1 00:00:03,503 --> 00:00:04,404 >> Sharon: We're home! 2 00:00:04,471 --> 00:00:06,506 >> Faith: Mom, I missed you so much! 3 00:00:06,573 --> 00:00:11,745 >> Sharon: I missed you, too. Ah! 4 00:00:11,811 --> 00:00:13,947 You know what? Even though it was a short trip, 5 00:00:14,013 --> 00:00:17,150 I'm really glad I'm home. >> Faith: I wish you'd let me go 6 00:00:17,217 --> 00:00:18,618 with you. >> Sharon: You know what, going 7 00:00:18,685 --> 00:00:20,253 alone, that was the right decision. 8 00:00:20,320 --> 00:00:23,223 And it's okay. It's fine, I'm home now. 9 00:00:23,289 --> 00:00:25,225 >> Faith: Why don't I take your bags upstairs for you? 10 00:00:25,291 --> 00:00:28,561 Meanwhile you can have a nice hot bath, maybe take a nap, get 11 00:00:28,628 --> 00:00:30,964 some rest from your trip. >> Sharon: Actually, I'm not 12 00:00:31,030 --> 00:00:34,300 tired at all. And I promise I'll tell you all 13 00:00:34,367 --> 00:00:37,203 about Rey's memorial later. Right now I want to focus on the 14 00:00:37,270 --> 00:00:39,339 wedding that's happening tomorrow. 15 00:00:39,406 --> 00:00:41,341 I'll bet there's a couple of brides that could use our love 16 00:00:41,408 --> 00:00:42,142 and support. 17 00:00:45,779 --> 00:00:50,049 >> Tessa: Can you believe it? Tomorrow's the big day! 18 00:00:50,116 --> 00:00:52,118 >> Mariah: Did we forget anything? 19 00:00:52,185 --> 00:00:54,087 I think I checked everything off the list. 20 00:00:54,154 --> 00:00:58,057 >> Tessa: Well, did you forget to put anything on the list? 21 00:00:58,124 --> 00:00:59,859 >> Mariah: That is not a comforting thought. 22 00:00:59,926 --> 00:01:01,995 Why would you say something like that? 23 00:01:02,061 --> 00:01:05,832 >> Tessa: Oh, lists are only as good as you make them. 24 00:01:05,899 --> 00:01:09,035 >> Mariah: No, I -- I think I have everything. 25 00:01:09,102 --> 00:01:11,104 It's all gonna be fine, I promise. 26 00:01:11,171 --> 00:01:12,906 >> Tessa: Okay. >> Mariah: Noah's taking care of 27 00:01:12,972 --> 00:01:15,408 the venue and my mom took care of the flowers before she left 28 00:01:15,475 --> 00:01:17,076 for Miami, so... >> Tessa: Well, we had our final 29 00:01:17,143 --> 00:01:18,311 fittings with Chelsea. >> Mariah: Mm-hmm. 30 00:01:18,378 --> 00:01:20,713 >> Tessa: And we should get our dresses by the end of the day. 31 00:01:20,780 --> 00:01:22,649 Did you write your vows? >> Mariah: Yes. 32 00:01:22,715 --> 00:01:25,385 Now I just have to practice reciting them without dissolving 33 00:01:25,452 --> 00:01:27,320 into a puddle on the floor. [ Chuckles ] 34 00:01:27,387 --> 00:01:31,090 >> Tessa: Oh, I can't wait to recite our vows in front of each 35 00:01:31,157 --> 00:01:34,694 other and in front of everyone we love. 36 00:01:34,761 --> 00:01:37,163 >> Mariah: Oh, no. >> Tessa: What? 37 00:01:37,230 --> 00:01:40,400 >> Mariah: Kyle. Oh, my God, he never confirmed 38 00:01:40,467 --> 00:01:43,503 if he was gonna officiate. >> Tessa: No, relax. 39 00:01:43,570 --> 00:01:45,572 If Kyle can't do it, I'm sure Devon will be happy to do it. 40 00:01:45,638 --> 00:01:49,876 >> Mariah: No, I love Devon, but I had my heart set on Kyle. 41 00:01:49,943 --> 00:01:51,444 I mean, it felt like it was meant to be. 42 00:01:51,511 --> 00:01:54,681 How could I let something so big just slip my mind? 43 00:01:54,747 --> 00:02:00,620 [ Knock on door ] >> Noah: Okay, brides, grab your 44 00:02:00,687 --> 00:02:02,155 things. Come with me. 45 00:02:02,222 --> 00:02:05,458 I got something to show you. >> Mariah: Does it have to be 46 00:02:05,525 --> 00:02:10,396 right now? 47 00:02:10,463 --> 00:02:25,345 ♪♪ ♪♪ 48 00:02:25,411 --> 00:02:25,778 ♪♪ ♪♪ 49 00:02:25,845 --> 00:02:40,727 ♪♪ ♪♪ 50 00:02:40,793 --> 00:02:49,802 ♪♪ ♪♪ 51 00:02:49,869 --> 00:02:53,172 >> Victoria: Ashland. 52 00:02:53,239 --> 00:02:56,976 My brother told me about your offer to donate half of your 53 00:02:57,043 --> 00:03:01,714 buyout settlement to New Hope. Your stipulation being that any 54 00:03:01,781 --> 00:03:05,485 project he use it for be done in Rey's name. 55 00:03:05,552 --> 00:03:09,589 >> Ashland: Yeah, well, I'm -- I'm meeting with Nick later to 56 00:03:09,656 --> 00:03:12,859 hear his decision. I'm hoping he'll take me up on 57 00:03:12,926 --> 00:03:15,862 it. >> Victoria: I absolutely agree. 58 00:03:15,929 --> 00:03:21,467 A number that large could do a lot of good in the right hands. 59 00:03:21,534 --> 00:03:24,704 >> Ashland: It pains me to know that you no longer think of my 60 00:03:24,771 --> 00:03:29,075 hands as the right hands. >> Victoria: I very much 61 00:03:29,142 --> 00:03:32,946 appreciate your generous gesture, but after everything 62 00:03:33,012 --> 00:03:36,282 you've done, I'm sure that you can understand how hard it would 63 00:03:36,349 --> 00:03:39,485 be for me to believe that you don't have an ulterior motive. 64 00:03:44,490 --> 00:03:45,425 >> Sally: Hope I'm not 65 00:03:45,491 --> 00:03:48,962 interrupting. I thought maybe we could go over 66 00:03:49,028 --> 00:03:51,397 Newman's updated marketing budget. 67 00:03:51,464 --> 00:03:56,636 That is, unless you've decided that you're leaving the company. 68 00:03:56,703 --> 00:04:03,109 >> Adam: Will you close the door? 69 00:04:03,176 --> 00:04:06,245 I've thought a lot about what I'm going to do since our last 70 00:04:06,312 --> 00:04:10,083 conversation, and after weighing the pros and cons, I have 71 00:04:10,149 --> 00:04:14,187 decided that I can't walk away from my family or the chance of 72 00:04:14,253 --> 00:04:18,191 ever running Newman Enterprises. >> Sally: And you believe it's 73 00:04:18,257 --> 00:04:21,728 worth putting up with all the family drama? 74 00:04:21,794 --> 00:04:24,364 >> Adam: It frustrates me that my dad can't see that Victoria 75 00:04:24,430 --> 00:04:26,933 does not deserve the position after everything that went on 76 00:04:27,000 --> 00:04:30,169 with Ashland, but like I said before, if I were to leave now, 77 00:04:30,236 --> 00:04:34,007 she wins. >> Sally: Well, I meant what I 78 00:04:34,073 --> 00:04:35,608 said. I will support you with whatever 79 00:04:35,675 --> 00:04:39,412 you decide. >> Adam: I have already made my 80 00:04:39,479 --> 00:04:42,749 decision. I want Newman Enterprises. 81 00:04:42,815 --> 00:04:46,219 Every single bit of it. 82 00:04:54,594 --> 00:04:56,095 >> Sally: Okay. 83 00:04:56,162 --> 00:04:58,665 Taking charge of Newman Enterprises is a strong, 84 00:04:58,731 --> 00:05:01,801 bold goal. But didn't you say you did that 85 00:05:01,868 --> 00:05:06,039 once before and it didn't stick? >> Adam: I did. 86 00:05:06,105 --> 00:05:11,044 >> Sally: Okay, so failure is not an option for you this time. 87 00:05:11,110 --> 00:05:12,612 Alright, so how do we pull this off? 88 00:05:12,679 --> 00:05:15,214 'Cause if it's what you want, I'm all in. 89 00:05:15,281 --> 00:05:18,251 >> Adam: It came to me last night. 90 00:05:18,317 --> 00:05:23,890 I have the perfect plan. And Ashland Locke remains the 91 00:05:23,956 --> 00:05:24,590 key. 92 00:05:26,225 --> 00:05:27,293 >> Ashland: I don't blame you 93 00:05:27,360 --> 00:05:32,665 for being suspicious, but I assure you, my motivation is 94 00:05:32,732 --> 00:05:36,602 guilt. I just feel that somehow I have 95 00:05:36,669 --> 00:05:41,240 to pay back for the wrong that I did to you and your family and 96 00:05:41,307 --> 00:05:43,843 for Rey Rosales' death. >> Victoria: Ashland -- 97 00:05:43,910 --> 00:05:47,046 >> Ashland: No, I know it was an accident, but I also know that 98 00:05:47,113 --> 00:05:50,149 none would have been on the road that night if it weren't for 99 00:05:50,216 --> 00:05:53,152 what I did, the pain that I caused you. 100 00:05:53,219 --> 00:05:56,389 It was why you were driving that night, it's why I was following 101 00:05:56,456 --> 00:05:58,524 you, and why the three of us were in the wrong place at the 102 00:05:58,591 --> 00:06:01,661 wrong time, and I have great regret about all of that. 103 00:06:01,728 --> 00:06:04,897 >> Victoria: The autopsy report revealed that Rey died of a 104 00:06:04,964 --> 00:06:09,235 heart attack. That's what caused the accident. 105 00:06:09,302 --> 00:06:14,540 So you don't need to feel guilty, at least not about that. 106 00:06:14,607 --> 00:06:22,281 >> Ashland: [ Exhales sharply ] Thank you. 107 00:06:22,348 --> 00:06:25,718 You didn't have to tell me that. You could've let me continue to 108 00:06:25,785 --> 00:06:28,588 blame myself. >> Victoria: Well, I figured 109 00:06:28,654 --> 00:06:33,760 that you have enough to feel guilty about. 110 00:06:33,826 --> 00:06:37,029 So now that you know that you have no culpability in Rey's 111 00:06:37,096 --> 00:06:40,633 death, maybe you want to talk to my brother and let him know that 112 00:06:40,700 --> 00:06:44,537 you might want to withdraw your offer. 113 00:06:44,604 --> 00:06:46,172 >> Ashland: Rey Rosales was a good man. 114 00:06:46,239 --> 00:06:50,443 He deserves to be honored. My offer still stands. 115 00:06:54,046 --> 00:06:55,815 >> Sharon: I am okay, Faith. 116 00:06:55,882 --> 00:06:58,885 Really. The wedding is what we need to 117 00:06:58,951 --> 00:07:00,820 turn all of our attention to right now. 118 00:07:00,887 --> 00:07:02,822 In fact, I phoned Mariah as soon as I touched down. 119 00:07:02,889 --> 00:07:05,224 I told her I would head straight over there to help work out any 120 00:07:05,291 --> 00:07:09,629 last-minute details. So don't worry about me, okay? 121 00:07:09,695 --> 00:07:10,730 >> Nick: Hey, could you give us a second? 122 00:07:10,797 --> 00:07:13,432 There's something I want to talk to your mom about. 123 00:07:13,499 --> 00:07:16,035 >> Faith: Sure. I'll go put the gifts together 124 00:07:16,102 --> 00:07:20,773 that you asked me to get for the brides. 125 00:07:20,840 --> 00:07:24,010 >> Sharon: Did something happen? >> Nick: No, there's just 126 00:07:24,076 --> 00:07:28,481 something I want to run by you. >> Sharon: Okay. 127 00:07:28,548 --> 00:07:32,685 >> Nick: Somebody wants to make a rather sizable donation to 128 00:07:32,752 --> 00:07:36,055 New Hope. It is enough to buy buildings 129 00:07:36,122 --> 00:07:40,526 and homes and programs for the community, and they want to do 130 00:07:40,593 --> 00:07:46,065 it in Rey's name. >> Sharon: That's amazing news. 131 00:07:46,132 --> 00:07:49,035 Rey always admired the work that you did at New Hope. 132 00:07:49,101 --> 00:07:57,443 I know that he would be honored. Can I ask how much? 133 00:07:57,510 --> 00:08:03,683 >> Nick: It's $250 million. >> Sharon: What?! 134 00:08:03,749 --> 00:08:07,887 Who's the donor? >> Nick: That's the thing. 135 00:08:07,954 --> 00:08:12,558 It's Ashland Locke. 136 00:08:12,625 --> 00:08:15,628 >> Mariah: Oh, my God. Noah, you completely transformed 137 00:08:15,695 --> 00:08:17,930 that place. I love it. 138 00:08:17,997 --> 00:08:20,833 >> Tessa: Yeah, the Top of the Tower looks amazing. 139 00:08:20,900 --> 00:08:23,603 It's not just what you did with the decor, it's like getting 140 00:08:23,669 --> 00:08:27,106 married at an art installation. >> Mariah: Yeah, and it turns 141 00:08:27,173 --> 00:08:29,842 into this, like, cool party venue afterwards for the 142 00:08:29,909 --> 00:08:31,611 reception. >> Noah: I think you mean 143 00:08:31,677 --> 00:08:33,212 after-party. Right? I mean, "reception" just 144 00:08:33,279 --> 00:08:38,417 sounds so -- so traditional, so stuffy, so square. 145 00:08:38,484 --> 00:08:40,786 >> Tessa: Square? >> Noah: What? 146 00:08:40,853 --> 00:08:43,256 I mean, come on, didn't you guys trust me to make you something 147 00:08:43,322 --> 00:08:45,291 special? >> Mariah: No, of course we 148 00:08:45,358 --> 00:08:48,594 trusted you, but this is just -- it's beyond. 149 00:08:48,661 --> 00:08:51,497 >> Noah: Good, 'cause that's exactly what I was going for. 150 00:08:51,564 --> 00:08:53,132 >> Tessa: How can we ever thank you? 151 00:08:53,199 --> 00:08:55,568 >> Mariah: Yeah, words are not enough. 152 00:08:55,635 --> 00:08:58,638 >> Noah: You know, Mariah, I think your undying gratitude is 153 00:08:58,704 --> 00:09:00,873 more than enough. Anyway, now that that's done, I 154 00:09:00,940 --> 00:09:03,276 guess you two can get back to freaking out about whatever it 155 00:09:03,342 --> 00:09:06,112 was you were freaking out about. Anything I can help with? 156 00:09:06,178 --> 00:09:09,882 >> Mariah: No, unless you want to become an ordained minister 157 00:09:09,949 --> 00:09:12,818 by tomorrow. >> Noah: Okay, that doesn't 158 00:09:12,885 --> 00:09:17,924 sound good. [ Knock on door ] 159 00:09:17,990 --> 00:09:21,861 >> Mariah: Kyle! Oh, my goodness, thank God. 160 00:09:21,928 --> 00:09:25,231 Please, please tell me that you're here to let us know that 161 00:09:25,298 --> 00:09:28,935 you're officiating the wedding. >> Kyle: That's why I'm here. 162 00:09:29,001 --> 00:09:30,903 I need to talk to you about that. 163 00:09:39,278 --> 00:09:40,346 >> Nick: Don't worry, the 164 00:09:40,413 --> 00:09:43,516 donation will be anonymous. Ashland's name can appear 165 00:09:43,582 --> 00:09:47,153 nowhere near it. I've really been struggling with 166 00:09:47,219 --> 00:09:50,022 this, though. I cannot stand that creep. 167 00:09:50,089 --> 00:09:52,692 I know exactly why he's doing it, it's just to get Victoria's 168 00:09:52,758 --> 00:09:54,060 forgiveness. >> Sharon: Just take the money, 169 00:09:54,126 --> 00:09:57,730 Nick. >> Nick: Yeah? 170 00:09:57,797 --> 00:10:01,367 >> Sharon: Take it. Take every dime you can get. 171 00:10:01,434 --> 00:10:04,303 I know that you hate that man, and so do I, but Rey would want 172 00:10:04,370 --> 00:10:06,639 to see something bad turned into something good. 173 00:10:06,706 --> 00:10:10,509 And all that money helping so many people in Rey's name -- as 174 00:10:10,576 --> 00:10:13,479 far as I'm concerned, this is nothing less than poetic 175 00:10:13,546 --> 00:10:17,516 justice. 176 00:10:17,583 --> 00:10:20,419 >> Tessa: Noah, why don't we go grab some coffee? 177 00:10:20,486 --> 00:10:22,955 I think Sharon's gonna be here soon to help us with the final 178 00:10:23,022 --> 00:10:24,557 details. >> Noah: Yeah, that sounds like 179 00:10:24,623 --> 00:10:33,733 it could take some caffeine. 180 00:10:33,799 --> 00:10:36,769 >> Mariah: Look, I know that you've got a whole lot on your 181 00:10:36,836 --> 00:10:39,772 plate with your mom, but please tell me you're not here to 182 00:10:39,839 --> 00:10:43,709 disappoint me. >> Kyle: I had planned to go 183 00:10:43,776 --> 00:10:46,645 back to Milan last night. With everything that's happened 184 00:10:46,712 --> 00:10:49,281 with my mother, I really just wanted to get back and talk it 185 00:10:49,348 --> 00:10:52,151 over with Summer. >> Mariah: You were gonna leave 186 00:10:52,218 --> 00:10:53,886 without telling me. >> Kyle: That's the thing, I'm 187 00:10:53,953 --> 00:10:56,756 so distracted, I forgot about my promise to be here for the 188 00:10:56,822 --> 00:10:59,892 wedding, and it hit me while I was packing. 189 00:10:59,959 --> 00:11:03,863 >> Mariah: Got it. Look, I can't say I'm not a 190 00:11:03,929 --> 00:11:07,733 little disappointed, but I understand why you need to talk 191 00:11:07,800 --> 00:11:10,736 to Summer. >> Kyle: That's why I called 192 00:11:10,803 --> 00:11:14,173 her, and she convinced me to stay in Genoa City for the 193 00:11:14,240 --> 00:11:17,143 wedding. She's gonna free up her schedule 194 00:11:17,209 --> 00:11:19,478 and come here to support me with my mom. 195 00:11:19,545 --> 00:11:23,516 >> Mariah: Wait, really? Summer was willing to do that? 196 00:11:23,582 --> 00:11:26,519 Well, okay, I guess she's coming to the wedding, too, and because 197 00:11:26,585 --> 00:11:29,555 you're staying, that means you can officiate, right? 198 00:11:29,622 --> 00:11:33,759 I was panicking because I hadn't heard from you, and then Tessa 199 00:11:33,826 --> 00:11:37,863 was suggesting Devon, and, I mean, I love him, but this means 200 00:11:37,930 --> 00:11:41,801 that you can officiate, right? You're here to save the day? 201 00:11:44,770 --> 00:11:46,605 >> Sally: Ashland? 202 00:11:46,672 --> 00:11:48,874 Didn't you just broker a half a billion dollar deal to get rid 203 00:11:48,941 --> 00:11:50,910 of him? How is he now the linchpin in a 204 00:11:50,976 --> 00:11:56,015 plan to take control of Newman? >> Adam: I thought that me 205 00:11:56,082 --> 00:12:00,286 getting Ashland out would make me a hero in my dad's eyes and 206 00:12:00,352 --> 00:12:03,989 earn his gratitude. Unfortunately, that didn't 207 00:12:04,056 --> 00:12:07,393 happen, but Dad still despises Locke for what he did to 208 00:12:07,460 --> 00:12:09,995 Victoria. >> Sally: Justifiably. 209 00:12:10,062 --> 00:12:12,398 >> Adam: And even after everything Locke has done, my 210 00:12:12,465 --> 00:12:14,934 sister still seems to be conflicted. 211 00:12:15,000 --> 00:12:16,302 >> Sally: Well, I mean, she still loves him. 212 00:12:16,368 --> 00:12:18,137 It's not surprising you can't just turn your heart off like a 213 00:12:18,204 --> 00:12:20,639 light switch. It's hard to believe that 214 00:12:20,706 --> 00:12:23,309 someone that you love so much, you thought loved you, could 215 00:12:23,375 --> 00:12:26,011 betray you like that. >> Adam: Well, I think she's 216 00:12:26,078 --> 00:12:27,913 definitely still struggling with that. 217 00:12:27,980 --> 00:12:29,648 >> Sally: Yeah, I mean, who wouldn't? 218 00:12:29,715 --> 00:12:32,485 It's hard to face the fact that your husband really is the 219 00:12:32,551 --> 00:12:35,888 monster that everyone else tried to tell you that he was. 220 00:12:35,955 --> 00:12:37,957 She thought she tamed the savage beast. 221 00:12:38,023 --> 00:12:40,493 >> Adam: And then he rescued her in a burning car and saved her 222 00:12:40,559 --> 00:12:44,063 life. >> Sally: Yeah, but I don't -- I 223 00:12:44,130 --> 00:12:45,698 don't think that was orchestrated. 224 00:12:45,764 --> 00:12:47,199 Do you? >> Adam: No. 225 00:12:47,266 --> 00:12:50,803 But I do think that he is going to try to use that to win her 226 00:12:50,870 --> 00:12:54,206 back. >> Sally: Well, maybe he really 227 00:12:54,273 --> 00:12:56,041 loves her. 'Cause betraying her and loving 228 00:12:56,108 --> 00:12:59,078 her aren't mutually exclusive. >> Adam: I think it is more 229 00:12:59,145 --> 00:13:02,815 about ego and being rejected than love, but regardless of 230 00:13:02,882 --> 00:13:06,585 what his motivations are, I realized something. 231 00:13:06,652 --> 00:13:09,822 If Ashland were to win back Victoria's love and trust, one 232 00:13:09,889 --> 00:13:13,058 of two things is gonna happen. Either Ashland is gonna get 233 00:13:13,125 --> 00:13:16,428 Victoria as far away from my father and all things Newman as 234 00:13:16,495 --> 00:13:20,399 possible, or Dad is gonna be so furious that she took him back, 235 00:13:20,466 --> 00:13:25,337 he's finally going to question her ability to run the company. 236 00:13:25,404 --> 00:13:27,606 >> Sally: But either way, it blows the door wide open for you 237 00:13:27,673 --> 00:13:30,576 to take over. >> Adam: Mm-hmm. 238 00:13:30,643 --> 00:13:33,979 >> Sally: Makes sense. But all of this is predicated on 239 00:13:34,046 --> 00:13:40,486 Ashland winning Victoria back. So where do we come in? 240 00:13:40,553 --> 00:13:44,056 >> Adam: Well, what if we were able to help reignite the 241 00:13:44,123 --> 00:13:54,533 romance? 242 00:13:54,600 --> 00:13:57,703 >> Ashland: Ah. I was pleased to hear from you. 243 00:13:57,770 --> 00:14:00,739 >> Nick: I've decided to accept your donation to New Hope, on 244 00:14:00,806 --> 00:14:04,043 one condition. >> Ashland: What's that? 245 00:14:04,109 --> 00:14:07,379 >> Nick: The donation remains anonymous as discussed. 246 00:14:07,446 --> 00:14:09,949 If you are truly doing this out of the goodness of whatever 247 00:14:10,015 --> 00:14:12,651 heart you claim to have and it's not an attempt to repair your 248 00:14:12,718 --> 00:14:16,855 disgraced reputation, shouldn't be a problem, right? 249 00:14:16,922 --> 00:14:18,757 >> Ashland: That was always my intention. 250 00:14:18,824 --> 00:14:20,426 >> Nick: Well, then we got a deal. 251 00:14:20,492 --> 00:14:23,062 But just so you know, this doesn't make us cool. 252 00:14:23,128 --> 00:14:26,498 I think you're a snake and you always will be. 253 00:14:26,565 --> 00:14:28,634 >> Ashland: Well, I'm glad you're accepting my offer. 254 00:14:28,701 --> 00:14:31,704 I have no expectation it will change your view of me. 255 00:14:31,770 --> 00:14:34,373 >> Nick: Good. 'Cause it won't. 256 00:14:34,440 --> 00:14:36,809 I know you're doing this to make yourself look better in 257 00:14:36,875 --> 00:14:38,544 Victoria's eyes. >> Ashland: You're making 258 00:14:38,611 --> 00:14:40,613 assumptions with no basis whatsoever. 259 00:14:40,679 --> 00:14:43,382 >> Nick: If you truly loved my sister and you wanted what's 260 00:14:43,449 --> 00:14:46,352 best for her, you would leave town forever and give her a 261 00:14:46,418 --> 00:14:49,888 chance to rebuild her life that you ripped to shreds with all 262 00:14:49,955 --> 00:14:53,392 your lies and deceit. >> Ashland: I am not leaving 263 00:14:53,459 --> 00:14:55,227 town. Harrison is here. 264 00:14:55,294 --> 00:14:58,764 I intend to spend as much with him as possible, but I will 265 00:14:58,831 --> 00:15:02,067 promise you this -- I won't cause Victoria any more hurt 266 00:15:02,134 --> 00:15:05,371 than I already have. I am solely focused on improving 267 00:15:05,437 --> 00:15:08,173 myself right now. In fact, that's what this entire 268 00:15:08,240 --> 00:15:12,511 donation is about -- A small first step towards 269 00:15:12,578 --> 00:15:18,651 making amends. >> Nick: I don't buy it for one 270 00:15:18,717 --> 00:15:21,253 second. And I don't trust you as far as 271 00:15:21,320 --> 00:15:23,155 I can spit. You're just trying to maneuver 272 00:15:23,222 --> 00:15:25,624 your way back into Victoria's life so you can manipulate her 273 00:15:25,691 --> 00:15:28,894 again, but I'm letting you know right now, I and the rest of the 274 00:15:28,961 --> 00:15:31,096 family will not let that happen again. 275 00:15:31,163 --> 00:15:37,236 >> Ashland: Nick, you don't intimidate me at all. 276 00:15:37,303 --> 00:15:41,273 The Newmans have already closed ranks around Victoria and tried 277 00:15:41,340 --> 00:15:44,810 to run me out of town. Obviously, it didn't work. 278 00:15:44,877 --> 00:15:48,814 >> Nick: Well, next time, we'll get a little more creative 279 00:15:48,881 --> 00:15:50,282 and certainly more extreme. 280 00:15:59,892 --> 00:16:02,661 >> Sally: Your plan is intriguing, and I love how 281 00:16:02,728 --> 00:16:04,863 passionate you are about all of it. 282 00:16:04,930 --> 00:16:08,233 But it's kind of risky, because if Victor finds out that you're 283 00:16:08,300 --> 00:16:10,736 the one pulling the strings, he could turn on you, and there's 284 00:16:10,803 --> 00:16:14,073 no coming back from that. >> Adam: That's why we have to 285 00:16:14,139 --> 00:16:16,608 be extremely subtle. We can't appear to be 286 00:16:16,675 --> 00:16:19,144 matchmaking. And we certainly can't collude 287 00:16:19,211 --> 00:16:21,447 with Ashland in any way. >> Sally: No, absolutely not, 288 00:16:21,513 --> 00:16:23,315 because we know he can't be trusted. 289 00:16:23,382 --> 00:16:25,851 >> Adam: Well, if we do this right, my father will never know 290 00:16:25,918 --> 00:16:27,453 that we instigated the whole thing. 291 00:16:27,519 --> 00:16:31,156 That is what is genius about this plan is we don't have to do 292 00:16:31,223 --> 00:16:35,661 anything overt for it to work. We don't have to make any deals, 293 00:16:35,728 --> 00:16:38,964 no bribes. And no one but the two of us 294 00:16:39,031 --> 00:16:43,869 will know anything about it. >> Sally: So how do we pull this 295 00:16:43,936 --> 00:16:46,271 off? >> Adam: Well, all we need to do 296 00:16:46,338 --> 00:16:49,708 is plant a few seeds, laying the groundwork for Victoria and 297 00:16:49,775 --> 00:16:53,379 Ashland to get back together. Clearly he is already working on 298 00:16:53,445 --> 00:16:55,547 that. Why else would he be sticking 299 00:16:55,614 --> 00:16:58,517 around after the big payout? >> Sally: Then we just fan a few 300 00:16:58,584 --> 00:17:01,420 flames and ride the coattails of Ashland's efforts. 301 00:17:01,487 --> 00:17:05,391 >> Adam: Right into the Newman Enterprises CEO office. 302 00:17:05,457 --> 00:17:08,227 Because if Victoria were to take Ashland back, my father would 303 00:17:08,293 --> 00:17:12,164 have to question her state of mind and her fitness for the 304 00:17:12,231 --> 00:17:17,035 job. >> Kyle: Mariah, I know you're 305 00:17:17,102 --> 00:17:20,406 counting on me, but I'm afraid I might end up letting you down. 306 00:17:20,472 --> 00:17:24,910 I mean, right now I'm in such a confused head space, I could 307 00:17:24,977 --> 00:17:27,546 mess up everything. >> Mariah: Why would you say 308 00:17:27,613 --> 00:17:28,981 that? >> Kyle: I almost forgot I 309 00:17:29,048 --> 00:17:31,216 promised to officiate your wedding and hopped a plane back 310 00:17:31,283 --> 00:17:35,754 to Milan. >> Mariah: Look, I appreciate 311 00:17:35,821 --> 00:17:40,526 your candor, and I know how distracted you've been with 312 00:17:40,592 --> 00:17:44,830 everything you're going through. Because I know that you want to 313 00:17:44,897 --> 00:17:48,967 be there for me and that you could never, ever do anything to 314 00:17:49,034 --> 00:17:51,670 disappoint me. >> Kyle: Not intentionally. 315 00:17:51,737 --> 00:17:53,138 Of course not. But -- 316 00:17:53,205 --> 00:17:56,809 >> Mariah: No "buts." Look, maybe tomorrow is the 317 00:17:56,875 --> 00:18:00,879 perfect way to clear your head from some of the turmoil you've 318 00:18:00,946 --> 00:18:03,415 been in. You'd be a part of a day that 319 00:18:03,482 --> 00:18:09,822 represents love and romance. Plus, you'd be launching us into 320 00:18:09,888 --> 00:18:17,529 this amazing journey of bonding, family, motherhood. 321 00:18:17,596 --> 00:18:20,499 I'm sorry. I shouldn't have brought that 322 00:18:20,566 --> 00:18:21,600 up. I know what you're going 323 00:18:21,667 --> 00:18:22,935 through. >> Kyle: It's okay. 324 00:18:23,001 --> 00:18:25,504 You and Tessa will make amazing moms. 325 00:18:25,571 --> 00:18:28,941 >> Mariah: And none of that would be possible without you. 326 00:18:29,007 --> 00:18:32,811 I will never forget what you did for Tessa and me. 327 00:18:32,878 --> 00:18:38,917 Pushing us into that first date. And it'll be like the magical 328 00:18:38,984 --> 00:18:45,190 completion of the circle. And, you know, magic is way too 329 00:18:45,257 --> 00:18:49,995 rare to say no to, right? 330 00:18:50,062 --> 00:18:52,965 >> Tessa: Do you think that Mariah's gonna be able to get 331 00:18:53,031 --> 00:18:56,001 Kyle to officiate? I just know it means so much to 332 00:18:56,068 --> 00:18:58,370 her, and I got Crystal at the wedding, so I want to make sure 333 00:18:58,437 --> 00:18:59,872 that she gets everything she wants. 334 00:18:59,938 --> 00:19:02,941 >> Noah: You two. >> Tessa: What? 335 00:19:03,008 --> 00:19:05,744 >> Noah: You always want the best for each other. 336 00:19:05,811 --> 00:19:10,382 >> Tessa: Well, I mean, that's how I knew I was falling in 337 00:19:10,449 --> 00:19:12,718 love. I wanted something for someone 338 00:19:12,784 --> 00:19:15,220 else more than I wanted anything for myself. 339 00:19:15,287 --> 00:19:17,356 >> Noah: And that is why I sincerely hope that this is the 340 00:19:17,422 --> 00:19:21,426 most extraordinary wedding ever. It's what you both deserve. 341 00:19:21,493 --> 00:19:23,562 >> Tessa: I mean, you've already done so much for us. 342 00:19:23,629 --> 00:19:27,499 The Top of the Tower looks like a magical space. 343 00:19:27,566 --> 00:19:31,236 I absolutely cannot wait for the guests to see it. 344 00:19:31,303 --> 00:19:38,043 And I am glad that we got past all the awkwardness between us. 345 00:19:38,110 --> 00:19:41,313 >> Noah: Yeah, me too. And I'm glad the three of us 346 00:19:41,380 --> 00:19:43,982 were able to work through it, and I have you to credit for 347 00:19:44,049 --> 00:19:47,519 being so open and honest with Mariah and me. 348 00:19:47,586 --> 00:19:51,189 Tessa, I hope you know that I'll always love you, as a friend 349 00:19:51,256 --> 00:19:57,596 and as the woman who has made my sister very, very happy. 350 00:19:57,663 --> 00:20:00,332 >> Tessa: Your friendship means so much to me. 351 00:20:00,399 --> 00:20:02,801 And soon we're gonna be family. >> Noah: [ Chuckles ] 352 00:20:02,868 --> 00:20:10,375 >> Tessa: [ Laughs ] 353 00:20:10,442 --> 00:20:13,545 >> Ashland: Hmm. Interesting. 354 00:20:13,612 --> 00:20:16,181 Is this part of what you were warning me about, the Newman 355 00:20:16,248 --> 00:20:18,817 effort to do something more extreme? 356 00:20:18,884 --> 00:20:21,019 >> Nick: I hate to sound ungracious about a quarter of a 357 00:20:21,086 --> 00:20:24,856 billion dollars donation, but can we get this moving? 358 00:20:24,923 --> 00:20:32,264 >> Ashland: Sure. [ Clears throat ] 359 00:20:32,331 --> 00:20:35,300 Yes, the wire transfer we talked about. 360 00:20:35,367 --> 00:20:39,705 Yes. To the New Hope account. 361 00:20:39,771 --> 00:20:44,176 Thank you. Done. 362 00:20:44,242 --> 00:20:46,812 >> Nick: Well, thank you, Ashland, for your generosity. 363 00:20:46,878 --> 00:20:49,982 And at least it'll be in Rey's name and not yours. 364 00:20:50,048 --> 00:20:52,217 >> Ashland: And I know you'll put the money to good use. 365 00:20:52,284 --> 00:20:55,354 >> Nick: Oh, I will. At least one good thing will 366 00:20:55,420 --> 00:21:03,829 come from all your lies. 367 00:21:03,895 --> 00:21:07,399 >> Adam: Well, I bet you think if you give half your payout 368 00:21:07,466 --> 00:21:11,069 money to New Hope, it's a clever power play. 369 00:21:11,136 --> 00:21:14,673 I mean, how can Victoria not look positively on that, right? 370 00:21:14,740 --> 00:21:17,142 I mean, that doesn't mean that she's even gonna consider 371 00:21:17,209 --> 00:21:20,612 forgiving you and taking you back. 372 00:21:20,679 --> 00:21:22,180 Don't tell me that you're actually holding out hope 373 00:21:22,247 --> 00:21:22,914 for that. 374 00:21:31,556 --> 00:21:33,625 >> "The Young and the Restless" will continue. 375 00:21:53,979 --> 00:21:57,649 [ Knock on door ] >> Nikki: Hey, where's the 376 00:21:57,716 --> 00:21:59,551 coffee you promised me from Crimson Lights? 377 00:21:59,618 --> 00:22:02,821 >> Victoria: I'm sorry. I completely forgot. 378 00:22:02,888 --> 00:22:04,556 >> Nikki: Isn't that why you went there? 379 00:22:04,623 --> 00:22:07,759 >> Victoria: [ Sighs ] I just -- I got distracted. 380 00:22:07,826 --> 00:22:11,963 >> Nikki: Really? >> Victoria: I ran into Ashland, 381 00:22:12,030 --> 00:22:16,435 and I told him that I had heard about his charitable offer. 382 00:22:16,501 --> 00:22:20,172 >> Nikki: Uh-huh. Did you make it clear that his 383 00:22:20,238 --> 00:22:23,909 very expensive ploy to earn your forgiveness won't work? 384 00:22:23,975 --> 00:22:26,445 >> Victoria: He didn't know that Rey had a heart attack and 385 00:22:26,511 --> 00:22:29,314 that's what caused the accident. >> Nikki: So did that change his 386 00:22:29,381 --> 00:22:32,284 mind about making the donation in Rey's name? 387 00:22:32,350 --> 00:22:37,789 >> Victoria: No. >> Nikki: Honey, I sense that 388 00:22:37,856 --> 00:22:40,692 you're haunted by your feelings for Ashland. 389 00:22:40,759 --> 00:22:44,463 Is that true? Because if it is, it's perfectly 390 00:22:44,529 --> 00:22:47,966 normal to feel conflicted. >> Victoria: I have no residual 391 00:22:48,033 --> 00:22:51,036 feelings lingering. I've been able to push them all 392 00:22:51,103 --> 00:22:54,539 away. >> Nikki: Well, I think maybe 393 00:22:54,606 --> 00:22:57,542 you've pushed them down, not away, and that will only make 394 00:22:57,609 --> 00:23:00,145 your emotional turmoil worse down the line. 395 00:23:00,212 --> 00:23:03,648 Honey, it's best to deal with it now, before it eats you up 396 00:23:03,715 --> 00:23:07,719 inside. 397 00:23:07,786 --> 00:23:11,356 >> Kyle: Okay, fine! You're right. 398 00:23:11,423 --> 00:23:14,259 Officiating your wedding is the right thing to do. 399 00:23:14,326 --> 00:23:15,594 You win. >> Mariah: Yes! 400 00:23:15,660 --> 00:23:20,699 Oh, my gosh, thank you so much! Thank you. 401 00:23:20,766 --> 00:23:23,168 I knew you wouldn't let me down. >> Kyle: Well, you sure did pour 402 00:23:23,235 --> 00:23:25,137 it on thick. >> Mariah: Oh, I can be very 403 00:23:25,203 --> 00:23:27,606 persuasive when I want something, especially if it's 404 00:23:27,672 --> 00:23:31,643 this important to me. And don't let the fact that you 405 00:23:31,710 --> 00:23:34,346 had to push me into it detract from how meaningful this is to 406 00:23:34,412 --> 00:23:37,582 me. And I'm thrilled you even asked. 407 00:23:37,649 --> 00:23:39,818 >> Mariah: The minute that I saw that you were back in 408 00:23:39,885 --> 00:23:42,220 Genoa City, I just knew it was meant to be. 409 00:23:42,287 --> 00:23:44,122 I just had to convince you of that. 410 00:23:44,189 --> 00:23:46,224 >> Kyle: Job well done. >> Mariah: [ Chuckles ] 411 00:23:46,291 --> 00:23:49,427 >> Kyle: Well, I promise you my head is on straight now. 412 00:23:49,494 --> 00:23:51,696 I will take care of everything this afternoon, and I'll be 413 00:23:51,763 --> 00:23:53,832 ready for tomorrow. >> Mariah: Okay, it's just a few 414 00:23:53,899 --> 00:23:56,368 clicks on the Internet, and then you will be ready to pronounce 415 00:23:56,434 --> 00:24:00,005 us wife and wife. And don't worry about writing 416 00:24:00,071 --> 00:24:01,773 anything. We're gonna give you a script. 417 00:24:01,840 --> 00:24:04,943 >> Kyle: Uh, I may want to say a few words myself, if you don't 418 00:24:05,010 --> 00:24:06,645 mind. >> Mariah: I don't mind at all. 419 00:24:06,711 --> 00:24:09,915 I'm just so grateful that you're willing to do this. 420 00:24:09,981 --> 00:24:15,120 And don't worry, okay? I am here for you as a friend. 421 00:24:15,187 --> 00:24:19,724 I've got your back while you're dealing with your mom, okay? 422 00:24:19,791 --> 00:24:25,797 >> Ashland: What I want or plan is none of your damn business. 423 00:24:25,864 --> 00:24:29,434 >> Adam: Well, that is a bit rude, considering I'm the reason 424 00:24:29,501 --> 00:24:31,703 you have half a billion dollars to toss around in the first 425 00:24:31,770 --> 00:24:34,172 place. >> Ashland: I regret I took that 426 00:24:34,239 --> 00:24:37,209 money at all. It wasn't worth giving up the 427 00:24:37,275 --> 00:24:39,978 woman I love. >> Adam: I don't buy that. 428 00:24:40,045 --> 00:24:42,347 You made your choice. You knew what the terms were. 429 00:24:42,414 --> 00:24:45,617 And requirements that you don't seem to eager to honor now. 430 00:24:45,684 --> 00:24:50,188 >> Ashland: Well, let me remind you again the terms of the deal. 431 00:24:50,255 --> 00:24:53,558 I agreed to walk away from the company and have my marriage 432 00:24:53,625 --> 00:24:54,626 annulled. That's it. 433 00:24:54,693 --> 00:24:56,194 I have upheld my end of the bargain. 434 00:24:56,261 --> 00:25:02,968 So what's the problem? >> Adam: The problem is that 435 00:25:03,034 --> 00:25:05,770 Victoria fell for you at all. And she wasn't the one that 436 00:25:05,837 --> 00:25:09,241 drove you out of town after she found out what you had done. 437 00:25:09,307 --> 00:25:12,711 It's like she is still hanging on to the fantasy of the guy she 438 00:25:12,777 --> 00:25:14,346 thought she had fallen in love with. 439 00:25:20,185 --> 00:25:22,387 >> Tessa: Look who I found. 440 00:25:22,454 --> 00:25:23,588 >> Mariah: Hey! >> Sharon: Hi. 441 00:25:23,655 --> 00:25:27,692 >> Mariah: Mom, welcome back. >> Sharon: Thank you. 442 00:25:27,759 --> 00:25:30,595 Faith and I stopped by the florist on our way here. 443 00:25:30,662 --> 00:25:32,464 You'll be happy to know everything's on track for 444 00:25:32,530 --> 00:25:34,299 tomorrow. >> Faith: The flowers will be 445 00:25:34,366 --> 00:25:35,634 delivered first thing tomorrow morning. 446 00:25:35,700 --> 00:25:40,171 >> Sharon: So what's next? >> Mariah: Well, Mom, you've got 447 00:25:40,238 --> 00:25:43,909 to be exhausted from your trip. >> Tessa: Yeah, Mariah's right. 448 00:25:43,975 --> 00:25:46,144 Maybe you should rest. >> Noah: Yeah, you don't want to 449 00:25:46,211 --> 00:25:48,546 be worn out for tomorrow, right? >> Mariah: I'm still sorry that 450 00:25:48,613 --> 00:25:51,950 one of us didn't go with you. >> Sharon: Okay, you guys need 451 00:25:52,017 --> 00:25:56,288 to stop worrying about me. You know, maybe it'll help if I 452 00:25:56,354 --> 00:26:02,727 tell you about Rey's service. >> Mariah: How was it? 453 00:26:02,794 --> 00:26:06,865 >> Sharon: It was really lovely. And it helped me to be there 454 00:26:06,932 --> 00:26:08,800 with them as we all said our goodbyes. 455 00:26:08,867 --> 00:26:12,270 It was really emotional, but I was very grateful to have that 456 00:26:12,337 --> 00:26:15,840 time with Celeste and Lola and Arturo and their extended family 457 00:26:15,907 --> 00:26:19,344 and friends, and they all had so many nice things to say about 458 00:26:19,411 --> 00:26:22,247 Rey. And they understood why I came 459 00:26:22,314 --> 00:26:24,282 there alone. >> Mariah: How is Lola? 460 00:26:24,349 --> 00:26:27,118 >> Sharon: She is very excited hearing about your wedding 461 00:26:27,185 --> 00:26:29,754 plans, and she's really sorry that she can't make it. 462 00:26:29,821 --> 00:26:32,190 >> Faith: I'm sorry, too. >> Sharon: Okay, well, no more 463 00:26:32,257 --> 00:26:35,026 "sorrys," no more sadness. All that matters now is making 464 00:26:35,093 --> 00:26:38,196 sure that we pull off the perfect wedding tomorrow for our 465 00:26:38,263 --> 00:26:41,199 beautiful brides. Rey would want nothing less than 466 00:26:41,266 --> 00:26:44,135 that. So what else do we have to do? 467 00:26:52,610 --> 00:26:53,745 >> Tessa: I think we've got 468 00:26:53,812 --> 00:26:57,415 everything under control. >> Mariah: Yeah, especially now 469 00:26:57,482 --> 00:26:59,517 that we have Kyle locked in to officiate. 470 00:26:59,584 --> 00:27:01,086 >> Tessa: Alright, he's in! >> Mariah: Mm-hmm. 471 00:27:01,152 --> 00:27:04,322 >> Faith: Kyle will be great. >> Mariah: No, I think we're 472 00:27:04,389 --> 00:27:06,591 good. Mom, you should see the venue. 473 00:27:06,658 --> 00:27:09,794 Noah nailed it. >> Sharon: Well, I would expect 474 00:27:09,861 --> 00:27:12,597 nothing less from my brilliant, talented son. 475 00:27:12,664 --> 00:27:14,833 >> Faith: How about we give Mom a project to work on? 476 00:27:14,899 --> 00:27:16,768 I mean, she won't be happy unless she's busy doing 477 00:27:16,835 --> 00:27:18,737 something for the big day. [ Laughter ] 478 00:27:18,803 --> 00:27:23,241 >> Mariah: Let me think. Ooh, the gift bags. 479 00:27:23,308 --> 00:27:25,944 We still need to assemble them and put in, like, our party 480 00:27:26,011 --> 00:27:28,513 favors, our keepsakes. >> Sharon: Yeah, I'd be happy 481 00:27:28,580 --> 00:27:30,048 to. >> Faith: I volunteer to be your 482 00:27:30,115 --> 00:27:31,583 assistant. >> Sharon: Great. 483 00:27:31,649 --> 00:27:37,322 And speaking of gifts, I have one for the brides. 484 00:27:37,389 --> 00:27:40,058 >> Mariah: Oh, wow. >> Sharon: This is face masks, 485 00:27:40,125 --> 00:27:43,361 nail polish, bubble bath, and herbal tea -- everything you 486 00:27:43,428 --> 00:27:45,530 need to just pamper yourselves today. 487 00:27:45,597 --> 00:27:48,733 >> Tessa: That is so thoughtful. >> Mariah: Leave it to you to 488 00:27:48,800 --> 00:27:50,535 get the perfect pre-wedding gift. 489 00:27:50,602 --> 00:27:55,306 >> Sharon: Well, all I want is for you to just relax today and 490 00:27:55,373 --> 00:27:59,911 accept that everything's done. And if it's not, we are going to 491 00:27:59,978 --> 00:28:02,781 take care of it, because all that matters is that tomorrow we 492 00:28:02,847 --> 00:28:05,617 have the perfect wedding for the two most perfect brides. 493 00:28:05,683 --> 00:28:09,187 >> Noah: That's the plan. >> Sharon: All you need right 494 00:28:09,254 --> 00:28:12,724 now is each other, and tomorrow you'll have your family around 495 00:28:12,791 --> 00:28:18,863 to hear you say your vows. >> Mariah: Thanks, Mom. 496 00:28:18,930 --> 00:28:23,401 >> Sharon: Faith and I better get going on this project. 497 00:28:23,468 --> 00:28:25,537 We'll just check in with you later. 498 00:28:25,603 --> 00:28:26,471 >> Mariah: Yeah. >> Noah: Yeah, I should go too, 499 00:28:26,538 --> 00:28:27,939 actually. I have some last-minute things I 500 00:28:28,006 --> 00:28:29,941 need to do at the venue. >> Sharon: Alright. 501 00:28:30,008 --> 00:28:31,443 >> Mariah: Bye. Love you. Mwah. 502 00:28:31,509 --> 00:28:37,348 Bye. Love you. >> Tessa: See you guys tomorrow. 503 00:28:37,415 --> 00:28:41,119 >> Mariah: [ Sighs, chuckles ] >> Tessa: Tomorrow. 504 00:28:41,186 --> 00:28:45,290 Just think. >> Mariah: We're gonna be saying 505 00:28:45,356 --> 00:28:49,127 our vows, bonding our lives together forever. 506 00:28:49,194 --> 00:28:53,198 >> Tessa: I can't wait. 507 00:28:53,264 --> 00:28:55,366 >> Sally: Well, the coast is clear. 508 00:28:55,433 --> 00:28:59,971 From what I could see, the hint that Victoria still has feelings 509 00:29:00,038 --> 00:29:03,741 for Ashland hit a bullseye. >> Adam: You really think so? 510 00:29:03,808 --> 00:29:06,978 >> Sally: Yes, I could see his eyes light up, and the best part 511 00:29:07,045 --> 00:29:10,648 was the fact that you made it seem like an insult. 512 00:29:10,715 --> 00:29:15,153 Well played. >> Adam: I will see you back at 513 00:29:15,220 --> 00:29:17,922 the office. Think it's time to plant another 514 00:29:17,989 --> 00:29:25,630 seed. 515 00:29:25,697 --> 00:29:29,234 >> Victoria: You're right, Mom. Despite everything, there is 516 00:29:29,300 --> 00:29:31,903 still a part of me that loves Ashland. 517 00:29:31,970 --> 00:29:34,105 [ Sighs ] And I hate feeling this way. 518 00:29:34,172 --> 00:29:38,109 I hate it. It's -- It's mortifying. 519 00:29:38,176 --> 00:29:40,612 >> Nikki: Honey, you can't beat yourself up over this. 520 00:29:40,678 --> 00:29:42,413 >> Victoria: And you know what the worst part of it is? 521 00:29:42,480 --> 00:29:46,651 I keep thinking, "What if, for the first time in his life, 522 00:29:46,718 --> 00:29:50,455 Ashland is telling the truth?" What if falling in love with me 523 00:29:50,522 --> 00:29:54,526 has changed him and he regrets what his lies have done to all 524 00:29:54,592 --> 00:29:57,529 of us? Oh, my God, just hearing myself 525 00:29:57,595 --> 00:30:00,465 say that, I just feel weak and I feel helpless. 526 00:30:00,532 --> 00:30:04,302 And...believe me, I am doing my damndest to push these feelings 527 00:30:04,369 --> 00:30:06,704 away. It's humiliating. 528 00:30:06,771 --> 00:30:11,075 >> Nikki: As much as I hate what Ashland did, everything you just 529 00:30:11,142 --> 00:30:15,346 said is perfectly reasonable. >> Victoria: It is? 530 00:30:15,413 --> 00:30:18,683 >> Nikki: Yes! Your father had to show me a lot 531 00:30:18,750 --> 00:30:22,320 of proof before I could believe that Ashland had done all of 532 00:30:22,387 --> 00:30:25,924 these things. It was just so hard because his 533 00:30:25,990 --> 00:30:29,961 love for you seemed so sincere, and I thought, "Well, my 534 00:30:30,028 --> 00:30:32,964 goodness, how could anyone possibly fabricate something 535 00:30:33,031 --> 00:30:38,937 like this?" I mean, I don't know, maybe his 536 00:30:39,003 --> 00:30:42,340 love for you is the only true thing about him. 537 00:30:42,407 --> 00:30:47,879 But if it is, is that really worth complete forgiveness? 538 00:30:47,946 --> 00:30:52,083 >> Victoria: [ Sighs ] No, of course not. 539 00:30:52,150 --> 00:30:56,454 Nothing could undo the wrong that he did to all of us. 540 00:30:56,521 --> 00:31:00,925 >> Nikki: What about saving your life? 541 00:31:00,992 --> 00:31:03,628 >> Sharon: So how'd it go with Ashland? 542 00:31:03,695 --> 00:31:06,364 >> Nick: Well, as much as I hate spending any time around that 543 00:31:06,431 --> 00:31:09,133 guy, I stayed just long enough to close the deal. 544 00:31:09,200 --> 00:31:14,405 So now New Hope has $250 million to spend on life-changing 545 00:31:14,472 --> 00:31:19,944 projects for people in need, and it's all in Rey's name. 546 00:31:20,011 --> 00:31:22,013 >> Sharon: You did the right thing, Nick. 547 00:31:22,080 --> 00:31:25,750 I can't wait to go to the first ribbon-cutting ceremony. 548 00:31:25,817 --> 00:31:30,121 And I know that Rey will be smiling down on us. 549 00:31:30,188 --> 00:31:34,058 >> Nick: Yeah. So what's on the agenda for the 550 00:31:34,125 --> 00:31:36,661 rest of your day? >> Sharon: Oh, Mariah has asked 551 00:31:36,728 --> 00:31:39,864 me to assemble these gift bags just to keep me busy and feeling 552 00:31:39,931 --> 00:31:42,033 useful. Faith went out to get some 553 00:31:42,100 --> 00:31:45,336 supplies, but I am going to floor her with how amazing these 554 00:31:45,403 --> 00:31:53,244 gift bags are gonna be. >> Nick: Hey. 555 00:31:53,311 --> 00:31:58,082 Look at me. How you are really? 556 00:31:58,149 --> 00:31:59,684 And you don't have to be careful with me. 557 00:31:59,751 --> 00:32:03,988 The kids aren't around, so they can't overhear. 558 00:32:04,055 --> 00:32:04,856 It's just you and me. 559 00:32:13,131 --> 00:32:15,933 >> Victoria: I'm still trying to figure out what it means -- 560 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:21,739 Ashland rescuing me. Adam. 561 00:32:21,806 --> 00:32:23,675 Is there something that we can help you with? 562 00:32:23,741 --> 00:32:26,477 >> Adam: [ Chuckles ] You know, I can't help but point 563 00:32:26,544 --> 00:32:29,647 out the lack of gratitude for getting Ashland out of your life 564 00:32:29,714 --> 00:32:32,884 and out of our company. >> Victoria: And I can't get 565 00:32:32,950 --> 00:32:36,521 over your need for continual positive reinforcement. 566 00:32:36,587 --> 00:32:39,457 You know you're never gonna thrive in business that way. 567 00:32:39,524 --> 00:32:42,427 It's not always all about you. >> Nikki: Again, is there 568 00:32:42,493 --> 00:32:45,797 something we can do for you? >> Adam: I just wanted to come 569 00:32:45,863 --> 00:32:49,400 by to tell Victoria that I've accepted her decision not to be 570 00:32:49,467 --> 00:32:52,337 named co-CEO. And I'm not gonna fight you on 571 00:32:52,403 --> 00:32:55,340 it or work on our dad to pressure you about it. 572 00:32:55,406 --> 00:32:58,676 >> Victoria: Oh, gee, thank you so much for your acceptance. 573 00:32:58,743 --> 00:33:01,446 But not that I need it, it's a done deal. 574 00:33:01,512 --> 00:33:03,548 >> Adam: Ah. I'm gonna turn my attention back 575 00:33:03,614 --> 00:33:06,217 to Newman Media and turning it into the powerhouse I know it 576 00:33:06,284 --> 00:33:09,654 can be. Congratulations, Nikki, on your 577 00:33:09,721 --> 00:33:11,356 new position. >> Nikki: Thank you. 578 00:33:11,422 --> 00:33:13,358 >> Adam: Mm-hmm. I look forward to working with 579 00:33:13,424 --> 00:33:21,299 you both. >> Nikki: The hell was that 580 00:33:21,366 --> 00:33:23,835 about? >> Victoria: I have no idea, but 581 00:33:23,901 --> 00:33:27,772 I could use a little fresh air and a break from all things 582 00:33:27,839 --> 00:33:35,113 Newman. 583 00:33:35,179 --> 00:33:39,717 >> Sharon: Well, it was hard in Miami at first. 584 00:33:39,784 --> 00:33:45,556 Seeing how deeply so many people will miss Rey. 585 00:33:45,623 --> 00:33:48,860 But loss also brings people together. 586 00:33:48,926 --> 00:33:53,564 And I really bonded with Celeste and Lola and Arturo over our 587 00:33:53,631 --> 00:34:00,037 grief, and we said goodbye. Lola's very excited about the 588 00:34:00,104 --> 00:34:05,376 wedding. Um...Arturo's little boy, he 589 00:34:05,443 --> 00:34:09,147 didn't really understand why we were all there together. 590 00:34:09,213 --> 00:34:13,785 He just knew that he was surrounded by people he loves, 591 00:34:13,851 --> 00:34:21,726 and that was a reminder that we need to celebrate all we have 592 00:34:21,793 --> 00:34:28,232 right now. Because life goes on. 593 00:34:28,299 --> 00:34:30,501 >> Nick: That's what we have to focus on. 594 00:34:30,568 --> 00:34:33,438 >> Sharon: That's why I'm putting all of my energy into 595 00:34:33,504 --> 00:34:38,776 making sure that Mariah and Tessa have an amazing day. 596 00:34:38,843 --> 00:34:45,650 >> Nick: Well, I am very, very proud of you and your strength. 597 00:34:45,716 --> 00:34:49,187 >> Sharon: You and I have been through hell before, more than 598 00:34:49,253 --> 00:34:55,059 once. We've always made it through. 599 00:34:55,126 --> 00:34:58,162 Really, what other choice is there? 600 00:34:58,229 --> 00:35:05,903 But that's why this wedding, this joyous, life-affirming 601 00:35:05,970 --> 00:35:09,240 event couldn't be coming at a better time. 602 00:35:28,759 --> 00:35:30,761 >> Sally: Victoria. 603 00:35:30,828 --> 00:35:33,698 How are you doing since the accident? 604 00:35:33,764 --> 00:35:37,435 >> Victoria: I'm healing. >> Sally: I'm sorry for 605 00:35:37,502 --> 00:35:41,906 everything you've been through. >> Victoria: Thank you. 606 00:35:41,973 --> 00:35:45,109 >> Sally: I'm impressed that you're back to work so soon. 607 00:35:45,176 --> 00:35:46,944 After everything that's happened, I bet you're here to 608 00:35:47,011 --> 00:35:50,715 just escape the office intrigue. It's actually perfect timing 609 00:35:50,781 --> 00:35:54,585 because I have been wanting to speak with you. 610 00:35:54,652 --> 00:35:56,587 Can I buy you a drink? 611 00:36:25,182 --> 00:36:26,384 >> Join us again for