1 00:00:05,772 --> 00:00:06,607 Jack. 2 00:00:06,707 --> 00:00:07,808 -Hey! -Hey. 3 00:00:07,908 --> 00:00:09,710 I'm so glad you could make it. 4 00:00:09,810 --> 00:00:11,578 -Aw, thanks. -Come here. 5 00:00:11,678 --> 00:00:13,914 I was a little surprised that you invited me to your office. 6 00:00:14,014 --> 00:00:15,282 It seemed so formal. 7 00:00:15,382 --> 00:00:16,850 Well, I could have come your way, 8 00:00:16,950 --> 00:00:18,919 but I didn't think it was a good time to stop by the ranch. 9 00:00:19,019 --> 00:00:20,454 In fact, Victor would probably say 10 00:00:20,554 --> 00:00:22,689 there's never a good time for me to show my face there. 11 00:00:22,789 --> 00:00:26,560 Mm. I sense that you want some privacy, 12 00:00:26,660 --> 00:00:29,296 so that makes me worry that something is wrong. 13 00:00:36,470 --> 00:00:39,106 I mean, it's gotta be here somewhere. 14 00:00:50,284 --> 00:00:52,286 How'd I miss that? 15 00:00:52,386 --> 00:00:54,321 Sometimes it just takes a fresh set of eyes 16 00:00:54,421 --> 00:00:56,690 for everything to fall into place. 17 00:01:00,260 --> 00:01:05,165 ♪♪ 18 00:01:33,627 --> 00:01:35,128 Hey, Mom. 19 00:01:35,228 --> 00:01:36,463 -Hey, son! -Good morning. 20 00:01:36,563 --> 00:01:38,165 Good morning. 21 00:01:38,265 --> 00:01:40,601 -Are you, uh, you off to work? -[laughs] 22 00:01:40,701 --> 00:01:43,437 I've already logged meetings with two department heads 23 00:01:43,537 --> 00:01:45,672 and met with the board chair about implementing 24 00:01:45,772 --> 00:01:47,908 some new clinical and compliance policies. 25 00:01:48,008 --> 00:01:49,943 Wow, that's a full day already, huh? 26 00:01:50,043 --> 00:01:53,513 Uh-huh. And this is my reward before I get back at it. 27 00:01:53,614 --> 00:01:56,850 So, uh, no time to talk? 28 00:01:56,950 --> 00:01:59,152 No time to talk... 29 00:01:59,252 --> 00:02:00,520 to put family first? 30 00:02:00,621 --> 00:02:02,823 I made that mistake back in the day, didn't I? 31 00:02:02,923 --> 00:02:06,526 Well, you kinda had your hands full being a single mom. 32 00:02:06,627 --> 00:02:08,462 Well, this single mom would like nothing more 33 00:02:08,562 --> 00:02:09,796 than to make up for that 34 00:02:09,896 --> 00:02:12,599 and sit down with her very handsome son 35 00:02:12,699 --> 00:02:14,635 and have some real catch-up, chitchat. 36 00:02:14,735 --> 00:02:16,603 Maybe even buy you a muffin? 37 00:02:16,703 --> 00:02:19,072 Well, I wish I had time for that level of heart to heart, 38 00:02:19,172 --> 00:02:21,208 but there's... there's really something 39 00:02:21,308 --> 00:02:23,343 that I wanted to talk with you about. 40 00:02:24,411 --> 00:02:26,146 Sounds serious. 41 00:02:26,246 --> 00:02:28,348 -Let's sit. -It is, yeah. 42 00:02:28,448 --> 00:02:30,350 -Here you are. -Thank you. 43 00:02:30,450 --> 00:02:31,785 You're welcome. 44 00:02:35,756 --> 00:02:38,058 What's going on, son? 45 00:02:38,158 --> 00:02:41,461 Well, it's kinda that work/life push/pull thing 46 00:02:41,561 --> 00:02:43,397 that you mentioned. 47 00:02:43,497 --> 00:02:44,931 What do you mean? 48 00:02:46,767 --> 00:02:48,335 I've been offered an opportunity 49 00:02:48,435 --> 00:02:51,605 to accelerate my climb up the corporate ladder at Chancellor. 50 00:02:51,705 --> 00:02:53,173 That's wonderful news! 51 00:02:53,273 --> 00:02:55,609 Lily obviously recognizes your potential. 52 00:02:55,709 --> 00:02:58,812 Well, the thing is, Lily didn't make that offer. 53 00:02:58,912 --> 00:03:01,848 And neither did Cane. Billy Abbott did. 54 00:03:01,948 --> 00:03:03,850 Billy Abbott? 55 00:03:03,950 --> 00:03:05,852 He works with you at Chancellor, right? 56 00:03:05,952 --> 00:03:07,888 -Yes. -I didn't realize 57 00:03:07,988 --> 00:03:10,123 he had that kind of decision-making power. 58 00:03:10,223 --> 00:03:13,193 Well, apparently, that's about to change in a big way, 59 00:03:13,293 --> 00:03:16,263 and I am stuck in the middle of what might become 60 00:03:16,363 --> 00:03:19,700 an epic battle between the Winters and the Abbotts. 61 00:03:20,867 --> 00:03:23,670 And Devon thinks we should just honor the agreement 62 00:03:23,770 --> 00:03:26,073 and hand Chancellor over to the Abbotts. 63 00:03:26,173 --> 00:03:28,508 -And you're not happy about it? -No, of course I'm not. 64 00:03:28,608 --> 00:03:30,310 Just 'cause Billy found these documents 65 00:03:30,410 --> 00:03:32,279 it doesn't mean that we have all the answers. 66 00:03:32,379 --> 00:03:34,681 So I'm not just gonna cave. 67 00:03:34,781 --> 00:03:37,751 I have to say I am surprised Devon is advocating 68 00:03:37,851 --> 00:03:39,986 for Billy to take control of Katherine's company, 69 00:03:40,087 --> 00:03:41,755 given how he feels about the man. 70 00:03:41,855 --> 00:03:43,724 Yeah, trust me, me too. 71 00:03:43,824 --> 00:03:46,860 But, you know, I mean, he can fight or not fight. 72 00:03:46,960 --> 00:03:50,897 I won't even need him if the situation goes as I hope. 73 00:03:56,136 --> 00:03:57,537 NATE: Sounds like you have a plan. 74 00:03:57,637 --> 00:03:59,206 Yeah, I do. 75 00:03:59,306 --> 00:04:01,541 If said plan fails... 76 00:04:01,641 --> 00:04:04,111 Then I will come up with another plan, 77 00:04:04,211 --> 00:04:06,246 because I intend on keeping Chancellor. 78 00:04:07,314 --> 00:04:09,316 Why is this so important to you? 79 00:04:09,416 --> 00:04:11,351 What kind of question is that? 80 00:04:11,451 --> 00:04:13,620 Look, I know the company's always meant a lot to you, 81 00:04:13,720 --> 00:04:16,356 and there's no getting around the fact that it must sting 82 00:04:16,456 --> 00:04:19,059 to have Billy, of all people, take control. 83 00:04:19,159 --> 00:04:22,295 But with me potentially going back to medicine 84 00:04:22,395 --> 00:04:24,531 and Devon starting his own liberal arts college, 85 00:04:24,631 --> 00:04:26,867 you'll be running Winters all by yourself. 86 00:04:26,967 --> 00:04:29,002 To juggle that with Chancellor... 87 00:04:29,102 --> 00:04:30,837 -it's a lot. -I know it's a lot, 88 00:04:30,937 --> 00:04:32,839 but I can handle it, and I can fight to keep it. 89 00:04:32,939 --> 00:04:34,441 Look, I know as well as anyone 90 00:04:34,541 --> 00:04:36,543 that you are not one to back down from a fight. 91 00:04:36,643 --> 00:04:39,146 But this looks like it could be a long, messy one 92 00:04:39,246 --> 00:04:41,281 -that you could very well lose. -No. 93 00:04:41,381 --> 00:04:43,817 Nope. That is not an option. 94 00:04:46,219 --> 00:04:48,255 I have to ask. 95 00:04:48,355 --> 00:04:50,724 Is this about hanging on to Chancellor, 96 00:04:50,824 --> 00:04:53,593 or is it about making sure Cane doesn't lose it? 97 00:04:55,962 --> 00:04:59,533 So Billy believes his family owns the company 98 00:04:59,633 --> 00:05:02,502 that Lily currently owns and Cane runs? 99 00:05:02,602 --> 00:05:04,704 Right. Right, right. And he's very confident 100 00:05:04,805 --> 00:05:06,706 that he'll take over as soon as next week. 101 00:05:06,807 --> 00:05:09,743 And, yes, he... he wants me on board. 102 00:05:10,644 --> 00:05:11,912 And you're thinking about it? 103 00:05:12,012 --> 00:05:13,680 I mean, it's... 104 00:05:13,780 --> 00:05:15,482 it's hard not to. 105 00:05:15,582 --> 00:05:19,553 So you would go against your sister, your own family? 106 00:05:19,653 --> 00:05:22,189 Well, I have always wanted to be my own boss, 107 00:05:22,289 --> 00:05:23,857 and that's what Billy's offering me. 108 00:05:25,725 --> 00:05:28,261 -How so? -He wants to mentor me. 109 00:05:28,361 --> 00:05:31,431 Give me a real chance to run my own company one day. 110 00:05:31,531 --> 00:05:34,034 That is a big promise. 111 00:05:34,134 --> 00:05:36,736 And you don't think that you can achieve that same goal 112 00:05:36,837 --> 00:05:39,172 -working with Cane? -Well, I've worked for Cane 113 00:05:39,272 --> 00:05:40,907 since the days he was Aristotle Dumas. 114 00:05:41,007 --> 00:05:43,510 Right? With the odd jobs, the short-term gigs. 115 00:05:43,610 --> 00:05:45,745 Nothing with any future to it. 116 00:05:45,846 --> 00:05:48,081 Even this job he's giving me right now at Chancellor-- 117 00:05:48,181 --> 00:05:50,016 he hasn't really defined what it is. 118 00:05:50,116 --> 00:05:52,252 It's not exactly... 119 00:05:52,352 --> 00:05:54,254 inspiring. 120 00:05:54,354 --> 00:05:56,923 And on the other hand, 121 00:05:57,023 --> 00:05:59,059 I don't wanna let Lily down 122 00:05:59,159 --> 00:06:01,728 and walk away from the trust she has in me. 123 00:06:01,828 --> 00:06:04,564 I have seen you and Lily connect 124 00:06:04,664 --> 00:06:07,734 since you found out that you were related. 125 00:06:07,834 --> 00:06:09,069 Ever since you were a little boy, 126 00:06:09,169 --> 00:06:12,973 you always wanted to have a sibling, and now you have one. 127 00:06:13,073 --> 00:06:15,775 I'd hate to see you jeopardize that. 128 00:06:15,876 --> 00:06:17,911 So would I. 129 00:06:20,513 --> 00:06:22,983 Is there more to this than you're telling me? 130 00:06:23,083 --> 00:06:26,519 I-I'm still getting to know the Winters family, 131 00:06:26,620 --> 00:06:29,689 and Lily and I are finding a groove, which is good. 132 00:06:29,789 --> 00:06:31,658 But... 133 00:06:31,758 --> 00:06:35,028 Devon and Nate, not so much. 134 00:06:35,128 --> 00:06:36,630 Why is that? 135 00:06:36,730 --> 00:06:40,600 Well, I pretended to be Damian when I first came to town, 136 00:06:40,700 --> 00:06:42,535 per Cane's orders, and it didn't go over so well 137 00:06:42,636 --> 00:06:44,137 once they found out the truth. 138 00:06:44,237 --> 00:06:46,806 -I can imagine it didn't! -And since then, 139 00:06:46,907 --> 00:06:49,743 I feel like I am always trying to prove myself, 140 00:06:49,843 --> 00:06:51,878 and I'm not getting anywhere. 141 00:06:51,978 --> 00:06:54,381 And I can't blame them for keeping their guard up. 142 00:06:54,481 --> 00:06:56,416 Maybe you need to give it some time. 143 00:06:56,516 --> 00:06:57,684 Mom... 144 00:06:57,784 --> 00:07:00,420 I don't think they're ever really gonna trust me. 145 00:07:00,520 --> 00:07:02,555 So I have to ask myself 146 00:07:02,656 --> 00:07:05,625 if I pick the Winters in this battle... 147 00:07:05,725 --> 00:07:07,494 am I siding with the family 148 00:07:07,594 --> 00:07:10,864 who never intended to accept me in the first place? 149 00:07:13,300 --> 00:07:15,201 You know, if you're here for a meeting, 150 00:07:15,302 --> 00:07:17,470 they don't have one scheduled. 151 00:07:17,570 --> 00:07:19,439 No, no, I'm here for the coffee. 152 00:07:19,539 --> 00:07:20,941 Obviously. 153 00:07:21,841 --> 00:07:23,276 Obviously. 154 00:07:23,376 --> 00:07:26,413 And because it turns out I royally suck 155 00:07:26,513 --> 00:07:29,983 at the, uh, the whole staying clean thing, so... 156 00:07:31,484 --> 00:07:34,087 Well, I hope, uh, you know, that doesn't mean 157 00:07:34,187 --> 00:07:35,922 you ended up back in the hospital. 158 00:07:36,022 --> 00:07:38,391 No. Proud to say, I did not. 159 00:07:38,491 --> 00:07:40,827 Just by the skin of my teeth, though. 160 00:07:40,927 --> 00:07:42,929 Good. 161 00:07:44,164 --> 00:07:46,633 Do you have a plan? 162 00:07:46,733 --> 00:07:48,835 Uh...a plan? 163 00:07:48,935 --> 00:07:52,238 Yeah, you know, like when you try to stop. 164 00:07:53,506 --> 00:07:56,476 -Try to stop. -Yeah, see, I break it down-- 165 00:07:56,576 --> 00:07:57,777 days, weeks, months. 166 00:07:57,877 --> 00:08:01,114 That all adds up to...never. 167 00:08:02,082 --> 00:08:04,150 But, uh, hours... 168 00:08:04,250 --> 00:08:07,087 hours are much more manageable. 169 00:08:08,655 --> 00:08:10,423 Yeah. Makes sense. 170 00:08:11,925 --> 00:08:14,627 You know, I left here feeling pretty strong. 171 00:08:14,728 --> 00:08:17,797 You know, some sugar, a little kindness. 172 00:08:17,897 --> 00:08:21,167 It's great for making you feel like you can do the impossible. 173 00:08:22,869 --> 00:08:24,170 But it's like you said, you know, 174 00:08:24,270 --> 00:08:26,840 on the other side of those doors, um... 175 00:08:26,940 --> 00:08:30,710 stuff just gets in the way. 176 00:08:32,078 --> 00:08:34,681 It's the stuff that always gets us, right? 177 00:08:35,615 --> 00:08:38,585 Hours. Come on, how hard could it be? 178 00:08:38,685 --> 00:08:40,453 You know, you string enough of them together, 179 00:08:40,553 --> 00:08:43,323 whole day sober...then another. 180 00:08:45,425 --> 00:08:47,827 I made it to almost midnight. 181 00:08:48,962 --> 00:08:51,531 Yeah. That's the witching hour. 182 00:08:53,266 --> 00:08:55,301 Came home to trouble. 183 00:08:55,402 --> 00:08:57,404 My, uh... 184 00:08:57,504 --> 00:09:00,407 husband, um--for now-- 185 00:09:00,507 --> 00:09:02,275 he, um... 186 00:09:02,375 --> 00:09:04,577 I was supposed to meet him. 187 00:09:04,677 --> 00:09:06,646 And I was, you know, obviously busy 188 00:09:06,746 --> 00:09:10,550 getting my stomach pumped, not that he needed to know that. 189 00:09:10,650 --> 00:09:13,219 And he just slid in, you know? 190 00:09:13,319 --> 00:09:15,588 "Why didn't you show? Where you been? 191 00:09:15,688 --> 00:09:19,259 Why do you look like hell? How could you be so weak?" 192 00:09:20,627 --> 00:09:23,897 Man has a way of throwing words around like fists. 193 00:09:23,997 --> 00:09:26,132 I'm sorry to hear that. 194 00:09:26,232 --> 00:09:29,669 I tried. I did, you know? 195 00:09:29,769 --> 00:09:31,604 I tried. 196 00:09:31,704 --> 00:09:33,940 But one pill felt so good. 197 00:09:34,040 --> 00:09:36,109 I was halfway to swallowing the bag 198 00:09:36,209 --> 00:09:39,079 because, you know...why not? 199 00:09:40,580 --> 00:09:44,384 But I remembered something that you said at that meeting. 200 00:09:44,484 --> 00:09:46,686 How you said that you, um, 201 00:09:46,786 --> 00:09:49,222 you try to remind yourself 202 00:09:49,322 --> 00:09:51,891 that you're not the hero. 203 00:09:51,991 --> 00:09:55,628 But you're also-- you're not a waste either. 204 00:09:56,663 --> 00:10:00,033 Anyway, let's hope they have enough sugar packets, right? 205 00:10:02,435 --> 00:10:04,971 Does that mean you, uh, checked yourself into this place? 206 00:10:05,071 --> 00:10:08,875 Yeah. I mean, somebody's gotta finish the puzzle, right? 207 00:10:14,714 --> 00:10:15,682 Ah... 208 00:10:15,782 --> 00:10:17,450 I'm so bad at this. 209 00:10:17,550 --> 00:10:19,919 I can tell. It's a mess. 210 00:10:22,222 --> 00:10:23,857 I did not mean to worry you. 211 00:10:23,957 --> 00:10:26,659 I thought it might be fun to catch up in private. 212 00:10:26,759 --> 00:10:29,129 So...how are you doing? 213 00:10:29,229 --> 00:10:32,198 How's your vision? Any residual issues? 214 00:10:32,298 --> 00:10:34,234 Well, as a matter of fact, 215 00:10:34,334 --> 00:10:36,202 I have just come from my follow-up, 216 00:10:36,302 --> 00:10:39,639 and I'm happy to report everything is back to normal. 217 00:10:39,739 --> 00:10:42,575 Wow. That's fantastic. Wonderful. 218 00:10:42,675 --> 00:10:44,944 And how about you? I mean, I'm not the only one 219 00:10:45,044 --> 00:10:47,180 -who went through an ordeal. -Well, Diane and I 220 00:10:47,280 --> 00:10:49,015 are finding our way back to normal. 221 00:10:49,115 --> 00:10:52,018 I am hopeful that we will find the other side 222 00:10:52,118 --> 00:10:54,487 of Patty Williams' visit. 223 00:10:54,587 --> 00:10:56,856 Is this where you start going off on Victor? 224 00:10:56,956 --> 00:10:59,058 Is that why you wanted to have privacy? 225 00:10:59,159 --> 00:11:01,728 No, not at all. I'm not going to say a negative word 226 00:11:01,828 --> 00:11:04,831 about your reconciliation. 227 00:11:11,037 --> 00:11:13,106 So you no longer have any objections 228 00:11:13,206 --> 00:11:15,008 to my reconciliation with Victor? 229 00:11:15,108 --> 00:11:16,509 Well, don't go that far. 230 00:11:16,609 --> 00:11:18,478 I haven't suddenly become a fan of Victor's. 231 00:11:18,578 --> 00:11:20,113 I never will, but... 232 00:11:20,213 --> 00:11:22,782 I know how much this marriage means to you. 233 00:11:22,882 --> 00:11:25,084 I know how hard you've worked, how hard you've fought, 234 00:11:25,185 --> 00:11:26,386 to get to this place. 235 00:11:26,486 --> 00:11:28,354 Okay... 236 00:11:28,454 --> 00:11:30,490 I also know the biggest obstacle to peace 237 00:11:30,590 --> 00:11:33,326 in your marriage to Victor is your friendship with me, 238 00:11:33,426 --> 00:11:35,195 and as much as I may despise Victor, 239 00:11:35,295 --> 00:11:38,331 as much as I may think that you were, are, 240 00:11:38,431 --> 00:11:41,634 will always be better off without him... 241 00:11:41,734 --> 00:11:45,405 I think it might be better if I 242 00:11:45,505 --> 00:11:47,707 keep my distance for right now. 243 00:11:47,807 --> 00:11:49,309 Well, that's a little extreme. 244 00:11:49,409 --> 00:11:51,077 Well, I'm sure Victor would applaud it. 245 00:11:51,177 --> 00:11:53,179 In fact, he probably made it a stipulation 246 00:11:53,279 --> 00:11:55,215 in your reconciliation. 247 00:11:56,883 --> 00:11:59,452 Victor did try to make my friendship with you an issue, 248 00:11:59,552 --> 00:12:00,820 but I wouldn't listen to him. 249 00:12:00,920 --> 00:12:02,722 And I told you 250 00:12:02,822 --> 00:12:05,491 he said that his love for me is more important to him 251 00:12:05,592 --> 00:12:07,560 -than his hatred of you. -All the same, 252 00:12:07,660 --> 00:12:10,964 I think there would be more peace in your marriage to Victor 253 00:12:11,064 --> 00:12:13,933 if you just steer clear of me. 254 00:12:15,868 --> 00:12:18,738 Pssh. Amateur. 255 00:12:19,872 --> 00:12:21,541 -What? -Okay. 256 00:12:21,641 --> 00:12:23,476 You have to group the pieces together 257 00:12:23,576 --> 00:12:25,511 by their color family, consolidate. 258 00:12:25,612 --> 00:12:29,215 That way it's easier for you to find your pieces. 259 00:12:29,315 --> 00:12:31,351 Okay... cocky. 260 00:12:31,451 --> 00:12:33,386 Listen, when I do puzzles 261 00:12:33,486 --> 00:12:36,155 it's more free-wheeling in nature, 262 00:12:36,256 --> 00:12:38,424 so you do you. 263 00:12:38,524 --> 00:12:40,059 [whispers] Right. Yeah. 264 00:12:41,327 --> 00:12:42,895 Why are you smiling? 265 00:12:42,996 --> 00:12:45,298 Uh...nothing. 266 00:12:45,398 --> 00:12:47,934 Okay, just so you're not getting, you know, 267 00:12:48,034 --> 00:12:50,737 a big head thinking that like you are the reason 268 00:12:50,837 --> 00:12:52,705 why I checked myself in here... 269 00:12:52,805 --> 00:12:55,508 You did say... 270 00:12:55,608 --> 00:12:57,277 that you were completely inspired 271 00:12:57,377 --> 00:13:01,080 by my brilliant and insightful share, so... 272 00:13:01,180 --> 00:13:03,616 what has two thumbs and is a hero? 273 00:13:03,716 --> 00:13:05,051 This guy. 274 00:13:05,151 --> 00:13:08,554 Oh, my God. I've created a monster. 275 00:13:08,655 --> 00:13:10,890 Nope. Those are just facts. 276 00:13:10,990 --> 00:13:13,226 Okay, well, uh, who is the only person 277 00:13:13,326 --> 00:13:15,595 who found a piece of the puzzle today? 278 00:13:15,695 --> 00:13:17,563 This guy. Yeah, right here. 279 00:13:17,664 --> 00:13:19,832 So you are not the only hero among us. 280 00:13:19,932 --> 00:13:23,603 All right. We both have something to brag about. 281 00:13:25,538 --> 00:13:28,274 In all seriousness, um... 282 00:13:29,375 --> 00:13:31,377 Kinda made me feel good to know that 283 00:13:31,477 --> 00:13:33,513 something I said, you know, 284 00:13:33,613 --> 00:13:37,650 may have led you in the right direction to getting help. 285 00:13:37,750 --> 00:13:39,385 Boom. 286 00:13:39,485 --> 00:13:41,554 Did it. 287 00:13:41,654 --> 00:13:43,089 How do you keep doing this? 288 00:13:43,189 --> 00:13:46,492 All I know is I am officially one up on you now. 289 00:13:46,592 --> 00:13:50,596 Really? You think adding a couple random puzzle pieces 290 00:13:50,697 --> 00:13:53,333 eclipses making a life-saving speech? 291 00:13:53,433 --> 00:13:55,501 Mm, kinda. Yeah. 292 00:13:55,601 --> 00:13:59,972 Come on. I would say, at a minimum... 293 00:14:00,073 --> 00:14:02,141 -it's a tie. -Oh, no. 294 00:14:02,241 --> 00:14:05,511 No. Uh-uh. No. You have some catching up to do. 295 00:14:05,611 --> 00:14:09,015 So, uh, what you waiting for, cowboy? 296 00:14:13,586 --> 00:14:15,021 Claire thinks Billy's offering me 297 00:14:15,121 --> 00:14:16,723 nothing more than a sales pitch. 298 00:14:16,823 --> 00:14:18,858 What do you think? 299 00:14:18,958 --> 00:14:20,593 I don't know. 300 00:14:20,693 --> 00:14:23,429 I know the sacrifices you made to give me a good life, 301 00:14:23,529 --> 00:14:26,299 and I want to make the best of that life. 302 00:14:27,767 --> 00:14:30,470 I want you to be proud of me. 303 00:14:30,570 --> 00:14:33,206 I'm already proud of you, son. 304 00:14:33,306 --> 00:14:35,308 I appreciate that. 305 00:14:35,408 --> 00:14:37,710 But there's so much more that I wanna do, 306 00:14:37,810 --> 00:14:40,580 and I feel like this is my time. 307 00:14:40,680 --> 00:14:44,083 The decision I make will impact my future in so many ways, 308 00:14:44,183 --> 00:14:47,420 and I just... I want to get it right. 309 00:14:47,520 --> 00:14:50,623 That's why I'm glad that you're giving this so much thought. 310 00:14:50,723 --> 00:14:52,592 But do I support my sister 311 00:14:52,692 --> 00:14:54,727 with no guarantee of the career that I want 312 00:14:54,827 --> 00:14:58,064 and maybe...no acceptance from my new family? 313 00:14:58,164 --> 00:15:01,033 Or do I take the job that Billy's offering me, 314 00:15:01,134 --> 00:15:04,771 which means... turning my back on my sister? 315 00:15:04,871 --> 00:15:07,640 And potentially breaking a connection 316 00:15:07,740 --> 00:15:10,176 that we just started to find? 317 00:15:11,677 --> 00:15:13,880 Lily and Cane are good people. 318 00:15:13,980 --> 00:15:16,682 Whatever Cane's past, you gotta remember 319 00:15:16,783 --> 00:15:19,252 that he stepped up and saved your father's life. 320 00:15:19,352 --> 00:15:20,853 I know. 321 00:15:20,953 --> 00:15:22,955 And I don't think that he and Lily 322 00:15:23,055 --> 00:15:25,825 would take advantage of you in this situation. 323 00:15:25,925 --> 00:15:29,629 Have you ever thought about just talking to Lily, 324 00:15:29,729 --> 00:15:33,065 you know, let her know the dilemma that you're facing? 325 00:15:33,166 --> 00:15:34,934 Just be honest about it. 326 00:15:35,034 --> 00:15:36,469 [exhaling] 327 00:15:36,569 --> 00:15:38,337 I don't know how she would take it. 328 00:15:38,438 --> 00:15:41,374 Lily understands that the connection between you two 329 00:15:41,474 --> 00:15:44,610 is new...that you gotta look out for yourself. 330 00:15:44,710 --> 00:15:47,213 She won't fault you for that. 331 00:15:47,313 --> 00:15:49,982 I don't know. This... 332 00:15:50,082 --> 00:15:52,552 this whole sibling thing... 333 00:15:52,652 --> 00:15:55,021 I wanna be a good brother. I wanna support Lily. 334 00:15:55,121 --> 00:15:57,690 But if that means cheating myself out of my dream job, 335 00:15:57,790 --> 00:16:00,026 then how... 336 00:16:00,126 --> 00:16:02,962 how much loyalty do I owe to a sister 337 00:16:03,062 --> 00:16:05,231 that I never even knew I had? 338 00:16:06,632 --> 00:16:09,769 Wow, so you're bashing Cane. Now you sound like Devon. 339 00:16:09,869 --> 00:16:13,039 It's not my intention, but it's a fair question. 340 00:16:13,139 --> 00:16:14,841 Because this seems more personal 341 00:16:14,941 --> 00:16:17,009 than you supporting Cane as your CEO. 342 00:16:17,109 --> 00:16:18,778 Well, of course it's personal. 343 00:16:18,878 --> 00:16:21,113 I mean, he did save Malcolm's life, right? 344 00:16:21,214 --> 00:16:22,882 So I am gonna have some loyalty. 345 00:16:22,982 --> 00:16:25,952 I think there's a lot more than loyalty at play these days. 346 00:16:26,052 --> 00:16:27,587 Come on, Lily. 347 00:16:27,687 --> 00:16:31,791 It's clear to everyone that you and Cane are together again. 348 00:16:31,891 --> 00:16:34,193 I don't see how that's relevant, but okay. 349 00:16:34,293 --> 00:16:36,429 [huffs] Okay then, uh... 350 00:16:36,529 --> 00:16:39,332 speaking strictly from a business perspective. 351 00:16:39,432 --> 00:16:41,067 Cane is incredibly savvy 352 00:16:41,167 --> 00:16:43,369 and more than capable of landing on his own feet. 353 00:16:43,469 --> 00:16:45,271 Even if Chancellor goes to Billy, 354 00:16:45,371 --> 00:16:47,473 -Cane will be just fine. -Yeah, I know he will be. 355 00:16:47,573 --> 00:16:49,442 But that's not gonna happen. 356 00:16:49,542 --> 00:16:52,278 -Because you're gonna fight. -Yes, absolutely. 357 00:16:52,378 --> 00:16:53,613 You say you're ready, 358 00:16:53,713 --> 00:16:54,947 but Billy's been known to fight dirty in the past. 359 00:16:55,047 --> 00:16:58,518 Which means this will inevitably get extremely personal. 360 00:16:58,618 --> 00:17:01,053 Given the capability of so much collateral damage, 361 00:17:01,153 --> 00:17:03,956 why are you so willing to fight this fight? 362 00:17:04,056 --> 00:17:06,158 Because I have set something in motion that, 363 00:17:06,259 --> 00:17:08,160 if it all works out, 364 00:17:08,261 --> 00:17:11,697 it's gonna take all the thunder out of Billy's attack. 365 00:17:16,602 --> 00:17:19,572 I wanna do right by Lily. I really do. 366 00:17:19,672 --> 00:17:23,509 But...at the expense of my own goals? 367 00:17:23,609 --> 00:17:26,445 One of the things that appeals to me about Billy's offer 368 00:17:26,546 --> 00:17:29,048 is that there are no personal complications. 369 00:17:29,148 --> 00:17:31,083 It's purely transactional. 370 00:17:31,183 --> 00:17:33,452 It is just business. 371 00:17:33,553 --> 00:17:36,155 I think when people say that, they're just trying to 372 00:17:36,255 --> 00:17:37,924 justify the choice they're making 373 00:17:38,024 --> 00:17:39,926 even though it could hurt someone else. 374 00:17:40,026 --> 00:17:42,361 Well, the last thing that I would wanna do is hurt Lily. 375 00:17:42,461 --> 00:17:45,331 Well, that could be inevitable if you choose to break with her. 376 00:17:45,431 --> 00:17:47,333 Let me ask you something. 377 00:17:47,433 --> 00:17:49,702 How well do you know Billy Abbott? 378 00:17:49,802 --> 00:17:52,204 Can you trust him? 379 00:17:52,305 --> 00:17:54,140 I'm not sure. But I'll say this. 380 00:17:54,240 --> 00:17:56,442 Claire knows him, and she is not a huge fan. 381 00:17:56,542 --> 00:17:59,445 Hmm. I sense Claire is pretty savvy 382 00:17:59,545 --> 00:18:02,615 when it comes to seeing people for who they really are. 383 00:18:02,715 --> 00:18:04,216 She is. 384 00:18:05,618 --> 00:18:07,486 I wanna make the right decision. 385 00:18:07,587 --> 00:18:09,922 I wanna do the work, make my mark, 386 00:18:10,022 --> 00:18:13,659 and not get tangled up in taking sides in office politics. 387 00:18:13,759 --> 00:18:16,929 I don't know if that's possible. 388 00:18:17,029 --> 00:18:20,933 I don't know all the players well enough to give you advice, 389 00:18:21,033 --> 00:18:23,502 but I do know you. 390 00:18:23,603 --> 00:18:25,972 I remember when you were eight years old, 391 00:18:26,072 --> 00:18:28,708 the principal called me because you had gotten in a fight. 392 00:18:28,808 --> 00:18:30,676 -[laughs] -Looking at you now, 393 00:18:30,776 --> 00:18:33,312 who would have guessed you were the smallest kid in the class 394 00:18:33,412 --> 00:18:36,916 taking up for the second smallest kid in the class 395 00:18:37,016 --> 00:18:39,318 and getting a black eye for your effort. 396 00:18:39,418 --> 00:18:40,886 He was a good kid. 397 00:18:40,987 --> 00:18:43,823 And he always used to share his peanut butter cups with me. 398 00:18:43,923 --> 00:18:47,793 You've always had good instincts and a big heart, Holden. 399 00:18:47,893 --> 00:18:49,528 Black eye or not, 400 00:18:49,629 --> 00:18:51,897 you made the right choice. 401 00:18:51,998 --> 00:18:54,300 And I trust you will do that now. 402 00:18:56,469 --> 00:18:59,872 You know, I can postpone the surgery to my hand. 403 00:18:59,972 --> 00:19:02,108 Stay on with the company till this is all settled. 404 00:19:02,208 --> 00:19:04,577 No, no, no. I have got this. 405 00:19:04,677 --> 00:19:06,278 It's fine, okay? 406 00:19:06,379 --> 00:19:09,749 You put your energy towards what you were born to do, 407 00:19:09,849 --> 00:19:11,984 Dr. Hastings. 408 00:19:12,652 --> 00:19:14,687 [phone chimes] 409 00:19:17,323 --> 00:19:19,425 Ooh, it's, uh, Stephanie. 410 00:19:19,525 --> 00:19:21,093 We're having lunch today. 411 00:19:21,193 --> 00:19:23,896 See? It's a sign! 412 00:19:23,996 --> 00:19:27,500 You're meant to go back to practicing medicine. STAT. 413 00:19:29,301 --> 00:19:30,870 What are you saying? 414 00:19:30,970 --> 00:19:33,039 You think we should end our friendship? 415 00:19:33,139 --> 00:19:36,042 I would not, could not, ever end our friendship. 416 00:19:36,142 --> 00:19:38,144 Well, then what is this about? 417 00:19:38,244 --> 00:19:40,846 I'm just trying to give you a little space... 418 00:19:40,946 --> 00:19:43,716 at least while you and Victor are still getting your footing. 419 00:19:43,816 --> 00:19:46,218 I always will have your back, always. 420 00:19:46,318 --> 00:19:48,254 Well, that's very noble of you, Jack, 421 00:19:48,354 --> 00:19:50,656 but the answer is absolutely not. 422 00:19:50,756 --> 00:19:53,459 I don't want space from you. 423 00:19:53,559 --> 00:19:55,861 You just said that you would always have my back, 424 00:19:55,961 --> 00:19:58,097 and that's what I need from you right now. 425 00:19:58,197 --> 00:20:01,300 I need you to help save Nicholas. 426 00:20:03,569 --> 00:20:05,971 You know, I know this is none of my business, 427 00:20:06,072 --> 00:20:08,007 and feel free to tell me to shut up, 428 00:20:08,107 --> 00:20:11,043 but does your husband know you're here? 429 00:20:12,111 --> 00:20:14,847 Does it matter? 430 00:20:14,947 --> 00:20:17,016 I mean, he's had enough. 431 00:20:18,184 --> 00:20:20,586 Pissed off is his default these days. 432 00:20:21,921 --> 00:20:24,323 Maybe he just doesn't like seeing you like this. 433 00:20:25,658 --> 00:20:27,526 He could be scared. 434 00:20:27,626 --> 00:20:29,628 He might think the only way he can deal with it 435 00:20:29,729 --> 00:20:32,865 is by getting angry, you know? Sometimes it really helps 436 00:20:32,965 --> 00:20:35,434 if you can understand where someone's coming from 437 00:20:35,534 --> 00:20:37,403 and then maybe you won't take it as personal. 438 00:20:37,503 --> 00:20:40,473 But it is personal, you know? I mean, I'm an addict. 439 00:20:40,573 --> 00:20:43,375 And I did-- I stayed out all night, 440 00:20:43,476 --> 00:20:45,344 etcetera. 441 00:20:46,445 --> 00:20:48,347 It's not like he's wrong. 442 00:20:48,447 --> 00:20:52,151 The cherry on top of that sundae... 443 00:20:52,251 --> 00:20:54,253 is I lost my job. 444 00:20:54,353 --> 00:20:56,122 What happened? 445 00:20:56,222 --> 00:20:58,124 I'm an addict. 446 00:20:58,224 --> 00:21:01,260 You know? You show up late a few too many times 447 00:21:01,360 --> 00:21:04,597 or not at all, and... you know, when I was there 448 00:21:04,697 --> 00:21:07,166 it's not like I was really... there. 449 00:21:08,601 --> 00:21:11,737 And going AWOL after I OD'd, that was not a... 450 00:21:11,837 --> 00:21:14,640 a popular...popular decision. 451 00:21:14,740 --> 00:21:18,277 So when I got home, they called to inform me that 452 00:21:18,377 --> 00:21:20,513 my services were no longer needed. 453 00:21:21,981 --> 00:21:24,416 That's the trouble you were talking about? 454 00:21:24,517 --> 00:21:26,218 Yeah. 455 00:21:27,753 --> 00:21:29,822 Waitress jobs come a dime a dozen, right? 456 00:21:29,922 --> 00:21:31,924 Hey, at least you made it till midnight, you know, 457 00:21:32,024 --> 00:21:34,660 before you used. 458 00:21:34,760 --> 00:21:37,563 I was white knuckling the whole time. 459 00:21:38,864 --> 00:21:41,267 There was only one way I was gonna go. 460 00:21:41,367 --> 00:21:44,336 Yeah. Doesn't take much, does it? 461 00:21:46,172 --> 00:21:48,007 Sometimes nothing at all. 462 00:21:49,608 --> 00:21:51,811 You know, I, uh, I... 463 00:21:51,911 --> 00:21:53,946 thought a lot about you. 464 00:21:54,046 --> 00:21:56,315 You know, after everything that, uh... 465 00:21:56,415 --> 00:21:58,017 happened the other night. 466 00:21:58,117 --> 00:22:00,653 Yeah, I've been... 467 00:22:00,753 --> 00:22:03,389 thinking about you too. 468 00:22:10,930 --> 00:22:12,464 I want to apologize. 469 00:22:12,565 --> 00:22:15,401 Nah. You don't have anything to apologize for. 470 00:22:15,501 --> 00:22:17,403 Yeah, I do. 471 00:22:17,503 --> 00:22:20,906 The pills. Like...come on. 472 00:22:21,006 --> 00:22:24,777 What an ass. I just left them to set you up to get high? 473 00:22:24,877 --> 00:22:26,846 Who does that? That's disgusting. 474 00:22:26,946 --> 00:22:29,849 Yeah, well, I'm not letting you take that hit. 475 00:22:29,949 --> 00:22:31,383 I mean... 476 00:22:31,483 --> 00:22:33,419 everything that happened wouldn't have happened. 477 00:22:33,519 --> 00:22:35,754 You know? We wouldn't have... 478 00:22:35,855 --> 00:22:38,023 I wouldn't have overdosed. 479 00:22:38,123 --> 00:22:41,260 Yeah, but then I wouldn't have gotten to save your life 480 00:22:41,360 --> 00:22:43,329 and be a hero, and then... 481 00:22:43,429 --> 00:22:45,965 and then we wouldn't be here. 482 00:22:46,065 --> 00:22:47,433 Lucky us. 483 00:22:47,533 --> 00:22:50,369 I don't think I'd use the word luck. 484 00:22:50,469 --> 00:22:52,104 Fate? 485 00:22:53,672 --> 00:22:56,508 Let's go with...choice. 486 00:22:57,476 --> 00:23:00,446 You are choosing to be here to get better. 487 00:23:00,546 --> 00:23:02,882 Like I am. 488 00:23:02,982 --> 00:23:05,451 It's the first good choice I've made in a long time. 489 00:23:07,086 --> 00:23:10,222 And you look a lot better than the last time I saw you. 490 00:23:10,322 --> 00:23:13,492 I would think anything would be an upgrade over that. 491 00:23:13,592 --> 00:23:15,294 No, but you're doing it, you know? 492 00:23:15,394 --> 00:23:18,197 I mean, you're drinking the coffee and you're... 493 00:23:18,297 --> 00:23:20,232 trying to do a puzzle that you suck at 494 00:23:20,332 --> 00:23:22,801 instead of going out there 495 00:23:22,902 --> 00:23:25,537 and looking for another pill. 496 00:23:25,638 --> 00:23:27,506 I call that progress. 497 00:23:29,008 --> 00:23:31,477 Well, I'm not gonna lie to you. 498 00:23:31,577 --> 00:23:34,346 I think about scoring... 499 00:23:34,446 --> 00:23:36,715 -all the time. -Yeah. 500 00:23:36,815 --> 00:23:40,152 But like I said at the meeting, 501 00:23:40,252 --> 00:23:42,454 I'm not just doing this for me. 502 00:23:42,554 --> 00:23:46,392 No. You're doing it for your family. 503 00:23:46,492 --> 00:23:48,594 And the people that you love. 504 00:23:48,694 --> 00:23:52,164 They are keeping me on this side of the doors. 505 00:23:52,264 --> 00:23:54,767 I've been on this side of the doors before, remember? 506 00:23:54,867 --> 00:23:56,769 More than once. 507 00:23:56,869 --> 00:24:00,873 And the only thing that it has proved to me 508 00:24:00,973 --> 00:24:03,575 is that I can't hack it. 509 00:24:03,676 --> 00:24:06,345 Well, I think that you should 510 00:24:06,445 --> 00:24:09,281 put a little more faith in yourself. 511 00:24:11,517 --> 00:24:15,521 Well, at least I got a friend to kick me into shape. 512 00:24:15,621 --> 00:24:18,257 Yeah. You absolutely do. 513 00:24:18,357 --> 00:24:21,493 How is Nicholas doing? 514 00:24:21,593 --> 00:24:24,730 He's been struggling, which is why I'm hoping 515 00:24:24,830 --> 00:24:26,598 that you're still willing to help. 516 00:24:26,699 --> 00:24:27,900 Oh, it's a standing offer. 517 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:29,702 I will do whatever I can to help him. 518 00:24:29,802 --> 00:24:31,704 It has to be his request, though. 519 00:24:31,804 --> 00:24:34,206 -It has to be his choice. -Yes, of course. 520 00:24:34,306 --> 00:24:36,075 Victor's not gonna like this one bit. 521 00:24:36,175 --> 00:24:39,178 He was furious at me when I was temporarily your sponsor, 522 00:24:39,278 --> 00:24:41,480 never mind that night at the Athletic Club. 523 00:24:41,580 --> 00:24:43,649 he will never let me forget about. 524 00:24:43,749 --> 00:24:46,018 I don't care if he likes it or not. 525 00:24:46,118 --> 00:24:48,120 You saved my life, 526 00:24:48,220 --> 00:24:50,656 and there is no one I would trust more 527 00:24:50,756 --> 00:24:53,692 with Nicholas's sobriety than you. 528 00:24:53,792 --> 00:24:56,996 How is Nicholas handling rehab? 529 00:24:57,096 --> 00:24:59,298 I wish I could see for myself. 530 00:24:59,398 --> 00:25:02,034 Wait, you haven't visited him yet? 531 00:25:02,134 --> 00:25:05,371 Not since his relapse. He's not up to visitors, 532 00:25:05,471 --> 00:25:08,040 -not even family. -He's a very strong, 533 00:25:08,140 --> 00:25:09,608 very proud man. 534 00:25:09,708 --> 00:25:11,310 He's probably a bit embarrassed. 535 00:25:11,410 --> 00:25:13,012 Well, that might be, 536 00:25:13,112 --> 00:25:15,814 but for me not to be able to talk to him 537 00:25:15,914 --> 00:25:18,684 or to see how he's doing-- I hate it! 538 00:25:18,784 --> 00:25:21,020 I am so sorry. But take some comfort in knowing 539 00:25:21,120 --> 00:25:23,589 he's doing the work. 540 00:25:23,689 --> 00:25:25,524 I am holding on to that. 541 00:25:25,624 --> 00:25:28,694 And when he gets out, I will be there for him. 542 00:25:28,794 --> 00:25:31,497 Whether it's as his sponsor or a friend, it doesn't matter. 543 00:25:31,597 --> 00:25:32,998 I will help. 544 00:25:33,098 --> 00:25:34,666 Thank you, Jack. 545 00:25:34,767 --> 00:25:37,002 [phone rings] 546 00:25:37,102 --> 00:25:38,704 [gasps] It's Nicholas! 547 00:25:40,305 --> 00:25:42,174 Nicholas? Is everything all right? 548 00:25:42,274 --> 00:25:45,778 Uh, you know how rehab is. It's, uh... 549 00:25:45,878 --> 00:25:47,479 it's going as well as it can. 550 00:25:47,579 --> 00:25:50,215 Um, but I was actually calling because 551 00:25:50,315 --> 00:25:53,185 I was wondering if... 552 00:25:53,285 --> 00:25:55,754 if you could come by, um... 553 00:25:55,854 --> 00:25:57,689 I'd really like to see you. 554 00:25:57,790 --> 00:26:00,726 I'll be right there. 555 00:26:02,361 --> 00:26:04,229 This move you're making to block Billy 556 00:26:04,329 --> 00:26:06,298 from taking Chancellor from you... 557 00:26:06,398 --> 00:26:08,801 if you wanna run it by me, I'm here. 558 00:26:08,901 --> 00:26:11,737 Just let me know if I can help. 559 00:26:11,837 --> 00:26:16,041 Yeah, okay. How about you help me celebrate when it's all over? 560 00:26:16,141 --> 00:26:17,276 You're on. 561 00:26:19,211 --> 00:26:20,212 Oh, Holden! 562 00:26:20,312 --> 00:26:21,380 -Hey. -Hi! 563 00:26:21,480 --> 00:26:24,016 If you're busy, I can come back. 564 00:26:24,116 --> 00:26:25,651 I was just leaving. 565 00:26:25,751 --> 00:26:28,120 -Take care. -All right. Bye. 566 00:26:31,323 --> 00:26:33,892 [softly] I still don't think he's a fan. 567 00:26:33,992 --> 00:26:36,261 [laughs] It's okay. He'll come around. 568 00:26:36,361 --> 00:26:39,932 Um, are you here 'cause you have good news for me? 569 00:26:40,032 --> 00:26:43,769 You ready to join me in this fight against Billy? 570 00:26:54,680 --> 00:26:56,682 Afternoon, Victor. 571 00:26:56,782 --> 00:26:59,418 If you have come here to gloat about 572 00:26:59,518 --> 00:27:02,621 Chancellor Industries, you're premature. 573 00:27:02,721 --> 00:27:05,023 There's no way the Abbotts will ever own that. 574 00:27:05,124 --> 00:27:07,526 Nor will Billy Boy ever run it. 575 00:27:07,626 --> 00:27:09,094 I guess I shouldn't be surprised 576 00:27:09,194 --> 00:27:10,829 you're aware of what's happening there. 577 00:27:10,929 --> 00:27:12,698 Well, I'm aware of everything. 578 00:27:12,798 --> 00:27:15,100 Well, I hate to break it to you. You don't know everything. 579 00:27:15,200 --> 00:27:16,969 I am not here about Chancellor. 580 00:27:17,069 --> 00:27:19,138 I'm here about something far more important. 581 00:27:19,238 --> 00:27:20,873 And what's that? 582 00:27:20,973 --> 00:27:22,808 Your son, Nicholas. 583 00:27:22,908 --> 00:27:24,877 What about my son? 584 00:27:24,977 --> 00:27:26,512 He is in the fight of his life, 585 00:27:26,612 --> 00:27:28,380 and I think what he is going through 586 00:27:28,480 --> 00:27:31,216 supersedes any animosity between the two of us. 587 00:27:31,316 --> 00:27:33,452 I assume Nikki told you that she has asked me 588 00:27:33,552 --> 00:27:35,888 to be his sponsor when he gets out of rehab. 589 00:27:35,988 --> 00:27:38,824 I don't give a damn what Nikki asked you. 590 00:27:38,924 --> 00:27:40,626 It's a terrible idea. 591 00:27:40,726 --> 00:27:43,328 Why did I think you were gonna say that? 592 00:27:43,428 --> 00:27:45,330 It is your weakness, Jack Abbott, 593 00:27:45,430 --> 00:27:47,633 that nearly killed her, 594 00:27:47,733 --> 00:27:50,702 your night of debauchery in the Athletic Club. 595 00:27:50,802 --> 00:27:54,606 I shall never forget nor ever forgive. 596 00:27:57,476 --> 00:27:58,644 Nicholas. 597 00:27:58,744 --> 00:28:01,280 -Hey, Mom. -Ohh! 598 00:28:03,182 --> 00:28:06,051 Oh, my baby. 599 00:28:06,151 --> 00:28:09,955 This feels so good, I don't know that I'm ever gonna let you go. 600 00:28:13,091 --> 00:28:16,228 I've been so worried about you. How are you doing? 601 00:28:17,963 --> 00:28:20,299 Oh, you know, just, uh, coffee, 602 00:28:20,399 --> 00:28:23,068 which is terrible, and, uh... 603 00:28:23,168 --> 00:28:24,970 lotta sugar, 604 00:28:25,070 --> 00:28:27,072 puzzles, which are awesome. 605 00:28:27,172 --> 00:28:29,274 I know how hard this is. 606 00:28:29,374 --> 00:28:33,111 Questioning yourself, looking for answers... 607 00:28:33,212 --> 00:28:37,015 when all you really want is that next pill or next drink. 608 00:28:38,450 --> 00:28:41,420 -I'm not gonna let you down. -Don't you worry about me. 609 00:28:41,520 --> 00:28:43,989 This is about your recovery. 610 00:28:44,089 --> 00:28:46,558 Nothing else is more important. 611 00:28:46,658 --> 00:28:49,828 And that's why, even though we miss you, 612 00:28:49,928 --> 00:28:54,032 I don't want you coming home until you are 100% certain 613 00:28:54,132 --> 00:28:55,601 that you are solid. 614 00:28:55,701 --> 00:28:58,003 Understood? 615 00:28:58,103 --> 00:28:59,905 Yeah. I got it. 616 00:29:00,005 --> 00:29:03,508 But I do hope that you're ready for more visits like this. 617 00:29:05,410 --> 00:29:08,180 Yeah, um, well, Sharon was here earlier, 618 00:29:08,280 --> 00:29:13,051 and she reminded me how much I missed you guys. 619 00:29:13,151 --> 00:29:16,421 And, uh, I think I'm ready, but, I... 620 00:29:16,521 --> 00:29:19,157 -But--but what? -I, um... 621 00:29:20,926 --> 00:29:22,928 Well, it's why I wanted to see you first, 622 00:29:23,028 --> 00:29:26,265 'cause you best understand what I'm going through. 623 00:29:26,365 --> 00:29:29,401 But the truth is, when it comes to visits, I just... 624 00:29:31,303 --> 00:29:33,705 I didn't think I had the guts to look you 625 00:29:33,805 --> 00:29:36,541 or Dad or Vick in the eyes. 626 00:29:36,642 --> 00:29:40,779 Darling, the people who love you understand. 627 00:29:40,879 --> 00:29:43,715 I've done nothing but lie to you 628 00:29:43,815 --> 00:29:46,518 and make promises that I never keep. 629 00:29:46,618 --> 00:29:49,121 And I continually let you down. 630 00:29:51,290 --> 00:29:53,592 And I don't know what to do with that. 631 00:29:56,328 --> 00:29:57,996 Hey, sorry I'm late. 632 00:29:58,096 --> 00:29:59,464 Ah, you're right on time. 633 00:29:59,564 --> 00:30:01,533 And this time, lunch is on me. 634 00:30:01,633 --> 00:30:04,236 -Oh, no. No, no, no. -No, yeah. 635 00:30:04,336 --> 00:30:06,972 You did the cooking last time, so it's my turn. 636 00:30:07,072 --> 00:30:09,675 Look, if it makes you feel any better, 637 00:30:09,775 --> 00:30:11,910 it's a write-off since I'm still wooing you 638 00:30:12,010 --> 00:30:13,845 to join Memorial's surgical team. 639 00:30:13,945 --> 00:30:15,914 Oh, I have news on that front. 640 00:30:16,014 --> 00:30:18,083 -Ah. -I spoke with Dr. Price. 641 00:30:18,183 --> 00:30:20,185 We scheduled the surgery. 642 00:30:20,285 --> 00:30:22,020 If all goes well, 643 00:30:22,120 --> 00:30:24,056 I'll be able to take you up on your offer 644 00:30:24,156 --> 00:30:26,024 sooner than we thought. 645 00:30:28,060 --> 00:30:30,262 Billy offered me a great position at the company 646 00:30:30,362 --> 00:30:33,098 if he takes over. 647 00:30:33,198 --> 00:30:34,566 Oh, okay. 648 00:30:34,666 --> 00:30:36,702 Of course he bribed you. 649 00:30:36,802 --> 00:30:38,203 He will just say whatever he needs to 650 00:30:38,303 --> 00:30:40,505 to get what he wants, and then he will stab you in the back. 651 00:30:40,605 --> 00:30:42,774 -I promise you. -Oh, I didn't know. 652 00:30:42,874 --> 00:30:45,143 I mean, are you really considering this offer? 653 00:30:45,243 --> 00:30:48,780 Well, Cane can be a... 654 00:30:48,880 --> 00:30:50,849 a challenging boss, in the past, 655 00:30:50,949 --> 00:30:53,151 and he still hasn't really even defined my current position 656 00:30:53,251 --> 00:30:56,188 -at Chancellor. -Right, okay, but... 657 00:30:56,288 --> 00:30:59,124 Billy just offered you the stars. 658 00:30:59,224 --> 00:31:01,860 You know he would be a terrible mentor, right? 659 00:31:01,960 --> 00:31:04,496 He will crash and burn and take you down with him. 660 00:31:04,596 --> 00:31:07,032 He seems very confident, and I like the direction 661 00:31:07,132 --> 00:31:08,633 he wants for the company and for me. 662 00:31:08,734 --> 00:31:10,936 But I would, of course... 663 00:31:11,036 --> 00:31:13,038 I would hate to go against you. 664 00:31:13,138 --> 00:31:14,339 Well, it kinda sounds like 665 00:31:14,439 --> 00:31:16,074 that's what you're already doing, Holden. 666 00:31:16,174 --> 00:31:17,976 It's a lot to take in. It is a big decision. 667 00:31:18,076 --> 00:31:19,678 Yeah, it is. 668 00:31:19,778 --> 00:31:21,713 And you have to pick a side. 669 00:31:21,813 --> 00:31:24,149 Like, are you gonna look out for your family 670 00:31:24,249 --> 00:31:27,052 or for yourself? 671 00:31:32,491 --> 00:31:34,059 That's wonderful news! 672 00:31:34,159 --> 00:31:36,061 You must be so excited. 673 00:31:36,161 --> 00:31:38,096 The idea of returning to what I love, 674 00:31:38,196 --> 00:31:41,366 helping people, making a real difference? 675 00:31:41,466 --> 00:31:43,368 I wish I could start this second. 676 00:31:43,468 --> 00:31:45,270 From our first conversation-- 677 00:31:45,370 --> 00:31:48,006 your passion, the way you lit up-- 678 00:31:48,106 --> 00:31:51,443 it was obvious to me that you belong in an operating room. 679 00:31:51,543 --> 00:31:55,013 And I will do anything I can to facilitate that transition. 680 00:31:55,113 --> 00:31:58,116 And I just wanna let you know I am so grateful. 681 00:31:58,216 --> 00:32:00,385 Your support has meant everything. 682 00:32:00,485 --> 00:32:03,121 I know a good surgeon when I meet one. 683 00:32:03,221 --> 00:32:07,192 If you wanna end up at Memorial, I will find you a place. 684 00:32:07,292 --> 00:32:10,128 There's no place I'd rather be. 685 00:32:10,228 --> 00:32:12,197 It's home. 686 00:32:12,297 --> 00:32:16,001 Billy said the exact same thing. Pick a side. 687 00:32:16,101 --> 00:32:19,204 Okay. Well, I guess that's one thing Billy and I agree on. 688 00:32:19,304 --> 00:32:21,706 -So what's it gonna be? -Well, according to him, 689 00:32:21,807 --> 00:32:24,576 Chancellor is practically his. He has all the documentation. 690 00:32:24,676 --> 00:32:27,045 It's just a matter of him taking it to court. 691 00:32:27,145 --> 00:32:29,748 Yes, I understand, because Billy is a big talker, okay? 692 00:32:29,848 --> 00:32:33,051 But this takeover is never gonna happen. 693 00:32:33,151 --> 00:32:35,554 Wait. So he has no proof to back up his claims? 694 00:32:35,654 --> 00:32:37,956 I mean, he has a case. 695 00:32:38,056 --> 00:32:40,559 But listen, Katherine was Devon's grandmother, 696 00:32:40,659 --> 00:32:42,894 which means she's a part of our family. 697 00:32:42,994 --> 00:32:44,396 So I am gonna do everything 698 00:32:44,496 --> 00:32:46,631 to fight for her legacy and the company 699 00:32:46,731 --> 00:32:49,401 because nothing is more important than family. 700 00:32:49,501 --> 00:32:51,970 So you can either be a part of that or not. 701 00:32:53,572 --> 00:32:57,042 "Our family." It, uh, it feels... 702 00:32:57,142 --> 00:32:59,277 feels good to hear you say that. 703 00:32:59,377 --> 00:33:02,180 Okay. How good? 704 00:33:02,280 --> 00:33:05,383 I-I'm in. I've got your back. 705 00:33:05,484 --> 00:33:07,219 No matter what. 706 00:33:08,987 --> 00:33:13,091 Nicholas, I have felt exactly how you're feeling right now... 707 00:33:13,191 --> 00:33:15,994 the guilt, the shame. 708 00:33:18,129 --> 00:33:21,333 But working this out with your doctors-- 709 00:33:21,433 --> 00:33:24,302 that's what's gonna get you to the other side. 710 00:33:24,402 --> 00:33:26,638 And, as odd as this sounds, 711 00:33:26,738 --> 00:33:29,741 you might even gain some strength through it. 712 00:33:31,409 --> 00:33:33,678 Yeah, well, I'm gonna need all the strength I can get 713 00:33:33,778 --> 00:33:35,146 if I'm gonna get through this. 714 00:33:35,247 --> 00:33:39,117 Darling, nobody is as strong as you. 715 00:33:39,217 --> 00:33:42,721 Now, the coming days are not going to be easy. 716 00:33:42,821 --> 00:33:44,923 You're gonna have dark days. 717 00:33:45,023 --> 00:33:47,058 But, please, never forget 718 00:33:47,158 --> 00:33:49,494 that you aren't alone. 719 00:33:49,594 --> 00:33:53,231 I'm right here. So is your family. 720 00:33:53,331 --> 00:33:57,135 So draw strength from our love and faith in you. 721 00:33:59,604 --> 00:34:01,006 I love you, Mom. 722 00:34:02,073 --> 00:34:04,676 I love you so much. 723 00:34:04,776 --> 00:34:07,546 That night is the last time Nikki had a drink. 724 00:34:07,646 --> 00:34:10,315 Try to focus on that-- what came out of it-- 725 00:34:10,415 --> 00:34:11,783 especially since your anger over it 726 00:34:11,883 --> 00:34:14,152 nearly cost you your marriage. 727 00:34:14,252 --> 00:34:18,690 I will not be lectured by you or the likes of you 728 00:34:18,790 --> 00:34:21,126 about my marriage or anything else. 729 00:34:21,226 --> 00:34:23,695 I'm not here to lecture anyone. I'm here to help. 730 00:34:23,795 --> 00:34:25,530 I am an addict. 731 00:34:25,630 --> 00:34:29,100 I have the same proclivity for pills that Nicholas has. 732 00:34:29,200 --> 00:34:32,837 I understand what he is suffering on a cellular level. 733 00:34:32,938 --> 00:34:35,640 And I wanna help him in any way I can 734 00:34:35,740 --> 00:34:38,043 -if he needs my help. -Aw. 735 00:34:38,143 --> 00:34:39,911 Warms the cockles of my heart. 736 00:34:40,011 --> 00:34:41,846 Kindly see yourself out. 737 00:34:45,917 --> 00:34:48,653 All I'm asking is that you set aside your hatred 738 00:34:48,753 --> 00:34:52,591 just long enough to see the value in this. 739 00:35:50,115 --> 00:35:52,717 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. 740 00:35:52,817 --> 00:35:55,720 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 741 00:35:55,820 --> 00:35:58,723 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 742 00:35:58,823 --> 00:36:01,860 Join us again for "The Young and the Restless."