1 00:00:02,202 --> 00:00:03,370 This is a joke, right? 2 00:00:03,470 --> 00:00:04,938 It's not a joke. 3 00:00:05,038 --> 00:00:07,774 Chancellor Industries is about to change hands once again, 4 00:00:07,875 --> 00:00:09,676 but for the last time. 5 00:00:09,776 --> 00:00:11,245 You really are obsessed, you know that? 6 00:00:11,345 --> 00:00:13,080 I'm just telling you the truth, Cane. 7 00:00:13,180 --> 00:00:14,781 No, no, what you're trying to do 8 00:00:14,882 --> 00:00:16,483 is sell us a wishful bill of goods 9 00:00:16,583 --> 00:00:18,051 about some sudden discovery that would put you 10 00:00:18,151 --> 00:00:19,853 back in control of Katherine's company. 11 00:00:19,953 --> 00:00:21,188 There's nothing wishful about this. 12 00:00:21,288 --> 00:00:22,923 You know what, actually, obsession is too light of a word 13 00:00:23,023 --> 00:00:25,192 -for the fixation that you have. -Yeah. 14 00:00:25,292 --> 00:00:26,593 I couldn't agree more. I mean, honestly, 15 00:00:26,693 --> 00:00:28,929 even though Cane was very generous to offer you a job, 16 00:00:29,029 --> 00:00:31,732 I'm rescinding that offer. 17 00:00:31,832 --> 00:00:33,100 I'm sorry. Are you firing me? 18 00:00:33,200 --> 00:00:34,935 Yes, absolutely. 19 00:00:35,035 --> 00:00:37,237 So you can return the files that you took, 20 00:00:37,337 --> 00:00:40,107 vacate the premises immediately, and if you don't go quietly, 21 00:00:40,207 --> 00:00:41,942 I'll have security escort you out. 22 00:00:42,042 --> 00:00:43,443 BILLY: You're not getting it. 23 00:00:43,544 --> 00:00:45,579 You don't have the power to fire me... 24 00:00:45,679 --> 00:00:47,247 because you don't own Chancellor. 25 00:00:47,347 --> 00:00:48,715 In fact, you never did. 26 00:00:48,815 --> 00:00:51,184 Yeah? Then who does own it? 27 00:00:51,285 --> 00:00:52,753 The Abbotts. 28 00:01:03,697 --> 00:01:05,632 Well, I wonder what was so important 29 00:01:05,732 --> 00:01:08,101 that Jack summoned us to his office to talk about it. 30 00:01:08,201 --> 00:01:11,538 Well, I assume because he did wanna meet here... 31 00:01:11,638 --> 00:01:13,140 it has to do with Jabot. 32 00:01:13,240 --> 00:01:16,109 I don't know. There was something in his tone 33 00:01:16,209 --> 00:01:19,012 that made me sort of feel like it was something more than that. 34 00:01:19,112 --> 00:01:20,581 Hey. Sorry to keep you waiting. 35 00:01:20,681 --> 00:01:22,115 ASHLEY: No worries. We just got here. 36 00:01:22,215 --> 00:01:24,117 -What's going on? -Uh... 37 00:01:24,217 --> 00:01:26,119 I don't even know where to start. 38 00:01:26,219 --> 00:01:27,421 Is it Diane? Has something-- 39 00:01:27,521 --> 00:01:28,956 No, no, Diane's fine. 40 00:01:29,056 --> 00:01:30,924 Nothing happened. Well, nothing happened to us. 41 00:01:31,024 --> 00:01:32,793 So is it Jabot? Has it not bounced back 42 00:01:32,893 --> 00:01:34,361 the way you thought it would? 43 00:01:34,461 --> 00:01:37,998 Jabot is, indeed, on solid ground. 44 00:01:38,098 --> 00:01:42,235 We, as a family, may be richer than we thought. 45 00:01:42,336 --> 00:01:45,339 The problem there is that new wealth 46 00:01:45,439 --> 00:01:48,742 could come at great personal expense. 47 00:01:50,711 --> 00:01:55,582 ♪♪ 48 00:02:23,610 --> 00:02:25,278 Thank you for agreeing to meet. 49 00:02:25,379 --> 00:02:26,913 I know how crazed you must be 50 00:02:27,014 --> 00:02:29,349 getting used to your new post at Memorial. 51 00:02:29,449 --> 00:02:31,385 Taking over as Chief of Staff 52 00:02:31,485 --> 00:02:33,387 has actually gone smoother than I expected. 53 00:02:33,487 --> 00:02:36,390 Besides, I can always make time for a friend. 54 00:02:36,490 --> 00:02:38,158 I appreciate that. 55 00:02:38,258 --> 00:02:40,160 So what's going on, Nate? 56 00:02:40,260 --> 00:02:42,429 Your message was pretty cryptic. 57 00:02:42,529 --> 00:02:44,931 Yeah, about that. I wanted to meet here 58 00:02:45,032 --> 00:02:48,135 and not at the hospital because it's kinda personal. 59 00:02:48,235 --> 00:02:51,004 Potentially life-changing, in fact. 60 00:02:51,104 --> 00:02:52,639 I'm listening. 61 00:02:52,739 --> 00:02:55,609 Not too long ago, you told me about a colleague, 62 00:02:55,709 --> 00:02:57,511 an orthopedic surgeon. 63 00:02:57,611 --> 00:02:59,079 Yeah. I'd spoken to her 64 00:02:59,179 --> 00:03:01,682 about reversing the injury to your hand. 65 00:03:01,782 --> 00:03:03,150 She's developed a new procedure. 66 00:03:03,250 --> 00:03:05,819 That has had great success. 67 00:03:05,919 --> 00:03:08,789 I've done some research of my own. 68 00:03:08,889 --> 00:03:11,758 Are you thinking about having the surgery? 69 00:03:11,858 --> 00:03:13,427 I am. 70 00:03:13,527 --> 00:03:15,562 And if everything goes well, 71 00:03:15,662 --> 00:03:18,231 I'm considering a return to medicine. 72 00:03:18,331 --> 00:03:20,934 Wow, Nate, that's... 73 00:03:21,034 --> 00:03:22,469 that's wonderful news. 74 00:03:22,569 --> 00:03:23,804 -It hasn't happened yet. -Yeah. 75 00:03:23,904 --> 00:03:27,374 But you're thinking about it, and that's a start. 76 00:03:27,474 --> 00:03:29,342 But I'm a little confused. 77 00:03:29,443 --> 00:03:32,045 Last time we spoke about it, you were pretty adamant 78 00:03:32,145 --> 00:03:34,548 that your career as a surgeon was behind you. 79 00:03:34,648 --> 00:03:37,284 What changed your mind? 80 00:03:37,384 --> 00:03:39,853 You did. 81 00:03:41,288 --> 00:03:43,423 I am sure that you believe 82 00:03:43,523 --> 00:03:46,293 you found some-- some smoking gun, Billy, 83 00:03:46,393 --> 00:03:48,361 and I'm not surprised, because ever since 84 00:03:48,462 --> 00:03:50,230 Jill sold that company out from under you, 85 00:03:50,330 --> 00:03:52,599 you've been on a mission to try to find some loophole 86 00:03:52,699 --> 00:03:54,067 that you could manipulate 87 00:03:54,167 --> 00:03:56,002 to wrest back control of the company. 88 00:03:56,103 --> 00:03:58,505 Well, it turns out my relentlessness paid off. 89 00:03:58,605 --> 00:04:01,675 -No. You're delusional. -I'm not making this up, Cane. 90 00:04:01,775 --> 00:04:04,177 You're a spoiled brat, Billy, who's throwing a temper tantrum 91 00:04:04,277 --> 00:04:05,879 because you didn't get what you want, 92 00:04:05,979 --> 00:04:08,648 -and I'm tired of it. -I would actually love to hear 93 00:04:08,749 --> 00:04:11,284 why you think the Abbotts own Chancellor. 94 00:04:11,384 --> 00:04:12,919 Look. 95 00:04:14,421 --> 00:04:16,723 I get it, okay? It's a tough pill to swallow. 96 00:04:16,823 --> 00:04:19,726 For both of you. And I was skeptical at first, 97 00:04:19,826 --> 00:04:22,429 but I was able to find irrefutable proof that 98 00:04:22,529 --> 00:04:25,398 my family are the sole owners of Chancellor Industries, 99 00:04:25,499 --> 00:04:27,234 and by the end of the day, we will have the ammo 100 00:04:27,334 --> 00:04:28,568 to take full possession. 101 00:04:28,668 --> 00:04:30,303 Do you know how absurd you sound? 102 00:04:30,403 --> 00:04:32,606 What I know is that you were right earlier. 103 00:04:32,706 --> 00:04:34,441 It is time to vacate the premises, 104 00:04:34,541 --> 00:04:36,309 except that won't be me leaving. 105 00:04:36,409 --> 00:04:39,012 It'll be you two. 106 00:04:48,488 --> 00:04:51,057 What did I do to change your mind? 107 00:04:51,158 --> 00:04:53,794 Having a front row seat to how you helped Malcolm. 108 00:04:53,894 --> 00:04:57,430 You have such a passion for what you do, it... 109 00:04:57,531 --> 00:04:59,366 made me realize how much I miss it. 110 00:04:59,466 --> 00:05:01,568 Glad I could be an inspiration. 111 00:05:01,668 --> 00:05:05,305 I mean, not only to me. Look, I still have a connection 112 00:05:05,405 --> 00:05:07,174 to all the folks down at the hospital, 113 00:05:07,274 --> 00:05:09,309 and the way they go on about you-- 114 00:05:09,409 --> 00:05:11,444 your energy, your optimism... 115 00:05:11,545 --> 00:05:15,115 you have literally breathed new life into that place. 116 00:05:15,215 --> 00:05:18,018 Sounds like you've been checking up on me, Nate Hastings. 117 00:05:18,118 --> 00:05:19,186 [laughing] 118 00:05:19,286 --> 00:05:20,887 Given the fact that I was the one 119 00:05:20,987 --> 00:05:22,556 who recommended you for the job, 120 00:05:22,656 --> 00:05:25,525 I had to be sure you were making me look good. 121 00:05:25,625 --> 00:05:27,260 I hope I didn't disappoint. 122 00:05:27,360 --> 00:05:28,528 Are you kidding me? 123 00:05:28,628 --> 00:05:30,564 I'm a hero to those folks because of you. 124 00:05:30,664 --> 00:05:31,898 That's kind of you to say. 125 00:05:31,998 --> 00:05:35,535 Truth be told, I was also looking out for you. 126 00:05:35,635 --> 00:05:38,338 I know from my experience as chief of surgery 127 00:05:38,438 --> 00:05:41,508 not everyone at that hospital knows how to play nice. 128 00:05:41,608 --> 00:05:44,277 Well, I just kill the malcontents with kindness. 129 00:05:44,377 --> 00:05:46,413 Works every time. 130 00:05:46,513 --> 00:05:48,315 I will keep that in mind. 131 00:05:48,415 --> 00:05:50,317 So let's get back to the surgery. 132 00:05:50,417 --> 00:05:52,953 Are you sure you wanna pursue it? 133 00:05:53,053 --> 00:05:56,489 If it gives me a chance to do what I love, I am all in. 134 00:05:56,590 --> 00:05:58,124 But you have to keep in mind 135 00:05:58,225 --> 00:06:00,427 the percentage of patients that don't see improvement. 136 00:06:00,527 --> 00:06:02,362 Now, it's small, but... 137 00:06:02,462 --> 00:06:03,930 I shouldn't get my hopes up. 138 00:06:04,030 --> 00:06:05,665 I should wait and see what happens. 139 00:06:05,765 --> 00:06:07,334 Time will be the judge. 140 00:06:07,434 --> 00:06:09,970 I'm glad to see you haven't forgotten that part of the job. 141 00:06:10,070 --> 00:06:12,539 I've done my fair share of tempering high expectations 142 00:06:12,639 --> 00:06:14,741 over the years. I know the drill. 143 00:06:14,841 --> 00:06:17,010 I just don't want you to be disappointed, 144 00:06:17,110 --> 00:06:20,447 especially now that you realize this is what you really want. 145 00:06:20,547 --> 00:06:24,284 I'm not sure I ever stopped wanting it. 146 00:06:24,384 --> 00:06:27,354 But don't worry. If I do fall into that small percentage, 147 00:06:27,454 --> 00:06:28,955 I will survive. 148 00:06:29,055 --> 00:06:31,424 I had to give up medicine before. I can do it again. 149 00:06:31,524 --> 00:06:34,327 We won't know until we take that first step. 150 00:06:34,427 --> 00:06:36,363 Are you ready to get started? 151 00:06:36,463 --> 00:06:38,365 Very. 152 00:06:39,566 --> 00:06:41,668 If Phillip Chancellor didn't pay back the loan 153 00:06:41,768 --> 00:06:43,570 Dad made to him all those years ago, 154 00:06:43,670 --> 00:06:46,539 Billy alleges, according to the agreement, 155 00:06:46,640 --> 00:06:50,210 Chancellor now belongs to the heirs of John Abbott. 156 00:06:50,310 --> 00:06:54,047 You're saying that we own Katherine's company? 157 00:06:54,147 --> 00:06:56,016 According to Billy, we do. 158 00:06:56,116 --> 00:06:59,319 [laughs, stammers] I don't understand any of this. 159 00:06:59,419 --> 00:07:01,154 Oh, you are not the only one. 160 00:07:01,254 --> 00:07:03,089 I don't understand why our father 161 00:07:03,189 --> 00:07:05,158 failed to mention this to us. 162 00:07:05,258 --> 00:07:06,993 And I found absolutely no evidence of this. 163 00:07:07,093 --> 00:07:08,461 When I was doing that deep dive 164 00:07:08,561 --> 00:07:09,996 into our family history-- nothing. 165 00:07:10,096 --> 00:07:12,365 Obviously, Billy must have some evidence 166 00:07:12,465 --> 00:07:15,702 -to back this up, right? -He has the loan documents. 167 00:07:15,802 --> 00:07:17,437 And you have seen them? 168 00:07:17,537 --> 00:07:19,272 I have. So has Kyle. 169 00:07:19,372 --> 00:07:22,175 Wait a second. Okay. Just... so you mean to tell me 170 00:07:22,275 --> 00:07:24,210 that these documents have been in a vault 171 00:07:24,311 --> 00:07:27,547 or just a file cabinet at Chancellor all these decades? 172 00:07:27,647 --> 00:07:29,916 -Apparently so. -I mean, imagine how different 173 00:07:30,016 --> 00:07:31,518 so many lives would have been 174 00:07:31,618 --> 00:07:34,521 if our family had owned Chancellor all these years. 175 00:07:34,621 --> 00:07:37,490 According to Billy, it was and still is our company. 176 00:07:37,590 --> 00:07:39,926 We just didn't know it. 177 00:07:40,026 --> 00:07:43,363 Just another shocking footnote into the life of our father! 178 00:07:43,463 --> 00:07:45,265 Oh, I'm afraid it's more than a footnote. 179 00:07:45,365 --> 00:07:47,567 Kyle is meeting right now with our attorneys 180 00:07:47,667 --> 00:07:50,003 to determine whether these old loan documents 181 00:07:50,103 --> 00:07:52,272 are valid or enforceable. 182 00:07:53,640 --> 00:07:57,610 No. No. You are not actually trying to pursue legal action 183 00:07:57,711 --> 00:07:59,279 to take Chancellor? 184 00:07:59,379 --> 00:08:02,148 You can't take what is already yours. 185 00:08:02,248 --> 00:08:07,087 The question is, do we want to pursue the fight to prove this? 186 00:08:07,187 --> 00:08:10,490 And my answer is a solid no. 187 00:08:10,590 --> 00:08:12,092 Yeah, I agree. 188 00:08:12,192 --> 00:08:15,595 Unfortunately, our little brother feels otherwise. 189 00:08:15,695 --> 00:08:17,998 That's why he is now eager and ready 190 00:08:18,098 --> 00:08:20,967 to take Chancellor for his own. 191 00:08:21,067 --> 00:08:23,003 You're not gonna get away with this. 192 00:08:23,103 --> 00:08:25,205 I'm not leaving, and neither is Cane. 193 00:08:25,305 --> 00:08:27,807 Okay, well, I guess we'll see about that. 194 00:08:27,907 --> 00:08:30,343 You have no evidence to back any of this up, 195 00:08:30,443 --> 00:08:33,747 and I wouldn't believe anything that you did offer anyway. 196 00:08:33,847 --> 00:08:36,016 Look, I get it, okay? 197 00:08:36,116 --> 00:08:38,251 I understand. Your head's spinning right now. 198 00:08:38,351 --> 00:08:40,687 But I promise you, everything is real here, 199 00:08:40,787 --> 00:08:43,256 and the documents are being drawn up as we speak. 200 00:08:43,356 --> 00:08:45,458 Yeah, who'd you bribe to fabricate those? 201 00:08:45,558 --> 00:08:47,027 Or is it AI? 202 00:08:47,127 --> 00:08:49,662 AI. That is your M.O., isn't it? 203 00:08:49,763 --> 00:08:51,965 Trust me, when you get the documents, you will see 204 00:08:52,065 --> 00:08:53,733 that this is very much legit, 205 00:08:53,833 --> 00:08:55,668 and it'll be very detailed for you. 206 00:08:55,769 --> 00:08:57,504 Of course, I can give you the abridged version 207 00:08:57,604 --> 00:08:59,739 -if you'd like to hear that. -Sure. We'd love to hear that. 208 00:08:59,839 --> 00:09:02,275 Okay, well, this was quite some time ago, but, um... 209 00:09:02,375 --> 00:09:04,744 [clears throat] my father, John Abbott, 210 00:09:04,844 --> 00:09:07,881 bailed out a floundering Chancellor Industries. 211 00:09:07,981 --> 00:09:11,017 At the time, Phillip Chancellor was the CEO 212 00:09:11,117 --> 00:09:12,685 and he agreed to a deal. 213 00:09:12,786 --> 00:09:16,089 If the loan wasn't paid back in full within the time frame, 214 00:09:16,189 --> 00:09:19,592 then Chancellor Industries would then be owned 215 00:09:19,692 --> 00:09:22,462 by John Abbott or his heirs. 216 00:09:22,562 --> 00:09:24,364 Unfortunately, Phillip Chancellor died 217 00:09:24,464 --> 00:09:26,299 before he was able to repay the loan 218 00:09:26,399 --> 00:09:28,535 and my father died before he was able to collect, 219 00:09:28,635 --> 00:09:31,104 therefore, the loan went unpaid 220 00:09:31,204 --> 00:09:33,273 and Chancellor Industries belongs to us. 221 00:09:33,373 --> 00:09:35,809 -This is just--it's crazy. -It's not so crazy. 222 00:09:35,909 --> 00:09:38,311 My father took a gamble, and turns out, he won. 223 00:09:38,411 --> 00:09:41,714 Okay, well, I think I've heard enough. 224 00:09:41,815 --> 00:09:44,818 Look, this is a lot, okay? 225 00:09:44,918 --> 00:09:48,455 And I have been in your position multiple times. 226 00:09:48,555 --> 00:09:52,392 You know, you get the power to take over 227 00:09:52,492 --> 00:09:54,727 an amazing legacy company like Chancellor Industries, 228 00:09:54,828 --> 00:09:56,262 and you have a vision, 229 00:09:56,362 --> 00:09:58,665 you have a plan of what you wanna do with it. 230 00:09:58,765 --> 00:10:01,434 You know, the ability to really do something great with it, 231 00:10:01,534 --> 00:10:03,269 and then just like that, it's gone. 232 00:10:03,369 --> 00:10:05,939 it's soul-crushing, isn't it? 233 00:10:06,606 --> 00:10:10,443 Yeah. That's what this is about, isn't it, Billy? 234 00:10:10,543 --> 00:10:13,079 You're still bitter about that. 235 00:10:13,179 --> 00:10:15,515 See, I thought that you were past it, but you're not. 236 00:10:15,615 --> 00:10:17,917 Instead, now you're spinning this elaborate tale 237 00:10:18,017 --> 00:10:21,154 of fake loans and unpaid debts just to get back what you lost. 238 00:10:21,254 --> 00:10:24,224 You can think whatever you want, okay? I have truth on my side. 239 00:10:24,324 --> 00:10:26,126 The truth, Billy? 240 00:10:26,226 --> 00:10:28,094 I mean, this is sad. 241 00:10:28,194 --> 00:10:29,596 Whatever you think you dug up 242 00:10:29,696 --> 00:10:32,265 that gives you the rights to Chancellor, Billy, you're wrong. 243 00:10:32,365 --> 00:10:33,900 That's the irony in all this. 244 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:35,235 Once I'm running Chancellor again, 245 00:10:35,335 --> 00:10:37,570 it'll finally be in the right hands. 246 00:10:37,670 --> 00:10:39,639 -This cannot be happening. -It's not gonna happen. 247 00:10:39,739 --> 00:10:42,108 -I won't let it. -You two are unbelievable. 248 00:10:42,208 --> 00:10:44,077 How many times did I have to hear, 249 00:10:44,177 --> 00:10:46,479 every time that this company changed possession, 250 00:10:46,579 --> 00:10:48,915 that "This is what Katherine wanted"? 251 00:10:49,015 --> 00:10:51,918 Every single moment. It was as if I was encouraged 252 00:10:52,018 --> 00:10:54,087 or urged or forced to believe 253 00:10:54,187 --> 00:10:57,357 that she was pulling the strings from heaven above. 254 00:10:57,457 --> 00:11:00,460 It's ironic to me that the truth was actually buried 255 00:11:00,560 --> 00:11:03,596 in the basement for no one to find. 256 00:11:04,597 --> 00:11:07,267 I guess my obsession, is what you called it, 257 00:11:07,367 --> 00:11:09,769 turned out to be more of an intuition. 258 00:11:10,703 --> 00:11:12,505 Look, I would say I'm sorry about this, 259 00:11:12,605 --> 00:11:15,308 but that would be disingenuous. 260 00:11:15,408 --> 00:11:18,077 Because what I really wanna say is 261 00:11:18,178 --> 00:11:20,880 it's about damn time. 262 00:11:34,894 --> 00:11:36,863 I honestly can't even believe what I'm hearing. 263 00:11:36,963 --> 00:11:38,731 -If Katherine were here-- -Katherine would read 264 00:11:38,831 --> 00:11:40,233 the documents and realize 265 00:11:40,333 --> 00:11:42,235 that she has to hand over the company to the Abbotts. 266 00:11:42,335 --> 00:11:44,270 I tell you what--Katherine Katherine wouldn't give up 267 00:11:44,370 --> 00:11:45,972 without a fight. 268 00:11:46,072 --> 00:11:48,341 Even if Phillip never repaid John, 269 00:11:48,441 --> 00:11:50,743 Katherine would have made good on the loan--I'm sure of it. 270 00:11:50,843 --> 00:11:53,913 Oh, I agree. If she knew about it. I don't think she did. 271 00:11:54,013 --> 00:11:55,915 How could she not have known about it? 272 00:11:56,015 --> 00:11:58,384 Katherine was an amazing woman. There's no question about that. 273 00:11:58,484 --> 00:12:01,120 But she wasn't exactly a savvy corporate power player. 274 00:12:01,221 --> 00:12:03,623 She inherited the company. She was learning on her feet. 275 00:12:03,723 --> 00:12:05,291 Maybe she didn't read the contract. 276 00:12:05,391 --> 00:12:06,893 Maybe she didn't read the fine print. 277 00:12:06,993 --> 00:12:09,829 Okay, and you have proof that this loan was never repaid? 278 00:12:09,929 --> 00:12:11,864 My lawyers are double-checking into my father's bank accounts. 279 00:12:11,965 --> 00:12:13,466 You don't have any proof, do you, Billy? 280 00:12:13,566 --> 00:12:14,801 -Don't worry. We will. -Yeah, you better. 281 00:12:14,901 --> 00:12:16,669 Because I don't buy any of this. 282 00:12:16,769 --> 00:12:20,039 There's no way that John would take Chancellor from Katherine. 283 00:12:20,139 --> 00:12:21,608 Look... 284 00:12:21,708 --> 00:12:23,443 even if my father agreed 285 00:12:23,543 --> 00:12:26,179 not to follow through with the agreement in principle, 286 00:12:26,279 --> 00:12:28,281 the contract was never terminated, okay? 287 00:12:28,381 --> 00:12:30,350 I don't know if maybe he thought Katherine was gonna pay it back 288 00:12:30,450 --> 00:12:32,385 or he just left it alone. 289 00:12:32,485 --> 00:12:34,153 Bottom line is 290 00:12:34,254 --> 00:12:36,556 the loan was never paid back. 291 00:12:36,656 --> 00:12:38,891 A truth that was meant to stay buried... 292 00:12:38,992 --> 00:12:40,960 until I found it. 293 00:12:45,598 --> 00:12:47,100 ASHLEY: It's a lot to take in. 294 00:12:47,200 --> 00:12:49,269 We own Chancellor Industries. 295 00:12:49,369 --> 00:12:51,237 But I think that Billy's blind obsession 296 00:12:51,337 --> 00:12:52,639 is the real problem here. 297 00:12:52,739 --> 00:12:55,808 And I just can't believe that Billy was able 298 00:12:55,908 --> 00:12:58,111 to find this decades-old agreement 299 00:12:58,211 --> 00:12:59,946 between our father and Phillip Chancellor. 300 00:13:00,046 --> 00:13:02,115 It is concerning, to say the least. 301 00:13:02,215 --> 00:13:03,883 Can you think of a way to convince him 302 00:13:03,983 --> 00:13:05,785 -to step back from this? -Oh, believe me, I have tried. 303 00:13:05,885 --> 00:13:07,453 To no avail. 304 00:13:07,553 --> 00:13:09,522 Well, I hate us going after a company 305 00:13:09,622 --> 00:13:11,724 that we don't even need, 306 00:13:11,824 --> 00:13:14,494 that has absolutely no connection to our family. 307 00:13:14,594 --> 00:13:17,664 And, as a close friend of Lily and of Cane, 308 00:13:17,764 --> 00:13:19,399 I know what this will do to them. 309 00:13:19,499 --> 00:13:21,334 It will devastate them to lose Chancellor. 310 00:13:21,434 --> 00:13:24,337 Billy is so determined to right this supposed wrong, 311 00:13:24,437 --> 00:13:28,107 he hasn't given any thought to how this impacts anyone else. 312 00:13:28,207 --> 00:13:31,210 In his mind, he finally gets to claim 313 00:13:31,311 --> 00:13:33,446 what should always have been his. 314 00:13:33,546 --> 00:13:35,448 His words, not mine. 315 00:13:35,548 --> 00:13:37,950 -Who else knows about this? -We have no idea. 316 00:13:38,051 --> 00:13:42,088 We don't even know if Katherine knew about this arrangement. 317 00:13:42,188 --> 00:13:45,758 Billy is convinced that Jill did know 318 00:13:45,858 --> 00:13:48,995 -and consciously kept it buried. -Wait, wait, wait, wait. 319 00:13:49,095 --> 00:13:51,497 You mean that...that's why 320 00:13:51,597 --> 00:13:53,800 she sold the company out from under him? 321 00:13:53,900 --> 00:13:55,802 So that he would never find out? 322 00:13:55,902 --> 00:13:57,236 Well, that's what Billy believes, 323 00:13:57,337 --> 00:13:59,372 and frankly, I would not put it above her, Jill, 324 00:13:59,472 --> 00:14:01,240 keeping this secret. 325 00:14:01,341 --> 00:14:04,544 Think about it. If Billy did know about it... 326 00:14:04,644 --> 00:14:06,479 Jill would be stripped of everything 327 00:14:06,579 --> 00:14:09,449 that made her a player in this town. 328 00:14:09,549 --> 00:14:12,118 And Billy also believes that's why she sold it to Victor, 329 00:14:12,218 --> 00:14:14,354 to ensure her status 330 00:14:14,454 --> 00:14:17,724 and to protect that secret from ever getting out. 331 00:14:17,824 --> 00:14:20,126 Wow. I mean, we all know what it's like, right, 332 00:14:20,226 --> 00:14:22,428 to have a mother that values her business reputation 333 00:14:22,528 --> 00:14:23,830 more than her own children? 334 00:14:23,930 --> 00:14:25,565 And I really hope that we don't 335 00:14:25,665 --> 00:14:27,500 dredge any of that back up again. 336 00:14:27,600 --> 00:14:29,802 I'm just grateful we were all able to make peace with Dina 337 00:14:29,902 --> 00:14:31,437 before she passed away. 338 00:14:31,537 --> 00:14:34,440 I don't think there's going to be any peace for Jill and Billy. 339 00:14:34,540 --> 00:14:36,242 They've always had a tough time of it, 340 00:14:36,342 --> 00:14:40,847 but this new discovery is only going to intensify that. 341 00:14:40,947 --> 00:14:43,316 Just think, though. This could be so meaningful for Billy. 342 00:14:43,416 --> 00:14:45,151 I mean, I know what it meant to me 343 00:14:45,251 --> 00:14:46,853 to have the patents that Dad left me. 344 00:14:46,953 --> 00:14:48,388 I mean, it was everything. 345 00:14:48,488 --> 00:14:51,057 This could be a final gift from a father to his son 346 00:14:51,157 --> 00:14:53,092 that he was really hard on. 347 00:14:53,192 --> 00:14:55,962 Now, I understand Billy deserved it, but still... 348 00:14:56,062 --> 00:14:59,932 The difference is Dad didn't leave this only for Billy. 349 00:15:00,032 --> 00:15:02,135 As far as we're concerned, 350 00:15:02,235 --> 00:15:04,637 maybe Dad wanted to keep this secret buried with him, 351 00:15:04,737 --> 00:15:06,973 and now he's got a son who's bound and determined 352 00:15:07,073 --> 00:15:10,543 to dig up that grave no matter who gets hurt by it. 353 00:15:12,745 --> 00:15:16,916 I have to admit, I have a not-so-hidden agenda here. 354 00:15:17,016 --> 00:15:18,818 -Is that right? -[laughter] 355 00:15:18,918 --> 00:15:22,455 Calling my colleague to arrange the operation 356 00:15:22,555 --> 00:15:23,990 would not only benefit you. 357 00:15:24,090 --> 00:15:27,093 If the surgery is successful, it'll help me too. 358 00:15:27,193 --> 00:15:30,396 That is, if you consider rejoining the surgical team 359 00:15:30,496 --> 00:15:32,498 at Memorial. 360 00:15:32,598 --> 00:15:34,267 You did ask me that once before. 361 00:15:34,367 --> 00:15:38,304 And you told me that you shut the door on your medical career. 362 00:15:38,404 --> 00:15:40,406 And now that you're rethinking that 363 00:15:40,506 --> 00:15:42,742 and I'm looking to expand the surgery department... 364 00:15:42,842 --> 00:15:45,645 -My God, you are relentless. -[laughter] 365 00:15:45,745 --> 00:15:48,714 -It's my job to woo top talent. -Top talent, huh? 366 00:15:48,815 --> 00:15:50,349 Wow. No pressure there. 367 00:15:50,450 --> 00:15:52,952 Only if you say no. 368 00:15:53,052 --> 00:15:54,987 How could I when you have done nothing 369 00:15:55,087 --> 00:15:57,056 but extend yourself for me? 370 00:15:57,156 --> 00:16:00,059 In that case, I'd like to take you to lunch 371 00:16:00,159 --> 00:16:03,396 to celebrate the possibility of you coming to the fold. 372 00:16:03,496 --> 00:16:05,765 Society okay? 373 00:16:05,865 --> 00:16:07,633 I have a better idea. 374 00:16:07,733 --> 00:16:11,103 How about we celebrate that possibility here 375 00:16:11,204 --> 00:16:13,840 where I can cook for you? 376 00:16:21,714 --> 00:16:23,950 -You can cook? -I get by. 377 00:16:24,050 --> 00:16:27,019 If getting by means popping open a jar of spaghetti sauce 378 00:16:27,119 --> 00:16:28,888 or a cup of instant noodles, 379 00:16:28,988 --> 00:16:30,556 I think we should stick with Society. 380 00:16:30,656 --> 00:16:33,593 Oh, my gosh. You gotta give me a little more credit than that! 381 00:16:33,693 --> 00:16:35,628 Even though I did survive off both of those things 382 00:16:35,728 --> 00:16:38,197 -back in med school. -Mm-hmm. 383 00:16:38,297 --> 00:16:41,100 I have honed my skills since then, all right? 384 00:16:41,200 --> 00:16:44,136 So sit back, relax, 385 00:16:44,237 --> 00:16:46,239 and prepare to be impressed. 386 00:16:46,339 --> 00:16:48,875 You are raising my expectations. 387 00:16:48,975 --> 00:16:50,710 Do I look worried? 388 00:17:00,353 --> 00:17:03,322 Stephanie Simmons here. Remember the conversation we had 389 00:17:03,422 --> 00:17:05,157 about the surgeon who injured his hand 390 00:17:05,258 --> 00:17:07,560 and had to give up medicine? 391 00:17:07,660 --> 00:17:10,930 Well, I'd love to discuss the possibility of surgery for him. 392 00:17:11,030 --> 00:17:13,065 Call me when you get this. 393 00:17:14,200 --> 00:17:16,636 I just left a message for my surgeon friend. 394 00:17:16,736 --> 00:17:18,704 Hopefully, we can hear from her. 395 00:17:18,804 --> 00:17:21,140 -Oh, really? Thank you. -You're welcome. 396 00:17:22,875 --> 00:17:24,310 You need any help in there? 397 00:17:24,410 --> 00:17:26,712 I make a mean pot of boiling water. 398 00:17:26,812 --> 00:17:29,048 Ha ha. Naw, naw, I got it covered. 399 00:17:31,150 --> 00:17:32,952 You like the Chicago Bulls? 400 00:17:33,052 --> 00:17:35,154 Bulls game every chance I get. 401 00:17:35,254 --> 00:17:37,857 Let me guess. You're a knicks fan. 402 00:17:37,957 --> 00:17:40,660 No way. Brooklyn Nets all day. 403 00:17:40,760 --> 00:17:43,129 What? Brooklyn Nets? 404 00:17:43,229 --> 00:17:45,031 Interesting. 405 00:17:45,131 --> 00:17:46,966 Why interesting? 406 00:17:48,167 --> 00:17:50,169 Have they ever won a title? 407 00:17:50,269 --> 00:17:52,471 Next year. Next year will be their year. 408 00:17:52,572 --> 00:17:54,740 -Sure it will. -Ah, watch it... 409 00:17:54,840 --> 00:17:56,809 [both laughing] 410 00:18:02,181 --> 00:18:05,751 How do you think Devon will feel about you leaving Winters? 411 00:18:05,851 --> 00:18:09,422 Devon already knows, and, uh, he's pretty supportive. 412 00:18:09,522 --> 00:18:12,358 Wasn't he responsible for the injury to your hand? 413 00:18:17,096 --> 00:18:19,265 You know, uh... 414 00:18:19,365 --> 00:18:22,568 it was a tumultuous time for everyone involved. 415 00:18:22,668 --> 00:18:25,972 I'm hoping, if this surgery is successful, 416 00:18:26,072 --> 00:18:28,407 Devon and I can put that behind us. 417 00:18:28,507 --> 00:18:30,076 I hope so too. 418 00:18:30,176 --> 00:18:32,178 For both your sakes. 419 00:18:41,287 --> 00:18:44,991 Billy has so much positive going on in his life right now. 420 00:18:45,091 --> 00:18:48,160 He's engaged to an amazing woman who clearly loves him, 421 00:18:48,260 --> 00:18:50,596 who's been a great influence on him. 422 00:18:50,696 --> 00:18:52,598 He has his baby coming and... 423 00:18:52,698 --> 00:18:55,067 I just thought he would find the kind of contentment 424 00:18:55,167 --> 00:18:58,571 that might put this obsession with Chancellor to rest. 425 00:18:58,671 --> 00:19:02,975 I just think we didn't realize how much damage Jill has done 426 00:19:03,075 --> 00:19:07,046 by unseating Billy and selling the company to Victor, 427 00:19:07,146 --> 00:19:10,549 no matter how far we thought he was past it, obviously. 428 00:19:10,650 --> 00:19:13,753 Billy's need to prove himself is the forefront of all of it. 429 00:19:13,853 --> 00:19:15,688 Look, I understand that it's really frustrating 430 00:19:15,788 --> 00:19:18,190 that Billy won't let this go, but clearly, 431 00:19:18,290 --> 00:19:21,861 he needs to run Chancellor to feel complete, Jack. 432 00:19:21,961 --> 00:19:24,997 Why can't he feel complete working at our father's company? 433 00:19:25,097 --> 00:19:26,699 You know why! 434 00:19:26,799 --> 00:19:29,702 -What, Jill? -No! You. 435 00:19:29,802 --> 00:19:32,238 Me? What do I have to do with this? 436 00:19:32,338 --> 00:19:33,539 You run Jabot. 437 00:19:33,639 --> 00:19:35,641 He doesn't wanna work under Cane who runs Chancellor. 438 00:19:35,741 --> 00:19:37,977 He wants something of his own. He wants autonomy. 439 00:19:38,077 --> 00:19:40,680 Is that really so difficult to understand? 440 00:19:40,780 --> 00:19:44,450 It sounds like you almost condone what Billy is doing. 441 00:19:44,550 --> 00:19:46,686 Is that true? 442 00:19:46,786 --> 00:19:50,222 Are you siding with Billy on this? 443 00:19:52,958 --> 00:19:55,628 I didn't come here for a fight. I really didn't. 444 00:19:55,728 --> 00:19:58,097 I didn't expect to drop the bombshell when I came here. 445 00:19:58,197 --> 00:19:59,732 I didn't even know you were here. 446 00:19:59,832 --> 00:20:01,200 Yeah, well, when you saw us, 447 00:20:01,300 --> 00:20:02,601 you couldn't wait to get in our faces. 448 00:20:02,702 --> 00:20:04,136 Yeah, you were clearly very excited 449 00:20:04,236 --> 00:20:06,706 to share your little discovery with us. 450 00:20:06,806 --> 00:20:09,075 I didn't expect to go public with this, 451 00:20:09,175 --> 00:20:11,544 not until the documents are drawn up. 452 00:20:11,644 --> 00:20:14,046 Why, because you're such a considerate guy? 453 00:20:14,146 --> 00:20:15,815 Look, it's a lot more than I got 454 00:20:15,915 --> 00:20:18,417 when I got screwed out of Chancellor both times, okay? 455 00:20:18,517 --> 00:20:20,286 That's not true. I alerted you before the Newman takeover. 456 00:20:20,386 --> 00:20:21,787 You mean when you caved to Victor 457 00:20:21,887 --> 00:20:23,723 in order to try and win Lily back? 458 00:20:23,823 --> 00:20:25,191 Yeah, I tried to make it right, didn't I? 459 00:20:25,291 --> 00:20:27,893 -I offered you a job, Billy. -You threw me a cheap bone, 460 00:20:27,993 --> 00:20:30,029 again, to look good in Lily's eyes. 461 00:20:30,129 --> 00:20:32,431 Are you kidding? Cane went to bat for you 462 00:20:32,531 --> 00:20:34,266 when I didn't wanna hire you. 463 00:20:34,366 --> 00:20:37,570 And he has been defending you right up until this point. 464 00:20:37,670 --> 00:20:39,538 And if you think that I'm gonna thank you 465 00:20:39,638 --> 00:20:41,640 for giving us fair warning when it's very clear 466 00:20:41,741 --> 00:20:44,310 that you're enjoying trying to throw a wrench in our plans... 467 00:20:44,410 --> 00:20:46,345 Guys, I am simply following through 468 00:20:46,445 --> 00:20:49,014 on a good faith loan made among friends, okay? 469 00:20:49,115 --> 00:20:50,750 There's no malice here. 470 00:20:50,850 --> 00:20:52,685 Except for maybe on my mother's side, 471 00:20:52,785 --> 00:20:54,320 but I'll deal with that another time. 472 00:20:54,420 --> 00:20:56,522 Okay, Billy, don't you think it's weird 473 00:20:56,622 --> 00:20:59,992 that Jill would know about this and no one else did? 474 00:21:00,092 --> 00:21:02,261 Yeah, I do. But she made it very clear 475 00:21:02,361 --> 00:21:03,796 that there was a secret inside Chancellor 476 00:21:03,896 --> 00:21:05,831 that she did not want me to know. 477 00:21:07,933 --> 00:21:10,603 -And why would she care? -Because... 478 00:21:10,703 --> 00:21:12,271 if she lost the company, 479 00:21:12,371 --> 00:21:14,073 if this news came out when she owned it, 480 00:21:14,173 --> 00:21:16,509 she would lose everything, okay, and she didn't wanna risk that, 481 00:21:16,609 --> 00:21:18,277 so she sold it to Victor. 482 00:21:18,377 --> 00:21:20,312 I'm not saying she didn't care about it. 483 00:21:20,412 --> 00:21:21,847 But if she was gonna lose it, 484 00:21:21,947 --> 00:21:23,582 she might as well get a payday out of it. 485 00:21:23,682 --> 00:21:26,585 In the meantime, screw over her son. 486 00:21:26,685 --> 00:21:27,920 You know, it's further proof 487 00:21:28,020 --> 00:21:29,822 that the woman you think is so generous and kind, 488 00:21:29,922 --> 00:21:32,024 my beloved mother, 489 00:21:32,124 --> 00:21:34,360 is only out for herself. 490 00:21:46,572 --> 00:21:49,675 I cannot believe you made another med school staple-- 491 00:21:49,775 --> 00:21:51,043 grilled cheese. 492 00:21:51,143 --> 00:21:53,546 Just wait until you taste my tomato soup. 493 00:21:53,646 --> 00:21:55,347 It's a two-course meal. 494 00:21:55,447 --> 00:21:57,383 Three if you count dessert. 495 00:21:57,483 --> 00:21:58,884 You should have warned me. 496 00:21:58,984 --> 00:22:01,754 -I would have saved room. -[laughter] 497 00:22:01,854 --> 00:22:03,689 So what's your secret ingredient? 498 00:22:03,789 --> 00:22:06,192 I can't tell you that. 499 00:22:06,292 --> 00:22:08,661 A chef never tells? 500 00:22:08,761 --> 00:22:11,831 A doctor never admits how much butter he uses. 501 00:22:11,931 --> 00:22:14,133 Should I check my cholesterol now? 502 00:22:14,233 --> 00:22:16,368 No, no. It's the good kind. 503 00:22:16,468 --> 00:22:20,840 Your patients...they must have enjoyed your sense of humor. 504 00:22:20,940 --> 00:22:23,042 Maybe they will again. 505 00:22:23,142 --> 00:22:26,178 Where there's a will, there's a way. 506 00:22:26,278 --> 00:22:28,113 One thing about medicine. 507 00:22:28,214 --> 00:22:30,583 We both know that's not always true. 508 00:22:30,683 --> 00:22:32,651 Yes. No promises. 509 00:22:32,751 --> 00:22:36,355 But the fact that you're willing to try--that's everything. 510 00:22:36,455 --> 00:22:40,092 You know, I...I thought my will for it was gone. 511 00:22:40,192 --> 00:22:41,927 I was wrong. 512 00:22:42,027 --> 00:22:45,397 I'm just hoping your friend is willing to take me on. 513 00:22:45,497 --> 00:22:47,833 Well, at least we know you have a backup career. 514 00:22:47,933 --> 00:22:49,802 Winters. 515 00:22:49,902 --> 00:22:52,037 I was thinking culinary school. 516 00:22:52,137 --> 00:22:54,273 [laughter] 517 00:22:54,373 --> 00:22:56,408 You know, um... 518 00:22:56,508 --> 00:22:59,445 I started cooking when I stopped being a surgeon. 519 00:22:59,545 --> 00:23:02,081 I needed to do something with my hands. 520 00:23:02,181 --> 00:23:05,584 I may not be able to make an incision with a scalpel, 521 00:23:05,684 --> 00:23:08,554 but I am mean when it comes to a chef knife. 522 00:23:08,654 --> 00:23:10,823 Let me see your hand. 523 00:23:14,793 --> 00:23:19,732 The tendon between your thumb and index finger was lacerated? 524 00:23:19,832 --> 00:23:23,969 They repaired it but, uh, there was some nerve damage. 525 00:23:24,069 --> 00:23:27,339 Never quite got my full range of motion back. 526 00:23:28,941 --> 00:23:30,209 [phone rings] 527 00:23:30,309 --> 00:23:32,111 Oh. 528 00:23:32,211 --> 00:23:33,479 Hi. 529 00:23:33,579 --> 00:23:35,714 Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. 530 00:23:37,816 --> 00:23:40,185 I don't know what to believe. 531 00:23:40,286 --> 00:23:43,122 But I know that if you're gonna use this supposed discovery 532 00:23:43,222 --> 00:23:46,191 just to trash Jill, then I don't wanna have any part of it. 533 00:23:48,627 --> 00:23:51,063 I have some business to discuss with Holden 534 00:23:51,163 --> 00:23:53,933 and this table's already a little crowded, so... 535 00:23:54,033 --> 00:23:55,734 would you like to join me? 536 00:23:55,834 --> 00:24:00,039 Uh, why don't you go, 'cause I'd like a word with Billy alone. 537 00:24:05,311 --> 00:24:08,480 That's a smart move to release Cane from this conversation. 538 00:24:09,715 --> 00:24:12,384 Look, Lily, I know you're upset, but you're rational, okay? 539 00:24:12,484 --> 00:24:15,721 I'm not asking you to leave the office today or tomorrow 540 00:24:15,821 --> 00:24:17,456 or anything like that. 541 00:24:17,556 --> 00:24:20,159 "Leave the office"? 542 00:24:20,259 --> 00:24:22,328 Do you really think that I'm just gonna 543 00:24:22,428 --> 00:24:25,464 cave in to your delusions without a fight? 544 00:24:25,564 --> 00:24:28,200 I think you're smart enough, and when you see the proof, 545 00:24:28,300 --> 00:24:30,703 you'll realize that this is a fight that you cannot win. 546 00:24:30,803 --> 00:24:34,073 I don't see anything... except for your smug face 547 00:24:34,173 --> 00:24:36,709 telling us what you want to be true. 548 00:24:36,809 --> 00:24:38,243 Okay. 549 00:24:38,344 --> 00:24:42,047 Well, it's true, whether you believe it or not. 550 00:24:42,147 --> 00:24:43,849 I'm warning you, Billy, 551 00:24:43,949 --> 00:24:45,918 that if you go through with this 552 00:24:46,018 --> 00:24:49,188 you're gonna lose everything that matters to you. 553 00:24:49,288 --> 00:24:51,156 I promise you that. 554 00:24:51,256 --> 00:24:53,325 [phone rings] 555 00:25:01,400 --> 00:25:04,069 I know I just asked you yesterday but, uh, 556 00:25:04,169 --> 00:25:07,339 any updates on the archives that Billy was looking into? 557 00:25:07,439 --> 00:25:10,109 I, uh, I haven't found anything. 558 00:25:10,209 --> 00:25:12,811 But I saw you talking to Billy just now. 559 00:25:12,911 --> 00:25:15,881 Did something happen that I should know about? 560 00:25:15,981 --> 00:25:18,984 Yeah, Billy claims that he found documentation about Chancellor 561 00:25:19,084 --> 00:25:20,652 that could bring us all down. 562 00:25:20,753 --> 00:25:24,590 Did your boss give you the bad news yet or not? 563 00:25:24,690 --> 00:25:26,558 Bad news? 564 00:25:28,494 --> 00:25:31,363 I mean, he hasn't told you that your job at Chancellor 565 00:25:31,463 --> 00:25:35,067 is no longer until we can figure out what's going on here? 566 00:25:35,167 --> 00:25:37,069 Whoa, whoa, whoa, what does that-- 567 00:25:37,169 --> 00:25:40,706 what does that mean? What the hell is going on? 568 00:25:40,806 --> 00:25:44,309 Do you wanna do the honors, or would you like me to? 569 00:25:46,145 --> 00:25:47,546 HAYLEY: Could you please relax? 570 00:25:47,646 --> 00:25:50,282 I am not enlisting in Billy's war to reclaim Chancellor, 571 00:25:50,382 --> 00:25:52,684 and I'm certainly not condoning his obsessive behavior. 572 00:25:52,785 --> 00:25:54,887 I'm just saying I understand what's behind it. 573 00:25:54,987 --> 00:25:57,022 Yeah. I'm glad I don't have to fight both of you. 574 00:25:57,122 --> 00:25:58,524 I don't think you should fight anybody. 575 00:25:58,624 --> 00:26:02,394 Let Billy handle this with Cane and Lily on his own. 576 00:26:02,494 --> 00:26:05,431 What, you--you don't think I should do anything? 577 00:26:05,531 --> 00:26:08,867 Just let our brother continue on this dangerous trajectory 578 00:26:08,967 --> 00:26:10,702 and not even try to stop him. 579 00:26:10,803 --> 00:26:12,871 Nobody's gonna stop Billy from proceeding down this path, 580 00:26:12,971 --> 00:26:14,373 not even you, and if you try, 581 00:26:14,473 --> 00:26:16,275 it's just gonna add tension between the two of you. 582 00:26:16,375 --> 00:26:18,577 -Do you really want that? -Help me here, Traci. 583 00:26:18,677 --> 00:26:20,879 Please explain to my sister it is not in my nature 584 00:26:20,979 --> 00:26:24,049 to watch anyone in this family walk into a burning building 585 00:26:24,149 --> 00:26:25,918 and not try to stop them! 586 00:26:26,018 --> 00:26:28,520 No, this is not just anyone, Jack. 587 00:26:28,620 --> 00:26:32,324 It's Billy. It's our Billy. 588 00:26:32,424 --> 00:26:35,094 How many times have you stepped in and tried to advise him, 589 00:26:35,194 --> 00:26:36,795 keep him from being his own worst enemy, 590 00:26:36,895 --> 00:26:39,198 only to have him charge ahead and do exactly what he wants? 591 00:26:39,298 --> 00:26:41,166 Shutting you out in the process? 592 00:26:41,266 --> 00:26:43,535 And we understand that you're trying to protect our brother 593 00:26:43,635 --> 00:26:45,370 from himself. 594 00:26:45,471 --> 00:26:48,207 Billy's gonna do what Billy's gonna do. 595 00:26:49,575 --> 00:26:52,544 Look, I hear what both of you are saying. 596 00:26:53,912 --> 00:26:57,116 I'm trying to stay involved not just because of Billy. 597 00:26:57,216 --> 00:26:59,351 He is not our father's only heir. 598 00:26:59,451 --> 00:27:03,055 We three have some say in how this plays out. 599 00:27:04,156 --> 00:27:07,893 Jack--okay. What if we do go with majority rule 600 00:27:07,993 --> 00:27:10,329 and we order Billy to back off? 601 00:27:10,429 --> 00:27:12,931 Do you think he's gonna stop fighting? 602 00:27:13,031 --> 00:27:15,767 He will not, because he's desperate. 603 00:27:15,868 --> 00:27:18,837 And that desperation could end up damaging our father's legacy. 604 00:27:18,937 --> 00:27:22,207 Think about this. Billy takes this all the way. 605 00:27:22,307 --> 00:27:25,244 He debates the merits of this loan, 606 00:27:25,344 --> 00:27:28,881 the repercussions, the accounting practices 607 00:27:28,981 --> 00:27:33,852 from 50 years ago--who knows what kind of mud gets slung? 608 00:27:33,952 --> 00:27:37,523 And I am not gonna let Billy ruin our father's reputation 609 00:27:37,623 --> 00:27:39,725 so that he can claim a victory. 610 00:27:39,825 --> 00:27:44,096 That's why I have to stop him before he goes too far! 611 00:27:51,203 --> 00:27:53,338 Nate understands the surgery isn't guaranteed 612 00:27:53,438 --> 00:27:55,140 to reverse the injury to his hand, 613 00:27:55,240 --> 00:27:58,243 but he's willing to take the risk. 614 00:27:59,645 --> 00:28:02,314 Would you be willing, after your conference in Chicago, 615 00:28:02,414 --> 00:28:06,118 to take a side trip to Genoa City to meet with him? 616 00:28:06,218 --> 00:28:09,121 Great. I'll make all the arrangements. 617 00:28:09,221 --> 00:28:11,823 Thank you. Nate's looking forward to meeting you too. 618 00:28:11,924 --> 00:28:13,926 See you soon. 619 00:28:14,026 --> 00:28:16,328 Okay. You are all set. 620 00:28:16,428 --> 00:28:19,898 The surgeon will fly in from Chicago for the consultation, 621 00:28:19,998 --> 00:28:22,234 and you two will take it from there. 622 00:28:22,334 --> 00:28:24,036 Wow. 623 00:28:25,537 --> 00:28:28,373 I can't believe it. It's...it's really happening. 624 00:28:28,473 --> 00:28:31,243 The ball is definitely in motion. 625 00:28:32,778 --> 00:28:35,914 You have no idea how much I appreciate this. 626 00:28:36,014 --> 00:28:39,218 You know what? I think I do. 627 00:28:39,318 --> 00:28:42,254 What does she need before the consultation? 628 00:28:42,354 --> 00:28:43,922 She has my medical records, right? 629 00:28:44,022 --> 00:28:45,424 Yes, I got her everything 630 00:28:45,524 --> 00:28:47,960 since she developed the technique for the surgery. 631 00:28:48,060 --> 00:28:50,529 She thinks you're an excellent candidate, too. 632 00:28:50,629 --> 00:28:52,698 I hope so. [laughs] 633 00:28:52,798 --> 00:28:54,533 Now that I've finally admitted to myself 634 00:28:54,633 --> 00:28:57,069 how much I wanna go back to medicine... 635 00:28:57,169 --> 00:29:01,073 man, that's--I just wanna get it started now! 636 00:29:01,173 --> 00:29:04,710 And if the surgery is successful... 637 00:29:04,810 --> 00:29:06,812 You will be back in the O.R. 638 00:29:06,912 --> 00:29:10,349 wowing the world with your talent once again. 639 00:29:14,186 --> 00:29:18,056 Clearly, Traci and I care about our father's reputation as well 640 00:29:18,156 --> 00:29:20,959 and if push came to shove, we would step in. 641 00:29:21,059 --> 00:29:23,128 But I don't think I'm speaking out of turn when I say that 642 00:29:23,228 --> 00:29:25,430 I think Traci and I are more concerned about you right now 643 00:29:25,530 --> 00:29:27,766 than we are Billy. 644 00:29:27,866 --> 00:29:29,401 Me? Why? 645 00:29:29,501 --> 00:29:31,136 You are still recovering 646 00:29:31,236 --> 00:29:33,839 from some pretty traumatic emotional and physical wounds. 647 00:29:33,939 --> 00:29:36,708 You do not need stress like this. 648 00:29:36,808 --> 00:29:38,377 And you don't need another fight, 649 00:29:38,477 --> 00:29:41,013 especially with somebody you love. 650 00:29:41,113 --> 00:29:43,048 You know, I recently promised myself 651 00:29:43,148 --> 00:29:45,717 I was not going to get in any more battles 652 00:29:45,817 --> 00:29:47,686 with too high an emotional cost. 653 00:29:47,786 --> 00:29:49,488 Thought I was talking about Victor. 654 00:29:49,588 --> 00:29:51,523 Who knew I was talking about my own brother? 655 00:29:51,623 --> 00:29:53,525 Yeah, I think you need to back away from both of them 656 00:29:53,625 --> 00:29:56,628 for your own health and well-being, please. 657 00:29:56,728 --> 00:30:00,532 You know, if you step back, maybe Billy will follow. 658 00:30:02,301 --> 00:30:03,869 You're right. I don't need this. 659 00:30:03,969 --> 00:30:06,805 No, you don't. 660 00:30:06,905 --> 00:30:09,474 I have just spent the last few months 661 00:30:09,574 --> 00:30:12,110 fighting for my life and my marriage. 662 00:30:13,912 --> 00:30:16,682 Diane and I are not... [choking up] 663 00:30:16,782 --> 00:30:18,884 where we were before. 664 00:30:18,984 --> 00:30:20,752 We will be. 665 00:30:22,988 --> 00:30:25,490 I don't need this. 666 00:30:28,293 --> 00:30:31,096 If Billy wants to fight, that's his choice. 667 00:30:31,196 --> 00:30:34,333 Just as it is my choice... 668 00:30:34,433 --> 00:30:36,902 to decide to walk away. 669 00:30:38,337 --> 00:30:41,640 Talk about biting the hand that feeds you. 670 00:30:41,740 --> 00:30:44,576 Are you really as obsessively power hungry as you seem? 671 00:30:44,676 --> 00:30:47,412 I mean, come on, man. That's rich, coming from you. 672 00:30:47,512 --> 00:30:49,114 You're actually starting to piss me off. 673 00:30:49,214 --> 00:30:51,283 You're the one who pretended to be Aristotle Dumas, 674 00:30:51,383 --> 00:30:53,318 determined to take over every major company in this city. 675 00:30:53,418 --> 00:30:55,620 I offered you hope, Billy. 676 00:30:55,721 --> 00:30:57,255 A future. 677 00:30:57,356 --> 00:30:59,624 And Lily's right. I defended you. I had your back. 678 00:30:59,725 --> 00:31:01,393 Why would you have to have my back? 679 00:31:01,493 --> 00:31:02,928 I haven't even started the job yet. 680 00:31:03,028 --> 00:31:04,229 It didn't matter. 681 00:31:04,329 --> 00:31:05,964 Lily sensed that you were gonna be a problem 682 00:31:06,064 --> 00:31:07,299 as soon as she knew that you were fixated 683 00:31:07,399 --> 00:31:10,702 on finding some secret that didn't exist. 684 00:31:10,802 --> 00:31:14,373 I told her that I thought that we could make it work. 685 00:31:14,473 --> 00:31:16,441 I convinced her. I told her how good it made me feel 686 00:31:16,541 --> 00:31:18,110 to offer you a job, how I thought that 687 00:31:18,210 --> 00:31:22,447 once you got into the company that you would find peace. 688 00:31:22,547 --> 00:31:24,783 I begged her. 689 00:31:24,883 --> 00:31:27,652 She finally agreed, and you made a fool of me, Billy. 690 00:31:29,988 --> 00:31:32,991 I appreciate you having my back. 691 00:31:33,091 --> 00:31:34,960 I really do. 692 00:31:35,060 --> 00:31:37,929 But I guess fate had other plans. 693 00:31:40,899 --> 00:31:42,401 I think you can rest easy, Cane, 694 00:31:42,501 --> 00:31:44,703 knowing that I found hope and a future. 695 00:31:44,803 --> 00:31:49,074 It just turned out to be better than the one you were offering. 696 00:32:05,223 --> 00:32:06,758 [phone rings] 697 00:32:07,993 --> 00:32:09,227 Cane. 698 00:32:09,327 --> 00:32:11,830 Can we meet, Jack? It's urgent. 699 00:32:11,930 --> 00:32:14,266 Uh, I'm at my office now. 700 00:32:14,366 --> 00:32:16,768 I'll be right there. 701 00:32:18,737 --> 00:32:21,339 Well, I guess Billy has launched his attack. 702 00:32:21,440 --> 00:32:22,941 Oh, God. 703 00:32:23,041 --> 00:32:25,143 -So the bloodbath begins. -Yeah. 704 00:32:25,243 --> 00:32:26,511 Cane sounded very defensive. 705 00:32:26,611 --> 00:32:29,614 I'm not sure I could pull out of this now if I wanted to. 706 00:32:29,714 --> 00:32:31,149 Well, I'll see you two later. 707 00:32:31,249 --> 00:32:33,318 I'll let you know how this all works out. 708 00:32:33,418 --> 00:32:34,986 He thinks we're going someplace. 709 00:32:35,086 --> 00:32:37,756 -We're not going anywhere. -No. 710 00:32:44,463 --> 00:32:47,165 Stephanie, I cannot thank you enough. 711 00:32:47,265 --> 00:32:50,068 -Nothing's happened yet. -What are you talking about? 712 00:32:50,168 --> 00:32:52,938 You pushed me to the front of the line. That is huge. 713 00:32:53,038 --> 00:32:55,173 It's a start. But one day at a time. 714 00:32:55,273 --> 00:32:57,709 I know. And I shouldn't get too optimistic, 715 00:32:57,809 --> 00:32:59,578 but I just-- I just got this feeling 716 00:32:59,678 --> 00:33:01,680 that it's all gonna work out. 717 00:33:01,780 --> 00:33:03,148 Like they say in basketball, 718 00:33:03,248 --> 00:33:06,051 "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." 719 00:33:06,151 --> 00:33:09,588 That's a hockey quote. Wayne Gretzky. 720 00:33:09,688 --> 00:33:11,389 Go, Rangers? 721 00:33:11,490 --> 00:33:13,024 -Don't you mean go, Blackhawks? -[laughs] Look, 722 00:33:13,124 --> 00:33:17,095 we are gonna have to agree to disagree about sports teams. 723 00:33:17,195 --> 00:33:19,531 Okay. How 'bout I take you to a hockey game 724 00:33:19,631 --> 00:33:22,400 or a basketball game to show you my appreciation 725 00:33:22,501 --> 00:33:24,903 for how much you've done for me. 726 00:33:25,003 --> 00:33:26,505 Maybe I'll let you. 727 00:33:26,605 --> 00:33:28,540 Though, after that lunch... 728 00:33:28,640 --> 00:33:32,210 I wouldn't mind you making another meal for me. 729 00:33:32,310 --> 00:33:34,479 I could do that. 730 00:33:38,016 --> 00:33:40,085 Hey, did Cane leave? 731 00:33:40,185 --> 00:33:41,853 He--he did. 732 00:33:41,953 --> 00:33:43,788 Okay, well, I was hoping to catch him again, 733 00:33:43,889 --> 00:33:46,258 but I'm actually glad I found you instead. 734 00:33:46,358 --> 00:33:48,360 What's up? 735 00:33:48,460 --> 00:33:51,930 Well, I'm gonna go to war with Billy Abbott, 736 00:33:52,030 --> 00:33:54,099 and I'll need all the allies I can get. 737 00:33:54,199 --> 00:33:57,335 So...are you with me? 738 00:34:02,407 --> 00:34:03,975 [knock on door] 739 00:34:12,017 --> 00:34:14,352 -Should I wait outside? -My sisters were here 740 00:34:14,452 --> 00:34:17,455 when you called. They'd like to stay. 741 00:34:17,556 --> 00:34:20,191 That's not a problem. 742 00:34:20,292 --> 00:34:23,161 I'm especially happy to see you, Traci. 743 00:34:23,261 --> 00:34:24,930 I've always considered you to be 744 00:34:25,030 --> 00:34:27,032 the voice of reason in your family. 745 00:34:27,132 --> 00:34:28,633 -Ah. [laughs] -Ashley and I can be 746 00:34:28,733 --> 00:34:30,635 -somewhat reasonable as well. -Occasionally. 747 00:34:30,735 --> 00:34:33,371 Yeah? How 'bout your brother? 748 00:34:33,471 --> 00:34:35,574 I'm sure you heard what he's up to already. 749 00:34:35,674 --> 00:34:37,776 We have heard. 750 00:34:37,876 --> 00:34:40,111 This is insanity, Jack. 751 00:34:40,211 --> 00:34:41,646 Now, before this gets any uglier, 752 00:34:41,746 --> 00:34:43,415 I need to urge the three of you 753 00:34:43,515 --> 00:34:45,984 to do whatever you can to stop him. 754 00:34:46,084 --> 00:34:48,887 Because if Billy moves forward with this... 755 00:34:48,987 --> 00:34:52,057 we will all regret it. 756 00:35:50,749 --> 00:35:53,351 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. 757 00:35:53,451 --> 00:35:56,354 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 758 00:35:56,454 --> 00:35:59,357 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 759 00:35:59,457 --> 00:36:02,494 Join us again for "The Young and the Restless."