1 00:00:05,672 --> 00:00:07,374 >> Daniel: Can we meet? 2 00:00:22,989 --> 00:00:26,993 [ sighs ] >> Sharon: Summer, you're not 3 00:00:27,060 --> 00:00:28,228 leaving already, are you? 4 00:00:28,294 --> 00:00:30,930 >> Summer: I-- I forgot I have something that I really need to 5 00:00:30,997 --> 00:00:32,031 take care of. 6 00:00:32,098 --> 00:00:34,367 >> Sharon: Well, wait, let me get you a cup 7 00:00:34,434 --> 00:00:37,303 of coffee first, or a hug. 8 00:00:37,370 --> 00:00:39,105 [ sighs ] 9 00:00:46,379 --> 00:00:49,849 >> Ashley: Thanks for the break. I should get back to work. 10 00:00:49,916 --> 00:00:50,884 >> Tucker: Hold on. 11 00:00:50,950 --> 00:00:52,485 Not until you've told me why you've been distracted 12 00:00:52,552 --> 00:00:54,454 this whole time. 13 00:00:54,521 --> 00:00:56,723 Don't tell me you've grown inured to my charms. 14 00:00:56,790 --> 00:00:59,025 >> Ashley: Is that even humanly possible? 15 00:00:59,092 --> 00:01:00,193 >> Tucker: No. 16 00:01:00,260 --> 00:01:01,161 >> Ashley: It's her. 17 00:01:01,227 --> 00:01:02,495 >> Tucker: Oh, Diane? 18 00:01:02,562 --> 00:01:03,563 >> Ashley: Of course. 19 00:01:03,630 --> 00:01:05,965 How did this happen? 20 00:01:06,032 --> 00:01:09,936 How is she out on bail and living with us? 21 00:01:10,003 --> 00:01:12,071 >> Tucker: Karmic payback for something we did 22 00:01:12,138 --> 00:01:13,740 in our past life, or this one? 23 00:01:13,807 --> 00:01:14,607 Hard to say. 24 00:01:14,674 --> 00:01:16,075 >> Ashley: You know, I don't understand. 25 00:01:16,142 --> 00:01:17,777 Jack and Kyle think she's so wonderful. 26 00:01:17,844 --> 00:01:19,846 They think she's a saint after everything that she's done 27 00:01:19,913 --> 00:01:22,081 to them and now she's charged with murder. 28 00:01:22,148 --> 00:01:22,749 It doesn't matter. 29 00:01:22,816 --> 00:01:23,917 How does she pull this off? 30 00:01:23,983 --> 00:01:26,719 >> Tucker: She's a master manipulator. 31 00:01:26,786 --> 00:01:29,489 I'm so sorry you're so upset about it. 32 00:01:29,556 --> 00:01:31,658 >> Ashley: How could I not be upset? 33 00:01:31,724 --> 00:01:35,495 Jack thinks I'm unreasonable because I have qualms about 34 00:01:35,562 --> 00:01:38,631 sharing a home with somebody who's been accused of murder. 35 00:01:38,698 --> 00:01:41,100 She can't go anywhere because of her ankle monitor. 36 00:01:41,167 --> 00:01:43,169 I'm stuck with her. 37 00:01:43,236 --> 00:01:46,272 God, then she's driven this huge wedge between Jack and me. 38 00:01:46,339 --> 00:01:48,842 >> Tucker: How does any judge allow a flight risk 39 00:01:48,908 --> 00:01:50,443 like Diane out on bail? 40 00:01:50,510 --> 00:01:52,178 The woman knows how to disappear. 41 00:01:52,245 --> 00:01:55,582 >> Ashley: [ sighs] I wish she'd do it again. 42 00:01:58,585 --> 00:02:13,466 ♪♪♪ 43 00:02:13,533 --> 00:02:28,481 ♪♪♪ 44 00:02:30,550 --> 00:02:34,187 >> Sally: [ groans] There, are you satisfied? 45 00:02:34,254 --> 00:02:37,891 Can I get back to work now? 46 00:02:37,957 --> 00:02:44,631 [ phone ringing ] [ sighs ] 47 00:02:44,697 --> 00:02:45,465 Hello. 48 00:02:45,532 --> 00:02:47,901 >> Adam: Sally, great news. 49 00:02:47,967 --> 00:02:51,137 McCall is officially all mine. 50 00:02:51,204 --> 00:02:52,772 >> Sally: Congratulations. 51 00:02:52,839 --> 00:02:55,742 >> Adam: Victor agreed to my terms. No meddling. 52 00:02:55,808 --> 00:02:58,945 I have complete autonomy, which includes all 53 00:02:59,012 --> 00:03:00,013 staffing decisions. 54 00:03:00,079 --> 00:03:02,415 >> Sally: Well, I still haven't had a chance to-- 55 00:03:02,482 --> 00:03:04,784 >> Adam: Yeah, I know that you wanted some time to think 56 00:03:04,851 --> 00:03:06,953 it over and I'm not trying to pressure you. 57 00:03:07,020 --> 00:03:08,988 But I have been digging into the mess that Tucker made 58 00:03:09,055 --> 00:03:11,891 and I am eager to get my team in place. 59 00:03:11,958 --> 00:03:14,294 There's so much to do and I think that you're gonna be 60 00:03:14,360 --> 00:03:16,729 as excited by the challenge as I am. 61 00:03:16,796 --> 00:03:19,699 >> Sally: Well, I have to talk to Chloe before I can get back 62 00:03:19,766 --> 00:03:20,867 to you about the offer. 63 00:03:20,934 --> 00:03:23,736 >> Adam: This could be a real opportunity for us to turn 64 00:03:23,803 --> 00:03:27,040 a total failure into a major success. 65 00:03:27,106 --> 00:03:29,576 >> Sally: Okay. 66 00:03:29,642 --> 00:03:33,613 I will let you know. 67 00:03:33,680 --> 00:03:36,482 >> Nick: Sounds like good news. 68 00:03:36,549 --> 00:03:39,185 Let me guess, Jill loved your pitch and is ready to offer 69 00:03:39,252 --> 00:03:41,721 you a lucrative contract. 70 00:03:41,788 --> 00:03:46,059 >> Sally: Not quite. 71 00:03:46,125 --> 00:03:48,695 I need to talk to you about something. 72 00:03:48,761 --> 00:03:50,430 >> Nick: Okay. 73 00:03:50,496 --> 00:03:53,466 >> Sally: But I need you to promise me to hear me out 74 00:03:53,533 --> 00:03:57,337 and not rush to judgment. 75 00:03:57,403 --> 00:03:59,272 >> Nick: What's going on? 76 00:04:06,679 --> 00:04:08,881 >> Tucker: I realize that having Diane under the same roof 77 00:04:08,948 --> 00:04:10,750 is a nightmare for you, but let's not forget 78 00:04:10,817 --> 00:04:12,652 that you also invited me into your home. 79 00:04:12,719 --> 00:04:14,921 >> Ashley: I know, I'm partially to blame for the tension. 80 00:04:14,988 --> 00:04:16,155 >> Tucker: No, no, no, no, no. 81 00:04:16,222 --> 00:04:17,190 >> Ashley: I get it. 82 00:04:17,256 --> 00:04:19,058 >> Tucker: No, what I'm saying is while I'm there, 83 00:04:19,125 --> 00:04:22,228 it will be my mission to distract you with more, uh, 84 00:04:22,295 --> 00:04:23,863 pleasurable thoughts. 85 00:04:23,930 --> 00:04:25,164 >> Ashley: Oh. 86 00:04:25,231 --> 00:04:26,466 Well, I like that. 87 00:04:26,532 --> 00:04:28,901 It's not good for me to be so angry all the time. 88 00:04:28,968 --> 00:04:30,036 >> Tucker: No, it isn't. 89 00:04:30,103 --> 00:04:32,238 And if it's any consolation, I'm gonna do my best to make 90 00:04:32,305 --> 00:04:34,507 sure that Diane's stay is as unpleasant for her as possible. 91 00:04:34,574 --> 00:04:35,208 >> Ashley: Okay. 92 00:04:35,274 --> 00:04:36,075 >> Adam: Ashley. 93 00:04:36,142 --> 00:04:38,144 [ Ashley groans ] >> Adam: How are you? 94 00:04:38,211 --> 00:04:39,145 >> Ashley: Good. 95 00:04:39,212 --> 00:04:40,713 >> Adam: Tucker. 96 00:04:40,780 --> 00:04:42,048 Enjoying early retirement? 97 00:04:42,115 --> 00:04:44,050 It must be nice to be out from under the burden 98 00:04:44,117 --> 00:04:45,652 of a failing empire. 99 00:04:45,718 --> 00:04:48,921 >> Tucker: Well, Adam, as the Buddha said, 100 00:04:48,988 --> 00:04:51,557 sitting under the Bodhi Tree, "Why don't you kiss my ass?" 101 00:04:51,624 --> 00:04:53,960 [ Ashley laughs, coughs ] >> Adam: Well, in case 102 00:04:54,027 --> 00:04:56,729 you haven't heard, McCall Unlimited is mine. 103 00:04:56,796 --> 00:05:00,867 I'm now in charge of trying to salvage your failed company. 104 00:05:00,933 --> 00:05:02,135 >> Tucker: I did hear that. 105 00:05:02,201 --> 00:05:04,937 I-- I heard that Victor intended to hand it over to you, 106 00:05:05,004 --> 00:05:07,674 as a bailout for your failures at Jabot and Newman. 107 00:05:07,740 --> 00:05:10,743 >> Adam: [ chuckles ] Uh, actually, Victor knew that 108 00:05:10,810 --> 00:05:12,645 I wanted a challenge. 109 00:05:12,712 --> 00:05:14,681 It's kind of hard to know what to tackle first. 110 00:05:14,747 --> 00:05:17,417 I mean, the mismanaged books and the exodus of any talented 111 00:05:17,483 --> 00:05:19,852 staff you once had, or just the terrible 112 00:05:19,919 --> 00:05:20,787 McCall name. 113 00:05:20,853 --> 00:05:23,222 I mean, can I ask you a serious question? 114 00:05:23,289 --> 00:05:24,957 How did you let things get so bad? 115 00:05:25,024 --> 00:05:27,493 >> Ashley: I think he was busy becoming a better person, Adam, 116 00:05:27,560 --> 00:05:29,295 and got a little distracted. 117 00:05:29,362 --> 00:05:32,865 Didn't notice that incompetence had kind of run into the ground. 118 00:05:32,932 --> 00:05:36,102 >> Adam: Mm. Well, self-improvement can be 119 00:05:36,169 --> 00:05:37,170 a burden. 120 00:05:37,236 --> 00:05:38,671 >> Ashley: How would you know? 121 00:05:38,738 --> 00:05:41,040 >> Adam: Uh, luckily, I understand the value 122 00:05:41,107 --> 00:05:42,308 of a work-life balance. 123 00:05:42,375 --> 00:05:44,977 Although that-- that's gonna be put to the test trying to make 124 00:05:45,044 --> 00:05:45,978 this company better. 125 00:05:46,045 --> 00:05:47,814 >> Ashley: Ooh, that's hilarious. You should be 126 00:05:47,880 --> 00:05:50,249 so grateful that you are allowed to run anything bigger 127 00:05:50,316 --> 00:05:51,350 than a lemonade stand. 128 00:05:51,417 --> 00:05:53,586 >> Adam: Oh, it's gonna be fun-- >> Ashley: Mm-hmm. 129 00:05:53,653 --> 00:05:55,655 >> Adam: -- turning this into a major success, something much 130 00:05:55,722 --> 00:05:57,857 bigger than you could've ever imagined. 131 00:05:57,924 --> 00:05:59,192 >> Tucker: I hope it flourishes. 132 00:05:59,258 --> 00:06:01,961 Uh, but, uh, I've let go of any attachment to it. 133 00:06:02,028 --> 00:06:02,995 >> Adam: Right. 134 00:06:03,062 --> 00:06:04,063 You've reached enlightenment. 135 00:06:04,130 --> 00:06:06,532 [ Ashley sucking on straw ] Was that before or after 136 00:06:06,599 --> 00:06:09,936 my father paid the, uh, inflated price for your broken company? 137 00:06:10,002 --> 00:06:12,805 >> Ashley: [ sighs ] Bye, Adam. 138 00:06:12,872 --> 00:06:16,008 >> Adam: Have a nice lunch. 139 00:06:16,075 --> 00:06:18,745 >> Ashley: [ whispers ] How did you not just punch him 140 00:06:18,811 --> 00:06:20,012 in the face? 141 00:06:20,079 --> 00:06:22,582 >> Tucker: It's just mesmerizing watching you come to my defense 142 00:06:22,648 --> 00:06:27,053 like that. I don't know if I'm-- if I'm just moved or a little 143 00:06:27,120 --> 00:06:28,121 bit turned on right now. 144 00:06:28,187 --> 00:06:28,921 >> Ashley: Really? 145 00:06:28,988 --> 00:06:30,056 >> Tucker: Mm-hmm. 146 00:06:30,123 --> 00:06:33,326 >> Ashley: I'm frustrated that the Adams and the Dianes 147 00:06:33,392 --> 00:06:36,095 of the world are actually failing upwards. 148 00:06:36,162 --> 00:06:36,796 >> Tucker: Right here. 149 00:06:36,863 --> 00:06:39,499 >> Ashley: What are you doing? 150 00:06:39,565 --> 00:06:42,435 >> Tucker: You can say whatever you want. 151 00:06:42,502 --> 00:06:46,873 I'm starting to believe that you actually care for me. 152 00:06:46,939 --> 00:06:48,241 >> Ashley: Um... 153 00:06:51,010 --> 00:06:53,346 >> Sharon: It's good to see you out and about. 154 00:06:53,412 --> 00:06:56,516 Nick said that you've been spending a lot of your time 155 00:06:56,582 --> 00:06:59,585 alone and you haven't replied to his texts or calls. 156 00:06:59,652 --> 00:07:00,686 He's worried about you. 157 00:07:00,753 --> 00:07:03,022 >> Summer: Uh, yeah, I've just been trying to conserve 158 00:07:03,089 --> 00:07:04,123 my energy for Harrison. 159 00:07:04,190 --> 00:07:06,392 Trying to keep things as normal as possible for him, 160 00:07:06,459 --> 00:07:08,094 which is a challenge. 161 00:07:08,161 --> 00:07:11,931 >> Sharon: I get wanting to conserve your energy right now. 162 00:07:11,998 --> 00:07:14,333 But that doesn't mean you have to go through this alone. 163 00:07:14,400 --> 00:07:15,968 You know, there are plenty of people 164 00:07:16,035 --> 00:07:18,137 who love you and understand what you're going through. 165 00:07:18,204 --> 00:07:22,375 The grief, the shock, the pain, the anger, whatever it is 166 00:07:22,441 --> 00:07:24,110 that you're feeling, it's perfectly normal under 167 00:07:24,177 --> 00:07:25,645 these circumstances. 168 00:07:25,711 --> 00:07:29,315 Just know there is a community of people here 169 00:07:29,382 --> 00:07:31,050 for you every step of the way. 170 00:07:31,117 --> 00:07:32,251 >> Summer: Yeah. 171 00:07:32,318 --> 00:07:35,922 To be honest, Sharon, I mean, all the support, it's actually 172 00:07:35,988 --> 00:07:38,591 just making me feel like I need to take care of other people's 173 00:07:38,658 --> 00:07:40,159 feelings about my well-being. 174 00:07:40,226 --> 00:07:42,628 And it's just easier to be alone. 175 00:07:42,695 --> 00:07:46,532 So, thank you for the hug and for the coffee. 176 00:07:46,599 --> 00:07:48,801 I promise I will answer my dad. 177 00:07:48,868 --> 00:07:49,802 >> Daniel: Excuse me. 178 00:07:49,869 --> 00:07:58,845 Um, sorry, I need to talk to my sister, please? 179 00:07:58,911 --> 00:08:01,714 >> Sally: Uh, I was hoping to have some more time to think 180 00:08:01,781 --> 00:08:04,917 this through, but now it seems I have to make a decision 181 00:08:04,984 --> 00:08:06,419 sooner than I thought. 182 00:08:06,485 --> 00:08:10,122 >> Nick: Well, I'm ready to be a sounding board. 183 00:08:10,189 --> 00:08:16,162 >> Sally: So, Chloe and I got some not-great news. 184 00:08:16,229 --> 00:08:18,798 Jill does not want to lock us into a contract. 185 00:08:18,865 --> 00:08:22,702 Maybe down the road, but not right now. 186 00:08:22,768 --> 00:08:23,636 >> Nick: Really? 187 00:08:23,703 --> 00:08:24,804 That is surprising. 188 00:08:24,871 --> 00:08:27,640 I thought you had a killer pitch and you guys were gonna 189 00:08:27,707 --> 00:08:28,741 close that deal today. 190 00:08:28,808 --> 00:08:30,576 >> Sally: Yeah, I mean, I thought it was gonna happen, 191 00:08:30,643 --> 00:08:32,979 too, but Jill delivered the bad news before we even 192 00:08:33,045 --> 00:08:35,581 had a chance to present our newest plans. 193 00:08:35,648 --> 00:08:37,250 >> Nick: Okay. 194 00:08:37,316 --> 00:08:38,718 Uh, good news delayed. 195 00:08:38,784 --> 00:08:40,987 >> Sally: Yeah. I mean, it could still happen, but that would 196 00:08:41,053 --> 00:08:44,724 mean hoping for a maybe as opposed to betting 197 00:08:44,790 --> 00:08:47,059 on a sure thing. 198 00:08:47,126 --> 00:08:49,395 >> Nick: You can't knock a sure thing. 199 00:08:49,462 --> 00:08:50,596 >> Sally: Right. 200 00:08:50,663 --> 00:08:54,600 Which is exactly why I'm giving this serious consideration. 201 00:08:54,667 --> 00:08:56,502 >> Nick: Does this mean you're ready to take me 202 00:08:56,569 --> 00:08:58,638 up on my proposal to invest in your business? 203 00:08:58,704 --> 00:09:02,275 Because, Sally, I would love to partner with you on this. 204 00:09:02,341 --> 00:09:06,679 >> Sally: [ laughs softly ] Um, it's actually about 205 00:09:06,746 --> 00:09:11,150 another opportunity. 206 00:09:11,217 --> 00:09:12,919 >> Nick: Why are you being cagey? 207 00:09:12,985 --> 00:09:18,791 >> Sally: Because it would mean working at McCall. 208 00:09:18,858 --> 00:09:20,326 For Adam. 209 00:09:27,967 --> 00:09:31,837 >> Nick: Are you actually considering taking the job? 210 00:09:31,904 --> 00:09:36,175 >> Sally: Well, I have to make a living, so... yeah. 211 00:09:36,242 --> 00:09:39,378 >> Nick: But my offer to help you set up your own business was 212 00:09:39,445 --> 00:09:40,680 met with a resounding no. 213 00:09:40,746 --> 00:09:42,882 But you're willing to go and work with Adam at this 214 00:09:42,949 --> 00:09:45,885 company my father bought for him? In what capacity? 215 00:09:45,952 --> 00:09:48,120 >> Sally: I don't know, Adam didn't go into details. 216 00:09:48,187 --> 00:09:50,489 And like I said, I don't even know how I feel about it. 217 00:09:50,556 --> 00:09:52,758 I thought I was gonna have more time to think this through, 218 00:09:52,825 --> 00:09:56,295 but that was Adam on the phone and he's eager to get his team 219 00:09:56,362 --> 00:09:57,463 in place. 220 00:09:57,530 --> 00:10:00,366 >> Nick: Yeah, this is clearly his way to insinuate himself 221 00:10:00,433 --> 00:10:01,334 back into your life. 222 00:10:01,400 --> 00:10:04,804 He saw an opportunity and boom, there you go. 223 00:10:04,870 --> 00:10:08,074 I mean, he will do whatever it takes to stay close to you. 224 00:10:08,140 --> 00:10:09,308 >> Sally: Right. 225 00:10:09,375 --> 00:10:12,445 Because it couldn't possibly be about my skill set 226 00:10:12,511 --> 00:10:13,646 or my track record. 227 00:10:13,713 --> 00:10:16,148 You know, I did a pretty great job as C.O.O. and C.E.O. 228 00:10:16,215 --> 00:10:17,316 of Newman. 229 00:10:17,383 --> 00:10:19,352 So, maybe Adam recognizes that? 230 00:10:19,418 --> 00:10:21,921 >> Nick: That's why I wanted to invest in you. 231 00:10:21,988 --> 00:10:24,623 That's why I fought so hard for you to stay at Newman. 232 00:10:24,690 --> 00:10:27,093 Why I went to bat to get you that second meeting with Jill, 233 00:10:27,159 --> 00:10:29,528 because I believe in your talent. 234 00:10:29,595 --> 00:10:31,831 That's why I advocate for you every day. 235 00:10:31,897 --> 00:10:33,165 >> Sally: Right. 236 00:10:33,232 --> 00:10:34,867 Unless it involves working with Adam. 237 00:10:34,934 --> 00:10:37,536 >> Nick: Look, he just-- he always has an agenda. 238 00:10:37,603 --> 00:10:39,805 He and my father are alike in that way. 239 00:10:39,872 --> 00:10:41,974 You're kidding yourself if you don't think my father's 240 00:10:42,041 --> 00:10:44,210 gonna have a hand in everything that goes on there. 241 00:10:44,276 --> 00:10:46,345 >> Sally: He's giving Adam carte blanche to run 242 00:10:46,412 --> 00:10:47,480 it the way that he wants. 243 00:10:47,546 --> 00:10:49,181 >> Nick: Is that what he told you? 244 00:10:49,248 --> 00:10:51,550 Sally, he bought that company so he could get Adam 245 00:10:51,617 --> 00:10:52,651 back under control. 246 00:10:52,718 --> 00:10:55,454 I'm telling you, you're walking into a minefield. 247 00:10:55,521 --> 00:10:58,657 This is my dad and Adam trying to exert control over you, 248 00:10:58,724 --> 00:11:05,598 and you and your baby don't need that. 249 00:11:05,664 --> 00:11:07,166 >> Ashley: Oh, well, hello. 250 00:11:07,233 --> 00:11:09,635 Are you gonna try to kick me out of the office, too? 251 00:11:09,702 --> 00:11:12,204 >> Jack: No, I just came to pick up some work to take home. 252 00:11:12,271 --> 00:11:13,939 >> Ashley: Of course, because the woman who's in 253 00:11:14,006 --> 00:11:16,275 lockdown must be kept company at all costs. 254 00:11:16,342 --> 00:11:19,078 >> Jack: Ash, I am too tired to do this with you. 255 00:11:19,145 --> 00:11:21,914 Could we just put a pin in this fight over Diane 256 00:11:21,981 --> 00:11:23,516 and talk to each other? 257 00:11:23,582 --> 00:11:24,617 You're my sister. 258 00:11:24,683 --> 00:11:27,787 I care a great deal about you and I-- I-- I miss you. 259 00:11:27,853 --> 00:11:29,288 >> Ashley: Okay. Okay. 260 00:11:29,355 --> 00:11:31,290 I have a couple of minutes, sure. 261 00:11:31,357 --> 00:11:35,061 >> Jack: Okay. 262 00:11:35,127 --> 00:11:37,963 >> Ashley: So, what did you want to discuss? 263 00:11:38,030 --> 00:11:41,067 >> Jack: I want to talk about us, about this. 264 00:11:41,133 --> 00:11:43,803 This tension, I hate it. 265 00:11:43,869 --> 00:11:45,938 >> Ashley: I don't like it very much either, Jack. 266 00:11:46,005 --> 00:11:49,041 >> Jack: Look, I know Diane is not your favorite person, 267 00:11:49,108 --> 00:11:51,911 but are you really this bitter and angry? 268 00:11:51,977 --> 00:11:53,813 >> Ashley: I am, unfortunately. 269 00:11:53,879 --> 00:11:55,314 >> Jack: I don't buy that. 270 00:11:55,381 --> 00:11:57,583 >> Ashley: Well, do you want to tell me how I'm feeling? 271 00:11:57,650 --> 00:11:59,318 >> Jack: I think you're using me and Diane 272 00:11:59,385 --> 00:12:01,987 as a punching bag to avoid some realities in your own life. 273 00:12:02,054 --> 00:12:02,788 >> Ashley: Okay. 274 00:12:02,855 --> 00:12:04,056 So, what am I avoiding exactly? 275 00:12:04,123 --> 00:12:06,525 >> Jack: The possibility that you are not as tough and in 276 00:12:06,592 --> 00:12:08,761 control of your life as you pretend to be. 277 00:12:08,828 --> 00:12:10,796 I think these attacks are defensive. 278 00:12:10,863 --> 00:12:12,832 I think it's about self-preservation. 279 00:12:12,898 --> 00:12:15,401 I think you're trying to avoid feelings that you have 280 00:12:15,468 --> 00:12:22,308 for Tucker that you know you shouldn't have. 281 00:12:22,374 --> 00:12:24,677 [ Diane breathing deeply ] [ footsteps approaching ] 282 00:12:30,616 --> 00:12:32,518 >> Tucker: Hi. 283 00:12:32,585 --> 00:12:36,388 [ Diane sighs ] You must miss the jailyard, huh? 284 00:12:36,455 --> 00:12:39,658 You want to lift some weights or should we have a knife fight? 285 00:12:39,725 --> 00:12:42,728 [ Diane scoffs ] >> Diane: You know what I love 286 00:12:42,795 --> 00:12:44,263 most about this house? 287 00:12:44,330 --> 00:12:46,098 How spacious it is. 288 00:12:46,165 --> 00:12:51,303 Don't you have somewhere else you could be? 289 00:12:51,370 --> 00:12:53,439 >> Tucker: I gotta give you credit. 290 00:12:53,506 --> 00:12:57,243 You're back to the old Diane, you know? 291 00:12:57,309 --> 00:13:02,681 Tenacious nerves of steel. 292 00:13:02,748 --> 00:13:06,018 Although, I'm amazed you're willing to take this chance. 293 00:13:06,085 --> 00:13:08,487 >> Diane: You know, clearly you're looking to bother 294 00:13:08,554 --> 00:13:10,322 me with this conversation. 295 00:13:10,389 --> 00:13:13,592 So, why don't you go ahead and say what you want 296 00:13:13,659 --> 00:13:15,895 to say so I can go back to enjoying some fresh air 297 00:13:15,961 --> 00:13:16,862 and sunshine? 298 00:13:16,929 --> 00:13:20,299 Hmm? Hey, go ahead. 299 00:13:20,366 --> 00:13:22,401 You got my attention. 300 00:13:24,537 --> 00:13:28,073 >> Daniel: How can you accept all of Sharon's sympathy 301 00:13:28,140 --> 00:13:31,410 and kindness? It's like every second you stood there, 302 00:13:31,477 --> 00:13:33,445 it was like another lie. 303 00:13:33,512 --> 00:13:35,781 >> Summer: Oh, my-- Why are you being like this? 304 00:13:35,848 --> 00:13:37,283 >> Daniel: Like what? 305 00:13:37,349 --> 00:13:39,285 >> Summer: So self-righteous. 306 00:13:39,351 --> 00:13:41,153 I hate this as much as you do. 307 00:13:41,220 --> 00:13:42,555 Probably even more. 308 00:13:42,621 --> 00:13:45,224 But you-- you seem to think that there's one clear answer: 309 00:13:45,291 --> 00:13:46,559 save Diane. 310 00:13:46,625 --> 00:13:49,628 >> Daniel: And you want to send your husband's mother to prison 311 00:13:49,695 --> 00:13:50,863 for a crime she didn't commit. 312 00:13:50,930 --> 00:13:52,731 How is that the solution? 313 00:13:52,798 --> 00:13:55,000 >> Summer: Oh-- That's not what I want. 314 00:13:55,067 --> 00:13:56,168 And I think you know that. 315 00:13:56,235 --> 00:13:58,170 But you weren't there when Mom came to me. 316 00:13:58,237 --> 00:14:01,373 You didn't hear directly from her the hell that she's 317 00:14:01,440 --> 00:14:02,675 been going through. 318 00:14:02,741 --> 00:14:04,376 >> Daniel: That's one of her own creation. 319 00:14:04,443 --> 00:14:07,880 [ Summer scoffs ] >> Summer: That right there. 320 00:14:07,947 --> 00:14:09,882 That judgment. 321 00:14:09,949 --> 00:14:12,952 Mom was completely terrified and she didn't come to you 322 00:14:13,018 --> 00:14:15,654 'cause she knew that you wouldn't look out for her. 323 00:14:15,721 --> 00:14:18,958 And I really thought that she was wrong, but clearly, 324 00:14:19,024 --> 00:14:20,693 I made a mistake in telling you. 325 00:14:20,759 --> 00:14:21,994 I should've listened to Mom. 326 00:14:22,061 --> 00:14:24,563 >> Daniel: Don't you-- Don't you dare tell me that I don't 327 00:14:24,630 --> 00:14:27,633 care about what happens to our mother. 328 00:14:27,700 --> 00:14:29,602 You know she called me, too? 329 00:14:36,842 --> 00:14:39,111 >> Daniel: I got a mysterious phone call last night. 330 00:14:39,178 --> 00:14:41,247 The person on the other end didn't speak. 331 00:14:41,313 --> 00:14:43,916 But I-- I couldn't shake the feeling that it was Mom 332 00:14:43,983 --> 00:14:45,150 trying to reach out to me. 333 00:14:45,217 --> 00:14:46,986 >> Summer: You're sure that it was her? 334 00:14:47,052 --> 00:14:47,820 >> Daniel: No, Summer. 335 00:14:47,886 --> 00:14:48,854 That is the whole point. 336 00:14:48,921 --> 00:14:50,689 I mean, it could've been a wrong number. 337 00:14:50,756 --> 00:14:53,158 It could've been a total stranger that I-- I'm talking to 338 00:14:53,225 --> 00:14:55,127 like it-- it's our dead mother. 339 00:14:55,194 --> 00:14:58,397 Or it could've been someone we know who's wondering why 340 00:14:58,464 --> 00:15:00,199 I'm talking to our dead mother. 341 00:15:00,266 --> 00:15:02,434 I mean, don't you see that this is driving us both crazy? 342 00:15:02,501 --> 00:15:04,837 >> Summer: Look, I told you that I just need time. 343 00:15:04,903 --> 00:15:06,472 I'm trying to figure this out. 344 00:15:06,538 --> 00:15:08,841 I'm trying to learn all the evidence that they have 345 00:15:08,907 --> 00:15:10,042 in Stark's murder. 346 00:15:10,109 --> 00:15:13,078 And I'm researching what the burden of proof would be 347 00:15:13,145 --> 00:15:14,179 for self-defense. 348 00:15:14,246 --> 00:15:16,081 >> Daniel: Are you gonna get a law degree? 349 00:15:16,148 --> 00:15:17,616 Are you gonna become a homicide detective? 350 00:15:17,683 --> 00:15:19,451 >> Summer: Daniel, I'm struggling here. 351 00:15:19,518 --> 00:15:23,289 I'm trying to help our mom and I'm scared for her. God. 352 00:15:23,355 --> 00:15:26,091 >> Daniel: Listen, the longer we wait, 353 00:15:26,158 --> 00:15:28,360 the worse this is gonna be for her and for everyone else. 354 00:15:28,427 --> 00:15:31,397 I mean, don't you see what this is doing to us? 355 00:15:31,463 --> 00:15:32,598 >> Summer: I hate it, too. 356 00:15:32,665 --> 00:15:37,436 >> Daniel: [ scoffs ] You know, meanwhile, I'm wondering 357 00:15:37,503 --> 00:15:40,005 if she's halfway around the world somewhere, 358 00:15:40,072 --> 00:15:41,740 living a new life, while she's reveling 359 00:15:41,807 --> 00:15:43,542 in the fact that Diane's being convicted for a murder 360 00:15:43,609 --> 00:15:44,610 that she didn't commit. 361 00:15:44,677 --> 00:15:48,580 >> Summer: No, Mom's focus is on getting back to us. 362 00:15:48,647 --> 00:15:51,950 But she can't do that if you blow this open. 363 00:15:52,017 --> 00:15:55,087 And if you tell Kyle and he realizes that I knew, 364 00:15:55,154 --> 00:15:57,222 you're gonna blow up my marriage, too. 365 00:15:57,289 --> 00:15:59,525 How can you not see that? 366 00:16:09,635 --> 00:16:12,838 >> Jack: I think you have real feelings for Tucker. 367 00:16:12,905 --> 00:16:15,441 I think he has reawakened the flame that the two 368 00:16:15,507 --> 00:16:17,843 of you shared together and that makes you feel 369 00:16:17,910 --> 00:16:20,045 vulnerable and I know that's terrifying for you. 370 00:16:20,112 --> 00:16:21,013 >> Ashley Oh, don't stop. 371 00:16:21,080 --> 00:16:22,648 I love that you're an expert on my feelings. 372 00:16:22,715 --> 00:16:23,882 Please keep going. 373 00:16:23,949 --> 00:16:26,919 >> Jack: I know you longer than anyone on this earth, Ashley. 374 00:16:26,985 --> 00:16:28,454 Think about this. 375 00:16:28,520 --> 00:16:31,657 Every time you told me to stay away from Diane, 376 00:16:31,724 --> 00:16:34,860 to not get involved again, you used yourself as an example. 377 00:16:34,927 --> 00:16:38,530 You were better than I was because you knew not to get 378 00:16:38,597 --> 00:16:39,531 involved with Tucker. 379 00:16:39,598 --> 00:16:41,967 And here we are, he's now invited into our home. 380 00:16:42,034 --> 00:16:43,969 >> Ashley: And you did the same thing with Diane, Jack. 381 00:16:44,036 --> 00:16:46,972 >> Jack: Diane and I are getting married! 382 00:16:47,039 --> 00:16:50,242 This game you're playing and Tucker lives under our roof 383 00:16:50,309 --> 00:16:53,212 and stays in a guest room, that's so you can control him. 384 00:16:53,278 --> 00:16:55,481 You keep him at a distance, but you can still influence 385 00:16:55,547 --> 00:16:56,181 things. 386 00:16:56,248 --> 00:16:57,449 >> Ashley: Okay. You know what? 387 00:16:57,516 --> 00:16:59,885 I don't have to listen to this-- >> Jack: No, wait, listen to me. 388 00:16:59,952 --> 00:17:01,053 >> Ashley: What? 389 00:17:01,120 --> 00:17:02,755 >> Jack: Listen, I know what you're feeling because I felt 390 00:17:02,821 --> 00:17:05,491 it myself when I was falling back in love with Diane. 391 00:17:05,557 --> 00:17:06,558 I didn't want to get hurt. 392 00:17:06,625 --> 00:17:08,794 I didn't want to trust that the change I saw in her 393 00:17:08,861 --> 00:17:09,928 was real. 394 00:17:09,995 --> 00:17:13,332 I know what's happening to you because it happened to me. 395 00:17:13,399 --> 00:17:15,501 >> Ashley: Okay. 396 00:17:15,567 --> 00:17:18,871 If you understand that, then why is it okay 397 00:17:18,937 --> 00:17:20,272 for you but not for me? 398 00:17:20,339 --> 00:17:22,508 >> Jack: Because Tucker hasn't changed. 399 00:17:22,574 --> 00:17:26,879 He is the same manipulative operator he has always been. 400 00:17:26,945 --> 00:17:29,782 >> Ashley: Okay, but Diane, who's actually charged with 401 00:17:29,848 --> 00:17:32,785 killing another human being is a brand new woman. 402 00:17:32,851 --> 00:17:33,952 Just look at yourself. 403 00:17:34,019 --> 00:17:35,020 You're exhausted. 404 00:17:35,087 --> 00:17:37,556 All you do is deal with Diane and her issues. 405 00:17:37,623 --> 00:17:40,058 She's turned you into somebody I don't even know anymore, Jack. 406 00:17:40,125 --> 00:17:42,594 But you're making better choices than me. 407 00:17:42,661 --> 00:17:46,198 You can take your Psych 101 crap and shove it. 408 00:17:46,265 --> 00:17:47,166 >> Jack: Hey, wait. 409 00:17:47,232 --> 00:17:48,133 Your armor's already up again. 410 00:17:48,200 --> 00:17:50,402 You can't even be vulnerable with me. 411 00:17:50,469 --> 00:17:53,338 The way you're acting, you could never trust Tucker, 412 00:17:53,405 --> 00:17:54,907 or anybody else for that matter. 413 00:17:54,973 --> 00:17:56,041 And you know what? 414 00:17:56,108 --> 00:17:58,110 That gives me an advantage over you. I have something 415 00:17:58,177 --> 00:18:01,447 you don't-- the ability to open my heart. 416 00:18:01,513 --> 00:18:04,450 To let someone in, to trust. 417 00:18:04,516 --> 00:18:05,951 Don't pity me too much. 418 00:18:06,018 --> 00:18:07,953 Save some for yourself. 419 00:18:13,125 --> 00:18:14,526 [ door slamming ] >> Tucker: Okay, truth time. 420 00:18:19,932 --> 00:18:23,268 Uh, no offense, but I don't think you have it 421 00:18:23,335 --> 00:18:25,170 in you to have killed Phyllis. 422 00:18:25,237 --> 00:18:26,371 >> Diane: Gee, thanks. 423 00:18:26,438 --> 00:18:27,539 None taken. 424 00:18:27,606 --> 00:18:29,908 >> Tucker: But here's the reality. 425 00:18:29,975 --> 00:18:33,479 There's plenty of proof to convict you. 426 00:18:33,545 --> 00:18:37,416 And your past is going to enter that courtroom for sure. 427 00:18:37,483 --> 00:18:40,185 Your fake death, the way Deacon Sharpe helped 428 00:18:40,252 --> 00:18:41,687 you frame everyone in town. 429 00:18:41,753 --> 00:18:45,691 Everyone you've ever crossed is gonna hate you all over again, 430 00:18:45,757 --> 00:18:48,627 which is gonna make the proof look even worse. 431 00:18:48,694 --> 00:18:50,762 >> Diane: Thanks for trying to cheer me up, Tucker. 432 00:18:50,829 --> 00:18:53,398 >> Tucker: I'm trying to help you. This trial will 433 00:18:53,465 --> 00:18:55,868 force Jack and Kyle to live through everything you did 434 00:18:55,934 --> 00:18:57,836 to them, all over again. 435 00:18:57,903 --> 00:19:00,072 And this time you can add Summer and Harrison 436 00:19:00,138 --> 00:19:01,807 as collateral damage. 437 00:19:01,874 --> 00:19:04,176 And how long before this destroys Kyle 438 00:19:04,243 --> 00:19:05,410 and Summer's marriage? 439 00:19:05,477 --> 00:19:09,648 Do you want to be responsible for that? 440 00:19:09,715 --> 00:19:12,451 Poor Jack. 441 00:19:12,518 --> 00:19:16,154 He is going to be crushed when you're facing life in prison. 442 00:19:16,221 --> 00:19:19,391 >> Diane: [ scoffs ] This is the worst pep talk ever. 443 00:19:19,458 --> 00:19:22,661 >> Tucker: You don't need a cheerleader, Diane. 444 00:19:22,728 --> 00:19:26,532 You need a way out of here. 445 00:19:26,598 --> 00:19:28,333 I can give you that. 446 00:19:30,836 --> 00:19:34,306 >> Sally: This baby is exactly who I'm thinking about. 447 00:19:34,373 --> 00:19:37,175 She is the only reason why I'm considering Adam's offer. 448 00:19:37,242 --> 00:19:40,145 And like I said, I don't even know what I'm gonna do, 449 00:19:40,212 --> 00:19:42,314 but I have a child to support. 450 00:19:42,381 --> 00:19:45,317 >> Nick: Your baby will be very well taken care of as a Newman. 451 00:19:45,384 --> 00:19:49,488 >> Sally: This baby is a Spectra, and making sure 452 00:19:49,555 --> 00:19:52,057 that she's provided for is my sole purpose now. 453 00:19:52,124 --> 00:19:55,527 And I'm not just talking about some job. I need to assure that 454 00:19:55,594 --> 00:19:56,628 I have a career. 455 00:19:56,695 --> 00:19:57,996 That is important to me. 456 00:19:58,063 --> 00:20:01,099 It is a part of my identity and I want to be a strong 457 00:20:01,166 --> 00:20:02,134 role model for my daughter. 458 00:20:02,200 --> 00:20:04,036 >> Nick: You will be. 459 00:20:04,102 --> 00:20:09,041 Sally, you are, you don't need a job from Adam to prove that. 460 00:20:09,107 --> 00:20:12,344 >> Sally: Adam and I worked well together. 461 00:20:12,411 --> 00:20:14,947 And I am perfectly capable of being able to separate 462 00:20:15,013 --> 00:20:16,848 the professional from the personal. 463 00:20:16,915 --> 00:20:19,184 >> Nick: Well, you may be, but Adam isn't. 464 00:20:19,251 --> 00:20:22,754 >> Sally: I need something career-wise, 465 00:20:22,821 --> 00:20:27,125 and maybe this isn't it, but maybe it is. 466 00:20:27,192 --> 00:20:30,228 I just need the sense of purpose that comes 467 00:20:30,295 --> 00:20:32,130 from having a profession. 468 00:20:32,197 --> 00:20:35,334 I have had one failure after another and I don't know, 469 00:20:35,400 --> 00:20:37,803 maybe this is the chance for me to get back in the game. 470 00:20:37,869 --> 00:20:41,039 >> Nick: And that is exactly what Adam wants you to think. 471 00:20:41,106 --> 00:20:42,941 Sally, you may not want to hear this, 472 00:20:43,008 --> 00:20:44,109 but I'm gonna say it anyway. 473 00:20:44,176 --> 00:20:46,478 If you go and work for Adam, it'll be one of the biggest 474 00:20:46,545 --> 00:20:48,246 mistakes of your life. 475 00:20:57,356 --> 00:21:00,359 >> "The Young and the Restless" will continue. 476 00:21:12,671 --> 00:21:17,142 ♪♪♪ 477 00:21:18,477 --> 00:21:21,980 >> Sally: I didn't ask for your opinion, Nick. In fact, I asked 478 00:21:22,047 --> 00:21:23,382 you not to rush to judgment. 479 00:21:23,448 --> 00:21:25,417 >> Nick: I'm not rushing into anything, all right? 480 00:21:25,484 --> 00:21:26,785 I speak from years of experience. 481 00:21:26,852 --> 00:21:28,754 >> Sally: Okay. Well, then maybe I should've also added, 482 00:21:28,820 --> 00:21:30,822 please don't insult me by assuming that I can't read 483 00:21:30,889 --> 00:21:32,891 the situation without your insights into how 484 00:21:32,958 --> 00:21:34,092 the Newman mind works. 485 00:21:34,159 --> 00:21:37,629 I'm becoming an expert and it's not as complicated 486 00:21:37,696 --> 00:21:38,630 as you all might think. 487 00:21:38,697 --> 00:21:40,899 It's all about ego and power. 488 00:21:40,966 --> 00:21:43,101 >> Nick: Do not lump me in with Adam and Dad. 489 00:21:43,168 --> 00:21:46,038 Look, I'm telling you, if you go and work for Adam, he's gonna 490 00:21:46,104 --> 00:21:48,874 chip away at every boundary you set until you have nothing. 491 00:21:48,940 --> 00:21:51,610 >> Sally: I'm not naive to Adam's motivations. 492 00:21:51,677 --> 00:21:55,947 Please give me some credit. 493 00:21:56,014 --> 00:21:57,382 Look, I have somewhere to be. 494 00:21:57,449 --> 00:21:58,517 >> Nick: Please don't go. 495 00:21:58,583 --> 00:22:06,291 >> Sally: We will talk about this later. 496 00:22:06,358 --> 00:22:11,063 [ sighing ] >> Chance: Everything good? 497 00:22:11,129 --> 00:22:13,965 >> Daniel: Obviously not, given the circumstances. 498 00:22:14,032 --> 00:22:16,968 >> Chance: You know, I've seen a lot of families 499 00:22:17,035 --> 00:22:20,772 pull together after a traumatic loss like this. 500 00:22:20,839 --> 00:22:23,442 But I have also seen a lot fall apart. 501 00:22:23,508 --> 00:22:25,444 And I really hope that you and Summer can find 502 00:22:25,510 --> 00:22:27,713 some way to lean on each other. 503 00:22:27,779 --> 00:22:30,082 >> Daniel: That's a struggle. 504 00:22:30,148 --> 00:22:34,252 Um, so, Diane's out on bail. 505 00:22:34,319 --> 00:22:36,521 You know when her trial's gonna be? It looks like there's 506 00:22:36,588 --> 00:22:40,025 a lot of evidence against her and-- Think she'll be convicted? 507 00:22:40,092 --> 00:22:43,695 >> Chance: Look, I'll, uh-- I'll be honest with you, man. 508 00:22:43,762 --> 00:22:47,332 I don't think that Diane acted alone. 509 00:22:47,399 --> 00:22:50,736 >> Daniel: So, there are other people of interest? 510 00:22:50,802 --> 00:22:52,904 Are there any leads that you're following 511 00:22:52,971 --> 00:22:53,905 that could exonerate Diane? 512 00:22:53,972 --> 00:22:56,341 >> Chance: Look, I can't make you any promises, 513 00:22:56,408 --> 00:22:58,677 but even if we were to find that accomplice, 514 00:22:58,744 --> 00:23:01,980 with the case being so strong against Diane, 515 00:23:02,047 --> 00:23:04,449 I am very confident that there will be justice 516 00:23:04,516 --> 00:23:06,051 for your mother's murder. 517 00:23:09,621 --> 00:23:11,456 >> Tucker: You know how to disappear. 518 00:23:11,523 --> 00:23:13,825 You've done it before. 519 00:23:13,892 --> 00:23:16,828 I can give you anything you want. Money, I.D., 520 00:23:16,895 --> 00:23:19,698 anything Stark did to set you up with a new life, I can do. 521 00:23:19,765 --> 00:23:21,700 Only with no strings attached. 522 00:23:21,767 --> 00:23:24,803 >> Diane: [ scoffs ] You'd like that, wouldn't you? 523 00:23:24,870 --> 00:23:28,707 Or should I say Ashley would like that? 524 00:23:28,774 --> 00:23:31,109 And then she might invite you into her bed 525 00:23:31,176 --> 00:23:33,912 instead of relegating you to the guest room. 526 00:23:33,979 --> 00:23:37,883 [ chuckles ] >> Tucker: I'm talking about 527 00:23:37,949 --> 00:23:39,117 what you want, Diane. 528 00:23:39,184 --> 00:23:46,091 [ Diane sighing ] I know how much you care 529 00:23:46,158 --> 00:23:49,194 about Jack and Kyle. 530 00:23:49,261 --> 00:23:52,230 You worked so hard to redeem yourself with them, 531 00:23:52,297 --> 00:23:54,900 to rebuild your relationship with them, right? 532 00:23:54,966 --> 00:23:55,767 >> Diane: That's right. 533 00:23:55,834 --> 00:23:56,601 >> Tucker: That's right. 534 00:23:56,668 --> 00:23:58,703 I can relate to that. 535 00:23:58,770 --> 00:24:03,241 [ laughs softly] I admire it, even. 536 00:24:03,308 --> 00:24:07,212 I know what you've got to lose here. 537 00:24:07,279 --> 00:24:10,816 Can you deny what watching you get convicted will do to 538 00:24:10,882 --> 00:24:13,585 Jack and Kyle, the whole family? 539 00:24:13,652 --> 00:24:17,389 You really want to put them through that? 540 00:24:17,455 --> 00:24:21,726 >> Diane: Thank you for your consideration, Tucker. 541 00:24:21,793 --> 00:24:23,962 This conversation's over. 542 00:24:30,035 --> 00:24:32,804 >> Chloe: What is this important offer I had to rush 543 00:24:32,871 --> 00:24:34,606 over to discuss? 544 00:24:34,673 --> 00:24:39,411 Please tell me, did Jill reconsider and I get 545 00:24:39,477 --> 00:24:42,514 to go buy all those desk lamps because we scored our first 546 00:24:42,581 --> 00:24:44,449 big fish client? 547 00:24:44,516 --> 00:24:49,254 >> Sally: Unfortunately, no change of heart from Jill. 548 00:24:49,321 --> 00:24:50,589 >> Chloe: Okay. 549 00:24:50,655 --> 00:24:55,193 So, what has changed since we last saw each other? 550 00:24:55,260 --> 00:24:57,529 >> Sally: I was offered a job. 551 00:24:57,596 --> 00:24:59,231 >> Chloe: What? 552 00:24:59,297 --> 00:25:01,666 Where? 553 00:25:01,733 --> 00:25:02,801 >> Sally: With Adam. 554 00:25:02,868 --> 00:25:05,003 But before you say anything-- >> Chloe: Absolutely not. 555 00:25:05,070 --> 00:25:10,108 No, no, you are not going to dump our plans just so he can 556 00:25:10,175 --> 00:25:12,143 suck you back into a black hole. 557 00:25:12,210 --> 00:25:13,311 No way. 558 00:25:13,378 --> 00:25:15,680 >> Sally: Okay, that's basically what Nick said. But look, 559 00:25:15,747 --> 00:25:18,583 this is not just an offer for me, okay? 560 00:25:18,650 --> 00:25:19,651 It's for both of us. 561 00:25:19,718 --> 00:25:22,687 Adam made me a blanket offer: craft the job you want 562 00:25:22,754 --> 00:25:24,556 with the people that you want, and that includes 563 00:25:24,623 --> 00:25:26,124 my business partner. 564 00:25:26,191 --> 00:25:28,326 >> Chloe: How did Nick not talk you out of this? 565 00:25:28,393 --> 00:25:31,096 >> Sally: He tried, but it's not his decision 566 00:25:31,162 --> 00:25:32,130 to make. 567 00:25:32,197 --> 00:25:34,532 >> Chloe: So, he obviously thinks it's a bad idea. 568 00:25:34,599 --> 00:25:36,801 And I couldn't agree more. 569 00:25:36,868 --> 00:25:39,571 >> Sally: So, you hate Adam so much that you're ready to ignore 570 00:25:39,638 --> 00:25:40,672 an opportunity like this? 571 00:25:40,739 --> 00:25:42,173 >> Chloe: Yes. 572 00:25:42,240 --> 00:25:44,142 >> Sally: But we worked with him before. 573 00:25:44,209 --> 00:25:46,077 >> Chloe: And it was excruciating. 574 00:25:46,144 --> 00:25:48,613 >> Sally: Okay, look, i-it's just an option, okay? 575 00:25:48,680 --> 00:25:51,716 I-- I haven't agreed to anything. 576 00:25:51,783 --> 00:25:56,521 >> Chloe: So, if you are willing to consider a job from Adam, 577 00:25:56,588 --> 00:26:00,592 then will you revisit Nick's offer to invest? 578 00:26:00,659 --> 00:26:04,362 >> Sally: You know how I feel about that. 579 00:26:04,429 --> 00:26:06,431 >> Chloe: How could you choose a business partnership 580 00:26:06,498 --> 00:26:08,033 with Adam over Nick? 581 00:26:08,099 --> 00:26:09,334 It just doesn't make sense. 582 00:26:09,401 --> 00:26:10,802 >> Sally: Okay, stop, okay? 583 00:26:10,869 --> 00:26:12,837 I'm tired of everyone thinking that they know better than 584 00:26:12,904 --> 00:26:14,406 me about my own life. 585 00:26:21,313 --> 00:26:24,683 >> Chloe: You've obviously got to do whatever's best for you. 586 00:26:24,749 --> 00:26:28,386 But remember what it was like in the early days, working for Adam 587 00:26:28,453 --> 00:26:31,456 at Newman Fashion. 588 00:26:31,523 --> 00:26:34,859 >> Sally: Yeah, but, I mean, that was a lifetime ago, 589 00:26:34,926 --> 00:26:38,330 and things were complicated with Chelsea then. I mean, that was 590 00:26:38,396 --> 00:26:40,432 a dynamic that was never gonna work. And that was before 591 00:26:40,498 --> 00:26:41,666 I proved myself as C.O.O. 592 00:26:41,733 --> 00:26:43,134 and C.E.O. of Newman. 593 00:26:43,201 --> 00:26:47,272 >> Chloe: And that was before you got into a love affair with 594 00:26:47,339 --> 00:26:50,342 Adam that went horribly awry. 595 00:26:50,408 --> 00:26:53,111 And now you're going to be in a lifetime commitment 596 00:26:53,178 --> 00:26:54,546 of co-parenting with him. 597 00:26:54,612 --> 00:26:57,282 Do you really want the extra complications 598 00:26:57,349 --> 00:26:58,883 of working with him, too? 599 00:26:58,950 --> 00:27:02,420 >> Sally: I mean, of course, I would love something cleaner. 600 00:27:02,487 --> 00:27:05,957 But I have to start dealing with the reality that I need to 601 00:27:06,024 --> 00:27:10,795 provide for my daughter. 602 00:27:10,862 --> 00:27:14,532 >> Chloe: So, you're just going to abandon our plans 603 00:27:14,599 --> 00:27:17,969 because Jill decided to put things on hold? 604 00:27:18,036 --> 00:27:21,673 >> Sally: I'm doing my due diligence of talking to you 605 00:27:21,740 --> 00:27:25,010 about a prospect for both of us. 606 00:27:25,076 --> 00:27:27,012 >> Chloe: Okay. 607 00:27:27,078 --> 00:27:30,515 Well, then I'm gonna tell you where I stand. 608 00:27:30,582 --> 00:27:33,151 I don't want to work for Adam again. 609 00:27:33,218 --> 00:27:38,289 I don't want my income to be dependent on his moods. 610 00:27:38,356 --> 00:27:41,726 And when he realizes that he can't get in between 611 00:27:41,793 --> 00:27:45,864 you and Nick, I don't want to find us out the door again. 612 00:27:45,930 --> 00:27:47,665 >> Sally: You're right. 613 00:27:47,732 --> 00:27:49,300 >> Chloe: And? 614 00:27:49,367 --> 00:27:51,069 >> Sally: I hate that. 615 00:27:51,136 --> 00:27:55,240 [ objects clattering ] [ groans ] 616 00:27:55,306 --> 00:27:57,776 >> Chloe: All right. 617 00:27:57,842 --> 00:27:59,844 Well, you know what? 618 00:27:59,911 --> 00:28:02,347 You are right about one thing. 619 00:28:02,414 --> 00:28:05,216 This is your life. 620 00:28:05,283 --> 00:28:09,587 You know what's best for yours and I know what's best for mine. 621 00:28:09,654 --> 00:28:12,557 And that is not working for Adam again. 622 00:28:12,624 --> 00:28:15,593 So, you can do whatever you want. 623 00:28:15,660 --> 00:28:21,099 But if you choose to accept this offer... 624 00:28:21,166 --> 00:28:23,068 you'll be accepting it solo. 625 00:28:28,606 --> 00:28:33,311 Just-- just take a deep breath. 626 00:28:33,378 --> 00:28:38,016 Okay? And just really think about what you want. 627 00:28:38,083 --> 00:28:46,858 Freedom or to be tied to Adam in every way possible? 628 00:28:46,925 --> 00:28:48,560 [ door slamming ] >> Nick: Hey, 629 00:28:56,134 --> 00:28:58,103 what the hell are you thinking? 630 00:28:58,169 --> 00:29:01,206 >> Adam: Uh, that it's a beautiful day. 631 00:29:01,272 --> 00:29:03,408 >> Nick: Didn't waste any time accepting Dad's 632 00:29:03,475 --> 00:29:05,710 offer to run McCall, huh? 633 00:29:05,777 --> 00:29:09,447 >> Adam: Well, it was too good an offer to pass it up. 634 00:29:09,514 --> 00:29:10,381 I mean, what's the problem? 635 00:29:10,448 --> 00:29:11,683 I thought you were all for it. 636 00:29:11,749 --> 00:29:15,220 It keeps me away from Newman. 637 00:29:15,286 --> 00:29:18,890 >> Nick: Is, uh, running McCall-- does it have anything 638 00:29:18,957 --> 00:29:21,659 to do with business, or are you just doing it to get Sally 639 00:29:21,726 --> 00:29:22,660 back into your life? 640 00:29:22,727 --> 00:29:26,064 >> Adam: Okay. So, this is about Sally? 641 00:29:26,131 --> 00:29:28,233 >> Nick: She told me about your offer, 642 00:29:28,299 --> 00:29:29,267 to lure her to McCall. 643 00:29:29,334 --> 00:29:33,138 Whatever she wants, as long as she works for you. 644 00:29:33,204 --> 00:29:35,273 >> Adam: Look, what is your problem, Nicholas? 645 00:29:35,340 --> 00:29:37,242 Are you that insecure? 646 00:29:37,308 --> 00:29:40,545 Is whatever you have with Sally that fragile? 647 00:29:47,552 --> 00:29:50,355 >> Sharon: Things seemed tense over there. 648 00:29:50,421 --> 00:29:51,589 >> Chance: Yeah. 649 00:29:51,656 --> 00:29:53,491 And he wouldn't really talk about it. 650 00:29:53,558 --> 00:29:55,160 Just kept pressing for more details about 651 00:29:55,226 --> 00:29:56,161 the case against Diane. 652 00:29:56,227 --> 00:29:58,630 >> Sharon: Are there any new developments? 653 00:29:58,696 --> 00:30:01,399 >> Chance: No. 654 00:30:01,466 --> 00:30:03,668 Even if there were, I don't think it would help. 655 00:30:03,735 --> 00:30:05,470 I mean, Phyllis is still gone. 656 00:30:05,537 --> 00:30:09,240 And when the guilty party is your mother-in-law... 657 00:30:09,307 --> 00:30:12,143 I can't imagine how stressed Summer is. 658 00:30:12,210 --> 00:30:13,011 >> Sharon: Yeah. 659 00:30:13,077 --> 00:30:14,245 >> Chance: I feel for her. 660 00:30:14,312 --> 00:30:16,347 >> Sharon: I know. That's why I was hoping having Daniel here 661 00:30:16,414 --> 00:30:20,451 would be a comfort to her, but... I mean, it's gotta be 662 00:30:20,518 --> 00:30:23,254 hard for her to lean on Kyle right now. 663 00:30:23,321 --> 00:30:25,924 >> Chance: Well, from what I just saw, Daniel seems to be 664 00:30:25,990 --> 00:30:39,904 adding to the stress, not easing it. 665 00:30:39,971 --> 00:30:45,343 [ door shutting ] >> Jack: Hey, I hope you were 666 00:30:45,410 --> 00:30:47,812 able to relax a bit, enjoy some peace and quiet. 667 00:30:47,879 --> 00:30:50,148 >> Diane: Yeah, well it's kind of hard to do when everything 668 00:30:50,215 --> 00:30:52,350 around here reminds me of what I won't have when I spend 669 00:30:52,417 --> 00:30:53,585 the rest of my life in prison. 670 00:30:53,651 --> 00:30:55,753 >> Jack: Hey, I thought we were gonna not let the stress 671 00:30:55,820 --> 00:30:56,554 get to us? 672 00:30:56,621 --> 00:30:57,889 >> Diane: I'm sorry. 673 00:30:57,956 --> 00:30:59,857 I'm sorry, that was uncalled for. 674 00:30:59,924 --> 00:31:03,661 I don't need to create any more friction around here 675 00:31:03,728 --> 00:31:05,463 than I already have. 676 00:31:05,530 --> 00:31:07,198 >> Jack: Hey, talk to me. 677 00:31:07,265 --> 00:31:08,266 What happened? 678 00:31:08,333 --> 00:31:12,437 What's going on? 679 00:31:12,503 --> 00:31:14,639 >> Diane: Tucker. 680 00:31:14,706 --> 00:31:18,042 He offered to help me run so that you and Kyle 681 00:31:18,109 --> 00:31:22,046 don't have to watch me get convicted for murder. 682 00:31:22,113 --> 00:31:23,481 >> Jack: This is your home. 683 00:31:23,548 --> 00:31:25,183 You are becoming my wife. 684 00:31:25,250 --> 00:31:27,285 How dare-- >> Diane: No, Jack, Jack. It's-- 685 00:31:27,352 --> 00:31:29,387 it's okay. I'm not even mad at Tucker. He's just being 686 00:31:29,454 --> 00:31:31,923 Tucker and he was probably just doing it for Ashley. 687 00:31:31,990 --> 00:31:35,760 What upsets me is that, you know, for a minute there 688 00:31:35,827 --> 00:31:37,228 he was-- he was making sense. 689 00:31:37,295 --> 00:31:40,398 I could very well be convicted. 690 00:31:40,465 --> 00:31:44,302 And it's horrible and it's unfair, but it's the reality. 691 00:31:44,369 --> 00:31:46,938 And how can I do that to the people that I love? 692 00:31:47,005 --> 00:31:48,006 >> Jack: Stop talking like that. 693 00:31:48,072 --> 00:31:52,176 This is Tucker's doing, making you think like this. 694 00:31:52,243 --> 00:31:55,113 >> Diane: You know, to be honest, 695 00:31:55,179 --> 00:31:59,884 I'm angry at myself for wanting to run, 696 00:31:59,951 --> 00:32:03,454 and even angrier that I just am not strong enough to do it. 697 00:32:03,521 --> 00:32:06,224 I mean, at this point, there is nothing I can do 698 00:32:06,291 --> 00:32:08,559 that's not going to cause you more heartache. 699 00:32:08,626 --> 00:32:10,395 And I hate that. 700 00:32:10,461 --> 00:32:13,398 Jack, I should've never, ever come back here 701 00:32:13,464 --> 00:32:16,701 if all I was going to do is cause you pain. 702 00:32:23,007 --> 00:32:27,245 >> Adam: Yes, I offered Sally a job. I thought that we were on 703 00:32:27,312 --> 00:32:29,847 the same page about what's doing best for her and the baby. 704 00:32:29,914 --> 00:32:31,849 >> Nick: Well, working for you isn't it, Adam. 705 00:32:31,916 --> 00:32:33,985 She doesn't need your handout. 706 00:32:34,052 --> 00:32:35,887 >> Adam: It's not out of pity. 707 00:32:35,953 --> 00:32:37,755 She's damn good. 708 00:32:37,822 --> 00:32:40,024 Okay, she'll be doing me a favor by joining McCall. 709 00:32:40,091 --> 00:32:40,992 >> Nick: Oh, come on. 710 00:32:41,059 --> 00:32:42,260 That is not what this is about. 711 00:32:42,327 --> 00:32:44,595 >> Adam: [ scoffs ] Well, apparently, she has run to you 712 00:32:44,662 --> 00:32:45,596 to discuss the offer. 713 00:32:45,663 --> 00:32:48,299 >> Nick: Yes, because we are in a relationship. 714 00:32:48,366 --> 00:32:50,668 >> Adam: And what, she cares more about your feelings than 715 00:32:50,735 --> 00:32:51,936 she does her own feelings? 716 00:32:52,003 --> 00:32:54,405 >> Nick: She wanted to know what my opinion is about the two 717 00:32:54,472 --> 00:32:55,473 of you working together. 718 00:32:55,540 --> 00:32:57,408 I'm guessing I don't need to tell you what 719 00:32:57,475 --> 00:32:58,743 I think of the idea. 720 00:32:58,810 --> 00:33:01,879 >> Adam: Why she puts any faith in you is beyond me. 721 00:33:01,946 --> 00:33:05,750 The two of you aren't married, you're not even engaged. 722 00:33:05,817 --> 00:33:07,985 What can you even offer her, Nicholas? 723 00:33:08,052 --> 00:33:09,954 >> Nick: You don't need a ring to provide stability 724 00:33:10,021 --> 00:33:10,988 and commitment. 725 00:33:11,055 --> 00:33:12,824 >> Adam: Your track record as a long-term partner 726 00:33:12,890 --> 00:33:15,460 is pretty lousy. And now you're acting like you're in this 727 00:33:15,526 --> 00:33:16,227 for the long haul. 728 00:33:16,294 --> 00:33:17,862 >> Nick: It's not an act. 729 00:33:17,929 --> 00:33:19,564 >> Adam: Why? 730 00:33:19,630 --> 00:33:21,265 Because you like her? 731 00:33:21,332 --> 00:33:24,569 Nicholas, once that's over, then what? 732 00:33:24,635 --> 00:33:28,439 Because I can say with complete certainty that I will 733 00:33:28,506 --> 00:33:30,074 always be there for Sally. 734 00:33:30,141 --> 00:33:32,677 I love her. 735 00:33:32,744 --> 00:33:34,946 Can you say the same? 736 00:33:48,326 --> 00:33:50,128 [ sighing ] [ sighing deeply ] 737 00:34:01,639 --> 00:34:03,941 >> Sally: What are we gonna do? 738 00:34:06,144 --> 00:34:07,612 >> Jack: Listen to me. 739 00:34:07,678 --> 00:34:10,415 I don't ever want to hear you say you should never 740 00:34:10,481 --> 00:34:12,049 have come back here. 741 00:34:12,116 --> 00:34:14,852 You are the victim here. 742 00:34:14,919 --> 00:34:17,188 Of Jeremy Stark, of circumstances 743 00:34:17,255 --> 00:34:18,222 beyond your control. 744 00:34:18,289 --> 00:34:20,758 And you are not the cause of my pain or Kyle's. 745 00:34:20,825 --> 00:34:22,126 >> Diane: But my situation is. 746 00:34:22,193 --> 00:34:24,662 >> Jack: So we work on fixing your situation. 747 00:34:24,729 --> 00:34:29,067 There's gotta be some way to figure out how Stark 748 00:34:29,133 --> 00:34:29,901 pulled this off. 749 00:34:29,967 --> 00:34:30,768 >> Diane: How? 750 00:34:30,835 --> 00:34:31,869 How, now that he's dead? 751 00:34:31,936 --> 00:34:34,338 >> Jack: Michael is working on it, trying to find proof 752 00:34:34,405 --> 00:34:38,409 that he framed you for Phyllis's murder. Look, he's got people 753 00:34:38,476 --> 00:34:40,678 looking at the security camera footage, phone records. 754 00:34:40,745 --> 00:34:42,580 We are going to find some answers. 755 00:34:42,647 --> 00:34:45,383 >> Diane: And whoever killed Jeremy might have those answers. 756 00:34:45,450 --> 00:34:46,384 >> Jack: Absolutely. 757 00:34:46,451 --> 00:34:49,020 We're going to pursue that as well. We will find 758 00:34:49,086 --> 00:34:50,421 our way out of this. 759 00:34:50,488 --> 00:34:52,924 >> Diane: You're right. 760 00:34:52,990 --> 00:34:54,725 I haven't given up hope. 761 00:34:54,792 --> 00:34:57,395 It was just a momentary lapse. 762 00:34:57,462 --> 00:34:59,330 >> Jack: I promise you. 763 00:34:59,397 --> 00:35:03,201 This is far from being over. 764 00:35:03,267 --> 00:35:05,470 >> Diane: I am not running. 765 00:35:05,536 --> 00:35:09,140 I am going to stay here and fight these charges and not 766 00:35:09,207 --> 00:35:11,943 because of this ankle monitor. 767 00:35:12,009 --> 00:35:13,478 But because of you and Kyle. 768 00:35:13,544 --> 00:35:14,712 >> Jack: Come here. 769 00:35:14,779 --> 00:35:18,616 >> Diane: Aw. 770 00:35:18,683 --> 00:35:21,519 But one thing Tucker made me see clearly, 771 00:35:21,586 --> 00:35:24,989 I-- I have got to find a way to make this less 772 00:35:25,056 --> 00:35:29,560 agonizing for Summer, because Kyle loves her so much. 773 00:35:29,627 --> 00:35:34,131 I let Jeremy do so much damage to this family 774 00:35:34,198 --> 00:35:46,444 and their relationship cannot be part of that. 775 00:35:46,511 --> 00:35:49,580 >> Daniel: Jack, can we meet? 776 00:35:49,647 --> 00:35:54,852 There's something you need to hear. 777 00:36:09,800 --> 00:36:12,803 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. 778 00:36:12,870 --> 00:36:15,873 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 779 00:36:15,940 --> 00:36:23,814 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 780 00:36:23,881 --> 00:36:26,884 Join us again for "The Young and The Restless."