1 00:00:02,836 --> 00:00:04,938 >> Nate: Is it wrong that I get excited when our podcast 2 00:00:05,004 --> 00:00:08,074 numbers come in? I know you're not a fan. 3 00:00:08,141 --> 00:00:10,110 >> Victoria: Actually, I've been listening to it 4 00:00:10,176 --> 00:00:12,379 on the treadmill. Yeah. Figured if you were 5 00:00:12,445 --> 00:00:14,447 so hot on it, then maybe it was something worth 6 00:00:14,514 --> 00:00:17,450 checking out. >> Nate: Oh, okay. Um, and? 7 00:00:17,517 --> 00:00:19,953 >> Victoria: And, well, that true crime series that you 8 00:00:20,019 --> 00:00:22,155 recommended is intense. I can see why it attracts 9 00:00:22,222 --> 00:00:24,290 so many listeners. >> Nate: People can't get 10 00:00:24,357 --> 00:00:26,326 enough of it. The ad sales are a major 11 00:00:26,393 --> 00:00:28,695 revenue stream. >> Victoria: Well, you can't 12 00:00:28,762 --> 00:00:32,465 argue that. Maybe we should reinvest some of that money 13 00:00:32,532 --> 00:00:35,135 into the genre and build on a good thing we have here. 14 00:00:35,201 --> 00:00:40,507 >> Nate: Already on it. >> Victoria: Of course you are. 15 00:00:40,573 --> 00:00:43,743 What are you smiling about? >> Nate: Victor's inviting me 16 00:00:43,810 --> 00:00:46,679 for drinks. >> Victoria: Alone? 17 00:00:46,746 --> 00:00:49,015 >> Nate: Uh, it just says sometime soon. 18 00:00:49,082 --> 00:00:52,919 Doesn't sound pressing. What's your best guess? 19 00:00:52,986 --> 00:00:55,722 >> Audra: I think I know. I just saw Victor at 20 00:00:55,789 --> 00:00:59,426 the Athletic Club. We were talking about you. 21 00:01:03,530 --> 00:01:05,899 >> Billy: So then I said, "I quit, I'm out of here. 22 00:01:05,965 --> 00:01:08,368 I'm gonna sell my car, buy a motorcycle and hit the road 23 00:01:08,435 --> 00:01:10,670 and see where it takes me." Then, guess what he said 24 00:01:10,737 --> 00:01:13,840 to me back? >> Chelsea: Uh-huh. 25 00:01:13,907 --> 00:01:18,244 >> Billy: Yeah? What did he say? What did you think? 26 00:01:18,311 --> 00:01:20,847 >> Chelsea: What-- what were you saying? 27 00:01:20,914 --> 00:01:22,882 >> Billy: Nothing vaguely interesting, that's 28 00:01:22,949 --> 00:01:25,485 pretty obvious. >> Chelsea: I'm sorry. 29 00:01:25,552 --> 00:01:28,188 >> Billy: It's all right. >> Chelsea: They released 30 00:01:28,254 --> 00:01:31,291 the numbers for the soft rollout for my game last week. 31 00:01:31,357 --> 00:01:34,160 You know how OmegaSphere was quietly testing the waters 32 00:01:34,227 --> 00:01:36,329 of their products? >> Billy: Oh, yeah. I'm very 33 00:01:36,396 --> 00:01:39,199 aware. I'm actually playing and I'm doing pretty well. 34 00:01:39,265 --> 00:01:41,768 My-- my emotional intelligence rating went from needs 35 00:01:41,835 --> 00:01:44,804 improvement to vaguely self-aware. 36 00:01:44,871 --> 00:01:47,173 >> Chelsea: Hm. So, you're the one who's playing. 37 00:01:47,240 --> 00:01:50,276 >> Billy: Oh, come on. Can't be that bad. 38 00:01:50,343 --> 00:01:54,981 >> Chelsea: I have the lowest user numbers for my game. 39 00:01:55,048 --> 00:01:57,617 It's a dud. >> Billy: It's not a dud. 40 00:01:57,684 --> 00:01:59,886 It just-- It takes time to find an audience. 41 00:01:59,953 --> 00:02:01,955 It's gonna be all right. You know, I wouldn't worry 42 00:02:02,021 --> 00:02:04,791 too much about it. How about I take you out 43 00:02:04,858 --> 00:02:06,860 for dinner? We can get your mind off of things? 44 00:02:06,926 --> 00:02:08,628 >> Chelsea: You don't have to do that. 45 00:02:08,695 --> 00:02:10,430 >> Billy: It's not exactly a chore. I'd like to. 46 00:02:10,497 --> 00:02:12,532 >> Chelsea: Well, it doesn't mean you should. 47 00:02:15,168 --> 00:02:20,707 ♪♪♪ 48 00:02:20,773 --> 00:02:27,347 ♪♪♪ 49 00:02:27,413 --> 00:02:33,520 ♪♪♪ 50 00:02:33,586 --> 00:02:39,425 ♪♪♪ 51 00:02:39,492 --> 00:02:46,466 ♪♪♪ 52 00:02:50,670 --> 00:02:53,006 >> Nikki: Hi, darling. >> Victor: Hello, sweetheart. 53 00:02:53,072 --> 00:02:55,308 >> Nikki: Listen. >> Victor: There we go. 54 00:02:55,375 --> 00:02:57,243 >> Nikki: I just checked on Sharon and Faith and 55 00:02:57,310 --> 00:03:01,948 I am beyond upset. That human garbage poisoned 56 00:03:02,015 --> 00:03:04,584 Faith's cat and left it on the porch for her to find. 57 00:03:04,651 --> 00:03:06,619 She is devastated. >> Victor: I'm well aware 58 00:03:06,686 --> 00:03:09,122 of it. >> Nikki: That man has got 59 00:03:09,188 --> 00:03:12,592 to stop terrorizing our family. >> Victor: Sweetheart, 60 00:03:12,659 --> 00:03:14,727 Cameron Kirsten will be taken care of. 61 00:03:14,794 --> 00:03:17,830 >> Nikki: By whom? Because Nicholas is not 62 00:03:17,897 --> 00:03:20,199 answering his phone and I'm worried he's going to take 63 00:03:20,266 --> 00:03:22,235 matters into his own hand again. 64 00:03:31,644 --> 00:03:34,213 >> Daniel: I don't know how much longer I can take this. 65 00:03:34,280 --> 00:03:38,751 >> Lily: Take what? >> Daniel: I can't say. 66 00:03:38,818 --> 00:03:41,254 >> Lily: Daniel, how can I help you if I don't know 67 00:03:41,321 --> 00:03:46,793 what's going on? >> Daniel: Things with my mom 68 00:03:46,859 --> 00:03:51,664 and my sister are about to explode and I am worried 69 00:03:51,731 --> 00:03:53,232 about the fallout. 70 00:03:55,435 --> 00:04:00,707 >> Nick: Open up, Cameron! I know you're in there. 71 00:04:03,376 --> 00:04:07,180 >> Cameron: Hi, Nick. Took you long enough to find me. 72 00:04:07,246 --> 00:04:10,883 >> Nick: You wanted to be found? Here I am. 73 00:04:14,721 --> 00:04:18,558 >> Cameron: Now what? You gonna come in here 74 00:04:18,625 --> 00:04:21,160 and you're gonna teach me a lesson? 75 00:04:21,227 --> 00:04:24,163 Boy, you are painfully predictable. 76 00:04:31,604 --> 00:04:33,806 >> Lily: Okay, what is going on with Summer and 77 00:04:33,873 --> 00:04:38,478 Phyllis and why are you worried? >> Daniel: I haven't been 78 00:04:38,544 --> 00:04:40,813 completely honest because I don't want to risk 79 00:04:40,880 --> 00:04:42,782 implicating you. >> Lily: Okay, this 80 00:04:42,849 --> 00:04:45,652 sounds serious. >> Daniel: It is. 81 00:04:45,718 --> 00:04:48,021 >> Lily: I-- [ phone chiming ] 82 00:04:48,087 --> 00:04:50,223 I have a meeting I have to get to, but I'm gonna 83 00:04:50,289 --> 00:04:52,058 postpone it because I wanna hear what's going on. 84 00:04:52,125 --> 00:04:54,260 >> Daniel: No, no, no. Don't. I've got some place I need 85 00:04:54,327 --> 00:04:58,297 to be too. Um... Why don't we meet up later 86 00:04:58,364 --> 00:05:01,334 and I'll tell you everything? >> Lily: Are you sure? 87 00:05:01,401 --> 00:05:03,336 You just said things are gonna explode. 88 00:05:03,403 --> 00:05:05,571 >> Daniel: It's better this way. I'd rather just text you 89 00:05:05,638 --> 00:05:09,509 when I'm free. [ Lily sighing ] 90 00:05:09,575 --> 00:05:12,345 >> Lily: Okay, I mean, it's gonna be hard to concentrate on 91 00:05:12,412 --> 00:05:17,283 anything else, but I'm here for you, okay? 92 00:05:24,057 --> 00:05:26,125 >> Billy: Did I do something wrong? 93 00:05:26,192 --> 00:05:31,731 >> Chelsea: No. No. You have been as sweet 94 00:05:31,798 --> 00:05:35,234 and attentive and-- and as loving as always. 95 00:05:35,301 --> 00:05:37,637 >> Billy: Then why don't you let me take you out for dinner? 96 00:05:37,704 --> 00:05:39,639 >> Chelsea: Because you're doing it for the wrong reasons. 97 00:05:39,706 --> 00:05:41,741 >> Billy: But you do have to eat, don't you? 98 00:05:41,808 --> 00:05:43,743 >> Chelsea: It's not what I mean. 99 00:05:43,810 --> 00:05:45,778 >> Billy: Okay, well, I guess I don't follow then. 100 00:05:45,845 --> 00:05:47,847 >> Chelsea: You're-- [ Chelsea sighing ] 101 00:05:47,914 --> 00:05:50,349 You're trying to distract me from my worries. 102 00:05:50,416 --> 00:05:53,352 Keep me from thinking about what's bothering me. 103 00:05:53,419 --> 00:05:55,455 You wanna save me. You wanna be my hero again. 104 00:05:55,521 --> 00:05:58,758 >> Billy: I promise you, I will keep my cape at home. 105 00:05:58,825 --> 00:06:05,364 Hey, it's just dinner. >> Chelsea: Dr. Malone and I, 106 00:06:05,431 --> 00:06:10,103 we've been talking about us. >> Billy: I thought we got 107 00:06:10,169 --> 00:06:13,239 the green light from her on us, you know, 108 00:06:13,306 --> 00:06:16,309 as long as we took our time and kept our eyes wide open. 109 00:06:16,375 --> 00:06:18,745 >> Chelsea: Well, we've been talking about how 110 00:06:18,811 --> 00:06:25,251 we initially bonded. You saved me, literally. 111 00:06:25,318 --> 00:06:28,988 There's no way around that. >> Billy: Is that a bad thing? 112 00:06:29,055 --> 00:06:32,658 >> Chelsea: No. But maybe, because of that, 113 00:06:32,725 --> 00:06:35,795 you feel like you have to keep saving me and I would never 114 00:06:35,862 --> 00:06:39,499 want you to feel that way. I'm-- I'm doing well. 115 00:06:39,565 --> 00:06:42,101 I'm doing great, actually, but if I'm not, I never want 116 00:06:42,168 --> 00:06:43,903 you to feel like it's because of something you did 117 00:06:43,970 --> 00:06:45,872 or didn't do. >> Billy: So, I'm not helping? 118 00:06:45,938 --> 00:06:48,574 I don't... >> Chelsea: You've been 119 00:06:48,641 --> 00:06:52,545 amazing, but it's not your job 120 00:06:52,612 --> 00:06:57,016 to fix me. And even there's a tiny part 121 00:06:57,083 --> 00:07:00,920 of you that feels like it is, we have to talk about it 122 00:07:00,987 --> 00:07:02,855 and figure out how to handle it. 123 00:07:05,792 --> 00:07:08,895 >> Victoria: So, you think that you have better insights 124 00:07:08,961 --> 00:07:11,397 than I do as to why my father wants to have a drink 125 00:07:11,464 --> 00:07:14,000 with Nate? >> Audra: Oh, not at all. 126 00:07:14,066 --> 00:07:18,104 Um, it's not a competition. I just, uh, thought I had 127 00:07:18,171 --> 00:07:20,807 an explanation and it would be valuable to share it. 128 00:07:20,873 --> 00:07:24,177 >> Victoria: Please do. >> Audra: Well, I spoke with 129 00:07:24,243 --> 00:07:27,713 Victor after you two headed up to the corporate suite 130 00:07:27,780 --> 00:07:30,349 at the Athletic Club. You know, to go over 131 00:07:30,416 --> 00:07:33,586 those figures. >> Victoria: Yes, I remember. 132 00:07:33,653 --> 00:07:36,422 >> Audra: Well, Victor seemed really interested in your 133 00:07:36,489 --> 00:07:38,758 working relationship. You know, he was 134 00:07:38,825 --> 00:07:41,627 quizzing me about it, and of course, I went out of 135 00:07:41,694 --> 00:07:46,432 my way to sing Nate's praises as a great boss. 136 00:07:46,499 --> 00:07:50,303 >> Victoria: As well you should. >> Audra: Yeah, well, we were 137 00:07:50,369 --> 00:07:55,641 talking, you two came downstairs and left together. 138 00:07:55,708 --> 00:07:58,845 That's when he got really interested. You know, I talked 139 00:07:58,911 --> 00:08:01,480 up how inspiring the both of you are as leaders, 140 00:08:01,547 --> 00:08:05,551 how in sync you are, so I'm sure that's why he 141 00:08:05,618 --> 00:08:08,454 wants to meet with Nate. After the glowing report 142 00:08:08,521 --> 00:08:10,823 he got from me, I'm sure he wants to 143 00:08:10,890 --> 00:08:13,860 congratulate you on earning your employee's respect. 144 00:08:13,926 --> 00:08:17,129 He probably wants to give you a bonus. 145 00:08:17,196 --> 00:08:20,299 >> Victoria: Wow, you really do know how to read a situation, 146 00:08:20,366 --> 00:08:22,301 don't you? That's exactly right. 147 00:08:22,368 --> 00:08:24,971 That's exactly the kind of effusive praise and gesture 148 00:08:25,037 --> 00:08:27,573 that my father is known for. >> Nate: Thanks for putting 149 00:08:27,640 --> 00:08:29,809 in a good word. >> Audra: Anytime. 150 00:08:34,513 --> 00:08:37,917 [ Nate sighing ] >> Nate: That was Audra's 151 00:08:37,984 --> 00:08:41,787 not so subtle way of saying Victor saw us coming 152 00:08:41,854 --> 00:08:44,056 down the stairs and leave the Athletic Club together. 153 00:08:44,123 --> 00:08:48,628 >> Victoria: Yeah, no kidding. So, what if he did? 154 00:08:48,694 --> 00:08:51,797 >> Nate: Well, it does shed a new light on the timing 155 00:08:51,864 --> 00:08:54,333 of his drink offer. >> Victoria: How so? 156 00:08:54,400 --> 00:08:56,636 >> Nate: Does Victor really want to sit down with the CEO 157 00:08:56,702 --> 00:09:00,239 of Newman Media, or is this a test of the new guy in 158 00:09:00,306 --> 00:09:05,211 his daughter's life? >> Victoria: Being tested 159 00:09:05,278 --> 00:09:08,848 by my father isn't necessarily a bad thing. I think that means 160 00:09:08,915 --> 00:09:13,953 that he is taking you seriously. In my book, that's a good sign. 161 00:09:15,855 --> 00:09:18,891 >> Victor: So, in other words, you're worried Nicholas will 162 00:09:18,958 --> 00:09:21,827 go too far with this Cameron Kirsten slimeball? 163 00:09:21,894 --> 00:09:25,631 >> Nikki: Yes, I am. He's done it in the past 164 00:09:25,698 --> 00:09:28,567 and I-- I know he's working with Chance and our 165 00:09:28,634 --> 00:09:31,904 security team to find him, but I also know his history 166 00:09:31,971 --> 00:09:33,806 with that maniac. >> Victor: Sweetheart. 167 00:09:33,873 --> 00:09:36,075 >> Nikki: He will do anything to protect Sharon and Faith. 168 00:09:36,142 --> 00:09:38,811 >> Victor: A man must do what he feels he has to do 169 00:09:38,878 --> 00:09:42,114 to protect his family, that's all. 170 00:09:42,181 --> 00:09:45,084 >> Nikki: Yes, but you and I both know what instincts 171 00:09:45,151 --> 00:09:47,653 he's having right now and after what Cameron did 172 00:09:47,720 --> 00:09:51,223 to that poor cat, if Nicholas finds him, he's gonna lead 173 00:09:51,290 --> 00:09:52,325 with his fists-- >> Victor: Good. 174 00:09:52,391 --> 00:09:54,193 >> Nikki: Not his head. >> Victor: I'll be there 175 00:09:54,260 --> 00:09:58,998 to back him up, if need be. [ Nikki sighing ] 176 00:10:00,366 --> 00:10:03,436 >> Nick: You wipe that smug look off your face, you coward. 177 00:10:03,502 --> 00:10:05,771 You're terrorizing a mother and her daughter. 178 00:10:05,838 --> 00:10:08,207 You killed an innocent animal. What's the matter with you? 179 00:10:08,274 --> 00:10:10,309 How'd they ever let you out of prison? 180 00:10:10,376 --> 00:10:14,080 >> Cameron: I don't know, man. The justice system, 181 00:10:14,146 --> 00:10:16,849 it's a mystery, right? As far as killing innocent 182 00:10:16,916 --> 00:10:20,019 animals, I-- I got no idea what you're gassing on about. 183 00:10:20,086 --> 00:10:24,890 I'm here for one reason and one reason only, Sharon. 184 00:10:24,957 --> 00:10:26,592 >> Nick: Oh, you're gonna stay away from her. 185 00:10:26,659 --> 00:10:30,429 >> Cameron: Hm, not your call. You're not married anymore. 186 00:10:30,496 --> 00:10:33,332 She's fair game. >> Nick: Are you insane? 187 00:10:33,399 --> 00:10:37,136 She despises you. >> Cameron: I can change that. 188 00:10:37,203 --> 00:10:43,743 I think she's warming up to me already. 189 00:10:43,809 --> 00:10:45,811 You're in my personal space, Nick. 190 00:10:45,878 --> 00:10:47,880 >> Nick: You shut your mouth. Here's how this is gonna 191 00:10:47,947 --> 00:10:50,082 play out. See, I told the police and Newman security 192 00:10:50,149 --> 00:10:51,917 exactly who you are and what you're capable of. 193 00:10:51,984 --> 00:10:55,287 If you so much as smile at Sharon or Faith, they're gonna 194 00:10:55,354 --> 00:10:57,390 haul your ass back to prison before you can say 195 00:10:57,456 --> 00:11:00,026 "parole violation." >> Cameron: Empty threat. 196 00:11:00,092 --> 00:11:02,828 You got no grounds. >> Nick: Your track record 197 00:11:02,895 --> 00:11:05,664 is grounds enough. >> Cameron: I did my time. 198 00:11:05,731 --> 00:11:09,502 I'm reformed and I've got the parole board's stamp 199 00:11:09,568 --> 00:11:12,705 of approval to prove it. >> Nick: Sharon is not the 200 00:11:12,772 --> 00:11:14,907 same woman she was all those years ago when you manipulated 201 00:11:14,974 --> 00:11:19,278 her. She's stronger, more confident and fearless now. 202 00:11:19,345 --> 00:11:23,382 >> Cameron: Just as beautiful as the day I met her. 203 00:11:23,449 --> 00:11:27,853 And you are not gonna get between us this time. 204 00:11:27,920 --> 00:11:34,126 I promise you that. What are you gonna do? 205 00:11:34,193 --> 00:11:37,296 You gonna hit me? Because I got a legal right 206 00:11:37,363 --> 00:11:42,768 to defend myself, Nick, so you go ahead. 207 00:11:42,835 --> 00:11:48,374 You take your best shot. Do it. 208 00:11:48,441 --> 00:11:50,609 Do it. Hit me! 209 00:11:54,880 --> 00:11:58,250 >> Nick: Yeah, next time, it'll be for real. 210 00:11:58,317 --> 00:11:59,985 [ Cameron laughing ] 211 00:12:06,392 --> 00:12:07,893 >> Chelsea: I've upset you. >> Billy: No, it's okay. 212 00:12:07,960 --> 00:12:09,228 It's all good. >> Chelsea: It's my fault. 213 00:12:09,295 --> 00:12:10,830 We should've had this conversation sooner. 214 00:12:10,896 --> 00:12:12,898 >> Billy: So now we're having a conversation on how 215 00:12:12,965 --> 00:12:16,402 to handle the situation. Let me ask you honestly. 216 00:12:16,469 --> 00:12:22,775 Um, do you feel like I have a need to play hero? 217 00:12:22,842 --> 00:12:25,077 >> Chelsea: It's not an indictment. I'm not saying 218 00:12:25,144 --> 00:12:27,313 you're doing anything wrong. >> Billy: But you're talking 219 00:12:27,379 --> 00:12:29,248 about it with your therapist, so it's bothering you, right? 220 00:12:29,315 --> 00:12:33,185 Or it's bothering her. >> Chelsea: I think you are 221 00:12:33,252 --> 00:12:38,657 wonderful and I adore you, but yeah, I think it bothers me 222 00:12:38,724 --> 00:12:40,960 a little bit that your instinct, if something's 223 00:12:41,026 --> 00:12:43,262 bothering me, is to distract me. >> Billy: It's not-- 224 00:12:43,329 --> 00:12:46,365 I mean, do you blame me for wanting to see you smile? 225 00:12:46,432 --> 00:12:48,501 >> Chelsea: Yeah, but you can't stop me from ever having 226 00:12:48,567 --> 00:12:50,636 an unhappy thought. >> Billy: I feel like that's 227 00:12:50,703 --> 00:12:53,038 a very natural thing, you know. I care about you, so I want 228 00:12:53,105 --> 00:12:55,107 to see you joyful. I want to see you happy. 229 00:12:55,174 --> 00:12:56,709 >> Chelsea: Of course, but it's not realistic 230 00:12:56,775 --> 00:12:58,944 to expect that all the time and you have to trust me 231 00:12:59,011 --> 00:13:00,913 that if I'm having an unpleasant thought, I can 232 00:13:00,980 --> 00:13:03,182 handle it, and if I can't handle it, I'll talk to you 233 00:13:03,249 --> 00:13:07,253 about it. >> Billy: Okay, well, um, 234 00:13:07,319 --> 00:13:12,925 I gotta be honest, that does kind of bother me a little bit. 235 00:13:12,992 --> 00:13:14,727 >> Chelsea: Do you wanna discuss it? 236 00:13:14,793 --> 00:13:18,864 >> Billy: I do, but, um, look, I'm not dodging. 237 00:13:18,931 --> 00:13:21,300 I'm really not. I have to go meet Victoria. 238 00:13:21,367 --> 00:13:24,170 We gotta talk about the kids, so, uh... 239 00:13:24,236 --> 00:13:27,473 can we just pick this up later? >> Chelsea: Of course. 240 00:13:27,540 --> 00:13:33,345 >> Billy: Okay. Bye. 241 00:13:33,412 --> 00:13:36,448 Hey. >> Daniel: Hey. 242 00:13:36,515 --> 00:13:38,317 >> Chelsea: Hey. >> Daniel: Hey. [ sighing ] 243 00:13:38,384 --> 00:13:43,389 Sorry I'm late. Been a hell of a day already. 244 00:13:43,455 --> 00:13:46,458 >> Chelsea: I think I know the reason. 245 00:13:46,525 --> 00:13:50,963 It's me, isn't it. My game is a flop. 246 00:13:53,566 --> 00:13:57,636 >> Nate: I should be getting back to my office. 247 00:13:57,703 --> 00:14:00,172 >> Victoria: Well, before you do that, let's strategize 248 00:14:00,239 --> 00:14:03,475 about this drink that you're gonna be having with my father. 249 00:14:03,542 --> 00:14:06,178 >> Nate: Well, I was thinking Rye, neat. 250 00:14:06,245 --> 00:14:08,981 [ Victoria laughing ] >> Victoria: Let's figure out 251 00:14:09,048 --> 00:14:11,850 what it is he wants and what your approach will be. 252 00:14:11,917 --> 00:14:15,287 >> Nate: I appreciate your offer, but I've been through 253 00:14:15,354 --> 00:14:18,057 a lot over the years with Victor Newman. 254 00:14:18,123 --> 00:14:20,492 I'm not worried about a little one-on-one time with him. 255 00:14:20,559 --> 00:14:24,597 >> Victoria: Well, you know, plenty of men would be unnerved 256 00:14:24,663 --> 00:14:27,800 by an invite from Victor Newman. >> Nate: I'm not your 257 00:14:27,866 --> 00:14:29,935 ordinary guy. >> Victoria: No, you are not 258 00:14:30,002 --> 00:14:33,539 and it is undeniable sexy how this doesn't throw you, 259 00:14:33,606 --> 00:14:37,910 not even in the least. >> Nate: Mm. I'm finding that 260 00:14:37,977 --> 00:14:40,179 few things intimidate me lately. 261 00:14:40,246 --> 00:14:44,383 It makes the possibilities seem endless. 262 00:14:44,450 --> 00:14:49,221 And I have you to thank for that. 263 00:14:55,794 --> 00:14:58,597 >> Lily: Well, no, I don't care if the gaming bloggers 264 00:14:58,664 --> 00:15:01,800 want stats now, they'll get them when I saw say so. 265 00:15:01,867 --> 00:15:04,970 Okay. Hi. 266 00:15:05,037 --> 00:15:07,840 >> Billy: Hi. >> Lily: Um, I haven't seen 267 00:15:07,906 --> 00:15:10,142 you, since, uh... >> Billy: Since our very 268 00:15:10,209 --> 00:15:12,211 awkward double date? >> Lily: Yes. That was 269 00:15:12,278 --> 00:15:15,781 interesting with the kids, too. >> Billy: Yeah, that was weird, 270 00:15:15,848 --> 00:15:18,384 even by my standards. [ Lily chuckling ] 271 00:15:18,450 --> 00:15:21,253 >> Lily: It was fine though, I mean, once we all loosened up. 272 00:15:21,320 --> 00:15:25,791 >> Billy: Yeah. So, how are you and-- and Daniel doing? 273 00:15:25,858 --> 00:15:29,561 >> Lily: Uh... slow and steady. 274 00:15:29,628 --> 00:15:32,998 How are you and Chelsea? >> Billy: Same-ish. 275 00:15:33,065 --> 00:15:36,769 Maybe a little bit more wobbly than steady. 276 00:15:36,835 --> 00:15:39,071 >> Lily: I mean, I don't want to pry, but is-- 277 00:15:39,138 --> 00:15:41,540 is everything okay? >> Billy: Yeah, everything's 278 00:15:41,607 --> 00:15:45,744 fine. You know, I just spent most of my life waiting for 279 00:15:45,811 --> 00:15:47,980 other people to solve my problems and now, I'm swinging 280 00:15:48,047 --> 00:15:52,751 in the other direction. >> Lily: Right. Fixing problems 281 00:15:52,818 --> 00:15:55,521 you haven't been asked to. >> Billy: Problems, 282 00:15:55,587 --> 00:16:00,159 situations, people. >> Lily: Well, I am happy 283 00:16:00,225 --> 00:16:02,695 that you're thinking about it. >> Billy: Yeah, not sure 284 00:16:02,761 --> 00:16:07,099 I would have if certain people didn't bring it to my attention. 285 00:16:07,166 --> 00:16:09,435 >> Lily: Now, you just gotta find that balance between 286 00:16:09,501 --> 00:16:12,805 saving the world and falling apart. 287 00:16:12,871 --> 00:16:15,040 >> Billy: Seems easy, huh? [ Lily laughing ] 288 00:16:15,107 --> 00:16:17,242 >> Lily: One of the hardest balancing acts I know. 289 00:16:17,309 --> 00:16:21,013 >> Billy: Something to aspire to. 290 00:16:24,049 --> 00:16:26,552 >> Cameron: You're gonna wanna to get some ice on that, sport. 291 00:16:26,618 --> 00:16:31,490 That's gonna leave a bruise. >> Nick: You're gonna check 292 00:16:31,557 --> 00:16:34,727 out of this hotel and you'll be gone in the morning. 293 00:16:34,793 --> 00:16:38,230 >> Cameron: You're not hearing me, Nick. You're gonna have 294 00:16:38,297 --> 00:16:41,867 to drag me out of here in a bag! I got no intention 295 00:16:41,934 --> 00:16:45,404 of leaving. I got things to do, women to seduce. 296 00:16:45,471 --> 00:16:48,974 And guess what? I'm free to do that. 297 00:16:49,041 --> 00:16:52,845 I have broken no law and I haven't hurt anyone 298 00:16:52,911 --> 00:16:58,650 or anything, be it human, feline or inanimate. 299 00:16:58,717 --> 00:17:01,120 >> Nick: You have been harassing Sharon since you 300 00:17:01,186 --> 00:17:03,055 got here. >> Cameron: Oh, come on, man. 301 00:17:03,122 --> 00:17:05,991 I-- I've seen her once in the coffee shop 302 00:17:06,058 --> 00:17:07,626 and you were there for most of it. 303 00:17:07,693 --> 00:17:09,695 >> Nick: Which is why I know exactly what 304 00:17:09,762 --> 00:17:11,530 your intentions are. >> Cameron: Hey, you know what? 305 00:17:11,597 --> 00:17:14,933 It-- It's kind of sweet how protective you are of 306 00:17:15,000 --> 00:17:20,606 your ex-wife. A little sad because she no 307 00:17:20,672 --> 00:17:27,079 longer wants or loves you, but super sweet. 308 00:17:27,146 --> 00:17:30,349 >> Nick: You are going to stay away from Sharon and Faith 309 00:17:30,416 --> 00:17:33,786 and you will be gone by the morning. 310 00:17:33,852 --> 00:17:36,321 >> Cameron: Or what? >> Nick: You don't want 311 00:17:36,388 --> 00:17:37,389 to find out. 312 00:17:55,274 --> 00:17:57,509 >> Victoria: Well, I would like to continue this discussion, 313 00:17:57,576 --> 00:18:01,480 but I have a meeting. >> Nate: Oh, anything I should 314 00:18:01,547 --> 00:18:04,049 tag along for? >> Victoria: Unfortunately, no. 315 00:18:04,116 --> 00:18:06,785 It's personal, it's not business. 316 00:18:06,852 --> 00:18:08,620 >> Nate: And here I thought I was both. 317 00:18:08,687 --> 00:18:13,025 >> Victoria: Aw, you very much are. 318 00:18:13,091 --> 00:18:15,961 I won't be long, I promise. And feel free to use the office. 319 00:18:16,028 --> 00:18:18,530 Knowing that you're waiting for me here will give me 320 00:18:18,597 --> 00:18:21,400 an excellent reason to hurry back. 321 00:18:47,759 --> 00:18:51,163 >> Audra: Well, well. You don't seem to be wasting 322 00:18:51,230 --> 00:18:55,968 any time, are you? >> Nate: What do you 323 00:18:56,034 --> 00:18:59,004 want, Audra? >> Audra: Well, just to admire 324 00:18:59,071 --> 00:19:02,708 how you operate. The fact that you and Victoria 325 00:19:02,774 --> 00:19:06,411 ever get any work done is impressive. 326 00:19:09,481 --> 00:19:12,284 >> Daniel: I promise that my poor mood has nothing to do 327 00:19:12,351 --> 00:19:15,254 with your game. It will find its audience, I am not 328 00:19:15,320 --> 00:19:18,056 worried. I mean, I'm dealing with some other stuff and 329 00:19:18,123 --> 00:19:20,225 its personal, it's not professional. 330 00:19:20,292 --> 00:19:22,528 >> Chelsea: Of course. You're still grieving the 331 00:19:22,594 --> 00:19:25,364 loss of your mom. And here I am making it about 332 00:19:25,430 --> 00:19:28,433 myself. I'm so sorry for-- for projecting my insecurities 333 00:19:28,500 --> 00:19:31,470 onto you. >> Daniel: Don't apologize. 334 00:19:31,537 --> 00:19:33,906 Look, you just launched your baby out into the world. 335 00:19:33,972 --> 00:19:35,807 Of course you're gonna be feeling vulnerable. 336 00:19:35,874 --> 00:19:38,443 >> Chelsea: It's crazy, right? How a game can make you feel 337 00:19:38,510 --> 00:19:42,548 so protective? How things like user reports can make you feel 338 00:19:42,614 --> 00:19:45,484 so vulnerable and insecure? >> Daniel: Mm, I've seen 339 00:19:45,551 --> 00:19:47,386 the numbers from the soft launch. They're not 340 00:19:47,452 --> 00:19:50,455 through the roof. >> Chelsea: Yeah. That's 341 00:19:50,522 --> 00:19:53,191 putting it nicely. >> Daniel: Mm-hmm. But we are 342 00:19:53,258 --> 00:19:55,861 getting good word of mouth on social media. 343 00:19:55,928 --> 00:19:57,729 >> Chelsea: You are? >> Daniel: We are. 344 00:19:57,796 --> 00:20:00,065 Yeah, it's like our mental health consultant said, 345 00:20:00,132 --> 00:20:03,001 people, they are more willing to talk about their emotional 346 00:20:03,068 --> 00:20:06,538 struggles online, and it seems like they are seeking guidance 347 00:20:06,605 --> 00:20:09,341 outside of traditional avenues. We're poised to be that. 348 00:20:09,408 --> 00:20:12,077 >> Chelsea: How can you tell? >> Daniel: I was monitoring 349 00:20:12,144 --> 00:20:14,613 this discussion thread this morning and people were 350 00:20:14,680 --> 00:20:16,848 already pointing to your game as a positive tool for 351 00:20:16,915 --> 00:20:19,384 dealing with anxiety. >> Chelsea: Really? 352 00:20:19,451 --> 00:20:21,620 >> Daniel: Mm-hmm. >> Chelsea: Huh. 353 00:20:21,687 --> 00:20:24,189 Is it ironic that I've been too anxious to look? 354 00:20:24,256 --> 00:20:27,926 >> Daniel: I totally get that. Um, besides, you know, people 355 00:20:27,993 --> 00:20:34,666 online, they can be vicious, but take a look at this. 356 00:20:34,733 --> 00:20:37,135 >> Chelsea: "This game has helped me practice how I talk 357 00:20:37,202 --> 00:20:40,205 to my mom about how upset it makes me when she yells 358 00:20:40,272 --> 00:20:43,141 at me." Hm. >> Daniel: You know what 359 00:20:43,208 --> 00:20:45,243 that means? >> Chelsea: It means we're 360 00:20:45,310 --> 00:20:46,979 actually helping people. >> Daniel: We are actually 361 00:20:47,045 --> 00:20:48,981 helping people and that is worth a hell of a lot more 362 00:20:49,047 --> 00:20:49,715 than numbers. 363 00:20:53,185 --> 00:20:54,152 >> Billy: Hi. 364 00:20:54,219 --> 00:20:55,787 >> Victoria: Hi. Thanks for meeting me. 365 00:20:55,854 --> 00:20:58,423 >> Billy: Of course. You said this is about the kids. 366 00:20:58,490 --> 00:21:00,225 Is everybody okay? >> Victoria: Oh, yeah. 367 00:21:00,292 --> 00:21:02,628 Everybody's fine. Um, well, we were talking at 368 00:21:02,694 --> 00:21:04,663 breakfast and uh, the kids are both very excited 369 00:21:04,730 --> 00:21:06,765 about camp. >> Billy: Yeah. I'm trying 370 00:21:06,832 --> 00:21:09,101 not to take it personal that they can't wait to get away 371 00:21:09,167 --> 00:21:11,603 from us for a whole summer. >> Victoria: Well, you should 372 00:21:11,670 --> 00:21:15,607 brace yourself because Johnny brought up boarding school. 373 00:21:15,674 --> 00:21:17,676 >> Billy: And I hope you assured him that we don't 374 00:21:17,743 --> 00:21:19,878 plan on sending him this year. >> Victoria: Oh, no, 375 00:21:19,945 --> 00:21:22,814 not exactly. He wants to go. 376 00:21:22,881 --> 00:21:26,952 At first, I thought he was kidding, but uh, 377 00:21:27,019 --> 00:21:30,722 he's not, and then Katie got all excited about the idea, 378 00:21:30,789 --> 00:21:33,158 so I told them that I would talk to you about it. 379 00:21:33,225 --> 00:21:35,527 >> Billy: So, today's the day I find out that nobody actually 380 00:21:35,594 --> 00:21:37,729 needs me anymore. >> Victoria: What? 381 00:21:37,796 --> 00:21:39,898 Where's that coming from? >> Billy: Don't worry about it. 382 00:21:39,965 --> 00:21:42,100 Um, look, you know how I feel about boarding school. 383 00:21:42,167 --> 00:21:43,902 >> Victoria: Oh, yeah. You hate it. 384 00:21:43,969 --> 00:21:45,771 >> Billy: Yeah. My own personal experience 385 00:21:45,837 --> 00:21:48,040 wasn't exactly warm and fuzzy. >> Victoria: Well, this is 386 00:21:48,106 --> 00:21:50,676 about Johnny and Katie, Billy. It's not about you. 387 00:21:50,742 --> 00:21:54,413 >> Billy: You're right. You're right. And if this is 388 00:21:54,479 --> 00:21:59,117 what they want and we visit often, then I'm not gonna 389 00:21:59,184 --> 00:22:03,522 say no. >> Victoria: So, is that a yes? 390 00:22:03,588 --> 00:22:08,593 >> Billy: It's a reluctant one, but I guess this is, you know, 391 00:22:08,660 --> 00:22:11,029 good continuity from last year and it is a great place 392 00:22:11,096 --> 00:22:12,898 for both their passions. >> Victoria: Yes, yes. 393 00:22:12,964 --> 00:22:15,567 That is exactly how I feel. Johnny would be able to 394 00:22:15,634 --> 00:22:18,670 continue the coding classes that he loves and our daughter 395 00:22:18,737 --> 00:22:20,839 has straight As, so she can spend all of her free time 396 00:22:20,906 --> 00:22:22,574 horseback riding. >> Billy: And you've really 397 00:22:22,641 --> 00:22:24,643 thought about this. Where's all this enthusiasm 398 00:22:24,710 --> 00:22:26,378 coming from? >> Victoria: Well, it's what 399 00:22:26,445 --> 00:22:29,548 the kids want. >> Billy: You sure this 400 00:22:29,614 --> 00:22:31,817 doesn't have anything to do with your budding relationship 401 00:22:31,883 --> 00:22:32,350 with Nate? 402 00:22:42,728 --> 00:22:44,362 >> Announcer: The Young and the Restless will continue. 403 00:23:03,181 --> 00:23:04,149 ♪♪♪ >> Victoria: I hope that 404 00:23:04,216 --> 00:23:07,919 you're not implying that I wanna ship the kids off 405 00:23:07,986 --> 00:23:09,521 because it would give me more time to date 406 00:23:09,588 --> 00:23:13,391 because you are way too smart to say something so 407 00:23:13,458 --> 00:23:16,128 stupid, Billy. >> Billy: That's never stopped 408 00:23:16,194 --> 00:23:20,031 me before. But you're right, 409 00:23:20,098 --> 00:23:24,169 it's none of my business. >> Victoria: Was that supposed 410 00:23:24,236 --> 00:23:27,839 to be an apology? >> Billy: Vic, I know that you 411 00:23:27,906 --> 00:23:31,777 would never put some guy above our kids and I'm sorry, 412 00:23:31,843 --> 00:23:35,881 that was a jerk thing to say. >> Victoria: Yes, it was. 413 00:23:35,947 --> 00:23:40,585 Where did that come from? >> Billy: I don't know. 414 00:23:40,652 --> 00:23:43,088 [ Billy chuckling ] You know, earlier today, 415 00:23:43,155 --> 00:23:45,824 I got chastised for doing something that I thought was 416 00:23:45,891 --> 00:23:49,327 the right thing to do and now, I'm taking it out 417 00:23:49,394 --> 00:23:54,533 on you. >> Victoria: Me seeing Nate 418 00:23:54,599 --> 00:23:57,369 isn't gonna be a problem for us, right? 419 00:23:57,435 --> 00:23:59,971 Because I'm not sending the kids away, I'm just 420 00:24:00,038 --> 00:24:03,308 letting them go. Those are two very different 421 00:24:03,375 --> 00:24:06,845 things. You know, I-- I wanna give them the best 422 00:24:06,912 --> 00:24:09,581 and if that includes some new school adventure, 423 00:24:09,648 --> 00:24:12,317 even though it breaks my heart because I'm not gonna see them 424 00:24:12,384 --> 00:24:16,521 every day, I wanna give them that. 425 00:24:16,588 --> 00:24:19,591 >> Billy: No, you're right. And it is gonna be hard, 426 00:24:19,658 --> 00:24:23,595 but it's the right thing to do for them. 427 00:24:23,662 --> 00:24:26,498 >> Victoria: And where did this come from? That nobody 428 00:24:26,565 --> 00:24:29,968 needs you anymore? I mean, the kids need 429 00:24:30,035 --> 00:24:34,439 both of us, just in different ways. 430 00:24:34,506 --> 00:24:36,641 >> Billy: Now, I feel really bad because you're being so 431 00:24:36,708 --> 00:24:41,947 nice and I was an ass. >> Victoria: Look, holding on 432 00:24:42,013 --> 00:24:44,516 to the kids just because it makes us feel better to have 433 00:24:44,583 --> 00:24:47,018 them around isn't gonna do them any good. 434 00:24:47,085 --> 00:24:50,789 We have to give them space, and then, we're their safety 435 00:24:50,856 --> 00:24:52,090 net if they ever need us. 436 00:24:55,360 --> 00:24:57,762 >> Daniel: Chelsea, this game, 437 00:24:57,829 --> 00:25:02,834 it was never about zombies or unicorns. It's about 438 00:25:02,901 --> 00:25:06,771 finding real solutions to human problems. 439 00:25:06,838 --> 00:25:09,374 That means seeing things from a new perspective. 440 00:25:09,441 --> 00:25:13,144 You know, real change? It's hard. 441 00:25:13,211 --> 00:25:15,647 You have to trust, you have to commit, it takes time 442 00:25:15,714 --> 00:25:18,550 and it can be scary. >> Chelsea: I can attest 443 00:25:18,617 --> 00:25:20,118 to that. >> Daniel: Yeah. 444 00:25:20,185 --> 00:25:22,420 You're a living, breathing example. I mean, you've taken 445 00:25:22,487 --> 00:25:24,689 all your pain and all your struggles and you've turned 446 00:25:24,756 --> 00:25:28,460 it into something positive. OmegaSphere. 447 00:25:28,526 --> 00:25:33,331 [ Chelsea laughing ] >> Chelsea: OmegaSphere. 448 00:25:33,398 --> 00:25:35,433 >> Daniel: I hope you're proud of what you've accomplished. 449 00:25:35,500 --> 00:25:38,503 >> Chelsea: Well, I'm getting there, thanks to you. 450 00:25:38,570 --> 00:25:40,805 I mean, you should be proud too, you know. You took 451 00:25:40,872 --> 00:25:43,375 a chance on me when not many people would have. 452 00:25:43,441 --> 00:25:46,344 You're a good guy who wants to do good things. 453 00:25:49,814 --> 00:25:52,651 >> Nick: Your security team's tip was right. Cameron was 454 00:25:52,717 --> 00:25:56,621 at the Athletic Club. He needs to be watched 24/7. 455 00:25:56,688 --> 00:25:58,924 >> Victor: How did you know that? 456 00:25:58,990 --> 00:26:01,326 >> Nick: I went and, uh, confronted him there. 457 00:26:01,393 --> 00:26:03,328 >> Nikki: Oh, my God. This is exactly what I was 458 00:26:03,395 --> 00:26:05,463 worried about. >> Victor: Did you touch him? 459 00:26:05,530 --> 00:26:08,133 >> Nick: No, sir. Not a hair on his head. 460 00:26:08,199 --> 00:26:10,101 >> Victor: There, you see. >> Nikki: Oh, my God. 461 00:26:10,168 --> 00:26:13,905 Your knuckles. >> Nick: The wall wasn't 462 00:26:13,972 --> 00:26:18,610 so lucky. >> Victor: Right cross? 463 00:26:18,677 --> 00:26:21,446 Uh-huh. Well then, he got lucky. 464 00:26:21,513 --> 00:26:23,315 >> Nick: I'm sure I got his attention. 465 00:26:23,381 --> 00:26:25,150 >> Nikki: Yeah, and maybe a broken hand. 466 00:26:25,216 --> 00:26:28,920 >> Nick: I'm fine, Mom. [ phone ringing ] 467 00:26:28,987 --> 00:26:31,156 >> Nikki: It's the office. I have to take this. 468 00:26:31,222 --> 00:26:33,625 Please promise me you won't do anything rash until 469 00:26:33,692 --> 00:26:35,460 I deal with this. >> Victor: Okay, there, 470 00:26:35,527 --> 00:26:42,200 sweetheart. >> Nick: What happened 471 00:26:42,267 --> 00:26:44,269 to that security guard who had his uniform stolen? 472 00:26:44,336 --> 00:26:47,238 >> Victor: That loser? Stuffed in a closet. 473 00:26:47,305 --> 00:26:50,942 Stripped down to his underwear, for heaven's sake. 474 00:26:51,009 --> 00:26:54,446 I fired his ass. >> Nick: Good. 475 00:26:54,512 --> 00:26:59,751 [ phone chiming ] >> Victor: Oh. 476 00:26:59,818 --> 00:27:02,821 I spoke with Nate Hastings about having a drink with him. 477 00:27:02,887 --> 00:27:06,858 Um... okay. 478 00:27:06,925 --> 00:27:10,261 >> Nick: So, our family is dealing with a stalker, 479 00:27:10,328 --> 00:27:14,966 but you have time to go and socialize with an opportunist? 480 00:27:15,033 --> 00:27:18,336 >> Victor: You're saying that whilst being involved 481 00:27:18,403 --> 00:27:23,041 with an opportunist? >> Nick: What does that mean? 482 00:27:23,108 --> 00:27:27,145 >> Victor: Sally Spectra is a noose drawn around your neck. 483 00:27:27,212 --> 00:27:30,348 Don't you see it? Especially now that she's 484 00:27:30,415 --> 00:27:33,852 pregnant with your brother's child. 485 00:27:33,918 --> 00:27:36,054 >> Nick: You have no idea what you're talking about, 486 00:27:36,121 --> 00:27:38,590 all right? Cameron's a threat to our family right now, 487 00:27:38,656 --> 00:27:41,359 but you're wasting time taking shots at the mother of 488 00:27:41,426 --> 00:27:43,128 your next grandkid. >> Victor: And Cameron Kirsten 489 00:27:43,194 --> 00:27:45,597 will be dealt with. Sally Spectra, from now on, 490 00:27:45,663 --> 00:27:47,332 will be part of our lives. 491 00:27:55,206 --> 00:27:59,511 [ Daniel sighing ] >> Lily: Hi. 492 00:27:59,577 --> 00:28:03,148 Oh, wow. >> Daniel: Do you have any 493 00:28:03,214 --> 00:28:07,285 idea how much I appreciate you? >> Lily: I mean, that hug 494 00:28:07,352 --> 00:28:10,321 gave me an idea, but I feel like something else 495 00:28:10,388 --> 00:28:14,692 is going on. >> Daniel: I met with Chelsea, 496 00:28:14,759 --> 00:28:16,995 talked about the early response to her game. 497 00:28:17,062 --> 00:28:19,197 >> Lily: Oh, God. I know. I meant to call her and tell 498 00:28:19,264 --> 00:28:21,399 her not to look at downloads or active player numbers 499 00:28:21,466 --> 00:28:24,869 and just focus on the good the game is doing. 500 00:28:24,936 --> 00:28:27,172 >> Daniel: I told her the same thing, but I bet she 501 00:28:27,238 --> 00:28:28,606 would appreciate hearing it from you too. 502 00:28:28,673 --> 00:28:32,210 >> Lily: Yeah. I'll call her, for sure, but hey, 503 00:28:32,277 --> 00:28:34,979 what is going on with Phyllis and Summer and why have you 504 00:28:35,046 --> 00:28:38,750 been keeping it from me? [ Daniel sighing ] 505 00:28:38,817 --> 00:28:41,119 >> Daniel: As much as I want to be completely honest with 506 00:28:41,186 --> 00:28:43,955 you, telling you compromises both of us, so if you don't 507 00:28:44,022 --> 00:28:46,791 want anything to do with it, I'll just keep it to myself. 508 00:28:46,858 --> 00:28:53,832 >> Lily: Hey, whatever it is, it's okay. You can tell me. 509 00:28:53,898 --> 00:28:56,768 >> Daniel: My mother is hiding out at a room at the 510 00:28:56,835 --> 00:28:59,604 Athletic Club. Cops could be at her door 511 00:28:59,671 --> 00:29:00,405 at any second. 512 00:29:03,641 --> 00:29:04,776 >> Chelsea: Okay, well, it's 513 00:29:04,843 --> 00:29:06,444 definitely not what I wanted to hear, but thank you for 514 00:29:06,511 --> 00:29:09,114 letting me know. Bye. 515 00:29:09,180 --> 00:29:11,316 >> Billy: What happened? [ Chelsea sighing ] 516 00:29:11,382 --> 00:29:13,618 >> Chelsea: That was Connor's teacher. 517 00:29:13,685 --> 00:29:16,855 He, apparently, is not raising his hand in class and he's 518 00:29:16,921 --> 00:29:19,924 keeping to himself during free time. She thinks he's 519 00:29:19,991 --> 00:29:21,926 shutting down. >> Billy: Mm. 520 00:29:21,993 --> 00:29:23,962 >> Chelsea: I thought he was pulling himself out of this 521 00:29:24,028 --> 00:29:26,297 mood. Apparently, it's just gotten worse. 522 00:29:26,364 --> 00:29:30,068 >> Billy: Well, I'm dying to figure out a way to fix this, 523 00:29:30,135 --> 00:29:33,638 or at least, distract you from being worried, but I won't. 524 00:29:33,705 --> 00:29:36,674 >> Chelsea: Thank you. >> Billy: Instead, I will ask 525 00:29:36,741 --> 00:29:40,512 you, do you need advice? Reassurance? Or just someone 526 00:29:40,578 --> 00:29:42,480 to vent to? 527 00:29:47,519 --> 00:29:49,220 >> Chelsea: You have given me enough reassurance just by 528 00:29:49,287 --> 00:29:52,857 making it clear you trust me to handle this on my own. 529 00:29:52,924 --> 00:29:55,226 >> Billy: I'm learning. It's an imperfect process. 530 00:29:55,293 --> 00:29:58,429 >> Chelsea: Right? We're doing our best. 531 00:29:58,496 --> 00:30:00,598 It's all we can do. So, I think I'm just gonna 532 00:30:00,665 --> 00:30:02,867 talk to Connor tonight and try to get through to him and 533 00:30:02,934 --> 00:30:04,869 maybe some ice cream will help. >> Billy: Now that is 534 00:30:04,936 --> 00:30:07,205 a good idea. >> Chelsea: Uh-huh. 535 00:30:07,272 --> 00:30:11,843 One step at a time, right? One day at a time. 536 00:30:11,910 --> 00:30:14,512 Thank you for helping. >> Billy: I don't feel like 537 00:30:14,579 --> 00:30:17,715 I did anything. >> Chelsea: You listened. 538 00:30:17,782 --> 00:30:21,119 And now, let me return the favor. 539 00:30:21,186 --> 00:30:22,754 What can I do for you? 540 00:30:27,325 --> 00:30:30,228 >> Nate: You might want to work on your discretion. 541 00:30:30,295 --> 00:30:32,130 You shouldn't talk about your bosses at the office 542 00:30:32,197 --> 00:30:35,333 like that. >> Audra: Uh, you and I have 543 00:30:35,400 --> 00:30:38,937 an agreement. I didn't think I needed to pretend like 544 00:30:39,003 --> 00:30:42,740 I don't know what's going on. >> Nate: You don't, with me, 545 00:30:42,807 --> 00:30:45,143 but you might want to back off with being so blatant 546 00:30:45,210 --> 00:30:47,612 with Victoria. >> Audra: Well, I think she 547 00:30:47,679 --> 00:30:51,716 enjoys a sparring partner. If she respects me as someone 548 00:30:51,783 --> 00:30:54,652 who will speak her mind, I'll be well positioned to 549 00:30:54,719 --> 00:30:58,690 take over when she promotes you. [ Nate chuckling ] 550 00:30:58,756 --> 00:31:00,825 >> Nate: I appreciate your positive thinking about 551 00:31:00,892 --> 00:31:03,361 my ascendance, as well as your own. 552 00:31:03,428 --> 00:31:08,299 >> Audra: Like I said, we're in this together. 553 00:31:08,366 --> 00:31:11,236 >> Nate: By the way, I used the information you shared 554 00:31:11,302 --> 00:31:14,539 about the tech team's video production capabilities to 555 00:31:14,606 --> 00:31:18,676 impress Victoria with an idea I had for Newman's real 556 00:31:18,743 --> 00:31:21,145 estate division. >> Audra: Clever. 557 00:31:21,212 --> 00:31:24,749 Making Newman Media useful to Newman Enterprises. 558 00:31:24,816 --> 00:31:27,151 Oh, and I looked at those upcoming negotiations with 559 00:31:27,218 --> 00:31:30,021 our ad buyer you-- you mentioned and I was 560 00:31:30,088 --> 00:31:33,725 able to work some magic. >> Nate: So, our mutual aid 561 00:31:33,791 --> 00:31:36,494 club is working. >> Audra: Which is why I wanna 562 00:31:36,561 --> 00:31:39,297 get back to what I walked in on earlier: 563 00:31:39,364 --> 00:31:43,701 Victor's drink invitation. He's on to you. 564 00:31:43,768 --> 00:31:47,605 >> Nate: We're not concerned. >> Audra: Well, he may not 565 00:31:47,672 --> 00:31:51,843 mind your relationship, but you don't want him thinking 566 00:31:51,909 --> 00:31:54,979 that, you know, you are slacking on the job and 567 00:31:55,046 --> 00:31:57,248 encouraging Victoria to do the same. 568 00:31:57,315 --> 00:31:59,951 >> Nate: Victor doesn't strike me as a clock watcher. 569 00:32:00,018 --> 00:32:03,554 He's a man about results, not hours behind a desk. 570 00:32:03,621 --> 00:32:07,558 >> Audra: Hm. If you say so. >> Nate: Now, Nick Newman, 571 00:32:07,625 --> 00:32:09,761 on the other hand... >> Audra: Yeah, he could 572 00:32:09,827 --> 00:32:13,364 definitely be an issue. You know, it's clear he 573 00:32:13,431 --> 00:32:17,368 considers you a threat and that is not a man who will back 574 00:32:17,435 --> 00:32:18,336 off easily. 575 00:32:19,671 --> 00:32:20,738 >> Nick: What is your real 576 00:32:20,805 --> 00:32:23,374 issue with Sally? Because Dad, this goes far beyond the 577 00:32:23,441 --> 00:32:26,210 protective father thing. >> Victor: It's very simple. 578 00:32:26,277 --> 00:32:29,814 You're wasting your time and energy. You have other 579 00:32:29,881 --> 00:32:33,985 things to worry about. >> Nick: Dad, you are the one 580 00:32:34,052 --> 00:32:37,322 who is fixated on this pregnant woman who has done nothing 581 00:32:37,388 --> 00:32:39,724 to you. You need to be focused on the threat that 582 00:32:39,791 --> 00:32:42,160 Cameron poses. >> Victor: And I am, and I will 583 00:32:42,226 --> 00:32:46,164 deal with that bastard, but you forget about 584 00:32:46,230 --> 00:32:49,267 Sally Spectra. You start paying attention to Sharon 585 00:32:49,334 --> 00:32:51,269 and Faith, who really need you. 586 00:32:58,343 --> 00:33:01,012 >> Billy: What makes you think that I need something? 587 00:33:01,079 --> 00:33:05,650 >> Chelsea: I can see the concern in your eyes. 588 00:33:05,717 --> 00:33:08,853 >> Billy: I guess I'm a little knocked off my game. 589 00:33:08,920 --> 00:33:10,855 You know, it's-- it's bad enough that the kids are 590 00:33:10,922 --> 00:33:14,592 gonna be gone at summer camp all-- all summer, but... 591 00:33:14,659 --> 00:33:19,130 now Victoria told me that the kids want to go to 592 00:33:19,197 --> 00:33:25,303 boarding school next fall and I'm sad and I'm confused 593 00:33:25,370 --> 00:33:29,874 because they don't need me in the same way anymore. 594 00:33:29,941 --> 00:33:36,180 >> Chelsea: Billy, that is hard. I'm sorry. 595 00:33:36,247 --> 00:33:38,916 And I wish I could fix it for you, but-- 596 00:33:38,983 --> 00:33:41,886 >> Billy: But you won't. >> Chelsea: No, but I will 597 00:33:41,953 --> 00:33:43,988 ask you a question that a very wise friend recently 598 00:33:44,055 --> 00:33:47,191 asked me. Do you want advice? 599 00:33:47,258 --> 00:33:51,295 Reassurance? Or just to vent? >> Billy: Definitely 600 00:33:51,362 --> 00:33:55,032 the last two, with a double scoop of 601 00:33:55,099 --> 00:33:58,136 chocolate chip mint ice cream. >> Chelsea: Oh, my treat. 602 00:33:58,202 --> 00:34:01,572 >> Billy: Mm. >> Chelsea: Let's go talk. 603 00:34:08,346 --> 00:34:11,349 >> Victoria: Oh, hi. I'm glad you're still here. 604 00:34:11,416 --> 00:34:15,720 >> Nate: Then, why do you sound on edge? 605 00:34:15,787 --> 00:34:17,822 [ Victoria sighing ] >> Victoria: Well, my meeting 606 00:34:17,889 --> 00:34:22,794 was with Billy and, um, we almost got into an argument. 607 00:34:22,860 --> 00:34:27,098 Well, we worked it out, but he made a jab that 608 00:34:27,165 --> 00:34:31,469 kinda got under my skin. >> Nate: Why do I suspect 609 00:34:31,536 --> 00:34:35,573 it was about me? >> Victoria: Well, it wasn't 610 00:34:35,640 --> 00:34:40,678 about you, specifically. It was more the idea of us. 611 00:34:40,745 --> 00:34:43,281 I think that what we have is confusing to people. 612 00:34:43,347 --> 00:34:46,984 They can't categorize it, so they-- 613 00:34:47,051 --> 00:34:51,289 they don't understand it. >> Nate: They're not wrong. 614 00:34:51,355 --> 00:34:54,091 >> Victoria: What do you mean by that? 615 00:34:54,158 --> 00:34:58,830 >> Nate: To some, it might look like we're just colleagues 616 00:34:58,896 --> 00:35:02,066 with benefits. >> Victoria: I consider you 617 00:35:02,133 --> 00:35:05,269 much more than that. >> Nate: So, maybe we 618 00:35:05,336 --> 00:35:10,041 make it official. How about I take you on a date? 619 00:35:10,107 --> 00:35:13,177 And not another one of our working meetings. 620 00:35:13,244 --> 00:35:19,250 >> Victoria: Are you serious? Like, cocktails and dinner? 621 00:35:19,317 --> 00:35:24,021 >> Nate: Maybe even dessert and dancing. 622 00:35:24,088 --> 00:35:26,557 >> Victoria: All right. You're on. 623 00:35:29,160 --> 00:35:31,462 >> Nick: You know, you just don't understand 624 00:35:31,529 --> 00:35:34,966 my relationship with Sally. That's fine. Just keep it 625 00:35:35,032 --> 00:35:37,568 to yourself, all right? I've had it up to here 626 00:35:37,635 --> 00:35:39,670 with your judgment. >> Victor: Really? 627 00:35:39,737 --> 00:35:47,311 >> Nick: Yes, sir. Excuse me. I've got a lot to do. 628 00:35:47,378 --> 00:35:49,680 >> Nikki: What happened? >> Victor: Hi, sweetheart. 629 00:35:49,747 --> 00:35:55,353 Um... to put it simply, 630 00:35:55,419 --> 00:36:00,725 our son is... spread too thin. 631 00:36:00,791 --> 00:36:03,394 He has a lot of things to deal with. 632 00:36:03,461 --> 00:36:06,330 >> Nikki: Well, we both agree on that. 633 00:36:06,397 --> 00:36:09,534 I just don't want his temper to get him into trouble. 634 00:36:14,605 --> 00:36:17,508 >> Cameron: Jimmy, hey. Got a job for you. 635 00:36:17,575 --> 00:36:20,444 This one's gonna require a face-to-face. 636 00:36:20,511 --> 00:36:23,781 Bring your right hook, you're gonna need it. 637 00:36:27,351 --> 00:36:30,354 [ Cameron breathing deeply ] 638 00:36:55,846 --> 00:36:57,982 Join us again for "The Young and the Restless."