1 00:00:10,176 --> 00:00:12,545 >> Sally: Good morning. 2 00:00:12,612 --> 00:00:14,013 >> Victoria: Oh, yes, it is, isn't it? 3 00:00:14,080 --> 00:00:16,249 >> Sally: Mm-hmm. 4 00:00:16,316 --> 00:00:18,651 I hope you don't have to rush back to the office, because we 5 00:00:18,718 --> 00:00:21,588 didn't really get a chance to speak yesterday. 6 00:00:21,654 --> 00:00:24,190 >> Victoria: Well, I might have a little time now. 7 00:00:24,257 --> 00:00:25,158 Shall we? 8 00:00:25,225 --> 00:00:27,627 >> Sally: Yeah, thank you. 9 00:00:27,694 --> 00:00:30,663 >> Victoria: How are you settling into your role as COO 10 00:00:30,730 --> 00:00:32,365 of Newman Media? 11 00:00:32,432 --> 00:00:35,301 >> Sally: I'm...thrilled. 12 00:00:35,368 --> 00:00:37,837 I'm excited to prove to everyone that I am the right person for 13 00:00:37,904 --> 00:00:39,472 the job. 14 00:00:39,539 --> 00:00:42,342 >> Victoria: Well, Ashland and I cannot wait to see what you can 15 00:00:42,409 --> 00:00:43,443 do. 16 00:00:43,510 --> 00:00:45,345 >> Sally: Would you like a preview? 17 00:00:45,412 --> 00:00:47,013 >> Victoria: Sure, go ahead. 18 00:00:47,080 --> 00:00:48,281 >> Sally: Okay. 19 00:00:48,348 --> 00:00:50,884 Adam and I have some ideas for audience growth. 20 00:00:50,950 --> 00:00:53,820 We intend to leverage our newly expanded customer base by 21 00:00:53,887 --> 00:00:56,689 up-selling them on our other platforms, and I have been 22 00:00:56,756 --> 00:00:59,793 working with the chief marketing officers of Newman Media and 23 00:00:59,859 --> 00:01:03,897 ChancComm to create an integrated strategy. 24 00:01:03,963 --> 00:01:06,433 >> Victoria: Interesting. 25 00:01:06,499 --> 00:01:09,302 >> Sally: [ Chuckles ] That word can mean a lot of 26 00:01:09,369 --> 00:01:10,170 things. 27 00:01:10,236 --> 00:01:12,839 Are you more surprised or disappointed? 28 00:01:12,906 --> 00:01:14,274 >> Victoria: Why would I be? 29 00:01:14,340 --> 00:01:15,508 >> Sally: I don't know. 30 00:01:15,575 --> 00:01:18,511 Maybe you thought I wouldn't do my homework or I wouldn't have 31 00:01:18,578 --> 00:01:21,881 any original or thoughtful ideas. 32 00:01:21,948 --> 00:01:23,783 >> Victoria: Well, you know, you certainly are making a lot of 33 00:01:23,850 --> 00:01:26,319 assumptions, considering that you barely know me. 34 00:01:26,386 --> 00:01:28,721 >> Sally: I think I have a pretty firm grasp of the dynamic 35 00:01:28,788 --> 00:01:31,224 of the situation. 36 00:01:31,291 --> 00:01:38,531 You've been betting on me to fail. 37 00:01:38,598 --> 00:01:41,668 >> Victor: Hey, son. 38 00:01:41,734 --> 00:01:45,672 >> Adam: [ Clears throat ] Well, thank you for meeting me 39 00:01:45,738 --> 00:01:48,007 here. 40 00:01:48,074 --> 00:01:51,344 I've got, like, a million things to do today, so I just wanted to 41 00:01:51,411 --> 00:01:53,880 get this out of the way. 42 00:01:53,947 --> 00:01:55,482 >> Victor: Uh-huh. 43 00:01:55,548 --> 00:01:57,784 And what would "this" be? 44 00:01:57,851 --> 00:02:00,019 >> Adam: Very important news. 45 00:02:00,086 --> 00:02:01,221 >> Victor: What's that? 46 00:02:01,287 --> 00:02:02,322 Is it about Ashland? 47 00:02:02,388 --> 00:02:03,656 >> Adam: No. 48 00:02:03,723 --> 00:02:09,395 And I will not have anything to report on him in the future. 49 00:02:09,462 --> 00:02:11,798 That's what I wanted to tell you. 50 00:02:11,865 --> 00:02:14,200 That I'm not gonna be your spy. 51 00:02:17,303 --> 00:02:32,185 ♪♪ ♪♪ 52 00:02:32,252 --> 00:02:32,619 ♪♪ ♪♪ 53 00:02:32,685 --> 00:02:47,567 ♪♪ ♪♪ 54 00:02:47,634 --> 00:02:49,369 ♪♪ ♪♪ 55 00:02:49,435 --> 00:02:50,970 >> Lily: Oh, my gosh, I'm so sorry for the mess. 56 00:02:51,037 --> 00:02:53,039 >> Nate: Hey, I'm family, not company. 57 00:02:53,106 --> 00:02:55,375 And it's my fault for not letting you know I was stopping 58 00:02:55,441 --> 00:02:56,276 by. 59 00:02:56,342 --> 00:02:57,877 >> Lily: No, please, you can come any time. 60 00:02:57,944 --> 00:03:02,015 Um, so, what's going on? 61 00:03:02,081 --> 00:03:04,584 >> Nate: Well, there's something I'm working through, and I 62 00:03:04,651 --> 00:03:05,919 thought I'd bounce it off you. 63 00:03:05,985 --> 00:03:08,821 >> Lily: Yeah, of course, I'm all ears. 64 00:03:08,888 --> 00:03:11,958 >> Nate: I am thinking of stepping down as chief of 65 00:03:12,025 --> 00:03:13,426 surgery. 66 00:03:13,493 --> 00:03:14,661 >> Lily: What? 67 00:03:14,727 --> 00:03:16,563 You just made it to the top of the food chain, now you want to 68 00:03:16,629 --> 00:03:17,030 leave? 69 00:03:17,096 --> 00:03:20,133 I mean, what for? 70 00:03:20,199 --> 00:03:32,178 >> Nate: I'm thinking of going to work for Newman/Locke. 71 00:03:32,245 --> 00:03:33,780 >> Billy: Hey, there. 72 00:03:33,846 --> 00:03:37,417 Mind if I join you? 73 00:03:37,483 --> 00:03:39,118 >> Ashland: You are free to sit wherever you like. 74 00:03:39,185 --> 00:03:42,221 >> Billy: [ Groans ] So what's on the agenda for this 75 00:03:42,288 --> 00:03:43,356 beautiful day? 76 00:03:43,423 --> 00:03:46,559 >> Ashland: [ Sighs ] >> Billy: Uh-oh, are you having 77 00:03:46,626 --> 00:03:50,697 a hard time trying to figure out what to eat for breakfast? 78 00:03:50,763 --> 00:03:55,368 You look like a villain in a superhero movie, planning world 79 00:03:55,435 --> 00:03:56,603 domination. 80 00:03:56,669 --> 00:04:00,573 Or maybe you're just plotting your next move at Newman/Locke. 81 00:04:00,640 --> 00:04:01,641 >> Ashland: "Plotting"? 82 00:04:01,708 --> 00:04:05,411 Well, that sounds a lot like an accusation. 83 00:04:05,478 --> 00:04:08,982 >> Billy: Well, I hear your medical situation is improving. 84 00:04:09,048 --> 00:04:11,150 Congratulations on that. 85 00:04:11,217 --> 00:04:13,453 But I got to believe that you're trying to figure out what to do 86 00:04:13,519 --> 00:04:17,357 next with this future that you didn't expect to have, and I'm a 87 00:04:17,423 --> 00:04:19,993 bit of a betting man, but I'm gonna say that you are itching 88 00:04:20,059 --> 00:04:23,963 to get a lot more control out of your wife's company. 89 00:04:24,030 --> 00:04:28,301 Get a lot more Locke in Newman/Locke. 90 00:04:37,377 --> 00:04:39,979 >> Victoria: Frankly, I wasn't sure what you would be bringing 91 00:04:40,046 --> 00:04:43,583 to the table, given your background -- or your lack 92 00:04:43,650 --> 00:04:44,851 thereof. 93 00:04:44,917 --> 00:04:49,288 >> Sally: Well, I'm not exactly new to running a business. 94 00:04:49,355 --> 00:04:51,824 >> Victoria: Well, you should know that while I didn't view 95 00:04:51,891 --> 00:04:54,227 you as the obvious candidate for this position, I never 96 00:04:54,293 --> 00:04:57,497 questioned or challenged Adam on his choice. 97 00:04:57,563 --> 00:05:00,333 >> Sally: I suspect that was a calculated move. 98 00:05:00,400 --> 00:05:03,302 Since Victor insisted that Adam stay on as CEO, probably didn't 99 00:05:03,369 --> 00:05:06,072 want to create any conflict right out the gate by rejecting 100 00:05:06,139 --> 00:05:08,608 one of Adam's first major decisions. 101 00:05:08,675 --> 00:05:11,144 And you probably thought that your father would hand me my 102 00:05:11,210 --> 00:05:15,615 pink slip and punish Adam for his choice, but, surprise, 103 00:05:15,682 --> 00:05:17,283 he didn't. 104 00:05:17,350 --> 00:05:20,453 >> Victoria: Where would you get that idea? 105 00:05:20,520 --> 00:05:23,456 >> Sally: Woman to woman, I think it's fair that you know 106 00:05:23,523 --> 00:05:26,359 that I'm not operating under any illusions. 107 00:05:26,426 --> 00:05:30,596 Hell, if I were in your shoes, I would be skeptical, too. 108 00:05:30,663 --> 00:05:34,767 >> Victoria: You did design a very beautiful wedding gown, but 109 00:05:34,834 --> 00:05:38,571 outside of that, I'm really very uncertain of your skill-set. 110 00:05:38,638 --> 00:05:40,640 >> Sally: I'm used to being under-appreciated. 111 00:05:40,707 --> 00:05:41,908 This is not new. 112 00:05:41,974 --> 00:05:45,778 I like proving people wrong and leaving their assumptions about 113 00:05:45,845 --> 00:05:47,647 me in the dust. 114 00:05:47,714 --> 00:05:51,517 >> Victoria: Well, you obviously won over Adam very quickly at 115 00:05:51,584 --> 00:05:52,485 Newman Media. 116 00:05:52,552 --> 00:05:55,354 He's very enthusiastic about you. 117 00:05:55,421 --> 00:05:59,659 And you are obviously very confident about your abilities, 118 00:05:59,726 --> 00:06:03,930 but you're gonna have to do a lot more than talk a good game. 119 00:06:03,996 --> 00:06:05,665 >> Sally: Oh, I can back it up. 120 00:06:05,732 --> 00:06:07,667 I've earned my place. 121 00:06:07,734 --> 00:06:10,903 I have had to fight for every opportunity that I've ever had, 122 00:06:10,970 --> 00:06:14,207 so I will pour myself, body and soul, into making Newman Media 123 00:06:14,273 --> 00:06:16,375 an unequivocal success. 124 00:06:16,442 --> 00:06:19,045 And in the process, you will learn something very important 125 00:06:19,112 --> 00:06:21,748 about me -- that I am just as resilient and determined as my 126 00:06:21,814 --> 00:06:23,683 new partner, Adam. 127 00:06:23,750 --> 00:06:26,853 We are a match made in heaven. 128 00:06:26,919 --> 00:06:29,789 Professionally speaking. 129 00:06:29,856 --> 00:06:30,590 >> Victoria: I see. 130 00:06:30,656 --> 00:06:34,227 Well, is this also a personal match? 131 00:06:34,293 --> 00:06:38,164 Because, you know, woman to woman, I sense that there's 132 00:06:38,231 --> 00:06:42,068 something more going on between you and Adam than just 133 00:06:42,135 --> 00:06:44,137 strategizing for the company. 134 00:06:47,473 --> 00:06:51,144 >> Victor: Where is all this coming from? 135 00:06:51,210 --> 00:06:55,782 Yesterday, you assured me you wouldn't mind observing 136 00:06:55,848 --> 00:07:02,188 Ashland Locke, see if he displayed some unusual behavior. 137 00:07:02,255 --> 00:07:05,124 >> Adam: No, I never actually told you that I would help you 138 00:07:05,191 --> 00:07:06,726 spy on him. 139 00:07:06,793 --> 00:07:08,561 Though I will admit I did give you that impression when you 140 00:07:08,628 --> 00:07:09,929 left here. 141 00:07:09,996 --> 00:07:11,164 >> Victor: Why would you do that? 142 00:07:11,230 --> 00:07:15,935 >> Adam: [ Sighs ] I took the path of least 143 00:07:16,002 --> 00:07:18,070 resistance, okay? 144 00:07:18,137 --> 00:07:21,307 But I can no longer do that, because I don't want to get 145 00:07:21,374 --> 00:07:23,943 wrapped up in a no-win situation with you and Victoria and 146 00:07:24,010 --> 00:07:27,547 Ashland, especially since they already resent having to work 147 00:07:27,613 --> 00:07:28,748 with me. 148 00:07:28,815 --> 00:07:30,950 Much more important things to worry about, like running this 149 00:07:31,017 --> 00:07:33,252 company that you funded for me. 150 00:07:33,319 --> 00:07:35,855 And then you sold to Newman/Locke because I 151 00:07:35,922 --> 00:07:37,056 disappointed you. 152 00:07:37,123 --> 00:07:43,296 >> Victor: And I had my reasons, which I won't get into now. 153 00:07:43,362 --> 00:07:45,398 Let me ask you something. 154 00:07:45,464 --> 00:07:49,035 Why would I ask you to continue as CEO if I didn't have faith in 155 00:07:49,101 --> 00:07:50,903 your abilities? 156 00:07:50,970 --> 00:07:53,639 >> Adam: My issue is that you will not let me do my job 157 00:07:53,706 --> 00:07:56,542 because you suddenly don't trust Ashland. 158 00:07:56,609 --> 00:07:58,044 >> Victor: Because I have my reasons. 159 00:07:58,110 --> 00:08:01,914 >> Adam: Yes, you have some theory that he is mysteriously 160 00:08:01,981 --> 00:08:05,518 faking his condition and his illness and treatment. 161 00:08:05,585 --> 00:08:09,722 >> Victor: Listen to me very carefully. 162 00:08:09,789 --> 00:08:13,326 Ashland Locke cannot be trusted. 163 00:08:13,392 --> 00:08:17,563 Not about his cancer diagnosis, not about his marriage to my 164 00:08:17,630 --> 00:08:21,500 daughter, not about the merger. 165 00:08:21,567 --> 00:08:24,303 >> Adam: Look, I know that you think I should feel honored that 166 00:08:24,370 --> 00:08:26,706 you're coming to me to do the heavy lifting on this. 167 00:08:26,772 --> 00:08:30,776 >> Victor: You don't understand what I'm telling you, son. 168 00:08:30,843 --> 00:08:34,347 If we allow that bastard to continue doing what he's doing, 169 00:08:34,413 --> 00:08:36,682 he will endanger the Newman family. 170 00:08:36,749 --> 00:08:37,884 Do you understand that? 171 00:08:37,950 --> 00:08:40,753 >> Adam: Um...Locke is family. 172 00:08:40,820 --> 00:08:43,222 >> Victor: He is not a Newman. 173 00:08:43,289 --> 00:08:45,625 We need to protect our own. 174 00:08:45,691 --> 00:08:49,428 Are you too arrogant not to see beyond your own shadow? 175 00:08:49,495 --> 00:08:51,497 What's the matter with you? 176 00:08:53,699 --> 00:08:57,436 >> Ashland: I would think that you would be up to your eyebrows 177 00:08:57,503 --> 00:09:02,041 right now in work, being your girlfriend's right-hand man. 178 00:09:02,108 --> 00:09:06,178 But here you are, wasting your own time making baseless 179 00:09:06,245 --> 00:09:07,747 accusations. 180 00:09:07,813 --> 00:09:10,549 >> Billy: I don't think I would call them baseless, Ashland. 181 00:09:10,616 --> 00:09:13,619 In fact, I'm gonna give you a little bit of credit. 182 00:09:13,686 --> 00:09:18,024 You built an empire that you basically ran by yourself for a 183 00:09:18,090 --> 00:09:20,860 number of years, so I just find it hard to believe that you're 184 00:09:20,927 --> 00:09:23,329 gonna simply be an advisor to your wife. 185 00:09:23,396 --> 00:09:24,964 And don't get me wrong, okay? 186 00:09:25,031 --> 00:09:28,200 Don't start talking about how marriage is sacrifice and all 187 00:09:28,267 --> 00:09:31,570 that kind of stuff, because I do believe that's true for a lot 188 00:09:31,637 --> 00:09:34,407 people, but not for the Locke Ness Monster. 189 00:09:34,473 --> 00:09:38,744 No, no, you have way too much to say. 190 00:09:38,811 --> 00:09:41,514 How is work going, by the way? 191 00:09:41,580 --> 00:09:42,515 It's good? 192 00:09:42,581 --> 00:09:44,817 I know you like to flip coins. 193 00:09:44,884 --> 00:09:49,055 Is that how you decide who handles what division? 194 00:09:49,121 --> 00:09:51,857 >> Ashland: We're handling things just fine, thank you. 195 00:09:51,924 --> 00:09:55,561 >> Billy: I'm sure that's what you want Victoria to think. 196 00:09:55,628 --> 00:09:58,164 You know, she has waited her entire life to get control of 197 00:09:58,230 --> 00:09:59,265 Newman. 198 00:09:59,332 --> 00:10:01,634 And you just threw a big, old wrench into her plans by 199 00:10:01,701 --> 00:10:05,271 sticking around longer than she expected. 200 00:10:05,338 --> 00:10:07,473 I'm sure that makes for interesting dinner talk. 201 00:10:07,540 --> 00:10:12,044 >> Ashland: [ Laughs ] I'm guessing you think you're 202 00:10:12,111 --> 00:10:15,715 going to shock me with your macabre sense of humor, but you 203 00:10:15,781 --> 00:10:16,983 know something? 204 00:10:17,049 --> 00:10:21,187 A guy like me doesn't reach the heights I have while maintaining 205 00:10:21,253 --> 00:10:24,123 some kind of delicate sensibility. 206 00:10:24,190 --> 00:10:26,258 I will say this, though. 207 00:10:26,325 --> 00:10:29,962 I think I understand why you have such a bitter view of 208 00:10:30,029 --> 00:10:33,466 marriage, given your sordid history. 209 00:10:33,532 --> 00:10:35,601 >> Billy: That's actually not true at all. 210 00:10:35,668 --> 00:10:36,836 No, no, I enjoy marriage. 211 00:10:36,902 --> 00:10:38,637 I'm not negative on marriage whatsoever. 212 00:10:38,704 --> 00:10:42,308 I don't like yours, 'cause I don't trust it and I don't trust 213 00:10:42,375 --> 00:10:46,946 and I do not like what you're gonna do to Victoria. 214 00:10:47,013 --> 00:10:48,714 >> Ashland: Wow. 215 00:10:48,781 --> 00:10:51,517 This must be so difficult for you. 216 00:10:51,584 --> 00:10:57,256 I mean, watching her finally happy at last, married to a man 217 00:10:57,323 --> 00:11:02,395 that's worthy of her, and knowing that you blew every 218 00:11:02,461 --> 00:11:06,899 single chance you ever had with her. 219 00:11:06,966 --> 00:11:09,602 >> Billy: We've both moved on. 220 00:11:09,668 --> 00:11:12,938 >> Ashland: And yet here you are, inserting yourself into our 221 00:11:13,005 --> 00:11:15,007 lives. 222 00:11:15,074 --> 00:11:18,377 Listen, don't you think you've done enough damage to your 223 00:11:18,444 --> 00:11:21,380 relationship with her? 224 00:11:21,447 --> 00:11:25,651 Trying to convince her that you know what's best for her? 225 00:11:25,718 --> 00:11:30,990 I would advise you to stop, but I know you're not gonna listen, 226 00:11:31,057 --> 00:11:32,024 so you know what? 227 00:11:32,091 --> 00:11:33,759 Press on. 228 00:11:33,826 --> 00:11:35,694 Keep going. 229 00:11:35,761 --> 00:11:37,296 See where all this gets you. 230 00:11:47,006 --> 00:11:49,241 >> Sally: It is none of your business the kind of 231 00:11:49,308 --> 00:11:51,310 relationship that Adam and I have. 232 00:11:51,377 --> 00:11:53,579 Inside or outside the boardroom. 233 00:11:53,646 --> 00:11:57,049 But I can tell you that we are doing the best work that we can. 234 00:11:57,116 --> 00:11:59,752 And if there was anything going on between us -- and I'm not 235 00:11:59,819 --> 00:12:02,555 claiming that there is -- would it really be any different than 236 00:12:02,621 --> 00:12:05,724 the dynamic between you and Locke? 237 00:12:05,791 --> 00:12:08,427 >> Victoria: Oh, yes, a world of difference. 238 00:12:08,494 --> 00:12:11,664 For one, Ashland and I are married. 239 00:12:11,730 --> 00:12:14,133 >> Sally: I'm not talking about a piece of paper. 240 00:12:14,200 --> 00:12:16,402 I'm talking about how you conduct yourselves 241 00:12:16,469 --> 00:12:17,269 professionally. 242 00:12:17,336 --> 00:12:20,306 You're equals, just like me and Adam. 243 00:12:20,372 --> 00:12:22,808 >> Victoria: [ Scoffs ] Again, I'm gonna have to 244 00:12:22,875 --> 00:12:24,310 disagree with your comparison. 245 00:12:24,376 --> 00:12:28,781 Ashland and I have both years of experience, whereas Adam is the 246 00:12:28,848 --> 00:12:33,052 one with all of the expertise and you're a neophyte. 247 00:12:33,119 --> 00:12:36,889 >> Sally: But our dedication to the company is just the same. 248 00:12:36,956 --> 00:12:40,092 Rest assured that Adam and I will always put Newman Media 249 00:12:40,159 --> 00:12:41,293 first. 250 00:12:41,360 --> 00:12:44,430 >> Victoria: Does Adam consider you an equal partner in this 251 00:12:44,497 --> 00:12:47,666 endeavor or is that just your perception? 252 00:12:47,733 --> 00:12:50,903 >> Sally: What are you implying? 253 00:12:50,970 --> 00:12:52,738 >> Victoria: No, don't worry, I'm not concerned about your 254 00:12:52,805 --> 00:12:53,205 dynamic. 255 00:12:53,272 --> 00:12:56,642 I'm just curious. 256 00:12:56,709 --> 00:12:59,145 Oh, my goodness, I have a meeting to get to. 257 00:12:59,211 --> 00:13:01,213 Have a good day. 258 00:13:08,988 --> 00:13:12,158 >> Victor: Son. 259 00:13:12,224 --> 00:13:16,695 Please listen to me carefully, okay? 260 00:13:16,762 --> 00:13:23,969 I have given you opportunity after opportunity. 261 00:13:24,036 --> 00:13:29,642 Right? I've taken you in, into our fold, although there was a 262 00:13:29,708 --> 00:13:34,246 lot of skepticism on the part of the other family members. 263 00:13:34,313 --> 00:13:37,383 I believed in you. 264 00:13:37,449 --> 00:13:41,654 But you have never taken a step -- a real step -- to feel 265 00:13:41,720 --> 00:13:45,024 included in our family. 266 00:13:45,090 --> 00:13:48,427 >> Adam: How does committing espionage against Victoria's 267 00:13:48,494 --> 00:13:51,997 husband mean that I am one of the gang, huh? 268 00:13:52,064 --> 00:13:55,034 What do you think my sister's gonna think when she learns yet 269 00:13:55,100 --> 00:13:57,770 again that members of this family are digging into his 270 00:13:57,836 --> 00:13:58,671 past? 271 00:13:58,737 --> 00:14:00,773 >> Victor: He's a danger to Newman Media. 272 00:14:00,839 --> 00:14:02,575 To Newman Enterprises. 273 00:14:02,641 --> 00:14:06,779 To the Newman empire. 274 00:14:06,845 --> 00:14:14,954 >> Adam: Find somebody else to do your dirty work. 275 00:14:15,020 --> 00:14:18,390 >> Victor: You're the only one who can help. 276 00:14:18,457 --> 00:14:22,628 If you give a damn about Newman Media... 277 00:14:22,695 --> 00:14:24,697 >> Adam: You know I do. 278 00:14:24,763 --> 00:14:27,466 >> Victor: Then you will do as I ask. 279 00:14:27,533 --> 00:14:33,973 Otherwise, there'll be no Newman Media left. 280 00:14:34,039 --> 00:14:37,476 >> Nate: Ashland approached me a little while ago and suggested I 281 00:14:37,543 --> 00:14:41,347 leave Memorial and go into the business arena. 282 00:14:41,413 --> 00:14:42,581 >> Lily: Wow. 283 00:14:42,648 --> 00:14:45,451 I mean, I didn't know that was something you were interested in 284 00:14:45,517 --> 00:14:46,485 doing. 285 00:14:46,552 --> 00:14:49,655 >> Nate: Neither did I until he floated the idea. 286 00:14:49,722 --> 00:14:51,323 >> Lily: And? 287 00:14:51,390 --> 00:14:54,627 >> Nate: And the more I consider the offer, the more appealing it 288 00:14:54,693 --> 00:14:55,861 seems. 289 00:14:55,928 --> 00:14:58,430 >> Lily: Yeah, but your whole life has been medicine. 290 00:14:58,497 --> 00:15:00,466 >> Nate: Well, yeah, I'd be putting all that knowledge and 291 00:15:00,532 --> 00:15:02,668 experience to use in a different way. 292 00:15:02,735 --> 00:15:06,238 I could have a bigger impact on healthcare on a national -- even 293 00:15:06,305 --> 00:15:08,907 international -- scale. 294 00:15:08,974 --> 00:15:12,511 >> Lily: Yeah, but, I mean, just to play devil's advocate, are 295 00:15:12,578 --> 00:15:16,081 you sure you're ready to leave the hospital? 296 00:15:16,148 --> 00:15:18,083 >> Nate: Truth? 297 00:15:18,150 --> 00:15:22,121 After my injury and not being able to perform surgery...I 298 00:15:22,187 --> 00:15:26,458 don't have the same passion for being a doctor. 299 00:15:26,525 --> 00:15:29,595 I spend all my days behind a desk doing paperwork or in 300 00:15:29,662 --> 00:15:32,598 meetings trying to cut through red tape. 301 00:15:32,665 --> 00:15:35,834 >> Lily: Yeah, I mean, look, I've changed my careers more 302 00:15:35,901 --> 00:15:38,871 time than I can count, so life's too short, you know? 303 00:15:38,937 --> 00:15:41,607 You got to find your passion. 304 00:15:41,674 --> 00:15:43,976 >> Nate: I appreciate that. 305 00:15:44,043 --> 00:15:48,480 >> Lily: But, listen, I mean, if you are thinking of making this 306 00:15:48,547 --> 00:15:53,285 change, I would love to offer an alternative. 307 00:15:53,352 --> 00:15:59,024 Why don't you come work with me at Chancellor? 308 00:15:59,091 --> 00:16:00,459 >> Billy: Well, I appreciate. 309 00:16:00,526 --> 00:16:02,594 It's very kind of you to look out for me. 310 00:16:02,661 --> 00:16:05,197 It almost makes you seem human, so be careful. 311 00:16:05,264 --> 00:16:07,666 But honestly, Ashland, don't worry about me, okay? 312 00:16:07,733 --> 00:16:08,801 I'm fine. 313 00:16:08,867 --> 00:16:10,336 >> Ashland: Oh, I am not worried about you in the least. 314 00:16:10,402 --> 00:16:11,904 I'm worried about Lily. 315 00:16:11,970 --> 00:16:13,205 >> Billy: Lily's great. 316 00:16:13,272 --> 00:16:15,274 Lily is thriving, better than ever. 317 00:16:15,341 --> 00:16:16,442 >> Ashland: Really? 318 00:16:16,508 --> 00:16:18,911 She's not at all concerned about your continued interest in 319 00:16:18,977 --> 00:16:19,878 Victoria's marriage? 320 00:16:19,945 --> 00:16:20,879 >> Billy: Well, why would she? 321 00:16:20,946 --> 00:16:23,415 Everything in our relationship is open. 322 00:16:23,482 --> 00:16:26,218 Our relationship isn't built on lies and deceit. 323 00:16:26,285 --> 00:16:29,488 >> Ashland: [ Laughs ] >> Billy: Secrets. 324 00:16:29,555 --> 00:16:31,690 >> Ashland: Ahh. 325 00:16:31,757 --> 00:16:34,793 >> Billy: And as far as our working relationship, I actually 326 00:16:34,860 --> 00:16:37,596 respect her as a CEO, and I'm happy doing everything I 327 00:16:37,663 --> 00:16:40,666 possibly can to make her dream at Chancellor become a reality. 328 00:16:40,733 --> 00:16:42,801 >> Victoria: Ashland. 329 00:16:42,868 --> 00:16:44,837 >> Ashland: Oh, hello, sweetheart. 330 00:16:44,903 --> 00:16:45,971 Please join us. 331 00:16:46,038 --> 00:16:48,006 >> Victoria: I'm kind of surprised to see the two of you 332 00:16:48,073 --> 00:16:49,074 here together. 333 00:16:49,141 --> 00:16:51,243 Can't imagine what you have to discuss. 334 00:16:51,310 --> 00:16:52,778 >> Ashland: Let me tell you. 335 00:16:52,845 --> 00:16:55,848 Billy here has some really interesting theories about us, 336 00:16:55,914 --> 00:16:58,016 about our marriage, about our company. 337 00:16:58,083 --> 00:17:02,888 He seems to think that you are more threatened by my recovery 338 00:17:02,955 --> 00:17:10,462 and my position at Newman/Locke than you're letting on. 339 00:17:10,529 --> 00:17:13,332 >> Victoria: For God's sakes, Billy, how many times do I have 340 00:17:13,399 --> 00:17:15,167 to tell you to back off? 341 00:17:24,009 --> 00:17:25,944 >> Nate: You're serious? 342 00:17:26,011 --> 00:17:28,247 Work for you at Chancellor? 343 00:17:28,313 --> 00:17:30,516 >> Lily: I mean, look, if I had known that you were considering 344 00:17:30,582 --> 00:17:32,751 making a jump to the corporate world, I would have offered it 345 00:17:32,818 --> 00:17:34,219 to you sooner. 346 00:17:34,286 --> 00:17:35,821 >> Nate: Okay, doing what? 347 00:17:35,888 --> 00:17:38,724 >> Lily: I don't know, we'll figure it out together. 348 00:17:38,791 --> 00:17:42,761 Chancellor has endless resources and infinite possibilities. 349 00:17:42,828 --> 00:17:46,765 And look, I don't mean to disparage Ashland's offer. 350 00:17:46,832 --> 00:17:48,267 >> Nate: [ Chuckles ] Okay, but here it comes. 351 00:17:48,333 --> 00:17:50,869 >> Lily: Well, okay, look, you know things are complicated at 352 00:17:50,936 --> 00:17:51,804 Newman/Locke, right? 353 00:17:51,870 --> 00:17:53,939 And especially with the Newman family. 354 00:17:54,006 --> 00:17:56,942 The political and personal dynamics between them are 355 00:17:57,009 --> 00:17:58,177 constantly changing. 356 00:17:58,243 --> 00:18:00,779 >> Nate: Yes, but I have a lot of experience navigating those 357 00:18:00,846 --> 00:18:02,047 waters. 358 00:18:02,114 --> 00:18:03,615 >> Lily: Yeah, but why would you want to waste your energy doing 359 00:18:03,682 --> 00:18:06,418 that when you can come work with me at Chancellor? 360 00:18:06,485 --> 00:18:08,053 Look, you're my family, okay? 361 00:18:08,120 --> 00:18:11,657 I want you to be a part of what I'm building there. 362 00:18:11,723 --> 00:18:13,892 >> Nate: Wow, okay. 363 00:18:13,959 --> 00:18:18,497 Now I have two fantastic offers to consider. 364 00:18:18,564 --> 00:18:20,098 Wow. 365 00:18:20,165 --> 00:18:22,434 I did not see this coming. 366 00:18:24,703 --> 00:18:27,973 >> Billy: Uh, yeah, Ashland and I were just having a very polite 367 00:18:28,040 --> 00:18:29,241 conversation. 368 00:18:29,308 --> 00:18:31,510 >> Victoria: Clearly you have a very different definition of the 369 00:18:31,577 --> 00:18:33,479 word "polite." 370 00:18:33,545 --> 00:18:35,981 >> Billy: I'm sorry, do you expect me to forget how he 371 00:18:36,048 --> 00:18:38,450 helped your father and your brother destroy my career? 372 00:18:38,517 --> 00:18:40,986 >> Ashland: I'm sorry, if we're keeping score, you're the one 373 00:18:41,053 --> 00:18:42,821 who wrote a disparaging article about me. 374 00:18:42,888 --> 00:18:45,357 >> Victoria: Billy, whatever it is you're thinking that you're 375 00:18:45,424 --> 00:18:47,493 accomplishing here, you're actually doing the total 376 00:18:47,559 --> 00:18:49,027 opposite. 377 00:18:49,094 --> 00:18:51,296 >> Billy: What I wish I did was blow Ashland out of the water in 378 00:18:51,363 --> 00:18:54,333 Tuscany, because I hate the fact that you married someone that 379 00:18:54,399 --> 00:18:57,302 can't be trusted, and at this point, I am very grateful that 380 00:18:57,369 --> 00:19:00,739 our kids are going to school far away from this toxicity. 381 00:19:00,806 --> 00:19:03,742 >> Victoria: That is such a horrible thing to say. 382 00:19:03,809 --> 00:19:06,044 It's exactly what I would expect from you. 383 00:19:06,111 --> 00:19:08,614 >> Billy: Well, I think you need to hear it, Victoria, because 384 00:19:08,680 --> 00:19:10,782 you clearly don't see what's right in front of you. 385 00:19:10,849 --> 00:19:13,986 You're not paying attention, and maybe you're blinded by the fact 386 00:19:14,052 --> 00:19:17,489 that you still think that I'm the bad one. 387 00:19:17,556 --> 00:19:19,658 >> Victoria: Are you finished? 388 00:19:19,725 --> 00:19:22,261 >> Billy: Yeah, I am. 389 00:19:22,327 --> 00:19:24,663 >> Victoria: Because the only thing that you said that was 390 00:19:24,730 --> 00:19:27,232 correct was that our kids are away at school, which means that 391 00:19:27,299 --> 00:19:31,203 you don't have to cross paths with me or Ashland. 392 00:19:31,270 --> 00:19:33,705 >> Billy: Yeah, maybe that's a good idea. 393 00:19:33,772 --> 00:19:36,508 So from now on, I'll just pretend that you don't exist. 394 00:19:36,575 --> 00:19:38,944 >> Ashland: I can hardly wait. 395 00:19:39,011 --> 00:19:41,680 >> Billy: I know you love him and you think he's everything 396 00:19:41,747 --> 00:19:44,483 you've ever wanted, and your personal life and your business 397 00:19:44,550 --> 00:19:48,186 life are thriving, but he is going to let you down in a way 398 00:19:48,253 --> 00:19:49,655 that is going to be hard to imagine. 399 00:19:49,721 --> 00:19:55,060 And when he does -- because he will -- it's gonna be a long way 400 00:19:55,127 --> 00:19:57,129 to fall. 401 00:20:07,306 --> 00:20:09,608 >> Adam: You are worried that Ashland is gonna pose a risk to 402 00:20:09,675 --> 00:20:10,609 your company. 403 00:20:10,676 --> 00:20:14,212 >> Victor: And Victoria. 404 00:20:14,279 --> 00:20:17,416 >> Adam: I understand why you feel the need that you need to 405 00:20:17,482 --> 00:20:20,752 pursue the questions about him, but you should not have dragged 406 00:20:20,819 --> 00:20:22,187 me into this. 407 00:20:22,254 --> 00:20:25,624 Okay? I've been working hard to try to prove that I've changed 408 00:20:25,691 --> 00:20:29,394 my life, and that, Dad, I'm worthy of your respect -- 409 00:20:29,461 --> 00:20:32,197 and everyone else's. 410 00:20:32,264 --> 00:20:35,567 And just when I thought I succeeded, put me through 411 00:20:35,634 --> 00:20:38,503 another test. 412 00:20:38,570 --> 00:20:40,572 >> Victor: That's not what this is, son. 413 00:20:40,639 --> 00:20:42,407 >> Adam: Really? 414 00:20:42,474 --> 00:20:45,944 Because it feels like, if I don't follow orders, I am a 415 00:20:46,011 --> 00:20:47,379 failure. 416 00:20:47,446 --> 00:20:51,249 That I'm a traitor to the family. 417 00:20:51,316 --> 00:20:53,619 And by family, I mean you. 418 00:20:53,685 --> 00:21:08,033 So if that is the game, I'm not playing. 419 00:21:08,100 --> 00:21:13,238 >> Victor: Maybe I made a mistake believing in you, 420 00:21:13,305 --> 00:21:14,706 trusting in you. 421 00:21:14,773 --> 00:21:17,976 I thought you and I understood each other. 422 00:21:18,043 --> 00:21:25,283 But what you're displaying right now is disrespect, arrogance, 423 00:21:25,350 --> 00:21:27,386 and hubris. 424 00:21:27,452 --> 00:21:30,389 >> Adam: Hmm. 425 00:21:30,455 --> 00:21:34,726 Well, if that is how you see it, then I guess we are finished 426 00:21:34,793 --> 00:21:35,694 here. 427 00:21:54,713 --> 00:21:56,782 >> "The Young and the Restless" will continue. 428 00:22:16,401 --> 00:22:17,035 >> Billy: Nate. 429 00:22:17,102 --> 00:22:17,736 >> Nate: Hey. 430 00:22:17,803 --> 00:22:18,904 >> Billy: Hey, what's going on? 431 00:22:18,970 --> 00:22:20,439 I, uh -- I didn't know you were here. 432 00:22:20,505 --> 00:22:21,973 I would've brought food for three. 433 00:22:22,040 --> 00:22:23,275 >> Nate: Oh, no, don't worry about it. 434 00:22:23,341 --> 00:22:25,477 I've got to get to work anyway. 435 00:22:25,544 --> 00:22:27,913 >> Lily: Listen, I'm really glad that we talked, okay? 436 00:22:27,979 --> 00:22:31,016 And just think about all the ramifications, and call me if 437 00:22:31,083 --> 00:22:32,317 you have any questions. 438 00:22:32,384 --> 00:22:33,885 >> Billy: Does that go for me, too? 439 00:22:33,952 --> 00:22:36,321 >> Lily: I'll fill you in, but I know you're gonna make the right 440 00:22:36,388 --> 00:22:37,022 choice. 441 00:22:37,089 --> 00:22:37,889 >> Nate: But no pressure, right? 442 00:22:37,956 --> 00:22:39,458 >> Lily: Oh, no, there's pressure. 443 00:22:39,524 --> 00:22:40,992 I'll just wait for you to say yes. 444 00:22:41,059 --> 00:22:41,827 >> Nate: I'll talk to you soon. 445 00:22:41,893 --> 00:22:42,360 >> Lily: Alright. 446 00:22:42,427 --> 00:22:42,861 >> Billy: See ya. 447 00:22:42,928 --> 00:22:44,930 >> Lily: Bye. 448 00:22:51,136 --> 00:22:52,804 >> Billy: What's going on? 449 00:22:52,871 --> 00:22:56,475 >> Lily: Well, Ashland offered a job to Nate and Newman/Locke, so 450 00:22:56,541 --> 00:22:59,778 I just made a counteroffer for him to come work with us at 451 00:22:59,845 --> 00:23:00,912 Chancellor. 452 00:23:00,979 --> 00:23:02,614 >> Billy: Okay, but hold on, does that mean he's leaving 453 00:23:02,681 --> 00:23:03,181 medicine? 454 00:23:03,248 --> 00:23:04,316 That's -- That's crazy. 455 00:23:04,382 --> 00:23:05,050 That's huge. 456 00:23:05,117 --> 00:23:06,518 >> Lily: Yeah, I know. 457 00:23:06,585 --> 00:23:09,354 >> Billy: And now he's trying to decide between going to work 458 00:23:09,421 --> 00:23:11,990 with the villains at Newman and freedom and happiness and 459 00:23:12,057 --> 00:23:12,691 family? 460 00:23:12,758 --> 00:23:13,892 That seems like an easy choice. 461 00:23:13,959 --> 00:23:15,794 >> Lily: I don't know, he's very close with Ashland. 462 00:23:15,861 --> 00:23:17,829 I mean, he was his best man at his wedding, remember? 463 00:23:17,896 --> 00:23:20,465 >> Billy: Yes, I remember, as much as I've tried to forget 464 00:23:20,532 --> 00:23:23,034 that day. 465 00:23:23,101 --> 00:23:24,302 He's a smart guy. 466 00:23:24,369 --> 00:23:27,239 He's got to realize it's time to keep his distance from Ashland, 467 00:23:27,305 --> 00:23:30,675 which is a lesson I wish we would all learn, including me, 468 00:23:30,742 --> 00:23:33,278 especially me. 469 00:23:33,345 --> 00:23:34,279 >> Lily: Sorry, what does that mean? 470 00:23:34,346 --> 00:23:37,582 >> Billy: I ran into him at Society. 471 00:23:37,649 --> 00:23:41,753 And Victoria showed up. 472 00:23:41,820 --> 00:23:44,022 >> Lily: Oh, God, what happened? 473 00:23:44,089 --> 00:23:46,458 >> Billy: It wasn't my proudest moment. 474 00:23:46,525 --> 00:23:49,394 >> Victoria: [ Sighs ] I'm so sorry you had to endure 475 00:23:49,461 --> 00:23:50,662 that. 476 00:23:50,729 --> 00:23:52,697 >> Ashland: Listen, some of the accusations he made about me -- 477 00:23:52,764 --> 00:23:55,467 >> Victoria: No, no, I don't want to rehash it. 478 00:23:55,534 --> 00:23:58,270 It was just Billy being Billy. 479 00:23:58,336 --> 00:24:00,672 He can evolve in so many different ways, but then there's 480 00:24:00,739 --> 00:24:03,408 just certain things that he can't let go of. 481 00:24:03,475 --> 00:24:07,379 Some people that just stoke hatred and anger in him. 482 00:24:07,445 --> 00:24:09,681 Adam being one of them. 483 00:24:09,748 --> 00:24:13,785 And it seems that he's added you to the list. 484 00:24:13,852 --> 00:24:17,823 >> Ashland: I have been despised and resented by some of the most 485 00:24:17,889 --> 00:24:21,593 powerful people in the world, and I actually thrive on that. 486 00:24:21,660 --> 00:24:24,429 It reminds me that I'm doing the right thing. 487 00:24:24,496 --> 00:24:29,301 So Billy is of no consequence to me whatsoever. 488 00:24:29,367 --> 00:24:33,338 I am concerned, though, about the toll it's taking on you. 489 00:24:33,405 --> 00:24:36,875 >> Victoria: Don't worry about me. 490 00:24:36,942 --> 00:24:40,645 >> Ashland: There something else on your mind? 491 00:24:40,712 --> 00:24:45,116 >> Victoria: I had an unforeseen encounter on the way here, 492 00:24:45,183 --> 00:24:48,353 and I -- I think you would be interested to know what I 493 00:24:48,420 --> 00:24:51,656 learned. 494 00:24:56,194 --> 00:25:00,966 >> Sally: I am glad you got my message to meet me here. 495 00:25:01,032 --> 00:25:04,102 >> Adam: What, uh, did you have in mind? 496 00:25:04,169 --> 00:25:06,471 >> Sally: I was hoping we could talk in private before we dove 497 00:25:06,538 --> 00:25:08,306 into our busy day. 498 00:25:08,373 --> 00:25:11,343 First, I got you a coffee and a cinnamon roll. 499 00:25:11,409 --> 00:25:13,678 >> Adam: [ Chuckles ] You shouldn't have. 500 00:25:13,745 --> 00:25:14,980 That's very nice. 501 00:25:15,046 --> 00:25:16,848 >> Sally: It was my pleasure. 502 00:25:16,915 --> 00:25:20,518 Especially since dropping by Crimson Lights came with a 503 00:25:20,585 --> 00:25:21,820 bonus. 504 00:25:21,887 --> 00:25:23,288 >> Adam: Yeah? 505 00:25:23,355 --> 00:25:27,259 >> Sally: I ran into Victoria and I set a few things straight. 506 00:25:27,325 --> 00:25:30,495 >> Adam: Should I be expecting an angry phone call or a 507 00:25:30,562 --> 00:25:32,931 passive-aggressive lunch invitation? 508 00:25:32,998 --> 00:25:35,867 >> Sally: Don't worry -- all I did was lay my cards out on the 509 00:25:35,934 --> 00:25:37,535 table. 510 00:25:37,602 --> 00:25:39,771 >> Adam: And what exactly did that entail? 511 00:25:39,838 --> 00:25:42,874 >> Sally: I just told her that I knew she wasn't happy with you 512 00:25:42,941 --> 00:25:45,644 naming me COO and that I was determined to prove that I 513 00:25:45,710 --> 00:25:48,546 belong here by making the company a force in the field and 514 00:25:48,613 --> 00:25:52,117 bigger and stronger than anyone could've ever imagined. 515 00:25:52,183 --> 00:25:56,288 Why are you smiling at me like that? 516 00:25:56,354 --> 00:26:00,058 >> Adam: I'm impressed by the way you stood up for yourself. 517 00:26:00,125 --> 00:26:03,028 >> Sally: I mean, at this point, it should hardly be a surprise. 518 00:26:03,094 --> 00:26:08,033 >> Adam: No, you excel at fighting for what you want. 519 00:26:08,099 --> 00:26:10,969 >> Sally: Well, then I should also mention that she asked if 520 00:26:11,036 --> 00:26:14,539 we were more than professional partners. 521 00:26:14,606 --> 00:26:16,641 >> Adam: What did you tell her? 522 00:26:16,708 --> 00:26:19,844 >> Sally: I shut her down and stayed on point, promising that 523 00:26:19,911 --> 00:26:22,213 Newman Media was our top priority, but you should 524 00:26:22,280 --> 00:26:24,616 definitely be aware that she's on the hunt for information 525 00:26:24,683 --> 00:26:25,617 about your personal life. 526 00:26:25,684 --> 00:26:27,953 >> Adam: Hmm, great. 527 00:26:28,019 --> 00:26:31,423 More scrutiny from my darling sister. 528 00:26:31,489 --> 00:26:34,759 But I can handle her. 529 00:26:34,826 --> 00:26:37,095 >> Sally: What were you up to this morning? 530 00:26:37,162 --> 00:26:37,862 Is everything alright? 531 00:26:37,929 --> 00:26:40,732 'Cause you seem a little off. 532 00:26:40,799 --> 00:26:45,870 >> Adam: Um...well, for starters, um...I did not get 533 00:26:45,937 --> 00:26:48,406 much sleep last night. 534 00:26:48,473 --> 00:26:50,275 >> Sally: Why not? 535 00:26:50,342 --> 00:26:52,877 >> Adam: I was thinking about you. 536 00:26:52,944 --> 00:26:55,180 >> Sally: Oh, tell me more. 537 00:26:55,246 --> 00:26:58,416 >> Adam: [ Chuckles ] Not like that. 538 00:26:58,483 --> 00:27:01,119 I was thinking about our conversation we had yesterday 539 00:27:01,186 --> 00:27:06,725 and how I needed to stop playing games and look out for myself. 540 00:27:06,791 --> 00:27:12,197 So I invited my dad to come to the office this morning. 541 00:27:12,263 --> 00:27:14,265 >> Sally: What happened? 542 00:27:18,370 --> 00:27:20,739 Adam? 543 00:27:20,805 --> 00:27:24,809 >> Adam: I, um... 544 00:27:24,876 --> 00:27:29,147 I think I may have overplayed my hand with my father. 545 00:27:37,489 --> 00:27:40,392 >> Billy: I told Ashland that he doesn't fool me and that 546 00:27:40,458 --> 00:27:42,060 Victoria needs to open her eyes. 547 00:27:42,127 --> 00:27:44,696 At least, that's the cleaned-up, abridged version. 548 00:27:44,763 --> 00:27:46,865 >> Lily: [ Chuckles ] I'm sure it fell on deaf ears. 549 00:27:46,931 --> 00:27:48,700 >> Billy: Either way, it needed to be said. 550 00:27:48,767 --> 00:27:51,936 I'm just not happy with the way that I handled myself. 551 00:27:52,003 --> 00:27:55,440 I let the residual bitterness towards the man take over. 552 00:27:55,507 --> 00:27:57,742 >> Lily: Oh, it's fine, we all have our off moments. 553 00:27:57,809 --> 00:27:59,978 >> Billy: Yeah, no, I understand that, but for weeks, I've been 554 00:28:00,045 --> 00:28:02,714 telling you that I'm not that guy anymore. 555 00:28:02,781 --> 00:28:05,750 And as much as I'm trying, clearly I still have a lot of 556 00:28:05,817 --> 00:28:06,751 work to do. 557 00:28:06,818 --> 00:28:09,287 >> Lily: No, you're being too hard on yourself. 558 00:28:09,354 --> 00:28:12,257 Okay? I mean, he got under your skin, which is exactly what he 559 00:28:12,323 --> 00:28:13,458 was trying to do. 560 00:28:13,525 --> 00:28:16,928 But you said your piece, you left, you're acknowledging right 561 00:28:16,995 --> 00:28:18,730 now that you lost your cool. 562 00:28:18,797 --> 00:28:21,299 Okay? I mean, as long as you're not concocting some scheme I 563 00:28:21,366 --> 00:28:22,267 should worry about... 564 00:28:22,333 --> 00:28:24,636 >> Billy: [ Chuckles ] No, I'm not. 565 00:28:24,702 --> 00:28:26,471 You can rest easy. 566 00:28:26,538 --> 00:28:29,407 I think you're right, and honestly, Ashland doesn't 567 00:28:29,474 --> 00:28:32,077 deserve another second of my time. 568 00:28:32,143 --> 00:28:35,046 I got more important things that I need to focus on. 569 00:28:35,113 --> 00:28:37,715 >> Lily: That's right, you do. 570 00:28:37,782 --> 00:28:41,019 Look, I know that you're a different man, okay? 571 00:28:41,086 --> 00:28:45,423 It's time that you start believing it in here. 572 00:28:45,490 --> 00:28:48,893 >> Adam: I don't know my exact words. 573 00:28:48,960 --> 00:28:53,865 But I told him that I was not gonna spy on Ashland for him. 574 00:28:53,932 --> 00:28:56,468 >> Sally: Oh, my God, you actually said no to 575 00:28:56,534 --> 00:28:57,669 Victor Newman. 576 00:28:57,735 --> 00:29:00,271 >> Adam: Well, then I insisted that I be allowed to do my job 577 00:29:00,338 --> 00:29:03,374 with no strings attached, no more jumping through hoops, no 578 00:29:03,441 --> 00:29:06,344 more loyalty tests. 579 00:29:06,411 --> 00:29:08,179 >> Sally: Or what? 580 00:29:08,246 --> 00:29:14,018 >> Adam: Or I'd walk away from the company for good. 581 00:29:14,085 --> 00:29:16,387 >> Sally: And then? 582 00:29:16,454 --> 00:29:19,324 >> Adam: Oh, then he insisted that I didn't understand how 583 00:29:19,390 --> 00:29:24,095 important it was for him to know what Ashland is doing and it's 584 00:29:24,162 --> 00:29:26,397 my duty to protect the family. 585 00:29:26,464 --> 00:29:28,299 >> Sally: But isn't that his responsibility? 586 00:29:28,366 --> 00:29:31,970 >> Adam: Oh, not according to him. 587 00:29:32,036 --> 00:29:35,173 He wondered why I didn't understand how important it was 588 00:29:35,240 --> 00:29:38,309 that I be his mole. 589 00:29:38,376 --> 00:29:42,280 And then it was just a hop, skip, and a jump to him calling 590 00:29:42,347 --> 00:29:46,918 me selfish, disloyal, and arrogant. 591 00:29:46,985 --> 00:29:49,053 >> Sally: [ Sighs ] That is... 592 00:29:49,120 --> 00:29:52,991 really infuriating. 593 00:29:53,057 --> 00:29:55,760 Look, maybe he didn't mean it. 594 00:29:55,827 --> 00:29:58,229 Maybe he was just angry that you showed independence, and he 595 00:29:58,296 --> 00:29:59,564 lashed out. 596 00:29:59,631 --> 00:30:03,701 >> Adam: Oh, no, he meant every word, at least he did at the 597 00:30:03,768 --> 00:30:05,270 time. 598 00:30:05,336 --> 00:30:09,174 He hates being challenged, especially by family. 599 00:30:09,240 --> 00:30:11,843 >> Sally: What do you think he's gonna do now? 600 00:30:11,910 --> 00:30:15,780 >> Adam: Well, whether he's gonna accept it and come to 601 00:30:15,847 --> 00:30:21,419 understand my perspective remains to be seen. 602 00:30:21,486 --> 00:30:25,123 If he doesn't... 603 00:30:25,190 --> 00:30:28,159 >> Ashland: I'm sorry, I'm going to need you to repeat that 604 00:30:28,226 --> 00:30:28,927 information. 605 00:30:28,993 --> 00:30:30,428 >> Victoria: You heard me. 606 00:30:30,495 --> 00:30:35,466 After our conversation, I'm convinced that Adam and Sally 607 00:30:35,533 --> 00:30:39,637 gave into temptation and they are now a couple. 608 00:30:39,704 --> 00:30:43,441 >> Ashland: [ Laughs ] Oh, man. 609 00:30:43,508 --> 00:30:47,979 Well, I can't say that it's a surprise, but it's a terrible 610 00:30:48,046 --> 00:30:50,381 time, given the current situation. 611 00:30:50,448 --> 00:30:52,283 >> Victoria: It's a recipe for disaster. 612 00:30:52,350 --> 00:30:55,353 >> Ashland: [ Laughs ] >> Victoria: And I suspect that 613 00:30:55,420 --> 00:30:57,922 Sally will prove to be such a distraction, she will make it 614 00:30:57,989 --> 00:30:59,524 impossible for Adam to do his job. 615 00:30:59,591 --> 00:31:01,726 >> Ashland: Yes, well, she does have a way of putting herself at 616 00:31:01,793 --> 00:31:02,927 the center of attention. 617 00:31:02,994 --> 00:31:06,030 >> Victoria: Couple with that the fact that, although she is 618 00:31:06,097 --> 00:31:09,234 very talented, she's completely underqualified for this 619 00:31:09,300 --> 00:31:10,501 position. 620 00:31:10,568 --> 00:31:12,503 I foresee some trouble at Newman Media. 621 00:31:12,570 --> 00:31:14,305 >> Ashland: Right. 622 00:31:14,372 --> 00:31:18,309 Victor may soon regret his decision to support Adam and 623 00:31:18,376 --> 00:31:19,944 Sally as CEO and COO. 624 00:31:20,011 --> 00:31:21,412 >> Victoria: Exactly. 625 00:31:21,479 --> 00:31:25,583 And I don't want to create a war with my father by bringing it 626 00:31:25,650 --> 00:31:26,317 up. 627 00:31:26,384 --> 00:31:28,453 In fact, what would be the point? 628 00:31:28,519 --> 00:31:31,756 We don't need to come up with a way for Adam to fail so that we 629 00:31:31,823 --> 00:31:32,690 can fire him. 630 00:31:32,757 --> 00:31:36,094 We're just gonna sit back and let it happen. 631 00:31:36,160 --> 00:31:38,563 As a matter of fact -- [ Cellphone rings ] 632 00:31:38,630 --> 00:31:41,232 Oh. 633 00:31:41,299 --> 00:31:42,500 Hello. 634 00:31:42,567 --> 00:31:44,135 >> Victor: Hello, my sweetheart. 635 00:31:44,202 --> 00:31:47,372 I was hoping that I could grab a few minutes with you. 636 00:31:47,438 --> 00:31:49,073 >> Victoria: Well, that can be arranged. 637 00:31:49,140 --> 00:31:51,075 >> Victor: Come over and see me at Newman Media as soon as you 638 00:31:51,142 --> 00:31:52,043 can, okay? 639 00:31:52,110 --> 00:31:53,344 >> Victoria: I'm on my way. 640 00:31:53,411 --> 00:31:56,014 >> Victor: See you soon. 641 00:31:56,080 --> 00:31:57,682 >> Ashland: Was that your father? 642 00:31:57,749 --> 00:31:59,717 >> Victoria: Yes, it was my dad. 643 00:31:59,784 --> 00:32:02,220 I'm being summoned. 644 00:32:02,287 --> 00:32:04,255 >> Ashland: For what? 645 00:32:04,322 --> 00:32:05,657 >> Victoria: I'll find out soon enough. 646 00:32:13,765 --> 00:32:14,799 >> Billy: What are you smiling about? 647 00:32:14,866 --> 00:32:19,370 >> Lily: [ Chuckles ] Well, I've been thinking about 648 00:32:19,437 --> 00:32:24,242 your podcast, and I think we should move forward with it. 649 00:32:24,309 --> 00:32:26,210 >> Billy: But you're worried that I won't have enough time to 650 00:32:26,277 --> 00:32:29,380 handle my COO responsibilities. 651 00:32:29,447 --> 00:32:32,283 >> Lily: No, look, I think that sharing your experiences and 652 00:32:32,350 --> 00:32:35,119 having a creative outlet will be good for you. 653 00:32:35,186 --> 00:32:37,822 You know, and I think that people can relate to the stories 654 00:32:37,889 --> 00:32:40,591 that you have to tell. 655 00:32:40,658 --> 00:32:44,162 >> Billy: Look, it's very important to me that you 656 00:32:44,228 --> 00:32:47,665 actually believe and trust that I can do both things and make 657 00:32:47,732 --> 00:32:50,168 sure that I take care of everything. 658 00:32:50,234 --> 00:32:53,171 >> Lily: No, I've realized it will work as long as it doesn't 659 00:32:53,237 --> 00:32:55,573 take up too much of your time. 660 00:32:55,640 --> 00:32:56,874 >> Billy: Well, you have my word. 661 00:32:56,941 --> 00:33:00,611 You can count on me to be your COO, no matter what. 662 00:33:00,678 --> 00:33:02,613 >> Lily: Alright, then you have yourself a deal. 663 00:33:02,680 --> 00:33:03,715 >> Billy: Is that right? 664 00:33:03,781 --> 00:33:04,615 >> Lily: Yeah. 665 00:33:04,682 --> 00:33:06,517 [ Chuckles ] >> Sally: The way that you're 666 00:33:14,158 --> 00:33:17,428 acting right now, it isn't you. 667 00:33:17,495 --> 00:33:22,233 >> Adam: Well, run-ins with my father occasionally have this 668 00:33:22,300 --> 00:33:23,501 effect on me. 669 00:33:23,568 --> 00:33:27,205 It's one of his special talents. 670 00:33:27,271 --> 00:33:30,475 >> Sally: I just mean the Adam that I know is never nervous or 671 00:33:30,541 --> 00:33:35,580 filled with self-doubt -- and with good reason. 672 00:33:35,646 --> 00:33:37,648 >> Adam: [ Clears throat ] I don't know if you are trying 673 00:33:37,715 --> 00:33:43,020 to compliment or you actually think that I'm a robot. 674 00:33:43,087 --> 00:33:46,691 >> Sally: I have intimate knowledge of just how human you 675 00:33:46,758 --> 00:33:48,993 actually are. 676 00:33:49,060 --> 00:33:52,330 And how you can turn any situation around into your 677 00:33:52,397 --> 00:33:55,600 advantage, even those that involve the intense and 678 00:33:55,666 --> 00:33:58,403 demanding Victor Newman. 679 00:33:58,469 --> 00:34:02,006 Look, your father is a titan of the business world. 680 00:34:02,073 --> 00:34:03,107 Okay? 681 00:34:03,174 --> 00:34:05,877 He respects strength. 682 00:34:05,943 --> 00:34:09,547 So as worrisome as this might seem right now, he will come to 683 00:34:09,614 --> 00:34:13,718 his senses and admire you for standing up to him. 684 00:34:13,785 --> 00:34:17,054 >> Adam: Well, I am not so sure about that. 685 00:34:17,121 --> 00:34:21,125 But I am really glad that you believe it. 686 00:34:21,192 --> 00:34:23,194 And that you believe in me. 687 00:34:33,404 --> 00:34:35,406 [ Tablet rings ] >> Victor: Michael Baldwin. 688 00:34:40,812 --> 00:34:45,116 Listen, I observed another large withdrawal from my discretionary 689 00:34:45,183 --> 00:34:46,150 fund. 690 00:34:46,217 --> 00:34:48,953 Does that mean you got the Peruvian doctor to talk? 691 00:34:49,020 --> 00:34:50,087 >> Michael: Indeed. 692 00:34:50,154 --> 00:34:52,056 I'm no longer just your attorney. 693 00:34:52,123 --> 00:34:55,226 I am a filmmaker now. 694 00:34:55,293 --> 00:34:58,196 I persuaded the good doctor to share his story on video. 695 00:34:58,262 --> 00:34:59,764 >> Victor: Is that video on the way to me? 696 00:34:59,831 --> 00:35:01,933 >> Michael: It should be hitting your inbox momentarily. 697 00:35:01,999 --> 00:35:05,870 But, uh...I can give you a preview of the highlights. 698 00:35:05,937 --> 00:35:07,472 >> Victor: I hope he said something that gives us the 699 00:35:07,538 --> 00:35:08,573 proof we need. 700 00:35:08,639 --> 00:35:11,809 >> Michael: He told me that Ashland paid the clinic a 701 00:35:11,876 --> 00:35:17,248 substantial sum to falsify his medical records. 702 00:35:17,315 --> 00:35:18,483 >> Victor: Are you serious? 703 00:35:18,549 --> 00:35:19,717 In what way? 704 00:35:19,784 --> 00:35:22,720 >> Michael: To make it appear as though he were suffering from 705 00:35:22,787 --> 00:35:29,894 terminal cancer when he was, in fact, perfectly healthy. 706 00:35:29,961 --> 00:35:33,598 >> Victor: Whoa. 707 00:35:33,664 --> 00:35:36,300 So we have got him now, right? 708 00:35:36,367 --> 00:35:39,770 >> Michael: I'll admit I had my doubts that anybody could stoop 709 00:35:39,837 --> 00:35:44,141 so low, but the doctor's statement was very persuasive. 710 00:35:44,208 --> 00:35:47,411 >> Victor: I'm sold, but I need more evidence to convince 711 00:35:47,478 --> 00:35:48,946 everyone else. 712 00:35:49,013 --> 00:35:50,114 >> Michael: Hmm, alright. 713 00:35:50,181 --> 00:35:51,582 You want me to follow the money. 714 00:35:51,649 --> 00:35:53,951 >> Victor: Send me the entire paper trail. 715 00:35:54,018 --> 00:35:56,120 >> Victoria: Dad? 716 00:35:56,187 --> 00:35:57,889 >> Victor: Bye-bye. 717 00:35:57,955 --> 00:35:59,323 >> Victoria: What is this all about? 718 00:36:14,472 --> 00:36:16,507 ♪♪ 719 00:36:16,574 --> 00:36:19,510 -- Captions by VITAC -- www.vitac.com 720 00:36:19,577 --> 00:36:22,513 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 721 00:36:22,580 --> 00:36:25,583 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 722 00:36:29,754 --> 00:36:32,089 >> Join us again for "The Young and the Restless."