1 00:00:03,002 --> 00:00:04,838 >> Jack: Have a seat. 2 00:00:04,904 --> 00:00:09,843 >> Tucker: [ Chuckles ] That's a nice surprise, 3 00:00:09,909 --> 00:00:12,078 an opportunity to sit down with Jack Abbott. 4 00:00:12,145 --> 00:00:13,046 How could I say no? 5 00:00:13,113 --> 00:00:15,148 >> Jack: A dream for me, too. 6 00:00:15,215 --> 00:00:17,317 >> Tucker: Actually, it's kind of nice to have a one-on-one 7 00:00:17,384 --> 00:00:18,485 chat with you. 8 00:00:18,551 --> 00:00:22,122 >> Jack: Well, I'm less than thrilled, but it's a necessary 9 00:00:22,188 --> 00:00:22,789 evil. 10 00:00:22,856 --> 00:00:23,823 >> Tucker: Yeah. 11 00:00:23,890 --> 00:00:26,059 And I appreciate your candor, as always. 12 00:00:26,126 --> 00:00:28,561 I know you're not thrilled about my coming back to town and 13 00:00:28,628 --> 00:00:29,763 trying to reconnect with Ashley. 14 00:00:29,829 --> 00:00:31,865 >> Jack: No, but I am pleased with your lack of progress in 15 00:00:31,931 --> 00:00:33,032 that regard. 16 00:00:33,099 --> 00:00:34,334 >> Tucker: So you must have enjoyed her storming out just 17 00:00:34,401 --> 00:00:35,502 now. 18 00:00:35,568 --> 00:00:36,603 >> Jack: Well, I would have preferred she throw a drink in 19 00:00:36,669 --> 00:00:38,938 your face, but storming out we'll have to settle for. 20 00:00:39,005 --> 00:00:42,175 >> Tucker: Yeah, I know you're protective of her, and I 21 00:00:42,242 --> 00:00:44,177 appreciate that. 22 00:00:44,244 --> 00:00:45,178 I admire it, actually. 23 00:00:45,245 --> 00:00:47,380 It's exactly how I would feel in your situation. 24 00:00:47,447 --> 00:00:53,486 But my wanting to make amends with her is genuine 'cause, 25 00:00:53,553 --> 00:00:56,089 Jack, my relationship with her is the best thing that ever 26 00:00:56,156 --> 00:00:57,056 happened to me. 27 00:00:57,123 --> 00:00:59,159 >> Jack: Good luck with that. 28 00:00:59,225 --> 00:01:02,228 >> Tucker: Alright, what would it take to convince you that I'm 29 00:01:02,295 --> 00:01:02,862 sincere? 30 00:01:02,929 --> 00:01:04,030 >> Jack: Don't even bother. 31 00:01:04,097 --> 00:01:06,833 I don't know why you would want to convince me of anything 32 00:01:06,900 --> 00:01:07,534 anyway. 33 00:01:07,600 --> 00:01:09,002 This is between you and Ashley. 34 00:01:09,068 --> 00:01:10,770 She's made her feelings very clear. 35 00:01:10,837 --> 00:01:12,906 You need to respect that. 36 00:01:12,972 --> 00:01:13,940 >> Tucker: You know what? 37 00:01:14,007 --> 00:01:15,775 You're right. 38 00:01:15,842 --> 00:01:20,113 This is between me and her, no one else. 39 00:01:20,180 --> 00:01:23,082 But I hope you will keep an open mind in case she changes her 40 00:01:23,149 --> 00:01:25,218 mind about things. 41 00:01:25,285 --> 00:01:26,586 [ Sighing ] Okay. 42 00:01:26,653 --> 00:01:27,921 Is that all you wanted to talk about? 43 00:01:27,987 --> 00:01:28,521 >> Jack: No. 44 00:01:28,588 --> 00:01:30,557 I'm just getting started. 45 00:01:33,092 --> 00:01:47,974 ♪♪ ♪♪ 46 00:01:48,041 --> 00:01:48,408 ♪♪ ♪♪ 47 00:01:48,475 --> 00:02:03,356 ♪♪ ♪♪ 48 00:02:03,423 --> 00:02:07,894 ♪♪ ♪♪ 49 00:02:07,961 --> 00:02:09,362 >> Sharon: Hey! 50 00:02:09,429 --> 00:02:10,163 >> Nick: Hey. 51 00:02:10,230 --> 00:02:12,732 >> Sharon: Stranger. 52 00:02:12,799 --> 00:02:16,302 Hey, did you see those photos that Faith posted last week from 53 00:02:16,369 --> 00:02:17,604 the Michigan football game? 54 00:02:17,670 --> 00:02:18,404 >> Nick: I did. 55 00:02:18,471 --> 00:02:20,340 It sure looks like she's having fun. 56 00:02:20,406 --> 00:02:22,408 It really looks like she's settled into the college 57 00:02:22,475 --> 00:02:22,976 lifestyle. 58 00:02:23,042 --> 00:02:24,444 >> Sharon: I know. 59 00:02:24,511 --> 00:02:26,880 I'm so happy for her. 60 00:02:26,946 --> 00:02:30,216 So, what can I get you tonight? 61 00:02:30,283 --> 00:02:32,585 >> Nick: Uh, just some tea. 62 00:02:32,652 --> 00:02:34,320 >> Sharon: You got it. 63 00:02:39,058 --> 00:02:43,663 Is everything okay? 64 00:02:43,730 --> 00:02:49,802 >> Nick: Uh, I don't know if you've heard this or not. 65 00:02:49,869 --> 00:02:53,172 I've been seeing someone new. 66 00:02:53,239 --> 00:02:55,074 >> Sharon: I hadn't. 67 00:02:55,141 --> 00:02:56,376 >> Nick: Yeah. 68 00:02:56,442 --> 00:02:59,579 Uh, with our history and, uh, everything you've gone through 69 00:02:59,646 --> 00:03:04,017 with Rey, I wasn't sure when to bring it up. 70 00:03:04,083 --> 00:03:08,187 >> Sharon: Well, it doesn't have to be awkward, Nick. 71 00:03:08,254 --> 00:03:13,059 You know, I haven't been ready to get back out there yet, but 72 00:03:13,126 --> 00:03:19,165 I'm glad that you're feeling social again. 73 00:03:19,232 --> 00:03:19,933 >> Nick: Yeah. 74 00:03:19,999 --> 00:03:21,034 It's nothing serious. 75 00:03:21,100 --> 00:03:23,903 We're just kind of taking it moment by moment. 76 00:03:23,970 --> 00:03:27,307 >> Sharon: So, it's still in the early, fun stage? 77 00:03:27,373 --> 00:03:30,543 >> Nick: Yeah. It is fun. 78 00:03:30,610 --> 00:03:32,579 Usually. 79 00:03:32,645 --> 00:03:36,182 >> Sharon: But the look on your face tells me it's not 80 00:03:36,249 --> 00:03:40,553 especially fun, not tonight. 81 00:03:40,620 --> 00:03:43,623 >> Nick: That would be right. 82 00:03:43,690 --> 00:03:47,727 >> Sharon: You want to talk about it? 83 00:03:47,794 --> 00:03:51,531 >> Nick: You should know who it is first. 84 00:03:51,598 --> 00:03:53,600 It's Sally Spectra. 85 00:03:56,703 --> 00:03:59,572 >> Adam: I can't admit what you asked of me because you are 86 00:03:59,639 --> 00:04:01,140 wrong. 87 00:04:01,207 --> 00:04:04,277 Tonight has been all about you. 88 00:04:04,344 --> 00:04:06,179 There's nothing about this night that has been less than 89 00:04:06,245 --> 00:04:07,580 sincere, Sally. 90 00:04:07,647 --> 00:04:11,117 I mean, all that I ever wanted to do is see you succeed and 91 00:04:11,184 --> 00:04:14,587 achieve your dreams, even if I went about that in completely 92 00:04:14,654 --> 00:04:15,788 the wrong way. 93 00:04:15,855 --> 00:04:18,157 >> Sally: Yeah, you drew me in for a little while, but all of 94 00:04:18,224 --> 00:04:22,161 this was completely the wrong way. 95 00:04:22,228 --> 00:04:24,497 >> Adam: I see that now. I do. 96 00:04:24,564 --> 00:04:28,134 But I believe that you know everything that I said tonight 97 00:04:28,201 --> 00:04:30,236 about how much I still love you is true. 98 00:04:30,303 --> 00:04:31,771 >> Sally: Adam -- >> Adam: Okay? 99 00:04:31,838 --> 00:04:34,707 But you are scared of the connection that you still 100 00:04:34,774 --> 00:04:37,510 feel for me because I screwed things up so badly. 101 00:04:37,577 --> 00:04:39,112 So you're pushing me away. 102 00:04:39,178 --> 00:04:41,648 I get it. 103 00:04:41,714 --> 00:04:44,417 I would probably do the same thing. 104 00:04:44,484 --> 00:04:47,520 This is very real for me, okay? 105 00:04:47,587 --> 00:04:51,958 I'm... 106 00:04:52,025 --> 00:04:54,827 I'm putting my heart in your hands. 107 00:04:54,894 --> 00:04:57,664 And that is scary as hell. 108 00:04:57,730 --> 00:05:04,604 [ Sighs ] But there's nothing that I 109 00:05:04,671 --> 00:05:06,372 wouldn't do for you. 110 00:05:06,439 --> 00:05:13,546 There's no risk that I wouldn't take to prove myself to you. 111 00:05:13,613 --> 00:05:14,647 Please, Sally. 112 00:05:14,714 --> 00:05:25,391 >> Sally: [ Sighs ] >> Adam: We can get past this. 113 00:05:25,458 --> 00:05:26,826 >> Sally: I don't think we can. 114 00:05:26,893 --> 00:05:35,101 >> Adam: [ Sighs ] >> Sally: So all I want from 115 00:05:35,168 --> 00:05:38,771 you right now... 116 00:05:38,838 --> 00:05:43,209 is to unlock that door so I can leave. 117 00:05:43,276 --> 00:05:47,947 [ Sniffles ] >> Adam: [ Sighs ] 118 00:05:53,086 --> 00:05:55,421 >> Tucker: Sure, whatever you want to talk about. 119 00:05:55,488 --> 00:05:56,789 Here I am. 120 00:05:56,856 --> 00:05:58,858 I'm an open book, as always. 121 00:05:58,925 --> 00:05:59,959 I'm sure you got questions. 122 00:06:00,026 --> 00:06:00,460 Fire away. 123 00:06:00,526 --> 00:06:01,294 >> Jack: Excellent. 124 00:06:01,360 --> 00:06:02,795 Here's what I want to know. 125 00:06:02,862 --> 00:06:04,597 Why now? 126 00:06:04,664 --> 00:06:05,832 >> Tucker: Why now what? 127 00:06:05,898 --> 00:06:08,067 >> Jack: Why did you choose this particular time to show up in 128 00:06:08,134 --> 00:06:09,168 town? 129 00:06:09,235 --> 00:06:11,771 >> Tucker: Yes, everyone's so curious about my timing. 130 00:06:11,838 --> 00:06:17,176 Okay, so, what in particular are you wondering about? 131 00:06:17,243 --> 00:06:18,911 >> Jack: Diane. 132 00:06:18,978 --> 00:06:20,179 >> Tucker: What about Diane? 133 00:06:20,246 --> 00:06:24,383 >> Jack: Is it mere coincidence that soon after she resurfaced, 134 00:06:24,450 --> 00:06:25,451 you showed up in town? 135 00:06:25,518 --> 00:06:27,053 >> Tucker: Oh, God, this again. 136 00:06:27,120 --> 00:06:29,956 I was hoping you of all people would have something a little 137 00:06:30,022 --> 00:06:31,357 more original up your sleeve. 138 00:06:31,424 --> 00:06:33,159 >> Jack: Well, I'm sorry to disappoint you. 139 00:06:33,226 --> 00:06:37,363 Actually, I had no real interest in any of it, but something came 140 00:06:37,430 --> 00:06:42,702 to my attention that made me, well, want to ponder your timing 141 00:06:42,769 --> 00:06:43,569 more carefully. 142 00:06:43,636 --> 00:06:44,403 >> Tucker: Oh, good. 143 00:06:44,470 --> 00:06:45,037 A new twist. 144 00:06:45,104 --> 00:06:46,139 I can't wait to hear it. 145 00:06:46,205 --> 00:06:48,007 >> Jack: There is a rumor -- >> Tucker: [ Scoffs ] 146 00:06:48,074 --> 00:06:48,975 A rumor, Jack? Really? 147 00:06:49,041 --> 00:06:50,543 That's where you're going with this -- gossip? 148 00:06:50,610 --> 00:06:53,813 >> Jack: There is a rumor out there that you not only knew 149 00:06:53,880 --> 00:06:58,718 that Diane was alive and in Los Angeles, but that you were 150 00:06:58,785 --> 00:07:00,019 in touch with her. 151 00:07:02,522 --> 00:07:04,724 >> Sharon: Uh... 152 00:07:04,791 --> 00:07:11,430 Well, I guess, um, I should be shocked, but when you mentioned 153 00:07:11,497 --> 00:07:16,869 Sally's name, something clicked with me. 154 00:07:16,936 --> 00:07:18,204 It just fell into place. 155 00:07:18,271 --> 00:07:23,476 Um, I had a conversation with Sally here a while back. 156 00:07:23,543 --> 00:07:25,778 It was a deep conversation. 157 00:07:25,845 --> 00:07:26,879 >> Nick: About Adam? 158 00:07:26,946 --> 00:07:29,315 >> Sharon: Well, yeah, it started out that way, but we 159 00:07:29,382 --> 00:07:33,019 covered a lot of ground, and I had told her, you know, whenever 160 00:07:33,085 --> 00:07:36,756 my life feels uncertain that I have a lot of people in my life 161 00:07:36,823 --> 00:07:37,924 I can count on. 162 00:07:37,990 --> 00:07:45,131 And she said, "Like Nick?" And [chuckles] when she 163 00:07:45,198 --> 00:07:49,335 immediately said that, I was surprised, but I just filed it 164 00:07:49,402 --> 00:07:53,206 away for later, but now I can see that there was something 165 00:07:53,272 --> 00:07:54,473 forming way back then. 166 00:07:54,540 --> 00:07:58,311 And, you know, you hadn't worked at Newman for very long at that 167 00:07:58,377 --> 00:08:03,482 point, but she definitely spotted you. 168 00:08:03,549 --> 00:08:06,118 >> Nick: Well, I guess I spotted her, too. 169 00:08:06,185 --> 00:08:08,921 [ Chuckles ] >> Sharon: Well, you know, she's 170 00:08:08,988 --> 00:08:10,423 very noticeable. 171 00:08:10,489 --> 00:08:11,924 >> Nick: She is. 172 00:08:11,991 --> 00:08:15,161 Um, I wasn't planning on this happening. 173 00:08:15,228 --> 00:08:17,597 You know, we were just working together. 174 00:08:17,663 --> 00:08:19,265 Really like her attitude. 175 00:08:19,332 --> 00:08:21,067 I think she's talented. 176 00:08:21,133 --> 00:08:24,770 We became friendly, and then it, uh -- I don't know -- it 177 00:08:24,837 --> 00:08:27,440 just turned into something else. 178 00:08:27,506 --> 00:08:31,110 >> Sharon: Well, I, of course, can understand why any woman 179 00:08:31,177 --> 00:08:33,246 would be drawn to you, Nick. 180 00:08:33,312 --> 00:08:37,416 [ Both laugh ] And Sally -- you know, she, 181 00:08:37,483 --> 00:08:40,953 uh -- she's an interesting person, you know? 182 00:08:41,020 --> 00:08:44,490 She's -- She's smart and spirited, and those are 183 00:08:44,557 --> 00:08:50,329 qualities that, um, any man would like. 184 00:08:50,396 --> 00:08:53,466 >> Nick: What are you not saying? 185 00:08:53,532 --> 00:08:54,634 >> Sharon: What do you mean? 186 00:08:54,700 --> 00:08:56,702 >> Nick: Well, I can tell, you know, with the sound of your 187 00:08:56,769 --> 00:08:58,304 voice that you're holding something back. 188 00:08:58,371 --> 00:09:02,375 >> Sharon: Okay. 189 00:09:02,441 --> 00:09:06,579 I can't help wondering how much of this new relationship is 190 00:09:06,646 --> 00:09:14,020 really about Sally and how much of it is actually about Adam. 191 00:09:14,086 --> 00:09:17,056 >> Adam: I definitely shouldn't have brought up Nick. 192 00:09:17,123 --> 00:09:19,525 That was a mistake. 193 00:09:19,592 --> 00:09:22,795 I'm sorry that that upset you. 194 00:09:22,862 --> 00:09:25,097 But if I hadn't brought up the subject, it wouldn't have been 195 00:09:25,164 --> 00:09:26,065 honest. 196 00:09:26,132 --> 00:09:28,100 I had to mention that you're seeing my brother. 197 00:09:28,167 --> 00:09:31,370 >> Sally: Yeah, but that's not exactly what you said. 198 00:09:31,437 --> 00:09:34,407 You accused me of using him in some desperate attempt to get 199 00:09:34,473 --> 00:09:35,408 over you. 200 00:09:35,474 --> 00:09:37,043 >> Adam: Those were not my words. 201 00:09:37,109 --> 00:09:39,912 >> Sally: Maybe not exactly, but it was right there between the 202 00:09:39,979 --> 00:09:41,047 lines. 203 00:09:41,113 --> 00:09:43,849 What would have been more accurate is to admit that this 204 00:09:43,916 --> 00:09:47,253 whole scheme of yours tonight was because you can't stand the 205 00:09:47,320 --> 00:09:50,156 fact that I'm with Nick, even if you can't bring yourself 206 00:09:50,222 --> 00:09:52,458 to say it out loud. 207 00:09:52,525 --> 00:09:54,827 >> Adam: Of course I can't stand it. 208 00:09:54,894 --> 00:09:57,730 It kills me to think about you with somebody else. 209 00:09:57,797 --> 00:09:59,565 That's what happens when you love someone, Sally. 210 00:09:59,632 --> 00:10:01,901 >> Sally: But it's more than that. 211 00:10:01,968 --> 00:10:04,804 It kills you because he's your brother. 212 00:10:04,870 --> 00:10:06,272 >> Adam: No. Okay? 213 00:10:06,339 --> 00:10:07,840 You could be with anybody, and I would hate it. 214 00:10:07,907 --> 00:10:09,575 >> Sally: Okay, but would you have gone to all this trouble if 215 00:10:09,642 --> 00:10:11,344 it wasn't Nick? 216 00:10:11,410 --> 00:10:12,578 No. 217 00:10:12,645 --> 00:10:14,580 Because it is all about the competition for you. 218 00:10:14,647 --> 00:10:17,350 You have to beat someone for something to matter to you. 219 00:10:17,416 --> 00:10:20,152 That's the only way anything has value to you -- someone else has 220 00:10:20,219 --> 00:10:21,687 to want it, and you have to win. 221 00:10:21,754 --> 00:10:22,788 >> Adam: No. 222 00:10:22,855 --> 00:10:24,857 You have value to me. 223 00:10:24,924 --> 00:10:26,158 You are important to me. 224 00:10:26,225 --> 00:10:27,526 I don't care about anything else. 225 00:10:27,593 --> 00:10:29,695 >> Sally: Just stop. 226 00:10:29,762 --> 00:10:35,835 Okay? I-I -- [ Sighs ] I can't do this. 227 00:10:35,901 --> 00:10:38,471 I-I've heard more than enough tonight. 228 00:10:47,213 --> 00:10:49,248 >> Nick: I understand where you're coming from, but this 229 00:10:49,315 --> 00:10:51,450 relationship is not like that. 230 00:10:51,517 --> 00:10:54,253 It's got nothing to do with Adam. 231 00:10:54,320 --> 00:10:55,821 >> Sharon: Are you sure? 232 00:10:55,888 --> 00:10:57,123 >> Nick: I'm absolutely sure. 233 00:10:57,189 --> 00:10:59,759 >> Sharon: Because there is a pattern here, Nick. 234 00:10:59,825 --> 00:11:05,731 You and Adam tend to pursue the same women -- Chelsea, me, and 235 00:11:05,798 --> 00:11:08,300 now Sally. 236 00:11:08,367 --> 00:11:10,369 >> Nick: Well, obviously, we have excellent taste. 237 00:11:10,436 --> 00:11:14,040 >> Sharon: [ Laughs ] >> Nick: I promise you, it's got 238 00:11:14,106 --> 00:11:17,376 nothing to do with him or any rivalry with Adam. 239 00:11:17,443 --> 00:11:20,880 If anything, I am attracted to her in spite of her being Adam's 240 00:11:20,946 --> 00:11:21,881 ex. 241 00:11:21,947 --> 00:11:24,283 I didn't want the headache of that entanglement. 242 00:11:24,350 --> 00:11:27,486 But it happened. 243 00:11:27,553 --> 00:11:29,488 >> Sharon: And now it's getting complicated. 244 00:11:29,555 --> 00:11:31,457 >> Nick: Boy, is it ever. 245 00:11:31,524 --> 00:11:33,993 Adam regrets letting her go. 246 00:11:34,060 --> 00:11:36,595 And I'm trying to give her as much space and time that she 247 00:11:36,662 --> 00:11:38,397 needs to work things through with him. 248 00:11:38,464 --> 00:11:40,866 >> Sharon: And let me guess. 249 00:11:40,933 --> 00:11:45,738 You want to protect her because Adam tends to bring chaos to the 250 00:11:45,805 --> 00:11:50,476 women in his life and you don't want to see anybody in pain. 251 00:11:50,543 --> 00:11:53,079 >> Nick: Sally's no damsel in distress. 252 00:11:53,145 --> 00:11:57,149 I, uh, want to support her any way that she needs, but she 253 00:11:57,216 --> 00:11:58,150 doesn't need rescuing. 254 00:11:58,217 --> 00:12:01,720 She's -- She's tough. 255 00:12:01,787 --> 00:12:06,459 >> Sharon: If that's really true, then I would say you're 256 00:12:06,525 --> 00:12:08,427 more invested in this relationship than you're 257 00:12:08,494 --> 00:12:10,896 admitting even to yourself. 258 00:12:10,963 --> 00:12:12,098 >> Nick: Hmm. 259 00:12:12,164 --> 00:12:15,067 >> Sharon: Boy, now I know why you looked so worried when you 260 00:12:15,134 --> 00:12:16,102 came in. 261 00:12:16,168 --> 00:12:19,205 >> Nick: [ Sighs ] Don't worry about me. 262 00:12:19,271 --> 00:12:23,242 No matter what happens, I'll be fine. 263 00:12:23,309 --> 00:12:25,311 >> Sharon: I know you will be. 264 00:12:31,150 --> 00:12:33,252 >> Sally: Thank you. 265 00:12:33,319 --> 00:12:34,920 >> Adam: Look, I really don't want you to leave. 266 00:12:34,987 --> 00:12:36,021 >> Sally: Look, I can't do this. 267 00:12:36,088 --> 00:12:39,058 >> Adam: Sally -- >> Sally: It hurts too much, 268 00:12:39,125 --> 00:12:43,629 Adam. 269 00:12:43,696 --> 00:12:48,567 You need to stay away from now on. 270 00:12:48,634 --> 00:12:52,371 It's best for both of us. 271 00:12:52,438 --> 00:12:56,475 >> Adam: Sally, don't go. 272 00:12:56,542 --> 00:12:58,544 Sally! 273 00:13:05,985 --> 00:13:10,022 >> Tucker: Well, I know how it looks when I show up in town 274 00:13:10,089 --> 00:13:12,158 just a few months after Diane. 275 00:13:12,224 --> 00:13:15,794 It's bound to raise some eyebrows, and then people 276 00:13:15,861 --> 00:13:18,631 concoct all sorts of theories. 277 00:13:18,697 --> 00:13:21,066 That's normal. 278 00:13:21,133 --> 00:13:21,967 >> Jack: Forgive me. 279 00:13:22,034 --> 00:13:23,002 Maybe I missed it. 280 00:13:23,068 --> 00:13:25,004 I didn't hear a "yes" or a "no" in there anywhere. 281 00:13:25,070 --> 00:13:27,907 Did you or did you not connect with Diane in Los Angeles? 282 00:13:27,973 --> 00:13:30,142 >> Tucker: Well, why are you pursuing this in the first 283 00:13:30,209 --> 00:13:30,809 place? 284 00:13:30,876 --> 00:13:32,611 This is so beneath you, Jack. 285 00:13:32,678 --> 00:13:36,448 A man of your intellect and station. 286 00:13:36,515 --> 00:13:39,218 And do you have any evidence to substantiate this story of 287 00:13:39,285 --> 00:13:40,186 yours? 288 00:13:40,252 --> 00:13:42,354 >> Jack: Aside from the obvious coincidences? 289 00:13:42,421 --> 00:13:44,356 No. There's no evidence. 290 00:13:44,423 --> 00:13:45,591 It's just conjecture. 291 00:13:45,658 --> 00:13:49,361 But it still doesn't change the fact that you haven't given me 292 00:13:49,428 --> 00:13:50,763 an answer. 293 00:13:50,829 --> 00:13:52,131 >> Tucker: Well, let me ask you something. 294 00:13:52,198 --> 00:13:55,968 Why would I want anything to do with a woman who I absolutely 295 00:13:56,035 --> 00:14:00,839 detested when she allegedly died, who made me a murder 296 00:14:00,906 --> 00:14:03,042 suspect? 297 00:14:03,108 --> 00:14:05,277 Why would I want any contact with a woman like that? 298 00:14:05,344 --> 00:14:07,246 >> Jack: Why, indeed? 299 00:14:07,313 --> 00:14:08,681 Yeah. 300 00:14:08,747 --> 00:14:10,683 I mean, there's no love lost between you. 301 00:14:10,749 --> 00:14:11,850 >> Tucker: Mm. 302 00:14:11,917 --> 00:14:16,021 >> Jack: But maybe the more revealing question is, why are 303 00:14:16,088 --> 00:14:17,389 you still dancing around the subject? 304 00:14:17,456 --> 00:14:19,792 >> Tucker: 'Cause I just find the whole thing pointless. 305 00:14:19,858 --> 00:14:21,493 I could deny it all day and all night. 306 00:14:21,560 --> 00:14:24,830 You're gonna believe whatever the hell you want to believe. 307 00:14:24,897 --> 00:14:28,300 I know the human mind works. 308 00:14:28,367 --> 00:14:30,536 [ Footsteps approaching ] >> Diane: Hello, Jack. 309 00:14:36,141 --> 00:14:37,042 Tucker. 310 00:14:37,109 --> 00:14:39,278 >> Tucker: There she is, in the flesh. 311 00:14:39,345 --> 00:14:42,381 >> Diane: [ Scoffs ] The two of you dining together? 312 00:14:42,448 --> 00:14:45,551 I -- I can't imagine how you agreed to this. 313 00:14:45,618 --> 00:14:47,386 >> Jack: Actually, we were just talking about you. 314 00:14:47,453 --> 00:14:48,487 >> Diane: Me? 315 00:14:48,554 --> 00:14:49,355 >> Jack: Yeah. 316 00:14:49,421 --> 00:14:51,423 Here. Have a seat. Join us. 317 00:15:10,209 --> 00:15:12,444 >> Jack: I was just sharing with Tucker that there's a rumor out 318 00:15:12,511 --> 00:15:15,881 there that the two of you crossed paths in Los Angeles. 319 00:15:15,948 --> 00:15:17,750 >> Diane: Gossip, Jack? Really? 320 00:15:17,816 --> 00:15:18,917 >> Tucker: Exactly what I said. 321 00:15:18,984 --> 00:15:20,986 >> Jack: Well, it's just speculation at this point, but 322 00:15:21,053 --> 00:15:25,724 Tucker hasn't denied it, so I am most interested in what you 323 00:15:25,791 --> 00:15:26,625 think about the whole thing. 324 00:15:26,692 --> 00:15:27,459 >> Diane: Are you serious? 325 00:15:27,526 --> 00:15:28,627 >> Tucker: Oh, he's dead serious. 326 00:15:28,694 --> 00:15:29,928 >> Diane: How can you even ask me that? 327 00:15:29,995 --> 00:15:32,698 >> Jack: I'm just trying to get some answers, if only to put the 328 00:15:32,765 --> 00:15:33,899 whole matter to bed. 329 00:15:33,966 --> 00:15:37,770 >> Diane: You know, I am so tired of some people constantly 330 00:15:37,836 --> 00:15:39,605 trying to dig up dirt on me. 331 00:15:39,672 --> 00:15:42,808 They're trying to undermine me as a way to get me out of town. 332 00:15:42,875 --> 00:15:43,642 But you? 333 00:15:43,709 --> 00:15:44,943 >> Jack: I meant no harm. 334 00:15:45,010 --> 00:15:46,779 I'm just trying to find the truth. 335 00:15:46,845 --> 00:15:50,482 >> Diane: And you think that Tucker showing up in Genoa City 336 00:15:50,549 --> 00:15:53,152 out of the blue means that we're connected somehow? 337 00:15:53,218 --> 00:15:55,788 >> Jack: No, I didn't say that. 338 00:15:55,854 --> 00:15:59,024 I asked what your thoughts were. 339 00:15:59,091 --> 00:16:03,295 >> Diane: Well, you know how surprised I was to see him and 340 00:16:03,362 --> 00:16:05,964 how furious I was that he interrupted Kyle and Summer's 341 00:16:06,031 --> 00:16:06,865 big day. 342 00:16:06,932 --> 00:16:08,100 >> Jack: Yeah, you seemed genuinely upset. 343 00:16:08,167 --> 00:16:10,602 >> Diane: And I told you then that I had a lot of questions 344 00:16:10,669 --> 00:16:12,271 about why he was back. 345 00:16:12,338 --> 00:16:14,606 >> Jack: Yeah, you did. 346 00:16:14,673 --> 00:16:16,241 And you still haven't denied it, either... 347 00:16:16,308 --> 00:16:18,243 >> Diane: [ Scoffs ] >> Jack: ...just like Tucker. 348 00:16:18,310 --> 00:16:20,379 >> Tucker: Are you two not on friendly terms? 349 00:16:20,446 --> 00:16:22,014 'Cause I'm sensing tension here. 350 00:16:22,081 --> 00:16:23,215 >> Jack: No, there's no tension. 351 00:16:23,282 --> 00:16:24,783 >> Tucker: Well, that's good 'cause you're working together, 352 00:16:24,850 --> 00:16:25,984 right? 353 00:16:26,051 --> 00:16:27,986 You've bonded over your son and your grandson -- 354 00:16:28,053 --> 00:16:29,188 >> Diane: Just stop. 355 00:16:29,254 --> 00:16:33,892 Jack, I am telling you that until that man dropped out of a 356 00:16:33,959 --> 00:16:37,496 helicopter into your backyard, I had not seen him since the night 357 00:16:37,563 --> 00:16:39,131 of my death. 358 00:16:39,198 --> 00:16:41,300 And that is the truth. 359 00:16:41,367 --> 00:16:46,705 And I -- I hope that my word is good enough for you. 360 00:16:46,772 --> 00:16:50,843 >> Jack: I guess it'll have to be. 361 00:16:50,909 --> 00:16:53,212 >> Jack: Well, I better get home. 362 00:16:53,278 --> 00:16:56,348 >> Diane: Will I see you tomorrow? 363 00:16:56,415 --> 00:16:58,384 >> Jack: Tomorrow. Yeah. 364 00:16:58,450 --> 00:16:59,385 Good night. 365 00:16:59,451 --> 00:16:59,852 >> Diane: Night. 366 00:16:59,918 --> 00:17:03,822 >> Tucker: Night. 367 00:17:03,889 --> 00:17:07,226 >> Diane: [ Scoffs ] [ Sighs ] 368 00:17:07,292 --> 00:17:08,460 [ Thud ] >> Chloe: Hallelujah! 369 00:17:17,236 --> 00:17:18,203 You're here! 370 00:17:18,270 --> 00:17:19,938 >> Sally: What's going on? 371 00:17:20,005 --> 00:17:23,242 >> Chloe: Well, you know, Nick came looking for you after you 372 00:17:23,308 --> 00:17:26,912 left, and that seemed odd because you were supposed to be 373 00:17:26,979 --> 00:17:28,046 meeting him. 374 00:17:28,113 --> 00:17:32,518 So he and I -- well, mostly me -- put together that the 375 00:17:32,584 --> 00:17:35,387 dinner invitation must have come from Adam. 376 00:17:35,454 --> 00:17:37,356 >> Sally: Yep. He tricked me. 377 00:17:37,423 --> 00:17:40,926 I thought I was showing up for a romantic night with Nick, and 378 00:17:40,993 --> 00:17:42,594 Adam was there. 379 00:17:42,661 --> 00:17:43,962 >> Chloe: Well, I was freaking out. 380 00:17:44,029 --> 00:17:47,299 You know, I've been down this path with Adam and his little 381 00:17:47,366 --> 00:17:50,869 schemes, and I was worried about you. 382 00:17:50,936 --> 00:17:54,873 But Nick was a rock. 383 00:17:54,940 --> 00:17:59,511 He said that whatever his brother was up to, that he knew 384 00:17:59,578 --> 00:18:01,613 that you could handle it. 385 00:18:01,680 --> 00:18:07,152 And he also thought that maybe it would be good for you and 386 00:18:07,219 --> 00:18:09,955 Adam to talk things through. 387 00:18:10,022 --> 00:18:13,492 Did you read him the riot act for tricking you like that? 388 00:18:13,559 --> 00:18:17,796 >> Sally: [ Sighs ] I did...at first. 389 00:18:17,863 --> 00:18:20,032 And then I realized that Adam and I still had some things to 390 00:18:20,098 --> 00:18:20,999 sort through. 391 00:18:21,066 --> 00:18:24,636 It wasn't completely adversarial. 392 00:18:24,703 --> 00:18:25,704 >> Chloe: What was it then? 393 00:18:25,771 --> 00:18:28,674 >> Sally: It was a real conversation. 394 00:18:28,740 --> 00:18:33,278 You know, we reminisced, and Adam was thoughtful and 395 00:18:33,345 --> 00:18:35,314 attentive. 396 00:18:35,380 --> 00:18:37,483 It was good. 397 00:18:37,549 --> 00:18:41,487 >> Chloe: Oh, crap. 398 00:19:03,675 --> 00:19:05,677 >> Adam: [ Exhales heavily ] 399 00:19:17,956 --> 00:19:21,159 >> "The Young and the Restless" will continue. 400 00:19:39,711 --> 00:19:41,980 >> Sally: When did Nick leave? 401 00:19:42,047 --> 00:19:44,182 >> Chloe: Just a while ago. 402 00:19:44,249 --> 00:19:47,486 >> Sally: What kind of mood was he in? 403 00:19:47,553 --> 00:19:49,821 >> Chloe: A little thrown. 404 00:19:49,888 --> 00:19:53,125 I mean, how could he not be after finding out that you were 405 00:19:53,191 --> 00:19:54,359 with Adam? 406 00:19:54,426 --> 00:19:57,229 >> Sally: I just feel bad that I wasn't here whenever he showed 407 00:19:57,296 --> 00:19:57,896 up. 408 00:19:57,963 --> 00:19:58,997 >> Chloe: It's not your fault. 409 00:19:59,064 --> 00:20:01,199 >> Sally: I know, but I feel like I owe him an apology. 410 00:20:01,266 --> 00:20:02,935 >> Chloe: I'm sure he would appreciate that. 411 00:20:03,001 --> 00:20:07,406 >> Sally: Thank you very much for being concerned about me. 412 00:20:07,472 --> 00:20:08,874 It really means a lot. 413 00:20:08,941 --> 00:20:11,410 >> Chloe: Anytime. 414 00:20:11,476 --> 00:20:14,012 >> Sally: Alright, I am gonna head home. 415 00:20:14,079 --> 00:20:15,180 I will see you tomorrow. 416 00:20:15,247 --> 00:20:17,249 >> Chloe: Okay. See you then. 417 00:20:25,257 --> 00:20:27,926 [ Cellphone pings ] >> Jack: Hey. 418 00:20:48,914 --> 00:20:49,915 Reading anything good? 419 00:20:49,982 --> 00:20:51,717 >> Traci: Hey. Yeah. 420 00:20:51,783 --> 00:20:53,752 This is one of my friend's novels. 421 00:20:53,819 --> 00:20:56,755 It's not published yet, and she is hoping for a promotional 422 00:20:56,822 --> 00:20:57,255 blurb. 423 00:20:57,322 --> 00:20:58,390 >> Jack: How is it? 424 00:20:58,457 --> 00:21:00,292 >> Traci: Well, it's good enough for a promotional blurb. 425 00:21:00,359 --> 00:21:03,662 [ Chuckles ] >> Jack: Ashley home yet? 426 00:21:03,729 --> 00:21:05,330 >> Traci: [ Sighs ] Yeah. 427 00:21:05,397 --> 00:21:08,667 Um, the door to her bedroom was closed when I got here earlier. 428 00:21:08,734 --> 00:21:10,335 I think she's turned in for the night. 429 00:21:10,402 --> 00:21:12,504 >> Jack: Yeah, makes sense to me. 430 00:21:12,571 --> 00:21:13,538 She's had a pretty long day. 431 00:21:13,605 --> 00:21:16,108 >> Traci: Yeah, traveling takes it out of me, too. 432 00:21:16,174 --> 00:21:19,878 [ Sighs ] Jack, I'm a little worried about 433 00:21:19,945 --> 00:21:20,646 Ashley. 434 00:21:20,712 --> 00:21:22,981 >> Jack: Why? 435 00:21:23,048 --> 00:21:25,651 >> Traci: We were talking about Tucker earlier. 436 00:21:25,717 --> 00:21:29,454 Uh, she claims that she is immune to his charms, but I'm 437 00:21:29,521 --> 00:21:31,256 not exactly sure about that. 438 00:21:31,323 --> 00:21:36,261 It was not too long ago she was really, really in love with him. 439 00:21:36,328 --> 00:21:39,531 >> Jack: I had the same worries about her. 440 00:21:39,598 --> 00:21:41,800 I am gonna take Ashley at her word. 441 00:21:41,867 --> 00:21:45,470 She is adamant she has no interest in rekindling anything 442 00:21:45,537 --> 00:21:46,805 with Tucker. 443 00:21:46,872 --> 00:21:49,508 Besides, she seems a lot more focused on trying to get to the 444 00:21:49,574 --> 00:21:52,344 truth about whether Diane and Tucker met up in L.A. 445 00:21:52,411 --> 00:21:53,845 >> Traci: Yes. 446 00:21:53,912 --> 00:21:55,614 You know, she she mentioned that to me, too. 447 00:21:55,681 --> 00:21:58,183 I was completely stunned. 448 00:21:58,250 --> 00:21:59,718 Where does a theory like that come from? 449 00:21:59,785 --> 00:22:02,688 >> Jack: Well, for starters, most of the speculation circles 450 00:22:02,754 --> 00:22:08,393 around the extravagant gift that Tucker gave to Kyle and Summer. 451 00:22:08,460 --> 00:22:09,494 >> Traci: The Bentley. 452 00:22:09,561 --> 00:22:11,763 What does a Bentley have to do with Diane? 453 00:22:11,830 --> 00:22:13,465 >> Jack: You know what? 454 00:22:13,532 --> 00:22:16,001 I think I'm gonna make us a couple of drinks, and then I 455 00:22:16,068 --> 00:22:18,670 will tell you everything that I know. 456 00:22:18,737 --> 00:22:22,307 >> Tucker: For what it's worth, I found your declaration to be 457 00:22:22,374 --> 00:22:23,108 very convincing. 458 00:22:23,175 --> 00:22:24,876 >> Diane: I'm in no mood, Tucker. 459 00:22:24,943 --> 00:22:27,646 >> Tucker: You looked Jack right in the eye and lied to him about 460 00:22:27,713 --> 00:22:29,214 having no contact with me. 461 00:22:29,281 --> 00:22:31,116 [ Inhales sharply ] It was very bold. 462 00:22:31,183 --> 00:22:33,318 >> Diane: Stop it. 463 00:22:33,385 --> 00:22:38,090 Jack matters to me. 464 00:22:38,156 --> 00:22:42,594 And I've built a life here, and that matters to me. 465 00:22:42,661 --> 00:22:44,229 >> Tucker: What about me, Diane? 466 00:22:44,296 --> 00:22:45,564 Are you saying I don't matter to you? 467 00:22:45,630 --> 00:22:48,500 >> Diane: What just happened with Jack wasn't funny. 468 00:22:48,567 --> 00:22:51,470 And you're treating everyone's suspicions like they're some 469 00:22:51,536 --> 00:22:52,571 kind of joke. 470 00:22:52,637 --> 00:22:54,539 >> Tucker: I just don't think they're any real threat. 471 00:22:54,606 --> 00:22:56,475 >> Diane: [ Scoffs ] >> Tucker: Not right now, 472 00:22:56,541 --> 00:22:57,709 anyway. 473 00:22:57,776 --> 00:22:59,711 Although I would like to know where this whole thing started. 474 00:22:59,778 --> 00:23:01,580 >> Diane: Oh, Nikki and Phyllis, of course. 475 00:23:01,646 --> 00:23:02,948 I have no doubt about it. 476 00:23:03,014 --> 00:23:06,118 And Nikki was just in L.A., and I'm sure she was trying to dig 477 00:23:06,184 --> 00:23:07,352 up some dirt on me. 478 00:23:07,419 --> 00:23:10,455 She just loves taunting me about trying to ship me out of town. 479 00:23:10,522 --> 00:23:12,324 >> Tucker: Yeah, I witnessed some of that yesterday. 480 00:23:12,390 --> 00:23:14,860 >> Diane: [ Sighs ] >> Tucker: But Jack said he had 481 00:23:14,926 --> 00:23:17,929 no evidence at all to back up any of his allegation. 482 00:23:17,996 --> 00:23:20,966 >> Diane: Well, that's probably true -- because if either of 483 00:23:21,032 --> 00:23:23,835 those two harpies had one shred of evidence against me, they 484 00:23:23,902 --> 00:23:25,904 would have used it as ammunition already. 485 00:23:25,971 --> 00:23:28,106 And Jack probably wouldn't have held back, either. 486 00:23:28,173 --> 00:23:30,041 >> Tucker: Okay. There you go. 487 00:23:30,108 --> 00:23:31,676 There's no need to get so worked up. 488 00:23:31,743 --> 00:23:34,045 >> Diane: [ Scoffs ] >> Tucker: Hey. 489 00:23:34,112 --> 00:23:35,947 Take a deep breath. 490 00:23:36,014 --> 00:23:38,383 Take a deep breath. 491 00:23:38,450 --> 00:23:39,584 Okay? 492 00:23:39,651 --> 00:23:40,919 We can do this. 493 00:23:40,986 --> 00:23:43,021 We can handle all these suspicions. 494 00:23:43,088 --> 00:23:46,391 We can answer people's questions with grace and élan. 495 00:23:46,458 --> 00:23:49,461 We just need to keep our cool, baby. 496 00:23:49,528 --> 00:23:53,431 >> Diane: Tucker, there is no "we" anymore. 497 00:23:53,498 --> 00:23:57,502 I am going to put as much distance as I can between you 498 00:23:57,569 --> 00:23:58,904 and me. 499 00:23:58,970 --> 00:24:02,674 >> Tucker: [ Laughing ] Well, that's not your call, is it? 500 00:24:02,741 --> 00:24:05,310 >> Diane: Jack told me that Ashley is back. 501 00:24:05,377 --> 00:24:06,478 >> Tucker: Yes, she is. 502 00:24:06,545 --> 00:24:08,480 >> Diane: Yeah, and she agreed to meet with you. 503 00:24:08,547 --> 00:24:09,948 >> Tucker: Yeah, she did. 504 00:24:10,015 --> 00:24:13,552 >> Diane: Well, you told me that I didn't have to keep tabs on 505 00:24:13,618 --> 00:24:16,254 the Abbotts once you had the information about Ashley's 506 00:24:16,321 --> 00:24:17,789 return. 507 00:24:17,856 --> 00:24:24,296 So I believe our agreement has concluded. 508 00:24:24,362 --> 00:24:27,999 >> Tucker: Oh, my dear Diane. 509 00:24:28,066 --> 00:24:30,669 I have to respectfully disagree. 510 00:24:39,411 --> 00:24:41,046 >> Diane: What are you talking about? 511 00:24:41,112 --> 00:24:42,547 We had a deal. 512 00:24:42,614 --> 00:24:44,683 >> Tucker: Well, I think you're forgetting the terms of the 513 00:24:44,749 --> 00:24:45,917 deal. 514 00:24:45,984 --> 00:24:47,485 You were supposed to inform me the minute Ashley got back from 515 00:24:47,552 --> 00:24:47,886 Paris. 516 00:24:47,953 --> 00:24:48,954 You did not. 517 00:24:49,020 --> 00:24:50,288 >> Diane: [ Scoffs ] >> Tucker: I learned Ashley was 518 00:24:50,355 --> 00:24:51,556 home from Ashley. 519 00:24:51,623 --> 00:24:52,791 She contacted me directly. 520 00:24:52,858 --> 00:24:54,759 So, how did you uphold your end of the deal? 521 00:24:54,826 --> 00:24:57,062 >> Diane: I hadn't even seen Jack at that point. 522 00:24:57,128 --> 00:24:58,430 How would I have known that Ashley was back? 523 00:24:58,496 --> 00:24:59,531 What, I'm not -- I'm not psychic. 524 00:24:59,598 --> 00:25:00,765 >> Tucker: That was our arrangement. 525 00:25:00,832 --> 00:25:03,735 >> Diane: Yeah, well, I would have told you the moment she got 526 00:25:03,802 --> 00:25:05,971 back, but she beat me to the punch. 527 00:25:06,037 --> 00:25:08,673 I mean, and who would have guessed that Ashley would be 528 00:25:08,740 --> 00:25:10,075 willing to contact you? 529 00:25:10,141 --> 00:25:17,182 >> Tucker: If I hire a guy to mow my lawn and before he shows 530 00:25:17,249 --> 00:25:22,954 up, a goat wanders on my property and eats all the grass, 531 00:25:23,021 --> 00:25:24,556 I don't pay the guy, do I? 532 00:25:24,623 --> 00:25:26,091 The deal is off. 533 00:25:26,157 --> 00:25:30,862 >> Diane: Oh, my God, that is an entirely different situation. 534 00:25:30,929 --> 00:25:32,430 >> Tucker: The principles are the same. 535 00:25:32,497 --> 00:25:36,568 >> Diane: Look, Tucker, I did what you asked. 536 00:25:36,635 --> 00:25:39,404 >> Tucker: No, you didn't. 537 00:25:39,471 --> 00:25:43,308 There is no argument to be made. 538 00:25:43,375 --> 00:25:45,443 You are not off the hook until I say you're off the hook. 539 00:25:45,510 --> 00:25:46,912 Do you understand me? 540 00:25:46,978 --> 00:25:48,880 You are gonna do exactly what I say. 541 00:25:48,947 --> 00:25:50,048 I still need you for things. 542 00:25:50,115 --> 00:25:52,250 [ Cellphone pings ] >> Diane: I-I don't know what 543 00:25:52,317 --> 00:25:54,819 else you want me to do. 544 00:25:54,886 --> 00:25:58,623 >> Tucker: Yeah, well, I'll be in touch with you. 545 00:25:58,690 --> 00:26:03,662 >> Diane: [ Scoffs ] [ Sighs ] 546 00:26:03,728 --> 00:26:05,063 >> Traci: Thank you. 547 00:26:05,130 --> 00:26:09,134 So, Nikki found out that Diane was being chauffeured in a 548 00:26:09,200 --> 00:26:10,635 Bentley all over Los Angeles. 549 00:26:10,702 --> 00:26:13,905 >> Jack: Accompanied by a mystery man who Nikki assumes 550 00:26:13,972 --> 00:26:16,608 was Tucker. 551 00:26:16,675 --> 00:26:19,511 >> Traci: You know, I guess it could be a coincidence. 552 00:26:19,577 --> 00:26:23,715 There are plenty of Bentleys in the world, and Diane could have 553 00:26:23,782 --> 00:26:26,518 gotten herself involved with any number of men who could afford 554 00:26:26,584 --> 00:26:27,886 to have owned one in Los Angeles. 555 00:26:27,953 --> 00:26:32,157 And she and Tucker could have arrived a few months apart here 556 00:26:32,223 --> 00:26:36,962 in Genoa City without being in cahoots. 557 00:26:37,028 --> 00:26:39,431 But that's really the issue, isn't it? 558 00:26:39,497 --> 00:26:41,099 >> Jack: The cahoots part. 559 00:26:41,166 --> 00:26:43,268 Yeah, that's my concern. 560 00:26:43,335 --> 00:26:46,404 >> Traci: What do you intend to do about it? 561 00:26:46,471 --> 00:26:50,141 >> Jack: I just left sitting with Tucker and Diane at 562 00:26:50,208 --> 00:26:51,643 Society. 563 00:26:51,710 --> 00:26:53,745 >> Traci: Really? 564 00:26:53,812 --> 00:26:55,647 What did they have to say for themselves? 565 00:26:55,714 --> 00:26:57,115 >> Jack: Well, Tucker equivocated. 566 00:26:57,182 --> 00:27:01,019 That's his natural reflex. 567 00:27:01,086 --> 00:27:05,957 Diane looked me right in the eye and said they had no connection. 568 00:27:06,024 --> 00:27:09,961 I didn't even mention what I knew about the car. 569 00:27:10,028 --> 00:27:12,564 >> Traci: Do you think her answer would have been different 570 00:27:12,630 --> 00:27:14,866 if you had mentioned it? 571 00:27:14,933 --> 00:27:18,236 >> Jack: I -- I don't know. 572 00:27:18,303 --> 00:27:22,107 I just wanted to see what their reaction might be to the initial 573 00:27:22,173 --> 00:27:26,411 allegation that they had met up in L.A. 574 00:27:26,478 --> 00:27:29,180 >> Traci: Jack, you are so smart. 575 00:27:29,247 --> 00:27:33,018 And you didn't interfere with Nikki's investigation in case 576 00:27:33,084 --> 00:27:33,952 she's on to something. 577 00:27:34,019 --> 00:27:36,755 >> Jack: Boy, she sure has Ashley convinced. 578 00:27:36,821 --> 00:27:39,157 And, of course, Phyllis is gonna help in any way she can. 579 00:27:39,224 --> 00:27:41,326 >> Traci: [ Chuckles ] Yeah. 580 00:27:41,393 --> 00:27:45,930 So, Diane looked you right in the eye and denied there was any 581 00:27:45,997 --> 00:27:48,566 connection. 582 00:27:48,633 --> 00:27:52,170 I guess the question is, do you believe her? 583 00:27:52,237 --> 00:27:55,607 >> Jack: [ Sighs ] 584 00:28:00,745 --> 00:28:06,684 >> Nick: How was your night? >> Sally: Not what I expected. 585 00:28:06,751 --> 00:28:10,455 I talked to Chloe, and she told me that you two figured out that 586 00:28:10,522 --> 00:28:15,093 Adam set me up for a romantic dinner on the roof, and I 587 00:28:15,160 --> 00:28:18,229 thought I was meeting you. 588 00:28:18,296 --> 00:28:20,231 >> Nick: Yeah, I know. 589 00:28:20,298 --> 00:28:23,301 >> Sally: Yeah, I was pretty furious with him. 590 00:28:23,368 --> 00:28:25,737 >> Nick: I bet. 591 00:28:25,804 --> 00:28:27,138 You were gone for quite a while. 592 00:28:27,205 --> 00:28:29,240 You must have stuck around. 593 00:28:29,307 --> 00:28:32,444 >> Sally: Yeah, I decided to hear him out. 594 00:28:32,510 --> 00:28:34,579 It was pretty nice up there. 595 00:28:34,646 --> 00:28:37,449 It was peaceful. 596 00:28:37,515 --> 00:28:42,487 He made a heartfelt pitch for one more chance. 597 00:28:42,554 --> 00:28:44,956 >> Nick: Mm. 598 00:28:45,023 --> 00:28:46,024 Yeah. 599 00:28:46,091 --> 00:28:48,493 I thought that's what he was up to. 600 00:28:48,560 --> 00:28:51,129 >> Sally: Yeah, he's much more transparent than he thinks. 601 00:28:51,196 --> 00:28:55,733 >> Nick: Last time I talked to him, he told me he was still in 602 00:28:55,800 --> 00:28:57,836 love with you. 603 00:28:57,902 --> 00:29:00,605 I'm assuming he told you the same thing. 604 00:29:00,672 --> 00:29:03,174 >> Sally: Yeah. 605 00:29:03,241 --> 00:29:06,911 >> Nick: How'd it make you feel? 606 00:29:06,978 --> 00:29:08,980 >> Sally: Confused. 607 00:29:13,885 --> 00:29:15,787 >> Tucker: Hey. 608 00:29:15,854 --> 00:29:17,122 What's so urgent? 609 00:29:17,188 --> 00:29:19,824 >> Audra: There's been a big development regarding the 610 00:29:19,891 --> 00:29:21,493 Chancellor-Winters IPO. 611 00:29:21,559 --> 00:29:22,160 >> Tucker: Yeah, I know. 612 00:29:22,227 --> 00:29:24,095 I just talked to Devon. 613 00:29:24,162 --> 00:29:27,232 He accused me of going after the company. 614 00:29:27,298 --> 00:29:28,266 >> Audra: Well... 615 00:29:28,333 --> 00:29:29,434 >> Tucker: Yeah, I know. 616 00:29:29,501 --> 00:29:32,070 I know, but for a moment I thought maybe you gave away the 617 00:29:32,137 --> 00:29:33,204 secret. 618 00:29:33,271 --> 00:29:34,439 >> Audra: Really? 619 00:29:34,506 --> 00:29:35,907 That's how little faith you had in me? 620 00:29:35,974 --> 00:29:37,609 >> Tucker: Oh, it was a fleeting moment. 621 00:29:37,675 --> 00:29:39,277 >> Audra: I should hope so. 622 00:29:39,344 --> 00:29:41,279 You have no reason to doubt my loyalty. 623 00:29:41,346 --> 00:29:42,580 >> Tucker: I know. 624 00:29:42,647 --> 00:29:46,451 >> Audra: Too bad Devon and Lily can't say the same about their 625 00:29:46,518 --> 00:29:47,619 cousin Nate. 626 00:29:47,685 --> 00:29:50,588 >> Tucker: Is Nate the one giving away inside information? 627 00:29:50,655 --> 00:29:51,356 >> Audra: He's the one. 628 00:29:51,422 --> 00:29:53,091 >> Tucker: Oh, man. 629 00:29:53,158 --> 00:29:55,960 No wonder Devon was so emotional earlier. 630 00:29:56,027 --> 00:29:57,996 Getting betrayed by someone close to you like that -- that 631 00:29:58,062 --> 00:29:59,063 is tough. 632 00:29:59,130 --> 00:30:02,000 >> Audra: He and Lily and Billy were all blindsided. 633 00:30:02,066 --> 00:30:03,902 They couldn't believe Nate sold them out. 634 00:30:03,968 --> 00:30:08,606 I observed some tension between Devon and Nate, but nothing that 635 00:30:08,673 --> 00:30:10,542 suggested anything of this magnitude. 636 00:30:10,608 --> 00:30:12,677 >> Tucker: I almost feel bad for them. 637 00:30:12,744 --> 00:30:14,445 >> Audra: Don't. 638 00:30:14,512 --> 00:30:16,915 Because Nate's betrayal is gonna have a major impact on your 639 00:30:16,981 --> 00:30:18,483 plans. 640 00:30:53,785 --> 00:30:56,854 >> Adam: What are you doing back here? 641 00:30:56,921 --> 00:30:59,657 >> Sally: I want clarification. 642 00:30:59,724 --> 00:31:01,492 >> Adam: Regarding what? 643 00:31:01,559 --> 00:31:04,896 >> Sally: Do you still love me as much as you say you do? 644 00:31:04,963 --> 00:31:09,033 >> Adam: [ Sighs ] Yes. 645 00:31:09,100 --> 00:31:10,668 More. Okay? 646 00:31:10,735 --> 00:31:13,605 These last few years have felt empty. 647 00:31:13,671 --> 00:31:16,274 And then I found you. 648 00:31:16,341 --> 00:31:18,176 And everything was so right. 649 00:31:18,243 --> 00:31:21,446 You filled that void. 650 00:31:21,512 --> 00:31:23,214 I felt complete when I was with you. 651 00:31:23,281 --> 00:31:25,817 Everything... 652 00:31:25,883 --> 00:31:28,753 We fit together perfectly, Sally. 653 00:31:28,820 --> 00:31:31,923 >> Sally: Then why did you end things? 654 00:31:31,990 --> 00:31:36,527 Give me the real reason this time. 655 00:31:36,594 --> 00:31:40,064 >> Adam: I was... 656 00:31:40,131 --> 00:31:42,133 I was scared. 657 00:31:48,973 --> 00:31:51,809 >> Nick: Leave her alone. 658 00:31:51,876 --> 00:31:52,944 >> Adam: Wait a minute. 659 00:31:53,011 --> 00:31:54,312 >> Nick: No. 660 00:31:54,379 --> 00:31:57,649 You're dangerous, and you destroy everything you touch. 661 00:31:57,715 --> 00:32:01,619 That's not gonna happen to Sally 'cause I won't let it. 662 00:32:01,686 --> 00:32:12,730 >> Adam: [ Gasps ] [ Exhales heavily ] 663 00:32:12,797 --> 00:32:15,133 [ Breathing heavily ] 664 00:32:26,611 --> 00:32:28,212 >> Sally: I have to admit that 665 00:32:28,279 --> 00:32:32,450 some of what Adam said resonated with me. 666 00:32:32,517 --> 00:32:42,226 We had something special, really special, before he blew it up. 667 00:32:42,293 --> 00:32:45,096 But, I mean, as much as he says he cares about me, he still used 668 00:32:45,163 --> 00:32:47,131 trickery to get me on the roof. 669 00:32:47,198 --> 00:32:49,734 Everything with him is deception. 670 00:32:49,801 --> 00:32:52,603 How can I ever trust him? 671 00:32:52,670 --> 00:32:56,140 [ Sighs ] And I feel weird talking with 672 00:32:56,207 --> 00:33:01,112 you about it 'cause [sighs]... 673 00:33:01,179 --> 00:33:03,181 I can't get you out of my head. 674 00:33:08,386 --> 00:33:15,426 >> Nick: It's getting messy, isn't it? 675 00:33:15,493 --> 00:33:20,398 I think that's the last thing either one of us wanted. 676 00:33:20,465 --> 00:33:22,533 The longer this goes on, I think we realize 677 00:33:22,600 --> 00:33:25,870 we should probably just... 678 00:33:25,937 --> 00:33:30,108 pull the plug and, uh... 679 00:33:30,174 --> 00:33:32,944 go our separate ways... 680 00:33:33,010 --> 00:33:35,213 before this gets out of hand. 681 00:33:35,279 --> 00:33:38,416 >> Sally: [ Sighs ] Yeah. 682 00:33:38,483 --> 00:33:43,521 Yeah, you're -- you're probably right -- 'cause this isn't gonna 683 00:33:43,588 --> 00:33:46,991 get any less complicated. 684 00:33:47,058 --> 00:34:01,939 >> Sally: Yeah, maybe we should just walk away. 685 00:34:02,006 --> 00:34:10,281 >> Sally: Yeah, maybe we should just walk away. 686 00:34:10,348 --> 00:34:16,921 >> Traci: Jack, I'm so sorry about all of this. 687 00:34:16,988 --> 00:34:19,891 But, you know, right now it's all just speculation. 688 00:34:19,957 --> 00:34:23,628 It really could be a coincidence. 689 00:34:23,694 --> 00:34:26,531 I'm a firm believer in innocent until proven guilty. 690 00:34:26,597 --> 00:34:30,201 So maybe you could just go on like you have been, but with 691 00:34:30,268 --> 00:34:32,937 your eyes open just a little bit wider. 692 00:34:33,004 --> 00:34:38,943 Maybe there's nothing to Nikki and Ashley's suspicions and the 693 00:34:39,010 --> 00:34:46,584 situation between you and Diane and Kyle doesn't have to change. 694 00:34:46,651 --> 00:34:50,822 >> Jack: Sound, sage, reasoned advice from my baby sister. 695 00:34:50,888 --> 00:34:53,858 I've come to expect nothing less from you. 696 00:34:53,925 --> 00:34:55,626 Thank you. 697 00:34:55,693 --> 00:34:58,262 >> Traci: You're welcome. 698 00:34:58,329 --> 00:35:02,366 And if there is something to all of this, eventually it will come 699 00:35:02,433 --> 00:35:03,367 out. 700 00:35:03,434 --> 00:35:05,803 The truth always does. 701 00:35:08,773 --> 00:35:12,844 >> Audra: Devon and Lily are gonna postpone the IPO while 702 00:35:12,910 --> 00:35:13,945 they sort things out. 703 00:35:14,011 --> 00:35:17,448 >> Tucker: Oh, that's to be expected, I suppose. 704 00:35:17,515 --> 00:35:19,684 We'll just have to be patient. 705 00:35:19,750 --> 00:35:21,586 You'll keep me apprized, of course. 706 00:35:21,652 --> 00:35:23,888 >> Audra: Of course. 707 00:35:23,955 --> 00:35:28,226 But there's a larger problem than the delay. 708 00:35:28,292 --> 00:35:30,595 >> Tucker: Oh, let me guess. 709 00:35:30,661 --> 00:35:35,266 Some mysterious CEO who's as interested in taking over 710 00:35:35,333 --> 00:35:37,201 Chancellor-Winters as I am. 711 00:35:37,268 --> 00:35:38,870 >> Audra: That's right. 712 00:35:38,936 --> 00:35:42,006 Any thoughts on the identity of the interested party? 713 00:35:42,073 --> 00:35:43,908 >> Tucker: Mm. Many. 714 00:35:43,975 --> 00:35:48,179 But one name keeps coming to the surface -- Victoria Newman. 715 00:35:48,246 --> 00:35:51,015 >> Audra: That would be a reach, I think. 716 00:35:51,082 --> 00:35:53,951 >> Tucker: I don't think so because Katherine -- when she 717 00:35:54,018 --> 00:35:56,120 died, she left the company to Victor. 718 00:35:56,187 --> 00:35:57,321 So, there's history there. 719 00:35:57,388 --> 00:35:59,690 Victoria would know that and try to honor it. 720 00:35:59,757 --> 00:36:02,193 >> Audra: In theory, yes, okay? 721 00:36:02,260 --> 00:36:05,062 But Newman has spent so much capital trying to expand 722 00:36:05,129 --> 00:36:06,163 recently. 723 00:36:06,230 --> 00:36:08,833 I doubt they have the liquidity for a move like that. 724 00:36:08,900 --> 00:36:11,068 >> Tucker: Yes, maybe you're right. 725 00:36:11,135 --> 00:36:13,504 Maybe there are other suitors, but none I find as intriguing as 726 00:36:13,571 --> 00:36:14,005 Victoria. 727 00:36:14,071 --> 00:36:15,706 She is a fighter. 728 00:36:15,773 --> 00:36:18,543 [ Chuckles ] She's a competitor. 729 00:36:18,609 --> 00:36:23,114 I wonder if she's as formidable an opponent as her father. 730 00:36:23,180 --> 00:36:26,284 >> Audra: Sounds like you're about to find out. 731 00:36:39,297 --> 00:36:42,233 ♪♪ 732 00:36:42,300 --> 00:36:45,236 -- Captions by VITAC -- www.vitac.com 733 00:36:45,303 --> 00:36:48,239 Captioning Provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 734 00:36:48,306 --> 00:36:51,242 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 735 00:36:51,309 --> 00:36:55,346 ♪♪ >> Join us again for 736 00:36:55,413 --> 00:36:57,915 "The Young and the Restless."