1 00:00:05,706 --> 00:00:06,707 Oh... 2 00:00:06,807 --> 00:00:09,877 Hey, hey, hey! There they are. 3 00:00:09,977 --> 00:00:11,512 -Yes. -The lovebirds! 4 00:00:11,612 --> 00:00:12,913 Here we are. 5 00:00:13,013 --> 00:00:15,449 And you're on the home stretch to your big day. 6 00:00:16,550 --> 00:00:18,919 [whispering] Very excited about the bachelor party tonight. 7 00:00:20,187 --> 00:00:21,588 Yeah, I'm glad you're going. 8 00:00:21,688 --> 00:00:24,825 Please feel free to keep my soon-to-be husband in line. 9 00:00:24,925 --> 00:00:26,960 Oh, I don't think you have to worry about that. 10 00:00:27,060 --> 00:00:29,062 Jack's hosting at his house, and his crazy days 11 00:00:29,162 --> 00:00:30,531 are in the rearview mirror, I'd say. 12 00:00:30,631 --> 00:00:32,366 Oh, well, you know, good to know, 13 00:00:32,466 --> 00:00:34,902 because I may not be the perfect designated handler 14 00:00:35,002 --> 00:00:38,005 since I was responsible, I mean, indirectly, 15 00:00:38,105 --> 00:00:40,541 for the brawl at Nick's bachelor party, 16 00:00:40,641 --> 00:00:43,877 and everybody, including your sainted older brother, 17 00:00:43,977 --> 00:00:45,946 landed in jail. 18 00:00:48,148 --> 00:00:49,950 -[thump] -Here. 19 00:00:50,050 --> 00:00:51,552 Thank you. 20 00:00:51,652 --> 00:00:52,920 Whatever. 21 00:00:55,822 --> 00:00:58,659 Uh, still lukewarm. 22 00:00:58,759 --> 00:01:02,663 You asked for pumpkin spice, you got pumpkin spice. 23 00:01:02,763 --> 00:01:04,431 Although it's so last year. 24 00:01:04,531 --> 00:01:06,266 Anything we should know? 25 00:01:06,366 --> 00:01:08,068 Well, Esther is upset with my mother, 26 00:01:08,168 --> 00:01:12,573 and somehow she believes that I am guilty by proxy. 27 00:01:12,673 --> 00:01:15,509 Gloria took the entire family on the cruise. 28 00:01:15,609 --> 00:01:17,644 All of them, every single one. 29 00:01:17,744 --> 00:01:20,314 Chloe, Kevin, the kids, 30 00:01:20,414 --> 00:01:22,449 even Lauren, Scott, Fen. 31 00:01:22,549 --> 00:01:25,185 And his boyfriend made the cut. 32 00:01:25,285 --> 00:01:27,187 But me, zip. 33 00:01:27,287 --> 00:01:29,856 Why are you still here? Your invite get lost in the mail? 34 00:01:29,957 --> 00:01:32,626 No, I'm obligated to some pro bono work. I couldn't get away. 35 00:01:32,726 --> 00:01:34,928 ESTHER: My grandkids are on that cruise, 36 00:01:35,028 --> 00:01:37,864 and I'm stuck here slinging coffee. 37 00:01:37,965 --> 00:01:41,001 Not that I don't love my job or slinging coffee, 38 00:01:41,101 --> 00:01:43,136 but it's just wrong. 39 00:01:47,674 --> 00:01:49,276 Man, it's too bad. 40 00:01:49,376 --> 00:01:51,144 I really do feel sorry for her. 41 00:01:51,244 --> 00:01:53,080 Oh, Esther will get over it. 42 00:01:53,180 --> 00:01:55,048 Don't let her dampen all this... 43 00:01:55,148 --> 00:01:59,019 this young love sparkle. 44 00:01:59,119 --> 00:02:01,588 [chuckles] Anyway, the last thing you need 45 00:02:01,688 --> 00:02:04,358 is to be reminded that when you marry each other 46 00:02:04,458 --> 00:02:06,560 you'll be marrying each other's family. 47 00:02:06,660 --> 00:02:08,629 God help you. 48 00:02:09,997 --> 00:02:12,199 What do you think? That too much? 49 00:02:12,299 --> 00:02:13,567 Should it go somewhere else? 50 00:02:13,667 --> 00:02:15,502 I think they're perfect just where they are. 51 00:02:15,602 --> 00:02:17,270 And where's Kyle? I thought he was going to help you. 52 00:02:17,371 --> 00:02:19,373 Our son is getting critical supplies. 53 00:02:19,473 --> 00:02:21,241 Oh, I hope those supplies don't include 54 00:02:21,341 --> 00:02:23,343 an exotic dancer and a set of tassels. 55 00:02:23,443 --> 00:02:24,645 Not a chance. 56 00:02:24,745 --> 00:02:26,647 No strippers, no cigars. 57 00:02:26,747 --> 00:02:28,649 Just a very fine bottle of scotch, 58 00:02:28,749 --> 00:02:30,751 and we're keeping it low-key and casual. 59 00:02:30,851 --> 00:02:32,886 Well, I'm sure it's going to be just as wonderful 60 00:02:32,986 --> 00:02:34,388 as Sally's bachelorette party. 61 00:02:34,488 --> 00:02:36,156 Hey, well, what are you doing here anyway? 62 00:02:36,256 --> 00:02:37,457 Don't you have a hair appointment 63 00:02:37,557 --> 00:02:38,825 to get ready for your big night? 64 00:02:38,925 --> 00:02:41,061 My stylist came down with that awful stomach bug, 65 00:02:41,161 --> 00:02:43,964 so, um, this is as good as it gets. 66 00:02:44,064 --> 00:02:46,433 -You are stunning every day. -[chuckles] 67 00:02:46,533 --> 00:02:47,467 [doorbell rings] 68 00:02:47,567 --> 00:02:49,903 -Oh, I'll get it. -Okay. 69 00:02:57,377 --> 00:03:00,747 I thought you said there weren't going to be any strippers. 70 00:03:07,721 --> 00:03:12,526 ♪♪ 71 00:03:39,953 --> 00:03:44,224 I hope you're having fun on your cruise with Gloria. 72 00:03:45,292 --> 00:03:48,895 Anyway, I wanted you to know I did it. 73 00:03:48,995 --> 00:03:51,531 I did it. 74 00:03:51,631 --> 00:03:53,366 I bought the Athletic Club 75 00:03:53,467 --> 00:03:54,935 and the building right across the street 76 00:03:55,035 --> 00:03:57,270 from Newman Enterprises-- I did it. 77 00:03:59,139 --> 00:04:01,908 Victor congratulated me. 78 00:04:02,909 --> 00:04:05,679 Anyway, we'll talk more about it when I see you. 79 00:04:05,779 --> 00:04:09,282 Um, have a safe trip back. Bye, Lauren. 80 00:04:09,382 --> 00:04:11,718 [buzzing] 81 00:04:11,818 --> 00:04:13,420 Hey, Sharon. What's up? 82 00:04:13,520 --> 00:04:14,988 It's Nick. 83 00:04:15,088 --> 00:04:17,624 Is he using again? 84 00:04:17,724 --> 00:04:19,693 I don't think so, 85 00:04:19,793 --> 00:04:23,697 but I do get the feeling that he is barely hanging on. 86 00:04:23,797 --> 00:04:24,831 What are you talking about? 87 00:04:24,931 --> 00:04:26,566 He was fine when I last saw him. 88 00:04:26,666 --> 00:04:30,203 Well, a lot has happened, and I spoke with Nikki. 89 00:04:30,303 --> 00:04:31,938 She's worried, too. 90 00:04:32,038 --> 00:04:34,007 Can't you just come over? 91 00:04:34,107 --> 00:04:36,943 Um, I really don't know what to do with what's going on, 92 00:04:37,043 --> 00:04:38,545 and I would love to have somebody 93 00:04:38,645 --> 00:04:41,114 who knows Nick as well as I do to help me. 94 00:04:41,214 --> 00:04:44,684 Yeah, yeah, of course. Of course I will. I'm on my way. 95 00:04:44,785 --> 00:04:47,020 Thank you. I really appreciate this. 96 00:04:49,422 --> 00:04:50,924 [knock on door] 97 00:05:02,202 --> 00:05:03,804 Nick! 98 00:05:05,639 --> 00:05:08,275 [beep, click] 99 00:05:24,724 --> 00:05:27,327 Who'd have thought you'd end up back here? 100 00:05:27,427 --> 00:05:30,363 [moody music plays] 101 00:05:34,134 --> 00:05:37,404 Okay. One herbal tea for you. 102 00:05:37,504 --> 00:05:40,073 -Thank you. -Macchiato for you. 103 00:05:40,173 --> 00:05:41,308 Thank you. 104 00:05:41,408 --> 00:05:43,276 And a muffin for the baby. 105 00:05:43,376 --> 00:05:45,579 -Oh, that's sweet. -Oh, sweet. 106 00:05:45,679 --> 00:05:51,218 Um, did I hear someone say something about a party? 107 00:05:51,318 --> 00:05:54,087 Yes, we, uh, well, I have my bachelor party tonight, 108 00:05:54,187 --> 00:05:56,857 and Sally has her bachelorette party tonight. 109 00:05:56,957 --> 00:06:00,293 Chloe feels terrible about missing the festivities. 110 00:06:00,393 --> 00:06:04,464 She does love a good party. She gets that from me. 111 00:06:04,564 --> 00:06:06,433 So what's on the agenda? 112 00:06:06,533 --> 00:06:10,537 Dancing, games, special cocktails, karaoke? 113 00:06:10,637 --> 00:06:13,807 I have no idea what I'm about to get into, to be honest. 114 00:06:13,907 --> 00:06:15,942 Yeah, it's kind of a surprise for both of us. 115 00:06:16,042 --> 00:06:18,311 Oh, parties, cruises... 116 00:06:18,411 --> 00:06:22,082 everybody rates a good time, except me. 117 00:06:22,182 --> 00:06:24,618 Why don't we take this sad little cloud 118 00:06:24,718 --> 00:06:27,687 far away from the happy couple, hmm? 119 00:06:28,755 --> 00:06:30,757 Esther... 120 00:06:30,857 --> 00:06:34,694 why don't you come to my party tonight in Chloe's place? 121 00:06:34,794 --> 00:06:35,929 -Really? -Yes. 122 00:06:36,029 --> 00:06:37,364 -You mean it? -Yes, I do. 123 00:06:37,464 --> 00:06:40,000 I would love to have you there. It's tonight at Society. 124 00:06:40,100 --> 00:06:42,135 Oh, thank you. I would love to. 125 00:06:42,235 --> 00:06:44,237 Oh, and you won't be disappointed. 126 00:06:44,337 --> 00:06:46,606 Oh, I'm so excited. 127 00:06:47,741 --> 00:06:49,643 You most surely will be disappointed, 128 00:06:49,743 --> 00:06:52,479 but you are a wonderful person. 129 00:06:52,579 --> 00:06:54,214 I'll see you later, sport. 130 00:06:56,483 --> 00:06:58,585 That's very sweet of you. 131 00:06:58,685 --> 00:07:00,487 I feel bad. 132 00:07:01,721 --> 00:07:04,090 -It's now or never. -I've got this. 133 00:07:04,190 --> 00:07:06,726 We planned this party together. We do this together. 134 00:07:06,826 --> 00:07:08,228 Try to keep up. 135 00:07:08,328 --> 00:07:09,596 -Hello! -Hi! 136 00:07:09,696 --> 00:07:11,398 -Bride and groom to be. -BOTH: Hi. 137 00:07:11,498 --> 00:07:12,999 Are you excited for your big night? 138 00:07:13,099 --> 00:07:15,769 Yes, we're excited to see what you have planned. 139 00:07:18,438 --> 00:07:21,675 You are glowing, okay? You both are. 140 00:07:21,775 --> 00:07:22,976 Thank you. Well, yeah, you know, 141 00:07:23,076 --> 00:07:25,211 it's right around the corner, so here we go. 142 00:07:25,312 --> 00:07:27,514 The bliss is definitely real. 143 00:07:27,614 --> 00:07:30,350 Yeah, well, I'm so blissful I just invited Esther tonight. 144 00:07:30,450 --> 00:07:32,585 Hopefully that's not a problem. 145 00:07:32,686 --> 00:07:36,189 No, no, that's... not a bad thing at all. 146 00:07:37,257 --> 00:07:39,526 What does that mean? 147 00:07:39,626 --> 00:07:41,728 We have some news. 148 00:07:44,898 --> 00:07:46,166 Was that really necessary? 149 00:07:46,266 --> 00:07:48,368 Oh, it was nothing more than a friendly joke. 150 00:07:48,468 --> 00:07:50,737 I'm sure Nikki appreciates the humor, right? 151 00:07:50,837 --> 00:07:52,839 Well, my past is no secret. 152 00:07:52,939 --> 00:07:54,808 I have nothing to be ashamed of. 153 00:07:54,908 --> 00:07:58,211 Actually, I'm proud that I had the talent to carry it off. 154 00:07:58,311 --> 00:08:00,880 -A lot of people couldn't. -Oh, true, true. 155 00:08:00,981 --> 00:08:03,283 I've heard that kind of work is such a grind. 156 00:08:03,383 --> 00:08:05,452 But really, honestly, 157 00:08:05,552 --> 00:08:07,520 I-I meant no offense. 158 00:08:07,620 --> 00:08:09,956 -I'm sorry. -What brings you by? 159 00:08:10,056 --> 00:08:11,658 I assume it's to get more advice 160 00:08:11,758 --> 00:08:13,626 about how to get Vibrante off the ground. 161 00:08:13,727 --> 00:08:16,529 Actually, no, I'm not here about Vibrante. 162 00:08:16,629 --> 00:08:18,164 It's a personal matter. 163 00:08:18,264 --> 00:08:19,933 -If you have a few minutes. -[phone rings] 164 00:08:20,033 --> 00:08:21,634 Yeah, of course. 165 00:08:21,735 --> 00:08:24,871 Oh, this is a supplier. I have to deal with this. 166 00:08:24,971 --> 00:08:26,573 Five minutes. 167 00:08:26,673 --> 00:08:28,408 Can I leave you two alone? 168 00:08:28,508 --> 00:08:31,144 -Of course you can. -We'll be fine. 169 00:08:31,244 --> 00:08:32,912 Jack Abbott. 170 00:08:34,647 --> 00:08:37,417 Is it possible for you to go at least one day 171 00:08:37,517 --> 00:08:39,386 without showing up on my doorstep? 172 00:08:39,486 --> 00:08:42,155 It's Jack's doorstep, too. 173 00:08:42,255 --> 00:08:44,758 And if my being here is so inconvenient, 174 00:08:44,858 --> 00:08:47,627 please don't feel the need to keep me company. 175 00:08:47,727 --> 00:08:50,797 Surely you must need to do something somewhere else. 176 00:08:50,897 --> 00:08:53,566 No, no, no. I think I'll stay right here. 177 00:08:53,666 --> 00:08:55,902 I would love to keep you company. 178 00:08:57,937 --> 00:08:59,606 I like what you've done with the place. 179 00:08:59,706 --> 00:09:01,007 Thank you. You know, 180 00:09:01,107 --> 00:09:03,576 I was afraid that you would be a little bit upset 181 00:09:03,676 --> 00:09:06,179 after all the work you did put into the house 182 00:09:06,279 --> 00:09:07,680 back when you gave it to me. 183 00:09:07,781 --> 00:09:09,783 Well, it's your home. 184 00:09:09,883 --> 00:09:12,519 And, uh, you know, people's tastes change. 185 00:09:12,619 --> 00:09:15,221 People change, too. 186 00:09:15,321 --> 00:09:17,624 Yeah. Can't argue with that. 187 00:09:17,724 --> 00:09:20,627 So you didn't just stop by to say hi 188 00:09:20,727 --> 00:09:23,129 and see the new furniture, did you? 189 00:09:23,229 --> 00:09:26,332 -No. -Do you want to talk? 190 00:09:26,433 --> 00:09:28,468 [knock on door] 191 00:09:28,568 --> 00:09:30,370 Uh, well, if you're expecting company, 192 00:09:30,470 --> 00:09:32,005 I can come back some other time. 193 00:09:32,105 --> 00:09:35,608 No, stay. I actually think she can help. 194 00:09:42,982 --> 00:09:44,317 Hey. 195 00:09:50,723 --> 00:09:53,293 Oh... 196 00:09:53,393 --> 00:09:55,428 ah! 197 00:09:55,528 --> 00:09:57,564 Okay. 198 00:09:57,664 --> 00:10:00,033 Think, Matt, think. 199 00:10:00,133 --> 00:10:02,235 You don't have any money. 200 00:10:03,970 --> 00:10:05,405 Nobody's going to be happy to see you 201 00:10:05,505 --> 00:10:07,974 except maybe Phyllis, maybe. 202 00:10:08,074 --> 00:10:11,478 You should call Phyllis. Just let her know what happened. 203 00:10:11,578 --> 00:10:14,114 Oh, and Patty--I gotta warn everybody that she's escaped. 204 00:10:14,214 --> 00:10:16,783 Ow! Damn! 205 00:10:28,061 --> 00:10:31,331 Or I could do... none of those things. 206 00:10:31,431 --> 00:10:33,766 [dark music plays] 207 00:10:38,104 --> 00:10:40,507 -What has you so preoccupied? -Oh, nothing. 208 00:10:40,607 --> 00:10:43,510 I'm just, uh, confirming my work schedule. 209 00:10:43,610 --> 00:10:46,513 Jabot Classic has a number of innovative new products 210 00:10:46,613 --> 00:10:47,814 in the works. 211 00:10:47,914 --> 00:10:49,816 Very exciting and very hands-on 212 00:10:49,916 --> 00:10:51,651 if we're going to make our release 213 00:10:51,751 --> 00:10:53,887 -for early, early next year. -Mm. 214 00:10:53,987 --> 00:10:57,323 You must already be feeling Vibrante's heat 215 00:10:57,423 --> 00:11:00,059 if you're scrambling for new products to stay competitive. 216 00:11:00,160 --> 00:11:02,295 Um, hardly. And just a warning. 217 00:11:02,395 --> 00:11:05,365 What Jabot Classic is going to introduce 218 00:11:05,465 --> 00:11:07,167 to the cosmetics world-- I'm sorry, 219 00:11:07,267 --> 00:11:10,737 but Vibrante will be dead and buried in the buzz. 220 00:11:10,837 --> 00:11:14,507 So, this battle... 221 00:11:14,607 --> 00:11:16,776 you and me... 222 00:11:16,876 --> 00:11:18,645 is on. 223 00:11:18,745 --> 00:11:21,714 It's on. Oh, unless you wanna...back out. 224 00:11:21,814 --> 00:11:23,416 I mean, I would understand totally 225 00:11:23,516 --> 00:11:24,851 if it's too much to handle. 226 00:11:24,951 --> 00:11:27,287 Starting a company is more than enough for most people, 227 00:11:27,387 --> 00:11:30,857 let alone taking on an industry giant such as Jabot. 228 00:11:30,957 --> 00:11:33,226 Well, I'm not most people, 229 00:11:33,326 --> 00:11:36,029 and I think of our little competition 230 00:11:36,129 --> 00:11:38,731 as, really, a fringe benefit. 231 00:11:38,831 --> 00:11:41,601 I mean, the thought of taking on Jabot, 232 00:11:41,701 --> 00:11:43,436 Jabot Classic in particular, 233 00:11:43,536 --> 00:11:45,672 and taking you down in the process-- 234 00:11:45,772 --> 00:11:47,974 I find that very exhilarating. 235 00:11:48,074 --> 00:11:50,210 Oh, nice touch, by the way. 236 00:11:50,310 --> 00:11:52,579 -What? -The apology. 237 00:11:52,679 --> 00:11:55,114 The stupid joke about me. 238 00:11:55,215 --> 00:11:57,884 So sincere, so performative, 239 00:11:57,984 --> 00:11:59,519 all for Jack's benefit. 240 00:11:59,619 --> 00:12:02,388 Well, I'm just tired of him always rushing to your defense, 241 00:12:02,488 --> 00:12:05,091 making sure I take it easy on little Nikki. 242 00:12:05,191 --> 00:12:06,392 He knows I can hold my own, 243 00:12:06,492 --> 00:12:08,294 and nobody needs to take it easy on me. 244 00:12:08,394 --> 00:12:11,097 I'll keep that in mind. 245 00:12:11,197 --> 00:12:14,100 So, have you shared our conversation with Victor? 246 00:12:14,200 --> 00:12:15,535 No, why would I? 247 00:12:15,635 --> 00:12:17,570 He already knows that the competition 248 00:12:17,670 --> 00:12:21,241 between Jabot and Vibrante is strictly business 249 00:12:21,341 --> 00:12:23,743 and that I have no interest in rekindling 250 00:12:23,843 --> 00:12:26,412 any kind of feud between the families. 251 00:12:26,512 --> 00:12:28,548 Well, I'm sure Victor would love the excuse 252 00:12:28,648 --> 00:12:31,017 to pit Vibrante against Jabot. 253 00:12:31,117 --> 00:12:33,386 Mm, you are absolutely right. He would. 254 00:12:33,486 --> 00:12:36,322 But Vibrante is my company, 255 00:12:36,422 --> 00:12:38,958 and our position is that we come in peace. 256 00:12:39,058 --> 00:12:41,427 Hmm...but personally? 257 00:12:41,527 --> 00:12:43,529 You want a war? 258 00:12:43,630 --> 00:12:45,665 You've got it. 259 00:12:47,634 --> 00:12:49,636 Um, I didn't expect you here. 260 00:12:49,736 --> 00:12:52,839 Are you sure? Kinda feels like an ambush of the exes. 261 00:12:52,939 --> 00:12:56,676 Well, I invited Phyllis over before you showed up. 262 00:12:56,776 --> 00:13:00,146 Um, am I interrupting at all? 263 00:13:00,246 --> 00:13:02,649 No, no, it's all good. Right, Nick? 264 00:13:02,749 --> 00:13:04,951 Sure, whatever. 265 00:13:05,051 --> 00:13:08,521 Um, what happened there? Do you want something for that? 266 00:13:08,621 --> 00:13:11,324 Oh, uh, I'm fine. 267 00:13:11,424 --> 00:13:13,059 -What happened? -Nothing. 268 00:13:13,159 --> 00:13:15,194 Got a little carried away working on Dad's heavy bag. 269 00:13:15,295 --> 00:13:17,030 I should have used gloves. No big deal. 270 00:13:17,130 --> 00:13:19,098 Okay, it doesn't look like nothing. 271 00:13:19,198 --> 00:13:22,769 Well, whatever it is, we're here. 272 00:13:22,869 --> 00:13:25,805 -Yeah, I should go. -Wait, no, you came over. 273 00:13:25,905 --> 00:13:28,308 You said you wanted to talk, so please, let's talk. 274 00:13:28,408 --> 00:13:30,310 -No, I need to get outta here. -Okay, listen. 275 00:13:30,410 --> 00:13:32,745 I'm obviously the problem here. I will leave, okay? 276 00:13:32,845 --> 00:13:34,314 You can talk to Sharon, right? 277 00:13:34,414 --> 00:13:37,650 No, hold on, hold on. We're all on the same side here. 278 00:13:37,750 --> 00:13:39,852 Still getting used to the idea of you two being friends. 279 00:13:39,952 --> 00:13:43,256 Well, we know the hell that you have been through, 280 00:13:43,356 --> 00:13:46,492 and whatever Phyllis and I agree or disagree on, 281 00:13:46,592 --> 00:13:50,129 what's important is what we do agree on. 282 00:13:50,229 --> 00:13:52,565 That's our love and concern for you, Nick. 283 00:13:54,967 --> 00:13:56,769 Okay, well, no one's saying anything, 284 00:13:56,869 --> 00:13:58,705 so should I be worried? Is it about the party? 285 00:13:58,805 --> 00:14:00,973 -It's not a big deal. -What Audra means is-- 286 00:14:01,074 --> 00:14:03,176 I said what I mean. It's not a big deal. 287 00:14:03,276 --> 00:14:05,912 There's just been a tiny little setback. 288 00:14:06,879 --> 00:14:09,115 Okay, well, tiny and little mean the same thing. 289 00:14:09,215 --> 00:14:11,818 -Wh-what is going on? -Okay, apparently, 290 00:14:11,918 --> 00:14:15,121 there's this nasty 24-hour stomach bug going around. 291 00:14:15,221 --> 00:14:17,590 Erin and Loraine can't make it. 292 00:14:17,690 --> 00:14:20,126 -Kelley can't either. -Aw. 293 00:14:20,226 --> 00:14:23,763 -Our Marchetti peeps. -I know. I'm really sorry. 294 00:14:23,863 --> 00:14:25,298 I know. I'm sorry, too, but you know what? 295 00:14:25,398 --> 00:14:26,666 There's nothing we can do about it. 296 00:14:26,766 --> 00:14:28,101 The party's still gonna be a blast. 297 00:14:28,201 --> 00:14:30,903 -I've got this. -Well, we've got this, 298 00:14:31,003 --> 00:14:33,272 -and we have an extra little-- -Surprise... 299 00:14:33,373 --> 00:14:35,141 that you are gonna absolutely love. 300 00:14:35,241 --> 00:14:38,144 Ooh, a surprise. Any hints? 301 00:14:38,244 --> 00:14:40,012 -Ah, not a chance. -Okay. 302 00:14:40,113 --> 00:14:42,382 I'm gonna let you talk about the bachelorette party. 303 00:14:42,482 --> 00:14:44,317 I'm gonna take off. I got somewhere to be. 304 00:14:44,417 --> 00:14:45,485 -Love you. -Love you. 305 00:14:45,585 --> 00:14:46,853 See you soon. Bye, ladies. 306 00:14:46,953 --> 00:14:48,354 -Have fun tonight. -I will. 307 00:14:48,454 --> 00:14:49,989 Love you. Mean it. 308 00:14:52,825 --> 00:14:53,826 -Billy. -Adam. 309 00:14:53,926 --> 00:14:55,228 Wa-wait a second. 310 00:14:56,596 --> 00:14:58,564 What? I have somewhere to be. 311 00:14:58,664 --> 00:15:01,334 Okay. Well, this won't take long. 312 00:15:02,301 --> 00:15:03,736 We need to talk. 313 00:15:08,207 --> 00:15:10,543 EVIL MATT: What a waste of time and energy 314 00:15:10,643 --> 00:15:12,979 and skin you are. 315 00:15:13,613 --> 00:15:15,515 No. 316 00:15:15,615 --> 00:15:17,016 I was just trying to help out, man. 317 00:15:17,116 --> 00:15:19,585 It was a good plan. 318 00:15:19,685 --> 00:15:22,922 EVIL MATT: All you got was a kick in the teeth, idiot. 319 00:15:23,022 --> 00:15:24,824 Could still work. 320 00:15:24,924 --> 00:15:27,226 Right? I could still do some good. 321 00:15:27,326 --> 00:15:29,562 -I could make up for... -For what? 322 00:15:29,662 --> 00:15:32,965 Everybody got exactly what they deserve. 323 00:15:33,065 --> 00:15:34,300 No. 324 00:15:36,002 --> 00:15:37,603 Nobody deserves what I put them through. 325 00:15:37,703 --> 00:15:39,972 I know that now. 326 00:15:40,072 --> 00:15:42,241 EVIL MATT: Oh, shut up! 327 00:15:42,341 --> 00:15:45,912 You are weak. You're pathetic. 328 00:15:46,012 --> 00:15:48,147 All those feelings you love so much 329 00:15:48,247 --> 00:15:50,483 only ever bring you pain. You know that. 330 00:15:50,583 --> 00:15:54,086 You live that. You have to protect yourself. 331 00:15:54,187 --> 00:15:56,656 Kindness...isn't a weakness. 332 00:15:56,756 --> 00:15:58,758 Kindness can be a strength. Kindness isn't a weakness. 333 00:15:58,858 --> 00:16:00,293 Kindness can be a strength. 334 00:16:00,393 --> 00:16:02,695 Yeah, well, if you're smart, 335 00:16:02,795 --> 00:16:05,031 kindness died in the car crash. 336 00:16:05,131 --> 00:16:07,300 You need to get the hell outta here. 337 00:16:07,433 --> 00:16:10,703 ♪♪ 338 00:16:15,274 --> 00:16:17,944 For a woman who's always been propped up by her husband 339 00:16:18,044 --> 00:16:20,847 and the family name, for you to break out like this 340 00:16:20,947 --> 00:16:22,615 and think you have a chance 341 00:16:22,715 --> 00:16:26,919 of winning against Jabot and me all by yourself? 342 00:16:27,019 --> 00:16:28,588 It's impressive. 343 00:16:28,688 --> 00:16:30,723 You know very well that I have run 344 00:16:30,823 --> 00:16:33,326 more than one company in my time. 345 00:16:33,426 --> 00:16:36,729 But more importantly, I know you. 346 00:16:36,829 --> 00:16:39,131 I know what you're capable of, 347 00:16:39,232 --> 00:16:42,101 and I know what you're not capable of. 348 00:16:42,201 --> 00:16:45,505 That's all the ammunition I need to bury you. 349 00:16:45,605 --> 00:16:47,006 Game on. 350 00:16:47,106 --> 00:16:49,041 And let's not involve our husbands 351 00:16:49,141 --> 00:16:50,243 and our families in this. 352 00:16:50,343 --> 00:16:53,312 It'll just be between the two of us. Agreed? 353 00:16:54,113 --> 00:16:56,382 Sorry for the interruption. 354 00:16:56,482 --> 00:16:58,651 Did I miss anything? 355 00:17:02,555 --> 00:17:05,258 Nick, we're here. Talk to us. 356 00:17:05,358 --> 00:17:07,326 We'll listen. 357 00:17:07,426 --> 00:17:09,228 I'm not even sure what to say, all right? 358 00:17:09,328 --> 00:17:10,963 This is a bad idea. 359 00:17:11,063 --> 00:17:12,932 You're using again, aren't you? 360 00:17:13,032 --> 00:17:14,433 Like I said, a bad idea. 361 00:17:14,534 --> 00:17:16,302 Wait, Nick, the last time I saw you, 362 00:17:16,402 --> 00:17:18,004 you were hellbent on going after that dealer 363 00:17:18,104 --> 00:17:20,339 who sold Marie the drugs that she OD'd on. 364 00:17:20,439 --> 00:17:21,507 You wanted justice. 365 00:17:21,607 --> 00:17:23,376 Wait a second. Wait a second. Marie? 366 00:17:23,476 --> 00:17:26,979 The girl who OD'd in rehab? She OD'd again? 367 00:17:27,079 --> 00:17:29,181 So did you go after her dealer? 368 00:17:29,282 --> 00:17:30,950 Is that what this is? 369 00:17:31,050 --> 00:17:33,319 I knew she was trouble. I knew it. 370 00:17:33,419 --> 00:17:35,488 My God, Nick, what are you doing? 371 00:17:35,588 --> 00:17:37,490 A woman like that is the last person 372 00:17:37,590 --> 00:17:39,158 you need in your life right now. 373 00:17:39,258 --> 00:17:41,627 -She has nobody. -Except you. 374 00:17:41,727 --> 00:17:43,696 Oh, trust me, she knows she has you 375 00:17:43,796 --> 00:17:45,932 because you wanna save the world. 376 00:17:46,032 --> 00:17:47,800 Well, I went to see her in the hospital, okay? 377 00:17:47,900 --> 00:17:49,802 She's still unconscious, still hooked up to machines. 378 00:17:49,902 --> 00:17:51,337 So before you start judging her, 379 00:17:51,437 --> 00:17:52,838 maybe you need to know the whole story. 380 00:17:52,939 --> 00:17:54,540 I don't care about her story. 381 00:17:54,640 --> 00:17:58,044 I'm sorry that happened to her, but I don't care. 382 00:17:58,144 --> 00:18:01,447 The person I care about is you. 383 00:18:01,547 --> 00:18:04,450 I know firsthand what it's like to kick addiction, okay? 384 00:18:04,550 --> 00:18:06,852 I know. Trust me. 385 00:18:06,953 --> 00:18:08,454 I helped Jack. 386 00:18:08,554 --> 00:18:10,890 I helped him through that, remember? 387 00:18:10,990 --> 00:18:13,326 And I'm gonna do the same thing for you, whatever it takes. 388 00:18:13,426 --> 00:18:16,662 I am here to support you with no judgment. 389 00:18:16,762 --> 00:18:18,464 Look, I'm back, okay? 390 00:18:18,564 --> 00:18:21,267 I'm back with Christian. I'm back at work. 391 00:18:21,367 --> 00:18:23,169 I thought I was doing real good. 392 00:18:23,269 --> 00:18:26,172 And then this went down with Marie and the drug dealer... 393 00:18:26,272 --> 00:18:28,307 and, you know, it's been a lot rougher 394 00:18:28,407 --> 00:18:30,276 than I thought it was gonna be, and that's saying a lot, 395 00:18:30,376 --> 00:18:33,112 considering everything I went through with Matt Clark. 396 00:18:33,212 --> 00:18:34,647 MATT: I'm not going anywhere. 397 00:18:34,747 --> 00:18:38,184 I can have a life here. I can have a good life. 398 00:18:38,284 --> 00:18:39,619 EVIL MATT: Oh, yeah? How? 399 00:18:39,719 --> 00:18:43,055 By sucking up to people, hoping that they like you? 400 00:18:43,155 --> 00:18:45,224 That's not a life. 401 00:18:45,324 --> 00:18:48,361 I'm not a bad guy. 402 00:18:48,461 --> 00:18:50,196 I'm not. 403 00:18:51,764 --> 00:18:53,733 It's like Patty said. 404 00:18:55,134 --> 00:18:57,069 People did bad things to me. 405 00:18:57,169 --> 00:19:00,640 I was abused and neglected. 406 00:19:00,740 --> 00:19:03,643 So I hit back. 407 00:19:03,743 --> 00:19:05,978 Then I got good at that. 408 00:19:07,013 --> 00:19:12,051 So I decided to hit first... to protect myself. 409 00:19:12,151 --> 00:19:14,320 EVIL MATT: Yeah, and it got you this far. 410 00:19:14,420 --> 00:19:15,888 Exactly. 411 00:19:17,823 --> 00:19:20,893 I can't do this anymore. 412 00:19:20,993 --> 00:19:22,762 I need to heal. 413 00:19:22,862 --> 00:19:25,164 By being a sucker? 414 00:19:26,365 --> 00:19:29,301 There's good in me. 415 00:19:29,402 --> 00:19:32,004 I know it. 416 00:19:32,104 --> 00:19:34,740 I can see it when Phyllis looks at me. 417 00:19:36,542 --> 00:19:38,844 I wanna be the guy that Phyllis thinks that I am. 418 00:19:38,944 --> 00:19:40,846 I wanna be somebody that she can trust. 419 00:19:40,946 --> 00:19:43,983 I wanna be someone that she can rely on. 420 00:19:44,083 --> 00:19:47,853 I wanna be free from hatred, free from violence. 421 00:19:47,953 --> 00:19:49,555 EVIL MATT: You wanna feel free? 422 00:19:49,655 --> 00:19:51,190 Light a match and walk away. 423 00:19:51,290 --> 00:19:53,092 Screw unto others before they screw unto you. 424 00:19:53,192 --> 00:19:54,460 -No. -That's freedom! 425 00:19:54,560 --> 00:19:56,729 It doesn't work. 426 00:19:56,829 --> 00:19:58,964 It doesn't work anymore. 427 00:20:00,332 --> 00:20:03,669 I don't...want it. 428 00:20:03,769 --> 00:20:05,371 [Evil Matt's voice] You think you can decide? 429 00:20:05,471 --> 00:20:07,640 Do you know how stupid you sound? 430 00:20:07,740 --> 00:20:09,942 You think this is a choice? 431 00:20:10,042 --> 00:20:13,446 You are... who you are! 432 00:20:13,546 --> 00:20:17,283 You are... who you will always be! 433 00:20:19,351 --> 00:20:20,519 [Good Matt's voice] Oh, God. 434 00:20:22,254 --> 00:20:25,224 Please don't let that be true. 435 00:20:25,324 --> 00:20:26,792 Please! 436 00:20:28,127 --> 00:20:29,962 Please, I can't... 437 00:20:30,062 --> 00:20:32,164 I can't! 438 00:20:33,499 --> 00:20:36,736 I won't! 439 00:20:41,774 --> 00:20:44,009 Nikki and I were just talking about Billy and Sally's 440 00:20:44,110 --> 00:20:45,745 upcoming wedding-- isn't that right? 441 00:20:45,845 --> 00:20:48,647 Yes, it sounds like it will just be lovely. 442 00:20:48,748 --> 00:20:50,082 I mean, how could it not be 443 00:20:50,182 --> 00:20:52,151 with Pietro organizing everything? 444 00:20:52,251 --> 00:20:54,653 He's a wizard. 445 00:20:54,754 --> 00:20:57,456 And Billy and Sally, so much in love... 446 00:20:57,556 --> 00:21:00,226 It seems that he's made the right choice this time. 447 00:21:00,326 --> 00:21:01,494 He definitely has. 448 00:21:01,594 --> 00:21:03,395 Sally has been a wonderful influence on him. 449 00:21:03,496 --> 00:21:06,465 They're madly in love, a baby on the way. 450 00:21:06,565 --> 00:21:08,033 He has the stability and support 451 00:21:08,134 --> 00:21:11,370 that I hope helps him find out what he wants. 452 00:21:11,470 --> 00:21:14,039 When you find that person... 453 00:21:14,140 --> 00:21:16,642 who loves you through whatever life throws at you, 454 00:21:16,742 --> 00:21:19,578 makes all the difference in the world. 455 00:21:19,678 --> 00:21:21,313 Aw. Well, Jack and I... 456 00:21:21,413 --> 00:21:23,415 are lucky that we have the kind of love 457 00:21:23,516 --> 00:21:25,918 that only grows stronger. Right? 458 00:21:26,018 --> 00:21:27,620 Hey, I hate to run, 459 00:21:27,720 --> 00:21:30,923 but I promised Michael that I would meet him for a drink. 460 00:21:31,023 --> 00:21:34,794 Nikki, it was so nice to see you again. 461 00:21:34,894 --> 00:21:38,564 And, oh, I'm sorry if my little joke went too far. 462 00:21:38,664 --> 00:21:40,266 Oh, already forgotten. 463 00:21:40,366 --> 00:21:42,101 I'll see you later, hon. 464 00:21:49,041 --> 00:21:51,110 My, that was practically civil. 465 00:21:51,210 --> 00:21:53,679 Well, Diane and I are grownups. 466 00:21:53,779 --> 00:21:56,348 Well, she was angry at first about Vibrante. 467 00:21:56,448 --> 00:21:59,151 She thought you were coming after our family company. 468 00:21:59,251 --> 00:22:01,787 But she's had some time and she realizes now 469 00:22:01,887 --> 00:22:05,124 that the cosmetics world is big enough for Vibrante and Jabot, 470 00:22:05,224 --> 00:22:06,392 and she's mellowed. 471 00:22:06,492 --> 00:22:09,528 Oh, I would never call Diane mellow. 472 00:22:09,628 --> 00:22:12,498 But I am relieved that things have not escalated 473 00:22:12,598 --> 00:22:15,935 -between our families. -Your mouth to God's ears. 474 00:22:16,035 --> 00:22:19,338 So what is this personal issue you came to see me about? 475 00:22:21,207 --> 00:22:22,808 It's Nicholas. 476 00:22:22,908 --> 00:22:27,479 I know Matt put you through so much. 477 00:22:27,580 --> 00:22:30,549 I know that. Both of you. 478 00:22:30,649 --> 00:22:33,118 But he's gone. That's the past. 479 00:22:33,219 --> 00:22:34,854 And you know what, Nick? 480 00:22:34,954 --> 00:22:37,156 Don't you dare make this about Matt. 481 00:22:37,256 --> 00:22:38,624 This is not about him. 482 00:22:38,724 --> 00:22:41,927 This is about Marie and Marie only. 483 00:22:42,027 --> 00:22:44,196 Don't put this on her. She is a victim. 484 00:22:44,296 --> 00:22:48,467 Okay, listen, I'm sorry that she's going through everything. 485 00:22:48,567 --> 00:22:51,237 I-I mean, I'm sorry that she's had a tough life. 486 00:22:51,337 --> 00:22:54,940 I really am. I wish her a full recovery. 487 00:22:55,040 --> 00:22:57,509 I do. But a woman like her-- 488 00:22:57,610 --> 00:23:00,813 that's the last thing you need in your life right now. 489 00:23:00,913 --> 00:23:02,381 Don't tell me what I need. 490 00:23:02,481 --> 00:23:05,818 So, um, Nikki stopped by... 491 00:23:05,918 --> 00:23:09,088 and I know that you did not hurt your hand 492 00:23:09,188 --> 00:23:11,490 hitting Victor's bag. 493 00:23:12,691 --> 00:23:15,494 -So she told you. -She told you what? 494 00:23:15,594 --> 00:23:19,331 I went after the drug dealer who sold the pills to Marie. 495 00:23:19,431 --> 00:23:21,066 Oh. 496 00:23:21,166 --> 00:23:22,635 Of course you did. 497 00:23:22,735 --> 00:23:24,169 Why would you do that? 498 00:23:24,270 --> 00:23:26,805 -To end it. -Oh, my God, Nick. 499 00:23:26,906 --> 00:23:28,507 Just relax, okay? I didn't go in alone. 500 00:23:28,607 --> 00:23:30,876 It was part of the plan. The cops were with me. 501 00:23:30,976 --> 00:23:34,046 Okay, good. So this guy's in jail? 502 00:23:34,146 --> 00:23:35,748 No. He got away. 503 00:23:35,848 --> 00:23:37,616 Of course. Ha. He got away. 504 00:23:37,716 --> 00:23:39,818 So you put yourself in danger for nothing. 505 00:23:39,919 --> 00:23:42,354 I mean, I was right. It's about this woman Marie. 506 00:23:42,454 --> 00:23:44,356 Leave her the hell out of this! 507 00:23:44,456 --> 00:23:47,126 Nick, hopefully she's getting the help she needs 508 00:23:47,226 --> 00:23:50,062 in the hospital, but our concern is for you. 509 00:23:50,162 --> 00:23:54,033 You have been so twisted up with this Marie and the drug dealer 510 00:23:54,133 --> 00:23:56,735 and saving her and wanting justice... 511 00:23:56,835 --> 00:23:59,371 You need to look after yourself. 512 00:23:59,471 --> 00:24:01,874 I'm not even sure how to do that. 513 00:24:01,974 --> 00:24:04,743 Do you think maybe you should consider 514 00:24:04,843 --> 00:24:06,512 checking yourself back into rehab? 515 00:24:06,612 --> 00:24:08,714 No! No, he's not going into rehab. 516 00:24:08,814 --> 00:24:10,582 Because if he goes there, he's gonna meet people 517 00:24:10,683 --> 00:24:14,853 like this girl and-- and her drug dealer. No! 518 00:24:14,954 --> 00:24:17,589 You need to be home, Nick! 519 00:24:17,690 --> 00:24:19,591 My God, you need to focus on yourself. 520 00:24:19,692 --> 00:24:21,293 Put your life front and center. 521 00:24:21,393 --> 00:24:23,429 Stop being a hero! 522 00:24:23,529 --> 00:24:25,130 Stop trying to save people. 523 00:24:25,230 --> 00:24:27,066 That's how you got where you are. 524 00:24:27,166 --> 00:24:29,268 Focus on your family. 525 00:24:29,368 --> 00:24:32,438 Focus on your kids, on your career. 526 00:24:32,538 --> 00:24:34,907 Trust the people who love and support you. 527 00:24:35,007 --> 00:24:38,344 We love and support you. 528 00:24:45,184 --> 00:24:46,585 What do you think's going on there? 529 00:24:46,685 --> 00:24:50,222 Maybe they're trying to find a way to get along? 530 00:24:51,023 --> 00:24:52,257 [phone chimes] 531 00:24:53,425 --> 00:24:55,894 -Ugh. [whispers] Oh, my God. -What? 532 00:24:55,995 --> 00:24:57,262 Jen's come down with the bug too. 533 00:24:57,363 --> 00:24:59,164 She's not gonna be able to make the party. 534 00:24:59,264 --> 00:25:01,066 [phone chimes] 535 00:25:01,166 --> 00:25:03,602 -Neither is Hazel. -Jeez! 536 00:25:03,702 --> 00:25:06,972 By the time the party starts, is anyone even gonna be coming? 537 00:25:07,072 --> 00:25:08,707 You wanna talk, talk. 538 00:25:08,807 --> 00:25:12,511 You are aware I... am coming to the wedding. 539 00:25:12,611 --> 00:25:14,680 Yeah, Sally told me. I don't need a big announcement. 540 00:25:14,780 --> 00:25:16,015 -Are we done here? -No. 541 00:25:16,115 --> 00:25:17,649 Not until I know that things 542 00:25:17,750 --> 00:25:19,485 aren't gonna be weird between us. 543 00:25:19,585 --> 00:25:21,653 Oh, it's far too late for that, Adam. 544 00:25:21,754 --> 00:25:25,791 [punchy music plays] 545 00:25:31,163 --> 00:25:32,531 So... 546 00:25:32,631 --> 00:25:34,767 how are you doing? 547 00:25:34,867 --> 00:25:36,502 I assume the Abbotts are all aflutter, 548 00:25:36,602 --> 00:25:39,538 what with the bachelor and bachelorette parties 549 00:25:39,638 --> 00:25:41,807 set for tonight and... 550 00:25:41,907 --> 00:25:44,443 the big event on the horizon. 551 00:25:44,543 --> 00:25:46,712 Yeah. It's crazy times for sure. 552 00:25:46,812 --> 00:25:48,914 But in a good way, right? 553 00:25:49,014 --> 00:25:51,316 Yes, absolutely. 554 00:25:51,417 --> 00:25:52,851 But... 555 00:25:52,951 --> 00:25:55,687 But nothing. Everything is fine. 556 00:25:56,688 --> 00:25:59,291 Or it will be, once I destroy Nikki. 557 00:25:59,391 --> 00:26:01,060 What are you up to? 558 00:26:01,160 --> 00:26:02,728 I'm not up to anything. 559 00:26:02,828 --> 00:26:04,663 I am merely establishing boundaries 560 00:26:04,763 --> 00:26:08,300 and doing what I need to do to protect them. 561 00:26:08,400 --> 00:26:10,502 This is about Vibrante. 562 00:26:10,602 --> 00:26:13,372 Yeah. It's about making sure Vibrante fails 563 00:26:13,472 --> 00:26:15,240 -right out of the gate. -I knew it. I knew it 564 00:26:15,340 --> 00:26:18,243 when Nikki announced that she was going into cosmetics. 565 00:26:18,343 --> 00:26:20,512 The last thing we need is Jack and Victor 566 00:26:20,612 --> 00:26:23,482 taking their never-ending feud up a whole new level. 567 00:26:23,582 --> 00:26:26,185 No, no, no. No, no, no. This battle has nothing to do 568 00:26:26,285 --> 00:26:27,753 with Jack and Victor. 569 00:26:27,853 --> 00:26:30,556 It's purely between Nikki and myself. 570 00:26:30,656 --> 00:26:32,391 And they won't even know it's personal 571 00:26:32,491 --> 00:26:34,693 until Nikki is down for the count. 572 00:26:35,661 --> 00:26:37,629 Between Marie's overdose 573 00:26:37,729 --> 00:26:39,665 and this drug dealer on the loose 574 00:26:39,765 --> 00:26:43,202 and Nicholas thinking that he, and only he, 575 00:26:43,302 --> 00:26:45,370 can get justice for her... 576 00:26:45,471 --> 00:26:47,306 I'm really very afraid for him. 577 00:26:47,406 --> 00:26:49,675 You have a reason to be scared. 578 00:26:49,775 --> 00:26:51,877 So he just went after this guy? 579 00:26:51,977 --> 00:26:54,513 He's got the bruised knuckles to prove it. 580 00:26:54,613 --> 00:26:56,448 I begged him to let the police handle it, 581 00:26:56,548 --> 00:26:58,117 but you know my son. 582 00:26:58,217 --> 00:26:59,618 Yeah. He wants to save the world. 583 00:26:59,718 --> 00:27:02,488 That kind of pressure is a hell of a trigger. 584 00:27:02,588 --> 00:27:06,825 He's so stubborn. He thinks he can handle this. 585 00:27:06,925 --> 00:27:08,961 That's the face he presents to the world. 586 00:27:09,061 --> 00:27:10,762 I can see that he is struggling. 587 00:27:10,863 --> 00:27:13,265 Yeah, that is problematic. 588 00:27:13,365 --> 00:27:17,035 Also concerning-- he sought out his old dealer? 589 00:27:17,136 --> 00:27:18,770 Even if it was for justice. 590 00:27:18,871 --> 00:27:21,540 Absolutely. I mean, the temptation... 591 00:27:21,640 --> 00:27:24,276 being that close to your source? 592 00:27:24,376 --> 00:27:26,678 I am really scared for him, because I know how easy it is 593 00:27:26,778 --> 00:27:29,915 to make one tiny slip and you think, oh, one drink, 594 00:27:30,015 --> 00:27:32,251 one pill, that's not gonna hurt anything. 595 00:27:32,351 --> 00:27:34,286 And the cycle begins all over again. 596 00:27:34,386 --> 00:27:36,755 So let's review this. 597 00:27:36,855 --> 00:27:39,091 He finds his old dealer. He punches the guy... 598 00:27:39,191 --> 00:27:41,660 and that's the end of the story? 599 00:27:41,760 --> 00:27:43,495 According to him. 600 00:27:43,595 --> 00:27:46,198 -Do you believe him? -Well, I want to, but with 601 00:27:46,298 --> 00:27:49,001 this drug dealer missing, I don't know what to think. 602 00:27:49,101 --> 00:27:51,703 And then I asked him to go to a meeting with me, 603 00:27:51,803 --> 00:27:53,172 and he refused. 604 00:27:53,272 --> 00:27:55,841 He said meetings didn't help Marie. 605 00:27:55,941 --> 00:27:58,310 I am sorry to hear that. 606 00:27:58,410 --> 00:28:00,646 You have already been such a help. 607 00:28:00,746 --> 00:28:03,182 And I hate to ask you this, but... 608 00:28:03,282 --> 00:28:05,751 do you think that you could get through to him? 609 00:28:05,851 --> 00:28:07,386 Nikki, there's only so much I can do. 610 00:28:07,486 --> 00:28:08,987 I have offered to be his sponsor. 611 00:28:09,087 --> 00:28:10,856 He hasn't responded. 612 00:28:10,956 --> 00:28:14,259 The next move has to be his. 613 00:28:14,359 --> 00:28:18,230 I know Phyllis means well. Um... 614 00:28:18,330 --> 00:28:22,434 You know, you came out of rehab with a really strong start. 615 00:28:22,534 --> 00:28:25,771 Now you've had some additional trauma since then. 616 00:28:25,871 --> 00:28:28,507 It makes sense if you go back 617 00:28:28,607 --> 00:28:30,943 to a safe and controlled environment. 618 00:28:31,043 --> 00:28:33,412 No. No, Sharon. I mean, that's where he met 619 00:28:33,512 --> 00:28:36,815 his best buddy drug addict who killed her husband, 620 00:28:36,915 --> 00:28:39,218 so I actually don't think it's very safe. 621 00:28:40,586 --> 00:28:42,521 [whispering] Not helpful. 622 00:28:42,621 --> 00:28:44,923 Look, there's no shame 623 00:28:45,023 --> 00:28:47,259 in going back to rehab. 624 00:28:47,359 --> 00:28:49,595 You had a really solid start last time. 625 00:28:49,695 --> 00:28:52,297 They can help you get over this... 626 00:28:52,397 --> 00:28:54,733 most current hurdle. 627 00:28:54,833 --> 00:28:57,736 Jack didn't go to rehab. Nick doesn't need it either. 628 00:28:57,836 --> 00:28:59,705 You know what Jack had? 629 00:28:59,805 --> 00:29:03,008 He had me. I helped him. 630 00:29:03,108 --> 00:29:06,478 And Sharon and I will help and support you. 631 00:29:06,578 --> 00:29:08,680 And then, you also have meetings 632 00:29:08,780 --> 00:29:11,049 that you can go to anytime. 633 00:29:11,149 --> 00:29:13,819 [sighs] Yeah. There's always more meetings. 634 00:29:13,919 --> 00:29:15,053 Well, Phyllis is right. 635 00:29:15,153 --> 00:29:17,656 You do have so many people supporting you. 636 00:29:17,756 --> 00:29:20,259 But, as much as we do love you, 637 00:29:20,359 --> 00:29:22,728 we do not have the training or the skills 638 00:29:22,828 --> 00:29:26,298 to help you make the decisions to stay clean. 639 00:29:26,398 --> 00:29:29,401 I know it sounds like a great idea 640 00:29:29,501 --> 00:29:32,571 to be in your own home and just live your life, 641 00:29:32,671 --> 00:29:34,706 spend your day as if nothing is wrong, 642 00:29:34,806 --> 00:29:37,776 but that's not true, Nick. Something is wrong. 643 00:29:37,876 --> 00:29:39,344 And it shows. 644 00:29:39,444 --> 00:29:43,148 You're gutting through this, and you don't have to. 645 00:29:43,248 --> 00:29:45,751 Yeah. "Don't take temporary for permanent." 646 00:29:45,851 --> 00:29:47,486 What was that? 647 00:29:47,586 --> 00:29:50,455 Uh, it was something that a friend of mine said. 648 00:29:50,555 --> 00:29:52,891 Well, this friend knows you can do it. 649 00:29:52,991 --> 00:29:55,927 Whatever you decide, we'll support you. 650 00:29:57,496 --> 00:30:01,466 Thank you. It means a lot. It does. 651 00:30:01,566 --> 00:30:04,403 -I gotta go. -You know what? I have an idea! 652 00:30:04,503 --> 00:30:06,838 -What? -Um... 653 00:30:06,938 --> 00:30:09,074 why don't, uh, the three of us 654 00:30:09,174 --> 00:30:11,710 go somewhere where we can just relax? 655 00:30:11,810 --> 00:30:14,379 -I'm not in the mood for that. -Oh, come on. 656 00:30:14,479 --> 00:30:17,215 When have you not been in the mood to do something fun? 657 00:30:17,316 --> 00:30:20,619 Yeah, we could use some fun, I guess. 658 00:30:20,719 --> 00:30:22,754 Where are we going? 659 00:30:22,854 --> 00:30:24,823 It's a surprise. 660 00:30:40,539 --> 00:30:44,876 [suspenseful music plays] 661 00:30:50,082 --> 00:30:51,683 I don't suppose I can talk you out of this. 662 00:30:51,783 --> 00:30:53,018 -Don't even try. -Diane... 663 00:30:53,118 --> 00:30:54,720 -I'm not changing my mind. -You're going to get 664 00:30:54,820 --> 00:30:56,555 -in so much trouble! -I know what I'm doing. 665 00:30:56,655 --> 00:30:59,224 Going to war against Nikki behind Jack's back. 666 00:30:59,324 --> 00:31:01,493 He's co-CEO of Jabot. 667 00:31:01,593 --> 00:31:03,562 How do you possibly think you could get away with this? 668 00:31:03,662 --> 00:31:06,665 Uh, Michael, I have complete autonomy at Jabot Classic. 669 00:31:06,765 --> 00:31:09,468 Jack does not need to be CC'd on every move I make 670 00:31:09,568 --> 00:31:11,436 or even at Jabot. 671 00:31:11,536 --> 00:31:12,971 -It's doable. -It's trouble. 672 00:31:13,071 --> 00:31:17,008 Oh, so much trouble for you and Nikki in so many ways. 673 00:31:17,109 --> 00:31:20,212 You know what, if you're going to be so negative, 674 00:31:20,312 --> 00:31:24,416 I'm just going to go home and get ready for Sally's party. 675 00:31:24,516 --> 00:31:26,084 What is it? 676 00:31:26,184 --> 00:31:29,788 I'm not feeling so great all of a sudden. 677 00:31:29,888 --> 00:31:32,424 Oh, I hope I don't have that stomach bug. 678 00:31:33,792 --> 00:31:35,894 -Are you sure? -Yeah, I'm sure. 679 00:31:35,994 --> 00:31:40,065 I don't think I'll be going to Sally's party tonight. 680 00:31:40,165 --> 00:31:41,600 What happened to you and I agreeing 681 00:31:41,700 --> 00:31:44,102 that you were gonna stay far away on my wedding day? 682 00:31:44,202 --> 00:31:47,339 Um, Chelsea. She's kinda hard to say no to. 683 00:31:47,439 --> 00:31:49,074 Maybe you should try harder. 684 00:31:49,174 --> 00:31:52,244 Sorry. I'm all in. 685 00:31:52,344 --> 00:31:53,945 You love this, don't you? 686 00:31:54,045 --> 00:31:56,448 You love pissing me off and ruining my day. 687 00:31:56,548 --> 00:32:00,051 You're gonna be kind of busy being the man of the hour... 688 00:32:00,152 --> 00:32:01,386 marrying the woman of your dreams. 689 00:32:01,486 --> 00:32:03,155 You're not even gonna know that I'm there, Billy. 690 00:32:03,255 --> 00:32:05,357 Come on, Adam. You're not gonna let me forget it. 691 00:32:05,457 --> 00:32:07,726 Okay. Look. 692 00:32:07,826 --> 00:32:10,662 All we have to do is act like adults for a few hours. 693 00:32:10,762 --> 00:32:13,565 -I think we could manage that. -Yeah, you think? 694 00:32:13,665 --> 00:32:16,435 We can try, but it's not gonna happen, 695 00:32:16,535 --> 00:32:18,970 because you never stop. 696 00:32:19,070 --> 00:32:22,073 And I'm not gonna let you ruin my wedding day. 697 00:32:24,376 --> 00:32:26,878 Hey, we are not gonna let this bug get us down. 698 00:32:26,978 --> 00:32:28,613 The decorations are gorgeous 699 00:32:28,713 --> 00:32:30,248 and the food's gonna be phenomenal. 700 00:32:30,348 --> 00:32:33,885 And it's going to be a room full of people who love you. 701 00:32:33,985 --> 00:32:36,621 Whether they deserve to be there or not. 702 00:32:37,722 --> 00:32:40,258 I was talking about Esther, of course. 703 00:32:40,358 --> 00:32:42,093 [phone chimes] 704 00:32:42,194 --> 00:32:44,329 Oh, no! Stella's out. 705 00:32:44,429 --> 00:32:46,565 [phone chimes] 706 00:32:46,665 --> 00:32:48,633 -So is Fran. -You know what? 707 00:32:48,733 --> 00:32:50,068 It's okay. I'm gonna have a great time 708 00:32:50,168 --> 00:32:52,170 even if it's just the three of us and Esther. 709 00:32:52,270 --> 00:32:53,638 It will be a full house, 710 00:32:53,738 --> 00:32:55,907 even if we need to pull people off the streets. 711 00:32:56,007 --> 00:32:57,876 You guys would do that, wouldn't you? 712 00:32:57,976 --> 00:32:59,511 Anything for my bestie. 713 00:32:59,611 --> 00:33:01,379 Which I think I've already proved. 714 00:33:01,480 --> 00:33:02,848 -...not come just for even Sally's sake, okay? 715 00:33:02,948 --> 00:33:04,416 I already told Chelsea that I'm coming. 716 00:33:04,516 --> 00:33:06,685 Well, then tell her that you're gonna be sick that day, Adam. 717 00:33:06,785 --> 00:33:08,820 Oh, come on. 718 00:33:08,920 --> 00:33:11,423 Is it too much to ask them to be civil for more than 30 seconds? 719 00:33:11,523 --> 00:33:13,325 This is the last thing I need right now. 720 00:33:13,425 --> 00:33:14,893 -Let's go wrangle them. -Yeah, okay. 721 00:33:14,993 --> 00:33:17,762 Hey, hey, don't move. I am the disinterested third party. 722 00:33:17,863 --> 00:33:19,397 I will handle those idiots. 723 00:33:19,498 --> 00:33:21,433 You think I trust you, that you're not gonna do anything-- 724 00:33:21,533 --> 00:33:22,968 -Everything is gonna be fine! -I know you well enough, okay? 725 00:33:23,068 --> 00:33:24,302 -Sit down! -No, thanks. 726 00:33:24,402 --> 00:33:26,137 -I have somewhere to be. -Yeah, so do I. 727 00:33:26,238 --> 00:33:28,740 Sit...please. 728 00:33:33,311 --> 00:33:35,947 What the hell? 729 00:33:36,047 --> 00:33:39,251 You are about to marry the most amazing woman in the world. 730 00:33:39,351 --> 00:33:41,453 And you broke her heart. 731 00:33:41,553 --> 00:33:44,890 So you both owe Sally the best damn day of her life. 732 00:33:44,990 --> 00:33:48,827 Which means it's time to put on your big boy pants, gentlemen. 733 00:33:48,927 --> 00:33:52,130 And if either one of you does anything 734 00:33:52,230 --> 00:33:54,799 to ruin her day, I will come for you. 735 00:33:54,900 --> 00:33:57,369 And you know I mean it. 736 00:34:00,705 --> 00:34:02,607 Well, she's hardcore. 737 00:34:02,707 --> 00:34:04,709 This is about faking it, okay? Faking it. 738 00:34:04,809 --> 00:34:07,546 Faking it. We can be in the same room together for a few hours. 739 00:34:07,646 --> 00:34:09,281 Sally and Chelsea, they look like they're gonna have 740 00:34:09,381 --> 00:34:12,450 a connection for a while, okay, so this is gonna be on us. 741 00:34:12,551 --> 00:34:14,553 And I can only see that getting stronger. 742 00:34:14,653 --> 00:34:16,788 Yeah, which means, like it or not, 743 00:34:16,888 --> 00:34:19,791 you and I, we're gonna have to find a way to be civil 744 00:34:19,891 --> 00:34:21,826 for the long haul. 745 00:34:24,996 --> 00:34:28,133 Thanks for intervening with the guys before. 746 00:34:28,233 --> 00:34:30,936 That was very cool of you. 747 00:34:31,036 --> 00:34:33,338 Somebody had to do it. 748 00:34:36,641 --> 00:34:39,210 Oh, I already know what I'm gonna wear. 749 00:34:39,311 --> 00:34:42,447 Oh, in case you're interested, I have this old friend. 750 00:34:42,547 --> 00:34:45,083 He was an exotic dancer in the '80s. 751 00:34:45,183 --> 00:34:47,786 I'm sure he's free. He's hot stuff too. 752 00:34:47,886 --> 00:34:49,454 I can give him a call. 753 00:34:49,554 --> 00:34:52,657 Yeah, that is so sweet of you, Esther, 754 00:34:52,757 --> 00:34:56,394 but male stripper isn't really the vibe we're going for. 755 00:34:56,494 --> 00:34:58,730 He's an artist. 756 00:35:05,036 --> 00:35:06,938 I hope she wasn't offended. 757 00:35:07,038 --> 00:35:08,607 I'll just put a glass of bubbles in her hand 758 00:35:08,707 --> 00:35:10,342 the moment she walks in, and she'll be fine. 759 00:35:10,442 --> 00:35:11,743 That's the part I'm looking forward to. 760 00:35:11,843 --> 00:35:13,378 I know. I can't wait. 761 00:35:13,478 --> 00:35:15,146 You guys really are the best. 762 00:35:15,246 --> 00:35:17,015 Seriously, I know you've gone through a lot of trouble, 763 00:35:17,115 --> 00:35:18,850 and I see it. 764 00:35:18,950 --> 00:35:20,251 No matter who's there tonight, 765 00:35:20,352 --> 00:35:22,921 it's gonna be a night I will never forget. 766 00:35:23,888 --> 00:35:26,191 So, here we are. 767 00:35:26,291 --> 00:35:28,259 Um, what are we doing here? 768 00:35:28,360 --> 00:35:32,364 Yeah, we're here like all the time. What's the surprise? 769 00:35:32,464 --> 00:35:35,734 Well, the surprise part is 770 00:35:35,834 --> 00:35:38,136 me. 771 00:35:38,236 --> 00:35:40,271 What do you mean you? 772 00:35:40,372 --> 00:35:43,475 Uh, I own... 773 00:35:43,575 --> 00:35:46,411 the Genoa City Athletic Club. I own the building. 774 00:35:46,511 --> 00:35:48,847 -Excuse me? -Yeah. Yeah. 775 00:35:48,947 --> 00:35:51,016 [laughs] I own the building! 776 00:35:51,116 --> 00:35:53,985 Uh, I bought it. So... 777 00:35:54,085 --> 00:35:55,954 lunch is on me, dinner's on me, 778 00:35:56,054 --> 00:35:57,856 breakfast is on me-- everything is on me. 779 00:35:57,956 --> 00:36:00,325 Just order whatever you want, all right? 780 00:36:02,027 --> 00:36:06,731 [suspenseful music plays] 781 00:36:06,831 --> 00:36:10,702 ♪ ♪ 782 00:36:24,983 --> 00:36:27,585 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. 783 00:36:27,686 --> 00:36:30,588 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 784 00:36:30,689 --> 00:36:33,591 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 785 00:36:33,692 --> 00:36:36,761 Join us again for "The Young and the Restless."