1 00:00:02,369 --> 00:00:03,536 >> Phyllis: Oh, my goodness, well look at you. 2 00:00:03,603 --> 00:00:06,172 You can't deny you have feelings for Heather. 3 00:00:06,239 --> 00:00:09,776 You can't deny that. Wow. 4 00:00:09,843 --> 00:00:12,812 Well, what's going on with the two of you is 5 00:00:12,879 --> 00:00:15,415 exactly what's going on with me and Danny. 6 00:00:15,482 --> 00:00:17,817 How come you can't accept that? >> Daniel: We're not talking 7 00:00:17,884 --> 00:00:19,786 about my situation right now. >> Phyllis: Oh, 8 00:00:19,853 --> 00:00:21,521 oh, there's a situation? I didn't know 9 00:00:21,588 --> 00:00:25,158 there was a situation. Well, that must be really awkward. 10 00:00:25,225 --> 00:00:27,293 You know, Lily and all. >> Daniel: Okay, this is 11 00:00:27,360 --> 00:00:30,563 about you making problems for Dad and for Christine. 12 00:00:30,630 --> 00:00:32,899 It just-- It feels like you're up to your old tricks, Mom. 13 00:00:32,966 --> 00:00:35,168 It feels-- it feels like you're being the aggressor. 14 00:00:35,235 --> 00:00:36,836 It feels like you're not having any respect 15 00:00:36,903 --> 00:00:38,772 for anybody's boundaries. And this is supposed to be 16 00:00:38,838 --> 00:00:40,840 you on your best behavior. >> Phyllis: What's going on 17 00:00:40,907 --> 00:00:47,881 here? Is someone in your ear? I can't imagine who. 18 00:00:47,947 --> 00:00:52,318 There is nothing like that going on between me and Danny. 19 00:00:52,385 --> 00:00:56,790 The pull is completely mutual, okay? There's no aggression. 20 00:00:56,856 --> 00:01:00,994 >> Daniel: Okay, okay. You saying he's gonna wake up 21 00:01:01,060 --> 00:01:03,563 one day and realize that the two of you are 22 00:01:03,630 --> 00:01:07,000 meant to be together? What's that? 23 00:01:07,066 --> 00:01:10,904 >> Phyllis: Fate, destiny. >> Daniel: No, no, 24 00:01:10,970 --> 00:01:13,773 it feels more like ego. It feels more 25 00:01:13,840 --> 00:01:15,608 like ancient history. It feels like you being 26 00:01:15,675 --> 00:01:17,444 more concerned about beating Christine than 27 00:01:17,510 --> 00:01:20,513 any feelings you might actually have for Dad. 28 00:01:20,580 --> 00:01:25,885 >> Danny: Cricket, wow. What brings you here? 29 00:01:25,952 --> 00:01:28,988 >> Christine: I came to see you. The run-in with Phyllis. 30 00:01:29,055 --> 00:01:32,625 I couldn't leave things between us like that. 31 00:01:32,692 --> 00:01:35,728 >>: Danny: Yeah, it, um, it wasn't fun for me either. 32 00:01:35,795 --> 00:01:37,297 >> Christine: I know. We-- we just need 33 00:01:37,363 --> 00:01:41,234 to clear the air. Can we go inside and talk? 34 00:01:46,473 --> 00:01:49,375 >> Diane: Hey. I saw Victor's car was gone. 35 00:01:49,442 --> 00:01:51,778 I assumed it was safe to return. >> Jack: Yeah, 36 00:01:51,845 --> 00:01:54,214 he took Nikki back home. >> Diane: How'd it go? 37 00:01:54,280 --> 00:01:56,983 >> Jack: Well, she's not as furious with me as she was. 38 00:01:57,050 --> 00:01:58,585 I thought she'd never forgive me. 39 00:01:58,651 --> 00:02:00,653 The look on her face when she saw me standing there 40 00:02:00,720 --> 00:02:03,089 with Victor at the bar, I will never forget. 41 00:02:03,156 --> 00:02:05,391 >> Diane: Well, I'm sure when she thought about it, 42 00:02:05,458 --> 00:02:08,728 she realized that you were only looking out for her. 43 00:02:08,795 --> 00:02:11,331 >> Jack: She insisted I remain her sponsor. 44 00:02:11,397 --> 00:02:13,199 >> Diane: Really? How did Victor take that? 45 00:02:13,266 --> 00:02:15,134 >> Jack: Well, she had to fight him on it, 46 00:02:15,201 --> 00:02:19,572 but he agreed. >> Diane: Hm... 47 00:02:19,639 --> 00:02:21,674 You know, it's touching, actually. 48 00:02:21,741 --> 00:02:25,712 His love for Nikki transcends his animosity towards you. 49 00:02:25,778 --> 00:02:27,814 He realizes that you can help her. 50 00:02:27,881 --> 00:02:31,618 I just hope the truce will last as long as Nikki needs you. 51 00:02:31,684 --> 00:02:33,286 >> Jack: Well, don't get me wrong, 52 00:02:33,353 --> 00:02:36,256 he's no fan of the arrangement. In fact, his blessing came 53 00:02:36,322 --> 00:02:39,225 with a clear warning. Anything happens 54 00:02:39,292 --> 00:02:43,029 to Nikki on my watch, he'll see that I pay for it. 55 00:02:45,331 --> 00:02:52,272 ♪♪♪ 56 00:02:52,338 --> 00:02:59,279 ♪♪♪ 57 00:02:59,345 --> 00:03:06,286 ♪♪♪ 58 00:03:06,352 --> 00:03:13,293 ♪♪♪ 59 00:03:13,359 --> 00:03:15,862 ♪♪♪ 60 00:03:16,796 --> 00:03:21,668 [ Audra sighs ] >> Audra: Thank you. 61 00:03:21,734 --> 00:03:25,305 >> Nate: May I join you? >> Audra: I'm not 62 00:03:25,371 --> 00:03:28,841 expecting anyone. >> Nate: Not even Tucker? 63 00:03:28,908 --> 00:03:32,845 I'm surprised. >> Audra: And why is that? 64 00:03:32,912 --> 00:03:35,281 >> Nate: Oh, every time I see you two together, 65 00:03:35,348 --> 00:03:40,787 it's like you're growing closer. >> Audra: Keeping an eye on me, 66 00:03:40,853 --> 00:03:43,323 are you? >> Nate: I'm just curious 67 00:03:43,389 --> 00:03:46,659 how your new game plan is going. Is public handholding 68 00:03:46,726 --> 00:03:50,597 a part of your new scheme? Or are you actually falling 69 00:03:50,663 --> 00:04:01,507 under the guy's spell? >> Tucker: Hey, Billy. 70 00:04:01,574 --> 00:04:05,778 [ Billy sighs ] >> Billy: And here I was, 71 00:04:05,845 --> 00:04:08,381 enjoying a nice, quiet drink alone. 72 00:04:08,448 --> 00:04:10,316 >> Tucker: No, I don't want to join you. 73 00:04:10,383 --> 00:04:13,553 I was just wondering, is Ashley back from Paris yet? 74 00:04:13,620 --> 00:04:16,022 'Cause I thought she came back with Traci, but the word 75 00:04:16,089 --> 00:04:18,091 on the street is she stayed. >> Billy: Yeah, well, 76 00:04:18,157 --> 00:04:21,127 my sister's whereabouts is none of your business, Tucker. 77 00:04:21,194 --> 00:04:24,163 >> Tucker: In this particular instance, I must beg to differ. 78 00:04:24,230 --> 00:04:26,499 >> Billy: No, in any and all instances, it's none 79 00:04:26,566 --> 00:04:29,102 of your business, okay? She's done with you. 80 00:04:29,168 --> 00:04:31,404 So, why don't you just move on with your life? 81 00:04:31,471 --> 00:04:34,774 Oh, that's right, you can't. Because you're a bitter, 82 00:04:34,841 --> 00:04:39,312 hollow man that feeds on anger and retribution. 83 00:04:50,023 --> 00:04:52,592 >> Waiter: I'm sorry, madam, I don't recall a broken glass 84 00:04:52,659 --> 00:04:55,995 or an overturned chair. Only that the gentleman got 85 00:04:56,062 --> 00:04:59,565 quite loud, he made a scene and then he stormed out. 86 00:04:59,632 --> 00:05:01,267 >> Ashley: No. >> Tucker: I'm done. 87 00:05:01,334 --> 00:05:03,636 You go to hell! >> Ashley: Okay. 88 00:05:03,703 --> 00:05:05,571 >> Tucker: Have you convinced yourself that I was actually 89 00:05:05,638 --> 00:05:07,607 violent in Paris? >> Ashley: Don't you dare 90 00:05:07,674 --> 00:05:09,275 try to gaslight me. That's exactly what happened, 91 00:05:09,342 --> 00:05:11,077 and you know it. >> Tucker: No, Ashley, 92 00:05:11,144 --> 00:05:13,079 at the very least, you're misremembering. 93 00:05:13,146 --> 00:05:17,650 I'm done. Goodbye, Ashley. 94 00:05:17,717 --> 00:05:19,218 Go to hell. 95 00:05:33,766 --> 00:05:34,600 >> Diane: Are you worried 96 00:05:34,667 --> 00:05:36,069 about Victor's threat? >> Jack: Oh, God, 97 00:05:36,135 --> 00:05:40,073 I'm not intimidated by Victor. I just care about helping Nikki. 98 00:05:40,139 --> 00:05:44,077 >> Diane: And I'm sure you will. So where do you go from here? 99 00:05:44,143 --> 00:05:47,180 >> Jack: Well, I'm glad everything's out in the open. 100 00:05:47,246 --> 00:05:50,116 Won't have to sneak around behind Victor's back anymore. 101 00:05:50,183 --> 00:05:52,518 >> Diane: Yeah, hopefully, that will make her feel 102 00:05:52,585 --> 00:05:54,821 more at ease about reaching out to you. 103 00:05:54,887 --> 00:05:57,790 >> Jack: You have been very supportive in all this. 104 00:05:57,857 --> 00:06:01,961 I know it hasn't been easy. I love you for it. 105 00:06:02,028 --> 00:06:05,531 >> Diane: Thanks. But I do have 106 00:06:05,598 --> 00:06:08,668 to ask you something, and I want you to be honest. 107 00:06:08,735 --> 00:06:11,471 >> Jack: Ask. >> Diane: Jack, 108 00:06:11,537 --> 00:06:15,074 do you really think you can help save Nikki from all of this? 109 00:06:15,141 --> 00:06:20,813 Or is she too far gone? >> Tucker: Thank you. 110 00:06:24,817 --> 00:06:28,654 If I may say, Billy, you got a lot of anger. 111 00:06:28,721 --> 00:06:31,057 [ Tucker scoffs ] I think you might want 112 00:06:31,124 --> 00:06:33,326 to look into that. >> Billy: Well, it pisses me off 113 00:06:33,392 --> 00:06:36,763 that you think you deserve any information about my sister 114 00:06:36,829 --> 00:06:38,598 when the truth is she should have 115 00:06:38,664 --> 00:06:41,033 a restraining order against you. >> Tucker: The only reason I ask 116 00:06:41,100 --> 00:06:43,836 about her and if she's back, is because I wanna 117 00:06:43,903 --> 00:06:48,307 avoid running into her. >> Billy: Oh yeah, right. 118 00:06:48,374 --> 00:06:50,276 >> Tucker: You know, she went to Paris to gather 119 00:06:50,343 --> 00:06:53,713 ammunition to use against me. >> Billy: You mean 120 00:06:53,780 --> 00:06:58,417 to defend herself against you? >> Tucker: No, sir. 121 00:06:58,484 --> 00:07:02,388 No, she is the angry one in search of retribution. 122 00:07:02,455 --> 00:07:07,126 I just want to steer clear of her and protect myself 123 00:07:07,193 --> 00:07:09,629 against whatever attack she has planned next. 124 00:07:09,695 --> 00:07:11,931 >> Billy: And you still have the audacity to paint 125 00:07:11,998 --> 00:07:14,066 yourself as the victim here. >> Tucker: That's something 126 00:07:14,133 --> 00:07:17,136 I will never be. Anyone's victim. 127 00:07:17,203 --> 00:07:20,006 I am prepared for someone to try to make me one, however. 128 00:07:20,072 --> 00:07:22,675 >> Billy: Right, prepared in the same way that you were 129 00:07:22,742 --> 00:07:26,412 with the press and how they were gonna trash you about 130 00:07:26,479 --> 00:07:31,684 the cover-up scandal? >> Tucker: Here I am, 131 00:07:31,751 --> 00:07:35,488 I'm still standing. I don't share 132 00:07:35,555 --> 00:07:37,990 your knack for failure. >> Billy: Well, actually, 133 00:07:38,057 --> 00:07:41,127 Tucker, my days of failure are over. Yeah, 134 00:07:41,194 --> 00:07:44,831 I'm on top of the world now. Running a very successful 135 00:07:44,897 --> 00:07:50,002 company, in a stable and loving relationship. 136 00:07:50,069 --> 00:07:52,939 Two amazing kids that actually like me 137 00:07:53,005 --> 00:07:57,243 that think I'm a fantastic dad. >> Tucker: And modest, too. 138 00:07:57,310 --> 00:08:00,680 >> Billy: I have all the things you will never have. 139 00:08:00,746 --> 00:08:03,482 Because you're too self-absorbed to actually be 140 00:08:03,549 --> 00:08:08,421 in a compassionate relationship that has a give and a take. 141 00:08:08,487 --> 00:08:11,324 'Cause all you do is take, Tucker. 142 00:08:11,390 --> 00:08:14,026 [ Billy clicks tongue ] Poor you. 143 00:08:14,093 --> 00:08:16,295 Always on the outside of everything 144 00:08:16,362 --> 00:08:19,832 that matters in life. >> Audra: You know, 145 00:08:19,899 --> 00:08:23,703 why do you care about the state of my relationship with Tucker? 146 00:08:23,769 --> 00:08:27,440 Okay, you made it clear you are happy where you are. 147 00:08:27,506 --> 00:08:29,775 Okay, you have no interest in any plan 148 00:08:29,842 --> 00:08:32,879 I may have in the works. You are just so content 149 00:08:32,945 --> 00:08:36,048 to bask in the glow of your cousin's forgiveness. 150 00:08:36,115 --> 00:08:39,852 No other ambitions. >> Nate: Going in for the kill 151 00:08:39,919 --> 00:08:47,260 so I won't notice the dodge. You're falling for the guy. 152 00:08:47,326 --> 00:08:52,098 Well, I hope it doesn't cloud your judgment too much. 153 00:08:52,164 --> 00:08:55,835 Or you may find yourself out of yet another job. 154 00:08:55,902 --> 00:08:59,105 >> Mamie: Hello, Nate. >> Nate: Hey, Aunt Mamie, 155 00:08:59,171 --> 00:09:02,041 how are you? Uh, you want to find a table? 156 00:09:02,108 --> 00:09:04,977 It's getting a little crowded over here. 157 00:09:05,044 --> 00:09:08,848 >> Audra: Um, actually, I'm just leaving, so 158 00:09:08,915 --> 00:09:11,817 Why don't you take my seat? >> Mamie: Well, I wouldn't want 159 00:09:11,884 --> 00:09:14,320 to rush you out or anything. >> Audra: Oh, no, no, 160 00:09:14,387 --> 00:09:17,256 not at all. And, um, Nate, 161 00:09:17,323 --> 00:09:21,327 don't worry about me. I know exactly what I'm doing. 162 00:09:21,394 --> 00:09:30,636 I have my eyes wide open. >> Mamie: What the heck 163 00:09:30,703 --> 00:09:35,942 was that all about? >> Danny: You know, 164 00:09:36,008 --> 00:09:37,877 I was just on my way to the recording studio. 165 00:09:37,944 --> 00:09:39,412 >> Christine: Okay, it won't take long. 166 00:09:39,478 --> 00:09:41,213 >> Danny: I don't want to trouble Daniel, you know. 167 00:09:41,280 --> 00:09:43,983 He's home and I... >> Christine: Are you making 168 00:09:44,050 --> 00:09:46,752 excuses? >> Danny: I don't feel like 169 00:09:46,819 --> 00:09:50,189 I should have to. I mean, I made 170 00:09:50,256 --> 00:09:52,425 my feelings perfectly clear. >> Christine: I know you want 171 00:09:52,491 --> 00:09:54,427 to take a step back. But, you know, we were 172 00:09:54,493 --> 00:09:57,163 in the middle of a very honest moment when Phyllis barged in, 173 00:09:57,229 --> 00:09:59,565 insinuating herself. >> Danny: This is the kind of 174 00:09:59,632 --> 00:10:01,400 argument that I just don't want to get into. 175 00:10:01,467 --> 00:10:03,903 >> Christine: Neither do I, Danny, but I just want 176 00:10:03,970 --> 00:10:07,306 to finish the important conversation we were having. 177 00:10:07,373 --> 00:10:10,876 Don't we owe each other that much? 178 00:10:10,943 --> 00:10:15,014 >> Danny: Yeah, okay, um... One coffee, and then I really 179 00:10:15,081 --> 00:10:17,249 have to get to work. >> Christine: Sure. 180 00:10:17,316 --> 00:10:19,885 Thanks. >> Phyllis: I can't believe 181 00:10:19,952 --> 00:10:23,656 you'd say that to me. I would never be so careless 182 00:10:23,723 --> 00:10:26,993 with your father's feelings because of some petty feud. 183 00:10:27,059 --> 00:10:29,962 I'm actually hurt that you would think that of me. 184 00:10:30,029 --> 00:10:32,565 >> Daniel: No, no, don't do that. Don't-- 185 00:10:32,631 --> 00:10:34,767 don't play the wounded act. Look, I saw your little 186 00:10:34,834 --> 00:10:38,204 social media post, okay? You're not fooling anyone. 187 00:10:38,270 --> 00:10:41,440 That feeling you get when your ex plays you a love song. 188 00:10:41,507 --> 00:10:44,410 Come on, what is that? >> Phyllis: It's-- it's 189 00:10:44,477 --> 00:10:48,414 just social media. It was a beautiful song, Daniel. 190 00:10:48,481 --> 00:10:51,283 Who wouldn't melt from that? >> Daniel: And that's okay. 191 00:10:51,350 --> 00:10:54,453 It's okay to feel that way. But when you take something 192 00:10:54,520 --> 00:10:57,289 and you post it on social media like that, and you tag Dad 193 00:10:57,356 --> 00:10:59,525 for everybody else to see, including Christine, 194 00:10:59,592 --> 00:11:03,662 especially Christine, it just-- It seems like a calculated move. 195 00:11:03,729 --> 00:11:06,032 >> Phyllis: Maybe I was just happy in the moment 196 00:11:06,098 --> 00:11:09,602 and I wanted to share it. Sue me. I mean, 197 00:11:09,668 --> 00:11:13,506 I don't understand why you have such a problem of your father 198 00:11:13,572 --> 00:11:15,541 and me reconnecting. I don't get that. 199 00:11:15,608 --> 00:11:17,743 >> Daniel: Because you guys were never that way before. 200 00:11:17,810 --> 00:11:23,082 >> Phyllis: So what? I-- I know it's odd 201 00:11:23,149 --> 00:11:26,185 that two people who aren't together 202 00:11:26,252 --> 00:11:29,422 but share a child would reconnect after 203 00:11:29,488 --> 00:11:31,791 having problems in the past. I know that's odd. 204 00:11:31,857 --> 00:11:34,060 >> Daniel: Okay, no, no, no, no, no, don't-- don't do that. 205 00:11:34,126 --> 00:11:35,728 Don't compare-- >> Phyllis: Don't compare you 206 00:11:35,795 --> 00:11:37,730 to Heather? >> Daniel: Yeah, no, don't. 207 00:11:37,797 --> 00:11:39,532 >> Phyllis: Yeah, I am. I'm comparing you and Heather 208 00:11:39,598 --> 00:11:41,934 to me. We are in the same situation. 209 00:11:48,374 --> 00:11:50,076 >> Daniel: No, no, no, no. I'm not gonna let you drag 210 00:11:50,142 --> 00:11:51,644 my personal relationship into this. 211 00:11:51,710 --> 00:11:54,113 This is about you. This is about you doing whatever 212 00:11:54,180 --> 00:11:56,015 it takes to get whatever you want with a blatant 213 00:11:56,082 --> 00:11:57,917 disregard for other people. >> Phyllis: Okay, well, 214 00:11:57,983 --> 00:12:00,419 I'm not gonna apologize for going after what I want, 215 00:12:00,486 --> 00:12:03,956 okay? I'm not ashamed for going after love, 216 00:12:04,023 --> 00:12:09,795 and I couldn't care one bit about what Christine feels 217 00:12:09,862 --> 00:12:11,730 about it and how she wants to stop it. 218 00:12:11,797 --> 00:12:13,399 >> Daniel: That's literally all you care about. 219 00:12:13,466 --> 00:12:15,067 That's literally all you care about. 220 00:12:15,134 --> 00:12:17,336 >> Phyllis: But you know what? I care about building 221 00:12:17,403 --> 00:12:19,438 something with your father. That's it. 222 00:12:19,505 --> 00:12:22,775 It's something special. How often does that come around 223 00:12:22,842 --> 00:12:24,977 in life? >> Daniel: It just really 224 00:12:25,044 --> 00:12:27,213 feels like the golden opportunity here for you, 225 00:12:27,279 --> 00:12:29,048 is to make problems for Christine. 226 00:12:29,115 --> 00:12:31,484 And then rub her face in it. And it feels like besting 227 00:12:31,550 --> 00:12:33,986 your old rival is the only thing that makes you happy. 228 00:12:34,053 --> 00:12:36,388 >> Phyllis: I-- I actually can't believe that's 229 00:12:36,455 --> 00:12:39,325 how you feel about me. >> Daniel: It's hard to feel 230 00:12:39,391 --> 00:12:41,694 any different from your actions. >> Phyllis: Okay, 231 00:12:41,760 --> 00:12:45,531 my actions from before. The old Phyllis. 232 00:12:45,598 --> 00:12:48,634 That person. Not the new Phyllis. 233 00:12:48,701 --> 00:12:51,137 How come you can't accept who I am now? 234 00:12:51,203 --> 00:12:54,006 >> Daniel: Because I-- because I need to see 235 00:12:54,073 --> 00:12:56,809 some actual change. You've talked a good game 236 00:12:56,876 --> 00:13:01,180 for Summer's and my sake, but I don't see any difference. 237 00:13:01,247 --> 00:13:04,116 >> Nate: Audra's making a deal with the devil? 238 00:13:04,183 --> 00:13:08,087 >> Mamie: I don't suppose that you were referring to Jill. 239 00:13:08,154 --> 00:13:15,094 >> Nate: Tucker McCall. >> Mamie: She works for him. 240 00:13:15,161 --> 00:13:18,797 >> Nate: Among other things. I've been trying to figure out 241 00:13:18,864 --> 00:13:21,934 what her end game is, if she's actually partnering with him 242 00:13:22,001 --> 00:13:26,138 or has her own scheme going. >> Mamie: And this matters 243 00:13:26,205 --> 00:13:29,542 to you because? >> Nate: We were colleagues, 244 00:13:29,608 --> 00:13:32,044 Aunt Mamie. I considered her a friend. 245 00:13:32,111 --> 00:13:34,146 But I am done worrying about her. 246 00:13:34,213 --> 00:13:37,283 If that's who she chooses to throw in with, then... 247 00:13:37,349 --> 00:13:38,817 >> Mamie: You know, the woman reminds me 248 00:13:38,884 --> 00:13:42,588 of a young Jill Abbott. Ambitious, but scheming. 249 00:13:42,655 --> 00:13:45,925 Nothing but a whole lot of trouble. 250 00:13:45,991 --> 00:13:48,494 >> Nate: You're a sharp judge of character. 251 00:13:48,561 --> 00:13:51,797 >> Mamie: And an accurate one. You stay away from that one, 252 00:13:51,864 --> 00:13:58,437 you hear me? Well, on a lighter note. 253 00:13:58,504 --> 00:14:02,308 I've also been right about you. Bringing you back into 254 00:14:02,374 --> 00:14:05,911 the family business has just been the very best decision. 255 00:14:05,978 --> 00:14:08,047 >> Nate: It's been fun being back. 256 00:14:08,113 --> 00:14:10,983 And working with Devon this time is much smoother. 257 00:14:11,050 --> 00:14:14,520 I'm looking forward to building on that when Lily returns. 258 00:14:14,587 --> 00:14:16,222 >> Mamie: Looks like everything is going 259 00:14:16,288 --> 00:14:20,092 just right for you right now. >> Nate: Well, it seems to be. 260 00:14:20,159 --> 00:14:23,796 >> Mamie: And I do have one question. 261 00:14:23,862 --> 00:14:26,865 How are you getting along with Billy? 262 00:14:28,701 --> 00:14:31,036 >> Tucker: You're right. [ Tucker clears throat ] 263 00:14:31,103 --> 00:14:34,473 I am self-absorbed. >> Billy: Hm... 264 00:14:34,540 --> 00:14:37,376 Honesty from you, that's actually refreshing. 265 00:14:37,443 --> 00:14:41,113 >> Tucker: But it's the secret to my success. 266 00:14:41,180 --> 00:14:43,048 And of course, it's a prerequisite 267 00:14:43,115 --> 00:14:46,051 to self-preservation. >> Billy: It's sad that you 268 00:14:46,118 --> 00:14:49,188 actually believe that, Tucker. [ Tucker scoffs ] 269 00:14:49,255 --> 00:14:51,257 >> Tucker: You can stop with the high and mighty 270 00:14:51,323 --> 00:14:54,360 Billy routine. It's getting 271 00:14:54,426 --> 00:14:56,428 pretty insufferable. >> Billy: Not as bad 272 00:14:56,495 --> 00:14:59,965 as being lectured by you. >> Tucker: Yeah, but the whole 273 00:15:00,032 --> 00:15:04,336 moral superiority act. It's such a crock because 274 00:15:04,403 --> 00:15:07,072 we both know underneath it all, you're as ruthless as they come. 275 00:15:07,139 --> 00:15:11,610 How long before you need your next fix? Huh? 276 00:15:11,677 --> 00:15:15,981 Before you start jonesing for that next big win? 277 00:15:16,048 --> 00:15:19,084 Yeah. I bet you don't hesitate 278 00:15:19,151 --> 00:15:24,089 for a second and use your new position to get it, too. 279 00:15:24,156 --> 00:15:27,493 >> Billy: I don't need the power in the way you do. 280 00:15:30,729 --> 00:15:33,866 >> Tucker: Hey, maybe you'll be the one to take over Jabot. 281 00:15:33,932 --> 00:15:36,502 >> Billy: And why the hell would I do that? 282 00:15:36,568 --> 00:15:41,073 >> Tucker: What better way to best Jack? 283 00:15:41,140 --> 00:15:47,012 Now, that's a takeover I would enjoy watching unfold. 284 00:15:47,079 --> 00:15:58,724 See you around. >> Jack: I don't believe 285 00:15:58,791 --> 00:16:00,826 anybody's so far gone with addiction that they can't 286 00:16:00,893 --> 00:16:04,530 be saved, but Nikki is facing so much. 287 00:16:04,596 --> 00:16:08,701 One of the people that set this whole God-awful spiral in motion 288 00:16:08,767 --> 00:16:11,070 is her granddaughter. >> Diane: I know, 289 00:16:11,136 --> 00:16:13,839 it's-- it's a lot. I mean, she has to deal with 290 00:16:13,906 --> 00:16:16,141 all those complicated feelings and try to maintain 291 00:16:16,208 --> 00:16:18,077 her sobriety. >> Jack: And there's her fear 292 00:16:18,143 --> 00:16:20,145 that this woman who masterminded this whole vendetta 293 00:16:20,212 --> 00:16:22,281 against Nikki and her family may be on the loose. 294 00:16:22,348 --> 00:16:24,183 >> Diane: Jack, what if by helping Nikki, 295 00:16:24,249 --> 00:16:25,784 you're putting yourself in harm's way 296 00:16:25,851 --> 00:16:27,519 from some psychopath? >> Jack: Victor has 297 00:16:27,586 --> 00:16:29,688 his security team on full alert. >> Diane: Well, I'm sure 298 00:16:29,755 --> 00:16:31,890 he does, but that probably doesn't apply to you. 299 00:16:31,957 --> 00:16:34,560 >> Jack: We have security of our own, believe me. 300 00:16:34,626 --> 00:16:38,564 I just wanna be there for Nikki when she needs me. 301 00:16:38,630 --> 00:16:42,534 I gotta help her conquer this. >> Diane: And I love that 302 00:16:42,601 --> 00:16:48,941 about you. You know, there's one more thing 303 00:16:49,007 --> 00:16:52,411 that's been bothering me. >> Jack: Tell me. 304 00:16:52,478 --> 00:16:54,713 >> Diane: Well, you've been so caught up 305 00:16:54,780 --> 00:16:59,852 in Nikki's crisis that it has to have had an impact on you. 306 00:16:59,918 --> 00:17:02,855 >> Jack: It has been horrible watching her go through this. 307 00:17:02,921 --> 00:17:05,391 >> Diane: Yeah, so I-- I need to know. 308 00:17:05,457 --> 00:17:10,696 With-- with all the stress, have you been tempted at all 309 00:17:10,763 --> 00:17:12,765 to start using again yourself? 310 00:17:19,104 --> 00:17:20,172 >> Jack: I promise you, 311 00:17:20,239 --> 00:17:23,709 I have not been tempted to start taking pain pills again. 312 00:17:23,776 --> 00:17:25,811 >> Diane: Would you tell me if you had been? 313 00:17:25,878 --> 00:17:28,781 >> Jack: Absolutely, you have my word on that. 314 00:17:28,847 --> 00:17:30,916 I hate that we're even talking about this. 315 00:17:30,983 --> 00:17:32,584 >> Diane: Well, how can I not be? 316 00:17:32,651 --> 00:17:34,953 I mean, you've-- you've admitted how stressful it is to see 317 00:17:35,020 --> 00:17:37,723 Nikki going through this. >> Jack: That only strengthens 318 00:17:37,790 --> 00:17:40,893 my resolve to stay clean. You have to believe that. 319 00:17:40,959 --> 00:17:44,630 >> Diane: Okay. Okay, I do. 320 00:17:44,696 --> 00:17:49,768 I just-- I just want you to know that you can confide in me 321 00:17:49,835 --> 00:17:52,504 if that changes for you. I mean, Jack, 322 00:17:52,571 --> 00:17:57,643 you don't have to protect me. I just-- I don't know, 323 00:17:57,709 --> 00:18:00,913 I just-- I just wanna be here for you in-- in any way 324 00:18:00,979 --> 00:18:03,749 that I can be through this. >> Jack: I don't doubt 325 00:18:03,816 --> 00:18:10,355 that for one second. And I am eternally grateful. 326 00:18:10,422 --> 00:18:16,295 You are my rock. >> Christine: You didn't mean 327 00:18:16,361 --> 00:18:19,631 what you said earlier. You think I don't want you to be 328 00:18:19,698 --> 00:18:23,202 friends with Phyllis? >> Danny: You don't. 329 00:18:23,268 --> 00:18:25,204 You know you don't. >> Christine: I-- I just don't 330 00:18:25,270 --> 00:18:27,139 understand how this has become an issue other than that's 331 00:18:27,206 --> 00:18:29,441 exactly what she wanted. >> Danny: Chris, 332 00:18:29,508 --> 00:18:34,413 let's not do this. >> Christine: Danny, 333 00:18:34,480 --> 00:18:40,786 I felt what was happening between us was real. 334 00:18:40,853 --> 00:18:46,658 That we were getting closer. You made the sauce. 335 00:18:49,828 --> 00:18:53,732 >> Danny: Yeah, I-- I did. >> Christine: And ever since 336 00:18:53,799 --> 00:18:55,801 Phyllis found out that we were spending more time together, 337 00:18:55,868 --> 00:18:58,871 she's just been throwing herself at you. 338 00:18:58,937 --> 00:19:01,073 >> Danny: Now, come on, I-- I wouldn't categorize it 339 00:19:01,139 --> 00:19:02,708 like that. >> Christine: Okay, 340 00:19:02,774 --> 00:19:04,543 well then how would you describe what's going on? 341 00:19:04,610 --> 00:19:06,245 >> Danny: It's exactly as I told you. 342 00:19:06,311 --> 00:19:08,213 I have feelings for both of you but in completely 343 00:19:08,280 --> 00:19:10,282 different ways. And then all of a sudden, 344 00:19:10,349 --> 00:19:13,185 this whole thing blew up, okay? Again. 345 00:19:13,252 --> 00:19:15,220 >> Christine: It's just so obvious 346 00:19:15,287 --> 00:19:18,190 that she's going after you as a slap in the face to me. 347 00:19:18,257 --> 00:19:19,825 >> Danny: Because of course she could never 348 00:19:19,892 --> 00:19:21,793 have legitimate feelings for me. >> Christine: Come on, 349 00:19:21,860 --> 00:19:24,530 this isn't a slight against you, okay? This is about Phyllis, 350 00:19:24,596 --> 00:19:27,499 who is incapable of having any real feelings. 351 00:19:27,566 --> 00:19:29,835 She is a narcissist. This is about winning. 352 00:19:29,902 --> 00:19:33,772 >> Danny: Okay, this is exactly why I can't do this, all right? 353 00:19:33,839 --> 00:19:37,042 I am simply this chess piece in this battle 354 00:19:37,109 --> 00:19:39,945 between the two of you. This is about you and Phyllis 355 00:19:40,012 --> 00:19:42,314 and your hatred for each other. And you know what? 356 00:19:42,381 --> 00:19:45,551 I am sick of being stuck in the middle. 357 00:19:45,617 --> 00:19:47,553 >> Phyllis: Well, love, I mean, if I haven't changed, 358 00:19:47,619 --> 00:19:50,289 why are you even talking to me? Why am I wasting my time 359 00:19:50,355 --> 00:19:55,060 trying to reconnect with you? I mean, 360 00:19:55,127 --> 00:19:57,729 why are you dealing with me? Why don't you just cut me off? 361 00:19:57,796 --> 00:20:00,399 >> Daniel: Because you're my mother. 362 00:20:00,465 --> 00:20:03,035 Because you're my mother and I love you and I am trying 363 00:20:03,101 --> 00:20:07,172 to salvage our relationship. And I keep trying to guide you 364 00:20:07,239 --> 00:20:09,374 in the right direction, but you keep derailing yourself 365 00:20:09,441 --> 00:20:12,578 and that is so frustrating to watch over and over again. 366 00:20:12,644 --> 00:20:15,647 >> Phyllis: Can you hear how condescending 367 00:20:15,714 --> 00:20:19,418 that is and degrading? Oh, I'm trying to-- 368 00:20:19,484 --> 00:20:22,521 to guide my mom and correct her at all times. 369 00:20:22,588 --> 00:20:25,057 Seriously, I shouldn't have even come here to see you. 370 00:20:25,123 --> 00:20:27,659 >> Daniel: Come here to see me? You didn't come here to see me, 371 00:20:27,726 --> 00:20:30,362 you came here to see Dad. Let's be honest about that. 372 00:20:30,429 --> 00:20:33,398 Because you will not stop until you get whatever 373 00:20:33,465 --> 00:20:35,968 it is that you want. And you've got the poor guy 374 00:20:36,034 --> 00:20:39,538 tied up in knots now. >> Phyllis: Did Danny say that? 375 00:20:39,605 --> 00:20:41,540 >> Daniel: Oh, my God, oh, my God. 376 00:20:41,607 --> 00:20:43,275 You are not even listening to me, are you? 377 00:20:43,342 --> 00:20:46,378 I hate seeing Dad this way. >> Phyllis: What about me? 378 00:20:46,445 --> 00:20:48,747 You don't hate seeing me this way? 379 00:20:48,814 --> 00:20:51,416 Seriously? It is like a dagger 380 00:20:51,483 --> 00:20:55,554 in my heart that you are pulling for Christine over me. 381 00:20:55,621 --> 00:20:57,589 >> Daniel: Christine and Dad actually have a relationship. 382 00:20:57,656 --> 00:20:59,925 You guys-- you guys-- No. >> Phyllis: No. 383 00:20:59,992 --> 00:21:01,627 Your dad and I have a connection that is 384 00:21:01,693 --> 00:21:03,996 growing every single day. But you want me to step aside, 385 00:21:04,062 --> 00:21:07,099 choose Christine to be with your dad over me. 386 00:21:07,165 --> 00:21:09,134 Do you know how much that kills me? 387 00:21:09,201 --> 00:21:14,906 Your own mother. Your father and I actually have 388 00:21:14,973 --> 00:21:18,777 a chance at something this time without her interfering. 389 00:21:18,844 --> 00:21:22,247 We actually do. And you are proof 390 00:21:22,314 --> 00:21:27,085 that we make magic together. But you want me to step 391 00:21:27,152 --> 00:21:31,423 aside because, oh, I don't know, it's the right thing to do. 392 00:21:31,490 --> 00:21:33,291 >> Daniel: No, no, that is not what I'm saying. 393 00:21:33,358 --> 00:21:34,893 You are twisting my words around. 394 00:21:34,960 --> 00:21:36,795 >> Phyllis: Yeah, when I see Lucy, when I see 395 00:21:36,862 --> 00:21:41,099 her look at you with so much love in her eyes, it kills me. 396 00:21:41,166 --> 00:21:44,469 It kills me. And she so desperately 397 00:21:44,536 --> 00:21:46,638 wants you and Heather back together. 398 00:21:46,705 --> 00:21:50,008 It warms my heart actually, but it breaks my heart 399 00:21:50,075 --> 00:21:53,378 because you don't want the same thing for me. 400 00:21:53,445 --> 00:21:55,714 I don't wanna have dinner with you. 401 00:21:55,781 --> 00:21:58,583 >> Daniel: Mom. Mom, don't leave. 402 00:21:58,650 --> 00:22:00,018 Come on. Hey! 403 00:22:11,363 --> 00:22:14,299 >> Nate: Things with Billy are fine. 404 00:22:14,366 --> 00:22:19,204 >> Mamie: Just fine? >> Nate: We're civil. 405 00:22:19,271 --> 00:22:22,708 Maybe a little strained, but nothing I see as an issue. 406 00:22:22,774 --> 00:22:26,144 >> Mamie: Well, I would like to suggest that you put a little 407 00:22:26,211 --> 00:22:30,482 bit more effort into this business relationship. 408 00:22:30,549 --> 00:22:32,884 Matter of fact, I think that you should make 409 00:22:32,951 --> 00:22:36,488 Billy your new best friend. >> Nate: Yeah, 410 00:22:36,555 --> 00:22:40,025 that would require more than a little effort. 411 00:22:40,092 --> 00:22:44,896 Why? What are you after? 412 00:22:44,963 --> 00:22:47,599 >> Mamie: We need to know what Billy, more importantly, 413 00:22:47,666 --> 00:22:52,104 what Jill-- What they're up to. >> Nate: And that makes me think 414 00:22:52,170 --> 00:22:55,407 you're trying to stir things up, Aunt Mamie. 415 00:22:55,474 --> 00:22:58,643 Can you even name a single move that Jill has made 416 00:22:58,710 --> 00:23:01,113 that indicates she's at war with you? 417 00:23:01,179 --> 00:23:03,415 >> Mamie: Then why do you think that she brought Billy in 418 00:23:03,482 --> 00:23:06,151 as co-CEO? >> Nate: Because Billy was 419 00:23:06,218 --> 00:23:08,487 already coming on board. The timing just happened 420 00:23:08,553 --> 00:23:10,922 to work out with Lily's leave of absence. 421 00:23:10,989 --> 00:23:13,558 >> Mamie: Honey, there's more to it than that. 422 00:23:13,625 --> 00:23:16,895 Jill is feeling outnumbered. She had to bring her family 423 00:23:16,962 --> 00:23:19,898 on board so that she could balance things out. 424 00:23:19,965 --> 00:23:22,734 >> Nate: Okay, and if it makes you feel better, 425 00:23:22,801 --> 00:23:25,537 what's the matter? >> Mamie: She lured Billy 426 00:23:25,604 --> 00:23:29,007 and Chance. Oh, you do know that he's 427 00:23:29,074 --> 00:23:32,677 personally grooming him, right? Clearly. 428 00:23:32,744 --> 00:23:35,914 Jill has plans to install him in yet another 429 00:23:35,981 --> 00:23:39,885 high-level position. She is threatened by me, 430 00:23:39,951 --> 00:23:43,188 and she is just trying to shore up her reinforcements. 431 00:23:43,255 --> 00:23:45,724 >> Nate: Aunt Mamie, please, don't do this. 432 00:23:45,791 --> 00:23:49,861 >> Mamie: I do this to protect you and your cousins' legacy. 433 00:23:49,928 --> 00:23:53,165 I do this to take care of you, which you don't seem to be 434 00:23:53,231 --> 00:23:57,536 able to do yourself. Damn right, I'm worried, 435 00:23:57,602 --> 00:24:01,873 and you and Devon should be as well. 436 00:24:01,940 --> 00:24:06,278 >> Billy: Worried? About what? 437 00:24:12,250 --> 00:24:27,132 [ phone chiming ] >> Tucker: Let me know when 438 00:24:27,199 --> 00:24:32,170 she gets to her house. [ knock on door ] 439 00:24:38,076 --> 00:24:43,648 Yes, I was hoping it was you. >> Audra: Before you get 440 00:24:43,715 --> 00:24:47,285 that look in your eyes, this is about work. 441 00:24:47,352 --> 00:24:51,656 >> Tucker: What look? You just made my heart 442 00:24:51,723 --> 00:24:55,827 race again, is all. What's on your mind? 443 00:24:55,894 --> 00:24:58,496 >> Audra: Well, you know, I've been doing some digging 444 00:24:58,563 --> 00:25:01,233 on those cosmetic businesses you want to acquire, the ones 445 00:25:01,299 --> 00:25:04,870 you want to fold into Glissade. And two of them definitely 446 00:25:04,936 --> 00:25:08,406 have questionable financials. >> Tucker: Do they now? 447 00:25:08,473 --> 00:25:11,009 >> Audra: Yes, we'd be taking on junk debt. 448 00:25:11,076 --> 00:25:13,678 Two of them are over-leveraged. >> Tucker: Well, 449 00:25:13,745 --> 00:25:18,617 that is unacceptable. >> Audra: You know, 450 00:25:18,683 --> 00:25:20,919 I'm surprised you didn't catch it. 451 00:25:20,986 --> 00:25:23,955 But of course, I found two more viable companies. 452 00:25:24,022 --> 00:25:25,824 >> Tucker: Of course, you did. You know, 453 00:25:25,891 --> 00:25:28,627 I-- I knew they were duds. I was just-- I was curious 454 00:25:28,693 --> 00:25:31,529 to see if you'd catch it and, uh, come up with alternatives. 455 00:25:31,596 --> 00:25:35,934 Gold star for you. >> Audra: So you weren't 456 00:25:36,001 --> 00:25:41,673 testing my analysis skills. You were testing my loyalty. 457 00:25:43,909 --> 00:25:45,877 >> Jack: Ash. >> Ashley: Hi. 458 00:25:45,944 --> 00:25:49,014 >> Jack: You're back. >> Ashley: Yeah. 459 00:25:49,080 --> 00:25:51,883 You sound surprised. >> Jack: Well, from what Traci 460 00:25:51,950 --> 00:25:55,387 said, I thought maybe you would stay in Paris indefinitely. 461 00:25:55,453 --> 00:25:58,356 >> Ashley: Why would I do that? This is my home, right? 462 00:25:58,423 --> 00:26:00,558 >> Jack: You have no idea how relieved I am 463 00:26:00,625 --> 00:26:03,662 to hear you say that. >> Ashley: Well, I just needed 464 00:26:03,728 --> 00:26:06,064 a moment to kind of shake off all that anger I was feeling 465 00:26:06,131 --> 00:26:08,633 towards Tucker after his latest move. 466 00:26:08,700 --> 00:26:12,837 >> Diane: And were you able to? >> Ashley: Not exactly. 467 00:26:12,904 --> 00:26:16,341 Did Traci tell you what he did? That bastard actually 468 00:26:16,408 --> 00:26:18,810 bribed the waiter at the cafe to back up his version 469 00:26:18,877 --> 00:26:20,679 of events. >> Jack: Yeah, she, uh, 470 00:26:20,745 --> 00:26:22,914 she mentioned that. >> Ashley: I mean, how twisted 471 00:26:22,981 --> 00:26:30,922 could one person be, right? What's that about? 472 00:26:30,989 --> 00:26:33,358 >> Jack: What? >> Diane: Nothing. 473 00:26:33,425 --> 00:26:36,161 >> Jack: No, we're-- we're just concerned about you. 474 00:26:36,227 --> 00:26:39,531 And happy to have you home. >> Ashley: What aren't you 475 00:26:39,597 --> 00:26:41,599 telling me? 476 00:26:47,939 --> 00:26:48,974 >> Jack: I think we should 477 00:26:49,040 --> 00:26:52,510 all talk together, as a family. >> Ashley: So talk. 478 00:26:52,577 --> 00:26:54,446 >> Jack: Well, Traci's out with a friend. 479 00:26:54,512 --> 00:26:56,281 She'll be back soon. >> Ashley: We spent a lot 480 00:26:56,348 --> 00:26:57,949 of time together in Paris. We're all caught up, 481 00:26:58,016 --> 00:26:59,150 Traci and I. >> Jack: Well, I'm sure 482 00:26:59,217 --> 00:27:00,819 she'd like to be part of this. I don't want to speak for her. 483 00:27:00,885 --> 00:27:02,787 And maybe Abby would like to be part of the discussion. 484 00:27:02,854 --> 00:27:04,789 >> Ashley: Why are we including Abby in any of this? 485 00:27:04,856 --> 00:27:06,191 >> Jack: Because she's your daughter 486 00:27:06,257 --> 00:27:08,460 and she's concerned. >> Ashley: About what? 487 00:27:13,365 --> 00:27:17,035 Okay, what the hell is going on? What do we suddenly have 488 00:27:17,102 --> 00:27:23,008 to discuss as a family? >> Jack: You. 489 00:27:23,074 --> 00:27:26,211 >> Nate: My Aunt Mamie seems to believe the only reason 490 00:27:26,277 --> 00:27:28,580 Jill brought you back to Chancellor-Winters is 491 00:27:28,646 --> 00:27:32,717 as the first step in some sort of power play against her. 492 00:27:32,784 --> 00:27:35,587 And I've been trying to tell her she's wrong. 493 00:27:35,653 --> 00:27:38,890 You agree, right? >> Billy: Mamie's 494 00:27:38,957 --> 00:27:42,060 a shrewd woman. Your rivalry with my mother 495 00:27:42,127 --> 00:27:44,929 has gone on for years, so your-- your fear 496 00:27:44,996 --> 00:27:47,399 is understandable. >> Mamie: Oh, 497 00:27:47,465 --> 00:27:50,835 so you're admitting that you were brought on 498 00:27:50,902 --> 00:27:54,873 to shore up Jill's power. >> Billy: Well, I've worked with 499 00:27:54,939 --> 00:27:57,242 Chancellor-Winters in the past. >> Nate: Exactly 500 00:27:57,308 --> 00:27:59,210 what I told her. >> Billy: But you're right. 501 00:27:59,277 --> 00:28:02,814 Originally, Jill brought me into Chancellor-Winters 502 00:28:02,881 --> 00:28:05,250 to make sure that Chancellor is protected. 503 00:28:05,316 --> 00:28:07,218 She also believes we need as many recruits 504 00:28:07,285 --> 00:28:09,421 as possible because of the threat that Tucker poses. 505 00:28:09,487 --> 00:28:11,056 >> Nate: Yes, exactly. We're all trying 506 00:28:11,122 --> 00:28:12,624 to work together against any outside threats. 507 00:28:12,690 --> 00:28:15,560 And you don't want to start an internal war now, do you? 508 00:28:15,627 --> 00:28:17,662 >> Billy: No, no, no. Of course not. 509 00:28:17,729 --> 00:28:19,831 >> Nate: Okay. >> Billy: No one wants that. 510 00:28:19,898 --> 00:28:22,967 >> Nate: So, are you trying to smooth the way over with Jill 511 00:28:23,034 --> 00:28:25,837 the way I am with my Aunt Mamie? >> Billy: Unfortunately, 512 00:28:25,904 --> 00:28:29,107 I can't do that. >> Nate: Why not? 513 00:28:29,174 --> 00:28:32,310 >> Billy: Because I agree with my mother. 514 00:28:32,377 --> 00:28:40,351 Mamie is the one who's a threat. >> Christine: Hatred 515 00:28:40,418 --> 00:28:44,155 for Phyllis is not what's motivating me here, I swear. 516 00:28:44,222 --> 00:28:47,725 >> Danny: Cricket, you practically seethe 517 00:28:47,792 --> 00:28:50,061 when you say her name. You can't say that 518 00:28:50,128 --> 00:28:51,763 that's not a factor here. >> Christine: Okay, 519 00:28:51,830 --> 00:28:54,999 well, do I despise her? Yes, I do, and with good reason. 520 00:28:55,066 --> 00:28:57,569 But that has nothing to do with you and me. 521 00:28:57,635 --> 00:29:03,108 [ Danny sighs ] Danny, I came to see you 522 00:29:03,174 --> 00:29:10,381 because I couldn't leave things in such a mess. 523 00:29:10,448 --> 00:29:15,753 And I needed to know that I wasn't crazy. 524 00:29:15,820 --> 00:29:19,157 That what I've been feeling is real, 525 00:29:19,224 --> 00:29:24,295 and we've been reconnecting. And it's been exciting 526 00:29:24,362 --> 00:29:27,265 and-- and special. And I've felt feelings 527 00:29:27,332 --> 00:29:32,704 that I haven't felt in a really long time, I... 528 00:29:32,770 --> 00:29:37,876 Please say it was real for you, too. 529 00:29:37,942 --> 00:29:45,950 >> Danny: Of course, it was. >> Christine: Okay. 530 00:29:46,017 --> 00:29:52,123 I needed to hear that. I just-- I hate the idea 531 00:29:52,190 --> 00:29:56,361 of walking away from this and not giving us a chance. 532 00:29:56,427 --> 00:30:01,266 So, I promise, I-- I will give very little thought to Phyllis. 533 00:30:01,332 --> 00:30:04,836 It's just she keeps forcing herself between us and riling 534 00:30:04,903 --> 00:30:07,405 things up, and it hurts me that you don't see it. 535 00:30:07,472 --> 00:30:09,841 You just-- you just let it happen. 536 00:30:09,908 --> 00:30:16,581 >> Danny: I am not blind, okay? I understand how incredibly 537 00:30:16,648 --> 00:30:19,651 difficult she can be. I do. 538 00:30:19,717 --> 00:30:22,253 >> Christine: That woman is a walking apocalypse. 539 00:30:40,305 --> 00:30:43,708 >> Phyllis: Hey, um, well, so much for Danny's request 540 00:30:43,775 --> 00:30:47,078 for space. >> Danny: Phyllis, please don't. 541 00:30:47,145 --> 00:30:50,615 >> Phyllis: Let me guess. Did Christine summon 542 00:30:50,682 --> 00:30:54,519 you here because she wanted to give you some sort of lecture 543 00:30:54,586 --> 00:30:57,288 about big bad Phyllis? How's that going so far? 544 00:30:57,355 --> 00:30:59,624 >> Danny: It's not like that. >> Christine: Can you just 545 00:30:59,691 --> 00:31:01,292 get your coffee and go? We're having 546 00:31:01,359 --> 00:31:03,294 a private conversation. >> Phyllis: Um, yeah, 547 00:31:03,361 --> 00:31:07,298 no problem. Um, listen, I'll give you guys-- 548 00:31:07,365 --> 00:31:10,168 I'll give you guys some time. I just wanted to tell you 549 00:31:10,235 --> 00:31:13,004 because I forgot to tell you earlier at Daniel's. 550 00:31:13,071 --> 00:31:16,708 Um, I have a surprise for you. I got you tickets 551 00:31:16,774 --> 00:31:19,177 to that concert that you've been talking about. 552 00:31:19,244 --> 00:31:23,748 >> Christine: Was she at your apartment earlier? 553 00:31:23,815 --> 00:31:26,417 Is that why you couldn't get me out of there fast enough? 554 00:31:26,484 --> 00:31:29,687 >> Danny: Yes, because I was afraid of this. 555 00:31:29,754 --> 00:31:31,923 >> Christine: I don't know. I mean, it's-- 556 00:31:31,990 --> 00:31:33,825 >> Danny: Wait. >> Christine: It's-- it's as if 557 00:31:33,891 --> 00:31:36,194 you're playing us off each other like 558 00:31:36,261 --> 00:31:38,830 you're enjoying this. >> Danny: Not a bit. 559 00:31:38,896 --> 00:31:41,399 >> Phyllis: I actually am. >> Christine: Okay, you shut it. 560 00:31:41,466 --> 00:31:42,867 >> Danny: I couldn't. You know what? 561 00:31:42,934 --> 00:31:46,070 Enough, you two. All right, like I said before, 562 00:31:46,137 --> 00:31:49,173 I don't want any part of this. I really don't. 563 00:31:49,240 --> 00:31:52,210 I-- I can't handle it. And if spending time 564 00:31:52,277 --> 00:31:54,712 with the two of you is gonna be this kind of drama, 565 00:31:54,779 --> 00:31:56,581 then you know what? I think it's a big mistake 566 00:31:56,648 --> 00:31:58,650 for all of us. All right? 567 00:31:58,716 --> 00:32:07,692 I really do. >> Mamie: Did I mishear 568 00:32:07,759 --> 00:32:11,062 or did Billy Abbott just say that he and Jill 569 00:32:11,129 --> 00:32:16,601 both see me as a threat? >> Nate: Why is that? 570 00:32:16,668 --> 00:32:19,203 >> Billy: Because I agree with my mother. 571 00:32:19,270 --> 00:32:23,274 The only reason why you came back to town 572 00:32:23,341 --> 00:32:26,511 and put your money into Chancellor-Winters 573 00:32:26,577 --> 00:32:30,648 because that was your first step in trying to oust Jill Abbott, 574 00:32:30,715 --> 00:32:32,917 which is coincidentally something that Tucker would like 575 00:32:32,984 --> 00:32:36,254 to see happen as well. >> Mamie: I am so done 576 00:32:36,321 --> 00:32:39,123 with Tucker after what he did to Ashley. 577 00:32:39,190 --> 00:32:42,260 He tried to make me an ally, but I refused. 578 00:32:42,327 --> 00:32:44,595 >> Billy: Oh, well, you might've changed your mind, 579 00:32:44,662 --> 00:32:48,466 but the impulse was still there. After all these years, 580 00:32:48,533 --> 00:32:50,802 you still tried to stick it to my mother, Mamie. 581 00:32:50,868 --> 00:32:53,738 That's saying something. >> Mamie: And she's trying 582 00:32:53,805 --> 00:32:55,973 to shore up the company by bringing you 583 00:32:56,040 --> 00:32:58,776 and her grandson in right now. >> Nate: Okay, okay. 584 00:32:58,843 --> 00:33:01,279 I think, um, I think we all should take a breath. 585 00:33:01,346 --> 00:33:04,315 >> Billy: I'm perfectly calm, Nate. You asked me a question, 586 00:33:04,382 --> 00:33:06,117 I'm giving you an answer. I think it's important 587 00:33:06,184 --> 00:33:08,219 that we lay our cards on the table. 588 00:33:08,286 --> 00:33:11,689 >> Mamie: And now Nate can see that I'm not causing conflict. 589 00:33:11,756 --> 00:33:14,492 It's already here. >> Nate: And if Tucker is 590 00:33:14,559 --> 00:33:18,396 really coming for us, internal distrust will only help him. 591 00:33:18,463 --> 00:33:21,232 We need to be united. >> Billy: If you really 592 00:33:21,299 --> 00:33:23,134 wanna help with that, Nate, then I suggest you try 593 00:33:23,201 --> 00:33:26,037 to convince Aunt Mamie that coming after Jill Abbott 594 00:33:26,104 --> 00:33:31,709 is a fool's errand. One that I guarantee will fail. 595 00:33:31,776 --> 00:33:34,779 >> Audra: You're still not sure you can trust me, are you? 596 00:33:34,846 --> 00:33:39,016 >> Tucker: No more sure than you are that you can trust me. 597 00:33:39,083 --> 00:33:41,586 >> Audra: You're okay with that? >> Tucker: I'm more 598 00:33:41,652 --> 00:33:45,356 than okay with it. I'm thrilled with anything 599 00:33:45,423 --> 00:33:51,529 that keeps that fire in your eyes. 600 00:33:51,596 --> 00:33:56,434 Because that fire might be my favorite thing 601 00:33:56,501 --> 00:34:00,071 in the whole world. >> Audra: Oh, stop it. 602 00:34:00,138 --> 00:34:11,449 >> Tucker: Stop it? >> Audra: Okay, go ahead. 603 00:34:21,592 --> 00:34:24,562 [ phone chiming ] Oh. 604 00:34:24,629 --> 00:34:36,107 [ Tucker grunts ] Who's home? 605 00:34:36,174 --> 00:34:39,911 Dios mio! You are still keeping tabs 606 00:34:39,977 --> 00:34:45,983 on Ashley, aren't you? >> Diane: Ashley, you, 607 00:34:46,050 --> 00:34:48,953 uh, you look exhausted. Why don't you go upstairs, 608 00:34:49,020 --> 00:34:50,388 take a bath? >> Jack: Yeah, 609 00:34:50,455 --> 00:34:51,956 that's a great idea. Unpack, unwind, 610 00:34:52,023 --> 00:34:53,758 we can pick this up tomorrow. >> Ashley: Stop it. 611 00:34:53,825 --> 00:34:56,494 Both of you, I don't wanna take a bath and I don't wanna unwind. 612 00:34:56,561 --> 00:35:00,832 I wanna know why you wanna have a family meeting about me. 613 00:35:00,898 --> 00:35:03,668 What did Traci tell you about Paris? 614 00:35:11,542 --> 00:35:13,811 >> Announcer: Next week on The Young and the Restless... 615 00:35:13,878 --> 00:35:16,481 >> Sally: We are in serious trouble. 616 00:35:16,547 --> 00:35:20,051 Everything we worked for, we could lose it all. 617 00:35:20,117 --> 00:35:22,119 >> Chelsea: I just got off the phone with the teachers 618 00:35:22,186 --> 00:35:24,121 at Connor's school. The news was much worse 619 00:35:24,188 --> 00:35:26,090 than I thought. >> Chance: Would you two care 620 00:35:26,157 --> 00:35:27,525 to join us? >> Phyllis: Sure. 621 00:35:27,592 --> 00:35:29,327 >> Nick: No, we're not gonna do that. 622 00:35:29,393 --> 00:35:33,097 No, no, you guys seem to be, um, having a good time on your, 623 00:35:33,164 --> 00:35:35,933 uh, is it a date? >> Cole: What's wrong? 624 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:40,271 >> Victoria: It's my father. As usual, he's gone too far. 625 00:35:50,348 --> 00:35:53,284 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. 626 00:35:53,351 --> 00:35:56,287 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 627 00:35:56,354 --> 00:35:59,357 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 628 00:36:03,294 --> 00:36:06,297 Join us again for "The Young and the Restless."