- it 's like they 're shopping for their own child , and i just want to make sure that they get one . j.t . : yeah . well , uh , stressing out 's not gon na help . mac : i could say the same thing to you . you 've been checking your phone like it 's a lifeline , and you have n't touched your lunch at all . i 'm sorry . if you do n't want to talk about it , that 's okay . j.t . : no . no , that 's all right . ( sets phone on table ) i kind of already did a few months ago . ( sighs ) mac : you and victoria are still having problems ? j.t . : yeah , things just keep getting worse , you know ? i , uh , i keep looking at this phone wondering why she has n't called , but at the same time , kind of relieved she has n't , 'cause i keep thinking about how bad the next conversation might be . ( door opens ) mac : it looks like you 're about to find out . lily : next christmas . cane : next christmas . lily : ( sighs ) cane : come on , babe . lily : bye , guys . cane : bye . mac : i 'm gon na go . victoria : no , stay . this wo n't take long . j.t . : hey , why do n't we talk about this at home , okay ? victoria : you know , changing locations is n't really gon na change what i have to say . i 'm gon na go work in dubai for newman , and i 'm taking reed with me . j.t . : no , you 're not . we 've talked about this ( cell phone rings ) j.t . : yeah , mr. mccall , what can i do for you ? victoria : ( sighs ) ( scoffs ) even when i say i 'm leaving . j.t . : okay , yeah . uh , victoria . what -- hey -- ( sighs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] adam : family therapy over ? nick : what do you want ? adam : have you had a chance to look at the international air contract ? ( sighs ) nick : yes , adam , i did . i had some minor adjustments , but for the most part , i agreed with your suggestions . what 's the matter ? were you hoping i would n't ? adam : honestly , nick , i half - expected you to take another swing at me . nick : well , that 's one of the differences between us , adam . i do n't enjoy inflicting pain on people . adam : the implication being that i do . nick : you could barely contain how happy you were that j.t . never bothered to tell victoria about the mccall and chancellor stock offer . adam : you have me all wrong . i am heartbroken over those two kids . nick : just exactly how many hours a day do you spend trying to piss me off ? adam : ( laughs ) not as many as you spend trying to get rid of me , nick , which you should have learned by now , that is a colossal waste of time . i mean , i 'm everywhere you did n't want me to be . i 'm at the ranch , newman , sharon . things keep going like this , i will be sitting behind that desk in that chair very soon . [ scene_break ] ashley : well , thank you . emily : i am so glad you 're still here . jack : everything okay ? emily : ( sighs ) yes . patty -- she had a breakthrough today . ashley : wow . emily : yeah , she acknowledged what she did to colleen . ashley : ( gasps ) that 's huge . jack : wait , she actually admitted the kidnapping ? emily : well , not in so many words , but she knows she was wrong in taking colleen , and she expressed regrets over it . that is a major , major step in my opinion . jack : does that mean you 'll be staying on as her doctor ? emily : i ca n't walk away now . [ scene_break ] patty : you 're so pretty , emily . i 'm really glad i chose to look like you . [ scene_break ] man : new roommate . billy : nice tats . mm . this is gon na be a long night . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] chloe : ( sighs ) okay . hi . is , um , judge renfroe available ? yes , i have information on the juror that billy abbott is trying to protect . chance : ( sighs ) chloe : ( sighs ) [ next_on ] phyllis : you 'll get the phone when you tell me that amber is out of town . michael : we did n't order champagne . lauren : who 's it from ? man : they asked to remain anonymous . ryder : just so you know , i 'm pretty sure she 's in genoa city . | cane and lily come into the hotel dining room and settle into a booth . lily comments on the workout that they had had . lily tells cane that they are getting the best gift ever . mac visits billy in jail to see how he is doing and to tell him that she is pregnant . chloe is in the living room of the chandler mansion when chance comes in . chloe lets chance know what is going on with her and that she had overheard billy talking to the juror . jack on the phone with ashley tells her to get here as soon as she can . jack sees emily and invites her to christmas dinner . at tucker 's office , j.t . and tucker discuss tucker 's meeting with the chancellor lawyers . nick calls victoria to get to his office as soon as possible . ashley tells adam that kay had decided to see all 25 % of chancellor stock to tucker . adam reveals that he knows tucker by reputation . victoria comes into the coffeehouse for a cup of coffee and finds out from adam that kay had sold all 25 % to tucker . emily lets jack know that patty 's case had been turned over to another doctor . patty reads an article about herself . she wonders what else had she done . jack and emily kiss as ashley interrupts them . victoria confronts nick about the chancellor stock and finds out what adam had told her is true . chloe visits billy and tries to get him to reveal his source , but billy refuses . nick orders adam out of his office . victoria is quite upset because j.t . had not told her about this since he worked for tucker . emily visits patty and finds out that patty remembers that she had taken colleen . emily visits jack and tells him about the breakthrough . victoria lets j.t . that she is going to work in dubai and taking reed with her . chloe goes to visit the judge to tell him what she knows about the juror . |
lauren : one sec . one sec . one sec . okay . you were saying ? michael : how is it you make work look so sexy ? lauren : well , hold that thought till later tonight . i do n't want to be late for fen 's christmas pageant . did gloria pick him up on time ? michael : hmm ? oh , yeah , they should be at the church any minute . she 's having fenmore do vocal exercises to warm up his instrument . lauren : oh , dear . michael : do n't worry . he can handle his grandma . it 's good to see you back in action . lauren : it feels good to be back in action . it was n't fair to let jill , you know , just bring me my work at home . ( sighs ) i 'll feel better once daisy is locked up for good , but in the meantime , i 'm pullin ' my weight around here . michael : well , i know you are . and i 've been thinking , we have n't talked about christmas . gloria would like to have the whole family together . lauren : okay , yeah , oh , just please not at our house . you know how exhausted i am by christmas day . michael : no , no , no . what i was thinking about is doing something completely different , and since our trip for thanksgiving did n't pan out , what do you say we try it again ? lauren : you want to go away ? michael : why not get away from all the craziness ? [ scene_break ] fen : hi , jana . jana : oh , fen . hello ! mwah . how are you ? you all set ? you ready ? gloria : yes . he 's very , very excited . jana : well , good . i hope the whole family 's coming to see you . gloria : michael and lauren would n't miss it for anything . fen : uncle kevin 's coming , too . jana : uncle kevin . well , that is wonderful , is n't it ? ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] kevin : ( sighs ) kevin : hi . chloe : can i come in ? kevin : do n't you still have your key ? chloe : under the circumstances ... kevin : ( sighs ) come in . i was n't expecting you . chloe : well , i just , i , uh , came to get my stuff . i told you i was moving out . [ scene_break ] jack : i am here to pick up the star of the christmas show . kyle : i 'm not the star . i 'm the narrator . jack : when you volunteered to help these kids with their show , you became a star in my book . diane : yeah , in mine , too . have i told you how proud i am of you ? kyle : like a million times . diane : okay , well , then this is a million and one . kyle : ( chuckles ) um , mom , do you have my pages ? diane : no . why would i have your pages ? did you leave them in the room ? kyle : be right back . diane : mm . oh , kyle . kyle : thanks . diane : mm - hmm . ( chuckles ) jack : well , i 'm glad we can get together like this , despite our differences . diane : what differences ? we have n't any differences . well , except maybe for your inexplicable attachment to that -- jack : wh -- diane : anyway , there 's no reason for things to be unpleasant , especially with the holidays coming up . jack : what have you done with the diane that i know ? diane : what ? who ? which one ? the bitch diane who 's no fun to be around ? she 's wised up . jack : do tell . diane : well , obviously , our days of ... being involved are over . your interests lie elsewhere . c'est la vie . there 's no reason for that to be a problem . we have a wonderful kid to raise , so ... friends . jack : friends . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] summer : daddy ! nick : hey , you . ( grunts ) jana : oh , hello . hi , summer . you all ready ? do you know your lines ? phyllis : yes , she 's been practicing all morning . jana : good . well , thanks for let -- for letting faith be a part of the show . nick : yeah , well , i ca n't guarantee she 's gon na actually stay in one place , so ... summer : ( giggles ) jana : eh , well , whatever happens , it 'll be fine . anyway , let 's get you ready , little girl , okay ? nick : oh , yes . jana : come on . nick : break a leg , kid . jana : come on . come here . phyllis : go ahead . lay me out . just remember , we 're in a church . nick : i have nothing to say to you about the article you wrote about sharon -- not now , not ever . phyllis : okay . nick : you know how i feel . i know why you did it . i just wish you would have thought about noah and faith for one second before you actually did write it . phyllis : i - i wish that sharon would have thought about noah and faith before she hooked up with adam again . nick , you know , i 'm sorry . i just reported the facts . if i had n't done it , someone else would have . nick : all right , well , i do n't want to argue about this with you . phyllis : i 'm not arguing with you at all . nick : okay , great . phyllis : good . so is sharon coming here to see her daughter in the play ? nick : i do n't know . phyllis : mm . nick : sharon 's not my problem anymore . [ scene_break ] adam : ( sighs heavily ) i want to go back to the club , follow up on the freight elevator . since no one saw skye leave , that had to be the way that she left . do you want to come ? sharon : faith is in a christmas play today . adam : oh , you 're going ? sharon : i want to . but nick and noah are gon na be there , and so are some friends who do n't understand why i 'm with you , and if i go , it 's gon na cause a scene . adam : you see ? this is exactly what i 'm talkin ' about -- that you 're gon na suffer because of me . sharon : ( sighs ) adam -- adam : no , sharon , listen to me . you think that by proving my innocence , that somehow it 's gon na convince nick that -- that you should have custody of faith . maybe it is n't . [ scene_break ] lauren : okay . everything 's fine on the floor . how much time do we have ? michael : uh , we have plenty of time . lauren : good . let 's talk about the holidays . michael : let 's talk . lauren : yes . ( sighs ) so i know things have been crazy . and , um , that 's why i think we should stay home . i do . i think we should hang our stockings on the mantel . we should put milk and cookies out for santa and have a real , normal christmas for fen . michael : listen to me . i do n't want you to make this a sacrifice for me and fen . lauren : you and fen have been the ones who have been sacrificing . i know that when i get frightened , i go down that rabbit hole . and i know what it has cost my family . and i 'm -- i 'm not gon na do that anymore , you know ? i 've been feeling better . michael : i am in awe of how well you 're handling daisy being out of jail . lauren : that is because i have the most awesome , supportive husband . michael : yeah , you do . lauren : mm - hmm . i do . michael : you do , but , um , i might also have something else for you that will help you handle daisy better . i wanted us to decide about christmas before mentioning it . i did n't want you to feel pressured . lauren : what ? michael : well , you know that daisy wears an ankle monitor . lauren : yeah , the only saving grace in this whole thing . michael : yes . if ever she 's not where she 's supposed to be ... lauren : mm - hmm . michael : the police are immediately contacted , and now so will you . lauren : how ? michael : you get a call from the monitoring service . if there 's any immediate danger , you 'll know . if you do n't get a call , there 's no danger . lauren : ( sighs ) how did you manage that ? michael : i 'm really good - looking ... lauren : ( laughs ) michael : and well - connected . lauren : yes , you are . michael : mm - hmm . lauren : so when does it start ? michael : already has . lauren : what ? michael : mm - hmm . lauren : do -- no calls . michael : no problems . lauren : do you know what the hardest thing of this whole thing has been ? is that i have felt that daisy has been in control . and ... do you know what you just did for me ? you made me feel like i 'm back in charge of my own life . michael : i 'm glad i could do that for you . lauren : ( sighs ) do you know that there is n't a day that goes by that i am just so thrilled that i am married to you ? michael : mm , funny . lauren : ( chuckles ) michael : it 's funny . i - i was thinkin ' the same thing . lauren : really ? michael : mm - hmm . really . really . [ scene_break ] chloe : look , i 'm just moving out . it 's not like we 're going anywhere . i mean , delia , she would be devastated if you just vanished from her life . i mean , she 's been through so much between the divorce and losing chance . and i do n't want her to think that everyone just disappears . kevin : well , i 'm gon na miss having her around . tell her i 'm gon na see her soon , okay ? chloe : yeah , i can do that . ( sighs ) ( sighs ) look , this ... this is really awkward . i did n't -- i did n't think that you were gon na be here . i thought you were gon na be at fen 's show . kevin : i was just about to leave . look , you -- you had said you wanted to go with me . do you still ? chloe : i ... well , i ... ( sighs ) i do n't want you to feel like , you know ... kevin : what ? because i said i was attracted to you , things ca n't be normal between us ? chloe : no , i did n't say that . kevin : but it 's what you 're thinking , is n't it ? its like , `` oh , it 's gon na be too hard for me now to even hang out with you . `` chloe : i did n't go and sleep with my ex five minutes after i got rejected . kevin : maybe i was sick and tired of being treated like some stupid sidekick in a -- in a teen flick . chloe : why did n't you just say something to me ? i thought we were best friends , and it 's not my fault that you wanted more . kevin : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : well , i am really glad that you got rid of daisy for summer 's sake . phyllis : oh , so am i , believe me . i - i do n't feel good that she 's staying with my son . you know , i worry about him , so ... nick : is daniel gon na be coming to see the kids ? phyllis : no , he ca n't . a security guard called in sick , so he has to stay with daisy until another guard relieves him . nick : yeah , mom 's not coming , either . she 's got an a.a. meeting . it 's important she sticks to her schedule . noah : hey , dad . ( sighs ) nick : dude , i 'm glad you came . noah : phyllis . phyllis : hey , well , you 're still talking to me . noah : yeah , you feeling guilty about writing that stuff about my mother ? phyllis : listen , noah , i know you 're upset . but you ca n't be pleased with the things that your mother has done . noah : i 'm not . i got a big problem with what my mother 's done , but you did n't have to be that vicious , okay ? faith 's gon na grow up . she 's gon na see that someday . that 's not cool . phyllis : okay . i got it . noah : you like to stir things up . that 's your thing . but one day ... one day it 's gon na backfire on you . phyllis : hmm . [ scene_break ] sharon : i want to be with you , and i want to help you . but this is my first christmas with faith , and i just ... i had so many dreams for us . i wanted to set up the christmas tree . i wanted to take her on a sleigh ride and to the puppet show . i ... adam : yeah , this here is about as far off from what you 've dreamt of as you can get . sharon : ( sighs ) it 's not what i expected . but i made my choice . adam : can you live with it ? sharon : i 've learned to live with a lot . adam : okay . let 's just take this one day at a time , all right ? you 're faith 's mother . you should go to this thing . she would want you there . sharon : you 're right . i 'll regret it if i do n't . [ scene_break ] chloe : so , what ? you do n't want to talk about it ? kevin : i 've got ta get to fen 's show . i 'm late . i do n't want to disappoint him . chloe : so you 're just gon na blow me off . kevin : look , i 'm not the one moving out , okay ? chloe : what is this ? is this good - bye ? sayonara ? you 're gon na kick me out of your life just because i do n't want the same thing ? kevin : look , do n't be here when i get back , all right ? chloe : oh , yeah , no problem . kevin : hey , and leave your key on the counter . chloe : sure . will do . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] noah : hey , i know you 're busy , but , uh , i wanted to say hi . jana : oh . that is ... ( sighs ) it was really sweet of you . noah : uh , how you been ? jana : ( sighs ) actually , i 've been really great . yeah , it looks like kevin and i are getting back together . noah : you are ? jana : yeah . well , when you 've gone through as much as we have , it 's really hard to stay apart . we 're soul mates . i hope you understand . no hard feelings . noah : uh , yeah . none at all . jana : okay . well , look , the show 's about to start , so ... you take care , okay ? noah : you , too . ( inhales sharply ) okay . ( sighs ) hey , where 's faith ? nick : she 's with summer and the big kids . noah : ( clears throat ) nick : i saw you talkin ' to jana . noah : uh , yeah . nick : you guys hangin ' out a little bit ? you like her ? noah : no . no . she 's -- she 's , uh , she 's not my type . nick : mm , sure . gloria : hey ! nick : ( sighs ) lauren : ( chuckles ) gloria : jana insisted on taking fen backstage ... lauren : oh , okay . gloria : to get ready with the rest of the kids . lauren : well , thank you so much for driving . gloria : it was my pleasure . i 'm just glad you 're here . i did n't think you 'd make it . i was n't sure . lauren : well ... phyllis : hey . neither was i. i know you 've been stressed out lately because of me . i know . lauren : you know something , phyllis ? our kids are in the christmas pageant . let 's just not talk about you - know - who and enjoy ourselves today . phyllis : okay , yeah . lauren : okay ? phyllis : that sounds good . let 's enjoy ourselves . ( sighs ) remember when we were expecting , and -- and we talked about our kids going to the same school together ? michael : fenmore adores summer . he even bought her a special christmas present . phyllis : really ? michael : mm - hmm . phyllis : she has one for him . that 's great . lauren : yeah . phyllis : see ? lauren : yeah . phyllis : they 're friends , just like we 'd hoped . lauren : i 'm glad we 're spending this day with you . phyllis : yeah , me , too . lauren : okay . let 's sit down . jack : well , where shall we sit ? diane : someplace close with an unobstructed view to shoot from . jack : boy , back in the day , i never would have figured you for a mother with a video camera . diane : really ? oh , no , i 'm a -- i 'm a video junkie . i tape everything -- every birthday party , every hockey game , every sneeze . ( laughs ) everything . jack : well , look at you . diane : uh - oh . look what kyle forgot . jack : oh , his script . diane : forgetful like his mother . here , will you watch my bag ? thanks . jack : uh , sure . phyllis : look at you . your first outing with diane as proud parents . how 's that going ? jack : well , better than expected . i see nick and , uh , noah are here . so how is the climate ? chilly ? or is it , uh , an arctic frost ? phyllis : it 's , um , fine . he 's restrained . i think that has to do with , um , him hanging up his white suit of armor . he 's not being sharon 's champion anymore . jack : best thing nick could do for himself . phyllis : yeah , yeah . good for him . i feel bad for him . jack : why is that ? phyllis : well , because he just assumed that he and sharon would ride off into the sunset together , and he did n't think that sharon would torpedo him for adam . jack : yeah , i will never understand that . that 's insane . phyllis : you 're being kind . jack : well , sharon wanted adam . sharon got what she wanted , and everything that comes with it . [ scene_break ] adam : i think you have information that could be of great help to me . i promise i 'll make it worth your while . [ scene_break ] jana : now i need all of my shepherds . you 're gon na stand here in the middle around the manger . angel , are you ready ? you 're ready . angel 's ready . shepherds ready . we 've got three wise men . come over here . come step in a little bit more . there you go . stand there . come back here . jack : was kyle panicky ? diane : no , no . jana had an extra copy for him . phyllis : ( sighs ) noah : hey , uh , where 's dad ? phyllis : he 's helping faith . lauren : is kevin coming ? michael : yeah , he said he was . lauren : okay . jana : okay . reverend fulton : okay , before we start , i 'd like everyone to turn off their cell phones , beepers , anything that makes noise or could be a distraction . welcome to our annual christmas pageant . i see we have quite a crowd this year . i see some new faces . hmm ? good to see the old ones , as well . maybe some of you would like to drop by during the year , also . all : ( laughing ) reverend fulton : so ... what makes christmas such a special time of year ? saint nicholas , of course . and all the usual traditions and trappings , but it is so much more than that . christmas is a time when god sent his only son into the world to be born , and there is nothing more joyous than hearing the story and seeing the miracle of his birth through the eyes of children . jana : ( whispers ) fen . fen , say -- say your first line . fen : parents , family , and friends , welcome ! summer : thank you for coming . we hope you enjoy the show . all : ( cheering ) ( `` silent night `` playing ) kyle : every year , we celebrate the miracle of christmas , recalling what took place in a manger in bethlehem on the night our lord and savior was born . ( applause ) all : ( cheering ) [ scene_break ] adam : i 'm looking for information . a woman disappeared from here around thanksgiving . man : you look a lot like that guy the cops are callin ' a - a `` person of interest . `` adam : yeah , well , they 're not tellin ' the whole story . i 'm just a guy who 's trying to find the truth . man : the truth can be expensive . what do you want to know ? adam : were you working here the night skye lockhart disappeared ? man : sure was . busy night . got in some weight machines for the exercise room . adam : okay . did you see anyone carry out anything big that -- a - a rolled - up carpet , a shower curtain ? something big ? man : no , nothin ' like that . adam : okay . right . did you see anybody suspicious - looking ? someone who looked like they did n't belong here ? man : you know , sometimes , uh , the v.i.p.s , they 'll use the freight elevator . uh , you know , to dodge the paparazzi . you know , there was this one couple i remember . adam : okay , uh , this girl right here . wait . wait . whoa . hold ... right here . is this her ? man : i did n't get to see their faces . adam : okay , well , did you see their hair color ? did you see the clothes they were wearing ? anything you can to describe them . man : uh , winter coats . i mean , it was cold out . adam : okay , so i noticed there 's a camera now been installed in the freight elevator . is that right ? man : yeah , yeah , we put them in a couple years ago , after an employee got caught stealin ' . adam : okay , well , can you get me pictures of everyone who was on that elevator that night ? man : i could talk to my friend in security . eh , it 'll cost you more for my time , and , of course , he 's gon na want a taste . adam : here . here 's just a little taste . consider that a christmas bonus . [ scene_break ] kyle : and so it was that they all came together on that one starry night in bethlehem . girl : joy to the world . boy : joy to the world . summer : peace on earth . fen : good will to all . girl : good to all ! all : ( laughing ) ( `` hark ! the herald angels sing `` playing ) all : ( cheering ) michael : all right , good job , buddy ! lauren : nice job . michael : oh , you did a great job ! lauren : that was so good . that was the best joseph i have ever seen . michael : wait , let 's get more pictures . kevin : so -- so good , pal . so good . gloria : fen , you were magnificent . you can see he 's got real talent . time for acting classes . michael : no , come on . let 's take pictures . i want to get pictures and do interviews . come here . come here . wait . mommy , grandma , over here . kevin : hi . michael : all right , let 's see . we got ta get ... jana : hey . you made it . kevin : yeah , yeah . and , uh , from what i could tell , it looked , uh , it looked great . jana : thanks . yeah . kevin : so do you -- do you have a minute to talk ? jana : sure . yeah . kevin : okay . jana : we ... kevin : um , about last night ... jana : yes . ( chuckles ) kevin : i hope you understand . i did not mean to hurt your feelings . jana : no , you did n't . just 'cause we 're sleeping together , it does n't mean we 're back together , does it ? kevin : we slept together . yeah . and i just -- i feel like we 're finally getting along now . jana : you know what , kevin ? do n't worry about it . it 's fine . it is what it is . and i 'm fine with that . kyle : dad ! jack : hey ! excellent ! oh . diane : oh , bravo ! you were awesome . good job . kyle : thanks , mom . jack : very , very impressive . kyle : it was easy . jack : easy ? i could never have talked in front of this many people at your age , never . phyllis : oh , my goodness , `` mary , mary quite contrary , `` you were awesome , awesome , awesome . nick : you were spectacular . noah : i loved how you pushed the shepherd out of your way to say your line . summer : ( giggles ) phyllis : ( chuckles ) and you , sweet thing , you -- you practically stole the show . nick : she 's got skills . skills ! [ scene_break ] chloe : okay , just a couple more things . chloe : hmm . well , i ca n't forget you . delia would never forgive me . [ scene_break ] gloria : ( sighs ) michael : there you go , buddy . excellent . lauren : i thought chloe was coming . kevin : oh , there was a change of plans . gloria : oh , what a shame . kevin : yeah . hey , you know what ? i have a gift for you as a congratulations , and i left it at home . michael : oh , wait . we can swing by and get it . yes . lauren : you want to ? okay . michael : are you comin ' ? gloria : no , no , no . you go ahead . i have another engagement . fen , i am so proud of you . not everyone has star quality , and you know you get your talent from my side of the family . michael : all right , that 's enough . that 's enough of that . lauren : all right , let 's save him . come on , honey . michael : nobody wants to see that . come on . presents ! presents . presents for the star ! [ scene_break ] reverend fulton : anyway , i think you did a wonderful job with the children . jana : oh , thank you . reverend fulton : thank you so much . jana : oh , thank you so much . ( chuckles ) reverend fulton : ( chuckles ) gloria : stop sniffing around kevin . you 're making a fool out of yourself because he does n't want you . jana : really ? then why did he make love to me yesterday ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , kyle . you were great . you kept the show moving like a pro . kyle : whatever . jack : hey . hey . let 's be polite , huh ? kyle : thanks . phyllis : sure . diane : you were fabulous , both of you . nick : were n't they something ? diane : ( chuckles ) noah : hey , guys . i 'm takin ' off . nick : hey , bud , thanks for comin ' . noah : it was nice to meet you again . diane : you , too , noah . jack : well , great job , everyone . uh , diane , kyle , i 'll give you a ride back to the club . diane : uh , no . no need to put yourself out . we 'll take a cab . jack : well , i 'm happy to drive . kyle : its fine , dad . jack : ready ? phyllis : okay , uh , hey , baby girl , have fun at victoria 's tonight , okay ? all right , sweetie , have fun with faith . kyle : see you . jack : see you all later . nick : all right , well , uh , you know , we 're just headed off for some pizza if you want a ride . summer : and chocolate mint ice cream . nick : oh , ice cream . of course , uh ... diane : ( laughs ) nick : you guys want to come ? diane : what do you think ? kyle : mom , have you ever known me to turn down pizza ? diane : ( laughs ) looks like we 're in . nick : let 's do it . diane : thank you . it 's a nice invitation . thanks . kyle : cool . nick : no , come on . it 'll be fun . kyle : chocolate mint ice cream . yum ! summer : yeah ! nick : ice cream . summer : ( giggles ) nick : let 's go get some ice cream . [ scene_break ] sharon : help me do what 's right for my daughter . ( footsteps approach ) sharon : ( gasps ) reverend fulton : i did n't mean to startle you . i thought everyone had gone . did you have a child in the play ? sharon : yes . faith . reverend fulton : oh , yeah . she 's a darling girl . sharon : thank you . i miss her so much . reverend fulton : she 's not with you ? sharon : no . no , she 's -- she 's with her dad now because he disapproves of my life , the choices that i 'm making . ( sighs ) so many people are furious with me -- my friends , my family . reverend fulton : why is that ? sharon : because i 'm helping a man they despise . and they have every right to hate him . i - i hated him , too , once . but i - i forgave him because i see the good inside . reverend fulton : god forgives wickedness . sharon : you know , he 's been falsely accused of a horrible crime . but i promised i would stand by him . only it 's putting a really -- a really big strain on my relationships , especially with my children . i really care about this man . i want to stand by him . i want to do the right thing . i just do n't know how much longer i can live like this . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) man : my homeboy from security copied this off the hard drive . it 's from that night on the freight elevator . adam : thanks , brother . i was never here . man : if you need anything else , you know where to find me . adam : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) phyllis : ahh . hello ? adam : hey , i 've been following up on what might have happened to skye . you 're gon na want to see this . phyllis : okay , so show me . adam : well , i ca n't meet you right now , but you do n't want to write anything until you see this . phyllis : you think i 'm falling for that ? adam : i 'm not the one who 's gon na look like a fool . phyllis : okay , well , when you have this , uh , eye - opening evidence to show me , why do n't you just give me a call ? jack : who was that ? phyllis : adam . jack : wait . you 're working with adam ? [ scene_break ] kevin : so it 's a microphone with a speaker so that you can sing into it , or you can do this . ( voice amplifies ) uh , michael baldwin to the principal 's office . ( laughter ) kevin : ( laughs ) fen : ( voice amplifies ) thanks , uncle kevin . kevin : ( normal voice ) sure thing , pal . audience : ( cheering ) lauren : you should n't have . really , you should n't have . michael : be glad it was n't drums . lauren : ( chuckles ) michael : ( chuckles ) kevin : i thought that fen would like it . lauren : mm - hmm . michael : no , it 's great . fenmore can play with it in his room under a blanket . ( chuckles ) lauren : with the door closed . michael : ( laughs ) lauren : hey , you want to make hot chocolate ? all right . let 's go . michael : i 'll be with you in a sec . lauren : okay . audience : ( cheering ) michael : ( laughs ) ( voice amplifies ) so chloe did n't come with you tonight ? kevin : uh , no . she could n't make it . michael : what happened ? kevin : nothing happened . michael : ( normal voice ) well , usually chloe and delia 's stuff is all over the place . everything 's gone . you 're in a mood . do n't tell me you and chloe were involved in something that backfired . kevin : ( sighs ) no , nothing backfired . oh , chloe mov -- and delia moved out . it was getting kind of cramped in here . michael : for who ? kevin : for delia . she needs space to run around . and it was time for chloe to go . [ scene_break ] gloria : ( sighs ) chloe : i got your phone call . you wanted to see me ? gloria : yes , i do , about kevin . chloe : he told you i moved out . gloria : and when did that happen ? chloe : today . gloria : no , he did n't tell me , but it all makes sense now . jana told me that she and kevin are sleeping together . is it true ? chloe : is that any of your business ? gloria : guess that means yes , huh ? you know , you could have hung on to your man if you 'd come to me . i could have given you some pointers . chloe : my man ? my man ? my man ? he 's not ... ( sighs ) we were just friends . gloria : the point is , you 're out . `` crazy baby jane `` is in , god help us . `` whatever you were `` to kevin , it made a real mess for all of us . chloe : ( sighs ) jana : hi . um , champagne cocktail , please . i 'm celebrating the new year early . [ scene_break ] nick : summer made a long list for santa this year . diane : ( laughs ) i 'm not sure that everybody gets everything they wish for . nick : well , she was pretty good . diane : so no lump of coal in her stocking this year ? nick : ( chuckles ) no . no way . kyle : i 've been really good , too . right , mom ? diane : eh ... kyle : i volunteered to help with the play today . diane : ( laughs ) and you know what that gets you ? the last slice of pizza . nick : score ! diane : ( chuckles ) nick : ( whispers ) score ! diane : well , i 'm glad we did this . nick : ( normal voice ) i am , too . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i promised sharon and adam that if they came up with evidence that skye was alive , i would print it . jack : why are you making a deal with the devil ? phyllis : oh , come on . i know he 'll try to manipulate me . i know that . he can throw anything my way . i 'll use it . i 'll use it as evidence when he 's finally charged with skye 's murder . jack : okay , if junior is stupid enough to let you get close , fine . get your story . do n't be foolish . i still believe he killed skye . i do n't want anything happening to you . phyllis : nothing 's happening to me . jack : okay , just so you know , from here on , i am watching your back . [ scene_break ] reverend fulton : i ca n't give you an answer . how much longer you continue on your path is only something you can decide with god 's help . you 're asking the tough questions . an answer will come . ( door opens ) adam : sharon ? i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to interrupt . sharon : um , no , that 's okay . reverend fulton : i 'll say a prayer for you . sharon : thank you so much . sharon : ( sighs ) adam : you okay ? sharon : i will be . adam : nick give you a hard time ? sharon : no one saw me . adam : not even faith ? sharon : no , i just could n't -- i ... ( sighs ) what are you doing here ? adam : oh , i , um , i figured the play had been over for a while , and i had n't heard from you , so i was a little concerned . sharon : well , did you go back to the hotel ? did you find clues ? i ... adam : oh , yes . yes , i did . take a look at this . this is a picture taken in the freight elevator the night that skye disappeared . sharon : and no one would open up an umbrella in an elevator unless they did n't want to be identified . adam : mm - hmm . except i can identify the woman . those could be skye 's shoes , sure . but that bag -- that is her bag . no doubt about it . that 's some designer limited - edition thing that could have fed a family of ten for a month . trust me , she bragged all about it . and the guy next to her ? i 'll bet you anything that was victor . look at the time stamp . 8 : 01 . i could n't have killed her and made it to my train to new orleans in that time . sharon : this is our first piece of real evidence . adam : yeah . that 's skye . i 'll stake my life on it . we 're gon na find the truth . and , sharon , i promise you , here before god , that i love you , and i will have you back in your daughter 's life soon . adam : do you believe me ? sharon : ( sighs ) i do . i do . adam : ( inhales deeply ) ( sighs ) [ next_on ] billy : it 's victoria . i would just like to make her happy again . adam : what are you scared of ? that i 'm really innocent ? phyllis : terrified . | at fenmore 's , michael tells lauren how good it is to see her back in the swing of things . michael suggests that they go away for christmas . gloria and fen arrive at church for the pageant and bump into jana . chloe visits kevin to get some things . jack arrives at the athletic club to pick up diane and kyle for the christmas pageant . kevin and chloe argue when kevin mentions that he wanted more from their living together . at the church , nick tells phyllis that he is glad that she got rid of daisy . noah joins nick and phyllis . sharon lets adam know that she wants to be with him , but she also wants to be with faith at the pageant today . adam encourages her to go to the pageant . michael and lauren arrive at the pageant . phyllis sees jack with diane which unnerves her . phyllis confronts him about being with diane . the pageant begins with sharon watching from the back of the church . |
nick : yeah , just fit me in whenever . sharon already had david sherman in her living room , ready to beat our case into the ground . we got to be ready . okay , cool . i 'll see you soon . sage : excuse me , sir . do you serve food here ? nick : it 's you . sage : excuse me ? nick : from the woods . you ... got me out of that bear trap . you saved my life . it was you , was n't it ? [ cell phone rings ] victor : yeah . so , what is the latest ? why the hell did i hire you ? you get that job done . you got it ? i do n't give a damn what it takes . adam : sounds like you have a bit of a problem on your hands . dylan : [ sighs ] avery : looks great . dylan : hey , i did n't know you were stopping by . avery : well , i 'm in between meetings , and i 'm in need of a strong cup of coffee . dylan : oh , you just love me for my coffee . avery : among other things . dylan : like ? avery : like you rallying the troops here . where do i sign up ? dylan : right here . joe : this looks great . you know , this event 's very important for us , so let 's just make sure the appetizers and cocktails are flowing . cane : do n't worry . you wo n't be disappointed with our food and beverage choices . joe : well , i hope i 'm not disappointed at all . you still think we 're fighting an uphill battle here ? cane : well , it 's like i told you -- it 's gon na take a little bit to convince the players of this town to sign on to your redevelopment plan , because they are firmly entrenched in the city 's history , and they do n't like change . joe : well , we 'll just have to convince them it 's for the greater good . cane : see , there you go again , saying `` we `` as if i 'm part of your plan . joe : you used to be a big player in this town , cane . your word carries considerable amount of weight . cane : well , right now , i 'm , uh -- i 'm a little preoccupied organizing your little soiree . joe : how long is this party planning gon na keep you satisfied ? look , i 'm giving you an opportunity here to make a difference in this town 's future -- in your future . so what 's it gon na be ? you on board ? lily : do n't answer him , cane . i 'm onto you . chelsea : it 's christmastime , and guess what that means . santa claus ! yeah . santa . and once billy gets here , we 're gon na go meet him ! yeah . does n't that sound like fun , huh ? oh . [ breathes deeply ] we are gon na have a good christmas , buddy . i never would 've believed that if you told me a few months ago , but ... now we 're gon na be a real family ... thanks to billy . victoria : so , why the hesitation ? i mean , i kind of thought that you would be , you know , excited that we were gon na try again . i was excited for us , but ... stitch : victoria , you 're right . there is something . it 's ashley . victoria : oh . ashley abbott . um ... okay . i was n't expecting you to say that . so , what 's going on ? stitch : you know how i 've been spending a lot of time at the lab , putting in crazy hours ? i mean , sometimes i barely have time to eat . victoria : you 're just afraid that you wo n't have time for a relationship . stitch : no . victoria : but you could just ask ashley to maybe not work you so hard , cut back some of your hours . stitch : no , no , no . i 'm grateful for the work . i mean , at least i 've been able to earn a living , for god sakes . [ chuckles ] victoria : well , you could go back to work at the hospital now that the charges have been dropped , you know ? i mean , i know that you 'll still be pressed for time , but at least you 'll be doing something that you love and might give you a whole new outlook on things . [ doorbell rings ] victoria : oh , not now . um , i 'll just get rid of whoever it is . jill : hi ! it 's grandma and daddy ! victoria : oh . billy , jill . hi . jill : i just could n't wait one more minute to meet my new grandbaby . victoria : yeah , you know , now is not really the best time . i wish maybe you would 've called first . billy : oh . avery : it 's so beautiful . i love my ring . it 's exactly what i would 've chosen for myself . dylan : have you told anybody yet ? avery : you know , i started to make a couple calls , but you just ca n't give incredible news like this over the phone ! dylan : what if we hire a sky writer ? avery : ooh ! dylan : so then everybody in the world will know she said yes . avery : oh . as if there would be any other answer . can you believe how happy we are ? i thought i had lost you forever . thought i was never gon na see you again , never gon na love like this again . you know , that first christmas without you , i threw away the christmas decorations . i did n't get a tree , i did n't listen to music ... dylan : we will this year . and every year after . avery : yes . mmm . i should go . i have to meet nick and talk about the custody case . dylan : okay . well , thanks for stopping by . avery : yes , my pleasure . i wish everybody could be as happy as we are right now . dylan : mm . paul : let me guess -- you won the lotto . dylan : better . avery : [ laughs ] paul : you 're serious ! avery : [ laughing ] yes ! jill : congratulations , honey . i was so thrilled when i found out that she was healthy ... and that she was billy 's , of course . i 'm sorry . some things are just meant to be . billy : subtle , is n't she ? stitch : maybe , uh -- maybe it 's best if i go . victoria : no , no , no . you do n't have to go . you should n't feel unwelcome . jill : unless you really want to go . victoria : maybe you and billy should go . i mean , katherine 's sleeping anyway . jill : victoria , i am her grandmother . i have never seen her . please . just a glimpse , just a peek ! we 've lost a lot this last year . this new little life , and she 's a namesake of katherine 's and delia 's . please , it would mean so much to me . victoria : okay . of course . yes . fine . we wo n't be long . billy : look , uh , sorry for just dropping in , but when my mom gets her mind set on something , you know , it 's ... stitch : eh , she 's a proud grandmother . you know , i ca n't blame her for that . billy : oh , i , uh , heard from chelsea that she convinced her dad to drop the lawsuit against the hospital . stitch : yeah , that was a standup thing she did , you know , going to bat for me like that . billy : must be a hell of a relief to have a clean slate again . stitch : yeah , it is . billy : listen , i 'm , uh ... i 'm glad for you . stitch : thanks ? [ chuckles ] billy : look , man , i know that you and i are probably never gon na be friends , but i 'm in a -- i 'm in a good place , and maybe these holidays will be a chance for it to be a ... a restart for everyone . victor : do i know you ? adam : uh , no , i -- i do n't think so . but everybody knows the famous victor newman . victor : you sure you do n't ... remember you and i meeting somewhere ? adam : no , no , no , i , uh ... would 've remembered that , for sure . sir . victor : right . after you . adam : no , i -- i insist . nick : i 'd know your face anywhere . i remember looking into those eyes and just being so ... incredibly grateful . sage : that was me . [ chuckles ] nick : it was you . sage : yeah . that was me . nick : uh , thank you , uh , for everything . i mean , if you had n't come along ... sage : oh , yeah , i just -- i just called 911 . nick : yeah , the paramedics said that somebody had stopped the bleeding and put a scarf around me . sage : i just did what anybody would do . i 'm really very glad that the paramedics came and found you in time . nick : well , that makes two of us . [ both chuckle ] nick : i 'm nick newman . sage : oh . it 's nice to meet you . again meet you -- officially this time . nick : yeah . sage : how is your leg ? nick : uh , it 's still there . that 's all that matters , right ? sage : yeah . nick : i still can not believe i stepped into a bear trap . sage : yeah , i know . nick : getting a lot of laughs about that , actually . are n't those things illegal ? sage : yes , i think they are illegal . that was a relic . i thought they cleared all those bear traps out of there . nick : well , they missed that one . sage : yeah . what were you doing there , all by yourself , walking around ? nick : just looking for something . sage : did you find it ? nick : well , let 's put it this way -- it was definitely not what i was expecting . and you ? sage : what ? nick : well , how did you end out there , just when i needed you ? sage : oh , i -- i was just , uh , jogging . i jog . nick : with your dog ? sage : my what ? nick : there was a dog out there . stayed with me the whole time till you showed up . sage : oh . that must 've been your guardian angel , looking down on you , helping you . nick : yeah , and there 's one down here , obviously . sage : [ chuckles ] nick : i went looking for you afterwards . sage : you did . nick : i came across this spooky old mansion . i mean , it was straight out of `` psycho . `` mrs. bates actually answered the door . sage : [ laughs ] she did ? nick : yeah , this old lady in a wheelchair . i asked her if she knew you . she said she did n't know anyone by that description . but she was n't telling the truth , was she ? victoria : wow . look who woke up . jill : well , this was not my fault , okay ? not counting my ooh'ing and cooing over her , of course . billy : mm . jill : oh , sweetheart . you 're just gon na have to get used to how grandma 's gon na embarrass you in front of all your friends by going on and on about how wonderful my katherine rose is . billy : your katherine rose ? jill : [ laughs ] billy : i guess we had nothing to do with that . jill : i just hope you get the best characteristics of both your namesakes . i hope you get delia 's joy and enthusiasm and katherine 's strength and courage . i could do without her bad attitude , though . billy : leave it to mom to put it all into perspective . jill : true . victoria : oh , let me get a picture of you guys with the baby . jill : oh , great . but we all need to be in it . stitch can take it . victoria : uh ... jill : maybe back here by the tree ? stitch : no problem . yeah . jill : victoria , back here by the tree . victoria : oh , yeah , sure , sure . jill : do you have a little digestive upset ? is that what you 're having ? victoria : [ chuckles ] jill : okay . great . and now one with the proud parents , okay ? victoria : okay . jill : good . stitch , you can take this one , too . okay . close together . close together . smile ! perfect . stitch : there we go . lily : it 's not gon na work . you can sit here and schmooze my husband all day long , but he 's not gon na help you carve up this town . joe : i 'm trying to revitalize it , lily . lily : no , you 're trying to make money . that 's why you 're having this cocktail party here -- to line up support before dylan can hold a rally to stop you . cane : see ? you got her all riled up . joe : what 's wrong with making money ? you as a businesswoman , i think , would appreciate that . lily : i do appreciate it , but i also appreciate tradition . and if you tear it down , you 're losing something irreplaceable . and that is bad for business . joe : so , how about it ? is she speaking for you ? cane : lily and i are a team , and you should never forget that . joe : duly noted . and given my past with relationships , well , i 'm inspired by you two . it 's nice to see a couple that actually loves and respects one another . paul : congratulations ! i could n't be happier . avery : oh ! well , we 're pretty happy ourselves . paul : yeah . so what took you so long ? dylan : we had a few little obstacles to overcome . avery : yes , just a few . dylan : yes . paul : but here you are -- you made it . dylan : we did . and now if we can stop this redevelopment project from moving forward , we would have everything we could possibly ask for . avery : it 's going to happen . dylan : i know , because i 'm on a winning streak . avery : yes . paul : yeah . christine : hey . paul : oh , hi ! you 're not the only one . go ahead . you 're just in time . dylan : avery and i are engaged . christine : oh , my gosh ! that 's so great ! paul : is n't that fabulous ? christine : so great . paul : chris and i have an announcement of our own . we 're gon na have a baby . nick : i mean , everything was fine , at first . but then she started getting nervous or something and started covering . what i ca n't figure out is why she would do that . sage : she just gets confused sometimes . it happens , unfortunately . nick : so , you do know her . sage : yes , i do . i live very close by , and sometimes she gets confused , and i just lend a helping hand when i can . nick : well , you 're good at that . sage : oh , gosh . oh , my gosh . it has gotten really , really late . nick : well , you came in here looking for something to eat . sage : i know , and i forgot that i was meeting a friend of mine , so it was really nice to meet you -- for the third time . nick : wait . hold up , though . before you go , i just have -- i have -- i got one more question for you . um ... the night you found me ... you were n't alone , right ? there was someone else with you that was a guy ? who was he ? adam : hey , it 's 2 : 00 . does that ring a bell , or did you forget you 're supposed to meet me at the park ? anyway , i 'm , uh -- i 'm gon na wait around here for you for a couple more minutes . if i do n't see or hear from you , then you 're gon na have to find your own way back to ... back to the house . cane : thank you very much . joe : well , looks like providence is on our side . this is a great opportunity . lily : what , for you to invite victor to your party ? joe : for cane to . cane : how did i get roped into all this ? joe : he 'd be more inclined to listen to you . lily : okay . do you really want to get in the middle of all this ? you say that you 're on my side -- joe : which is to remain neutral , which , from my understanding , does n't jeopardize that . i 'm simply asking cane to extend an invitation . mr. newman can accept or not . victor : thank you . cane : excuse me , victor . would you mind if i join you ? victor : hello , cane . i just ordered . i have a minute . sit down . cane : thank you . lily : you know , he is really going out of his way to help you . it 's just , there 's a lot of bad blood there . victor practically forced him to quit chancellor . joe : well , you think he regrets it ? i mean , look at him . he 's in his element , lily . lily : well , seems like you 're in your element , too , trying to recruit cane and me . joe : look , it 's no secret that i would n't want you two on my team , all right ? cane 's a proven asset . and you know what they say -- behind every great man is an extraordinary woman . nick : i do n't mean to put you on the spot . but if there was a guy there , i 'd -- i 'd like to thank him , too . maybe i imagined that , as well . avery : hi . nick : hey . avery : oh , i hope i 'm not too early . sage : no , not at all . i was just leaving . stay out of those bear traps . nick : i 'll try . you may not have seen them , but that woman 's got a set of wings on her . avery : wait . was that the woman who saved you ? nick : it is . she walked right into my bar ? can you believe that ? avery : what 's her name ? nick : uh ... you know , she never said . but i got to thank her for everything she did and tell her how much i appreciate it . avery : ah . well , we should get down to business . nick : yeah . the sooner the better . let 's have a seat . [ chuckles ] avery : sure . nick : um , so , i ca n't tell you how furious i was to come to sharon 's house and find her and david sherman talking about the case with faith in that house . i wanted to hand this guy his teeth on a platter . but i did n't , because , you know , cooler heads prevailed . avery : good . violence is not the way to solve this . nick : yeah , i know we 're in a good position here , and i do n't want to blow it . avery : exactly . now , here is the motion that we talked about . i 'm ready to file it , as soon as you sign off on it . nick : whoa . what do you got going on here ? something you want to tell me about ? avery : um , yeah . just something i picked up in a gumball machine . nick : must 've been a pretty expensive gumball machine . so dylan finally popped the question ? avery : i hope we have your blessing . nick : of course , you do . but i do think my brother is punching way over his weight . avery : [ chuckles ] well , i 'm pretty lucky myself . nick : eh , you 're both lucky . a lot of people go their whole lives without finding what you and dylan have . chelsea : was n't that fun visiting with santa claus ? hmm ? i ca n't wait until christmas morning when he brings you lots of presents . but you do know christmas is not just about getting presents . right ? it 's about love and life and hope . it 's about the first big snowfall and tasting the snowflakes on your tongue , and ... sleighing down the hill and making snow angels . hmm ? watching everybody ice skate on the frozen pond . keeping warm with hot chocolate . but mostly , christmas is about family , hmm ? i know you . victoria : that 's impossible . i do n't see it . billy : no , look -- right here . you see how the corners of her mouth are curling up ? she 's smiling . jill : well , i do n't know if katie 's smiling , but look at the two of you . you 're sure smiling . [ chuckles ] oh , would you e - mail me these tomorrow ? victoria : yes , i will , tomorrow , when i have more time . billy : i think that is our cue to leave . jill : honey , honey , why do n't you stay and help victoria with the baby ? victoria : um , ben can stay , actually . right ? stitch : yeah , if you -- if you 'd like . jill : yeah , but there 's really nothing like a father 's touch . victoria : well , i 'm sure that we 'll have plenty of opportunity for that . jill : oh . all right , little sweetie . daddy 's gon na come back and see you real soon . billy : yeah , you can count on it . daddy loves you . jill : [ chuckles ] billy : hey , thanks for this , and i 'll see you later . uh , i guess that goes for you , too . jill : not necessarily . [ door closes ] stitch : so , is billy right ? will he be seeing me here soon ? victoria : you know that 's what i want . stitch : you know , all i can think about is looking through that window and seeing you and billy and katie together , and ... victoria : so do n't think about that . you know ? that has no bearing on us . we can do this , ben . i know we can make it . right ? right ? stitch : yeah . victoria : okay . stitch : okay . victoria : now , what did you want to tell me ? stitch : um ... stitch : i 'm not quite sure how to tell you this . victoria : take your time . i 'm not going anywhere . stitch : there is a secret i 'm keeping from you . victoria : about ashley . stitch : ashley and the project we 're working on , um ... i know your dad is desperate for details , and he might ask you to get them from me , and i ca n't do it , victoria . i ca n't share any of this with you . victoria : [ chuckles ] hold on a second . is that what you 're worried about ? stitch : yeah . you know , sometimes these kind of things can break people up . victoria : yeah , i guess , if you ca n't separate the professional from the personal , but i can , so ... i do n't think that we have anything standing in our way . stitch : no , i guess not . victoria : good . so , now that that 's settled , i 'd like to get back to the original topic that we were discussing -- that romantic date that i was talking about . stitch : yeah . did you have anything in mind ? victoria : yes , actually , i did , and since you have n't asked me , ben russell , what are doing on new year 's eve ? nick : so , when 's the big day ? avery : oh , we have n't set one yet . but , uh , i did n't come here to talk about my engagement . we have a lot of business to do , and , you know , i charge by the hour , so the quicker we do this , the less it 's gon na cost you . nick : well , i know what you 're doing , and i know why you 're doing it , but you do n't have to . avery : what do you mean ? nick : you do n't have to feel guilty about your happiness with dylan just because me and sharon did n't work out . you and dylan deserve this . i mean , you 've been through hell to get here . avery : it 's definitely been a long road . nick : and look where it 's taking you -- to the best place possible . you two have passed every test thrown at you , you 've proved that you belong together . and do n't let anyone or anybody come between you . avery : thank you , nick . thank you . joe : well , if this is a stroll down memory lane , you mind if i join ? paul : here 's to marriage . dylan : i 'll drink to that . and avery would , too , if she did n't have to take off . paul : and one more toast to a baby on the way . christine : okay . you keep saying that , but we do n't know for sure . paul : well , the home - pregnancy test says it is . christine : we need a doctor to confirm it . paul : here 's to confirmation , then . dylan : to confirmation . well , if that happens and i can fight off the developers , we 're gon na have a lot to celebrate this christmas . paul : well , let 's hope santa gives us everything we want . right , sweetheart ? christine : right . jill : i do n't know why you did n't insist on staying with victoria . i mean , katie is your child , billy . she 's not dr. buttinski 's . billy : stitch did n't seem like he was butting in , at least not in victoria 's eyes . jill : well , that 's because she 's not thinking straight . you 've got to do something about this . billy : oh , not this again . jill : yes , this again . i 'm gon na keep saying it until you listen to me . billy : well , there 's nothing to listen to , okay ? victoria divorced me . there is no future for us . jill : that was before katie was born . children change everything . billy : you make it sound so simple . jill : oh , but it could be so simple , if only you and victoria were n't so proud and pigheaded . honey , if you do n't watch out , both of you are gon na end up with the wrong people . stitch is no more good for her than chelsea is for you . billy : oh . chelsea ... we 're supposed to be taking connor to go see santa , and -- and they 're probably already there . jill : well , i 'm supposed to meet colin at the club . you do n't see me running off . this is more important , billy . billy : what 's more important is me not screwing up yet another relationship . jill : billy , please -- billy : mom , i will always love victoria , and we will always have the kids to bond us , but look at me . my life is with chelsea now . chelsea : i 'm sure of it . i recognize you from somewhere . i just ca n't place it . hello ? can you help me out here ? adam : you 're right . we have seen each other before . adam : you and i go way back . chelsea : we do ? adam : all the way back to the other day at the genoa city athlete 's club ? chelsea : oh , athletic club . adam : athletic club . thank you . no , i 'm sorry . i 'm not from around here . but anyway , you were there , and you were waiting on somebody else across the room . chelsea : and you caught my eye , yeah . yeah , i remember . small world , huh ? adam : very . very small . chelsea : [ chuckles ] adam : that 's a very handsome young man you have there . chelsea : thank you . what do we say to the nice man , huh ? can we say thank you ? huh ? billy : hey . sorry i 'm late . chelsea : that 's okay . hi . look who 's here . billy : still time to see santa ? chelsea : oh ! well , i hate to break it to you , but he could n't wait any longer , so i took him myself , but you will be very proud . he was the only kid that did not cry on santa 's lap . billy : way to go , buddy . you 're a rock star . chelsea : yeah , he 's getting all the compliments today . this gentleman was just saying how handsome he ... where 'd he go ? billy : good job . cane : all we 're asking is that you come to the cocktail party and you hear the sales pitch . victor : hmm . i thought you said you had no interest in this . yet you just included yourself in that statement . cane : did i ? must 've been a slip of the tongue . victor : really ? i 'll be damned . okay . cane : so ? will you come to the party , yes or no ? victor : tell your people that i have some interest in the redevelopment of the warehouse district . i 'll think about it , okay ? cane : thank you very much . victor : yep . cane : enjoy your lunch . victor : thank you . good day . cane : certainly . jill : victor , i could n't help but overhear . and if you 're not careful , you 're gon na be on the wrong side of history . victor : well , i have n't yet been on the wrong side of history , and i do n't plan to be . cane : where did joe go ? lily : i do n't know . probably to reel in some other victim . he tried to seduce me again . and from the looks of it , it seems like he 's doing the same with you . nick : you are interrupting an attorney - client conversation , slick . joe : well , that 's an interesting way of conducting business . i 'm not criticizing . i 'm just saying more should follow suit . avery : oh , as opposed to the away you do business -- by strong - arming people into lying . joe : i would n't consider hosting a cocktail party strong - arming . in fact , that 's why i 'm here -- to extend an invite . maybe you could stop by and listen to our side of the argument . nick : i 'm busy . joe : you know , your father may be there . avery : that 's not exactly an incentive for nick . nick : yeah , my father and i , we may share the same last name , but we rarely share the same views . see , in my world , people come before profits . joe : yeah , in my world , they 're not mutually exclusive . nick : yeah , well , you can say it all you want , but i know better . so you can take your invitation and -- joe : and go to hell . nick : you do n't have to do that . i want you to beat it . dylan : i 'd rather he did n't . just the guy i was hoping to see . paul : so , on a scale of 1 to 10 -- 1 being `` not at all `` and 10 being , uh ... `` divorce papers are in the mail `` ... how badly did i screw up ? christine : do you really want to know ? paul : well , yeah , or i would n't ask . christine : i just wish you had n't said anything to anyone . christine : it 's not anyone . he 's my son . christine : i know , but we agreed that we would wait to find out for sure if i was pregnant . paul : honestly , that was my intention . i , uh ... i just got carried away . i was so thrilled that dylan and avery are engaged , i wanted to share our excitement about a baby . christine : okay . but what if ... paul : oh . come here . [ breathes deeply ] look , i 'm sorry . i know i jumped the gun . and i know there is a slight chance that there is a false - positive . i hope that 's not the case , but if it is ... the good news is , we can keep on trying . okay ? christine : okay . dylan : you 'll want to hear this , too . at least , i hope you will . nick : well , if you 're talking about what i think you 're talking about , i 've already seen the evidence , and i wholeheartedly approve . joe : evidence ? nick : yeah . must 've set you back quite a pretty penny , man . i 'm proud of you . i 'm behind you all the way . dylan : thanks . joe : what is this ? about the protest ? what , did you hire some people to show up ? avery : that wo n't be necessary . the rally 's gon na be huge . nick : you really ca n't see what 's happening here ? you must be just too focused on tearing up our neighborhoods . joe : okay . i give up . what am i missing ? congratulations . i mean it . i 've always wanted you to be happy , avery , and if ... dylan does that for you , then so be it . i wish you both all the luck in the world . victor : thank you . i 'm surprised at you . always thought of you as the savvy businesswoman . and yet now you tell me you 're interested in ... some tired old buildings ? jill : it 's not the buildings , victor -- not per se . it 's the people in the buildings . it 's ... people who 've worked there for years -- for generations , some of them . victor : all right . and ? jill : well , you tear those down , you eliminate everything that makes genoa city genoa city victor : since when have you become such a sentimentalist ? jill : since katherine died . victor : mm . jill : see , i just ... i want to know that there 's something lasting in this world , you know ? that we do n't just move forward and forget everything that came before . 'cause it 's people that matter . it 's what they left us that matters . i mean , how would you feel if they tore katherine 's plaque off chancellor park and changed the name ... victor : mnh - mnh . jill : ... or if , a hundred years from now , nobody ever remembered the name newman enterprises ? victor : no one will tear down katherine 's plaque at chancellor park . and no one will forget newman enterprises . jill : well , they will if these shortsighted developers keep on getting their way . victor : well , then i suggest you talk to your stepson . 'cause i think he has more than a passing interest in that whole project , do n't you ? jill : listen , honey . victor : what ? jill : family members do n't always agree , do they ? you ought to know that better than anybody . victor : are we finished ? jill : i just want to tell you that if cane wants to back his friend , i got no argument with that . but me ? i feel a great loyalty to genoa city -- past , present , and future . victor : really ? and i do n't ? jill : well , does that mean you 're gon na stay out of this mess ? victor : what it means is that this conversation is finished . jill : [ chuckling ] victor : you have a good day . jill : you too . victor : all right . victoria : that was really sweet of you , singing katie to sleep like that . stitch : you think she liked my elvis imitation ? victoria : yeah . how could she not ? you 're so good at it . stitch : [ as elvis ] oh , well , thank you very much . victoria : and thank you for , um , you know , taking those pictures before . stitch : well , it 's not like jill gave me much choice . victoria : not really . stitch : besides , they were beautiful . victoria : but there was somebody missing . stitch : yeah ? victoria : i want a picture of us . stitch : oh , no , no , no . come on , come on . the camera hates me . victoria : you 're gorgeous . what are you talking about ? stop being so modest . come on . get in the shot . let 's see . aww ! now , see ? that 's cute . stitch : look at that face . look at that goofy smile . victoria : it 's not goofy . your little smile , your corners are turning . you look like elvis . it 's so sexy . i like it . stitch : do you ? victoria : uh - huh . billy : oh , i 'm sorry i missed the big moment . it 's not every day that a kid meets st. nick for the first time . so , what did you think about that beard , huh ? should i grow one like that ? chelsea : no , i do n't think so . hi ! here , let me grab him . billy : you got him ? chelsea : yeah . [ grunts ] boop boop ! billy : well , i 'm sorry , bud . i would 've liked to have been there , but i had a meeting myself . chelsea : was it a work thing ? billy : it 's my mom . she just insisted that she could n't wait another minute to meet her new grandchild . chelsea : so you were at victoria 's ? billy : uh , yeah . stitch was there , and he stayed after i left . chelsea : hmm . how do you feel about that ? billy : well , if victoria wants to have him as a part of her life , then who am i to argue ? as long as we 're clear on who katie 's father is ... we 're all good . chelsea : we are all good , are n't we ? billy : yeah , we are . come on , family . chelsea : i think he 's getting tired now . yeah , somebody needs a nappy . somebody needs a nappy , huh ? you 're such a good boy . yeah . yeah , you are . yeah , you are . [ next_on ] kelly : all that year asleep did for phyllis was give her an excuse to be an even bigger bitch than she was before . dylan : you go back to jabot , and you get your job back . joe : you 're making a mistake marrying dylan mcavoy . | at the underground , nick sees the woman who rescued him from the bear trap . adam gets on the elevator and looks at the bracelet on his arm from his father . victor gets on the elevator with him but is preoccupied with talking on the cell phone . adam inquires if he is having trouble . victor turns around and looks at him . dylan looks at the poster advertising the rally to save the coffeehouse and the other businesses that joe and his associates are threatening to destroy . avery walks in to join him . at the athletic club , joe and cane sit at a table going over the strategy for the meeting with the other tenants . lily joins them and tells joe that she is on to him . chelsea and connor take a walk in the park . at the abbott home , victoria asks ben why he hesitates about them going out . ben tells her that it is ashley . victoria suggests that he go back to the hospital since the charges against him have been dropped . before ben can elaborate on this suggestion , jill and billy arrive and are surprised to see ben there . avery admires her engagement ring . after a kiss or two , avery tells dylan that she has to meet with nick to go over strategy for the custody hearing . paul comes in to join them and tells them that he also has good news about him and christine expecting a baby . christine joins them . jill begs victoria to let her have a peek at the baby . victoria and jill go upstairs while ben and billy talk . billy tells ben that he is glad that the charges against him were dropped . billy lets ben know that he is at a good place right now with chelsea . nick asks sage about the man he saw with her . in the park , adam sees chelsea with connor . |
stitch : when ashley and i were together , trapped in that fire , i ... we shared a moment . abby : okay , um ... a moment . um ... what -- what kind of -- of moment ? like -- like a -- like a sex moment ? did you have sex with my mom in the rubble ? stitch : abby , okay , this is -- it is n't about sex . but i told your mother i loved her . ashley : you do n't have to do this , jackie . jack : i want him to pay . ashley : but what cost ? michael : you ready ? let 's go . all right , everyone , please . victor : you stop him right now , okay ? he thinks by telling the truth , he 'll be a hero . if he reveals the story about marco , this will bring ruin to all of us . phyllis : sounds to me like somebody 's really afraid to spend the rest of his life in prison . victor : i know you would love to see me behind prison walls . but if i go , so will your husband . phyllis : victor , i tried to stop him , okay ? i did . but apparently he is all about the truth . so , if i were you , i would pack a bag and get out of town . victor : you know that 's not gon na happen . that 's ridiculous . jack : as you may know , jabot and newman enterprises have been under siege by a computer virus . the full story of destruction , though , can not be told in balance sheets or quarterly reports or facts and figures . i 've called this press conference to tell you the whole story . sharon : and , sully , what do you want santa to bring you for your first christmas ? [ chuckles ] faith : you always talk to him and ask him questions . sharon : well , yeah . faith : he ca n't answer . sharon : well , i did the same thing for you when you were his age . it 's good for babies to hear people talk to them . it helps their brains grow when they hear language . faith : oh . it helps him ? sharon : absolutely . [ chuckles ] faith : you think if i had talked to baby christian , he would n't have died ? sharon : no . no , sweetie . that was -- that was just something else . have you been thinking about christian ? faith : yeah . i never even got to meet him . but i loved him . i would have been the best big sister ever . sharon : i know you would have . and it 's okay to be sad . i 'm sad about it , too . but you have this baby brother who loves you very , very much . faith : i wish christian were here . but i 'm so glad we have sully . we 're really lucky , are n't we , mommy ? dylan : [ clears throat ] billy : just one more chance . just one . i 'm begging you , okay ? [ knock on door ] [ door opens ] nikki : hi , darling ! do n't you just love this time of year ? i can feel the joy in the air . billy : yeah . oh , hey , you , uh , you want me to take those from you ? nikki : thank you . yes . thank you . victoria : were n't you just on your way out ? nikki : oh , oh , billy 's leaving ? victoria : yeah , well , something came up . nikki : and i 'm right in the middle of it , are n't i ? billy : something did come up , nikki . um ... my future , my life with victoria , it 's all up in the air . victoria : billy , now 's not a good time . billy : you know what ? that 's not true , 'cause now is the perfect time . it 's christmas . it 's -- it 's about faith , it 's about family . you and i got married once on christmas eve , and i 'm believing in us , okay ? jack : i 'm very proud of jabot cosmetics , a company my father started that our family carries on to this day -- respecting his vision , cherishing , protecting his legacy , and doing our very best to emulate the integrity for which our father was well - known . john abbott was a very courageous man . his high ideals , though , were sometimes difficult to live up to . michael : it 's okay . i 'm here . phyllis : i ca n't believe he 's doing this to me , michael . jack : sometimes courage is as simple as not being afraid to shine light on the truth , no matter how painful , no matter how detrimental to business as usual . then again , sometimes ... ... sometimes courage is about facing adversity head on with dignity ... and grace . something i learned about from my wife . i apologize . there will be no announcement today . hey , hey . what the hell do you think you 're doing ? victor : the press came to hear a story today . i have a hell of a scoop for them . victoria : christmas or no , you 've lied to me for the last time . i ca n't do this anymore , billy . i wo n't do it . why do n't you just leave before the kids wake up ? nikki : why do n't i go up and check on the children ? victoria : no , mom , there 's no need . billy was on his way out . billy : a chance , vick . that is all i 'm asking . victoria : i have given you so many chances . more than i can count . and we always end up right back here with you asking for more chances . so , no more . billy : look , i did . i lied to you , and i admit that . and i am so sorry for that . victoria : i asked you to your face if you were planning something against my father , and you lied to me repeatedly . you said no . billy : do n't let my mistake ruin what we could have . victoria , look at me . i love you . and i love our family . and i know how much happiness we could have . come on . victoria : you should have thought of that when you were lying to me , maybe on your way to the casino or playing the cards or gambling the horses or , oh , let 's please not forget the dui . , billy . billy : oh , no , no , let 's not forget the dui . , right , 'cause that is unforgivable -- all of it unforgivable . but your dad , who has you arrested on our wedding day and pits you against your brother and your sister and lies to you at every turn -- oh , and there -- there 's some whoppers in that collection , are n't there ? that 's all fine , right ? 'cause that 's dear , old dad . he gets a fresh chance every time . answer me this , victoria . how can you have more faith in victor than you do in me ? victoria : okay , let 's not drag my dad into this , all right ? billy : how can i not ? it 's impossible . the man has his hand in every aspect of our lives ! victoria : you see , that 's our problem . you hate my father more than you love me and the children , and that 's why we 're done , billy ! billy : want to take a shot , nikki ? go ahead . nikki : i have no right to say one word . abby : you 're -- you 're in love with my mom ? stitch : no . no , no , no , no , i 'm not . definitely not . abby : but -- but -- but you just said that ... stitch : no , no . listen . listen to me . hold on . i said the words . at the time , i thought we were gon na die . you know , i did n't mean it . abby : but -- but you said it . stitch : look , there -- there was -- there was a lot of smoke . not a lot of oxygen . ashley and i were trying to stay alive , wondering if we were gon na make it . we just -- we just had a connection . abby : yeah , a love connection . stitch : no , it was -- listen to me . it was -- it was -- it was a moment , okay ? but what you -- the way i feel about you , this is forever . you and i are forever . abby : hmm . except -- except for that -- that moment . yeah , are there any other moments that i should know about ? [ sniffles ] stitch : i love you . and i want to respect what we have . i want to start our life together with no doubts and no shadows . abby : oh , my god . [ sniffles ] does my mom believe you ? does she think that you 're in love with her ? is that why she 's so -- so into this wedding , making it happen so fast ? because she wants to be the bride ? is my mom in love with you ? ashley : this is not good . phyllis : what the hell is victor up to ? jack : walk away , victor . consider yourself very lucky the truth did not come out today . victor : i 'm indeed feeling very lucky . jack abbott is giving up . would n't be the first time . jack : i had more than myself to look out for . people i care about were involved . but you would n't understand that . victor : i understand completely . you capitulated on all fronts , did n't you ? wise decision . and thank you for the $ 500 million that you invested in my company . now let me tell me you , the public the good story . i guess my former partner disappointed you because he had promised a good story to tell . but i have a hell of a story to tell . in spite of the devastating fire that brought down newman towers and in spite of the even more devastating virus that penetrated our computer system unleashed by ruthless , unconscionable competitors , newman enterprises has now just accrued enough money to restart its business . and we shall soar right back to the top where we belong . sharon : faith has really been looking forward to decorating the tree at victoria 's . faith : and the cookies . dylan : oh , there 's the cookies . one - track mind , kid . sharon : thanks for taking her . faith : oh , i have to get my reindeer apron . dylan : well , i got to run , all right ? i 'll be at the coffeehouse if you need anything . sharon : okay . nick : see you , bud . dylan : see you . sharon : um , so what you walked in on earlier , faith really loved christian , and she 's sad . she misses him . and i 'm sorry if that was awkward . nick : no , it 's not awkward at all . you know , there 's ... there 's nothing awkward about missing people you love . sharon : how you doing ? nick : sage moved out . sharon : oh . i 'm sorry . nick : yeah . i 've been on the other side of it , you know . after cassie died , i ... i left you , our marriage . sharon : i 'm really sorry that you 're going through this . no one should have to grieve the loss of two children in one lifetime . nick : does n't get any easier . i 'm trying to be a better man . i want to treat sage better than i treated you . sharon : you 're one of the best men i know , nick . but even the best men are n't immune to feeling pain from loss of people they loved . faith : mommy , i ca n't find my apron . sharon : okay , we 'll look together . i 'll be right back . nick : okay . [ sully fussing ] nick : hey . hey , hey , hey . come here . okay . that 's okay . come here . oh , that 's okay . oh , that 's okay . hi . it 's okay . i know . it 's okay , buddy . this is supposed to be the time of sweet dreams and happily ever afters , you know ? [ sully crying ] nick : it 's okay . it 's okay . stitch : your mother is not in love with me , okay ? she does n't want to marry me . it 's -- it 's nothing like that . abby : maybe she did n't say those actual words , but -- [ sniffles ] but she has feelings for you , does n't she ? you guys slept together . stitch : once . abby : maybe she has n't gotten over it . maybe this whole time , she 's had a thing for you . oh , my god . i can not believe that those words just came out of my mouth . stitch : ashley does not have a thing for me . abby : [ sniffles ] you know , i 've noticed something between you two . a weirdness . [ scoffs ] now it all makes sense . unless you 're gon na deny it . but since we 're all about truth and honesty ... stitch : okay , yeah , it -- it -- it 's been awkward at times , but ashley and i are good . she knows how much i love you . abby : when you proposed to me , she said , `` oh , it 's too soon , `` that we had n't been together long enough and that i had -- i had a bad track record . translation -- i was gon na mess this up . no , not this time . you messed this up . you and my mom . stitch : okay , nothing is messed up , abs . abby : hmm . stitch : okay ? i just -- i 'm just trying -- trying to be honest . abby : yeah , yeah . straight to the heart . thank you so much . stitch : okay , i did n't tell you this to hurt you . i told you this so i 'd get it right ! build our marriage on honesty ! abby : marriage ? [ scoffs ] what marriage ? you think there 's gon na be a wedding after this ? jack : no comment . phyllis : thank you . thank you . ashley : i 'm so relieved . jackie , what changed your mind ? jack : i do n't know . i - i knew i had the truth on my side , but i saw my wife and i realized sometimes it is n't as important to beat your enemy as it is to protect your loved ones . victor : meanwhile you saved yourself years behind bars . ashley : jack saved you , too , victor , but he 's not gon na hold his breath and wait for a thank you . michael : all right , jack . where do you and jabot go from here ? i can respond to the newman lawsuit this afternoon . jack : no , no lawsuits , no fighting . we go with ashley 's deal . $ 500 million . and the lawsuit is dropped . phyllis : jack , jabot ca n't take a hit like that . jack : we will be challenged . no doubt about it . ashley : it 's not gon na be the first time . we can do this together . you know , victor , just because you got money in your pocket does not mean you 've won . victor : you 're not the victims here . you came after me . you 're the predators . you 're lucky i accepted this deal . otherwise i would have taken you to court , each and every one of you . ashley : are we done here ? jack : spare us your little victory lap here , okay ? michael , draw up a contract . in return for cash , victor agrees not to pursue criminal or civil charges against jabot or any of its officers regarding paragon . michael : whatever you say . jack : it ends now , victor . no more wars , no more blood . i 'm done with you . my family is done with you . victor : you just remember one thing . i will always protect my family and my company . jack : you will always protect your ego and your family be damned , and everyone knows that . you think you won ? you have no idea what you lost . victor : [ chuckles ] victor : michael , i would like you to draw up the agreement and then submit it to me for my signature . and once i put my name on it , i expect the funds to be transferred to a newman holding account . jack : enjoy snuggling up to your cash register , victor . victor : you bet i will . meanwhile , i 'm gon na celebrate with my family . ashley : i ca n't believe i have to plan a wedding with that man . jack : ashley , would you help michael with the language ? i am done with that man . ashley : i know that this payoff definitely puts jabot in a precarious situation . but it 's only temporary , jack . you did the right thing . michael : yeah , a half billion dollars worth of the right thing . jack : i would pay any amount of money to have that smug bastard out of our lives . [ sighs ] sharon : you two getting to know each other ? nick : oh , yeah . he 's a good - looking boy . sharon : [ chuckles ] sorry . i thought he would be asleep for at least a few more minutes . nick : no , it 's fine . sharon : maybe he just wanted to spend some quality time with his uncle . nick : your uncle nick is looking forward to spending lots of quality time with you , bud . yeah . dylan : hey ! stitch : hey . dylan : want some coffee ? stitch : i 'm good . dylan : no , no , you need some coffee . i 've been living on coffee these days . you know , sully 's up all hours of the night , so you 're gon na drink some coffee with me . your -- your godson 's a night owl , by the way . stitch : like his dad . dylan : [ chuckles ] yeah . you add the holidays to the mix . i mean , look , if santa married sharon and me , i mean , where do we go from here but full - out christmas madness , right ? stitch : you got married ? dylan : that 's it right there . i could n't wait any longer . spur of the moment . paul was there dressed as santa . i mean , you know , he did the honors . it was -- it was perfect . stitch : congrats , man . dylan : thanks . what 's going on ? you afraid you 're not gon na get everything on your list this year ? stitch : i 'm afraid the only thing i 'm gon na get for christmas is my engagement ring back . abby : mom . ashley : hi , honey . sorry i do n't have any time to -- abby : no . why did you lie to me about stitch 's almost last words in the fire ? ashley : what ? abby : no , just please -- just answer the question . ashley : i do n't really remember what was said . abby : no , stitch told you that he loved you . [ sniffles ] not me . he was honest with me , so now it 's your turn . no more lies . do you love ben ? nikki : listen , i have done more than my share of damage while under the influence , things i can never take back or make right . so i 'm certainly in no position to judge you . billy : i remember that talk that we had once , comparing our addictions -- your vodka rocks and my trifectas . nikki : it 's 'cause we feel threatened , we 're scared , we feel unloved . and so that 's where we go . our safe place . sadly , it 's not really a safe place for us or for anybody who loves us . that 's why when you 're ready , there is help out there . billy : [ scoffs ] nikki , the only help that i need is victoria back by my side . that 's all i want . hey , you remember when my gambling was starting to get out of control ? you -- you talked to victoria . i mean , that could have ended us , but it did n't because she listened to you . do you think -- do you think maybe you could talk to her again and , um , you know , nudge her my way ? nikki : billy , this is not your addiction this time . you attacked her father on a grand scale , and then you lied to her . you have hurt her very deeply , billy . i do n't know if there any forgiveness left . billy : do n't say that , okay ? there has to be . nikki , there 's got to be , and i will find a way to make this up to her and everybody else that i 've hurt . victor : well , now , good luck with that , billy boy . you just single - handedly brought your family down to its knees . billy : you did this to my family . nikki : listen , guys , it 's christmas . the kids are upstairs . can we please keep the peace ? victor : i did this to your family ? billy : yeah . victor : you want to destroy me . you ended up destroying your own family . thanks to you , a large infusion of cash is coming my way because your brother saw the light . billy : jack settled ? he ... he swore he 'd never do that . victor : i bet you $ 500 million he did . billy : you must have backed him into a corner . that 's the only way he would have caved . victor : you backed him to a corner , billy boy . you 're responsible for the downfall of your family ! billy : merry christmas , victoria . [ door opens ] victor : good riddance . [ door closes ] victor : well , now ... was this made for billy boy ? i love it . mmm . it 's good . phyllis : i know how important it was for you to be honest and get out from under your conscience . jack : yeah , what kind of man would i be ? what kind of husband if -- if i cleared my conscience at your expense ? phyllis : $ 500 million . that 's -- not so sure that deal works in your favor . jack : i love you . i love our life together . if i 'd revealed the truth ... there would have been no going back . you were right . it -- it would have damaged us . phyllis : jack , if i just trusted you , if i trusted your instincts how to handle victor , i do n't know -- jack : do not apologize . what you suffered at victor 's hands was unspeakably wrong . you wanted justice . i understand that . phyllis : the choice you made to protect me might decimate this place . jack : as long as you 're not decimated , i 'm gon na be just fine . nick : sharon , he is amazing . i 'm thinking i 'm gon na learn a lot more from him than he 's ever gon na learn from me . faith : reporting for cookie duty . sharon : you sure are . faith : who do you think sully looks more like ? mommy or dylan ? sharon : you know , i 'm having a hard time figuring that out myself . what do you think , nick , in your unbiased uncle opinion ? nick : [ sighs ] you know , i 'm not sure . but i think he 's gon na get the very best of both his parents . stitch : well , i had the great idea to tell abby that i told ashley i loved her when we were trapped in newman tower . dylan : hmm . stitch : look , i did n't want to start our life together with any secrets between us . dylan : does n't sound like the truth worked . stitch : abby took off . not too good . dylan : well , i mean , for all the honesty that you hit abby with , your feelings for ashley were real . so where you at with that now ? stitch : whatever i felt for ashley , it 's ... it 's over . dylan : well , look , i 'm rooting for you and abby to be happy . but i 've learned from experience when you have those big feelings like you had for ashley , you ca n't just turn it off . stitch : i know what i want , dylan . a life with abby . i made my choice . she has to make hers . abby : ben wants us to have an open , honest relationship . [ scoffs ] the kind of relationship that i thought that i had with you . ashley : you do have that with me , abby . abby : really ? yeah , 'cause when i told you that ben and i were engaged [ sniffles ] i told you , and you basically waved it off . you made me doubt myself , doubt our relationship . ashley : i 'm sorry . abby : is that because you wanted him for yourself ? ashley : no , honey . i - i was happy for you . abby : yeah . so happy that you practically pushed us down the aisle . [ scoffs ] is that because [ sniffles ] he 'll officially be off the market ? is that why ? or is whatever 's going on between you gon na continue ? ashley : honey , there is absolutely nothing going on between ben and me . you have to believe that . abby : then why are you so crazed about us getting married so quickly ? ashley : i just want you to be happy . abby : do you feel guilty ? ashley : okay . you want the truth ? i 'm gon na tell you the truth . abby : [ sighs ] ashley : when ben and i were trapped in that fire and we were measuring our future in minutes , we did say some things to each other . but we thought we were gon na die . you have to understand this , abby , because ben and i , we care about each other , but you and ben love each other . and i think you have the kind of love that can last a lifetime . and i want that for you . and it 's right there in front of you . i want you to grab it , because you never know when you 're gon na get this chance again , abby . abby : so that 's why you want us to get married so quickly ? ashley : yes . abby : it 's because you want me to be happy ? ashley : yes . i want you to be happy . that 's my ulterior motive . abby : but the wedding happening so soon with the newmans and the abbottts at war ... ashley : honey , the newmans and the abbottts are gon na be at war the day after the sun falls out of the sky . i mean , you could look for a million reasons to put it off , or you could just go for it . ben loves you . and i know that he can make you happy . stitch : you 're damn right i will . victoria : hi ! faith : grandpa ! victor : well , my goodness , my goodness , my goodness ! are n't you as pretty as the sugarplum fairy ! my goodness . nikki : come here , love bear . victor : look at that . so , are we gon na trim the tree and then later on you put some goodies onto the cookies ? what do you think ? faith : i have my special reindeer apron . nikki : oh , boy ! victor : i love that . you 're so sweet . victoria : let me get your coat . nick : hey , mom . nikki : i ca n't believe you 're gon na act like a bomb just did n't go off in this room . victoria : why do n't you run into the kitchen and check out the cookies and see if you can get inspired for decorating , huh ? faith : okay . victoria : okay . nick : what 's going on ? or do i want to know ? victor : just an impressive business coup , son . let 's not talk about business . let 's celebrate the holiday . nikki : `` impressive business coup `` ? like you did n't just almost bankrupt jabot . [ doorbell rings ] victoria : oh , hi , michael . we 're having a party . would you like to join us ? michael : i wo n't be long . i just need a signature to ensure that victor does n't pull an even more questionable move than usual . victor : have a cookie . phyllis : jabot will have to restructure . if we have to close some divisions , we can . jack : let 's not talk business , okay ? christmas is just around the corner . i feel like celebrating , celebrating us , celebrating our marriage , our future . phyllis : i love the sound of that . i do . but i 'm not so sure i made santa 's `` nice `` list this year . jack : how about i help you make his `` naughty `` list ? oh , i think i can feel the christmas spirit coming on . phyllis : [ laughs ] billy : thought you might be here . jack : you heard . billy : [ scoffs ] half a billion makes a lot of noise . i just -- look , i wanted to say i 'm sorry for my part in all of this . jack : your part ? as if you 're fractionally responsible for what happened ? this was your brain child , billy . this was your big idea . billy : jack , i never thought it would escalate -- jack : no , you never thought . you never do . you just act first and then apologize later . well , somehow the apologies never seem to make up for the damage . do you have any idea the harm you did to this company , to our family again ? ! phyllis : jack . okay . jack : you outdid yourself this time , billy ! victor is dancing on our ashes . our father is rolling in his grave . all thanks to you . ashley : i told her , ben , that the only thing you and i share is our love for her . stitch : i 'm gon na do everything i can to prove that . abby : [ scoffs ] like another serving of honesty ? i do n't know how much more of that i can take . stitch : yeah ? well , there 's more of that where that came from , because you are smart , beautiful , passionate . nearly dying in that fire made me realize how much i wanted to live , how i want to live every day of my life with you . [ cell phone chimes ] ashley : oh , uh , excuse me . i 'm sorry . i got to take this . i love you . abby : i love you . stitch : i 'm ... i am sorry . i 'm so sorry that we kept anything from you . i 'm sorry that -- that telling you hurt you . it was the last thing i wanted to do . but i promise no more secrets , okay ? only honesty , love , bubbles , and mint chocolate chip ice cream . [ chuckles ] and the good kind , not that crappy store brand . if you 'll still marry me . abby : okay . okay , yeah . let 's do it . billy : i 'll make this up to you . i will . jack : a half a billion dollars , billy ? billy : yeah , whatever it takes . jack : pack up your office . get out of this building . jack : so that 's it ? i 'm fired ? we 're done ? jack : you will always be an abbott . you will never work in this building again . billy : look , jack , i 'm -- jack : i do n't care where you go , really . hell , wherever you go , it 'll probably blow up . only this time , i will not pick up the pieces ! no , you have hurt this family and this company for the last time , little brother . phyllis : billy . jack : do n't follow him . phyllis : jack , come on . you did n't have to cut him off like that . he just wanted someone to talk to . jack : it does n't have to always be you . victor : just remember . billy abbott is responsible for all this . michael : now we 're done . the money will be transferred . victor : all right . victoria : michael , would you , uh , like a cup of cider before you go , christmas cookie ? michael : i thank you for the offer , but i really do n't have the stomach for it . uh , besides , i have a christmas surprise to plan for lauren . victor : give her my best . [ door closes ] nikki : so , what was that about ? victor : well , it 's just that michael baldwin and i took different sides of this rather controversial issue , and one day he will know all the details and he 'll remember that we basically respect each other . nick : i would n't be too sure about that , dad . things seemed a little frosty there . [ cell phone chimes ] victor : they did , did n't they ? oh , yeah . $ 500 million is being transferred to my account right now . i think it 's time to celebrate . [ cell phone rings ] ashley : hi . okay , so the money went through without a problem ? right . thank you . [ next_on ] dr. neville : the world is changing , mr. winters . and what i need is a grateful and motivated investor . phyllis : i am your wife . we took vows . but you did n't even make it to our wedding night ! victor : the abbottts have conceded defeat . victory 's ours . | jack prepares to tell the world all that victor did but when it comes time for the press conference , jack changes his mind . victor takes the microphone and tells the press that he 's recently acquired some money and newman enterprises will soon be on top again . phyllis and ashley tell jack he did the right thing . victoria tells billy , again , that it 's over between them . nikki arrives . the kids wake up and victoria goes upstairs to attend to them while nikki tells billy she ca n't help him this time . victor interrupts them and tells billy that jack settled . billy leaves and goes to jabot where jack and phyllis are kissing . jack tells billy that he will always be an abbott but he will never work for jabot again . billy leaves and phyllis tries to follow but jack says it does n't always have to be phyllis to console billy . ben tells abby that he told ashley that he loved her but he did n't mean it , he thought they were going to die . abby tells ben there is n't going to be a wedding . she joins ashley at gcac and confronts her . ashley has the same story as ben . ben goes to the coffee house to talk to dylan . when he returns to gcac , he promises abby that he will spend the rest of his life proving that she is the one he loves . she agrees to go ahead with the wedding . michael shows up to victoria 's house while the family is celebrating christmas . victor signs the paperwork and wants to celebrate getting the money from the abbotts . no one else feels like celebrating . ashley walks through the park and gets a phone call . the money was transferred to victor 's account . ashley feels pain in her head and collapses in the snow . |
billy : pardon me . jack : can i help you ? billy : yeah , you can tell me what you 're doing with this -- an eviction notice . really , jack ? jack : i gave you a lease . i 'm terminating it . billy : no , you 're breaking it . jack : happens all the time . billy : not like this , it does n't , jack . it 's days before christmas , and you want us out by the end of the year ? jack : i need the space to expand production . strictly business . billy : oh , do n't give me that . jack : if that 's all you 're here for ... billy : no , jack , if you 're gon na pretend this has anything to do with business , it does n't . this is about keeping your little brother in the corner . well , guess what ? this time , i 'm not letting you get away with it . cane : you ca n't be serious . victoria : how much more serious can it get , cane ? cane : oh , no , no ! jack 's the one who signed the lease . he ca n't just rip it up on a whim ! victoria : it 's not a whim . it was cold and it was calculated . cane : this is because of billy . you know that , do n't you ? victoria : it 's also because of brash & sassy ! jack probably realized we were getting very close to developing our new product line , and this is what he 's doing . cane : yeah , and what a better way to throw a wrench to the plan than to leave us homeless ! victoria : no ! do not give up ! okay ? please . we 're gon na get our products to the market on time . cane : oh , really ? what are we gon na do , run this from our living rooms ? what do you want to do ? victoria : let jack do his worst . he has no idea who he 's messing with right now . ashley : thank you so much . i really appreciate it . [ gasps ] farrah : aah ! are you kidding me ? ! ashley : i 'm so sorry . farrah : look at this mess ! what are you thinking ? ! ashley : well , excuse me . in my defense , you could watch where you 're going . farrah : want to know where i was going ? to show a $ 3 million listing . that is , until you doused hot coffee all over my new suit ! ashley : well , as i said , my apologies . farrah : this is custom couture , and it 's ruined ! and you probably cost me my commission , too ! ashley : shut up . you know that ? be quiet . and you know what else ? have a nice day . farrah : what a bitch . ashley : bitch . devon : let me get back to you , barry . so , you have an agent ? hilary : oh , yeah . devon : just says my wife , like that 's normal . hilary : [ scoffs ] what 's the problem , devon ? devon : it 's just a lot of questions running around in my head , like -- why ? hilary : like , `` why did i hire him ? `` devon : well , no , why am i hearing it from this guy instead of from you ? hilary : oh , well , i did n't want to say anything until i knew he was legit . i mean , if it was n't gon na work for me , then why bother ? devon : oh , i do n't know , because i 'm your husband ? hilary : oh , yeah , i know . so , what did he say ? devon : well , to hear barry say it , he 's received several serious offers . hilary : job offers ? for me ? [ laughing ] hilary : wow . he works fast . he is just as good as jack said . devon : so that 's the connection ? hilary : oh , yeah . because , unlike my husband , jack believes in me . he actually trusts my instincts . devon : so much so that he recommended you to one of the top talent agencies in the country . hilary : oh , barry , he saw my reel and he was blown away . why do you seem so upset , devon ? i thought that this would be mutually beneficial . you get to keep me away from `` gc buzz , `` and i get what i want the most . devon : fame ? hilary : a successful career . who knows , devon ? this might be the best thing that 's ever happened to us . ashley : hold on . please . a peace offering . the last thing i want to do is get into a cat fight . farrah : well , we would n't want that now , would we ? ashley : definitely not . in fact , why do n't you let me pick up your dry cleaning bill ? farrah : even though the collision was my fault ? ashley : well , it was kind of my fault , too . you know what ? i 'm gon na throw in a trip to fenmore 's boutique . you can buy a new outfit for your showing on me . farrah : that 's not necessary . my company will pick up the tab . ashley : farrah dubose , real estate by farrah . i 've never heard of it . farrah : well , we 're new in town . ashley : well , i 'm sure i 'm gon na be hearing about it a lot in the future . farrah : well , that 's the plan . ashley : oh , i , um ... i do n't have a card . farrah : oh , are you , uh , one of those ladies of leisure ? that must be nice . ashley : mm , no . i help run my family 's company , so i can afford the dry cleaning bill if you want me to do it . farrah : oh , no , i got it covered , truly . but if you really wanted to help out , why do n't you buy a house from me ? ashley : [ laughs ] farrah : or two . ashley : uh , you know , i came in for a cup of coffee and i 'm leaving with two houses . farrah , i think you 're gon na do just great in genoa city . farrah : so is that a no ? well , how about just one house ? [ sighs ] devon : honey . stay . please . hilary : now or on the show ? devon : both . hilary : why would i do that , devon ? devon : because jack is n't the only person who believes in you . okay ? and the only reason i even got into this business in the first place is because you convinced me that we could do it together . so can we please put this ugliness behind us ? hilary : yeah . it was pretty ugly when my husband fired me . devon : well , you know why i did it . but i would like you to come back . hilary : on your terms . devon : on our terms . hilary : there is no such thing . i know that you 're trying to be generous -- i get that -- but ... this is just another attempt for you to control me . devon : that 's not it at all . i do n't want to control you , but i do want to bring out the best in you . hilary : why ca n't you see that i am at my best when i 'm hilary curtis ? not mrs. devon hamilton , not the billionaire 's trophy wife . devon : that 's not fair , hon . hilary : you have more than katherine 's inheritance . you have her undying respect . you have her legacy . and in this town , that is worth more than gold . do you really blame me for wanting to know what that feels like ? devon : no . i get it . hilary : no . i do n't think that you do . devon : i -- i do . i understand what you 're saying , but let me tell you something . that dignity and that self - worth that you 're looking for ? you can find it right here . okay ? we can make something great here , something we can both be proud of and create our own legacy . can you please just give it a second chance ? hilary : no . i 'm sorry , devon . devon : so i 'll see you back at home , then ? hilary : what home ? oh , you 're talking about the hotel room that we play house in ? yeah , i 'll see you there . oh , congratulations . mariah : for ? hilary : this . it 's all yours . victoria : okay . would you please just sit down ? you 're annoying me . cane : you know , there can not be a worse time for this to happen , and i 'm saying that to you literally . victoria : that 's exactly why jack 's doing it . brash & sassy ! is firing on all cylinders . he needs to find a way to slow us down , and this is it . cane : i 'm not talking about the company , victoria . christmas is just around the corner . victoria : what are you worried about ? santa 's still gon na show up for your kids . cane : i just bought this exotic german sports car . it 's on its way here as we speak . victoria : would you stop talking like you 're out of a job , for heaven 's sake ? cane : you know what we 're out of ? we 're out of our ability to deliver our product to our suppliers as scheduled . that 's what we 're out of . victoria : okay ! just calm down ! cane : we have to call jill . victoria : no ! cane : we have to call jill . victoria : no ! cane : she has to know . what are you talking about ? victoria : we are not bringing her into this . it 's just gon na make things worse . she 's not exactly known for having a level head , you know that . cane : neither does billy . he 's gon na blow a gasket when he finds out -- that is , if he does n't already know . victoria : focus on your rehab , okay ? trust me . promise . cane : i do n't like that jack 's playing games with us like this . i do n't like it at all . victoria : well , jack 's not the only one who knows how to play the game . billy : how long you gon na punish me , jack ? jack : this is not an effort to punish you , billy . billy : i slept with your wife , okay ? jack : thank you . i remember . billy : yes , and i 'm sorry about that , okay ? it was a jackass move , and i 'll regret it till the day that i die . jack : and that makes it all better ? you apologize , and -- poof ! water under the bridge . billy : no , no , but , jack , this -- this is hurting victoria . brash & sassy ! is her baby . she put her heart and soul into that company -- jack : i have nothing but sympathy for victoria , especially after she keeps making the same mistake with you over and over again . billy : you 'll never make that mistake , right , because you 're the good brother -- the trustworthy one , the straightforward one , the dependable one , and i 'm the eternal screw - up . jack : your words , billy . billy : you know what , jack , you can cut me out of the family albums , you can disinvite me from christmas dinner , hell , you can change the locks on the house . oh , no , wait , you actually did that already . jack : oh , i guess you can take that one off your list , right ? billy : do n't pretend this has anything to do with business , jack . or upholding the family honor . i know why you 're doing this . jack : by all means , enlighten me . billy : you 're afraid of the competition . jack : get out of my office . billy : touched a nerve , did n't i , jack ? jack : better get packing , billy . new year 's gon na be here before you know it . billy : jack , you 're just so used to being the alpha male , you do n't like to be challenged by a younger , hungrier breed . jack : that is absurd . billy : is it ? i do n't think so . jack : i 'm not afraid of you . in fact , quite the opposite . you have zero impact on my life anymore . billy : okay , so , if that 's true , then why are you kicking me out , jack ? hmm ? i mean , if i 'm such a nothing , what 's the big deal if i work in the same building as you ? or as far as you 're concerned , brash & sassy ! will never compete with jabot , so who cares , right ? except you care , do n't you ? jack : oh , here we go . billy : you do n't like the competition in the workplace . you definitely do n't like the competition on the home front . jack : you 're starting to sound paranoid , billy . billy : that 's what 's happening , jack . your position at the head of the table -- that 's only your position . right there . to carve the turkey , to hand out the christmas presents . you know , god forbid i even consider that my family , or challenge you in any sort of ... jack : family is n't just something you celebrate at christmas ! it 's all year . you live it . you nurture it . you protect it . you work at it . and you do n't betray it by scratching the first juvenile itch that happens . ashley : what is going on ? billy : why do n't you ask older brother , okay , because , once again , he has all the answers . oh . i 'll take that . ashley : that looked really intense . jack : it 's just billy being billy . immature and irresponsible . you know the drill . ashley : what set him off ? jack : they got their eviction notice . brash & sassy ! will be out of the building by first of the year . ashley : what the hell , jack ? what happened to thinking about it ? jack : there 's nothing to think about . as billy just proved , getting them out of this building as soon as possible is our top priority . devon : mariah , i need you to host again . mariah : what ? no . no way . not ever . not again . devon : can you just think about it ? mariah : why , because it seems like i 'm so open to the conversation ? devon : well , mariah , you are my best option , okay ? and you 're also my only option , which is all the more reason i need you to say yes . mariah : i am so confused . i thought hilary would jump at the chance to host again . lights , camera , ego . and i was very much looking forward to my new role behind the scenes . devon : and i promise , you can still be segment producer after i either convince hilary to come back or i find a permanent replacement . mariah : yes , but you 're forgetting what happens in the meantime . in the meantime , i am food for trolls to chew up and spit out . devon : okay . i understand why you 'd be a little camera shy after your stumble . mariah : stumble ? the red carpet has an imprint of my face . devon : well , despite that , you 're still standing , and you 're trending in a good way . have you seen what people are saying about you online ? mariah : yeah . faith showed me one of the fan pages . devon : there you go . you have a fan page . okay ? that means people like you . it means they relate to the fact that you fell down and you got back up and you did a great job . and they want to see you . but more than that , i need you . i really need you . and i promise , it does n't have to be long - term . mariah : but that 's what you said last time , and then i ended up eating dust bunnies . i 'm sorry . it 's not worth the emotional trauma . devon : okay , hey . how about i double what you 'd make as a segment producer ? mariah : double that , and i 'll consider it . devon : done . mariah : really ? devon : yeah . mariah : oh , my god ! i 'm a horrible negotiator . i should have asked for more ! okay . one week . devon : you 're gon na have to give me more time than that to get things up and running , mariah . i mean , at least until the holidays . please ? mariah : fine . devon : yes ? mariah : yes . devon : thank you . mariah : okay , but here 's -- here 's the deal . devon : what ? mariah : i wear my own clothes -- clothes that i feel comfortable in . one humiliation is enough , thank you very much . devon : okay . barry : so , how 'd your husband take it ? hilary : surprised . he could n't believe that i had several offers on the table . if only he knew that you were bluffing . barry : i was n't . i mean , i was , but i do n't have to be . any one of those offers could turn out to be legit , hilary . that 's how good you are . hilary : really ? barry : sure . you let me do my job , i 'll put you out there . you 'll see , the interest will come pouring in . hilary : well , i appreciate the vote of confidence , but i think everything is going exactly as planned . barry : [ laughs ] hilary : what ? barry : i 'm just not used to the client telling me what to do . so , how far are you gon na take this ? what 's your end game ? hilary : groveling . i want to watch my husband grovel . cane : victoria , if you have an ace up your sleeve , i need to know what it is . victoria : do n't worry . i 'll take full responsibility . if my plan backfires , it 's on me . cane : no , no , no , no . we 're in this together . do you understand that ? victoria : yes , we are , but brash & sassy ! was my company to begin with , so i 'll do whatever it takes to protect the brand , okay ? billy : it 's no use . victoria : where have you been ? billy : swallowing my pride . cane : oh , you saw jack ? what did he say ? billy : he 's still giving us the boot . we got to be out by december 31st . victoria : he 's not backing down at all ? billy : if anything , he 's more determined now . cane : so there 's nothing we can do , huh ? victoria : yes , there is . billy : no , no , no . that 's not happening . neil : hi . whoa , whoa . a little early , is n't it ? devon : it 's 5 : 00 somewhere , right ? neil : yeah , but not here . what 's up ? devon : oh , let 's see . thanks to your friend jack , hilary now has a talent agent . and apparently , `` gc buzz `` is beneath , and i 'm just like , what 's next ? am i gon na be beneath her soon ? is she gon na move onto something bigger and better , you know ? neil : right , right , right . so , what can i do ? devon : there 's nothing you can do . neil : that 's the wrong answer . hi , excuse me . can i get a club soda with a slice of lemon ? thanks . okay . start talking . devon : [ sighs ] i just feel like i 've given her everything that i got . and i 'm not talking about money . i -- i believed in hilary when no one else would . i bought her this damn tv show so she could show the world that she 's a star in every way . neil : mm - hmm . but it did n't work ? devon : well , no , it did , until we ended up on different pages and she let her worst instincts take over . neil : right , right . you 're talking about the dylan mcavoy interview ? devon : yes , i am . and i had no choice . i had to fire her after that . you know ? or maybe i did have a choice . but , either way , i sucked it up , i told her that i wanted to hire her back . she wants to have nothing to do with it and feels like all i do is make concessions for her . and i just -- i feel like -- when is it ever gon na be enough ? neil : right , but for most women , it probably would be enough . devon : but most women are n't hilary . neil : well , see , you knew that when you married her . i mean , hell . that 's the main reason you married her , is n't it ? devon : yeah . barry : listen , what you do in your marriage is your business . you want to make the guy get down on his knees , that 's your call . i 'll be honest with you . i only met you as a favor to jack because i owed him one . hilary : oh . okay . barry : but now that i 've met you , there 's no question you definitely have something . that `` it `` factor . so , if you ever decide you want to get real about your career , you call me . i 'll see you . ashley : now where are you going ? jack : meeting . ashley : jack , come on ! jack : can we please drop this ? ashley : no ! victoria and billy are gon na fight you on this . jack : then we 're just gon na have to fight back harder , are n't we ? ashley : is that what you want ? a war with brash & sassy ! ? jack : this is business . ashley : yeah , that 's what you keep telling me . jack : and you keep questioning it . ashley : i 'm wondering if maybe it 's more personal , yeah . jack : oh , is this about phyllis ? that 's what billy just said . that i 'm ousting him from the lab to prove my point , to teach him a lesson . ashley : right . are you ? jack : you 're the one who told me we would need more space with these new hires . ashley : oh , do n't do that . i said i needed a couple offices , not an entire floor . if you took billy out of this equation , you think ... jack : do i want billy out of my life ? yes . am i ever going to forgive him ? no . but this is not some devious plan on my part . ashley : really ? this is all for the good of jabot ? jack : space is key here . but security is also an issue . having the competition this close was never a good idea from the beginning . secrets are easily overheard at a very pivotal time in our company . ashley : okay . i hear you . i just -- i 'm sick and tired of the two of your being at each other 's throats . i miss my family . jack : so do i . but the fact is i ca n't trust billy . i made that mistake once , and it cost me dearly . i 'm not gon na make that mistake again . victoria : what are you doing ? confiscating my phone ? billy : no , i saw who you were gon na call and i stopped you from doing it . victoria : well , what do you suggest that we do ? billy : i do n't know , but we 're not gon na call your father to bail us out , okay ? i mean , do you remember how miserable you were working at newman enterprises ? victoria : i wo n't be working at newman enterprises . i 'll be working at newman tower . billy : it 's the same thing . in that building , under your father 's watchful eye , being indebted to him , okay ? we have a lease . jack ca n't break it just because he 's having a temper tantrum . victoria : what do you want to do , billy ? you want to call your mommy ? cane : that 's my vote . billy : no . jill ca n't know anything about this . cane : what are you talking about , billy ? she owns the company . she has to know . billy : we need a plan first , cane . cane : new year will be here before you know it , okay ? billy : yeah , i know . cane : deal with it . victoria : so , what are you thinking ? billy : i 'm thinking that jack is in control . that 's not gon na change . but ashley , she 's always been the conscience of that company . maybe she can talk some reason into him . cane : hang on a second . you 're hedging this on a `` maybe ? `` billy : that 's all we got right now . cane : okay . billy : you ready ? victoria : oh , crap ! santa . billy : yeah . victoria : okay , yeah . go home and get the kids and meet me at the north pole . cane : you know i 'd say you 're crazy dealing with this right now , right ? billy : but you have kids so you know the drill . victoria : phone . billy : right . cane : uh , can you please tell santa what i want for christmas ? all we really need a miracle . devon : you know what ? i 'm sorry because this is probably the last thing that you want to be talking about . neil : what , `` this `` being hilary ? devon : yeah . neil : you know , i think i 'm the perfect person to talk to . i mean , who knows better than i do why you fell for her ? man , when she walks in a room , no one else exists , right ? devon : mm - hmm . and it 's not even how beautiful she is or how smart she is . it 's just -- there 's something about her , this fire , this ... neil : yeah . it 's called a wild fire . devon : she just has this burning desire to be somebody . and her passion and dedication for it is just -- neil : what , all contagious , right ? makes her almost impossible to resist . a , she 's not a door prize , man . you ca n't put her on a shelf or hang her on a tree . that 's your wife . devon : i know that . neil : now , see , that heat that you 're talking about does n't have to cool off , per se , but it ca n't blaze all the time , or else it 's ... devon : everybody 's gon na get burned . neil : right . you want a nice healthy glow . that 's more sustainable . you know ? like a fireplace . you keep that warmth alive in your marriage and your home ... that 's the business . devon : well , according to hilary , we do n't have a home . she says we 're just playing house here . neil : yeah , that 's , uh , a little over the top , but , technically , she 's right . i mean , look at you . where are you living ? you 're living in a hotel . i do n't care that you own this hotel . devon : what are you saying to me , i need to growing up ? neil : no . what i 'm saying is you 're not a bachelor anymore , right ? so stop living like one , son . mariah : aaaah . even my butterflies have butterflies . is that normal ? you 're gon na be great . mariah : yeah , just like last time , except maybe without all the injuries . just deep breaths . last time we went live . this time , it 'll be taped . and today is just a -- mariah : rehearsal . rehearsal . i know , i know . i got this . i got this . not a big deal . except why do i still feel like i 'm facing a firing squad ? can i see another rundown , please ? oh , yeah . sure . mariah : can i see it ? okay . okay . a lot of good old - fashioned holiday cheer . mm - hmm . mariah : how to make spiced apple cider . i can do that . mm - hmm . mariah : cookie decorating contest . great ! i love it . it 's perfect . wait , are we really gon na decorate the whole place like the north pole ? yeah ! mariah : that sounds great . that 'll be awesome . as long as i do n't have to wear one of those , you know , stupid christmas elf costumes . oh . [ laughs ] mariah : so dumb . just deep breaths . you 're gon na be amazing . you were born for this . mariah : [ inhales sharply ] [ sighs ] [ laughs ] billy : here , we got to put a little bit more in there , you know ? katie : tastes like broccoli . billy : broccoli ? no ! this is like the best hot chocolate and marshmallows ever . see ? you got to get more . victoria : definitely teach our kids the fine art of cramming more sugar into their bodies . billy : these are things that they need to know , victoria . tell mom . say , `` mom . `` `` yes , mom , i need to know this . `` katie : yes , mom . victoria : mm - hmm . okay . billy : `` i need to know this . `` katie : yes , mom . billy : see ? victoria : so , katie , you were on santa 's lap for a long time . billy : yeah . that guy behind you , the little boy was giving you stink eye . he started stomping his feet when you took too long . victoria : the one with the blue candy cane . billy : i was about tell him what he could do with that blue candy cane ... victoria : okay , so back to our pg conversation . what do you ask for from santa , hmm ? billy : everything ? like everything on your list , top to bottom ? uh - oh . we need a bigger tree . victoria : definitely need a bigger tree . billy : what about you , buddy ? were you a good boy this year ? johnny : yeah . have you been a good boy ? cane : hey . ashley : hey . cane : hey , uh , i was just coming to your office to talk to you about this eviction notice . listen , ash , there was no discussion about this . we 've just been ordered out by january 1st . ashley : i know , and i 'm really sorry . jack 's decision , and what he says , goes . cane : look , i understand he 's the c.e.o . , which means he has the power . i get that . i do . ashley : yeah , it 's part of his job description , actually . cane : okay , but , you see , billy says that you 're the conscious of jabot . ashley : oh . cane : so i 've come here , i 'm standing in front of you , and i 'm trying to appeal to your conscience that this -- this just is n't fair . ashley : honestly , cane , i hate to say it , but i would n't put too much stock in what my brother billy says . cane : well , usually i do n't , but , you know , this is kind of a special case . ashley : [ sighs ] look , he sees himself as the black sheep of the family . jack 's the patriarch , traci and i are the `` heart and soul `` of the family , apparently . cane : which sounds accurate , right ? ashley : it 's a little bit more complicated than that . i 'm sure you understand family dynamics . cane : which is very similar to business . you know , it 's only boiling down to , you know , right and wrong , black and white . you know , unless you want this to have a war that continues on indefinitely . which , in that case , it 's gon na destroy your business , my business . is that what you want ? ashley : obviously not . cane : okay . ashley : i want my family back together . cane : okay . then stop this eviction . ashley : then again , maybe jack 's right . maybe distance would be a good thing . cane : see , i do n't really agree with that , because i think that , you know , if jack and billy want to fix their problems , then , you know , they should n't avoid each other like this . at least if they 're in the same building , they 'd have to coexist , and over time , jack 's wounds -- they 'll heal . ashley : you 're not playing fair . cane : ah , neither is jack . ashley : mm - hmm . you 're using a family rift so you can hold onto some real estate . cane : right . and jack 's using your family rift to push us out of the building . you know , he has never had a problem with us being here before . you know that . ashley : mm , guess what ? cane : what ? ashley : i did . i never liked the thought of brash & sassy ! being in this building . the only reason why it happened was because we needed the money when we made the deal , but we do n't need the money now . cane : okay . so , this is n't about money , right ? which means it 's personal to jack . it 's a vendetta . ashley : look , what exactly do you think i can do ? cane : okay . if you ca n't stop the eviction , can you just buy us some more time ? we have to relocate our offices . it 'll take us weeks , maybe months . that 's all i 'm asking . ashley : look , it 's not that i do n't want to help you . honestly . this was jack 's call , and he made it . i 'm sorry . hey , jill . it 's me . you need to call me as soon as possible . jack : lily did a great job with these menus . please tell her i appreciate everything she 's done . oh , and on auction items , i assume we 're doing well there . if not , i still have contacts that can be persuaded to donate . so , i think that 's about it . neil : hey , jack . it 's so good to have you involved . jack : oh , it 's good to be back . oh ! did hilary mention -- did she meet with my friend barry ? neil : uh , devon mentioned it , actually , yeah . jack : i hope he did n't mind my interfering . look , she -- she was so determined to stand on her own . i was very impressed , and i wanted to do what little bit i could to help . neil : no , no , no , it 's cool . i understand why you did it . devon 's having a rough time . jack : with hilary ? neil : with all of it . they 're a crossroads , jack . it 's time for them to pick a direction and make it work . hilary : devon ! devon ! i got your text ! what are you doing here ? devon : hey ! you made it . hilary : uh , yeah . what are we doing in nick and sage 's old apartment ? devon : farrah , this is hilary . hilary , this is farrah . she is a real estate agent . farrah : delighted . hilary : oh ! nice to meet you . farrah : so , how do you like it ? hilary : um ... devon : this place has been on the market ever since sage passed away , so ... farrah : yeah , so , your husband must really love you a lot to buy you this place . hilary : you bought me this place ? devon : i bought us this place . you said you wanted to stop playing make- believe , and i know you were n't happy living in a hotel . hilary : so you just went out and bought a penthouse ? farrah : oh , no , honey , he bought you the whole building . you know what ? i 'm gon na have those papers drawn up and on your desk by the end of the afternoon . devon : thank you very much . appreciate that . farrah : yeah , and , um , do n't hesitate to think of me for any of your future needs , okay ? devon : absolutely . farrah : hilary , it was nice to meet you . congratulations on your new home . hilary : thank you . farrah : this is farrah . devon : honey . this is where our life can really begin . we can live here , we can start a family here . i mean , what do you think ? how 'd i do ? hilary : i am really hoping that you can get your deposit back . because if you 're living here , you 're gon na be living alone . devon : hey , wait , wait , wait . honey , where you going ? listen , i know i should have probably discussed this with you beforehand . hilary : oh . yeah . probably . devon : hey . you said you wanted a real home . i thought that you 'd be happy . hilary : first of all , this is n't a real home . this is one of your gifts designed to keep me in line . devon : that 's not true . hilary : and , secondly , how could make such a huge purchase without consulting me ? what if i do n't like this part of town ? devon : this is your favorite neighborhood . hilary : okay , what if i wanted a house with a yard ? devon : is that what you want ? hilary : maybe i want a pool or a tennis court . devon : well , hey , do you remember ? we own the athletic club right down the street . or i could build you a gym downstairs . i can put a garden on the roof here . i mean , what -- what do you really want ? hilary : i want a damn say ! okay ? this is our life , devon . you and me . sometimes , i feel like i am just along for the ride , to smile and say `` thank you `` while you whip out your checkbook . devon : well , that 's not how i want you to feel at all . hilary : then include me in things , okay ? [ sighs ] you want to surprise me with a watch ? okay , fine . go ahead . knock yourself out . but come on , devon . a home ? devon : i agree with you . i get your point . and i apologize , okay ? but for the record , i did not buy this place for your gratitude . hilary : really ? you did n't think that this big surprise was gon na make us kiss and make up ? devon : hilary , i bought this place because i love you and i want you to be happy . that 's the truth . now , for two seconds , can you forget about how much of an ass i am and just take a look around and see if you actually like it ? please ? i mean , there 's more than enough space here for us . and think of all the ways that we can make it our own . hilary : yeah . it has potential . devon : sweetheart . this is in no way me trying to tie you down , okay ? if anything , it 's me taking a step back so you can be exactly whoever it is you want to be , as long as that person is my wife , my partner , and my best friend . hilary : well , it 's gon na need some paint . and some great artwork over there . minimalist . something classy . devon : so you do like it . it 's a yes ? hilary : i think we 've found our first home . devon : yes ! [ laughs ] oh , honey . i can not wait to start a life here with you . hilary : mm , devon ? devon : yes ? hilary : i hope that you know that this does n't mean that i 'm coming back to work . devon : i do . [ both chuckle ] billy : what are the odds we get out of here without having to buy that whole plate of cookies ? victoria : very , very , very low . thank you for , you know , leaving the office and coming out with me and the kids . i needed that . billy : you just wanted to sit on santa 's lap . victoria : yeah . who does n't ? [ chuckles ] billy : [ clears throat ] you think those two little elves had a good day ? victoria : well , look at them . they 've been smiling all day long . billy : that 's the sugar . victoria : [ laughs ] billy : yeah , they 're happy . except for when johnny asked if i was a good boy . [ sighs ] oh , well . there 's always next year , right ? i 've got 365 days to try and turn it around . victoria : absolutely . i have faith . billy : wow . that 's one of us . forget all that , all right ? right now , the most important thing is giving those two the best christmas they 've ever had . victoria : it 's a deal . look at them . they 're already caught up in the christmas magic . billy : it 's hard not to be . victoria : yeah . oh , katherine -- she dropped her cookie . you ca n't eat that , baby . it fell on the floor . [ laughs ] well , grab another one ! they 're so beautiful ! look at this one . can i have this one ? ashley : you 're back . jack : yeah . ashley : i ran into cane . jack : really ? let me guess . he appealed to your empathetic side ? ashley : i 'd call it my conscience . jack : ca n't say that i blame him . divide and conquer -- smart move . what did you tell them ? ashley : that it was your decision and i supported it . jack : really ? well , thank you . though , i 'm not convinced you 're sold . not that long ago , you wanted them gone , too . ashley : oh , i know , jack . but under these circumstances , i think the right thing to do is to give them some more time . jack : no . it 's done . ashley : do you know what i find incredibly unsettling about you sometimes ? you are john abbott 's son . and you can be disturbing ruthless . jack : our father was a great man , ash . ashley : yes . jack : he 's dead . i 'm in charge now . this is who i am . get used to it . [ next_on ] jack : it 's been decided . this space has to be cleared out by the time you leave for home new year 's eve . victor : i know you 're angry with me , son , but i want you to know , should you ever want to come back to newman , the doors are wide open . phyllis : what do you think ? | ashley collided with a woman and accidentally spilled coffee on her . the woman did n't accept ashley 's apology and launched into tirade . later , ashley smoothed things over , and the woman introduced herself as farrah dubose , owner of a real estate agency and newcomer to genoa city . jack and billy had it out after jack sent brash and sassy an eviction notice , kicking them out by december 31st . billy accused jack of being spiteful , but jack insisted that it was just business and refused to change his mind . cane worried that the eviction would damage brash and sassy , but victoria was ready to take jack on . victoria considered asking victor for office space in newman tower , but billy convinced her not to . cane asked ashley to help out with jack , but she said her hands were tied . cane secretly called jill to tell her about the eviction , even though billy and victoria told him not to . billy and victoria took johnny and katie to see santa and had a great time . billy took victoria 's hand , but she pulled away . |
[ previously_on ] scott : i love you , sharon . truly . forever . faith : then scott kissed abby . like , really kissed her . reed : we have permission to see each other . cane : no , reed , you do n't have permission to see each other . mattie : actually , we do , dad . cane : and on whose authority ? mattie : mom 's . victoria : i do n't think te about is everything is good between you , me , and reed . nikki : if j.t . finds out ... victoria : he 's not gon na back down from this . nikki : i know ! that 's why if he ever discovers what i did ... victoria : you could go to prison . phyllis : no . no . no , no , no . nope . nope . nope . nope . nope . billy : hold on , hold on . that 's not exactly the reaction i was looking for . phyllis : this so can not happen right now . billy : what is wrong with you ? phyllis : i 'm swamped . billy : oh , so you ca n't give me 10 minutes ? phyllis : 10 minutes ? no . i ca n't do that . no can do . nope . billy : this is important , phyllis . phyllis : `` important ? `` is that what we 're calling sex on the elevator right now ? billy : is that why you think i 'm here ? phyllis : it 's not . billy : no . today , `` important `` actually means important . sharon : [ laughs ] okay . i have to get back to work . we do n't want to scare away the customers . scott : one more . sharon : mm . scott : and two more ? yeah . sharon : [ chuckles ] scott : and three , huh ? sharon : i ca n't -- whoa ! scott : oh , no , no , no . sharon : shoot . scott : let me -- let me help . let me help , let me help . [ moaning ] sharon : oh . oh , okay . that 's -- that 's not helping me . scott : it 's helping me . sharon : you know what , i 'll tell you something . you should be the one who cleans up , and i will get you a to - go coffee for your ride to the office . scott : oh , do n't even bother . i 'm actually working remotely the rest of the day . you 're much better company than my co - workers . they do n't let me do this . sharon : [ chuckles ] i 'm sure . mariah : [ clears throat ] sharon : what -- mariah : is this a coffeehouse or a kissing booth ? sharon : hi , mariah . scott : hey , mariah . mariah : if you guys could keep your hands or lips free for just a minute , i would love a cup of coffee . sharon : do you want to try our new holiday blend ? mariah : nah , you know me . i 'm traditional . i like to stay loyal , faithful to one cup of coffee . mattie : here 's your refill . reed : thank you . mattie : deleting your e - mails from your dad before reading them . it 's a move i pulled when i was angry with my dad . reed : does n't it feel so good ? it 's awfully therapeutic . mattie : at least yours is way off in another country . reed : actually , mine 's here in good old gc . mattie : wait , your dad 's in town ? reed : yep . mattie : and that 's a bad thing ? i thought you two had a good relationship . reed : [ sighs ] we do , when we 're on separate continents . j.t . : well , they 'll just let anybody in here these days , huh ? cane : [ laughs ] j.t . hellstrom . j.t . : you know it . how are you ? cane : what 's up , mate ? what are you doing in town ? j.t . : well , uh , short - term work assignment , playing a little holiday catch - up with reed . cane : uh - huh . j.t . : yeah , i do n't know how much you know , but he 's actually been living in town with victoria for a while . cane : um , uh , i 'm actually kind pretty well - aware of that . you know he 's dating mattie , right ? j.t . : wait , my reed and your mattie ? you kidding me ? cane : yeah , i wish i was . j.t . : wow , well , that 's a small world . hey , you know , you 've probably seen a lot more of him than i have lately because he 's been blowing me off ever since i got back in town . cane : yeah . yeah . j.t . : i 'm wondering if victoria has something to do with it . cane : [ sighs ] you know what , i would n't really put much past her these days . j.t . : yeah ? cane : yeah , yeah . so , if i was you , i 'd try and get him out from under her influence and get him back on that next plane to europe with you , huh ? j.t . : huh . victoria : if there 's a platinum attorney - client privilege , i 'm requesting it . michael : victoria , you and i do n't need levels . whatever you say , as always , will stay between us . victoria : i mean it , michael . no one can find out what i 'm about to tell you . michael : why does this not sound good ? victoria : because it 's not . so ? michael : it does n't leave this room . victoria : the anomalies in my father 's personal bank account . it was my mom . michael : oh , god . victoria : she stole the money , she transferred it to offshore account . michael : nikki ? victoria : yeah . michael : you 're positive ? how do you know this ? victoria : she confessed . michael : to ? victoria : to me . only to me . michael : but how did she pull this off ? victoria : i do n't have details . michael , all i 'm concerned about right now is keeping both of my parents out of prison . additional sponsorship provided by ... j.t . : i remember when reed was that small . now he 's a big old teenager . cane : yeah , you know what , sam had a rough start , but hey , he 's getting stronger , which is great . j.t . : yeah . cane : yeah . j.t . : sorry to hear about you and lily . you guys have been through the wringer before . any , uh ... any chance ? cane : i 'll always love her , but she 's kind of made it clear the marriage is over , so ... yeah . j.t . : well , that 's too bad . cane : yeah . but , you know , for the kids ' sake , you know , i want to stay friends with her . which really is n't the case with you and victoria , though , is it ? j.t . : no , she seemed fine the other day . cane : oh , yeah ? j.t . : invited me over to a family dinner ... cane : okay . j.t . : ... ordered my favorite chinese food . the only problem was reed did n't show up . cane : well , i still would n't turn my back on her if i was you , so ... j.t . : are you speaking from experience ? cane : we had this problem at brash & sassy , and you know , i thought it was gon na level out , but instead , she fired me . j.t . : she fired you ? cane : yeah . j.t . : [ clears throat ] is there , uh ... is there any reason ? cane : it does n't matter anymore , you know , what 's done is done , it 's in the past , but you know what the good news is ? i 'm now at chancellor , and business is booming . j.t . : that 's good . cane : it 's good . it is good . hey , um , can i ask you something ? j.t . : yeah . go ahead . cane : lily and i were trying to figure out the custody arrangements , you know , with mattie and charlie . how did you and vicki figure it out ? j.t . : yeah , well , i mean , reed 's living here , but i still have full custody of him , so ... cane : okay . wait , as i recall , your custody hearing was n't really cordial . j.t . : far from it . yeah , not only did i have to battle victoria , but her father tried to influence the outcome . cane : and after all that , you still did n't mind if , uh , he lived here with her , huh ? j.t . : well , look , man , i mean ... i miss him like crazy , but ... cane : i bet you do . j.t . : he wants to live here , so ... if i try to play that card , he 'd just resent me , and i do n't want that . cane : yeah , we all know that victoria likes to hold a grudge and , you know , considering the custody battle , she 's probably not really that forgiving with you , so who even knows what she 's telling reed ? j.t . : right , which is exactly why i want to sit down face to face with him and talk it out . but right now , he wo n't even return my text messages . cane : you know what , i can probably help you with that . mattie : it took me a long time to even talk to my dad after what went down with our family . but he 's always had my back , and i realized that it would n't be easy to cut him completely out of my life . [ cellphone rings ] perfect timing . what 's up , dad ? cane : i miss you , that 's what up . um , hey , do you want to , uh , meet me in the club and get a bite , and you can hear all about my good news ? mattie : oh , um ... i 'm kind of busy . cane : you can bring reed . mattie : you 're inviting reed ? cane : yeah , well , i 'm trying to win the father of the year award , okay ? mattie : well , you certainly win points for trying , but ... cane : it 's weird , i know . mattie : a little . cane : when you donated blood for sam , you did me and your little brother a solid , so it is time for me now to return the favor . i 'm not saying i 'm gon na be best buds with reed , but i 'm willing to try , so ... it 's the holidays , and you know what , i believe in miracles . mattie : you had me at `` willing to try . `` we 'll be there . cane : there you go . j.t . : thank you . cane : you 're welcome . abby : i 'm sorry , are you in the middle of something ? victoria : michael and i were discussing a contract . abby : which one ? michael : it 's a new one . victoria : it does n't concern you . abby : well , that 's fine because i have enough stress in my life anyway , and by the looks of those worry lines on your forehead , wow , this must be a doozy . victoria : can i help you with something ? abby : i need an update . victoria : on ? abby : on a number of things , including the investigation into the corporate leak . the audit ? victoria : it 's being handled . you can show yourself out , i 'm sure . abby : i am an executive at this company and a family member . you can not keep me in the dark . victoria : [ sighs ] that 's not what i 'm doing . i think we 've discussed your paranoia already . abby : oh ! am i being paranoid , michael ? victoria 's got your tongue , huh ? well , you work for newman . i am a newman . so please tell me what you and my sister are cooking up . victoria : abby , would you stop with the antics ? i want you to take a look at brash & sassy 's latest sales numbers . get well - versed in every figure for our upcoming meeting . abby : that 's just busy work . victoria : yeah , well , it 's an assignment that i expect you to finish by the end of the day . we 'll discuss your other issues tomorrow . abby : mm . ca n't wait . victoria : do me a favor . would you knock next time ? you know dad does n't like people just walking in here . abby : well , if it 's so top - secret , then lock the door ! victoria : i 'm sorry . where were we ? michael : victor . is he aware of nikki 's involvement ? victoria : no . and it has to stay that way . michael : no . i ca n't guarantee that . at any time , that investigation is gon na point directly at nikki , and given that her gun was involved in zack 's murder ... [ sighs ] this could n't look worse . mariah : hey ! look who it is . ho , ho , ho . abby : what ? mariah : oh , nothing , just getting into the holiday spirit . abby : fun . um , now , if you 'll excuse me . mariah : you know , it has been so long since we 've talked . why do n't we catch up ? abby : me and you ? what about ? mariah : everything ! i mean , how are you ? what 's going on ? spill . abby : uh , i 'm good . are you okay ? mariah : yeah . i 'm great . you know , it 's just with the whole `` your boyfriend turning out to be a pimp `` thing , and then you getting trapped in the storage locker , and then zack getting shot right in front of you , i mean ... that must have been crazy - intense , right ? abby : are you trying to get me to appear on `` the hilary hour ? `` because that 's not gon na happen . are you taping me now ? mariah : no , that 's the last thing that i 'm trying to do . abby : okay , then what 's your end game ? mariah : drinks ? a girls ' night with one of my best gal pals , you know ? we 're both single . we should be out there mingling . how 's tonight ? abby : well , that sounds delightful , but , um , yeah , i 'll have to pass . mariah : why ? is it 'cause you 're seeing someone these days ? abby : look , that might work on your whole tv gossip show , but i 'm sticking with `` no comment . `` phyllis : `` cane ashby is the one to watch in 2018 . `` so what ? billy : what do you mean , `` so what ? `` the blunder from down under does not deserve that title , okay ? he did n't earn it . my mother gave him that job because no other company would touch him , because she felt bad for him . phyllis : okay , well , i 'm gon na ask you again -- so what ? you do n't compete in the corporate jungle anymore . suits , meetings , reports , body sprays -- i mean , that 's all behind you , is n't it ? billy : board rooms put me to sleep nowadays , yes , but that does n't mean that i have forgotten that he sabotaged me and brash & sassy . he humiliated me with the hockey league . caused a lot of damage , and more importantly , my club - level seats . phyllis : let it go . cane 's having a moment . big deal . billy : it 's how this moment came about , phyllis , okay ? the guy is a lying shark , and now he 's running my mother 's company . one stupid shady move , and he could grind chancellor into the ground . cane : thanks , man . mattie : who 's that with my dad ? reed : that 's my dad . mattie : what ? reed : come on . we 've been played . let 's go . mattie : no , no , no , no , no . you ca n't avoid him forever . reed : i can avoid him tonight . mattie : please ? for me ? we 've started making progress with my dad , and maybe this is our chance to win over yours . i 'll be by your side the whole time , and i 'll even give you a kiss . reed : all right . let 's go . [ sighs ] hey , dad . j.t . : hey , reed . man , i 'm so glad to see you . come here . reed : do n't you mean desperate , tricking me into this and all ? j.t . : well , sorry about the devious means , but you did n't leave me any choice . cane : all right , listen , do n't blame your dad . this was my idea . i set this up . okay ? because he misses you . all right ? hey , do n't be mad at me , either . mattie : we 're good . impressive move , actually . cane : oh , really ? mattie : mm - hmm . cane : so , uh , remember my beautiful but yet sarcastic daughter , mattie ? j.t . : yeah , it 's been a few years . good to see you . mattie : welcome back to genoa city , mr . hellstrom . j.t . : thank you . yeah , and i hear you and my son are dating . reed : dad ... mattie : why do n't we all sit down and order some food ? cane : uh , actually , we booked two tables because j.t . and reed need to spend some time alone . michael : short of relocating victor and nikki to a country that does n't have an extradition treaty with the u.s. , i 'm at a loss . victoria : there must be something we can do . what if we go to the source of the problem ? michael : the audit ? victoria : is there any way we can have it called off ? michael : you were married to jeffrey todd . you do n't have any sway there ? victoria : that 's not gon na happen . he 's gon na play this by the book . we have to come up with some semblance of a defense for my mother , michael . the clock is ticking here . michael : ptsd . victoria : you want my mom to say that she has post - traumatic stress disorder ? michael : she was just recently stabbed . victoria : no , she 's not gon na go for that . not if it means dragging the abbotts and dina 's condition into the spotlight . michael : we have another problem . victoria : [ sighs ] great . michael : the prosecutors could argue that your mom and dad were working together , that nikki was trying to hide victor 's assets so they would n't be seized . victoria : and since there 's no love lost between my father and j.t . -- michael : so he 's likely to pursue that angle . victoria : great . this situation is like being in quicksand -- the harder we fight , the quicker we sink . michael : whoa , whoa , whoa . wait , wait , wait , wait . yes . yes . that could work . victoria : tell me . michael : your mom and dad are still legally married . they ca n't be forced to testify against each other . victoria : given the way that things are between those two , i would n't be surprised if they 'd jump at the chance to put each other behind bars . [ sighs ] scott : words that strike fear into the heart of every man . abby : look , i 'm not really in the mood for your witty banter . this is serious . scott : is there a problem at the office ? abby : the office ? try the park . where you kissed me ? scott : i kissed you ? sharon 's inside . abby : oh ! huh . i 'm sorry . are you suddenly concerned about the woman that you 're living with while you 're kissing me ? are you scared that she 's gon na overhear us ? scott : look , if we have to talk , we 'll talk , but we ca n't do it here . abby : fine . lead the way . sharon : scott was here a minute ago . more coffee ? mariah : uh , yeah . sharon : i wonder where he went . mariah : me , too . j.t . : it seems like mattie 's grown into a nice young lady . i was caught off guard when cane told me you two were dating . i had no idea . reed : there 's a lot you do n't know about . j.t . : yeah , well , i mean , it 's kind of hard to know anything when you 're ignoring me . you want to tell me why you 've been giving me the cold shoulder , huh ? did mom say something ? reed : mom ? no . j.t . : look , every time we talked on the phone , text , video chat , you seemed fine . what 's changed between us ? reed : dad , nothing has changed since the day i took off . i 've been pretending to be cool because i did n't want you to drag me off to poland and make me suffer again . j.t . : oh , come on . make you suffer again ? what are you -- what are you talking about ? reed : never mind . j.t . : no , no , no . no , i want to talk about this , man . i want to know what 's going on . reed : you never had time for me . it was always about mac and d.j . , and then when becca showed up ... [ scoffs ] i did n't stand a chance . i was an afterthought . you did n't even ask me if i wanted to move to poland with you . you were just gon na take me out of school , away from my friends and my life , and ... you did n't even care . j.t . : well , look , i mean ... yeah , i could have handled the move differently . it was a crazy time . but you ... man , you have never , ever been an afterthought to me , all right ? part of the reason i took this job is because i wanted to spend time with you . reed : right . you did n't even tell me you were coming to town . j.t . : yeah , well , the job came up suddenly , and i did n't have time to contact anyone . reed : you 're here investigating my mom and my grandfather . i mean , it would have been nice to hear that from you . j.t . : yeah , that 's , uh ... that 's a really complex situation . reed : [ scoffs ] i 've heard that too many times . so now that i 've told you how i feel , are you gon na take me back with you ? j.t . : not necessarily . reed : when are you just gon na admit that you do n't want me around ? j.t . : all right , let me finish , man . god , kid , you 're -- you 're putting me in a no - win situation here . reed : i 'm not a kid . j.t . : if i do n't let you stay in genoa city , i do n't want you around . if i take you back to europe with me , i 'm ruining your life , man . i do want you to live with me , but i want it to be your decision . reed : seriously ? j.t . : yeah , seriously . look ... i know you 're gon na make the right decision because i have faith in you . now , i 'm asking to have a little faith in me . trust that what i 'm telling you is the truth . now , can you do that ? mattie : awesome news about sam . cane : yeah . yeah . he 's doing so well , thanks to the blood you donated . mattie : mm - hmm . so , what 's mr . hellstrom like ? cane : j.t . 's a stand - up guy , so he 'll do good by reed . mattie : fingers crossed . cane : you know who we owe a lot of thanks to ? mac . mattie : yeah , charlie and i would n't be here without her . cane : yeah , this is true . she carried you and your brother , you know , for lily , and you wo n't find anybody that selfless . all right , all right . what 's the smile for ? mattie : i 'm just happy that you do n't hate all of reed 's parents . cane : oh , please . come on . mattie : maybe if you thought of reed at j.t . and mac 's son instead of victoria newman 's , you would n't dislike him so much , and the thought of us dating would n't seem so bad . cane : nice one . you know what , i just might have to give that a try . mattie : you should . cane : i will . okay . [ chuckles ] j.t . : [ chuckles ] easy on the sugar there , man . all right , here 's a little fun fact for you . i used to date lily 's best friend colleen way back in the day . she was one of the greatest people i 've ever known . we had some great times together . reed : can we maybe skip the trip down memory lane ? i do n't need to know what it was like dating without cellphones . jordan : hey , we had cellphones . they just , you know , they ... you flipped 'em open . reed : [ laughing ] we done ? j.t . : you remind me so much of myself at your age . reed : doubtful . j.t . : yeah ? all right , well , i played guitar . colleen 's dad hated me . we used to sneak around to see each other . does that sound familiar ? reed : yeah . j.t . : and i tried to pretend like i did n't give a damn when , you know , deep down , i really did . that 's probably why i 'm so hard on you , you know ? i 'm trying to keep you from making the same mistakes i made . reed : what mistakes ? j.t . : well , according to your mom , you have n't made any of them yet , so let 's just leave it there . i do n't want to give you any ideas . you know , i , uh ... i might be able to help you guys smooth things out with cane . reed : you do n't even know mattie . j.t . : yeah , well , i know you . mattie : hey , um , sorry for interrupting . i just wanted to say goodbye . dad wants to go check on sam , and i have to study . cane : yeah . mattie : it was nice to meet you , mr . hellstrom . j.t . : yeah , it was nice meeting you , too , and , uh , please call me j.t . i 'm not nearly as old as your dad . cane : hey . reed : well , i would like to say my goodbyes privately , if that 's okay with you . cane : sounds good . all right . go . [ chuckles ] j.t . : yeah . cane : yeah . j.t . : well , i can , uh ... i can drop mattie off , if you want . cane : oh , thank you for the offer , but ... j.t . : no , come on . it 'll save a trip . you get to the hospital sooner . cane : i ca n't argue with that . i 'll let her know . j.t . : yeah , before you go , i just -- thanks for helping me out with reed . cane : i 'll add it to the list . j.t . : the list ? there 's a list ? cane : yeah , there 's a list , you know that . you owe me still for saving your life when you got electrocuted . j.t . : uh , the way i remember it , i was driving around in the tornado looking for you , but , i mean , who 's keeping score ? especially since i got another favor to ask you . cane : sure . j.t . : take it easy on reed . cane : okay . j.t . : i understand you 're overprotective , i get it . when i was that age , girls ' parents hated me -- for good reason . but , look , there 's a big difference between me and him . he 's actually a good kid , you know ? cane : all right . victoria : hey , did you get your homework done ? billy : yes , mother ! victoria : i gave you a key for emergencies . billy : saving our planet from rogue aliens is an emergency . right , johnny ? johnny ? he 's upstairs taking a nap . it 's all good . you having a bad day ? victoria : is it that obvious ? billy : come here . join my galactic team in saving our planet from aliens . it 's a great way to de - stress . victoria : oh , i 'm so sorry . are you stressed out ? what 's wrong , did the spa not have the plush robe that you like so much ? billy : hold on a second . i am taking a sabbatical from work . that does n't mean that i spend my days at the spa . victoria : would you just -- billy : at least not every day . victoria : focus , all right ? the source of your tension is ... ? billy : okay , you see that alien right there ? that little one ? he has an aussie accent . victoria : what did cane do this time ? billy : cane got named `` the one to watch in 2018 . `` give me a break . i mean , did you read the article ? victoria : i read it . i just have more important issues on my plate right now . billy : like ? victoria : the audit . it turns out that j.t . 's not on a wild goose chase . there was an actual financial impropriety , and it 's a serious one . billy : that 's not exactly surprising , vick . your dad is a crook . victoria : he 's innocent , okay ? billy : come on . victoria : it 's true . billy : convince anybody of that . victoria : what would you do if your family was in this position ? how would you protect them ? billy : are you asking billy the schemer to come out to play ? victoria : [ sighs ] well , obviously i 'm desperate right now . billy : okay , well , i would tell you to get j.t . to drop the audit any way that you can . victoria : you think i should seduce my ex - husband ? billy : oh , no . no , no . i 'm not promoting infidelity . plus , i would never do that to mac . i 'm just saying that you two still have a relationship , a connection , you know ? so ... you do what you need to do . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . they 're getting ready for a hot deal .. phyllis : does it have to be a jabot elevator , or will any one do ? billy : i thought you were too busy to play today . phyllis : i got off early . there are nine floors of fun to be had . billy : a family of six just got on that one . drink first ? phyllis : [ gasps ] yeah . please . billy : oh , well , well . look at that , my two favorite people acting all buddy- buddy . phyllis : oh , just ignore them . cane : hey . billy : too late . phyllis : j.t . , welcome back . j.t . : hey , phyllis . you look amazing . i love the hair . do , uh , blondes really have more fun ? billy : they do with me . phyllis : they ? billy : you know what i mean . j.t . : so , you guys are together ? that 's interesting . cane : yeah , anyway , on that note , i got to go . billy : aww , so soon ? cane : yeah , i have to get to the hospital to see sam . phyllis : how is sam doing ? cane : he 's doing much better , thank you for asking . he 'll be ready for the olympics any day now . phyllis : fantastic . cane : yeah . hey , uh , did you see the article about chancellor ? you should check that out . billy : yeah , i think there was two or three copies lining the floor of the stable where my racehorse is , i 'm assuming covered in manure by now . cane : [ laughs ] you see that ? some things never change . billy 's still full of himself . see you , mate . j.t . : all right . cane : all right . billy : okay , see you later , j.t . j.t . : well , actually , i 'm waiting on reed and mattie , so can i buy you a round ? billy : no , thanks . phyllis : martini . never turn down a free drink . j.t . : that is the spirit . how about a martini for this pretty lady , huh ? billy : i 'll have a draft beer , whatever you got . [ clears throat ] well , j.t . , i hear you 're persecuting victoria . j.t . : well , i 'm looking into newman enterprises ' books , if that 's what you mean . billy : well , she 's the c.o.o . of the company , so it affects her . j.t . : right . billy : begs the question -- why do n't you just back off ? j.t . : because i 'm a professional , and , uh , i do n't let my personal relationships get in the way . i 'm surprised you 're defending her . did n't she fire you ? phyllis : you know , before you toss out another snide remark , let 's not forget billy ran into a burning building to save your son . j.t . : and for that , i will be forever grateful . billy : well , you did the same thing for cee cee , so let 's just leave it at that . and speaking of , it looks like reed and mattie are wrapping things up . j.t . : hey , you guys , take your time , all right ? i 'm really enjoying this company right now . mariah : so , now that it 's been a few weeks living with scott ... is it everything you 've been hoping for ? sharon : and more . now , i admit , i had my doubts . you know that i did . but he swept them all away . mariah : mom , do you ever get the impression that , uh ... i do n't know , that , uh , scott 's trying too hard ? sharon : no . wait . where is this coming from ? mariah : nothing . uh , you know what , this is getting heavy . i 'll be right back . sharon : wait . mariah . sit down . mariah : [ scoffs ] sharon : i know why you 're questioning my relationship . mariah : you do ? sharon : you 've been knocked around by cupid a bit lately , but you ca n't let that make you cynical . i 've had my ups and downs with love , but i 'm in a good place now . and you will be , too . very soon , you will find the perfect partner for you , too . abby : you 're either in or you 're out . scott : in or out of what ? abby : i 'm not gon na be your dirty little secret . scott : where is this coming from ? we 're not having an affair . abby : stealing kisses , having sex in a storage unit ? scott : i thought we agreed that was a mistake . abby : yeah , so did i , but then you could n't keep your lips off of me . scott : look , to quote newton , every action has an equal and opposite reaction . abby : yes , i did kiss you back . there is this inexplicable attraction that neither one of us can make sense of , but look , i know where this is headed , and i have been there before . i am not gon na be the other woman . it did n't end so well . it never does . scott : i 'm not asking you for anything . i moved in with sharon , and i love her . end of story . [ door opens ] reed : hey , mom . victoria : oh , hey ! i was wondering when you were gon na be home . j.t . : sorry , we got held up at the club . i gave him a ride home . hey , thanks . victoria : that 's great . i 'm glad you two connected . j.t . : yeah . me , too . we , uh , managed to talk about a few things . victoria : thank you for contacting your dad . reed : actually , i didn't . uh , mattie 's dad pulled a quick one . victoria : he what ? reed : i 'll let you explain . i 'm gon na go upstairs . j.t . : all right . cane just did me a little favor , that 's all . all right , well , uh , i 'm gon na get out of here . victoria : hold on a second . why do n't you stay ? have a drink . scott : abby , wait . wait ! you need to hear me out . abby : why , so you can go on and on and on about your undying love for sharon ? scott : please . abby : fine . fine , get on with it . scott : it 's the most committed relationship i 've ever been in , and i want to make it work . i do n't want to hurt her . abby : wow . if this is commitment , i shudder to think of what your other relationships were like . scott : see ? you do n't get me , i do n't get you -- another reason we 're toxic for each other . abby : oh , yeah , you really know how to pour on the compliments . scott : the truth hurts , but it needs to be said . i mean , that night in the storage unit , there were some major extenuating , life - or - death circumstances that surrounded what happened between us , and i regret it . abby : so do i . scott : but we ca n't deny that we have a physical attraction to each other . but i still believe that that is a residual spark from that night . and it has to be extinguished . and i never meant to hurt your feelings and lead you on in any way , and if i did , i sincerely apologize . but this is where it needs to end . abby : well , great . i am thrilled that you have come to that conclusion . and since they do n't make designer fire suits , the only way i can think to avoid further combustion between us is for you to stay the hell away from me . j.t . : thank you . victoria : i suppose you 've had the glue - in - the - hair thing with d.j . and becca . j.t . : oh , yeah . glue and glitter . in her hair . victoria : mm - hmm . j.t . : yeah . victoria : you know , when johnny and katherine were younger , he tried to give her a haircut . j.t . : yeah ? victoria : yeah , luckily i caught him before he made the first cut . j.t . : been there . victoria : i do n't suppose there 's any way i can stop you from cutting my family off at the knees . j.t . : [ sighs ] come on , victoria , we should n't talk about the audit right now . victoria : but we have to talk about it . j.t . : why do we have to talk about it ? victoria : because you 're smart , j.t . , okay ? and i know that you 're gon na get to the bottom of this anomaly sooner rather than later . j.t . : wait a minute , do you know something ? victoria : purely hypothetically speaking , what if the guilty party , what if they were regretful and ... and what if they were determined to make amends ? j.t . : [ clears throat ] well , hypothetically speaking ... i 'm hearing a lot of `` what ifs `` without a lot of facts , so i do n't think i can give you a response without knowing the whole story . victoria : if i share this information with you , i 'm gon na need some sort of guarantee that you 'll show the guilty party leniency . j.t . : [ sighs ] it 's not my place , all right ? i 'm an investigator . i ca n't make promises like that . victoria : okay , i get it . but maybe you could somehow influence the outcome ? j.t . : you know , victoria , the way you 're talking ... did you have something to do with this ? are you asking me to keep you out of prison ? scott : sharon in the back ? mariah : she left . where did you and abby go ? scott : we had some , uh , work stuff to take care of for newman . mariah : is `` work stuff `` code for sucking face ? scott : why would you say that ? mariah : did you and abby sneak off to make out ? scott : i did n't , and i do n't understand why you 'd say that . mariah : because you 've done it once before , that i know of , in chancellor park . i do n't know where else or how far it 's gone . scott : how 'd you find out ? mariah : because you two were dumb enough to put the `` p `` in pda , kissing out in the open for everyone to see . scott : it was a mistake . abby and i set the record straight , and it will never , ever happen again . mariah : i know it won't . scott : i have no right to ask you this , but ... mariah : but you 're going to anyway ? scott : please do n't tell sharon what happened between me and abby . mariah : she wo n't hear it from me . but i am going to be watching you . i have eyes and ears all over this town , and there 's no way in hell i 'm going to let you hurt my mom . scott : that 's the last thing i want . i 'm fully committed to her . i -- i swear , abby is out of the picture . mariah : good . she better be . because if you step out of line one more time , you will have to answer to me . i just kidnapped a woman to help a girl that i barely even know . imagine how far i 'll go to protect my own mom . billy : well , once a player , always a player , i guess , huh ? phyllis : who , j.t . ? billy : no , the bartender . phyllis : oh , that was just alpha male energy . billy : oh ! phyllis : the two of you share an ex - wife , so you 're gon na try to top each other . the testosterone was overwhelming . i actually thought it was quite sexy . billy : you enjoyed him flirting with you like that . phyllis : he was being friendly . [ gasps ] are you jealous at the fact another man might find me attractive ? billy : if i had an issue for every man that found you attractive , i would be the angriest guy on the planet . phyllis : sweet - talker . okay , then , if that 's not the problem , what 's bugging you ? billy : j.t . 's married to mac , but he sure was n't acting like it . j.t . : all right , you 're not guilty , but you know who is , do n't you ? victoria : and i hope you 're gon na change your mind about helping me when i tell you who . the person who transferred the money out of my dad 's personal account was my mother . j.t . : nikki ? are you joking ? oh , god . you 're serious . victoria : [ sighs ] she had her reasons . j.t . : [ sighs ] victoria : my father 's innocent , he had absolutely nothing to do with this . and it has nothing to do with the sex - trafficking ring or designdate , either . j.t . : then what is it ? victoria : just a fight between my mom and dad that escalated in typical newman style . my mom 's guilt is off the charts . she never meant for it to go so far , she really didn't . can you please take that into consideration and make sure that she 's not punished for this ? j.t . : i 'm sorry , victoria , i do n't have a choice . if your mom committed a crime , then she 's gon na have to face the consequences . | mariah noticed that scott was being very affectionate with sharon , and mariah locked eyes on scott and made pointed comments about being faithful and loyal . while hanging out with mattie , reed deleted messages from jt unread . jt caught up with his old friend , cane . jt admitted he thought victoria might have something to do with the fact that reed was avoiding him . cane thought that was possible . he encouraged jt to take reed back to warsaw with him . cane said that he 'd always love lily , but she wanted to divorce . cane helped jt out by inviting mattie to the club and telling her to bring reed . mattie convinced reed to stay and talk with his dad . reed accused jt of putting mac and their children ahead of him . jt assured reed that he was never an afterthought . jt admitted he 'd been hard on reed because he did n't want reed to make the same mistakes jt had as a teenager . jt promised to put in a good word for reed with cane . cane talked with mattie about mac and how much they owed her for being the surrogate who gave birth to mattie and charlie . mattie suggested that cane might like reed more if he thought of reed as jt and mac 's son . cane promised to try that . jt asked cane to give reed a break . victoria confided in michael that nikki stole the money and asked him how to keep her parents out of prison . michael did n't think that would likely be possible . abby burst in , seeking an update on the audit , and she stormed off after victoria and michael refused to bring her into the loop . |
michael : victor , i do n't want a pat on the back . i do n't want a gold medal . i 'm telling you i 'm taking the fall for this . victor : no , you 're not . michael : i already told christine . i said that bribing safra 's retailers was my idea . i even came up with a pretty good story about where i got the money . i found it in a discretionary account that nobody knew about . victor : you 're not listening to me . michael : it 's the only reasonable solution to this . chris all but said you were the high - profile target . you know damn well you 're the man her bosses want to string up in public . look , if they have to settle for little old me , they might decide it 's not worth the trouble . victor : they might not settle for little old you . this is my idea , my plan to benefit my company , all right ? michael : i do n't understand . you do n't have a choice . victor : you do n't have to understand . i 've made up my mind . michael : this is n't a good idea ! victor : i said , i have made up my mind . i 'll take the rap for this . [ scene_break ] ( door opens and closes ) nick : did you talk to dad ? it 's terrible , is n't it ? i mean , can you believe what he did ? and for all the years , all the lectures we 've had to listen to about character and integrity . if he 'd just once said that sometimes you got ta be a hypocrite ... you try to avoid it , but it 's part of the game . if he 'd just once copped to the fact that he 's as fallible as the rest of us , then i could have forgiven him . victoria : you forgive him ? you ? who the hell are you to forgive anyone ? are you god ? [ scene_break ] angelo : what kind of trouble you talking about , sal ? sal : brittany 's old man -- fred hodges , right ? angelo : what about him ? sal : i was sitting with bobby and the songbird at the athletic club restaurant , and her father comes over and starts making threats . angelo : what kind of threats ? sal : about shutting down the club . angelo : well , what 'd bobby have to say about it ? sal : bobby -- you know , the old bobby i used to know -- he would have carved that guy 's face up right then and there . angelo : yeah , you know , he 's a little different lately . ever since this brittany started working here , i only get half his attention . bobby : sal , what are you doing here ? hmm ? is something wrong ? [ scene_break ] vanessa : have you seen damon ? jack : well , lovely to run into you , too , miss lerner . vanessa : i 'm sorry . please excuse me . i 'm just am a little rattled at the moment . jack : have a seat . how come ? vanessa : well , damon and i were in our room settling in when he got this sudden urge to go out , supposedly alone . jack : supposedly ? vanessa : yeah , well , i 've got a funny feeling i know exactly what he 's doing and who he 's doing it with -- drucilla winters . jack : they 're colleagues , vanessa . vanessa : i know that , but is that all they are ? [ scene_break ] dru : oh , my god ! hi ! hi , guy . look at that thing ! damon : drucilla , slow down ! slow down ! you go tearing through the forest like that ; we 'll never find the orchid . dru : and if we do n't hurry up , people are gon na notice we 're missing . damon : people ? do n't you mean neil ? dru : well , neil 's one of them . then there 's your roommate , your girlfriend , whatever you call her . damon : you know what ? if you 'd like to go back , be my guest . frankly , that 's where i think you belong . dru : oh , no , i 'm with this from beginning to end . go , team jabot ! damon : spare me the pep talk . what we need right now is results . dru : we 're not gon na get any results if we 're hanging around here , okay ? we 've got a lot of ground to cover . let 's go . damon : and there 's a lot of things we can miss . now , look , you insisted on coming along . now you want to rush . that 's not the way i work , understand ? dru : okay , let 's do it your way . lead on . dru : well , hold up . wait for me . [ scene_break ] neil : phyllis . phyllis : what ? neil : this is really , really bugging me . phyllis : oh , come on . we do n't know what they 're up to . neil : i ca n't believe this . i want to trust that woman in the worst way , but how can i not be suspicious ? phyllis : i know , i know . neil : i 'm telling you right now , if that big - headed freak lays a hand on my girl , i 'm gon na clock him . i 'm gon na lay him out . that 's all there is to it . i 'm gon na lay him out . phyllis : of course you are , of course . just relax , breathe , breathe . neil : ( breathes deeply ) what 'd they do ? come on . stop it ! come on ! phyllis : aah ! i 'm coming . i 'm coming , i 'm coming . dru : ooh , hey , wait up . oh , oh , hey . okay , all right . here i come . here i come . wait for me . i 'm ... can you give me a hand here ? oh . oh , shoot . wait . hold on . phyllis : what , what , what ? neil : over there . come on . holy moly . l - ladies first . phyllis : aah ! neil : ladies ... go on . phyllis : ew . neil : phyllis , we 're gon na lose 'em . would you get a grip ? phyllis : i 'm afraid . please . neil : cross the log . go . phyllis : okay . i ca n't look down . sure . go on the log with me . neil : i 'm going , if you 'd just hurry up and get across . phyllis : aah ! neil : shh . be quiet . phyllis : ( whimpers ) neil : that 's it . that 's it . go on . go on . get up . go on . over . phyllis : yuck . [ scene_break ] dru : sheesh . damon : my , my , my . dru : man , why did n't you help me across the log ? what ... damon : i 'd say we hit the jackpot . dru : oh , my god . you know what ? shall we pull 'em up from the roots , you know , and just put 'em right in the thing ? wha ... damon : i need you to slow down , all right ? we have to find the right plant first . dru : okay . damon : yeah ? okay . dru : okay , okay . damon : now all we need is a couple of samples , and we can get on outta here . dru : all right . damon : remember i showed you this ? this is what we 're looking for . dru : okay . okay . [ scene_break ] phyllis : o - kay , neil . um , listen , that 's -- that 's ... neil : that 's what ? phyllis : you do n't want to see this , okay ? we really should go . neil : no . i 'm staying right here , no matter how much it kills me . i ca n't believe i 'm supposed to be marrying that girl . what the hell is she doing ? [ scene_break ] raul : ( mumbles ) what does that mean ? raul : hello . brittany : hi . any calls ? raul : nope . it 's pretty quiet around here with j.t . gone , is n't it ? brittany : yeah , whatever . raul : rough day ? brittany : nothing i ca n't handle . raul : and that 's what you call handling it , just sitting there with your arms crossed , looking like you could spit nails ? [ scene_break ] bobby : so let 's hear it . what 's going on ? angelo : nothing . we 're just shooting the breeze . bobby : really ? sal , i thought you had an appointment . the way you ran out of that restaurant so fast made brittany feel like she put her foot in it . sal : hey , her old man did that , not her . anyhow , i still got an appointment . bobby : yeah ? but you still had time to come down here and shoot the breeze with angelo . sal : is there a law against it ? ange , i 'll be in touch . hey , you , do n't let that girl grab you by the nose , huh ? angelo : later , man . bobby : yeah , have a nice day . bobby : come on , ange , something stinks in here . angelo : well , sal was telling me what happened today with your girlfriend 's old man . bobby : it 's nothing . i 'll take care of it . angelo : so how you gon na do that , bobby ? bobby : relax , ange . i 'll handle it . angelo : well , i hope so . you know , your name might be on the sign out front , but i got a big interest in this club . bobby : yeah , of course you do . angelo : and i do n't plan on letting anybody take that from me . got that ? [ scene_break ] dru : wow . you know what ? i got ta tell you , i do n't see it . damon : well , just be patient . dru : i just do n't -- damon : just be patient . we 'll find it . dru : okay , let me see the pic ... oh ! damon : you all right ? dru : yeah . let me see the picture . damon : okay . dru : okay . okay . [ scene_break ] phyllis : listen , neil , i know how upset you are , but i 'd like you to notice how big damon is . neil : i do n't care how big he is . you see , he 's over there doing lord knows what to my bride - to - be . phyllis : i just do n't know if a fistfight is necessarily the way to go . neil : what do you want me to do ? you want me to sit over here and pretend like nothing 's happening ? phyllis : no , it 's just ... it 's just , you know , he 's -- neil : it 's just what ? it 's just that he 's big , and i 'm not big ? what are you saying ? are n't you my friend ? i do n't care if he 's big . i 'm bigger , okay ? and when i get mad , i am huge . [ scene_break ] dru : oh . oh . guess what . i think i found it . it 's gorgeous . it 's gon na bring us so much money , damon . look . damon : drucilla , that 's not it . dru : what do you mean , that 's not it ? of course it 's ... look . damon : no , no , no , no , no . look here . here and here . dru : yeah ? damon : no . it 's not the same flower . i mean , it 's similar , but ... baby , let me tell you something else . the orchid we 're looking for is very rare , all right ? dru : okay . damon : if , perchance , you do find one , for god 's sake , do n't pick it . dru : well , okay . all right . i was just trying to help . damon : all right . all right . dru : you know what ? at least i did n't pick it in vain . kind of like a boutonniere . [ scene_break ] phyllis : all right , all right . have you seen enough ? let 's go . neil : i told you , i 'm not leaving . i 'm staying till the bitter end . phyllis : why do you want to do this to yourself ? neil : because i want to be sure of my ground . i need all the evidence i can get . do you understand ? phyllis : what more do you need ? what more do you need ? what more evidence do you need , neil ? come on . i mean , let 's go , before they do things . neil : phyllis , i told you , i 'm staying right here , and you 're staying with me , okay ? phyllis : ah . okay , okay . neil : you 're gon na stay right here . we 're gon na sit tight , and we 're gon na get ... do you see that ? phyllis : yeah , i see it . aah ! get it off me ! get it off ! [ scene_break ] brittany : do n't hassle me , raul , okay ? i 'm not in the mood . raul : well , you want to talk about it ? maybe i can help . brittany : i do n't need help . raul : fine . you change your mind ; i 'll be right over here . brittany : you know , you say that , but you 're not really here . raul : what 's that supposed to mean ? brittany : if i want to talk about my life , it has to stay within the limits . i better not mention marsino 's or my work there or my singing or my ambitions . raul : hold ... brittany , hold on . hold on a second . i love your singing . and it 's even okay if you want to talk about stripping , up to a point . brittany : raul , i know i 'm not the center of the universe , but when you hope and pray for something , and then it finally comes along and then someone who supposedly cares about you screws it up completely , it makes you wonder . it makes you wonder about everything . [ scene_break ] bobby : come on , you think i 'm not gon na protect this place and us along with it ? angelo : look , a guy like this hodges -- he can hurt us , bobby . bobby : all right , he 's just blowing smoke . he 's not gon na do a thing . angelo : yeah , it 's like sal was saying , you know , you 've changed . it used to be anytime somebody talked about taking away your meal ticket , they 'd be getting their food through a tube for awhile . bobby : yeah , well , you know what ? i got smart . angelo : i suppose you got a big , smart plan then , huh ? bobby : yeah , i do . wake up , ange . i got as much to lose in this place as you . angelo : you know , you say that , and i know you mean it , but -- bobby : but what ? angelo : you know for a fact this hodges jerk does n't have friends down at city hall ? i mean , are you so sure he 's all talk ? [ scene_break ] michael : all right , victor , calm down . i 'm not fighting with you . this is the only way to handle the situation . you have to let me take the hit . now these retailers , they only saw me , they only spoke to me . your name was never even mentioned . i am the ambitious flunky who got carried away . victor : but you have a prison record already . they 'd just throw away the key . michael : maybe , maybe not . victor : why are you doing this ? michael : damage control . i 'm a good person . victor : you 're not my flesh and blood . this is my scheme . i ordered you to execute it . michael : i am your lawyer , your advocate , your guardian , if you will . i take that very seriously . victor : you 're my lawyer , you 're not a 1-man secret service for victor newman . michael : what if i want to be ? victor : why would you want to be that ? michael : because no one would think i 'd do it . at least , no one that matters . victor : i see , i see , i see . so michael baldwin has an ulterior motive for his altruism . who are you trying to impress ? michael : you make it sound so stupid . victor : it is very stupid . michael : you 're not me . victor : let me tell you something ... i 've been called every name in the book . more people hate my guts than you can shake a fist at . michael : your point ? victor : the point is you do n't need redemption any more than i do . you got that ? [ scene_break ] nick : so you , too , huh ? you want to start taking shots at me just like everyone else ? victoria : i would n't waste my time . nick : so dad bribes half the world to make your little division a success , and you 're gon na thank him for it ? you know , vic , i seriously misjudged you . victoria : me and everyone else . victoria : oh , you want to defend his lies , his hypocrisy , his total disregard for the law ? well , fine , let 's hear it then . [ scene_break ] jack : suppose you give me a hint as to why you 're so upset . vanessa : well , if damon and dru are off doing what i think they 're doing -- jack : on the night before dru 's wedding ? vanessa : i 'm not talking about that , and you know it . jack : okay , obviously something has you unhinged . vanessa : we would n't be here if ... we would n't be here at all if it were n't for me . it 's my discovery . a fact which mr. porter seems to have conveniently forgotten . jack : now why would you say that ? vanessa : because if i 'm right , he and drucilla are off orchid hunting without me . how 's that for a knife in the back ? jack : you really think ... vanessa : i do n't know . when we were back home , i accused him of trying to cut me out of this entirely . jack : and how did mr. porter react to that ? vanessa : well , he 's a very good dancer , jack , very masterful . you would do well to remember that yourself . jack : he 's been very loyal to me . i trust him implicitly . vanessa : mm - hmm . yeah , well , i did , too , once upon a time . i came to my friend -- a man i believed in -- with information that i believe has the power to transform an entire industry . silly me , i expected him to handle it fairly . jack : well , i guess that 's my question . what do you mean by `` handle it fairly `` ? vanessa : oh , connect the dots , jack . this is a once in a lifetime discovery . jack : if it 's for real . vanessa : oh , it is . believe me . i mean , you would n't be here , 7,000 miles away from genoa city , if you did n't believe that . jack : okay , ms. lerner , there 's fair and there 's fair . i understand you feel you might be due some compensation . vanessa : might be ? unh - unh . think again . jack : we have to find this flower . we have to get it back to the lab , separate its chemical properties , see if this stuff can be synthesized . vanessa : wait , you 're telling me my business ? jack : we have to determine the optimum concentration . we have to find a suspension medium , additives , fragrances , and then we have to test it on human beings under very strict government regulations . vanessa : yes . jack , jack , jack , what 's your point ? that it 's gon na cost money , take time , require some investment ? jack : more than some . vanessa : yeah . so you 're gon na do whatever it takes , because at the end of the day , you stand to make billions . you or whatever company secures the patent first . jack : is that a threat , ms. lerner ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : aah ! god ! oh , my god ! oh , my god ! get 'em off of me ! get 'em off of me . get 'em off of me . neil : oh , my god . phyllis : off of me . get 'em ... oh , god , get it off me . neil : oh . phyllis : get it off . dru : hi , guys . neil : phyllis . phyllis : hi . neil : hi . phyllis : is it off of my arm ? is it off of my arm ? damon : what are y ' all doing here ? phyllis : there was a bug crawling on my arm . neil : wait a minute . no , no , no , no . you 're asking us what are we doing ... what the hell is it with you two ? dru : i was in the sundries shop buying a postcard for aunt mamie and asked damon to go exploring with me . neil : exploring , huh ? dru : yeah . damon : yeah , that 's right . so what about y ' all ? dru : yeah . neil : what about us ? um , it 's a funny thing happened when i got out of the shower , you know , 'cause i went downstairs , and i ran into phyllis . phyllis : yeah , he ran into me , and we decided to go exploring ourselves . damon : i see . and y ' all just happened to wander into the forest ? phyllis : yep . damon : that 's quite a coincidence , would n't you say ? [ scene_break ] victoria : i 'm not gon na defend anything to you . why should i ? you 're the judge and the jury . what i want to know is who sent you out into the world to straighten everyone out ? nick : victoria , i do n't think i 'm better than everybody else , and i 'm certainly not trying to play god . victoria : oh , yeah , right , not you . nick : look , you feel sorry for dad because he 's in a hell of a mess . but it 's a mess he made . so do n't shoot the messenger . victoria : you 're not the messenger . you 're the executioner . nick : look , dad took people 's jobs away , their livelihood . that 's what happens when companies fold . victoria : jabot has n't folded . nick : yeah , but it might . and that was certainly dad 's intention . and what about ashley 's baby ? victoria : oh , come on . you can not blame him for that was a terrible accident . nick : oh , so you 're saying our actions have no consequences . or when they do , we should n't be held accountable . victoria : maybe we should , but not like this . this is our father . get out of here . i do n't want to talk to you anymore . i do n't even know who you are . i do n't want to look at your face [ scene_break ] raul : so this sal guy -- he 's a record producer ? brittany : not exactly . but he does have connections with a lot of important people . raul : people in the music business ? brittany : yeah . he could open doors for me if he thinks i have talent . anyway , we 're sitting there talking about my career , and then my -- raul : that 's when your dad barges in . brittany : it was so embarrassing . he was yelling , making threats , calling mr. staley and bobby names . i swear , raul , i wanted to die there right on the spot . raul : so what happened , your dad just finally backed off ? brittany : well , my mom was pulling on his arm . she was as embarrassed as i was . and then he and bobby went out and talked . raul , it was so ugly -- and the timing . raul : so what happened ? brittany : well , mr. staley left , of course . it was so obvious he could n't wait to get out of there . raul : you think your chance is blown now or what ? brittany : well , bobby says it 's not , but it was n't exactly a great start . raul : you know what i think ? music is business , brittany . if this guy goes down and hears you sing and he likes you , this whole thing that happened with your parents , it 's not even gon na matter . brittany : well , he did promise he would set something up with bobby . raul : see , there you go . i bet you happens . brittany : yeah . maybe it wo n't . raul : hey , you are a rare find . brittany : you think ? raul : you 're darn right i do . i just hope ... brittany : what ? raul : well , that this guy 's legit . brittany : well , you know , he 's not exactly quincy jones , raul , but if he knows people he can call , if he can open that door just a crack , that 's more than what i have now . raul : yeah . brittany : and if my music career took off even a little bit , i would n't have to take my clothes off anymore . i could actually sing for a living . you 'd like that , would n't you ? raul : yeah . yeah , i think i would . i 'd love that . brittany : thank you . raul : for what ? brittany : for listening to me vent . raul : hey , hey , you remember me ? i 'm your number one fan . [ scene_break ] bobby : look , ange , fred hodges -- he 's just an uptight suit whose daughter is a sexy , talented chick , and he ca n't handle it . angelo : then i think he needs to learn how to appreciate things , like his health , for starters . bobby : come on , ange . angelo : no , i mean it . bobby , this guy needs one of those talks we used to give people to get his attention . bobby : yeah , i mean it . you stay away from fred hodges . you got it ? angelo : i 'm tellin ' you , this brittany chick -- she 's messin ' with your head , man . bobby : oh , you never fell for a chick before ? angelo : sure , but i -- bobby : did you forget to breathe ? angelo : no , but i -- bobby : did you forget to put your clothes on in the morning ? angelo : bobby , that 's not what i mean . bobby : did you mess everything up and forget to take care of business ? angelo : okay . okay , you 're right . okay ? i worry too much , but i got a reason . you know , i threw in with you on this club to make it work . it 's my security , my future , and i ai n't never had that before . bobby : ange , you 're not goin ' on welfare . give it a rest . angelo : all right . look , you say you 're gon na take care of it . i believe you 're gon na take care of it . but if you do n't , then somebody else will . [ scene_break ] phyllis : what -- what 's the coincidence ? so what ? we walked out of the hotel , through the garden and into the beautiful forest , i mean , just like you did , evidently . damon : at the exact same time on the same path ? were you all following us ? dru : yeah . neil : what if we were ? you know , damon , i really , really do n't like your attitude . phyllis : okay . damon : it 's just a question . neil : yeah , well , here 's another one -- what the hell are you two doing all the way out here ? because what i 've seen so far i do n't like . dru : hey , let 's take a chill pill . phyllis : yeah , let 's do that . let 's do that . let 's do that , okay ? no need for bloodshed . let 's enjoy the beautiful forest . dru : you know , for once , i have to tell you , i agree with phyllis . i mean , i do . let 's just enjoy the scenery . look at this place . phyllis : that 's right . damon : that 's what we were doing . phyllis : exactly , exactly . and we 're gon na do it , too . look at the beautiful orchids over there . look at the orchids . dru : never mind the orchids . you should see the bamboo , girl . it is over there , way over there , and it is huge . you 've never seen anything like it . phyllis : good , good . well , i like the orchids . they 're beautiful with the colors and the shapes . neil : what i 'm curious about -- that little piece of paper in your hot , little hand -- where is it ? dru : honey , listen . that piece of paper , by the way , it 's just a map . neil : it 's just a map . dru : it 's just a map . neil : where did you get the map ? dru : well , i was in the sundries shop and this nice little man -- he overheard me talking about exploration , and he just gave it to me . you do n't believe me ? phyllis : huh . damon : now i 'm gon na ask you one last time -- i mean , were you following us ? phyllis : wow , wait a second . neil : phyllis -- phyllis : no , no , no , no . let me deal with this . you , like , genius types , you 're really paranoid , are n't you ? wow , like there 's only one path to the jungle here , so anyway ... i got ta tell you , i 've had my fair share of exploration today . i 'm gon na leave . anyone want to join me ? okay . that 's a bad cold . [ scene_break ] vanessa : i do n't make threats , jack . that 's not how i operate . jack : if you 're hoping i 'm going to negotiate a deal with you right now , vanessa , it ai n't gon na happen . vanessa : well , well , well . you certainly changed your tune . i mean , you were foaming at the mouth to pin me down on the plane . why the 180 ? jack : it seems to me you were the coy one in - flight , and it gave me a chance to reconsider the idea of getting anything on paper . at this juncture , i think we wo n't . vanessa : why , because it 's premature ? jack : exactly . vanessa : or because you 're trying to cut me out altogether ? vanessa : no , but there will be , jack , and you damn well know it . jack : i repeat -- we have nothing right now . we 're here on a hunch . vanessa : mm - hmm . you say that very convincingly . unfortunately , i 'm not stupid . jack : this has nothing to do with stupidity . we 're just starting things right now . a lot can go wrong . if this turns out to be a viable commercial venture , you will be recognized for your contribution in an appropriate manner at an appropriate time . vanessa : with you deciding what 's appropriate . jack : of course . vanessa : well , i thank you for your candor , jack . you have a lovely evening . [ scene_break ] dru : honey , did you see the size of that big bamboo ? i mean , did n't you think it was beautiful ? neil : yeah , right . dru : you did n't think so ? oh , honey , you 're suffering from sleep deprivation . you know , you never learned how to negotiate that jet lag . neil : drucilla , stop it ! dru : you know , back in the day when i was a model , i learned every trick of the trade . you have to drink lots and lots of water . you were eatin ' that caviar . lots of salt in the caviar . neil : drucilla , i could care less about the water . dru : i think you should take a nap , darling . you should take a nap . just go into the alpha . do n't go into the r.e.m . go into the alpha . you need to go to bed on japanese time or else you wo n't be worth a dime tomorrow on the big day . neil : hey , hey , hey , hey , listen to me , okay ? there 's not gon na be a big day tomorrow if you do n't stop playing games . now i wan na know what damon and the rest of these clowns are doing at our wedding , and i want the truth . [ scene_break ] victor : what are you looking at ? michael : who are you ? i feel like i 've just received absolution . victor : what i 'm telling you is you can not let other people define you . michael : i never have . victor : well , then do n't start now , because you 'll do things that are not in your best interest . do n't try to impress others with your fairness and humanity . they 'll interpret that . they 'll think that 's weakness . they 'll devour you . michael : they ? victor : i will not let you take the fall for me , you got that ? you go to christine blair , you tell her you 'll make whatever deal she wants to as long as it gives you the most immunity . michael : no , i do n't like this , victor . victor : i 'm ordering you to do it . michael : that 's how i got in trouble in the first place -- taking your orders . victor : you tell christine blair if she wants me to come to my office . michael : victor , i can handle this . let me do this for you . victor : michael baldwin , let me explain something to you . all my life i 've been accused of not taking responsibility for the consequences of my actions , that i 'm ruthless and unfeeling . it ai n't so . you will not take the rap for me . i 'm responsible for this . this was my idea and my plan , my scheme . i will suffer the consequences , not you . end of story . [ scene_break ] damon : hey . vanessa : well , i do n't have to ask where you 've been . damon : oh ? where have i been ? vanessa : off orchid hunting with drucilla winters . i have a sort of sixth sense about being screwed over . damon : vanessa , no one 's trying to screw you over . vanessa : really , the thought never crossed your mind , not once ? because i can almost guarantee you , it 's crossed jack abbott 's . damon : you two have been talking ? vanessa : sparring is more like it . but let 's get back to you and your sneaky little sidekick . damon : yes , drucilla and i went out into the forest briefly . vanessa : did n't find the orchid , though , did you ? and you 're not going to , not without me . [ scene_break ] dru : honey , there 's nothing going on . neil : nothing going on , huh ? dru : mnh - mnh . neil : do n't give me that -- do n't feed me that line of bull about how you 've always wanted to visit japan , because i 'm not buying it ! dru : so now you 're a mind reader ? neil : obviously not , otherwise i 'd know why you invited all the wedding guests that you did . who is it now ? it 's jack , damon , vanessa -- dru : okay , you invited motor - mouth phyllis who i ca n't stand . neil : ah , ah , ah . motor - mouth phy -- motor - mouth phyllis is the only person who 's being totally straight with me these days . dru : oh , so you would pick that gold digger over me . that hurts , oh , yes . neil : yeah , well , what hurts me are all the lies -- like i 'm the village idiot , like i 'm blindly swallowing whatever half - baked goods you 've decided to cook up . it 's up to you right now . you 've got ta make a choice . either you tell me the truth about whatever the hell is really goin ' down here , or there 's not gon na be a wedding , 'cause damn it , i will cancel the wedding . and do n't even dare lie to me , because i know when you 're lying to me . [ scene_break ] nick : oh , yeah , this is all my fault . i made dad cheat . i made him lie . i made him break the law . victoria : you make me sick . this whole damn thing makes me sick . our family is broken , and you went a long way toward making that happen . nicholas . nicholas , we could 've solved this bribery thing amongst ourselves . nick : no , we could n't . victoria : yes , we could 've if you 'd just kept your mouth shut . but you could n't do that , could you ? you had to make your play . you had to see if you could bring the big man down . well , you did it . you brought him down , and along with him , you brought down this wonderful house of cards that was the newman family . you know , i was just thinking about ... when i first got back from switzerland and i was n't a kid anymore . and dad was married to ashley , and i was mad as hell about it . and over the years , there have been so many crises and conflicts and times that we did n't think that we would make it as a family , but we did . i do n't think we 're gon na make it this time . nick : that 's up to us , do n't you think ? victoria : you ca n't just wish and make it so . we 're not a family anymore . nick : sis , that 's a little harsh . victoria : do you really think so ? i can not see our father in jail and then just go on with my life as if nothing 's happened . i am not indestructible . we , as a family , are not indestructible . nick : well , maybe it was time for a change . victoria : that is sick rationale for stabbing your father in the back . nick : you just refuse to see -- victoria : no , i see . i see perfectly . you waited for your opportunity . you waited for him to slip , and then you made your move . and now we have a new leader . did you ever once consider how this might affect him ? nick : now that 's our father committed a federal crime , and you want to just ignore it because you 're afraid of how he 's gon na handle it . you 're feeling sorry for the wrong guy . victoria : nicholas , i 'm feeling sorry for all of us -- for you and for me and for mom and dad and sharon and your children . victoria : i feel sorry for all of us . i got ta get out of here . victoria : i do n't know how i 'm ever gon na forgive you for this . maybe some day i will . but i think that when it finally sinks in what you 've done , you 're gon na have a hard time forgiving yourself . victoria : good luck . [ next_on ] nikki : your sister is gone . i do n't know if we 're ever gon na see her again . [ scene_break ] victor : i think you have a job to do . why do n't you just do it ? chris : victor newman , it is my duty to place you under arrest . | angelo feels that frederick may turn out to be a problem . bobbie may lose control of his business . brittany feels that she has no one to talk to anymore . damon gives a warning about the flower . drucilla jumps to conclusions . jack perceives a threat . |
dru : hey , do n't let the cookies burn , kids . lily : we wo n't . devon : all right . dru : ( humming ) neil : my , my , my wife . maybe you should hang that mistletoe someplace more private . dru : honey , is that all you think about ? neil : only when i 'm asleep or awake . dru : okay . well , you need to focus . you have a meeting with nick newman , you know ? neil : you know , about nick newman , i just wish i knew why he wanted to see me . you know , i ca n't help but wonder -- maybe he 's just trying to push my buttons again . dru : stop speculating , okay ? you 'll find out soon enough . besides , we have a problem of a different color . christmas . [ scene_break ] adrienne : i was n't sure i 'd find you still here this morning . malcolm : well , thanks for the couch and , uh , the coffee . it 's good . adrienne : might be the best part of my day . malcolm : the coffee ? adrienne : yeah . it could all go downhill from here . malcolm : you talkin ' about the , uh , unfinished business ? adrienne : something i should 've taken care of a long time ago . malcolm : it got anything to do with a man ? adrienne : ex - husband . i 'm planning on paying him a visit this morning . malcolm : you worried about it ? adrienne : more for me than for him . malcolm : what do you mean ? adrienne : keeping my anger under control . malcolm : oh . sounds like a man who 's done you wrong . adrienne : not wrong exactly . he 's just done some things i ca n't begin to understand . malcolm : and now you 're looking for some answers . adrienne : it 's the reason i returned from africa . malcolm : well , listen , no disrespect , but if you two are divorced , what difference does it make what he 's done ? i mean , unless ... adrienne : what ? malcolm : well , unless , of course , there 's a child involved . i mean , did you have a kid with this guy ? adrienne : look , i 've already said too much . adrienne : maybe , um ... when i 've settled my issues ... i 'll need someone to talk to . but you 'll be gone by then , wo n't you ? [ scene_break ] chris : we 're still looking for witnesses at the motel . the staff did n't see or hear anything , the rooms on either side were vacant , so i asked paul to use his connections on the force and try and get ahold of the ballistics report , information on the gun that dominic used . damon : huh ? oh , um , yeah . well , wh - what does that matter , christine ? chris : well , i 'll trace it . uh , if it was n't registered or if it has a negative history , that will reflect on his character . it will help for me to paint mr. hughes as someone other than the `` saved soul `` he purports to be . you 're still uncomfortable with keeping the transcript from phyllis ? damon : do you know how difficult it was for me to see her , knowing what i know ? chris : you 're worried your relationship wo n't survive this ? [ scene_break ] michael : mm - hmm . lauren : mm - hmm . i should let you sleep on my floor more often . michael : hmm . sleep . you got sleep ? lauren : oh , baby , is your back killing you ? we could 've gone to my hotel suite . michael : hmm , hotel , huh ? how 's that working for you , living in a hotel ? lauren : yeah , i 've been doing it for so long , it 's easy . a little impersonal , but you get used to it . michael : mm - hmm . that sounds like a rollicking endorsement . lauren : oh , well , honey , make me a better offer , why do n't you ? michael : a better offer . ( clears throat ) uh , a better offer as in , uh , moving in together ? lauren : how would you feel about that ? [ scene_break ] gloria : ( laughs ) what do you think , baby ? was it worth it ? kevin : you kidding , mom ? it 's fantastic . gloria : oh , well , considering this was everything the all - night store had ... i feel kind of like what 's his name , that masterpiece painter guy ? kevin : michelangelo ? gloria : yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah . i feel like i 'm the michelangelo of christmas . kevin : ( laughs ) yeah , you 're michelangelo of the serious caffeine buzz . gloria : oh , boy . no kidding . enough of that stuff . did the trick though , huh ? kevin : yeah . gloria : helped us stay awake all night so we could put our surprise together for your brother . kevin : mm - hmm . man , is he gon na be jazzed . i mean , look at this place , mom . you really outdid yourself . gloria : well , it truly was a labor of love . kind of a lifelong dream ... making christmas special like this for my boys . kevin : the whole thing is just ... it 's awesome . and i 'm gon na sit right here and not go anywhere until january . gloria : ( laughs ) kevin : kinda feels like being a kid again , you know ? only without the closet . like terrible tom and the closet never even existed . gloria : my baby . gloria : merry christmas . kevin : merry christmas . [ scene_break ] neil : uh , let me get this straight , christmas is a problem ? dru : well , honey , maybe that 's the wrong choice of words . neil : thanks . dru : it 's just that i 've been thinking a lot about you know , devon 's christmases in the past . neil : mm - hmm . and you 're wondering how do we bring him into our family traditions , make him feel like he 's really one of us . dru : well , yes . you know , something as basic as exchanging gifts -- he has to learn how to give as well as receive . neil : right . well , honey , i guess we could give him some money so he could buy some presents . dru : well , honey , not just give him the money , but we have to give him guidance . he should n't have to think that he has to get us anything flashy . it 's the thought that counts , right ? neil : it certainly is , especially since daddy 's unemployed , and we have to be extremely careful this time of year . dru : right , which is why you 're gon na march right out this front door and go to nnick newman 's office . i 've got to tell you , honey , i have a feeling that he is gon na make our family 's christmas a whole lot merrier . neil : yeah , we 'll see . dru : ( laughs ) neil : wish me luck . dru : i wish you luck . neil : all right , baby . love you . dru : love you , too . kids , check the oven . lily : oh , those smell good . devon : so you guys do this every year then , huh ? lily : bake cookies ? devon : yeah . lily : oh , yeah . we give 'em to friends and teachers and the doorman . it 's something that 's nice and personal . plus , when you 're on a budget like i am ... devon : yeah , well , at least you have a budget . lily : oh , come on , stop . christmas is n't about money . devon : yeah , you know , you say that because you have some , lily . but if you have n't got a cent to your name like me , it 's just a little tough to be a part of it . [ scene_break ] malcolm : you know , you gave me a lot to think about last night . adrienne : your decision to leave town , you mean ? malcolm : yeah . adrienne : come to any conclusions ? malcolm : what you said made sense . adrienne : that other people 's agendas were trying to push you away . malcolm : i mean , for awhile there , i lost track of why i even came back to town , i mean , what was in my heart . adrienne : to see your former stepson . malcolm : mm - hmm . but he 's in europe , so i do n't really know when that 's gon na happen . adrienne : what about the girl you mentioned ? malcolm : my niece . you know , that 's the best surprise i coulda had , connecting with her . i mean , that girl , she 's -- she 's something special . adrienne : and your ex - wife , where does she fit in ? malcolm : she lives in genoa city , too . and , uh , so does my brother . adrienne : hey , it sounds like your whole tribe is here . malcolm : yeah , yeah , pretty much . adrienne : but someone in your family does n't want you to stay . malcolm : yeah , my brother 's wife . she 's afraid i 'm gon na mess up her perfect little life and cause her a bunch of problems . adrienne : but you said last night you did n't want to hurt anyone . malcolm : and i do n't . but this is n't really about what i want . adrienne : what is it about ? malcolm : how the life of a beautiful young lady could be affected if i do stay . [ scene_break ] michael : it 's kind of the next logical step . lauren : is it ? michael : you want to set up housekeeping ? lauren : i asked you how you would feel . michael : all right . i 'll have to think about that . i -- whom would i prefer to be my roommate , uh , my nutty younger brother who leaves empty potato chip bags between the sofa cushions and is driving me insane , or a roommate of the opposite sex with benefits ? lauren : hmm . i mean , i do n't want to sway you either way here , but i know who i would choose . michael : mm - hmm . lauren : but i also know how you relish your privacy and independence . michael : oh , like i 've had a lot of that lately . lauren : well , i mean , what would you think if -- if kevin , at some point , was ready to live on his own ? would n't you want your place all to yourself , or would you be willing to share it with someone ? michael : well , presuming that the someone were you , i think it 's definitely worth thinking about . lauren : all right . well , i 'll think about it if you think about it . michael : well , i 'll think about it if you think about it . lauren : okay , great . that sounds like a good deal . michael : it is a deal . lauren : yeah , excellent . michael : although , perhaps -- except i would like to table this until after my forced march through the holiday season because i 'll be in a much better humor when the ringing in my ears dies down from all the sleigh bells ringing and all that . lauren : oh , my god . here we are with the attitude about christmas again . what happened to you to make you feel like this ? michael : my fear and loathing of jolly old elves ? lauren : is it really loathing ? i mean , are you seriously down about christmas ? michael : you know , put it this way , it 's fine for certain people . people whose childhood was n't -- you know , we 're gon na skip this because i 'm about to get maudlin , and ... michael : we were having a really wonderful conversation . lauren : yeah , were n't we ? michael : mm - hmm . lauren : you know , someone 's opening for me this morning . so do you , uh , want to go back to your place and see if we can find some holiday cheer in here somewhere ? michael : all right , only if we start small , very small . lauren : uh , mistletoe over the boudoir ? michael : yeah . now , you see , now you 're talking . lauren : see , it works every time . [ scene_break ] kevin : that shower felt good . gloria : i bet . whoa . i 'll grab one at home . kevin : ( chuckles ) yeah , after you answer about a zillion questions ? gloria : what does that mean ? kevin : i overheard you make that call to abbott . gloria : well , i had to tell him something . i could n't very well stay out all night and not let the man know that i 'm okay . kevin : i could not believe that phony story you told him . that you came over here to try and mend fences with ben and steven , your fake sons . gloria : john knows we do n't get along . and he understood completely when i said we should n't expect `` my boys `` on christmas . and do n't start in on me again about telling him the truth . you know why i ca n't . kevin : yeah , especially now that the lie has gotten even bigger . gloria : stop pushing me to tell him who my real sons are . it 's getting very tiresome . kevin : that does n't make me want it any less , our being a real family again , out in the open . i hate having to sneak around to see my own mother . gloria : i know , baby . i hate it , too . but ... we 're together now , right ? kevin : mm - hmm . gloria : and when your brother walks in that door and sees what we 've done for him out of love , well , that 's what it 's all about , huh ? kevin : mm - hmm . gloria : okay , here we go ... santa . ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] daniel : you know , i 'm thinking about going to devil 's head next week and getting a little bit of snowboarding in . phyllis : yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah , the devil head . daniel : yeah , well , it 's , uh , no switzerland , but i do n't know ... do you ski at all ? did i ever ask you that ? phyllis : ( sighs ) daniel : what 's going on , mom ? you 're not going back to jail or anything , are you ? phyllis : no , i 'm not going back to jail . do n't worry about it . daniel : okay , well , from the way you 're acting , you know , it 's freaking me out a little bit here . phyllis : do n't be freaked out . everything 's fine . i 'm just a little ... upset at this whole situation between me and damon . i mean , i just , all of a sudden , ca n't count on him for anything . and it just makes me sad , after everything we 've gone through together . daniel : well , you know that i 'm here for you , right ? phyllis : mm - hmm . it 's nice to have a supportive son . daniel : why do n't you try talking to him ? phyllis : i did that . daniel : why do n't you try again ? run him down . you 're good at that , right ? phyllis : oh , really , you think ? daniel : yeah . phyllis : i am . daniel : and if you 're not gon na be happy right now , then it 's crazy for you guys to not be together . phyllis : how do you know so much about relationships ? how 'd you get so smart ? daniel : ( sighs ) i do n't know . i 've just been this way , but you have n't paid me much attention . phyllis : i have to . that 's -- that 's not true . i pay you a lot of attention . speaking of which , you have to go to school . daniel : mm - hmm . look at all the attention you pay . my last day was yesterday , remember ? phyllis : i know that . i was just testing you , and you passed . daniel : go see damon . phyllis : where are you goin ' ? daniel : i am gon na run down to the store and pick out a snowboard for you to get me for christmas . phyllis : oh . daniel : so , you know , it 'll save you a little bit of the trouble . phyllis : oh , very funny . daniel : who 's trying to be funny ? phyllis : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] damon : christine , i care so deeply for phyllis . at the same time -- chris : you 're furious with her . damon : well , it just seems like it 's all falling apart because of this mess with dominic hughes . chris : which she contributed to significantly . damon : it was my mess to begin with . losing phyllis ... it 's too painful to even think about . chris : damon , i know it 's not gon na be easy , all right ? but it 's temporary . eventually , we 'll take the transcript to the d.a . , and it will exonerate phyllis . just , in the meantime , i ... damon : do n't tell phyllis what we know . chris : i have to create a strong avenue of defense for you before we can inflict that kind of damage on your case . so i am asking you , will you hold off ? [ scene_break ] nick : thanks for stopping by , neil . i 'm really hoping we can clear the air . neil : nicholas , i 'm here with an open mind . i 'll definitely listen to what you have to say . nick : i 'm glad to hear it . neil , i really respect your work and your talent . you 've been a tremendous asset to this company , and i just do n't want to lose you . simply put , i need you to be my right hand around here . neil : are you offering me my job back ? nick : i am . are you interested ? neil : i do n't know . this is n't as simple as everyone apologizing because things got out of hand . it 's a little more fundamental than that . nick : you believe our philosophies are out of sync . neil : i believe you and i have two totally different visions of how this company should be run , how upper management should work . nick : well , i hope this is n't your way of bringing up that beauty pageant again . because if it is , i 'm gon na tell you right here and now , i am still not on board with that . [ scene_break ] adrienne : i 'm not sure i understand . malcolm : it does n't matter . look , bottom line , i do n't want to cause that girl even a little bit of grief . adrienne : and you think you would if you stayed ? malcolm : no , i do n't . but her mother does . adrienne : this young woman , she wants you to stick around , does n't she ? malcolm : yeah . she was pretty broken up when i told her i had to leave . adrienne : what about your brother ? malcolm : what about him ? adrienne : does he want you to stay ? malcolm : he and i , we got issues . and i do n't know if we 'll ever be able to work 'em out . i mean , we see the world through different eyes . he 's my brother . i mean , he 's my blood . he 's the only one i got . i love him , i do , but it 's hard . it 's hard to be around him sometimes . i do n't know . i do n't know if i 'm making any sense . adrienne : who says people have to see things the same to have a relationship , huh ? malcolm : okay , whose side are you on ? adrienne : i just do n't believe that running away ever solved anything ... told you that last night . what 's most important is that you 're true to yourself . [ scene_break ] devon : i do n't buy into all this happy holiday junk . i mean , listen , who really wishes for peace on earth ? lily : uh , moi . okay ? i do it every year . devon : and why do you do that ? you know it 's not gon na happen . lily : because it 's about the spirit of the season an wishing goodwill to all and sharing . that 's what christmas is all about . devon : you know you sound like one of those sappy christmas cards , right ? lily : oh , i 'm gon na take that as a compliment . devon : okay , so what are you saying ? you do n't enjoy getting presents for christmas ? lily : no , i am not saying that . of course i do . it just does n't take that much to make me happy . there 's so much more to it than that . devon : you know what ? i would bet money that you 're one of them people who goes around town singing her fool head off on christmas , huh ? lily : and what 's wrong with that ? actually , you know , my school does this community service thing where we go caroling in nursing homes and hospitals . devon : mm - hmm . lily : in fact , now that i think about it , you better come with me because you are in serious danger of becoming one of those people who hates december . devon : maybe i will go with you . lily : really ? you 'll go caroling with us ? devon : i will think about it , all right ? lily : all right . sweet . devon : that is if your parents do n't slap the cuffs on me . i am in the doghouse from cutting that one class , remember ? lily : oh , come on . that is something entirely different . that was school and this is christmas . devon : i know that , lily , i know . but i saw the look in your dad 's eyes , and to tell you , i still do n't get what the huge deal was about it . dru : uh , okay , young man . you see , that 's exactly why we need to have a chat , huh ? ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] damon : i 'm not making any promises , christine . chris : it sure would make my job a lot easier . damon : any luck finding that guy phyllis saw coming out of dominic 's motel room ? chris : we 're still looking , though he swears phyllis is lying . phyllis : oh , really , he does ? phyllis : when you 're finished , can i have a moment with you , please ? damon : of course . phyllis : good . i 'll be out on the patio . chris : know what ? we 're just about done here . i 'll call you if i hear anything . damon : thank you . [ scene_break ] lauren : i know . i thought there was mistletoe down there . michael : yes , well , you promised mistletoe , and i better be seeing mi -- kevin : surprise ! gloria : yay ! kevin : surprise ! gloria : merry christmas ! ho ho ho ho . ( laughs ) look at that . is n't that gorgeous ? kevin : well , it took you guys long enough to get here . gloria : yeah . kevin : what do you think , big brother ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : i could n't sleep last night . how did we end up being on the opposite sides of this thing ? damon : i believe it began when you decided to take matters into your own hands . phyllis : damon , come on . i apologized for that . i 'm sorry you got arrested . i 'm sorry . damon : you know what ? i did this . i 'm the one who carried around this desire for vengeance all these years . i 'm the one who let it ruin my life . when i met you , it was the first time in eight years that i 'd felt at all at peace . damon : i 'd lost everything that was dear to me -- my son , my wife . you gave me a reason to live for something . you gave me that connection i needed so badly ... i 'd been without for so very long . phyllis : then why are we letting this happen ? damon , i mean , i think that my attorney would be flipping out right now if he knew i was talking to you even . damon : yeah , it 's , uh , it 's probably not a good idea for us to share secrets . phyllis : so how much did christine tell you not to tell me ? because i saw the way she looked at you just now . phyllis : hey . malcolm : hey . damon : what ? go away . phyllis : oh , my ... damon , are you kidding me ? do n't -- do n't talk to him like this . malcolm : phyllis , you all right ? phyllis : yeah . [ scene_break ] dru : have a seat . devon : look , i get the message loud and clear , okay ? cutting class -- bad . homework -- good . dru : cut the sarcasm . you yourself said , `` what 's the big deal ? `` devon : well , to be honest with you , i do n't see what the big deal really was , okay ? it was one time . i did n't go to class because i did n't have my project done and i did n't want to be embarrassed . dru : and whose fault is that ? the way to avoid embarrassment is to have your assignment completed . lily : mom , come on . dru : do n't `` come on `` me . lily : look , i am sorry , but everyone ca n't be perfect all the time . i can see where devon is coming from . dru : and i can see i need to talk to you , too , young lady . lily : what ? i - i did n't cut class . dru : that 's not the point . we 're talking about upholding responsibility here . now if -- if due to extenuating circumstances you can not complete your assignment , you go to the teacher before class , not after . all this sneaking around , it only makes matters worse . do you understand what i 'm sayin ' ? devon : yes , i understand what you 're saying . dru : lily ? lily : yeah , responsibility , i get it . dru : good . ' tis the season to be jolly , and i never want to have this talk again . lily : do n't worry , mom . we 'll be good . we do n't want coal in our stockings . dru : right . that 's right . now , devon , i want to thank you so much for helping us put up this christmas tree and all these beautiful decorations . really appreciate that . and mr. winters and i had a conversation , and we decided that ... we wanted to give you something , little something just to kick off your christmas shopping . we do n't want anything flamboyant , we just want you to know that we 're happy that you 're here . devon : now hang on now . this is , uh ... dru : $ 200 . we want you to spend it wisely . i can help you make a list and we can go over who should get what and -- lily : mom , come on now . you 're taking all the fun out of it . dru : that was n't my intention , honey . devon : i do n't -- i do n't know what to , uh , what to really say , but this is ... this is really nice of you to do this . thank you . dru : you 're welcome . lily : so do you want to hit the stores ? ( laughs ) dru : ( laughs ) devon : nah , you know , i think -- i think i can handle it on my own . lily : um , no , i do n't think so . shopping is one of my favorite things , okay ? dru : yes , it is . lily : well , what can i say ? come on , let 's go before it gets too crowded . dru : you kids have fun . lily : we will . oh , i know the best stores , too . we 'll have so much fun . you 'll have presents ... [ scene_break ] neil : well , i 'm sorry that you think the beauty pageant was the reason i quit . it 's not about that one project . nick : well , then what is it about ? because , neil , i got ta be honest , from where i 'm sitting , to me , it looks like you quit because you did n't get your way . neil : that 's fair because i was rather upset when i quit . but it 's not about the projects . it has more to do with how you view this company , how you motivate the staff . it 's become more and more evident to me that our styles , they 're not a good fit . nick : well , that 's too bad . i was really hoping we could work together , but if you think i 'm fundamentally wrong -- neil : no , see , now wait . now that 's just it right there . you know , it 's not about right and wrong . maybe i 'm right , maybe you 're right . it does n't matter . you know , we 're not even close to being on the same page when it comes to figuring out how we 're gon na coexist . nick : and why do you think that is , neil ? could it be because you got used to calling the shots around here ? neil , this is my family 's company . this is my company . if you ca n't accept that ... neil : i know this is your company . your name is on the outside of this building . but let me remind you of something . i worked for your father -- a great businessman -- for many years . he built this company from the ground up . do n't think that you can waltz in here and learn the ins and outs of this massive corporation in just a couple of months . nick : neil , i grew up in this company . i think i know enough about it . neil : except how to treat its employees . you know , nick , let me tell you something man - to - man . people like to feel that their opinions are listened to , that their experience is valued . nick : thanks for the human resources lesson . neil : you know , sooner or later , you 're gon na have to learn how to function with a team of people . that is , if you want a company . nick : well , then i guess your answer is no , you do n't want to come back to work for newman enterprises . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i 'm -- i 'm fine considering i 'm being charged with conspiracy to commit murder . but otherwise , it 's all good . malcolm : prince charming here does n't seem too broken up about it . how much trouble you gon na cause this lady , man ? phyllis : malcolm . damon : are we done ? phyllis : um , oh . oh , maybe we are . i do n't know , are we ? damon : you came looking for me , phyllis . i 'm here for you , but i 'm not gon na be interrogated by your friend . you know where to find me . phyllis : damon . damon ! [ scene_break ] gloria : michael , why are n't you saying anything ? the elves were here all night to bring you some christmas cheer . kevin : yeah , they did a pretty outstanding job , too , did n't they ? gloria : ( giggles ) michael : would you please get this crap outta here right now ? gloria : what ? kevin : what ? michael : this is my home . this is n't santa 's workshop . so you take it down and get it out . get it out of my sight . kevin : talk about ungrateful . michael : now , kevin ! gloria : well , do n't you like it even just a little bit ? michael : i take it this bright idea was yours . gloria : well , yes . your brother and i , we were -- we were just trying to do something to make you happy . michael : happy ? have you lost your mind ? what makes you think for one moment that i would tolerate this ? lauren : michael , why are you acting like this ? they did it in the spirit of the season . they worked hard for you . michael : they did this for themselves . and i thank you not to join them in trying to ram this bogus holiday cheer down my throat . [ scene_break ] kevin : what the hell is wrong with you , michael ? michael : nothing a good trash barrel wo n't fix . kevin : lauren does n't deserve to be spoken to that way , and mom worked her tail off . we just stayed up all night trying to do something nice for you . michael : do n't you people listen to word i say ? ! i do not ... do christmas . i thought i made myself clear on that subject before i left . gloria : yes , you did . but i had no idea that you would react like this . michael : well , now i know what to put in your stocking -- english language tapes . kevin : oh . you are something , michael . our mother went out at midnight in the cold by herself to get you this beautiful tree . she found these gorgeous ornaments i do n't even know where . she 's trying to do something for you that she was never able to do before , something she wanted so bad for us when we were kids , something that she dreamed about , and you spit in her face . i think that sucks . i think that really sucks . come here . lauren : i agree . i think your attitude stinks . michael : why thank you . lauren : i do n't know what 's gotten into you , but no one here is asking you to put on a santa suit and ho ho ho . you could at least be a little accepting and let other people enjoy the holiday . michael : well , that 's fine as long as they do it someplace else . lauren : i do n't know your life story , michael . and i do n't know what happened to you to harden your heart like this . but would it kill you to give a little ... show a little kindness , a little warmth ? oh , right . that 's christmas spirit . and we would n't want to force it on you . [ scene_break ] dru : ( whispers ) honey , i was just waiting for you . neil : what are you doing ? dru : ( normal voice ) how 'd it go ? neil : it did n't go . dru : what do you mean ? neil : apparently , young mr. newman has everything totally under control . he does n't need anyone else 's input . dru : well , did n't you try to compromise ? neil : there 's no point . it does n't matter anymore . i 'm not coming back here to work at newman enterprises , that 's all there is to it . dru : oh , we 're gon na see about that . neil : no , do n't go -- dru : nick , i need to have a word with you . [ scene_break ] malcolm : phyllis , i do n't like your boy . phyllis : `` boy . `` i noticed . malcolm : listen to me , your son 's come to me and he 's worried sick about you . i do n't like the idea of you caught up in nonsense from this guy . phyllis : i -- shh . it 's fine . malcolm : it 's fine ? phyllis : yeah , i 'm fine . so i thought you were leaving town . malcolm : i was . phyllis : what happened ? malcolm : you know how sometimes everything aligns itself exactly at the right time ? phyllis : yeah . malcolm : i met this woman -- phyllis : oh . of course , a woman . how did i know you were gon na say that ? malcolm : no , it was an accident , literally . phyllis : oh , an accident . yeah , i 'm sure it was . malcolm : no , listen to me . we talked , you know , and it was like , um -- phyllis : `` it was like , um , `` what ? you talked and everything worked itself out and ... malcolm : okay , you got jokes . you got jokes . go ahead . but i 'm serious . see , talking to her made me realize that leaving town right now might be a big mistake . [ scene_break ] damon : adrienne ? adrienne : hello , damon . adrienne : it 's been a long time . [ next_on ] damon : what are you doing here ? how 'd you find me ? phyllis : you know , i 'm not the kind of girl who wants men fighting over her anyway . malcolm : i 'm one of your men now , huh ? dru : you never paid him the proper amount of respect . your father respects him . | daniel told phyllis to find a way to make things work with damon . malcolm told the mystery woman that he was considering staying in town , while she admitted her unfinished business involved and infuriating ex husband . christine begged damon not to tell phyllis about the evidence . he made no promises . phyllis tried making amends with damon , who insisted too much had happened . malcolm interrupted their chat , exchanged harsh words with damon , then stayed with phyllis when damon stormed out . to help devon learn about christmas , dru and neil gave him $ 200 to spend on gifts . lily took him to the mall . nick offered neil his job back , but neil did not accept since he disagreed with nick 's handling of the company and its employees . when dru heard that neil would n't be returning , she burst into nick 's office and demanded a conversation . michael and lauren joked about living together , then agreed to give it some serious thought . kevin and gloria decorated the condo ( using abbott family decorations ) to surprise michael . when he arrived with lauren , he blasted them for doing so and demanded they get rid of everything . they were devastated , and lauren blasted michael for his attitude , before storming out . malcolm admitted to phyllis that he was considering staying in gc because of a woman he 'd met . the woman , adrienne , showed up at damon 's door and he greeted her , admitting it had been a long time . |
gloria : why do they need so much ink for a few fingerprints ? if i got it all over my clothes -- i mean , this stuff 's never gon na come out . kevin : mom , mom , mom , relax . a little ink is the least of your worries right now . gloria : where 's your brother ? why 's he taking so long ? kevin : michael is on his way . he 's dealing with river . gloria : i do n't want to hear that name again . i let everybody browbeat me into helping him , and that 's why jeffrey turned on me , and that is why i 'm in this mess . [ scene_break ] michael : gloria was arrested for what ? lauren : i have no idea , but jana told me that kevin has frantically been trying to reach you , a - and by the way , your voice mail is off . eden : i tried to call you , too , okay ? where 's dad ? is he going back to california or is he staying here ? michael : i do n't have any answers for you , eden . if i did , i would tell you . lauren : all right . river is free , and now your mother 's in jail , so ... michael : you know what ? one fire at a time . that 's all i can do . ( cell phone rings ) lauren : well , that 's probably kevin . michael : kevin , look , i ... oh , victor . uh , sorry . it 's a bit crazy here at the moment . uh ... i have n't had a chance yet to talk with heather . well , maybe she has questioned adam . i just ... yes , absolutely . i will be on it as soon as possible . michael : one more fire . [ scene_break ] adam : excuse me . uh ... woman : yes ? adam : when do you think this flight 's gon na take off ? woman : it 's hard to say when you 're dealing with the weather . i 'm sorry . adam : okay , thanks . woman : i was so afraid i 'd miss our flight . man : it 's been delayed , thank goodness . heather : i ca n't believe i 'm saying this , but i want you to go . now . ( whispers ) just run . adam : w - without you ? heather : yes . adam : no , look , there -- there is a flight to london , okay ? we can still make it . we 'll get married once we get to england . heather : i need time to think , okay ? but you do n't have time . you need to get out of here before i change my mind . adam : when my mother died , i - i came to genoa city to find my family . but after victor and the rest of the newmans turned their backs on me , i ... just felt lost and ... heather : adam . adam : heather , do n't you see ? we were meant to find each other . you 're all the family i have . you 're all the family i need , and i 'm all the family you need . heather : i can not -- i ca n't . i ca n't . i ca n't do this , adam . adam : look , i - if i ... if i believed that you did n't love me ... i would turn myself in right now . i would spare you any further embarrassment or pain . but you do . i know you do . look , please ... please come with me . heather : ( sniffles ) adam : together we can face anything . [ scene_break ] billy : command performance , huh ? jack : you have n't said boo to me about jabot since the takeover . there are some changes in the ashley line i would like to implement . billy : always willing to listen . jack : oh , i expect you to do a lot more than listen . billy : i 'm sure you do . jack : billy , if any part of you is thinking that after the takeover you can just blow me off , you think again . that 's not gon na happen . billy : jack , will you relax , please ? just relax . no one 's blowing you off . okay ? it 's just ashley is all over my case , and quite frankly , she nearly foams at the mouth every time your name 's mentioned . jack : yeah , i 'll bet she does . billy : so what 's her deal ? jack : sharon threw me out of the house . i 've been cheating on her with prostitutes . billy : you ... ( coughs ) you what ? you , my brother , you 've been paying for it ? oh , come on , jack . with a wife like that -- so hot ? come on . what 's wrong with you ? jack : i have an addiction . i 'm not at all proud of it , and it may well cost me my marriage . billy : okay , i 'm sorry . i apologize . you 're right . um , i 'm sorry to hear this , and i - i hope that you and sharon can -- jack : okay , let 's not belabor it . ashley is gon na be a problem . we 're gon na have to tiptoe around her for a little while . i 'm staying at the club . i want you to stop by my suite , and we can discuss some of these changes i 'm talking about . billy : jack , i am willing to listen to all of your suggestions -- jack : you 're `` willing to listen `` ? who the hell do you think you 're talking to ? i was running jabot before you were born . billy : jack , will you listen to yourself ? come on . you know damn well that there ca n't even be a hint that you 're involved , unless you want a huge lawsuit on your head . you want that ? jack : you 're not gon na cut me out of this , kid . billy : nobody is cutting you out . look at me . i 'm sitting in front of you . i 'm right here , right ? jack : yeah , i 'm beginning to wonder . billy : you know what , jack ? i really do n't appreciate being treated like a little flunky . jack : you and i have an agreement . when people do n't live up to their agreements -- billy : do n't you even finish that sentence . now why would you think that i would n't live up to my agreement ? see , that 's what i 'm talkin ' about . that 's the problem . you never give me a chance , jack , okay ? now i 'm being pulled in so many different directions it 's not even funny . i 've got ashley , i 've got you , and let 's not forget my mom is plenty pissed right now . ( chuckles ) meanwhile , i have a brain . it 's right here . jack : no one is suggesting that you 're not -- billy : jack , you 're gon na let me finish . now you must think that when i was sent off to hong kong it was some sort of long vacation . well , i 'll let you know something . i worked my ass off for this company . i put that office back on track . when ji min was murdered , all hell was breaking loose . who do you think fixed it ? i fixed it . jack : no one 's suggesting you 're not a valuable player . i 'm just questioning your loyalty . billy : what if i have my own ideas that i want to implement ? would that be a sin ? would it be a sin ? try sitting in the backseat -- jack : i hear -- i hear your frustration , billy . i hear your frustration . that does n't change the fact that you and i have a deal . billy : which i will honor , i promise you , as soon as the time is right . okay ? now look , jack ... ( groans ) i 've got ta go . i promised my mom that i 'd come see her . jack : what 's that about ? billy : i do n't know . all i know is that i should go there soon and -- and take care of all this damage control . hey , look , man , just ... just try to relax , okay ? i 'm sure everything 's gon na work out . just give it some time , all right ? i love you . john : you know , i never realized how much your little brother takes after you -- big smile , oozing charm , and the uncanny ability to walk over any family member that gets in his way . [ scene_break ] murphy : evening , ladies . kay : hey there . i was beginning to wonder if you got snowed in . pearl : why do n't you take a load off , marge ? have a bite with your roomie for a change . kay : you sure ? pearl : if i need help , i 'll give you a holler , yeah . kay : yeah ? murphy : i 'm buyin ' . kay : sold . pearl : ( laughs ) kay : sold . ah , you 're an angel , pearl . murphy : that 'd be good to get a load off your dogs , right ? kay : oh , please . after standing six solid hours on cement , anything would feel good . murphy : ( laughs ) pearl : two specials tonight -- meat loaf and chicken - fried steak with biscuits and gravy . get you anything to drink while you 're decidin ' ? river : i really ... i really need some hot tea . uh , herbal if you have any . [ scene_break ] eden : how could you just let dad walk away without knowing what his plans were ? michael : we talked a lot about your future ... ( clears throat ) where you 'd be happiest . eden : where i 'd be happiest ? and what about dad ? he 's part of this , too . michael : we 'll talk more about this after i 've found out what 's going on with gloria and victor and the rest of the free world ... ( chuckles ) eden : ( voice breaking ) you 're putting me off because he 's not coming back . you talked dad into leaving without saying good - bye . lauren : wait , eden . eden : no . lauren : did something bad happen today ? michael : he admitted it . everything we suspected , he admitted it was true . lauren : even the part about the bomb ? michael : he did n't go to that bank to keep it from being detonated . no , no . he went to make sure it blew up . lauren : ( whispers ) how ... how is this possible ? michael : that 's how he got the money to invest in real estate in malibu . he stole it . he planned that explosion to burn the place to the ground to make it look like all the money had gone up in smoke . lauren : and -- and what about the janitor that died ? michael : mm . he gave me the old song and dance about how it was an accident , but since it took place during the commission of a violent felony , my pathetic excuse for a father is also a murderer . lauren : i do n't even know what to say to you . michael : how 's it feel ? how 's it feel , lauren , to be married to a man who 's ... ? ( clears throat ) got not just one but two criminals for parents ? hmm . lauren : hey , michael , honey , i married you . you 're not your father . michael : at least i know the truth . lowell baldwin is a full - blown sociopath . ( voice breaking ) he 's a liar ... a cheating , manipulating , murdering son of a bitch . and the only question i really have is , how am i supposed to spare my little sister from knowing all that , hmm ? michael : ( crying ) [ scene_break ] heather : yeah , harvey , i ... i ca n't do it tonight . i 'm swamped . okay , thanks . bye . [ heather remembering ] heather : you move pretty fast , huh ? adam : i 'm highly motivated . heather : i do n't drink with strangers . adam : well , that 's easily fixed . i 'm adam . heather : heather . adam : heather . nice to meet you . so that 's settled . we 're not strangers anymore . heather : does n't mean you 're not strange . adam : good strange ? good strange ? [ scene_break ] heather : ( exhales deeply ) heather : hey , paul , it 's -- it 's me . um , look , i know you 're traveling right now , but call me back . it 's urgent . [ scene_break ] jack : that kid 's got ta know , he ca n't just dismiss me like that . john : oh , i was n't referring to your brother . jack : and i 'm not about to talk to you about this allegedly phony diary . i do n't care what anyone says . there is not a shred of evidence that ties me to any of it . john : well , congratulations , jack . you escape punishment , except for alienating your sister and destroying your marriage . jack : you made your point . john : you know , meanwhile , you 're not one inch closer to being part of the family business . let 's see . what have you gained -- revenge against victor ? jack : yes ! john : oh , jack . you know , if you focused on making the people you love happy instead of making the people you hate suffer , you might be a much happier man . and maybe , just maybe , one day you will come to realize that . [ scene_break ] billy : hi , mom . jill : hi , billy . come on in . it 's freezing out there . billy : okay . well , you -- you look good . jill : oh . do i ? i , uh , i have n't been sleeping very well . billy : guess the jabot thing did n't help . jill : look , what happened at the stockholders ' meeting hurt me very much . but if the past few weeks have taught me anything , it 's how quickly we can lose what 's most precious to us . billy : i hear that . jill : i love you , baby . i want us to make peace . could we just put the past behind us ? [ scene_break ] michael : ( lowered voice ) you admitted to tampering with the face cream , knowing that he used it on himself to entrap you ? gloria : i did n't know any such thing . michael : ( groans ) gloria : jeffrey 's threatened me so many times , i thought he was just trying to scare me for helping your father . kevin : the guy is a weasel , mom . why would n't you think that ? gloria : i did n't know there was a cop with a tape recorder behind that curtain . michael : well , i ca n't believe testifying to get lowell out of jail is what put you in . gloria : but you are gon na get me out ... right , michael ? michael : let 's just say i have my work cut out . gloria : good idea . let 's get out of here . this place gives me the creeps . michael : you ca n't leave yet , gloria . gloria : why not ? i got the bail money . kevin : you need to be arraigned first . gloria : fine , let 's do it . michael : it 's too late to get you in front of a judge today . gloria : you 're not expecting me to spend the night here , michael ? this place is horrible . those cells are filthy , and the people they 've got in this place are just -- kevin : mom , mom , mom , just chill out . i 'm gon na talk to michael , and you just sit tight . michael : ( lowers voice ) there 's only so much i can do . this is not a speeding ticket . this is manslaughter . kevin : yeah , and if she gets pushed too far , she 's gon na crack like an eggshell . and then guess who else gets charged with a felony for knowing -- michael : i know what the stakes are . kevin : good , good . then do what you did for river and get her the hell out of here . [ scene_break ] eden : where 's michael ? lauren : at the jail , i suppose . eden : still ? lauren : your brother has a lot going on right now . lauren : oh , uh , sweetie ? do you mind if i have that ? eden : my phone ? why ? lauren : i just -- i do n't think you should be talking to your father right now . eden : so now i ca n't even talk to my dad ? lauren : there 's a lot ... going on here , and , um , i just do n't want you to get into any trouble . eden : why ca n't the two of you just tell me what 's going on ? lauren : when michael comes home , we will tell you . um , but in the meantime , i 'd be a lot less nervous if i had your phone . eden : you ca n't stop me from following my dad . lauren : i 'll make a deal with you . if your dad goes back to the ashram , and you want to follow him there , i 'll take you myself . but let 's just see how the next few days unfold . okay ? [ scene_break ] woman : ahh . river : oh . woman : i 'm starved . river : thanks . mmm . pearl : here 's a little appetizer while joe jr. 's busy ruinin ' the rest of your meal . kay : thank you , pearl . murphy : oh , it smells real good . kay : mm - hmm . pearl : so , murphy , is that one of your strays ? saw you two come in together . murphy : yeah , well , he was out there hitchhikin ' in the snow . he did n't have anything but his clothes on his back . you know , so i ... oh , he said he was on his way west . pearl : and i suppose after giving him a ride , you 'll want to pay for his dinner , too . murphy : ah , now -- now , pearl , do n't scold me . i mean , it 's almost christmas . what kind of scrooge would i be if i left the poor guy out there cold and hungry ? pearl : murphy p. rockefeller , you ai n't . should n't be spendin ' money you do n't have . murphy : now i do n't reckon that a -- that a tuna fish sandwich is just gon na bankrupt me . kay : what was that all about ? murphy : oh , it 's just pearl being pearl . you know , she worries about nothin ' . mmm . [ scene_break ] jill : i guess you 're wondering why we have n't put up a tree . billy : ah , tinsel 's overrated . jill : oh , your grandmother -- she used to love to decorate this house for the holidays . and i gave her a really hard time about it . i wish i just ... every single morning i wake up , and it hits me all over again . she 's gone , billy . i will never see my mother again . so the last thing i want to do is lose my son . billy : i felt bad about this , too . you have to know i - i did n't mean to hurt you . jill : i know , baby . truce ? billy : what , just like that ? you do n't want to tear into me again or beat me , spank me ? anything ? nothing ? jill : ( laughs ) stop . stop it . billy : okay , okay , fine . from now on then , this son and mother thing is gon na come before business , okay ? is it a deal ? jill : it 's a deal . billy : all right . jill : so how is it at jabot ? billy : that took nanoseconds . i am so proud of you . jill : no , no , no . i just did n't want the subject to be off - limits , that 's all . billy : okay , fine . it 's fine . we -- we 're restructuring . everything 's -- everything 's fine . jill : do you know what your title 's gon na be yet ? billy : really , who knows ? uh , i guess after the dust settles , i might be second in command , but ... maybe . jill : i 'm just a little disappointed , because when kay and i found each other again , and then you came home , i had this dream ... the two of you working by my side at chancellor industries , growing your grandmother 's empire . honey , that 's your legacy , both of you boys . i want our family back together again . billy : m - mom -- jill : please , billy . no , please . for me . forget about jabot . come work with us at chancellor . billy : ( sighs ) i 'm sorry . i thought you invited me here to make peace . is n't that what you said ? jill : yeah . what 's so awful about working with us ? billy : okay , what would i be doing ? jill : anything you want . anything that interests you . billy : well , what if i took a position that was over cane ? would all hell break loose then ? jill : why are you so competitive with your brother ? billy : mom , you know why i 'm competitive with him . because he 's your favorite . jill : that is not true ! billy : oh , yes , it is . how long have you known this guy -- two years ? and -- and look at all you 've done for him while i was off serving time in the gulag for bad behavior . jill : honey , the reason that i have been focusing on cane is because he had such a tough break as a kid . i never got to be a mother to him . billy : you did n't get to send him off to boarding school like you did me . that 's ... mm . jill : billy , i 'm sorry . i know i made some mistakes with you . billy : you know , i wonder what 's worse -- not having a mom at all , or having one that does n't even know you exist ? if you do n't have a mom , then she ca n't disappoint you time after time after time . jill : i had no idea you felt like this . billy : i do feel like this . look , i 'm ... i 'm sorry . thank you for the job offer , but i think i 'm gon na stay with the abbotts , who do n't treat me like such a peon . jill : stop it . stop , stop , stop . you be honest with me . you did n't help get me thrown out of jabot just out of loyalty to your father 's family , did you ? my god , you did it for the money . well , billy , you forgot to do the math . billy : what does that mean ? jill : it means , what do you think is gon na be left for you after jack and ashley take their share ? because you are not one of the original three . any son of mine is always gon na be an outsider to them . billy : i am well aware of what it means to be your son . so i 'm still just gon na have to take my chances . jill : okay . when it all falls apart over there ... just do n't say i did n't warn you . billy : mom , i love you . okay ? i just do n't want to work for you . [ scene_break ] ( door closes ) jack : hello ? anyone home ? john : well , looks like your wife is doing some redecorating . jack : yeah , i wanted sharon to make herself comfortable , make her feel like she was at home here . john : nice words , jack . do you ever really mean them ? do you honestly believe that you have done your best to have sharon and her son have a real home ? [ scene_break ] gloria : all the months of planning and maneuvering to take back john 's company ... but nothing . even if these charges do n't stick , i 'm through at jabot . kevin : ya think ? i 'm sorry , mom . that was , um , insensitive . gloria : oh , no . you 're mad , kevin . i made you a lot of promises i ca n't keep anymore . kevin : and just think of all the rotten things we did to mrs. chancellor just so you could get that stock . gloria : i could kill jeffrey . kevin : well , you had to know it was all gon na come out eventually . ( sighs ) maybe jana 's right . maybe it is all about karma . [ scene_break ] [ adam remembering ] adam : we are so much alike . ca n't you see that ? we look at life the same way . we 're a perfect match . ca n't you see that , honey ? heather , i love you . i want to spend the rest of my life with you . heather : ( gasps ) adam : will you marry me ? [ scene_break ] woman over p.a . : attention . trans - global airlines flight 921 has been cleared for departure . [ scene_break ] michael : frank ellis confessed . the diary 's a forgery . why is my client still locked up ? heather : we 're looking into the veracity of ellis ' statement . michael : what about jack or adam ? have you spoken to them ? heather : i 'm not discussing any of this with you until i have all the facts . michael : you do know once this diary is proven to be a fake , your case is blown to hell , and adam is toast . heather : i guess we 'll just have to wait and see , wo n't we ? michael : word to the wise -- you might think of rescuing yourself . you have a conflict of interest the size of texas . heather : if the time comes when i feel i ca n't be objective , i will hand the case over to someone else . you have my word , counselor . michael : i guess we 'll have to wait and see , wo n't we ? [ scene_break ] [ heather remembering ] adam : you 're not saying anything . heather : um , i - i , uh ... i do n't -- i do n't know what to say . adam : you 're rejecting me . heather : shut up for a minute ... and let me finish . i do n't know what to say except that i love you and yes , yes , yes , i will marry you . [ scene_break ] heather : hi , yes . i was curious if flight number 921 to london has taken off yet . okay , um , well , i 'm about 15 minutes from the airport right now . if i leave , can i still make it ? ( whispers ) okay . [ scene_break ] pearl : warm you both up ? kay : sure , why not ? pearl , what did you mean before about murphy spending money he does n't have ? pearl : oh , come on , marge . you know how he is . too bighearted for his own good . kay : hmm . pearl : why , he sees someone a little worse off than him , he ca n't let it go by without trying to help . kay : he 's been very generous with me . pearl : well , you 're a friend . i 'm talking about total strangers . like mr. chamomile tea over there . murphy 'd give a guy like that the shirt off his back even if it 's freezing out . problem is , the bait and tackle business is n't exactly a gold mine . you could throw a rock through murphy 's store most days and not hit a customer . kay : does n't he have any savings ? pearl : awful hard to put something aside when you 're giving it all away . [ scene_break ] woman : at this time , passengers with small children , those requiring special assistance and those ticketed in the first - class cabin are invited to board the aircraft . heather : adam . adam : oh , heather . you made it . mm , i 'm so glad you came . [ scene_break ] john : lots of cards , huh ? jack : yeah , sure are . a lot of happy holiday memories in this house -- finding all the ornaments , decorating the tree , singing christmas carols ... john : oh ... do n't forget mamie 's gingerbread . jack : mamie 's gingerbread . john : mm - hmm . jack : and on christmas eve , you 'd take out the old family bible and read the christmas story aloud . john : oh , i would start it , and then i would pass it around . everybody had a turn . jack : afterward , we 'd all sit by the fire drinking mulled wine and ... and reminisce . john : the way you were hoping it would be for you , huh , jack ? till everything started unraveling . jackie , do n't you realize that everything you love is slipping away ? but it is not too late for you to turn your life around . jack : how ? john : you know how . jack : that 's not an option . john : ( sighs ) john : jackie ... the truth is always an option . jack : sure it is , if i 'm willing to have all my mail transferred to the state penitentiary . john : you know , i 'm beginning to think you 're an addict . you 're addicted to lying . and the people who no longer trust you are becoming much wiser . you notice how the list is growing ? jack : i know i 've made a lot of mistakes , dad . believe me , i 'd undo a lot of 'em if i could . john : i see . well , let 's see . how far back do we go ? how about that sleazy motel ? next time , pay cash . there 's no paper trail . and -- is that what you mean about undoing mistakes , or are you talking about character ? jack : you know when everything changed , when everything started to go south ? when they ran me out of jabot . what i would n't give to undo that . john : ( sighs ) ( door opens ) jack : sharon ? wow . what happened to your face ? jeff : chemical burn . just came from the hospital . jack : looks pretty nasty . jeff : it is . jack : so how did it happen ? jeff : well , this cold weather 's really been doing a number on my skin . anyway , it was really bugging me , so i grabbed some face cream that gloria had laying around . i put some on my face . the next thing i knew , it 's like my face was on fire . jack : you said it was gloria 's face cream ? [ scene_break ] river : ( sighs ) pearl : well , the guy at the pawnshop said he 'd give you 5 g 's for it . now we can live large with that kind of dough . go to vegas , hit the slots ... do n't ya love vegas ? murphy : nah , nah . not me . i 'd rather fish than gamble . pearl : oh . murphy : you know , at the end of the day , you got something to show for it . murphy : ready for dessert ? kay : ah , only if you 'll let me pay . murphy : so old pearl 's got you thinkin ' that i ca n't afford to buy you a piece of pie ? kay : yeah , listen , l - listen to me . now do you need help financially ? no , i 'm saying , will you be able to keep your business afloat ? murphy : marge , i appreciate the offer , but i 'm fine . there 's nothing to worry about . just to have the pleasure of your company every day makes me feel like a rich man . murphy : oh , uh , pecan for me and lemon meringue for you ? kay : mm - hmm , yes , yes , yes . murphy : all right , i 'll go tell pearl , and when i get back , i want to talk about that toy drive that 's coming up next week . kay : another toy drive ? murphy : yes , ma'am . [ scene_break ] billy : ( sighs ) ( thinking ) billy : hey , falloutgirl . rough day . wo n't bore you with the details . be great to hear a friendly voice even if it 's only on a screen . text me back if you feel like it . sonny . [ scene_break ] lauren : manslaughter ... my god . michael : how long have we known this could happen ? lauren : i know . it just -- it just does n't make it any easier for your mother . eden : michael . when did you get back ? have you heard anything from dad ? michael : no . and i do n't expect to . the police are looking for him . eden : why ? michael : because . lauren : he lied , eden . he used us ... all of us . michael : turns out our father was guilty . lowell bombed that bank in ann arbor , but not before he stole millions of dollars . then he bought the ashram with that money , put it in your name so that he could n't be traced there . that 's why the tax bill was in your name . eden : n - no . it 's not true . i - i do n't believe you . michael : this is not speculation . lowell admitted it to me -- the whole ugly story -- before he took off ... again . eden : how did the police find out ? michael : i told them . eden : you turned in your own father ? michael : lowell might have fathered me , but he is not my family . you are my family . and that is my concern -- that my family is safe . and the best way to accomplish that was to tell the authorities the truth . eden : go to hell . lauren : you did the right thing . michael : hmm . [ scene_break ] kevin : now , mom , you need to stay strong ... and quiet . very quiet . can you do that ? man : visit 's up , ma'am . time to go back to your cell . gloria : kevin . kevin : i will be here first thing in the morning , i promise . gloria : tell your brother . kevin : what ? gloria : tell your brother to do whatever the hell he has to do to get this nightmare over with . [ scene_break ] jack : are you sure this was n't an allergic reaction ? jeff : no , no , doc said definitely the burn came from whatever was in that jar , not something my system overreacted to . jack : do you maybe remember the name of it ? jeff : the face cream ? um ... something from jabot . um ... gloagain . that 's it . jack : where is gloria ? i want to talk to her . jeff : in jail . jack : in jail ? why ? jeff : uh ... while i was in the e.r. -- oh , man , i hate to be the one to tell you this -- jack : enough with that ! spit it out ! jeff : ( sighs ) she came as soon as she heard . she 's very distraught . oh ... ( laughs ) hell , what am i saying ? she was practically hysterical . jack : because ? jeff : well , it turns out she 's the one responsible for tampering with that batch of product two and a half years ago . can you believe it ? my own wife was responsible for this whole damned disaster . [ scene_break ] adam : do you have your ticket ? heather : no . adam : okay , we 're gon na have to hurry then , but i 'll trade with somebody in first class if there 's nothing left . we 'll just , uh , we 'll sit in coach . it does n't matter where we sit as long as we 're together . heather : look , adam , i do n't -- i do n't need a ticket . neither do you . adam : what are you talking about ? heather : i 'm not here to run away with you . i 'm here to arrest you . man : hands behind your back , please . adam : heather , no . man : adam wilson , you 're under arrest . ( handcuffs click ) man : you have the right to remain silent . anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law . adam : do n't do this to us , baby , please . [ next_on ] murphy : where did you get all this money ? what , did you rob a bank ? victor : i have a plan . j.t . : we 'll do whatever you need . adam : if you have any thoughts of testifying against m -- heather : testifying ? no , i have every intention of prosecuting the hell out of you . | jack reminds billy of their deal , while jill tries to convince him to work with her and cane at chancellor industries ; he declines the offer and states he 'll take his chances at jabot . jeffrey shares with jack glo 's involvement with the tainted face cream and her current place of residence . heather arrests adam at the airport and kay finds out about murphy 's giving nature as he helps out river . |
daniel : probably the same people that buy `` restless style . `` billy : when are they springin ' you , smart - ass ? daniel : i 'm just waitin ' on the paperwork , brother . damn hearing took forever . billy : but you 're gettin ' bailed , right ? daniel : oh , yeah . ca n't wait to get the hell out of this place . billy : yeah , i know how you feel . daniel : you got no idea how i feel . you -- you can walk through that door -- any one of these doors -- any time that you want . all you got ta do is hand over then name of your informant to the judge . billy : yeah , and then i 'd have to compromise my principles , man . daniel : oh , `` compromise . `` come on . what are you talking about , billy ? who are you trying to kid ? billy : oh , come on . go ahead . do it again . tell me what an unethical bastard i am . look , this means something to me , and it 's my right under the first amendment not to reveal my source , and i will stay in here in this rat hole before i give in to that bully judge . [ scene_break ] chloe : you know , if billy finds out that i gave that juror 's name to the judge , i swear , he 's going to kill me . chance : hey . hey . chloe : seriously . chance : i guarantee you , your name is not gon na be leaked , okay ? chloe : oh , just like the grand jury testimony was n't supposed to be leaked ? chance : ( sighs ) chloe : maybe i just never should have said anything to the authorities , kept my mouth shut . ( sighs ) chance : chloe , stop . look , doing the right thing is n't always easy . chloe : yeah , i know . you 're telling me . chance : but you did it , okay ? you followed your convictions . chloe : ( sighs ) chance : i could n't be prouder of you . chloe : thank you . chance : you 're welcome . ( sighs ) look , if you do n't want to go out , we can always stay in . chloe : no . chance : it 's not a problem . chloe : are you kidding me ? sit here and watch me go crazy ? no , i need to get out , get billy off my mind , have a good time . besides , i told amber that we would drop by and say hi since daniel 's getting out , you know ? chance : okay . well , then ... let 's roll . chloe : okay . just tell me that i 'm doing the right thing , right ? i 'm doing the right thing . [ scene_break ] michael : madame . lauren : honey . michael : ( chuckles ) lauren : i thought we agreed to skip our anniversary celebration this year . michael : oh ... lauren : you 're amazing . michael : if you will recall the exact conversation , mrs. baldwin ... lauren : ( chuckles ) michael : you had raised the issue , and then fenmore had a serious complication with a juice box , and i was unable to respond . lauren : oh , i see how this is gon na go . all right , my husband the lawyer . michael : i will never ... ( whispers ) miss an opportunity to spoil you . lauren : oh , that 's so sweet . thanks . michael : ( normal voice ) ( chuckles ) lauren : so maybe one year , we could actually celebrate on the day of our anniversary . michael : oh , now you 're just talking crazy - nuts . lauren : i know . i know . but who am i to complain ? you know why ? 'cause i see jewelry boxes , and everything was all right with my world . so where should i begin ? michael : oh , well , wait . leave those till after dinner . anticipation 's half the fun . lauren : okay . michael : here is to many more years of wedded bliss . lauren : i feel the same way . ( glasses clink ) lauren : mmm . michael : come here , wife . lauren : ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jack : all hail the new robber baron of genoa city . emily : sorry . jack : you know what ? i can now see his face without going ballistic . emily : pretty upset yesterday -- cutting you out of the chancellor stock deal . jack : well , you know , i had a good talk with my sister ashley . she reminded me when i focus on things i ca n't have , i do n't see what 's right in front of me . there will always be new stock offerings , but a beautiful , intelligent woman with style and charm does n't come along ( door opens ) phyllis : hey , um ... jack : hey . phyllis : hi , jack . jack : you know emily , right ? phyllis : mm - hmm . emily : hello , phyllis . phyllis : hello . um , i wanted to ask you something if you would stick around . jack : why ? what 's going on ? phyllis : we 're doing a little impromptu celebration for daniel . jack : wait , he 's getting out ? phyllis : yeah , on bail . i 'm going to pick him up right now , so can you -- you stay , please ? jack : you do n't mind ? emily : not at all . phyllis : o - okay , yeah , i 'll see you -- i 'll see you later then . jack : yeah . [ scene_break ] amber : it 's like a comp -- probably like a -- just -- kevin : hey , what time are you leaving to go pick up daniel ? phyllis : i 'm -- i 'm doing it right now . amber : oh , i should come with you . phyllis : yeah , oh , come here for a second . amber : okay . okay . yeah ? phyllis : ( quietly ) i would , um , i would really love it if you just stayed here and used your creative juices to celebrate , you know ? and -- and -- and , you know , decorate things and make everybody excited . do n't -- do n't let them do anything . you do it all . amber : oh , okay . okay , sure . phyllis : you got it ? amber : yeah . phyllis : all right . jana : hey , amber ? amber : yeah ? jana : should i make a `` welcome home `` sign for daniel ? amber : no , no , i 'll do it . jana : you sure ? amber : yeah , yeah , yeah . and you know what else i think we need ? i think we need , um , maybe , like , giant streamers . jana : oh , yeah . amber : yeah , big streamers and stuff , and maybe we ... [ phyllis remembering ] deacon : it 's all set -- the alley behind jimmy 's in one hour . and be prepared to take care of business . that proves nothing . i 'm certainly not gon na go to prison for it . phyllis : no , you probably wo n't go to prison with that -- not if you do exactly what i tell you . [ scene_break ] amber : ... redo some of the christmas stuff to kind of make it seem `` daniel homecoming - y. `` yeah . kevin : okay . jana : i agree . i 'm gon na make my cookies . kevin : ooh , yeah . amber : oh , yeah , make some cookies . jana : yeah ? okay . [ scene_break ] deacon : ( shivering ) phyllis : you set ? deacon : yeah , i 'm all packed . ( sniffles ) when do i get that phone ? phyllis : you 'll get the phone when you tell me that amber is out of town . do you understand that ? you 'll text me with it . deacon : ( sighs ) yeah . [ scene_break ] emily : you look like you 're about to break out dancing . jack : this was my dad 's favorite song . emily : i bet christmas was a big deal at the abbott family . jack : oh , it was the biggest day of the year . i can still smell pine once or hear this song , and i 'm immediately transported back to a happy childhood christmas . emily : mm . ( chuckles ) jack : how about you ? emily : me ? uh , when i was a kid , christmas was magical . unfortunately , my line of work sucks the fun out of the holiday . statistically , this is the time of year when suicide and depression reach its peak . so i smell a christmas tree or walk past a holiday window in the store -- it , uh , reminds me of all my clients who struggle with the season . jack : what a shame . emily : yeah . jack : how sad that there are that many lonely people in the world . emily : i did n't mean to bring you down . ( chuckles ) but , to me , christmas is staying glued to my cell phone , praying it does n't ring . jack : that is wrong . that is not fair . everyone should enjoy christmas . emily : it comes with my job . is there any sugar ? any -- jack : uh , no , just sweetener , i think . emily : okay , i 'm gon na go get some sugar . i 'll be right back . jack : yeah , this is mr. abbott . uh , i need you to do a couple of things for me . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey . hey , are you ready to go ? daniel : oh , hell , yes . ( moans ) oh , careful . ( chuckles ) phyllis : oh , sorry . daniel : thought you were n't gon na make it in time . billy : hi , phyllis . phyllis : ( sighs ) hey , billy . daniel : where 's amber ? phyllis : um , she 's at crimson lights . um -- daniel : fine . phyllis : okay . daniel : um , so i 'm free ? i can go ? phyllis : yeah , we just have to get your personal effects , but you can go . daniel : okay , um , just , uh ... phyllis : let 's -- let 's get out of here . daniel : give me a sec . phyllis : all right . daniel : hey , um , thank you for everything you helped with yesterday . billy : eh , no problem , buddy . daniel : well , look , man , if you need anything , just let me know if i can do anything for you . phyllis : what was that about ? daniel : ( stammers ) nothing . come on . it 's just guy stuff , you know ? ( growls and laughs ) come on , let 's get out of here . i want to go kick - start my marriage . phyllis : okay . daniel : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] amber : you know , the letters , they -- they do n't pop out enough . i 'm gon na do it over . jana : all right . kevin : what ? i thought it looked fine . amber : no , it did n't . kevin : well , look , daniel 's gon na be here any minute . daisy : what ? d - daniel 's getting out ? jana : yeah , on bail , thanks to eden getting that gym bag out of that smelly dump . daisy : ( sighs ) i 've never smelled something so disgusting than that place ... jana : i know , right ? daisy : in my whole life . jana : do you fancy a cup of tea ? daisy : mm , yeah . jana : yeah ? let 's go . chloe : hi . hey , we 're here . jana : hi . welcome . how are you ? chance : hey , everybody . how you doing ? kevin : good to see you guys . chloe : yeah , how you doing ? chance : good to see you . amber : oh , hi ! i 'm so glad you guys made it ! ooh ! ooh ! chloe : hi . i would never miss your party . chance : how are you ? amber : oh , you brought chance , so you guys are definitely , um -- chloe : yeah , we 're something . we 're definitely something . chance : ( clears throat ) amber : you do n't know how happy i am that daniel 's getting out of that hellhole tonight . chloe : yeah . amber : sorry . i forgot about billy . chloe : yeah , well , you know , he 's just really stubborn . and i tried to get him to talk to the judge and tell him what he knows , but he would rather play the martyr . amber : ( sighs ) you know , it 's hard to believe that billy would actually choose to stay locked up . i bet delia really misses her dad , huh ? chloe : yeah , well , before this , you know , she saw him every day . she does n't understand why he 's disappeared , so that 's why i had to do something . i had to do something about it . really -- chance : do you , uh , need help hanging the sign here , by any chance ? amber : yeah . i - i need a better marker . i 'll be right back . chance : ( sighs ) i thought you wanted to keep quiet about turning billy 's informant in . chloe : amber is my friend . i trust her . chance : and you think she wo n't tell daniel , who wo n't turn around and tell his best friend kevin , who wo n't turn around and tell jana ? chloe . chloe : ( sighs ) point taken . i know . billy can never , never know , ever . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victoria : jack on the queen . billy : ( chuckles ) daniel 's not here . victoria : oh , well , that 's okay , because i did n't come to visit daniel . i thought i 'd see how you 're getting on in your new accommodations . billy : the mattress could be a bit firmer . victoria : ohh , are you not sleeping well ? billy : oh , no , like a baby . victoria : you would n't if you had a conscience . billy : hey , look , you 're the one who chucked me under the bus . if you 're here for an apology , it 's a little late . victoria : why would i do that ? you 're getting everything that you deserve . i warned you not to mess with me , but you did n't take me seriously . billy : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] lauren : ( laughs ) i wish you could have seen the horrified look ... michael : ( chuckles ) lauren : on that woman 's face . and fen was so proud of himself . he just announced to the entire ladies ' room , `` well , boys have peanuts ! `` ( laughs ) it was so cute . michael : `` peanuts `` ? lauren : ( laughs ) oh , it was so cute . michael : that boy 's not right . lauren : oh , yes , he is . michael : i got ta have a serious talk with him and set things straight . lauren : he 's adorable , and believe me . believe me , he has plenty of time to figure out all that stuff . michael : i just ca n't believe how fast he 's growing up . lauren : i know . michael : seems like we were married just yesterday . lauren : ( chuckles ) the colonnade room ? michael : mm - hmm . lauren : the boiler exploding . michael : you in that wedding dress . you knocked my socks off . lauren : hmm . you were pretty amazing yourself . michael : mm ? lauren : yeah . michael : are n't we the lucky ones ... lauren : mm - hmm . michael : to be married to such `` beauty - full `` people ? lauren : are n't we ? michael : mm - hmm . lauren : ( laughs ) it 's just the , um , outside influences that worry me . you know , the con artist fathers , the , uh , shady half brothers that show up unexpectedly , exploding yachts ... let 's see , what else ? oh , yeah , boxes of rats . michael : all right , forget the rats . no more rats . we have a restraining order against ryder , and as for outside influences , `` love conquers all . `` you remember that one ? lauren : i do , but ... michael : mm - hmm . lauren : we 've had some pretty close calls . you know , our honeymoon , the warehouse . michael : we are still standing . lauren : the only other time i felt this uncomfortable -- michael : do n't . do n't say her name . lauren : i 'm not gon na pretend that sheila never existed . she ruined my life and my relationship with scotty for many years . michael : sheila is dead . there 's no reason for you to go there . [ scene_break ] amber : a little bit higher . no , higher . higher . higher . jana : higher ? amber : no , no , no , no . lower . lower . no , just -- just -- just -- just -- kevin : amber ! amber ! amber : raise it a little bit . kevin : amber , make up your mind , please . amber : it 's not right . it is tilted ! okay , just -- just -- just bring it up a little on that side . kevin : no , i think that you 're tilted . amber : ( scoffs ) daniel : i think that it looks perfect . amber : wha -- aah ! oh ! daniel : ( laughs ) ( groans ) amber : mwah . oh -- oh , my god . i 'm sorry ! i forgot about your ribs . oh , my god . daniel : it 's okay . come here . amber : mm . ( laughs ) kevin : all right . all right , enough . you 're gon na scare away my customers . jana : hi . daniel : how you guys doing ? jana : welcome home . good to see you . phyllis : hey , daniel , look who stuck around . jack : hey , there . how you doing ? daniel : i 'm doing much better now , thank you . whoa . jack : oh , i 'm sorry . daniel romalotti , dr. emily peterson . emily : hi , nice to meet you . daniel : nice to meet you , too . i thought you were someone else there for a second . emily : i get that all the time . phyllis : okay , everybody , eyes on me . eyes on me right now . i just wanted to thank you all for coming to the dump -- well , although you did n't , but , um ... ( chuckles ) uh , thanks for your support uh , and finding the gym bag and , you know , helping my son get out of jail . i am absolutely thrilled ... ( sighs ) that he 's home . and , um , just thank you very much . and i -- i want to thank the love of his life . he 's reunited with the love of his li -- of his life , and i 'm just very , very happy about that . daisy : welcome home . daniel : thank you . jana : you know , daisy decided to lend a hand that night . daniel : well , then i 'm definitely putting you in the `` friend `` category . amber : ( laughs ) yeah . daisy : glad i could help . jack : okay , so what was that about ? amber : oh , we need to celebrate . phyllis : what was what about ? jack : last i heard , you were miserable that daniel was married to amber . phyllis : um , well , she loves my son , and i love her for that . jack : hey , hey , hey , it 's me you 're talking to . remember ? phyllis : i had a change of heart . it 's not impossible to have a change of heart . jack : well , em - emily and i are on our way out of here . um , we have plans . phyllis : oh , okay . thanks for sticking around . jack : yeah . hey , daniel will get through this . phyllis : oh , i know . we found the gym bag . he 'll definitely get through this . bye . emily : `` plans `` ? that 's news to me . jack : yeah , it 's a little surprise . come on . amber : i knew you 'd be home soon . i just knew . kevin : i plan on renaming this `` the romalotti special . `` daniel : oh , brother . amber : ( chuckles ) daniel : thank you . you have no idea how much i missed your coffee . i literally had dreams about it . amber : you were supposed to be dreaming about your wife , mister . kevin : ( chuckles ) daniel : mmm . hmm . ( chuckles ) amber : ( chuckles ) daniel : ( chuckles ) amber : ( giggles ) [ scene_break ] deacon : yeah , it 's deacon . listen , i just checked out of the club . i 'm on my way . ryder : where the hell are you going ? deacon : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] emily : where are you taking me ? jack : just a few more steps . emily : okay . jack : stop . emily : mm - hmm . can i open my eyes yet ? jack : not yet . emily : all right . ( sighs ) jack : open . emily : oh , jack , this is beautiful . what -- when did you put this together ? jack : oh , i made a couple calls from crimson lights . now listen , if i guessed your shoe size wrong , i can have the right size skates sent over right away . emily : oh , i love that you went to all this trouble , but my skating days are over . jack : nonsense . we 're gon na get you in touch with that little child inside of you again , but you have to give over . turn off your phone . turn off your phone . emily : okay , okay . i 'll trust you . jack : put yourself in my hands . emily : okay . jack : i 'm gon na give you back the spirit of christmas . [ scene_break ] jana : ( laughs ) amber : okay , that 's good . ( chuckles ) jana : mm - hmm . daisy : so if they found stuff in that gym bag that proved your story , why did n't they drop the charges ? amber : oh , they will . daniel : yeah , michael 's on it . jana : yep , the evidence in that bag will prove that daniel is innocent , 'cause there was a third man in that alley . daniel : that 's right . chloe : mm - hmm . amber : yes . oh . kevin : we got ta -- chloe : hmm , so to those who were willing to go through other people 's ... stuff to find out the truth . and , uh , i hope you guys are on my side whenever i get in trouble . amber : ahh , cheers to that . ( mugs clinking ) jana : cheers . amber : yeah , ditto , too . chance : you know , it floored me when i heard about what you did , ms. newman . phyllis : uh , phyllis . phyllis . chance : sorry . phyllis . no , i mean , you could have spent weeks digging through there and found nothing . phyllis : well , i would n't have given up . chance : well , then obviously , you 're a terrific mother . phyllis : thank you . amber : ( laughs ) i know . i know . she is amazing ! ( squeals ) ( giggles ) phyllis : ( chuckles ) yeah , well , you know , anything for my kids , anything . and i love my son so much , and , um , his incredible , incredible wife , my daughter- in - law . yeah , she is the best daughter - in - law anybody could have , the best , right ? here , to amber . amber : aw . daniel : to amber . jana : ( laughs ) yeah . amber : yay , thanks . jana : ( quietly ) god , when did the love fest start ? amber : ( quietly ) it 's crazy , is n't it ? jana : enjoy the ride while it lasts . amber : i know . kevin : um , does anybody need a refill ? daisy : oh , sure . amber : mm - hmm . kevin : yeah ? okay . jana : phyllis , take a seat . amber : yeah . yeah , sit down . look at the cake . daniel : hey , uh , where 's ryder ? kevin : oh , uh , i told him not to come . i did n't want him , uh , ruining my best friend 's homecoming . [ scene_break ] deacon : i 'm done here . i 'm heading back to california . ryder : no , you ca n't do that . that 's not part of the plan . deacon : look , i 'm gettin ' off this little merry - go - round , pal , before it crashes . see ya . ryder : my mom is not gon na like this . deacon : i told you before , i do n't answer to her anymore . ryder : i am so over this . it 's like everybody does what they damn well please , and while i get blamed for everything and get ordered around . deacon : can i give you a little advice here ? just listen to what i 'm saying . stand up to that bitch . she has no power over you unless you give it to her . michael : my wife and i are having dinner here tonight . ryder : what has that got to do with me ? michael : under the terms of the restraining order , if you encounter either of us out in public , you turn around , and you walk away . otherwise , you 're in violation . [ scene_break ] billy : i know how the newmans work . i saw the same bullying techniques in victor when he dealt with colleen , and , honey , it 's not gon na work here . victoria : it 's not just me that you 've hurt . billy : you know , you keep blaming me for your marriage falling apart . i did n't have anything to do with that . i did n't fabricate any lies . i printed the truth . and you think i 'm being punished because i 'm in here ? oh , honey , my magazine is selling off the racks . my web site is getting more hits than it ever has before , and , you know , i have to thank you for that , because you made me a martyr , and it just turns out that people love that . oh , oh , there 's also a plus to this . i do n't have to pick out a new suit every day for work , because i look good in orange . victoria : you know , i really hate to break it to you , but that image that you have of yourself as a hero is all in your head . most people see you as a big jerk hiding behind the first amendment . billy : i 'm gon na go to my grave with the name of my source , so if you 're waiting for me to spill the beans , well , you can just leave . you 're wasting your time . so go -- go shopping . i do n't know . go fight with your husband . go bite the heads off of small children , whatever it is that you newmans do for kicks , but just go . victoria : hey , i 'm in no hurry to leave . i 'm rather enjoying the sight of you behind bars . oh , um , and while you 're rotting away in here , you can think about this . the newmans are off - limits . billy : ( chuckles ) princess , there is nothing that 's off - limits . in fact , my readers , they expect me to print anything that you guys do out of order , so if i were you , if you do n't want to end up in my magazine , i 'd start living the life of a nun . victoria : you come at me again , and i will knock your teeth straight . billy : yeah ? well , this could get real messy , sweetheart . [ scene_break ] michael : i 've called the police . ryder : look , i did n't know you were gon na be here . i 'm not hassling anybody . just chill . lauren : why do n't you tell us what you were talking about with deacon just now ? michael : all right , why do n't we go back to the table ? lauren : i want to know . you said you 're not working for him , but that looked like a very intense conversation . ryder : why do n't you mind your damn business ? michael : do n't talk to my wife that way . lauren : excuse me . when it 's my family , it is my business ! chance : okay , okay , uh , mr. baldwin , can i get you guys to back up and just calm down ? michael : we have a restraining order . chance : i know you have a restraining order against him . let me handle this , please . i need you to go . ryder : look , this is a public place . i was n't bothering anybody . chance : yes , i know that , and i 've read the terms of the restraining order . you 're in violation . now either , `` a , `` i can slap the handcuffs on you right now and walk you out of here , or you can go out on your own accord . michael : thank you , detective chancellor . ( cell phone beeps ) [ scene_break ] emily : well , it looks like you have n't skated in a while , either . jack : oh , i 'm gettin ' better by the minute . in no time at all , i 'll be doing flying sit spins . ( grunts ) emily : oh ! but -- y -- jack : ( groans ) emily : you got the `` sit `` part down pat . jack : ha ha . ( groans and grunts ) emily : did you hurt yourself ? jack : ( breathing heavily ) i think my dignity is bruised . emily : ( chuckles ) jack : hey , come on . you 're not gon na get away without taking one spin out here . emily : okay , okay . ( clears throat ) hold my hand . yeah ? jack : yeah . easy . emily : ( chuckles ) okay . jack : there you go . emily : did you skate on here when you were a kid ? jack : oh , yeah , my sisters and i would race out here . oh , you got it ? emily : ( exhales ) mm - hmm . mm - hmm . jack : yep , i found myself face - first in a number of snowdrifts . emily : ( chuckles ) wow . i once knocked out my neighbor 's front tooth with my hockey stick . jack : i 'll try to keep my distance . emily : ( chuckles ) jack : you 're doing great . emily : thank you . okay . ooh ! jack : oh , i got it . you know , it just makes me feel young and happy and carefree . emily : yeah ? jack : i 'm gon na let go now . emily : no , no , no . jack : come on . ready ? emily : okay , hold on . hold on , hold on . oh . oh , this is fun . jack : i knew it . i 've been had . emily : ( laughs ) jack : i should have known this the moment you said you played hockey . emily : oh , jack , this is wonderful . ( laughs ) jack : yeah , this is . emily : yeah . whoo ! ( laughs ) mm . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victoria : oh , wow . it 's really late . i got a life to get back to . i 've seen enough of how much yours sucks . billy : oh , come on . we 're having so much fun . darn it . victoria : well , fun is what i 'm gon na have when i walk out of he and you ca n't leave . fun is playing with my little boy . oh , but you ca n't see your daughter when you 're in jail , can you ? that 's too bad . man : your lawyer 's waiting for you . billy : rafe ? well , that 's -- that 's weird . he usually comes here to see me . man : you 've been sprung . billy : yo , i can leave ? man : gon na miss your friends ? billy : ( chuckles ) that 's funny . no , i 'm just -- i 'm surprised , man . what changed the judge 's mind ? man : all i know is your lawyer got a court order . billy : yeah , you know , man , i could kiss you . but i 'm joking , so do n't hit me . just lead the way , all right ? ( keys jingling ) billy : ahh , he did it . ( singsong voice ) he did it . i 'm free . ( claps hands ) ( normal voice ) see ya , buddy . let 's go ! ( voices overlapping ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : excuse me . you look happy . daniel : well , i honestly believe that everything 's gon na work out for the best . phyllis : me , too . there might be bumps in the road , but i want you to know , you 're not gon na be alone . i 'll always be there for you . daniel : and amber . phyllis : and amber . amber : did i hear my name ? daniel : maybe . maybe i was talking about another amber . jana : uh - oh . amber : uh , you only get one amber in your life , and it is me . ( chuckles ) daniel : ( chuckles ) ( cell phone rings ) chloe : oh , ex - excuse me . sorry . hello ? billy : i need you to get over to the magazine right away . chloe : uh , o - okay . what 's wrong ? billy : it 's an emergency . chloe : well , do you think that it can ... ( cell phone hangs up ) chloe : wait ? um , sorry . duty calls for me , as well . congratulations , daniel . daniel : thank you . thank you . chloe : i 'll see all you guys later . amber : oh , thank for coming . okay , come on . jana : bye . kevin : so if the cake was n't enough , jana made her delicious organic oatmeal cookies . amber : ohh . daisy : want me to get you one , mrs. newman ? phyllis : um , phyllis , please . yes . phyllis . kevin : i 've always liked phyllis . daniel : oh , baby , if you could bake cookies like jana ... amber : ( chuckles ) phyllis : aw . jana : um ... [ scene_break ] emily : i know . it 's okay . jack : i 've got it . oh , i 'm gon na get off my feet . i 'm so happy . emily : all right . ( sighs ) jack : ( sighs and groans ) emily : ice - skating trivia . my first kiss was on the ice . jack : really ? emily : yes . jack : how old were you ? emily : i was 11 . jason ellers -- oh , and he was cute . ( clears throat ) we were playing hockey . jack : oh , hockey again . this is a recurring theme . emily : ( chuckles ) okay , we collided , and jason came over and helped me up and planted a kiss right on my lips . jack : wow . emily : and i could have died . jack : young jason had some smooth moves . emily : yeah . mm - hmm . do you remember your first kiss ? jack : oh , yeah . emily : yeah ? jack : i was 5 . emily : 5 ? precocious . ( laughs ) jack : janell -- janell was her name , an older woman . she was 6 . emily : mm . jack : long , blonde curls . and she loved to kiss , and i 'll never forget it . emily : and i 'm sure she did n't , either . you were born a player , jack . ( clears throat ) jack : i do n't know . i 'd like to think these days i 'm finally past that . i 'm more of a one - woman man now . emily : really ? jack : really . [ scene_break ] kevin : what are you doing here ? ryder : look , i know you asked me to stay away , but i want to make things right with daniel . kevin : no . no , this is not the time . ryder : look , i 'll leave as soon as i talk to him . kevin : dude -- ( scoffs ) ryder : i 'm glad you 're out . phyllis : no , no . keep away from my son . daniel : it 's okay . its okay , mom . you know you could have saved me and my family a whole hell of a lot of trouble if you just told the truth to the grand jury . ryder : i wanted to , but after deacon threatened me , i -- amber : do you have any idea what happened to daniel in prison , huh ? he got hurt . he got hurt . there was an accident . ryder : maybe -- maybe deacon had something to do with it ? amber : i know he had something to do with it . jana : well , you know what ? deacon 's not here right now , is he ? so would you like to tell us your side of the story ? ryder : i 'm sorry . i - i ca n't . amber : ( scoffs ) kevin : i had no idea he was gon na show up . daniel : it 's not your fault , man . amber : i would love to just smack the truth out of that punk . phyllis : you and me both . amber : why would he show up here and ruin -- ruin our whole -- our party ? daniel : okay , relax . relax . amber : i could -- i could just kill him right now . daniel : relax ! he did n't ruin anything , trust me . phyllis : hey , um , amber , i have a gift for -- for you and daniel . can you get it in my car ? it 's unlocked . it 's in my car . can you get it , please ? amber : yeah . mm - hmm . phyllis : it -- the -- the fresh air might do you good . amber : okay , sure . sure . daniel : you want me to come with you ? amber : no , no . phyllis : i want -- i want us to take some pictures together . amber : i 'll -- i 'll be right back , okay ? mm ! ( sighs ) phyllis : she is fine . really , she 's fine . [ scene_break ] lauren : i am more convinced than ever that ryder is hiding something . michael : i agree . but he has already taken up too much of our time together this evening . so let 's enjoy the rest of our time together . lauren : hmm . michael : forget about deacon , ryder and rodentia of any species ... lauren : ( chuckles ) michael : size , genus , mm . i think it 's time that you opened this anniversary present . lauren : hmm . well , there 's nothing like jewelry to make a woman happy . michael : nothing ? because i did have something else planned . lauren : oh , really ? michael : mm - hmm . lauren : well , then i 'd like to amend my previous statement . man : champagne ? lauren : oh . michael : we did n't order champagne . man : oh , it 's from a person who wanted to wish mr. and mrs. baldwin a very happy anniversary . lauren : oh , who 's it from ? man : uh , they asked to remain anonymous . [ scene_break ] jack : you in the christmas spirit ? emily : oh , yes , with the ice - skating and the music and the alcohol ? jack , this -- this is -- this is wonderful . jack : so you 're ready for part two ? emily : there 's more ? jack : oh , yeah . the skating is just the warm - up . emily : okay . [ scene_break ] billy : ( sighs ) chloe : you 're out . billy : ( chuckles ) surprise . i stood my ground , and i won . chloe : wow , that 's -- that 's fantastic . billy : yeah , i beat that crooked judge at his own game . did you catch the article in `` the chronicle `` that said i had `` journalistic integrity `` ? chloe : so you did n't have to make a deal ? billy : no . nope . i just did n't give in , and it paid off . and now i 'm going to write a story about it . `` billy abbott sticks it to the man and wins . `` and i need you to go find a great visual for it , so ... chloe : um , okay . billy : ( chuckles ) look who came to celebrate . victoria : my attorney called and said the judge let you out . billy : drink it in . victoria : ( sighs ) who 'd you pay off ? billy : oh , you 're confused . see , it 's the newmans who pay people off . see , i have principles . i would n't expect you to know anything about that . but now that i 'm back , i am free to write about any sordid little stories you want to throw my way . so why do n't you get up , get out of here , hop to it , start scandalizing ? i 've got a magazine to publish . victoria : you come after me again , and i 'm gon na wipe that grin off your face -- permanently . billy : mm - hmm ! wow ! chloe : ( clears throat ) billy : did you see the look on her face ? i mean , that was priceless . you know , the best thing i ever did ... ( door slams ) was not give up that juror 's name . oh , this is gon na be fun . chloe : yeah . ( computer keys clicking ) [ scene_break ] kevin : you need to leave . ryder : everywhere i go , i 'm getting kicked out . i 'm not bothering anyone . kevin : you 're bothering everyone . ryder : you , too , huh ? kevin : my family keeps telling me i need to cut you loose . and i say that they do n't understand what you 've been through the way that i do -- you know , how messed up you can get from being abused , a - and that 's why i have n't given up on you , why i keep fighting for you . ryder : until now . kevin : i just -- i do n't understand . i asked you to do one thing and not show up tonight . why could n't you do that ? ( stammers ) ( sighs ) it makes me think that i should n't give you the benefit of the doubt , that maybe i ca n't help you . you might need to crash and burn on your own like i did before you can change your life . jana : kev , you know what i think ? i think that maybe taking away ryder 's safety net might make him tell us what we want . ryder : you do n't understand . kevin : you 're right , i do n't . so why do n't you explain it to me ? wh -- ryder : this sucks . i am sick of being the bad guy . daisy : deal with it , and stop talking to me before someone gets suspicious . ryder : just so you know , i 'm pretty sure she 's in genoa city . [ scene_break ] michael : i 'm sorry this did n't turn out to be the anniversary i 'd hoped for . lauren : oh , honey , i 'm sorry . i 've just been so distracted since that champagne thing . it just really unsettled me . michael : well , we sent it back unopened . it 's over . oh , thank you . ( clears throat ) lauren : thank you . michael : that . thank you . but one good thing came out of tonight . at least we know for certain that ryder is behind everything that 's happened recently . lauren : ( sighs ) right . michael : and that means there is no more reason to even mention the `` s `` word . lauren : thank you so much . thank you for being my love and my best friend and my protector . you just -- you 're the greatest husband anyone could ever have . ( chuckles ) mm . ( chuckles ) okay . michael : ( groans ) lauren : let 's go home . ( chuckles ) michael : ( growls ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , come on , deacon . text me . text me . ( sighs ) daniel : hey , let me see those pictures . phyllis : oh ! yeah , um ... daniel : eh , delete . phyllis : yeah . daniel : ( chuckles ) delete . phyllis : yeah . ( chuckles ) daniel : you can keep that one . phyllis : that 's great . what 's that for ? daniel : ( sighs ) i 'm starting to think that it was worth going to jail . seeing you and amber so close is , uh , very cool . [ scene_break ] deacon : amber . amber : what do you want ? deacon : i came to get you . come on . amber : let go of me . deacon : come on . amber : let go of me ! deacon : get in the car . amber : what the hell are you doing ? ! let go of me ! stop it ! deacon : get in the car . get in the car . come on . [ next_on ] daniel : amber , um , where is she ? i thought she was just running out to the car . michael : lauren told me you did n't think daisy was entirely trustworthy , so i ran a little background check . woman : you ratted me out to the judge , you bastard . | daniel tells billy that he is getting out of jail . daniel tries to get billy to reveal his source . chloe tells chance that billy will kill her when he finds out that she had revealed the source . michael surprises lauren with an anniversary dinner . jack and emily discuss the new robber baron of genoa city . phyllis interrupts them to invite jack to daniel 's homecoming celebration . amber offers to go with phyllis to get daniel , but phyllis tells amber to do everything and not let anyone else do anything . deacon and phyllis make their plans to get amber out of town . chloe and chance arrive for the party .chloe reveals that she was the one , who had helped billy when he would n't help himself . victoria visits billy to remind him that she would make him pay . everyone at the coffeehouse welcomes daniel home . jack takes emily skating . emily remembers her first kiss . deacon tells ryder that he is leaving town . a man comes into billy 's cell to let him know that he is free to go . chloe gets a call from billy to get over to `` restless style `` immediately . michael calls the police on ryder . ryder arrives at the party to make things right with daniel . phyllis tells amber to go out to her car to get a present that she had gotten for daniel and amber . deacon kidnaps amber . |
sharon : ignore them . ignore them . we have more important things to deal with . adam : i 'm used to being a sideshow attraction , but you ... sharon : just focus . look , if you really think that the man in this photo is victor ... adam : do n't you ? sharon : well , i mean , i know what he 's capable of , but setting his own son up for murder ? adam : oh , it 's poetic justice at its best in his definition . look , this man is far , far away somewhere right now mumbling to himself , chuckling over a glass of tequila , patting himself on the back . listen , i know the two of you are very fond of one another , okay ? but he wants to gut me like a fish . it does n't matter how much he likes you . you 're gon na get caught up in the splatter , too . sharon : no . he wo n't get the chance , because we 're going to use phyllis so that everyone will see the proof that you 're innocent . adam : mm , well , that 's a whole different kind of splatter we could get caught up in . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you do n't seem that shocked about my collaboration with sharon and adam . jack : i think it 's a good idea , but i think you have to be very careful . obviously , adam wants to use you to prove his innocence . but he 's gon na get cocky , and he 's gon na get sloppy , and he 's gon na incriminate himself , and nothing gives me more pleasure than giving adam rope to hang himself . phyllis : oh , i love it when couples think alike . jack : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] sharon : phyllis is relentless . if she wants to destroy someone , she will dig and dig to bury you , and she 'll accidentally uncover that you 're innocent . it 's about time her nastiness had some kind of purpose . adam : well , then i guess i will make that call . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) phyllis : oh , look at this . speak of the freak . you 'd better have something solid i can run . adam : yeah , blah , blah . just come on down to gloworm . meet me . phyllis : ( chuckles ) really ? you just snap your fingers , and i come running ? adam : uh , scratch that . change of venue . uh , meet me at skye 's suite . phyllis : how creepy of you . okay . [ scene_break ] adam : you okay ? sharon : ( sighs ) come on . we have someplace to be . abby : ( scoffs ) sharon : enjoy your evening . [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay , i 've got ta run . jack : wait , do you really think i 'm gon na let you deal with that psycho all alone ? come on . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) billy : are you sure you 're up for this ? family dinners ? merry , merry . victoria : well , do i not look festive ? billy : yes , but you look like someone who 's had some very annoying tests at the ob - gyn , and you deserve a break . victoria : well , i had a break . it was nice having summer and faith stop by for a while before the sitter picked them up , and shopping was great fun . billy : mm - hmm . okay , let 's go home . let 's watch tv . come on . victoria : no , we ca n't . look , it 's a family dinner where various members of our family who can still stand sitting together at the same table . billy : yep . you do n't need to do this . victoria : look , the deposition on the lawsuit starts tomorrow , and it 's gon na get uglier before it gets better . and these medical tests -- whether or not i can have a baby ... ( sighs ) i do need this . let 's just do it . ( sighs ) billy : okay . merry , merry . victoria : merry , merry . ashley : it 's surreal . abby : um , it 's disgusting . billy : what 's disgusting ? my tie ? i like this tie . ashley : aw , i 'm glad the two of you made it . victoria : oh , thanks . it 's really nice to be here . so what 's surreal and disgusting ? tucker : uh , you just missed adam and sharon . victoria : in public ? together ? ashley : mm - hmm abby : yeah . you -- did you see the way he looked at her ? it made my skin crawl . how can she stand it ? tucker : well , they had the good sense to beat a hasty retreat . ashley : if sharon had any sense at all , would she be with adam ? abby : no . i was watching you , you know . tucker : watching me ? abby : when we saw sharon and adam , you stayed calm , but he had this totally intense look on his face like you would have decked him if he looked at mom cross - eyed . ashley : aw . tucker : do n't you know i pay people to do my deckin ' for me ? ashley : ( chuckles ) abby : oh , whatever . you joke , but i saw it . tucker : hey , i think , uh , gloria has a few of the good bottles back there . should we get 'em all ? ashley : yes . abby : ( laughs ) yeah . tucker : okay . [ scene_break ] diane : well , i would pay the balance if i had the money . this is harassment . ( sighs ) white wine , please . nick : diane . diane : ( sighs ) wow . twice in one day . ( laughs ) that 's quite the haul . nick : oh , yeah . cleared the shelves at toy - ville . where 's kyle ? with jack ? diane : sleepover at a friend 's . nick : um , would you , uh , like to sit down ? i mean , you do n't have to , but it 's an open chair , so ... diane : ( laughs ) i see that . no , i - it 's just the -- the kids are n't with us , and , i do n't know , do you think we 're capable of -- of having an adult conversation ? nick : ahh , do n't worry about that . it 's like high school french . it all comes back to you . diane : i took español . nick : ahh , muy bien . diane : ( chuckles ) nick : well , then i guess you 're out of luck . diane : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] ashley : i had n't really thought of it till now , but everything that phyllis said in that article ... abby : yeah . sharon wants adam ? maybe she 's always been twisted after all . ashley : i know . well , what 's your take on it , billy ? i mean , you published it . what do you think ? billy : mm , sorry . i was n't really paying attention to ... you . victoria : uh , you know , i - i sent reed an e - mail , and , uh , i 'm just gon na check and see if j.t . helped him respond to me . excuse me . i 'll be back . tucker : you know , i have some business to check on myself . do n't let anyone take my seat . ashley : they would n't dare . tucker : okay . abby : ( clears throat ) well , uh , that was swoony , just so you know . ashley : i 'm aware of it . abby : ( chuckles ) ashley : ( chuckles ) abby : okay , well , this feels like intermission , so , um , excuse me . ashley : wow , we lost another one . abby : i 'm going to go , uh , powder my nose . ashley : okay . you 've been awfully quiet , both you and victoria . what 's going on ? billy : ( sighs ) yeah , it 's just a long day . some medical tests , you know . ashley : are you sick ? billy : ( chuckles ) no , no . it 's victoria . she 's not sick , either . it 's , um , `` can we ever make a baby together `` type of tests . ashley : oh , billy . billy , i 'm so sorry . i know it 's frightening , but it 's just tests so far , right ? billy : mm - hmm . i would just like to make her happy again . [ scene_break ] diane : so i 'm listening to kyle do his narration -- nick : he was good . diane : he was , was n't he ? and i do n't just mean , `` i 'm a mom , so humor me and say something about my son . `` he was good . nick : i know . he was really , really good . diane : ( laughs ) that 's kyle . he 's this sweet , capable , competent boy , who will do the narration at the christmas pageant . and i sat there , staring at him , and thinking , i made that . i made something that incredible . nick : i know what you mean . i mean , i feel the same way about summer . i mean , she 's got that smile . you know , people react to her . we can be anywhere -- it does n't matter where we are -- and they just want to talk to her . she is ... ( sighs ) truly special . diane : this is embarrassing . we 're pathetic . the kids are n't even here , and all we 've done is talk about them . ( laughs ) nick : ( laughs ) that 's true . diane : ( laughs ) nick : okay , one more -- diane : ( chuckles ) nick : you know those mornings where it 's like they wo n't let it go ? and all you 're thinking is , i just need some peace and quiet ? and then the kids are gone , and it 's like peace and quiet is not what it 's cracked up to be . diane : oh , i know . i 'd at least like the phone to stop ringing for a while . nick : so who 's calling ? diane : nobody very interesting . maybe that 's the problem . well , you clearly have much wrapping to do . ( chuckles ) so i 'm -- i 'm gon na take off . nick : no , no , no . you ca n't go anywhere . we got dessert . there 's no kids around to fight over who gets the last bite , so ... diane : what was i thinking ? ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] adam : okay , thanks , leslie . keep me posted . sharon : she 'll do it ? adam : she is heading down to the police station right now as we speak . she 's gon na check for an inventory of skye 's belongings . phyllis : okay . ( sighs ) adam : oh , hello . phyllis : hi . sharon : here , show her the picture so we can get this over with . phyllis : ( chuckles ) yeah . um , `` her `` would love to see the picture . let me see . adam : here you go , her . phyllis : really ? this is what you have for me ? adam , say hello to a life sentence . adam : come on now . we know that 's victor , and we know that 's skye . jack : even if that is skye , how do we know that 's not you luring her out to her death ? adam : mm . check the time stamp out , please . now think about this . how could i have made it to my train shortly after that if i did her in ? phyllis : and if we checked to see if the train was late ? adam : mm , be my guest . go ahead . and i hope you 're as diligent with your fact- checking with this as you were with everything else . the question still remains , how did i murder skye , dispose of her body , and make it to my train on time ? phyllis : if you think i 'm running with this , you 're a moron . sharon : this is proof that adam was set up . take it . use it . phyllis : this is a female torso and a male torso blocked by an umbrella . adam : an umbrella that was opened inside a freight elevator . that would indicate someone who 's trying to hide themselves . phyllis : when you can prove that this is skye and this is victor , i 'll run it . adam : okay , well , i 'm in the process of doing that right now . phyllis : okay , great . call me when you have something other than wishful thinking . ( sighs ) okay . all right . that really could be victor , and it really could be skye . just listen to me . she could be alive . ( scoffs ) he could be telling the truth . that -- that weasel ... could he be telling the truth ? jack : i 'll be adam . you be skye . let 's see how fast we can make it to the train station . phyllis : you are so hot to me right now . ( chuckles ) jack : get out of here . come on . [ scene_break ] tucker : how you doin ' ? victoria : well , uh , you know ... ( pops lips ) dad is supposed to be deposed tomorrow for the lawsuit . ( sighs ) so much for peace on earth . tucker : yeah , but , uh , after the depositions , you 'll be that much closer to controlling beauty of nature . what would be your first move ? rebrand ? maybe , uh , new packaging ? or just change the letterhead to say , `` it 's mine now , pop `` ? victoria : ( chuckles ) billy : enough about me . how about you ? you 're bright and sunny these days . is your good cheer named tucker ? ( silly voice ) he 's just `` swoony . `` ashley : ( laughs ) no , that 's not it , although it is true . ( inhales sharply ) you know what it is , billy ? it 's the respect . it 's , um , the two of us being equals . i mean , seriously , it 's very refreshing for me to be in love with somebody and to love them for exactly who they are , and -- and not in spite of who they are , you know ? and to be loved that way in return . it 's nice . abby : that 's assuming you know exactly who the man is . you know , maybe every itty - bitty detail is n't obvious . maybe are there are some you have n't been privy to . ashley : who are we talking about ? abby : i 'm just ... hypothetically . tucker : i 'm disappointed . i expected gloria to put up a hot - pink christmas tree ... ashley : oh . tucker : with feather boas all over it . where is it ? ashley : ( laughs ) billy : ( chuckles ) woman : mr. mccall ? tucker : yeah . woman : your next course will be out shortly . i apologize for the delay . tucker : oh , i 'm sure it 'll be worth the wait , darlin ' . [ scene_break ] diane : i 'm stuffed . that is the most i 've eaten in a long time , the most relaxed i 've been . nick : mm - hmm . so i guess that 's a no if i said , uh , how about a horse ride ? diane : ( giggles ) do you do that much ? go riding ? nick : not as much as i 'd like to . did you ride much when you were with my dad ? diane : uh , no . um , we lived in town at the penthouse . we did n't get out to the ranch much . nick : right , 'cause my mom lived there . diane : yeah . you know , it really slays me how that place has not changed one bit in all of these years . ( chuckles ) nick : it could definitely use an upgrade . diane : yeah , i think so . i renovated , uh , a house much like the main house , uh , outside of toronto , took down some walls and brought the outside in . it 's really an incredible transformation . did you know that our homes should be an organic extension of the lives we live ? so i - i - if they 're stagnant , then so are we . nick : go on , sister . diane : no . ( laughs ) it 's true . i 'll show you what i mean someday . nick : why do n't you show me right now ? come with me to the ranch . our kids are busy . my dad 's , like , three time zones away . diane : oh , i do n't have to go to the ranch . i can -- i can sketch something for you on -- on a napkin . nick : all right , can you just cut me some slack here ? i 'm improvising . i 'm just trying to find a way to make the evening last . diane : then what are we waitin ' for ? [ scene_break ] victoria : i got reed this fantastic remote - control airplane because he 's got incredible manual dexterity -- just happens to be that he does . tucker : oh , you would n't be biased , now would you ? victoria : oh , no . no , not at all . not me . ( chuckles ) billy : well , speaking of parents , or parents - to - be ... abby : oh , no , no , no . you are not talking about the person who we 're not talking about . billy : oh , come on . daniel 's in a jam . you care about him . why do n't you pick up the phone ? it 's the holidays . abby : i do n't need complications in my life , and daniel 's problems are very , very complicated . billy : mm - hmm . well , you know , i spent a lot of years running away from complicated . and then complicated came knocking on my door , and said , `` howdy . how are you ? `` mm - hmm . and the rest , my friends , is epic , romantic history . is n't that right ? victoria : excuse me . i just -- ( sighs ) billy : whoa , okay , hey . honey , come here . wait -- ashley : i 'll go . billy : excuse me . abby : i do n't think he was talking about daniel . tucker : no , i do n't think he was . woman : mr. mccall ? tucker : yeah ? woman : is everything to your liking ? your party has dwindled . tucker : no , everything 's all right , sweetheart . woman : okay . tucker : thanks for asking . woman : mm - hmm . tucker : what ? abby : `` sweetheart `` ? `` darling `` ? it 's just ... tucker : old - school . abby : ( scoffs ) tucker : i know . i - i 've got ta work on that . ( cell phone rings ) tucker : oh . uh , zurich . i got ta deal with this . it 's gon na take a while . hey , would you tell your mom that i 'll be back at my place later if she wants to come by ? abby : you bet , darlin ' . ( ring ) abby : ( chuckles ) see you . victoria : please tell me that i did not just ... ( sighs ) burst into tears at that dinner party . ashley : billy told me why . and you know that i understand . victoria : i saw a pregnant woman at the doctor 's office today . ( sighs ) and i really resented her a lot . but then i felt really ashamed , you know ? i do n't ... i do n't want to begrudge anyone their happiness . but i think it 's just gon na get worse . what if that part of my life is really over ? ashley : you know , it 's just one moment . you get through that one and then worry about the rest . and please just forgive yourself for having any thoughts that you 're not proud of , okay ? you need to be kind to yourself . please . [ scene_break ] sharon : the housekeeper 's down the hall , but she 's almost done , so we can leave really soon . adam : oh , god , good . this place makes me want to climb the walls . sharon : ( sighs ) adam : just thinking about skye talking about money and power and everything that she could get from me , and all i wanted was you . it 's just -- i can smell the woman 's perfume still . perfume . sharon : what ? what about it ? adam : she was very loyal to it . it was her mother 's scent , but it 'd long been since dis -- discontinued , but it was , uh , really hard to track down . it was a hassle . she always insisted on it , though . if -- if victor dropped her off anywhere on this globe , anywhere , she would have insisted on ordering this . we can possibly use that to track her down . sharon : okay . all right . but right now , leslie should be calling us with the inventory , and if she can prove that the purse and shoes are missing ... oh , god . adam : what ? sharon : my locket . adam : the picture of faith is missing ? sharon : no , wait . it has to be here . adam : where 'd you last see it ? sharon : i do n't know . the car ? the church ? the church . i must have left it at the church . adam : okay , hey , hey , do n't worry about it . we 'll find it . we will . sharon : ( sighs ) adam : ( whispers ) gone . [ scene_break ] diane : there 's a lot of ghosts here . nick : was this a bad idea ? diane : you mean c - coming to the ranch ? or coming back to genoa city at all ? nick : yeah . this town can be tough . i mean , everybody 's always in your face and in your business . and sure as hell , if you do n't want to see someone that day -- diane : they 're right in front of your face every time you turn around . so why do you stay ? nick : this is my home . diane : you must be a lot braver than i am . nick : you ? come on . diane : i ... am not as fierce as i once was . i blame kyle for that . ( chuckles ) nick : well , i guess i 'm not as laid - back as i used to be . i 'm gon na put that on my kids , too . diane : ( laughs ) mm , maybe someday , we could meet in the middle . nick : would n't that be something ? [ scene_break ] billy : ( sighs ) ashley : victoria 's in the ladies ' room , and she 's fine . billy : mm - hmm . ashley : she is . billy : sure she is . i drove my wife to hanging out in the bathroom . everything is peachy - keen fine . ashley : billy , you know , if you want a baby , you can make it happen . billy : mm - hmm . but if victoria ca n't carry it to term ... ashley : well , there 's a lot of different ways to bring a baby into your life . you know that . billy : yes , adoption -- that is a brilliant idea . ashley : there you go . billy : that 's the way to go . it 's great , except for it takes years . it takes years , and reed is halfway across the country . we had a miscarriage , and my wife is hanging out in the bathroom . ashley : just take it easy and slow down , okay ? i mean , a child is one of those things that 's worth waiting for , so ... billy : ( clears throat ) abby : hey . are -- are you okay ? did someone upset you ? victoria : ( sighs ) where 's tucker ? abby : oh , uh , he had work to do . do you think work 's real name is natasha or kiki ? was he hitting on you before ? victoria : hold on . wait . tucker ? no . no . he was n't hitting on me . abby : well , he is that kind of guy . victoria : he 's the cheating kind ? abby : yeah . victoria : no , i think that he and your mom are very happy . abby : yeah , i -- yeah . i think they are , too . so how come i walked in on him and diane jenkins looking very busted ? victoria : diane ? look , why would he even bother with a woman like that when he has ashley ? i mean , even if she threw herself at him , he deals with women like that all the time . abby : uh , please define `` deals with . `` ( stammers ) besides , diane is n't the issue . tucker is , and my mom deserves someone who is devoted to her . victoria : ( sighs ) abby : i 'm sorry . i - i , um , i have to go run a quick errand . i 'm sorry . uh , just tell everyone i said `` kisses , `` okay ? bye . victoria : kisses ? [ scene_break ] jack : okay , from the club to here , plenty of time for adam to kill skye , dispose of her body , and hop in his choo - choo . phyllis : really ? 'cause it was n't even enough time for me to blow out my hair . jack : adam got his d.n.a . into hightower in order to fake his own death . phyllis : okay , or -- jack : believe me . he could swing this . phyllis : i - i understand , but victor and skye could have made a deal to make adam suffer . jack : you 're really starting to buy adam 's theory ? phyllis : no , no . not necessarily . but listen to me . adam -- he 's crazy . and he 's self - indulgent . but victor is a master of revenge . jack : where are you going with this ? phyllis : all we know is skye is missing . she 's missing . she could be dead . but right now , she 's just missing . that we can be sure of . what we can also be sure of is somebody walking her out of that hotel at 8 : 01 . adam or victor ? who 's lying ? [ scene_break ] adam : are you sure you did n't just take something out of your pocket and maybe it got hooked on the locket ? sharon : i - i do n't know . i - i 'm trying to remember . i just ... i - i know that i can replace the locket , and i can replace the print th - that 's inside it with a different picture , but it 's just -- it 's not this locket . it 's not this picture . adam : hey , hey , hey . we 're gon na find it here or wherever . sharon : you ca n't know that . adam : i can , and i do . you 're not gon na lose faith because of me . not again . [ scene_break ] billy : ( sighs ) you ever been to a jamaican wedding ? victoria : ( sighs ) i 'm okay . i mean , it 's not like every moment can be romance under a christmas tree . we ... we can get through this , we can get through anything , right ? billy : yeah , that 's , uh , that 's survival . that 's not living . that 's not giving you everything you want . victoria : ( sighs ) well ... life does n't really work that way . billy : you ... should get everything you want . all the `` donkey kong `` and `` skee- ball `` you can handle . or , i do n't know , little babies who call you `` mama . `` victoria : mm . ashley : excuse me , you guys . i 'm sorry to interrupt . did either one of you see tucker and abby leave ? victoria : oh , yeah . tucker went to work , and abby had to run some errands . ashley : that 's kind of strange . i mean , what an anticlimactic end to the evening . but , then again , maybe that 's a good thing . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) tucker : abby ? abby : surprise . i brought you some christmas cheer . tucker : well , come on in . abby : thank you . are you all done with business for the night ? tucker : uh , yeah , just about . ( glasses clink ) tucker : you did n't have to do this . why you bringin ' me a gift ? abby : well , i could n't buy you a horse like you bought for me , so i thought i 'd bring something that was a little bit more fun . and you had to leave dinner early , so i thought we should open this now . ( champagne cork pops ) abby : ( gasps ) oh ! tucker : oh ! abby : ( blows raspberry ) tucker : okay . abby : oh , my god . ( laughs ) oh . tucker : i 'll get a towel . abby : ( sighs ) ( scoffs ) thanks . [ scene_break ] nick : you look different . diane : i guess i forgot for a second about the wolves at the door . diane : yeah , um , i did n't just come back to genoa city so kyle could be near jack . i came ... seeking gainful employment . nick : you in a financial bind ? diane : i 'm broke , in debt . i spend most of every moment of every day trying not to freak out about it . ( chuckles ) this is the first time i 've said that out loud , and it feels good . ( chuckles ) nick : ( chuckles ) diane : it feels liberating . and later , i 'll put my bitch face back on , and i will deny it to the bitter end , but in the meantime , thank you for not making me feel ashamed . you 're a good guy . nick : your secret 's safe with me . [ scene_break ] sharon : you do n't have to do this . i mean , we do n't have to talk about -- adam : what happened , sharon -- what happened that night in the mental hospital the night that faith was born ... you 'll never forget it , and i 'll never forget it , either . now i can thank you over and over for defending me . i can apologize over and over for having hurt you . it still does n't change the fact that right now , here i am again dragging you through hell . i mean , what with this -- this article that phyllis did , nick and noah and jack ... and faith . i mean , he 's keeping you -- nick is keeping you away from faith when she 's asleep , let alone when she 's awake . i ... i ca n't have you be away from faith again like i did last year . i ca n't be responsible for that . sharon : that wo n't happen ... because i understand you now . we 're gon na prove your innocent , and the rest ... the rest will just fall into place . because i do n't just believe in you , adam . i ... ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) adam : leslie . what happened ? yes . [ scene_break ] phyllis : this is what i 'm saying . would n't it be delicious that victor would get to set up adam the way that adam set up victor ? ( sighs ) i mean , he never got to punish adam for what he did to -- to ashley and faith ever . victor owes adam such a massive payback -- jack : uh , grant you , there is motive on both sides , but i am telling you ... phyllis : what is this ? jack : adam -- phyllis : what is that ? jack : what ? phyllis : this . jack : hey , no , no . what are you doing ? phyllis : oh , my god . wow . please . please . please . look at this . [ scene_break ] ashley : you look like you 're feeling better . are you , i hope ? victoria : well ... ( sighs ) let 's just see what happens the next time i pass a lady with a bump . ashley : ( chuckles ) oh , come on . you 're gon na be okay . be nice to yourself . besides , i know billy . he loves you so much . no matter what the tests say , he 's not gon na stop until you get what you want . billy : hey , rafe , it 's me . yeah , um , listen , completely off the record , we never had this conversation -- no , man , i did n't break any laws . would you just listen to me ? okay ? hypothetically , in a `` what if down the road `` kind of a world ... ( clears throat ) how does one go about buying a baby ? [ scene_break ] abby : what a waste ? i am wearing your present . i ca n't believe it . this is what i get for trying to open your bubbly . i 'm so sorry . tucker : it 's the thought that counts . abby : you know , that is -- that 's my thing . i do n't think . i just do . i guess it 's my worst quality ... or my best . depends . well , i need to go get you a new bottle . and -- oh . oh , my gosh . if i try to go outside like this , i am gon na freeze . tucker : you ca n't go out like that . you have to bundle up first . abby : oh , um -- tucker : let 's go . ( sighs ) abby : oh , i - i -- but i owe you a bottle . tucker : no , no . do n't give it another thought . abby : ( sighs ) ( chuckles ) tucker : good night . abby : good night . tucker : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] adam : leslie , thank you . you are a gem . thank you . okay , she checked the inventory . skye 's bag and shoes were not on the list . that 's her . she 's alive somewhere . sharon : yes . gosh , i knew it . i knew it . and now everyone else is gon na have to accept that . adam : and we 're gon na find that locket of yours . trust me . sharon : hey . um , i did n't get to finish saying what i was saying before . adam : then tell me . what were you gon na say ? sharon : ( sighs ) adam , you and i should n't be together . adam : that 's what you were gon na say ? sharon : we both know it . it 's as crazy and irrational as people say it is . it 's impossible , and it would never work . only it does work . you 're gon na help me find that locket . i 'm gon na help prove that you 're innocent . whatever you 've done in the past , you 're a different person now . and whatever i 've done , i 'm not the same woman i used to be . what i was gon na say is ... i love you . adam : mm . i love you . i love you . i love you . i love you . i love you . i love you . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : i ca n't believe this . there is blood on this shoe . jack : it is n't just a shoe . there 's a purse in her -- and the umbrella . phyllis : you were right . jack : adam killed skye . he disposed of the body , and then he disposed of her things . phyllis : adam 's guilty . [ scene_break ] nick : it 's all right . we got all night . [ scene_break ] man : mr. newman , we 'll be landing in genoa city shortly . victor : good . i look forward to getting my home affairs in order this evening . [ next_on ] jack : what 's more important to you ? putting adam away , or getting your scoop ? diane : i think it 's wonderful the progress you 've made from chasing sugar daddies to becoming a sugar mama . ronan : if you want to tell me what really happened that night ... | adam and sharon discuss phyllis and the new evidence they have for her . jack cautions phyllis to be careful where adam is concerned . adam calls phyllis to meet him at gloworm . as adam and sharon are leaving , they pass tucker , ashley , and abby , who are just coming in . billy and victoria arrive for dinner with tucker and ashley . billy asks victoria what she is up to . billy and victoria discuss the possible outcome of the lab tests . billy and victoria join tucker , ashley and abby . abby lets tucker know that she saw the look on his face when he saw sharon with adam . at the athletic club , diane is on the phone insisting that she will pay her bill when nick calls to ask her to join him . adam shows phyllis a pic of two people , who appear to be victor and skye . phyllis refuses to buy his story and refuses to print any of it in her story . tucker talks to victoria about what will happen when she gets her hands on `` beauty of nature . `` abby watches them . ashley finds out from billy about the tests that victoria is undergoing to try to get pregnant . abby asks victoria if he was hitting on her . victoria denies the accusation . abby tells victoria that tucker hit on diane . abby visits tucker with a bottle of champagne . when she opens the bottle , it bubbles out all over her dress . tucker gets her a towel to dry her dress off . nick and diane make love . sharon tells adam that she loves him . jack and phyllis find incriminating evidence against adam . victor is on his way home . |
victoria : hmm . look at everything . everything 's so beautiful . do n't you think ? it 's all decorated up for christmas . i guess santa 's gon na visit pretty soon . you know what ? it 's gon na be a different kind of christmas this year . you 're still gon na get lots of presents . do n't worry about that , okay ? but we 're gon na need to give something really important to daddy , right ? we 're gon na ... we 're gon na need to give him some hope . [ scene_break ] kelly : thank you . this is perfect . billy : yeah , well ... kelly : here ? billy : yeah , perfect . i definitely needed something stronger than a coffee after sherry 's story about losing her kid to a hit - and - run . kelly : yeah , that was a little close to home . billy : yes , it was . anyway , i have it on good authority that this place has the best margaritas in town . kelly : ah . even better than your place ? billy : yeah . trade secret , so shh . kelly : is that why we did n't go to boulevard ? billy : yeah . that and i was really trying to avoid the `` poor billy `` looks . kelly : yeah , you get a lot of those there , huh ? billy : i do . from the moment i walk through that door , everybody 's falling all over themselves , trying to take care of me . kelly : oh , my god . yes . some of my friends smothered me with attention . it 's almost like they fed off my pain , took a kind of perverse pleasure from it . billy : secretly happy that it 's you and not them . kelly : you know exactly what i 'm talking about . [ scene_break ] adam : [ sighs ] chelsea : what is it ? what 's wrong ? adam : [ sighs ] nothing . chelsea : what are you thinking ? adam : i 'm thinking about the future . [ scene_break ] [ knock on door ] avery : uh , just a second . hi . dylan : hey . avery : i was just about to call you . you must have been reading my mind . dylan : i know i said i did n't want to know ... but i could n't help myself . i read the stuff you dug up on my biological father . [ scene_break ] sharon : there . that should make you happy . i 'm taking my meds . i 'm doing everything right . so you do n't need to supervise me anymore . [ sighs ] or maybe ... you were right . and i wo n't get well until i stop keeping secrets . [ sighs ] i have to do it . i have to tell nick the truth , that i 'm responsible for phyllis ' coma and that ... summer really is his daughter . [ knock on door ] nick : look who i found sledding down the hill . faith : hi , mommy . i had so much fun at cane 's party . sharon : you were sledding in your cast ? nick : well , what can i say ? she is her father 's daughter . sharon : [ chuckles ] yeah . whoops . that 's what worries me . nick : hey , why do n't you run upstairs and take your coat off ? you all right ? you , uh , seem a little down . sharon : [ sighs ] no , i - i 'm not all right . nick : something you want to talk about ? [ scene_break ] mason : ... 6 - 1 - 9 - 0 . and the expiration date is march 2015 . devon hamilton . now , again , how much is it for the private suite ? all right , and that comes with the full bar , right ? and a deejay ? uh , what about a masseuse ? devon : so that 's how it is . mason : look , i can explain . it 's not what you think . devon : [ laughs ] relax . relax , mason . you think i 'm really gon na narc you out to nick for making plans on company time ? come on . [ laughs ] should have seen your face . [ laughs ] mason : yeah , well , it 's nothing like the look on your face after you ran into my fist 10 times at the gym . devon : oh , please . you barely grazed me . i was gon na ask you where you went to boxing school . was it girl scout camp ? is that where you learned ? mason : oh , you 're gon na pay for that next time . devon : yeah ? kiss that modeling -- mason : can i help you ? hilary : i had n't planned to come between you and your trash talk , but so long as i have , i wanted to thank you for defending me to lily earlier . devon : she was over the top , and you did n't deserve it . but lily 's dealing with a lot right now . hilary : well , she also has a lot -- husband , kids -- storybook life . devon : that 's the thing about storybook lives , is they only seem that way on the outside . [ scene_break ] nick : what 's wrong , sharon ? did , uh , something happen ? you 've been so positive lately . sharon : no , it 's just i ... i 've been thinking a lot about cassie lately . nick : well , that 's understandable , after delia 's accident . sharon : i keep wondering what she would be like , how she would view the world , how she would view me . you know , i 've done some things and some bad things that i 'm sure she would n't approve of . nick : you 've been working real hard to make up for that . and i know cassie would be behind you 100 % , just like noah and faith ... and me , too . sharon : i ca n't tell you how much it means to hear you say that , and to hear you stand up to your dad for me ... it 's more than i deserve . nick : the person who did those things , it was n't you . you have a chemical imbalance in your brain , and it messes with your ability to think clearly . sharon : if you only knew . nick : so then tell me . you know you can confide in me . i 'm right here . think how much better you 'll feel if you can get it off your chest . then it wo n't have power over you . sharon : you 're right . i need to say this . [ knock on door ] noah : ho ho ho ! delivery from the north pole . [ both chuckle ] sharon : [ gasps ] oh , my gosh ! noah ! a tree ? ! noah : well , yeah . you seem surprised . it 's christmas . hey , dad . what are you doing here ? nick : oh , i just dropped off faith from a party . let me help you out with that . noah : oh , yeah , thanks . make yourself useful . nick : well , maybe if you 'd work out more , you could do this on your own . noah : that 's more your thinking . nick : well , uh , this is gon na be fun -- decorating together as a family . just like the good old days . [ scene_break ] billy : mmm - mmm . kelly : you 're right . best margarita i have ever tasted . billy : yes , they are . i 'm just gon na have one , though , and then i 've got to go . kelly : okay . whatever works . billy : whatever works . nothing works is the problem . i want to connect with my wife . i want things to go back the way they were . but i ca n't seem to , uh , make that happen . kelly : you know , billy , my husband was an outdoorsman . loved fly - fishing . it was beautiful to watch him . you know , he was out there casting the line . the fluidity of it was like watching an artist at work . but after sam died , that 's where he escaped -- into nature -- and i resented that , that he could find solace and i could n't , that he turned towards his own world instead of turning towards me . looking back now , i think , well , what was i thinking ? because every time that he looked at me and i looked at him ... all we could see is what we lost . we were never gon na survive . hey ! okay , it does n't mean that you and victoria are gon na go down that road . okay ? your situation is different . billy : yeah , i 'll say . kelly : for one , you have another child . billy : yeah , we do . kelly : look , you 're not gon na pick up your life like nothing 's changed . but there are couples that find each other again . maybe you and victoria are one of them . [ scene_break ] victoria : what do you say i get out of this sweater and we get you one of those christmas cookies over there , huh ? that 's what you really want , is n't it ? what is this ? johnny , where did this come from ? this is n't good . oh , my gosh . hi . yeah . this is victoria newman . uh , my son has a rash , and -- and i 'm afraid that he 's having a reaction . no , i - i did n't realize that it was late . could you please have the doctor call me ? i 'm gon na take johnny to the emergency room right now . stitch : excuse me . i 'm a physician . i could n't help overhearing your conversation . if you like , i could take a look at your boy . victoria : yes , that would be great . his name 's johnny . stitch : hey , johnny . hey . how would you like to play a really fun game ? watch this quarter . abracadabra , change - o - presto . where 'd it go ? what happened to it ? maybe it 's under this shirt . does he have any allergies ? victoria : none that i know . stitch : oh , wait a second . maybe it 's behind your ears . let 's see . [ sighs ] has he eaten anything new or unfamiliar ? victoria : not that i - i saw . no . stitch : have you switched laundry detergents , bath soap ? victoria : no . no . stitch : what ? wait , wait . what is that ? how 'd that quarter get behind your ear ? are you a magician , too ? [ chuckles ] i think i know what 's wrong with him . [ scene_break ] nick : higher . okay . sharon : yeah , but -- but a little -- little less high . nick : so higher but less high . sharon : [ chuckles ] noah : looks great . sharon : it 's sagging in the middle . nick : well , they 're christmas lights . the wire 's malleable . it 's supposed to sag . faith : can i put ornaments on ? nick : well , we could do it all together . faith : like a real family ? nick : like a real family . faith : i 'm gon na go get my special ornament . nick : [ chuckles ] is that , uh , still up there on her shelf ? sharon : mm - hmm . so she can see it every night before she goes to sleep . you know how kids are with their routines . nick : speaking of routines , i never knew you to be so precise with this . you know , it does n't have to be perfect . sharon : i just wanted it to be perfect for faith . she has n't had so many happy christmases . nick : we had some good ones , did n't we ? like when this guy was growing up . my favorite ones were it was just the four of us . you and me , noah and cassie , sitting around the tree , laughing , opening presents . those were the good old days . sharon : i remember one time we were sitting in front of the fire after we 'd put away all the wrapping paper and the ribbon and you told me how much it meant to you to have a simple christmas , just like this one . nick : as opposed to the typical newman christmas where we have the tree bigger than the one in the rockefeller center . sharon : [ chuckles ] one year , there were so many lights , i had to wear sunglasses . nick : that was the best morning -- sitting by the fire . and you came down and found us asleep like three hours later with our heads together . noah : if you say so . i do n't remember . sharon : okay . nick : you 're gon na want to be careful with that section . 'cause it looks like it might be a couple centimeters off , and that 's not gon na work . sharon : oh , very funny . nick : do n't you know the rule on tinsel ? you 're not supposed to just place it on there . you 've got to throw it . sharon : throw it . nick : let it fly . sharon : oh , like , um ... nick : like just -- sharon : like -- like this ? like this ? how 's that ? nick : no , it 's not -- you -- sharon : [ chuckles ] is that good ? nick : oh , my gosh . you are gon na -- here . sharon : [ laughs ] here , have some more . nick : no , you got it . sharon : place it on you just right . nick : i 'll show you the right way to hang this . [ scene_break ] dylan : look , i knew it was bad , but ian ward took this thing to a whole nother level , preying on vulnerable people with his new - world philosophy . yeah , sure . who -- who would n't want a more positive relationship with money ? what does that even mean ? a relationship that would lead to what ? what did he say ? avery : uh , something about a just and honorable way of life . dylan : a just and honorable way of life . then he -- he takes off with his followers ' savings after the commune went south . you know what the craziest part is ? even after he 'd left his lieutenants to take the fall , these guys are rotting away in jail , talking about this guy like he was some kind of savior . avery : he got inside their heads . dylan : he brainwashed them . that 's what he did . and when he was done , he left a complete trail of destruction . including what he did to nikki . avery : does that mean you see her in a different light ? maybe you understand the choices that she made . [ scene_break ] stitch : [ chuckles ] it 's amazing what a little over - the - counter antihistamine will do . victoria : i know . i mean , look . the rash is barely even noticeable now . stitch : yeah , well , follow up with an allergist , but i think everything will be okay as long as we get rid of this sweater . victoria : oh . for sure . stitch : it was probably the materials or the dyes . victoria : yeah . stitch : something did n't agree with johnny . victoria : listen , i can not tell you how thankful i am that i ran into you . i mean , you were just so calm and cool . i was just a complete basket case . i 'm so sorry . stitch : you were worried about your son . it happens . it 's totally understandable . victoria : i overreacted . stitch : it happens . victoria : not to me . i 've just been a little overprotective since my -- my stepdaughter dee dee was killed by a hit - and - run driver . [ scene_break ] chelsea : what did you mean you were thinking about the future ? adam : i 've just been wrapped up in this past year . all that 's happened , everything that 's gone wrong . i should be concentrating on how right this moment feels . [ scene_break ] kelly : i thought you were only gon na have one . billy : you 're right . i should go . kelly : mnh - mnh . it 's good to get out of your head for a while . and you 're right . these are tasty . billy : are you recommending that i get tanked ? kelly : there are a lot of ways to forget your troubles , billy . for me , it 's work . billy : oh , yeah , the nonprofit . is that rewarding ? kelly : it is . hooking up generous people with people in need -- it 's -- it 's great . it reminds you that there are good people in the world billy : i have n't seen that in a while . kelly : oh , it 's out there , billy . real , live angels . he ... billy : you talking about somebody in particular ? [ scene_break ] stitch : that 's who you are , victoria abbott . i knew you looked familiar . victoria : actually , it 's victoria newman . and , you know , i thought you looked familiar , too . i just still ca n't place you . stitch : ben rayburn . we spoke briefly at the veterans day benefit . i 'm a friend of dylan 's . victoria : oh , that 's right . yeah . stitch . yeah . stitch : [ sighs ] i , uh ... i was on rounds the night delia was brought in . i can only imagine what you and your husband are going through . victoria : thank you . stitch : i 'm really sorry for the both of you . i met billy a couple times . he seemed like a fun - loving guy . victoria : yeah , he is . well , he -- he was . he 's working on it , you know . he 's going to these grieving - parent groups ... without me . and , you know , i 'm not really used to feeling helpless , but lately i just -- i - i feel ... [ sighs ] stitch : i 'm -- i 'm sure you 're doing all you can . victoria : i just feel like , you know , i should be able to reach him . so i 'm standing there , waiting for an opening or like , you know , a crack in the wall , but i just get that stare like he 's gone somewhere far , far away . stitch : must be especially hard this time of year . victoria : yeah , it is . i was hoping that maybe we could still have a nice holiday , maybe billy would come around , but i 'm telling you , thanksgiving was excruciating , and i just do n't really know how we 're gon na get through christmas . [ johnny babbles ] victoria : sorry . i do n't even know you , and i 'm unloading all of this on you . it 's ridiculous . [ chuckles ] stitch : sometimes that makes it easier . victoria : [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] kelly : this is n't about the actions of one person , billy . it 's about the power of hope . billy : yeah , i 'm sorry . in my experience , hope does n't have any power . all i had was hope as i was lying on the side of the road next to my dying daughter . kelly : i know . i 've been where you are . i have . everything seems futile , pointless . billy : is n't it ? i mean , you bring your kid into this world . they 're here for a few years . then some idiot comes along on a dark road -- wipes it all out . kelly : i do n't know why some things happen to some people while others die in their sleep at 99 , having never been sick a day in their lives . and i do n't think we 're ever supposed to know the answers to that . i think we 're just supposed to put -- listen to me -- one foot in front of the other and make the most out of every minute that we have . [ scene_break ] chelsea : what 's changed , adam ? adam : [ sighs ] what do you mean ? chelsea : you were in a really dark place for a couple of months . feeling guilty about delia 's death . because of the transplant ... because she had to die in order for connor to be able to -- adam : yeah , it 's been really tough to accept . chelsea : it seems like you finally have . adam : [ sighs ] i finally decided to listen to you and jack . decided to stop living in the past . ca n't change things . ca n't go back . but i can focus on making a better future . [ scene_break ] dylan : how can i have a place in that family ? i 'm not a newman . avery : no , but you are nikki 's son . dylan : no , i 'm the son of terry and penny mcavoy , and that 's not gon na change . but i do -- i do understand nikki 's actions a little more now . of course she gave me up . i was just a reminder of the bastard who forced himself on her . it just makes me sick i 've got this guy 's blood running through my veins . avery : i know . i 'm sorry . but , dylan , you would n't be here if it were n't for him . dylan : yeah , like that matters . avery : dylan . dylan : ask sully . ask ara . ask the guys in my squad who died because i could n't save them . avery : you tried to save them . dylan : yeah , i failed . avery : dylan , you risked your life for them . you went above and beyond . come on . i 'm sure if they could , they would thank you for your bravery , for the lives you did save , the good you did do . none of that would have happened if you were n't born . and what about me ? i would n't know you . you would n't be a part of my life and a part of my future and ... for me , that would be the greatest loss of all . [ scene_break ] faith : all finished . sharon : [ gasps ] look how beautiful . nick : oh , you guys have n't seen anything yet . sharon : [ gasps ] yay ! faith : can we open presents now ? noah : oh , well , you 've got to wait for christmas , squirt . do n't you know that by now ? sharon : oh , you were the same way -- very anxious for christmas , even before you were born . remember he used to kick whenever he heard the word `` santa . `` noah : no , i did n't . you guys are making that up . nick : we had to stop watching christmas movies because of that . sharon : except for `` it 's a wonderful life . `` i could n't skip that one . nick : right . just before we sat down to watch that movie , we were talking about you , son , and all the hopes and dreams we had for you . and then when it gets to the part where jimmy stewart realizes what he has and how thankful he is , you know who -- she was bawling like a little baby . sharon : okay , i was n't the only one crying . nick : well , that was 'cause i had your fruitcake . sharon : [ gasps ] you like my fruitcake ! nick : no , i did n't . real men do n't like fruitcake . noah : do n't you have to work at the underground tonight ? sharon : i think that we have embarrassed our son with all of our reminiscing . nick : one day , you 're gon na be sitting around , bringing up all your memories , and embarrassing us . faith : do you have to go , daddy ? nick : yeah , i do . come here . give me a hug . oh . i love you . good seeing you , bud . noah : love you , dad . nick : this was really fun . sharon : yeah , it really was . okay , young lady , it 's well past your bedtime , so why do n't you go get in your pjs , and i 'll come up and read you a story . faith : bye , noah . noah : good night , kiddo . all right , mom , i 'll help you clean up . sharon : ah , thanks , honey . oh . looks like we forgot one . noah : look at you -- a week into your new job and already spending money left and right . sharon : i know , right ? i spent my entire first paycheck on ornaments and tinsel . noah : and how is the new job going ? you 're , uh , you 're mentoring summer , right ? sharon : i 'm giving her all benefit of my modeling experience ... for whatever that 's worth . noah : well , whatever you can do to help . you know she means a lot to me , right ? i mean , whatever happened , she 'll always be my sister . [ scene_break ] devon : well , to be completely accurate , i guess you could say he just , uh , he challenged me to go out and find my passion . hilary : any hint on what that might be ? devon : i 'm working on it . mason : can i get you something else to drink ? devon : yeah , can i get another beer ? mason : you got it . devon : thanks , man . hilary : and i 'll have another dirty martini . the dirtier , the better . mason : no surprise there . hilary : [ sighs ] i do n't know what i ever saw in him . devon : a way to spy on me and my family . hilary : well , i am done with all that . and mason . i might think about following my lead . devon : he 's just looking for a fresh start , hilary , like you are . hilary : do n't let him fool you . devon : what do you mean fool me ? the guy literally has n't asked me for anything . hilary : just be careful . devon : all right . i 'm gon na check in on lily . i 'll be right back . mason : are you trying to ruin this for me ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : hungry ? i can make you something . pancakes , maybe . adam : [ sighs ] hold on a second . come here . now , a lot feels the same between you and me . but i want you to know ... that a lot has changed , too . there will be things that will be handled differently . my priorities are straight . you and connor are the most important things in my life . chelsea : what about victor ? you still have n't gotten what you want from him . adam : i do n't want anything from him . i spent too much time and too much energy banging my head against a wall trying to win his approval or ... love . i do n't -- i do n't know . but it -- it strikes me ... a son should never have to do that with his father . case in point -- i have a son now , and i -- i can tell you from experience that loving my son is an effortless thing . chelsea : i 'm sorry . adam : do n't be . i 'm done with it . i have a lot to be happy about . but we need to talk about something a little more important right now . you mentioned something about pancakes . chelsea : [ chuckles ] coming right up . [ scene_break ] billy : are you trying to tell me to fake it until i make it ? yeah , i 've tried that . put the big , goofy grin on my face , go through the motions . i 'm not fooling anybody , though . kelly : all i 'm saying is do n't give up . believe me . i 've wanted to plenty of times . i still do . but then someone or something will come along to make me think there 's a reason to go on after all . billy : i 've got that someone or something . i just ca n't ... connect again . and nothing seems to help . except ... kelly : except what ? billy : you know , this does a bit , talking . kelly : yeah ? well , then we 'll keep on talking . billy : hmm . nick : hey , billy . billy : hey . nick : did n't know you were coming in tonight . who 's your friend ? [ scene_break ] sharon : oh , what a mess . i ca n't believe i was so careless . noah : it 's no big deal , mom . sharon : i know . i just -- i do n't want you thinking that i 'm overly anxious or not capable of taking care of myself , because things have been good lately . i 'm stronger . i 'm standing on my own two feet . noah : i can see that . sharon : so you 're not worried , then . noah : actually , i am . sharon : but you just said -- noah : i know . a few months ago , i told dad that i thought that you were leaning on him too hard . now i feel like dad is leaning on you too hard . [ scene_break ] hilary : i do n't want to ruin anything , mason . i just want you out of my life . mason : after all that i did to help you screw over the winters , you owe me . hilary : sex , money -- what 'll satisfy you ? devon 's whole fortune ? well , if that 's what you 're after , you can count me out . devon : hey . you taking off already ? hilary : yeah . i just need a bit of fresh air . it was nice talking to you . devon : yeah . it , uh , it was . for a second there , i almost forgot who you were . hilary : well , that 's a start . mason : hey , look , man , i 'm off duty in about an hour . you want to hit up a club ? devon : the same place as the press thought i was at the other night ? mason : nah . it 's the new one down on 4th street . hey , man , you 're the man of the moment . people are gon na want to capitalize on your name . devon : not if i can help it . i 'm not really up for anything crazy tonight . i 'll just catch you at the gym , all right ? mason : all right . [ scene_break ] stitch : wait a minute . i see something else behind this ear now , but it 's much bigger than a quarter . look at that ! a christmas cookie ! victoria : oh , yes ! that 's exactly what you wanted . [ both chuckle ] stitch : dig in , champ . the rash has completely disappeared . victoria : oh , good . hey , you know , you were really good with him . do you have a family of your own ? stitch : i do . but ... victoria : but ... stitch : it 's complicated . anyway , as long as johnny 's better , i 'm gon na be on my way . victoria : okay , well , thanks for everything , stitch . appreciate it . stitch : all in a day 's work . take care , champ . victoria : bye . let 's get you home to your daddy , okay ? mwah ! [ scene_break ] billy : kelly and i left a bereavement group . she lost her son last year . nick : i 'm very sorry to hear that . kelly : thank you . it was a tough session , so we thought we would just come here and grab a drink . billy : yeah , i - i need to go home . so , um ... what was the theme of today 's meeting ? find yourself going through hell ... kelly : keep walking . billy : [ chuckles ] yeah . hey . hey , man , these drinks were truly fantastic . thanks . i appreciate it . nick : see you , bud . billy : see you . kelly : i had a chance to meet your sister a while back . she seems like a very special person . nick : she is . and she loves her husband very much . kelly : that 's obvious . as obvious as how much billy loves her . nick : exactly . kelly : is there something that you would like to say to me ? [ scene_break ] sharon : nobody 's leaning on anybody . you father and i ... we 're rebuilding our friendship . that 's all it is . noah : okay . sharon : i thought that would make you happy . noah : do i want to see my parents get along ? of course . but ... let 's just say that i have seen you two take two steps forward and three steps back before . sharon : well , that was because we were either madly in love or we were furious with each other . but this time , it 's -- it 's comfortable . i support your father . he supports me . noah : sure , that all sounds great , but , mom , let 's be honest . you and dad are both alone . and dad is still messed up over avery . and i do n't want to see either of you getting hurt . dylan : i just do n't want to talk about it anymore . i do n't want to think about it anymore . [ sighs ] avery : well , we can go back to what we were doing before you found out all this . we were on a date , if you recall . and you promised me the night of my life , which , frankly , i 'm still waiting for you to deliver . dylan : i know , but there 's just too many -- avery : i know . there are questions that you need answers to . i know . dylan : the articles that you gave me say that ian ward was finally brought to trial and that he served a short sentence . but after that , there was nothing . there was no mention of him anywhere . avery : i noticed that . i just assumed that maybe -- dylan : he died ? yeah , me too . but it just -- i do n't know . the story feels like it 's unfinished . there 's no obituary . do we know for sure that he 's dead ? avery : well , we can find out right now . nothing . no death record anywhere for ian ward . dylan : can you check the legal databases ? avery : i 'm already on it , and i 'm coming up empty here , too . you know , it is possible that he changed his identity when he got out of prison . he could have died under an assumed name . dylan : maybe he did n't die at all . [ scene_break ] stitch : scotch . neat . mason : you got it . [ scene_break ] sharon : this time will be different , noah . nobody 's gon na get hurt . noah : i hope not . i do n't want to see anything set you back . you have worked too hard to get to where you are . you finally put your mistakes behind you . that 's where they need to stay . [ scene_break ] kelly : whatever 's on your mind , just come out with it . nick : i lost a child , too . turned my whole life upside down -- mine and my daughter 's mother . it overwhelmed us . and we did things that we never thought we would do . and it 's taken us years to get past that . so do yourself a favor and do n't make the same mistakes we did . [ scene_break ] victoria : well , you 're five minutes too late . i just put johnny down . billy : oh . sorry i missed that . victoria : it 's okay . i 'm happy you 're home . you 've been drinking . billy : uh , i stopped at the underground after group , just had a few . that 's all . no big deal . victoria : all right , well , i have some leftovers in the fridge . if you 'd like , i can heat them up for you if you 're hungry . billy : thank you . that sounds nice . [ scene_break ] adam : each day is a chance for renewal , a shot at redemption , an opportunity to balance the karmic scales . today , that is what i choose . chelsea : pancakes are ready . do you want your usual strawberries on top ? adam : i 'm ready for something new . chelsea : i like the sound of that . adam : what i said before about ... having changed , i meant it . but there is one thing that has stayed the same . i love you . chelsea : i love you , too . [ next_on ] kyle : i 'll photograph the files . jack : that 's corporate espionage , and there are serious penalties . michael : paul called . he started asking me a lot of questions . lauren : what kind of questions ? cop : fen baldwin ? fenmore : yeah ? cop : i was sent by paul williams . he wants to talk to you . | victoria shows johnny the pretty decorations at crimson lights . adam and chelsea are kissing , but suddenly he pulls away from her . she wonders what is going on with him . sharon takes her meds as she looks at a pic of cassie and vows to tell nick the truth . nick visits sharon and assures her that she can tell him anything . she is just about to start talking when noah arrives with a tree . billy and kelly go to the underground for drinks . dylan visits avery and lets her know that he read the file on his father , ian ward , and found out some things about his life in prison . dylan no longer blames nikki for her actions in giving him up for adoption years ago . mason , once again , uses devon 's credit card to buy things he wants . devon walks up and notices him on the phone . devon smiles . nick and sharon discuss cassie and her death years ago . hilary joins devon and mason . devon goes to check on something leaving hilary and mason alone . mason tells hilary not to ruin this for him . kelly offers billy encouragement on how to get through delia 's death . victoria notices a rash on johnny 's neck and immediately calls the doctor . stitch walks in to the coffeehouse and offers to look at johnny . stitch tells victoria that it is nothing but a rash from the sweater that johnny was wearing , and it should get better . nick and sharon reminisce about christmases past while noah watches them . chelsea and adam make love . |
avery : is this a bad time ? phyllis : no , no , no . we 're having coffee , and i 'm not in a coma , so it 's an excellent time . avery : ah . jack : can i get you a cup ? avery : no , thank you . i just came to talk . well , actually , to share some news . phyllis : progress . people willingly giving me information . great . hit me . avery : okay . uh , well , uh , you and jack are n't the only ones who are getting married . dylan and i are engaged . kelly : so , we will have a waitstaff with passed appetizers , champagne , and full bar . joe : well , you know what the movers and shakers of g.c . expect . plan on exactly that so that this cocktail party impresses . kelly : that 's what we specialize in . lily : you know , the locals are n't money - hungry land grubbers . you ca n't just give them a few drinks and think they 'll side with you over dylan . joe : you know , this is n't about me versus a coffeehouse . this is about revitalization , construction , investment , the excitement that comes with real change , progress . lily : [ chuckles ] you really do n't have to polish your pitch on me . 'cause , yeah , i know that you 're creating new jobs , but you 're also destroying existing ones , and people will notice that . joe : this really upsets you . well , i thought it was just because i rubbed you the wrong way . you know , i think i 've got an idea that would make this easier for you . dylan : you , uh , look like we did on recon missions . sharon : how 's that ? dylan : uh , a little jumpy , ready to duck and cover . sharon : oh , i was just making sure nick is n't here . i do n't want another blowout -- not now . and no offense , but that goes for avery , too . dylan : all clear . you can have a seat . you want a coffee and a muffin ? sharon : will your coffee make me less jumpy ? dylan : probably not , but it 's free . sharon : [ chuckles ] you have to stop being so nice to me . i 'm not used to it . dylan : uh , sharon , we 're friends . sharon : well , i still ca n't believe you have n't shunned me for what i 've done . dylan : i made a lot of mistakes . i could have gone to jail . i 'm not qualified to point fingers . sharon : well , you were n't well . you got help , and people forgave you . right now , you 're my role model . dylan : might want to aim a little higher . sharon : i regret what i did , and i always will , but right now , i have to fight even to share custody of my daughter , and i have to duck and cover to walk into the coffeehouse that i once owned . dylan : or you can just live your life and fight for what you want ... because nobody 's gon na hand you anything , so how bad do you want what you want ? michael : sweetheart . lauren : yeah ? michael : when did you get up ? lauren : ugh , i could n't sleep . michael : uh - oh . do n't tell me . lauren : yep , i 've been researching prostate - cancer treatments . michael : dr. larson is not a fan of what you 're doing . `` the internet is not our friend , `` end quote . lauren : well , i am not gon na be the one treating you . michael : well , that 's good news . lauren : mm - hmm . actually , i was also researching how cancer affects families , you know , especially adult children . michael : oh , whoa . okay , hold on . do n't tell me that , um , after everything fenmore 's been through , we 're just gon na -- we 're gon na tell him that i 'm sick . hilary : no , you 're fine . doing great , actually . you do n't even need me anymore . neil : oh , no , no , no . do n't get it twisted . the stick is one thing . you , my dear , are something else entirely . ah . hilary : hey , look at you . you 're moving with so much confidence . neil : [ sighs ] hilary : unless that 's really not how you feel . neil : oh , no . i 'm good . why would n't i be ? neil : devon , is that you ? devon : yeah , it is , dad . how 'd you know it was me ? hilary : uh , well , neil -- he is on top of his game today . neil : yeah , i 'm mastering a new skill every day . that 's the plan , my man . devon : does that include sensing when someone you know walks in ? neil : well , like you said , on top of my game . hilary : mm - hmm . neil : there 's nothing to worry about . devon : are you worried about him ? hilary : there 's no need to gang up on me . it was just a little wifely concern . i know you expected to have your sight back by now . neil : yeah , it 's true . but what do we do in life ? you know , we pray for the best and expect the worst and learn how to smell the difference between fresh- brewed dark roast and that weak stuff . devon : really ? neil : now , when did you get so gullible ? [ chuckles ] hey , is he smiling yet ? hilary : not yet . neil : no , but you are . hilary : [ chuckles ] i ca n't help it . you always make me laugh . neil : this lady right here -- she 's a great catch . now , if you stick with me , kid , i 'll show you exactly how to pick up on the right woman . sharon : maybe i 'm not as brave as you are . dylan : it 's not about being brave . it 's doing what you have to do to get your life back . sharon : you sure you want to be seen giving me a pep talk ? some people might not approve . dylan : why do n't you stop worrying about what other people think , okay ? you 're a good mom . you focus on that . sharon : but it might mean fighting with your brother and his lawyer , your girlfriend . dylan : first of all , nick can handle his own . i 'm not worried about him . and avery -- if i started letting my friends down , i would n't be the man she expects me to be . sharon : maybe i have n't paid enough for my sins . maybe i deserve this . dylan : sharon , what you did -- it 's not who you are -- at least not all of it . sharon : not everyone sees it that way . dylan : again with the `` everybody . `` stop with that . i know you . i know nick . it 's a priority to be a good parent for both of you , so you guys got to figure out how to do that and do what you have to do for the sake of your kid . michael : telling fenmore about this now ... well , i do n't think it helps anyone . lauren : so , what are you gon na do ? you gon na pretend ? i mean , do you know how much energy that 's gon na take ? michael : fenmore has finally left all the chaos in his life behind . this is gon na bring him down . you know he 's gon na want to come home and be with us . this is not what he needs . lauren : you 're gon na lie to him on e - mails and texts and phone calls ? michael : i 'm not lying . i 'm omitting . lauren : and what about when he comes home for the holidays ? michael : listen to me . [ clears throat ] i want this christmas to be wonderful for you , for me , for fenmore . i want music and the tree and too much to eat and as little drama as possible . lauren : i should get dressed . and look , here 's a list of questions i made for the oncologist . why do n't you look it over and see if you want to add something ? michael : i will do that . lauren : i think it 's great we 're doing this together -- going to the doctor as a couple . michael : yeah . yes . lauren : i 'm glad you told me . michael : me , too . lauren : we 're gon na get some real answers today . then we 'll know what to do next , right ? [ chuckles ] jack : that 's terrific news , avery . avery : thank you . of course , we have n't set a date , and there 's no big announcement . phyllis : why not ? avery : what ? phyllis : why not a big announcement ? avery : oh , uh , because i 'm -- i 'm not -- we 're -- we 're not trying to steal your thunder . jack : of course not . no one would think that . phyllis : someone would . you think that someone 's me . avery : i 'm not saying you 'd be upset . phyllis : no . you actually did just say that . jack : phyllis , this has been a difficult recovery period , and i say this with all the love in the world -- your reactions have been unpredictable at best . phyllis : i 'm kind of a loose cannon . jack : those are not my words . phyllis : no . you know what ? i am . i am . it 's kind of my claim to fame , is n't it ? even before the stairs and the coma , then i come back , and i 'm even more all over the place . avery : no one faults you for that . phyllis : well , maybe you should because here you are practically apologizing for getting engaged . that is n't right . listen to me . are you listening to me ? avery : yeah . phyllis : you look scared right now . avery : yeah , well , you 're my sister . the fear is ingrained . phyllis : i am incredibly happy for you . you have loved that guy for so many years . now , i do n't know much about your ex , but he sounds like a jerk . avery : [ chuckles ] phyllis : and dylan mcavoy is not a jerk . avery : no , he is not . phyllis : look , and i know i can be a bit reactive from time to time , but i want to hear when good things happen to you , okay , honey ? avery : okay . phyllis : look , contrary to what you all apparently believe about me , i actually enjoy hearing when good things happen to good people . avery : okay . wow . [ chuckles ] jack : it sounds like the beginning of a heartfelt wedding toast . as long as things are good , i 'm out of here . congratulations , best wishes on your engagement . avery : thank you , jack . phyllis : what about mine ? jack : congratulations and best wishes on yours , too . phyllis : so , let me see . avery : oh . phyllis : [ gasps ] avery : do you like it ? phyllis : oh , avery , it 's perfect . avery : it is . he knows me so well . phyllis : ohh . okay , so , details . avery : phyllis , i ca n't . phyllis : what ? come on . i told you i can be happy for you now . avery : yeah , and i have to get to work . phyllis : all right . you working on nick 's custody case against sharon ? avery : you know i 'm not at liberty to say . phyllis : yeah , but i 'm right , are n't i ? that is just one big , extended dysfunctional family . avery : [ sighs ] phyllis : hey , let me testify against sharon . consider it your wedding gift from me . avery : if i need you , i will let you know . in the meantime , will you be happy and just enjoy your engagement ? phyllis : you and me both , kid . yes . avery : all right . see you soon . phyllis : okay . sharon : you 're right . faith is what matters here , and i want her to be with nick and me . dylan : yeah , but nick 's not there yet . sharon : no . he 's too hurt , and he 's too angry . right now , he thinks the way to protect faith is to keep her away from me , and that 's ridiculous . i 've never been a danger to faith , but ripping her out of my life -- now , that would be dangerous . dylan : i do n't think nick 's gon na listen to you right now . so , maybe a mediator , a family therapist ? sharon : no , i could never get him to go to someone like that . i did ask noah to help , though i 'm not sure if that 's gon na happen . i feel bad asking our son to get in the middle of it , but my attorney wants me to fight dirty . dylan : and you do n't ? sharon : no , absolutely not . faith is older now . you know , she 's clever . she 's smart . she 'll know what 's going on . but if nick 's family starts throwing their weight around , i may never visit with faith alone again . dylan : yeah , victor ca n't own every judge in town . sharon : well , he does n't have to . his name 's victor newman . dylan : [ inhales deeply ] [ exhales deeply ] you 're a great mom . that 's something you can prove . you 're capable , you 're employed . sharon : oh , no , i 'm not employed anymore . actually , phyllis took great pleasure in letting me know that i 'm fired . dylan : phyllis ? not jack ? sharon : i do n't know . maybe it was an oversight or something he ... dylan : she ca n't do that . that 's got to be jack 's decision , right ? you go back to jabot , and you get your job back . joe : this whole event makes you feel complicit somehow , right ? as if g.c.a.c . is backing my development project . lily : that 's how it looks , do n't you think ? joe : well , so maybe we move it to a different venue . and maybe it 's time i check into a different hotel . kelly : no , no , no . look how much we got done in one sitting , and i do n't have anything else to concentrate on , which means i can give it my full attention . joe : look , you 're excellent at what you do . i 'd be more than willing to recommend you and the athletic club to a less controversial event . kelly : lily , do n't you agree that we can do this event the way it needs to be done , regardless of other issues ? joe : i can explain to cane that we 're moving it . no harm , no foul . lily : oh , my gosh , it 's fine . okay ? the gcac is happy to handle your event . kelly : and you do n't need to move to another hotel , obviously . joe : but you 're gon na be biting your tongue the entire time . i 'm not a bad guy , lily . lily : i did n't say you are , but you are backing a bad project . joe : okay , that 's your opinion . lily : and here i am , already biting my tongue . joe : i 'm one of the good guys , lily . i 'm gon na prove it to you . lauren : that was educational and very overwhelming . here , why do n't you take surgery ? and i 'll tackle radiation , and then we can switch . michael : do n't forget about hormone therapies . you know , there are three different hormone therapies for one little , tiny prostate cancer . lauren : because it spread to the outside of the prostate . you know , the doctor feels that the combination of all of the treatments would be far more productive . michael : [ scoffs ] therapeutic . none of this sounds therapeutic -- this , uh , herbs , acupuncture . now , if it were a nice massage and martini , that 's therapeutic . lauren : well , if the doctor says that 's okay , then you should go for it . michael : yeah , well , maybe it 'll help stave off the bone - crushing , life- withering side effects he mentioned . lauren : he said possible side effects . michael : yeah , well , i already won the cancer lottery . why not win the side- effects lottery , too ? why have one side effect when you can have them all ? lauren : maybe we should talk to that patient of his that 's in remission . michael : [ scoffs ] yeah , i 'm already the star of my own cancer show . i 'm not ready to share the spotlight . lauren : remission , honey . he said remission . michael : he also mentioned getting a second opinion . lauren : and i think we should do that immediately . what are you doing ? michael : i am not yet a full - time patient . i am still an attorney . i 'm gon na go to my job , and i 'm gon na forget about prostates and treatment and all of this , and for , you know , a few hours , i 'm gon na pretend to have my old life . lily : [ sighs ] god , can you believe that guy ? kelly : who ? what ? oh , joe ? lily : he 's just always on , you know ? he 's just always working it . kelly : yeah , i know . i hate charming guys . lily : no , i 'm serious . and acting like he would take his business elsewhere like he 's doing me a favor ? kelly : or maybe as the client , he feels like he should n't have to defend his event . lily : whatever . either way , he 's playing us . kelly : well , i personally do n't mind . i mean , he 's cane 's friend , and business is business . lily : well , then why ca n't he keep it business ? why does he have to go through this whole thing about charming people and flirting and playing games ? it 's insulting . kelly : has it been that bad ? lily : yes . i mean , whatever . i do n't know . no . i just -- cane says it 's just how the guy goes through life and i should n't take it personally . kelly : has he overtly hit on you ? lily : no . he would n't . i do n't know . i just feel slimy after being around him , like he 's playing cane and me , which he is . kelly : well , some guys are just like that , you know ? the charm oozes . like i said , i hate them . [ sighs ] i 'm sorry . i do n't mean to sound completely bitter . lily : no , you do n't sound bitter . you just sound hurt , and i 'm really sorry jack did that to you . kelly : me , too . lily : the staff told me what happened with you and phyllis . kelly : oh , i 'm so sorry . that was completely unprofessional . lily : no , screw professional . knowing phyllis , she probably pushed your buttons . kelly : oh , she did . every button i have ... twice . lots of cheap shots and low blows , and i got right down in the mud with her . told her that what jack and i had together was n't just some cheap fling -- that it was real and special . lily : ouch . kelly : i wanted phyllis to hurt just as much as i do . only difference is she has jack to comfort her . me ... i 'm on my own . jack : no avery ? phyllis : no . she had to go play super lawyer . jack : well , good . put that down . come here . phyllis : wow . jack : wow , indeed . phyllis : what was that for ? jack : because i love you , and i thought it was amazing how you handled avery earlier . phyllis : thank you . i appreciate you saying that . but at the same time , it offends the hell out of me . jack : well , no , it was a compliment . i thought you handled avery 's engagement announcement with grace and charm . phyllis : why do i get extra points for that ? she is my sister . she 's happy . i 'm her sister . i 'm happy for her . it should n't be some big feat of heroism for me not flipping out on someone . jack : you 're right . i was being overly cautious . phyllis : well , look , you 're right , because i 've been flipping out ever since i got back to town . and , of course , almost annihilating kelly does n't exactly make me look warm and cuddly . jack : i think we agreed to put all that behind us . if you 've changed your mind , i can get flak jackets for the whole town . phyllis : no . i 'm okay . i am the mature , responsible [ inhales deeply ] grateful- to - be - alive me . jack : well , i may have to kiss you again . phyllis : i - i just am going to reserve the right to go off on people who mess with summer or daniel or lucy or you . jack : absolutely . but we keep the past in the past , right ? phyllis : yeah , as long as kelly stays out of my eyeline . jack : okay , here we go . phyllis : no , i 'm just saying , you know , this , us -- i woke up for this , so i am going to reserve the right to protect it . jack : so am i . avery : yes , the patient 's name is sharon newman . this is a notification to expect a subpoena tomorrow regarding her ect records . right . the subpoena will give you no choice . thank you . joe : well , you still do that thing . yeah , twitch with your brow when you get all worked up . yeah , it used to be over your law books , and on occasion , it was for me . but if i do recall correctly , most of the time , it ended up well for both of us . avery : what do you want , joe ? joe : to tell you you 're making a mistake marrying dylan mcavoy . sharon : i am the reason jack thought he had a daughter and then the reason she was taken away . trying to convince him to give me my job back ... dylan : you were married to him once , right ? sharon : yeah , i was . dylan : he never made any mistakes ? sharon : of course he did . he knows it . dylan : is he a good guy ? i mean , he seems like a decent guy . sharon : he is . so is nick , but nick insists he 's never gon na forgive me . dylan : we 're not talking about nick . we 're talking about jack . we 're not talking about marriage . we 're talking about your job . you were hired to do a job , and you 're good at it . sharon : you 're talking about walking into jabot and asking for a favor from a man who i hurt . besides , you know , maybe the point is n't even the job . maybe the judge would like to see me be a stay - at - home mom . dylan : so , you lose nick . you lose your job . you lose being able to walk in here and sit down at the coffeehouse . i mean , how much can one person lose ? sharon : i do n't know . i do n't want to find out . dylan : that 's why you need this . you need to know that you do n't deserve to lose everything you ever had , and if it starts by asking for your job back , so be it . do it for faith . hilary : so , is neil on his way to see lily ? devon : uh , yeah , the cabby 's all set to help him into the athletic club if he needs , but the doorman and the valet know neil , so he 'll be fine . hilary : why do you think she wanted to see him ? devon : i have no idea . but , uh , do you mind if we just enjoy each other right now ? 'cause we do n't get spend that much time together . hilary : i really need to get to the office . devon : right this second ? you ca n't sit and talk with me ? come on . i had a dream about you the other night . i dreamt that we were laying in bed , and we fell asleep in each others ' arms and woke up the exact same way hilary : that 's interesting . thought you 'd be dreaming about gwen by now . lily : you know i love you . neil : i know you do , and i love you , too . stop trying to butter my bread . lily : i 'm not . i 'm just -- i 'm explaining that i love you , and i do n't know . i just felt like at thanksgiving , it seemed like you were trying a little too hard to seem okay , and i do n't know if it 's because you feel like you ca n't talk to us , but i 'm just worried that if you do n't talk ... neil : what ? go on . lily : i 'm just really worried that you might start drinking again . am i crazy and out of line ? neil : no . lily , you 're not crazy . i - i am an alcoholic , and i - i always will be . lily , i can remember the taste and the burn of the very last drink that i had . i am tired of braille , walking canes , and going out in public , and i know that people are staring at me . so , yeah . yeah , some days , i feel like drinking is the only answer . i know it 's not gon na restore my eyesight , but , damn it , it 's gon na help me take away the pain just for a few minutes . lily : just please do n't start again , okay ? neil : where are you ? i 'm sorry . hey , i am so sorry , but i had to . i had to tell you the truth , lily . lily : no , i 'm glad you did , and i 'm gon na tell you the truth , too . you have a lot of people who love you . you have me , you have devon , you have hilary , and you have a little boy who wants you to read to him . neil : oh , god , i know . moses . i know . that 's the main reason why i - i do n't pick up that first drink , baby . lily : good . so , how tired are you of learning braille ? [ both chuckle ] neil : man , i 'm -- loud and proud . i 'm standing strong . lily : okay . i have a surprise for you . neil : yeah ? what you got ? lily : i ordered a couple of books in braille to read to moses . neil : that 's excellent . thank you from me and moses for that . lily : yeah . do you want to try right now ? here . kelly : [ gasps ] good morning . jack : morning . kelly : excuse me . jack : kelly , wait . kelly : yes ? jack : this is gon na happen again -- the two of us in the same room . we maybe have to figure out a way to deal with it . kelly : it 's not a problem for me , jack , as long as your fiancée is n't involved . jack : you have to understand . kelly : i -- jack : phyllis lost a year of her life . kelly : i do understand loss , jack . i know what it can do to a person -- the way it makes your soul dry up because it 's easier not to feel , and then the world gives you a reason to feel , and suddenly , you 're a raw wound all over again . jack : phyllis fully intends to back off . kelly : is that what she told you ? jack : she did . kelly : and you believed her ? jack : look , her behavior towards you was inexcusable . kelly : but you 're excusing it anyway . jack : i am trying to explain her to you . kelly : jack , all that year asleep did for phyllis was give her an excuse to be an even bigger bitch than she was before . sharon : jack ? phyllis : ugh . this is really not happening right now . sharon : i 'm looking for jack . when will he be back ? phyllis : why ? did you bring a dna test saying mariah is his ? sharon : i 'll come back later . phyllis : that might be tough when i tell security to bar the door . you are no longer a jabot employee . sharon : jack hired me . it 's up to him to terminate my employment . phyllis : you came to convince jack to keep you on ? sharon : it 's his company . phyllis : and i am his fiancée . sharon : which has nothing to do with my job . phyllis : sharon , you need to get a grip . he is never , ever going to side with you over me . devon : you 're jealous of the woman that you handpicked to be my girlfriend ? hilary : [ sighs ] i do n't care what you do . devon : what are you talking about ? yes , you -- you obviously care . you care like i care that you go home and get in bed with my father every night . and i do n't say anything 'cause this is the situation that we got ourselves in , but , i mean , you 're getting all riled up over a half - lipped kiss with a girl that you picked . hilary : i know . i have no business being jealous , b it plays in my head . and you can go and kiss any woman you want in public ... except me . devon : and you do n't think i want to ? i mean , really , i see you every day , and i have to avoid you . seeing you with neil -- that 's worse . i mean , i do n't know what else i can do . i do n't know what we can do . neil : `` bumpy just watched the ants go by . `` lily : [ gasps ] dad ! that was so good . you nailed that . neil : no , i did n't . stop it . lily : yes , you did . i did n't realize you made so much progress . neil : lily , i have n't made any progress at all . lily : what are you talking about ? you just read the book . neil : i know this book . i know this book like the back of my hand . you know , i 've read it a million times to mattie , charlie , and now moses . lily : oh , um ... neil : your dad 's a fake . i 'm getting nowhere fast with this braille expertise , are n't i ? lily : i 'm really sorry . i should n't have pushed you . i 'm just gon na take the books back . neil : no , no , no . you 're not gon na take the books back , okay ? i 'm not gon na drink over this . i 'm not gon na do that . i am just gon na -- i 'm gon na try harder . lily : really ? well , in that case , i have another book . `` the squishy meatball . `` you do n't know that one by heart , do you ? neil : sadly , i do n't . lily : [ chuckles ] neil : but it sounds like my kind of story . [ both chuckle ] lily : okay . well , let 's try it . come on . here . lauren : do you really have to go ? michael : huh ? to work ? yeah , that 's why i make big bucks , huh ? lauren : i thought you wanted to get a second opinion . michael : that would be best . lauren : all right , well , uh , i 'll start researching oncologists . michael : i 'll take care of it . lauren : but i thought you were busy . michael : i can multitask . lauren : but , honey , this close to the holidays , the doctors book up . i mean , we may not even get in till after the 1st of the year . michael : well , all the better . and then we can enjoy the holidays . lauren : dr. larson would prefer that you decide on a treatment sooner , rather than later . michael : well , if we go with another oncologist , dr. larson will no longer be an issue . lauren : well , i do n't understand why you ca n't just take the morning off . michael : because i ca n't ! lauren : honey , the sooner you start treatment -- michael : what , lauren ? ! the sooner i 'll be all better ? lauren : is n't that what we want ? michael : it 's the side effects . what if all this treatment does is make it so i ca n't be a real husband to you ever again ? avery : i will not have you disrupting my work . joe : well , i just stopped by to invite michael to the party i 'm having at the g.c.a.c . avery : okay , well , if you 're delivering party invitations personally , you must be on a very tight schedule . michael is n't here . feel free to make an appointment with our assistant . joe : so , nothing ? i tell you you should n't marry dylan , and you act like you never heard it . avery : i heard it , and i do n't care . joe : you know what this is about ? timing , avery . that ring does n't represent this internal bond between you and dylan . it has to do with me . neil : `` and it wobb -- wobb -- wobbled . it wobbled and wigg -- wiggled and jigg -- jiggled . it squish -- squish -- squishled ? `` wait a minute , now . `` squishled `` is not a word , so `` squish -- squishled until it came to a stop . `` yeah . moses is really gon na like this book . except can you please confirm for me that `` squishled `` is not a word , my dear ? 'cause i 've never heard of ... heard of it before . hilary : you knew that i was with neil . you knew that this was how it had to be . devon : so then i got to like it ? i have to be happy that you go home with him and you go to bed with him and you wake up with him ? an i mean , i got to be happy that he gets to spend every second with you that i do n't get to have ? hilary : no . but you ca n't punish me every time i see you . devon : that 's not what i want to do , okay ? what i want ... i ca n't have . hilary : me , too . all we have is this . devon : yeah , but not here . i mean , if all we get is what 's left over , i do n't want things to be like that . hilary : me either . devon : let 's get out of here . avery : you have an epic level of self - importance . you know that ? my engagement is about many things . you are not one of them . joe : why propose now ? look , dylan just wants to stake his claim now that i 'm back in your life . avery : but you 're really not , joe . you 've moved here , apparently , but you are not back in my life . joe : we have history . avery : yes , we have history . we have history . we were married . it did n't work out . dylan and i -- joe , i am not proud of my infidelity . i am not . but dylan and i have built something together . it 's real . it 's honest . and trust me , it has nothing to do with you . joe : maybe not for you , but for dylan , it ... you know , feel free to stop by the party . it 's always nice to see you . dylan : [ sighs ] that guy can not give it a rest , can he ? avery : evidently not . dylan : what 'd he say this time ? avery : well , he wanted me to realize that he 's the reason you proposed . dylan : he said that ? avery : stop . stop . listen , i know you . i know us . i 'm just not sure i know joe anymore . and i ca n't figure out what he 's up to . jack : i know you 're angry , but i have never known you to be cruel . kelly : me cruel ? me ? jack : you have every right to be angry . this is not the way to handle it . kelly : this is n't -- i should n't -- jack , all i have ever heard about phyllis is how over - the - top she is , that she 's hell on wheels . jack : not from me , you did n't . kelly : and clearly , it is true . but i 'm the one whose behavior is n't living up to your standards ? jack : phyllis is passionate and intense ... kelly : oh , the endless tribute starts again . jack : ... has pulled more than her share of stunts over the years . she also fell down a flight of stairs and was rendered comatose for a year . if you 're mad at me , be mad at me . phyllis is not the bad guy here . i am . kelly : phyllis is a bully , and i am not a victim . and if she comes near me again , i will not back down . sharon : this is n't about taking sides , phyllis . jack and i have our own history . i provided a service for jabot , and i did my job well . phyllis : you see , i do n't get it . do you really think that jack will ever forgive you for what you did to him , to summer , to nick ? no one will forgive you ever . sharon : well , not everyone is you , phyllis . most people have a heart and a soul and some human decency , but you -- you just go on judging me , ignoring what you 've done in your life and who you 've hurt . maybe for once in your life , you need to take a good , long look at yourself before you come after me . lauren : michael . i love you . and making love to you is wonderful . you know , it 's hot and loving and gentle and fierce . but that 's not all we are and all that we have . i need you . i need your wit , and i need your humor . i need your support . i do . you know , the way that you calm me down , the way that you make me crazy . but those treatments -- we need those treatments because all of us -- fen , me , scotty , kevin -- we all need you . michael : those treatments -- i mean , those treatments might not even work . we ca n't know that . but we do know that they might ruin our sex life . they might make me needy physically and emotionally , make me dependent on you for all the sordid little details of daily life , rip every ounce of romance away from us , and i will become this thing you look after , not the man that you once loved . lauren : it has n't even happened yet , and you 're acting like we 've lost it all . honey , i love you so much , and i will stand by you no matter what . michael : last time things got tough , you did n't stand by me . lauren : [ sighs ] michael : last time , you slept with another man . [ next_on ] lily : why did you invite hilary to come to your private suite ? paul : chris and i are gon na have a baby . and i have you to thank for it . adam : or what it was like to stand there and watch your son go blind , knowing you could n't do a damn thing about it ! sage : except run down a child ! adam : damn it , that is not what happened ! | lily continues to butt heads with joe about the warehouse district development project and later tells kelly that she ca n't shake the feeling that joe is hiding something about the project from her and cane . lily tells neil that she is worried that his blindness might cause him to want to drink again . neil admits that he has been tempted to drink again but thoughts of his family keep him from drowning his sorrows in the bottle . devon and hilary continue to be frustrated about only having stolen moments together but resign themselves to the fact that it will have to be that way for a while . |
john : ashley . my beauty . ashley : daddy . jack : billy 's a grown man . he brought this on himself . phyllis : billy just lost his wife . you just yanked his job from him . i do n't know is this is the time for tough love . jack : this is exactly the time for tough love . he just put in jeopardy everything my father built . you mess with this company , there are repercussion , even when you 're family . phyllis : oh , jack . he went after victor . so did i. i gunned just as hard for him as billy did . so , what ? does that mean you 're gon na boot me from the company , too ? jack : [ sighs ] [ cork pops ] adam : whoo ! chelsea : ooh ! adam : all right . what are we toasting to ? the holidays ? a toast to our son ? us ? we should toast to us , babe . chelsea : how about the fact that you came home from the office today . adam : i mean , you know , it 's go -- it 's good . it 's , um -- it 's good . it 's not romantic . i like my toasts to have a lyrical quality to them . how about your beauty ? we could toast to your beauty . chelsea : no , listen . that 's what i 'm saying is you coming home from the office today is romantic . it means we have a normal life after everything you 've been through . we 're just normal people having a normal life . i mean , not that you and i are really normal , by any means . adam : no , no , no . and do n't say that again . lightning will strike . chelsea : [ chuckles ] it 's good , though . adam : it is good . chelsea : and i 'm happy . adam : i 'm happy , too . [ knock on door ] adam : and i would have drank to that , but , uh -- chelsea : you know what ? it 's probably sage . she 's probably lonely next door . victor . hi . victor : hello , chelsea . how are you ? chelsea : good . victor : my boy . adam : how are you ? victor : you 're celebrating already ? how did you hear ? adam : how did we hear what ? victor : the abbotts have conceded defeat . victory is ours . devon : at least joe was smart enough to cop a plea with christine . cane : well , he admitted to extorting money from you and for framing me , so ... he 's gon na start his sentence immediately . devon : out of state , too . he 'll be out of our lives . lily : for how long ? cane : minimum sentence is six years . devon : you do n't have to be afraid anymore . lily : thank you . thank you both . just being alone with him in that cabin -- him blocking the door and the look in his eyes . it -- i 'm just really grateful that you both showed up . i 'm glad it 's finally over . cane : we do n't know if it is 'cause we do n't know who took hilary . we know it was n't joe . and dr. neville makes no sense . so there is someone else behind this , and whoever it is , we will find them . neil : how many times are we gon na go over this ? somehow , that medication you 're taking is making you think that you 're in love with me , but you 're not in love with me . you ca n't be . you 're in love with devon . you married devon , and i refuse to come between you two . you got that ? hilary : there is nothing to come between , neil . neil : i ca n't do this . hilary : then why did you even come ? you could have said all of this over the phone . neil : i came here because you texted me to come over . that 's why . dr. neville : actually , i sent you the text . hello , partner . long time , no see . mrs. hamilton . sage : sorry . there 's not much in the pantry yet . nikki : oh , please . do n't worry about that . this is lovely . i just wanted to see how you 're settling in . but we do miss you at the ranch . sage : i ca n't go back there , nikki . nikki : well , you know , sometimes healing is easier when you 're not alone . sage : well , i 'm not alone . i mean , not all the time . and nick 's not alone , either . we 're both doing what we have to do . nikki : well , i do n't know . he seems a little lonely to me , just pained . and i do n't say that to make you feel guilty . i just think that nicholas feels things more deeply than he 's willing to talk about . sage : i know . right now , this is where i need to be -- away from nick and all the reminders . sharon 's doctor agrees . nikki : really ? sage : mm - hmm . nikki : living here , in this apartment that you used to share with adam ? she 's okay with that ? sage : chelsea and adam have been very wonderful to me -- supportive and non- judgmental . chelsea even invited me to her son 's preschool pageant . guess she knows i 'm not gon na burst into tears , so i guess that 's progress . nikki : well ... that 's very convincing . but i know better . sage : nikki , i do n't mean to be rude , but i 'm really not okay with one more person thinking that they know how i feel about this . nikki : honey , i do know how you feel . i lost a baby -- a perfect , beautiful baby that should have had a wonderful life . it leaves such a hole in your heart . you need love to heal that , maybe even the kind of love that created the child to begin with . adam : you know , i told jack to let it go , let billy take the fall for what he had done . victor : well , fortunately for us , he declined to do so . chelsea : a $ 500 million settlement ? can jabot even survive without that capital ? victor : it 'll be pretty tough . adam knew how to get to jack . he threatened to sue jabot . adam : well , i appreciate your faith in me . victor : that 's why i brought you onboard . i trust your instincts . chelsea : well , um , it 's awesome . congratulations , victor . you finally have what you 've always wanted . and i finally have what i 've always wanted , which is my husband back home . victor : yes . he 's at home . and look how beautifully you have decorated this whole damn place . i mean , that 's beautiful . look at that . chelsea : but , you know , i just mean now that you do n't need him at newman enterprises anymore , so ... mission accomplished . i mean , was n't that the deal ? adam 's out of a job now ? victor : well , what he decides to do in the future -- that 's his decision . john : you look a bit pale . and i know why . ashley : daddy , i know why you 're here . you 're disappointed in me , are n't you ? because i let victor decimate jabot . john : mnh - mnh . the business is not my priority . you and your siblings are . but i really have to talk to you . ashley , you have to admit what 's wrong here . honey , it 's the only way . ashley : i want abby to marry ben . you know that , right ? john : yeah . ashley : i want them to get married . i want them to be happy . i want them to get on with their lives . john : i see . so , you fainted because of your daughter 's love life . i do n't think so . ashley : well , i 'm happy we agree on that . john : you know , you are a woman of science , and you know what this is . ashley : i mean , it 's -- it 's low blood sugar . and i - i 'm stupid . i should be carrying a protein bar with me all the time , every day . john : no , no , no . you 're not gon na find it in there . now , remember who you are . you are a fighter . you 're not a quitter . ashley : how am i a quitter ? why are you more concerned about me than you are jabot , daddy ? john : because you are . and with good reason . i love you . ashley : i love you , too , daddy . ashley : oh . jack : you and billy are completely different issues . phyllis : oh , really ? we both were after the same plan to bring down the black knight . you just banished him from the jabot kingdom . wh - why not me ? jack : billy is a danger to himself and to this company right now . phyllis : oh , evidently , so am i . so , should i just go back up my box of things or ... ? jack : no , he just sucked you into his plan . phyllis : because i am such a weak - willed person who does n't know her own mind ? jack : no , because he exploited your pain and anger . phyllis : nobody exploits me . not anymore . jack : you did n't want the world to know about marco , so i settled with victor . it was the only way to get out of this . phyllis : you paid victor money after what he did to me , to us . jack : no . that payment was for the sake of our privacy and to keep my brother out of prison . now that he 's in the clear , i do n't have to put up with his complete lack of self - control . phyllis : but you 'll put up with me ? because you pity me ? because you feel guilty or you -- you need to protect me for some reason ? jack : you 're damn right i do . and i do n't apologize for that . phyllis , we are married . you 're my wife . phyllis : and that 's what this is all about . i am your wife . we took vows that we were gon na stand by each other all the way , but you did n't even make it to our wedding night ! dr. neville : i want you to follow my finger without moving your head . well done . neil : doc , are you out of your mind coming here ? dr. neville : not at all . i 'm just checking on a very special patient ... who , according to what i read , received some first - class medical care by me . neil : yeah ? is that right ? the cops -- if they find you here , they 're gon na arrest us both , probably gwen , maybe even hilary . dr. neville : except that 's not gon na happen , is it ? well , mrs. hamilton , i ca n't thank you enough for everything you 've done for me , for what you said about my work , your recovery in your interview . i mean , thanks to you , some people think i 'm a miracle worker . i am touched . i mean , it 's all true , but i 'm touched . and i 'm sure you are , too , considering she did n't out you as the man who had her stashed in a boathouse . you really should get rid of that canoe . i think there are things living in it . hilary : okay , you both saved my life . and i would tell anyone that . dr. neville : well , i have a lawyer standing by just in case the d.a . gets frisky . and , of course , it goes without saying -- i wo n't mention anything if you do n't . right , partner ? neil : [ chuckles ] yeah . there is no partnership . hilary has recovered . dr. neville : oh , no . she 's done more than that . she 's recovered and the word is out there . that 's fantastic . it 's an opportunity to change things for both you and me . if i 'm a hero , you can be , too . that article means i 'll be published . if i 'm recognized as a visionary , there will grants , there will be patents . but that dream needs to be subsidized . the world is changing , mr. winters , and what i need is a grateful and motivated investor . neil : you picked the wrong guy to blackmail . you 've been paid already . now leave town . dr. neville : [ chuckles ] i thought you of all people would understand . appreciate . obviously , you do n't . that is a crying shame . mrs. hamilton ... thank you . hilary : why did n't you just give him the money ? you know he can out you whenever he wants . neil : you think he 's going to incriminate himself in the process ? never gon na happen , hilary . hilary : well , what if he 's just trying to help other people like me ? he 's the reason i have a second chance ... to get things right . neil : you do n't need to be grateful to neville or to me . good night . devon : i have to respect hilary 's decision . so , no , we 're not going to search for anyone else . she just wants us all to move on with our lives . cane : look , i understand that . the rest of us feel the same way . but whoever took her put all of this in motion , and without that , i would not have been framed , i would not have been arrested . there is someone still messing with us , and we are still paying for this . devon : i understand that . we are all in this . but hilary 's the one who lost the most in everything . okay ? and if this is what she needs to move on with her life , then so be it . lily : yeah , but has she moved on ? i mean , she 's still clinging to dad , living in the past . that 's not a marriage . neither of you deserve that . cane : well , if you 've made up your mind , there 's nothing i can say to convince you , so excuse me . devon : you okay ? lily : he does n't want to forgive me . devon : maybe he just needs time . lily : it 's not gon na change anything . he basically said that at the cabin . devon : yeah , but , lily , you and cane love each other . there 's always hope . lily : you love hilary . where 's your hope ? devon : that 's very different . 'cause , like i said , you and cane love each other . hilary does n't love me anymore . so it 's -- you know , when you try to be with someone who does n't want to be with you , it 's just more pain waiting to happen . phyllis : i 'm sorry for that honeymoon comment . jack : no , no , no . do n't ever apologize for that . if i could erase what happened , believe me , i would . phyllis : we both have been affected by what victor did . he had you he - held hostage by a crazy woman who told you i was dead , and now you have to feel guilty because you did what it took to get your life back . jack : no , i have blood on my hands . i deserve my guilt . phyllis : but that 's what this is about . you were coming back to your loving wife , and who was there ? it was me , oblivious because i got sucked in by that pig . i mean , god , jack , you have to resent that -- that i swallowed the lies and the explanations . jack : we both have pain and rage and guilt and shame , but we have each other . we are here now . i am here with you , for you . we 've been so far . we can go farther . but i need to know you 're with me . ashley : hey . jack 's right . if we let this tear us apart , then victor wins . sage : you were with jack abbott ? ma - maybe that 's why victor does n't like him . nikki : oh , well , there are many reasons why he does n't like him , but that is definitely one of them . jack and i were happy . the pregnancy was going so smoothly . baby was healthy . there was an accident . nikki : damn it , victor , will you please listen to me ? ! victor : i 'm not gon na listen to you , okay ? i 'm gon na talk to my daughter . now , leave me alone ! sage : victor was there ? nikki : yeah . i went into labor . but it was too soon . nikki : the baby 's dead ? jack : he was just too tiny . nikki : [ crying ] no ! oh , god . a b -- a boy that you always wanted . oh , my god . i 'm sorry . oh , god help me . i 'm sorry , jack . nikki : [ sniffles ] sage : you were n't with your son just like i was n't with christian . nikki : no . and that haunted me . i felt so lost . of course , jack blamed victor . sage : you and jack did n't make it . nikki : honey , the point is when i say that i know what you 're going through , i really do . something like that changes you , and it changes your relationship . but that does n't mean that you ca n't move forward with nicholas . he loves you so much . he needs you . sage : maybe what we have -- what we had was n't strong enough to begin with . you and jack were n't meant to be . and maybe nicholas and i are n't meant to be . not every story has a happy ending . victor : you know , adam can leave newman enterprises any time he chooses . but i 'm sure he 'll take on something challenging , something bold and risky . chelsea : but not too risky . victor : your husband is a chip off the old block . and we do n't do anything halfway , now do we , adam ? adam : mnh . we did have a deal to bring down paragon , restore some of the revenue that we had lost at newman . chelsea : uh , right . but that 's over now . adam : it 's over . yeah , no , that 's done . but , you know , now we have to use that revenue and rebuild newman , make sure the world knows that newman ca n't be defeated , right ? that we 're back . i mean , that 's a -- that 's a hell of a task . chelsea : but then , you know , when does it end ? victor : well , that 's the point , chelsea . it does n't end . there 's always a challenge , always something to be overcome . and that 's what we 're like . that 's what makes us tick . that is what unites us . cheers . devon : hey . hilary : hey . may i join you ? devon : yeah . of course you can . is everything okay ? is your suite all right ? hilary : yeah . no . it 's fine . devon : are you here for dinner ? i can tell the chef it 's you . he 'll make you anything you want . hilary : no , i do n't want dinner . it 's something else , and i think you might be the only person who can help . devon : whatever it is , name it . hilary : will you , um , invest in dr. neville 's research ? devon : [ sighs ] why would i invest in someone who should be locked up ? hilary : i 'm alive because of him . i have my memories back because of him . devon : you probably would have had your memories back a lot sooner if you were in a hospital with a real doctor . hilary : you do n't know that . devon : hilary , the only reason i did n't say anything was to protect you . hilary : and your father . you do n't want neil in prison any more than i do . and dr. neville -- he only cares about his research . devon : so , he 's blackmailing you ? he 's blackmailing all of us ? hilary : no . not in so many words . but you met him . you know him . he 's unpredictable . devon : and that 's exactly the kind of guy i 'd like to be in business with . hilary : but he 's also brilliant , okay ? and this research means a lot to him . it means more to him than somebody else 's freedom . devon : the guy 's a creep . but he 'll get his money . just ... tell him to call me . hilary : you 're a good man , devon . thank you . devon : you 're welcome . victor : well , may this be one of many such newman celebrations . chelsea : we can only hope . victor : nice to see the two of you together . okay ? and by the way , tell connor that santa got his e - mail , you know ? adam : [ chuckles ] victor : and he will not be disappointed christmas morning . chelsea : no , he wo n't be . he finally has his dad home , so ... adam : there you go . victor : i 'm happy for all of you . and i 'm gon na say hello to sage . apparently nikki 's visiting , so ... chelsea : oh . victor : ... i 'm gon na check in . sage : good . i 'm glad , actually . she needs as much support as she can get right now . we 've been trying to help her , but ... victor : when i think of what she has lost , what she has gone through , she needs all the support and love we can all give her . anyway , goodbye , sweetheart . chelsea : bye . victor : [ smooches ] son . adam : dad . victor : i 'm proud of you . adam : you hear that ? proud of me . that 's really something , huh ? chelsea : oh . now you 're talking . you did n't have much to say before victor left other than the fact that you would be happy to stay at newman enterprises ? adam : well , yeah . you know , i was overwhelmed by the old man 's good cheer . you know ? chelsea : adam , if i had a drink of champagne every time he used the word `` family , `` i would be passed out by now . you know he does that intentionally just to get to you , right ? and -- and it works . adam : it 's not done for my benefit , babe . he -- he -- you know , that 's just -- that 's how he talks . he talks that way . you know that . family all the time . chelsea : but is n't that why you 're staying at newman ? for his attention , for his affection , to feel like you 're finally part of the family ? adam : babe , that 's not a bad reason to stay at a job . chelsea : just like that ? you inflict paragon on him even though it completely risked me and connor , and suddenly all is just forgotten and forgiven ? adam : look , it 's hard to hold a grudge against somebody who got you out of a prison sentence . look across the hall , all right , at sage . she 's mourning the loss of a child . she 's having marital problems . look at us . i 'm not stupid . i know what i have . i got you . i got connor . quite frankly , that 's all that matters to me . chelsea : it 's more than that , adam . victor has some hold on you . it 's a thin line between love and hate , so ... which one is it ? victor : so , uh , why are n't you back at the ranch ? sage : victor , nikki already tried that . victor : well , if you do n't want to move back , that 's okay . sage : i 'm good being here right now . victor : this is your old place , right ? i mean , right across from a man you used to call gabe . sage : it 's helpful to have friends nearby . victor : especially considering what you 've gone through . and i guess you have some difficulties in your marriage to nick right now . nikki : but nicholas loves sage . victor : you know , we newman men are driven . we go after things . sometimes we do it in a ruthless manner . one could call us self - centered . very difficult to have relationships that last . sage : but nick has tried . victor , it 's me . i take responsibility for this . victor : well , if you want to move somewhere else , you have my support . sage : are you trying to get rid of me ? jack : victor has n't won anything but some money . we have jabot . we have family . phyllis : minus your brother , who has just been fired . i mean , between that and the money , victor 's just dancing on john abbott 's grave . ashley : i think my father would have other priorities right now , phyllis . jack : what does that mean ? and why do you look so pale ? ashley : oh , i 'm sorry . maybe losing half a billion dollars does n't exactly put color in a person 's cheeks . but , you know , jabot is n't really about capital , is it ? it 's about ... passion and focus and the collective will of everybody involved , right ? phyllis : that 's your reaction to billy being fired ? because you could actually reverse that decision as c.e.o . ashley : well , i trust jack . as a matter of fact , i trust the two of you together . i think you can do what dad did , you know ? i think you can rebuild jabot again . jack : yeah . the three of us can work together and make this happen . yeah . ashley : well , you 're gon na have to do it without me , jackie . i 'm stepping down as c.e.o . jack : you 're resigning ? ! i realize this victor thing has been a really big mess , but take a vacation . take a sabbatical . ashley : jack , it 's the best thing for me and it 's the best thing for jabot if i step aside , okay ? i 'm out . phyllis : is this about billy ? is this about me ? ashley : no , no . and i 'm gon na stay on the board , but the day - to - day -- i 'm just not interested in it anymore . phyllis : well , what about co - ceo . ? jack needs you . ashley : but he 's got you , phyllis . and i mean this with all sincerity . you both have so much passion and ... you have a lot of brains , and you -- you can make this company great again . jack : whoa , whoa , whoa . and what are you gon na do with your time ? wedding planning ? ashley : [ chuckles ] no , i think i 'll find something to do . [ sighs ] dad would want this . okay ? jack : okay , no , no , no . it 's not okay . something 's wrong . tell me what it is . we 'll make it right . ashley : look -- jack : do n't make any decisions that you 're gon na regret . ashley : i love you . this is the best thing , okay ? okay . victor : why would i want to get rid of you ? nikki : victor certainly did n't come here to upset you or to convince you to leave . victor : of course not . i mean , if you want to move , that 's your choice . you can go anywhere you like . i 'm just suggesting , in case the two of you do n't find a way back to one another , then i 'm there to help you . i mean , this is not the place for you to continue living in , is it ? you lived a lie in here . you were married to gabriel bingham in here . sage : but that 's over now , victor , and adam and chelsea are happily married . it 's very reassuring to see that . you do n't have anything to worry about . victor : okay , well , just know that if you need help , i 'll be there to give it to you . okay ? nikki : we 're both here for you . and if victor is right , if this place turns out to not be a good fit , there is always room for you at the ranch . okay ? now , we 're gon na get out of your hair and say good night . you take it easy . victor : all right , sage . you take care of yourself , okay ? sage : okay . victor : here we go . i 'll take it . nikki : thank you , darling . victor : mm - hmm . adam : let 's get back to romance , all right ? i 'll -- i 'll grab two new glasses . let 's do that , okay ? chelsea : no , i mean it . i mean it . what -- what does victor have on you ? adam : sweetheart , not every interaction with my father has something to do with blackmail , okay ? chelsea : okay . does this one ? adam : [ sighs ] what do you want to hear ? sweetheart , you want to hear that you 're right ? you 're right . okay ? you 're right . it 's like what you said in the hospital room the other day . i did n't want to accept that my father was reaching out to me . ever since i found out that victor newman was my father , i 've been on the outside looking in . i 'm in the circle now . i 'm in the circle . he wants me in there . and quite frankly , i think i 've earned it . you want me to admit that i care ? i care . you were right . chelsea : i just think that you can gain victor 's respect and approval without having to be his right - hand man . i mean , what have you said to me for so long ? you 've said for so long we need to have a life separate from victor . adam : yeah . chelsea : so , let 's do that . because , adam , when he does n't shine his light on you , there 's darkness , and it scares me . adam : babe , i do n't need victor newman shining his light on me to survive , okay ? i have this wonderful life . you -- you have your company free and clear . we do n't need him there . i 've got connor . i 've got you . we 've got -- i know it 's important , okay ? i 'm not gon na let anyone ruin that , and that includes me . [ knock on door ] chelsea : [ scoffs ] victor . it 's like we summoned him by saying his name three times . adam : just -- i 'll tell him we 're out of champagne , okay ? hold on . sage : hi . sorry to bother you . adam : what 's wrong ? chelsea : let me guess . it has something to do with victor newman . hilary : yes , doctor . no , he is very interested in investing . it 's the number that i texted you . he 's expecting your call . please . this will help a lot of people . [ knock on door ] hilary : hey . if you changed your mind about investing -- neil : no . never . never . i , uh -- i just hope that neville runs far and fast . you know ? anyway , i did n't come here for that . i came here to apologize . i should n't have accused you of trying to get me alone in your room . i know that neville -- he set it all up . i know that . hilary : i do n't mind . see , i can admit that . can you admit that it feels right to be alone with me ? neil : do you see what 's happening ? we 're going around in circles here . hilary : okay , yeah . you feel guilty . neil : yeah , i do . i do feel guilty . hilary : what , about protecting me ? hiring the man who saved my life ? neil : that never would have happened if i had n't chased you to the islands on your honeymoon and shown you that video . hilary : none of this would have ever happened if i never came to genoa city to blame you for my mother 's death . but you forgave me . okay , and your forgiveness turned to love . neil : maybe you were grateful . maybe you cared about me . but you fell in love with my son , and my son is still in love with you . hilary : it should have always been you . neil : [ sighs ] this was a mistake . we ca n't keep doing this . hilary , come on . no more time together , please . i got to go . hilary : you could have said that over the phone , too . but you did n't . lily : hi . cane : hey . lily : what 's that ? cane : it 's the , uh , twins ' schedule for the next few weeks . i mean , since they 're going on vacation and , you know , holidays , the , uh , carpool wo n't be an issue . would it be all right with you if i come over christmas morning to see them open presents ? would you mind doing that ? lily : uh , how early ? 'cause i 'm sure they 'll be bouncing off the walls before the sun 's up . cane : well , i can come over before then . lily : and you 're just gon na leave again ? cane : well , if this does n't work for you , maybe we could change visitation scheduling or something . lily : no . i - i want you to stay . cane : no , i ca n't do that . it 's not gon na happen . anywhere , there 's the schedule . lily : no , cane . i - i ... i just meant for the holiday . i want the kids to have one last magical christmas before we tell them that our family 's not gon na be the same anymore . cane : i do n't think that 's a good idea . you know , i think we should be honest with them , you know , straight up from the beginning . lily : i 'm not asking for a lot . i just want to give them one last time together as a family . just help me give them that . cane : okay . we 'll have one last christmas together as a family . lily : thank you . chelsea : so , what did victor do now ? sage : i 'm not even sure that it happened . i think victor just told me to leave town . sage : well , he 's very good at that . it usually comes with a big , fat check , though . sage : yes . he -- he offered me whatever i want . he said that the newman men are self - absorbed and always manage to move on . he said that you and nick are alike in that way . what does that even mean ? adam : well , it means he 's a maniac , sage . he 's a maniac that has to control ever single tiny little thing in this world . listen , do n't even deal with him anymore , okay ? in fact , the next time he comes over , i do n't want you to answer the door . chelsea : thank you for showing up , my real husband . the adam who adores victor was starting to freak me out . so , why did you lie before ? jack : it just was n't like ashley . phyllis : well , honey , maybe it 's about abby 's wedding . you know , her baby girl 's all grown up . jack : yeah , maybe . but resigning . maybe after the wedding , she 'll change her mind . i did appreciate her faith in us , though . phyllis : yeah . we 're gon na get through this , honey . jack : there 's no one i 'd rather get through it with . victor : well , now , that warms the cockles of my heart . my goodness . all that love knowing full well you 're poorer than a church mouse . hilary : that 's all i needed to know . you still want me . and soon , you will admit it to yourself and everyone else . dr. neville : mr. hamilton . dr. simon neville . i appreciate you -- do you mind ? devon : hilary wanted me to meet with you , so here i am . dr. neville : your wife is an exemplary woman . she 's strong , brave , and she 's a devoted ally , which is exactly what i need now -- allies for my research . and if you 're so inclined , i 've brought some notes on some clinical trials -- devon : i do n't care what you have . my father could go to prison if you talk . so , for his sake and for hilary 's , i 'm gon na cut you a check for your research , and then you 're gon na leave my family alone . dr. neville : [ chuckles ] that 's the , uh , easiest pitch i ever gave . thank you . devon : and since they do n't exactly have contracts for this type of agreement ... dr. neville : [ chuckles ] to earthshaking medical breakthroughs . ashley : i 'm sorry . excuse me . oh , hi . uh , ashley abbott . what kind of earthshaking medical breakthroughs ? dr. neville : uh , well , the kind that people spend their whole life looking for . i 'm sorry . miss -- miss -- ? ashley : oh , ashley abbott . dr. neville : dr. simon neville . jack : suddenly i prefer to eat at home . phyllis : you know , it is so wonderful to know that you have so much of jabot 's money . what is it ? a third of what your kids sued you for ? it 's amazing the kind of bond you have . victor : is n't it ? i love your fighting spirit , phyllis . phyllis : yeah . you have jabot 's money . is that filling that little black hole where your heart would be ? nikki : i just want you to know that i regret how things were handled . jack : thank you , nikki . jabot will be fine . we 've been down before . we 've fought back before . victor : i 'll make sure that i find room for some of your former employees . phyllis : billy and ashley are already gone from jabot . no one 's gon na thank you for trying to destroy our company . so if you choke on a piece of steak , good luck on finding someone to give you the heimlich . jack : that 's a nice visual . shall we ? victor : you have a nice evening , you two . you know , i was gon na have fish , but i think i 'm gon na have a good , juicy steak . nikki : yeah . i 'll be you are . adam : just because i work with my father does n't mean that i 've all of a sudden become delusional , you know , a - and forgotten what he stands for , what he does to people . this is what he does , sage . he chases people away from our family , okay ? and what i 'm telling you is stop dealing with him altogether . let me deal with him , okay ? now i 'm -- i 'm gon na go take care of my son . i 'm gon na check on him -- the one newman man who no one has to be warned away from . [ next_on ] chelsea : sage moving across the hall from us is a huge mistake . marisa : i 'm quitting my job here , noah . i 'm going to work for luca . luca : what 's this ? victor : i 'm paying your family 's investment back plus interest . luca : it does n't work like that . victor : [ chuckles ] | while ashley is unconscious , she has a dream about her father . they sit on the park bench together and john explains that he has different priorities and cares more about her than jabot and she needs to take care of herself . at jabot , phyllis wonders why jack does n't fire her also . ashley arrives and says she has confidence in jack and phyllis together and she is stepping down as ceo . nikki visits sage while victor visits adam and chelsea . nikki tells sage about the baby that she and jack lost years ago and tries to persuade her to move back with nick . victor tells adam and chelsea that jack settled . chelsea wonders if this means adam can stop working at newman enterprises . victor says that is up to adam but there is a lot of work to be done . before leaving , victor tells adam that he 's proud of him . adam is overjoyed and admits to chelsea that he really does care . chelsea thinks there is something that victor is holding over adam 's head . victor joins nikki and sage . he tells sage that if she wants to leave he will help her . she thinks he wants to get rid of her . when victor and nikki leave , sage talks to adam and chelsea about this . adam says his father is a maniac . chelsea wonders about adam 's change in attitude . neil goes to hilary 's suite thinking she texted him to meet her there but it was really dr. neville , who examines hilary . dr. neville asks neil to invest in his research but neil does n't want to . dr. neville implies that he will turn neil in if he does n't get the money he needs to subsidize his work . hilary asks devon to invest and he agrees in order to keep neil out of prison . in her suite , hilary kisses neil . he pulls away and leaves . cane gives lily the twins ' schedule and asks if she can come by on christmas morning . lily persuades him to stay home through the holidays and he agrees . in the gcac dining room , devon meets with dr. neville . ashley interrupts and introduces herself to dr. neville after hearing him speak of his medical breakthroughs . |
nick : [ sighs ] trivia tuesday . noah : dad ? nick : hey . noah : what are you doing here ? nick : well , i do own the place . [ chuckles ] i figured i 'd , uh , you know , get back after it . start a normal life again , whatever that is . noah : you sure you 're ready for that ? nick : now seems like as good a time as any , you know ? it 's new year 's . it 's all about fresh starts and whatnot . noah : yeah . well , we 're with you , 110 % . whatever you need . nick : well , how lucky am i . you know , i just have n't told you this yet , but i really appreciate the way you 've stepped up around here so i could spend time with christian . noah : i 'm just doing my job . no big deal . nick : no , it 's a very big deal . i 'm proud of you , son . sons needs to hear that from their fathers once in a while . noah : well , you know what would make me proud ? nick : what ? noah : if you took some of these bottles of whiskey and helped me restock the bar . nick : yeah , that 's not gon na happen . i 'm on my break . noah : this is n't gon na work . nick : let 's go . pick it up . victor : whew ! is christian here ? nikki : oh , yeah , he 's upstairs sleeping like a little angel . victor : i love that . you know , maybe later on , i 'll take him to the stables . maybe the pond . he 'd like that , i think . nikki : well , yeah , he 'd love that , but are n't you going to the office ? victor : [ exhales sharply ] do n't you remember me talking about pulling back ? nikki : yes , i do , but i did n't think i could believe it . victor : you did n't think i 'd manage that ? nikki : actually ... i think that you have changed a lot recently . especially after adam 's death . i mean , your way of dealing with loss has always been to throw yourself into work . and now it 's different somehow . you have changed . phyllis : what do you think ? summer : wow . [ laughs ] billy : hey . what is this ? cane : these are the guys here to help us move . billy : no , we 're gon na come up with a solution . we do n't need help moving , cane . cane : yeah , well , i did n't call them . your brother did . jack : come in . i had a feeling i might be seeing you . victoria : i want answers , jack , face to face . jack : it wo n't change anything . victoria : this is ridiculous . throwing out brash & sassy ! ? expecting us to find a space by the end of the year ? it 's impossible . you know that , do n't you ? jack : you and your partners are resourceful people . i 'm sure you 'll be just fine . victoria : we have a lease . cane negotiated it in good faith , jack . jack : things have changed . i know you 're under pressure . i 've offered to cover your expenses to help with the move . victoria : we all know that you want revenge for what billy did . we know what this is about . jack : i 'm not your father . revenge is the last thing i want . i know all too well what comes of revenge . innocent people are caught in the middle . i think we 've had quite enough of that . the last thing i want to do is hurt you or your children . victoria : fine . if you really mean that , then you 'll reconsider what you 're doing to me and my company . jack : it 's business , victoria . jabotgo is a success . we need the space . victoria : jack , would you just hear out ? jack : the decision has been made . phyllis : thank you so much . summer : wow . phyllis : you already said that . summer : it 's -- it 's just a really , really big change . phyllis : do you like it ? summer : i love it . phyllis : i love it , too ! i love it , too . it just was way past time for a change . i do n't want to be red anymore . summer : well , you look gorgeous , and there is nothing like a new look to ring in the new year . phyllis : yes , a new look , a new attitude , a new year , and maybe , just maybe , a new job . summer : wait , are you leaving jabot ? phyllis : well , i am working on a project for fenmore 's , and it really could change the way business is being done . but nothing concrete , all right ? so just keep it to yourself . summer : okay . phyllis : all right ? i am not going to wait for jack to toss me out on my assets . summer : well , i mean , you sound almost excited . phyllis : oh , i am . i am . i just -- i 've finally got it through my thick skull that it 's time to move on , and it just -- it 's feeling good . summer : well , i 'm just really happy to see you like this . i mean , you finally realize that you 're gon na be okay . phyllis : yeah . yeah . i mean , the only reason why i was n't okay was because i made the mistake of a lifetime , but , you know what , it 's time to just dust myself off and live again and hopefully smarter this time around . summer : oh , well , do i feel you on that one . phyllis : hey ! but , hi , birthday girl ! okay ? today is about celebrating . no regrets . and you know what ? my advice ? you get a cake , you put a candle in it , and you just celebrate , and you wish big because the sky is the limit for you . summer : mm , no . no cake . not this year . phyllis : what ? summer : mnh - mnh . phyllis : not even double - chocolate with buttercream frosting ? what ? who are you ? summer : [ laughing ] i know ! it 's just been , you know , it 's been a tough year . with everything that happened with luca , i 've made a lot of mistakes , and i 'm just looking forward to the year being over . phyllis : honey , i know that it has been a rough one , but you made the decisions you needed to make at the time , and look at how much wiser you are . summer : well , somehow i just thought wiser would be a little bit better . phyllis : [ laughs ] here 's some wisdom for you . life is tough enough , so when there is something to celebrate , we celebrate . now , there is something that you have got to like to do . tell me . summer : ahh , okay . well , yeah , i mean , i 'd like to be drinking a margarita on the beach with my toes in the sand somewhere , but , you know , we 're in genoa city and it 's winter , so that 's probably not gon na happen . phyllis : would you settle for dinner with your mom ? summer : yeah . that sounds perfect . phyllis : good . come here . do n't you doubt how amazing you are , all right ? summer : hey , i really like the blonde hair . phyllis : oh , thank you . i really like you , too . summer : [ laughs ] i love you . phyllis : i love you , too . see ya . victoria : i 'm not leaving until we resolve this . jack : that ship has sailed , victoria . victoria : we just want more time . jack : it 's not going to happen . and please remember -- we did you a big favor letting you move in here to begin with . victoria : and we appreciate that , we do , but this is a critical time for our company . we 're developing a new product line and we want to build on that momentum , and moving the company unexpectedly at such a pivotal point , it 's not gon na be good for us , jack . but maybe that 's what you want . you want to undercut us ? that 's what you want to do ? jack : that was never my intention . victoria : look , we 're rivals , but good rivals create good competition , they do n't tear each other apart . [ cell phone rings ] victoria : [ sighs ] yes . cane : we have a situation . i need you to come down here now . victoria : what 's going on ? cane : i 'll fill you in when you get down here , okay ? billy : well , i do n't care what your work order says . this is our property . you do n't have permission to move it , do you ? no , you do n't . hey . you take brash , i 'll take sassy . we 'll do this the old - school way . cane : all right , guys . ignore him , okay ? we 're gon na wait for victoria to get here . nick : i really miss this , man -- hanging out with you , working together . noah : really ? looks like i 'm the only one doing any work around here . nick : you know , i checked out the books . noah : checking up on me ? nick : yeah . they look good . actually , they look amazing . probably had something to do with this -- you know , trivia tuesday , open mic night , live music . noah : yeah , i probably should have run that by you first . nick : yeah , you should run things like this by your boss , but i trust you , man . you got good instincts . noah : wow . thank you . appreciate that . nick : i know what it 's like to work with your old man and feel like , you know , your judgment 's always getting questioned . noah : yeah , he did n't make that easy , that 's for damn sure . nick : which is why he can have newman and i 'll have this place . it 's better for our relationship , plus , i do n't have to wear a suit . noah : i 'm with you there . nick : and i love what you did with these holiday drinks . i was thinking of maybe doing , like , a mistletoe mojito or a scrooge - driver . noah : no . [ laughs ] nice . nick : yeah . right ? noah : done . glad to see you have n't lost your sense of humor . nick : well , that is because of your little brother . man , i love that kid . he 's got his mom 's smile . you know , christian came back into my life , and i realized that i have got to start living again . noah : listen , i 'm really glad that everything 's working out for you , it 's coming together , and you 're happy , but ... nick : but what ? noah : it 's just how everything is between you and mom , you know ? she 's devastated . nick : [ sighs ] yeah , well , i do n't want to talk about your mom right now . noah : i know how angry you are at her and that you do n't want her anywhere near christian after what she did , and i get it , i do , but come on . it 's the holidays . nick : yeah , so , what ? i should just forgive her and put a bow around it , put it under the tree ? i just do n't think i can do that . noah : what about faith ? she 's caught in the middle of all this . nick : look , son , i love the fact that you want to look out for your little sister and that you want peace in the family , but sharon brought this on herself . noah , i 'm doing the best i can . i need you to respect that . noah : i do , you know i do . it 's just -- there has to be some way for you to work things out , because no matter what 's happened , we 're still family . you 're still my mom and my dad . nick : look , um , your mom blew up the idea of family when she tried to build a fake family with my son and dylan . she watched me grieve every day for my wife and son , and she did nothing . noah : look , i -- i still ca n't wrap my head around what she did . but it 's over . right ? i mean , you have christian . is n't there some way at all you can make peace ? nick : look , i 'm just trying to put one foot in front of the other , take it day by day . i 'm taking care of your little brother and making sure that faith feels loved and secure . noah : you and mom have been through so much , dad . i know you have it in you to forgive her . nick : i have forgiven her so many times . but she chose to lie . even after the truth came out , she and dylan fought to spend more time with my son , the son they stole from me . so , no , noah , i 'm nowhere close to forgiving sharon . victor : i wish adam were alive and could start his life over again . nikki : this is more than grief , though , is n't it ? victor : yeah . i honestly think he would have been safer in prison , you know ? he would have been alive had it not been for me . nikki : so , that 's why you have n't been going into the office . you 're just sitting behind that big desk , thinking about how things might have been with adam as your heir to newman enterprises . victor : [ sighs ] you know , i spent my whole life building a company from the ground up ... ... to maybe build a legacy for my children . and now none of them are interested in following in my footsteps . nikki : do n't say that . victor : hmm ? nikki : they admire everything that you have accomplished . they respect you for it . victor : [ sighs ] maybe they do , sweetheart . but think about it -- none of them seem interested in taking over for me . i mean , you heard my conversation with nicholas . he could n't have cared less . he 's not interested . nikki : yes , but nicholas has always been very vocal about where he wants to be , what he wants to do . he 's never wanted to work at newman . now , victoria , on the other hand , she loved working there . she looked forward to taking over for you . you kind of chased her away , and that -- that was your choice , not hers . victor : you 're right . and now there 's no one . nikki : well , that 's not true . abby loves working at newman . summer loves working at newman . maybe you need to just look at the next generation . victor : but , sweetheart , let 's be real . abby , as wonderful as she is and as capable as she is , she ca n't yet a run multi - national corporation . she 's just not ready for it . and summer , my sweet summer , she 's learning . nikki : i understand how hard this is for you . but you need to know that the children love you and they know that you love them . and they 've watched you sacrifice so much . victor : maybe too much . nikki : nicholas and victoria spent their whole life watching you just devote yourself to business , and they do n't want to follow that . victor : i know . nikki : they want to do life their own way . they want to spend more time with their family . that 's their choice . surely you can understand that . victor : yeah . victoria : they were just packing things up ? cane : yeah , files , sample books -- everything . victoria : and you just let them ? unbelievable . billy : oh , i tried to stop them , but cane stopped me . cane : hang on , that 's 'cause i am sane , okay ? they had a work order and we have an eviction notice . we ca n't do anything unless our paperwork 's legitimate . so , did you talk to jack and sort things out ? billy : oh , wow . look who 's here . jack , the man . jack : you called my assistant and said you wanted to see me . i do n't have a lot of time . victoria : yeah , you said you 'd cover the expenses , but you never mentioned that you actually called the movers . jack : my building , my call . victoria : canceling the lease is one thing , but throwing us out like this ? you claim that this is business . this is personal , jack . when did you become such a bully ? jack : i 'm a businessman . i 'm not heartless . moving can be very challenging , very trying . i 'm trying to help . cane : oh , no , you 're not . jack : christmas is just around the corner . you all have families . you have children . i thought it would be nice if you could finish your move in time to enjoy the holidays . cane : [ scoffs ] nikki : oh ! happy birthday , summer . summer : thank you . nikki : what a nice surprise ! summer : well , i just had to come on by . i found the most beautiful christmas decoration , and it 's not like you guys really need anymore , but i just could n't resist . nikki : oh , my goodness ! wow . what could this be ? ohh . everyone always needs another angel . let 's see . we 're gon na put this ... ... right there . perfect . summer : mm - hmm . [ laughs ] nikki : hey , while you 're here ... your grandfather and i brought this for you from new york for your birthday . summer : aww ! thank you , grandma . nikki : well , open it ! i want to make sure you like it . summer : okay ! [ chuckles ] oh , my gosh . this is incredible ! i saw pictures of this from a fall runway show , and i went nuts for it . nikki : i know . i made a note of it . summer : you remembered a random comment that i made ? grandma , you are amazing . i love it ! nikki : well , i 'm just doing my duty as a grandparent . summer : i love you . thank you . nikki : i love you , too , sweetie . we really want you to know how special you are , and we know you 've had a difficult year , but you 've come out stronger for it , just like a newman would . summer : well , it has n't really been an easy year for any of us . nikki : well , listen . you have everything ahead of you . the sky 's the limit . anything that you want . you 're strong and you 're smart . you can make good decisions for yourself . so you just go out there and do whatever you want . and whatever life throws at you , you 're strong enough to deal with it , because you know why ? you 're a newman . summer : [ laughs ] nikki : that 's all you need . [ laughs ] jack : well , you all have a lot of work to do , so i suggest you get busy . do you want me to call the movers to come back , or do you want to handle that yourselves ? victoria : we 'll fight this , jack . jack : the eviction is totally defensible . though , i must give you some credit for going to ashley to convince her to change my mind . cane : yeah , well , at least she has a conscience . jack : insulting me does n't change a thing . it 's been decided . accept it . you need to find a new location because this space has to be cleared out by the time you leave for home new year 's eve . victoria : [ sighs ] nick : [ sighs ] we 're not open yet . wow . look at you . phyllis : apparently , i 'll have more fun now . nick : something tells me you could use some fun . anything other than the hair color changing ? phyllis : well , i 'm still living at our daughter 's place , and i 'm just hoping that the new year brings in all kinds of changes . nick : well , good for you . look at us , both getting our lives back on track . phyllis : mm ! but our daughter needs our help . nick : what 's wrong with summer ? phyllis : she 's just -- she 's not in a good place . would you believe she wants to ignore her birthday ? she does n't want any plans , she does n't want any cake . nick : what ? phyllis : yeah . nick : no double - chocolate cake with buttercream frosting ? that is so wrong . phyllis : exactly . you in ? nick : i am way ahead of you . phyllis : yes ! summer : [ gasps ] oh ! it 's perfect ! victor : well , whoa ! you look beautiful ! summer : thank you , grandpa . victor : you 're welcome . summer : i love it ! victor : seeing your smile is thanks enough . happy birthday , okay ? summer : thank you . nikki : summer and i were just chatting about what she has in store for next year . victor : oh , yeah ? summer : yes , yes , i am going to work very hard at newman , and i 'm going to make sure that i 'm at the top of all my business classes . victor : very , very hard . summer : yes . victor : yeah . you 're already on top of everything , are n't you ? you 're a smart girl . summer : [ laughs ] victor : so . summer : um , i have a lot of christmas shopping to do , and i have n't even started my wrapping yet . nikki : oh , well , honey , go ! go have fun ! it 's fine . victor : you better get going . nikki : i love you . summer : thank you . i love you . victor : okay , sweetheart . i love you . summer : thank you . thank you , guys . victor : okay . nikki : have fun , birthday girl ! victor : that coat looks fantastic ! all grown up . nikki : mm - hmm . victor : can you imagine that phyllis is her mother ? nikki : now , victor , it 's christmas . victor : mm . nikki : goodwill toward all . victor : [ chuckles ] even towards phyllis ? nikki : [ laughs ] you are incorrigible , you know that ? victor : i am . [ cell phone chimes ] nikki : oh ! victor : what ? nikki : it 's a text from nicholas . he and phyllis are having a surprise birthday party for summer , and we are invited . victor : huh . nikki : but only if you promise me you 'll be on your best behavior . victor : well , that , i can not promise , but i will try my hardest . nikki : hmm . cane : if anything is available -- just anything . right , right . the holidays . i forgot . all right , thank you . victoria : that sounds great . when ? huh , oh , well , yeah , no , it 's a smaller space than we 'd hope for , but we can make that work . so , what are the terms of the lease ? um , we 're just gon na keep looking around . thank you very much , though . damn it . anything ? billy : no , we 're on a wait list for two places , but they 're not available till february . i mean , what are we supposed to do -- we ca n't just pop up on the street like a lemonade stand . we need real space for the lab , for a warehouse , for offices . victoria : okay , great . fine . so we take control of the situation -- we have what it takes to fix this . billy : no , we 're not gon na do that , we already went over this . victoria : newman tower . it 's just temporary , billy . billy : no way in hell . victoria : why , because you hate my father ? billy : no , because we can do better . victoria : no , we ca n't , billy ! why are you arguing with me on this ? billy : i 'm not arguing with you , i 'm trying to fight for you , for our company ! i think , out of everybody , you should understand that ! nick : oh ! dude ! i was n't even looking , man . thank god we did that beach blanket bingo night . noah : very tasteful . nick : did you text summer ? noah : i did , yeah . my car 's broken down , and marisa 's out of town , and she needs to give me a ride . nick : ah ! noah : at least she can do for a brother because she never makes time for me . nick : nice . guilt . it 's a good touch . noah : i thought so . nick : well , let 's hope the guests arrive before the birthday girl . nikki : well , hello ! nick : oh , there we go ! nikki : wow . nick : what 's up , man ? nikki : hey , look who 's here ! victor : look at this ! nikki : it 's daddy ! nick : sorry for the last - minute notice . nikki : oh , it 's no problem . we 're thrilled to be here . victor : anything for summer . look at this . my goodness . what a nice job you did . nick : well , i got this guy a party hat . he 's probably gon na starting gnawing on it before he actually wears it , so let 's get some pictures of that before it happens . nikki : yeah . okay , good . let 's do it . nick : come on , dude . victor : hi , noah . noah : grandpa . victor : got a minute ? noah : uh , yeah , summer 's gon na be here any minute . i should probably finish getting things ready here . victor : i know you and i have not been seeing eye to eye . noah : well , you tried to throw me in jail . victor : a big mistake . and i apologize . i just thought that for tonight 's party , we could put all those differences behind us . noah : yeah , okay , but it 's not gon na change the problems that we have . victor : well . so , i understand you 've been doing a wonderful job running this place in your dad 's absence ? that 's so nice of you to support him like that . noah : i 'm always gon na have dad 's back . and he 's always gon na have mine . victor : i know you 're angry with me , son . and i understand that . but i want you to know , as your granddad , i love you and i believe in you . should you ever want to come back to newman , doors are wide open , all right ? noah : look , grandpa , some guys are meant for the suits and the executive suites , and some ... are n't . victor : just think about it . [ cell phone rings ] victor : just excuse for me for a moment . i need to take this . nick : yeah , that -- oh ! nikki : uh - oh . nick : oh , man , it fell ! noah : oh , no ! nikki : good thing i got a picture . nick : yeah . nikki : let me get -- let me get another one now . nick : yeah , we 're gon na have to get a different hat , too . nikki : without a hat ! that 's cute . that 's cute . nick : all right . here we go . nikki : ready ? here we go . nick : smile ! nikki : christian ! nick : say `` happy birthday ! `` nikki : adorable . it 's perfect . thank you , baby ! abby : aww ! how cure are you ! look at that little party animal . hi ! nick : yeah , he takes after his dad . abby : [ laughs ] nick : you want to give your aunt some sugar ? be careful . it 's probably gon na be drool . abby : aww , that 's okay . hey , where 's faith ? it 's not like her to miss a party . nick : oh , she had her final rehearsal for the big christmas recital . nikki : your father and i are so looking forward to that , but let me tell you something . you better bring her home a big piece of cake , or you 're never gon na hear the end of it ! nick : well , we 're gon na actually have to get the cake to do that . phyllis : i got the cake . i got the cake . nick : oh , there we go . phyllis : traffic , a line at the bakery , but we 've got cake . abby : [ laughs ] nikki : your hair ... ... is very becoming . phyllis : thank you . summer : really , noah ? i ca n't believe your car broke down . noah : yeah , well ... all : surprise ! nick : happy birthday , summer ! summer : you guys did not have to do this . phyllis : yes , we did . abby : happy birthday . phyllis : you need a proper birthday party , and i 'm sure noah would make you a wonderful margarita like you were craving . nick : we tried to bring the beach to you . phyllis : yes . summer : well , it looks just like it . [ laughter ] noah : drinks are coming up . abby : ooh , make that two , and grande . let 's go . nick : there we go . phyllis : [ gasps ] hi . nick : well , we did it . phyllis : we did it . we did . ooh ! i need to get some candles . nick : oh , no , no , i have some in my desk in the office upper right - hand drawer . phyllis : okay , okay , okay . victor : looks nice . what you did to your hair . i hope for the sake of your daughter we can keep this civil . phyllis : today is all about my beautiful daughter , which is why i agreed with nick you should be invited . you 're welcome . nikki : everything fine here ? victor : everything is just fine , my baby . nikki : well , maybe the best way to keep things fine is to stay as far away from phyllis as possible . victor : mm . i agree . summer : well , here is a birthday wish -- everyone in my family just gets along . abby : family harmony . you know , that 's what i was gon na get you for your birthday , but it turns out it does n't exist . summer : oh . abby : i 'm sorry . happy birthday ? summer : sure , why not ? noah , these are really good , by the way . abby : mm - hmm . noah : i get pretty big tips for these , right ? summer : so , you 're -- you 're really happy working here . you 're not just doing this for dad ? noah : yeah . i love it . you know , dad values my opinion , he trusts me to make decisions . no games . just mutual respect . let me tell you , it 's the only family business that i want to be a part of . abby : i know it did n't work out for you at newman , but there 's no place i 'd rather be . it 's exciting and there 's pride in what we do , working together . summer : yeah , no , i feel the exact same way . i mean , it 's kind of cool to get to be a part of something so big , you know ? noah : you two want to jump in the shark tank , i wish you the best , but just wait until grandpa tries to throw one of your butts in jail or pays to have somebody you love go away . abby : i did that all by myself . noah : right . i 'm sorry about you and stitch . nick : hey , summer , can i talk to you for a second ? summer : yeah . sure . nick : how about you take your little brother ? noah : come here , little buddy . oh ! hey , pal ! abby : hey ! so , your hands are full , so i 'm gon na help myself . noah : go for it . summer : okay , what 's going on ? phyllis : what do you think ? summer : i think that they 're all beautiful . and warm . and not here . phyllis : ... but you can be there . summer : what do you mean ? nick : this is your present from us . pick any place in the world , and we 're gon na send you there . summer : wait , this is for real ? are you serious ? phyllis : yes , you pick a friend or two , you pick a beach , pack a bathing suit , and off you go . summer : [ laughs ] oh , my god ! seriously ? you guys are amazing ! really ? oh , my god ! thank you ! nick : of course . summer : thank you . this is the best . phyllis : you are the best . and i am gon na get some candles in the cake . summer : okay . nick : now , before you blow out those candles , i just want you to know , you know , how proud i am of you . i know this year has been challenging . summer : thanks . yeah , i mean , this -- this year kind of sucked . nick : yeah , but you handled it with strength and heart . in fact , your giant heart never ceases to amaze me . summer : well , i mean , i do have very , very good genes . nick : you actually do . summer : [ chuckles ] okay , well , i 'm gon na tell noah about my awesome present . nick : okay , that 's fine , but do n't tell him that he should be taking any days off , okay ? summer : we 'll see . victor : my boy . what a wonderful party for summer . nikki : such a good idea . nick : ah , well , thanks for coming . and , uh , thanks for keeping the peace , too . getting along with phyllis . you know , when we 're all together like this and celebrating , it really does n't get any better than this . noah : what 's that ? what 's that ? summer : hi ! what are you looking at ? noah : he loves the couch ! summer : hi ! billy : instead of letting jack run over us and doing whatever he wants , we got to push back or do something . victoria : we are not dragging this company into the mud because you and your brother ca n't get along . billy : he does n't have a right to go after brash & sassy ! the way he 's doing . victoria : well , he is , and he wants blood . billy : no , he 's not gon na do that , okay ? we can fix this , okay ? we can fix this together . we just got to take a stand . we 'll go to court and we 'll tie it up there . we have rights as a tenant ! victoria : right , okay . and as we 're fighting this losing battle in court ... then what ? what about brash & sassy ! , our new product line , our new app ? we need to focus on our company , not you sticking it to your brother . billy : no , that 's not what this is about , okay ? this is about the company . i know how much it means to you . we ca n't let jack just grind us under his heel like he is doing , okay ? i can fix this . do you trust me ? cane : not a chance in hell . billy : what is that supposed to mean , cane ? cane : oh , you know what it means ? it means i do n't trust you can handle this 'cause you 're so emotionally involved in this . you 're out there trying to start fights with the movers ... billy : well , maybe a little emotion is good instead of running to mommy every time there 's a problem . cane : you are a complete idiot . she is the boss ! billy : well , we can handle this without her interference . victoria : oh , stop it , both of you . cane : she owns the company , billy . billy : you 're going against my judgment now , cane ? cane : you do n't have any judgment to go against . billy : look , this is good . why do n't you use this to fight jack instead of me ? cane : basically , you want to ruin the company 's future because you 're mad at your big brother . is that what this is ? billy : no , this is about principle . cane : you do n't have principles . if you did , you would n't have slept with his damn wife . victoria : oh , stop it ! cane : you 've been a liability to the company since jill hired you . that 's the problem . billy : better than a mercy hire like you 've been . cane : yeah , well , at least i do n't drag the company down like you do . happy birthday to you noah : and many more [ laughter ] nick : oh , yeah , the big finish . whoo ! nick : all right , make a wish . phyllis : a big one . summer : well , i already have such an amazing family . you know ? everything else is just ... noah : ... icing on the cake ? summer : noah , nice . nick : nice . very nice . victor : well , i 'm gon na make sure that whatever wish you have , it 'll come true . abby : come on , hurry , before the candles burn out . nikki : yeah , come on ! summer : okay . [ cheering ] noah : so , uh , what 'd -- what 'd you wish for ? summer : noah , it 's none of your business , but i will let you know when it comes true . noah : i 'll hold you to that . nick : you want to get in there ? summer : ooh ! does n't it look so good ? it looks like someone does n't want to wait . nick : yeah , he loves cake . phyllis : good job . summer : i think you need a little bit ... all : oh ! [ laughter ] nick : i can not believe you did that . victor : what are you -- summer : oh ! nikki : i 'm sorry ! oops . i 'm so sorry . victor : what are you doing ? nick : okay . victor : look at that . look at your grandpa . [ laughter ] victor : yes . [ door closes ] jack : what took you so long ? billy : you do n't give a damn about brash & sassy ! , do you , cane ? you just want to make sure that your payments are made on your brand - new sports car you just ordered . cane : at least i did n't blow $ 200,000 on a bad horse , billy . billy : oh , are you trying to make fun of me now ? do n't you know that i do n't have feelings so it does n't matter ? i 'm trying to save this company . [ indistinct arguing ] [ next_on ] sharon : you 're more transparent than cellophane . nikki : and you 're about as deep as a cookie sheet . ashley : you uphold the terms that we 've agreed on . that 's your master plan . jack : i know what i 'm doing , ash ! [ glass shattering ] jill : what the hell is going on here ? | nikki and victor spend time alone at home . nikki is surprised when victor makes no move to go to work . he reminds her that he is cutting back . nick walks into the underground and looks around as if it is strange to be back there . noah comes out of the back and is surprised to see him there . at the beauty shop , summer is surprised to see that phyllis is now a blonde . phyllis talks about changes she is making in her life . nick and noah discuss what sharon did to him which he is n't about to forgive any time soon . victoria , cane , and billy are upset that they are being evicted from the building . victoria demands answers from jack . victoria tries to talk him out of it but he stands steadfast in his decision . victoria is determined not to leave until she gets some answers . victoria gets a call from cane that she needs to get to the office of brash and sassy immediately . the moving men are at brash and sassy ready to move them out . billy tries to stop them but with no luck . nick lets noah know that christian has sage 's eyes . noah tries to get him to change his mind about sharon , but nick refuses . victor looks at a picture of adam and wishes that he was still here . nikki tries to lend him moral support . nikki and victoria discuss victoria and nick working at newman . jack joins victoria , cane , and billy in the office of brash and sassy and tells them that he thought that he was helping them so they could enjoy the holidays but they still have to be out by december 31 . |
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