1 00:00:02,469 --> 00:00:05,906 [quiet music plays] 2 00:00:06,039 --> 00:00:09,877 ♪♪ 3 00:00:20,320 --> 00:00:21,989 [doorbell rings] 4 00:00:30,864 --> 00:00:33,800 Well, isn't this a lovely surprise? 5 00:00:33,901 --> 00:00:35,836 -Please, come in. -Thank you. 6 00:00:35,936 --> 00:00:38,171 I hope it's okay that I stop by, 7 00:00:38,272 --> 00:00:40,240 that, uh, I'm not interrupting? 8 00:00:40,340 --> 00:00:41,675 No, no, not at all. 9 00:00:41,775 --> 00:00:44,378 I'm, uh, just tidying up. With my surgery tomorrow, 10 00:00:44,478 --> 00:00:46,847 I wanna make sure everything is in order, 11 00:00:46,947 --> 00:00:48,382 in its proper place. 12 00:00:48,482 --> 00:00:52,085 That attention to detail's one of the many traits 13 00:00:52,185 --> 00:00:54,321 that makes you an excellent surgeon. 14 00:00:54,421 --> 00:00:56,657 Well, let's hope that'll be the case again. 15 00:00:56,757 --> 00:00:58,191 It will be. 16 00:00:58,292 --> 00:01:00,694 So I got you a little something 17 00:01:00,794 --> 00:01:03,230 to commemorate you taking the first step 18 00:01:03,330 --> 00:01:05,799 to resuming your life as a surgeon. 19 00:01:22,115 --> 00:01:23,584 Good morning. 20 00:01:23,684 --> 00:01:25,452 Morning. 21 00:01:25,552 --> 00:01:27,921 I will take a macchiato for here, please. 22 00:01:30,023 --> 00:01:31,592 Esther? 23 00:01:31,692 --> 00:01:33,427 Oh--oh, hi, uh, 24 00:01:33,527 --> 00:01:35,696 uh, sorry, uh, what was that? 25 00:01:35,796 --> 00:01:37,164 Uh, mocha? 26 00:01:37,264 --> 00:01:39,232 -Macchiato. -Oh. 27 00:01:39,333 --> 00:01:42,269 Uh, yeah. Uh, coming right up. 28 00:01:44,071 --> 00:01:45,706 Oh, look at that! 29 00:01:45,806 --> 00:01:47,841 You're using our app. 30 00:01:47,941 --> 00:01:50,978 Has Spectra-Charles become your go-to news source? 31 00:01:52,479 --> 00:01:55,349 I look at it now and then. 32 00:01:55,449 --> 00:01:58,218 When I have nothing better to do. 33 00:02:04,024 --> 00:02:05,559 [chime] 34 00:02:15,168 --> 00:02:17,004 What the hell? 35 00:02:17,104 --> 00:02:19,506 Another day in the life, Audra? 36 00:02:19,606 --> 00:02:22,042 Or just another disaster? 37 00:02:22,142 --> 00:02:25,746 Not that it's any of your business, 38 00:02:25,846 --> 00:02:28,048 but it looks like Victoria stole something 39 00:02:28,148 --> 00:02:31,351 that should have been mine. 40 00:02:33,954 --> 00:02:38,892 ♪♪ 41 00:03:05,986 --> 00:03:08,522 I'm so glad you could join us for coffee. 42 00:03:08,622 --> 00:03:11,158 I wanted to hear about Daddy's visit with Nick. 43 00:03:11,258 --> 00:03:12,959 -How was he? -Well... 44 00:03:14,594 --> 00:03:16,496 He was very honest... 45 00:03:16,596 --> 00:03:18,699 very open about his struggle. 46 00:03:20,033 --> 00:03:22,335 And his sense of shame. 47 00:03:22,436 --> 00:03:24,371 -I hate hearing that. -Broke my heart, 48 00:03:24,471 --> 00:03:26,573 to be honest with you. 49 00:03:26,673 --> 00:03:29,509 But at the same time, I was very proud of his determination 50 00:03:29,609 --> 00:03:32,646 to...to overcome this, you know? 51 00:03:32,746 --> 00:03:34,414 Very proud. 52 00:03:35,382 --> 00:03:36,917 I miss him so much. 53 00:03:37,017 --> 00:03:39,720 I check my phone about a million times a day 54 00:03:39,820 --> 00:03:41,555 waiting for a call or a text 55 00:03:41,655 --> 00:03:43,690 that he wants me to come and see him. 56 00:03:43,790 --> 00:03:46,793 Well, the fact that he's reached out to your father and me 57 00:03:46,893 --> 00:03:50,063 gives me hope that he'll be ready for more visitors soon. 58 00:03:50,163 --> 00:03:52,399 And that's a good sign. 59 00:03:52,499 --> 00:03:54,367 Nicholas has finally realized 60 00:03:54,468 --> 00:03:57,704 that our love and support can make all the difference 61 00:03:57,804 --> 00:04:00,774 in helping him to get through this. 62 00:04:06,947 --> 00:04:09,382 "The only way out is through." 63 00:04:24,631 --> 00:04:26,767 Remember how I take mine? 64 00:04:29,669 --> 00:04:31,838 What are you doing here? 65 00:04:32,973 --> 00:04:36,576 Is that any way to greet a concerned ex-wife? 66 00:04:36,676 --> 00:04:40,013 I don't want any visitors, so you gotta go. 67 00:04:41,448 --> 00:04:43,383 What are you waiting for? Look, I can get security 68 00:04:43,483 --> 00:04:47,120 in here, I can cause a scene, Phyllis. I do not care. 69 00:04:52,959 --> 00:04:55,829 [quiet music plays] 70 00:04:55,962 --> 00:04:58,632 ♪♪ 71 00:05:02,803 --> 00:05:06,006 What is this, a plastic toy stethoscope, huh? 72 00:05:06,106 --> 00:05:08,942 -Only one way to find out. -Ah. 73 00:05:13,079 --> 00:05:15,148 I should have guessed it would be shoes when you said 74 00:05:15,248 --> 00:05:18,418 I was taking my "first step" to becoming a surgeon again. 75 00:05:18,518 --> 00:05:20,153 -My God. -If all goes well, 76 00:05:20,253 --> 00:05:22,522 you will be spending many hours on your feet in the O.R. 77 00:05:22,622 --> 00:05:26,359 -And you swore by that brand. -[both chuckling] 78 00:05:26,459 --> 00:05:28,328 Like Spike Lee said to Michael Jordan, 79 00:05:28,428 --> 00:05:30,397 "It's all about the shoes." 80 00:05:31,464 --> 00:05:34,267 I believe the quote is, "It's gotta be the shoes." 81 00:05:34,367 --> 00:05:36,636 There you go being a stickler. 82 00:05:36,736 --> 00:05:38,772 I mean, that's a quality you would want in a surgeon. 83 00:05:38,872 --> 00:05:41,041 -Right? -Attention to details, 84 00:05:41,141 --> 00:05:43,210 getting things right? Yes. 85 00:05:43,310 --> 00:05:45,478 Correcting the chief of staff? 86 00:05:45,579 --> 00:05:47,747 Only in life or death situations. 87 00:05:47,848 --> 00:05:50,550 This is a Spike Lee quote. 88 00:05:50,650 --> 00:05:53,253 The situation felt kinda dire to me. 89 00:05:53,353 --> 00:05:57,357 Okay, fine. "It's gotta be the shoes," right? 90 00:05:57,457 --> 00:06:00,460 But I stand by the literary license I took. 91 00:06:00,560 --> 00:06:02,596 Actually worked better in this situation. 92 00:06:02,696 --> 00:06:07,100 Okay, okay, I give you that, and--and you are right. 93 00:06:07,200 --> 00:06:09,536 It is all about the shoes. 94 00:06:09,636 --> 00:06:11,771 -[laughter] -Thank you. 95 00:06:11,872 --> 00:06:13,506 This is incredibly thoughtful. 96 00:06:13,607 --> 00:06:15,041 You're welcome. 97 00:06:15,141 --> 00:06:19,179 Now I just have to get through this surgery with flying colors. 98 00:06:21,314 --> 00:06:23,750 You know what? Uh, I'm gonna drive myself crazy 99 00:06:23,850 --> 00:06:25,352 waiting around here. 100 00:06:25,452 --> 00:06:27,754 Do you have to be back at the hospital right away? 101 00:06:27,854 --> 00:06:32,425 Or would you be up for joining me for a...distraction? 102 00:06:32,525 --> 00:06:36,463 What would Victoria possibly steal from you and why? 103 00:06:37,831 --> 00:06:41,301 I guess Newman Enterprises is relaunching Vibrante, 104 00:06:41,401 --> 00:06:44,037 and that witch wants to buy my patents. 105 00:06:44,137 --> 00:06:46,072 How'd you even hear about this? 106 00:06:46,172 --> 00:06:49,509 An email from Newman's legal team. 107 00:06:49,609 --> 00:06:52,212 -What the hell? -I don't know. 108 00:06:52,312 --> 00:06:54,681 It's gotta hurt to hear that your baby, 109 00:06:54,781 --> 00:06:58,618 the company you poured so much time and energy into 110 00:06:58,718 --> 00:07:01,154 and then cratered, is now in the hands of someone 111 00:07:01,254 --> 00:07:04,624 who's a hell of a lot more capable of making it a success. 112 00:07:04,724 --> 00:07:07,861 Okay, first of all, I didn't crater it. 113 00:07:07,961 --> 00:07:09,529 Victor did. 114 00:07:11,298 --> 00:07:14,234 And since when are you such a fan of Victoria's? 115 00:07:14,334 --> 00:07:17,203 Or any Newman, for that matter? 116 00:07:18,805 --> 00:07:20,840 VICTORIA: I'm gonna text Nick later. 117 00:07:20,941 --> 00:07:22,575 I'm not gonna ask him directly if I can visit, 118 00:07:22,676 --> 00:07:24,978 because I obviously don't wanna put pressure on him, 119 00:07:25,078 --> 00:07:27,647 but I'm hoping he'll bring it up. 120 00:07:27,747 --> 00:07:29,683 I think that's a good idea. 121 00:07:29,783 --> 00:07:31,885 Now that he's finally finding his footing, 122 00:07:31,985 --> 00:07:34,587 I'm sure he'll let you know when he's ready to see you. 123 00:07:34,688 --> 00:07:37,924 Yeah, who knows? Maybe even today. 124 00:07:38,024 --> 00:07:40,493 Be patient. He'll get there. 125 00:07:40,593 --> 00:07:42,062 Oh, I gotta go. 126 00:07:42,162 --> 00:07:44,030 I promised the grandchildren 127 00:07:44,130 --> 00:07:45,999 an end-of-summer ice cream party. 128 00:07:46,099 --> 00:07:47,667 Oh, yes. Johnny and Katie are looking forward to it. 129 00:07:47,767 --> 00:07:49,202 Yeah, well, it's not gonna happen 130 00:07:49,302 --> 00:07:50,403 if I don't get that ice cream. 131 00:07:50,503 --> 00:07:52,672 -Sweetheart. -I won't be very long, darling. 132 00:08:04,517 --> 00:08:09,322 Ohh. Did I tell you how happy this makes me? 133 00:08:09,422 --> 00:08:11,658 -What, the ice cream party? -No. 134 00:08:11,758 --> 00:08:14,361 No, Dad. You and Mom, you're getting along so well. 135 00:08:14,461 --> 00:08:16,229 -Oh! -I love it. 136 00:08:16,329 --> 00:08:18,999 Yeah, so do I. 137 00:08:19,099 --> 00:08:21,034 How 'bout you? 138 00:08:21,134 --> 00:08:23,169 -What are you talking about? -Well, how do you like 139 00:08:23,269 --> 00:08:25,438 rebuilding Newman Enterprises 140 00:08:25,538 --> 00:08:28,475 without your brother by your side? 141 00:08:28,575 --> 00:08:32,645 Uh...I mean, I have everything under control. 142 00:08:32,746 --> 00:08:34,447 Better than under control. 143 00:08:34,547 --> 00:08:36,950 I actually have some very exciting things in the works. 144 00:08:37,050 --> 00:08:39,519 Oh. Are you using the same 145 00:08:39,619 --> 00:08:42,022 marketing strategy that Audra Charles used 146 00:08:42,122 --> 00:08:45,291 to relaunch Vibrante? 147 00:08:46,259 --> 00:08:48,395 How do you know about that? 148 00:08:57,937 --> 00:09:00,240 -You look good. -What are you doing here? 149 00:09:00,340 --> 00:09:02,008 What do you want? 150 00:09:02,776 --> 00:09:05,879 I wanna see you. I wanted to talk to you. 151 00:09:05,979 --> 00:09:08,715 How'd you even get in here? You're not on the list. 152 00:09:09,983 --> 00:09:12,619 Well, you know, you think clipboards and security guards 153 00:09:12,719 --> 00:09:15,555 are gonna keep me out? Please. 154 00:09:18,958 --> 00:09:21,828 Our last conversation was very harsh 155 00:09:21,928 --> 00:09:25,298 and I didn't like it and I felt bad about it. 156 00:09:26,933 --> 00:09:30,503 So you broke into a rehab center so you could apologize? 157 00:09:31,971 --> 00:09:34,107 Kinda. 158 00:09:34,207 --> 00:09:35,408 Yeah. 159 00:09:37,177 --> 00:09:39,345 I mean, that's not how we are with each other, Nick. 160 00:09:39,446 --> 00:09:41,815 We're not... we're not harsh with each other. 161 00:09:41,915 --> 00:09:44,851 We always find a way to communicate. 162 00:09:44,951 --> 00:09:48,021 And that's why I came. I just thought maybe... 163 00:09:48,121 --> 00:09:49,489 we could talk. 164 00:09:49,589 --> 00:09:51,257 I don't think we have anything to talk about. 165 00:09:51,357 --> 00:09:53,593 Really? We don't? 166 00:09:55,161 --> 00:09:58,064 How are you doing? How's your recovery? 167 00:09:58,164 --> 00:09:59,999 It is what it is. 168 00:10:01,468 --> 00:10:02,635 All right. 169 00:10:04,904 --> 00:10:06,573 Maybe I can help you. 170 00:10:06,673 --> 00:10:08,274 Seriously? 171 00:10:08,374 --> 00:10:09,876 Yeah. 172 00:10:12,278 --> 00:10:14,647 [emotionally] Maybe I can, um... 173 00:10:14,747 --> 00:10:17,350 bring you some books or some movies or something 174 00:10:17,450 --> 00:10:19,652 or, um, food-- definitely better coffee. 175 00:10:19,752 --> 00:10:22,455 Yeah, I don't need any of those things. I'm good. 176 00:10:22,555 --> 00:10:24,457 Okay. Wow, you're really gonna make this hard on me, 177 00:10:24,557 --> 00:10:26,659 -aren't you? -I kinda have a lot going on, 178 00:10:26,759 --> 00:10:28,228 -so... -Have you talked to Summer? 179 00:10:28,328 --> 00:10:29,496 -She's worried. -Oh, yeah? 180 00:10:29,596 --> 00:10:30,797 -Yeah. -So you've been talking to her? 181 00:10:30,897 --> 00:10:32,532 -Uh, not really. -Yeah, well, I text with her 182 00:10:32,632 --> 00:10:35,335 all the time...so don't tell me that you're here 183 00:10:35,435 --> 00:10:37,137 because you're worried about our daughter. 184 00:10:37,237 --> 00:10:39,739 -Why are you here? -I'm worried about you. 185 00:10:40,907 --> 00:10:43,009 You're the one I'm worried about. 186 00:10:43,109 --> 00:10:45,912 You're here because of Matt Clark. 187 00:10:46,012 --> 00:10:48,581 Aren't you? 188 00:10:48,681 --> 00:10:51,017 [dramatic music plays] 189 00:10:56,022 --> 00:10:59,526 Okay, I know Victoria's Claire Bear's mom and all that, 190 00:10:59,626 --> 00:11:01,494 but I didn't know you were such a fan 191 00:11:01,594 --> 00:11:03,229 of how she runs her daddy's company. 192 00:11:03,329 --> 00:11:05,932 I'm not a fan of any company other than the one I run. 193 00:11:06,032 --> 00:11:08,134 I'm just stating a fact. Victoria has the experience 194 00:11:08,234 --> 00:11:11,504 and chops to succeed where you failed... 195 00:11:11,604 --> 00:11:13,339 spectacularly, I might add. 196 00:11:13,439 --> 00:11:14,974 It's gotta hurt. 197 00:11:15,074 --> 00:11:18,578 Well, I don't give a damn what Victoria does with Vibrante. 198 00:11:18,678 --> 00:11:20,480 See, you practically just broke your phone, 199 00:11:20,580 --> 00:11:23,416 so I don't quite believe that. 200 00:11:23,516 --> 00:11:26,219 I've moved on to bigger and better things. 201 00:11:26,319 --> 00:11:30,223 Spectra-Charles is a huge success with global reach. 202 00:11:30,323 --> 00:11:31,991 Name on the letterhead-- that's a nice gift 203 00:11:32,091 --> 00:11:33,626 from the one friend you have in town. 204 00:11:33,726 --> 00:11:36,462 Doesn't exactly prove you have the chops. 205 00:11:36,563 --> 00:11:37,964 Well, we're crushing the competition. 206 00:11:38,064 --> 00:11:40,133 And you didn't have to promise to sleep with anybody 207 00:11:40,233 --> 00:11:42,802 to get there. Congratulations. 208 00:11:44,904 --> 00:11:48,308 People think you are so charming, 209 00:11:48,408 --> 00:11:50,577 a golden boy. 210 00:11:50,677 --> 00:11:52,912 But you're an ass. And you play dirty. 211 00:11:53,012 --> 00:11:56,182 So don't go accusing me when you've done much worse. 212 00:11:56,282 --> 00:11:58,818 Esther, I will take that macchiato to go. 213 00:11:58,918 --> 00:12:00,753 I'll be on the patio. 214 00:12:06,759 --> 00:12:09,696 So prickly! You sure you're not coming down with something, 215 00:12:09,796 --> 00:12:11,264 feeling under the weather? 216 00:12:11,364 --> 00:12:14,267 Might account for all the snappiness. 217 00:12:14,367 --> 00:12:16,736 You know, the only thing I feel right now 218 00:12:16,836 --> 00:12:19,172 is relief that I'll never get sucked in by the Newmans 219 00:12:19,272 --> 00:12:20,907 -and their games again. -Uh-huh. 220 00:12:21,007 --> 00:12:22,675 You know, they think they can just bulldoze over me 221 00:12:22,775 --> 00:12:24,711 because they always get what they want. 222 00:12:24,811 --> 00:12:26,446 It's not gonna happen. 223 00:12:26,546 --> 00:12:28,181 So you're gonna take on the Newmans. 224 00:12:28,281 --> 00:12:29,949 Good luck with that. 225 00:12:30,049 --> 00:12:31,351 Why are you defending them again? 226 00:12:31,451 --> 00:12:33,453 I'm not defending. I'm just observing. 227 00:12:33,553 --> 00:12:37,023 Oh, it makes sense, yeah, that you'd be intimidated... 228 00:12:37,123 --> 00:12:39,959 given you've been crushed by Victor more than a few times. 229 00:12:40,059 --> 00:12:43,396 I can hold my own with the best of them, including Victor. 230 00:12:43,496 --> 00:12:44,597 [giggling] 231 00:12:44,697 --> 00:12:47,300 Oh, really? When was that? 232 00:12:47,400 --> 00:12:49,435 I-I don't recall. 233 00:12:49,535 --> 00:12:54,073 Only bouts I remember were when I watched you face plant... 234 00:12:54,173 --> 00:12:56,042 spectacularly. 235 00:12:58,478 --> 00:13:00,413 You think I'm here because of Matt Clark? 236 00:13:00,513 --> 00:13:02,382 Where would you even get that idea? 237 00:13:02,482 --> 00:13:04,550 My dad and Adam, they texted me. 238 00:13:04,651 --> 00:13:07,754 They said that you were just so desperate to find Matt. 239 00:13:08,655 --> 00:13:11,024 Yeah, I'm concerned about Matt. 240 00:13:11,124 --> 00:13:12,825 I don't even know who you are anymore. 241 00:13:12,925 --> 00:13:14,694 Yes, you do. 242 00:13:14,794 --> 00:13:18,064 Yes, you do. I'm the same woman I've always been. 243 00:13:18,164 --> 00:13:21,134 I'm the same woman you fell in love with so many years ago. 244 00:13:21,234 --> 00:13:23,936 I'm the mother of your daughter. 245 00:13:24,037 --> 00:13:26,639 I'm trying to change my life 246 00:13:26,739 --> 00:13:29,509 -just like you. -Not quite the same, is it? 247 00:13:29,609 --> 00:13:32,612 Well, no, it's not the same. That is fair. It's not the same. 248 00:13:32,712 --> 00:13:34,147 I'm sorry. 249 00:13:36,616 --> 00:13:39,152 I think I have a chance to clean it up. 250 00:13:39,252 --> 00:13:42,121 And I think Matt's a part of that. 251 00:13:44,757 --> 00:13:46,959 He--he's disappeared, Nick. 252 00:13:47,060 --> 00:13:49,262 Why do I care about that? 253 00:13:49,362 --> 00:13:52,565 Because I think your father and your brother 254 00:13:52,665 --> 00:13:55,435 have something to do with it. 255 00:13:55,535 --> 00:13:57,637 I think they're taking justice in their own hands. 256 00:13:57,737 --> 00:14:00,273 You don't wanna see them go to prison, do you? 257 00:14:00,373 --> 00:14:01,808 They're too smart for that. You got anything else? 258 00:14:01,908 --> 00:14:03,242 Okay. That's all you got? 259 00:14:03,343 --> 00:14:05,578 If Matt is truly gone, if he has vanished, 260 00:14:05,678 --> 00:14:07,447 then I'm thrilled-- good riddance! 261 00:14:07,547 --> 00:14:10,516 I swear to you, Nick, he's not the same man he was. 262 00:14:10,616 --> 00:14:13,052 Are you still on this? 263 00:14:13,152 --> 00:14:15,321 He is exactly who he always was. 264 00:14:15,421 --> 00:14:17,357 You think he's this angel now, but I'm telling you, 265 00:14:17,457 --> 00:14:19,092 ever since he's been back in town, 266 00:14:19,192 --> 00:14:21,027 I've been seeing glimpses of his old self. 267 00:14:21,127 --> 00:14:22,895 And my fear is that someday you're gonna be 268 00:14:22,995 --> 00:14:24,964 alone with this guy and you will see 269 00:14:25,064 --> 00:14:27,166 what he is truly capable of. 270 00:14:27,266 --> 00:14:30,203 [heavy music plays] 271 00:14:34,340 --> 00:14:36,642 Daddy, I know how you feel about Jabot, 272 00:14:36,743 --> 00:14:39,712 but you have to admit it's a perfect fit. 273 00:14:39,812 --> 00:14:42,315 The rivalry between our families is legendary, 274 00:14:42,415 --> 00:14:44,016 so we tap into that. 275 00:14:44,117 --> 00:14:46,753 We play the drama, we play the edge, 276 00:14:46,853 --> 00:14:50,923 and the buzz from that launches Vibrante into the stratosphere. 277 00:14:51,023 --> 00:14:53,092 But sweetheart, publicity on that level 278 00:14:53,192 --> 00:14:55,828 is gonna boost Jabot. 279 00:14:55,928 --> 00:14:58,331 And I'll be damned if I help Jackass Abbott 280 00:14:58,431 --> 00:15:00,032 sell more lipstick, for heaven's sake. 281 00:15:00,133 --> 00:15:02,835 Yes, I get it. There may be a slight uptick in their sales, 282 00:15:02,935 --> 00:15:06,339 but Jabot is a-- it's a company dinosaur. 283 00:15:06,439 --> 00:15:09,175 And I am-- I'm genius at what I do. 284 00:15:09,275 --> 00:15:12,879 The moment this fake feud goes live, 285 00:15:12,979 --> 00:15:14,781 Jabot's gonna be playing catch-up. 286 00:15:14,881 --> 00:15:18,885 Come on, how could you not want me to take down Jack's company? 287 00:15:18,985 --> 00:15:20,753 I'll win, Dad. 288 00:15:20,853 --> 00:15:23,055 I know you're brilliant. 289 00:15:23,156 --> 00:15:24,991 But you can't guarantee it. 290 00:15:25,091 --> 00:15:29,328 Daddy, I have so many ideas for Vibrante. 291 00:15:29,429 --> 00:15:31,831 It'll be young, fresh, hip-- 292 00:15:31,931 --> 00:15:33,833 everything that Jabot isn't. 293 00:15:33,933 --> 00:15:36,169 What's not to love about that? 294 00:15:41,841 --> 00:15:44,343 I kind of like the idea. 295 00:15:46,279 --> 00:15:48,147 So... 296 00:15:49,782 --> 00:15:52,218 All right. 297 00:15:52,318 --> 00:15:54,854 -I agree to it. -Ah! Yes! 298 00:15:54,954 --> 00:15:57,390 Yes. Thank you. Thank you so much. 299 00:15:57,490 --> 00:16:00,460 I promise you, you won't regret it. 300 00:16:00,560 --> 00:16:02,462 But... 301 00:16:02,562 --> 00:16:04,397 we gotta make sure you tell your mother 302 00:16:04,497 --> 00:16:07,533 that it was you going after Jabot, not me. 303 00:16:07,633 --> 00:16:10,102 Dad, I've already thought of that. 304 00:16:10,203 --> 00:16:12,205 And there's another downside, you know. 305 00:16:12,305 --> 00:16:13,940 What's that? 306 00:16:14,040 --> 00:16:18,044 Jack Abbott and Diane and Kyle Abbott 307 00:16:18,144 --> 00:16:20,346 are not above playing dirty 308 00:16:20,446 --> 00:16:23,049 for their own sake--trust me. 309 00:16:23,149 --> 00:16:27,553 So you keep as much distance from them as possible, okay? 310 00:16:33,226 --> 00:16:35,561 Oh, hey! Look who it is. 311 00:16:35,661 --> 00:16:38,898 -It's a beautiful day out, huh? -It's a fantastic day out, yeah. 312 00:16:38,998 --> 00:16:42,101 You have the right idea, enjoying this gorgeous morning. 313 00:16:42,201 --> 00:16:44,670 I had to. Had to soak it in. What are you guys up to? 314 00:16:44,770 --> 00:16:46,372 I'm surprised that you're out and about. 315 00:16:46,472 --> 00:16:49,075 I heard that the chief of staff job is very demanding. 316 00:16:49,175 --> 00:16:50,843 Practicing that work/life balance, 317 00:16:50,943 --> 00:16:54,347 and Nate's surgery is tomorrow, so I wanted to offer my help. 318 00:16:54,447 --> 00:16:56,148 That's right. It's a very big day. 319 00:16:56,249 --> 00:16:57,517 -Big dream. -Yeah. 320 00:16:57,617 --> 00:16:59,452 It's gonna be a big reality. 321 00:16:59,552 --> 00:17:00,987 My cheerleader over here. 322 00:17:01,087 --> 00:17:03,022 It's exciting. 323 00:17:03,122 --> 00:17:05,825 It is, although I must confess, it's a lot harder to think about 324 00:17:05,925 --> 00:17:08,194 being under the knife rather than holding it. 325 00:17:08,294 --> 00:17:09,695 Is that right? Are you nervous? 326 00:17:09,795 --> 00:17:13,332 Hard not to be. But Dr. Price is top of her field, 327 00:17:13,432 --> 00:17:15,668 so I know I'm in the best possible hands. 328 00:17:15,768 --> 00:17:19,105 I have zero doubt you'll be just fine. 329 00:17:19,205 --> 00:17:20,573 Man. Well, you've been quite the miracle worker 330 00:17:20,673 --> 00:17:21,941 since coming to town, haven't you? 331 00:17:22,041 --> 00:17:24,777 Starting with Malcolm. I heard about you helping Nikki 332 00:17:24,877 --> 00:17:25,978 and now Nate. 333 00:17:26,078 --> 00:17:28,681 Can I buy you a thank-you drink or anything? 334 00:17:28,781 --> 00:17:30,383 No need to thank me. 335 00:17:30,483 --> 00:17:32,952 Putting good people together is just what I do. 336 00:17:34,053 --> 00:17:36,255 I can attest to that. 337 00:17:39,592 --> 00:17:42,528 Listen, this dark side of Matt--can you blame him? 338 00:17:42,628 --> 00:17:45,031 By the way you and your family treat him? 339 00:17:46,532 --> 00:17:48,901 I just do not understand this fascination you have 340 00:17:49,001 --> 00:17:51,604 with this man who's done truly terrible things to my family! 341 00:17:51,704 --> 00:17:53,940 I think maybe it's because people never 342 00:17:54,040 --> 00:17:56,742 let me off for my past mistakes. 343 00:17:56,842 --> 00:17:58,778 Well, the last time I checked, you weren't trying to 344 00:17:58,878 --> 00:18:01,714 blow everybody up with a bomb or getting them hooked on drugs. 345 00:18:01,814 --> 00:18:04,417 You're not gonna give him a shot ever, are you? 346 00:18:04,517 --> 00:18:07,286 And you're never going to see the truth until it's too late. 347 00:18:09,288 --> 00:18:12,892 Well, why does this keep on happening to us? 348 00:18:12,992 --> 00:18:15,461 Because your choices lately, they suck. 349 00:18:15,561 --> 00:18:18,264 Really? And yours have been so stellar, haven't they, Nick? 350 00:18:20,967 --> 00:18:23,369 I-I'm sorry. I just... 351 00:18:24,737 --> 00:18:27,039 I don't know why this keeps going on with us. 352 00:18:27,139 --> 00:18:29,775 This was a mistake for me to come here. 353 00:18:29,875 --> 00:18:31,978 -I'm sorry. -"The only way out is through." 354 00:18:32,078 --> 00:18:33,913 Stop. Just--[clears throat]. 355 00:18:36,015 --> 00:18:38,818 Maybe this is part of the process. 356 00:18:40,286 --> 00:18:42,655 What do you mean? 357 00:18:42,755 --> 00:18:45,891 You know, instead of reacting to the trigger, 358 00:18:45,992 --> 00:18:48,127 I need to accept the reality of the trigger 359 00:18:48,227 --> 00:18:50,796 instead of spiraling. 360 00:18:50,896 --> 00:18:53,032 I'm a trigger to you? 361 00:18:54,634 --> 00:18:57,103 I was talking more about Matt. 362 00:18:59,572 --> 00:19:02,074 But that's what I just keep on saying to you. 363 00:19:03,409 --> 00:19:04,944 I mean... 364 00:19:05,044 --> 00:19:07,713 just live in the reality. 365 00:19:07,813 --> 00:19:12,318 Can you do that and let go of your past opinion of someone? 366 00:19:14,053 --> 00:19:16,155 We talking about Matt or you? 367 00:19:21,160 --> 00:19:22,461 There you are. 368 00:19:22,561 --> 00:19:23,696 -I, uh... -Hey. 369 00:19:23,796 --> 00:19:25,531 I just wanted to thank you for, you know, 370 00:19:25,631 --> 00:19:27,667 talking me off the ledge the other day. 371 00:19:29,268 --> 00:19:31,137 What ledge? 372 00:19:34,974 --> 00:19:36,375 One macchiato-- 373 00:19:36,475 --> 00:19:37,777 Can I get you anything? 374 00:19:37,877 --> 00:19:40,413 I will order in a few minutes. Thank you, Esther. 375 00:19:40,513 --> 00:19:43,315 Oh, you're welcome. You'd be surprised. 376 00:19:43,416 --> 00:19:47,319 There are so many people that don't say thank you. 377 00:19:47,420 --> 00:19:49,055 Well, you didn't give me a chance. 378 00:19:49,155 --> 00:19:52,324 And how is Jack doing? I have been so concerned. 379 00:19:52,425 --> 00:19:54,193 He's on his way to make a full recovery. 380 00:19:54,293 --> 00:19:56,128 He and my mom are taking some time off. 381 00:19:56,228 --> 00:19:58,264 They're in Tahiti right now. 382 00:19:58,364 --> 00:20:01,033 Oh, what a great place to recover. Give him my best. 383 00:20:01,133 --> 00:20:03,269 Oh, I will. 384 00:20:03,369 --> 00:20:06,505 Oh, Esther, um, the sugar? 385 00:20:06,605 --> 00:20:09,608 It's over there. 386 00:20:10,910 --> 00:20:12,578 I mean, that woman hates me. 387 00:20:12,678 --> 00:20:14,547 I don't know why I keep coming here. 388 00:20:14,647 --> 00:20:17,550 She's definitely not getting a tip. 389 00:20:17,650 --> 00:20:19,085 Yeah, I take back what I said 390 00:20:19,185 --> 00:20:20,753 about you being under the weather. 391 00:20:20,853 --> 00:20:23,556 This is just...who you are. 392 00:20:23,656 --> 00:20:25,458 Death grip on every little thing. 393 00:20:25,558 --> 00:20:27,460 Okay. If you're done harassing me, 394 00:20:27,560 --> 00:20:30,663 just feel free to just go somewhere else. 395 00:20:38,671 --> 00:20:41,907 You know, that's why I find it so incredibly hard to believe 396 00:20:42,007 --> 00:20:45,344 that you're fine with Victoria reviving the company 397 00:20:45,444 --> 00:20:48,647 you never had the skills to make a success. 398 00:20:48,748 --> 00:20:51,117 I told you, I've moved on. 399 00:20:51,217 --> 00:20:53,686 And I really think you should move on too. 400 00:20:53,786 --> 00:20:55,654 You don't move on. Every time you cross paths 401 00:20:55,755 --> 00:20:59,158 with someone who's wronged you, you're just ready to throw down. 402 00:21:00,893 --> 00:21:02,728 Sounds like... 403 00:21:02,828 --> 00:21:04,864 you've been keeping tabs on me. 404 00:21:04,964 --> 00:21:07,566 I mean, not that I'm surprised. 405 00:21:08,534 --> 00:21:11,103 Look, you can hate on me all you want. 406 00:21:11,203 --> 00:21:15,307 But we both know you never could take your eyes off me. 407 00:21:18,444 --> 00:21:20,479 Oh, Victoria! 408 00:21:20,579 --> 00:21:24,016 We were actually just talking about you. 409 00:21:24,116 --> 00:21:29,054 It seems like you've been a very naughty girl. 410 00:21:31,891 --> 00:21:35,861 ♪♪ 411 00:21:40,399 --> 00:21:42,301 So from everything Nate has told me, it sounds like 412 00:21:42,401 --> 00:21:44,403 you're really enjoying working at Memorial. 413 00:21:44,503 --> 00:21:47,640 It's been more fulfilling than anything I ever dreamed of. 414 00:21:47,740 --> 00:21:49,742 And trust me--I dream big. 415 00:21:49,842 --> 00:21:53,445 A triple shot espresso with a splash of milk. 416 00:21:55,548 --> 00:21:57,383 Looks like you got the same thing. 417 00:21:57,483 --> 00:21:59,819 Well, you haven't steered me wrong yet. 418 00:22:01,187 --> 00:22:03,556 And if I'm being completely honest, 419 00:22:03,656 --> 00:22:06,826 this was my go-to when I was chief of surgery. 420 00:22:06,926 --> 00:22:08,627 So I'm not surprised it's the go-to 421 00:22:08,727 --> 00:22:10,262 for the new chief of staff. 422 00:22:10,362 --> 00:22:12,631 I do love my caffeine. 423 00:22:13,632 --> 00:22:15,701 It's a big day tomorrow, Nate. Are you ready for it? 424 00:22:15,801 --> 00:22:18,971 All set. Nothing else to do but sit back 425 00:22:19,071 --> 00:22:20,706 and, uh, go with the flow. 426 00:22:20,806 --> 00:22:23,375 I even hired a car to drive me to the hospital. 427 00:22:23,475 --> 00:22:25,010 Why would you do that? 428 00:22:25,110 --> 00:22:28,447 I will drive you to the hospital and home when you're released. 429 00:22:28,547 --> 00:22:31,116 That is very generous of you, but I do not wanna put you out. 430 00:22:31,217 --> 00:22:32,985 You don't have a say. 431 00:22:33,085 --> 00:22:34,453 Consider it done. 432 00:22:34,553 --> 00:22:37,056 That is, unless you're tired of my company. 433 00:22:37,156 --> 00:22:38,591 Not possible. 434 00:22:43,662 --> 00:22:45,931 I'm back! 435 00:22:46,031 --> 00:22:47,566 Hi, sweetheart. Did you get the ice cream? 436 00:22:47,666 --> 00:22:50,769 Oh, gallons and gallons. Everybody's favorites. 437 00:22:50,870 --> 00:22:53,138 -Wow. -Did Victoria leave? 438 00:22:53,239 --> 00:22:54,506 Yeah. 439 00:22:54,607 --> 00:22:56,442 She's so worried about her brother. 440 00:22:56,542 --> 00:22:58,244 I hope that he calls her soon. 441 00:22:58,344 --> 00:23:00,079 Sweetheart, I need to discuss something with you. 442 00:23:00,179 --> 00:23:01,580 Please sit down. 443 00:23:03,182 --> 00:23:04,850 What is it? 444 00:23:06,485 --> 00:23:08,687 I've been thinking. 445 00:23:08,787 --> 00:23:11,357 You know the woman that Nicholas saved 446 00:23:11,457 --> 00:23:13,759 checked into the same facility. 447 00:23:14,960 --> 00:23:17,296 And... 448 00:23:17,396 --> 00:23:20,332 judging by the look on his face when he talked about her... 449 00:23:22,234 --> 00:23:24,003 There seems to be a connection. 450 00:23:24,103 --> 00:23:26,505 Hmm. Well. 451 00:23:26,605 --> 00:23:28,307 That's understandable, 452 00:23:28,407 --> 00:23:31,410 given the tragedy they experienced together. 453 00:23:32,544 --> 00:23:35,381 I...I imagine it drew them close. 454 00:23:35,481 --> 00:23:39,685 But what if she is not as strong and as determined 455 00:23:39,785 --> 00:23:42,021 to get over her addiction 456 00:23:42,121 --> 00:23:45,190 as he is about his addiction? 457 00:23:45,291 --> 00:23:48,160 What if she, you know, pulls him down? 458 00:23:48,260 --> 00:23:51,730 Prevents him from getting over his... 459 00:23:53,065 --> 00:23:54,466 ...problem? 460 00:23:56,001 --> 00:23:58,270 I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt. 461 00:23:58,370 --> 00:24:00,339 No, it--it's okay. It's okay. 462 00:24:00,439 --> 00:24:02,775 Marie, this is Phyllis. Phyllis, Marie. 463 00:24:02,875 --> 00:24:04,610 -It's nice to meet you. -Nice to meet you. 464 00:24:05,978 --> 00:24:09,315 A ledge. My goodness. That sounds serious. 465 00:24:09,415 --> 00:24:11,917 Not a big deal. 466 00:24:12,017 --> 00:24:14,653 Yeah, you know, there's all kinds of ledges around here. 467 00:24:14,753 --> 00:24:18,357 There's the, uh, the out-of-sugar ledge, you know? 468 00:24:18,457 --> 00:24:20,426 Can't drink my coffee without it. 469 00:24:20,526 --> 00:24:22,328 And there's the missing-puzzle-piece ledge. 470 00:24:22,428 --> 00:24:25,531 That is actually kind of a big ledge, um... 471 00:24:25,631 --> 00:24:28,300 but you know, this guy, he's one of the good ones. 472 00:24:28,400 --> 00:24:30,903 He always finds a way to talk me down, 473 00:24:31,003 --> 00:24:33,639 gets me the sugar, finds a new puzzle. 474 00:24:33,739 --> 00:24:35,507 Really. 475 00:24:35,607 --> 00:24:37,710 Yeah. I don't know what I'd do without him. 476 00:24:37,810 --> 00:24:40,245 I know how you feel. 477 00:24:40,346 --> 00:24:43,382 And...my time is up. 478 00:24:43,482 --> 00:24:46,418 Um...[small laugh] sorry for barging in. 479 00:24:47,886 --> 00:24:50,155 -Later. -See ya. 480 00:24:50,255 --> 00:24:52,257 -Nice to meet you. -Yeah. 481 00:24:58,163 --> 00:24:59,732 You found a friend. 482 00:24:59,832 --> 00:25:02,267 Not talkin' about it. 483 00:25:02,368 --> 00:25:04,169 Oh, I'm sure you don't want to. 484 00:25:06,672 --> 00:25:08,674 A ledge? 485 00:25:08,774 --> 00:25:11,577 I mean, she looks like she wants to bust out of here. 486 00:25:11,677 --> 00:25:12,911 Are you helping her with that? 487 00:25:13,012 --> 00:25:15,014 Are you in a place to help her with that? 488 00:25:15,114 --> 00:25:17,716 Look, Marie's had a rough go of it, okay? 489 00:25:17,816 --> 00:25:19,718 She's an addict just like me. 490 00:25:19,818 --> 00:25:21,920 We both just wanna get clean. 491 00:25:22,021 --> 00:25:24,123 There's no judgment. Just support. 492 00:25:24,223 --> 00:25:25,858 Ah. Just support. 493 00:25:25,958 --> 00:25:28,761 How is my protection of Matt 494 00:25:28,861 --> 00:25:32,831 any different from your protection of that woman? 495 00:25:32,931 --> 00:25:36,268 I mean, they're both having a hard time. 496 00:25:36,368 --> 00:25:38,637 They wanna make their life better. 497 00:25:38,737 --> 00:25:40,305 They've both made mistakes. 498 00:25:40,406 --> 00:25:42,307 I'm sure that's what she wants to do. 499 00:25:42,408 --> 00:25:44,543 She wants to make her life better. 500 00:25:44,643 --> 00:25:47,913 She wants a fresh start. That's what Matt wants. 501 00:25:48,013 --> 00:25:52,451 So if your family hasn't already killed him... 502 00:25:52,551 --> 00:25:54,753 I'm gonna help him with that. 503 00:25:57,890 --> 00:26:01,460 -Excuse me? -Audra meant she just, um, 504 00:26:01,560 --> 00:26:03,929 heard about you reviving Vibrante. 505 00:26:04,029 --> 00:26:06,331 Oh. Yes, I am. 506 00:26:06,432 --> 00:26:09,701 And just so we're clear, if you decide to make a fuss, 507 00:26:09,802 --> 00:26:11,737 you have no claim on the company. 508 00:26:11,837 --> 00:26:13,705 Or what's left of it. 509 00:26:13,806 --> 00:26:17,576 But there's a matter of the patents I own. 510 00:26:17,676 --> 00:26:19,878 Which you somehow managed to get into your name 511 00:26:19,978 --> 00:26:21,580 instead of Newman's. 512 00:26:21,680 --> 00:26:23,615 Because Victor delayed his investment, 513 00:26:23,715 --> 00:26:25,651 so I needed to protect my assets. 514 00:26:25,751 --> 00:26:27,319 Which are worthless to you now, 515 00:26:27,419 --> 00:26:29,655 so my team will be reaching out with a number. 516 00:26:29,755 --> 00:26:31,523 Well, they can't be that worthless if you're so eager 517 00:26:31,623 --> 00:26:33,425 to scoop 'em up. 518 00:26:33,525 --> 00:26:36,728 And I expect a number that reflects your enthusiasm. 519 00:26:36,829 --> 00:26:37,863 The number will be fair, 520 00:26:37,963 --> 00:26:39,331 and I have no doubt you'll come around. 521 00:26:39,431 --> 00:26:41,733 Okay, just because you headed a... 522 00:26:41,834 --> 00:26:44,203 what was it, uh...oh! 523 00:26:44,303 --> 00:26:46,738 Brash & Sassy a million years ago 524 00:26:46,839 --> 00:26:49,441 doesn't mean you'll come anywhere close 525 00:26:49,541 --> 00:26:51,877 to realizing my vision for Vibrante. 526 00:26:51,977 --> 00:26:53,345 Which never happened. 527 00:26:53,445 --> 00:26:55,481 But enjoy watching how it's done. 528 00:26:55,581 --> 00:26:57,649 Oh, I will. 529 00:26:57,749 --> 00:26:59,551 And I'll be very happy to report 530 00:26:59,651 --> 00:27:02,020 across all Spectra-Charles platforms 531 00:27:02,121 --> 00:27:04,456 when Vibrante tanks. 532 00:27:04,556 --> 00:27:06,358 "Spectacularly." 533 00:27:28,313 --> 00:27:29,848 Good morning. 534 00:27:42,127 --> 00:27:44,796 You driving me to the hospital will definitely be a perk. 535 00:27:44,897 --> 00:27:47,933 Whatever I can do to make the day easier, I'll see to it. 536 00:27:48,033 --> 00:27:50,435 I love that you guys have become such good friends. 537 00:27:50,536 --> 00:27:52,004 You didn't know each other at all 538 00:27:52,104 --> 00:27:54,573 before Malcolm's health scare, did you? 539 00:27:54,673 --> 00:27:58,977 I, uh, I heard about you. Your reputation precedes you. 540 00:27:59,077 --> 00:28:01,513 Yeah? Was that professionally or from your mom? 541 00:28:01,613 --> 00:28:03,415 'Cause you and Olivia were friends, right? 542 00:28:03,515 --> 00:28:05,517 Yeah. We worked together when we were young. 543 00:28:05,617 --> 00:28:07,786 Olivia will always be a part of my heart. 544 00:28:07,886 --> 00:28:10,722 Speaking of which, I have orders to call my mom as soon as I can 545 00:28:10,822 --> 00:28:12,991 to let her know how the surgery went. 546 00:28:13,091 --> 00:28:16,028 Yeah. I have no doubt that it will be a success 547 00:28:16,128 --> 00:28:18,430 and you will once again be the brilliant surgeon 548 00:28:18,530 --> 00:28:19,798 you were meant to be. 549 00:28:19,898 --> 00:28:23,001 And I will be lucky to have you on staff at Memorial. 550 00:28:23,101 --> 00:28:25,604 This brilliant surgeon Nate's probably gonna be getting calls 551 00:28:25,704 --> 00:28:27,739 from other doctors and other hospitals. 552 00:28:27,839 --> 00:28:30,075 Different cities--might not wanna get your hopes up. 553 00:28:30,175 --> 00:28:31,710 Not to worry, not to worry. 554 00:28:31,810 --> 00:28:35,514 I am 100% committed to working with Stephanie at Memorial. 555 00:28:35,614 --> 00:28:37,316 If all goes well. 556 00:28:37,416 --> 00:28:39,551 It will be. 557 00:28:39,651 --> 00:28:43,522 You know what? I still need to work off this nervous energy. 558 00:28:43,622 --> 00:28:46,225 Would you mind joining me for a walk? 559 00:28:46,325 --> 00:28:48,961 Well, I did promise to distract you. 560 00:28:49,061 --> 00:28:51,763 -Yes, you did. -[laughter] 561 00:28:51,863 --> 00:28:54,499 -Devon, we'll talk to you later? -Absolutely, man. 562 00:28:54,600 --> 00:28:57,502 And Abby and I will be praying for a successful surgery. 563 00:28:57,603 --> 00:28:59,404 I need it. And thank you. 564 00:28:59,504 --> 00:29:01,139 -Good to see you. -Good to see you too. 565 00:29:01,240 --> 00:29:02,608 -Good day, guys. -All right. 566 00:29:08,513 --> 00:29:11,316 Well, that was interesting. 567 00:29:11,416 --> 00:29:13,986 Just so you know... 568 00:29:14,086 --> 00:29:16,188 I didn't mention Vibrante to Audra. 569 00:29:16,288 --> 00:29:17,856 No, I-I know you didn't. 570 00:29:17,956 --> 00:29:21,560 I had legal reach out about the patents so, um, 571 00:29:21,660 --> 00:29:23,462 thank you for your discretion. 572 00:29:23,562 --> 00:29:27,833 Yeah, those patents... what if Audra puts up a fight? 573 00:29:27,933 --> 00:29:30,002 Uh, I'll be ready. 574 00:29:30,102 --> 00:29:31,937 But I'm not concerned. 575 00:29:32,037 --> 00:29:34,940 -She plays dirty. -I play dirtier. 576 00:29:35,040 --> 00:29:38,010 But I don't think it's gonna come to that this time. 577 00:29:38,110 --> 00:29:40,879 You're awfully confident. 578 00:29:40,979 --> 00:29:44,983 You know, Audra's a piece of work, but those patents-- 579 00:29:45,083 --> 00:29:47,085 especially the perfume that she created-- 580 00:29:47,185 --> 00:29:51,290 are key to the relaunch, and I do intend to have them. 581 00:29:51,390 --> 00:29:54,393 What Victoria wants, Victoria gets. 582 00:29:54,493 --> 00:29:56,428 Mostly. 583 00:29:56,528 --> 00:29:58,930 Something I should know? 584 00:29:59,031 --> 00:30:01,400 Uh, well... 585 00:30:01,500 --> 00:30:05,003 my father found out about my plan to relaunch Vibrante, 586 00:30:05,103 --> 00:30:08,206 and so I was forced to tell him about our marketing strategy 587 00:30:08,307 --> 00:30:10,575 before I was ready. 588 00:30:12,944 --> 00:30:15,280 Well, I only know what Sharon told me, 589 00:30:15,380 --> 00:30:19,785 but it does seem like this woman is in need of serious help. 590 00:30:21,420 --> 00:30:24,122 Which could be a problem in our son's own battle. 591 00:30:25,023 --> 00:30:26,892 Darling, I know this is hard to accept, 592 00:30:26,992 --> 00:30:29,027 but neither one of us have any control 593 00:30:29,127 --> 00:30:31,663 over what happens to him in that clinic. 594 00:30:32,898 --> 00:30:36,268 He and this woman, for whatever reason, 595 00:30:36,368 --> 00:30:40,172 have been placed in each other's lives, and... 596 00:30:40,272 --> 00:30:42,808 what comes of that is going to be up to them. 597 00:30:43,809 --> 00:30:45,677 So you're all right with it? 598 00:30:45,777 --> 00:30:48,080 I don't know, I mean... 599 00:30:48,180 --> 00:30:50,982 there are pros and cons to... 600 00:30:51,083 --> 00:30:53,051 finding support in another addict 601 00:30:53,151 --> 00:30:55,320 who's so new to the program. 602 00:30:56,788 --> 00:30:59,091 That's why I think it would be better if Nicholas gets help 603 00:30:59,191 --> 00:31:02,027 from someone further along in their recovery. 604 00:31:04,463 --> 00:31:07,399 You're talking about Jack Abbott, right? 605 00:31:09,935 --> 00:31:12,270 You know, you have no relationship with your kids. 606 00:31:12,371 --> 00:31:15,140 You got this busted up company that you should be rebuilding, 607 00:31:15,240 --> 00:31:17,242 but instead, you're spending all your time trying to 608 00:31:17,342 --> 00:31:19,144 convince everyone that this guy's been magically redeemed. 609 00:31:19,244 --> 00:31:20,779 Don't you dare talk to me like that. 610 00:31:20,879 --> 00:31:23,415 Don't you dare talk to me like I'm a bad mother. 611 00:31:23,515 --> 00:31:25,851 That I am ignoring my kids. 612 00:31:25,951 --> 00:31:27,386 I am not. 613 00:31:27,486 --> 00:31:30,122 I've done everything for them. They will not let me in. 614 00:31:30,222 --> 00:31:32,557 What do you want me to do? 615 00:31:32,657 --> 00:31:37,462 Matt makes me feel good. Why is it so hard for you to... 616 00:31:37,562 --> 00:31:39,464 to believe that I wanna help a friend? 617 00:31:39,564 --> 00:31:40,832 Okay, so you're just doing this 618 00:31:40,932 --> 00:31:42,401 out of the goodness of your heart. 619 00:31:42,501 --> 00:31:44,536 Yes. Maybe I just wanna be a good person like Matt. 620 00:31:44,636 --> 00:31:46,705 Oh, so he's a good influence now. 621 00:31:46,805 --> 00:31:48,740 -Okay, what do you want from me? -I want the truth! 622 00:31:48,840 --> 00:31:51,009 I am telling you the truth. You're not accepting it. 623 00:31:51,109 --> 00:31:52,778 See, maybe you're just still ticked off 624 00:31:52,878 --> 00:31:54,780 that you were forced to give our family's company back 625 00:31:54,880 --> 00:31:57,015 -that you stole. -Oh, my God. 626 00:31:57,883 --> 00:31:59,551 No. 627 00:31:59,651 --> 00:32:02,053 No. Your father made that up to me. 628 00:32:02,154 --> 00:32:04,689 Yeah, I know. I know. He gave you Arabesque. 629 00:32:04,790 --> 00:32:06,591 -Yes! -But maybe you wanted more. 630 00:32:06,691 --> 00:32:09,327 No. He gave me Arabesque, and you know what else? 631 00:32:11,463 --> 00:32:13,198 He admired me. 632 00:32:13,298 --> 00:32:17,002 That's what he said. He admired me that I bested him. 633 00:32:17,102 --> 00:32:19,604 He admitted that to me. 634 00:32:19,704 --> 00:32:22,140 He was impressed by what I did. 635 00:32:22,240 --> 00:32:24,009 -That's enough, Nick. -Okay. 636 00:32:24,109 --> 00:32:26,111 Well, how did that make you feel? 637 00:32:26,211 --> 00:32:28,413 That made me feel good. 638 00:32:28,513 --> 00:32:30,916 Just like Matt... 639 00:32:31,016 --> 00:32:32,884 makes me feel good. 640 00:32:32,984 --> 00:32:35,253 Yeah, well, that makes me sick to my stomach. 641 00:32:35,353 --> 00:32:37,689 I don't care how it makes you. It's the truth. 642 00:32:37,789 --> 00:32:39,724 I just cannot shake this feeling 643 00:32:39,825 --> 00:32:42,160 that you and Matt are cooking up something against this family. 644 00:32:42,260 --> 00:32:44,930 Okay. I think you're going through withdrawal here. 645 00:32:45,030 --> 00:32:46,798 You're so paranoid. 646 00:32:46,898 --> 00:32:48,633 I'm not out to hurt anybody. 647 00:32:48,733 --> 00:32:51,570 There's more to this story than you are saying. 648 00:32:51,670 --> 00:32:53,572 What is going on? 649 00:32:53,705 --> 00:32:56,641 ♪♪ 650 00:33:01,046 --> 00:33:02,481 -There you go. -Thank you, Esther. 651 00:33:02,581 --> 00:33:03,615 -KYLE: Thank you. -You're welcome. 652 00:33:05,317 --> 00:33:07,052 So what happened to not telling your father 653 00:33:07,152 --> 00:33:09,421 about our marketing strategy until the time and place 654 00:33:09,521 --> 00:33:12,057 -of your choosing? -He's Victor Newman. 655 00:33:12,157 --> 00:33:14,359 I should have known I couldn't keep a secret from him. 656 00:33:14,459 --> 00:33:16,661 After it blew up the first time, 657 00:33:16,761 --> 00:33:19,231 I doubt he's ready to revisit the concept. 658 00:33:19,331 --> 00:33:22,200 On the contrary, he was actually very supportive. 659 00:33:22,300 --> 00:33:24,736 I highly doubt that's possible. 660 00:33:24,836 --> 00:33:28,673 Well, I, uh, I can be very persuasive sometimes, 661 00:33:28,773 --> 00:33:33,111 so by the time I was done with my pitch, he was all in. 662 00:33:33,211 --> 00:33:35,213 You really are a miracle worker. 663 00:33:35,313 --> 00:33:37,482 It might have also had something to do with the fact 664 00:33:37,582 --> 00:33:39,384 that, uh, I promised him 665 00:33:39,484 --> 00:33:43,054 that Vibrante would annihilate Jabot. 666 00:33:43,154 --> 00:33:47,292 Ha ha. Yeah. Good luck with that. 667 00:33:49,895 --> 00:33:52,697 Victor, I hadn't planned on mentioning Jack, 668 00:33:52,797 --> 00:33:55,567 and I don't wanna argue with you. 669 00:33:55,667 --> 00:33:57,035 I'm simply saying 670 00:33:57,135 --> 00:34:00,138 that someone with a solid foundation of sobriety 671 00:34:00,238 --> 00:34:02,674 would be of great help to our son. 672 00:34:02,774 --> 00:34:04,576 But sweetheart, the man relapsed not too long ago. 673 00:34:04,676 --> 00:34:07,245 He's hardly the pillar of sobriety and civility 674 00:34:07,345 --> 00:34:09,414 you purport him to be. 675 00:34:10,949 --> 00:34:12,851 Do we really wanna be having this conversation? 676 00:34:12,951 --> 00:34:14,452 You brought him up! 677 00:34:17,522 --> 00:34:21,026 All I'm concerned about is that our son recovers, 678 00:34:21,126 --> 00:34:24,029 that he regains his life, his happiness, okay? 679 00:34:24,129 --> 00:34:26,064 That's all I'm concerned about. 680 00:34:26,164 --> 00:34:28,433 I don't give a damn about Jack Abbott. 681 00:34:31,570 --> 00:34:33,972 Okay, Nick, just... 682 00:34:34,072 --> 00:34:36,875 focus on your sobriety, okay? 683 00:34:38,276 --> 00:34:41,012 -I'll go live my life. -Phyllis, stop, please. 684 00:34:41,112 --> 00:34:43,415 And listen to me. I beg you. 685 00:34:43,515 --> 00:34:45,584 Whatever plan you have with Matt, 686 00:34:45,684 --> 00:34:47,852 or whatever plan you don't have with him, 687 00:34:47,953 --> 00:34:50,889 I'm just doing whatever I can to prevent you from getting hurt. 688 00:34:50,989 --> 00:34:52,958 Oh, that's sweet. Thank you very much. 689 00:34:53,058 --> 00:34:55,093 -I can take care of myself. -I'm serious. 690 00:34:56,361 --> 00:34:58,530 Matt has disappeared before. 691 00:34:58,630 --> 00:35:01,566 He came back as Carter Mills and Mitch Bacall. 692 00:35:01,666 --> 00:35:03,802 They're all evil. All of 'em. 693 00:35:05,570 --> 00:35:06,972 I'm telling you, you better pray 694 00:35:07,072 --> 00:35:09,341 that this guy is who you think he is. 695 00:35:09,441 --> 00:35:12,310 Or all of us are in a world of trouble. 696 00:35:16,047 --> 00:35:18,350 -[buzzer] -[guard] You got 10 minutes. 697 00:35:30,462 --> 00:35:33,298 I knew you wouldn't be able to stay away. 698 00:35:33,398 --> 00:35:38,370 [edgy music plays] 699 00:35:53,485 --> 00:35:56,087 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. 700 00:35:56,187 --> 00:35:59,090 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 701 00:35:59,190 --> 00:36:02,093 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 702 00:36:02,193 --> 00:36:05,230 Join us again for "The Young and the Restless."