1 00:00:25,726 --> 00:00:27,427 -[Christine gasps] -Oh! 2 00:00:28,328 --> 00:00:29,663 Hi! You made it! 3 00:00:29,763 --> 00:00:32,966 I did! Oh! Oh, my gosh. 4 00:00:33,066 --> 00:00:35,269 How could I not? An excuse to walk away 5 00:00:35,369 --> 00:00:38,872 from reading editor's notes and have a fun night out. 6 00:00:38,972 --> 00:00:41,675 I couldn't get here fast enough. Thank you for the invitation. 7 00:00:41,775 --> 00:00:44,044 -Yes. -So, where's Danny? 8 00:00:44,144 --> 00:00:46,513 Oh, he's dealing with some inventory 9 00:00:46,613 --> 00:00:47,881 and staffing issues. 10 00:00:47,981 --> 00:00:50,651 You know, the glamorous life of a club owner. 11 00:00:50,751 --> 00:00:52,786 But, no, he's given us a very good task. 12 00:00:52,886 --> 00:00:54,922 We have to go over the new cocktail menu 13 00:00:55,022 --> 00:00:56,557 and give honest feedback. 14 00:00:56,657 --> 00:00:58,725 Oh, my gosh, that sounds like a really serious job. 15 00:00:58,825 --> 00:01:00,627 Well, okay, I'm ready, willing, and able. 16 00:01:00,727 --> 00:01:02,129 Anything for an old friend. 17 00:01:02,229 --> 00:01:04,598 Oh, yeah, let's not use the "O" word. 18 00:01:04,698 --> 00:01:06,333 Oh. Oh, so sorry. 19 00:01:06,433 --> 00:01:09,536 All right, well, um, long time lifelong friend. 20 00:01:09,636 --> 00:01:11,572 -Yes! -This place... 21 00:01:11,672 --> 00:01:13,874 Look! It's just amazing! 22 00:01:13,974 --> 00:01:15,976 Can't believe I haven't been here yet. 23 00:01:16,076 --> 00:01:18,345 Oh. Well, yeah, the Abbotts have been 24 00:01:18,445 --> 00:01:20,280 going through a lot in their household. 25 00:01:20,380 --> 00:01:23,216 Well, yeah, another reason why 26 00:01:23,317 --> 00:01:25,252 I could really use a nice night out. 27 00:01:25,352 --> 00:01:27,888 -I'm sure. -You and me both! 28 00:01:27,988 --> 00:01:31,325 [gasps] Oh, Nina! Oh! 29 00:01:31,425 --> 00:01:33,860 My goodness! You knew she was coming? 30 00:01:33,961 --> 00:01:35,429 Yeah, I love a good surprise. 31 00:01:35,529 --> 00:01:38,098 And I love...let's see 32 00:01:38,198 --> 00:01:39,766 -what we got here. -Oh, okay! 33 00:01:39,866 --> 00:01:41,535 [overlapping chatter] 34 00:01:41,635 --> 00:01:43,337 Ooh, a "Strong Blond"? 35 00:01:43,437 --> 00:01:46,340 Let me see. It says, "Cool Tortured Soul Energy." 36 00:01:46,440 --> 00:01:48,508 Okay, what do you think that even means? 37 00:01:48,609 --> 00:01:51,411 I think I know what it means, and I think I like it. 38 00:01:51,511 --> 00:01:53,880 Ooh! Are you looking for some trouble? 39 00:01:53,981 --> 00:01:56,950 -No, me? No. Just a good time. -I'll tell you what. 40 00:01:57,050 --> 00:01:59,186 Whoever named these drinks is a writer for sure. 41 00:01:59,286 --> 00:02:02,556 Okay, so wait. Vodka, gin, and rum... 42 00:02:02,656 --> 00:02:05,258 I have to start with something way less boozy than that one. 43 00:02:05,359 --> 00:02:07,494 -No, come on! In for a penny. -NINA: Boo! 44 00:02:07,594 --> 00:02:11,632 I'm with Traci. Please, three Strong Blonds. 45 00:02:11,732 --> 00:02:14,301 Yes. And a silver fox to serve them if you have one. 46 00:02:14,401 --> 00:02:15,936 NINA: Oh, my goodness. 47 00:02:16,036 --> 00:02:17,971 It's a party. Yay! 48 00:02:18,071 --> 00:02:20,807 -[laughter] -Oh, great to be here, you guys. 49 00:02:20,907 --> 00:02:22,342 CHRISTINE: It's gonna be so fun. 50 00:02:34,921 --> 00:02:35,922 Hey, hey. 51 00:02:36,023 --> 00:02:37,124 -Hi. -Good to see ya. 52 00:02:37,224 --> 00:02:39,259 -You too. Thank you for coming. -Oh, absolutely. 53 00:02:39,359 --> 00:02:41,161 Yeah, thanks for taking the time. 54 00:02:41,261 --> 00:02:43,630 You said it was urgent, so what's going on? 55 00:02:43,730 --> 00:02:44,998 LILY: Uh, yes. 56 00:02:45,098 --> 00:02:46,767 There is something that's come up 57 00:02:46,867 --> 00:02:48,835 that could be very damaging to the family, 58 00:02:48,935 --> 00:02:50,437 and we need your help. 59 00:02:50,537 --> 00:02:53,240 Really? Okay. Why don't we talk about it, then, 60 00:02:53,340 --> 00:02:56,410 as a family, in private? 61 00:03:06,720 --> 00:03:08,689 Well, there's a sight I never thought I'd see-- 62 00:03:08,789 --> 00:03:11,625 you two sharing a drink and shockingly getting along. 63 00:03:12,726 --> 00:03:15,462 Can't wait to hear what this toast was about. 64 00:03:19,066 --> 00:03:24,037 ♪♪ 65 00:03:51,164 --> 00:03:52,999 Here's my girl. Look at you! 66 00:03:53,100 --> 00:03:55,769 My God. I missed you. 67 00:03:55,869 --> 00:03:57,337 -I missed you. -What's going on? 68 00:03:57,437 --> 00:03:59,206 Why are you here? You weren't supposed to 69 00:03:59,306 --> 00:04:00,340 be here till the weekend. 70 00:04:00,440 --> 00:04:02,676 Well, Coco's post-op test results 71 00:04:02,776 --> 00:04:04,878 were better than I expected. She got released this morning, 72 00:04:04,978 --> 00:04:06,580 and so I just took the first flight out. 73 00:04:06,680 --> 00:04:08,048 Great. Happy to hear that. 74 00:04:08,148 --> 00:04:10,117 Happy you, uh, you came home early, too. 75 00:04:10,217 --> 00:04:12,185 I see that you're really happy. 76 00:04:12,285 --> 00:04:15,055 I also see that Audra's happy too. 77 00:04:15,155 --> 00:04:17,190 You mean the toast? 78 00:04:17,290 --> 00:04:20,427 Yeah, it must be big if you two are sharing a drink. 79 00:04:20,527 --> 00:04:23,897 Big doesn't do it justice, to be honest. 80 00:04:25,432 --> 00:04:27,567 Well, can't wait to hear what it is. 81 00:04:29,436 --> 00:04:32,506 Thanks for the tip. We'll be in touch. 82 00:04:35,275 --> 00:04:36,243 Hey. 83 00:04:36,343 --> 00:04:37,711 Hey, where have you been? 84 00:04:37,811 --> 00:04:39,880 I've been leaving messages for you all afternoon. 85 00:04:39,980 --> 00:04:41,414 I spent the better part of today 86 00:04:41,515 --> 00:04:44,084 trying to kill a story one of our outlets wanted to run 87 00:04:44,184 --> 00:04:46,319 about Nick's trip to rehab. 88 00:04:46,419 --> 00:04:48,555 I thought we spread the word that nothing was supposed to 89 00:04:48,655 --> 00:04:50,457 -go out about that. -Well, this editor, 90 00:04:50,557 --> 00:04:52,192 she said that it was a compassionate take 91 00:04:52,292 --> 00:04:53,860 on Nick's troubles, but... 92 00:04:53,960 --> 00:04:56,196 -And it wasn't? -It was okay. 93 00:04:56,296 --> 00:04:58,665 But Victor would have a meltdown if we shared it, 94 00:04:58,765 --> 00:05:01,101 so I reluctantly told her no. 95 00:05:01,201 --> 00:05:03,436 Why reluctantly? 96 00:05:03,537 --> 00:05:06,373 Well, Adam, it's kinda not how journalism is supposed to go. 97 00:05:06,473 --> 00:05:09,242 Right? We're supposed to be covering stories, 98 00:05:09,342 --> 00:05:11,645 not burying them. But it's for Nick, so... 99 00:05:11,745 --> 00:05:13,880 Just--we have to be strategic. 100 00:05:13,980 --> 00:05:16,616 I know. Victor's rules. 101 00:05:18,385 --> 00:05:21,288 Who were you, uh, shaking hands with when I came in? 102 00:05:21,388 --> 00:05:26,226 That guy delivered us a story that we can run, a huge story. 103 00:05:26,326 --> 00:05:28,695 That's great. What's it about? 104 00:05:28,795 --> 00:05:31,164 More like who is it about? 105 00:05:31,264 --> 00:05:33,600 Our old friend. 106 00:05:33,700 --> 00:05:36,636 Billy Abbott. 107 00:05:42,442 --> 00:05:44,744 [Nina slurping] 108 00:05:44,845 --> 00:05:46,446 [laughter] 109 00:05:46,546 --> 00:05:47,881 That's a cocktail! 110 00:05:47,981 --> 00:05:50,851 Okay. I'll tell Danny you approve. 111 00:05:50,951 --> 00:05:54,354 [laughing] I still can't believe that he bought this place. 112 00:05:54,454 --> 00:05:56,623 Well, co-owner. Noah's still involved. 113 00:05:56,723 --> 00:05:58,625 No, no, it's one thing to manage it, 114 00:05:58,725 --> 00:06:00,694 but it's quite another to invest. 115 00:06:00,794 --> 00:06:03,496 It sounds to me like someone is determined 116 00:06:03,597 --> 00:06:05,765 -to put down roots. I would not have thought 117 00:06:05,866 --> 00:06:07,834 he could stay in one place for long. 118 00:06:07,934 --> 00:06:09,970 I know. Give up life on the road 119 00:06:10,070 --> 00:06:11,872 and all those groupies. 120 00:06:11,972 --> 00:06:14,608 The roar of the crowd, the autograph seekers. 121 00:06:14,708 --> 00:06:18,044 Gosh, Cricket, I think he might be serious. 122 00:06:18,144 --> 00:06:20,947 Oh, you tease, but I had my doubts. 123 00:06:21,047 --> 00:06:23,750 What? I'm sorry, were you at your wedding? 124 00:06:23,850 --> 00:06:25,719 [laughing] We heard the vows. 125 00:06:25,819 --> 00:06:28,021 We saw the puppy dog eyes. He's crazy about you. 126 00:06:28,121 --> 00:06:29,990 Not his commitment to me, silly. 127 00:06:30,090 --> 00:06:31,358 -Oh. -Talking about music 128 00:06:31,458 --> 00:06:33,894 is Danny's soul. I just... 129 00:06:33,994 --> 00:06:35,929 I thought he'd think this was a good idea 130 00:06:36,029 --> 00:06:38,331 and then a week later be bored of it. 131 00:06:38,431 --> 00:06:41,134 But wait. He can still write and play. 132 00:06:41,234 --> 00:06:43,803 You sound just like him. 133 00:06:43,904 --> 00:06:46,339 Christine, you just showed us that amazing, 134 00:06:46,439 --> 00:06:48,575 amazing performance space. 135 00:06:48,675 --> 00:06:50,610 Oh, yeah. Maybe you'd like to perform 136 00:06:50,710 --> 00:06:52,479 -in that performance space. -NINA: Yes! 137 00:06:52,579 --> 00:06:54,781 Please do. I would come back for that. 138 00:06:54,881 --> 00:06:56,516 Not what I said. Not what I said. 139 00:06:56,616 --> 00:07:00,320 Aw! Those concerts were so fun. 140 00:07:00,420 --> 00:07:03,123 Yeah. Some of them were before we were even a thing. 141 00:07:03,223 --> 00:07:05,025 You know, those shows-- I am convinced 142 00:07:05,125 --> 00:07:06,559 that's where you fell for him. 143 00:07:06,660 --> 00:07:08,929 Although you were probably pretty busy 144 00:07:09,029 --> 00:07:10,664 trying to keep me out of trouble. 145 00:07:10,764 --> 00:07:12,699 Ha ha ha. You know my favorite part? 146 00:07:12,799 --> 00:07:15,001 He would sneak in some social messages. 147 00:07:15,101 --> 00:07:16,569 -Yeah. -Remember you spoke about 148 00:07:16,670 --> 00:07:18,371 -drinking and driving? -Yes, I did. 149 00:07:18,471 --> 00:07:20,440 I like to think it made an impact. 150 00:07:20,540 --> 00:07:22,709 And that was before rideshare days. 151 00:07:22,809 --> 00:07:24,811 I'm so glad the kids have that option now. 152 00:07:24,911 --> 00:07:27,881 -Um, not just kids. -Yeah, right? 153 00:07:27,981 --> 00:07:29,683 [laughter] 154 00:07:29,783 --> 00:07:31,184 No, when you think about it, 155 00:07:31,284 --> 00:07:33,186 he's following in the family's footsteps. 156 00:07:33,286 --> 00:07:34,654 You know, you're talking about Gina's. 157 00:07:34,754 --> 00:07:36,656 -I am. -You're right! That was a really 158 00:07:36,756 --> 00:07:37,991 -special, special place. -I'm also saying 159 00:07:38,091 --> 00:07:41,528 you've got to warm up your vocal cords. 160 00:07:41,628 --> 00:07:43,530 No, what we've got to do is get back on track. 161 00:07:43,630 --> 00:07:45,865 We have got a lot of cocktails to go through. 162 00:07:45,966 --> 00:07:48,001 Then let's divide and conquer, 163 00:07:48,101 --> 00:07:50,003 'cause if we keep ordering the same drink, 164 00:07:50,103 --> 00:07:51,771 we're gonna have to order that rideshare 165 00:07:51,871 --> 00:07:54,674 before we even finish our test. So... 166 00:07:54,774 --> 00:07:56,276 -Okay, what do we got? -Uh... 167 00:07:56,376 --> 00:07:59,112 next on the list is Unchained Melody for me. 168 00:07:59,212 --> 00:08:00,814 And I'm Laissez Faire. 169 00:08:00,914 --> 00:08:02,649 And--well, this one stops traffic. 170 00:08:02,749 --> 00:08:05,952 "One Night Stand: Look into the bartender's eyes 171 00:08:06,052 --> 00:08:07,988 and tell him your deepest desires." 172 00:08:08,088 --> 00:08:10,790 You know, I saw how the Silver Fox was eyeing you. 173 00:08:10,890 --> 00:08:12,792 You've got to order that one. 174 00:08:12,892 --> 00:08:14,894 -[laughter] -Done and done. 175 00:08:14,995 --> 00:08:19,399 -All righty! -Okay! Here we go! 176 00:08:19,499 --> 00:08:21,534 Devon, pretending that Cane is not sitting here 177 00:08:21,634 --> 00:08:24,137 -does not help anything. -I know exactly where he is. 178 00:08:24,237 --> 00:08:26,139 -I'm not pretending. -Okay, good. 'Cause I want him 179 00:08:26,239 --> 00:08:28,408 to be here--he's already been a huge help to me. 180 00:08:28,508 --> 00:08:31,544 I'm sure if helping you benefits him, then he's doing it. 181 00:08:31,644 --> 00:08:33,246 -All right, hang on-- -And listen. No, listen. 182 00:08:33,346 --> 00:08:34,848 I will do anything in the world to help you. 183 00:08:34,948 --> 00:08:37,183 I just don't need him a part of the... 184 00:08:37,283 --> 00:08:38,818 Look, you don't like me. I get it. 185 00:08:38,918 --> 00:08:40,653 I don't know what gave you that idea. 186 00:08:40,754 --> 00:08:42,322 You wanna protect your sister, Devon? 187 00:08:42,422 --> 00:08:44,624 -I'm not the enemy here. -Well, that'd be a first. 188 00:08:44,724 --> 00:08:46,192 I'm not convinced you're a good person 189 00:08:46,292 --> 00:08:47,627 just 'cause you gave Malcolm some stem cells. 190 00:08:47,727 --> 00:08:49,629 -I'm not claiming to be. -I hope not. 191 00:08:49,729 --> 00:08:51,531 'Cause you caused a lot of people a lot of pain. 192 00:08:51,631 --> 00:08:52,799 Yeah, mistakes that I've owned up to. 193 00:08:52,899 --> 00:08:54,267 How many times have we had this conversation, Devon? 194 00:08:54,367 --> 00:08:56,636 I didn't help Malcolm because I wanted something. 195 00:08:56,736 --> 00:08:58,271 I did it just to help him. 196 00:08:58,371 --> 00:08:59,739 And now I'm doing the same thing for Lily. 197 00:08:59,839 --> 00:09:01,107 But what's in it for you, though? 198 00:09:01,207 --> 00:09:03,309 He doesn't listen. You--you don't listen, Devon. 199 00:09:03,410 --> 00:09:05,545 I'm listening loud and clear. I just know who you are. 200 00:09:05,645 --> 00:09:06,946 -Okay, Devon, please. -I'm onto your angle. 201 00:09:07,047 --> 00:09:08,415 -You got into Chancellor. -Please, that is enough. 202 00:09:08,515 --> 00:09:10,283 Trying to get into Winters? 'Cause that's not gonna happen. 203 00:09:10,383 --> 00:09:12,419 I'm still on the board. 204 00:09:12,519 --> 00:09:14,087 -I don't know what to say. -Okay. 205 00:09:14,187 --> 00:09:17,290 Devon, you made it very clear that you don't like Cane. 206 00:09:17,390 --> 00:09:20,126 But can you please put your feelings aside and help us? 207 00:09:20,226 --> 00:09:21,561 [laughs] It's "us" now? 208 00:09:21,661 --> 00:09:24,064 You guys are an "us" again? You're on a team? 209 00:09:24,164 --> 00:09:26,666 I don't know if I wanna play for this team, guys. 210 00:09:26,766 --> 00:09:27,967 Really? You don't wanna help us? Okay, fine. 211 00:09:28,068 --> 00:09:29,235 What about your grandmother? 212 00:09:29,335 --> 00:09:32,005 'Cause it's her company that's on the line. 213 00:09:36,676 --> 00:09:38,445 Nope. Nope. Absolutely not. 214 00:09:38,545 --> 00:09:40,280 -Chelsea. -I am not gonna be part of 215 00:09:40,380 --> 00:09:42,615 another one of Victor's hatchet jobs against Billy. 216 00:09:42,715 --> 00:09:44,884 -I'm just not gonna do it. -This is not personal. 217 00:09:44,984 --> 00:09:46,352 It's business. 218 00:09:46,453 --> 00:09:49,089 This is Victor we're talking about. It is always personal. 219 00:09:49,189 --> 00:09:52,559 I'm not even sure that Pops knows about this. 220 00:09:52,659 --> 00:09:54,427 -What do you mean? -Exactly what I said. 221 00:09:54,527 --> 00:09:56,863 This has nothing to do with Victor. 222 00:09:56,963 --> 00:09:58,965 At least not directly. 223 00:09:59,065 --> 00:10:01,334 What's it about then? 224 00:10:01,434 --> 00:10:04,404 Apparently, decades ago, there was a secret agreement 225 00:10:04,504 --> 00:10:06,372 that happened at Chancellor, 226 00:10:06,473 --> 00:10:09,275 a forfeited loan or something. I don't have all the details. 227 00:10:09,375 --> 00:10:10,877 But the kicker is 228 00:10:10,977 --> 00:10:13,746 it seems to have given control of the company 229 00:10:13,847 --> 00:10:15,648 to the Abbott family. 230 00:10:16,883 --> 00:10:19,052 I'm sorry. It did what? 231 00:10:19,152 --> 00:10:21,621 Yes. Pretty huge, huh? 232 00:10:21,721 --> 00:10:24,791 -How do you know this? -Well, my source found out 233 00:10:24,891 --> 00:10:26,659 because Billy's lawyer were requesting 234 00:10:26,759 --> 00:10:29,229 decades-old bank records and financial statements. 235 00:10:29,329 --> 00:10:31,598 He did a deeper dive and he found out about the deal. 236 00:10:31,698 --> 00:10:33,466 When did this happen? 237 00:10:33,566 --> 00:10:36,536 It's happening right now. Billy's lawyers are involved. 238 00:10:36,636 --> 00:10:39,172 Lily's got her team trying to discredit the information. 239 00:10:39,272 --> 00:10:41,407 I'm telling you. 240 00:10:41,508 --> 00:10:45,011 This has the makings of a huge scale epic war. 241 00:10:45,111 --> 00:10:46,379 And for a positive change, 242 00:10:46,479 --> 00:10:48,248 one that does not involve our family. 243 00:10:48,348 --> 00:10:50,450 Yeah, but we won't be able to break the story. 244 00:10:50,550 --> 00:10:53,620 I mean, won't Billy give the story to Spectra-Charles? 245 00:10:53,720 --> 00:10:55,889 Not if we get there first. 246 00:10:58,858 --> 00:11:01,694 I am gonna head out and let you two catch up. 247 00:11:01,794 --> 00:11:03,863 You don't have to leave, Audra. 248 00:11:03,963 --> 00:11:06,132 Well, I think this is a conversation 249 00:11:06,232 --> 00:11:08,468 the two of you need to have privately. 250 00:11:08,568 --> 00:11:10,670 How much do you already know? 251 00:11:10,770 --> 00:11:13,039 Uh, enough to understand 252 00:11:13,139 --> 00:11:15,175 that it's a very good thing you came home. 253 00:11:15,275 --> 00:11:17,577 -Thank you for the champagne. -Of course. 254 00:11:17,677 --> 00:11:19,879 Welcome home! Call me later. 255 00:11:19,979 --> 00:11:21,481 I will. 256 00:11:21,581 --> 00:11:23,650 -BILLY: Bye. -Bye. 257 00:11:26,486 --> 00:11:28,555 What's with all the mystery? 258 00:11:28,655 --> 00:11:31,024 Before we get into all that, how are you feeling? 259 00:11:31,124 --> 00:11:32,425 -I'm fine. -Okay. 260 00:11:32,525 --> 00:11:34,561 And how's this baby of ours? 261 00:11:34,661 --> 00:11:36,129 -Uh, very good. -Getting bigger. 262 00:11:36,229 --> 00:11:38,731 Definitely bigger. Kicking a lot. 263 00:11:38,831 --> 00:11:40,733 -No. -Mm-hmm. 264 00:11:40,833 --> 00:11:42,936 Stop dodging my question. 265 00:11:43,036 --> 00:11:46,139 It's big, okay, and it's good. 266 00:11:46,239 --> 00:11:48,908 In fact, it's great news... 267 00:11:49,008 --> 00:11:51,678 and you'll never believe how I got it. 268 00:11:58,251 --> 00:11:59,552 TRACI: Okay. 269 00:12:00,820 --> 00:12:03,423 -So? -So, I've... 270 00:12:03,523 --> 00:12:05,024 ordered our drinks and he's gonna bring them. 271 00:12:05,124 --> 00:12:06,859 -Oh-- -That's not what she meant, 272 00:12:06,960 --> 00:12:08,962 -and you know it. -All right, all right. 273 00:12:09,062 --> 00:12:11,831 I looked into his eyes and I said, 274 00:12:11,931 --> 00:12:13,866 "I want to fall in love..." 275 00:12:13,967 --> 00:12:16,002 -Yes! -You did not. 276 00:12:16,102 --> 00:12:19,639 "...with something smooth and sensual and spicy!" 277 00:12:19,739 --> 00:12:21,407 I love this for you. 278 00:12:21,507 --> 00:12:23,009 All right, tell us. Tell us everything. 279 00:12:23,109 --> 00:12:25,378 -How's everything going in LA? -Uh, it's good. 280 00:12:25,478 --> 00:12:27,380 It's, um, just, you know, it's been a little hard 281 00:12:27,480 --> 00:12:29,716 after losing Chance. 282 00:12:29,816 --> 00:12:31,417 -Oh, of course. -But, um, 283 00:12:31,517 --> 00:12:34,254 I kind of actually, uh, found someone 284 00:12:34,354 --> 00:12:36,456 who makes it slightly easier. 285 00:12:36,556 --> 00:12:38,191 Wait a second. 286 00:12:38,291 --> 00:12:40,026 How come I haven't heard about this? 287 00:12:40,126 --> 00:12:43,196 Well, it was early days, and I wanted to see if it stuck. 288 00:12:43,296 --> 00:12:46,899 We actually met in a grief recovery class. 289 00:12:47,000 --> 00:12:50,670 Oh. You know, I'm sorry if I brought the conversation down. 290 00:12:50,770 --> 00:12:53,539 No, I love remembering him and I love talking about him. 291 00:12:53,640 --> 00:12:55,608 -You know that. -That's absolutely true. 292 00:12:55,708 --> 00:12:57,977 It's nice to remember those people that we've lost. 293 00:12:58,077 --> 00:13:00,413 -That's right. -So, yeah. 294 00:13:00,513 --> 00:13:02,882 He's kinda great. Um... 295 00:13:02,982 --> 00:13:07,220 We laugh and we cry, and it's really amazing 296 00:13:07,320 --> 00:13:09,522 to be with someone who understands 297 00:13:09,622 --> 00:13:11,758 that those two things can happen 298 00:13:11,858 --> 00:13:13,559 in a span of about a minute. 299 00:13:13,660 --> 00:13:15,194 -I love this for you! -Yeah. 300 00:13:15,295 --> 00:13:17,563 I kinda love it for me too. 301 00:13:17,664 --> 00:13:18,765 Thank you. 302 00:13:20,066 --> 00:13:23,069 -Oh, my God. -What? What's wrong? 303 00:13:23,169 --> 00:13:25,672 -Oh-- -How have we not discussed this? 304 00:13:25,772 --> 00:13:30,176 Well, you know, he's done a lot of things for me, you guys. 305 00:13:30,276 --> 00:13:33,079 Thank goodness one of the things he sacrificed was the mullet. 306 00:13:33,179 --> 00:13:34,814 [laughter] 307 00:13:34,914 --> 00:13:37,517 -Oh, thank you. -Thank you very much. 308 00:13:37,617 --> 00:13:40,153 CHRISTINE: Appreciate it. I think... 309 00:13:41,587 --> 00:13:45,692 We'll use the "O" word in my toast and say... 310 00:13:45,792 --> 00:13:47,927 to old friends. 311 00:13:48,027 --> 00:13:50,763 -Aw. And to new ones. -And... 312 00:13:50,863 --> 00:13:53,232 to the friends we haven't even met yet. 313 00:13:53,333 --> 00:13:55,768 -Aw, cheers. -Cheers. 314 00:13:56,803 --> 00:13:58,371 Okay. Here we go. 315 00:13:58,471 --> 00:14:00,673 -Smells good. -NINA: Mmm! 316 00:14:00,773 --> 00:14:02,041 -Oh, wow. -Yeah. 317 00:14:02,141 --> 00:14:03,376 -Yep. -Mmm. Mmm. 318 00:14:03,476 --> 00:14:05,611 You know, now that I think about it, 319 00:14:05,712 --> 00:14:07,747 Sally probably doesn't even have the story yet. 320 00:14:07,847 --> 00:14:09,716 Well, Billy's probably slow-playing it 321 00:14:09,816 --> 00:14:11,751 because he knows once he mentions Chancellor 322 00:14:11,851 --> 00:14:13,252 she's gonna go ballistic. 323 00:14:13,353 --> 00:14:15,054 And why wouldn't he want Spectra-Charles 324 00:14:15,154 --> 00:14:16,589 to get a jump on the story? 325 00:14:16,689 --> 00:14:18,825 They would massage it in his favor. 326 00:14:18,925 --> 00:14:21,327 Same reason. Because he's worried how she's gonna react. 327 00:14:22,562 --> 00:14:25,431 And if I may have a little editorial comment... 328 00:14:26,632 --> 00:14:27,900 By all means. 329 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:29,969 He would deserve every bit of it. 330 00:14:30,069 --> 00:14:33,573 Including her walking out the door. 331 00:14:33,673 --> 00:14:36,142 She's not leaving him, Adam. They're having a baby together. 332 00:14:36,242 --> 00:14:38,511 Well, I can wish, can't I? 333 00:14:38,611 --> 00:14:41,547 I just can't stop thinking about Jack 334 00:14:41,647 --> 00:14:43,783 and all the Abbotts, how they're handling this. 335 00:14:43,883 --> 00:14:45,551 I can't imagine very well, 336 00:14:45,651 --> 00:14:47,653 given everything that they've been through lately. 337 00:14:47,754 --> 00:14:49,555 Yeah. What about Cane and Lily? 338 00:14:49,655 --> 00:14:52,692 They are not gonna give up Chancellor without a fight. 339 00:14:52,792 --> 00:14:56,529 This is gonna get real messy real fast. 340 00:14:57,730 --> 00:14:59,065 Yeah. 341 00:15:00,700 --> 00:15:03,202 Isn't it great? 342 00:15:03,302 --> 00:15:05,204 So Billy was never really interested 343 00:15:05,304 --> 00:15:06,639 in working for me at Chancellor. 344 00:15:06,739 --> 00:15:08,808 He was just using the offer as a way to... 345 00:15:08,908 --> 00:15:11,544 get in and dig up what he found. 346 00:15:11,644 --> 00:15:14,447 Which our lawyers are telling us seems legitimate. 347 00:15:14,547 --> 00:15:16,582 That the Abbotts own Chancellor? 348 00:15:16,682 --> 00:15:18,184 That's what they claim. 349 00:15:18,284 --> 00:15:19,685 Yeah. And Billy's already walking around 350 00:15:19,786 --> 00:15:21,754 like he owns the place. 351 00:15:21,854 --> 00:15:23,222 I'm sure he is. 352 00:15:23,322 --> 00:15:24,490 Thank you very much. 353 00:15:24,590 --> 00:15:26,058 Hey, good job bringing Billy on board. 354 00:15:26,159 --> 00:15:27,727 I told you that was gonna work out. 355 00:15:27,827 --> 00:15:29,295 You know, I made a mistake, Devon. 356 00:15:29,395 --> 00:15:30,563 -[laughing] -Yeah? You wanna pile on? 357 00:15:30,663 --> 00:15:31,864 Go ahead. Have you ever made a mistake? 358 00:15:31,964 --> 00:15:34,033 We don't need to play the blame game, okay? 359 00:15:34,133 --> 00:15:35,868 We have to figure out a way to fight this. 360 00:15:35,968 --> 00:15:37,570 Right. Okay. I'm sorry. 361 00:15:37,670 --> 00:15:39,972 So, uh, 362 00:15:40,072 --> 00:15:42,008 [laughs] where do we stand? 363 00:15:42,108 --> 00:15:44,977 Billy's claiming that he has all the goods, or what? 364 00:15:45,077 --> 00:15:46,512 I mean, he might have some of the facts, 365 00:15:46,612 --> 00:15:48,247 but we're not just gonna roll over. 366 00:15:48,347 --> 00:15:49,749 Well, facts matter, though. 367 00:15:49,849 --> 00:15:51,250 'Cause Katherine and John Abbott, 368 00:15:51,350 --> 00:15:53,219 they were really close. They were good friends. 369 00:15:53,319 --> 00:15:54,620 And I can't imagine a scenario 370 00:15:54,720 --> 00:15:56,923 where she just wouldn't pay a debt back to him. 371 00:15:57,023 --> 00:15:58,724 She keep any records or paperwork for this? 372 00:15:58,825 --> 00:16:01,093 Uh, attorneys couldn't find anything. 373 00:16:01,194 --> 00:16:03,830 Yeah, and Katherine and Phillip are gone, John Abbott's gone. 374 00:16:03,930 --> 00:16:06,632 We have no way of knowing who knew what or did what. 375 00:16:08,134 --> 00:16:10,069 I mean... 376 00:16:10,169 --> 00:16:12,872 I feel like I got to know Katherine pretty well 377 00:16:12,972 --> 00:16:15,441 when I found out she was my grandma, 378 00:16:15,541 --> 00:16:19,245 and I think that if she knew about this today 379 00:16:19,345 --> 00:16:21,881 she would honor the agreement. 380 00:16:21,981 --> 00:16:24,050 Which is what I think the two of you should do. 381 00:16:24,150 --> 00:16:26,085 LILY: I'm sorry...[huffs] 382 00:16:26,185 --> 00:16:28,354 Are you saying that we should just... 383 00:16:28,454 --> 00:16:31,757 give up and let Billy win? 384 00:16:38,464 --> 00:16:41,367 When you say "friends we haven't met yet," 385 00:16:41,467 --> 00:16:43,202 does that mean that you're ready for more than 386 00:16:43,302 --> 00:16:46,339 just a "one night stand" with the Silver Fox over there? 387 00:16:46,439 --> 00:16:48,608 It's the name of a cocktail. 388 00:16:48,708 --> 00:16:50,910 And the way he delivered that drink with so much subtext. 389 00:16:51,010 --> 00:16:52,345 -NINA: He really, really did. -No, stop it! 390 00:16:52,445 --> 00:16:55,147 -You two are making me blush! -Seriously. 391 00:16:55,248 --> 00:16:57,416 Are you ready for your next chapter? 392 00:16:58,518 --> 00:17:00,953 [sighs] Ohh, you guys. 393 00:17:01,053 --> 00:17:03,623 Now, Martin did a real number on me. 394 00:17:03,723 --> 00:17:05,091 Oh, gosh. I'm so sorry. 395 00:17:05,191 --> 00:17:07,393 That guy is a maniac. 396 00:17:07,493 --> 00:17:09,061 May he rot in prison. 397 00:17:09,161 --> 00:17:11,664 And I had to come face to face with him not too long ago. 398 00:17:11,764 --> 00:17:13,766 Mm! Why? 399 00:17:13,866 --> 00:17:16,969 It's kind of a long story, but it involves helping Diane, 400 00:17:17,069 --> 00:17:19,305 and we did it, I was able to get the information 401 00:17:19,405 --> 00:17:20,706 we needed out of him. 402 00:17:20,806 --> 00:17:23,042 How was that talking to him again? 403 00:17:23,142 --> 00:17:24,911 It was terrifying. 404 00:17:25,011 --> 00:17:27,780 And infuriating, and... 405 00:17:27,880 --> 00:17:30,116 kind of cathartic in this really weird way. 406 00:17:30,216 --> 00:17:32,652 So he tried all the Martin BS on me, 407 00:17:32,752 --> 00:17:35,521 and when it was all over, I thought about it. 408 00:17:35,621 --> 00:17:38,324 And he's a sick, sick man. 409 00:17:38,424 --> 00:17:40,693 And he's weak for manipulating people-- 410 00:17:40,793 --> 00:17:42,929 myself included. 411 00:17:43,029 --> 00:17:45,331 But I also realized that everything that happened-- 412 00:17:45,431 --> 00:17:48,100 it wasn't my fault. It was his. 413 00:17:48,200 --> 00:17:49,502 Yeah. Absolutely. 414 00:17:49,602 --> 00:17:51,003 Hear, hear. 415 00:17:51,103 --> 00:17:53,806 So if you say am I ready for-- I don't know. 416 00:17:53,906 --> 00:17:55,508 But I will say this. 417 00:17:55,608 --> 00:17:59,779 I'm open to whatever the future holds 418 00:17:59,879 --> 00:18:02,848 because I deserve love. 419 00:18:02,949 --> 00:18:04,784 -Aw. -Yes, you do. 420 00:18:04,884 --> 00:18:06,319 -We all do. -I will toast to that. 421 00:18:06,419 --> 00:18:09,488 No, wait. It's bad luck to toast on an empty glass. 422 00:18:09,589 --> 00:18:11,357 -Oh, well, you know what? -What? 423 00:18:11,457 --> 00:18:12,959 So little time, so many cocktails. 424 00:18:13,059 --> 00:18:14,827 -Pick something. Pick something! -NINA: What's next? 425 00:18:14,927 --> 00:18:16,495 Oh, boy. Okay. 426 00:18:16,596 --> 00:18:18,965 Wait, hold on. Let me have this first. 427 00:18:20,633 --> 00:18:22,501 -What? -That smug smile 428 00:18:22,602 --> 00:18:24,136 you're wearing right now. 429 00:18:24,236 --> 00:18:25,571 Better not be you thinking of a way 430 00:18:25,671 --> 00:18:27,707 to stick it to Billy yet again. 431 00:18:27,807 --> 00:18:30,343 It's just an added extra little benefit. 432 00:18:30,443 --> 00:18:32,345 This is about reporting on a story, Adam, 433 00:18:32,445 --> 00:18:34,113 not twisting the knife. 434 00:18:34,213 --> 00:18:37,116 And that is what I am planning on doing. 435 00:18:37,216 --> 00:18:38,884 Hell, this thing may even end up 436 00:18:38,985 --> 00:18:40,653 turning out positively for Billy. 437 00:18:40,753 --> 00:18:43,189 Oh, really? And how would that work? 438 00:18:43,289 --> 00:18:44,857 If his plan actually goes through, 439 00:18:44,957 --> 00:18:46,959 I mean, what a triumph. 440 00:18:47,059 --> 00:18:48,527 Think about it--the guy 441 00:18:48,628 --> 00:18:50,763 digs through a dusty pile of old papers 442 00:18:50,863 --> 00:18:52,865 and he comes up with the winning lottery ticket. 443 00:18:52,965 --> 00:18:55,301 I mean, he's like the comeback kid, 444 00:18:55,401 --> 00:18:58,237 a loser who finally drew aces. 445 00:18:58,337 --> 00:19:00,840 And you would cover it that way? 446 00:19:00,940 --> 00:19:03,843 Yeah, you're right. I doubt my father would approve 447 00:19:03,943 --> 00:19:06,612 of us saying anything positively about the business acumen 448 00:19:06,712 --> 00:19:08,280 -of Billy Abbott. -No way. 449 00:19:08,381 --> 00:19:10,316 He does not wanna give him any credit. 450 00:19:10,416 --> 00:19:12,918 He would just say it's a lucky stab in the dark. 451 00:19:13,019 --> 00:19:15,187 And he'd be right about that. 452 00:19:15,287 --> 00:19:17,056 In the end, this isn't gonna change anything. 453 00:19:17,156 --> 00:19:19,659 I mean, whatever spoils Billy walks away from this time, 454 00:19:19,759 --> 00:19:22,728 he's just gonna crash and burn like he always does. 455 00:19:22,828 --> 00:19:24,730 So that's gonna be our angle? 456 00:19:24,830 --> 00:19:28,901 No. That's a story for another day. 457 00:19:29,001 --> 00:19:32,638 One I'm sure we'll be reporting on very soon. 458 00:19:32,738 --> 00:19:34,206 But in the meantime, 459 00:19:34,306 --> 00:19:37,009 this could give the new and improved Newman Media brand 460 00:19:37,109 --> 00:19:39,545 a much-needed shot in the arm. 461 00:19:39,645 --> 00:19:43,182 And be somewhat of an embarrassment to our competition 462 00:19:43,282 --> 00:19:46,519 whose CEO is Billy's fiancée 463 00:19:46,619 --> 00:19:49,789 and the mother of his soon-to-be child. 464 00:19:49,889 --> 00:19:52,391 It does not get any juicier than that. 465 00:19:52,491 --> 00:19:55,261 I admit, it will make a splash. 466 00:19:55,361 --> 00:19:56,996 We just have to, uh, 467 00:19:57,096 --> 00:19:59,999 confirm the legitimacy of it all. 468 00:20:00,099 --> 00:20:02,902 I was actually hoping that you would take the lead on that. 469 00:20:04,704 --> 00:20:07,807 Talk to Billy, get his version. 470 00:20:07,907 --> 00:20:10,509 Directly from the source. 471 00:20:11,744 --> 00:20:13,379 I knew my mother was hiding something. 472 00:20:13,479 --> 00:20:16,482 I just didn't know what it was or what I would find. 473 00:20:16,582 --> 00:20:17,850 Yeah, I knew you believed that. 474 00:20:17,950 --> 00:20:19,752 So you're saying that you found something? 475 00:20:19,852 --> 00:20:21,821 Yeah, yeah. 476 00:20:21,921 --> 00:20:23,989 Sorry. I, um... 477 00:20:24,090 --> 00:20:25,691 it's been a lot the last couple days, 478 00:20:25,791 --> 00:20:28,194 and I kinda forgot who I told and who I didn't tell. 479 00:20:28,294 --> 00:20:30,062 And apparently now, that includes Audra, 480 00:20:30,162 --> 00:20:32,098 who you previously had little to no contact with. 481 00:20:32,198 --> 00:20:33,999 Audra saw me there at the bar 482 00:20:34,100 --> 00:20:36,869 and, uh, we started talking, and it kinda just slipped out. 483 00:20:36,969 --> 00:20:38,437 But I couldn't wait for you to get home 484 00:20:38,537 --> 00:20:40,306 so I could share this with you. 485 00:20:40,406 --> 00:20:41,674 Well, I'm home, so... 486 00:20:41,774 --> 00:20:45,811 Okay, um...okay, here's the short story. 487 00:20:45,911 --> 00:20:48,681 My father, John Abbott, made a substantial loan 488 00:20:48,781 --> 00:20:51,050 to Phillip Chancellor 489 00:20:51,150 --> 00:20:54,086 because Chancellor Industries was about to go under. 490 00:20:54,186 --> 00:20:57,356 Part of the deal was if the loan was not paid back in full 491 00:20:57,456 --> 00:21:00,493 within the time frame, then John, or his heirs, 492 00:21:00,593 --> 00:21:02,528 would take full ownership and control 493 00:21:02,628 --> 00:21:04,764 of Chancellor Industries. 494 00:21:04,864 --> 00:21:07,299 The loan was never paid back. 495 00:21:07,399 --> 00:21:10,436 -So what does that mean? -Everything. 496 00:21:10,536 --> 00:21:14,306 I don't believe Katherine Chancellor knew about the loan. 497 00:21:14,406 --> 00:21:16,909 And then when Phillip died, and of course, my father died, 498 00:21:17,009 --> 00:21:20,012 it kinda just, you know, went away, but there was... 499 00:21:20,112 --> 00:21:21,714 one person that knew. 500 00:21:21,814 --> 00:21:23,315 My mother. 501 00:21:23,415 --> 00:21:27,419 And she kept it secret for years and years. 502 00:21:27,520 --> 00:21:30,489 And she did everything in her power to keep me out of control 503 00:21:30,589 --> 00:21:32,792 at Chancellor. She cheated me and my family 504 00:21:32,892 --> 00:21:34,794 out of something that was rightfully ours. 505 00:21:34,894 --> 00:21:36,228 Plus, she'd make me feel paranoid 506 00:21:36,328 --> 00:21:39,064 any time I questioned her faith or belief or... 507 00:21:40,833 --> 00:21:44,170 It was all part of her scam, Sally. 508 00:21:45,204 --> 00:21:47,206 But that ends now. 509 00:21:47,306 --> 00:21:50,242 I'm taking over Chancellor Industries. 510 00:21:50,342 --> 00:21:53,746 And there's nothing she or anyone else can do about it. 511 00:21:55,981 --> 00:21:58,984 I don't really see this as a win or lose situation, Lily. 512 00:21:59,084 --> 00:22:00,986 John Abbott bailed out the company years ago. 513 00:22:01,086 --> 00:22:04,256 The loan was never repaid, so the Abbotts own Chancellor. 514 00:22:04,356 --> 00:22:07,693 Wow, that's a really... simple view, don't you think? 515 00:22:07,793 --> 00:22:10,830 Am I missing a part of the story here? I mean-- 516 00:22:10,930 --> 00:22:12,698 Listen, Chancellor has been through 517 00:22:12,798 --> 00:22:15,267 multiple changes in ownership since this whole deal was made 518 00:22:15,367 --> 00:22:17,102 between John Abbott and Phillip Chancellor. 519 00:22:17,203 --> 00:22:18,871 Including the Winters merger, yeah? 520 00:22:18,971 --> 00:22:22,141 So how could you possibly begin to sort all that out? 521 00:22:22,241 --> 00:22:24,443 You don't, Cane. 522 00:22:24,543 --> 00:22:26,412 -LILY: You don't? -No. 523 00:22:26,512 --> 00:22:29,915 So you wouldn't fight if this were your company? 524 00:22:30,015 --> 00:22:31,684 I would not fight. If the cards were stacked 525 00:22:31,784 --> 00:22:33,552 against me this high, why would I? 526 00:22:33,652 --> 00:22:36,155 Really? You don't think Katherine would fight? 527 00:22:36,255 --> 00:22:39,124 -I can't speak for Katherine. -Oh--[laughs] sorry. 528 00:22:39,225 --> 00:22:40,526 You can't speak for Kath-- 529 00:22:40,626 --> 00:22:42,294 you were speaking for her five minutes ago. 530 00:22:42,394 --> 00:22:44,697 -What are you talking about? -You asked for my opinion. 531 00:22:44,797 --> 00:22:46,899 Right? You asked for my opinion and what I would do 532 00:22:46,999 --> 00:22:49,101 and I gave you my answer, but I feel like you don't like it. 533 00:22:49,201 --> 00:22:50,703 'Cause I don't think it's true. 534 00:22:50,803 --> 00:22:53,172 You know that Katherine would have fought to keep the company, 535 00:22:53,272 --> 00:22:55,841 and you're telling us to just hand Billy the keys 536 00:22:55,941 --> 00:22:57,142 and walk away? 537 00:22:57,243 --> 00:22:58,844 That is what I'm telling you. 538 00:22:58,944 --> 00:23:01,814 I don't believe you. I think the real reason 539 00:23:01,914 --> 00:23:04,083 is that you don't like that Cane's in charge of Chancellor, 540 00:23:04,183 --> 00:23:06,118 and I think it's affecting your judgment. 541 00:23:06,218 --> 00:23:07,319 My judgment's just fine. 542 00:23:07,419 --> 00:23:08,721 I'm starting to worry about yours. 543 00:23:08,821 --> 00:23:09,922 You're worried about my judgment? 544 00:23:10,022 --> 00:23:11,223 -Really? Mine? -Yes. 545 00:23:11,323 --> 00:23:13,058 'Cause you're getting really worked up about something 546 00:23:13,158 --> 00:23:14,460 that you don't need. 547 00:23:14,560 --> 00:23:16,395 You don't need Chancellor. 548 00:23:16,495 --> 00:23:18,030 I put you in complete control of Winters 549 00:23:18,130 --> 00:23:20,666 'cause I'm stepping away, Nate's going back to medicine, 550 00:23:20,766 --> 00:23:22,768 and you promised us that your full focus 551 00:23:22,868 --> 00:23:24,603 would be on our family's company. 552 00:23:24,703 --> 00:23:28,340 So is that true or am I wrong to assume so? 553 00:23:34,613 --> 00:23:36,315 -Love you! -Bye! 554 00:23:36,415 --> 00:23:37,850 Can you believe it? 555 00:23:37,950 --> 00:23:40,052 We got our cocktails served by Danny Romalotti live, 556 00:23:40,152 --> 00:23:42,321 -in person! -Right back to work. 557 00:23:42,421 --> 00:23:46,358 Who knew that being a club owner was as demanding as being a DA? 558 00:23:46,458 --> 00:23:48,761 I'm just glad he didn't bring the mullet back with him. 559 00:23:48,861 --> 00:23:50,262 -CHRISTINE: [laughs] Yeah. -But seriously, 560 00:23:50,362 --> 00:23:52,498 he does really seem like he's in his element. 561 00:23:52,598 --> 00:23:56,168 He is really happy. Let's... [moans] just hope it lasts. 562 00:23:56,268 --> 00:23:58,604 -Oh, now, don't do that. -Do what? 563 00:23:58,704 --> 00:24:00,439 Wait for the other shoe to drop. 564 00:24:00,539 --> 00:24:03,409 She's absolutely right. He does seem perfectly happy. 565 00:24:03,509 --> 00:24:07,046 Okay, then great. Everything is wonderful, ladies. 566 00:24:07,146 --> 00:24:08,647 [laughter] 567 00:24:08,747 --> 00:24:12,551 Oh, you two, when I think about what we have been through... 568 00:24:12,651 --> 00:24:16,522 we have weathered some serious storms, my friends. 569 00:24:16,622 --> 00:24:19,892 And...some of them nearly broke us. 570 00:24:19,992 --> 00:24:21,694 How could they not? 571 00:24:24,196 --> 00:24:25,931 And look at us. 572 00:24:26,031 --> 00:24:28,834 -We're still here. -We have each other. 573 00:24:28,934 --> 00:24:30,936 Oh, and that's everything. 574 00:24:33,305 --> 00:24:36,208 You want me to talk to Billy? 575 00:24:36,308 --> 00:24:39,078 Don't we have reporters who interview people? 576 00:24:39,178 --> 00:24:40,946 Well, I mean, we have hundreds of them. 577 00:24:41,046 --> 00:24:44,550 But none of them know Billy as well as you do. 578 00:24:44,650 --> 00:24:46,485 Just make it seem casual. 579 00:24:46,585 --> 00:24:48,087 Tell him that you've heard rumblings 580 00:24:48,187 --> 00:24:49,989 about the Chancellor deal, and I guarantee you 581 00:24:50,089 --> 00:24:51,523 Billy won't be able to help himself 582 00:24:51,623 --> 00:24:53,492 from spilling the whole thing to you. 583 00:24:53,592 --> 00:24:55,928 Well, he knows I'm gonna tell you whatever he says. 584 00:24:56,028 --> 00:24:57,963 Exactly. He won't be able to help himself 585 00:24:58,063 --> 00:24:59,465 from rubbing my face in it, 586 00:24:59,565 --> 00:25:01,734 as if I give a damn one way or the other. 587 00:25:01,834 --> 00:25:04,937 Are you telling me you don't? 588 00:25:05,037 --> 00:25:08,407 I care about the story and nothing more. 589 00:25:08,507 --> 00:25:10,275 Okay, so if Billy ends up winning 590 00:25:10,376 --> 00:25:13,612 at the end of all of this, you will keep your promise? 591 00:25:13,712 --> 00:25:16,248 You will play this straight and positive? 592 00:25:16,348 --> 00:25:17,850 No negative spin. 593 00:25:17,950 --> 00:25:19,885 I really wanna believe you, Adam, 594 00:25:19,985 --> 00:25:21,820 but this vendetta you've had against Billy, 595 00:25:21,920 --> 00:25:24,556 you and your father, it has been never-ending 596 00:25:24,656 --> 00:25:26,692 and I just--I can't... 597 00:25:26,792 --> 00:25:28,394 picture this ending well. 598 00:25:28,494 --> 00:25:31,063 Well, I can't speak for Victor, 599 00:25:31,163 --> 00:25:32,965 but I give you my word. 600 00:25:33,065 --> 00:25:36,268 I am putting you on notice. 601 00:25:36,368 --> 00:25:38,237 If you betray me, 602 00:25:38,337 --> 00:25:40,773 there will be hell to pay. 603 00:25:40,873 --> 00:25:44,043 Well, I'm not worried about betraying your trust. 604 00:25:44,143 --> 00:25:46,578 But I feel like, as someone who works in media, 605 00:25:46,678 --> 00:25:49,882 I have to ask a more, um, probing question. 606 00:25:50,883 --> 00:25:54,119 What kind of, uh, punishment would I be looking at? 607 00:26:00,859 --> 00:26:02,861 I cannot believe that you think 608 00:26:02,961 --> 00:26:05,164 that I would ever neglect Winters. 609 00:26:05,264 --> 00:26:07,166 I don't think that you would do that on purpose, 610 00:26:07,266 --> 00:26:09,401 but your focus would be split. That's a fact. 611 00:26:09,501 --> 00:26:10,736 What are you even talking about, Devon? 612 00:26:10,836 --> 00:26:13,238 Lily is perfectly capable of handling both situations. 613 00:26:13,338 --> 00:26:14,606 Cane, I don't need you to tell me what my sister 614 00:26:14,706 --> 00:26:16,141 can and can't do. Thanks, though, all right? 615 00:26:16,241 --> 00:26:17,910 See? You're proving my point right now. 616 00:26:18,010 --> 00:26:20,946 You don't see this as us losing a valuable part of our company. 617 00:26:21,046 --> 00:26:22,981 You see this as wanting Cane to fail. 618 00:26:23,082 --> 00:26:25,484 You and Billy have that in common. 619 00:26:25,584 --> 00:26:27,119 Can we just go home and celebrate now? 620 00:26:27,219 --> 00:26:29,054 Okay, we can go home in a second, 621 00:26:29,154 --> 00:26:30,656 but first, I just need to make sure 622 00:26:30,756 --> 00:26:33,325 that you're absolutely sure about all of this. 623 00:26:33,425 --> 00:26:35,794 Sally, I would not be here right now telling you this 624 00:26:35,894 --> 00:26:38,330 if I wasn't sure. 625 00:26:38,430 --> 00:26:39,932 Okay. Okay. 626 00:26:40,032 --> 00:26:42,835 So the loan papers that your father drew up 627 00:26:42,935 --> 00:26:45,737 are still legally binding after all these years? 628 00:26:45,838 --> 00:26:47,473 My lawyers say they are. 629 00:26:47,573 --> 00:26:50,342 I'm sure Lily and Cane would disagree. 630 00:26:50,442 --> 00:26:52,678 Doesn't matter. They can disagree all they want. 631 00:26:52,778 --> 00:26:54,613 Doesn't change the facts. 632 00:26:54,713 --> 00:26:57,249 The facts are they're out and I'm in. 633 00:26:57,349 --> 00:26:59,151 I just really wish that you could 634 00:26:59,251 --> 00:27:00,853 take Cane out of the equation 635 00:27:00,953 --> 00:27:03,455 and remember that we could be losing Katherine's company. 636 00:27:03,555 --> 00:27:04,890 I haven't forgotten that. 637 00:27:04,990 --> 00:27:07,426 Okay, then stop making this personal between you and Cane. 638 00:27:07,526 --> 00:27:09,361 It's not. It's not personal, all right? 639 00:27:09,461 --> 00:27:12,364 My answer has nothing to do with my opinion about your CEO. 640 00:27:12,464 --> 00:27:13,599 If your attorneys think 641 00:27:13,699 --> 00:27:15,234 it's worth fighting for Chancellor, Lily, 642 00:27:15,334 --> 00:27:17,202 then by all means, please, fight for it. 643 00:27:17,302 --> 00:27:18,804 If they don't, just know 644 00:27:18,904 --> 00:27:20,172 that that's the side of the fence that I'm on, 645 00:27:20,272 --> 00:27:22,407 'cause I don't think you need to waste your time. 646 00:27:22,508 --> 00:27:24,143 What if I wasn't there? 647 00:27:24,243 --> 00:27:26,678 Would that change your mind? 648 00:27:26,778 --> 00:27:28,847 Lily still has Winters, so I'm not worried about her. 649 00:27:28,947 --> 00:27:31,583 I don't feel bad about that. And Cane... 650 00:27:31,683 --> 00:27:33,719 I mean, Cane will be left in the dust. 651 00:27:33,819 --> 00:27:35,954 But I mean, you know, after everything he's done to me 652 00:27:36,054 --> 00:27:37,990 and other people in this town, so be it. 653 00:27:38,090 --> 00:27:40,359 Though he did just give you a job when you really needed one. 654 00:27:40,459 --> 00:27:41,660 Oh, come on. He threw me a bone. 655 00:27:41,760 --> 00:27:43,996 And I'd spend the next decades running around there 656 00:27:44,096 --> 00:27:46,865 trying to thank him. No. No more groveling. 657 00:27:46,965 --> 00:27:49,334 -He's gonna fight you on this. -Let him try. 658 00:27:49,434 --> 00:27:51,403 He's already gone to Jack and the rest of the family, 659 00:27:51,503 --> 00:27:52,971 trying to plead his case about something 660 00:27:53,071 --> 00:27:54,907 that is rightfully ours. 661 00:27:55,007 --> 00:27:57,543 And of course he's gonna keep pushing Lily to keep fighting. 662 00:27:57,643 --> 00:27:59,645 It's a lost cause. 663 00:27:59,745 --> 00:28:03,515 And let's be honest. What else does he have? 664 00:28:03,615 --> 00:28:06,018 -What are you doing? -I'm just trying to get Devon 665 00:28:06,118 --> 00:28:07,986 to stop tiptoeing around the situation 666 00:28:08,086 --> 00:28:09,988 'cause he says it has nothing to do with me, 667 00:28:10,088 --> 00:28:12,224 but I think you're right, I think that my presence 668 00:28:12,324 --> 00:28:14,426 is preventing him from being more sympathetic to you. 669 00:28:14,526 --> 00:28:16,962 Do you guys just wanna hear me say that I don't like you 670 00:28:17,062 --> 00:28:18,964 or I never wanted you to run Chancellor? 671 00:28:19,064 --> 00:28:20,432 'Cause I'll say it. That's true. 672 00:28:20,532 --> 00:28:22,401 LILY: Okay, Devon, I don't care. 673 00:28:22,501 --> 00:28:24,136 I need Cane's help, 674 00:28:24,236 --> 00:28:26,838 because you clearly don't wanna lift a finger. 675 00:28:26,939 --> 00:28:28,574 Have I convinced you yet? 676 00:28:28,674 --> 00:28:30,809 [sighs] I believe you. 677 00:28:31,843 --> 00:28:34,880 It's just... it's a lot to take in. 678 00:28:34,980 --> 00:28:38,717 And I just see a really long, really ugly fight ahead of us, 679 00:28:38,817 --> 00:28:40,719 regardless of the facts. 680 00:28:40,819 --> 00:28:42,788 We're gonna win this fight. 681 00:28:42,888 --> 00:28:46,358 It'll be worth the battle. Trust me. 682 00:28:46,458 --> 00:28:49,061 There's no way we can lose this one. 683 00:28:49,161 --> 00:28:51,129 It's not that I don't wanna help you, Lily. 684 00:28:51,230 --> 00:28:52,464 It's just I don't understand 685 00:28:52,564 --> 00:28:54,333 why you'd want to put yourself through a long, 686 00:28:54,433 --> 00:28:56,602 drawn-out court case that you're gonna lose. 687 00:28:56,702 --> 00:28:59,805 I don't plan on losing. 688 00:29:04,810 --> 00:29:07,512 What should your punishment be? 689 00:29:07,613 --> 00:29:09,514 Interesting question. 690 00:29:09,615 --> 00:29:11,950 Oh, I can't wait for the answer. 691 00:29:12,050 --> 00:29:14,019 Should it be, um... 692 00:29:14,119 --> 00:29:16,288 a slap on the wrist? 693 00:29:16,388 --> 00:29:18,390 Or something a little more... 694 00:29:18,490 --> 00:29:20,392 cruel and unusual? 695 00:29:20,492 --> 00:29:22,494 Cruel and unusual? 696 00:29:22,594 --> 00:29:25,130 Maybe, um, like... 697 00:29:25,230 --> 00:29:27,165 putting you in romance jail? 698 00:29:27,266 --> 00:29:29,201 No. That doesn't sound fun. 699 00:29:29,301 --> 00:29:31,903 That sounds like a denial of privileges. 700 00:29:32,004 --> 00:29:34,439 What if I denied you these privileges 701 00:29:34,539 --> 00:29:37,776 while wearing that negligee you got me last Christmas? 702 00:29:37,876 --> 00:29:39,011 The sexy one? 703 00:29:39,111 --> 00:29:40,912 -Aren't they all sexy? -Whew. 704 00:29:41,013 --> 00:29:44,049 You drive a hard bargain. 705 00:29:44,149 --> 00:29:46,485 I have to say... 706 00:29:46,585 --> 00:29:50,022 I have heard from a reliable source--myself-- 707 00:29:50,122 --> 00:29:52,958 that, uh, it's doubtful that you can deny yourself 708 00:29:53,058 --> 00:29:57,496 these, um, romantic privileges any more than I can. 709 00:29:57,596 --> 00:29:59,131 Really? 710 00:29:59,231 --> 00:30:01,466 Are you sure you wanna... 711 00:30:01,566 --> 00:30:03,702 find out if that's true or not? 712 00:30:04,970 --> 00:30:06,938 You are not making this easy. 713 00:30:07,039 --> 00:30:10,208 That's the idea. 714 00:30:10,309 --> 00:30:14,212 Well, before we are forced to go to these extremes, 715 00:30:14,313 --> 00:30:17,582 I think we have to find out if Billy's story's accurate. 716 00:30:17,683 --> 00:30:19,318 So... 717 00:30:19,418 --> 00:30:22,120 are you ready to go find out? 718 00:30:23,388 --> 00:30:26,258 I know how much this means to you. 719 00:30:26,358 --> 00:30:28,860 You've been after Chancellor for a really long time. 720 00:30:28,960 --> 00:30:31,530 Well, the wait is finally over. 721 00:30:31,630 --> 00:30:33,398 Maybe. 722 00:30:33,498 --> 00:30:35,367 I don't know. [small laugh] 723 00:30:35,467 --> 00:30:38,470 I hope so. But... 724 00:30:38,570 --> 00:30:40,972 I gotta be honest with you, Billy. 725 00:30:41,073 --> 00:30:43,775 When you told me that this was about Chancellor again, 726 00:30:43,875 --> 00:30:45,977 my heart sunk. 727 00:30:46,078 --> 00:30:48,947 I just can't help but worry that this is just another part 728 00:30:49,047 --> 00:30:50,549 of the same obsession. 729 00:30:52,017 --> 00:30:54,419 It's not...okay? 730 00:30:54,519 --> 00:30:56,321 This is... 731 00:30:56,421 --> 00:30:58,857 this is owed to my family. 732 00:30:58,957 --> 00:31:01,126 And, look, I didn't know what I was looking for 733 00:31:01,226 --> 00:31:03,562 when I started digging. 734 00:31:03,662 --> 00:31:06,665 I had no idea what I was gonna find. 735 00:31:06,765 --> 00:31:08,734 I tell you, when I found it... 736 00:31:08,834 --> 00:31:11,203 it felt like divine intervention. 737 00:31:12,504 --> 00:31:14,272 Felt like karma. I don't know. 738 00:31:14,373 --> 00:31:15,941 Call it whatever you want. 739 00:31:16,041 --> 00:31:20,412 This is real. And I wanna share it with you. 740 00:31:20,512 --> 00:31:23,115 [laughs] 741 00:31:23,215 --> 00:31:28,120 It's--it's just funny that it took something as... 742 00:31:28,220 --> 00:31:30,689 momentous as this to actually bring you and Audra together 743 00:31:30,789 --> 00:31:32,891 for a drink. 744 00:31:32,991 --> 00:31:35,694 Well, that and our, you know, mutual love for you. 745 00:31:35,794 --> 00:31:37,496 As far as Audra, I-I... 746 00:31:37,596 --> 00:31:39,865 she saw me sitting at the bar by myself celebrating, 747 00:31:39,965 --> 00:31:42,000 so I think she felt bad for me. 748 00:31:42,100 --> 00:31:44,536 And I just couldn't wait for you to get home. 749 00:31:44,636 --> 00:31:48,373 Because I knew at least I'd have one person on my side in this. 750 00:31:50,709 --> 00:31:52,644 What if this was your inheritance, Devon? 751 00:31:52,744 --> 00:31:54,112 What are you talking about? 752 00:31:54,212 --> 00:31:56,181 Yeah, would you fight for that if that was on the line? 753 00:31:56,281 --> 00:31:58,316 You mean like when your dad tried to force Katherine's will 754 00:31:58,417 --> 00:31:59,785 to steal my inheritance? I fought, yeah. 755 00:31:59,885 --> 00:32:01,753 Yeah, sure, but before you found out that was fake, 756 00:32:01,853 --> 00:32:03,321 you weren't gonna share a dime of it. 757 00:32:03,422 --> 00:32:05,190 You fought it all the way. 758 00:32:05,290 --> 00:32:06,725 Listen to me. 759 00:32:06,825 --> 00:32:09,127 If Katherine's estate had any outstanding debts 760 00:32:09,227 --> 00:32:11,830 when I got that inheritance, I would have gladly paid it. 761 00:32:11,930 --> 00:32:14,099 Regardless of whatever you think, the money has never been 762 00:32:14,199 --> 00:32:15,400 the most important thing to me. 763 00:32:15,500 --> 00:32:17,869 It's her trust that counted. Which is why I'm about to 764 00:32:17,969 --> 00:32:20,105 do what I'm about to do with the money and give it back. 765 00:32:20,205 --> 00:32:24,109 [scoffs] Except when it comes to your own family. 766 00:32:24,209 --> 00:32:26,411 What does that mean? What are you asking of me? 767 00:32:26,511 --> 00:32:28,447 -What do you want? -Maybe your support, Devon? 768 00:32:28,547 --> 00:32:30,315 That'd be nice. 769 00:32:30,415 --> 00:32:32,517 You have it, but I didn't dig this hole. 770 00:32:32,617 --> 00:32:35,954 Neither did I, and now I have to deal with the consequences. 771 00:32:36,054 --> 00:32:37,656 Unless you really think that the company 772 00:32:37,756 --> 00:32:39,257 would be better off in Billy's hands, 773 00:32:39,357 --> 00:32:40,826 but I don't think you do. 774 00:32:40,926 --> 00:32:43,495 I think you just want it in anyone but Cane's hands, 775 00:32:43,595 --> 00:32:46,598 which is very petty and short-sighted of you. 776 00:32:46,698 --> 00:32:48,700 Frankly, I'd rather neither man run the company. 777 00:32:48,800 --> 00:32:51,837 LILY: Oh, well, that doesn't help, does it? 778 00:32:51,937 --> 00:32:56,341 You know what, Devon, this is really, really disappointing. 779 00:32:56,441 --> 00:32:59,377 Well, I am really, really sorry that you feel that way. 780 00:32:59,478 --> 00:33:02,681 So...why don't I take off? 781 00:33:15,760 --> 00:33:18,230 Uh, okay, I'm sorry. I'm calling it. 782 00:33:18,330 --> 00:33:20,866 -And I'm calling our cars. -TRACI: Oh. 783 00:33:20,966 --> 00:33:22,167 Well, have we done it? 784 00:33:22,267 --> 00:33:24,002 Have we fulfilled our obligation to Danny? 785 00:33:24,102 --> 00:33:25,871 I think we drank all the drinks. 786 00:33:25,971 --> 00:33:28,139 You guys gave incredible ratings. 787 00:33:28,240 --> 00:33:30,876 -They're all excellent. -Especially the One Night Stand. 788 00:33:30,976 --> 00:33:32,844 That has to be on the permanent menu. 789 00:33:32,944 --> 00:33:34,713 Do you even know what's in that thing? 790 00:33:34,813 --> 00:33:37,983 No idea. But...the Silver Fox gave me his number, 791 00:33:38,083 --> 00:33:39,684 so I have a way to find out. 792 00:33:39,784 --> 00:33:41,453 -NINA: No way! -TRACI: [laughing] 793 00:33:41,553 --> 00:33:43,688 I can't tell you how much I've missed this, 794 00:33:43,788 --> 00:33:45,123 hanging out with you both. 795 00:33:45,223 --> 00:33:47,792 Oh, not as much as we've missed you. 796 00:33:47,893 --> 00:33:50,128 We have got to find a way to do this more often. 797 00:33:50,228 --> 00:33:52,364 Yeah! Because life is short. 798 00:33:52,464 --> 00:33:53,465 TRACI: Oh, wait-- 799 00:33:53,565 --> 00:33:55,000 ALL: Take big gulps! 800 00:33:55,100 --> 00:33:58,203 -[laughter] -Whoo-hoo! 801 00:33:58,303 --> 00:34:01,773 I'll go talk to Billy, see what I can dig up. 802 00:34:01,873 --> 00:34:03,909 But I want you to know 803 00:34:04,009 --> 00:34:06,144 this is me taking one for the team. 804 00:34:07,479 --> 00:34:09,648 But what a team we are. 805 00:34:16,922 --> 00:34:18,990 Don't make me regret this. 806 00:34:29,034 --> 00:34:32,304 So, based on everything you just said, 807 00:34:32,404 --> 00:34:33,672 Jack and the rest of your family, 808 00:34:33,772 --> 00:34:35,674 they're not on board with this? 809 00:34:35,774 --> 00:34:37,876 Can you believe it? 810 00:34:37,976 --> 00:34:42,614 My father negotiated this deal in good faith, but, you know. 811 00:34:43,381 --> 00:34:45,617 It would benefit the family and yet Jack doesn't like it, 812 00:34:45,717 --> 00:34:47,652 so everyone else falls in line. 813 00:34:47,752 --> 00:34:49,821 Not surprised. 814 00:34:49,921 --> 00:34:52,657 It doesn't matter, because I have the truth on my side. 815 00:34:53,692 --> 00:34:56,161 And that's all I need. 816 00:34:57,963 --> 00:35:00,332 Look, it would have been nice to have Devon on our side, 817 00:35:00,432 --> 00:35:02,233 but, look, we'll be fine. 818 00:35:02,334 --> 00:35:04,502 We can win this thing without him. 819 00:35:06,004 --> 00:35:08,206 Wait a second. We know exactly 820 00:35:08,306 --> 00:35:11,443 how much John Abbott loaned to Chancellor, right? 821 00:35:12,477 --> 00:35:14,045 Yeah. Why? 822 00:35:16,748 --> 00:35:19,050 I have an idea. 823 00:35:23,888 --> 00:35:25,991 Jack, hi. It's Lily. 824 00:35:26,091 --> 00:35:29,694 Uh, can you meet me first thing in the morning? 825 00:35:29,794 --> 00:35:32,163 I have a proposition for you. 826 00:35:50,382 --> 00:35:52,984 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. 827 00:35:53,084 --> 00:35:55,987 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 828 00:35:56,087 --> 00:35:58,990 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 829 00:35:59,090 --> 00:36:02,127 Join us again for "The Young and the Restless."