1 00:00:03,536 --> 00:00:08,241 >> Sally: You got a minute? >> Adam: For my hard-working 2 00:00:08,308 --> 00:00:10,176 COO? Take a few. 3 00:00:10,243 --> 00:00:13,580 What's going on? Looks serious. 4 00:00:13,646 --> 00:00:18,151 >> Sally: [ Sighs ] It is. 5 00:00:18,218 --> 00:00:22,589 >> Adam: Well, this is why we make such a good team, because 6 00:00:22,655 --> 00:00:25,558 we understand each other. >> Sally: You think you can read 7 00:00:25,625 --> 00:00:29,462 my mind? >> Adam: [ Sighs ] 8 00:00:29,529 --> 00:00:36,569 Hmm. You are concerned with matters 9 00:00:36,636 --> 00:00:41,608 of the heart because you know if we get Victoria and Ashland back 10 00:00:41,674 --> 00:00:45,211 together, my father will never see her the same way, and he 11 00:00:45,278 --> 00:00:47,046 will have no choice but to remove her from 12 00:00:47,113 --> 00:00:54,387 Newman Enterprises. >> Sally: Not even close. 13 00:00:54,454 --> 00:00:58,491 >> Adam: You got another fire for us to put out? 14 00:00:58,558 --> 00:01:02,095 >> Sally: This is about an entirely different family 15 00:01:02,162 --> 00:01:06,699 business -- Chancellor-Winters. They're gonna be major 16 00:01:06,766 --> 00:01:09,335 competition for us, and I'm just wondering if there's enough room 17 00:01:09,402 --> 00:01:14,607 in this town for both of us. >> Lily: Okay, we have to do 18 00:01:14,674 --> 00:01:15,842 more than just come up with a playlist for the party. 19 00:01:15,909 --> 00:01:18,311 >> Billy: Whoa, whoa, I'm sorry. This is not just a playlist. 20 00:01:18,378 --> 00:01:20,547 >> Devon: No, not at all. This is the soundtrack for the 21 00:01:20,613 --> 00:01:22,282 entire event. It's like one of the most 22 00:01:22,348 --> 00:01:24,250 important elements of the night. >> Billy: And a major part of 23 00:01:24,317 --> 00:01:25,418 our branding. People are gonna hear this and 24 00:01:25,485 --> 00:01:26,686 they're gonna think, "Chancellor-Winters." 25 00:01:26,753 --> 00:01:29,322 >> Devon: Yeah, and then all of a sudden, they'll be dancing. 26 00:01:29,389 --> 00:01:31,624 >> Billy: Ooh, they're dancing. And balloons and confetti coming 27 00:01:31,691 --> 00:01:33,493 from the ceiling. We have a vendor for that, 28 00:01:33,560 --> 00:01:34,694 right? >> Lily: We do, yes. 29 00:01:34,761 --> 00:01:36,563 >> Billy: Okay, that's right. Where are we dancing again? 30 00:01:36,629 --> 00:01:38,298 >> Lily: Grand Phoenix Ballroom. >> Devon: Hey, now. 31 00:01:38,364 --> 00:01:39,699 >> Billy: A fantastic place for a party. 32 00:01:39,766 --> 00:01:41,568 >> Devon: That's right. We got a great guest list, don't 33 00:01:41,634 --> 00:01:42,802 we? >> Lily: Yeah, we do -- best and 34 00:01:42,869 --> 00:01:48,074 brightest, big power players in business, media, the boards of 35 00:01:48,141 --> 00:01:49,742 philanthropic organizations we work with. 36 00:01:49,809 --> 00:01:51,811 >> Billy: All people we want to work with in the future. 37 00:01:51,878 --> 00:01:53,246 >> Devon: That's right. How about press kits? 38 00:01:53,313 --> 00:01:54,447 Do we have that? >> Billy: Yeah. 39 00:01:54,514 --> 00:01:55,715 >> Lily: We do. I have it covered. 40 00:01:55,782 --> 00:01:58,218 >> Billy: Have we thought about for the people that aren't gonna 41 00:01:58,284 --> 00:02:00,153 be able to make it? >> Devon: Well, we can stream it 42 00:02:00,220 --> 00:02:01,621 live on a couple of our platforms. 43 00:02:01,688 --> 00:02:04,290 We can show all the interviews, talk about the history of both 44 00:02:04,357 --> 00:02:06,359 companies, Katherine and Neil. >> Billy: I mean, that sounds 45 00:02:06,426 --> 00:02:08,428 like a slam dunk to me. >> Devon: Yeah, then we just 46 00:02:08,495 --> 00:02:11,131 launch this company into the stratosphere and let the world 47 00:02:11,197 --> 00:02:13,766 know that Chancellor-Winters has arrived. 48 00:02:13,833 --> 00:02:17,203 >> Lily: Man, oh, man. Gentlemen, this is the beginning 49 00:02:17,270 --> 00:02:20,206 of a new era. [ Chuckles ] For all of us. 50 00:02:20,273 --> 00:02:32,385 >> Devon: That's right. 𝅘𝅥𝅮𝅘𝅥𝅮 51 00:02:32,452 --> 00:02:47,333 𝅘𝅥𝅮𝅘𝅥𝅮 𝅘𝅥𝅮𝅘𝅥𝅮 52 00:02:47,400 --> 00:02:48,234 𝅘𝅥𝅮𝅘𝅥𝅮 𝅘𝅥𝅮𝅘𝅥𝅮 53 00:02:48,301 --> 00:02:59,612 𝅘𝅥𝅮𝅘𝅥𝅮 >> Sharon: Oh, you took the best 54 00:02:59,679 --> 00:03:03,983 photos of the wedding, Noah. Oh, look at that one. 55 00:03:04,050 --> 00:03:08,221 Mariah and Tessa look so in love and so beautiful. 56 00:03:08,288 --> 00:03:11,658 >> Noah: And if I may call your attention to this next 57 00:03:11,724 --> 00:03:13,326 photograph... >> Sharon: Oh. 58 00:03:13,393 --> 00:03:15,295 >> Nick: Oh, yes. >> Sharon: Ooh, wow. 59 00:03:15,361 --> 00:03:17,363 My goodness, Nick, you look, uh -- 60 00:03:17,430 --> 00:03:20,133 >> Nick: If you thought I'd be embarrassed by evidence of me in 61 00:03:20,199 --> 00:03:22,769 some very cool threads from the '70s showing off my slickest 62 00:03:22,835 --> 00:03:25,538 dance moves, you'd be wrong. >> Noah: You know, I think I can 63 00:03:25,605 --> 00:03:27,173 incorporate this into my next piece. 64 00:03:27,240 --> 00:03:30,443 >> Sharon: Hmm, what title would you give that? 65 00:03:30,510 --> 00:03:33,546 >> Noah: "Man's Inhumanity to the Dance Floor." 66 00:03:33,613 --> 00:03:35,248 >> Sharon: Mm, it has a nice ring to it. 67 00:03:35,315 --> 00:03:38,217 >> Nick: Very funny. [ Cellphones chime ] 68 00:03:38,284 --> 00:03:42,188 >> Sharon: Oh. >> Noah: Oh, family group chat. 69 00:03:42,255 --> 00:03:43,289 >> Sharon: It's Mariah and Tessa. 70 00:03:43,356 --> 00:03:46,192 >> Noah: With photos. Not bad. 71 00:03:46,259 --> 00:03:48,094 Swanky little room you guys got them. 72 00:03:48,161 --> 00:03:52,265 >> Nick: Hmm, nice. >> Noah: "Sending you a link to 73 00:03:52,332 --> 00:03:56,135 a friend's show in Paris. It's not far from the Pompidou. 74 00:03:56,202 --> 00:03:58,237 Check it out if you can tear yourselves away from each other 75 00:03:58,304 --> 00:04:02,208 for an hour or so." >> Sharon: "Glad you've settled 76 00:04:02,275 --> 00:04:04,711 in. Have a magical time in Paris." 77 00:04:04,777 --> 00:04:07,747 >> Nick: "Glad I could make your honeymoon dreams come true. 78 00:04:07,814 --> 00:04:11,184 I really am the best. Smiley face." 79 00:04:11,250 --> 00:04:14,287 There you go. >> Noah: You are the worst. 80 00:04:14,354 --> 00:04:21,127 >> Nick: Agree to disagree. You miss them already? 81 00:04:21,194 --> 00:04:24,664 >> Sharon: I was just thinking. Rey and I talked about going to 82 00:04:24,731 --> 00:04:27,133 Paris once Faith had gone off to college. 83 00:04:27,200 --> 00:04:32,505 We called it our "empty-nest adventure." 84 00:04:32,572 --> 00:04:35,308 >> Nick: You know what? Enough of this chit-chat. 85 00:04:35,375 --> 00:04:50,256 Time to liven things up. >> Nate: Hi there, legal eagles. 86 00:04:50,323 --> 00:04:51,357 Time to liven things up. >> Nate: Hi there, legal eagles. 87 00:04:51,424 --> 00:04:54,427 >> Amanda: Nate, hey. Wait, what are you doing here? 88 00:04:54,494 --> 00:04:56,629 Devon told me that you guys had a meeting about the 89 00:04:56,696 --> 00:04:59,232 Hamilton-Winters launch party. >> Nate: Yes, they're still at 90 00:04:59,298 --> 00:05:00,600 it. I volunteered to grab some 91 00:05:00,667 --> 00:05:03,036 dinner. >> Imani: How's it going? 92 00:05:03,102 --> 00:05:05,138 >> Nate: We still have a lot of ground to cover, but everything 93 00:05:05,204 --> 00:05:07,540 seems to be coming together. >> Amanda: Good. 94 00:05:07,607 --> 00:05:13,146 That's -- That's great. >> Nate: Yeah. 95 00:05:13,212 --> 00:05:16,049 Am I interrupting something? Because I'm getting the distinct 96 00:05:16,115 --> 00:05:21,054 feeling that something's wrong. >> Amanda: We just got some 97 00:05:21,120 --> 00:05:24,123 news, and it wasn't good. 98 00:05:32,832 --> 00:05:35,735 >> Adam: Chancellor merging with Hamilton-Winters is not keeping 99 00:05:35,802 --> 00:05:40,540 me up at night, believe me. >> Sally: Did you get a look at 100 00:05:40,606 --> 00:05:43,710 their stable of talent? >> Adam: Challenges are good. 101 00:05:43,776 --> 00:05:46,312 And they're nothing we can't handle. 102 00:05:46,379 --> 00:05:49,215 >> Sally: They have created an entertainment/media juggernaut. 103 00:05:49,282 --> 00:05:52,785 >> Adam: [ Sighs ] Do you want to know what they 104 00:05:52,852 --> 00:05:57,690 have that we don't? A major liability -- 105 00:05:57,757 --> 00:06:01,360 Billy Abbott. I mean, the man has a built-in 106 00:06:01,427 --> 00:06:04,731 self-destruct mode that can go off at any minute. 107 00:06:04,797 --> 00:06:07,033 And you're afraid that we can't compete? 108 00:06:07,100 --> 00:06:08,634 They're the ones that should be afraid. 109 00:06:08,701 --> 00:06:11,437 With everything that we have in the pipeline, they should be 110 00:06:11,504 --> 00:06:15,041 shaking in their shoes. They can't touch our tech. 111 00:06:15,108 --> 00:06:18,745 >> Sally: Alright. Let the competition begin. 112 00:06:18,811 --> 00:06:26,119 [ Cellphone rings ] Who is it? 113 00:06:26,185 --> 00:06:36,362 >> Adam: Hello, Dad. Uh...yes, I understand. 114 00:06:36,429 --> 00:06:41,033 Well, thank you for letting me know. 115 00:06:41,100 --> 00:06:45,338 >> Sally: What'd he say? >> Adam: Unbelievable. 116 00:06:49,342 --> 00:06:51,377 >> Billy: Okay, so I think it's time to focus on some more 117 00:06:51,444 --> 00:06:52,712 important matters. >> Lily: Okay, what do you have 118 00:06:52,779 --> 00:06:54,680 in mind? >> Billy: Well, we need to get 119 00:06:54,747 --> 00:06:57,116 clear on our messaging. We need to make sure that all 120 00:06:57,183 --> 00:06:59,585 our divisions are in one place and they know what they're 121 00:06:59,652 --> 00:07:01,954 doing, and most importantly, we need to land on our logo. 122 00:07:02,021 --> 00:07:02,922 >> Devon: Mm. >> Billy: It's gonna be 123 00:07:02,989 --> 00:07:03,823 everywhere. It's gonna represent us, and it 124 00:07:03,890 --> 00:07:06,959 needs to be good. >> Devon: Absolutely. 125 00:07:07,026 --> 00:07:09,996 I think that it should represent family unity, right? 126 00:07:10,062 --> 00:07:12,999 We're a new company, but we're also familiar to people. 127 00:07:13,065 --> 00:07:15,535 Brother and sister. >> Lily: Yep, forging a new 128 00:07:15,601 --> 00:07:17,670 legacy. >> Devon: Yeah, I love that. 129 00:07:17,737 --> 00:07:19,672 >> Lily: This is really gonna work, huh? 130 00:07:19,739 --> 00:07:22,141 >> Devon: Hell, yeah. I can see Katherine and Neil 131 00:07:22,208 --> 00:07:24,143 looking at us right now. >> Lily: Oh, yeah, they're 132 00:07:24,210 --> 00:07:25,611 probably just wondering what took us so long. 133 00:07:25,678 --> 00:07:29,582 But I know they are loving this. >> Devon: Yeah. 134 00:07:31,717 --> 00:07:34,754 >> Imani: You were so wonderful, helping us find a doctor to help 135 00:07:34,821 --> 00:07:37,623 care for our mother. >> Amanda: Yeah, but she called 136 00:07:37,690 --> 00:07:41,194 us today and informed us that she's having more frequent heart 137 00:07:41,260 --> 00:07:43,763 palpitations. >> Imani: And I'm worried that 138 00:07:43,830 --> 00:07:46,599 this could be an indication of a more serious heart problem, 139 00:07:46,666 --> 00:07:49,402 which would put her at a higher risk for a stroke. 140 00:07:49,468 --> 00:07:52,672 >> Amanda: But I am trying to warn Imani not to jump to the 141 00:07:52,738 --> 00:07:55,608 worst possible conclusion. >> Imani: I'm sorry we all can't 142 00:07:55,675 --> 00:07:58,044 be stoic about this. >> Amanda: Just because I don't 143 00:07:58,110 --> 00:07:59,612 burst into tears at the mere mention of -- 144 00:07:59,679 --> 00:08:02,081 >> Imani: I'm scared, okay? And I am not gonna apologize for 145 00:08:02,148 --> 00:08:03,983 how I feel. >> Amanda: I'm just saying that 146 00:08:04,050 --> 00:08:06,719 we should wait and see what her doctor has to say. 147 00:08:06,786 --> 00:08:08,688 >> Nate: Have you scheduled an appointment? 148 00:08:08,754 --> 00:08:12,091 >> Amanda: No, not yet, but Naya did give him permission to 149 00:08:12,158 --> 00:08:15,461 contact us, and he's gonna share any information that he learns 150 00:08:15,528 --> 00:08:17,530 from her latest evaluation. >> Nate: And how's she doing 151 00:08:17,597 --> 00:08:19,465 otherwise? >> Imani: According to Mom, 152 00:08:19,532 --> 00:08:22,668 she's been taking her medication religiously and keeping a 153 00:08:22,735 --> 00:08:26,005 careful record of her symptoms. >> Nate: And there's no previous 154 00:08:26,072 --> 00:08:29,008 indication of heart disease or any other serious condition? 155 00:08:29,075 --> 00:08:31,611 >> Amanda: No, no. >> Nate: Then it bears repeating 156 00:08:31,677 --> 00:08:35,147 that thousands of patients live with a-fib and it's completely 157 00:08:35,214 --> 00:08:38,718 treatable. >> Amanda: Which means no need 158 00:08:38,784 --> 00:08:41,687 to panic. >> Imani: It's always nice to 159 00:08:41,754 --> 00:08:46,492 hear it from a doctor's mouth. >> Nate: Okay. Don't panic. 160 00:08:46,559 --> 00:08:48,995 >> Imani: Thanks. [ Cellphone rings ] 161 00:08:49,061 --> 00:08:51,330 >> Amanda: Oh, it's -- it's Mom's doctor. 162 00:08:51,397 --> 00:08:55,301 >> Nate: Take it. >> Amanda: I'll be right back. 163 00:08:55,368 --> 00:09:01,207 Hello? Yes, this is Amanda Sinclair. 164 00:09:01,274 --> 00:09:03,142 >> Nate: Did you want that to be a three-way call? 165 00:09:03,209 --> 00:09:07,046 >> Imani: No, Amanda's the right one for this. 166 00:09:07,113 --> 00:09:09,649 She's better at keeping her heart out of the matter. 167 00:09:09,715 --> 00:09:12,718 When it comes to me and my mother, I get so emotional. 168 00:09:12,785 --> 00:09:17,056 >> Nate: Yeah, I understand. I'm close to my mother as well. 169 00:09:17,123 --> 00:09:21,527 >> Imani: Amanda cares for her very deeply, but it's different 170 00:09:21,594 --> 00:09:24,330 for me. That woman raised me. 171 00:09:24,397 --> 00:09:28,668 She taught me everything I know. She's been a part of my life 172 00:09:28,734 --> 00:09:32,672 since I took my first breath. And since my grandfather went to 173 00:09:32,738 --> 00:09:34,974 prison, we've gotten even closer. 174 00:09:35,041 --> 00:09:37,443 >> Nate: Makes sense. There's no one around to control 175 00:09:37,510 --> 00:09:40,579 you. You're free to have a different, 176 00:09:40,646 --> 00:09:45,151 freer kind of relationship. >> Imani: Mom's afraid. 177 00:09:45,217 --> 00:09:47,153 I know it. I can feel it. 178 00:09:47,219 --> 00:09:51,023 And I believe you when you say that her condition might not be 179 00:09:51,090 --> 00:09:54,994 dire, but I just can't stand the thought of losing my mother now. 180 00:10:12,411 --> 00:10:15,281 >> Sharon: Oh, this is your idea of livening things up? 181 00:10:15,348 --> 00:10:18,517 >> Nick: Yeah, I'm gonna make beverages in the festive variety 182 00:10:18,584 --> 00:10:20,586 for all of us. >> Sharon: Well, this is my 183 00:10:20,653 --> 00:10:22,254 place of business. I can do it. 184 00:10:22,321 --> 00:10:23,255 >> Nick: I used to work here, too. 185 00:10:23,322 --> 00:10:25,358 Hey, do you remember when we tended bar together? 186 00:10:25,424 --> 00:10:27,360 >> Noah: Yeah, I still got the scars, man. 187 00:10:27,426 --> 00:10:29,495 >> Nick: Here's what I'm thinking -- You and me, 188 00:10:29,562 --> 00:10:33,132 milkshake party for New Hope. We can, you know, chuck some ice 189 00:10:33,199 --> 00:10:36,035 cream pints back and forth. We'll take the chocolate, move 190 00:10:36,102 --> 00:10:38,270 it around, behind the back, doing all this kind of stuff, 191 00:10:38,337 --> 00:10:40,272 you know, up in the -- >> Noah: This guy is out of 192 00:10:40,339 --> 00:10:42,408 control, man. You're just asking me to be in 193 00:10:42,475 --> 00:10:44,744 my next piece. >> Nick: No, no, no, no, no. 194 00:10:44,810 --> 00:10:48,314 I will wow the crowds and give them exactly what they want and 195 00:10:48,381 --> 00:10:51,283 impress them with my milkshake moves, milkshake moves. 196 00:10:51,350 --> 00:10:54,687 Let's go, come on. Who's up? 197 00:10:54,754 --> 00:10:57,356 >> Nate: Are you feeling better now? 198 00:10:57,423 --> 00:11:00,593 >> Imani: Thank you so much. >> Nate: If you'll excuse me for 199 00:11:00,659 --> 00:11:05,398 a moment. >> Imani: Oh, of course. 200 00:11:05,464 --> 00:11:07,366 >> Nate: Hey. >> Elena: Hi. 201 00:11:07,433 --> 00:11:10,002 I thought you had a meeting at Chancellor tonight. 202 00:11:10,069 --> 00:11:12,772 I decided to pick up dinner for us on my way back from the 203 00:11:12,838 --> 00:11:15,141 hospital. >> Nate: Wow, great minds think 204 00:11:15,207 --> 00:11:16,776 alike. I was gonna grab you some 205 00:11:16,842 --> 00:11:19,578 dinner, then steal a kiss or two, then head back to my 206 00:11:19,645 --> 00:11:21,180 meeting. >> Elena: Oh, well, that's so 207 00:11:21,247 --> 00:11:23,749 sweet of you. Thank you. 208 00:11:23,816 --> 00:11:28,687 So did Imani volunteer to carry your takeout bags or...? 209 00:11:28,754 --> 00:11:31,357 >> Nate: [ Chuckles ] She is here with Amanda. 210 00:11:31,424 --> 00:11:34,693 Their mother got some troubling news about her health. 211 00:11:34,760 --> 00:11:36,429 >> Elena: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. 212 00:11:36,495 --> 00:11:38,664 >> Nate: I did my best to try to convince her that everything 213 00:11:38,731 --> 00:11:43,335 should be okay. Thank you. 214 00:11:43,402 --> 00:11:46,172 Why don't I drive you home so you can dig into your food? 215 00:11:46,238 --> 00:11:48,340 >> Elena: No, no, no. You get back to your meeting. 216 00:11:48,407 --> 00:11:51,644 I'll stay and offer my doctorly advice in case they have any 217 00:11:51,710 --> 00:12:04,323 questions. >> Amanda: Elena, hi. 218 00:12:04,390 --> 00:12:07,626 >> Imani: What did the doctor say? 219 00:12:07,693 --> 00:12:11,363 >> Amanda: Well, he said that there is no cause for concern 220 00:12:11,430 --> 00:12:15,034 because there is no evidence of any serious underlying 221 00:12:15,101 --> 00:12:16,702 condition. >> Nate: Does he want you to 222 00:12:16,769 --> 00:12:19,171 schedule additional check-ups? >> Amanda: Yeah, just to monitor 223 00:12:19,238 --> 00:12:21,407 the situation. And Mom has to call if she has 224 00:12:21,474 --> 00:12:24,276 any other episodes. >> Imani: So she'll be alright? 225 00:12:24,343 --> 00:12:26,745 >> Amanda: If she follows her doctor's orders, she will be 226 00:12:26,812 --> 00:12:28,314 fine. >> Imani: [ Sighs ] 227 00:12:28,380 --> 00:12:31,283 Thank God. >> Elena: That's great news. 228 00:12:31,350 --> 00:12:33,385 >> Nate: Did you want me to give Devon an update? 229 00:12:33,452 --> 00:12:37,256 >> Amanda: No. I just -- I didn't get a chance 230 00:12:37,323 --> 00:12:40,192 to tell him about this, and I wanted to wait until I had more 231 00:12:40,259 --> 00:12:42,361 information. And he has so much on his mind 232 00:12:42,428 --> 00:12:43,696 right now. I just -- 233 00:12:43,762 --> 00:12:45,664 >> Nate: Okay, I'll leave that up to you, then. 234 00:12:45,731 --> 00:12:48,334 >> Amanda: Thank you. >> Nate: I'll see you later 235 00:12:48,400 --> 00:12:54,039 tonight. >> Elena: Yeah. 236 00:12:54,106 --> 00:12:57,409 >> Amanda: Night, Nate. >> Nate: Night. 237 00:12:57,476 --> 00:12:59,745 >> Elena: You ladies mind if I join you for a drink? 238 00:12:59,812 --> 00:13:01,280 >> Amanda: No, no, absolutely not. 239 00:13:01,347 --> 00:13:09,021 Please. >> Adam: Victoria and Nikki are 240 00:13:09,088 --> 00:13:15,094 going out of town so Victoria can "clear her head." 241 00:13:15,161 --> 00:13:17,997 >> Sally: She's going on vacation? 242 00:13:18,063 --> 00:13:21,033 >> Adam: It must have been terribly stressful for her to 243 00:13:21,100 --> 00:13:24,003 realize that she almost handed over the company to her 244 00:13:24,069 --> 00:13:27,740 con artist husband, and then was saved by yours truly. 245 00:13:27,806 --> 00:13:31,243 I mean, the poor woman, she deserves a little downtime at a 246 00:13:31,310 --> 00:13:34,113 European spa. >> Sally: The self-care rituals 247 00:13:34,180 --> 00:13:39,485 of the rich and powerful. >> Adam: Why can't Dad see that 248 00:13:39,552 --> 00:13:43,222 she's unfit to run Newman? >> Sally: It's up to us to open 249 00:13:43,289 --> 00:13:45,191 his eyes. >> Adam: Well, Victoria and 250 00:13:45,257 --> 00:13:47,760 Ashland are never gonna find their way back to each other if 251 00:13:47,826 --> 00:13:50,763 she's on a different continent. >> Sally: Yeah, but how long 252 00:13:50,829 --> 00:13:54,800 does a spa trip take, a week, two? 253 00:13:54,867 --> 00:13:57,403 >> Adam: She can't come back soon enough. 254 00:13:57,469 --> 00:14:02,241 >> Sally: You really want this to happen fast. 255 00:14:02,308 --> 00:14:05,144 >> Adam: Victoria and Ashland are clearly interested in 256 00:14:05,211 --> 00:14:08,113 reuniting, so I just would appreciate if they would stop 257 00:14:08,180 --> 00:14:12,251 avoiding the inevitable and move it along. 258 00:14:12,318 --> 00:14:16,388 >> Sally: Okay, let's just take a minute and consider another 259 00:14:16,455 --> 00:14:21,427 option. Perhaps this trip isn't actually 260 00:14:21,493 --> 00:14:26,665 an obstacle in our path. What if it's a blessing in 261 00:14:26,732 --> 00:14:27,733 disguise? 262 00:14:35,741 --> 00:14:38,077 >> Sally: From the looks of things, Ashland isn't going 263 00:14:38,143 --> 00:14:40,179 anywhere. We've only started laying the 264 00:14:40,246 --> 00:14:42,781 groundwork to convince him not to give up on Victoria and 265 00:14:42,848 --> 00:14:48,354 Victoria to forgive him. >> Adam: So how does my sister's 266 00:14:48,420 --> 00:14:52,157 stay at a European spa help us achieve our goal? 267 00:14:52,224 --> 00:14:55,527 >> Sally: Distance makes the heart grow fonder, and all of 268 00:14:55,594 --> 00:14:58,063 that. The more distance Victoria puts 269 00:14:58,130 --> 00:15:02,201 between them, the more she misses him. 270 00:15:02,268 --> 00:15:04,270 >> Adam: Do you really believe that? 271 00:15:04,336 --> 00:15:06,071 Or are you just trying to talk me down? 272 00:15:06,138 --> 00:15:11,110 >> Sally: [ Sighs ] We have to be patient. 273 00:15:11,176 --> 00:15:14,013 We knew from the beginning this was going to be a slow and 274 00:15:14,079 --> 00:15:16,081 challenging scheme. >> Adam: Well, the more time 275 00:15:16,148 --> 00:15:18,250 that passes, the less predictable things are gonna 276 00:15:18,317 --> 00:15:21,587 become. We cannot fail. 277 00:15:21,654 --> 00:15:25,257 >> Sally: Because if we do, you will not become the CEO of 278 00:15:25,324 --> 00:15:29,194 Newman Enterprises. >> Adam: And you will lose you 279 00:15:29,261 --> 00:15:31,430 shot at becoming CEO of Newman Media. 280 00:15:31,497 --> 00:15:34,733 I know how much you've enjoyed your brief tenure in that chair. 281 00:15:34,800 --> 00:15:37,202 >> Sally: [ Sighs ] >> Adam: Can you really live 282 00:15:37,269 --> 00:15:40,072 being stuck in second place when you know how good it feels to be 283 00:15:40,139 --> 00:15:44,677 number one? >> Nick: [ Sighs ] 284 00:15:44,743 --> 00:15:47,680 >> Noah: That mocha was -- >> Sharon: Surprisingly 285 00:15:47,746 --> 00:15:50,049 delicious. >> Nick: Why are you shocked? 286 00:15:50,115 --> 00:15:52,484 I was an owner of this place, too, at one point. 287 00:15:52,551 --> 00:15:54,720 >> Sharon: No, I'm just saying. >> Nick: You think it was a 288 00:15:54,787 --> 00:15:55,954 fluke? Fine, I'll make you another. 289 00:15:56,021 --> 00:15:59,491 >> Sharon: No, no more caffeine. I will not be able to sleep 290 00:15:59,558 --> 00:16:02,161 tonight. >> Nick: Okay, I'll skip the 291 00:16:02,227 --> 00:16:05,731 caffeine and go right to just a tower of whipped cream. 292 00:16:05,798 --> 00:16:07,666 Chocolate shavings, little cherry on top? 293 00:16:07,733 --> 00:16:10,102 >> Noah: Oh, it is your favorite part of any drink. 294 00:16:10,169 --> 00:16:13,038 >> Sharon: It is not. >> Nick: It most certainly is. 295 00:16:13,105 --> 00:16:16,975 We have many photos proving that you love whipped cream. 296 00:16:17,042 --> 00:16:20,179 Lots of memories. You love all things frothy, 297 00:16:20,245 --> 00:16:23,148 Sharon. >> Sharon: Okay, fine, guilty as 298 00:16:23,215 --> 00:16:25,117 charged. But no more drinks. 299 00:16:25,184 --> 00:16:29,121 >> Nick: Alright. But you could do some chocolate. 300 00:16:29,188 --> 00:16:33,525 >> Sharon: Now you're talking. >> Both: Double fudge brownie. 301 00:16:33,592 --> 00:16:36,362 >> Noah: Coming right up. And by that, I mean Dad will go 302 00:16:36,428 --> 00:16:39,331 get one for you and for me, 'cause we both know how much you 303 00:16:39,398 --> 00:16:43,001 hate eating brownies alone. >> Nick: I live to serve. 304 00:16:43,068 --> 00:16:45,304 >> Noah: And make sure that's floating on top of a giant cloud 305 00:16:45,371 --> 00:16:47,539 of whipped cream, okay? >> Sharon: With a cherry on top. 306 00:16:47,606 --> 00:16:49,174 >> Noah: And there's an extra little tip in it for you if you 307 00:16:49,241 --> 00:16:53,379 dance it out to the table. >> Nick: Oh. 308 00:16:53,445 --> 00:16:55,714 >> Imani: I hate this feeling of helplessness, like there's 309 00:16:55,781 --> 00:16:59,017 nothing we can do for Mom. >> Elena: That's not true at 310 00:16:59,084 --> 00:17:00,052 all. There's plenty you can do. 311 00:17:00,119 --> 00:17:01,987 You can go with her to all of her appointments. 312 00:17:02,054 --> 00:17:05,157 >> Amanda: And I will check in on her more often, I promise. 313 00:17:05,224 --> 00:17:08,227 >> Imani: At least we have friends like Nate and you, of 314 00:17:08,293 --> 00:17:12,398 course, Elena, to hold our hands through all of this. 315 00:17:12,464 --> 00:17:15,434 >> Elena: It's difficult being called on to care for our elders 316 00:17:15,501 --> 00:17:19,204 when we're used to being the ones who are cared for. 317 00:17:19,271 --> 00:17:22,641 I moved in with my Uncle Jett when he got sick, until he was 318 00:17:22,708 --> 00:17:26,211 back on his feet, and I remember feeling really scared, not 319 00:17:26,278 --> 00:17:29,481 knowing what was gonna happen next. 320 00:17:29,548 --> 00:17:33,452 But in the end, he recovered. And luckily, I ended up starting 321 00:17:33,519 --> 00:17:35,721 a whole new life here in Genoa City. 322 00:17:35,788 --> 00:17:39,024 >> Imani: Are you saying you originally came to town for your 323 00:17:39,091 --> 00:17:40,592 uncle? >> Elena: Yeah, yeah, a few 324 00:17:40,659 --> 00:17:44,563 years ago now. That's actually how I met Devon. 325 00:17:44,630 --> 00:17:49,268 His sister Ana is my Uncle Jett's daughter. 326 00:17:49,334 --> 00:17:53,439 >> Imani: And you and Devon were together for quite some time. 327 00:17:53,505 --> 00:17:55,307 >> Elena: I don't know if I'd say all that. 328 00:17:55,374 --> 00:17:57,743 >> Imani: Ah, and then you started dating Nate. 329 00:17:57,810 --> 00:18:01,146 But, you know, I never heard the juicy part in the middle of the 330 00:18:01,213 --> 00:18:03,215 story. Like, why did you and Devon call 331 00:18:03,282 --> 00:18:05,050 it quits? I mean, if you don't mind 332 00:18:05,117 --> 00:18:08,153 sharing. >> Elena: [ Chuckles ] 333 00:18:11,023 --> 00:18:12,391 >> Devon: I was about to send out a search-and-rescue team for 334 00:18:12,458 --> 00:18:14,059 you. >> Nate: I'm sorry that took 335 00:18:14,126 --> 00:18:16,195 longer than expected. >> Billy: No harm, no foul as 336 00:18:16,261 --> 00:18:18,630 long as it's as good as it smells. 337 00:18:18,697 --> 00:18:21,200 >> Nate: I hope you managed to nail down some details while I 338 00:18:21,266 --> 00:18:22,401 was gone. >> Devon: Yeah, we were actually 339 00:18:22,468 --> 00:18:24,203 able to accomplish a lot. >> Billy: Yeah, I'll e-mail you 340 00:18:24,269 --> 00:18:26,138 a bunch of notes that I took. >> Nate: Thanks. 341 00:18:26,205 --> 00:18:29,074 You know, I've been thinking a lot about this, not just the 342 00:18:29,141 --> 00:18:32,077 launch, but some of the ideas we discussed about the company 343 00:18:32,144 --> 00:18:34,146 moving forward. >> Lily: Yeah, let's hear it. 344 00:18:34,213 --> 00:18:37,182 >> Nate: Well, this merger's gonna generate a lot of 345 00:18:37,249 --> 00:18:40,352 attention, and I think you need to promote the company not just 346 00:18:40,419 --> 00:18:43,489 as a family business whose combined entities will continue 347 00:18:43,555 --> 00:18:47,125 to make an impact on a regional and national level, but one 348 00:18:47,192 --> 00:18:49,628 that's going to -- >> Lily: Prepare for global 349 00:18:49,695 --> 00:18:52,064 domination? >> Nate: Yes, absolutely. 350 00:18:52,130 --> 00:18:53,699 Go big. >> Devon: Big? 351 00:18:53,765 --> 00:18:55,567 You sound like a real risk-taker, man. 352 00:18:55,634 --> 00:18:58,237 >> Nate: [ Chuckles ] Why not? >> Devon: Well, I mean, we've 353 00:18:58,303 --> 00:19:00,472 always known you as a guy to be really more like a "follow the 354 00:19:00,539 --> 00:19:02,474 rules" type of dude, you know? >> Lily: I know. 355 00:19:02,541 --> 00:19:05,043 Who knew that Nate was this business phenom just waiting to 356 00:19:05,110 --> 00:19:07,112 be unleashed? >> Devon: Been suppressing all 357 00:19:07,179 --> 00:19:08,280 this pent-up frustration or something? 358 00:19:08,347 --> 00:19:11,283 >> Nate: No, no, I wouldn't say I was frustrated before. 359 00:19:11,350 --> 00:19:14,119 It's more like I'm filled with an aspiration I never knew 360 00:19:14,186 --> 00:19:16,121 existed until now, you know? >> Lily: Wow. 361 00:19:16,188 --> 00:19:18,056 >> Nate: So please raise your expectation. 362 00:19:18,123 --> 00:19:19,625 >> Lily: Wow, okay, you hired him. 363 00:19:19,691 --> 00:19:21,159 >> Devon: I -- No, that was you, actually. 364 00:19:21,226 --> 00:19:23,195 >> Nate: It was a group decision. 365 00:19:23,262 --> 00:19:27,132 You brought me into the fold, and I intend to make the two of 366 00:19:27,199 --> 00:19:30,202 you and Neil very proud. >> Lily: Aww. [ Chuckles ] 367 00:19:40,379 --> 00:19:42,347 >> "The Young and the Restless" will continue. 368 00:20:01,066 --> 00:20:03,335 >> Amanda: Elena's past is her business. 369 00:20:03,402 --> 00:20:06,171 >> Imani: I didn't realize it was top secret. 370 00:20:06,238 --> 00:20:08,473 >> Amanda: Maybe you didn't realize, but my sister has a 371 00:20:08,540 --> 00:20:10,475 really hard time knowing when to stop. 372 00:20:10,542 --> 00:20:13,211 >> Imani: Okay, yes, I can be a little too curious. 373 00:20:13,278 --> 00:20:15,047 Good thing I'm not a cat. >> Amanda: You don't need to 374 00:20:15,113 --> 00:20:16,615 answer that. >> Imani: No, we're all friends. 375 00:20:16,682 --> 00:20:18,216 What you say will not be used against you. 376 00:20:18,283 --> 00:20:19,518 >> Amanda: Why don't we just change the subject? 377 00:20:19,585 --> 00:20:22,621 >> Elena: Okay, hey, hey, hey. It's fine. 378 00:20:22,688 --> 00:20:26,124 I don't mind talking about it. >> Imani: Oh, okay, good. 379 00:20:26,191 --> 00:20:29,628 Tell me all the details and don't leave anything out. 380 00:20:29,695 --> 00:20:34,066 What? She said she doesn't mind. >> Elena: Okay. 381 00:20:34,132 --> 00:20:39,705 Unfortunately, as much as Devon and I loved each other, I think 382 00:20:39,771 --> 00:20:43,308 we were growing apart. >> Amanda: That is Elena's 383 00:20:43,375 --> 00:20:47,379 polite way of saying that it is all my fault. 384 00:20:47,446 --> 00:20:51,650 >> Elena: That is not true. >> Amanda: Okay, 65%. 385 00:20:51,717 --> 00:20:55,320 My job brought me to town, and little did I know, I looked 386 00:20:55,387 --> 00:20:57,589 exactly like Devon's deceased wife. 387 00:20:57,656 --> 00:21:00,225 >> Imani: Mm, Hilary. >> Amanda: Yes. 388 00:21:00,292 --> 00:21:02,761 >> Elena: Her twin. But none of us knew that at the 389 00:21:02,828 --> 00:21:04,563 time. >> Amanda: If it wasn't for Nate 390 00:21:04,630 --> 00:21:06,398 pushing me to get that DNA test... 391 00:21:06,465 --> 00:21:10,535 >> Imani: So you were dating Nate and you were dating Devon. 392 00:21:10,602 --> 00:21:14,506 How did everything end? >> Elena: Nate and I worked 393 00:21:14,573 --> 00:21:18,577 together. We spent a lot of hours in the 394 00:21:18,644 --> 00:21:23,115 clinic together. And he was just really kind and 395 00:21:23,181 --> 00:21:27,619 supportive when it felt like Devon was pulling away from me. 396 00:21:27,686 --> 00:21:34,159 And one night, we gave in to our attraction. 397 00:21:34,226 --> 00:21:37,295 >> Imani: No. No, you didn't. >> Amanda: Imani, just -- 398 00:21:37,362 --> 00:21:40,766 >> Imani: No, I'm just saying neither you nor Nate seem 399 00:21:40,832 --> 00:21:42,534 like -- >> Elena: The type of people who 400 00:21:42,601 --> 00:21:46,471 would do something like that. Yeah, we didn't think so either. 401 00:21:46,538 --> 00:21:52,511 But I guess there's just something undeniable between us. 402 00:21:52,577 --> 00:21:55,213 >> Imani: That must have been a very painful time for everyone 403 00:21:55,280 --> 00:21:57,516 involved. >> Elena: It was. 404 00:21:57,582 --> 00:22:02,320 For Amanda, as well, since she was seeing Nate at the time. 405 00:22:02,387 --> 00:22:05,424 >> Amanda: Yeah, but we weren't serious. 406 00:22:05,490 --> 00:22:08,060 >> Elena: Still, it was a betrayal. 407 00:22:08,126 --> 00:22:10,696 >> Imani: So how did Devon find out? 408 00:22:10,762 --> 00:22:14,533 >> Elena: I told him everything. >> Imani: He must have been 409 00:22:14,599 --> 00:22:17,302 furious. >> Elena: Yeah, and rightfully 410 00:22:17,369 --> 00:22:20,072 so. He ended things with me and he 411 00:22:20,138 --> 00:22:24,076 got in a huge fight with Nate. Permanently injuring his hand. 412 00:22:24,142 --> 00:22:26,745 That's actually the reason why Nate can't perform surgery 413 00:22:26,812 --> 00:22:29,448 anymore. And it's one of the reasons why 414 00:22:29,514 --> 00:22:32,751 he's chosen to change his career path. 415 00:22:32,818 --> 00:22:34,453 >> Imani: Which brings us to now. 416 00:22:34,519 --> 00:22:40,192 Amanda and Devon, you and Nate. That's incredible. 417 00:22:40,258 --> 00:22:43,295 After all the people who got hurt and the lives that were 418 00:22:43,361 --> 00:22:46,765 forever changed, you guys are all so close again. 419 00:22:46,832 --> 00:22:50,602 That says a lot. >> Amanda: So do you, Imani. 420 00:22:50,669 --> 00:22:53,305 Too much. >> Imani: [ Chuckles ] 421 00:22:53,371 --> 00:22:56,441 Well, it's good to know that time really can heal some 422 00:22:56,508 --> 00:22:59,578 wounds. >> Elena: Yeah, time and a lot 423 00:22:59,644 --> 00:23:03,682 of hard work to earn forgiveness. 424 00:23:03,749 --> 00:23:07,586 But I think everything worked out how it was meant to. 425 00:23:07,652 --> 00:23:09,988 >> Imani: Hmm. >> Elena: And not only are we 426 00:23:10,055 --> 00:23:13,458 neighbors, but we are also friends. 427 00:23:13,525 --> 00:23:16,762 >> Amanda: To good friends who have already been through the 428 00:23:16,828 --> 00:23:18,997 worst. >> Elena: Yes, so the best is 429 00:23:19,064 --> 00:23:21,767 yet to come. [ Laughter ] 430 00:23:27,806 --> 00:23:30,675 >> Nate: We burned through more than half the items on our list. 431 00:23:30,742 --> 00:23:34,079 >> Devon: We sure did, and I suggest that we leave the rest 432 00:23:34,146 --> 00:23:36,615 of the decisions for tomorrow. Tackle them in the morning. 433 00:23:36,681 --> 00:23:39,351 >> Lily: Oh, come on, really? We just got our second wind. 434 00:23:39,417 --> 00:23:41,653 You're gonna leave? >> Nate: You and Billy work 435 00:23:41,720 --> 00:23:44,656 together and live together. You're not constantly trying to 436 00:23:44,723 --> 00:23:47,225 carve out some time for your partner the way I am. 437 00:23:47,292 --> 00:23:50,128 >> Lily: Okay, fine, whatever. Get out. Go home. 438 00:23:50,195 --> 00:23:52,464 >> Devon: [ Chuckles ] >> Billy: Alright, thanks, guys. 439 00:23:52,531 --> 00:23:54,266 We'll see you tomorrow. >> Devon: Night. 440 00:23:54,332 --> 00:24:01,306 >> Lily: Bye. Good night. Well, that was a productive 441 00:24:01,373 --> 00:24:04,409 meeting. >> Billy: Yeah, it was good. 442 00:24:04,476 --> 00:24:06,211 >> Lily: Anything else you want to say about it? 443 00:24:06,278 --> 00:24:09,047 >> Billy: No, I think everybody's on the same page. 444 00:24:09,114 --> 00:24:12,450 >> Lily: Are we, though? >> Billy: What exactly do you 445 00:24:12,517 --> 00:24:14,419 mean by that? >> Lily: Well, it just seemed 446 00:24:14,486 --> 00:24:17,355 like after Nate got here, you were kind of in a mood. 447 00:24:17,422 --> 00:24:21,126 >> Billy: I was in a mood? Why would I be in a mood? 448 00:24:21,193 --> 00:24:23,495 No. >> Lily: Well, I mean, the other 449 00:24:23,562 --> 00:24:27,065 day, Devon mentioned that you might be uncomfortable because 450 00:24:27,132 --> 00:24:30,535 you're the only person in the C-suite who's not family and was 451 00:24:30,602 --> 00:24:33,572 wondering if you feel awkward about it. 452 00:24:33,638 --> 00:24:36,241 >> Billy: And now you're wondering the same thing. 453 00:24:36,308 --> 00:24:39,010 >> Lily: Well, I mean, it was in the back of my mind, and now it 454 00:24:39,077 --> 00:24:41,513 is in the front of my mind when I saw how quiet you got when we 455 00:24:41,580 --> 00:24:46,518 were all chatting. So are you really okay with this 456 00:24:46,585 --> 00:24:49,020 merger? >> Billy: I am so excited to be 457 00:24:49,087 --> 00:24:50,455 a part of this team. I really am. 458 00:24:50,522 --> 00:24:55,293 Just as much today as I was when we first started, okay? 459 00:24:55,360 --> 00:24:59,231 But the truth? >> Lily: Always. 460 00:24:59,297 --> 00:25:01,333 >> Billy: It's a little bit difficult sometimes. 461 00:25:01,399 --> 00:25:04,069 You know, when you and your family, you and your brother, 462 00:25:04,135 --> 00:25:07,072 batting it around a little and you're baiting each other, it's 463 00:25:07,138 --> 00:25:10,175 great, I love it, you know? I think it's wonderful, but it's 464 00:25:10,242 --> 00:25:14,412 just a reminder every time, when you start talking about Neil, 465 00:25:14,479 --> 00:25:18,016 that I'm not part of the family. And maybe that means my position 466 00:25:18,083 --> 00:25:20,518 here at the company is not quite as important, you know? 467 00:25:20,585 --> 00:25:25,590 The passion that you have, it comes from a different place. 468 00:25:25,657 --> 00:25:27,592 >> Lily: Yeah, but your contributions are just as 469 00:25:27,659 --> 00:25:28,760 important to me as Nate's and Devon's. 470 00:25:28,827 --> 00:25:31,563 >> Billy: Well, thank you. I appreciate you saying that. 471 00:25:31,630 --> 00:25:34,199 Look, this is just something I need to figure out on my own. 472 00:25:34,266 --> 00:25:36,368 You know, I need to find my place in this new structure, 473 00:25:36,434 --> 00:25:38,637 that's all. >> Lily: Anything I can do to 474 00:25:38,703 --> 00:25:40,505 help? >> Billy: No, you're good. 475 00:25:40,572 --> 00:25:42,574 I'm gonna do it on my own, but thank you. 476 00:25:42,641 --> 00:25:44,509 >> Lily: Okay. Well, take all the time that you 477 00:25:44,576 --> 00:25:53,285 need. >> Sally: Let me give it to you 478 00:25:53,351 --> 00:25:58,023 straight. >> Adam: I expect no less. 479 00:25:58,089 --> 00:26:01,660 >> Sally: I didn't just enjoy my all-too-temporary reign as 480 00:26:01,726 --> 00:26:10,302 CEO of Newman Media. I loved it, every minute of it. 481 00:26:10,368 --> 00:26:13,605 >> Adam: I am aware. >> Sally: Because I love working 482 00:26:13,672 --> 00:26:17,542 and creating and seeing a vision through, and, yes, I won't deny, 483 00:26:17,609 --> 00:26:22,080 I enjoy the power. So if having that again is off 484 00:26:22,147 --> 00:26:25,717 the table, then I will have to tell you that I'm out. 485 00:26:25,784 --> 00:26:30,088 I'm gone, and I will strike out on my own. 486 00:26:30,155 --> 00:26:37,295 But I can't say that, because I'm not going anywhere. 487 00:26:37,362 --> 00:26:40,532 >> Adam: Well, then I guess I better make sure that I show you 488 00:26:40,598 --> 00:26:44,069 how much I appreciate you sticking around. 489 00:26:44,135 --> 00:26:47,105 >> Sally: You took a leap of faith on me, hiring me as your 490 00:26:47,172 --> 00:26:50,608 COO. And it is my absolute pleasure 491 00:26:50,675 --> 00:26:55,513 to be your right-hand woman. Staying here at Newman Media 492 00:26:55,580 --> 00:27:02,420 with you is my top priority. >> Adam: It's good to know that 493 00:27:02,487 --> 00:27:06,291 I have you in my corner. >> Sally: You've got me wherever 494 00:27:06,358 --> 00:27:10,729 you want me. So no more talk of possible 495 00:27:10,795 --> 00:27:14,165 failure. Only positive thoughts and 496 00:27:14,232 --> 00:27:18,503 plans. >> Adam: Well, you are the 497 00:27:18,570 --> 00:27:22,474 expert at seeing five moves ahead. 498 00:27:22,540 --> 00:27:27,612 What do we now? >> Sally: This. 499 00:27:50,301 --> 00:27:53,104 >> Billy: What is the nature of insecurity? 500 00:27:53,171 --> 00:27:56,041 You know, that feeling that you're not enough -- where does 501 00:27:56,107 --> 00:28:00,345 that come from? Maybe it's a -- a rational 502 00:28:00,412 --> 00:28:04,282 awareness about your own inabilities. 503 00:28:04,349 --> 00:28:08,353 Maybe it's a little self-pity. Could probably be a little bit 504 00:28:08,420 --> 00:28:10,455 of ego in there. You know, not enough people 505 00:28:10,522 --> 00:28:13,658 telling you just how great you are. 506 00:28:13,725 --> 00:28:16,161 And, look, maybe that is too harsh and maybe that is too 507 00:28:16,227 --> 00:28:18,096 cynical. This could simply be a 508 00:28:18,163 --> 00:28:21,066 byproduct of the human experience. 509 00:28:21,132 --> 00:28:24,035 Whatever it is, I imagine most people want to feel the ground 510 00:28:24,102 --> 00:28:27,172 underneath their feet. They want to know that they're 511 00:28:27,238 --> 00:28:33,978 in the right place at the right time, doing the right thing. 512 00:28:34,045 --> 00:28:37,182 And that's the challenging part because there is no one that is 513 00:28:37,248 --> 00:28:40,318 going to be able to tell you if you are. 514 00:28:40,385 --> 00:28:43,188 That truth... [ Sighs ] 515 00:28:43,254 --> 00:28:47,425 That truth lies with you. Which brings you right back 516 00:28:47,492 --> 00:28:53,765 around to insecurity and the wonder -- where is your place 517 00:28:53,832 --> 00:29:01,039 in this world? >> Sharon: That was so fun. 518 00:29:01,106 --> 00:29:04,709 >> Nick: Well, I know it's not Paris, but... 519 00:29:04,776 --> 00:29:08,546 >> Sharon: But you got me laughing and I got to see you 520 00:29:08,613 --> 00:29:10,582 dance again. >> Nick: Well, consider yourself 521 00:29:10,648 --> 00:29:11,716 lucky. Not many people get to see that 522 00:29:11,783 --> 00:29:15,186 twice in one week. >> Sharon: Thank you. 523 00:29:15,253 --> 00:29:16,955 It was nice spending time with family. 524 00:29:17,021 --> 00:29:20,291 I wish Faith could've been here, but she's off with Moses. 525 00:29:20,358 --> 00:29:24,562 >> Nick: You mentioned an empty nest earlier. 526 00:29:24,629 --> 00:29:27,999 It's gonna be hard on you when she leaves, right? 527 00:29:28,066 --> 00:29:30,735 >> Sharon: Well, I know that Faith was off at boarding school 528 00:29:30,802 --> 00:29:34,005 at one point, but this is different. 529 00:29:34,072 --> 00:29:37,375 When she goes off to college, it'll be the end of -- 530 00:29:37,442 --> 00:29:43,114 No, you know what? It'll be the beginning of her 531 00:29:43,181 --> 00:29:48,286 real adult life. A true goodbye on a different 532 00:29:48,353 --> 00:29:51,489 level, actually. You know, when she walks out 533 00:29:51,556 --> 00:29:56,027 that door for the last time, she steps into the new phase of her 534 00:29:56,094 --> 00:29:59,097 life... >> Nick: It's not gonna be easy. 535 00:29:59,164 --> 00:30:01,599 >> Sharon: I'm gonna miss her like crazy. 536 00:30:01,666 --> 00:30:05,003 But don't you dare tell her I said that because I don't want 537 00:30:05,069 --> 00:30:07,772 her putting her life on hold for any reason whatsoever. 538 00:30:07,839 --> 00:30:11,176 I want her to get out there, do things, learn things, meet 539 00:30:11,242 --> 00:30:15,146 people, and just become the person she was meant to be. 540 00:30:15,213 --> 00:30:19,751 >> Nick: Yeah, I want that, too. Don't worry, your secret's safe 541 00:30:19,817 --> 00:30:32,263 with me. >> Devon: Hey. 542 00:30:32,330 --> 00:30:39,070 Oh. This is more than just a 543 00:30:39,137 --> 00:30:43,074 welcome-home hug. >> Amanda: Been a long day. 544 00:30:43,141 --> 00:30:45,310 >> Devon: Yeah? >> Amanda: Yeah. 545 00:30:45,376 --> 00:30:48,112 >> Devon: What's wrong? >> Amanda: [ Sighs ] Nothing, 546 00:30:48,179 --> 00:30:52,283 just -- Nothing, it's just my mom is having more frequent 547 00:30:52,350 --> 00:30:55,653 a-fib symptoms, and I know that it's to be expected. 548 00:30:55,720 --> 00:30:59,357 I just -- I'm sitting here and it's just -- it's hitting me 549 00:30:59,424 --> 00:31:03,094 harder than I thought. >> Devon: I'm sorry. 550 00:31:03,161 --> 00:31:05,496 >> Amanda: But Nate and Naya's doctor, they both say there's 551 00:31:05,563 --> 00:31:08,032 nothing to worry about, at least not yet. 552 00:31:08,099 --> 00:31:08,833 >> Devon: Well, that's good news, right? 553 00:31:08,900 --> 00:31:12,070 >> Amanda: Yeah, yeah, no, it is. 554 00:31:12,136 --> 00:31:14,739 >> Devon: So tell me, why did Nate hear about this before I 555 00:31:14,806 --> 00:31:29,687 did? >> Elena: Mm. 556 00:31:29,754 --> 00:31:31,589 did? >> Elena: Mm. 557 00:31:31,656 --> 00:31:35,493 Mm! Tell me I'm not still dreaming. 558 00:31:35,560 --> 00:31:39,397 >> Nate: [ Chuckles ] [ Clears throat ] 559 00:31:39,464 --> 00:31:42,367 Why don't I take you upstairs and tuck you into bed? 560 00:31:42,433 --> 00:31:47,505 >> Elena: Mm, mnh-mnh. I'm up. How was your meeting? 561 00:31:47,572 --> 00:31:51,075 >> Nate: It was good. Great, even. 562 00:31:51,142 --> 00:31:55,113 >> Elena: You know, every time you talk about your job, your 563 00:31:55,179 --> 00:31:58,650 face lights up. I'm so happy for you. 564 00:31:58,716 --> 00:32:04,088 >> Nate: I'm happy for me, too. [ Both laugh ] 565 00:32:04,155 --> 00:32:08,293 So how was hanging out with Amanda and Imani? 566 00:32:08,359 --> 00:32:11,262 >> Elena: It was fine on the surface. 567 00:32:11,329 --> 00:32:15,066 >> Nate: Mnh-mnh. Should I be worried? 568 00:32:15,133 --> 00:32:19,370 >> Elena: I wouldn't say all that, but...keep your eyes open. 569 00:32:19,437 --> 00:32:21,439 Imani is definitely after you. 570 00:32:29,247 --> 00:32:31,716 >> Nate: Imani's a flirt. She is harmless. 571 00:32:31,783 --> 00:32:34,585 >> Elena: She certainly loved having you to comfort her today. 572 00:32:34,652 --> 00:32:36,587 >> Nate: She was upset about her mother. 573 00:32:36,654 --> 00:32:39,190 She wanted some reassurance. >> Elena: That may be true, but 574 00:32:39,257 --> 00:32:41,659 she wants more than that from you. 575 00:32:41,726 --> 00:32:43,394 >> Nate: Did she say something to you? 576 00:32:43,461 --> 00:32:45,029 >> Elena: No, she didn't have to. 577 00:32:45,096 --> 00:32:47,565 I could tell. >> Nate: You could tell? 578 00:32:47,632 --> 00:32:51,436 Okay. Whatever Imani may or may not be 579 00:32:51,502 --> 00:32:56,607 thinking, there's only one woman in my heart and on my mind. 580 00:32:56,674 --> 00:32:59,377 So please don't feel threatened by her. 581 00:32:59,444 --> 00:33:03,147 >> Elena: I don't, because nothing is gonna come between 582 00:33:03,214 --> 00:33:09,687 us. >> Amanda: It's not like I went 583 00:33:09,754 --> 00:33:12,657 looking for Nate. Imani and I, we were at Society 584 00:33:12,724 --> 00:33:16,661 and he came in to grab some dinner, and that's it. 585 00:33:16,728 --> 00:33:18,529 >> Devon: Yeah, but I must've seen him probably like 15 586 00:33:18,596 --> 00:33:21,432 minutes after that, and he never mentioned any of this to me. 587 00:33:21,499 --> 00:33:24,035 >> Amanda: Well, that's -- that's actually because I asked 588 00:33:24,102 --> 00:33:25,603 him not to. I wanted to be the one to tell 589 00:33:25,670 --> 00:33:26,537 you. I wanted to wait till you were 590 00:33:26,604 --> 00:33:27,672 done with all of your business for the day. 591 00:33:27,739 --> 00:33:31,042 I didn't want to distract you. >> Devon: You're never a 592 00:33:31,109 --> 00:33:33,711 distraction to me. Don't ever think that, please. 593 00:33:33,778 --> 00:33:37,148 When something happens to you, it happens to me, too. 594 00:33:37,215 --> 00:33:40,685 >> Amanda: Well, I don't want you to drop everything for every 595 00:33:40,752 --> 00:33:42,653 minor emergency. >> Devon: It's not about me 596 00:33:42,720 --> 00:33:44,355 dropping everything. It's about you not holding back 597 00:33:44,422 --> 00:33:47,625 if you have something to share. People can cover for me if 598 00:33:47,692 --> 00:33:49,694 things get rough. Lily's there. She can cover. 599 00:33:49,761 --> 00:33:51,496 It's fine. If you have something to talk 600 00:33:51,562 --> 00:33:55,733 about, talk to me. >> Amanda: I know, but -- 601 00:33:55,800 --> 00:33:58,269 >> Devon: Do you? I'm serious. 602 00:33:58,336 --> 00:34:01,305 I want to be there for you, alright? 603 00:34:01,372 --> 00:34:11,182 Never doubt that for a second. >> Billy: When is insecurity 604 00:34:11,249 --> 00:34:15,253 just a passing phase and when does it become a chronic flaw? 605 00:34:15,319 --> 00:34:19,357 What's it take to get yourself out of that place you find 606 00:34:19,424 --> 00:34:22,660 yourself in? You feel alone, I get it. 607 00:34:22,727 --> 00:34:26,531 Most importantly, I feel that way, too. 608 00:34:26,597 --> 00:34:30,501 >> Sharon: I know I won't really be alone when Faith goes off to 609 00:34:30,568 --> 00:34:33,271 college. I'll have Mariah. 610 00:34:33,337 --> 00:34:35,473 >> Nick: And what about Noah? You just have to think about 611 00:34:35,540 --> 00:34:37,141 dinner and he shows up. >> Sharon: [ Chuckles ] 612 00:34:37,208 --> 00:34:40,545 That's true. >> Noah: You guys say something? 613 00:34:40,611 --> 00:34:43,481 >> Sharon: No. >> Nick: No. 614 00:34:43,548 --> 00:34:46,551 See? Baby bird's never leaving the nest, no matter how badly we 615 00:34:46,617 --> 00:34:50,188 want to kick him out. Plus, you're forgetting about 616 00:34:50,254 --> 00:34:52,323 someone. >> Sharon: Who? 617 00:34:52,390 --> 00:34:54,659 >> Nick: Me. I'm not going anywhere. 618 00:34:54,725 --> 00:34:57,728 And if you get lonely and you want to hear the pitter-patter 619 00:34:57,795 --> 00:35:00,431 of little feet, you can always come over and hang out with 620 00:35:00,498 --> 00:35:04,235 Christian. >> Sharon: Does he still like to 621 00:35:04,302 --> 00:35:06,404 have his bedtime stories read to him? 622 00:35:06,471 --> 00:35:11,342 >> Nick: He can be convinced. Especially if it's you. 623 00:35:11,409 --> 00:35:14,745 >> Sharon: Well, then I might have to take you up on that. 624 00:35:19,217 --> 00:35:22,653 >> Adam: Well, that was quite the diversion. 625 00:35:22,720 --> 00:35:25,590 >> Sally: [ Chuckles ] Now we can talk about what our 626 00:35:25,656 --> 00:35:30,228 next move is to get Ashland and Victoria back together. 627 00:35:30,294 --> 00:35:32,463 >> Adam: While making sure Dad doesn't know what we're up to. 628 00:35:32,530 --> 00:35:34,699 >> Sally: [ Sighs ] >> Adam: He's having Ashland 629 00:35:34,765 --> 00:35:37,635 watched, so we could get caught up in that surveillance. 630 00:35:37,702 --> 00:35:40,204 >> Sally: Well, then we will just have to be very, very 631 00:35:40,271 --> 00:35:44,041 careful. Stay off of Victor's radar. 632 00:35:44,108 --> 00:35:47,712 >> Adam: His goal is to get Ashland as far away from 633 00:35:47,778 --> 00:35:51,148 Genoa City as possible. >> Sally: Can't any of your 634 00:35:51,215 --> 00:35:54,719 dad's hobbies keep him busy, like a golf tournament or a 635 00:35:54,785 --> 00:35:58,523 boxing camp? >> Adam: [ Chuckles ] 636 00:36:04,629 --> 00:36:10,101 Hold up. >> Sally: Was it something I 637 00:36:10,167 --> 00:36:14,205 said? >> Adam: A crisis -- A crisis 638 00:36:14,272 --> 00:36:21,445 that would take his focus off of Ashland and force it elsewhere. 639 00:36:21,512 --> 00:36:25,449 >> Sally: What kind of crisis do you have in mind? 640 00:36:37,595 --> 00:36:40,531 𝅘𝅥𝅮𝅘𝅥𝅮 641 00:36:40,598 --> 00:36:43,534 -- Captions by VITAC -- www.vitac.com 642 00:36:43,601 --> 00:36:46,537 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 643 00:36:46,604 --> 00:36:49,607 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 644 00:36:53,244 --> 00:36:55,246 >> Join us again for "The Young and the Restless."