>> Chance: Hey.
You got a second?
>> Billy: Yeah, let me just
finish this up.
Okay, good to go.
Um, what's going on?
>> Chance: Is it true,
what I just heard?
Daniel Romalotti was let go?
>> Billy: Yeah, I'm afraid that
is true. And Heather Stevens
was let go as well.
>> Chance: What's up with that?
I never heard any issues about
Heather's work, and Omega Sphere
has really taken off.
>> Billy: Yeah.
>> Chance: And Daniel almost
single-handedly created
our entire gaming division.
Help me understand why
this would happen.
>> Billy: Oh, it wasn't me,
Chance, believe me.
And I got no doubt in my mind
it's not gonna end well.
>> Devon: So you think there's
still a place for Billy
at Chancellor-Winters.
Even though you're back home
and there's no real reason for
him to be at the company
>> Lily: I think there is a side
to this that you refuse to see.
>> Devon: I'm not refusing to
see anything. I'm just curious,
'cause you said yourself
that you can see the tension
that Billy causes between us.
And just the other day, you were
ready to show him the door.
So I'm wondering what's changed
and why you're taking his side?
♪♪
[ Traci sighs ]
>> Traci: Ashley, it's me.
Listen, you went upstairs to
take a bath, and the next thing
I find out, you've gone.
I promise that I--
I will not tell anybody about
your memory lapses.
But we haven't gotten to the
bottom of what's causing them.
Please, you need to come home
so that we can figure that out,
okay? Please, Ashley.
[ Traci gasps ]
>> Jack: Hi.
>> Traci: Hey, Jack, it's you.
And Nikki, hello.
>> Nikki: Hi, Traci.
>> Traci: Is everything
all right?
>> Jack: It will be.
Uh, how about you?
How are things here?
>> Tucker: I don't wanna waste
any more time, Audra.
Life's too precious.
And you are--
>> Audra: I--
I don't know what to say.
>> Tucker: Say yes.
>> Audra: But...
>> Tucker: Wait, hold on.
Give me your hand.
>> Audra: But, Tucker, wait.
I haven't said yes.
>> Tucker: Right.
You haven't said yes because I--
I missed an obvious step.
[ chuckles ] Right?
Gotta do it right.
>> Audra: Tucker, stop. Um...
I don't have an answer
for you yet...
but I do have questions.
Why now?
Why this?
>> Tucker: Because this is--
this is what you do when--
when you realize your life
will only be complete
with that--
that certain person.
And...
it's part certainty, you know,
the meant-to-be feeling.
Uh, part fear that your life
won't be quite right
without that person.
>> Audra: And now you think
that person is me.
>> Tucker: Yeah, I think
I've known for a while.
Just-- You know me, I'm--
I'm the master of
getting in my own way.
I mean, you are, Audra...
the sun, you know?
You're the... [ laughs ]
...the moon, the stars.
>> Audra: Yeah, um,
I don't need some poetic aria
about our magical connection.
What I need to know is,
what's the catch?
>> Nikki: I can leave if you and
Traci need to speak privately.
>> Jack: No, no, no.
You shouldn't go anywhere right
now. I assume, Traci, this about
what we discussed? Any changes?
>> Traci: Yes.
Ashley came home after you left.
>> Jack: Well, that's great.
There you are. She's fine.
No reason to worry.
[ Traci sighs ]
>> Traci: Well, that's not
entirely true. I would've
reacted the same way if it was
you that was out all night.
>> Jack: Point taken,
but all is well now?
Is there something else
that's bothering you?
>> Traci: Uh, we'll just talk
about this later. Okay? I have
some errands I have to run,
so I will leave you to it.
Nikki, it's good to see you.
>> Nikki: Good to see you.
>> Traci: Please take care.
>> Nikki: Thank you.
Traci is keeping something
to herself, and I'm afraid
my being here kept her
from telling you what it is.
>> Chance: But why would we
suddenly fire both of them,
as far as I can tell,
without cause?
>> Billy: Like I said,
it wasn't me.
This was Devon and Lily.
It was their decision.
>> Chance: So what's gonna
happen to the gaming platform
without Daniel?
>> Billy: To Omega Sphere?
I have no idea.
>> Chance: Okay. So, two key
people were fired and you were
not in the loop. Yeah. I take it
Lily's return has not eased the
tension between you and Devon.
>> Billy: No, not at all.
And she's united with Devon,
and I'm sure Nate's gonna
follow suit.
Mamie, she's got her own agenda.
But I'm here, and I'm in
for the long haul, and I'll do
everything I can to mitigate.
But the truth is, I'm committed
to making sure that Jill's
vision is taken care of here.
>> Chance: So, Lily's back,
you're locked in, and what?
Things are getting worse?
There's more conflict,
there's more disagreement
on major issues?
>> Billy: Look, Chance,
I get it, you think that
all this in-fighting, it's--
it's petty. I understand that.
But the truth is, it's not.
>> Chance: Really?
How do you figure that?
>> Billy: Because there's a lot
going on right now, okay? And
if we don't find a replacement
for Daniel, there's some
tough decisions that are
gonna have to be made.
>> Chance: How tough we talking?
>> Billy: Like downsizing
the entire gaming division.
>> Chance: Yeah.
>> Billy: Firing a bunch of
really good people that don't
deserve it that we hired to
execute Daniel's vision. That's
a lot of pink slips right there.
[ phone buzzes ]
>> Chance: Mm-hmm.
More trouble?
>> Lily: I am not taking
Billy's side. I'm being logical.
That is all.
>> Devon: If that were the case,
then you would see that it's
counterproductive to have Billy
back at Chancellor-Winters
in the first place. Okay?
He was brought in to replace
you, or to fill in while you
were gone, and you're back.
So it's time for him to move on.
>> Lily: Billy wasn't brought in
just to replace me. I mean,
Jill was feeling like she was
being pushed out once Mamie
came into the picture.
>> Devon: Okay, so what?
Then we're stuck with Billy
just 'cause Jill wants someone
around with her last name?
>> Lily: Look, I don't like what
Chancellor-Winters has become,
okay? It's become this war zone
where I feel like two sides
are vying for power.
>> Devon: I don't think it's all
that. That's an exaggeration.
>> Lily: I don't think it is.
I mean, Jill was feeling
threatened, right, thinking that
you and Nate and I were gonna
go and side with Mamie.
So she brings in Billy
and Chance to level
the playing field.
>> Devon: Yeah, but keeping
Billy there, it doesn't level
anything, really.
>> Lily: If we get rid of Billy,
it is gonna prove to Jill
that she had a right to worry,
and I think that's
the wrong move. It is one
I am not willing to make.
>> Devon: Listen, I completely
get that you feel a sense
of loyalty to Jill. I do.
>> Lily: Yeah, of course I do.
I mean, she's the one who
trusted me to run her company.
I'll never forget that.
>> Devon: Right, and I'm not
asking you to forget that
at all. I'm asking you to look
at this whole situation
objectively, 'cause Jill
is overreacting.
All right? Regardless of how
Mamie feels, no one is trying to
strip her of her power.
So all the drama that's being
created around this, it's coming
from Jill. She is literally
fueling this war that you see
of us versus them.
>> Lily: But if we fire Billy,
that's gonna exacerbate
the situation.
>> Devon: But do you not agree
that Jill's being paranoid?
'Cause Mamie only owns
a minority stake in the company.
Nothing can happen to Jill
unless we let it happen,
and Jill doesn't seem
to understand that.
>> Lily: Yeah, but Devon,
we don't wanna add fuel
to the fire.
>> Devon: I disagree.
And this is also why Mamie's
suggestion of splitting up
the companies behind the scenes
makes sense sometimes.
>> Lily: Oh, is she still
talking about that?
>> Devon: Yeah.
>> Lily: Like, this is what
I'm talking about, okay?
Her presence in the company,
it worries me. Like, her power
plays are not the vision that
I have for Chancellor-Winters.
I don't want things to be
this way.
>> Devon: I don't want things
to be this way either. But I do
think that we should try and
come up with another solution
instead of just throwing out
the idea altogether
the way Jill did.
>> Lily: Oh, something other
than splitting the company
in two?
>> Devon: Yes, out of
just respect.
We don't punish our colleagues
just 'cause we have
a problem with 'em.
>> Lily: Are you serious
right now?
Did you really just say that
to me?
>> Billy: Just let me respond
to Chelsea real quick.
Give me a second.
>> Chance: Yeah.
>> Billy: Okay. Thanks.
>> Chance: Hey, I remember you
saying that Chelsea and Adam
took Connor out of town and
there were some issues.
I don't wanna pry, but...
you need to talk,
I'm happy to listen.
>> Billy: Yeah,
thank you for that.
Truth is, I can't say much.
All I will say is that I feel
for all three of them.
Adam included,
believe it or not.
>> Chance: Must be serious,
then.
>> Billy: Connor's such a good
kid, but what he's going
through, it's-- it's tough,
you know? He went to the
specialized school 'cause
he needed a certain amount
of attention, and now he's
going somewhere else.
It's a lot to take on.
But he has one thing going
for him, that's for sure.
>> Chance: Yeah, what's that?
>> Billy: Chelsea.
She's so loving.
So caring, attentive.
Connor's lucky to have her.
And she's doing everything
she can to get him through this.
>> Chance: I bet she is.
And you know what?
Having to take care of her son
and deal with Adam
at the same time, I'm sure
that's more than a handful.
>> Nikki: If you all are going
through some kind of
family issue--
>> Jack: I can't remember when
there wasn't some kind of issue
in the Abbott manse.
>> Nikki: You're shutting
me down.
>> Jack: Because we have to
talk about your issue.
Please.
Let's talk about Society
and that stranger
who sent you a vodka.
>> Nikki: Yeah. Who was that?
And why would he do
something like that?
>> Jack: Because he disappeared,
we will never know if his
intentions were benign or not.
>> Nikki: Well, I am sure
that Jordan was behind it.
Having me followed, tempting me
with alcohol. And we have
no idea where she is!
>> Jack: And that's why I took
you out of there and brought
you here, to slow things down.
If Victor saw you right now
and heard about this man,
he would go ballistic.
>> Nikki: Yes, he would.
But we have no idea if she has
other partners in crime
all over town, watching,
waiting for just the right
moment to push me over the edge.
>> Tucker: What makes you think
there's a catch?
>> Audra: How could I think
anything else?
Look, we've barely been
together as a couple,
and already you're--
you're proposing marriage.
Who does that?
>> Tucker: Someone who
wants to spend the rest
of his life with you.
We've been together
so many years already.
Maybe not, uh,
officially, romantically,
as a couple, but...
we've shared virtually
everything else.
>> Audra: Yeah, but that's not
the same, and you know it.
>> Tucker: So is this...
just about the timing?
Or about me?
>> Audra: Of course not.
I-- I do love you.
But this...
I-- I'm sorry, but something
about all of this just
doesn't ring true to me.
It all feels like it's
a reaction to... something.
Or someone. Has something
happened with Ashley?
[ Tucker groans ]
Is this a reaction?
>> Tucker: No!
>> Audra: Well, it feels like
you're trying to prove a point.
>> Tucker: I'm not trying to
prove a point. This has nothing
to do with Ashley.
Why does everything have to do
with Ashley? It has to do
with you and me. That's it.
I love you.
That's...
[ laughs ] I mean,
I want us to be together
forever.
>> Lily: Are you accusing me of
punishing Daniel and Heather
because I have a problem
with them?
>> Devon: No, I'm talking about
Jill dismissing the idea
of splitting the companies
because she doesn't like
that the idea came from Mamie.
And I think that it would be
smart of us to try and come up
with some kind of solution
instead of just throwing it
out the window.
>> Lily: Okay, well, you also
wanna cut Billy loose because
you have a personal problem
with him.
>> Devon: You're 100% right.
Yes, I do. And I also have a lot
of professional reasons, too.
>> Lily: Like what?
>> Devon: Oh, his track record,
for one. You and I both know
how many times that guy has
bounced from company to company.
He never stays anywhere for
a long time. He was just getting
settled at Jabot, and then
his mom snapped her fingers,
and he's back with us acting
like he owns the place.
>> Lily: No, I mean, that's
true. He is all over the place
trying to find himself.
>> Devon: And how long do you
think it'll take before he feels
unfulfilled again and leaves us
for a second time?
He can't be trusted to
maintain commitment.
Not to our company, not to you,
not to anybody.
And given your history, I'm
a little surprised that you'd
even wanna work with him at all.
>> Billy: That's very astute
of you. And I agree.
Adam is the biggest hurdle
in all of this.
>> Chance: Hey, I get it.
You know, once upon a time,
we were close, so I know
firsthand how he can be.
>> Billy: That's what I'm
concerned about.
In my opinion, he's not
handling this very well.
But as a father, I will say
I sympathize.
It's not an easy situation.
But I care about Chelsea.
And if he could rein it in, even
just a little bit, I think it'd
be more helpful for everyone.
>> Chance: Yeah, it doesn't
sound like something
he can pull off.
>> Billy: Yeah. I wish I could
go back east and be with
Chelsea, make sure that she
feels she's got the support that
she needs, but the truth is,
that is only gonna complicate
matters worse, and, of course,
defeat the purpose.
>> Chance: Well, man, I gotta
say, I admire your logic there,
and the amazing amount of
restraint you're showing.
>> Billy: Logic? Restraint?
Those are two traits that
I am not known for.
>> Audra: Together... forever?
>> Tucker: It's okay to
believe me, you know.
I realize that no one else
ever takes me at my word, but...
[ sighs ] You know me
better than that, right?
>> Audra: Who else hasn't taken
you at your word recently?
>> Tucker: I ran into
Devon earlier.
Didn't go well.
>> Audra: Is that what provoked
this proposal?
The lack of having anyone
to love?
Or more to the point,
anyone to love you?
Are you trying to prove
something to your son?
>> Tucker: No.
Audra, sometimes...
when we're in bed together
and you're asleep...
I memorize that face.
I try to memorize every inch.
It gives me so much peace.
It makes me feel like
things make sense.
Devon, um--
Devon said to me,
"Look at you, Tucker.
You're all alone.
You'll always be alone."
And I said to myself,
"He's wrong.
'Cause I got Audra."
Right now, though...
Anyway, I've been thinking
about this for a while,
and, uh,
actually seeing Devon
just reinforced the decision.
[ exhales ] Made me realize
what's important in life.
You.
>> Audra: I'm sorry. Um...
>> Tucker: No, that's okay.
>> Audra: I just can't.
>> Tucker: Hmm.
>> Audra: You know, this just
comes out of nowhere.
And... [ sniffles ]
...what we have is special.
We have chemistry
and excitement.
We speak our own shorthand,
and, um,
we know how each other's
mind thinks, and I just...
But what makes us different
is that our relationship is not
bound by anyone else's rules.
Marriage is so separate
from who we are.
>> Tucker: Yeah, I--
A month or so ago,
I would have agreed with you,
given my track record,
especially my last marriage.
But...
something's changed.
When I think about a life
with you...
it's all I want.
>> Audra: So suddenly, though.
>> Tucker: If not now, when?
When is anybody ever truly ready
for something like this, right?
And I'm scared.
I'm unsure. I don't know
if it's gonna work out.
But I'm willing to
give it a shot.
My head is telling me,
"No, too soon,"
just like yours is.
But if I only ever listened
to my head, I'd never take
a chance on anything.
It just feels right.
I'm so in love with you.
If not now, when?
For me, it's now.
>> Jack: I understand
where it might be easy to assume
that Jordan enlisted this
mystery man or an army
of accomplices to sit in wait,
hoping to torment you.
But isn't it also possible
that a man saw a very beautiful
woman in a restaurant,
wanted to buy her a drink,
and did not realize
she was in recovery?
>> Nikki: Well, thanks
for the flattering spin,
but if that were the case...
why take off? Why--
why doesn't he stick around
for me to thank him.
I mean, who buys a stranger
a drink, and then leaves?
And how did he know that vodka
is my drink of choice?
>> Jack: I guess I just wanted
to know you were beyond
the torment, and if you're not,
you have to respond
appropriately. I think it's
great that you have accepted
Victor's offer for this
trip, though. I think
a couple of weeks away
from Genoa City would be
wonderful for you.
You'd be safer and--
Especially if Jordan has found
a couple of allies here in town.
>> Nikki: Actually, I've been
having second thoughts
about the trip.
>> Jack: What?
>> Nikki: If I let her
drive me out of town,
it will give her even more
presumed power over me.
She would love it if she thought
that she had scared me.
In fact, that might even be
part of her plan.
>> Jack: Wait, to what end?
>> Nikki: Leaving Victoria
and Claire vulnerable to her.
And she knows that that would
hurt Victor and me
even more deeply.
>> Jack: Wow, we are dealing
with one very sick,
twisted mind.
>> Nikki: And we can't stay
away forever. I mean,
she'll wait it out
until we come back.
And by then, she'll probably be
more emboldened.
I am not going to give her
the satisfaction.
>> Lily: Okay, first of all,
my breakup with Daniel
was nothing like-- Thank you.
My breakup with Billy, okay?
>> Devon: I'm aware of that,
but it had the same outcome,
did it not?
>> Lily: Yeah, but Billy didn't
fall into the bed of another
woman and claim his undying
love for her.
We drifted apart, and I was
the one who encouraged him
to follow his heart,
and leave the company.
And don't use my breakup
as a reason
we can't count on him.
>> Devon: I'm sorry, but you are
right that he is invested.
He's invested in preserving
the Abbott name, okay?
And my whole point is, with as
fast as Jill brought him in,
who's to say he won't leave
just as quick?
>> Lily: Oh, my God.
Okay, listen, we-- I have to go.
I have a meeting to get to.
Listen, I will talk
to Billy, okay?
I will figure out where he
stands because I also want
to know what kind of value he
thinks he brings to the company.
>> Devon: Okay, well, I'm sure
he's gonna tell you what
he thinks you want to hear.
But I'm hoping that he's honest
with himself and tells you
that he's restless,
and wants to move on,
'cause I don't think he's worth
the trouble.
>> Audra: You know, you say
it feels right to you.
But I'm just not there.
>> Tucker: Fair enough.
[ Tucker laughs ]
Maybe I'll just...
propose all over again tomorrow.
I should have gotten one
of those skywriting planes.
"Marry me, Audra,
heart, Tucker."
>> Audra: That's not necessary.
>> Tucker: I don't suppose
because you just suddenly
changed your mind.
>> Audra: I just can't.
Are you sure you're not trying
to prove something to Ashley
or Devon, or perhaps
the rest of the world?
Or are you maybe just out
to prove something to yourself?
>> Jack: I completely understand
you're not wanting to give
Jordan a win. Believe me.
I don't want to give that
monster any sense of a victory.
But my main concern is you
and your safety.
>> Nikki: Have you forgotten
that I still have
my bodyguard, Larry?
That and all of Victor's team--
>> Jack: Yeah, where was
Victor's Cracker Jack team
when a stranger tried to give
you a drink?
>> Nikki: Out in the breezeway,
which you already knew.
They weren't looking for a man.
They were looking for a woman.
Now that they know
that Jordan has accomplices,
they will be much more vigilant.
>> Jack: I hope so.
I'm still gonna be
concerned about you.
>> Nikki: Thank you.
I don't know what I would do
without you as a friend,
but please don't worry about me.
I'll be fine.
>> Jack: You better be.
>> Chance: Oh, hey, don't forget
we've got that call
this afternoon about
the advertising budget.
>> Billy: Is that
this afternoon? I thought
that was tomorrow morning.
>> Chance: Well, if you can't
make it, I'll handle it,
all right? As well as whatever
you got planned next
to shore up the gaming platform.
Really, Billy, if you gotta go
take some personal time,
go see Chelsea, you're covered.
>> Billy: Thank you for that.
I appreciate it,
but you know what?
I'm here now, so I'll get
everything done that I can.
So then when Chelsea gets
back into town, I'm there
to support her.
>> Chance: All right.
>> Lily: Hello. Enjoying
my office, I see.
>> Billy: Nice timing.
>> Devon: Why is it nice timing?
>> Billy: I was just informing
Chance of the sudden
staff shake-up.
>> Devon: Oh, well, yeah,
it was sudden, but I stand
by Lily's decision to do it,
'cause it needed to happen.
>> Billy: Yeah, I fully disagree
with that, but it's done.
So, let's make sure
there's no blowback.
>> Devon: I don't anticipate
there being any, but if
there is, we'll handle it.
>> Billy: Really, you don't
anticipate any blowback?
We fired two high-level
executives for personal reasons?
>> Devon: Well, see, that's you
assuming that it was just
for personal reasons.
Have you considered the fact
that you might not have
all the information?
>> Billy: I have enough
information to know that they
didn't commit any fireable
offenses, okay? They were both
doing a great job. Daniel alone
in the gaming division was going
off like a firecracker, Devon.
>> Devon: Listen, Billy--
>> Lily: Oh, my God.
Both of you, stop.
This has to end.
>> Lily: Can I please
talk to Billy alone?
>> Devon: Sure.
>> Lily: You know, firing Daniel
and Heather was my call.
Devon had nothing to do with it.
>> Billy: Doesn't make it
any more palatable.
>> Lily: Okay, well, this is
business. You're not gonna
agree with everything
that we do.
>> Billy: Frankly, Lily,
it doesn't seem like we're
going to agree on much at all
going forward.
[ Lily laughs ]
>> Lily: You know, I-- I really
told Devon that you have a place
and a purpose here, and I really
hope I don't regret saying that.
>> Billy: Well, thank you.
I appreciate that.
But the truth is Lily,
I don't need you to back me up.
I'm here to do my job.
I'm committed to that.
And if your brother is gonna
badmouth me behind my back,
to the point that you need
to defend me, that's on him.
>> Lily: Really, Billy,
do you really think it's all
Devon's fault?
It takes two, okay?
So, take a look in the mirror.
>> Diane: Hello, Jack. Nikki.
>> Jack: Hey.
>> Nikki: Well, Diane,
you almost missed me.
I was just leaving.
>> Jack: Wait, you don't--
you don't have to leave now.
No, let me get you a cup of tea.
What's the rush?
>> Nikki: I have to go home
and let Victor know
that I don't want to take
the anniversary trip now.
And I have to stop him before
he makes too many arrangements.
>> Diane: Wait a minute.
You're turning down
an anniversary trip with Victor?
I can't imagine how fabulous
that would be with him
planning it for you.
How can you say no
to such a romantic getaway?
>> Nikki: I have my reasons.
>> Jack: Are you sure
some time away isn't the answer?
>> Nikki: One day, it will be.
Not right now.
She is not going to
beat me, Jack.
>> Jack: Come on,
I'll walk you out.
>> Diane: Bye.
>> Nikki: Bye.
>> Diane: I hope Nikki's
all right. She sure seems
stronger and very decisive.
>> Jack: Well, that's really
a cover. She's going through
a particularly difficult time
right now.
>> Diane: Oh, I'm sorry
to hear that.
>> Jack: I won't get into it,
but the fight is not over yet.
>> Diane: Got it. Uh, it's just
too bad that she's
still struggling.
>> Jack: Hey, what is it?
>> Diane: What?
>> Jack: Well, something's
bothering you. Tell me.
>> Diane: No, I'm just sorry
to hear about Nikki, that's all.
>> Jack: You can tell me
anything, you know?
We have an honesty pact.
You're not backing
out of it now, are you?
>> Diane: Hm, no, I'm--
I'm not.
>> Jack: Hey, if something is
bothering you, I want to know.
>> Diane: Honestly,
I don't think this is something
you want to hear.
>> Tucker: Well...
c'est magnifique.
[ laughs ] No, I'll--
I'll consider those questions.
But I-- I hope that you will do
some consideration
of my proposal, right?
You will-- you will give it
some serious thought?
>> Audra: I'll think about it.
>> Tucker: No, I mean it,
I mean, let it really sink in.
Let it settle
into your heart and--
and give it some life.
Will you do that for me?
>> Audra: I'll try.
>> Tucker: That's all I ask.
[ Audra sighs ]
>> Audra: You know, this
really is lovely.
[ Tucker laughing ]
No, I mean it.
The champagne, the croissants.
Topped off with, you know,
a little dancing.
And wherever this
might lead to after.
[ Tucker sighs ]
To us.
The world's most
unconventional couple.
>> Tucker: I love you.
>> Audra: I love you.
[ romantic music playing ]
>> Tucker: There it is.
>> Audra: There's what?
>> Tucker: Our connection.
It's special.
>> Audra: But what if
our connection is special
because we aren't married?
That we're just at our best,
just as we are?
>> Billy: Is there something
I can say to make you feel good
about defending me?
>> Lily: This isn't about
making me feel good.
I stand by everything
that I've said.
>> Billy: Okay, I guess,
I'm glad that you don't want
to see me gone.
>> Lily: No, I mean, listen,
Jill clearly wanted you back
and didn't want it
to be temporary.
But now that I'm back,
there has to be a clear
chain of command.
>> Billy: Agreed.
>> Lily: And I have concerns,
right? Because Devon thinks that
right now, you're vying for
power, but eventually, you're
gonna get bored and move on.
So please, just be
honest with me, okay?
Cards on the table.
There's no wrong answer.
>> Billy: What do you
want to know?
>> Lily: Why are you here?
What do you want to accomplish?
And I think, more importantly,
can we count on you
to put the company first?
>> Jack: Trust me, I can handle
whatever's weighing on you.
Tell me. Don't keep me
in the dark.
>> Diane: All right, all right.
I am having
a problem with something.
>> Jack: So, let me help.
>> Diane: Well, I don't know
if you can,
because it's about Nikki.
>> Jack: Oh.
>> Diane: Jack, this whole thing
she's going through
is forcing you to spend
a lot of time with her.
>> Jack: Okay, for starters,
no one's forcing me
to do anything.
[ Diane scoffs ]
And I thought you understood.
I knew you weren't
thrilled with this,
but you said you didn't want
to stand in the way of anyone's
recovery, even Nikki.
>> Diane: And that still
holds true. I don't wish Nikki
any ill will,
despite our ugly history.
Okay, maybe I'm just
being insecure, and I-- I hate
that I even brought it up.
>> Jack: No, I don't want you
to hate bringing
anything up with me.
No, I dropped the ball here.
I need to show you how much
I love you every single day.
>> Diane: I'm not angling
for attention.
That's not what this is about.
I know you love me, but--
>> Jack: Look, and listen to me.
You have absolutely
no reason to feel insecure.
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