1 00:00:02,069 --> 00:00:02,970 Well, I just spoke with 2 00:00:03,070 --> 00:00:04,838 Abby and Devon. 3 00:00:04,938 --> 00:00:06,073 Oh! 4 00:00:06,173 --> 00:00:07,341 Did they find Dominic? 5 00:00:07,441 --> 00:00:08,742 Yeah. 6 00:00:08,842 --> 00:00:10,277 In fact, they're all 7 00:00:10,377 --> 00:00:11,645 on their way home. 8 00:00:11,745 --> 00:00:14,147 Oh, thank God! 9 00:00:14,248 --> 00:00:15,349 And what about Mariah? 10 00:00:15,449 --> 00:00:16,783 I assume Sharon is bringing her home? 11 00:00:16,884 --> 00:00:18,051 That's a different story. 12 00:00:18,151 --> 00:00:20,220 She's on the way home as well 13 00:00:20,320 --> 00:00:21,989 with Sharon, but, uh... 14 00:00:22,089 --> 00:00:24,191 Mariah has been taken into custody. 15 00:00:24,291 --> 00:00:26,093 Oh, dear. 16 00:00:26,193 --> 00:00:28,729 -Well, she committed a crime. -Yes. 17 00:00:28,829 --> 00:00:30,364 I'm afraid she needs more help 18 00:00:30,464 --> 00:00:32,165 than people realized. 19 00:00:33,800 --> 00:00:36,870 I hope the system treats her with compassion. 20 00:00:36,970 --> 00:00:38,539 I'm just thankful that the boy's 21 00:00:38,639 --> 00:00:39,840 home with his parents again, 22 00:00:39,940 --> 00:00:42,209 but now...[sighs] 23 00:00:42,309 --> 00:00:44,478 we need to focus on Cane Ashby. 24 00:00:44,578 --> 00:00:46,880 Is he still not taking your calls? 25 00:00:46,980 --> 00:00:49,249 You know, I'm beginning to believe 26 00:00:49,349 --> 00:00:51,785 that Billy Boy was right... 27 00:00:51,885 --> 00:00:53,921 when he suggested that Cane Ashby 28 00:00:54,021 --> 00:00:56,523 was trying to double-cross me. 29 00:01:07,467 --> 00:01:12,339 ♪♪ 30 00:01:39,600 --> 00:01:41,201 Now that I think about it, 31 00:01:41,301 --> 00:01:42,569 Cane seemed so defeated 32 00:01:42,669 --> 00:01:44,938 when he came by to accept your deal. 33 00:01:45,038 --> 00:01:46,306 He didn't seem like a man 34 00:01:46,406 --> 00:01:48,542 who would abandon his family. 35 00:01:48,642 --> 00:01:50,744 He's a born liar. 36 00:01:50,844 --> 00:01:52,579 It's in his blood. 37 00:01:52,679 --> 00:01:54,047 Yeah, well, Billy's not the most 38 00:01:54,147 --> 00:01:55,849 honest person in the world either. 39 00:01:55,949 --> 00:01:58,552 I mean, why would we take his word on anything, 40 00:01:58,652 --> 00:02:01,188 especially about Cane's actions? 41 00:02:01,288 --> 00:02:03,991 And where does all this leave Phyllis? 42 00:02:04,091 --> 00:02:06,159 They're all cheats and liars, sweetheart. 43 00:02:06,259 --> 00:02:09,363 So what's your next move? 44 00:02:09,463 --> 00:02:10,897 Well, one thing I'm not gonna do, 45 00:02:10,998 --> 00:02:13,233 I'm not gonna sit around and wait for answers. 46 00:02:14,501 --> 00:02:16,403 I'm gonna find out what those three are up to. 47 00:02:17,804 --> 00:02:20,007 I'm gonna find out right now. 48 00:02:21,742 --> 00:02:24,411 How much chloroform did you actually use on Cane, Phyllis? 49 00:02:24,511 --> 00:02:26,413 Uh, I used the recommended dosage 50 00:02:26,513 --> 00:02:29,049 that said when you wanna take out one of your enemies. 51 00:02:29,149 --> 00:02:30,884 Oh, that's very funny, smart ass. 52 00:02:30,984 --> 00:02:32,586 -I used...enough. -What does that mean? 53 00:02:32,686 --> 00:02:34,087 What does "enough" mean? 54 00:02:34,187 --> 00:02:35,656 I-I'm--I'm trying to do this, 55 00:02:35,756 --> 00:02:37,958 Billy, as quick as I can. 56 00:02:38,058 --> 00:02:40,327 Please, just give me a second. 57 00:02:41,361 --> 00:02:43,196 Cane is gonna be out for at least an hour. 58 00:02:43,296 --> 00:02:46,266 -An hour? -Okay. [keys clicking] So... 59 00:02:46,366 --> 00:02:48,502 I am transferring... 60 00:02:48,602 --> 00:02:52,406 sole ownership of Newman Enterprises to me. 61 00:02:54,141 --> 00:02:56,576 That is done. It's done. 62 00:02:58,545 --> 00:03:01,381 -[keys clicking] -All right, now I am folding... 63 00:03:01,481 --> 00:03:05,585 Newman Media into Abbott Communications for... 64 00:03:05,686 --> 00:03:07,788 -Sally. -...Sally Spectra. 65 00:03:10,657 --> 00:03:12,159 It's done. 66 00:03:12,259 --> 00:03:13,994 That's it, right? 67 00:03:14,094 --> 00:03:16,630 Mm. Phyllis. 68 00:03:16,730 --> 00:03:19,466 Oh, yeah. 69 00:03:20,734 --> 00:03:22,636 Now... 70 00:03:22,736 --> 00:03:26,773 I am giving Chancellor to you. 71 00:03:26,873 --> 00:03:28,608 [exhales] That's it. 72 00:03:28,709 --> 00:03:31,478 Piece of cake. 73 00:03:31,578 --> 00:03:33,480 Actually, I'm surprised that's all I get. 74 00:03:33,580 --> 00:03:36,383 I really did help you pull this off. 75 00:03:36,483 --> 00:03:37,884 Are you kidding me right now? 76 00:03:37,984 --> 00:03:39,352 It was one conversation with Victor. 77 00:03:39,453 --> 00:03:40,787 No, it was a very, very big conversation. 78 00:03:40,887 --> 00:03:42,289 I mean, the entire Newman clan was there. 79 00:03:42,389 --> 00:03:44,391 -It wasn't exactly fun, Phyllis. -Billy, so help me-- 80 00:03:44,491 --> 00:03:47,894 I'm kidding. I actually really enjoyed myself--it was fun. 81 00:03:49,696 --> 00:03:52,032 It is fun, isn't it? 82 00:03:52,132 --> 00:03:54,668 I mean, I'm not gonna screw you over. 83 00:03:54,768 --> 00:03:57,003 I'm not gonna do that. You know why? 84 00:03:57,104 --> 00:03:59,272 Because accomplishing something like this, 85 00:03:59,372 --> 00:04:00,741 this kind of triumph, 86 00:04:00,841 --> 00:04:03,543 it's way more fun with a partner in crime. 87 00:04:03,643 --> 00:04:05,145 Happy to be included. 88 00:04:05,245 --> 00:04:07,180 Chancellor's always been a dream, and... 89 00:04:07,280 --> 00:04:10,250 Newman Media's a...chef's kiss. 90 00:04:11,184 --> 00:04:13,053 Very productive day. 91 00:04:13,153 --> 00:04:14,488 Yeah. Little bit. 92 00:04:14,588 --> 00:04:16,189 Yeah. If you like that kinda thing. 93 00:04:16,289 --> 00:04:17,858 [door opens] 94 00:04:20,227 --> 00:04:21,828 Disgusting. 95 00:04:21,928 --> 00:04:24,498 How did I know I'd find you two together? 96 00:04:34,107 --> 00:04:35,809 It's wonderful. Dominic is coming home. 97 00:04:35,909 --> 00:04:38,545 Yes. I just heard the news myself. 98 00:04:38,645 --> 00:04:40,547 There have been too many moments lately 99 00:04:40,647 --> 00:04:43,483 where we've had to worry about our grandchildren. 100 00:04:43,583 --> 00:04:45,819 -Well, you know that. -Oh, boy, do I. 101 00:04:45,919 --> 00:04:47,788 It sucks the air right out of my lungs 102 00:04:47,888 --> 00:04:49,923 when I stop to think about what could have happened 103 00:04:50,023 --> 00:04:51,658 when Jordan had Harrison. 104 00:04:51,758 --> 00:04:53,326 And I keep thinking about Mariah. 105 00:04:53,426 --> 00:04:54,895 I mean, it's one thing 106 00:04:54,995 --> 00:04:56,963 for Jordan to do something this horrific... 107 00:04:57,063 --> 00:05:00,167 That woman was evil personified. 108 00:05:00,267 --> 00:05:02,502 But for Mariah to do this? 109 00:05:02,602 --> 00:05:04,471 Something is terribly wrong. 110 00:05:04,571 --> 00:05:06,473 Do you think she'll recover? 111 00:05:06,573 --> 00:05:08,341 That I don't know. 112 00:05:08,441 --> 00:05:12,746 Well, that isn't why you stopped by to see me, is it? 113 00:05:12,846 --> 00:05:16,817 Well, not all of the family news is as positive. 114 00:05:16,917 --> 00:05:20,453 Oh, is there news on the Victor/Cane war front? 115 00:05:20,554 --> 00:05:23,557 There's been movement. I-I don't know if you've heard. 116 00:05:23,657 --> 00:05:26,593 Catch me up and, uh, we'll see. 117 00:05:28,695 --> 00:05:30,330 As a countermeasure, 118 00:05:30,430 --> 00:05:33,867 Victor decided to find something that Cane valued so much 119 00:05:33,967 --> 00:05:36,336 that he would be willing to bargain for it. 120 00:05:36,436 --> 00:05:39,606 So he had Cane's train hijacked? 121 00:05:41,408 --> 00:05:44,411 He told Cane that he had Lily, Mattie, and Charlie 122 00:05:44,511 --> 00:05:48,081 in a safe place and that he would trade them for Newman. 123 00:05:48,181 --> 00:05:49,883 Wait-- 124 00:05:49,983 --> 00:05:51,651 what? 125 00:05:51,751 --> 00:05:53,620 What the hell is wrong with that man? 126 00:05:53,720 --> 00:05:55,889 -Or you for going along with it? -No, no, no, no. 127 00:05:55,989 --> 00:05:58,592 It was a ruse. Lily agreed to it. 128 00:05:58,692 --> 00:06:00,327 Where is Lily now? Have you seen her? 129 00:06:00,427 --> 00:06:02,362 Have you talked to her? Or are we just accepting 130 00:06:02,462 --> 00:06:03,763 what Victor said about her? 131 00:06:03,864 --> 00:06:06,366 Lily is a part of this. 132 00:06:06,466 --> 00:06:09,803 And given how angry she was with Cane before he stole Newman, 133 00:06:09,903 --> 00:06:12,005 you can imagine how she feels about him now. 134 00:06:12,105 --> 00:06:14,074 Oh, my God. 135 00:06:14,174 --> 00:06:16,343 Cane could have just held on to his company. 136 00:06:16,443 --> 00:06:18,211 He could have won his ex-wife back. 137 00:06:18,311 --> 00:06:20,947 But no, he had to out-Mustache Victor. 138 00:06:21,047 --> 00:06:25,252 Well, he eventually accepted Victor's demand 139 00:06:25,352 --> 00:06:27,854 but has since gone silent. 140 00:06:27,954 --> 00:06:30,857 We're worried that he's going to renege on the deal. 141 00:06:30,957 --> 00:06:33,293 With his family still at risk? 142 00:06:33,393 --> 00:06:36,363 Or, wait--does he know that they're not in any danger? 143 00:06:36,463 --> 00:06:37,864 This turnaround 144 00:06:37,964 --> 00:06:41,001 -doesn't make any sense to me. -Hold on, hold on, there's more. 145 00:06:41,101 --> 00:06:45,372 Billy came to the ranch and announced 146 00:06:45,472 --> 00:06:49,542 that Cane is planning on doing a double-cross, as he put it. 147 00:06:50,644 --> 00:06:52,445 What, Billy came to you? 148 00:06:52,545 --> 00:06:55,081 Well, technically to Victor. 149 00:06:55,181 --> 00:06:57,017 Out of the goodness of his heart. 150 00:06:57,117 --> 00:07:00,353 Oh, you know, concern for Lily, etcetera. 151 00:07:00,453 --> 00:07:02,122 But we don't buy it. 152 00:07:02,222 --> 00:07:04,090 We think he's working with Cane and Phyllis, 153 00:07:04,190 --> 00:07:06,192 so that was a smokescreen, or... 154 00:07:06,293 --> 00:07:09,529 he's working with Phyllis, and they're gonna squeeze Cane out. 155 00:07:09,629 --> 00:07:11,798 This damn AI! 156 00:07:12,732 --> 00:07:15,101 All the scheming and backstabbing! 157 00:07:17,404 --> 00:07:20,307 Let me be very clear. Victor made this happen. 158 00:07:20,407 --> 00:07:22,309 All of it! 159 00:07:22,409 --> 00:07:23,910 And if he's about to pay, 160 00:07:24,010 --> 00:07:27,180 that will bring me unbridled joy. 161 00:07:28,315 --> 00:07:30,317 I have been railing against this man's greed 162 00:07:30,417 --> 00:07:32,986 and vindictiveness for years now, 163 00:07:33,086 --> 00:07:36,523 his total disregard for basic decency! 164 00:07:36,623 --> 00:07:38,858 And where has everybody else been? 165 00:07:38,959 --> 00:07:40,961 They've been shrugging their shoulders 166 00:07:41,061 --> 00:07:43,897 and just accepting that they have to play his game. 167 00:07:43,997 --> 00:07:45,999 A game where the rules apply to everyone else 168 00:07:46,099 --> 00:07:47,767 except for Victor! 169 00:07:47,867 --> 00:07:49,869 They all know they're dealing with the town bully, 170 00:07:49,970 --> 00:07:53,506 but they're willing to overlook his corrupt greed 171 00:07:53,606 --> 00:07:56,509 because it's just one of those things. 172 00:07:56,609 --> 00:08:00,914 Oh, my God. They have been feeding that beast for years. 173 00:08:01,014 --> 00:08:04,417 And now they wanna tear each other apart? Fine. Have at it! 174 00:08:07,854 --> 00:08:10,657 But then there's you. 175 00:08:10,757 --> 00:08:13,793 Oh, I was hoping you would get to a "but." 176 00:08:13,893 --> 00:08:15,428 My very dear friend, 177 00:08:15,528 --> 00:08:19,065 despite your abysmal taste in company. 178 00:08:19,165 --> 00:08:21,101 [sighs] And I just don't think 179 00:08:21,201 --> 00:08:23,970 you should have Chancellor taken away from you. 180 00:08:25,305 --> 00:08:27,007 Thank you for saying that. 181 00:08:28,441 --> 00:08:30,343 Do you know what Billy is planning? 182 00:08:30,443 --> 00:08:31,845 No, I don't know anything. 183 00:08:31,945 --> 00:08:35,548 I'm not in that loop anymore, nor do I want to be. 184 00:08:35,648 --> 00:08:39,352 Okay, well, it was worth a shot. 185 00:08:39,452 --> 00:08:42,822 I have to find someone who knows something. 186 00:08:42,922 --> 00:08:45,025 I mean, Victor thought he was moments away 187 00:08:45,125 --> 00:08:48,495 from getting Newman back, and then, well, 188 00:08:48,595 --> 00:08:51,431 is it or isn't it? I mean, who does he bargain with? 189 00:08:51,531 --> 00:08:53,233 Does he bargain at all? 190 00:08:53,333 --> 00:08:55,635 -Well, what are his options? -I don't know. 191 00:08:55,735 --> 00:08:58,405 And that's what terrifies me. 192 00:08:58,505 --> 00:09:02,442 How far will he go to protect his family and his legacy, 193 00:09:02,542 --> 00:09:05,545 and who will he destroy in the process? 194 00:09:06,479 --> 00:09:08,715 Why are you two so predictable? 195 00:09:09,883 --> 00:09:11,618 You know no one at the house believed 196 00:09:11,718 --> 00:09:14,320 that you would willingly share information, right? 197 00:09:14,421 --> 00:09:17,390 Not even with your children's mother or their grandparents, 198 00:09:17,490 --> 00:09:19,325 because that would be decent. 199 00:09:19,426 --> 00:09:21,494 It would be too responsible. 200 00:09:21,594 --> 00:09:24,864 And of course you and Billy are working together. 201 00:09:24,964 --> 00:09:27,801 Was that Cane's idea? Does he even know about it? 202 00:09:27,901 --> 00:09:29,335 How do you keep getting in here, Victoria? 203 00:09:29,436 --> 00:09:30,703 I thought that... 204 00:09:30,804 --> 00:09:32,772 I thought that Cane and Phyllis turned on you, Billy. 205 00:09:32,872 --> 00:09:34,107 Where is Cane anyway? 206 00:09:34,207 --> 00:09:36,209 I actually came by here to talk to him, not you two. 207 00:09:36,309 --> 00:09:38,211 Well, that's how behind you are, Victoria. 208 00:09:38,311 --> 00:09:40,814 Cane is no longer involved in this endeavor. 209 00:09:40,914 --> 00:09:43,016 Oh, amazing. 210 00:09:43,116 --> 00:09:45,618 You've already stabbed him in the back. 211 00:09:48,421 --> 00:09:50,957 I have sole ownership... 212 00:09:51,057 --> 00:09:53,426 of Newman Enterprises. 213 00:09:54,494 --> 00:09:56,362 [giggling] 214 00:09:56,463 --> 00:09:59,999 And I'm not letting my precious go. 215 00:10:16,049 --> 00:10:17,984 Hey, Ashby. 216 00:10:21,788 --> 00:10:23,389 Ashby! 217 00:10:37,270 --> 00:10:38,972 [phone rings] 218 00:10:43,009 --> 00:10:46,446 Hey. Any luck finding Cane? 219 00:10:46,546 --> 00:10:48,281 I'm at his place. 220 00:10:48,381 --> 00:10:51,084 What did he say? 221 00:10:51,184 --> 00:10:53,920 I think we have a problem. 222 00:11:04,397 --> 00:11:06,299 You're in control? 223 00:11:06,399 --> 00:11:08,401 I am. 224 00:11:08,501 --> 00:11:10,637 Which means you've screwed over Cane. 225 00:11:10,737 --> 00:11:14,040 You know, instead of being so judgmental, Victoria, 226 00:11:14,140 --> 00:11:16,809 why don't you congratulate me... 227 00:11:16,910 --> 00:11:19,712 for doing what you and Victor 228 00:11:19,812 --> 00:11:23,183 and nobody else in this town could accomplish? 229 00:11:23,283 --> 00:11:26,853 Why don't you just let it sink in for a second? 230 00:11:26,953 --> 00:11:30,190 You would just betray anyone to get what you want. 231 00:11:30,290 --> 00:11:32,792 Including your daughter's father, 232 00:11:32,892 --> 00:11:35,161 -Summer's own family. -[slaps desk] Summer... 233 00:11:35,261 --> 00:11:36,863 Summer's my family. 234 00:11:36,963 --> 00:11:38,631 -Oh, really? -Mm-hmm. 235 00:11:38,731 --> 00:11:41,534 She talking to you right now? Probably not. 236 00:11:41,634 --> 00:11:44,771 Because she knows that you don't respect anyone, ever. 237 00:11:46,039 --> 00:11:49,509 And somehow--somehow you think this doesn't involve you. 238 00:11:49,609 --> 00:11:52,212 Me? You're talking about me now? I was just in the neighborhood. 239 00:11:52,312 --> 00:11:53,846 I popped in to say hello. 240 00:11:53,947 --> 00:11:57,250 You know, Billy, I know that you can be selfish, 241 00:11:57,350 --> 00:11:58,918 but this is really something else. 242 00:11:59,018 --> 00:12:00,920 You came to the house, and you lied to my face. 243 00:12:01,020 --> 00:12:03,289 Oh, my gosh, that's right, because the Newmans never lie. 244 00:12:03,389 --> 00:12:05,158 The Newmans always tell the truth, right? 245 00:12:05,258 --> 00:12:07,260 Just so you know, Cane is not involved in this, 246 00:12:07,360 --> 00:12:10,563 so Lily and the twins can't be used to pressure Phyllis, okay? 247 00:12:10,663 --> 00:12:12,298 -It's done. It's over. -Yeah. 248 00:12:12,398 --> 00:12:14,500 What he said, Victoria. 249 00:12:14,601 --> 00:12:16,102 What do you get... 250 00:12:16,202 --> 00:12:18,972 besides a front row seat to my father's setback? 251 00:12:19,072 --> 00:12:21,174 -Setback? Is that your take? -What do you get? 252 00:12:21,274 --> 00:12:22,609 What is it, huh? 253 00:12:22,709 --> 00:12:24,143 I'm guessing that it's Chancellor, 254 00:12:24,244 --> 00:12:26,045 your grand obsession. 255 00:12:26,145 --> 00:12:28,147 But you only had to attack your children's family 256 00:12:28,248 --> 00:12:30,083 to make that happen. 257 00:12:30,183 --> 00:12:32,452 That's how low you had to sink. 258 00:12:32,552 --> 00:12:34,887 Right now, I'm ashamed to know you. 259 00:12:37,323 --> 00:12:39,993 I can't begin to predict Victor's behavior. 260 00:12:40,093 --> 00:12:41,928 Neither can I. That's what worries me. 261 00:12:42,028 --> 00:12:44,230 You worried he's going to abduct someone else? 262 00:12:44,330 --> 00:12:46,666 Who's next? Billy's kids? 263 00:12:46,766 --> 00:12:48,368 Summer? Harrison? 264 00:12:48,468 --> 00:12:50,103 No, he would never do that! 265 00:12:50,203 --> 00:12:52,205 No, he wouldn't do that! 266 00:12:52,305 --> 00:12:54,107 Not because it's wrong. 267 00:12:54,207 --> 00:12:55,908 Not because he's above it. No. 268 00:12:56,009 --> 00:12:58,911 Because he knows it would make him look small. 269 00:12:59,012 --> 00:13:01,748 Okay, can you please set your anger aside for a moment? 270 00:13:01,848 --> 00:13:04,884 Oh, I would love to set my anger aside for good. 271 00:13:04,984 --> 00:13:07,520 I've spent half my life with this! 272 00:13:08,388 --> 00:13:10,790 But when I see what his actions have done to you, 273 00:13:10,890 --> 00:13:12,358 it makes my blood boil, 274 00:13:12,458 --> 00:13:15,862 and all he's ever had to do is stop! 275 00:13:15,962 --> 00:13:17,897 Stop playing king! Stop playing conqueror! 276 00:13:17,997 --> 00:13:19,899 Stop making everyone bend a knee! 277 00:13:19,999 --> 00:13:22,302 Just be a human being, for God's sake! 278 00:13:22,402 --> 00:13:25,772 Well, he's not going to give up his legacy, Jack. 279 00:13:25,872 --> 00:13:27,740 And right now, he has a glimmer of hope 280 00:13:27,840 --> 00:13:29,842 that he's gonna get everything back. 281 00:13:29,942 --> 00:13:33,146 What if that glimmer burns out and he feels all is lost? 282 00:13:33,246 --> 00:13:36,849 He'll just lash out, make sure he's not the only one suffering, 283 00:13:36,949 --> 00:13:38,918 and, as his prime target, 284 00:13:39,018 --> 00:13:41,020 he'll probably come after me first. 285 00:13:42,388 --> 00:13:44,724 Yeah, that had occurred to me. 286 00:13:45,591 --> 00:13:47,660 This isn't about Cane, Nikki. 287 00:13:48,928 --> 00:13:50,697 This isn't about Phyllis. It isn't about Billy. 288 00:13:50,797 --> 00:13:52,932 It isn't about me. 289 00:13:53,032 --> 00:13:55,802 This is about Victor. 290 00:13:55,902 --> 00:13:59,105 And you, my dear, are our only hope. 291 00:13:59,205 --> 00:14:03,042 You're the only one who can stop him! 292 00:14:10,416 --> 00:14:11,918 ADAM: Pops? 293 00:14:12,018 --> 00:14:15,088 Come in, son. I'm in here. 294 00:14:18,358 --> 00:14:20,426 Look at the son of a bitch. 295 00:14:21,461 --> 00:14:23,196 Is he... 296 00:14:23,296 --> 00:14:25,932 Still breathing. Still has a pulse. 297 00:14:26,032 --> 00:14:28,901 -And what, he won't wake up? -Uh-uh. 298 00:14:29,001 --> 00:14:31,003 Well, here, let me try. 299 00:14:31,104 --> 00:14:32,138 Hey! 300 00:14:33,439 --> 00:14:34,540 Cane! 301 00:14:35,541 --> 00:14:37,243 Hey! 302 00:14:37,343 --> 00:14:39,946 Yeah, he's...he's really out. 303 00:14:40,046 --> 00:14:41,381 By the way... 304 00:14:41,481 --> 00:14:44,450 -do you smell the chloroform? -[sniffs] 305 00:14:44,550 --> 00:14:46,185 What, someone knocked him out? 306 00:14:46,285 --> 00:14:48,187 Yeah. I think so. 307 00:14:49,822 --> 00:14:51,124 Phyllis? 308 00:14:52,525 --> 00:14:54,594 I would not be surprised. 309 00:14:56,863 --> 00:14:59,465 Wow, zero loyalty to Cane or anybody else. 310 00:14:59,565 --> 00:15:01,801 I'm...almost impressed. 311 00:15:01,901 --> 00:15:04,570 -When do we think this happened? -I have no idea. 312 00:15:04,670 --> 00:15:07,440 Probably when Billy Boy was over at our place 313 00:15:07,540 --> 00:15:09,876 regaling us with his BS. 314 00:15:09,976 --> 00:15:11,944 And he kept us busy, 315 00:15:12,044 --> 00:15:14,614 and Phyllis forced Cane out of play. 316 00:15:14,714 --> 00:15:17,450 -Yeah. -So where the hell are they now? 317 00:15:17,550 --> 00:15:20,052 Who the hell knows? 318 00:15:27,593 --> 00:15:31,297 Phyllis and Billy are in this...together. 319 00:15:31,397 --> 00:15:32,632 Yeah. 320 00:15:34,100 --> 00:15:37,103 I would not be surprised, you know? 321 00:15:37,203 --> 00:15:40,540 They knocked him out to keep him from making a deal. 322 00:15:42,074 --> 00:15:44,043 Phyllis chloroformed him. 323 00:15:44,143 --> 00:15:46,946 Billy kept us busy, blowing smoke about 324 00:15:47,046 --> 00:15:49,749 -how Cane was gonna turn on you. -Yeah. 325 00:15:49,849 --> 00:15:52,185 Here he was lying to us. 326 00:15:52,285 --> 00:15:54,821 He can't even do that well. 327 00:15:54,921 --> 00:15:57,723 [sighs] When the hell did Phyllis cook this up? 328 00:15:57,824 --> 00:16:00,059 And how long has Billy been in on this? 329 00:16:01,627 --> 00:16:03,729 You know... 330 00:16:03,830 --> 00:16:07,033 I have the sneaking suspicion... 331 00:16:07,133 --> 00:16:10,236 Phyllis wanted to betray him from the beginning. 332 00:16:11,671 --> 00:16:13,840 Let's be honest for a second. Did your father, by any chance, 333 00:16:13,940 --> 00:16:15,975 plan to come after Jabot and my brother with the program? 334 00:16:16,075 --> 00:16:17,310 I go by the facts, Billy. 335 00:16:17,410 --> 00:16:19,479 My father never touched Jabot, obviously. 336 00:16:19,579 --> 00:16:21,247 That's only because he didn't have a chance. 337 00:16:21,347 --> 00:16:22,782 Well, even if he intended to come after it, 338 00:16:22,882 --> 00:16:23,883 I never would have allowed it. 339 00:16:23,983 --> 00:16:25,718 You think that would have stopped him? 340 00:16:25,818 --> 00:16:28,955 Um, hi, hi. Uh, I know he did. I know that for a fact. 341 00:16:29,055 --> 00:16:30,623 He told me. Carry on. 342 00:16:30,723 --> 00:16:32,458 This is who you've teamed up with? 343 00:16:32,558 --> 00:16:34,594 You know she gave my father that AI program 344 00:16:34,694 --> 00:16:36,762 and she knew the damage that it would cause--you know that. 345 00:16:36,863 --> 00:16:38,397 Okay, so now it's convenient to talk about Phyllis 346 00:16:38,498 --> 00:16:39,966 and the program, not your father's obsession 347 00:16:40,066 --> 00:16:41,434 with coming after me and Jack and Jabot... 348 00:16:41,534 --> 00:16:43,102 -Exactly. -...and the rest of my family? 349 00:16:43,202 --> 00:16:45,037 -Thank you. It blows my mind. -I'm not excusing 350 00:16:45,137 --> 00:16:48,608 what my father did, but I sure as hell don't excuse 351 00:16:48,708 --> 00:16:50,810 what you're letting her do! 352 00:16:50,910 --> 00:16:53,613 You know what Newman Enterprises means to me. 353 00:16:53,713 --> 00:16:55,781 And, yes, it means the world to my father, 354 00:16:55,882 --> 00:16:58,718 just like Jabot meant everything to your father. 355 00:16:58,818 --> 00:17:00,620 You wanna go there? Sure. 356 00:17:00,720 --> 00:17:03,789 How many lives did John Abbott destroy while he built Jabot? 357 00:17:03,890 --> 00:17:05,358 Victoria, don't kid yourself, okay? 358 00:17:05,458 --> 00:17:06,926 Our fathers are not alike. 359 00:17:07,026 --> 00:17:09,562 Our children are Newmans too, Billy! 360 00:17:09,662 --> 00:17:11,697 I am freeing our children from being a cog 361 00:17:11,797 --> 00:17:13,766 in the Newman Enterprises machine, okay? 362 00:17:13,866 --> 00:17:15,835 They are gonna thank me one day. 363 00:17:15,935 --> 00:17:18,004 Oh. Ha! Oh, yeah. 364 00:17:18,104 --> 00:17:21,173 Yeah, they're gonna be so grateful to you 365 00:17:21,274 --> 00:17:24,176 for destroying their grandfather's legacy, yeah! 366 00:17:24,277 --> 00:17:25,978 I haven't touched a thing. 367 00:17:26,078 --> 00:17:28,047 You've aided and abetted in the crime, 368 00:17:28,147 --> 00:17:30,483 and you'll benefit from it, and I'm not gonna protect you. 369 00:17:30,583 --> 00:17:33,719 I am gonna make sure that they know everything. 370 00:17:33,819 --> 00:17:35,388 You know what? You have become 371 00:17:35,488 --> 00:17:37,490 all of the things that you claim to hate, 372 00:17:37,590 --> 00:17:40,626 and I'm gonna let those kids know how hateful you are. 373 00:17:40,726 --> 00:17:42,862 And they're gonna be as disgusted as I am, 374 00:17:42,962 --> 00:17:45,431 and I hope-- I hope that it was worth it, 375 00:17:45,531 --> 00:17:48,834 because they are probably never gonna wanna see you again. 376 00:17:59,779 --> 00:18:02,582 I don't know if I can get through to him. 377 00:18:02,682 --> 00:18:05,184 I mean, to have come so far and fought so hard 378 00:18:05,284 --> 00:18:07,653 to lose it all now? 379 00:18:07,753 --> 00:18:10,289 That's the worst that could happen? 380 00:18:10,389 --> 00:18:12,725 Nikki, he still has you. 381 00:18:12,825 --> 00:18:15,895 Still has his children, his grandchildren. 382 00:18:15,995 --> 00:18:18,497 I'm sure you have funds. You have the ranch. 383 00:18:18,598 --> 00:18:20,499 Your other homes. 384 00:18:20,600 --> 00:18:23,336 Why not sit back and enjoy the rest of life 385 00:18:23,436 --> 00:18:24,870 instead of digging up trouble 386 00:18:24,971 --> 00:18:26,806 and trying to burn down the world 387 00:18:26,906 --> 00:18:29,342 and making your kids and you worry? 388 00:18:29,442 --> 00:18:31,911 I know how you feel about him, 389 00:18:32,011 --> 00:18:35,815 but he has given me this family and this life, 390 00:18:35,915 --> 00:18:38,284 and it means the world to me. 391 00:18:40,386 --> 00:18:43,789 This AI program-- it is tearing us apart. 392 00:18:43,889 --> 00:18:46,292 We were in a fragile state before the holidays. 393 00:18:46,392 --> 00:18:48,294 It should never have gotten to this point! 394 00:18:48,394 --> 00:18:51,197 He took the program. 395 00:18:51,297 --> 00:18:53,165 -He used the program, Nikki. -I know, I know, 396 00:18:53,265 --> 00:18:56,769 I know he did, and he should have destroyed it. 397 00:18:56,869 --> 00:18:58,671 My begging didn't stop him. 398 00:18:58,771 --> 00:19:01,674 I am so upset and so frustrated. 399 00:19:01,774 --> 00:19:03,776 -But you still excuse him. -No! 400 00:19:03,876 --> 00:19:07,313 That's what I'm telling you, Jack, I don't! 401 00:19:07,413 --> 00:19:09,382 I worry about what he's gonna do next. 402 00:19:09,482 --> 00:19:11,951 What if he goes too far? 403 00:19:12,051 --> 00:19:16,789 What if he goes so far that I can't take it anymore? 404 00:19:16,889 --> 00:19:19,458 What happens to my family then? 405 00:19:19,558 --> 00:19:21,293 Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. 406 00:19:32,938 --> 00:19:34,306 VICTOR: Sweetheart, 407 00:19:34,407 --> 00:19:37,710 you're on with Adam and me, okay? We're on speakerphone. 408 00:19:37,810 --> 00:19:39,645 Good. You should both hear this. 409 00:19:39,745 --> 00:19:42,515 -What's up? -I just came from Newman Tower. 410 00:19:42,615 --> 00:19:44,550 Cane wasn't there, but Phyllis was 411 00:19:44,650 --> 00:19:46,786 and Billy was there, right by her side. 412 00:19:46,886 --> 00:19:49,221 -Where were they? -In your office, 413 00:19:49,321 --> 00:19:51,791 gloating about squeezing Cane out of the deal. 414 00:19:51,891 --> 00:19:53,526 She wouldn't say how. 415 00:19:53,626 --> 00:19:56,295 She knocked him out with chloroform. 416 00:19:56,395 --> 00:19:58,731 So she's trying to take everything for herself? 417 00:19:58,831 --> 00:20:00,700 Oh, she didn't just try. 418 00:20:00,800 --> 00:20:03,636 According to her, she succeeded. 419 00:20:03,736 --> 00:20:05,371 Billy was horrible. 420 00:20:05,471 --> 00:20:07,206 How did she pay him off? 421 00:20:07,306 --> 00:20:09,341 I assume with Chancellor. 422 00:20:09,442 --> 00:20:12,344 I told him that there's no way I'm gonna let that happen. 423 00:20:12,445 --> 00:20:14,480 Phyllis seemed so pleased with herself. 424 00:20:14,580 --> 00:20:16,148 She's bound to make a mistake. 425 00:20:16,248 --> 00:20:19,418 Don't worry, Daddy, we're gonna get the company back, 426 00:20:19,518 --> 00:20:21,420 especially now that Cane's out of the mix. 427 00:20:21,520 --> 00:20:25,091 I promise you we'll get it back, and more. 428 00:20:37,036 --> 00:20:37,803 Nate. 429 00:20:37,903 --> 00:20:39,605 -Hey. -Hey. 430 00:20:39,705 --> 00:20:42,608 Uh, have you had any word on Dominic? 431 00:20:42,708 --> 00:20:44,877 I am happy to say he is with Devon and Abby, 432 00:20:44,977 --> 00:20:46,579 and they're on their way home. 433 00:20:46,679 --> 00:20:48,981 Oh, my God, that's wonderful! 434 00:20:49,081 --> 00:20:50,716 My father didn't tell me. 435 00:20:50,816 --> 00:20:53,018 Well, I suppose I didn't really give him the chance. 436 00:20:53,119 --> 00:20:55,921 I'm gonna call Abby later. Devon must be so relieved. 437 00:20:56,021 --> 00:20:58,958 Oh, the guy was delirious. 438 00:20:59,058 --> 00:21:01,026 And I wanna tell Lily that her nephew's on his way home, 439 00:21:01,127 --> 00:21:02,928 but that's not happening. 440 00:21:03,028 --> 00:21:04,230 Oh? 441 00:21:04,330 --> 00:21:05,531 It's kinda weird, but... 442 00:21:05,631 --> 00:21:07,600 she's been off the grid this whole time. 443 00:21:07,700 --> 00:21:09,034 She went to LA to visit Mattie, 444 00:21:09,135 --> 00:21:11,103 and I can't even get a text back. 445 00:21:11,203 --> 00:21:14,106 Well, um, they're together, so that's good. 446 00:21:14,206 --> 00:21:16,442 Yeah, but she doesn't know a thing about Dominic, 447 00:21:16,542 --> 00:21:19,111 not even that he was taken. 448 00:21:19,211 --> 00:21:22,414 I'm sure they'll be in touch soon. 449 00:21:22,515 --> 00:21:25,651 You don't have to cover with me. I understand. 450 00:21:25,751 --> 00:21:27,019 I'm sorry? 451 00:21:27,119 --> 00:21:28,988 You and your family are going through 452 00:21:29,088 --> 00:21:30,756 a different kind of hell, 453 00:21:30,856 --> 00:21:33,359 and I'd love to help you if I can. 454 00:21:33,459 --> 00:21:35,828 Oh, all of the... 455 00:21:35,928 --> 00:21:38,964 yeah, the betrayal and the double-crossing, 456 00:21:39,064 --> 00:21:41,233 everybody with their hand out, 457 00:21:41,333 --> 00:21:43,869 trying to grab at whatever they can. 458 00:21:43,969 --> 00:21:45,905 It's dark and it's disgusting, 459 00:21:46,005 --> 00:21:48,674 and I would never... never drag you into that. 460 00:21:48,774 --> 00:21:50,676 Cane betrayed us and then Phyllis betrayed Cane, 461 00:21:50,776 --> 00:21:52,111 and there's my ex-husband 462 00:21:52,211 --> 00:21:55,781 right in the middle of all of it, gloating and... 463 00:21:55,881 --> 00:21:59,285 still raging against my father after all these years. 464 00:21:59,385 --> 00:22:01,320 Billy would really do that? 465 00:22:01,420 --> 00:22:02,955 We're talking about his kids' family here, 466 00:22:03,055 --> 00:22:04,690 their inheritance. 467 00:22:04,790 --> 00:22:07,159 They're not little kids anymore, 468 00:22:07,259 --> 00:22:09,728 and they need to understand what he's done. 469 00:22:09,829 --> 00:22:12,064 I'm gonna let them know that he broke the law, 470 00:22:12,164 --> 00:22:14,066 that he attacked the family that they love, 471 00:22:14,166 --> 00:22:15,734 and they're never gonna forgive him, 472 00:22:15,835 --> 00:22:18,971 and I'm gonna make sure that they cut him off. 473 00:22:19,071 --> 00:22:20,940 That's how ugly it's gotten. 474 00:22:24,677 --> 00:22:27,146 PHYLLIS: Billy, your ex is used to getting her way. 475 00:22:27,246 --> 00:22:31,183 All the Newmans, they have the "Do you know who I am?" energy. 476 00:22:31,283 --> 00:22:33,018 And everyone knows who they are 477 00:22:33,118 --> 00:22:34,887 -and what they're capable of. -Okay, okay. 478 00:22:34,987 --> 00:22:36,455 Stop it. 479 00:22:36,555 --> 00:22:38,390 Don't let her do this. 480 00:22:38,490 --> 00:22:41,360 Do not let her get in your head. 481 00:22:41,460 --> 00:22:45,998 She's not going to the Feds. She's not going to the SEC. 482 00:22:47,233 --> 00:22:50,002 Trust me. Her daddy started this. 483 00:22:50,102 --> 00:22:53,439 Let him get charged first and see how she likes it. 484 00:22:54,273 --> 00:22:55,808 And what about the rest of it? 485 00:22:55,908 --> 00:22:57,977 What rest of it? What, your kids? 486 00:22:58,077 --> 00:23:00,813 They love you! 487 00:23:00,913 --> 00:23:03,349 -They think you're the best. -Yeah? Does anything here 488 00:23:03,449 --> 00:23:05,451 sound like it's the best right now, Phyllis? 489 00:23:05,551 --> 00:23:08,654 Billy, stop it. This is smoke and mirrors. 490 00:23:08,754 --> 00:23:12,057 You got this, all right? 491 00:23:12,157 --> 00:23:15,728 I mean, Victoria is not gonna turn your kids against you. 492 00:23:21,033 --> 00:23:23,502 Oh, Diane. Hello. 493 00:23:23,602 --> 00:23:27,439 I was just telling Jack how things have spiraled. 494 00:23:27,539 --> 00:23:29,008 Billy is involved now. 495 00:23:29,108 --> 00:23:31,577 Oh, really? In what way? 496 00:23:31,677 --> 00:23:34,413 Actually, I was hoping Jack could tell me. 497 00:23:34,513 --> 00:23:36,382 Well, I told her I did not know. 498 00:23:36,482 --> 00:23:38,284 If he has thrown in with Phyllis, 499 00:23:38,384 --> 00:23:40,052 he is definitely gunning for Chancellor. 500 00:23:40,152 --> 00:23:42,554 Of that I have no doubt. 501 00:23:42,655 --> 00:23:44,657 We assumed as much. 502 00:23:44,757 --> 00:23:46,592 I suppose I was hoping Jack would tell me 503 00:23:46,692 --> 00:23:48,260 I was way off-base. 504 00:23:48,360 --> 00:23:50,663 Well, I'm afraid you all know more about what's going on 505 00:23:50,763 --> 00:23:51,997 than we do. 506 00:23:52,097 --> 00:23:54,500 I take it there's nothing you can do? 507 00:23:54,600 --> 00:23:56,869 Well, we're not giving up. 508 00:23:56,969 --> 00:23:59,672 Sometimes it's hard to know when to give up 509 00:23:59,772 --> 00:24:01,840 when something is close to your heart. 510 00:24:03,575 --> 00:24:06,312 I'll see if I can find anything out, okay? 511 00:24:07,513 --> 00:24:09,048 Thank you for that. 512 00:24:09,148 --> 00:24:11,984 And for all of your support. 513 00:24:12,885 --> 00:24:14,787 It's great news about Dominic. 514 00:24:14,887 --> 00:24:16,522 Oh, yeah. It's a relief. 515 00:24:16,622 --> 00:24:19,224 Thanks again. I'll show myself out. 516 00:24:37,076 --> 00:24:38,444 It is a nightmare. 517 00:24:38,544 --> 00:24:40,713 Billy has now thrown in with Phyllis 518 00:24:40,813 --> 00:24:42,915 and, from the sound of things, shutting Cane out, 519 00:24:43,015 --> 00:24:45,250 and Victor has learned absolutely nothing. 520 00:24:45,351 --> 00:24:47,152 So, yeah, yeah, 521 00:24:47,252 --> 00:24:49,822 you bet I would love to watch Newman Enterprises 522 00:24:49,922 --> 00:24:51,690 slip through his fingers. 523 00:24:51,790 --> 00:24:55,127 It could not happen to a more deserving son of a bitch. 524 00:24:56,295 --> 00:24:58,831 But Victor is not Nikki. She doesn't deserve this. 525 00:24:58,931 --> 00:25:01,333 Oh, no. No! Of course not. 526 00:25:01,433 --> 00:25:04,870 Although, one could say that she has enabled, supported, 527 00:25:04,970 --> 00:25:06,705 and cheered Victor on for decades, 528 00:25:06,805 --> 00:25:10,009 that she has essentially helped make him who he is. 529 00:25:10,109 --> 00:25:11,510 So if that's the case, 530 00:25:11,610 --> 00:25:13,512 then it's only fair that Nikki feels the sting. 531 00:25:13,612 --> 00:25:15,314 -Diane, please don't do this. -What? What? 532 00:25:15,414 --> 00:25:17,116 What am I saying that's wrong, Jack? 533 00:25:17,216 --> 00:25:19,151 Has she not done all those things? 534 00:25:19,251 --> 00:25:21,553 Nikki's been the only person who's had any success 535 00:25:21,653 --> 00:25:23,088 in reining Victor in. 536 00:25:23,188 --> 00:25:24,823 The fact that she is by his side 537 00:25:24,923 --> 00:25:27,226 -we should all be thankful for. -Oh, well, remind me 538 00:25:27,326 --> 00:25:29,194 to thank her the next time she comes by, 539 00:25:29,294 --> 00:25:32,064 asking my husband to solve all of her problems. 540 00:25:32,164 --> 00:25:34,066 That is not what was happening. 541 00:25:34,166 --> 00:25:36,468 [laughs] Oh! Maybe you don't think so. 542 00:25:36,568 --> 00:25:38,203 But Nikki and I both know 543 00:25:38,303 --> 00:25:40,472 exactly what that performance was about, 544 00:25:40,572 --> 00:25:43,075 the sad eyes, the quiet bravery. 545 00:25:43,175 --> 00:25:45,911 [imitating Nikki] You're the only one who understands her... 546 00:25:46,011 --> 00:25:47,880 her dear friend Jack, 547 00:25:47,980 --> 00:25:50,282 who is willing to draw fire from Victor 548 00:25:50,382 --> 00:25:52,918 if it makes Nikki's life easier. 549 00:25:54,153 --> 00:25:57,423 She wants you to convince Billy 550 00:25:57,523 --> 00:25:59,958 to walk away from whatever Phyllis is offering 551 00:26:00,059 --> 00:26:02,861 so that you can get Chancellor back for her. 552 00:26:02,961 --> 00:26:04,430 But what about the rest, huh? 553 00:26:04,530 --> 00:26:08,233 Are you supposed to convince Phyllis and Billy 554 00:26:08,333 --> 00:26:09,635 to hand back an empire? 555 00:26:09,735 --> 00:26:11,804 -Nikki would never ask for that. -Oh, yes, she would. 556 00:26:11,904 --> 00:26:14,206 Because she will always put Victor first. 557 00:26:14,306 --> 00:26:16,375 Yes, because she is concerned what he will do 558 00:26:16,475 --> 00:26:18,143 after he loses everything. 559 00:26:18,243 --> 00:26:20,312 Oh, and we always have to worry about what Victor's doing 560 00:26:20,412 --> 00:26:22,281 -all the time! -I would not be doing it 561 00:26:22,381 --> 00:26:23,882 for Victor's sake. 562 00:26:23,982 --> 00:26:25,517 No. 563 00:26:25,617 --> 00:26:27,753 You'd be doing it for Nikki. 564 00:26:27,853 --> 00:26:29,721 Because she takes advantage 565 00:26:29,822 --> 00:26:32,257 of your affection for her 566 00:26:32,357 --> 00:26:35,127 to get whatever she wants. 567 00:26:35,227 --> 00:26:38,630 And you know what, Jack? I am sick of it. 568 00:26:43,368 --> 00:26:46,672 There's no way Billy would risk being with his kids. 569 00:26:46,772 --> 00:26:49,108 He might not believe I'll follow through. 570 00:26:49,208 --> 00:26:52,177 Will you? Will you tear him down to Johnny and Katie? 571 00:26:52,277 --> 00:26:54,113 Tear him down? No. 572 00:26:54,213 --> 00:26:56,014 Tell the truth? Absolutely. 573 00:26:56,115 --> 00:26:57,549 It's a terrible moment 574 00:26:57,649 --> 00:26:59,618 when we learn the worst about our parents. 575 00:26:59,718 --> 00:27:01,019 But I can't protect the kids 576 00:27:01,120 --> 00:27:03,522 from Billy's worst instincts anymore, and I won't. 577 00:27:03,622 --> 00:27:05,557 Someone needs to make him realize 578 00:27:05,657 --> 00:27:08,026 that there's a point of no return. 579 00:27:08,127 --> 00:27:10,863 It's hard to argue with logic like that. 580 00:27:10,963 --> 00:27:12,498 Do you not agree? 581 00:27:12,598 --> 00:27:13,999 It means I understand 582 00:27:14,099 --> 00:27:16,168 how much your kids and family mean to you. 583 00:27:16,268 --> 00:27:19,605 And if you think Billy's actions are causing your kids more harm, 584 00:27:19,705 --> 00:27:22,741 I know you'll do whatever it takes to mitigate his damage. 585 00:27:24,143 --> 00:27:25,444 Thank you. 586 00:27:25,544 --> 00:27:28,680 Also, remind me to never piss you off again. 587 00:27:28,780 --> 00:27:30,482 [laughs] 588 00:27:30,582 --> 00:27:32,684 Do you really think I'm that scary? 589 00:27:32,784 --> 00:27:34,319 Oh, I've seen it up close myself. 590 00:27:34,419 --> 00:27:36,989 Oh, come on. If I recall, I've been a perfect angel 591 00:27:37,089 --> 00:27:39,224 in your presence. 592 00:27:39,324 --> 00:27:41,026 Halo and everything. 593 00:27:41,126 --> 00:27:43,662 [both chuckling] 594 00:27:46,398 --> 00:27:48,200 Well, hello, you two. 595 00:27:48,300 --> 00:27:49,635 -Nikki. -Hi, Mom. 596 00:27:49,735 --> 00:27:51,136 -NATE: Hi. -How are you doing? 597 00:27:51,236 --> 00:27:52,871 Please have a seat. I'm sure you two 598 00:27:52,971 --> 00:27:56,642 have a lot to talk about, and I will get out of your hair. 599 00:27:56,742 --> 00:27:58,610 No, no, don't rush off on my account. 600 00:27:58,710 --> 00:28:01,246 I need a moment to cool down anyway. 601 00:28:01,346 --> 00:28:02,948 I just wanna say I'm sorry for 602 00:28:03,048 --> 00:28:04,983 all your family's going through right now. 603 00:28:05,083 --> 00:28:06,552 Thank you. 604 00:28:06,652 --> 00:28:10,088 But no one can destroy the Newman spirit. 605 00:28:10,189 --> 00:28:13,525 And how wonderful that little Dominic is on his way home. 606 00:28:13,625 --> 00:28:16,094 Ah, that's one thing we can all be grateful for. 607 00:28:16,195 --> 00:28:18,931 And now, I really will leave. 608 00:28:19,031 --> 00:28:20,832 I mean it, day or night, 609 00:28:20,933 --> 00:28:22,501 I'm here for whatever you need. 610 00:28:22,601 --> 00:28:24,736 -Thank you. -NATE: Please. 611 00:28:24,836 --> 00:28:26,205 Oh, thank you. 612 00:28:27,673 --> 00:28:29,208 -Bye-bye. -Bye. 613 00:28:32,044 --> 00:28:34,646 Mom, this is awful! 614 00:28:34,746 --> 00:28:37,049 Nate mentioned Lily being unreachable, 615 00:28:37,149 --> 00:28:39,251 and I just had to gloss over it! 616 00:28:39,351 --> 00:28:43,522 I mean, what if he finds out that I knew that she was "taken" 617 00:28:43,622 --> 00:28:45,857 -and I didn't say anything? -Well, your father 618 00:28:45,958 --> 00:28:47,726 insists that she's in on it, 619 00:28:47,826 --> 00:28:51,496 and if that's the case, she must have a cover story 620 00:28:51,597 --> 00:28:54,266 to explain her absence. 621 00:28:54,366 --> 00:28:57,936 Not talking about it to Nate was the right thing to do. 622 00:28:58,036 --> 00:28:59,972 Okay, but how long are Dad and Lily 623 00:29:00,072 --> 00:29:01,807 gonna keep up this pretense? 624 00:29:01,907 --> 00:29:04,409 Especially now that Cane's been cut out of the deal? 625 00:29:04,509 --> 00:29:07,479 Who knows? At this point, I have more questions than answers. 626 00:29:07,579 --> 00:29:10,015 Mom, it's exhausting. 627 00:29:10,115 --> 00:29:14,486 Well, at least you have a good friend to lean on. 628 00:29:14,586 --> 00:29:16,622 Nate seemed worried about you. 629 00:29:16,722 --> 00:29:19,925 Yes, he's--he's a good friend. 630 00:29:20,025 --> 00:29:23,662 And if he wanted to be more than that again... 631 00:29:23,762 --> 00:29:26,164 how would you feel about that? 632 00:29:27,966 --> 00:29:30,702 BILLY: Victoria wants my kids to stay away from me. 633 00:29:33,272 --> 00:29:35,574 And it sounds like she meant that, 634 00:29:35,674 --> 00:29:37,576 all because I went after Victor, 635 00:29:37,676 --> 00:29:39,745 the man who says he's gonna put you in a grave, 636 00:29:39,845 --> 00:29:42,214 and you're left to wonder if that's a metaphor or not. 637 00:29:42,314 --> 00:29:44,583 She thinks that psychotic man is a good parent, 638 00:29:44,683 --> 00:29:47,219 but she wants me to stay away from my kids? 639 00:29:47,319 --> 00:29:49,354 Listen, Victoria's a self-righteous hypocrite. 640 00:29:49,454 --> 00:29:51,590 That doesn't mean she's gonna go through with it. 641 00:29:51,690 --> 00:29:54,593 Why wouldn't she? She's only loyal to the Newmans, okay? 642 00:29:54,693 --> 00:29:57,329 Phyllis, what happens if my kids turn against me? 643 00:29:57,429 --> 00:29:58,864 They'll turn back. 644 00:29:59,598 --> 00:30:01,767 They'll turn back. 645 00:30:01,867 --> 00:30:05,304 My kids have turned against me so many times. 646 00:30:05,404 --> 00:30:08,440 Then it's all, "I love you," huggy, kissy. 647 00:30:09,541 --> 00:30:12,544 I mean, honestly, Billy, if my kids can forgive me 648 00:30:12,644 --> 00:30:14,346 for being quasi-dead, 649 00:30:14,446 --> 00:30:16,381 they can forgive me for anything. 650 00:30:16,481 --> 00:30:19,017 Your kids are adults. It's not--it's not the same. 651 00:30:20,819 --> 00:30:22,287 Listen... 652 00:30:22,387 --> 00:30:24,456 Victoria was raised by an egomaniac. 653 00:30:24,556 --> 00:30:26,692 We both know that. 654 00:30:26,792 --> 00:30:29,494 But you're a great dad. 655 00:30:29,594 --> 00:30:31,763 And it would hurt your kids to lose you, 656 00:30:31,863 --> 00:30:33,498 and I know Victoria. I know her. 657 00:30:33,598 --> 00:30:36,234 She would never wanna do that to your kids. 658 00:30:37,502 --> 00:30:40,339 I didn't think she'd ever do it either, 659 00:30:40,439 --> 00:30:44,242 but right now, I'm not so sure. 660 00:30:49,715 --> 00:30:50,682 [thump] 661 00:30:54,386 --> 00:30:56,088 Nikki and I have a friendship. 662 00:30:56,188 --> 00:31:00,125 Coming to a friend for help is not manipulation. 663 00:31:00,225 --> 00:31:02,094 Not in most cases. 664 00:31:02,194 --> 00:31:05,163 But definitely in this one. 665 00:31:05,263 --> 00:31:07,466 Nikki's worried sick about her family, 666 00:31:07,566 --> 00:31:09,534 about their stability, about their happiness, 667 00:31:09,634 --> 00:31:12,070 about their legacy. 668 00:31:12,170 --> 00:31:14,206 All right, Jack, let me... 669 00:31:14,306 --> 00:31:16,408 let me ask you something. 670 00:31:16,508 --> 00:31:20,445 If we had gotten that program and used it against Victor 671 00:31:20,545 --> 00:31:23,982 to show him what it feels like to be attacked and harassed 672 00:31:24,082 --> 00:31:26,151 and threatened... 673 00:31:26,251 --> 00:31:28,320 would you have kept Chancellor 674 00:31:28,420 --> 00:31:31,256 or would you have handed it back to Nikki? 675 00:31:31,356 --> 00:31:32,624 -No, Diane. -No, what? 676 00:31:32,724 --> 00:31:35,227 No, I am not going to play hypotheticals with you. 677 00:31:35,327 --> 00:31:38,530 Not on this. You want me to say something 678 00:31:38,630 --> 00:31:40,766 that's going to allow you to be angrier at me. 679 00:31:40,866 --> 00:31:42,234 Oh, no. No, no, no. 680 00:31:42,334 --> 00:31:44,469 That's answer enough. 681 00:31:46,271 --> 00:31:48,006 I guess you're right. 682 00:31:48,106 --> 00:31:51,476 Maybe Nikki isn't manipulating you. 683 00:31:51,576 --> 00:31:53,412 Maybe she just knows 684 00:31:53,512 --> 00:31:56,982 that you will do anything for her, no matter what. 685 00:31:57,082 --> 00:32:00,385 No, really, I mean, I think you've already proven that 686 00:32:00,485 --> 00:32:03,755 when you took those pills to get her to stop drinking. 687 00:32:03,855 --> 00:32:07,592 An addict who would risk his own sobriety 688 00:32:07,692 --> 00:32:11,163 would have no problems handing over a measly company. 689 00:32:11,263 --> 00:32:12,831 We have dealt with that, Diane. It is not fair-- 690 00:32:12,931 --> 00:32:15,000 You know, and we're still dealing with it! 691 00:32:16,034 --> 00:32:17,369 Jack! 692 00:32:17,469 --> 00:32:20,505 Am I asking too much for... 693 00:32:20,605 --> 00:32:22,274 for you to put me or-- 694 00:32:22,374 --> 00:32:25,777 or anyone else in this family ahead of Nikki? 695 00:32:25,877 --> 00:32:27,879 This friendship of yours 696 00:32:27,979 --> 00:32:30,348 has cost us all so much. 697 00:32:30,449 --> 00:32:33,151 We've almost lost our company and even our son, 698 00:32:33,251 --> 00:32:36,321 and when is it enough? 699 00:32:44,629 --> 00:32:48,200 [sighs] Mom, a man offers support 700 00:32:48,300 --> 00:32:49,601 during a difficult time, 701 00:32:49,701 --> 00:32:51,670 and you think he wants to date me. 702 00:32:51,770 --> 00:32:54,506 Not just some man. Nate. 703 00:32:54,606 --> 00:32:56,808 You two were very close at one time. 704 00:32:56,908 --> 00:32:58,777 Thank you so much for reminding me. 705 00:32:58,877 --> 00:33:01,146 That's not where my head is at right now. 706 00:33:02,814 --> 00:33:04,549 All right, well, in any event, 707 00:33:04,649 --> 00:33:07,352 I appreciate his effect on you. 708 00:33:07,452 --> 00:33:09,488 He lightens your spirit, 709 00:33:09,588 --> 00:33:11,456 and that is a gift, 710 00:33:11,556 --> 00:33:14,059 especially at a time like this 711 00:33:14,159 --> 00:33:18,930 where we have so many things to be angry and resentful of. 712 00:33:19,030 --> 00:33:20,665 He made the offer. 713 00:33:20,765 --> 00:33:23,268 If you need a shoulder to lean on, let him know. 714 00:33:23,368 --> 00:33:25,804 Mom. I went to Dad's office, 715 00:33:25,904 --> 00:33:28,273 and Phyllis was sitting in his chair, 716 00:33:28,373 --> 00:33:30,542 transferring everything from Newman Enterprises 717 00:33:30,642 --> 00:33:32,310 into her own name. 718 00:33:32,410 --> 00:33:35,013 No Cane. He's completely out of the mix now, 719 00:33:35,113 --> 00:33:37,849 so he couldn't make a deal with us even if he wanted to. 720 00:33:37,949 --> 00:33:39,951 And there was Billy, right by her side. 721 00:33:40,051 --> 00:33:42,587 Oh, that snake. 722 00:33:42,687 --> 00:33:44,155 He is...oh! 723 00:33:44,256 --> 00:33:47,626 He is just absolutely, completely shameless. 724 00:33:47,726 --> 00:33:49,561 Standing in my father's office, 725 00:33:49,661 --> 00:33:52,264 capitalizing on our loss. 726 00:33:52,364 --> 00:33:56,334 I suppose that means Chancellor is his. 727 00:33:56,434 --> 00:33:59,204 Unless Phyllis cuts him out of that. 728 00:33:59,304 --> 00:34:01,273 If he accepts Chancellor from her, 729 00:34:01,373 --> 00:34:03,441 he will live to regret it. 730 00:34:03,542 --> 00:34:05,410 If he follows through with that, 731 00:34:05,510 --> 00:34:07,913 he can say goodbye to the kids, 732 00:34:08,013 --> 00:34:10,649 and he'll have no one to blame but himself. 733 00:34:11,816 --> 00:34:14,019 I know Victoria better than you do, Phyllis, okay? 734 00:34:14,119 --> 00:34:16,187 I saw the look in her eye. That was bloodlust. 735 00:34:16,288 --> 00:34:18,523 She's got Victor running through her veins. 736 00:34:18,623 --> 00:34:21,660 Yeah, yeah, she wanted you to think she could play hardball. 737 00:34:21,760 --> 00:34:23,628 She wanted you to think that. She doesn't 738 00:34:23,728 --> 00:34:25,463 -have it in her, Billy. -That's what they do. 739 00:34:25,564 --> 00:34:27,265 That's what the Newmans do. They find what you love 740 00:34:27,365 --> 00:34:29,034 and then they steal it from you to prove that they can do 741 00:34:29,134 --> 00:34:32,003 whatever they want, to threaten you to not cross them again. 742 00:34:32,103 --> 00:34:34,639 That was Victoria. She was channeling Victor. 743 00:34:34,739 --> 00:34:35,941 She meant every word. 744 00:34:36,041 --> 00:34:37,542 So what? And? 745 00:34:37,642 --> 00:34:40,812 What do you mean "and"? We're talking about my kids. 746 00:34:40,912 --> 00:34:43,648 I know. Your kids aren't naive. They're not stupid. 747 00:34:43,748 --> 00:34:45,750 They know that you fight fire with fire, 748 00:34:45,850 --> 00:34:48,820 and that's all you've done. You've just done that. 749 00:34:48,920 --> 00:34:50,722 Your kids love you. 750 00:34:50,822 --> 00:34:53,291 -That's never gonna change. -They're not babies. 751 00:34:53,391 --> 00:34:54,993 But they're still young, and you can bet your ass 752 00:34:55,093 --> 00:34:56,628 that Victor's gonna do everything he can 753 00:34:56,728 --> 00:34:58,763 to make sure that I lose custody. 754 00:34:58,863 --> 00:35:01,266 And if I lose my kids, then... 755 00:35:01,366 --> 00:35:03,768 what is this for? 756 00:35:06,671 --> 00:35:08,907 What'd you find out? 757 00:35:12,043 --> 00:35:14,746 What I found out is that... 758 00:35:14,846 --> 00:35:17,449 Phyllis and Billy Abbott... 759 00:35:17,549 --> 00:35:19,751 are still at Newman Towers. 760 00:35:19,851 --> 00:35:22,887 So it's not...over yet? 761 00:35:22,988 --> 00:35:24,489 No. 762 00:35:26,224 --> 00:35:28,827 There's still time to end this nonsense. 763 00:35:29,995 --> 00:35:33,898 Well, then we could have Newman back...tonight. 764 00:35:53,351 --> 00:35:55,954 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. 765 00:35:56,054 --> 00:35:58,957 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 766 00:35:59,057 --> 00:36:01,960 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 767 00:36:02,060 --> 00:36:05,096 Join us again for "The Young and the Restless."