>> Victoria: I'm really glad
that we could check in before
the day starts.
>> Claire: Me too.
Do you have a lot going on
at work today?
>> Victoria: Oh, I have
a few meetings. You?
>> Claire: I just have to prep
a few things for Harrison and
our after-school playtime,
which we take very seriously.
>> Victoria: Mm. Mm-hmm.
>> Claire: Can I just say...
>> Victoria: Yes?
>> Claire: I'm so excited.
I'm-- I'm beyond excited.
For you and Dad
getting back together.
>> Victoria: Okay, well,
slow down.
>> Claire: I know.
I'm sorry, but...
no pressure,
but things are clearly
progressing.
>> Victoria: Yes. I--
And that's more than enough at
this point.
>> Claire: I understand.
I'm just so thrilled that
things may be happening.
You guys seemed really happy
last night.
>> Victoria: We were.
>> Claire: And you really
deserve this second chance.
It means the world to me that
I can be a part of it.
>> Victoria: Look, don't
get me wrong. I--
I'm happy about what's
happening between your father
and me, but, um...
I'm not sure it's going to move
as quickly as you'd like it to.
I mean, it's still the early
stages, you know?
>> Claire: I get it.
>> Victoria: Cole is a good man.
He's very loyal.
And he's very kind, but...
I-- I just can't help
being cautious.
>> Claire: From what I saw
last night,
neither one of you is being
very cautious.
>> Cole: Hey, Victor.
Glad I caught you.
>> Victor: I thought I made
myself clear yesterday.
You and I have nothing
to talk about.
>> Cole: Well, I'm sorry,
but I can't abide by
your wishes.
>> Victor: You've openly defied
my wishes for you
not to see my daughter anymore,
and I don't appreciate that.
And I haven't changed my mind
about it either.
♪♪
>> Billy: This is going to be
the launch party of the year,
of the decade.
Every major power player is
going to be there.
And please let them know that
there is going to be a game
changing announcement made at
the party.
Abbott-Chancellor is going to be
a force to be reckoned with.
That's right.
Okay, keep me updated.
Thank you.
>> Phyllis: Whoa!
That was a great phone call.
I love the confidence.
>> Billy: This is a surprise.
I did not know we had a meeting
scheduled this morning.
>> Phyllis: There's going to be
a party. I need to get a dress.
I need to go shopping.
>> Billy: Who said you're
invited, Phyllis?
>> Phyllis: Well, I mean,
I could crash it, of course.
I've been known to do that.
And honestly, is it really
a party without me?
>> Billy: Okay.
Why are you here?
>> Phyllis: I'm here to give you
exactly what you want.
>> Victor: Go ahead.
Say what you came to say.
>> Cole: I heard your ultimatum
loud and clear, Victor,
but you can't control my life
any more than you can
control Victoria's.
>> Victor: Really?
>> Cole: You may not like it,
but I care deeply
for your daughter.
We have a very
special relationship.
It's something that I never
even thought was possible.
But she and I got
a second chance.
We got our daughter back.
>> Victor: And we are grateful
for that.
>> Cole: Claire is
my only child.
Our miracle.
She led Victoria and me back
into each other's lives.
And now, we finally have
an opportunity
to be together and...
And live a life
that we missed out on.
>> Victor: All right.
Well, Cole, the long of the
short of it is, you're not good
enough for my daughter.
>> Cole: That's not your choice.
I'm going to make
Victoria happy.
I mean, would you deny her that?
Because that you misguidingly
feel that I've let you
down somehow?
>> Victor: You betrayed me.
>> Cole: So, I know you don't
like to be disobeyed
or challenged. I get it.
But isn't what Victoria wants
the only thing that should be
considered in this case?
>> Victoria: I'm not going to go
into details about how my
relationship with your father
has progressed.
>> Claire: Please don't.
But I'm curious where your mind
is at.
What are you thinking?
>> Victoria: Yesterday with Cole
was-- It was spontaneous.
It was completely unexpected.
>> Claire: But not in
a bad way, right?
>> Victoria: No, it was lovely.
>> Claire: Well, then I think
that's wonderful.
And romantic.
>> Victoria: But we're not going
to get ahead of ourselves.
>> Claire: Can I?
Just a little bit.
I really want to celebrate
you two. It's about time.
>> Victoria: Really?
>> Claire: Yeah.
For both of you.
It sounds like Dad hasn't been
involved seriously with anyone
since he left Genoa City.
>> Victoria: Yeah.
You might be right about that.
He mentioned that to me too.
>> Claire: And you have been
spending a lot of time and
energy focused on me lately.
>> Victoria: But I do that
because I want to.
>> Claire: I know.
But now this is something
that's just for you.
This relationship. It's--
it's yours.
It can be whatever you want it
to be.
>> Victoria: I will admit
I care about Cole.
I do.
And while he was away,
I missed him.
I'm glad that he's back.
And I'm very curious to see
where this relationship
might go. I mean,
I do want things to work out.
>> Claire: Then, there's no
reason why they shouldn't.
>> Victoria: Look, I want you
to know, I think the world
of your father
and my hesitancy is
no reflection on him.
>> Claire: What is it then?
>> Victoria: Just my instincts.
I've been disappointed many
times in my life before and I
guess I'm just braced for it
to happen again.
>> Claire: I hate that people
have let you down.
But Dad would never do that.
Not intentionally.
>> Victoria: I know that.
I know, but there are other
things that could get
in the way.
I mean, he's created this whole
life in England.
That can't be easy to give up.
>> Claire: Mm. He's never seemed
that eager to leave Genoa City.
>> Victoria: Maybe he misses
being abroad more than
he lets us know.
I mean, it's possible that he
has unfinished business there.
>> Claire: Have you talked
to him about this?
Did he say that he was thinking
about going back?
>> Victoria: Not lately.
No.
>> Claire: Then, it sounds like
these are all excuses that
you've come up with
to protect yourself.
And you don't have to.
>> Victoria: Are you sure
about that?
>> Claire: My advice is to let
the past go
and follow your heart.
It's what you would tell me
to do.
Right?
>> Billy: I don't think there's
anything you could do that would
impress me more than bringing me
a cherry Danish
from Crimson Lights.
I mean, that would be the right
way to suck up.
>> Phyllis: Well, what I'm
bringing you is so much better
than a cherry Danish and has
lasting value.
>> Billy: Okay,
that's intriguing.
>> Phyllis: I considered your
proposal to me,
being second-in-command.
>> Billy: That was theoretical.
>> Phyllis: I agree. I'm in.
Sign me up.
>> Billy: Right, so your offer
is you.
>> Phyllis: Yes, me.
All of my value, my wisdom,
my expertise.
That's what I'm bringing to
Abbott-Chancellor.
>> Billy: Okay, Phyllis,
answer me this,
why do you want to do this?
>> Phyllis: Because I want to be
a part of your company.
Um, I-- I want to build it
from the ground up,
brick by brick.
>> Billy: You know that you're
not going to be running things.
You'll be answering to me.
>> Phyllis: Yeah, I have
no problem having
a secondary position.
>> Billy: Hm. Yes, you do.
>> Phyllis: No, I don't.
I don't. I don't, Billy.
I'm fine with it.
This is your company.
I realize that.
I mean, it's your baby.
It's your vision.
I have no problem
standing behind you.
>> Billy: That was good.
That was almost convincing.
>> Phyllis: I want this job.
I need this job.
I promise you,
I will do whatever it takes.
>> Billy: Is there anything else
I need to know?
>> Phyllis: I mean, well,
you know me.
My lane is the express lane.
So...
I promise you,
I'm committed
in every way to take
Abbott-Chancellor all the way
to the top.
>> Phyllis: So, do we have
a deal?
>> Billy: I didn't expect this.
>> Phyllis: Are you having
second thoughts?
>> Billy: I just didn't expect
you to accept the terms.
>> Phyllis: Okay, Billy,
I'm fine. I'm fine being
the second-in-command.
I'm fine being behind you.
Okay? I'm fine with it, all
right? As long as you know that
I'm going to bring my own ideas
to the table.
>> Billy: No, I am fully aware
of what you bring to the table.
Believe me.
And I do agree,
you are an asset.
>> Phyllis: Oh. Okay.
So, we have a deal?
I mean, maybe we should discuss
salary, hours,
possibly a parking space.
>> Billy: Okay.
I will have human resources
draw up a deal memo and we can
figure out the details later.
Does that work for you?
>> Phyllis: Sure. I mean,
as long as the deal memo
reflects my-- my worth.
>> Billy: It will.
I promise you, okay?
But if you're coming on board,
we've got a lot of work to do
because things are revving up.
>> Phyllis: Yeah. Yeah, yeah.
I mean, I overheard. There's
some big announcement.
What is it?
>> Billy: There is a huge
potential deal on the table.
>> Phyllis: All right.
I'm ready to go.
I'm ready to be your Chief
Operating Officer.
>> Billy: Phyllis,
welcome to the team.
>> Victor: Look, man.
I understand you have passionate
feelings for my daughter.
>> Cole: I do. Very much.
>> Victor: Doesn't mean a damn
thing to me, okay?
>> Cole: We're Claire's parents.
We're already connected.
>> Victor: I don't give a damn.
Who knows where you were
in the interim?
What you were up to?
How the hell do I know?
>> Cole: Well, a lot's happened,
Victor, since the time
I've been away.
>> Victor: Let me explain
something to you.
I have seen my daughter fall in
and out of love with
a bunch of losers.
Do you understand?
We had a huge wedding in Italy
with a schmuck who turned out
to be a who knows what.
You're next in line.
>> Cole: The difference is,
I'm devoted to her.
>> Victor: I will not condone
any connection between you
and my daughter.
>> Cole: Victor, I'm going to be
in Claire and Victoria's lives
in any way I can.
And I just hope that you can
accept me.
But if you don't,
that's all right.
But just know,
I won't back down.
>> Victor: Cole Howard...
I'm warning you.
>> Victoria: So, how is it that
you got to be
so wise and insightful?
>> Claire: Must be genetic.
It's the only explanation.
It is kind of funny though,
right? Me handing out
romantic advice
given my lack of experience.
>> Victoria: No, I actually--
I appreciate your perspective.
It's really helpful for me to
talk this through with you.
>> Claire: Still,
I've never been in love.
I've never had the chance.
So, maybe that's why I can be
such a good cheerleader for you.
>> Victoria: I think love has
a way of sneaking up on
you sometimes.
It may very well happen for you.
>> Claire: I've always
wanted it.
Wanted to know
what it felt like.
Growing up with Jordan,
I always imagined
all different kinds of love.
Not just romantic love, but
love of family and friends.
What it would be like to have
people that I could rely on
and trust,
instead of someone who used me
for her own agenda.
>> Victoria: I'm sorry, Claire.
I'm so sorry that you had to go
through all of that,
but I hope you know that you're
surrounded by people who
love you now.
Who all want the best for you.
Promise me that you know that.
>> Claire: I do.
It's actually made me greedy.
Now, that I've gotten a taste
of it, I want it all.
I want everything.
>> Victoria: Everything?
[ Victoria chuckling ]
>> Claire: I really want us
to be a family.
You and me and Dad
and all of my siblings.
>> Victoria: That's, um,
that's a very big step.
>> Claire: Yes, and I'm not
putting any pressure on you, but
if I'm being honest,
I want to see you and Dad
in love.
>> Victoria: We're not quite
there yet, Claire.
>> Claire: But it could happen,
right? In time?
You've both given me
more than I could have
ever dreamed.
I just--
I want the same for you two.
>> Victoria: You know, just
knowing you has given me more
happiness than
I've ever imagined.
Seeing you at the house with
Johnny and Katie.
I can hear you guys in the
other room laughing
about something.
That sound is everything that
I've ever wanted.
>> Claire: And what
about romance?
Does it--
does it factor in
for you at all?
>> Victoria: Whatever else comes
with Cole is a--
is a wonderful bonus.
>> Claire: I'll accept
that answer.
>> Victoria: Speaking of general
happiness and potential romance.
>> Claire: Yes?
>> Victoria: I think I might
have noticed something too,
last night at dinner.
Between you and Kyle.
>> Claire: Things between
Kyle and me have moved slowly.
Um...
but yesterday,
we took a step forward.
>> Victoria: Do you want to talk
about it?
>> Claire: We kissed.
It was also unexpected
and spontaneous.
>> Victoria: How do you feel?
>> Claire: I've played
the moment over and over
in my head. I...
fell asleep thinking about it.
I woke up thinking about it.
>> Victoria: I think
that's great.
You deserve moments like--
like those.
>> Claire: I will have to come
back to reality eventually,
though. I mean, Kyle's my boss.
He's also
my cousin's ex-husband.
And he's also crazy busy.
He's got a new business to run
and he's got a lot of
family drama, so.
>> Victoria: That's all true,
but every relationship
has its challenges.
>> Claire: And I also have
zero romantic experience.
At least not anything sincere.
So, it'll probably
come to nothing.
>> Victoria: You know, I have
had my own concerns about Kyle.
About you getting hurt.
>> Claire: So, do you think
I should back off?
>> Victoria: No.
Not necessarily.
I mean, no one can predict
the future.
I think you should just
go for what you want
and enjoy yourself.
But just try
to tread carefully.
>> Claire: I kinda have to.
For the sake of my job
and for Harrison.
I want to keep things
professional.
>> Victoria: So...
would you want to pursue
a relationship with Kyle?
>> Claire: I'm not sure.
I might be interested in
something more.
But things would be better if
he wasn't my boss,
which might not be
a problem if
I go work with Grandma.
>> Victoria: I didn't even...
I didn't even know you saw that
as an option.
>> Claire: Kyle said that
he wouldn't stand in my way
if I wanted to consider it.
>> Victoria: Would you?
Would you like to work with
your grandmother?
>> Claire: Honestly, I have not
stopped thinking about it since
she first mentioned it.
I would love a chance to work
with her again.
And not under false pretenses.
>> Victoria: Well, you did say
that the one thing holding you
back was your concern
for Harrison.
>> Claire: Yeah.
But now that Kyle and Summer
have reached a viable custody
agreement, I'm not so worried.
And Harrison doesn't really
need me as much anymore.
So, I would miss seeing him
every day, but
we'll always be buddies.
No matter what.
>> Victoria: Well,
you really have given this idea
some thought.
You might actually come to work
at Newman.
>> Nikki: Hey.
I just saw Cole out
by the elevators.
I didn't know he's back in town.
He looked a little worked up.
Did something happen?
>> Victor: Well,
he just told me that he has
every intention of remaining
a part of Victoria's life.
>> Nikki: Oh.
That was very bold.
Although, I have noticed romance
in the air between those two.
>> Victor: Yeah.
I told him I didn't approve.
>> Nikki: Why?
>> Victor: Because he is not
the right man for our daughter.
>> Nikki: Why not?
He is Claire's father.
>> Victor: That doesn't matter.
>> Nikki: But it's not up to us.
Victoria can make
her own choices.
>> Victor: My concern is Cole.
>> Nikki: I don't understand.
He has proven to be respectful
and ethical.
God knows Victoria has had much
less deserving men in her past.
>> Victor: That she has.
>> Nikki: I-- I just can't see
what your objection is about.
Unless there's something you
haven't told me.
>> Billy: Please sit.
>> Phyllis: Ah.
>> Billy: Now that you are
officially on board, it's time
to fill you in on everything.
Now, let's start with
Victor Newman.
I told you that he's coming
after Abbott-Chancellor.
>> Phyllis: Oh. Oh, yeah.
Because he thinks you're trying
to discredit
Katherine's legacy.
>> Billy: And just to be
very clear, I respect
Katherine's legacy, okay?
>> Phyllis: Right.
>> Billy: But it's time
to build upon it.
Victor does not like that.
He doesn't like me and he wants
me to fail so he can swoop in
here and pick up the pieces.
>> Phyllis: Ugh. He's so
power hungry.
>> Billy: I'm not going to fail.
I'm telling you that.
And I have a plan to make sure
that we don't.
>> Phyllis: Okay.
Well, this is the potential deal
you have in the works?
>> Billy: It's a major company
my mother's been going after for
years and she couldn't
lock it up.
Odyssey Seven.
>> Phyllis: Right.
The AI company.
>> Billy: That's right.
>> Phyllis: Okay, so you've
been in talk, okay.
>> Billy: I've been talking to
the CEO and he is ready to sell.
>> Phyllis: You know,
that guy's really weird.
He's so easy--
>> Billy: That is fine.
I got him right where
I want him
and this is days away from
wrapping it up and you can help
me lock it down.
>> Phyllis: Okay. I just have
to ask this.
I have to ask this.
Is this necessary
for your company?
>> Billy: What do you mean?
>> Phyllis: Okay. What I mean,
is this really an asset to
Abbott-Chancellor or
are you just trying to prove
something to your mom?
>> Claire: I don't want to get
your hopes up.
>> Victoria: But you have
considered it.
Working with your grandmother.
>> Claire: It's so nice
to have the option.
For a long time, I didn't have
any-- any decision
which direction my life went in.
>> Victoria: And now,
the possibilities are endless.
>> Claire: Yeah.
It's wonderful to be
in control. I get to--
I get to choose where I go next
and who I want to spend
my time with.
Oh, hey, Dad.
>> Cole: Hey, sweetheart.
How are you?
>> Claire: Good.
>> Cole: Good morning.
>> Victoria: Good morning.
>> Cole: So, your mom had texted
me that the two of you
were meeting up here and I
thought, well, I'd just
find you both.
>> Victoria: You seem
very energized.
Where are you coming from?
>> Cole: Uh, I just had
something I needed
to take care of.
But what's most important is
I am here to see my two favorite
women in the world
and nothing's going to stop me
from that.
>> Victoria: Well, sadly,
I can't stay.
It's time for me to get
to the office.
>> Claire: Hard at work,
as always.
>> Victoria: We have that in
common, don't we?
I hope you have fun
with Harrison.
Your after school activities.
>> Claire: And don't you forget
what we talked about.
>> Victoria: Uh, yeah.
Same to you.
>> Claire: Here,
I'll take these.
>> Victoria: Oh, thanks.
>> Claire: I'll recycle 'em.
>> Cole: So, I really liked
seeing that text this morning.
Did you sleep okay?
>> Victoria: Yeah, I slept
very well. Thank you. You?
>> Cole: Me too. Yeah. Yeah.
>> Victoria: I thought about you
when I woke up.
>> Cole: I think about you
all the time.
So, maybe we can get together
later.
>> Victoria: Yeah, I'd like
that. A lot.
>> Cole: Me too.
So, good luck at work.
>> Victoria: Oh, thank you.
>> Cole: We'll talk.
>> Victoria: Okay.
>> Billy: You gotta be
kidding me right now. You've
been part of this company
for five minutes and you're
questioning my motives already?
>> Phyllis: Hey, I'm not
a suck-up. I call it
like I see it.
>> Billy: No, that's fine.
But a little tact
would be nice.
>> Phyllis: Okay, this is your
company. I totally get that.
But in order for me to stand
beside you or behind you,
I have to understand
your choices.
>> Billy: Phyllis, this is
a sound business decision.
>> Phyllis: Okay, that's all?
>> Billy: So you don't trust me?
>> Phyllis: Well, I do.
I just know that when you're--
when you're in a corner,
you make rash decisions.
>> Billy: Oh, really?
Pot, kettle, black, Phyllis.
>> Phyllis: Okay, we're getting
off topic here.
I mean, does this have anything
to do with Lily?
The fact that she's gone?
>> Billy: I don't know why
you would say that, okay?
This is a phenomenal deal
that is damn near closed.
We need to focus on that.
>> Phyllis: Okay, I'm sure
it stung when your mother put
all her faith in Lily to run
Chancellor and not you.
>> Billy: Phyllis, it has
nothing to do with that, okay?
>> Phyllis: Okay, well now that
Lily's gone, I don't know,
maybe you feel like now you're
running Chancellor and you have
something to prove to Jill.
>> Billy: My mother doesn't know
the whole story about
Lily's exit.
>> Phyllis: She doesn't know
that you fired Lily?
>> Billy: I do not want
to burden her with that
information in this moment.
>> Phyllis: Billy,
oh, my gosh, what?
She's gonna find out and then
she's gonna wonder why
you withheld that information.
>> Billy: This deal is a coup,
one of many under
the Abbott-Chancellor umbrella.
>> Phyllis: I just want to make
sure you're doing this for
the right reasons and not some
misguided attempt to prove
something to your mom.
>> Billy: Phyllis, it has
nothing to do with my mother,
okay? It has nothing to do
with Lily's betrayal.
>> Phyllis: Lily's betrayal?
Okay.
How did Lily betray you?
>> Victor: Sweetheart, you and I
know that Victoria's made some
pretty awful choices where
her romantic liaisons are
concerned.
I mean, I'm thinking back on
Ashland Locke, followed closely
by Billy Boy Abbott.
>> Nikki: Yes, I know it is your
nature to swoop in and chase
away any man that you deem
to be unsuitable.
>> Victor: Well, I have a damn
right to do that.
I'm her father.
>> Nikki: I think you need
to let Victoria and Cole
figure this out.
I mean, if this is what
she wants, let her have
her happiness.
>> Victor: I don't like it,
but I'll think about it.
>> Nikki: Besides, you have
enough on your plate.
I came here
to discuss business.
How did things go with Lily?
>> Victor: Oh, Lily Winters,
yeah.
She just let me know that
Billy Abbott intends to acquire
a company.
It's an artificial intelligence
startup called Odyssey Seven.
Apparently, the deal is
on the table.
>> Nikki: I don't like
the sound of that.
>> Victor: Right.
>> Nikki: If Billy is able
to fold Odyssey Seven
into Chancellor,
it'll be nearly impossible
for us to take him down.
>> Victor: That is why I intend
to blow his plan to smithereens.
And Billy Boy won't know
what hit him.
>> Claire: You're happy.
>> Cole: Ah, it's pretty
obvious, sorry.
>> Claire: It's adorable
how devoted you are to Mom.
>> Cole: I can't argue
with that.
>> Claire: You seem different
together now, last night
and then this morning.
It's not every day you get
to watch your parents start up
a romance.
>> Cole: Okay, so how about
you and Kyle?
I sense there was something
there too.
So, am I going to have
a dad talk with him?
>> Claire: Are you going to ask
him his intentions?
>> Cole: Absolutely.
It's not just any young man
who's going to spend time
with my daughter.
>> Claire: First of all,
please never do that.
Second of all, we're not even
there yet.
Kyle and I are just
good friends.
>> Cole: Just friends?
>> Claire: At this point, yes.
>> Cole: Okay.
>> Claire: I'll admit,
there might be some
other feelings there.
I talked to Mom about it,
she may tell you.
>> Cole: Okay, well I look
forward to hearing more of that
from you too.
When you're ready.
>> Claire: Right now, I am ready
to hear more about you and Mom.
>> Victoria: What exactly are
you planning against Billy, Dad?
>> Victor: I think it's best
that you don't know.
You've made it perfectly clear
in the past that you don't
approve of any actions
I take against Billy Boy.
>> Victoria: Well, I have
thought about it.
And I believe that there's
another way for us
to acquire Chancellor.
>> Victor: Oh.
>> Nikki: In order for that
to happen, Billy would have
to step aside.
>> Victoria: I understand.
That's why I've come up with
a solution that will benefit
all of us.
And it will protect
Billy's reputation.
And I would like for you both
to consider it.
>> Billy: Once
Chancellor-Winters split,
Lily claimed to be on my side.
She agreed to run the company
together, but it was
all an act.
>> Phyllis: Wow,
what was her angle?
>> Billy: She wanted to run
Chancellor on her own.
And once the companies were
divided, then she would
patiently wait for her
opportunity to kick me
to the curb so she could have
Chancellor all to herself.
>> Phyllis: Damn, that is bold.
>> Billy: Sabotage is
what it was.
I trusted her.
I was committed to running this
company together with her,
but she was playing me
the whole time.
>> Phyllis: Wow.
Wow, I mean,
the level of deceit.
I mean, it's just devious.
>> Billy: Mm. Kind of like you
and me, or no?
>> Phyllis: Well, I mean,
not like you and me,
but I just...
All these years, I haven't seen
this in Lily at all.
>> Billy: I'm just glad
I figured out her intentions
before she took it too far.
>> Phyllis: Well, clearly
her actions shook you.
>> Billy: Not enough to make any
lasting damage.
>> Phyllis: I still think
that this is personal more
than it is professional.
>> Billy: What does it matter?
Odyssey Seven is a damn good
deal for this company, okay?
It is a savvy business move.
>> Phyllis: All right,
whatever you say.
>> Billy: You're going to have
to trust me on this one,
Phyllis.
>> Phyllis: What do you need
from me?
>> Billy: The first order
of business as COO is
to finalize a meeting,
set a date so we can sign these
papers with the CEO
and get this deal done.
>> Phyllis: You got it, boss.
>> Victor: And why in the world
would I give a damn
about protecting Billy Abbott?
>> Victoria: Look, the most
important thing in all of this
is for us to obtain Chancellor,
right?
And to have Mom run it.
>> Victor: Go on.
>> Victoria: Billy doesn't care
about the Chancellor aspect of
this company.
He has not prioritized
Katherine's legacy.
He's only trying to secure
Jill's and his own.
>> Nikki: I would agree
with that.
>> Victoria: Billy lets his ego
drive all of his moves, right?
So if we go after him, he will
not go down without a fight,
Daddy.
>> Nikki: So then, what is
the answer?
>> Victoria: We give him
another option.
We offer to buy him out.
>> Nikki: Of Chancellor?
>> Victoria: Yes, it will all be
up front and above board.
>> Victor: Why the hell would he
walk away voluntarily?
>> Victoria: The money that
Billy receives from the sale,
he can use it
to create his own entity,
his own Abbott Enterprises.
That way we all win.
>> Cole: Ask me anything
you like, I'm an open book.
>> Claire: Okay, well, I guess
I want to know what you're
hoping for with Mom.
What's the endgame?
>> Cole: Oh, so now you're
asking me my intentions.
>> Claire: Kind of.
Don't tell Mom that I told you
this, but she admitted to me
that she's afraid of getting
her heart broken again.
>> Cole: By me?
>> Claire: It's not you
personally. I assured her that
you would never do that.
>> Cole: You're right,
I never would.
>> Claire: I just wanted you
to know so that you can proceed
accordingly.
>> Cole: I understand that your
mother's very cautious with
her relationships,
and I respect that.
And we're going slow, and we're
getting to know each other.
We're just,
we're building trust.
>> Claire: You really want to be
with her, don't you?
>> Cole: I am moving
at her pace.
But to answer that, yes.
I really do.
>> Claire: Well,
I have a confession.
I think that once she gets past
her fear of her heart being
broken, that she is going
to want to be with you
just as much.
>> Nikki: You want us to fund
an entirely new company
for Billy?
>> Victor: I will not finance
a damn deal that has to do
with an Abbott.
>> Victoria: Would you please
just listen to me?
There might be some good
in this for all of us.
>> Victor: What?
>> Victoria: There must be parts
of Chancellor that we're not
interested in keeping.
>> Nikki: So those would go
to Billy?
>> Victoria: Yes.
And if the deal is lucrative
enough, I don't see
Billy turning it down.
I think, I'm sure he'll
at least entertain the idea.
>> Victor: Why do you maintain
allegiance to a man who is
a loser, who has broken
your heart many times?
>> Victoria: He's Katie
and Johnny's father.
I don't want them seeing Billy
humiliated and stripped of his
company by their grandfather.
>> Nikki: She has a point.
>> Victoria: They're old enough
to realize what's going on now.
How do you think that's going
to make them feel, knowing
what you've done?
>> Victor: I want to humiliate
that no good bastard has broken
your heart many times.
He is not going to make
a deal with me.
Okay?
>> Nikki: I tend to agree
with that.
So, where does that leave us?
>> Victor: Right to the hell
where we started.
>> Billy: Hey, how'd it go?
When do we sign the papers?
>> Phyllis: I don't know.
Um, I don't know.
There's no date set.
>> Billy: I'm sorry.
Phyllis, what happened?
>> Phyllis: Um, I don't know.
I called him.
I introduced myself.
I talked about a meeting.
Then, he hedged.
>> Billy: I'm sorry. What?
>> Phyllis: I-- I know.
I don't understand it.
You know, I discussed a meeting
and he said he had to look
at the terms before we finalized
anything.
>> Billy: Okay.
I mean, the last time I talked
to the CEO,
he was all about this deal.
He was gung-ho and he wanted
to sign those papers
and get it done as soon
as possible.
>> Phyllis: I know, I know.
Something must have happened
to change his mind.
>> Victoria: Dad, I know that
you have a problem with Billy.
And I know that this will not
be an easy negotiation, but I
think I can convince Billy
to sell.
>> Nikki: You really think
he will listen to you?
>> Victoria: I think it's worth
a try,
for the sake of the kids.
>> Victor: Sweetheart,
please think.
That man has had an empire
handed to him
on a silver platter.
He ain't gonna give that up
to start something brand new.
>> Victoria: Daddy, please.
Just let me try to make
the offer so we can see
what happens.
>> Victor: What's done is done.
My plan is in motion.
No returning.
>> Billy: No, no, no.
This doesn't make
any sense, okay?
The CEO of Odyssey Seven,
he's a quirky guy, but not
to this extent.
Phyllis,
what did you say to him?
>> Phyllis: It wasn't me.
I didn't ruin this.
I mean, I spoke to him about
the meeting and he was all
nervous and shady.
>> Billy: Okay, well, something
happened. Since the last time
I talked to him,
something happened.
>> Phyllis: Okay,
do you think--
>> Billy: What?
>> Phyllis: Victor.
You think Victor got to him?
He certainly has the power
and capital to change
this guy's mind.
>> Billy: This deal was kept
under wraps, okay?
There are only two other people
besides you that knew about
this, and that is Chance
and Lily.
>> Phyllis: Chance and Lily knew
about it?
Well, let me tell you
something. Chance would never
do anything to undermine
his grandmother's company, ever.
>> Billy: But Lily might.
To get to me.
>> Phyllis: Do you really think
that Lily sold you out
to Victor?
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