1 00:00:01,868 --> 00:00:03,903 >> Victor: Alright. Goodbye. 2 00:00:03,970 --> 00:00:06,706 >> Victoria: What is this all about? 3 00:00:06,773 --> 00:00:09,809 >> Victor: I had a meeting with Adam today, and it seems that he 4 00:00:09,876 --> 00:00:12,178 has second thoughts about staying on at Newman. 5 00:00:12,245 --> 00:00:13,847 >> Victoria: Well, what can I say? 6 00:00:13,913 --> 00:00:15,048 I did as you asked. 7 00:00:15,115 --> 00:00:17,250 I offered to keep him on as the head of the division, but I 8 00:00:17,317 --> 00:00:18,485 can't force him to stay. 9 00:00:18,551 --> 00:00:22,055 And I certainly don't want a top executive who's not happy and 10 00:00:22,122 --> 00:00:24,257 not fully committed. 11 00:00:24,324 --> 00:00:26,993 >> Victor: I would like you to smooth things over with Adam, 12 00:00:27,060 --> 00:00:28,261 alright? 13 00:00:28,328 --> 00:00:31,398 Not only in Newman/Locke's best interest, but in yours, as well, 14 00:00:31,464 --> 00:00:34,701 to make sure that the merger with ChancComm goes smoothly. 15 00:00:34,768 --> 00:00:36,736 >> Victoria: So, what should I do, Dad? 16 00:00:36,803 --> 00:00:38,872 Should I tie him to a chair? 17 00:00:38,938 --> 00:00:40,673 Lock him in the office? 18 00:00:40,740 --> 00:00:42,142 What? 19 00:00:42,208 --> 00:00:45,378 >> Victor: Try to make him feel welcome and appreciated and 20 00:00:45,445 --> 00:00:46,079 respected. 21 00:00:46,146 --> 00:00:47,213 >> Victoria: Oh, I see. 22 00:00:47,280 --> 00:00:49,282 So, you want me to stroke his fragile ego. 23 00:00:49,349 --> 00:00:51,017 >> Victor: My darling, let me teach you a little lesson. 24 00:00:51,084 --> 00:00:55,855 As CEO, you need to be able to deal with the entire executive 25 00:00:55,922 --> 00:00:59,259 staff, even with people who disagree with you, alright? 26 00:00:59,325 --> 00:01:02,896 And you tell Ashland about that, as well. 27 00:01:02,962 --> 00:01:04,130 >> Victoria: Ashland? 28 00:01:04,197 --> 00:01:06,800 Well, where's this coming from? 29 00:01:06,866 --> 00:01:10,670 >> Victor: It seems he let Adam know in no uncertain terms that 30 00:01:10,737 --> 00:01:15,308 he would keep him on a short leash and, if Adam didn't like 31 00:01:15,375 --> 00:01:16,609 it, he could quit, he could walk. 32 00:01:16,676 --> 00:01:18,511 >> Victoria: I'm sure that Ashland was just setting some 33 00:01:18,578 --> 00:01:19,612 boundaries. 34 00:01:19,679 --> 00:01:23,249 >> Victor: No one sets boundaries on my children. 35 00:01:23,316 --> 00:01:24,284 Do you got that? 36 00:01:24,350 --> 00:01:29,155 Not Ashland Locke, not anyone but me! 37 00:01:29,222 --> 00:01:33,560 Now, antagonizing Adam is not a good idea, is it? 38 00:01:33,626 --> 00:01:36,029 Why the hell would he do that? 39 00:01:36,095 --> 00:01:45,438 Did he do that unilaterally, or were you part of it? 40 00:01:45,505 --> 00:01:48,942 >> Sally: You have gone radio silent. 41 00:01:49,008 --> 00:01:51,110 >> Adam: [ Sighs ] Sorry. 42 00:01:51,177 --> 00:01:53,880 I'm just thinking about the conversation I had with my 43 00:01:53,947 --> 00:01:56,015 father earlier. 44 00:01:56,082 --> 00:02:01,287 I keep replaying it in my head, wondering if I went too far. 45 00:02:01,354 --> 00:02:05,225 >> Sally: Should I be doing the work on the ChancComm strategies 46 00:02:05,291 --> 00:02:07,460 we discussed for when the merger is finalized? 47 00:02:07,527 --> 00:02:16,436 Or are you still considering leaving Newman Media altogether? 48 00:02:16,503 --> 00:02:31,384 ♪♪ ♪♪ 49 00:02:31,451 --> 00:02:31,885 ♪♪ ♪♪ 50 00:02:31,951 --> 00:02:46,833 ♪♪ ♪♪ 51 00:02:46,900 --> 00:02:50,603 ♪♪ ♪♪ 52 00:02:50,670 --> 00:02:53,006 [ Knock on door ] >> Phyllis: Hey. 53 00:02:58,912 --> 00:03:00,280 >> Jack: I wasn't expecting you. 54 00:03:00,346 --> 00:03:00,880 Come on in. 55 00:03:00,947 --> 00:03:02,215 >> Phyllis: Oh, okay. 56 00:03:02,282 --> 00:03:06,152 Um, I just want to see how you were doing. 57 00:03:06,219 --> 00:03:09,489 >> Jack: Oh, I've been going over the last e-mails I got from 58 00:03:09,556 --> 00:03:12,492 Keemo, hoping for, what, a clue? 59 00:03:12,559 --> 00:03:13,860 >> Phyllis: Yeah. 60 00:03:13,927 --> 00:03:17,497 I mean, if you want any help finding out who's sending the 61 00:03:17,564 --> 00:03:22,402 texts or even just someone to talk to, I just want you to know 62 00:03:22,468 --> 00:03:24,037 that I'm here. 63 00:03:27,240 --> 00:03:29,242 >> Abby: Well, it looks like we all made it through the 64 00:03:29,309 --> 00:03:30,510 night. 65 00:03:30,577 --> 00:03:32,879 >> Devon: The important thing is Dominic made it through the 66 00:03:32,946 --> 00:03:34,914 night, and the nurse said that he slept peacefully. 67 00:03:34,981 --> 00:03:37,016 >> Chance: Well, that's a -- that's a relief. 68 00:03:37,083 --> 00:03:40,219 Dr. Alston said these first couple days were pretty 69 00:03:40,286 --> 00:03:41,287 critical. 70 00:03:41,354 --> 00:03:43,556 >> Abby: That's when the potential for infection and 71 00:03:43,623 --> 00:03:45,024 complications is the highest. 72 00:03:45,091 --> 00:03:47,660 >> Devon: Well, I'm glad the doctor's coming by to check on 73 00:03:47,727 --> 00:03:48,861 him then. 74 00:03:48,928 --> 00:03:50,897 >> Abby: It makes me feel a little bit better that he can go 75 00:03:50,964 --> 00:03:53,533 through all of this in the comfort of his own home, in his 76 00:03:53,600 --> 00:03:55,435 own crib, surrounded by all of our love. 77 00:03:55,501 --> 00:03:56,636 >> Devon: Yeah. 78 00:03:56,703 --> 00:03:59,105 We're lucky that we had the resources to prepare both of his 79 00:03:59,172 --> 00:04:01,741 nurseries with the right air filters and to hire a private 80 00:04:01,808 --> 00:04:06,145 nurse. 81 00:04:06,212 --> 00:04:07,180 >> Abby: Oh, yeah. 82 00:04:07,246 --> 00:04:12,552 >> Chance: Excuse us. 83 00:04:12,619 --> 00:04:15,154 Hey, man, I, uh -- I just wanted to let you know that I'm gonna 84 00:04:15,221 --> 00:04:17,824 cover the cost for the medical transport when the doctors say 85 00:04:17,890 --> 00:04:19,926 it's okay for him to go over to your place. 86 00:04:19,993 --> 00:04:21,961 I, uh -- I know you're gonna want him over there as soon as 87 00:04:22,028 --> 00:04:22,729 possible. 88 00:04:22,795 --> 00:04:23,529 >> Devon: Yeah, I appreciate that. 89 00:04:23,596 --> 00:04:24,664 You don't have to do that, though. 90 00:04:24,731 --> 00:04:26,466 >> Chance: No. I want to. 91 00:04:26,532 --> 00:04:29,702 It's not about the money, and, you know, we're in this 92 00:04:29,769 --> 00:04:30,937 together. 93 00:04:31,004 --> 00:04:33,139 You were able to give Dominic that amazing gift by being able 94 00:04:33,206 --> 00:04:35,775 to donate, so it's the -- it's the least I can do, right? 95 00:04:35,842 --> 00:04:38,378 >> Devon: Yeah, but I mean you know that's all about biology. 96 00:04:38,444 --> 00:04:39,879 >> Chance: I know. 97 00:04:39,946 --> 00:04:42,882 I see how much you love our son and that you'd do anything for 98 00:04:42,949 --> 00:04:43,549 him. 99 00:04:43,616 --> 00:04:44,851 I'm really grateful for that. 100 00:04:44,917 --> 00:04:45,752 I am. 101 00:04:45,818 --> 00:04:48,087 And I hope you know I'm gonna do the same. 102 00:04:48,154 --> 00:04:55,294 [ Knock on door ] >> Devon: Of course. 103 00:04:55,361 --> 00:04:57,063 >> Chance: Hey. Come on in. 104 00:04:57,130 --> 00:04:58,398 >> Abby: Dr. Alston. Nate. 105 00:04:58,464 --> 00:05:00,366 Thank you so much for coming by. 106 00:05:00,433 --> 00:05:03,369 Dominic is up in his nursery if you want to head up there. 107 00:05:03,436 --> 00:05:06,639 We are so eager to make sure his recovery is going according to 108 00:05:06,706 --> 00:05:07,407 plan. 109 00:05:07,473 --> 00:05:08,675 >> Nate: We'll let you know soon. 110 00:05:08,741 --> 00:05:09,942 >> Abby: Thank you. 111 00:05:23,356 --> 00:05:26,092 >> Victoria: I can only imagine how Adam characterized his 112 00:05:26,159 --> 00:05:28,161 conversation with my husband. 113 00:05:28,227 --> 00:05:29,996 And, yes, I was very aware of it. 114 00:05:30,063 --> 00:05:32,865 I showed up in the middle, and I heard more than enough. 115 00:05:32,932 --> 00:05:36,569 >> Victor: So, are you denying that Ashland reined in Adam's 116 00:05:36,636 --> 00:05:38,137 authority at every turn? 117 00:05:38,204 --> 00:05:40,940 >> Victoria: Adam was testing his boundaries, and Ashland let 118 00:05:41,007 --> 00:05:43,209 him know exactly what those boundaries would be. 119 00:05:43,276 --> 00:05:46,379 Adam would have autonomy within reason, but ultimately he would 120 00:05:46,446 --> 00:05:47,714 answer to Ashland and me. 121 00:05:47,780 --> 00:05:51,117 And as far as Adam being micro-managed, I signed off on 122 00:05:51,184 --> 00:05:54,821 his first major decision since the acquisition was announced. 123 00:05:54,887 --> 00:05:58,291 >> Victor: You mean hiring that woman as COO -- Spectra. 124 00:05:58,357 --> 00:06:02,395 >> Victoria: A very questionable decision, at best. 125 00:06:02,462 --> 00:06:06,332 So, what is the problem, Dad? 126 00:06:06,399 --> 00:06:10,770 >> Victor: The problem is that Ashland is showing a degree of 127 00:06:10,837 --> 00:06:12,638 disrespect for Adam that I don't like. 128 00:06:12,705 --> 00:06:17,210 >> Victoria: And that surprises you? 129 00:06:17,276 --> 00:06:21,114 >> Victor: Have you forgotten that Adam prevented your wedding 130 00:06:21,180 --> 00:06:25,351 from blowing up, that, although you had differences, he came to 131 00:06:25,418 --> 00:06:26,586 your side? 132 00:06:26,652 --> 00:06:29,489 He helped you and your husband have a great wedding in Tuscany. 133 00:06:29,555 --> 00:06:31,758 Have you forgotten that? 134 00:06:31,824 --> 00:06:36,129 >> Victoria: That doesn't justify giving Adam a free pass. 135 00:06:36,195 --> 00:06:39,499 And, yes, I am very happy that my wedding wasn't derailed, but 136 00:06:39,565 --> 00:06:41,100 we both know why he did that. 137 00:06:41,167 --> 00:06:45,071 He did that because he wanted to prove his loyalty to you. 138 00:06:45,138 --> 00:06:47,340 And he was duly rewarded for that. 139 00:06:47,406 --> 00:06:48,174 I did as you asked. 140 00:06:48,241 --> 00:06:51,377 I kept him on as head of the division. 141 00:06:51,444 --> 00:06:54,747 Which, by the way, will be a much larger division once this 142 00:06:54,814 --> 00:06:55,982 merger goes through. 143 00:06:56,048 --> 00:06:59,585 But Adam had to go crying back to Daddy because his little 144 00:06:59,652 --> 00:07:00,386 feelings were hurt. 145 00:07:00,453 --> 00:07:01,587 >> Victor: That's not what happened. 146 00:07:01,654 --> 00:07:06,359 >> Victoria: Honestly, Dad, I know that my brother's trying 147 00:07:06,425 --> 00:07:07,460 to stir up trouble. 148 00:07:07,527 --> 00:07:09,195 >> Victor: Where'd you hear that? 149 00:07:09,262 --> 00:07:10,463 >> Victoria: I don't have to hear it. 150 00:07:10,530 --> 00:07:11,798 I know it. 151 00:07:11,864 --> 00:07:14,300 Now that he's gonna be back at Newman Media, he's probably 152 00:07:14,367 --> 00:07:18,104 looking around, remembering when he ran the whole place. 153 00:07:18,171 --> 00:07:19,539 He's probably getting the itch again. 154 00:07:19,605 --> 00:07:21,340 I mean, it is Adam that we're talking about here. 155 00:07:21,407 --> 00:07:23,676 People wouldn't be very surprised, would they? 156 00:07:23,743 --> 00:07:27,480 >> Victor: I want you to smooth things over with Adam, alright? 157 00:07:27,547 --> 00:07:29,949 Don't you look for trouble where there is none. 158 00:07:30,016 --> 00:07:31,784 Make this work. 159 00:07:31,851 --> 00:07:34,420 For the good of the company, I want you to make your brother 160 00:07:34,487 --> 00:07:36,055 feel welcome. 161 00:07:39,225 --> 00:07:46,232 >> Adam: Do you remember when we were talking in bed yesterday? 162 00:07:46,299 --> 00:07:50,937 I, uh -- I found myself opening up to you about my father. 163 00:07:51,003 --> 00:07:53,906 And, surprisingly, you said all the things that I was feeling 164 00:07:53,973 --> 00:07:57,143 but I couldn't quite articulate. 165 00:07:57,210 --> 00:08:00,413 That my dad asking me to spy on Ashland undermined everything 166 00:08:00,479 --> 00:08:03,716 that I was trying to accomplish, as if my position there was 167 00:08:03,783 --> 00:08:07,320 contingent on me doing his bidding and not on the merit. 168 00:08:07,386 --> 00:08:09,655 >> Sally: Yeah, as far as I'm concerned, he was way out of 169 00:08:09,722 --> 00:08:10,823 line. 170 00:08:10,890 --> 00:08:13,459 >> Adam: Well, lying there with you and seeing it clearly 171 00:08:13,526 --> 00:08:18,097 through your eyes, I was filled with this -- this righteous 172 00:08:18,164 --> 00:08:19,398 anger. 173 00:08:19,465 --> 00:08:22,468 I mean, the way that you nailed it, it made me realize all the 174 00:08:22,535 --> 00:08:27,974 things that I wanted to say to my father -- and I did say to 175 00:08:28,040 --> 00:08:29,575 him. 176 00:08:29,642 --> 00:08:32,211 >> Sally: And now you're wondering if I steered you in an 177 00:08:32,278 --> 00:08:35,214 entirely wrong direction? 178 00:08:35,281 --> 00:08:40,486 Do you feel like I led you to do and say things that you now 179 00:08:40,553 --> 00:08:43,289 regret? 180 00:08:43,356 --> 00:08:48,027 >> Adam: [ Sighs ] >> Chance: Look, I know you're 181 00:08:48,094 --> 00:08:51,097 worried about Dominic, and trust me -- I am worried, too. 182 00:08:51,163 --> 00:08:54,333 And I hate that I haven't been fully there for him while I'm 183 00:08:54,400 --> 00:08:57,303 dealing with everything that I'm dealing with. 184 00:08:57,370 --> 00:08:59,639 And I'm done trying to convince myself that I can manage this 185 00:08:59,705 --> 00:09:00,840 all by myself because I can't. 186 00:09:00,907 --> 00:09:04,277 >> Abby: It just took you some time to realize that you need 187 00:09:04,343 --> 00:09:05,444 professional help. 188 00:09:05,511 --> 00:09:09,882 But now that you've made the decision, you're gonna get it. 189 00:09:09,949 --> 00:09:13,052 >> Chance: [ Sighs ] I just pray to God that our little boy's 190 00:09:13,119 --> 00:09:17,156 okay. 191 00:09:17,223 --> 00:09:18,391 >> Devon: He's gonna be okay. 192 00:09:18,457 --> 00:09:21,427 He has to be. 193 00:09:21,494 --> 00:09:23,462 >> Amanda: Listen to me. 194 00:09:23,529 --> 00:09:25,598 That boy is a fighter. 195 00:09:25,665 --> 00:09:27,300 Okay? Just like his dad. 196 00:09:27,366 --> 00:09:31,437 And he has been from the very moment he was born. 197 00:09:31,504 --> 00:09:35,374 And now he has a part of you inside of him, helping him fight 198 00:09:35,441 --> 00:09:37,510 this blood disorder, okay? 199 00:09:37,576 --> 00:09:44,650 >> Devon: I just hope it's enough. 200 00:09:44,717 --> 00:09:47,987 >> Nate: [ Sighs ] You can relax. 201 00:09:48,054 --> 00:09:49,188 It's good news. 202 00:09:49,255 --> 00:09:51,857 >> Abby: [ Exhales heavily ] >> Dr. Alston: Dominic is doing 203 00:09:51,924 --> 00:09:52,792 extremely well. 204 00:09:52,858 --> 00:09:55,561 His vitals are stable, no sign of infection. 205 00:09:55,628 --> 00:09:58,664 I've taken a few cultures to be sure, but he's gonna make it 206 00:09:58,731 --> 00:09:59,932 through this just fine. 207 00:09:59,999 --> 00:10:05,104 >> Abby: [ Laughs ] >> Devon: [ Chuckles ] 208 00:10:05,171 --> 00:10:10,009 >> Abby: [ Sighs, laughs ] >> Devon: Ah. [ Chuckles ] 209 00:10:10,076 --> 00:10:11,544 >> Abby: [ Sighs ] >> Devon: Ah. 210 00:10:19,218 --> 00:10:22,288 >> Jack: "How many times do I have to tell you to leave me 211 00:10:22,355 --> 00:10:23,189 alone? 212 00:10:23,255 --> 00:10:25,291 I don't want anything more to do with you. 213 00:10:25,358 --> 00:10:28,594 I will never forgive you for hiding my mother's illness from 214 00:10:28,661 --> 00:10:29,161 me. 215 00:10:29,228 --> 00:10:30,763 You are nothing to me." 216 00:10:30,830 --> 00:10:33,032 [ Tablet thuds ] >> Phyllis: You know that's just 217 00:10:33,099 --> 00:10:34,834 his pain and loss. 218 00:10:34,900 --> 00:10:37,536 That's just his way of lashing out at you. 219 00:10:37,603 --> 00:10:41,774 >> Jack: I've reached out to him so many different times in so 220 00:10:41,841 --> 00:10:42,641 many ways. 221 00:10:42,708 --> 00:10:44,076 He never responded. 222 00:10:44,143 --> 00:10:48,314 >> Phyllis: Listen, I know you rejected this idea before, but, 223 00:10:48,381 --> 00:10:52,451 I mean, don't you think there's a chance that it might be Keemo 224 00:10:52,518 --> 00:10:54,687 sending these texts? 225 00:10:54,754 --> 00:10:58,324 You know, maybe he wants to make amends, he wants to reconnect 226 00:10:58,391 --> 00:11:00,059 with you in some sort of way. 227 00:11:00,126 --> 00:11:03,629 I mean, if it is him... 228 00:11:03,696 --> 00:11:05,364 don't you want to find out? 229 00:11:05,431 --> 00:11:08,567 >> Jack: I'm almost afraid to hope. 230 00:11:08,634 --> 00:11:09,602 But, yeah. 231 00:11:09,668 --> 00:11:12,705 God, yeah, I want to know. 232 00:11:12,772 --> 00:11:15,307 >> Dr. Alston: I've shared all this information with the nurse. 233 00:11:15,374 --> 00:11:17,243 We'll be checking for any signs of infection. 234 00:11:17,309 --> 00:11:20,413 And of course we'll also be on the lookout for side effects and 235 00:11:20,479 --> 00:11:22,048 other problems that might arise. 236 00:11:22,114 --> 00:11:25,084 If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call. 237 00:11:25,151 --> 00:11:27,953 >> Abby: [ Sighs ] I'm sure I will have a million, but right 238 00:11:28,020 --> 00:11:30,089 now I'm just feeling thankful and relieved. 239 00:11:30,156 --> 00:11:30,723 >> Devon: Yeah. 240 00:11:30,790 --> 00:11:31,424 I know we all are. 241 00:11:31,490 --> 00:11:32,792 Thank you very much, Dr. Alston. 242 00:11:32,858 --> 00:11:34,527 >> Chance: Yeah, we really appreciate everything you've 243 00:11:34,593 --> 00:11:38,564 done for Dom. 244 00:11:38,631 --> 00:11:39,632 >> Abby: Oh, my God. 245 00:11:39,698 --> 00:11:40,900 >> Chance: [ Chuckles ] >> Abby: Can you believe it? 246 00:11:40,966 --> 00:11:43,269 I mean, she said he's doing extremely well, right? 247 00:11:43,335 --> 00:11:45,137 >> Devon: Yeah, yeah, she did say it. 248 00:11:45,204 --> 00:11:46,172 Let's go see him. 249 00:11:46,238 --> 00:11:48,274 >> Chance: Absolutely. Come on. 250 00:11:48,340 --> 00:11:50,109 >> Nate: Whoa, whoa, whoa, hey. 251 00:11:50,176 --> 00:11:52,845 Remember, you have to be very careful of the potential for 252 00:11:52,912 --> 00:11:55,448 infection, especially this early in Dominic's recovery. 253 00:11:55,514 --> 00:11:57,783 You need to take every precaution when you're in that 254 00:11:57,850 --> 00:11:58,417 room. 255 00:11:58,484 --> 00:12:00,586 And limit your visits, okay? 256 00:12:00,653 --> 00:12:02,221 >> Abby: Right. We understand. 257 00:12:02,288 --> 00:12:03,322 Thank you. 258 00:12:03,389 --> 00:12:05,591 >> Chance: Okay, well, uh, why don't you go first, Mom? 259 00:12:05,658 --> 00:12:08,627 >> Nate: I got to say, you all make quite the team, the way you 260 00:12:08,694 --> 00:12:12,264 came together when you heard the news, three parents working 261 00:12:12,331 --> 00:12:15,534 together for the welfare of their child. 262 00:12:15,601 --> 00:12:17,803 That's a beautiful thing. 263 00:12:29,482 --> 00:12:30,983 [ Door opens ] >> Nikki: Hi, darling. 264 00:12:31,050 --> 00:12:32,218 >> Victor: Hi, sweetheart. 265 00:12:32,284 --> 00:12:35,488 >> Nikki: I was going to ask you to join me for a bite, but it 266 00:12:35,554 --> 00:12:37,690 doesn't seem like you're in the mood. 267 00:12:37,756 --> 00:12:39,325 What's going on? 268 00:12:39,391 --> 00:12:41,827 Was it your conversation with Victoria? 269 00:12:41,894 --> 00:12:43,295 I just saw her leaving. 270 00:12:43,362 --> 00:12:48,767 >> Victor: Yeah, I just heard some rather alarming news before 271 00:12:48,834 --> 00:12:52,738 Victoria arrived... 272 00:12:52,805 --> 00:12:54,140 about Ashland Locke. 273 00:12:54,206 --> 00:12:56,075 >> Nikki: Oh, Victor, come on! 274 00:12:56,142 --> 00:12:58,477 You are digging into that poor man's life again? 275 00:12:58,544 --> 00:13:01,714 >> Victor: Sweetheart, I wouldn't do so if I wasn't given 276 00:13:01,780 --> 00:13:02,581 reason, okay? 277 00:13:02,648 --> 00:13:05,117 >> Nikki: I just don't understand. 278 00:13:05,184 --> 00:13:08,787 So he contributed to a clinic that developed a treatment that 279 00:13:08,854 --> 00:13:10,189 could extend his life. 280 00:13:10,256 --> 00:13:12,091 What is so alarming about that? 281 00:13:12,158 --> 00:13:14,426 >> Victor: Fasten your seatbelt. 282 00:13:14,493 --> 00:13:15,861 >> Nikki: Alright. What is it? 283 00:13:15,928 --> 00:13:18,430 >> Victor: Michael Baldwin just sent me an interview with a 284 00:13:18,497 --> 00:13:24,103 Peruvian doctor who testified that Ashland Locke paid a 285 00:13:24,170 --> 00:13:28,274 substantial amount of money to have his medical record 286 00:13:28,340 --> 00:13:29,808 falsified. 287 00:13:29,875 --> 00:13:32,444 He didn't have cancer. 288 00:13:36,282 --> 00:13:38,884 >> Ashland: What is going on down there? 289 00:13:38,951 --> 00:13:40,052 Well, I don't care. 290 00:13:40,119 --> 00:13:43,756 Just find that damn doctor before he does any more damage. 291 00:13:43,822 --> 00:13:47,126 No -- How in the hell could you allow this to happen? 292 00:13:47,193 --> 00:13:48,594 >> Victoria: Allow what to happen? 293 00:13:59,872 --> 00:14:02,074 >> Elena: So, you both ended up staying over at Abby and 294 00:14:02,141 --> 00:14:02,675 Chance's? 295 00:14:02,741 --> 00:14:04,076 >> Devon: Yeah. 296 00:14:04,143 --> 00:14:05,511 We didn't sleep very much, though. 297 00:14:05,578 --> 00:14:07,446 We just stayed up all night listening for that baby monitor. 298 00:14:07,513 --> 00:14:09,515 >> Amanda: I don't think we would have gotten any sleep, 299 00:14:09,582 --> 00:14:10,716 even if we did go home. 300 00:14:10,783 --> 00:14:13,152 >> Nate: You should have seen their tired and nervous faces 301 00:14:13,219 --> 00:14:14,653 when Dr. Alston and I got there. 302 00:14:14,720 --> 00:14:16,288 >> Devon: I had never been so worried. 303 00:14:16,355 --> 00:14:19,058 >> Nate: Yeah, but you should have seen the relief when we 304 00:14:19,124 --> 00:14:21,860 delivered the good news about how well the baby was doing. 305 00:14:21,927 --> 00:14:23,429 >> Elena: Well, that's what I like to hear. 306 00:14:23,495 --> 00:14:26,799 That little boy is the luckiest kid in the world. 307 00:14:26,865 --> 00:14:30,169 Three parents who are so committed to his well-being? 308 00:14:30,236 --> 00:14:35,874 Dominic must feel nothing but love. 309 00:14:35,941 --> 00:14:38,010 [ Cellphone ringing ] >> Sharon: Hello? 310 00:14:42,848 --> 00:14:44,083 >> Chance: Hey, Sharon. 311 00:14:44,149 --> 00:14:46,719 >> Sharon: Oh, I was hoping to hear from you, Chance. 312 00:14:46,785 --> 00:14:47,886 >> Chance: Yeah. 313 00:14:47,953 --> 00:14:50,556 I just wanted to follow up and see if we can meet and talk 314 00:14:50,623 --> 00:14:52,157 about finding me a therapist. 315 00:14:52,224 --> 00:14:55,027 You know, I was hoping that we could do it today if you have 316 00:14:55,094 --> 00:14:56,095 time. 317 00:14:56,161 --> 00:14:58,030 >> Sharon: Oh, are you sure you want to do it today? 318 00:14:58,097 --> 00:15:01,600 I've heard that you had a few rough days. 319 00:15:01,667 --> 00:15:06,405 >> Chance: Yeah, I need to do this right away...for my family 320 00:15:06,472 --> 00:15:09,441 and, uh, for my son. 321 00:15:09,508 --> 00:15:11,543 >> Devon: Hey, Nate, I want to say thank you again for having 322 00:15:11,610 --> 00:15:13,579 that specialist make a house call 'cause I know how busy the 323 00:15:13,646 --> 00:15:14,179 two of you are. 324 00:15:14,246 --> 00:15:15,247 So, I appreciate it. 325 00:15:15,314 --> 00:15:16,615 >> Nate: I wouldn't have it any other way. 326 00:15:16,682 --> 00:15:19,151 >> Devon: Well, it's nice having a doctor in the family. 327 00:15:19,218 --> 00:15:22,788 >> Nate: [ Chuckles ] I, uh -- I guess this is a good 328 00:15:22,855 --> 00:15:25,090 time as any to break the news? 329 00:15:25,157 --> 00:15:26,325 >> Devon: About what? 330 00:15:26,392 --> 00:15:29,695 >> Nate: Well, I know this may come as a shock, but, um, I'm 331 00:15:29,762 --> 00:15:31,997 making a major life and career change. 332 00:15:32,064 --> 00:15:37,936 After a lot of soul-searching and long discussions with Elena, 333 00:15:38,003 --> 00:15:44,943 I've decided to leave medicine and go into the business world. 334 00:15:45,010 --> 00:15:47,379 >> Ashland: There's a problem with the contract language in 335 00:15:47,446 --> 00:15:48,580 the Newman Media acquisition. 336 00:15:48,647 --> 00:15:50,215 It's nothing for you to worry about. 337 00:15:50,282 --> 00:15:51,350 I'm handling it. 338 00:15:51,417 --> 00:15:53,252 >> Victoria: I worry about every aspect of Newman/Locke, 339 00:15:53,319 --> 00:15:54,853 especially when it comes to this deal. 340 00:15:54,920 --> 00:15:57,256 >> Ashland: Yes, and that's one of the things I love about you 341 00:15:57,323 --> 00:15:59,491 and that's one of the things that makes you a force to be 342 00:15:59,558 --> 00:16:01,794 reckoned with, but this is a small matter for the business 343 00:16:01,860 --> 00:16:02,561 affairs people. 344 00:16:02,628 --> 00:16:04,029 It's, uh -- It's, uh, not a thing. 345 00:16:04,096 --> 00:16:05,064 I'm on top of it. 346 00:16:05,130 --> 00:16:07,266 >> Victoria: You know, I could have looked it over. 347 00:16:07,333 --> 00:16:08,867 >> Ashland: Really, this is minor. 348 00:16:08,934 --> 00:16:12,638 It's not worth distracting you from the real job you have, you 349 00:16:12,705 --> 00:16:15,874 know, of running the entire company. 350 00:16:15,941 --> 00:16:17,042 >> Victoria: Alright. 351 00:16:17,109 --> 00:16:19,345 If you say so, but you sounded awfully heated on the phone. 352 00:16:19,411 --> 00:16:21,914 It sounded like it was a much bigger deal than you're making 353 00:16:21,980 --> 00:16:23,048 it out to be now. 354 00:16:23,115 --> 00:16:24,917 >> Ashland: It's just a carrot-and-stick kind of thing. 355 00:16:24,983 --> 00:16:27,152 You know, sometimes people need to be shaken out of their 356 00:16:27,219 --> 00:16:27,720 complacency. 357 00:16:27,786 --> 00:16:28,420 >> Victoria: Right. 358 00:16:28,487 --> 00:16:29,521 >> Ashland: Mm. 359 00:16:29,588 --> 00:16:31,223 Look, I can show you the language that I'm upset about. 360 00:16:31,290 --> 00:16:33,392 I mean, if you want to see it, I could just make a phone call. 361 00:16:33,459 --> 00:16:34,860 >> Victoria: No, no, of course not, no. 362 00:16:34,927 --> 00:16:37,162 I just thought if there was a problem, maybe I could help you 363 00:16:37,229 --> 00:16:38,163 with it. 364 00:16:38,230 --> 00:16:40,332 But in that case, I'm sure you would let me know. 365 00:16:40,399 --> 00:16:42,301 >> Ashland: That's what partners do. 366 00:16:42,368 --> 00:16:43,635 >> Victoria: [ Chuckles ] Yes. 367 00:16:43,702 --> 00:16:45,771 Uh, anyway, I came to get my tablet. 368 00:16:45,838 --> 00:16:48,674 Don't forget we have that meeting with the ChancComm 369 00:16:48,741 --> 00:16:50,442 marketing team about the merger. 370 00:16:50,509 --> 00:16:51,410 >> Ashland: Yeah. 371 00:16:51,477 --> 00:16:54,446 Uh, hold on for one second. 372 00:16:54,513 --> 00:17:01,053 There is something we need to address. 373 00:17:01,120 --> 00:17:02,821 >> Adam: No, you completely misunderstood. 374 00:17:02,888 --> 00:17:05,257 Your advice was spot on. 375 00:17:05,324 --> 00:17:07,393 And once again, you have proven that you do have great 376 00:17:07,459 --> 00:17:09,094 instincts. 377 00:17:09,161 --> 00:17:10,629 >> Sally: Do you really mean that? 378 00:17:10,696 --> 00:17:14,366 >> Adam: Look, don't ever stop listening to that inner voice. 379 00:17:14,433 --> 00:17:16,368 You got me thinking. 380 00:17:16,435 --> 00:17:19,872 Walking away from Newman Media gets me nothing. 381 00:17:19,938 --> 00:17:21,206 Nothing. 382 00:17:21,273 --> 00:17:23,909 It only further feeds into the narrative that I am impulsive 383 00:17:23,976 --> 00:17:25,010 and I am reckless... 384 00:17:25,077 --> 00:17:29,081 >> Sally: Well, it's not always the worst qualities. 385 00:17:29,148 --> 00:17:31,984 >> Adam: ...and I shouldn't be taken seriously. 386 00:17:32,050 --> 00:17:33,519 >> Sally: That would be a mistake. 387 00:17:33,585 --> 00:17:34,653 >> Adam: Mm-hmm. 388 00:17:34,720 --> 00:17:36,288 I mean, look, Victoria and Ashland -- they only agreed to 389 00:17:36,355 --> 00:17:37,956 my staying on because it's biding them time. 390 00:17:38,023 --> 00:17:40,025 It's pretty clear when the merger goes through, they're 391 00:17:40,092 --> 00:17:41,794 gonna do everything they can to push me aside. 392 00:17:41,860 --> 00:17:44,563 So I'm not gonna sit around and wait for them to make their 393 00:17:44,630 --> 00:17:45,230 move. 394 00:17:45,297 --> 00:17:46,498 I'm gonna make my move first. 395 00:17:46,565 --> 00:17:51,303 I'm gonna go on the offensive, and I'm gonna make them fail. 396 00:17:51,370 --> 00:17:53,439 And I'm not gonna feel bad about it because I'm pretty sure that 397 00:17:53,505 --> 00:17:55,707 they're trying to do the same thing to me. 398 00:17:55,774 --> 00:17:58,110 >> Sally: Downright Machiavellian. 399 00:17:58,177 --> 00:18:00,779 >> Adam: I am gonna tell my father that I'm gonna stay on 400 00:18:00,846 --> 00:18:04,583 and I'm gonna keep an eye on Ashland, but I am not gonna do 401 00:18:04,650 --> 00:18:06,118 it for his sake. 402 00:18:06,185 --> 00:18:08,086 I am gonna do it for my own. 403 00:18:20,999 --> 00:18:22,434 >> "The Young and the Restless" will continue. 404 00:18:41,620 --> 00:18:42,688 >> Phyllis: Wow. Look at this. 405 00:18:42,754 --> 00:18:47,092 Hao Nguyen owned a lot more properties besides this one 406 00:18:47,159 --> 00:18:48,527 that you were given. 407 00:18:48,594 --> 00:18:49,761 >> Jack: How do you know it's the same person? 408 00:18:49,828 --> 00:18:50,762 >> Phyllis: I don't. 409 00:18:50,829 --> 00:18:52,097 I did some cross-referencing. 410 00:18:52,164 --> 00:18:53,065 It's just my guess. 411 00:18:53,131 --> 00:18:55,901 [ Keys clacking ] >> Jack: Oh, no. 412 00:18:55,968 --> 00:18:56,468 >> Phyllis: What? 413 00:18:56,535 --> 00:18:58,437 Did you find something? 414 00:18:58,504 --> 00:19:00,405 >> Jack: An obituary. 415 00:19:00,472 --> 00:19:02,274 >> Phyllis: Uh, okay. 416 00:19:02,341 --> 00:19:06,111 Well, you said that your father-in-law died years ago. 417 00:19:06,178 --> 00:19:09,548 >> Jack: Keemo e-mailed me that he would be taking his mother's 418 00:19:09,615 --> 00:19:10,849 maiden name -- Nguyen. 419 00:19:10,916 --> 00:19:14,653 You think it's possible he took his grandfather's given name, 420 00:19:14,720 --> 00:19:15,854 Hao? 421 00:19:15,921 --> 00:19:17,823 You think the Hao Nguyen we're talking about here is my son? 422 00:19:17,890 --> 00:19:20,192 >> Phyllis: Listen, don't jump to conclusions, okay? 423 00:19:20,259 --> 00:19:22,261 Don't do that. 424 00:19:22,327 --> 00:19:24,830 Okay, this obituary -- I got it. I got it. 425 00:19:24,897 --> 00:19:26,632 Thank you. 426 00:19:26,698 --> 00:19:27,666 It's so generic. 427 00:19:27,733 --> 00:19:29,501 I mean, it's a very common name. 428 00:19:29,568 --> 00:19:30,869 There are no survivors. 429 00:19:30,936 --> 00:19:33,539 >> Jack: Look at the date of birth. 430 00:19:33,605 --> 00:19:37,543 It's the same year Keemo was born. 431 00:19:37,609 --> 00:19:39,077 Oh, God. 432 00:19:39,144 --> 00:19:43,916 It says he died three weeks ago in Los Angeles. 433 00:19:43,982 --> 00:19:46,084 >> Phyllis: Yeah, that's where the texts are coming from. 434 00:19:46,151 --> 00:19:47,953 >> Jack: Why else would someone reach out to me? 435 00:19:48,020 --> 00:19:50,289 Why else would somebody let me go down that path unless -- 436 00:19:50,355 --> 00:19:53,892 >> Phyllis: It could just be a coincidence, Jack. 437 00:19:53,959 --> 00:19:56,061 >> Jack: Oh, God, I want to believe that. 438 00:19:56,128 --> 00:19:57,496 >> Phyllis: Listen. 439 00:19:57,563 --> 00:19:59,932 I'm gonna get all the information I can, and we're 440 00:19:59,998 --> 00:20:02,034 gonna find out one way or the other, okay? 441 00:20:02,100 --> 00:20:04,336 >> Jack: Okay. 442 00:20:08,640 --> 00:20:10,075 >> Devon: So, when did you make this decision? 443 00:20:10,142 --> 00:20:11,610 'Cause didn't you just become chief of surgery? 444 00:20:11,677 --> 00:20:13,712 >> Amanda: Yeah, doctor turned businessman? 445 00:20:13,779 --> 00:20:15,380 Are you sure you want to do this? 446 00:20:15,447 --> 00:20:17,649 >> Nate: Okay, let me explain. 447 00:20:17,716 --> 00:20:20,218 Being a surgeon was my passion. 448 00:20:20,285 --> 00:20:22,988 Being on the administrative side of things, not so much. 449 00:20:23,055 --> 00:20:26,558 Turns out dealing with all the bureaucracy is just not 450 00:20:26,625 --> 00:20:27,826 appealing. 451 00:20:27,893 --> 00:20:29,528 And, look, this is a good thing. 452 00:20:29,595 --> 00:20:32,731 You know, my life didn't turn out exactly the way I planned, 453 00:20:32,798 --> 00:20:35,267 but that's life, you know? 454 00:20:35,334 --> 00:20:38,670 And instead of just going along and accepting that this is as 455 00:20:38,737 --> 00:20:41,273 good as it gets for me, I'm making a change. 456 00:20:41,340 --> 00:20:44,076 >> Amanda: But the business world, corporate America? 457 00:20:44,142 --> 00:20:47,245 >> Devon: What prompted the whole thing? 458 00:20:47,312 --> 00:20:49,314 >> Nate: Ashland Locke. 459 00:21:00,058 --> 00:21:03,562 >> Nikki: How reliable do you think this doctor's word is? 460 00:21:03,629 --> 00:21:09,334 I mean, that Ashland would pay the man to alter his medical 461 00:21:09,401 --> 00:21:10,002 records? 462 00:21:10,068 --> 00:21:11,770 It just seems so far-fetched. 463 00:21:11,837 --> 00:21:14,006 >> Victor: Sweetheart, Michael Baldwin was a 464 00:21:14,072 --> 00:21:16,575 prosecutor, one of the sharpest legal minds around. 465 00:21:16,642 --> 00:21:18,143 He found the testimony credible. 466 00:21:18,210 --> 00:21:20,512 >> Nikki: Yeah, but, I mean, who knows? 467 00:21:20,579 --> 00:21:24,316 This guy doesn't even work there anymore probably. 468 00:21:24,383 --> 00:21:28,787 He could just be a disgruntled employee looking for money or 469 00:21:28,854 --> 00:21:30,255 attention or both. 470 00:21:30,322 --> 00:21:32,824 >> Victor: I have considered all of that, okay? 471 00:21:32,891 --> 00:21:37,929 Let me just say that Michael is continuing to investigate. 472 00:21:37,996 --> 00:21:41,933 >> Nikki: I still don't understand why Ashland would 473 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:43,769 lie about his recovery. 474 00:21:43,835 --> 00:21:47,239 To what end? 475 00:21:47,305 --> 00:21:50,208 >> Ashland: When we decided to merge our companies, I was -- 476 00:21:50,275 --> 00:21:53,578 I was fixated on cementing my legacy. 477 00:21:53,645 --> 00:21:56,748 My illness, the treatment I was undergoing made it impossible 478 00:21:56,815 --> 00:21:59,351 for me to make any significant contribution here. 479 00:21:59,418 --> 00:22:01,386 I couldn't be a real partner to you. 480 00:22:01,453 --> 00:22:03,855 >> Victoria: Well, I knew all that, and I encouraged you to 481 00:22:03,922 --> 00:22:06,224 leave it to me so that you could focus on getting better. 482 00:22:06,291 --> 00:22:08,627 >> Ashland: Yes, and I so much appreciated that, but now, 483 00:22:08,694 --> 00:22:10,829 because of the treatment, I feel so much stronger. 484 00:22:10,896 --> 00:22:13,532 See, I'm ready to immerse myself in everything we're 485 00:22:13,598 --> 00:22:14,599 accomplishing here. 486 00:22:14,666 --> 00:22:16,668 We are building something magnificent. 487 00:22:16,735 --> 00:22:18,904 We're building a powerhouse right now! 488 00:22:18,970 --> 00:22:20,205 >> Victoria: It's very exciting. 489 00:22:20,272 --> 00:22:21,440 >> Ashland: It's very exciting! 490 00:22:21,506 --> 00:22:22,741 Yes! 491 00:22:22,808 --> 00:22:26,144 And I've been trying to carve out for myself a place where I 492 00:22:26,211 --> 00:22:27,813 can make more a contribution. 493 00:22:27,879 --> 00:22:29,614 I think you've been aware of that. 494 00:22:29,681 --> 00:22:33,485 But -- But we've never really had a chance to discuss it in 495 00:22:33,552 --> 00:22:34,186 detail. 496 00:22:34,252 --> 00:22:37,556 This is all new for both of us. 497 00:22:37,622 --> 00:22:41,259 Both of us have been used to be being the heads of our own 498 00:22:41,326 --> 00:22:42,661 corporations, right? 499 00:22:42,728 --> 00:22:44,463 >> Victoria: Yes. You're right. 500 00:22:44,529 --> 00:22:45,931 The dynamic has changed. 501 00:22:45,997 --> 00:22:48,166 So, um, what are you saying? 502 00:22:48,233 --> 00:22:50,669 >> Ashland: I'm saying that I've been -- I've been running 503 00:22:50,736 --> 00:22:51,770 companies my entire life. 504 00:22:51,837 --> 00:22:52,904 It's second nature to me. 505 00:22:52,971 --> 00:22:54,139 It's an automatic reflex. 506 00:22:54,206 --> 00:22:58,944 But here -- here, because of my illness, all I could be is an 507 00:22:59,010 --> 00:23:02,347 advisor, an advisory role. 508 00:23:02,414 --> 00:23:06,184 That's why we set it up that way, with you as CEO and me as 509 00:23:06,251 --> 00:23:07,119 an advisor. 510 00:23:07,185 --> 00:23:09,454 >> Victoria: And now you're rethinking that? 511 00:23:09,521 --> 00:23:12,491 >> Ashland: Victoria, this was our dream. 512 00:23:12,557 --> 00:23:14,693 And here we are. 513 00:23:14,760 --> 00:23:16,194 We're in love. 514 00:23:16,261 --> 00:23:18,797 We have a close personal relationship with each other. 515 00:23:18,864 --> 00:23:23,502 And we are working side by side in a company that we created 516 00:23:23,568 --> 00:23:28,340 that bears both our names... 517 00:23:28,406 --> 00:23:29,274 as equals. 518 00:23:39,050 --> 00:23:40,519 >> Chance: Thank you for coming by so quickly. 519 00:23:40,585 --> 00:23:41,286 I really appreciate it. 520 00:23:41,353 --> 00:23:43,088 >> Sharon: Oh, yeah, of course. 521 00:23:43,155 --> 00:23:44,656 How's Dominic? 522 00:23:44,723 --> 00:23:46,691 >> Abby: His recovery is going well. 523 00:23:46,758 --> 00:23:49,895 He's exhausted, but the doctors are pleased with his progress. 524 00:23:49,961 --> 00:23:51,596 >> Sharon: Oh, you must be so relieved. 525 00:23:51,663 --> 00:23:53,932 I know how scary it is when you have a child that's sick. 526 00:23:53,999 --> 00:23:56,334 >> Chance: Yeah, well, uh, he needs me to be more of father 527 00:23:56,401 --> 00:23:57,536 than I have been lately. 528 00:23:57,602 --> 00:24:00,739 >> Abby: We just -- We really need your guidance on this and 529 00:24:00,806 --> 00:24:02,440 someone for Chance to talk to. 530 00:24:02,507 --> 00:24:04,943 And I understand why you think it should be someone else since 531 00:24:05,010 --> 00:24:06,444 you're so close to the situation. 532 00:24:06,511 --> 00:24:11,950 >> Sharon: Well, I made a list for you together, a nice list of 533 00:24:12,017 --> 00:24:13,451 very good therapists. 534 00:24:13,518 --> 00:24:16,888 Um, I think they'll be a good match, but I've put my first 535 00:24:16,955 --> 00:24:18,123 choices at the top. 536 00:24:18,190 --> 00:24:20,225 >> Chance: Okay. 537 00:24:24,296 --> 00:24:27,833 [ Sighs ] >> Victoria: What are you 538 00:24:27,899 --> 00:24:28,900 suggesting? 539 00:24:28,967 --> 00:24:31,670 >> Ashland: I'm suggesting that we change my title. 540 00:24:31,736 --> 00:24:36,041 Now, advisor made sense when we were first merging the 541 00:24:36,107 --> 00:24:37,209 companies. 542 00:24:37,275 --> 00:24:39,578 There was little hope then that I could do anything else. 543 00:24:39,644 --> 00:24:43,014 >> Victoria: Honestly, Ashland, does it really matter what your 544 00:24:43,081 --> 00:24:43,982 title is? 545 00:24:44,049 --> 00:24:46,751 We're both -- We're both running this company. 546 00:24:46,818 --> 00:24:49,788 >> Ashland: It will matter to other people, especially when I 547 00:24:49,855 --> 00:24:51,723 start taking on more responsibility. 548 00:24:51,790 --> 00:24:52,991 Don't you see that? 549 00:24:53,058 --> 00:24:55,961 That's why I was so upset on the phone before -- because that was 550 00:24:56,027 --> 00:24:57,195 the legal department. 551 00:24:57,262 --> 00:25:00,098 They were giving me a hard time about -- about making a small 552 00:25:00,165 --> 00:25:02,300 change on a relatively unimportant matter. 553 00:25:02,367 --> 00:25:03,869 >> Victoria: Well, who are you dealing with? 554 00:25:03,935 --> 00:25:05,670 I will call them, and I will explain the situation. 555 00:25:05,737 --> 00:25:06,504 >> Ashland: No, no, no. 556 00:25:06,571 --> 00:25:08,540 I really don't want you to do that. 557 00:25:08,607 --> 00:25:11,943 I need to be respected on my own right, in this building and out 558 00:25:12,010 --> 00:25:13,044 there in the world. 559 00:25:13,111 --> 00:25:16,882 And that's what a title does. 560 00:25:16,948 --> 00:25:20,685 It will also send a message that I'm not some sickly old man on 561 00:25:20,752 --> 00:25:21,586 his way out. 562 00:25:21,653 --> 00:25:22,821 >> Victoria: Oh, come on. 563 00:25:22,888 --> 00:25:26,858 I think you're making a big deal out of a very small issue. 564 00:25:26,925 --> 00:25:30,595 It's obvious that you're the strong, smart businessman that 565 00:25:30,662 --> 00:25:32,264 you've always been. 566 00:25:32,330 --> 00:25:34,032 >> Ashland: No. 567 00:25:34,099 --> 00:25:36,701 That reputation you just described -- I lost that because 568 00:25:36,768 --> 00:25:37,903 of the illness. 569 00:25:37,969 --> 00:25:42,040 I need to get that back if I'm gonna operate a full capacity. 570 00:25:42,107 --> 00:25:48,914 I am proposing that we change my title to co-CEO. 571 00:25:48,980 --> 00:25:52,450 Now, we can have a provision in there in case something goes 572 00:25:52,517 --> 00:25:56,121 wrong, if my conditions changes and I need to step back or, God 573 00:25:56,187 --> 00:25:57,689 forbid, step out entirely. 574 00:25:57,756 --> 00:26:02,327 But this makes sense. 575 00:26:02,394 --> 00:26:04,529 What do you think? 576 00:26:04,596 --> 00:26:06,298 Do you have a problem with sharing the work? 577 00:26:06,364 --> 00:26:08,066 Do you have a problem with sharing the title? 578 00:26:08,133 --> 00:26:09,367 >> Victoria: No. 579 00:26:09,434 --> 00:26:11,202 I'm not thinking of either of those things. 580 00:26:11,269 --> 00:26:13,238 >> Ashland: Then I can tell that you're hesitant. 581 00:26:13,305 --> 00:26:14,439 What -- What is it? 582 00:26:14,506 --> 00:26:16,574 >> Victoria: I'm really, really worried that it might worsen 583 00:26:16,641 --> 00:26:20,412 your condition. 584 00:26:20,478 --> 00:26:23,214 >> Victor: Why would Ashland Locke lie about his 585 00:26:23,281 --> 00:26:24,916 recovery? 586 00:26:24,983 --> 00:26:28,520 My gut tells me it's about much more than wanting to protect our 587 00:26:28,586 --> 00:26:29,788 daughter. 588 00:26:29,854 --> 00:26:33,091 >> Nikki: Victor you don't even know if you can believe the man 589 00:26:33,158 --> 00:26:34,292 on this video. 590 00:26:34,359 --> 00:26:37,295 Now, I'm not gonna have you alienating Victoria by stirring 591 00:26:37,362 --> 00:26:40,398 up trouble in her marriage, especially when we don't even 592 00:26:40,465 --> 00:26:41,633 know if this is true. 593 00:26:41,700 --> 00:26:44,636 >> Victor: Sweetheart, don't you worry. 594 00:26:44,703 --> 00:26:47,605 I'm gonna handle all this with extreme caution for Victoria's 595 00:26:47,672 --> 00:26:50,408 sake, alright? 596 00:26:50,475 --> 00:26:51,309 >> Adam: Hello, Nikki. 597 00:26:51,376 --> 00:26:52,143 >> Victor: Hey, son. 598 00:26:52,210 --> 00:26:54,412 >> Adam: Dad. 599 00:26:54,479 --> 00:26:56,348 Hope I'm not interrupting anything. 600 00:26:56,414 --> 00:26:59,517 But I wanted to let you know that I've done a lot of thinking 601 00:26:59,584 --> 00:27:00,652 since we last spoke. 602 00:27:00,719 --> 00:27:02,988 >> Victor: So have I, son. 603 00:27:13,465 --> 00:27:14,065 >> Jack: Wait, wait, wait. 604 00:27:14,132 --> 00:27:14,899 Stop there. 605 00:27:14,966 --> 00:27:19,004 Go back. 606 00:27:19,070 --> 00:27:22,340 It's a memorial website. 607 00:27:22,407 --> 00:27:26,544 It's Keemo's photo. 608 00:27:26,611 --> 00:27:29,981 Oh, dear God, my son is dead. 609 00:27:30,048 --> 00:27:34,019 [ Breathing heavily ] 610 00:27:36,488 --> 00:27:37,622 >> Sharon: I know the idea of 611 00:27:37,689 --> 00:27:40,992 talking to someone about these very personal things can feel 612 00:27:41,059 --> 00:27:42,227 daunting. 613 00:27:42,293 --> 00:27:45,030 >> Chance: I guess I just don't know what I'd say, what there 614 00:27:45,096 --> 00:27:46,831 even is to say. 615 00:27:46,898 --> 00:27:49,501 I, um... 616 00:27:49,567 --> 00:27:53,638 I just don't think I have it in me, you know, whatever it is a 617 00:27:53,705 --> 00:27:55,607 parent's supposed to feel. 618 00:27:55,673 --> 00:27:57,108 Abby's got it. Devon has it. 619 00:27:57,175 --> 00:27:59,544 And I just don't think I do. 620 00:27:59,611 --> 00:28:03,048 >> Sharon: Listen, Chance, I admire you for wanting to be a 621 00:28:03,114 --> 00:28:06,184 better father and a better husband. 622 00:28:06,251 --> 00:28:10,889 Trust me when I say these things can and will happen. 623 00:28:10,955 --> 00:28:13,758 First and foremost, you have to do this for yourself, and you've 624 00:28:13,825 --> 00:28:15,226 taken the first step. 625 00:28:15,293 --> 00:28:18,763 You know, wanting to get help -- that's a sign of strength. 626 00:28:18,830 --> 00:28:20,698 Don't ever forget that. 627 00:28:20,765 --> 00:28:22,767 >> Abby: Well, thank you for those words. 628 00:28:22,834 --> 00:28:24,602 I think we both really needed to hear them. 629 00:28:24,669 --> 00:28:25,937 >> Sharon: Sure. 630 00:28:26,004 --> 00:28:27,939 Um, anytime you need anything, just call me. 631 00:28:28,006 --> 00:28:28,807 I'm happy to help. 632 00:28:28,873 --> 00:28:29,908 Good luck with the list. 633 00:28:29,974 --> 00:28:30,975 >> Chance: Thank you. 634 00:28:38,750 --> 00:28:40,552 >> Abby: Thank you so much. 635 00:28:40,618 --> 00:28:41,719 I'm so grateful for your help. 636 00:28:41,786 --> 00:28:43,154 >> Sharon: Let me know how it goes. 637 00:28:43,221 --> 00:28:45,290 >> Abby: Yeah. 638 00:28:50,261 --> 00:28:51,062 >> Chance: Hi. 639 00:28:51,129 --> 00:28:52,664 Uh, this is Chance Chancellor. 640 00:28:52,730 --> 00:28:56,868 I was, um, referred to you by Sharon Rosales. 641 00:28:56,935 --> 00:29:00,438 Yes, I was hoping I could make an appointment with you. 642 00:29:00,505 --> 00:29:03,575 As soon as possible. 643 00:29:03,641 --> 00:29:05,376 Yeah, that's, uh -- that's great. 644 00:29:05,443 --> 00:29:06,511 That's perfect. 645 00:29:06,578 --> 00:29:07,812 Thank you. 646 00:29:07,879 --> 00:29:10,081 Look forward to it. 647 00:29:17,889 --> 00:29:19,591 >> Nate: Ashland and I just kind of hit it off. 648 00:29:19,657 --> 00:29:22,494 It all started with me helping him through a bad moment with 649 00:29:22,560 --> 00:29:24,362 his illness and took off from there. 650 00:29:24,429 --> 00:29:25,930 >> Amanda: Literally. 651 00:29:25,997 --> 00:29:30,235 I mean, the man did fly you and Elena on his private jet to 652 00:29:30,301 --> 00:29:32,070 Tuscany for his wedding. 653 00:29:32,137 --> 00:29:34,105 >> Elena: Who wouldn't hit it off with a guy like that, right? 654 00:29:34,172 --> 00:29:36,074 >> Nate: [ Laughs ] Very funny. 655 00:29:36,141 --> 00:29:39,644 Listen, I know we are the unlikeliest of friends. 656 00:29:39,711 --> 00:29:43,781 We definitely have completely different perspectives and life 657 00:29:43,848 --> 00:29:44,616 experiences. 658 00:29:44,682 --> 00:29:45,850 >> Devon: Yeah, you think? 659 00:29:45,917 --> 00:29:49,187 >> Nate: I kind of have joked about the insufferable aspects 660 00:29:49,254 --> 00:29:50,288 of my new job. 661 00:29:50,355 --> 00:29:52,123 Ashland took it seriously. 662 00:29:52,190 --> 00:29:56,127 He sensed my dissatisfaction ran deep, so when he offered me the 663 00:29:56,194 --> 00:29:59,697 job, I thought he was joking, so I just dismissed it. 664 00:29:59,764 --> 00:30:01,432 But he never gave up. 665 00:30:01,499 --> 00:30:04,769 And he finally convinced me that, uh, making this move could 666 00:30:04,836 --> 00:30:06,604 be an exciting new challenge. 667 00:30:06,671 --> 00:30:08,907 >> Elena: And I think so, too. 668 00:30:08,973 --> 00:30:13,378 I'm really happy for Nate, and I support him 100%. 669 00:30:13,444 --> 00:30:14,579 >> Devon: Yeah, I do, too, man. 670 00:30:14,646 --> 00:30:16,648 I'm just surprised that you didn't want to come and work at 671 00:30:16,714 --> 00:30:18,750 Hamilton-Winters since Neil already put on you the board. 672 00:30:18,816 --> 00:30:20,752 You could be a part of the family business. 673 00:30:20,818 --> 00:30:22,387 >> Elena: Geez, Nate. 674 00:30:22,453 --> 00:30:25,790 For someone with no experience in business, you sure are awash 675 00:30:25,857 --> 00:30:27,025 in offers. 676 00:30:27,091 --> 00:30:29,961 >> Nate: Lily also offered me the opportunity to work with her 677 00:30:30,028 --> 00:30:31,429 at Chancellor Industries. 678 00:30:31,496 --> 00:30:32,463 >> Devon: Is that right? 679 00:30:32,530 --> 00:30:34,065 Well, you're just the man of the hour, aren't you? 680 00:30:34,132 --> 00:30:37,969 >> Nate: [ Laughs ] Listen, Devon, I appreciate the 681 00:30:38,036 --> 00:30:43,541 offer, but, um, Ashland got this ball rolling, so I feel like 682 00:30:43,608 --> 00:30:48,046 working with him is the best move for me. 683 00:30:48,112 --> 00:30:49,847 >> Victoria: [ Sighs ] But I want you to understand something 684 00:30:49,914 --> 00:30:51,082 right now. 685 00:30:51,149 --> 00:30:56,054 This isn't coming from anywhere other than my pure concern for 686 00:30:56,120 --> 00:30:58,056 your health. 687 00:30:58,122 --> 00:31:01,125 I mean, I have been going through all of this with you, 688 00:31:01,192 --> 00:31:02,393 and I've seen you. 689 00:31:02,460 --> 00:31:05,863 I've seen you trying to present this strong front to the world. 690 00:31:05,930 --> 00:31:10,468 And I've seen the toll that the chemo's taken on you, and... 691 00:31:10,535 --> 00:31:13,004 I just don't want you to push yourself too hard, that's all. 692 00:31:13,071 --> 00:31:20,144 Why would we risk undoing all of the progress that we've made? 693 00:31:20,211 --> 00:31:25,383 >> Ashland: Yeah. 694 00:31:25,450 --> 00:31:32,924 I know this has been hard on you, the fear, the worry. 695 00:31:32,991 --> 00:31:37,595 But I need you to understand something. 696 00:31:37,662 --> 00:31:43,568 Although I'm optimistic about my condition... 697 00:31:43,635 --> 00:31:46,371 I know the reality. 698 00:31:46,437 --> 00:31:51,276 I don't believe for one second I've been magically cured. 699 00:31:51,342 --> 00:31:55,947 But I feel better now than I have in a very long time. 700 00:31:56,014 --> 00:32:01,552 And I want to live what's left of my life -- of our life -- 701 00:32:01,619 --> 00:32:02,720 to the fullest extent. 702 00:32:02,787 --> 00:32:05,290 >> Victoria: But I want you to stay healthy. 703 00:32:05,356 --> 00:32:06,724 Can you not understand that? 704 00:32:06,791 --> 00:32:09,661 >> Ashland: I think it's the work that's making me feel 705 00:32:09,727 --> 00:32:11,863 better. 706 00:32:11,929 --> 00:32:15,800 When I have purpose, I feel more like myself. 707 00:32:15,867 --> 00:32:18,903 I feel stronger. 708 00:32:18,970 --> 00:32:21,005 I feel in control. 709 00:32:26,210 --> 00:32:29,147 I feel like there's something else here, though. 710 00:32:29,213 --> 00:32:31,416 There's some other thing that you're hesitant about. 711 00:32:31,482 --> 00:32:32,650 What is it? 712 00:32:32,717 --> 00:32:35,687 >> Victoria: Well, I guess you're right. 713 00:32:35,753 --> 00:32:38,289 I mean, since you're being honest, I need to be honest, 714 00:32:38,356 --> 00:32:40,958 too. 715 00:32:41,025 --> 00:32:44,062 This is about my title. 716 00:32:44,128 --> 00:32:45,396 I'm sorry. 717 00:32:45,463 --> 00:32:48,599 I guess it's because my father put it in my head that I need to 718 00:32:48,666 --> 00:32:52,770 be on my guard because you're getting better and stronger, 719 00:32:52,837 --> 00:32:56,541 as if you might be some kind of threat to me or the company. 720 00:32:56,607 --> 00:33:00,478 [ Sighs ] >> Ashland: He's wrong about 721 00:33:00,545 --> 00:33:01,579 that. 722 00:33:01,646 --> 00:33:04,682 >> Victoria: I know that, and I'm not going to pay any 723 00:33:04,749 --> 00:33:09,454 attention to what my father has to say about that. 724 00:33:09,520 --> 00:33:13,257 [ Sighs ] I do want to be partners with you, in every way 725 00:33:13,324 --> 00:33:14,325 possible. 726 00:33:14,392 --> 00:33:16,427 I do. 727 00:33:16,494 --> 00:33:18,563 So...let's do this. 728 00:33:18,629 --> 00:33:20,064 Let's make it official. 729 00:33:20,131 --> 00:33:23,267 I am gonna have the contracts drawn up right away. 730 00:33:23,334 --> 00:33:24,335 Okay? 731 00:33:24,402 --> 00:33:27,271 >> Ashland: Okay. 732 00:33:27,338 --> 00:33:28,940 >> Victoria: But don't get me wrong. 733 00:33:29,006 --> 00:33:32,110 I am still very concerned about your health. 734 00:33:32,176 --> 00:33:34,812 But I'm sorry I hesitated. 735 00:33:34,879 --> 00:33:36,481 I love you. 736 00:33:36,547 --> 00:33:40,118 >> Ashland: I love you. 737 00:33:40,184 --> 00:33:44,555 And this is going to be the beginning of something very 738 00:33:44,622 --> 00:33:46,257 exciting. 739 00:33:46,324 --> 00:33:48,493 >> Victoria: Yes. 740 00:33:56,868 --> 00:34:02,673 >> Adam: I'm here to apologize, Dad. 741 00:34:02,740 --> 00:34:06,110 I was thinking about what you said earlier. 742 00:34:06,177 --> 00:34:08,880 And you were right. 743 00:34:08,946 --> 00:34:11,182 It was hubris talking. 744 00:34:11,249 --> 00:34:17,021 I wasn't thinking about family or company, loyalty. 745 00:34:17,088 --> 00:34:21,793 I was thinking about myself and trying to make a point 746 00:34:21,859 --> 00:34:25,229 and being right. 747 00:34:25,296 --> 00:34:27,999 You've given me a great opportunity, and I'm gonna make 748 00:34:28,065 --> 00:34:29,567 the most of it. 749 00:34:29,634 --> 00:34:33,738 So I've decided to stay on at Newman Media. 750 00:34:33,805 --> 00:34:37,909 >> Victor: Glad to hear that. 751 00:34:37,975 --> 00:34:39,944 Have you spoken to Victoria lately? 752 00:34:40,011 --> 00:34:45,049 >> Adam: No, I haven't seen or spoke to her today. 753 00:34:45,116 --> 00:34:46,317 Why? 754 00:34:46,384 --> 00:34:48,352 Don't tell me that you tried to pressure her to smooth the 755 00:34:48,419 --> 00:34:50,455 waters over with me. 756 00:34:50,521 --> 00:34:54,325 >> Victor: Son... 757 00:34:54,392 --> 00:34:57,862 all I want... 758 00:34:57,929 --> 00:35:01,499 is to protect my family... 759 00:35:01,566 --> 00:35:04,969 bring us all together. 760 00:35:05,036 --> 00:35:08,239 >> Adam: Just so you know, I'm not gonna spy on Ashland for 761 00:35:08,306 --> 00:35:09,106 you. 762 00:35:09,173 --> 00:35:13,511 >> Victor: You no longer need to do that. 763 00:35:13,578 --> 00:35:18,483 Let me just say that things are going on at Newman/Locke that 764 00:35:18,549 --> 00:35:21,752 I'm observing very closely. 765 00:35:21,819 --> 00:35:25,389 >> Adam: I assume this refers to what you mentioned earlier about 766 00:35:25,456 --> 00:35:27,492 Ashland? 767 00:35:27,558 --> 00:35:31,128 Is there something going on with him? 768 00:35:31,195 --> 00:35:39,070 >> Victor: I've even more reason to believe that I am right. 769 00:35:39,136 --> 00:35:42,974 But the most important thing is that I can count on you. 770 00:35:43,040 --> 00:35:46,377 >> Adam: Absolutely. 771 00:35:46,444 --> 00:35:50,181 >> Victor: Because, son... 772 00:35:50,248 --> 00:35:53,885 all hell is about to break loose. 773 00:36:09,100 --> 00:36:11,502 ♪♪ 774 00:36:11,569 --> 00:36:14,505 -- Captions by VITAC -- www.vitac.com 775 00:36:14,572 --> 00:36:17,508 Captioning Provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 776 00:36:17,575 --> 00:36:24,248 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 777 00:36:24,315 --> 00:36:25,483 ♪♪ >> Join us again for 778 00:36:25,550 --> 00:36:26,751 "The Young and the Restless."