1 00:00:06,072 --> 00:00:14,280 >> Traci: Ugh. Ashley! Where have you been? 2 00:00:14,347 --> 00:00:16,516 Jack and I have been so worried. You weren't answering your 3 00:00:16,583 --> 00:00:19,052 phone or returning texts. >> Ashley: I'm sorry, I'm sorry! 4 00:00:19,119 --> 00:00:21,654 I should've texted you. I was too tired to come home, so 5 00:00:21,721 --> 00:00:24,357 I just got a room at the club. >> Traci: Are you all right? 6 00:00:24,424 --> 00:00:26,826 I mean, did something happen? [ Ashley sighs ] 7 00:00:26,893 --> 00:00:28,428 >> Ashley: I'm fine now. Honestly. 8 00:00:28,495 --> 00:00:30,563 >> Traci: So something did happen. 9 00:00:30,630 --> 00:00:33,733 >> Ashley: Yes. I spoke with Tucker. 10 00:00:33,800 --> 00:00:37,203 I told him that he was right and I was wrong. 11 00:00:37,270 --> 00:00:48,882 >> Nate: Thank you. Tucker? 12 00:00:48,948 --> 00:00:52,919 >> Tucker: Hey. You know, for someone with 13 00:00:52,986 --> 00:00:56,623 a booming career in a swanky penthouse apartment, you sure do 14 00:00:56,689 --> 00:00:59,759 spend an awful lot of time here. >> Nate: Why are you 15 00:00:59,826 --> 00:01:01,528 so concerned about where I spend my time? 16 00:01:01,594 --> 00:01:05,532 >> Tucker: Just curious what keeps you coming back. 17 00:01:05,598 --> 00:01:10,570 Is it the steak frites? Or the Audra Charles? 18 00:01:13,640 --> 00:01:18,445 ♪♪♪ 19 00:01:18,511 --> 00:01:25,518 ♪♪♪ 20 00:01:25,585 --> 00:01:32,225 ♪♪♪ 21 00:01:32,292 --> 00:01:37,464 ♪♪♪ 22 00:01:37,530 --> 00:01:42,469 ♪♪♪ 23 00:01:53,413 --> 00:01:56,749 >> Nadia: Gin, again. Are you letting me win? 24 00:01:56,816 --> 00:01:59,686 >> Claire: No, this is all you and your slick card moves. 25 00:01:59,752 --> 00:02:02,222 I just need a chance to catch up. Your deal. 26 00:02:11,764 --> 00:02:14,834 >> Michael: Victor! >> Victor: Michael Baldwin. 27 00:02:14,901 --> 00:02:18,171 How the hell have you been, man? >> Michael: Ah, fine, fine. 28 00:02:18,238 --> 00:02:21,207 Good to see you. How's Nikki doing? 29 00:02:21,274 --> 00:02:25,612 >> Victor: She's doing better. I think soon she'll be 30 00:02:25,678 --> 00:02:29,949 her old self again. >> Michael: Good. 31 00:02:30,016 --> 00:02:32,018 >> Victor: Michael, there's something 32 00:02:32,085 --> 00:02:34,754 I'd like to ask of you. >> Michael: All right. 33 00:02:34,821 --> 00:02:38,725 >> Victor: What strings would we have to pull to get 34 00:02:38,791 --> 00:02:43,229 an early release for Claire from that psych ward? 35 00:02:49,369 --> 00:02:51,337 >> Michael: You want Claire released? 36 00:02:51,404 --> 00:02:55,775 >> Victor: That's what I said. >> Michael: I doubt she's 37 00:02:55,842 --> 00:02:58,578 far enough along in her treatment to reintegrate 38 00:02:58,645 --> 00:03:02,615 back into the real world. Why would you want to do this? 39 00:03:02,682 --> 00:03:07,353 >> Victor: I have my reasons. >> Michael: I understand Claire 40 00:03:07,420 --> 00:03:11,658 has made significant progress. Why push it? Do the doctors 41 00:03:11,724 --> 00:03:13,960 think that she's ready to go home this soon? 42 00:03:14,027 --> 00:03:16,362 >> Victor: Well, that's what I want you to find out, okay? 43 00:03:16,429 --> 00:03:22,035 And tell them I'll give them all the reassurances they need, 44 00:03:22,101 --> 00:03:27,006 but I want Claire to come home to her family. 45 00:03:27,073 --> 00:03:29,475 >> Michael: I don't doubt that Claire wants to redeem herself, 46 00:03:29,542 --> 00:03:35,348 but she has an entire lifetime of hatred instilled within her. 47 00:03:35,415 --> 00:03:39,919 You don't get past something like that in just an instant. 48 00:03:39,986 --> 00:03:44,324 >> Victor: I'm well aware of that, Michael. 49 00:03:44,390 --> 00:03:49,262 >> Michael: Look... Do you truly believe that 50 00:03:49,329 --> 00:03:54,000 that need for revenge isn't somewhere inside her? 51 00:03:54,067 --> 00:03:56,469 That's something that doctors need time to 52 00:03:56,536 --> 00:03:58,404 dig deep to find out. >> Victor: I appreciate 53 00:03:58,471 --> 00:04:00,673 your concern, okay? But you must know that I've 54 00:04:00,740 --> 00:04:04,477 talked to Claire personally. I know where her head is at. 55 00:04:04,544 --> 00:04:07,981 I know what she's thinking. And, you know, 56 00:04:08,047 --> 00:04:12,352 she's in support of this. And, of course, you must 57 00:04:12,418 --> 00:04:15,588 tell the doctors that I will provide the best therapy 58 00:04:15,655 --> 00:04:18,591 available on the outside. >> Michael: Well, that will most 59 00:04:18,658 --> 00:04:20,927 certainly be required by the court for me to even get 60 00:04:20,994 --> 00:04:23,262 close to getting her released. >> Victor: I will do whatever it 61 00:04:23,329 --> 00:04:26,165 takes to get her back into this family now, all right? 62 00:04:26,232 --> 00:04:33,940 So, I think it will also be an advantage to all of us if Claire 63 00:04:34,007 --> 00:04:40,780 were more easily accessible. >> Michael: Accessible to whom? 64 00:04:40,847 --> 00:04:45,518 Victor, is this what this is all about? 65 00:04:45,585 --> 00:04:48,921 Some plot you've cooked up to try to trap Jordan? 66 00:04:48,988 --> 00:04:52,225 I'm saying this to you as a friend, Victor. 67 00:04:52,291 --> 00:04:55,328 What you're doing here is clearly for your own benefit, 68 00:04:55,395 --> 00:04:57,864 not Claire's. Are you really prepared to 69 00:04:57,930 --> 00:05:00,600 use your own granddaughter as bait after everything 70 00:05:00,667 --> 00:05:02,735 she's been through? Will you really risk 71 00:05:02,802 --> 00:05:06,639 further damage to her? >> Victor: Because of the damage 72 00:05:06,706 --> 00:05:09,308 done to her, she is all for this, okay? 73 00:05:09,375 --> 00:05:16,315 She's eager to help. >> Michael: All right. 74 00:05:16,382 --> 00:05:21,287 Another question. >> Victor: What is it? 75 00:05:21,354 --> 00:05:25,158 >> Michael: Have you run this plan by Cole and Victoria? 76 00:05:25,224 --> 00:05:28,561 What do they think about your latest plot twist? 77 00:05:28,628 --> 00:05:30,830 >> Victor: Oh, they'll love the plan once they 78 00:05:30,897 --> 00:05:35,068 realize it has been successful. >> Claire: I'll see you later, 79 00:05:35,134 --> 00:05:38,204 Nadia. And I'll catch you next time, you can bet on it. 80 00:05:38,271 --> 00:05:41,274 >> Nadia: Maybe. >> Claire: Watch it. 81 00:05:46,879 --> 00:05:49,015 >> Victoria: You really do love spending time with Nadia, 82 00:05:49,082 --> 00:05:50,883 don't you? >> Claire: Yeah. 83 00:05:50,950 --> 00:05:56,489 Yeah, she's sunny and silly. But, uh... 84 00:05:56,556 --> 00:06:00,560 underneath it, I can see her insecurity and fear, 85 00:06:00,626 --> 00:06:03,863 wondering if things are always gonna be like this. 86 00:06:03,930 --> 00:06:07,033 I had all those same feelings when I was her age, but for 87 00:06:07,100 --> 00:06:11,471 completely different reasons. But look at her now. 88 00:06:11,537 --> 00:06:13,973 She's on the road to recovery. It won't be long. 89 00:06:14,040 --> 00:06:16,375 >> Cole: Yeah, yeah, and I'm impressed that you're 90 00:06:16,442 --> 00:06:19,045 able to see into her like that. I mean, that kind of 91 00:06:19,112 --> 00:06:22,215 insight and empathy. You know, 92 00:06:22,281 --> 00:06:25,718 you're not just playing cards and keeping her busy. 93 00:06:25,785 --> 00:06:29,522 You're giving her a sense of normalcy and optimism. 94 00:06:29,589 --> 00:06:32,959 And you're a positive influence on that little girl. 95 00:06:33,025 --> 00:06:35,561 >> Victoria: It's true. I think it's impacting her 96 00:06:35,628 --> 00:06:38,331 health in the best way possible. >> Claire: I can't take 97 00:06:38,397 --> 00:06:41,033 any credit for that. Nadia's been more of 98 00:06:41,100 --> 00:06:49,509 a positive influence on me. She's so brave and determined to 99 00:06:49,575 --> 00:06:53,412 overcome her medical challenges. She's inspiring and 100 00:06:53,479 --> 00:06:59,352 she has a way of making everyday things fun and-- and special. 101 00:06:59,418 --> 00:07:03,723 I wish I had a friend like her when I was young. 102 00:07:03,790 --> 00:07:06,058 But at least I can hang out with her now. 103 00:07:06,125 --> 00:07:09,128 See the world through her eyes. Spending time with her, 104 00:07:09,195 --> 00:07:12,598 it's rejuvenating, you know? >> Victoria: I get that. 105 00:07:12,665 --> 00:07:16,169 I get that. I think it's wonderful. 106 00:07:16,235 --> 00:07:19,839 >> Cole: And you know what? Just seeing you like this, with 107 00:07:19,906 --> 00:07:23,109 that big smile on your face, I think it might be the most 108 00:07:23,176 --> 00:07:26,913 relaxed that I've ever seen you. You're just lighter. 109 00:07:26,979 --> 00:07:31,984 >> Claire: That's how I feel. Growing up, I wasn't 110 00:07:32,051 --> 00:07:36,589 allowed to play with other kids. There was just Aunt Jordan. 111 00:07:36,656 --> 00:07:40,159 And I could never win with her. She made sure of that. 112 00:07:40,226 --> 00:07:42,528 No matter what game we were playing, she would 113 00:07:42,595 --> 00:07:44,363 cheat if she had to. Anything to make me 114 00:07:44,430 --> 00:07:46,999 constantly feel like a loser. >> Cole: She undermined your 115 00:07:47,066 --> 00:07:50,102 self-esteem at every turn. Even as a child. 116 00:07:50,169 --> 00:07:52,238 >> Claire: Every second of every day was a lesson. 117 00:07:52,305 --> 00:07:55,808 Life isn't fair. Only the strong survive. 118 00:07:55,875 --> 00:08:00,112 The Newmans stole a life of winning and privilege from me. 119 00:08:00,179 --> 00:08:02,582 >> Victoria: I loathe that woman. 120 00:08:02,648 --> 00:08:05,017 She was so cruel. No child should be 121 00:08:05,084 --> 00:08:08,754 mentally abused that way. >> Claire: I know that now. 122 00:08:08,821 --> 00:08:12,558 And even if I didn't live it, spending time with Nadia, 123 00:08:12,625 --> 00:08:17,363 I can be on the other side. Just letting her be a kid. 124 00:08:17,430 --> 00:08:22,235 There are no dark lessons. Just fun. 125 00:08:22,301 --> 00:08:26,939 >> Cole: All those years, all those miserable days. 126 00:08:27,006 --> 00:08:29,041 Things should have been different for you. 127 00:08:29,108 --> 00:08:34,780 And they would have been if I... >> Claire: I am. Now. 128 00:08:34,847 --> 00:08:38,517 And the group therapy, the individual sessions, 129 00:08:38,584 --> 00:08:42,255 spending time with the kids, it's all helping me 130 00:08:42,321 --> 00:08:45,424 turn a corner. And the doctors seem to 131 00:08:45,491 --> 00:08:46,993 think so, too. >> Victoria: You know, 132 00:08:47,059 --> 00:08:51,430 I can't tell you how happy that makes your father and me. 133 00:08:51,497 --> 00:08:53,699 >> Cole: Yeah, we're both just so proud of 134 00:08:53,766 --> 00:08:56,369 the progress that you're making. Keep it going, Claire. 135 00:08:56,435 --> 00:08:59,171 Just keep up the hard work, honey. You're gonna get 136 00:08:59,238 --> 00:09:09,081 through this. [ phones chiming ] 137 00:09:09,148 --> 00:09:13,552 >> Claire: What's going on? >> Victoria: Uh, nothing. 138 00:09:13,619 --> 00:09:16,188 It's Michael. He wants to meet. >> Claire: Did something happen? 139 00:09:16,255 --> 00:09:20,493 >> Cole: Uh, we can't be sure. >> Victoria: I promise you, 140 00:09:20,559 --> 00:09:23,429 whatever it is, we'll deal with it. 141 00:09:23,496 --> 00:09:26,866 >> Traci: You admitted that to Tucker, that you were wrong 142 00:09:26,933 --> 00:09:29,602 about the entire incident? >> Ashley: I sure did. 143 00:09:29,669 --> 00:09:32,872 >> Traci: Oh, Ashley. That realization must have 144 00:09:32,939 --> 00:09:36,108 been so difficult for you. What changed your mind? 145 00:09:36,175 --> 00:09:39,145 I mean, ever since Paris, you've been adamant about 146 00:09:39,211 --> 00:09:41,614 what happened that day. You were sure that he had paid 147 00:09:41,681 --> 00:09:43,716 off everybody at the bistro. >> Ashley: I know. I know. 148 00:09:43,783 --> 00:09:46,452 Remember I told you about that friend I had that 149 00:09:46,519 --> 00:09:49,021 I felt comfortable enough to share things with in Paris? 150 00:09:49,088 --> 00:09:52,091 >> Traci: Of course. I didn't push you because 151 00:09:52,158 --> 00:09:54,660 I didn't wanna pry or seem more nosy than I already was. 152 00:09:54,727 --> 00:09:57,196 And I thought you would talk to me about it when you were ready. 153 00:09:57,263 --> 00:10:01,133 >> Ashley: And I'm ready. Um, well, that friend who lives in 154 00:10:01,200 --> 00:10:08,107 Paris, they're a psychologist. >> Nate: Why do you even 155 00:10:08,174 --> 00:10:12,211 give a damn, Tucker? I know how much you dislike me. 156 00:10:12,278 --> 00:10:15,414 Are you jealous because Audra and I have maintained 157 00:10:15,481 --> 00:10:18,250 a friendship in spite of her business dealings or 158 00:10:18,317 --> 00:10:22,121 whatever it is with you? >> Tucker: Jealous of you? No. 159 00:10:22,188 --> 00:10:26,959 I'm a little concerned that you're gonna distract her, 160 00:10:27,026 --> 00:10:30,096 shift her focus, maybe even convince her to 161 00:10:30,162 --> 00:10:34,467 drive a stake through my heart. >> Nate: Hmm. Audra-- 162 00:10:34,533 --> 00:10:36,736 Just about anyone would wanna drive that stake. 163 00:10:36,802 --> 00:10:39,939 >> Tucker: Yeah. You know, it's too bad. 164 00:10:40,006 --> 00:10:44,310 I'd rather relish having a worthy adversary in my life. 165 00:10:44,377 --> 00:10:47,380 And sadly, you are not one. 166 00:10:57,056 --> 00:10:58,324 >> Tucker: I think you've blown 167 00:10:58,391 --> 00:11:00,292 any chance you might have had with Audra. 168 00:11:00,359 --> 00:11:02,461 Romantically speaking, that is. >> Nate: Hmm. 169 00:11:02,528 --> 00:11:05,331 >> Tucker: And now you just... You're always around, 170 00:11:05,398 --> 00:11:07,400 you're always here. You're like this, uh... 171 00:11:07,466 --> 00:11:09,769 You're like an annoying fly at a barbecue you keep 172 00:11:09,835 --> 00:11:12,905 having to bat away. >> Nate: Is that what you think? 173 00:11:12,972 --> 00:11:16,575 >> Tucker: Yeah, yeah. >> Nate: Well, good, good, good. 174 00:11:16,642 --> 00:11:19,445 I like the fact that you underestimate me. 175 00:11:19,512 --> 00:11:22,281 That's when I'm at my most dangerous. 176 00:11:22,348 --> 00:11:25,918 But I have to break it to you. You're way off base here. 177 00:11:25,985 --> 00:11:29,555 I'm not pursuing anything with Audra other than looking out 178 00:11:29,622 --> 00:11:32,425 for best interests. >> Tucker: Right. 179 00:11:32,491 --> 00:11:34,560 That's good. You should keep telling yourself that. 180 00:11:34,627 --> 00:11:37,530 >> Nate: Oh. >> Tucker: But if there is 181 00:11:37,596 --> 00:11:42,368 something more, forget it, man. I will never let you 182 00:11:42,435 --> 00:11:45,504 come between us. It's a straight-up fool's 183 00:11:45,571 --> 00:11:48,274 attempt to even try. >> Nate: Okay. 184 00:11:48,340 --> 00:11:52,078 Well, I guess we'll have to just wait and see how 185 00:11:52,144 --> 00:11:56,782 this all shakes down. >> Tucker: I guess we will. 186 00:11:56,849 --> 00:12:01,153 See you. >> Audra: You and Tucker? 187 00:12:01,220 --> 00:12:03,355 What was that all about? >> Nate: Nothing worth 188 00:12:03,422 --> 00:12:05,858 talking about. >> Audra: Nate, wait. 189 00:12:05,925 --> 00:12:08,794 Look, just stop thinking you need to protect me from 190 00:12:08,861 --> 00:12:16,368 Tucker or anyone else, okay? >> Traci: A psychologist? 191 00:12:16,435 --> 00:12:19,872 >> Ashley: Yeah. I feel safe enough with this 192 00:12:19,939 --> 00:12:21,841 person to talk about these kind of things with him. 193 00:12:21,907 --> 00:12:25,311 >> Traci: Okay, I just had no idea that person 194 00:12:25,377 --> 00:12:27,680 you stayed behind to talk to in Paris was a psychologist. 195 00:12:27,746 --> 00:12:29,415 >> Ashley: A personal friend, not somebody that 196 00:12:29,482 --> 00:12:32,885 I've seen professionally. But I-- I thought he had 197 00:12:32,952 --> 00:12:35,020 a good perspective, and he asked me some questions, 198 00:12:35,087 --> 00:12:38,057 which got me thinking. >> Traci: Like what? 199 00:12:38,124 --> 00:12:40,559 >> Ashley: Well, frankly, the same questions you asked me. 200 00:12:40,626 --> 00:12:43,662 Like, why would Tucker bribe an entire restaurant staff? 201 00:12:43,729 --> 00:12:46,232 And is it possible that he did frighten me in that cafe, 202 00:12:46,298 --> 00:12:49,635 but that he wasn't as aggressive as I remembered? 203 00:12:49,702 --> 00:12:53,839 >> Traci: And that helped things sink in? 204 00:12:53,906 --> 00:12:57,276 >> Ashley: No, not at first. But then he said something 205 00:12:57,343 --> 00:12:59,311 that really resonated. >> Traci: What was that? 206 00:12:59,378 --> 00:13:00,913 >> Ashley: Well, it's interesting. 207 00:13:00,980 --> 00:13:04,650 He thinks that Tucker sounds like he's a narcissist. 208 00:13:04,717 --> 00:13:07,286 And if that's the case, the narcissist generally need 209 00:13:07,353 --> 00:13:11,290 to, uh-- their actions need to generate something that gives 210 00:13:11,357 --> 00:13:14,326 them a positive outcome, you know? So then I had to 211 00:13:14,393 --> 00:13:17,429 ask myself the question: how did this supposed big lie 212 00:13:17,496 --> 00:13:20,866 of Tucker's, how did it advance his agenda, and did it create 213 00:13:20,933 --> 00:13:23,969 a positive outcome for him? And that, well, it was 214 00:13:24,036 --> 00:13:28,107 a game changer for me. >> Victor: I was hoping 215 00:13:28,174 --> 00:13:30,743 to remand Claire to Victoria's custody, 216 00:13:30,809 --> 00:13:33,646 but if my daughter objects, then we will have to come up 217 00:13:33,712 --> 00:13:37,483 with another plan. >> Michael: What makes you think 218 00:13:37,550 --> 00:13:39,618 that Jordan would even take the bait? 219 00:13:39,685 --> 00:13:44,356 >> Victor: Because that Jordan woman thinks of nothing 220 00:13:44,423 --> 00:13:48,527 but retribution. She has it in her mind 221 00:13:48,594 --> 00:13:52,331 that Nikki and I are responsible for Eve Howard's death. 222 00:13:52,398 --> 00:13:55,334 She will stop at nothing. >> Michael: But you can't 223 00:13:55,401 --> 00:13:59,438 know that. If she has any sense at all, she'll be happy to have 224 00:13:59,505 --> 00:14:02,541 dodged a possibly lifelong sentence behind bars. 225 00:14:02,608 --> 00:14:04,743 She could be planning to lay low for the rest 226 00:14:04,810 --> 00:14:06,946 of her life instead. >> Victor: Do I need to remind 227 00:14:07,012 --> 00:14:09,682 you that this woman burned down a damn prison, killing 228 00:14:09,748 --> 00:14:14,119 a lot of innocent people? To get to us, to get to Nikki? 229 00:14:14,186 --> 00:14:16,088 >> Michael: Yeah, you have a point. 230 00:14:16,155 --> 00:14:20,993 >> Victor: Okay. She will stop at nothing, 231 00:14:21,060 --> 00:14:24,063 unless we force her to stop. 232 00:14:31,070 --> 00:14:32,004 >> Michael: You're right. 233 00:14:32,071 --> 00:14:35,975 The phone call, the threats. She's relentless. 234 00:14:36,041 --> 00:14:39,478 >> Victor: Yeah. That's why I intend 235 00:14:39,545 --> 00:14:43,882 to stop Jordan. By making her feel that 236 00:14:43,949 --> 00:14:49,989 she's in charge, while I will pretend 237 00:14:50,055 --> 00:14:54,293 to be very vulnerable. Then, she'll move in 238 00:14:54,360 --> 00:14:59,798 for the kill. >> Michael: But does the message 239 00:14:59,865 --> 00:15:03,302 have to be delivered to her through Claire? I mean, 240 00:15:03,369 --> 00:15:06,272 haven't we asked enough of this young woman? 241 00:15:06,338 --> 00:15:10,042 Hasn't she been traumatized enough by that crazy aunt? 242 00:15:10,109 --> 00:15:12,511 >> Victor: That is why that poor girl is willing to go 243 00:15:12,578 --> 00:15:15,648 along with my plan. She's willing to help. 244 00:15:15,714 --> 00:15:18,250 >> Michael: And you think, in the end, she'll be stronger 245 00:15:18,317 --> 00:15:20,286 as a result? >> Victor: Yes, of course. 246 00:15:20,352 --> 00:15:22,321 >> Michael: All right, I'll make some phone calls, 247 00:15:22,388 --> 00:15:24,156 see what I can do. >> Victor: All right, 248 00:15:24,223 --> 00:15:25,791 I appreciate it. >> Michael: Luckily, the terms 249 00:15:25,858 --> 00:15:29,161 of her hospitalization were left vague in the court ruling. 250 00:15:29,228 --> 00:15:33,499 It simply says, "Until time that the facility and the court deem 251 00:15:33,565 --> 00:15:38,937 her fit to return to society." I'm pretty sure 252 00:15:39,004 --> 00:15:40,973 I can work with that. >> Victor: You know, 253 00:15:41,040 --> 00:15:42,675 Michael Baldwin, that's why you're my counsel. 254 00:15:42,741 --> 00:15:46,879 You know that, right? You're a smart cookie. 255 00:15:46,945 --> 00:15:50,482 I know you'll do the right thing. 256 00:15:50,549 --> 00:15:54,086 >> Traci: Well, this is good, right? I mean, you have 257 00:15:54,153 --> 00:15:56,288 some clarity now about Tucker and what happened. 258 00:15:56,355 --> 00:15:58,190 >> Ashley: Yeah, right. My friend's advice was 259 00:15:58,257 --> 00:16:02,094 very helpful. You know, I think it's because 260 00:16:02,161 --> 00:16:05,297 he doesn't have an emotional attachment like you and Jack do. 261 00:16:05,364 --> 00:16:08,267 He was just able to listen to the circumstances and give me 262 00:16:08,334 --> 00:16:12,071 an objective opinion. >> Traci: And that's what helped 263 00:16:12,137 --> 00:16:14,540 you rethink the whole thing? >> Ashley: Mm-hmm. 264 00:16:14,606 --> 00:16:17,643 I mean, honestly, I realized that Tucker had absolutely 265 00:16:17,710 --> 00:16:24,116 nothing to gain from lying. The sad thing is, I guess... 266 00:16:24,183 --> 00:16:27,553 I guess I created this entire scenario so I could 267 00:16:27,619 --> 00:16:31,256 push Tucker away and back out of my marriage. 268 00:16:31,323 --> 00:16:34,259 I know. But, at least when I came 269 00:16:34,326 --> 00:16:36,829 to that realization, um, I had a sense of calm come over 270 00:16:36,895 --> 00:16:42,735 me and a sense of freedom. >> Traci: This is wonderful. 271 00:16:42,801 --> 00:16:44,303 >> Ashley: I know. >> Traci: I'm so glad 272 00:16:44,370 --> 00:16:46,638 to hear it. >> Ashley: Thank you. I know. 273 00:16:46,705 --> 00:16:51,577 The anxiety and all that anger, it was just not good for me 274 00:16:51,643 --> 00:16:54,813 and I realized what I was doing to everybody in my life, 275 00:16:54,880 --> 00:16:56,982 this frustration and everything. I'm sorry. 276 00:16:57,049 --> 00:16:59,351 >> Traci: Oh, no, Ashley. We all love you. 277 00:16:59,418 --> 00:17:01,653 I'm just so glad that you finally have some 278 00:17:01,720 --> 00:17:03,622 relief from the agony you were going through. 279 00:17:03,689 --> 00:17:06,925 >> Ashley: I know. It's so true. I mean, I-- 280 00:17:06,992 --> 00:17:10,529 I slept so well last night. The best I've slept in so long. 281 00:17:10,596 --> 00:17:15,234 It's completely different now. >> Traci: I'm so happy for you. 282 00:17:15,300 --> 00:17:20,205 But I do have to ask, why did you go to Tucker 283 00:17:20,272 --> 00:17:25,010 first with this realization? >> Nate: Look, Audra, 284 00:17:25,077 --> 00:17:27,679 I'm doing nothing more than trying to be a friend here. 285 00:17:27,746 --> 00:17:30,315 >> Audra: Really? Is that what this is? 286 00:17:30,382 --> 00:17:33,986 Friendship and nothing more? >> Nate: What else could it be? 287 00:17:34,052 --> 00:17:36,455 >> Audra: So tell me you're not playing hero 288 00:17:36,522 --> 00:17:39,858 or protector and expecting something in return. 289 00:17:39,925 --> 00:17:42,494 You know, or maybe you just wanna prove to yourself 290 00:17:42,561 --> 00:17:44,897 you can go toe-to-toe with a man like Tucker. 291 00:17:44,963 --> 00:17:47,299 >> Nate: Wow. How can you claim to 292 00:17:47,366 --> 00:17:49,968 know the man so well and yet still put him on a pedestal? 293 00:17:50,035 --> 00:17:52,638 There's nothing decent or admirable or even 294 00:17:52,704 --> 00:17:55,107 human about the guy. >> Audra: Okay, there's no 295 00:17:55,174 --> 00:17:59,211 pedestal. I know the best and worst of Tucker in ways 296 00:17:59,278 --> 00:18:02,748 no one else ever will. And he's very much human, even 297 00:18:02,815 --> 00:18:05,818 if people like you can't see it. >> Nate: Wow. See, that tells me 298 00:18:05,884 --> 00:18:08,253 everything I need to know about the hold the man has over you. 299 00:18:08,320 --> 00:18:10,689 And I'm not gonna sit here and watch you walk off a cliff 300 00:18:10,756 --> 00:18:12,424 without saying something. >> Audra: You know what? 301 00:18:12,491 --> 00:18:16,395 You think that you're trying to help me, but just back off, 302 00:18:16,462 --> 00:18:19,131 okay? This isn't your battle to fight. It's mine, 303 00:18:19,198 --> 00:18:21,500 and I don't need your help. >> Nate: Oh, you don't need 304 00:18:21,567 --> 00:18:26,004 my help? You think so, do you? >> Audra: Just face it. 305 00:18:26,071 --> 00:18:29,741 You'll never understand my relationship with Tucker, 306 00:18:29,808 --> 00:18:34,046 personally or professionally. You can't even begin to grasp 307 00:18:34,112 --> 00:18:36,882 the stakes at play here. And I'm not just talking 308 00:18:36,949 --> 00:18:41,153 about business. So please, just focus on your life and 309 00:18:41,220 --> 00:18:49,228 stop worrying about mine. >> Nate: You're right. 310 00:18:49,294 --> 00:19:01,840 It's none of my business. >> Tucker: I don't think 311 00:19:01,907 --> 00:19:05,978 you realize how fixated that guy is on you. 312 00:19:06,044 --> 00:19:09,848 And it seems to me it's only getting worse. 313 00:19:14,887 --> 00:19:16,455 ♪♪♪ >> Audra: You know, maybe 314 00:19:16,522 --> 00:19:19,791 you're fixated on each other. Nothing to do with me. 315 00:19:19,858 --> 00:19:22,060 >> Tucker: Au contraire, my dear. I think perhaps 316 00:19:22,127 --> 00:19:24,730 you are so used to every man you've ever met falling 317 00:19:24,796 --> 00:19:27,366 all over you that you-- you don't notice it anymore. 318 00:19:27,432 --> 00:19:33,071 >> Audra: What can I say? I guess it's just a curse. 319 00:19:33,138 --> 00:19:35,240 Have you made all of the arrangements for 320 00:19:35,307 --> 00:19:37,209 a trip to Paris? >> Tucker: I have not. 321 00:19:37,276 --> 00:19:39,211 I'm gonna get on that in the next couple days. 322 00:19:39,278 --> 00:19:41,780 >> Audra: But you still wanna go, right? 323 00:19:41,847 --> 00:19:44,349 >> Tucker: Yeah, I do wanna go. I wanna get out of here, man. 324 00:19:44,416 --> 00:19:48,120 I want a break from this town. All the haters. 325 00:19:48,186 --> 00:19:53,926 This food. [ scoffs ] Yeah. I wanna be with you 326 00:19:53,992 --> 00:19:58,463 in the City of Light. It'll be like seeing Paris anew. 327 00:19:58,530 --> 00:20:03,902 >> Audra: And what about work? You know, the whole reason 328 00:20:03,969 --> 00:20:06,471 why we planned this trip in the first place? 329 00:20:06,538 --> 00:20:08,907 We're supposed to be visiting Glissade and all the other 330 00:20:08,974 --> 00:20:11,843 companies we want to acquire. >> Tucker: I guess we can 331 00:20:11,910 --> 00:20:18,317 do that too. >> Audra: All right. 332 00:20:18,383 --> 00:20:22,220 What is it? >> Tucker: What is what? 333 00:20:22,287 --> 00:20:26,658 >> Audra: Yeah, something's got your attention, and it's not me. 334 00:20:26,725 --> 00:20:30,495 I wanna know what it is. >> Ashley: I went to Tucker 335 00:20:30,562 --> 00:20:33,665 first because I felt I owed it to him. I mean, for months 336 00:20:33,732 --> 00:20:35,667 I've been trashing his reputation, telling everybody 337 00:20:35,734 --> 00:20:37,502 that he was violent, that he was gaslighting me, 338 00:20:37,569 --> 00:20:40,105 and I wouldn't even entertain the possibility 339 00:20:40,172 --> 00:20:43,008 that he was being truthful. Which must have been maddening 340 00:20:43,075 --> 00:20:45,377 for him, because he was telling the truth the entire time. 341 00:20:45,444 --> 00:20:48,313 >> Traci: Yeah, I'm sure it was. >> Ashley: So I just thought 342 00:20:48,380 --> 00:20:53,218 I had to tell him to his face. >> Traci: What did he say? 343 00:20:53,285 --> 00:20:55,087 When you told him he was right all along, 344 00:20:55,153 --> 00:20:57,255 I mean, how did he respond? >> Ashley: Well, he was 345 00:20:57,322 --> 00:21:00,392 suspicious, you know? He thought, you know, 346 00:21:00,459 --> 00:21:03,061 I was up to something and maybe I had some agenda. 347 00:21:03,128 --> 00:21:05,597 I don't blame him, given how I've been treating him. 348 00:21:05,664 --> 00:21:07,733 >> Traci: Yes, I'm-- I'm sure he was surprised at 349 00:21:07,799 --> 00:21:09,901 your sudden turnaround. >> Ashley: Yeah, but he's 350 00:21:09,968 --> 00:21:12,971 just gonna have to accept it eventually, right? 351 00:21:13,038 --> 00:21:16,274 I'm just so happy that I can be free of all that anger 352 00:21:16,341 --> 00:21:21,113 and that rage. I really, really needed to unburden myself from 353 00:21:21,179 --> 00:21:24,916 all of that so I could find some peace. 354 00:21:24,983 --> 00:21:30,122 >> Traci: Mmm. Ashley, this doesn't change your 355 00:21:30,188 --> 00:21:33,925 situation with Tucker, right? >> Michael: Thank you. 356 00:21:33,992 --> 00:21:35,961 Thank you for coming. >> Victoria: Of course, Michael. 357 00:21:36,028 --> 00:21:37,763 What did you want to meet with us about? 358 00:21:37,829 --> 00:21:39,631 >> Michael: Oh, do you care for... 359 00:21:39,698 --> 00:21:41,500 >> Cole: No, thank you. >> Victoria: No, thank you. 360 00:21:41,566 --> 00:21:45,437 >> Michael: Um, well, I'm assuming that you're aware 361 00:21:45,504 --> 00:21:48,707 of what Victor has in the works? >> Cole: You mean his plan 362 00:21:48,774 --> 00:21:50,375 to lure my Aunt Jordan out of hiding? 363 00:21:50,442 --> 00:21:53,078 >> Victoria: Using our daughter. >> Michael: Yeah, 364 00:21:53,145 --> 00:21:55,013 that's the one. >> Victoria: Yeah, I'm aware, 365 00:21:55,080 --> 00:21:58,050 Michael. However, I told my father it's completely 366 00:21:58,116 --> 00:22:00,118 out of the question. >> Cole: Claire's been 367 00:22:00,185 --> 00:22:02,154 through enough. >> Victoria: There's absolutely 368 00:22:02,220 --> 00:22:05,991 no way I'm gonna let her be used as a pawn. I mean, Dad needs 369 00:22:06,058 --> 00:22:09,361 to just back off. He needs to let the police handle this. 370 00:22:09,428 --> 00:22:13,565 >> Michael: Mm-hmm. I understand how you both 371 00:22:13,632 --> 00:22:17,035 could feel that way. >> Cole: Frankly, Michael, I-- 372 00:22:17,102 --> 00:22:20,305 I'm surprised that Victor turned to you for support. 373 00:22:20,372 --> 00:22:23,608 I mean, it's not like you can get a court order to force 374 00:22:23,675 --> 00:22:26,111 Claire into delivering a message to Jordan. 375 00:22:26,178 --> 00:22:29,715 >> Michael: No, but it will take some legal maneuvering to 376 00:22:29,781 --> 00:22:31,750 get Claire out of the hospital. >> Victoria: Oh, hold on 377 00:22:31,817 --> 00:22:33,719 a second. >> Cole: Hang on. 378 00:22:33,785 --> 00:22:36,722 >> Victoria: My father wants Claire released and to interrupt 379 00:22:36,788 --> 00:22:38,890 her treatment? >> Cole: To make her 380 00:22:38,957 --> 00:22:41,226 an easier target? >> Victoria: Michael, you cannot 381 00:22:41,293 --> 00:22:48,500 be on board with this, can you? >> Victor: So... 382 00:22:48,567 --> 00:22:51,737 how are you doing? >> Claire: I'm okay. 383 00:22:51,803 --> 00:22:56,408 Having a pretty good day so far. But I have a feeling you're here 384 00:22:56,475 --> 00:23:02,748 with bigger concerns. Jordan. >> Victor: You're right. 385 00:23:02,814 --> 00:23:06,818 >> Claire: She hasn't reached out to me again. 386 00:23:06,885 --> 00:23:12,557 >> Victor: Mm-hmm. And I think I have a solution to that. 387 00:23:12,624 --> 00:23:15,560 >> Claire: Is that why Victoria and Cole went to meet 388 00:23:15,627 --> 00:23:19,364 with Michael Baldwin? >> Victor: You're very 389 00:23:19,431 --> 00:23:22,501 perceptive, aren't you? >> Claire: What's going on? 390 00:23:26,037 --> 00:23:31,109 >> Victor: You know, Claire... we as a family owe you 391 00:23:31,176 --> 00:23:33,645 a debt of gratitude. You saved Nikki's life. 392 00:23:33,712 --> 00:23:35,447 [ Claire scoffs ] >> Claire: No, you don't. 393 00:23:35,514 --> 00:23:38,483 That never should've happened. And I hate that I was any part 394 00:23:38,550 --> 00:23:46,191 of it. I'm the one who owes you. >> Victor: But we all know... 395 00:23:46,258 --> 00:23:50,896 that we want the same thing. We wanna make sure that Jordan 396 00:23:50,962 --> 00:23:53,732 is put behind bars where she belongs. 397 00:23:53,799 --> 00:23:56,101 >> Claire: But I can't give her a message if she doesn't 398 00:23:56,168 --> 00:24:01,139 call me. >> Victor: That's why I'd like 399 00:24:01,206 --> 00:24:08,713 Michael Baldwin to arrange for your early release. 400 00:24:08,780 --> 00:24:12,284 >> Claire: You mean leave here? >> Victor: Yeah. 401 00:24:12,350 --> 00:24:15,821 >> Claire: But this is part of my plea agreement. I have to 402 00:24:15,887 --> 00:24:21,993 be here. And my-- my sessions... 403 00:24:22,060 --> 00:24:24,830 I feel safe here. >> Victor: I understand. 404 00:24:24,896 --> 00:24:29,267 I promise you that you will be protected and safe 405 00:24:29,334 --> 00:24:34,506 wherever you are, okay? >> Claire: How could my release 406 00:24:34,573 --> 00:24:42,180 even be possible? >> Victor: Leave it to me. 407 00:24:48,386 --> 00:24:50,889 >> Claire: So if you make it possible for me to be free, 408 00:24:50,956 --> 00:24:53,525 it'll be easier for Jordan to make contact with me. 409 00:24:53,592 --> 00:24:56,194 >> Victor: Right. >> Claire: But it's more than 410 00:24:56,261 --> 00:25:01,066 that, isn't it? If Jordan finds out I'm out 411 00:25:01,132 --> 00:25:03,301 because of Newman generosity, she won't be able 412 00:25:03,368 --> 00:25:06,504 to restrain herself. She wanted me to believe 413 00:25:06,571 --> 00:25:09,741 you'd all dump me here and leave me to rot. 414 00:25:09,808 --> 00:25:12,544 She'll have to call, if only to remind me how 415 00:25:12,611 --> 00:25:17,082 horrible your family really is. Not that I believe that anymore. 416 00:25:17,148 --> 00:25:25,590 [ Claire chuckles ] Do I really have a say in this? 417 00:25:25,657 --> 00:25:29,961 I mean, what if I told you 418 00:25:30,028 --> 00:25:32,931 I'm not ready to leave yet? >> Victor: Then I would not 419 00:25:32,998 --> 00:25:36,401 insist on it. But to be honest with you, 420 00:25:36,468 --> 00:25:39,905 I think it's the only way we can lure Jordan out of hiding. 421 00:25:39,971 --> 00:25:44,242 It's the only way we can prevent her from doing further damage to 422 00:25:44,309 --> 00:25:46,945 your new family now. And that is what you want, 423 00:25:47,012 --> 00:25:50,315 isn't it? >> Claire: She has to be 424 00:25:50,382 --> 00:25:54,786 stopped. Just the thought of her out there, watching me, 425 00:25:54,853 --> 00:25:59,057 watching us, knowing that she could come after us 426 00:25:59,124 --> 00:26:01,526 whenever she wants. How are we supposed to 427 00:26:01,593 --> 00:26:05,430 live like that? >> Victor: Precisely. 428 00:26:05,497 --> 00:26:10,602 Now, if you're adamantly opposed to an early release, 429 00:26:10,669 --> 00:26:14,839 then I will not make it happen. >> Claire: You won't? 430 00:26:14,906 --> 00:26:19,945 >> Victor: No. Because your recovery 431 00:26:20,011 --> 00:26:22,681 is not only important to Victoria, 432 00:26:22,747 --> 00:26:28,219 but to all of us, and to me. >> Claire: Thank you. 433 00:26:28,286 --> 00:26:33,658 That means a lot. But I'd still like some time 434 00:26:33,725 --> 00:26:37,696 to think it over, if that's okay. 435 00:26:37,762 --> 00:26:43,902 >> Victor: Yes, it is. [ Victor sighs ] 436 00:26:43,969 --> 00:26:48,073 You know... it's a great feeling to have 437 00:26:48,139 --> 00:26:53,111 another granddaughter. Welcome into our family. 438 00:26:53,178 --> 00:26:59,517 Now, if you have any questions, or if you decide you want 439 00:26:59,584 --> 00:27:05,023 to be released, then kindly call Michael Baldwin, all right? 440 00:27:05,090 --> 00:27:07,792 >> Michael: I'm caught in the middle here. 441 00:27:07,859 --> 00:27:12,597 I can understand the situation from both angles. I mean... 442 00:27:12,664 --> 00:27:15,400 Victor's intentions are clear. He is determined to do 443 00:27:15,467 --> 00:27:18,603 everything possible to protect his family. 444 00:27:18,670 --> 00:27:20,605 And I know as parents, your number one concern 445 00:27:20,672 --> 00:27:24,109 is your daughter's full and complete recovery. 446 00:27:24,175 --> 00:27:27,078 >> Cole: But do those two things have to be mutually exclusive? 447 00:27:27,145 --> 00:27:30,782 [ Michael scoffs ] >> Michael: I would hope not. 448 00:27:30,849 --> 00:27:34,185 But what I'd like to know is, what's your take 449 00:27:34,252 --> 00:27:38,256 on Claire's progress? >> Victoria: She's doing so much 450 00:27:38,323 --> 00:27:41,359 better. Michael, she's starting to open up to us, and s-- 451 00:27:41,426 --> 00:27:44,662 starting to see some brightness, and that there's some hope 452 00:27:44,729 --> 00:27:47,532 in the world, you know? That not everybody is 453 00:27:47,599 --> 00:27:50,702 cruel and vindictive like her aunt, that she actually 454 00:27:50,769 --> 00:27:55,874 does deserve some happiness. But this is all so fresh. 455 00:27:55,940 --> 00:27:57,942 It's-- it's really new. >> Cole: It's a delicate balance 456 00:27:58,009 --> 00:28:02,147 right now. But her doctors feel that progress is being made. 457 00:28:02,213 --> 00:28:04,983 >> Victoria: She's been working so hard to overcome this trauma 458 00:28:05,050 --> 00:28:08,086 that she's been through, and she still has a long road to go. 459 00:28:08,153 --> 00:28:10,555 But in no means is she ready to be released. 460 00:28:10,622 --> 00:28:12,924 >> Cole: And definitely not at the risk of a setback. 461 00:28:12,991 --> 00:28:17,929 Exposure to Jordan, it could undo everything. 462 00:28:17,996 --> 00:28:22,000 It's not an option, Michael. No matter what Victor wants. 463 00:28:22,067 --> 00:28:24,502 >> Victoria: I can't believe that my father refuses 464 00:28:24,569 --> 00:28:28,073 to listen to me. I mean, how could he go behind my back 465 00:28:28,139 --> 00:28:35,313 and push forward with this plan? >> Tucker: Thank you. Salud. 466 00:28:35,380 --> 00:28:39,417 >> Audra: Ooh, salud. [ Tucker laughs ] 467 00:28:39,484 --> 00:28:41,619 >> Tucker: My attention's not on you. There's never enough 468 00:28:41,686 --> 00:28:45,256 attention on you, is there? >> Audra: No, Tucker. 469 00:28:45,323 --> 00:28:50,829 Uh, yes, you've been all in about me and our plans. 470 00:28:50,895 --> 00:28:56,167 And now, suddenly, your attention has shifted. 471 00:28:56,234 --> 00:29:01,139 Why? Did something happen? >> Tucker: Uh, I just woke up. 472 00:29:01,206 --> 00:29:04,442 I was a little out of sorts is all, but I'm snapping 473 00:29:04,509 --> 00:29:10,915 out of it. >> Audra: Yeah, right. 474 00:29:10,982 --> 00:29:15,753 >> Tucker: Aren't you used to my... idiosyncrasies now? 475 00:29:15,820 --> 00:29:18,957 >> Audra: Yeah, I am an expert in all the moods of 476 00:29:19,023 --> 00:29:21,993 Tucker McCall, yeah. And I can usually read you quite well. 477 00:29:22,060 --> 00:29:24,262 >> Tucker: Yeah, and I can read you like a book. 478 00:29:24,329 --> 00:29:28,399 Something's on your mind, too. [ Audra sighs ] 479 00:29:28,466 --> 00:29:32,003 What is it? >> Audra: Well, I keep thinking 480 00:29:32,070 --> 00:29:36,274 about my conversation with Ashley last night. 481 00:29:36,341 --> 00:29:39,344 You know, everything she said was a complete contradiction 482 00:29:39,410 --> 00:29:43,414 to what's been going on with you two for the past few months. 483 00:29:43,481 --> 00:29:48,186 You know, she said that... the dynamic has changed, 484 00:29:48,253 --> 00:29:50,989 or something. And that I'd soon be seeing 485 00:29:51,055 --> 00:29:54,893 what that meant. >> Tucker: Really? 486 00:29:54,959 --> 00:29:59,364 She said those exact words? >> Audra: Where did that 487 00:29:59,430 --> 00:30:05,570 come from, Tucker? What do you make of it? 488 00:30:14,112 --> 00:30:17,115 >> Audra: Talk to me, Tucker. Do you know what Ashley was 489 00:30:17,182 --> 00:30:20,084 referring to? >> Tucker: I have no idea 490 00:30:20,151 --> 00:30:23,121 what's going on in Ashley's mind anymore. 491 00:30:23,188 --> 00:30:26,457 And honestly, I don't care. And neither should you. 492 00:30:26,524 --> 00:30:31,029 >> Ashley: I had an epiphany. Because of a fender bender. 493 00:30:31,095 --> 00:30:32,664 >> Tucker: What? >> Ashley: I know. 494 00:30:32,730 --> 00:30:34,232 [ Both laugh ] It's true. 495 00:30:34,299 --> 00:30:37,101 >> Tucker: You all right? >> Ashley: Yeah. Physically. 496 00:30:37,168 --> 00:30:43,041 And mentally. I had this clarity wash over m. 497 00:30:43,107 --> 00:30:46,010 And I realized that all the rage and confusion 498 00:30:46,077 --> 00:30:49,347 that I was blaming you for was actually my fault. 499 00:30:49,414 --> 00:30:51,416 So, I mean, do you remember how conflicted 500 00:30:51,482 --> 00:30:54,485 I was about marrying you? I was in no place at all 501 00:30:54,552 --> 00:30:57,455 to make a commitment to you because I didn't trust you. 502 00:30:57,522 --> 00:30:59,190 >> Tucker: Ashley, please-- >> Ashley: It's the truth. 503 00:30:59,257 --> 00:31:00,758 >> Tucker: Please stop. If you could just-- 504 00:31:00,825 --> 00:31:02,427 >> Ashley: What? >> Tucker: Would you please 505 00:31:02,493 --> 00:31:05,997 cut this crap out? >> Audra: Tucker. 506 00:31:06,064 --> 00:31:10,702 What is it you're not telling me? 507 00:31:10,768 --> 00:31:12,904 >> Ashley: I really don't know what's gonna happen 508 00:31:12,971 --> 00:31:17,075 with Tucker and me. >> Traci: Well, are you 509 00:31:17,141 --> 00:31:19,377 rethinking your feelings for him? I-- I mean, 510 00:31:19,444 --> 00:31:22,614 do you think there might still be something there? 511 00:31:22,680 --> 00:31:24,582 >> Ashley: Thank you so much for your concern, 512 00:31:24,649 --> 00:31:27,885 but I don't have any answers. I think one big revelation is 513 00:31:27,952 --> 00:31:30,355 all I can handle at the moment. [ Traci laughs ] 514 00:31:30,421 --> 00:31:32,423 >> Traci: Of course. I mean, after all you've been through, 515 00:31:32,490 --> 00:31:34,659 that makes perfect sense. >> Ashley: Right. But I think 516 00:31:34,726 --> 00:31:37,729 everything's for the best. My situation might not 517 00:31:37,795 --> 00:31:41,366 change with Tucker, but our dynamic has to. 518 00:31:41,432 --> 00:31:45,036 One thing I do know, I need a change of clothes. 519 00:31:45,103 --> 00:31:46,938 [ Both laugh ] Thank you for listening. 520 00:31:47,005 --> 00:31:49,774 And thank you for just, you know, giving me the space 521 00:31:49,841 --> 00:31:53,311 to work this all out. >> Traci: Ashley, you know 522 00:31:53,378 --> 00:31:56,681 I love you. >> Ashley: Well, you know I love 523 00:31:56,748 --> 00:32:11,629 you too. See you. >> Victor: Hi, sweetheart. 524 00:32:11,696 --> 00:32:39,824 you too. See you. >> Victor: Hi, sweetheart. 525 00:32:39,891 --> 00:32:41,659 >> Victoria: Oh, hello, Daddy. You're home. 526 00:32:41,726 --> 00:32:44,862 >> Victor: To what do I owe the pleasure? Or do I already know? 527 00:32:44,929 --> 00:32:46,831 [ Victoria sighs ] >> Victoria: I wanna know how 528 00:32:46,898 --> 00:32:50,401 you could go behind my back and discuss your plan with Michael 529 00:32:50,468 --> 00:32:53,371 when you know how opposed I am to you exploiting Claire 530 00:32:53,438 --> 00:32:57,041 for this trap. >> Victor: I'm doing everything 531 00:32:57,108 --> 00:32:59,510 in my power to protect my family. 532 00:32:59,577 --> 00:33:01,713 Have you seen what this damn woman is doing to your mother? 533 00:33:01,779 --> 00:33:03,781 [ Victoria sighs ] >> Victoria: Yes, I have, Dad, 534 00:33:03,848 --> 00:33:06,451 but that doesn't mean that you should bulldoze forward with 535 00:33:06,517 --> 00:33:09,654 some scheme when it could potentially ruin all of the 536 00:33:09,721 --> 00:33:12,457 progress that Claire has made. >> Victor: How about your 537 00:33:12,523 --> 00:33:16,027 mother? You've seen what a fragile state she's in. 538 00:33:16,094 --> 00:33:19,030 She's in a mess. Because of that IV of alcohol 539 00:33:19,097 --> 00:33:20,832 they forced into her bloodstream. 540 00:33:20,898 --> 00:33:22,433 Now she's trying to push her over the edge. 541 00:33:22,500 --> 00:33:24,869 >> Victoria: Well, there has to be another way, all right? 542 00:33:24,936 --> 00:33:27,171 One that does not involve Claire and put her directly 543 00:33:27,238 --> 00:33:29,307 in the line of fire. >> Victor: I promise you 544 00:33:29,374 --> 00:33:31,809 I will protect her. She'll be in no danger, 545 00:33:31,876 --> 00:33:34,679 all right? Besides, I don't think it's good for her 546 00:33:34,746 --> 00:33:37,515 to stay in the psych ward. >> Victoria: Well, if you care 547 00:33:37,582 --> 00:33:39,317 so much about her health, then why are you trying 548 00:33:39,384 --> 00:33:41,352 to move her away from the doctors that are giving her 549 00:33:41,419 --> 00:33:43,788 all the help that she needs? >> Victor: You know damn well 550 00:33:43,855 --> 00:33:45,623 I'll arrange for the best therapists we can find 551 00:33:45,690 --> 00:33:48,526 outside of those walls. >> Victoria: Daddy, what if 552 00:33:48,593 --> 00:33:50,261 dealing with Jordan sets her back? 553 00:33:50,328 --> 00:33:52,130 >> Victor: I'll do everything in my power to protect-- 554 00:33:52,196 --> 00:33:54,399 She's my granddaughter. Don't you think it would be 555 00:33:54,465 --> 00:33:57,735 a nice feeling for you to know that she can 556 00:33:57,802 --> 00:34:01,739 openly associate with you now? Be part of your life? 557 00:34:01,806 --> 00:34:05,209 >> Claire: Excuse me, nurse. Is there someone available 558 00:34:05,276 --> 00:34:12,583 who could help me? >> Nurse: Of course, Miss Grace. 559 00:34:12,650 --> 00:34:15,219 Is there something you need? >> Claire: Yes, I would like 560 00:34:15,286 --> 00:34:18,489 to make a phone call to my attorney, Michael Baldwin. 561 00:34:22,860 --> 00:34:25,129 >> Announcer: Next week on The Young and the Restless... 562 00:34:25,196 --> 00:34:26,898 >> Ashley: Are you threatening me? 563 00:34:26,964 --> 00:34:29,267 >> Audra: It's a friendly warning. 564 00:34:29,333 --> 00:34:32,103 I have much more experience at fighting dirty than you, 565 00:34:32,170 --> 00:34:34,372 and I enjoy it much more than I should. 566 00:34:34,439 --> 00:34:36,808 >> Mamie: Jill Abbott has had a stranglehold 567 00:34:36,874 --> 00:34:39,343 on Chancellor-Winters for far too long. 568 00:34:39,410 --> 00:34:43,848 It's time our family takes full control of our company. 569 00:34:43,915 --> 00:34:47,251 And I'm here to make sure that's what happens. 570 00:34:47,318 --> 00:34:50,154 >> Claire: It's time to be who my family needs me to be. 571 00:34:50,221 --> 00:34:52,957 That means helping catch Jordan any way I can. 572 00:34:53,024 --> 00:34:58,062 >> Michael: Agreed. 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