1 00:00:05,038 --> 00:00:07,774 >> Nick: I don't want Victoria to get hurt anymore than you do, 2 00:00:07,841 --> 00:00:10,443 but what Ashland has done is unforgivable and he must be 3 00:00:10,510 --> 00:00:14,214 dealt with now. >> Adam: I agree with you. 4 00:00:14,280 --> 00:00:17,384 But I also agree with Dad that we cannot afford to make any 5 00:00:17,450 --> 00:00:19,719 wrong moves or do anything reckless. 6 00:00:19,786 --> 00:00:25,592 We have to handle this smart. >> Victor: Boys...I've got this. 7 00:00:25,658 --> 00:00:28,928 Leave it to me. >> Nick: If you think you can 8 00:00:28,995 --> 00:00:31,197 take care of Ashland discreetly, you are kidding yourself. 9 00:00:31,264 --> 00:00:33,833 There is no way to handle it without it blowing up in 10 00:00:33,900 --> 00:00:36,136 Victoria's face. >> Victor: I will minimize 11 00:00:36,202 --> 00:00:37,771 damage to her as much as possible. 12 00:00:37,837 --> 00:00:38,872 >> Nick: How are you gonna do that? 13 00:00:38,938 --> 00:00:41,141 >> Victor: By dealing with that bastard one-on-one. 14 00:00:41,207 --> 00:00:42,842 >> Nick: If you're not gonna tell us what's going on, why are 15 00:00:42,909 --> 00:00:45,211 we here? >> Victor: You know exactly what 16 00:00:45,278 --> 00:00:49,783 that man has done to Victoria, your sister. 17 00:00:49,849 --> 00:00:53,086 Who knows what else he has up his sleeve? 18 00:00:53,153 --> 00:00:57,157 >> Nikki: I thought you were 19 00:00:57,223 --> 00:00:59,426 going to go meet with your father. 20 00:00:59,492 --> 00:01:02,028 >> Victoria: Well, I don't have to go right this instant, do I? 21 00:01:02,095 --> 00:01:06,633 >> Nikki: Installing Ashland as your co-CEO is a big deal. 22 00:01:06,699 --> 00:01:09,169 Even if you think it's the right thing to do, Victor needs to 23 00:01:09,235 --> 00:01:11,838 know about it as soon as possible. 24 00:01:11,905 --> 00:01:14,808 [ Knock on door ] >> Ashland: Hey, darling, I was 25 00:01:14,874 --> 00:01:16,276 wondering if I could get your opinion -- 26 00:01:16,342 --> 00:01:18,611 Oh. >> Nikki: Hello, Ashland. 27 00:01:18,678 --> 00:01:22,449 >> Ashland: Hello, Nikki. Everything okay? 28 00:01:22,515 --> 00:01:25,151 >> Nikki: Yeah, yeah, I'm just having a conversation with my 29 00:01:25,218 --> 00:01:26,953 daughter. >> Ashland: Oh, I'm 30 00:01:27,020 --> 00:01:27,987 interrupting. I'm sorry. 31 00:01:28,054 --> 00:01:29,656 >> Victoria: No, you're not interrupting at all. 32 00:01:29,722 --> 00:01:31,758 No. I don't keep things from my 33 00:01:31,825 --> 00:01:35,295 husband, Mother. We're partners in every way. 34 00:01:35,361 --> 00:01:37,931 Apparently, my mom's concerned about how my dad is gonna take 35 00:01:37,997 --> 00:01:41,534 the news of your new title. >> Ashland: Ah. 36 00:01:41,601 --> 00:01:43,803 I'm hoping he will be supportive. 37 00:01:43,870 --> 00:01:48,274 >> Nikki: I'm sure that you are. >> Ashland: But you have your 38 00:01:48,341 --> 00:01:50,777 doubts. >> Nikki: It's a big change. 39 00:01:50,844 --> 00:01:54,414 This company will always be Victor's legacy, and it means a 40 00:01:54,481 --> 00:01:58,551 great deal to him that it's being run by his eldest child. 41 00:01:58,618 --> 00:02:00,320 >> Ashland: And it still will be. 42 00:02:00,386 --> 00:02:04,791 Changing my title will in no way diminish Victoria's position. 43 00:02:04,858 --> 00:02:06,292 >> Victoria: I don't need his permission. 44 00:02:06,359 --> 00:02:09,896 Telling him is just -- it's a courtesy, it's a formality. 45 00:02:09,963 --> 00:02:12,065 But Mom's right, we should probably just get it over with. 46 00:02:12,131 --> 00:02:15,034 >> Ashland: I agree. We should tell Victor as soon as 47 00:02:15,101 --> 00:02:17,971 possible, but -- but unfortunately, we have a meeting 48 00:02:18,037 --> 00:02:20,940 in just a few minutes with the marketing staff, so... 49 00:02:21,007 --> 00:02:22,609 >> Victoria: Oh, that's right. I forgot. 50 00:02:22,675 --> 00:02:24,744 >> Nikki: I can cover the marketing meeting. 51 00:02:24,811 --> 00:02:27,647 >> Victoria: Oh, thank you, Mom. You know what? 52 00:02:27,714 --> 00:02:29,849 I would feel better once we deliver the news. 53 00:02:29,916 --> 00:02:32,952 >> Ashland: Fantastic. Oh, and since Nikki is taking 54 00:02:33,019 --> 00:02:35,855 over the meeting, that frees up my time so we can go meet with 55 00:02:35,922 --> 00:02:39,959 Victor together. And together, we can present a 56 00:02:40,026 --> 00:02:46,900 truly united front. 57 00:02:46,966 --> 00:03:01,848 ♪♪ ♪♪ 58 00:03:01,915 --> 00:03:02,282 ♪♪ ♪♪ 59 00:03:02,348 --> 00:03:17,230 ♪♪ ♪♪ 60 00:03:17,297 --> 00:03:17,897 ♪♪ ♪♪ 61 00:03:17,964 --> 00:03:22,268 >> Sharon: Would you like 62 00:03:22,335 --> 00:03:25,104 another croissant? >> Rey: No, thank you. 63 00:03:25,171 --> 00:03:28,575 I have to stay in decent shape if I plan to hold on to my 64 00:03:28,641 --> 00:03:32,412 gorgeous wife. >> Sharon: Well, you look damn 65 00:03:32,478 --> 00:03:34,647 good from here. >> Rey: [ Laughs ] 66 00:03:34,714 --> 00:03:36,716 >> Sharon: Well, let me know if you want anything else, 'cause I 67 00:03:36,783 --> 00:03:38,418 want to take care of my handsome husband. 68 00:03:38,484 --> 00:03:42,655 >> Rey: Mm. You looking for someone? 69 00:03:42,722 --> 00:03:44,591 >> Sharon: What? No. Who would I be looking for? 70 00:03:44,657 --> 00:03:47,594 >> Rey: Mariah and Tessa. You're just dying for them to 71 00:03:47,660 --> 00:03:50,029 come downstairs so you can pounce them with those bridal 72 00:03:50,096 --> 00:03:52,298 magazines. >> Sharon: What, these? 73 00:03:52,365 --> 00:03:53,833 >> Rey: Uh-huh. >> Sharon: Who put them there? 74 00:03:53,900 --> 00:03:58,037 >> Rey: Yeah. >> Sharon: I think "pounce" is a 75 00:03:58,104 --> 00:03:59,772 strong word. >> Rey: Mm. 76 00:03:59,839 --> 00:04:04,143 Accost? Barrage? >> Sharon: Look, it's getting 77 00:04:04,210 --> 00:04:06,579 closer and closer to their wedding date, and a lot of big 78 00:04:06,646 --> 00:04:09,115 decisions still need to be made. If they don't make up their 79 00:04:09,182 --> 00:04:11,551 minds soon about the ceremony and the reception and all the 80 00:04:11,618 --> 00:04:15,355 little details that go into it, I'm worried this wedding might 81 00:04:15,421 --> 00:04:19,492 not happen. >> Mariah: What? 82 00:04:19,559 --> 00:04:23,463 How did you figure out what was wrong? 83 00:04:23,529 --> 00:04:28,968 It already happened? Uh...okay, is there anything 84 00:04:29,035 --> 00:04:34,107 I can do? Should I -- Should I come over? 85 00:04:34,173 --> 00:04:36,876 Yeah. No, no, I understand. 86 00:04:36,943 --> 00:04:41,447 It's okay. Um... I'll talk to you later. 87 00:04:41,514 --> 00:04:47,520 Yeah, alright, bye. >> Tessa: What's wrong? 88 00:04:47,587 --> 00:04:52,125 >> Mariah: Apparently nothing, not now. 89 00:04:52,191 --> 00:04:55,395 But Dominic had to get a bone marrow transfusion. 90 00:04:55,461 --> 00:04:57,730 >> Tessa: Oh, my God. Do you know -- Do you know 91 00:04:57,797 --> 00:05:00,733 what's wrong with him? >> Mariah: He had some sort of 92 00:05:00,800 --> 00:05:03,536 blood disease. >> Tessa: Is he gonna be okay? 93 00:05:03,603 --> 00:05:08,574 >> Mariah: Yeah, he's doing great, and they think he's gonna 94 00:05:08,641 --> 00:05:11,711 make a full recovery. >> Tessa: Oh, well, that's a 95 00:05:11,778 --> 00:05:15,348 relief. >> Mariah: Yeah, the doctors 96 00:05:15,415 --> 00:05:20,953 tested Abby and Devon, and Devon was a perfect match. 97 00:05:21,020 --> 00:05:23,790 >> Tessa: Wow. So first he takes on an expanded 98 00:05:23,856 --> 00:05:28,027 role in the little boy's life, and now he's helping him heal. 99 00:05:28,094 --> 00:05:30,930 I mean, I know it's just a matter of biology, but seems 100 00:05:30,997 --> 00:05:34,701 like a sign to me. >> Mariah: I am really happy 101 00:05:34,767 --> 00:05:39,972 that he could be there for him. >> Tessa: Um, you don't sound 102 00:05:40,039 --> 00:05:44,277 too happy about that. >> Mariah: No, I -- Of course 103 00:05:44,343 --> 00:05:47,780 I'm -- I'm thrilled that Dominic is gonna be okay. 104 00:05:47,847 --> 00:05:52,485 But I just can't understand why they wouldn't tell me what was 105 00:05:52,552 --> 00:05:55,688 going on. I know that I've taken a step 106 00:05:55,755 --> 00:05:58,424 back, but I'm still his godmother. 107 00:05:58,491 --> 00:06:01,794 Why wouldn't they tell me about something so important? 108 00:06:01,861 --> 00:06:03,996 >> Nick: Alright, as much as I want to hurt this guy, I agree 109 00:06:04,063 --> 00:06:05,565 with you. We got to be smart about how we 110 00:06:05,631 --> 00:06:08,134 retaliate. So what's the plan, Dad? 111 00:06:08,201 --> 00:06:10,503 I want to know what it is and what's involved. 112 00:06:10,570 --> 00:06:14,440 [ Cellphone rings ] >> Victor: It's Victoria. 113 00:06:14,507 --> 00:06:17,210 >> Nick: What are you gonna say to her? 114 00:06:17,276 --> 00:06:19,278 >> Victor: Hi, sweetheart, I'm so glad you called. 115 00:06:31,057 --> 00:06:32,125 >> Rey: Don't you worry, Mariah and Tessa's wedding's gonna come 116 00:06:32,191 --> 00:06:34,193 together because it's meant to be. 117 00:06:34,260 --> 00:06:37,296 Everything's gonna come together -- all the little 118 00:06:37,363 --> 00:06:39,665 details. And don't forget, there's always 119 00:06:39,732 --> 00:06:43,136 a little magic involved with these things, huh? 120 00:06:43,202 --> 00:06:45,705 >> Sharon: You know, you're right. 121 00:06:45,772 --> 00:06:49,175 I'm trying not to be that person who checks in every second, but 122 00:06:49,242 --> 00:06:51,477 I just -- I want to help them if I can. 123 00:06:51,544 --> 00:06:54,280 >> Rey: I know, I know, and I'm sure Mariah knows, too. 124 00:06:54,347 --> 00:06:56,516 >> Sharon: Yeah, she does, and I know that she will come to me 125 00:06:56,582 --> 00:06:58,451 and ask for help if she wants it, and I'm definitely 126 00:06:58,518 --> 00:07:00,853 respecting that. >> Rey: Oh. 127 00:07:00,920 --> 00:07:02,789 You know, I love that you're so psyched about planning your 128 00:07:02,855 --> 00:07:05,858 daughter's wedding. But I also love that you 129 00:07:05,925 --> 00:07:09,328 understand that Mariah and Tessa need to choose whatever kind of 130 00:07:09,395 --> 00:07:13,132 wedding feels right to them, not the rest of the world, no matter 131 00:07:13,199 --> 00:07:20,306 how quirky or off-beat or deep underwater it may seem. 132 00:07:20,373 --> 00:07:24,877 >> Mariah: I just can't help but being bothered by Abby and Devon 133 00:07:24,944 --> 00:07:28,481 choosing not to tell me about Dominic's illness until after 134 00:07:28,548 --> 00:07:31,317 the fact. >> Tessa: I assume that they 135 00:07:31,384 --> 00:07:35,922 have an explanation for that. >> Mariah: Yeah, I mean, Abby 136 00:07:35,988 --> 00:07:38,457 said that she didn't even tell the family, 'cause she didn't 137 00:07:38,524 --> 00:07:40,726 want to worry people unnecessarily. 138 00:07:40,793 --> 00:07:44,530 >> Tessa: I can understand that. And everything turned out okay. 139 00:07:44,597 --> 00:07:46,332 That's the most important part, right? 140 00:07:46,399 --> 00:07:49,502 >> Mariah: Of course. I'm ecstatic that Dominic is 141 00:07:49,569 --> 00:07:54,040 alright. And it's true, I mean, I 142 00:07:54,106 --> 00:07:59,545 would've freaked out and been worried senseless, so I guess 143 00:07:59,612 --> 00:08:03,216 they spared me that. >> Tessa: Hey, of course. 144 00:08:03,282 --> 00:08:06,986 But we're gonna go visit him the second that we can. 145 00:08:07,053 --> 00:08:10,056 And I'm sure one big healthy, happy smile from him will cheer 146 00:08:10,122 --> 00:08:13,593 us both up. >> Mariah: You're right. 147 00:08:13,659 --> 00:08:15,728 I can't wait to see that grin. [ Chuckles ] 148 00:08:15,795 --> 00:08:19,031 >> Tessa: Oh, me too. I do have something that might 149 00:08:19,098 --> 00:08:21,567 take your mind off the little guy. 150 00:08:21,634 --> 00:08:25,004 I really took Noah's suggestion to heart during our last 151 00:08:25,071 --> 00:08:28,708 brain-storming session about the wedding, and I think that we 152 00:08:28,774 --> 00:08:32,311 should try and combine our top three ideas and make our own 153 00:08:32,378 --> 00:08:37,984 hybrid version of our perfect wedding day. 154 00:08:38,050 --> 00:08:40,519 >> Victoria: Hi, Dad. I'm calling because there's 155 00:08:40,586 --> 00:08:42,421 something that Ashland and I need to speak with you about as 156 00:08:42,488 --> 00:08:44,991 soon as possible. >> Victor: Well, now, as luck 157 00:08:45,057 --> 00:08:47,894 would have it, my darling, I'm at Newman Media in Adam's 158 00:08:47,960 --> 00:08:49,662 office. Why don't you come over? 159 00:08:49,729 --> 00:08:51,230 >> Victoria: I'll see you in a few minutes. 160 00:08:51,297 --> 00:08:56,969 >> Victor: Okay. >> Adam: What's your next move? 161 00:08:57,036 --> 00:08:59,872 Since apparently this is happening right here and now. 162 00:08:59,939 --> 00:09:07,647 >> Nick: You know what, Dad? 163 00:09:07,713 --> 00:09:14,787 Just call me when you need me. 164 00:09:14,854 --> 00:09:16,455 >> Victoria: Dad's in Adam's office, and he can see us now. 165 00:09:16,522 --> 00:09:19,592 >> Ashland: Fantastic. Let's go meet with Victor. 166 00:09:19,659 --> 00:09:21,961 [ Cellphone chimes ] Oh. 167 00:09:22,028 --> 00:09:30,236 Hang on. 168 00:09:30,303 --> 00:09:32,972 Uh... >> Nikki: Something wrong? 169 00:09:33,039 --> 00:09:38,577 >> Victor: So there isn't much 170 00:09:38,644 --> 00:09:45,284 time left, son. Nicholas is gone. 171 00:09:45,351 --> 00:09:46,352 Would you support me? 172 00:09:54,293 --> 00:09:56,329 >> Ashland: No, no, nothing's wrong at all, Nikki. 173 00:09:56,395 --> 00:09:58,264 It was -- It's a small personnel issue. 174 00:09:58,331 --> 00:10:01,100 It doesn't at all rise to the level of -- of what we're about 175 00:10:01,167 --> 00:10:02,601 to do, so... >> Nikki: Ah. 176 00:10:02,668 --> 00:10:05,471 I must have misread the expression on your face when you 177 00:10:05,538 --> 00:10:08,441 read that text. >> Ashland: Really? 178 00:10:08,507 --> 00:10:12,011 Oh, it was just a -- it was a former Locke Communications 179 00:10:12,078 --> 00:10:15,748 Group executive that we had to let go because of the merger. 180 00:10:15,815 --> 00:10:18,884 He wants to have, you know, "a call," and, uh... 181 00:10:18,951 --> 00:10:22,355 Well, you know, now that I think about it, he probably deserves 182 00:10:22,421 --> 00:10:24,190 one. Why don't you go on ahead, and 183 00:10:24,256 --> 00:10:26,225 I'll catch up with you? >> Victoria: Sure, I'll see you 184 00:10:26,292 --> 00:10:28,427 soon. >> Ashland: Okay. 185 00:10:28,494 --> 00:10:37,436 >> Rey: You know, as much as I'm 186 00:10:37,503 --> 00:10:41,207 looking forward to Mariah and Tessa's big day, however crazy 187 00:10:41,273 --> 00:10:46,479 it may be, nothing will surpass the day we got married. 188 00:10:46,545 --> 00:10:48,714 >> Sharon: Aww, our wedding was amazing. 189 00:10:48,781 --> 00:10:50,616 >> Rey: Mm-hmm. >> Sharon: And you're right, it 190 00:10:50,683 --> 00:10:51,984 came together with a little bit of magic. 191 00:10:52,051 --> 00:10:55,321 >> Rey: Yeah. You know what I remember most? 192 00:10:55,388 --> 00:10:59,658 Staring into those big, beautiful blue eyes. 193 00:10:59,725 --> 00:11:02,595 >> Sharon: You know, everything kind of faded away during the 194 00:11:02,661 --> 00:11:04,463 ceremony, but the reception was fun. 195 00:11:04,530 --> 00:11:06,966 >> Rey: It's true. There were some great toasts. 196 00:11:07,033 --> 00:11:08,701 We're gonna have to reciprocate for Mariah's. 197 00:11:08,768 --> 00:11:12,838 >> Sharon: Yes. >> Rey: And we cannot forget the 198 00:11:12,905 --> 00:11:14,807 best man. >> Nick: What? 199 00:11:14,874 --> 00:11:17,376 >> Rey: Well, we were talking about wedding toasts with Mariah 200 00:11:17,443 --> 00:11:21,514 and Tessa's wedding coming up. >> Nick: Oh, yeah, right. 201 00:11:21,580 --> 00:11:23,349 >> Sharon: Is something wrong? What happened? 202 00:11:23,416 --> 00:11:25,818 >> Nick: [ Sighs ] I don't want to talk about it. 203 00:11:25,885 --> 00:11:28,087 >> Rey: You know, I -- Yeah, I got to check in with the 204 00:11:28,154 --> 00:11:33,225 station. 205 00:11:33,292 --> 00:11:36,896 >> Sharon: You seem angry. What's going on? 206 00:11:36,962 --> 00:11:39,765 >> Nick: I don't know what's best, you know, talking about it 207 00:11:39,832 --> 00:11:43,769 or just bottling it up inside. >> Sharon: Nick, you can talk to 208 00:11:43,836 --> 00:11:45,471 me. You know you can trust me with 209 00:11:45,538 --> 00:11:50,643 anything. 210 00:11:50,709 --> 00:11:54,380 >> Nick: Alright, it's Ashland. He has done something so 211 00:11:54,447 --> 00:11:57,049 despicable this time -- I mean, the worst thing of his life, and 212 00:11:57,116 --> 00:12:00,920 considering who he is and what he's done, that's saying a lot. 213 00:12:00,986 --> 00:12:03,322 But this time, it could destroy Victoria, and I don't know how 214 00:12:03,389 --> 00:12:08,160 to help her. 215 00:12:08,227 --> 00:12:11,997 >> Victoria: I have some news, Dad. 216 00:12:12,064 --> 00:12:26,946 Adam. 217 00:12:27,012 --> 00:12:29,215 Adam. 218 00:12:29,281 --> 00:12:37,256 >> Victor: Ashland. I'm done playing games with you. 219 00:12:37,323 --> 00:12:44,096 Okay? It ends now. >> Ashland: Uh...what ends now? 220 00:12:44,163 --> 00:12:45,164 >> Victor: The charade is over. 221 00:12:54,707 --> 00:12:57,076 >> Nick: So Dad had Michael go down to Peru and check out that 222 00:12:57,143 --> 00:13:01,347 clinic where Ashland received his miracle cure. 223 00:13:01,413 --> 00:13:04,850 >> Sharon: Look, I know you've never been a fan of Locke, but 224 00:13:04,917 --> 00:13:08,087 what was so suspicious about him previously making those 225 00:13:08,154 --> 00:13:13,692 donations to that facility? >> Nick: You always want to 226 00:13:13,759 --> 00:13:17,630 believe the best in everyone, but this time Dad's instincts 227 00:13:17,696 --> 00:13:19,899 were right. Michael went down there and got 228 00:13:19,965 --> 00:13:22,501 a couple of the doctors who worked there at the clinic to go 229 00:13:22,568 --> 00:13:25,137 on record saying that Ashland bribed them to make it seem like 230 00:13:25,204 --> 00:13:28,073 he was really suffering from his cancer and that the treatment 231 00:13:28,140 --> 00:13:31,243 they gave him sent him into remission. 232 00:13:31,310 --> 00:13:34,180 But in reality, he was never sick at all. 233 00:13:34,246 --> 00:13:38,217 >> Sharon: Ashland faked his cancer? 234 00:13:38,284 --> 00:13:41,287 I can't even wrap my head around that. 235 00:13:41,353 --> 00:13:44,723 >> Nick: And Vick has no idea that she's being lied to about 236 00:13:44,790 --> 00:13:47,993 this seriously huge thing. And, I mean, Ashland just used 237 00:13:48,060 --> 00:13:51,497 her to get his hands on the company. 238 00:13:51,564 --> 00:13:54,567 >> Sharon: Wow, I don't know what to say. 239 00:13:54,633 --> 00:13:57,203 >> Nick: Don't say anything, Sharon, alright? 240 00:13:57,269 --> 00:14:00,873 This has to stay between us. I came to you because I needed 241 00:14:00,940 --> 00:14:03,776 somebody to talk to about it. >> Sharon: Of course, I'm not 242 00:14:03,842 --> 00:14:06,779 gonna tell anyone about this. Why haven't you told Victoria? 243 00:14:06,845 --> 00:14:09,114 Don't you think this is something she should know, like, 244 00:14:09,181 --> 00:14:11,250 right now? >> Nick: Because Dad said he's 245 00:14:11,317 --> 00:14:14,620 got some plan, some way to deal with this where Victoria suffers 246 00:14:14,687 --> 00:14:17,289 the least amount possible. >> Sharon: Well, I'm sure he has 247 00:14:17,356 --> 00:14:20,125 her best interests at heart, but to keep something like this from 248 00:14:20,192 --> 00:14:21,860 her, something this big? That's risky. 249 00:14:21,927 --> 00:14:25,197 >> Nick: The last time I went to her and told her about all the 250 00:14:25,264 --> 00:14:28,367 horrible things that Ashland has done, she was okay with it. 251 00:14:28,434 --> 00:14:30,736 Why would this time be any different? 252 00:14:30,803 --> 00:14:33,172 >> Sharon: I don't think you're giving your sister enough 253 00:14:33,239 --> 00:14:35,741 credit. If what you're saying is true, 254 00:14:35,808 --> 00:14:39,979 what Ashland did is disgusting. It's unforgivable. 255 00:14:40,045 --> 00:14:44,016 He has destroyed every ounce of trust that Victoria had in him, 256 00:14:44,083 --> 00:14:48,020 and as a cancer survivor, I am appalled that he would use that 257 00:14:48,087 --> 00:14:50,789 as a selfish ploy. There's no way in hell that 258 00:14:50,856 --> 00:14:55,027 Victoria will be alright with that. 259 00:14:55,094 --> 00:14:58,430 >> Adam: Really great to see you, sis. 260 00:14:58,497 --> 00:15:00,799 You seem like you're in a good mood today. 261 00:15:00,866 --> 00:15:03,469 So to what do I owe this pleasure? 262 00:15:03,535 --> 00:15:05,304 >> Victoria: Where did Dad go? What is he doing? 263 00:15:05,371 --> 00:15:08,040 >> Adam: I don't know. Could be any number of things. 264 00:15:08,107 --> 00:15:11,210 But he said he'd be right back. >> Victoria: I don't understand 265 00:15:11,277 --> 00:15:13,312 why he would just leave when I said I had something important 266 00:15:13,379 --> 00:15:16,615 to discuss with him. >> Adam: Well, hey, maybe you 267 00:15:16,682 --> 00:15:19,685 could bounce your ideas off of me first. 268 00:15:19,752 --> 00:15:23,222 >> Victoria: No, thank you. >> Adam: Why not? 269 00:15:23,289 --> 00:15:25,924 Now that I'm working with you -- >> Victoria: You work for me. 270 00:15:25,991 --> 00:15:28,961 >> Adam: [ Chuckles ] Yes. 271 00:15:29,028 --> 00:15:31,664 You are my boss, and that's the point. 272 00:15:31,730 --> 00:15:35,301 We are on the same team, and I want the company -- our 273 00:15:35,367 --> 00:15:39,405 company -- to succeed, and I would be happy to give you my 274 00:15:39,471 --> 00:15:41,507 insights. >> Victoria: This is too high 275 00:15:41,573 --> 00:15:44,910 level for you to weigh in on, so just have Dad call me when he 276 00:15:44,977 --> 00:15:46,545 gets back. >> Adam: Hey, hey, as long as 277 00:15:46,612 --> 00:15:51,150 you're here, I'd love to get some thoughts on some potential 278 00:15:51,216 --> 00:15:54,553 areas of expansion for Newman Media. 279 00:15:54,620 --> 00:15:58,057 >> Ashland: Locking the door is 280 00:15:58,123 --> 00:16:01,760 a little dramatic, don't you think, Victor? 281 00:16:01,827 --> 00:16:04,697 I mean, I'm not exactly sure what's happening right now. 282 00:16:04,763 --> 00:16:08,233 What exactly is the charade you're accusing me of 283 00:16:08,300 --> 00:16:15,107 perpetrating? >> Victor: Ashland. 284 00:16:15,174 --> 00:16:21,146 You don't have cancer. 285 00:16:21,213 --> 00:16:23,449 You never did. >> Ashland: I'm sorry, is this 286 00:16:23,515 --> 00:16:27,519 some kind of a joke? No? 287 00:16:27,586 --> 00:16:30,723 Okay, uh, well, talk to my doctors, and they will tell you 288 00:16:30,789 --> 00:16:33,859 my cancer is real. >> Victor: The doctors you paid 289 00:16:33,926 --> 00:16:37,196 off? Or the ones that you supplied 290 00:16:37,262 --> 00:16:42,434 with falsified medical records? >> Ashland: That's a hell of an 291 00:16:42,501 --> 00:16:47,239 accusation. Why would I even attempt such a 292 00:16:47,306 --> 00:16:50,609 thing? I mean, what would be the goal? 293 00:16:50,676 --> 00:16:54,646 >> Victor: Power. Control. 294 00:16:54,713 --> 00:16:58,784 You have dreamt of combining or merging Newman Enterprises 295 00:16:58,851 --> 00:17:03,889 with Locke Communications to create a behemoth of a 296 00:17:03,956 --> 00:17:10,062 company that you would preside over, rule. 297 00:17:10,129 --> 00:17:12,865 >> Ashland: Okay, that's crazy. >> Victor: Uh-huh. 298 00:17:12,931 --> 00:17:17,436 >> Ashland: Uh...besides, Victoria is the one who's been 299 00:17:17,503 --> 00:17:20,406 driving the merger. >> Victor: You put the idea of 300 00:17:20,472 --> 00:17:25,911 the merger in her head. It worked. 301 00:17:25,978 --> 00:17:30,482 Because she thought you only had a few months left to live. 302 00:17:30,549 --> 00:17:34,186 You managed to make her feel sorry for you. 303 00:17:34,253 --> 00:17:38,624 A man just about to die of cancer, my goodness. 304 00:17:38,690 --> 00:17:43,162 Who wouldn't be moved by that? You played that game 305 00:17:43,228 --> 00:17:47,232 masterfully. But now it's over. 306 00:17:57,876 --> 00:17:58,544 >> "The Young and the Restless" will continue. 307 00:18:18,664 --> 00:18:20,799 >> Mariah: I'm not sure what 308 00:18:20,866 --> 00:18:24,703 combining our top three ideas would even look like. 309 00:18:24,770 --> 00:18:27,139 >> Tessa: Okay, well, I'm thinking that it would involve 310 00:18:27,206 --> 00:18:33,045 art, music, and perhaps costumes. 311 00:18:33,111 --> 00:18:35,781 >> Mariah: Alright, where are we gonna do it? 312 00:18:35,848 --> 00:18:38,617 >> Tessa: Okay, well, a destination wedding is seeming 313 00:18:38,684 --> 00:18:42,688 too complicated, so let's keep it local, and we'll surround 314 00:18:42,754 --> 00:18:46,091 ourselves with art that we love from Chicago museums and then 315 00:18:46,158 --> 00:18:49,728 we'll get one of our favorite bands to play. 316 00:18:49,795 --> 00:18:51,663 >> Mariah: Okay, what about the murder mystery them? 317 00:18:51,730 --> 00:18:53,398 'Cause we talked about that before. 318 00:18:53,465 --> 00:18:56,702 >> Tessa: It seems a little dark for a celebration. 319 00:18:56,768 --> 00:19:00,038 >> Mariah: Okay. But, you know, we got to have 320 00:19:00,105 --> 00:19:03,208 something that sets this apart from a typical ceremony. 321 00:19:03,275 --> 00:19:09,147 I mean, everybody has music and decorations. 322 00:19:09,214 --> 00:19:13,085 >> Tessa: Maybe we pick a time period from our favorite mystery 323 00:19:13,151 --> 00:19:18,123 and dress in that style. Like -- Ooh, ooh, like London in 324 00:19:18,190 --> 00:19:22,728 the '60s. It'll be Mod influenced. 325 00:19:22,794 --> 00:19:26,398 Oh, you hate it. >> Mariah: No, no. 326 00:19:26,465 --> 00:19:28,000 >> Tessa: Mm, you think it's too complicated. 327 00:19:28,066 --> 00:19:32,804 >> Mariah: [ Stammers ] That's not exactly what I think. 328 00:19:32,871 --> 00:19:36,408 >> Tessa: Okay, so -- so what are you thinking? 329 00:19:36,475 --> 00:19:42,114 >> Mariah: I'm thinking that we don't quite have it yet. 330 00:19:42,180 --> 00:19:46,985 But I know that eventually it's just gonna come to us, and then 331 00:19:47,052 --> 00:19:52,057 we are going to have the best wedding ever. 332 00:19:52,124 --> 00:19:54,927 >> Tessa: [ Sighs ] >> Nick: Believe me, I'm as 333 00:19:54,993 --> 00:20:01,333 bothered by this as you are. >> Sharon: Noah. 334 00:20:01,400 --> 00:20:04,937 You look like you just rolled out of bed and in the coffee 335 00:20:05,003 --> 00:20:06,371 house. >> Noah: Do I? 336 00:20:06,438 --> 00:20:08,974 >> Nick: Late night? >> Sharon: Oh, I can answer that 337 00:20:09,041 --> 00:20:12,911 because I heard him roll in just after dawn. 338 00:20:12,978 --> 00:20:15,948 I mean, I'm really glad that I realized you had started staying 339 00:20:16,014 --> 00:20:18,850 at our house again after that stint at your dad's or I might 340 00:20:18,917 --> 00:20:22,955 have thought we had a prowler. >> Noah: That would have been 341 00:20:23,021 --> 00:20:24,022 bad. Yeah. 342 00:20:24,089 --> 00:20:27,359 Sorry, I promise I was trying my best to be quiet. 343 00:20:27,426 --> 00:20:30,095 >> Sharon: No, you were! Until you knocked over that 344 00:20:30,162 --> 00:20:32,331 lamp. >> Noah: Okay, I see where this 345 00:20:32,397 --> 00:20:35,467 is going, and to answer your question, no, I was not 346 00:20:35,534 --> 00:20:37,869 drinking. I'm just clumsy. 347 00:20:37,936 --> 00:20:41,406 I was catching up with some girl I met back in high school, and I 348 00:20:41,473 --> 00:20:43,742 lost track of time. >> Sharon: Oh, was this a 349 00:20:43,809 --> 00:20:46,511 romantic kind of evening? >> Nick: Whoa, whoa. 350 00:20:46,578 --> 00:20:48,680 You don't have to talk about that. 351 00:20:48,747 --> 00:20:52,017 That is none of our business. >> Noah: She's just a friend, 352 00:20:52,084 --> 00:20:55,821 but I got to admit, it was nice staying up all night talking, 353 00:20:55,887 --> 00:20:58,090 blowing off some steam. >> Nick: And you are a grown 354 00:20:58,156 --> 00:20:59,691 man. You can stay out as late as you 355 00:20:59,758 --> 00:21:00,792 want. >> Sharon: Indeed. 356 00:21:00,859 --> 00:21:02,361 >> Noah: Okay, good to know. Thank you. 357 00:21:02,427 --> 00:21:07,265 >> Nick: I do, however, prefer a well-rested employee. 358 00:21:07,332 --> 00:21:09,968 >> Noah: [ Sighs ] You see, this is the problem 359 00:21:10,035 --> 00:21:12,838 with working for your dad and living with your mom. 360 00:21:12,904 --> 00:21:14,072 >> Nick: I didn't say it was an issue. 361 00:21:14,139 --> 00:21:16,475 >> Sharon: And we love having you stay at the house. 362 00:21:16,541 --> 00:21:18,944 >> Noah: Alright, guys, I promise I'm on top of everything 363 00:21:19,011 --> 00:21:22,414 over at New Hope, and I will get a good night's sleep tonight. 364 00:21:22,481 --> 00:21:25,083 Okay? Now, please, stop worrying about 365 00:21:25,150 --> 00:21:28,020 me so much, really. Come on. 366 00:21:28,086 --> 00:21:32,858 >> Ashland: Victor, think about 367 00:21:32,924 --> 00:21:37,696 what you're saying. It doesn't -- It's not rational. 368 00:21:37,763 --> 00:21:39,831 It's nothing more than an outrageous conjecture. 369 00:21:39,898 --> 00:21:44,436 Now, first of all, you know how publicly humiliated I was when 370 00:21:44,503 --> 00:21:47,606 my illness was splattered all over the press. 371 00:21:47,673 --> 00:21:51,143 >> Victor: Hmm. You probably leaked that story 372 00:21:51,209 --> 00:21:55,180 yourself, didn't you? >> Ashland: And what about 373 00:21:55,247 --> 00:21:57,315 Harrison? Are you suggesting I purposely 374 00:21:57,382 --> 00:22:00,519 walked away from him, that I -- that I told him I was dying when 375 00:22:00,585 --> 00:22:02,587 I wasn't? Why would I do that to my own 376 00:22:02,654 --> 00:22:05,123 son? >> Victor: Turns out he isn't 377 00:22:05,190 --> 00:22:07,092 even your son. >> Ashland: You have crossed 378 00:22:07,159 --> 00:22:09,294 over a line right there. [ Chuckles ] 379 00:22:09,361 --> 00:22:14,399 I mean, your daughter told me you could be cold and cruel. 380 00:22:14,466 --> 00:22:20,238 >> Victor: I can be very cold and very cruel. 381 00:22:20,305 --> 00:22:24,943 Stop the bull. I know what you've done. 382 00:22:25,010 --> 00:22:29,081 >> Ashland: Okay. What have I done? 383 00:22:29,147 --> 00:22:32,350 >> Victor: I have evidence that you paid off the doctors at that 384 00:22:32,417 --> 00:22:37,055 clinic in Peru, where they have this miraculous cure for cancer. 385 00:22:37,122 --> 00:22:40,125 You paid them off to falsify your records. 386 00:22:40,192 --> 00:22:44,296 Now, I have people in Peru right now gathering more information 387 00:22:44,362 --> 00:22:47,599 about your shenanigans down there. 388 00:22:47,666 --> 00:22:51,436 You're done. >> Ashland: [ Chuckles ] 389 00:22:51,503 --> 00:22:54,673 Victor, I have enemies all over the world, and you know 390 00:22:54,740 --> 00:22:57,743 something? So do you. 391 00:22:57,809 --> 00:23:02,981 Now, whoever's feeding you these lies clearly has a score to 392 00:23:03,048 --> 00:23:07,586 settle with me. Doesn't this feel like a set-up? 393 00:23:07,652 --> 00:23:09,721 Hmm? >> Victor: You stop your 394 00:23:09,788 --> 00:23:14,292 nonsense. What you've done to my company, 395 00:23:14,359 --> 00:23:17,329 what you've done to my family, what you have done to my 396 00:23:17,395 --> 00:23:20,232 daughter, my wife, and my grandchildren. 397 00:23:20,298 --> 00:23:26,471 No one uses my family as a pawn in their dreadful game. 398 00:23:26,538 --> 00:23:31,977 You got that? Now, you listen to me carefully. 399 00:23:32,043 --> 00:23:36,414 Under no circumstances will you let my daughter Victoria feel 400 00:23:36,481 --> 00:23:42,821 that she was subject and victim of a hoax, a cruel hoax. 401 00:23:42,888 --> 00:23:46,992 I'd rather have her heart broken than her spirit broken 402 00:23:47,058 --> 00:23:51,530 by the likes of you. And I will tell you what you're 403 00:23:51,596 --> 00:23:55,400 gonna do. >> Adam: Well, after we get 404 00:23:55,467 --> 00:23:58,804 through the initial necessary streamlining due to the merger, 405 00:23:58,870 --> 00:24:02,140 we're gonna obviously focus on growth and ways to expand the 406 00:24:02,207 --> 00:24:07,913 content and...monetize it. >> Victoria: That's called 407 00:24:07,979 --> 00:24:10,182 business, Adam, and I really don't have time to sit here and 408 00:24:10,248 --> 00:24:13,585 listen to the specifics. >> Adam: Okay. 409 00:24:13,652 --> 00:24:18,857 Well, let me run another idea by you about the news division. 410 00:24:18,924 --> 00:24:21,092 You know, if we were to incorporate all those brands 411 00:24:21,159 --> 00:24:23,528 under our roof, we'd have something for every demographic, 412 00:24:23,595 --> 00:24:26,331 and I think that -- >> Victoria: You know, that's 413 00:24:26,398 --> 00:24:30,602 over-ambitious and unfocused. Why don't you run your ideas by 414 00:24:30,669 --> 00:24:34,840 your brilliant new COO, or is Sally too busy designing a 415 00:24:34,906 --> 00:24:38,677 business suit so that she can look the part? 416 00:24:38,743 --> 00:24:40,912 >> Adam: Sally is more than capable of designing her own 417 00:24:40,979 --> 00:24:44,349 wardrobe. She is busy working on the 418 00:24:44,416 --> 00:24:46,551 budget at the moment. >> Victoria: Can't wait to 419 00:24:46,618 --> 00:24:51,623 crunch those numbers. >> Adam: Victoria, why don't you 420 00:24:51,690 --> 00:24:55,627 just calm down the condescension for a bit, okay? 421 00:24:55,694 --> 00:24:58,296 I know that you met with Sally and she had some pretty 422 00:24:58,363 --> 00:25:01,199 impressive ideas that not even you could shoot down. 423 00:25:01,266 --> 00:25:04,436 >> Victoria: Oh, really? Is that how she characterized 424 00:25:04,502 --> 00:25:07,339 our run-in? I mean, I did point out to her 425 00:25:07,405 --> 00:25:11,276 that she is very, very confident in herself. 426 00:25:11,343 --> 00:25:13,478 But maybe that's because apparently she's sleeping with 427 00:25:13,545 --> 00:25:18,183 the boss. >> Adam: That's a low blow, even 428 00:25:18,250 --> 00:25:20,218 for you. >> Victoria: Oh, but it's true, 429 00:25:20,285 --> 00:25:24,556 right? >> Adam: I'm not gonna dignify 430 00:25:24,623 --> 00:25:28,026 that with a response. But need I remind you that you 431 00:25:28,093 --> 00:25:31,663 share your sheets with your chief advisor. 432 00:25:31,730 --> 00:25:33,565 >> Victoria: Ashland and I are married. 433 00:25:33,632 --> 00:25:38,436 And Ashland is much more than an advisor, as you will soon find 434 00:25:38,503 --> 00:25:42,007 out. >> Adam: What does that mean? 435 00:25:42,073 --> 00:25:44,009 >> Victoria: Let's get a few things straight, shall we? 436 00:25:44,075 --> 00:25:49,114 You need to give Ashland the respect that he has earned. 437 00:25:49,180 --> 00:25:51,216 >> Adam: Is that so? >> Victoria: And I'm really not 438 00:25:51,283 --> 00:25:53,418 gonna put up with you running off to Daddy every time you get 439 00:25:53,485 --> 00:25:56,755 your feelings hurt. I don't know, maybe you have 440 00:25:56,821 --> 00:25:59,925 delusion that you're gonna run the entire company again, but if 441 00:25:59,991 --> 00:26:03,061 that's what's going on here, I would get rid of that pipe dream 442 00:26:03,128 --> 00:26:07,666 if I were you, because Ashland and I, we're running the show. 443 00:26:07,732 --> 00:26:10,769 >> Adam: You sound awfully confident in yourself. 444 00:26:10,835 --> 00:26:13,004 >> Victoria: That's because I am. 445 00:26:13,071 --> 00:26:15,106 What Ashland and I have is very special. 446 00:26:15,173 --> 00:26:16,708 >> Adam: Ah. >> Victoria: Yeah. 447 00:26:16,775 --> 00:26:17,776 >> Adam: Yeah. That's one word for it. 448 00:26:25,850 --> 00:26:26,785 >> Mariah: Now, I do think I 449 00:26:26,851 --> 00:26:30,422 want our wedding to be interactive in some way. 450 00:26:30,488 --> 00:26:36,728 Like, maybe we can give people, uh...a role or, like, a job or 451 00:26:36,795 --> 00:26:39,864 something. Or do you think that people 452 00:26:39,931 --> 00:26:43,835 would not be able to relax and enjoy themselves? 453 00:26:43,902 --> 00:26:46,972 But, like, I don't know, maybe it would make them appreciate 454 00:26:47,038 --> 00:26:51,743 the day more and... What? 455 00:26:51,810 --> 00:26:55,780 What is it? >> Tessa: I think you should 456 00:26:55,847 --> 00:26:59,918 stop talking. >> Mariah: You think that I'm 457 00:26:59,985 --> 00:27:02,887 way overthinking this. >> Tessa: Only in a way that 458 00:27:02,954 --> 00:27:06,191 makes me love you more. >> Mariah: [ Chuckles ] 459 00:27:06,257 --> 00:27:11,062 We just have to trust that whatever we do, it's gonna be 460 00:27:11,129 --> 00:27:15,400 spectacular. >> Tessa: Because it will be. 461 00:27:15,467 --> 00:27:17,769 >> Mariah: How can you be so sure? 462 00:27:17,836 --> 00:27:21,740 >> Tessa: I remember all of our false starts, all the times we 463 00:27:21,806 --> 00:27:25,477 got in our own way. I take most of the blame for 464 00:27:25,543 --> 00:27:28,046 that, by the way. >> Mariah: No, you shouldn't. 465 00:27:28,113 --> 00:27:30,148 I was responsible for some of our breakups. 466 00:27:30,215 --> 00:27:33,318 [ Chuckles ] >> Tessa: But we always found 467 00:27:33,385 --> 00:27:36,654 our way back because I believe that we're destined to be 468 00:27:36,721 --> 00:27:40,825 together, but I also know how hard we fought to be with one 469 00:27:40,892 --> 00:27:45,296 another. So I'm just grateful that we got 470 00:27:45,363 --> 00:27:48,666 to this point. We are lucky. 471 00:27:48,733 --> 00:27:52,037 Beyond lucky. So, as much as I want our 472 00:27:52,103 --> 00:27:55,573 wedding day to honor our guests, I really want it to just be 473 00:27:55,640 --> 00:27:59,611 about how much we love each other. 474 00:27:59,677 --> 00:28:05,583 >> Mariah: I agree with you 100%. 475 00:28:05,650 --> 00:28:10,088 And I feel like you accidentally just wrote a song without even 476 00:28:10,155 --> 00:28:14,192 realizing it. I want to remember everything 477 00:28:14,259 --> 00:28:17,195 that you just said forever. And I think you might've 478 00:28:17,262 --> 00:28:20,165 stumbled onto a title without knowing it. 479 00:28:20,231 --> 00:28:25,970 "Beyond Lucky." >> Tessa: Hmm. 480 00:28:26,037 --> 00:28:28,239 >> Sharon: We will try to stop worrying about you, but, as 481 00:28:28,306 --> 00:28:30,041 parents, that's a pretty hard habit to break. 482 00:28:30,108 --> 00:28:34,145 >> Nick: It's nearly impossible, but we're gonna work on it. 483 00:28:34,212 --> 00:28:37,382 >> Noah: Alright, well, that's all I can ask for. 484 00:28:37,449 --> 00:28:39,918 You know, now that I think about it, though, you two looked 485 00:28:39,984 --> 00:28:41,886 pretty intense when I first walked in here. 486 00:28:41,953 --> 00:28:43,288 Maybe I should be worried about you. 487 00:28:43,354 --> 00:28:45,990 >> Nick: [ Sighs ] Um...no, I was just, you know, 488 00:28:46,057 --> 00:28:48,927 telling your mother about some of the aggravations that come 489 00:28:48,993 --> 00:28:51,296 with being a Newman. I'm sure you can understand 490 00:28:51,362 --> 00:28:53,398 that. >> Noah: It definitely has its 491 00:28:53,465 --> 00:28:55,767 pros and cons. Is there I should know about 492 00:28:55,834 --> 00:28:57,168 or -- >> Nick: No, it's nothing that 493 00:28:57,235 --> 00:28:59,571 you need to concern yourself with. 494 00:28:59,637 --> 00:29:01,673 >> Noah: Alright. Is it cool if I grab a cup of 495 00:29:01,739 --> 00:29:03,475 coffee? >> Sharon: Sure, go ahead. 496 00:29:03,541 --> 00:29:05,844 >> Noah: Oh, and don't worry, I'll be very, very careful not 497 00:29:05,910 --> 00:29:11,282 to spill on myself, so... >> Nick: [ Scoffs ] 498 00:29:11,349 --> 00:29:14,686 >> Sharon: I guess we have been a little fixated on Noah's state 499 00:29:14,752 --> 00:29:17,789 of mind lately. >> Nick: Yeah. 500 00:29:17,856 --> 00:29:20,158 We don't need to be. He's in a good place. 501 00:29:20,225 --> 00:29:23,294 >> Sharon: I'm actually more worried about you right now. 502 00:29:23,361 --> 00:29:26,531 I know that you won't sit back and do nothing if Victoria needs 503 00:29:26,598 --> 00:29:29,467 your help. >> Nick: Am I that predictable? 504 00:29:29,534 --> 00:29:32,070 >> Sharon: In a good way. I can tell you're itching to do 505 00:29:32,137 --> 00:29:35,707 something. >> Nick: Yeah, I got to do 506 00:29:35,773 --> 00:29:40,145 something. And I'm gonna do it right now. 507 00:29:40,211 --> 00:29:45,383 >> Victor: Your cancer will suddenly reappear. 508 00:29:45,450 --> 00:29:49,521 You'll have a relapse, necessitating you to go down to 509 00:29:49,587 --> 00:29:54,292 South America, to Peru. And you go alone, without 510 00:29:54,359 --> 00:29:58,062 Victoria. And when I deem the time is 511 00:29:58,129 --> 00:30:01,733 right, you will call my daughter and you will tell her that you 512 00:30:01,799 --> 00:30:06,337 want a divorce. No long legal wrangling, no 513 00:30:06,404 --> 00:30:08,439 court scenes. Nothing. 514 00:30:08,506 --> 00:30:13,144 Clean divorce. No explanation, no argument. 515 00:30:13,211 --> 00:30:18,049 That's what you will do. And then you will revert control 516 00:30:18,116 --> 00:30:21,519 of Newman/Locke back to my daughter as part of the 517 00:30:21,586 --> 00:30:25,456 settlement. And then, my friend, you will 518 00:30:25,523 --> 00:30:28,927 disappear from my daughter's life forever. 519 00:30:28,993 --> 00:30:36,234 >> Ashland: [ Sighs ] 520 00:30:36,301 --> 00:30:50,782 Why...would I ever...walk away 521 00:30:50,848 --> 00:30:56,821 from the woman I love? 522 00:30:56,888 --> 00:31:02,594 >> Victoria: Why are you looking at me like a smug jerk? 523 00:31:02,660 --> 00:31:07,131 >> Adam: It's my resting face. But I am sincerely curious -- 524 00:31:07,198 --> 00:31:10,034 what is it about your relationship with Ashland that 525 00:31:10,101 --> 00:31:13,304 works so well? You know, what's the secret? 526 00:31:13,371 --> 00:31:17,208 Please share your wisdom. >> Victoria: I would love to. 527 00:31:17,275 --> 00:31:20,245 But I have much better things to do with my time, and since it 528 00:31:20,311 --> 00:31:23,348 doesn't seem Dad is coming back here any time soon, I have work 529 00:31:23,414 --> 00:31:25,250 to do. >> Adam: Actually, there was one 530 00:31:25,316 --> 00:31:27,452 more thing that I wanted to talk with you about. 531 00:31:27,518 --> 00:31:29,420 >> Victoria: Adam, I've given you enough of my time for the 532 00:31:29,487 --> 00:31:30,888 day. >> Adam: You do realize that 533 00:31:30,955 --> 00:31:33,291 we're gonna have to communicate on a regular basis in our 534 00:31:33,358 --> 00:31:37,228 current positions, right? >> Victoria: Well, we'll see 535 00:31:37,295 --> 00:31:39,764 about that. I have given you a fair amount 536 00:31:39,831 --> 00:31:43,067 of autonomy at Newman Media, at least for now. 537 00:31:43,134 --> 00:31:45,570 So let's see what you can do, you know? 538 00:31:45,637 --> 00:31:48,106 Show me what you got, run with it. 539 00:31:48,172 --> 00:31:53,244 Put those nay-sayers to rest. And let's see if, left to your 540 00:31:53,311 --> 00:31:58,049 own devices, you'll succeed, or maybe you're gonna fail. 541 00:31:58,116 --> 00:32:01,352 >> Adam: Well, it's the former, and I am more than happy to 542 00:32:01,419 --> 00:32:04,422 prove it to you. [ Cellphone rings ] 543 00:32:04,489 --> 00:32:08,259 Hold on. It's Sally. 544 00:32:08,326 --> 00:32:10,495 She can wait. >> Victoria: No, please, don't 545 00:32:10,561 --> 00:32:13,264 blow off your invaluable second-in-command on my behalf. 546 00:32:13,331 --> 00:32:17,602 Maybe you can share the rest of your brilliant ideas with her. 547 00:32:17,669 --> 00:32:19,937 >> Adam: But we're not done here, Victoria. 548 00:32:20,004 --> 00:32:21,005 >> Victoria: Yes, we are. 549 00:32:31,816 --> 00:32:33,685 >> Rey: Hey. Sorry, I had to run to the 550 00:32:33,751 --> 00:32:35,353 station. What'd I miss? 551 00:32:35,420 --> 00:32:37,889 >> Nick: Oh, just my parents freaking out 'cause I got home 552 00:32:37,955 --> 00:32:39,891 late last night. Apparently, they are not used to 553 00:32:39,957 --> 00:32:43,861 me having a social life anymore. >> Mariah: Alright, everyone, 554 00:32:43,928 --> 00:32:46,464 gather around, because we have an announcement. 555 00:32:46,531 --> 00:32:48,499 >> Sharon: They have an ♪ Announcement ♪ 556 00:32:48,566 --> 00:32:50,435 We're all here. >> Rey: Especially your mom. 557 00:32:50,501 --> 00:32:53,404 >> Sharon: Oh. >> Mariah: Okay, so we have 558 00:32:53,471 --> 00:32:55,440 thought about this long and hard. 559 00:32:55,506 --> 00:32:57,542 We've come at it from every angle. 560 00:32:57,608 --> 00:33:00,478 >> Tessa: Explored every option and then some. 561 00:33:00,545 --> 00:33:02,814 >> Mariah: And we really appreciate your guys' 562 00:33:02,880 --> 00:33:06,884 suggestions because they helped a lot, and we realized the 563 00:33:06,951 --> 00:33:11,489 specific ways that we love each other and how we want to express 564 00:33:11,556 --> 00:33:13,358 that. >> Tessa: So this is an 565 00:33:13,424 --> 00:33:15,660 announcement that an announcement about our wedding 566 00:33:15,727 --> 00:33:19,564 is impending. >> Rey: Oh, so this is like the 567 00:33:19,630 --> 00:33:22,734 save-the-date thing that comes before the actual invitation, 568 00:33:22,800 --> 00:33:25,436 expect it's about your wedding theme, right? 569 00:33:25,503 --> 00:33:28,639 >> Mariah: Well, sounds less impressive when you put it like 570 00:33:28,706 --> 00:33:30,708 that, but sure. >> Sharon: Can I start acting 571 00:33:30,775 --> 00:33:32,243 like I'm the mother of the bride now? 572 00:33:32,310 --> 00:33:36,647 >> Mariah: Yes, yes, you can. And we need your input and 573 00:33:36,714 --> 00:33:40,184 expertise. >> Rey: Well, I pitch in in 574 00:33:40,251 --> 00:33:42,553 whatever way I can. You know, maybe you need some 575 00:33:42,620 --> 00:33:44,989 security in case one of Tessa's fans decides to crash the 576 00:33:45,056 --> 00:33:46,324 wedding. [ Laughter ] 577 00:33:46,391 --> 00:33:48,393 >> Noah: And if you need any artwork or design, I got it 578 00:33:48,459 --> 00:33:50,228 covered. >> Mariah: Thank you guys so 579 00:33:50,294 --> 00:33:52,463 much for your love and for your support. 580 00:33:52,530 --> 00:33:53,765 >> Tessa: It means the world to us. 581 00:33:53,831 --> 00:33:55,333 >> Sharon: We're just so happy for you. 582 00:33:55,400 --> 00:33:57,301 >> Noah: We all want this to be perfect. 583 00:33:57,368 --> 00:34:02,206 A day you'll never forget. >> Tessa: [ Chuckles ] 584 00:34:02,273 --> 00:34:07,812 >> Adam: I wasn't expecting to 585 00:34:07,879 --> 00:34:10,415 see you back here today. >> Nick: I changed my mind about 586 00:34:10,481 --> 00:34:13,151 wanting to be involved. What's going down with Ashland 587 00:34:13,217 --> 00:34:16,821 and Victoria? >> Adam: Honestly, I don't have 588 00:34:16,888 --> 00:34:20,124 much to share. Dad had me keep Victoria busy 589 00:34:20,191 --> 00:34:24,262 while he confronted Locke. So I did my best, but she got 590 00:34:24,328 --> 00:34:29,467 fed up with me pretty quick, threw a bunch of insults my way. 591 00:34:29,534 --> 00:34:31,936 It was pretty hard to bite my tongue when it would've been 592 00:34:32,003 --> 00:34:34,939 easy to throw her husband's lies in her face. 593 00:34:35,006 --> 00:34:38,810 >> Nick: But you didn't do that. You respected Dad's wishes. 594 00:34:38,876 --> 00:34:43,381 >> Adam: I restrained myself. >> Nick: Where are Dad and 595 00:34:43,448 --> 00:34:45,650 Victoria now? >> Adam: I'm not sure. 596 00:34:45,716 --> 00:34:48,920 But I think a collision course is inevitable. 597 00:34:48,986 --> 00:34:51,355 In fact, the fireworks you mentioned might be detonating 598 00:34:51,422 --> 00:34:55,827 right now. >> Victor: Don't insult my 599 00:34:55,893 --> 00:34:57,762 intelligence, okay? There's no genuine love in this 600 00:34:57,829 --> 00:35:02,400 relationship. Certainly not on your part. 601 00:35:02,467 --> 00:35:06,471 You've used my daughter as a pawn, as a means to an end. 602 00:35:06,537 --> 00:35:08,239 >> Ashland: You're wrong. >> Victor: Really? 603 00:35:08,306 --> 00:35:11,809 >> Ashland: I love Victoria more than I have ever loved anyone in 604 00:35:11,876 --> 00:35:17,081 my entire life. And she loves me. 605 00:35:17,148 --> 00:35:24,355 Now, if I were to fly to Peru, if I were to file for divorce 606 00:35:24,422 --> 00:35:31,128 out of nowhere, what do you think she would do? 607 00:35:31,195 --> 00:35:35,600 Victor, what do you think the powerful, strong-willed daughter 608 00:35:35,666 --> 00:35:42,940 you raised would do? You think she would just sit 609 00:35:43,007 --> 00:35:49,514 back and accept it? That's not going to happen. 610 00:35:49,580 --> 00:35:54,519 >> Victoria: Ashland? 611 00:35:54,585 --> 00:35:57,722 [ Knock on door ] Are you in there? 612 00:35:57,788 --> 00:36:12,670 ♪♪ 613 00:36:12,737 --> 00:36:13,905 ♪♪ 614 00:36:13,971 --> 00:36:16,908 -- Captions by VITAC -- www.vitac.com 615 00:36:16,974 --> 00:36:19,911 Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 616 00:36:19,977 --> 00:36:23,014 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 617 00:36:27,618 --> 00:36:28,619 >> Join us again for The Young and The Restless