>> Nick: So, tell us,
how are you doing?
>> Summer: Um, I'm doing better.
My stress levels are to a point
where I'm not jumping every time
a phone rings, so.
>> Phyllis: Harrison is still
having nightmares?
>> Summer: Not as often.
He'll have really good days,
and then, all of a sudden,
he has to be as close to me
as physically possible,
all because that psycho told him
that we didn't want him anymore.
>> Nick: And then
he settles down?
>> Summer: Yeah, the therapist
says it's a process,
but we're--
we're good, you know? We're--
we're doing okay.
>> Phyllis: What's wrong?
>> Summer: I just told you,
I'm fine.
>> Nick: Yeah, but we can
tell something's wrong.
>> Summer: I don't wanna talk
about it, okay? How are you two?
>> Phyllis: Is it Claire?
>> Summer: Mom--
>> Nick: If something's
bothering you, please just
tell us about it.
Has Claire been
coming around again?
>> Summer: No.
She's kept her promise
to stay away from Harrison.
Not that it's really mattered.
>> Nick: What does that mean?
>> Summer: 'Cause Harrison keeps
on asking about her, okay?
He's worried sick about her.
It's what all of his nightmares
are about. And it just--
it breaks my heart. I hate it.
She has this power to upset
my little boy, even though
she's not even around.
I just wish that I could wave
a magic wand and make her
disappear forever.
>> Claire: Nikki looked so happy
to be home, didn't she?
>> Victoria: She really did.
You know, when I picture my mom,
I picture her strong
and confident.
It's so nice to see her back
to her normal self.
I know it's gonna be
one day at a time when it comes
to the alcohol, but I just get
this sense of strength coming
from her that I haven't felt
since Jordan slithered her way
into our lives.
>> Claire: Yeah.
>> Victoria: I didn't say that
because I want you to feel
responsible for any of it,
because you're not.
>> Claire: I know. But...
sometimes I can't help feel it.
>> Victoria: We all survived.
And we're gonna live
happy and successful lives while
Jordan rots in hell.
Look, here's another
way to look at it.
If it weren't for Jordan,
we would-- we would
have never found you.
In my mind,
that's a pretty fair exchange
and I know
your grandmother agrees.
[ knocking at door ]
>> Cole: Hey.
>> Victoria: Hi.
>> Cole: Hey. Sorry to bail
right after lunch like that.
>> Victoria: No, yeah.
>> Cole: Hi, sweetheart.
>> Victoria: Okay,
it was a little sudden,
but did you handle the business
that you needed to take care of?
>> Cole: Yeah.
Yeah, I-- I think so.
[ cell phone pings ]
♪♪
>> Michael: Oh, welcome home,
Nikki. You look wonderful!
>> Nikki: Oh, thank you,
Michael. For the first time
in a long time, I can honestly
say that I feel the same way.
>> Michael: I'm happy
to hear that.
And Lauren will be, too.
>> Nikki: Now, I still have
a lot more work to do, but while
I'm an outpatient, I will have
daily mandatory meetings.
I am going to do it
right this time.
>> Victor: I am sure you will.
>> Nikki: And I cannot
thank Lauren enough for stepping
in for me at Newman Media.
She is a wonderful friend,
and I owe her a long,
expensive lunch.
>> Michael: Now that
sounds like a great idea.
How about now?
>> Nikki: Now?
>> Michael: I'm sure
Lauren can slip away from
work for an early repast.
And what better way to celebrate
this new chapter than
the four of us getting together?
What do you think, Victor?
>> Kyle: No, Harrison,
I-- I don't know why
chickens can't fly.
>> Harrison: They're birds,
aren't they?
>> Kyle: Yeah...
I mean, I guess.
No? I--
Of course, they are.
>> Harrison: Then why
can't they?
>> Kyle: Well, they sort of do.
They kind of hop around,
then they, you know,
get up in the air for
a little while, just like this.
[ both laughing ]
Okay.
Let's go get some ice cream.
>> Harrison: Sure.
>> Kyle: Yeah.
Hey.
Hey, what is it? What's wrong?
>> Harrison: It's her.
The witch is back.
>> Nick: Look,
I understand how you feel.
Your child is hurting,
and it's easy to blame Claire
because Claire is the reason
that Jordan came into our lives.
But you do know that Claire
doesn't want Harrison to suffer,
right?
>> Summer: I guess.
I don't know if what she
wants actually matters, though,
'cause either way, she
was a part of something horrific
that happened to my family.
I don't think it's unreasonable
for me to not wanna see her.
>> Nick: I get that. I do.
>> Summer: But you're ready to
argue with me about it anyway.
>> Nick: I just know that
Harrison really likes Claire,
and Claire certainly
cares about Harrison.
Maybe they should spend some
time together once in a while.
>> Summer: So you think
that Claire should
be Harrison's nanny?
>> Nick: It doesn't even need to
go that far, Summer.
It could be something as simple
as just letting Harrison see
that Claire is safe and secure,
and that he is, too.
>> Summer: He has seen her.
He's seen her.
>> Nick: Maybe it needs
to be more than that.
If they saw each other
regularly, if they fell into
a nice routine, it might make
Harrison feel more confident and
cool with everything.
>> Summer: You sound
exactly like Kyle.
>> Nick: I don't mean to--
>> Summer: What am I
supposed to do?
Ignore my own feelings
about this?
'Cause, why?
Claire is somehow entitled to
a job with someone else's child?
Is that the answer?
Is it? Is that everybody's
answer except for mine?
>> Phyllis: Can I say something?
>> Nick: Please do.
I really feel like
I'm screwing this up.
>> Phyllis: No. Um...
Hey, Summer. Listen to me.
This is not our call.
Not your dad's, not mine.
Certainly not the Newmans' call.
It's yours.
If you're not ready or willing
to trust Claire with Harrison,
you shouldn't be pressured
to do so.
Not by Kyle, not by anyone.
>> Kyle: You see?
>> Harrison: It looked like her.
>> Kyle: Well, but it wasn't.
The witch is gone.
She's never coming back,
and she's never gonna
be able to hurt you again.
>> Harrison: You promise?
>> Kyle: Absolutely.
>> Harrison: Then what about
Claire? Can she hurt her again?
>> Kyle: Okay, Harrison.
Listen to me.
What you and Claire went
through, it was really scary.
I know
you're still worried about it.
But I promise you, your mom and
I will never let anything like
that happen to you again.
The woman who did this,
she was--
she was sick in her mind.
But she's gone now,
and she's never coming back.
Okay?
>> Harrison: Okay.
>> Kyle: All right.
Let's go get that ice cream.
>> Harrison: Dad?
>> Kyle: Hm?
>> Harrison: Why doesn't
Mommy like Claire?
>> Claire: More business?
>> Cole: Yeah.
Yeah, I'm afraid so.
>> Victoria: What is it?
Is your publisher hounding you
for your next masterpiece?
>> Cole: No, no, no.
There's no pressure
on that front.
My deadline is miles away.
>> Claire: You're not
being completely honest with us,
are you?
You keep dancing around it,
but it's getting harder to
pretend that that's not
what you're doing for all of us.
>> Cole: Wha-- what do you think
that I'm not telling you?
>> Claire: Oxford wants
you back.
Is that it?
>> Cole: Claire, listen--
>> Claire: No, look, I know you
said that it's not an issue,
but it's your job,
it's your career, and they're
gonna need you back eventually.
I'm gonna be completely honest,
maybe a little bit selfish.
I don't want you to go.
I just found you and
I hate the thought
of losing you so soon.
>> Victoria: I would hate
that too.
>> Victor: Well, I mean,
Nikki just got home,
so I think she needs some time
to settle in, right?
>> Michael: Oh, of course,
of course. No pressure at all.
I just know that Lauren would
love to see you looking so well.
>> Nikki: Aw, and I can't
wait to see her either.
To tell you the truth,
I am starving.
>> Victor: Baby, are you sure?
>> Nikki: I'm tired of living
under this dark cloud.
I don't wanna miss
any more moments with
the people I care about.
>> Victor: Well,
then let's do it.
>> Michael: Great, great, great.
I will call Lauren and
make a reservation.
>> Victor: Good.
>> Michael: Oh, gosh!
Victor, I almost forgot.
I'm sorry.
Uh, I know you want me to sign
off on those German contracts.
>> Victor: Yeah,
they were due today.
>> Michael: They're
98% finished. I just need
to make one more pass.
>> Victor: You've got
to send it now, all right?
>> Michael: I-- I am sorry.
It slipped through the cracks.
I will get right on it.
It shouldn't take me too long
and I'll meet you at Society.
>> Victor: See you there.
All right.
>> Michael: All right.
>> Cole: All right, okay. So.
Let me make this clear.
England is not on my radar
right now, okay?
You have my word on that.
>> Claire: Good. Thank you.
I feel better.
>> Cole: And I have no
intentions of leaving
you guys anytime soon.
>> Victoria: So, what was
that call about, then?
>> Cole: Uh, it was, well,
extending my sabbatical.
>> Victoria: For how long?
>> Cole: Right now,
it's open-ended.
>> Claire: Won't Oxford need you
back before the next semester?
>> Cole: Yeah, well,
we're-- we're just working
out all of the details and--
But, you know,
it's all gonna be just fine.
>> Victoria: Are you okay?
>> Cole: Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine.
Why-- why would you ask that?
>> Victoria: I don't know.
I mean, you seemed a little
preoccupied at lunch.
You seem a little
bit jumpy right now.
>> Cole: Uh, well, I'm sorry.
Uh, I got a lot on
my mind right now,
but don't worry, it's
nothing that's, you know,
that's gonna affect anyone
or anything, so, we're good.
>> Victoria: You don't
still suspect that my father had
something to do with
Jordan's death, do you?
>> Cole: No, I don't. No.
What would be the point, anyway?
I mean,
if Jordan is really gone,
I mean, why does it matter?
[ Victoria sighs ]
>> Victoria: I couldn't
agree more.
>> Claire: You said
"if" Jordan's gone.
>> Cole: Did I?
>> Claire: Does that mean
that you think she might not be,
that she could still be
out there somewhere?
>> Cole: Claire, Claire, no.
Absolutely not.
I don't believe that Jordan
is out there ready to come after
you or anybody else ever again.
And, you know, if what Victor
did or didn't do has something
to do with that, then I'm just
gonna make it my business to let
him handle it himself.
I think what you should
do is just-- Actually,
I think what we all should do is
just take a deep breath and
count our blessings.
>> Victoria: You know what?
I think your father's right.
I do. I mean, we're safe now.
We've been given a gift.
So, I think we just need to stop
looking over our shoulders
and start living again.
>> Kyle: Why do you think
Mommy doesn't like Claire?
>> Harrison: I can just tell.
>> Kyle: How so?
>> Harrison: She's not as nice.
Maybe she thinks I like
Claire more than her.
>> Kyle: No, I'm sure
she doesn't think that.
>> Harrison: Claire's my friend,
but I love Mommy.
>> Kyle: Well, Mommy knows that.
You see, while you were away,
Mommy was really worried.
It's just taking her a little
time not to be worried anymore.
>> Harrison: But Claire didn't
scare me. The witch did.
>> Kyle: No, I know that.
And Mommy does too.
We just need to give
Mommy a little extra time, okay?
All right.
>> Harrison: Can Claire
come be with us here?
>> Kyle: Oh, I don't know.
She might be busy.
>> Harrison: Well,
we should call her.
'Cause there's a Ferris
wheel at the carnival,
and it'll go away tomorrow and
she probably hasn't seen it yet,
and it might make her
feel better to ride it
if she's not doing okay.
[ Kyle chuckles ]
>> Kyle: I'll see what I can do.
>> Nick: Summer,
of course, hiring a nanny,
completely your call.
>> Summer: And Kyle's.
Look, I'm not trying to
leave him out of it. I just
think that we should agree.
>> Nick: 100%.
When it comes to who your
child hangs out with, a parent's
comfort level is everything.
>> Summer: But you still
think I'm wrong about Claire,
don't you?
>> Nick: I did not say that.
>> Summer: Dad, I know you.
You're not just gonna drop this.
You think I'm being
unfair to her.
>> Nick: Okay. Um,
I don't think this has anything
to do with Claire at all.
I think this is about you.
>> Summer: Me?
>> Nick: Yep.
You want my theory?
>> Phyllis: You're gonna
hear his theory whether
you want it or not.
>> Nick: It is simply
an observation.
>> Summer: I'm listening.
>> Nick: I think you're taking
out all this built-up anger and
rage on Claire because you can't
take it out on the real villain
here, which is Jordan.
[ Michael sighs ]
>> Claire: Let's talk
about my riding lesson.
>> Victoria: Okay.
>> Claire: I'm terrified.
>> Victoria: Come on, Claire!
You're gonna be fine.
I mean, we are putting you
on Midnight Blue, who is
the safest and the kindest horse
in all of the stables.
And your father is
an excellent teacher.
>> Claire: Did he teach you?
>> Cole: [ chuckles ] Well,
your mother was already
a very accomplished
rider when I met her.
She certainly didn't need
any lessons in that area.
>> Victoria: Well,
I think that that's your
father's kind way of saying that
I was an accomplished
rider, but I had some
insecurities in other areas.
>> Claire: Look at you
all these years later.
>> Victoria: Yeah.
>> Claire: Well, I was
wondering, if it's not too
much trouble, if both of my
expert equestrian parents wanted
to give me my lesson now.
>> Victoria: Uh, yeah, sure.
We could do that. Can we?
>> Cole: Yes, absolutely.
That sounds great. Yeah.
[ cell phone pings ]
Hang on.
>> Cole: I-- Uh, I'm gonna
have to postpone this riding
lesson for an hour or two.
>> Victoria: Oh?
What's going on?
>> Cole: Uh, I just--
Something I have
to take care of.
>> Victoria: Really?
Is it that urgent?
>> Cole: I wanna get it
off my plate.
So, uh, why don't you two go on
down to the stables
and get to know
Midnight Blue a little better,
and then I'll see you there.
>> Victoria: Uh, well,
is there an ETA?
>> Cole: Uh,
just whenever I get done.
I-- I really
don't know right now.
[ Victoria scoffs ]
What?
>> Victoria: I just-- You really
are the man of mystery today,
Cole.
>> Cole: Well, it's--
it's really no big deal.
I just need, uh, to fill out
some forms for the sabbatical.
But I promise I'm gonna be down
there just as soon as I can.
>> Claire: Okay.
I'll cut you some slack on
the lesson, but only
because you're going to all this
trouble to stay here,
and that makes me happy.
>> Cole: This is as much
for me as it is for you.
So...
tell you what, just-- You're
going down to the stables,
and I'm gonna get there
before you know it, okay?
>> Claire: Do you think
that these shoes are
okay for the lesson,
or should I change into boots?
>> Victoria: Don't you
think it's kind of late in
the UK to be sending texts?
>> Claire: I don't know.
Maybe that's how they
do things at Oxford.
>> Victoria: Yeah, maybe.
>> Claire: Come on,
let's go to the stables!
>> Nick: You know,
I'm not trying to be
a cheerleader for Claire.
I had my doubts about her
just like everyone else,
but I have watched her.
I've seen Harrison with her.
I really don't think
that Claire is a threat.
>> Phyllis: Okay, well, Summer
shouldn't be forced to hire her.
>> Nick: That is not
what I'm suggesting.
I'm just saying I think you
should let go of some of
this anger because it's
got you tied up in knots.
I'll bet you anything
Harrison's picking up on it.
>> Summer: No, I never
badmouth Claire in front of him.
I don't.
>> Nick: You don't have to.
Kids sense things about parents.
You always could.
>> Summer: So what
am I supposed to do? Fake it?
Act like she's my best friend?
I'm not good at that.
>> Nick: Then maybe just let her
come around and let Harrison
see that she's okay.
I think this would be good
for all of you.
>> Summer: Or, having to
dwell on her at all is just
gonna make things worse.
Look, I had a bad feeling
about Claire
long before the kidnappings.
Sometimes, you just have
an instinct about people.
>> Nick: And Harrison's instinct
is to like and trust Claire.
So...
do it for him.
Actually,
you should do it for yourself.
Look, you have been carrying
around all this fear and anger.
Jordan's gone.
Don't you think it's time you
let the rest of the bad stuff go
away along with her?
>> Cole: I didn't think this
would happen so fast.
>> Michael: Neither did I,
but I had a chance to get Nikki
and Victor out of the house, so
I figured it was now or never.
>> Cole: How did
you manage that?
>> Michael: Lauren and I are
supposed to meet them at Society
to celebrate Nikki coming back,
which means we have to work fast
before Victor gets suspicious.
>> Cole: All right, all right.
Let's do it, let's do it.
>> Michael: All right. Well,
which one of these panels is--
>> Cole: I've got it.
I've got it right here.
>> Michael: I can't believe
I'm about to do this.
>> Cole: It's for
the greater good. Come on.
>> Michael: Yeah, to protect
Victor from himself.
>> Victor: Well, well, well.
>> Nick: Mom!
So glad you're back.
>> Nikki: Oh, me too.
It's so good to see you.
>> Summer: Grandma,
you look amazing.
>> Nikki: Aw, thank you.
I feel even better.
>> Victor: Doesn't she
look great?
>> Nick: Yes.
>> Victor: In fact,
so good that we will have
lunch with Michael and Lauren.
[ Nikki gasps ]
>> Nikki: Why don't you join us?
>> Phyllis: Even me?
>> Nikki: Yes, Phyllis,
even you.
>> Victor: Why not?
[ Victor chuckles ]
[ cell phone pings ]
I have got to go.
>> Nikki: What?
We just got here.
>> Victor: I know, but I've
got to take care of this.
>> Nikki: What is it?
Victor!
>> Victor: Sweetheart...
>> Nikki: What is going on?
>> Victor: It's a very simple
business matter I don't want you
to worry about, all right?
>> Nikki: Why are you being
so vague?
Did something happen at
Newman while I was gone?
>> Victor: Sweetheart, I have no
time now to discuss it, okay?
I'll be back.
>> Nikki: But, Victor, I--
>> Nick: What, uh,
was that about?
>> Nikki: Oh, just your father
being mysterious about some
business he has to take care of.
>> Phyllis: Victor being
mysterious? That's a shock.
>> Nick: Is he coming back?
>> Nikki: Well, he said he was,
but who knows? Anyway.
>> Summer: It really is great
to see you.
>> Nikki: Oh, and you too,
my darling. How is Harrison?
>> Summer: We're making
progress.
>> Nikki: I'm gonna come by
tomorrow to visit him.
>> Summer: Oh, he would love
that.
>> Nick: You really
do look great, Mom.
>> Summer: Right? Her face is,
like, glowing.
>> Nikki: All right,
now you're embarrassing me.
>> Phyllis: What's your secret?
>> Nikki: Alcoholism.
>> Victoria: You know,
Midnight Blue has really
taken to you.
>> Claire: You think so?
>> Victoria: Mm-hmm.
Horses have really good
instincts about people.
>> Claire: He's so smart.
And gentle. It's like he knows
how much I have to learn.
>> Victoria: You will.
You have all excellent teachers.
>> Claire: I think about that
sometimes.
>> Victoria: You think
about what?
>> Claire: You and Dad
teaching me things.
What my life would have been
like if Jordan hadn't taken me
from you.
Tying my shoelaces,
riding a bike, driving a car.
I would've learned all those
things from my parents.
>> Victoria: I think about that
a lot too. Especially lately.
[ Victoria sighs ]
You know, in the beginning,
when we thought that
we had lost you,
I felt so empty.
It hurt to think about you, and
reliving it was really painful.
But, then the days and the weeks
and the years went by and...
I was surprised to realize that
I could actually think about
my baby, Eve,
with some gratitude.
That miracle had been
in this world,
even if it wasn't long enough.
I mean, it was still painful,
that's for sure,
but there was this sense
that the love was still
in my heart,
and that kept you alive.
And now this miracle.
You and me getting to spend
all this mother-daughter time
together.
It's truly just this precious,
precious gift that I would never
take for granted.
>> Claire: I know what she took
from me.
[ Claire sniffles ]
But sometimes,
I forget how much she took
from you.
Everything she ruined.
>> Victoria: She will never be
able to take anything from us
ever again.
[ Victoria exhales ]
The past is gone
and now the future is the only
thing ahead of us.
And I intend to enjoy
and cherish every single minute
of it.
So, when you try to convince me
that I need to go back to work,
it's not happening, all right?
>> Claire: Dad will be here.
>> Victoria: Huh? Oh, I know.
I know he will.
>> Claire: You're worried.
>> Victoria: No, I'm not.
I'm not worried, I--
Cole's just been-- I don't know,
he's been very preoccupied
the last few days.
It's very unlike him.
>> Claire: Well, if you're
worried that it's another woman,
I doubt that very much.
>> Victoria: That thought never
occurred to me until you said it
just now.
[ Claire laughing ]
>> Claire: I'm just teasing you,
Mom.
But I can tell by the look
on your face that you're hooked.
>> Victoria: I'm hooked?
>> Claire: Yeah, you're hooked
on Dad. And stop feeding me
that whole, "Oh, it's just
strange stirred-up memories
between exes." 'Cause I see
the way that he looks at you
too, and that is not just
the look of an old friend.
>> Michael: My God. Victor,
what have you done?
>> Cole: You see what I mean?
>> Michael: Unfortunately, I do,
and I wish I could unsee it.
>> Cole: You're not getting
cold feet, are you?
>> Michael: About ever agreeing
to be Victor Newman's attorney
again? Yes, absolutely.
But where's the prisoner?
>> Jordan: You abandoned me.
So, why are you here?
And why is the Newman lawyer
here, too?
>> Victoria: You're
the daughter, okay?
I am the mother.
I should be the one asking you
about your crushes.
>> Claire: Oh, so you're
allowing there's a crush?
>> Victoria: Oh, my goodness.
Would you please stop?
>> Claire: No, it's actually--
It's too much fun
making you blush.
>> Victoria: For you, maybe.
Could we just go back to talking
about your riding lessons
or your future job prospects,
the weather, anything
but this, please?
>> Claire: Okay, well,
all kidding aside, I promise
that this isn't coming from
a place of a little girl wanting
her parents to get back
together, but I do see something
happening between you and Dad.
Am I wrong?
>> Victoria: No,
you're not wrong. I do feel
a growing connection to Cole.
But I have no idea where
it's going, all right?
And neither one of us is
in any hurry.
>> Claire: So, you've talked
about it?
>> Victoria: Yes, we have.
>> Claire: That's huge!
>> Victoria: However, right now,
you are our main focus.
>> Claire: But I don't wanna be.
Hear me out. I appreciate that
you both wanna help me adjust,
but I want you to start
focusing on yourselves.
You're right. Jordan is gone.
Nikki is sober. It's time for us
to get back to our lives.
And I do hope that life for you
includes Dad. It feels right.
[ cell phone ringing ]
Hi.
>> Kyle: Claire. Hi.
>> Claire: Hey, Kyle.
>> Kyle: Sorry to bug you,
but I have this kid here
who insists on showing you
a pretty cool Ferris wheel.
>> Claire: Well, that's
adorable, and it sounds like
a blast. I did hear that
the carnival was coming to town.
>> Kyle: Great. We'll see you
in front of the ride.
>> Claire: Wait, sorry.
Right now?
>> Kyle: You've met Harrison.
He's very into
instant gratification.
>> Claire: I would love to.
And I would hate
to disappoint Harrison...
but I don't wanna cause
any trouble.
>> Kyle: Not an issue.
There'll be no trouble at all.
Plus, I have it on very good
authority that today is
the last day before the carnival
moves on. So, can you make it?
[ Claire exhales ]
[ Claire chuckles ]
>> Summer: Oh, Grandma,
you don't have to--
>> Nikki: No, Summer,
I don't mind talking about it.
I just got back from rehab.
That's why Nicholas and Summer
were so thrilled to see me.
My drinking had gotten out
of control and it called
for immediate action.
>> Phyllis: Well, that's great.
You took care of yourself.
And you did right by
your family, so I respect that.
Congratulations.
Welcome home.
>> Harrison: You think Claire's
gonna come?
>> Kyle: She said she'd try.
>> Harrison: That Ferris wheel's
so cool, Dad. I'm sure
she's gonna love it.
>> Kyle: Mm-hmm.
>> Harrison: And we can win
a goldfish, too.
>> Kyle: A goldfish?
That's a big responsibility,
taking care of a goldfish.
>> Harrison: I can do it.
>> Kyle: Well,
you'd have to name it.
>> Harrison: Sam.
>> Kyle: Oh, Sam the fish.
[ both laughing ]
>> Kyle: Hey, look who it is.
>> Claire: Where's
this special ride?
>> Harrison: Have you ever been
on a Ferris wheel before?
>> Claire: Uh, it would've
been years and years ago.
>> Harrison: It's really fun
and not too scary.
Except sometimes when they stop
and they're at the top.
>> Claire: That's high up.
>> Harrison: It's okay.
Dad and me are here
if you get too scared.
>> Kyle: Aw.
Okay. Looks like we're
about to get going, guys.
Hang on tight.
>> Harrison: I am.
>> Claire: So am I.
[ all laughing ]
[ Claire exhales shakily ]
[ Claire laughing ]
>> Kyle: Whoo!
Getting a little high.
>> Claire: Whoo!
>> Nikki: It seems like Harrison
is recovering
from the nightmare.
Oh, but it's so hard
on the mother.
How is Summer doing, really?
>> Nick: It has been hard
on her. She's still
processing it. Um,
there's a lot of anger there.
>> Phyllis: Yeah, a psycho
kidnapped her son.
Of course there is. You know,
she couldn't eat, she couldn't
sleep, worrying about Harrison.
You know, we did our best
to distract her
and reassure her, but...
>> Nikki: Well, I'm sure
you were a comfort to her.
>> Nick: It was rough,
obviously, but I'm glad
it turned out the way it did.
>> Nikki: Yeah, I could tell
that she was putting up a front
for me. I mean, of course
she must still be reeling.
>> Nick: Yeah, there's some
residual rage there.
>> Nikki: Oh, I'm sure there is.
Sometimes, it's not until
the crisis is over that those
feelings are allowed to come up.
[ Nikki sighs ]
I feel for Summer.
I really do. I mean, the worst
thing in the world is to know
that your child has suffered,
or is still suffering.
>> Nick: It goes both ways, Mom.
Kids worry about
their parents too.
It's a relief
to see you like this.
>> Nikki: Thank you, sweetheart.
>> Phyllis: That's really great,
Nikki.
Hey, uh, can you tell me
about Claire?
>> Nick: Phyllis--
>> Phyllis: Just a conversation.
Just a conversation, that's all.
Not attacking her.
I just wanted to know about
her because, um, well, obviously
you were Jordan's target, right?
But Claire was your assistant,
and then you find out that she's
your granddaughter, and you had
the most contact with her, so...
I mean, you would be the one
to hold a grudge, but you're not
holding a grudge.
>> Nikki: I did have my doubts
about Claire.
The whole family did.
But we have all come around.
>> Phyllis: Okay.
And, um, you know that residual
rage that you were talking--
>> Nick: I was referring
to Jordan.
>> Phyllis: Okay, but we both
know it's not only her.
>> Nikki: I understand
how Summer feels
given what happened to Harrison,
but Claire is really
a very sweet, caring person,
and I see nothing but good
things in her future.
Now that Jordan is out
of our lives forever, I'm sure
that Summer will see that, too.
>> Kyle: Hold on, you two!
[ laughter ]
>> Harrison: Mom, guess what?
We rode the Ferris wheel.
It was so much fun.
Claire got a little scared,
but not too bad.
And she laughed a lot.
>> Summer: It looks like
you've been laughing a lot, too.
>> Claire: Uh, why don't we look
at those pictures that we took?
>> Kyle: Hey.
>> Summer: Uh, yeah.
>> Kyle: Harrison had a minor
freak-out about Jordan earlier.
>> Summer: What do you mean?
What happened?
>> Kyle: He thought he saw her.
It wasn't her, obviously.
>> Summer: But she's still
in his head.
>> Kyle: I know. I hate it, too.
But look at him now.
One ride on the Ferris wheel
with his pal, Claire,
and he's doing great.
Seeing her safe makes him happy
for some reason.
I mean, look at that grin.
>> Summer: Claire, thank you
for being there for Harrison.
>> Claire: We had fun.
He's a great kid.
>> Summer: We couldn't agree
more, obviously.
>> Claire: I hope it's okay
that I'm hanging out with him.
>> Summer: Yeah. I mean,
Harrison seems happy, and that's
the most important thing, right?
Um, look...
maybe you and I should get
together later and-- and talk
about something more regular.
>> Claire: Really?
>> Summer: Yeah. I mean,
Harrison needs someone other
than Mom and Dad around,
and it's time that we start
getting back to normal.
We can see how it goes.
>> Claire: I would love
to do that.
>> Summer: Anybody that
can make Harrison smile
like that deserves to be
in his life more often.
>> Harrison: Hooray!
>> Cole: There's a part of me
that was ready to let you
rot down here forever.
But that's not my call to make.
>> Jordan: That's right.
That's right. Because you--
you are a good and decent man,
the best nephew...
who didn't let me free before,
but you will now, won't you?
>> Michael: You're lucky
this man has a conscience.
>> Jordan: And why are you here?
>> Michael: We're taking you
out of here and putting you
in a real prison.
>> Jordan: Oh, thank God!
Thank God. Thank God.
>> Victor: I'll be damned
if I allow that to happen.
>> Announcer: Next week on
The Young and the Restless...
>> Billy: Okay,
so what do we do now?
>> Jill: Just keep this
to yourself.
I don't want anyone else
to know.
>> Alan: These, um,
personalities,
they think they're doing
the right thing, Ashley.
They think
they're protecting you.
But the fact that they exist
at all means that there's
something terribly wrong.
>> Ashley: Well, what are they
protecting me from?
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