1 00:00:10,677 --> 00:00:13,913 >> Billy: So, uh, how was Chelsea? 2 00:00:13,980 --> 00:00:16,549 >> Lily: Um, good. 3 00:00:16,616 --> 00:00:18,585 I mean, the conversation went well. 4 00:00:18,651 --> 00:00:20,787 She just wanted to thank me for being understanding 5 00:00:20,854 --> 00:00:23,923 while you were helping her through this difficult time. 6 00:00:23,990 --> 00:00:25,258 >> Billy: Okay. That's it? 7 00:00:25,325 --> 00:00:26,693 I mean, you were up there for a while. 8 00:00:26,760 --> 00:00:28,128 That's all. 9 00:00:28,194 --> 00:00:29,262 >> Lily: Yeah. 10 00:00:29,329 --> 00:00:32,265 She just said that, you know, you helped her, and 11 00:00:32,332 --> 00:00:35,101 she's getting stronger every day. 12 00:00:35,168 --> 00:00:37,070 She just wanted to be transparent with me 13 00:00:37,137 --> 00:00:38,471 so that I wouldn't misinterpret anything, 14 00:00:38,538 --> 00:00:40,974 which I told her I appreciate. 15 00:00:41,040 --> 00:00:44,878 >> Billy: Yeah, I appreciate that, as well. 16 00:00:44,944 --> 00:00:45,845 Why don't you grab a table? 17 00:00:45,912 --> 00:00:47,781 I'm just going to give her a quick call. 18 00:00:47,847 --> 00:00:49,883 Okay? I'll be one minute. 19 00:00:49,949 --> 00:00:51,684 >> Lily: What, you're going to check on Chelsea again? 20 00:00:51,751 --> 00:00:52,719 >> Billy: Yeah. 21 00:00:52,786 --> 00:00:54,254 I just want to make sure she's okay. 22 00:00:54,320 --> 00:00:56,956 >> Lily: Maybe she wants some space. 23 00:00:57,023 --> 00:01:09,402 >> Billy: Or maybe something's wrong. 24 00:01:09,469 --> 00:01:12,005 >> Chelsea: I worry that I've been too much of a burden 25 00:01:12,071 --> 00:01:15,809 on you and Billy. 26 00:01:15,875 --> 00:01:19,646 >> Lily: Like I said, Billy and I, we care about you, and we 27 00:01:19,712 --> 00:01:22,015 really care about your recovery. 28 00:01:22,081 --> 00:01:24,117 And just so you know, I don't think that you should 29 00:01:24,184 --> 00:01:27,253 give all the credit to Billy for saving you. 30 00:01:27,320 --> 00:01:30,490 I mean, you worked really hard to be here, and you continue 31 00:01:30,557 --> 00:01:32,592 to work hard to get better. 32 00:01:32,659 --> 00:01:34,794 Billy told me that it's important to have 33 00:01:34,861 --> 00:01:38,531 a network of people to lean on, which you have. 34 00:01:38,598 --> 00:01:45,205 You know, you have Sharon and Adam and Chloe, your therapist. 35 00:01:45,271 --> 00:01:47,507 And that's great, you know, because Billy is wonderful. 36 00:01:47,574 --> 00:01:51,411 But I think it's better to have a group of people 37 00:01:51,478 --> 00:01:53,580 to support you, you know? 38 00:01:53,646 --> 00:02:05,425 Because Billy can't really be there for you 24/7. 39 00:02:05,492 --> 00:02:08,127 >> Sharon: I know that you're genuinely concerned 40 00:02:08,194 --> 00:02:09,496 about Chelsea's well-being. 41 00:02:09,562 --> 00:02:11,531 And, of course, you want to be a part of the process 42 00:02:11,598 --> 00:02:14,234 of her recovery. 43 00:02:14,300 --> 00:02:16,436 >> Adam: Is there anything wrong with that, Sharon? 44 00:02:16,503 --> 00:02:17,370 >> Sharon: No, not at all. 45 00:02:17,437 --> 00:02:19,806 But I can sense how your mind is working. 46 00:02:19,873 --> 00:02:22,108 And I'm afraid that you're trying to turn this 47 00:02:22,175 --> 00:02:23,743 into a competition between you and Billy. 48 00:02:23,810 --> 00:02:24,844 And trust me. 49 00:02:24,911 --> 00:02:27,013 That's the last thing that Chelsea needs right now. 50 00:02:27,080 --> 00:02:30,216 >> Adam: What -- what are you suggesting? 51 00:02:30,283 --> 00:02:33,686 That I just step back, and I stay out of it so Billy 52 00:02:33,753 --> 00:02:36,189 can continue to play the hero? 53 00:02:40,527 --> 00:02:55,408 ♪♪ ♪♪ 54 00:02:55,475 --> 00:02:55,842 ♪♪ ♪♪ 55 00:02:55,909 --> 00:03:10,790 ♪♪ ♪♪ 56 00:03:10,857 --> 00:03:14,394 ♪♪ ♪♪ 57 00:03:14,460 --> 00:03:16,095 >> Ashley: I was hoping for some good news. 58 00:03:16,162 --> 00:03:18,464 Are we any closer to getting Diane out of town? 59 00:03:18,531 --> 00:03:20,366 >> Nikki: I'm afraid I have some disappointing news 60 00:03:20,433 --> 00:03:21,501 about Talia Morgan. 61 00:03:21,568 --> 00:03:22,635 >> Ashley: What happened? 62 00:03:22,702 --> 00:03:24,804 >> Nikki: Phyllis and I wanted to bring her 63 00:03:24,871 --> 00:03:28,608 up-to-date about the connection between Diane and Jeremy Stark. 64 00:03:28,675 --> 00:03:31,010 I mean, we thought she would want to know that Diane had been 65 00:03:31,077 --> 00:03:32,845 laundering money for him. 66 00:03:32,912 --> 00:03:36,015 The guy went to prison for it, and for six years 67 00:03:36,082 --> 00:03:38,952 she was being chauffeured around Los Angeles in a Bentley, 68 00:03:39,018 --> 00:03:40,053 living the high life. 69 00:03:40,119 --> 00:03:41,487 >> Ashley: You'd think that she'd be excited to write 70 00:03:41,554 --> 00:03:42,789 such a juicy story, right? 71 00:03:42,855 --> 00:03:44,524 >> Nikki: So did we. 72 00:03:44,591 --> 00:03:48,595 We thought that she could even lead her readers into thinking 73 00:03:48,661 --> 00:03:53,499 that Diane may have turned Stark in to the federal authorities. 74 00:03:53,566 --> 00:03:56,536 I mean, wouldn't that just scare the life out of her? 75 00:03:56,603 --> 00:04:00,106 Hopefully enough to put her underground to hide out. 76 00:04:00,173 --> 00:04:01,641 But you know what? 77 00:04:01,708 --> 00:04:04,177 When Talia heard that we didn't have real proof... 78 00:04:04,243 --> 00:04:04,944 >> Ashley: Oh, don't tell me. 79 00:04:05,011 --> 00:04:06,045 >> Nikki: Yeah. 80 00:04:06,112 --> 00:04:07,146 She doesn't want to have anything more to do with what 81 00:04:07,213 --> 00:04:08,915 she now sees as a smear campaign. 82 00:04:08,982 --> 00:04:10,483 >> Ashley: That's very disappointing, especially since 83 00:04:10,550 --> 00:04:13,186 everything you told her about the connection between Stark and 84 00:04:13,252 --> 00:04:14,754 Diane is the truth. 85 00:04:14,821 --> 00:04:16,823 >> Nikki: It's just so frustrating. 86 00:04:16,889 --> 00:04:19,792 We finally have the information to take her down with, 87 00:04:19,859 --> 00:04:21,961 and we can't get it publicized. 88 00:04:22,028 --> 00:04:23,963 >> Ashley: I think I have worse news. 89 00:04:24,030 --> 00:04:26,799 >> Nikki: [ Scoffs ] How could it be worse than 90 00:04:26,866 --> 00:04:29,002 losing our very own voice in the national media? 91 00:04:29,068 --> 00:04:31,804 >> Ashley: How about losing who should be our biggest ally? 92 00:04:31,871 --> 00:04:33,873 Jack. 93 00:04:41,514 --> 00:04:45,885 >> Diane: [ Sighs ] >> Jack: Diane, you got a 94 00:04:45,952 --> 00:04:46,686 minute? 95 00:04:46,753 --> 00:04:48,421 There's something you need to know. 96 00:04:48,488 --> 00:04:50,223 >> Diane: I hope it's not bad news. 97 00:04:50,289 --> 00:04:52,158 >> Jack: Well, it depends on how you look at it. 98 00:04:52,225 --> 00:04:53,826 I laid down the law with Ashley. 99 00:04:53,893 --> 00:04:56,429 I made it very clear to her she would be making an enemy of me 100 00:04:56,496 --> 00:05:00,199 if she continues her reckless attacks on you. 101 00:05:00,266 --> 00:05:03,469 >> Diane: I can't tell you how grateful I am for your support, 102 00:05:03,536 --> 00:05:06,039 but the last thing I want is to be a source of tension 103 00:05:06,105 --> 00:05:07,140 between the two of you. 104 00:05:07,206 --> 00:05:10,076 >> Jack: I had to say something to get through to her. 105 00:05:10,143 --> 00:05:11,277 >> Diane: I am... 106 00:05:11,344 --> 00:05:15,114 I am just so touched that you'd stand up for me that way. 107 00:05:15,181 --> 00:05:19,719 I hope you know it means everything to me. 108 00:05:19,786 --> 00:05:22,255 >> Kyle: Am I interrupting something? 109 00:05:35,001 --> 00:05:38,271 >> Ashley: So, I walk in, and right here stands Diane, all 110 00:05:38,337 --> 00:05:40,106 teary-eyed, embracing Jack like he's her 111 00:05:40,173 --> 00:05:41,407 knight in shining armor. 112 00:05:41,474 --> 00:05:43,676 I'm telling you right now, I wanted to throw up. 113 00:05:43,743 --> 00:05:45,144 >> Nikki: How can he keep falling for that? 114 00:05:45,211 --> 00:05:46,245 >> Ashley: I don't know! 115 00:05:46,312 --> 00:05:48,581 I asked him why he's so irrational where Diane's 116 00:05:48,648 --> 00:05:50,083 concerned. 117 00:05:50,149 --> 00:05:52,585 What he told me was shocking. 118 00:05:52,652 --> 00:05:53,553 >> Nikki: What? What did he say? 119 00:05:53,619 --> 00:05:57,056 >> Ashley: He said if I go to war with Diane, 120 00:05:57,123 --> 00:05:59,559 I go to war with him. 121 00:05:59,625 --> 00:06:00,560 >> Nikki: Really? 122 00:06:00,626 --> 00:06:01,928 >> Ashley: Yes. And he meant it. 123 00:06:01,994 --> 00:06:05,431 Absolutely, 100% -- he was vehement. 124 00:06:05,498 --> 00:06:07,600 >> Nikki: Well... 125 00:06:07,667 --> 00:06:11,771 I can certainly understand if this changes things for you. 126 00:06:11,838 --> 00:06:15,641 Are you going to walk away on our plan now? 127 00:06:15,708 --> 00:06:17,710 >> Ashley: Not a chance in hell. 128 00:06:21,314 --> 00:06:24,283 >> Sharon: You see, this is exactly what I'm talking about. 129 00:06:24,350 --> 00:06:26,285 You're turning this into something adversarial 130 00:06:26,352 --> 00:06:27,787 for no good reason. 131 00:06:27,854 --> 00:06:29,422 Billy is not playing the hero. 132 00:06:29,489 --> 00:06:32,325 He happened to be there when Chelsea was at her lowest point. 133 00:06:32,391 --> 00:06:34,227 And you should be grateful that he was there 134 00:06:34,293 --> 00:06:35,161 and stepped up for her. 135 00:06:35,228 --> 00:06:37,296 >> Adam: Sure. I am grateful. 136 00:06:37,363 --> 00:06:41,734 I told him that -- more than once, actually. 137 00:06:41,801 --> 00:06:43,936 >> Sharon: Okay, well, Chelsea has come to rely on Billy, 138 00:06:44,003 --> 00:06:48,474 and I'm glad that she has the extra support. 139 00:06:48,541 --> 00:06:51,410 >> Adam: Chelsea and I, we share a child, okay? 140 00:06:51,477 --> 00:06:54,180 My focus isn't just on Chelsea's well-being here. 141 00:06:54,247 --> 00:06:56,682 I'm trying to help Connor navigate an incredibly 142 00:06:56,749 --> 00:06:58,017 difficult situation. 143 00:06:58,084 --> 00:07:01,120 And we should be working on this together, as parents. 144 00:07:01,187 --> 00:07:03,589 >> Sharon: I couldn't agree more. 145 00:07:03,656 --> 00:07:05,691 Listen to what I'm saying here, okay? 146 00:07:05,758 --> 00:07:08,294 I'm not taking sides between you and Billy. 147 00:07:08,361 --> 00:07:09,962 >> Adam: It sure feels that way. 148 00:07:10,029 --> 00:07:11,831 >> Sharon: Under the circumstances, the only person's 149 00:07:11,898 --> 00:07:14,167 side I'm on right now is Chelsea's. 150 00:07:14,233 --> 00:07:17,136 So, please don't make this about you and your feelings 151 00:07:17,203 --> 00:07:19,872 and your history with Billy, because that'll just make things 152 00:07:19,939 --> 00:07:22,975 more complicated for Chelsea at a fragile time. 153 00:07:23,042 --> 00:07:25,044 I know she's gotten better, but she's still trying to find 154 00:07:25,111 --> 00:07:26,212 her footing. 155 00:07:26,279 --> 00:07:28,848 She has a long way to go, and, honestly, you tend to blur 156 00:07:28,915 --> 00:07:31,684 the line sometimes. 157 00:07:31,751 --> 00:07:34,487 >> Adam: And Billy doesn't? 158 00:07:36,656 --> 00:07:38,257 >> Lily: Okay, well, I guess I'll get us a table, then. 159 00:07:38,324 --> 00:07:40,459 >> Billy: I'll just be one minute. 160 00:07:40,526 --> 00:07:42,461 >> Daniel: So, it's looking more and more likely like I'll be 161 00:07:42,528 --> 00:07:43,763 sticking around town. 162 00:07:43,830 --> 00:07:45,031 >> Phyllis: Yes! Yes. 163 00:07:45,097 --> 00:07:46,933 That's the greatest news I've heard all day. 164 00:07:46,999 --> 00:07:47,900 >> Lily: Hello. 165 00:07:47,967 --> 00:07:48,701 >> Daniel: Lily. 166 00:07:48,768 --> 00:07:50,203 >> Phyllis: Hey, you want to join us? 167 00:07:50,269 --> 00:07:51,337 >> Summer: It's good to see you. 168 00:07:51,404 --> 00:07:53,406 Is Billy with you? 169 00:07:53,472 --> 00:07:54,207 >> Lily: Uh, yeah. 170 00:07:54,273 --> 00:07:55,374 He just -- he's -- he'll be right in. 171 00:07:55,441 --> 00:08:07,086 He had to take care of something. 172 00:08:07,153 --> 00:08:08,421 >> Billy: Come on, Chelsea. 173 00:08:08,487 --> 00:08:10,756 Pick up. 174 00:08:17,697 --> 00:08:22,869 [ Door opens ] >> Chelsea: Hey. 175 00:08:22,935 --> 00:08:24,470 What's wrong? 176 00:08:24,537 --> 00:08:25,805 >> Connor: Nothing. I'm fine. 177 00:08:25,872 --> 00:08:28,174 >> Chelsea: Connor, stop, please. 178 00:08:28,241 --> 00:08:29,475 Come here. 179 00:08:29,542 --> 00:08:31,043 I can see something's troubling you. 180 00:08:31,110 --> 00:08:33,646 I'd like you to tell me what it is. 181 00:08:33,713 --> 00:08:35,648 >> Connor: It doesn't matter. 182 00:08:35,715 --> 00:08:37,950 >> Chelsea: Hey, we said no more secrets. 183 00:08:38,017 --> 00:08:41,454 You can tell me anything. 184 00:08:41,520 --> 00:08:43,923 >> Connor: I got into a fight at school. 185 00:08:43,990 --> 00:08:44,624 >> Chelsea: What? 186 00:08:44,690 --> 00:08:46,459 Why would you do that? 187 00:08:46,525 --> 00:08:47,727 >> Connor: I had to, Mom. 188 00:08:47,793 --> 00:08:49,896 >> Chelsea: Connor, we have discussed this. 189 00:08:49,962 --> 00:08:51,998 Violence does not solve anything. 190 00:08:52,064 --> 00:08:54,166 >> Connor: But I couldn't let anyone get away with calling you 191 00:08:54,233 --> 00:08:56,235 crazy. 192 00:09:05,778 --> 00:09:07,380 >> Diane: Your father and I were discussing 193 00:09:07,446 --> 00:09:10,182 a disturbing situation. 194 00:09:10,249 --> 00:09:12,151 >> Kyle: What happened now? 195 00:09:12,218 --> 00:09:14,754 >> Diane: Phyllis, Nikki, and Ashley have upped their attacks 196 00:09:14,820 --> 00:09:15,688 against me. 197 00:09:15,755 --> 00:09:17,089 >> Jack: The situation has become untenable. 198 00:09:17,156 --> 00:09:18,291 >> Kyle: Up their attacks? 199 00:09:18,357 --> 00:09:21,260 How? 200 00:09:21,327 --> 00:09:23,095 >> Diane: Kyle, there's something you need to know 201 00:09:23,162 --> 00:09:26,465 because you don't have the complete picture. 202 00:09:26,532 --> 00:09:30,569 Uh, Jack, could we borrow your office for a few minutes? 203 00:09:30,636 --> 00:09:32,571 >> Jack: Feel free. Go ahead. 204 00:09:44,250 --> 00:09:46,652 >> Kyle: Okay, Mom. 205 00:09:46,719 --> 00:09:49,422 What's this about? 206 00:09:49,488 --> 00:09:52,858 >> Diane: Tucker and me. 207 00:09:52,925 --> 00:09:55,962 There's something you don't know about the deal he offered me 208 00:09:56,028 --> 00:09:58,931 in exchange for information about Allie. 209 00:09:58,998 --> 00:10:02,201 >> Kyle: You said he wanted you to monitor Ashley's personal 210 00:10:02,268 --> 00:10:08,074 life, her comings and goings, and report back to him, right? 211 00:10:08,140 --> 00:10:11,143 >> Diane: Yes, but that's only part of it. 212 00:10:11,210 --> 00:10:14,747 It's entirely possible that Tucker is sincerely trying 213 00:10:14,814 --> 00:10:17,616 to rekindle his relationship with Ashley, 214 00:10:17,683 --> 00:10:20,152 but I can't say that for sure. 215 00:10:20,219 --> 00:10:25,791 What I do know for certain is that he has another goal, 216 00:10:25,858 --> 00:10:30,129 to take over Jabot. 217 00:10:30,196 --> 00:10:33,699 >> Kyle: Well, I can't say I'm all that surprised, 218 00:10:33,766 --> 00:10:36,068 but what does that have to do with the other part 219 00:10:36,135 --> 00:10:38,904 of your deal? 220 00:10:38,971 --> 00:10:42,308 >> Diane: Tucker wanted me to access Jabot's financial 221 00:10:42,375 --> 00:10:44,343 information and give it to him. 222 00:10:44,410 --> 00:10:45,277 >> Kyle: What? 223 00:10:45,344 --> 00:10:47,346 >> Diane: But, Kyle, I swear I didn't do it, 224 00:10:47,413 --> 00:10:49,515 and I never intended to do it. 225 00:10:53,519 --> 00:10:56,455 >> Phyllis: So, Lily, how's my hotel? 226 00:10:56,522 --> 00:10:58,024 How's it doing? 227 00:10:58,090 --> 00:10:59,992 Is it lucrative for you? 228 00:11:00,059 --> 00:11:03,729 >> Lily: Well, it's too early to tell, but we have big plans. 229 00:11:03,796 --> 00:11:05,898 >> Phyllis: Oh, good, good. 230 00:11:05,965 --> 00:11:08,934 Well, will these plans be affected by all the changes 231 00:11:09,001 --> 00:11:11,670 at Chancellor-Winters? 232 00:11:11,737 --> 00:11:16,075 >> Lily: Uh [laughs] what are you referring to? 233 00:11:16,142 --> 00:11:19,812 >> Phyllis: Well, I know that Nate jumped ship, and he took 234 00:11:19,879 --> 00:11:23,115 Sally Spectra's job at Newman Media. 235 00:11:23,182 --> 00:11:25,151 >> Summer: Can't say I was even a little bit upset to hear 236 00:11:25,217 --> 00:11:26,118 about her getting fired. 237 00:11:26,185 --> 00:11:27,686 >> Phyllis: Uh-huh. 238 00:11:27,753 --> 00:11:29,655 There's a little justice in the world. 239 00:11:29,722 --> 00:11:31,257 >> Daniel: I'm thinking you two are going to have to fill me in 240 00:11:31,323 --> 00:11:32,491 on who this Sally person is. 241 00:11:32,558 --> 00:11:34,160 >> Phyllis: No, we don't need to. 242 00:11:34,226 --> 00:11:34,660 Trust me. 243 00:11:34,727 --> 00:11:35,895 >> Summer: Mnh-mnh. 244 00:11:35,961 --> 00:11:37,196 >> Phyllis: The only reason she got the job at Newman Media is 245 00:11:37,263 --> 00:11:40,066 because she was sleeping with Adam. 246 00:11:40,132 --> 00:11:41,934 >> Daniel: So, you're telling me to steer clear? 247 00:11:42,001 --> 00:11:44,170 >> Phyllis: Yeah, very clear. 248 00:11:44,236 --> 00:11:46,172 We don't need to talk about her, though. 249 00:11:46,238 --> 00:11:48,074 Ugh! 250 00:11:48,140 --> 00:11:52,745 Hey, I also heard something else, that Billy might be 251 00:11:52,812 --> 00:11:55,581 leaving Chancellor-Winters. 252 00:11:55,648 --> 00:11:56,415 >> Lily: Wow. 253 00:11:56,482 --> 00:11:58,150 [ Laughs ] Where are you getting 254 00:11:58,217 --> 00:11:59,685 all this information from? 255 00:11:59,752 --> 00:12:01,287 >> Phyllis: I heard it from Ashley, who heard it from 256 00:12:01,353 --> 00:12:03,289 Tucker McCall. 257 00:12:03,355 --> 00:12:04,690 >> Lily: Right. Okay. 258 00:12:04,757 --> 00:12:07,493 Well, yes, we have a lot of changes happening, 259 00:12:07,560 --> 00:12:11,197 but we are stronger than ever. 260 00:12:11,263 --> 00:12:12,598 >> Phyllis: That's great. 261 00:12:12,665 --> 00:12:14,567 That's a good P.R. answer. 262 00:12:14,633 --> 00:12:15,701 Good for you. 263 00:12:15,768 --> 00:12:19,205 >> Lily: [ Laughs ] >> Billy: Hey, Chelsea, it's me. 264 00:12:22,408 --> 00:12:25,611 Just checking in, making sure you're doing okay. 265 00:12:25,678 --> 00:12:27,980 I know I'm being a pest, but hopefully you're used to it 266 00:12:28,047 --> 00:12:29,181 by now. 267 00:12:29,248 --> 00:12:30,082 Alright. 268 00:12:30,149 --> 00:12:31,650 Call me back when you get a chance, okay? 269 00:12:31,717 --> 00:12:34,019 Thanks. 270 00:12:38,624 --> 00:12:41,527 >> Sharon: I really don't see how Billy is blurring any lines. 271 00:12:41,594 --> 00:12:44,697 He and Chelsea have been friends for a long time. 272 00:12:44,763 --> 00:12:46,699 >> Adam: Yeah, but he's also Johnny's father, Sharon. 273 00:12:46,765 --> 00:12:49,235 And her issues didn't start until she became 274 00:12:49,301 --> 00:12:52,338 determined to tell Johnny that she was his biological mother. 275 00:12:52,404 --> 00:12:55,541 >> Sharon: Well, that may be a symptom of her problems, 276 00:12:55,608 --> 00:12:58,511 not necessarily the root cause. 277 00:12:58,577 --> 00:13:00,479 >> Adam: Okay, I don't know what difference it makes. 278 00:13:00,546 --> 00:13:05,017 I just know that Johnny is still a very painful topic for her. 279 00:13:05,084 --> 00:13:06,485 >> Sharon: Well, I don't know. 280 00:13:06,552 --> 00:13:10,389 They had a really friendly chat on Thanksgiving. 281 00:13:10,456 --> 00:13:13,159 >> Adam: That's great. 282 00:13:13,225 --> 00:13:16,629 I'm sure that just made things even murkier. 283 00:13:16,695 --> 00:13:19,165 And I'm sure Chelsea credited Billy for that. 284 00:13:19,231 --> 00:13:21,867 >> Sharon: I don't know if that's true. 285 00:13:21,934 --> 00:13:24,870 She knows that Billy left it up to Johnny to decide whether he 286 00:13:24,937 --> 00:13:28,374 wanted to have contact with her. 287 00:13:28,440 --> 00:13:31,177 >> Adam: Well, he seems to be taking a hands-off approach 288 00:13:31,243 --> 00:13:32,344 when it comes to his kid. 289 00:13:32,411 --> 00:13:34,647 Really wish he would do that with Chelsea 290 00:13:34,713 --> 00:13:37,416 instead of convincing her that she should be dependent on him. 291 00:13:37,483 --> 00:13:40,619 >> Sharon: You almost sound jealous. 292 00:13:40,686 --> 00:13:43,389 >> Adam: No, I'm not at all. 293 00:13:43,455 --> 00:13:44,723 Okay? 294 00:13:44,790 --> 00:13:46,525 And don't act like I'm the only one who has a problem 295 00:13:46,592 --> 00:13:47,726 with this dynamic. 296 00:13:47,793 --> 00:13:49,962 I know Chelsea just talked to Lily 297 00:13:50,029 --> 00:13:52,831 because I assume that Billy's girlfriend is just as concerned 298 00:13:52,898 --> 00:13:55,434 as I am about the situation. 299 00:13:55,501 --> 00:14:00,739 >> Sharon: All I know is that conversation was Chelsea's idea. 300 00:14:00,806 --> 00:14:03,242 >> Adam: Okay, well, in that case, I'm not going to be 301 00:14:03,309 --> 00:14:04,476 delayed any longer. 302 00:14:04,543 --> 00:14:06,212 I'm going to go talk to her, and I'm gonna see what's going on, 303 00:14:06,278 --> 00:14:09,081 Sharon. 304 00:14:14,753 --> 00:14:16,889 >> Chelsea: Alright. 305 00:14:16,956 --> 00:14:18,657 Tell me what happened. 306 00:14:18,724 --> 00:14:22,461 How did this other kid know about me? 307 00:14:22,528 --> 00:14:25,231 >> Connor: Johnny and I were talking about all the stuff 308 00:14:25,297 --> 00:14:27,199 that's been going on. 309 00:14:27,266 --> 00:14:30,936 It was private, away from everyone else. 310 00:14:31,003 --> 00:14:33,639 This guy somehow overheard us. 311 00:14:33,706 --> 00:14:36,208 He's a jerk, a bully. 312 00:14:36,275 --> 00:14:38,210 And he jumped in and started saying all this mean stuff about 313 00:14:38,277 --> 00:14:39,178 you. 314 00:14:39,245 --> 00:14:42,948 I had to make him stop. 315 00:14:43,015 --> 00:14:46,552 >> Chelsea: Well, I'm sure that was very upsetting to hear. 316 00:14:46,619 --> 00:14:48,754 These things have a way of just getting out, and people 317 00:14:48,821 --> 00:14:49,755 handle things differently. 318 00:14:49,822 --> 00:14:53,659 You know, some people are kind and understanding. 319 00:14:53,726 --> 00:14:55,327 Some others... 320 00:14:55,394 --> 00:14:57,663 >> Connor: Are just mean. 321 00:14:57,730 --> 00:15:02,101 >> Chelsea: Yeah. 322 00:15:02,167 --> 00:15:05,104 I'm not going to justify what this little boy said 323 00:15:05,170 --> 00:15:07,606 because, who knows, maybe he's got problems at home. 324 00:15:07,673 --> 00:15:10,509 Maybe he's just a jerk. 325 00:15:10,576 --> 00:15:11,610 One thing I do know for certain. 326 00:15:11,677 --> 00:15:13,979 He was just trying to make you feel bad. 327 00:15:14,046 --> 00:15:17,049 He was just trying to force you, push you to defend your mom. 328 00:15:17,116 --> 00:15:21,220 But you never have to do that, not for one second. 329 00:15:21,287 --> 00:15:23,822 >> Connor: So, you want me to let them say terrible things 330 00:15:23,889 --> 00:15:26,258 about you? 331 00:15:26,325 --> 00:15:29,528 >> Chelsea: Connor, there's something I need you to 332 00:15:29,595 --> 00:15:31,730 understand. 333 00:15:31,797 --> 00:15:35,334 I'm not ashamed about what I'm going through. 334 00:15:35,401 --> 00:15:38,871 I can't be because being ashamed is what stopped me from 335 00:15:38,937 --> 00:15:40,139 getting help sooner. 336 00:15:40,205 --> 00:15:44,209 And that made things a lot worse for me. 337 00:15:44,276 --> 00:15:47,046 >> Connor: But you're better now, right? 338 00:15:47,112 --> 00:15:48,781 >> Chelsea: I am. 339 00:15:48,847 --> 00:15:52,184 But I still have an illness. 340 00:15:52,251 --> 00:15:53,686 And I'm getting treatment. 341 00:15:53,752 --> 00:15:57,289 But it's a process. 342 00:15:57,356 --> 00:15:58,123 I'm sorry. 343 00:15:58,190 --> 00:16:00,926 I'm sorry you have to go through this. 344 00:16:00,993 --> 00:16:03,762 No one wants to feel weird or different at school, but I 345 00:16:03,829 --> 00:16:05,664 will promise you one thing. 346 00:16:05,731 --> 00:16:09,068 Every kid, every family, they all have their stuff. 347 00:16:09,134 --> 00:16:09,735 >> Connor: All of them? 348 00:16:09,802 --> 00:16:10,703 >> Chelsea: Yes! 349 00:16:10,769 --> 00:16:11,570 Oh, yes. 350 00:16:11,637 --> 00:16:13,072 Everyone's carrying some kind of stress 351 00:16:13,138 --> 00:16:15,741 or some kind of embarrassment. 352 00:16:15,808 --> 00:16:17,710 And that's what the bullies, they zero in on that. 353 00:16:17,776 --> 00:16:19,912 You know, they look for those vulnerable spots 354 00:16:19,978 --> 00:16:22,648 to make you feel bad, to goad you into fighting. 355 00:16:22,715 --> 00:16:25,250 But we don't need to fall for it. 356 00:16:25,317 --> 00:16:28,554 >> Connor: But what if it does hurt? 357 00:16:28,620 --> 00:16:31,156 What am I supposed to do then? 358 00:16:31,223 --> 00:16:34,059 >> Chelsea: If you're feeling sad or feeling angry, come talk 359 00:16:34,126 --> 00:16:35,694 to me. 360 00:16:35,761 --> 00:16:37,262 Or you can talk to your dad, or you can talk to your 361 00:16:37,329 --> 00:16:40,632 counselor at school. 362 00:16:40,699 --> 00:16:43,168 You understand? 363 00:16:43,235 --> 00:16:46,638 >> Connor: Yeah, I guess so. 364 00:16:46,705 --> 00:16:52,745 >> Chelsea: Connor, I need you to know I love you so much, 365 00:16:52,811 --> 00:16:55,280 and I am getting better. 366 00:16:55,347 --> 00:16:58,784 And I love that you want to protect me. 367 00:16:58,851 --> 00:17:00,853 But it's not your job. 368 00:17:02,187 --> 00:17:06,525 [ Knock on door ] >> Adam: Chelsea, it's me. 369 00:17:06,592 --> 00:17:17,136 >> Chelsea: No more secrets, okay? 370 00:17:17,202 --> 00:17:18,270 >> Adam: Hi, Connor. 371 00:17:18,337 --> 00:17:26,812 I didn't realize school was out already. 372 00:17:26,879 --> 00:17:28,280 Um, what happened? 373 00:17:28,347 --> 00:17:33,385 >> Chelsea: We need to have a talk...as a family. 374 00:17:44,329 --> 00:17:47,199 >> Diane: I only pretended to accept Tucker's terms. 375 00:17:47,266 --> 00:17:49,668 My plan was to set a trap for him and then stop him 376 00:17:49,735 --> 00:17:52,771 in his tracks and reveal what he was really up to. 377 00:17:52,838 --> 00:17:56,241 But then I quickly realized that I was in over my head. 378 00:17:56,308 --> 00:17:58,377 And I have since told your father the truth 379 00:17:58,444 --> 00:17:59,511 about all of this. 380 00:17:59,578 --> 00:18:01,413 >> Jack: Once she told me what Tucker was trying to do, 381 00:18:01,480 --> 00:18:03,248 I confronted him personally. 382 00:18:03,315 --> 00:18:04,516 I came away thinking, "She's right. 383 00:18:04,583 --> 00:18:06,618 He's coming after Jabot." 384 00:18:06,685 --> 00:18:09,288 >> Diane: As soon as Tucker realized I wasn't going along 385 00:18:09,354 --> 00:18:11,690 with his plan, he told Ashley all about my 386 00:18:11,757 --> 00:18:15,294 relationship with Jeremy Stark, which I'm sure she couldn't wait 387 00:18:15,360 --> 00:18:17,162 to share with Nikki and Phyllis. 388 00:18:17,229 --> 00:18:18,330 >> Kyle: So, now they know. 389 00:18:18,397 --> 00:18:20,265 They can add it to all the other bad things 390 00:18:20,332 --> 00:18:22,367 they already know about you. 391 00:18:22,434 --> 00:18:24,369 Is it really that big of a deal? 392 00:18:24,436 --> 00:18:27,306 >> Diane: Kyle, I don't care what these women think about me. 393 00:18:27,372 --> 00:18:29,775 Nothing will ever change their minds. 394 00:18:29,842 --> 00:18:31,910 What I'm worried about is what they're going to do 395 00:18:31,977 --> 00:18:34,613 with all this information now that Jeremy Stark 396 00:18:34,680 --> 00:18:36,915 has been released from prison. 397 00:18:41,453 --> 00:18:45,190 >> Nikki: I know how important your relationship with Jack is. 398 00:18:45,257 --> 00:18:47,659 Are you sure you want to continue with our efforts 399 00:18:47,726 --> 00:18:50,295 to get rid of Diane, knowing how he feels about it? 400 00:18:50,362 --> 00:18:52,564 >> Ashley: It's because I care so much for my brother 401 00:18:52,631 --> 00:18:54,833 that I'm not going to back down, because I will not let him 402 00:18:54,900 --> 00:18:57,169 get manipulated by Diane again. 403 00:18:57,236 --> 00:18:59,838 I think she has him envisioning some kind of a future together. 404 00:18:59,905 --> 00:19:01,206 I don't know. 405 00:19:01,273 --> 00:19:03,542 But that would never happen because she hasn't changed, 406 00:19:03,609 --> 00:19:04,176 right? 407 00:19:04,243 --> 00:19:05,310 And she never will change. 408 00:19:05,377 --> 00:19:06,245 >> Nikki: Oh, no. 409 00:19:06,311 --> 00:19:07,980 She's still the same lying, conniving person 410 00:19:08,046 --> 00:19:08,580 she's always been. 411 00:19:08,647 --> 00:19:09,648 >> Ashley: Exactly. 412 00:19:09,715 --> 00:19:11,450 And that's why I'm more determined than ever to make 413 00:19:11,517 --> 00:19:13,619 sure she gets out of town before she could hurt anybody 414 00:19:13,685 --> 00:19:15,120 in my family again. 415 00:19:15,187 --> 00:19:17,789 But, Nikki, I think we need to be more careful, 416 00:19:17,856 --> 00:19:20,425 and we have to be more discreet. 417 00:19:20,492 --> 00:19:24,162 >> Nikki: Well, Phyllis had the idea of reaching out to 418 00:19:24,229 --> 00:19:27,099 Jeremy Stark now that he's out of prison. 419 00:19:27,165 --> 00:19:30,002 She thinks that she can plant the idea 420 00:19:30,068 --> 00:19:34,072 that Diane plotted with the feds to get him arrested. 421 00:19:34,139 --> 00:19:35,307 >> Ashley: He's dangerous. 422 00:19:35,374 --> 00:19:37,876 I mean, are you sure that we want to be in direct contact 423 00:19:37,943 --> 00:19:39,945 with a man like that? 424 00:19:42,414 --> 00:19:45,851 >> Adam: He said that to you? 425 00:19:45,918 --> 00:19:46,952 Who is this kid, Connor? 426 00:19:47,019 --> 00:19:48,487 What's his name? 427 00:19:48,554 --> 00:19:49,821 >> Chelsea: Adam. 428 00:19:49,888 --> 00:19:51,356 Calm down. 429 00:19:51,423 --> 00:19:54,326 We can call the school together later and figure out 430 00:19:54,393 --> 00:19:56,395 how to handle this, if that's what we decide 431 00:19:56,461 --> 00:19:59,097 to do together as a family. 432 00:19:59,164 --> 00:20:01,099 >> Connor: So, I could have a say in this? 433 00:20:01,166 --> 00:20:02,868 >> Chelsea: Well, I promise you, it could be a choice 434 00:20:02,935 --> 00:20:04,036 we all make together. 435 00:20:04,102 --> 00:20:06,271 But in the meantime, I need you to focus on your classes. 436 00:20:06,338 --> 00:20:08,840 So, don't you have any homework? 437 00:20:08,907 --> 00:20:09,474 >> Connor: A little. 438 00:20:09,541 --> 00:20:10,642 >> Chelsea: Yeah. 439 00:20:10,709 --> 00:20:12,210 So, why don't you go to your room and get started on that, 440 00:20:12,277 --> 00:20:13,412 okay? 441 00:20:13,478 --> 00:20:14,846 >> Connor: You and Dad want to talk without me around, right? 442 00:20:14,913 --> 00:20:17,616 >> Chelsea: Yes. 443 00:20:17,683 --> 00:20:19,618 My brilliant son, you're absolutely right. 444 00:20:19,685 --> 00:20:21,119 So go -- homework. 445 00:20:21,186 --> 00:20:23,188 >> Connor: [ Sighs ] >> Adam: We have to pull him 446 00:20:36,602 --> 00:20:40,572 out of that school now, or that kid has to be expelled. 447 00:20:40,639 --> 00:20:42,774 Those are the only two options. 448 00:20:52,184 --> 00:20:54,553 >> "The Young and the Restless" will continue. 449 00:21:13,005 --> 00:21:13,939 >> Phyllis: Thank you. 450 00:21:14,006 --> 00:21:15,207 >> Summer: Thanks. 451 00:21:15,273 --> 00:21:17,242 >> Lily: Thank you. 452 00:21:17,309 --> 00:21:18,510 >> Phyllis: So, yeah. 453 00:21:18,577 --> 00:21:20,145 [ Laughs ] >> Billy: Well, well, well. 454 00:21:20,212 --> 00:21:21,446 This looks like a party. 455 00:21:21,513 --> 00:21:23,482 >> Summer: Hey, why don't you grab a seat? 456 00:21:23,548 --> 00:21:24,383 >> Billy: Yeah. 457 00:21:24,449 --> 00:21:28,820 Thank you very much. 458 00:21:28,887 --> 00:21:32,724 >> Phyllis: So, we were just talking about business with 459 00:21:32,791 --> 00:21:33,992 Lily. 460 00:21:34,059 --> 00:21:37,029 I hear that you're leaving Chancellor-Winters. 461 00:21:37,095 --> 00:21:39,564 Why would you want to leave such a great job? 462 00:21:39,631 --> 00:21:41,033 >> Lily: The news gets around. 463 00:21:41,099 --> 00:21:44,169 >> Billy: Yeah, it does. 464 00:21:44,236 --> 00:21:46,672 Um, I have decided to walk away from Chancellor-Winters 465 00:21:46,738 --> 00:21:48,940 for personal reasons. 466 00:21:49,007 --> 00:21:53,178 But I'll always support Lily because I believe in her. 467 00:21:53,245 --> 00:21:56,915 >> Lily: Speaking of being supportive, Daniel just pitched 468 00:21:56,982 --> 00:21:59,151 an amazing idea to Chancellor-Winters today, 469 00:21:59,217 --> 00:22:02,287 and we are in serious discussions to make it happen. 470 00:22:02,354 --> 00:22:03,155 >> Phyllis: Yay! 471 00:22:03,221 --> 00:22:04,289 >> Billy: That's great. 472 00:22:04,356 --> 00:22:06,058 Yeah, that happened fast. 473 00:22:06,124 --> 00:22:07,426 What's the project about again? 474 00:22:07,492 --> 00:22:09,661 >> Phyllis: Oh, you're not privy to all of those business 475 00:22:09,728 --> 00:22:16,134 discussions because you're leaving the company. 476 00:22:16,201 --> 00:22:19,071 >> Diane: I know Jeremy Stark. 477 00:22:19,137 --> 00:22:21,940 I have seen up close what's beneath his perfectly 478 00:22:22,007 --> 00:22:23,141 polished exterior. 479 00:22:23,208 --> 00:22:25,210 And it's not pretty. 480 00:22:25,277 --> 00:22:27,479 This is not me being paranoid. 481 00:22:27,546 --> 00:22:29,715 Nikki, Ashley, and Phyllis are putting us all 482 00:22:29,781 --> 00:22:31,450 in a very dangerous situation. 483 00:22:31,516 --> 00:22:33,518 >> Kyle: Mom, are you sure -- >> Diane: Trust me, Kyle. 484 00:22:33,585 --> 00:22:35,353 They are playing with fire. 485 00:22:35,420 --> 00:22:37,689 They have no idea what he's capable of, how -- 486 00:22:37,756 --> 00:22:40,926 how ruthless and cold-blooded he can be. 487 00:22:40,992 --> 00:22:43,261 [ Sighs ] You know, all three of those 488 00:22:43,328 --> 00:22:47,599 women, they think they've dealt with worse and that their money 489 00:22:47,666 --> 00:22:50,202 and their social status will give them control 490 00:22:50,268 --> 00:22:51,570 over what happens. 491 00:22:51,636 --> 00:22:53,004 But they're wrong. 492 00:22:53,071 --> 00:22:54,706 >> Kyle: You're making this guy out like he's some kind of 493 00:22:54,773 --> 00:22:56,942 monster. 494 00:22:57,008 --> 00:22:59,911 >> Diane: Because he is. 495 00:22:59,978 --> 00:23:06,485 None of you have any idea how abusive and unpredictable 496 00:23:06,551 --> 00:23:09,454 he can be. 497 00:23:09,521 --> 00:23:12,858 I-I am just so afraid of what's going to happen to me 498 00:23:12,924 --> 00:23:15,260 if he finds out that I betrayed him 499 00:23:15,327 --> 00:23:16,428 and that I sent him to prison. 500 00:23:16,495 --> 00:23:19,798 >> Kyle: You really think this man could hurt you? 501 00:23:19,865 --> 00:23:21,566 >> Diane: I know he could. 502 00:23:21,633 --> 00:23:25,337 Jeremy might have gone to prison for a white-collar crime, 503 00:23:25,403 --> 00:23:29,341 but money laundering was not the only thing he was guilty of. 504 00:23:29,407 --> 00:23:33,445 The feds just couldn't prove anything else. 505 00:23:33,512 --> 00:23:37,182 >> Kyle: So, there's a potentially violent felon after 506 00:23:37,249 --> 00:23:39,651 you. 507 00:23:39,718 --> 00:23:42,621 >> Diane: But not just me. 508 00:23:42,687 --> 00:23:45,590 If he's out for revenge, he knows that hurting the people 509 00:23:45,657 --> 00:23:50,395 I love would devastate me. 510 00:23:50,462 --> 00:23:53,031 And that means that you and Harrison are at risk. 511 00:23:53,098 --> 00:23:54,933 >> Kyle: Well, that man better not even contemplate hurting my 512 00:23:55,000 --> 00:23:55,834 son. 513 00:23:55,901 --> 00:23:57,469 >> Jack: Kyle, I know how bad this sounds. 514 00:23:57,536 --> 00:23:58,537 Don't worry. 515 00:23:58,603 --> 00:23:59,771 We will handle this together. 516 00:23:59,838 --> 00:24:00,939 >> Kyle: Yeah, damn right we will. 517 00:24:01,006 --> 00:24:03,008 >> Jack: And I will do everything necessary 518 00:24:03,074 --> 00:24:05,277 to protect your mother. 519 00:24:10,749 --> 00:24:12,150 >> Ashley: I don't know. 520 00:24:12,217 --> 00:24:15,020 I mean, it's one thing to scare Diane with the possibility that 521 00:24:15,086 --> 00:24:17,756 we're going to put it in Stark's head that she betrayed him. 522 00:24:17,823 --> 00:24:21,493 It's quite another to get involved with a known felon. 523 00:24:21,560 --> 00:24:24,095 I mean, Nikki, he was laundering money for somebody, 524 00:24:24,162 --> 00:24:27,566 and we have no idea what else he's been involved in. 525 00:24:27,632 --> 00:24:28,700 >> Nikki: Well, I agree. 526 00:24:28,767 --> 00:24:32,037 I mean, the last thing we want is to cause any real harm. 527 00:24:32,103 --> 00:24:34,172 We just want her to pack her things and get out of town. 528 00:24:34,239 --> 00:24:36,041 >> Ashley: Exactly, but she told me that he could come 529 00:24:36,107 --> 00:24:38,109 after my entire family. 530 00:24:38,176 --> 00:24:39,611 >> Nikki: Hmm. 531 00:24:39,678 --> 00:24:41,713 I don't know that I buy that. 532 00:24:41,780 --> 00:24:45,650 I think she's just desperate and will do or say anything she can 533 00:24:45,717 --> 00:24:47,786 to not have to leave Genoa City. 534 00:24:47,853 --> 00:24:50,555 The only thing that she cares about is protecting the inroads 535 00:24:50,622 --> 00:24:53,592 she's made with Kyle and Harrison and Jack. 536 00:24:53,658 --> 00:24:55,026 >> Ashley: Yeah, you're right. 537 00:24:55,093 --> 00:24:56,862 She will lie to get what she wants. 538 00:24:56,928 --> 00:24:58,396 That's for certain. 539 00:24:58,463 --> 00:25:01,333 >> Nikki: It is maddening to see her manipulate your brother. 540 00:25:01,399 --> 00:25:03,368 And you and I both know she's hoping that he's 541 00:25:03,435 --> 00:25:07,172 going to start looking at her as more than Kyle's mother. 542 00:25:07,239 --> 00:25:09,674 >> Ashley: She infiltrated Thanksgiving, Nikki. 543 00:25:09,741 --> 00:25:11,309 >> Nikki: [ Scoffs ] Talk about losing one's 544 00:25:11,376 --> 00:25:12,344 appetite. 545 00:25:12,410 --> 00:25:15,213 >> Ashley: I had to actually leave my own family's 546 00:25:15,280 --> 00:25:17,616 Thanksgiving-dinner table because I couldn't 547 00:25:17,682 --> 00:25:20,085 stand the sight of her trying to manipulate my family 548 00:25:20,151 --> 00:25:20,652 emotionally. 549 00:25:20,719 --> 00:25:21,887 You know what she said? 550 00:25:21,953 --> 00:25:25,523 She said she was grateful that we allowed her into our family. 551 00:25:25,590 --> 00:25:28,260 Clearly, I never got a vote. 552 00:25:28,326 --> 00:25:31,429 >> Nikki: Ashley, if we don't nip this in the bud, 553 00:25:31,496 --> 00:25:33,231 it's only going to get worse. 554 00:25:33,298 --> 00:25:35,166 She could end up living back here again. 555 00:25:35,233 --> 00:25:36,201 >> Ashley: Oh, no. 556 00:25:36,268 --> 00:25:37,135 That's not going to happen. 557 00:25:37,202 --> 00:25:38,270 This is my house, too. 558 00:25:38,336 --> 00:25:40,772 >> Nikki: Well, that's good, because with Stark 559 00:25:40,839 --> 00:25:43,008 out of prison now, who knows? 560 00:25:43,074 --> 00:25:46,044 I wouldn't be surprised if Diane used Harrison and the rest of 561 00:25:46,111 --> 00:25:47,979 your family to protect herself. 562 00:25:48,046 --> 00:25:51,616 >> Ashley: Yeah, She's actually putting us all at risk. 563 00:25:51,683 --> 00:25:55,787 >> Nikki: Well, it's really just the appearance of risk. 564 00:25:55,854 --> 00:25:59,190 I mean, Stark would only be concerned about Diane. 565 00:25:59,257 --> 00:26:01,059 I don't think he's going to go after anybody else. 566 00:26:01,126 --> 00:26:03,528 >> Ashley: Oh, I don't know. 567 00:26:03,595 --> 00:26:05,297 We can't be sure about that. 568 00:26:05,363 --> 00:26:08,900 You know, honestly, I don't want anybody to be in danger. 569 00:26:08,967 --> 00:26:11,136 Believe it or not, not even Diane. 570 00:26:11,202 --> 00:26:14,105 >> Nikki: I don't think that we have to worry about that. 571 00:26:14,172 --> 00:26:17,442 I mean, Victor and Jack would never let anything 572 00:26:17,509 --> 00:26:19,010 happen to their families. 573 00:26:19,077 --> 00:26:21,613 They would know how to deal with it. 574 00:26:21,680 --> 00:26:23,949 >> Ashley: But this was our plan, Nikki. 575 00:26:24,015 --> 00:26:25,050 So, what now? 576 00:26:25,116 --> 00:26:27,519 We just hand it over to them to do all the dirty work? 577 00:26:27,585 --> 00:26:30,956 That doesn't feel right to me. 578 00:26:31,022 --> 00:26:35,026 >> Nikki: Well, Ashley, I feel like you are walking away. 579 00:26:35,093 --> 00:26:36,795 Didn't you just say you were committed to do 580 00:26:36,861 --> 00:26:39,030 whatever it takes? 581 00:26:47,339 --> 00:26:49,274 >> Chelsea: Please keep your voice down. 582 00:26:49,341 --> 00:26:51,309 Connor can hear you. 583 00:26:51,376 --> 00:26:53,945 Adam, those are not our only options. 584 00:26:54,012 --> 00:26:55,180 >> Adam: Wait. 585 00:26:55,246 --> 00:26:57,549 Some punk is torturing our son, and what are we -- 586 00:26:57,615 --> 00:26:59,985 we're just supposed to sit here and accept it? 587 00:27:00,051 --> 00:27:00,852 "Boys will be boys"? 588 00:27:00,919 --> 00:27:03,488 No, Chelsea, that's not going to happen. 589 00:27:03,555 --> 00:27:05,390 >> Chelsea: Adam, It's not like this is anything new. 590 00:27:05,457 --> 00:27:07,525 The two of us, we've always been in the middle 591 00:27:07,592 --> 00:27:09,160 of the gossip, anyway. 592 00:27:09,227 --> 00:27:11,029 You know better than anybody you can't just pack it in 593 00:27:11,096 --> 00:27:13,264 and run away every time something like this happens. 594 00:27:13,331 --> 00:27:15,500 >> Adam: Okay, but we're talking about our son, Chelsea. 595 00:27:15,567 --> 00:27:18,269 We're talking about Connor and how this affects him. 596 00:27:18,336 --> 00:27:19,637 >> Chelsea: I realize that. 597 00:27:19,704 --> 00:27:21,806 And I hate this as much as you do. 598 00:27:21,873 --> 00:27:23,208 It makes me angry. 599 00:27:23,274 --> 00:27:24,876 It breaks my heart. 600 00:27:24,943 --> 00:27:27,278 I wish we could protect him from everything forever, 601 00:27:27,345 --> 00:27:28,713 but it's just not realistic. 602 00:27:28,780 --> 00:27:30,048 It's not life. 603 00:27:30,115 --> 00:27:31,583 That's not the way it goes. 604 00:27:31,649 --> 00:27:35,453 >> Adam: [ Sighs ] Okay, but we -- the least we can 605 00:27:35,520 --> 00:27:40,091 do is try to shield him from it as much as possible. 606 00:27:40,158 --> 00:27:42,660 >> Chelsea: I just think that that's very shortsighted. 607 00:27:42,727 --> 00:27:46,097 What we need to do is help Connor build confidence 608 00:27:46,164 --> 00:27:49,534 and strength to face these kind of things head on and 609 00:27:49,601 --> 00:27:52,504 not resort to using his fists. 610 00:27:52,570 --> 00:27:55,240 People behave badly for all sorts of reasons. 611 00:27:55,306 --> 00:27:57,308 It's part of being human. 612 00:28:02,981 --> 00:28:05,984 You know, it makes me sad. 613 00:28:06,051 --> 00:28:10,855 Someone's using me as a weapon to hurt our son. 614 00:28:10,922 --> 00:28:14,025 And of course I feel responsible. 615 00:28:14,092 --> 00:28:16,161 [ Sighs ] But we have to do better. 616 00:28:16,227 --> 00:28:20,231 We have to be better, because if we fall apart, 617 00:28:20,298 --> 00:28:23,134 if I fall apart, what chance does Connor have 618 00:28:23,201 --> 00:28:25,203 of getting through this? 619 00:28:28,373 --> 00:28:30,108 >> Kyle: Dad's right. 620 00:28:30,175 --> 00:28:31,242 You have nothing to worry about. 621 00:28:31,309 --> 00:28:34,145 And I promise I will be there to protect you, too. 622 00:28:34,212 --> 00:28:39,250 And between the two of us, you'll be safe from Stark. 623 00:28:39,317 --> 00:28:40,752 >> Diane: I can't tell you what it means to me 624 00:28:40,819 --> 00:28:44,089 to have the two of you standing by me like this. 625 00:28:44,155 --> 00:28:46,091 I hate that this is happening. 626 00:28:46,157 --> 00:28:48,793 I never wanted to bring trouble into our family, 627 00:28:48,860 --> 00:28:51,229 but it is just so wrong that those women are using 628 00:28:51,296 --> 00:28:52,130 my past as a weapon. 629 00:28:52,197 --> 00:28:53,064 >> Kyle: Look. 630 00:28:53,131 --> 00:28:54,999 I'm not going to let anything happen to you. 631 00:28:55,066 --> 00:28:56,401 Now, we need to come up with a plan 632 00:28:56,468 --> 00:28:58,903 and get control of the situation and make sure that Ashley, 633 00:28:58,970 --> 00:29:01,206 Nikki, and Phyllis don't actually reach out to Stark. 634 00:29:01,272 --> 00:29:02,807 >> Jack: Look, I want to believe they're bluffing. 635 00:29:02,874 --> 00:29:04,909 They're just trying to scare her out of town 636 00:29:04,976 --> 00:29:05,877 because of this threat. 637 00:29:05,944 --> 00:29:07,745 >> Kyle: Yeah, maybe that's true. 638 00:29:07,812 --> 00:29:09,547 But Mom didn't cut and run. 639 00:29:09,614 --> 00:29:11,649 >> Diane: No, and I made it perfectly clear that I wasn't 640 00:29:11,716 --> 00:29:14,252 going to, either. 641 00:29:14,319 --> 00:29:17,122 I will never abandon my family again. 642 00:29:17,188 --> 00:29:21,292 I made that mistake once, and it won't happen. 643 00:29:21,359 --> 00:29:23,361 But I don't want to put anyone else in danger. 644 00:29:23,428 --> 00:29:25,196 >> Kyle: You are not the one who who'd be putting anyone in 645 00:29:25,263 --> 00:29:26,364 danger. 646 00:29:26,431 --> 00:29:27,932 But we can't risk taking any chances. 647 00:29:27,999 --> 00:29:34,839 We need to let everyone know this isn't a damn game. 648 00:29:34,906 --> 00:29:36,541 >> Summer: Daniel, this is so cool. 649 00:29:36,608 --> 00:29:39,310 You knocked it out of the park on your first try. 650 00:29:39,377 --> 00:29:41,012 >> Phyllis: Like mother, like son. 651 00:29:41,079 --> 00:29:42,981 Entrepreneurship is in your blood. 652 00:29:43,047 --> 00:29:44,749 >> Daniel: Telling you, I'm trying to start a brand-new 653 00:29:44,816 --> 00:29:46,584 chapter in my life. 654 00:29:46,651 --> 00:29:48,820 >> Billy: You're still painting, though, right? 655 00:29:48,887 --> 00:29:52,490 Is it like an online gallery or something? 656 00:29:52,557 --> 00:29:54,726 >> Daniel: Let's just say that it is an idea that is still 657 00:29:54,792 --> 00:29:56,427 in its early stages. 658 00:29:56,494 --> 00:29:59,764 >> Summer: Well, I, for one, am dying to hear all about it. 659 00:29:59,831 --> 00:30:02,534 You have been so secretive since you got to town. 660 00:30:02,600 --> 00:30:04,669 Come on, give us a hint, at least. 661 00:30:04,736 --> 00:30:05,970 >> Lily: Well, no, no, no. 662 00:30:06,037 --> 00:30:09,440 We have to keep it under wraps for now. 663 00:30:09,507 --> 00:30:10,508 >> Summer: Okay. 664 00:30:10,575 --> 00:30:12,577 I guess I can be patient, especially since this 665 00:30:12,644 --> 00:30:16,047 project is going to keep you in town for a while. 666 00:30:16,114 --> 00:30:17,982 >> Billy: Yeah, I haven't heard anything about it. 667 00:30:18,049 --> 00:30:19,017 Lily hasn't mentioned it. 668 00:30:19,083 --> 00:30:20,585 >> Lily: Well, I didn't get a chance to tell you. 669 00:30:20,652 --> 00:30:23,488 You've been really busy with other things. 670 00:30:23,555 --> 00:30:26,558 >> Summer: [ Clears throat ] >> Phyllis: Well, we have 671 00:30:26,624 --> 00:30:29,160 to get back to work, right? 672 00:30:29,227 --> 00:30:33,298 Anyway, I don't have to say goodbye, because since you're 673 00:30:33,364 --> 00:30:37,035 sticking around, I'll see you soon! 674 00:30:37,101 --> 00:30:39,103 >> Summer: Oh, man, I am so excited that you're going to be 675 00:30:39,170 --> 00:30:40,371 living here. 676 00:30:40,438 --> 00:30:43,408 And I cannot wait to hear about what you're going to be working 677 00:30:43,474 --> 00:30:44,242 on. 678 00:30:44,309 --> 00:30:47,145 >> Daniel: Well, it's good to be home. 679 00:30:47,212 --> 00:30:47,812 >> Lily: Bye. 680 00:30:47,879 --> 00:30:49,781 >> Phyllis: Bye. 681 00:30:49,847 --> 00:30:50,782 >> Lily: Uh, excuse me. 682 00:30:50,848 --> 00:30:54,619 I have to take this. 683 00:30:54,686 --> 00:30:55,653 >> Daniel: Ahh. 684 00:30:55,720 --> 00:30:58,890 [ Laughs ] Got to say, man, a lot has 685 00:30:58,957 --> 00:31:01,226 changed since I left town. 686 00:31:01,292 --> 00:31:04,596 But you, my friend, you have not changed a bit. 687 00:31:04,662 --> 00:31:06,664 >> Billy: Meaning what? 688 00:31:15,006 --> 00:31:17,642 >> Daniel: I'm just saying that you're still the same guy 689 00:31:17,709 --> 00:31:20,612 that you were when I left town. 690 00:31:20,678 --> 00:31:21,846 >> Billy: Alright. 691 00:31:21,913 --> 00:31:23,314 Well, I'm not sure how to take that, but it kind of sounds like 692 00:31:23,381 --> 00:31:25,083 an insult. 693 00:31:25,149 --> 00:31:26,718 >> Daniel: Mnh-mnh. 694 00:31:26,784 --> 00:31:29,120 I'm talking about your decision to abruptly leave 695 00:31:29,187 --> 00:31:30,755 Chancellor-Winters. 696 00:31:30,822 --> 00:31:32,257 You walk out while they're in the middle 697 00:31:32,323 --> 00:31:33,358 of this big transition. 698 00:31:33,424 --> 00:31:36,294 I don't know what would cause you to make that choice 699 00:31:36,361 --> 00:31:38,863 other than, you know, that's just what you do. 700 00:31:38,930 --> 00:31:40,531 It's who you were. 701 00:31:40,598 --> 00:31:43,067 It was like a pattern, from what I can remember. 702 00:31:43,134 --> 00:31:47,438 And Lily, I mean, she doesn't seem all that thrilled. 703 00:31:47,505 --> 00:31:50,608 >> Billy: Well, how Lily feels is really none of your business. 704 00:31:50,675 --> 00:31:53,344 >> Daniel: Fair enough. 705 00:31:53,411 --> 00:31:54,979 Can I be honest? 706 00:31:55,046 --> 00:31:57,715 >> Billy: Yeah. Why stop now? 707 00:31:57,782 --> 00:31:58,816 >> Daniel: I got to tell you. 708 00:31:58,883 --> 00:32:00,918 I was more than a little surprised when I found out the 709 00:32:00,985 --> 00:32:05,089 two of you were a serious thing, especially after Cane, the way 710 00:32:05,156 --> 00:32:06,858 that whole mess turned out. 711 00:32:06,924 --> 00:32:09,560 I just thought that she would have opted for, I don't know, 712 00:32:09,627 --> 00:32:11,562 someone steadier, someone more reliable. 713 00:32:11,629 --> 00:32:16,801 But I guess old habits die hard, right? 714 00:32:16,868 --> 00:32:19,737 >> Lily: Hello. What did I miss? 715 00:32:25,476 --> 00:32:27,845 >> Chelsea: We have to show Connor we can handle this 716 00:32:27,912 --> 00:32:34,485 so he can learn how to handle it. 717 00:32:34,552 --> 00:32:36,321 >> Adam: You're right. 718 00:32:36,387 --> 00:32:41,459 I guess I just had a knee-jerk reaction. 719 00:32:41,526 --> 00:32:43,728 I'm sorry. 720 00:32:43,795 --> 00:32:45,797 I'm sorry. 721 00:32:51,169 --> 00:32:53,171 >> Chelsea: I'm just going to make Connor a snack. 722 00:33:08,219 --> 00:33:09,887 >> Kyle: I promise, Mom. 723 00:33:09,954 --> 00:33:11,089 We've got this. 724 00:33:11,155 --> 00:33:13,157 We're going to deal with it. 725 00:33:18,463 --> 00:33:24,001 >> Jack: [ Sighs ] >> Diane: Do you think I could 726 00:33:24,068 --> 00:33:26,871 take you to lunch as a way to thank you 727 00:33:26,938 --> 00:33:29,874 for your support? 728 00:33:31,943 --> 00:33:33,945 >> Jack: How about dinner? 729 00:33:43,921 --> 00:33:45,490 >> Kyle: Summer. 730 00:33:45,556 --> 00:33:46,357 We need to talk. 731 00:33:46,424 --> 00:33:47,525 >> Summer: What's going on? 732 00:33:47,592 --> 00:33:48,960 >> Kyle: The attacks on my mother have escalated to a point 733 00:33:49,026 --> 00:33:50,194 where it could get dangerous. 734 00:33:50,261 --> 00:33:52,463 >> Summer: Okay, I assume this is Diane's version of events. 735 00:33:52,530 --> 00:33:54,232 >> Kyle: Phyllis threatened my mother. 736 00:33:54,298 --> 00:33:56,801 She said that maniac Stark would come looking for if he thought 737 00:33:56,868 --> 00:33:57,969 that she ratted him out. 738 00:33:58,035 --> 00:33:59,036 Now he's out of prison. 739 00:33:59,103 --> 00:34:00,805 And if Phyllis puts a target on my mother's back -- 740 00:34:00,872 --> 00:34:01,906 >> Summer: Just slow down. 741 00:34:01,973 --> 00:34:03,808 We don't even know if my mom said any of that. 742 00:34:03,875 --> 00:34:07,178 And if she did, I'm sure she was just bluffing. 743 00:34:07,245 --> 00:34:09,881 Besides, if Diane didn't turn on him, there's got to be a way 744 00:34:09,947 --> 00:34:13,251 to prove that. 745 00:34:14,252 --> 00:34:17,155 Diane did it. 746 00:34:17,221 --> 00:34:18,089 Are you sure? 747 00:34:18,156 --> 00:34:19,457 Did she tell you this herself? 748 00:34:19,524 --> 00:34:23,694 >> Kyle: She swore Dad and me to secrecy for everyone's safety. 749 00:34:23,761 --> 00:34:25,463 >> Summer: I should have known about this the second that you 750 00:34:25,530 --> 00:34:26,130 and Jack did. 751 00:34:26,197 --> 00:34:27,198 This is my family, too. 752 00:34:27,265 --> 00:34:28,199 >> Kyle: You're right. 753 00:34:28,266 --> 00:34:29,767 I never should have agreed to keep it from you. 754 00:34:29,834 --> 00:34:31,436 And it's why I'm telling you now. 755 00:34:31,502 --> 00:34:34,138 But now you know why this war is out of control. 756 00:34:34,205 --> 00:34:38,242 Phyllis is at the center of it, along with Nikki and Ashley. 757 00:34:38,309 --> 00:34:39,477 I'm telling you, Summer. 758 00:34:39,544 --> 00:34:42,213 This has to stop now. 759 00:34:44,515 --> 00:34:46,851 >> Ashley: Nikki, nobody wants Diane out of here more than I 760 00:34:46,918 --> 00:34:49,153 do, absolutely nobody. 761 00:34:49,220 --> 00:34:51,322 But we have to think this through. 762 00:34:51,389 --> 00:34:54,358 What if Stark does go after Diane, and something 763 00:34:54,425 --> 00:34:56,260 happens to her as a result? 764 00:34:56,327 --> 00:34:58,763 >> Nikki: I just don't think anything like that will happen. 765 00:34:58,830 --> 00:35:01,532 >> Ashley: But you can't be 100% sure. 766 00:35:01,599 --> 00:35:04,268 What if we push him too far, and he becomes violent because of 767 00:35:04,335 --> 00:35:06,270 information that we provided? 768 00:35:06,337 --> 00:35:09,540 Information, by the way, that might not even be true. 769 00:35:09,607 --> 00:35:11,476 We're responsible. 770 00:35:11,542 --> 00:35:13,544 [ Knock on door ] 771 00:35:18,983 --> 00:35:21,919 >> Phyllis: Hey, it's done. Done! 772 00:35:21,986 --> 00:35:23,054 >> Ashley: What's done? 773 00:35:23,120 --> 00:35:25,857 >> Phyllis: I spoke to Stark -- anonymously, of course. 774 00:35:25,923 --> 00:35:28,125 >> Nikki: You spoke to him directly? 775 00:35:28,192 --> 00:35:29,527 >> Phyllis: I did. 776 00:35:29,594 --> 00:35:34,098 I told him that it was Diane who made a deal with the feds 777 00:35:34,165 --> 00:35:38,402 that ultimately landed him in prison. 778 00:35:40,438 --> 00:35:42,440 [ Laughs ] ♪♪ 779 00:35:55,586 --> 00:35:58,523 -- Captions by VITAC -- www.vitac.com 780 00:35:58,589 --> 00:36:01,526 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 781 00:36:01,592 --> 00:36:04,529 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 782 00:36:04,595 --> 00:36:07,598 ♪♪ ♪♪ 783 00:36:23,614 --> 00:36:26,617 ♪♪ ♪♪ 784 00:36:44,902 --> 00:36:49,407 ♪♪ >> Join us again for 785 00:36:49,473 --> 00:36:51,475 "The Young and the Restless."