1 00:00:02,869 --> 00:00:04,704 >> Nikki: Hello. >> Victoria: Hi. 2 00:00:04,771 --> 00:00:07,073 Um, I'm glad you're here. I wanted to tell you that we 3 00:00:07,140 --> 00:00:08,775 closed the deal on the project in Tokyo. 4 00:00:08,842 --> 00:00:11,878 >> Nikki: Oh, that's terrific! Congratulations. 5 00:00:11,945 --> 00:00:15,148 Why don't you reward yourself and take the rest of the day 6 00:00:15,215 --> 00:00:16,416 off? >> Victoria: Well, I would love 7 00:00:16,483 --> 00:00:19,452 to do that, but I have way too much work to catch up on. 8 00:00:19,519 --> 00:00:22,889 >> Nikki: Darling, you always have a lot of work to catch up 9 00:00:22,956 --> 00:00:25,892 on. Why don't you let your co-CEO 10 00:00:25,959 --> 00:00:29,596 take you out to Society or some other restaurant that's quieter 11 00:00:29,662 --> 00:00:31,698 and we can talk? >> Victoria: Is there something 12 00:00:31,765 --> 00:00:33,700 in particular that you'd like to discuss? 13 00:00:33,767 --> 00:00:37,637 >> Nikki: Maybe. I haven't pushed you to talk 14 00:00:37,704 --> 00:00:39,672 about the night that Ashland died because I know how 15 00:00:39,739 --> 00:00:42,909 traumatic it was for you. But I have brought it up with 16 00:00:42,976 --> 00:00:45,211 your father. >> Victoria: And? 17 00:00:45,278 --> 00:00:49,015 >> Nikki: And I still think that there is something more that I 18 00:00:49,082 --> 00:00:50,850 don't know. Whenever I bring it up to him, 19 00:00:50,917 --> 00:00:57,123 he dances around the subject. Oh, there is a secret, isn't 20 00:00:57,190 --> 00:01:01,027 there? And I think I know what it is. 21 00:01:07,133 --> 00:01:10,537 >> Sharon: Okay. >> Nick: [ Sighs ] 22 00:01:10,603 --> 00:01:13,573 I told Vick the truth about what happened to Ashland that night. 23 00:01:13,640 --> 00:01:15,074 I thought she had a right to know. 24 00:01:15,141 --> 00:01:17,977 >> Sharon: How did she react? >> Nick: Honestly, I think she 25 00:01:18,044 --> 00:01:20,079 would have just preferred if I kept my mouth shut. 26 00:01:20,146 --> 00:01:21,948 But keeping her in the dark didn't feel right. 27 00:01:22,015 --> 00:01:24,484 >> Sharon: Did she already have suspicions about what really 28 00:01:24,551 --> 00:01:26,319 happened to Ashland? >> Nick: I don't think so. 29 00:01:26,386 --> 00:01:28,288 I mean, she went out of town with her kids right after it 30 00:01:28,354 --> 00:01:31,524 happened. She's done a good job, I guess, 31 00:01:31,591 --> 00:01:34,360 of just putting it out of her mind, unlike me, who's been 32 00:01:34,427 --> 00:01:37,030 dwelling on it. She hasn't even been back to her 33 00:01:37,096 --> 00:01:39,966 place since that night. >> Sharon: Then it must have 34 00:01:40,033 --> 00:01:43,203 been a shock to realize what Victor did. 35 00:01:43,269 --> 00:01:45,972 >> Nick: I mean, yes and no. It's not like she hasn't dealt 36 00:01:46,039 --> 00:01:50,410 with something like this before. >> Sharon: Like with JT. 37 00:01:50,477 --> 00:01:54,747 We thought he was dead, and we tried to hide the body to make 38 00:01:54,814 --> 00:01:58,485 it look like it never happened. >> Nick: Vick knows my dad's 39 00:01:58,551 --> 00:02:01,254 first instinct is to protect us no matter what. 40 00:02:01,321 --> 00:02:06,259 But now everything's upside down, and we have to protect him 41 00:02:06,326 --> 00:02:09,662 unless he comes clean. >> Victor: So, Chance, what 42 00:02:09,729 --> 00:02:11,664 exactly are you expecting to hear? 43 00:02:11,731 --> 00:02:13,800 >> Chance: I want you to be straight with me. 44 00:02:13,867 --> 00:02:15,768 >> Victor: Ah. >> Chance: Tell me what really 45 00:02:15,835 --> 00:02:17,770 happened that night Ashland Locke died. 46 00:02:17,837 --> 00:02:22,308 'Cause he didn't stumble out of that house all on his own. 47 00:02:22,375 --> 00:02:26,646 I think he was carried out and disposed of by someone who 48 00:02:26,713 --> 00:02:30,149 thought that was a way to protect Nick and Victoria. 49 00:02:30,216 --> 00:02:31,885 >> Victor: Interesting theory. 50 00:02:36,489 --> 00:02:51,371 ♪♪ ♪♪ 51 00:02:51,437 --> 00:02:51,838 ♪♪ ♪♪ 52 00:02:51,905 --> 00:03:06,786 ♪♪ ♪♪ 53 00:03:06,853 --> 00:03:07,220 ♪♪ ♪♪ 54 00:03:13,126 --> 00:03:15,662 >> Chloe: I know that it's been a busy day so far, but do you 55 00:03:15,728 --> 00:03:17,897 have a few minutes to talk? 'Cause I woke up this morning, 56 00:03:17,964 --> 00:03:19,766 synapses firing, sparking with ideas. 57 00:03:19,832 --> 00:03:24,170 >> Sally: Yeah. Come on in. What inspired this brainstorm? 58 00:03:24,237 --> 00:03:27,073 >> Chloe: Kevin. So, we were watching a movie 59 00:03:27,140 --> 00:03:30,243 based on one of his favorite graphic novels last night and I 60 00:03:30,310 --> 00:03:34,347 wake up and he's not in bed. And then I go downstairs and I 61 00:03:34,414 --> 00:03:39,085 find him playing video games based on the movie. 62 00:03:39,152 --> 00:03:41,721 >> Sally: I am not fully getting it. 63 00:03:41,788 --> 00:03:45,091 >> Chloe: It's what we should be >> Sally: Turning ourselves into 64 00:03:45,158 --> 00:03:47,327 total geeks? >> Sally: There is nothing geeky 65 00:03:47,393 --> 00:03:49,862 about comic books and superheroes. 66 00:03:49,929 --> 00:03:52,665 Everybody loves them. And it's one of the more 67 00:03:52,732 --> 00:03:54,734 profitable... >> Adam: We said that we were 68 00:03:54,801 --> 00:03:58,371 not doing anything for >> Sally: Right. 69 00:03:58,438 --> 00:04:01,908 And as you can tell by the decor, we are not even 70 00:04:01,975 --> 00:04:05,478 acknowledging New Year's. All of the other holidays, sure, 71 00:04:05,545 --> 00:04:07,547 but there were no rules about that. 72 00:04:07,614 --> 00:04:10,683 >> Chloe: We should be using our library of graphic novels to 73 00:04:10,750 --> 00:04:14,287 create content for movies and television and turn them into 74 00:04:14,354 --> 00:04:17,056 video games. >> Sally: Uh-huh. 75 00:04:17,123 --> 00:04:21,260 >> Adam: You are looking at the new CEO of Newman Enterprises. 76 00:04:21,327 --> 00:04:24,130 >> Sally: Oh, my God! You did it! Congratulations! 77 00:04:24,197 --> 00:04:27,800 [ Laughs ] >> Adam: And -- And I am looking 78 00:04:27,867 --> 00:04:31,237 at the very beautiful new CEO of Newman Media. 79 00:04:31,304 --> 00:04:33,439 >> Chloe: Conversely, we should be using the video games we 80 00:04:33,506 --> 00:04:36,943 created and turn them into movies and graphic novels. 81 00:04:37,010 --> 00:04:41,347 >> Sally: We will both be very busy in our new positions. 82 00:04:41,414 --> 00:04:46,119 >> Adam: Well, then we better not waste our time together, 83 00:04:46,185 --> 00:04:47,987 not let a moment go to waste. 84 00:04:59,399 --> 00:05:02,902 >> Chloe: Sally? Did you hear anything I just 85 00:05:02,969 --> 00:05:04,237 said? >> Sally: Yeah. 86 00:05:04,303 --> 00:05:07,907 Yeah. Absolutely. And I want to hear more. 87 00:05:07,974 --> 00:05:09,876 [ Chuckles ] 88 00:05:19,919 --> 00:05:21,788 >> Adam: Hey there. >> Jack: Adam. 89 00:05:21,854 --> 00:05:25,458 It's been a while. How are you? >> Adam: Oh, I'm hanging in 90 00:05:25,525 --> 00:05:28,127 there. I've had a few things going on. 91 00:05:28,194 --> 00:05:30,563 I'm not sure if you heard. >> Jack: Yeah, I was surprised 92 00:05:30,630 --> 00:05:32,432 to hear you stepped away from Newman Enterprises. 93 00:05:32,498 --> 00:05:34,634 >> Adam: [ Chuckles ] Were you really? 94 00:05:34,701 --> 00:05:38,337 Because if past predicts future, it probably was inevitable. 95 00:05:38,404 --> 00:05:41,407 >> Jack: I know there is a long-standing pattern between 96 00:05:41,474 --> 00:05:44,711 you and Victor and the rest of the Newman family that nothing 97 00:05:44,777 --> 00:05:47,714 long-term seems to work, but hope springs eternal. 98 00:05:47,780 --> 00:05:53,219 >> Adam: Maybe for the Abbotts, but for me, I think the lesson 99 00:05:53,286 --> 00:05:56,556 has finally sunk in this time. >> Jack: I'm sorry to hear that. 100 00:05:56,622 --> 00:05:58,725 So, what are your plans for the future? 101 00:05:58,791 --> 00:06:02,361 >> Adam: Uh, I haven't thought much about it. 102 00:06:02,428 --> 00:06:05,565 >> Jack: Well, maybe you should. Adam, I know you. 103 00:06:05,631 --> 00:06:09,335 When you are not focused on the future, it almost always means 104 00:06:09,402 --> 00:06:14,741 you are stewing with resentment, which never leads anywhere good. 105 00:06:22,715 --> 00:06:23,916 >> Jack: Please join me for a 106 00:06:23,983 --> 00:06:28,020 bite. >> Adam: Sure. 107 00:06:28,087 --> 00:06:34,260 Well, I'd like the company. And you're right. 108 00:06:34,327 --> 00:06:38,097 I am bitter about the latest rejection from my father. 109 00:06:38,164 --> 00:06:41,267 And I'm just mad as hell at myself for not seeing it coming. 110 00:06:41,334 --> 00:06:47,540 I just -- I thought this time might be different. 111 00:06:47,607 --> 00:06:50,343 >> Jack: Well, it seems this go-round, you had a major 112 00:06:50,409 --> 00:06:52,979 supporter in Sally. Is that in part why you got your 113 00:06:53,045 --> 00:06:53,579 hopes up? 114 00:06:55,515 --> 00:06:56,949 >> Chloe: It's all about synergy 115 00:06:57,016 --> 00:07:02,021 and maximizing the value of our intellectual property. 116 00:07:02,088 --> 00:07:05,291 Hey. Hey. What's -- What's going on? 117 00:07:05,358 --> 00:07:08,261 Low blood sugar? Not getting enough sleep? 118 00:07:08,327 --> 00:07:10,196 >> Sally: Sorry. I'm just a little bit 119 00:07:10,263 --> 00:07:12,532 distracted. >> Chloe: Yeah. 120 00:07:12,598 --> 00:07:15,368 Yeah, I -- I-I recognize the signs. 121 00:07:15,434 --> 00:07:17,970 Having been through this with Chelsea, I know exactly what's 122 00:07:18,037 --> 00:07:20,473 going on. But do not worry. 123 00:07:20,540 --> 00:07:24,177 I know exactly what to do. >> Sally: What's that? 124 00:07:24,243 --> 00:07:27,947 >> Chloe: An exorcism. And then we can burn some sage 125 00:07:28,014 --> 00:07:32,485 and expunge all of this bad juju that your despicable ex has left 126 00:07:32,552 --> 00:07:34,520 behind. >> Sally: Okay, I'm not sure 127 00:07:34,587 --> 00:07:37,123 that we need to go that far. >> Chloe: Well, we obviously 128 00:07:37,190 --> 00:07:40,493 have to do something because Adam is taking up way too much 129 00:07:40,560 --> 00:07:44,263 space in your head. He is sapping all of the energy 130 00:07:44,330 --> 00:07:48,100 and inspiration that you should be saving for Newman Media. 131 00:07:48,167 --> 00:07:51,737 And I thought we agreed you weren't going to let him, much 132 00:07:51,804 --> 00:07:56,442 less the memory of him, steal this opportunity from you. 133 00:07:56,509 --> 00:07:59,212 >> Sally: What if I can't do this without him? 134 00:07:59,278 --> 00:08:03,049 What if I'm in over my head? What if Adam was the one that 135 00:08:03,115 --> 00:08:04,584 was keeping me afloat this whole time? 136 00:08:04,650 --> 00:08:08,321 >> Chloe: No. We have been through this. 137 00:08:08,387 --> 00:08:12,325 Yes, Adam may have gotten you the job, but you are still in 138 00:08:12,391 --> 00:08:15,928 that chair because of your determination and brilliance. 139 00:08:15,995 --> 00:08:19,465 Nick and Victoria recognize that, and they want to see more 140 00:08:19,532 --> 00:08:21,868 of it. And so do I. 141 00:08:21,934 --> 00:08:25,371 I mean, do you think that I would be wasting my time on this 142 00:08:25,438 --> 00:08:27,874 gig if I didn't think you knew what you were doing? 143 00:08:27,940 --> 00:08:31,677 The answer is no. So, it is time to set aside all 144 00:08:31,744 --> 00:08:35,781 of this ridiculous insecurity and get back to work. 145 00:08:35,848 --> 00:08:39,218 Okay? >> Sally: [ Chuckles ] 146 00:08:39,285 --> 00:08:43,289 Okay. Thanks. 147 00:08:44,891 --> 00:08:48,961 >> Sharon: I take it you and Victoria agreed not to tell 148 00:08:49,028 --> 00:08:51,864 Chance about what Victor did? >> Nick: We actually didn't have 149 00:08:51,931 --> 00:08:54,200 much of an opportunity to discuss how we're gonna handle 150 00:08:54,267 --> 00:08:57,770 Chance before he showed up. He did say he doesn't buy at 151 00:08:57,837 --> 00:09:01,240 all the story of Ashland making it on his own to his car in a 152 00:09:01,307 --> 00:09:04,343 windstorm. He said it's a lot more likely 153 00:09:04,410 --> 00:09:07,847 that Dad had Ashland's dead body removed from the premises and 154 00:09:07,914 --> 00:09:11,317 then staged the accident. >> Sharon: My God. 155 00:09:11,384 --> 00:09:13,686 How did you react to that? >> Nick: What was I supposed to 156 00:09:13,753 --> 00:09:15,755 do? I told him that, you know, 157 00:09:15,821 --> 00:09:18,291 it's just a theory. He's got no proof that backs 158 00:09:18,357 --> 00:09:20,159 it up. >> Sharon: Wow. 159 00:09:20,226 --> 00:09:22,495 You are in a really difficult position. 160 00:09:22,561 --> 00:09:26,532 But you've had to make these kinds of decisions before, 161 00:09:26,599 --> 00:09:29,201 whether to cover for shady things Victor does. 162 00:09:29,268 --> 00:09:32,571 >> Nick: Victoria, too. The only person new to this game 163 00:09:32,638 --> 00:09:35,007 is Chance. >> Sharon: In a lot of ways, 164 00:09:35,074 --> 00:09:37,877 Chance is like Rey. It's in his job and his nature 165 00:09:37,944 --> 00:09:43,015 to find the truth and expose it, but in order to do so, he needs 166 00:09:43,082 --> 00:09:45,284 to put his own wife's family in jeopardy. 167 00:09:45,351 --> 00:09:47,019 How is he supposed to handle that? 168 00:09:50,589 --> 00:09:53,392 >> Victor: Now, do you have any evidence to back up this 169 00:09:53,459 --> 00:09:56,395 supposition? >> Chance: Well, I've been 170 00:09:56,462 --> 00:10:00,266 trying to corroborate everyone's initial story -- that Ashland 171 00:10:00,333 --> 00:10:04,203 left that house of his own volition -- but I just keep 172 00:10:04,270 --> 00:10:06,205 coming up empty. >> Victor: Hmm. 173 00:10:06,272 --> 00:10:07,273 >> Chance: There's no footprints. 174 00:10:07,340 --> 00:10:08,541 >> Victor: Mm. >> Chance: There's no blood 175 00:10:08,607 --> 00:10:09,809 trail. >> Victor: Mm. 176 00:10:09,875 --> 00:10:11,143 >> Chance: There's no security footage at the gas station where 177 00:10:11,210 --> 00:10:13,913 he parked his car. I mean, it's all blank. 178 00:10:13,980 --> 00:10:16,682 I find that strange. >> Victor: Wow. 179 00:10:16,749 --> 00:10:20,820 Very frustrating, no doubt. I understand. Mm-hmm. 180 00:10:20,886 --> 00:10:24,256 But I suggest that, in the absence of clear evidence, you 181 00:10:24,323 --> 00:10:26,659 stop filling the void with conjecture. 182 00:10:26,726 --> 00:10:28,427 >> Chance: I agree. >> Victor: Good. 183 00:10:28,494 --> 00:10:29,962 >> Chance: And that's why we continued to search... 184 00:10:30,029 --> 00:10:31,530 >> Victor: Uh-huh. >> Chance: ...my team and I, 185 00:10:31,597 --> 00:10:35,301 and we did find some footage from another location of 186 00:10:35,368 --> 00:10:38,270 Ashland's car in motion. Now, it's a little grainy, taken 187 00:10:38,337 --> 00:10:41,307 from a distance, but it looks like there could be more than 188 00:10:41,374 --> 00:10:44,110 one person in the car. >> Victor: Doesn't prove a damn 189 00:10:44,176 --> 00:10:46,012 thing, does it? >> Chance: We also found a 190 00:10:46,078 --> 00:10:48,547 cigarette butt on scene that may have belonged to one of your 191 00:10:48,614 --> 00:10:50,583 security guards. >> Victor: Chance, a cigarette 192 00:10:50,649 --> 00:10:53,152 butt could belong to anyone, for heaven's sake. 193 00:10:53,219 --> 00:10:56,255 I mean, why this excessive search for information? 194 00:10:56,322 --> 00:10:57,857 I don't understand it. >> Chance: You asked me what my 195 00:10:57,923 --> 00:10:59,091 evidence was. >> Victor: Yeah. 196 00:10:59,158 --> 00:11:00,893 >> Chance: And the investigation is how we find the evidence. 197 00:11:00,960 --> 00:11:04,663 >> Victor: I think you have enough evidence as it is. 198 00:11:04,730 --> 00:11:08,267 Ashland Locke, that bastard, died in a car accident. 199 00:11:08,334 --> 00:11:12,371 Simple as it is. Why do you waste time trying to 200 00:11:12,438 --> 00:11:15,508 find out what led up to that? Meaningless. 201 00:11:15,574 --> 00:11:18,077 He's dead. Why don't you move on to some 202 00:11:18,144 --> 00:11:19,111 other investigation? 203 00:11:27,353 --> 00:11:28,788 >> Nick: Chance is gonna keep digging. 204 00:11:28,854 --> 00:11:31,557 My dad's gonna keep denying. Sooner or later, something's 205 00:11:31,624 --> 00:11:34,360 going to have to give. Even if I stay completely out of 206 00:11:34,427 --> 00:11:37,396 it, I set this whole thing in motion by getting Chance 207 00:11:37,463 --> 00:11:40,699 involved in the first place. >> Sharon: A man died. 208 00:11:40,766 --> 00:11:43,702 Of course you were gonna need to call the authorities. 209 00:11:43,769 --> 00:11:46,906 It still haunts me to this day that we didn't do that with JT. 210 00:11:46,972 --> 00:11:51,177 And I can't believe that Victor, after what he experienced with 211 00:11:51,243 --> 00:11:54,480 Victoria and Nikki at that time, he didn't learn his lesson. 212 00:11:54,547 --> 00:11:57,917 >> Nick: I can. His protective nature is in his 213 00:11:57,983 --> 00:12:00,519 DNA. He can't help himself. 214 00:12:00,586 --> 00:12:03,556 I guess there's no point in being mad at him for him being 215 00:12:03,622 --> 00:12:06,926 who he is. >> Sharon: Are you really trying 216 00:12:06,992 --> 00:12:09,028 to tell me that you're not angry with him anymore? 217 00:12:09,095 --> 00:12:12,231 >> Nick: Oh, no, I'm mad. I was so close to telling Chance 218 00:12:12,298 --> 00:12:16,902 what my father did. Ugh, I don't -- Ugh. 219 00:12:16,969 --> 00:12:19,171 I'm just -- I don't know. I'm -- I'm a mess right now. 220 00:12:19,238 --> 00:12:24,110 I don't know... >> Sharon: Look, that's totally 221 00:12:24,176 --> 00:12:27,379 understandable, but I don't think that your feelings have 222 00:12:27,446 --> 00:12:29,315 much to do with what Victor did or didn't do. 223 00:12:29,381 --> 00:12:32,718 I think you're having a normal, conscientious reaction to what 224 00:12:32,785 --> 00:12:33,586 you did. 225 00:12:35,354 --> 00:12:36,489 >> Chance: If you're hoping that 226 00:12:36,555 --> 00:12:39,158 I'm gonna drop this investigation, that's not gonna 227 00:12:39,225 --> 00:12:42,394 happen. It is my duty to find the facts 228 00:12:42,461 --> 00:12:45,698 in this case, and I take that very seriously. 229 00:12:45,764 --> 00:12:50,769 >> Victor: I know you do. And I admire that. 230 00:12:50,836 --> 00:12:53,806 You have a highly developed sense of duty. 231 00:12:53,873 --> 00:12:57,042 Probably got that from the military. 232 00:12:57,109 --> 00:13:01,413 But as far as I'm concerned, all that effort would be better 233 00:13:01,480 --> 00:13:04,350 spent elsewhere. >> Chance: I doubt Ashland would 234 00:13:04,416 --> 00:13:06,285 see it that way. >> Victor: Who the hell gives a 235 00:13:06,352 --> 00:13:10,623 damn how Ashland would see it? He's dead, Chance, dead as a 236 00:13:10,689 --> 00:13:13,359 doornail! He was a pathological liar. 237 00:13:13,425 --> 00:13:16,328 He was a fraud. And I have a feeling he began to 238 00:13:16,395 --> 00:13:19,165 realize that. That's why he drove his damn car 239 00:13:19,231 --> 00:13:20,833 into a ravine. >> Chance: Okay, so you're still 240 00:13:20,900 --> 00:13:22,334 pushing the whole suicide -- >> Victor: That's the only 241 00:13:22,401 --> 00:13:23,702 logical explanation. >> Chance: Only if the facts 242 00:13:23,769 --> 00:13:25,938 would back it up, but that's not the case. 243 00:13:26,005 --> 00:13:29,441 Victor, I cannot overlook the reality that you have covered up 244 00:13:29,508 --> 00:13:32,845 a fatal accident in the past involving one of your children. 245 00:13:32,912 --> 00:13:36,182 >> Victor: Now, wait a minute, man. 246 00:13:36,248 --> 00:13:40,152 You're talking about Adam. This is something that happened 247 00:13:40,219 --> 00:13:44,089 decades ago. Let me tell you something about 248 00:13:44,156 --> 00:13:48,494 your profession. The more information you have 249 00:13:48,561 --> 00:13:53,799 about a case, the more it often obscures the truth. 250 00:13:53,866 --> 00:13:56,569 >> Chance: There's no such thing as too much information. 251 00:13:56,635 --> 00:13:59,104 That's not the problem here. I'm not gonna stop. 252 00:13:59,171 --> 00:14:00,339 I will not give up until I know -- 253 00:14:00,406 --> 00:14:02,341 >> Victor: I don't give a damn, Chance, whether you're gonna 254 00:14:02,408 --> 00:14:06,245 stop or not. That's all I have to say. 255 00:14:10,349 --> 00:14:15,521 >> Nikki: So, Victor's men removed Ashland's body, put it 256 00:14:15,588 --> 00:14:18,791 in his car, and crashed it into the ravine? 257 00:14:18,857 --> 00:14:21,627 >> Victoria: Yes. >> Nikki: I knew it. 258 00:14:21,694 --> 00:14:25,064 I knew your father was involved. And it's so much like what he 259 00:14:25,130 --> 00:14:26,632 did for Adam when he was a child. 260 00:14:26,699 --> 00:14:29,001 >> Victoria: Yes, Mother, but Nicholas and I -- we are not 261 00:14:29,068 --> 00:14:32,538 children. I know he acted out of love. 262 00:14:32,605 --> 00:14:36,375 I know that, but he didn't need to go to this extreme. 263 00:14:36,442 --> 00:14:38,444 Oh, God, let's just get into it later. 264 00:14:38,510 --> 00:14:42,314 Right now, we need to get through this investigation. 265 00:14:42,381 --> 00:14:44,450 >> Nikki: Do you think the police have doubts about how 266 00:14:44,516 --> 00:14:46,352 Ashland died? >> Victoria: Chance was here 267 00:14:46,418 --> 00:14:49,722 talking to me and Nicholas earlier. 268 00:14:49,788 --> 00:14:53,826 Yeah, he was voicing his suspicions that somebody, 269 00:14:53,892 --> 00:14:57,396 possibly Dad, moved the body, but thankfully he doesn't have 270 00:14:57,463 --> 00:15:00,733 much in the way of evidence. However, it was still an 271 00:15:00,799 --> 00:15:05,170 incredibly awkward conversation, to say the least, and we acted 272 00:15:05,237 --> 00:15:07,573 indignant that he would even suggest such a thing. 273 00:15:07,640 --> 00:15:10,342 But if the truth does come out, Mom, we will have damaged our 274 00:15:10,409 --> 00:15:12,411 own credibility. >> Nikki: Oh, my God, Chance was 275 00:15:12,478 --> 00:15:14,947 at the ranch when I left. He's probably interrogating 276 00:15:15,014 --> 00:15:18,284 Victor about his suspicions right now. 277 00:15:18,350 --> 00:15:21,387 I'm sure your father held his own, but I've got to get home. 278 00:15:25,190 --> 00:15:29,328 [ Door opens ] [ Door closes ] 279 00:15:30,062 --> 00:15:36,435 >> Adam: It is undeniable that Sally is a relentless optimist. 280 00:15:36,502 --> 00:15:39,538 And I may have got a little caught up in her unrealistic 281 00:15:39,605 --> 00:15:43,776 expectations, but I think deep down I knew that this stint at 282 00:15:43,842 --> 00:15:46,745 Newman was gonna end the same way all the other ones have -- 283 00:15:46,812 --> 00:15:51,250 just in a smoking pile of ash. >> Jack: So, what's really going 284 00:15:51,317 --> 00:15:54,887 on? Why do you keep going back? 285 00:15:54,953 --> 00:15:57,623 >> Adam: I don't know. Maybe I'm a glutton for 286 00:15:57,690 --> 00:16:01,727 punishment. Maybe some masochistic part of 287 00:16:01,794 --> 00:16:05,964 my brain thinks I deserve to keep paying the price for what I 288 00:16:06,031 --> 00:16:09,835 did as a kid. >> Jack: I get that you feel you 289 00:16:09,902 --> 00:16:14,340 have to earn back your father's respect and admiration. 290 00:16:14,406 --> 00:16:18,110 I just think that's too pat an explanation. 291 00:16:18,177 --> 00:16:22,081 >> Adam: Alright, Dr. Abbott, you tell me -- why do I keep 292 00:16:22,147 --> 00:16:24,950 putting myself in this position? >> Jack: Maybe you're not 293 00:16:25,017 --> 00:16:29,455 looking for forgiveness. Maybe you're looking to forgive. 294 00:16:38,130 --> 00:16:40,566 >> Sally: He loves the comic book? 295 00:16:40,632 --> 00:16:42,801 Yeah. I don't know why I thought he 296 00:16:42,868 --> 00:16:48,173 would. I just had a feeling. 297 00:16:48,240 --> 00:16:51,210 Okay, so, Newman Media owns the movie and TV rights, and we 298 00:16:51,276 --> 00:16:54,146 think your client would be perfect for the lead in a film 299 00:16:54,213 --> 00:16:55,614 based off of it -- and not just that. 300 00:16:55,681 --> 00:16:59,218 I mean, we are talking sequels, TV spin-offs, video games, the 301 00:16:59,284 --> 00:17:04,089 whole shebang. It's going to be huge. 302 00:17:04,156 --> 00:17:06,558 Great. Wonderful. 303 00:17:06,625 --> 00:17:09,661 We will have our lawyers reach out to you to negotiate a deal 304 00:17:09,728 --> 00:17:14,333 ASAP. Great. Talk soon. 305 00:17:14,400 --> 00:17:18,170 Bye. >> Chloe: That sounded like it 306 00:17:18,237 --> 00:17:20,205 went well. >> Sally: Could not have gone 307 00:17:20,272 --> 00:17:21,640 better. [ Chuckles ] 308 00:17:21,707 --> 00:17:24,009 >> Chloe: I have to laugh that this is the same woman who was 309 00:17:24,076 --> 00:17:25,477 just doubting herself a minute ago. 310 00:17:25,544 --> 00:17:27,746 >> Sally: Well, your pep talk helped. 311 00:17:27,813 --> 00:17:30,883 It was exactly what I needed to hear when I needed to hear it. 312 00:17:30,949 --> 00:17:34,186 The two of us are going to kick butt running this company. 313 00:17:34,253 --> 00:17:38,223 >> Chloe: Damn right we are. >> Sally: You know, in fashion, 314 00:17:38,290 --> 00:17:41,059 I always wanted to influence what people wore, but this is 315 00:17:41,126 --> 00:17:43,662 gonna be so much bigger. I mean, folks are gonna turn to 316 00:17:43,729 --> 00:17:46,198 Newman Media to figure out who to listen to, what to talk 317 00:17:46,265 --> 00:17:52,538 about, and what to care about. It's awesome, how much power and 318 00:17:52,604 --> 00:17:56,241 influence we can wield. >> Chloe: Yes, yes, yes. 319 00:17:56,308 --> 00:18:02,848 Now, that is the Sally Spectra >> Sally: [ Chuckles ] 320 00:18:03,148 --> 00:18:05,484 >> Nick: You're right. This is more about me than it is 321 00:18:05,551 --> 00:18:08,520 my dad. [ Sighs ] I think what's 322 00:18:08,587 --> 00:18:12,090 weighing on me the most is that I let my anger take control of 323 00:18:12,157 --> 00:18:14,026 me. I thought I'd done a pretty good 324 00:18:14,092 --> 00:18:17,496 job over the years of keeping a handle on that. 325 00:18:17,563 --> 00:18:22,601 I was so mad. Ashland pushed me too far. 326 00:18:22,668 --> 00:18:24,369 When I realized what I had done, I... 327 00:18:24,436 --> 00:18:26,972 >> Sharon: You know what? You don't have to explain. 328 00:18:27,039 --> 00:18:31,643 I was there the night that we thought that Nikki killed JT. 329 00:18:31,710 --> 00:18:33,879 She was protecting her daughter's life. 330 00:18:33,946 --> 00:18:39,518 She was perfectly in the right, but it was still devastating to 331 00:18:39,585 --> 00:18:45,491 everyone who witnessed it. >> Nick: Yeah, I... 332 00:18:45,557 --> 00:18:47,826 I don't think I ever completely understood what you all went 333 00:18:47,893 --> 00:18:50,295 through that night until right now. 334 00:18:50,362 --> 00:18:54,132 >> Sharon: Our first instinct was exactly what Victor's was -- 335 00:18:54,199 --> 00:18:57,402 to cover up what happened. So I can understand if Victoria 336 00:18:57,469 --> 00:19:00,439 doesn't want to judge him for that. 337 00:19:00,506 --> 00:19:04,810 But our attempt at a cover-up backfired spectacularly. 338 00:19:04,877 --> 00:19:10,249 I'm only hoping that the same won't be true in this case. 339 00:19:10,315 --> 00:19:13,151 >> Chance: I am a father now, too, so I understand what it 340 00:19:13,218 --> 00:19:16,321 means to be fiercely protective of your child. 341 00:19:16,388 --> 00:19:18,056 I get that. And I get why you might have 342 00:19:18,123 --> 00:19:21,126 felt compelled to do whatever was necessary to protect your 343 00:19:21,193 --> 00:19:23,262 children. But they're not in danger 344 00:19:23,328 --> 00:19:27,099 anymore. And if you continue to stonewall 345 00:19:27,165 --> 00:19:29,768 this case, all the risk is gonna be on you. 346 00:19:29,835 --> 00:19:34,940 >> Victor: Thank you for your kind concern, Chance. 347 00:19:35,007 --> 00:19:37,643 But don't you worry about me, okay? 348 00:19:37,709 --> 00:19:41,547 I have nothing to atone for. >> Chance: As much as I admire 349 00:19:41,613 --> 00:19:42,814 you... >> Victor: Mm-hmm. 350 00:19:42,881 --> 00:19:45,183 >> Chance: ...and respect you and respect the fact that we are 351 00:19:45,250 --> 00:19:53,692 family, I'm not gonna back off. >> Victor: I know you won't. 352 00:19:53,759 --> 00:20:00,999 Now, if I were you, I'd go home to my beautiful wife and my 353 00:20:01,066 --> 00:20:06,071 beautiful kid. Just know that Ashland Locke is 354 00:20:06,138 --> 00:20:09,141 dead. He's no longer a danger to 355 00:20:09,207 --> 00:20:14,313 anyone. That should make you sleep easy. 356 00:20:17,749 --> 00:20:19,585 >> Adam: Look, I have no doubt that letting go of whatever 357 00:20:19,651 --> 00:20:24,256 anger and rage I still have would be therapeutic. 358 00:20:24,323 --> 00:20:27,759 But it's easier said than done 'cause I'm afraid at this point 359 00:20:27,826 --> 00:20:33,632 he is firmly entrenched in my psyche as the enemy. 360 00:20:33,699 --> 00:20:36,568 >> Jack: There was a time I talked about Victor in exactly 361 00:20:36,635 --> 00:20:40,739 the same way. He was my nemesis. 362 00:20:40,806 --> 00:20:44,376 I wanted more than anything to bring him down. 363 00:20:44,443 --> 00:20:47,145 But I learned from painful experience that I was better off 364 00:20:47,212 --> 00:20:49,481 channeling my energies towards something positive. 365 00:20:49,548 --> 00:20:54,720 Look, Adam, your destiny is not predetermined. 366 00:20:54,786 --> 00:20:58,090 You could use this as a turning point, a chance to reinvent 367 00:20:58,156 --> 00:20:59,992 yourself. >> Adam: I feel like I have been 368 00:21:00,058 --> 00:21:04,463 reinventing myself my entire life, Jack, first as the perfect 369 00:21:04,529 --> 00:21:07,699 son who didn't want to cause his mother any trouble, then as the 370 00:21:07,766 --> 00:21:12,004 successful Harvard grad with a bright future, then later, after 371 00:21:12,070 --> 00:21:15,307 locking horns with Victor, as the anti-Newman. 372 00:21:15,374 --> 00:21:17,976 >> Adam: You're forgetting Spider, the man of mystery from 373 00:21:18,043 --> 00:21:20,646 Vegas. Okay, I don't mean to make light 374 00:21:20,712 --> 00:21:23,782 of your situation. All I'm suggesting is... 375 00:21:23,849 --> 00:21:28,687 maybe it's time to let that go, to just forget about it, just be 376 00:21:28,754 --> 00:21:30,989 Adam Newman. >> Adam: [ Sighs ] 377 00:21:31,056 --> 00:21:33,759 >> Jack: Look, you have a brilliant business mind, an 378 00:21:33,825 --> 00:21:36,962 incredible work ethic. There are so many opportunities 379 00:21:37,029 --> 00:21:40,532 for you to prove yourself to the world. 380 00:21:40,599 --> 00:21:42,868 Matter of fact, I can think of one off the top of my head. 381 00:21:42,934 --> 00:21:45,637 >> Adam: Hmm? >> Jack: Come work with me at 382 00:21:45,704 --> 00:21:46,538 Jabot. 383 00:21:57,249 --> 00:21:59,051 >> "The Young and the Restless" will continue. 384 00:22:18,203 --> 00:22:21,640 >> Sharon: I think you should take a break from all this. 385 00:22:21,707 --> 00:22:25,210 Just take your mind off of it, even if it's just for a little 386 00:22:25,277 --> 00:22:28,613 while. >> Nick: [ Scoffs, sighs ] 387 00:22:28,680 --> 00:22:31,216 I mean, it sounds nice, but I don't think that's gonna be 388 00:22:31,283 --> 00:22:34,119 possible. >> Sharon: Well, I'm having 389 00:22:34,186 --> 00:22:36,955 dinner with Noah and Allie later on. 390 00:22:37,022 --> 00:22:39,591 You're welcome to join us. It might be good for you. 391 00:22:39,658 --> 00:22:42,127 And they're so cute together. You haven't had a chance to get 392 00:22:42,194 --> 00:22:44,229 to know Allie because you've been so focused on Newman and 393 00:22:44,296 --> 00:22:47,132 Ashland. >> Nick: Are those two getting 394 00:22:47,199 --> 00:22:49,468 serious? >> Sharon: I don't know. 395 00:22:49,534 --> 00:22:51,970 They haven't been dating that long, but I haven't seen Noah 396 00:22:52,037 --> 00:22:53,905 this lit up since he came home from London. 397 00:22:53,972 --> 00:22:56,842 And he did confide in me that he feels more relaxed and 398 00:22:56,908 --> 00:22:59,077 comfortable around her than anyone else. 399 00:22:59,144 --> 00:23:03,348 So...I hope so. Um, I think it would be good for 400 00:23:03,415 --> 00:23:05,050 him. >> Nick: Yeah, I agree. 401 00:23:05,117 --> 00:23:08,820 It's been a long time since we've seen Noah in a happy, 402 00:23:08,887 --> 00:23:12,624 healthy relationship. And Allie seems great. 403 00:23:14,793 --> 00:23:17,963 >> Adam: I, uh, appreciate you trying to boost my spirits, 404 00:23:18,029 --> 00:23:20,232 Jack, but you're kidding about the job offer. 405 00:23:20,298 --> 00:23:23,335 >> Jack: No. I am serious. It only occurred to me now, but 406 00:23:23,401 --> 00:23:25,470 you would be a perfect fit at Jabot. 407 00:23:25,537 --> 00:23:29,374 You know more than I do about social trends and celebrity 408 00:23:29,441 --> 00:23:31,810 culture 'cause of your work at Newman Media. 409 00:23:31,877 --> 00:23:34,946 No one I know is better at strategy or corporate game 410 00:23:35,013 --> 00:23:37,616 theory. >> Adam: I appreciate the 411 00:23:37,682 --> 00:23:40,485 compliment, but, um -- I don't know how to say this, 412 00:23:40,552 --> 00:23:43,588 but I'm a little wary of family companies because I've been 413 00:23:43,655 --> 00:23:45,857 thrown over one too many times by the boss's son or daughter, 414 00:23:45,924 --> 00:23:47,292 Jack. >> Jack: And that would not be 415 00:23:47,359 --> 00:23:50,028 an issue at Jabot. Kyle has just stepped away from 416 00:23:50,095 --> 00:23:53,165 his position as co-CEO so he can focus on Marchetti, focus on 417 00:23:53,231 --> 00:23:58,236 working with his wife, Summer, who, by the way, is a Newman who 418 00:23:58,303 --> 00:24:01,840 has taken refuge at Jabot because she didn't want to deal 419 00:24:01,907 --> 00:24:04,242 with all the family drama at Newman Enterprises. 420 00:24:04,309 --> 00:24:06,845 >> Adam: Well, how do you think Summer and Kyle would feel about 421 00:24:06,912 --> 00:24:09,047 me coming on board? >> Jack: They just hired 422 00:24:09,114 --> 00:24:12,317 Diane Jenkins, arguably the least popular person in all of 423 00:24:12,384 --> 00:24:15,020 Genoa City. Your notoriety would pale by 424 00:24:15,086 --> 00:24:17,722 comparison. >> Adam: And what is she doing 425 00:24:17,789 --> 00:24:20,258 for the company? >> Jack: It's a PR job. 426 00:24:20,325 --> 00:24:22,761 It's nothing on the executive level, just something to keep 427 00:24:22,828 --> 00:24:25,063 her out of trouble. There's no reason your paths 428 00:24:25,130 --> 00:24:28,667 would have to cross, if that's the issue. 429 00:24:28,733 --> 00:24:31,803 >> Adam: No. It wouldn't be. >> Jack: Adam, the more I think 430 00:24:31,870 --> 00:24:34,539 about this, the more I like this idea. 431 00:24:37,142 --> 00:24:39,578 >> Sally: I feel good about the moves we're making in the 432 00:24:39,644 --> 00:24:42,514 entertainment divisions. Those were some really great 433 00:24:42,581 --> 00:24:44,449 ideas. >> Chloe: Well, thank you for 434 00:24:44,516 --> 00:24:47,786 putting it into motion. >> Sally: Now, let's talk about 435 00:24:47,853 --> 00:24:50,755 the news division. I have some thoughts. 436 00:24:50,822 --> 00:24:53,191 >> Chloe: Okay, shoot. >> Sally: Okay. 437 00:24:53,258 --> 00:24:56,161 I would love to beef up our investigative-reporting 438 00:24:56,228 --> 00:24:58,697 capacity, be the first to the gate on late-breaking scoops. 439 00:24:58,763 --> 00:25:01,199 That is how we gain attention and build a reputation as a 440 00:25:01,266 --> 00:25:03,401 serious player. And I also think that we should 441 00:25:03,468 --> 00:25:06,304 be directing more resources to the reporters who show that they 442 00:25:06,371 --> 00:25:08,273 can have that kind of hustle and access. 443 00:25:08,340 --> 00:25:10,141 >> Chloe: Makes total sense. I'm on board with that. 444 00:25:10,208 --> 00:25:14,913 >> Sally: Okay, so, in that vein, I have been rethinking our 445 00:25:14,980 --> 00:25:18,316 approach to the whole Ashland Locke story. 446 00:25:18,383 --> 00:25:22,153 >> Chloe: Well, that's kind of tricky, with the Newmans being 447 00:25:22,220 --> 00:25:25,991 in the center of the story. And they own the company that we 448 00:25:26,057 --> 00:25:29,995 work for, and we still are on probationary status. 449 00:25:30,061 --> 00:25:34,499 >> Sally: No, we are not. >> Chloe: What? 450 00:25:34,566 --> 00:25:37,569 When did that happen? >> Sally: More or less when you 451 00:25:37,636 --> 00:25:39,738 told me that Nick punched Ashland the night that he 452 00:25:39,804 --> 00:25:41,873 died. Afterward, I spoke with Nick and 453 00:25:41,940 --> 00:25:44,509 told him what I knew, without telling him that you were my 454 00:25:44,576 --> 00:25:46,845 source. And I highly doubt that they are 455 00:25:46,912 --> 00:25:49,614 gonna cut us loose when we have that little nugget in our back 456 00:25:49,681 --> 00:25:50,282 pocket. 457 00:25:59,291 --> 00:26:01,393 [ Knock on door ] >> Chance: Hey. 458 00:26:01,459 --> 00:26:03,561 I'm sorry to interrupt. I, uh -- I think I left my phone 459 00:26:03,628 --> 00:26:05,664 here. >> Victoria: Yes. Yes, you did. 460 00:26:05,730 --> 00:26:08,099 But I expected that you would come back for it. 461 00:26:08,166 --> 00:26:14,806 >> Chance: Thank you. >> Victoria: So, how did things 462 00:26:14,873 --> 00:26:17,642 go with my father? My mother told me that you went 463 00:26:17,709 --> 00:26:19,878 to the ranch to talk to him. >> Chance: Well, I gave him 464 00:26:19,945 --> 00:26:23,148 every opportunity to be forthcoming, but essentially he 465 00:26:23,214 --> 00:26:25,083 took the Fifth. >> Victoria: Mm. 466 00:26:25,150 --> 00:26:27,252 That's a very interesting way of putting it. 467 00:26:27,319 --> 00:26:30,221 The implication is that you've already made an assumption of 468 00:26:30,288 --> 00:26:31,790 guilt. >> Chance: I mean, come on, 469 00:26:31,856 --> 00:26:33,258 Victoria. We both have a pretty good idea 470 00:26:33,325 --> 00:26:34,893 of what happened that night. >> Victoria: No, no. 471 00:26:34,960 --> 00:26:37,963 You have your theory. I really don't see the point 472 00:26:38,029 --> 00:26:40,699 running around making all of these accusations without any 473 00:26:40,765 --> 00:26:43,902 proof to back them up. Unless your expectation is that 474 00:26:43,969 --> 00:26:46,438 we're all gonna crack under the pressure. 475 00:26:46,504 --> 00:26:49,674 >> Chance: You? Psch. Never. 476 00:26:52,777 --> 00:26:55,647 [ Bag thuds ] 477 00:26:55,714 --> 00:26:56,681 >> Victor: Hi, my baby. 478 00:26:56,748 --> 00:26:59,084 What a surprise. I thought you were going to the 479 00:26:59,150 --> 00:27:01,653 office after the meeting. >> Nikki: Yes, I did and, uh, 480 00:27:01,720 --> 00:27:05,390 I spoke with Victoria and that conversation led me back here. 481 00:27:05,457 --> 00:27:07,993 >> Victor: Yeah. And? >> Nikki: I was hoping that she 482 00:27:08,059 --> 00:27:10,595 would be more straightforward with me about what happened the 483 00:27:10,662 --> 00:27:13,631 night that Ashland died. And she was. 484 00:27:13,698 --> 00:27:18,737 >> Victor: Mm. Well, what do you mean? 485 00:27:18,803 --> 00:27:22,540 >> Nikki: Victor, you know exactly what I mean. 486 00:27:22,607 --> 00:27:26,511 You had your security team move Ashland's body and make it look 487 00:27:26,578 --> 00:27:29,614 like he died of a car crash. Victoria learned that from 488 00:27:29,681 --> 00:27:31,750 Nicholas when she got back from her trip. 489 00:27:31,816 --> 00:27:36,421 >> Victor: Hmm. Well, now you understand why I 490 00:27:36,488 --> 00:27:40,892 didn't want to drag you and Victoria into that story. 491 00:27:40,959 --> 00:27:44,963 >> Nikki: Yes, I can because I know you better than anyone on 492 00:27:45,030 --> 00:27:47,932 the planet and I know you will stop at nothing to protect your 493 00:27:47,999 --> 00:27:51,936 children. But now I have a question. 494 00:27:52,003 --> 00:27:55,173 When will you learn that I have your back? 495 00:27:55,240 --> 00:27:57,175 Victor, you should have told me the truth from the very 496 00:27:57,242 --> 00:28:04,182 beginning. >> Victor: Okay. You're right. 497 00:28:04,249 --> 00:28:09,754 >> Nikki: So...what did Chance want to talk about? 498 00:28:13,391 --> 00:28:16,594 >> Chloe: Please... don't tell me that you 499 00:28:16,661 --> 00:28:19,731 threatened the Newmans. >> Sally: No, of course not. 500 00:28:19,798 --> 00:28:21,666 I am incredibly grateful to Nick and Victoria 501 00:28:21,733 --> 00:28:24,169 for this opportunity, and they seem just as happy 502 00:28:24,235 --> 00:28:28,306 with me. >> Chloe: Because you're keeping 503 00:28:28,373 --> 00:28:32,343 what you know about Ashland out of the news coverage. 504 00:28:32,410 --> 00:28:35,046 >> Sally: That gratitude translates to a certain amount 505 00:28:35,113 --> 00:28:39,050 of job security. >> Chloe: So if our job security 506 00:28:39,117 --> 00:28:42,320 depends on your discretion, you're still talking 507 00:28:42,387 --> 00:28:44,989 about digging deeper into what happened the night 508 00:28:45,056 --> 00:28:48,660 that Ashland died? >> Sally: The family has to 509 00:28:48,726 --> 00:28:52,497 expect that someone, somewhere eventually is going to break 510 00:28:52,564 --> 00:28:55,667 this story, in spite of their best efforts to keep quiet. 511 00:28:55,733 --> 00:28:58,403 They need to be prepared, and we should be prepared 512 00:28:58,470 --> 00:29:03,108 exactly what happened in vivid detail. 513 00:29:03,174 --> 00:29:05,276 >> Chloe: Okay. You mean just keeping it on 514 00:29:05,343 --> 00:29:07,779 file, not actually putting it out there without the Newmans' 515 00:29:07,846 --> 00:29:09,614 approval? >> Sally: Right. 516 00:29:09,681 --> 00:29:12,450 Yes. And we can make sure that 517 00:29:12,517 --> 00:29:17,489 the article is sympathetic to their point of view. 518 00:29:17,555 --> 00:29:21,059 So I was wondering, could you find out 519 00:29:21,126 --> 00:29:27,132 if there's anything new going on in the investigation from Kevin? 520 00:29:27,198 --> 00:29:30,034 >> Chloe: That's -- That's a really big ask. 521 00:29:30,101 --> 00:29:34,372 I don't want to do anything that would ever put his job at risk. 522 00:29:34,439 --> 00:29:40,879 >> Sally: I understand. Well, how well do you know 523 00:29:40,945 --> 00:29:44,883 Chance, exactly? >> Chloe: Uh... 524 00:29:44,949 --> 00:29:49,320 We were engaged like a million years ago. 525 00:29:49,387 --> 00:29:52,690 >> Sally: Whoa. [ Scoffs ] 526 00:29:52,757 --> 00:29:57,729 I did not expect that. >> Chloe: And we are fine now. 527 00:29:57,795 --> 00:30:00,165 We haven't spoken to each other in a really long time. 528 00:30:00,231 --> 00:30:03,134 But even if we were BFFs, he would never tell me anything. 529 00:30:03,201 --> 00:30:06,404 He is a straight arrow. I mean, he would never leak 530 00:30:06,471 --> 00:30:10,975 any information about an ongoing investigation to the press. 531 00:30:11,042 --> 00:30:12,544 >> Sally: All right. 532 00:30:15,680 --> 00:30:20,084 But there has to be another way. 'Cause there are still 533 00:30:20,151 --> 00:30:23,888 missing pieces to the puzzle, and we're gonna find it. 534 00:30:25,890 --> 00:30:27,825 >> Jack: I'm not gonna push you to make a decision about my 535 00:30:27,892 --> 00:30:31,429 offer right now, but I sincerely hope you will consider it. 536 00:30:31,496 --> 00:30:33,665 I was just talking to my sister Traci about how I don't want 537 00:30:33,731 --> 00:30:36,534 to get so involved in work again that I miss seeing 538 00:30:36,601 --> 00:30:39,604 my grandson grow up. I just need someone 539 00:30:39,671 --> 00:30:45,476 to help me steer the ship. >> Adam: I promise that I will 540 00:30:45,543 --> 00:30:48,913 give it some serious thought. But whatever I decide, 541 00:30:48,980 --> 00:30:51,749 it means a lot to me, Jack, that he would make me that offer 542 00:30:51,816 --> 00:30:53,318 to begin with. 543 00:30:56,588 --> 00:30:58,556 >> Billy: Don't tell me you're making a deal with the devil, 544 00:30:58,623 --> 00:31:02,093 Jack. >> Adam: Look who it is -- 545 00:31:02,160 --> 00:31:05,964 the town busybody, butting in where he's not invited. 546 00:31:06,030 --> 00:31:08,800 >> Billy: Oh, no. Came by to say hi to my brother. 547 00:31:08,866 --> 00:31:10,702 >> Adam: I'm surprised you could tear yourself away 548 00:31:10,768 --> 00:31:12,704 from your recording studio since you so love 549 00:31:12,770 --> 00:31:15,106 the sound of your own voice. >> Billy: Yes, that's right. 550 00:31:15,173 --> 00:31:21,112 I do have two jobs. And you have none? 551 00:31:21,179 --> 00:31:24,082 >> Adam: I will be in touch soon, Jack. 552 00:31:30,355 --> 00:31:32,790 >> Billy: What the hell was that all about? 553 00:31:40,164 --> 00:31:43,268 >> Jack: I offered Adam a job at Jabot. 554 00:31:43,334 --> 00:31:45,069 >> Billy: I'm sorry. What? >> Jack: I could use someone to 555 00:31:45,136 --> 00:31:48,506 replace Kyle now that he's moved over to Marchetti. 556 00:31:48,573 --> 00:31:50,808 >> Billy: I can't actually believe what I'm hearing here. 557 00:31:50,875 --> 00:31:54,812 I mean, I know you have a soft spot for Adam, but are you 558 00:31:54,879 --> 00:31:57,915 unaware of his actions? Do you know how hard he's been 559 00:31:57,982 --> 00:32:00,351 trying to undermine Victoria as the C.E.O. of Newman? 560 00:32:00,418 --> 00:32:01,853 That's not ancient history, Jack. 561 00:32:01,919 --> 00:32:04,322 That is very recent. >> Jack: I think we would all 562 00:32:04,389 --> 00:32:07,458 agree that Newman is not a good environment for Adam. 563 00:32:07,525 --> 00:32:10,295 He could use a fresh start. >> Billy: No, he can't be 564 00:32:10,361 --> 00:32:12,797 trusted in any capacity. >> Jack: You and I see things 565 00:32:12,864 --> 00:32:16,034 differently. Adam lashes out when he feels 566 00:32:16,100 --> 00:32:17,735 he's being attacked. That is not what I'm doing. 567 00:32:17,802 --> 00:32:20,638 In fact, I'm doing the opposite. I'm offering him a lifeline 568 00:32:20,705 --> 00:32:22,874 at a time he seems to need one. >> Billy: What you are doing, 569 00:32:22,940 --> 00:32:26,244 Jack, is making a huge mistake. >> Jack: Duly noted. 570 00:32:26,311 --> 00:32:29,514 Thank you. Billy, you published an article 571 00:32:29,580 --> 00:32:33,418 about a monster. You chose not to look 572 00:32:33,484 --> 00:32:36,654 beyond that at all. I did. 573 00:32:36,721 --> 00:32:40,591 I saw a human being behind all that bitterness and resentment. 574 00:32:40,658 --> 00:32:43,594 You might be wise to take a second look yourself. 575 00:32:46,364 --> 00:32:49,867 >> Victoria: My husband. He was a very charming 576 00:32:49,934 --> 00:32:54,839 and extremely intelligent and manipulative man. 577 00:32:54,906 --> 00:32:59,143 He was used to things going his way, but when they didn't, 578 00:32:59,210 --> 00:33:03,281 he couldn't handle it, and he lost his grip. 579 00:33:03,348 --> 00:33:06,084 If Nicholas hadn't shown up that night, I would have been 580 00:33:06,150 --> 00:33:09,420 in some serious trouble. >> Chance: I don't doubt that. 581 00:33:09,487 --> 00:33:13,157 >> Victoria: And yet... I just don't understand why 582 00:33:13,224 --> 00:33:15,727 you're wasting so much of your time and energy investigating 583 00:33:15,793 --> 00:33:20,365 a man that no one is going to miss. 584 00:33:20,431 --> 00:33:23,735 I mean, I promise you, he's not worth it. 585 00:33:23,801 --> 00:33:27,138 >> Chance: You see, that's not really how all this works. 586 00:33:27,205 --> 00:33:30,808 I don't prejudge who is or isn't worth it 587 00:33:30,875 --> 00:33:34,445 before I go to work and start looking for answers. 588 00:33:34,512 --> 00:33:38,249 I'm not doing this for Ashland. I hope you know that. 589 00:33:38,316 --> 00:33:41,719 It's more for Rey. And since he died, I've been 590 00:33:41,786 --> 00:33:45,957 trying to close every case the way that he would close it. 591 00:33:46,023 --> 00:33:48,493 I want to live up to his standards, which were 592 00:33:48,559 --> 00:33:51,262 extremely high. >> Victoria: That is the highest 593 00:33:51,329 --> 00:33:53,398 compliment that you could pay Rey. 594 00:33:53,464 --> 00:33:54,832 But honestly -- >> Chance: I get it. 595 00:33:54,899 --> 00:33:57,502 I know that's a pretty high-minded approach 596 00:33:57,568 --> 00:34:02,240 in the world that we live in. But here's the thing. 597 00:34:02,306 --> 00:34:06,811 We can create this world that we live in every day 598 00:34:06,878 --> 00:34:10,481 by the choices that we make. >> Victoria: Until someone like 599 00:34:10,548 --> 00:34:13,885 Ashland comes along and strips you of any belief that you have 600 00:34:13,951 --> 00:34:16,521 in truth and honesty. 601 00:34:17,722 --> 00:34:18,856 >> Victor: What did Chance want? 602 00:34:18,923 --> 00:34:21,292 Well, let me just say that he didn't like the answers I gave 603 00:34:21,359 --> 00:34:24,262 him. >> Nikki: Because they weren't 604 00:34:24,328 --> 00:34:28,199 really answers. Been there. 605 00:34:28,266 --> 00:34:34,138 >> Victor: Sweetheart, do you realize how much I wanted to... 606 00:34:34,205 --> 00:34:38,576 tell you all about this? I didn't want to drag you 607 00:34:38,643 --> 00:34:42,146 into this dirty business. >> Nikki: I -- I understand 608 00:34:42,213 --> 00:34:45,883 that. I mean, I've done the same, 609 00:34:45,950 --> 00:34:53,357 more than once, to protect you. And it's always a mistake. 610 00:34:53,424 --> 00:34:56,093 We should always rely on each other. 611 00:34:56,160 --> 00:34:59,330 We're stronger together. >> Victor: You have no argument 612 00:34:59,397 --> 00:35:04,802 from me on that, okay? Right now is the most important 613 00:35:04,869 --> 00:35:09,140 time for us to stick together as a family. 614 00:35:11,742 --> 00:35:13,711 >> Sharon: Are you sure you don't want to join us for 615 00:35:13,778 --> 00:35:15,680 dinner? >> Nick: I appreciate it. 616 00:35:15,746 --> 00:35:17,815 I just don't think I'm gonna be able to shake this mood, 617 00:35:17,882 --> 00:35:21,118 and I don't want Noah or Allie to think my scowl 618 00:35:21,185 --> 00:35:25,389 has anything to do with her. So I think I'm just gonna go for 619 00:35:25,456 --> 00:35:30,228 a run or maybe watch some cartoons -- with Christian. 620 00:35:30,294 --> 00:35:33,064 >> Sharon: Mm-hmm. Well, those both sound 621 00:35:33,130 --> 00:35:36,234 like really good ideas, but try to keep in mind 622 00:35:36,300 --> 00:35:40,171 what I said before. It was Victor's choice 623 00:35:40,238 --> 00:35:44,575 to do what he did about Ashland. You are not responsible. 624 00:35:44,642 --> 00:35:46,277 >> Nick: I'm trying hard to get there. 625 00:36:11,702 --> 00:36:26,584 ♪♪ 626 00:36:26,651 --> 00:36:27,218 ♪♪ 627 00:36:27,285 --> 00:36:28,319 >> Join us again for