1 00:00:20,520 --> 00:00:21,554 >> Victoria: Claire. 2 00:00:21,621 --> 00:00:23,423 How are you? 3 00:00:23,490 --> 00:00:26,693 >> Cole: We knew this wasn't gonna be easy. 4 00:00:26,760 --> 00:00:28,695 >> Claire: I was raised by a difficult woman 5 00:00:28,762 --> 00:00:30,697 to do difficult things. 6 00:00:34,768 --> 00:00:37,370 I did what I needed to do. 7 00:00:37,437 --> 00:00:40,306 I said things that I didn't think I'd ever be able 8 00:00:40,373 --> 00:00:41,808 to put words to. 9 00:00:41,875 --> 00:00:44,411 Jordan might not ever realize what she's done. 10 00:00:44,477 --> 00:00:46,780 She tried to ruin so many lives. 11 00:00:50,350 --> 00:00:53,086 But she doesn't get to destroy mine anymore. 12 00:00:53,153 --> 00:00:58,992 >> Cole: Well, the right thing to do is usually the hardest. 13 00:00:59,058 --> 00:01:01,394 >> Claire: Thank you. 14 00:01:01,461 --> 00:01:04,597 Thank you so much. 15 00:01:04,664 --> 00:01:06,833 Thank you for making this meeting possible 16 00:01:06,900 --> 00:01:09,502 and for coming with me. 17 00:01:09,569 --> 00:01:11,838 It's so much more than I expected, 18 00:01:11,905 --> 00:01:14,741 especially after everything. 19 00:01:14,808 --> 00:01:16,409 >> Cole: Whatever you need. 20 00:01:16,476 --> 00:01:20,413 All right? Day or night, anything you need. 21 00:01:20,480 --> 00:01:22,415 >> Victoria: We're here. 22 00:01:22,482 --> 00:01:23,583 We're all yours. 23 00:01:26,719 --> 00:01:30,690 What do you say we get out of here, go home? 24 00:01:30,757 --> 00:01:32,025 Come on. 25 00:01:47,507 --> 00:01:48,942 >> Victor: Hi, my sweetheart. 26 00:01:49,008 --> 00:01:56,783 >> Victoria: Hi, Dad. I came straight from the airport. 27 00:01:56,850 --> 00:01:59,953 >> Victor: So? 28 00:02:00,019 --> 00:02:00,920 >> Victoria: So... 29 00:02:00,987 --> 00:02:02,989 >> Victor: You look exhausted, my darling. 30 00:02:03,056 --> 00:02:04,858 >> Victoria: Yeah, well, we did hit some weather 31 00:02:04,924 --> 00:02:07,627 over South Dakota that added to my stress level. 32 00:02:07,694 --> 00:02:10,263 >> Victor: I talked to the pilot. 33 00:02:10,330 --> 00:02:11,731 >> Victoria: Of course you did. 34 00:02:11,798 --> 00:02:13,166 >> Victor: Yes. 35 00:02:13,233 --> 00:02:14,868 How was the trip? 36 00:02:14,934 --> 00:02:17,403 Was the security I provided, was it adequate? 37 00:02:17,470 --> 00:02:19,439 >> Victoria: Yes, Dad, it was more than adequate. 38 00:02:19,506 --> 00:02:21,574 Thank you for arranging all that. 39 00:02:21,641 --> 00:02:23,943 Even though that Mom was less than thrilled with the plan. 40 00:02:24,010 --> 00:02:26,412 >> Victor: Well, I wanted all of you to feel as safe as possible. 41 00:02:26,479 --> 00:02:27,347 >> Victoria: And we did. 42 00:02:27,413 --> 00:02:28,081 Thank you. 43 00:02:28,147 --> 00:02:30,283 It was greatly appreciated. 44 00:02:30,350 --> 00:02:32,619 >> Victor: Was the trip productive? 45 00:02:32,685 --> 00:02:34,153 >> Victoria: Well, yes. 46 00:02:34,220 --> 00:02:36,122 Claire did what she set out to do. 47 00:02:36,189 --> 00:02:39,025 She confronted her aunt about her hellish upbringing 48 00:02:39,092 --> 00:02:41,628 and all of it. 49 00:02:41,694 --> 00:02:44,097 >> Victor: Boy, oh, boy, that girl has a lot to sort through, 50 00:02:44,163 --> 00:02:45,565 doesn't she? 51 00:02:45,632 --> 00:02:48,434 >> Victoria: She's not the only one. 52 00:02:48,501 --> 00:02:50,503 I'm scared, Dad. 53 00:02:50,570 --> 00:02:53,540 And I'm so tired. 54 00:02:53,606 --> 00:02:56,609 [ sighs ] How do I make up 55 00:02:56,676 --> 00:03:00,046 for all of the pain that she's lived through? 56 00:03:00,113 --> 00:03:04,284 And how do I make sure she never feels that hurt again? 57 00:03:04,350 --> 00:03:07,220 >> Victor: Sweetheart, I-- I don't know what to say. 58 00:03:07,287 --> 00:03:10,723 All I can tell you is that as a parent, 59 00:03:10,790 --> 00:03:12,926 one never stops worrying. 60 00:03:15,828 --> 00:03:19,832 >> Lauren: Here we go, some Chamomile with honey. 61 00:03:19,899 --> 00:03:22,969 >> Nikki: Thanks. 62 00:03:23,036 --> 00:03:24,437 >> Lauren: What's wrong? 63 00:03:24,504 --> 00:03:28,541 And before you say "nothing," you haven't said two words 64 00:03:28,608 --> 00:03:30,143 since your sponsor was here. 65 00:03:33,279 --> 00:03:35,448 >> Nikki: How did he seem to you? 66 00:03:35,515 --> 00:03:36,716 >> Lauren: Seth? 67 00:03:36,783 --> 00:03:39,586 I mean, I've only met him twice, so I'm not exactly a good judge, 68 00:03:39,652 --> 00:03:43,957 but you obviously saw something. 69 00:03:44,023 --> 00:03:47,760 >> Nikki: I didn't want to say this in front of him, but... 70 00:03:47,827 --> 00:03:50,396 that look he had. 71 00:03:50,463 --> 00:03:53,666 I'm afraid I know it all too well. 72 00:03:53,733 --> 00:03:56,803 >> Lauren: What does that mean? 73 00:03:56,869 --> 00:03:59,305 >> Nikki: He said he was under the weather, 74 00:03:59,372 --> 00:04:01,908 but I don't think that's it. 75 00:04:01,975 --> 00:04:05,712 I think he's drinking again and it's all my fault. 76 00:04:11,718 --> 00:04:18,658 ♪♪♪ 77 00:04:18,725 --> 00:04:25,632 ♪♪♪ 78 00:04:25,698 --> 00:04:32,639 ♪♪♪ 79 00:04:32,705 --> 00:04:39,579 ♪♪♪ 80 00:04:39,646 --> 00:04:42,548 ♪♪♪ 81 00:05:01,801 --> 00:05:05,505 >> Danny: You cannot keep doing this. 82 00:05:05,571 --> 00:05:08,041 I can't follow you down this road, Phyllis. 83 00:05:16,983 --> 00:05:20,887 >> Phyllis: You seemed to enjoy yourself. I certainly did. 84 00:05:20,953 --> 00:05:24,490 There's obviously a lot of heat between us. 85 00:05:24,557 --> 00:05:28,695 I think that we should explore what could come next. 86 00:05:28,761 --> 00:05:32,031 >> Danny: There is no next. 87 00:05:32,098 --> 00:05:33,533 I'm not interested. 88 00:05:35,501 --> 00:05:37,103 [ chuckles wryly ] >> Phyllis: That kiss 89 00:05:37,170 --> 00:05:38,071 says otherwise. 90 00:05:38,137 --> 00:05:40,973 >> Danny: Look, would you just stop it, please? 91 00:05:41,040 --> 00:05:43,910 Whatever this-- this flirtation, or whatever you want to call it, 92 00:05:43,976 --> 00:05:46,345 is completely one-sided and it can't go anywhere. 93 00:05:46,412 --> 00:05:47,780 >> Phyllis: It could if you let it. 94 00:05:47,847 --> 00:05:49,649 >> Danny: I don't want it to. 95 00:05:49,716 --> 00:05:50,583 Don't you understand? 96 00:05:50,650 --> 00:05:52,552 There's too much history and a lot of it bad 97 00:05:52,618 --> 00:05:53,853 and you're still you. 98 00:05:56,289 --> 00:05:59,025 Look, I'm sorry if that sounds harsh, but you're not listening, 99 00:05:59,092 --> 00:06:03,296 and I need to get through to you. I really do. 100 00:06:03,362 --> 00:06:05,398 >> Phyllis: That's not fair. 101 00:06:05,465 --> 00:06:06,833 That's not fair. I've changed. 102 00:06:06,899 --> 00:06:07,934 You know I've changed. 103 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:09,168 You know that. 104 00:06:09,235 --> 00:06:12,772 How many times have you said that lately that I've changed? 105 00:06:12,839 --> 00:06:14,373 So you see it. 106 00:06:14,440 --> 00:06:15,641 You believe it. 107 00:06:15,708 --> 00:06:20,780 >> Danny: I want to, if only for Daniel's sake. 108 00:06:20,847 --> 00:06:24,584 I have worked really hard to convince myself, and then 109 00:06:24,650 --> 00:06:25,818 you pull a stunt like this. 110 00:06:25,885 --> 00:06:27,854 Posting that video, implying that there's something 111 00:06:27,920 --> 00:06:30,656 romantic going on between us when you know that there's not. 112 00:06:30,723 --> 00:06:32,492 So, no. 113 00:06:32,558 --> 00:06:39,398 From my standpoint, no, you haven't changed at all. 114 00:06:39,465 --> 00:06:42,068 >> Victoria: I really don't know much about the actual meeting 115 00:06:42,135 --> 00:06:44,804 because Claire insisted on facing Jordan alone, so Cole 116 00:06:44,871 --> 00:06:45,938 and I weren't in the room. 117 00:06:46,005 --> 00:06:48,040 >> Victor: Whoa. 118 00:06:48,107 --> 00:06:50,176 Well, that must have been disconcerting. I mean, 119 00:06:50,243 --> 00:06:52,612 how did she seem afterwards? 120 00:06:52,678 --> 00:06:53,880 >> Victoria: Drained mostly. 121 00:06:53,946 --> 00:06:56,682 She didn't say much except that she did what needed to be done, 122 00:06:56,749 --> 00:06:59,252 and then she slept most of the plane ride home. 123 00:06:59,318 --> 00:07:03,022 She went with her team back to Memorial. 124 00:07:03,089 --> 00:07:05,525 >> Victor: So you flew all that way and there was no-- 125 00:07:05,591 --> 00:07:07,627 no debriefing? 126 00:07:07,693 --> 00:07:09,762 >> Victoria: This is what she said she needed, Daddy. 127 00:07:09,829 --> 00:07:13,599 I just-- I-- I wanted to help make it happen. 128 00:07:13,666 --> 00:07:16,068 I mean, we all made it happen. 129 00:07:16,135 --> 00:07:18,871 Confronting Jordan one last time seemed profoundly important 130 00:07:18,938 --> 00:07:20,106 to Claire. 131 00:07:20,173 --> 00:07:24,310 I just hope that she opens up to us about it when she's ready. 132 00:07:24,377 --> 00:07:28,848 >> Victor: Well, sweetheart... 133 00:07:28,915 --> 00:07:32,518 you really seem stressed out by this. I'm worried about you. 134 00:07:32,585 --> 00:07:35,254 >> Victoria: Dad, you're always worried about me. 135 00:07:35,321 --> 00:07:40,359 Look, I promise you, I'm-- I'm gonna be able to handle it. 136 00:07:40,426 --> 00:07:45,031 I just, um, I just already feel this really strong connection 137 00:07:45,097 --> 00:07:46,499 to Claire. 138 00:07:46,566 --> 00:07:49,302 You know, I look into her eyes and there's so much that I don't 139 00:07:49,368 --> 00:07:52,405 know, but there's also this familiarity 140 00:07:52,471 --> 00:07:55,575 and this recognition. 141 00:07:55,641 --> 00:08:00,813 You know, the thought of losing her again is-- It's unbearable. 142 00:08:00,880 --> 00:08:02,582 >> Victor: I understand. 143 00:08:02,648 --> 00:08:04,217 >> Victoria: I really want to know my daughter. 144 00:08:04,283 --> 00:08:07,420 I wanna try to find a way to make up for the horrible life 145 00:08:07,486 --> 00:08:10,923 that she had because of Jordan. 146 00:08:10,990 --> 00:08:15,595 She deserves to know who we are, and-- and she should know 147 00:08:15,661 --> 00:08:16,762 who she is too. 148 00:08:16,829 --> 00:08:22,902 She's worthy and she's-- she's deserving and she's lovable. 149 00:08:22,969 --> 00:08:28,674 >> Victor: Sweetheart, I feel compassion for you, okay? 150 00:08:28,741 --> 00:08:33,312 I've gone through similar issues. 151 00:08:33,379 --> 00:08:34,347 >> Victoria: Oh, yes. 152 00:08:34,413 --> 00:08:35,281 Because of Adam. 153 00:08:35,348 --> 00:08:36,749 >> Victor: Yeah. 154 00:08:36,816 --> 00:08:39,151 When I think back, I should never have allowed Hope to raise 155 00:08:39,218 --> 00:08:42,521 that boy all by herself. 156 00:08:42,588 --> 00:08:44,857 >> Victoria: Do you know, Daddy, every time he self-destructs, 157 00:08:44,924 --> 00:08:48,227 he pushes you away, and that just reopens the wound. 158 00:08:48,294 --> 00:08:50,529 >> Victor: Yeah. 159 00:08:50,596 --> 00:08:54,800 I tried to reconnect with Adam many a time, you know? 160 00:08:54,867 --> 00:08:56,736 Don't know if I ever succeeded. 161 00:08:56,802 --> 00:08:59,639 But one thing you've got to know, 162 00:08:59,705 --> 00:09:02,775 Claire is a victim. 163 00:09:02,842 --> 00:09:06,846 All the hurt she has suffered will not wash away overnight. 164 00:09:06,913 --> 00:09:08,247 >> Victoria: I know that. 165 00:09:08,314 --> 00:09:11,584 I know. And even if she softens her stance towards Cole and me, 166 00:09:11,651 --> 00:09:15,922 it could be months or years before she trusts us. 167 00:09:15,988 --> 00:09:19,792 >> Victor: I'm very glad you're being realistic, my sweetheart. 168 00:09:19,859 --> 00:09:22,561 But there's something else you need to reconsider. 169 00:09:22,628 --> 00:09:24,397 >> Victoria: What's that? 170 00:09:24,463 --> 00:09:29,201 >> Victor: Claire just met Jordan again. 171 00:09:29,268 --> 00:09:31,604 That may have reawakened her loyalty towards 172 00:09:31,671 --> 00:09:33,940 that terrible woman. 173 00:09:34,006 --> 00:09:37,677 Something you may have to deal with. 174 00:09:37,743 --> 00:09:40,813 >> Victoria: Yeah. 175 00:09:40,880 --> 00:09:42,682 >> Lauren: Hold up there. 176 00:09:42,748 --> 00:09:45,051 You don't get to blame yourself. 177 00:09:45,117 --> 00:09:47,853 Even if you're right and Seth is drinking, 178 00:09:47,920 --> 00:09:50,856 you are not responsible for his actions. 179 00:09:50,923 --> 00:09:52,224 >> Nikki: That is true. 180 00:09:52,291 --> 00:09:55,027 I said the same thing to Victor just this morning. 181 00:09:55,094 --> 00:09:59,365 He-- he wanted to know why my sponsor hadn't stopped me 182 00:09:59,432 --> 00:10:00,833 from drinking. 183 00:10:00,900 --> 00:10:02,601 >> Lauren: Well, he can't. 184 00:10:02,668 --> 00:10:04,770 It's not his job. 185 00:10:04,837 --> 00:10:07,540 You get to decide if you're gonna take that next drink. 186 00:10:07,606 --> 00:10:09,308 >> Nikki: Oh, that is true. 187 00:10:09,375 --> 00:10:12,178 But every day is a battle. 188 00:10:12,244 --> 00:10:16,649 They tell us in the program, the only thing we have to do 189 00:10:16,716 --> 00:10:18,684 is not drink. 190 00:10:18,751 --> 00:10:20,720 But that's a very tall order. 191 00:10:20,786 --> 00:10:24,757 >> Lauren: Yeah, Fen says that it's one day at a time. 192 00:10:24,824 --> 00:10:28,160 And that is a goal for a very select group. 193 00:10:28,227 --> 00:10:31,330 Because when an addict is tempted to use, 194 00:10:31,397 --> 00:10:33,532 it can be one minute at a time. 195 00:10:33,599 --> 00:10:36,902 >> Nikki: And then when you see somebody stumble, 196 00:10:36,969 --> 00:10:39,238 then you worry about your own sobriety. 197 00:10:39,305 --> 00:10:42,541 You-- you fear that a relapse is inevitable 198 00:10:42,608 --> 00:10:46,812 and then it just becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. 199 00:10:46,879 --> 00:10:51,317 Oh, I just-- I could see it in Seth's eyes, 200 00:10:51,384 --> 00:10:57,623 in the puffy face and gritting his teeth. 201 00:10:57,690 --> 00:11:01,127 I think he's drinking again and was dying to get back to it. 202 00:11:01,193 --> 00:11:05,865 And I would hate myself if I caused my own sponsor 203 00:11:05,931 --> 00:11:07,133 to go off the wagon. 204 00:11:07,199 --> 00:11:10,069 >> Lauren: And I would hate for this misguided guilt 205 00:11:10,136 --> 00:11:14,006 to set off a negative reaction in you. 206 00:11:14,073 --> 00:11:16,542 Nikki, what can I do to help? 207 00:11:16,609 --> 00:11:19,145 [ footsteps approach ] >> Jack: Hey, 208 00:11:19,211 --> 00:11:22,515 two of my favorite people. 209 00:11:22,581 --> 00:11:24,250 Uh, bad timing. 210 00:11:24,316 --> 00:11:25,484 Am I interrupting? 211 00:11:34,860 --> 00:11:37,630 >> Nikki: Well, hello, Jack, and bye. 212 00:11:37,696 --> 00:11:40,833 I'm afraid I've got to get home. 213 00:11:40,900 --> 00:11:42,501 Thanks for keeping me company. 214 00:11:42,568 --> 00:11:44,970 >> Lauren: Yeah, why don't I drive you back to the ranch? 215 00:11:45,037 --> 00:11:46,939 Is Victor there? 216 00:11:47,006 --> 00:11:48,707 >> Nikki: Oh, well, at this hour, 217 00:11:48,774 --> 00:11:50,443 I can't imagine he wouldn't be. 218 00:11:50,509 --> 00:11:52,678 >> Lauren: Well, there's something I'd like to run by him 219 00:11:52,745 --> 00:11:55,948 and I would feel better if we left together. 220 00:11:56,015 --> 00:11:57,249 >> Nikki: Oh, Lauren, no. 221 00:11:57,316 --> 00:11:58,384 It's fine. 222 00:11:58,451 --> 00:12:01,320 In fact, I'm sure that Victor's probably in bed by now. 223 00:12:01,387 --> 00:12:04,023 So, have a nice rest of your evening. 224 00:12:04,090 --> 00:12:05,691 >> Jack: You take care, Nikki. 225 00:12:05,758 --> 00:12:08,260 >> Lauren: Drive safely. 226 00:12:08,327 --> 00:12:10,496 >> Nikki: Always. 227 00:12:16,135 --> 00:12:23,042 >> Jack: I'm sure it's none of my business, but is Nikki okay? 228 00:12:23,109 --> 00:12:26,112 >> Victoria: That's one thing we don't have to worry about. 229 00:12:26,178 --> 00:12:27,646 Claire is done with Jordan. 230 00:12:27,713 --> 00:12:29,849 This trip made that very clear. 231 00:12:29,915 --> 00:12:35,020 They're not gonna be teaming up or posing any threat to us. 232 00:12:35,087 --> 00:12:37,256 >> Victor: I want you to proceed with caution, okay? 233 00:12:37,323 --> 00:12:38,190 >> Victoria: I will, Daddy. 234 00:12:38,257 --> 00:12:40,059 Absolutely, I will. 235 00:12:40,126 --> 00:12:42,595 But I want you to promise me that you're not gonna hold 236 00:12:42,661 --> 00:12:43,796 any grudges against her. 237 00:12:43,863 --> 00:12:44,797 >> Victor: No, I won't. 238 00:12:44,864 --> 00:12:46,599 >> Victoria: Claire's not to blame for Jordan's 239 00:12:46,665 --> 00:12:47,700 manipulations and her abuse. 240 00:12:47,766 --> 00:12:49,435 I've let that go, all right? 241 00:12:49,502 --> 00:12:51,237 I wish you would too. 242 00:12:51,303 --> 00:12:53,172 >> Victor: What do you think about the treatment she's 243 00:12:53,239 --> 00:12:53,973 getting at Memorial? 244 00:12:54,039 --> 00:12:56,142 Do you think she's in the right unit? 245 00:12:56,208 --> 00:12:58,477 >> Victoria: I honestly don't know. 246 00:12:58,544 --> 00:13:02,948 I mean, she's an adult, so her sessions are private. 247 00:13:03,015 --> 00:13:04,517 [ sighs ] Dad, I don't know. 248 00:13:04,583 --> 00:13:08,754 This is just all just new territory for all of us. 249 00:13:08,821 --> 00:13:11,824 We're just a little lost, I guess. 250 00:13:11,891 --> 00:13:13,993 >> Victor: Well, at least Cole seems to be 251 00:13:14,059 --> 00:13:16,795 a rather steady ally. 252 00:13:16,862 --> 00:13:21,033 By the way, how does it feel to, you know, have him in your life 253 00:13:21,100 --> 00:13:22,902 again after all these years? 254 00:13:26,272 --> 00:13:28,507 >> Phyllis: When we kissed just now, you were hardly 255 00:13:28,574 --> 00:13:29,508 a pillar of stone. 256 00:13:29,575 --> 00:13:32,211 You kissed me back. 257 00:13:32,278 --> 00:13:34,914 You didn't push me away and you could have. 258 00:13:34,980 --> 00:13:37,683 That should tell you something. 259 00:13:37,750 --> 00:13:40,152 >> Danny: You caught me off guard. It won't happen again. 260 00:13:40,219 --> 00:13:41,253 >> Phyllis: Really? 261 00:13:41,320 --> 00:13:43,289 You're gonna stand here and tell me that was nothing? 262 00:13:43,355 --> 00:13:44,256 >> Danny: This is pointless. 263 00:13:44,323 --> 00:13:45,424 >> Phyllis: I beg to differ. 264 00:13:45,491 --> 00:13:47,426 >> Danny: Look, would you just forget the kiss, all right? 265 00:13:47,493 --> 00:13:48,727 That's the least of it. 266 00:13:48,794 --> 00:13:51,263 Posting that video online, suggesting that we're 267 00:13:51,330 --> 00:13:52,031 romantically involved? 268 00:13:52,097 --> 00:13:53,098 That was way out of line. 269 00:13:53,165 --> 00:13:55,701 >> Phyllis: Are you kidding me right now? Really? 270 00:13:55,768 --> 00:13:58,037 You're a rock star. 271 00:13:58,103 --> 00:14:02,241 People post videos of you all the time, Danny. 272 00:14:02,308 --> 00:14:05,544 Walking down the street, eating at a restaurant. 273 00:14:05,611 --> 00:14:09,014 As long as it's respectful, it's fine. 274 00:14:09,081 --> 00:14:12,084 Or maybe this is about something else. 275 00:14:12,151 --> 00:14:13,919 Is it? 276 00:14:13,986 --> 00:14:16,855 Is it about your precious Christine? 277 00:14:16,922 --> 00:14:19,725 That you want her to feel safe, and I feel-- 278 00:14:19,792 --> 00:14:22,127 >> Danny: Wrong. 279 00:14:22,194 --> 00:14:23,262 >> Phyllis: Excuse me? 280 00:14:26,098 --> 00:14:28,334 >> Danny: This isn't gonna work. 281 00:14:28,400 --> 00:14:29,902 It doesn't feel good. 282 00:14:29,969 --> 00:14:33,739 It doesn't feel right. 283 00:14:33,806 --> 00:14:39,178 Maybe some version of friends, for Daniel's sake, but... 284 00:14:39,245 --> 00:14:42,314 anything else, no. 285 00:14:42,381 --> 00:14:43,215 Never. 286 00:15:43,509 --> 00:15:44,343 >> Danny: Hey, gorgeous. 287 00:15:44,410 --> 00:15:45,611 Boy, am I glad to see you. 288 00:15:45,678 --> 00:15:46,645 >> Christine: Oh, wait. 289 00:15:46,712 --> 00:15:49,448 What, did Phyllis get called away on an emergency? 290 00:15:49,515 --> 00:15:53,986 Is that why you suddenly have free time? 291 00:15:54,053 --> 00:15:56,989 [ Danny sighs ] >> Danny: You saw the ridiculous 292 00:15:57,056 --> 00:15:58,157 video of me at the piano. 293 00:15:58,223 --> 00:15:59,224 >> Christine: Even better. 294 00:15:59,291 --> 00:16:01,727 I saw the two of you live and in person downstairs. 295 00:16:01,794 --> 00:16:08,067 >> Danny: Now, look, what you saw... 296 00:16:08,133 --> 00:16:10,035 Phyllis tried to set me up. 297 00:16:10,102 --> 00:16:12,571 Okay? Just-- just listen, okay? 298 00:16:12,638 --> 00:16:16,075 I have-- I've seen the change in her. 299 00:16:16,141 --> 00:16:18,744 At least I thought I had. 300 00:16:18,811 --> 00:16:21,046 But then she just steps right back into her same messy 301 00:16:21,113 --> 00:16:22,581 patterns and you were right. 302 00:16:22,648 --> 00:16:25,417 You were right when you told me that she was gonna come after me 303 00:16:25,484 --> 00:16:28,420 to get to you, and this video, it's just proving that 304 00:16:28,487 --> 00:16:34,126 she just wants to needle you, and hey... 305 00:16:34,193 --> 00:16:37,629 I was so foolish, all right? 306 00:16:37,696 --> 00:16:40,532 To-- to give her the benefit of the doubt. 307 00:16:40,599 --> 00:16:44,103 But just now I'm gonna tell you, I made it very clear to her. 308 00:16:44,169 --> 00:16:46,271 I said, "Look, this has got to stop." 309 00:16:46,338 --> 00:16:48,741 I'm not-- I'm not taking part in this competition of hers. 310 00:16:48,807 --> 00:16:51,443 >> Christine: Danny, I saw the kiss. 311 00:16:51,510 --> 00:16:56,815 It didn't look to me like you were set up at all. 312 00:16:56,882 --> 00:17:00,119 >> Victoria: Cole is-- He's a wonderful man. 313 00:17:00,185 --> 00:17:02,821 Yeah, I mean, he's a little quiet at first, 314 00:17:02,888 --> 00:17:06,291 but he's very calm and reassuring and he-- 315 00:17:06,358 --> 00:17:07,726 he cares about Claire, Daddy. 316 00:17:07,793 --> 00:17:11,630 He-- he feels the same connection to her that I do. 317 00:17:11,697 --> 00:17:14,299 >> Victor: Seems the two of you have had some 318 00:17:14,366 --> 00:17:15,534 important conversations. 319 00:17:15,601 --> 00:17:17,403 >> Victoria: Well, yes, because we're the only two people 320 00:17:17,469 --> 00:17:19,905 who understands how this feels. 321 00:17:19,972 --> 00:17:23,275 I mean, so I understand why he wants to see this through. 322 00:17:23,342 --> 00:17:26,945 Because I want the same thing. 323 00:17:27,012 --> 00:17:29,081 >> Victor: But you know, you both have put your lives 324 00:17:29,148 --> 00:17:35,020 on hold, so that will have some ripple effects. 325 00:17:35,087 --> 00:17:41,827 >> Victoria: Do you miss me at Newman? 326 00:17:41,894 --> 00:17:43,796 >> Victor: What do you think? 327 00:17:43,862 --> 00:17:45,697 >> Victoria: So, how is everything working out 328 00:17:45,764 --> 00:17:47,833 with Nick and Adam? 329 00:17:47,900 --> 00:17:49,935 >> Victor: Working out all right. 330 00:17:50,002 --> 00:17:52,371 That's a decision I had to make on the fly. 331 00:17:52,438 --> 00:17:54,306 >> Victoria: Dad, is that a reprimand? 332 00:17:54,373 --> 00:17:56,909 Because I thought you were on board when I announced that 333 00:17:56,975 --> 00:17:58,143 I was taking a leave of absence? 334 00:17:58,210 --> 00:17:59,344 You're not upset with me? 335 00:17:59,411 --> 00:18:01,847 >> Victor: Sweetheart, I fully understand that you have to be 336 00:18:01,914 --> 00:18:03,549 there for Claire, okay? 337 00:18:03,615 --> 00:18:07,052 And I want you to know that you obviously are, 338 00:18:07,119 --> 00:18:10,722 obviously, an invaluable part of Newman Enterprises. 339 00:18:10,789 --> 00:18:12,057 You always will be. 340 00:18:12,124 --> 00:18:13,158 >> Victoria: Thank you. 341 00:18:13,225 --> 00:18:15,561 It's good to know that I can take the time without it 342 00:18:15,627 --> 00:18:18,931 disrupting the business. 343 00:18:18,997 --> 00:18:22,134 >> Victor: I'm gonna tell you something. 344 00:18:22,201 --> 00:18:24,203 I've lived a little longer than you have. 345 00:18:24,269 --> 00:18:27,005 I've always found that whenever I was stressed, 346 00:18:27,072 --> 00:18:31,877 it's just good to get away to work, you know? Really. 347 00:18:31,944 --> 00:18:33,245 >> Victoria: Oh, yeah, sure. 348 00:18:33,312 --> 00:18:34,279 No pressure. 349 00:18:34,346 --> 00:18:37,049 >> Victor: No. No, no. 350 00:18:37,115 --> 00:18:39,218 >> Victoria: You know, Dad, the more that I think about this 351 00:18:39,284 --> 00:18:42,120 journey that Claire's on, the more that I know I have to 352 00:18:42,187 --> 00:18:44,723 be a part of every minute of it. 353 00:18:44,790 --> 00:18:46,391 >> Nikki: Oh! Oh, Victoria. 354 00:18:46,458 --> 00:18:50,229 I-- I didn't realize you would be here. 355 00:18:54,233 --> 00:18:56,134 >> Jack: I don't mean to put you on the spot. 356 00:18:56,201 --> 00:18:59,505 If this is private or it's none of my business, but 357 00:18:59,571 --> 00:19:02,975 if Nikki's in trouble, I'd like to help. 358 00:19:03,041 --> 00:19:05,110 >> Lauren: You're a good friend, Jack. 359 00:19:05,177 --> 00:19:08,547 >> Jack: To you and Nikki, I hope. 360 00:19:08,614 --> 00:19:10,883 >> Lauren: You know, Michael is out of town and 361 00:19:10,949 --> 00:19:13,285 I could really use some advice. 362 00:19:13,352 --> 00:19:16,255 >> Jack: Any way I can help. 363 00:19:16,321 --> 00:19:19,358 >> Lauren: But what I'm about to share with you is strictly 364 00:19:19,424 --> 00:19:21,360 between the two of us. 365 00:19:21,426 --> 00:19:23,929 Can I trust you with that kind of confidentiality? 366 00:19:23,996 --> 00:19:28,233 >> Jack: Absolutely. Always. 367 00:19:28,300 --> 00:19:30,636 >> Lauren: Nikki is in trouble. 368 00:19:30,702 --> 00:19:33,238 And I'm in over my head. 369 00:19:33,305 --> 00:19:35,908 You have been down this road yourself, and you will 370 00:19:35,974 --> 00:19:40,579 understand, and I know you won't pass judgment. 371 00:19:40,646 --> 00:19:45,584 >> Jack: Nikki is drinking again, isn't she? 372 00:19:45,651 --> 00:19:48,353 >> Lauren: Uh, I think we should talk about this privately. 373 00:19:48,420 --> 00:19:49,421 >> Jack: Uh, yeah. 374 00:19:49,488 --> 00:19:51,456 Can you meet at my house right now? 375 00:19:51,523 --> 00:19:52,524 >> Lauren: Yes. Yes, absolutely. 376 00:19:52,591 --> 00:19:53,325 >> Jack: Good. 377 00:19:53,392 --> 00:19:54,326 I will see you there. 378 00:19:54,393 --> 00:19:55,894 >> Lauren: Okay. 379 00:20:06,171 --> 00:20:08,774 >> Victor: Baby... 380 00:20:08,840 --> 00:20:11,143 you seem agitated. 381 00:20:11,209 --> 00:20:13,812 >> Nikki: Yeah, I-- I suppose I am. 382 00:20:13,879 --> 00:20:16,582 >> Victor: Did something happen? 383 00:20:16,648 --> 00:20:21,353 >> Nikki: I ran into Seth, my sponsor, 384 00:20:21,420 --> 00:20:25,290 and he didn't seem himself and I think I know why. 385 00:20:25,357 --> 00:20:27,292 I think he's been drinking again. 386 00:20:27,359 --> 00:20:29,361 >> Victoria: Do you know for a fact he's been drinking 387 00:20:29,428 --> 00:20:30,295 or are you just projecting? 388 00:20:30,362 --> 00:20:31,363 >> Nikki: I know the signs. 389 00:20:31,430 --> 00:20:33,131 >> Victoria: I'm not saying that you don't, Mom. 390 00:20:33,198 --> 00:20:36,368 >> Nikki: And I am so afraid that I drove him to it. 391 00:20:36,435 --> 00:20:38,770 >> Victor: Sweetheart, stop it right now. 392 00:20:38,837 --> 00:20:41,006 That's not how it works and you know it. 393 00:20:41,073 --> 00:20:42,240 >> Victoria: Yeah, Dad's right. 394 00:20:42,307 --> 00:20:43,709 You don't have that power. 395 00:20:43,775 --> 00:20:46,078 Not over alcohol or anyone else. 396 00:20:46,144 --> 00:20:47,980 >> Victor: Victoria's right. 397 00:20:48,046 --> 00:20:51,683 You're not responsible for his behavior and he's not for yours. 398 00:20:51,750 --> 00:20:52,985 You told me that yourself. 399 00:20:53,051 --> 00:20:54,186 >> Nikki: I know. 400 00:20:54,252 --> 00:20:56,588 And I know our circumstances are completely different. 401 00:20:56,655 --> 00:20:57,389 I know that too. 402 00:20:57,456 --> 00:20:59,024 >> Victor: Yes. 403 00:20:59,091 --> 00:21:01,126 They put a needle in your veins. 404 00:21:01,193 --> 00:21:04,029 >> Nikki: And I did not ask for the vodka 405 00:21:04,096 --> 00:21:08,634 to be injected into my system, But I did buy 406 00:21:08,700 --> 00:21:10,135 the pint afterward. 407 00:21:10,202 --> 00:21:11,370 I have the flask. 408 00:21:11,436 --> 00:21:13,372 I took the drink. 409 00:21:13,438 --> 00:21:18,310 Yes, I had a trigger, but so did Seth. 410 00:21:18,377 --> 00:21:20,746 And I am his trigger. 411 00:21:26,952 --> 00:21:28,253 >> Jack: Can I get you anything? 412 00:21:28,320 --> 00:21:29,588 >> Lauren: No, thank you. 413 00:21:29,655 --> 00:21:30,956 I'm fine. 414 00:21:31,023 --> 00:21:33,291 >> Jack: Yeah, but Nikki's not. 415 00:21:33,358 --> 00:21:34,860 >> Lauren: No. 416 00:21:34,926 --> 00:21:38,397 To answer your question from before, she's drinking again. 417 00:21:38,463 --> 00:21:41,667 >> Jack: Oh, I couldn't be sorrier about that. 418 00:21:41,733 --> 00:21:44,302 Any idea what started it this time? 419 00:21:44,369 --> 00:21:46,405 >> Lauren: You know, I don't have all the details, 420 00:21:46,471 --> 00:21:49,141 but it's awful and sordid. 421 00:21:49,207 --> 00:21:52,611 There was this vile, vengeful woman 422 00:21:52,678 --> 00:21:55,881 who forced alcohol on her and now her addiction 423 00:21:55,947 --> 00:21:58,316 is in full force through no fault of her own. 424 00:21:58,383 --> 00:22:01,053 >> Jack: Poor Nikki. She has been clean for a long time. 425 00:22:01,119 --> 00:22:02,287 >> Lauren: Years. 426 00:22:02,354 --> 00:22:04,456 She is devastated. 427 00:22:04,523 --> 00:22:06,825 Shame comes off of her in waves. 428 00:22:06,892 --> 00:22:09,528 >> Jack: So, you say you're trying to support her 429 00:22:09,594 --> 00:22:12,731 and that's all anyone can really do from the outside. 430 00:22:12,798 --> 00:22:16,068 Why do you say you're in over your head? 431 00:22:16,134 --> 00:22:21,239 >> Lauren: Because Nikki thinks her sponsor is drinking again. 432 00:22:21,306 --> 00:22:23,442 >> Jack: Wow. Oh, boy. 433 00:22:23,508 --> 00:22:25,444 >> Lauren: And that it's her fault. 434 00:22:25,510 --> 00:22:27,879 As if watching her struggle has caused him to break 435 00:22:27,946 --> 00:22:28,880 his sobriety. 436 00:22:28,947 --> 00:22:32,084 >> Jack: Yeah. They call that stinking thinking. 437 00:22:32,150 --> 00:22:34,986 You're absolutely convinced things will only get worse. 438 00:22:35,053 --> 00:22:37,022 The downward spiral is intense. 439 00:22:37,089 --> 00:22:39,958 It's amazing how quickly it takes hold once the booze 440 00:22:40,025 --> 00:22:41,560 is in control again. 441 00:22:41,626 --> 00:22:44,529 >> Lauren: She's overwhelmed with shame and guilt 442 00:22:44,596 --> 00:22:47,532 and I've told her she's not responsible for his actions. 443 00:22:47,599 --> 00:22:50,068 >> Jack: No, she can't see that at this point, not while she's 444 00:22:50,135 --> 00:22:52,170 still in the throes herself. 445 00:22:52,237 --> 00:22:55,574 >> Lauren: So, if logic isn't working and if everything that 446 00:22:55,640 --> 00:22:58,543 she knows from the big book isn't getting through to her, 447 00:22:58,610 --> 00:22:59,745 I'm at a loss. 448 00:22:59,811 --> 00:23:03,014 I mean, I'm trying to stay close to her, but not hover. 449 00:23:03,081 --> 00:23:04,116 She won't stand for that. 450 00:23:04,182 --> 00:23:06,218 I mean, you saw. Tonight, she was adamant 451 00:23:06,284 --> 00:23:07,486 that I not drive her home. 452 00:23:07,552 --> 00:23:10,021 >> Jack: Is that because Victor doesn't know and she's worried 453 00:23:10,088 --> 00:23:11,389 about tipping him off? 454 00:23:11,456 --> 00:23:14,292 >> Lauren: No, he knows, and he's involved as much as he can. 455 00:23:14,359 --> 00:23:16,928 >> Jack: Well, that's a good thing. 456 00:23:16,995 --> 00:23:19,131 >> Lauren: She's mortified. 457 00:23:19,197 --> 00:23:20,932 She doesn't want to be a burden. 458 00:23:20,999 --> 00:23:23,602 She doesn't want him to see her at her worst. 459 00:23:23,668 --> 00:23:25,837 And before you say that's absurd, I'm just telling 460 00:23:25,904 --> 00:23:26,705 you how she feels. 461 00:23:26,772 --> 00:23:28,740 >> Jack: But he's helped her in the past. 462 00:23:28,807 --> 00:23:31,743 I realize I'm preaching to the choir here. 463 00:23:31,810 --> 00:23:35,313 >> Lauren: Nikki needs someone who's been an addict 464 00:23:35,380 --> 00:23:37,616 to give her real support. 465 00:23:37,682 --> 00:23:41,153 Real support her sponsor should be giving her 466 00:23:41,219 --> 00:23:44,823 while actively working his own recovery. 467 00:23:44,890 --> 00:23:48,059 But if Nikki's right and Seth is drinking, 468 00:23:48,126 --> 00:23:50,695 he is the last person she should be talking to. 469 00:23:50,762 --> 00:23:58,904 >> Jack: You're asking me to step in, aren't you? 470 00:23:58,970 --> 00:24:00,872 >> Danny: You know how Phyllis can be when she's 471 00:24:00,939 --> 00:24:01,740 after something. 472 00:24:01,807 --> 00:24:03,708 >> Christine: Yeah, utterly relentless. 473 00:24:03,775 --> 00:24:05,210 Is that your excuse? 474 00:24:05,277 --> 00:24:08,146 That she wore you down with her questionable charms? 475 00:24:08,213 --> 00:24:15,720 >> Danny: No, no, I-- Look, I didn't... 476 00:24:15,787 --> 00:24:20,025 If I'm guilty of anything, it's being naive. 477 00:24:20,091 --> 00:24:24,462 And you were right, you know, about her messy patterns and 478 00:24:24,529 --> 00:24:26,198 motives, and-- and I was wrong. 479 00:24:26,264 --> 00:24:28,934 And-- and-- and I should have set her straight when she first 480 00:24:29,000 --> 00:24:31,236 started making eyes at me, but part of me was thinking 481 00:24:31,303 --> 00:24:33,605 that she would get the hint and she would, you know, 482 00:24:33,672 --> 00:24:35,040 back off, but... 483 00:24:35,106 --> 00:24:37,776 I-- I didn't want to say anything hurtful to her. 484 00:24:37,843 --> 00:24:40,245 >> Christine: No, no, you don't wanna hurt Phyllis's feelings. 485 00:24:40,312 --> 00:24:42,414 She's so delicate and fragile. 486 00:24:42,480 --> 00:24:45,217 It still doesn't explain the kiss or-- or was that your way 487 00:24:45,283 --> 00:24:46,518 of setting things straight? 488 00:24:46,585 --> 00:24:48,153 >> Danny: Christine-- >> Christine: You know what? 489 00:24:48,220 --> 00:24:50,055 On second thought, it doesn't matter, okay? 490 00:24:50,121 --> 00:24:51,790 I'm not gonna play this game. 491 00:24:51,857 --> 00:24:54,593 I have zero interest in competing with Phyllis 492 00:24:54,659 --> 00:24:56,962 for your attention and I-- I know you're used to this 493 00:24:57,028 --> 00:24:59,631 being on the road and with fans, and maybe-- maybe it's something 494 00:24:59,698 --> 00:25:04,236 you like, but it's just not a road I wanna go down. 495 00:25:04,302 --> 00:25:06,338 [ phone chiming ] >> Danny: Hey... 496 00:25:20,418 --> 00:25:23,288 can we just go someplace, just the two of us, and talk? 497 00:25:23,355 --> 00:25:24,656 >> Christine: I don't think so. 498 00:25:24,723 --> 00:25:26,391 No. 499 00:25:26,458 --> 00:25:29,694 You need to figure out what the hell you want. 500 00:25:29,761 --> 00:25:32,330 And you need to do that without me. 501 00:25:38,336 --> 00:25:40,839 >> Danny: I know what I want. 502 00:25:40,906 --> 00:25:42,641 I want you. 503 00:25:42,707 --> 00:25:44,509 >> Christine: Do you? 504 00:25:44,576 --> 00:25:47,245 I mean, do you really want either of us, or is it just too 505 00:25:47,312 --> 00:25:48,747 much fun being in the middle? 506 00:25:48,813 --> 00:25:51,016 >> Danny: No, this is not fun. 507 00:25:51,082 --> 00:25:52,851 Cricket, you know me better than that. 508 00:25:52,918 --> 00:25:55,020 >> Christine: Or is it because you got caught? 509 00:25:55,086 --> 00:25:57,923 If you want to be with Phyllis, it's fine. 510 00:25:57,989 --> 00:26:02,827 I mean, it-- it's crazy, but it's fine. 511 00:26:02,894 --> 00:26:05,263 Okay? It's-- it's your choice to make. 512 00:26:05,330 --> 00:26:08,333 You have to make it. 513 00:26:08,400 --> 00:26:14,539 Because the kiss I witnessed tells me you're not sure. 514 00:26:24,549 --> 00:26:26,851 >> Victor: Well, sweetheart, I'm sorry you have to go through 515 00:26:26,918 --> 00:26:29,988 all this torment again. 516 00:26:30,055 --> 00:26:34,092 It may seem right now as if it's really all happening, 517 00:26:34,159 --> 00:26:35,860 but it is not. 518 00:26:35,927 --> 00:26:39,531 Although in the moment, you feel it is. 519 00:26:39,597 --> 00:26:41,099 >> Nikki: Thank you for understanding. 520 00:26:41,166 --> 00:26:42,100 >> Victoria: You know what? 521 00:26:42,167 --> 00:26:43,802 Maybe you just need a good night's rest, and then 522 00:26:43,868 --> 00:26:45,403 in the morning-- >> Nikki: I don't think 523 00:26:45,470 --> 00:26:46,237 that I was overreacting. 524 00:26:46,304 --> 00:26:48,740 I don't believe that I was, Victoria. 525 00:26:48,807 --> 00:26:51,943 And as much as I would like to detach from this, 526 00:26:52,010 --> 00:26:55,013 I am worried about Seth. 527 00:26:55,080 --> 00:26:58,116 I mean, they call AA a support group for a reason. 528 00:26:58,183 --> 00:27:01,152 Because we look after each other. 529 00:27:01,219 --> 00:27:03,588 And on the way home, I reached out to him. 530 00:27:03,655 --> 00:27:04,756 No response. 531 00:27:04,823 --> 00:27:07,459 He normally answers right away or he calls me back 532 00:27:07,525 --> 00:27:08,560 within 15 minutes. 533 00:27:08,626 --> 00:27:10,895 >> Victoria: Well, he could be busy, Mom. He could be 534 00:27:10,962 --> 00:27:15,166 at a movie or dinner. 535 00:27:15,233 --> 00:27:17,402 >> Nikki: All right, I-- I'll give it more time. 536 00:27:17,469 --> 00:27:26,945 >> Victor: Sweetheart, I think that's wise. 537 00:27:27,012 --> 00:27:29,147 >> Nina: Is it my imagination, or are you just 538 00:27:29,214 --> 00:27:30,682 a big ball of tension? 539 00:27:30,749 --> 00:27:32,650 >> Christine: It's been one of those nights. 540 00:27:32,717 --> 00:27:36,154 >> Nina: Oh, well, I was considering something red. 541 00:27:36,221 --> 00:27:37,455 >> Christine: Uh, yeah, please. 542 00:27:37,522 --> 00:27:39,524 >> Nina: Um, excuse me, can we have two glasses 543 00:27:39,591 --> 00:27:40,825 of house cabernet, please? 544 00:27:40,892 --> 00:27:42,193 Thanks. 545 00:27:42,260 --> 00:27:44,095 So, talk to me. 546 00:27:44,162 --> 00:27:45,764 [ sighs ] >> Christine: Well, first of 547 00:27:45,830 --> 00:27:48,433 all, can I just say how grateful I am that you're back in town 548 00:27:48,500 --> 00:27:50,035 and that you're up so late? 549 00:27:50,101 --> 00:27:50,935 >> Nina: Oh, is it? 550 00:27:51,002 --> 00:27:51,603 I don't know. 551 00:27:51,669 --> 00:27:52,971 I'm on California time. 552 00:27:53,038 --> 00:27:54,105 I'm wide awake. 553 00:27:54,172 --> 00:27:56,207 >> Christine: Okay, good, 'cause this might take a while 554 00:27:56,274 --> 00:27:58,910 or I might just scream at the top of my lungs 555 00:27:58,977 --> 00:27:59,878 and let it all out. 556 00:27:59,944 --> 00:28:01,579 >> Nina: Oh, wow. 557 00:28:01,646 --> 00:28:05,050 Something's really got you going. Is it... 558 00:28:05,116 --> 00:28:06,384 Is it Paul? 559 00:28:06,451 --> 00:28:07,419 Did you hear from him? 560 00:28:07,485 --> 00:28:08,353 >> Christine: Oh, no. 561 00:28:08,420 --> 00:28:10,522 Other than some generic Christmas card, no. 562 00:28:10,588 --> 00:28:13,191 I-- I don't expect to. 563 00:28:13,258 --> 00:28:15,393 >> Nina: Well, that just leaves Danny, and you guys were gonna 564 00:28:15,460 --> 00:28:17,262 spend the holidays together last time we spoke. 565 00:28:17,328 --> 00:28:19,130 >> Christine: Yeah, we had a great Christmas. 566 00:28:19,197 --> 00:28:20,965 >> Nina: Oh, good, New Year's? 567 00:28:21,032 --> 00:28:22,100 >> Christine: Even better. 568 00:28:22,167 --> 00:28:23,168 And-- Thank you. 569 00:28:23,234 --> 00:28:26,571 We had in the books to go away on a romantic getaway 570 00:28:26,638 --> 00:28:30,208 this weekend, which is now on an indefinite hold. 571 00:28:30,275 --> 00:28:33,011 >> Nina: So, I'm sorry, what am I missing? 572 00:28:33,078 --> 00:28:34,813 >> Christine: Not what. 573 00:28:34,879 --> 00:28:35,847 Who. 574 00:28:35,914 --> 00:28:37,449 >> Nina: Oh. 575 00:28:37,515 --> 00:28:39,884 I only know one person who can put that look in your eye. 576 00:28:39,951 --> 00:28:41,586 Like you could actually commit murder. 577 00:28:41,653 --> 00:28:44,022 >> Christine: I tell you, I was so close to just diving in, 578 00:28:44,089 --> 00:28:46,424 seeing where things would go with Danny. 579 00:28:46,491 --> 00:28:49,394 I should have known better than to trust his feelings 580 00:28:49,461 --> 00:28:51,029 with Phyllis in the mix. 581 00:28:51,096 --> 00:28:52,430 >> Nina: Whoa, no. 582 00:28:52,497 --> 00:28:53,398 Danny and Phyllis? 583 00:28:53,465 --> 00:28:54,833 There's no way. 584 00:28:54,899 --> 00:28:56,301 >> Christine: Not yet, but... 585 00:28:56,367 --> 00:28:58,103 I don't know, it seems like it's possible 586 00:28:58,169 --> 00:29:01,439 and I'll be damned if I'm gonna sit by and watch that happen. 587 00:29:01,506 --> 00:29:03,975 >> Nina: Okay, so just back up. 588 00:29:04,042 --> 00:29:05,043 I need details here. 589 00:29:05,110 --> 00:29:05,977 >> Christine: Sorry. 590 00:29:06,044 --> 00:29:07,679 Okay, earlier tonight, she posted this video 591 00:29:07,745 --> 00:29:09,414 of Danny playing her a song. 592 00:29:09,481 --> 00:29:13,785 And she captioned it, "That feeling when your ex 593 00:29:13,852 --> 00:29:15,420 plays you a love song." 594 00:29:15,487 --> 00:29:17,522 >> Nina: Oh, jeez. 595 00:29:17,589 --> 00:29:18,990 The nerve on her. 596 00:29:19,057 --> 00:29:20,792 Making it sound like she and he are-- 597 00:29:20,859 --> 00:29:21,860 >> Christine: Okay, but hold on. 598 00:29:21,926 --> 00:29:23,428 It gets worse. 599 00:29:23,495 --> 00:29:26,297 I was able to see from the video that they were at 600 00:29:26,364 --> 00:29:29,767 the jazz lounge, so I went to go find Danny. 601 00:29:29,834 --> 00:29:30,735 >> Nina: And? 602 00:29:30,802 --> 00:29:34,839 >> Christine: And I found Danny with Phyllis, 603 00:29:34,906 --> 00:29:38,076 attached at the lips. 604 00:29:38,143 --> 00:29:39,911 >> Nina: Nah, come on. 605 00:29:39,978 --> 00:29:41,746 Time out. 606 00:29:41,813 --> 00:29:42,847 >> Christine: They were kissing. 607 00:29:42,914 --> 00:29:45,650 Yes. Yes. 608 00:29:45,717 --> 00:29:46,985 >> Nina: Did they see you? 609 00:29:47,051 --> 00:29:50,555 >> Christine: No, I-- I turned around and got out of there. 610 00:29:50,622 --> 00:29:52,891 >> Nina: Okay, let's just take a step back here. 611 00:29:52,957 --> 00:29:54,759 This is Phyllis that we're talking about, 612 00:29:54,826 --> 00:29:55,727 all right? 613 00:29:55,793 --> 00:29:58,930 I mean, she could have staged the whole thing. 614 00:29:58,997 --> 00:30:00,732 It's exactly the kind of thing that she would do. 615 00:30:00,798 --> 00:30:04,035 She would lure you with the video and then kiss on cue. 616 00:30:04,102 --> 00:30:06,137 >> Christine: Okay, and timed it to the exact second 617 00:30:06,204 --> 00:30:07,372 when I walked in the lounge? 618 00:30:07,438 --> 00:30:09,674 >> Nina: Maybe the timing was luck, but I wouldn't put it 619 00:30:09,741 --> 00:30:10,341 past her. 620 00:30:10,408 --> 00:30:12,443 You know how conniving she is. 621 00:30:12,510 --> 00:30:15,146 I mean, she has no shame, zero pride. 622 00:30:15,213 --> 00:30:17,882 I can totally see her throwing herself at Danny 623 00:30:17,949 --> 00:30:20,985 and then making you nuts in the process. 624 00:30:21,052 --> 00:30:24,022 >> Christine: I don't know. 625 00:30:24,088 --> 00:30:25,356 It's an interesting theory. 626 00:30:25,423 --> 00:30:31,462 It's just-- There's just one thing. 627 00:30:31,529 --> 00:30:35,033 You didn't see the way he kissed her back. 628 00:30:40,872 --> 00:30:42,807 >> Lauren: If you're willing to put the time in? 629 00:30:42,874 --> 00:30:45,143 >> Jack: There's nothing I wouldn't do for Nikki. 630 00:30:45,210 --> 00:30:46,844 >> Lauren: I was hoping you'd say that. 631 00:30:46,911 --> 00:30:48,613 I don't think there'd be anyone better. 632 00:30:48,680 --> 00:30:50,181 >> Jack: Yeah, there is one caveat though. 633 00:30:50,248 --> 00:30:52,850 I saw the look she gave you when she left us at the coffeehouse. 634 00:30:52,917 --> 00:30:55,787 She does not want me to know what's going on. 635 00:30:55,853 --> 00:30:57,789 >> Lauren: Well, she's given me no choice. 636 00:30:57,855 --> 00:31:00,358 I mean, she doesn't want Victor worrying, and I can't 637 00:31:00,425 --> 00:31:04,095 imagine that she would reach out to anyone else in AA because of 638 00:31:04,162 --> 00:31:05,663 the terrible guilt she's carrying. 639 00:31:05,730 --> 00:31:07,799 >> Jack: Yeah, but I don't want to jeopardize your very 640 00:31:07,865 --> 00:31:09,033 important relationship with her. 641 00:31:09,100 --> 00:31:11,436 She needs to know she can confide in you. 642 00:31:11,502 --> 00:31:13,905 I don't know how I can offer to help her without bringing you 643 00:31:13,972 --> 00:31:15,206 into it. 644 00:31:15,273 --> 00:31:19,143 >> Lauren: I really appreciate you wanting to protect me. Uh... 645 00:31:19,210 --> 00:31:22,447 So, maybe you ask to spend some time with her 646 00:31:22,513 --> 00:31:24,382 and an opportunity will arise. 647 00:31:24,449 --> 00:31:26,851 >> Jack: Yeah, and given our history, the subject may well 648 00:31:26,918 --> 00:31:30,121 come up on its own. 649 00:31:30,188 --> 00:31:31,656 It's worth a shot. 650 00:31:33,891 --> 00:31:38,229 >> Victor: You know their presentation was very sound. 651 00:31:38,296 --> 00:31:41,332 >> Nikki: Well, that's good. 652 00:31:41,399 --> 00:31:44,202 >> Victor: Well, if you had asked me before if Nicholas and 653 00:31:44,269 --> 00:31:47,505 Adam would get along together and work together, 654 00:31:47,572 --> 00:31:49,374 I would have doubted it, but I'm very pleased 655 00:31:49,440 --> 00:31:52,043 with the outcome so far. 656 00:31:52,110 --> 00:31:53,911 >> Nikki: Well, I've never trusted Adam. 657 00:31:53,978 --> 00:31:57,048 I doubt that I ever will, but if they're getting along, 658 00:31:57,115 --> 00:31:57,982 great. 659 00:31:58,049 --> 00:31:59,250 >> Victor: Yeah. 660 00:31:59,317 --> 00:32:01,786 >> Nikki: I'm more concerned about Victoria. 661 00:32:01,853 --> 00:32:03,321 How did things go with Claire? 662 00:32:03,388 --> 00:32:06,324 Was she able to hold her own against Jordan? 663 00:32:06,391 --> 00:32:09,861 >> Victor: That whole thing has concerned me a lot. 664 00:32:09,927 --> 00:32:13,398 But Victoria thought that it was cathartic for Claire 665 00:32:13,464 --> 00:32:17,201 to meet with her aunt and get this whole sorry subject 666 00:32:17,268 --> 00:32:19,037 done with, you know? 667 00:32:19,103 --> 00:32:21,806 She was happy with the outcome. 668 00:32:21,873 --> 00:32:25,176 >> Nikki: Well, thank God, because things could have gone 669 00:32:25,243 --> 00:32:27,045 a different way. 670 00:32:27,111 --> 00:32:29,147 >> Victor: Oh, yeah. 671 00:32:29,213 --> 00:32:33,451 But I have to say, I trust Victoria's instincts. 672 00:32:33,518 --> 00:32:35,019 She's tough. 673 00:32:35,086 --> 00:32:38,556 She knows what she's doing. 674 00:32:38,623 --> 00:32:41,192 And she'll work it out. 675 00:32:41,259 --> 00:32:46,964 [ phone chimes ] >> Nikki: Oh, it's from Seth. 676 00:32:47,031 --> 00:32:50,168 "Sorry it took so long to get back to you. 677 00:32:50,234 --> 00:32:51,703 Are you okay? 678 00:32:51,769 --> 00:32:54,372 Do you need help?" >> Victor: Wait a minute, 679 00:32:54,439 --> 00:32:55,640 sweetheart. 680 00:32:55,707 --> 00:32:57,675 This the Seth character? 681 00:32:57,742 --> 00:32:58,509 >> Nikki: Yes. 682 00:32:58,576 --> 00:33:00,144 >> Victor: Well, don't answer him. 683 00:33:00,211 --> 00:33:01,279 >> Nikki: Why not? 684 00:33:01,346 --> 00:33:03,915 >> Victor: Sweetheart, if it is true what you're saying, 685 00:33:03,981 --> 00:33:05,616 then he broke his sobriety. 686 00:33:05,683 --> 00:33:07,785 He shouldn't be your sponsor. 687 00:33:07,852 --> 00:33:09,954 Don't be in contact with him. 688 00:33:10,021 --> 00:33:12,557 Call AA, have them find another sponsor for you. 689 00:33:12,623 --> 00:33:14,225 Let them deal with it. 690 00:33:19,197 --> 00:33:22,934 >> Nina: Well, if Danny was into it, uh, 691 00:33:23,000 --> 00:33:25,136 that adds a whole new wrinkle. 692 00:33:25,203 --> 00:33:27,538 >> Christine: Either he's got feelings for Phyllis that he's 693 00:33:27,605 --> 00:33:30,208 having trouble fighting or... 694 00:33:30,274 --> 00:33:35,179 he's so weak that she's got him wrapped around her finger. 695 00:33:35,246 --> 00:33:41,753 Look, either way, I refuse to get hurt again. 696 00:33:41,819 --> 00:33:53,564 So, I'm just gonna end things before I get in any deeper. 697 00:33:53,631 --> 00:33:59,036 >> Phyllis: What's bugging the bug? 698 00:33:59,103 --> 00:34:02,173 >> Danny: You went too far, Phyllis. 699 00:34:02,240 --> 00:34:04,942 >> Phyllis: Excuse me? 700 00:34:05,009 --> 00:34:09,547 >> Danny: Leave me alone and just let me live my life. 701 00:34:09,614 --> 00:34:11,115 >> Phyllis: Danny, come on. 702 00:34:11,182 --> 00:34:12,717 >> Danny: No, we're done. 703 00:34:12,784 --> 00:34:13,985 >> Phyllis: We're done? 704 00:34:14,051 --> 00:34:14,652 Really? 705 00:34:14,719 --> 00:34:16,654 What does that even mean? 706 00:34:16,721 --> 00:34:18,322 We share a son, a granddaughter. 707 00:34:18,389 --> 00:34:19,223 We have a family. 708 00:34:19,290 --> 00:34:21,659 >> Danny: We're nothing. 709 00:34:21,726 --> 00:34:24,228 Not after tonight. 710 00:34:24,295 --> 00:34:26,731 And I wish you the very best. 711 00:34:26,798 --> 00:34:28,699 I sincerely do. 712 00:34:28,766 --> 00:34:32,003 But we have no relationship after tonight. 713 00:34:32,069 --> 00:34:36,007 No, not in any form. 714 00:34:36,073 --> 00:34:39,477 You just might have blown the only future I have 715 00:34:39,544 --> 00:34:40,411 with Christine. 716 00:34:40,478 --> 00:34:42,680 >> Phyllis: Mm. 717 00:34:42,747 --> 00:34:45,416 You wouldn't be so angry if you weren't conflicted. 718 00:34:45,483 --> 00:34:46,784 >> Danny: Enough, okay? 719 00:34:46,851 --> 00:34:48,486 Enough. 720 00:34:48,553 --> 00:34:50,154 Just leave me alone. 721 00:35:08,539 --> 00:35:11,542 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. 722 00:35:11,609 --> 00:35:14,612 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 723 00:35:14,679 --> 00:35:17,682 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 724 00:35:58,389 --> 00:36:01,392 Join us again for "The Young and the Restless."