1 00:00:02,168 --> 00:00:03,303 >> Chloe: Hey! 2 00:00:03,370 --> 00:00:05,305 My brilliant partner. 3 00:00:05,372 --> 00:00:06,339 What a day we're having. 4 00:00:06,406 --> 00:00:07,574 >> Sally: I know. 5 00:00:07,640 --> 00:00:09,576 I'm very excited that we heard from Jill, too, but we can't get 6 00:00:09,642 --> 00:00:12,011 too ahead of ourselves because she said she just wants to 7 00:00:12,078 --> 00:00:13,313 discuss our proposal further. 8 00:00:13,380 --> 00:00:14,814 We don't have a contract yet. 9 00:00:14,881 --> 00:00:18,885 >> Chloe: I know, but she didn't say "hard pass," which would 10 00:00:18,952 --> 00:00:20,920 bring us right back to square one. 11 00:00:20,987 --> 00:00:24,224 Instead, she said that she will think about it, which means that 12 00:00:24,290 --> 00:00:27,260 we're one step closer to working with Chancellor-Winters. 13 00:00:27,327 --> 00:00:28,027 >> Sally: Okay. Yeah. 14 00:00:28,094 --> 00:00:28,595 No, you're right. 15 00:00:28,661 --> 00:00:29,696 >> Chloe: Come on. 16 00:00:29,763 --> 00:00:32,399 Our glass is half full, and that is worth celebrating. 17 00:00:32,465 --> 00:00:34,734 >> Sally: Yeah, I'm definitely up for some girl time, but I 18 00:00:34,801 --> 00:00:36,703 don't really know if I'm in the mood for, like, a full-on 19 00:00:36,770 --> 00:00:38,271 celebration. 20 00:00:38,338 --> 00:00:40,306 >> Chloe: Yeah, um, I know. 21 00:00:40,373 --> 00:00:41,107 I'm sorry. 22 00:00:41,174 --> 00:00:42,909 I know you have a lot on your mind. 23 00:00:42,976 --> 00:00:44,110 >> Sally: Yeah. 24 00:00:44,177 --> 00:00:46,346 When you're waiting on pins and needles to find out who the 25 00:00:46,413 --> 00:00:48,415 father of your baby is, it's kind of really hard to focus on 26 00:00:48,481 --> 00:00:51,618 anything else, except for how the news is gonna go over with 27 00:00:51,684 --> 00:00:52,852 the dad and his family. 28 00:00:52,919 --> 00:00:54,621 And then, you know, there's the whole part of not even knowing 29 00:00:54,687 --> 00:00:57,190 what my life is gonna look like or my baby's life. 30 00:00:57,257 --> 00:01:00,126 But, you know, other than that, I'm fine. 31 00:01:00,193 --> 00:01:05,031 [ Chuckles ] >> Daniel: Thank you for the 32 00:01:05,098 --> 00:01:07,534 bracelet. 33 00:01:07,600 --> 00:01:09,836 It means a lot. 34 00:01:09,903 --> 00:01:15,175 [ Sniffles ] Now, I want you to know that 35 00:01:15,241 --> 00:01:19,646 there is no way I could ever, ever forget about you. 36 00:01:19,712 --> 00:01:23,183 Even when I was struggling and incapable of being the kind of 37 00:01:23,249 --> 00:01:28,455 father that you deserve, I have always loved you. 38 00:01:28,521 --> 00:01:32,959 And I always will because you are the most important thing in 39 00:01:33,026 --> 00:01:34,727 my life. 40 00:01:34,794 --> 00:01:39,632 You are the light that helped lead me out of the darkness 41 00:01:39,699 --> 00:01:43,403 because you shine so bright. 42 00:01:43,470 --> 00:01:45,605 >> Lucy: Do you really mean that? 43 00:01:45,672 --> 00:01:49,742 >> Daniel: Every single word. 44 00:01:49,809 --> 00:01:54,047 You can trust me when I say that I will never, ever go back to 45 00:01:54,113 --> 00:01:55,648 being that guy that lets you down. 46 00:01:55,715 --> 00:01:58,985 And I know it's gonna take a lot of work for me to earn your 47 00:01:59,052 --> 00:02:00,753 trust back. 48 00:02:00,820 --> 00:02:05,358 But I promise I will be here for whatever you need. 49 00:02:05,425 --> 00:02:08,394 I am completely committed to being a more involved father, 50 00:02:08,461 --> 00:02:11,564 one that you can be proud of. 51 00:02:11,631 --> 00:02:17,136 And I -- I want you to know that I will always, always be 52 00:02:17,203 --> 00:02:24,210 available for talks, texts, e-mails, video chats, you know, 53 00:02:24,277 --> 00:02:31,651 whatever it is, any day, no matter the time zone. 54 00:02:31,718 --> 00:02:42,428 Even with an ocean in between us, I am still your dad. 55 00:02:42,495 --> 00:02:54,807 And I'll be holding you close to my heart every single day. 56 00:02:54,874 --> 00:02:56,276 >> Lucy: Sorry. 57 00:02:56,342 --> 00:02:59,178 >> Daniel: [ Sighs heavily ] [ Chuckles ] 58 00:02:59,245 --> 00:03:02,916 There's no need to be sorry. 59 00:03:02,982 --> 00:03:05,885 That was the best hug I've gotten all day. 60 00:03:05,952 --> 00:03:10,123 [ Knock on door ] [ Sniffles ] 61 00:03:10,189 --> 00:03:12,191 Uh... 62 00:03:19,532 --> 00:03:23,202 >> Heather: Why don't you go get your backpack and your phone. 63 00:03:23,269 --> 00:03:24,003 >> Lucy: Okay. 64 00:03:24,070 --> 00:03:26,306 Um, I'll be right back. 65 00:03:37,517 --> 00:03:41,921 >> Daniel: Thank you for giving us that time alone together. 66 00:03:41,988 --> 00:03:43,523 We needed it. 67 00:03:43,590 --> 00:03:45,024 I needed it. 68 00:03:45,091 --> 00:03:47,860 >> Heather: Of course. 69 00:03:47,927 --> 00:03:55,134 And now I need to say a few things to you. 70 00:03:55,201 --> 00:03:55,969 >> Devon: Hey, Christine. 71 00:03:56,035 --> 00:03:56,936 Come on in. 72 00:03:57,003 --> 00:03:57,704 Thanks for meeting me. 73 00:03:57,770 --> 00:03:58,371 >> Christine: No problem. 74 00:03:58,438 --> 00:03:59,539 Hi, Abby. Good to see you. 75 00:03:59,606 --> 00:04:00,773 >> Abby: Always good to see you, too. 76 00:04:00,840 --> 00:04:04,310 Um, Dominic's sleeping upstairs, so I'm gonna go keep an eye on 77 00:04:04,377 --> 00:04:05,945 him so you two can talk in private. 78 00:04:06,012 --> 00:04:07,113 >> Devon: Okay. Appreciate it. 79 00:04:07,180 --> 00:04:09,515 >> Abby: Yeah. 80 00:04:09,582 --> 00:04:13,119 >> Devon: [ Sighs ] Well, I appreciate you agreeing to 81 00:04:13,186 --> 00:04:16,456 represent me in this lawsuit to get Hamilton-Winters back. 82 00:04:16,522 --> 00:04:19,058 I've gone ahead and signed the letter of engagement and handled 83 00:04:19,125 --> 00:04:20,460 your retainer, so... 84 00:04:20,526 --> 00:04:21,227 >> Christine: Okay. 85 00:04:21,294 --> 00:04:22,662 Well, I appreciate you doing that. 86 00:04:22,729 --> 00:04:23,896 >> Devon: Yeah. 87 00:04:23,963 --> 00:04:27,133 >> Christine: Uh, first, I just have a vital question for you, 88 00:04:27,200 --> 00:04:29,535 and I'm really hoping you'll consider it before we move any 89 00:04:29,602 --> 00:04:30,603 further. 90 00:04:34,007 --> 00:04:48,888 ♪♪ ♪♪ 91 00:04:48,955 --> 00:04:49,322 ♪♪ ♪♪ 92 00:04:49,389 --> 00:05:04,270 ♪♪ ♪♪ 93 00:05:04,337 --> 00:05:06,172 ♪♪ ♪♪ 94 00:05:06,239 --> 00:05:07,940 >> Adam: You said that there's always a place for me in the 95 00:05:08,007 --> 00:05:09,242 family business. 96 00:05:09,308 --> 00:05:10,877 You claim you want me back in the fold. 97 00:05:10,943 --> 00:05:12,879 So, now you know what it would take to get me there. 98 00:05:12,945 --> 00:05:15,915 You remove Victoria as CEO of Newman Enterprises and you 99 00:05:15,982 --> 00:05:18,618 install me instead. 100 00:05:18,685 --> 00:05:23,489 >> Victor: You know, part of me admires your chutzpah. 101 00:05:23,556 --> 00:05:26,526 It's a brazen request. 102 00:05:26,592 --> 00:05:29,762 Or should I call it an ultimatum? 103 00:05:29,829 --> 00:05:32,265 >> Adam: You can call it whatever you like. 104 00:05:32,331 --> 00:05:35,501 But the reality is, after all the effort that you put in to 105 00:05:35,568 --> 00:05:38,705 get me out of Jabot, including using Jack's son to dig up dirt 106 00:05:38,771 --> 00:05:42,108 on me, now is your chance to show me how far you are willing 107 00:05:42,175 --> 00:05:44,510 to go to get me back. 108 00:05:47,146 --> 00:05:49,315 >> Victoria: Mom and Dad are unavailable this morning, so 109 00:05:49,382 --> 00:05:51,050 I'll have to bring them up to speed. 110 00:05:51,117 --> 00:05:54,687 But I have some very big news to share. 111 00:05:54,754 --> 00:05:56,589 >> Nick: It must be something good. 112 00:05:56,656 --> 00:05:57,857 You are very excited. 113 00:05:57,924 --> 00:06:01,527 >> Victoria: Well, it was surprising, to say the least. 114 00:06:01,594 --> 00:06:04,697 Tucker came to me and offered to sell his company to Newman 115 00:06:04,764 --> 00:06:06,099 outright. 116 00:06:06,165 --> 00:06:07,366 >> Nate: He did what? 117 00:06:07,433 --> 00:06:09,635 >> Nick: Just like that? 118 00:06:09,702 --> 00:06:10,837 Why? 119 00:06:10,903 --> 00:06:13,106 >> Victoria: He claimed that he was ready to get out of the 120 00:06:13,172 --> 00:06:14,040 game. 121 00:06:14,107 --> 00:06:16,609 >> Nick: "Claimed" being the operative word. 122 00:06:16,676 --> 00:06:19,011 I highly doubt Tucker just up and decided he didn't want to 123 00:06:19,078 --> 00:06:22,081 run his empire anymore and wants to serve it to you on a platter. 124 00:06:22,148 --> 00:06:30,256 Even if the offer is genuine, you have to question the motive. 125 00:06:30,323 --> 00:06:33,559 >> Tucker: Hey. 126 00:06:33,626 --> 00:06:34,861 May I come in? 127 00:06:34,927 --> 00:06:36,028 >> Ashley: Yes. 128 00:06:36,095 --> 00:06:38,898 >> Tucker: [ Clears throat ] Ah, it's beautiful out today. 129 00:06:38,965 --> 00:06:41,400 It's a lot warmer than it normally is this time of year. 130 00:06:41,467 --> 00:06:42,168 >> Ashley: Oh, yeah? 131 00:06:42,235 --> 00:06:44,270 Hadn't really noticed. 132 00:06:44,337 --> 00:06:45,138 >> Tucker: Yes. 133 00:06:45,204 --> 00:06:46,339 >> Ashley: What's going on? 134 00:06:46,405 --> 00:06:50,176 >> Tucker: So, um, I promised to show you that I'm a changed 135 00:06:50,243 --> 00:06:55,815 man -- yes? -- that I'm hoping to -- to start a new life with 136 00:06:55,882 --> 00:06:56,816 you in it. 137 00:06:56,883 --> 00:06:58,718 >> Ashley: I remember you made that declaration. 138 00:06:58,785 --> 00:07:00,686 Did you make it happen already? 139 00:07:00,753 --> 00:07:02,155 >> Tucker: Yeah. Yeah, I did. 140 00:07:02,221 --> 00:07:03,222 >> Ashley: Really? 141 00:07:03,289 --> 00:07:04,924 >> Tucker: [ Chuckles ] I'm wiping the slate clean. 142 00:07:04,991 --> 00:07:08,928 I'm selling McCall Unlimited... 143 00:07:08,995 --> 00:07:11,063 'cause there's nothing I wouldn't do to prove myself to 144 00:07:11,130 --> 00:07:12,899 you. 145 00:07:18,971 --> 00:07:22,408 >> Chloe: I know how difficult this has been for you. 146 00:07:22,475 --> 00:07:26,612 And I give you a ton of credit for getting the paternity test 147 00:07:26,679 --> 00:07:27,280 done. 148 00:07:27,346 --> 00:07:30,550 It was the right thing to do. 149 00:07:30,616 --> 00:07:35,321 >> Sally: What if it turns out that Adam really is the father? 150 00:07:35,388 --> 00:07:38,624 >> Chloe: Well, the law of averages says it's most likely 151 00:07:38,691 --> 00:07:39,892 Nick's baby. 152 00:07:39,959 --> 00:07:44,463 But no matter what the test says, you are going to have a 153 00:07:44,530 --> 00:07:46,532 beautiful little baby. 154 00:07:46,599 --> 00:07:51,504 It is going to bring you so much love, more than you ever knew 155 00:07:51,571 --> 00:07:52,438 existed. 156 00:07:52,505 --> 00:07:54,073 Do you know how precious that's going to be? 157 00:07:54,140 --> 00:07:58,411 And I know you're gonna be an incredible mom. 158 00:07:58,477 --> 00:07:59,946 >> Sally: You really think so? 159 00:08:00,012 --> 00:08:02,381 >> Chloe: I know so. 160 00:08:02,448 --> 00:08:05,885 And our interior design venture is going to be wildly 161 00:08:05,952 --> 00:08:07,220 successful. 162 00:08:07,286 --> 00:08:09,655 Everyone who is anyone is going to want to work with us -- and 163 00:08:09,722 --> 00:08:12,725 not just here in Genoa City -- all over the country. 164 00:08:12,792 --> 00:08:13,726 Scratch that. 165 00:08:13,793 --> 00:08:15,194 All over the world. 166 00:08:15,261 --> 00:08:17,663 >> Sally: Well, that would be a dream come true. 167 00:08:17,730 --> 00:08:20,099 >> Chloe: Never stop believing. 168 00:08:20,166 --> 00:08:21,300 >> Sally: You're pretty amazing. 169 00:08:21,367 --> 00:08:22,301 You know that? 170 00:08:22,368 --> 00:08:25,738 >> Chloe: [ Chuckles ] Well, it's just who I am. 171 00:08:25,805 --> 00:08:26,806 >> Sally: No, I'm serious. 172 00:08:26,873 --> 00:08:29,775 You've been a really good friend to me. 173 00:08:29,842 --> 00:08:32,211 It's been a long, long time since I've had a best friend 174 00:08:32,278 --> 00:08:33,279 like you. 175 00:08:33,346 --> 00:08:35,848 >> Chloe: [ Chuckles ] Well, I was recently reminded 176 00:08:35,915 --> 00:08:40,019 that when you care about a friend, you let them know. 177 00:08:40,086 --> 00:08:47,927 So, this is me letting you know, no matter what, rain or shine, 178 00:08:47,994 --> 00:08:51,163 you can always count on me. 179 00:08:51,230 --> 00:08:55,334 [ Both laugh ] >> Daniel: What did you want to 180 00:08:55,401 --> 00:08:57,069 say to me? 181 00:08:57,136 --> 00:09:02,241 >> Heather: Um, first of all, I -- I can see that Lucy gave 182 00:09:02,308 --> 00:09:05,077 you her bracelet. 183 00:09:05,144 --> 00:09:06,479 >> Daniel: Yeah. 184 00:09:06,545 --> 00:09:08,481 She insisted. 185 00:09:08,547 --> 00:09:10,917 >> Heather: I'm sure she explained the significance of it 186 00:09:10,983 --> 00:09:14,186 before giving it to you? 187 00:09:14,253 --> 00:09:15,288 >> Daniel: She did. 188 00:09:15,354 --> 00:09:17,023 She did. 189 00:09:17,089 --> 00:09:20,326 I'm just glad that she felt like she could open up to me. 190 00:09:20,393 --> 00:09:23,930 And then she gave me a chance to respond. 191 00:09:23,996 --> 00:09:28,067 You know, I told her that I am fully committed to being a 192 00:09:28,134 --> 00:09:35,274 better father and I'm in a much better place now and [inhales 193 00:09:35,341 --> 00:09:37,810 sharply] you know, that I was ready to be a much bigger part 194 00:09:37,877 --> 00:09:38,577 of her life. 195 00:09:38,644 --> 00:09:41,080 >> Heather: And how'd she respond? 196 00:09:41,147 --> 00:09:47,186 >> Daniel: It wasn't an easy conversation, but it was good. 197 00:09:47,253 --> 00:09:51,490 >> Heather: Well, I did notice a distinct lack of tension when I 198 00:09:51,557 --> 00:09:52,725 entered. 199 00:09:52,792 --> 00:09:53,926 So I'm -- I'm happy. 200 00:09:53,993 --> 00:09:57,263 It seems like you guys had a chance to talk and like you made 201 00:09:57,330 --> 00:09:59,865 some progress. 202 00:09:59,932 --> 00:10:06,472 Um, the thing that I wanted to talk to you about is -- is just 203 00:10:06,539 --> 00:10:11,544 that I hope that you proceed with caution. 204 00:10:11,610 --> 00:10:14,113 >> Daniel: [ Sighs ] You don't have to warn me how 205 00:10:14,180 --> 00:10:15,481 to behave with my own daughter. 206 00:10:15,548 --> 00:10:18,417 >> Heather: I'm not trying to offend you, okay? 207 00:10:18,484 --> 00:10:21,887 It's just that I know how hard you've worked to turn your life 208 00:10:21,954 --> 00:10:22,955 around. 209 00:10:23,022 --> 00:10:24,790 And I know how badly you want to reconnect with Lucy. 210 00:10:24,857 --> 00:10:28,127 And she wants that, too. 211 00:10:28,194 --> 00:10:34,100 But that -- that poor girl has been hurting for a long time 212 00:10:34,166 --> 00:10:34,567 now. 213 00:10:34,633 --> 00:10:36,035 >> Daniel: I know. 214 00:10:36,102 --> 00:10:37,570 You don't have to keep telling me. 215 00:10:37,636 --> 00:10:40,906 >> Heather: I just need you to realize how vulnerable, how 216 00:10:40,973 --> 00:10:44,176 confused she's been after everything that's happened. 217 00:10:44,243 --> 00:10:47,580 And, Daniel, I'm -- I'm begging you, please do not push for more 218 00:10:47,646 --> 00:10:48,781 than she's ready to give. 219 00:10:48,848 --> 00:10:51,117 Lucy is not in the same place you are. 220 00:10:51,183 --> 00:10:53,853 And if you push too hard too soon, it could backfire. 221 00:10:53,919 --> 00:10:58,124 And I would really, really hate that for both of you. 222 00:10:58,190 --> 00:11:04,497 [ Knock on door ] >> Lucy: I'm back! 223 00:11:04,563 --> 00:11:07,033 >> Daniel: [ Sighs ] >> Heather: Um, we should 224 00:11:07,099 --> 00:11:08,034 probably get going. 225 00:11:08,100 --> 00:11:12,438 Your -- Your granddad is counting the minutes. 226 00:11:12,505 --> 00:11:14,707 >> Daniel: Have fun with Paul and Christine. 227 00:11:14,774 --> 00:11:18,844 >> Heather: We'll be sure to see you again before we leave town. 228 00:11:18,911 --> 00:11:21,714 >> Lucy: Bye for now, Dad. 229 00:11:21,781 --> 00:11:23,783 >> Daniel: Bye, Luce. 230 00:11:39,498 --> 00:11:41,767 [ Cellphone ringing ] Hey. 231 00:11:49,642 --> 00:11:50,910 >> Lily: Daniel. Hey. 232 00:11:50,976 --> 00:11:53,712 Um, I was hoping that we could chat about Omega Sphere today. 233 00:11:53,779 --> 00:11:54,747 Do you have time? 234 00:11:54,814 --> 00:11:57,183 >> Daniel: Uh...how about now? 235 00:11:57,249 --> 00:12:00,052 Uh, are -- are you free? 236 00:12:00,119 --> 00:12:03,656 I could really use a friendly shoulder. 237 00:12:03,722 --> 00:12:04,990 >> Lily: Yeah, sure. 238 00:12:05,057 --> 00:12:10,162 Um, I'm on my way. 239 00:12:10,229 --> 00:12:10,763 >> Devon: There you go. 240 00:12:10,830 --> 00:12:11,363 >> Christine: Thank you. 241 00:12:11,430 --> 00:12:12,631 >> Devon: Sure. 242 00:12:12,698 --> 00:12:14,733 >> Christine: If this is really something you want, I promise I 243 00:12:14,800 --> 00:12:18,604 will build the best possible case on your behalf, but there 244 00:12:18,671 --> 00:12:19,872 are no guarantees. 245 00:12:19,939 --> 00:12:23,142 And to take your own sister and Chancellor-Winters to court, it 246 00:12:23,209 --> 00:12:25,611 just comes at a steep emotional price. 247 00:12:25,678 --> 00:12:27,780 >> Devon: Oh, believe me, I'm -- I'm aware of that. 248 00:12:27,847 --> 00:12:30,316 >> Christine: So, you are absolutely sure that you want to 249 00:12:30,382 --> 00:12:31,617 go through with this? 250 00:12:31,684 --> 00:12:34,386 >> Devon: I've given Lily and Jill just about every 251 00:12:34,453 --> 00:12:36,689 opportunity in the world to change their minds about selling 252 00:12:36,755 --> 00:12:38,390 Hamilton-Winters back to me. 253 00:12:38,457 --> 00:12:40,793 And I really believed they would change their minds, considering 254 00:12:40,860 --> 00:12:44,029 they know what it represents to me and how invested I am in it. 255 00:12:44,096 --> 00:12:46,065 >> Christine: And you've tried to make them see this from your 256 00:12:46,132 --> 00:12:47,199 point of view? 257 00:12:47,266 --> 00:12:49,068 >> Devon: Oh, my gosh, yeah, over and over again I have. 258 00:12:49,135 --> 00:12:51,604 And they still refuse to do it. 259 00:12:51,670 --> 00:12:54,607 So I don't think I'm being the unreasonable one here. 260 00:12:54,673 --> 00:12:57,877 I think that they've backed me into a corner and they're gonna 261 00:12:57,943 --> 00:13:00,279 feel the consequences of that. 262 00:13:06,652 --> 00:13:08,120 >> Lily: Hey. 263 00:13:08,187 --> 00:13:08,721 >> Daniel: Hey. 264 00:13:08,787 --> 00:13:10,389 >> Lily: What's going on? 265 00:13:10,456 --> 00:13:12,091 >> Daniel: [ Sighs ] [ Door closes ] 266 00:13:12,158 --> 00:13:14,026 Lucy and Heather are in town. 267 00:13:14,093 --> 00:13:15,161 >> Lily: What? 268 00:13:15,227 --> 00:13:16,529 Why didn't you tell me they were here? 269 00:13:16,595 --> 00:13:17,496 >> Daniel: I had no idea. 270 00:13:17,563 --> 00:13:18,764 They just showed up out of the blue. 271 00:13:18,831 --> 00:13:21,834 I got back to my hotel room last night, and Heather was in here. 272 00:13:21,901 --> 00:13:24,703 And I got this rush of hope. 273 00:13:24,770 --> 00:13:27,940 She told me how impressed she was with me after all the -- 274 00:13:28,007 --> 00:13:29,875 the progress I've made. 275 00:13:29,942 --> 00:13:31,510 >> Lily: Well, that's great news, right? 276 00:13:31,577 --> 00:13:34,380 >> Daniel: Yeah, well, I thought so. 277 00:13:34,446 --> 00:13:37,883 Instead, she tells me that it's over between us and that she's 278 00:13:37,950 --> 00:13:39,985 fallen for another guy. 279 00:13:40,052 --> 00:13:43,589 >> Lily: [ Sighs ] Daniel, I'm -- I'm really sorry. 280 00:13:43,656 --> 00:13:44,924 >> Daniel: Mm. 281 00:13:44,990 --> 00:13:47,493 It gets better. 282 00:13:47,560 --> 00:13:51,864 Went to breakfast with my daughter this morning. 283 00:13:51,931 --> 00:13:59,939 Afterward, Lucy tells me how bad I've hurt her. 284 00:14:00,005 --> 00:14:03,475 It just felt like I had a fist squeezing my heart tighter and 285 00:14:03,542 --> 00:14:06,912 tighter with every word. 286 00:14:06,979 --> 00:14:09,949 That's my sweet little girl, you know? 287 00:14:10,015 --> 00:14:11,784 [ Sniffles ] She's all sad and sad and hurt 288 00:14:11,850 --> 00:14:12,651 because of me. 289 00:14:12,718 --> 00:14:15,287 >> Lily: That must have been really hard. 290 00:14:15,354 --> 00:14:18,624 >> Daniel: You know, I told her about the game, about how she 291 00:14:18,691 --> 00:14:21,327 was the inspiration for the whole thing. 292 00:14:21,393 --> 00:14:25,397 So I guess the conversation did kind of turn into a bit of a 293 00:14:25,464 --> 00:14:29,034 heart-to-heart. 294 00:14:29,101 --> 00:14:31,303 She gave me this. 295 00:14:31,370 --> 00:14:32,805 >> Lily: That's sweet. 296 00:14:32,871 --> 00:14:34,940 [ Chuckles ] >> Daniel: But her walls are 297 00:14:35,007 --> 00:14:36,375 still a mile high. 298 00:14:36,442 --> 00:14:37,810 I get it. 299 00:14:37,876 --> 00:14:40,212 Can't blame her. 300 00:14:40,279 --> 00:14:42,481 I don't know if we'll ever get things back to the way they were 301 00:14:42,548 --> 00:14:44,250 before between the two of us. 302 00:14:44,316 --> 00:14:49,688 And Heather -- [ Scoffs ] Ahh, whatever chances I thought 303 00:14:49,755 --> 00:14:54,193 I had at fixing that relationship, man, those are 304 00:14:54,260 --> 00:14:56,161 gone. 305 00:14:58,864 --> 00:15:00,966 >> Ashley: I didn't see that one coming. 306 00:15:01,033 --> 00:15:02,668 >> Tucker: But you can't be surprised, right? 307 00:15:02,735 --> 00:15:04,803 Because I told you that I was gonna move on as soon as 308 00:15:04,870 --> 00:15:06,372 possible. 309 00:15:06,438 --> 00:15:10,376 >> Ashley: You're actually selling your company? 310 00:15:10,442 --> 00:15:11,543 >> Tucker: Yeah. Yeah. 311 00:15:11,610 --> 00:15:17,483 In fact, I've, uh -- I've already reached out to Victoria 312 00:15:17,549 --> 00:15:20,152 and asked her to make me an offer. 313 00:15:20,219 --> 00:15:23,088 And I assume she's gonna consult with her father and the rest of 314 00:15:23,155 --> 00:15:25,090 the Newman circle. 315 00:15:25,157 --> 00:15:27,726 >> Ashley: Just gonna let it all go like that, huh? 316 00:15:27,793 --> 00:15:30,062 >> Tucker: Yeah. 317 00:15:30,129 --> 00:15:31,363 No, but I'm -- I'm excited. 318 00:15:31,430 --> 00:15:33,299 I'm -- I'm... 319 00:15:33,365 --> 00:15:34,700 I want to make it happen. 320 00:15:34,767 --> 00:15:35,968 >> Ashley: Okay. Yeah? 321 00:15:36,035 --> 00:15:38,704 Maybe you're ready, you know, to embrace the future without 322 00:15:38,771 --> 00:15:40,906 McCall. 323 00:15:40,973 --> 00:15:43,642 Then again, given your financial situation, you didn't have much 324 00:15:43,709 --> 00:15:45,444 of a choice, did you? 325 00:15:45,511 --> 00:15:47,780 Well, your back's against the wall. 326 00:15:47,846 --> 00:15:50,249 >> Tucker: That's a mighty big presumptive leap on your part. 327 00:15:50,316 --> 00:15:51,884 >> Ashley: Tucker, please. 328 00:15:51,950 --> 00:15:55,120 So, it wasn't a strategic move to sell to Newman before they 329 00:15:55,187 --> 00:15:56,789 took on your debt? 330 00:15:56,855 --> 00:15:59,325 I mean, this way, they have all the leverage they need to call 331 00:15:59,391 --> 00:16:00,559 all the shots, right? 332 00:16:00,626 --> 00:16:05,164 It does hinder an embarrassing situation from becoming so much 333 00:16:05,230 --> 00:16:07,132 more embarrassing. 334 00:16:10,736 --> 00:16:15,607 >> Nate: I think I can shed some light on Tucker's actions and 335 00:16:15,674 --> 00:16:17,009 motives. 336 00:16:17,076 --> 00:16:18,210 >> Victoria: You can? 337 00:16:18,277 --> 00:16:20,312 >> Nate: Well, I was about to tell you what I found out last 338 00:16:20,379 --> 00:16:21,146 night. 339 00:16:21,213 --> 00:16:24,283 That was before Tucker interrupted us. 340 00:16:24,350 --> 00:16:27,553 After I enlisted Audra to suss out what Tucker did and didn't 341 00:16:27,619 --> 00:16:29,555 know, she realized we had a problem. 342 00:16:29,621 --> 00:16:33,959 So she decided to tell Tucker our plans to buy up his debt. 343 00:16:34,026 --> 00:16:35,994 >> Victoria: [ Scoffs ] >> Nick: She took it upon 344 00:16:36,061 --> 00:16:37,529 herself to make that call? 345 00:16:37,596 --> 00:16:41,066 >> Nate: I reacted negatively, too, initially, but Audra knows 346 00:16:41,133 --> 00:16:43,736 Tucker probably better than anyone in this room, and she was 347 00:16:43,802 --> 00:16:45,571 certain it was the right move to make. 348 00:16:45,637 --> 00:16:46,772 >> Victoria: That's interesting. 349 00:16:46,839 --> 00:16:50,008 Dad suggested the same thing himself. 350 00:16:50,075 --> 00:16:52,811 His inclination was to tell Tucker directly and watch how 351 00:16:52,878 --> 00:16:54,079 he'd react. 352 00:16:54,146 --> 00:16:57,116 >> Nate: Audra said the man was completely rattled, even though 353 00:16:57,182 --> 00:16:59,017 he tried to hide it. 354 00:16:59,084 --> 00:17:02,755 It sounds to me like Tucker saw the futility of a fight and he 355 00:17:02,821 --> 00:17:04,022 folded. 356 00:17:04,089 --> 00:17:07,526 He's making this move before we can force him to sell for less. 357 00:17:07,593 --> 00:17:09,528 >> Nick: What do you think, Vick? 358 00:17:09,595 --> 00:17:11,263 How do you want to proceed? 359 00:17:11,330 --> 00:17:13,332 >> Victoria: First of all, I need to tell our father, of 360 00:17:13,399 --> 00:17:14,566 course. 361 00:17:14,633 --> 00:17:17,803 But I think that we should stick to our original plan, despite 362 00:17:17,870 --> 00:17:19,838 this new development. 363 00:17:19,905 --> 00:17:23,242 And secondly, if Tucker's game is to make this as painless as 364 00:17:23,308 --> 00:17:27,379 possible for himself, we don't have to oblige, do we? 365 00:17:27,446 --> 00:17:29,248 >> Nate: Makes sense to me. 366 00:17:29,314 --> 00:17:31,350 >> Victoria: So we move forward. 367 00:17:31,417 --> 00:17:33,685 We assume all of his debt, and then we have the upper hand in 368 00:17:33,752 --> 00:17:35,454 all of the negotiations. 369 00:17:35,521 --> 00:17:37,990 >> Nick: I'm just not sure about that. 370 00:17:38,056 --> 00:17:40,559 If we buy up all his debt, we're basically throwing Tucker's 371 00:17:40,626 --> 00:17:42,294 offer right back into his face. 372 00:17:42,361 --> 00:17:45,264 Tucker may decide to dig his heels in and adopt a 373 00:17:45,330 --> 00:17:46,732 scorched-earth policy. 374 00:17:46,799 --> 00:17:49,301 And there's just no telling how much damage a furious Tucker 375 00:17:49,368 --> 00:17:50,969 will do on his way out the door. 376 00:17:51,036 --> 00:17:53,205 >> Victoria: Yes, that's a very good point, and I'm gonna 377 00:17:53,272 --> 00:17:55,407 definitely keep that in mind. 378 00:17:55,474 --> 00:17:58,310 But my instinct is telling me that this is the right thing to 379 00:17:58,377 --> 00:18:02,881 do, and I have no doubt that dad would agree with me. 380 00:18:02,948 --> 00:18:04,650 >> Victor: I mean, I don't know how often I have to tell you 381 00:18:04,716 --> 00:18:12,758 that, but my desire to make you feel valued is genuine. 382 00:18:12,825 --> 00:18:17,095 But removing your sister, my daughter, from her position as 383 00:18:17,162 --> 00:18:19,131 CEO of Newman -- that's out of the question. 384 00:18:19,198 --> 00:18:20,199 I can't do that. 385 00:18:20,265 --> 00:18:24,269 >> Adam: Well, then, there it is. 386 00:18:24,336 --> 00:18:25,304 Nice talking to you. 387 00:18:25,370 --> 00:18:26,138 It looks like we're done here. 388 00:18:26,205 --> 00:18:27,172 >> Victor: Son, we are not done here. 389 00:18:27,239 --> 00:18:31,376 Sit down. 390 00:18:31,443 --> 00:18:33,312 Enough with the gamesmanship, alright? 391 00:18:33,378 --> 00:18:35,914 >> Adam: Oh, I assure you, there are no games being played here, 392 00:18:35,981 --> 00:18:36,982 okay? 393 00:18:37,049 --> 00:18:39,918 I'm never gonna be satisfied being Victoria's lackey. 394 00:18:39,985 --> 00:18:42,221 >> Victor: Give me more credit than that. 395 00:18:42,287 --> 00:18:43,889 I would never put you in that position. 396 00:18:43,956 --> 00:18:45,591 You would never be her lackey. 397 00:18:45,657 --> 00:18:46,859 >> Adam: Right. 398 00:18:46,925 --> 00:18:48,961 She would just treat me that way regardless of whatever title you 399 00:18:49,027 --> 00:18:50,095 bestowed on me at Newman. 400 00:18:50,162 --> 00:18:52,030 >> Victor: Give me more time. 401 00:18:52,097 --> 00:18:56,869 Pretty soon you'll be offered an opportunity to run a company as 402 00:18:56,935 --> 00:19:00,506 vast and important as Newman Enterprises. 403 00:19:00,572 --> 00:19:04,276 >> Adam: So, there is a phase two to your plan from me, this 404 00:19:04,343 --> 00:19:08,080 supposedly alluring upcoming proposal? 405 00:19:08,146 --> 00:19:10,816 >> Victor: Trust me. 406 00:19:10,883 --> 00:19:14,620 It'll be better than you can imagine. 407 00:19:14,686 --> 00:19:20,158 >> Adam: [ Breathes deeply ] Well, you do sound sincere 408 00:19:20,225 --> 00:19:25,497 enough, but based on our history, I really doubt that's 409 00:19:25,564 --> 00:19:26,965 the case. 410 00:19:27,032 --> 00:19:29,034 So, I will tell you what I'm willing to do, Dad. 411 00:19:29,101 --> 00:19:34,673 I will give you 24 hours to consider my proposal, and then 412 00:19:34,740 --> 00:19:37,676 after that, it will not matter what you have to offer. 413 00:19:50,989 --> 00:19:54,326 >> Tucker: So, you're suggesting that my actual priority here is 414 00:19:54,393 --> 00:19:56,328 just preserving my own ego. 415 00:19:56,395 --> 00:19:57,563 Is that right? 416 00:19:57,629 --> 00:20:00,132 >> Ashley: Well, that and also trying to get a decent price for 417 00:20:00,198 --> 00:20:01,767 your overly leveraged company. 418 00:20:01,833 --> 00:20:03,535 I don't fault you for that. 419 00:20:03,602 --> 00:20:06,038 But then you can't fault me, either, for being skeptical. 420 00:20:06,104 --> 00:20:08,974 You didn't get your reputation based on your self-sacrifice and 421 00:20:09,041 --> 00:20:10,008 your altruism, Tucker. 422 00:20:10,075 --> 00:20:12,077 >> Tucker: No, Ashley, I did not, certainly. 423 00:20:12,144 --> 00:20:13,312 >> Ashley: Right. 424 00:20:13,378 --> 00:20:15,480 >> Tucker: But here I am doing everything in my power to change 425 00:20:15,547 --> 00:20:17,182 that now. 426 00:20:17,249 --> 00:20:21,486 I have come to realize the hard way that life without you, 427 00:20:21,553 --> 00:20:28,026 without my son and my grandson in it is essentially empty. 428 00:20:28,093 --> 00:20:30,829 You all have deserved more than I have given you, and now I'm 429 00:20:30,896 --> 00:20:35,133 here trying to give it. 430 00:20:35,200 --> 00:20:37,703 >> Ashley: And you want me just to take that on good faith? 431 00:20:37,769 --> 00:20:40,372 >> Tucker: God, I told you that I was gonna do this, did I not? 432 00:20:40,439 --> 00:20:43,041 I said I'm gonna divest my company for you. 433 00:20:43,108 --> 00:20:47,346 And here I am following through. 434 00:20:47,412 --> 00:20:50,382 I'm -- I'm willing to part with this legacy that I have built 435 00:20:50,449 --> 00:20:55,621 for the greater part of my life, from the ground up. 436 00:20:55,687 --> 00:20:57,923 Do you realize that's the longest relationship I've ever 437 00:20:57,990 --> 00:20:58,724 had? 438 00:20:58,790 --> 00:21:00,792 >> Ashley: Oh, yeah, I realize that. 439 00:21:00,859 --> 00:21:04,196 >> Tucker: Does that not matter to you? 440 00:21:04,262 --> 00:21:07,933 How can my coming to you like this not count for something? 441 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:11,470 >> Ashley: Maybe I just like to see you squirm. 442 00:21:11,536 --> 00:21:14,573 God knows you have put me through it. 443 00:21:14,640 --> 00:21:16,141 >> Tucker: Yeah, okay. 444 00:21:16,208 --> 00:21:20,779 [ Chuckles ] Fair enough. 445 00:21:20,846 --> 00:21:25,851 I guess I can't expect you to just believe that I would change 446 00:21:25,917 --> 00:21:27,185 overnight. 447 00:21:27,252 --> 00:21:29,254 [ Cellphone chimes ] What the hell? 448 00:21:37,996 --> 00:21:41,033 >> Sally: [ Chuckles ] I know. 449 00:21:41,099 --> 00:21:42,067 >> Chloe: Hey, Nick. 450 00:21:42,134 --> 00:21:43,402 >> Nick: Hey. 451 00:21:43,468 --> 00:21:45,003 Hope I'm not interrupting. 452 00:21:45,070 --> 00:21:46,972 It seems like you two are in the middle of something. 453 00:21:47,039 --> 00:21:50,542 >> Chloe: Uh, no, we were just wrapping up a really important 454 00:21:50,609 --> 00:21:52,778 discussion, so this is actually perfect timing. 455 00:21:52,844 --> 00:21:56,381 >> Nick: Does that discussion have anything to do with Jill? 456 00:21:56,448 --> 00:21:58,150 Have you heard back from her yet? 457 00:21:58,216 --> 00:22:01,086 >> Sally: Uh, Chloe and I did actually get some good news 458 00:22:01,153 --> 00:22:01,953 from her. 459 00:22:02,020 --> 00:22:02,921 We are going to have a follow-up meeting. 460 00:22:02,988 --> 00:22:04,489 >> Nick: That sounds promising. 461 00:22:04,556 --> 00:22:07,726 >> Sally: And I know I said this before, but we really are really 462 00:22:07,793 --> 00:22:12,130 grateful for you, um, you know, getting Jill to give us another 463 00:22:12,197 --> 00:22:14,966 shot after Victor sabotaged our meeting. 464 00:22:15,033 --> 00:22:17,369 >> Nick: I was happy to help. 465 00:22:17,436 --> 00:22:20,439 >> Chloe: Well, um, I'm sure you guys have a lot to talk about, 466 00:22:20,505 --> 00:22:22,374 so I'm gonna jet. 467 00:22:22,441 --> 00:22:27,646 But, Sally, please only focus on the positive, okay? 468 00:22:27,713 --> 00:22:29,981 And, Nick, make sure she follows that order. 469 00:22:30,048 --> 00:22:31,950 >> Nick: Yes, ma'am. 470 00:22:32,017 --> 00:22:32,651 >> Chloe: Bye, guys. 471 00:22:32,718 --> 00:22:36,354 >> Nick: Bye. 472 00:22:36,421 --> 00:22:40,358 Well, I bet I can guess what is on your mind. 473 00:22:40,425 --> 00:22:43,562 >> Sally: [ Groans ] >> Nick: But, you know, we're 474 00:22:43,628 --> 00:22:45,497 probably not gonna get the results for at least another 475 00:22:45,564 --> 00:22:46,098 day. 476 00:22:46,164 --> 00:22:46,998 >> Sally: I know. I know. 477 00:22:47,065 --> 00:22:48,633 But the waiting is just driving me crazy. 478 00:22:48,700 --> 00:22:50,902 I feel like this is gonna be the longest day of my life. 479 00:22:50,969 --> 00:22:55,140 Every second feels like it takes an hour to pass. 480 00:22:55,207 --> 00:22:56,575 >> Nick: I know. 481 00:22:56,641 --> 00:23:00,445 Try not to worry about it because no matter what happens, 482 00:23:00,512 --> 00:23:02,748 we're gonna make this work. 483 00:23:02,814 --> 00:23:09,087 >> Sally: I really want to believe that that's true. 484 00:23:09,154 --> 00:23:12,357 >> Daniel: I wanted Omega Sphere to work for Heather and Lucy. 485 00:23:12,424 --> 00:23:14,259 I mean, that was the whole purpose, was to use it as a 486 00:23:14,326 --> 00:23:15,694 vehicle to reunite my family. 487 00:23:15,761 --> 00:23:18,063 And now th-that's -- that's lost. 488 00:23:18,130 --> 00:23:21,633 >> Lily: No, Daniel, you can't think that way. 489 00:23:21,700 --> 00:23:24,136 This project isn't just for them. 490 00:23:24,202 --> 00:23:26,171 It's for you, too. 491 00:23:26,238 --> 00:23:28,507 It's given you something positive to focus on. 492 00:23:28,573 --> 00:23:31,610 It's given your life new meaning. 493 00:23:31,676 --> 00:23:34,146 >> Daniel: Yeah, but without them. 494 00:23:34,212 --> 00:23:35,981 >> Lily: No. Listen. 495 00:23:36,047 --> 00:23:39,751 Things might be over with Heather, but you still have 496 00:23:39,818 --> 00:23:40,652 Lucy. 497 00:23:40,719 --> 00:23:44,556 There is still a path to forgiveness there. 498 00:23:44,623 --> 00:23:45,791 >> Daniel: I guess you're right. 499 00:23:45,857 --> 00:23:49,461 [ Inhales sharply ] I mean, I should embrace that. 500 00:23:49,528 --> 00:23:51,963 I do. I do embrace that. 501 00:23:52,030 --> 00:23:56,468 [ Breathes deeply ] I'm gonna keep the promise I 502 00:23:56,535 --> 00:23:59,538 made to my daughter to be a more involved father. 503 00:23:59,604 --> 00:24:03,675 And that means phone calls, more video chats. 504 00:24:03,742 --> 00:24:04,676 It's all good things. 505 00:24:04,743 --> 00:24:06,845 It's just -- It's not what I wanted, you know? 506 00:24:06,912 --> 00:24:08,046 It's not what I was hoping for. 507 00:24:08,113 --> 00:24:12,751 It's a long way away from seeing her on a daily basis. 508 00:24:12,818 --> 00:24:15,453 And now Lucy's gonna head back to school in Portugal, and 509 00:24:15,520 --> 00:24:23,628 Heather -- Heather is going back to some guy that's not me. 510 00:24:23,695 --> 00:24:28,099 I'm sorry. I-I don't -- I don't think I have the energy 511 00:24:28,166 --> 00:24:30,902 or the will to continue moving forward with this project. 512 00:24:44,015 --> 00:24:46,218 >> "The Young and the Restless" will continue. 513 00:25:04,970 --> 00:25:07,672 >> Christine: Well, I think I have all the information I need. 514 00:25:07,739 --> 00:25:10,542 The only things left are the final documents pertaining to 515 00:25:10,609 --> 00:25:13,144 Chancellor Industries' and Hamilton-Winters' merger. 516 00:25:13,211 --> 00:25:15,547 >> Devon: Okay, I can get those to you soon as possible. 517 00:25:15,614 --> 00:25:16,748 >> Christine: Okay. Yep. 518 00:25:16,815 --> 00:25:17,482 >> Devon: Hey. 519 00:25:17,549 --> 00:25:18,583 >> Abby: Hi. 520 00:25:18,650 --> 00:25:21,119 Uh, happy to report that Dominic is still in dreamland. 521 00:25:21,186 --> 00:25:22,520 I didn't mean to interrupt. 522 00:25:22,587 --> 00:25:24,256 I'm just grabbing something to drink. 523 00:25:24,322 --> 00:25:25,457 >> Devon: No, you're more than fine. 524 00:25:25,523 --> 00:25:26,625 We're just finishing up here. 525 00:25:26,691 --> 00:25:28,293 Unless there's anything else we need to discuss? 526 00:25:28,360 --> 00:25:29,628 >> Christine: Not at the moment, no. 527 00:25:29,694 --> 00:25:30,562 >> Devon: Okay. 528 00:25:30,629 --> 00:25:32,197 >> Abby: Wow, so, this is really happening. 529 00:25:32,264 --> 00:25:33,431 >> Devon: Yeah. Yeah. 530 00:25:33,498 --> 00:25:35,901 Everything's been set in motion, so... 531 00:25:35,967 --> 00:25:37,035 Christine, thank you again. 532 00:25:37,102 --> 00:25:37,602 >> Christine: Yep. 533 00:25:37,669 --> 00:25:38,303 >> Devon: Appreciate it. 534 00:25:38,370 --> 00:25:39,137 >> Christine: I'll be in touch. 535 00:25:39,204 --> 00:25:40,972 And I can see myself out. 536 00:25:41,039 --> 00:25:41,506 >> Devon: You sure? 537 00:25:41,573 --> 00:25:42,240 >> Christine: Yeah. 538 00:25:42,307 --> 00:25:43,208 Good to see guys. 539 00:25:43,275 --> 00:25:47,112 >> Devon: You too. Take care. 540 00:25:47,178 --> 00:25:57,989 [ Door opens ] [ Door closes ] 541 00:25:58,056 --> 00:25:59,891 >> Nate: Christine. Hey. 542 00:25:59,958 --> 00:26:01,359 It's, uh -- It's been a while. 543 00:26:01,426 --> 00:26:02,127 >> Christine: It sure has. 544 00:26:02,193 --> 00:26:02,794 How have you been? 545 00:26:02,861 --> 00:26:04,129 >> Nate: Good, good. 546 00:26:04,195 --> 00:26:07,832 I assume you were, uh, visiting my cousin Devon. 547 00:26:07,899 --> 00:26:10,268 Social or professional? 548 00:26:10,335 --> 00:26:12,837 >> Christine: Um, well, it's always nice to see you. 549 00:26:12,904 --> 00:26:15,774 I, uh, hope you're enjoying your new position at Newman Media. 550 00:26:15,840 --> 00:26:18,610 >> Nate: I take your lack of an answer means professional. 551 00:26:18,677 --> 00:26:22,247 I suppose you're aware there's been a lot of conflict between 552 00:26:22,314 --> 00:26:24,115 my cousins? 553 00:26:24,182 --> 00:26:26,885 >> Christine: Uh, have a nice day, Nate. 554 00:26:26,952 --> 00:26:28,954 Bye-bye. 555 00:26:35,193 --> 00:26:38,296 >> Lily: I know that you feel horrible right now, but things 556 00:26:38,363 --> 00:26:40,899 will get better, okay? 557 00:26:40,966 --> 00:26:44,202 Think about how far you've come and how far you still have to 558 00:26:44,269 --> 00:26:45,203 go. 559 00:26:45,270 --> 00:26:47,772 I mean, this project is gonna be a huge success. 560 00:26:47,839 --> 00:26:49,074 I have no doubt about that. 561 00:26:49,140 --> 00:26:51,443 >> Daniel: [ Sighs ] Right now, my career just 562 00:26:51,509 --> 00:26:53,211 doesn't seem that important to me. 563 00:26:53,278 --> 00:26:55,080 >> Lily: No, I'm not talking about the money. 564 00:26:55,146 --> 00:26:58,616 I'm talking about the accomplishment, taking pride in 565 00:26:58,683 --> 00:27:00,585 something that you've created. 566 00:27:00,652 --> 00:27:03,021 I mean, think how many people you can help with this. 567 00:27:03,088 --> 00:27:06,891 You're showing a generation a path to navigating through 568 00:27:06,958 --> 00:27:08,159 crises in their lives. 569 00:27:08,226 --> 00:27:09,761 That's huge. 570 00:27:09,828 --> 00:27:14,132 And even bigger than that, you're showing Lucy how to turn 571 00:27:14,199 --> 00:27:16,768 a big dream into a reality. 572 00:27:16,835 --> 00:27:18,770 So, that's what I'm talking about. 573 00:27:18,837 --> 00:27:23,608 That is what you cannot give up on. 574 00:27:23,675 --> 00:27:24,743 >> Daniel: Thank you. 575 00:27:24,809 --> 00:27:30,215 I mean, I-I appreciate it. 576 00:27:30,281 --> 00:27:33,351 I think I just need some time to process everything and figure 577 00:27:33,418 --> 00:27:37,555 out exactly where I am emotionally. 578 00:27:37,622 --> 00:27:42,694 >> Lily: Take all the time you need, okay? 579 00:27:42,761 --> 00:27:47,432 Look, I am gonna go, but if you need a friendly ear, I'm here. 580 00:27:47,499 --> 00:27:50,135 >> Daniel: I know where to find you. 581 00:27:50,201 --> 00:27:51,102 Thanks. 582 00:27:51,169 --> 00:27:53,671 >> Lily: Of course. 583 00:27:53,738 --> 00:27:55,907 It's gonna be okay. 584 00:28:06,985 --> 00:28:10,221 >> Adam: [ Clears throat ] How you both doing? 585 00:28:10,288 --> 00:28:11,723 >> Sally: Um, we're good. 586 00:28:11,790 --> 00:28:13,792 We're just taking a break together. 587 00:28:13,858 --> 00:28:15,326 >> Nick: Yeah. 588 00:28:15,393 --> 00:28:16,728 And we were just leaving, so... 589 00:28:16,795 --> 00:28:18,463 >> Adam: Oh. 590 00:28:18,530 --> 00:28:20,932 Well, um, don't let me hold you up. 591 00:28:20,999 --> 00:28:26,738 I'm sure we'll cross paths again soon enough. 592 00:28:26,805 --> 00:28:28,606 Take care, Sally. 593 00:28:41,486 --> 00:28:43,154 >> Lily: Oh, Christine. Hi. 594 00:28:43,221 --> 00:28:44,122 >> Christine: Hi. 595 00:28:44,189 --> 00:28:45,657 I was actually gonna reach out to you shortly. 596 00:28:45,723 --> 00:28:48,593 I was hoping that I'd have the chance to talk to you as a 597 00:28:48,660 --> 00:28:51,596 friend and as an attorney. 598 00:28:51,663 --> 00:28:54,065 >> Lily: Oh. Okay. 599 00:28:54,132 --> 00:28:56,101 Why do I feel like I'm not gonna like what you're about to say? 600 00:28:56,167 --> 00:28:57,469 >> Christine: You may not. 601 00:28:57,535 --> 00:29:00,271 I'm representing Devon in his lawsuit against 602 00:29:00,338 --> 00:29:01,473 Chancellor-Winters. 603 00:29:01,539 --> 00:29:05,310 The paperwork is being drawn up and will be served shortly. 604 00:29:05,376 --> 00:29:06,678 >> Lily: Wow. 605 00:29:06,744 --> 00:29:08,947 I was really hoping he would change his mind. 606 00:29:09,013 --> 00:29:11,983 >> Christine: Okay, so, he said the same thing about you. 607 00:29:12,050 --> 00:29:14,752 So I have to ask -- isn't there any way you and Jill will change 608 00:29:14,819 --> 00:29:18,156 your stance on this, try and come up with a way to compromise 609 00:29:18,223 --> 00:29:19,991 with Devon before this escalates any further? 610 00:29:20,058 --> 00:29:22,794 >> Lily: Yes, honestly, I would love that and we tried to make 611 00:29:22,861 --> 00:29:24,262 him an offer and he declined it. 612 00:29:24,329 --> 00:29:27,932 And clearly he's shut down any sort of civil discussion by 613 00:29:27,999 --> 00:29:29,534 hiring you, so... 614 00:29:29,601 --> 00:29:31,636 >> Christine: I'm really sorry to hear that. 615 00:29:31,703 --> 00:29:34,439 >> Lily: Yeah. Me too. 616 00:29:34,506 --> 00:29:39,544 But I guess there's no turning back now. 617 00:29:39,611 --> 00:29:43,781 >> Victoria: So, as it turns out, Audra's instincts led her 618 00:29:43,848 --> 00:29:45,783 to do exactly what you were thinking. 619 00:29:45,850 --> 00:29:49,220 She told Tucker about our plans to acquire all of his debt. 620 00:29:49,287 --> 00:29:53,391 And his response was to offer us the chance to buy his company. 621 00:29:53,458 --> 00:29:56,394 >> Victor: Well, now, you and I did discuss the possibility that 622 00:29:56,461 --> 00:29:58,596 Tucker would react erratically. 623 00:29:58,663 --> 00:30:00,565 So, he did. 624 00:30:00,632 --> 00:30:03,034 But I think there's more to it than him wanting to avoid 625 00:30:03,101 --> 00:30:04,369 conflict. 626 00:30:04,435 --> 00:30:06,871 >> Victoria: Well, do you agree that we should stick to our plan 627 00:30:06,938 --> 00:30:08,039 and buy up all of his debt? 628 00:30:08,106 --> 00:30:10,508 >> Victor: You bet, but we have got to make the move now. 629 00:30:10,575 --> 00:30:12,977 >> Victoria: I agree wholeheartedly. 630 00:30:13,044 --> 00:30:15,547 The financing is in place as of yesterday, so it's time to make 631 00:30:15,613 --> 00:30:16,414 our move. 632 00:30:16,481 --> 00:30:17,382 >> Victor: Good. 633 00:30:17,448 --> 00:30:23,821 [ Cellphone ringing ] >> Victoria: Excuse me. 634 00:30:23,888 --> 00:30:29,027 Yes? 635 00:30:29,093 --> 00:30:34,766 [ Exhales sharply ] What? As of when? 636 00:30:34,832 --> 00:30:37,969 Are you sure? 637 00:30:38,036 --> 00:30:40,705 [ Sighs ] Damn it. Fine. 638 00:30:40,772 --> 00:30:44,475 [ Cellphone thuds ] You're not gonna believe this. 639 00:30:44,542 --> 00:30:45,910 >> Victor: What? 640 00:30:45,977 --> 00:30:47,812 >> Victoria: Well, we're not gonna have a chance to make a 641 00:30:47,879 --> 00:30:49,013 move on his company. 642 00:30:49,080 --> 00:30:51,883 >> Victor: What are you talking about? 643 00:30:51,950 --> 00:30:56,921 >> Victoria: Somebody's beat us to the punch. 644 00:30:56,988 --> 00:30:58,823 >> Tucker: How did it happen without any warning? 645 00:30:58,890 --> 00:31:00,692 That's what I want to know. 646 00:31:00,758 --> 00:31:02,293 Okay, well, find out. 647 00:31:02,360 --> 00:31:03,328 Get to the bottom of it. 648 00:31:03,394 --> 00:31:05,163 I want answers now. 649 00:31:05,230 --> 00:31:07,999 [ Receiver slams ] Unbelievable. 650 00:31:08,066 --> 00:31:09,601 >> Ashley: What's happening? 651 00:31:09,667 --> 00:31:13,204 >> Tucker: Uh, someone has already assumed my debt. 652 00:31:13,271 --> 00:31:15,807 And, no, it was not Newman Enterprises. 653 00:31:15,873 --> 00:31:17,375 >> Ashley: Well, then, who was it? 654 00:31:17,442 --> 00:31:19,344 >> Tucker: I have no idea. 655 00:31:19,410 --> 00:31:21,379 [ Sighs ] Ohh! 656 00:31:21,446 --> 00:31:23,615 I just -- I hate being caught being caught off guard like 657 00:31:23,681 --> 00:31:24,182 this. 658 00:31:24,249 --> 00:31:24,983 >> Ashley: I know. 659 00:31:25,049 --> 00:31:26,551 You hate not being in control. 660 00:31:26,618 --> 00:31:27,685 >> Tucker: I'm just racking my brain. 661 00:31:27,752 --> 00:31:28,219 Who could this be? 662 00:31:28,286 --> 00:31:29,988 Who could... 663 00:31:30,054 --> 00:31:33,758 Who else would have been investigating me and learned 664 00:31:33,825 --> 00:31:36,694 about my debt and also had the ability and the wherewithal to 665 00:31:36,761 --> 00:31:37,595 move this quickly? 666 00:31:37,662 --> 00:31:39,264 >> Ashley: I think it could be a long list. 667 00:31:39,330 --> 00:31:42,200 I mean, sharks don't hesitate to attack once they smell blood in 668 00:31:42,267 --> 00:31:44,535 the water, especially when they find out that a predator like 669 00:31:44,602 --> 00:31:46,671 Newman is circling. 670 00:31:46,738 --> 00:31:48,640 >> Tucker: Ugh. 671 00:31:48,706 --> 00:31:52,243 You know, I always pride myself on being three steps ahead, and 672 00:31:52,310 --> 00:31:53,945 not this time. 673 00:31:54,012 --> 00:31:56,514 >> Ashley: Really throws a wrench in things, doesn't it? 674 00:31:56,581 --> 00:31:57,749 >> Tucker: Mm. 675 00:31:57,815 --> 00:32:01,352 'Cause, you know, at least with Victor and Victoria, you knew 676 00:32:01,419 --> 00:32:05,256 what you were dealing with, but...who knows what this new 677 00:32:05,323 --> 00:32:06,824 player is after. 678 00:32:14,165 --> 00:32:16,234 >> Abby: Christine is an excellent lawyer. 679 00:32:16,301 --> 00:32:19,570 I just wish you didn't need an attorney at all. 680 00:32:19,637 --> 00:32:21,639 >> Devon: Oh, so do I. 681 00:32:21,706 --> 00:32:24,909 This is the last thing I ever wanted to do. 682 00:32:24,976 --> 00:32:27,445 And I know it's gonna be difficult for everybody 683 00:32:27,512 --> 00:32:28,680 involved. 684 00:32:28,746 --> 00:32:31,049 I know there's gonna be a lot of hurt feelings after the fact. 685 00:32:31,115 --> 00:32:34,986 But I believe that if Neil was here, he would back me up on it. 686 00:32:35,053 --> 00:32:38,056 >> Abby: Look, I understand your position. 687 00:32:38,122 --> 00:32:41,192 But I'm just -- I'm concerned about the toll that this is 688 00:32:41,259 --> 00:32:43,494 gonna take on you, not to mention your relationship with 689 00:32:43,561 --> 00:32:45,563 your sister. 690 00:32:45,630 --> 00:32:47,765 Devon, even if you do get your company back -- 691 00:32:47,832 --> 00:32:50,168 >> Devon: I'm gonna get my company back. 692 00:32:50,234 --> 00:32:54,539 >> Abby: Okay, well, I guess the question I have for you is -- 693 00:32:54,605 --> 00:32:56,574 will you be content? 694 00:32:56,641 --> 00:33:00,278 Because Neil is still gonna be gone, and the distance 695 00:33:00,345 --> 00:33:02,547 between you and Lily -- it's gonna be even greater. 696 00:33:02,613 --> 00:33:03,715 >> Devon: Right. 697 00:33:03,781 --> 00:33:05,516 >> Abby: You need your family. 698 00:33:05,583 --> 00:33:07,118 >> Devon: I know. 699 00:33:07,185 --> 00:33:09,754 And Lily's always gonna be that to me. 700 00:33:09,821 --> 00:33:14,258 But I'm also looking at my family right now, and the 701 00:33:14,325 --> 00:33:17,462 biggest part of it is upstairs, asleep. 702 00:33:17,528 --> 00:33:21,466 So, trust me, I know what I'm fighting for. 703 00:33:21,532 --> 00:33:24,435 >> Lily: Look, I need a really strong attorney to counter 704 00:33:24,502 --> 00:33:25,670 Devon's attack. 705 00:33:25,737 --> 00:33:28,439 And, frankly, I'm not happy with the general counsel at 706 00:33:28,506 --> 00:33:31,209 Chancellor-Winters. 707 00:33:31,275 --> 00:33:35,580 [ Sighs ] Amanda, please just consider coming back, even for a 708 00:33:35,646 --> 00:33:38,983 short time, just to defend the company. 709 00:33:56,634 --> 00:34:00,438 >> Sally: Thank you for getting us out of Society so quickly. 710 00:34:00,505 --> 00:34:03,408 I just was not in the mood for small talk with Adam or just 711 00:34:03,474 --> 00:34:06,411 hanging there while he was right there watching our every move 712 00:34:06,477 --> 00:34:07,745 like a hawk. 713 00:34:07,812 --> 00:34:09,914 >> Nick: I'm just sorry I didn't get a chance to get you those 714 00:34:09,981 --> 00:34:11,749 empanadas that you love so much. 715 00:34:11,816 --> 00:34:17,188 >> Sally: Well, I have plenty of favorites here, too, so I will 716 00:34:17,255 --> 00:34:18,756 be perfectly happy with something else. 717 00:34:18,823 --> 00:34:20,224 >> Nick: Alright. 718 00:34:20,291 --> 00:34:23,327 Well, what sounds good to you and that hungry little boy or 719 00:34:23,394 --> 00:34:25,797 girl you got in there? 720 00:34:25,863 --> 00:34:27,398 >> Sally: Oh, my God. 721 00:34:27,465 --> 00:34:32,370 The paternity test results are in. 722 00:34:36,374 --> 00:34:38,576 >> Victoria: Do you think that it got out that Newman was about 723 00:34:38,643 --> 00:34:41,612 to make a move, too? 724 00:34:41,679 --> 00:34:42,914 >> Victor: Possibility. 725 00:34:42,980 --> 00:34:45,383 >> Victoria: Look, I know that you've rejected the idea that he 726 00:34:45,450 --> 00:34:47,752 might be a rival, but do you think that Devon might be 727 00:34:47,819 --> 00:34:48,252 responsible? 728 00:34:48,319 --> 00:34:49,387 Because I do. 729 00:34:49,454 --> 00:34:51,622 He's the only person that I can think of that would have 730 00:34:51,689 --> 00:34:55,059 immediate access to this amount of capital in such a short time. 731 00:34:55,126 --> 00:34:56,828 >> Victor: No. 732 00:34:56,894 --> 00:35:00,665 I know Tucker and Devon were having difficulties, but there's 733 00:35:00,731 --> 00:35:04,735 no way that Devon would buy Tucker's company out from under 734 00:35:04,802 --> 00:35:05,203 his father. 735 00:35:05,269 --> 00:35:07,839 No way. 736 00:35:07,905 --> 00:35:09,607 Someone else is involved. 737 00:35:09,674 --> 00:35:12,443 >> Victoria: What if Tucker saw this coming and his offer to 738 00:35:12,510 --> 00:35:16,314 sell was a stalling tactic to screw us over so that somebody 739 00:35:16,380 --> 00:35:17,648 else could win? 740 00:35:17,715 --> 00:35:22,019 >> Victor: Possible. 741 00:35:22,086 --> 00:35:27,458 Who the hell else could have done that? 742 00:35:27,525 --> 00:35:28,926 >> Tucker: You're enjoying this, aren't you? 743 00:35:28,993 --> 00:35:31,629 >> Ashley: [ Chuckles ] Maybe a little bit. 744 00:35:31,696 --> 00:35:32,797 >> Tucker: Mm-hmm. 745 00:35:32,864 --> 00:35:34,932 >> Ashley: I think it's good for you to be put to the test. 746 00:35:34,999 --> 00:35:37,735 >> Tucker: Well, you got your wish. 747 00:35:37,802 --> 00:35:40,204 >> Ashley: I certainly did. 748 00:35:40,271 --> 00:35:42,306 And for the record... 749 00:35:42,373 --> 00:35:44,876 I bought your debt. 750 00:35:44,942 --> 00:35:48,546 I own you. 751 00:35:48,613 --> 00:35:52,383 I'm not gonna make it easy for you. 752 00:36:02,326 --> 00:36:05,263 ♪♪ 753 00:36:05,329 --> 00:36:08,266 -- Captions by VITAC -- www.vitac.com 754 00:36:08,332 --> 00:36:11,269 Captioning Provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 755 00:36:11,335 --> 00:36:14,272 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 756 00:36:14,338 --> 00:36:19,577 ♪♪ >> Join us again for 757 00:36:19,644 --> 00:36:21,145 "The Young and the Restless."