1 00:00:03,274 --> 00:00:05,377 >> Chelsea: Billy, hey, got a second? 2 00:00:05,443 --> 00:00:06,244 >> Billy: Yeah. 3 00:00:06,311 --> 00:00:07,412 What's going on? 4 00:00:07,479 --> 00:00:09,848 >> Chelsea: I thought we could go over some podcast ideas. 5 00:00:09,914 --> 00:00:10,982 >> Billy: Sure. 6 00:00:11,049 --> 00:00:13,218 I'm actually just going over notes for the next episode. 7 00:00:13,284 --> 00:00:15,520 >> Chelsea: Oh, I thought you were doing some corporate stuff. 8 00:00:15,587 --> 00:00:17,756 You look all business-y and official sitting 9 00:00:17,822 --> 00:00:19,157 behind the CEO desk. 10 00:00:19,224 --> 00:00:20,992 >> Billy: It's funny you should say that. 11 00:00:21,059 --> 00:00:23,461 Lily is actually still in Los Angeles, so I'm using her 12 00:00:23,528 --> 00:00:24,429 desk. 13 00:00:24,496 --> 00:00:25,630 But you did pick up on it because I am feeling 14 00:00:25,697 --> 00:00:27,365 like a little bit of a suit back here. 15 00:00:27,432 --> 00:00:28,266 >> Chelsea: Mm. 16 00:00:28,333 --> 00:00:30,268 You have a different energy in this room. 17 00:00:30,335 --> 00:00:32,404 Different posture, even. 18 00:00:32,470 --> 00:00:33,171 >> Billy: You know me. 19 00:00:33,238 --> 00:00:34,372 I have to wear a lot of hats. 20 00:00:34,439 --> 00:00:38,710 You know, I've got my corporate chapeau, I've got my hipster 21 00:00:38,777 --> 00:00:41,379 hosting beanie, and, of course, my favorite, the dunce cap. 22 00:00:41,446 --> 00:00:43,348 >> Chelsea: Ah, right, so when I saw you at the soccer field 23 00:00:43,415 --> 00:00:45,150 the other day, what kind of hat were you wearing then? 24 00:00:45,216 --> 00:00:47,886 >> Billy: That would be my Number-One-Dad truck hat, 25 00:00:47,952 --> 00:00:48,653 of course. 26 00:00:48,720 --> 00:00:54,392 >> Chelsea: [ Chuckles ] [ Sighs ] 27 00:00:54,459 --> 00:00:57,562 Um... 28 00:00:57,629 --> 00:00:59,898 so when are we going to get the boys 29 00:00:59,964 --> 00:01:01,666 together for the playdate? 30 00:01:01,733 --> 00:01:02,734 >> Billy: Yeah. 31 00:01:02,801 --> 00:01:04,769 Yeah, it's just not a good time right now. 32 00:01:04,836 --> 00:01:07,205 Both of our kids just got back from camp, as well. 33 00:01:07,272 --> 00:01:10,008 >> Chelsea: When would it be a good time? 34 00:01:10,074 --> 00:01:12,310 >> Billy: I will talk to Johnny's his mother 35 00:01:12,377 --> 00:01:14,979 and check in with her and see what she thinks. 36 00:01:15,046 --> 00:01:16,080 >> Chelsea: Okay. 37 00:01:16,147 --> 00:01:17,816 When can you ask her? 38 00:01:17,882 --> 00:01:19,617 >> Billy: Well, she's got a lot going on right now. 39 00:01:19,684 --> 00:01:21,586 When she has the bandwidth to have this conversation, 40 00:01:21,653 --> 00:01:22,387 I'll have it with her. 41 00:01:22,454 --> 00:01:23,588 >> Chelsea: Billy, it's a play date. 42 00:01:23,655 --> 00:01:24,956 It's going to take you two seconds to ask her. 43 00:01:25,023 --> 00:01:26,658 >> Billy: Chelsea, it's a little more complicated than that. 44 00:01:26,724 --> 00:01:27,258 >> Chelsea: Why? 45 00:01:27,325 --> 00:01:28,493 The boys know each other. 46 00:01:28,560 --> 00:01:29,727 >> Billy: Yeah, and they haven't hung out together for a while. 47 00:01:29,794 --> 00:01:30,628 >> Chelsea: So what? 48 00:01:30,695 --> 00:01:31,830 They get along great. 49 00:01:31,896 --> 00:01:33,531 >> Billy: Okay, I don't know if I'm missing something here, 50 00:01:33,598 --> 00:01:36,634 but it feels like you're being a little pushy, and I'm not sure 51 00:01:36,701 --> 00:01:38,203 why the urgency. 52 00:01:38,269 --> 00:01:40,738 >> Chelsea: Billy, you are never going to change your 53 00:01:40,805 --> 00:01:47,178 stance towards me when it comes to Johnny, are you? 54 00:01:47,245 --> 00:01:49,347 >> Elena: I just think it's weird it's taking so long. 55 00:01:49,414 --> 00:01:50,782 >> Nate: To get the check? 56 00:01:50,849 --> 00:01:53,151 [ Chuckles ] Just finish your quiche. 57 00:01:53,218 --> 00:01:54,185 Give them a minute. 58 00:01:54,252 --> 00:01:55,887 >> Elena: I'm not talking about the check. 59 00:01:55,954 --> 00:01:58,923 I'm still talking about my contract at Newman. 60 00:01:58,990 --> 00:02:01,626 >> Nate: I know you're frustrated about that, but that 61 00:02:01,693 --> 00:02:02,694 takes time, too. 62 00:02:02,760 --> 00:02:03,561 Imani's working on it. 63 00:02:03,628 --> 00:02:05,029 >> Elena: I'm not frustrated. 64 00:02:05,096 --> 00:02:08,566 I'm just saying it's taking forever. 65 00:02:08,633 --> 00:02:09,734 >> Nate: You know what? 66 00:02:09,801 --> 00:02:12,937 I bet we can take care of that right now. 67 00:02:13,004 --> 00:02:15,840 Sally, excuse me, do you have a minute? 68 00:02:15,907 --> 00:02:19,544 >> Sally: Yep. 69 00:02:19,611 --> 00:02:22,146 Doctor. Doctor turned COO. 70 00:02:22,213 --> 00:02:24,148 What's going on? 71 00:02:24,215 --> 00:02:26,484 >> Elena: Well, I mean, there's something we'd like to discuss 72 00:02:26,551 --> 00:02:28,386 with you. 73 00:02:28,453 --> 00:02:30,121 >> Sally: Sounds serious. 74 00:02:30,188 --> 00:02:31,222 What's up? 75 00:02:31,289 --> 00:02:33,925 >> Nate: We'd like to negotiate Elena's departure 76 00:02:33,992 --> 00:02:35,493 from AskMDNow. 77 00:02:35,560 --> 00:02:38,296 I'm sorry it's taken so long to reschedule the meeting, 78 00:02:38,363 --> 00:02:41,566 but the heads of our legal team at Chancellor-Winters have been 79 00:02:41,633 --> 00:02:43,801 dealing with a family emergency. 80 00:02:43,868 --> 00:02:47,438 >> Sally: Really sorry to hear that, but I'm just a little bit 81 00:02:47,505 --> 00:02:48,339 confused. 82 00:02:48,406 --> 00:02:50,775 You said reschedule, only I don't remember 83 00:02:50,842 --> 00:02:52,610 a meeting being set. 84 00:02:52,677 --> 00:02:54,946 >> Nate: The dinner Imani arranged to sit down 85 00:02:55,013 --> 00:02:55,980 and settle this matter. 86 00:02:56,047 --> 00:02:58,750 >> Elena: Yeah, Nate was told you had to postpone. 87 00:02:58,816 --> 00:03:00,351 >> Sally: Doesn't ring a bell. 88 00:03:00,418 --> 00:03:02,287 >> Nate: It was going to be you, Imani, and me, 89 00:03:02,353 --> 00:03:04,455 but you had something come up at the last minute. 90 00:03:04,522 --> 00:03:09,260 >> Sally: No, I don't remember that. 91 00:03:09,327 --> 00:03:10,995 >> Nate: Hm. 92 00:03:13,197 --> 00:03:28,079 ♪♪ ♪♪ 93 00:03:28,146 --> 00:03:28,513 ♪♪ ♪♪ 94 00:03:28,580 --> 00:03:43,461 ♪♪ ♪♪ 95 00:03:43,528 --> 00:03:47,165 ♪♪ ♪♪ 96 00:03:47,231 --> 00:03:49,233 >> Summer: Why are you being so mysterious? 97 00:03:49,300 --> 00:03:50,401 >> Kyle: I'm not. 98 00:03:50,468 --> 00:03:51,402 I'm an open book. 99 00:03:51,469 --> 00:03:53,071 >> Summer: Mm, no. 100 00:03:53,137 --> 00:03:55,173 You're hinting at something, and you're deliberately not 101 00:03:55,239 --> 00:03:56,641 telling me what it is. 102 00:03:56,708 --> 00:03:58,610 You're like one of those diaries I had when I was a kid 103 00:03:58,676 --> 00:03:59,777 with little lock on it. 104 00:03:59,844 --> 00:04:01,646 >> Kyle: And we all know how impenetrable those locks are, 105 00:04:01,713 --> 00:04:04,315 so you're never getting the info you want out of me. 106 00:04:04,382 --> 00:04:05,450 >> Summer: Just tell me. 107 00:04:05,516 --> 00:04:07,552 I'm sure it has something to do with my mom and Diane 108 00:04:07,619 --> 00:04:09,320 both working at Marchetti. 109 00:04:09,387 --> 00:04:10,355 What happened? 110 00:04:10,421 --> 00:04:11,990 Did they get into a brawl before my mom's even had 111 00:04:12,056 --> 00:04:13,858 her first day at the office? 112 00:04:13,925 --> 00:04:17,829 >> Kyle: Not that I know of, but I have a great idea 113 00:04:17,895 --> 00:04:19,330 for Marchetti. 114 00:04:19,397 --> 00:04:20,999 >> Summer: I like the sound of that. 115 00:04:21,065 --> 00:04:23,468 >> Kyle: Best of all, it has nothing to do with our mothers' 116 00:04:23,534 --> 00:04:29,240 feud, and it can actually help people I care about. 117 00:04:29,307 --> 00:04:31,242 >> Mariah: Alright, honey. 118 00:04:31,309 --> 00:04:32,710 Tea with lemon. 119 00:04:32,777 --> 00:04:35,880 Not too hot. 120 00:04:35,947 --> 00:04:37,882 You know, there's an infinite number of things 121 00:04:37,949 --> 00:04:41,386 that I don't understand about this universe, but I know 122 00:04:41,452 --> 00:04:42,520 how to prepare your tea. 123 00:04:42,587 --> 00:04:44,322 I've got that down cold. 124 00:04:44,389 --> 00:04:47,558 [ Chuckles ] You know, it's a beautiful day. 125 00:04:47,625 --> 00:04:50,728 You know, maybe we could make some sandwiches, 126 00:04:50,795 --> 00:04:52,730 do a picnic by the lake. 127 00:04:52,797 --> 00:04:54,699 >> Voice App: You are being so sweet. 128 00:04:54,766 --> 00:04:55,500 Thanks. 129 00:04:55,566 --> 00:04:58,803 But I don't want you to ignoble. 130 00:04:58,870 --> 00:05:00,104 >> Mariah: Ignoble? 131 00:05:00,171 --> 00:05:02,373 I don't know what that means. 132 00:05:02,440 --> 00:05:04,142 >> Voice App: Ignore. 133 00:05:04,208 --> 00:05:06,644 >> Mariah: Right, but what does ignoble mean? 134 00:05:06,711 --> 00:05:07,478 >> Voice App: Ignore. 135 00:05:07,545 --> 00:05:08,613 >> Mariah: I understand. 136 00:05:08,680 --> 00:05:17,989 What am I not supposed to ignore? 137 00:05:18,056 --> 00:05:20,692 "Go to work." 138 00:05:20,758 --> 00:05:23,828 Well, I've got everything taken care of a Jabot, you know, 139 00:05:23,895 --> 00:05:25,797 and right here is where I need to be. 140 00:05:25,863 --> 00:05:29,167 If I go to work, who's going to entertain you, 141 00:05:29,233 --> 00:05:32,603 spend time with you, make your tea? 142 00:05:44,348 --> 00:05:46,350 >> Mariah: All caps. 143 00:05:46,417 --> 00:05:49,120 It's practically like you're shouting. 144 00:05:49,187 --> 00:05:53,157 [ Chuckles ] So you're sure 145 00:05:53,224 --> 00:05:56,160 everything's fine? 146 00:05:56,227 --> 00:05:57,462 Okay? It's perfect? 147 00:05:57,528 --> 00:05:59,530 Nothing could be better? 148 00:06:01,999 --> 00:06:05,036 Okay, sure. 149 00:06:05,103 --> 00:06:05,970 I believe that. 150 00:06:06,037 --> 00:06:09,841 You know, canceling all those concerts 151 00:06:09,907 --> 00:06:12,143 wasn't frustrating at all. 152 00:06:12,210 --> 00:06:17,515 You know, not being able to sing the songs to your adoring fans. 153 00:06:17,582 --> 00:06:20,752 And the best part is you get to listen to me all day 154 00:06:20,818 --> 00:06:23,521 and never be able to respond. 155 00:06:23,588 --> 00:06:25,056 >> Voice App: This is my dream. 156 00:06:25,123 --> 00:06:27,291 Having you dote on me is all I ever wanted. 157 00:06:27,358 --> 00:06:29,360 >> Mariah: A dream? 158 00:06:29,427 --> 00:06:32,897 That's what this is? 159 00:06:32,964 --> 00:06:38,302 [ Sighs ] Babe, the connection we have, 160 00:06:38,369 --> 00:06:39,971 it's no joke. 161 00:06:40,037 --> 00:06:42,707 You know, it's like a sixth sense. 162 00:06:42,774 --> 00:06:46,344 A seventh sense. [ Chuckles ] We can practically feel what the 163 00:06:46,410 --> 00:06:49,380 other is going through, right? 164 00:06:49,447 --> 00:06:54,252 Like, for example, when I was abducted 165 00:06:54,318 --> 00:06:57,088 by that maniac Stitch and he locked me in that little 166 00:06:57,155 --> 00:07:02,860 room when I was pregnant, you could tell that I was scared 167 00:07:02,927 --> 00:07:05,963 and in danger, right? 168 00:07:06,030 --> 00:07:11,269 So it's pretty pointless trying to keep things from me 169 00:07:11,335 --> 00:07:13,805 because everything that you're going through, 170 00:07:13,871 --> 00:07:18,142 I feel it, you know, like it's happening to me. 171 00:07:18,209 --> 00:07:23,281 And speaking from experience, keeping things in, 172 00:07:23,347 --> 00:07:25,783 that's not the way to go. 173 00:07:25,850 --> 00:07:30,354 It just grows, and it gives it power. 174 00:07:30,421 --> 00:07:32,623 Don't do that. 175 00:07:32,690 --> 00:07:39,797 Whatever you're feeling, I want to help you carry it. 176 00:07:39,864 --> 00:07:42,667 >> Kyle: So, I was talking to Mariah about Tessa's 177 00:07:42,733 --> 00:07:43,835 predicament. 178 00:07:43,901 --> 00:07:45,837 >> Summer: Yeah, she can't speak or sing since the surgery. 179 00:07:45,903 --> 00:07:48,472 >> Kyle: She's going to need extensive voice therapy to 180 00:07:48,539 --> 00:07:51,809 recover, so her career is on hold for the foreseeable future. 181 00:07:51,876 --> 00:07:53,544 >> Summer: She must be so scared. 182 00:07:53,611 --> 00:07:55,880 >> Kyle: Well, I'm sure she is, but it's Tessa, 183 00:07:55,947 --> 00:07:57,915 so she'll tough it out and never let us know 184 00:07:57,982 --> 00:07:58,916 how frightened she is. 185 00:07:58,983 --> 00:08:00,651 >> Summer: That's how I would be, too. 186 00:08:00,718 --> 00:08:02,453 >> Kyle: [ Chuckling ] No, you wouldn't. 187 00:08:02,520 --> 00:08:05,723 Like, I love you, but you're not the tough, stoic type. 188 00:08:05,790 --> 00:08:08,459 >> Summer: I'm going to prove you wrong about that someday. 189 00:08:08,526 --> 00:08:09,827 What was this great idea? 190 00:08:09,894 --> 00:08:12,063 >> Kyle: Mariah was looking for something else for Tessa 191 00:08:12,129 --> 00:08:13,130 to focus on. 192 00:08:13,197 --> 00:08:16,267 She pitched an idea that would direct Tessa's energy 193 00:08:16,334 --> 00:08:20,137 into something productive and give Marchetti a new face 194 00:08:20,204 --> 00:08:22,673 for the new line. 195 00:08:22,740 --> 00:08:25,243 >> Summer: You're talking about hiring Tessa as a model. 196 00:08:25,309 --> 00:08:26,744 >> Kyle: For the print campaign. 197 00:08:26,811 --> 00:08:28,079 Her fan base is growing. 198 00:08:28,145 --> 00:08:30,047 It's the exact demographic we're looking for. 199 00:08:30,114 --> 00:08:32,917 Tessa has the look I think we want, and best of all, 200 00:08:32,984 --> 00:08:34,018 she loves our product. 201 00:08:34,085 --> 00:08:35,052 >> Summer: Hm. 202 00:08:35,119 --> 00:08:37,388 I mean, I love that photo of her on her new album. 203 00:08:37,455 --> 00:08:38,723 I mean, it's stunning. 204 00:08:38,789 --> 00:08:41,125 >> Kyle: The camera loves her. 205 00:08:41,192 --> 00:08:42,860 >> Summer: I like the idea. 206 00:08:42,927 --> 00:08:44,929 I'm not thrilled that Mariah is the one 207 00:08:44,996 --> 00:08:46,063 that brought it to you. 208 00:08:46,130 --> 00:08:47,632 That means that she's going to be involved, which always 209 00:08:47,698 --> 00:08:48,933 turns into a whole thing. 210 00:08:49,000 --> 00:08:51,168 >> Kyle: She will be on her best behavior. 211 00:08:51,235 --> 00:08:52,970 >> Summer: That's what we've been saying about our mothers, 212 00:08:53,037 --> 00:08:55,206 and they're going to require a lot of managing. 213 00:08:55,273 --> 00:08:57,108 I don't want me and Mariah to be another source 214 00:08:57,174 --> 00:08:58,142 of potential conflict. 215 00:08:58,209 --> 00:09:01,512 >> Kyle: Hey, Mariah is genuinely happy for us and 216 00:09:01,579 --> 00:09:03,514 you're happy for her and Tessa. 217 00:09:03,581 --> 00:09:05,683 >> Summer: We've reached sort of a peaceful coexistence, 218 00:09:05,750 --> 00:09:07,752 but that's only because of your friendship. 219 00:09:07,818 --> 00:09:10,321 >> Kyle: Maybe, but she's changed, like when 220 00:09:10,388 --> 00:09:13,291 she gives you a hard time now, it doesn't really have 221 00:09:13,357 --> 00:09:14,892 any animosity to it. 222 00:09:14,959 --> 00:09:17,228 Like, I mean, like, at the winning. 223 00:09:17,295 --> 00:09:19,497 She was legitimately happy you were there. 224 00:09:19,563 --> 00:09:22,466 >> Summer: Babe, she called me "Snowflake" for years. 225 00:09:22,533 --> 00:09:24,835 >> Kyle: It was in fun -- mostly. 226 00:09:24,902 --> 00:09:28,906 But, look, Mariah has her hands full at Jabot, 227 00:09:28,973 --> 00:09:33,077 so she won't have time to play show-biz wife to Tessa. 228 00:09:33,144 --> 00:09:34,946 Look past all the Mariah stuff. 229 00:09:35,012 --> 00:09:40,818 Won't it be awesome for Tessa to be the face of Marchetti? 230 00:09:40,885 --> 00:09:45,222 >> Billy: No, I am not trying to prevent you from seeing Johnny. 231 00:09:45,289 --> 00:09:46,991 It is a tricky time. 232 00:09:47,058 --> 00:09:48,926 >> Chelsea: Right. 233 00:09:48,993 --> 00:09:51,329 Back from camp, you said. 234 00:09:51,395 --> 00:09:53,597 >> Billy: Well, it's not only that. 235 00:09:53,664 --> 00:09:56,367 My kids had a relationship with Ashland Locke. and now 236 00:09:56,434 --> 00:09:57,635 they are dealing with his death. 237 00:09:57,702 --> 00:09:59,236 >> Chelsea: All the more reason Johnny should go out and kick a 238 00:09:59,303 --> 00:10:00,905 soccer ball around with Connor for a few minutes. 239 00:10:00,972 --> 00:10:02,173 >> Billy: It's not the right time. 240 00:10:02,239 --> 00:10:03,240 Can we please move on from this? 241 00:10:03,307 --> 00:10:05,743 >> Chelsea: No, actually. 242 00:10:05,810 --> 00:10:07,311 No. 243 00:10:07,378 --> 00:10:08,746 You know, a few weeks ago, I would have accepted 244 00:10:08,813 --> 00:10:10,214 your response. 245 00:10:10,281 --> 00:10:12,783 I wanted to make everybody else happy, not create any waves. 246 00:10:12,850 --> 00:10:15,186 I was just feeling grateful that people were putting up with me. 247 00:10:15,252 --> 00:10:16,654 But now it's about what's best for me. 248 00:10:16,721 --> 00:10:17,855 Now it's about what I want. 249 00:10:17,922 --> 00:10:19,824 >> Billy: Wait a second now, okay, 'cause I am on your side. 250 00:10:19,890 --> 00:10:22,560 I mean, I brought you in on this podcast to be a partner. 251 00:10:22,626 --> 00:10:24,562 >> Chelsea: I know, because you knew I could make it better. 252 00:10:24,628 --> 00:10:26,897 >> Billy: Well, that is true, and it's working because we are 253 00:10:26,964 --> 00:10:28,032 open and honest with each other. 254 00:10:28,099 --> 00:10:29,033 We are in sync in that way. 255 00:10:29,100 --> 00:10:30,701 >> Chelsea: Well, except when it comes to Johnny. 256 00:10:30,768 --> 00:10:31,902 >> Billy: See, I disagree. 257 00:10:31,969 --> 00:10:34,638 I think we're in sync there, too, because Victoria and I have 258 00:10:34,705 --> 00:10:36,807 raised Johnny exactly the way that you wanted him 259 00:10:36,874 --> 00:10:38,009 to be raised. 260 00:10:38,075 --> 00:10:40,311 >> Chelsea: Billy, he is my biological son, and I don't even 261 00:10:40,378 --> 00:10:41,846 get to see him or spend any time with him. 262 00:10:41,912 --> 00:10:44,281 >> Billy: That was your choice, Chelsea. 263 00:10:44,348 --> 00:10:47,752 This agreement that we have has worked for many, many years 264 00:10:47,818 --> 00:10:48,819 up until very recently. 265 00:10:48,886 --> 00:10:51,489 So you tell me, is something else going on? 266 00:11:00,264 --> 00:11:03,434 >> Sally: No, nothing. 267 00:11:03,501 --> 00:11:06,670 I didn't have a business dinner scheduled all week. 268 00:11:06,737 --> 00:11:09,173 And you said Imani arranged it for the three of us? 269 00:11:09,240 --> 00:11:10,241 >> Nate: That's right. 270 00:11:10,307 --> 00:11:12,243 >> Sally: [ Sighs ] I mean, it was a hectic time at 271 00:11:12,309 --> 00:11:13,310 Newman. 272 00:11:13,377 --> 00:11:17,281 Victoria had just come back, Adam left Newman Media, 273 00:11:17,348 --> 00:11:21,385 but if it was in the books, it would've been here. 274 00:11:21,452 --> 00:11:23,921 >> Nate: Okay, well, I guess there was some conflict with 275 00:11:23,988 --> 00:11:25,389 scheduling. 276 00:11:25,456 --> 00:11:27,892 Regardless, we're here now, and we'd like to talk about 277 00:11:27,958 --> 00:11:29,460 the issue at hand. 278 00:11:29,527 --> 00:11:32,363 >> Elena: But, first, we'd like to congratulate you on 279 00:11:32,430 --> 00:11:34,632 officially taking over at Newman Media. 280 00:11:34,698 --> 00:11:35,833 >> Sally: Thank you, Elena. 281 00:11:35,900 --> 00:11:38,169 >> Elena: Yeah, I mean, it's a huge job, but I'm sure you'll 282 00:11:38,235 --> 00:11:39,303 crush it. 283 00:11:39,370 --> 00:11:41,806 >> Nate: Yeah, I know something about taking a hard left 284 00:11:41,872 --> 00:11:43,174 in your career path. 285 00:11:43,240 --> 00:11:45,543 It's tough but rewarding. 286 00:11:45,609 --> 00:11:47,611 >> Sally: Yes, it is. 287 00:11:47,678 --> 00:11:51,015 >> Nate: Well, Elena would also like to make a move in her 288 00:11:51,082 --> 00:11:52,016 career. 289 00:11:52,083 --> 00:11:54,452 She wants to join us over at Chancellor-Winters, 290 00:11:54,518 --> 00:11:58,489 but to do that, she needs to be released from her current 291 00:11:58,556 --> 00:12:01,092 contract with Newman Media. 292 00:12:01,158 --> 00:12:02,259 >> Sally: I see. 293 00:12:02,326 --> 00:12:05,029 >> Elena: And I really appreciate and I'm grateful 294 00:12:05,096 --> 00:12:06,130 for my time at Newman Media. 295 00:12:06,197 --> 00:12:08,099 It was a really great experience. 296 00:12:08,165 --> 00:12:10,034 >> Sally: And it shows. 297 00:12:10,101 --> 00:12:12,336 I mean, I think that's why you're such a great host at 298 00:12:12,403 --> 00:12:13,437 AskMDNow. 299 00:12:13,504 --> 00:12:15,940 The audience can tell that you love what you're doing. 300 00:12:16,006 --> 00:12:18,075 Visits to the site are up almost 20%. 301 00:12:18,142 --> 00:12:20,544 Average visit duration is up, bounce rate is down. 302 00:12:20,611 --> 00:12:22,813 Those are trends that advertisers pay for. 303 00:12:22,880 --> 00:12:26,350 So I can see why Chancellor-Winters would want to 304 00:12:26,417 --> 00:12:27,751 poach you. 305 00:12:27,818 --> 00:12:30,121 >> Nate: It's not a poaching situation. 306 00:12:30,187 --> 00:12:31,856 >> Sally: Isn't it? 307 00:12:31,922 --> 00:12:33,924 'Cause you're trying to lure talent we have signed under 308 00:12:33,991 --> 00:12:35,593 contract. 309 00:12:35,659 --> 00:12:43,167 I'm not sure why I would let that happen. 310 00:12:43,234 --> 00:12:46,103 >> Chelsea: What's changed? 311 00:12:46,170 --> 00:12:47,605 A lot. 312 00:12:47,671 --> 00:12:49,673 Since I recovered from what my mother likes to refer to 313 00:12:49,740 --> 00:12:52,376 as "a huge emotional breakdown," I have a different outlook 314 00:12:52,443 --> 00:12:53,911 on life. 315 00:12:53,978 --> 00:12:55,980 I'm a work in progress. 316 00:12:56,046 --> 00:12:58,415 >> Billy: Welcome to the club. 317 00:12:58,482 --> 00:13:00,951 >> Chelsea: I've always been an outsider here. 318 00:13:01,018 --> 00:13:03,254 Everyone's always looked at me and viewed me with suspicion. 319 00:13:03,320 --> 00:13:05,489 And I can't say I blame them because of my past 320 00:13:05,556 --> 00:13:08,292 and my history and the way I showed up to town. 321 00:13:08,359 --> 00:13:10,361 To be honest with you, it didn't used to even bother me. 322 00:13:10,427 --> 00:13:11,729 I reveled in it. 323 00:13:11,795 --> 00:13:13,597 >> Billy: You don't feel the same anymore? 324 00:13:13,664 --> 00:13:16,934 >> Chelsea: [ Sighs ] When I hit rock bottom 325 00:13:17,001 --> 00:13:20,271 poisoning Rey, I lost myself. 326 00:13:20,337 --> 00:13:22,106 I really did. 327 00:13:22,173 --> 00:13:24,875 I lost any sense of self-worth. 328 00:13:24,942 --> 00:13:27,178 I mean, even when I came home, I practically begged Adam 329 00:13:27,244 --> 00:13:27,912 to take me back. 330 00:13:27,978 --> 00:13:29,680 What was I thinking? 331 00:13:29,747 --> 00:13:32,816 >> Billy: Well, right now, I'm thinking that you're glad that 332 00:13:32,883 --> 00:13:35,486 he didn't take you up on the offer and that he is not in your 333 00:13:35,553 --> 00:13:36,654 life. 334 00:13:36,720 --> 00:13:38,389 >> Chelsea: Listen, it's hard to get some people out of our 335 00:13:38,455 --> 00:13:43,460 system, kind of like you and Victoria. 336 00:13:43,527 --> 00:13:45,663 [ Sighs ] The truth is, when I was in that 337 00:13:45,729 --> 00:13:48,566 really dark place, Rey was the only one 338 00:13:48,632 --> 00:13:51,101 who reached out to me. 339 00:13:51,168 --> 00:13:52,970 He was so kind. 340 00:13:53,037 --> 00:13:55,005 When he died, I just felt like the rug got ripped out from 341 00:13:55,072 --> 00:13:56,240 under me. 342 00:13:56,307 --> 00:13:57,708 So I held on to things that made me feel safe and comfortable, 343 00:13:57,775 --> 00:14:00,778 you know, like my partnership with Chloe and my design work. 344 00:14:00,844 --> 00:14:02,446 >> Billy: Yeah, even I could see you were struggling. 345 00:14:02,513 --> 00:14:04,381 >> Chelsea: I don't think people realize what a big step it was 346 00:14:04,448 --> 00:14:07,117 for me to walk away from design, fashion. 347 00:14:07,184 --> 00:14:08,619 It's all I knew I was good at. 348 00:14:08,686 --> 00:14:11,155 It was a huge part of my identity, 349 00:14:11,222 --> 00:14:12,489 but it didn't make me happy. 350 00:14:12,556 --> 00:14:15,359 I had conditioned myself to believe that that's as good 351 00:14:15,426 --> 00:14:17,294 as it's going to get, but that something amazing happened. 352 00:14:17,361 --> 00:14:19,196 I realized I deserve more. 353 00:14:19,263 --> 00:14:21,232 I deserve to be happy. 354 00:14:21,298 --> 00:14:22,366 >> Billy: Of course you do. 355 00:14:22,433 --> 00:14:24,001 >> Chelsea: Working with you has been a big part of that 356 00:14:24,068 --> 00:14:25,202 epiphany. 357 00:14:25,269 --> 00:14:26,704 I realize I have a different skill set. 358 00:14:26,770 --> 00:14:31,475 Not just design, not just, you know, running cons. 359 00:14:31,542 --> 00:14:33,544 >> Billy: Yeah, I think we're all glad that you're not in that 360 00:14:33,611 --> 00:14:34,612 line of work anymore. 361 00:14:34,678 --> 00:14:36,914 >> Chelsea: Stepping into a new field where I had 362 00:14:36,981 --> 00:14:40,017 zero experience, zero training, and miraculously 363 00:14:40,084 --> 00:14:43,454 not sucking at it was a huge confidence booster. 364 00:14:43,520 --> 00:14:45,589 You know, I'd been so isolated for so long, and suddenly 365 00:14:45,656 --> 00:14:47,324 there are these people on the Internet commenting 366 00:14:47,391 --> 00:14:49,994 that they are connecting with what I had to say. 367 00:14:50,060 --> 00:14:51,495 >> Billy: No, I know the feeling. 368 00:14:51,562 --> 00:14:52,930 It's kind of interesting. 369 00:14:52,997 --> 00:14:54,765 You think all those weird, quirky things that 370 00:14:54,832 --> 00:14:57,001 make you unlikable are actually things that make you relatable. 371 00:14:57,067 --> 00:14:59,303 >> Chelsea: Yeah. 372 00:14:59,370 --> 00:15:02,573 So it's made me realize I want to be open to letting 373 00:15:02,640 --> 00:15:05,276 other people into my life. 374 00:15:05,342 --> 00:15:08,712 And I think Johnny's a big part of that. 375 00:15:08,779 --> 00:15:13,017 >> Billy: I'm not sure why you think that way. 376 00:15:13,083 --> 00:15:15,286 >> Chelsea: Johnny already knows that Victoria is not 377 00:15:15,352 --> 00:15:16,387 his biological mother. 378 00:15:16,453 --> 00:15:22,593 Would it really be so terrible if he learned that I am? 379 00:15:22,660 --> 00:15:24,361 >> Billy: [ Clears throat ] We have an agreement, Chelsea. 380 00:15:24,428 --> 00:15:25,529 >> Chelsea: I know, Billy. 381 00:15:25,596 --> 00:15:27,665 I know we have an agreement, but that was a long time ago. 382 00:15:27,731 --> 00:15:29,233 And I was in an entirely different place. 383 00:15:29,300 --> 00:15:30,934 I was a different person. 384 00:15:31,001 --> 00:15:33,304 You and Victoria have given him everything. 385 00:15:33,370 --> 00:15:35,306 You've done an incredible job, but I'm not the same person I 386 00:15:35,372 --> 00:15:36,707 was when I signed that agreement years ago. 387 00:15:36,774 --> 00:15:38,475 >> Billy: I understand that, but that does not negate the 388 00:15:38,542 --> 00:15:39,610 agreement that we signed. 389 00:15:39,677 --> 00:15:41,145 >> Chelsea: Don't you agree with me that kids deserve to 390 00:15:41,211 --> 00:15:43,414 know the true information about their birth? 391 00:15:43,480 --> 00:15:46,884 No secrets, no shame. 392 00:15:46,950 --> 00:15:51,955 You can't deny Johnny and Connor are connected. 393 00:15:52,022 --> 00:15:54,091 Don't they deserve to get to know each other? 394 00:15:54,158 --> 00:15:55,059 To have a bond? 395 00:15:55,125 --> 00:16:03,367 It would mean so much to them as they grow up. 396 00:16:03,434 --> 00:16:05,636 >> Billy: I promise you, I will have the conversation with 397 00:16:05,703 --> 00:16:06,370 Victoria. 398 00:16:06,437 --> 00:16:09,440 >> Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Thank you. 399 00:16:09,506 --> 00:16:13,410 >> Billy: I will let you know how it goes. 400 00:16:13,477 --> 00:16:15,946 >> Chelsea: Wow, okay. 401 00:16:16,013 --> 00:16:17,181 Well, thank you. 402 00:16:17,247 --> 00:16:19,483 Now that that conversation is behind us, I guess we can focus 403 00:16:19,550 --> 00:16:20,384 on podcast ideas. 404 00:16:20,451 --> 00:16:22,519 >> Billy: Yes, I would like to do that. 405 00:16:22,586 --> 00:16:23,654 >> Chelsea: But? 406 00:16:23,721 --> 00:16:26,423 >> Billy: But right now I've got an empty stomach, 407 00:16:26,490 --> 00:16:28,258 and I do not like to work on an empty stomach. 408 00:16:28,325 --> 00:16:29,793 So can we please get out of here? 409 00:16:29,860 --> 00:16:32,730 Lunch is on me. 410 00:16:32,796 --> 00:16:33,697 >> Voice App: You're right. 411 00:16:33,764 --> 00:16:35,299 It's making me crazy. 412 00:16:35,366 --> 00:16:37,668 I can't do what I love. 413 00:16:37,735 --> 00:16:41,038 >> Mariah: And you're positive that a picnic by the lake 414 00:16:41,105 --> 00:16:43,307 wouldn't help? 415 00:16:43,374 --> 00:16:47,678 What if we brought pie? 416 00:16:47,745 --> 00:16:48,912 I'm sorry. 417 00:16:48,979 --> 00:16:51,582 Okay, I'm trying. I really am. 418 00:16:51,648 --> 00:16:54,151 But sometimes I feel like, I don't know, 419 00:16:54,218 --> 00:16:56,854 I'm making it worse or I'm getting in the way. 420 00:16:56,920 --> 00:16:58,589 >> Voice App: You are not the problem. 421 00:16:58,655 --> 00:17:00,290 You are wonderful. 422 00:17:00,357 --> 00:17:01,925 >> Mariah: Oh, I know. 423 00:17:01,992 --> 00:17:04,294 [ Chuckles ] But it's very strange hearing 424 00:17:04,361 --> 00:17:06,663 that from a robotic voice. 425 00:17:06,730 --> 00:17:08,532 Nice, though. 426 00:17:08,599 --> 00:17:10,701 Very, very nice to hear it out loud. 427 00:17:10,768 --> 00:17:13,704 You know what we should do? 428 00:17:13,771 --> 00:17:16,774 I think that we should find something different 429 00:17:16,840 --> 00:17:18,308 for you to do during this time. 430 00:17:18,375 --> 00:17:21,078 You know, channel all of that creative energy 431 00:17:21,145 --> 00:17:23,247 into something, right? 432 00:17:23,313 --> 00:17:24,181 >> Kyle: Hey, you two. 433 00:17:24,248 --> 00:17:25,716 >> Mariah: Hey. 434 00:17:25,783 --> 00:17:28,051 >> Kyle: Just who we were looking for. 435 00:17:28,118 --> 00:17:33,257 >> Mariah: Oh, well, if you're wondering why I'm not at Jabot, 436 00:17:33,323 --> 00:17:34,191 it's a funny story. 437 00:17:34,258 --> 00:17:35,159 >> Summer: Save it. 438 00:17:35,225 --> 00:17:37,227 We actually don't care why you're not at Jabot. 439 00:17:37,294 --> 00:17:39,229 And when he said you're just who we're looking for, 440 00:17:39,296 --> 00:17:41,064 he wasn't talking about you. 441 00:17:41,131 --> 00:17:44,101 >> Kyle: We want to talk to Tessa. 442 00:17:52,576 --> 00:17:54,645 >> Sally: The hard work that Elena is putting into the site 443 00:17:54,711 --> 00:17:57,347 is just now starting to pay off. 444 00:17:57,414 --> 00:18:00,284 >> Elena: Yes, but I think there are plenty of other doctors 445 00:18:00,350 --> 00:18:02,786 who would do just as good of a job as I have, 446 00:18:02,853 --> 00:18:05,689 and it would be easier for them because they've already built 447 00:18:05,756 --> 00:18:07,024 the foundation. 448 00:18:07,090 --> 00:18:09,460 >> Sally: But we don't have a list of replacements. 449 00:18:09,526 --> 00:18:10,994 >> Elena: Actually, you do. 450 00:18:11,061 --> 00:18:13,363 I've compiled a list of 12 names of doctors who I think 451 00:18:13,430 --> 00:18:15,599 could start right away. 452 00:18:15,666 --> 00:18:18,969 >> Sally: Is there a reason that you want to leave? 453 00:18:19,036 --> 00:18:20,471 Are you unhappy with us? 454 00:18:20,537 --> 00:18:22,239 >> Elena: No, not at all. 455 00:18:22,306 --> 00:18:25,876 Like I said before, I really enjoyed my time at Newman Media. 456 00:18:25,943 --> 00:18:30,347 >> Nate: But as the guy who was the original face of AskMDNow, 457 00:18:30,414 --> 00:18:32,382 I was impressed with how Elena stepped into 458 00:18:32,449 --> 00:18:34,451 that format seamlessly. 459 00:18:34,518 --> 00:18:38,222 She built on what we had created, and I am confident 460 00:18:38,288 --> 00:18:41,391 that any of the people on her list can do the same. 461 00:18:41,458 --> 00:18:43,627 The audience will continue to follow. 462 00:18:43,694 --> 00:18:46,430 >> Sally: But we don't know that for sure. 463 00:18:46,497 --> 00:18:47,664 Audiences don't like change. 464 00:18:47,731 --> 00:18:50,701 Even when you left, Nate, there was a drop-off. 465 00:18:50,767 --> 00:18:53,237 And when you're on that screen, Elena, you are not just a 466 00:18:53,303 --> 00:18:54,538 doctor. 467 00:18:54,605 --> 00:18:55,606 You're talent. 468 00:18:55,672 --> 00:18:59,109 You have an intangible quality that not everyone has. 469 00:18:59,176 --> 00:19:06,483 >> Nate: Well, I just made it tangible. 470 00:19:06,550 --> 00:19:08,552 I've written down a figure. 471 00:19:08,619 --> 00:19:23,500 It's a financial incentive to release Elena from her contract. 472 00:19:23,567 --> 00:19:24,368 It's a financial incentive to release Elena from her contract. 473 00:19:24,434 --> 00:19:27,905 >> Sally: I will be sad to see you go, 474 00:19:27,971 --> 00:19:30,641 but best of luck. 475 00:19:30,707 --> 00:19:31,375 >> Elena: Really? 476 00:19:31,441 --> 00:19:33,043 That's -- That's it? 477 00:19:33,110 --> 00:19:35,178 >> Sally: Yeah, I will have the papers drawn up today. 478 00:19:35,245 --> 00:19:37,648 >> Nate: We already have the agreement written up. 479 00:19:37,714 --> 00:19:40,183 We can fill in the numbers and send it over to you. 480 00:19:40,250 --> 00:19:42,119 >> Sally: Even better. 481 00:19:42,185 --> 00:19:44,254 >> Elena: Thank you so much, Sally. 482 00:19:44,321 --> 00:19:46,890 >> Nate: It was a pleasure doing business with you. 483 00:19:46,957 --> 00:19:48,692 >> Sally: You, too. 484 00:19:48,759 --> 00:19:51,962 And I really hope this move works out for you, Elena. 485 00:19:52,029 --> 00:19:53,964 You're a real talent. 486 00:19:54,031 --> 00:19:57,801 >> Nate: We'll be in touch soon. 487 00:19:57,868 --> 00:19:59,870 >> Elena: Thanks. 488 00:20:09,913 --> 00:20:14,718 >> Kyle: Tessa, we were wondering if you're up for a new 489 00:20:14,785 --> 00:20:16,119 challenge. 490 00:20:16,186 --> 00:20:17,287 >> Mariah: Oh, my gosh. 491 00:20:17,354 --> 00:20:19,489 We were just talking about that. 492 00:20:19,556 --> 00:20:23,327 You know, something to pour her incredible energy into, 493 00:20:23,393 --> 00:20:27,531 like baking or sculpting, juggling. 494 00:20:27,598 --> 00:20:30,801 >> Summer: Or maybe something completely different. 495 00:20:30,867 --> 00:20:34,938 >> Kyle: Would you be interested in being the new face 496 00:20:35,005 --> 00:20:37,207 for Marchetti? 497 00:20:37,274 --> 00:20:41,078 >> Mariah: What? That's amazing. 498 00:20:41,144 --> 00:20:43,313 >> Kyle: Yeah, we came up with the idea while we were 499 00:20:43,380 --> 00:20:44,982 brainstorming our new print campaign. 500 00:20:45,048 --> 00:20:46,817 You know, who would we want to represent the company now 501 00:20:46,883 --> 00:20:47,851 it's a part of Jabot? 502 00:20:47,918 --> 00:20:49,886 >> Summer: And you've got a fresh look -- elegant, 503 00:20:49,953 --> 00:20:50,887 sophisticated, fun. 504 00:20:50,954 --> 00:20:52,189 I mean, that is our brand. 505 00:20:52,255 --> 00:20:53,223 >> Mariah: I agree. 506 00:20:53,290 --> 00:20:54,458 She would be perfect. 507 00:20:54,524 --> 00:20:56,393 >> Kyle: And we loved the photo on your album and said that's 508 00:20:56,460 --> 00:20:59,429 the exact look we're going for, and we were like, "We should get 509 00:20:59,496 --> 00:21:00,497 someone like Tessa." 510 00:21:00,564 --> 00:21:01,965 >> Summer: Then we were like, "Why don't we just get 511 00:21:02,032 --> 00:21:06,670 the original, Tessa herself?" >> Mariah: I am stunned. 512 00:21:06,737 --> 00:21:09,039 I can't believe this. 513 00:21:09,106 --> 00:21:11,475 What do you think, babe? 514 00:21:11,541 --> 00:21:13,443 >> Voice App: I'm speechless. 515 00:21:13,510 --> 00:21:15,879 [ Laughter ] >> Mariah: Okay, I see what you 516 00:21:15,946 --> 00:21:19,149 did there. 517 00:21:19,216 --> 00:21:21,685 >> Voice App: I'm really flattered, but it's a reminder 518 00:21:21,752 --> 00:21:23,987 of what I might be losing. 519 00:21:30,794 --> 00:21:32,896 >> Nate: I thought you'd be more excited about being released 520 00:21:32,963 --> 00:21:35,499 from your contract. 521 00:21:35,565 --> 00:21:38,001 >> Elena: I'm happy. 522 00:21:38,068 --> 00:21:39,903 >> Nate: Are you sure? 523 00:21:39,970 --> 00:21:43,640 >> Elena: I mean, I'm not dancing in the streets, but, 524 00:21:43,707 --> 00:21:44,908 yeah, I'm pleased. 525 00:21:44,975 --> 00:21:47,477 >> Nate: Good, because we did it. 526 00:21:47,544 --> 00:21:48,979 We got what we wanted. 527 00:21:49,046 --> 00:21:51,048 And I did not think Sally was going to let you go, 528 00:21:51,114 --> 00:21:56,319 but she saw all those zeroes in my offer and waved goodbye. 529 00:21:56,386 --> 00:21:57,554 >> Elena: Yeah, good job. 530 00:21:57,621 --> 00:22:00,490 You read the situation perfectly. 531 00:22:00,557 --> 00:22:02,959 At least with Sally. 532 00:22:03,026 --> 00:22:04,661 >> Nate: What do you mean? 533 00:22:04,728 --> 00:22:07,998 What did I miss? 534 00:22:08,065 --> 00:22:09,933 >> Elena: I think it's crazy that I even have to explain this 535 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:12,235 to you. 536 00:22:12,302 --> 00:22:14,571 You remember all the confusion about the first meeting 537 00:22:14,638 --> 00:22:18,208 that Imani set up between you, her, and Sally? 538 00:22:18,275 --> 00:22:21,244 >> Nate: What are you getting at? 539 00:22:21,311 --> 00:22:23,780 >> Elena: The reason Sally couldn't remember canceling the 540 00:22:23,847 --> 00:22:27,317 meeting is because she was never invited in the first place. 541 00:22:27,384 --> 00:22:30,387 So that dinner between the three of you was really supposed 542 00:22:30,454 --> 00:22:35,092 to be an intimate night with just you and Imani. 543 00:22:35,158 --> 00:22:37,160 She set it all up. 544 00:22:47,104 --> 00:22:50,140 >> "The Young and the Restless" will continue. 545 00:23:12,462 --> 00:23:13,997 >> Billy: You good with couch? 546 00:23:14,064 --> 00:23:14,998 >> Chelsea: Yeah, yeah. 547 00:23:15,065 --> 00:23:15,699 Just give me one second. 548 00:23:15,766 --> 00:23:17,768 >> Billy: Alright. 549 00:23:22,072 --> 00:23:23,940 >> Chelsea: Sally, hi. 550 00:23:24,007 --> 00:23:26,409 >> Sally: Chelsea. 551 00:23:26,476 --> 00:23:28,779 >> Chelsea: [ Sighs ] How are you? 552 00:23:28,845 --> 00:23:30,280 I've been worried. 553 00:23:30,347 --> 00:23:32,916 I'm sure it's sinking in the way Adam just dumped you 554 00:23:32,983 --> 00:23:34,351 like that, you poor thing. 555 00:23:34,417 --> 00:23:36,153 >> Sally: I don't want or need your sympathy. 556 00:23:36,219 --> 00:23:38,088 >> Chelsea: You know, I really admire the way you've been 557 00:23:38,155 --> 00:23:40,190 handling this breakup. 558 00:23:40,257 --> 00:23:41,558 You're so brave. 559 00:23:41,625 --> 00:23:43,560 Sitting here in public, probably wondering 560 00:23:43,627 --> 00:23:45,762 if everybody's out there whispering about you. 561 00:23:45,829 --> 00:23:49,800 >> Sally: Did you handle it well whenever Adam broke up with you? 562 00:23:49,866 --> 00:23:52,502 >> Chelsea: You seem a lot better than the last time I saw 563 00:23:52,569 --> 00:23:54,704 you, and you went chasing after Adam. 564 00:23:54,771 --> 00:23:56,573 Eugh, not particularly dignified. 565 00:23:56,640 --> 00:23:59,409 I felt so bad for you. 566 00:23:59,476 --> 00:24:02,245 >> Sally: Well, if anyone can empathize with Adam breaking up 567 00:24:02,312 --> 00:24:03,914 with me, it's you. 568 00:24:03,980 --> 00:24:05,649 How many times did it take for you to realize 569 00:24:05,715 --> 00:24:06,449 that he wasn't the one? 570 00:24:06,516 --> 00:24:08,552 Five, six? 571 00:24:08,618 --> 00:24:09,986 It's such a shame 'cause you guys have a kid, and 572 00:24:10,053 --> 00:24:11,888 you still couldn't make it work. 573 00:24:11,955 --> 00:24:13,523 >> Chelsea: Well, if you'll excuse me, someone's waiting for 574 00:24:13,590 --> 00:24:14,224 me. 575 00:24:14,291 --> 00:24:16,293 Have a great day. 576 00:24:24,301 --> 00:24:25,735 >> Billy: Hey. 577 00:24:25,802 --> 00:24:28,605 Is everything okay? 578 00:24:28,672 --> 00:24:34,110 >> Chelsea: Everything's perfect. 579 00:24:34,177 --> 00:24:38,381 >> Mariah: Tessa, you would not be losing anything. 580 00:24:38,448 --> 00:24:43,086 You know, losing your ability to sing, that's temporary. 581 00:24:43,153 --> 00:24:45,322 Frustrating as hell but temporary. 582 00:24:45,388 --> 00:24:46,122 You'll come back. 583 00:24:46,189 --> 00:24:47,224 >> Kyle: You will. 584 00:24:47,290 --> 00:24:48,992 >> Summer: Better than ever. 585 00:24:49,059 --> 00:24:52,395 >> Mariah: And in the meantime, seems like Kyle and Summer 586 00:24:52,462 --> 00:24:54,764 want you to be a part of their new adventure. 587 00:24:54,831 --> 00:24:56,499 You love Marchetti. 588 00:24:56,566 --> 00:24:59,269 You would be draped in their clothing. 589 00:24:59,336 --> 00:25:01,037 So glamorous. 590 00:25:01,104 --> 00:25:03,607 You'd be the face that launched 1,000 pair 591 00:25:03,673 --> 00:25:04,507 of high-end shoes. 592 00:25:04,574 --> 00:25:05,842 [ Chuckles ] >> Kyle: Better be a whole lot 593 00:25:05,909 --> 00:25:07,310 more than that. 594 00:25:07,377 --> 00:25:09,646 >> Summer: Tessa, this might be a perfect time for you to try 595 00:25:09,713 --> 00:25:11,715 branching out while you recuperate. 596 00:25:11,781 --> 00:25:13,817 You wouldn't have to use your voice at all, and you could 597 00:25:13,884 --> 00:25:15,952 really focus on healing. 598 00:25:16,019 --> 00:25:20,590 >> Mariah: Yeah, and your face plastered all over billboards, 599 00:25:20,657 --> 00:25:24,227 magazines -- that's good for the Tessa Porter brand. 600 00:25:24,294 --> 00:25:26,630 You would expand your fan base for when you get back to 601 00:25:26,696 --> 00:25:27,564 performing. 602 00:25:27,631 --> 00:25:28,865 >> Kyle: And when things are back to normal, 603 00:25:28,932 --> 00:25:32,636 you can have your music career and continue to model for us. 604 00:25:32,702 --> 00:25:34,704 >> Mariah: Best of both worlds. 605 00:25:38,174 --> 00:25:41,611 >> Nate: I can't believe your mind went there. 606 00:25:41,678 --> 00:25:42,779 What? 607 00:25:42,846 --> 00:25:46,683 >> Elena: Tell me, did you speak to Sally or her assistant 608 00:25:46,750 --> 00:25:47,817 before the meeting? 609 00:25:47,884 --> 00:25:48,718 >> Nate: No. 610 00:25:48,785 --> 00:25:50,754 >> Elena: Exactly. 611 00:25:50,820 --> 00:25:53,123 Imani arranged the whole thing. 612 00:25:53,189 --> 00:25:55,625 She told you that everything was set, and then she told you that 613 00:25:55,692 --> 00:25:57,994 it got canceled last second. 614 00:25:58,061 --> 00:25:59,896 And you bought it. 615 00:25:59,963 --> 00:26:02,265 >> Nate: I had no reason not to. 616 00:26:02,332 --> 00:26:05,869 Meetings get canceled or postponed all the time. 617 00:26:05,936 --> 00:26:08,138 Things come up. It happens. 618 00:26:08,204 --> 00:26:10,974 Look, just because Imani's involved doesn't mean 619 00:26:11,041 --> 00:26:13,476 there's some secret plot. 620 00:26:13,543 --> 00:26:15,845 Come on, Elena. 621 00:26:15,912 --> 00:26:20,116 You really have it in for her, and it is clouding your mind. 622 00:26:20,183 --> 00:26:21,685 >> Elena: No, Nate. 623 00:26:21,751 --> 00:26:24,087 I have a very clear picture of the situation. 624 00:26:24,154 --> 00:26:25,922 >> Nate: I cannot believe we're having this conversation. 625 00:26:25,989 --> 00:26:27,924 >> Elena: Neither can I. 626 00:26:27,991 --> 00:26:30,627 And I can't help but wonder if the reason you're not seeing 627 00:26:30,694 --> 00:26:34,397 what she's up to is because you don't want to. 628 00:26:41,671 --> 00:26:43,740 >> Chelsea: I love the personal episodes, but I think it would 629 00:26:43,807 --> 00:26:46,609 be really fun if we dug our teeth into something meatier. 630 00:26:46,676 --> 00:26:48,078 >> Billy: What do you mean by that? 631 00:26:48,144 --> 00:26:49,212 >> Chelsea: Like true crime. 632 00:26:49,279 --> 00:26:51,381 You know, we found an unsolved mystery and just started 633 00:26:51,448 --> 00:26:52,782 digging? 634 00:26:52,849 --> 00:26:54,284 >> Billy: Yeah, no, I like that. 635 00:26:54,351 --> 00:26:54,985 You got anything in mind? 636 00:26:55,051 --> 00:26:56,353 >> Chelsea: No, not yet. 637 00:26:56,419 --> 00:26:57,287 But I can do some research. 638 00:26:57,354 --> 00:26:59,122 You know, you can find something that affects 639 00:26:59,189 --> 00:27:00,457 an entire town, a whole family. 640 00:27:00,523 --> 00:27:01,358 >> Billy: Mm-hmm. 641 00:27:01,424 --> 00:27:02,492 That's good, right? 642 00:27:02,559 --> 00:27:03,860 Find the skeletons in the closet. 643 00:27:03,927 --> 00:27:05,395 >> Chelsea: Skeletons are always good. 644 00:27:05,462 --> 00:27:06,429 >> Billy: Always good. 645 00:27:06,496 --> 00:27:08,264 >> Chelsea: Look how "The Grinning Soul" hit a gold 646 00:27:08,331 --> 00:27:11,801 mine when he started discovering Ashland Locke's secrets. 647 00:27:11,868 --> 00:27:13,470 >> Billy: Yeah, no, absolutely. 648 00:27:13,536 --> 00:27:15,338 I mean, he found the right target. 649 00:27:15,405 --> 00:27:18,208 Ashland Locke is the gift that keeps on giving. 650 00:27:18,274 --> 00:27:19,376 I got to hand it to the guy. 651 00:27:19,442 --> 00:27:21,511 I really respect him, and I really like that podcast. 652 00:27:21,578 --> 00:27:23,680 >> Chelsea: Yeah, I'm sure "The Grinning Soul" respects 653 00:27:23,747 --> 00:27:24,514 you, too. 654 00:27:24,581 --> 00:27:25,915 >> Billy: I hope so. 655 00:27:25,982 --> 00:27:27,250 I have to say one thing, though. 656 00:27:27,317 --> 00:27:28,685 He's definitely impressed that I brought you on board. 657 00:27:28,752 --> 00:27:30,754 >> Chelsea: Ah, well, I have another idea. 658 00:27:30,820 --> 00:27:32,655 You know, we can find somebody that got a terrible rumor 659 00:27:32,722 --> 00:27:34,824 spread about them online, the damaged it caused, 660 00:27:34,891 --> 00:27:36,026 how they survived. 661 00:27:36,092 --> 00:27:38,928 >> Billy: Understand why they started it and who started it. 662 00:27:38,995 --> 00:27:39,596 That's good, too. 663 00:27:39,662 --> 00:27:40,930 >> Chelsea: Exactly. Exactly. 664 00:27:40,997 --> 00:27:44,000 You know, I keep thinking about the scams Anita and I pulled. 665 00:27:44,067 --> 00:27:45,668 There's a lot of material there. 666 00:27:45,735 --> 00:27:47,037 Maybe an entire series. 667 00:27:47,103 --> 00:27:49,939 [ Both chuckle ] >> Billy: Scamming, scheming. 668 00:27:50,006 --> 00:27:50,673 >> Chelsea: Mm-hmm. 669 00:27:50,740 --> 00:27:51,641 >> Billy: All that. 670 00:27:51,708 --> 00:27:53,009 I think our audience is going to eat that up. 671 00:27:53,076 --> 00:27:54,177 >> Chelsea: Yeah. 672 00:27:54,244 --> 00:27:55,712 >> Billy: And, of course, coming from us, there's a lot of 673 00:27:55,779 --> 00:27:56,479 backstory there. 674 00:27:56,546 --> 00:27:57,714 A lot to unpack, isn't there? 675 00:27:57,781 --> 00:28:00,683 >> Chelsea: Mm. 676 00:28:00,750 --> 00:28:02,419 You know, you have an entirely different energy 677 00:28:02,485 --> 00:28:04,087 when you talk about this stuff. 678 00:28:04,154 --> 00:28:05,588 It looks good on you. 679 00:28:05,655 --> 00:28:06,489 >> Billy: Well, thank you. 680 00:28:06,556 --> 00:28:08,625 I appreciate that. 681 00:28:08,691 --> 00:28:10,493 To be honest, I love it. 682 00:28:10,560 --> 00:28:12,962 I love sitting here finding a topic and riffing off it 683 00:28:13,029 --> 00:28:16,032 and, you know, observing people and the planet and seeing 684 00:28:16,099 --> 00:28:17,467 how it all mix together. 685 00:28:17,534 --> 00:28:20,070 And right now, it's very nice to be out 686 00:28:20,136 --> 00:28:22,138 of the corporate arena. 687 00:28:22,205 --> 00:28:23,840 >> Chelsea: Why do you keep going back to the corporate 688 00:28:23,907 --> 00:28:25,909 world, then? 689 00:28:35,952 --> 00:28:39,055 >> Nate: I'm not trying to avoid seeing anything. 690 00:28:39,122 --> 00:28:41,257 >> Elena: That's disingenuous. 691 00:28:41,324 --> 00:28:43,560 You're acting like I'm out of line for even suggesting 692 00:28:43,626 --> 00:28:45,228 that Imani is capable of engineering 693 00:28:45,295 --> 00:28:46,362 a dinner between the two of you. 694 00:28:46,429 --> 00:28:49,199 >> Nate: Are you accusing me of being attracted to her? 695 00:28:49,265 --> 00:28:52,202 >> Elena: No, I'm not saying that it's sexual. 696 00:28:52,268 --> 00:28:55,138 But the way that she's always fawning over you, that's got 697 00:28:55,205 --> 00:28:57,807 to be a pretty big ego boost. 698 00:28:57,874 --> 00:28:59,909 Not to mention, you just told me that she's been fueling 699 00:28:59,976 --> 00:29:03,246 all your frustrations with your situation with Devon. 700 00:29:03,313 --> 00:29:06,015 Maybe she's even pushing you to be a little more aggressive? 701 00:29:06,082 --> 00:29:09,719 >> Nate: I don't need my ego boosted. 702 00:29:09,786 --> 00:29:12,789 And as for Imani, she's noticed there is a family dynamic 703 00:29:12,856 --> 00:29:17,560 at play, that Devon sometimes tries to hold me back. 704 00:29:17,627 --> 00:29:19,896 The same thing happens between her and Amanda, 705 00:29:19,963 --> 00:29:23,800 and it is refreshing to have someone to talk to while I'm at 706 00:29:23,867 --> 00:29:26,102 work who supports me. 707 00:29:26,169 --> 00:29:29,305 >> Elena: Oh, as opposed to your girlfriend 708 00:29:29,372 --> 00:29:31,808 who couldn't comprehend? 709 00:29:31,875 --> 00:29:35,645 What, because I'm not an executive? 710 00:29:35,712 --> 00:29:38,214 >> Nate: I didn't say that. 711 00:29:38,281 --> 00:29:42,452 You have been incredibly supportive. 712 00:29:42,519 --> 00:29:45,788 This has been a big change from medicine to the corporate world, 713 00:29:45,855 --> 00:29:48,158 and you have been there for me every step of the way. 714 00:29:48,224 --> 00:29:50,927 >> Elena: And yet you still don't think I really understand 715 00:29:50,994 --> 00:29:53,930 what's going on -- at least, not in the way 716 00:29:53,997 --> 00:29:55,265 that Imani does. 717 00:29:55,331 --> 00:29:57,333 [ Scoffs ] 718 00:29:59,068 --> 00:30:01,337 >> Voice App: Thank you for this life-changing offer. 719 00:30:01,404 --> 00:30:03,206 Sorry for my pity party. 720 00:30:03,273 --> 00:30:05,808 >> Mariah: Hey, you have nothing to apologize for. 721 00:30:05,875 --> 00:30:06,709 >> Kyle: Absolutely. 722 00:30:06,776 --> 00:30:08,244 We know you're dealing with a lot. 723 00:30:08,311 --> 00:30:10,013 >> Summer: We don't want to pressure you. 724 00:30:10,079 --> 00:30:12,015 We're just excited about the possibility. 725 00:30:12,081 --> 00:30:14,584 Don't let our enthusiasm scare you off. 726 00:30:14,651 --> 00:30:16,519 >> Voice App: Exciting opportunity. 727 00:30:16,586 --> 00:30:18,721 Might be perfect, especially now. 728 00:30:18,788 --> 00:30:19,822 >> Mariah: Yeah. 729 00:30:19,889 --> 00:30:21,925 And you get to do something fun while you heal. 730 00:30:21,991 --> 00:30:23,593 >> Kyle: I think it'd be perfect for you. 731 00:30:23,660 --> 00:30:25,028 >> Summer: Definitely. 732 00:30:25,094 --> 00:30:28,364 >> Mariah: So we all think that you would be an amazing model. 733 00:30:28,431 --> 00:30:29,966 >> Summer: Look at that, Mariah and I 734 00:30:30,033 --> 00:30:31,568 agreeing on something. 735 00:30:31,634 --> 00:30:33,770 [ Both chuckle ] >> Kyle: Well, let us know 736 00:30:33,836 --> 00:30:34,938 what you decide. 737 00:30:35,004 --> 00:30:38,241 >> Summer: Alright, reach out if you have any questions. 738 00:30:38,308 --> 00:30:40,376 >> Kyle: Keep us updated. 739 00:30:40,443 --> 00:30:44,147 >> Mariah: Bye, guys. 740 00:30:44,214 --> 00:30:45,014 How about that? 741 00:30:45,081 --> 00:30:47,417 That is so exciting. 742 00:30:47,483 --> 00:30:50,987 I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this. 743 00:30:51,054 --> 00:30:52,522 >> Voice App: Stop pretending. 744 00:30:52,589 --> 00:30:55,024 This was all you, wasn't it? 745 00:31:02,899 --> 00:31:05,835 >> Voice App: I saw you and Kyle conspiring yesterday. 746 00:31:05,902 --> 00:31:08,871 It was your idea, wasn't it? 747 00:31:08,938 --> 00:31:10,073 >> Mariah: No. 748 00:31:10,139 --> 00:31:12,909 No, this was -- this was all Kyle. 749 00:31:12,976 --> 00:31:20,583 I mean, you saw how excited he was. 750 00:31:20,650 --> 00:31:23,720 Okay. Okay. 751 00:31:23,786 --> 00:31:24,954 I know. 752 00:31:25,021 --> 00:31:26,289 We can't lie to each other. 753 00:31:26,356 --> 00:31:27,156 It's not good. 754 00:31:27,223 --> 00:31:29,892 So... 755 00:31:29,959 --> 00:31:33,296 maybe this was my idea. 756 00:31:33,363 --> 00:31:34,430 Okay? 757 00:31:34,497 --> 00:31:36,866 You know, maybe I thought I found the perfect thing for 758 00:31:36,933 --> 00:31:39,269 you to do while you recuperate. 759 00:31:39,335 --> 00:31:43,039 And maybe, selfishly, I want to see my beautiful wife's face 760 00:31:43,106 --> 00:31:44,707 on billboards and in magazines. 761 00:31:44,774 --> 00:31:46,676 Is that really so bad? 762 00:31:46,743 --> 00:31:51,447 >> Voice App: I should be mad, but I'm too much in love. 763 00:31:51,514 --> 00:31:53,516 >> Mariah: [ Breathes deeply ] 764 00:32:30,953 --> 00:32:33,823 >> Sally: [ Sighs ] 765 00:32:33,890 --> 00:32:37,193 >> Chelsea: I've known you a long time, Billy, and I have 766 00:32:37,260 --> 00:32:41,431 seen this scenario play out time and time again with your family. 767 00:32:41,497 --> 00:32:43,299 You think you need to live up to expectations. 768 00:32:43,366 --> 00:32:46,269 You think you need to act a certain way, and then you do 769 00:32:46,336 --> 00:32:48,371 for a while until you can't take it anymore and then the real 770 00:32:48,438 --> 00:32:50,106 Billy comes out. 771 00:32:50,173 --> 00:32:51,708 >> Billy: I haven't exactly been a model Abbott. 772 00:32:51,774 --> 00:32:53,576 >> Chelsea: Well, maybe not, but you do look really good in a 773 00:32:53,643 --> 00:32:54,477 suit. 774 00:32:54,544 --> 00:32:55,445 >> Billy: Thank you. 775 00:32:55,511 --> 00:32:56,646 Appreciate that. 776 00:32:56,713 --> 00:32:59,349 >> Chelsea: The problem with these expectations is you don't 777 00:32:59,415 --> 00:33:02,251 fit into a little Abbott box, and then you rebel. 778 00:33:02,318 --> 00:33:03,519 >> Billy: Let me ask you a question. 779 00:33:03,586 --> 00:33:05,655 How much is your hourly rate for this kind of analysis? 780 00:33:05,722 --> 00:33:07,123 >> Chelsea: Just a little friendly observation. 781 00:33:07,190 --> 00:33:07,824 >> Billy: Is that right? 782 00:33:07,890 --> 00:33:08,958 Just a friendly observation? 783 00:33:09,025 --> 00:33:13,029 Okay, well, look, I am in a really good place right now. 784 00:33:13,096 --> 00:33:15,398 I know that you have seen me fall back 785 00:33:15,465 --> 00:33:18,334 into that cycle in the past, but I believe that 786 00:33:18,401 --> 00:33:20,837 I am past the need to rebel. 787 00:33:20,903 --> 00:33:22,004 >> Chelsea: Really? 788 00:33:22,071 --> 00:33:24,540 So you feel fulfilled being a part of Chancellor-Winters? 789 00:33:24,607 --> 00:33:28,878 >> Billy: Well, yeah, I mean, I, uh... 790 00:33:28,945 --> 00:33:32,482 It's a little difficult to answer that honestly. 791 00:33:32,548 --> 00:33:36,986 >> Chelsea: That means the answer is no. 792 00:33:37,053 --> 00:33:38,654 >> Nate: You want me to be honest? 793 00:33:38,721 --> 00:33:40,623 >> Elena: Always. 794 00:33:40,690 --> 00:33:43,459 >> Nate: I honestly feel like you take Devon's side whenever 795 00:33:43,526 --> 00:33:44,727 we talk about those dynamics. 796 00:33:44,794 --> 00:33:46,929 >> Elena: [ Scoffs ] >> Nate: "He has more business 797 00:33:46,996 --> 00:33:47,997 experience." 798 00:33:48,064 --> 00:33:50,066 >> Elena: That is the truth. 799 00:33:50,133 --> 00:33:50,733 Why would that offend you? 800 00:33:50,800 --> 00:33:52,735 >> Nate: It feels dismissive. 801 00:33:52,802 --> 00:33:55,671 >> Elena: It takes experience to make the right decision. 802 00:33:55,738 --> 00:33:58,641 Just like you can't walk into an operating room and get it right 803 00:33:58,708 --> 00:33:59,842 the first time out. 804 00:33:59,909 --> 00:34:01,310 Why would it be any different with business? 805 00:34:01,377 --> 00:34:03,746 >> Nate: I have a business education. 806 00:34:03,813 --> 00:34:06,249 I have run an entire hospital department. 807 00:34:06,315 --> 00:34:09,452 I know how to navigate those complicated relationships -- 808 00:34:09,519 --> 00:34:11,654 when to compromise, when to stay strong. 809 00:34:11,721 --> 00:34:13,790 >> Nate: So then what you're actually saying is that I'm just 810 00:34:13,856 --> 00:34:16,225 not supporting you enough. 811 00:34:16,292 --> 00:34:19,829 Or not in the way that Imani is. 812 00:34:19,896 --> 00:34:21,898 Look, I don't know what this girl's motives are, but she 813 00:34:21,964 --> 00:34:23,032 is trying to be your champion. 814 00:34:23,099 --> 00:34:24,600 >> Nate: You're blowing this all out of proportion. 815 00:34:24,667 --> 00:34:27,270 >> Elena: No, I am not. 816 00:34:27,336 --> 00:34:30,273 I think you are consciously or unconsciously 817 00:34:30,339 --> 00:34:33,543 refusing to see what is right in front of your face. 818 00:34:33,609 --> 00:34:36,012 And I respect you so much that I am trying 819 00:34:36,078 --> 00:34:39,382 to tell you the truth, but you keep pushing me back. 820 00:34:39,449 --> 00:34:43,719 I think you just like the story that Imani is telling better, 821 00:34:43,786 --> 00:34:45,154 the one where you're misunderstood 822 00:34:45,221 --> 00:34:46,889 and underappreciated. 823 00:34:46,956 --> 00:34:50,760 She is telling you everything you want to hear. 824 00:34:50,827 --> 00:34:53,696 A beautiful woman stroking your ego. 825 00:34:53,763 --> 00:34:56,566 And what could be more enticing than that? 826 00:35:01,504 --> 00:35:03,473 >> Next week on "The Young and the Restless." 827 00:35:03,539 --> 00:35:05,041 >> Kevin: I've got something new to show you. 828 00:35:05,107 --> 00:35:06,776 It's a game changer. 829 00:35:06,843 --> 00:35:07,710 >> Devon: Yes, my rules. 830 00:35:07,777 --> 00:35:08,478 Who else, Nate? 831 00:35:08,544 --> 00:35:09,445 Who do you work for? 832 00:35:09,512 --> 00:35:10,646 You're my COO. 833 00:35:10,713 --> 00:35:11,647 How do you not understand that? 834 00:35:11,714 --> 00:35:13,216 >> Nate: Getting all worked up. 835 00:35:13,282 --> 00:35:16,018 What are you going to do, punch me again? 836 00:35:16,085 --> 00:35:18,421 >> Nikki: I told her about Diane's resurrection. 837 00:35:18,488 --> 00:35:20,923 >> Talia: And I became very interested. 838 00:35:20,990 --> 00:35:24,393 I sensed that would be a fabulous story for my magazine. 839 00:35:32,001 --> 00:35:34,937 ♪♪ 840 00:35:35,004 --> 00:35:37,940 -- Captions by VITAC -- www.vitac.com 841 00:35:38,007 --> 00:35:40,943 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 842 00:35:41,010 --> 00:35:44,013 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 843 00:35:47,450 --> 00:35:51,320 ♪♪ ♪♪ 844 00:35:51,387 --> 00:36:06,269 ♪♪ ♪♪ 845 00:36:06,335 --> 00:36:25,988 ♪♪ ♪♪ 846 00:36:26,055 --> 00:36:28,858 >> Join us again for "The Young and the Restless."