>> Summer: Look, if you're too busy, I totally understand.
>> Chance: No, I appreciate the offer.
>> Summer: I just thought that maybe, I don't know,
you could use a friend. We could grab some comfort food,
have a laugh. But look, if you need to do
your work, it's-- it's fine. We can do it another time.
Let's rain check, okay? >> Chance: Wait, wait, wait,
wait, wait, hold on. Hope you don't think I'm gonna
let you off the hook that easy. Comfort food sounds great.
I'm starving. >> Nikki: Oh, Lauren, thank you
for meeting me. Thank you for making the time.
I was hoping that we could-- >> Lauren: Nikki, stop
right there. Before you say another word,
I need to know something first. >> Nikki: Of course, you're
upset about last night, and I feel terrible about it.
>> Lauren: No, the only thing that I need to know is
if you've been drinking again.
♪♪♪
>> Daniel: Hey, sorry about the music Lucy was blasting earlier.
Apparently, it's something called pop rock,
and it can only be enjoyed at very high decibels.
>> Danny: Well, thank you for the explanation,
but I already asked her to send me her playlist.
Yeah, I was actually a little shocked that I wasn't on it.
>> Daniel: Oh, you know, she's a fan. I'm sure she's a fan.
>> Danny: Oh, yes, yes, of course, no doubt.
I mean, hey, look, um, you know, I'm only family, right?
[ Danny laughs ] >> Daniel: Thank you, you know,
for humoring her and asking for her list.
>> Danny: I wasn't humoring her, believe it or not. Yeah. I--
I really got into some of it. And I'm not above picking up
some new ideas now and then. Hey, you never know
where motivation is going to come from. You got to stay
on the cutting edge. [ phone chiming ]
Excuse me. Sorry. >> Daniel: Wow, someone sure
is blowing up your phone. I wonder who that could be.
I'm kidding. I know exactly who that is. I mean,
Christine's the only one that can make you smile like that.
>> Phyllis: Danny, come on, get back to me.
Get back to me, Danny. [ Phyllis sighs ]
I bet she's with you right now. Oh, I bet that's happening.
She's sitting with you right now,
taking shots at me, making herself feel better.
That's what's happening. Oh, no.
Oh, no, Christine. That is not going to work.
I refuse to let the bug
come between me and Danny ever, ever again.
>> Lucy: Dad. >> Daniel: Mm-hmm.
>> Lucy: I'm hungry. >> Danny: Hey, why don't you
let your grandfather whip you up something, huh?
>> Daniel: Yeah, or-- or I could just call for some takeout,
go pick up some burgers. How does that sound?
>> Lucy: No, no, none of the above. I'm having--
having a really specific craving.
Grilled cheese. >> Danny: You got it. Grilled
cheese sandwich coming right up. >> Lucy: Oh, no, y--
you don't have to do that. >> Danny: No. It's no
problem at all. >> Lucy: I kind of mean
"No, thank you." Sometimes, I just-- I want--
>> Danny: Okay. >> Lucy: I want stuff
the way that mom makes it. >> Daniel: Are you texting
your mom? >> Lucy: She's the only one
who makes it right. >> Daniel: Yeah, sure, right,
but Luce, I mean, come on, you don't
have to go all the way over to your mother's for a sandwich.
>> Lucy: Oh, I-- I'm not. She is already on her way over here.
Oh, I should probably go check and make sure that we have
everything she needs. [ Daniel scoffs ]
>> Daniel: What just happened? >> Danny: Yeah, that, uh,
escalated fast. >> Daniel: Yeah, that did.
One text and Heather's on her way over here?
I guess it makes Lucy happy. >> Danny: And what about you?
>> Daniel: What about me? >> Danny: Does it make you happy
knowing that Heather's on her way over?
>> Daniel: I'm not going to tell Lucy that she
can't call her mom. >> Danny: That's not what
I asked. It seems like Heather is
spending as much time here as she does at her own place.
I'm just-- I'm just wondering, how does it make you feel?
>> Phyllis: You've given me no choice, Danny.
But I don't mind one bit. >> Nikki: But I give you
my word, I have not had a drop of alcohol
since last night. I had a really bad moment
at the office yesterday, and I-- I gave into temptation.
I-- I-- I couldn't help myself. But that's over.
I-- I've pulled myself together, and I am completely sober.
>> Lauren: Well, I'm glad to hear that.
But what about ten minutes from now?
>> Nikki: Look, no flask, no hidden pint of vodka.
After Victor picked me up this morning, I went straight
to an AA meeting, which was very humbling,
but imperative. And that helped me
get back on track. But please believe me,
I am telling you the truth. >> Lauren: I do believe you.
And I hope you can understand why I'm so concerned.
>> Nikki: I cannot blame you for doubting me.
My behavior last night was deplorable.
>> Lauren: I was frightened for you, Nikki.
>> Nikki: I'm so sorry. I am determined
to beat this thing. I've done it before
and I will do it again. >> Lauren: Words alone
cannot make that happen. And neither can
just one meeting. I mean, we both know that.
>> Nikki: I am going to do my damnedest to make sure
nothing like this ever happens again.
>> Lauren: It was heartbreaking seeing you in that condition.
The fact that nobody saw you was sheer luck.
>> Nikki: I hope to God they didn't.
>> Lauren: Look, I don't know much about your struggle,
but I do know about your addiction. And that
you have been going through some impossible times.
>> Nikki: It has been absolute chaos and agony.
Otherwise, none of this would be happening.
>> Lauren: Well, let me tell you what I know about you.
You have incredible strength and pride.
And your sobriety means everything to you.
And I saw none of that last night.
>> Nikki: That's why I didn't want Victor to see me that way.
And I'm sorry I put you on the spot like that,
having you make an excuse when he called.
But it was a good one. >> Lauren: He knew something
was wrong right away. >> Nikki: At least it spared him
from worrying that something terrible had happened to me.
>> Lauren: Something terrible did happen to you, Nikki.
And he had every right to know where you were.
I have never been so worried as I was when Fen was going
through his active addiction. Fear sat on my stomach
like a stone. My nerves were always on edge
when I-- I didn't know where he was
or I couldn't find him. It was a living nightmare
to feel utterly helpless, and no one
should ever feel like that. >> Nikki: The last thing
I wanted was to upset Victor like that.
>> Lauren: I'm sorry for coming down on you so hard.
I know a little bit about what you're going through.
And after everything that I've been through
with Fenn... I have nothing but compassion
for you. So, if you need anything,
you need support, you need a ride,
you need to talk anything, anywhere, you call me.
If you can't find your sponsor or he's unavailable,
and you can't talk to Victor, promise me you will call me.
>> Nikki: I will. >> Lauren: Don't you
suffer alone. And don't you let your family
suffer any more than they already have.
>> Summer: All right. Let's order up all of your favorites.
>> Chance: Ooh, that could be a bad idea. It's everything
on this menu. [ Summer laughs ]
>> Summer: That's okay. We can do that.
How about a drink to start, though?
Just one or two. Not trying to get you drunk.
I just want to distract you from everything
that's weighing on your mind. >> Chance: Well, I guess I could
use a little distraction. But I hope you know I don't need
some whole game plan devoted to cheer me up, okay?
Because I'm fine. Really. >> Summer: I know.
It's also normal to kind of be in denial.
Good food and some good wine, it's a great way to pass the
time until you are ready to process everything.
>> Chance: Okay. Fine. I will admit,
I was a bit caught off guard. I thought things with Sharon
were going well. But after thinking about it,
a part of me feels like she is right, you know?
So, this is for the best. >> Summer: Still, when something
like this happens so abruptly, it's going to hurt.
>> Chance: Yeah, I think in most cases, sure.
But this wasn't anything bitter or angry.
No-- no nasty accusations thrown around, no insults,
nobody cheated. Sharon and I, we-- we get along.
We're genuinely friends. And I think once this initial
breakup awkwardness passes, we'll continue to be friends.
Or at least I hope so. >> Summer: That's a really
mature attitude to have. I think Kyle and I are trying
to do something similar to that. Having Harrison
to co-parent helps. We kind of have to
remain positive and civil with each other, but
I gotta admit, it's still not easy.
>> Chance: Well, yeah, of course it's tougher for you.
I mean, you and Kyle, your relationship was much
deeper and longer. You guys go way back, right?
There's-- there's a lot more pain to get past there.
But I'll tell you from experience,
it just takes time, right? Just takes time
to really figure out what that future looks like
after all that. >> Summer: Okay, what's going on
here? We're not here to cheer me up.
We're here to cheer you up. >> Chance: Oh, yeah.
My bad. My bad. >> Summer: Let's get
these drinks going. >> Chance: Okay.
>> Daniel: What was that? >> Danny: What was what?
>> Daniel: Oh, you know what. You know, that.
That tone about how I don't mind having Heather coming over here?
>> Danny: You don't, though, do you?
>> Daniel: No, I don't. Because she's Lucy's mom,
and we're co-parents. >> Danny: Yeah. Absolutely.
>> Daniel: Look, if you're implying that something is
going on between the two of us, you couldn't be more wrong.
It's not. It's nothing. I do-- I do get the feeling that
Lucy might have a little agenda of her own.
>> Danny: Or maybe Lucy just misses Heather
when they're not together. I mean, you said so yourself.
It's just been the two of them for a while.
And, hey, it's got to be thrilling for her to have
both her parents in the same town.
>> Daniel: Yeah, and I am thrilled having my daughter
so close to me. >> Danny: And I'm sure Lucy
feels torn, you know? This, uh, shared custody thing,
splitting up her time between her parents, it's going to
require adjustment, right? >> Daniel: She's been through
a lot because of me. You know?
Now, she has to deal with me and Heather living
in the same town together, but not really being together.
>> Danny: But it's gotta be reassuring for her to have this
family time with the two of you like it was before.
[ Daniel chuckles ] >> Daniel: It's funny.
It'd-- Just it's the opposite for me, you know,
having you and Mom in town. Yeah, it's-- it's not
reassuring at all. Actually, it's
kind of terrifying.
>> Danny: I-- I don't love the idea of having us both around you
being terrifying for you. >> Daniel: Yeah, but, you know,
I know your history. I was there, remember?
So, any of those times that you guys were
at each other's throats, it left an indelible mark
on my very fragile young mind. So, yeah, I'm sorry,
but you and Ma, same place, same time, not reassuring.
[ phone chiming ] >> Danny: Hey.
>> Heather: Hi. >> Danny: Heather, the chef
that makes house calls. Look, uh, I've got a run.
There's something I have to do. >> Daniel: Where are you going?
>> Danny: I-- I won't be long. Just say, send me one of those
grilled cheese sandwiches. I'll be right back, okay?
>> Daniel: Listen, I am really sorry that Lucy dragged
you out like this tonight. >> Heather: Oh, I'm--
I'm just happy that our daughter still
wants to hang out with her boring old mom.
>> Daniel: You're not old and boring.
You shouldn't let her take advantage of you like that.
>> Heather: Oh, no, Lucy is definitely not taking advantage.
Um, I actually live for moments like this.
These days are not going to last forever,
you know? And, uh, to be called and wanted?
It is, um, my pleasure to make her anything she wants
for as long as she wishes. >> Daniel: What's with the face?
>> Lucy: Um... >> Heather: Seriously? You--
you called me to make grilled cheese,
but you don't actually have-- >> Lucy: Have any cheese.
>> Daniel: Key ingredient. We don't have cheese.
Is-- is there anything we can substitute for cheese?
>> Lucy: Um, we could do peanut butter and bananas.
We do have that. >> Daniel: Peanut butter and
bananas. Grilled? That sounds terrible.
No, absolutely not. >> Heather: Who-- who--
who said anything about them being grilled?
>> Lucy: Yeah, Dad. That's gross.
>> Heather: Yeah, Dad. Gross. Hi.
>> Lucy: Hi. Isn't Mom the best?
>> Daniel: Best. Yeah. >> Nikki: Thank you, Lauren,
but I plan on maintaining my sobriety.
I appreciate your offer more than you can know,
but hopefully, I would never have to take you up on it.
>> Lauren: Well, I hope so, too. For you and your family.
But I want you to know, I have faith that you are
going to get through this. And whatever the outcome,
the offer stands. You can always count on me.
>> Nikki: Well, with all that support, how can I fail?
>> Lauren: Well, your sponsor, Seth, seems committed as well.
He seemed very concerned, so I'm sure
that he will be available to you whenever you need it.
>> Nikki: He certainly was there for me last night
when you called him for backup. >> Lauren: Without hesitation.
He knew you needed all the support you could get.
>> Nikki: I was lucky to find him.
We had run into each other at meetings over the years
and chatted, traded success stories,
patted each other on the back, that kind of thing.
It just, uh, grew from there. And, uh, I knew
that I needed a sponsor, and we got along.
And he certainly made it easy to reach out once
I realized I was in trouble. >> Lauren: Like Neil
and Katherine in the past, you had a mutual understanding.
>> Nikki: Yeah. You know...
it's almost impossible to understand
addiction unless you have experienced it personally.
And I know you've gone through so much with Fen.
But it's not quite the same. >> Lauren: I know
how important a sponsor is to someone in recovery.
Fen is very close to his. In fact, he and Trey
spent Christmas with him. >> Nikki: Wow.
Well, I don't know that it will be like that for Seth and me,
but, um, he sure was there for me, and that's
all that matters, really. I will always be
grateful for that. >> Phyllis: Thank you
for meeting with me. I took the liberty.
>> Danny: Oh, thank you. So, uh-- Yeah.
So, what's the big urgency? What did you want
to see me about? >> Phyllis: First, I'd like
to ask you for a favor. >> Danny: Uh, well, that depends
on what it is. >> Phyllis: That song
that you said, um, I helped inspire,
can you play it for me? >> Danny: That's what you wanted
to see me about? >> Phyllis: I love that song.
It's so beautiful. >> Danny: Right now?
Like, tonight? I haven't even
finished the lyrics. Look, if you want to talk
about something, I'm here. >> Phyllis: I do, I do.
But first, I just-- I want to hear this song.
It's just beautiful, and makes me feel like--
like everything is going to work out the way it should.
That's what your music does to me, do you know that?
It inspires me. Please?
>> Danny: [ sighs ] Sure. Okay. [ piano playing ]
♪♪♪ >> Summer: So tell me,
this breakup between you and Sharon, why do I get
the feeling that it didn't just happen today?
When I saw you last, had you guys already
decided to end things? >> Chance: Yeah, we had.
And I'll admit, I was still a little raw from it,
still kind of fresh. So, I wasn't quite ready
to bare my soul. >> Summer: Mm, are you ready
to bare your soul now, maybe? >> Chance: Ugh, I would
rather talk about anything else, actually.
>> Summer: Okay, like what? >> Chance: How about the giant
thank you that I owe you? >> Summer: For dinner? No.
We're even, I'm having fun, too. >> Chance: No, no, no. I'm
talking about the wardrobe tips that you gave me.
I swear you knocked it out of the park.
You got me on the right track. >> Summer: Oh, okay.
So, you might say that shopping spree I went on
saved your career? >> Chance: No doubt in my mind.
>> Summer: [ laughs ] Okay, so I think that this means
that now you have to trust my judgment
in all things going forward. >> Chance: Clearly, I have
no choice. [ piano playing ]
[ applauding, chuckling ] >> Phyllis: Oh, my goodness.
>> Danny: Oh, thank you, thank you.
>> Phyllis: That was amazing. >> Danny: So...
you want to tell me what's really bothering you?
'Cause I know it's not the song. Does it maybe have something
to do with Tucker McCall? >> Phyllis: Tucker McCall?
Why would you ask that? >> Danny: Well, I've heard
he has a reputation for being nothing but trouble.
So, when I saw you two New Year's Eve, I just,
you know-- Please tell me you two
aren't seeing each other. >> Phyllis: I mean, do you think
it would be a mistake for me to be involved with him?
>> Danny: I don't presume to make any kind of
judgment call for you, especially since, really,
all I know about the man is his notorious reputation.
>> Phyllis: Well, um, I mean, I don't see
a future with Tucker, you know. >> Danny: Hm.
>> Phyllis: He doesn't sweep me off my feet.
Like you do. I mean, really--
Oh, it's hot. There's no passion there.
With Tucker and myself. When, um...
When you have passion with somebody,
you definitely can't let it go like we had.
Do you remember the passion that we had?
>> Danny: Yes, and yes to that, but, uh...
it wasn't necessarily all good. >> Phyllis: Yeah, it was.
It was all good. I think, um...
I think we could have that again.
There's so much fire and heat between us.
I think that if we try,
we could have that again. [ phone ringing ]
Don't get that. Don't get that.
>> Danny: What? Are you kidding me?
[ piano playing over phone ] [ Christine scoffs ]
What the hell is this? >> Phyllis: I-- I'm sorry, what?
>> Danny: The video you obviously just posted.
>> Phyllis: Oh, yeah, I-- I posted that.
Uh, the song is so beautiful, I wanted the world to hear it.
Is there something wrong with that?
>> Danny: What about the caption, Phyllis?
"TFW meaning that feeling when your ex plays you
a love song?" Why would you post
something like this? >> Phyllis: I don't know
what the problem is. I mean, the song
is so beautiful, and I helped inspire it, and I wanted
the world to hear it. But I think you're making
a big deal out of nothing. What's wrong with that?
>> Danny: Maybe because it is a big deal.
Yeah, Daniel's right. He was worried about us being
in the same town together. You know what?
You are infuriating. >> Phyllis: Um, am I supposed
to understand what's going on here?
>> Danny: Don't try to play me, Phyllis.
We know exactly why you posted this video.
It's obvious. You want the whole world
to think that there's something going on between us,
that we're now romantically seeing each other again
when you know damn well that's not the case at all.
[ Danny sighs ] You had me convinced.
But you know what? I know better now.
You haven't changed at all, have you, Phyllis?
>> Phyllis: I have changed. >> Danny: But you haven't.
You're still up to your same old tricks, playing games,
manipulating people's lives to suit your own warped agenda.
You just don't stop, do you? >> Phyllis: Do you know
who's playing games? It's not me.
You want to know who? It's your precious Christine.
That's who's playing games. I am direct and I am upfront.
Christine couldn't wait to tell me that the two of you
were going on some romantic trip together.
>> Danny: She just told you that, unprovoked?
>> Phyllis: Yeah, unprovoked. She took great, great pleasure
in telling me, trust me. >> Danny: Which means you two
are at it again. >> Phyllis: Do you know how much
it hurts me when she comes after me like that?
>> Danny: I see, and you're the innocent bystander
just minding your own business? >> Phyllis: Yes, actually,
I was, I was. I was trying to apologize
to her, Danny. We were having a simple conversation
and she tried to throw that in my face. Do you know,
contrary to public belief, I actually have feelings.
But she couldn't wait to make me feel like dirt.
>> Danny: Again, just out of the blue?
>> Phyllis: Yeah, out of the blue.
I can't help it if she's threatened by me.
>> Danny: Please tell me that you didn't happen to
mention that you kissed me. >> Phyllis: Oh, well,
as I remember... you were kissing me, too.
It wasn't just me kissing you. But, no, I didn't tell her.
I could have thrown it in her face like she did
with me, but I didn't. I showed restraint.
>> Danny: Restraint? You call posting
that video restraint? You seriously think
that you should get credit for that?
>> Phyllis: Yeah, I do. But I think there's
a bigger part of this story. The fact that you didn't tell
Christine about the kiss. Why is that, Danny?
>> Danny: Why would I do something like that?
What could it possibly accomplish?
Nothing. Except, upset Christine,
and fuel this rivalry between you two even further.
>> Phyllis: Hm. Well, I think there's another
reason why you didn't tell her. >> Danny: What are you
suggesting? >> Phyllis: I think
you liked it. Yeah.
I think the kiss meant something to you.
How about that? >> Seth: [ sighs ] Ladies.
It's so good to see you both. >> Nikki: Well, hello.
Your ears must have been burning.
>> Lauren: Good to see you again.
We didn't really get a chance to talk last night
when you came to help. >> Nikki: And I wasn't able to
finish thanking you. I was still a little
out of it when Victor came to the suite,
but I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate you.
You were there when I needed it. >> Seth: Well, I'm ready to do
whatever you need. And may I say, it's great to see
you looking so much better now. And, uh, you know,
I hope as your sponsor, I can-- I can help you
stay that way. >> Nikki: Well, I'm counting
on it, it's-- it's always a struggle.
>> Seth: Yeah, that's-- that's what I'm here for, right?
You know, to help you get back to stable sobriety.
>> Nikki: I didn't see you at the meeting this morning.
I was there. >> Seth: That-- Yeah, that's
great. You know, meetings-- meetings are so important.
[ Seth yawns ] >> Nikki: Are you tired?
Uh, I'm afraid that's my fault. >> Seth: No, I don't know.
Maybe I'm under the weather or something, you know.
Actually, I was just on my way to a late meeting, so...
>> Nikki: Um, you know, you might be
coming down with something. Maybe you should go home
after the meeting and rest. >> Seth: Yes, yes, that's just
what I was thinking, yeah. Yeah, but don't forget,
I always leave my phone on. So, if you need anything,
anything, just don't hesitate to reach out,
'cause I'm here, yeah? >> Nikki: Okay. Thanks.
Um, we'll talk tomorrow. And, uh, go, go,
take care of yourself. >> Seth: Yeah, thanks.
Uh, you do the same. Good night.
>> Nikki: Good night. Hm.
Did he seem okay to you?
>> Chance: You think the jacket's slick? Wait 'til you see what else
I got from Marchetti. You'd be very proud.
>> Summer: Oh, yeah, the clothes are nice,
but it's the man inside of them that makes all the difference.
>> Chance: Ooh, well, this man better get going.
I got an early morning and I can't show up all ragged
from hanging out too late. >> Summer: No, we don't
want that. Being fired in your first week, that would be--
that would be bad. I don't want to be responsible for that.
Uh, this was, um-- This was nice.
>> Chance: Yeah. Let's do it again soon.
>> Lucy: Mm, this was exactly what I needed, hot chocolate
and marshmallows always helps me fall right asleep.
Good night, Dad. >> Daniel: Good night.
>> Lucy: I promise I won't drag you out here to make me
a grilled cheese again. >> Heather: Well, I mean, maybe
not until you, uh, get some cheese in the house.
>> Daniel: Yeah, cheese. Key ingredient.
>> Lucy: Okay, okay, fine. My bad.
Good night, Mom. >> Heather: Good night,
sweetheart, I love you. >> Lucy: Love you.
>> Heather: Don't forget to brush your teeth, I know
you pretend to do that. I saw that.
She-- she was-- Yeah, I know. All right, well, I should get
going soon, too, just as soon as I wash the dishes.
>> Daniel: Oh, no, no, you don't have to do that.
You cooked, you don't have to do the cleaning, that's the deal.
You know that. Besides, I probably owe you one,
maybe two. >> Heather: Why is that?
>> Daniel: Well, twice now, you have dropped everything
at our daughter's request. >> Heather: Guess
I'm a soft touch. >> Daniel: Yeah, me, too.
Kind of putty in her hands. I get the feeling
she kind of likes all of us hanging out again.
You know, like the old times. >> Heather: Yeah, I mean,
I don't think she's the only one.
>> Daniel: No? >> Heather: I imagine you've
already noticed this, but... if you need me
to say it out loud... I'm falling
back in love with you, Daniel. All over again.
>> Danny: You are purposely misreading this whole thing.
You're twisting things into believing what
you want to believe, and the truth be damned.
>> Phyllis: Look, I know why you don't want to face this.
You probably don't even want to admit it to yourself,
but it's written all over your face, Danny.
And it shows in your demeanor and your body language.
>> Danny: What are you saying? Do you even know?
>> Phyllis: Here's what I know. That you're happier
and more comfortable around me. You're so tense
and on edge with Christine. It's like-- it's like you feel
like you're going to say something
to scare the little bug off. >> Danny: You know what?
You have no clue what you're talking about.
Can I get a scotch neat, please? [ sighs ] Thank you.
[ Danny sighs ] >> Phyllis: You're working
so hard to be comfortable around her, aren't you?
So hard. You're making it look
like the two of you are so comfortable together
and so in sync. You know, like you're still
attracted to her. The allure
of the bewitching Christine, it's all an act.
>> Danny: Hey, you know what? Do me a favor
and back off, all right? Yeah, stop pretending
to try to know my feelings better than I do
because you don't. >> Phyllis: I always trust
my instincts, you know that? My instincts
never lead me astray. You should trust them, too.
I know what I know. And I know...
this.
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