>> Sharon: Big day for you girls.
For all three of my girls. You seem a little apprehensive.
>> Tessa: We know we should be excited.
>> Sharon: Well, should doesn't really come into play when we're
talking about your emotions. You feel how you feel.
>> Mariah: I mean, ever since Aria got fitted for her hearing
aids, we've been waiting on pins and needles for them to come in.
>> Tessa: And now that they're here and Aria
can have them put in... >> Mariah: We're terrified.
>> Tessa: I mean, what if they don't work?
What if our precious baby still can't hear?
>> Victoria: What I don't understand is how you could
watch me go through so much worry and concern without
speaking up about it. >> Nikki: I know
and I am so sorry. I came so close to telling you.
>> Victoria: But you didn't. You didn't.
>> Nick: Vic, come on, take it easy on her.
Like you said, Dad put her in n impossible position.
>> Nikki: Your father seems to think someone is
scheming against him and they'e going to betray him soon.
And this is his idea of how to trick them into
revealing themselves. >> Victoria: I just don't
understand. >> Nikki: Well, personally,
I think this is all Adam's fault.
After years of being double-crossed by his own son,
Victor now wonders if he can trust anybody he's close t.
>> Claire: Excuse me, Nikki. Did you want me to follow
up with accounting? >> Nikki: I'm-- I'm sorry,
what about accounting? >> Claire: Is everything okay?
And if it's none of my business, please tell me.
>> Nikki: No, you're fine. Just, uh,
the same. Family issues. >> Claire: Is it something
with one of your children? >> Nikki: No. Um,
Victor and I had a disagreement about how to handle something.
>> Claire: If there's anything I can do to help...
>> Nikki: It'll resolve itself, everything will be fine.
I appreciate your concern.
♪♪♪
>> Adam: I'm hoping that you're
not gonna tell Dad what I set up and you're gonna let the doctor
do what he's come to do. >> Nick: Oh, yeah.
For some random doctor to fake bump into Dad while
he judges his mental competence. Absolutely. No problem.
>> Adam: I know that you will never believe that I could
put genuine concern for our father above everything else.
>> Nick: Never really given me any reason to believe that.
>> Adam: Really? I've never
done anything for this family? For your family?
Like, donate a kidney to your daughter.
>> Nick: Yes, Adam. I remember that.
>> Adam: Yeah, and as far as Victor is concerned,
I took a bullet for him. But the world seems to
forget about that too. >> Nick: It was a long time ago.
>> Adam: I'll tell that to my scar.
Okay, you can think what you want, Nick, but I'm
concerned about our father. He's a judgmental, withholding,
egomaniac and the thought of him slipping away like this?
No, I'm not gonna let that happen without a fight.
[ knocking on door ] >> Victor: I was just about
to leave. >> Victoria: Uh, I need to
speak with you about the new shipping contract
that you just agreed to. >> Victor: Can this
wait 'til tomorrow? >> Victoria: No, not really.
>> Victor: Well, what about this contract?
>> Victoria: It's not a-- a good deal.
>> Victor: What do you mean it's not a good deal?
>> Victoria: Daddy, I'm sorry. It's not. It's not.
The numbers are just not there to make it viable
and I can't believe that any Newman executive
would think that it is. Look, maybe you just misread
the file or it was some misunderstanding,
but this is not normally a deal that you would endorse.
>> Victor: Wait a minute. Are you saying that
I'm slipping or what? >> Victoria: No, I just need you
to help me understand how you think this is a smart move.
>> Victor: Are you saying that I'm unfit to run my own company?
>> Sharon: You girls have been so brave through
this whole process. You have been warriors
for your daughter. I can understand you feeling
nervous and afraid, but don't forget to let yourself
feel the hope and optimism too. I mean, it's perfectly natural
that you would be going through a range of emotions, but
let's just tackle the specifics. What are you
really worried about? >> Tessa: I mean, uh,
what if Aria doesn't like the hearing aids?
It's not like we can explain it to her.
>> Sharon: Well, she might not like them. That's true.
But she'll get used to them, just like with a sippy cup.
Remember? It was only bottles for a while and now
she does both. >> Mariah: Yeah, that's true.
It's just, she might grow up feeling different
and that's so hard. >> Sharon: It is.
But you're gonna do everything you can to make
her feel less different. And you know what
I found online? >> Tessa: What?
>> Sharon: Baby dolls with hearing aids.
[ all laughing ] >> Tessa: Oh, God.
That's brilliant. Of course. >> Mariah: Yeah.
>> Sharon: See? There are lots of kids
and parents in the same situation as you all.
>> Mariah: Yeah. No. I know. Of course, we know that.
>> Sharon: Find that community for Aria and for yourself.
There are so many, many amazing success stories
to be inspired by. You'll find the encouragement
and the support you need there. You can take this journey with
others who are in the same situation that you are in.
And you know what? You're gonna do whatever
you have to do to make Aria feel more comfortable,
whatever the situation. >> Mariah: Ah, I guess
our biggest fear is... what if it doesn't work?
>> Sharon: Okay. Well, I understand that,
but your doctor ran the tests. She knows that this condition
resolves with the hearing aids. There's no reason for
you to think that Aria will be any different, so
this fear is-- >> Tessa: Completely irrational.
>> Mariah: One hundred percent. >> Tessa: But I still can't
shake it. >> Mariah: Yeah. Neither can I.
I mean, ever since Aria got definitively diagnosed and
Dr. George fitted her for the hearing aids, we have
been waiting for this day. We've been anticipating and
now that it's here... >> Tessa: We just want it
to be over. >> Mariah: Yeah.
>> Tessa: I mean, happily over. That the hearing aid's
a success. >> Sharon: I understand.
You know, your lives changed when Aria came into the world.
And you faced a crisis. Because of the great moms that you are,
you found a solution. And today
is definitely a success, to have even gotten this far.
And things are only gonna get better.
Think about the joy on Aria's face when she hears
the world around her. >> Mariah: Or she hears
her mom's voices. >> Sharon: You know how
her sounds are really beautiful and special to you?
Well, your sounds are gonna be magical to her.
>> Mariah: Yeah. All right, I guess we should,
uh, we should go. >> Tessa: Oh, uh, we have time.
>> Mariah: Yeah, but it wouldn't hurt to get
there a little early. >> Nick: So, tell me again
how this is gonna work? You have some doctor buddy who's
gonna casually stroll in, you're gonna invite him over,
introduce him to our father and then I guess he's going
to assess Dad without him knowing it?
Am I getting that right? >> Adam: Nick, he's-- he's
not gonna be taking notes, okay? He can pull this off.
>> Nick: Oh. Okay then. So he's a doctor and
an award-winning actor. Nice.
You don't think Dad's gonna wonder why you
invited this complete stranger over to join us? I mean,
how do you even know this guy? It sounds pretty
unethical to me. >> Adam: This is the
last resort. You know our father would never
agree to have a test on his own. >> Nick: Actually, he told Mom
and Vic he would consider it. >> Adam: Yeah, probably to
get them to shut up. And, you know, at the last
minute, he would just say he doesn't need to do it,
there's no problem. Or he would just pay somebody to
say that there is no problem. >> Nick: That does sound like
something our father would do. >> Adam: Yeah.
>> Nick: In a normal situation. This is not a normal situation.
>> Adam: Exactly. And the longer that he stalls,
the worse that this is gonna get, okay?
I'm just-- I'm begging you to go along with this.
Do not tank this. You can hang me out to dry
after this is all over. I don't care.
But just give me a chance to find out if he needs us more
than he would ever admit. >> Victoria: Dad,
I am not questioning your decision-making ability.
>> Victor: Oh, really? >> Victoria: Really.
I'm just-- I'm looking for a little clarification.
I mean, there must be something in that agreement that I missed.
>> Victor: If I need to explain to you what is
a good business deal, then I'm mistaken about you.
I'm gonna meet Adam at the club. Talk to him about the Kirsten/
McCall/Newman Media merger, all right?
>> Victoria: Daddy, that-- that merger...
>> Nate: Victor, I'd be happy to drive you
to your meeting with Adam. >> Victor: Why would you
do that? >> Nate: It'd be no bother.
I can pull my car up around the front.
>> Victor: Why the hell would you do that?
First, you are questioning my business acumen and now
you're offering to drive me to a meeting with my son.
>> Victoria: Daddy, Nate's just trying to help.
>> Victoria: Ridiculous. I have my own driver.
He's a hell of a good driver.
>> Sharon: All right. Prepare for joy.
>> Tessa: Yes. >> Mariah: Prepare for joy.
>> Sharon: Mm-hmm. >> Tessa: Well, when you
see this little one again, she will be able to hear
your silly little baby talk that you do when you think
no one is listening. >> Sharon: Okay, I can't wait.
Call me with an update the minute you leave
Dr. George's office. >> Mariah: I will video chat you
as soon as we are able. The second, we're done.
>> Sharon: Promise? >> Mariah: I promise.
All right, let's go. >> Claire: Nikki, I'm so sorry
if it sounded like I was prying. I would never do anything to--
>> Nikki: You did nothing wrong, Claire.
>> Claire: I'll be at my desk if you need anything.
I'm always available to listen. >> Nikki: Thank you.
>> Nick: You really do love pissing Dad off, don't you?
Because that's absolutely gonna happen.
>> Adam: Look, you stay or go, Nick, okay?
But I'm not gonna talk to you about this anymore, all right?
>> Nick: Oh no, I'm sticking around, Adam.
Because I don't trust how you're gonna handle it.
>> Adam: Oh, here he is. So, be cool.
>> Nick: Yeah, I'll be cool. I brought Vic up to speed
about your mental fitness. The truth about your health.
>> Victor: Well? >> Victoria: Daddy,
Nick told me that you've been fooling us this whole tim.
I can't believe you. I can't believe that
you would let me think that there's something
seriously wrong with you. I mean, did you feel that
my loyalty needed to be tested that badly?
Do you actually think that I would exploit your healh
just for a job title? >> Victor: Are you
trying to trick me? >> Victoria: Oh, God. Come on.
You know that's not true. >> Victor: I know what
you're doing. I know exactly
what you're doing. You're trying to convince me
that I'm losing my own mind. >> Nick: I don't know what
to make of Dad's behavior. I wasn't expecting that.
>> Victoria: I feel like there are only two explanations
for what just happened. >> Nick: All right.
Care to share? >> Victoria: Dad's explanation
to you the other night about his odd behavior.
It's just a cover-up to hopefully keep us from
pursuing this further. >> Nick: Meaning there is
something wrong with him mentally and he doesn't
want it to get out. >> Victoria: That's one option.
>> Nick: What's the other? >> Victoria: Dad's acting like
he didn't tell you that he was faking his illness because
he still doesn't trust me. >> Nick: What would
be the point of that? >> Victoria: His end
game has changed. He's come up with another trap.
But this one's for me. >> Victor: Well now,
I'll be damned. My two sons sitting together
talking about building a powerful new media empire.
>> Adam: Dad... I think you're forgetting--
>> Nick: Dad, this has to stop, Dad. All right.
It has to stop right now. >> Victoria: What in
the world was all that about? I mean, my father is on his way
to a meeting with Adam of all people convinced that a merger
that he killed a long time ago, is still happening.
Why didn't you let me say something to him?
>> Nate: Because correcting him wouldn't do any good and it
might just agitate him instead. You don't want that right now.
>> Victoria: So, what are we supposed to do?
Just pretend like everything's perfectly fine?
>> Nate: To a degree. >> Victoria: We should have
at least stopped him from going. I mean, God knows how Adam is
gonna try to manipulate Dad if this confusion or memory loss
or whatever it is continues. He's gonna use it to
his own advantage. I know that. He might even try to expose
dad to the entire world, Which will just cause his
company and my father to be even more vulnerable than ever.
>> Nate: Victoria, I have to tell you something.
>> Victoria: Well, whatever it is, it's gonna have to wait.
I need to get to the club. I wanna be there when
Dad talks to Adam. >> Nate: Just, I'm asking
you to slow down and just listen to me first.
I wouldn't ask if it weren't important.
Please come sit. [ Victoria sighing ]
>> Victoria: All right. What is it?
>> Nate: I promised Victor I wouldn't tell anyone.
But then I realized this shouldn't be a secret from you.
>> Victoria: Well, Nate, whatever's going on right now,
you're making me nervous. >> Nate: Your father
confided in me that, um, he's concerned that something is
terribly wrong with him. >> Victoria: He admitted
that he needs help? Oh, Daddy.
>> Nate: And he asked for my help. Discreetly, of course,
to find out what's going on. And once we have a diagnosis,
figure out the best way to treat whatever it is.
>> Victoria: And? >> Nate: And I agreed.
The man needs help. I will do whatever I can.
>> Victoria: You really considered not telling me this?
That my father admitted to you that he needed help.
>> Nate: At his insistence. Of course, I wanted to tell you.
>> Victoria: Yeah, but you didn't.
>> Nate: Victoria, he and I only just discussed this.
This wasn't some long-term secret.
Victor asked me not to tell anyone, okay?
My initial concern was that breaking that promise might make
him back away entirely out of the idea of treatment.
But you know what your father is going through and
like I told you before, I don't want secrets between us.
>> Victoria: So, he admitted that he needed help?
>> Nate: Yes. And he seemed scared.
>> Victoria: What did you tell him?
>> Nate: That the only way to get everything he wants,
a proper diagnosis, privacy, is to go away to a clinic.
>> Victoria: Do you mean to put him away?
>> Nate: Don't look at it that way.
Your father can't see some specialist here in Genoa City.
Even if they came here or to the ranch, it's too risky
that it could slip out, okay? Any hint of gossip about
your father not being all there. >> Victoria: No, the fallout for
that would be horrible for him. >> Nate: And for the company.
>> Victoria: So, do you know of a place like-- like this
where he could go and they would keep it private?
There would be no leaks? >> Nate: I do. I do.
Great reputation, top specialist.
I met a few of them through the years.
>> Victoria: And how long do you think it would
take for a diagnosis? >> Nate: A thorough one?
I'm not sure. Um, a week,
maybe a little longer. But it will all depend on how
cooperative your father is. >> Victoria: And, uh,
when you talked to my father about going someplace like
this, he was on board? >> Nate: I wouldn't say
he's 100% on board. Not yet.
And I didn't push. I made it clear to him that
this has to be his call. >> Victoria: Are you
absolutely sure this is the right course of action?
>> Nate: Yes, I am sure. And while he's away,
we can say he's on an extended business trip or
a well-deserved vacation. And you can step in
as interim CEO, make sure the company runs
smoothly in Victor's absence. >> Victoria: And you ran that
part of the plan by my father? >> Nate: I did.
>> Victoria: I can't imagine that he took that too well?
>> Nate: He said he'd think about it.
>> Victoria: Yeah, I'm sure he will.
That's where you left it? >> Nate: Well, he said he needed
to meet with Adam before he made a decision.
>> Victoria: Adam? Who can't even be trusted
under normal circumstances, let alone when my father's
facing a crisis. [ Victoria sighing ]
>> Nick: Dad, this has to stop, okay? No more
tiptoeing around it. You need help.
>> Victor: What are you talking about?
>> Nick: Your memory is failing. Your grasp on reality
is not good. Your ability to make
those brilliant business decisions that you've
always been known for. It's just--
There's something clearly wrong and it's getting worse.
Adam asked you to meet him here so he could stage an accidental
meeting with a specialist who could observe you
and make a diagnosis. >> Victor: Is that true?
Is that true? [ Indistinct baby chatter ]
>> Mariah: Oh, it has been agony waiting for those.
>> Dr. George: It's only been a few weeks since Aria was
diagnosed with sensory neural hearing loss and
fitted for hearing aids, but I'm sure it felt
a lot longer to you. >> Tessa: Oh, boy does it.
>> Mariah: Yeah. >> Tessa: Yeah.
>> Mariah: And when we found out that she for sure had inner ear
damage and she couldn't hear. >> Tessa: We just wanted
to fix things right away for our little girl.
>> Dr. George: Yeah, of course you did.
>> Mariah: But now the hearing aids are here
and we're all here, so. >> Dr. George: Yes. So,
let's help Aria start hearing the world around her, shall we?
>> Dr. George: I have every reason to believe these are
the right hearing aids for Aria, but we won't know for certain
until we put them in. I'll need to ensure they fit
snugly inside the ear, do some tests to make sure she
can hear speech through them, make any adjustments to meet
her individual needs. >> Mariah: Great.
And-- and then? >> Dr. George: Then, I will
teach both of you how to put the hearing aids in and out.
And I'll have some tips for you as well.
>> Tessa: Uh, tips? >> Dr. George: Aria's not
going to like having something new in her ears.
She'll probably try and tear them out at first.
Some infants try to play with them, put them in their mouth.
So, you'll have to keep a close eye on her.
>> Mariah: All right. Uh, so how do we convince
Aria that these hearing aids are the greatest thing ever?
>> Tessa: And not a snack? >> Dr. George: We'll start
gradually. >> Tessa: What do you mean?
>> Dr. George: You'll put them in for short
periods of time at first. Then begin increasing the time
she has them in, make it fun. >> Mariah: Okay. Like a game.
>> Dr. George: Exactly. >> Mariah: And then
eventually, she'll get to the point where she
wants to wear them all the time? >> Dr. George: Yes. Yes.
But try not to get frustrated. Every child is different
and it may take you a while to get there.
>> Tessa: Well, if it helps her, we'll take however long it takes
to get her used to them. >> Mariah: Absolutely.
>> Tessa: Take this. Hi. Ah. You look so good. Yes.
>> Nate: Well, hello there. Watching where you're going
this time, I see. But you look a little stressed.
Has Nikki been piling on the work?
>> Claire: No, Nikki's a fantastic boss.
She's so supportive and says thank you often,
which is not that common. >> Nate: No, but it should be.
A good reminder for me to start that with my own team.
So if, um, everything's going so good, why the expression?
>> Claire: Type-A overachieving, people-pleaser?
Is that a type? >> Nate: Sounds valid.
>> Claire: This is obviously a big job.
So good for my resume. Not that I'm planning
on leaving, but... I want to be the best
assistant Nikki's ever had. So, I try to
anticipate her needs. And sometimes after the fact,
I'm not sure I did the right thing.
>> Nate: Oh, I have no doubt you're doing a great job.
>> Claire: I'm trying. It's just hard to know
exactly how helpful to be. >> Nate: Is there a such
thing as too helpful? >> Claire: I might have
misinterpreted Nikki's friendliness and pushed
a little too hard asking personal questions.
I want to be there for her, whatever she needs,
but sometimes it's hard to know what that looks like.
>> Nate: I'm sure it's fine. And Nikki will let you know
if you cross the line, don't you think?
>> Claire: That's true. Yeah, she's not the type
to hide how she feels. >> Nate: Mm-hmm.
A Newman family trait. >> Claire: Well, thank you
for talking me down. You seem to have mastered
the art of succeeding at Newman without being a Newman.
>> Nate: I guess so. >> Claire: And not to be
too pushy again, but maybe we could get together
outside of the office and you could give me some pointers?
>> Adam: Nick is right. I did speak to a doctor,
a specialist, because I was trying
to understand what is going on with you.
>> Victor: What's going on with me?
>> Adam: Mm-hmm. Like Nick said, you-- you've
been confused lately, Dad. >> Victor: The hell I have.
>> Adam: It's true, okay? We've all noticed it and because
you're you, you deny it. And you walk it back because you
don't wanna show any weakness. But the shift, it was--
it was sudden and I was concerned.
>> Victor: You tried to trap me. >> Adam: No, I didn't, okay?
I want to help you. Dad, I-- I knew that if I came
to you and I told you what I had observed and I wanted you
to meet with a specialist, you would refuse.
>> Victor: Of course, I would refuse.
>> Adam: Well, that's why I wanted an outsider
to see if I was wrong. I was hoping
that I would be wrong. I just wanted a simple fix to
whatever is going on with you. >> Victor: I don't need
a specialist. I don't need anyone to help me.
Do you understand? I don't. >> Nick: Dad.
>> Victor: The fact that you tried to trick me tells me
everything I need to know. What are you doing here?
You have some things to say about your father as well?
Is that it?
>> Victoria: I knew that you were meeting with
Adam to discuss a deal. >> Victor: Are you trying
to insert yourself? Is that it? >> Victoria: No, Daddy? No.
I was just trying to observe because I don't
trust Adam's intentions. >> Adam: Did the two of you
plan this? To ambush me in front of Dad?
>> Victor: What are you talking about?
>> Nick: Shut up, Adam. >> Victoria: You, Daddy.
Whatever's going on with you. Can we-- can we go to the ranch
to talk about this further? Or maybe we should just
go back to the office? >> Victor: We're all
going to the office, now.
>> Dr. George: Okay, hearing aids are in. Go ahead. >> Mariah: Aria?
>> Tessa: Aria? [ gentle guitar music ]
♪ Waiting all of my life ♪ ♪ For the day we'd be ♪
♪ As the sun goes to sleep ♪ >> Mariah: Aria.
>> Tessa: ♪ Time for you ♪ ♪ To dream ♪
♪ Milky Way ♪ ♪ Drift away ♪
♪ To stars like an ocean ♪ ♪ Here I'll stay ♪
♪ Keep you safe ♪ ♪ 'Cause dreams are for hoping♪
♪ So please, go to sleep ♪ ♪ Please, go to sleep ♪
♪ Please, go to ♪ ♪ Sleep ♪
>> Nate: The Newmans are private.
They protect their own. The Newman way can take
some getting used to, that's for sure.
But it's never personal. The ugly truth is they've
dealt with a lot of threats throughout the years. To the
family and to the company. so they have every reason
reason to be cautious. >> Claire: Oh, sure.
I understand, of course, but I just want to be
someone Nikki can trust as much as possible.
>> Nate: Well, that's obvious. And I'm sure you didn't
cross any lines with her. But if your instincts are
telling you to back off, if you sense the need
to rein your natural curiosity in, listen.
But, um, beyond that, I don't think I'm the right
person to give you more advice. >> Claire: Why not?
>> Nate: Look, I'm a little, uh, pressed for time,
but maybe we can grab some coffee sometime soon.
And I'll dispense some wisdom on how to navigate those
Newman corporate waters. >> Claire: I'd like that
very much.
>> Sharon: Right. There you go, Claire.
This wouldn't happen to be for Nikki Newman, would it?
>> Claire: How do you know? >> Sharon: Oh, I've made, gosh,
I don't know how many of those for Nikki over the years?
>> Claire: You know Nikki well? >> Sharon: You could say that.
>> Claire: Oh, she was your mother-in-law, your family.
>> Sharon: That's right. Um, in a way.
[ phone ringing ] Duty calls?
>> Claire: Something like that. Nice to see you.
Aunt Jordan. Yes, I understand.
I just thought I'd have more time.
I'm making progress. Of course, I will.
Consider it done. I love you too.
>> Tessa: Hi. >> Sharon: Oh, well,
this is not a video chat. >> Mariah: No, it's not,
but we thought in person was so much better.
>> Sharon: Face to face with my favorite girl.
>> Tessa: Hey, sweetie. Hi. Look.
>> Sharon: Is she wearing her hearing aids?
>> Mariah: Yeah. Say hello to your granddaughter.
>> Sharon: Aria. Did you have fun at
the doctor's office? Oh, I think she heard me.
>> Tessa: I'd say she did. >> Sharon: Oh, my God.
It's wonderful. >> Mariah: We are very
much feeling the joy. >> Sharon: Well, I honestly
had no doubts at all. But I was ready, just in case.
Grandmother. [ Tessa laughing ]
>> Tessa: Say [indistinct] >> Victoria: Quite frankly,
Daddy, I don't know what to think.
I've just-- I've been worried about you for quite
a while now and... Oh, gosh.
Even though my brothers didn't see it at first and they assumed
that I was only seeing what I wanted to see,
which-- which was a hideous assumption.
I mean, there has been none of this that has been fun for me.
>> Nick: Don't be afraid. All right? We're here for you.
All of us. We will get you the help you need.
Your health is the most important thing.
>> Nate: Victor, I got your text and, uh--
What's, uh, what's going on?
>> Nikki: That's what I'd like to know.
Victor? >> Victor: All right.
The time has come to tell you all the truth.
Join us again for "The Young and the Restless."