1 00:00:02,469 --> 00:00:04,738 >> Devon: Five years in and you still have the coolest place 2 00:00:04,804 --> 00:00:07,240 in town, you know that? >> Abby: Oh, well, I have 3 00:00:07,307 --> 00:00:10,343 the best kitchen staff and front of house, so I got very lucky. 4 00:00:10,410 --> 00:00:12,645 >> Devon: I don't think luck has anything to do with it. 5 00:00:12,712 --> 00:00:15,014 You're successful because every aspect of this place 6 00:00:15,081 --> 00:00:17,217 has your touch on it. You've created something 7 00:00:17,283 --> 00:00:19,319 that people want to come back to over and over again. 8 00:00:19,386 --> 00:00:21,454 >> Abby: Well, I like to keep people happy, 9 00:00:21,521 --> 00:00:24,691 customers and staff. >> Devon: And talent is 10 00:00:24,758 --> 00:00:27,327 gold these days, so keeping your employees is also giving you 11 00:00:27,394 --> 00:00:30,063 a competitive advantage. >> Abby: You know, I love 12 00:00:30,130 --> 00:00:33,900 it when you talk business to me. I find it very exciting. 13 00:00:33,967 --> 00:00:35,835 >> Devon: Do you really? >> Abby: Mm-hmm. 14 00:00:35,902 --> 00:00:43,777 Let me show you. >> Devon: Ooh, I think 15 00:00:43,843 --> 00:00:48,381 your appointment just showed up. >> Abby: Awesome. Wish me luck. 16 00:00:48,448 --> 00:00:50,083 >> Devon: You won't need any luck at all. 17 00:00:50,150 --> 00:00:53,586 >> Tessa: Hi, am I too early? >> Abby: Nope, 18 00:00:53,653 --> 00:00:58,425 you are right on time. >> Lauren: Hi. 19 00:00:58,491 --> 00:01:00,427 Is now a good time? >> Jack: No, great time. 20 00:01:00,493 --> 00:01:02,362 Please, thanks. >> Lauren: Yeah, I know 21 00:01:02,429 --> 00:01:04,130 you've been wanting to discuss something with me 22 00:01:04,197 --> 00:01:06,232 in person for a while. I'm sorry for the delay. 23 00:01:06,299 --> 00:01:08,168 I had an unexpected trip to New York. 24 00:01:08,234 --> 00:01:10,003 >> Jack: Not to worry. How are things at Fenmore's? 25 00:01:10,069 --> 00:01:12,739 Beyond the quarterly reports, which, by the way, 26 00:01:12,806 --> 00:01:14,774 were spectacular. >> Lauren: Oh, well, thank you. 27 00:01:14,841 --> 00:01:17,277 Yes, everything is going like clockwork. 28 00:01:17,343 --> 00:01:20,547 Spring One is up, as you know, selling very, very well, and we 29 00:01:20,613 --> 00:01:23,850 have a jump on Fall and Holiday. >> Jack: Well, I'm delighted 30 00:01:23,917 --> 00:01:27,454 to hear that because I have a favor to ask you. 31 00:01:29,656 --> 00:01:32,792 ♪♪♪ 32 00:01:32,859 --> 00:01:39,499 ♪♪♪ 33 00:01:39,566 --> 00:01:45,305 ♪♪♪ 34 00:01:45,371 --> 00:01:51,311 ♪♪♪ 35 00:01:51,377 --> 00:01:55,782 ♪♪♪ 36 00:01:55,849 --> 00:01:59,319 ♪♪♪ 37 00:02:03,623 --> 00:02:06,092 >> Nick: So, according to your P.I., 38 00:02:06,159 --> 00:02:09,095 Jordan did not survive the fire. >> Victor: Correct. 39 00:02:09,162 --> 00:02:11,564 >> Victoria: So, she's dead? >> Victor: Well, possibly. 40 00:02:11,631 --> 00:02:14,767 It's going to take weeks before the authorities will 41 00:02:14,834 --> 00:02:19,072 identify the bodies using DNA. >> Nick: So, what do they know? 42 00:02:19,138 --> 00:02:22,041 >> Victor: Well, of all the inmates, 43 00:02:22,108 --> 00:02:25,345 six are unaccounted for. >> Nick: So, they either haven't 44 00:02:25,411 --> 00:02:28,314 found their bodies yet or they ran off during the chaos. 45 00:02:28,381 --> 00:02:30,483 >> Victor: Yeah. >> Victoria: Jordan 46 00:02:30,550 --> 00:02:32,886 could be one of them. Does Mom know about any of this? 47 00:02:32,952 --> 00:02:36,489 >> Victor: Well, unfortunately, it still upsets me 48 00:02:36,556 --> 00:02:40,560 she saw the news report, and she identified 49 00:02:40,627 --> 00:02:44,998 the name of the prison and it freaked her out. 50 00:02:45,064 --> 00:02:47,834 >> Nick: How could it not? >> Victoria: Are you wishing now 51 00:02:47,901 --> 00:02:50,036 that you had told her yourself when you first found out? 52 00:02:50,103 --> 00:02:52,405 >> Victor: No, no, no. No, that would have upset 53 00:02:52,472 --> 00:02:59,078 her even more, you know? And we just don't know if that 54 00:02:59,145 --> 00:03:01,848 Jordan woman survived or not. >> Nick: Well, there's no 55 00:03:01,915 --> 00:03:05,051 evidence that she's dead either. Which means she could be 56 00:03:05,118 --> 00:03:08,187 hitchhiking her way back to Genoa City as we speak. 57 00:03:08,254 --> 00:03:10,290 >> Victoria: That is a possibility. 58 00:03:10,356 --> 00:03:12,325 Therefore, we have to be on high alert until we 59 00:03:12,392 --> 00:03:14,661 know what's become of her. >> Victor: The thought is too 60 00:03:14,727 --> 00:03:16,829 terrible to contemplate, to be honest with you. 61 00:03:16,896 --> 00:03:19,399 But I assure you that I will do everything in my power 62 00:03:19,465 --> 00:03:22,702 to protect your mother. In fact, I will know wherever 63 00:03:22,769 --> 00:03:31,744 she is every minute of the day. [ phone ringing ] 64 00:03:31,811 --> 00:03:38,851 >> Nikki: Nikki Newman. Hello? Hello? 65 00:03:54,334 --> 00:03:58,504 Oh, thank God. No calls. 66 00:04:08,948 --> 00:04:19,459 [ phone ringing ] Leave me alone! 67 00:04:19,525 --> 00:04:21,527 [ Nikki sobbing ] 68 00:04:32,271 --> 00:04:33,272 >> Abby: Thank you so 69 00:04:33,339 --> 00:04:34,974 much for carving out time to meet with me. 70 00:04:35,041 --> 00:04:36,676 >> Tessa: No, look, sure, of course. 71 00:04:36,743 --> 00:04:38,645 >> Devon: How's, uh, how's Aria been and her hearing aids? 72 00:04:38,711 --> 00:04:40,613 >> Tessa: Oh, she's doing so well. 73 00:04:40,680 --> 00:04:42,582 I mean, it's changed her whole world. 74 00:04:42,649 --> 00:04:44,751 I mean, she's so much more curious and engaged now. 75 00:04:44,817 --> 00:04:47,053 >> Devon: I'm sure less cranky. >> Tessa: Yeah. 76 00:04:47,120 --> 00:04:48,921 >> Abby: Oh, that's awesome. I'm sure 77 00:04:48,988 --> 00:04:50,757 you and Mariah are so thrilled. >> Tessa: Yeah, beyond. 78 00:04:50,823 --> 00:04:52,558 Thank you. Thank you for asking. >> Devon: Of course. 79 00:04:52,625 --> 00:04:54,727 Well, I'll leave you both to it and I'll come back by 80 00:04:54,794 --> 00:04:56,362 for an update. >> Abby: Perfect. 81 00:04:56,429 --> 00:04:57,797 >> Devon: Love you. >> Abby: Love you. 82 00:04:57,864 --> 00:04:59,599 >> Devon: Tell Mariah hello. >> Tessa: Oh, I will. 83 00:04:59,666 --> 00:05:01,067 Bye, Devon. >> Devon: See you. 84 00:05:01,134 --> 00:05:03,036 >> Abby: Please, have a seat. >> Tessa: Okay. 85 00:05:03,102 --> 00:05:07,173 Well, I have to say I was curious by your invitation, 86 00:05:07,240 --> 00:05:10,443 but now I'm even more intrigued. >> Abby: Oh? 87 00:05:10,510 --> 00:05:12,612 >> Tessa: Well, it's so nice to spend time with you. 88 00:05:12,679 --> 00:05:14,781 We don't really get to do that very much lately. 89 00:05:14,847 --> 00:05:17,083 But I was surprised that you wanted to meet with 90 00:05:17,150 --> 00:05:22,321 just me and not Mariah. Which means that this 91 00:05:22,388 --> 00:05:25,825 isn't entirely social. Unless I'm wrong. 92 00:05:25,892 --> 00:05:27,960 >> Abby: How are things at Marchetti? 93 00:05:28,027 --> 00:05:30,730 Are you still modeling for them? >> Tessa: Uh, yeah. 94 00:05:30,797 --> 00:05:34,567 It's been a little slow lately. >> Abby: Oh, is that typical? 95 00:05:34,634 --> 00:05:37,937 >> Tessa: Yeah, I mean, fashion marketing is pretty cyclical. 96 00:05:38,004 --> 00:05:40,440 We already did all the digital and media 97 00:05:40,506 --> 00:05:43,743 work for the spring line. So, you know, there's 98 00:05:43,810 --> 00:05:46,379 not much going on at the moment. >> Abby: So, it's not 99 00:05:46,446 --> 00:05:49,015 a full-time commitment? >> Tessa: No. 100 00:05:49,082 --> 00:05:53,086 Uh, I would say it's more sporadic. 101 00:05:53,152 --> 00:05:55,955 Does that have something to do with why I'm here? 102 00:05:56,022 --> 00:06:00,326 >> Abby: I have a proposition for you. 103 00:06:29,222 --> 00:06:34,527 [ phone ringing ] >> Victor: Yes? 104 00:06:37,463 --> 00:06:44,470 Was she driving or what? A ride share? 105 00:06:44,537 --> 00:06:49,842 What are you talking about? Have her followed, all right? 106 00:06:49,909 --> 00:06:53,379 As we discussed, discreetly. I want to know 107 00:06:53,446 --> 00:06:55,882 where she ends up. Is that clear? 108 00:06:55,948 --> 00:06:58,484 >> Lauren: I mean, I knew she was struggling. 109 00:06:58,551 --> 00:07:01,154 I-- I just hoped that she was doing better. 110 00:07:01,220 --> 00:07:03,656 >> Jack: Well, things are improving, I think. 111 00:07:03,723 --> 00:07:06,759 She's reaching out to me now sooner, you know, 112 00:07:06,826 --> 00:07:10,029 after the first drink. And sometimes, before she 113 00:07:10,096 --> 00:07:13,166 succumbs to the urge. >> Lauren: Well, I would 114 00:07:13,232 --> 00:07:15,001 call that progress. >> Jack: Yeah, it is. 115 00:07:15,067 --> 00:07:17,770 Only now at work, she has a predicament 116 00:07:17,837 --> 00:07:21,207 that could go all wrong. >> Lauren: What's going on? 117 00:07:21,274 --> 00:07:23,743 >> Jack: Well, she doesn't have a permanent assistant. 118 00:07:23,810 --> 00:07:26,312 She never replaced Claire, and Audra Charles has 119 00:07:26,379 --> 00:07:29,415 now left Newman Media. >> Lauren: That was fast. 120 00:07:29,482 --> 00:07:31,651 What happened? >> Jack: A story 121 00:07:31,717 --> 00:07:34,320 for another day. In the meantime, Nikki is having 122 00:07:34,387 --> 00:07:37,156 a bit of a tailspin. She's without support, 123 00:07:37,223 --> 00:07:39,959 taken on an awful lot at exactly the wrong time. 124 00:07:40,026 --> 00:07:44,964 She wants to appear her normal, competent self, and I worry that 125 00:07:45,031 --> 00:07:48,034 the stress of trying to run a fast-moving 126 00:07:48,100 --> 00:07:52,738 division on her own while she's fighting her addiction 127 00:07:52,805 --> 00:07:56,409 is a recipe for disaster. >> Lauren: That's untenable. 128 00:07:56,475 --> 00:07:59,512 I mean, but thank goodness, Newman, I mean, they can hire 129 00:07:59,579 --> 00:08:01,848 the best in the business. >> Jack: Right now, 130 00:08:01,914 --> 00:08:05,952 trust is paramount with Nikki. And just some comfort 131 00:08:06,018 --> 00:08:08,788 in her daily duties. >> Lauren: So, what's 132 00:08:08,855 --> 00:08:11,591 the solution? >> Jack: She needs someone who 133 00:08:11,657 --> 00:08:14,293 knows the cast of characters, who doesn't need to be 134 00:08:14,360 --> 00:08:17,163 brought up to speed. Someone with kindness 135 00:08:17,230 --> 00:08:21,767 and discretion without being a pushover, without 136 00:08:21,834 --> 00:08:24,804 being easily snowed. And somebody who understands 137 00:08:24,871 --> 00:08:27,740 it's a temporary job just until Nikki can get 138 00:08:27,807 --> 00:08:30,376 control of her life again. >> Lauren: Well, 139 00:08:30,443 --> 00:08:33,746 that's quite a wish list. But it's doable, I mean, 140 00:08:33,813 --> 00:08:36,515 for Nikki's sake. >> Jack: I agree. 141 00:08:36,582 --> 00:08:39,685 And here's where my favor comes in. 142 00:08:39,752 --> 00:08:44,190 Would you consider having your staff temporarily run Fenmore's 143 00:08:44,257 --> 00:08:46,926 while you step in to help Nikki? 144 00:08:55,034 --> 00:08:56,903 >> Victoria: So that's everything that Dad told 145 00:08:56,969 --> 00:08:59,071 us about the fire and 146 00:08:59,138 --> 00:09:02,909 about Jordan's status. >> Cole: Well, that's pretty 147 00:09:02,975 --> 00:09:07,313 close to what I found out. >> Victoria: Now what? 148 00:09:07,380 --> 00:09:09,715 >> Cole: I spoke to Claire's therapist. 149 00:09:09,782 --> 00:09:12,585 So far, she hasn't been told anything about what happened 150 00:09:12,652 --> 00:09:15,655 at the prison or that Jordan might be out there. 151 00:09:15,721 --> 00:09:18,090 >> Victoria: I guess that's good. 152 00:09:18,157 --> 00:09:20,393 >> Cole: I assume you want to protect her. 153 00:09:20,459 --> 00:09:24,230 Keep the news from her in case it could cause another setback. 154 00:09:24,297 --> 00:09:26,666 >> Victoria: I take it you don't agree? 155 00:09:26,732 --> 00:09:28,801 >> Cole: Well, with the sentiment, I do. 156 00:09:28,868 --> 00:09:31,904 >> Victoria: But you think that Claire should know. 157 00:09:31,971 --> 00:09:34,440 >> Cole: I think that Claire is stronger. 158 00:09:34,507 --> 00:09:39,512 She's wanting some agency, some-- some control 159 00:09:39,578 --> 00:09:42,848 over her recovery. This is all just an illusion 160 00:09:42,915 --> 00:09:45,551 if we don't respect her right to know the truth. 161 00:09:45,618 --> 00:09:50,156 She has to know the facts that her aunt could 162 00:09:50,222 --> 00:09:54,393 possibly be on the loose again or maybe even dead. 163 00:09:54,460 --> 00:09:58,497 >> Victoria: You're right. My gut instinct was to 164 00:09:58,564 --> 00:10:00,666 keep her in the dark for as long as possible, 165 00:10:00,733 --> 00:10:03,402 but that's just not practical. It's not fair to her at all. 166 00:10:03,469 --> 00:10:06,272 I mean, this is a national breaking story. 167 00:10:06,339 --> 00:10:09,442 Claire could go to watch the news in the common room 168 00:10:09,508 --> 00:10:12,211 and she could put it together for herself, I suppose. 169 00:10:12,278 --> 00:10:15,982 >> Cole: I'm sure she would. >> Victoria: Being hit with this 170 00:10:16,048 --> 00:10:18,617 kind of news while you're all alone, I mean, it would just 171 00:10:18,684 --> 00:10:21,420 make everything worse. I think Claire needs to know. 172 00:10:21,487 --> 00:10:23,990 >> Cole: She needs to hear it from both of us. 173 00:10:24,056 --> 00:10:26,993 All right? Because we're finally, I mean, 174 00:10:27,059 --> 00:10:31,530 slowly, we've earned her trust. Right? 175 00:10:31,597 --> 00:10:33,532 >> Victoria: Right. >> Cole: I think that lying to 176 00:10:33,599 --> 00:10:38,738 her now undoes everything that we've accomplished so far. 177 00:10:38,804 --> 00:10:42,308 >> Victoria: You're right. We'll both be there for her 178 00:10:42,375 --> 00:10:45,411 to support her when she finds out about it. 179 00:10:45,478 --> 00:10:48,114 And even if Jordan isn't a danger, I mean, 180 00:10:48,180 --> 00:10:51,617 she needs to know that we would never keep anything from her. 181 00:10:51,684 --> 00:10:55,388 And she needs to be able to be aware and to have her guard up. 182 00:10:55,454 --> 00:10:59,859 >> Cole: And know one thing. That woman will never 183 00:10:59,925 --> 00:11:03,729 hurt our daughter again. Not as long as there's 184 00:11:03,796 --> 00:11:09,902 breath in my body. >> Lauren: Well, first, 185 00:11:09,969 --> 00:11:13,506 thank you for your faith in me. Thinking that I could just 186 00:11:13,572 --> 00:11:17,276 parachute into this very unfamiliar situation. 187 00:11:17,343 --> 00:11:19,178 >> Jack: Well, of course you could. 188 00:11:19,245 --> 00:11:20,946 You're a pro. You're a successful 189 00:11:21,013 --> 00:11:22,882 businesswoman with years of experience. 190 00:11:22,948 --> 00:11:24,517 >> Lauren: But not in the media world. 191 00:11:24,583 --> 00:11:26,519 >> Jack: Yeah, but you know the corporate world. 192 00:11:26,585 --> 00:11:29,488 You wouldn't be producing news or editing publications. 193 00:11:29,555 --> 00:11:35,294 You'd be a backup for Nikki on negotiations, contracts. 194 00:11:35,361 --> 00:11:37,696 You know, internal stuff. Stuff you've been 195 00:11:37,763 --> 00:11:41,267 dealing with already. >> Lauren: I-- I-- I just don't 196 00:11:41,333 --> 00:11:43,002 think I'm the right person for this. 197 00:11:43,069 --> 00:11:45,137 >> Jack: Nikki needs someone she can count on. 198 00:11:45,204 --> 00:11:47,907 I would do this myself if she weren't so adamant that 199 00:11:47,973 --> 00:11:51,710 Victor not know I am involved. >> Lauren: Wait, even as 200 00:11:51,777 --> 00:11:54,013 her A.A. sponsor? >> Jack: In any way at all. 201 00:11:54,080 --> 00:11:55,915 Believe me, I disagree with all of it, 202 00:11:55,981 --> 00:11:58,084 but I can't seem to convince her her to allow Victor 203 00:11:58,150 --> 00:12:00,086 into our arrangement. And you know what? 204 00:12:00,152 --> 00:12:02,054 Even if he knew, he's not going to let me 205 00:12:02,121 --> 00:12:03,756 anywhere near a division of Newman Enterprises. 206 00:12:03,823 --> 00:12:05,724 >> Lauren: Well, if he's not going to let you, 207 00:12:05,791 --> 00:12:07,860 how is he going to let me? >> Jack: Well, I can 208 00:12:07,927 --> 00:12:10,796 give you a few reasons. I think he's fond of you. 209 00:12:10,863 --> 00:12:12,898 You've never been married to Nikki 210 00:12:12,965 --> 00:12:16,035 and you've never been his sworn enemy for years on end. 211 00:12:16,102 --> 00:12:18,537 >> Lauren: Well, that's true. You got me there. 212 00:12:18,604 --> 00:12:21,173 >> Jack: You're tough and you know what she's up against. 213 00:12:21,240 --> 00:12:23,309 Look, if you'd agree to this, I'm sure Victor 214 00:12:23,375 --> 00:12:25,244 would not object. >> Lauren: You've really 215 00:12:25,311 --> 00:12:28,047 thought this through. >> Jack: I can't help being 216 00:12:28,114 --> 00:12:31,851 protective, of both of you. >> Lauren: And that means 217 00:12:31,917 --> 00:12:37,323 more to me than I can say. You know, I've been blessed 218 00:12:37,389 --> 00:12:42,061 with a very incredible management team who's 219 00:12:42,128 --> 00:12:46,665 excellent at day-to-day, so I could step in for 220 00:12:46,732 --> 00:12:49,401 a little bit and still be available for the big things. 221 00:12:49,468 --> 00:12:51,570 >> Jack: Is this sounding like a yes? 222 00:12:51,637 --> 00:12:54,039 >> Lauren: Oh, well, I need to know how Nikki feels. 223 00:12:54,106 --> 00:12:56,909 Have you even run this by her? I mean, is she going to be 224 00:12:56,976 --> 00:13:01,046 amenable or is she going to see this for what it really is? 225 00:13:01,113 --> 00:13:06,452 Me watching her to make sure she doesn't take that first drink. 226 00:13:51,297 --> 00:13:57,703 [ phone ringing ] >> Victor: Yes. 227 00:13:57,770 --> 00:14:03,542 What's the name of the place? The Empty Glass Lounge? 228 00:14:03,609 --> 00:14:07,446 Wait a minute, I think I know where that is. 229 00:14:07,513 --> 00:14:09,515 You stay there. I'm on my way. 230 00:14:22,161 --> 00:14:25,331 >> Nick: Where are we with the Emerson contracts? 231 00:14:25,397 --> 00:14:27,299 >> Adam: We're in good shape. 232 00:14:27,366 --> 00:14:30,369 Legal is going over them one last time and then we'll be 233 00:14:30,436 --> 00:14:32,471 ready to get signatures. >> Nick: Great. 234 00:14:32,538 --> 00:14:35,574 Sounds like this acquisition is going to close in record time, 235 00:14:35,641 --> 00:14:41,480 which will of course please the old man. 236 00:14:41,547 --> 00:14:45,084 Adam. >> Adam: Hm? 237 00:14:45,150 --> 00:14:49,622 >> Nick: What's your deal? You've been distracted all day. 238 00:14:49,688 --> 00:14:54,460 >> Adam: Just personal stuff. Which I doubt you're interested 239 00:14:54,526 --> 00:14:56,762 in since you've made it clear you want to keep things 240 00:14:56,829 --> 00:15:01,100 between us strictly business. >> Nick: Yeah, I just said that 241 00:15:01,166 --> 00:15:04,770 to prevent us from falling back into old patterns. 242 00:15:04,837 --> 00:15:07,706 >> Adam: Well, so far so good. Where do you want to start next? 243 00:15:07,773 --> 00:15:10,876 Do you want to talk about the H.R. reorg? 244 00:15:10,943 --> 00:15:13,679 >> Nick: I think I'd rather talk about what's bothering you. 245 00:15:13,746 --> 00:15:17,116 [ Adam sighing ] >> Adam: Nick, come on. 246 00:15:17,182 --> 00:15:20,052 >> Nick: If you are having problems in your personal life, 247 00:15:20,119 --> 00:15:24,490 it's bound to affect your work performance, 248 00:15:24,556 --> 00:15:28,727 like it is right now. Adam, things have been 249 00:15:28,794 --> 00:15:30,796 going great around here. I would prefer to keep 250 00:15:30,863 --> 00:15:34,433 you in that good place. So, if there's something 251 00:15:34,500 --> 00:15:38,671 bothering you or anything you want to get off your chest, 252 00:15:38,737 --> 00:15:40,873 let's talk about it. You will get no judgment 253 00:15:40,939 --> 00:15:47,446 from me. >> Adam: Okay. 254 00:15:47,513 --> 00:15:52,751 But don't say I didn't warn you. [ knock on door ] 255 00:15:52,818 --> 00:15:56,422 >> Claire: Come in. >> Victoria: Hi there. 256 00:15:56,488 --> 00:15:58,290 >> Claire: Hey. >> Cole: Hey. 257 00:15:58,357 --> 00:16:01,927 I hope we're not interrupting? >> Claire: Not at all. 258 00:16:01,994 --> 00:16:05,898 I am supposed to write down all of my thoughts and hopes and 259 00:16:05,964 --> 00:16:09,601 anxieties in my therapy journal to process trauma and 260 00:16:09,668 --> 00:16:14,106 create a sense of control. It's nice to see you. 261 00:16:14,173 --> 00:16:15,874 >> Victoria: It's good to see you. 262 00:16:15,941 --> 00:16:18,143 >> Cole: Yeah. So, how's it going? 263 00:16:18,210 --> 00:16:22,314 >> Claire: Overall, a little better, I think. 264 00:16:22,381 --> 00:16:27,619 I worked through some stuff in group this morning. 265 00:16:27,686 --> 00:16:30,022 Usually, I don't say much, but for some reason, 266 00:16:30,089 --> 00:16:32,491 I felt more talkative today. >> Victoria: That's-- 267 00:16:32,558 --> 00:16:35,861 that's wonderful. Whenever I get upset, 268 00:16:35,928 --> 00:16:40,099 I find that it's very helpful to talk things through. 269 00:16:40,165 --> 00:16:43,001 >> Claire: It's-- Okay, this isn't just a regular visit. 270 00:16:43,068 --> 00:16:47,840 Something's going on with you two. What is it? 271 00:16:47,906 --> 00:16:51,577 >> Victoria: Claire, maybe you should sit down. 272 00:16:51,643 --> 00:16:57,149 >> Claire: Okay. >> Cole: There's no good way to 273 00:16:57,216 --> 00:17:01,353 ease into this, so I'll just start with what we know. 274 00:17:01,420 --> 00:17:06,091 There was a fire at South Coast Women's Prison. 275 00:17:06,158 --> 00:17:08,427 >> Claire: In Oregon, where Jordan's being held? 276 00:17:08,494 --> 00:17:11,964 >> Cole: A number of the inmates perished, 277 00:17:12,030 --> 00:17:16,535 but have yet to be identified. Most survived, and Jordan 278 00:17:16,602 --> 00:17:20,272 wasn't among that group. And there's a handful 279 00:17:20,339 --> 00:17:23,041 that are missing. >> Claire: Missing? 280 00:17:23,108 --> 00:17:26,979 Which means what exactly? >> Victoria: That they 281 00:17:27,045 --> 00:17:29,148 may have escaped. >> Cole: It's only 282 00:17:29,214 --> 00:17:32,351 been a couple of days, and things are still in flux. 283 00:17:32,418 --> 00:17:34,787 The authorities are investigating. 284 00:17:34,853 --> 00:17:37,022 >> Claire: Oh, my God. >> Cole: So listen, 285 00:17:37,089 --> 00:17:41,093 we know this is a shock, but there's no confirmation 286 00:17:41,160 --> 00:17:43,962 of anything as of yet. >> Victoria: We just-- We wanted 287 00:17:44,029 --> 00:17:47,499 you to hear it from us first. >> Claire: What are 288 00:17:47,566 --> 00:17:50,602 the odds Jordan escaped? >> Cole: I think that we 289 00:17:50,669 --> 00:17:56,375 should be prepared for anything. [ Claire sighing ] 290 00:17:56,442 --> 00:18:00,679 >> Victoria: What is it? >> Claire: You've thought 291 00:18:00,746 --> 00:18:06,385 of it already, right? Jordan could have set the fire. 292 00:18:06,452 --> 00:18:09,922 I remember she told me more than once that in an 293 00:18:09,988 --> 00:18:15,394 emergency, fire could be the ultimate distraction. 294 00:18:22,901 --> 00:18:25,971 >> Jack: You'd be doing a lot more than watching over Nikki. 295 00:18:26,038 --> 00:18:29,341 Look, she knows I have been looking for someone 296 00:18:29,408 --> 00:18:32,411 to be her COO. She just doesn't know that it 297 00:18:32,478 --> 00:18:35,747 was you. >> Lauren: I see. 298 00:18:35,814 --> 00:18:38,951 >> Jack: Look, she needs a right hand that she can depend on. 299 00:18:39,017 --> 00:18:41,019 And she would be thrilled if she has a friend 300 00:18:41,086 --> 00:18:46,225 she can truly trust. >> Lauren: Well, it would 301 00:18:46,291 --> 00:18:50,095 be a fresh challenge. And I would hope that 302 00:18:50,162 --> 00:18:52,798 if Fen needed help, that it wouldn't be turned down. 303 00:18:52,865 --> 00:18:55,234 And like you said, it's just temporary. 304 00:18:55,300 --> 00:18:57,169 I mean, I certainly wouldn't walk away 305 00:18:57,236 --> 00:18:59,071 from Fenmore's completely. >> Jack: In terms of schedule, 306 00:18:59,137 --> 00:19:00,706 we could accommodate just about anything. 307 00:19:00,772 --> 00:19:05,711 [ Lauren chuckling ] >> Lauren: All right. I'm in. 308 00:19:05,777 --> 00:19:08,313 >> Jack: Wonderful. Let me get in touch with 309 00:19:08,380 --> 00:19:12,951 Nikki and set up a meeting. Thank you. 310 00:19:30,335 --> 00:19:34,573 >> Victor: Excuse me. By chance, have you seen a woman 311 00:19:34,640 --> 00:19:38,510 about 5'6", blonde, blue eyes? 312 00:19:38,577 --> 00:19:41,480 >> Bartender: What's your question? 313 00:19:41,547 --> 00:19:43,849 >> Victor: My question is, have you seen her and 314 00:19:43,916 --> 00:19:47,719 has she been drinking? >> Bartender: Look around. 315 00:19:47,786 --> 00:19:51,123 The folks who come here, they value their privacy. 316 00:19:51,189 --> 00:20:01,433 >> Victor: Really? All right. Um, will this help? 317 00:20:16,048 --> 00:20:17,783 >> Abby: If all goes as planned, 318 00:20:17,849 --> 00:20:20,719 I will be joining the board at Chancellor-Winters. 319 00:20:20,786 --> 00:20:23,288 Jill has already approved the vote and Devon 320 00:20:23,355 --> 00:20:25,791 doesn't see any issues, so I'm as good as in. 321 00:20:25,857 --> 00:20:28,827 And I would like to be as involved their day to day 322 00:20:28,894 --> 00:20:31,463 as they will let me be. Especially since Tucker is 323 00:20:31,530 --> 00:20:34,366 a loose cannon and they need all the help that they can get. 324 00:20:34,433 --> 00:20:38,737 Which means I will need someone here as the day manager. 325 00:20:38,804 --> 00:20:41,607 And since you've already worked here and you know how things 326 00:20:41,673 --> 00:20:45,010 operate, I was wondering if you would be interested. 327 00:20:45,077 --> 00:20:49,448 >> Tessa: Oh, uh, wow. I haven't done 328 00:20:49,514 --> 00:20:51,850 a lot of managing. >> Abby: But you're 329 00:20:51,917 --> 00:20:54,019 a problem solver and you're great with people. 330 00:20:54,086 --> 00:20:56,989 And you know so many of our regulars that you could really 331 00:20:57,055 --> 00:20:59,157 give it that personal touch. I think you would be 332 00:20:59,224 --> 00:21:01,326 perfect for the job. >> Tessa: Wow. 333 00:21:01,393 --> 00:21:03,862 I mean, I will need to think it over and just 334 00:21:03,929 --> 00:21:06,131 talk to Mariah about it. >> Abby: Of course. 335 00:21:06,198 --> 00:21:09,534 >> Tessa: I am curious though. You're a successful 336 00:21:09,601 --> 00:21:11,937 entrepreneur. You created something fun 337 00:21:12,004 --> 00:21:13,872 and lively. Do you really want to 338 00:21:13,939 --> 00:21:16,708 go back to the office? >> Abby: Honestly, I've been 339 00:21:16,775 --> 00:21:19,611 feeling a little restless. This place is such 340 00:21:19,678 --> 00:21:21,980 a well-oiled machine. It doesn't really need me 341 00:21:22,047 --> 00:21:25,484 here as much as it used to. And I thought about maybe 342 00:21:25,550 --> 00:21:28,687 opening another restaurant. But when Devon and I talked 343 00:21:28,754 --> 00:21:31,757 about me joining the board, I don't know, 344 00:21:31,823 --> 00:21:36,495 it made me very excited. So, how soon can you 345 00:21:36,561 --> 00:21:40,198 give me an answer? >> Tessa: Tomorrow. 346 00:21:40,265 --> 00:21:44,836 You know, I'm feeling excited about this idea as well. 347 00:21:44,903 --> 00:21:48,974 >> Adam: You know, Connor found this school on 348 00:21:49,041 --> 00:21:52,210 his own and he came to us, wanting to be around kids 349 00:21:52,277 --> 00:21:56,114 with similar issues, as well as putting some distance 350 00:21:56,181 --> 00:22:00,452 between himself and Genoa City, where his parents aren't 351 00:22:00,519 --> 00:22:03,722 celebrities of the exact wrong kind. 352 00:22:03,789 --> 00:22:08,260 >> Nick: So much pressure to conform at that age. 353 00:22:08,326 --> 00:22:11,697 >> Adam: Yeah, well, Connor was doing well at first. 354 00:22:11,763 --> 00:22:14,766 I mean, just a sense of relief of starting fresh. 355 00:22:14,833 --> 00:22:17,235 You know, not being the odd kid out anymore. 356 00:22:17,302 --> 00:22:20,739 But as time has gone on, even though he's happier, 357 00:22:20,806 --> 00:22:24,643 he's struggling in school. He's drifting in class. 358 00:22:24,710 --> 00:22:28,880 He has trouble focusing. And his schoolwork is suffering. 359 00:22:28,947 --> 00:22:31,850 I mean, it seems to be a learning difference. 360 00:22:31,917 --> 00:22:33,919 They think maybe it's a processing disorder, 361 00:22:33,985 --> 00:22:39,124 but nobody knows anything yet. >> Nick: Is it serious? 362 00:22:39,191 --> 00:22:43,662 >> Adam: It's serious enough. >> Nick: Sorry to hear that, 363 00:22:43,729 --> 00:22:48,700 Adam. Sorry, man. Well, I guess my question is, 364 00:22:48,767 --> 00:22:50,902 what do you want? Or what do you think 365 00:22:50,969 --> 00:22:55,240 should be done? >> Adam: I was angry at first. 366 00:22:55,307 --> 00:22:57,409 At the teachers. At the school. 367 00:22:57,476 --> 00:23:00,445 You know, I was ready to go down there and raise some hell. 368 00:23:00,512 --> 00:23:07,285 But Sally and, uh, Chelsea, they calmed me down. 369 00:23:07,352 --> 00:23:10,589 >> Nick: Yeah, they are good at that. 370 00:23:10,655 --> 00:23:13,358 >> Adam: Well, they see things the way that you do. 371 00:23:13,425 --> 00:23:15,594 You know, we gotta have faith in the school. 372 00:23:15,660 --> 00:23:17,996 And in Connor, and he's gotta have a sense of control 373 00:23:18,063 --> 00:23:20,332 on how to handle this. And he's gotta know that we're 374 00:23:20,398 --> 00:23:23,535 gonna work together as a team. >> Nick: Well, for Connor's 375 00:23:23,602 --> 00:23:27,105 sake, I'm really glad you listened. Shows a lot of growth 376 00:23:27,172 --> 00:23:29,741 on your part, Adam. You know, the fact that you were 377 00:23:29,808 --> 00:23:33,779 willing to listen to Chelsea and Sally and take their advice. 378 00:23:33,845 --> 00:23:36,515 >> Adam: Yeah, well, I guess it's something new for me. 379 00:23:36,581 --> 00:23:40,318 Putting my own feelings on hold for Connor. 380 00:23:40,385 --> 00:23:43,221 >> Nick: Yeah, it's a tall order when your kid's in pain. 381 00:23:43,288 --> 00:23:45,490 Even when it's the best thing for him. 382 00:23:45,557 --> 00:23:49,728 Sometimes, the only thing you can do is just get in 383 00:23:49,795 --> 00:23:52,798 the car, go for a drive. Somewhere where you can scream 384 00:23:52,864 --> 00:23:57,202 your head off without, you know, causing any more problems. 385 00:23:57,269 --> 00:23:59,638 >> Adam: Well, thank you for saying that. 386 00:23:59,704 --> 00:24:06,178 >> Nick: I've been there a time or two. 387 00:24:06,244 --> 00:24:10,482 >> Adam: I think that part of the reason I overreact 388 00:24:10,549 --> 00:24:15,687 is because there's um, there's a particular kind of loneliness 389 00:24:15,754 --> 00:24:20,392 when you feel ashamed of how you feel or just who you are. 390 00:24:20,458 --> 00:24:22,727 You know, I've felt like that for most of my life, 391 00:24:22,794 --> 00:24:25,864 and I never wanted Connor to have a second of that. 392 00:24:25,931 --> 00:24:28,466 And there's times that I still feel that way, but Connor 393 00:24:28,533 --> 00:24:34,306 deserves to be at peace with himself more than I ever could. 394 00:24:37,843 --> 00:24:40,412 >> Cole: Did it seem like Jordan was just talking when she 395 00:24:40,478 --> 00:24:43,615 said that, or does she have a history of arson? 396 00:24:43,682 --> 00:24:46,117 >> Claire: I have no idea. I never asked. 397 00:24:46,184 --> 00:24:49,354 But she said a lot of disturbing things that I wish she'd 398 00:24:49,421 --> 00:24:52,724 never put in my head. This? 399 00:24:52,791 --> 00:24:57,662 I wouldn't put it past her. Huge fire. Complete chaos. 400 00:24:57,729 --> 00:25:01,366 She wouldn't hesitate. She'd be proud of herself. 401 00:25:01,433 --> 00:25:03,702 >> Victoria: Well, even if she was involved in the fire 402 00:25:03,768 --> 00:25:07,772 somehow or used it to her advantage to escape, she's never 403 00:25:07,839 --> 00:25:10,475 coming near you again. >> Cole: Listen, we're 404 00:25:10,542 --> 00:25:14,312 gonna do whatever is necessary to keep you safe. 405 00:25:14,379 --> 00:25:18,116 >> Claire: You've said those words before. 406 00:25:18,183 --> 00:25:21,086 And I thought they were just that, words. 407 00:25:21,152 --> 00:25:27,692 But I'm starting to feel that you really care. 408 00:25:27,759 --> 00:25:30,695 You want to protect me. >> Victoria: You can absolutely 409 00:25:30,762 --> 00:25:33,899 trust that feeling, Claire. Because it's true. 410 00:25:33,965 --> 00:25:36,968 We care about you so much. >> Cole: And as your father, 411 00:25:37,035 --> 00:25:41,740 it's my job to keep you safe. You know, you went long enough 412 00:25:41,806 --> 00:25:44,976 without having anyone there to take care of you. 413 00:25:45,043 --> 00:25:48,546 And I don't want you to ever be afraid again. 414 00:25:48,613 --> 00:25:52,250 >> Claire: I'm not scared of Jordan. I'm... 415 00:25:52,317 --> 00:25:56,788 angry, mostly. And filled with disgust, 416 00:25:56,855 --> 00:25:59,457 anytime I think of her. >> Victoria: Well, 417 00:25:59,524 --> 00:26:03,228 that's-- that's good. I mean, that is a good 418 00:26:03,295 --> 00:26:07,866 step in the healing process. >> Claire: How's Nikki 419 00:26:07,933 --> 00:26:11,569 taking the news that Jordan might have escaped? 420 00:26:42,834 --> 00:26:45,103 >> Lauren: All right, well, let me know when Nikki wants to meet 421 00:26:45,170 --> 00:26:48,106 and I will clear my calendar. >> Jack: I can't 422 00:26:48,173 --> 00:26:51,176 thank you enough. >> Lauren: You already did. 423 00:26:51,242 --> 00:26:53,912 The day that I told you that I was over my head and 424 00:26:53,979 --> 00:26:57,682 I needed help, you stepped in without hesitation. 425 00:26:57,749 --> 00:27:00,685 And you became Nikki's sponsor. And that, my friend, 426 00:27:00,752 --> 00:27:03,221 is a big commitment. >> Jack: It's what we 427 00:27:03,288 --> 00:27:06,224 do for the people we love. >> Lauren: That's true. 428 00:27:15,500 --> 00:27:19,004 >> Jack: Oh boy. >> Lauren: What is it? 429 00:27:19,070 --> 00:27:24,109 >> Jack: Nikki. >> Lauren: "Call Victor. 430 00:27:24,175 --> 00:27:29,014 Loot--" Oh. "Lure him someplace to meet. 431 00:27:29,080 --> 00:27:32,751 As soon as possible. Please." >> Jack: Her texts are 432 00:27:32,817 --> 00:27:36,688 normally letter-perfect. >> Lauren: She's been drinking. 433 00:27:36,755 --> 00:27:39,090 >> Jack: Oh, she is officially drunk and 434 00:27:39,157 --> 00:27:41,693 asking me to rescue her. >> Lauren: Enable her 435 00:27:41,760 --> 00:27:44,329 is more like it. >> Jack: Ah, what a mess. 436 00:27:44,396 --> 00:27:46,364 >> Lauren: So what are you going to do? 437 00:27:46,431 --> 00:27:50,235 >> Jack: It appears she's left me little choice. 438 00:27:50,301 --> 00:27:54,672 >> Adam: Look, I know that I-- I brought that on myself. 439 00:27:54,739 --> 00:27:58,009 Feeling like I'm not a Newman, that I don't belong. 440 00:27:58,076 --> 00:28:02,781 So please don't take that as an attack on you or Victoria. 441 00:28:02,847 --> 00:28:06,217 >> Nick: I won't. >> Adam: You have been 442 00:28:06,284 --> 00:28:08,153 making a real effort to give me a second chance 443 00:28:08,219 --> 00:28:11,156 and it means a lot. >> Nick: Well, Adam, you've been 444 00:28:11,222 --> 00:28:16,561 making an effort too. So, we're even. 445 00:28:16,628 --> 00:28:21,499 >> Adam: There's something else that I've noticed is, 446 00:28:21,566 --> 00:28:24,736 when you're watching your own child fight a battle against 447 00:28:24,803 --> 00:28:27,505 something difficult like this. You know, when you know that 448 00:28:27,572 --> 00:28:31,142 you're powerless to fix it for them, it forces you to 449 00:28:31,209 --> 00:28:37,449 take on a new perspective. >> Nick: Yeah, 100%, you know. 450 00:28:37,515 --> 00:28:40,151 Each and every one of my kids has put me through 451 00:28:40,218 --> 00:28:44,255 the wringer at some point. Whether it was, uh, you know, 452 00:28:44,322 --> 00:28:50,628 serious scrapes with the law or underage drinking. 453 00:28:50,695 --> 00:28:56,101 Or car wrecks. Or just, you know, 454 00:28:56,167 --> 00:29:00,038 shady companions being involved in a relationship where I knew 455 00:29:00,105 --> 00:29:03,341 it was going to be a disaster. They have all been involved 456 00:29:03,408 --> 00:29:05,343 in stuff where I knew they were going to get hurt 457 00:29:05,410 --> 00:29:07,378 and there wasn't anything that I could do about it. 458 00:29:07,445 --> 00:29:10,081 And as a parent, that is tough to take and watch. 459 00:29:10,148 --> 00:29:12,350 Because it's not like you can just pick them up out 460 00:29:12,417 --> 00:29:15,053 of any bad situation like you could when they were little. 461 00:29:15,120 --> 00:29:18,556 They gotta make mistakes. It's the only way 462 00:29:18,623 --> 00:29:20,558 they can learn. >> Adam: Yeah, 463 00:29:20,625 --> 00:29:24,095 I guess that's true. I mean, Noah, Summer, 464 00:29:24,162 --> 00:29:28,766 Faith, all of them. And yet somehow down the road, 465 00:29:28,833 --> 00:29:32,904 they're all turning out okay. >> Nick: Yeah. 466 00:29:32,971 --> 00:29:37,642 Pretty incredible, huh? >> Adam: Not really, 467 00:29:37,709 --> 00:29:39,711 you know, given the dad they had. 468 00:29:39,777 --> 00:29:43,114 >> Nick: No, no. I don't take much credit for that. 469 00:29:43,181 --> 00:29:46,184 >> Adam: Come on. You are the common denominator. 470 00:29:46,251 --> 00:29:48,720 You must have done something right. 471 00:29:51,122 --> 00:29:54,659 >> Nick: Thanks. Might be the most sincere 472 00:29:54,726 --> 00:30:01,633 compliment you've ever given me. >> Adam: Yeah, well, now, I'm-- 473 00:30:01,699 --> 00:30:04,569 I'm about to give you another one. 474 00:30:04,636 --> 00:30:10,141 Because I am swallowing my pride and I'm asking you 475 00:30:10,208 --> 00:30:14,412 for any advice. Because I'm scared for Connor 476 00:30:14,479 --> 00:30:19,617 so much that it hurts. So, I could, uh, really use 477 00:30:19,684 --> 00:30:27,825 some brotherly wisdom. >> Victoria: My mother read 478 00:30:27,892 --> 00:30:29,928 about the fire online, so as you can imagine, 479 00:30:29,994 --> 00:30:32,497 she was pretty upset. >> Claire: Nikki was 480 00:30:32,564 --> 00:30:35,733 always the target. As a way to make Victor suffer. 481 00:30:35,800 --> 00:30:43,374 This must be so painful and frustrating for her. 482 00:30:43,441 --> 00:30:48,713 Has she been able to fight the effects of the alcohol 483 00:30:48,780 --> 00:30:51,716 Jordan pumped into her? >> Victoria: It's been 484 00:30:51,783 --> 00:30:53,985 rough, but you know, she's a strong woman. 485 00:30:54,052 --> 00:30:56,654 She's been going to her A.A. meetings and she's been 486 00:30:56,721 --> 00:31:00,858 trying to get her old life back. >> Claire: That's good. 487 00:31:00,925 --> 00:31:04,362 I've had some nightmares about Nikki getting into an accident 488 00:31:04,429 --> 00:31:08,533 because she was driving drunk. What Jordan put her through, 489 00:31:08,600 --> 00:31:12,804 it just makes me really angry. And sad. 490 00:31:12,870 --> 00:31:15,873 >> Cole: You know, this might be the first time 491 00:31:15,940 --> 00:31:19,310 that I've heard you put all of the blame on Jordan. 492 00:31:19,377 --> 00:31:23,615 Not including yourself or drowning in guilt. 493 00:31:23,681 --> 00:31:28,019 Now, I am no expert, but to me, this sounds 494 00:31:28,086 --> 00:31:30,088 like another good step. 495 00:31:40,031 --> 00:31:41,232 >> Tessa: Talk to you tomorrow? 496 00:31:41,299 --> 00:31:43,167 >> Abby: I'll keep my fingers crossed. 497 00:31:43,234 --> 00:31:48,072 Bye. >> Devon: Hey, see you. 498 00:31:48,139 --> 00:31:50,441 How'd it go? >> Abby: I think 499 00:31:50,508 --> 00:31:52,143 she's interested in being the day manager. 500 00:31:52,210 --> 00:31:54,045 >> Devon: That's fantastic. >> Abby: Yes, and if 501 00:31:54,112 --> 00:31:56,748 she accepts, that means I am one step closer to joining forces 502 00:31:56,814 --> 00:31:59,417 with you at Chancellor-Winters. >> Devon: Oh, that's great. 503 00:31:59,484 --> 00:32:01,386 I'm happy that you're so excited to join the team, 504 00:32:01,452 --> 00:32:03,221 even though Nate seems to think that Tucker's lost 505 00:32:03,288 --> 00:32:05,690 interest in a takeover. >> Abby: Ah, as happy as that 506 00:32:05,757 --> 00:32:07,925 would make me, I would not take Nate's word for it. 507 00:32:07,992 --> 00:32:09,761 >> Devon: Oh, I agree. >> Abby: And besides, 508 00:32:09,827 --> 00:32:11,829 Tucker's not the only reason why I want to join 509 00:32:11,896 --> 00:32:14,165 the board at Chancellor-Winters. I want to show you 510 00:32:14,232 --> 00:32:16,367 what I'm capable of in a corporate setting without 511 00:32:16,434 --> 00:32:19,003 anyone holding me back. And I want to have a say 512 00:32:19,070 --> 00:32:21,306 in Dominic's legacy. >> Devon: And you know 513 00:32:21,372 --> 00:32:23,708 I'm all for that. >> Abby: Mm. And at the top 514 00:32:23,775 --> 00:32:26,978 of the list is that I want to be more connected 515 00:32:27,045 --> 00:32:30,214 to you and to your world. >> Devon: I love the sound 516 00:32:30,281 --> 00:32:35,219 of that very much. >> Nick: Look, I know how 517 00:32:35,286 --> 00:32:39,824 hard it was for you to open up and ask for my-- 518 00:32:39,891 --> 00:32:42,193 Was it brotherly wisdom? Is that what you called it? 519 00:32:42,260 --> 00:32:44,896 Yeah. So, I will give you 520 00:32:44,962 --> 00:32:48,866 a straight answer. >> Adam: Okay, lay it on me. 521 00:32:48,933 --> 00:32:51,235 >> Nick: Just stay the course, man. 522 00:32:51,302 --> 00:32:54,605 Keep doing what you're doing. Be cool, be calm. 523 00:32:54,672 --> 00:32:57,008 Trust the professionals, the teachers 524 00:32:57,075 --> 00:33:01,779 and the doctors at the school. But I would do my own 525 00:33:01,846 --> 00:33:04,849 research, if I was you, on what Connor's issues are and 526 00:33:04,916 --> 00:33:07,452 what's going on with him. And get a second opinion. 527 00:33:07,518 --> 00:33:10,121 Talk to Sharon. I know Connor really 528 00:33:10,188 --> 00:33:13,291 likes Sharon and she's helped him before. 529 00:33:13,358 --> 00:33:16,828 >> Adam: Yeah, that's-- that's a great idea. 530 00:33:16,894 --> 00:33:19,464 >> Nick: After you do all that, if you find out there's 531 00:33:19,530 --> 00:33:21,899 a problem with the school or the way the faculty is treating 532 00:33:21,966 --> 00:33:26,104 Connor, then you raise hell. And if you need a hand with 533 00:33:26,170 --> 00:33:32,844 that, you let me know. >> Adam: Not too shabby. 534 00:33:32,910 --> 00:33:37,782 The advice. I'll give it a whirl. 535 00:33:37,849 --> 00:33:40,852 >> Nick: Let me know how it goes. 536 00:33:40,918 --> 00:33:49,193 >> Adam: I will. >> Claire: I've been working 537 00:33:49,260 --> 00:33:53,498 pretty hard with my therapist to understand the relationship 538 00:33:53,564 --> 00:33:56,467 I have with Jordan. The woman who stole me from 539 00:33:56,534 --> 00:34:01,506 my family and then neglected to act like a mother. 540 00:34:01,572 --> 00:34:07,712 Or even pretend to love me. I have had my goal in therapy to 541 00:34:07,779 --> 00:34:13,017 let go of the guilt and accept that I was 542 00:34:13,084 --> 00:34:18,256 manipulated for years by a mentally ill adult who 543 00:34:18,322 --> 00:34:25,863 had control over my mind. The doctors say I'm doing well. 544 00:34:25,930 --> 00:34:34,405 And it will just take time to undo the damage that she did. 545 00:34:34,472 --> 00:34:40,878 >> Cole: You'll get there. I have complete faith in you. 546 00:34:40,945 --> 00:34:43,714 >> Victoria: It seems that our daughter is starting to 547 00:34:43,781 --> 00:34:52,890 heal, on all fronts. >> Bartender: That woman you 548 00:34:52,957 --> 00:34:56,093 described, she was here. Couldn't say for sure 549 00:34:56,160 --> 00:35:09,974 what she was drinking. [ phone ringing ] 550 00:35:10,041 --> 00:35:12,343 >> Victor: Yes. >> Jack: I need to meet 551 00:35:12,410 --> 00:35:15,179 with you, it's urgent. >> Victor: I have no time. 552 00:35:15,246 --> 00:35:18,716 >> Jack: It's about Nikki. >> Victor: All right. 553 00:35:18,783 --> 00:35:21,185 My office in 15 minutes. 554 00:35:49,647 --> 00:35:52,650 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. 555 00:35:52,717 --> 00:35:55,720 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 556 00:35:55,786 --> 00:35:58,789 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 557 00:36:02,326 --> 00:36:05,329 Join us again for "The Young and the Restless."