1 00:00:06,740 --> 00:00:08,007 >> Jack: Hey, Andy. 2 00:00:08,074 --> 00:00:09,476 I called in a take-out order. 3 00:00:09,542 --> 00:00:10,944 >> Phyllis: Hey, Jack. 4 00:00:11,010 --> 00:00:12,712 Hey. Good to see you. 5 00:00:12,779 --> 00:00:15,014 It's a beautiful day in Genoa City, isn't it? 6 00:00:15,081 --> 00:00:17,050 >> Jack: I suppose. 7 00:00:17,117 --> 00:00:18,518 >> Phyllis: Ah, the sun is out. 8 00:00:18,585 --> 00:00:19,652 The birds are chirping. 9 00:00:19,719 --> 00:00:20,754 The coffee is strong. 10 00:00:20,820 --> 00:00:22,422 >> Jack: You sure they didn't spike that with a little 11 00:00:22,489 --> 00:00:22,922 something? 12 00:00:22,989 --> 00:00:24,691 >> Phyllis: Mnh-mnh. 13 00:00:24,758 --> 00:00:26,292 This is all Phyllis. 14 00:00:26,359 --> 00:00:28,928 >> Jack: Then what exactly do you credit this chipper mood to? 15 00:00:28,995 --> 00:00:32,932 Did Talia Morgan write a follow-up to the article she 16 00:00:32,999 --> 00:00:34,300 wrote attacking Diane? 17 00:00:34,367 --> 00:00:39,572 >> Phyllis: Um, gosh, I don't think so, but certainly if you 18 00:00:39,639 --> 00:00:42,075 see more articles, please tell me. 19 00:00:42,142 --> 00:00:46,045 It's really, really a mood lifter. 20 00:00:46,112 --> 00:00:49,282 >> Jack: When I first asked you if you had anything to do with 21 00:00:49,349 --> 00:00:52,252 that article, you flatly denied it. 22 00:00:52,318 --> 00:00:56,790 It's since came to me that you were seen multiple times in the 23 00:00:56,856 --> 00:00:59,793 company of the reporter who wrote it. 24 00:00:59,859 --> 00:01:08,635 Still want to stick to your old story? 25 00:01:08,701 --> 00:01:10,270 >> Tessa: Is everything okay? 26 00:01:10,336 --> 00:01:11,771 >> It will be. 27 00:01:11,838 --> 00:01:13,573 >> Tessa: Is there anything I can do? 28 00:01:13,640 --> 00:01:16,443 >> Not unless you know how to correctly position a light. 29 00:01:16,509 --> 00:01:20,713 >> Tessa: Not really my forte, so you go for it. 30 00:01:20,780 --> 00:01:22,549 >> Lauren: The weather is perfect. 31 00:01:22,615 --> 00:01:25,452 And the location -- it really meshes with the vibe that we're 32 00:01:25,518 --> 00:01:26,219 going for. 33 00:01:26,286 --> 00:01:29,155 You know, fun, summery, romantic. 34 00:01:29,222 --> 00:01:31,191 >> Mariah: I couldn't agree more. 35 00:01:31,257 --> 00:01:33,159 And we have the perfect model. 36 00:01:33,226 --> 00:01:34,961 >> Tessa: Oh. Do we? 37 00:01:35,028 --> 00:01:37,464 'Cause I don't want to freak anyone out, but I am -- I'm 38 00:01:37,530 --> 00:01:38,231 pretty nervous. 39 00:01:38,298 --> 00:01:39,632 >> Mariah: Don't be! 40 00:01:39,699 --> 00:01:41,301 >> Tessa: Oh! Okay. Yeah. 41 00:01:41,367 --> 00:01:44,971 Sure. Got it. 42 00:01:45,038 --> 00:01:46,806 >> Mariah: Uh, just give me a second. 43 00:01:46,873 --> 00:01:50,977 [ Chuckles ] [ Clears throat ] 44 00:01:51,044 --> 00:01:51,711 Hey. 45 00:01:51,778 --> 00:01:52,779 >> Tessa: Hmm? Hi. 46 00:01:52,846 --> 00:01:53,713 >> Mariah: Hi. 47 00:01:53,780 --> 00:01:54,747 >> Tessa: Hi. 48 00:01:54,814 --> 00:01:57,550 >> Mariah: There's no reason to be nervous, okay? 49 00:01:57,617 --> 00:01:59,752 You look incredible. 50 00:01:59,819 --> 00:02:03,957 And plus, your -- your inner glow is gonna shine through. 51 00:02:04,023 --> 00:02:05,425 >> Tessa: Oh, my -- my inner glow? 52 00:02:05,492 --> 00:02:07,994 Or all the artificial lighting? 53 00:02:08,061 --> 00:02:10,563 >> Mariah: Maybe a little bit of both. 54 00:02:10,630 --> 00:02:11,865 I am just kidding. 55 00:02:11,931 --> 00:02:13,166 I'm messing with you. 56 00:02:13,233 --> 00:02:15,101 You look amazing. 57 00:02:15,168 --> 00:02:16,603 You're gonna do great. 58 00:02:16,669 --> 00:02:17,604 >> Tessa: Yeah. Yeah. 59 00:02:17,670 --> 00:02:21,007 It's just, there are a lot of people here. 60 00:02:21,074 --> 00:02:24,277 >> Mariah: Well, yeah, they're all here to make sure that this 61 00:02:24,344 --> 00:02:25,478 is a success. 62 00:02:25,545 --> 00:02:28,314 You know, to officially launch Marchetti and Fenmore's 63 00:02:28,381 --> 00:02:29,549 collaboration. 64 00:02:29,616 --> 00:02:32,051 And I couldn't think of anybody more perfect to be the face of 65 00:02:32,118 --> 00:02:33,152 that. 66 00:02:33,219 --> 00:02:34,287 >> Tessa: Thank you. 67 00:02:34,354 --> 00:02:36,189 >> Mariah: No. Thank you. 68 00:02:36,256 --> 00:02:38,925 [ Chuckles ] >> Diane: Mariah, we're going to 69 00:02:38,992 --> 00:02:42,529 have a few style bloggers come cover the behind-the-scenes of 70 00:02:42,595 --> 00:02:44,230 the shoot once we get going. 71 00:02:44,297 --> 00:02:45,932 >> Mariah: Uh...okay. 72 00:02:45,999 --> 00:02:47,000 Yeah, that sounds great. 73 00:02:47,066 --> 00:02:48,668 Just make sure they don't get in the way. 74 00:02:48,735 --> 00:02:50,169 >> Diane: Oh, of course, of course. 75 00:02:50,236 --> 00:02:51,404 I'm so excited. 76 00:02:51,471 --> 00:02:52,405 I'm thrilled to be here. 77 00:02:52,472 --> 00:02:53,907 And you look fantastic. 78 00:02:53,973 --> 00:02:54,774 >> Tessa: Oh, thank you. 79 00:02:54,841 --> 00:02:58,478 >> Diane: Yeah. 80 00:02:58,545 --> 00:02:59,379 >> Lauren: Okay. 81 00:02:59,445 --> 00:03:00,880 Uh, how many looks do we have? 82 00:03:00,947 --> 00:03:03,416 >> Summer: Well, we have the top eight that we discussed 83 00:03:03,483 --> 00:03:05,285 previously and backups if we have time. 84 00:03:05,351 --> 00:03:07,320 >> Lauren: Okay. You know what? 85 00:03:07,387 --> 00:03:10,423 Look three -- can we switch out that top to something more 86 00:03:10,490 --> 00:03:11,124 vibrant? 87 00:03:11,190 --> 00:03:12,158 I think it'll photograph better. 88 00:03:12,225 --> 00:03:13,726 >> Summer: Yeah, of course. 89 00:03:13,793 --> 00:03:16,596 We have racks of alternatives and plenty of accessories, so we 90 00:03:16,663 --> 00:03:18,231 can switch out anything as we see fit. 91 00:03:18,298 --> 00:03:19,365 >> Lauren: Wonderful. 92 00:03:19,432 --> 00:03:21,568 [ Chuckles ] >> Mariah: So, we want to start 93 00:03:21,634 --> 00:03:25,872 out with a fun, light feel at first and then get more romantic 94 00:03:25,939 --> 00:03:28,808 as looks go from casual to more formal. 95 00:03:28,875 --> 00:03:32,579 >> I will capture as much fun and romance as the model gives 96 00:03:32,645 --> 00:03:35,415 me. 97 00:03:35,481 --> 00:03:37,383 >> Tessa: Oh, she's all business, huh? 98 00:03:37,450 --> 00:03:38,651 >> Mariah: Well, yeah! 99 00:03:38,718 --> 00:03:41,187 But she's here to work with you, you know, bring out your -- your 100 00:03:41,254 --> 00:03:44,324 fire and your spirit and your beauty. 101 00:03:44,390 --> 00:03:46,793 >> Tessa: What if all those things are missing in action 102 00:03:46,859 --> 00:03:50,263 today or they don't exist at all? 103 00:03:50,330 --> 00:03:54,367 >> Mariah: Well, I am looking at you right now, so that's not 104 00:03:54,434 --> 00:03:55,735 possible -- 'cause that's what I see. 105 00:03:55,802 --> 00:03:59,539 I see fire, spirit, and beauty. 106 00:03:59,606 --> 00:04:02,842 Tessa, you are going to be amazing. 107 00:04:02,909 --> 00:04:04,444 Are you ready? 108 00:04:04,510 --> 00:04:05,545 >> Tessa: Uh-huh. 109 00:04:05,612 --> 00:04:07,447 >> Mariah: Okay. 110 00:04:19,092 --> 00:04:33,973 ♪♪ ♪♪ 111 00:04:34,040 --> 00:04:34,407 ♪♪ ♪♪ 112 00:04:34,474 --> 00:04:49,355 ♪♪ ♪♪ 113 00:04:49,422 --> 00:04:52,925 ♪♪ ♪♪ 114 00:04:52,992 --> 00:04:54,227 >> Lily: Hey! Oh, my gosh. 115 00:04:54,293 --> 00:04:54,961 >> Imani: Hi. 116 00:04:55,028 --> 00:04:56,129 >> Lily: Welcome back. 117 00:04:56,195 --> 00:04:57,196 >> Imani: Mm. 118 00:04:57,263 --> 00:04:57,997 >> Lily: How's Naya? 119 00:04:58,064 --> 00:04:59,766 >> Imani: Ah, still no change. 120 00:04:59,832 --> 00:05:01,734 >> Billy: That's, uh -- That's too bad. 121 00:05:01,801 --> 00:05:04,170 We're sorry to hear that. 122 00:05:04,237 --> 00:05:05,805 >> Imani: Well, thanks, guys. 123 00:05:05,872 --> 00:05:09,075 Thank you so much for being so supportive while Amanda and I 124 00:05:09,142 --> 00:05:09,909 have been away. 125 00:05:09,976 --> 00:05:10,977 >> Lily: Yeah, of course. 126 00:05:11,044 --> 00:05:12,645 Family always comes first. 127 00:05:12,712 --> 00:05:13,813 >> Imani: Exactly. 128 00:05:13,880 --> 00:05:16,783 So, while she's taking care of everything in Virginia, I am 129 00:05:16,849 --> 00:05:20,019 here to focus and make sure that all of our legal matters are 130 00:05:20,086 --> 00:05:20,620 handled. 131 00:05:20,687 --> 00:05:21,654 >> Lily: Okay. Great. 132 00:05:21,721 --> 00:05:23,423 Well, we have every bit of confidence in you. 133 00:05:23,489 --> 00:05:24,991 >> Imani: I really appreciate that. 134 00:05:25,058 --> 00:05:27,827 >> Lily: So, um, while Amanda is with Devon, I thought it'd be 135 00:05:27,894 --> 00:05:30,630 best if the rest of us were in the same room to discuss more 136 00:05:30,697 --> 00:05:31,497 pressing matters. 137 00:05:31,564 --> 00:05:32,465 >> Imani: Alright. Sounds good. 138 00:05:32,532 --> 00:05:33,099 >> Lily: Yeah. 139 00:05:33,166 --> 00:05:34,701 So Nate will be joining us. 140 00:05:34,767 --> 00:05:37,336 >> Imani: Perfect. 141 00:05:37,403 --> 00:05:40,573 >> Nate: I've decided to follow my instincts and run with an 142 00:05:40,640 --> 00:05:42,542 idea for Chancellor-Winters. 143 00:05:42,608 --> 00:05:46,279 >> Elena: While Devon and Amanda are both out of town? 144 00:05:46,345 --> 00:05:48,948 >> Nate: I know it's a bold move, but it's the right one. 145 00:05:49,015 --> 00:05:52,952 Something Devon can't ignore or dismiss. 146 00:05:53,019 --> 00:05:55,588 He'll finally be forced to accept that I am doing a great 147 00:05:55,655 --> 00:05:58,758 job in the position he hired me for. 148 00:05:58,825 --> 00:06:01,360 >> Elena: Well, I'm sure it's great. 149 00:06:01,427 --> 00:06:03,596 And you sound really excited about it. 150 00:06:03,663 --> 00:06:07,533 But isn't making unilateral decisions what caused all the 151 00:06:07,600 --> 00:06:10,636 problems between you and Devon in the first place? 152 00:06:10,703 --> 00:06:12,705 >> Nate: [ Sighs ] 153 00:06:17,910 --> 00:06:21,681 >> Nate: Our own music festival will be a huge revenue stream. 154 00:06:21,748 --> 00:06:25,785 I just know this is gonna work, so I cannot let anyone stop me, 155 00:06:25,852 --> 00:06:27,887 including Devon. 156 00:06:27,954 --> 00:06:30,156 He'll eventually realize I'm right. 157 00:06:30,223 --> 00:06:32,992 >> Elena: I think you need to consider how Devon's gonna take 158 00:06:33,059 --> 00:06:34,160 this. 159 00:06:34,227 --> 00:06:38,030 It's like you're blatantly ignoring his decision, which is 160 00:06:38,097 --> 00:06:40,366 what he was worried about when you first brought this up, 161 00:06:40,433 --> 00:06:41,534 wasn't it? 162 00:06:41,601 --> 00:06:43,770 >> Nate: I heard all Devon's concerns, and I found ways to 163 00:06:43,836 --> 00:06:44,537 address them. 164 00:06:44,604 --> 00:06:47,140 I'm making an effort. 165 00:06:47,206 --> 00:06:49,742 He's the one who's not. 166 00:06:49,809 --> 00:06:54,614 >> Elena: Look, I understand how frustrated you are, and I really 167 00:06:54,680 --> 00:07:01,187 want to see you succeed with this, but have you at least 168 00:07:01,254 --> 00:07:02,855 talked to Lily about it? 169 00:07:02,922 --> 00:07:06,359 >> Nate: She was excited by the prospect of having our own music 170 00:07:06,425 --> 00:07:09,729 festival, but Devon ended all discussion. 171 00:07:09,796 --> 00:07:12,799 Technically, this comes under his purview, so I don't think 172 00:07:12,865 --> 00:07:15,001 she felt like she could fight him on it. 173 00:07:15,067 --> 00:07:17,904 And I wouldn't want to put her in that position of having 174 00:07:17,970 --> 00:07:20,773 Devon think that she somehow sided against him, which is 175 00:07:20,840 --> 00:07:24,010 exactly how he would react, instead of seeing it for the 176 00:07:24,076 --> 00:07:26,145 great idea it is. 177 00:07:26,212 --> 00:07:29,882 >> Elena: Nate, you need to rethink your plan. 178 00:07:29,949 --> 00:07:33,319 This has the potential to end very badly. 179 00:07:33,386 --> 00:07:35,922 >> Nate: To be honest, I don't understand your reaction lately 180 00:07:35,988 --> 00:07:36,989 to my work situation. 181 00:07:37,056 --> 00:07:39,892 When I first brought up my frustration with you, your 182 00:07:39,959 --> 00:07:43,129 advice was for me to walk away, instead of encouraging me to 183 00:07:43,196 --> 00:07:45,765 make a statement, show Devon that he should take me 184 00:07:45,832 --> 00:07:46,465 seriously. 185 00:07:46,532 --> 00:07:48,000 >> Elena: You should show Devon? 186 00:07:48,067 --> 00:07:56,342 I wonder who gave you that advice. 187 00:07:56,409 --> 00:07:59,679 >> Nate: I've got a meeting I got to get to. 188 00:07:59,745 --> 00:08:04,750 I'll catch up with you later. 189 00:08:04,817 --> 00:08:07,687 >> Elena: [ Sighs ] 190 00:08:08,020 --> 00:08:12,758 >> Phyllis: Boy, did Diane come to you crying about the article, Jack? 191 00:08:12,825 --> 00:08:15,461 Claiming that I was the one who hatched it? 192 00:08:15,528 --> 00:08:18,464 >> Jack: When I first came to you, you claimed you wanted 193 00:08:18,531 --> 00:08:20,499 nothing to do with that reporter. 194 00:08:20,566 --> 00:08:21,968 But that wasn't true, was it? 195 00:08:22,034 --> 00:08:25,671 Because you conveniently omitted the fact that you convinced her 196 00:08:25,738 --> 00:08:27,807 to use Diane as her subject. 197 00:08:27,874 --> 00:08:29,442 >> Phyllis: I was just messing with Diane. 198 00:08:29,508 --> 00:08:30,843 It's fun to do. 199 00:08:30,910 --> 00:08:34,013 And, honestly, she was sitting right here. 200 00:08:34,080 --> 00:08:38,184 If I wanted to create problems, I would have been more discreet. 201 00:08:38,251 --> 00:08:39,852 And it's Diane's own fault. 202 00:08:39,919 --> 00:08:43,322 She was sucking up to Talia, sucking up to an investigative 203 00:08:43,389 --> 00:08:44,524 journalist. 204 00:08:44,590 --> 00:08:45,958 If she didn't want the heat, she shouldn't have run into the 205 00:08:46,025 --> 00:08:46,926 kitchen, quite honestly. 206 00:08:46,993 --> 00:08:48,294 >> Jack: She shouldn't have to protect herself. 207 00:08:48,361 --> 00:08:50,029 No one deserves to be dragged through the mud like that. 208 00:08:50,096 --> 00:08:53,399 >> Phyllis: Oh, God, I cannot understand why you are so mad 209 00:08:53,466 --> 00:08:55,001 about this article. 210 00:08:55,067 --> 00:08:57,570 All of it has been published before. 211 00:08:57,637 --> 00:08:58,704 All of it. 212 00:08:58,771 --> 00:09:00,539 And it's not like it wasn't true. 213 00:09:00,606 --> 00:09:02,308 It's all true. 214 00:09:02,375 --> 00:09:06,512 But yet again, I'm the one under suspicion for all the horrible 215 00:09:06,579 --> 00:09:09,615 things that Diane has done and that were published in that 216 00:09:09,682 --> 00:09:10,917 piece. 217 00:09:10,983 --> 00:09:14,020 [ Sighs heavily ] >> Nikki: And the woman is still 218 00:09:14,086 --> 00:09:15,421 a menace. 219 00:09:22,261 --> 00:09:26,265 [ Camera shutter clicking ] [ Clicking continues ] 220 00:09:32,305 --> 00:09:36,409 >> Could you put some life into it? 221 00:09:36,475 --> 00:09:40,980 >> Mariah: Hey, uh, just imagine yourself at a cool brunch with 222 00:09:41,047 --> 00:09:41,881 your friends, you know? 223 00:09:41,948 --> 00:09:44,650 Give us that, like, relaxed Sunday vibe. 224 00:09:44,717 --> 00:09:45,918 >> Tessa: Um... 225 00:09:45,985 --> 00:09:48,254 [ Camera shutter clicking ] Uh, I'm sorry. 226 00:09:48,321 --> 00:09:49,689 This isn't working. 227 00:09:49,755 --> 00:09:57,229 I just need to sit down for a second. 228 00:09:57,296 --> 00:09:59,165 >> Summer: Oh. 229 00:09:59,231 --> 00:10:01,300 I'll handle it. 230 00:10:07,139 --> 00:10:09,809 Hey, sorry to play traffic cop, but we're in the middle of a 231 00:10:09,875 --> 00:10:11,077 photo shoot here. 232 00:10:11,143 --> 00:10:12,712 >> Adam: I heard. 233 00:10:12,778 --> 00:10:15,014 That's why I'm here. 234 00:10:15,081 --> 00:10:15,848 >> Summer: Really? 235 00:10:15,915 --> 00:10:16,983 >> Adam: Mm-hmm. 236 00:10:17,049 --> 00:10:20,486 Well, since Jabot owns Marchetti and also has a stake in 237 00:10:20,553 --> 00:10:24,023 Fenmore's, as the new co-CEO, I figured I would stop by 238 00:10:24,090 --> 00:10:26,726 and see how it's going. 239 00:10:40,639 --> 00:10:42,341 >> Lily: The purchase of the Grand Phoenix has been 240 00:10:42,408 --> 00:10:42,808 finalized. 241 00:10:42,875 --> 00:10:43,876 >> Imani: Mm-hmm. 242 00:10:43,943 --> 00:10:46,779 I sent the final contracts to Amanda for review, but 243 00:10:46,846 --> 00:10:48,180 everything should be in order. 244 00:10:48,247 --> 00:10:51,450 >> Nate: The hotel is a great acquisition for us, huge 245 00:10:51,517 --> 00:10:54,286 opportunity, and we should definitely capitalize on the 246 00:10:54,353 --> 00:10:57,790 publicity of the sale to set the new tone of the place -- and to 247 00:10:57,857 --> 00:10:59,792 highlight the connection to the music industry. 248 00:10:59,859 --> 00:11:00,459 >> Billy: Yeah. 249 00:11:00,526 --> 00:11:01,560 No, I like that idea. 250 00:11:01,627 --> 00:11:03,696 You can work on, uh -- work on that with the P.R. team. 251 00:11:03,763 --> 00:11:04,597 >> Nate: Absolutely. 252 00:11:04,663 --> 00:11:05,765 >> Lily: Yeah. 253 00:11:05,831 --> 00:11:07,099 So, when you have specifics, just come back and present it 254 00:11:07,166 --> 00:11:07,600 to us. 255 00:11:07,666 --> 00:11:08,434 >> Nate: You got it. 256 00:11:08,501 --> 00:11:10,102 >> Billy: Alright, next up, podcasts. 257 00:11:10,169 --> 00:11:12,605 The ones that we have are performing quite well. 258 00:11:12,671 --> 00:11:14,540 We are just in need of more content. 259 00:11:14,607 --> 00:11:16,876 >> Nate: Can I just say, the numbers from your series were 260 00:11:16,942 --> 00:11:17,643 very positive. 261 00:11:17,710 --> 00:11:19,345 Ah, the people are gonna miss it. 262 00:11:19,412 --> 00:11:21,847 >> Billy: I appreciate you saying that, but I'm here to 263 00:11:21,914 --> 00:11:23,115 focus on the big picture. 264 00:11:23,182 --> 00:11:26,318 >> Nate: Could we possibly find someone to partner with Chelsea 265 00:11:26,385 --> 00:11:28,587 or have her continue to do it on her own? 266 00:11:28,654 --> 00:11:30,856 >> Billy: I think that would be a great idea. 267 00:11:30,923 --> 00:11:33,659 Unfortunately, Chelsea has decided to step away. 268 00:11:33,726 --> 00:11:35,728 >> Nate: Oh, okay. 269 00:11:35,795 --> 00:11:39,031 Uh, well, uh, I wasn't just asking because I was wondering 270 00:11:39,098 --> 00:11:41,200 where to go for late-night laughs and a rumination on the 271 00:11:41,267 --> 00:11:42,268 human condition. 272 00:11:42,334 --> 00:11:44,737 >> Lily: [ Chuckles ] >> Nate: But I think we should 273 00:11:44,804 --> 00:11:47,039 build on what you started. 274 00:11:47,106 --> 00:11:50,209 As far as creating more content, I've got a line on about a dozen 275 00:11:50,276 --> 00:11:53,312 or more podcasts we could possibly acquire from a smaller 276 00:11:53,379 --> 00:11:55,714 company that are ready to feed into the Chancellor-Winters 277 00:11:55,781 --> 00:11:56,749 pipeline. 278 00:11:56,816 --> 00:11:59,018 I sent them over to you right before the meeting. 279 00:11:59,085 --> 00:12:00,753 >> Billy: Okay, well, that sounds great. 280 00:12:00,820 --> 00:12:03,222 Sounds like I'll be having my headphones on for the rest of 281 00:12:03,289 --> 00:12:03,923 the afternoon. 282 00:12:03,989 --> 00:12:05,291 >> Lily: Yeah. Wow. 283 00:12:05,357 --> 00:12:06,025 I'm impressed. 284 00:12:06,092 --> 00:12:07,493 Thank you for being so proactive. 285 00:12:07,560 --> 00:12:08,260 >> Nate: Doing my best. 286 00:12:08,327 --> 00:12:09,462 >> Billy: Yeah. It's good. 287 00:12:09,528 --> 00:12:11,263 Listen, if I am going to be busy this afternoon listening to 288 00:12:11,330 --> 00:12:13,532 podcasts, can we reschedule the financial meeting for tomorrow 289 00:12:13,599 --> 00:12:14,133 morning? 290 00:12:14,200 --> 00:12:14,700 >> Lily: Yeah, of course. 291 00:12:14,767 --> 00:12:15,201 Not a problem. 292 00:12:15,267 --> 00:12:16,368 >> Billy: Great. 293 00:12:16,435 --> 00:12:20,840 >> Imani: [ Clears throat ] Something's going on with you. 294 00:12:20,906 --> 00:12:23,776 I can practically hear the gears turning into your head. 295 00:12:23,843 --> 00:12:26,745 >> Nate: [ Chuckles ] You're not wrong. 296 00:12:26,812 --> 00:12:28,481 >> Billy: Appreciate you accommodating me. 297 00:12:28,547 --> 00:12:31,317 >> Lily: You're welcome. 298 00:12:31,383 --> 00:12:35,121 >> Lauren: So, honey, when we start up again, just like, bend 299 00:12:35,187 --> 00:12:36,222 your knee a little, okay? 300 00:12:36,288 --> 00:12:37,990 It'll get some circulation going. 301 00:12:38,057 --> 00:12:39,558 And breathe. 302 00:12:39,625 --> 00:12:41,127 You've got to breathe. 303 00:12:41,193 --> 00:12:43,028 >> Tessa: Right. Uh, breathe. 304 00:12:43,095 --> 00:12:44,063 I forgot about that. 305 00:12:44,130 --> 00:12:45,231 >> Lauren: [ Chuckling ] Yeah. 306 00:12:45,297 --> 00:12:46,599 Okay. 307 00:12:46,665 --> 00:12:49,668 >> Summer: We really appreciate you stopping by, but the actual 308 00:12:49,735 --> 00:12:51,804 shoot isn't as glamorous as people think. 309 00:12:51,871 --> 00:12:55,407 It's a lot of standing around, as you can see. 310 00:12:55,474 --> 00:12:58,410 I'm sure you have a lot more important things to do. 311 00:12:58,477 --> 00:13:00,513 We have everything under control here. 312 00:13:00,579 --> 00:13:02,982 And I know what CEOs really care about are the results. 313 00:13:03,048 --> 00:13:04,083 >> Kyle: How's it going? 314 00:13:04,150 --> 00:13:06,886 >> Diane: Oh, it's -- it's going. 315 00:13:06,952 --> 00:13:10,589 >> Summer: I can send you the best shots later. 316 00:13:10,656 --> 00:13:11,857 >> Kyle: Oh. I see the problem. 317 00:13:11,924 --> 00:13:14,393 >> Adam: I'm trying to get up to speed on the different facets of 318 00:13:14,460 --> 00:13:15,194 the corporation. 319 00:13:15,261 --> 00:13:17,196 How else am I supposed to do my job? 320 00:13:17,263 --> 00:13:20,232 >> Summer: Adam, this is Tessa's first photo shoot for Marchetti, 321 00:13:20,299 --> 00:13:22,935 so I just think it would be best if we kept the number of people 322 00:13:23,002 --> 00:13:25,171 involved to a minimum. 323 00:13:25,237 --> 00:13:28,307 >> Kyle: What Summer is so politely trying to explain, 324 00:13:28,374 --> 00:13:31,744 because she's good at her job and also at navigating company 325 00:13:31,810 --> 00:13:35,281 politics, is that we don't need this many chefs in the kitchen. 326 00:13:35,347 --> 00:13:36,115 >> Adam: Mm. 327 00:13:36,182 --> 00:13:38,050 Well, I'm not giving any opinions. 328 00:13:38,117 --> 00:13:41,353 I'm just observing. 329 00:13:41,420 --> 00:13:43,155 >> Kyle: Could you give me a little moment alone with -- 330 00:13:43,222 --> 00:13:44,123 >> Summer: You know what? 331 00:13:44,190 --> 00:13:49,361 I'm just gonna let you handle this one, babe. 332 00:13:49,428 --> 00:13:50,663 >> Kyle: You showed up. 333 00:13:50,729 --> 00:13:51,897 You observed. 334 00:13:51,964 --> 00:13:56,135 The best thing you can do now is to smile, give a polite wave, 335 00:13:56,202 --> 00:13:58,370 and wish everyone a great photo shoot. 336 00:13:58,437 --> 00:14:02,575 In other words, get out of the way and let the people who need 337 00:14:02,641 --> 00:14:05,878 to do their jobs do them. 338 00:14:05,945 --> 00:14:08,914 >> Adam: Kyle, is this really how you want to start things 339 00:14:08,981 --> 00:14:10,482 off? 340 00:14:17,690 --> 00:14:21,727 >> Phyllis: Uh, Nikki and I may have, mm, joked about looking 341 00:14:21,794 --> 00:14:25,731 into Diane's past, but Talia was working completely on her own. 342 00:14:25,798 --> 00:14:27,866 >> Nikki: That is entirely true. 343 00:14:27,933 --> 00:14:30,369 >> Jack: You really expect me to believe that a renowned 344 00:14:30,436 --> 00:14:34,106 investigative reporter changed the subject of her article from 345 00:14:34,173 --> 00:14:37,343 Ashland Locke to Diane Jenkins on a whim? 346 00:14:37,409 --> 00:14:39,712 You two may be having some fun taking potshots at her. 347 00:14:39,778 --> 00:14:41,880 I don't think there's anything funny about it. 348 00:14:41,947 --> 00:14:44,850 >> Phyllis: Ohh, are you -- are you upset because we may have 349 00:14:44,917 --> 00:14:46,118 hurt Diane's feelings? 350 00:14:46,185 --> 00:14:48,854 >> Nikki: You know, what I find even more disturbing is that she 351 00:14:48,921 --> 00:14:51,824 has clearly gotten to you to the point that you are defending 352 00:14:51,890 --> 00:14:52,458 her. 353 00:14:52,524 --> 00:14:53,692 >> Jack: This is about Kyle. 354 00:14:53,759 --> 00:14:56,629 This is honoring Kyle's decision to give his mother a second 355 00:14:56,695 --> 00:14:57,830 chance. 356 00:14:57,896 --> 00:15:00,599 And by the way, Diane has gone out of her way to try to prove 357 00:15:00,666 --> 00:15:05,070 she is worthy of that chance by changing the way she behaves. 358 00:15:05,137 --> 00:15:07,940 So I don't appreciate the two of you continuing to launch 359 00:15:08,007 --> 00:15:09,275 gratuitous attacks on her. 360 00:15:09,341 --> 00:15:10,509 >> Nikki: Gratuitous? 361 00:15:10,576 --> 00:15:13,245 Am I supposed to forget everything she has done to me, 362 00:15:13,312 --> 00:15:15,648 setting me up to take the fall for her murder? 363 00:15:15,714 --> 00:15:18,183 >> Jack: Thankfully, that didn't happen, Nikki. 364 00:15:18,250 --> 00:15:21,086 >> Nikki: Well, it would have if she had had her way. 365 00:15:21,153 --> 00:15:24,523 >> Jack: No one is condoning what Diane did. 366 00:15:24,590 --> 00:15:27,359 Not me, not Kyle, not even Diane. 367 00:15:27,426 --> 00:15:30,229 She is simply trying to move on with her life. 368 00:15:30,296 --> 00:15:32,264 I suggest you two do the same thing. 369 00:15:32,331 --> 00:15:36,101 Move on. 370 00:15:36,168 --> 00:15:39,104 Thank you, Andy. 371 00:15:41,040 --> 00:15:42,875 >> Kyle: I don't care what your title is. 372 00:15:42,941 --> 00:15:45,344 As far as I'm concerned, I don't have to put up with you. 373 00:15:45,411 --> 00:15:48,681 >> Adam: Well, then apparently you don't know how companies 374 00:15:48,747 --> 00:15:49,515 work, Kyle. 375 00:15:49,581 --> 00:15:51,417 >> Kyle: Okay, you are a charity case. 376 00:15:51,483 --> 00:15:54,920 My father did you a favor for reasons I can't fathom. 377 00:15:54,987 --> 00:15:58,924 But what I do know is that he went way out on a limb for you. 378 00:15:58,991 --> 00:16:01,860 It took a lot for him to convince the family to sign off 379 00:16:01,927 --> 00:16:03,162 on hiring you. 380 00:16:03,228 --> 00:16:05,130 And we didn't agree to it because we thought you could 381 00:16:05,197 --> 00:16:07,933 bring anything of value to the company. 382 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:09,601 We did it out of respect for him. 383 00:16:09,668 --> 00:16:13,372 And do not take that as an endorsement. 384 00:16:13,439 --> 00:16:18,977 And do not do anything to cause him grief while you are here, 385 00:16:19,044 --> 00:16:22,047 which I predict won't be long. 386 00:16:22,114 --> 00:16:24,116 >> Adam: Quite the warning. 387 00:16:24,183 --> 00:16:26,952 It's a little aggressive, in my opinion. 388 00:16:27,019 --> 00:16:29,188 But why would I want to cause problems for Jack? 389 00:16:29,254 --> 00:16:31,190 I'm only here to help him run Jabot, Kyle. 390 00:16:31,256 --> 00:16:33,559 >> Kyle: It's never that simple with you. 391 00:16:33,625 --> 00:16:36,195 I don't know what your agenda is, but it's only a matter of 392 00:16:36,261 --> 00:16:41,867 time until you screw up or lose interest in this walk on the 393 00:16:41,934 --> 00:16:45,771 wild side or whatever this is for you, but until then, your 394 00:16:45,838 --> 00:16:47,506 input is not welcome. 395 00:16:47,573 --> 00:16:52,277 You have nothing to offer, and you do not belong. 396 00:16:52,344 --> 00:16:55,414 >> Adam: Okay. I got it. 397 00:16:55,481 --> 00:16:58,951 Guess I will have to prove myself to all of you. 398 00:16:59,017 --> 00:17:03,922 Wouldn't be the first time. 399 00:17:03,989 --> 00:17:09,061 >> Kyle: [ Sighs ] >> Summer: [ Sighs ] 400 00:17:09,128 --> 00:17:10,229 How did that go? 401 00:17:10,295 --> 00:17:13,232 >> Kyle: Well, Jabot's new co-CEO and I just had a meeting 402 00:17:13,298 --> 00:17:14,299 of the minds. 403 00:17:14,366 --> 00:17:16,802 I had to explain to him how things work around here. 404 00:17:16,869 --> 00:17:21,073 But let's focus on the matter at hand -- the new face of 405 00:17:21,140 --> 00:17:24,143 Marchetti. 406 00:17:24,209 --> 00:17:26,311 It's not going well. 407 00:17:26,378 --> 00:17:27,546 What's the problem? 408 00:17:27,613 --> 00:17:31,717 >> Lauren: Well, we're having a problem with the direction of 409 00:17:31,784 --> 00:17:37,256 the shoot, and if I'm to be honest, it's with Tessa. 410 00:17:37,322 --> 00:17:39,958 Um, she's coming across very self-conscious. 411 00:17:40,025 --> 00:17:43,028 >> Mariah: She just needs time to ease into it, okay? 412 00:17:43,095 --> 00:17:43,862 I know Tessa. 413 00:17:43,929 --> 00:17:45,397 She -- She's gonna be great. 414 00:17:45,464 --> 00:17:48,534 So, if you could just give me one minute, I'll go talk to her, 415 00:17:48,600 --> 00:17:49,101 alright? 416 00:17:49,168 --> 00:17:51,136 Thank you. 417 00:17:55,307 --> 00:17:58,210 >> Lily: Well, that was terrific, guys, very productive. 418 00:17:58,277 --> 00:18:00,412 >> Billy: Yeah, it feels like we're firing on all cylinders. 419 00:18:00,479 --> 00:18:03,048 And I will catch up with you about the podcasts -- of course, 420 00:18:03,115 --> 00:18:04,216 once I listen to them all. 421 00:18:04,283 --> 00:18:05,884 [ Laughter ] >> Nate: Looking forward to it. 422 00:18:05,951 --> 00:18:08,187 >> Lily: Yeah, and I can't wait to hear details about the P.R. 423 00:18:08,253 --> 00:18:09,588 plan to announce the Grand Phoenix. 424 00:18:09,655 --> 00:18:10,522 >> Nate: I am on it. 425 00:18:10,589 --> 00:18:12,357 [ Chuckles ] >> Billy: See you guys in a bit. 426 00:18:12,424 --> 00:18:13,125 >> Imani: Thanks, guys. 427 00:18:13,192 --> 00:18:13,926 >> Lily: Bye. Thank you. 428 00:18:13,992 --> 00:18:16,962 >> Imani: Appreciate it. 429 00:18:17,029 --> 00:18:18,797 God, Nate! 430 00:18:18,864 --> 00:18:21,066 Oh, my God, you were on fire in there. 431 00:18:21,133 --> 00:18:22,701 You brought so much energy to the room. 432 00:18:22,768 --> 00:18:23,836 >> Nate: It felt good. 433 00:18:23,902 --> 00:18:26,038 >> Imani: [ Sighs ] >> Nate: For the first time in a 434 00:18:26,104 --> 00:18:26,438 while. 435 00:18:26,505 --> 00:18:27,506 >> Imani: Wow. 436 00:18:27,573 --> 00:18:28,974 But like I said, there's something else going on with 437 00:18:29,041 --> 00:18:31,677 you, maybe something you didn't mention? 438 00:18:31,743 --> 00:18:35,380 >> Nate: [ Chuckles ] I'm taking your advice. 439 00:18:35,447 --> 00:18:38,350 I'm going to make a big move while Devon's gone. 440 00:18:38,417 --> 00:18:39,418 >> Imani: Huh. 441 00:18:39,485 --> 00:18:40,953 Can I know the details? 442 00:18:41,019 --> 00:18:45,190 >> Nate: Let's just say I plan to generate the kind of success 443 00:18:45,257 --> 00:18:47,860 even Devon can't dump all over. 444 00:18:47,926 --> 00:18:50,128 >> Lily: Nate seemed really enthusiastic, right? 445 00:18:50,195 --> 00:18:52,130 >> Billy: Yeah. Yeah, he did. 446 00:18:52,197 --> 00:18:54,166 He seemed engaged and excited. 447 00:18:54,233 --> 00:18:54,733 >> Lily: Yeah. 448 00:18:54,800 --> 00:18:55,634 >> Billy: No negativity. 449 00:18:55,701 --> 00:18:56,835 >> Lily: I know. 450 00:18:56,902 --> 00:18:58,871 I thought things had gotten so strained between him and Devon 451 00:18:58,937 --> 00:19:02,007 that he was gonna quit, but I think he turned a corner. 452 00:19:02,074 --> 00:19:04,042 >> Billy: Things are moving in the right direction. 453 00:19:04,109 --> 00:19:06,278 >> Lily: Yeah, they really are. 454 00:19:06,345 --> 00:19:09,948 >> Billy: I do want to talk to you about something. 455 00:19:10,015 --> 00:19:11,917 Or someone. 456 00:19:11,984 --> 00:19:13,986 It's about Chelsea. 457 00:19:23,595 --> 00:19:25,797 >> "The Young and the Restless" will continue. 458 00:19:48,654 --> 00:19:51,690 >> Tessa: [ Sighs ] I can feel everyone's eyes on 459 00:19:51,757 --> 00:19:52,257 us. 460 00:19:52,324 --> 00:19:54,226 >> Mariah: Ignore them. 461 00:19:54,293 --> 00:19:56,828 >> Tessa: I'm sorry that I'm slowing everything down. 462 00:19:56,895 --> 00:19:58,397 Am I just, like, totally blowing this? 463 00:19:58,463 --> 00:20:00,566 >> Mariah: No, you are not, so don't even let that thought 464 00:20:00,632 --> 00:20:02,801 creep into your head, okay? 465 00:20:02,868 --> 00:20:05,537 I have every confidence in you. 466 00:20:05,604 --> 00:20:07,606 I'm not concerned at all. 467 00:20:07,673 --> 00:20:11,076 >> Tessa: Uh, are you seeing what's going on right now? 468 00:20:11,143 --> 00:20:12,578 >> Mariah: Yes. 469 00:20:12,644 --> 00:20:17,749 But I know you better than anyone else. 470 00:20:17,816 --> 00:20:20,319 Do you remember when you were shooting your music video, 471 00:20:20,385 --> 00:20:23,555 how miserable you were, how nervous you were? 472 00:20:23,622 --> 00:20:26,892 >> Tessa: Actually, I don't really remember that day. 473 00:20:26,959 --> 00:20:28,961 It was such a blur. 474 00:20:29,027 --> 00:20:31,997 But I -- I do remember that you came up with something really 475 00:20:32,064 --> 00:20:33,165 wonderful at the end of the day. 476 00:20:33,231 --> 00:20:35,167 >> Mariah: No. You did. 477 00:20:35,233 --> 00:20:38,003 And that's exactly how today's gonna go. 478 00:20:38,070 --> 00:20:43,342 You just need to get into the right headspace. 479 00:20:43,408 --> 00:20:50,115 Tessa, you are a literal rock star, okay? 480 00:20:50,182 --> 00:20:55,053 You have music flowing through every fiber of your being. 481 00:20:55,120 --> 00:20:58,290 And when you were doing the music video shoot, all you had 482 00:20:58,357 --> 00:21:03,962 to do was forget about yourself and just feel your music. 483 00:21:04,029 --> 00:21:06,999 That's when the magic happened. 484 00:21:07,065 --> 00:21:08,200 >> Tessa: I hear you. 485 00:21:08,266 --> 00:21:09,401 >> Mariah: Yeah? 486 00:21:09,468 --> 00:21:10,936 >> Tessa: Yeah. 487 00:21:11,003 --> 00:21:15,307 I'd kiss you right now, but I don't want to ruin my makeup. 488 00:21:15,374 --> 00:21:17,976 >> Mariah: [ Laughs ] >> Tessa: Because I got a photo 489 00:21:18,043 --> 00:21:21,380 spread to do. 490 00:21:21,446 --> 00:21:22,648 >> Mariah: Alright, everybody! 491 00:21:22,714 --> 00:21:23,882 We are ready to go! 492 00:21:23,949 --> 00:21:25,784 >> Tessa: [ Exhales heavily ] 493 00:21:37,195 --> 00:21:39,998 >> Summer: There she is! [ Camera shutter clicking ] 494 00:21:40,065 --> 00:21:42,267 You know, you really saved the day. 495 00:21:42,334 --> 00:21:44,503 >> Mariah: I wasn't worried. 496 00:21:44,569 --> 00:21:45,871 I know my wife. 497 00:21:45,937 --> 00:21:52,177 And now the rest of the world is gonna see, yet again, how truly 498 00:21:52,244 --> 00:21:53,378 special she is. 499 00:21:53,445 --> 00:21:54,946 [ Clicking continues ] >> Billy: Oh, Chelsea was just 500 00:22:02,120 --> 00:22:04,056 pulling her life back together after her break-up with Adam. 501 00:22:04,122 --> 00:22:07,192 And they have a kid together, so you know -- that's hard to 502 00:22:07,259 --> 00:22:08,360 avoid. 503 00:22:08,427 --> 00:22:12,164 And then she's got to go and watch Adam chase after Sally? 504 00:22:12,230 --> 00:22:13,999 She has this relationship with Rey. 505 00:22:14,066 --> 00:22:16,468 He's kind with her, he's caring towards her, and then he gets 506 00:22:16,535 --> 00:22:18,937 ripped out of her life, and then her relationship with Chloe 507 00:22:19,004 --> 00:22:19,871 falls apart. 508 00:22:19,938 --> 00:22:21,907 That's a lot of blows to take back to back. 509 00:22:21,973 --> 00:22:23,041 >> Lily: Yeah, it is. 510 00:22:23,108 --> 00:22:25,210 And then you walked away from the podcast. 511 00:22:25,277 --> 00:22:26,211 >> Billy: Yeah. 512 00:22:26,278 --> 00:22:28,180 Which is still the right decision, but I know for 513 00:22:28,246 --> 00:22:30,982 Chelsea that was more than just a job for her. 514 00:22:31,049 --> 00:22:33,318 And then I shut her down when she asked to spend more time 515 00:22:33,385 --> 00:22:34,286 with Johnny, too. 516 00:22:34,352 --> 00:22:35,821 >> Lily: Well, I mean, that's understandable. 517 00:22:35,887 --> 00:22:37,622 She kind of sprung it on you out of the blue. 518 00:22:37,689 --> 00:22:39,024 >> Billy: Yeah. No. 519 00:22:39,091 --> 00:22:41,760 I mean, there is that. 520 00:22:41,827 --> 00:22:44,596 And having that conversation at the time just seemed out of the 521 00:22:44,663 --> 00:22:45,731 question. 522 00:22:45,797 --> 00:22:50,102 But now that I think about it, I can see Chelsea's point. 523 00:22:50,168 --> 00:22:53,905 My priority is Johnny, making sure that he's okay, but I know 524 00:22:53,972 --> 00:22:58,176 that he's gonna want to know who his biological mother is. 525 00:22:58,243 --> 00:23:00,278 When that is, I don't know. 526 00:23:00,345 --> 00:23:03,548 I guess the best thing I can do is allow them to spend some time 527 00:23:03,615 --> 00:23:07,185 together, you know, even if it's the context of Johnny and Connor 528 00:23:07,252 --> 00:23:09,221 hanging out. 529 00:23:09,287 --> 00:23:11,556 What do you think? 530 00:23:11,623 --> 00:23:16,461 >> Lily: Well, I mean, I think it's a really lovely gesture. 531 00:23:16,528 --> 00:23:21,099 And as someone who has also had to deal with my own complicated 532 00:23:21,166 --> 00:23:25,137 family dynamic later in life, I know what Johnny is gonna have 533 00:23:25,203 --> 00:23:27,305 to go through. 534 00:23:27,372 --> 00:23:32,077 So I think that it's right to start dealing with it now, even 535 00:23:32,144 --> 00:23:35,847 if it's just baby steps, because that way, when you do finally 536 00:23:35,914 --> 00:23:41,119 tell Johnny about Chelsea, he'll know that she cared. 537 00:23:41,186 --> 00:23:44,156 >> Billy: And it will bring her some joy. 538 00:23:44,222 --> 00:23:49,161 I have to say, when I see Chelsea now, it's like some of 539 00:23:49,227 --> 00:23:51,596 the light has gone out of her eyes. 540 00:23:51,663 --> 00:23:53,932 >> Chelsea: I'm sorry to get your hopes up, Mom, but Connor 541 00:23:53,999 --> 00:23:55,767 and I aren't coming to stay. 542 00:23:55,834 --> 00:23:58,270 Adam won't allow it. 543 00:23:58,336 --> 00:24:00,939 No, no, I'm not going back to the podcast. 544 00:24:01,006 --> 00:24:03,308 I've already told Billy. 545 00:24:03,375 --> 00:24:06,745 I can't. My decision is final. 546 00:24:06,812 --> 00:24:08,146 I don't know what I'm gonna do next. 547 00:24:08,213 --> 00:24:09,815 Mom, I got to go, okay? 548 00:24:09,881 --> 00:24:12,450 I'll talk to you soon. 549 00:24:12,517 --> 00:24:13,885 Don't worry about me. 550 00:24:13,952 --> 00:24:16,755 I'll be fine. 551 00:24:24,529 --> 00:24:29,301 >> Elena: Imani. You're back. 552 00:24:29,367 --> 00:24:30,869 How's your mom doing? 553 00:24:30,936 --> 00:24:33,205 >> Imani: Still no change. 554 00:24:33,271 --> 00:24:35,774 >> Elena: I'm sorry to hear that. 555 00:24:35,841 --> 00:24:38,043 I know how hard that can be. 556 00:24:38,109 --> 00:24:40,212 I will keep her in my prayers. 557 00:24:40,278 --> 00:24:41,780 >> Imani: Thank you. 558 00:24:41,847 --> 00:24:45,283 >> Elena: Well, I should get going. 559 00:24:45,350 --> 00:24:47,719 >> Imani: Elena? 560 00:24:47,786 --> 00:24:51,256 I'm actually just coming from a meeting with Nate. 561 00:24:51,323 --> 00:24:52,190 >> Elena: Oh? 562 00:24:52,257 --> 00:24:53,325 >> Imani: Yeah. 563 00:24:53,391 --> 00:24:55,827 Oh, my God. He is so good. 564 00:24:55,894 --> 00:24:58,597 He's excited about his job in a way that I have never seen 565 00:24:58,663 --> 00:25:00,398 before. 566 00:25:00,465 --> 00:25:02,467 >> Elena: Oh, that's great to hear. 567 00:25:02,534 --> 00:25:03,869 >> Imani: Really? Wow. 568 00:25:03,935 --> 00:25:07,539 I wasn't sure how you'd react because Nate told me that you 569 00:25:07,606 --> 00:25:11,376 wanted him to quit. 570 00:25:11,443 --> 00:25:15,280 Ohh. [ Laughs ] Are you upset that he shared 571 00:25:15,347 --> 00:25:16,514 that with me? 572 00:25:16,581 --> 00:25:18,817 >> Elena: Is that why you told me? 573 00:25:18,884 --> 00:25:21,219 Because you were hoping I would be upset? 574 00:25:21,286 --> 00:25:23,121 >> Imani: I don't know what you mean. 575 00:25:23,188 --> 00:25:24,256 >> Elena: I think you do. 576 00:25:24,322 --> 00:25:26,458 >> Imani: [ Scoffs ] >> Elena: And it makes me wonder 577 00:25:26,524 --> 00:25:28,627 what else you're hoping for when it comes to Nate. 578 00:25:28,693 --> 00:25:30,395 >> Imani: You are so overreacting. 579 00:25:30,462 --> 00:25:32,197 >> Elena: I don't think I am. 580 00:25:32,264 --> 00:25:34,399 I see you, Imani. 581 00:25:34,466 --> 00:25:37,969 I see exactly what you're doing, and I would encourage 582 00:25:38,036 --> 00:25:39,537 you to stop. 583 00:25:49,014 --> 00:25:53,018 >> Lauren: Well, what started as a rocky photo shoot ended up 584 00:25:53,084 --> 00:25:54,686 as an unqualified success. 585 00:25:54,753 --> 00:25:57,289 >> Summer: Thanks in part to the way that Kyle dealt with Adam. 586 00:25:57,355 --> 00:25:59,491 >> Kyle: Well, and the way Mariah calmed down Tessa. 587 00:25:59,557 --> 00:26:00,458 >> Lauren: Oh, yeah. 588 00:26:00,525 --> 00:26:02,494 Mariah certainly knows how to reach her wife. 589 00:26:02,560 --> 00:26:03,628 >> Kyle: Mm. 590 00:26:03,695 --> 00:26:05,497 >> Summer: They have that connection that married people 591 00:26:05,563 --> 00:26:05,931 have. 592 00:26:05,997 --> 00:26:07,132 >> Lauren: Aww. 593 00:26:07,198 --> 00:26:10,502 Now, I've been married a lot longer than the two of you, and 594 00:26:10,568 --> 00:26:12,237 I still have that connection. 595 00:26:12,304 --> 00:26:14,339 So, call me in a decade, okay? 596 00:26:14,406 --> 00:26:16,508 >> Summer: You and Michael are marriage goals. 597 00:26:16,574 --> 00:26:17,742 >> Kyle: Ooh, respect. 598 00:26:17,809 --> 00:26:21,079 >> Lauren: Ah, yes! [ Laughs ] >> Summer: All in all, today was 599 00:26:21,146 --> 00:26:22,280 so worth it. 600 00:26:22,347 --> 00:26:26,484 I mean, the pictures exude light and joy and love, and that's 601 00:26:26,551 --> 00:26:27,719 exactly what we were going for. 602 00:26:27,786 --> 00:26:30,956 >> Kyle: Hey, if the creative director is happy, I am happy. 603 00:26:31,022 --> 00:26:33,825 >> Lauren: And I just thought Tessa looked exquisite in all 604 00:26:33,892 --> 00:26:35,093 the clothes. 605 00:26:35,160 --> 00:26:38,063 And I could not be more thrilled that Fenmore's is the exclusive 606 00:26:38,129 --> 00:26:39,831 American retailer for the line. 607 00:26:39,898 --> 00:26:41,066 >> Kyle: Mm. 608 00:26:41,132 --> 00:26:43,335 >> Lauren: [ Sighs ] I just -- I'm so impressed with the two of 609 00:26:43,401 --> 00:26:45,103 you, the way you've made over Marchetti. 610 00:26:45,170 --> 00:26:48,440 I mean, the fashion house just seems fresh. 611 00:26:48,506 --> 00:26:52,243 And the designer that took over for Chelsea -- oh! 612 00:26:52,310 --> 00:26:54,045 Spectacular! 613 00:26:54,112 --> 00:26:56,314 >> Summer: Oh, we are so happy with him. 614 00:26:56,381 --> 00:27:00,251 >> Kyle: His designs are amazing. 615 00:27:00,318 --> 00:27:02,420 [ Cellphone pings ] >> Adam: Diane. 616 00:27:20,338 --> 00:27:21,840 >> Diane: Adam. 617 00:27:21,906 --> 00:27:24,743 >> Adam: How'd the rest of the shoot go after I left? 618 00:27:24,809 --> 00:27:26,811 >> Diane: Much better. 619 00:27:26,878 --> 00:27:28,513 >> Adam: Should I take that personally? 620 00:27:28,580 --> 00:27:29,748 >> Diane: No. 621 00:27:29,814 --> 00:27:32,650 There were a number of factors at work, but I think it ended up 622 00:27:32,717 --> 00:27:34,319 coming together quite nicely. 623 00:27:34,386 --> 00:27:35,553 >> Adam: Good. 624 00:27:35,620 --> 00:27:38,189 >> Diane: Yeah, I can imagine everyone is sharing a collective 625 00:27:38,256 --> 00:27:38,957 sigh of relief. 626 00:27:39,024 --> 00:27:39,958 >> Adam: Mm. 627 00:27:40,025 --> 00:27:41,226 Well, it looked like the P.R. 628 00:27:41,292 --> 00:27:42,794 side of things was under control. 629 00:27:42,861 --> 00:27:43,728 >> Diane: Thank you. 630 00:27:43,795 --> 00:27:44,796 Things went smoothly. 631 00:27:44,863 --> 00:27:45,930 >> Adam: Mm. 632 00:27:45,997 --> 00:27:48,466 >> Diane: It was kind of a full-circle moment for me 633 00:27:48,533 --> 00:27:51,436 because years ago, before you came to town, I, um -- 634 00:27:51,503 --> 00:27:53,538 I modeled for Jabot. 635 00:27:53,605 --> 00:27:56,141 >> Adam: Well, maybe we can bring back some of those classic 636 00:27:56,207 --> 00:27:57,242 campaigns, you know? 637 00:27:57,308 --> 00:27:59,044 Would you like to see your face on a billboard again? 638 00:27:59,110 --> 00:28:00,311 >> Diane: Oh, God, no. 639 00:28:00,378 --> 00:28:03,815 I have already been foisted into the public eye against my will. 640 00:28:03,882 --> 00:28:07,285 >> Adam: Yeah, I saw that article. 641 00:28:07,352 --> 00:28:11,689 I, uh, know firsthand what it's like to have all your past deeds 642 00:28:11,756 --> 00:28:12,457 exposed. 643 00:28:12,524 --> 00:28:14,692 Um...it sucks. 644 00:28:14,759 --> 00:28:17,262 >> Diane: Well, that's an understatement, but thanks for 645 00:28:17,328 --> 00:28:18,229 the understanding. 646 00:28:18,296 --> 00:28:19,397 >> Adam: Yeah. 647 00:28:19,464 --> 00:28:22,934 >> Diane: It'll be nice to have an ally in the building. 648 00:28:23,001 --> 00:28:24,936 >> Adam: That goes both ways. 649 00:28:25,003 --> 00:28:27,505 >> Diane: Yeah. 650 00:28:27,572 --> 00:28:29,674 >> Adam: So, what were you doing in the office? 651 00:28:29,741 --> 00:28:31,342 Were you filling in Jack on today? 652 00:28:31,409 --> 00:28:32,610 >> Diane: Oh, no. 653 00:28:32,677 --> 00:28:35,780 I was dropping off a list of the bloggers that covered the shoot, 654 00:28:35,847 --> 00:28:38,917 along with some potential fashion sites we can send the 655 00:28:38,983 --> 00:28:39,918 photos to. 656 00:28:39,984 --> 00:28:43,121 Oh, I believe I have a copy for you right here. 657 00:28:43,188 --> 00:28:46,157 >> Adam: Oh, well, thank you for acknowledging I have an actual 658 00:28:46,224 --> 00:28:47,392 job here. 659 00:28:47,459 --> 00:28:50,495 >> Diane: [ Sighs ] Yeah. I -- I didn't hear what Kyle said to 660 00:28:50,562 --> 00:28:53,798 you earlier, but I didn't need to. 661 00:28:53,865 --> 00:28:55,967 I'm -- I'm sorry. 662 00:28:56,034 --> 00:28:57,368 That must have been disappointing. 663 00:28:57,435 --> 00:29:00,772 >> Adam: [ Chuckles ] Well, to put it mildly. 664 00:29:00,839 --> 00:29:02,073 >> Diane: Okay. 665 00:29:02,140 --> 00:29:04,476 Uh, insulting? Infuriating? 666 00:29:04,542 --> 00:29:06,511 >> Adam: Eh, you're getting a little warmer. 667 00:29:06,578 --> 00:29:08,880 >> Diane: I know what it's like to be on the receiving end of 668 00:29:08,947 --> 00:29:10,115 that sort of thing. 669 00:29:10,181 --> 00:29:12,684 >> Adam: Yeah, it almost felt like I was talking to Victoria. 670 00:29:12,750 --> 00:29:16,254 You know, I left Newman Media and my family to get away from 671 00:29:16,321 --> 00:29:17,489 judgment and condescension. 672 00:29:17,555 --> 00:29:20,291 It seems like I might have just, uh, swapped it out for a 673 00:29:20,358 --> 00:29:21,459 different variety. 674 00:29:21,526 --> 00:29:23,695 >> Diane: I hear you. 675 00:29:23,761 --> 00:29:26,798 The only reason Phyllis sold her hotel and came to work for 676 00:29:26,865 --> 00:29:30,535 Marchetti was so that she could spearhead some secret, 677 00:29:30,602 --> 00:29:33,171 backstabbing plot against me. 678 00:29:35,940 --> 00:29:39,144 >> Phyllis: Who the hell convinced Talia's editor to kill 679 00:29:39,210 --> 00:29:40,879 all future stories on Diane? 680 00:29:40,945 --> 00:29:42,680 >> Nikki: I don't know. 681 00:29:42,747 --> 00:29:44,015 I mean, could she have done it herself? 682 00:29:44,082 --> 00:29:46,518 >> Phyllis: Diane doesn't have that kind of clout. 683 00:29:46,584 --> 00:29:49,754 >> Nikki: [ Sighs ] Maybe Jack used his influence. 684 00:29:49,821 --> 00:29:50,989 >> Phyllis: Mnh-mnh, mnh-mnh. 685 00:29:51,055 --> 00:29:53,725 I refuse to believe that Jack is that far gone. 686 00:29:53,791 --> 00:29:54,893 I refuse to believe it. 687 00:29:54,959 --> 00:29:57,896 Besides, he seemed genuinely concerned that there were more 688 00:29:57,962 --> 00:30:00,798 articles to come. 689 00:30:00,865 --> 00:30:04,369 Nikki, I cannot believe that this phase in our plan has been 690 00:30:04,435 --> 00:30:05,503 stopped in its tracks. 691 00:30:05,570 --> 00:30:07,839 >> Nikki: Okay, well, it's not our only phase. 692 00:30:07,906 --> 00:30:11,075 You're supposed to be working your angle inside Marchetti. 693 00:30:11,142 --> 00:30:12,710 >> Phyllis: I am. 694 00:30:12,777 --> 00:30:15,547 >> Nikki: Okay. Good. 695 00:30:15,613 --> 00:30:19,217 In the meantime, I have decided another approach for our 696 00:30:19,284 --> 00:30:21,219 problem. 697 00:30:21,286 --> 00:30:32,730 >> Phyllis: Okay, you want to be more specific? 698 00:30:32,797 --> 00:30:37,969 >> Nikki: Next week, I am going to Los Angeles... 699 00:30:38,036 --> 00:30:40,205 to see Deacon Sharpe. 700 00:30:51,449 --> 00:30:52,250 >> Tessa: Hi. 701 00:30:52,317 --> 00:30:53,985 >> Mariah: Hey. 702 00:30:54,052 --> 00:30:57,322 >> Tessa: I had you all pretty worried there for a sec, huh? 703 00:30:57,388 --> 00:30:58,856 >> Mariah: Not me. 704 00:30:58,923 --> 00:31:00,792 Not for a second. 705 00:31:00,858 --> 00:31:02,293 >> Tessa: Poor Lauren. 706 00:31:02,360 --> 00:31:05,430 >> Mariah: [ Laughs ] She was thrilled, by the way, 707 00:31:05,496 --> 00:31:09,067 with everything, the way that it turned out -- and Summer and 708 00:31:09,133 --> 00:31:10,101 Kyle. 709 00:31:10,168 --> 00:31:13,371 You were, like, the glam model of their fantasies. 710 00:31:13,438 --> 00:31:15,240 >> Tessa: Mm. How about you? 711 00:31:15,306 --> 00:31:19,611 >> Mariah: Oh, the fantasies that I have... 712 00:31:19,677 --> 00:31:25,250 You at home, your bunny slippers, that dirty hoodie that 713 00:31:25,316 --> 00:31:26,484 you wear to work out. 714 00:31:26,551 --> 00:31:28,786 >> Tessa: I wash it sometimes. 715 00:31:28,853 --> 00:31:31,823 [ Both laugh ] >> Mariah: I love you in it. 716 00:31:31,889 --> 00:31:34,359 And out of it. 717 00:31:34,425 --> 00:31:37,028 High fashion or no fashion at all. 718 00:31:37,095 --> 00:31:39,330 >> Tessa: How lucky are we? 719 00:31:39,397 --> 00:31:41,566 >> Mariah: The luckiest. 720 00:31:47,005 --> 00:31:49,307 >> Elena: I see what's going on here. 721 00:31:49,374 --> 00:31:53,311 And yet I continue to give you the benefit of the doubt. 722 00:31:53,378 --> 00:31:57,181 I have put up with your flirting and your little digs. 723 00:31:57,248 --> 00:31:58,883 But this? 724 00:31:58,950 --> 00:32:03,488 This could actually hurt Nate's relationship with Devon, not to 725 00:32:03,554 --> 00:32:06,057 mention cause him to lose his job and his connection with his 726 00:32:06,124 --> 00:32:07,325 entire family. 727 00:32:07,392 --> 00:32:10,728 >> Imani: Look, I am just trying to encourage Nate to follow his 728 00:32:10,795 --> 00:32:11,863 potential. 729 00:32:11,929 --> 00:32:14,265 >> Elena: By going behind Devon's back and doing exactly 730 00:32:14,332 --> 00:32:15,700 what he asked him not to? 731 00:32:15,767 --> 00:32:19,070 >> Imani: [ Sighs ] So he's going forth with the 732 00:32:19,137 --> 00:32:19,904 music festival. 733 00:32:19,971 --> 00:32:21,939 [ Chuckles ] Fantastic. 734 00:32:22,006 --> 00:32:23,441 >> Elena: It's a mistake. 735 00:32:23,508 --> 00:32:24,809 >> Imani: Why? 736 00:32:24,876 --> 00:32:26,711 [ Chuckles ] 'Cause you want him to go 737 00:32:26,778 --> 00:32:28,179 running back to medicine? 738 00:32:28,246 --> 00:32:30,515 Something that clearly makes him unhappy? 739 00:32:30,581 --> 00:32:35,320 >> Elena: [ Scoffs ] >> Imani: Well, obviously I have 740 00:32:35,386 --> 00:32:50,268 more faith in Nate as a businessman than you do. 741 00:32:50,335 --> 00:32:51,536 more faith in Nate as a businessman than you do. 742 00:32:51,602 --> 00:32:53,037 >> Nate: Wanted to let you know we're moving forward with the 743 00:32:53,104 --> 00:32:55,039 music festival. 744 00:32:55,106 --> 00:32:58,176 Yes, I understand it would be costly to cancel, but I am 745 00:32:58,242 --> 00:33:01,479 focused on the upside, which will be tremendous. 746 00:33:01,546 --> 00:33:04,382 I'm getting the performance contracts started, and I found 747 00:33:04,449 --> 00:33:05,216 land to lease. 748 00:33:05,283 --> 00:33:08,920 Let's make this happen. 749 00:33:08,986 --> 00:33:11,422 >> Chelsea: Johnny, I am sorry Connor didn't even say hi. 750 00:33:11,489 --> 00:33:13,758 He jumped in that pool before I'd even turned around. 751 00:33:13,825 --> 00:33:14,992 >> Johnny: Can I go swimming, too? 752 00:33:15,059 --> 00:33:17,095 >> Billy: Yes, you can, but can you please say hello first? 753 00:33:17,161 --> 00:33:18,029 >> Johnny: Hi. 754 00:33:18,096 --> 00:33:18,896 >> Chelsea: Hi. 755 00:33:18,963 --> 00:33:20,298 Your dad tells me you're a great swimmer. 756 00:33:20,365 --> 00:33:23,835 >> Johnny: Yeah, I'm pretty good, I guess. 757 00:33:23,901 --> 00:33:25,670 >> Chelsea: Oh, do you have on enough sunscreen? 758 00:33:25,737 --> 00:33:27,271 >> Johnny: Yeah. 759 00:33:27,338 --> 00:33:29,807 I put on a ton. 760 00:33:29,874 --> 00:33:32,844 >> Billy: Uh, okay, why don't you go say hi to Connor? 761 00:33:32,910 --> 00:33:34,946 You don't have to listen to our boring conversation. 762 00:33:35,012 --> 00:33:36,280 Let me see your best cannonball. 763 00:33:36,347 --> 00:33:37,081 >> Johnny: Cool. Thanks. 764 00:33:37,148 --> 00:33:37,682 >> Billy: Alright. 765 00:33:37,749 --> 00:33:38,316 >> Johnny: Connor! 766 00:33:38,383 --> 00:33:40,418 >> Chelsea: Oh, be careful! 767 00:33:40,485 --> 00:33:40,818 Wow. 768 00:33:40,885 --> 00:33:41,486 >> Billy: Ahh. 769 00:33:41,552 --> 00:33:42,587 >> Chelsea: Eee. Well... 770 00:33:42,653 --> 00:33:43,755 >> Billy: That was close. 771 00:33:43,821 --> 00:33:45,156 >> Chelsea: It was really close. 772 00:33:45,223 --> 00:33:46,491 Thank you for this. 773 00:33:46,557 --> 00:33:48,459 It's really special seeing them together. 774 00:33:48,526 --> 00:33:51,162 Sometimes I think having Connor was the only good thing I've 775 00:33:51,229 --> 00:33:52,296 ever done. 776 00:33:52,363 --> 00:33:54,332 Well, that and making sure Johnny has a wonderful family. 777 00:33:54,399 --> 00:33:56,033 That's something, too. 778 00:33:56,100 --> 00:33:59,103 >> Billy: Well, I hope you're feeling better than you were the 779 00:33:59,170 --> 00:34:00,338 last time we talked. 780 00:34:00,405 --> 00:34:04,842 >> Chelsea: [ Sighs ] This helps a lot. 781 00:34:04,909 --> 00:34:07,545 And as far as the other stuff goes, I'm just taking it one day 782 00:34:07,612 --> 00:34:09,113 at a time. 783 00:34:09,180 --> 00:34:11,182 >> Billy: [ Chuckles ] >> Diane: The difference between 784 00:34:15,520 --> 00:34:17,989 you and me is that you have no specific enemies at Jabot. 785 00:34:18,055 --> 00:34:20,858 >> Adam: Oh, I wouldn't be so sure about that. 786 00:34:20,925 --> 00:34:23,461 Kyle wasn't warm and fuzzy. 787 00:34:23,528 --> 00:34:27,698 And, um, you know, Ashley -- she will always hate me. 788 00:34:27,765 --> 00:34:30,868 And I'm sure that Billy makes his displeasures known any 789 00:34:30,935 --> 00:34:32,603 chance he gets. 790 00:34:32,670 --> 00:34:36,774 >> Diane: True, but none of them are actively trying to undermine 791 00:34:36,841 --> 00:34:40,578 you, which means that you have a shot of winning people over. 792 00:34:40,645 --> 00:34:43,981 I've -- I've made a little progress in that area because 793 00:34:44,048 --> 00:34:46,384 there are a few who are willing to give me a chance to prove 794 00:34:46,451 --> 00:34:48,186 that I'm sincere. 795 00:34:48,252 --> 00:34:52,123 [ Scoffs ] But Phyllis will never change the way she thinks 796 00:34:52,190 --> 00:34:58,029 about me because, with Phyllis, you're an enemy for life. 797 00:34:58,096 --> 00:34:59,197 >> Phyllis: Oh, my God. What? 798 00:34:59,263 --> 00:35:00,264 Deacon Sharpe? Oh, my God. 799 00:35:00,331 --> 00:35:02,133 >> Nikki: Alright, alright, will you please stop? 800 00:35:02,200 --> 00:35:04,836 I don't need to hear about your history with him. 801 00:35:04,902 --> 00:35:06,204 Unless it could be useful? 802 00:35:06,270 --> 00:35:10,441 >> Phyllis: Uh...it's not memorable. 803 00:35:10,508 --> 00:35:11,476 I'll just say that. 804 00:35:11,542 --> 00:35:13,377 Um... 805 00:35:13,444 --> 00:35:14,812 But I don't understand. 806 00:35:14,879 --> 00:35:19,383 If Talia can't write any more stories about Diane, why do you 807 00:35:19,450 --> 00:35:21,285 have to meet with Deacon Sharpe? 808 00:35:21,352 --> 00:35:24,021 >> Nikki: She thinks she might be able to change her editor's 809 00:35:24,088 --> 00:35:27,091 mind if Deacon has something juicy to add. 810 00:35:27,158 --> 00:35:29,093 I mean, I don't know. 811 00:35:29,160 --> 00:35:31,863 He could have so much dirt on her that she could write a whole 812 00:35:31,929 --> 00:35:32,830 book about Diane. 813 00:35:32,897 --> 00:35:35,933 >> Phyllis: Oh, my God, that would be amazing. 814 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:39,136 Nikki, I -- I have to ask you. 815 00:35:39,203 --> 00:35:41,239 Are you up for this? 816 00:35:41,305 --> 00:35:45,977 I mean, Deacon is the one who helped Diane fake her own death 817 00:35:46,043 --> 00:35:49,080 and that you were up on murder charges. 818 00:35:49,146 --> 00:35:50,781 Can you handle this? 819 00:35:50,848 --> 00:35:54,585 >> Nikki: I can definitely handle it. 820 00:35:54,652 --> 00:35:57,555 And it's long overdue. 821 00:36:08,366 --> 00:36:11,302 ♪♪ 822 00:36:11,369 --> 00:36:14,305 -- Captions by VITAC -- www.vitac.com 823 00:36:14,372 --> 00:36:17,308 Captioning Provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 824 00:36:17,375 --> 00:36:20,311 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 825 00:36:20,378 --> 00:36:25,616 ♪♪ >> Join us again for 826 00:36:25,683 --> 00:36:27,184 "The Young and the Restless."