>> Traci: Well, as fabulous as
this place is, I have to admit,
I'm feeling a little strange
being here.
>> Alan: Yeah. Me too.
>> Traci: Uh, do you mind
if I ask...
what or who are you looking for?
[ Alan sighs ]
>> Alan: I don't know. I--
Ever since Ashley met
Martin here, I just--
I've been wondering, you know,
did he come here before?
Does anyone here know him?
Is there anyone in here
right now looking at me
thinking I'm him?
>> Traci: Oh. I'm not at all
surprised that you have
unanswered questions, especially
since your brother is gone now.
>> Alan: Maybe there's still
some things I can find out.
>> Traci: Like what?
>> Alan: I don't know. You know,
where did he live when he wasn't
sneaking in my house? Who did
he associate with? Did they know
what he was capable of?
>> Traci: And you think someone
here might know the answers?
>> Alan: Oh, here or...
someplace else.
>> Traci: Okay, so, for the sake
of argument, let's just say
someone here recognizes you,
thinks you're Martin.
Or out on the street, someone
passes you and then approaches
you and starts a conversation.
How do you imagine that will go?
>> Alan: Uh, I-- I don't know.
I don't know what he was up to
these last few years. I mean,
could they be, uh, surprised
to see him? Or angry,
or happy, or...
worst of all, what if
they're terrified?
>> Traci: Have you considered
that what you find out
might be worse than
what you already know?
>> Alan: I don't know.
I don't know anything anymore
when it comes to Martin.
I suppose, uh...
what I'm really trying to find
out is if there's anyone out
there I need to apologize to for
not dealing with this earlier.
>> Traci: No!
There is no apology necessary.
You are not your brother.
Alan,
it looks to me like
you need to forgive yourself.
>> Victoria: I am so glad
you guys are home.
I've missed you so much.
Here you go.
So for now, you're gonna have to
put up with some-- A lot of
family time because we are
long overdue. So, why don't we
make a list of things that
we wanna do first?
>> Katie: How about swimming?
>> Victoria: Yes, of course.
We're gonna swim.
>> Johnny: Ooh, and I wanna
go riding. Rocket had better
remember me.
>> Victoria: Yeah, well, all you
have to do is give him an apple
and he'll remember exactly
who you are. All right,
so swimming, riding.
Um, Claire has made a list
of movies that she thinks
you guys will love,
so I was thinking we could do
a family movie night
up at the main house,
in the screening room.
>> Katie: Uh, I just remembered,
I, um, promised a couple
of friends I'd call
as soon as I got back.
You guys go on without me.
>> Victoria: No. No, no, Katie.
It's family time. We're gonna do
everything together as a family.
>> Katie: Do I have to?
>> Victoria: Sweetie...
please, would you at least
try to give your new sister
a chance?
>> Katie: What's the point?
I don't know her and one
movie night isn't gonna just
suddenly make her my sister.
>> Victoria: That's why I want
you to spend some time
getting to know each other.
>> Katie: But does she have
to live here? Isn't she
a nanny for the Abbotts?
Couldn't she live with them?
♪♪
>> Victor: Well, son,
to be honest with you,
it warms my heart to hear
you say that you couldn't have
wished for better parents.
Now, this goes both ways,
because both your mother and I
are very proud of the man
you've become.
>> Nikki: Every parent
should be so lucky.
>> Nick: Thanks, Mom.
Thanks, Dad.
>> Victor: Yep.
Okay. Down to business.
Have you talked to Victoria
about coming back to
Newman Enterprises with you?
>> Nick: I didn't think
I needed to, since Vic agreed
to go back to work at
Newman Media with Mom.
>> Victor: We discussed that.
It's not what I want.
>> Nikki: So, you're saying that
what I want is not important?
>> Audra: I was hoping
to find you.
>> Kyle: Should've figured
you'd track me down.
>> Audra: Well, you know how
persistent I can be.
You left the meeting
at the ranch without
telling us your decision.
>> Kyle: Oh, you mean working
together at Glissade?
Even after the scam we tried
to pull on each other
over the exact same thing?
>> Audra: It was fun
at the time,
even if you won't admit it.
We had competing agendas.
It happens.
>> Kyle: Sorry, Audra.
Working together requires trust.
>> Audra: Why don't we start
with mutual tolerance
and work from there?
>> Kyle: Mm-mm.
No. It's not happening.
Not with you.
>> Audra: Okay, so why didn't
you just come out and tell us
you already decided to
decline the offer?
>> Kyle: I was being polite.
But only for Victor's sake.
>> Audra: And for my sake?
>> Kyle: Ah, I think you already
know my answer:
no way in hell.
>> Traci: I understand
that you want answers,
but is this going to
give you the peace of mind
you're looking for?
>> Alan: Martin was so sick
and I just could not accept
how bad it was.
>> Traci: He didn't let you
find him.
That's hardly your fault.
>> Alan: No, Traci, I should've
kept looking for him. You know,
he was my responsibility
and maybe I could've helped him.
>> Traci: Maybe not.
Alan, you've got to stop
torturing yourself about this.
[ Alan sighs ]
>> Alan: There's just so much
I don't know about his life.
You know, what happened
to Martin? Why was he
impersonating me?
What was his end game? I just--
>> Traci: Unfortunately,
you may never know.
>> Alan: What he put Ashley
through? I hate that.
And what about my patients?
What if he got to them?
[ Alan sighs ]
I mean...
he was my brother.
My twin.
There was a time when
we shared everything.
>> Traci: I know.
I'm so sorry. I can't even
imagine the kind of pain
you're going through.
All I can offer you is this:
you can share it with me
if that would help. Let me
help you put that burden down.
It's the least I can do
for everything you've done,
all the support and kindness
you've shown my family.
>> Audra: I guess I deserve
that. Yeah, I tried to warn
Victor you'd be a hard sell.
>> Kyle: No. Mm-mm.
"Hard sell" makes it sound like
it's a negotiation.
I am not interested.
>> Audra: You'd turn down
a chance like this out of spite?
Or is it ego?
Can we get beyond our issues
for the greater good?
>> Kyle: Does Victor know
about our history?
Have you warned him that we have
been down this same road before
and it didn't end well?
You know, come to think of it,
what makes him think the two
of us should even team up?
>> Audra: Look, I didn't fill
Victor in on the details of
our failed relationship because
the man always knows everything.
And what he doesn't know
clearly doesn't matter.
Maybe he respects what
we both bring to the table.
Maybe he thinks we can
keep each other in line.
I'm not over-analyzing it
because I know a good
opportunity when I see it.
>> Kyle: Ah.
That's what this is all about.
It's just money
and a power grab.
>> Audra: Just money
and a power grab?
You know, only someone born
into both would make it sound
so petty.
I've made some mistakes in the
past, okay? I realize that now.
And trying to manipulate you
was one I truly regret,
but working with me at Glissade
is a solid, lucrative
opportunity. Finally,
we'll both get what we want.
>> Kyle: You think we'll
get everything we want?
>> Audra: Our own company
to run however we see fit.
No one else to answer to.
Won't you even consider it?
>> Victor: Of course what you
want matters a great deal to me.
We just disagree on this one.
>> Nikki: So, you are insisting
on replacing me with Adam
at Newman Media.
>> Victor: Temporarily,
until you get better.
[ Nikki exhales ]
>> Nikki: Why does it have to be
Adam? That is a huge red flag.
>> Victor: Why does everything
having to do with Adam
is a red flag?
>> Nikki: You know, you always
give him the benefit of
the doubt. You don't wanna do
that for me, even though I have
told you I am more than ready
to come back to work.
In fact, I need to come back.
>> Victor: Why are we
fighting about this?
>> Nikki: Because Newman Media
is my domain and you are
telling me I don't have any say
in who runs it.
It-- it makes no sense!
>> Nick: Dad, I agree with Mom
on this one.
>> Victor: I don't get
either of you.
You just told us how grateful
you were for all the lessons
we have taught you.
Now, you question my decision
regarding business?
>> Nikki: He expressed gratitude
for both of his parents.
That's why he hasn't tried
to convince Victoria to work
with him because clearly
he values my opinion.
>> Alan: You are so kind, Traci.
And not in a superficial way.
I mean, really, truly,
deeply kind, understanding.
[ Alan sighs ]
I'll be honest with you,
I-- I don't know if I can
forgive myself or Martin.
>> Traci: Alan,
Martin's mental illness
made him dangerous, as did
his unwillingness to get help.
And none of that is your fault.
>> Alan: Yeah, I--
I'm sure this topic is
as disturbing to you
as it is to me, so...
Look, I hear you, and...
don't worry, I-- I will
get there with time.
[ Traci chuckles ]
>> Traci: You think that's
gonna work? Telling me what
I need to hear so I'll stop?
Oh. You don't know me
very well, but I'm a little more
persistent than that, Alan.
Alan, you can't go back
and change history.
All you can do is change
how you feel about it now.
To lose someone who was
with you your whole life,
that's hard enough.
But to be there
to witness it? I--
>> Alan: Yeah.
I still keep going over it
in my head.
It doesn't feel real
in some ways, but...
terribly real in others.
>> Traci: And you haven't even
started the process of grieving.
It is a process.
>> Alan: You're right.
I mean, how many times have
I said that to my patients, huh?
>> Traci: Well, I hope they
listen better than you do.
[ both laughing ]
>> Alan: Do you have a--
You must have a psychology
degree hidden in your resume
there somewhere, right?
>> Traci: No, no, but I--
Oh, thank you.
>> Alan: Thank you so much.
>> Traci: Merci. Bon.
Um, I-- I have been through
a few things, and, actually,
I've created a few characters
that were psychologists
and all of the research I did,
I should have a degree.
>> Alan: I've been meaning to
talk to you about your writing.
You're a published novelist.
I mean, what an amazing
career you have.
>> Traci: Oh, it's mostly just,
you know, chasing the turn of
a phrase or staying up all night
so you don't lose a thread.
>> Alan: Please don't be
so modest. Here I am with
a beautiful woman with
all these amazing stories in
her head and I'm going on and
on about my disturbed brother.
>> Traci: Maybe you need to
talk about it.
>> Alan: No. No.
I think I need to process
that later. What I need
is to hear about you.
[ Traci chuckles ]
>> Victor: We shouldn't be
concerned about taking sides.
The only sides we should worry
about is Newman Enterprises.
Don't you agree?
>> Nikki: Yes, I do.
>> Victor: Okay.
>> Nikki: But putting Adam in
my position is not what's best.
I mean, you may like to think
about it as a short-term
solution while I can finish
my treatment, but you know that
nothing ever goes that easily
with Adam. And Nicholas
knows that better than anybody,
don't you?
>> Nick: I agree with you both.
But Dad, if Mom feels this
strongly about going back to
work, shouldn't you support her?
I mean, you put her in charge
of Newman Media for a reason.
Clearly, she can do the work.
>> Victor: It is not
what I want.
Simple as that.
End of discussion.
>> Nikki: Hey, wait. No.
It's not the end--
Victor!
[ Nikki sighs ]
>> Audra: Do you wanna be
courted, Kyle? Fine.
I can't think of anyone who's
better qualified to run
an up-and-coming cosmetics
company than a former Jabot CEO.
>> Kyle: Okay. What's really
going on here, Audra?
What are you up to?
>> Audra: Why do I have to be
up to something?
>> Kyle: Aren't you always?
>> Audra: Despite our
differences, you're an
incredibly talented executive.
And Victor dropped the hint that
you might not be all that happy
working under the thumbs
of your mother and father.
>> Kyle: Did he, now?
>> Audra: He implied that
you might be open to
any opportunity.
>> Kyle: That doesn't always
mean it's a good thing,
you know? Sometimes, change can
mean going from bad to worse.
>> Audra: Only if you let it.
The two of us could dominate.
We would be in complete control
at Glissade.
>> Kyle: Yeah, with Victor
calling the ultimate shots.
That's not exactly my idea
of complete control.
>> Audra: Okay, mine either.
But Victor promised to be
a silent partner. And he
expressed great faith in you.
You know, from someone with
his immense power and
reputation, that says a lot.
And most importantly, that is
not a man you wanna say no to.
>> Kyle: No, I wouldn't be
turning down working with him.
I would be turning down working
with you. That's two
very different things.
>> Audra: Do you really wanna
hold on to that grudge?
Seriously?
I am making you an honest,
lucrative offer that,
quite frankly,
you'd be crazy to refuse.
>> Kyle: Okay, so what
am I supposed to do?
Erase all the double dealings
you tried to pull on me?
>> Audra: That we pulled
on each other.
>> Kyle: Which is why
it would never work.
>> Audra: Until it does.
Tell me what I have to do
to change your mind.
There must be something.
>> Diane: Well, well, well.
Isn't this interesting,
the two of you with
your heads together?
What's this all about?
>> Victoria: Katie, it's not
gonna happen. We are not going
to throw Claire out of her home.
>> Katie: It's not her home
and it's not ours either.
We had a house and it's gone.
[ Victoria sighs ]
>> Victoria: I'm sorry. I know.
I know how awful it is when
you lose the things that make
a place your home. I understand
that, and it makes me really sad
to think that the last time we
were all there together, that
that's never gonna happen again,
but we have each other
and we're lucky for that.
>> Katie: But why does she
have to live here too?
>> Johnny: Come on, Katie.
Just cut Claire some slack.
[ knocking at door ]
>> Victoria: Hi, Daddy.
>> Victor: Oh, my goodness.
You've grown so tall.
My goodness. Come here,
sweetheart. There you go.
How nice to see both of you.
Your grandmother and I
have missed you.
>> Johnny: We missed you too.
>> Victor: Yes. How does it feel
being back at the ranch?
>> Johnny: It's good.
>> Victor: Yeah?
>> Katie: I miss my home.
>> Victor: I know you do.
Having someone's home burn down,
that's a very difficult issue
to deal with. You know,
we had the main house burn down
as well. Nikki and I had
to rebuild, and then we
made a new life here, right?
So, let's sit down.
So, tell me, Johnny and Katie,
how does it feel to have
a new sister?
>> Johnny: She seems nice.
>> Victor: Doesn't she?
Claire's a very sweet girl.
You know, she has always
wanted a family of her own
and she's always wanted
a sister like you to love.
>> Katie: Really?
>> Victor: Yeah. Imagine,
she grew up without any family.
She had no love, you know?
Imagine of all the people
around you that love you.
She grew up without any of that.
That's sad.
Your grandfather.
I grew up, no family,
in an orphanage.
It makes you very lonely.
So now, Claire is here,
we must all do everything we can
to embrace her
and to love her, okay?
To make her part of the family.
>> Nikki: Your father can be so
infuriating at times.
>> Nick: Yeah. I never noticed.
>> Nikki: Newman Media is
my jurisdiction. Why does
he keep fighting me on this?
>> Nick: Yeah,
Dad wants Adam there.
It just doesn't sit right.
>> Nikki: God, of all people.
But your father has always had
a soft spot for Adam.
>> Nick: You know, I wonder if
Dad isn't buying it that things
are going so well with me
and Adam. Like, if he's
wondering if there's some
tension beneath the surface.
>> Nikki: Why would you
say that? That makes me think
that it's actually the case.
>> Traci: Oh, I can assure you,
being a writer is wonderful
in theory, but, um, it is not
very exciting in real life.
>> Alan: Mm.
>> Traci: Are you sure you don't
wanna circle back and talk
a little more about your brother
and you?
>> Alan: No. I wanna hear
about you, Traci. And I want you
to start from the beginning.
I want to hear about the young
Traci growing up in
the glamorous world of
the Abbott dynasty.
[ both laughing ]
>> Traci: Well, it wasn't
exactly a dynasty back then.
It was just our family.
Ah... and I guess maybe
there was a little glamor
from time to time.
>> Alan: Ah! Like?
>> Traci: Well...
[clears throat ]
...when I was young,
I used to sing.
I had a dear friend who was
an up-and-coming rock star and
we had some pretty big concerts.
>> Alan: Wow, you sing. I--
Well, of course, I should've
known you sing. You-- your
speaking voice is like music.
[ both laughing ]
Who's the rock star?
Is he famous?
>> Traci: Well, yeah, you know,
he is really famous now.
Do you know Danny Romalotti?
>> Alan: Oh, my God.
I am impressed. Wow.
See, I knew there was more
to know about you, Traci.
You're an accomplished writer
and a famous singer.
>> Traci: Oh, my gosh.
Past tense.
And famous is really pushing it.
>> Alan: Still pretty cool.
>> Traci: I was really sheltered
by my overprotective big brother
and sister, so this was a really
freeing time in my life.
>> Alan: Now, you're the glue
that holds them together.
[ Traci sighs ]
>> Traci: When my mother
walked out on us,
it was my father
who was the rock.
He made sure that we stayed
a tight-knit family unit.
And yes, he built this
amazing company,
a true legacy, but...
it was his boundless love
for the three of us that
really made him a giant.
>> Alan: You adored him.
>> Traci: Always.
All of us did.
And then when Daddy
wasn't around anymore,
we became kind of
the Three Musketeers.
We always have
each other's back,
no matter what.
>> Alan: That's the way
siblings should be.
>> Traci: Uh, now, I--
I'm a little worried that
I've let my sister down.
>> Alan: What do you mean?
It's ridiculous.
You've been by her side
for the whole time.
>> Traci: No, I mean
when we were kids. Um,
I've been thinking about
what you said,
that maybe she's experienced
some childhood trauma
and I didn't realize it.
Something...
that has haunted Ashley
her whole life,
And now, it's haunting me.
>> Diane: Last I checked,
the two of you wanted nothing
more to do with each other.
>> Audra: Yeah, I mean,
it was pure coincidence.
I saw Kyle here
and I approached him.
>> Diane: Mm, of course you did.
>> Audra: I've recently had
some very good fortune
and decided now is
a great time to make amends.
>> Diane: What, so you wanna
kiss and make up with my son?
>> Audra: I made some mistakes
in the past, mostly centered
around Tucker McCall
and now that he's
no longer part of my universe,
I wanted to reach out,
apologize to anyone I hurt
or offended during
my Tucker era.
>> Diane: So, is that
sincere regret
or were you just burned
one time too many?
>> Audra: I wasn't
the one singed this go around.
Tucker's the past
and I'm looking forward
to the future now.
I'm starting fresh.
>> Diane: Hm. Well,
take it from me,
I've been there.
There is no starting fresh
where Tucker's concerned.
The only way to get past
Tucker McCall is to flourish
and succeed in spite of him.
>> Audra: I know it's not easy
to change people's perceptions
and I've got my work
cut out for me,
but I am highly motivated to
prove that I am not who I was.
>> Diane: Are you motivated
or desperate?
>> Audra: Well, I have to go.
Please keep an open mind
about what we talked about.
Nice to see you, Diane.
>> Diane: Mm-hmm.
Okay, what is going on?
And what exactly
does she want you to keep
an open mind about?
>> Alan: Well, seems like
neither one of us is very good
at taking a night off from
ruminating about our siblings.
>> Traci: I am so sorry.
I didn't mean
to bring things down.
>> Alan: No, not at all.
I mean, there's no point
in denying that we have
been through a very
harrowing experience.
>> Traci: Thank you.
My family teases me about
being an optimist,
but honestly,
I'm a worrier, too.
And I have been worried.
>> Alan: Well, I'm sorry
to make you worry.
And I just want you to know,
I-- I cannot be sure
that the alters emerged
during Ashley's childhood.
Now, in the vast majority
of DID cases, it does occur from
ongoing childhood trauma, but
she could be one of
those rare cases where
it occurred later in life.
>> Traci: And we won't know
until Ashley does herself.
>> Alan: Exactly.
That's right.
I guess in the meantime,
we have to, uh,
stop torturing ourselves
with what ifs and guilt, right?
>> Traci: Well,
easier said than done.
>> Alan: We just have to
remind ourselves that it
is gonna get better.
>> Traci: We should have
a little support group.
>> Alan: Ha!
I used to lead those,
but I've never been in one.
>> Traci: It's okay.
I will keep my eyes on you.
And if you get a little bossy,
I will remind you
of your status.
>> Alan: Well then, certainly,
I don't wanna overstep
and get kicked out of the group.
>> Traci: Oh, no,
I think you'll be fine.
You just nod a lot
and keep saying,
"How does that make you feel?"
>> Alan: Ouch.
A little on the nose there.
I thank you for the advice,
but I have been told that
I'm a fairly good listener.
>> Traci: Well, I would hope so,
considering your profession.
>> Alan: We're--
we're gonna get through this.
I have faith in us.
>> Traci: We are.
If Ashley is brave enough
to face what's to come,
so am I.
>> Alan: Ashley's very lucky
to have a sister like you.
>> Traci: No, I feel like
I'm the lucky one.
>> Alan: Hm. Uh,
maybe we should have
another glass of wine, huh?
Or perhaps I could convince you
to sing a rock and roll song.
>> Traci: Oh, no.
Don't make me regret
telling you this.
How about this?
Yes, to the wine
and raincheck to the song.
>> Alan: All right.
>> Nick: Honestly, we've never
been in a better place.
Now, maybe part of that is
because I really feel for what
he's going through with Connor,
but Mom, he's never once
shirked his duties at Newman
because of it.
>> Nikki: Hm.
Could that be
what this is about?
I mean, we're all
concerned about Connor.
Maybe your father gave Adam this
opportunity as a distraction.
>> Nick: It doesn't make sense.
This is what Dad
has always wanted,
for me and Adam to work
together at Newman, united.
We're doing it.
It's working and now,
he wants to break it up?
>> Nikki: Do you think that
he just doesn't wanna tell me
he's been unhappy with my work?
>> Nick: No way, Mom.
By any objective measure,
you have been amazing
at Newman media.
This is just who Dad is.
He is not one to hold back
when he's displeased
with something.
It doesn't matter who he hurts.
>> Nikki: So then, what is it?
Why is he so determined to make
all these drastic changes?
>> Victoria: You two be careful.
No diving.
Thank you, Dad.
Thank you. I...
I really, really appreciate
what you said to Katie.
>> Victor: Katie probably has
difficulty adjusting to
the new environment, you know?
>> Victoria: Now that she's
met Claire and sees that
she's gonna be living with us,
I think she's just having
a hard time processing it all.
>> Victor: Well,
give her some time.
She'll realize soon enough that
she has a wonderful big sister.
>> Victoria: I hope so.
>> Victor: Yeah.
>> Victoria: After everything
that Jordan has put us through,
I just want my family
to live in peace.
>> Victor: Sweetheart, I think
it'll all work out in time,
it really will.
>> Victoria: Oh,
what about at Newman?
>> Victor: About Newman. Oh.
Wanna talk about that?
>> Victoria: Yeah, I do.
I just wanna understand
why you don't want Mom back
at Newman Media right now.
>> Victor: What's so difficult
to understand about that?
Your mother needs time
to recover, that's all.
>> Victoria: Yes,
but she feels like that
maybe going back to work
would help her with that.
>> Victor: But what if she falls
off the damn wagon again?
Then what?
I won't take that chance.
>> Victoria: Okay, fine,
but why Adam?
>> Victor: But why not Adam?
He knows the company.
He can step right in.
>> Victoria: But Mom and I
could do the same thing.
>> Victor: Sweetheart, do I need
to remind you what your mother
just went through,
the ordeal she just endured?
She almost died,
for heaven's sake.
Once she's 100%,
she'll be back in the job
and then Adam will be out.
But listen,
the most important question
I want you to answer...
are you willing to go back
to Newman Enterprises?
I want you to.
>> Victoria: Okay.
Daddy, I will give it
some serious thought.
>> Kyle: Ease up, Mom.
Audra and I were just in
the same place at the same time.
Don't make a thing of it.
>> Diane: Yeah, but all
that talk about her
being rid of Tucker,
are you sure she's not looking
for something more from you?
>> Kyle: That was your takeaway,
that Audra's hitting on me?
>> Diane: Well, she's trouble
and you should know that
better than anyone. I don't--
I don't trust her
and neither should you.
>> Kyle: Sorry, Mom.
You don't get to dictate
who I spend my time with.
I am an adult.
I can do that for myself.
And you need to stop
putting me in my place.
>> Diane: You're not even trying
to hide how you feel
about me anymore, are you?
>> Kyle: What are you
talking about?
>> Diane: My God, the disdain
you have for me is written
all over your face.
>> Kyle: You're my mom.
I love you.
It doesn't mean you get
to run my life.
>> Diane: Yeah,
and as your mother,
I have tried everything
I can think of to
move beyond all this animosity
you have towards me.
>> Kyle: This is all you,
just making up conflict
out of thin air.
>> Diane: I tried ignoring it.
I've tried
calling you out on it.
I've tried speaking to you
as a loving mother.
I've even tried to talk to you
as your superior at the office,
but nothing
seems to get through to you.
>> Kyle: Mom, you are blowing
a few disagreements
way out of proportion.
>> Diane: No.
I don't think so.
And I think we need to revisit
this whole work dynamic
when your father
gets home from Paris.
>> Kyle: Revisit how?
>> Diane: Maybe the best way
to get you to do your job
and stop constantly critiquing
and meddling in mine
is by laying down an ultimatum.
>> Kyle: Really?
>> Diane: Hm.
>> Kyle: Like what?
>> Diane: Like get in line
or you'll be fired.
>> Nick: Mom, I don't know what
Dad's ulterior motives are,
but I'm certain he's got them.
>> Nikki: Yeah,
that's what worries me.
>> Nick: So, maybe
the smart thing for us to do
is we let Dad have this one.
We take a step back
because you know he's just gonna
grind us down until
he gets what he wants.
>> Nikki: What do you mean,
just give up?
>> Nick: I'm not saying that,
but....
Dad is hyper protective of you.
We know that,
especially right now.
If he thinks you need more time,
there isn't anything
anyone's gonna do
to change his mind.
>> Nikki: So, I brought this
on myself.
>> Nick: That is not what
this is about, Mom.
It's not. It makes sense.
Dad wants you to focus
on your recovery.
And if we're being honest,
Adam's probably
the smartest choice
to step back into Newman media.
>> Nikki: I don't care
about his history there.
I am the CEO of Newman Media
and I wanna get back
into my office.
Can't your father see that?
Or is his true agenda
more important to him?
>> Nick: You're just gonna
drive yourself crazy trying
to figure out what Dad is up to
because it's not like he's
gonna come out and admit it,
that he's got some other plans.
>> Nikki: Oh,
he's the most stubborn man
I've ever known.
>> Nick: Yes, he is.
But would it be the worst thing
in the world for you to just
take more time
to get fully healthy?
You could focus
your time and your energy
into something else,
like your charity work.
>> Nikki: I wouldn't be able
to focus knowing that
once Adam is there,
he'll never wanna leave.
>> Kyle: And you think
that's something you can
do on your own?
Fire me, just like that?
Do you really think
you can get Dad
to sign off on that?
>> Diane: I'm the co-CEO
of Jabot and I am your boss,
whether you can
accept that or not.
Kyle, you've been removed
from the company before.
It's not unrealistic that
that could happen again.
>> Kyle: You're serious,
aren't you?
>> Diane: Yes.
Your father has been more
than patient with you on this,
and he was hoping that
the two of us could work it out,
and he was hoping he wouldn't
have to get involved,
but the time
for patience is over.
>> Kyle: You think I've
committed a fireable offense?
>> Diane: You had warnings,
Kyle, many of them,
but you refuse
to change your behavior.
It's relentless insubordination.
>> Kyle: For doing my job.
>> Diane: No, for doing mine.
Because you are unprofessional
and because you question
my authority at every turn.
And because you have put
a huge deal in jeopardy.
You know what?
I have put up with it,
hoping that you would change,
and you haven't,
so I think we both need
to make some decisions.
>> Victor: Oh, hello.
I gather
you just told your mother
you were looking
for greener pastures.
>> Kyle: My mother doesn't know
about your job offer.
>> Victor: But I certainly hope,
Kyle, that you're
still considering it,
because I'd hate
for you to waste your talent
at your present place
of employment.
>> Kyle: I agree.
It would be a shame.
Maybe...
it is time for me to
think about a change.
[ Traci laughing ]
>> Traci: Okay.
So, I found myself
in this very picturesque
little village
in the Normandy coast.
>> Alan: Oh, my favorite place
in the world.
>> Traci: Is that right?
>> Alan: Yes.
>> Traci: Mine, too.
>> Alan: Sorry. Please go on.
>> Traci: Okay,
so we met this fisherman
and he was selling mussels
by the kilo.
And we were staying in
a little chateau,
doing our own cooking.
One of my friends,
fabulous cook,
said he would make us
moules frites.
We didn't know how many were
in a kilo, so we ordered 50.
>> Alan: Uh-oh.
I see where this is going.
>> Traci: We were eating moules
for a week.
>> Alan: Oh.
How long did it take you
to eat mussels again?
>> Traci: Let's see,
that was about 20 years ago.
I haven't faced one since.
[ both chuckling ]
Alan, thank you so much
for seeing me home.
You really didn't have to.
>> Alan: Oh, of course I did.
Gave me more time to try to
convince you to sing for me.
>> Traci: Stop.
Maybe next time.
>> Alan: All right, I'm gonna
hold you to it, all right?
So, Traci, I just want you to--
I want you to know
how much it means to me that
you decided to stay
here in Paris.
>> Traci: Thank you.
It means a lot to me, too.
>> Alan: Thank you. Good night.
>> Traci: Good night.
>> Nick: I don't want you
to worry about that.
We will get Adam
out of Newman Media
when the time comes.
>> Nikki: And how are
we gonna do that?
>> Nick: I'll handle it.
I'll come up with something.
But in the meantime, think about
all the great things you can
be doing with your charities.
You should be focusing
on that right now.
>> Nikki: Yeah,
after everything that's happened
the last few months,
I have been neglecting
my other interests.
>> Nick: I know it's not
what you want to hear, Mom,
but this really is
the best thing for you.
Just let Dad move
the chess pieces around
and play whatever game he wants.
[ Nikki sighs ]
>> Nikki: If I weren't putting
my sobriety first,
I would keep
fighting him on this,
but you and I both know
that he won't rest
until he gets his way.
>> Nick: Yeah.
So, you'll go along with
Dad's plan?
>> Nikki: I suppose.
For now.
While we wait to see
which pieces topple next.
>> Victor: Cheers, Kyle.
>> Kyle: Cheers.
>> Victor: I'm happy
to know that
you're ready for change.
You have the kind of expertise
that Audra needs to
drive Glissade into
a cosmetics powerhouse.
>> Kyle: Well, hold on, I...
haven't said I'm ready
to commit just yet.
>> Victor: What's
the hesitation?
>> Kyle: I have
some serious concerns
about working with
Audra Charles. The way she...
bounced back and forth
with Tucker, it just makes me
question her dedication
and loyalty to Glissade.
>> Victor: Huh.
But you don't trust her?
>> Kyle: Audra Charles is
a professional backstabber.
I've been the victim of
her schemes on more than
one occasion.
>> Victor: Really?
I'll be damned.
>> Kyle: Look,
I know this is an important
investment for you.
>> Victor: Mm-hmm.
>> Kyle: So, here's what
I'm thinking.
I could agree to come on
as Glissade's CEO,
but only as a sole CEO.
>> Victor: I see.
>> Kyle: I mean,
what do you need Audra for
when you have me?
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