1 00:00:04,938 --> 00:00:06,639 >> Nikki: Well! Hi, sweetheart! 2 00:00:06,706 --> 00:00:08,641 >> Nick: Look at you. Looking like a million bucks. 3 00:00:08,708 --> 00:00:12,145 >> Nikki: Oh-oh-oh! Thank you. >> Nick: Hopefully, Victoria is 4 00:00:12,212 --> 00:00:14,714 feeling as relaxed and rejuvenated as you look. 5 00:00:14,781 --> 00:00:18,685 >> Nikki: If that's your way of asking if she was able to loosen 6 00:00:18,752 --> 00:00:21,921 the hold that Ashland has on her, the answer is no. 7 00:00:21,988 --> 00:00:24,758 >> Nick: Don't tell me that whole trip was a waste of time. 8 00:00:24,824 --> 00:00:27,827 >> Nikki: It was meant to bring clarity, and she has come back 9 00:00:27,894 --> 00:00:31,331 to town feeling more conflicted than she ever was. 10 00:00:31,398 --> 00:00:33,366 >> Nick: I mean, what are we gonna do? 11 00:00:33,433 --> 00:00:36,936 How do we convince Victoria that Ashland is toxic and that she's 12 00:00:37,003 --> 00:00:41,107 better off without him? >> Nikki: [ Sighs ] 13 00:00:45,912 --> 00:00:48,748 >> Ashland: Don't open your eyes. 14 00:00:48,815 --> 00:00:52,519 >> Victoria: [ Chuckles ] Why shouldn't I? 15 00:00:52,585 --> 00:00:54,087 >> Ashland: It might break the spell. 16 00:00:54,154 --> 00:00:58,625 You see, I've been trying to figure out a way to make last 17 00:00:58,691 --> 00:01:03,997 night last forever. >> Victoria: Are you afraid that 18 00:01:04,063 --> 00:01:08,334 I might see things differently in the cold light of day, 19 00:01:08,401 --> 00:01:11,838 that I might regret taking you back? 20 00:01:11,905 --> 00:01:14,908 >> Ashland: The thought had possibly crossed my mind a time 21 00:01:14,974 --> 00:01:20,780 or two, yes. >> Victoria: Thank you. 22 00:01:20,847 --> 00:01:24,250 It's a beautiful morning. I'm happy to be here... 23 00:01:24,317 --> 00:01:28,188 with you. And I very much appreciate you 24 00:01:28,254 --> 00:01:32,225 agreeing to take things slowly. >> Ashland: We can take all the 25 00:01:32,292 --> 00:01:37,564 time you need, as long as you haven't changed your mind. 26 00:01:37,630 --> 00:01:42,168 >> Victoria: I still love you. >> Ashland: I want this moment 27 00:01:42,235 --> 00:01:47,173 to last forever. >> Victoria: Unfortunately, my 28 00:01:47,240 --> 00:01:49,409 family... [ Sighs ] 29 00:01:49,476 --> 00:01:53,146 ...especially my father, think that I am incapable of making up 30 00:01:53,213 --> 00:01:56,182 my own mind about anything. >> Ashland: Hmm. 31 00:01:56,249 --> 00:01:58,852 >> Victoria: And they will continue to judge me and feel 32 00:01:58,918 --> 00:02:02,155 compelled to control me unless... 33 00:02:02,222 --> 00:02:06,693 >> Ashland: Unless what? >> Victoria: Unless I take a 34 00:02:06,759 --> 00:02:11,965 stand and let them know, in no uncertain terms, that it ends 35 00:02:12,031 --> 00:02:16,302 now. >> Ashland: What exactly are you 36 00:02:16,369 --> 00:02:24,377 saying? >> Victoria: I choose you. 37 00:02:31,351 --> 00:02:46,232 ♪♪ ♪♪ 38 00:02:46,299 --> 00:02:46,666 ♪♪ ♪♪ 39 00:02:46,733 --> 00:03:01,614 ♪♪ ♪♪ 40 00:03:01,681 --> 00:03:02,048 ♪♪ ♪♪ 41 00:03:03,716 --> 00:03:05,952 >> Adam: So, has Locke finally left town? 42 00:03:06,019 --> 00:03:07,987 >> Victor: Well, if you had asked me that question last 43 00:03:08,054 --> 00:03:13,993 night, I would have said the restraining order did the trick. 44 00:03:14,060 --> 00:03:16,329 Ah, but that son of a bitch is still in town. 45 00:03:16,396 --> 00:03:20,667 >> Adam: Have you seen Victoria since she's got back? 46 00:03:20,733 --> 00:03:24,070 >> Victor: Yeah. Apparently, she and Nikki had a 47 00:03:24,137 --> 00:03:27,807 wonderful time in Switzerland. >> Adam: Do you have any sense 48 00:03:27,874 --> 00:03:31,344 how my sister's feeling, which way her heart's leaning? 49 00:03:31,411 --> 00:03:34,280 >> Victor: That's not important right now, son. 50 00:03:34,347 --> 00:03:37,250 What you and I need to focus on is to get rid of that 51 00:03:37,317 --> 00:03:40,219 Ashland Locke, you hear? There's no reason for him to 52 00:03:40,286 --> 00:03:44,591 stay in town. >> Adam: Well, he has a reason. 53 00:03:44,657 --> 00:03:47,060 He loves Victoria. Now that she's back, it's gonna 54 00:03:47,126 --> 00:03:50,396 be extremely hard to get rid of him. 55 00:03:52,565 --> 00:03:54,801 >> Kyle: Saw Allie heading out for a run earlier. 56 00:03:54,867 --> 00:03:56,936 >> Summer: She seems to be settling in. 57 00:03:57,003 --> 00:04:00,173 >> Jack: Yeah, I think she was initially overwhelmed by all the 58 00:04:00,239 --> 00:04:03,476 noise of a big family, but she's relaxed a bit, and she's finding 59 00:04:03,543 --> 00:04:06,245 her place in it all. >> Summer: Speaking of family, 60 00:04:06,312 --> 00:04:09,582 Mom flew off to Savannah at the crack of dawn after Daniel 61 00:04:09,649 --> 00:04:12,051 called her. >> Jack: I hope everything's 62 00:04:12,118 --> 00:04:13,553 alright. >> Summer: It's fine. 63 00:04:13,620 --> 00:04:16,022 She's just been working so hard and doing so much lately, I 64 00:04:16,089 --> 00:04:18,992 figured she needed a diversion, and Daniel was happy to provide 65 00:04:19,058 --> 00:04:21,060 it. >> Jack: A diversion far away 66 00:04:21,127 --> 00:04:24,364 from Diane. >> Summer: Things were really 67 00:04:24,430 --> 00:04:29,068 escalating between those two. >> Jack: She maybe explain it to 68 00:04:29,135 --> 00:04:31,571 you? >> Summer: Uh, she didn't admit 69 00:04:31,638 --> 00:04:35,408 to anything, except for her deep and abiding hatred for Diane. 70 00:04:35,475 --> 00:04:37,543 >> Jack: So, you jumped into action. 71 00:04:37,610 --> 00:04:40,213 >> Summer: I had to, for everyone's sake. 72 00:04:40,279 --> 00:04:43,149 Diane and Kyle are in this fragile place right now. 73 00:04:43,216 --> 00:04:45,885 They're getting to know each other and figuring out what 74 00:04:45,952 --> 00:04:47,553 their relationship is gonna look like. 75 00:04:47,620 --> 00:04:50,256 The last thing they need is my mom declaring war on her. 76 00:04:50,323 --> 00:04:51,858 >> Kyle: You made the right move. 77 00:04:51,924 --> 00:04:54,027 I appreciate it. >> Jack: I appreciate it, too. 78 00:04:54,093 --> 00:04:58,031 [ Doorbell rings ] Thank you, Summer. 79 00:05:03,269 --> 00:05:06,072 >> Diane: Good morning, Jack. Glorious day, isn't it? 80 00:05:06,139 --> 00:05:10,009 And I have a fabulous idea how to kick it off. 81 00:05:17,316 --> 00:05:20,153 >> Jack: So, what is this fabulous idea of yours? 82 00:05:20,219 --> 00:05:22,822 >> Diane: I would love to treat everyone for breakfast, 83 00:05:22,889 --> 00:05:25,958 including Harrison if he's here. >> Kyle: He's already down for 84 00:05:26,025 --> 00:05:29,629 his morning nap. Someone got him all wound up 85 00:05:29,696 --> 00:05:32,365 last night, and it took forever to get him to sleep. 86 00:05:32,432 --> 00:05:34,934 >> Jack: Guilty as charged. >> Diane: Oh, who wouldn't want 87 00:05:35,001 --> 00:05:37,236 to spend as much time as possible with that beautiful 88 00:05:37,303 --> 00:05:40,339 boy? As a fellow doting grandparent, 89 00:05:40,406 --> 00:05:43,876 I stand in solidarity with Jack. >> Jack: Unfortunately, I have a 90 00:05:43,943 --> 00:05:46,779 lot of important phone calls to make this morning, so I'll have 91 00:05:46,846 --> 00:05:48,848 to take a rain check on breakfast. 92 00:05:48,915 --> 00:05:50,616 >> Diane: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. 93 00:05:50,683 --> 00:05:53,152 >> Kyle: Well, next time. It'll just be the three of us, 94 00:05:53,219 --> 00:05:54,821 assuming you're up for it, Summer. 95 00:05:54,887 --> 00:05:57,957 >> Summer: Why not? >> Diane: Okay! 96 00:05:58,024 --> 00:06:00,093 >> Summer: [ Laughs ] I'm gonna let the nanny know 97 00:06:00,159 --> 00:06:01,794 that we're headed out. I'll meet you at the car. 98 00:06:01,861 --> 00:06:09,502 >> Kyle: Alright. >> Jack: Um...did you want to 99 00:06:09,569 --> 00:06:13,372 talk to me about something? >> Summer: I just wanted to make 100 00:06:13,439 --> 00:06:16,409 sure that you're okay. >> Jack: Why wouldn't I be? 101 00:06:16,476 --> 00:06:19,445 >> Summer: I could see how tense things were between you and Mom, 102 00:06:19,512 --> 00:06:21,781 and she mentioned that you guys had a fight. 103 00:06:21,848 --> 00:06:25,251 She didn't tell me what it was about, but, based on the rant 104 00:06:25,318 --> 00:06:28,321 that she went on about Diane, I could figure it out. 105 00:06:28,387 --> 00:06:30,957 I just think that she's put you in an incredibly difficult 106 00:06:31,023 --> 00:06:32,625 position. >> Jack: I'm fine. 107 00:06:32,692 --> 00:06:35,461 Sweet of you to worry, but you better get going. 108 00:06:35,528 --> 00:06:37,997 You got a full day ahead of you. >> Summer: Yeah, but I just -- 109 00:06:38,064 --> 00:06:40,133 >> Jack: Listen. Everything is going to work out 110 00:06:40,199 --> 00:06:44,036 the way it's supposed to. >> Summer: [ Sighs ] 111 00:06:44,103 --> 00:06:45,872 You really believe that, don't you? 112 00:06:45,938 --> 00:06:50,009 >> Jack: I do. Get going. Have fun. 113 00:06:50,076 --> 00:07:04,957 >> Summer: Alright. [ Door closes ] 114 00:07:05,024 --> 00:07:06,159 >> Summer: Alright. [ Door closes ] 115 00:07:06,225 --> 00:07:08,761 >> Nikki: The simple truth is that Victoria is tired of 116 00:07:08,828 --> 00:07:11,764 listening to our advice. >> Nick: She's shutting us out 117 00:07:11,831 --> 00:07:14,400 when she needs us the most. >> Nikki: [ Sighs ] 118 00:07:14,467 --> 00:07:18,304 You know, she's a grown woman. She has been through some 119 00:07:18,371 --> 00:07:21,440 incredibly tough times. She could have shut down 120 00:07:21,507 --> 00:07:24,877 entirely after everything that happened with J.T., but she 121 00:07:24,944 --> 00:07:27,046 didn't. She pulled herself together. 122 00:07:27,113 --> 00:07:30,283 >> Nick: Then Billy came into her life, and that fell apart. 123 00:07:30,349 --> 00:07:33,553 >> Nikki: Then she managed to open her heart again. 124 00:07:33,619 --> 00:07:38,758 >> Nick: And in walked Ashland. >> Nikki: You know, she likes to 125 00:07:38,825 --> 00:07:42,395 promote this image that she's tough, but that's all it is, 126 00:07:42,461 --> 00:07:45,531 is an image. She's led by her emotions, just 127 00:07:45,598 --> 00:07:48,668 like the rest of us. >> Nick: Hatred is an emotion 128 00:07:48,734 --> 00:07:51,170 she should hang onto as far as Ashland is concerned. 129 00:07:51,237 --> 00:07:52,805 >> Nikki: Believe me. I hear you. 130 00:07:52,872 --> 00:07:56,943 But how many times have you forgiven Phyllis or Sharon? 131 00:07:57,009 --> 00:08:01,414 How many times have I done that with Victor? 132 00:08:01,480 --> 00:08:04,750 Letting go of love is one of the most difficult things anyone can 133 00:08:04,817 --> 00:08:07,086 do. >> Nick: So, what are we 134 00:08:07,153 --> 00:08:09,689 supposed to do, Mom? Just sit around and cross our 135 00:08:09,755 --> 00:08:12,491 fingers and hope that Ashland doesn't hurt her anymore? 136 00:08:12,558 --> 00:08:15,428 >> Nikki: Well, darling, I don't know what else we can do. 137 00:08:15,494 --> 00:08:17,930 >> Nick: How did you leave things with her? 138 00:08:17,997 --> 00:08:21,968 >> Nikki: She said she wanted her space, so I gave it to her. 139 00:08:22,034 --> 00:08:26,439 But I'm concerned because I haven't heard from her since 140 00:08:26,505 --> 00:08:31,811 last night. >> Victoria: This situation with 141 00:08:31,878 --> 00:08:34,881 my family has become untenable. You know, they're never gonna 142 00:08:34,947 --> 00:08:38,117 stop trying to interfere in my personal life or allow me to 143 00:08:38,184 --> 00:08:41,854 make my own choices. It was my decision whether or 144 00:08:41,921 --> 00:08:46,893 not I wanted to forgive you and if I believe that you truly love 145 00:08:46,959 --> 00:08:50,796 me. >> Ashland: I'm so glad you've 146 00:08:50,863 --> 00:08:53,666 realized that I do. >> Victoria: And if I try to go 147 00:08:53,733 --> 00:08:57,370 to them with this decision, you know they're not going to accept 148 00:08:57,436 --> 00:08:59,071 it. They're gonna try to manipulate 149 00:08:59,138 --> 00:09:00,806 the situation to try to drive us apart. 150 00:09:00,873 --> 00:09:03,209 >> Ashland: We're not gonna let that happen. 151 00:09:03,276 --> 00:09:05,811 >> Victoria: [ Sighs ] I'm so sick and tired of them 152 00:09:05,878 --> 00:09:09,382 trying to control me. Sometimes it feels like I can't 153 00:09:09,448 --> 00:09:13,019 breathe anymore. [ Cellphone rings ] 154 00:09:13,085 --> 00:09:18,090 [ Sighs ] Yes, it's my mother. 155 00:09:18,157 --> 00:09:22,295 I'm sure she's wondering if I'm doing anything impetuous or 156 00:09:22,361 --> 00:09:25,998 human or enjoyable. I wish you could have seen them 157 00:09:26,065 --> 00:09:30,403 trying to convince me to stay at the ranch last night. 158 00:09:30,469 --> 00:09:33,105 >> Ashland: I'm sure they were afraid you would find your way 159 00:09:33,172 --> 00:09:35,341 back to me. >> Victoria: That's childish. 160 00:09:35,408 --> 00:09:38,210 It's absolutely ridiculous. Completely omitting the fact 161 00:09:38,277 --> 00:09:41,047 that my father used his power and his influence to try to keep 162 00:09:41,113 --> 00:09:43,816 you away from your son, to pressure you into leaving town. 163 00:09:43,883 --> 00:09:48,020 It's totally inexcusable. [ Cellphone rings ] 164 00:09:48,087 --> 00:09:54,360 [ Sighs ] >> Ashland: Victor? 165 00:09:54,427 --> 00:09:56,562 >> Victoria: I don't want to talk to him, either. 166 00:09:56,629 --> 00:09:58,197 >> Ashland: It might be important. 167 00:09:58,264 --> 00:10:00,967 >> Victoria: Well, I'm sure that he just wants to make sure that 168 00:10:01,033 --> 00:10:03,669 I'm dutifully accepting what he's done for the good of me and 169 00:10:03,736 --> 00:10:06,038 of course for the good of my family. 170 00:10:06,105 --> 00:10:09,041 >> Ashland: Well, you might be missing out on a rousing speech. 171 00:10:09,108 --> 00:10:10,710 >> Victoria: I don't care! I don't want to hear it anymore. 172 00:10:10,776 --> 00:10:18,718 It's all been lies. The only thing I want is I want 173 00:10:18,784 --> 00:10:23,356 to start over, away from Newman, away from this place, away from 174 00:10:23,422 --> 00:10:28,060 all of the people. And I don't want to just 175 00:10:28,127 --> 00:10:33,232 imagine it this time. I actually want to do it. 176 00:10:35,868 --> 00:10:37,970 >> Ashland: You really mean that? 177 00:10:38,037 --> 00:10:42,274 >> Victoria: Yes. >> Ashland: Then we have a lot 178 00:10:42,341 --> 00:10:46,178 to discuss. >> Victoria: Yes, we do. 179 00:10:46,245 --> 00:10:48,647 >> Ashland: [ Chuckles ] 180 00:10:53,786 --> 00:10:56,288 >> Diane: So, Phyllis is all the way in Savannah? 181 00:10:56,355 --> 00:10:58,424 >> Summer: Visiting Daniel and his family. 182 00:10:58,491 --> 00:11:01,127 >> Diane: Oh, well, that's nice. I guess she's a doting 183 00:11:01,193 --> 00:11:03,729 grandmother, too. Lucy, right? 184 00:11:03,796 --> 00:11:06,532 >> Summer: I don't know anyone who spoils kids better than my 185 00:11:06,599 --> 00:11:08,501 mom. >> Diane: Oh, well, then, let 186 00:11:08,567 --> 00:11:11,170 the games begin. I have lot of time and presents 187 00:11:11,237 --> 00:11:13,539 to make up for. I promise I am going to take 188 00:11:13,606 --> 00:11:16,942 advantage of every minute I get to spend with Harrison. 189 00:11:17,009 --> 00:11:19,945 >> Kyle: Well, it turns out you might have more time to get to 190 00:11:20,012 --> 00:11:23,215 know your grandson than you originally thought. 191 00:11:23,282 --> 00:11:26,519 >> Diane: I know the other day you mentioned the possibility, 192 00:11:26,585 --> 00:11:28,687 but I didn't want to get my hopes up. 193 00:11:28,754 --> 00:11:31,657 >> Kyle: Well, it was in the preliminary stages. 194 00:11:31,724 --> 00:11:34,527 Everything was very hush-hush. >> Summer: But we can talk about 195 00:11:34,593 --> 00:11:37,029 it now. Jabot may be making an offer to 196 00:11:37,096 --> 00:11:40,566 purchase Marchetti, in which case we would move the fashion 197 00:11:40,633 --> 00:11:44,003 house from Milan to Genoa City. >> Diane: That's incredible! 198 00:11:44,070 --> 00:11:45,971 Wow! Oh, and this is why you said 199 00:11:46,038 --> 00:11:48,908 you wouldn't have to give up your dream job to move back 200 00:11:48,974 --> 00:11:51,010 home. This is a bold move for Jabot. 201 00:11:51,077 --> 00:11:53,045 >> Kyle: Mm. It was all Summer's brilliant 202 00:11:53,112 --> 00:11:54,780 idea. >> Summer: Well, I can't take 203 00:11:54,847 --> 00:11:56,982 all the credit. You put together a presentation 204 00:11:57,049 --> 00:11:59,952 for the board that is so layered and exciting that it deserves an 205 00:12:00,019 --> 00:12:01,987 award. >> Kyle: Eh, she's biased. 206 00:12:02,054 --> 00:12:04,924 >> Summer: No, I'm not. Jack thinks it's brilliant, too. 207 00:12:04,990 --> 00:12:06,859 >> Kyle: The pitch is this morning. 208 00:12:06,926 --> 00:12:08,861 So, fingers crossed we get approval. 209 00:12:08,928 --> 00:12:12,164 >> Diane: I'll cross mine, too. Just know. 210 00:12:12,231 --> 00:12:15,634 I am so very proud of you. This is wonderful. 211 00:12:15,701 --> 00:12:18,904 When I think of you moving back here and being able to be part 212 00:12:18,971 --> 00:12:22,041 of your life, I...oh, I don't want to be one of those people 213 00:12:22,108 --> 00:12:25,044 who cries in public, but... >> Kyle: No, no, it's okay. 214 00:12:25,111 --> 00:12:30,916 >> Diane: Ah, I'm just so happy, you know, for you and for me. 215 00:12:30,983 --> 00:12:35,821 You are so young, and yet you've accomplished so much. 216 00:12:35,888 --> 00:12:40,025 This news is more than I ever dreamed of. 217 00:12:40,092 --> 00:12:48,434 Tell me all about Marchetti. >> Victoria: I do believe that 218 00:12:48,501 --> 00:12:51,337 you fell in love with me as deeply as you claim. 219 00:12:51,403 --> 00:12:55,341 And I know that it wasn't part of your plan. 220 00:12:55,407 --> 00:12:59,712 I know that this was probably the last thing that you ever 221 00:12:59,778 --> 00:13:04,250 expected to happen, just like I never expected to forgive you 222 00:13:04,316 --> 00:13:11,390 for lying to me. But I love you. 223 00:13:11,457 --> 00:13:17,163 The love that I have for you is undeniable, and it's so strong. 224 00:13:17,229 --> 00:13:19,398 I know you. I know your quirks. 225 00:13:19,465 --> 00:13:22,768 I know your flaws. I know even a few of your 226 00:13:22,835 --> 00:13:28,641 triggers. But it's a part of who you are, 227 00:13:28,707 --> 00:13:35,948 and I love you, all of you. >> Ashland: Well, acceptance is 228 00:13:36,015 --> 00:13:38,684 one thing, but wanting to run away with me, that's -- 229 00:13:38,751 --> 00:13:42,688 >> Victoria: Away with you, yes. Away from the constraints and 230 00:13:42,755 --> 00:13:48,627 the burden of my family. I know you probably question my 231 00:13:48,694 --> 00:13:52,331 sincerity after I lied to you to try to get you to take that 232 00:13:52,398 --> 00:13:59,405 payoff, what you did. But this time I mean it. 233 00:13:59,471 --> 00:14:04,443 >> Ashland: I'll tell you what. I'm not gonna make any grand, 234 00:14:04,510 --> 00:14:08,647 sweeping promises. I'll let my actions and my love 235 00:14:08,714 --> 00:14:15,287 for you speak for themselves. But loving you means I want you 236 00:14:15,354 --> 00:14:18,757 to consider all the consequences. 237 00:14:18,824 --> 00:14:21,627 >> Victoria: I have considered them. 238 00:14:21,694 --> 00:14:25,631 It's not gonna be easy walking away from the company that I 239 00:14:25,698 --> 00:14:27,933 love. But it's worth it. 240 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:32,905 >> Ashland: I'm talking about your children. 241 00:14:32,972 --> 00:14:34,873 Billy's not gonna be happy with this. 242 00:14:34,940 --> 00:14:36,575 >> Victoria: He would never keep me from seeing them. 243 00:14:36,642 --> 00:14:39,111 >> Ashland: Are you sure about that? 244 00:14:39,178 --> 00:14:41,981 Victor orchestrated a restraining order against me, 245 00:14:42,047 --> 00:14:44,650 and Kyle went right along with it. 246 00:14:44,717 --> 00:14:49,121 Are you certain that Billy's gonna be okay with me spending 247 00:14:49,188 --> 00:14:54,927 time with his kids? >> Victoria: Don't worry about 248 00:14:54,994 --> 00:14:56,929 Billy. I'm sure that we'll be able to 249 00:14:56,996 --> 00:15:01,267 come up with some sort of an arrangement. 250 00:15:01,333 --> 00:15:04,803 >> Ashland: Okay. And what about your parents? 251 00:15:04,870 --> 00:15:07,673 What about Nick? >> Victoria: [ Scoffs ] 252 00:15:07,740 --> 00:15:12,244 Well, they'll either accept that my love for you has brought me 253 00:15:12,311 --> 00:15:16,382 to a place of forgiveness, or they won't. 254 00:15:16,448 --> 00:15:19,618 I can't keep trying to convince them. 255 00:15:19,685 --> 00:15:22,855 >> Ashland: A wise decision. It would be a pointless 256 00:15:22,921 --> 00:15:25,724 exercise. [ Both laugh ] 257 00:15:25,791 --> 00:15:28,060 >> Victoria: Of course it's a wise decision because I am the 258 00:15:28,127 --> 00:15:30,896 smartest woman that you know. >> Ashland: [ Laughs ] 259 00:15:30,963 --> 00:15:40,372 Yes, you are. Listen, um... 260 00:15:40,439 --> 00:15:44,877 When you declare your independence from your family, 261 00:15:44,943 --> 00:15:48,347 I would suggest that you leave me out of it altogether. 262 00:15:48,414 --> 00:15:52,217 One mention of my name might trigger a reaction from them 263 00:15:52,284 --> 00:15:58,223 that you might not be prepared for. 264 00:15:58,290 --> 00:16:00,326 >> Adam: Look -- we just have to face it, that there is nothing 265 00:16:00,392 --> 00:16:03,062 any of us can do to stop Ashland's drive to be with 266 00:16:03,128 --> 00:16:06,131 Victoria. >> Victor: That seems to be the 267 00:16:06,198 --> 00:16:08,801 case, doesn't it? >> Adam: Well, the only person 268 00:16:08,867 --> 00:16:11,837 that can persuade him to leave town or convince him to stay is 269 00:16:11,904 --> 00:16:15,607 her, and I have a strong suspicion that she wants him 270 00:16:15,674 --> 00:16:20,279 to stick around. >> Victor: [ Chuckles ] 271 00:16:20,346 --> 00:16:23,716 That fits your narrative, doesn't it? 272 00:16:23,782 --> 00:16:26,352 You don't think Victoria should be running the company anymore 273 00:16:26,418 --> 00:16:29,922 because she's involved with Ashland Locke. 274 00:16:29,988 --> 00:16:33,892 Think again, son. >> Adam: My ambitions are not 275 00:16:33,959 --> 00:16:36,328 the issue here. You're refusing to see what's 276 00:16:36,395 --> 00:16:38,964 right in front of your face -- that Victoria is still in love 277 00:16:39,031 --> 00:16:42,534 with Ashland Locke, and this trip that you planned for her to 278 00:16:42,601 --> 00:16:46,004 get away so she could get over Locke may have just done the 279 00:16:46,071 --> 00:16:50,409 opposite and may have just made her want him even more. 280 00:16:50,476 --> 00:16:53,512 So, what do you think we should do now? 281 00:17:08,293 --> 00:17:09,628 >> Jack: Hey, there. How was your run? 282 00:17:09,695 --> 00:17:11,263 >> Allie: Hi. It was fantastic. 283 00:17:11,330 --> 00:17:13,866 I love going out there. It gets my endorphins going -- 284 00:17:13,932 --> 00:17:15,667 perfect way for a reset. >> Jack: I know the feeling 285 00:17:15,734 --> 00:17:17,369 well. I was a runner for a lot of 286 00:17:17,436 --> 00:17:19,605 years. Now I have to do exercises 287 00:17:19,671 --> 00:17:23,976 kinder to my knees. [ Groans ] 288 00:17:24,042 --> 00:17:26,945 Hey, it's not a big deal. I can still hold my own on a 289 00:17:27,012 --> 00:17:28,347 tennis court. >> Allie: Oh, no, it's not that. 290 00:17:28,414 --> 00:17:32,518 It's just, um, my dad and I used to go running together. 291 00:17:32,584 --> 00:17:35,354 >> Jack: Is that right? >> Allie: Yeah, he had to stop 292 00:17:35,421 --> 00:17:39,224 because of his knees. >> Jack: Uh-huh. 293 00:17:39,291 --> 00:17:43,162 I'm terribly sorry. Genetics? >> Allie: Yeah, probably. 294 00:17:43,228 --> 00:17:45,597 >> Jack: Well, I have two things to say. 295 00:17:45,664 --> 00:17:49,034 I apologize for messing up your running with your dad, though 296 00:17:49,101 --> 00:17:52,671 I'm sure you found other ways to spend time together, and second, 297 00:17:52,738 --> 00:17:55,073 think about stretching. I'm telling you. 298 00:17:55,140 --> 00:17:57,709 Knee pain is no joke. >> Allie: I got to find a backup 299 00:17:57,776 --> 00:17:59,378 exercise that's easier on the joints. 300 00:17:59,445 --> 00:18:01,680 >> Jack: You know what? There's a new Pilates place 301 00:18:01,747 --> 00:18:04,316 opening opposite Chancellor Park on Main Street, brand-new. 302 00:18:04,383 --> 00:18:06,852 You should check it out. You're gonna be in town a little 303 00:18:06,919 --> 00:18:09,087 while. >> Allie: Pilates? Okay. 304 00:18:09,154 --> 00:18:12,825 Okay, I will...if someone from the family joins me. 305 00:18:12,891 --> 00:18:16,462 My priority is getting to know all of you guys better. 306 00:18:16,528 --> 00:18:19,531 >> Jack: Well, I love the sound of that, and whatever you want 307 00:18:19,598 --> 00:18:23,035 to see, whatever you want to do, I promise you, someone will want 308 00:18:23,101 --> 00:18:25,804 to accompany you. >> Allie: You know Ashley's 309 00:18:25,871 --> 00:18:28,373 taking me to the Jabot lab this afternoon? 310 00:18:28,440 --> 00:18:31,577 >> Jack: Wow! I remember the first time I took 311 00:18:31,643 --> 00:18:34,179 Keemo there. >> Allie: The lab where he 312 00:18:34,246 --> 00:18:35,347 worked? >> Jack: Yep. 313 00:18:35,414 --> 00:18:37,783 >> Allie: How did that happen? How did he get hired? 314 00:18:37,850 --> 00:18:40,752 >> Jack: Well, that's easy. He loved the place. 315 00:18:40,819 --> 00:18:44,690 No, he was a very curious mind. He -- he always wanted to know 316 00:18:44,756 --> 00:18:47,693 all the details on how our products were made, including 317 00:18:47,759 --> 00:18:50,362 the fragrances. Yeah, he took special interest 318 00:18:50,429 --> 00:18:56,602 there, and it was clear early on he had a real natural ability 319 00:18:56,668 --> 00:18:59,371 with chemistry. So, I encouraged Ashley to hire 320 00:18:59,438 --> 00:19:02,908 him part-time as her assistant, and before long he gave up his 321 00:19:02,975 --> 00:19:06,178 job working at the family restaurant and came to work for 322 00:19:06,245 --> 00:19:09,348 her full-time. >> Allie: God, I wonder what 323 00:19:09,414 --> 00:19:12,518 that was like for him. >> Jack: He had an infectious 324 00:19:12,584 --> 00:19:15,153 joy and enthusiasm about the work. 325 00:19:15,220 --> 00:19:17,256 I'm sure if you asked him, he would tell you -- 326 00:19:17,322 --> 00:19:19,658 >> Allie: That it wasn't work at all. 327 00:19:19,725 --> 00:19:23,529 >> Jack: Yeah, we're definitely talking about the same guy. 328 00:19:25,764 --> 00:19:28,667 >> Summer: After I did more investigating, we realized that 329 00:19:28,734 --> 00:19:31,537 Marchetti needed financial restructuring in order to stay 330 00:19:31,603 --> 00:19:33,605 afloat. So, Kyle and I started kicking 331 00:19:33,672 --> 00:19:36,608 around the idea of Jabot using this as an opportunity to get 332 00:19:36,675 --> 00:19:39,444 back into the fashion business. >> Kyle: It's a bold move. 333 00:19:39,511 --> 00:19:41,647 And Marchetti is a big fish. It'll take some work. 334 00:19:41,713 --> 00:19:43,348 >> Summer: But we're a good team. 335 00:19:43,415 --> 00:19:45,384 >> Kyle: The best. >> Diane: [ Laughs ] 336 00:19:45,450 --> 00:19:47,819 I'm so excited for you. >> Summer: Well, nothing's 337 00:19:47,886 --> 00:19:50,522 written into stone until we get approval from the board. 338 00:19:50,589 --> 00:19:52,791 >> Diane: Oh, they'll love the idea. 339 00:19:52,858 --> 00:19:55,227 They have to. It's genius. >> Summer: Hopefully. 340 00:19:55,294 --> 00:19:57,596 >> Diane: Yes, and this is going to be another big move for 341 00:19:57,663 --> 00:20:01,567 you...again. So, if there's anything I can do 342 00:20:01,633 --> 00:20:06,371 to help ease the transition, I'm right here. 343 00:20:06,438 --> 00:20:09,441 >> Summer: Thank you. >> Diane: Well, yeah, that's 344 00:20:09,508 --> 00:20:13,946 what family does, or should do. I wish I could go back in time 345 00:20:14,012 --> 00:20:18,250 and be there for you for all these big milestones 346 00:20:18,317 --> 00:20:22,688 and even the quiet, everyday ones, like watching your sports 347 00:20:22,754 --> 00:20:26,725 or picking you up from school. But [Sighs] I want you to know 348 00:20:26,792 --> 00:20:30,829 that I want to be there for you now. 349 00:20:30,896 --> 00:20:33,932 >> Kyle: Well, assuming everything goes well, we will 350 00:20:33,999 --> 00:20:38,437 have plenty on our plates and welcome all the help we can get. 351 00:20:38,503 --> 00:20:41,239 >> Ashland: Ah, nice to see you, Diane. 352 00:20:41,306 --> 00:20:43,308 >> Diane: Hello, Ashland. >> Ashland: Hello, Summer, Kyle. 353 00:20:43,375 --> 00:20:45,377 >> Summer: Is there something that we can help you with? 354 00:20:45,444 --> 00:20:50,048 >> Ashland: Well, I just wanted you to know that I'm aware that 355 00:20:50,115 --> 00:20:52,851 you weren't the one behind the restraining order, keeping me 356 00:20:52,918 --> 00:20:58,290 from seeing Harrison. >> Adam: Look -- all I'm saying 357 00:20:58,357 --> 00:21:01,526 is that you need to be prepared. Ashland still has a hold on 358 00:21:01,593 --> 00:21:03,762 Victoria. >> Victor: There's no way that 359 00:21:03,829 --> 00:21:06,198 she will be pulled back into that man's clutches again. 360 00:21:06,264 --> 00:21:10,035 >> Adam: Please tell me one time she hasn't been confronted with 361 00:21:10,102 --> 00:21:13,171 the truth about Ashland and run back into his arms. 362 00:21:13,238 --> 00:21:15,607 Why do you think anything is gonna be different now? 363 00:21:15,674 --> 00:21:20,879 >> Victor: Because she's too smart...too strong to fall for 364 00:21:20,946 --> 00:21:25,817 that man's bull again. [ Cellphone rings ] 365 00:21:29,721 --> 00:21:34,726 >> Adam: Everything alright? >> Victor: She wants to meet in 366 00:21:34,793 --> 00:21:39,064 her office, and she wants me to bring you along. 367 00:21:45,270 --> 00:21:48,407 >> Nikki: Did you just get the same text I did? 368 00:21:48,473 --> 00:21:52,044 >> Nick: From Vic, asking us to meet her in the office? 369 00:21:52,110 --> 00:21:54,479 I wonder what that's about. >> Nikki: I don't know. 370 00:21:54,546 --> 00:22:00,285 But I have a bad feeling about this. 371 00:22:09,327 --> 00:22:11,329 >> "The Young and the Restless" will continue. 372 00:22:30,382 --> 00:22:32,150 >> Allie: So, on my runs, I've been listening to this new 373 00:22:32,217 --> 00:22:33,452 podcast. >> Jack: Uh-huh. 374 00:22:33,518 --> 00:22:34,986 What's it called? >> Allie: It's called 375 00:22:35,053 --> 00:22:37,389 "The Grinning Soul." >> Jack: "The Grinning Soul" -- 376 00:22:37,456 --> 00:22:39,357 oh, I like the name. >> Allie: Mm-hmm. 377 00:22:39,424 --> 00:22:40,492 >> Jack: No, I never heard of it. 378 00:22:40,559 --> 00:22:42,728 What's it about? >> Allie: All sorts of things. 379 00:22:42,794 --> 00:22:46,131 The host talks about everything from insomnia to feeling out of 380 00:22:46,198 --> 00:22:48,300 place. But right now I'm listening to 381 00:22:48,366 --> 00:22:51,603 this great episode about whether you should follow your bliss 382 00:22:51,670 --> 00:22:54,773 versus having, like, a game plan for your career and life. 383 00:22:54,840 --> 00:22:57,409 >> Jack: Interesting. >> Allie: Yeah. 384 00:22:57,476 --> 00:23:00,579 I'm curious. Where do you fall between that? 385 00:23:00,645 --> 00:23:06,184 >> Jack: Um...I'm all for people finding happiness and fun after 386 00:23:06,251 --> 00:23:09,221 they develop a really good game plan. 387 00:23:09,287 --> 00:23:11,022 >> Allie: Exactly! Okay, I know. 388 00:23:11,089 --> 00:23:13,859 Otherwise, it's like whatever happens, happens, right? 389 00:23:13,925 --> 00:23:16,027 >> Jack: So, who's on the other side of this argument? 390 00:23:16,094 --> 00:23:18,997 >> Allie: Sharon, your friend from the coffeehouse. 391 00:23:19,064 --> 00:23:21,566 Yeah, she's pretty cool. >> Jack: Yeah, she is. 392 00:23:21,633 --> 00:23:26,638 She's a very special lady and apparently a fan of the, uh, 393 00:23:26,705 --> 00:23:31,276 "The Grinning Soul." >> Allie: Okay, it was actually 394 00:23:31,343 --> 00:23:34,146 her son Noah. >> Jack: Oh, Noah. 395 00:23:34,212 --> 00:23:35,714 Yeah, you've mentioned him before. 396 00:23:35,781 --> 00:23:37,849 >> Allie: Yeah, he's pretty cool. 397 00:23:37,916 --> 00:23:40,552 Turns out we're both listeners. >> Jack: Noah's a pretty 398 00:23:40,619 --> 00:23:43,321 interesting guy. And I would think on the 399 00:23:43,388 --> 00:23:47,759 finding-your-bliss front, his artist personality might lean 400 00:23:47,826 --> 00:23:51,196 that way, frustrating though that might be. 401 00:23:51,263 --> 00:23:54,766 >> Allie: Yeah, I know, right? >> Jack: Sounds like a pretty 402 00:23:54,833 --> 00:23:58,136 vibrant conversation. >> Allie: Yeah, yeah. 403 00:23:58,203 --> 00:24:00,906 It was something. Anyway, I got to go. 404 00:24:00,972 --> 00:24:03,341 Ashley's gonna meet me before we get to the lab. 405 00:24:03,408 --> 00:24:05,677 >> Jack: Wait. She's not picking you up at the 406 00:24:05,744 --> 00:24:07,946 house? >> Allie: Oh, well, we're 407 00:24:08,013 --> 00:24:10,849 meeting at the coffeehouse. >> Jack: Oh. 408 00:24:10,916 --> 00:24:13,718 >> Allie: Yeah, it's a central location. 409 00:24:13,785 --> 00:24:16,421 >> Jack: Yeah, yeah, and if you go there, you're likely to run 410 00:24:16,488 --> 00:24:22,627 into the best coffee in town. >> Allie: Okay, Jack. 411 00:24:22,694 --> 00:24:26,998 I'm gonna see you later. >> Jack: [ Laughs ] 412 00:24:27,065 --> 00:24:30,669 Bye! >> Allie: See you later. 413 00:24:32,938 --> 00:24:36,741 [ Door closes ] >> Kyle: I've got nothing to say 414 00:24:36,808 --> 00:24:39,344 to you, Ashland. >> Ashland: It's a hell of a 415 00:24:39,411 --> 00:24:43,315 thing, you know, to be told that I can no longer have any contact 416 00:24:43,381 --> 00:24:45,350 with this boy that I have loved for so long. 417 00:24:45,417 --> 00:24:48,353 Now, it makes sense that Victor would do something like that. 418 00:24:48,420 --> 00:24:51,156 It's right up his alley, manipulating the legal system. 419 00:24:51,223 --> 00:24:55,093 But what I find appalling is that you would go along with it 420 00:24:55,160 --> 00:24:58,730 so easily, that you would put Harrison in a potentially 421 00:24:58,797 --> 00:25:02,634 painful situation so you could help Victor Newman exact his 422 00:25:02,701 --> 00:25:05,270 revenge. >> Kyle: What's appalling is a 423 00:25:05,337 --> 00:25:09,074 father telling his son he has a terminal illness, then pushing 424 00:25:09,140 --> 00:25:12,611 him to move overseas so he doesn't witness your so-called 425 00:25:12,677 --> 00:25:15,113 "demise." >> Ashland: I'm leaving town. 426 00:25:15,180 --> 00:25:18,717 I would like to see Harrison before I go just to say goodbye. 427 00:25:18,783 --> 00:25:22,354 >> Kyle: Not a chance. >> Ashland: So, to be clear, you 428 00:25:22,420 --> 00:25:25,957 are prioritizing your desire to punish me over what's best for 429 00:25:26,024 --> 00:25:28,994 Harrison. >> Kyle: I will always put 430 00:25:29,060 --> 00:25:32,731 my son's well-being first. That's why I'm doing this. 431 00:25:32,797 --> 00:25:36,167 My willingness to go along with this restraining order has 432 00:25:36,234 --> 00:25:39,271 nothing to do with Victor's animosity towards you and 433 00:25:39,337 --> 00:25:42,774 everything to do with how poisonous you are. 434 00:25:42,841 --> 00:25:49,247 I will always protect Harrison from that. 435 00:25:49,314 --> 00:25:51,950 >> Summer: It's done. There is no need to discuss this 436 00:25:52,017 --> 00:25:55,754 any further. We need to get to work. 437 00:25:55,820 --> 00:25:58,290 >> Kyle: Yeah. You're right. 438 00:25:58,356 --> 00:26:00,125 I'm sorry. We have to go. >> Diane: Uh, no, I-I 439 00:26:00,191 --> 00:26:01,726 understand. I'll get myself back to the 440 00:26:01,793 --> 00:26:05,730 Athletic Club. >> Kyle: Thanks. 441 00:26:09,267 --> 00:26:15,807 >> Diane: [ Sighs ] That couldn't have been easy. 442 00:26:15,874 --> 00:26:19,644 >> Ashland: It was not. >> Diane: For what it's worth, 443 00:26:19,711 --> 00:26:21,680 I'm sorry you're going through this. 444 00:26:21,746 --> 00:26:25,684 >> Ashland: It's worth a lot. Thank you. 445 00:26:25,750 --> 00:26:27,919 >> Diane: I'm sure there are plenty of people in this town 446 00:26:27,986 --> 00:26:30,555 who would pay for the pleasure of slapping me with a 447 00:26:30,622 --> 00:26:33,525 restraining order -- what they wouldn't give to keep me from 448 00:26:33,591 --> 00:26:35,393 reclaiming a place in Kyle's life. 449 00:26:35,460 --> 00:26:38,964 I'm just lucky that he's a strong and independent thinker. 450 00:26:39,030 --> 00:26:42,734 He doesn't allow other people to tell him how to feel or act. 451 00:26:42,801 --> 00:26:47,906 >> Ashland: There's a real power in taking that stance. 452 00:26:47,973 --> 00:26:49,941 It can come as a shock to people who are used to getting their 453 00:26:50,008 --> 00:26:57,282 way. >> Victor: Hello, sweetheart. 454 00:26:57,349 --> 00:27:02,053 >> Victoria: Hello, Dad. [ Door closes ] 455 00:27:02,120 --> 00:27:04,389 >> Victor: I was getting concerned when you didn't answer 456 00:27:04,456 --> 00:27:06,791 the phone. >> Victoria: Well, I've been 457 00:27:06,858 --> 00:27:10,328 doing a lot of thinking. I needed to frame my thoughts 458 00:27:10,395 --> 00:27:14,299 before I shared them with you. >> Adam: Well, I'm just honored 459 00:27:14,366 --> 00:27:17,335 to have been included. >> Victoria: This is something 460 00:27:17,402 --> 00:27:20,405 that the entire family needs to hear, regardless of how you and 461 00:27:20,472 --> 00:27:23,742 I feel about one another. >> Nick: We miss something? 462 00:27:23,808 --> 00:27:28,146 >> Victor: No, we just got here. >> Victoria: Thank you all for 463 00:27:28,213 --> 00:27:30,782 coming. I know that you all have very 464 00:27:30,849 --> 00:27:34,652 busy lives -- busy running around behind my back, pulling 465 00:27:34,719 --> 00:27:39,224 strings and making things happen that I would never approve of, 466 00:27:39,290 --> 00:27:43,261 orchestrating events so that the world spins exactly the way 467 00:27:43,328 --> 00:27:45,063 you want it to. Right, Dad? 468 00:27:45,130 --> 00:27:47,065 >> Victor: What are you talking about? 469 00:27:47,132 --> 00:27:49,634 >> Victoria: You know, if only I had taken more time and paid 470 00:27:49,701 --> 00:27:52,237 closer attention, I could have predicted what your next moves 471 00:27:52,303 --> 00:27:54,806 might be. I mean, after all, you and I, we 472 00:27:54,873 --> 00:27:57,008 think a lot alike. >> Victor: Not lately, 473 00:27:57,075 --> 00:27:59,778 unfortunately. >> Victoria: You wanted Ashland 474 00:27:59,844 --> 00:28:01,780 gone. You wanted to eliminate any 475 00:28:01,846 --> 00:28:04,149 reason that he might have to stick around. 476 00:28:04,215 --> 00:28:07,352 I'm sure that Michael was probably just salivating when 477 00:28:07,419 --> 00:28:10,388 you told him the plan. He had that restraining order 478 00:28:10,455 --> 00:28:13,324 filed in no time flat. He probably had the judge on 479 00:28:13,391 --> 00:28:15,493 speed dial, ready to push it through. 480 00:28:15,560 --> 00:28:18,763 Those wheels of justice, they never spin faster than they do 481 00:28:18,830 --> 00:28:21,032 when Victor Newman is footing the bill. 482 00:28:21,099 --> 00:28:26,137 You, Dad, you -- you, who always preached to us and talked to us 483 00:28:26,204 --> 00:28:30,942 about the importance of family, you cut Ashland off from his 484 00:28:31,009 --> 00:28:33,578 son. This time you've just gone too 485 00:28:33,645 --> 00:28:36,714 far. 486 00:28:45,090 --> 00:28:46,958 >> Summer: The presentation went really well. 487 00:28:47,025 --> 00:28:48,526 >> Jack: I'll say! It was electric. 488 00:28:48,593 --> 00:28:50,962 >> Summer: We haven't pitched like that together in forever. 489 00:28:51,029 --> 00:28:53,031 >> Kyle: Turns out we still have our same rhythm. 490 00:28:53,098 --> 00:28:55,366 >> Jack: I'm telling you. Once you left the room, the 491 00:28:55,433 --> 00:28:58,269 board of directors ran out of superlatives talking about your 492 00:28:58,336 --> 00:29:00,305 presentation. That's why they voted yes. 493 00:29:00,371 --> 00:29:03,708 >> Kyle: Unanimously. >> Summer: Which is fantastic. 494 00:29:03,775 --> 00:29:06,744 It's everything I've been wanting. 495 00:29:06,811 --> 00:29:08,079 >> Kyle: We still have our work cut out for us. 496 00:29:08,146 --> 00:29:10,515 We have to pitch to Angelina Marchetti. 497 00:29:10,582 --> 00:29:12,417 >> Jack: Which she's still on board with this, yes? 498 00:29:12,484 --> 00:29:15,186 >> Summer: One-hundred percent. When I told her just how bad 499 00:29:15,253 --> 00:29:18,056 things have gotten and how much money it was gonna take to dig 500 00:29:18,123 --> 00:29:20,892 her out, she was fully on board. She's gonna welcome this chance 501 00:29:20,959 --> 00:29:23,495 to save her company, especially since Jabot's terms are more 502 00:29:23,561 --> 00:29:26,397 than fair. >> Jack: That's what I want to 503 00:29:26,464 --> 00:29:28,333 hear. >> Summer: Is this really 504 00:29:28,399 --> 00:29:29,567 happening? >> Kyle: Mm-hmm. 505 00:29:29,634 --> 00:29:32,203 >> Summer: That we're gonna be able to work together as a team 506 00:29:32,270 --> 00:29:34,506 again in Genoa City with our friends and our family? 507 00:29:34,572 --> 00:29:37,041 >> Jack: Keep in mind, this transition means a lot of late 508 00:29:37,108 --> 00:29:39,310 nights, a lot of long days. >> Kyle: We wouldn't have it any 509 00:29:39,377 --> 00:29:41,446 other way. >> Summer: And if I can just 510 00:29:41,513 --> 00:29:45,083 figure out a way to get my mom and Diane to peacefully coexist, 511 00:29:45,150 --> 00:29:52,557 everything would be perfect. >> Ashland: It's just so 512 00:29:52,624 --> 00:29:55,293 frustrating -- no recourse, no way to fight this. 513 00:29:55,360 --> 00:29:58,596 >> Diane: You don't seem like the type of man who's used to 514 00:29:58,663 --> 00:30:01,432 hearing the word "no." [ Both laugh ] 515 00:30:01,499 --> 00:30:04,836 >> Ashland: You're right. I don't have much experience 516 00:30:04,903 --> 00:30:08,540 with feeling helpless, which is ironic, considering the fact 517 00:30:08,606 --> 00:30:11,843 that I put myself in this position by pretending to be 518 00:30:11,910 --> 00:30:15,780 helpless against a disease. >> Diane: You did a terrible 519 00:30:15,847 --> 00:30:17,849 thing to the people you call family... 520 00:30:17,916 --> 00:30:22,420 to your wife. You told a lie that they claim 521 00:30:22,487 --> 00:30:25,290 is unforgivable. By the way, that is something 522 00:30:25,356 --> 00:30:28,359 that Victor's done countless times over the years. 523 00:30:28,426 --> 00:30:31,362 It's unfair, what he's done to you. 524 00:30:31,429 --> 00:30:35,200 >> Ashland: You know, I used to have contempt for people who 525 00:30:35,266 --> 00:30:37,535 would claim something was unfair. 526 00:30:37,602 --> 00:30:41,372 I would say to them, "Where in the hell did you come up with 527 00:30:41,439 --> 00:30:44,909 this fantasy that anything in life is fair?" 528 00:30:44,976 --> 00:30:51,049 But this -- shutting me out of this boy's life after so many 529 00:30:51,115 --> 00:30:57,322 years... I'm sorry. 530 00:30:57,388 --> 00:31:01,226 >> Diane: No, don't be. I wish there was something I 531 00:31:01,292 --> 00:31:04,395 could do to help you. But, as you know, I'm in a 532 00:31:04,462 --> 00:31:07,565 difficult situation. I've just started to rebuild my 533 00:31:07,632 --> 00:31:11,736 relationship with my own son. >> Ashland: I understand. 534 00:31:11,803 --> 00:31:15,773 I can't ask you to jeopardize your own situation by helping me 535 00:31:15,840 --> 00:31:18,409 with mine. >> Diane: Well, I hope we can 536 00:31:18,476 --> 00:31:21,012 continue being friends, despite all this. 537 00:31:21,079 --> 00:31:23,715 >> Ashland: Well, that would be nice. 538 00:31:23,781 --> 00:31:25,917 But I'm afraid it won't be possible. 539 00:31:25,984 --> 00:31:29,520 >> Diane: Oh? >> Ashland: I meant what I said. 540 00:31:29,587 --> 00:31:35,360 I'm leaving town very soon. >> Victoria: Before Mom and I 541 00:31:35,426 --> 00:31:37,729 went away, I begged you to leave Ashland alone. 542 00:31:37,795 --> 00:31:42,367 He was focused on protecting his relationship with his son. 543 00:31:42,433 --> 00:31:46,271 He had moved on. >> Nick: No, he hadn't, Vic. 544 00:31:46,337 --> 00:31:49,907 We paid him a fortune to leave us alone, but he stuck around, 545 00:31:49,974 --> 00:31:52,644 planning God knows what. >> Victoria: So, you of all 546 00:31:52,710 --> 00:31:55,446 people are alright with Ashland having his son ripped away from 547 00:31:55,513 --> 00:31:56,914 him. >> Nick: Vic, he practically 548 00:31:56,981 --> 00:31:59,684 begged Kyle and Summer to take Harrison to Milan so he wouldn't 549 00:31:59,751 --> 00:32:02,353 have to see him in the late stages of his nonexistent 550 00:32:02,420 --> 00:32:04,122 illness. >> Victoria: He loves that 551 00:32:04,188 --> 00:32:07,759 little boy. And Dad -- Dad knows it. 552 00:32:07,825 --> 00:32:11,396 That restraining order wasn't just to eliminate any legitimate 553 00:32:11,462 --> 00:32:13,631 reason for Ashland to stay in town. 554 00:32:13,698 --> 00:32:18,036 Dad wanted to hurt him in the harshest and most painful way 555 00:32:18,102 --> 00:32:22,907 possible. Well, congratulations, Dad. 556 00:32:22,974 --> 00:32:25,643 >> Victor: Do you honestly think I regret for one moment what 557 00:32:25,710 --> 00:32:28,346 I've done to that bastard? He has finally reaped what he 558 00:32:28,413 --> 00:32:30,982 has sown! And as far as that little boy is 559 00:32:31,049 --> 00:32:34,952 concerned, Harrison, he's better off without that bastard in his 560 00:32:35,019 --> 00:32:38,356 life! >> Adam: Why do you even care, 561 00:32:38,423 --> 00:32:40,992 Victoria? >> Nikki: He seems determined to 562 00:32:41,059 --> 00:32:43,528 stay in town and cause problems for everybody. 563 00:32:43,594 --> 00:32:45,630 That little boy should be protected. 564 00:32:45,697 --> 00:32:48,633 >> Victoria: You mean me. I need protecting. 565 00:32:48,700 --> 00:32:51,436 >> Nick: Why are you passionately defending this guy 566 00:32:51,502 --> 00:32:54,439 like he's some kind of victim? >> Victoria: You have no idea 567 00:32:54,505 --> 00:32:58,576 what's best for me, Nicholas. None of you do! 568 00:32:58,643 --> 00:33:02,947 And I am so sick to death of you trying to control me and 569 00:33:03,014 --> 00:33:05,483 manipulate me. This ends now. 570 00:33:05,550 --> 00:33:07,485 I'm done. I'm leaving. 571 00:33:07,552 --> 00:33:10,321 >> Nikki: What exactly do you mean? 572 00:33:10,388 --> 00:33:13,791 >> Victor: You're leaving what? >> Victoria: I'm leaving the 573 00:33:13,858 --> 00:33:15,827 company. I'm leaving this town. 574 00:33:15,893 --> 00:33:21,132 I'm going someplace where I can start over. 575 00:33:30,875 --> 00:33:33,077 >> Jack: I'm as optimistic as anyone, but I don't think we're 576 00:33:33,144 --> 00:33:35,613 ever gonna see peace between Diane and your mother. 577 00:33:35,680 --> 00:33:37,915 >> Summer: [ Sighs ] I wish someone would tell me 578 00:33:37,982 --> 00:33:39,884 exactly what happened between those two. 579 00:33:39,951 --> 00:33:44,522 Or was it something bigger between you and my mom, because 580 00:33:44,589 --> 00:33:46,524 I feel like I'm missing some important piece -- 581 00:33:46,591 --> 00:33:49,794 >> Jack: It doesn't really matter who did what or said what 582 00:33:49,861 --> 00:33:51,062 to whom. >> Summer: I think it does. 583 00:33:51,129 --> 00:33:54,265 >> Jack: What's important right now is that we take a moment to 584 00:33:54,332 --> 00:33:58,202 appreciate all that we have. Count our many blessings, and 585 00:33:58,269 --> 00:34:01,038 they are many. You and Kyle and Harrison are 586 00:34:01,105 --> 00:34:04,409 moving back to town for good! >> Kyle: We're so excited. 587 00:34:04,475 --> 00:34:07,412 >> Jack: And Jabot is expanding. My heart is full. 588 00:34:07,478 --> 00:34:12,717 So, I think it's incumbent on all of us to hold onto those 589 00:34:12,784 --> 00:34:16,654 things and think about life moving forward. 590 00:34:19,857 --> 00:34:21,659 >> Diane: Well, it's too bad you're leaving. 591 00:34:21,726 --> 00:34:24,128 I hardly got a chance to know you. 592 00:34:24,195 --> 00:34:25,897 >> Ashland: Well, I wouldn't say that. 593 00:34:25,963 --> 00:34:28,065 We confided in each other about many of our sins. 594 00:34:28,132 --> 00:34:31,402 >> Diane: [ Laughs ] >> Ashland: I think we are 595 00:34:31,469 --> 00:34:34,472 kindred spirits. >> Diane: I guess you're right. 596 00:34:34,539 --> 00:34:36,207 Good luck on your next adventure. 597 00:34:36,274 --> 00:34:39,043 >> Ashland: I appreciate hearing that, especially from someone 598 00:34:39,110 --> 00:34:42,780 who actually means it. >> Diane: If you're ever back in 599 00:34:42,847 --> 00:34:45,817 town, if I'm still here, I'd like to buy you a drink. 600 00:34:45,883 --> 00:34:48,619 >> Ashland: I'll hold you to it. >> Diane: You know, coming back 601 00:34:48,686 --> 00:34:52,690 to Genoa City has given me a chance for a fresh start. 602 00:34:52,757 --> 00:34:56,394 I wish the same for you. >> Ashland: That's exactly why 603 00:34:56,461 --> 00:35:00,965 I'm leaving Genoa City. And I think it might be the best 604 00:35:01,032 --> 00:35:07,572 decision I've ever made. >> Victor: Will you come to your 605 00:35:07,638 --> 00:35:09,440 senses? You can't possibly mean this. 606 00:35:09,507 --> 00:35:12,677 You aren't going anywhere! >> Victoria: Oh, I can imagine 607 00:35:12,743 --> 00:35:16,080 how difficult it must be for you, Dad, trying to imagine that 608 00:35:16,147 --> 00:35:19,417 I'm not going to fall in line, and I'm not gonna do exactly 609 00:35:19,484 --> 00:35:21,519 what it is that you want me to do. 610 00:35:21,586 --> 00:35:24,889 But you know what? From now on, I am gonna live my 611 00:35:24,956 --> 00:35:27,925 life as I see fit. >> Nikki: Alright, let's just 612 00:35:27,992 --> 00:35:30,394 take a step back and talk about this. 613 00:35:30,461 --> 00:35:33,865 >> Victoria: Oh, talk. But by talk, you mean listen, 614 00:35:33,931 --> 00:35:36,868 follow directions. Well, I am so sick and tired of 615 00:35:36,934 --> 00:35:39,837 playing by your rules. Why don't you find another 616 00:35:39,904 --> 00:35:41,706 puppet? >> Nick: Vic, this is crazy, 617 00:35:41,772 --> 00:35:43,107 alright? Doesn't make sense. 618 00:35:43,174 --> 00:35:45,142 >> Victoria: I'm choosing freedom, Nicholas. 619 00:35:45,209 --> 00:35:47,778 I would think that you of all people would understand that. 620 00:35:47,845 --> 00:35:50,414 >> Nick: By choosing a man who lied to you... 621 00:35:50,481 --> 00:35:53,551 who used you, who tried to bleed this company dry? 622 00:35:53,618 --> 00:35:56,187 >> Nikki: Darling, we're just trying to understand. 623 00:35:56,254 --> 00:36:01,259 Are you talking about leaving with Ashland? 624 00:36:01,325 --> 00:36:04,362 >> Victor: Please be honest with us. 625 00:36:04,428 --> 00:36:08,332 Is Ashland Locke coercing you in any way? 626 00:36:08,399 --> 00:36:09,934 >> Victoria: You're not hearing me. 627 00:36:10,001 --> 00:36:12,837 And even if you could hear me, you wouldn't understand, 628 00:36:12,904 --> 00:36:15,373 because you never understand, and you know what? 629 00:36:15,439 --> 00:36:19,510 For the first time ever, I don't care if you understand! 630 00:36:19,577 --> 00:36:23,614 For the first time in my life, I am proclaiming my 631 00:36:23,681 --> 00:36:29,120 independence. I'm reclaiming my life. 632 00:36:29,186 --> 00:36:31,389 That's why I'm leaving. 633 00:36:39,463 --> 00:36:42,400 ♪♪ 634 00:36:42,466 --> 00:36:45,403 -- Captions by VITAC -- www.vitac.com 635 00:36:45,469 --> 00:36:48,406 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 636 00:36:48,472 --> 00:36:51,475 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 637 00:36:55,479 --> 00:36:57,982 >> Join us again for "The Young and the Restless."