1 00:00:08,675 --> 00:00:11,478 >> Nikki: Victoria, what have you done? 2 00:00:11,544 --> 00:00:12,212 >> Victoria: Done? 3 00:00:12,278 --> 00:00:13,613 Uh, I've done plenty. 4 00:00:13,680 --> 00:00:15,048 It's been a very productive morning. 5 00:00:15,115 --> 00:00:17,784 Is there something in particular that you're referring to? 6 00:00:17,851 --> 00:00:20,086 >> Nikki: I saw Nicholas tearing out of here 7 00:00:20,153 --> 00:00:22,389 looking none too pleased. 8 00:00:22,455 --> 00:00:24,524 Wasn't hard to guess what that was about. 9 00:00:24,591 --> 00:00:26,092 >> Victoria: And you would be right. 10 00:00:26,159 --> 00:00:29,162 >> Nikki: You asked him to take a leave from work, didn't you? 11 00:00:29,229 --> 00:00:31,231 >> Victoria: It was more than just an ask. 12 00:00:31,297 --> 00:00:32,132 >> Nikki: Oh, my God. 13 00:00:32,198 --> 00:00:33,566 Why would you do that? 14 00:00:33,633 --> 00:00:36,069 I told you it was a bad idea. 15 00:00:36,136 --> 00:00:38,505 >> Victoria: It was the right thing to do. 16 00:00:38,571 --> 00:00:40,140 [ Nikki groaning ] 17 00:00:49,015 --> 00:00:50,683 >> Tucker: Hey, Dr. Hastings, how are you? 18 00:00:50,750 --> 00:00:55,889 Oh. Sorry, it's, uh, just Mr. Hastings now, isn't it? 19 00:00:55,955 --> 00:00:57,690 >> Nate: Hello, Tucker. 20 00:00:57,757 --> 00:00:59,659 >> Tucker: How's the business world treating? 21 00:00:59,726 --> 00:01:00,760 >> Nate: Great. 22 00:01:00,827 --> 00:01:04,330 Uh, I'm proud of quite a few new accomplishments 23 00:01:04,397 --> 00:01:06,599 I've managed to pull off at Newman Media. 24 00:01:06,666 --> 00:01:09,102 And I like to think I can take some credit for the increase 25 00:01:09,169 --> 00:01:11,805 in the profit margin as a result. 26 00:01:11,871 --> 00:01:13,907 >> Tucker: I'm sure Audra Charles could take 27 00:01:13,973 --> 00:01:15,208 some of that credit too, right? 28 00:01:15,275 --> 00:01:19,145 [ Nate scoffing ] Yeah, she's a spitfire, 29 00:01:19,212 --> 00:01:20,814 that one, huh. 30 00:01:20,880 --> 00:01:22,215 And brilliant. 31 00:01:22,282 --> 00:01:23,817 >> Nate: Very. 32 00:01:23,883 --> 00:01:26,219 And now, she's finally being given 33 00:01:26,286 --> 00:01:29,389 the opportunity to shine. 34 00:01:29,456 --> 00:01:31,825 I know exactly how that feels. 35 00:01:31,891 --> 00:01:33,927 >> Tucker: Oh, you mean after what happened 36 00:01:33,993 --> 00:01:36,396 to you at Chancellor-Winters? 37 00:01:36,463 --> 00:01:38,765 >> Nate: I wasn't treated right there. 38 00:01:38,832 --> 00:01:41,067 My ideas and opinions weren't valued, 39 00:01:41,134 --> 00:01:46,239 and that was a-- that was a frustrating experience. 40 00:01:46,306 --> 00:01:48,775 I get the feeling you clearly didn't appreciate Audra 41 00:01:48,842 --> 00:01:51,644 at your former company or she'd still be there. 42 00:01:51,711 --> 00:01:54,614 >> Tucker: Oh, I don't know if I'd go that far. 43 00:01:54,681 --> 00:01:56,115 >> Nate: Yeah, right. 44 00:01:56,182 --> 00:01:58,117 Now, if you excuse me, I've got work to do. 45 00:01:58,184 --> 00:02:00,119 >> Tucker: Some work to do. 46 00:02:00,186 --> 00:02:02,722 [ laughing ] 47 00:02:08,895 --> 00:02:10,296 >> Nick: Gotta hand it to you, Nate. 48 00:02:10,363 --> 00:02:12,332 >> Nate: Why is that? 49 00:02:12,398 --> 00:02:14,467 >> Nick: Pretty smooth, man. 50 00:02:14,534 --> 00:02:18,538 And you know exactly what I'm talking about. 51 00:02:18,605 --> 00:02:21,808 >> Tucker: Uh, can I get another one please? 52 00:02:21,875 --> 00:02:23,676 This could be interesting. 53 00:02:27,280 --> 00:02:33,119 ♪♪♪ 54 00:02:33,186 --> 00:02:39,158 ♪♪♪ 55 00:02:39,225 --> 00:02:45,398 ♪♪♪ 56 00:02:45,465 --> 00:02:51,104 ♪♪♪ 57 00:02:51,170 --> 00:02:58,011 ♪♪♪ 58 00:03:08,021 --> 00:03:09,389 >> Adam: Excuse me, nurse. 59 00:03:09,455 --> 00:03:12,225 Has Miss Spectra been released? 60 00:03:12,292 --> 00:03:14,160 >> Nurse: No, she's been taken for some final tests 61 00:03:14,227 --> 00:03:15,895 to be sure she's ready for discharge. 62 00:03:15,962 --> 00:03:20,533 >> Adam: All right, so she could get out possibly today? 63 00:03:20,600 --> 00:03:22,769 [ Sally sighing ] >> Sally: What are you doing 64 00:03:22,835 --> 00:03:24,404 here, Adam? 65 00:03:24,470 --> 00:03:27,373 Why do you keep coming back when I asked you to stay away? 66 00:03:27,440 --> 00:03:31,077 >> Adam: Please, Sally, will you hear me out? 67 00:03:31,144 --> 00:03:33,580 Don't push me away. Not now. 68 00:03:33,646 --> 00:03:36,716 Not after everything that has happened. 69 00:03:44,691 --> 00:03:46,593 >> Sally: How many times do I have to tell you 70 00:03:46,659 --> 00:03:51,564 I don't want you here right now and I do not want to see you? 71 00:03:51,631 --> 00:03:55,768 >> Adam: I know that seeing me is a painful reminder 72 00:03:55,835 --> 00:03:57,537 of everything that we just lost. 73 00:03:57,604 --> 00:04:00,406 Okay? I-- I feel the same pain that you were feeling, 74 00:04:00,473 --> 00:04:06,412 but please just let me help you get through this. 75 00:04:06,479 --> 00:04:09,549 I mean, at least tell me how you're feeling. 76 00:04:09,616 --> 00:04:13,553 >> Sally: I'm fine, apparently. 77 00:04:13,620 --> 00:04:16,055 At least physically. 78 00:04:16,122 --> 00:04:20,059 Doctor encouraged me to walk around as much as I can. 79 00:04:20,126 --> 00:04:20,960 >> Adam: Well, that's good. 80 00:04:21,027 --> 00:04:22,562 I'm glad that you survived it all, 81 00:04:22,629 --> 00:04:27,500 but emotionally, I know that you're as wrecked as I am. 82 00:04:27,567 --> 00:04:29,836 And look, I don't wanna push, but I feel like what I have 83 00:04:29,902 --> 00:04:31,671 to say will help you. 84 00:04:31,738 --> 00:04:33,506 >> Sally: [ sighing ] Adam, how many times 85 00:04:33,573 --> 00:04:34,607 do I have to tell you? 86 00:04:34,674 --> 00:04:37,410 >> Adam: Let-- let me just-- let me tell you 87 00:04:37,477 --> 00:04:39,679 why everything went down the way that it did. 88 00:04:39,746 --> 00:04:41,981 Now that the sad reality has a chance to sink in, 89 00:04:42,048 --> 00:04:45,018 let me explain more fully why I made the decision 90 00:04:45,084 --> 00:04:45,885 that I did. 91 00:04:45,952 --> 00:04:50,056 >> Sally: I already know why you did it. 92 00:04:50,123 --> 00:04:52,625 I heard everything that you said when you thought 93 00:04:52,692 --> 00:04:55,695 that I was asleep earlier. 94 00:04:55,762 --> 00:04:58,498 I-- I didn't miss a word. 95 00:04:58,564 --> 00:05:01,034 How much you still love me. 96 00:05:01,100 --> 00:05:06,105 And how hard that decision was for you to make. 97 00:05:06,172 --> 00:05:09,142 But... 98 00:05:09,208 --> 00:05:12,745 if you were faced with the same situation again, 99 00:05:12,812 --> 00:05:14,714 you would make the same decision and honestly, 100 00:05:14,781 --> 00:05:21,988 that is the last thing that I want to hear right now. 101 00:05:22,055 --> 00:05:24,290 >> Nate: What's going on, Nick? 102 00:05:24,357 --> 00:05:26,092 Where's all this hostility coming from? 103 00:05:26,159 --> 00:05:27,660 >> Nick: Don't insult my intelligence. 104 00:05:27,727 --> 00:05:29,228 >> Nate: I'm not insulting your intelligence. 105 00:05:29,295 --> 00:05:32,098 Why would I do that, Nick? 106 00:05:32,165 --> 00:05:33,099 What is the problem? 107 00:05:33,166 --> 00:05:35,802 >> Nick: You. 108 00:05:35,868 --> 00:05:37,537 You're the problem. 109 00:05:37,603 --> 00:05:40,339 I knew day one hiring you was a big mistake. 110 00:05:40,406 --> 00:05:41,441 >> Nate: Mistake? 111 00:05:41,507 --> 00:05:43,543 I brought nothing but success to Newman Media. 112 00:05:43,609 --> 00:05:44,777 >> Nick: Oh, I don't deny that. 113 00:05:44,844 --> 00:05:46,713 You seem to be a very quick study. 114 00:05:46,779 --> 00:05:47,980 >> Nate: So what if I am? 115 00:05:48,047 --> 00:05:51,084 The numbers don't lie and I have a great mentor. 116 00:05:51,150 --> 00:05:53,820 >> Nick: Oh, is that what she is? A mentor? 117 00:05:53,886 --> 00:05:54,954 Or is she a target? 118 00:05:55,021 --> 00:05:57,056 Like what you tried to pull with your families company? 119 00:05:57,123 --> 00:05:59,692 [ Nate laughing ] >> Nate: Really, Nick? 120 00:05:59,759 --> 00:06:01,060 I can't believe you're still throwing that 121 00:06:01,127 --> 00:06:02,228 back in my face. 122 00:06:02,295 --> 00:06:04,964 >> Nick: And I can't believe you think a betrayal like that 123 00:06:05,031 --> 00:06:06,032 could be so easily forgotten. 124 00:06:06,099 --> 00:06:07,633 I mean, I gotta wonder how far you would 125 00:06:07,700 --> 00:06:10,603 have taken this if Elena hadn't made you come clean. 126 00:06:10,670 --> 00:06:12,505 I mean, would you and my sister be running 127 00:06:12,572 --> 00:06:13,606 your family's company? 128 00:06:13,673 --> 00:06:18,511 The one you tried to steal from your cousins right now? 129 00:06:18,578 --> 00:06:21,547 What I find really interesting about this, Nate, 130 00:06:21,614 --> 00:06:23,816 is my sister seems to be pretty central 131 00:06:23,883 --> 00:06:25,918 to all of your big power moves. 132 00:06:28,755 --> 00:06:30,790 >> Victoria: Believe me, Nicholas will get past 133 00:06:30,857 --> 00:06:33,493 his initial upset and he'll realize that he truly needs 134 00:06:33,559 --> 00:06:34,327 this little break. 135 00:06:34,393 --> 00:06:36,429 >> Nikki: I doubt that very much. 136 00:06:36,496 --> 00:06:38,731 Why are you forcing this on him? 137 00:06:38,798 --> 00:06:40,733 Especially with everything else that's going on 138 00:06:40,800 --> 00:06:41,768 in his life right now? 139 00:06:41,834 --> 00:06:45,171 I asked you not to push him, or at the very least, 140 00:06:45,238 --> 00:06:47,039 let him make the decision. 141 00:06:47,106 --> 00:06:50,109 >> Victoria: You know how stubborn he can be. 142 00:06:50,176 --> 00:06:53,613 Besides, his ordeal with Cameron and Sally losing her baby, 143 00:06:53,679 --> 00:06:56,549 it's too much for anyone to handle all at once. 144 00:06:56,616 --> 00:06:59,051 >> Nikki: Victoria, you should have let him 145 00:06:59,118 --> 00:07:00,119 make the call. 146 00:07:00,186 --> 00:07:02,255 >> Victoria: I made the right decision for Nicholas 147 00:07:02,321 --> 00:07:03,222 and for the company. 148 00:07:03,289 --> 00:07:06,125 He-- he may not see that for himself right now. 149 00:07:06,192 --> 00:07:09,295 >> Nikki: Well, I'm not sure I can see it either. 150 00:07:09,362 --> 00:07:11,264 So, what happens next? 151 00:07:11,330 --> 00:07:12,398 What's your next move? 152 00:07:12,465 --> 00:07:13,266 >> Victoria: Next move? 153 00:07:13,332 --> 00:07:14,600 There is no next move. 154 00:07:14,667 --> 00:07:16,569 How many times do I have to say it? 155 00:07:16,636 --> 00:07:19,438 This isn't part of some scheme to oust my brother 156 00:07:19,505 --> 00:07:21,040 from the company and quite frankly, 157 00:07:21,107 --> 00:07:24,210 I am sick and tired of people second guessing my decisions 158 00:07:24,277 --> 00:07:25,912 for this company. 159 00:07:30,716 --> 00:07:31,884 >> Victor: What's going on? 160 00:07:45,998 --> 00:07:48,000 >> Nikki: Victoria has forced Nicholas 161 00:07:48,067 --> 00:07:51,270 to take a leave of absence. 162 00:07:51,337 --> 00:07:52,839 >> Victor: Why would you do that? 163 00:07:52,905 --> 00:07:55,007 >> Nikki: Well, because she decided 164 00:07:55,074 --> 00:07:58,845 that with all the trauma, with Sally losing her baby 165 00:07:58,911 --> 00:08:01,314 and Cameron Kirsten terrorizing Sharon and Faith, 166 00:08:01,380 --> 00:08:04,150 that he must take a break from the company, 167 00:08:04,217 --> 00:08:07,153 whether he wants to or not. 168 00:08:07,220 --> 00:08:09,989 >> Victoria: Nicholas thinks that he can handle this all. 169 00:08:10,056 --> 00:08:11,057 I don't think that's wise. 170 00:08:11,123 --> 00:08:12,291 And I told him as much. 171 00:08:12,358 --> 00:08:15,461 And I-- I brought up the idea of him taking a little time off. 172 00:08:15,528 --> 00:08:18,698 >> Nikki: Which, if you recall, is exactly what I asked you 173 00:08:18,764 --> 00:08:21,000 after the whole Ashland Locke debacle, 174 00:08:21,067 --> 00:08:22,969 but you refused to take time off. 175 00:08:23,035 --> 00:08:26,072 You said you needed to focus on work. 176 00:08:26,138 --> 00:08:28,374 >> Victoria: But-- Look, those are completely 177 00:08:28,441 --> 00:08:29,475 different situations. 178 00:08:29,542 --> 00:08:31,911 You can't compare the two. 179 00:08:31,978 --> 00:08:33,679 Three of the women in Nick's life 180 00:08:33,746 --> 00:08:35,348 that he loves the most have been through 181 00:08:35,414 --> 00:08:37,750 horrific situations and they need him right now. 182 00:08:37,817 --> 00:08:40,419 >> Nikki: Nicholas knows what he needs to do 183 00:08:40,486 --> 00:08:41,854 to take care of his family. 184 00:08:41,921 --> 00:08:43,589 >> Victor: Your brother is perfectly capable 185 00:08:43,656 --> 00:08:46,025 of focusing on his job while handling 186 00:08:46,092 --> 00:08:47,159 his personal affairs. 187 00:08:47,226 --> 00:08:49,428 >> Victoria: But this is not about his capability. 188 00:08:49,495 --> 00:08:51,163 I'm not worried about that. 189 00:08:51,230 --> 00:08:52,932 What I'm worried about is him carrying around 190 00:08:52,999 --> 00:08:55,167 this heavy burden on top of his workload. 191 00:08:55,234 --> 00:08:57,303 And look, Newman is in a strong enough position. 192 00:08:57,370 --> 00:09:00,306 We can afford for Nick to take a little time to himself. 193 00:09:00,373 --> 00:09:02,775 He'll thank me for it later, >> Nikki: But who are you 194 00:09:02,842 --> 00:09:04,577 to make that decision for him? 195 00:09:04,644 --> 00:09:07,246 >> Victoria: It's my decision to make. 196 00:09:07,313 --> 00:09:10,383 I am looking out for everyone concerned, 197 00:09:10,449 --> 00:09:11,717 including this company. 198 00:09:11,784 --> 00:09:14,120 >> Nikki: Did you ever stop to think that Nicholas 199 00:09:14,186 --> 00:09:16,756 needs a distraction like work with everything else 200 00:09:16,822 --> 00:09:18,391 that's going on with him right now? 201 00:09:18,457 --> 00:09:21,093 >> Victoria: Why is everyone making such a big deal 202 00:09:21,160 --> 00:09:23,095 out of this? 203 00:09:23,162 --> 00:09:25,831 >> Nikki: While I suspect that there's more at play here 204 00:09:25,898 --> 00:09:27,600 than you're saying. 205 00:09:27,667 --> 00:09:29,302 And I believe it has something to do 206 00:09:29,368 --> 00:09:35,241 with your relationship with Nate Hastings. 207 00:09:35,308 --> 00:09:38,010 >> Nate: You're way off the mark here, Nick. 208 00:09:38,077 --> 00:09:42,315 There is no clandestine plan going on with Victoria and me. 209 00:09:42,381 --> 00:09:44,984 >> Nick: Why should I believe you? 210 00:09:45,051 --> 00:09:46,786 >> Nate: Look, I know you're going through a lot 211 00:09:46,852 --> 00:09:49,789 of personal issues right now, and I get it. 212 00:09:49,855 --> 00:09:52,591 It's a lot for anyone to handle, so I'm going to give you a break 213 00:09:52,658 --> 00:09:54,193 and cut you some slack this time. 214 00:09:54,260 --> 00:09:55,127 >> Nick: Don't do that. 215 00:09:55,194 --> 00:09:56,662 Don't use that against me. 216 00:09:56,729 --> 00:09:58,931 You and Victoria are using my personal issues 217 00:09:58,998 --> 00:10:00,032 to shove me aside. 218 00:10:00,099 --> 00:10:01,667 >> Nate: Nobody is trying to shove you aside. 219 00:10:01,734 --> 00:10:04,537 >> Nick: Nate, just stop, all right? And don't act 220 00:10:04,603 --> 00:10:06,539 like you didn't know Vic was going to force me 221 00:10:06,605 --> 00:10:08,407 into this leave of absence. 222 00:10:08,474 --> 00:10:10,042 I mean, how long is it going to be 223 00:10:10,109 --> 00:10:13,346 before she makes you interim COO? 224 00:10:13,412 --> 00:10:15,014 Or has she done that already? 225 00:10:17,917 --> 00:10:22,922 >> Adam: I don't regret that you heard me pour my heart out. 226 00:10:22,989 --> 00:10:24,457 Maybe if I'd known you were listening, 227 00:10:24,523 --> 00:10:29,462 I wouldn't have opened up so completely, but I did. 228 00:10:29,528 --> 00:10:30,363 You heard it all. 229 00:10:30,429 --> 00:10:33,632 You heard the hard, painful truth. 230 00:10:33,699 --> 00:10:35,101 >> Sally: Please, Adam. 231 00:10:35,167 --> 00:10:37,269 >> Adam: What? What, Sally? 232 00:10:37,336 --> 00:10:41,107 [ Sally sighing ] Talk to me. 233 00:10:41,173 --> 00:10:44,810 Did I say something that brought up questions 234 00:10:44,877 --> 00:10:47,546 you want answered? 235 00:10:47,613 --> 00:10:54,153 Or is there something you want to say back to me? 236 00:10:54,220 --> 00:10:56,088 >> Sally: There's nothing that can change or fix 237 00:10:56,155 --> 00:10:58,791 this decision that you've made. 238 00:10:58,858 --> 00:11:01,160 How can I ever forgive you? 239 00:11:01,227 --> 00:11:06,832 Why didn't you give the word to save our baby's life? 240 00:11:06,899 --> 00:11:08,300 >> Adam: Don't you see? 241 00:11:08,367 --> 00:11:10,169 I couldn't. 242 00:11:10,236 --> 00:11:13,839 I had to give the word to save yours. 243 00:11:20,513 --> 00:11:21,881 >> Adam: Don't-- don't push me away. 244 00:11:21,947 --> 00:11:25,184 Just-- just hear me out. 245 00:11:25,251 --> 00:11:27,286 How could you think that I could give 246 00:11:27,353 --> 00:11:32,525 a blanket permission that could take your life? 247 00:11:32,591 --> 00:11:38,597 >> Sally: So, instead, you sacrificed our baby. 248 00:11:38,664 --> 00:11:42,935 >> Adam: I had to make a lifesaving decision. 249 00:11:43,002 --> 00:11:47,006 Time was of the essence. 250 00:11:47,073 --> 00:11:48,808 Okay, when you-- when you heard me before, 251 00:11:48,874 --> 00:11:52,244 you couldn't look into my eyes, but now you can. 252 00:11:52,311 --> 00:11:54,747 Sally, we have never been able to lie to each other 253 00:11:54,814 --> 00:11:56,248 with much success, but if you would 254 00:11:56,315 --> 00:12:01,454 just look at me, you will know that I mean every word. 255 00:12:01,520 --> 00:12:03,556 You will see how much I am grieving 256 00:12:03,622 --> 00:12:05,991 our little baby girl and how I will never get over 257 00:12:06,058 --> 00:12:08,227 something like that, but at least 258 00:12:08,294 --> 00:12:11,297 I'm not grieving you. 259 00:12:11,363 --> 00:12:13,933 Even if I had opted to save the baby, 260 00:12:13,999 --> 00:12:16,001 there was no guarantee that she was going to live. 261 00:12:16,068 --> 00:12:19,138 I couldn't risk losing both of you. 262 00:12:19,205 --> 00:12:21,273 And I'll never regret saving you 263 00:12:21,340 --> 00:12:22,975 because you deserve to live. 264 00:12:23,042 --> 00:12:28,948 >> Sally: Yes, but Ava deserved to live too. 265 00:12:29,014 --> 00:12:33,185 >> Adam: But you will be a mother again someday. 266 00:12:33,252 --> 00:12:37,123 You'll be the mother that you always wanted to be. 267 00:12:37,189 --> 00:12:38,958 And even though I won't be the father, 268 00:12:39,024 --> 00:12:40,893 your next baby will be the luckiest 269 00:12:40,960 --> 00:12:42,695 little being in the world. 270 00:12:42,761 --> 00:12:46,198 Because she'll have you as her mother. 271 00:12:46,265 --> 00:12:48,801 If I could only save one life for sure, 272 00:12:48,868 --> 00:12:54,840 it had to be yours. 273 00:12:54,907 --> 00:12:57,843 >> Sally: Just go. 274 00:12:57,910 --> 00:12:59,712 Please just go. 275 00:13:30,176 --> 00:13:31,510 >> Victoria: Why would you assume 276 00:13:31,577 --> 00:13:35,047 that Nick's leave of absence has anything to do with Nate? 277 00:13:35,114 --> 00:13:36,682 >> Nikki: Well, it's pretty obvious 278 00:13:36,749 --> 00:13:40,920 since he's already delegating Newman Media work to Audra. 279 00:13:40,986 --> 00:13:42,988 >> Victoria: And? Is there a problem with that? 280 00:13:43,055 --> 00:13:45,558 I mean, she is his COO. 281 00:13:45,624 --> 00:13:48,227 >> Nikki: It's very presumptuous, Victoria. 282 00:13:48,294 --> 00:13:49,929 >> Victoria: Okay, fine, big deal. 283 00:13:49,995 --> 00:13:52,531 What if Nate comes in here and helps me to run Newman 284 00:13:52,598 --> 00:13:54,567 while Nick's taking some time off? 285 00:13:54,633 --> 00:13:57,102 Look, he's already proven himself. He's smart. 286 00:13:57,169 --> 00:13:58,037 He's forward thinking. 287 00:13:58,103 --> 00:13:59,138 He's loyal. 288 00:13:59,205 --> 00:14:01,941 Dad, you said yourself how impressed you are with him. 289 00:14:02,007 --> 00:14:05,344 >> Victor: Sweetheart. 290 00:14:05,411 --> 00:14:09,148 You also happened to be romantically involved 291 00:14:09,215 --> 00:14:11,584 with him, don't you? 292 00:14:11,650 --> 00:14:14,153 Was he part of the decision making process 293 00:14:14,220 --> 00:14:15,221 before this started? 294 00:14:15,287 --> 00:14:19,191 >> Nikki: Or was it his idea from the very beginning? 295 00:14:19,258 --> 00:14:20,993 >> Victoria: I refuse to be interrogated 296 00:14:21,060 --> 00:14:22,962 by my parents about this. 297 00:14:23,028 --> 00:14:26,966 Have you lost your confidence in my ability to do my job? 298 00:14:27,032 --> 00:14:29,235 Look, if you have a problem with the way 299 00:14:29,301 --> 00:14:31,136 that I'm running this company, then why don't you 300 00:14:31,203 --> 00:14:36,542 just let me go? 301 00:14:36,609 --> 00:14:37,710 [ door shuts closed ] 302 00:14:42,081 --> 00:14:44,550 >> Victor: We struck a nerve, didn't we? 303 00:14:46,552 --> 00:14:48,954 That troubles me. 304 00:14:51,690 --> 00:14:54,026 >> Nate: You've been through a hell of an ordeal. 305 00:14:54,093 --> 00:14:56,829 Victoria thinks you can use this time. 306 00:14:56,895 --> 00:14:59,231 She is looking out for you and I'm not looking 307 00:14:59,298 --> 00:15:00,566 to take your place. 308 00:15:00,633 --> 00:15:03,769 >> Nick: All right, so if she asks, 309 00:15:03,836 --> 00:15:05,271 you're gonna say no? 310 00:15:05,337 --> 00:15:06,472 >> Nate: Come on, Nick. 311 00:15:06,538 --> 00:15:08,641 >> Nick: I'm looking at the big picture, Nate. 312 00:15:08,707 --> 00:15:10,442 That is the future of my family's company. 313 00:15:10,509 --> 00:15:12,611 >> Nate: You honestly don't believe I'm a danger 314 00:15:12,678 --> 00:15:15,714 to this company now, do you? 315 00:15:15,781 --> 00:15:17,750 I care too much for Victoria. 316 00:15:17,816 --> 00:15:21,053 I only want to help her, help Newman. 317 00:15:21,120 --> 00:15:23,022 I'm not trying to hurt it in any way 318 00:15:23,088 --> 00:15:27,326 and if she wants to make me interim COO, that's her call. 319 00:15:27,393 --> 00:15:29,428 Now, don't get me wrong, I have no reason to believe 320 00:15:29,495 --> 00:15:31,830 that's even part of her plan, but regardless, 321 00:15:31,897 --> 00:15:34,199 it's her decision to make. 322 00:15:34,266 --> 00:15:36,669 >> Nick: See, I'm not buying this innocent act of yours 323 00:15:36,735 --> 00:15:39,972 for one second, so let me break it down for you. 324 00:15:40,039 --> 00:15:43,575 [ Nate sighing ] >> Nate: Go ahead. 325 00:15:43,642 --> 00:15:45,177 >> Nick: I'm not upset with Vic. 326 00:15:45,244 --> 00:15:47,346 I know she loves and cares about me. She may have 327 00:15:47,413 --> 00:15:51,884 my best interests at heart, but you? 328 00:15:51,950 --> 00:15:53,719 You are the one I worry about. 329 00:15:53,786 --> 00:15:56,488 Because I think your plan is to take full advantage 330 00:15:56,555 --> 00:15:59,692 of this situation. 331 00:15:59,758 --> 00:16:01,560 [ Nate sighing ] 332 00:16:11,003 --> 00:16:18,844 [ Adam sighing ] >> Audra: Well, hello there. 333 00:16:18,911 --> 00:16:20,913 [ Adam sighing ] You certainly look like a man 334 00:16:20,979 --> 00:16:24,550 with a lot on your mind. 335 00:16:24,616 --> 00:16:28,020 Adam Newman, am I right? 336 00:16:28,087 --> 00:16:30,289 >> Adam: Uh-huh. 337 00:16:30,356 --> 00:16:35,194 >> Audra: I'll have a bourbon, neat, please. 338 00:16:35,260 --> 00:16:37,896 >> Adam: Do I even know you? 339 00:16:37,963 --> 00:16:39,331 >> Audra: Not yet. 340 00:16:39,398 --> 00:16:40,966 But you should. 341 00:16:49,875 --> 00:16:52,811 >> Announcer: The Young and the Restless will continue. 342 00:17:04,890 --> 00:17:09,895 ♪♪♪ 343 00:17:14,800 --> 00:17:17,636 [ Sally sighing ] >> Nurse: Excuse me, 344 00:17:17,703 --> 00:17:19,138 Miss Spectra? 345 00:17:19,204 --> 00:17:20,973 Here are your release papers. 346 00:17:21,039 --> 00:17:22,007 It's been approved. 347 00:17:22,074 --> 00:17:23,976 Someone will be in shortly to discuss these forms 348 00:17:24,042 --> 00:17:25,377 with you. 349 00:17:25,444 --> 00:17:27,146 >> Sally: Thank you. 350 00:17:48,667 --> 00:17:53,672 >> Audra: Audra Charles, COO Newman Media. 351 00:17:53,739 --> 00:17:56,542 >> Adam: Whatever it is you want, Miss Charles, 352 00:17:56,608 --> 00:17:58,210 I'm not interested. 353 00:17:58,277 --> 00:18:00,813 No matter how flirtatious you try to be. 354 00:18:00,879 --> 00:18:03,849 >> Audra: Oh, um... 355 00:18:03,916 --> 00:18:06,285 no flirtation intended. 356 00:18:06,351 --> 00:18:09,221 Look, I was merely curious about my new competition, 357 00:18:09,288 --> 00:18:11,523 that's all. 358 00:18:11,590 --> 00:18:13,959 >> Adam: Well, yes, that is exactly what I am. 359 00:18:14,026 --> 00:18:19,565 I am your newest and most lethal competition. 360 00:18:19,631 --> 00:18:24,102 >> Audra: Wow, that sounds almost ominous. 361 00:18:24,169 --> 00:18:27,005 How afraid should I be? 362 00:18:27,072 --> 00:18:28,774 Look, from what I understand here, 363 00:18:28,841 --> 00:18:31,577 company du jour, McCall is struggling to get back 364 00:18:31,643 --> 00:18:35,414 on its feet and a man with your track record 365 00:18:35,481 --> 00:18:38,317 doesn't help its chances. 366 00:18:38,383 --> 00:18:41,787 >> Adam: I see you have done your research. 367 00:18:41,854 --> 00:18:44,790 >> Audra: Well, it's hard to avoid the many 368 00:18:44,857 --> 00:18:48,360 sordid exploits of Adam Newman in this town. 369 00:18:48,427 --> 00:18:49,695 >> Adam: Well, I wouldn't believe 370 00:18:49,761 --> 00:18:51,897 half of what you hear. 371 00:18:51,964 --> 00:18:53,899 But speaking of exploits, should I believe the one 372 00:18:53,966 --> 00:18:56,034 that you're soon going to be in charge of the whole show 373 00:18:56,101 --> 00:18:58,437 at Newman Media? 374 00:18:58,504 --> 00:19:00,072 >> Audra: Where did you hear that? 375 00:19:00,138 --> 00:19:01,673 >> Adam: Oh, I have a pretty good handle 376 00:19:01,740 --> 00:19:03,308 on Nate Hastings. 377 00:19:03,375 --> 00:19:05,577 Victoria and he have gotten involved in, 378 00:19:05,644 --> 00:19:11,116 what would you say, um, extracurricular kind of affair, 379 00:19:11,183 --> 00:19:13,452 but I'm sure you already know that. 380 00:19:13,519 --> 00:19:15,120 So, I can only assume that Victoria will soon 381 00:19:15,187 --> 00:19:16,588 be dragging him into the business 382 00:19:16,655 --> 00:19:18,490 of the parent company. 383 00:19:18,557 --> 00:19:21,026 Something I'm sure that Nate covets. 384 00:19:21,093 --> 00:19:24,830 >> Audra: Hmm, well, looks like you've done 385 00:19:24,897 --> 00:19:26,899 quite a bit of research on your own. 386 00:19:26,965 --> 00:19:28,800 >> Adam: Mm-hmm, enough to know that Newman Media 387 00:19:28,867 --> 00:19:30,836 is going to need somebody that's perfectly positioned 388 00:19:30,903 --> 00:19:32,838 to step up. 389 00:19:32,905 --> 00:19:34,573 >> Audra: Well, who am I to speculate, 390 00:19:34,640 --> 00:19:39,578 but if you are right, I am more than ready. 391 00:19:39,645 --> 00:19:42,514 >> Adam: Yeah, I just bet you are. 392 00:19:42,581 --> 00:19:45,417 [ Victor sighing ] >> Nikki: This is really 393 00:19:45,484 --> 00:19:46,752 weighing on you, isn't? 394 00:19:46,818 --> 00:19:48,754 >> Victor: Yeah. 395 00:19:48,820 --> 00:19:51,390 I mean, it's not only Nicholas and Victoria, it's the 396 00:19:51,456 --> 00:19:53,091 whole family is at odds. 397 00:19:53,158 --> 00:19:54,927 I don't like it. 398 00:19:54,993 --> 00:19:57,195 >> Nikki: I can't argue with that. 399 00:19:57,262 --> 00:19:59,765 >> Victor: Adam lost his child. 400 00:19:59,831 --> 00:20:03,368 We almost lost beautiful Faith to that Cameron bastard. 401 00:20:03,435 --> 00:20:06,939 And everyone is going off in all kinds of directions. 402 00:20:07,005 --> 00:20:09,141 >> Nikki: It does seem that way. 403 00:20:09,207 --> 00:20:12,644 Faith is going back to school, Victoria's trying to drive 404 00:20:12,711 --> 00:20:15,047 Nicholas away. 405 00:20:15,113 --> 00:20:17,149 >> Victor: And you know, Adam... 406 00:20:17,215 --> 00:20:19,885 is clearly on a downward spiral. 407 00:20:19,952 --> 00:20:22,554 >> Nikki: Not to mention Noah's departure. 408 00:20:22,621 --> 00:20:24,656 And Johnny and Katie are going to be heading 409 00:20:24,723 --> 00:20:26,858 to boarding school this fall. 410 00:20:26,925 --> 00:20:29,828 >> Victor: You know how upsetting that is to me? 411 00:20:29,895 --> 00:20:33,498 Considering that I had thought I had imbued everyone 412 00:20:33,565 --> 00:20:36,234 with a sense of, "Family sticks together, 413 00:20:36,301 --> 00:20:39,371 whatever problems we have, we resolve it together." 414 00:20:39,438 --> 00:20:41,573 >> Nikki: And you did an excellent job of that. 415 00:20:41,640 --> 00:20:44,943 Believe me, they know it deep in their heart. 416 00:20:45,010 --> 00:20:48,146 Sometimes, they just need a little reminding. 417 00:20:48,213 --> 00:20:52,084 >> Victor: I guess you're right. 418 00:20:52,150 --> 00:20:56,121 But one thing I can assure you. 419 00:20:56,188 --> 00:20:59,358 I bet you Nate Hastings has something to do 420 00:20:59,424 --> 00:21:01,727 with our son's departure. 421 00:21:08,100 --> 00:21:10,535 >> Nate: You know, Nick... 422 00:21:10,602 --> 00:21:13,605 I remember when we were friends. 423 00:21:13,672 --> 00:21:14,773 What happened? 424 00:21:14,840 --> 00:21:17,509 When did that stop? 425 00:21:17,576 --> 00:21:19,444 >> Nick: Maybe it's when you lied to my face 426 00:21:19,511 --> 00:21:21,747 about being with Elena while she was with Devon. 427 00:21:21,813 --> 00:21:23,515 Now... 428 00:21:23,582 --> 00:21:25,150 everybody knows my story. 429 00:21:25,217 --> 00:21:28,186 Who am I to throw stones about infidelity? 430 00:21:28,253 --> 00:21:30,255 So, it's probably because you betrayed your family 431 00:21:30,322 --> 00:21:32,357 when you tried to sell out Neil's company. 432 00:21:32,424 --> 00:21:35,360 >> Nate: Man. [ chuckling ] You really won't let that go, 433 00:21:35,427 --> 00:21:36,228 will you? 434 00:21:36,294 --> 00:21:38,797 >> Nick: He was my friend. 435 00:21:38,864 --> 00:21:41,400 The loyalty that Neil showed to the people he cared about, 436 00:21:41,466 --> 00:21:44,269 his family and friends was unmatched. 437 00:21:44,336 --> 00:21:46,338 It's one of the things I loved most about him. 438 00:21:46,405 --> 00:21:49,074 >> Nate: So, what are you saying? I'm not loyal 439 00:21:49,141 --> 00:21:50,942 to the people I love like my uncle was? 440 00:21:51,009 --> 00:21:52,944 >> Nick: Nate, do you think what you did was loyal? 441 00:21:53,011 --> 00:21:58,316 >> Nate: Nick, I ultimately did not betray anyone. 442 00:21:58,383 --> 00:22:00,519 Yes, I was angry at being overlooked 443 00:22:00,585 --> 00:22:04,623 and constantly demoralized, but in the end... 444 00:22:04,690 --> 00:22:07,959 I couldn't, couldn't go through with it. 445 00:22:08,026 --> 00:22:09,327 >> Nick: Well, look at that. 446 00:22:09,394 --> 00:22:11,663 Obviously, there's a conscience in there somewhere. 447 00:22:11,730 --> 00:22:14,566 >> Nate: I've tried to make up for it ever since. 448 00:22:14,633 --> 00:22:16,468 I've done everything I possibly could 449 00:22:16,535 --> 00:22:19,805 to prove my regret for the hurt I caused. 450 00:22:19,871 --> 00:22:22,574 Nick, I wish there was something 451 00:22:22,641 --> 00:22:26,211 I could say or do to allay your suspicions of me. 452 00:22:26,278 --> 00:22:29,081 Anything that could help us get back to some semblance 453 00:22:29,147 --> 00:22:31,616 of a friendship we used to have. 454 00:22:31,683 --> 00:22:33,552 >> Nick: I know exactly what you can do. 455 00:22:33,618 --> 00:22:35,087 Are you ready for this? 456 00:22:35,153 --> 00:22:37,656 Stay in your lane at Newman Media. 457 00:22:37,723 --> 00:22:40,092 You don't need to go anywhere near Newman Enterprises. 458 00:22:40,158 --> 00:22:42,661 Now, Nate, if you do that, you'll prove to everyone, 459 00:22:42,728 --> 00:22:44,496 especially me, that this isn't part 460 00:22:44,563 --> 00:22:46,331 of some master plan that you've cooked up 461 00:22:46,398 --> 00:22:47,532 with my sister. 462 00:22:47,599 --> 00:22:51,970 How's that sound? Does it sound like a good solution? 463 00:22:52,037 --> 00:22:54,272 >> Nate: I hear you, Nick. 464 00:22:54,339 --> 00:22:57,075 And I respect where you're coming from. 465 00:22:57,142 --> 00:23:04,950 But if Victoria needs my input, I'm not going to say no. 466 00:23:05,016 --> 00:23:09,421 >> Nick: Well, there it is. 467 00:23:09,488 --> 00:23:10,088 [ Nate sighing ] 468 00:23:15,093 --> 00:23:16,962 >> Nate: I've just about had it with all your insults 469 00:23:17,028 --> 00:23:19,131 and insinuations. 470 00:23:19,197 --> 00:23:20,132 >> Nick: Why is that? 471 00:23:20,198 --> 00:23:22,734 I haven't said anything that isn't true, have I? 472 00:23:22,801 --> 00:23:24,703 >> Nate: Aren't you supposed to be using this personal time 473 00:23:24,770 --> 00:23:27,706 to take care of all the things and turmoil in your life 474 00:23:27,773 --> 00:23:28,774 right now? 475 00:23:28,840 --> 00:23:30,976 >> Nick: Yeah, Vic said I should be using this time 476 00:23:31,042 --> 00:23:34,679 to take care of the people I love, so that's exactly 477 00:23:34,746 --> 00:23:36,047 what I'm doing. 478 00:23:36,114 --> 00:23:37,482 I'm trying to keep them safe. 479 00:23:37,549 --> 00:23:39,518 >> Nate: Hm. From me. 480 00:23:39,584 --> 00:23:42,921 >> Nick: I'm glad you finally admit it. 481 00:23:42,988 --> 00:23:45,590 >> Nate: Nick, I am genuinely sorry 482 00:23:45,657 --> 00:23:47,025 to hear what you've had to endure 483 00:23:47,092 --> 00:23:48,393 these past few days. 484 00:23:48,460 --> 00:23:50,962 Genuinely. 485 00:23:51,029 --> 00:23:52,864 But don't blame me because you couldn't stop 486 00:23:52,931 --> 00:23:55,567 your daughter from being kidnapped. 487 00:23:55,634 --> 00:23:58,270 Or for the fact that you weren't there for Sally 488 00:23:58,336 --> 00:23:59,871 when she lost her baby. 489 00:24:04,276 --> 00:24:06,211 >> Tucker: Hey, Victoria. 490 00:24:06,278 --> 00:24:14,686 Better break that up before it gets physical. 491 00:24:14,753 --> 00:24:17,155 >> Victoria: You didn't waste anytime, did you? 492 00:24:17,222 --> 00:24:20,892 You just had to come here and blame Nate for my decision 493 00:24:20,959 --> 00:24:22,861 for your time off? 494 00:24:22,928 --> 00:24:25,530 And wrongly so, I might add. 495 00:24:25,597 --> 00:24:28,867 >> Nate: Everything's fine, Victoria. 496 00:24:28,934 --> 00:24:32,304 I don't fault Nick for jumping to conclusions. 497 00:24:32,370 --> 00:24:34,139 Your brother's had this idea in his head 498 00:24:34,206 --> 00:24:37,776 for quite some time now, but no worries. 499 00:24:37,843 --> 00:24:38,944 I can handle it. 500 00:24:40,478 --> 00:24:41,713 [ phone chiming ] >> Nick: You know what? 501 00:24:50,789 --> 00:24:53,892 You two, uh, just do exactly whatever it is 502 00:24:53,959 --> 00:24:55,861 you think you got to do. 503 00:24:55,927 --> 00:24:57,863 Just remember, plans like this usually end up 504 00:24:57,929 --> 00:24:59,397 crashing and burning. 505 00:25:03,335 --> 00:25:06,905 >> Audra: You know, when I arrived in Genoa City, 506 00:25:06,972 --> 00:25:09,407 I first considered uh, looking for a little 507 00:25:09,474 --> 00:25:12,077 pied-a-terre to settle into. 508 00:25:12,143 --> 00:25:14,079 But I'm glad I decided to stay here, 509 00:25:14,145 --> 00:25:15,847 you know, at the club. 510 00:25:15,914 --> 00:25:19,651 It's just so convenient having the lounge downstairs. 511 00:25:19,718 --> 00:25:22,354 You know, it turns out, this is a hot spot 512 00:25:22,420 --> 00:25:27,792 where all the movers and shakers seem to stop through. 513 00:25:27,859 --> 00:25:30,061 >> Tucker: Hi there. 514 00:25:30,128 --> 00:25:31,796 >> Adam: Are you-- are you looking to cause 515 00:25:31,863 --> 00:25:33,231 more trouble, Tucker? 516 00:25:33,298 --> 00:25:34,666 Or you just trying to stick your nose 517 00:25:34,733 --> 00:25:36,501 in where it doesn't belong? 518 00:25:36,568 --> 00:25:38,770 [ Tucker chuckling ] >> Tucker: Actually, I had heard 519 00:25:38,837 --> 00:25:40,872 that Sally Spectra lost her child 520 00:25:40,939 --> 00:25:43,375 and so I was going to offer my condolences. 521 00:25:43,441 --> 00:25:45,343 >> Adam: Wait a minute, how-- how do you even know 522 00:25:45,410 --> 00:25:46,778 about that? 523 00:25:46,845 --> 00:25:49,180 >> Tucker: There are no secrets, Adam. 524 00:25:49,247 --> 00:25:53,118 Isn't that right, Audra? 525 00:25:53,184 --> 00:25:55,253 >> Adam: I'm sorry, I'm not interested in discussing 526 00:25:55,320 --> 00:25:58,356 my personal situation with you, Tucker. 527 00:25:58,423 --> 00:25:59,991 And I'm certainly, not going to be discussing 528 00:26:00,058 --> 00:26:08,667 my business plan with my soon-to-be rival in charge. 529 00:26:08,733 --> 00:26:11,736 >> Tucker: Rival in charge? 530 00:26:11,803 --> 00:26:13,405 Have you pulled it off? 531 00:26:13,471 --> 00:26:19,077 Are you already being fitted for the crown? 532 00:26:19,144 --> 00:26:21,413 >> Nikki: I refuse to believe that Victoria 533 00:26:21,479 --> 00:26:24,049 would allow herself to be manipulated by a man 534 00:26:24,115 --> 00:26:26,618 after everything that happened with Ashland. 535 00:26:26,685 --> 00:26:29,387 She learned that lesson the hard way. 536 00:26:29,454 --> 00:26:31,890 >> Victor: Yeah. 537 00:26:31,957 --> 00:26:36,261 I don't think she would ever allow it. 538 00:26:36,328 --> 00:26:40,198 >> Nikki: So, do you think she's the one driving this? 539 00:26:40,265 --> 00:26:43,969 >> Victor: Mm-hmm, I do. 540 00:26:44,035 --> 00:26:47,038 But... 541 00:26:47,105 --> 00:26:50,809 Nate Hastings is more than eager to follow her. 542 00:26:50,875 --> 00:26:53,745 And that, I don't like. 543 00:26:57,215 --> 00:26:59,684 >> Nick: Hey. 544 00:26:59,751 --> 00:27:01,753 How are you feeling? 545 00:27:01,820 --> 00:27:06,958 >> Sally: I am ready to go, that's for sure. 546 00:27:07,025 --> 00:27:10,562 Just being here makes my heart ache. 547 00:27:10,628 --> 00:27:15,767 And having to deal with Adam doesn't help. 548 00:27:15,834 --> 00:27:21,606 It messes me up even more every time I have to see him. 549 00:27:21,673 --> 00:27:24,109 >> Nick: I understand. 550 00:27:24,175 --> 00:27:27,612 I'm not going to keep pushing you to forgive him. 551 00:27:27,679 --> 00:27:28,980 That's gonna have to be something 552 00:27:29,047 --> 00:27:32,650 you work out on your own. 553 00:27:32,717 --> 00:27:36,421 But in the meantime, let's get you out of here. 554 00:27:36,488 --> 00:27:39,124 >> Sally: Okay. 555 00:27:39,190 --> 00:27:41,226 >> Nick: There is... 556 00:27:41,292 --> 00:27:44,963 one important thing I need to know. 557 00:27:45,030 --> 00:27:47,866 >> Sally: What is that? 558 00:27:47,932 --> 00:27:51,036 >> Nick: Where exactly am I taking you? 559 00:27:51,102 --> 00:27:54,906 Have you given any thought to my offer of... 560 00:27:54,973 --> 00:27:56,207 moving in with me? 561 00:28:04,282 --> 00:28:07,719 >> Sally: I love the way you're always looking out for me. 562 00:28:07,786 --> 00:28:09,654 You're the sweetest man that I know, 563 00:28:09,721 --> 00:28:16,628 and I really am touched by your offer, but... 564 00:28:16,694 --> 00:28:19,998 moving in with you and Christian is a really big, important step, 565 00:28:20,065 --> 00:28:23,668 so I hope you don't mind if I just... 566 00:28:23,735 --> 00:28:27,072 need some time to think about it. 567 00:28:27,138 --> 00:28:29,441 >> Nick: Yeah, of course. 568 00:28:29,507 --> 00:28:32,844 Take as much time as you need. 569 00:28:32,911 --> 00:28:35,747 >> Sally: You know what I really want right now? 570 00:28:35,814 --> 00:28:37,816 >> Nick: Name it. 571 00:28:37,882 --> 00:28:41,753 >> Sally: I want to go back to my room at the Athletic Club 572 00:28:41,820 --> 00:28:45,490 and take a long, hot shower. 573 00:28:45,557 --> 00:28:54,132 And rest in something that is not a hospital bed. 574 00:28:54,199 --> 00:28:55,100 >> Nick: Let's do it. 575 00:28:55,166 --> 00:28:57,569 [ Sally chuckling ] Take it easy. 576 00:29:28,266 --> 00:29:31,970 >> Sally: I just found out that it was yours. 577 00:29:32,036 --> 00:29:35,073 >> Adam: Okay, and-- I rea-- I really don't mean 578 00:29:35,140 --> 00:29:36,641 to be insensitive, but how do you know 579 00:29:36,708 --> 00:29:39,377 like, for sure? 580 00:29:39,444 --> 00:29:41,880 I assume you, Nick, you know. 581 00:29:41,946 --> 00:29:43,648 >> Sally: Yeah, um, I had a paternity test 582 00:29:43,715 --> 00:29:46,784 that tested Nick's DNA and it ruled him out. 583 00:29:46,851 --> 00:29:48,486 You were the only other possibility. 584 00:29:48,553 --> 00:29:55,860 [ Adam chuckling ] >> Adam: Wow. 585 00:29:55,927 --> 00:29:59,464 Um... 586 00:29:59,531 --> 00:30:02,100 [ laughing ] I'm not sure 587 00:30:02,167 --> 00:30:05,036 what to say right now. 588 00:30:05,103 --> 00:30:09,340 >> Sally: Well, just to be clear... 589 00:30:09,407 --> 00:30:12,977 this... 590 00:30:13,044 --> 00:30:15,680 This changes nothing. 591 00:30:15,747 --> 00:30:17,882 Emotionally. 592 00:30:17,949 --> 00:30:20,451 >> Adam: Actually, I disagree with that. 593 00:30:20,518 --> 00:30:23,788 This-- Yeah, I mean, this changes everything. 594 00:30:23,855 --> 00:30:27,525 [ Sally grunting ] What's wrong? 595 00:30:27,592 --> 00:30:29,027 You okay? 596 00:30:29,093 --> 00:30:30,595 >> Sally: Yeah, I just haven't been sure 597 00:30:30,662 --> 00:30:33,264 of what I've been feeling has... 598 00:30:33,331 --> 00:30:37,969 been the baby moving, but I-- I think this is it. 599 00:30:38,036 --> 00:30:41,206 >> Adam: What? 600 00:30:41,272 --> 00:30:44,409 [ both laughing ] That is definitely 601 00:30:44,475 --> 00:30:46,711 a moving baby. 602 00:30:46,778 --> 00:30:48,279 Wow. 603 00:30:48,346 --> 00:30:51,316 He or she, wow, that is quite a kick. 604 00:30:51,382 --> 00:30:58,756 [ Sally laughing ] [ Sally chuckles ] 605 00:30:58,823 --> 00:31:02,260 I have no idea about little girls. 606 00:31:02,327 --> 00:31:04,429 >> Sally: Yeah, but you have nieces. 607 00:31:04,495 --> 00:31:09,500 [ Adam laughing ] >> Adam: It's not the same. 608 00:31:09,567 --> 00:31:13,071 Uncles get all the fun stuff, Dad... 609 00:31:13,137 --> 00:31:15,206 I mean, how am I going to be able to say no 610 00:31:15,273 --> 00:31:17,175 to our perfect little daughter when she's looking up at me 611 00:31:17,242 --> 00:31:19,110 with those big blue eyes? 612 00:31:19,177 --> 00:31:20,778 >> Sally: They could be brown. 613 00:31:20,845 --> 00:31:23,147 >> Adam: Well, no matter what color they are, 614 00:31:23,214 --> 00:31:26,317 I am not going to be able to say no. 615 00:31:26,384 --> 00:31:29,454 >> Sally: You chose me over her? 616 00:31:29,520 --> 00:31:30,955 >> Adam: No. 617 00:31:31,022 --> 00:31:33,091 Look, when you say it like that, that's not-- 618 00:31:33,157 --> 00:31:35,760 >> Sally: Why? 619 00:31:35,827 --> 00:31:39,964 Why would you? 620 00:31:40,031 --> 00:31:41,065 >> Adam: How could I not? 621 00:31:41,132 --> 00:31:45,770 >> Sally: She was my everything. 622 00:31:45,837 --> 00:31:47,105 >> Adam: I couldn't lose you. 623 00:31:47,171 --> 00:31:51,209 >> Sally: But you already did, Adam. You made that choice 624 00:31:51,276 --> 00:31:52,076 a long time ago. 625 00:31:52,143 --> 00:31:53,544 I'm not yours anymore. 626 00:31:53,611 --> 00:31:55,213 I was hers and she was mine. 627 00:31:55,280 --> 00:31:57,515 She was all I had. 628 00:31:57,582 --> 00:31:58,549 And you let her die. 629 00:31:58,616 --> 00:32:00,518 You didn't even-- you didn't even try, 630 00:32:00,585 --> 00:32:01,352 and fight for her. 631 00:32:01,419 --> 00:32:05,089 >> Adam: Look, this-- Sally, this was 632 00:32:05,156 --> 00:32:07,458 the hardest decision of my entire life. 633 00:32:07,525 --> 00:32:09,627 >> Sally: Could you just not envision a life where 634 00:32:09,694 --> 00:32:11,929 someone actually needed you, where you had to step up, 635 00:32:11,996 --> 00:32:13,831 possibly, on your own, and be the man 636 00:32:13,898 --> 00:32:17,435 that nobody thinks you could be? 637 00:32:17,502 --> 00:32:22,674 >> Adam: I thought that I was making the right choice. 638 00:32:22,740 --> 00:32:24,275 >> Sally: You destroyed her life. 639 00:32:24,342 --> 00:32:28,680 [ Sally sobbing ] And mine. 640 00:32:42,694 --> 00:32:46,464 >> Audra: Well, I haven't been exactly 641 00:32:46,531 --> 00:32:48,933 crowned the queen yet, you know, but things are progressing 642 00:32:49,000 --> 00:32:52,070 very nicely for me at Newman Media. 643 00:32:52,136 --> 00:32:55,139 All the pieces appear to be falling into place, 644 00:32:55,206 --> 00:32:57,742 even though nothing's official yet. 645 00:32:57,809 --> 00:32:59,644 >> Tucker: So, it's just a matter of time. 646 00:32:59,711 --> 00:33:04,082 Oh, by the way, I just ran into your boy, Nate. 647 00:33:04,148 --> 00:33:07,151 [ Tucker laughing ] He spoke very highly of you. 648 00:33:07,218 --> 00:33:08,953 He said you were a very valuable asset 649 00:33:09,020 --> 00:33:11,122 to the company. 650 00:33:11,189 --> 00:33:12,190 >> Audra: And why wouldn't he? 651 00:33:12,256 --> 00:33:13,257 >> Tucker: Why wouldn't he? 652 00:33:13,324 --> 00:33:17,995 [ Audra chuckling ] Oh, Audra. 653 00:33:18,062 --> 00:33:20,965 [ clicking tongue ] Heavy is the head 654 00:33:21,032 --> 00:33:23,601 that wears the crown, you know. 655 00:33:23,668 --> 00:33:26,671 Just a little warning, be careful what you wish for. 656 00:33:26,738 --> 00:33:31,776 That may come with many sleepless nights. 657 00:33:31,843 --> 00:33:33,778 >> Audra: No warning needed. 658 00:33:33,845 --> 00:33:36,347 I know exactly what I'm in for. 659 00:33:36,414 --> 00:33:40,184 >> Tucker: Yeah, but you don't have a clue about Adam. 660 00:33:40,251 --> 00:33:42,120 That guy is someone you have to look out for. 661 00:33:42,186 --> 00:33:43,020 I mean, he is trouble. 662 00:33:43,087 --> 00:33:44,489 You thought I was trouble? 663 00:33:44,555 --> 00:33:45,857 He's worse. 664 00:33:45,923 --> 00:33:47,458 >> Audra: Hmm. 665 00:33:47,525 --> 00:33:49,961 Adam doesn't scare me. 666 00:33:50,027 --> 00:33:52,296 Look, I can handle him and anything that gets 667 00:33:52,363 --> 00:33:53,231 thrown at me. 668 00:33:53,297 --> 00:33:54,132 >> Tucker: Of course. 669 00:33:54,198 --> 00:33:59,170 Who am I to doubt the great Audra Charles? 670 00:33:59,237 --> 00:34:01,439 >> Audra: How are you, by the way? 671 00:34:01,506 --> 00:34:02,507 Still flying high? 672 00:34:02,573 --> 00:34:04,041 >> Tucker: Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. 673 00:34:04,108 --> 00:34:06,177 It's progressing nicely with Ashley. 674 00:34:06,244 --> 00:34:07,278 Engagement is still on. 675 00:34:07,345 --> 00:34:09,414 Although... 676 00:34:09,480 --> 00:34:14,419 she is hell-bent on taking Jabot away from her brother. 677 00:34:14,485 --> 00:34:16,587 >> Audra: That must make you happy now. 678 00:34:16,654 --> 00:34:22,593 Since it was your initial goal when you returned to Genoa City. 679 00:34:22,660 --> 00:34:23,861 Taking over Jabot. 680 00:34:23,928 --> 00:34:25,596 >> Tucker: Yeah, you would think, wouldn't you? 681 00:34:25,663 --> 00:34:27,198 But no. 682 00:34:27,265 --> 00:34:32,403 A war over a legacy company is not a fight I wanna fight. 683 00:34:32,470 --> 00:34:37,375 It's-- it's destined to fail. 684 00:34:37,442 --> 00:34:40,845 >> Victoria: Oh, well, I certainly hope that Nicholas 685 00:34:40,912 --> 00:34:42,880 didn't give you too much grief. 686 00:34:42,947 --> 00:34:44,348 >> Nate: I had it handled. 687 00:34:44,415 --> 00:34:47,318 I held my ground and tried to get through to him 688 00:34:47,385 --> 00:34:50,054 as best as I could. 689 00:34:50,121 --> 00:34:52,723 But you, on the other hand... 690 00:34:52,790 --> 00:34:55,460 you look like you've been through the ringer. 691 00:34:55,526 --> 00:34:59,931 [ Victoria laughing ] >> Victoria: Yes, I-- I have. 692 00:34:59,997 --> 00:35:03,201 The Mom and Dad spin dry. 693 00:35:03,267 --> 00:35:06,137 Both my parents were all over me about insisting that Nick 694 00:35:06,204 --> 00:35:08,139 takes time off. 695 00:35:08,206 --> 00:35:09,707 >> Nate: Does that mean you're having 696 00:35:09,774 --> 00:35:11,309 second thoughts now? 697 00:35:11,375 --> 00:35:12,210 >> Victoria: Actually, no. 698 00:35:12,276 --> 00:35:14,679 It's just given me more resolve. 699 00:35:14,745 --> 00:35:20,785 I, um, made it perfectly clear that this was my decision. 700 00:35:20,852 --> 00:35:23,254 But I can't back down because I know it's what's best 701 00:35:23,321 --> 00:35:25,356 for the company and for Nicholas. 702 00:35:25,423 --> 00:35:29,727 >> Nate: So, you held your ground. Good for you. 703 00:35:29,794 --> 00:35:31,562 >> Victoria: I'm sure my brother must have told you 704 00:35:31,629 --> 00:35:35,600 that this leave of absence is effective immediately. 705 00:35:35,666 --> 00:35:37,468 >> Nate: Immediately? 706 00:35:37,535 --> 00:35:39,170 That was fast. 707 00:35:39,237 --> 00:35:41,005 >> Victoria: Yes. 708 00:35:41,072 --> 00:35:45,209 Which is why I would like to officially name you 709 00:35:45,276 --> 00:35:48,779 interim COO of Newman Enterprises 710 00:35:48,846 --> 00:35:51,516 in Nick's absence. 711 00:35:51,582 --> 00:35:53,317 Are you okay with that? 712 00:36:00,324 --> 00:36:02,593 >> Announcer: Next week on The Young and the Restless... 713 00:36:02,660 --> 00:36:04,729 >> Jack: You lied to Kyle. 714 00:36:04,795 --> 00:36:06,130 Again. 715 00:36:06,197 --> 00:36:08,599 >> Summer: Kyle wants to separate. 716 00:36:08,666 --> 00:36:10,935 He asked me to move out. 717 00:36:11,002 --> 00:36:12,803 >> Audra: My achievements are not confined 718 00:36:12,870 --> 00:36:14,972 to the boardroom. 719 00:36:15,039 --> 00:36:19,110 I got a few moves. 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