>> Devon: Alright. So, what have you and Jill
decided about me buying back Hamilton-Winters?
>> Lily: Look, Devon, first I just want to say that we both
understand all of the reasons you have for wanting to take
your company back. We know this is deeply, deeply
personal for you. >> Devon: And I appreciate you
understanding that. Thank you.
>> Lily: Jill wants to move forward with the IPO.
>> Devon: Alright. And what does that mean for me?
>> Lily: Look, Devon, the strength that we have lies in
the unity of our two companies. And if we do this split, we
could crush our chances of having a successful offering.
>> Devon: So... So, as much as you understand
where I'm coming from, you're rejecting what I'm asking for?
>> Lily: Yeah, that's -- that's what it boils down to.
>> Devon: Um, cool. Then I guess you're gonna make
this ugly.
>> Abby: Sharon. >> Sharon: Hi, Abby.
Uh, what can we get you? >> Abby: Oh, um, a coffee and...
your forgiveness. >> Sharon: What? Why?
>> Abby: For storming out of here and making a scene the
other day. I'm sure you heard what Chance
and I were talking about. >> Sharon: Well --
>> Abby: I'm just -- I'm absolutely mortified.
I had no idea that things were gonna escalate that quickly.
>> Sharon: Look, I understand how hard the end of a marriage
can be, whatever the circumstances are.
>> Abby: I can only imagine what you think of me.
>> Sharon: No, no, I'm -- I'm quite fond of you.
And Devon and -- and Chance. That hasn't changed.
You know, you've all had a rough few years.
>> Abby: And the hits keep coming.
>> Sharon: Well, I want you to know I have no interest in
passing any judgment or in discussing your personal life
with anyone else, just in case you were worried.
>> Abby: Thank you. >> Mariah: Hi!
>> Tessa: Hi! We're home! >> Sharon: Hi!
>> Mariah: Did you miss us? >> Sharon: Yes! Oh, my gosh!
I was beginning to worry. You girls were gone for so long.
>> Tessa: Hi! >> Sharon: I had to practically
stop myself from texting every hour on the hour to see how
things were going. So, how did it go with the
potential birth mother?
♪♪ ♪♪
>> Chelsea: Hey there. Come on in.
Johnny, someone's very excited to see you.
>> Connor: Hey. What took you so long?
>> Johnny: Math. I thought I'd never finish my
homework. Just wait until you get to
my grade. The word problems feel like some
kind of punishment. >> Connor: When I get to be
ancient like you, maybe you can teach me how to do them.
Unless you've forgotten by then. I know how hard it is to
remember things when you get to be old -- like you.
>> Chelsea: [ Chuckling ] Ouch! Why don't you both go get
something to drink? Dinner's on the way.
[ Chuckles ] Uh, thank you for letting Johnny
come over for pizza. I know it means a lot to the
boys. >> Victoria: I know it means a
lot to you, too. >> Chelsea: Um, would it be
okay if he stayed after dinner to watch a movie with Connor?
>> Victoria: It is a school night, so I -- I guess we'll
have to play that by ear. >> Chelsea: Sure, sure.
We're flexible. [ Cellphone chimes ]
Oh. Hey, guys. Billy's hit a snag.
The pizza is gonna be late. >> Connor: That's okay.
Tell him to get two. >> Johnny: Yeah, we're working
up an appetite. >> Chelsea: I bet you are.
>> Connor: Let's go to my room.
>> Chelsea: It's really sweet. They get along so well.
>> Victoria: Yeah, it's easy at their age to go with the flow.
>> Chelsea: Hey, um, do you have a minute, or do you have to run
off somewhere? >> Victoria: Uh, I -- I have a
little while before I have to scoop Katie up from ballet.
Why? Is there something that you
wanted to discuss? >> Chelsea: There is, actually.
I know you said you were okay with Johnny coming to dinner,
but [sighs] you're not happy about it, are you?
>> Sharon: Oh, my gosh, I should
just settle down and let you girls catch your breath.
Um, they went to Portland, Oregon.
I don't know how much you know, Abby.
>> Abby: Oh, well, Nick just told me that they were meeting
with a birth mother, but that's all I know.
>> Mariah: Her name is Delphine. >> Tessa: She's in her early
20s. She is going to college.
She's getting her bachelor's degree.
She is smart and thoughtful. >> Mariah: And she and the baby
daddy are no longer together. She's completely on her own.
But after a lot of soul searching, she decided that she
didn't want to be a mother yet. >> Tessa: Yeah, she decided
adoption was the best thing for her and her baby.
>> Mariah: She had a million questions for us, uh, probably
just as many as we did for her. >> Tessa: Yeah.
>> Sharon: Well, like what? >> Tessa: I mean, everything
from, "What's your favorite color?" to, "What's your medical
history?" I mean, if you name it, we
asked. >> Mariah: And after the first
meeting, uh, we decided it just wasn't enough time to get to
know her better, so we decided to do breakfast the next day.
And then breakfast turned into a trip to the zoo and then seeing
some of the sights. >> Tessa: Yeah, we just really
wanted to spend time together and get to know each other
better. And I got to see how my
beautiful wife carves out time for work.
>> Mariah: And I got to be there while Tessa wrote some songs.
Working remotely definitely has its privileges.
>> Abby: Well, it sounds like you got a wonderful trip.
>> Mariah: Yeah, we did. Um... >> Tessa: It was scary and
exciting. >> Sharon: Um, so, what happens
now? Do you just wait to hear from
her? >> Abby: Yeah, or do you go back
to Portland until Delphine makes a decision?
>> Mariah: Well, we'll definitely be keeping in touch.
>> Tessa: Because Delphine made up her mind.
>> Mariah: She wants us to adopt her baby.
>> Sharon: Oh, my gosh! >> Abby: Ahh!
>> Sharon: Oh, my gosh! Why didn't you say that?!
That's amazing! >> Mariah: I know!
>> Sharon: Oh, my gosh, congratulations!
>> Tessa: Thank you! >> Victoria: May I be perfectly
honest? >> Chelsea: Of course.
>> Victoria: [ Sighs ] When you reached out about
Johnny coming over tonight, I wanted to refuse the invitation.
>> Chelsea: Oh. Right.
I mean, you had responded "yes" so quickly, I thought...
[ Sighs ] I'm sorry.
>> Victoria: What for? >> Chelsea: That you felt you
couldn't refuse. >> Victoria: I realized that it
[sighs] -- it wasn't a big deal and I know that Connor just
wanted to have pizza with Johnny and that if Johnny knew
about the invitation, he'd want to come.
So, despite my reservations, I said yes.
>> Chelsea: Because you love your son.
>> Victoria: I want to support Johnny and his relationship
with Connor. They're growing so fast.
I know family's important. [ Sighs ]
But I just -- I still feel very uncomfortable with the
situation. >> Chelsea: And by "the
situation," you mean me. [ Breathes deeply ]
You still don't want Johnny around me.
>> Lily: Devon, things do not have to get ugly.
>> Devon: How do you figure? Since you guys aren't giving me
what I'm asking for and you're gonna make me essentially go to
war for my own company, which is what I've been trying to avoid
doing. >> Lily: Yeah, we're trying to
avoid that, too. That's why Jill and I kept at
it. We're trying to find a way to
resolve this amicably, okay? So, look, if we just stick with
the status quo, then we can -- >> Devon: Here we go.
"Status quo." >> Lily: Okay, you know what?
Just hear me out, please. We keep the companies intact,
right? So that way we maximize our
potential for having a successful offering.
Then we re-brand that entity, as part of the IPO, called
Chancellor Worldwide. >> Devon: Mm.
>> Lily: Okay? >> Devon: Mm-hmm.
>> Lily: Then once we go public, once the dust settles, we buy
you out for a very lucrative amount.
And then you have the chance to create a brand-new
Hamilton-Winters, one where you have complete autonomy like you
want. And Jill and I -- we maintain
our strength. I mean, it's a win-win for
everyone, right? There's no acrimony.
There's no bloodshed. I mean, what do you think?
>> Devon: [ Sighs ] Oh. You know, I'm -- I'm finding it
difficult to see the benefits for me in what you're proposing.
>> Lily: Jill and I think this is a fair and very good offer.
>> Devon: How do you find it to be fair when you and Jill don't
have to give up anything, you still get to go public, and you
hold on to the company that I poured my heart and soul into
creating? >> Lily: Sorry, I'm not giving
up anything? I'm giving up the chance to work
with my brother, to create something amazing with you.
I mean, I've heard these stories about how siblings -- they lose
their connection and their bond when one parent dies.
>> Devon: That's not gonna happen to us.
>> Lily: Really? It didn't happen with Nate?
>> Devon: Nate's not our sibling, and you and I are
closer than either of us have ever been to him, so I don't
know why you're comparing us. >> Lily: Devon, I'm trying to
say that if we go to court over this, it is going to affect our
relationship. >> Devon: So, okay, then you're
saying that if I don't accept what you and Jill are offering
me, you're gonna cut me out of your life?
>> Lily: No, I'm not saying that.
I am trying to salvage things because I want us to remain
close. >> Devon: You're not doing that,
though. You're holding my company
hostage, and you're forcing me to make a decision, to choose
either to go public with you guys or give it up.
That's what you're doing. >> Lily: No, I'm trying to keep
us united. Look, I know how you get.
When someone hurts you, you want to put a wall up and you trust
no one, including me. >> Devon: I never said I don't
trust you. >> Lily: You didn't have to.
>> Devon: What are you talking about, though?
'Cause that's not the way I feel.
This isn't about me not trusting.
It's not about me in pain from anything.
This is a professional disagreement that you're making
personal, and I don't know why you're doing it.
I don't get why it's so difficult.
>> Lily: Because it is difficult.
It's difficult when you're walking away from someone or
something that matters to you. I mean, at one point you wanted
this merger, too. >> Devon: Oh, I know I did.
We -- Yeah, we all did. It looked good on paper at
first, and then things changed. >> Lily: Right. Okay. Great.
You changed your mind. I get it, and I can respect it.
>> Devon: But you can't accept it?
>> Lily: [ Sighs ] This is not a bad deal.
>> Devon: I don't care about the deal.
This is not about money. I mean, you can throw all the
money in the world at me. You're still making me start
from scratch. You're making me build an empire
from the ground up. That's what you're doing.
>> Lily: Don't you see that as an opportunity?
>> Devon: Oh, boy. >> Lily: You can correct things
this time that didn't go right the first time.
>> Devon: Yeah. That's -- I'm sure it sounds real easy to
you since you're not the one that has to do it.
>> Lily: No, I do not think it's easy, but wouldn't you rather
focus your energy on building a new legacy than fighting a
potentially unsuccessful lawsuit against Chancellor-Winters?
>> Devon: I-I mean, it's -- it's crazy to me.
>> Lily: Yeah, I 100% agree with you.
It is crazy. >> Devon: So, why don't you give
me what I'm asking for then? >> Lily: I'm trying to, okay?
I'm trying to end this war before it begins.
And there is a viable option on the table that could actually
make you happy if you would consider it.
>> Devon: I've already said that I --
>> Lily: Okay, don't -- don't -- Please don't give an answer,
alright? Just think about it.
That is all I'm asking, for you, for us, because whatever we do
next, it's going to change our lives.
So let's do something that'll make our dad proud.
I'll see myself out.
>> Devon: [ Sighs ] [ Door opens ]
[ Door closes ] >> Abby: I'm just so happy for
you ladies! Ooh!
>> Mariah: Thank you so much, Abby.
>> Tessa: It's huge, right? >> Sharon: It's definitely
another monumental step forward. >> Mariah: And we have so many
more to go. We know. Don't worry.
>> Tessa: Yes, we have talked about how this is just the
beginning. >> Mariah: And that we have a
million more hurdles to clear before we bring a child home
forever, but... >> Tessa: Right now, in this
moment, we just want to embrace our good fortune and celebrate
how well everything went in Oregon.
>> Mariah: Yeah. Nothing is set in stone.
Delphine could change her mind today or tomorrow or even the
day that the baby is born. >> Tessa: Yeah, it could be a
roller coaster. >> Mariah: We're arming
ourselves for the worst, but we are sincerely hoping for the
best. >> Tessa: Yes, we have thought
about all the possibilities in between, and we are just trying
to prepare for wherever this journey takes us next.
>> Mariah: But nothing is gonna change what we know to be true
in our hearts -- that, no matter what, one day we're gonna have
a child of our own. >> Tessa: It's meant to be.
>> Abby: It's the same maternal urge that I felt when all of us
joined together and helped make my dream of a family a reality.
I couldn't have done it without you.
>> Mariah: And if I hadn't have been Dom's surrogate, I would
have never known how much I wanted to be a mother.
>> Tessa: I was a little late to the baby-fever party...
>> Mariah: [ Laughs ] >> Tessa: ...but now there is
nothing more that I want than to start a family with my wife.
>> Sharon: Okay. Who wants hot chocolate?
>> Mariah: Oh, me. >> Tessa: Oh, yeah.
>> Mariah: Definitely me. >> Abby: I wouldn't say no.
>> Sharon: Alright, good, 'cause I want to hear more about what
happened with Delphine. >> Tessa: Can I give you a hand?
>> Sharon: Yeah, my favorite barista.
It's been a while since you were behind the coffee counter.
I'm gonna alert your fan club. >> Mariah: Thank you.
>> Abby: [ Sighs ] What a day.
>> Mariah: Abby. Are you okay?
>> Abby: [ Exhales heavily ] >> Mariah: Um...do you want to
talk? >> Abby: Yeah.
>> Billy: Hey. >> Lily: Hi.
>> Billy: You know, it's only awkward if we let it be.
>> Lily: [ Chuckles ] >> Billy: Take a load off.
>> Lily: Charming as ever. >> Billy: Don't worry.
I'm not staying. I'm just waiting to pick up my
pizza. >> Lily: Oh.
When did they start serving pizza here?
>> Billy: [ Chuckles ] Yeah, exactly.
Uh, it's basically an oversized version of their flatbread, but
I'm keeping that a secret from the kids.
Abby's asking for an honest opinion.
>> Lily: Oh, well, I'm sure Johnny and Katie will be more
than happy to give an honest opinion.
>> Billy: Actually, it's for, uh -- for Johnny and Connor.
They're hanging out at Chelsea's.
>> Lily: Oh. Well, have fun.
Don't forget it's a school night.
>> Billy: [ Chuckles ] So, what's up with you?
And don't tell me nothing. I could see it in your eyes
when you walked in. >> Lily: Oh, it's just, uh --
just work. >> Billy: Tough week?
>> Lily: [ Chuckles ] That is an understatement.
But not your problem to solve anymore.
>> Billy: You know, things might be over between us, but that
doesn't mean that I've stopped caring about you...
or wanting to support you. If you need someone to lean on,
I'd like to be that person.
>> Victoria: You know, I have to keep reminding myself that this
is not about me, that it's about Johnny.
I'm not gonna say that he can't spend time with you.
We've all moved past that point. And I'm really trying so hard to
operate in good faith. >> Chelsea: I'm glad.
>> Victoria: But I still feel very protective of my son.
And somehow I think he's processed the fact that you're
his biological mother, and he's welcomed you into his life.
And he loves the idea that he and Connor are half-brothers.
But I can't forget how devastated he was when we first
told him. And I'm sorry.
I'm really having a hard time getting used to this new norm of
pizza night and holidays together.
From my perspective, I just feel that everything is moving too
quickly. >> Chelsea: I get it. I do.
If I was in your position, I would feel the exact same way.
I forced the issue, and I shouldn't have.
It was selfish. >> Victoria: You were going
through a difficult time. >> Chelsea: I was in a lot of
pain and I was hurting, but I didn't recognize how my actions
were hurting other people. I blindsided you, Victoria,
several times. So, I'm very grateful that
you're just making an effort. >> Victoria: I would do anything
for my son. >> Chelsea: I'm trying really
hard to rebuild my life, and I'm really appreciative that you're
letting me even be the slightest part of Johnny's life.
>> Victoria: He's a good kid. >> Chelsea: And that's because
you're such a good mom. His only mom.
I promise you have nothing to fear in regards to that.
I just -- I just want to make you comfortable with this
situation. I promise you we're on the same
side.
>> Mariah: So, I'm guessing that something is wrong.
I-I mean, I'd like to think that you were just happy for Tessa
and me, but I -- I have my suspicions.
>> Abby: I am. I am so happy for the two of
you, um, but... You know that Chance and I
were having problems? >> Mariah: Yeah, but I was
hoping that you guys would find a way to work things out?
>> Abby: Well, um, things got more complicated since the last
time we spoke. >> Mariah: Do I even want to
know what that means? >> Abby: No. Probably not.
And I hate telling you this because you guys have such
amazing news, and I... I just -- I think you should
hear it from me first. Chance and I are...
getting divorced. >> Mariah: Oh, my gosh.
Abby, I am -- I am so sorry. >> Abby: And I just keep
thinking about the time when Chance was in Spain and you gave
us the most incredible gift -- our son.
And I thought Chance was gonna come home and we were just gonna
have the happiest future together as a family.
>> Mariah: Look, even though you're not gonna be married,
you're still going to be a family.
You're going to be amazing co-parents because of the love
that you have for Dom. That's never gonna change.
>> Abby: Thank you for saying that.
Ahh, that makes me feel a lot better.
[ Sniffles ] But, um, you know what?
I should go. I should let you get back to
catching up with Sharon. I just wish the two of you the
best. >> Mariah: Right back at you.
>> Abby: Mm. Oh, I'm so happy for you guys!
Ahh! You and Tessa are gonna be the
most amazing moms. And after everything the two of
you have done for me, if there's anything I can do to return the
favor, please let me know. >> Mariah: Oh, count on it.
>> Abby: Oh, good. [ Both laugh ]
Bye. >> Mariah: See you.
[ Cellphone pings ]
>> Lily: It's just nothing seems to be going right lately.
Nothing. It's like, Devon and Nate still
aren't talking. Devon now wants to end our
partnership. >> Billy: What?
>> Lily: And then there was this guy I used to have in my life.
>> Billy: Yeah. The worst.
Can't believe you liked him. >> Lily: I loved him.
>> Billy: [ Sighs ] You know, just because things
didn't last forever with us, it doesn't mean it was all bad.
I still believe we have something.
After all, you're sitting here. >> Lily: Well, still.
>> Billy: Devon wanting to end the partnership -- You mentioned
a few days ago you were dealing with some kind of nightmare with
the IPO. Is that what you were talking
about? >> Lily: Yeah.
>> Billy: [ Scoffs ] So, I guess Nate was right when
he said that the root of their problems all stemmed from
Devon's desire to be a lone wolf.
>> Lily: Yeah, and now I'm the lone wolf.
>> Billy: With a C-suite filled with empty chairs, including the
one that I occupied. Let me just say, Lily, that that
is not a reflection of your leadership.
>> Lily: Well, it's hard to not doubt myself.
>> Billy: No. You did everything you could to
get people to work together. You did amazing things for that
company. Let me ask you point blank --
do you regret any of the decisions that you made?
Taking over Chancellor Media, then Chancellor Industries,
the merger, the IPO? >> Lily: No.
I don't regret anything. I'm -- I'm really proud of what
I've accomplished. >> Billy: Good.
Because you should be. And I hope you can see that this
is a golden opportunity.
>> "The Young and the Restless" will continue.
>> Lily: I would love to know how everyone I thought I could
depend on deserting me is a golden opportunity.
So, please tell me. [ Chuckles ]
>> Billy: Lily, I've known you for a long time.
I've loved you for a good portion of that time.
I know when your back is against the wall, that is when you are
at your strongest, most powerful.
You will rise to the occasion, and you will show what a strong
leader you are. In fact, I'll go a step further
and say, without having to mediate between the issues of
your nearest and dearest, you will rise to even greater
heights. >> Lily: [ Chuckles ]
That's an interesting perspective.
>> Billy: Well, trust me. And I do have a little bit of
experience with family business drama.
Over time, eventually, everyone will forgive and forget.
>> Lily: Even Devon? >> Billy: Especially Devon.
You two have an incredible bond. He'll get over it.
>> Lily: Yeah. I hope so.
Well, thank you for the pep talk.
You should probably get going. I think your food's probably
getting cold. >> Billy: You're probably right.
[ Sighs ] If there's ever anything that I
can do to help... >> Lily: Thank you, but I've
got this. >> Billy: I have no doubt about
that.
[ Knock on door ]
>> Devon: [ Sighs ] Hey.
>> Abby: Hi. >> Devon: Thank you for coming
over. >> Abby: Mwah! Of course.
[ Sighs ] I know you're going through it, but I have some good
news. >> Devon: Oh.
There's still some of that in the world?
Please share it with me. >> Abby: Mariah and Tessa had a
wonderful visit with a potential birth mother, and, fingers
crossed, things are looking good.
>> Devon: Yeah? Really? >> Abby: Yeah.
>> Devon: That's fantastic. Good for them. They deserve it.
And it's nice to hear that good things are happening to someone
somewhere. >> Abby: I don't like the sound
of that. Do you have an update about
dissolving the merger? >> Devon: Yeah, I do.
And it's not what I saw coming. >> Sharon: So, overall, how did
the two of you get along with Delphine?
>> Tessa: Well, our conversations with her were
challenging. I mean, she's nice.
She's young. >> Sharon: She's scared.
>> Tessa: I think she was trying to be what she thought we wanted
her to be. >> Mariah: But to be fair, we
were doing the same thing. >> Sharon: Well, everyone's
expectations are so high right now.
You're both hoping that she'll like you enough to believe that
you'll be great parents, and, for her, she's obviously decided
that adoption is the best route for her, but she's got to be
experiencing a lot of complicated emotions.
Giving up a baby's never easy. And what about the father?
Did you say that they're no longer together?
But does he know about the pregnancy and what she intends
to do? >> Tessa: Yes, Delphine assured
us that he is on board with the adoption and relinquishing all
of his parental rights. >> Sharon: Oh. Okay, good.
Did you notice any reluctance on Delphine's part?
>> Mariah: Well... >> Tessa: She seemed determined
to stay on this path with us. >> Mariah: But she did have some
concerns.
>> Billy: Hey. >> Chelsea: Hey.
>> Billy: I, uh -- Hi.
Is, uh -- Is everything alright?
>> Victoria: Yeah. Why wouldn't it be?
>> Billy: Well, because you just said that you were gonna
quickly drop off, a-and then you're still here.
>> Victoria: We were chatting. >> Billy: Oh, okay.
And how is, uh... >> Chelsea: Everything's fine.
>> Billy: Okay, great. >> Victoria: Uh, well, I'm gonna
get going. I'll leave you to your pizza.
>> Chelsea: Why don't you stay? >> Victoria: Stay? For dinner?
>> Chelsea: Yeah. Why not? You said you've got some time
before Katie needs to be picked up from ballet.
It'll be fun.
>> Devon: So, Jill has decided to move forward with the IPO.
And in order to do that, she needs to keep Chancellor merged
with Hamilton-Winters. >> Abby: So, she won't let you
buy back your own company? >> Devon: No.
No, she won't. And she and Lily cooked up this
idea to buy me out for a big profit and leave me with
basically nothing but the ability to create a new company
from scratch and call it Hamilton-Winters.
>> Abby: Well, empires have been built on a lot less than that.
>> Devon: Yeah, but -- Are you playing devil's advocate?
>> Abby: [ Chuckles ] Just hear me out for a second.
If you take this deal, one, you would make your sister happy,
which isn't the worst thing in the world, and, two, you could
start something brand new, which is right up your alley.
>> Devon: Right. How do I just walk away from the
biggest professional achievement of my life, though?
Like, the company is invaluable because I created it with Neil
and it's my connection to him. If I leave it, I mean, that's --
Doesn't that defeat the purpose? >> Abby: I'm not so sure.
I mean, I don't think that's the truth, at least not the part
about the connection to Neil. >> Devon: How do you figure?
>> Abby: [ Sighs ] Neil is gonna be a part of
everything you do -- I mean, every move, every decision that
you make. Yes, Neil was here physically
when you guys started Hamilton-Winters, but Neil is
gonna be a part of you in everything that you do moving
forward. >> Devon: So, what are you
saying? >> Abby: Make your decision on
how you see your future, not how you feel about the past.
>> Chelsea: Mmm. >> Johnny: Pizza!
>> Billy: The name's Dad. >> Connor: Hi, Billy.
>> Johnny: Hey, Dad. >> Billy: Hey.
How are you, guinea pigs? Because that's what you are
today, okay? This is Abby's new pizza from
Society, and she wants our honest opinion.
>> Connor: Cool. >> Billy: Okay, well, let's get
it while it's hot. >> Johnny: Mom, are you staying
for dinner? >> Connor: Of course she is.
Who says no to pizza? >> Victoria: I guess I-I could
stay and have a slice. >> Johnny: Yes!
>> Billy: Okay, good. Well, let's get some plates,
alright? Help me out, boys.
>> Sharon: So, what were some of Delphine's concerns?
>> Tessa: Well, she wanted to know our parenting philosophy,
what we think about education, discipline.
>> Mariah: She just wanted to know how we met and fell in
love, what makes our relationship so strong.
>> Sharon: All the things that she couldn't find out from the
application. >> Tessa: Yes. Yeah.
She wondered if the baby was gonna have grandparents, aunts,
uncles, cousins. >> Sharon: [ Laughs ]
>> Mariah: So, uh, we got to show her some pictures and let
her know all about you and Nick and Crystal, Noah, Faith.
>> Tessa: Yeah, and all of our friends who are gonna be around
the baby. And we tried to think of
everything we could to tell her about Genoa City.
>> Mariah: It's the perfect place to fall in love and build
a family, raise a kid. >> Sharon: Did she ask about
your childhoods? >> Tessa: Yes.
And we told her that we did not have the best situation
growing up, but we were not gonna be making the same
mistakes. >> Mariah: No.
Just new and different ones. >> Sharon: Of course.
Well, I think it's really wise of her to ask those questions.
You know, she obviously liked what you had to say.
She chose you. >> Tessa: So now we have to
think about things like, are we gonna be in the birthing room?
>> Mariah: Yeah. How are we gonna structure
an open adoption? Because Delphine wants to know
the kid, and we are totally fine with that.
>> Tessa: Yeah. >> Sharon: Well, that's why you
have an attorney to walk you through that.
>> Mariah: I know. We're gonna have a lot of
questions for Christine. >> Sharon: Just make sure the
agreement she draws up for you covers every detail, even things
that you think don't matter right now.
Trust me -- everything matters. >> Mariah: Yeah.
We don't have much time. >> Sharon: Wait.
I didn't ask the most important question.
When is the baby due? >> Tessa: Well, if everything
works out... >> Mariah: We could be moms by
the end of February. >> Sharon: [ Gasps ]
>> Mariah: [ Chuckles ]
>> Billy: Okay, on a scale from "never again" to "incredible,"
what do you say? Vick?
>> Victoria: Uh, I'm sorry. What is it that we're
contemplating again? >> Billy: The new Cubano pizza
from Society. Abby wants to know --
what do we think? What's the verdict?
>> Connor: We've got a more important question.
>> Johnny: What's for dessert? >> Victoria: I think that maybe
you should let your food digest first, don't you?
>> Connor: I guess. >> Chelsea: I've got some ice
cream for later. >> Connor: Next time we do this,
Katie should come, too. >> Johnny: Why?
>> Connor: She's your sister and my cousin.
I mean, this is a family dinner, >> Victoria: Uh, speaking of
Katie, I -- I should go. I want to be there when she gets
out of ballet class. >> Johnny: Oh, Mom, did you
decide whether I can watch a movie?
I finished my homework. >> Victoria: Uh...yeah, sure.
Go ahead. It's fine. >> Billy: I can drop him at your
place after. >> Victoria: That sounds great.
Alright. Later, alligator. >> Johnny: After a while,
crocodile. >> Connor: Bye, Aunt Victoria.
>> Victoria: Bye. >> Chelsea: Victoria?
Are you sure you're alright? >> Victoria: Yeah.
Why wouldn't I be? Thank you again for dinner.
I'll be in touch. Good night.
>> Chelsea: Good night. Alright, now, what movie are we
gonna watch, huh? >> Connor: Something funny.
>> Johnny: Oh, no. Action. >> Chelsea: Ah.
>> Billy: Well, there's only one way to solve that -- first one
around the table wins. >> Chelsea: Ah! No, not really!
[ Laughter ] Careful!
>> Connor: Ah! Whoa!
>> Devon: Honestly, Abby, I don't know what I see when I --
when I think about the future. >> Abby: What do you love about
Hamilton-Winters? >> Devon: I love that it's an
established company already and that it has a history of success
that I can build on. >> Abby: Okay, and a new
company -- walk me through that. >> Devon: It's -- I mean, it'd
be just that. It would be brand new.
It's... I don't know how it would even
compare. And...
>> Abby: And? >> Devon: A-And I could not be
successful. I could fail with starting over
like this. >> Abby: Or you could soar.
But whatever choice you make, you're not gonna face it alone.
>> Devon: Thank you. When did you take off your
rings? >> Abby: A few days ago.
I have to face my new reality. >> Devon: I know that wasn't
easy for you. >> Abby: I'm filled with a lot
of uncertainty. >> Devon: The good thing is, is
whatever life throws at you, you won't have to face it alone.
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