1 00:00:02,001 --> 00:00:04,871 >> Abby: Hi. 2 00:00:04,938 --> 00:00:11,277 [ Sighs ] Hi. 3 00:00:11,344 --> 00:00:12,645 >> Lily: Hi. 4 00:00:12,712 --> 00:00:14,647 >> Abby: Uh, picking up food to go? 5 00:00:14,714 --> 00:00:16,049 >> Lily: Uh, yeah, I am. 6 00:00:16,116 --> 00:00:18,218 >> Abby: Do you want me to go check on your order? 7 00:00:18,284 --> 00:00:19,352 >> Lily: No, no, no, it's fine. 8 00:00:19,419 --> 00:00:20,854 They said it'd be ready in a few minutes. 9 00:00:20,920 --> 00:00:21,921 >> Abby: Oh. Let me guess. 10 00:00:21,988 --> 00:00:24,257 You are picking up food to bring back to the office 11 00:00:24,324 --> 00:00:26,393 because you're working overtime. 12 00:00:26,459 --> 00:00:28,661 >> Lily: [ Chuckles ] Yeah, well, there is a lot 13 00:00:28,728 --> 00:00:31,064 going on at Chancellor-Winters these days. 14 00:00:31,131 --> 00:00:35,168 >> Abby: How are you feeling about everything? 15 00:00:35,235 --> 00:00:38,271 >> Lily: Well, you were there when Devon said he's ready to go 16 00:00:38,338 --> 00:00:40,006 to court over this. 17 00:00:40,073 --> 00:00:44,677 >> Abby: [ Sighs ] >> Lily: What do you think 18 00:00:44,744 --> 00:00:45,779 about it? 19 00:00:45,845 --> 00:00:48,481 I mean, I know that you're loyal to Devon, and clearly 20 00:00:48,548 --> 00:00:51,084 he trusts you if he said it was fine for you to stay 21 00:00:51,151 --> 00:00:53,153 while we were chatting. 22 00:00:53,219 --> 00:00:55,355 >> It's probably because I know you both so well, and he didn't 23 00:00:55,422 --> 00:00:57,257 think it would do any harm. 24 00:00:57,323 --> 00:00:59,025 >> Lily: Yeah. 25 00:00:59,092 --> 00:01:02,395 Well, I just really felt like I found a win-win situation 26 00:01:02,462 --> 00:01:03,863 for us. 27 00:01:03,930 --> 00:01:07,767 I mean, he gets to keep the name and get paid handsomely, 28 00:01:07,834 --> 00:01:10,437 and we get to move forward with the IPO. 29 00:01:10,503 --> 00:01:13,072 anybody Clearly, Devon doesn't feel the same way about it. 30 00:01:13,139 --> 00:01:15,809 >> Lily: Yeah, but how do you feel about it? 31 00:01:15,875 --> 00:01:19,879 Because, I mean, you were very quiet during our conversation. 32 00:01:19,946 --> 00:01:28,621 Do you really think that Devon is making the right decision? 33 00:01:28,688 --> 00:01:32,459 [ Footsteps approaching ] >> Devon: Look who it is. 34 00:01:32,525 --> 00:01:35,228 >> Victoria: Hello, there, Devon. 35 00:01:35,295 --> 00:01:37,397 >> Devon: Hi, Victoria. 36 00:01:37,464 --> 00:01:40,800 >> Victoria: So, how are things going with the IPO? 37 00:01:40,867 --> 00:01:44,704 >> Devon: Uh, well, why would I want to talk about 38 00:01:44,771 --> 00:01:47,440 that with you after you tried to take my company? 39 00:01:47,507 --> 00:01:50,610 >> Victoria: I may have had some interest initially, but 40 00:01:50,677 --> 00:01:51,544 I've moved on. 41 00:01:51,611 --> 00:01:54,881 >> Devon: Oh, well, that's good to hear. 42 00:01:54,948 --> 00:01:56,282 You've been making some interesting choices 43 00:01:56,349 --> 00:01:57,550 lately at Newman Media. 44 00:01:57,617 --> 00:02:00,086 I hope you don't regret hiring Nate and Audra, since they both 45 00:02:00,153 --> 00:02:01,588 betrayed Chancellor-Winters. 46 00:02:01,654 --> 00:02:04,524 >> Victoria: I'm sorry there's a rift between you and Nate. 47 00:02:04,591 --> 00:02:05,525 >> Devon: Are you? 48 00:02:05,592 --> 00:02:07,227 >> Victoria: Yes, of course I am. 49 00:02:07,293 --> 00:02:10,163 I know how important family is, and I know how tricky 50 00:02:10,230 --> 00:02:12,065 family business can be. 51 00:02:12,131 --> 00:02:14,067 >> Devon: Bet you do. 52 00:02:14,133 --> 00:02:15,869 >> Victoria: Speaking of family, how are things going 53 00:02:15,935 --> 00:02:18,538 with Tucker? 54 00:02:20,874 --> 00:02:33,152 ♪♪ ♪♪ 55 00:02:33,219 --> 00:02:43,196 ♪♪ ♪♪ 56 00:02:43,263 --> 00:02:53,172 ♪♪ >> Daniel: Thank you. 57 00:02:53,239 --> 00:02:57,010 I'm willing to sit down with you, but anything we discuss 58 00:02:57,076 --> 00:02:59,379 regarding Omega Sphere is purely hypothetical. 59 00:02:59,445 --> 00:03:01,180 You know that I have a deal with Chancellor-Winters. 60 00:03:01,247 --> 00:03:01,881 >> Tucker: I do. 61 00:03:01,948 --> 00:03:03,049 I was gonna ask you about that. 62 00:03:03,116 --> 00:03:05,385 [ Clears throat ] What's the current status 63 00:03:05,451 --> 00:03:08,922 of your contract there, with their IPO on hold? 64 00:03:08,988 --> 00:03:11,124 >> Daniel: Should have a better idea in a week. 65 00:03:11,190 --> 00:03:13,359 >> Tucker: I admire your patience [Chuckles] and your 66 00:03:13,426 --> 00:03:17,664 loyalty, [Inhales deeply] especially to a company 67 00:03:17,730 --> 00:03:20,133 that seems so in flux. 68 00:03:20,199 --> 00:03:22,635 >> Daniel: Well, Lily is a dear and trusted friend. 69 00:03:22,702 --> 00:03:23,937 >> Tucker: Hmm. 70 00:03:24,003 --> 00:03:28,141 Yeah, but she can't know everything, right? 71 00:03:28,207 --> 00:03:31,411 And this is your vision, your future. 72 00:03:31,477 --> 00:03:34,380 It's a possible legacy move for you. 73 00:03:34,447 --> 00:03:39,018 Have you ever been involved in anything potentially this big? 74 00:03:39,085 --> 00:03:41,354 >> Daniel: Nothing of this scale when it comes to business. 75 00:03:41,421 --> 00:03:45,091 I was an artist, so I was painting, 76 00:03:45,158 --> 00:03:47,260 doing photography. 77 00:03:47,327 --> 00:03:50,663 These are all uncharted waters for me, Which is why I need to 78 00:03:50,730 --> 00:03:52,932 make sure that I align myself with someone that I trust 79 00:03:52,999 --> 00:03:53,766 completely. 80 00:03:53,833 --> 00:03:56,869 >> Tucker: You mean, someone unlike me. 81 00:03:56,936 --> 00:04:01,608 [ Laughs ] [ Glasses clink ] 82 00:04:01,674 --> 00:04:04,310 >> Diane: Hey, thank you for telling me about your 83 00:04:04,377 --> 00:04:05,612 conversation with Kyle. 84 00:04:05,678 --> 00:04:07,614 I need to speak to him now. 85 00:04:07,680 --> 00:04:10,450 You know, I just don't want his fears about us to fester. 86 00:04:10,516 --> 00:04:12,852 And if he felt the need to discuss them with you, 87 00:04:12,919 --> 00:04:15,555 then I should do the same with him. 88 00:04:15,622 --> 00:04:16,789 >> Jack: I'll call and tell him to join us. 89 00:04:16,856 --> 00:04:17,590 >> Diane: No, no, no, no. 90 00:04:17,657 --> 00:04:19,258 I should talk to him alone. 91 00:04:19,325 --> 00:04:22,695 I -- I want him to be able to speak his mind freely 92 00:04:22,762 --> 00:04:25,665 without worrying what your reaction would be or 93 00:04:25,732 --> 00:04:29,202 wondering if you were going to defend me or not. 94 00:04:29,268 --> 00:04:31,037 >> Jack: And we both know I would. 95 00:04:31,104 --> 00:04:32,672 >> Diane: [ Chuckles ] Yeah. 96 00:04:32,739 --> 00:04:36,943 This also is not a conversation for the office. 97 00:04:37,010 --> 00:04:38,778 >> Jack: Okay, you decide what's best. 98 00:04:38,845 --> 00:04:40,947 >> Diane: Yeah. 99 00:04:45,551 --> 00:04:48,054 Kyle. Hi. 100 00:04:48,121 --> 00:04:52,258 I was wondering if we could talk. 101 00:04:52,325 --> 00:04:55,628 Um, can you meet me at the house? 102 00:04:55,695 --> 00:04:59,465 >> Nick: As misguided as it is for Dad to try and create 103 00:04:59,532 --> 00:05:02,301 trouble for you at Jabot, It does seem like he wants 104 00:05:02,368 --> 00:05:07,640 to bring you back in the fold. 105 00:05:07,707 --> 00:05:08,608 Hey, is everything alright? 106 00:05:08,675 --> 00:05:09,509 >> Sally: Yeah, it's fine. 107 00:05:09,575 --> 00:05:12,845 >> Nick: Doesn't seem like that. 108 00:05:12,912 --> 00:05:15,948 >> Sally: I am more interested in what the two of you were 109 00:05:16,015 --> 00:05:18,351 discussing. 110 00:05:24,991 --> 00:05:28,061 >> Adam: Uh, my brother was just alerting me to a potential 111 00:05:28,127 --> 00:05:32,231 land mine set by our father, and I was about to thank him, 112 00:05:32,298 --> 00:05:36,402 even though his motives were potentially self-serving. 113 00:05:36,469 --> 00:05:39,338 >> Nick: Well, Adam, I just hope you can use the information 114 00:05:39,405 --> 00:05:41,574 regardless of why I shared it. 115 00:05:41,641 --> 00:05:42,842 SLY Well, I'm just relieved the two of you 116 00:05:42,909 --> 00:05:45,545 aren't battling each other -- at least, not now. 117 00:05:45,611 --> 00:05:48,614 >> Adam: Oh,no, we're not ready to throw a fist just yet. 118 00:05:48,681 --> 00:05:50,383 We are, um -- What are we doing? 119 00:05:50,450 --> 00:05:52,952 How would you characterize this, Nicholas? 120 00:05:53,019 --> 00:05:55,722 >> Nick: Just trying to keep our father from causing trouble. 121 00:05:55,788 --> 00:05:56,956 >> Sally: Hmm. Good. 122 00:05:57,023 --> 00:05:59,492 Uh, you know, I -- I've kind of lost my appetite. 123 00:05:59,559 --> 00:06:01,661 I-I should get going, but -- >> Adam: Hold on a second. 124 00:06:01,728 --> 00:06:05,198 Alright, you are not acting like yourself. 125 00:06:05,264 --> 00:06:07,366 What's -- What's wrong? 126 00:06:07,433 --> 00:06:09,068 >> Sally: It's nothing, I swear. 127 00:06:09,135 --> 00:06:11,404 You know, I just have a lot on my mind, getting this new 128 00:06:11,471 --> 00:06:12,905 company going. 129 00:06:12,972 --> 00:06:16,242 You know, we've hit a few snags, but it's all gonna work out. 130 00:06:16,309 --> 00:06:18,444 >> Nick: I'll leave with you. 131 00:06:23,716 --> 00:06:27,053 >> Adam: [ Sighs ] >> Nick: What's going on? 132 00:06:27,120 --> 00:06:28,888 That phone call really seemed to upset you. 133 00:06:28,955 --> 00:06:32,325 >> Sally: Uh, it was my O.B., Dr. Chandler, but I really don't 134 00:06:32,391 --> 00:06:38,564 want to talk about it in here, so... 135 00:06:38,631 --> 00:06:42,401 >> Adam: [ Sighing ] >> Devon: Why would you ask me 136 00:06:46,706 --> 00:06:49,075 about Tucker? 137 00:06:49,142 --> 00:06:51,978 >> Victoria: I just know that it must be tense now that you know 138 00:06:52,044 --> 00:06:54,280 his true motives for coming to Genoa City was to take control 139 00:06:54,347 --> 00:06:56,816 of Chancellor-Winters and Jabot. 140 00:06:56,883 --> 00:07:00,853 I mean, it must hurt, given that when he first came back, 141 00:07:00,920 --> 00:07:04,624 he said that he wanted to connect with you and Dominic. 142 00:07:04,690 --> 00:07:07,160 >> Devon: Well, I didn't trust him from the day he turned up, 143 00:07:07,226 --> 00:07:09,495 so that doesn't hurt that much. 144 00:07:09,562 --> 00:07:12,398 But I imagine that you learned about his true motives 145 00:07:12,465 --> 00:07:13,900 from Audra? 146 00:07:13,966 --> 00:07:16,068 >> Victoria: No, actually, I talked with Tucker about it 147 00:07:16,135 --> 00:07:16,803 myself. 148 00:07:16,869 --> 00:07:18,070 >> Devon: Oh, you did? 149 00:07:18,137 --> 00:07:20,373 That's interesting. 150 00:07:20,439 --> 00:07:23,910 You seem awfully curious about my relationship with him 151 00:07:23,976 --> 00:07:25,812 and the IPO and Chancellor-Winters, 152 00:07:25,878 --> 00:07:28,147 all in the same conversation. 153 00:07:28,214 --> 00:07:30,683 >> Victoria: I'm just asking you as a friend. 154 00:07:30,750 --> 00:07:31,851 It's not business. 155 00:07:31,918 --> 00:07:33,953 >> Devon: I don't know if you'd call us friends, Victoria, 156 00:07:34,020 --> 00:07:36,923 but I do know that you don't do anything casually. 157 00:07:36,989 --> 00:07:40,860 So why don't you just come clean about what you really want? 158 00:07:40,927 --> 00:07:43,563 >> Tucker: I know you're wary of me, and not without good reason, 159 00:07:43,629 --> 00:07:46,666 considering my history in this town with some of the folks. 160 00:07:46,732 --> 00:07:52,438 But I just wish I could convince you that we share a similar 161 00:07:52,505 --> 00:07:53,105 vision. 162 00:07:53,172 --> 00:07:54,473 >> Daniel: Hmm. 163 00:07:54,540 --> 00:07:57,810 I actually do think that we share some common ground. 164 00:07:57,877 --> 00:08:01,180 Your pitch earlier struck a chord with me. 165 00:08:01,247 --> 00:08:02,281 >> Tucker: Really? 166 00:08:02,348 --> 00:08:03,349 >> Daniel: Mm hmm. 167 00:08:03,416 --> 00:08:05,418 So much so that I spoke with my mother about it. 168 00:08:05,484 --> 00:08:06,485 >> Tucker: Uh-oh. 169 00:08:06,552 --> 00:08:07,620 >> Daniel: [ Chuckles ] >> Tucker: I cannot imagine 170 00:08:07,687 --> 00:08:10,022 Phyllis was in favor of us going into business together. 171 00:08:10,089 --> 00:08:13,993 >> Daniel: [ Chuckles ] Oh, you are correct. 172 00:08:14,060 --> 00:08:15,161 Well, this is my venture. 173 00:08:15,228 --> 00:08:17,730 I'm going to make the final decision as to who we partner 174 00:08:17,797 --> 00:08:20,466 with if things do fall apart at Chancellor-Winters. 175 00:08:20,533 --> 00:08:23,236 My mother, well, she's going to have to deal 176 00:08:23,302 --> 00:08:25,071 with whatever decision I make. 177 00:08:25,137 --> 00:08:27,406 >> Tucker: I like the sound of that, although I know Phyllis 178 00:08:27,473 --> 00:08:28,507 can be a little, uh... 179 00:08:28,574 --> 00:08:29,442 >> Daniel: Bossy? 180 00:08:29,508 --> 00:08:30,810 >> Tucker: [ Chuckles ] >> Daniel: Stubborn? 181 00:08:30,877 --> 00:08:32,511 >> Tucker: [ Chuckles ] >> Daniel: Always thinks 182 00:08:32,578 --> 00:08:33,479 she's right? 183 00:08:33,546 --> 00:08:35,748 >> Tucker: I was gonna say "formidable," but... 184 00:08:35,815 --> 00:08:36,849 >> Daniel: Mm-hmm. 185 00:08:36,916 --> 00:08:41,754 Well, she works for me, so I'll handle her. 186 00:08:41,821 --> 00:08:43,789 And that doesn't mean I'm gonna turn my back on Lily -- 187 00:08:43,856 --> 00:08:45,091 you know, not without cause. 188 00:08:45,157 --> 00:08:46,158 >> Tucker: Sure. 189 00:08:46,225 --> 00:08:48,527 >> Daniel: I just hope that's something that you can 190 00:08:48,594 --> 00:08:50,897 appreciate and, um, maybe back off until things have 191 00:08:50,963 --> 00:08:52,031 settled. 192 00:08:52,098 --> 00:08:55,001 >> Tucker: But you should know, my company is absolutely 193 00:08:55,067 --> 00:09:00,506 the most viable place for your dream to come to life. 194 00:09:00,573 --> 00:09:04,076 And, uh, [Chuckles] when I set my heart to something, 195 00:09:04,143 --> 00:09:10,149 I -- I don't ever give up, which [Sighs] has been a problem 196 00:09:10,216 --> 00:09:12,151 for me, learning to let go. 197 00:09:12,218 --> 00:09:15,988 So I've been combating that with the belief that things 198 00:09:16,055 --> 00:09:18,190 are going to work out the way they're meant to. 199 00:09:18,257 --> 00:09:23,562 You know, simply trust the universe and all that? 200 00:09:23,629 --> 00:09:29,835 >> Daniel: I'm sorry, what did you say? 201 00:09:29,902 --> 00:09:34,006 >> Abby: Look, I have seen far too many times how business 202 00:09:34,073 --> 00:09:36,475 can damage family relationships. 203 00:09:36,542 --> 00:09:39,845 And at first, I was trying to nudge Devon 204 00:09:39,912 --> 00:09:41,447 to accept the buyout. 205 00:09:41,514 --> 00:09:44,917 >> Lily: Yeah, well, too bad it didn't work. 206 00:09:44,984 --> 00:09:45,952 >> Abby: I disagree. 207 00:09:46,018 --> 00:09:49,155 I mean, after listening to Devon, I understand his 208 00:09:49,221 --> 00:09:50,523 perspective. 209 00:09:50,589 --> 00:09:54,460 Hamilton-Winters means so much to him, and it would be awful 210 00:09:54,527 --> 00:09:57,296 for him to lose it to some IPO that he never supported 211 00:09:57,363 --> 00:09:58,931 in the first place. 212 00:09:58,998 --> 00:10:01,734 >> Lily: Yeah, but do you realize how ugly a lawsuit could 213 00:10:01,801 --> 00:10:03,169 become? 214 00:10:03,235 --> 00:10:05,638 I mean, you think there's hurt feelings and resentment now. 215 00:10:05,705 --> 00:10:09,075 Imagine what going to court would do. 216 00:10:09,141 --> 00:10:13,245 >> Abby: Honestly, I don't know why you and Jill don't just 217 00:10:13,312 --> 00:10:15,648 accept Devon's decision. 218 00:10:15,715 --> 00:10:19,085 Chancellor Industries was huge before it ever merged 219 00:10:19,151 --> 00:10:20,319 with Hamilton-Winters. 220 00:10:20,386 --> 00:10:22,588 So why don't you just go back to that? 221 00:10:22,655 --> 00:10:24,657 And why are you willing to fight your brother for something 222 00:10:24,724 --> 00:10:27,460 that's dollars and cents to you, but it means everything 223 00:10:27,526 --> 00:10:29,028 to Devon? 224 00:10:29,095 --> 00:10:33,199 I think it says more about your priorities than anything else. 225 00:10:33,265 --> 00:10:37,903 >> Lily: [ Chuckles ] How dare you 226 00:10:37,970 --> 00:10:40,072 question my priorities? 227 00:10:48,714 --> 00:10:51,517 >> Lily: Who are you to tell me that I care more about 228 00:10:51,584 --> 00:10:54,420 my business than my family? 229 00:10:54,487 --> 00:10:57,056 My family has always been a priority to me, and I really 230 00:10:57,123 --> 00:10:58,224 resent you saying otherwise. 231 00:10:58,290 --> 00:11:00,326 >> Abby: I think you're misinterpreting what I said. 232 00:11:00,393 --> 00:11:02,528 I never said you didn't value your family. 233 00:11:02,595 --> 00:11:04,964 >> Lily: Abby, I'm only talking to you about this because I'm 234 00:11:05,031 --> 00:11:07,333 trying to figure out a way to have Devon and I work this out 235 00:11:07,400 --> 00:11:08,367 together. 236 00:11:08,434 --> 00:11:09,769 I'm not trying to get you to convince him 237 00:11:09,835 --> 00:11:11,670 to not fight for his company. 238 00:11:11,737 --> 00:11:15,207 I'm trying to convince him to stay at Chancellor-Winters. 239 00:11:15,274 --> 00:11:18,377 >> Abby: Devon has made it clear -- drop the IPO. 240 00:11:18,444 --> 00:11:20,212 >> Lily: Jill is not gonna go for that. 241 00:11:20,279 --> 00:11:21,781 She's not. 242 00:11:21,847 --> 00:11:24,750 The whole reason for this merger was to have our family 243 00:11:24,817 --> 00:11:25,851 work together. 244 00:11:25,918 --> 00:11:28,054 And I've already lost Nate, and now I feel like 245 00:11:28,120 --> 00:11:29,722 I'm losing Devon. 246 00:11:29,789 --> 00:11:32,625 And he's saying that he wants to protect our father's legacy. 247 00:11:32,691 --> 00:11:33,826 Like, he's my father, too. 248 00:11:33,893 --> 00:11:36,796 Of course I want to protect his legacy. 249 00:11:36,862 --> 00:11:39,665 And he doesn't realize that if we go to court over this, 250 00:11:39,732 --> 00:11:41,967 it could damage Hamilton-Winters. 251 00:11:42,034 --> 00:11:45,237 And I don't think he's considering that risk. 252 00:11:45,304 --> 00:11:47,339 >> Abby: Have you said this to your brother? 253 00:11:47,406 --> 00:11:48,707 >> Lily: I've tried. 254 00:11:48,774 --> 00:11:53,012 I have tried, and he just seems so set in doing this. 255 00:11:53,079 --> 00:11:56,115 Abby, listen, I would never ask you to go 256 00:11:56,182 --> 00:11:58,884 against your instinct, but you said 257 00:11:58,951 --> 00:12:02,388 you know what kind of turmoil this could cause to a family. 258 00:12:02,455 --> 00:12:05,491 So a legal battle would damage us all. 259 00:12:05,558 --> 00:12:08,494 So I'm just asking you if you think that Devon 260 00:12:08,561 --> 00:12:10,796 might regret walking away. 261 00:12:10,863 --> 00:12:12,565 Just tell him that. 262 00:12:12,631 --> 00:12:18,838 Please, just tell him that, as one last try. 263 00:12:18,904 --> 00:12:21,407 >> Victoria: I'm not sure what you mean. 264 00:12:21,474 --> 00:12:23,943 I don't really have anything to come clean about. 265 00:12:24,009 --> 00:12:25,010 >> Devon: Oh, really? 266 00:12:25,077 --> 00:12:27,546 Okay, well, then I'm gonna go ahead and take off 267 00:12:27,613 --> 00:12:29,381 because I need to get back home. 268 00:12:29,448 --> 00:12:31,283 Abby is dropping off Dominic, so I'll see you later. 269 00:12:31,350 --> 00:12:32,318 >> Victoria: Devon, uh... 270 00:12:32,384 --> 00:12:33,385 >> Devon: Yeah? 271 00:12:33,452 --> 00:12:34,954 >> Victoria: [ Sighs ] = You may not see it this way, 272 00:12:35,020 --> 00:12:38,858 but I still -- I still see you as a friend. 273 00:12:38,924 --> 00:12:42,394 And we are connected by family through Abby and Dominic. 274 00:12:42,461 --> 00:12:45,264 I hope we can find a way to separate the business 275 00:12:45,331 --> 00:12:46,732 and the personal. 276 00:12:46,799 --> 00:12:48,734 I've had to learn to do that as a Newman. 277 00:12:48,801 --> 00:12:49,802 It's not easy. 278 00:12:49,869 --> 00:12:52,304 >> Devon: [ Chuckles ] >> Victoria: But if you count 279 00:12:52,371 --> 00:12:55,808 everyone that you have a different professional agenda 280 00:12:55,875 --> 00:13:00,813 with your enemy, then your circle gets very small. 281 00:13:00,880 --> 00:13:02,982 [ Footsteps departing ] Um... 282 00:13:07,753 --> 00:13:09,955 can I get a coffee to go? 283 00:13:10,022 --> 00:13:11,357 And, um... 284 00:13:11,423 --> 00:13:13,192 a croissant? 285 00:13:13,259 --> 00:13:16,428 Thank you. 286 00:13:16,495 --> 00:13:20,666 >> Tucker: I'm -- I'm trying to trust the universe? 287 00:13:20,733 --> 00:13:24,136 >> Daniel: [ Chuckles ] The same exact thing that 288 00:13:24,203 --> 00:13:26,872 Heather always used to say to me. 289 00:13:26,939 --> 00:13:27,873 Sorry. 290 00:13:27,940 --> 00:13:31,577 It just caught me off guard, hearing those words. 291 00:13:31,644 --> 00:13:34,446 [ Sighs ] Anytime I would lose my 292 00:13:34,513 --> 00:13:36,348 patience, get frustrated, she would always tell me 293 00:13:36,415 --> 00:13:39,318 to stop fighting and trust the universe. 294 00:13:39,385 --> 00:13:40,586 >> Tucker: Hmm. 295 00:13:40,653 --> 00:13:42,121 You miss her a lot? 296 00:13:42,188 --> 00:13:44,957 >> Daniel: I do. 297 00:13:45,024 --> 00:13:48,260 But I'm following her advice and yours. 298 00:13:48,327 --> 00:13:50,996 I'm living my life and I'm having faith that one day we're 299 00:13:51,063 --> 00:13:52,364 gonna be reunited. 300 00:13:52,431 --> 00:13:55,634 That's -- That's the reason why this project is so important 301 00:13:55,701 --> 00:13:58,971 to me and believe that it's the path that I'm meant to be on, 302 00:13:59,038 --> 00:14:01,840 the one that's gonna bring me back to Lucy and Heather. 303 00:14:01,907 --> 00:14:06,412 So I'm just trusting the universe. 304 00:14:06,478 --> 00:14:07,646 >> Tucker: Hmm. 305 00:14:07,713 --> 00:14:09,315 I guess you must have a certain amount of trust 306 00:14:09,381 --> 00:14:10,282 in Phyllis, too. 307 00:14:10,349 --> 00:14:12,284 >> Daniel: Why would you say that? 308 00:14:12,351 --> 00:14:14,720 >> Tucker: I assumed she was going to Portugal to help smooth 309 00:14:14,787 --> 00:14:17,790 things over with your partner and daughter. 310 00:14:17,856 --> 00:14:25,531 The universe needs a little boost sometimes. 311 00:14:25,598 --> 00:14:27,866 [ Footsteps approaching ] >> Diane: [ Sighs ] 312 00:14:32,404 --> 00:14:36,875 [ Door opens ] >> Kyle: [ Sighs ] 313 00:14:36,942 --> 00:14:40,679 [ Door closes ] >> Diane: Hey, thanks for 314 00:14:40,746 --> 00:14:41,780 coming. 315 00:14:41,847 --> 00:14:45,451 Um, I-I know you're busy, but I -- I kind of felt like 316 00:14:45,517 --> 00:14:48,687 this conversation couldn't wait, and, well, I thought we could 317 00:14:48,754 --> 00:14:50,656 use some privacy. 318 00:14:50,723 --> 00:14:52,157 >> Kyle: What you want to talk about? 319 00:14:52,224 --> 00:14:55,094 >> Diane: Well, I spoke to Summer, and she clearly has 320 00:14:55,160 --> 00:14:57,863 reservations about Jack and I being romantically involved 321 00:14:57,930 --> 00:14:59,031 again. 322 00:14:59,098 --> 00:15:01,634 I -- I tried to address her concerns, but I-I-I don't know 323 00:15:01,700 --> 00:15:02,735 how effective I was. 324 00:15:02,801 --> 00:15:04,336 >> Kyle: Well, I haven't had a chance to talk to Summer 325 00:15:04,403 --> 00:15:07,106 about that yet. 326 00:15:07,172 --> 00:15:09,942 >> Diane: Well, I also spoke to Jack, and he told me that the 327 00:15:10,009 --> 00:15:11,176 two of you talked earlier. 328 00:15:11,243 --> 00:15:13,279 >> Kyle: Thought that was supposed to be a private 329 00:15:13,345 --> 00:15:14,513 father-son conversation. 330 00:15:14,580 --> 00:15:18,684 Is this how it's gonna be now -- I say something to one of you 331 00:15:18,751 --> 00:15:19,985 and it's automatically shared with the other? 332 00:15:20,052 --> 00:15:22,888 >> Diane: No, no, absolutely not. 333 00:15:22,955 --> 00:15:25,491 But, Kyle, that's why I wanted to talk to you. 334 00:15:25,557 --> 00:15:27,526 I-I don't want to hear how you're feeling from 335 00:15:27,593 --> 00:15:28,794 Summer or from Jack. 336 00:15:28,861 --> 00:15:30,963 I want to hear it from you. 337 00:15:31,030 --> 00:15:34,900 And [Sighs] I want you to be honest with me. 338 00:15:42,007 --> 00:15:45,711 >> Kyle: I am still processing the idea that you and Dad 339 00:15:45,778 --> 00:15:47,479 are back together. 340 00:15:47,546 --> 00:15:50,949 Like I said before, when you broke the news. 341 00:15:51,016 --> 00:15:53,419 I'm conflicted. 342 00:15:53,485 --> 00:15:57,656 >> Diane: And I want you to tell me why. 343 00:15:57,723 --> 00:15:59,825 >> Kyle: I'm worried things may not work out, which happen 344 00:15:59,892 --> 00:16:02,428 way more often than "happily ever after." 345 00:16:02,494 --> 00:16:05,431 >> Diane: Kyle, I have no intention of messing things 346 00:16:05,497 --> 00:16:06,365 up with Jack. 347 00:16:06,432 --> 00:16:09,568 I love your father's big heart, and I am not 348 00:16:09,635 --> 00:16:10,602 going to break it again. 349 00:16:10,669 --> 00:16:12,571 >> Kyle: I want to believe that. 350 00:16:12,638 --> 00:16:14,807 But people make promises and things happen. 351 00:16:14,873 --> 00:16:16,175 Things have happened. 352 00:16:16,241 --> 00:16:19,445 I know you've hurt him in the past, moving us around, 353 00:16:19,511 --> 00:16:20,646 cutting us off from him. 354 00:16:20,713 --> 00:16:22,247 >> Diane: Alright, well, things were complicated back then. 355 00:16:22,314 --> 00:16:25,184 >> Kyle: Yeah, but Dad's heart is not complicated. 356 00:16:25,250 --> 00:16:27,319 And if it is broken, so is the entire Abbott family, 357 00:16:27,386 --> 00:16:29,822 because we rely on him, we lean on him. 358 00:16:29,888 --> 00:16:34,059 >> Diane: I know, and I accept that responsibility. 359 00:16:34,126 --> 00:16:36,695 [ Sighs ] But I-I can't let the fear 360 00:16:36,762 --> 00:16:40,265 of what might happen keep me from being happy now. 361 00:16:40,332 --> 00:16:41,934 And it's not just one-sided. 362 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:44,803 I mean, I'm taking a leap of faith with this romance, too. 363 00:16:44,870 --> 00:16:46,105 We both are. 364 00:16:46,171 --> 00:16:49,908 Because, I don't know, it just feels right in so many ways 365 00:16:49,975 --> 00:16:51,810 that it hasn't before. 366 00:16:51,877 --> 00:16:53,612 But you're right, you're right. 367 00:16:53,679 --> 00:16:55,848 There are no guarantees. 368 00:16:55,914 --> 00:16:57,816 But Jack and I both have a lot at stake. 369 00:16:57,883 --> 00:17:01,787 And we've gone into this consciously and cautiously. 370 00:17:01,854 --> 00:17:07,459 [ Sighs ] But I get the sense that there's 371 00:17:07,526 --> 00:17:12,598 more going on for you when it comes to this. 372 00:17:12,664 --> 00:17:18,370 You're not just protecting Jack's heart, are you? 373 00:17:18,437 --> 00:17:24,877 >> Sally: [ Sighs ] >> Nick: [ Sighs ] 374 00:17:24,943 --> 00:17:27,679 Alright, now that we, uh, have some privacy, do you want to 375 00:17:27,746 --> 00:17:30,182 tell me what your doctor said? 376 00:17:30,249 --> 00:17:34,286 >> Sally: Um, yeah, I'm -- I, um-- I just went in for some 377 00:17:34,353 --> 00:17:37,256 routine prenatal testing, and -- and everything's fine, 378 00:17:37,322 --> 00:17:41,126 but, um, they want me to come back in because my 379 00:17:41,193 --> 00:17:45,197 blood pressure is high. 380 00:17:45,264 --> 00:17:47,366 >> Nick: Has that been an issue for you in the past? 381 00:17:47,433 --> 00:17:49,468 >> Sally: No, not at all. 382 00:17:49,535 --> 00:17:51,103 And I mean, Dr. Chandler assured me there was nothing 383 00:17:51,170 --> 00:17:52,438 to worry about at this point. 384 00:17:52,504 --> 00:17:53,939 I'm in good physical shape. 385 00:17:54,006 --> 00:17:56,875 They said they'd just keep an eye on it and treat it 386 00:17:56,942 --> 00:17:59,144 if need be. 387 00:17:59,211 --> 00:18:00,946 >> Nick: Okay, well, it sounds like your doctor's 388 00:18:01,013 --> 00:18:02,481 just being cautious. 389 00:18:02,548 --> 00:18:04,550 >> Sally: Yeah. 390 00:18:04,616 --> 00:18:07,219 Yeah, but it still threw me. 391 00:18:07,286 --> 00:18:11,290 It just got me thinking about this massive responsibility 392 00:18:11,356 --> 00:18:14,526 coming my way and all the ways that my life is gonna change, 393 00:18:14,593 --> 00:18:16,395 in the ways that I'm gonna have to adjust -- ways that 394 00:18:16,462 --> 00:18:20,999 I-I can't predict and ways I-I never even planned for. 395 00:18:21,066 --> 00:18:25,838 And just got me thinking, how -- how am I gonna navigate 396 00:18:25,904 --> 00:18:28,373 all of it? 397 00:18:28,440 --> 00:18:31,343 >> Tucker: Yeah, Phyllis told me about her trip to Portugal. 398 00:18:31,410 --> 00:18:32,244 You seem surprised. 399 00:18:32,311 --> 00:18:33,345 Did you not know? 400 00:18:33,412 --> 00:18:35,814 >> Daniel: [ Chuckles ] >> Tucker: Oh, man, I'm sorry 401 00:18:35,881 --> 00:18:37,816 I-I overstepped. 402 00:18:37,883 --> 00:18:38,884 Pretend I didn't say anything. 403 00:18:38,951 --> 00:18:39,718 >> Daniel: No. 404 00:18:39,785 --> 00:18:43,055 No, no, I-I appreciate the information. 405 00:18:43,121 --> 00:18:45,290 Not a big fan of surprises, especially ones concocted 406 00:18:45,357 --> 00:18:46,058 by my mother. 407 00:18:46,125 --> 00:18:47,593 >> Tucker: Mm. 408 00:18:47,659 --> 00:18:51,096 Yeah, I'm -- Again, I'm sorry if I caused you any trouble. 409 00:18:51,163 --> 00:18:53,832 Listen, I got to get going, but I'm really looking forward 410 00:18:53,899 --> 00:18:55,534 to continuing this conversation. 411 00:18:55,601 --> 00:18:57,836 So, alright, man? 412 00:18:57,903 --> 00:18:59,371 Give me a call anytime you want. 413 00:18:59,438 --> 00:18:59,972 Okay? 414 00:19:00,038 --> 00:19:00,606 >> Daniel: Thank you. 415 00:19:00,672 --> 00:19:02,808 >> Tucker: Alright. See you. 416 00:19:06,044 --> 00:19:08,213 [ Footsteps approaching ] >> Daniel: [ Clears throat ] 417 00:19:19,958 --> 00:19:21,793 I don't know what you think you're doing, 418 00:19:21,860 --> 00:19:23,395 but you better stop. 419 00:19:23,462 --> 00:19:32,137 You better not have gotten on that plane. 420 00:19:32,204 --> 00:19:34,139 >> Devon: [ Sighing ] Oh, yeah. 421 00:19:34,206 --> 00:19:35,807 Oh. 422 00:19:35,874 --> 00:19:36,942 >> Abby: Hey, you. 423 00:19:37,009 --> 00:19:37,776 >> Devon: Hey. 424 00:19:37,843 --> 00:19:39,244 >> Abby: I just got here. 425 00:19:39,311 --> 00:19:42,247 Dominic had a busy day at the play gym, so I put him down 426 00:19:42,314 --> 00:19:42,881 for a nap. 427 00:19:42,948 --> 00:19:44,416 >> Devon: Oh, nice. 428 00:19:44,483 --> 00:19:45,617 >> Abby: Is everything okay? 429 00:19:45,684 --> 00:19:47,686 What's on your mind? 430 00:19:47,753 --> 00:19:52,391 >> Devon: Um, I just ran into Victoria at the coffeehouse, 431 00:19:52,457 --> 00:19:55,594 and now I can't shake the feeling that she's up to 432 00:19:55,661 --> 00:19:58,030 something with Tucker. 433 00:19:58,096 --> 00:20:00,732 >> Abby: Why would Victoria be involved with Tucker in any way? 434 00:20:00,799 --> 00:20:03,035 >> Devon: I have zero idea. 435 00:20:03,101 --> 00:20:05,704 But she seemed oddly curious about my relationship status 436 00:20:05,771 --> 00:20:08,507 with him, and I don't know if it had anything to do with 437 00:20:08,574 --> 00:20:11,043 Chancellor-Winters or not, but... 438 00:20:11,109 --> 00:20:11,910 >> Abby: Weird. 439 00:20:11,977 --> 00:20:13,579 Um... [ Chuckles ] >> Devon: [ Chuckles ] 440 00:20:13,645 --> 00:20:16,148 >> Abby: Oh, I actually had an interesting run-in 441 00:20:16,214 --> 00:20:19,117 with your sister, and she said some things 442 00:20:19,184 --> 00:20:21,486 that surprised me. 443 00:20:21,553 --> 00:20:23,488 >> Devon: How so? 444 00:20:23,555 --> 00:20:25,257 >> Abby: I thought that Lily was fighting you 445 00:20:25,324 --> 00:20:28,193 over Hamilton-Winters because she wanted to hang on 446 00:20:28,260 --> 00:20:32,197 to the Winters half of Chancellor-Winters. 447 00:20:32,264 --> 00:20:34,600 >> Devon: If she's not, why is she fighting me at all and 448 00:20:34,666 --> 00:20:37,502 refusing to sell me my company back? 449 00:20:37,569 --> 00:20:40,238 >> Abby: She painted a very different picture today. 450 00:20:49,715 --> 00:20:52,417 >> "The Young and the Restless" will continue. 451 00:21:10,502 --> 00:21:12,237 >> Devon: What exactly did Lily say to you? 452 00:21:12,304 --> 00:21:15,307 >> Abby: [ Sighs ] That she's a sister 453 00:21:15,374 --> 00:21:19,478 who wants nothing more than to work alongside her brother. 454 00:21:19,544 --> 00:21:20,512 >> Devon: Right. 455 00:21:20,579 --> 00:21:21,780 Well, yeah, I know that. 456 00:21:21,847 --> 00:21:24,316 That was the whole original motive for merging the companies 457 00:21:24,383 --> 00:21:25,550 together. 458 00:21:25,617 --> 00:21:27,719 But I don't think she wants it anymore, since she's siding with 459 00:21:27,786 --> 00:21:30,722 Jill and wanted to hold on to my company. 460 00:21:30,789 --> 00:21:33,258 >> Abby: Or maybe that's her way of getting you to stay on. 461 00:21:33,325 --> 00:21:35,527 >> Devon: How does she figure that's gonna work? 462 00:21:35,594 --> 00:21:36,728 Getting me to stay on board? 463 00:21:36,795 --> 00:21:41,166 What, she wants to unify our family by not listening 464 00:21:41,233 --> 00:21:44,469 to my concerns and refusing to sell me back Hamilton-Winters? 465 00:21:44,536 --> 00:21:47,105 >> Abby: Look, I know that it sounds crazy, 466 00:21:47,172 --> 00:21:48,674 but I saw Lily's pain. 467 00:21:48,740 --> 00:21:50,976 I could hear it in her voice. 468 00:21:51,043 --> 00:21:54,012 And, yes, maybe for Jill, it's about the bottom line. 469 00:21:54,079 --> 00:21:57,616 But for Lily, I think she just wants to hang on to her dream. 470 00:21:57,683 --> 00:22:00,519 The dream of you two working together. 471 00:22:00,585 --> 00:22:03,455 She doesn't want to hang on to Hamilton-Winters. 472 00:22:03,522 --> 00:22:06,058 She wants to hang on to you. 473 00:22:15,767 --> 00:22:18,003 [ Paper tearing ] >> Esther: Knock, knock. 474 00:22:18,070 --> 00:22:19,104 [ Chuckles ] >> Lily: Hey. 475 00:22:19,171 --> 00:22:20,172 >> Esther: [ Chuckling ] Hi. 476 00:22:20,238 --> 00:22:22,741 I thought you could use a pick-me-up, and I made it 477 00:22:22,808 --> 00:22:23,842 just the way you like it. 478 00:22:23,909 --> 00:22:25,911 >> Lily: Oh, my gosh. Thank you. 479 00:22:25,977 --> 00:22:28,380 I really appreciate that. 480 00:22:28,447 --> 00:22:33,185 >> Esther: So, I haven't seen, uh, Devon here today. 481 00:22:33,251 --> 00:22:35,587 I-Is he working from home, taking care 482 00:22:35,654 --> 00:22:36,888 of that adorable Dom? 483 00:22:36,955 --> 00:22:39,157 >> Lily: [ Chuckles ] Uh, well, I'm not really sure 484 00:22:39,224 --> 00:22:40,625 where he is. 485 00:22:40,692 --> 00:22:42,728 >> Esther: I-Is everything okay with him? 486 00:22:42,794 --> 00:22:44,329 >> Lily: Yeah. Yeah, yeah. 487 00:22:44,396 --> 00:22:46,431 He's, um -- He's fine. 488 00:22:46,498 --> 00:22:50,202 >> Esther: Okay, well, if you need anything, anything at all, 489 00:22:50,268 --> 00:22:51,436 I'm here. 490 00:22:51,503 --> 00:22:52,571 >> Lily: Thank you. 491 00:22:52,637 --> 00:22:55,941 Not really sure there's much more you can do right now. 492 00:22:56,007 --> 00:22:58,577 >> Esther: Okay. 493 00:22:58,643 --> 00:23:00,278 >> Lily: Anyway, thank you for the tea. 494 00:23:00,345 --> 00:23:05,650 [ Chuckles ] [ Footsteps departing ] 495 00:23:05,717 --> 00:23:08,253 [ Door closes ] >> Sally: [ Sighs ] 496 00:23:16,461 --> 00:23:18,597 >> Nick: Listen... 497 00:23:18,663 --> 00:23:20,966 >> Sally: [ Sighs ] >> Nick: ...don't worry 498 00:23:21,032 --> 00:23:21,933 about it, alright? 499 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:23,602 It's not gonna do your blood pressure any good. 500 00:23:23,668 --> 00:23:24,402 >> Sally: I know. 501 00:23:24,469 --> 00:23:27,172 I know. I just can't help it. 502 00:23:27,239 --> 00:23:29,775 [ Sighs ] >> Nick: I know you were hoping 503 00:23:29,841 --> 00:23:32,177 you wouldn't have to deal with the reality of becoming a parent 504 00:23:32,244 --> 00:23:33,445 for a little while longer. 505 00:23:33,512 --> 00:23:36,181 But it sounds like your pregnancy has other plans 506 00:23:36,248 --> 00:23:36,848 in mind. 507 00:23:36,915 --> 00:23:38,383 I know it can be overwhelming. 508 00:23:38,450 --> 00:23:41,586 >> Sally: Oh, you don't know. 509 00:23:41,653 --> 00:23:43,722 I'm sorry. I'm sorry. 510 00:23:43,789 --> 00:23:47,492 I just -- I-I-I am overwhelmed. 511 00:23:47,559 --> 00:23:51,997 >> Nick: I know. I know. 512 00:23:52,063 --> 00:23:53,365 You're not alone in this. 513 00:23:53,431 --> 00:23:55,200 Okay? I'm right here with you. 514 00:23:55,267 --> 00:23:58,737 >> Sally: I just don't want this to put any pressure on us. 515 00:23:58,804 --> 00:24:01,006 I mean, we're supposed to be taking things slow. 516 00:24:01,072 --> 00:24:02,174 We're just figuring this out. 517 00:24:02,240 --> 00:24:03,909 You know what this is, who we are. 518 00:24:03,975 --> 00:24:05,877 >> Nick: Stop. 519 00:24:05,944 --> 00:24:09,147 We don't have to think about things like that. 520 00:24:09,214 --> 00:24:11,049 We only have to look as far ahead as your next doctor's 521 00:24:11,116 --> 00:24:13,351 appointment, okay? 522 00:24:15,287 --> 00:24:16,388 >> Sally: Okay. 523 00:24:16,454 --> 00:24:19,024 [ Sniffles ] >> Nick: Okay. 524 00:24:19,090 --> 00:24:22,360 >> Sally: Thank you. 525 00:24:22,427 --> 00:24:27,866 >> Kyle: I feel like I'm taking a big risk opening up 526 00:24:27,933 --> 00:24:29,968 my heart to you again. 527 00:24:30,035 --> 00:24:32,938 I thought you were gone forever. 528 00:24:33,004 --> 00:24:36,474 And then you just showed up, and I had to wrap my head around 529 00:24:36,541 --> 00:24:40,212 the fact that you purposefully abandoned me. 530 00:24:40,278 --> 00:24:42,614 You let me believe you were dead. 531 00:24:42,681 --> 00:24:44,616 And when I found out you were alive, all those memories 532 00:24:44,683 --> 00:24:45,517 came rushing back. 533 00:24:45,584 --> 00:24:48,720 You can't imagine what that was like. 534 00:24:48,787 --> 00:24:50,222 >> Diane: Uh, you're right. 535 00:24:50,288 --> 00:24:53,158 I -- I can't. 536 00:24:53,225 --> 00:24:57,095 >> Kyle: And I had to reconcile the existence of a woman 537 00:24:57,162 --> 00:25:00,932 who could do that to her son with the nurturing mother 538 00:25:00,999 --> 00:25:04,569 I remember from my childhood. 539 00:25:04,636 --> 00:25:07,505 And you swore you worked for years to turn your life around, 540 00:25:07,572 --> 00:25:13,178 and you came back to ask my forgiveness, to be in my life 541 00:25:13,245 --> 00:25:15,046 and Harrison's. 542 00:25:15,113 --> 00:25:18,216 And I desperately wanted to believe you were genuine, 543 00:25:18,283 --> 00:25:20,919 that the hole you had left could be filled, and you have 544 00:25:20,986 --> 00:25:25,490 filled it to a large degree. 545 00:25:25,557 --> 00:25:28,293 But it is still hard to quiet the lingering doubts 546 00:25:28,360 --> 00:25:30,662 in the recesses of my mind. 547 00:25:30,729 --> 00:25:33,431 >> Diane: Tsk. I... 548 00:25:33,498 --> 00:25:39,371 I don't know if I will ever be able to heal 549 00:25:39,437 --> 00:25:42,807 the wound that I create. 550 00:25:42,874 --> 00:25:46,678 But, Kyle, you have to believe me that you and Harrison 551 00:25:46,745 --> 00:25:49,314 are the reason I came back, the reason I've stayed. 552 00:25:49,381 --> 00:25:52,017 >> Kyle: Yeah, but we continue to be surprised by secrets 553 00:25:52,083 --> 00:25:53,618 from your past. 554 00:25:53,685 --> 00:25:56,788 The danger Jeremy Stark brought to our family. 555 00:25:56,855 --> 00:25:59,891 The risky plot you enlisted my dad in. 556 00:25:59,958 --> 00:26:01,092 >> Diane: That wasn't my intent. 557 00:26:01,159 --> 00:26:04,663 >> Kyle: I know it was mostly Dad's idea, but he became a 558 00:26:04,729 --> 00:26:06,998 jewel thief for you. 559 00:26:07,065 --> 00:26:10,902 He stole from Summer's grandmother for you. 560 00:26:10,969 --> 00:26:13,371 So, excuse me if I have some reservations 561 00:26:13,438 --> 00:26:16,608 about where this relationship with my father could lead. 562 00:26:16,675 --> 00:26:18,843 >> Diane: [ Sighs ] 563 00:26:25,483 --> 00:26:27,452 >> Esther: Oh! Oh, you're here! 564 00:26:27,519 --> 00:26:28,987 Oh. Oh, gosh. 565 00:26:29,054 --> 00:26:30,755 Uh-oh, i-it's too much. Sorry. 566 00:26:30,822 --> 00:26:32,324 I-I-I just got caught up. 567 00:26:32,390 --> 00:26:33,191 >> Devon: It's okay. 568 00:26:33,258 --> 00:26:34,259 You alright? 569 00:26:34,326 --> 00:26:37,362 >> Esther: I-I-I promise, I'm being discreet and not 570 00:26:37,429 --> 00:26:38,830 engaging in office gossip. 571 00:26:38,897 --> 00:26:43,535 But I want you to know that I absolutely adore you. 572 00:26:43,601 --> 00:26:46,538 You're Mrs. C's grandson, and Dom is Katherine's 573 00:26:46,604 --> 00:26:48,306 sweet great-grandchild. 574 00:26:48,373 --> 00:26:53,345 And I absolutely love working here for her family 575 00:26:53,411 --> 00:26:54,346 and for yours. 576 00:26:54,412 --> 00:26:57,215 And I-I-I'm just praying that you and your sister 577 00:26:57,282 --> 00:26:59,017 can work things out. 578 00:26:59,084 --> 00:27:01,553 >> Devon: Oh, thank you very much for saying that. 579 00:27:01,619 --> 00:27:03,722 It means a lot to me. 580 00:27:03,788 --> 00:27:06,124 But I promise you, we're gonna be just fine. 581 00:27:06,191 --> 00:27:07,158 We are. 582 00:27:07,225 --> 00:27:10,428 Sometimes things have to change, and you know, it's 583 00:27:10,495 --> 00:27:11,596 the way things are. 584 00:27:11,663 --> 00:27:13,531 But I'm glad that you're still the same Esther that 585 00:27:13,598 --> 00:27:15,300 I've always known and loved. 586 00:27:15,367 --> 00:27:17,836 >> Esther: Oh, back at you, sweetheart. 587 00:27:17,902 --> 00:27:19,137 Oh. Mwah. 588 00:27:19,204 --> 00:27:19,971 >> Devon: Appreciate you. 589 00:27:20,038 --> 00:27:20,839 >> Esther: I so love you. 590 00:27:20,905 --> 00:27:22,273 >> Devon: We'll be just fine. 591 00:27:22,340 --> 00:27:23,008 I'll see you. 592 00:27:23,074 --> 00:27:26,011 >> Esther: Okay, okay. 593 00:27:28,880 --> 00:27:31,649 [ Door closes ] [ Doorbell rings ] 594 00:27:45,363 --> 00:27:47,198 >> Tucker: Oh, Abby. Hi. 595 00:27:47,265 --> 00:27:48,867 I didn't expect to see you. 596 00:27:48,933 --> 00:27:51,469 Did I knock on the wrong door? 597 00:27:51,536 --> 00:27:53,438 >> Abby: Devon's not here. 598 00:27:53,505 --> 00:27:54,606 I'm watching Dominic. 599 00:27:54,672 --> 00:27:57,075 You know, Devon and I are co-parents, so it shouldn't be 600 00:27:57,142 --> 00:27:58,777 that surprising to see me here. 601 00:27:58,843 --> 00:28:03,014 >> Tucker: No, just cut me a little off guard. 602 00:28:03,081 --> 00:28:03,782 May I come in? 603 00:28:03,848 --> 00:28:06,518 I got a little gift for Dominic. 604 00:28:06,584 --> 00:28:08,353 >> Abby: Dominic's sleeping. 605 00:28:08,420 --> 00:28:11,122 And don't think that this gift is gonna win any favor with 606 00:28:11,189 --> 00:28:13,124 Devon or score any points with me. 607 00:28:13,191 --> 00:28:16,194 >> Tucker: Your unapologetic disdain for me is very 608 00:28:16,261 --> 00:28:17,395 refreshing. 609 00:28:17,462 --> 00:28:20,198 >> Abby: Well, there's no need to fake civility, now that we 610 00:28:20,265 --> 00:28:22,267 know the real reason you're in town. 611 00:28:22,333 --> 00:28:24,169 >> Tucker: Oh, yeah. 612 00:28:24,235 --> 00:28:27,839 I understand why you might feel that way, given what you've 613 00:28:27,906 --> 00:28:33,011 heard, but I don't believe you know the whole story. 614 00:28:33,078 --> 00:28:38,616 Will you give me a minute so I can tell you the rest of it? 615 00:28:38,683 --> 00:28:43,855 >> Abby: [ Sighs ] [ Footsteps approaching ] 616 00:28:43,922 --> 00:28:47,025 [ Knock on door ] >> Adam: Can I talk to you 617 00:28:47,092 --> 00:28:47,725 for a minute? 618 00:28:47,792 --> 00:28:48,660 >> Jack: Absolutely. Come on in. 619 00:28:48,726 --> 00:28:49,994 >> Adam: Hmm. 620 00:28:50,061 --> 00:28:51,229 >> Jack: How's it going? 621 00:28:51,296 --> 00:28:54,365 >> Adam: Pretty smoothly. 622 00:28:54,432 --> 00:28:58,503 Or so I thought [Clears throat] up until today. 623 00:28:58,570 --> 00:28:59,704 >> Jack: Oh? 624 00:28:59,771 --> 00:29:02,807 >> Adam: I just, uh, wanted to let you know that things might 625 00:29:02,874 --> 00:29:05,376 get a little more tumultuous around here. 626 00:29:05,443 --> 00:29:07,011 >> Jack: Why is that? 627 00:29:07,078 --> 00:29:09,114 >> Adam: Well, I don't know all the details, but I found out 628 00:29:09,180 --> 00:29:12,150 that Victor is working on a scheme to pull the rug out 629 00:29:12,217 --> 00:29:14,319 from under me here at Jabot. 630 00:29:14,385 --> 00:29:16,654 >> Jack: I can't say I'm surprised. 631 00:29:16,721 --> 00:29:18,590 It's kind of a classic Victor move. 632 00:29:18,656 --> 00:29:20,992 Is he punishing you for leaving Newman? 633 00:29:21,059 --> 00:29:23,795 >> Adam: Well, according to Nick, he wants to force me 634 00:29:23,862 --> 00:29:26,164 to come back to the company and the family. 635 00:29:26,231 --> 00:29:29,267 Guessing he thinks, if I failed here, it'd be a motivator 636 00:29:29,334 --> 00:29:31,669 to bring me back home. 637 00:29:31,736 --> 00:29:35,840 >> Jack: Never ceases to amaze me how that man's mind works. 638 00:29:35,907 --> 00:29:37,609 >> Adam: 'Cause it's so twisted. 639 00:29:37,675 --> 00:29:40,612 >> Jack: You said that, not me. 640 00:29:40,678 --> 00:29:43,348 >> Adam: Well, at least, now that I know there is a plan in 641 00:29:43,414 --> 00:29:44,816 the works, I can avoid the trap. 642 00:29:44,883 --> 00:29:47,852 >> Jack: We can handle Victor and whatever plans he has. 643 00:29:47,919 --> 00:29:50,021 >> Adam: Mm-hmm. 644 00:29:50,088 --> 00:29:52,190 There is one other thing that I need to tell you 645 00:29:52,257 --> 00:29:55,326 that I don't think you're going to be happy about. 646 00:29:55,393 --> 00:30:00,598 I suspect that Kyle is involved. 647 00:30:00,665 --> 00:30:04,135 >> Diane: Now that Jeremy Stark is out of our lives, 648 00:30:04,202 --> 00:30:06,804 there's no more danger. 649 00:30:06,871 --> 00:30:11,576 And there are no more secrets from my past. 650 00:30:11,643 --> 00:30:12,777 >> Kyle: Relieved to hear that. 651 00:30:12,844 --> 00:30:18,116 >> Diane: And I'm not going to hurt Jack or break his heart. 652 00:30:18,183 --> 00:30:21,786 >> Kyle: There's a part of me that sincerely hopes 653 00:30:21,853 --> 00:30:23,721 this works out. 654 00:30:23,788 --> 00:30:26,357 And my dad has assured me that he is walking into this 655 00:30:26,424 --> 00:30:27,525 with his eyes wide-open. 656 00:30:27,592 --> 00:30:31,062 But relationships implode all the time 657 00:30:31,129 --> 00:30:33,765 for all kinds of reasons. 658 00:30:33,831 --> 00:30:36,000 What happens if that's the case? 659 00:30:36,067 --> 00:30:38,136 What will you do? 660 00:30:38,203 --> 00:30:43,675 >> Diane: You're still afraid that I'm going to leave again. 661 00:30:43,741 --> 00:30:46,477 Kyle, listen to me. 662 00:30:46,544 --> 00:30:49,347 [ Sighs ] I can't guarantee what the 663 00:30:49,414 --> 00:30:52,283 future holds for me and Jack. 664 00:30:52,350 --> 00:30:58,089 But I can promise you that whatever happens, 665 00:30:58,156 --> 00:31:01,292 I will never abandon you again. 666 00:31:11,502 --> 00:31:13,771 >> Abby: Don't expect me to offer you a drink. 667 00:31:13,838 --> 00:31:17,075 >> Tucker: I'm -- I'm crystal clear on the boundaries. 668 00:31:17,141 --> 00:31:21,012 I appreciate you letting me, uh, tell my side of things. 669 00:31:21,079 --> 00:31:24,449 >> Abby: [ Scoffs ] I cannot wait to hear 670 00:31:24,515 --> 00:31:29,554 how you twist reality to fit your agenda. 671 00:31:29,621 --> 00:31:32,423 >> Tucker: I profoundly regret how I bungled my attempt 672 00:31:32,490 --> 00:31:34,525 to reconnect with Devon. 673 00:31:34,592 --> 00:31:39,364 I came back to Genoa City expressly to bond with him, 674 00:31:39,430 --> 00:31:41,899 both professionally and personally. 675 00:31:41,966 --> 00:31:49,240 But I handled it wrong and made a major miscalculation. 676 00:31:49,307 --> 00:31:51,676 >> Abby: It's interesting how you left my mother out of your 677 00:31:51,743 --> 00:31:53,311 mea culpa. 678 00:31:53,378 --> 00:31:56,080 >> Tucker: No, I wronged her, too. 679 00:31:56,147 --> 00:31:58,483 But while she's on a different continent, there's not much 680 00:31:58,549 --> 00:32:00,885 I can do about that. 681 00:32:00,952 --> 00:32:03,221 But I don't plan on throwing in the towel 682 00:32:03,288 --> 00:32:05,423 when it comes to Devon. 683 00:32:05,490 --> 00:32:09,827 I-I genuinely want to find a way to make things right with him. 684 00:32:09,894 --> 00:32:15,333 Uh, I'm just not gonna give up on my own son or my grandson. 685 00:32:15,400 --> 00:32:18,870 >> Abby: Well, you should, immediately. 686 00:32:18,936 --> 00:32:19,937 >> Tucker: Excuse me? 687 00:32:20,004 --> 00:32:22,006 >> Abby: Devon is going through a lot right now. 688 00:32:22,073 --> 00:32:25,310 And the last thing he needs is more trouble from you. 689 00:32:25,376 --> 00:32:29,180 All you do is bring pain and turmoil into people's lives. 690 00:32:29,247 --> 00:32:29,847 You're bad news. 691 00:32:29,914 --> 00:32:32,750 You always have been. 692 00:32:32,817 --> 00:32:36,254 >> Tucker: You're protective of Devon, and I admire that. 693 00:32:36,321 --> 00:32:38,323 >> Abby: You should go... 694 00:32:38,389 --> 00:32:42,060 now. 695 00:32:42,126 --> 00:32:44,195 [ Sighs ] >> Tucker: I'll be back 696 00:32:48,032 --> 00:32:48,966 another time... 697 00:32:49,033 --> 00:32:51,369 >> Abby: [ Sighs ] >> Tucker: ...because this is 698 00:32:51,436 --> 00:32:52,904 not the end of this. 699 00:32:52,970 --> 00:32:55,473 >> Abby: It is, if I have anything to say about it. 700 00:32:55,540 --> 00:32:57,909 Here's a little advice. 701 00:32:57,975 --> 00:33:00,611 Don't cross me. 702 00:33:00,678 --> 00:33:03,915 Don't cross us. 703 00:33:03,981 --> 00:33:09,921 [ Door slams ] [ Sighs ] 704 00:33:09,987 --> 00:33:11,989 >> Lily: This is a surprise. 705 00:33:12,056 --> 00:33:14,292 What, uh -- What's going on? 706 00:33:14,359 --> 00:33:20,598 >> Devon: Abby told me about the conversation you guys had. 707 00:33:20,665 --> 00:33:22,900 >> Lily: Okay, what did -- what did she say? 708 00:33:22,967 --> 00:33:26,971 >> Devon: She said that you told her that the real reason 709 00:33:27,038 --> 00:33:29,874 that you want to keep ahold of Hamilton-Winters isn't just 710 00:33:29,941 --> 00:33:33,745 to strengthen the IPO, but rather to keep me on board 711 00:33:33,811 --> 00:33:36,381 so we can keep working together as a family. 712 00:33:36,447 --> 00:33:39,550 >> Lily: Yes. Yes, that's true. 713 00:33:39,617 --> 00:33:42,520 So I hope the fact that you're here means that you believe it. 714 00:33:42,587 --> 00:33:44,389 >> Devon: No, I'm here because it doesn't make 715 00:33:44,455 --> 00:33:45,723 a whole lot of sense to me. 716 00:33:45,790 --> 00:33:48,459 And I don't know why you would use Abby to influence me 717 00:33:48,526 --> 00:33:49,627 one way or the other. 718 00:33:49,694 --> 00:33:52,430 >> Lily: Uh, [Chuckles] okay. 719 00:33:52,497 --> 00:33:54,432 Uh, no, I did not seek her out. 720 00:33:54,499 --> 00:33:56,401 We ran into each other. 721 00:33:56,467 --> 00:33:58,970 And, yeah, I was talking to her because I thought 722 00:33:59,036 --> 00:34:02,073 maybe she could get you to hear what I haven't been able to do, 723 00:34:02,140 --> 00:34:06,244 which is that I'm sad and I'm scared 724 00:34:06,310 --> 00:34:09,580 because I'm afraid of how ugly this lawsuit could get. 725 00:34:09,647 --> 00:34:13,117 And I don't want us to have what we created fall apart. 726 00:34:13,184 --> 00:34:15,186 >> Devon: Yeah, but realize it's only fallen apart because of 727 00:34:15,253 --> 00:34:17,054 what you or Jill are doing to me. 728 00:34:17,121 --> 00:34:20,057 You're siding with her to move forward with this IPO, despite 729 00:34:20,124 --> 00:34:22,894 how I feel, and now you're not giving me my company back. 730 00:34:22,960 --> 00:34:24,429 >> Lily: Devon, that's not true. 731 00:34:24,495 --> 00:34:25,730 I-I want you to stay here. 732 00:34:25,797 --> 00:34:27,098 I want us to keep working together. 733 00:34:27,165 --> 00:34:29,133 >> Devon: Right, as long as I go along with you and Jill. 734 00:34:29,200 --> 00:34:31,903 A partnership doesn't work like that. 735 00:34:31,969 --> 00:34:33,938 And you claim to care about Neil's legacy, 736 00:34:34,005 --> 00:34:36,874 But you won't let me protect Hamilton-Winters properly. 737 00:34:36,941 --> 00:34:40,645 So you're just proving to me that you care more about 738 00:34:40,711 --> 00:34:45,049 profits and Jill's agenda than you do your family or me. 739 00:34:45,116 --> 00:34:47,385 >> Lily: [ Sighs ] >> Devon: And the fact that you 740 00:34:47,452 --> 00:34:49,954 don't see it that way, it hurts. 741 00:35:03,668 --> 00:35:05,870 >> Kyle: [ Sighing ] Man. 742 00:35:05,937 --> 00:35:09,273 I want to believe you. I do. 743 00:35:09,340 --> 00:35:11,442 Just like all the other times, I've given you the benefit 744 00:35:11,509 --> 00:35:12,477 of the doubt. 745 00:35:12,543 --> 00:35:15,413 Of course, I want you and Dad to be happy. 746 00:35:15,480 --> 00:35:17,715 Why wouldn't I? 747 00:35:17,782 --> 00:35:22,353 But you've asked me to be honest about how I feel. 748 00:35:22,420 --> 00:35:25,056 That's what I'm doing. 749 00:35:25,122 --> 00:35:29,527 And in my heart, I'm scared another shoe 750 00:35:29,594 --> 00:35:30,795 is gonna drop. 751 00:35:30,862 --> 00:35:37,635 >> Diane: Kyle, I promise, there are no more secrets. 752 00:35:37,702 --> 00:35:43,641 There are no more surprises from my past. 753 00:35:43,708 --> 00:35:45,810 >> Jack: I know Kyle had real reservations about 754 00:35:45,877 --> 00:35:49,747 my hiring you to replace him, but I can't imagine he would 755 00:35:49,814 --> 00:35:51,115 purposely try to sabotage you. 756 00:35:51,182 --> 00:35:52,517 Least of all, with Victor. 757 00:35:52,583 --> 00:35:55,520 >> Adam: Okay, trust me, Jack, I didn't want to believe it 758 00:35:55,586 --> 00:36:00,291 either, but I saw Victor and Kyle together. 759 00:36:00,358 --> 00:36:03,461 And frankly, their cover story wasn't very convincing. 760 00:36:03,528 --> 00:36:05,129 And I know my father has a good poker face, 761 00:36:05,196 --> 00:36:09,300 but I read him pretty well, and I know how he operates. 762 00:36:09,367 --> 00:36:12,236 >> Jack: As do I. 763 00:36:12,303 --> 00:36:14,805 >> Adam: Look, I'm not trying to cause any trouble for you or 764 00:36:14,872 --> 00:36:15,606 for the company. 765 00:36:15,673 --> 00:36:18,209 I just -- I'm trying to avoid that. 766 00:36:18,276 --> 00:36:21,846 Just thought you'd like to know that I think your son is 767 00:36:21,913 --> 00:36:26,183 conspiring with my father to take me down. 768 00:36:26,250 --> 00:36:28,386 >> Jack: [ Sighs ] 769 00:36:32,223 --> 00:36:37,528 ♪♪ 770 00:36:37,595 --> 00:36:40,531 -- Captions by VITAC -- www.vitac.com 771 00:36:40,598 --> 00:36:43,534 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 772 00:36:43,601 --> 00:36:46,537 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 773 00:36:46,604 --> 00:36:57,081 ♪♪ ♪♪