1 00:00:10,343 --> 00:00:12,579 >> Sharon: Faith, could you bring these setups 2 00:00:12,645 --> 00:00:14,013 to the patio for me? 3 00:00:14,080 --> 00:00:15,281 >> Faith: Got it. 4 00:00:29,763 --> 00:00:31,097 Mom, Dad! 5 00:00:31,164 --> 00:00:34,334 Don't come any closer, it's a trap! 6 00:00:34,401 --> 00:00:35,735 >> Cameron: Surprise. 7 00:00:35,802 --> 00:00:39,406 >> Sharon: Faith. You okay? 8 00:00:39,472 --> 00:00:41,241 >> Faith: Yeah. 9 00:00:41,307 --> 00:00:45,879 Yeah. I-- I just had a moment. 10 00:00:45,945 --> 00:00:49,682 >> Sharon: In the sewer with Cameron? 11 00:00:49,749 --> 00:00:54,354 I think, um, we can expect some more of those for a while. 12 00:00:54,421 --> 00:00:56,990 They won't just magically go away, 13 00:00:57,056 --> 00:00:59,759 but this is how we start. 14 00:00:59,826 --> 00:01:04,063 One day at a time, or one hour, if that's what it takes us 15 00:01:04,130 --> 00:01:05,532 to get through. 16 00:01:05,598 --> 00:01:07,700 And talking about it. 17 00:01:07,767 --> 00:01:10,737 Don't keep those feelings, the anger, the fear, bottled up. 18 00:01:10,804 --> 00:01:13,239 You talk to me or your dad or someone you trust about it, 19 00:01:13,306 --> 00:01:14,908 okay? 20 00:01:14,974 --> 00:01:15,775 >> Faith: I will. 21 00:01:15,842 --> 00:01:18,244 But you have to promise as well. 22 00:01:18,311 --> 00:01:19,646 >> Sharon: Oh, me? 23 00:01:19,712 --> 00:01:20,980 I never stop talking. 24 00:01:21,047 --> 00:01:22,982 Everyone around here knows that. 25 00:01:23,049 --> 00:01:25,852 [ Sharon chuckling ] [ knocking on door ] 26 00:01:25,919 --> 00:01:26,986 >> Chance: Hey, ladies. 27 00:01:27,053 --> 00:01:29,255 >> Sharon: Hey, Detective. 28 00:01:29,322 --> 00:01:30,523 This is a surprise. 29 00:01:30,590 --> 00:01:32,559 >> Chance: Yeah, I was gonna say the same. 30 00:01:32,625 --> 00:01:34,427 I went by the ranch to check on you two 31 00:01:34,494 --> 00:01:35,662 and they said you were here. 32 00:01:35,728 --> 00:01:38,998 I figured after yesterday, you'd at least take one day off. 33 00:01:39,065 --> 00:01:40,967 >> Sharon: Well, we talked about it, 34 00:01:41,034 --> 00:01:44,838 but we decided it was best to stay busy. 35 00:01:44,904 --> 00:01:46,372 >> Faith: As opposed to sitting at home 36 00:01:46,439 --> 00:01:49,909 and thinking about that maniac Cameron almost blowing us up. 37 00:01:49,976 --> 00:01:52,946 Which didn't happen, thanks to you. 38 00:01:53,012 --> 00:01:54,380 The other best thing that we could do 39 00:01:54,447 --> 00:01:56,015 is get you some coffee and a couple 40 00:01:56,082 --> 00:01:58,418 of those butterscotch scones that you love, on the house. 41 00:01:58,485 --> 00:02:00,553 >> Chance: Oh, come on, that's not necessary. 42 00:02:00,620 --> 00:02:01,921 >> Faith: You saved our lives. 43 00:02:01,988 --> 00:02:07,760 Scones are definitely necessary. 44 00:02:07,827 --> 00:02:09,863 >> Chance: How's she really doing? 45 00:02:09,929 --> 00:02:13,399 >> Sharon: Um, she's trying really hard. 46 00:02:13,466 --> 00:02:15,568 >> Chance: What about you? 47 00:02:15,635 --> 00:02:17,170 Tell me how you're really doing. 48 00:02:47,867 --> 00:03:02,749 ♪♪♪ 49 00:03:02,815 --> 00:03:18,598 ♪♪♪ 50 00:03:20,266 --> 00:03:21,167 >> Nikki: Good morning. 51 00:03:21,234 --> 00:03:22,535 >> Victoria: Oh, good morning. 52 00:03:22,602 --> 00:03:23,836 Um, I'm glad you're here. 53 00:03:23,903 --> 00:03:25,705 I wanted to discuss the LaMarca partnership 54 00:03:25,772 --> 00:03:29,175 if you're up for it. 55 00:03:29,242 --> 00:03:30,743 Oh. 56 00:03:30,810 --> 00:03:32,045 >> Nikki: Yes, of course I am. 57 00:03:32,111 --> 00:03:32,912 I'm sorry. 58 00:03:32,979 --> 00:03:34,347 I-- I just need a hug. 59 00:03:34,414 --> 00:03:35,848 Thank you. 60 00:03:35,915 --> 00:03:37,550 After everything our family's been through, 61 00:03:37,617 --> 00:03:41,321 I'm not going to take anything or anyone for granted. 62 00:03:41,387 --> 00:03:45,158 >> Victoria: I'm just glad that everyone's okay. 63 00:03:45,224 --> 00:03:47,660 Thank you for letting me know. 64 00:03:47,727 --> 00:03:49,662 >> Nikki: They're still so shaken. 65 00:03:49,729 --> 00:03:50,763 >> Victoria: Yeah. 66 00:03:50,830 --> 00:03:53,600 >> Nikki: Do you know that that animal demanded that 67 00:03:53,666 --> 00:03:57,103 Nicholas choose between Sharon's life and Faith's? 68 00:03:57,170 --> 00:03:58,738 >> Victoria: Oh, my gosh, that must have been 69 00:03:58,805 --> 00:04:00,173 so terrifying. 70 00:04:00,239 --> 00:04:02,942 This is gonna take some time for them to get past. 71 00:04:03,009 --> 00:04:05,311 That's yet another reason why Nick has earned 72 00:04:05,378 --> 00:04:07,714 a well-deserved break, I think. 73 00:04:07,780 --> 00:04:09,048 >> Nikki: What? 74 00:04:09,115 --> 00:04:11,918 Are you still pushing for that? 75 00:04:11,985 --> 00:04:13,786 Even now? 76 00:04:13,853 --> 00:04:16,456 >> Victoria: I think that it's even more imperative 77 00:04:16,522 --> 00:04:19,292 given the trauma that he's been through. 78 00:04:19,359 --> 00:04:21,194 I'm hoping that you'll support me. 79 00:04:21,260 --> 00:04:23,630 I would like for you to join me when I talk to Nicholas 80 00:04:23,696 --> 00:04:25,932 about taking a leave of absence. 81 00:04:25,999 --> 00:04:28,735 >> Nikki: Victoria, the last thing your brother 82 00:04:28,801 --> 00:04:30,937 needs in his life is more upheaval. 83 00:04:31,004 --> 00:04:32,839 >> Victoria: It's so that he can recover 84 00:04:32,905 --> 00:04:33,740 from what happened with Cameron. 85 00:04:33,806 --> 00:04:35,642 It's no-- It's not compounded. 86 00:04:35,708 --> 00:04:37,477 >> Nikki: Oh. 87 00:04:37,543 --> 00:04:40,146 You don't know. 88 00:04:40,213 --> 00:04:44,317 This isn't just about Cameron Kirsten. 89 00:04:44,384 --> 00:04:46,252 Sally lost the baby. 90 00:05:00,166 --> 00:05:01,901 >> Nick: Sally, you awake? 91 00:05:06,239 --> 00:05:07,540 I brought you something. 92 00:05:07,607 --> 00:05:11,044 Thought it might be a little early for hot sauce. 93 00:05:11,110 --> 00:05:14,113 It's a blueberry muffin. 94 00:05:14,180 --> 00:05:16,916 >> Sally: Thank you. 95 00:05:16,983 --> 00:05:20,887 >> Nick: Can I sit with you for a while? 96 00:05:20,953 --> 00:05:23,890 >> Sally: [ sighing ] Yeah. 97 00:05:23,956 --> 00:05:32,632 [ Nick sighing ] >> Nick: Can I do anything? 98 00:05:32,699 --> 00:05:35,468 >> Sally: He showed up this morning. 99 00:05:35,535 --> 00:05:38,137 I pretended I was asleep. 100 00:05:38,204 --> 00:05:43,309 Just made me sick knowing he was in my room. 101 00:05:43,376 --> 00:05:50,416 How dare he think that anything has changed? 102 00:05:50,483 --> 00:05:51,217 >> Nick: Sally... 103 00:05:51,284 --> 00:05:54,220 >> Sally: No, Adam let our baby die. 104 00:05:54,287 --> 00:05:58,491 And he wants forgiveness. 105 00:05:58,558 --> 00:06:05,932 [ Nick sighing ] >> Sally: What? 106 00:06:05,998 --> 00:06:09,736 >> Nick: Adam lost his child, too. 107 00:06:15,808 --> 00:06:18,411 >> Victoria: My heart goes out to Sally and Adam 108 00:06:18,478 --> 00:06:23,583 and Nicholas. It's just-- Losing a child is devastating. 109 00:06:23,649 --> 00:06:26,953 [ Victoria sighing ] But as strong as Nicholas is, 110 00:06:27,019 --> 00:06:28,888 I think he's gonna need to step back 111 00:06:28,955 --> 00:06:32,725 from his duties at Newman, take some time to recover. 112 00:06:32,792 --> 00:06:37,163 He's gotta spend some time with his family and with Sally. 113 00:06:37,230 --> 00:06:38,698 >> Nikki: Are you suggesting this 114 00:06:38,765 --> 00:06:40,733 out of sisterly concern? 115 00:06:40,800 --> 00:06:43,035 >> Victoria: Of course I am. 116 00:06:43,102 --> 00:06:46,205 Just as you were concerned about me as a mother 117 00:06:46,272 --> 00:06:49,142 after what happened with Ashland. 118 00:06:49,208 --> 00:06:50,243 >> Nikki: Okay. 119 00:06:50,309 --> 00:06:52,912 For the record, you refused to take 120 00:06:52,979 --> 00:06:55,381 even one minute off. 121 00:06:55,448 --> 00:06:57,550 You said that work was the best remedy. 122 00:06:57,617 --> 00:07:00,920 Now, Nicholas may feel the same way. 123 00:07:00,987 --> 00:07:03,990 If he needs a vacation, by all means, he should take 124 00:07:04,056 --> 00:07:06,225 all the time that he needs. 125 00:07:06,292 --> 00:07:11,998 But it should be his choice, Victoria. 126 00:07:12,064 --> 00:07:13,933 >> Sally: Are you seriously defending your brother 127 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:16,402 and justifying his decision? 128 00:07:16,469 --> 00:07:21,474 Adam lost a child because he chose to let her die. 129 00:07:21,541 --> 00:07:23,943 >> Nick: He was thrust into an impossible situation, 130 00:07:24,010 --> 00:07:25,077 Sally. 131 00:07:25,144 --> 00:07:26,979 And, unfortunately, this morning I understand 132 00:07:27,046 --> 00:07:29,582 what that feels like a little bit better. 133 00:07:29,649 --> 00:07:32,718 >> Sally: What do you mean? 134 00:07:32,785 --> 00:07:35,621 >> Nick: I was faced with the same situation. 135 00:07:35,688 --> 00:07:36,355 >> Sally: What? 136 00:07:36,422 --> 00:07:37,323 >> Nick: Faith or Sharon. 137 00:07:37,390 --> 00:07:38,858 >> Sally: Wh-- what? 138 00:07:38,925 --> 00:07:42,695 >> Nick: Yeah, Cameron had strapped some explosives 139 00:07:42,762 --> 00:07:46,532 to Faith and at the same time was threatening to stab Sharon. 140 00:07:46,599 --> 00:07:49,202 >> Sally: Oh, my God. 141 00:07:49,268 --> 00:07:50,670 Are they okay? 142 00:07:50,736 --> 00:07:52,104 >> Nick: They're fine. 143 00:07:52,171 --> 00:07:55,441 But when Cameron forced me to decide 144 00:07:55,508 --> 00:07:58,578 who lives and who dies, in that moment, that awful, 145 00:07:58,644 --> 00:08:02,114 soul-crushing moment, I couldn't give an answer. 146 00:08:02,181 --> 00:08:04,984 An answer that I could live with. 147 00:08:05,051 --> 00:08:07,153 >> Sally: What happened? 148 00:08:07,220 --> 00:08:10,523 >> Nick: We had given Sharon a, uh-- a knife, 149 00:08:10,590 --> 00:08:14,360 and she was able to kill Cameron. 150 00:08:14,427 --> 00:08:18,764 >> Sally: I'm so sorry. 151 00:08:18,831 --> 00:08:22,602 >> Nick: I'm just grateful everyone's okay. 152 00:08:22,668 --> 00:08:24,871 I'm grateful that I didn't have to decide 153 00:08:24,937 --> 00:08:27,874 who lives and who dies. 154 00:08:27,940 --> 00:08:31,110 Sally, Adam... 155 00:08:31,177 --> 00:08:33,980 he wasn't spared that. 156 00:08:34,046 --> 00:08:38,451 He faced the same black hole I did. 157 00:08:38,517 --> 00:08:42,288 I can't fault his decision. 158 00:08:42,355 --> 00:08:45,224 >> Sally: It's just not entirely the same, Nick. 159 00:08:45,291 --> 00:08:47,093 My little girl never even got a chance 160 00:08:47,159 --> 00:08:51,797 to take her first breath. 161 00:08:51,864 --> 00:08:56,702 She deserved that and Adam took that from her. 162 00:08:56,769 --> 00:09:02,008 >> Sharon: Well, I'm not up for a big night on the town, 163 00:09:02,074 --> 00:09:05,544 but I'm doing okay. 164 00:09:05,611 --> 00:09:08,648 I'm mostly grateful that things didn't turn out 165 00:09:08,714 --> 00:09:11,017 any worse than they were. 166 00:09:11,083 --> 00:09:15,087 Um, it's a little unnerving that I took a life, 167 00:09:15,154 --> 00:09:17,657 but I know that I made the right decision. 168 00:09:17,723 --> 00:09:19,191 >> Chance: Well, if it's any comfort, 169 00:09:19,258 --> 00:09:21,560 I saw the look in the guy's eyes and he was not gonna 170 00:09:21,627 --> 00:09:22,762 surrender. 171 00:09:22,828 --> 00:09:25,164 I mean, he had no intentions of walking out of there alive, 172 00:09:25,231 --> 00:09:26,799 and I think he was willing to take 173 00:09:26,866 --> 00:09:28,968 whoever he could with him. 174 00:09:29,035 --> 00:09:32,038 >> Sharon: To think we came so close 175 00:09:32,104 --> 00:09:33,139 to losing Faith... 176 00:09:33,205 --> 00:09:34,307 >> Chance: And we didn't. 177 00:09:34,373 --> 00:09:36,909 She's alive and she's giving me free scones. 178 00:09:36,976 --> 00:09:39,178 [ Sharon chuckling ] And that's because of you, 179 00:09:39,245 --> 00:09:46,252 Sharon. I mean, what you did, you, uh-- you saved lives. 180 00:09:46,319 --> 00:09:47,887 >> Sharon: Oh, good morning, Adam. 181 00:09:47,954 --> 00:09:49,555 >> Adam: Oh, great. 182 00:09:49,622 --> 00:09:52,158 No cops when you need them, but they always show up 183 00:09:52,224 --> 00:09:53,793 bright and early for their donuts. 184 00:09:53,859 --> 00:09:55,428 >> Sharon: Adam, please-- >> Adam: Where the hell 185 00:09:55,494 --> 00:09:57,930 were you and the GCPD when Sharon and Faith 186 00:09:57,997 --> 00:09:59,065 needed you? 187 00:09:59,131 --> 00:10:00,566 I swear to God, if anything would have happened to them, 188 00:10:00,633 --> 00:10:02,468 it would have been on your head, Chance. 189 00:10:10,843 --> 00:10:13,479 >> Adam: I mean, how many clues did you miss? 190 00:10:13,546 --> 00:10:16,115 I heard the psycho was staying at the Athletic Club. 191 00:10:16,182 --> 00:10:17,516 I mean, what a clever hideout. 192 00:10:17,583 --> 00:10:19,418 Nobody would ever think to look there. 193 00:10:19,485 --> 00:10:20,953 >> Sharon: Adam, okay, that's enough, all right? 194 00:10:21,020 --> 00:10:22,355 You don't know the whole story. 195 00:10:22,421 --> 00:10:23,923 Chance was a hero yesterday. 196 00:10:23,990 --> 00:10:25,124 >> Adam: A hero? 197 00:10:25,191 --> 00:10:26,192 Really? 198 00:10:26,258 --> 00:10:28,394 >> Sharon: Yeah, if he hadn't arrived when he did, 199 00:10:28,461 --> 00:10:30,997 Faith and I might not be here right now. 200 00:10:31,063 --> 00:10:33,699 >> Adam: Well, maybe if he had found Kirsten sooner, 201 00:10:33,766 --> 00:10:35,868 Faith wouldn't have been kidnapped at all. 202 00:10:35,935 --> 00:10:37,036 >> Faith: Be nice. 203 00:10:37,103 --> 00:10:39,638 You and Chance actually have a lot in common. 204 00:10:39,705 --> 00:10:42,308 >> Adam: Okay, somehow I doubt that. 205 00:10:42,375 --> 00:10:44,610 >> Faith: You risked your lives to save mine. 206 00:10:44,677 --> 00:10:49,548 So, like it or not, you're both heroes in my book. 207 00:10:49,615 --> 00:10:54,787 >> Adam: No, I'm no hero. 208 00:10:54,854 --> 00:11:00,393 >> Sharon: Give me a minute. 209 00:11:00,459 --> 00:11:02,028 Hey. 210 00:11:02,094 --> 00:11:03,996 >> Adam: Hey. 211 00:11:04,063 --> 00:11:09,435 I'm sorry for the lack of manners back there. 212 00:11:09,502 --> 00:11:11,437 >> Sharon: Well, you've been through a lot 213 00:11:11,504 --> 00:11:13,372 in the last 24 hours. 214 00:11:13,439 --> 00:11:18,177 [ Sharon sighing ] I'm sorry about the baby. 215 00:11:18,244 --> 00:11:20,579 [ Adam sighing ] How is Sally? 216 00:11:20,646 --> 00:11:22,448 When will she be released? 217 00:11:22,515 --> 00:11:23,716 >> Adam: I don't know. 218 00:11:23,783 --> 00:11:25,885 Probably another day or two. 219 00:11:25,951 --> 00:11:27,820 I'm not sure, she's not speaking to me. 220 00:11:27,887 --> 00:11:30,056 >> Sharon: Okay, well, do me a favor. 221 00:11:30,122 --> 00:11:31,290 >> Adam: Mm-hmm? What's that? 222 00:11:31,357 --> 00:11:34,360 >> Sharon: Be kind to yourself. 223 00:11:34,427 --> 00:11:38,164 >> Adam: You know, Elena recommended that same thing. 224 00:11:38,230 --> 00:11:39,765 H-how do you do that? 225 00:11:39,832 --> 00:11:42,535 How do you be so generous after what I've done to you 226 00:11:42,601 --> 00:11:43,402 in the past, Sharon? 227 00:11:43,469 --> 00:11:46,806 I let you think you lost a baby. 228 00:11:46,872 --> 00:11:49,175 A lot of people would say I deserve to be going through 229 00:11:49,241 --> 00:11:51,177 every bit of hell that I'm going through right now. 230 00:11:51,243 --> 00:11:53,746 >> Sharon: Okay, if anybody says that to you, 231 00:11:53,813 --> 00:11:55,347 they have no decency. 232 00:11:55,414 --> 00:11:57,550 A lot of people have been through the kind of loss 233 00:11:57,616 --> 00:12:04,090 you've suffered and no one deserves that. 234 00:12:04,156 --> 00:12:06,759 >> Nikki: Your stance on this wouldn't have anything to do 235 00:12:06,826 --> 00:12:08,527 with the fact that you have someone 236 00:12:08,594 --> 00:12:12,498 eagerly waiting in the wings to jump behind Nicholas' desk, 237 00:12:12,565 --> 00:12:14,667 would it? 238 00:12:14,733 --> 00:12:18,003 >> Victoria: Mom, let me say this again. 239 00:12:18,070 --> 00:12:20,873 This is not some attempt to remove Nicholas 240 00:12:20,940 --> 00:12:22,308 from the company permanently. 241 00:12:22,374 --> 00:12:24,844 He is far too valuable for that. 242 00:12:24,910 --> 00:12:27,079 It's merely a tactical move for Newman 243 00:12:27,146 --> 00:12:29,115 and it's in Nick's best interest. 244 00:12:29,181 --> 00:12:31,817 >> Nikki: And if you care about his best interest, 245 00:12:31,884 --> 00:12:35,221 you will see that it needs to be his choice. 246 00:12:35,287 --> 00:12:38,791 [ knocking on door ] >> Nate: This a bad time? 247 00:12:38,858 --> 00:12:41,594 >> Victoria: It's perfect timing, as usual. 248 00:12:41,660 --> 00:12:42,728 >> Nate: Nikki. 249 00:12:42,795 --> 00:12:44,563 Oh, I'm sorry if I'm interrupting you. 250 00:12:44,630 --> 00:12:45,764 >> Nikki: No, no. Good morning. 251 00:12:45,831 --> 00:12:49,768 I, uh, just had some ideas I want to run by Victoria. 252 00:12:49,835 --> 00:12:52,638 >> Nikki: Uh, ideas for Newman Media 253 00:12:52,705 --> 00:12:54,673 or Newman Enterprises? 254 00:12:54,740 --> 00:12:57,943 >> Nate: Uh, for my purview, Newman Media, of course. 255 00:12:58,010 --> 00:13:00,412 I would never presume to suggest ideas 256 00:13:00,479 --> 00:13:03,082 for the parent company when Victoria does 257 00:13:03,149 --> 00:13:05,151 such a great job of leading us. 258 00:13:05,217 --> 00:13:06,352 >> Nikki: Ah. 259 00:13:06,418 --> 00:13:09,655 Spoken like a man in favor of her agenda 260 00:13:09,722 --> 00:13:12,525 regarding Nicholas. 261 00:13:12,591 --> 00:13:15,127 >> Nate: I remember Victoria bringing up the matter 262 00:13:15,194 --> 00:13:17,796 of Nick's leave to you and Victor, but I don't know 263 00:13:17,863 --> 00:13:18,998 of any agenda. 264 00:13:23,969 --> 00:13:26,605 >> Nick: Did Adam know you felt this way 265 00:13:26,672 --> 00:13:30,009 before you went to the hospital? 266 00:13:30,075 --> 00:13:34,180 >> Sally: I mean, it all happened so fast. 267 00:13:34,246 --> 00:13:36,081 But I mean, even if there was time, 268 00:13:36,148 --> 00:13:38,083 there's no way that I was letting myself think 269 00:13:38,150 --> 00:13:41,921 that things could have gone like this. 270 00:13:41,987 --> 00:13:45,824 >> Nick: Well, I'm sure there's no way Adam, 271 00:13:45,891 --> 00:13:50,095 you know, had any idea it would end like this either. 272 00:13:50,162 --> 00:13:54,099 But if I know my brother, I know, in that moment, 273 00:13:54,166 --> 00:13:56,669 he was focused on you, Sally. 274 00:13:56,735 --> 00:14:02,274 He was trying to calm you down and help you through this. 275 00:14:02,341 --> 00:14:09,248 But when you lost consciousness, he was all his own, he... 276 00:14:09,315 --> 00:14:13,052 He was faced with the worst possible scenario. 277 00:14:13,118 --> 00:14:15,854 It's an impossible choice. 278 00:14:15,921 --> 00:14:19,758 So, he went with his first instinct. 279 00:14:19,825 --> 00:14:21,961 That instinct to say he loves you. 280 00:14:22,027 --> 00:14:29,101 He will always, always put you first. 281 00:14:29,168 --> 00:14:33,072 >> Sally: I have to ask. 282 00:14:33,138 --> 00:14:37,443 Faced with your own impossible choice... 283 00:14:37,509 --> 00:14:44,850 would you have saved Sharon over Faith? 284 00:14:44,917 --> 00:14:48,053 >> Nick: Like you said... 285 00:14:48,120 --> 00:14:52,324 it's not the same situation. 286 00:14:52,391 --> 00:14:57,496 >> Sally: You would've just saved Faith, wouldn't you? 287 00:14:57,563 --> 00:15:04,436 A girl with her whole life ahead of her. 288 00:15:04,503 --> 00:15:08,240 Would you have saved my little girl, too? 289 00:15:15,314 --> 00:15:16,282 >> Nikki: All right. 290 00:15:16,348 --> 00:15:20,552 I have a meeting, so I will speak with you later. 291 00:15:20,619 --> 00:15:22,821 And I know how you get when you've made your mind up 292 00:15:22,888 --> 00:15:23,756 about something. 293 00:15:23,822 --> 00:15:26,125 [ Victoria scoffs ] Please wait a few days, 294 00:15:26,191 --> 00:15:28,093 see how Nicholas comes out of this, 295 00:15:28,160 --> 00:15:30,062 and then talk to him before making 296 00:15:30,129 --> 00:15:32,131 any rash decisions. 297 00:15:32,197 --> 00:15:35,000 >> Victoria: I will take that under advisement. 298 00:15:35,067 --> 00:15:38,804 >> Nikki: And if you insist on forcing this, 299 00:15:38,871 --> 00:15:43,542 don't count on me to back you up. 300 00:15:43,609 --> 00:15:45,044 Nate. 301 00:15:50,549 --> 00:15:52,718 >> Victoria: I apologize for my mother. 302 00:15:52,785 --> 00:15:55,087 That was borderline rude. 303 00:15:55,154 --> 00:15:57,823 >> Nate: Something tells me she's not too keen on the idea 304 00:15:57,890 --> 00:16:00,759 of me picking up the slack if Nick takes that leave. 305 00:16:00,826 --> 00:16:02,428 >> Victoria: But that's not Mom's call to make. 306 00:16:02,494 --> 00:16:05,464 My brother needs to take some personal time off. 307 00:16:05,531 --> 00:16:10,169 And I want you more involved in the bigger corporate picture. 308 00:16:10,235 --> 00:16:13,505 >> Nate: I like the sound of that. 309 00:16:13,572 --> 00:16:16,175 >> Sharon: Don't do that, Adam, okay? 310 00:16:16,241 --> 00:16:19,645 Don't try to look for reasons to say that this is karma 311 00:16:19,712 --> 00:16:23,282 or payback or some kind of cosmic judgment of your past 312 00:16:23,349 --> 00:16:24,249 because it's not. 313 00:16:24,316 --> 00:16:26,585 This was a medical emergency. 314 00:16:26,652 --> 00:16:30,122 You-- you are capable of-- of a lot of love 315 00:16:30,189 --> 00:16:31,790 and compassion, even if you don't want 316 00:16:31,857 --> 00:16:32,925 anyone to know about it. 317 00:16:32,991 --> 00:16:35,027 >> Adam: Okay, I am not feeling very loving 318 00:16:35,094 --> 00:16:37,429 or compassionate right now. 319 00:16:37,496 --> 00:16:39,598 >> Sharon: Okay, well, that's understandable. 320 00:16:39,665 --> 00:16:43,001 You've been through quite a loss and it's gonna take some time 321 00:16:43,068 --> 00:16:44,636 to get over. 322 00:16:44,703 --> 00:16:48,374 [ Adam scoffing ] >> Adam: Get over? 323 00:16:48,440 --> 00:16:52,411 My baby died because of me. 324 00:16:52,478 --> 00:16:57,549 My one true pure bond with Sally is gone 325 00:16:57,616 --> 00:17:02,621 and she hates me for it, and I don't blame her. 326 00:17:02,688 --> 00:17:05,691 [ phone ringing ] >> Nick: Sorry, 327 00:17:05,758 --> 00:17:09,595 let me just take this. 328 00:17:09,661 --> 00:17:11,964 [ sighing ] Hey, Vic. What's up? 329 00:17:12,030 --> 00:17:15,200 >> Victoria: Mom told me about Sharon and Faith, 330 00:17:15,267 --> 00:17:18,570 and about Sally losing the baby. 331 00:17:18,637 --> 00:17:20,773 [ sighing ] How is everyone? 332 00:17:20,839 --> 00:17:21,907 How are you? 333 00:17:21,974 --> 00:17:23,542 >> Nick: It's been a rough couple days, 334 00:17:23,609 --> 00:17:24,676 I'm sure you can imagine. 335 00:17:24,743 --> 00:17:26,712 >> Victoria: Well, that's why I feel bad asking you this 336 00:17:26,779 --> 00:17:30,149 given everything you're dealing with, but... 337 00:17:30,215 --> 00:17:32,451 is there any way that you can come by the office later? 338 00:17:32,518 --> 00:17:34,853 There are some things that we need to discuss. 339 00:17:34,920 --> 00:17:37,489 >> Nick: [ sighing ] Vic, it's got to be tomorrow, all right? 340 00:17:37,556 --> 00:17:38,791 I'm with Sally in the hospital. 341 00:17:38,857 --> 00:17:42,661 >> Sally: Just go do what you need to do. 342 00:17:42,728 --> 00:17:44,229 >> Nick: I don't want to leave you. 343 00:17:44,296 --> 00:17:45,764 >> Sally: No, I'm-- I'm exhausted. 344 00:17:45,831 --> 00:17:47,733 I-- I need to get some sleep anyway. 345 00:17:47,800 --> 00:17:49,234 >> Victoria: Nick? 346 00:17:49,301 --> 00:17:52,104 >> Nick: Yeah, I'm-- I'm here. 347 00:17:52,171 --> 00:17:54,473 Um, yeah. All right. 348 00:17:54,540 --> 00:17:57,509 I'll, uh-- I'll swing by the office, but I got to go 349 00:17:57,576 --> 00:17:59,578 out and check on Sharon and Faith first. 350 00:17:59,645 --> 00:18:00,446 >> Victoria: All right. 351 00:18:00,512 --> 00:18:01,780 I appreciate it. 352 00:18:01,847 --> 00:18:03,182 I'll see you later. 353 00:18:03,248 --> 00:18:04,349 >> Nick: Yeah. 354 00:18:09,455 --> 00:18:12,858 I hate leaving you. 355 00:18:12,925 --> 00:18:14,059 >> Sally: I'm okay, really. 356 00:18:14,126 --> 00:18:17,996 I'm half asleep anyway. 357 00:18:18,063 --> 00:18:21,967 [ Nick sighing ] Look, before I go, 358 00:18:22,034 --> 00:18:24,436 um, Adam is-- >> Sally: Look, I don't wanna 359 00:18:24,503 --> 00:18:30,108 talk about Adam. 360 00:18:30,175 --> 00:18:31,510 >> Nick: He loved that little girl 361 00:18:31,577 --> 00:18:34,146 as much as you do, Sally. 362 00:18:34,213 --> 00:18:37,649 His dreams for her were just as big. 363 00:18:37,716 --> 00:18:44,022 [ Sally sighing ] I asked Adam to 364 00:18:44,089 --> 00:18:49,461 look out for you, because I couldn't. 365 00:18:49,528 --> 00:18:53,098 I'm so sorry about that. 366 00:18:53,165 --> 00:18:55,667 But he was here every moment. 367 00:18:55,734 --> 00:18:59,037 At your side every second. 368 00:18:59,104 --> 00:19:03,775 He was all in. I know how angry you are with him, 369 00:19:03,842 --> 00:19:05,377 but I really hope you can find some way 370 00:19:05,444 --> 00:19:09,114 to forgive him. 371 00:19:09,181 --> 00:19:10,682 >> Sally: God, you're such a good man, 372 00:19:10,749 --> 00:19:14,419 standing up for your brother whether or not he deserves it. 373 00:19:14,486 --> 00:19:17,589 >> Nick: He does. 374 00:19:17,656 --> 00:19:19,691 And I'm not just saying it for his sake, all right? 375 00:19:19,758 --> 00:19:23,328 Yours too. 376 00:19:23,395 --> 00:19:26,064 With everything that's going on, you don't need the added stress 377 00:19:26,131 --> 00:19:29,401 of hating Adam right now. 378 00:19:29,468 --> 00:19:32,137 I promise you, if you can find some way to let that go, 379 00:19:32,204 --> 00:19:35,307 you will heal faster. 380 00:19:35,374 --> 00:19:39,278 I've been thinking about what's important to me. 381 00:19:39,344 --> 00:19:42,881 You're important to me. 382 00:19:42,948 --> 00:19:46,318 And I love you. 383 00:19:50,188 --> 00:19:51,857 And I don't know how you feel about this, 384 00:19:51,924 --> 00:19:56,595 but when you get out of here... 385 00:19:56,662 --> 00:20:01,066 what would you say to moving in with me? 386 00:20:01,133 --> 00:20:04,336 >> Sally: You want to live together? 387 00:20:04,403 --> 00:20:10,275 >> Nick: Yeah, I do. 388 00:20:10,342 --> 00:20:12,911 But don't decide right now. 389 00:20:12,978 --> 00:20:15,280 Take some time and think about it, all right? 390 00:20:29,928 --> 00:20:32,664 >> Announcer: "The Young and the Restless" will continue. 391 00:20:45,077 --> 00:20:49,081 ♪♪♪ 392 00:20:53,385 --> 00:20:56,121 >> Sharon: Medicinal sugar and caffeine. 393 00:20:56,188 --> 00:21:01,259 Call me if you need to talk. 394 00:21:01,326 --> 00:21:05,030 >> Adam: Hey. Have you, uh, been to the hospital? 395 00:21:05,097 --> 00:21:06,932 >> Nick: Yeah, I have. 396 00:21:06,999 --> 00:21:09,034 >> Adam: Sally was, uh, asleep when I got there. 397 00:21:09,101 --> 00:21:09,935 I mean, how's she doing? 398 00:21:10,002 --> 00:21:11,336 How does she seem? 399 00:21:11,403 --> 00:21:13,805 >> Nick: Oh, you know, she's, uh-- 400 00:21:13,872 --> 00:21:15,374 she's going through a rough time. 401 00:21:15,440 --> 00:21:17,909 >> Adam: [ scoffs ] Yeah. 402 00:21:17,976 --> 00:21:19,511 Because of me. 403 00:21:19,578 --> 00:21:21,980 >> Nick: Because of events that were out of your control. 404 00:21:22,047 --> 00:21:24,316 Look, I've already told you, I think you made 405 00:21:24,383 --> 00:21:26,852 the best decision in the moment that you could. 406 00:21:26,918 --> 00:21:29,788 >> Adam: Yeah, and she never wants to talk to me again. 407 00:21:29,855 --> 00:21:31,356 You know, if I could talk to her, 408 00:21:31,423 --> 00:21:33,592 if I could make her understand the situation-- 409 00:21:33,659 --> 00:21:35,060 >> Nick: Look, Adam, if I were you, 410 00:21:35,127 --> 00:21:36,662 I would just give her some space, all right? 411 00:21:36,728 --> 00:21:42,868 She needs some time to deal with her emotions. 412 00:21:42,934 --> 00:21:47,773 See ya. 413 00:21:47,839 --> 00:21:49,341 >> Sharon: My heart goes out to him. 414 00:21:49,408 --> 00:21:51,143 >> Nick: Yeah, me too. 415 00:21:51,209 --> 00:21:52,544 I mean, we know as well as anyone, 416 00:21:52,611 --> 00:21:56,281 losing a kid is just the worst thing in the world. 417 00:21:56,348 --> 00:21:59,718 >> Sharon: We came very close to that again last night. 418 00:21:59,785 --> 00:22:01,053 >> Nick: But we didn't. 419 00:22:01,119 --> 00:22:03,488 Because you're a badass mama bear. 420 00:22:03,555 --> 00:22:09,161 And you did what you needed to do to save our daughter. 421 00:22:09,227 --> 00:22:12,564 There she is. 422 00:22:12,631 --> 00:22:14,800 Oh, you don't mind if I just sort of hang on 423 00:22:14,866 --> 00:22:16,368 for really long time, right? 424 00:22:16,435 --> 00:22:19,104 >> Faith: [ laughing ] Dad. 425 00:22:19,171 --> 00:22:21,273 >> Nick: How you doing? 426 00:22:21,339 --> 00:22:24,476 >> Faith: Considering everything? Great. 427 00:22:24,543 --> 00:22:28,213 So, I don't want you to freak out when I tell you 428 00:22:28,280 --> 00:22:30,215 I want to get out of here. 429 00:22:30,282 --> 00:22:31,183 >> Sharon: Yeah, go ahead. 430 00:22:31,249 --> 00:22:32,350 It's a slow morning. 431 00:22:32,417 --> 00:22:35,420 Go home, go do whatever you want. 432 00:22:35,487 --> 00:22:39,524 >> Faith: I mean Genoa City. 433 00:22:39,591 --> 00:22:40,692 >> Nick: Wait, what? 434 00:22:40,759 --> 00:22:42,661 You want to leave town? 435 00:22:42,728 --> 00:22:44,529 >> Faith: I thought that I might be able to 436 00:22:44,596 --> 00:22:47,699 still pick up a summer class, get a head start on next fall 437 00:22:47,766 --> 00:22:50,702 or get a job near campus. 438 00:22:50,769 --> 00:22:53,171 >> Sharon: Well, you have been through a major trauma. 439 00:22:53,238 --> 00:22:56,007 I don't know if right now is a good time to be making 440 00:22:56,074 --> 00:22:57,309 big decisions. 441 00:22:57,375 --> 00:23:00,112 >> Nick: I'm with your mom on this. 442 00:23:00,178 --> 00:23:02,481 >> Faith: It's just... 443 00:23:02,547 --> 00:23:05,083 that man was in our house. 444 00:23:05,150 --> 00:23:07,285 He was here. 445 00:23:07,352 --> 00:23:10,088 He found me at Chancellor Park. 446 00:23:10,155 --> 00:23:11,757 Now... 447 00:23:11,823 --> 00:23:15,627 everywhere I look, or I go... 448 00:23:15,694 --> 00:23:18,897 [ sighing ] ...it hits me all over again. 449 00:23:18,964 --> 00:23:22,167 I just-- I-- I don't want to live with that fear. 450 00:23:22,234 --> 00:23:25,270 >> Sharon: Well, it's not that healthy to just run away 451 00:23:25,337 --> 00:23:26,538 from the memories. 452 00:23:26,605 --> 00:23:28,740 >> Faith: I'm not running away. 453 00:23:28,807 --> 00:23:30,842 I just want to live my normal life again. 454 00:23:30,909 --> 00:23:34,579 Be normal again with my friends. 455 00:23:34,646 --> 00:23:39,050 I promise. I'm not flipping out or gonna do anything crazy. 456 00:23:39,117 --> 00:23:40,519 I can handle this. 457 00:23:40,585 --> 00:23:45,924 And I have amazing parents who are a phone call away. 458 00:23:45,991 --> 00:23:47,192 >> Nick: Well, she's not wrong. 459 00:23:47,259 --> 00:23:48,360 I mean, we are amazing. 460 00:23:48,426 --> 00:23:51,797 [ Sharon laughing ] >> Faith: So, is that a yes? 461 00:23:51,863 --> 00:23:54,132 >> Sharon: Yeah, if this is what you really want. 462 00:23:54,199 --> 00:23:55,167 >> Faith: It is. 463 00:23:55,233 --> 00:23:59,571 >> Sharon: And you promise to call every day-ish? 464 00:23:59,638 --> 00:24:01,239 >> Nick: [ whispers ] Every day. 465 00:24:01,306 --> 00:24:03,175 >> Sharon: Well, you know. 466 00:24:03,241 --> 00:24:07,579 Okay, I guess we can live with that. 467 00:24:07,646 --> 00:24:09,281 >> Faith: Thank you. 468 00:24:16,655 --> 00:24:19,758 >> Nate: Your mother isn't too happy about this decision. 469 00:24:19,825 --> 00:24:23,895 And I doubt Victor will be pleased. 470 00:24:23,962 --> 00:24:28,200 Are you sure this is the move you want to make? 471 00:24:28,266 --> 00:24:29,801 >> Victoria: You know I haven't made this decision 472 00:24:29,868 --> 00:24:31,770 lightly. 473 00:24:31,837 --> 00:24:35,907 Nicholas has been through such hell in the last few days. 474 00:24:35,974 --> 00:24:38,710 There's no way, given the trauma that he suffered, 475 00:24:38,777 --> 00:24:41,813 that he's gonna be able to do his job. He needs time to heal. 476 00:24:41,880 --> 00:24:44,816 So, I'm just-- [ sighing ] I'm giving him 477 00:24:44,883 --> 00:24:46,785 that opportunity. 478 00:24:46,852 --> 00:24:48,854 >> Nate: You aren't afraid he'll see this 479 00:24:48,920 --> 00:24:50,655 not as a sister looking out for him, 480 00:24:50,722 --> 00:24:55,660 but as some unilateral move to remove him as COO? 481 00:24:55,727 --> 00:24:58,930 Because you will have a battle on your hands. 482 00:24:58,997 --> 00:25:02,734 >> Victoria: That's not a battle I want to fight. 483 00:25:02,801 --> 00:25:06,037 >> Nate: It's not easy being at the top. 484 00:25:06,104 --> 00:25:07,806 >> Victoria: It's a lot easier when you have somebody 485 00:25:07,873 --> 00:25:12,177 that you trust by your side. 486 00:25:12,244 --> 00:25:15,680 >> Nate: Well, I will let you prepare for this meeting 487 00:25:15,747 --> 00:25:18,316 and I will come back later with those ideas of mine 488 00:25:18,383 --> 00:25:21,853 which were, in fact, for Newman Enterprises, 489 00:25:21,920 --> 00:25:22,821 not Newman Media. 490 00:25:22,888 --> 00:25:25,190 [ both chuckling ] I hope that's not a problem. 491 00:25:25,257 --> 00:25:26,458 >> Victoria: No, it's not. 492 00:25:26,524 --> 00:25:29,761 It's what's always impressed me about you. 493 00:25:29,828 --> 00:25:31,429 Thinking big. 494 00:25:31,496 --> 00:25:34,232 You're always two steps ahead. 495 00:25:34,299 --> 00:25:36,968 Like what you did with the door. 496 00:25:37,035 --> 00:25:39,204 >> Nate: What do you mean? 497 00:25:39,271 --> 00:25:40,605 >> Victoria: I know that you closed it 498 00:25:40,672 --> 00:25:44,409 so we could have some privacy. 499 00:26:05,163 --> 00:26:09,868 [ Adam sighing ] >> Adam: I know 500 00:26:09,935 --> 00:26:11,870 that you don't want to... 501 00:26:11,937 --> 00:26:14,506 see me, but... 502 00:26:14,572 --> 00:26:17,809 I couldn't stay away, I-- I had to come. 503 00:26:17,876 --> 00:26:20,745 Had to talk to you, and... 504 00:26:20,812 --> 00:26:24,049 try to explain. 505 00:26:24,115 --> 00:26:25,784 [ sighing ] When I was in that corridor 506 00:26:25,850 --> 00:26:27,986 and Elena asked me who they should save, 507 00:26:28,053 --> 00:26:30,922 my heart stopped. 508 00:26:30,989 --> 00:26:34,059 I mean, the thought of losing you, I-- I-- 509 00:26:34,125 --> 00:26:36,828 I was overwhelmed. 510 00:26:36,895 --> 00:26:39,464 We may not be-- be together, but I-- I couldn't imagine 511 00:26:39,531 --> 00:26:44,169 a world in which you no longer existed. 512 00:26:44,235 --> 00:26:46,871 And when she said that our child might not survive, I couldn't 513 00:26:46,938 --> 00:26:48,573 face losing both of you. 514 00:26:57,949 --> 00:27:01,920 Sally, you need to know that I dreamed... 515 00:27:01,987 --> 00:27:04,889 of this baby. 516 00:27:04,956 --> 00:27:07,792 I loved who she would be. 517 00:27:07,859 --> 00:27:10,628 Our spicy little girl. 518 00:27:10,695 --> 00:27:17,869 That would have been as amazing and bossy as her mom. 519 00:27:17,936 --> 00:27:19,571 It rips me apart that I'm never gonna 520 00:27:19,637 --> 00:27:22,340 get to meet her. 521 00:27:22,407 --> 00:27:24,576 But you did. 522 00:27:24,642 --> 00:27:26,678 She was part of you. 523 00:27:26,745 --> 00:27:29,014 And you felt her. 524 00:27:29,080 --> 00:27:31,383 You talked to her. 525 00:27:31,449 --> 00:27:33,051 Sang to her. 526 00:27:38,356 --> 00:27:42,394 I knew the choice that you would want. 527 00:27:42,460 --> 00:27:44,195 You would choose her. 528 00:27:44,262 --> 00:27:48,700 Because you love her. 529 00:27:48,767 --> 00:27:51,936 I chose you. 530 00:27:52,003 --> 00:27:54,539 Because I love you. 531 00:28:05,984 --> 00:28:08,987 >> Victoria: [ clears throat ] So, um, 532 00:28:09,054 --> 00:28:11,222 where are we on the white paper for the streamer 533 00:28:11,289 --> 00:28:15,260 that you're interested in Newman acquiring? 534 00:28:15,326 --> 00:28:17,395 >> Nate: You will have it by the end of the day. 535 00:28:17,462 --> 00:28:18,530 Audra's all over it. 536 00:28:18,596 --> 00:28:20,398 >> Victoria: Yeah, I saw you two with your heads together 537 00:28:20,465 --> 00:28:22,300 at the club last night. 538 00:28:22,367 --> 00:28:24,135 >> Nate: You should have joined us. 539 00:28:24,202 --> 00:28:25,703 >> Victoria: No, it looked like you were 540 00:28:25,770 --> 00:28:27,672 in the middle of something, I didn't want to interrupt. 541 00:28:27,739 --> 00:28:29,374 Besides, it's not like we hadn't spent 542 00:28:29,441 --> 00:28:30,875 the entire evening together. 543 00:28:30,942 --> 00:28:34,612 >> Nate: Oh, and I'm so sad it had to end. 544 00:28:34,679 --> 00:28:36,781 Audra is actually working on the white paper, 545 00:28:36,848 --> 00:28:38,817 and I had some questions. 546 00:28:38,883 --> 00:28:41,019 >> Victoria: She seemed very energized. 547 00:28:41,086 --> 00:28:42,587 >> Nate: She's a machine, that one. 548 00:28:42,654 --> 00:28:44,055 Nonstop business. 549 00:28:44,122 --> 00:28:47,258 >> Victoria: Mm-hmm, well, you and I both know 550 00:28:47,325 --> 00:28:50,829 how interested she is in more power at Newman Media. 551 00:28:50,895 --> 00:28:52,597 >> Nate: She certainly is. 552 00:28:52,664 --> 00:28:54,332 >> Victoria: You're okay with that? 553 00:28:54,399 --> 00:28:56,000 Her... 554 00:28:56,067 --> 00:28:59,037 rabid ambition? 555 00:28:59,104 --> 00:29:00,638 >> Nate: Audra's drive to prove herself 556 00:29:00,705 --> 00:29:02,707 has done wonders for the company. 557 00:29:02,774 --> 00:29:05,210 We just need to keep that ambition harnessed 558 00:29:05,276 --> 00:29:07,912 and focused, and she will be a star. 559 00:29:07,979 --> 00:29:12,951 >> Victoria: Hmm. Well, if you trust her, then so do I. 560 00:29:13,017 --> 00:29:15,286 >> Nick: Hey. 561 00:29:15,353 --> 00:29:17,522 >> Nate: Well, I will let you two speak in private. 562 00:29:17,589 --> 00:29:21,359 [ Nate clears throat ] It's good to hear 563 00:29:21,426 --> 00:29:22,694 your family's safe. 564 00:29:22,760 --> 00:29:24,062 >> Nick: Thanks. 565 00:29:31,636 --> 00:29:34,005 >> Victoria: How are you holding up? 566 00:29:34,072 --> 00:29:35,373 >> Nick: Everyone keeps asking me that. 567 00:29:35,440 --> 00:29:38,042 Cameron's gone, we can all move on. 568 00:29:38,109 --> 00:29:40,411 >> Victoria: Well, what about Sally 569 00:29:40,478 --> 00:29:42,247 and losing the baby? 570 00:29:42,313 --> 00:29:45,583 >> Nick: Sally's devastated. 571 00:29:45,650 --> 00:29:47,886 It's gonna take her a long time to get to the other side 572 00:29:47,952 --> 00:29:49,854 of this. 573 00:29:49,921 --> 00:29:51,890 >> Victoria: I know that the child wasn't yours, 574 00:29:51,956 --> 00:29:54,425 but I know that you were also very excited 575 00:29:54,492 --> 00:29:57,996 about helping Sally raise her. 576 00:29:58,062 --> 00:30:01,566 Something so traumatic, I mean, she's gonna really need 577 00:30:01,633 --> 00:30:04,369 your support, Nicholas. 578 00:30:04,435 --> 00:30:08,106 >> Nick: So, now you're a fan of my relationship with Sally? 579 00:30:08,173 --> 00:30:10,275 >> Victoria: She needs you. 580 00:30:10,341 --> 00:30:13,978 And your family needs you. 581 00:30:14,045 --> 00:30:17,015 >> Nick: So much concern. 582 00:30:17,081 --> 00:30:20,451 What's going on? 583 00:30:20,518 --> 00:30:22,687 >> Victoria: Nick, I think that you need to take 584 00:30:22,754 --> 00:30:27,692 a leave of absence from Newman Enterprises. 585 00:30:35,700 --> 00:30:37,969 >> Chance: Are you okay? 586 00:30:38,036 --> 00:30:40,505 What's going on? 587 00:30:40,572 --> 00:30:45,076 >> Sharon: Just... Faith is going back to Ann Arbor. 588 00:30:45,143 --> 00:30:46,110 >> Chance: Already? 589 00:30:46,177 --> 00:30:49,180 I thought she was gonna hang here for the summer. 590 00:30:49,247 --> 00:30:51,282 >> Sharon: After everything that's happened, 591 00:30:51,349 --> 00:30:56,120 I wish she could feel safe here, but that's just not possible. 592 00:30:56,187 --> 00:30:58,122 Not right now. 593 00:30:58,189 --> 00:30:59,757 >> Chance: Well, she'll be back. 594 00:30:59,824 --> 00:31:03,461 Weekends, celebrations, you name it. 595 00:31:03,528 --> 00:31:04,929 >> Sharon: That's what she says. 596 00:31:04,996 --> 00:31:06,864 >> Chance: Yeah. She'll be okay. 597 00:31:06,931 --> 00:31:09,067 So will you. 598 00:31:09,133 --> 00:31:11,369 >> Sharon: Thank you. 599 00:31:11,436 --> 00:31:25,483 You know, I think I needed to hear that. 600 00:31:25,550 --> 00:31:30,054 There's something you need to hear. 601 00:31:30,121 --> 00:31:34,492 What Adam said earlier, he was incredibly wrong. 602 00:31:34,559 --> 00:31:37,395 Nobody blames you for what happened with Cameron. 603 00:31:37,462 --> 00:31:39,664 >> Chance: Well, if I'd have gotten a bead on him sooner, 604 00:31:39,731 --> 00:31:41,432 stopped him before he got to Faith-- 605 00:31:41,499 --> 00:31:43,468 >> Sharon: You did everything you could. 606 00:31:43,534 --> 00:31:46,170 >> Chance: Yeah, well... 607 00:31:46,237 --> 00:31:50,108 >> Sharon: My daughter is alive because of you. 608 00:31:50,174 --> 00:31:52,110 We all are. 609 00:31:52,176 --> 00:31:54,245 And I'm never gonna forget that. 610 00:32:02,253 --> 00:32:03,588 >> Nikki: Thank you so much. 611 00:32:03,655 --> 00:32:05,290 We'll talk again soon. 612 00:32:11,729 --> 00:32:13,131 >> Nate: Nikki. 613 00:32:13,197 --> 00:32:16,367 You look like you just had a very successful meeting. 614 00:32:16,434 --> 00:32:18,169 >> Nikki: Well, yes, it was. 615 00:32:18,236 --> 00:32:20,672 And I have to give you your due. 616 00:32:20,738 --> 00:32:22,040 >> Nate: Hmm. Why is that? 617 00:32:22,106 --> 00:32:24,275 >> Nikki: I just heard very positive feedback 618 00:32:24,342 --> 00:32:26,210 about Newman Media. 619 00:32:26,277 --> 00:32:28,112 They are impressed with your work 620 00:32:28,179 --> 00:32:30,848 on the social media platform we just acquired. 621 00:32:30,915 --> 00:32:31,616 >> Nate: Oh, wow. 622 00:32:31,683 --> 00:32:33,718 I am grateful for the compliment. 623 00:32:33,785 --> 00:32:37,255 And I won't lie, I am pretty excited about it. 624 00:32:37,322 --> 00:32:39,657 >> Nikki: Sounds like you're looking forward 625 00:32:39,724 --> 00:32:42,560 to overseeing such a high profile project. 626 00:32:42,627 --> 00:32:46,297 >> Nate: Well, I am certain it will be a huge success. 627 00:32:46,364 --> 00:32:50,134 However, Audra will be heading it up moving forward. 628 00:32:50,201 --> 00:32:51,903 >> Nikki: So... 629 00:32:51,969 --> 00:32:53,671 you're already shifting your focus 630 00:32:53,738 --> 00:32:58,976 to Newman Enterprises and Nicholas isn't even gone. 631 00:33:07,085 --> 00:33:10,088 >> Nate: I hope you don't think I'm out of line. 632 00:33:10,154 --> 00:33:12,023 >> Nikki: By hijacking my son's position? 633 00:33:12,090 --> 00:33:13,991 >> Nate: Nothing of the sort, I assure you. 634 00:33:14,058 --> 00:33:15,960 I'm only trying to respect Victoria's wishes, 635 00:33:16,027 --> 00:33:18,629 and do what's best for the company. 636 00:33:18,696 --> 00:33:20,698 >> Nikki: You haven't always done what's best 637 00:33:20,765 --> 00:33:25,136 for the company you work for, though, have you? 638 00:33:25,203 --> 00:33:27,772 >> Nate: I've made mistakes at Chancellor-Winters. 639 00:33:27,839 --> 00:33:29,674 I learned from them. 640 00:33:29,741 --> 00:33:31,642 My ambitions may upset Nick. 641 00:33:31,709 --> 00:33:32,977 And you. 642 00:33:33,044 --> 00:33:35,012 But Victor and I have spoken at length, 643 00:33:35,079 --> 00:33:38,182 and he seems to respect it. 644 00:33:38,249 --> 00:33:40,651 Encourage it even. 645 00:33:40,718 --> 00:33:43,621 >> Nikki: Well, my husband and I have differing opinions 646 00:33:43,688 --> 00:33:47,058 about where and when business can take precedence 647 00:33:47,125 --> 00:33:49,994 over family. 648 00:33:50,061 --> 00:33:55,333 I would advise you to proceed very carefully. 649 00:33:55,400 --> 00:33:56,401 Have a good day. 650 00:33:59,904 --> 00:34:02,607 >> Adam: I just hope that someday, 651 00:34:02,673 --> 00:34:05,109 if you can bring yourself to look at me, 652 00:34:05,176 --> 00:34:09,680 that you would let me explain the unexplainable, 653 00:34:09,747 --> 00:34:14,585 the-- the-- the impossible. 654 00:34:14,652 --> 00:34:16,354 But I will understand if you never want 655 00:34:16,421 --> 00:34:18,756 to hear from me again. 656 00:34:18,823 --> 00:34:21,225 Doesn't mean I'll stop loving you. 657 00:34:21,292 --> 00:34:24,829 Because that is impossible. 658 00:34:24,896 --> 00:34:28,332 All that I wanted was to protect you. 659 00:34:28,399 --> 00:34:32,437 And the baby. 660 00:34:32,503 --> 00:34:38,042 And I'll never forgive myself for breaking your heart. 661 00:35:16,013 --> 00:35:20,418 [ sobbing ] >> Nick: Take time off? 662 00:35:20,485 --> 00:35:23,688 Thank you, but that won't be necessary. 663 00:35:23,754 --> 00:35:25,957 >> Victoria: I disagree. 664 00:35:26,023 --> 00:35:29,026 You might be able to let go of what happened 665 00:35:29,093 --> 00:35:31,229 with Cameron, but is it gonna be as easy 666 00:35:31,295 --> 00:35:33,831 for Sharon or for Faith? 667 00:35:33,898 --> 00:35:36,033 I-- I would completely understand 668 00:35:36,100 --> 00:35:40,338 if you needed to take time to be there for them. 669 00:35:40,404 --> 00:35:41,772 >> Nick: Faith wants to leave Genoa City 670 00:35:41,839 --> 00:35:43,007 to put this behind her. 671 00:35:43,074 --> 00:35:45,810 I mean, she's already packing, but even if she wasn't leaving, 672 00:35:45,877 --> 00:35:49,180 I don't need to stop working to support the people I love, 673 00:35:49,247 --> 00:35:51,349 which includes Sally. 674 00:35:51,415 --> 00:35:53,251 >> Victoria: Maybe you just need a little more time 675 00:35:53,317 --> 00:35:56,821 to think about it. 676 00:35:56,888 --> 00:35:59,524 >> Nick: Uh, look, Sharon and Faith went 677 00:35:59,590 --> 00:36:02,026 to Crimson Lights this morning because they know 678 00:36:02,093 --> 00:36:03,861 working will help them get past the memories 679 00:36:03,928 --> 00:36:05,029 of what they survived. 680 00:36:05,096 --> 00:36:06,130 It's the same with me. 681 00:36:06,197 --> 00:36:07,832 I would think you understood that 682 00:36:07,899 --> 00:36:08,933 as well as anyone. 683 00:36:09,000 --> 00:36:10,501 >> Victoria: It's a very different situation. 684 00:36:10,568 --> 00:36:11,569 >> Nick: No, it's not. 685 00:36:11,636 --> 00:36:12,470 Uh, it's not. 686 00:36:12,537 --> 00:36:14,672 The situation with Ashland, Mom, Dad, me, 687 00:36:14,739 --> 00:36:16,774 we all tried to convince you to stop working, 688 00:36:16,841 --> 00:36:18,509 but you refused to do it because you said 689 00:36:18,576 --> 00:36:19,911 working made you whole. 690 00:36:19,977 --> 00:36:22,747 So, again, I appreciate the offer, 691 00:36:22,813 --> 00:36:23,881 but no thank you. 692 00:36:23,948 --> 00:36:26,284 I feel like I need to be here now more than ever. 693 00:36:26,350 --> 00:36:29,353 >> Victoria: Last night, you almost lost Sharon. 694 00:36:29,420 --> 00:36:31,088 You almost lost Faith. 695 00:36:31,155 --> 00:36:33,491 Sally lost her baby. 696 00:36:33,558 --> 00:36:35,760 You have been through so much trauma 697 00:36:35,826 --> 00:36:37,328 in the last few days, there's no way 698 00:36:37,395 --> 00:36:40,565 that you can see clearly to make a sound decision. 699 00:36:40,631 --> 00:36:44,068 That's why it's important for you to take the time. 700 00:36:44,135 --> 00:36:45,136 >> Nick: I don't want to. 701 00:36:45,202 --> 00:36:49,006 >> Victoria: No, I'm not asking you. 702 00:36:49,073 --> 00:36:50,775 The decision has already been made, 703 00:36:50,841 --> 00:36:55,613 and I need you to step away from your role as COO. 704 00:37:09,560 --> 00:37:12,563 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. 705 00:37:12,630 --> 00:37:15,633 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 706 00:37:15,700 --> 00:37:18,703 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 707 00:37:24,609 --> 00:37:27,612 Join us again for "The Young and the Restless."