>> Summer: I mean, obviously,
I hate that Audra is back
in the picture.
But you really think that she's
that much more of a threat
than Claire, too?
>> Phyllis: I know she's
that much more of a threat.
Trust me.
This is my take on Claire.
She's a child herself.
She sees Harrison as a sort of
playmate, not really
as his mom.
Audra, on the other hand,
is dangerous.
>> Summer: And Kyle doesn't
see it that way.
At all.
You should have heard the way
that he was taunting me about
this trip with his strictly
business partner.
>> Phyllis: Mm-hmm, trust me,
Kyle is not Audra's endgame.
>> Summer: You know what really
gets me going, though?
Is that this whole idea to
bring Harrison and Claire to
Paris with him, it-- it
was just an afterthought.
It was something that he
thought of, in the moment,
because he knew it
would hurt me.
It's not like he's doing it
for Harrison's sake.
>> Phyllis: You know, I cannot
believe that he's talking to you
the way he is. Saying that
you're not Harrison's biological
mom, using that against you.
That has to stop.
>> Summer: Well, it's not going
to. He just keeps on making one
bad decision after another.
This whole thing with his-- his
family, and Jabot, and now
partnering up with Audra?
Moving Harrison out of the only
home that he's known here.
I mean, he's just...
he's irrational.
It-- it's infuriating.
>> Phyllis: Okay, stop.
You need to chill out.
Summer, you need
to focus, seriously.
Because when you spin out,
that's when you make mistakes.
And you can't make
any mistakes here.
You let Kyle do that.
You let him make
the dumb moves.
You stay focused, keep your
head on straight,
and you will win.
>> Claire: You want Harrison and
me to go to Paris with you?
>> Kyle: It would be a blast.
What do you say?
Hey.
>> Harrison: Hey, Dad.
You have got to see the worms
we found.
>> Kyle: Worms?
That sounds exciting.
>> Harrison: Claire and I are
scholar adventurers.
>> Kyle: Well, I have the
adventure just for you.
>> Harrison: You do?
What is it?
>> Kyle: How would you like to
go to Paris, France?
>> Harrison: Is it like Milan?
>> Kyle: Well, it's a different
city, different view, but
just as beautiful.
And there are tons of parks to
do some bug hunting.
>> Harrison: You think the worms
are different there?
>> Kyle: Well, there's only
one way to find out.
>> Harrison: I'd better start
packing. I've got to bring
my worm hunting kit.
>> Claire: Maybe we should
hold off on the packing.
>> Harrison: But I want
to be ready.
>> Claire: We'll have plenty
of time. But you know what?
I think Mrs. Martinez needs you
in the kitchen to help her
taste test
those snickerdoodles.
>> Harrison: My favorite.
>> Kyle: I thought
chocolate chip was his favorite.
>> Claire: That was last week.
>> Kyle: Oh.
So, I haven't heard you
say yes yet.
>> Claire: I'm not sure going
to Paris is a good idea.
♪♪
>> Victoria: Adam was already
with Dad when we got to the
office for his big announcement.
>> Nick: Adam finally agreed to
take over Newman Media.
>> Victoria: As if any of us
really thought that he would go
against what Dad wanted.
>> Nikki: I'm sure he was
thrilled to agree,
more power for him.
>> Victoria: Well, we all know
that he's going to do whatever
it takes, no matter how dirty,
to hold on to that position.
>> Nikki: I should have fought
harder to stay.
>> Nick: Mom, we talked about
this. The stress of
fighting Dad on this, it's not
worth it. Especially if it
jeopardizes your sobriety.
>> Victoria: I'm just sorry that
it's come to this.
>> Nikki: I'm sure your father
is pleased with himself.
He's gotten his way yet again.
>> Victoria: Well, let's just
hope that he doesn't live
to regret it.
>> Nikki: Let's hope we all
don't live to regret it.
>> Victor: So?
Ready to hit
the ground running?
>> Adam: I just walked
through the door, Pop.
Give a guy a chance to sharpen
his knives, will ya?
>> Victor: Your knives' always
sharp, son.
>> Adam: And you are always
prepared to go to war.
>> Kyle: Paris is always a good
idea. What are your concerns?
>> Claire: Have you run
this by Summer?
>> Kyle: She knows the plan.
>> Claire: And she's on board.
She wasn't upset by the idea?
>> Kyle: Uh, how could she be
upset about Harrison getting to
explore an amazing new city?
It'll be a great
experience for him.
You saw how excited he is.
>> Claire: I did.
>> Kyle: And I think it's safe
to say you haven't been
to Paris either?
>> Claire: I haven't.
>> Kyle: Mm-hmm.
So don't you see?
It'll be an adventure.
Not just for Harrison,
but for you too.
[ Claire sighing ]
>> Claire: You, me, Harrison,
and Audra Charles on another
continent. Something tells me
Summer isn't going to throw
a bon voyage party.
>> Kyle: Okay, we'll throw
a party ourselves.
How does that sound?
We have a lot to do
before the flight, so...
we good?
>> Claire: One of the things
that I really like about our
friendship is how honest we are
with each other.
>> Kyle: Mm-hmm.
>> Claire: Maybe that's why
this conversation is
making me uncomfortable.
Like you haven't
told me everything.
>> Kyle: Okay.
Okay, Summer isn't
happy about it.
But this will be a great
experience for Harrison,
and I want to do it.
So, it's happening.
>> Claire: I'm sorry, Kyle.
It'll have to happen
without me.
>> Victoria: Dad practically
forced us into the stupid
musical chairs, but now he wants
to celebrate like it's some
family milestone.
>> Nikki: Your father does
love winning.
>> Victoria: And the whole time,
Adam is sitting there acting
like he's doing us
an enormous favor.
>> Nikki: I'm just glad I wasn't
there to witness
the transfer of power.
>> Nick: At least
it's temporary.
>> Nikki: Do you really
believe that?
>> Victoria: We'll make
sure of it.
>> Nikki: Well, I worry what
your father ultimately has in
mind with all of this
reshuffling. And I worry about
the damage that Adam could do to
Newman Media, an entire media
company, in the hands of that
snake in the grass.
Any number of things
could go wrong.
>> Adam: As much as I appreciate
what I assume is a compliment,
before there's any knife
sharpening, I need to get up to
speed on what Nikki has done
since she took helm.
>> Victor: She did a hell
a job. I think you'll
be impressed.
>> Adam: Oh yeah, I'm--
I'm sure I will be.
>> Victor: Now, I don't want you
to forget your priorities.
>> Adam: Oh, I doubt
you will let me.
But just so we're clear, I plan
to focus on all aspects
of this company. I grew it.
I built it.
And it sure as hell isn't going
to lose any ground now
that I'm back.
>> Victor: I'm sure you will.
I'm glad to hear that.
And I know that you will
accomplish everything that I
set out for you to do.
All right?
So, uh...
I want you to lead this company
to new heights.
>> Adam: Okay, well, you need
to mean that.
>> Victor: I do.
>> Adam: Because if all
you're looking for is a secret
attack dog, we can just end this
before it starts.
>> Kyle: Don't let Summer's
tantrum impact your decision.
>> Claire: Tantrum?
She was that angry?
>> Kyle: That's a poor choice
of words. Look, Summer gets
upset when she doesn't feel
like she's in control.
That doesn't mean we need to
change our plans to
accommodate her insecurities.
>> Claire: Summer's my cousin,
Kyle. She's also Harrison's mom.
I want to have a real
relationship with her.
Or, at the very least,
find a way to put the--
the tension between us
behind us.
Going to Paris when she's so
obviously against it would just
make things worse.
>> Kyle: Okay, your-- your
concerns are valid.
But this is Summer's issue.
Her failing, not yours,
not mine.
And Harrison shouldn't be made
to suffer because Summer thinks
there's a threat, when the only
threat is in her mind.
Claire, it's your call.
It is, but you saw
how excited he is.
And with my workload,
I need you there.
So if you don't go,
he can't go.
And I wouldn't want to
disappoint him.
And I know you wouldn't either.
>> Claire: Are you trying to
guilt me into saying yes?
>> Kyle: I'm just saying that
someone needs to break it to
Harrison that the French eat
snails, and I think it'd be
better coming from you.
>> Claire: Have you thought
about asking Summer to join you?
She and Harrison would
have a great time.
>> Kyle: It didn't occur to me
because it would be
a complete disaster.
>> Summer: You want me to keep
my head, stay calm,
stay focused?
How am I supposed to do that?
>> Phyllis: Because you think of
what's at stake.
Your son's happiness.
So, you do what
needs to be done, Summer.
>> Summer: I just, I don't even
know how things got
so out of control.
That I'm at this place where
I'm fighting to stay
in my son's life?
>> Phyllis: Listen, it doesn't
matter how things went off
the rails. It doesn't matter.
Just focus on fixing it.
Obviously Kyle's not going to
do that, because he's too busy
jumping in bed with Audra,
and doing whatever
the hell he wants.
>> Summer: And-- and-- and
Harrison's going to suffer
because of it.
I-- I don't understand how
he can't see that.
>> Phyllis: Well, because he
can't look past his huge ego.
That's how he can't see it.
Right? And it doesn't help that
he has Audra and Claire
in his life.
>> Summer: You know what, I have
genuinely made an effort to be
tolerant of Claire, because I
can see how much Harrison cares
about her. And technically she
is family. But Audra?
>> Phyllis: Audra's a snake.
She has manipulated Kyle before,
and she's doing it again.
Making him co-CEO of Glissade.
Please.
Late night meetings,
business trips.
She knows exactly
what she's doing.
>> Summer: You think she
wants to start things
up with him again?
>> Phyllis: I think
she's ambitious.
Kyle is an Abbott.
That looks good for her.
Being close to him.
It's a PR move.
I'm sure it's very difficult
for her, trying to polish up
that very tarnished resume.
I mean, all people know of her
is being Tucker McCall's
sleazeballs wing woman.
I mean, she spent years
bolstering up
that guy's agenda.
So obviously, all she cares
about is control, power
and money. That's it.
And you know, Kyle is just
collateral damage.
You want Harrison near that?
>> Summer: No!
Of course not.
>> Phyllis: Of course not.
I mean, Harrison has already
been so tormented by women
in his life.
Tara Locke.
You are a saving grace.
You are everything to him.
You cannot lose him.
>> Summer: Losing him is not
an option.
>> Phyllis: It's not an option.
I mean, it's not like Audra's
the maternal type.
She's going to be pulling Kyle
around by his nose and go all
Mommie Dearest on Harrison.
>> Summer: Okay, I get it.
Yes, you're right.
>> Phyllis: Okay.
>> Summer: You're right.
>> Phyllis: I know I'm right.
So, this is how you fight it.
You get rid of Audra.
You get rid of the danger that
she poses on your son.
And there's no way
you can lose.
>> Victor: Why are you getting
yourself all worked up, son?
I told you, you're free to run
the damn company
as you see fit.
>> Adam: So, no micromanaging?
>> Victor: None.
If I see strides made,
then, uh, you do what you want.
>> Adam: And if I don't?
>> Victor: Why are you
bringing this up now?
I know you won't disappoint me.
>> Adam: Okay, well loyalty
goes both ways.
So after I've done what you've
asked, how do I know
that you're not going to
cut me loose?
>> Victor: Why the hell are
you bringing all this up now?
We'll deal with it
when the time comes.
>> Adam: Okay, well, that's
not an answer, Dad.
>> Victor: Are we going to
have a problem, or what?
>> Adam: I need some time, to
reacclimate myself and come up
with an aggressive plan
for Newman Media moving forward,
okay? Once that's in place,
I'll do your bidding.
Fair enough?
>> Victor: With one caveat.
>> Nikki: All right, enough
discussing Adam.
It's summer,
it's a beautiful day.
And surely there are other
things we can talk about?
>> Victoria: What about you,
Mom? How are you doing?
How's-- how's rehab going?
>> Nikki: Oh, well, uh,
I'm feeling very strong.
Closer to the finish line.
Of course, tomorrow will be
a new finish line.
You just have to stay one step
ahead of it, you know.
But I know with your love
and support, I can do it.
>> Victoria: I'm really
proud of you.
>> Nick: We both are.
I really wish I could stay, but
I've got a business meeting
I gotta get to. Um--
Mom, I don't want you to
worry about it, all right?
Whatever Dad's up to,
whatever's ahead for
Newman Media or
Newman Enterprises, we'll
handle it, okay? Bye.
>> Victoria: Bye.
>> Nikki: I wish I had your
brother's confidence about this.
>> Victoria: So do I.
>> Nikki: So, how are you doing?
You feeling better about your
decision to go back to work?
Oh, no. Regrets already?
>> Victoria: Mom, it's just,
seeing Dad this way, so
determined to either bend us to
his will or break us, I mean,
I knew that if you and I kept
fighting him, that it was only
going to get worse, and I just
didn't want to see it affect
your-- your rehabilitation.
>> Nikki: You took the job
to protect me?
I-- I wish you had talked to me,
because I would never want you
to make such a huge compromise
for my sake.
>> Victoria: Mom, it's not as if
it was some huge sacrifice,
taking back the job that I've
virtually wanted my entire life.
Besides, even if it were, I did
it for you, and I would do
anything for you.
The most important thing
is you getting better.
>> Adam: Of course, there is
a caveat. Isn't there
always with you?
What is it? You want blood?
A limb?
I mean, I've already given up
one of my kidneys.
>> Victor: Spare me, all right?
I simply want Newman Media
to do what it does best.
>> Adam: And what is that?
>> Victor: Use all of its
platforms. Create a buzz about
Glissade. Tell people that
Glissade is about to come up
with a whole new vision for
the cosmetics industry.
>> Adam: Mm. As opposed to the
crusty, old, so-last-century
dinosaur like Jabot?
>> Victor: Yeah,
something like that.
>> Adam: So nothing
negative about Jack?
>> Victor: No, nothing at all.
>> Adam: Harmless enough.
I'll get right on it.
>> Victor: Good.
Well, son, this office
suits you, you know.
And by the way, whatever
negative thoughts you may have
about all this, banish them.
You made the right choice.
And your father
is very pleased.
>> Adam: It's always about you,
Pops, isn't it?
>> Claire: How can you be so
certain it would be a disaster?
>> Kyle: Summer and I aren't
exactly getting along these
days. You've seen it yourself,
the argument you walked in on
the other day.
>> Claire: I'm sorry.
>> Kyle: No, don't apologize.
And do not blame yourself
for any friction between us.
>> Claire: Well, it's kind of
hard not to, when Summer feels
the way she feels about me.
>> Kyle: What matters is that
you're exactly who Harrison
needs in his life right now.
He adores you, and Summer has
gone so far as to
reluctantly admit that.
Her real problem is with me.
She, um, disagrees with every
decision I make, turns every
conversation into a battle, and
I'm not going to expose
Harrison to that toxicity.
>> Claire: I'm sorry things
have gotten so bad.
>> Kyle: That's another
reason I want to take Harrison
to Paris. Um, he's a smart kid.
I'm sure he's picking up on
the friction, and I want to
get him away from that.
At least for a little bit.
So, we go?
>> Claire: I need to
think about it.
>> Kyle: I hope you decide
to say yes.
[ knocking at door ]
[ Adam muttering ]
>> Adam: Well, I'm surprised to
see you here, entering into
the heart of darkness.
>> Sally: I'm sorry if
I upset you earlier.
>> Adam: Maybe because too much
of what you said was true?
>> Sally: I do believe in you.
In your strength, how far
you've come.
Please, please never doubt that.
>> Adam: You just wish I hadn't
taken this job.
>> Sally: Well, you did.
And you have a plan.
And you see Victor
for who he is.
And you're trying to do the
right thing by Jack.
>> Adam: So,
I have your blessing?
[ Sally sighing ]
>> Sally: Wow, I...
I think the last time we were
together in this office,
you broke up with me.
And you shattered my heart in
two million pieces.
Which I know now that you did
because you somehow thought
you were helping me.
>> Adam: Yes, as stupid and
misguided as it was.
>> Sally: But your instincts are
to protect those that you love.
Like me.
So, I trust that those instincts
will see you through this.
>> Adam: Fair enough.
>> Sally: We also had some very,
very wonderful times in this
office, so I might have
gotten you this.
>> Adam: What is this?
>> Sally: Open it.
[ both giggling ]
>> Adam: Happy New Year.
>> Sally: What could be
more perfect for July?
>> Adam: Nothing.
Oh, New Year's Eve, my new
favorite summer holiday.
>> Sally: Mm-hmm.
>> Adam: It reminds me of our
first New Year's together.
>> Sally: Where we did not
celebrate that holiday.
>> Adam: Oh, no, of course not.
It's not our style.
>> Sally: Well, I'm sorry that
we fought earlier.
>> Adam: I am, too.
I guess I just wanted to
believe you'd understand why
I feel I have to do this.
And that you'd have my back.
>> Sally: I will always
have your back, Adam.
Which is why if I see something
I don't like, or something that
will hurt you,
I'm gonna speak up.
>> Adam: And I appreciate that,
but I need you to trust me when
I say I know what I'm doing.
>> Sally: And I will trust you.
But I need you to know that I'm
not gonna keep quiet if
I disagree with what's going on.
I hope you're not
asking me to do that.
>> Summer: I mean, Kyle is
already so angry.
Just because I hired a lawyer.
>> Phyllis: Fine,
let him be angry.
He brought this upon himself.
You need to do whatever
you have to do to win.
>> Nick: Win what?
Are we talking about Kyle?
>> Phyllis: Mm.
I mean,
that kind of sounds judge-y.
>> Nick: What's going on?
>> Summer: Okay, on top of
everything else, Kyle is now
threatening to take Harrison
to Paris on a business trip
with Audra and Claire.
>> Nick: I didn't know a trip
to Paris was a threat.
And isn't Claire Harrison's
nanny and Audra is Kyle's
business partner?
>> Summer: But he's just
doing it to punish me.
>> Nick: Are you sure you're not
misreading the situation?
>> Phyllis: Uh, but why are you
downplaying what's obviously
going on?
>> Nick: Have you told Kyle that
you don't want Harrison to go
on this trip?
>> Summer: He doesn't care
what I think about any of it.
This is just another example of
Kyle being reckless and putting
Harrison at risk.
I can't just sit back
and do nothing.
>> Nick: Well,
talking is a good start.
>> Summer: I have tried.
No, seriously,
I swear to you, I have.
And it just ends in shouting
and us being even
further apart.
>> Phyllis: Yeah, that's why
she hired a lawyer.
Made that the lawyer can talk
to him and then he will listen.
>> Nick: I'm just making sure
that you've really thought about
this long and hard before
you go rushing into some
custody battle.
And what it's going to make
Harrison feel like knowing
he's caught in this tug of war
between his parents.
>> Summer: Look, I dread it.
I do.
But Kyle is being
so unreasonable.
>> Phyllis: And if it ends up
in court,
Summer will do everything
she can to protect Harrison.
I know you will.
You know, it's a lot better
to just hash it out in court
instead of sit back and allow
Audra Charles to be close
to Harrison.
>> Nick: How did we get
to Audra Charles being a threat?
And what happened to you being
against a custody battle?
>> Phyllis: I had my qualms.
Honestly, I did.
But the more I know
about Audra,
just trust me on this, please.
That little boy has been
through so much
in his short life.
I mean, I know
you'll protect him.
It's much better to deal with
this in court than for Summer
to allow herself to be cut out
of Harrison's life.
>> Nick: Are you sure
that this is what you want?
>> Summer: No.
This isn't what I want at all.
[ Summer sighing ]
I feel like
I don't have another choice.
You know, Kyle's already gone
to war with his parents
and Jabot and now me.
And just the way that he's been
acting and the influence that
Audra clearly has over him,
there's no way
that their relationship is going
to remain solely professional.
>> Claire: Hello.
>> Nikki: Claire,
what a nice surprise.
>> Victoria: Must be
your afternoon latte break.
>> Claire: Yeah, something
like that.
>> Victoria: It's so nice.
>> Nikki: How are things going
with Harrison?
>> Claire: Best job
in the world.
>> Nikki: I'm so glad you found
something that makes you happy.
Wish we could all say that.
All right, well,
I have an errand to run,
so I'll leave you two to chat.
And darling, don't worry.
We are going to be fine.
We'll make sure
this new wrinkle is temporary.
>> Claire: Um, what wrinkle?
Is something wrong?
Should I be worried?
>> Victoria: Oh, definitely not.
>> Adam: Stop you from speaking
your mind.
Is that even possible?
>> Sally: Mm, no.
>> Adam: Look, I always want
to hear what you have to say.
>> Sally: Even if
you don't like it.
[ Adam scoffing ]
>> Adam: I'm working on that.
Look, you are my partner
in everything.
What you think matters.
And I might even admit that
you're usually right.
>> Sally: Oh, my gosh,
can I please get that
in writing?
>> Adam: How about a promise?
I will keep my eyes open.
I will do what I came here
to do, protect Jack.
And I'll make you proud.
>> Sally: You already do.
I have every faith in you,
Adam.
You started Newman Media,
you built it up,
and now you're back.
So, whatever Victor's plans are,
maybe the important thing is
that you have come full circle
and you are right back
where you're meant to be.
>> Adam: Where I'm meant to be
is with you.
[ knocking on door ]
>> Nikki: I'm so glad
my company is in
such capable hands.
[ Adam clears throat ]
>> Nick: I can understand
why Kyle's behavior is
freaking you out.
>> Phyllis: Kyle's being a jerk.
>> Nick: Kyle is
an amazing father, okay?
He really loves his son.
>> Summer: I know that.
But he's also all about
chaos right now.
It's not good for Harrison.
>> Phyllis: Mm-hmm, and once
Audra gets Kyle back into bed,
I mean, forget about it.
>> Nick: Okay, okay, just stop.
All right, you're assuming
an awful lot.
>> Phyllis: If you decide
to fight this, Summer,
we stand beside you.
[ Nick exhaling ]
>> Phyllis: Don't we?
>> Nick: Yes, yes, of course.
Whatever you need, Supergirl.
>> Summer: Thank you, Dad.
>> Phyllis: So, what are you
gonna do about Paris?
>> Summer: I'm gonna go back
to the office right now.
I'm gonna call my lawyer.
Hope that a pending
custody trial will prevent Kyle
from taking Harrison
out of the country.
>> Phyllis: Good. It will keep
Kyle on notice.
And it will show him
that you mean business.
All right? Hey, babe,
you got this.
>> Summer: Bye.
>> Nick: Love you.
>> Summer: Love you.
>> Phyllis: Love you, babe.
>> Summer: Thank you, mom.
>> Phyllis: Love you.
[ Nick exhaling ]
Mm. Mm-hmm.
What?
>> Nick: You know what.
I thought we agreed.
A custody battle's not
the wisest move.
She's already worked up about
Claire, and now you're getting
her all worked up about Audra.
>> Phyllis: No, I have done
no such thing.
Kyle did all of that.
I am just offering truth
to the situation.
>> Nick: Which somehow led her
straight to going to war
for her son.
>> Phyllis: No, I told her
what a nightmare
a custody battle could be.
I let her know that.
>> Nick: You know, your fight
for Daniel, it didn't end well.
It caused a lot of pain.
I know you don't want
that for our daughter.
>> Claire: Thank you.
Okay, I won't worry,
but I'm still curious.
What's going on?
>> Victoria: I am going back
to work. I'll be running
Newman Enterprises with Nick.
>> Claire: That's so exciting!
You put it all on hold for me,
so I'm thrilled
that you're going back to work.
>> Victoria: Well, I appreciate
the support. That's very sweet
of you.
But since you've come back
into my life, my perspective has
changed on so many things.
And I...
I just wanted to spend
all the time with you that
I possibly could.
You know, make up
for lost time.
>> Claire: Thanks.
Yeah, finding that balance,
maybe even having to fight
for it, doesn't seem easy.
>> Victoria: What is it?
Are you okay?
>> Claire: It's a work thing,
so I will spare you the details,
and I will handle it on my own.
>> Victoria: No, no, no,
that's not how it works.
You see, mothers have certain
prerogatives, as my own mother
is very fond of reminding me.
So that means that you tell me
everything that's going on,
and I will give you the best
mom advice that I can.
>> Claire: Are you sure?
>> Victoria: Yes, I'm sure.
I always want to be there
for my kids when
they need my help.
That includes my grown kids.
>> Claire: Thank you,
because I could really use
your advice.
>> Phyllis: You know, it's not
like Kyle is giving Summer
much choice.
He's making these horrible
decisions, every step of
the way, that affect Harrison.
>> Nick: I'm not sure working
with Audra qualifies
as a horrible decision.
All right. You don't even know
how much time she's going
to spend with Harrison.
>> Phyllis: And you don't know
how much time she's going to
spend with Harrison either.
>> Nick: Look, she is a smart,
qualified businesswoman.
She's never once been charged
with a crime.
>> Phyllis: Okay.
>> Nick: All right, you don't
know. There's no indication,
that she's going to be
in Harrison's life.
The fact that our daughter
doesn't like or trust her is
not a valid argument.
>> Phyllis: I don't--
Where is this coming from?
Why are you so supportive
of Audra?
I mean, didn't she have
a relationship with Noah?
And she broke his heart?
>> Nick: That has nothing to do
with the situation.
>> Phyllis: Yeah, it does.
It shows her character.
I thought you were on
our daughter's side.
>> Nick: I am.
But it doesn't mean I'm going
to tell her she's doing
the right thing by going
charging into a battle
with Kyle.
The best thing for Harrison,
the best thing for all of them,
and this is indisputable,
Phyllis, is to de-escalate
the situation before
it gets worse.
And that stink eye
you're giving me isn't going
to get me to change my mind.
>> Nikki: Could I have a word,
alone?
>> Sally: Yeah. I'm just going
to grab my bag here.
>> Adam: All right.
>> Sally: Okay. Bye. Bye.
>> Nikki: So, are you pleased
with yourself?
>> Adam: Should I be?
>> Nikki: I don't know,
that depends.
You're back on top, in control,
free to do whatever you want
with the company that
you started.
Or maybe your father forced you
into it, and there are some
terms and conditions that might
take away some of the shine.
Either way, I would like
to hear from you what
your take is on all of this.
>> Claire: Kyle has business
in Paris with Audra
for their new company,
and he wants to bring Harrison
with him, so he's asked me
to come with.
[ Victoria gasping ]
>> Victoria: To Paris?
Well, that sounds kind of
wonderful.
>> Claire: Then, why do I feel
so incredibly anxious?
>> Phyllis: Seriously, if you
think this is his stink eye,
I mean, you don't know me.
What's happened to us, really?
For your information, I've been
advising our daughter to let go
of her resentment that she has
for your niece, Nanny Claire.
Okay?
I would like some credit
for that.
I also told her
that she shouldn't be fighting
in public, which is what she was
doing with Kyle
when I walked in here.
>> Nick: Excellent advice.
Learned the hard way.
>> Phyllis: Yeah. And I also
advised her to just identify
Audra for the snake
that she is and stay calm,
cool, and collected and not
let her emotions guide her.
I did that.
>> Nick: Words of wisdom from
the queen of impulse control.
>> Phyllis: I feel I've learned.
>> Nick: It sounds like
maturity. Absolutely.
You're a real piece
of work, you know that?
Well, my business lunch
just got canceled.
My day freed up,
and I'm starving.
Want to have lunch with me?
>> Adam: Look, I-- I was happy
at Newman Enterprises.
I actually thought things were
going great running the company
with Nick.
I never expected to be here.
I definitely didn't lobby
for it.
Took me a while
to make a decision.
>> Nikki: But you said yes.
>> Adam: Dad was insistent.
You know how he is.
>> Nikki: Yes, I know how much
Victor wanted you to be CEO,
and I also think that you know
more about this situation
than you're letting on.
>> Adam: As I've said,
I am as much in the dark as
everybody else.
>> Nikki: You realize I fought
Victor on this.
>> Adam: I would expect nothing
less, but you backed down.
>> Nikki: Victor is relentless
when he wants something,
and it was exhausting.
So, I have chosen to step back
and focus on my recovery until
my outpatient treatment is
complete.
>> Adam: Sounds like
a smart move.
>> Nikki: It's also temporary.
>> Adam: As you
keep reminding me.
>> Nikki: So, don't get
too comfortable.
I will be returning, and I will
expect you to graciously
get the hell out of my office.
>> Adam: Well, here's the thing.
>> Nikki: Oh, I knew there
would be a retort.
>> Adam: Will you let me finish?
Victor swears that he has
a plan for me after this
temporary gig.
But he won't give me
any details.
That makes me uneasy,
and I might be reluctant
to cede control.
>> Nikki: Is there a threat
in there somewhere?
>> Adam: I don't know.
It's merely a suggestion that
you convince Victor to tell you
his plans for my future.
>> Nikki: Or what?
You'll fight me
for Newman Media?
>> Adam: I would like to think
that we could work together
for our mutual benefit.
The more you help me, the less
likely conflict will be
in the future.
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