1 00:00:06,005 --> 00:00:08,675 >> Traci: Well, welcome home! 2 00:00:08,742 --> 00:00:11,311 How was your romantic getaway with Diane? 3 00:00:11,378 --> 00:00:14,013 You know, you didn't stay away as long as I expected. 4 00:00:14,080 --> 00:00:16,983 >> Jack: No, we cut the trip a little shorter than we planned. 5 00:00:17,050 --> 00:00:19,819 >> Traci: Well, judging from the smile on your face, it looks 6 00:00:19,886 --> 00:00:22,389 like it was the drama-free escape you were hoping for. 7 00:00:22,455 --> 00:00:24,657 >> Jack: It was very relaxing. 8 00:00:24,724 --> 00:00:26,559 And I have some exciting news. 9 00:00:26,626 --> 00:00:28,862 >> Traci: Oh, well, I love exciting news. 10 00:00:28,928 --> 00:00:30,830 It's so much better than that normal news. 11 00:00:30,897 --> 00:00:33,099 >> Jack: We decided to keep this just with the immediate 12 00:00:33,166 --> 00:00:34,300 family, okay? 13 00:00:34,367 --> 00:00:37,203 >> Traci: By coincidence, I am immediate family. 14 00:00:37,270 --> 00:00:39,139 Now, come on. Stop stalling. 15 00:00:39,205 --> 00:00:40,407 What you got for me? 16 00:00:40,473 --> 00:00:42,675 >> Jack: I proposed to Diane. 17 00:00:42,742 --> 00:00:46,780 And, lucky me, she accepted. 18 00:00:46,846 --> 00:00:48,448 >> Traci: Oh, my God. 19 00:00:48,515 --> 00:00:51,017 Jack, that is exciting news. 20 00:00:51,084 --> 00:00:53,119 Oh, I'm so, so happy for you. 21 00:00:53,186 --> 00:00:54,387 >> Jack: Thank you, Traci. 22 00:00:54,454 --> 00:00:55,488 Thank you. 23 00:00:55,555 --> 00:00:56,489 >> Traci: Ohh. 24 00:00:56,556 --> 00:00:58,057 This happened awfully quickly. 25 00:00:58,124 --> 00:00:58,958 >> Jack: Yeah, I know. 26 00:00:59,025 --> 00:01:01,428 It was the timing, the romantic setting. 27 00:01:01,494 --> 00:01:02,762 Everything just fell together. 28 00:01:02,829 --> 00:01:03,797 It was perfect. 29 00:01:03,863 --> 00:01:06,366 >> Traci: Oh, I just knew it. 30 00:01:06,433 --> 00:01:08,768 [ Laughs ] I knew that you were going to be 31 00:01:08,835 --> 00:01:11,404 able to find this kind of love again. 32 00:01:11,471 --> 00:01:15,742 I know you didn't see it, and I know you were content to immerse 33 00:01:15,809 --> 00:01:19,546 yourself in the arms of your family, but it just makes me so 34 00:01:19,612 --> 00:01:21,481 happy that you're so happy. 35 00:01:21,548 --> 00:01:25,718 You have the biggest, most loving heart of anyone I've ever 36 00:01:25,785 --> 00:01:26,953 known. 37 00:01:27,020 --> 00:01:31,057 And if anyone deserves this, it's you. 38 00:01:31,124 --> 00:01:34,761 >> Jack: I can't tell you how much I appreciate that. 39 00:01:34,828 --> 00:01:37,330 And I'm not sure everyone else is gonna be quite so 40 00:01:37,397 --> 00:01:39,966 enthusiastic. 41 00:01:56,683 --> 00:01:58,051 >> Jeremy: Phyllis. 42 00:01:58,117 --> 00:02:00,820 >> Phyllis: Oh, God. 43 00:02:00,887 --> 00:02:03,389 What are you -- What are you -- What are you doing, yelling my 44 00:02:03,456 --> 00:02:04,591 name? 45 00:02:04,657 --> 00:02:07,560 I just made this whole show that I washed my hands of you and 46 00:02:07,627 --> 00:02:09,062 your plans for Diane. 47 00:02:09,128 --> 00:02:12,098 I -- I -- I just made a big deal out of 48 00:02:12,165 --> 00:02:12,966 it. 49 00:02:13,032 --> 00:02:15,502 W-We can't be seen here together. 50 00:02:15,568 --> 00:02:17,136 That's why we're meeting in your room. 51 00:02:17,203 --> 00:02:19,506 >> Jeremy: I just finished my morning workout, and my 52 00:02:19,572 --> 00:02:22,008 endorphins are in overdrive. 53 00:02:22,075 --> 00:02:24,711 Now I'm ready to sit down and discuss next steps. 54 00:02:24,777 --> 00:02:29,249 >> Phyllis: Okay, well, let's do that, but let's leave before we 55 00:02:29,315 --> 00:02:29,949 get busted. 56 00:02:30,016 --> 00:02:33,353 Let's go and get out of this... 57 00:02:33,419 --> 00:02:37,257 >> Diane: [ Exhales sharply ] I should have known. 58 00:02:37,323 --> 00:02:45,999 Every word out of your mouth was a big, fat lie. 59 00:02:46,065 --> 00:03:00,947 ♪♪ ♪♪ 60 00:03:01,014 --> 00:03:01,381 ♪♪ ♪♪ 61 00:03:01,447 --> 00:03:16,329 ♪♪ ♪♪ 62 00:03:16,396 --> 00:03:18,498 ♪♪ ♪♪ 63 00:03:18,565 --> 00:03:22,135 >> Lily: Thank you. 64 00:03:22,201 --> 00:03:23,636 >> Daniel: Good morning. 65 00:03:23,703 --> 00:03:25,805 >> Lily: Hello. Morning. 66 00:03:25,872 --> 00:03:27,273 >> Daniel: Is everything okay? 67 00:03:27,340 --> 00:03:28,775 Are you ready for your arbitration hearing? 68 00:03:28,841 --> 00:03:30,677 >> Lily: Um, yeah, everything's fine. 69 00:03:30,743 --> 00:03:32,745 I just -- I didn't sleep very well last night. 70 00:03:32,812 --> 00:03:35,782 >> Daniel: Figured as much, seeing that very large cup of 71 00:03:35,848 --> 00:03:36,916 coffee. 72 00:03:36,983 --> 00:03:38,785 Did you ask them if they'd sell it to you by the gallon? 73 00:03:38,851 --> 00:03:44,390 >> Lily: [ Chuckles ] >> Daniel: Hey, uh, I was hoping 74 00:03:44,457 --> 00:03:47,460 maybe we could chat for a couple minutes before you head off to 75 00:03:47,527 --> 00:03:48,795 face this battle with Devon. 76 00:03:48,861 --> 00:03:49,762 >> Lily: Yeah. 77 00:03:49,829 --> 00:03:51,431 No, I have a lot I have to get done right now. 78 00:03:51,497 --> 00:03:52,465 >> Daniel: Whoa, whoa, whoa, come on. 79 00:03:52,532 --> 00:03:53,633 Just sit with me for a minute. 80 00:03:53,700 --> 00:03:55,868 Maybe I can help you work through some of this anxiety. 81 00:03:55,935 --> 00:03:57,670 >> Lily: Okay, Daniel, I know that you think that maybe you 82 00:03:57,737 --> 00:04:00,173 can help solve things with Devon and me, but we're way past that 83 00:04:00,239 --> 00:04:00,873 point. 84 00:04:00,940 --> 00:04:01,774 >> Daniel: Whoa, whoa. Hold on. 85 00:04:01,841 --> 00:04:03,109 You're wrong. 86 00:04:03,176 --> 00:04:06,546 I know that that's not an option anymore. 87 00:04:06,613 --> 00:04:08,548 I just want to make sure that you're not second-guessing 88 00:04:08,615 --> 00:04:10,116 yourself. 89 00:04:16,522 --> 00:04:18,024 >> Abby: How are you feeling? 90 00:04:18,091 --> 00:04:20,093 You got up a couple times last night. 91 00:04:20,159 --> 00:04:22,128 >> Devon: Yeah, that was just to get water. 92 00:04:22,195 --> 00:04:23,630 I'm okay, though. 93 00:04:23,696 --> 00:04:25,231 >> Abby: You don't sound worried at all. 94 00:04:25,298 --> 00:04:26,466 >> Devon: No. 95 00:04:26,532 --> 00:04:29,502 I mean, there's -- there's no point to worry about something I 96 00:04:29,569 --> 00:04:30,637 can't control. 97 00:04:30,703 --> 00:04:33,973 I know I have one of the best attorneys in Christine. 98 00:04:34,040 --> 00:04:36,476 And she's gonna put together a great case for me to keep 99 00:04:36,542 --> 00:04:37,577 control of Hamilton-Winters. 100 00:04:37,644 --> 00:04:38,478 >> Abby: Yeah. 101 00:04:38,544 --> 00:04:40,113 I mean, I don't doubt that at all. 102 00:04:40,179 --> 00:04:41,614 I just... 103 00:04:41,681 --> 00:04:44,384 You know, the one thing we haven't talked about is the 104 00:04:44,450 --> 00:04:45,985 opposing counsel. 105 00:04:46,052 --> 00:04:49,255 This is gonna be the first time you've seen Amanda since the two 106 00:04:49,322 --> 00:04:50,223 of you broke up. 107 00:04:50,289 --> 00:04:51,391 >> Devon: Right. 108 00:04:51,457 --> 00:04:53,459 I still can't believe that Lily even did that in the first 109 00:04:53,526 --> 00:04:58,965 place, to bring my ex back, to twist the knife even more. 110 00:04:59,032 --> 00:05:01,901 >> Abby: I know how difficult this is gonna be for you. 111 00:05:01,968 --> 00:05:03,169 And I want to go. 112 00:05:03,236 --> 00:05:04,537 I want to be there by your side. 113 00:05:04,604 --> 00:05:06,272 I want to support you. 114 00:05:06,339 --> 00:05:07,473 >> Devon: I know. 115 00:05:07,540 --> 00:05:09,676 I know, and I appreciate you wanting to do that, but I really 116 00:05:09,742 --> 00:05:11,811 don't think it's a good idea if you come. 117 00:05:21,988 --> 00:05:26,325 >> Daniel: Lily, you are a decisive leader, who is capable 118 00:05:26,392 --> 00:05:27,527 of making tough decisions. 119 00:05:27,593 --> 00:05:30,430 And I also know how important family is to you. 120 00:05:30,496 --> 00:05:32,665 >> Lily: Yeah, it's the whole reason behind this merger in the 121 00:05:32,732 --> 00:05:33,566 first place. 122 00:05:33,633 --> 00:05:34,767 >> Daniel: Right. 123 00:05:34,834 --> 00:05:36,369 I mean, you pinned all your hopes on building a company and 124 00:05:36,436 --> 00:05:38,071 family that was working together. 125 00:05:38,137 --> 00:05:40,139 I know that you poured your heart and soul into making that 126 00:05:40,206 --> 00:05:41,140 a reality. 127 00:05:41,207 --> 00:05:43,609 >> Lily: Well, I thought it would be a success. 128 00:05:43,676 --> 00:05:44,544 >> Daniel: Right. 129 00:05:44,610 --> 00:05:47,013 Because business plus family equals success. 130 00:05:47,080 --> 00:05:47,947 >> Lily: Yes, I know. 131 00:05:48,014 --> 00:05:49,916 It's a faulty formula. 132 00:05:49,982 --> 00:05:51,818 >> Daniel: Well, maybe this time there were just too many 133 00:05:51,884 --> 00:05:52,518 variables. 134 00:05:52,585 --> 00:05:55,555 I'm not really a math guy, so... 135 00:05:55,621 --> 00:06:02,595 Look, all I can tell you is every time I would have a show, 136 00:06:02,662 --> 00:06:04,764 you know, an exhibit that was disappointing or even a single 137 00:06:04,831 --> 00:06:07,700 painting that just didn't feel right, I would always wind up 138 00:06:07,767 --> 00:06:09,402 doing a postmortem afterwards. 139 00:06:09,469 --> 00:06:12,672 I'd analyze every aspect of it and try and figure out what went 140 00:06:12,739 --> 00:06:13,840 wrong. 141 00:06:13,906 --> 00:06:16,109 >> Lily: Right, so that you could see how to do it better 142 00:06:16,175 --> 00:06:16,642 next time. 143 00:06:16,709 --> 00:06:17,810 >> Daniel: Exactly. 144 00:06:17,877 --> 00:06:20,246 >> Lily: Yeah, that's exactly what I was doing last night. 145 00:06:20,313 --> 00:06:23,716 I just kept going over and over in my mind of how we ended up 146 00:06:23,783 --> 00:06:24,951 here. 147 00:06:25,017 --> 00:06:27,754 I just -- I wish that Devon and I could figure out an amicable 148 00:06:27,820 --> 00:06:28,588 solution. 149 00:06:28,654 --> 00:06:29,489 >> Daniel: But you tried. 150 00:06:29,555 --> 00:06:31,057 >> Lily: Yeah, I tried everything. 151 00:06:31,124 --> 00:06:34,227 I offered to give him the company name, told him I missed 152 00:06:34,293 --> 00:06:36,429 him and I wanted to work things out between us. 153 00:06:36,496 --> 00:06:39,165 >> Daniel: I'm sure you did everything that you could. 154 00:06:39,232 --> 00:06:41,200 And you need to be clear about that when you walk into that 155 00:06:41,267 --> 00:06:42,401 arbitration. 156 00:06:42,468 --> 00:06:43,870 You didn't want this fight. 157 00:06:43,936 --> 00:06:46,539 You did everything in your power to try and keep things from 158 00:06:46,606 --> 00:06:50,009 getting this far off the rails. 159 00:06:50,076 --> 00:06:53,279 There were just too many variables. 160 00:06:53,346 --> 00:06:55,181 >> Lily: Why are you telling me this? 161 00:06:55,248 --> 00:06:58,217 >> Daniel: 'Cause I want you to stop beating yourself up and 162 00:06:58,284 --> 00:07:00,620 just accept the fact that you're absolutely right to do whatever 163 00:07:00,686 --> 00:07:02,555 it takes to win. 164 00:07:05,358 --> 00:07:07,493 >> Abby: I don't get it. 165 00:07:07,560 --> 00:07:09,095 Why don't you want me to go with you? 166 00:07:09,162 --> 00:07:11,230 I mean, I want to be there for you. 167 00:07:11,297 --> 00:07:12,465 Is this about Amanda? 168 00:07:12,532 --> 00:07:14,967 >> Devon: No, it's not entirely. 169 00:07:15,034 --> 00:07:17,503 >> Abby: Because I know how complicated this is for you 170 00:07:17,570 --> 00:07:19,739 emotionally, and I want to be there. 171 00:07:19,806 --> 00:07:20,940 I want to support you. 172 00:07:21,007 --> 00:07:23,242 I mean, are you worried that it's gonna be awkward seeing her 173 00:07:23,309 --> 00:07:24,343 again with me by your side? 174 00:07:24,410 --> 00:07:26,145 >> Devon: No, this is not about me. 175 00:07:26,212 --> 00:07:27,313 It's about you. 176 00:07:27,380 --> 00:07:28,548 I'm thinking about you. 177 00:07:28,614 --> 00:07:31,217 Do you want to be in that room and sit across from her and know 178 00:07:31,284 --> 00:07:33,486 that she's gonna do whatever she has to do and say whatever she 179 00:07:33,553 --> 00:07:34,654 has to say to win? 180 00:07:34,720 --> 00:07:37,023 >> Abby: Alright, what are you so worried about? 181 00:07:37,089 --> 00:07:39,125 Are you scared that I'm not gonna be able to keep my mouth 182 00:07:39,192 --> 00:07:41,527 shut, that I'm gonna tell Lily and Amanda exactly what I think 183 00:07:41,594 --> 00:07:42,361 about what they're doing? 184 00:07:42,428 --> 00:07:43,162 >> Devon: No. 185 00:07:43,229 --> 00:07:44,363 You're more than welcome to do that. 186 00:07:44,430 --> 00:07:46,866 >> Abby: 'Cause I promise I just want to be there for you. 187 00:07:46,933 --> 00:07:48,301 I want to support you. 188 00:07:48,367 --> 00:07:49,602 I want to have your back. 189 00:07:49,669 --> 00:07:51,404 >> Devon: You want to know how to support me the best? 190 00:07:51,470 --> 00:07:52,572 >> Abby: How? 191 00:07:52,638 --> 00:07:55,107 >> Devon: I want you to stay home with our son and have the 192 00:07:55,174 --> 00:07:58,644 best day possible so that, no matter what happens in that 193 00:07:58,711 --> 00:08:02,281 hearing today, I know that I can come home to the both of you. 194 00:08:02,348 --> 00:08:03,316 >> Abby: Okay. 195 00:08:03,382 --> 00:08:04,050 >> Devon: Okay? 196 00:08:04,116 --> 00:08:05,551 >> Abby: Yeah, fine. 197 00:08:05,618 --> 00:08:10,022 I will stay here with Dominic, and we will have so much fun. 198 00:08:10,089 --> 00:08:12,925 But when you get home, we're gonna throw our arms around you 199 00:08:12,992 --> 00:08:17,129 and give you lots of love and kisses and remind you of all 200 00:08:17,196 --> 00:08:19,265 the good things in your life. 201 00:08:19,332 --> 00:08:22,702 But I'm gonna be thinking about you every second of the day. 202 00:08:22,768 --> 00:08:25,805 >> Devon: Well, I'll be thinking about you, too. 203 00:08:25,872 --> 00:08:29,275 You have any idea how grateful I am for you? 204 00:08:29,342 --> 00:08:30,576 I mean it. 205 00:08:30,643 --> 00:08:36,616 You and Dominic are everything to me. 206 00:08:36,682 --> 00:08:37,884 >> Phyllis: Uh, excuse me, Diane. 207 00:08:37,950 --> 00:08:38,885 I didn't lie. 208 00:08:38,951 --> 00:08:40,052 >> Diane: Oh, really? 209 00:08:40,119 --> 00:08:43,055 What do you call that phony emotional outpouring you gave 210 00:08:43,122 --> 00:08:44,557 Jack and me at Society? 211 00:08:44,624 --> 00:08:47,426 "Oh, I would never have anything to do with him. 212 00:08:47,493 --> 00:08:48,427 He's dangerous. 213 00:08:48,494 --> 00:08:49,495 He's a bad guy." 214 00:08:49,562 --> 00:08:50,963 >> Phyllis: I am shocked to see him here. 215 00:08:51,030 --> 00:08:52,531 I thought he was on his way to Europe, so... 216 00:08:52,598 --> 00:08:54,901 >> Diane: You're lying, Phyllis, and you know it. 217 00:08:54,967 --> 00:08:57,536 It's obvious that Jeremy never left town. 218 00:08:57,603 --> 00:08:58,871 And you know how I know that? 219 00:08:58,938 --> 00:09:00,339 Because he's right here. 220 00:09:00,406 --> 00:09:01,407 >> Jeremy: Hold on, Diane. 221 00:09:01,474 --> 00:09:02,675 Phyllis is telling the truth. 222 00:09:02,742 --> 00:09:04,343 >> Diane: [ Scoffs ] >> Jeremy: I was on the jet, I 223 00:09:04,410 --> 00:09:08,014 was on my way, and I realized I forgot my lucky socks. 224 00:09:08,080 --> 00:09:09,982 So I turned around, come back to get them. 225 00:09:10,049 --> 00:09:11,050 >> Diane: Oh, for Pete's sake. 226 00:09:11,117 --> 00:09:12,518 >> Jeremy: Oh, come on, Diane. 227 00:09:12,585 --> 00:09:14,854 You remember my lucky socks. 228 00:09:14,921 --> 00:09:17,056 I don't dare conduct business without them. 229 00:09:17,123 --> 00:09:20,559 But the big surprise is that you're back in town. 230 00:09:20,626 --> 00:09:21,560 What happened? 231 00:09:21,627 --> 00:09:23,963 Did you and Jack get sick of each other already? 232 00:09:24,030 --> 00:09:27,800 >> Diane: Well, I'll admit we left town to get away from you, 233 00:09:27,867 --> 00:09:29,602 but then we realized what a mistake it was. 234 00:09:29,669 --> 00:09:33,773 Why should we let you have that kind of control over our lives? 235 00:09:33,839 --> 00:09:38,311 So we decided to simply ignore you and come back. 236 00:09:38,377 --> 00:09:42,248 Because, you see, Jeremy, your tactics aren't going to work on 237 00:09:42,315 --> 00:09:42,848 me. 238 00:09:42,915 --> 00:09:44,183 I'm not afraid of you now. 239 00:09:44,250 --> 00:09:46,452 You have no power over me. 240 00:09:46,519 --> 00:09:47,954 >> Phyllis: Wow. 241 00:09:48,020 --> 00:09:50,089 Did you buy that? I didn't. 242 00:09:56,429 --> 00:09:59,565 >> Devon: Are you gonna talk to your dad about him seeing you 243 00:09:59,632 --> 00:10:00,566 come downstairs in my shirt? 244 00:10:00,633 --> 00:10:01,767 >> Abby: Ohh, yeah. 245 00:10:01,834 --> 00:10:04,203 I'm probably not gonna talk to him about that today because, 246 00:10:04,270 --> 00:10:07,840 um, I want to focus on you and everything that you have going 247 00:10:07,907 --> 00:10:09,108 on. 248 00:10:09,175 --> 00:10:12,144 Promise me that you will take to heart everything that Christine 249 00:10:12,211 --> 00:10:13,179 has to say. 250 00:10:13,245 --> 00:10:14,914 And don't let your anger get in the way. 251 00:10:14,981 --> 00:10:16,882 Just let her guide you through this. 252 00:10:16,949 --> 00:10:18,417 >> Devon: I will not lose it. 253 00:10:18,484 --> 00:10:19,085 I promise. 254 00:10:19,151 --> 00:10:20,353 >> Abby: Okay. 255 00:10:20,419 --> 00:10:22,088 'Cause I know that that anger is really coming from the hurt that 256 00:10:22,154 --> 00:10:23,322 you're feeling. 257 00:10:23,389 --> 00:10:26,058 And, trust me, I understand. 258 00:10:26,125 --> 00:10:28,527 But Lily will do anything to win, and she'll probably use 259 00:10:28,594 --> 00:10:29,962 that to provoke you. 260 00:10:30,029 --> 00:10:31,998 This is about law and contracts. 261 00:10:32,064 --> 00:10:35,501 It's not about family issues or an ex with an ax to grind. 262 00:10:35,568 --> 00:10:36,936 >> Devon: I know. I know that. 263 00:10:37,003 --> 00:10:38,671 And I'm gonna leave it all outside the door. 264 00:10:38,738 --> 00:10:41,540 And I will not let my personal feelings affect what happens in 265 00:10:41,607 --> 00:10:43,242 that hearing, okay? 266 00:10:43,309 --> 00:10:45,978 >> Abby: Okay. 267 00:10:46,045 --> 00:10:47,880 >> Traci: Can you believe it, Nikki? 268 00:10:47,947 --> 00:10:49,181 Tonight's the night. 269 00:10:49,248 --> 00:10:50,416 It's finally here. 270 00:10:50,483 --> 00:10:51,784 Thank you, honey. 271 00:10:51,851 --> 00:10:53,119 Thank you. 272 00:10:53,185 --> 00:10:56,589 The Genoa City Bicentennial Gala. 273 00:10:56,655 --> 00:10:58,724 Oh, my gosh, we've been working so hard to pull all of this 274 00:10:58,791 --> 00:11:00,826 together, and it's finally, finally gonna happen. 275 00:11:00,893 --> 00:11:03,362 >> Nikki: Oh, I know, but it seems like there's still so much 276 00:11:03,429 --> 00:11:04,563 to do. 277 00:11:04,630 --> 00:11:10,069 Oh, we are expecting a lot of press, local and national, so 278 00:11:10,136 --> 00:11:12,004 please double-check the RSVP list. 279 00:11:12,071 --> 00:11:14,740 >> Traci: I have done that, and everything is accounted for. 280 00:11:14,807 --> 00:11:16,609 Um, and you're absolutely right. 281 00:11:16,675 --> 00:11:19,812 There are going to be some amazing VIPs, both locally and 282 00:11:19,879 --> 00:11:20,379 nationally. 283 00:11:20,446 --> 00:11:21,280 >> Nikki: Ah, fantastic. 284 00:11:21,347 --> 00:11:22,214 Just as we had hoped. 285 00:11:22,281 --> 00:11:22,681 >> Traci: Yes. 286 00:11:22,748 --> 00:11:23,883 And how about you? 287 00:11:23,949 --> 00:11:26,118 Were you able to go over the numbers with Michael and Lauren 288 00:11:26,185 --> 00:11:27,319 for the caterer? 289 00:11:27,386 --> 00:11:30,056 The last thing we need is to run out of alcohol or food on a 290 00:11:30,122 --> 00:11:30,823 night like this. 291 00:11:30,890 --> 00:11:31,690 >> Nikki: Oh, tell me about it. 292 00:11:31,757 --> 00:11:32,291 No, no, no, no. 293 00:11:32,358 --> 00:11:33,726 They are all set. 294 00:11:33,793 --> 00:11:35,961 They finalized the arrangements this morning. 295 00:11:36,028 --> 00:11:38,831 >> Traci: Everything's going to be perfect. 296 00:11:38,898 --> 00:11:41,333 This is the biggest event in Genoa City in a really long 297 00:11:41,400 --> 00:11:41,867 time. 298 00:11:41,934 --> 00:11:43,102 >> Nikki: Absolutely. 299 00:11:43,169 --> 00:11:46,505 This is going to be an unforgettable celebration, 300 00:11:46,572 --> 00:11:49,875 bringing together the former and current members of our 301 00:11:49,942 --> 00:11:50,676 community. 302 00:11:50,743 --> 00:11:52,678 >> Traci: Oh, it's so exciting. 303 00:11:52,745 --> 00:11:53,879 >> Nikki: [ Sighing ] Oh. 304 00:11:53,946 --> 00:11:57,016 My only regret is that you and I didn't get to spend a lot of 305 00:11:57,083 --> 00:11:59,251 one-on-one time together planning it. 306 00:11:59,318 --> 00:12:01,287 >> Traci: Ah, I know, Nikki. 307 00:12:01,353 --> 00:12:03,289 It's just there was too much to do! 308 00:12:03,355 --> 00:12:05,091 >> Nikki: That's for sure. 309 00:12:05,157 --> 00:12:07,960 Well, it's all coming together now. 310 00:12:08,027 --> 00:12:11,897 And things are almost set for a special presentation we have 311 00:12:11,964 --> 00:12:12,765 planned, too. 312 00:12:12,832 --> 00:12:14,533 >> Traci: I am so looking forward to it. 313 00:12:14,600 --> 00:12:15,568 But you know what? 314 00:12:15,634 --> 00:12:18,938 The entire evening is going to just be spectacular. 315 00:12:19,004 --> 00:12:23,109 There's something about a masked ball that really speaks to the 316 00:12:23,175 --> 00:12:24,210 novelist in me. 317 00:12:24,276 --> 00:12:25,644 >> Nikki: Well, you're right. 318 00:12:25,711 --> 00:12:29,782 There always seems to be a hint of intrigue and romance in the 319 00:12:29,849 --> 00:12:33,252 air when people arrive masquerading in a world of 320 00:12:33,319 --> 00:12:34,320 fantasy. 321 00:12:34,386 --> 00:12:36,455 >> Traci: [ Laughs ] >> Nikki: It should prove for a 322 00:12:36,522 --> 00:12:37,623 magical evening. 323 00:12:37,690 --> 00:12:39,558 >> Traci: It's my kind of party. 324 00:12:39,625 --> 00:12:42,128 [ Laughs ] And, you know, the timing is 325 00:12:42,194 --> 00:12:43,462 just perfect, as well. 326 00:12:43,529 --> 00:12:47,299 I think that we really needed a joyous occasion like this, 327 00:12:47,366 --> 00:12:51,103 especially in light of recent events. 328 00:12:51,170 --> 00:12:52,838 >> Nikki: Recent events? 329 00:12:52,905 --> 00:12:53,973 Like what? 330 00:12:54,039 --> 00:12:58,544 Are you talking about something specific? 331 00:12:58,611 --> 00:13:01,614 >> Traci: [ Sighs ] >> Diane: It makes perfect 332 00:13:01,680 --> 00:13:03,482 sense the two of you found each other. 333 00:13:03,549 --> 00:13:06,218 It's just a match made in hell. 334 00:13:06,285 --> 00:13:07,386 >> Phyllis: Hell. 335 00:13:07,453 --> 00:13:08,687 What was that like? 336 00:13:08,754 --> 00:13:10,089 I mean when you died. 337 00:13:10,156 --> 00:13:11,490 But you didn't really die. 338 00:13:11,557 --> 00:13:14,894 Hey, but tell me -- when you fake die, do you go to fake 339 00:13:14,960 --> 00:13:15,427 hell? 340 00:13:15,494 --> 00:13:16,829 How does that work? 341 00:13:16,896 --> 00:13:19,365 >> Diane: Trust me, Phyllis, you won't be going to fake hell. 342 00:13:19,431 --> 00:13:23,202 I can't believe you went running to Kyle and Summer with the news 343 00:13:23,269 --> 00:13:25,638 that Jeremy had left town, knowing full well that they 344 00:13:25,704 --> 00:13:28,040 would relay that information to Jack and me. 345 00:13:28,107 --> 00:13:30,376 You wanted to get us back to town and put us in 346 00:13:30,442 --> 00:13:31,177 danger. 347 00:13:31,243 --> 00:13:32,611 Shame on you! 348 00:13:32,678 --> 00:13:33,846 And you know what? 349 00:13:33,913 --> 00:13:36,415 I bet there wasn't a moment's hesitation before using your own 350 00:13:36,482 --> 00:13:39,185 daughter as a pawn in your scheme. 351 00:13:39,251 --> 00:13:40,553 How low can you go? 352 00:13:40,619 --> 00:13:42,555 >> Phyllis: Is it hard for you to manufacture this level of 353 00:13:42,621 --> 00:13:43,455 outrage? 354 00:13:43,522 --> 00:13:44,690 Is that difficult? 355 00:13:44,757 --> 00:13:49,628 You know, the thing about you from before -- at least you knew 356 00:13:49,695 --> 00:13:52,364 that you were a terrible person. 357 00:13:52,431 --> 00:13:56,835 But now it's like you've just bought this fairy tale that 358 00:13:56,902 --> 00:14:01,207 you've created of, you know, saintly reform. 359 00:14:01,273 --> 00:14:02,708 >> Diane: I have reformed. 360 00:14:02,775 --> 00:14:04,577 >> Phyllis: Okay, now you're just a hypocrite. 361 00:14:04,643 --> 00:14:07,446 >> Jeremy: You were so much more fun when you were Taylor Jensen 362 00:14:07,513 --> 00:14:08,647 back in L.A. 363 00:14:08,714 --> 00:14:12,351 >> Diane: I have apologized for my mistakes, and I have made 364 00:14:12,418 --> 00:14:14,620 every effort to prove that I've changed. 365 00:14:14,687 --> 00:14:18,991 >> Phyllis: Okay, but, see, there's still quite a few people 366 00:14:19,058 --> 00:14:21,026 who don't believe that. 367 00:14:21,093 --> 00:14:25,764 There's still a few people who will never forgive or forget 368 00:14:25,831 --> 00:14:27,199 what you did to them. 369 00:14:27,266 --> 00:14:33,105 And those people will be so happy if someone comes along and 370 00:14:33,172 --> 00:14:35,341 makes you pay for what you did. 371 00:14:35,407 --> 00:14:37,309 I mean, I'm not one of those people. 372 00:14:37,376 --> 00:14:40,112 But, anyway... 373 00:14:40,179 --> 00:14:44,783 >> Diane: I hope that two of you enjoy each other's company. 374 00:14:44,850 --> 00:14:48,320 I can't think of two people who deserve each other more. 375 00:14:48,387 --> 00:14:49,488 >> Phyllis: I don't even know him. 376 00:14:49,555 --> 00:14:52,124 >> Diane: It must really bother you, though, that all your 377 00:14:52,191 --> 00:14:55,728 attacks against me have only made me stronger and even more 378 00:14:55,794 --> 00:14:57,763 united with Jack. 379 00:14:57,830 --> 00:14:59,632 >> Phyllis: You actually believe that. 380 00:14:59,698 --> 00:15:01,133 Seriously? 381 00:15:01,200 --> 00:15:05,537 Things must not be that great between you and Jack, or else 382 00:15:05,604 --> 00:15:08,007 you wouldn't feel the need to scream it from the rooftops. 383 00:15:08,073 --> 00:15:08,841 >> Diane: Mm. Yeah. 384 00:15:08,907 --> 00:15:10,009 You know what? 385 00:15:10,075 --> 00:15:11,877 It's -- It's fascinating that you keep insisting that you 386 00:15:11,944 --> 00:15:15,914 don't have any romantic interest in Jack, and yet, my gosh, 387 00:15:15,981 --> 00:15:20,386 you're so obsessed with the fact that we're in love and we're 388 00:15:20,452 --> 00:15:21,654 back together again. 389 00:15:21,720 --> 00:15:26,225 >> Phyllis: Okay, well, I'm not obsessed, and you don't have the 390 00:15:26,292 --> 00:15:27,860 capacity for love. 391 00:15:27,926 --> 00:15:30,029 >> Jeremy: Unless you can fall in love with a bank account. 392 00:15:30,095 --> 00:15:31,130 >> Phyllis: Well, look at that. 393 00:15:31,196 --> 00:15:32,398 He knows you very well. 394 00:15:32,464 --> 00:15:34,667 >> Diane: Alright, alright, you guys can just keep attacking me. 395 00:15:34,733 --> 00:15:38,137 But pretty soon you are going to hear some news that lets you 396 00:15:38,203 --> 00:15:41,173 know your hatefulness won't win. 397 00:15:41,240 --> 00:15:43,876 I don't care what either of you think. 398 00:15:43,942 --> 00:15:49,315 I don't have the time or the energy for your nonsense. 399 00:16:01,794 --> 00:16:03,829 >> Traci: I'm just talking in general terms about things that 400 00:16:03,896 --> 00:16:05,264 have happened lately, nothing specific. 401 00:16:05,331 --> 00:16:08,901 You know, there's just been a lot of circumstances that have 402 00:16:08,967 --> 00:16:11,270 affected a lot of us on many levels. 403 00:16:11,337 --> 00:16:14,473 [ Sighs ] I think it's a really great 404 00:16:14,540 --> 00:16:17,176 thing that we're all going to get together to celebrate this 405 00:16:17,242 --> 00:16:18,277 historic event. 406 00:16:18,344 --> 00:16:21,714 Nikki, 200 years! 407 00:16:21,780 --> 00:16:24,783 It's just important to bring people together to celebrate 408 00:16:24,850 --> 00:16:29,288 something positive and uplifting, right? 409 00:16:29,355 --> 00:16:33,058 >> Nikki: Traci, you're not a very good liar. 410 00:16:33,125 --> 00:16:35,194 >> Traci: [ Sighs ] I know. 411 00:16:35,260 --> 00:16:39,498 >> Nikki: So, what news were you talking about? 412 00:16:39,565 --> 00:16:41,266 Something at the Abbott House? 413 00:16:41,333 --> 00:16:44,069 Diane and Jack's rekindled romance? 414 00:16:44,136 --> 00:16:47,940 Or were you referring to the fact that Jeremy Stark is back 415 00:16:48,006 --> 00:16:50,275 in town? 416 00:16:50,342 --> 00:16:52,211 >> Traci: Jeremy Stark. 417 00:16:52,277 --> 00:16:54,079 Why would you bring him up? 418 00:16:54,146 --> 00:16:58,117 >> Nikki: Oh, I'm sure you've heard plenty about that man, all 419 00:16:58,183 --> 00:17:02,154 the danger that he poses to every one of us. 420 00:17:02,221 --> 00:17:06,725 And just for the record, luring him back to town was strictly 421 00:17:06,792 --> 00:17:07,960 Phyllis's idea. 422 00:17:10,996 --> 00:17:12,431 >> Devon: I'll see you. 423 00:17:12,498 --> 00:17:14,466 >> Abby: Mm. I'm still worried. 424 00:17:14,533 --> 00:17:15,300 >> Devon: You're still worried. 425 00:17:15,367 --> 00:17:16,068 >> Abby: I'm still worried. 426 00:17:16,135 --> 00:17:16,702 >> Devon: For what? 427 00:17:16,769 --> 00:17:17,803 What are you worried about? 428 00:17:17,870 --> 00:17:19,538 >> Abby: [ Sighs ] Honestly, what do you think's 429 00:17:19,605 --> 00:17:20,639 gonna happen? 430 00:17:20,706 --> 00:17:22,741 You think I'm gonna hear something that Amanda says and 431 00:17:22,808 --> 00:17:26,044 just freak out and start yelling at people and flipping chairs 432 00:17:26,111 --> 00:17:27,179 over or what? 433 00:17:27,246 --> 00:17:29,848 >> Abby: No, nothing that dramatic, but I know you have 434 00:17:29,915 --> 00:17:31,116 that in you. 435 00:17:31,183 --> 00:17:33,385 Look, I have seen you passionate, I have seen you 436 00:17:33,452 --> 00:17:37,523 angry, and most people just see cool, calm Devon. 437 00:17:37,589 --> 00:17:39,091 Nothing rattles you. 438 00:17:39,158 --> 00:17:41,193 But I know there's a lot underneath the surface. 439 00:17:41,260 --> 00:17:45,230 >> Devon: Well, it makes me happy that we've been in each 440 00:17:45,297 --> 00:17:48,467 other's lives for long enough that you do know that about me. 441 00:17:48,534 --> 00:17:50,369 >> Abby: But you know who else knows that about you? 442 00:17:50,436 --> 00:17:51,203 >> Devon: Who? 443 00:17:51,270 --> 00:17:53,539 >> Abby: Lily and Amanda. 444 00:17:53,605 --> 00:17:55,574 And I don't want them to use it against you. 445 00:17:55,641 --> 00:17:57,276 >> Devon: I'm prepared, though. 446 00:17:57,342 --> 00:17:58,210 >> Abby: Are you? 447 00:17:58,277 --> 00:17:58,677 >> Devon: Yeah. 448 00:17:58,744 --> 00:17:59,144 >> Abby: Really? 449 00:17:59,211 --> 00:17:59,611 >> Devon: Yeah. 450 00:17:59,678 --> 00:18:00,412 >> Abby: Okay. 451 00:18:00,479 --> 00:18:06,618 Because what if Amanda -- Sit down. 452 00:18:06,685 --> 00:18:11,256 What if she gets in your face with a lot of questions? 453 00:18:11,323 --> 00:18:15,727 [ Sighs ] "Mr. Hamilton, why should anyone 454 00:18:15,794 --> 00:18:17,463 believe you in these proceedings? 455 00:18:17,529 --> 00:18:21,300 You are a known liar, philanderer, and heartbreaker. 456 00:18:21,366 --> 00:18:24,036 You probably cheated in these business dealings the same way 457 00:18:24,102 --> 00:18:25,270 you cheated on me. 458 00:18:25,337 --> 00:18:29,575 So, why should anyone believe anything that you have to say?" 459 00:18:29,641 --> 00:18:32,110 Okay, that was probably a little too far, but, you know, 460 00:18:32,177 --> 00:18:33,312 something along those lines. 461 00:18:33,378 --> 00:18:35,547 >> Devon: I understand what you're doing, and, yeah, I know, 462 00:18:35,614 --> 00:18:37,716 she's -- Yeah, she might say that. 463 00:18:37,783 --> 00:18:39,952 >> Abby: Yeah, and we have to prepare for all contingencies. 464 00:18:40,018 --> 00:18:42,321 >> Devon: Well, you're preparing both of us. 465 00:18:42,387 --> 00:18:44,823 [ Chuckles ] >> Abby: How can you be so calm? 466 00:18:44,890 --> 00:18:46,425 There is so much at stake. 467 00:18:46,492 --> 00:18:49,628 >> Devon: Because I know that no matter what happens today, I'm 468 00:18:49,695 --> 00:18:52,831 always gonna be able to come home to my life, which is you 469 00:18:52,898 --> 00:18:53,832 and Dominic. 470 00:18:53,899 --> 00:18:56,468 >> Abby: Yes, and that will never change, but... 471 00:18:56,535 --> 00:18:57,469 >> Devon: Right. 472 00:18:57,536 --> 00:18:59,705 >> Abby: I know how much this means to you. 473 00:18:59,771 --> 00:19:02,975 >> Devon: Sure, it means a lot to me, but in the grand scheme 474 00:19:03,041 --> 00:19:05,344 of things... 475 00:19:05,410 --> 00:19:08,547 It's like -- It's like that talk that we had a long time ago 476 00:19:08,614 --> 00:19:09,915 about love. 477 00:19:09,982 --> 00:19:11,283 >> Abby: When was that? 478 00:19:11,350 --> 00:19:12,518 >> Devon: You don't remember that? 479 00:19:12,584 --> 00:19:13,652 It was a while back. 480 00:19:13,719 --> 00:19:17,723 I don't know exactly what I said, but I remember that we 481 00:19:17,789 --> 00:19:25,030 both agreed that real love and a real relationship is when you 482 00:19:25,097 --> 00:19:28,267 can count on the person to catch you when you're falling. 483 00:19:28,333 --> 00:19:31,003 And I know that no matter what happens today in that hearing, 484 00:19:31,069 --> 00:19:33,772 you and Dominic are gonna catch me. 485 00:19:33,839 --> 00:19:34,473 >> Abby: Yeah. 486 00:19:34,540 --> 00:19:37,175 >> Devon: Right? 487 00:19:37,242 --> 00:19:42,548 >> Abby: [ Breathes deeply ] >> Diane: [ Sighs ] 488 00:19:42,614 --> 00:19:45,584 [ Door slams ] >> Jack: Hey. 489 00:19:45,651 --> 00:19:47,953 What's got you so riled up? 490 00:19:48,020 --> 00:19:49,888 >> Diane: You will never guess who I ran into at the 491 00:19:49,955 --> 00:19:50,989 Grand Phoenix. 492 00:19:51,056 --> 00:19:54,159 Phyllis and Jeremy Stark, thick as thieves. 493 00:19:54,226 --> 00:19:54,927 >> Jack: Wait. 494 00:19:54,993 --> 00:19:56,929 He's already back in town? 495 00:19:56,995 --> 00:19:58,497 >> Diane: He never even left. 496 00:19:58,564 --> 00:20:00,699 We were right to suspect that Phyllis was lying when she said 497 00:20:00,766 --> 00:20:01,934 that he had flown off to Europe. 498 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:04,770 And no doubt she was also lying when she said that she didn't 499 00:20:04,836 --> 00:20:06,939 want anything to do with his plans for me. 500 00:20:07,005 --> 00:20:07,940 >> Jack: Unbelievable. 501 00:20:08,006 --> 00:20:09,975 >> Diane: [ Sighs ] >> Jack: What am I saying? 502 00:20:10,042 --> 00:20:11,143 Of course it's believable. 503 00:20:11,209 --> 00:20:12,177 It's Phyllis. 504 00:20:12,244 --> 00:20:13,345 She never changes. 505 00:20:13,412 --> 00:20:15,581 It's not bad enough that she decided to throw in with this 506 00:20:15,647 --> 00:20:16,448 man. 507 00:20:16,515 --> 00:20:18,317 She dragged Summer and Kyle into it, too. 508 00:20:18,383 --> 00:20:22,888 She lied to them and used them to deliver her lies to us. 509 00:20:22,955 --> 00:20:25,791 >> Diane: It was all a plan to get us to let our guard down. 510 00:20:25,857 --> 00:20:28,160 They wanted us to think that the coast was clear so that we would 511 00:20:28,226 --> 00:20:29,494 come running back to town. 512 00:20:29,561 --> 00:20:32,397 >> Jack: The question is why? 513 00:20:32,464 --> 00:20:34,700 What are those two planning? 514 00:20:34,766 --> 00:20:39,004 [ Door opens ] >> Phyllis: What was that about? 515 00:20:39,071 --> 00:20:41,039 I mean, what is going on? 516 00:20:41,106 --> 00:20:42,808 What news is Diane talking about? 517 00:20:42,874 --> 00:20:43,642 What is she up to? 518 00:20:43,709 --> 00:20:44,910 >> Jeremy: Who cares? 519 00:20:44,977 --> 00:20:45,611 It doesn't matter. 520 00:20:45,677 --> 00:20:46,545 >> Phyllis: No, it does matter. 521 00:20:46,612 --> 00:20:47,879 She's the bane of my existence. 522 00:20:47,946 --> 00:20:50,549 She is psychotic, okay? 523 00:20:50,616 --> 00:20:52,150 You give her an inch, she'll take a mile. 524 00:20:52,217 --> 00:20:54,152 >> Jeremy: Okay, I can't let you get distracted. 525 00:20:54,219 --> 00:20:56,355 That's exactly what Diane wants. 526 00:20:56,421 --> 00:21:01,426 Whatever plan that she and Jack have will be a moot point soon, 527 00:21:01,493 --> 00:21:02,527 okay? 528 00:21:02,594 --> 00:21:03,862 They're planning a future together that's never gonna 529 00:21:03,929 --> 00:21:07,766 happen, not if everything comes off the way we want. 530 00:21:07,833 --> 00:21:10,569 We have to focus on our plan. 531 00:21:10,636 --> 00:21:13,672 Now, do you think you can do that? 532 00:21:13,739 --> 00:21:16,708 >> Phyllis: I got this, okay? 533 00:21:16,775 --> 00:21:20,779 >> Jeremy: Now, I need your full attention on this next move. 534 00:21:20,846 --> 00:21:23,615 You take care of your end, I'll take care of the rest. 535 00:21:23,682 --> 00:21:31,289 But I need to know -- are you still on board with this 100%? 536 00:21:41,466 --> 00:21:43,669 >> "The Young and the Restless" will continue. 537 00:22:02,254 --> 00:22:03,955 >> Jack: Whatever they are up to, I am not surprised that 538 00:22:04,022 --> 00:22:06,491 Stark managed to get his hooks into Phyllis. 539 00:22:06,558 --> 00:22:08,160 I am deeply disappointed. 540 00:22:08,226 --> 00:22:11,129 She has clearly let her hatred for you consume her to the point 541 00:22:11,196 --> 00:22:11,997 of no return. 542 00:22:12,064 --> 00:22:14,833 She has alienated everyone in her life. 543 00:22:14,900 --> 00:22:16,902 >> Diane: And that's exactly the kind of vulnerability that 544 00:22:16,968 --> 00:22:18,136 Jeremy preys on. 545 00:22:18,203 --> 00:22:20,672 He's playing on her emotions perfectly -- not that I'm 546 00:22:20,739 --> 00:22:23,975 excusing Phyllis's part in this, not at all. 547 00:22:24,042 --> 00:22:26,945 And it doesn't help that she sees us getting closer. 548 00:22:27,012 --> 00:22:29,014 It's only making her even more dangerous. 549 00:22:29,081 --> 00:22:30,582 >> Jack: Why does that even matter to her? 550 00:22:30,649 --> 00:22:32,784 It's not like we have a chance of getting back together. 551 00:22:32,851 --> 00:22:34,720 I have made that very clear. 552 00:22:34,786 --> 00:22:38,724 >> Diane: Jack, that's not why she's so angry. 553 00:22:38,790 --> 00:22:41,193 This goes back years. Decades. 554 00:22:41,259 --> 00:22:42,728 We fought over you. 555 00:22:42,794 --> 00:22:45,597 We competed for your affection, and Phyllis feels like she's 556 00:22:45,664 --> 00:22:46,131 lost. 557 00:22:46,198 --> 00:22:46,631 >> Jack: Oh, come on. 558 00:22:46,698 --> 00:22:47,365 That's ridiculous. 559 00:22:47,432 --> 00:22:49,134 >> Diane: But it's how she feels. 560 00:22:49,201 --> 00:22:53,371 Losing out on your love has filled her with rage towards me, 561 00:22:53,438 --> 00:22:55,040 towards you, towards the world. 562 00:22:55,107 --> 00:22:58,944 I mean, and in her mind, she doesn't think that I deserve to 563 00:22:59,010 --> 00:23:00,178 be happy. 564 00:23:00,245 --> 00:23:02,314 She doesn't think that I deserve you, especially if it comes at 565 00:23:02,380 --> 00:23:03,548 her expense. 566 00:23:03,615 --> 00:23:05,417 >> Jack: Well, that is troubling because there is no remedy for 567 00:23:05,484 --> 00:23:06,551 that. 568 00:23:06,618 --> 00:23:08,386 If you are right, she has painted herself into a corner. 569 00:23:08,453 --> 00:23:10,655 >> Diane: That's what I'm afraid of. 570 00:23:10,722 --> 00:23:12,724 >> Jack: I have been holding out hope that the threat of losing 571 00:23:12,791 --> 00:23:14,493 her kids might snap her out of this. 572 00:23:14,559 --> 00:23:15,560 That is what's so frustrating. 573 00:23:15,627 --> 00:23:18,196 I know how much she loves them. 574 00:23:18,263 --> 00:23:21,032 I thought that would be enough to pull her back from the brink, 575 00:23:21,099 --> 00:23:23,101 make her realign her priorities. 576 00:23:23,168 --> 00:23:26,104 >> Diane: She is so full of hatred that she doesn't care 577 00:23:26,171 --> 00:23:27,472 about anybody. 578 00:23:27,539 --> 00:23:30,609 She only cares about herself and her vendetta against me. 579 00:23:30,675 --> 00:23:31,610 >> Jack: It doesn't make sense. 580 00:23:31,676 --> 00:23:35,013 She was so happy when Daniel moved back to town. 581 00:23:35,080 --> 00:23:37,916 She would be able to be close to him again, even after she lost 582 00:23:37,983 --> 00:23:38,984 her job at Marchetti. 583 00:23:39,050 --> 00:23:40,619 >> Diane: Oh, oh, oh, when Summer fired her. 584 00:23:40,685 --> 00:23:42,921 >> Jack: Yeah, even after Summer fired her, she had an 585 00:23:42,988 --> 00:23:45,757 opportunity to work with her son. 586 00:23:45,824 --> 00:23:46,358 And what did she do? 587 00:23:46,424 --> 00:23:48,260 She squandered that, too. 588 00:23:48,326 --> 00:23:49,528 I've seen this all before. 589 00:23:49,594 --> 00:23:50,996 She cannot help herself. 590 00:23:51,062 --> 00:23:54,232 She always gives in to her worst impulses. 591 00:23:54,299 --> 00:23:55,700 She did it with Christine. 592 00:23:55,767 --> 00:23:56,535 She did with Sharon. 593 00:23:56,601 --> 00:23:57,869 God knows she's done it with you. 594 00:23:57,936 --> 00:24:01,139 >> Diane: Well, and no matter how terrible her behavior is, 595 00:24:01,206 --> 00:24:05,177 she somehow finds a way to justify it all to herself. 596 00:24:05,243 --> 00:24:06,411 It's frightening. 597 00:24:06,478 --> 00:24:10,849 I mean, Phyllis's drama mixing in with Jeremy's twisted psyche? 598 00:24:10,916 --> 00:24:12,884 God only knows what they have in store for me. 599 00:24:12,951 --> 00:24:15,353 >> Jack: Whatever it is, don't you worry. 600 00:24:15,420 --> 00:24:20,392 We will handle this together, soon as husband and wife. 601 00:24:20,458 --> 00:24:22,661 >> Diane: [ Sighs ] >> Jack: We're not going to let 602 00:24:22,727 --> 00:24:27,799 them or anyone else take this happiness from us. 603 00:24:27,866 --> 00:24:31,303 >> Diane: I hope so. 604 00:24:31,369 --> 00:24:32,771 >> Phyllis: Don't worry about me. 605 00:24:32,838 --> 00:24:35,440 I'm not gonna get distracted by anything that Jack and Diane 606 00:24:35,507 --> 00:24:36,408 have planned, okay? 607 00:24:36,474 --> 00:24:37,509 Don't micromanage me. 608 00:24:37,576 --> 00:24:40,946 >> Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] Your confidence -- it never 609 00:24:41,012 --> 00:24:43,048 ceases to amaze me. 610 00:24:43,114 --> 00:24:47,152 Anyone who doesn't appreciate you doesn't deserve to know you. 611 00:24:47,219 --> 00:24:49,621 >> Phyllis: That's for sure. 612 00:24:49,688 --> 00:24:51,890 >> Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] We make a pretty good team, 613 00:24:51,957 --> 00:24:53,725 don't we? 614 00:24:53,792 --> 00:24:59,865 Together, you and I, we could light the world on fire. 615 00:24:59,931 --> 00:25:05,804 I can see a lot of opportunities opening up for us, endless 616 00:25:05,871 --> 00:25:06,705 opportunities. 617 00:25:06,771 --> 00:25:08,240 >> Phyllis: Okay. 618 00:25:08,306 --> 00:25:10,542 Alright. Stay focused. 619 00:25:10,609 --> 00:25:11,810 >> Jeremy: I am focused. 620 00:25:11,877 --> 00:25:14,346 >> Phyllis: No. I mean focused. 621 00:25:14,412 --> 00:25:16,114 That's the name of the game. 622 00:25:16,181 --> 00:25:17,415 You got it? 623 00:25:17,482 --> 00:25:20,352 Nothing else can screw up what we have planned for Diane. 624 00:25:20,418 --> 00:25:26,758 I have waited a really, really long time for this. 625 00:25:26,825 --> 00:25:32,530 Hey, I'm not gonna get distracted by some really 626 00:25:32,597 --> 00:25:38,603 handsome, strong-shouldered ex-con, alright? 627 00:25:38,670 --> 00:25:44,075 >> Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] I'm flattered. 628 00:25:44,142 --> 00:25:46,945 >> Phyllis: Don't be. 629 00:25:50,015 --> 00:25:52,350 >> Daniel: Listen, this is, uh, not on you. 630 00:25:52,417 --> 00:25:54,319 I mean, in my book, it's all on Devon. 631 00:25:54,386 --> 00:25:55,620 He's the one who's being selfish. 632 00:25:55,687 --> 00:25:57,155 He's the one who's being shortsighted. 633 00:25:57,222 --> 00:25:59,291 And where the heck does he get off acting like he's the only 634 00:25:59,357 --> 00:26:00,759 one that can have any grief for Neil? 635 00:26:00,825 --> 00:26:02,127 >> Lily: Oh, my God. Thank you. 636 00:26:02,193 --> 00:26:04,663 I've been saying that exact same thing to him. 637 00:26:04,729 --> 00:26:07,565 Of course I care about what he and my dad have created 638 00:26:07,632 --> 00:26:09,534 together, and I honor and I respect that. 639 00:26:09,601 --> 00:26:11,503 And of course I want to carry on his legacy, too. 640 00:26:11,569 --> 00:26:12,170 >> Daniel: Mm-hmm. 641 00:26:12,237 --> 00:26:13,405 And now you're moving forward. 642 00:26:13,471 --> 00:26:15,240 You're charting the course of what the Chancellor and Winters 643 00:26:15,307 --> 00:26:16,708 legacies are gonna look like in the future. 644 00:26:16,775 --> 00:26:17,909 >> Lily: Right. 645 00:26:17,976 --> 00:26:20,378 But Devon thinks he can change his mind and cling to the past 646 00:26:20,445 --> 00:26:23,381 and just throw away everything that we have worked so hard for. 647 00:26:23,448 --> 00:26:24,516 >> Daniel: Right? 648 00:26:24,582 --> 00:26:25,717 I mean, he wants to forget about contracts, forget about 649 00:26:25,784 --> 00:26:26,885 agreements. 650 00:26:26,952 --> 00:26:29,587 He wants to forget about your time, your effort, your hard 651 00:26:29,654 --> 00:26:33,258 work, basically the opportunity for you to make your dream come 652 00:26:33,325 --> 00:26:33,658 true. 653 00:26:33,725 --> 00:26:34,793 >> Lily: Yeah. 654 00:26:34,859 --> 00:26:37,662 >> Daniel: So you need to walk into that arbitration not 655 00:26:37,729 --> 00:26:40,198 thinking about what your brother wants, but what you want. 656 00:26:40,265 --> 00:26:40,932 You know? 657 00:26:40,999 --> 00:26:43,168 I mean, you have built something. 658 00:26:43,234 --> 00:26:47,272 You are carrying on a legacy, and Devon -- he doesn't have a 659 00:26:47,339 --> 00:26:49,007 reason or the right to tear that down. 660 00:26:49,074 --> 00:26:50,742 Any judge will see that. 661 00:26:50,809 --> 00:26:52,344 >> Lily: Do you really think so? 662 00:26:52,410 --> 00:26:53,845 >> Daniel: Of course I really think so. 663 00:26:53,912 --> 00:26:55,547 I wouldn't have said it if I didn't think so. 664 00:26:55,613 --> 00:26:56,548 Yes. No, you have got this. 665 00:26:56,614 --> 00:26:57,582 Go get him. 666 00:26:57,649 --> 00:27:00,885 >> Lily: [ Laughs ] [ Sighs ] 667 00:27:00,952 --> 00:27:02,854 No, you're right. 668 00:27:02,921 --> 00:27:03,688 Thank you. 669 00:27:03,755 --> 00:27:05,490 I mean, I should go, but thank you. 670 00:27:05,557 --> 00:27:08,259 I -- I really needed to hear that. 671 00:27:08,326 --> 00:27:09,627 Thank you. 672 00:27:09,694 --> 00:27:12,497 [ Sighing ] 673 00:27:19,471 --> 00:27:20,939 >> Devon: Okay. 674 00:27:21,006 --> 00:27:24,609 So, no more worrying, please. 675 00:27:24,676 --> 00:27:27,045 >> Abby: I would be a lot less worried if you were more 676 00:27:27,112 --> 00:27:27,779 worried. 677 00:27:27,846 --> 00:27:30,315 >> Devon: I will tell you what. 678 00:27:30,382 --> 00:27:34,686 After the hearing, I'm gonna come home and I'm gonna kiss 679 00:27:34,753 --> 00:27:38,023 you just like this. 680 00:27:38,089 --> 00:27:41,059 And then we're going to spend some time playing with Dominic. 681 00:27:41,126 --> 00:27:44,662 And then we're going to get dressed and go and have an 682 00:27:44,729 --> 00:27:46,965 amazing time with at this gala tonight. 683 00:27:47,032 --> 00:27:49,100 >> Abby: Well, that sounds wonderful. 684 00:27:49,167 --> 00:27:49,768 Can't wait. 685 00:27:49,834 --> 00:27:52,971 >> Devon: Me neither. 686 00:27:53,038 --> 00:27:54,205 >> Abby: Good luck. 687 00:27:54,272 --> 00:27:56,274 >> Devon: Thank you. See you. 688 00:28:06,885 --> 00:28:11,289 >> Abby: [ Sighs ] >> Abby: You've been in love, 689 00:28:11,356 --> 00:28:11,890 right? 690 00:28:11,956 --> 00:28:13,391 >> Devon: You know I have. 691 00:28:13,458 --> 00:28:15,927 >> Abby: Well, what does it feel like? 692 00:28:15,994 --> 00:28:17,062 What am I missing? 693 00:28:17,128 --> 00:28:20,165 >> Devon: Are you really asking me what love feels like? 694 00:28:20,231 --> 00:28:21,099 >> Abby: Is that ridiculous? 695 00:28:21,166 --> 00:28:23,034 >> Devon: No, it's not. 696 00:28:23,101 --> 00:28:24,903 [ Chuckles ] Um... 697 00:28:24,969 --> 00:28:27,939 >> Abby: I just -- I -- I need an answer, some sort of 698 00:28:28,006 --> 00:28:29,808 point of reference. 699 00:28:29,874 --> 00:28:35,213 >> Devon: Love is -- is, um... 700 00:28:35,280 --> 00:28:37,682 dangerous. 701 00:28:37,749 --> 00:28:42,053 It can be dangerous 'cause it can pick you up and whip you 702 00:28:42,120 --> 00:28:45,924 around like a rag doll and you have no idea where you're gonna 703 00:28:45,990 --> 00:28:47,892 land. 704 00:28:47,959 --> 00:28:52,697 But if it's real, then you always know that someone's gonna 705 00:28:52,764 --> 00:28:54,232 be there to catch you. 706 00:28:54,299 --> 00:28:56,501 >> Abby: Yeah. Wow. Um... 707 00:28:56,568 --> 00:28:59,571 Yeah, I've never felt like that before. 708 00:28:59,637 --> 00:29:01,639 Is that how you felt with Roxy? 709 00:29:01,706 --> 00:29:03,775 >> Devon: Yeah. 710 00:29:03,842 --> 00:29:04,642 It is. 711 00:29:04,709 --> 00:29:06,411 It is. I, uh... 712 00:29:06,478 --> 00:29:08,446 But where's this coming from, Abby? 713 00:29:08,513 --> 00:29:10,982 >> Abby: Well, someone had the audacity to tell me that I 714 00:29:11,049 --> 00:29:14,219 shouldn't be giving out relationship advice because I 715 00:29:14,285 --> 00:29:15,220 have never been in love. 716 00:29:15,286 --> 00:29:17,388 >> Devon: Well, that's not true. 717 00:29:17,455 --> 00:29:18,156 >> Abby: Maybe it is. 718 00:29:18,223 --> 00:29:22,527 I mean, Carmine, not love. 719 00:29:22,594 --> 00:29:25,563 Chavez, cute, but not love. 720 00:29:25,630 --> 00:29:26,731 Tyler. 721 00:29:26,798 --> 00:29:28,333 >> Devon: That was real, right? 722 00:29:28,399 --> 00:29:29,734 >> Abby: I don't know. 723 00:29:29,801 --> 00:29:33,271 The whipped around like a rag doll part, that was -- that was 724 00:29:33,338 --> 00:29:36,508 there, but I never knew if he was gonna be there to catch me. 725 00:29:36,574 --> 00:29:46,885 >> Devon: That's kind of the most important part. 726 00:29:46,951 --> 00:29:48,953 >> Abby: [ Sighs ] >> Nikki: Thank you. 727 00:29:57,495 --> 00:29:59,564 >> Jeremy: Nikki Newman. 728 00:29:59,631 --> 00:30:02,167 How lovely to see you. 729 00:30:02,233 --> 00:30:04,602 >> Nikki: Wish I could say the same. 730 00:30:04,669 --> 00:30:07,338 >> Jeremy: I get why you pretend to be outraged with my mere 731 00:30:07,405 --> 00:30:08,740 existence. 732 00:30:08,806 --> 00:30:14,045 I can see why, given your lofty perch in Genoa City society. 733 00:30:14,112 --> 00:30:16,314 >> Nikki: You don't know me. 734 00:30:16,381 --> 00:30:17,815 I don't care about appearances. 735 00:30:17,882 --> 00:30:19,083 I just don't want you here. 736 00:30:19,150 --> 00:30:22,921 >> Jeremy: You know, of the three women in your little group 737 00:30:22,987 --> 00:30:25,957 who united solely for the purpose of driving Diane Jenkins 738 00:30:26,024 --> 00:30:29,494 out of town, I find you most intriguing. 739 00:30:29,561 --> 00:30:32,897 >> Nikki: Oh, well, I'm sure Phyllis naturally will be 740 00:30:32,964 --> 00:30:34,365 thrilled to learn that news. 741 00:30:34,432 --> 00:30:37,368 >> Jeremy: You're from the other side of the tracks. 742 00:30:37,435 --> 00:30:40,638 You know what it means to fight and scrape to get what you want. 743 00:30:40,705 --> 00:30:44,042 We both share that quality. 744 00:30:44,108 --> 00:30:49,013 >> Nikki: Let me get something straight with you, Mr. Stark. 745 00:30:49,080 --> 00:30:51,716 Don't make assumptions about me. 746 00:30:51,783 --> 00:30:55,653 And we have just barely tolerated your presence here. 747 00:30:55,720 --> 00:30:59,457 You have a lot of gall coming back here after being arrested 748 00:30:59,524 --> 00:31:01,893 for breaking into our apartment in Chicago and stealing my 749 00:31:01,960 --> 00:31:02,727 necklace. 750 00:31:02,794 --> 00:31:04,829 >> Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] I was framed. 751 00:31:04,896 --> 00:31:07,131 I think you're smart enough to know that. 752 00:31:07,198 --> 00:31:09,200 >> Nikki: And I think you're smart enough to take some 753 00:31:09,267 --> 00:31:11,002 advice. 754 00:31:11,069 --> 00:31:13,137 Don't press your luck. 755 00:31:13,204 --> 00:31:15,206 Leave town. 756 00:31:15,273 --> 00:31:19,043 Don't give my husband an excuse to ruin your already pathetic 757 00:31:19,110 --> 00:31:20,311 life. 758 00:31:20,378 --> 00:31:24,415 >> Jeremy: I can assure you that I am no threat to you or anyone 759 00:31:24,482 --> 00:31:25,817 you know. 760 00:31:25,883 --> 00:31:27,685 >> Nikki: If you say so. 761 00:31:27,752 --> 00:31:30,355 Try convincing Victor Newman of that. 762 00:31:30,421 --> 00:31:33,725 >> Jeremy: You turned on me rather quickly, Nikki. 763 00:31:33,791 --> 00:31:37,095 It wasn't that long ago when you saw me as the answer for all 764 00:31:37,161 --> 00:31:38,963 your problems with Diane. 765 00:31:39,030 --> 00:31:41,699 And I find it fascinating that you're willing to let all that 766 00:31:41,766 --> 00:31:42,934 go. 767 00:31:43,001 --> 00:31:45,703 Or maybe you believe that Diane is the kind of woman who will 768 00:31:45,770 --> 00:31:50,375 eventually get what's coming to her. 769 00:31:50,441 --> 00:31:52,610 >> Traci: Well, this is a surprise. 770 00:31:52,677 --> 00:31:53,111 >> Phyllis: Ah. 771 00:31:53,177 --> 00:31:53,811 >> Traci: Uh, hi. 772 00:31:53,878 --> 00:31:55,013 >> Phyllis: Hi. Good to see you. 773 00:31:55,079 --> 00:31:56,481 Uh, I was supposed to meet Summer here. 774 00:31:56,547 --> 00:31:58,950 She just texted me and said she's running a few minutes 775 00:31:59,017 --> 00:31:59,350 late. 776 00:31:59,417 --> 00:32:00,118 >> Traci: Oh. 777 00:32:00,184 --> 00:32:01,519 Uh, well, I'm sorry. 778 00:32:01,586 --> 00:32:03,688 I -- I'm -- I've got back-to-back meetings and I'm 779 00:32:03,755 --> 00:32:04,656 heading out. 780 00:32:04,722 --> 00:32:07,225 Um, Jack and Diana are upstairs with Harrison. 781 00:32:07,292 --> 00:32:08,926 I'm sure they'll be down in just a few minutes. 782 00:32:08,993 --> 00:32:09,927 I guess you could... 783 00:32:09,994 --> 00:32:11,095 >> Phyllis: Okay. 784 00:32:11,162 --> 00:32:13,298 >> Traci: ...wait here, um, if you want to, as long as you 785 00:32:13,364 --> 00:32:16,100 promise you won't steal anything in the meanwhile. 786 00:32:16,167 --> 00:32:17,635 [ Both laugh ] Bye. 787 00:32:17,702 --> 00:32:18,169 >> Phyllis: Bye. 788 00:32:18,236 --> 00:32:20,238 >> Traci: [ Chuckles ] 789 00:33:05,249 --> 00:33:07,051 >> Diane: What the hell are you doing? 790 00:33:17,995 --> 00:33:20,932 >> Nikki: I think you're overestimating my interest in 791 00:33:20,998 --> 00:33:22,600 Diane Jenkins. 792 00:33:22,667 --> 00:33:26,003 I don't give her nearly as much thought as you seem to think I 793 00:33:26,070 --> 00:33:26,771 do. 794 00:33:26,838 --> 00:33:29,307 >> Jeremy: Hmm. How admirable. 795 00:33:29,374 --> 00:33:32,577 You know, living in anger and resentment is such a waste of 796 00:33:32,643 --> 00:33:33,444 energy. 797 00:33:33,511 --> 00:33:36,414 It could suck the soul right out of you. 798 00:33:36,481 --> 00:33:39,317 It took me years in a prison cell to learn that. 799 00:33:39,384 --> 00:33:40,184 >> Nikki: Mm. 800 00:33:40,251 --> 00:33:41,819 And they say crime doesn't pay. 801 00:33:41,886 --> 00:33:44,055 >> Jeremy: It also made me realize that there's more to 802 00:33:44,122 --> 00:33:45,289 life. 803 00:33:45,356 --> 00:33:48,526 Instead of wallowing in fury and regret, there are so many more 804 00:33:48,593 --> 00:33:53,097 good and uplifting things that I could be focusing on, like this 805 00:33:53,164 --> 00:33:56,200 gala you're helping to throw for the town's bicentennial. 806 00:33:56,267 --> 00:33:59,804 >> Nikki: It's invitation-only, and you are not invited. 807 00:33:59,871 --> 00:34:03,708 >> Jeremy: Well, maybe not yet, but I intend to make a donation 808 00:34:03,775 --> 00:34:07,712 to the sponsoring body of the event -- historical society. 809 00:34:07,779 --> 00:34:13,551 Now, my finances may be in flux, so my -- my donation may be 810 00:34:13,618 --> 00:34:16,788 modest at best. 811 00:34:16,854 --> 00:34:19,457 >> Nikki: It'll take a lot more than a donation to gain 812 00:34:19,524 --> 00:34:21,526 admittance to our event. 813 00:34:21,592 --> 00:34:26,063 And I can assure you, your name will not be on the guest list, 814 00:34:26,130 --> 00:34:29,033 no matter how many zeroes your check might have. 815 00:34:29,100 --> 00:34:32,503 >> Jeremy: Nonetheless, I still intend to do my small part to 816 00:34:32,570 --> 00:34:35,306 make this gala a success. 817 00:34:35,373 --> 00:34:41,212 I have no doubt this will be a night to remember. 818 00:34:51,222 --> 00:34:53,491 >> Diane: What are you doing lurking around? 819 00:34:53,558 --> 00:34:54,725 How did you get in here? 820 00:34:54,792 --> 00:34:57,562 >> Phyllis: I'm not lurking around. 821 00:34:57,628 --> 00:35:00,431 Summer asked me to come here. 822 00:35:00,498 --> 00:35:02,834 I'm meeting her, and Traci let me in. 823 00:35:02,900 --> 00:35:05,570 >> Diane: Well, Summer isn't here, and I don't believe for 824 00:35:05,636 --> 00:35:07,171 one second that that's why you're here. 825 00:35:07,238 --> 00:35:10,241 And look at you, once again using your daughter for whatever 826 00:35:10,308 --> 00:35:11,409 it is you're up to. 827 00:35:11,476 --> 00:35:13,711 >> Phyllis: Okay, I have no idea what you're talking about. 828 00:35:13,778 --> 00:35:15,446 You have a very paranoid imagination. 829 00:35:15,513 --> 00:35:16,814 >> Diane: Stop it. 830 00:35:16,881 --> 00:35:19,250 Now that we know that you're working with Jeremy, you 831 00:35:19,317 --> 00:35:21,385 shouldn't be anywhere near this house. 832 00:35:21,452 --> 00:35:23,855 You have made it clear that you have it in for us, and I don't 833 00:35:23,921 --> 00:35:29,093 trust you as far as I can throw you. 834 00:35:29,160 --> 00:35:33,531 [ Sighs ] >> Phyllis: Oh, here's a text 835 00:35:33,598 --> 00:35:35,700 from Summer. 836 00:35:35,766 --> 00:35:36,434 Okay. 837 00:35:36,501 --> 00:35:38,970 Well, she can't meet after all. 838 00:35:39,036 --> 00:35:40,004 Nice chatting. 839 00:35:40,071 --> 00:35:42,073 See you later. 840 00:35:50,681 --> 00:35:52,683 [ Sighs ] 841 00:35:57,655 --> 00:36:01,726 >> Lily: Hey, Devon. >> Devon: Hey, Lily. 842 00:36:01,792 --> 00:36:06,330 >> Lily: [ Sighs ] It's our last chance. 843 00:36:06,397 --> 00:36:09,367 >> Devon: It's our last chance for what? 844 00:36:09,433 --> 00:36:12,270 >> Lily: Once we start this, there is no going back. 845 00:36:12,336 --> 00:36:14,839 I mean, we have to try to find some common ground, Devon. 846 00:36:14,906 --> 00:36:16,107 Please. 847 00:36:16,173 --> 00:36:18,309 Please, won't you to at least consider talking about it? 848 00:36:18,376 --> 00:36:22,713 >> Amanda: Lily, don't say another word. 849 00:36:35,726 --> 00:36:38,663 ♪♪ 850 00:36:38,729 --> 00:36:41,666 -- Captions by VITAC -- www.vitac.com 851 00:36:41,732 --> 00:36:44,669 Captioning Provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 852 00:36:44,735 --> 00:36:47,672 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 853 00:36:47,738 --> 00:36:52,977 ♪♪ >> Join us again for 854 00:36:53,044 --> 00:36:54,879 "The Young and the Restless."