1 00:00:02,102 --> 00:00:02,769 >> Lauren: You know, 2 00:00:02,836 --> 00:00:05,171 it's wonderful to see you. 3 00:00:05,238 --> 00:00:06,606 And such a relief to have you 4 00:00:06,673 --> 00:00:09,242 back, and you look so beautiful 5 00:00:09,309 --> 00:00:10,276 and healthy. 6 00:00:10,343 --> 00:00:12,645 >> Nikki: Oh, thank you. 7 00:00:12,712 --> 00:00:15,181 I do feel much more like myself 8 00:00:15,248 --> 00:00:18,151 than I have in a long time. 9 00:00:18,218 --> 00:00:19,619 I'm sorry about that abrupt 10 00:00:19,686 --> 00:00:20,954 voicemail the day that I left 11 00:00:21,020 --> 00:00:22,288 for rehab. 12 00:00:22,355 --> 00:00:23,356 >> Lauren: Look, I was just 13 00:00:23,423 --> 00:00:25,425 grateful to hear from you. 14 00:00:25,492 --> 00:00:26,593 When you didn't answer your 15 00:00:26,659 --> 00:00:29,362 phone all night, I had a pit 16 00:00:29,429 --> 00:00:30,263 in my stomach. 17 00:00:30,330 --> 00:00:31,865 I just-- I knew something 18 00:00:31,931 --> 00:00:32,632 was wrong. 19 00:00:32,699 --> 00:00:36,403 >> Nikki: It was horrific. 20 00:00:36,469 --> 00:00:38,738 But it got me to treatment, 21 00:00:38,805 --> 00:00:40,974 made me realize how far 22 00:00:41,040 --> 00:00:43,410 I had fallen. 23 00:00:43,476 --> 00:00:43,743 >> 24 00:00:44,210 --> 00:00:44,611 >>Lauren: And now you're out 25 00:00:44,677 --> 00:00:46,279 the other side? 26 00:00:46,346 --> 00:00:47,347 >> Nikki: Well, you know, it's 27 00:00:47,414 --> 00:00:50,216 always one day at a time, but 28 00:00:50,283 --> 00:00:51,885 I would say that I am on the 29 00:00:51,951 --> 00:00:53,353 other side of that nightmare, 30 00:00:53,420 --> 00:00:54,788 yes. 31 00:00:54,854 --> 00:00:56,423 My inpatient treatment went 32 00:00:56,489 --> 00:00:59,125 well, and I'm feeling more 33 00:00:59,192 --> 00:01:00,660 confident that I will be 34 00:01:00,727 --> 00:01:02,028 all right. 35 00:01:02,095 --> 00:01:03,096 >> Lauren: Well, you can always 36 00:01:03,163 --> 00:01:05,698 rely on me whenever you need. 37 00:01:05,765 --> 00:01:07,367 And you certainly have the 38 00:01:07,434 --> 00:01:09,469 world's most devoted sponsor 39 00:01:09,536 --> 00:01:11,671 ever. 40 00:01:11,738 --> 00:01:13,006 Have you been able to speak to 41 00:01:13,072 --> 00:01:14,174 Jack since you've been back? 42 00:01:14,240 --> 00:01:15,708 >> Nikki: I have. 43 00:01:15,775 --> 00:01:17,777 Unfortunately, he can no longer 44 00:01:17,844 --> 00:01:19,779 be my sponsor. 45 00:01:19,846 --> 00:01:20,847 >> Lauren: Is that because of 46 00:01:20,914 --> 00:01:22,282 what happened in the hotel suite 47 00:01:22,348 --> 00:01:24,617 when he took those pills? 48 00:01:24,684 --> 00:01:25,885 >> Nikki: Lauren, I put him in 49 00:01:25,952 --> 00:01:28,321 a terrible position that night. 50 00:01:28,388 --> 00:01:29,989 >> Lauren: I know Jack. 51 00:01:30,056 --> 00:01:31,858 And I know that he would do 52 00:01:31,925 --> 00:01:33,526 anything for you. 53 00:01:33,593 --> 00:01:34,861 Literally. 54 00:01:34,928 --> 00:01:36,095 And I thank God that he was 55 00:01:36,162 --> 00:01:37,464 able to get you out of that 56 00:01:37,530 --> 00:01:39,833 spiral that you were in. 57 00:01:39,899 --> 00:01:44,304 But I am baffled as to why he 58 00:01:44,370 --> 00:01:46,473 would take drugs when he knows 59 00:01:46,539 --> 00:01:48,308 how dangerous it is for him. 60 00:01:48,374 --> 00:01:50,410 >> Nikki: I know. 61 00:01:50,477 --> 00:01:51,377 Things could've ended 62 00:01:51,444 --> 00:01:53,346 very differently 63 00:01:53,413 --> 00:01:55,615 and Jack realizes that now. 64 00:01:55,682 --> 00:01:56,516 >> Lauren: Well, I'm glad 65 00:01:56,583 --> 00:01:58,451 to hear that. 66 00:01:58,518 --> 00:02:01,454 So, did you both decide that 67 00:02:01,521 --> 00:02:04,090 you needed another sponsor? 68 00:02:04,157 --> 00:02:05,458 >> Nikki: Actually, I wanted 69 00:02:05,525 --> 00:02:07,160 Jack to stay on as my sponsor 70 00:02:07,227 --> 00:02:09,629 and it seemed like he did, too, 71 00:02:09,696 --> 00:02:12,665 until he didn't. 72 00:02:12,732 --> 00:02:13,366 >> Lauren: What changed 73 00:02:13,433 --> 00:02:14,801 his mind? 74 00:02:14,868 --> 00:02:17,537 >> Nikki: I think it was Diane. 75 00:02:17,604 --> 00:02:19,672 >> Adam: So that's where we are 76 00:02:19,739 --> 00:02:22,475 as of now. 77 00:02:22,542 --> 00:02:24,444 >> Nick: I'm really sorry, man. 78 00:02:24,511 --> 00:02:25,211 I know how much 79 00:02:25,278 --> 00:02:26,012 you were looking forward 80 00:02:26,079 --> 00:02:27,213 to seeing Connor. 81 00:02:27,280 --> 00:02:30,416 To get let down again is tough. 82 00:02:30,483 --> 00:02:31,651 >> Adam: Yeah, and I was in 83 00:02:31,718 --> 00:02:32,952 a better place, too. 84 00:02:33,019 --> 00:02:33,887 I was optimistic. 85 00:02:33,953 --> 00:02:35,255 I was telling Chelsea that 86 00:02:35,321 --> 00:02:36,956 everything was gonna be okay. 87 00:02:37,023 --> 00:02:38,424 But that video call, I mean, 88 00:02:38,491 --> 00:02:39,826 seeing in real time how 89 00:02:39,893 --> 00:02:42,161 powerful the OCD can be. 90 00:02:42,228 --> 00:02:43,796 >> Nick: I never even considered 91 00:02:43,863 --> 00:02:45,899 that self-harm was a possibility 92 00:02:45,965 --> 00:02:47,367 with something like this. 93 00:02:47,433 --> 00:02:48,601 >> Adam: I mean, how is it 94 00:02:48,668 --> 00:02:49,602 nobody tells you any of 95 00:02:49,669 --> 00:02:50,403 this stuff in advance? 96 00:02:50,470 --> 00:02:51,704 How bad it can be. 97 00:02:51,771 --> 00:02:53,072 My kid punched himself 98 00:02:53,139 --> 00:02:55,575 in the face, Nick. 99 00:02:55,642 --> 00:02:56,509 I mean, this stuff, 100 00:02:56,576 --> 00:02:59,712 it keeps me up at night. 101 00:02:59,779 --> 00:03:01,614 >> Nick: Yeah. 102 00:03:01,681 --> 00:03:03,783 But you did say that he 103 00:03:03,850 --> 00:03:05,184 realized and understood what 104 00:03:05,251 --> 00:03:06,653 he was doing and stopped, right? 105 00:03:06,719 --> 00:03:08,421 That has to be a positive sign. 106 00:03:08,488 --> 00:03:09,656 >> Adam: Well, the doctors say 107 00:03:09,722 --> 00:03:10,924 it's an important step. 108 00:03:10,990 --> 00:03:12,458 Recognition and awareness. 109 00:03:12,525 --> 00:03:14,894 And it increases Connor's 110 00:03:14,961 --> 00:03:16,596 confidence that he can 111 00:03:16,663 --> 00:03:18,231 manage the OCD. 112 00:03:18,298 --> 00:03:19,365 >> Nick: All right, well, 113 00:03:19,432 --> 00:03:21,267 then there's hope. 114 00:03:21,334 --> 00:03:22,869 >> Adam: There is. 115 00:03:22,936 --> 00:03:25,038 I mean, there has to be. 116 00:03:28,641 --> 00:03:30,910 Oh, update on the Mailer deal. 117 00:03:30,977 --> 00:03:33,646 >> Nick: All right, and? 118 00:03:33,713 --> 00:03:35,281 >> Adam: It's going through. 119 00:03:35,348 --> 00:03:36,549 >> Nick: It is? 120 00:03:36,616 --> 00:03:37,250 Yes! 121 00:03:37,317 --> 00:03:38,151 >> Adam: Contracts are being 122 00:03:38,217 --> 00:03:39,519 drawn up as we speak. 123 00:03:39,586 --> 00:03:40,353 We did it! 124 00:03:40,420 --> 00:03:43,222 >> Nick: Hell, yeah, we did it. 125 00:03:43,289 --> 00:03:44,290 >> Adam: I think we need 126 00:03:44,357 --> 00:03:45,658 to celebrate. 127 00:03:45,725 --> 00:03:47,093 I think even Dad might be 128 00:03:47,160 --> 00:03:48,528 impressed with this one. 129 00:03:48,595 --> 00:03:49,629 >> Nick: Yeah, I actually have 130 00:03:49,696 --> 00:03:50,863 to run out to the ranch 131 00:03:50,930 --> 00:03:52,065 and talk to the big man. 132 00:03:52,131 --> 00:03:53,132 I'll, um, 133 00:03:53,199 --> 00:03:55,268 I'll share the news with him. 134 00:03:55,335 --> 00:03:56,202 >> Adam: I also got 135 00:03:56,269 --> 00:03:58,504 an invitation to the ranch. 136 00:03:58,571 --> 00:03:59,405 You have any idea what 137 00:03:59,472 --> 00:04:00,807 this one's about? 138 00:04:00,873 --> 00:04:02,342 Some kind of family meeting? 139 00:04:02,408 --> 00:04:03,876 >> Nick: Adam, I gave up a long 140 00:04:03,943 --> 00:04:05,278 time ago trying to figure out 141 00:04:05,345 --> 00:04:06,579 what he has in store for us. 142 00:04:06,646 --> 00:04:08,648 I recommend you do the same. 143 00:04:08,715 --> 00:04:11,117 >> Adam: Yeah, fair enough. 144 00:04:11,184 --> 00:04:12,218 Guess we're gonna have to brace 145 00:04:12,285 --> 00:04:13,386 ourselves for anything. 146 00:04:17,223 --> 00:04:23,997 ♪♪ 147 00:04:24,063 --> 00:04:30,837 ♪♪ 148 00:04:30,903 --> 00:04:37,877 ♪♪ 149 00:04:37,944 --> 00:04:43,616 ♪♪ 150 00:04:48,788 --> 00:04:50,423 >> Michael: Victor, 151 00:04:50,490 --> 00:04:52,358 please be straight with us. 152 00:04:52,425 --> 00:04:53,726 There is clearly an agenda 153 00:04:53,793 --> 00:04:55,061 behind this plan of yours. 154 00:04:55,128 --> 00:04:56,896 You want me to keep closer tabs 155 00:04:56,963 --> 00:04:59,432 on Diane and Cole has to buddy 156 00:04:59,499 --> 00:05:01,734 up to Kyle Abbott? 157 00:05:01,801 --> 00:05:02,635 >> Victor: This is what 158 00:05:02,702 --> 00:05:04,237 I want you to do. 159 00:05:04,303 --> 00:05:05,638 The reason behind it is of 160 00:05:05,705 --> 00:05:07,407 no consequence, okay? 161 00:05:07,473 --> 00:05:08,474 >> Cole: Victor, I just don't 162 00:05:08,541 --> 00:05:10,643 wanna go into this blind. 163 00:05:10,710 --> 00:05:12,845 >> Michael: Diane is my friend. 164 00:05:12,912 --> 00:05:14,347 There's no reason she warrants 165 00:05:14,414 --> 00:05:15,982 being on your radar except for 166 00:05:16,049 --> 00:05:17,717 her tie to Jack Abbott. 167 00:05:17,784 --> 00:05:19,018 >> Victor: May I remind you that 168 00:05:19,085 --> 00:05:19,986 the two of you 169 00:05:20,053 --> 00:05:21,387 called for this meeting 170 00:05:21,454 --> 00:05:22,922 in order to explain your 171 00:05:22,989 --> 00:05:25,458 betrayal regarding Jordan? 172 00:05:25,525 --> 00:05:26,893 >> Cole: And-- and we still 173 00:05:26,959 --> 00:05:27,927 wish to do that. 174 00:05:27,994 --> 00:05:29,696 >> Victor: All right. 175 00:05:29,762 --> 00:05:31,731 So... 176 00:05:31,798 --> 00:05:35,668 I told you what I asked of you. 177 00:05:35,735 --> 00:05:37,837 Are we on or not? 178 00:05:37,904 --> 00:05:39,072 >> Victoria: Hello. 179 00:05:39,138 --> 00:05:39,772 >> Victor: Hi, sweetheart. 180 00:05:39,839 --> 00:05:40,573 >> Cole: Hey. 181 00:05:40,640 --> 00:05:41,474 >> Victoria: This is quite 182 00:05:41,541 --> 00:05:42,508 a group. 183 00:05:42,575 --> 00:05:44,010 What did I just walk in on? 184 00:05:52,919 --> 00:05:53,920 >> Victor: Thank you for coming, 185 00:05:53,986 --> 00:05:55,455 sweetheart. 186 00:05:55,521 --> 00:05:56,556 >> Victoria: Uh, sure. 187 00:05:56,622 --> 00:05:58,624 I mean, is something wrong? 188 00:05:58,691 --> 00:06:00,059 Why are you all here together? 189 00:06:00,126 --> 00:06:00,960 >> Victor: We were just 190 00:06:01,027 --> 00:06:03,396 discussing the security protocol 191 00:06:03,463 --> 00:06:05,098 at Jordan's prison. 192 00:06:05,164 --> 00:06:06,199 >> Victoria: Is there a problem? 193 00:06:06,265 --> 00:06:06,899 >> Victor: No. 194 00:06:06,966 --> 00:06:07,767 >> Victoria: Has Jordan caused 195 00:06:07,834 --> 00:06:08,468 any trouble? 196 00:06:08,534 --> 00:06:10,503 >> Victor: Not at all. 197 00:06:10,570 --> 00:06:11,904 I promise you, she'll never see 198 00:06:11,971 --> 00:06:13,606 the light of day again. 199 00:06:13,673 --> 00:06:14,507 >> Victoria: Well, I certainly 200 00:06:14,574 --> 00:06:15,708 hope that's the case and that 201 00:06:15,775 --> 00:06:16,943 she's out of our lives for good. 202 00:06:17,009 --> 00:06:19,512 >> Victor: I certainly agree. 203 00:06:19,579 --> 00:06:22,348 Now, gentlemen, I think we're 204 00:06:22,415 --> 00:06:23,783 on the same page now as to how 205 00:06:23,850 --> 00:06:26,352 to move forward. 206 00:06:26,419 --> 00:06:27,253 >> Michael: We hear you 207 00:06:27,320 --> 00:06:28,755 loud and clear. 208 00:06:28,821 --> 00:06:29,822 >> Victor: If you don't mind, 209 00:06:29,889 --> 00:06:31,057 I have a meeting now with 210 00:06:31,124 --> 00:06:35,261 Victoria and Nicholas and Adam. 211 00:06:35,328 --> 00:06:36,162 >> Michael: Right, it's good 212 00:06:36,229 --> 00:06:37,163 to see you, Victoria. 213 00:06:37,230 --> 00:06:38,331 We'll talk soon. 214 00:06:38,397 --> 00:06:40,099 >> Victoria: Yes. 215 00:06:40,166 --> 00:06:40,967 Is everything all right? 216 00:06:41,033 --> 00:06:42,635 >> Cole: Yeah, yeah, definitely. 217 00:06:42,702 --> 00:06:43,336 >> Victoria: All right. 218 00:06:43,402 --> 00:06:44,403 >> Cole: I'll see you later? 219 00:06:44,470 --> 00:06:47,073 >> Victoria: Mm-hmm. 220 00:06:47,140 --> 00:06:47,774 >> Cole: Hey, guys. 221 00:06:47,840 --> 00:06:49,642 >> Nick: Hey. 222 00:06:49,709 --> 00:06:50,510 >> Victor: Hey, son. 223 00:06:50,576 --> 00:06:51,577 >> Victoria: Didn't know the two 224 00:06:51,644 --> 00:06:52,478 of you would be here. 225 00:06:52,545 --> 00:06:53,246 >> Victor: Adam. 226 00:06:53,312 --> 00:06:54,180 >> Adam: Well, Pop kept 227 00:06:54,247 --> 00:06:55,782 the guest list secret. 228 00:06:55,848 --> 00:06:56,849 >> Nick: What's going on? 229 00:06:56,916 --> 00:06:58,684 What's up with the summons? 230 00:06:58,751 --> 00:06:59,585 >> Victor: What's wrong with 231 00:06:59,652 --> 00:07:00,620 wanting to see my children 232 00:07:00,686 --> 00:07:01,654 all together? 233 00:07:01,721 --> 00:07:02,555 >> Victoria: That's not usually 234 00:07:02,622 --> 00:07:04,090 how these things go. 235 00:07:04,157 --> 00:07:04,991 >> Nick: Yeah, a casual 236 00:07:05,057 --> 00:07:05,958 get-together is not really 237 00:07:06,025 --> 00:07:07,927 your thing. 238 00:07:07,994 --> 00:07:09,829 >> Adam: Well, we're all here. 239 00:07:09,896 --> 00:07:10,997 What bomb are you about 240 00:07:11,063 --> 00:07:12,031 to drop? 241 00:07:14,801 --> 00:07:16,169 >> Lauren: So you think Diane 242 00:07:16,235 --> 00:07:17,737 is behind Jack's decision to not 243 00:07:17,804 --> 00:07:19,572 be your sponsor anymore? 244 00:07:19,639 --> 00:07:20,640 >> Nikki: It's just a hunch 245 00:07:20,706 --> 00:07:22,708 I have. 246 00:07:22,775 --> 00:07:24,110 >> Lauren: You know, I'm no fan 247 00:07:24,177 --> 00:07:25,745 of Diane's. 248 00:07:25,812 --> 00:07:26,512 And I'm sure 249 00:07:26,579 --> 00:07:28,447 she can be demanding. 250 00:07:28,514 --> 00:07:29,649 But I don't blame her 251 00:07:29,715 --> 00:07:30,950 for being scared. 252 00:07:31,017 --> 00:07:33,686 Jack took drugs to pull you 253 00:07:33,753 --> 00:07:35,588 back from the brink once. 254 00:07:35,655 --> 00:07:36,923 It's possible 255 00:07:36,989 --> 00:07:37,990 he could do that again. 256 00:07:38,057 --> 00:07:39,458 >> Nikki: No, no, no, no, no. 257 00:07:39,525 --> 00:07:40,860 He would never do it again. 258 00:07:40,927 --> 00:07:42,628 >> Lauren: You don't know that. 259 00:07:42,695 --> 00:07:44,530 You know how precarious 260 00:07:44,597 --> 00:07:47,033 addiction is. 261 00:07:47,099 --> 00:07:49,936 You and Jack can never risk 262 00:07:50,002 --> 00:07:52,238 going to that extreme again. 263 00:07:52,305 --> 00:07:53,439 Ever. 264 00:07:53,506 --> 00:07:55,474 >> Nikki: I agree. 265 00:07:55,541 --> 00:07:57,910 I think maybe our closeness 266 00:07:57,977 --> 00:08:01,581 as friends worked against us. 267 00:08:01,647 --> 00:08:03,049 >> Lauren: And I'm sure, 268 00:08:03,115 --> 00:08:04,350 after what happened, 269 00:08:04,417 --> 00:08:05,518 Victor doesn't want you to work 270 00:08:05,585 --> 00:08:06,252 with Jack again. 271 00:08:06,319 --> 00:08:09,188 >> Nikki: Oh, no, he does not. 272 00:08:09,255 --> 00:08:11,157 He was furious that I asked 273 00:08:11,224 --> 00:08:14,126 Jack to stay on as my sponsor. 274 00:08:14,193 --> 00:08:16,295 He basically forbade me 275 00:08:16,362 --> 00:08:19,498 from seeing him. 276 00:08:19,565 --> 00:08:20,566 >> Lauren: But you're not gonna 277 00:08:20,633 --> 00:08:22,034 listen, are you? 278 00:08:22,101 --> 00:08:22,768 >> Nikki: Well, no, 279 00:08:22,835 --> 00:08:23,502 of course not. 280 00:08:23,569 --> 00:08:24,203 Jack is one of 281 00:08:24,270 --> 00:08:26,105 my closest friends. 282 00:08:26,172 --> 00:08:27,607 If I'm gonna come out 283 00:08:27,673 --> 00:08:28,708 of this stronger, 284 00:08:28,774 --> 00:08:29,809 I'm gonna need his support, 285 00:08:29,876 --> 00:08:32,511 even if he's not my sponsor. 286 00:08:32,578 --> 00:08:33,646 >> Lauren: But you are gonna 287 00:08:33,713 --> 00:08:36,749 need a sponsor. 288 00:08:36,816 --> 00:08:39,752 >> Nikki: I will find one. 289 00:08:39,819 --> 00:08:41,120 I always miss Katherine 290 00:08:41,187 --> 00:08:43,322 and Neil, 291 00:08:43,389 --> 00:08:45,324 especially at times like this. 292 00:08:45,391 --> 00:08:46,692 >> Lauren: I believe that they 293 00:08:46,759 --> 00:08:49,095 are watching over you. 294 00:08:49,161 --> 00:08:50,997 And that you will find 295 00:08:51,063 --> 00:08:53,466 another sponsor. 296 00:08:53,532 --> 00:08:55,268 >> Nikki: Right now, my focus is 297 00:08:55,334 --> 00:08:58,271 to continue to get stronger. 298 00:08:58,337 --> 00:08:59,372 >> Lauren: With your focus being 299 00:08:59,438 --> 00:09:02,041 on your sobriety, 300 00:09:02,108 --> 00:09:02,942 what does that mean 301 00:09:03,009 --> 00:09:04,944 for Newman Media going forward? 302 00:09:07,246 --> 00:09:08,381 >> Victor: I can assure you 303 00:09:08,447 --> 00:09:10,850 there's no bomb to drop. 304 00:09:10,917 --> 00:09:11,751 >> Adam: Well, maybe not 305 00:09:11,817 --> 00:09:13,119 in your mind. 306 00:09:13,185 --> 00:09:14,587 But none of us have any idea 307 00:09:14,654 --> 00:09:15,388 what this is about. 308 00:09:15,454 --> 00:09:16,989 >> Nick: Should we wait for Mom 309 00:09:17,056 --> 00:09:17,723 before we get into 310 00:09:17,790 --> 00:09:18,491 whatever this is? 311 00:09:18,557 --> 00:09:19,558 >> Victor: Your mother will not 312 00:09:19,625 --> 00:09:20,660 be joining us, all right? 313 00:09:20,726 --> 00:09:21,994 >> Victoria: Is she all right? 314 00:09:22,061 --> 00:09:22,895 This isn't about her drinking, 315 00:09:22,962 --> 00:09:23,629 is it? 316 00:09:23,696 --> 00:09:24,630 >> Victor: No, she's doing okay. 317 00:09:24,697 --> 00:09:26,032 She has some outpatient 318 00:09:26,098 --> 00:09:27,967 sessions, and she's doing well. 319 00:09:28,034 --> 00:09:29,502 >> Nick: Okay. 320 00:09:29,568 --> 00:09:30,236 If this isn't about 321 00:09:30,303 --> 00:09:31,103 Mom's health, 322 00:09:31,170 --> 00:09:32,038 then what's on your mind? 323 00:09:32,104 --> 00:09:33,306 >> Victor: I asked you to come 324 00:09:33,372 --> 00:09:35,641 here to refocus our attention 325 00:09:35,708 --> 00:09:37,276 on matters pertaining to 326 00:09:37,343 --> 00:09:40,346 the Newman business, all right? 327 00:09:40,413 --> 00:09:41,347 First off, my darling, 328 00:09:41,414 --> 00:09:42,949 I wanna ask you, 329 00:09:43,015 --> 00:09:44,016 have you considered 330 00:09:44,083 --> 00:09:45,918 returning to the company? 331 00:09:55,594 --> 00:09:56,195 >> Victoria: Well, 332 00:09:56,262 --> 00:09:57,330 I have to say, 333 00:09:57,396 --> 00:09:58,431 you caught me off guard. 334 00:09:58,497 --> 00:10:01,167 Uh, I was not really prepared 335 00:10:01,233 --> 00:10:02,435 to have this conversation, 336 00:10:02,501 --> 00:10:03,369 and I certainly didn't expect 337 00:10:03,436 --> 00:10:04,437 to do it in front of 338 00:10:04,503 --> 00:10:05,171 an audience. 339 00:10:05,237 --> 00:10:06,238 >> Victor: Well, I just wanted 340 00:10:06,305 --> 00:10:07,873 to know what your thoughts were 341 00:10:07,940 --> 00:10:09,809 about this. 342 00:10:09,875 --> 00:10:10,876 >> Victoria: Do you want me 343 00:10:10,943 --> 00:10:11,677 to return to Newman? 344 00:10:11,744 --> 00:10:12,378 >> Victor: Of course, 345 00:10:12,445 --> 00:10:13,045 sweetheart. 346 00:10:13,112 --> 00:10:14,313 That's where you belong. 347 00:10:14,380 --> 00:10:15,014 >> Victoria: So then 348 00:10:15,081 --> 00:10:15,781 that's a yes. 349 00:10:15,848 --> 00:10:16,515 >> Victor: Yes. 350 00:10:16,582 --> 00:10:17,550 >> Victoria: Well, I appreciate 351 00:10:17,616 --> 00:10:18,718 your confidence in me, Dad. 352 00:10:18,784 --> 00:10:21,253 It really does mean a lot, but 353 00:10:21,320 --> 00:10:22,521 I'm not sure I will return 354 00:10:22,588 --> 00:10:24,123 to Newman. 355 00:10:24,190 --> 00:10:25,358 >> Victor: But, sweetheart, 356 00:10:25,424 --> 00:10:27,393 I know you were concerned about 357 00:10:27,460 --> 00:10:28,794 Claire's well-being, but she 358 00:10:28,861 --> 00:10:30,696 seems to do very well right now. 359 00:10:30,763 --> 00:10:32,365 >> Victoria: Claire's recovery 360 00:10:32,431 --> 00:10:33,499 is going wonderfully. 361 00:10:33,566 --> 00:10:34,200 >> Victor: Okay. 362 00:10:34,266 --> 00:10:35,267 >> Victoria: I mean, I love 363 00:10:35,334 --> 00:10:36,235 watching her open up 364 00:10:36,302 --> 00:10:36,969 to the world. 365 00:10:37,036 --> 00:10:38,738 It's-- it's so wonderful for me. 366 00:10:38,804 --> 00:10:40,573 But... 367 00:10:40,639 --> 00:10:42,208 I mean, look, she has been 368 00:10:42,274 --> 00:10:43,509 pressing me to go back 369 00:10:43,576 --> 00:10:44,677 to work, too. 370 00:10:44,744 --> 00:10:46,379 But there's just still so much 371 00:10:46,445 --> 00:10:47,346 for me to do. 372 00:10:47,413 --> 00:10:48,781 Johnny and Katie are coming 373 00:10:48,848 --> 00:10:49,815 home soon, and they're gonna 374 00:10:49,882 --> 00:10:51,217 need time to adjust to 375 00:10:51,283 --> 00:10:52,151 their new home 376 00:10:52,218 --> 00:10:53,619 and to their new big sister. 377 00:10:53,686 --> 00:10:54,754 >> Nick: That's great that 378 00:10:54,820 --> 00:10:55,654 the kids are coming home. 379 00:10:55,721 --> 00:10:56,489 They'll be thrilled. 380 00:10:56,555 --> 00:10:57,656 And, yes, of course, there will 381 00:10:57,723 --> 00:10:59,025 be some time where they need to 382 00:10:59,091 --> 00:11:00,726 adjust, but they'll get there. 383 00:11:00,793 --> 00:11:01,794 >> Victoria: I know that they 384 00:11:01,861 --> 00:11:03,462 will, but I'm not just gonna 385 00:11:03,529 --> 00:11:04,697 let them do it on their own. 386 00:11:04,764 --> 00:11:05,398 I wanna be available 387 00:11:05,464 --> 00:11:06,432 for my children. 388 00:11:06,499 --> 00:11:08,367 I wanna help bring us 389 00:11:08,434 --> 00:11:10,302 together as a family. 390 00:11:10,369 --> 00:11:11,404 >> Adam: I think that's totally 391 00:11:11,470 --> 00:11:12,104 understandable. 392 00:11:12,171 --> 00:11:13,005 >> Victor: But, I mean, 393 00:11:13,072 --> 00:11:14,607 can't you do both? 394 00:11:14,673 --> 00:11:15,875 Can't you go back to work 395 00:11:15,941 --> 00:11:17,243 and deal with your family? 396 00:11:17,309 --> 00:11:17,910 >> Victoria: Dad, 397 00:11:17,977 --> 00:11:18,644 I don't want to. 398 00:11:18,711 --> 00:11:20,246 I don't want to split my focus. 399 00:11:20,312 --> 00:11:22,148 >> Victor: Sweetheart, you have 400 00:11:22,214 --> 00:11:24,150 multitasked before. 401 00:11:24,216 --> 00:11:26,152 I mean, what's different now? 402 00:11:26,218 --> 00:11:27,486 You're a very talented 403 00:11:27,553 --> 00:11:28,721 businesswoman. 404 00:11:28,788 --> 00:11:30,122 It would be a pity to see it 405 00:11:30,189 --> 00:11:31,257 all go to waste. 406 00:11:31,323 --> 00:11:33,125 >> Nick: Okay, let's just say 407 00:11:33,192 --> 00:11:35,761 Vic does come back. 408 00:11:35,828 --> 00:11:37,063 In what role, Dad? 409 00:11:37,129 --> 00:11:37,963 How do you see this 410 00:11:38,030 --> 00:11:39,198 playing out? 411 00:11:39,265 --> 00:11:40,099 >> Victor: I have not 412 00:11:40,166 --> 00:11:41,000 determined that yet. 413 00:11:41,067 --> 00:11:42,401 >> Adam: Okay, but we all know 414 00:11:42,468 --> 00:11:45,104 what that really means, right? 415 00:11:45,171 --> 00:11:46,472 If Victoria comes back, 416 00:11:46,539 --> 00:11:48,040 I'm probably gonna end up 417 00:11:48,107 --> 00:11:49,442 in the men's room. 418 00:11:49,508 --> 00:11:52,478 >> Victor: Adam, please. 419 00:11:52,545 --> 00:11:53,679 >> Adam: There is always 420 00:11:53,746 --> 00:11:54,780 something I can count on. 421 00:11:54,847 --> 00:11:56,348 When it is convenient, 422 00:11:56,415 --> 00:11:57,383 I am the first one 423 00:11:57,450 --> 00:11:58,751 to get shoved aside. 424 00:12:05,157 --> 00:12:05,991 >> Michael: Cheers, my friend, 425 00:12:06,058 --> 00:12:07,193 to another day of surviving 426 00:12:07,259 --> 00:12:08,761 Victor's wrath. 427 00:12:08,828 --> 00:12:11,530 I be damned. 428 00:12:11,597 --> 00:12:13,499 >> Cole: Well, 429 00:12:13,566 --> 00:12:14,333 you know what, Michael? 430 00:12:14,400 --> 00:12:16,702 I gotta say, I don't miss that 431 00:12:16,769 --> 00:12:18,904 after being gone so many years. 432 00:12:18,971 --> 00:12:19,972 >> Michael: Why on earth 433 00:12:20,039 --> 00:12:22,675 would you? 434 00:12:22,741 --> 00:12:24,343 >> Cole: So-- so, 435 00:12:24,410 --> 00:12:25,878 what's this all about? 436 00:12:25,945 --> 00:12:28,347 What does Victor really want? 437 00:12:28,414 --> 00:12:29,582 >> Michael: I can't be positive, 438 00:12:29,648 --> 00:12:31,383 but my instinct tells me 439 00:12:31,450 --> 00:12:33,886 that somehow this has to be 440 00:12:33,953 --> 00:12:36,021 tied to Jack. 441 00:12:36,088 --> 00:12:36,856 >> Cole: Okay, well, 442 00:12:36,922 --> 00:12:38,691 could he be sincere? 443 00:12:38,757 --> 00:12:40,126 I mean, maybe he does just 444 00:12:40,192 --> 00:12:41,927 really want me to get closer to 445 00:12:41,994 --> 00:12:43,496 Kyle since Claire 446 00:12:43,562 --> 00:12:44,663 looks after Harrison. 447 00:12:44,730 --> 00:12:45,731 >> Michael: No, it feels like 448 00:12:45,798 --> 00:12:46,799 an excuse to me. 449 00:12:46,866 --> 00:12:48,701 Look, he asked us to keep tabs 450 00:12:48,767 --> 00:12:51,804 on Kyle and Diane both. 451 00:12:51,871 --> 00:12:53,272 That is Jack's son 452 00:12:53,339 --> 00:12:54,907 and his wife. 453 00:12:54,974 --> 00:12:55,875 >> Cole: All right, so-- 454 00:12:55,941 --> 00:12:56,775 so what do we know? 455 00:12:56,842 --> 00:12:57,843 What are the facts? 456 00:12:57,910 --> 00:13:00,646 >> Michael: Oh, Kyle and Diane 457 00:13:00,713 --> 00:13:01,981 both work at Jabot. 458 00:13:02,047 --> 00:13:03,549 Diane is currently in 459 00:13:03,616 --> 00:13:05,584 Kyle's former position, 460 00:13:05,651 --> 00:13:07,653 and I have heard from Lauren 461 00:13:07,720 --> 00:13:09,188 that there are whispers 462 00:13:09,255 --> 00:13:12,391 about tension between them. 463 00:13:12,458 --> 00:13:13,058 >> Cole: What? 464 00:13:13,125 --> 00:13:14,927 What, resentment? 465 00:13:14,994 --> 00:13:16,362 >> Michael: Rumor has it 466 00:13:16,428 --> 00:13:18,397 that Kyle feels that Diane is 467 00:13:18,464 --> 00:13:21,634 in the position he should have. 468 00:13:21,700 --> 00:13:23,035 >> Cole: Okay. 469 00:13:23,102 --> 00:13:24,803 So, what does that have to do 470 00:13:24,870 --> 00:13:26,705 with what Victor's interests 471 00:13:26,772 --> 00:13:29,575 are in Kyle and Diane? 472 00:13:29,642 --> 00:13:30,776 >> Michael: Victor wasn't happy 473 00:13:30,843 --> 00:13:31,944 when Jack stepped in 474 00:13:32,011 --> 00:13:33,612 as Nikki's AA sponsor, 475 00:13:33,679 --> 00:13:36,882 and I even heard from Diane that 476 00:13:36,949 --> 00:13:37,750 right before 477 00:13:37,816 --> 00:13:39,552 she went into rehab, 478 00:13:39,618 --> 00:13:40,719 Jack broke his 479 00:13:40,786 --> 00:13:41,720 own sobriety for Nikki. 480 00:13:41,787 --> 00:13:42,788 >> Cole: I know, I know. 481 00:13:42,855 --> 00:13:43,923 Victoria told me that. 482 00:13:43,989 --> 00:13:45,324 I mean, that's a hell of a risk 483 00:13:45,391 --> 00:13:46,125 for Jack to take. 484 00:13:46,192 --> 00:13:47,193 >> Michael: It was a desperate 485 00:13:47,259 --> 00:13:48,627 attempt to shock Nikki into 486 00:13:48,694 --> 00:13:50,930 getting sober, but Jack passed 487 00:13:50,996 --> 00:13:52,998 out when he took the drugs, 488 00:13:53,065 --> 00:13:55,100 and Victor thought that left 489 00:13:55,167 --> 00:13:56,869 Nikki vulnerable, in danger. 490 00:13:56,936 --> 00:13:58,270 He thought what Jack did was 491 00:13:58,337 --> 00:13:59,004 unconscionable. 492 00:13:59,071 --> 00:14:00,005 >> Cole: Okay, okay, all right, 493 00:14:00,072 --> 00:14:01,840 so that's why 494 00:14:01,907 --> 00:14:04,243 Victor is angry with Jack. 495 00:14:04,310 --> 00:14:05,778 It's-- it's enough to make him 496 00:14:05,844 --> 00:14:08,113 want to gather ammunition 497 00:14:08,180 --> 00:14:09,048 against him. 498 00:14:09,114 --> 00:14:10,115 >> Michael: I can't be certain, 499 00:14:10,182 --> 00:14:11,183 but that's what it feels like. 500 00:14:11,250 --> 00:14:12,251 >> Cole: I know, I think, 501 00:14:12,318 --> 00:14:13,385 listen, I trust your judgment 502 00:14:13,452 --> 00:14:14,887 when it comes to Victor. 503 00:14:14,954 --> 00:14:16,822 I mean, you-- you know him. 504 00:14:16,889 --> 00:14:18,691 >> Michael: Given the details, 505 00:14:18,757 --> 00:14:20,125 I can imagine Victor 506 00:14:20,192 --> 00:14:22,061 feeling inspired to 507 00:14:22,127 --> 00:14:24,530 take revenge against Jack, 508 00:14:24,597 --> 00:14:25,965 you know, for what he's done, 509 00:14:26,031 --> 00:14:27,266 putting him in his place. 510 00:14:27,333 --> 00:14:28,567 >> Cole: Okay, I don't wanna be 511 00:14:28,634 --> 00:14:30,035 a part of any kind of a vendetta 512 00:14:30,102 --> 00:14:31,470 attempt, especially when it 513 00:14:31,537 --> 00:14:32,905 involves my daughter. 514 00:14:32,972 --> 00:14:34,106 All right, she works at 515 00:14:34,173 --> 00:14:35,908 the Abbott house. 516 00:14:35,975 --> 00:14:37,109 I'm not gonna do anything 517 00:14:37,176 --> 00:14:38,310 to disrupt that. 518 00:14:38,377 --> 00:14:41,513 >> Michael: Well, once again, 519 00:14:41,580 --> 00:14:42,881 Victor has squeezed us 520 00:14:42,948 --> 00:14:43,782 between a rock 521 00:14:43,849 --> 00:14:46,151 and a very, very hard place. 522 00:14:46,218 --> 00:14:46,819 >> Cole: Listen, 523 00:14:46,885 --> 00:14:49,188 just be honest with me. 524 00:14:49,255 --> 00:14:53,225 What if I refuse his request? 525 00:14:55,894 --> 00:14:56,729 >> Michael: That may be 526 00:14:56,795 --> 00:14:58,731 the wrong question. 527 00:14:58,797 --> 00:15:00,366 >> Cole: So you're saying 528 00:15:00,432 --> 00:15:01,967 there's no choice, is there? 529 00:15:02,034 --> 00:15:03,636 I mean, if you and I wanna 530 00:15:03,702 --> 00:15:04,570 repair our relationship with 531 00:15:04,637 --> 00:15:06,805 Victor, we must do as he asks. 532 00:15:14,146 --> 00:15:15,314 >> Victor: But I see no reason 533 00:15:15,381 --> 00:15:16,682 why the three of you cannot work 534 00:15:16,749 --> 00:15:18,183 together at Newman Enterprises. 535 00:15:18,250 --> 00:15:18,851 Again. 536 00:15:18,917 --> 00:15:21,587 >> Adam: Dad, historically, 537 00:15:21,654 --> 00:15:23,289 that hasn't worked out. 538 00:15:23,355 --> 00:15:24,156 >> Victoria: You're always 539 00:15:24,223 --> 00:15:25,891 the victim, aren't you? 540 00:15:25,958 --> 00:15:26,992 >> Nick: Kind of with Adam 541 00:15:27,059 --> 00:15:29,061 on this one. 542 00:15:29,128 --> 00:15:30,929 The two of us, 543 00:15:30,996 --> 00:15:32,398 we've made it work. 544 00:15:32,464 --> 00:15:33,666 If there's three of us, 545 00:15:33,732 --> 00:15:34,800 you know, 546 00:15:34,867 --> 00:15:35,901 it could get tricky. 547 00:15:35,968 --> 00:15:37,036 >> Victor: I didn't say that 548 00:15:37,102 --> 00:15:38,737 the three of you would be 549 00:15:38,804 --> 00:15:40,472 working together directly. 550 00:15:40,539 --> 00:15:41,540 >> Adam: Well, then what exactly 551 00:15:41,607 --> 00:15:43,208 are we talking about here? 552 00:15:43,275 --> 00:15:43,909 >> Victor: What we're 553 00:15:43,976 --> 00:15:45,277 talking about here, son, 554 00:15:45,344 --> 00:15:47,079 is that I put you back 555 00:15:47,146 --> 00:15:50,783 as the head of Newman Media. 556 00:15:50,849 --> 00:15:52,651 >> Adam: Why-- 557 00:15:52,718 --> 00:15:53,619 why would you do that? 558 00:15:53,686 --> 00:15:54,653 >> Victor: Because you did 559 00:15:54,720 --> 00:15:55,721 a hell of a job running 560 00:15:55,788 --> 00:15:56,989 that company. 561 00:15:57,056 --> 00:15:58,457 You made it a strong, 562 00:15:58,524 --> 00:15:59,625 viable entity. 563 00:15:59,692 --> 00:16:00,893 >> Victoria: What about Mom? 564 00:16:00,959 --> 00:16:01,960 Is she okay with this? 565 00:16:02,027 --> 00:16:02,861 >> Victor: She is focusing 566 00:16:02,928 --> 00:16:03,629 on getting better. 567 00:16:03,696 --> 00:16:04,530 >> Nick: Then you've talked 568 00:16:04,596 --> 00:16:05,230 to her about this. 569 00:16:05,297 --> 00:16:06,298 She is on board with it. 570 00:16:06,365 --> 00:16:07,366 >> Victor: We are right now 571 00:16:07,433 --> 00:16:08,801 talking about Victoria 572 00:16:08,867 --> 00:16:10,803 and my desire for her to return 573 00:16:10,869 --> 00:16:12,638 to Newman Enterprises. 574 00:16:12,705 --> 00:16:13,706 >> Victoria: In what capacity, 575 00:16:13,772 --> 00:16:14,540 Dad? 576 00:16:14,606 --> 00:16:15,474 In Adam's role? 577 00:16:15,541 --> 00:16:16,975 >> Victor: I don't know yet. 578 00:16:17,042 --> 00:16:18,043 >> Adam: How am I supposed 579 00:16:18,110 --> 00:16:20,112 to take this? 580 00:16:20,179 --> 00:16:21,347 It appears you're offering me 581 00:16:21,413 --> 00:16:23,082 a CEO position. 582 00:16:23,148 --> 00:16:24,750 >> Victor: That's right. 583 00:16:24,817 --> 00:16:25,651 >> Adam: Well, then why 584 00:16:25,718 --> 00:16:26,719 does it feel like I'm still 585 00:16:26,785 --> 00:16:28,320 being sidelined? 586 00:16:28,387 --> 00:16:30,122 I mean, are you unhappy with 587 00:16:30,189 --> 00:16:31,056 the work that I've done 588 00:16:31,123 --> 00:16:31,890 at Newman? 589 00:16:31,957 --> 00:16:33,058 >> Victor: Did I say that? 590 00:16:43,102 --> 00:16:45,304 >> Adam: Dad, I believe that my 591 00:16:45,371 --> 00:16:48,474 work as co-CEO has been stellar. 592 00:16:48,540 --> 00:16:49,742 >> Victor: Son, I never said 593 00:16:49,808 --> 00:16:50,943 anything to the contrary, 594 00:16:51,009 --> 00:16:51,910 now did I? 595 00:16:51,977 --> 00:16:53,145 >> Adam: Nick and I have managed 596 00:16:53,212 --> 00:16:54,046 to make things work. 597 00:16:54,113 --> 00:16:54,713 >> Victor: Yes. 598 00:16:54,780 --> 00:16:56,048 We're a solid team. 599 00:16:56,115 --> 00:16:57,116 In fact, we found out today 600 00:16:57,182 --> 00:16:57,983 that we closed on 601 00:16:58,050 --> 00:16:59,318 the Mailer deal. 602 00:16:59,385 --> 00:17:00,319 >> Victor: Well done. 603 00:17:00,386 --> 00:17:02,154 >> Adam: Yeah, especially since 604 00:17:02,221 --> 00:17:03,422 Newman has been trying to align 605 00:17:03,489 --> 00:17:04,890 with them for years. 606 00:17:04,957 --> 00:17:06,125 And up until this point, 607 00:17:06,191 --> 00:17:07,693 we haven't succeeded. 608 00:17:07,760 --> 00:17:08,761 >> Victoria: Is that a dig 609 00:17:08,827 --> 00:17:10,496 at my leadership? 610 00:17:10,562 --> 00:17:11,764 >> Adam: I'm just stating 611 00:17:11,830 --> 00:17:12,598 the facts. 612 00:17:12,664 --> 00:17:13,499 >> Victoria: Trying to make 613 00:17:13,565 --> 00:17:14,333 yourself look better 614 00:17:14,400 --> 00:17:16,368 at my expense. 615 00:17:16,435 --> 00:17:17,703 >> Adam: The point is, 616 00:17:17,770 --> 00:17:18,704 things are working. 617 00:17:18,771 --> 00:17:20,038 Nick and I have managed to work 618 00:17:20,105 --> 00:17:20,839 well together. 619 00:17:20,906 --> 00:17:22,107 We're thriving. 620 00:17:22,174 --> 00:17:23,909 Am I wrong? 621 00:17:23,976 --> 00:17:25,544 >> Nick: He is not wrong. 622 00:17:25,611 --> 00:17:26,745 The company is in a very 623 00:17:26,812 --> 00:17:27,946 solid place right now. 624 00:17:28,013 --> 00:17:29,214 Everything's running smoothly. 625 00:17:29,281 --> 00:17:30,182 >> Adam: So why mess 626 00:17:30,249 --> 00:17:31,717 with a good thing? 627 00:17:31,784 --> 00:17:34,153 Why put unnecessary obstacles 628 00:17:34,219 --> 00:17:35,587 in the path? 629 00:17:35,654 --> 00:17:36,488 >> Victoria: And by obstacle, 630 00:17:36,555 --> 00:17:38,590 you mean me. 631 00:17:38,657 --> 00:17:40,759 >> Adam: Any variable that 632 00:17:40,826 --> 00:17:41,727 threatens the stability 633 00:17:41,794 --> 00:17:42,961 of the company. 634 00:17:43,028 --> 00:17:44,530 >> Victor: I'm very proud of 635 00:17:44,596 --> 00:17:45,431 what you and your brother 636 00:17:45,497 --> 00:17:46,565 have done. 637 00:17:46,632 --> 00:17:48,066 Very. 638 00:17:48,133 --> 00:17:50,102 Warms my heart to see both of 639 00:17:50,169 --> 00:17:51,737 you work together, okay? 640 00:17:51,804 --> 00:17:52,871 >> Adam: We-- we have 641 00:17:52,938 --> 00:17:54,406 each other's backs. 642 00:17:54,473 --> 00:17:56,108 I mean, why remove me 643 00:17:56,175 --> 00:17:57,075 from my position? 644 00:17:57,142 --> 00:17:58,477 >> Victor: What I am proposing 645 00:17:58,544 --> 00:18:01,313 is no reflection on you. 646 00:18:01,380 --> 00:18:02,314 I'm proud of what you 647 00:18:02,381 --> 00:18:03,182 have done. 648 00:18:03,248 --> 00:18:04,516 You have taken Newman Media 649 00:18:04,583 --> 00:18:06,919 and brought it to heights. 650 00:18:06,985 --> 00:18:08,153 And it meant a great deal 651 00:18:08,220 --> 00:18:09,621 to my company. 652 00:18:09,688 --> 00:18:10,322 >> Nick: Well, that 653 00:18:10,389 --> 00:18:11,323 is certainly true. 654 00:18:11,390 --> 00:18:12,825 You did an amazing job. 655 00:18:12,891 --> 00:18:15,394 But I have a feeling Mom's not 656 00:18:15,461 --> 00:18:16,295 gonna be cool with this. 657 00:18:16,361 --> 00:18:17,062 And the fact that 658 00:18:17,129 --> 00:18:18,096 you keep dodging the question 659 00:18:18,163 --> 00:18:19,164 means you haven't talked to her 660 00:18:19,231 --> 00:18:19,998 about it yet. 661 00:18:20,065 --> 00:18:21,233 >> Victor: All three of you have 662 00:18:21,300 --> 00:18:22,367 got to listen to me. 663 00:18:22,434 --> 00:18:24,136 I've always done, always wanted 664 00:18:24,203 --> 00:18:26,638 what was best for this family. 665 00:18:26,705 --> 00:18:28,674 For my wife, for my children 666 00:18:28,740 --> 00:18:29,675 and grandchildren. 667 00:18:29,741 --> 00:18:31,944 Is that clear? 668 00:18:32,010 --> 00:18:33,011 >> Nikki: I can't thank you 669 00:18:33,078 --> 00:18:34,513 enough for stepping in for me at 670 00:18:34,580 --> 00:18:36,181 Newman Media while I was away. 671 00:18:36,248 --> 00:18:38,684 Your work has been phenomenal. 672 00:18:38,750 --> 00:18:40,219 Nicholas even mentioned how 673 00:18:40,285 --> 00:18:41,620 impressed he was. 674 00:18:41,687 --> 00:18:42,688 >> Lauren: That means a lot 675 00:18:42,754 --> 00:18:43,856 to me. 676 00:18:43,922 --> 00:18:45,123 But I have to tell you, 677 00:18:45,190 --> 00:18:46,692 it's been quite a challenge 678 00:18:46,758 --> 00:18:48,560 balancing both Newman Media 679 00:18:48,627 --> 00:18:49,461 and Fenmore's. 680 00:18:49,528 --> 00:18:50,462 >> Nikki: Oh dear, 681 00:18:50,529 --> 00:18:52,397 I've overloaded you, haven't I? 682 00:18:52,464 --> 00:18:54,366 >> Lauren: I was happy to do it. 683 00:18:54,433 --> 00:18:55,701 But I have to be honest with 684 00:18:55,767 --> 00:18:57,669 you, it is not sustainable for 685 00:18:57,736 --> 00:18:58,704 me to run both companies 686 00:18:58,770 --> 00:18:59,571 long term. 687 00:18:59,638 --> 00:19:00,472 >> Nikki: Oh no, no, 688 00:19:00,539 --> 00:19:02,007 of course not. 689 00:19:02,074 --> 00:19:03,208 You have done more than enough 690 00:19:03,275 --> 00:19:04,510 for me. 691 00:19:04,576 --> 00:19:07,079 And I expect to be able 692 00:19:07,145 --> 00:19:08,180 to come back full time 693 00:19:08,247 --> 00:19:09,781 in the next few months. 694 00:19:09,848 --> 00:19:11,517 >> Lauren: Months? 695 00:19:11,583 --> 00:19:15,287 Ah, that is a-- a long time. 696 00:19:15,354 --> 00:19:17,356 I-- I actually thought our 697 00:19:17,422 --> 00:19:19,157 arrangement was more temporary. 698 00:19:19,224 --> 00:19:20,692 >> Nikki: Oh no, don't worry. 699 00:19:20,759 --> 00:19:21,827 I-- I don't expect for you 700 00:19:21,894 --> 00:19:24,229 to stay there that long. 701 00:19:24,296 --> 00:19:25,597 But you're not coming back 702 00:19:25,664 --> 00:19:26,665 to run it, right? 703 00:19:26,732 --> 00:19:28,567 >> Nikki: Not yet. 704 00:19:28,634 --> 00:19:30,903 But I have another solution 705 00:19:30,969 --> 00:19:32,905 in mind. 706 00:19:32,971 --> 00:19:34,573 >> Victoria: I appreciate that 707 00:19:34,640 --> 00:19:35,674 you want me to come back 708 00:19:35,741 --> 00:19:37,910 to the company, Dad. 709 00:19:37,976 --> 00:19:39,278 There was a time when I thought 710 00:19:39,344 --> 00:19:40,245 you weren't interested in 711 00:19:40,312 --> 00:19:41,413 having me there anymore. 712 00:19:41,480 --> 00:19:42,080 >> Victor: Sweetheart, 713 00:19:42,147 --> 00:19:44,049 that was never the case. 714 00:19:44,116 --> 00:19:45,250 >> Victoria: I just don't 715 00:19:45,317 --> 00:19:46,251 think that I'm ready 716 00:19:46,318 --> 00:19:47,553 to come back to work. 717 00:19:47,619 --> 00:19:48,720 And for what it's worth, 718 00:19:48,787 --> 00:19:50,923 I think that Adam should retain 719 00:19:50,989 --> 00:19:52,958 his current role and Mom should 720 00:19:53,025 --> 00:19:54,760 remain CEO of Newman Media. 721 00:19:54,826 --> 00:19:56,061 >> Adam: Oh, let me guess, 722 00:19:56,128 --> 00:19:57,429 you don't want me to have 723 00:19:57,496 --> 00:19:59,298 a CEO title. 724 00:19:59,364 --> 00:20:00,198 >> Victoria: It's not all 725 00:20:00,265 --> 00:20:01,667 about you, Adam. 726 00:20:01,733 --> 00:20:03,268 I want my mother to keep her job 727 00:20:03,335 --> 00:20:04,970 so that she can stay focused 728 00:20:05,037 --> 00:20:05,671 and that will aid 729 00:20:05,737 --> 00:20:07,372 in her recovery. 730 00:20:07,439 --> 00:20:08,307 And I would think that 731 00:20:08,373 --> 00:20:09,207 you would wanna spend 732 00:20:09,274 --> 00:20:10,142 your energies on Connor 733 00:20:10,208 --> 00:20:13,545 and not some career shift. 734 00:20:13,612 --> 00:20:14,479 >> Adam: Well, that is 735 00:20:14,546 --> 00:20:15,180 a good point. 736 00:20:15,247 --> 00:20:17,349 You're probably right. 737 00:20:17,416 --> 00:20:18,817 >> Victoria: All right, then. 738 00:20:18,884 --> 00:20:20,752 There's nothing left to say. 739 00:20:20,819 --> 00:20:21,486 >> Victor: Sweetheart, whoa, 740 00:20:21,553 --> 00:20:22,888 whoa, whoa, whoa. 741 00:20:22,955 --> 00:20:24,456 Will you at least consider 742 00:20:24,523 --> 00:20:26,191 coming back to Newman? 743 00:20:26,258 --> 00:20:26,858 >> Victoria: Daddy, 744 00:20:26,925 --> 00:20:27,759 I appreciate the offer. 745 00:20:27,826 --> 00:20:28,560 I really do. 746 00:20:28,627 --> 00:20:29,795 But it sounds like a delay in 747 00:20:29,861 --> 00:20:30,963 my return would be better 748 00:20:31,029 --> 00:20:32,264 for everyone involved. 749 00:20:32,331 --> 00:20:34,166 I really do think that. 750 00:20:41,239 --> 00:20:41,873 >> Adam: I have 751 00:20:41,940 --> 00:20:42,841 to get going, too. 752 00:20:42,908 --> 00:20:43,742 I've gotta meet Chelsea. 753 00:20:43,809 --> 00:20:44,810 >> Victor: Wait a minute, Adam. 754 00:20:44,876 --> 00:20:48,413 How is Connor doing? 755 00:20:48,480 --> 00:20:49,414 >> Adam: He's all right. 756 00:20:49,481 --> 00:20:50,616 He's recovering after 757 00:20:50,682 --> 00:20:53,018 his recent setback. 758 00:20:53,085 --> 00:20:53,752 >> Victor: I'm happy 759 00:20:53,819 --> 00:20:54,553 to hear that. 760 00:20:54,620 --> 00:20:57,089 >> Adam: Thank you. 761 00:20:57,155 --> 00:20:58,256 I guess given Victoria's 762 00:20:58,323 --> 00:20:59,358 answer, I don't have to worry 763 00:20:59,424 --> 00:21:01,393 if I'm gonna be sidelined 764 00:21:01,460 --> 00:21:03,829 or rewarded just yet. 765 00:21:03,895 --> 00:21:06,231 So, good for me. 766 00:21:06,298 --> 00:21:08,000 Nick. 767 00:21:10,736 --> 00:21:12,638 >> Nick: All right. 768 00:21:12,704 --> 00:21:14,373 It's just us. 769 00:21:14,439 --> 00:21:17,109 What was that about? 770 00:21:17,175 --> 00:21:19,578 >> Victor: Well, son... 771 00:21:19,645 --> 00:21:20,579 I've gotta tell you that 772 00:21:20,646 --> 00:21:23,548 I'm very proud... 773 00:21:23,615 --> 00:21:24,950 of you and Adam 774 00:21:25,017 --> 00:21:25,884 working together, 775 00:21:25,951 --> 00:21:27,886 making this all 776 00:21:27,953 --> 00:21:29,121 very successful. 777 00:21:29,187 --> 00:21:29,888 >> Nick: Thank you. 778 00:21:29,955 --> 00:21:31,323 Yes, it's all true. 779 00:21:31,390 --> 00:21:33,225 >> Victor: Right. 780 00:21:33,291 --> 00:21:34,493 But I also know that you have 781 00:21:34,559 --> 00:21:37,529 two different styles, don't you? 782 00:21:37,596 --> 00:21:38,597 >> Nick: We not only have 783 00:21:38,664 --> 00:21:39,498 two different styles, 784 00:21:39,564 --> 00:21:40,399 we have a different set 785 00:21:40,465 --> 00:21:41,133 of morals, 786 00:21:41,199 --> 00:21:42,334 and I don't think I'm ever gonna 787 00:21:42,401 --> 00:21:43,635 be fully past that. 788 00:21:43,702 --> 00:21:44,536 >> Victor: So it's inevitable 789 00:21:44,603 --> 00:21:45,437 that the two of you 790 00:21:45,504 --> 00:21:47,005 will come to a clash, 791 00:21:47,072 --> 00:21:47,739 and that would do 792 00:21:47,806 --> 00:21:48,974 an enormous damage 793 00:21:49,041 --> 00:21:50,342 to our company, right? 794 00:21:50,409 --> 00:21:51,576 >> Nick: Adam and I are never 795 00:21:51,643 --> 00:21:52,644 gonna see eye to eye 796 00:21:52,711 --> 00:21:55,380 on everything, but I... 797 00:21:55,447 --> 00:21:56,448 I believe that 798 00:21:56,515 --> 00:21:58,050 we will be able to get past that 799 00:21:58,116 --> 00:22:00,886 for the sake of the company. 800 00:22:00,952 --> 00:22:01,920 >> Victor: I think Adam 801 00:22:01,987 --> 00:22:03,155 has done a hell of a job 802 00:22:03,221 --> 00:22:04,756 with Newman Media 803 00:22:04,823 --> 00:22:07,859 when he ran it, 804 00:22:07,926 --> 00:22:11,229 and as far as Victoria 805 00:22:11,296 --> 00:22:12,998 is concerned, I know that she 806 00:22:13,065 --> 00:22:14,900 says she wants to focus on her 807 00:22:14,966 --> 00:22:16,902 family, which is all good. 808 00:22:16,968 --> 00:22:19,104 However, I know her. 809 00:22:19,171 --> 00:22:20,105 She'd chomp at the bit 810 00:22:20,172 --> 00:22:22,074 to come back to work, 811 00:22:22,140 --> 00:22:24,276 to have some sense of purpose. 812 00:22:24,342 --> 00:22:26,144 >> Nick: Yes, she has a purpose. 813 00:22:26,211 --> 00:22:27,279 It's not the purpose that 814 00:22:27,345 --> 00:22:29,448 you want for her. 815 00:22:29,514 --> 00:22:31,283 And Dad, Vic is not wrong. 816 00:22:31,349 --> 00:22:32,851 Adam's got a lot on his plate 817 00:22:32,918 --> 00:22:33,852 right now with Connor. 818 00:22:33,919 --> 00:22:35,253 It is not a good time for him 819 00:22:35,320 --> 00:22:35,987 to be shifting gears 820 00:22:36,054 --> 00:22:36,855 at the office. 821 00:22:40,058 --> 00:22:42,327 You know, I'm curious. 822 00:22:42,394 --> 00:22:43,895 All I've ever heard from you is 823 00:22:43,962 --> 00:22:45,163 that you want the three of us 824 00:22:45,230 --> 00:22:47,332 to be working together 825 00:22:47,399 --> 00:22:48,100 at Newman. 826 00:22:48,166 --> 00:22:49,301 >> Victor: Mm-hmm. 827 00:22:49,367 --> 00:22:50,135 >> Nick: What's changed? 828 00:22:50,202 --> 00:22:51,503 I mean, why did you 829 00:22:51,570 --> 00:22:52,771 reverse course? 830 00:23:00,112 --> 00:23:01,413 >> Lauren: So what is your plan 831 00:23:01,480 --> 00:23:02,414 with Newman Media 832 00:23:02,481 --> 00:23:04,449 if I'm no longer involved? 833 00:23:04,516 --> 00:23:05,984 >> Nikki: I am going to ask 834 00:23:06,051 --> 00:23:07,152 Victoria to step in 835 00:23:07,219 --> 00:23:08,887 until I can return. 836 00:23:08,954 --> 00:23:09,955 >> Laure: Do you think she's 837 00:23:10,021 --> 00:23:11,156 ready to come back to work? 838 00:23:11,223 --> 00:23:12,457 >> Nikki: Well, she has 839 00:23:12,524 --> 00:23:14,626 expressed some reluctance, 840 00:23:14,693 --> 00:23:16,228 but I think Newman Media 841 00:23:16,294 --> 00:23:18,163 is a great option for her. 842 00:23:18,230 --> 00:23:19,698 And it's not like I can leave it 843 00:23:19,765 --> 00:23:21,666 to just anybody. 844 00:23:21,733 --> 00:23:22,734 >> Lauren: Well, I have been 845 00:23:22,801 --> 00:23:24,936 honored to be in your place, 846 00:23:25,003 --> 00:23:25,904 and I will happily 847 00:23:25,971 --> 00:23:27,372 turn things over to Victoria 848 00:23:27,439 --> 00:23:28,673 if she accepts the job. 849 00:23:28,740 --> 00:23:30,108 >> Nikki: She is the perfect 850 00:23:30,175 --> 00:23:31,777 person to do it. 851 00:23:31,843 --> 00:23:32,978 And really, 852 00:23:33,044 --> 00:23:34,412 there is no one else, 853 00:23:34,479 --> 00:23:36,181 aside from you, of course, 854 00:23:36,248 --> 00:23:37,482 that I would trust 855 00:23:37,549 --> 00:23:40,719 with that responsibility. 856 00:23:40,786 --> 00:23:41,787 >> Victor: I would like nothing 857 00:23:41,853 --> 00:23:44,489 more than for you and Adam 858 00:23:44,556 --> 00:23:46,825 and Victoria to work together. 859 00:23:46,892 --> 00:23:48,160 But I also have got 860 00:23:48,226 --> 00:23:49,161 to be concerned about 861 00:23:49,227 --> 00:23:50,662 your mother's recovery. 862 00:23:50,729 --> 00:23:51,997 She's, you know, 863 00:23:52,063 --> 00:23:53,465 working very hard 864 00:23:53,532 --> 00:23:55,600 to get sober again. 865 00:23:55,667 --> 00:23:56,601 And I don't want her 866 00:23:56,668 --> 00:23:57,969 to fall off the wagon. 867 00:23:58,036 --> 00:23:59,037 >> Nick: Well, I don't want 868 00:23:59,104 --> 00:24:00,038 that either. 869 00:24:00,105 --> 00:24:01,506 But, Dad, 870 00:24:01,573 --> 00:24:02,774 you need to talk 871 00:24:02,841 --> 00:24:03,542 to Mom about this, 872 00:24:03,608 --> 00:24:04,509 and you need 873 00:24:04,576 --> 00:24:05,544 to really listen to her 874 00:24:05,610 --> 00:24:06,745 about what she wants. 875 00:24:06,812 --> 00:24:08,513 >> Victor: Son, my aim is to do 876 00:24:08,580 --> 00:24:10,849 what is best for the company. 877 00:24:10,916 --> 00:24:13,318 I need you now to encourage 878 00:24:13,385 --> 00:24:15,687 your sister to come back. 879 00:24:15,754 --> 00:24:18,123 I know she wants to. 880 00:24:18,190 --> 00:24:19,691 She just needs a little 881 00:24:19,758 --> 00:24:20,826 encouragement, a little push 882 00:24:20,892 --> 00:24:22,394 from you. 883 00:24:22,460 --> 00:24:23,295 >> Nick: You're putting me 884 00:24:23,361 --> 00:24:24,062 in a tough position. 885 00:24:24,129 --> 00:24:25,163 You know that, right? 886 00:24:25,230 --> 00:24:26,198 I mean, this can really 887 00:24:26,264 --> 00:24:30,402 backfire on you, on Mom, 888 00:24:30,468 --> 00:24:32,103 Victoria, Adam, I mean, 889 00:24:32,170 --> 00:24:33,071 especially Adam. 890 00:24:33,138 --> 00:24:34,472 If Adam feels like 891 00:24:34,539 --> 00:24:36,508 he's being sidelined, 892 00:24:36,575 --> 00:24:37,209 Dad, there's no telling 893 00:24:37,275 --> 00:24:39,010 how he's gonna react. 894 00:24:44,249 --> 00:24:45,951 >> Sally: Hey, you're home. 895 00:24:46,017 --> 00:24:47,853 I thought you were supposed to 896 00:24:47,919 --> 00:24:49,221 be meeting with Chelsea. 897 00:24:49,287 --> 00:24:50,956 >> Adam: Uh, I had some time, 898 00:24:51,022 --> 00:24:54,059 and I wanted to see you first. 899 00:24:54,125 --> 00:24:55,427 >> Sally: I love that. 900 00:24:55,493 --> 00:24:57,329 Okay, I have a question. 901 00:24:57,395 --> 00:24:58,096 Now that you're home, 902 00:24:58,163 --> 00:24:59,297 I need your opinion. 903 00:24:59,364 --> 00:25:01,032 What do you think of these? 904 00:25:01,099 --> 00:25:03,034 >> Adam: Uh, they are-- 905 00:25:03,101 --> 00:25:05,570 they're fine, they're great. 906 00:25:05,637 --> 00:25:07,138 >> Sally: You hate them. 907 00:25:07,205 --> 00:25:08,540 Okay, no, not your style. 908 00:25:08,607 --> 00:25:10,108 Um, I can go a different route. 909 00:25:10,175 --> 00:25:10,942 I... 910 00:25:11,009 --> 00:25:13,845 >> Adam: No, I like the pillows. 911 00:25:13,912 --> 00:25:15,447 Okay, the place, it-- 912 00:25:15,513 --> 00:25:18,049 it feels better already. 913 00:25:18,116 --> 00:25:19,217 >> Sally: Really? 914 00:25:19,284 --> 00:25:20,752 >> Adam: Mm-hmm. 915 00:25:20,819 --> 00:25:22,320 Your presence is the best 916 00:25:22,387 --> 00:25:24,189 change of all. 917 00:25:24,256 --> 00:25:27,626 I want you to feel at home. 918 00:25:27,692 --> 00:25:29,194 >> Sally: I do. 919 00:25:29,261 --> 00:25:30,095 You don't have to worry 920 00:25:30,161 --> 00:25:31,229 about that. 921 00:25:31,296 --> 00:25:32,664 >> Adam: All right. 922 00:25:32,731 --> 00:25:33,932 >> Sally: Okay, let's forget 923 00:25:33,999 --> 00:25:34,766 about the pillows. 924 00:25:34,833 --> 00:25:37,402 Have you had an update 925 00:25:37,469 --> 00:25:39,137 on Connor? 926 00:25:39,204 --> 00:25:41,039 >> Adam: Not yet. 927 00:25:41,106 --> 00:25:42,207 I mean, he's constantly on my 928 00:25:42,274 --> 00:25:43,441 mind, but as far as I know, 929 00:25:43,508 --> 00:25:46,444 there has not been any change. 930 00:25:46,511 --> 00:25:47,345 >> Sally: Okay, did something 931 00:25:47,412 --> 00:25:48,980 else happen? 932 00:25:51,616 --> 00:25:53,118 >> Adam: I got a summons 933 00:25:53,184 --> 00:25:55,654 from Victor to the ranch. 934 00:25:55,720 --> 00:25:56,655 He called me, Nick, 935 00:25:56,721 --> 00:25:58,790 and Victoria all together. 936 00:25:58,857 --> 00:26:00,892 >> Sally: What did he want? 937 00:26:00,959 --> 00:26:02,761 >> Adam: I don't know, honestly. 938 00:26:02,827 --> 00:26:03,795 But there was an agenda 939 00:26:03,862 --> 00:26:04,462 at play. 940 00:26:04,529 --> 00:26:05,497 He was questioning Victoria 941 00:26:05,563 --> 00:26:07,032 about her return to Newman, 942 00:26:07,098 --> 00:26:09,968 and then he floated the idea 943 00:26:10,035 --> 00:26:11,436 of me taking over Newman Media 944 00:26:11,503 --> 00:26:12,871 to run again. 945 00:26:12,938 --> 00:26:13,939 >> Sally: But I thought things 946 00:26:14,005 --> 00:26:15,240 were going well between you 947 00:26:15,307 --> 00:26:16,541 and Nick as co-CEOs, that you 948 00:26:16,608 --> 00:26:17,442 guys had found a balance. 949 00:26:17,509 --> 00:26:18,343 >> Adam: Yeah, we have. 950 00:26:18,410 --> 00:26:19,678 I mean, we found a groove. 951 00:26:19,744 --> 00:26:21,179 We've succeeded. 952 00:26:21,246 --> 00:26:23,048 I bent over backwards to try to 953 00:26:23,114 --> 00:26:24,316 make that work, and now Dad 954 00:26:24,382 --> 00:26:25,717 wants to shove me out. 955 00:26:25,784 --> 00:26:27,185 >> Sally: Okay, well, isn't it 956 00:26:27,252 --> 00:26:28,253 a possibility that this is 957 00:26:28,320 --> 00:26:28,987 a good thing? 958 00:26:29,054 --> 00:26:30,989 Like, maybe... 959 00:26:31,056 --> 00:26:32,023 I don't know, you know? 960 00:26:32,090 --> 00:26:34,025 If-- if you go back and run 961 00:26:34,092 --> 00:26:35,193 Newman Media, you would have 962 00:26:35,260 --> 00:26:36,828 autonomy again at the company 963 00:26:36,895 --> 00:26:39,798 that you built yourself. 964 00:26:39,864 --> 00:26:41,232 >> Adam: Well, I am attached 965 00:26:41,299 --> 00:26:42,300 to Newman Media. 966 00:26:42,367 --> 00:26:44,369 I did invest a lot to turn it 967 00:26:44,436 --> 00:26:46,004 into a powerhouse. 968 00:26:46,071 --> 00:26:47,072 That's where I got to work 969 00:26:47,138 --> 00:26:48,173 side-by-side with you. 970 00:26:48,239 --> 00:26:49,240 >> Sally: Yeah, there's a lot 971 00:26:49,307 --> 00:26:51,409 of good memories there. 972 00:26:51,476 --> 00:26:52,777 Well, is it something you think 973 00:26:52,844 --> 00:26:55,647 you'd take on again? 974 00:26:55,714 --> 00:26:56,414 >> Adam: It just-- 975 00:26:56,481 --> 00:26:58,483 it doesn't feel right. 976 00:26:58,550 --> 00:27:00,719 Okay, Dad says it's not an 977 00:27:00,785 --> 00:27:01,953 insult, but I have a hard time 978 00:27:02,020 --> 00:27:03,388 believing that his sole motive 979 00:27:03,455 --> 00:27:05,824 is to do right by me. 980 00:27:05,890 --> 00:27:07,058 >> Sally: Okay, well, what else 981 00:27:07,125 --> 00:27:08,927 could it be? 982 00:27:08,994 --> 00:27:09,995 >> Adam: I think that once 983 00:27:10,061 --> 00:27:11,596 again, I am a pawn in a larger 984 00:27:11,663 --> 00:27:13,031 power play that my dad 985 00:27:13,098 --> 00:27:14,699 has going on. 986 00:27:20,472 --> 00:27:22,173 >> Cole: So, Michael, 987 00:27:22,240 --> 00:27:23,341 what do you suggest? 988 00:27:23,408 --> 00:27:24,075 I mean, how-- how 989 00:27:24,142 --> 00:27:27,379 do I handle this? 990 00:27:27,445 --> 00:27:28,913 >> Michael: Agree to his request 991 00:27:28,980 --> 00:27:30,682 to befriend Kyle. 992 00:27:30,749 --> 00:27:31,950 There's no harm in that. 993 00:27:32,017 --> 00:27:33,918 >> Cole: Oh, man, that is just-- 994 00:27:33,985 --> 00:27:35,253 that is so cheap 995 00:27:35,320 --> 00:27:37,322 and disingenuous. 996 00:27:37,389 --> 00:27:38,223 >> Michael: He's simply asking 997 00:27:38,289 --> 00:27:39,724 you to get to know the man 998 00:27:39,791 --> 00:27:40,692 who employs your daughter. 999 00:27:40,759 --> 00:27:42,827 Make that your goal as well. 1000 00:27:42,894 --> 00:27:43,895 From what I know of him, 1001 00:27:43,962 --> 00:27:44,996 Kyle is a very good man. 1002 00:27:45,063 --> 00:27:47,399 >> Cole: He-- he is-- he is, but 1003 00:27:47,465 --> 00:27:49,067 so what about you? 1004 00:27:49,134 --> 00:27:50,135 I mean, how are you gonna 1005 00:27:50,201 --> 00:27:53,671 proceed with Diane? 1006 00:27:53,738 --> 00:27:55,573 >> Michael: She is good company. 1007 00:27:55,640 --> 00:27:59,611 I will grant Victor's request 1008 00:27:59,677 --> 00:28:01,546 by enjoying time 1009 00:28:01,613 --> 00:28:02,781 with a good friend. 1010 00:28:02,847 --> 00:28:03,581 >> Cole: Okay, well, 1011 00:28:03,648 --> 00:28:06,284 we both know that Victor must 1012 00:28:06,351 --> 00:28:07,385 want something more 1013 00:28:07,452 --> 00:28:08,987 out of all of this. 1014 00:28:09,054 --> 00:28:10,522 >> Michael: Yes, there may come 1015 00:28:10,588 --> 00:28:11,990 a time when he requests 1016 00:28:12,057 --> 00:28:14,559 additional information or 1017 00:28:14,626 --> 00:28:15,527 possibly something 1018 00:28:15,593 --> 00:28:17,729 more insidious. 1019 00:28:17,796 --> 00:28:18,997 But in the meantime, you keep 1020 00:28:19,064 --> 00:28:20,398 your head down, play the game, 1021 00:28:20,465 --> 00:28:22,100 and I will... 1022 00:28:22,167 --> 00:28:23,268 try to get some insights 1023 00:28:23,334 --> 00:28:24,302 into Victor's state of mind, 1024 00:28:24,369 --> 00:28:24,969 find out what 1025 00:28:25,036 --> 00:28:28,006 he's actually up to. 1026 00:28:28,073 --> 00:28:30,108 Right now, I have to take off 1027 00:28:30,175 --> 00:28:31,176 because I have a meeting with 1028 00:28:31,242 --> 00:28:33,211 my beautiful wife. 1029 00:28:33,278 --> 00:28:34,479 >> Cole: All right. 1030 00:28:34,546 --> 00:28:36,448 Hey, listen, thank you. 1031 00:28:36,514 --> 00:28:37,749 I appreciate your time, 1032 00:28:37,816 --> 00:28:39,217 and please say hello 1033 00:28:39,284 --> 00:28:40,351 to Lauren for me. 1034 00:28:40,418 --> 00:28:42,087 >> Michael: Listen, take care 1035 00:28:42,153 --> 00:28:43,588 and let me know 1036 00:28:43,655 --> 00:28:45,123 if anything comes up. 1037 00:28:45,190 --> 00:28:45,824 >> Cole: I will. 1038 00:28:45,890 --> 00:28:46,658 >> Michael: All right? 1039 00:28:46,724 --> 00:28:48,626 >> Cole: Okay, see you soon. 1040 00:29:06,010 --> 00:29:07,178 >> Sally: So, what do you think 1041 00:29:07,245 --> 00:29:08,213 Victor's after? 1042 00:29:08,279 --> 00:29:10,949 With this move. 1043 00:29:11,015 --> 00:29:11,850 >> Adam: He really seems 1044 00:29:11,916 --> 00:29:12,851 to want Victoria back 1045 00:29:12,917 --> 00:29:14,252 at the mothership. 1046 00:29:14,319 --> 00:29:15,386 And if I am relegated 1047 00:29:15,453 --> 00:29:16,421 to Newman Media, 1048 00:29:16,488 --> 00:29:19,157 it paves the way for her return. 1049 00:29:19,224 --> 00:29:20,925 >> Sally: Okay, 1050 00:29:20,992 --> 00:29:22,660 but what happens to Nikki? 1051 00:29:22,727 --> 00:29:23,728 I mean, what happens to her 1052 00:29:23,795 --> 00:29:24,496 if you're in charge 1053 00:29:24,562 --> 00:29:25,430 at Newman Media? 1054 00:29:25,497 --> 00:29:26,331 >> Adam: I don't know. 1055 00:29:26,397 --> 00:29:28,633 I think Dad wants to give her 1056 00:29:28,700 --> 00:29:29,334 time to recover 1057 00:29:29,400 --> 00:29:31,002 from her relapse. 1058 00:29:31,069 --> 00:29:32,070 I mean, there could be more 1059 00:29:32,137 --> 00:29:33,004 to it than that. 1060 00:29:33,071 --> 00:29:35,273 >> Sally: Okay. 1061 00:29:35,340 --> 00:29:38,109 And hear me out. 1062 00:29:38,176 --> 00:29:40,812 What if Victor is just taking 1063 00:29:40,879 --> 00:29:41,846 a look at the company 1064 00:29:41,913 --> 00:29:42,747 and trying to find 1065 00:29:42,814 --> 00:29:44,516 the best place for everyone? 1066 00:29:44,582 --> 00:29:46,284 >> Adam: Sally, is that 1067 00:29:46,351 --> 00:29:48,386 the Victor Newman that you know? 1068 00:29:48,453 --> 00:29:49,554 Making moves that 1069 00:29:49,621 --> 00:29:50,588 aren't power plays, 1070 00:29:50,655 --> 00:29:52,724 no hidden agenda? 1071 00:29:52,790 --> 00:29:56,361 >> Sally: No, but I tried. 1072 00:29:56,427 --> 00:29:58,096 Okay, so do you think Victoria 1073 00:29:58,163 --> 00:29:59,230 is aware of Victor's 1074 00:29:59,297 --> 00:30:00,331 overall goal, 1075 00:30:00,398 --> 00:30:02,567 that she's a part of it? 1076 00:30:02,634 --> 00:30:04,002 >> Adam: Probably not. 1077 00:30:04,068 --> 00:30:05,036 But I don't believe for 1078 00:30:05,103 --> 00:30:06,104 a second that she's gonna stay 1079 00:30:06,171 --> 00:30:07,405 away from Newman forever. 1080 00:30:07,472 --> 00:30:08,773 She could be stringing Dad 1081 00:30:08,840 --> 00:30:10,141 along until she gets exactly 1082 00:30:10,208 --> 00:30:12,544 what she wants in return. 1083 00:30:12,610 --> 00:30:13,778 >> Sally: I mean, you could be 1084 00:30:13,845 --> 00:30:14,979 right, but, I mean, hasn't she 1085 00:30:15,046 --> 00:30:16,948 been focused on her daughter? 1086 00:30:17,015 --> 00:30:18,449 And up until this point, 1087 00:30:18,516 --> 00:30:20,185 there's been no indication that 1088 00:30:20,251 --> 00:30:23,521 Victor hasn't been pleased with 1089 00:30:23,588 --> 00:30:24,856 the work that you're doing. 1090 00:30:24,923 --> 00:30:26,224 >> Adam: No, he's been 1091 00:30:26,291 --> 00:30:27,659 supportive of Nick and me 1092 00:30:27,725 --> 00:30:31,462 working together as a team. 1093 00:30:31,529 --> 00:30:33,831 >> Sally: Yeah, this is odd. 1094 00:30:33,898 --> 00:30:35,233 Especially since Victor 1095 00:30:35,300 --> 00:30:37,669 has been satisfied. 1096 00:30:37,735 --> 00:30:38,970 I mean, 1097 00:30:39,037 --> 00:30:40,271 I can see why you would wonder 1098 00:30:40,338 --> 00:30:41,472 about his change of attitude. 1099 00:30:41,539 --> 00:30:42,707 >> Adam: If I'm in Newman Media, 1100 00:30:42,774 --> 00:30:43,374 what happens when 1101 00:30:43,441 --> 00:30:44,108 Nikki is stronger 1102 00:30:44,175 --> 00:30:45,743 and she feels like returning? 1103 00:30:45,810 --> 00:30:47,045 Am I gonna be out 1104 00:30:47,111 --> 00:30:48,279 completely again? 1105 00:30:48,346 --> 00:30:49,347 >> Sally: I really don't think 1106 00:30:49,414 --> 00:30:50,515 Victor would do that to you, 1107 00:30:50,582 --> 00:30:51,583 especially after all that you 1108 00:30:51,649 --> 00:30:53,251 have going on with Connor. 1109 00:30:53,318 --> 00:30:55,086 >> Adam: I don't know why my dad 1110 00:30:55,153 --> 00:30:56,988 keeps jerking me around. 1111 00:30:57,055 --> 00:30:59,657 Every time I think we are past 1112 00:30:59,724 --> 00:31:02,260 this, it happens again. 1113 00:31:02,327 --> 00:31:03,461 No matter how many times 1114 00:31:03,528 --> 00:31:05,263 I prove myself to him, 1115 00:31:05,330 --> 00:31:07,298 he just sees me as 1116 00:31:07,365 --> 00:31:10,802 merely a tool to be used. 1117 00:31:10,868 --> 00:31:12,136 >> Victor: Just do me a favor 1118 00:31:12,203 --> 00:31:13,805 and leave Adam to me, all right? 1119 00:31:13,871 --> 00:31:16,241 It-- it'll all fall into place. 1120 00:31:16,307 --> 00:31:17,742 I want you to focus on 1121 00:31:17,809 --> 00:31:18,643 convincing Victoria 1122 00:31:18,710 --> 00:31:20,812 to come back. 1123 00:31:20,878 --> 00:31:22,013 >> Nick: All right. 1124 00:31:22,080 --> 00:31:23,381 I really think you need to 1125 00:31:23,448 --> 00:31:24,616 think this through. 1126 00:31:24,682 --> 00:31:25,650 >> Nikki: Think what through? 1127 00:31:25,717 --> 00:31:26,584 >> Victor: Hi, sweetheart. 1128 00:31:26,651 --> 00:31:28,186 >> Nick: Hey, Mom. 1129 00:31:28,253 --> 00:31:29,254 >> Victor: We were just talking 1130 00:31:29,320 --> 00:31:30,488 about how to convince Victoria 1131 00:31:30,555 --> 00:31:32,123 to come back to Newman. 1132 00:31:32,190 --> 00:31:33,625 >> Nick: That's Dad's plan, 1133 00:31:33,691 --> 00:31:35,426 by the way, not mine. 1134 00:31:35,493 --> 00:31:36,628 Vic's made it very clear 1135 00:31:36,694 --> 00:31:38,529 she's not ready to come back. 1136 00:31:38,596 --> 00:31:40,999 >> Nikki: Well, I think I can 1137 00:31:41,065 --> 00:31:43,268 help you with that. 1138 00:31:43,334 --> 00:31:44,936 >> Victor: Really? 1139 00:31:45,003 --> 00:31:46,537 >> Nikki: I was just with Lauren 1140 00:31:46,604 --> 00:31:48,773 and we talked about the fact 1141 00:31:48,840 --> 00:31:50,275 that she can't possibly keep 1142 00:31:50,341 --> 00:31:51,909 taking over for me indefinitely 1143 00:31:51,976 --> 00:31:53,144 at Newman Media. 1144 00:31:53,211 --> 00:31:54,312 >> Victor: Well, we'll find 1145 00:31:54,379 --> 00:31:56,347 someone to take your place 1146 00:31:56,414 --> 00:31:58,783 while you focus on your rehab. 1147 00:31:58,850 --> 00:31:59,851 >> Nikki: But we don't have 1148 00:31:59,917 --> 00:32:00,685 to do that. 1149 00:32:00,752 --> 00:32:01,719 I wanna ask Victoria 1150 00:32:01,786 --> 00:32:03,621 to do it. 1151 00:32:03,688 --> 00:32:05,390 >> Nick: I like it. 1152 00:32:05,456 --> 00:32:06,891 I think that is a much more 1153 00:32:06,958 --> 00:32:09,027 viable plan. 1154 00:32:09,093 --> 00:32:10,728 >> Nikki: More viable than what? 1155 00:32:17,969 --> 00:32:19,103 >> Victoria: Hi. 1156 00:32:19,170 --> 00:32:20,038 >> Cole: Hey. 1157 00:32:20,104 --> 00:32:20,705 How are you? 1158 00:32:20,772 --> 00:32:21,439 >> Victoria: I'm good. 1159 00:32:21,506 --> 00:32:22,640 I'm glad you texted me. 1160 00:32:22,707 --> 00:32:23,841 I could really use 1161 00:32:23,908 --> 00:32:24,876 a distraction. 1162 00:32:24,942 --> 00:32:26,177 >> Cole: Oh, uh-oh. 1163 00:32:26,244 --> 00:32:27,612 Does that have anything to do 1164 00:32:27,679 --> 00:32:29,814 with your meeting with Victor? 1165 00:32:29,881 --> 00:32:32,016 >> Victoria: He's pushing me 1166 00:32:32,083 --> 00:32:33,584 about returning to work 1167 00:32:33,651 --> 00:32:34,285 at Newman. 1168 00:32:34,352 --> 00:32:35,687 >> Cole: Hmm. 1169 00:32:35,753 --> 00:32:37,121 So what did you say? 1170 00:32:37,188 --> 00:32:38,423 >> Victoria: I made it clear 1171 00:32:38,489 --> 00:32:39,757 that I'm not ready 1172 00:32:39,824 --> 00:32:41,559 to come back yet. 1173 00:32:41,626 --> 00:32:42,327 That I wanna focus 1174 00:32:42,393 --> 00:32:43,695 on my children. 1175 00:32:43,761 --> 00:32:44,796 Being there for Claire 1176 00:32:44,862 --> 00:32:46,898 and Johnny and Katie. 1177 00:32:46,964 --> 00:32:48,066 >> Cole: Your kids come first. 1178 00:32:48,132 --> 00:32:50,234 >> Victoria: Yes, always. 1179 00:32:50,301 --> 00:32:52,170 And I get this sense that, 1180 00:32:52,236 --> 00:32:52,870 I don't know, 1181 00:32:52,937 --> 00:32:53,871 that he's up to something. 1182 00:32:53,938 --> 00:32:55,473 Like maybe he has some 1183 00:32:55,540 --> 00:32:56,808 mysterious plan in the works 1184 00:32:56,874 --> 00:32:57,575 that he's not telling 1185 00:32:57,642 --> 00:32:58,476 any of us about. 1186 00:32:58,543 --> 00:32:59,544 Of course not. 1187 00:32:59,610 --> 00:33:00,678 Well, I don't want anything 1188 00:33:00,745 --> 00:33:02,480 to do with those games. 1189 00:33:02,547 --> 00:33:04,315 >> Cole: That makes sense. 1190 00:33:04,382 --> 00:33:05,216 Yeah. 1191 00:33:05,283 --> 00:33:06,684 >> Victoria: Is there something 1192 00:33:06,751 --> 00:33:07,485 going on? 1193 00:33:07,552 --> 00:33:09,954 What's wrong? 1194 00:33:14,025 --> 00:33:15,226 >> Cole: I just was thinking 1195 00:33:15,293 --> 00:33:17,562 about you. 1196 00:33:17,628 --> 00:33:19,497 And how happy I am to see you. 1197 00:33:19,564 --> 00:33:20,498 >> Victoria: Oh. 1198 00:33:20,565 --> 00:33:22,834 Well, I'm happy to see you too. 1199 00:33:22,900 --> 00:33:25,136 >> Cole: And I-- I just wondered 1200 00:33:25,203 --> 00:33:26,304 whether we could have 1201 00:33:26,371 --> 00:33:28,539 dinner together. 1202 00:33:28,606 --> 00:33:29,640 >> Victoria: Sure. 1203 00:33:29,707 --> 00:33:31,376 Yeah, you and me and Claire. 1204 00:33:31,442 --> 00:33:32,744 >> Cole: No, actually I was 1205 00:33:32,810 --> 00:33:34,078 thinking more just like 1206 00:33:34,145 --> 00:33:34,979 the two of us. 1207 00:33:35,046 --> 00:33:37,582 You know, you and me. 1208 00:33:37,648 --> 00:33:40,351 You know, like a date. 1209 00:33:43,855 --> 00:33:46,290 >> Lauren: Hi, darling. 1210 00:33:46,357 --> 00:33:47,191 >> Michael: There's a sight 1211 00:33:47,258 --> 00:33:47,959 for sore eyes. 1212 00:33:48,025 --> 00:33:48,626 >> Lauren: Yeah, 1213 00:33:48,693 --> 00:33:50,061 since this morning? 1214 00:33:50,128 --> 00:33:50,795 >> Michael: Well. 1215 00:33:50,862 --> 00:33:53,064 Well, feels like a lifetime. 1216 00:33:58,302 --> 00:34:01,739 >> Lauren: What happened? 1217 00:34:01,806 --> 00:34:03,474 >> Michael: Hmm. 1218 00:34:03,541 --> 00:34:04,275 There is something 1219 00:34:04,342 --> 00:34:05,643 I need to tell you. 1220 00:34:05,710 --> 00:34:09,580 And it has to stay between us. 1221 00:34:09,647 --> 00:34:12,784 >> Lauren: What's going on? 1222 00:34:12,850 --> 00:34:13,851 >> Michael: I'm in a bit 1223 00:34:13,918 --> 00:34:15,386 of a pickle. 1224 00:34:15,453 --> 00:34:17,221 >> Lauren: How big? 1225 00:34:17,288 --> 00:34:20,491 >> Michael: Massive. 1226 00:34:20,558 --> 00:34:21,959 It's another mess with Victor. 1227 00:34:22,026 --> 00:34:23,294 >> Lauren: Ah, sometimes I just 1228 00:34:23,361 --> 00:34:25,096 wanna shake him. 1229 00:34:25,163 --> 00:34:26,564 I do not want you involved 1230 00:34:26,631 --> 00:34:27,932 in any trouble. 1231 00:34:27,999 --> 00:34:29,000 >> Michael: Ah, it's too late 1232 00:34:29,067 --> 00:34:32,537 for that. 1233 00:34:32,603 --> 00:34:34,005 >> Lauren: Okay. 1234 00:34:34,071 --> 00:34:37,542 What are we talking about? 1235 00:34:37,608 --> 00:34:38,576 >> Michael: It appears Victor's 1236 00:34:38,643 --> 00:34:40,344 on the warpath. 1237 00:34:40,411 --> 00:34:42,947 >> Lauren: Is there a target? 1238 00:34:43,014 --> 00:34:46,017 >> Michael: Jack Abbott. 1239 00:34:46,083 --> 00:34:47,819 There is reason to believe that 1240 00:34:47,885 --> 00:34:49,554 the dormant war 1241 00:34:49,620 --> 00:34:52,457 between Jack and Victor 1242 00:34:52,523 --> 00:34:54,959 is about to reignite. 1243 00:34:57,562 --> 00:34:58,930 >> Nick: Dad's talking about 1244 00:34:58,996 --> 00:35:00,164 installing Adam back 1245 00:35:00,231 --> 00:35:02,767 at Newman Media in your place. 1246 00:35:02,834 --> 00:35:04,502 >> Nikki: What? 1247 00:35:04,569 --> 00:35:06,504 That's a terrible idea. 1248 00:35:06,571 --> 00:35:08,406 >> Victor: I disagree with you. 1249 00:35:08,473 --> 00:35:09,607 >> Nikki: Why would you choose 1250 00:35:09,674 --> 00:35:11,008 Adam over Victoria? 1251 00:35:11,075 --> 00:35:13,110 It's only until I can return. 1252 00:35:13,177 --> 00:35:15,079 Victoria will honor that wish. 1253 00:35:15,146 --> 00:35:16,047 >> Nick: I certainly 1254 00:35:16,113 --> 00:35:17,515 agree with that. 1255 00:35:17,582 --> 00:35:19,050 Victoria would happily step 1256 00:35:19,116 --> 00:35:20,084 aside or even step into 1257 00:35:20,151 --> 00:35:20,852 a different role. 1258 00:35:20,918 --> 00:35:21,919 >> Nikki: Whereas if you put 1259 00:35:21,986 --> 00:35:23,621 Adam in there, oh, he'll 1260 00:35:23,688 --> 00:35:24,856 fall in love with the power. 1261 00:35:24,922 --> 00:35:26,157 He'll never wanna leave. 1262 00:35:26,224 --> 00:35:26,824 >> Victor: Well, 1263 00:35:26,891 --> 00:35:27,959 as far as I'm concerned, 1264 00:35:28,025 --> 00:35:28,893 it's a terrible idea 1265 00:35:28,960 --> 00:35:31,095 to put Victoria 1266 00:35:31,162 --> 00:35:32,763 at the helm of Newman Media. 1267 00:35:32,830 --> 00:35:34,232 >> Nikki: If you let Adam 1268 00:35:34,298 --> 00:35:35,800 get a foot in the door, 1269 00:35:35,867 --> 00:35:38,035 he will create so much chaos. 1270 00:35:38,102 --> 00:35:39,537 Why do you wanna put all 1271 00:35:39,604 --> 00:35:43,241 of us through that? 1272 00:35:43,307 --> 00:35:45,142 Unless... 1273 00:35:45,209 --> 00:35:47,411 >> Victor: Unless what? 1274 00:35:47,478 --> 00:35:50,014 I know how upset you've been 1275 00:35:50,081 --> 00:35:52,383 that I chose Jack as my sponsor 1276 00:35:52,450 --> 00:35:54,552 not once but twice. 1277 00:35:54,619 --> 00:35:55,620 >> Victor: What does that have 1278 00:35:55,686 --> 00:35:57,154 to do with anything? 1279 00:35:57,221 --> 00:35:59,223 >> Nikki: Tell me the truth. 1280 00:35:59,290 --> 00:36:01,092 Are you punishing me for that? 1281 00:36:17,742 --> 00:36:19,677 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. 1282 00:36:19,744 --> 00:36:21,679 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 1283 00:36:21,746 --> 00:36:23,781 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 1284 00:36:31,122 --> 00:36:32,089 >> Announcer: Join us again for 1285 00:36:32,156 --> 00:36:35,026 The Young and the Restless.