>> Phyllis: Oh, my goodness! >> Amanda: Phyllis.
>> Phyllis: Oh, my goodness! So good to see you!
I can't believe you're here! >> Amanda: Well, you know
you can come visit me. There are planes and buses, trains.
>> Phyllis: You know, don't tempt me, because I may
jump into your suitcase and start living in your guest room.
>> Amanda: Do it, please. But may I ask why?
>> Phyllis: Ah, I don't wanna talk about me.
Let's talk about you. Why are you back in town?
>> Amanda: Battle preparations.
>> Nate: Aunt Mamie? You're looking wonderful,
as always. >> Mamie: Well, I can say
the same to you. [ Nate chuckles ]
I'm so pleased that you were able to meet me
for lunch at this hour. >> Nate: Always happy to spend
time with you. So, tell me, how was your trip?
>> Mamie: Oh, it was fine. But I wanna talk
about Chancellor-Winters. A little birdie told me that
there was a certain chill in the office.
>> Nate: Esther? What did she say?
>> Mamie: Well, enough for me to wonder if everyone's focused
on working as a team. Or if there might be something
that might need my attention.
>> Chance: Hey, sorry to intrude. Left a file.
I was just gonna grab it. >> Billy: Sure.
Chance, before you go, I just wanna make sure.
Are we good? >> Chance: Of course.
>> Billy: Okay. Look, don't take
what happened here earlier personally, okay? My
response to your pitch was not a reflection of the actual idea.
Music festivals, they have a lot of potential, but
there's a lot of moving parts, and they need to be very tight.
But I think it's something that Chancellor-Winters would be
excited about in the future. >> Chance: Sure.
>> Billy: Okay, good. >> Chance: Actually, Billy,
I think it would help if we hash some things out real quick.
♪♪♪
>> Tucker: Audra?
>> Jack: Ashley now insists that she was wrong,
that Tucker wasn't violent in Paris after all.
>> Diane: Just like that? >> Jack: Just like that.
And as pleased as I am that she may have found
some peace with the incident, I am concerned that
she may be susceptible to that man all over again.
>> Kyle: Well, I don't see that happening. The breakup was real,
their marriage is over. It's clearly gotten past
the point of no return. >> Jack: I don't know, I just
sense a vulnerability there with that man's concerned.
And it worries me. >> Diane: I'm with Kyle on this.
Ashley is a grown woman. She knows who she is.
I think you need to give her some credit to handle
Tucker the way she wants to. >> Jack: You sound a lot
like Billy. He thinks I should back off.
>> Kyle: I can't believe I'm saying this, but
maybe you should listen to him. >> Jack: How can I do that
when I know how deeply, how often he has hurt her?
And as much as she says she's gonna be able to handle him,
the look on her face when she said the other day
that he had broken her... here is no way in hell I am
going to let that man hurt Ashley again.
>> Ashley: Ooh, spicy. You're certainly worked up.
>> Audra: You know, I'd like to get a few things straight.
>> Ashley: Didn't we already have this conversation?
>> Audra: It's my turn to do the talking.
>> Ashley: Oh. I don't suppose you'll leave
if I ask you nicely? >> Audra: You know, Tucker
told me you went up to his suite last night.
>> Ashley: Oh, did he? >> Audra: Yeah, we don't keep
secrets. Our relationship is based on honesty.
>> Ashley: Oh, that's so sweet. Are we done now?
>> Audra: You're done with Tucker.
[ Ashley laughs ] >> Ashley: Well, that's not
your call. >> Audra: You know this game
you're playing? You miraculously decide
that you were wrong about Paris, that Tucker wasn't violent,
and so you sneak up to his suite and ambush him
with your new truth? >> Ashley: Wow, Tucker really
did overshare, didn't he? >> Audra: It's not gonna work,
Ashley. If you've changed your mind
and decided that you now want a future with Tucker,
it's too late. Okay, you blew it.
So you need to back off. He's with me now.
>> Ashley: But you're not sure about that, are you?
And that's why you're here. Because you're very afraid that
he's not over me, aren't you? >> Audra: You've hurt Tucker
for the last time. So if you try to seduce him
as part of your sick plan, you're gonna have to
deal with me. >> Ashley: Ooh. Scary.
>> Ashley: What is this dynamic that you've got with Tucker?
I mean, clearly you've got daddy issues.
>> Audra: Tucker's and my connection
is none of your business. >> Ashley: That's true.
But it's fascinating how you're playing this.
>> Audra: Look, what I have with Tucker isn't a game.
>> Ashley: Of course it is, Audra.
Come on. We both know you're an opportunist.
Tucker's heartbroken and he's vulnerable and
you're there, ready to hold his hand and whatever else.
>> Audra: Yeah, well, we have a future. Okay, real plans.
[ Ashley laughs ] He's actually taking me
to Paris. >> Ashley: Oh, really? That's
where we had our honeymoon. >> Audra: Yeah, well,
that's even more proof that he's over you.
>> Ashley: But I will say you should probably avoid a certain
café there if I were you. >> Audra: Yeah, well, our trip
is nothing like your trainwreck of a honeymoon.
He wants me to meet the board at Glissade, and we're gonna
create a company like no one has ever seen and I just can't wait.
>> Ashley: You're gonna create a company like nobody
has ever seen. Isn't that interesting? You and I were
gonna do the exact same thing. >> Audra: Yeah, well, unlike
you, I won't go back on my word to him. Yeah, run home to my
family because I'm so afraid to step outside their shadow.
>> Ashley: Do you have a family to run home to? I'm interested
in knowing that. I mean, are you just all alone in the world?
Is that why you've glommed on to Tucker the way you have?
You've got nowhere else to go? >> Audra: Well, Tucker's all
I need, and I'm all he needs. >> Ashley: Uh-huh. Spoken like
a true romantic, only that is not what you are at all.
You are more of a what-have-you-done-for-me-lately
kind of gal, aren't you? >> Audra: Now go ahead,
make fun of me, but understand this.
You do not wanna go to war with me.
You may think you're tough, but trust me,
it will end badly for you.
>> Jack: Just look at that smug bastard.
>> Diane: I know you wanna be protective of your sister, but
you need to let her handle him. >> Jack: I can't just
do nothing. >> Diane: Jack!
[ sighs ] And here I thought we were going to have
a nice, quiet meal. >> Kyle: Well, you know how
protective Dad is. >> Jack: Well, you are just a
demon we can't seem to exorcise. >> Tucker: Evan, two glasses
of your finest holy water. No? Come on, that was funny.
>> Jack: Not funny. >> Tucker: Maybe you're the one
with the demon. >> Jack: Ashley tells me she's
changed her mind about what happened in Paris.
>> Tucker: Yes. Yes, she's finally seen the light.
And she was big enough to admit it to me.
>> Jack: Well, don't think for one second she's changed
her mind about how dangerous you are. Your lies,
your manipulations, your constant threat
to her happiness. Why don't you do what you
should've done months ago? Hop on a jet out of town
and don't look back. >> Tucker: Jack, when are you
going to let your sister live her life
the way she chooses?
>> Amanda: Thank you. >> Phyllis: Battle plans?
Really? I love this. I wanna be a part of it
because I love a good fight. >> Amanda: Mmm. Well, you're
lucky I don't take you on for making me believe
you were dead. >> Phyllis: Hey, hey, listen,
I apologized for that. I apologized. I said I was sorry
and I meant it. >> Amanda: Just don't ever die
on me again, please. >> Phyllis: Okay, well,
don't die on me, okay? Wait, what is this
battle plan thing? >> Amanda: Oh, I am standing in
for Jill. I'm overseeing everything
at Chancellor-Winters, so it's pretty much
office politics on steroids. >> Phyllis: Oh, it's Billy,
isn't it? It's always Billy.
>> Amanda: Actually, yeah, it kind of is.
>> Phyllis: He is a troublemaker.
>> Amanda: My mission is to shore up the Jill, Billy, Chance
side of things. >> Phyllis: Well, maybe Billy
needs an ally. >> Amanda: Mm.
All troublemakers usually do.
>> Mamie: All I could get out of Esther was that there was
something in the air. And that John Abbott
and Neil Winters wouldn't be happy about it.
Honey, I need some details from you.
>> Nate: There's definitely something when it comes to
Billy and Devon. Did you know Billy
proposed we add Abbott to the company name?
Abbott-Chancellor-Winters, to be exact.
>> Mamie: Excuse me? >> Nate: Billy pitched that
Jill deserved her due. >> Mamie: The nerve of him.
Well, I know that. Devon turned him down?
>> Nate: He discussed it with Lily and they nixed it,
for now, with a promise to revisit it once she's back.
>> Mamie: Yeah, well, there'll be no revisiting if I
have anything to say about it. >> Nate: Jill's not gonna let
it go that easily, Aunt Mamie. Amanda Sinclair came to town
on Jill's orders because of this issue.
>> Mamie: She sent for Amanda Sinclair?
Oh, Jill is really playing it dirty, but then she doesn't know
any other way to play it. She and her minions,
nothing but trouble. >> Nate: Actually, I'm impressed
with Chance. >> Mamie: Oh, why is that?
>> Nate: Well, he's smart, um, fast learner.
He's already come up with some great ideas.
>> Mamie: What does Devon think? >> Nate: He seems to
be impressed. >> Mamie: Oh, isn't Billy
mentoring Chance? >> Nate: Uh, Billy is, but, uh,
Chance seems to have taken a step back from that.
>> Mamie: Why is that? >> Nate: Well, Chance came up
with a solid idea recently, one I see real value in.
Devon bent over backwards to appear impressed,
willing to collaborate on the idea.
But Billy just kind of shot it down for no good reason.
More flex than anything, if you ask me.
>> Mamie: Chance didn't like it? >> Nate: Being second-guessed?
Dismissed? Not at all. >> Mamie: The same way that you
felt some time ago with Devon. >> Nate: You're not wrong.
There's definitely some friction between Billy and Chance.
In fact, Chance turned to me for support.
I've told him I'll do whatever I can to help.
>> Mamie: Now, this is a very interesting development,
especially if you can keep Chance on your good side.
You know the fewer allies that Billy and Jill have,
the better. >> Billy: So you are upset that
I didn't support your proposal, which is fine.
So, what do you wanna say? >> Chance: Look, I know I still
have a lot to learn here. I know you and I are still
trying to find our groove together, but in that meeting,
I felt a shift, and I'm not really sure
I'm comfortable with it. >> Billy: A shift?
>> Chance: Yeah. >> Billy: What kind of shift?
>> Chance: That was a good idea. >> Billy: And I agree.
>> Chance: And I felt like your response was part
of another issue. >> Billy: Is that right?
>> Chance: You and Devon. Once he liked it,
you stepped back, you slammed on the brakes,
and then the meeting turned into a-- a tug-of-war
between the two of you. >> Billy: One thing I've come
to appreciate about you, Chance, is your bluntness.
Look, you need to understand that Devon and I are trying
to find a balance here. The hierarchy between the
two of us is new, but rest assured,
there is no power struggle. >> Chance: Well, I wish I could
believe that. But from what I've
seen, it feels like you and Devon are trying to prove
something to each other. And now, Billy, I love working
here, I love working with you, but I will not be used
by you or Devon.
You used my pitch to go after Devon.
I mean, you basically shelved a good idea, an idea
that you admitted was good because Devon supported it.
Now, how's that good business? >> Billy: That is business,
Chance. What you just described is business.
We bounce ideas off each other. Some of them we use,
some of them we shelve, some of them we--
we kill, some of them we use at a later date.
And once you get a little more experience, you'll
realize that. But right now, you're taking everything
a little too personal. >> Chance: This is not about
my feelings, Billy, and I'd appreciate it if you weren't
so condescending, okay? Now, I know what I saw.
Nate saw it too, by the way. >> Billy: Yeah?
>> Chance: Yeah. >> Billy: Talked to Nate
about it? >> Chance: You left the meeting.
We were discussing how to develop my proposal into
something you would approve of. >> Billy: Yeah, and Nate
approved of your idea? >> Chance: He did,
and I value his input. >> Billy: Well, good.
Look, I'm sorry that you're upset about the way
that I responded to your pitch, okay?
But if I have a critique on your idea, it's because
I want you to learn the ropes. I want you to understand
how the corporate world works. But if you're gonna get upset
every time I make a comment, then maybe we need to
rethink this situation. >> Chance: Again, it's not about
my feelings, Billy. I can take criticism.
What I don't appreciate is being weaponized
in a power struggle that I want nothing to do with.
>> Billy: Again, I'm sorry you're upset.
I gave you my opinion. No angle. Nothing.
Just my opinion, okay? I'm not using you.
I don't have ulterior motives. I do wanna see you succeed,
and I think you have the talent to do it.
And if I'm protecting you right now, Chance, it's because
I wanna nurture you, okay? I wanna see you grow here.
>> Chance: Okay, well, I appreciate the good start
you've given me, Billy, but maybe it's time to give me
a little less protection and a little more room.
>> Phyllis: Well, I am sorry about your mom.
She was really beautiful, very impressive woman.
Very classy. You should have had more
time with her. >> Amanda: Yeah.
Well, I'm just grateful for the time we did have.
>> Phyllis: Yeah. >> Amanda: Yeah. Well, speaking
of time, I, um, I have to go. >> Phyllis: Oh.
>> Amanda: Yeah. >> Phyllis: Okay.
>> Amanda: What are you up to? >> Phyllis: Oh, uh,
I'm just gonna be thinking about, you know,
my bad luck and my bad choices. >> Amanda: Oh, stop it.
You're too fierce for that. >> Phyllis: You are too fierce.
You are. Go. Go whip Chancellor-Winters
into shape. [ Amanda laughs ]
>> Amanda: I'm gonna do just that.
>> Ashley: Are you threatening me?
>> Audra: It's a friendly warning. I have much more
experience at fighting dirty than you, and I enjoy it
much more than I should. >> Ashley: Hmm.
You're in love with Tucker. >> Audra: I understand him.
>> Ashley: Well, believing that is your first mistake.
>> Audra: Hmm. Tucker and I are alike.
Our minds work in the same way. We want the same things, and
we believe in the same things. >> Ashley: Yeah, well, hmm,
Tucker only believes in Tucker, so...
>> Audra: See, that's how I know you don't get him at all.
And the way you treated him... You know, how many hoops
did you jump through to prove that he is just so worthy
of the great Ashley Abbott? And you did all of that
just so you could dump his ass over some bogus drama
that only happened in your head. >> Ashley: Poor, stupid Audra.
You've really got it bad, haven't you?
That makes this situation even more interesting.
>> Audra: Then admit it. Tell me that you want Tucker back.
>> Ashley: I don't have to admit anything to you, you bitch.
>> Audra: You know, it doesn't matter, because you've already
lost. And you lost bad.
>> Jack: My sister would never choose you.
>> Tucker: I'll survive. >> Jack: She knows who you are
now. She's done with you, for good.
>> Tucker: Jack... I-- I don't think you see
what's going on here. Everything that's transpired,
my argument with Ashley in Paris and our breakup, it all
really comes down to you. >> Jack: To me?
>> Tucker: Yeah, yeah. You have this, um... [ chuckles ]
...it's pathetic, this obsessive need
to keep an iron grip on your family.
And it's what caused your son to almost betray the family.
Uh, it's what's pushed Billy back to Chancellor-Winters.
And it is damn near broken Ashley's spirit.
So, if you're looking for someone to blame,
you might wanna look in the mirror. Sorry.
>> Jack: So that's it? That's all you got?
Throwing around absurd accusations?
How about we start with the facts?
Kyle never betrayed the family. In fact, his actions helped
put you down for good. Billy went back
to Chancellor-Winters to protect his mother
from your attacks. And you broke Ashley's spirit by
insisting that she turn her back on a family that she loves.
>> Tucker: [ scoffs ] See, that's pathetic, man.
>> Jack: Pathetic? >> Tucker: Yeah, whatever
helps you sleep at night. >> Jack: "Pathetic."
I am here having a lovely meal with my wife and son,
and you are sitting alone at a bar knowing your son has
barred you from his life. Who's the pathetic one here?
>> Tucker: I do have to hand it to you, Jack, uh,
you and the rest of the Abbotts, you really did a number on me.
Resurrecting the old scandal, and influencing Ashley
against me. You brought me to my knees, man.
Really, well done. But as they say,
the obstacle is the path, right? So maybe I should thank you
for creating this new opportunity for me
to go bigger than I ever have. >> Jack: "The obstacle
is the path." Do you have any idea
how absurd you sound? >> Tucker: No, I mean it.
Ashley selling me Glissade, it's become the key
to my future. New company, new life.
And I couldn't be more excited. Especially when I kick
some Jabot ass. >> Jack: I thought you weren't
coming after Jabot. >> Tucker: It's just--
Innovative new company makes Jabot look like
a tired old workhorse. That's just inspired
business acumen. >> Jack: Oh, that's right.
Your arrogance just amazes me. That you think for one minute,
a ragtag collection of moribund companies run by a man who knows
nothing about the beauty business is going to be
a threat to Jabot, why? Because you want
to believe it's true? Astonishing.
>> Tucker: What can I tell you? I'm a big believer in the power
of positive thinking. >> Jack: Well, I'll look forward
to watching you fail. In the meantime,
stay away from my sister. >> Tucker: And what if she can't
stay away from me?
>> Jack: Do not tempt me to take the gloves off.
[ Tucker sighs ] >> Tucker: Is that
a threat, Jack? >> Jack: Threat, warning,
promise, you call it anything you want.
I want you to stay away from her. You're never
going to hurt her again. [ phone ringing ]
Hello? Yes.
>> Diane: We have publicly discredited Tucker,
humiliated him. His marriage has been annulled,
his son wants nothing to do with him, and yet,
he continues to be this menace to all of us.
>> Kyle: Who knows? Maybe he'll get bored of us all
and move on. >> Diane: Well, I doubt it.
He seems more emboldened than ever.
And you know how obsessed he is with Ashley.
She's strong, but what if we're wrong?
What if he manages to suck her back in, and then Jack will
be pulled back in as well? >> Kyle: Mom, Dad can
handle himself. >> Diane: Well, he's just
dealing with a lot right now. Jabot and looking after Nikki.
>> Kyle: Well, he's got us to pick up the slack
at Jabot if needed. >> Diane: Yeah, I guess
that's true, but still... >> Kyle: Mom.
This isn't about the company, is it?
I'm guessing your real concern is Dad's renewed
connection to Nikki.
>> Nate: I agree. Chance could be a valuable asset
for the good of the company. Not as some pawn
in a power struggle between us and the Abbotts.
>> Mamie: Jill has declared war. There's no backing down now.
>> Nate: Didn't you bring the war when you secretly
invested in this company? >> Mamie: My investment
has always been in this family. Now, if that means war to some
people, then that's on them. This is about
the Winters' legacy. We have got to come together
to make sure that's what happens.
>> Nate: Auntie, I love you, but I am not interested in
contributing to this struggle. I've lived through conflict
on two previous fronts. First with Devon
and then at Newman. It never ends well.
>> Mamie: Oh, honey, that's just because you didn't
get the ending that you wanted. This time, it's
going to be different. >> Nate: Don't you see no good
can come from this? So please, give up
this battle you feel you need to wage with Jill.
>> Mamie: Oh, so you think that if I put down my sword,
that means that Jill won't swing hers at me?
Oh, no, I will not be caught off guard.
>> Nate: Is there nothing I can say to convince
you otherwise? >> Mamie: I never back down from
doing what's best for my family. >> Nate: But is it really--
>> Mamie: Look, Jill Abbott has had a stranglehold
on Chancellor-Winters for far too long.
It's time that we take full control of our company.
And I'm here to make sure that's what happens.
>> Billy: She wanted a little room, huh?
>> Chance: No disrespect. >> Billy: Hm.
[ knocking on door ] >> Amanda: Is this a bad time?
>> Billy: Just ironing out some work issues.
>> Chance: I'm still finding my way.
It's good to see you, Amanda. >> Amanda: Yeah, you too.
It's nothing serious, I hope. >> Billy: No, no, I think we got
it all figured out. What do you say?
>> Chance: Yeah, all good. Better get back to it.
Hope I see you again while you're here.
>> Amanda: Yeah, you too. Okay, now that he's gone,
you want to tell me what's really going on?
>> Abby: Hi. >> Chance: Hey.
>> Abby: Uh-oh, I know that tone. What's wrong?
>> Chance: Nothing. >> Abby: Chance.
>> Chance: Just trying to learn how to manage working
with Billy Abbott. >> Amanda: That man
is Jill's grandson. If you have a problem with him,
you need to solve it now. He is on our side.
>> Billy: He's new. He's ambitious, he needs to know
how the business world works, especially at this company.
And you know what? Some lessons are harder
to learn than others. >> Amanda: Billy, he's an adult,
a cop, a war veteran. You really think he needs
a lesson from you? >> Billy: Yes,
in business, I do. And you know what?
You don't have to treat him with kid gloves because of
the history with Devon and Abby. >> Amanda: "Kid gloves"?
I am telling you that Jill wants this team pulled together.
>> Billy: That's what I'm trying to do, Amanda.
>> Amanda: Really? >> Billy: Yes, why does it seem
like you don't trust me?
>> Diane: Nikki and I will never be friends,
given our history, which I admit, my actions had
a great deal to do with. >> Kyle: Your relationship has
been contentious since you came back to town.
>> Diane: Yeah, I thought we'd reached sort of a détente
since the wedding, but no, I will never be at the top
of her besties list. >> Kyle: So, are you unhappy
that Dad's helping her? >> Diane: Look, I understand
stepping in to help an old friend
who desperately needs you. >> Kyle: But?
>> Diane: All right, maybe I'm being paranoid.
I just worry about Jack's own battle with addiction.
>> Kyle: Oh, that problem was a long time ago.
And that success is the type of insight and strength
that'll help Nikki. >> Diane: Well, I hope so,
for both their sake. >> Kyle: I have
every faith in Dad. >> Diane: Me too.
Jack Abbott is as strong as they come.
And while we're waiting for him, why don't we, uh-- Why don't we
go over the agenda for tomorrow's marketing meeting?
>> Kyle: Sure. >> Diane: Or, better yet, Kyle,
why don't we continue our conversation
from the other night? >> Kyle: Oh, for some reason,
I'd rather talk about Tucker. >> Diane: Now, when I pushed,
you admitted that you're finding it tougher
than you thought to see me in the position
that you always wanted. And that you're struggling
not to resent it? >> Kyle: I spoke out of turn.
>> Diane: No, no, you didn't. You were being honest,
and that's the way it should be between us.
So, if you do resent me being co-CEO, how can we fix it?
[ Ashley sighs ]
>> Ashley: There must be another way, there has to be.
Are you sure this is the best way to handle things?
[ Ashley sighs ] Yes.
>> Jack: So, what did I miss? >> Kyle: Sounded like you read
Tucker the Riot Act. >> Jack: He's a first-class
egomaniac who can't be trusted. I made it clear to him on no
uncertain terms, he's to keep his lies, his games, his poison
away from Ashley and our family. >> Kyle: Dad, I know you want
to be protective of the family, but why waste your time
warning Tucker? It's like lighting a match.
>> Diane: I agree. Why antagonize him?
>> Jack: I almost hope it provokes him to cross the line.
Then, we'll have something to crucify him with.
[ knocking on door ] [ Audra sighs ]
[ knocking on door ] >> Audra: Coming!
>> Tucker: Hello to you too. Ah! Celebrating?
I prefer you do it with me, however.
>> Audra: What are we celebrating?
>> Tucker: Start practicing your French, mon petit chou.
We leave in three days. >> Audra: I'll drink to that.
>> Tucker: You bet you will. >> Audra: To Paris.
>> Tucker: To Paris.
>> Audra: Paris can't come fast enough for me.
>> Tucker: So, I woke up all by my lonesome.
Where did you slip off to? >> Audra: I just had
some errands to run. >> Tucker: To run, [indistinct].
Uh, was one of those errands confronting Ashley?
I can't wait to hear all about it.
>> Chance: You didn't have to follow me here.
>> Abby: Hey, maybe I just wanted a cup of coffee.
Okay, fine, I'm concerned. If you're not happy--
>> Chance: No, it's not that. I just...
I guess, adjusting to Chancellor-Winters
has been a little bit more difficult than I thought.
>> Abby: Well, it is a big jump from police work
to the corporate world. >> Chance: Yeah, I mean
the work's fine, but the politics and the people--
>> Abby: Are you talking about Billy?
>> Chance: It's been interesting.
>> Abby: And not in a good way. >> Chance: Look, I don't
want to bore you with the details, really.
>> Abby: Look, as a future member
of the Chancellor-Winters board, I want to know
if there's any issues. >> Chance: Excuse me, what?
You say Chancellor-Winters board member?
>> Abby: It's pretty much a done deal, I'm just waiting
for the vote. >> Chance: Oh, my gosh.
Wow, if I had known, I would have shut my mouth,
and bought you coffee. >> Abby: Hey, you can still buy
me a cup of coffee, but don't worry, I'm not taking notes
or anything. I'm on your side.
Look, you're Dom's other dad. I want you to be happy,
and if there's anything I can do to help--
>> Chance: I appreciate it, but I'm fine, really.
Okay, maybe "fine" is overstating it a bit.
I knew it wasn't going to be easy, but when I agreed to have
Billy as my mentor, I just didn't realize the guy
came with all this baggage. >> Amanda: I do trust you.
>> Billy: You sure about that? >> Amanda: Yes.
>> Billy: Because sometimes I think you only see me
as a guy you hung out with at the end of class.
Sharing a bourbon and playing some cards.
>> Amanda: That was a million years ago.
>> Billy: Yeah, it was. >> Amanda: But I have complete
faith in you, Billy. And maybe you're right.
Maybe I have a soft spot for Chance.
Walking in together and seeing the two people that you love
having sex on the sofa. >> Billy: That'll bond you
for life? >> Amanda: Mm-hmm.
[ Billy sighs ] I think I'm just
a little confused. Jill told me you were mentoring
him and things were going well. >> Billy: She's not wrong.
They were, you know, but Chance is one of those guys
who wants success straight out of the gate.
And he's got a chip on his shoulder every time
I criticize one of his ideas. >> Amanda: Kind of sounds
like Devon and Nate first time around.
See, Devon was way too harsh and Nate took it
as badly as possible. >> Billy: And now Devon has gone
the complete other direction. Loving everything that comes out
of Chance's mouth, and you know why he's doing that?
To make me look like a dream killer.
>> Amanda: Are you?
>> Billy: No, okay, I'm not in the business of casually
shooting down good ideas. >> Amanda: Okay, so Chance is
not in the middle of a power struggle between you and Devon.
>> Billy: Amanda, you too? Chance said the same thing.
>> Amanda: Well, is he right? >> Billy: It was one idea,
and it needs work, which I told him and I stand by,
but all of a sudden, people think it's a big deal.
>> Amanda: Well, maybe it's because we're all right,
and you're in denial.
>> Abby: Come on, Chance. If you're having issues
with Billy, I want to help. >> Chance: I would much rather
talk about you and this amazing move that you just made.
What's going to happen to Society?
>> Abby: Well, I hired Tessa to manage it so that way I can
be in the office more. Hopefully.
>> Chance: Working with Devon, that's a perk.
>> Abby: Did you know that Amanda Sinclair
was in town? >> Chance: Yeah, yeah.
I saw her. >> Abby: Yeah, so did I.
It was, um, uncomfortable, to say the least.
>> Chance: Yeah, well, um, I'm sure that's going to
take some time. Hell, I see Devon every day.
We make it work. You two belong together.
>> Abby: Thank you for saying that.
You know, I don't expect Amanda to get there anytime soon.
>> Chance: Things change. >> Abby: Yeah, they do.
But you know, I always want the best for you, right?
>> Chance: Yeah, I know. And I'm happy to say
that my life is moving in that direction.
>> Abby: Good. Yeah. You deserve all of that.
And more.
>> Audra: How did you know I went to see Ashley?
Did she call you? >> Tucker: No.
I know because I know you. But I don't know why
you would do that. I thought you understood
how I feel about you. Did I not make myself clear?
Because if you're feeling insecure at all, I will make
myself clear again and again. Until you believe it.
You're the only one for me. >> Audra: Don't worry.
I'm not feeling insecure. Not anymore.
[ Tucker clicks tongue ] >> Tucker: Uh-oh.
What did you do? Should I be worried?
>> Audra: Ashley's still standing, if that's
what you're asking. But you know, it felt good
to face her. To let her know where I stand.
Where you and I stand. Together.
>> Tucker: Yeah. >> Audra: You know, and if she
thinks she can try to come between us, she's gonna have
a situation on her hands. >> Tucker: Mm-mm.
Let's let that be the end of it, shall we?
There's nothing to be gained from provoking her.
>> Audra: It wasn't a provocation, Tucker.
It was a warning.
>> Jack: Hey, there you are. How you doing?
>> Ashley: I'm fine. >> Jack: You sure?
>> Ashley: Yes, you have to believe that, Jackie.
You have to believe me. I've accepted what happened
in Paris and I'm moving on. >> Jack: Well, you just
seemed upset, a little confused. >> Ashley: Yeah, I did.
But now I'm not. In fact, things are
finally going my way. >> Jack: And what does
that mean? >> Ashley: That means that I'm
excited about my future. >> Jack: Uh, where are
you going now? >> Ashley: Uh, I have an idea
that I'm kind of messing around with
a little bit. [ laughing ] At my lab.
You know, Jabot. >> Diane: Sounds promising.
>> Ashley: Yeah. Very. I'll see you.
>> Diane: Bye.
You see that, Jack? That is a woman who sounds
completely over Tucker. She's excited about the future,
enthusiastic about her work. You've got to stop worrying.
She's going to be okay.
>> Tucker: Hello. >> Ashley: Hi.
Can we meet for a drink?
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