1 00:00:07,006 --> 00:00:09,909 >> Nate: And there you have it, the Newman Media Grand tour. 2 00:00:09,976 --> 00:00:12,278 >> Audra: Quite an impressive operation you have going on 3 00:00:12,345 --> 00:00:13,246 here. 4 00:00:13,313 --> 00:00:17,617 >> Nate: And being COO is a big responsibility, 5 00:00:17,684 --> 00:00:19,252 as you're about to find out. 6 00:00:19,319 --> 00:00:22,021 >> Audra: Great, 'cause I'm ready to hit the ground running. 7 00:00:22,088 --> 00:00:23,556 >> Nate: Good. 8 00:00:23,623 --> 00:00:26,826 We have several new programs in the pipeline that I'll expect 9 00:00:26,893 --> 00:00:28,395 you to spearhead. 10 00:00:28,461 --> 00:00:31,030 I'll need you to give input on the creative and fine tune 11 00:00:31,097 --> 00:00:33,600 some of the overall concepts. 12 00:00:33,666 --> 00:00:36,536 And I want to make this one thing very clear. 13 00:00:36,603 --> 00:00:38,238 Never hold back your thoughts. 14 00:00:38,304 --> 00:00:42,876 I encourage you to speak up and share your suggestions with me. 15 00:00:42,942 --> 00:00:45,812 >> Audra: I'm glad to hear that because I am 16 00:00:45,879 --> 00:00:47,547 brimming with ideas. 17 00:00:47,614 --> 00:00:50,683 >> Nate: What you said in your interview for the job 18 00:00:50,750 --> 00:00:52,252 really hit home. 19 00:00:52,318 --> 00:00:55,021 I'm determined not to treat you or any of my employees the way 20 00:00:55,088 --> 00:00:56,956 Devon treated me. 21 00:00:57,023 --> 00:01:04,364 Yes, yes, I am the boss, but I want an environment 22 00:01:04,431 --> 00:01:05,465 of open collaboration. 23 00:01:05,532 --> 00:01:08,134 >> Audra: What a coincidence, because that's the kind 24 00:01:08,201 --> 00:01:10,336 of environment I excel in. 25 00:01:10,403 --> 00:01:12,172 >> Nate: Great. 26 00:01:12,238 --> 00:01:14,240 Welcome to Newman Media. 27 00:01:16,709 --> 00:01:19,212 >> Nikki: And, amazingly, the only thing stolen was a diamond 28 00:01:19,279 --> 00:01:22,015 necklace that your father gave me. 29 00:01:22,081 --> 00:01:25,118 >> Victoria: A burglary at the family apartment in Chicago? 30 00:01:25,185 --> 00:01:27,554 I mean, what? 31 00:01:27,620 --> 00:01:30,290 Well, thank goodness you and Dad weren't there when it happened. 32 00:01:30,356 --> 00:01:31,691 Do the police know who did it yet? 33 00:01:31,758 --> 00:01:34,727 >> Nikki: Oh, they arrested somebody, but I'm convinced they 34 00:01:34,794 --> 00:01:36,629 have the wrong person. 35 00:01:36,696 --> 00:01:39,466 >> Victoria: Well, how could you possibly know that? 36 00:01:39,532 --> 00:01:46,506 >> Nikki: Because I think the real culprit is Diane Jenkins. 37 00:01:46,573 --> 00:01:50,109 [ Both sigh ] >> Diane: Are you as happy as I 38 00:01:50,176 --> 00:01:51,711 am right now? 39 00:01:51,778 --> 00:01:54,414 >> Jack: How could I not be? 40 00:01:54,481 --> 00:01:56,115 Everything feels so right. 41 00:01:56,182 --> 00:01:57,484 >> Diane: Yeah. 42 00:01:57,550 --> 00:02:01,521 It's like everything that's happened has just led us 43 00:02:01,588 --> 00:02:04,557 to this moment. 44 00:02:04,624 --> 00:02:06,326 >> Jack: Quite a journey getting here, huh? 45 00:02:06,392 --> 00:02:09,462 >> Diane: Yeah. 46 00:02:09,529 --> 00:02:13,466 >> Jack: Now that we're here, any regrets? 47 00:02:13,533 --> 00:02:17,103 >> Diane: Well, yes. 48 00:02:19,105 --> 00:02:22,242 >> Jack: Yes? 49 00:02:22,308 --> 00:02:25,712 You do have regrets? 50 00:02:25,778 --> 00:02:32,585 >> Diane: I regret that what I did so long ago made it so hard 51 00:02:32,652 --> 00:02:35,455 for you to forgive me. 52 00:02:35,522 --> 00:02:41,728 And I -- I regret that I wasn't totally honest with you 53 00:02:41,794 --> 00:02:44,030 when I first came back. 54 00:02:44,097 --> 00:02:46,733 But the truth is, I, uh... 55 00:02:46,799 --> 00:02:51,304 [ Sighs ] I hid so much of what 56 00:02:51,371 --> 00:02:54,541 I had done out of shame. 57 00:02:54,607 --> 00:02:56,242 Mm. 58 00:02:56,309 --> 00:03:00,680 But you know everything now. 59 00:03:00,747 --> 00:03:03,883 You know all my secrets. 60 00:03:03,950 --> 00:03:07,253 Somehow you're still here. 61 00:03:07,320 --> 00:03:13,459 It's -- It's an amazing gift, and I promise you, 62 00:03:13,526 --> 00:03:18,831 I will never, never betray you. 63 00:03:18,898 --> 00:03:20,900 Hm. 64 00:03:28,207 --> 00:03:43,089 ♪♪ ♪♪ 65 00:03:43,156 --> 00:03:43,556 ♪♪ ♪♪ 66 00:03:43,623 --> 00:03:58,504 ♪♪ ♪♪ 67 00:03:58,571 --> 00:04:04,410 ♪♪ ♪♪ 68 00:04:04,477 --> 00:04:06,279 >> Kyle: Hey, Victor's gone now. 69 00:04:06,346 --> 00:04:08,281 Do you have a minute to talk? 70 00:04:08,348 --> 00:04:10,383 >> Summer: Sure. 71 00:04:17,824 --> 00:04:20,526 >> Kyle: [ Sighs ] He's turning up the heat 72 00:04:20,593 --> 00:04:23,229 on his plan to oust Adam from Jabot. 73 00:04:23,296 --> 00:04:26,132 >> Summer: I hope this time you flat out turned down his request 74 00:04:26,199 --> 00:04:27,567 for your help. 75 00:04:27,634 --> 00:04:29,636 >> Kyle: Actually, I didn't. 76 00:04:42,415 --> 00:04:47,620 >> Sally: I just didn't want to say anything until I was sure. 77 00:04:47,687 --> 00:04:51,090 >> Nick: Are you sure? 78 00:04:51,157 --> 00:04:55,728 >> Sally: I'm pregnant. 79 00:04:55,795 --> 00:04:57,864 Chloe says I'm in denial. 80 00:04:57,930 --> 00:04:59,098 And she's not wrong. 81 00:04:59,165 --> 00:05:01,234 I mean, I've been on overload since I found out, and I've been 82 00:05:01,300 --> 00:05:03,469 feeling crummy on top of it. 83 00:05:03,536 --> 00:05:05,338 I just -- I had to put everything on pause, which, 84 00:05:05,405 --> 00:05:08,941 honestly is exactly where I need to be right now. 85 00:05:09,008 --> 00:05:11,878 So can you please just be in denial with me, at least for 86 00:05:11,944 --> 00:05:14,013 now? 87 00:05:14,080 --> 00:05:17,116 I'm -- I'm just not ready to deal with everything that comes 88 00:05:17,183 --> 00:05:23,523 next. 89 00:05:23,589 --> 00:05:27,093 >> Nick: Just don't stress, okay? 90 00:05:27,160 --> 00:05:29,996 We're going to figure this out. 91 00:05:30,063 --> 00:05:32,065 It's going to be fine. 92 00:05:55,588 --> 00:05:56,389 >> Victor: Well, how do you do? 93 00:05:56,456 --> 00:05:57,490 You seem deep in thought. 94 00:05:57,557 --> 00:05:59,559 What's going on? 95 00:06:09,635 --> 00:06:12,872 >> Audra: From the research I've done on Newman Media's content, 96 00:06:12,939 --> 00:06:16,509 I think we need to expand our library by at least twofold 97 00:06:16,576 --> 00:06:18,778 if we want to remain competitive. 98 00:06:18,845 --> 00:06:22,415 One of the things we can do relatively quickly is put out 99 00:06:22,482 --> 00:06:26,753 a companion podcast on some of our most popular content 100 00:06:26,819 --> 00:06:28,921 as audio-only showcasts. 101 00:06:28,988 --> 00:06:32,325 >> Nate: I think it's an intriguing concept. 102 00:06:32,391 --> 00:06:34,527 I'm impressed with how much thinking you've put into this 103 00:06:34,594 --> 00:06:36,395 in such a short amount of time. 104 00:06:36,462 --> 00:06:39,098 >> Audra: I'm determined to make the most of the opportunity 105 00:06:39,165 --> 00:06:41,934 you've given me, especially since I highly 106 00:06:42,001 --> 00:06:44,871 doubt others would hire me given my recent backdoor 107 00:06:44,937 --> 00:06:46,806 dealings with Tucker. 108 00:06:46,873 --> 00:06:50,409 So I intend to keep on impressing you 109 00:06:50,476 --> 00:06:51,477 right out of the gate. 110 00:06:51,544 --> 00:06:53,179 >> Nate: Glad to hear. 111 00:06:53,246 --> 00:06:56,382 Clearly, we're going to make a great team. 112 00:06:56,449 --> 00:06:59,252 >> Elena: A team? 113 00:06:59,318 --> 00:07:01,854 I thought you gave up on trying to take over 114 00:07:01,921 --> 00:07:02,755 your family's business. 115 00:07:02,822 --> 00:07:05,691 So why are you and Chancellor-Winters' IPO 116 00:07:05,758 --> 00:07:07,760 consultant now a team? 117 00:07:12,465 --> 00:07:14,767 >> Victoria: What makes you so suspicious of Diane 118 00:07:14,834 --> 00:07:17,436 if the police believe otherwise? 119 00:07:17,503 --> 00:07:21,174 >> Nikki: There is something off about this scenario. 120 00:07:21,240 --> 00:07:24,243 The police arrested Jeremy Stark, the same man 121 00:07:24,310 --> 00:07:28,014 who came to Genoa City to specifically target Diane. 122 00:07:28,080 --> 00:07:29,882 >> Victoria: That is an odd coincidence. 123 00:07:29,949 --> 00:07:32,285 >> Nikki: And then why would he suddenly decide to go 124 00:07:32,351 --> 00:07:35,154 all the way to Chicago, break into our apartment, 125 00:07:35,221 --> 00:07:37,223 and steal one necklace from me? 126 00:07:37,290 --> 00:07:39,559 Nothing else was taken. 127 00:07:39,625 --> 00:07:40,927 >> Victoria: You're right. 128 00:07:40,993 --> 00:07:44,030 The whole thing is strange. 129 00:07:44,096 --> 00:07:47,033 >> Nikki: I mean, how does he even know we have an apartment 130 00:07:47,099 --> 00:07:49,268 in Chicago? 131 00:07:49,335 --> 00:07:51,204 >> Victoria: You know, that raises another question. 132 00:07:51,270 --> 00:07:55,608 How did Diane know that you kept your jewels there? 133 00:07:55,675 --> 00:07:58,578 >> Nikki: Well, that's another thing that makes this even 134 00:07:58,644 --> 00:08:00,446 more infuriating. 135 00:08:00,513 --> 00:08:03,516 There is no way she would've been able to pull this off 136 00:08:03,583 --> 00:08:05,585 without Jack's help. 137 00:08:07,019 --> 00:08:09,021 [ Keyboard clacking ] >> Traci: Well, hello, you two. 138 00:08:18,164 --> 00:08:20,333 >> Jack: Well, you're looking exceptionally happy 139 00:08:20,399 --> 00:08:21,500 this morning. 140 00:08:21,567 --> 00:08:26,205 >> Traci: And you're looking exceptionally happy, as well. 141 00:08:26,272 --> 00:08:29,575 >> Diane: Traci, I-I didn't know you were home. 142 00:08:29,642 --> 00:08:31,777 >> Traci: Surprise. 143 00:08:31,844 --> 00:08:33,846 [ Laughs ] >> Summer: I can't believe 144 00:08:38,017 --> 00:08:40,086 you're letting my grandpa pull you into his machinations. 145 00:08:40,152 --> 00:08:42,655 >> Kyle: No one is pulling me into anything. 146 00:08:42,722 --> 00:08:45,057 >> Summer: We agreed to stay out of our mothers' feud, 147 00:08:45,124 --> 00:08:46,525 and we should have the same policy 148 00:08:46,592 --> 00:08:47,660 for anything Newman-related. 149 00:08:47,727 --> 00:08:49,962 >> Kyle: I haven't decided if I'm in or out yet. 150 00:08:50,029 --> 00:08:52,531 >> Summer: I can't believe that you're even still considering 151 00:08:52,598 --> 00:08:53,633 it. 152 00:08:53,699 --> 00:08:55,968 I thought that once Stark was busted, we would be done 153 00:08:56,035 --> 00:08:57,536 with all of the deceptions. 154 00:08:57,603 --> 00:08:59,805 But this morning, I had to hide the truth from my grandma 155 00:08:59,872 --> 00:09:01,540 about her stolen necklace. 156 00:09:01,607 --> 00:09:04,176 And then I had to lie to Adam to cover for you. 157 00:09:04,243 --> 00:09:05,745 Which, by the way, he definitely didn't buy 158 00:09:05,811 --> 00:09:08,214 that story that Grandpa was here to help you for 159 00:09:08,281 --> 00:09:09,282 a Valentine's Day surprise. 160 00:09:09,348 --> 00:09:10,516 >> Kyle: I'm not surprised. 161 00:09:10,583 --> 00:09:12,084 He's got a suspicious nature. 162 00:09:12,151 --> 00:09:14,320 >> Summer: Can't we just say enough already 163 00:09:14,387 --> 00:09:17,123 With all the lies and schemes and criminal activity? 164 00:09:17,189 --> 00:09:19,792 >> Kyle: Victor hasn't pitched anything criminal. 165 00:09:19,859 --> 00:09:22,361 >> Summer: Not yet. 166 00:09:26,299 --> 00:09:32,071 >> Victor: [ Sighs ] So... 167 00:09:32,138 --> 00:09:34,941 why don't you talk to me? 168 00:09:35,007 --> 00:09:38,778 >> Nick: There's nothing to talk about. 169 00:09:38,844 --> 00:09:41,247 >> Victor: Does this mood you're in have anything to do 170 00:09:41,314 --> 00:09:43,616 with Sally Spectra? 171 00:09:43,683 --> 00:09:49,255 >> Nick: [ Chuckles ] Why would you say that? 172 00:09:49,322 --> 00:09:51,824 >> Victor: My suspicions. 173 00:09:51,891 --> 00:09:53,693 I'm not going to give you any advice regarding 174 00:09:53,759 --> 00:09:57,797 that relationship, but I'm going to warn you. 175 00:09:57,863 --> 00:10:01,300 >> Nick: Dad, whatever it is, I just -- 176 00:10:01,367 --> 00:10:02,201 I don't want to hear it. 177 00:10:02,268 --> 00:10:03,769 I don't want to hear any attacks on Sally. 178 00:10:03,836 --> 00:10:05,805 I don't want to hear any stories about her past. 179 00:10:05,871 --> 00:10:08,874 >> Victor: It's not about the past. 180 00:10:08,941 --> 00:10:11,844 About the future. 181 00:10:11,911 --> 00:10:15,982 Something is about to happen with your brother, Adam, 182 00:10:16,048 --> 00:10:19,785 that could complicate issues for you 183 00:10:19,852 --> 00:10:27,927 if you stay in a relationship with that woman. 184 00:10:27,994 --> 00:10:29,695 >> Nick: Alright, let's hear it. 185 00:10:29,762 --> 00:10:33,933 What are you plotting or scheming now? 186 00:10:42,041 --> 00:10:44,677 >> Nate: No, Elena, you got it all wrong. 187 00:10:44,744 --> 00:10:47,346 I'm not trying to stake a claim in Chancellor-Winters again. 188 00:10:47,413 --> 00:10:49,448 And Audra here no longer works for them. 189 00:10:49,515 --> 00:10:50,449 >> Audra: That's true. 190 00:10:50,516 --> 00:10:52,385 I work for Nate now. 191 00:10:52,451 --> 00:10:53,486 >> Elena: Wait, what? 192 00:10:53,552 --> 00:10:55,855 >> Nate: I hadn't had a chance to tell you yet. 193 00:10:55,921 --> 00:10:58,090 The whole thing came together rather quickly. 194 00:10:58,157 --> 00:11:00,092 >> Elena: Oh. 195 00:11:00,159 --> 00:11:02,094 I'm sorry I jumped to the wrong conclusion. 196 00:11:02,161 --> 00:11:03,396 >> Audra: No worries. 197 00:11:03,462 --> 00:11:05,498 I can see how you could easily misconstrue the situation. 198 00:11:05,564 --> 00:11:06,365 >> Nate: Agreed. 199 00:11:06,432 --> 00:11:08,801 No apology necessary. 200 00:11:08,868 --> 00:11:10,770 But I am surprised to see you here. 201 00:11:10,836 --> 00:11:11,837 Is everything okay? 202 00:11:11,904 --> 00:11:13,172 >> Elena: Yeah. 203 00:11:13,239 --> 00:11:16,308 I just stopped by to see if you were available 204 00:11:16,375 --> 00:11:17,476 for an early lunch. 205 00:11:17,543 --> 00:11:20,980 >> Nate: Ah, I would love to, but Andre and I just ordered 206 00:11:21,047 --> 00:11:23,349 takeout, and we were planning a working lunch here. 207 00:11:23,416 --> 00:11:25,684 >> Audra: Nate, it's fine. 208 00:11:25,751 --> 00:11:28,788 I have some research and reading I got to catch up on. 209 00:11:28,854 --> 00:11:31,424 Our salads will stay fresh in the break-room refrigerator. 210 00:11:31,490 --> 00:11:32,858 >> Nate: Are you sure? 211 00:11:32,925 --> 00:11:34,727 It's your first day, and I thought we can go over more 212 00:11:34,794 --> 00:11:36,195 details -- >> Audra: I won't hear of it, 213 00:11:36,262 --> 00:11:37,063 Nate, okay? 214 00:11:37,129 --> 00:11:38,831 We can pick up on this later. 215 00:11:38,898 --> 00:11:42,501 You should never turn down a meal with your partner. 216 00:11:42,568 --> 00:11:50,576 >> Nate: I guess we're going to lunch, then. 217 00:11:50,643 --> 00:11:54,146 >> Victor: No scheme, Son. 218 00:11:54,213 --> 00:11:59,285 I just have a sense that Adam's days at Jabot are numbered. 219 00:11:59,351 --> 00:12:01,253 >> Nick: You sense that? 220 00:12:01,320 --> 00:12:04,190 How exactly does that work? 221 00:12:04,256 --> 00:12:07,359 >> Victor: Trust me. 222 00:12:07,426 --> 00:12:10,963 And when that happens and he leaves Jabot, 223 00:12:11,030 --> 00:12:16,135 he has no one to turn to but his family. 224 00:12:16,202 --> 00:12:19,171 That's where he belongs. 225 00:12:19,238 --> 00:12:21,740 >> Nick: You really think Adam is going to come back to work at 226 00:12:21,807 --> 00:12:22,608 Newman? 227 00:12:22,675 --> 00:12:23,976 >> Victor: Sooner than any of us realize. 228 00:12:24,043 --> 00:12:25,411 When that happens -- >> Nick: If it happens. 229 00:12:25,478 --> 00:12:29,281 >> Victor: When that happens, Son, I want you and Adam 230 00:12:29,348 --> 00:12:30,716 to find common ground. 231 00:12:30,783 --> 00:12:32,017 I want you to get along. 232 00:12:32,084 --> 00:12:34,487 You understand? 233 00:12:34,553 --> 00:12:36,388 And this Sally Spectra woman is going to make 234 00:12:36,455 --> 00:12:37,957 that very difficult. 235 00:12:38,023 --> 00:12:40,392 >> Nick: Can you just leave her alone, alright? 236 00:12:40,459 --> 00:12:44,096 She's going through enough right now. 237 00:12:44,163 --> 00:12:46,165 >> Victor: What does that mean? 238 00:12:51,370 --> 00:12:53,506 >> Victoria: Oh, Mom, I find it awfully hard to believe that 239 00:12:53,572 --> 00:12:56,008 Jack would help Diane rob you. 240 00:12:56,075 --> 00:12:57,910 I mean, why would he even consider doing something like 241 00:12:57,977 --> 00:12:59,078 that? 242 00:12:59,145 --> 00:13:01,380 >> Nikki: It makes sense if you think of it as a carefully 243 00:13:01,447 --> 00:13:04,316 devised plan to get rid of Stark. 244 00:13:04,383 --> 00:13:07,753 Now, what if they were trying to frame him? 245 00:13:07,820 --> 00:13:10,456 In which case Jack and Diane were using me 246 00:13:10,523 --> 00:13:11,624 in their little plot, too. 247 00:13:11,690 --> 00:13:14,126 >> Victoria: Well, I can see that you're upset, but did you 248 00:13:14,193 --> 00:13:15,794 think about asking Jack about it? 249 00:13:15,861 --> 00:13:16,896 >> Nikki: Yeah. 250 00:13:16,962 --> 00:13:20,399 He claimed that Stark was trying to frame Diane. 251 00:13:20,466 --> 00:13:21,634 >> Victoria: And you're not buying it? 252 00:13:21,700 --> 00:13:24,436 >> Nikki: [ Scoffs ] They were acting so weird. 253 00:13:24,503 --> 00:13:26,872 It was clear something was up. 254 00:13:26,939 --> 00:13:29,241 >> Victoria: Diane must have Jack completely wrapped around 255 00:13:29,308 --> 00:13:30,543 her little finger. 256 00:13:30,609 --> 00:13:32,478 I mean, what more can we do but accept it? 257 00:13:32,545 --> 00:13:33,512 >> Nikki: Oh, no, no. 258 00:13:33,579 --> 00:13:34,513 There's a lot we can do. 259 00:13:34,580 --> 00:13:38,450 >> Victoria: Mom, I know that you detest Diane, 260 00:13:38,517 --> 00:13:41,587 but, I mean, maybe it's time to just accept the fact that 261 00:13:41,654 --> 00:13:44,924 she is back in town for good. 262 00:13:44,990 --> 00:13:47,059 >> Nikki: I will never do that. 263 00:13:47,126 --> 00:13:49,428 >> Victoria: Do you remember when you were worried about 264 00:13:49,495 --> 00:13:51,030 Stark being back in Genoa City? 265 00:13:51,096 --> 00:13:53,432 Can you not just be happy that he's behind bars again? 266 00:13:53,499 --> 00:13:55,000 >> Nikki: No. 267 00:13:55,067 --> 00:13:58,404 I will only be happy when Diane is in a cell of her own. 268 00:13:58,470 --> 00:14:01,440 >> Victoria: [ Sighs ] Mom, I hate seeing you 269 00:14:01,507 --> 00:14:02,808 so twisted up like this. 270 00:14:02,875 --> 00:14:11,517 You have to find a way to let it go. 271 00:14:11,584 --> 00:14:14,453 >> Traci: So, can I pour anybody a cup of coffee? 272 00:14:14,520 --> 00:14:15,621 >> Diane: Oh, no, thank you. 273 00:14:15,688 --> 00:14:16,488 >> Jack: I'll have a cup. 274 00:14:16,555 --> 00:14:18,257 >> Traci: Okay. 275 00:14:18,324 --> 00:14:21,560 Actually, I probably don't need any more caffeine 276 00:14:21,627 --> 00:14:22,761 this morning. 277 00:14:22,828 --> 00:14:25,731 I have been down here for hours, and I notice the two of you 278 00:14:25,798 --> 00:14:27,433 seem to be getting quite a late start. 279 00:14:27,499 --> 00:14:30,569 >> Diane: Oh, well, we were just upstairs checking on Harrison, 280 00:14:30,636 --> 00:14:32,538 but I guess the nanny already has him out. 281 00:14:32,605 --> 00:14:36,008 You know, it is a lovely, brisk day for the park. 282 00:14:36,075 --> 00:14:37,576 >> Traci: Oh, really? 283 00:14:37,643 --> 00:14:38,244 How would you know? 284 00:14:38,310 --> 00:14:40,112 You haven't been outside yet. 285 00:14:40,179 --> 00:14:43,949 >> Diane: Well, I-I do have the weather on my phone. 286 00:14:44,016 --> 00:14:46,585 >> Jack: We have nothing to hide. 287 00:14:46,652 --> 00:14:49,088 For the record, Diane is going to be spending 288 00:14:49,154 --> 00:14:51,156 a lot more time around here. 289 00:15:11,977 --> 00:15:13,479 >> Sharon: What can I get you? 290 00:15:13,545 --> 00:15:15,514 >> Audra: Oh. 291 00:15:15,581 --> 00:15:17,116 You're so polite. 292 00:15:17,182 --> 00:15:21,320 Even though I'm sure I'm the last person you want to see. 293 00:15:21,387 --> 00:15:25,291 >> Sharon: Your history with Noah is between the two of you. 294 00:15:25,357 --> 00:15:29,361 And, besides, he seems to have made peace with it. 295 00:15:29,428 --> 00:15:32,831 >> Audra: You figure since I'm only in town temporarily, 296 00:15:32,898 --> 00:15:35,367 why not keep things cordial? 297 00:15:35,434 --> 00:15:41,407 >> Sharon: I aim to make all of my customers feel welcome. 298 00:15:41,473 --> 00:15:43,542 >> Audra: Would that change if I told you 299 00:15:43,609 --> 00:15:46,278 I was moving here permanently? 300 00:15:48,681 --> 00:15:51,016 >> Elena: [ Sighs ] I really am sorry that I showed 301 00:15:51,083 --> 00:15:53,185 up to your job and immediately assumed the worst. 302 00:15:53,252 --> 00:15:53,952 >> Nate: It's okay. 303 00:15:54,019 --> 00:15:56,121 It's a perfectly logical mistake. 304 00:15:56,188 --> 00:15:57,856 I can see how you could've gotten there. 305 00:15:57,923 --> 00:16:00,426 >> Elena: Well, thank you for understanding. 306 00:16:00,492 --> 00:16:02,261 So how did all this come about? 307 00:16:02,328 --> 00:16:04,463 Why isn't Audra working on the IPO anymore? 308 00:16:04,530 --> 00:16:07,166 >> Nate: Well, she and Chancellor-Winters parted ways. 309 00:16:07,232 --> 00:16:10,102 It made sense to bring someone with her experience on board. 310 00:16:10,169 --> 00:16:13,939 She even won over Victoria, who is no easy sell. 311 00:16:14,006 --> 00:16:15,607 >> Elena: I suppose so. 312 00:16:15,674 --> 00:16:19,278 >> Nate: Audra showed up on her first day ready with a boatload 313 00:16:19,345 --> 00:16:20,479 of ideas. 314 00:16:20,546 --> 00:16:26,385 I am telling you, she's already shining like a star. 315 00:16:26,452 --> 00:16:29,221 >> Elena: Well, Audra isn't the only one 316 00:16:29,288 --> 00:16:31,290 who shined today. 317 00:16:33,659 --> 00:16:35,561 >> Victor: So, uh... 318 00:16:35,627 --> 00:16:37,629 [ Clears throat ] What exactly has you worried 319 00:16:41,967 --> 00:16:44,636 about Sally Spectra? 320 00:16:44,703 --> 00:16:49,875 >> Nick: [ Sighs ] Look, she's starting a new 321 00:16:49,942 --> 00:16:50,576 business, okay? 322 00:16:50,642 --> 00:16:51,710 >> Victor: Okay. 323 00:16:51,777 --> 00:16:54,113 >> Nick: And that is a necessity due to her unceremonious 324 00:16:54,179 --> 00:16:55,381 firing from Newman Media. 325 00:16:55,447 --> 00:16:58,050 And she doesn't need any distractions from you. 326 00:16:58,117 --> 00:17:00,219 In fact, she and Chloe are meeting with Jill 327 00:17:00,285 --> 00:17:02,087 to see if they can put together a partnership 328 00:17:02,154 --> 00:17:03,422 with Chancellor-Winters. 329 00:17:03,489 --> 00:17:07,159 And just so you know, Sally and I are getting a lot closer. 330 00:17:07,226 --> 00:17:09,128 So can you just get off her case, Dad? 331 00:17:09,194 --> 00:17:11,196 She's not hurting anyone. 332 00:17:15,801 --> 00:17:17,669 >> Victor: Not just yet. 333 00:17:17,736 --> 00:17:19,772 >> Nick: I'm serious. 334 00:17:19,838 --> 00:17:22,307 Leave her alone. 335 00:17:22,374 --> 00:17:24,743 I really hope you're not trying to manipulate some scenario 336 00:17:24,810 --> 00:17:26,612 where you force Adam's hand. 337 00:17:26,678 --> 00:17:28,647 I know you're trying to bring the family closer together, but, 338 00:17:28,714 --> 00:17:32,084 honestly, it's going to have the opposite effect. 339 00:17:32,151 --> 00:17:41,994 But maybe that's the only thing you know. 340 00:17:42,060 --> 00:17:44,797 >> Kyle: I understand why you would have some reservations 341 00:17:44,863 --> 00:17:47,399 about me working with Victor, but I am asking you 342 00:17:47,466 --> 00:17:48,434 to hear me out. 343 00:17:48,500 --> 00:17:51,570 You do not get to make the decisions for me. 344 00:17:51,637 --> 00:17:53,639 >> Summer: I'm not trying to. 345 00:17:53,705 --> 00:17:55,374 But, Kyle, this is my family. 346 00:17:55,441 --> 00:17:57,843 We both know how ugly things can get when Grandpa 347 00:17:57,910 --> 00:17:59,011 and Adam are at war. 348 00:17:59,077 --> 00:18:00,279 >> Kyle: I do. 349 00:18:00,345 --> 00:18:02,181 But this time, I honestly believe Victor has 350 00:18:02,247 --> 00:18:03,315 the best of intentions. 351 00:18:03,382 --> 00:18:06,852 Yeah, he wants Adam to fail, but only so we can bring him 352 00:18:06,919 --> 00:18:08,220 back into the family fold. 353 00:18:08,287 --> 00:18:10,856 >> Summer: You know I love my grandpa, but this is no way to 354 00:18:10,923 --> 00:18:12,825 heal a rift with your son. 355 00:18:12,891 --> 00:18:14,893 Why humiliate Adam again? 356 00:18:14,960 --> 00:18:15,994 He's had enough of that already. 357 00:18:16,061 --> 00:18:16,929 >> Kyle: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. 358 00:18:16,995 --> 00:18:18,497 I agree. It's a little extreme. 359 00:18:18,564 --> 00:18:20,699 But look at it from Jabot's perspective. 360 00:18:20,766 --> 00:18:21,700 Adam is trouble. 361 00:18:21,767 --> 00:18:23,402 My dad never should've brought him on. 362 00:18:23,469 --> 00:18:26,438 So far, the guy's work is hit or miss. 363 00:18:26,505 --> 00:18:28,474 He's clearly not engaged or all that passionate 364 00:18:28,540 --> 00:18:30,676 about being here, and part of me wonders if he only 365 00:18:30,742 --> 00:18:33,345 took the job in the first place to get back at Victor. 366 00:18:33,412 --> 00:18:34,513 >> Summer: That wouldn't surprise me. 367 00:18:34,580 --> 00:18:38,951 >> Kyle: I want him gone before he can cause damage to our 368 00:18:39,017 --> 00:18:40,052 company. 369 00:18:40,118 --> 00:18:42,654 How can you possibly disagree with me? 370 00:18:42,721 --> 00:18:46,291 >> Summer: Look, I-I'll admit there's no real place for Adam 371 00:18:46,358 --> 00:18:47,493 at Jabot. 372 00:18:47,559 --> 00:18:49,094 I just don't think it means that you need 373 00:18:49,161 --> 00:18:50,229 to be taking such big risks. 374 00:18:50,295 --> 00:18:51,964 >> Kyle: Don't worry about that. 375 00:18:52,030 --> 00:18:55,067 I've taken care of all the risks. 376 00:19:03,942 --> 00:19:06,144 >> "The Young and the Restless" will continue. 377 00:19:24,963 --> 00:19:27,299 >> Nikki: I'm tired about talking about Diane. 378 00:19:27,366 --> 00:19:30,435 Let's talk about a happier subject. 379 00:19:30,502 --> 00:19:32,237 How are Katie and Johnny? 380 00:19:32,304 --> 00:19:34,606 >> Victoria: Oh. Well. 381 00:19:34,673 --> 00:19:37,442 Oh, you should see Katie in her ballet class. 382 00:19:37,509 --> 00:19:40,812 She looks so cute in her little tights and her tutu. 383 00:19:40,879 --> 00:19:42,447 She's just thriving. 384 00:19:42,514 --> 00:19:44,683 You know, she is so talented. 385 00:19:44,750 --> 00:19:45,884 I hope you can make her recital. 386 00:19:45,951 --> 00:19:46,618 >> Nikki: Of course. 387 00:19:46,685 --> 00:19:48,453 I wouldn't miss it. 388 00:19:48,520 --> 00:19:50,022 >> Victoria: Good. 389 00:19:50,088 --> 00:19:53,392 But, uh, last night, thanks to Johnny and Billy, I, 390 00:19:53,458 --> 00:19:57,262 um -- I had to endure pizza night at Chelsea's. 391 00:19:57,329 --> 00:20:00,999 >> Nikki: Oh. How did that go? 392 00:20:01,066 --> 00:20:02,234 >> Victoria: I don't know. 393 00:20:02,301 --> 00:20:05,504 I mean, Billy seems pretty at home there, and I'm pleased that 394 00:20:05,571 --> 00:20:08,407 Johnny and Connor are getting along, of course. 395 00:20:08,473 --> 00:20:12,244 But I just have this strange feeling in the pit of my stomach 396 00:20:12,311 --> 00:20:15,213 that this new family dynamic is not going to end well. 397 00:20:15,280 --> 00:20:18,283 >> Nikki: I'm sorry you have to deal with all that. 398 00:20:18,350 --> 00:20:21,553 [ Door opens ] >> Nick: Hey, Mom, Vick. 399 00:20:21,620 --> 00:20:22,554 >> Nikki: Hey. 400 00:20:22,621 --> 00:20:24,423 >> Victoria: Hi. 401 00:20:24,489 --> 00:20:25,991 How are you doing? 402 00:20:26,058 --> 00:20:27,993 >> Nick: I'm good. 403 00:20:28,060 --> 00:20:32,097 >> Nikki: Well, I would love to chat, but I have a meeting. 404 00:20:32,164 --> 00:20:33,231 Thank you, darling. 405 00:20:33,298 --> 00:20:34,666 Talk to you later. [ Smooches ] >> Nick: Love you, Mom. 406 00:20:34,733 --> 00:20:36,735 >> Nikki: Bye-bye. 407 00:20:39,972 --> 00:20:41,673 [ Door closes ] >> Victoria: I think that Mom 408 00:20:41,740 --> 00:20:44,576 was too preoccupied to notice that your answer was not 409 00:20:44,643 --> 00:20:46,411 convincing. 410 00:20:46,478 --> 00:20:48,780 Clearly, you're conflicted about something. 411 00:20:48,847 --> 00:20:51,216 >> Nick: Why does everyone keep saying that to me? 412 00:20:51,283 --> 00:20:53,218 >> Victoria: Because it must be true. 413 00:20:53,285 --> 00:20:55,287 What's going on? 414 00:20:59,491 --> 00:21:02,461 >> Nate: I'm getting the feeling that this isn't just your 415 00:21:02,527 --> 00:21:04,796 everyday lunch invitation. 416 00:21:04,863 --> 00:21:08,467 You have something to share, don't you? 417 00:21:08,533 --> 00:21:11,970 >> Elena: You remember that patient I was telling you about? 418 00:21:12,037 --> 00:21:15,007 >> Nate: You mean the one nobody expected to make it? 419 00:21:15,073 --> 00:21:17,309 >> Elena: Yep, that's the one. 420 00:21:17,376 --> 00:21:19,811 Really sweet man. 421 00:21:19,878 --> 00:21:24,282 Not to toot my own horn, but I performed his surgery 422 00:21:24,349 --> 00:21:26,952 this morning, and he made it through with flying colors. 423 00:21:27,019 --> 00:21:28,754 >> Nate: What? 424 00:21:28,820 --> 00:21:31,723 Congratulations, Elena. 425 00:21:31,790 --> 00:21:34,359 You saved that man's life. 426 00:21:34,426 --> 00:21:36,995 I am so proud of you. 427 00:21:37,062 --> 00:21:39,631 I bet the rest of the staff was wowed, as well. 428 00:21:39,698 --> 00:21:40,899 >> Elena: Yeah, yeah. 429 00:21:40,966 --> 00:21:43,402 I received some really high praises. 430 00:21:43,468 --> 00:21:45,737 But, um... 431 00:21:45,804 --> 00:21:49,074 I think the thing that meant the most to me was seeing 432 00:21:49,141 --> 00:21:51,476 the look on his family's face when I told them 433 00:21:51,543 --> 00:21:53,445 that he was going to make it. 434 00:21:53,512 --> 00:21:55,514 >> Nate: I remember that feeling. 435 00:21:55,580 --> 00:21:59,751 It's like being on top of the world. 436 00:21:59,818 --> 00:22:02,354 I am so thrilled for you. 437 00:22:02,421 --> 00:22:04,456 [ Chuckles ] And this calls for a 438 00:22:04,523 --> 00:22:05,524 celebration, okay? 439 00:22:05,590 --> 00:22:07,592 Not just this lunch. 440 00:22:07,659 --> 00:22:11,129 So I am going to put something together for us tonight. 441 00:22:11,196 --> 00:22:12,631 Something special. 442 00:22:12,698 --> 00:22:14,800 Champagne. The works. 443 00:22:14,866 --> 00:22:16,968 >> Elena: Okay. 444 00:22:17,035 --> 00:22:19,037 I'm looking forward to it. 445 00:22:21,073 --> 00:22:23,475 >> Summer: How could you have possibly taken care of all the 446 00:22:23,542 --> 00:22:24,676 risks? 447 00:22:24,743 --> 00:22:26,578 I thought you hadn't agreed to my grandpa's little plot yet. 448 00:22:26,645 --> 00:22:28,180 >> Kyle: I haven't. 449 00:22:28,246 --> 00:22:30,482 I just laid down some ground rules in case I do decide to 450 00:22:30,549 --> 00:22:31,717 work with him. 451 00:22:31,783 --> 00:22:33,885 I told him that, if I were to come on board, 452 00:22:33,952 --> 00:22:35,787 there'd be certain conditions that would have to be met. 453 00:22:35,854 --> 00:22:36,888 >> Summer: Which are? 454 00:22:36,955 --> 00:22:40,325 >> Kyle: "A," my involvement would have to be minimal, 455 00:22:40,392 --> 00:22:43,962 "B," whatever move Victor makes can only affect Adam, 456 00:22:44,029 --> 00:22:48,867 not Jabot, and "C," 457 00:22:48,934 --> 00:22:52,671 Dad can never find out I had any involvement. 458 00:22:52,738 --> 00:22:56,141 >> Summer: Okay, none of those caveats are even remotely 459 00:22:56,208 --> 00:22:57,876 reassuring to me. 460 00:22:57,943 --> 00:23:00,178 Just the fact that you need to take so many precautions 461 00:23:00,245 --> 00:23:01,913 should tell you everything you need to know. 462 00:23:01,980 --> 00:23:04,916 >> Kyle: I have confidence Victor will keep his word. 463 00:23:04,983 --> 00:23:08,687 >> Summer: [ Scoffs ] Can't you see how this can 464 00:23:08,754 --> 00:23:10,355 blow up in your face? 465 00:23:10,422 --> 00:23:14,526 Sure, my grandpa might honor your requests, 466 00:23:14,593 --> 00:23:17,496 but if Adam figures out that he's been set up, 467 00:23:17,562 --> 00:23:22,000 Jack is the first person that he's going to tell. 468 00:23:22,067 --> 00:23:24,302 >> Kyle: [ Sighs ] >> Diane: Jack, We don't need to 469 00:23:24,369 --> 00:23:26,538 go on boring Traci about us. 470 00:23:26,605 --> 00:23:29,374 I'm sure you have better things to do. 471 00:23:29,441 --> 00:23:30,976 >> Traci: Nope. 472 00:23:31,042 --> 00:23:34,813 In fact, I find the whole thing absolutely fascinating. 473 00:23:34,880 --> 00:23:36,481 I would love to hear all about it. 474 00:23:36,548 --> 00:23:38,316 That is, unless the two of you do want to talk about it. 475 00:23:38,383 --> 00:23:39,951 >> Jack: Oh, I'm more than happy to talk about it. 476 00:23:40,018 --> 00:23:41,019 Have a seat. 477 00:23:41,086 --> 00:23:45,824 Diane and I are now romantically involved. 478 00:23:45,891 --> 00:23:48,660 It has been a very natural and very welcome progression, 479 00:23:48,727 --> 00:23:50,262 and I don't intend to keep it a secret. 480 00:23:50,328 --> 00:23:53,165 I think our family has had quite enough of those lately. 481 00:23:53,231 --> 00:23:57,002 >> Traci: Well, congratulations. 482 00:23:57,068 --> 00:23:58,069 >> Jack: Thank you. 483 00:23:58,136 --> 00:24:00,939 >> Traci: [ Chuckles ] And there's another big change 484 00:24:01,006 --> 00:24:02,507 that I've noticed around here this morning. 485 00:24:02,574 --> 00:24:05,277 The security detail seems to be missing. 486 00:24:05,343 --> 00:24:07,579 So am I to assume that means we're not going to have 487 00:24:07,646 --> 00:24:09,681 to worry about that dangerous secret called Stark? 488 00:24:09,748 --> 00:24:11,483 >> Jack: You would be correct about that. 489 00:24:11,550 --> 00:24:17,222 We are safely out of his life, and he's out of ours. 490 00:24:17,289 --> 00:24:19,057 So I like the way things have landed. 491 00:24:19,124 --> 00:24:21,760 Our troubles are few. 492 00:24:21,827 --> 00:24:24,830 >> Traci: There that is, that sparkle in your eye 493 00:24:24,896 --> 00:24:26,364 that I've been missing so much. 494 00:24:26,431 --> 00:24:27,632 >> Diane: Ah, you see a sparkle? 495 00:24:27,699 --> 00:24:30,135 >> Traci: I do see a sparkle, and I'd see it on my brother 496 00:24:30,202 --> 00:24:32,604 from a mile away. 497 00:24:32,671 --> 00:24:35,574 Ah, please forgive me if, um, I teased you 498 00:24:35,640 --> 00:24:36,875 and made you feel uncomfortable. 499 00:24:36,942 --> 00:24:38,577 >> Jack: No, you should feel good about this. 500 00:24:38,643 --> 00:24:40,979 That level of ribbing from Traci is usually reserved 501 00:24:41,046 --> 00:24:42,013 for close family. 502 00:24:42,080 --> 00:24:45,350 >> Traci: [ Chuckles ] Seriously, both of you, 503 00:24:45,417 --> 00:24:47,285 I wish you all the best, and I hope 504 00:24:47,352 --> 00:24:50,155 that your announcement is met with the proper amount 505 00:24:50,222 --> 00:24:52,257 of support that it deserves. 506 00:24:52,324 --> 00:24:55,160 Actually, I think it's probably a really good thing that Ashley 507 00:24:55,227 --> 00:24:58,163 is out of the country right now because you should consider 508 00:24:58,230 --> 00:25:00,332 having someone tell our sister so that she can 509 00:25:00,398 --> 00:25:02,801 blow up on the streets of Paris and get it all out of her system 510 00:25:02,868 --> 00:25:04,236 before she comes back home again. 511 00:25:04,302 --> 00:25:06,972 >> Jack: I will definitely take that under advisement. 512 00:25:07,038 --> 00:25:08,573 >> Traci: [ Chuckles ] Good. 513 00:25:08,640 --> 00:25:12,210 Now I have a scheduled phone meeting with my editor, 514 00:25:12,277 --> 00:25:16,581 so you two will have to excuse me, but I'm sure 515 00:25:16,648 --> 00:25:18,884 that I will see you both later. 516 00:25:18,950 --> 00:25:20,085 >> Jack: Traci. 517 00:25:20,151 --> 00:25:21,386 >> Traci: Mm-hmm? 518 00:25:21,453 --> 00:25:23,555 >> Jack: Thank you. 519 00:25:28,226 --> 00:25:30,695 >> Diane: [ Sighs ] >> Jack: W-What? 520 00:25:30,762 --> 00:25:32,297 Wait, what's wrong? 521 00:25:32,364 --> 00:25:36,001 >> Diane: You know, we didn't talk about telling people about 522 00:25:36,067 --> 00:25:37,903 us. 523 00:25:37,969 --> 00:25:40,839 I'm not so sure it's a good idea. 524 00:25:51,016 --> 00:25:55,520 >> Sharon: So, you've decided to stay in Genoa City? 525 00:25:55,587 --> 00:25:57,289 >> Audra: There's no need to worry. 526 00:25:57,355 --> 00:25:58,924 It's a good thing. 527 00:25:58,990 --> 00:26:00,325 >> Sharon: Really? 528 00:26:00,392 --> 00:26:02,661 >> Audra: Yeah, I just got a new position. 529 00:26:02,727 --> 00:26:06,231 As of today, I'm working for Noah's dad's company. 530 00:26:06,298 --> 00:26:10,602 I never would've imagined this back in London. 531 00:26:10,669 --> 00:26:13,738 But it's small world, hm? 532 00:26:15,640 --> 00:26:18,043 >> Sharon: You're working for Newman? 533 00:26:18,109 --> 00:26:19,945 In what capacity? 534 00:26:20,011 --> 00:26:23,348 >> Audra: Nate Hastings hired me to work at Newman Media as his 535 00:26:23,415 --> 00:26:24,783 COO. 536 00:26:24,849 --> 00:26:26,451 >> Sharon: Oh. 537 00:26:26,518 --> 00:26:29,487 Wow, that's a pretty big leap from a temporary position 538 00:26:29,554 --> 00:26:31,056 at Chancellor-Winters. 539 00:26:31,122 --> 00:26:32,958 >> Audra: It is. 540 00:26:33,024 --> 00:26:35,760 But I managed to impress the hell out of Victoria 541 00:26:35,827 --> 00:26:37,095 when I interviewed. 542 00:26:37,162 --> 00:26:41,032 Although I just started, so far, so good. 543 00:26:41,099 --> 00:26:45,537 >> Sharon: Then congratulations are in order, I guess. 544 00:26:45,603 --> 00:26:47,605 >> Audra: Thank you. 545 00:26:47,672 --> 00:26:51,776 And for the record, Noah has nothing to worry about. 546 00:26:51,843 --> 00:26:55,480 I'm very happy with the new direction my life is taking 547 00:26:55,547 --> 00:26:57,816 and all the new people I'm meeting. 548 00:26:57,882 --> 00:27:01,453 Believe me, the last thing I want to do is move backward. 549 00:27:01,519 --> 00:27:04,222 >> Sharon: I'm sure that Noah will appreciate you giving him 550 00:27:04,289 --> 00:27:07,859 a lot of space. 551 00:27:07,926 --> 00:27:11,329 >> Audra: Well, I got to get back to the office and make 552 00:27:11,396 --> 00:27:14,666 the Newmans even richer, if that's possible. 553 00:27:14,733 --> 00:27:16,735 Take care. 554 00:27:22,807 --> 00:27:26,778 >> Jack: Hey, hey, why are you saying that? 555 00:27:26,845 --> 00:27:29,447 Why are you hesitant about going public about us? 556 00:27:29,514 --> 00:27:33,218 >> Diane: I'm just not sure it's the right thing to do. 557 00:27:33,284 --> 00:27:34,419 >> Jack: Is this about Ashley? 558 00:27:34,486 --> 00:27:36,388 >> Diane: [ Sighs ] >> Jack: That's not a problem 559 00:27:36,454 --> 00:27:38,323 because she doesn't have a vote. 560 00:27:38,390 --> 00:27:40,525 >> Diane: Yes, and things couldn't be any worse with 561 00:27:40,592 --> 00:27:41,726 Ashley than they already are. 562 00:27:41,793 --> 00:27:42,961 >> Jack: So this is about Kyle? 563 00:27:43,028 --> 00:27:43,928 >> Diane: Yes. 564 00:27:43,995 --> 00:27:45,930 He warned me a while ago not to flirt with you, 565 00:27:45,997 --> 00:27:49,467 and I think we can safely say that more than flirting 566 00:27:49,534 --> 00:27:51,269 has gone on. 567 00:27:51,336 --> 00:27:53,872 >> Jack: Yeah, I would agree. 568 00:27:53,938 --> 00:27:55,507 When people see how happy we are, 569 00:27:55,573 --> 00:27:58,376 they will be happy for us. 570 00:27:58,443 --> 00:28:01,513 >> Diane: I wish I could be as optimistic as you are about 571 00:28:01,579 --> 00:28:04,349 how everyone will react to the two of us getting back together. 572 00:28:04,416 --> 00:28:07,352 >> Jack: Trust me, we will win everyone over 573 00:28:07,419 --> 00:28:08,119 that matters. 574 00:28:08,186 --> 00:28:11,990 The rest don't count. 575 00:28:12,057 --> 00:28:14,526 We can be very persuasive, you and I. 576 00:28:14,592 --> 00:28:17,462 >> Diane: You know, Jack, I'm not worried about me. 577 00:28:17,529 --> 00:28:20,532 You know that I can handle whatever the world dishes out, 578 00:28:20,598 --> 00:28:24,002 and, well -- and besides, practically everyone despises me 579 00:28:24,069 --> 00:28:25,570 already anyway. 580 00:28:25,637 --> 00:28:33,078 No, but you are loved and respected in this town. 581 00:28:33,144 --> 00:28:40,985 You're the one with the most at stake. 582 00:28:41,052 --> 00:28:44,055 >> Summer: I just hate the idea of you risking unnecessary 583 00:28:44,122 --> 00:28:47,492 conflict with your dad over Adam, of all people. 584 00:28:47,559 --> 00:28:51,129 I mean, can you just imagine how Jack would react if he found out 585 00:28:51,196 --> 00:28:53,832 that you were conspiring with my grandpa behind his back? 586 00:28:53,898 --> 00:28:57,435 >> Kyle: I honestly believe I am protecting my dad -- from Adam 587 00:28:57,502 --> 00:28:59,971 and all the potential trouble he could cause him and Jabot 588 00:29:00,038 --> 00:29:02,240 down the line. 589 00:29:02,307 --> 00:29:06,211 >> Summer: Are you trying to prove something to Jack after 590 00:29:06,277 --> 00:29:08,079 he left you out of the scheme to take down Stark? 591 00:29:08,146 --> 00:29:09,280 >> Kyle: No, of course not. 592 00:29:09,347 --> 00:29:11,516 This is about protecting Jabot. 593 00:29:11,583 --> 00:29:13,852 >> Summer: You know Adam. 594 00:29:13,918 --> 00:29:15,920 Why don't you just let him fail all on his own, 595 00:29:15,987 --> 00:29:17,255 as he inevitably will? 596 00:29:17,322 --> 00:29:18,957 >> Kyle: Okay, please, Summer. 597 00:29:19,023 --> 00:29:21,292 I just need you to understand this will be worth it. 598 00:29:21,359 --> 00:29:24,229 There's more to this that I haven't told you yet, 599 00:29:24,295 --> 00:29:31,769 a payoff beyond just removing Adam from the equation. 600 00:29:31,836 --> 00:29:33,238 >> Nick: I don't want to get into it, Vick. 601 00:29:33,304 --> 00:29:35,240 >> Victoria: Oh, come on. 602 00:29:35,306 --> 00:29:42,280 You should know by now that you can talk to me about anything. 603 00:29:42,347 --> 00:29:45,083 >> Nick: [ Sighs ] I just had a very disturbing 604 00:29:45,150 --> 00:29:47,552 conversation with our father. 605 00:29:47,619 --> 00:29:51,055 >> Victoria: I'm almost afraid to ask what's on Dad's agenda. 606 00:29:51,122 --> 00:29:53,491 Did you two get into it about Sally again? 607 00:29:53,558 --> 00:29:56,394 >> Nick: Oh, Sally is still very much on his agenda, 608 00:29:56,461 --> 00:29:59,664 but the main event now seems to be our brother. 609 00:29:59,731 --> 00:30:02,233 >> Victoria: Why does our father keep hitting his head 610 00:30:02,300 --> 00:30:04,936 against a brick wall when it comes to this guy? 611 00:30:05,003 --> 00:30:07,272 Adam is never going to be anything but trouble. 612 00:30:07,338 --> 00:30:09,541 >> Nick: Dad doesn't see it like that. 613 00:30:09,607 --> 00:30:12,644 I have a suspicion that Dad has some plan in the works 614 00:30:12,710 --> 00:30:15,713 to bring Adam home, both to the company 615 00:30:15,780 --> 00:30:17,515 and the family. 616 00:30:17,582 --> 00:30:22,921 But you and I know that is only going to spell disaster. 617 00:30:22,987 --> 00:30:23,988 >> Victoria: [ Sighs ] 618 00:30:33,031 --> 00:30:33,598 >> Audra: Nate. 619 00:30:33,665 --> 00:30:34,999 >> Nate: Audra, come in. 620 00:30:35,066 --> 00:30:37,101 >> Audra: I am glad I caught you. 621 00:30:37,168 --> 00:30:39,737 So I-I hope I didn't jump the gun, but I was putting out 622 00:30:39,804 --> 00:30:43,408 feelers for a showcast idea and ended up setting a meeting. 623 00:30:43,474 --> 00:30:44,609 >> Nate: With who? 624 00:30:44,676 --> 00:30:46,978 >> Audra: This really important contact of mine in Milwaukee 625 00:30:47,045 --> 00:30:49,714 who can help us with the snap of her fingers. 626 00:30:49,781 --> 00:30:50,615 But don't worry. 627 00:30:50,682 --> 00:30:53,318 I didn't make any guarantees or promises. 628 00:30:53,384 --> 00:30:56,521 I made sure to emphasize that everything is exploratory 629 00:30:56,588 --> 00:30:58,122 at this point. 630 00:30:58,189 --> 00:31:00,291 So what do you think? 631 00:31:00,358 --> 00:31:03,995 >> Nate: I think I'm surprised you were able to move so fast. 632 00:31:04,062 --> 00:31:06,931 But I am on board with it and eager to hear 633 00:31:06,998 --> 00:31:07,966 how this could play out. 634 00:31:08,032 --> 00:31:08,967 >> Audra: Okay, good, good. 635 00:31:09,033 --> 00:31:10,201 But here's the thing. 636 00:31:10,268 --> 00:31:12,804 She's only in Milwaukee for one night before heading to Asia. 637 00:31:12,870 --> 00:31:17,809 So tonight would be our best bet to pick her brain and, you know, 638 00:31:17,875 --> 00:31:21,212 possibly land her if we decide we want her to work with us. 639 00:31:21,279 --> 00:31:22,213 Are you free? 640 00:31:22,280 --> 00:31:23,615 >> Nate: Sure. I'm in. 641 00:31:23,681 --> 00:31:24,382 >> Audra: Great. 642 00:31:24,449 --> 00:31:27,452 I will go finalize things now. 643 00:31:41,666 --> 00:31:43,668 >> Nate: [ Sighs ] [ Sighs ] 644 00:31:51,009 --> 00:31:52,443 >> Elena: Hey, you. 645 00:31:52,510 --> 00:31:53,544 >> Nate: Hey. 646 00:31:53,611 --> 00:31:56,814 Listen, I am so, so sorry, but I have to postpone 647 00:31:56,881 --> 00:31:58,049 our plans for tonight. 648 00:31:58,116 --> 00:32:00,718 >> Elena: Oh, no. What happened? 649 00:32:00,785 --> 00:32:02,287 >> Nate: Something came up here at work tonight, 650 00:32:02,353 --> 00:32:03,955 and I have to deal with it. 651 00:32:04,022 --> 00:32:06,758 But, listen, I promise to make it up to you. 652 00:32:06,824 --> 00:32:07,458 Rain check? 653 00:32:07,525 --> 00:32:09,560 >> Elena: Yeah. 654 00:32:09,627 --> 00:32:11,629 I understand. 655 00:32:20,004 --> 00:32:21,706 >> Jack: You're right. 656 00:32:21,773 --> 00:32:24,342 I have a lot at stake. 657 00:32:24,409 --> 00:32:25,410 I'm happy. 658 00:32:25,476 --> 00:32:27,145 >> Diane: [ Chuckles ] >> Jack: For the first time in 659 00:32:27,211 --> 00:32:30,515 I can't tell you how long, I have such a positive 660 00:32:30,581 --> 00:32:33,785 view of the future, and I'll tell you something else. 661 00:32:33,851 --> 00:32:34,886 >> Diane: What? 662 00:32:34,952 --> 00:32:37,221 >> Jack: I'm going to do everything in my power to make 663 00:32:37,288 --> 00:32:40,191 sure I stay this happy. 664 00:32:40,258 --> 00:32:43,027 You really think I care about my reputation? 665 00:32:43,094 --> 00:32:45,163 I don't care what other people think, certainly not about 666 00:32:45,229 --> 00:32:46,064 my personal life. 667 00:32:46,130 --> 00:32:48,566 Yes, Kyle will have some concerns. 668 00:32:48,633 --> 00:32:52,770 He'll need some time to work through this, maybe. 669 00:32:52,837 --> 00:32:57,175 But I intend to make it very clear to anyone and everyone 670 00:32:57,241 --> 00:33:01,179 that I want to move forward with this relationship. 671 00:33:01,245 --> 00:33:03,247 I hope you feel the same way. 672 00:33:04,482 --> 00:33:06,250 >> Diane: Wow. 673 00:33:06,317 --> 00:33:11,422 That's a much stronger stance than I expected. 674 00:33:11,489 --> 00:33:14,959 >> Jack: I thought we were on the same page here. 675 00:33:15,026 --> 00:33:16,627 Upstairs, it certainly seemed that way. 676 00:33:16,694 --> 00:33:17,729 >> Diane: No. Yes, yes. 677 00:33:17,795 --> 00:33:18,296 Yes, yes. 678 00:33:18,363 --> 00:33:21,165 We -- We definitely are. 679 00:33:21,232 --> 00:33:25,903 Maybe we should -- maybe we should take things slow, though, 680 00:33:25,970 --> 00:33:32,009 for Kyle's sake as well as ours, because, Jack, I really, 681 00:33:32,076 --> 00:33:38,816 really want this time to last as long as possible. 682 00:33:38,883 --> 00:33:39,817 >> Jack: I agree with that. 683 00:33:39,884 --> 00:33:42,487 >> Diane: Mm. 684 00:33:45,323 --> 00:33:48,726 [ Sighs ] >> Summer: What additional 685 00:33:48,793 --> 00:33:52,296 payoff would there be for booting Adam out of Jabot? 686 00:33:52,363 --> 00:33:54,866 >> Kyle: Remember those textile factories 687 00:33:54,932 --> 00:33:56,300 you were talking about? 688 00:33:56,367 --> 00:33:59,036 >> Summer: The ones that Newman took over when they acquired 689 00:33:59,103 --> 00:34:00,638 Chelsea by Jabot way back? 690 00:34:00,705 --> 00:34:03,708 >> Kyle: I told Victor that, in exchange for my help, 691 00:34:03,775 --> 00:34:06,244 I wanted to take back control of them. 692 00:34:06,310 --> 00:34:07,712 Victor agreed. 693 00:34:07,779 --> 00:34:09,881 Think of the possibilities. 694 00:34:09,947 --> 00:34:16,687 The resources from them could make Marchetti unstoppable. 695 00:34:16,754 --> 00:34:19,357 >> Victoria: I can't imagine why our father 696 00:34:19,424 --> 00:34:21,025 would want Adam back here. 697 00:34:21,092 --> 00:34:23,694 I mean, welcoming him into the family is one thing, 698 00:34:23,761 --> 00:34:26,531 but bringing him back to Newman? 699 00:34:26,597 --> 00:34:28,199 >> Nick: I feel the same way. 700 00:34:28,266 --> 00:34:30,568 >> Victoria: [ Sighs ] Everything has been going so 701 00:34:30,635 --> 00:34:31,636 well. 702 00:34:31,702 --> 00:34:34,472 It's all falling into place with the leadership team 703 00:34:34,539 --> 00:34:36,674 that I've hand-picked, and he wants to just come 704 00:34:36,741 --> 00:34:37,909 and disrupt all of that again? 705 00:34:37,975 --> 00:34:39,911 >> Nick: Vick, it doesn't matter how many times he says 706 00:34:39,977 --> 00:34:41,312 you're in charge. 707 00:34:41,379 --> 00:34:43,314 He cannot stay away from this company. 708 00:34:43,381 --> 00:34:45,249 >> Victoria: Exactly what is he going to do to get his way this 709 00:34:45,316 --> 00:34:46,884 time? 710 00:34:46,951 --> 00:34:48,586 >> Nick: I don't know. 711 00:34:48,653 --> 00:34:51,088 He said he sensed there was going to be some trouble for 712 00:34:51,155 --> 00:34:52,657 Adam at Jabot. 713 00:34:52,723 --> 00:34:54,125 That's all I could get out of him. 714 00:34:54,192 --> 00:34:56,093 >> Victoria: Do you have any idea what he meant? 715 00:34:56,160 --> 00:34:59,130 >> Nick: No, but I recognized that look in his eye. 716 00:34:59,197 --> 00:35:06,337 Dad's up to no good, and he's enjoying every second of it. 717 00:35:06,404 --> 00:35:11,242 >> Jill: Well, as I live and breathe, Victor Newman. 718 00:35:11,309 --> 00:35:12,977 Please don't tell me someone died. 719 00:35:13,044 --> 00:35:14,212 >> Victor: Nice to see you. 720 00:35:14,278 --> 00:35:15,513 No one has died. 721 00:35:15,580 --> 00:35:18,449 Everyone is alive and well. 722 00:35:18,516 --> 00:35:22,220 >> Jill: So what did I do to deserve this call? 723 00:35:22,286 --> 00:35:24,956 >> Victor: Well, I want to talk to you about a business meeting 724 00:35:25,022 --> 00:35:26,424 you're about to have. 725 00:35:26,491 --> 00:35:29,861 >> Jill: [ Chuckles ] I suppose I shouldn't 726 00:35:29,927 --> 00:35:33,998 really be surprised that you know my private schedule, mm? 727 00:35:34,065 --> 00:35:39,971 >> Victor: Well, now, the meeting is with Sally Spectra, 728 00:35:40,037 --> 00:35:42,640 and there's something you need to know. 729 00:35:52,650 --> 00:35:55,586 ♪♪ 730 00:35:55,653 --> 00:35:58,589 -- Captions by VITAC -- www.vitac.com 731 00:35:58,656 --> 00:36:01,592 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 732 00:36:01,659 --> 00:36:04,595 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 733 00:36:04,662 --> 00:36:07,665 ♪♪ ♪♪ 734 00:36:23,681 --> 00:36:26,684 ♪♪ ♪♪ 735 00:36:44,969 --> 00:36:47,038 ♪♪ >> Join us again for 736 00:36:47,104 --> 00:36:49,106 "The Young and the Restless."