1 00:00:02,001 --> 00:00:03,403 >> Sally: Hot sauce! 2 00:00:03,470 --> 00:00:04,637 You do love me. 3 00:00:04,704 --> 00:00:05,839 >> Nick: Yes. 4 00:00:05,905 --> 00:00:08,308 I know how you get when you run out, so I brought 5 00:00:08,375 --> 00:00:09,542 you a few others to try. 6 00:00:09,609 --> 00:00:13,313 >> Sally: Oh, do not get between a girl and her Scoville units. 7 00:00:13,380 --> 00:00:19,686 "Made with Devil's Tongue and Habanero peppers." Yeah, baby. 8 00:00:19,753 --> 00:00:21,521 You're awesome. Thank you. 9 00:00:21,588 --> 00:00:23,690 >> Nick: You're welcome. 10 00:00:23,757 --> 00:00:26,159 So, how was your meeting with Chloe? 11 00:00:26,226 --> 00:00:28,895 >> Sally: It was actually really uplifting. 12 00:00:28,962 --> 00:00:29,829 >> Nick: Yeah? 13 00:00:29,896 --> 00:00:30,497 >> Sally: Yeah. 14 00:00:30,563 --> 00:00:32,766 We talked about desks. 15 00:00:32,832 --> 00:00:34,334 And work ergonomics. 16 00:00:34,401 --> 00:00:37,337 And I totally got out of my head space for a change, 17 00:00:37,404 --> 00:00:38,271 it was really great. 18 00:00:38,338 --> 00:00:39,239 >> Nick: There you go. 19 00:00:39,305 --> 00:00:41,241 Good design, something you're passionate about. 20 00:00:41,307 --> 00:00:43,676 What better way to get back in the swing of things? 21 00:00:43,743 --> 00:00:44,377 >> Sally: Yeah. 22 00:00:44,444 --> 00:00:45,145 Little by little. 23 00:00:45,211 --> 00:00:47,847 >> Nick: Whatever it takes. 24 00:00:47,914 --> 00:00:50,383 >> Sally: Okay. Come on. 25 00:00:50,450 --> 00:00:51,484 It's your turn now. 26 00:00:51,551 --> 00:00:55,388 You mentioned something about a meeting with Victor. 27 00:00:55,455 --> 00:00:58,625 What's that about? 28 00:00:58,691 --> 00:01:01,828 >> Nick: My dad offered me a job. 29 00:01:01,895 --> 00:01:04,063 >> Sally: Doing what? 30 00:01:04,130 --> 00:01:08,001 >> Nick: Working with Adam. 31 00:01:20,713 --> 00:01:26,953 ♪♪♪ 32 00:01:27,020 --> 00:01:32,892 ♪♪♪ 33 00:01:32,959 --> 00:01:38,031 ♪♪♪ 34 00:01:38,097 --> 00:01:43,269 ♪♪♪ 35 00:01:43,336 --> 00:01:48,208 ♪♪♪ 36 00:01:48,274 --> 00:01:51,945 ♪♪♪ 37 00:02:01,788 --> 00:02:03,490 >> Kyle: Gerard, it's Kyle Abbott. 38 00:02:03,556 --> 00:02:05,225 I'd like to have some flowers delivered. 39 00:02:05,291 --> 00:02:07,861 No. No, not to Marchetti. 40 00:02:07,927 --> 00:02:10,063 These are for an Audra Charles. 41 00:02:10,129 --> 00:02:12,532 She's staying at the Athletic Club. 42 00:02:12,599 --> 00:02:21,541 Uh, I'm thinking something a little wild, gorgeous, unique. 43 00:02:21,608 --> 00:02:22,809 That sounds good. 44 00:02:22,876 --> 00:02:26,546 And the note, um... 45 00:02:26,613 --> 00:02:29,849 from one overachiever to another. 46 00:02:29,916 --> 00:02:33,686 Thanks for showing me your moves. No name. 47 00:02:33,753 --> 00:02:35,889 She'll know. 48 00:02:35,955 --> 00:02:42,662 Oh, oh, oh, Gerard, um, I'd like some earrings as well. 49 00:02:42,729 --> 00:02:46,132 I'm thinking diamonds. 50 00:02:57,410 --> 00:03:05,251 >> Audra: You seem very pleased about something. 51 00:03:05,318 --> 00:03:08,221 >> Kyle: I am if you are. 52 00:03:11,558 --> 00:03:13,259 >> Tucker: For immediate release. 53 00:03:13,326 --> 00:03:14,227 >> Ashley: We're toasting? 54 00:03:14,294 --> 00:03:17,263 >> Tucker: Yes. To us, to new business venture 55 00:03:17,330 --> 00:03:20,233 and to that provocative bit of PR that just went out. 56 00:03:20,300 --> 00:03:21,968 >> Ashley: To our joint success. 57 00:03:22,035 --> 00:03:23,136 >> Tucker: And then some. 58 00:03:24,637 --> 00:03:27,340 [ Diane sighing ] >> Jack: Thank you. 59 00:03:27,407 --> 00:03:28,441 >> Diane: Yeah. 60 00:03:28,508 --> 00:03:30,677 I feel so badly for Kyle. 61 00:03:30,743 --> 00:03:33,346 I'm afraid that both he and Summer are in for 62 00:03:33,413 --> 00:03:34,847 some tough times. 63 00:03:34,914 --> 00:03:37,684 [ phone chiming ] >> Jack: Are you kidding me? 64 00:03:44,457 --> 00:03:46,893 I don't believe this. 65 00:03:54,701 --> 00:03:57,236 >> Ashley: Jack's phone should be pinging any second 66 00:03:57,303 --> 00:04:01,374 with our press release. 67 00:04:01,441 --> 00:04:03,076 >> Tucker: You're gleeful. 68 00:04:03,142 --> 00:04:04,210 >> Ashley: I can't help it. 69 00:04:04,277 --> 00:04:06,646 I wish I could see his face when he finds out that we've 70 00:04:06,713 --> 00:04:07,714 started our own company. 71 00:04:07,780 --> 00:04:09,415 It's gonna make his head explode. 72 00:04:09,482 --> 00:04:11,217 >> Tucker: Now that I would like to see. 73 00:04:11,284 --> 00:04:12,285 >> Ashley: He deserves it. 74 00:04:12,352 --> 00:04:14,454 A taste of his own medicine. 75 00:04:14,520 --> 00:04:17,123 I just hope it's as traumatic for him as having Diane shoved 76 00:04:17,190 --> 00:04:18,558 down my throat has been for me. 77 00:04:18,625 --> 00:04:21,294 >> Tucker: Well, you have been in a righteous fury for months, 78 00:04:21,361 --> 00:04:25,565 so it's gonna take Jack some catching up before he joins 79 00:04:25,632 --> 00:04:28,368 you in the anger stage. 80 00:04:28,434 --> 00:04:29,936 >> Ashley: The anger stage? 81 00:04:30,003 --> 00:04:31,938 >> Tucker: Yeah, you know, the Kubler-Ross. 82 00:04:32,005 --> 00:04:32,872 The Five Stages of Grief? 83 00:04:32,939 --> 00:04:35,642 >> Ashley: Oh. 84 00:04:35,708 --> 00:04:40,313 >> Tucker: Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, 85 00:04:40,380 --> 00:04:42,181 acceptance. 86 00:04:42,248 --> 00:04:45,518 >> Ashley: Well, Jack is definitely in denial, thinking 87 00:04:45,585 --> 00:04:46,986 that Diane is capable of change. 88 00:04:47,053 --> 00:04:48,087 >> Tucker: Yeah. 89 00:04:48,154 --> 00:04:50,757 And when he finds out we're teaming up, he'll start on 90 00:04:50,823 --> 00:04:54,794 a whole new sequence of trauma. 91 00:04:54,861 --> 00:04:57,230 >> Ashley: Why? Why? 92 00:04:57,296 --> 00:04:59,699 You think the press release is going to trigger him 93 00:04:59,766 --> 00:05:00,500 into the anger phase? 94 00:05:00,566 --> 00:05:02,035 >> Tucker: Oh, absolutely. 95 00:05:02,101 --> 00:05:04,470 I can already hear it. 96 00:05:04,537 --> 00:05:11,577 Ashley, that you would-- you would-- that you would-- 97 00:05:11,644 --> 00:05:18,351 Uh-- uh-- Betray our family for this-- this flim-flam man. 98 00:05:18,418 --> 00:05:22,522 This charlatan. It's an outrage. 99 00:05:22,588 --> 00:05:24,457 You've gone too far. 100 00:05:28,294 --> 00:05:30,697 >> Jack: Tucker and Ashley in business together? 101 00:05:30,763 --> 00:05:31,731 That's outrageous. 102 00:05:31,798 --> 00:05:33,132 >> Diane: What? 103 00:05:33,199 --> 00:05:37,136 The two powerhouses of Jabot and McCall Unlimited are forming an 104 00:05:37,203 --> 00:05:40,840 iconic new health and beauty company, with close ties to 105 00:05:40,907 --> 00:05:43,776 the creme de la creme of today's social media 106 00:05:43,843 --> 00:05:45,545 superstar influencers..." 107 00:05:45,611 --> 00:05:47,814 Oh, this can't possibly be real. 108 00:05:47,880 --> 00:05:50,216 >> Jack: I need to make a call. 109 00:05:53,019 --> 00:05:54,554 >> Kyle: Iced tea, please. 110 00:05:54,620 --> 00:05:55,621 Do you want anything? 111 00:05:55,688 --> 00:05:56,756 >> Audra: I'm good. 112 00:05:56,823 --> 00:06:00,693 >> Kyle: Thanks. Mm. 113 00:06:00,760 --> 00:06:02,161 They look great on you. 114 00:06:02,228 --> 00:06:03,930 >> Audra: My new earrings? 115 00:06:03,996 --> 00:06:06,999 >> Kyle: Just like I knew they would. 116 00:06:07,066 --> 00:06:09,068 >> Audra: Thank you for the compliment. 117 00:06:09,135 --> 00:06:12,071 And for my earrings. 118 00:06:12,138 --> 00:06:14,507 They're exquisite, by the way. 119 00:06:14,574 --> 00:06:17,176 Although, they're ridiculously extravagant. 120 00:06:17,243 --> 00:06:19,145 >> Kyle: I figured, why the hell not? 121 00:06:19,212 --> 00:06:23,416 >> Audra: And the flowers they were gorgeous as well. 122 00:06:23,483 --> 00:06:26,385 >> Kyle: Glad you liked them. 123 00:06:26,452 --> 00:06:31,591 >> Audra: Even though I received them in front of your wife. 124 00:06:31,657 --> 00:06:37,897 Not the most cautious move in the world, Kyle. 125 00:06:37,964 --> 00:06:41,100 You're not the least bit worried I might have told Summer 126 00:06:41,167 --> 00:06:42,568 who sent me that bouquet? 127 00:06:42,635 --> 00:06:45,972 >> Kyle: Should I be? 128 00:06:46,038 --> 00:06:48,674 >> Audra: Or was that the plan all along? 129 00:06:48,741 --> 00:06:52,812 To make her jealous? 130 00:06:52,879 --> 00:06:56,883 >> Kyle: Summer didn't factor into this at all. 131 00:06:56,949 --> 00:06:59,252 >> Audra: Mm-hmm. 132 00:06:59,318 --> 00:07:04,257 For some reason, I believe you. 133 00:07:04,323 --> 00:07:06,359 >> Kyle: Well, you said you might call me. 134 00:07:06,425 --> 00:07:08,027 Or you might not. 135 00:07:08,094 --> 00:07:11,164 I figured if you didn't call, then the flowers would 136 00:07:11,230 --> 00:07:13,633 be a fond farewell. 137 00:07:13,699 --> 00:07:17,069 But if you did call, the earrings would be 138 00:07:17,136 --> 00:07:22,542 a sparkly, "Hello, again." 139 00:07:25,244 --> 00:07:26,179 >> Sally: Ugh! 140 00:07:26,245 --> 00:07:28,047 Your father is unbelievable! 141 00:07:28,114 --> 00:07:30,683 First, he hands Adam a company, then he won't even 142 00:07:30,750 --> 00:07:32,151 let him run it? And what? 143 00:07:32,218 --> 00:07:34,687 Does he actually think he's helping, or-- or is he just 144 00:07:34,754 --> 00:07:36,489 trying to pick a fight? 145 00:07:36,556 --> 00:07:37,657 I'm sorry. 146 00:07:37,723 --> 00:07:40,026 I just find that man absolutely infuriating. 147 00:07:40,092 --> 00:07:42,161 >> Nick: You're not the only one who feels like that. 148 00:07:42,228 --> 00:07:44,597 >> Sally: I mean, it was one thing when he tried to bribe 149 00:07:44,664 --> 00:07:47,266 me into handing over my child, but I assumed maybe this 150 00:07:47,333 --> 00:07:49,869 is just a test, so I tried to let it roll off my back. 151 00:07:49,936 --> 00:07:52,471 But now here he is again, trying to suck you into his drama 152 00:07:52,538 --> 00:07:54,073 with Adam and stir the pot. 153 00:07:54,140 --> 00:07:56,275 Because I guarantee you, Adam is not going to want 154 00:07:56,342 --> 00:07:58,311 you to work with him because he has way too much 155 00:07:58,377 --> 00:08:02,014 pride and he's way too selfish to share in any of the glory. 156 00:08:02,081 --> 00:08:04,417 But, for some reason, he makes people want 157 00:08:04,483 --> 00:08:08,087 to help him and fix him, but it can't be done. 158 00:08:08,154 --> 00:08:10,857 So, why even try? 159 00:08:13,392 --> 00:08:15,394 >> Sharon: Double shot? 160 00:08:15,461 --> 00:08:17,997 >> Adam: Uh, make it three. 161 00:08:18,064 --> 00:08:21,133 >> Sharon: Okay. Whipped cream? 162 00:08:21,200 --> 00:08:24,670 >> Adam: It's not really a whipped cream kind of day. 163 00:08:24,737 --> 00:08:29,375 >> Sharon: No whipped cream then, coming right up. 164 00:08:29,442 --> 00:08:32,111 So... 165 00:08:32,178 --> 00:08:34,680 you got any plans for the weekend? 166 00:08:34,747 --> 00:08:37,783 >> Adam: Uh, just work. 167 00:08:37,850 --> 00:08:42,088 >> Sharon: Well, that kind of defeats the purpose, doesn't it? 168 00:08:42,154 --> 00:08:43,522 >> Adam: What about you? 169 00:08:43,589 --> 00:08:47,660 >> Sharon: Yeah, Tessa and Mariah and I are going 170 00:08:47,727 --> 00:08:49,929 to Aria to the park. 171 00:08:49,996 --> 00:08:51,430 It will be her first picnic. 172 00:08:51,497 --> 00:08:52,899 >> Adam: Hm. 173 00:08:52,965 --> 00:08:55,067 Nice. 174 00:08:55,134 --> 00:08:57,270 >> Sharon: Do you have any plans for summer? 175 00:08:57,336 --> 00:08:58,638 Maybe a trip with Connor? 176 00:08:58,704 --> 00:09:00,773 Has he been camping? 177 00:09:00,840 --> 00:09:02,341 I bet you he would love that. 178 00:09:02,408 --> 00:09:06,045 >> Adam: Connor's at sports camp at Walnut Grove right now. 179 00:09:06,112 --> 00:09:07,346 He's very busy. 180 00:09:07,413 --> 00:09:12,318 And I'm throwing myself into things, as well. 181 00:09:12,385 --> 00:09:16,923 >> Sharon: What things? 182 00:09:16,989 --> 00:09:18,057 >> Adam: Thank you. 183 00:09:18,124 --> 00:09:19,859 Keep the change. 184 00:09:19,926 --> 00:09:23,095 >> Sharon: Adam... 185 00:09:31,971 --> 00:09:34,273 >> Nick: I mean, I knew you'd have something to say about 186 00:09:34,340 --> 00:09:37,276 my Dad's offer, but I didn't think 187 00:09:37,343 --> 00:09:40,579 you'd be this upset about it and What were you saying 188 00:09:40,646 --> 00:09:41,514 about fixing Adam? 189 00:09:41,580 --> 00:09:43,115 Was that in the letter that he wrote to you? 190 00:09:43,182 --> 00:09:44,884 Did you finally read it? 191 00:09:44,951 --> 00:09:47,353 >> Sally: You know, Adam is irrelevant. 192 00:09:47,420 --> 00:09:49,855 He's not in my life anymore and I would prefer if you did 193 00:09:49,922 --> 00:09:52,925 not deal with him either. 194 00:09:52,992 --> 00:09:55,928 I'm sorry, I know he's your brother. 195 00:09:55,995 --> 00:09:57,163 I did not mean to make demands. 196 00:09:57,229 --> 00:09:59,365 That's not at all how I wanted this to come out. 197 00:09:59,432 --> 00:10:00,700 >> Nick: Your feelings are raw. 198 00:10:00,766 --> 00:10:02,802 It's okay. I get it. 199 00:10:02,868 --> 00:10:06,038 I don't like my dad's suggestion either. 200 00:10:06,105 --> 00:10:08,541 But my dad's really afraid that Adam's gonna 201 00:10:08,607 --> 00:10:10,042 start spiraling again. 202 00:10:10,109 --> 00:10:14,080 He can go to some dark places, as I'm sure you know. 203 00:10:14,146 --> 00:10:15,381 >> Sally: Yeah. 204 00:10:15,448 --> 00:10:19,018 I'm not really the right person to discuss this with. 205 00:10:19,085 --> 00:10:21,487 Adam is trouble, and he's only going to get worse. 206 00:10:21,554 --> 00:10:23,789 And I meant it when I said I do not want this guy 207 00:10:23,856 --> 00:10:25,658 a part of my life anymore. 208 00:10:28,027 --> 00:10:30,062 >> Audra: Aren't you the charmer? 209 00:10:30,129 --> 00:10:32,264 >> Kyle: I assumed if I'd overstepped, you would have 210 00:10:32,331 --> 00:10:34,767 told me off right away, but you're wearing the earrings, 211 00:10:34,834 --> 00:10:35,901 so... 212 00:10:35,968 --> 00:10:39,972 >> Audra: Well, sparkly happens to be my favorite color. 213 00:10:40,039 --> 00:10:43,042 I appreciate pretty things. 214 00:10:43,109 --> 00:10:46,278 They make me happy. 215 00:10:46,345 --> 00:10:51,350 You know, and those flowers you sent, just breathtaking. 216 00:10:51,417 --> 00:10:55,254 You know, they really brighten up my suite. 217 00:10:55,321 --> 00:10:57,590 You should come up and see them. 218 00:10:57,656 --> 00:11:07,900 >> Kyle: Yeah, I think I'd like to see them. 219 00:11:07,967 --> 00:11:12,772 >> Audra: You know, I really admire your attitude, 220 00:11:12,838 --> 00:11:16,342 not giving a damn who might see us together. 221 00:11:16,409 --> 00:11:18,644 It's refreshing. 222 00:11:18,711 --> 00:11:20,646 >> Kyle: I have nothing to hide. 223 00:11:20,713 --> 00:11:22,815 >> Audra: Well, that's you. 224 00:11:22,882 --> 00:11:27,119 I prefer to keep my personal life personal. 225 00:11:27,186 --> 00:11:30,489 I don't need the hotel staff and everyone else here 226 00:11:30,556 --> 00:11:32,324 knowing my business. 227 00:11:32,391 --> 00:11:35,394 >> Kyle: Is that because you want to keep your options open? 228 00:11:35,461 --> 00:11:37,997 Or you don't want anyone to think you're slacking off when 229 00:11:38,064 --> 00:11:39,665 there's work to be done? 230 00:11:39,732 --> 00:11:41,834 >> Audra: It doesn't matter why. 231 00:11:41,901 --> 00:11:43,469 It's just the way it is. 232 00:11:43,536 --> 00:11:46,939 >> Kyle: I promise not to act suspicious. 233 00:11:47,006 --> 00:11:48,407 I'll follow you shortly. 234 00:12:06,425 --> 00:12:09,595 >> Jack: No, you've been very helpful, Jim, thanks. 235 00:12:09,662 --> 00:12:10,896 Unbelievable. 236 00:12:10,963 --> 00:12:12,131 >> Diane: Who did you call? 237 00:12:12,198 --> 00:12:14,066 >> Jack: A buddy of mine at the Chronicle. 238 00:12:14,133 --> 00:12:15,134 He works at the business desk. 239 00:12:15,201 --> 00:12:16,535 Apparently, it's legit. 240 00:12:16,602 --> 00:12:18,637 >> Diane: I don't understand this. 241 00:12:18,704 --> 00:12:20,806 The last we knew, Ashley was trying to line up board 242 00:12:20,873 --> 00:12:21,907 members to stage a coup. 243 00:12:21,974 --> 00:12:23,976 >>Jack: Yeah, in the meantime, they have been building 244 00:12:24,043 --> 00:12:25,010 a company. 245 00:12:25,077 --> 00:12:26,245 Out of thin air. 246 00:12:26,312 --> 00:12:27,646 How did it even get this far? 247 00:12:27,713 --> 00:12:30,850 >> Diane: Well, I can't help but feel somewhat responsible. 248 00:12:30,916 --> 00:12:31,851 >> Jack: No. 249 00:12:31,917 --> 00:12:33,886 >> Diane: This whole rift started when you and 250 00:12:33,953 --> 00:12:35,154 I got back together. 251 00:12:35,221 --> 00:12:38,290 And I have-- I have tried to be civil with Ashley and to ignore 252 00:12:38,357 --> 00:12:41,160 her constant attacks, but I'm-- I'm going to admit, there 253 00:12:41,227 --> 00:12:42,228 are times when I've fought back. 254 00:12:42,294 --> 00:12:43,262 >> Jack: Listen to me. 255 00:12:43,329 --> 00:12:44,563 You are not to blame for this. 256 00:12:44,630 --> 00:12:46,665 There have been times in Ashley's life where she 257 00:12:46,732 --> 00:12:50,903 has done things that are mystifying to me. 258 00:12:50,970 --> 00:12:54,140 This is one of them. 259 00:12:54,206 --> 00:12:56,408 >> Diane: But Jack, the timing-- >> Jack: Ashley and I worked 260 00:12:56,475 --> 00:12:59,211 very hard to get things back to a good place after 261 00:12:59,278 --> 00:13:00,346 our last falling out. 262 00:13:00,412 --> 00:13:02,615 It almost didn't happen, but she folded her 263 00:13:02,681 --> 00:13:04,083 company back into Jabot. 264 00:13:04,150 --> 00:13:06,819 No, this is not your doing. 265 00:13:06,886 --> 00:13:09,622 This is Tucker McCall's doing. 266 00:13:09,688 --> 00:13:11,557 And I am through putting up with it. 267 00:13:11,624 --> 00:13:15,427 And him. 268 00:13:15,494 --> 00:13:17,630 >> Ashley: Okay, I wanna see angry Jack again. 269 00:13:17,696 --> 00:13:18,898 You're upset with your sister. 270 00:13:18,964 --> 00:13:20,699 Do it again. For her. 271 00:13:20,766 --> 00:13:23,169 >> Tucker: This is an outrage! 272 00:13:23,235 --> 00:13:25,604 Have you no shame? 273 00:13:25,671 --> 00:13:28,674 How could you think of doing this to us? 274 00:13:28,741 --> 00:13:31,777 To me! Your brother. 275 00:13:31,844 --> 00:13:35,080 >> Ashley: Okay. Okay, you are weirdly good at this. 276 00:13:35,147 --> 00:13:36,115 It's-- it's a little disturbing. 277 00:13:36,182 --> 00:13:37,016 >> Tucker: I don't know. 278 00:13:37,082 --> 00:13:38,250 I think it needs a little work. 279 00:13:38,317 --> 00:13:39,385 >> Ashley: No, it's pretty good. 280 00:13:39,451 --> 00:13:42,421 So, next level? Next stage? 281 00:13:42,488 --> 00:13:43,389 >> Tucker: Bargaining. 282 00:13:43,455 --> 00:13:44,590 >> Ashley: Bargaining. 283 00:13:44,657 --> 00:13:46,926 >> Tucker: I assume that's right around the corner. 284 00:13:46,992 --> 00:13:50,462 He'll-- he'll offer you an upgraded title 285 00:13:50,529 --> 00:13:53,199 or maybe a big bonus to try to get you to stay. 286 00:13:53,265 --> 00:13:56,235 Maybe he'll fire Billy, free up some space. 287 00:13:56,302 --> 00:13:57,303 Give you the old man's room. 288 00:13:57,369 --> 00:13:58,204 >> Ashley: My father's office. 289 00:13:58,270 --> 00:14:00,372 Oh, he'd have to be very desperate 290 00:14:00,439 --> 00:14:02,708 to do something like that. 291 00:14:02,775 --> 00:14:04,076 >> Tucker: Or worried. 292 00:14:04,143 --> 00:14:06,278 >> Ashley: Yeah, as worried as I've been. 293 00:14:06,345 --> 00:14:09,014 About Diane and what she could do to Jabot 294 00:14:09,081 --> 00:14:10,015 if she gets enough power. 295 00:14:10,082 --> 00:14:11,250 >> Tucker: Ah. 296 00:14:11,317 --> 00:14:13,018 Speak of the devils. 297 00:14:51,023 --> 00:14:52,424 >> Kyle: Oof. 298 00:14:52,491 --> 00:14:56,195 Business casual takes on a whole new meaning. 299 00:14:56,262 --> 00:15:00,599 >> Audra: Well, you know, I thought you could see 300 00:15:00,666 --> 00:15:02,301 the earrings better this way. 301 00:15:02,368 --> 00:15:05,271 You know? No distractions. 302 00:15:17,783 --> 00:15:19,785 >> Ashley: Well, hello there. 303 00:15:19,852 --> 00:15:22,988 Are you here to congratulate us on our new announcement? 304 00:15:23,055 --> 00:15:24,990 >> Jack: I want to speak to Tucker. 305 00:15:25,057 --> 00:15:27,026 >> Ashley: You know I make my own decisions, Jackie. 306 00:15:27,092 --> 00:15:29,728 And if you've got a problem with my plans, you can talk to me and 307 00:15:29,795 --> 00:15:31,096 not my business partner. 308 00:15:31,163 --> 00:15:33,032 >> Tucker: Don't forget, your fiance. 309 00:15:33,098 --> 00:15:34,466 >> Ashley: Oh, yes, my fiance. 310 00:15:34,533 --> 00:15:36,302 So here I am, speak to me. 311 00:15:36,368 --> 00:15:38,337 Right here, right now. 312 00:15:38,404 --> 00:15:39,638 This very moment. 313 00:15:39,705 --> 00:15:41,573 >> Jack: You are so predictable. 314 00:15:41,640 --> 00:15:44,109 As soon as you can't get your own way, you pick up your toys 315 00:15:44,176 --> 00:15:45,277 and leave us all hanging. 316 00:15:45,344 --> 00:15:47,479 >> Ashley: Is that your really sweet way of telling me that 317 00:15:47,546 --> 00:15:49,682 you're gonna miss me? 318 00:15:49,748 --> 00:15:51,884 >> Jack: I'm not gonna have this conversation with you. 319 00:15:51,950 --> 00:15:52,918 >> Ashley: Oh, really? 320 00:15:52,985 --> 00:15:53,952 >> Tucker: All right. 321 00:15:54,019 --> 00:15:55,954 I'll have this conversation with you, Jack. 322 00:15:56,021 --> 00:15:58,490 I am curious to know what my future brother-in-law 323 00:15:58,557 --> 00:16:03,929 has to say about this. 324 00:16:03,996 --> 00:16:06,365 >> Diane: Are you sure you want to do this, Ashley? 325 00:16:06,432 --> 00:16:09,234 Go to war against your brother just because you don't like me? 326 00:16:09,301 --> 00:16:12,171 Oh, come on, what will it take to end this? 327 00:16:12,237 --> 00:16:14,073 >> Ashley: It sure didn't take long to get to 328 00:16:14,139 --> 00:16:15,174 the bargaining stage. 329 00:16:26,518 --> 00:16:28,854 >> Nick: Nobody asked what happened that night. 330 00:16:28,921 --> 00:16:31,623 But Adam, honestly, I'm really glad that you were there 331 00:16:31,690 --> 00:16:34,293 to do whatever you could. 332 00:16:34,360 --> 00:16:36,862 >> Adam: You mean take a kick in the teeth so my 333 00:16:36,929 --> 00:16:38,697 big brother can shine? 334 00:16:38,764 --> 00:16:40,766 >> Nick: Here we go. 335 00:16:40,833 --> 00:16:41,834 >> Adam: No, really. 336 00:16:41,900 --> 00:16:44,203 I would really like to know how that feels. 337 00:16:44,269 --> 00:16:47,239 To be the guy in the spotlight when the credits roll. 338 00:16:47,306 --> 00:16:49,575 You know, saved his family from a lunatic. 339 00:16:49,641 --> 00:16:51,643 And what does Nick do on his victory lap? 340 00:16:51,710 --> 00:16:54,546 He swoops in to fix what Adam couldn't. 341 00:16:54,613 --> 00:16:56,181 I mean, you're a hero. 342 00:16:56,248 --> 00:16:58,851 And I just get shoved back in the corner where I'm expected 343 00:16:58,917 --> 00:17:00,152 to stay until I'm needed. 344 00:17:00,219 --> 00:17:02,388 >> Nick: That night took its toll on all of us. 345 00:17:02,454 --> 00:17:05,457 >> Adam: Yeah, but you came out of that store smelling 346 00:17:05,524 --> 00:17:08,594 like a rose, even though I did everything right. 347 00:17:08,660 --> 00:17:10,996 It all fell apart. 348 00:17:11,063 --> 00:17:13,165 How does that happen, Nick? 349 00:17:13,232 --> 00:17:15,701 No, really, I would like to know because I just-- 350 00:17:15,768 --> 00:17:19,071 I really want to get this right for next time. 351 00:17:19,138 --> 00:17:21,573 And we both know there's going to be a next time. 352 00:17:21,640 --> 00:17:23,942 Someone's gonna need me to do their dirty work, 353 00:17:24,009 --> 00:17:26,044 the stuff that they just don't have the stomach for, 354 00:17:26,111 --> 00:17:28,547 you know, the unspeakable stuff. 355 00:17:28,614 --> 00:17:34,686 The decisions that nobody ever wants to make. 356 00:17:34,753 --> 00:17:37,089 >> Nick: It was an awful night for everybody. 357 00:17:37,156 --> 00:17:38,223 >> Adam: Yeah. 358 00:17:38,290 --> 00:17:39,958 Well, it was worse for some. 359 00:17:40,025 --> 00:17:43,095 >> Nick: And just so you know, I have told Sally that she needs 360 00:17:43,162 --> 00:17:45,664 to find some way to forgive you, for something 361 00:17:45,731 --> 00:17:47,766 that's not your fault. 362 00:17:47,833 --> 00:17:49,835 But this is up to Sally, all right? 363 00:17:49,902 --> 00:17:52,571 Wherever this goes from here is completely up to her. 364 00:17:52,638 --> 00:17:57,075 Now, she has decided that because the baby is sadly 365 00:17:57,142 --> 00:18:00,979 no longer here, there is nothing left 366 00:18:01,046 --> 00:18:02,281 between the two of you. 367 00:18:02,347 --> 00:18:05,717 So, if you ever cared about her, then you will respect that 368 00:18:05,784 --> 00:18:08,821 and stay away from her. 369 00:18:12,691 --> 00:18:14,626 >> Nick: You know, why don't you tell me about 370 00:18:14,693 --> 00:18:15,494 your meeting with Chloe? 371 00:18:15,561 --> 00:18:17,429 Let's talk about business or something. 372 00:18:17,496 --> 00:18:19,932 >> Sally: I just can't, Nick. 373 00:18:19,998 --> 00:18:21,033 >> Nick: You can't what? 374 00:18:21,099 --> 00:18:25,070 >> Sally: I'm just really tired, okay? 375 00:18:25,137 --> 00:18:27,473 I-- I-- I can't talk anymore. 376 00:18:27,539 --> 00:18:28,740 I hit a wall or something. 377 00:18:28,807 --> 00:18:31,743 I just really need to rest. 378 00:18:31,810 --> 00:18:33,779 >> Nick: All right. 379 00:18:33,846 --> 00:18:35,013 So what do you want to do? 380 00:18:35,080 --> 00:18:37,716 Do you want to, uh, watch a movie or something? 381 00:18:37,783 --> 00:18:39,818 Maybe some mindless comedy? 382 00:18:39,885 --> 00:18:42,354 How about that nature show that you love so much, 383 00:18:42,421 --> 00:18:44,156 with the British dude with the soothing voice? 384 00:18:44,223 --> 00:18:47,359 >> Sally: Yeah, maybe another time. 385 00:18:47,426 --> 00:18:50,095 >> Nick: All right, um, we could-- 386 00:18:50,162 --> 00:18:52,931 >> Sally: Look, I just need some space, Nick. 387 00:18:52,998 --> 00:18:55,501 I-- I don't know if it's leftover hormones or the fact 388 00:18:55,567 --> 00:18:57,870 that I haven't really slept in days, but I am on a hair 389 00:18:57,936 --> 00:19:00,239 trigger all of a sudden and I really do not want to 390 00:19:00,305 --> 00:19:01,340 say something to hurt you. 391 00:19:01,406 --> 00:19:03,642 Or to hurt us. 392 00:19:03,709 --> 00:19:08,647 So, please, can you just go? 393 00:19:08,714 --> 00:19:11,783 >> Nick: Yeah, of course. 394 00:19:11,850 --> 00:19:15,854 >> Sally: Nick. 395 00:19:15,921 --> 00:19:18,857 I can tell you're trying. 396 00:19:18,924 --> 00:19:21,260 And I really appreciate that. 397 00:19:30,602 --> 00:19:33,472 >> Nick: Feel better. 398 00:19:51,356 --> 00:19:54,326 >> Announcer: The Young and the Restless will continue. 399 00:20:06,104 --> 00:20:10,742 ♪♪♪ 400 00:20:18,850 --> 00:20:21,987 >> Kyle: I feel like I'm 20 again, back in New York. 401 00:20:22,054 --> 00:20:24,456 >> Audra: You can be a bad boy anywhere. 402 00:20:24,523 --> 00:20:27,793 >> Kyle: I pretty much was. 403 00:20:27,859 --> 00:20:30,963 >> Audra: And now, you're all tamed and domesticated. 404 00:20:31,029 --> 00:20:32,698 >> Kyle: Oh, no, no, no. 405 00:20:32,764 --> 00:20:35,167 That's not what you were saying five minutes ago. 406 00:20:35,233 --> 00:20:37,536 >> Audra: True. 407 00:20:37,603 --> 00:20:44,977 [ Audra sighing ] You know, feels like I had 408 00:20:45,043 --> 00:20:49,448 to give up this big part of myself to become successful. 409 00:20:49,514 --> 00:20:54,419 Always putting in the hours, paying your dues. 410 00:20:54,486 --> 00:20:57,789 No time to be playful or spontaneous. 411 00:20:57,856 --> 00:21:01,493 >> Kyle: Then, before you know it, you have a family 412 00:21:01,560 --> 00:21:05,430 and responsibilities. 413 00:21:05,497 --> 00:21:07,833 >> Audra: Not in here. 414 00:21:07,899 --> 00:21:13,171 Here, we can be carefree. 415 00:21:16,642 --> 00:21:20,779 >> Kyle: Oh, but until the next meeting, the next spreadsheet. 416 00:21:20,846 --> 00:21:23,782 >> Audra: That's when you don't love your job. 417 00:21:23,849 --> 00:21:28,153 When you do, it's magic. 418 00:21:28,220 --> 00:21:32,190 >> Kyle: You really like it at Newman, don't you? 419 00:21:32,257 --> 00:21:34,526 >> Audra: I can't remember the last time I was 420 00:21:34,593 --> 00:21:38,096 this excited to go in the office in the morning. 421 00:21:38,163 --> 00:21:42,167 >> Kyle: I worked there, learned a lot. 422 00:21:42,234 --> 00:21:45,837 In terms of a job, it was valuable, but... 423 00:21:45,904 --> 00:21:50,242 as far as the Newmans themselves, watch out. 424 00:21:50,308 --> 00:21:52,277 It's hard to trust any of 'em. 425 00:21:52,344 --> 00:21:57,182 >> Audra: Look, I understand there's no love lost there, 426 00:21:57,249 --> 00:22:01,887 but I'm running Newman Media, with all the autonomy 427 00:22:01,953 --> 00:22:11,263 I could ever want and I need a right-hand man. 428 00:22:11,329 --> 00:22:13,365 Interested? 429 00:22:20,105 --> 00:22:22,741 >> Nick: So, I guess you didn't decide to sell 430 00:22:22,808 --> 00:22:26,111 off Kirsten's company and retire to a tropical island just yet? 431 00:22:26,178 --> 00:22:28,113 >> Sharon: No. 432 00:22:28,180 --> 00:22:31,717 The idea is to use it for as much good and as 433 00:22:31,783 --> 00:22:33,652 many people as possible. 434 00:22:33,719 --> 00:22:34,820 So, no island for me. 435 00:22:34,886 --> 00:22:38,090 >> Nick: All right. Got it. 436 00:22:38,156 --> 00:22:40,225 >> Sharon: Your usual? 437 00:22:40,292 --> 00:22:42,260 >> Nick: You know what? 438 00:22:42,327 --> 00:22:43,495 Let's get crazy. 439 00:22:43,562 --> 00:22:46,398 Instead of regular lemonade, why don't you put a little 440 00:22:46,465 --> 00:22:47,599 raspberry syrup in it? 441 00:22:47,666 --> 00:22:49,367 >> Sharon: Ooh. Good choice. 442 00:22:49,434 --> 00:22:51,536 >> Nick: Yeah, let's go. 443 00:22:51,603 --> 00:22:54,906 >> Sharon: So, how's Sally? 444 00:22:54,973 --> 00:22:57,342 Everything okay? 445 00:22:57,409 --> 00:22:59,177 >> Nick: Yeah, not so much. 446 00:22:59,244 --> 00:23:01,213 >> Sharon: Oh. 447 00:23:01,279 --> 00:23:02,914 >> Nick: I managed to upset her. 448 00:23:02,981 --> 00:23:04,015 >> Sharon: Wow, I'm sorry. 449 00:23:04,082 --> 00:23:05,117 What happened? 450 00:23:05,183 --> 00:23:07,352 >> Nick: Instead of doing what Victoria wants me to do, 451 00:23:07,419 --> 00:23:09,054 which is take some time off. 452 00:23:09,121 --> 00:23:13,458 Dad thinks it would be a perfect time for me to go and help Adam. 453 00:23:13,525 --> 00:23:17,963 >> Sharon: Help him at McCall? 454 00:23:18,029 --> 00:23:21,366 >> Nick: Yeah, or a better way to describe it would be 455 00:23:21,433 --> 00:23:25,070 to insert myself someplace where I know I'm not wanted. 456 00:23:25,137 --> 00:23:26,438 >> Sharon: Why? 457 00:23:26,505 --> 00:23:29,207 >> Nick: Dad thinks that Adam's gonna channel his pain from 458 00:23:29,274 --> 00:23:34,179 Sally and losing the baby into some war with the family. 459 00:23:34,246 --> 00:23:38,116 He thinks he's going to go after Newman Media and Victoria. 460 00:23:38,183 --> 00:23:41,186 >> Sharon: Do you think that Victor's right? 461 00:23:41,253 --> 00:23:43,655 >> Nick: Adam is not hiding his true intentions 462 00:23:43,722 --> 00:23:44,856 regarding Newman Media. 463 00:23:44,923 --> 00:23:47,592 He thinks he built up that company and he wants it back. 464 00:23:47,659 --> 00:23:49,261 And Vic's like, "Bring it on." 465 00:23:49,327 --> 00:23:53,165 So, Dad thinks there needs to be some buffer or there's going 466 00:23:53,231 --> 00:23:55,233 to be complete chaos. 467 00:23:55,300 --> 00:23:57,969 >> Sharon: So, what did you say to Victor? 468 00:23:58,036 --> 00:24:00,572 >> Nick: I told him I'd think about it. 469 00:24:00,639 --> 00:24:03,208 Then, I made the mistake of bringing it up to Sally 470 00:24:03,275 --> 00:24:04,442 and it really set her off. 471 00:24:04,509 --> 00:24:06,411 >> Sharon: Mm. I'm sorry. 472 00:24:06,478 --> 00:24:07,279 >> Nick: Yeah. 473 00:24:07,345 --> 00:24:09,281 Thank you. 474 00:24:09,347 --> 00:24:11,917 She just doesn't think Adam deserves any help 475 00:24:11,983 --> 00:24:14,886 and she's blown away that I'm even considering it. 476 00:24:14,953 --> 00:24:18,523 >> Sharon: Well, I haven't spoken with Sally directly, 477 00:24:18,590 --> 00:24:22,861 but I would imagine she's struggling and I feel for her. 478 00:24:22,928 --> 00:24:24,996 She's probably trying to find her equilibrium 479 00:24:25,063 --> 00:24:29,034 after a trauma and that's hard. 480 00:24:29,100 --> 00:24:30,902 >> Nick: So, what's your take? 481 00:24:30,969 --> 00:24:36,174 You think I should work with Adam? 482 00:24:36,241 --> 00:24:38,510 >> Jack: If you actually have some genuine affection 483 00:24:38,577 --> 00:24:41,713 for Ashley, you will call off this foolishness. 484 00:24:41,780 --> 00:24:42,814 Forget the wedding. 485 00:24:42,881 --> 00:24:44,316 Forget the new company. 486 00:24:44,382 --> 00:24:46,351 Don't you see you are dragging her away from 487 00:24:46,418 --> 00:24:47,786 a family company she loves? 488 00:24:47,853 --> 00:24:49,988 >> Tucker: You've really lost your perspective, Jack. 489 00:24:50,055 --> 00:24:51,356 Jabot is just that. 490 00:24:51,423 --> 00:24:52,324 It's just a company. 491 00:24:52,390 --> 00:24:53,525 Nothing more. 492 00:24:53,592 --> 00:24:55,260 It's a profit-and-loss sheet. 493 00:24:55,327 --> 00:24:57,362 And it was never John Abbott's heart and soul. 494 00:24:57,429 --> 00:24:58,997 Family was, right? 495 00:24:59,064 --> 00:25:04,035 So if you want to honor your father, wish your sister well. 496 00:25:04,102 --> 00:25:07,405 Toast her new beginning and embrace her impending marriage 497 00:25:07,472 --> 00:25:09,007 because that's what she wants. 498 00:25:09,074 --> 00:25:11,376 >> Jack: Wow, you can still spin it with the best of 'em, 499 00:25:11,443 --> 00:25:12,510 can't you? 500 00:25:12,577 --> 00:25:14,312 You gave up your company, so Ashley should give up hers. 501 00:25:14,379 --> 00:25:16,548 You selfish son of a bitch. 502 00:25:16,615 --> 00:25:18,917 You want everybody else's life to be as empty and 503 00:25:18,984 --> 00:25:20,318 meaningless as yours. 504 00:25:23,288 --> 00:25:25,657 >> Diane: Okay, sure, I'm bargaining. 505 00:25:25,724 --> 00:25:26,992 Whatever you want to call it. 506 00:25:27,058 --> 00:25:29,895 I'll do whatever I can to make Jack's life easier. 507 00:25:29,961 --> 00:25:32,631 So, what will it take? 508 00:25:32,697 --> 00:25:35,300 >> Ashley: Well, a week ago, I would have said just leave, 509 00:25:35,367 --> 00:25:36,401 you know. 510 00:25:36,468 --> 00:25:38,536 Dump Jack and get out of Dodge. 511 00:25:38,603 --> 00:25:40,338 But now I actually want to pursue this. 512 00:25:40,405 --> 00:25:43,508 >> Diane: Oh, please. 513 00:25:43,575 --> 00:25:45,543 >> Ashley: It's only a matter of time before you do 514 00:25:45,610 --> 00:25:48,179 something stupid that undermines my father's company. 515 00:25:48,246 --> 00:25:51,883 Meanwhile, Tucker and I will be nurturing our company. 516 00:25:51,950 --> 00:25:55,253 Watching it grow and flourish, while Jabot fails and 517 00:25:55,320 --> 00:25:56,955 flounders because of you. 518 00:25:57,022 --> 00:25:59,190 And then we will be there to lend a helping hand. 519 00:25:59,257 --> 00:26:00,325 >> Diane: You can't be serious. 520 00:26:00,392 --> 00:26:01,559 >> Ashley: I am serious, yeah. 521 00:26:01,626 --> 00:26:04,296 And then Jack will cut you loose because he'll realize you are 522 00:26:04,362 --> 00:26:05,797 the reason why Jabot is failing. 523 00:26:05,864 --> 00:26:09,534 It will be too late, but you know, at least it'll happen. 524 00:26:09,601 --> 00:26:12,103 And he won't want to accept our help, but he will remember 525 00:26:12,170 --> 00:26:16,741 that our father's company and our family is the most 526 00:26:16,808 --> 00:26:17,976 important thing, Diane. 527 00:26:18,043 --> 00:26:21,413 And see, you're never gonna be a true member of our family. 528 00:26:21,479 --> 00:26:23,715 You will never be an Abbott. 529 00:26:23,782 --> 00:26:26,418 Not ever. 530 00:26:26,484 --> 00:26:28,553 For as long as you live. 531 00:26:35,327 --> 00:26:38,797 >> Sharon: The only ones who can decide if it makes sense for 532 00:26:38,863 --> 00:26:41,900 you and Adam to work together is you and Adam. 533 00:26:41,967 --> 00:26:44,569 I mean, would he even want that? 534 00:26:44,636 --> 00:26:46,571 Did Victor ask? 535 00:26:46,638 --> 00:26:48,139 >> Nick: Didn't sound like it. 536 00:26:48,206 --> 00:26:50,775 >> Sharon: Figures. 537 00:26:50,842 --> 00:26:53,545 >> Nick: I know Adam has been emphatic about turning 538 00:26:53,611 --> 00:26:55,113 things around on his own. 539 00:26:55,180 --> 00:26:57,415 You know, he really wants to turn McCall Unlimited 540 00:26:57,482 --> 00:26:59,184 into a media powerhouse. 541 00:26:59,250 --> 00:27:01,653 Dad keeps offering him advice, but Adam just keeps 542 00:27:01,720 --> 00:27:02,887 batting it away. 543 00:27:02,954 --> 00:27:05,223 >> Sharon: Well, if that's the case, what could you hope to 544 00:27:05,290 --> 00:27:08,660 accomplish by working side-by-side with him? 545 00:27:08,727 --> 00:27:09,794 >> Nick: Keep the peace? 546 00:27:09,861 --> 00:27:13,665 Maybe prevent Adam from making any bad decisions? 547 00:27:13,732 --> 00:27:17,335 >> Sharon: If he would be open to that kind of influence. 548 00:27:17,402 --> 00:27:22,040 Do you think that Adam might take this as a-- 549 00:27:22,107 --> 00:27:24,876 a sign of lack of faith from Victor? 550 00:27:24,943 --> 00:27:27,579 Imagine how much that would hurt him. 551 00:27:27,645 --> 00:27:29,714 >> Nick: Look, I know Adam already thinks Dad 552 00:27:29,781 --> 00:27:30,715 pulled a bait-and-switch. 553 00:27:30,782 --> 00:27:32,717 You know, he gave him this conglomerate, 554 00:27:32,784 --> 00:27:34,419 but he's second-guessing everything he's doing. 555 00:27:34,486 --> 00:27:37,355 If you throw me into the mix, as paranoid as Adam is, he's 556 00:27:37,422 --> 00:27:40,191 probably gonna think that was what Dad's plan was all along. 557 00:27:40,258 --> 00:27:43,161 He might even think Dad planted me there as a spy so I can 558 00:27:43,228 --> 00:27:44,763 report back on his activities. 559 00:27:44,829 --> 00:27:48,833 >> Sharon: Sounds like you have quite a few reasons why 560 00:27:48,900 --> 00:27:50,301 it simply won't work. 561 00:27:50,368 --> 00:27:53,705 >> Nick: Yeah, I mean, it's a lot of red flags. 562 00:27:53,772 --> 00:27:59,744 >> Sharon: But you want to do it. 563 00:27:59,811 --> 00:28:02,714 >> Audra: You have so much to offer Newman Media, okay? 564 00:28:02,781 --> 00:28:05,383 And I need a strong second-in-command, and you 565 00:28:05,450 --> 00:28:07,352 have the perfect skill set. 566 00:28:07,419 --> 00:28:09,954 You know, finance, operations, so I can 567 00:28:10,021 --> 00:28:12,657 concentrate on acquisitions and the creative side of things. 568 00:28:12,724 --> 00:28:14,959 Look, I guarantee you, it will be a lot more fun 569 00:28:15,026 --> 00:28:17,295 than working in fashion. 570 00:28:17,362 --> 00:28:19,531 >> Kyle: Not as narrowly focused. 571 00:28:19,597 --> 00:28:20,698 >> Audra: Exactly. 572 00:28:20,765 --> 00:28:22,434 And here's the kicker. 573 00:28:22,500 --> 00:28:26,004 Adam Newman is looking to use McCall as a weapon 574 00:28:26,071 --> 00:28:26,905 to come after us. 575 00:28:26,971 --> 00:28:29,307 >> Kyle: You're kidding me. 576 00:28:29,374 --> 00:28:31,643 >> Audra: Look, I used to work with Tucker, okay. 577 00:28:31,709 --> 00:28:35,213 So I know exactly what resources Adam can bring to bear. 578 00:28:35,280 --> 00:28:39,584 If he can miraculously make a go of it, then 579 00:28:39,651 --> 00:28:45,290 Newman Media might be in peril. 580 00:28:45,356 --> 00:28:49,427 So, we need to swing first and swing fast. 581 00:28:49,494 --> 00:28:53,865 And I think you're the perfect man for the job. 582 00:28:53,932 --> 00:28:57,302 >> Kyle: Well, Adam isn't my favorite person. 583 00:28:57,368 --> 00:29:00,438 I like the idea of crushing his plan. 584 00:29:00,505 --> 00:29:03,608 >> Audra: Then say yes. 585 00:29:03,675 --> 00:29:09,581 [ Kyle sighing ] Why're you hesitating? 586 00:29:09,647 --> 00:29:14,786 >> Kyle: For one, my family. 587 00:29:14,853 --> 00:29:16,988 >> Jack: If you had half as much influence over Ashley as 588 00:29:17,055 --> 00:29:19,124 you want everyone to think, you would do something 589 00:29:19,190 --> 00:29:23,461 about this unhealthy fixation she has on Diane. 590 00:29:23,528 --> 00:29:26,097 >> Tucker: You want to know what I find fascinating, Jack? 591 00:29:26,164 --> 00:29:29,567 So, Dina leaves the family, right? 592 00:29:29,634 --> 00:29:33,171 Diane does too, although in a much more gruesome fashion. 593 00:29:33,238 --> 00:29:35,273 And just as Dina came back-- >> Jack: I don't want 594 00:29:35,340 --> 00:29:37,242 to hear my mother's name out of your mouth again. 595 00:29:37,308 --> 00:29:39,344 This is about you manipulating my sister. 596 00:29:39,410 --> 00:29:41,880 >> Tucker: Come on. 597 00:29:41,946 --> 00:29:45,416 You don't actually believe that. 598 00:29:45,483 --> 00:29:49,020 She's so tough and I think that you're just scared to go 599 00:29:49,087 --> 00:29:49,888 toe-to-toe with her. 600 00:29:49,954 --> 00:29:52,624 That's why you out here coming after me. 601 00:29:52,690 --> 00:29:54,526 And we both know, she's just gonna do whatever 602 00:29:54,592 --> 00:29:55,927 the hell she wants anyway. 603 00:29:55,994 --> 00:29:58,963 Okay? Just admit it. 604 00:29:59,030 --> 00:30:04,135 'Cause the sooner you do, the sooner you'll be on your 605 00:30:04,202 --> 00:30:06,571 journey to acceptance. 606 00:30:18,850 --> 00:30:20,618 >> Nick: I don't know what I'm thinking yet. 607 00:30:20,685 --> 00:30:22,921 But I do know I want your input instead of you 608 00:30:22,987 --> 00:30:25,423 dodging the question. 609 00:30:25,490 --> 00:30:28,526 >> Sharon: Well, like I always say, there are pros and cons 610 00:30:28,593 --> 00:30:29,928 to every situation. 611 00:30:29,994 --> 00:30:31,396 >> Nick: See, there we go. 612 00:30:31,462 --> 00:30:33,565 Come on. 613 00:30:33,631 --> 00:30:37,902 >> Sharon: I suspect you already know what my advice would be. 614 00:30:37,969 --> 00:30:41,072 >> Nick: Yeah, you think I should do it? 615 00:30:41,139 --> 00:30:43,141 Because Adam's grieving. 616 00:30:43,208 --> 00:30:44,642 And because he's my brother. 617 00:30:44,709 --> 00:30:47,912 And when he's like this, he's a powder keg waiting to explode. 618 00:30:47,979 --> 00:30:51,916 So, even if I don't do it for his sake, I should do it 619 00:30:51,983 --> 00:30:56,287 so I can prevent anyone else from becoming collateral damage. 620 00:30:56,354 --> 00:30:58,489 >> Sharon: So what will you do? 621 00:31:28,920 --> 00:31:42,233 [ Adam sighing ] [ Sally sighing ] 622 00:31:42,300 --> 00:31:43,601 [ Sally sighing ] >> Adam: I don't want 623 00:31:45,903 --> 00:31:46,771 the darkness to win. 624 00:31:46,838 --> 00:31:49,741 I want to believe that there can be healing. 625 00:31:49,807 --> 00:31:52,610 And I don't know, maybe it's Ava's spirit that's making 626 00:31:52,677 --> 00:31:53,978 me write this letter. 627 00:31:54,045 --> 00:31:57,248 She knows that we've suffered her loss together. 628 00:31:57,315 --> 00:32:00,985 And just as creating her bound us here on earth, losing her 629 00:32:01,052 --> 00:32:03,888 binds us for eternity. 630 00:32:03,955 --> 00:32:06,658 But I want to be in your life, in the here and 631 00:32:06,724 --> 00:32:09,794 now, to support you through this. 632 00:32:09,861 --> 00:32:12,997 I'll be waiting downstairs until noon if you want to talk. 633 00:32:13,064 --> 00:32:15,833 Please, don't let this be goodbye. 634 00:32:15,900 --> 00:32:17,335 Adam. 635 00:32:20,838 --> 00:32:22,206 [ Sally sighing ] 636 00:32:43,328 --> 00:32:44,262 >> Audra: Listen, I'm happy 637 00:32:44,329 --> 00:32:47,765 in whatever role your sister deems best for me. 638 00:32:47,832 --> 00:32:50,902 And I'm ready to take you down in a corporate battle, 639 00:32:50,968 --> 00:32:55,006 if that's what you're determined you'll have. 640 00:32:55,073 --> 00:32:58,076 >> Adam: Good to know. 641 00:32:58,142 --> 00:33:00,044 >> Audra: Hm. 642 00:33:00,111 --> 00:33:04,949 Well, it's past noon. 643 00:33:05,016 --> 00:33:19,564 I think you've been stood up by whoever you're waiting for. 644 00:33:19,630 --> 00:33:23,034 >> Adam: You know, you have made a big mistake 645 00:33:23,101 --> 00:33:27,271 underestimating me and I hope you get ready for 646 00:33:27,338 --> 00:33:28,806 the biggest battle of your life. 647 00:33:39,617 --> 00:33:41,853 >> Diane: Well, Ashley's in rare form today. 648 00:33:41,919 --> 00:33:43,988 >> Jack: You shouldn't have to put up with that. 649 00:33:44,055 --> 00:33:49,060 >> Diane: Yeah, let's just go somewhere else, okay? 650 00:33:49,127 --> 00:33:51,229 >> Ashley: So Diane tried her hand at bargaining. 651 00:33:51,295 --> 00:33:52,730 She really sucks at it. 652 00:33:52,797 --> 00:33:54,532 >> Tucker: Yeah and the news hit Jack pretty hard. 653 00:33:54,599 --> 00:33:55,700 >> Ashley: Yeah? 654 00:33:55,767 --> 00:33:57,769 >> Tucker: It would appear that he's going to be reaching 655 00:33:57,835 --> 00:33:59,771 the depression stage in record time. 656 00:33:59,837 --> 00:34:00,905 >> Ashley: Oh, boy. 657 00:34:00,972 --> 00:34:02,106 You know what? 658 00:34:02,173 --> 00:34:05,510 This celebration has gone even better than I was hoping for. 659 00:34:05,576 --> 00:34:06,644 Come here. 660 00:34:13,151 --> 00:34:15,753 >> Audra: You know, maybe it's time you broke away from 661 00:34:15,820 --> 00:34:18,055 the family, the family business. 662 00:34:18,122 --> 00:34:20,892 You know, grabbed some freedom. 663 00:34:20,958 --> 00:34:24,061 It's so much easier and cleaner when you go after what you 664 00:34:24,128 --> 00:34:25,763 want when you want it. 665 00:34:25,830 --> 00:34:30,535 And to hell with expectations. 666 00:34:30,601 --> 00:34:32,069 >> Kyle: That's quite an offer. 667 00:34:32,136 --> 00:34:34,505 I'm intrigued. 668 00:34:34,572 --> 00:34:39,710 Newman Media's going places, that's for sure. 669 00:34:39,777 --> 00:34:43,981 But uh, it's not really a decision I can make 670 00:34:44,048 --> 00:34:47,685 on the spur of the moment. 671 00:34:47,752 --> 00:34:54,926 >> Audra: Hm. It'd be a lot more palatable than working with 672 00:34:54,992 --> 00:34:57,028 your estranged wife. 673 00:35:02,333 --> 00:35:05,136 >> Kyle: Do you know what I would like to talk about? 674 00:35:05,203 --> 00:35:06,337 >> Audra: What? 675 00:35:19,617 --> 00:35:24,922 >> Announcer: Next week on The Young and the Restless... 676 00:35:24,989 --> 00:35:27,058 >> Tucker: That is a secret weapon. 677 00:35:27,125 --> 00:35:33,130 You can also consider it your wedding gift. 678 00:35:33,197 --> 00:35:35,633 >> Adam: Why in a million years would you think it's a good idea 679 00:35:35,700 --> 00:35:37,134 for the two of us to partner up? 680 00:35:38,870 --> 00:35:40,137 >> Summer: What's the news? 681 00:35:40,204 --> 00:35:43,608 How's our mom? 682 00:35:43,674 --> 00:35:45,576 >> Michael: Brace yourselves. 683 00:35:45,643 --> 00:35:48,212 I think she's ready for her comeback. 684 00:36:01,158 --> 00:36:04,161 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. 685 00:36:04,228 --> 00:36:07,231 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 686 00:36:07,298 --> 00:36:10,301 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 687 00:36:51,042 --> 00:36:54,045 Join us again for "The Young and the Restless."