1 00:00:01,835 --> 00:00:03,570 >> Traci: Well, you know me, I'm always up 2 00:00:03,636 --> 00:00:04,537 for a good book tour. 3 00:00:04,604 --> 00:00:06,873 [ Traci laughing ] I just love getting out 4 00:00:06,940 --> 00:00:08,508 and meeting my readers. 5 00:00:08,575 --> 00:00:11,444 >> Zelda: So, we'll set up some virtual appearances too, 6 00:00:11,511 --> 00:00:14,514 for those who aren't in major markets. 7 00:00:14,581 --> 00:00:16,282 >> Traci: Zelda, what would you think 8 00:00:16,349 --> 00:00:18,618 about doing some of the smaller towns this time. 9 00:00:18,685 --> 00:00:21,087 You know, just to sort of mix it up a little bit? 10 00:00:21,154 --> 00:00:22,021 >> Zelda: You know what? 11 00:00:22,088 --> 00:00:24,257 That's true because some of the independents 12 00:00:24,324 --> 00:00:26,860 can draw big crowds, especially if they're in 13 00:00:26,926 --> 00:00:29,295 college towns. 14 00:00:29,362 --> 00:00:30,330 >> Traci: Good. 15 00:00:30,397 --> 00:00:32,332 Because I could use a little break from Genoa City 16 00:00:32,399 --> 00:00:33,266 right now. 17 00:00:33,333 --> 00:00:34,734 Actually, a big break. 18 00:00:34,801 --> 00:00:37,003 >> Zelda: You want to tell me what's going on? 19 00:00:37,070 --> 00:00:39,839 >> Traci: Oh, no, no, it's nothing. 20 00:00:39,906 --> 00:00:43,676 >> Zelda: Traci, how long have I been your agent? 21 00:00:43,743 --> 00:00:46,312 I mean, we grew up in this business together. 22 00:00:46,379 --> 00:00:49,315 I know when something's bothering you. 23 00:00:49,382 --> 00:00:52,552 >> Traci: Everything is fine, really. 24 00:00:52,619 --> 00:00:53,953 >> Zelda: You know that you don't need 25 00:00:54,020 --> 00:00:55,021 to fake it with me. 26 00:00:55,088 --> 00:00:57,290 We're way past that, aren't we? 27 00:00:57,357 --> 00:00:59,325 Talk to me. 28 00:00:59,392 --> 00:01:00,560 What's wrong? 29 00:01:00,627 --> 00:01:05,365 [ Zelda laughing ] >> Traci: I'm just a little 30 00:01:05,432 --> 00:01:18,511 worried that my family might be imploding. 31 00:01:18,578 --> 00:01:22,215 >> Summer: Kyle. 32 00:01:22,282 --> 00:01:23,516 >> Kyle: I'm on my way out. 33 00:01:23,583 --> 00:01:25,552 Kind of in a hurry. 34 00:01:25,618 --> 00:01:27,320 >> Summer: I-- I was just wondering if you'd heard 35 00:01:27,387 --> 00:01:29,722 the story about the-- the hamster 36 00:01:29,789 --> 00:01:31,624 at Harrison's day camp. 37 00:01:31,691 --> 00:01:33,626 He was so funny when he was telling me about it. 38 00:01:33,693 --> 00:01:35,929 >> Kyle: I heard the whole story as I was tucking him in 39 00:01:35,995 --> 00:01:37,464 last night. 40 00:01:37,530 --> 00:01:40,733 >> Summer: Oh, must have been after I said goodnight to him. 41 00:01:40,800 --> 00:01:42,135 >> Kyle: I assume so. 42 00:01:42,202 --> 00:01:44,737 >> Summer: Hey, have you had breakfast? 43 00:01:44,804 --> 00:01:46,706 Because there's muffins in the kitchen? 44 00:01:46,773 --> 00:01:48,341 >> Kyle: I'm not hungry. 45 00:01:48,408 --> 00:01:51,578 [ Summer sighing ] >> Summer: Kyle, 46 00:01:51,644 --> 00:01:54,614 can we please talk before you go to the office? 47 00:01:58,618 --> 00:02:03,122 ♪♪♪ 48 00:02:03,189 --> 00:02:09,229 ♪♪♪ 49 00:02:09,295 --> 00:02:14,300 ♪♪♪ 50 00:02:14,367 --> 00:02:19,772 ♪♪♪ 51 00:02:19,839 --> 00:02:24,544 ♪♪♪ 52 00:02:24,611 --> 00:02:29,382 ♪♪♪ 53 00:02:36,356 --> 00:02:36,990 >> Ashley: Hey. 54 00:02:37,056 --> 00:02:38,124 >> Billy: Hi. 55 00:02:38,191 --> 00:02:39,726 >> Ashley: I just wanted to make you aware 56 00:02:39,792 --> 00:02:41,327 that I've reached out to a couple of additional 57 00:02:41,394 --> 00:02:42,395 board members. 58 00:02:42,462 --> 00:02:44,898 I let them know that I think Diane is a threat to the 59 00:02:44,964 --> 00:02:46,599 stability of this company. 60 00:02:46,666 --> 00:02:47,567 >> Billy: Is that so? 61 00:02:47,634 --> 00:02:49,702 >> Ashley: Mm-hmm, they agreed. 62 00:02:49,769 --> 00:02:50,770 >> Billy: I'm sure they did. 63 00:02:50,837 --> 00:02:53,373 You can be very persuasive. 64 00:02:53,439 --> 00:02:54,807 What exactly did they agree with? 65 00:02:54,874 --> 00:02:57,110 >> Ashley: We need to be proactive. 66 00:02:57,176 --> 00:02:59,279 We need to stop Diane in her tracks. 67 00:02:59,345 --> 00:03:03,383 Before she can cause some real damage. 68 00:03:03,449 --> 00:03:06,286 >> Jack: Also, get PR to start working on a press release 69 00:03:06,352 --> 00:03:09,489 for Diane's new role as Chief Talent Officer. 70 00:03:09,556 --> 00:03:12,058 Put a paragraph in there about Brenda, who is retiring 71 00:03:12,125 --> 00:03:14,027 at the end of the month, how much we appreciate her, 72 00:03:14,093 --> 00:03:16,062 how much we wish her well. 73 00:03:16,129 --> 00:03:19,032 >> Emily: Oh, should I book a photo session for Diane? 74 00:03:19,098 --> 00:03:20,867 Updated headshots? 75 00:03:20,934 --> 00:03:22,235 >> Jack: Absolutely. 76 00:03:22,302 --> 00:03:24,070 It's time the business world was surprised 77 00:03:24,137 --> 00:03:26,673 there was a new face in the C-Suite at Jabot. 78 00:03:32,011 --> 00:03:33,746 >> Zelda: Imploding, huh? 79 00:03:33,813 --> 00:03:35,114 I mean, I'm surprised. 80 00:03:35,181 --> 00:03:37,250 I always thought the Abbotts were such 81 00:03:37,317 --> 00:03:38,451 a tight-knit bunch. 82 00:03:38,518 --> 00:03:40,720 [ Traci laughing ] >> Traci: Not always. 83 00:03:40,787 --> 00:03:44,057 >> Zelda: Well, you know, every family member 84 00:03:44,123 --> 00:03:46,259 that I've met of yours over the years 85 00:03:46,326 --> 00:03:53,099 have always been so gracious, especially your father. 86 00:03:53,166 --> 00:03:57,470 But you know, then again, you guys are all high-powered, 87 00:03:57,537 --> 00:04:02,241 creative, independent thinkers and that can stir up conflict. 88 00:04:02,308 --> 00:04:04,444 >> Traci: Yes, it can. 89 00:04:04,510 --> 00:04:05,845 >> Zelda: Okay, so let me guess. 90 00:04:05,912 --> 00:04:07,847 Uh... 91 00:04:07,914 --> 00:04:10,650 more drama between Ashley and Jack. 92 00:04:10,717 --> 00:04:13,453 [ Traci chuckling ] >> Traci: On the nose. 93 00:04:13,519 --> 00:04:16,322 It is endless. All right, this particular battle 94 00:04:16,389 --> 00:04:19,859 is over their romantic partners. 95 00:04:19,926 --> 00:04:21,527 >> Zelda: Tucker "Love 'em, and Leave 'em" 96 00:04:21,594 --> 00:04:25,298 McCall? And Diane "Not Dead After All" Jenkins? 97 00:04:25,365 --> 00:04:28,901 I mean, I am a huge fan of Talia Morgan. 98 00:04:28,968 --> 00:04:31,137 I never miss her articles. 99 00:04:31,204 --> 00:04:32,105 >> Traci: I see. 100 00:04:32,171 --> 00:04:35,141 >> Zelda: So, what is the issue? 101 00:04:35,208 --> 00:04:37,143 [ Traci sighing ] >> Traci: Jack doesn't trust 102 00:04:37,210 --> 00:04:39,879 Tucker and he thinks Ashley is being played the fool. 103 00:04:39,946 --> 00:04:42,281 Ashley doesn't trust Diane and thinks 104 00:04:42,348 --> 00:04:45,551 Jack is an even bigger fool, and it has gotten ugly. 105 00:04:45,618 --> 00:04:48,554 >> Zelda: How ugly are we talking? 106 00:04:48,621 --> 00:04:51,391 >> Traci: Ashley is staging a coup in plain sight. 107 00:04:51,457 --> 00:04:52,592 >> Zelda: At Jabot? 108 00:04:52,659 --> 00:04:53,626 You are kidding. 109 00:04:53,693 --> 00:04:54,861 >> Traci: I'm not kidding. 110 00:04:54,927 --> 00:04:57,797 Um, she thinks that Jack is going to, um, 111 00:04:57,864 --> 00:04:59,732 promote Diane into a powerful position 112 00:04:59,799 --> 00:05:01,668 where she could potentially hurt the company. 113 00:05:01,734 --> 00:05:03,469 Now, I don't see how that's even possible, 114 00:05:03,536 --> 00:05:06,606 but if he does, she's going to go to the board 115 00:05:06,673 --> 00:05:08,007 and have him removed. 116 00:05:08,074 --> 00:05:11,177 And I assume have her installed as CEO. 117 00:05:11,244 --> 00:05:14,180 >> Zelda: It sounds like a nightmare. 118 00:05:14,247 --> 00:05:15,281 Is there a book in it? 119 00:05:15,348 --> 00:05:17,950 [ Traci laughing ] >> Traci: Don't even joke 120 00:05:18,017 --> 00:05:19,519 about that. 121 00:05:19,585 --> 00:05:23,222 You know, the real punchline is that Ashley is doing 122 00:05:23,289 --> 00:05:25,358 the exact same thing to Tucker. 123 00:05:25,425 --> 00:05:28,861 She wants to, um, give him a powerful position 124 00:05:28,928 --> 00:05:31,431 so that she has an ally on the inside 125 00:05:31,497 --> 00:05:32,899 and it is making me crazy. 126 00:05:32,965 --> 00:05:34,133 >> Zelda: Well, I can see why. 127 00:05:34,200 --> 00:05:36,202 >> Traci: You know, Zelda, I sort of always felt 128 00:05:36,269 --> 00:05:37,670 like I was the peacemaker. 129 00:05:37,737 --> 00:05:40,173 I was the voice of reason inside the family, 130 00:05:40,239 --> 00:05:43,009 but this time, I'm telling you, I don't know what to do. 131 00:05:43,076 --> 00:05:45,311 I mean, this battle is so far out of control. 132 00:05:45,378 --> 00:05:47,914 I'm afraid that if it drags on much longer, 133 00:05:47,980 --> 00:05:50,883 we're all going to be scarred for life. 134 00:05:50,950 --> 00:05:52,919 >> Jack: Emily, read me the last three bullet points. 135 00:05:52,985 --> 00:05:55,188 >> Emily: "Diane's past career as an award-winning, 136 00:05:55,254 --> 00:05:58,191 internationally renowned architect, an integral member 137 00:05:58,257 --> 00:06:01,260 of Jabot's PR department, the mother of Kyle Abbott, 138 00:06:01,327 --> 00:06:03,463 CEO of Marchetti." 139 00:06:03,529 --> 00:06:04,664 >> Jack: Excellent. 140 00:06:04,731 --> 00:06:06,232 >> Emily: Should we include mention of your 141 00:06:06,299 --> 00:06:07,133 upcoming wedding? 142 00:06:07,200 --> 00:06:08,167 >> Jack: Yeah, absolutely. 143 00:06:08,234 --> 00:06:11,204 That's an excellent idea, Emily. Yeah, Jabot 144 00:06:11,270 --> 00:06:12,739 is an Abbott family business. 145 00:06:12,805 --> 00:06:16,843 Diane is about to become a vital part of both. 146 00:06:16,909 --> 00:06:18,678 >> Billy: What I would like to say is, 147 00:06:18,745 --> 00:06:22,248 "I appreciate your devotion to the company." 148 00:06:22,315 --> 00:06:24,450 However, I'm going to point out that we've had 149 00:06:24,517 --> 00:06:26,753 more conversations about this existential threat 150 00:06:26,819 --> 00:06:30,690 from Diane than we've had on, you know, R&D. 151 00:06:30,757 --> 00:06:32,325 >> Ashley: Was I just reprimanded? 152 00:06:32,391 --> 00:06:33,659 >> Billy: No. 153 00:06:33,726 --> 00:06:34,894 It's a statement of fact. 154 00:06:34,961 --> 00:06:37,263 Ashley, Diane is not a comic book supervillain, okay? 155 00:06:37,330 --> 00:06:38,865 She doesn't have special powers. 156 00:06:38,931 --> 00:06:40,533 She doesn't even have a seat on the board-- 157 00:06:40,600 --> 00:06:41,534 >> Ashley: Yet. 158 00:06:41,601 --> 00:06:43,436 >> Billy: Our board is made up of family members. 159 00:06:43,503 --> 00:06:46,773 They're Abbotts and Lauren and a few others 160 00:06:46,839 --> 00:06:48,708 who you claim are now on your side. 161 00:06:48,775 --> 00:06:51,377 >> Ashley: They're on my side because they're committed 162 00:06:51,444 --> 00:06:54,347 to protecting the company from the havoc that Diane always 163 00:06:54,413 --> 00:06:55,515 brings with her. 164 00:06:55,581 --> 00:06:58,284 >> Billy: No, I understand that's-- that's how you see it. 165 00:06:58,351 --> 00:06:59,852 But there are checks and balances in place 166 00:06:59,919 --> 00:07:01,220 to make sure that something like that 167 00:07:01,287 --> 00:07:02,789 doesn't happen, and I can't imagine 168 00:07:02,855 --> 00:07:05,024 Diane waking up one day, and wanting to burn down-- 169 00:07:05,091 --> 00:07:07,960 >> Ashley: I can imagine her doing anything, okay? 170 00:07:08,027 --> 00:07:09,996 All right, I can. 171 00:07:10,062 --> 00:07:11,664 That Gloria, do you remember her? 172 00:07:11,731 --> 00:07:13,132 She caused a lot of damage. 173 00:07:13,199 --> 00:07:14,367 >> Billy: Yes, I do. 174 00:07:14,433 --> 00:07:16,402 And Jabot is fine because of those 175 00:07:16,469 --> 00:07:17,570 checks and balances. 176 00:07:17,637 --> 00:07:19,372 >> Ashley: It's the balancing part that I'm talking about, 177 00:07:19,438 --> 00:07:20,339 Billy, all right? 178 00:07:20,406 --> 00:07:21,774 We've got parties that are willing and able to 179 00:07:21,841 --> 00:07:24,577 act pre-emptively to prevent another Gloria from happening. 180 00:07:24,644 --> 00:07:26,612 That's all, okay? That's all. 181 00:07:26,679 --> 00:07:29,515 >> Billy: Diane is not Gloria, all right? 182 00:07:29,582 --> 00:07:31,250 I don't think she would tamper with the product 183 00:07:31,317 --> 00:07:32,852 the way that Gloria-- >> Ashley: She's worse 184 00:07:32,919 --> 00:07:34,420 than Gloria and I shudder to think 185 00:07:34,487 --> 00:07:36,055 about what she's capable of. 186 00:07:36,122 --> 00:07:39,058 >> Billy: Why would Diane want to destroy the company? 187 00:07:39,125 --> 00:07:41,027 If she marries Jack, she's got a vested interest 188 00:07:41,093 --> 00:07:42,762 in its success. 189 00:07:42,829 --> 00:07:45,364 >> Ashley: It's assuming that the marriage would be 190 00:07:45,431 --> 00:07:48,634 legitimate and not some kind of long-game con 191 00:07:48,701 --> 00:07:49,435 that she's running. 192 00:07:49,502 --> 00:07:51,470 >> Billy: Okay. 193 00:07:51,537 --> 00:07:53,239 Why don't you just tell me who you've talked to? 194 00:07:53,306 --> 00:07:55,107 >> Ashley: Abby. 195 00:07:55,174 --> 00:07:56,142 Abby. Okay? 196 00:07:56,209 --> 00:07:58,477 I have her support. Full stop. 197 00:07:58,544 --> 00:07:59,645 Traci. 198 00:07:59,712 --> 00:08:01,013 [ Billy laughing ] No, Traci. 199 00:08:01,080 --> 00:08:02,882 Well, granted she wants to keep peace in the family, 200 00:08:02,949 --> 00:08:04,851 but the only way to keep peace is to keep Diane 201 00:08:04,917 --> 00:08:06,552 far away from this company. 202 00:08:06,619 --> 00:08:08,788 It's only a matter of time before Traci comes around 203 00:08:08,855 --> 00:08:10,723 to my way of thinking. 204 00:08:10,790 --> 00:08:13,226 >> Billy: Congratulations, Ashley. You got one definite 205 00:08:13,292 --> 00:08:15,228 who just happens to be your daughter, 206 00:08:15,294 --> 00:08:18,531 and then a "maybe-kinda." 207 00:08:18,598 --> 00:08:22,702 It's a hell of a coalition you're building. 208 00:08:22,768 --> 00:08:24,637 >> Kyle: I'm late for a meeting, and really, 209 00:08:24,704 --> 00:08:26,973 what is there to even discuss? 210 00:08:27,039 --> 00:08:28,841 >> Summer: Us. 211 00:08:28,908 --> 00:08:31,177 Everything that's happened, how we're going to 212 00:08:31,244 --> 00:08:32,712 get through it? 213 00:08:32,778 --> 00:08:36,983 Kyle, you've got to know how sorry I am for everything. 214 00:08:37,049 --> 00:08:41,020 Hey, your-- your mom has forgiven me. 215 00:08:41,087 --> 00:08:42,221 Did she tell you that? 216 00:08:42,288 --> 00:08:43,789 >> Kyle: She mentioned it. 217 00:08:43,856 --> 00:08:48,327 >> Summer: Well, I'm hoping that you can forgive me too. 218 00:08:48,394 --> 00:08:50,830 Look, I know there's no excuse 219 00:08:50,897 --> 00:08:54,000 for anything that I did. 220 00:08:54,066 --> 00:08:58,471 I just miss you so much. 221 00:08:58,537 --> 00:09:01,707 >> Kyle: None of this is us talking. 222 00:09:01,774 --> 00:09:04,677 It's you trying to convince me to let go of my anger 223 00:09:04,744 --> 00:09:06,846 and accept what you did, but that's not going to happen 224 00:09:06,913 --> 00:09:08,281 with one conversation. 225 00:09:08,347 --> 00:09:09,949 It's going to take time. 226 00:09:10,016 --> 00:09:12,885 Maybe a lot of time, if I can even get there. 227 00:09:12,952 --> 00:09:17,290 So, I repeat, what is there to say? 228 00:09:17,356 --> 00:09:21,260 >> Summer: Kyle, I love you so much. 229 00:09:21,327 --> 00:09:25,464 I was afraid, I was confused when my mom 230 00:09:25,531 --> 00:09:26,766 first reached out to me. 231 00:09:26,832 --> 00:09:30,836 >> Kyle: Okay, if you were so confused and afraid, 232 00:09:30,903 --> 00:09:33,005 Why didn't you come to me? 233 00:09:33,072 --> 00:09:36,642 You slept in another room for weeks while I begged you 234 00:09:36,709 --> 00:09:39,245 to talk to me, confide in me. 235 00:09:39,312 --> 00:09:41,948 You could have let me comfort you for your loss. 236 00:09:42,014 --> 00:09:44,216 Hell, you could have shared the same bed so I could 237 00:09:44,283 --> 00:09:46,786 hold you at night, but you couldn't do that. 238 00:09:46,852 --> 00:09:48,821 And I accepted it. 239 00:09:48,888 --> 00:09:52,625 I put your feelings first ahead of my own. 240 00:09:52,692 --> 00:09:57,163 So, I'm going now and I assume you will give me the same time 241 00:09:57,229 --> 00:09:59,632 and space I gave you. 242 00:10:06,172 --> 00:10:09,608 >> Summer: Kyle, I just-- [ Kyle sighing ] 243 00:10:09,675 --> 00:10:13,279 >> Kyle: What's that? 244 00:10:13,346 --> 00:10:16,115 >> Summer: Nothing. 245 00:10:16,182 --> 00:10:18,250 There's nothing that needs to be said right now. I'm sorry. 246 00:10:18,317 --> 00:10:29,595 I'll give you all the time and space you need. 247 00:10:29,662 --> 00:10:32,598 [ door clicks closed ] >> Diane: I didn't mean 248 00:10:32,665 --> 00:10:34,367 to eavesdrop. 249 00:10:34,433 --> 00:10:35,701 >> Summer: You heard all that? 250 00:10:35,768 --> 00:10:38,070 >> Diane: Yeah, I just feel terrible 251 00:10:38,137 --> 00:10:42,641 that the two of you are going through this. 252 00:10:42,708 --> 00:10:46,012 >> Summer: So, what do you think? 253 00:10:46,078 --> 00:10:47,346 Have I lost him? 254 00:10:49,215 --> 00:10:51,884 >> Traci: I'm just so tempted to get on an airplane 255 00:10:51,951 --> 00:10:53,486 and fly to New York just to get away 256 00:10:53,552 --> 00:10:54,620 from the tension in the house. 257 00:10:54,687 --> 00:10:56,355 >> Zelda: Then, why don't you do it? 258 00:10:56,422 --> 00:10:59,091 Come to Manhattan with me, and then you can write 259 00:10:59,158 --> 00:11:01,293 about the drama instead of living it. 260 00:11:01,360 --> 00:11:04,263 >> Traci: It is so tempting, but running away 261 00:11:04,330 --> 00:11:06,065 is not the answer. 262 00:11:06,132 --> 00:11:08,200 I have got to fix this. 263 00:11:08,267 --> 00:11:10,136 Or at least try. 264 00:11:10,202 --> 00:11:13,506 You know, Jack and Ashley always felt 265 00:11:13,572 --> 00:11:15,641 that Jabot was Daddy's legacy. 266 00:11:15,708 --> 00:11:17,176 It's not. 267 00:11:17,243 --> 00:11:19,378 It's the family. 268 00:11:19,445 --> 00:11:22,214 Our family is John Abbott's legacy, 269 00:11:22,281 --> 00:11:25,051 and I've got to find a way to make Jack and Ashley 270 00:11:25,117 --> 00:11:28,154 focus on that. 271 00:11:28,220 --> 00:11:32,425 I love you so much and I don't want to go away again. 272 00:11:32,491 --> 00:11:37,363 Please, won't you let me stay? 273 00:11:37,430 --> 00:11:39,665 >> John: Well, will you do plan to continue school? 274 00:11:39,732 --> 00:11:40,900 >> Traci: Well, of course I do. 275 00:11:40,966 --> 00:11:44,003 I-- I just want to be around my family and my friends. 276 00:11:44,070 --> 00:11:46,372 [ John laughing ] >> John: You know, honey, I had 277 00:11:46,439 --> 00:11:48,641 hoped you'd make this decision. 278 00:11:48,707 --> 00:11:49,308 >> Traci: Yeah? 279 00:11:49,375 --> 00:11:50,509 >> John: Yes. 280 00:11:50,576 --> 00:11:52,945 I have loved having you girls home. 281 00:11:53,012 --> 00:11:55,748 I mean, for the first time, all of our family together, 282 00:11:55,815 --> 00:11:58,050 after all these years, I dreaded the idea 283 00:11:58,117 --> 00:11:58,984 of you leaving. 284 00:11:59,051 --> 00:12:00,753 [ Traci chuckling ] >> Traci: Why didn't you 285 00:12:00,820 --> 00:12:01,720 tell me? 286 00:12:01,787 --> 00:12:03,155 >> John: Well, because you made your decision. 287 00:12:03,222 --> 00:12:04,590 I didn't want to influence it. 288 00:12:04,657 --> 00:12:06,659 >> Traci: And I didn't want to disappoint you. 289 00:12:06,725 --> 00:12:09,462 [ Traci laughing ] >> John: You know something, 290 00:12:09,528 --> 00:12:10,663 young lady? 291 00:12:10,729 --> 00:12:12,264 >> Traci: What? 292 00:12:12,331 --> 00:12:15,434 >> John: I think we got here failure to communicate. 293 00:12:15,501 --> 00:12:17,636 [ both laughing ] >> Traci: Dad, I think 294 00:12:17,703 --> 00:12:18,971 we ought to talk more. 295 00:12:19,038 --> 00:12:20,339 >> John: Especially, since you're going to 296 00:12:20,406 --> 00:12:22,174 be here now. Let's do that. 297 00:12:22,241 --> 00:12:24,110 >> Traci: Oh, we will. 298 00:12:24,176 --> 00:12:26,445 I promise we will. 299 00:12:26,512 --> 00:12:29,115 Thanks for being so understanding, Dad. 300 00:12:29,181 --> 00:12:32,084 >> John: Have I told you something lately? 301 00:12:32,151 --> 00:12:33,919 Awful good having you home again. 302 00:12:33,986 --> 00:12:36,322 [ both laughing ] >> Traci: Well, it's wonderful 303 00:12:36,388 --> 00:12:38,757 to be home. 304 00:12:38,824 --> 00:12:41,927 Especially since I have a super neat dad. 305 00:12:41,994 --> 00:12:42,828 >> John: Super neat? 306 00:12:42,895 --> 00:12:44,964 >> Traci: [ laughing ] Yeah. 307 00:12:45,030 --> 00:12:46,799 Super, super neat. 308 00:12:46,866 --> 00:12:48,434 >> John: I love you. 309 00:12:48,501 --> 00:12:56,575 [ both chuckling ] [ Traci sighing in relief ] 310 00:12:56,642 --> 00:12:59,145 [ Traci sighing ] >> Zelda: You know, 311 00:12:59,211 --> 00:13:02,281 I have watched you write your way out 312 00:13:02,348 --> 00:13:05,885 of a million tricky situations. 313 00:13:05,951 --> 00:13:08,721 Now, you are going to have to tackle this one 314 00:13:08,787 --> 00:13:10,222 the exact same way. 315 00:13:10,289 --> 00:13:11,824 Head on. 316 00:13:11,891 --> 00:13:15,895 Underneath that sweet, measured personality of yours 317 00:13:15,961 --> 00:13:18,130 is a will of iron. 318 00:13:18,197 --> 00:13:20,266 [ Traci laughing ] >> Traci: I don't know 319 00:13:20,332 --> 00:13:23,669 about that, but you're right. 320 00:13:23,736 --> 00:13:24,770 I will do it. 321 00:13:24,837 --> 00:13:27,773 I-- I will try to find a way for-- for Jack and Ashley 322 00:13:27,840 --> 00:13:30,042 to understand that peace is the only way, 323 00:13:30,109 --> 00:13:32,178 even if I have to slap them upside the head with it 324 00:13:32,244 --> 00:13:33,546 to make them see. 325 00:13:33,612 --> 00:13:34,513 >> Zelda: That's the spirit. 326 00:13:34,580 --> 00:13:35,347 That's it. 327 00:13:35,414 --> 00:13:38,684 [ Traci laughing ] >> Ashley: You need 328 00:13:38,751 --> 00:13:41,387 to check yourself, Billy, before you dismiss me 329 00:13:41,453 --> 00:13:42,388 and my concerns. 330 00:13:42,454 --> 00:13:43,956 >> Billy: I understand your concerns, Ash, 331 00:13:44,023 --> 00:13:46,158 I just don't agree with them. 332 00:13:46,225 --> 00:13:48,661 And I'm going to double down on what I said the last time 333 00:13:48,727 --> 00:13:49,528 we had this conversation. 334 00:13:49,595 --> 00:13:51,197 You try to oust Jack from this company, 335 00:13:51,263 --> 00:13:52,731 I'm gonna fight you on it. 336 00:13:52,798 --> 00:13:55,234 >> Ashley: You're such a kiss ass, aren't you? 337 00:13:55,301 --> 00:13:57,036 When you're so beholden to your big brother 338 00:13:57,102 --> 00:13:59,505 for letting you back in, you're sitting 339 00:13:59,572 --> 00:14:02,374 in your big chair, you're willing to ignore 340 00:14:02,441 --> 00:14:04,176 the wolf that's waiting outside the door, 341 00:14:04,243 --> 00:14:07,012 just waiting to sink her fangs into this company? 342 00:14:07,079 --> 00:14:08,080 >> Billy: You gotta stop, Ash. 343 00:14:08,147 --> 00:14:09,248 You're embarrassing yourself. 344 00:14:09,315 --> 00:14:10,783 >> Ashley: What's embarrassing, is your ignorance, Billy. 345 00:14:10,849 --> 00:14:12,218 >> Billy: This is out of control. 346 00:14:12,284 --> 00:14:14,119 And I'm going to believe this is Tucker 347 00:14:14,186 --> 00:14:16,655 pushing you to this extreme, getting you all riled up 348 00:14:16,722 --> 00:14:18,390 about something that hasn't happened. 349 00:14:18,457 --> 00:14:20,059 Ashley, he's using you. 350 00:14:20,125 --> 00:14:22,428 >> Ashley: Okay, so the chauvinist is back, right? 351 00:14:22,494 --> 00:14:24,230 Because God forbid your sister has an opinion 352 00:14:24,296 --> 00:14:25,564 that's valid on her own. 353 00:14:25,631 --> 00:14:28,267 >> Billy: I just expect better from you, okay? 354 00:14:28,334 --> 00:14:30,135 Either that or he's just playing 355 00:14:30,202 --> 00:14:33,372 into this whole worry about Diane. 356 00:14:33,439 --> 00:14:35,341 He's making you believe that it's you and him 357 00:14:35,407 --> 00:14:37,243 against the world and it's total BS. 358 00:14:37,309 --> 00:14:38,777 >> Ashley: What's BS is every word 359 00:14:38,844 --> 00:14:40,613 that's coming out of your mouth. 360 00:14:40,679 --> 00:14:42,348 >> Billy: Okay, so, let's just run this back 361 00:14:42,414 --> 00:14:43,249 for a second, okay? 362 00:14:43,315 --> 00:14:44,717 Let's say that you succeed and you get Jack 363 00:14:44,783 --> 00:14:46,018 kicked out of this company. 364 00:14:46,085 --> 00:14:47,353 And who's next? Me? 365 00:14:47,419 --> 00:14:49,121 Because I'm beholden? 366 00:14:49,188 --> 00:14:50,956 Then, who's going to run the day-to-day? 367 00:14:51,023 --> 00:14:52,791 Abby and Traci? No. 368 00:14:52,858 --> 00:14:54,426 Kyle and Summer? No. 369 00:14:54,493 --> 00:14:55,461 They run a subsidiary. 370 00:14:55,527 --> 00:14:58,797 So, that leaves you and Tucker, the king and queen 371 00:14:58,864 --> 00:14:59,698 of the castle. 372 00:14:59,765 --> 00:15:02,001 Which works out perfect for Tucker, right? 373 00:15:02,067 --> 00:15:03,302 It's exactly what he wanted. 374 00:15:03,369 --> 00:15:04,470 >> Ashley: Oh, my God. 375 00:15:04,536 --> 00:15:06,538 >> Billy: You remember that he's the one that asked Diane 376 00:15:06,605 --> 00:15:08,707 to funnel him confidential financial records, 377 00:15:08,774 --> 00:15:09,842 which Diane refused to do. 378 00:15:09,908 --> 00:15:11,677 >> Ashley: Please, just stop! 379 00:15:11,744 --> 00:15:13,812 You have no concept at all of my relationship with Tucker! 380 00:15:13,879 --> 00:15:15,848 >> Billy: What I do know is that Tucker has wanted 381 00:15:15,914 --> 00:15:17,416 this company since the day he stepped foot 382 00:15:17,483 --> 00:15:19,285 back in this city and he still wants it. 383 00:15:19,351 --> 00:15:21,020 So let me just tell you right now, 384 00:15:21,086 --> 00:15:22,388 I'm not gonna let that happen. 385 00:15:22,454 --> 00:15:24,123 I am Team Jack all the way. 386 00:15:24,189 --> 00:15:26,091 >> Jack: I'm relieved to know I can count on you 387 00:15:26,158 --> 00:15:27,893 against our sister's relentless onslaught. 388 00:15:27,960 --> 00:15:30,829 >> Ashley: Look at this little boys club. Such a joke. 389 00:15:30,896 --> 00:15:32,831 >> Jack: I think the joke's on you for allowing Tucker 390 00:15:32,898 --> 00:15:34,667 to worm his way back into your heart. 391 00:15:34,733 --> 00:15:35,868 >> Ashley: Really? 392 00:15:35,934 --> 00:15:37,303 Well, you got sucked into Diane, didn't you? Just like that. 393 00:15:37,369 --> 00:15:38,237 >> Billy: No, it's you. 394 00:15:38,304 --> 00:15:39,305 Tucker has suckered you. 395 00:15:39,371 --> 00:15:40,939 >> Ashley: You know, I've had enough of you, Billy. 396 00:15:41,006 --> 00:15:42,174 Why don't you just take a walk? 397 00:15:42,241 --> 00:15:44,109 >> Jack: Who the hell are you talking to like that? 398 00:15:44,176 --> 00:15:45,944 >> Ashley: You don't really have any business, do you? 399 00:15:46,011 --> 00:15:48,113 Sitting behind that desk, pretending that you know 400 00:15:48,180 --> 00:15:50,649 how to run a company, considering your long history 401 00:15:50,716 --> 00:15:52,518 of poor judgment calls. 402 00:15:52,584 --> 00:15:55,354 Didn't you pass out when you were 16 in the snow? 403 00:15:55,421 --> 00:15:57,690 You almost died because you were drunk. 404 00:15:57,756 --> 00:16:00,559 Granted you were just a kid, but not that long ago, 405 00:16:00,626 --> 00:16:02,961 didn't you lose the what, the company yacht 406 00:16:03,028 --> 00:16:04,997 in a poker game? 407 00:16:05,064 --> 00:16:06,832 I mean, seriously, Billy, I don't think 408 00:16:06,899 --> 00:16:10,035 you should even be a part of this conversation, so... 409 00:16:10,102 --> 00:16:11,970 >> Billy: You know I disagreed with her, Jack, 410 00:16:12,037 --> 00:16:13,339 So, I guess, that's what I deserve. 411 00:16:13,405 --> 00:16:16,108 >> Jack: I'm afraid our sister is so blinded by her hatred 412 00:16:16,175 --> 00:16:17,576 she can't think straight. 413 00:16:17,643 --> 00:16:20,012 Pretty soon, she's going to come to regret that. 414 00:16:20,079 --> 00:16:21,246 >> Ashley: Was that a threat? 415 00:16:21,313 --> 00:16:23,482 >> Jack: You take that anyway you would like it, Ashley. 416 00:16:23,549 --> 00:16:25,184 >> Ashley: Okay, well, you're going to be sorry 417 00:16:25,250 --> 00:16:27,886 for invalidating me, Jack, because you are so brainwashed 418 00:16:27,953 --> 00:16:29,688 you don't know what the hell you're doing anymore. 419 00:16:29,755 --> 00:16:30,689 >> Jack: Wow. 420 00:16:30,756 --> 00:16:38,130 [ phone chiming ] >> Billy: That's from Traci 421 00:16:38,197 --> 00:16:38,864 calling a family meeting. 422 00:16:38,931 --> 00:16:39,732 No excuses. 423 00:16:39,798 --> 00:16:40,632 You get the same thing. 424 00:16:40,699 --> 00:16:41,533 >> Ashley: Yeah. What happened? 425 00:16:41,600 --> 00:16:43,068 >> Jack: You think it's Harrison? 426 00:16:43,135 --> 00:16:44,002 >> Ashley: We gotta go. 427 00:16:44,069 --> 00:16:45,637 Come on. 428 00:16:54,012 --> 00:16:55,814 >> Diane: Summer, I'm so sorry. 429 00:16:55,881 --> 00:16:58,717 You must be feeling so helpless and-- 430 00:16:58,784 --> 00:17:01,153 and scared. 431 00:17:01,220 --> 00:17:02,888 >> Summer: I shouldn't have said anything. 432 00:17:02,955 --> 00:17:06,392 >> Diane: Why not? 433 00:17:06,458 --> 00:17:07,993 >> Summer: 'Cause I wish that I didn't feel 434 00:17:08,060 --> 00:17:10,863 the need to go to my mother-in-law 435 00:17:10,929 --> 00:17:11,930 about any of this. 436 00:17:11,997 --> 00:17:14,500 [ Diane chuckling ] >> Diane: Well, I-- I want you 437 00:17:14,566 --> 00:17:15,801 to know that I'm here for you. 438 00:17:15,868 --> 00:17:22,174 However I can be. No judgment. 439 00:17:22,241 --> 00:17:24,143 >> Summer: Diane, if you... 440 00:17:24,209 --> 00:17:27,946 meant what you said about feeling... 441 00:17:28,013 --> 00:17:32,684 responsible about what was set in motion, 442 00:17:32,751 --> 00:17:36,021 then maybe, this is a way to make amends. 443 00:17:36,088 --> 00:17:39,057 Help me and Kyle through this. 444 00:17:39,124 --> 00:17:42,661 Look, when I look into his eyes, I can see that he's 445 00:17:42,728 --> 00:17:45,297 in so much pain and... 446 00:17:45,364 --> 00:17:47,032 he's so disillusioned with me. 447 00:17:47,099 --> 00:17:49,802 He's so cold. 448 00:17:49,868 --> 00:17:51,870 >> Diane: Well, Jack has looked at me that way 449 00:17:51,937 --> 00:17:56,675 many times over the years, and when someone you care about 450 00:17:56,742 --> 00:18:00,546 is disappointed in you, it's-- it's heartbreaking. 451 00:18:00,612 --> 00:18:02,247 But that's the past for us. 452 00:18:02,314 --> 00:18:04,583 And I am hoping that will soon be the case 453 00:18:04,650 --> 00:18:05,584 for you and Kyle. 454 00:18:05,651 --> 00:18:08,253 >> Summer: But the difference is-- is Jack kept 455 00:18:08,320 --> 00:18:10,255 his distance from you until you earned his trust. 456 00:18:10,322 --> 00:18:13,292 I had Kyle's trust. 457 00:18:13,358 --> 00:18:14,226 And I broke it. 458 00:18:14,293 --> 00:18:16,094 I mean, I-- I-- I shut him out. 459 00:18:16,161 --> 00:18:18,931 I-- I didn't trust him with my secrets, 460 00:18:18,997 --> 00:18:19,898 with my feelings. 461 00:18:19,965 --> 00:18:25,204 I-- I put my mom first. 462 00:18:25,270 --> 00:18:27,272 >> Diane: Well, I have spoken to Kyle 463 00:18:27,339 --> 00:18:31,143 and I will speak to him again because-- [ sighing ] 464 00:18:31,210 --> 00:18:34,046 Look, I understand why you made the choices you did 465 00:18:34,112 --> 00:18:37,683 and I am not going to hold it against you. 466 00:18:37,749 --> 00:18:40,519 This-- this feud I have with Phyllis 467 00:18:40,586 --> 00:18:43,956 started years ago, before you were even born. 468 00:18:44,022 --> 00:18:46,792 But now, it seems like our children are suffering 469 00:18:46,859 --> 00:18:48,994 because of it. 470 00:18:49,061 --> 00:18:52,764 So believe me when I say that despite everything, 471 00:18:52,831 --> 00:18:55,367 I will do whatever I can to help you and Kyle 472 00:18:55,434 --> 00:18:57,402 find each other again. 473 00:18:57,469 --> 00:19:00,105 Find the love you share. 474 00:19:00,172 --> 00:19:03,442 This family has had enough conflict and chaos 475 00:19:03,509 --> 00:19:08,013 and it-- it just needs more love like yours and Kyle's. 476 00:19:08,080 --> 00:19:11,049 >> Summer: Thank you, Diane. 477 00:19:11,116 --> 00:19:13,886 Thank you. 478 00:19:13,952 --> 00:19:17,523 Okay, I need to pull myself together 479 00:19:17,589 --> 00:19:19,825 before I go into the office. 480 00:19:19,892 --> 00:19:22,327 >> Diane: Of course. 481 00:19:30,903 --> 00:19:35,674 [ Diane sighing ] [ both laughing ] 482 00:19:35,741 --> 00:19:36,608 >> Traci: Diane. 483 00:19:36,675 --> 00:19:39,111 >> Diane: Oh, good morning. 484 00:19:39,177 --> 00:19:40,913 >> Traci: Um, may I introduce Zelda? 485 00:19:40,979 --> 00:19:42,781 This is my agent from New York. 486 00:19:42,848 --> 00:19:44,950 >> Zelda: It's a pleasure to meet you, Diane. 487 00:19:45,017 --> 00:19:46,018 >> Diane: Likewise. 488 00:19:46,084 --> 00:19:49,021 >> Zelda: Now, really, I am so happy to meet you. 489 00:19:49,087 --> 00:19:53,692 I handle fiction, not memoirs, but I suspect you have got 490 00:19:53,759 --> 00:19:55,561 one hell of a book in you. 491 00:19:55,627 --> 00:19:58,463 >> Diane: Whereas I keep hoping people are getting tired 492 00:19:58,530 --> 00:19:59,464 of hearing about me. 493 00:19:59,531 --> 00:20:01,800 It sure would make my life a lot easier. 494 00:20:01,867 --> 00:20:03,268 >> Zelda: No, not at all. 495 00:20:03,335 --> 00:20:04,102 >> Summer: Hello. 496 00:20:04,169 --> 00:20:06,772 >> Zelda: Oh, you must be Summer. 497 00:20:06,838 --> 00:20:07,773 >> Summer: Yes. 498 00:20:07,839 --> 00:20:10,776 >> Zelda: I'm Zelda, Traci's agent. I have heard 499 00:20:10,842 --> 00:20:13,145 all about you from Traci. 500 00:20:13,211 --> 00:20:14,012 All good. 501 00:20:14,079 --> 00:20:15,514 [ both chuckling ] >> Summer: Okay, well, 502 00:20:15,581 --> 00:20:17,282 that's nice to hear. 503 00:20:17,349 --> 00:20:19,184 What's going on? 504 00:20:19,251 --> 00:20:20,919 >> Traci: Oh, just a shot in the dark, 505 00:20:20,986 --> 00:20:22,487 but I have to try. 506 00:20:22,554 --> 00:20:24,389 >> Diane: Try what? 507 00:20:24,456 --> 00:20:25,924 >> Traci: Um-- Oh. 508 00:20:25,991 --> 00:20:27,326 >> Jack: Zelda Winford. 509 00:20:27,392 --> 00:20:29,628 I didn't know you were in town. 510 00:20:29,695 --> 00:20:30,729 >> Zelda: You know me. 511 00:20:30,796 --> 00:20:32,097 Always full of surprises. 512 00:20:32,164 --> 00:20:32,998 >> Jack: You always are. 513 00:20:33,065 --> 00:20:33,665 Excuse me. 514 00:20:33,732 --> 00:20:34,833 Uh, everything all right? 515 00:20:34,900 --> 00:20:37,302 Uh, when I got your text, I worried that it was Harrison. 516 00:20:37,369 --> 00:20:39,471 >> Diane: No, he's upstairs with the nanny, 517 00:20:39,538 --> 00:20:40,639 playing with cars. 518 00:20:40,706 --> 00:20:43,542 >> Jack: So then the urgent family meeting is-- 519 00:20:43,609 --> 00:20:45,644 >> Traci: Are Billy and Ashley right behind you? 520 00:20:45,711 --> 00:20:47,079 >> Jack: We were in the office together 521 00:20:47,145 --> 00:20:48,013 when you summoned us here. 522 00:20:48,080 --> 00:20:49,014 Here they are now. 523 00:20:49,081 --> 00:20:50,215 >> Traci: Okay, all good. Good. 524 00:20:50,282 --> 00:20:53,051 Thank you so much for coming over so quickly. 525 00:20:53,118 --> 00:20:54,620 >> Billy: Is everything okay, Trace? 526 00:20:54,686 --> 00:20:55,721 >> Ashley: Should we be worried? 527 00:20:55,787 --> 00:20:56,455 >> Traci: No, no. 528 00:20:56,521 --> 00:20:57,222 Everything's fine. It's fine. 529 00:20:57,289 --> 00:20:58,056 It's not Harrison. 530 00:20:58,123 --> 00:20:58,957 Everything's good. 531 00:20:59,024 --> 00:21:00,225 Uh, you remember Zelda? 532 00:21:00,292 --> 00:21:01,360 >> Ashley: Of course. 533 00:21:01,426 --> 00:21:02,494 It's nice to see you again. 534 00:21:02,561 --> 00:21:03,996 >> Zelda: Nice to see you, Ashley. 535 00:21:04,062 --> 00:21:04,730 >> Billy: Hey, Zelda. 536 00:21:04,796 --> 00:21:05,864 It's Billy. 537 00:21:05,931 --> 00:21:07,666 We met years ago when I was in Manhattan to visit Traci. 538 00:21:07,733 --> 00:21:09,401 >> Zelda: Yes, we all had dinner together. 539 00:21:09,468 --> 00:21:12,371 >> Jack: We did. That little Armenian place on Second Avenue. 540 00:21:12,437 --> 00:21:13,572 Lamb chops in the city. 541 00:21:13,639 --> 00:21:15,707 >> Zelda: Excellent memory. 542 00:21:15,774 --> 00:21:17,743 >> Traci: Okay, well, we're waiting for one more. 543 00:21:17,809 --> 00:21:20,512 So until then, does anybody need anything? 544 00:21:20,579 --> 00:21:21,480 Some-- something to drink? 545 00:21:21,546 --> 00:21:23,048 Um, okay. 546 00:21:23,115 --> 00:21:26,084 >> Zelda: Well, it seems like the gang's all here, almost. 547 00:21:26,151 --> 00:21:28,720 So, I am going to get out of your hair. 548 00:21:28,787 --> 00:21:31,223 >> Traci: I'm going to try to get back to the club to say 549 00:21:31,289 --> 00:21:32,758 goodbye before you leave, okay? 550 00:21:32,824 --> 00:21:34,593 >> Zelda: I'm not going to hold you to that. 551 00:21:34,660 --> 00:21:36,128 You've got a job to do. 552 00:21:36,194 --> 00:21:37,396 Go get 'em, tiger. 553 00:21:37,462 --> 00:21:39,197 >> Traci: Thank you. 554 00:21:39,264 --> 00:21:40,465 >> Diane: Goodbye. 555 00:21:40,532 --> 00:21:42,701 >> Jack: Bye, Zelda. 556 00:21:42,768 --> 00:21:43,769 >> Zelda: Hello. 557 00:21:43,835 --> 00:21:45,203 >> Kyle: Aunt Traci, I got your text 558 00:21:45,270 --> 00:21:46,271 as I was driving to work. 559 00:21:46,338 --> 00:21:47,005 Is Harrison okay? 560 00:21:47,072 --> 00:21:48,306 >> Traci: Yes, everything's fine. 561 00:21:48,373 --> 00:21:49,608 Harrison's fine, honey. 562 00:21:49,675 --> 00:21:51,977 Um, I'm sorry, there was no real emergency, per se, 563 00:21:52,044 --> 00:21:56,114 but what I have to talk about is really urgent. 564 00:21:56,181 --> 00:21:58,583 Summer, Diane, I hope you'll understand 565 00:21:58,650 --> 00:22:00,519 when I ask you to please excuse us 566 00:22:00,585 --> 00:22:02,754 while we discuss some private family matters. 567 00:22:02,821 --> 00:22:04,790 >> Jack: Diane is part of this family now. 568 00:22:04,856 --> 00:22:06,024 Every bit as much as Summer is. 569 00:22:06,091 --> 00:22:07,826 >> Ashley: Well, then I guess I should ask Tucker 570 00:22:07,893 --> 00:22:08,727 to join us as well. 571 00:22:08,794 --> 00:22:10,195 >> Billy: This should be exciting. 572 00:22:10,262 --> 00:22:11,930 >> Jack: So you're intent on forcing this guy 573 00:22:11,997 --> 00:22:12,731 down our throats? 574 00:22:12,798 --> 00:22:14,366 >> Ashley: Look who's talking, Jack. 575 00:22:14,433 --> 00:22:15,033 >> Traci: Enough. 576 00:22:15,100 --> 00:22:16,168 Would you please stop this? 577 00:22:16,234 --> 00:22:18,503 This is exactly why I called you here today. 578 00:22:18,570 --> 00:22:21,773 All this bickering and tension and baiting each other. 579 00:22:21,840 --> 00:22:24,142 It is tearing this family apart. 580 00:22:24,209 --> 00:22:25,911 It's got to stop. 581 00:22:25,977 --> 00:22:29,681 Jack, actually, the two of you can barely exchange 582 00:22:29,748 --> 00:22:32,250 a civil word. 583 00:22:32,317 --> 00:22:35,120 Kyle and Summer are hardly speaking to each other. 584 00:22:35,187 --> 00:22:36,755 And our home? 585 00:22:36,822 --> 00:22:40,092 It's become a battleground and I can't take it anymore. 586 00:22:40,158 --> 00:22:41,460 Please. 587 00:22:41,526 --> 00:22:45,030 If-- if our father was here, what would he think? 588 00:22:57,509 --> 00:22:59,778 >> Announcer: The Young and the Restless will continue. 589 00:23:11,957 --> 00:23:16,862 ♪♪♪ 590 00:23:18,130 --> 00:23:20,499 >> Ashley: Frankly, our father would be appalled 591 00:23:20,565 --> 00:23:22,634 that Jack let Diane back into his life again. 592 00:23:22,701 --> 00:23:24,770 I mean, do you really think this is the kind of love 593 00:23:24,836 --> 00:23:27,038 that he would have chosen for you? Are you kidding me? 594 00:23:27,105 --> 00:23:28,607 >> Jack: He would be just as furious 595 00:23:28,673 --> 00:23:30,809 that you're allowing Tucker to manipulate you 596 00:23:30,876 --> 00:23:31,943 for his own gain. 597 00:23:32,010 --> 00:23:35,313 >> Traci: Or he would ask you both to stop that. 598 00:23:35,380 --> 00:23:37,582 Be kinder. 599 00:23:37,649 --> 00:23:40,552 Try to be more understanding of each other's quest 600 00:23:40,619 --> 00:23:43,155 to try to find a loving relationship. 601 00:23:43,221 --> 00:23:45,991 John Abbott was a strong and focused businessman, 602 00:23:46,057 --> 00:23:48,927 but he was fair. 603 00:23:48,994 --> 00:23:51,496 He believed in redemption and second chances 604 00:23:51,563 --> 00:23:52,864 for the people he cared about. 605 00:23:56,067 --> 00:23:58,403 >> Jack: We're teetering on the brink with these damn loans 606 00:23:58,470 --> 00:24:00,305 and hemorrhaging money getting Tuvia started. 607 00:24:00,372 --> 00:24:00,972 I don't know. 608 00:24:01,039 --> 00:24:02,941 Should I have waited? 609 00:24:03,008 --> 00:24:07,879 Did I rush things to-- Honestly, I keep wondering if-- 610 00:24:07,946 --> 00:24:10,382 if I'm leading this company or if I'm allowing my contempt 611 00:24:10,448 --> 00:24:13,285 for Victor Newman to lead me. 612 00:24:13,351 --> 00:24:15,954 >> John: Jack, I want you to listen to me. 613 00:24:16,021 --> 00:24:18,323 There's something you're forgetting. 614 00:24:18,390 --> 00:24:21,059 You know, we have been working toward entering this market 615 00:24:21,126 --> 00:24:23,061 for a very long time. 616 00:24:23,128 --> 00:24:26,965 It has a huge potential and it is going to pay off. 617 00:24:27,032 --> 00:24:29,668 And we knew this long before the Newmans 618 00:24:29,734 --> 00:24:30,802 got involved. 619 00:24:30,869 --> 00:24:33,138 Now, you have done nothing wrong. 620 00:24:33,205 --> 00:24:35,841 You have nothing to be ashamed of and you have done 621 00:24:35,907 --> 00:24:38,109 nothing foolhardy. 622 00:24:38,176 --> 00:24:41,079 Now, I believe in you. 623 00:24:41,146 --> 00:24:43,215 And don't you ever forget that. 624 00:24:51,990 --> 00:24:53,892 >> Ashley: I'm sorry. 625 00:24:53,959 --> 00:24:55,427 I can't do it. 626 00:24:55,493 --> 00:24:57,896 I can't stand here and talk about our family 627 00:24:57,963 --> 00:25:00,098 and love and especially our father 628 00:25:00,165 --> 00:25:01,466 with Diane standing here. 629 00:25:01,533 --> 00:25:03,969 I just-- I appreciate what you're doing, Traci. 630 00:25:04,035 --> 00:25:05,070 I really do. 631 00:25:05,136 --> 00:25:06,938 I understand that you're trying to mend the cracks in 632 00:25:07,005 --> 00:25:09,608 our family, but something just-- >> Diane: Oh, Ashley, please, 633 00:25:09,674 --> 00:25:12,277 just stop. I will leave-- >> Ashley: Good. 634 00:25:12,344 --> 00:25:14,312 >> Diane: And then you can all speak together, 635 00:25:14,379 --> 00:25:16,514 maybe more freely as a family. 636 00:25:16,581 --> 00:25:18,116 >> Jack: That is more than gracious of you, 637 00:25:18,183 --> 00:25:18,783 sweetheart. 638 00:25:18,850 --> 00:25:19,985 >> Diane: Yes, family first. 639 00:25:20,051 --> 00:25:22,220 And good luck hashing this all out. 640 00:25:22,287 --> 00:25:25,056 And whereas Ashley might be determined 641 00:25:25,123 --> 00:25:27,559 to get you all to choose sides, just know that that is-- 642 00:25:27,626 --> 00:25:29,160 that is not what I want. 643 00:25:29,227 --> 00:25:31,563 >> Kyle: Thanks, Mom. 644 00:25:31,630 --> 00:25:34,499 >> Summer: I'll go with you. 645 00:25:45,677 --> 00:25:52,183 >> Traci: Okay, um, everybody, take a seat. 646 00:25:52,250 --> 00:25:54,586 Let's get down to it. 647 00:25:54,653 --> 00:25:57,088 What are we going to do to get past all 648 00:25:57,155 --> 00:25:59,824 of this anger and bitterness that has taken over 649 00:25:59,891 --> 00:26:01,793 our family lately? 650 00:26:01,860 --> 00:26:04,396 And if Daddy was here, how would he break this impasse? 651 00:26:04,462 --> 00:26:06,698 >> Billy: He'd tell us to do exactly what you just told us 652 00:26:06,765 --> 00:26:08,466 to do. Sit down. 653 00:26:08,533 --> 00:26:10,769 Talk to each other kindly, rationally, okay? 654 00:26:10,835 --> 00:26:11,836 We're not hearing each other. 655 00:26:11,903 --> 00:26:13,271 That's the problem here. 656 00:26:13,338 --> 00:26:14,172 Everyone's shouting. 657 00:26:14,239 --> 00:26:15,473 We're not listening. 658 00:26:15,540 --> 00:26:18,376 >> Jack: I don't need anyone to tell me what Dad would want. 659 00:26:18,443 --> 00:26:20,378 I have his voice inside my head all the time, 660 00:26:20,445 --> 00:26:22,514 guiding me on the right path, telling me 661 00:26:22,580 --> 00:26:25,583 when I crossed the line. 662 00:26:25,650 --> 00:26:27,419 >> John: Welcome home, son. 663 00:26:27,485 --> 00:26:30,055 >> Jack: Back where I belong. 664 00:26:30,121 --> 00:26:33,525 >> John: Well, it took you time to realize that, 665 00:26:33,591 --> 00:26:37,362 but you've accepted responsibility for your mistakes 666 00:26:37,429 --> 00:26:39,497 and you're ready to be the leader 667 00:26:39,564 --> 00:26:42,133 I always knew you could be. 668 00:26:42,200 --> 00:26:45,670 I am so proud of you, Jack. 669 00:26:45,737 --> 00:26:47,973 >> Jack: I love to hear those words. 670 00:26:48,039 --> 00:26:49,774 And I think you're gonna be very happy 671 00:26:49,841 --> 00:26:50,842 with my plans for the company. 672 00:26:50,909 --> 00:26:52,410 We're gonna move into a whole new market. 673 00:26:52,477 --> 00:26:53,311 >> John: Whoa, whoa, whoa. 674 00:26:53,378 --> 00:26:55,847 As long as you pace yourself and remember, 675 00:26:55,914 --> 00:26:57,449 you're just getting-- >> Jack: Just getting off 676 00:26:57,515 --> 00:26:58,683 the pills, I know. 677 00:26:58,750 --> 00:27:00,318 I will take care of myself. 678 00:27:00,385 --> 00:27:02,921 [ John laughing ] >> John: You know, sometimes 679 00:27:02,988 --> 00:27:05,657 I wonder if you'll ever learn how. 680 00:27:05,724 --> 00:27:08,293 You drive yourself so hard, son. 681 00:27:08,360 --> 00:27:11,129 And it's time to let a little grace in your life. 682 00:27:11,196 --> 00:27:13,465 You don't have to be the best that you can be 683 00:27:13,531 --> 00:27:15,333 with everything you do. 684 00:27:15,400 --> 00:27:18,403 I'm not gonna love you any less. 685 00:27:18,470 --> 00:27:19,904 And another thing, for God's sake, 686 00:27:19,971 --> 00:27:23,875 stop driving away the people that are trying to help you. 687 00:27:23,942 --> 00:27:26,544 >> Jack: Well, I did make a mess of that, didn't I? 688 00:27:26,611 --> 00:27:28,279 >> John: But you clean it up. 689 00:27:28,346 --> 00:27:30,982 And Jackie, you bring the Abbott family 690 00:27:31,049 --> 00:27:33,084 back together again. 691 00:27:33,151 --> 00:27:34,786 >> Billy: I think now is a perfect time 692 00:27:34,853 --> 00:27:36,421 to listen to that voice, Jack. 693 00:27:45,964 --> 00:27:47,966 >> Ashley: I carry Daddy in my heart, too, Jack. 694 00:27:48,033 --> 00:27:49,634 You know, you don't have a monopoly on that. 695 00:27:49,701 --> 00:27:51,569 >> Jack: I never said I did. 696 00:27:51,636 --> 00:27:55,407 >> Ashley: He always had the best advice, didn't he? 697 00:27:55,473 --> 00:27:57,108 I mean, didn't he always? 698 00:27:57,175 --> 00:27:59,978 I mean, no matter how upset we would be about things, 699 00:28:00,045 --> 00:28:04,916 I mean, we could just always-- always turn to dad. 700 00:28:04,983 --> 00:28:08,653 He knew everything, all the right things to say. 701 00:28:08,720 --> 00:28:12,424 >> John: You know, it just-- it just breaks my heart, 702 00:28:12,490 --> 00:28:20,432 that you're going through this. 703 00:28:20,498 --> 00:28:31,709 >> Ashley: I just feel so completely empty inside. 704 00:28:31,776 --> 00:28:36,047 >> John: Oh, my beauty. 705 00:28:36,114 --> 00:28:40,652 You know, I wish I-- I wish I could just take you 706 00:28:40,718 --> 00:28:43,688 in my arms and make it all go away 707 00:28:43,755 --> 00:28:47,892 like it did when you were a little girl. 708 00:28:47,959 --> 00:28:52,063 >> Ashley: I'm not a little girl anymore. 709 00:28:52,130 --> 00:28:56,668 This world, boy, it could be so cruel, huh? 710 00:28:56,734 --> 00:29:02,941 It's just so hurtful. 711 00:29:03,007 --> 00:29:13,051 Dad, is this pain ever gonna go away? 712 00:29:13,118 --> 00:29:15,920 >> John: My baby. 713 00:29:18,723 --> 00:29:21,926 >> Traci: He was our true north. 714 00:29:21,993 --> 00:29:23,795 >> Billy: And still is. 715 00:29:23,862 --> 00:29:25,363 >> Traci: Yeah. 716 00:29:25,430 --> 00:29:28,733 Everything I learned about morals and ethics 717 00:29:28,800 --> 00:29:30,835 and the right way to treat people, 718 00:29:30,902 --> 00:29:32,437 I learned from John Abbott. 719 00:29:32,504 --> 00:29:34,139 >> Jack: I think every one of us here 720 00:29:34,205 --> 00:29:35,673 could say that. 721 00:29:35,740 --> 00:29:38,309 Including you, son. 722 00:29:38,376 --> 00:29:40,278 >> Kyle: I was so young when he died. 723 00:29:40,345 --> 00:29:43,281 I hardly remember him, but from stories I've heard, 724 00:29:43,348 --> 00:29:45,083 I think I know what kind of man he was. 725 00:29:45,150 --> 00:29:49,454 >> Ashley: It killed him when he saw his kids in pain. 726 00:29:49,521 --> 00:29:51,356 >> Jack: Especially when the source of that pain 727 00:29:51,422 --> 00:29:54,359 was someone in the family. 728 00:29:54,425 --> 00:29:56,461 >> John: I am worried, my beauty. 729 00:29:56,528 --> 00:29:57,729 >> Ashley: About what? 730 00:29:57,795 --> 00:29:59,330 >> John: You and Jack. 731 00:29:59,397 --> 00:30:02,300 And what's happening between the two of you. 732 00:30:02,367 --> 00:30:05,336 Honey, all this animosity, it's not good for you 733 00:30:05,403 --> 00:30:07,572 or for the company. 734 00:30:07,639 --> 00:30:10,141 And it has to stop. 735 00:30:10,208 --> 00:30:14,045 Now, I am counting on you to make the first move. 736 00:30:14,112 --> 00:30:16,080 [ Ashley sighing ] >> Ashley: Daddy hated it 737 00:30:16,147 --> 00:30:18,816 when his kids were fighting. 738 00:30:18,883 --> 00:30:21,286 >> Jack: What meant so much to me about being an Abbott 739 00:30:21,352 --> 00:30:24,856 was whenever times were tough, and we had our share 740 00:30:24,923 --> 00:30:26,691 of tough times, we'd always dig deep. 741 00:30:26,758 --> 00:30:30,195 We'd come together, stay united as a family. 742 00:30:30,261 --> 00:30:32,664 Whatever our differences, whatever our quarrels, 743 00:30:32,730 --> 00:30:35,366 they didn't consume us. 744 00:30:35,433 --> 00:30:36,768 At least not for long. 745 00:30:36,834 --> 00:30:38,469 >> Billy: Hear, hear. 746 00:30:41,105 --> 00:30:42,707 >> Traci: Well, I'm feeling a little more hopeful 747 00:30:42,774 --> 00:30:46,044 than I have in weeks. 748 00:30:46,110 --> 00:30:49,747 >> Ashley: I feel better not being quite as angry 749 00:30:49,814 --> 00:30:52,317 with you, Jack. 750 00:30:52,383 --> 00:30:56,354 >> Traci: So hopefully, we've found enough common ground 751 00:30:56,421 --> 00:31:02,627 to even consider the possibility of resolving our differences. 752 00:31:02,694 --> 00:31:04,028 >> Jack: Right now, I would settle 753 00:31:04,095 --> 00:31:06,998 for not constantly being at each other's throats. 754 00:31:07,065 --> 00:31:08,433 >> Ashley: Aim high, Jack. 755 00:31:08,499 --> 00:31:09,334 >> Traci: I don't know. 756 00:31:09,400 --> 00:31:10,768 Co-existing without bloodshed? 757 00:31:10,835 --> 00:31:13,204 That seems a lofty goal. 758 00:31:13,271 --> 00:31:14,706 Kyle. 759 00:31:14,772 --> 00:31:17,208 I know we've been talking a lot about Jack and Ashley, 760 00:31:17,275 --> 00:31:18,876 but your feelings matter here, too. 761 00:31:18,943 --> 00:31:20,311 >> Kyle: Am I being too quiet? 762 00:31:20,378 --> 00:31:21,980 >> Traci: Yeah, you kind of are. 763 00:31:22,046 --> 00:31:23,881 I think we'd all like to know what you're thinking. 764 00:31:23,948 --> 00:31:24,716 I know I would. 765 00:31:29,053 --> 00:31:33,725 >> Kyle: I can't force you to like or trust my mom, 766 00:31:33,791 --> 00:31:37,462 any more than you can force my dad to like or trust Tucker, 767 00:31:37,528 --> 00:31:42,700 although maybe you could both turn down the volume. 768 00:31:42,767 --> 00:31:44,836 >> Jack: Worth a try. 769 00:31:44,902 --> 00:31:46,738 >> Kyle: And yes, I have my own issues 770 00:31:46,804 --> 00:31:49,173 going on with Summer and it's a lot for me to deal with. 771 00:31:49,240 --> 00:31:52,443 So, right now, that takes precedent. 772 00:31:52,510 --> 00:31:55,613 >> Traci: I know that you feel hurt 773 00:31:55,680 --> 00:31:57,882 and disillusioned by her right now, 774 00:31:57,949 --> 00:32:01,319 and-- and for good reason, but don't you think 775 00:32:01,386 --> 00:32:03,021 Summer's guilt is punishment enough? 776 00:32:03,087 --> 00:32:05,857 >> Kyle: If I thought she was being sincere, 777 00:32:05,923 --> 00:32:06,858 I might agree with you. 778 00:32:06,924 --> 00:32:10,995 >> Billy: So you don't think she's being sincere? 779 00:32:11,062 --> 00:32:14,699 [ Kyle sighing ] >> Kyle: Does Summer feel bad 780 00:32:14,766 --> 00:32:16,100 about what she did? 781 00:32:16,167 --> 00:32:18,169 Or does Summer feel bad that she got caught? 782 00:32:18,236 --> 00:32:20,204 >> Jack: Oh, that is a question that has been asked 783 00:32:20,271 --> 00:32:23,508 of her mother for years and years again and again. 784 00:32:23,574 --> 00:32:24,475 >> Kyle: Right. 785 00:32:24,542 --> 00:32:26,577 I mean, would Summer be feeling the same guilt 786 00:32:26,644 --> 00:32:28,780 if she had been able to keep her secret? 787 00:32:28,846 --> 00:32:30,214 Would she have gone on letting us think 788 00:32:30,281 --> 00:32:32,350 that Phyllis was dead in order to protect her? 789 00:32:32,417 --> 00:32:34,252 >> Ashley: That's an excellent question. 790 00:32:34,319 --> 00:32:36,254 >> Traci: I don't think maliciously she would-- 791 00:32:36,321 --> 00:32:38,523 >> Jack: I'd like to think eventually she'd come clean. 792 00:32:38,589 --> 00:32:39,490 >> Kyle: Okay, okay, okay. 793 00:32:39,557 --> 00:32:42,360 The problem is, we'll never know. 794 00:32:42,427 --> 00:32:45,797 And I'm not sure if I can live with that. 795 00:32:45,863 --> 00:32:48,933 [ Jack sighing ] >> Traci: Kyle. 796 00:32:49,000 --> 00:32:51,869 Um, look. 797 00:32:51,936 --> 00:32:55,206 We have all been in a situation where we didn't think 798 00:32:55,273 --> 00:32:59,577 we're going to be able to forgive the person who hurt us. 799 00:32:59,644 --> 00:33:04,382 I felt that way about Lauren a number of times. 800 00:33:04,449 --> 00:33:10,588 I felt that way about Ashley and Brad for a time, 801 00:33:10,655 --> 00:33:13,491 but I did it. 802 00:33:13,558 --> 00:33:16,027 It took a long time and it was really hard, 803 00:33:16,094 --> 00:33:19,030 but it was really worth it. 804 00:33:19,097 --> 00:33:21,299 Because all of that anger and recrimination, 805 00:33:21,366 --> 00:33:24,469 it-- it-- it takes up too much space in your brain 806 00:33:24,535 --> 00:33:27,605 and in your heart. 807 00:33:27,672 --> 00:33:31,042 And it squeezes out all the room that's left for joy 808 00:33:31,109 --> 00:33:32,577 and happiness. 809 00:33:32,643 --> 00:33:35,446 >> Kyle: I admire that about you, Aunt Traci. 810 00:33:35,513 --> 00:33:39,817 That your heart is so big and open. 811 00:33:39,884 --> 00:33:43,621 But I'm not there yet with Summer. 812 00:33:43,688 --> 00:33:45,590 I don't know if I ever will be. 813 00:33:52,430 --> 00:33:57,468 >> Jack: The simple truth is you can't force forgiveness. 814 00:33:57,535 --> 00:33:59,637 It's a choice we make. 815 00:33:59,704 --> 00:34:01,639 You have to want to fix things. 816 00:34:01,706 --> 00:34:04,642 >> Billy: Amen. 817 00:34:04,709 --> 00:34:06,811 >> Traci: I can't believe that any child 818 00:34:06,878 --> 00:34:13,184 that was raised by John Abbott would choose anger over healing. 819 00:34:13,251 --> 00:34:18,856 If I thought that was true, I-- I just couldn't bear it. 820 00:34:33,671 --> 00:34:35,006 >> Billy: I'm gonna head back to the office 821 00:34:35,072 --> 00:34:36,107 and get some work done. 822 00:34:36,174 --> 00:34:40,545 >> Jack: I'll meet you there. 823 00:34:40,611 --> 00:34:45,383 >> Billy: You know, for what it's worth... 824 00:34:45,450 --> 00:34:47,452 I love you. 825 00:34:47,518 --> 00:34:50,521 Both of you and I want you both to be happy. 826 00:34:50,588 --> 00:34:52,457 I know I'm on the outside, okay? 827 00:34:52,523 --> 00:34:53,491 I always have been. 828 00:34:53,558 --> 00:34:55,626 I'm not one of Dina's kids, but I respect you both 829 00:34:55,693 --> 00:34:58,396 and I want to keep respecting you. 830 00:34:58,463 --> 00:35:13,344 No matter who you decide to marry. 831 00:35:13,411 --> 00:35:16,647 No matter who you decide to marry. 832 00:35:16,714 --> 00:35:18,649 >> Jack: Can we get past this? 833 00:35:22,520 --> 00:35:24,255 >> Ashley: I don't know, Jack. 834 00:35:24,322 --> 00:35:25,790 Can we? 835 00:35:29,227 --> 00:35:31,662 >> Traci: Okay, so what time is your flight to LaGuardia? 836 00:35:31,729 --> 00:35:32,530 >> Zelda: Oh, 1:15. 837 00:35:32,597 --> 00:35:34,131 >> Traci: Oh, you have plenty of time. 838 00:35:34,198 --> 00:35:35,833 >> Zelda: Well, if there's one thing I hate, 839 00:35:35,900 --> 00:35:38,069 it's running through the airport in high heels. 840 00:35:38,135 --> 00:35:41,305 >> Traci: [ laughing ] Zelda, I just want 841 00:35:41,372 --> 00:35:43,441 to thank you again so much for convincing me 842 00:35:43,508 --> 00:35:44,642 to try with my family. 843 00:35:44,709 --> 00:35:45,510 Thank you. 844 00:35:45,576 --> 00:35:51,082 >> Zelda: Oh, it's my immense pleasure. 845 00:35:51,148 --> 00:35:53,451 I don't know if it made much difference. 846 00:35:53,518 --> 00:35:54,785 We'll just have to hope. 847 00:35:54,852 --> 00:35:58,556 >> Zelda: Yeah. 848 00:35:58,623 --> 00:36:03,027 [ John laughing ] >> John: Oh, honey. 849 00:36:03,094 --> 00:36:03,995 Good to see you. 850 00:36:04,061 --> 00:36:08,032 Now let me look at you. 851 00:36:08,099 --> 00:36:09,934 Happy New Year. 852 00:36:10,001 --> 00:36:11,602 I love you, Jack. 853 00:36:16,307 --> 00:36:21,679 Well, you two sure know how to make a father feel proud. 854 00:36:21,746 --> 00:36:24,048 Traci. 855 00:36:29,921 --> 00:36:31,689 Partners. 856 00:37:10,828 --> 00:37:13,831 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. 857 00:37:13,898 --> 00:37:16,901 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 858 00:37:16,968 --> 00:37:19,971 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 859 00:37:25,843 --> 00:37:28,846 Join us again for "The Young and the Restless."