>> Diane: Ah, last night was perfect.
Dinner, champagne, dancing, you. >> Jack: Nothing is too good
for Jabot's new co-CEO. And I am sorry that the mood was
temporarily spoiled by Tucker. >> Diane: Oh, already forgotten.
So the only thing better than a night out with you is this,
working side by side with my husband, my son.
We're really lucky. >> Jack: Yes, we are.
>> Diane: Yeah, let's do it. >> Jack: Come on.
>> Diane: Thank you. Oh, you're here already.
We didn't even hear you leave the house.
>> Kyle: Not everyone can party on a weeknight.
Kidding, but since I was up at dawn, I figured
why not get a start on the day? >> Jack: Hey, been
a lot of that lately. First in the door,
last to leave. I couldn't be prouder of you.
>> Tucker: Morning. >> Nate: Morning.
Coffee, please. >> Tucker: So are you and Audra
an item now? >> Nate: Why do you ask?
>> Tucker: Oh, you seem pretty cozy up in her suite.
I saw the sparkle in her eyes. She may have said something.
>> Nate: I seriously doubt that. But if Audra and I are
an item or not, that's none of your business.
>> Tucker: That's true. It's just that she and I
are close, so-- >> Nate: Not anymore.
Audra's done with you, Tucker. Are-- are you really
the last to know?
♪♪♪
>> Victor: No, you keep me informed.
Step by step, is that clear? Thank you.
Here you are. >> Nick: What's so urgent?
>> Victor: Have a seat, guys. >> Victoria: What is it, Dad?
What's going on? >> Victor: My security team
called me last night. And told me that there was
a huge fire at the institution where Jordan is incarcerated.
>> Victoria: What? Oh, my God. >> Nick: What do you know?
>> Victor: Not much. One doesn't know
how many people survived. >> Victoria: Was Jordan killed?
>> Nick: Would it be wrong to hope she is burning
in hell for what she did to Mom? >> Victoria: And Claire.
>> Victor: We don't know anything about her whereabouts.
Don't know if she was a victim of that fire.
But you and I can imagine that in that massive chaos
that ensued, someone could have escaped.
>> Victoria: Meaning that Jordan could be dead,
or she could be out there again, ready to do God knows what.
[ knocking on door ] >> Audra: Nikki.
>> Nikki: Come in. >> Audra: I've packed up
my office, I've turned in my security badge, key card.
Unless you've changed your mind about letting me go.
>> Nikki: Only if you have changed your mind
about opening the Newman Media office in London.
>> Audra: I have not. >> Nikki: Well, I'm sorry.
My decision stands. >> Audra: I'm sorry as well.
>> Nikki: This probably seems very unfair to you.
>> Audra: My work here has been exemplary.
You've said so yourself many times.
>> Nikki: Yes, it has been. And a part of me regrets this.
But given the circumstances, I need to be selfish.
>> Audra: To protect yourself. Even though I've told you
many times, I am not a threat. And I would never reveal
what you're going through to anyone.
>> Nikki: I understand that. >> Audra: And I also gave you
my word that I would keep my distance,
and not monitor you or betray your confidence.
>> Nikki: Audra, we have had this conversation.
>> Audra: Well, I hope you can find my replacement,
and quickly, because running Newman Media alone,
the stress is going to be a bigger burden,
a greater test of your sobriety than my presence could ever be.
>> Victor: I obviously was concerned about that
Jordan woman as soon as I heard about the fire.
>> Victoria: Just the idea that Jordan could be
out there somewhere... What does that mean for Mom
and Claire? >> Nick: If Jordan got out,
and that is a big "if," do you really think
she would risk showing her face in Genoa City
or going to the hospital? >> Victor: Son,
the woman is insane. She has a vendetta against
your mother and our family. And unless we find out
for sure that she didn't survive that fire,
we all have to stay on our toes. >> Victoria: Daddy, would you
please send some of your security team to the hospital?
>> Victor: I already have. >> Victoria: Good. Thank you.
I know Claire has been given certain freedoms, and I would
hate for this to-- to ruin that, but I would prefer it
if she doesn't know that they're on the premises.
It would only upset her. >> Victor: I'll take care of it.
>> Victoria: Oh, God, I can't believe this.
After all the progress that she's made.
>> Nick: Mom must be so freaked out.
>> Victor: I got the call about the fire
when I was with your mother. I decided not to tell her.
>> Victoria: That makes a lot of sense.
The last thing that she needs right now is another threat
to her sobriety. >> Nick: But we're not gonna
be able to keep this from Mom for very long.
Eventually, she's gonna find out.
>> Victoria: Well, yes, we need to get some answers as soon
as possible, we don't want Mom spinning over this.
>> Victor: Now I hate to tell you this,
but there was some stress added to your mother.
After she fired Audra Charles. >> Nick: Fired her? Why?
>> Victoria: When did this happen?
>> Victor: Because Audra Charles found out about your
mother's drinking, and she offered her support,
and your mother didn't like that.
>> Nick: Are you telling me that Mom is running Newman Media
single-handedly? >> Victor: I think your mother
can handle it, son. >> Victoria: Yeah, sure.
That's Mom, superwoman. She can do anything,
even when it's the last thing that she needs.
>> Victor: Look, all we can do now is support her.
>> Nick: And pray that Jordan doesn't show up.
>> Victor: Keep this news from your mother.
>> Nikki: I have the situation well in hand, thank you.
>> Audra: Yeah, I'm sure you do. >> Nikki: I wish you
every success. And wherever you end up,
they will be very lucky to have you.
And again, I am happy to write a glowing recommendation
for you. >> Audra: I appreciate that.
We might have gotten off to a rocky start,
but your guidance has meant a great deal to me.
>> Nikki: Well, that's very generous of you.
>> Audra: You're a legend in this business, Nikki.
I hope you're successful with this latest... challenge.
>> Nikki: Thank you. >> Audra: Damn it.
>> Tucker: You will never understand the bond
that Audra and I share. >> Nate: but I do. You're alone.
You've got nothing, no one. So you cling
to some fantasy that there's more to that bond with Audra
than there actually is. You're no good for her, Tucker.
So if you care about Audra, you'll let her go.
Man, she is brilliant and talented, but she'll never
achieve her true potential with your dead weight
around her neck. >> Tucker: She's gotten
pretty far with my dead weight around her neck.
>> Nate: Oh, I'm sure she'd appreciate you
taking all the credit. [ scoffs ]
>> Tucker: I have supported Audra all this time
because I understand her. And she understands me.
We understand each other. That's why I know she's got
something in the works, something aimed at me.
You know anything about it? >> Nate: No clue.
>> Tucker: No clue. Her confidence
is alluring, isn't it? I have a sneaking suspicion
that she thinks she can get one over on me,
and she would be very insulted if I just let it slide.
So please tell your friend-- or your lover or whatever
the hell she is for you-- that I'm onto her.
And if you're thinking of throwing in with her
in this little game, as smart as you think you are,
you can't beat me.
>> Diane: If we had known you were here already,
I would've brought you a coffee from Crimson Lights.
>> Kyle: The office brew
is just fine with me. >> Diane: I know you're
a hard worker, but you don't need to run yourself ragged.
>> Kyle: Oh, this isn't ragged. This is just plugging away.
I need to do this, Mom. Above and beyond,
make up for past bad behavior. >> Jack: No, that's all
in the past. Need I remind you,
you helped save Jabot from Tucker McCall?
Now in my book, that makes you a star.
You don't have to work to impress your mother and I.
We're perfectly happy with your love and loyalty.
Except we'd also like your business experience.
[ Diane laughs ] >> Diane: Your father's right.
You don't have anything to prove to us, Kyle.
>> Kyle: Maybe I have something to prove to myself.
I hope you don't mind, but since I was here early,
I decided to get a head start on restructuring
the intern program. >> Jack: Oh!
>> Kyle: You know, defining the goals,
restructuring the framework. >> Diane: Already? Well, I was
going to work on this this morning.
>> Kyle: Well, there's a little legal finessing that had to be
done that I was already familiar with.
And now you don't have to worry about it.
>> Diane: I see, well, thank you.
>> Kyle: And I am late for a meeting, so, I will catch up
with the two of you later. >> Jack: You know what?
I think this is gonna work. The three of us guiding Jabot
to a bright new future. >> Diane: Yeah, I'm not so sure
Kyle's on board with your vision.
>> Jack: What do you mean? Of course he is.
You just heard him. Ready to do the work,
above and beyond. He's totally committed.
>> Diane: Yeah, he's saying all the right things,
but it's just, um-- Just the sense I'm getting,
and I know his tells. >> Jack: What are you
talking about? >> Diane: He's trying
too hard, Jack. He's disappointed
that you didn't make him co-CEO. >> Jack: He said himself
he knows he's not ready. >> Diane: For a job
he already had? And once again?
>> Jack: I think the protective side of you
is overthinking this. >> Diane: Uh, no, no, no, no.
He wasn't trying to help me with the intern project.
It was his subtle way of saying, "I can do this job,
and I can do it better." >> Nate: Your ego,
the narcissism, astonishing. >> Tucker: Isn't it?
>> Nate: The world doesn't revolve
around you, Tucker. >> Tucker: Mine does,
just like yours does around you and Audra's around her.
That's how it works for people like us.
>> Nate: I'm nothing like you. >> Tucker: Of course you are.
You're just not as good at it. You know what your weakness
is, Nate? You want so desperately
to be liked. For instance, I saw you sucking
up to Devon last night, hoping, begging for his approval.
>> Nate: There it is. You see, Devon and I,
we're rebuilding our relationship,
and we're in a good place. And you can't stand
to see that because your son wants nothing to do with you.
>> Tucker: You know, if you get tired, of, you know,
getting looked over at Chancellor-Winters
all the time, you should consider coming to work
with Audra and me-- >> Nate: There is no more
Audra and you. [ footsteps approaching ]
>> Tucker: Always and forever. >> Audra: What's going on?
>> Tucker: Nate is considering working with us.
>> Audra: Huh? Is that true? >> Nate: No way in hell.
>> Tucker: Yeah, we'll see. Enjoy your day.
>> Audra: Excuse me. >> Nate: Audra, don't.
>> Audra: Tucker. Tucker, wait. Oh, God.
Do you get my text? >> Tucker: I did.
>> Audra: What you said in there?
What did you mean by "us"? Have you forgiven me?
Am I back in? >> Tucker: Hmm, how should I
play this? >> Audra: My God, you are just
infuriating. Would it kill you
to just answer the question? >> Tucker: Yes, Audra.
Yes, you are in. >> Audra: You're not angry?
>> Tucker: How could I stay angry at you
after all we've been through? It's our own special
kind of fun, right? And we're gonna have
a blast this time. >> Audra: You won't regret it.
>> Tucker: Oh, I know I won't. Because bringing you back in
is the only way I'm gonna find out what the hell you're up to.
>> Victor: And by the way, how are things going with Adam?
Are you getting along, working well together?
>> Nick: You know, Adam's been on his best behavior,
but we've all seen it before. Eventually there's going to be
some obstacle or a perceived grievance,
and it could all go up in flames.
>> Victor: Well, I think this time things may be
different, you know? >> Nick: I am, uh,
pulling for him. I mean that, Adam is sharp
and talented, I think he's got a bright future,
assuming he can stay focused and keep it together.
>> Victor: Even if he is seeing Sally Spectra again?
>> Nick: I admit it wasn't easy at first.
Really care about her. I thought we had a-- a future,
you know, but, uh, obviously, that pull between Adam and Sally
is still there, and it probably always will be.
So I truly hope the best for them.
>> Victor: Now, that sounds very mature on your part, son.
>> Nick: Well, you've always made it clear how you feel
about Sally. You can't like it
that she's still in the picture, regardless of which brother
she's with. >> Victor: Suffice it to say,
I've never fully trusted her. Nor really liked her.
But maybe things have changed for the better.
>> Nick: Well, the only thing we can do is stay out of it.
Dad, I know that's not your specialty,
not involving yourself in something, but I truly
believe that is our best chance to keep Adam focused
and on his best behavior. >> Jack: I think you're jumping
to conclusions. >> Diane: No, I'm not.
You know how much this whole situation has bothered me.
>> Jack: I think some maternal instinct in you
is always going to protect your son.
No matter how much you like the job, no matter how good
you are at it, some part of you is going to
think, "I should have given Kyle the position."
>> Diane: Well, it's not too late to change your mind.
>> Jack: I love you even more for how much you love our son,
and want to protect him. But we have to let this go.
You and Kyle are exactly where you should be.
I don't have the slightest regret about my decision.
>> Diane: Okay. [ phone chiming ]
>> Jack: Can I put you on hold for just a second?
>> Nikki: Is it a bad time? >> Jack: No, not at all.
It's Nikki. >> Diane: Oh.
>> Jack: Thank you. >> Diane: Yeah, mm-hmm.
>> Kyle: Thanks for letting me know.
>> Diane: I thought you had a meeting.
>> Kyle: Just got canceled, which is good, because now I can
work on the lip oil launch. >> Diane: Oh, hold on.
I-- I wanted to tweak a few details for that.
>> Kyle: Yeah, I worked on earlier iterations
of the line, so I have some ideas on how best to market.
>> Diane: Well, I have some ideas, too.
>> Kyle: But at the last meeting you were talking about
you wanted to focus on incentivizing
faster turnarounds on production timing.
Now you have time to explore that.
You're welcome. [ Diane gasps ]
>> Diane: Kyle, stop. >> Jack: How's it going?
>> Nikki: I'm swamped. Please tell me you found
a replacement for Audra. >> Jack: I'm waiting for word
it's good to go. It takes some time sometimes.
>> Nikki: Which I'm running out of.
>> Jack: Is it really that bad? >> Nikki: Well, I guess not. I--
I-- I just had a-- a bad moment.
>> Jack: Tell me what happened. >> Nikki: Audra came by
to say goodbye. >> Jack: And how did that go?
>> Nikki: Well, um, I could have done without her suggesting
that without her, my job would be
a lot more stressful. I mean, that threatens
my sobriety more than if I had kept her on.
Do you think I made a mistake? >> Jack: Letting Audra go
was part of your recovery. Nikki, it's totally justified.
You don't have to question yourself at all.
You are perfectly capable of running Newman Media
until you get a COO. >> Nikki: I love your
confidence. I wish I had some. >> Jack: Hey, why don't we, uh,
have a late breakfast? We can talk about coping
strategies, anything you like. >> Nikki: I would love to, but
the work pile on my desk won't-- won't let me.
So, listen, Jack, do you think-- I-- I don't know,
is this self-sabotage? Is this a sign that I'm making
terrible decisions? >> Jack: Don't fall into that
spiral of doubt. Focus on work.
One task at a time, one hour at a time.
Don't get freaked out by this. >> Nikki: You're right.
>> Jack: I know what you're thinking-- that it's
easier said than done. >> Nikki: You know me so well.
>> Jack: I know you can do this. [ knocking on door ]
>> Nikki: Oh, my next appointment is here, so, um,
thank you for the advice. >> Victoria: That's what I am?
Your next appointment? >> Nikki: Hi, darling.
How are you? >> Victoria: I heard that you
let Audra go. >> Nikki: Ah. News travels fast.
>> Victoria: Dad told me and Nicholas.
Are you sure that was a good idea?
>> Nikki: Questioning my judgment is not
helpful, Victoria. >> Victoria: I'm sorry.
>> Nikki: No, no, I-- I'm sorry. I-- I shouldn't have snapped.
>> Victoria: All I meant is that until
you find a replacement, your workload will be doubled.
Are you sure that's safe for you
and for your sobriety?
>> Nikki: Now you sound like your father.
I wish everybody would stop hovering and worrying.
I am fine. >> Victoria: I'm allowed to be
concerned, Mom. >> Nikki: Yes, of course you
are, but I can handle it. You need to trust me on that.
And besides, the more work I have, the better off I'll be.
>> Victoria: I know how strong you can be under
normal circumstances. >> Nikki: There are no normal
circumstances for an alcoholic. But I have won this battle
before, and I will do it again. >> Victoria: Yes, I know you
will, and I'd like to help you. Let me step in as interim COO
and take some of the pressure off.
>> Nikki: Darling, I would love to work with you again,
but if there is anyone who is dealing
with out of the ordinary circumstances, it's you.
You stepped away from Newman so that you could
help Claire get healthy. I'm not gonna take that away
from you. It's too important.
How is she doing? >> Victoria: She's doing better.
She's-- she seems much more open and o-- optimistic.
I know she still has a long way to go, and there
are gonna be some more bumps along the way, but Cole and I
are very hopeful that there might be a miracle here.
>> Nikki: Well, I'm happy for all three of you.
>> Victoria: And I would be happy to help you, Mom, please.
Let me look at my schedule. I can make it work.
>> Nikki: Absolutely not. [ Nikki scoffs ]
Hard work is not something foreign to me. I'll be fine.
>> Victoria: Are you sure? >> Nikki: Not only am I sure,
but I have a conference call in a couple of minutes,
and I've got to prep for it, so I am officially kicking you out.
>> Victoria: All right. I love you.
>> Nikki: I love you. >> Victoria: If you
need anything-- >> Nikki: I know who to call.
>> Victoria: All right. >> Diane: I don't need you
to pick up my slack. >> Kyle: Wha-- That-- that's not
what I was doing at all. >> Diane: Well, are you sure?
Because it kind of feels like you're worried that I'm not
ready to take on this position. >> Kyle: I was the one who
suggested the co-CEO position before Dad even
offered it to you. >> Diane: Uh, yes, and now that
he has and I've accepted it, you've gone into overdrive.
You're-- you're taking over projects that I am
perfectly capable of managing. >> Kyle: Okay, Mom, I was just
trying to help. >> Diane: Maybe. Or maybe,
subconsciously, you're trying to say that you could be doing
my job and maybe even better. >> Kyle: Hey, if my actions
have upset you, I'm sorry. I'll back off.
[ Diane scoffs ] >> Diane: And now I've
upset you. >> Kyle: No, not-- not at all.
Mom, we're good. As family and working together,
we have to be honest with each other.
>> Diane: Then I can honestly say that I'm proud of you.
And I'm excited that we'll be working as a team.
>> Kyle: Exactly the way I feel. >> Diane: All right.
[ Diane laughs ] Well, it's like your father
says, we're going to do great things together.
>> Kyle: Mm-hmm. >> Diane: Okay.
>> Kyle: See you. >> Audra: I'm not plotting
anything, Tucker. >> Tucker: Sure. Whatever you
say, Audra. >> Audra: My God, your ego
is relentless. I'm not planning anything
against you. Now, we've accomplished some
amazing things together, and I've learned a lot from you.
And I'd love to learn more. [ Tucker laughs ]
>> Tucker: You're laying it on a little thick.
>> Audra: Oh. Yeah, that's because you're being dramatic
and ridiculous, and honesty wasn't getting through to you.
But can we just move on already? We're a team again, and
I'd just like to get started. Taking Glissade to the top
with you is all I want. >> Tucker: It's also your only
option since you quit Newman Media.
>> Audra: Okay, can-- Are we done with this topic?
Because it's dangerously close to boring me,
and you hate to be boring. >> Tucker: Whatever you
say, Audra. >> Audra: You really don't
trust me? >> Tucker: Should I?
I'll see you around. You look good in this. Keep it.
[ Audra sighs ] >> Nate: Good morning.
>> Audra: What was that between you and Tucker?
>> Nate: You know, just Tucker being Tucker.
Please tell me that your conversation was you telling him
to stay the hell away from you. And that you are
perfectly happy at Newman Media. >> Audra: Mm. I can't do that.
>> Nate: Why? >> Audra: Because I resigned.
>> Nate: Hmm. Something must have gone
very wrong for you to lie to my face.
>> Nate: You didn't quit, did you?
Nikki fired you. >> Audra: In a way, but
splitting hairs. I'm out of a job either way.
>> Nate: Mm. And you failed to mention it last night.
>> Audra: Well, I wasn't in the mood.
Look, I told you, Nikki's drinking wasn't going to
end well for me, and it didn't. You know, she had the nerve to
offer me a position heading up Newman Media's office in London.
As if it was some kind of reward.
>> Nate: Isn't it? >> Audra: It was exile.
You know, you break all of your own rules about showing
even an ounce of vulnerability. You-- you try to be nice,
understand them, support them, and all it does is bite you.
Everything I did was to help her, and all she saw me
was as a threat. >> Nate: And she hadn't
been drinking? >> Audra: In that moment,
she was absolutely sober. I mean, the rest of the day,
who knows? But the way she did it.
Just waving her recovery as an excuse.
And of course, she reminded me of the NDA I signed
because she's terrified that I'm going to spill her secret,
which I would never do. >> Nate: All right. I'm sorry.
Well, it's a loss for her and for the company.
>> Audra: Yeah, well, I guess at least I'm free
of the Newmans and their insular little world
where blood is the only thing that matters.
You know, I should have learned after what they did to you.
I-- You know, can you believe that?
When Victor found out that Nikki fired me, he wanted to make it
up to me by offering me some random position at Newman
as if I would waste my time. >> Nate: Okay, so now
you're a free agent with a stellar resume.
I hope you're going to use it more wisely than
trying to take Tucker down from the inside at Glissade.
He's already suspicious. >> Audra: Yeah, because in his
mind, he thinks that everyone is obsessed with him
and out to get him. >> Nate: Because you actually
are out to get him. Which I understand.
You want the world and would do anything to get it.
But screwing with Tucker, that is not the way.
So please tell me you thought about what I said
and changed your mind about going after Tucker.
>> Audra: Your advice registered.
It's a spectacularly bad idea. Way too risky,
so backing off would be the smart thing to do.
>> Nate: Why don't I believe you?
>> Audra: Oh, I didn't say I agreed.
Just that it registered. >> Nate: Audra, Tucker hurt you.
He let you down too many times, so you want to gut him.
But you are too close to this. I-- it is too personal.
Tucker will use that, and he will play you.
And you'll never get a chance to hijack Glissade
out from under him. If anything, you'll be the one
who suffers, and I don't want to see that happen.
>> Audra: Then have a little faith that I can do this.
>> Nate: My God. As brilliant as you are,
if you go through with this, you're setting yourself up
for a massive fall. >> Nick: All right, so that's on
the books-- dinner with the state's attorney general.
>> Victor: Okay. Son, I can handle that
if you're not available. >> Nick: I'll take care of it,
Dad, you've got plenty on your plate.
>> Victor: But, son, so do you. You have a child at home.
You have a full-time job here. When do you have time
for your personal life? >> Nick: I have a personal life.
I'm good. >> Victor: Son, I'm a little
older than you are, and I can tell you that it's very
important to have someone in your life that you...
can lean on, you know? In happy times and bad times.
>> Nick: Well, not everyone can be as lucky as you and Mom.
But honestly, I'm fine. I'm where I want to be.
I'm working with you. I'm doing everything I can
to make Newman the best possible place it can be.
>> Victor: I'm glad to hear that, my boy.
And I want you to know how happy it makes me that
we're working together, okay? Means a lot to me.
>> Nick: Me, too. >> Cole: Morning.
>> Victoria: Hi. >> Cole: Hey. Is there news?
Is that why you called? >> Victoria: There's-- there's
been a fire. A fire at the prison
where Jordan's being held. >> Cole: What?
>> Victoria: Yes, it's a-- It was fairly large fire.
So, some people were trapped and-- and killed, and there's
a possibility that some of the prisoners may have escaped.
>> Cole: Wait, do we know anything about Jordan?
Is she alive? Is she dead? Did she escape?
>> Victoria: There's no clue yet, there's nothing.
The information is coming in very slowly, but my father's
security team is on top of it. >> Cole: Well, let's just hope
that she's behind bars. Or-- You know what?
I hate to say it, but the world would be a safer place
if she was no longer in it. >> Victoria: But we have to
assume that if Jordan is alive, there's a very good possibility
that she's headed this way. >> Cole: Your mother
must be terrified. >> Victoria: She doesn't know.
At least not yet. And I really, really hope
she doesn't find out. Cole, I just came
from seeing her, and she's really struggling.
She fired her COO and she's taken over Newman Media.
She says that she can handle it, but she's obviously
so stressed out. And her sobriety
is just-- it's fragile. So, finding out the news
that Jordan could be out there, along with everything else
that she's dealing with, I'm just afraid it's too much.
>> Cole: I'm so sorry, Vic. Claire. Does she know?
>> Victoria: I hate the idea of her being afraid that Jordan
could get to her again. Her nightmares
have finally just stopped. Now it-- This is truly
the last thing that she needs. >> Cole: Well, we're just not
gonna tell her. Not yet. I mean, not until we have
all of the facts. >> Victoria: But what if--
>> Cole: We-- we can circle around the what-ifs for hours.
That's not going to help us or anyone else.
>> Victoria: You're right. >> Cole: And the chances of
Jordan actually having escaped during this fire
are very slim. So we stay positive.
[ knocking on door ] >> Jack: Come in.
>> Kyle: Dad, you got a second?
>> Jack: Absolutely. Come on in. >> Kyle: Um, I need
a reality check. Did I overstep with Mom?
>> Jack: She spoke to you then? >> Kyle: And she very politely
accused me of being passive-aggressive. No.
All I'm trying to do is help. >> Jack: Understood. Um,
I think her concern is more about her own insecurity
than any genuine belief that you would try
to show her up. You wouldn't do that, right?
>> Kyle: Look, we both know that this is a new arena for her.
It's going to require a certain amount of stamina and insight.
I think there is nothing wrong with me offering
a helping hand while she develops into the role.
>> Jack: I appreciate your concern.
But you're trying to help her in the wrong way.
She is perfectly capable of developing into the role
all by herself. >> Kyle: Got it.
Like I told Mom, I'll back off. I know my place.
>> Audra: If you're so worried about me,
take me up on my offer. Join me against Tucker
for fun and profit. How can you resist?
>> Nate: Nope. I already told you, I'm not
getting dragged into this. There is no amount of fun or
profit that makes messing with Tucker worth it.
>> Audra: So you're happy at the family company warming
the bench, huh? >> Nate: Mm-hmm.
>> Audra: Not taking a real shot at something bigger and better.
You know, you used to be so much braver
and much more interesting. >> Nate: Mm. Audra, you're good.
No argument. But it's a mistake to think
that you can go against Tucker and win.
>> Audra: Thanks for your support.
>> Nate: Only because I care about you.
>> Audra: Then stop underestimating me.
Like the Newmans and the Abbotts and Tucker and Kyle
and everyone else in this town. You don't want in? Fine.
Now, sit on the sidelines with your advice and your concern
and watch me pull this off and land on top where I belong.
>> Victoria: I've already spun a dozen different scenarios
about Jordan escaping and what it would do to my mom
and to Claire. Oh, my God.
None of them are good. How do you stay so calm?
>> Cole: I just work with the facts.
Nikki and Claire are protected. Victor's team and the cops
are on top of it. And we have beaten Jordan
so far. So just stay on track.
>> Victoria: This must be so difficult for you.
Dealing with a lifetime of madness in your family.
>> Cole: It's humbling. Thinking I'd gotten away
from it, and I'm right back in it again.
Not to mention the victims. And that includes Claire.
She didn't inherit my mother and aunt's insanity.
But she got twisted into knots. And honestly, she
might have stayed that way, but she met you.
And I can see in her she has a lot more of you
than she does me. That's my sign
that Claire is going to be okay one day.
>> Victoria: You know, there's no bad in you.
None of this is your fault. [ Nikki gasps ]
>> Nikki: This is Jordan's prison.
"Damage is extensive. Dozens trapped by the flames.
The number of casualties is unknown at this time.
Some inmates are thought to have--
thought to have escaped." Oh, my God.
What if she has escaped, and she's coming for me?
She's coming for me right now. Oh, God.
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