1 00:00:06,239 --> 00:00:07,907 >> Billy: You don't like your blueberry muffin? 2 00:00:07,974 --> 00:00:09,242 I'll get you a different kind. 3 00:00:09,309 --> 00:00:11,144 >> Johnny: No, Dad, this one's fine. 4 00:00:11,211 --> 00:00:12,579 >> Billy: What about a bagel? 5 00:00:12,645 --> 00:00:14,748 I can see they have a doughnut over there. 6 00:00:14,814 --> 00:00:15,949 >> Johnny: Dad. 7 00:00:16,015 --> 00:00:18,218 I said this one's fine. 8 00:00:18,284 --> 00:00:20,387 Guess you and Mom have been reading the same 9 00:00:20,453 --> 00:00:21,821 How To Handbook. 10 00:00:21,888 --> 00:00:23,823 >> Billy: How to what? 11 00:00:23,890 --> 00:00:28,461 >> Johnny: "How To Help Your Child Accept His Bio Mom." 12 00:00:28,528 --> 00:00:32,665 Mom already talked me into a huge dinner last night and made 13 00:00:32,732 --> 00:00:35,435 me eat a big meal before coming here, even though she knew I was 14 00:00:35,502 --> 00:00:37,737 meeting you for breakfast. 15 00:00:37,804 --> 00:00:40,740 >> Billy: And why do you think she did that? 16 00:00:40,807 --> 00:00:43,643 >> Johnny: Obviously, stuffing your kid with so much food that 17 00:00:43,710 --> 00:00:50,817 he can't feel anymore is a part of the handbook. 18 00:01:00,460 --> 00:01:05,398 [ Footsteps approaching ] >> Allie: Hey. 19 00:01:05,465 --> 00:01:06,566 >> Noah: Hey, babe. 20 00:01:06,633 --> 00:01:09,469 I didn't expect to see you. 21 00:01:09,536 --> 00:01:10,670 >> Allie: Hi. 22 00:01:10,737 --> 00:01:13,973 Well, I was on my way to the lab, but then I thought, "I'm 23 00:01:14,040 --> 00:01:16,342 gonna come see Noah to start my day off right." 24 00:01:16,409 --> 00:01:17,844 >> Noah: Oh, well, I'm glad you showed up. 25 00:01:17,911 --> 00:01:20,280 I need something to brighten my morning. 26 00:01:20,346 --> 00:01:23,483 >> Allie: How did the numbers turn out? 27 00:01:23,550 --> 00:01:28,154 >> Noah: Better than expected, but not as good as I'd hoped. 28 00:01:28,221 --> 00:01:29,656 >> Allie: Okay, uh... 29 00:01:29,722 --> 00:01:31,724 What do you think went wrong? 30 00:01:31,791 --> 00:01:33,960 >> Noah: You know, I comped a lot of people. 31 00:01:34,027 --> 00:01:36,629 And I was figuring I'd take a hit, but I didn't think it would 32 00:01:36,696 --> 00:01:38,565 be this bad. 33 00:01:38,631 --> 00:01:41,201 >> Allie: Granted, I don't have any experience running a 34 00:01:41,267 --> 00:01:45,605 business, but giving stuff away for free seems like a strange 35 00:01:45,672 --> 00:01:46,406 way to generate revenue. 36 00:01:46,473 --> 00:01:47,640 >> Noah: Yeah, I know. 37 00:01:47,707 --> 00:01:49,876 I was trying to think long term, you know, build some customer 38 00:01:49,943 --> 00:01:52,378 loyalty in the hopes that the people who showed up last night 39 00:01:52,445 --> 00:01:54,280 turn into regulars. 40 00:01:54,347 --> 00:01:55,415 >> Allie: Oh. 41 00:01:55,482 --> 00:01:58,117 Uh, yeah, that actually seems like a really smart move. 42 00:01:58,184 --> 00:02:00,553 >> Noah: Yeah, I thought so, too, until I realized how it 43 00:02:00,620 --> 00:02:02,422 affected the profit margin. 44 00:02:02,489 --> 00:02:05,425 So, we are off to a really great start here. 45 00:02:05,492 --> 00:02:08,228 >> Allie: Hey, don't beat yourself up. 46 00:02:08,294 --> 00:02:11,865 You had a great opening night, so take a look around you and, 47 00:02:11,931 --> 00:02:13,833 Noah, see what you built. 48 00:02:13,900 --> 00:02:19,572 I mean, this place is absolutely amazing. 49 00:02:19,639 --> 00:02:22,976 And so are you. 50 00:02:23,042 --> 00:02:26,379 >> Noah: Thank you. 51 00:02:26,446 --> 00:02:28,615 >> Allie: [ Chuckles ] ♪♪ 52 00:02:37,957 --> 00:02:52,839 ♪♪ ♪♪ 53 00:02:52,906 --> 00:02:53,139 ♪♪ ♪♪ 54 00:02:53,206 --> 00:03:00,813 ♪♪ 55 00:03:04,450 --> 00:03:06,119 >> Abby: Chance? 56 00:03:09,122 --> 00:03:10,857 Babe. 57 00:03:10,924 --> 00:03:12,058 You got in late last night. 58 00:03:12,125 --> 00:03:13,693 Did you have a rough day yesterday? 59 00:03:13,760 --> 00:03:14,761 >> Chance: No, no, no. 60 00:03:14,827 --> 00:03:18,932 Everything was fine. 61 00:03:18,998 --> 00:03:20,633 Why do you ask? 62 00:03:20,700 --> 00:03:22,035 You got something on your mind? 63 00:03:22,101 --> 00:03:25,505 >> Abby: I'm just a little concerned with Tucker being 64 00:03:25,572 --> 00:03:26,639 back in town. 65 00:03:26,706 --> 00:03:29,208 That man cannot be trusted. 66 00:03:29,275 --> 00:03:32,645 I know technically he may be Dominic's grandfather, but he 67 00:03:32,712 --> 00:03:35,481 should not be anywhere around our son. 68 00:03:35,548 --> 00:03:37,817 >> Chance: Yeah, I heard he made, uh, a quite the entrance 69 00:03:37,884 --> 00:03:39,752 at Summer and Kyle's ceremony. 70 00:03:39,819 --> 00:03:42,221 A lot of the neighbors called into the station and complained 71 00:03:42,288 --> 00:03:43,656 about all the helicopter noise. 72 00:03:43,723 --> 00:03:46,492 >> Abby: See, that's exactly what I'm talking about. 73 00:03:46,559 --> 00:03:49,095 I don't want someone like that around Dominic. 74 00:03:49,162 --> 00:03:52,198 He could endanger him, or at the very least, be a negative 75 00:03:52,265 --> 00:03:53,466 influence. 76 00:03:53,533 --> 00:03:57,403 >> Chance: [ Chuckles ] Well, I think that's a bit much, honey. 77 00:03:57,470 --> 00:03:59,372 I mean, Dominic's one. 78 00:03:59,439 --> 00:04:02,875 How is Tucker gonna negatively influence a toddler? 79 00:04:02,942 --> 00:04:07,046 >> Abby: There is nothing funny about how dangerous or 80 00:04:07,113 --> 00:04:09,482 manipulative that man can be. 81 00:04:09,549 --> 00:04:11,751 You need to back me up on this. 82 00:04:11,818 --> 00:04:16,155 Under no circumstance is Tucker McCall allowed anywhere 83 00:04:16,222 --> 00:04:19,525 around our son. 84 00:04:19,592 --> 00:04:22,962 >> Victoria: I'm really worried that Billy and I made the wrong 85 00:04:23,029 --> 00:04:24,864 call on this. 86 00:04:24,931 --> 00:04:28,067 Telling Johnny Chelsea's his biological mother has been 87 00:04:28,134 --> 00:04:29,369 really hard on him. 88 00:04:29,435 --> 00:04:32,038 >> Nikki: My heart just breaks for him. 89 00:04:32,105 --> 00:04:34,741 I mean, this is the kind of thing that could throw his whole 90 00:04:34,807 --> 00:04:37,644 world into a tailspin, especially at his age. 91 00:04:37,710 --> 00:04:39,012 >> Victoria: It really has. 92 00:04:39,078 --> 00:04:41,414 It's shaken his foundation. 93 00:04:41,481 --> 00:04:44,484 It's brought up questions that he never even knew he had until 94 00:04:44,550 --> 00:04:46,519 now. 95 00:04:46,586 --> 00:04:49,355 >> Nikki: Well, I can't begin to understand how you're dealing 96 00:04:49,422 --> 00:04:55,561 with this, and yet you're handling yourself with such 97 00:04:55,628 --> 00:04:58,297 poise, as if nothing was wrong. 98 00:04:58,364 --> 00:05:02,769 I am sure that nobody at Kyle and Summer's vow renewal had any 99 00:05:02,835 --> 00:05:04,303 idea what you were going through. 100 00:05:04,370 --> 00:05:07,407 >> Victoria: Well, believe me, every second is an uphill 101 00:05:07,473 --> 00:05:09,475 battle. 102 00:05:09,542 --> 00:05:12,679 I just honestly have been trying to compartmentalize. 103 00:05:12,745 --> 00:05:15,148 And when I'm in work, I lean into work and get as much done 104 00:05:15,214 --> 00:05:16,883 so I can get home and be with the kids. 105 00:05:16,949 --> 00:05:19,285 >> Nikki: Well, that can't be easy with everything going on 106 00:05:19,352 --> 00:05:20,486 at Newman right now. 107 00:05:20,553 --> 00:05:23,256 >> Victoria: It just feels like everywhere I turn there's an 108 00:05:23,322 --> 00:05:27,060 avalanche of complications coming at me, at work and in 109 00:05:27,126 --> 00:05:28,327 life. 110 00:05:28,394 --> 00:05:30,496 And it feels like everything is screaming for my attention these 111 00:05:30,563 --> 00:05:31,698 days. 112 00:05:31,764 --> 00:05:35,234 >> Nikki: No doubt Tucker's surprise return is one of them. 113 00:05:35,301 --> 00:05:40,640 >> Victoria: Yeah, that is troubling, especially since 114 00:05:40,707 --> 00:05:43,476 Tucker McCall is always working an angle. 115 00:05:43,543 --> 00:05:48,481 But right now, I have no idea what that might be. 116 00:05:54,087 --> 00:05:56,355 >> Nikki: So, what are your thoughts about Tucker? 117 00:05:56,422 --> 00:05:59,992 Any theories on what angle he might be working? 118 00:06:00,059 --> 00:06:03,096 >> Victoria: The same angle that he's always working -- 119 00:06:03,162 --> 00:06:06,032 acquisitions. 120 00:06:06,099 --> 00:06:08,434 >> Nikki: And is there some reason why you think he might be 121 00:06:08,501 --> 00:06:09,702 coming after Newman? 122 00:06:09,769 --> 00:06:10,803 >> Victoria: No. 123 00:06:10,870 --> 00:06:13,940 We're too strong for that, but he can't be trusted. 124 00:06:14,006 --> 00:06:17,343 Tucker McCall always has an agenda. 125 00:06:17,410 --> 00:06:20,513 In the past, he went after every big company in Genoa City, and 126 00:06:20,580 --> 00:06:23,583 while I know he's not coming after us, I have another plan in 127 00:06:23,649 --> 00:06:26,786 play that I think he might be trying to sink his teeth into. 128 00:06:26,853 --> 00:06:29,288 >> Nikki: And what plan is that? 129 00:06:29,355 --> 00:06:32,258 >> Victoria: I have it on good authority that 130 00:06:32,325 --> 00:06:35,294 Chancellor-Winters is about to go public. 131 00:06:35,361 --> 00:06:38,598 And I have devised a strategy for Newman Enterprises to swoop 132 00:06:38,664 --> 00:06:42,168 in and become the majority stockholder. 133 00:06:42,235 --> 00:06:44,937 >> Nikki: And how did you find out this information? 134 00:06:45,004 --> 00:06:47,039 >> Victoria: It's all thanks to Nate. 135 00:06:47,106 --> 00:06:49,408 He and I made a deal to work together while you were in 136 00:06:49,475 --> 00:06:49,976 Los Angeles. 137 00:06:50,042 --> 00:06:52,945 >> Nikki: Really? 138 00:06:53,012 --> 00:06:55,348 Why would he go behind his family's back? 139 00:06:55,414 --> 00:06:59,018 >> Victoria: Mother, Nate has become a very savvy businessman, 140 00:06:59,085 --> 00:07:02,288 and he feels that the current structure at Chancellor-Winters 141 00:07:02,355 --> 00:07:03,923 is limiting his opportunities. 142 00:07:03,990 --> 00:07:07,360 So I told him that I would put him in charge once we obtain a 143 00:07:07,426 --> 00:07:08,394 majority stake. 144 00:07:08,461 --> 00:07:10,463 >> Nikki: And your father approves of this? 145 00:07:10,530 --> 00:07:13,266 >> Victoria: Dad's completely on board. 146 00:07:13,332 --> 00:07:15,201 Nicholas is the only one with any objections. 147 00:07:15,268 --> 00:07:16,736 He thinks it's too risky. 148 00:07:16,803 --> 00:07:18,871 And I can't lie. 149 00:07:18,938 --> 00:07:21,641 It is a bit of an ethical gray area. 150 00:07:21,707 --> 00:07:22,875 >> Nikki: Mm-hmm. 151 00:07:22,942 --> 00:07:26,979 Well, I think it might be a bit of a legal gray area, as well. 152 00:07:27,046 --> 00:07:30,850 >> Victoria: It's a thin line, but I'm certain that Nate and I 153 00:07:30,917 --> 00:07:34,420 can take care of it. 154 00:07:34,487 --> 00:07:38,791 What's more pressing to me is -- has Tucker McCall come here 155 00:07:38,858 --> 00:07:41,527 because he has the same goal? 156 00:07:41,594 --> 00:07:45,131 >> Chance: Look, I'm sorry, but you don't think you're 157 00:07:45,198 --> 00:07:46,899 overreacting just a little? 158 00:07:46,966 --> 00:07:48,768 >> Abby: No. I don't. 159 00:07:48,835 --> 00:07:52,238 I have seen the pain and devastation that man has caused 160 00:07:52,305 --> 00:07:53,739 firsthand. 161 00:07:53,806 --> 00:07:56,275 He's already hurt people that I love, and I'm not gonna sit 162 00:07:56,342 --> 00:07:59,011 around and allow him to hurt our son. 163 00:07:59,078 --> 00:08:02,615 And honestly, I mean, I'm a little annoyed that you're not 164 00:08:02,682 --> 00:08:03,850 supporting me on this. 165 00:08:03,916 --> 00:08:06,752 >> Chance: Look, I just think you're taking this a little too 166 00:08:06,819 --> 00:08:09,021 far -- because there's something else that you should know 167 00:08:09,088 --> 00:08:10,122 firsthand. 168 00:08:10,189 --> 00:08:11,991 >> Abby: Okay. What's that? 169 00:08:12,058 --> 00:08:15,428 >> Chance: Well, just because someone's made mistakes in the 170 00:08:15,494 --> 00:08:19,465 past doesn't mean they can't be a good parent or grandparent 171 00:08:19,532 --> 00:08:20,499 today, right? 172 00:08:20,566 --> 00:08:23,369 >> Abby: [ Scoffs ] So now you're talking about my 173 00:08:23,436 --> 00:08:24,570 family? 174 00:08:24,637 --> 00:08:27,173 >> Chance: Look, Abby, all I'm saying is that I think we need 175 00:08:27,240 --> 00:08:30,977 to keep pushing forward, let go of the past, focus on the now, 176 00:08:31,043 --> 00:08:33,813 and focus on the future because, honey, that's all I can handle 177 00:08:33,880 --> 00:08:35,081 at the moment. 178 00:08:35,147 --> 00:08:39,185 My priorities have to be work and my family. 179 00:08:39,252 --> 00:08:41,554 >> Abby: Well, it's good to know that your family at least made 180 00:08:41,621 --> 00:08:42,655 the top two. 181 00:08:42,722 --> 00:08:44,857 >> Chance: [ Sighs ] Please. 182 00:08:44,924 --> 00:08:47,260 Please don't start that again. 183 00:08:49,896 --> 00:08:51,898 >> Billy: Okay, smart guy, you don't have to finish your 184 00:08:51,964 --> 00:08:52,932 muffin. 185 00:08:52,999 --> 00:08:54,600 I'm not going to force-feed you anymore, alright? 186 00:08:54,667 --> 00:08:55,534 >> Johnny: Thank you. 187 00:08:55,601 --> 00:08:57,136 My stomach says thank you. 188 00:08:57,203 --> 00:08:58,337 >> Billy: Well, good. 189 00:08:58,404 --> 00:09:01,274 And I'll tell your mother to stop doubling down on the meals 190 00:09:01,340 --> 00:09:02,575 for you. 191 00:09:02,642 --> 00:09:04,844 >> Johnny: Look, I get it. 192 00:09:04,911 --> 00:09:06,579 You guys are just concerned. 193 00:09:06,646 --> 00:09:09,782 But you really don't have to worry. 194 00:09:09,849 --> 00:09:11,450 >> Billy: Johnny, we're your parents. 195 00:09:11,517 --> 00:09:12,985 We're always going to worry, okay? 196 00:09:13,052 --> 00:09:14,720 That's kind of what we do. 197 00:09:14,787 --> 00:09:16,355 We're gonna be protective of you. 198 00:09:16,422 --> 00:09:19,926 >> Johnny: But I really -- I don't need protection. 199 00:09:19,992 --> 00:09:23,062 I mean, so, Chelsea's my birth mom. 200 00:09:23,129 --> 00:09:24,330 Whatever. 201 00:09:24,397 --> 00:09:26,432 I knew I had one. She's it. 202 00:09:26,499 --> 00:09:27,600 I'm over it. 203 00:09:27,667 --> 00:09:29,168 >> Billy: You know, I don't think it's that simple, buddy. 204 00:09:29,235 --> 00:09:31,470 >> Johnny: You guys are the ones who are making it so 205 00:09:31,537 --> 00:09:33,639 over-complicated. 206 00:09:33,706 --> 00:09:38,411 I mean, I really just want to get, like, back to normal. 207 00:09:38,477 --> 00:09:41,647 >> Billy: Well, in my personal experience, when you don't try 208 00:09:41,714 --> 00:09:45,051 to deal with things, they fester and they become problems down 209 00:09:45,117 --> 00:09:46,152 the road. 210 00:09:46,218 --> 00:09:49,722 >> Johnny: Yeah, but -- Look, I'm really -- I'm really 211 00:09:49,789 --> 00:09:52,591 not, like, freaked out about it or anything. 212 00:09:52,658 --> 00:09:58,864 So, if you want me to scream or cry, I'm sorry, but it's not 213 00:09:58,931 --> 00:10:00,232 gonna happen. 214 00:10:00,299 --> 00:10:02,568 >> Billy: I don't want you to do anything. 215 00:10:02,635 --> 00:10:05,504 I just want you to know that we'll be here for you whenever 216 00:10:05,571 --> 00:10:07,773 you need us, with whatever you're going through. 217 00:10:07,840 --> 00:10:11,544 >> Johnny: I don't want to keep thinking about this every 218 00:10:11,610 --> 00:10:12,378 single day. 219 00:10:12,445 --> 00:10:16,282 >> Billy: Okay. 220 00:10:16,349 --> 00:10:17,717 >> Johnny: Can we just drop it? 221 00:10:17,783 --> 00:10:22,021 I mean, it's not gonna change anything, right? 222 00:10:22,088 --> 00:10:24,757 >> Billy: I will tell you this as many times as I need to tell 223 00:10:24,824 --> 00:10:27,460 you -- nothing is going to change. 224 00:10:27,526 --> 00:10:29,562 I promise you. 225 00:10:29,628 --> 00:10:32,031 And you also need to know that no one is gonna force you into 226 00:10:32,098 --> 00:10:33,032 anything, okay? 227 00:10:33,099 --> 00:10:35,067 >> Johnny: Do you really mean it? 228 00:10:35,134 --> 00:10:36,635 >> Billy: I do. 229 00:10:36,702 --> 00:10:40,039 >> Johnny: I don't want to keep talking about this all the time. 230 00:10:40,106 --> 00:10:42,008 You said it was my choice. 231 00:10:42,074 --> 00:10:43,843 >> Billy: Absolutely. 232 00:10:43,909 --> 00:10:46,512 >> Johnny: Then I've made my decision. 233 00:10:46,579 --> 00:10:49,015 So, it's done now, right? 234 00:10:49,081 --> 00:10:50,583 >> Billy: That's right. 235 00:10:50,649 --> 00:10:51,884 It's done. 236 00:10:51,951 --> 00:10:54,086 It's your call. 237 00:11:02,395 --> 00:11:03,596 >> Johnny: Okay, great. 238 00:11:03,662 --> 00:11:06,799 So, it's my choice, and I decide that I never want to talk about 239 00:11:06,866 --> 00:11:07,566 it again. 240 00:11:07,633 --> 00:11:09,602 >> Billy: Hey, where are you going? 241 00:11:09,668 --> 00:11:11,070 >> Johnny: School, Dad. 242 00:11:11,137 --> 00:11:12,772 Remember school? 243 00:11:12,838 --> 00:11:14,373 >> Billy: Yeah, I remember school. 244 00:11:14,440 --> 00:11:15,608 I'll give you a ride. 245 00:11:15,674 --> 00:11:18,511 >> Johnny: No, we're actually meaning at Chancellor Park to do 246 00:11:18,577 --> 00:11:19,912 some sort of nature thing. 247 00:11:19,979 --> 00:11:20,546 >> Billy: Okay, cool. 248 00:11:20,613 --> 00:11:21,414 Well, I'll walk with you. 249 00:11:21,480 --> 00:11:23,149 >> Johnny: Uh, no, we can skip that, too. 250 00:11:23,215 --> 00:11:24,350 >> Billy: What's going on here? 251 00:11:24,417 --> 00:11:25,651 You gonna be embarrassed of me when I call out and yell out, 252 00:11:25,718 --> 00:11:27,987 "Johnny, I love you, buddy, have a good day," in front of all 253 00:11:28,054 --> 00:11:28,821 your friends? 254 00:11:28,888 --> 00:11:29,955 >> Johnny: Don't even think about it. 255 00:11:30,022 --> 00:11:31,457 >> Billy: How are they gonna know if I don't announce it 256 00:11:31,524 --> 00:11:32,291 to everybody? 257 00:11:32,358 --> 00:11:34,794 >> Johnny: I'd rather they didn't, Dad. 258 00:11:34,860 --> 00:11:38,197 >> Billy: Hey. Hey. 259 00:11:38,264 --> 00:11:39,532 I love you. 260 00:11:39,598 --> 00:11:41,801 >> Johnny: [ Chuckles ] 261 00:11:55,648 --> 00:11:56,916 >> Allie: Look how many people 262 00:11:56,982 --> 00:11:58,517 showed up for your big opening night. 263 00:11:58,584 --> 00:12:00,052 It was a great turnout. 264 00:12:00,119 --> 00:12:02,521 >> Noah: Yeah, I was surprised how many people showed up. 265 00:12:02,588 --> 00:12:05,257 >> Allie: Yeah, everybody was hanging out, enjoying 266 00:12:05,324 --> 00:12:08,894 themselves, enjoying the music, the drinks. 267 00:12:08,961 --> 00:12:12,731 I got to say, even in L.A., I've never experienced anything quite 268 00:12:12,798 --> 00:12:13,232 like it. 269 00:12:13,299 --> 00:12:14,333 >> Noah: Oh, yeah? 270 00:12:14,400 --> 00:12:17,403 I bet you did a lot of clubbing out in Hollywood, huh? 271 00:12:17,470 --> 00:12:18,804 >> Allie: Okay. Okay. 272 00:12:18,871 --> 00:12:20,806 Don't judge a book by its cover. 273 00:12:20,873 --> 00:12:23,209 I took the occasional study break. 274 00:12:23,275 --> 00:12:24,276 >> Noah: Mm. 275 00:12:24,343 --> 00:12:26,045 >> Allie: And in my opinion, this place can rival any 276 00:12:26,112 --> 00:12:28,914 nightclub anywhere. 277 00:12:28,981 --> 00:12:33,652 And I'm sure that, uh, the people who came from far and 278 00:12:33,719 --> 00:12:38,691 wide to check it out would also agree. 279 00:12:38,757 --> 00:12:40,893 >> Noah: Far and wide, huh? 280 00:12:40,960 --> 00:12:52,271 You, uh -- You're referring to Audra? 281 00:12:52,338 --> 00:12:53,939 >> Adam: Hi, Sharon. 282 00:12:54,006 --> 00:12:55,374 >> Sharon: Hey. 283 00:12:55,441 --> 00:12:57,409 Um, you want your usual? 284 00:12:57,476 --> 00:13:01,213 >> Adam: [ Chuckles ] You know what I like. 285 00:13:01,280 --> 00:13:05,985 >> Sharon: Got it. 286 00:13:06,051 --> 00:13:10,556 So, how are things going? 287 00:13:10,623 --> 00:13:14,093 >> Adam: [ Sighs ] Mnh. 288 00:13:14,160 --> 00:13:17,730 >> Sharon: Ah? [ Chuckles ] How are you getting along with 289 00:13:17,796 --> 00:13:20,533 Sally these days? 290 00:13:20,599 --> 00:13:23,502 >> Adam: Uh, nothing has changed since the last time we spoke 291 00:13:23,569 --> 00:13:25,004 about it. 292 00:13:25,070 --> 00:13:27,773 Looks like things are over between us. 293 00:13:27,840 --> 00:13:29,542 >> Sharon: Yeah? 294 00:13:29,608 --> 00:13:31,944 Well, I'm sorry to hear that. 295 00:13:32,011 --> 00:13:34,180 I thought you two had some potential. 296 00:13:34,246 --> 00:13:37,750 It seemed like you had a strong connection. 297 00:13:37,816 --> 00:13:42,655 >> Adam: Well, I thought so, too, but, um...I guess not. 298 00:13:42,721 --> 00:13:44,557 >> Sharon: Mm. 299 00:13:44,623 --> 00:13:48,694 Hey, by the way, um, I had an interesting conversation with 300 00:13:48,761 --> 00:13:50,129 Chelsea last night. 301 00:13:50,196 --> 00:13:53,999 And I don't want to alarm you or anything, but she got me kind of 302 00:13:54,066 --> 00:13:54,867 worried. 303 00:13:54,934 --> 00:13:58,938 Our conversation was rather disturbing. 304 00:14:14,086 --> 00:14:17,022 >> Johnny: I should have just waited at Crimson Lights. 305 00:14:29,034 --> 00:14:31,203 >> Johnny: I should have just waited at Crimson Lights. 306 00:14:31,270 --> 00:14:35,307 >> Chelsea: Hi, Johnny. 307 00:14:35,374 --> 00:14:37,710 I didn't expect to run into you here. 308 00:14:48,320 --> 00:14:51,724 >> Chelsea: I'm actually really glad I ran into you because I 309 00:14:51,790 --> 00:14:57,997 want -- Um...I -- 310 00:14:58,063 --> 00:15:00,699 I wanted to thank you for all that time you spent with Connor 311 00:15:00,766 --> 00:15:02,001 at the pool the other day. 312 00:15:02,067 --> 00:15:05,004 He had so much fun with you. 313 00:15:05,070 --> 00:15:07,339 And he -- he really enjoys any time he gets to spend with his 314 00:15:07,406 --> 00:15:12,811 older...cousin. 315 00:15:12,878 --> 00:15:16,448 He looks up to you, and I really appreciate how sweet and patient 316 00:15:16,515 --> 00:15:17,316 you are with him. 317 00:15:17,383 --> 00:15:20,052 >> Johnny: You can stop, okay? 318 00:15:20,119 --> 00:15:23,422 I know the truth about him and you, and it's not going to 319 00:15:23,489 --> 00:15:27,026 change anything because you are not my mom. 320 00:15:31,030 --> 00:15:34,433 >> Nikki: I can't believe Tucker would have access to the 321 00:15:34,500 --> 00:15:36,001 Chancellor-Winters board. 322 00:15:36,068 --> 00:15:38,270 Hasn't he been selling off his assets? 323 00:15:38,337 --> 00:15:40,539 >> Victoria: That whole thing was a crock. 324 00:15:40,606 --> 00:15:42,775 The only thing that he was willing to part with was that 325 00:15:42,841 --> 00:15:44,777 Bentley that he tried to give to Summer and Kyle. 326 00:15:44,843 --> 00:15:46,779 >> Nikki: Ugh, thank God they didn't accept it. 327 00:15:46,845 --> 00:15:50,082 That gift would have come with a lot of strings attached. 328 00:15:50,149 --> 00:15:52,885 >> Victoria: Do you think that he bought Chancellor board 329 00:15:52,951 --> 00:15:54,653 members gifts to get information? 330 00:15:54,720 --> 00:15:57,423 >> Nikki: I wouldn't put it past him. 331 00:15:57,489 --> 00:16:00,392 Hey, listen, if you can have a mole at Chancellor-Winters, 332 00:16:00,459 --> 00:16:01,527 so can he. 333 00:16:01,593 --> 00:16:03,996 >> Victoria: Yes, it's possible, but in my opinion, it's 334 00:16:04,063 --> 00:16:05,464 unlikely. 335 00:16:05,531 --> 00:16:09,635 There is a chance, however, that Devon made an offhand comment to 336 00:16:09,702 --> 00:16:10,669 his father. 337 00:16:10,736 --> 00:16:12,538 >> Nikki: Oh, I don't think he would do that. 338 00:16:12,604 --> 00:16:16,041 I mean, it's not like Tucker is his business adviser. 339 00:16:16,108 --> 00:16:17,843 There would be no reason for Devon to bring it up. 340 00:16:17,910 --> 00:16:19,078 >> Victoria: That's true. 341 00:16:19,144 --> 00:16:22,181 And as far as I know, they've barely been in contact the past 342 00:16:22,247 --> 00:16:23,382 couple of years. 343 00:16:23,449 --> 00:16:25,517 And besides that, Devon has been in the corporate world long 344 00:16:25,584 --> 00:16:27,820 enough to know that you keep something like that under wraps, 345 00:16:27,886 --> 00:16:29,988 especially with someone like Tucker. 346 00:16:30,055 --> 00:16:32,358 He knows exactly the kind of person his father is. 347 00:16:32,424 --> 00:16:33,625 >> Nikki: Mm-hmm. 348 00:16:33,692 --> 00:16:37,129 A dedicated corporate raider, like you. 349 00:16:37,196 --> 00:16:39,231 >> Victoria: Now, don't tell me that you share the same 350 00:16:39,298 --> 00:16:42,134 disapproving attitude as Nicholas does because I want to 351 00:16:42,201 --> 00:16:43,669 acquire Chancellor-Winters. 352 00:16:43,736 --> 00:16:45,537 >> Nikki: Not at all. 353 00:16:45,604 --> 00:16:48,874 I am simply saying you cannot underestimate Tucker. 354 00:16:48,941 --> 00:16:51,510 >> Victoria: Believe me, I'm not. 355 00:16:51,577 --> 00:16:54,646 Regardless of how Tucker found out, it would be foolish to 356 00:16:54,713 --> 00:16:56,749 think that he doesn't know something about the impending 357 00:16:56,815 --> 00:16:57,950 IPO. 358 00:16:58,016 --> 00:17:01,987 >> Nikki: Yeah, well, if he does, you can be sure that he is 359 00:17:02,054 --> 00:17:04,857 going to make a move to try to take control of the company. 360 00:17:04,923 --> 00:17:10,195 So I would advise that you keep your guard up and your eyes 361 00:17:10,262 --> 00:17:11,263 open. 362 00:17:16,902 --> 00:17:19,772 >> Noah: I hope Audra's sudden appearance hasn't upset you at 363 00:17:19,838 --> 00:17:21,006 all. 364 00:17:21,073 --> 00:17:23,142 I promise I didn't invite her here, and I no way expected her 365 00:17:23,208 --> 00:17:24,243 to just show up. 366 00:17:24,309 --> 00:17:26,812 Last time we spoke, I was still living in London. 367 00:17:26,879 --> 00:17:29,114 There's been no communication since. 368 00:17:29,181 --> 00:17:34,420 >> Allie: I know it's over between you guys, whether she's 369 00:17:34,486 --> 00:17:39,024 4,000 miles away or just 4. 370 00:17:39,091 --> 00:17:42,694 >> Noah: So, you're -- you're not concerned? 371 00:17:42,761 --> 00:17:44,296 >> Allie: Not a bit. 372 00:17:44,363 --> 00:17:47,466 In fact, I -- I haven't given it another thought since last 373 00:17:47,533 --> 00:17:49,301 night. 374 00:17:49,368 --> 00:17:52,471 >> Noah: Well, good -- 'cause like I said, she's absolutely 375 00:17:52,538 --> 00:17:54,373 no threat to us. 376 00:17:56,408 --> 00:17:58,377 >> Abby: Don't start with what? 377 00:17:58,444 --> 00:18:01,647 >> Chance: Do not read into the order in which I say things, 378 00:18:01,713 --> 00:18:02,948 okay? 379 00:18:03,015 --> 00:18:05,684 Work, family. Family, work. 380 00:18:05,751 --> 00:18:08,287 You should know now that family is more important to me. 381 00:18:08,353 --> 00:18:11,523 >> Abby: Well, it hasn't really felt that way recently. 382 00:18:11,590 --> 00:18:14,526 >> Chance: Abby, it is because I care so much about this family 383 00:18:14,593 --> 00:18:18,597 that I am just suggesting that you take a second and consider 384 00:18:18,664 --> 00:18:21,733 whether all this stuff about Tucker is based on personal 385 00:18:21,800 --> 00:18:25,571 alliances or rivalries -- or if you actually have our family's 386 00:18:25,637 --> 00:18:27,473 best interests at heart. 387 00:18:27,539 --> 00:18:30,275 Okay? Think about it. 388 00:18:30,342 --> 00:18:31,577 I got to go to this meeting. 389 00:18:31,643 --> 00:18:32,744 I'm gonna be late. 390 00:18:32,811 --> 00:18:35,080 >> Abby: I thought you said your meeting wasn't for another 391 00:18:35,147 --> 00:18:35,881 couple of hours. 392 00:18:35,948 --> 00:18:37,449 >> Chance: I guess I misspoke. 393 00:18:37,516 --> 00:18:39,618 I don't know. 394 00:18:39,685 --> 00:18:43,489 I got to go now. 395 00:18:45,491 --> 00:18:46,258 Bye. 396 00:18:46,325 --> 00:18:47,292 >> Abby: Bye. 397 00:18:47,359 --> 00:18:48,927 >> Chance: [ Smooches ] >> Abby: [ Sighs heavily ] 398 00:18:55,734 --> 00:19:01,440 >> Adam: You found Chelsea's demeanor disturbing in what way? 399 00:19:01,507 --> 00:19:06,411 >> Sharon: Well, I don't want to break her confidence, but I did 400 00:19:06,478 --> 00:19:10,382 tell her that I think she should get back into therapy. 401 00:19:10,449 --> 00:19:13,185 Whatever Chelsea's juggling emotionally right now, it just 402 00:19:13,252 --> 00:19:15,454 seems like it's a little bit too much for her to handle on her 403 00:19:15,521 --> 00:19:16,421 own. 404 00:19:16,488 --> 00:19:18,757 >> Adam: [ Sighs ] And how did that suggestion 405 00:19:18,824 --> 00:19:19,758 go over? 406 00:19:19,825 --> 00:19:21,493 >> Sharon: Not so well. 407 00:19:21,560 --> 00:19:22,661 >> Adam: Mm-hmm. 408 00:19:22,728 --> 00:19:25,297 >> Sharon: But, you know, you two share a bond because of 409 00:19:25,364 --> 00:19:26,098 Connor. 410 00:19:26,164 --> 00:19:29,034 She might be more open to you. 411 00:19:29,101 --> 00:19:32,738 I think maybe she would be more open to the suggestion of 412 00:19:32,804 --> 00:19:35,707 therapy if it were coming from Connor's father instead of me. 413 00:19:35,774 --> 00:19:37,676 >> Adam: Well, unfortunately, not so much. 414 00:19:37,743 --> 00:19:39,011 I already tried. 415 00:19:39,077 --> 00:19:43,715 It's like the more that I try to address things with her, the 416 00:19:43,782 --> 00:19:45,517 more she pushes me away. 417 00:19:45,584 --> 00:19:49,121 Last time we talked, we got into it because she decided to tell 418 00:19:49,187 --> 00:19:51,423 Connor that Johnny was his brother without me being 419 00:19:51,490 --> 00:19:52,624 present. 420 00:19:52,691 --> 00:19:55,160 Even though we agreed to do it together, she just decided to 421 00:19:55,227 --> 00:19:56,562 push ahead on her own. 422 00:19:56,628 --> 00:20:00,065 It's like she's in this space where she just rejects anything 423 00:20:00,132 --> 00:20:02,134 that she doesn't agree with. 424 00:20:02,200 --> 00:20:05,170 And I've just been noticing this downward spiral of hers for a 425 00:20:05,237 --> 00:20:06,271 while now. 426 00:20:06,338 --> 00:20:08,140 >> Nikki: Yeah. So have I. 427 00:20:08,206 --> 00:20:09,808 >> Adam: Yeah. 428 00:20:09,875 --> 00:20:13,445 And I'm afraid that I am responsible for her initial 429 00:20:13,512 --> 00:20:15,747 breakdown that she has yet to recover from. 430 00:20:15,814 --> 00:20:17,182 That's why I want to help her. 431 00:20:17,249 --> 00:20:19,017 I want to help her for her sake and for Connor's sake. 432 00:20:19,084 --> 00:20:21,987 >> Sharon: You can't put all the blame on yourself for what's 433 00:20:22,054 --> 00:20:23,622 happening. 434 00:20:23,689 --> 00:20:25,090 >> Adam: I just -- I don't understand. 435 00:20:25,157 --> 00:20:26,825 I feel like I'm missing something, like I don't have all 436 00:20:26,892 --> 00:20:28,026 the pieces. 437 00:20:28,093 --> 00:20:30,162 I don't understand how all of this has led her to have some 438 00:20:30,228 --> 00:20:33,031 new fixation on Johnny. 439 00:20:41,039 --> 00:20:43,241 >> "The Young and the Restless" will continue. 440 00:21:01,593 --> 00:21:04,663 >> Chelsea: Johnny, of course not. 441 00:21:04,730 --> 00:21:07,633 I'm not your mother. 442 00:21:07,699 --> 00:21:10,969 Victoria is your mom, and I would never try to force 443 00:21:11,036 --> 00:21:13,372 anything on you. 444 00:21:13,438 --> 00:21:17,109 >> Johnny: Good. 445 00:21:17,175 --> 00:21:18,944 >> Chelsea: I just... 446 00:21:19,011 --> 00:21:22,247 You know, um, I just thought since we were already in each 447 00:21:22,314 --> 00:21:25,617 other's lives, I didn't want you to find out from somebody else 448 00:21:25,684 --> 00:21:28,620 and end up resenting us for keeping this secret from you. 449 00:21:28,687 --> 00:21:32,891 I didn't want you to wonder about me. 450 00:21:32,958 --> 00:21:35,360 >> Johnny: So, it was you. 451 00:21:35,427 --> 00:21:38,497 You are why my parents decided to force this on me now? 452 00:21:38,563 --> 00:21:39,598 >> Chelsea: No. 453 00:21:39,665 --> 00:21:41,867 I mean, it was -- it was something we decided together. 454 00:21:41,933 --> 00:21:44,069 >> Johnny: But it was your idea in the first place. 455 00:21:44,136 --> 00:21:48,473 You are why my world feels like it was just flipped upside down. 456 00:21:48,540 --> 00:21:49,675 >> Chelsea: Johnny, I'm sorry. 457 00:21:49,741 --> 00:21:50,976 That was not my intention. 458 00:21:51,043 --> 00:21:52,144 That was not my intention. 459 00:21:52,210 --> 00:21:54,813 I just -- I wanted you to know that your birth mother cared 460 00:21:54,880 --> 00:21:55,580 about you. 461 00:21:55,647 --> 00:22:01,420 I always have, and I always will. 462 00:22:01,486 --> 00:22:03,522 [ Sighs ] And, you know, I mean, this 463 00:22:03,588 --> 00:22:04,656 wasn't just about me. 464 00:22:04,723 --> 00:22:06,825 I thought -- I thought you and Connor could have a deeper 465 00:22:06,892 --> 00:22:07,826 connection as brothers. 466 00:22:07,893 --> 00:22:11,329 >> Johnny: We're cousins, okay?! 467 00:22:11,396 --> 00:22:15,667 And we know each other plenty. 468 00:22:15,734 --> 00:22:17,402 What about Connor? 469 00:22:17,469 --> 00:22:19,805 Does he know the truth now, too? 470 00:22:24,976 --> 00:22:26,712 >> Sharon: Adam. 471 00:22:26,778 --> 00:22:27,913 >> Adam: Hmm? 472 00:22:27,979 --> 00:22:32,718 >> Sharon: Please don't repeat this to anyone, but after 473 00:22:32,784 --> 00:22:38,423 talking with Chelsea, I get the feeling that she's adrift. 474 00:22:38,490 --> 00:22:40,759 She's looking for answers anywhere she can find them. 475 00:22:40,826 --> 00:22:43,195 She's looking for someone or something just to make her feel 476 00:22:43,261 --> 00:22:44,329 whole. 477 00:22:44,396 --> 00:22:49,901 >> Adam: Well, based on what I've seen, that rings true. 478 00:22:49,968 --> 00:22:54,906 >> Sharon: I imagine that Connor has been a focal point for her. 479 00:22:54,973 --> 00:22:59,678 Ever since he was born, he helps her feel grounded. 480 00:22:59,745 --> 00:23:03,281 But people and things outside of ourselves can only help us for 481 00:23:03,348 --> 00:23:06,284 so long if we don't fix what's going on inside. 482 00:23:06,351 --> 00:23:12,157 And the more and more that Chelsea gets goes adrift, she 483 00:23:12,224 --> 00:23:14,860 looks around for someone to make her feel anchored. 484 00:23:14,926 --> 00:23:18,196 And right now, that anchor is Johnny, and she's clinging to 485 00:23:18,263 --> 00:23:19,297 that desperately. 486 00:23:19,364 --> 00:23:21,299 >> Adam: Yeah, but, Sharon, that's not fair to Johnny. 487 00:23:21,366 --> 00:23:22,701 >> Sharon: No, it is not. 488 00:23:22,768 --> 00:23:26,605 >> Adam: And it's just as unfair for her to use Connor to draw 489 00:23:26,671 --> 00:23:27,773 Johnny in closer. 490 00:23:27,839 --> 00:23:30,408 >> Sharon: Well, I don't think that Chelsea's intentionally 491 00:23:30,475 --> 00:23:33,678 being malicious or trying to be harmful. 492 00:23:33,745 --> 00:23:36,148 I think she just doesn't really know what she's doing. 493 00:23:36,214 --> 00:23:39,618 She's trying to stay emotionally afloat. 494 00:23:39,684 --> 00:23:43,121 >> Adam: Well, then I guess I can't hold her fully responsible 495 00:23:43,188 --> 00:23:46,658 if she doesn't even comprehend what she's doing is wrong. 496 00:23:46,725 --> 00:23:49,594 But as much as I'm concerned about her, my primary focus has 497 00:23:49,661 --> 00:23:55,667 to be shielding my son because I refuse to let this hurt Connor. 498 00:23:55,734 --> 00:23:57,903 >> Chelsea: Yes. 499 00:23:57,969 --> 00:24:00,172 Connor knows who you are. 500 00:24:00,238 --> 00:24:04,109 I told him shortly after Billy and Victoria told you about me. 501 00:24:04,176 --> 00:24:04,910 >> Johnny: Mm. 502 00:24:04,976 --> 00:24:08,814 And how'd he take it? 503 00:24:08,880 --> 00:24:11,316 That well? Huh! 504 00:24:11,383 --> 00:24:13,051 Guess that just proves my point. 505 00:24:13,118 --> 00:24:16,721 Having this conversation was a bad idea all around. 506 00:24:16,788 --> 00:24:20,792 Neither Connor nor I want anything to change. 507 00:24:20,859 --> 00:24:24,429 So, why don't we just pretend that we never had this 508 00:24:24,496 --> 00:24:27,866 conversation and bring things back to the way they're supposed 509 00:24:27,933 --> 00:24:29,034 to be? 510 00:24:29,100 --> 00:24:35,273 [ Cellphone pings ] Sorry. I got to go. 511 00:24:35,340 --> 00:24:38,043 I'm in the wrong place. 512 00:24:38,109 --> 00:24:40,278 [ Sighs ] 513 00:24:50,689 --> 00:24:52,657 >> Devon: Abby. >> Abby: Hey. 514 00:24:52,724 --> 00:24:53,458 >> Devon: Hey. 515 00:24:53,525 --> 00:24:54,526 Is everything alright with you? 516 00:24:54,593 --> 00:24:55,493 >> Abby: Yes, of course. 517 00:24:55,560 --> 00:24:56,528 >> Devon: Yeah? 518 00:24:56,595 --> 00:24:58,430 >> Abby: How did things go with Tucker last night? 519 00:24:58,496 --> 00:25:00,065 Did he take my hint and just leave town? 520 00:25:00,131 --> 00:25:01,499 >> Devon: Oh, that was a hint? 521 00:25:01,566 --> 00:25:04,502 [ Both laugh ] >> Abby: I guess I didn't really 522 00:25:04,569 --> 00:25:07,706 hide my feelings that I truly detest the man. 523 00:25:07,772 --> 00:25:09,808 >> Devon: Mm, you were far from subtle. 524 00:25:09,875 --> 00:25:11,309 >> Adam: Mm-hmm. I'm sorry. 525 00:25:11,376 --> 00:25:12,444 I didn't mean to offend you. 526 00:25:12,510 --> 00:25:17,382 I know he is your biological father, and that makes him 527 00:25:17,449 --> 00:25:20,185 technically Dominic's grandfather. 528 00:25:20,252 --> 00:25:21,253 Ugh. 529 00:25:21,319 --> 00:25:22,420 >> Devon: Why don't you tell us how you really feel? 530 00:25:22,487 --> 00:25:24,356 [ Both laugh ] I'd hate to see your full-out 531 00:25:24,422 --> 00:25:25,657 warnings and threats to people. 532 00:25:25,724 --> 00:25:28,994 >> Abby: So, when I walked away, was he shaking with fear? 533 00:25:29,060 --> 00:25:30,495 >> Devon: No. Not at all. 534 00:25:30,562 --> 00:25:31,529 Not at all. 535 00:25:31,596 --> 00:25:33,131 The rest of our dinner actually went really well. 536 00:25:33,198 --> 00:25:36,501 We just talked a lot, talked about family, talked about him 537 00:25:36,568 --> 00:25:38,670 coming to town to reconnect with people. 538 00:25:38,737 --> 00:25:39,638 >> Abby: Hmm. 539 00:25:39,704 --> 00:25:41,339 >> Devon: Least that's what he says he's doing. 540 00:25:41,406 --> 00:25:43,508 I don't know what to make of him showing up like this. 541 00:25:43,575 --> 00:25:44,309 It's so random. 542 00:25:44,376 --> 00:25:45,543 It's kind of thrown me for a loop. 543 00:25:45,610 --> 00:25:47,545 >> Abby: Yeah, it was a shock to everyone. 544 00:25:47,612 --> 00:25:51,082 >> Devon: And from what he said, he's planning on sticking around 545 00:25:51,149 --> 00:25:52,884 for a while and putting down roots. 546 00:25:52,951 --> 00:25:56,454 >> Abby: And how do you really feel about that? 547 00:25:56,521 --> 00:25:58,823 >> Devon: Mnh. 548 00:26:05,297 --> 00:26:08,800 [ Knock on door ] >> Billy: Got a minute? 549 00:26:08,867 --> 00:26:14,673 >> Victoria: Sure. Come on in. 550 00:26:14,739 --> 00:26:19,311 >> Billy: I wanted to fill you in on my morning with Johnny. 551 00:26:19,377 --> 00:26:22,814 I feel like we're making some progress. 552 00:26:22,881 --> 00:26:23,915 >> Victoria: How so? 553 00:26:23,982 --> 00:26:26,851 >> Billy: Well, his sarcasm is back and in full effect. 554 00:26:26,918 --> 00:26:28,453 That's for sure. 555 00:26:28,520 --> 00:26:30,088 >> Victoria: That's a good sign. 556 00:26:30,155 --> 00:26:31,523 >> Billy: Yeah, it is. 557 00:26:31,589 --> 00:26:34,225 He was critiquing the similarities in our parenting 558 00:26:34,292 --> 00:26:35,293 skills. 559 00:26:35,360 --> 00:26:38,129 I guess we're both using food as a coping mechanism. 560 00:26:38,196 --> 00:26:41,232 I was questioning why he wasn't finishing his muffin, and he 561 00:26:41,299 --> 00:26:44,002 informed me that you already force-fed him a massive 562 00:26:44,069 --> 00:26:45,170 breakfast this morning. 563 00:26:45,236 --> 00:26:46,604 >> Victoria: Oops. 564 00:26:46,671 --> 00:26:47,706 Sorry about that. 565 00:26:47,772 --> 00:26:49,607 I forgot that you were meeting him at the coffeehouse. 566 00:26:49,674 --> 00:26:52,010 >> Billy: It's all good. 567 00:26:52,077 --> 00:26:56,781 He feels less confused and less angry. 568 00:26:56,848 --> 00:27:01,152 And I'm hoping that this is him coming to terms with the news. 569 00:27:01,219 --> 00:27:03,421 >> Victoria: I'm really relieved to hear that. 570 00:27:03,488 --> 00:27:05,323 >> Billy: But don't get me wrong. 571 00:27:05,390 --> 00:27:10,362 He definitely does not want anything to change. 572 00:27:10,428 --> 00:27:14,799 And I made him a promise that nothing would. 573 00:27:14,866 --> 00:27:16,835 >> Victoria: Absolutely. 574 00:27:16,901 --> 00:27:19,537 And I told him the same thing. 575 00:27:19,604 --> 00:27:22,741 I do, however, have one concern. 576 00:27:22,807 --> 00:27:25,777 How is Chelsea gonna react when she finds out that this little 577 00:27:25,844 --> 00:27:40,725 scenario of hers isn't going her way? 578 00:27:40,792 --> 00:27:55,673 scenario of hers isn't going her way? 579 00:27:55,740 --> 00:27:59,778 scenario of hers isn't going her way? 580 00:27:59,844 --> 00:28:02,447 >> Chance: Look how happy and simple things are for these 581 00:28:02,514 --> 00:28:05,083 kids. 582 00:28:05,150 --> 00:28:11,956 They're just playing, enjoying the day, having fun. 583 00:28:12,023 --> 00:28:15,860 Oh, the carefree lifestyle of youth. 584 00:28:15,927 --> 00:28:17,162 Mm. 585 00:28:17,228 --> 00:28:21,900 It's hard not to miss those days sometimes. 586 00:28:21,966 --> 00:28:25,070 >> Chelsea: It's us adults who inevitably yank all that 587 00:28:25,136 --> 00:28:30,742 innocence and free spirit away. 588 00:28:30,809 --> 00:28:37,782 >> Chance: Hey, is something wrong? 589 00:28:37,849 --> 00:28:43,288 >> Chelsea: The world is a cruel and unforgiving place. 590 00:28:43,354 --> 00:28:48,426 What's the point in trying to make it any less horrible? 591 00:28:48,493 --> 00:28:57,335 Why bother trying to make things better? 592 00:28:57,402 --> 00:29:00,038 >> Chance: Hey, I was gonna hit Crimson Lights and have a 593 00:29:00,105 --> 00:29:02,006 coffee. 594 00:29:02,073 --> 00:29:16,955 I know I could sure use the company, if you want to join me. 595 00:29:17,021 --> 00:29:19,023 I know I could sure use the company, if you want to join me. 596 00:29:19,090 --> 00:29:22,494 >> Nikki: [ Clears throat ] Sorry to interrupt you two. 597 00:29:22,560 --> 00:29:23,294 >> Noah: Hey. 598 00:29:23,361 --> 00:29:24,362 It's always good to see you, Grandma. 599 00:29:24,429 --> 00:29:25,363 >> Allie: Hi, Mrs. Newman. 600 00:29:25,430 --> 00:29:28,166 >> Nikki: Noah, this is beautiful. 601 00:29:28,233 --> 00:29:29,734 What a fabulous job you've done. 602 00:29:29,801 --> 00:29:30,468 >> Noah: Thank you. 603 00:29:30,535 --> 00:29:31,269 >> Nikki: Mm. 604 00:29:31,336 --> 00:29:32,470 >> Noah: Well, I'm glad you like it. 605 00:29:32,537 --> 00:29:35,006 Anytime you want to come, VIP section with your name on it, 606 00:29:35,073 --> 00:29:37,308 overflowing with sparkling cider on the house. 607 00:29:37,375 --> 00:29:40,111 >> Nikki: Well, now, darling, I must tell you that if you keep 608 00:29:40,178 --> 00:29:42,313 comping everybody, you're not gonna make a profit. 609 00:29:42,380 --> 00:29:44,315 >> Noah: I am quite aware of that now. 610 00:29:44,382 --> 00:29:47,051 And judging by last night's numbers, your warning is pretty 611 00:29:47,118 --> 00:29:47,886 justified. 612 00:29:47,952 --> 00:29:49,220 >> Nikki: Oh, don't worry about that. 613 00:29:49,287 --> 00:29:50,455 That was just the first night. 614 00:29:50,522 --> 00:29:53,091 All businesses need a little time to become successful. 615 00:29:53,158 --> 00:29:54,692 >> Allie: That's what I keep telling him. 616 00:29:54,759 --> 00:29:56,161 This place gonna blow up, Noah. 617 00:29:56,227 --> 00:29:59,030 >> Noah: Well, thank you for the encouragement. 618 00:29:59,097 --> 00:30:01,933 >> Nikki: Um, I have something I'd like to discuss with you if 619 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:02,767 you have a moment. 620 00:30:02,834 --> 00:30:03,902 >> Noah: Oh, yeah? What's that? 621 00:30:03,968 --> 00:30:07,872 >> Nikki: It has to do with your time in London. 622 00:30:07,939 --> 00:30:08,840 >> Allie: You know what? 623 00:30:08,907 --> 00:30:11,242 I should get going, or else I'm gonna be late. 624 00:30:11,309 --> 00:30:13,478 It was lovely to see you again, Mrs. Newman. 625 00:30:13,545 --> 00:30:14,612 >> Nikki: You too. 626 00:30:14,679 --> 00:30:15,413 >> Noah: Bye, babe. 627 00:30:15,480 --> 00:30:17,415 >> Allie: Bye. 628 00:30:17,482 --> 00:30:20,251 >> Noah: [ Sighs ] >> Nikki: Allie's lovely. 629 00:30:20,318 --> 00:30:22,420 It's nice to see the two of you getting so close. 630 00:30:22,487 --> 00:30:24,923 >> Noah: Yeah, she's pretty great. 631 00:30:24,989 --> 00:30:28,560 Please. 632 00:30:28,626 --> 00:30:30,395 So, what did you want to know about London? 633 00:30:30,461 --> 00:30:36,601 >> Nikki: Well, um, I was wondering if you came across any 634 00:30:36,668 --> 00:30:38,937 artist funds while you were there. 635 00:30:39,003 --> 00:30:41,339 >> Noah: I reached out to a couple, but I had really limited 636 00:30:41,406 --> 00:30:42,440 experience. 637 00:30:42,507 --> 00:30:44,242 >> Nikki: Have you ever heard of a company called 638 00:30:44,309 --> 00:30:46,177 Private Image Limited? 639 00:30:46,244 --> 00:30:48,179 >> Noah: No, that name doesn't ring a bell. 640 00:30:48,246 --> 00:30:50,682 >> Nikki: Well, actually, the fund is called 641 00:30:50,748 --> 00:30:54,919 Wild Beauty, Incorporated. 642 00:30:54,986 --> 00:30:56,521 >> Noah: Why do you ask? 643 00:30:56,588 --> 00:31:00,258 >> Nikki: It's related to some questions I have about Diane's 644 00:31:00,325 --> 00:31:02,760 time in Los Angeles. 645 00:31:08,166 --> 00:31:10,268 >> Noah: Okay, this is all sounding a little odd to me. 646 00:31:10,335 --> 00:31:12,437 Why would Diane have anything to do with the art fund? 647 00:31:12,503 --> 00:31:15,039 She was supposedly living this quiet life in L.A. 648 00:31:15,106 --> 00:31:17,308 Wild Beauty -- they were throwing a lot of money around. 649 00:31:17,375 --> 00:31:18,876 >> Nikki: Oh, so, you have heard of it? 650 00:31:18,943 --> 00:31:21,412 >> Noah: Yeah, I knew someone who worked there. 651 00:31:21,479 --> 00:31:23,681 >> Nikki: Really? 652 00:31:23,748 --> 00:31:27,018 Was this person a friend of yours? 653 00:31:27,085 --> 00:31:28,553 >> Noah: Not exactly. 654 00:31:28,620 --> 00:31:31,122 It was the, uh -- the woman I was seeing in London. 655 00:31:31,189 --> 00:31:32,523 >> Nikki: [ Gasps ] Oh. 656 00:31:32,590 --> 00:31:36,294 The one who -- >> Noah: Yeah. Yeah, that one. 657 00:31:36,361 --> 00:31:38,463 Her name's Audra Charles. 658 00:31:38,529 --> 00:31:41,799 >> Nikki: Well, can you tell me a little bit about what she did 659 00:31:41,866 --> 00:31:43,568 there, who she worked for? 660 00:31:43,635 --> 00:31:47,405 I mean, it could be very important, but I-I don't want to 661 00:31:47,472 --> 00:31:48,573 dredge up any bad memories for you. 662 00:31:48,640 --> 00:31:50,241 >> Noah: Oh, no, no, it's -- it's fine. 663 00:31:50,308 --> 00:31:52,744 Audra was actually already on my mind. 664 00:31:52,810 --> 00:31:55,680 >> Nikki: Well, I just saw how happy you and Allie are. 665 00:31:55,747 --> 00:31:58,016 So, why on earth would you be thinking of your ex? 666 00:31:58,082 --> 00:32:00,551 >> Noah: Well, because suddenly she's impossible to avoid. 667 00:32:00,618 --> 00:32:02,520 >> Nikki: What do you mean? 668 00:32:02,587 --> 00:32:05,390 >> Noah: Okay, I hadn't seen Audra since I came back from 669 00:32:05,456 --> 00:32:08,326 London, and then last night she shows up out of nowhere. 670 00:32:08,393 --> 00:32:10,695 And not only was she in Genoa City, but she was right 671 00:32:10,762 --> 00:32:12,664 here at the club. 672 00:32:12,730 --> 00:32:15,199 >> Nikki: She came all the way from London to attend your 673 00:32:15,266 --> 00:32:16,401 opening night? 674 00:32:16,467 --> 00:32:18,903 >> Noah: She said she was here for other reasons, but -- and 675 00:32:18,970 --> 00:32:21,506 she found out I opened up this place and wanted to check it 676 00:32:21,572 --> 00:32:22,707 out. 677 00:32:22,774 --> 00:32:26,444 Yeah, but now you're talking about Wild Beauty, and this all 678 00:32:26,511 --> 00:32:28,012 just seems kind of weird to me. 679 00:32:28,079 --> 00:32:29,447 >> Nikki: Yes. 680 00:32:29,514 --> 00:32:31,816 Very weird. 681 00:32:31,883 --> 00:32:34,886 And very interesting. 682 00:32:34,952 --> 00:32:39,490 >> Devon: Honestly, Abby, I don't -- I don't really know how 683 00:32:39,557 --> 00:32:42,727 I feel about Tucker coming back to town, whether it's for a 684 00:32:42,794 --> 00:32:45,263 short period of time or permanently. 685 00:32:45,330 --> 00:32:47,765 You know, there's nothing bad between us. 686 00:32:47,832 --> 00:32:49,100 There's no tension. 687 00:32:49,167 --> 00:32:52,337 If anything, there's just been more distance between us over 688 00:32:52,403 --> 00:32:54,539 the years, which is another reason why it's so surprising 689 00:32:54,605 --> 00:32:56,708 that he just showed up like this. 690 00:32:56,774 --> 00:32:59,077 >> Abby: Do you ever wish you had a closer relationship with 691 00:32:59,143 --> 00:33:00,645 him? 692 00:33:00,712 --> 00:33:04,515 >> Devon: I mean, yeah, of course I do. 693 00:33:04,582 --> 00:33:08,186 He's my biological father, so I would -- I would love to have a 694 00:33:08,252 --> 00:33:12,590 tighter bond with him, especially with Neil being gone. 695 00:33:12,657 --> 00:33:17,295 But at the same time, it's hard to always trust his intentions, 696 00:33:17,362 --> 00:33:18,663 given his past. 697 00:33:18,730 --> 00:33:21,799 And with Chancellor-Winters doing so well right now, his 698 00:33:21,866 --> 00:33:24,669 timing is a little suspicious. 699 00:33:24,736 --> 00:33:26,871 >> Abby: Do you think that's why he turned up so suddenly? 700 00:33:26,938 --> 00:33:32,076 >> Devon: I don't want to think that, but, you know, it's 701 00:33:32,143 --> 00:33:32,944 Tucker. 702 00:33:33,010 --> 00:33:35,513 And he always has another card to play. 703 00:33:35,580 --> 00:33:38,783 So I can't help but wonder what's really going on and what 704 00:33:38,850 --> 00:33:41,886 his real agenda is. 705 00:33:41,953 --> 00:33:44,689 >> Billy: I don't want to speculate on how Chelsea is 706 00:33:44,756 --> 00:33:48,726 going to react, but I will say that she seems a lot more 707 00:33:48,793 --> 00:33:51,662 fragile than I have seen her in a while. 708 00:33:51,729 --> 00:33:53,297 >> Victoria: Come on, Billy. 709 00:33:53,364 --> 00:33:55,967 We both know what Chelsea's capable of when she's in a bad 710 00:33:56,033 --> 00:33:58,836 place, and it's not our responsibility to temper that. 711 00:33:58,903 --> 00:34:02,340 The best thing that we can do is try to keep Johnny as far away 712 00:34:02,407 --> 00:34:03,508 from her as possible. 713 00:34:03,574 --> 00:34:05,910 And in the meantime, I think that's probably the safest bet 714 00:34:05,977 --> 00:34:07,578 for all of us. 715 00:34:07,645 --> 00:34:10,148 >> Billy: [ Sighs ] >> Victoria: Billy, Johnny has 716 00:34:10,214 --> 00:34:11,716 got to be our main priority right now. 717 00:34:11,783 --> 00:34:12,984 >> Billy: I understand that. 718 00:34:13,050 --> 00:34:15,353 >> Victoria: He can't deal with this kind of turmoil on his own. 719 00:34:15,420 --> 00:34:16,587 We've got to be there for him. 720 00:34:16,654 --> 00:34:20,258 >> Billy: I agree 100%. 721 00:34:20,324 --> 00:34:24,128 But I can't help but be a little worried about Chelsea. 722 00:34:24,195 --> 00:34:26,931 >> Victoria: Well, then be worried about her from afar. 723 00:34:26,998 --> 00:34:29,834 Chelsea needs to pull herself together and stop using our son 724 00:34:29,901 --> 00:34:31,903 as her crutch. 725 00:34:34,872 --> 00:34:36,040 >> Adam: Chelsea. 726 00:34:36,107 --> 00:34:39,644 Hi. 727 00:34:39,710 --> 00:34:40,878 >> Chelsea: Is Sharon here? 728 00:34:40,945 --> 00:34:45,883 >> Adam: Uh, she just stepped back in the back room. 729 00:34:45,950 --> 00:34:48,319 >> Chelsea: What's going on here? 730 00:34:48,386 --> 00:34:51,122 >> Adam: What do you mean? 731 00:34:51,189 --> 00:34:54,759 >> Chelsea: Are you and Sharon conspiring against me, 732 00:34:54,826 --> 00:34:56,494 discussing all the things that are wrong with me? 733 00:34:56,561 --> 00:34:56,961 >> Adam: What? 734 00:34:57,028 --> 00:34:58,162 No. Of course not. 735 00:34:58,229 --> 00:34:59,497 >> Chelsea: Are you all -- What, you're all working together, 736 00:34:59,564 --> 00:35:00,231 trying to fix me? 737 00:35:00,298 --> 00:35:01,332 Is that why you brought me here? 738 00:35:01,399 --> 00:35:02,266 >> Chance: No. 739 00:35:02,333 --> 00:35:03,734 >> Adam: Chelsea, calm down. 740 00:35:03,801 --> 00:35:06,437 Nobody is conspiring against you or trying to fix you. 741 00:35:06,504 --> 00:35:10,007 Um, we're just -- we're concerned about you. 742 00:35:10,074 --> 00:35:11,776 >> Chelsea: I don't need your concern. 743 00:35:11,843 --> 00:35:13,144 And I don't need your pity. 744 00:35:13,211 --> 00:35:14,679 And I don't need your judgments. 745 00:35:14,745 --> 00:35:17,982 All I am trying to do is spend some time with my other son. 746 00:35:18,049 --> 00:35:19,450 I want to be a part of his life. 747 00:35:19,517 --> 00:35:22,587 And I want him to be a part of mine! 748 00:35:22,653 --> 00:35:25,790 [ Exhaling heavily ] 749 00:35:31,095 --> 00:35:32,864 >> Next week on "The Young and the Restless"... 750 00:35:32,930 --> 00:35:34,765 >> Nate: I haven't been operating in good faith. 751 00:35:34,832 --> 00:35:36,467 >> Lily: Why would you do something like that? 752 00:35:36,534 --> 00:35:38,603 >> Devon: This is about you and me, isn't it? 753 00:35:38,669 --> 00:35:39,804 >> Chelsea: It was such a beautiful day. 754 00:35:39,871 --> 00:35:40,972 I had to -- >> Billy: You had to what? 755 00:35:41,038 --> 00:35:44,375 Camp out here and wait for your moment to ambush my son? 756 00:35:44,442 --> 00:35:46,978 >> Tucker: I've dreamt of this day for a long time. 757 00:35:47,044 --> 00:35:49,080 >> Ashley: Please spare me the compliments and the pretty 758 00:35:49,146 --> 00:35:49,780 speeches. 759 00:35:49,847 --> 00:35:51,883 Why are you really here, Tucker? 760 00:35:59,957 --> 00:36:01,893 ♪♪ 761 00:36:01,959 --> 00:36:04,896 -- Captions by VITAC -- www.vitac.com 762 00:36:04,962 --> 00:36:07,899 Captioning Provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 763 00:36:07,965 --> 00:36:10,902 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 764 00:36:10,968 --> 00:36:25,850 ♪♪ ♪♪ 765 00:36:25,917 --> 00:36:28,052 ♪♪ ♪♪ 766 00:36:28,119 --> 00:36:43,000 ♪♪ ♪♪ 767 00:36:43,067 --> 00:36:45,169 ♪♪ ♪♪ 768 00:36:45,236 --> 00:36:55,246 ♪♪ >> Join us again for 769 00:36:55,313 --> 00:36:57,815 "The Young and the Restless."