>> Victor: Glad you could make it, son.
>> Nick: Yeah. Sounded urgent. What's up?
>> Victor: I wanted to thank you for reaching out to Nate.
>> Nick: Yeah. Did it do any good?
>> Victor: [ Sighs ] A world of it.
>> Nick: What'd he do? >> Victor: He got a hold of
Ashland Locke's medical records, of the scans that were taken at
Memorial after his heart attack. >> Nick: Did he find something?
>> Victor: He found nothing. The images are clear.
There's no sign of cancer. Ashland Locke is the picture of
health. >> Nick: Well, that's when he
received his terminal diagnosis for cancer.
What about all his appointments for treatment?
>> Victor: No appointments, no prescriptions, no chemotherapy.
>> Nick: Son of a bitch. You know, for him to lie about
something like this just so he could manipulate Victoria and
get his hands on Newman Enterprises -- there's a
special place in hell for somebody like this.
>> Victor: You got it. And since he refused to do the
only decent thing he should have done -- namely, to leave town --
it's imperative upon us to show Victoria the evidence that she
has been betrayed. >> Nick: Well, whatever
punishment he gets is too good for him.
I sincerely hope Victoria boots his ass out of the company and
out of her life for good, and then he'll get whatever karmic
payback he deserves. >> Victor: But you know a lot of
this is now in Victoria's hands. >> Nick: I'm guessing I know
what the next move is. I'll call in reinforcements.
>> Victor: [ Breathes deeply ] >> Ashland: Ah.
Good morning. >> Victoria: You're early.
>> Ashland: Yeah. Ah. I, uh --
I'm actually surprised I beat you here.
I thought we were gonna drive in together this morning.
>> Victoria: Oh, I'm sorry. I actually had some errands to
run. >> Ashland: Yeah, imagine my
surprise when I came downstairs and you weren't there.
[ Chuckles ] >> Victoria: Is there something
that you wanted to discuss? >> Ashland: Well, actually, I
was gonna ask you the same thing.
I -- I mean, the way you were tossing and turning last night.
>> Victoria: Oh. Was I? I hope I didn't keep you up.
Heavy is the head that wears the crown, right?
>> Ashland: Well, that's kind of my point, actually.
Um, you're not alone in this anymore.
We're -- We're equal partners now.
So whatever's bothering you also would be bothering me.
>> Victoria: I am -- I'm just beyond furious at my father for
setting this in motion. >> Ashland: I can see that.
>> Victoria: If word got out that you supposedly faked your
cancer diagnosis, then -- >> Ashland: No, no, no, no.
I have no intention of letting that happen.
>> Victoria: Oh? >> Ashland: I know exactly what
to do, something that will combat what your father is
trying to do to us. ♪♪
♪♪
>> Elena: So, what do you think?
Do you just want coffee? Or maybe we can split a pastry.
>> Nate: I'm not hungry, uh, but don't let me stop you from
getting something. >> Elena: Hey, look, I know
you're still conflicted about what's going on with Ashland.
>> Nate: That's an understatement.
I felt like I had no other choice.
But I've never violated someone's medical privacy
before. I didn't just access the medical
records of someone who was never my patient, but I shared the
contents of those files with a third party.
>> Elena: I know you, Nate. You wouldn't have done it
without good reason. >> Nate: There was already
evidence out there that Ashland was lying about his condition.
I informed the person whose family and business were
directly affected by Ashland's deception.
>> Elena: So, do you wish you hadn't given the evidence to
Victor? I mean, if you could do it all
over again, would you change anything?
>> Nate: No. But I still can't stop thinking
about what could happen after this.
>> Elena: For the Newmans or for Ashland?
>> Nate: Not just them. It also changes everything for
me. >> Nikki: I just hope this new
evidence is enough to change Victoria's mind about Ashland.
>> Adam: Yeah. It's one thing to try to explain
away that doctor in Peru's bank statements, but good luck
finding an excuse for cancer-free X-rays and
nonexistent chemotherapy appointments.
>> Nikki: And then to have the gall to try to convince Victoria
that Victor made it all up. He is trying to drive a wedge
between her and the rest of us. >> Victor: Well, I'm glad we're
all on the same page now. >> Adam: Yeah, once I heard what
Nate had to say, it was a no-brainer.
He's an honest man. I believe him.
>> Nikki: The evidence speaks for itself.
So, what do we do now? >> Nick: We need to come to some
consensus about how to handle things with Victoria.
>> Adam: I assume the two of you have something in mind?
>> Nick: Victoria seems to be very resistant to the idea that
Ashland is lying to her. We really only have one move
left, and it's gonna take all of us to pull it off.
>> Nate: My, um, so-called friendship with Ashland has gone
up in flames. And we've both heard stories
about how he deals with people who cross him.
>> Elena: What do you think he's gonna do to you?
>> Nate: Ruin my reputation. >> Elena: He wouldn't.
>> Nate: He could, after what I did.
>> Elena: Look, you crossed the line, but Ashland has bigger
fish to fry after what he's done.
Besides, if he tries to come for you, he's gonna have to expose
his own deception, and he does not want the truth coming out.
>> Nate: But if people found out what I did...
>> Elena: They would probably give you the key to the city for
exposing him. [ Scoffs ] Please stop worrying
and stressing about what Ashland is going to do next.
>> Nate: You're worked up. [ Chuckles ]
>> Elena: Yeah. I am. What Ashland did was
reprehensible. He used you.
He got you mixed up in his twisted scheme and made you
believe that he appreciated your medical advice when he was
really just pretending to be struggling with a deadly
disease. >> Nate: I thought I was a
better judge of character. >> Elena: Please don't blame
yourself. Even I feel like I have to
question everything he's ever said to me, every interaction
we've ever had, because it's all just been a part of this scheme
to take over Newman Enterprises. That man is shameless.
And someone should make him pay. >> Nate: Someone like you?
>> Elena: Let's just say if I hadn't taken an oath to do no
harm, he would be right at the top of my to-do list.
>> Nate: [ Chuckles ] Thank you for being outraged
on my behalf. And you're probably right.
Ashland won't waste his time worrying about me when he has
bigger fish to fry. The proof is already out there
that he lied about his condition, and I confirmed it.
>> Elena: Yeah. And he didn't see that coming.
He thought he could walk all over you.
>> Nate: And he did. He had me completely duped, and
I'm so mad at myself for falling for it.
Knowing what I know now, I can't believe I was his best man.
>> Elena: Look, he fooled us all.
He even fooled his wife. And she's spent, like, every
hour of the day with him, at the office and then at home.
He did his research, and he figured out how to play us all.
>> Nate: Yeah, that's true. But it's still so hard to
process. How did I allow a man like that
to have so much influence over me?
He's the one who got me thinking about changing my entire career
path. And what if I had taken that
leap? I'd be working for a man who had
absolutely no qualms about lying about his disease, who would
have continued manipulating me if the truth hadn't come out.
Now my plans are up in the air. If I'm not gonna work for
Ashland, what am I gonna do? >> Lily: Hey.
Just the man I wanted to see. [ Chuckles ] Hey.
>> Victoria: You're planning to "combat" my father?
That sounds extreme. >> Ashland: Nothing as
aggressive as you might imagine. >> Victoria: [ Sighs ]
What precisely did you have in mind?
>> Ashland: I think we need to get away for a while.
It's become practically impossible to focus on anything
of substance here. Uh, what if we were to escape
to the palazzo in Tuscany? >> Victoria: [ Chuckles ]
Well, that sounds really nice. >> Ashland: Yeah.
We could -- We could stop in Milan.
We could, uh, take a couple of weeks to hang with Harrison and
then spend a few weeks working, of course, but also enjoying the
peace and serenity of our Italian getaway.
>> Victoria: Now? >> Ashland: Yeah. Now.
I think now is the perfect time. It would give me a chance to
investigate these slanderous accusations against me.
I could -- I could be working in a relatively distraction-free
zone. Whether it's your father or
whoever it is that's feeding him this false information, we
need to -- we need to put a stop to this thing before it gets out
of control. >> Victoria: I just don't want
people to think that we're in hiding or -- or that we're
running away from these allegations.
>> Ashland: I don't need to run away from anything.
But I am beginning to wonder... if your father has planted more
doubt in your mind than you're willing to admit.
>> Nick: So, that's the plan. We have to move fast.
>> Adam: Okay. I like it. I do. Don't get me wrong, but --
>> Nick: Oh, here we go. >> Adam: It's never gonna work,
Nick. >> Nikki: I'm more worried about
how Victoria will react. And whether this is successful
or not, she may never forgive us.
>> Victor: We shouldn't concern ourselves about that right now.
Our priority must be to remove Ashland Locke out of Victoria's
life. >> Nick: We have to get her
alone and make her look at all the evidence while she still has
a chance of listening to logic. >> Adam: Look, it seems to me
that Victoria is gonna take Ashland's word over anybody
else's. Besides, he's already signed the
contract making him partner at Newman/Locke.
So, is this too little too late? >> Nick: This isn't about the
company. I don't give a damn what happens
to Newman/Locke. I only care about my sister.
Her future and well-being are at risk, and that should be your
focus, too. >> Adam: Well, of course, but...
>> Nick: If this was Ashland's plan all along, to merge his
company with Newman Enterprises and then run it single-handedly,
Victoria could be incidental now, an obstacle that he has to
get rid of by any means necessary.
>> Lily: Hope you don't mind that we're joining you.
>> Elena: Of course. >> Nate: Please.
>> Lily: Thank you. >> Devon: Couldn't help but
overhear you. >> Nate: Uh, I believe the legal
term is "eavesdropping." >> Lily: [ Laughs ]
Yeah, we were eavesdropping. We heard you say that you're
uncertain about your plans for the future?
>> Nate: Ah, the world is my oyster.
>> Lily: [ Chuckles ] >> Devon: Oh, yeah?
Lily offered you a job at Chancellor, and I told you I
wouldn't mind you working at Hamilton-Winters.
>> Lily: Yeah, and you turned us both down to work with Locke.
So, what happened? >> Nate: Some things in life
don't work out the way you expect them to.
I realized that, um, working for him isn't the best fit for me.
>> Lily: Really? In what way? >> Nate: Uh... [ Sighs ]
>> Elena: You know how it goes. You get an offer.
It sounds good at first and then you do some digging and you
realize that you have a different perspective, and what
you want and what they want just doesn't match up, right?
>> Nate: That about sums it up. >> Lily: Okay.
Anything to do with the concerns I raised when you first told me
about the job offer? >> Elena: Sorry, but what
concerns are you talking about? >> Lily: Well, I was just
talking about, you know, the family politics, the tricky
dynamics, the constantly shifting alliances.
>> Nate: Yeah, that did play a part in it, yes.
>> Devon: I guess it's better to politely decline now so you
don't get caught up in anything you'd rather avoid, protect
that friendship. >> Lily: So, are you gonna stay
on at Memorial? >> Nate: Uh, I'm still leaning
towards stepping down as Chief of Surgery.
I just need to figure out my next move.
>> Lily: Well, in that case, I think Devon and I have the
perfect solution for you. >> Devon: [ Chuckles ]
>> Nikki: My God, you don't actually think that Ashland
would harm Victoria, do you? I mean, I can see him being
cutthroat in trying to be the sole CEO, but to actually get
rid of his wife? >> Nick: Mom, I don't want to
believe that he's capable of something like that, but we
can't take anything for granted. We do not know how far he's
willing to go. >> Adam: But will you think
about it? The guy left his best friend to
die, and he stole his identity to get ahead.
Now, I don't know about you, but I doubt the part of his story
that says there was nothing he could do to save the real
Ashland Locke's life. >> Victor: Listen to me, all of
you. No matter what that SOB is
trying to do, he is not going to harm one hair on Victoria's
head. I'm gonna make sure of that.
>> Nikki: She's really gonna need us when all of this is
over. >> Victor: And we will be there.
All of us. >> Nick: Are you in, Adam?
>> Adam: [ Sighs ] 100%.
>> Nick: How about you, Mom? You up for this?
It all starts with you. >> Nikki: I'm ready.
Anything for my daughter. >> Ashland: I know how close the
Newmans are and how hard it is for you go to against your
father. >> Victoria: My dad doesn't make
decisions for me. You know that.
>> Ashland: Yes, but I get the sense that you have doubts about
me now. I mean, my God, Victoria, the
very idea that you would think for a moment that I would
deceive you in the way that your father is claiming.
>> Victoria: You swore to me that none of that was true.
So I'm sure you know how I would react if I learned that -- that
you lied to me again. >> Ashland: Our marriage would
never survive. >> Victoria: You'd have to be
both foolish and desperate to think that you could keep me in
the dark about something like that and that we would be able
to move past it. >> Ashland: I take great pride
in being neither of those things.
>> Victoria: You're brilliant. And you know me very well.
You know that I have a great capacity for forgiveness.
[ Sighs ] But there are some lines that cannot be crossed.
>> Ashland: I get the sense that you think that I'm about to
break down and make some kind of confession here?
>> Victoria: If there is a confession that needs to be
made, then now would be the time to make it.
>> Lily: Well -- Sorry. Am I overstepping?
>> Devon: No. No. Step away. >> Lily: No?
We're on the same page? >> Devon: Mm-hmm. Yeah.
>> Lily: Okay. >> Nate: Does anybody want to
fill us in? >> Lily: [ Laughs ] Okay, well,
before I go any further, I just really want to stress that this
conversation cannot leave this table.
>> Devon: Yes, no, this is top-secret stuff, guys.
>> Lily: Yes, very high-level. >> Nate: Alright.
>> Lily: Yeah? Okay. Well, Devon and I have decided
to join forces. >> Devon: Mm-hmm.
We're merging. >> Lily: Mm-hmm.
Chancellor Industries and Hamilton-Winters as one big
happy family. >> Elena: What?!
>> Devon: Yeah. >> Nate: That's great news.
>> Devon: We just made the decision last night.
>> Nate: I couldn't be happier for you.
>> Elena: Oh, my goodness. Two major corporations turning
into one entity? >> Lily: Yeah.
>> Elena: That's huge. >> Lily: I mean, look, we have
more details to work out, right? >> Devon: Yeah, no, there's a
whole bunch of work before it's final, but we're -- we're
cautiously optimistic. >> Lily: Yeah.
Well, that's Devon being Devon, crossing all the T's and being
as low-key as possible. >> Devon: Well, yeah, sure,
sure. I wouldn't have agreed to it,
though, unless I thought we could create something very
special. >> Lily: Yeah, absolutely.
And he's not just talking about profits.
I mean, we want to build something here that we can run
together as a family. >> Devon: Mm-hmm.
>> Lily: And we want you to be a part of that, Nate, with us.
>> Ashland: You're right. There is something I need to
confess. It's a pretty big thing.
Earth-shattering. >> Victoria: It's alright.
I'm ready to listen. >> Ashland: [ Sighs ]
Okay. Here it is. I love you.
I love you more than I have loved anything in my entire
life. You are a gift that I do not
deserve. And I want to spend the rest of
my life making you happy. That's it.
That's the confession. Victoria, I can see in your eyes
you're torn between your love for me and your fidelity to your
family, that you hate the fact that we are forced to have this
conversation. >> Victoria: You're right.
[ Sighs ] I'm so sorry. >> Ashland: No. Don't say that.
You have nothing to be sorry for.
Your family is breathing down your neck right now.
They're -- They're pushing this idea of some kind of insane
conspiracy theory on you. Maybe they think if they say it
enough times, you'll start to believe it.
I don't know. But I'm asking you to shut out
that noise. And I think the best way for you
to do that is to agree to go away with me.
>> Victoria: You know changing our locations -- it's not gonna
make our problems disappear. >> Ashland: I disagree.
Dealing with your family's constant inference is neither a
good way for us to function as a couple or to run a company.
We need time to focus. I can't think of a more fitting
place than Tuscany, where I first pledged my love and my
life to you and where you said to me, "Love transcends all."
>> Victoria: I remember very well.
>> Ashland: Then let's do it. Let's go.
>> Victoria: [ Sighs ] Today? >> Ashland: Yeah.
>> Victoria: [ Sighs ] >> Ashland: Sure.
We'll just pack a few bags. We'll get on the jet.
We'll be there before you know it.
Say yes. [ Door opens ]
>> Nikki: [ Voice breaking ] Oh, Victoria.
I'm so glad you're here. >> Victoria: Mom. What's wrong?
>> Nikki: You're the only one I could turn to.
You're the -- You're the only one who would understand.
>> Victoria: What -- What happened?
>> Nikki: It's a private matter. Could we go someplace where we
can be alone, please? >> Adam: [ Breathes deeply ]
So, what happens if it, uh, doesn't work out?
Do we have a, uh, Plan B? >> Nick: Can we just let Plan A
get, like, halfway through? >> Adam: Look, I'm just saying
that we need to be realistic that we might need a fallback
plan. >> Nick: Well, it sounds like
you have something in mind, Adam.
>> Adam: I floated an idea yesterday, but Dad shot it down.
So, what happens if Victoria come around?
Does the board have the power to nullify Ashland's contract?
And Victoria's? >> Victor: Son, that's difficult
because of the merger. >> Adam: Yeah, but it's not
impossible. >> Victor: Under no
circumstances will you remove Victoria from her position.
>> Nick: There's no basis for firing her.
>> Adam: Oh, really? I beg to differ.
I'd file this under "incompetence."
The CEO let the proverbial fox into the henhouse.
It calls into question her decision-making skills.
>> Victor: Son. >> Adam: I'm just pointing out
the truth. When you had your suspicions
about Ashland, you investigated and you realized he was making a
power grab. But Victoria --
>> Nick: I know what you're trying to do, Adam, and I will
not let it happen. >> Adam: I have no idea what
you're talking about. >> Nick: You're trying to spin
what happened with Victoria and make a power grab of your own.
>> Adam: [ Chuckles ] [ Breathes deeply ]
>> "The Young and the Restless" will continue.
>> Devon: I mean, the goal here is to really build a dynasty and
to create an empire that we can leave behind for Moses and for
Charlie and Mattie, for Dominic, and any other future members of
the family. But it starts with us.
>> Lily: Mm-hmm. >> Devon: And that can include
you. >> Lily: I mean, can you imagine
what Dad would say about all of this?
>> Devon: Oh, my gosh, that'd be a no-brainer for him.
There would be no one who would be more proud or happy.
>> Lily: Yeah, I mean, he'd ask us what took us so long with
that big smile of his. [ Laughter ]
>> Devon: And think about it. Dude, when we sign these papers,
this is gonna literally go down in our family's history books.
>> Lily: I mean, this will be our ancestors' wildest dreams.
>> Elena: It's amazing. >> Devon: Yeah.
>> Nate: I'm not sure where I'd fit in, really.
>> Devon: I mean, where would you want to fit in?
You're already making this jump to the corporate world.
You can blaze your path wherever you'd like.
>> Nate: It's a flattering offer.
I -- >> Lily: Well, look, we're not
blowing smoke. I mean, we want you because
you're bright, you have a wealth of knowledge, you know?
You bring a lot to the table. And we love you.
>> Nate: I'll have to think about it.
>> Devon: You have to think about it.
Okay. Elena, what do you feel about
this? >> Elena: Um...
I mean, I love the idea. I think it would be wonderful
for you all to work together as a family.
But I also think that Nate has to make up his own mind.
>> Lily: [ Laughs ] Very diplomatic of you.
I mean, look, no pressure, Nate, but I think we --
>> Nate: Listen, I applaud your enthusiasm, and I'm sure it's
the perfect move for you, but I'm not sure it's the right move
for me, okay? >> Elena: [ Clears throat ]
>> Nikki: Ashland, I would appreciate it if you would give
us some space. I'm sure you have a million
things you need to do. >> Victoria: Mother, you're
being a little rude and dismissive.
I mean, Ashland and I -- we're partners, just like you and Dad.
So if you have something to say, you can say it to both of
us. >> Nikki: Victoria, if you think
I share everything with your father, you are sorely mistaken.
Right now I need some privacy with my daughter.
Please. >> Ashland: Well, I'm sorry to
disappoint you, Nikki, but if Victoria wants me to stay, I'm
gonna stay. >> Nikki: Alright.
If that's the way you want to play it.
I'm done being polite. I am no longer asking you.
I am telling you to leave this office.
>> Adam: Victoria has made a colossal error.
I think we can all agree on that.
That doesn't mean that I'm trying to throw her off the
throne so that I can wear the crown, Nicholas.
>> Nick: All historical evidence to the contrary.
>> Adam: [ Scoffs ] I have a vested interest in this
company and the health and future of Newman/Locke because I
actually work for the company, unlike you.
And we can't hit pause on work because there's a family crisis.
Somebody needs to be here to keep their eye on the ball.
>> Victor: Boys, I want you to stop it now.
We'll take this one step at a time.
If any damage has been done to our business, we will deal with
it. Your sister's protection and
security is our priority. Is that clear?
[ Door opens ] Lauren.
>> Adam: We, um -- We're in the middle of a private meeting.
>> Lauren: Well, just consider me the next problem on your
agenda then. Victor, you have got to come
clean with me. What exactly do you know about
my husband?
>> Lauren: Have you heard from Michael since we last spoke?
>> Victor: I received a package from him yesterday.
>> Lauren: Which could have been sent days ago when he was safe.
So let me rephrase. Have you heard anything about
Michael? Because I'm aware that you have
people searching for him. >> Victor: How do you know that?
>> Lauren: It doesn't matter. The point is, you should have
shared that with me. Now I am asking you to tell me
everything. >> Victor: [ Breathes deeply ]
I have lost contact with Michael.
>> Lauren: [ Sighs heavily ] I knew that in my heart.
Okay, well, it's good that I went to Kevin.
>> Victor: What does Kevin have to do with this?
>> Lauren: When you refused to give me any information, I went
to him for help. I have filed a missing-persons
report with the GCPD, and they've contacted the Peruvian
authorities. >> Victor: Lauren, forget about
the GCPD, alright? I have my best people looking
for him right now, as we speak. We'll find him. Trust me.
>> Lauren: Trust you? Like Michael did?
And maybe I would have if you had given me any kind of
information when this fact-finding mission went off
the rails. >> Victor: I didn't want to
alarm you. And I thought we would find
Michael much more quickly. >> Lauren: But you didn't.
And you still said nothing. I don't even know why he was
sent to South America. And I suppose you two know more
than I do. You've been conspicuously
silent. I'd really love your take.
Are you privy to any information that you think I should have?
[ Sighs ] >> Nikki: Oh, my God, why can't
you do this one simple thing for me?
>> Ashland: This is a matter of respect.
You're showing none to Victoria or to me.
And it's not hard to imagine why you want me to leave.
>> Nikki: Can you really be this obtuse?
Not everything is about you, Ashland.
I'm not here because of you. It's a private family matter.
It's about Victor and me and our marriage.
>> Victoria: What happened? Mom? >> Nikki: Oh, we had a terrible
fight. The things that we said to each
other, the threats... Now I'm worried.
I-I-I don't know what to do because we both said things that
we can't take back. >> Victoria: Oh, I'm so sorry.
>> Nikki: Oh, no, I'm sorry to burden you with this.
You're dealing with so many other things.
But I didn't have anywhere else to turn.
>> Victoria: No, no, it's okay. I'm glad you came to me.
It's alright. We'll figure it out. I promise.
I need to speak with my mother alone.
>> Ashland: You sure about that? >> Victoria: Look at her.
I mean, she's obviously upset. And I don't want to stress her
out any more than she already is.
She's been battling enough. I don't want to add to it.
>> Ashland: Perhaps you're right.
>> Victoria: It's just gonna take a few minutes.
My mother is the strongest woman that I know, and I want to be
there for her. Do you understand?
>> Ashland: Yes. This is one of the things I
love about you. Even with someone who's caused
you so much consternation, your first instinct is to help.
>> Victoria: I want to support her.
>> Ashland: I understand. >> Victoria: Okay.
>> Ashland: Nikki... I truly wish you the best.
You're very fortunate to have such a loving and caring
daughter. >> Nikki: Thank you.
>> Ashland: I'll be back as soon as I can, and we'll pick up
where we left off, yeah? >> Victoria: Yeah.
>> Ashland: Okay. [ Door opens ]
>> Nick: Look, Lauren, I know how concerned you are about
Michael. >> Lauren: You have no idea.
>> Nick: I know my dad's gonna find him soon.
>> Adam: Look, Michael will come back with a hell of a story,
I'm sure. He knows how to handle himself.
>> Lauren: Why won't any of you just tell me what's going on?
>> Victor: Because I want to keep what Michael is working on
confidential. It has to do with
attorney/client privilege. >> Lauren: And you are the
client. You could tell me.
>> Victor: No, I cannot tell you.
And I'm sorry that what should have been a routine trip turned
into a dangerous situation for Michael, but I will remedy the
situation. I promise you.
>> Lauren: If only I could believe you.
[ Cellphone chimes ] >> Nick: Yeah, Adam and I need
to take care of that issue we were discussing earlier.
>> Victor: I will join you shortly, son.
>> Lauren: Does that have something to do with Michael?
>> Victor: [ Breathes deeply ] It does in a way, Lauren, yes.
Okay? But I honestly cannot tell you
what we're working on right now. He's on a very, very important
mission. But I promise you that I'll do
everything in my power to bring him back safely.
You have my word.
>> Nate: [ Sighs ] Forgive me for blowing up like
that. >> Devon: No, man.
Forgive us for offering you a cool job.
>> Lily: Well, no. We -- We shouldn't have
bombarded you. I'm sorry.
>> Nate: No, it's alright. Don't apologize.
This is good news. I couldn't be happier.
>> Lily: Well, I mean, I've seen you happier.
So, what's going on? Just tell us.
>> Nate: It's complicated. >> Lily: Well, I mean, what
isn't? I think the three of us can help
solve whatever problem it is. >> Nate: Thank you, but,
unfortunately, this is just the aftermath of making a bad
judgment call. >> Devon: Oh, man.
Good thing none of us have experience with that.
>> Lily: [ Chuckles ] Is there anything that we can
do? >> Nate: No.
I just need time to regroup. >> Devon: Yeah?
You want to get out? You want to go for a run or
something to clear your head? >> Lily: I could bore you with
some of the corporate conundrums I'm trying to tackle.
>> Devon: I got singers I'm thinking of signing.
You can help me listen to their demos.
>> Elena: See? We are all here for you,
whatever you need. >> Lily: Yeah.
You're stuck with us. >> Nate: Stop.
I just need to take care of some things.
>> Lily: Okay, well, the offer doesn't expire.
>> Nate: Good to know. >> Elena: Talk to you later.
>> Nate: Thank you. >> Lily: Uh, what was that?
What's going on? >> Devon: Is everything alright
with him? >> Elena: [ Sighs ]
It's not my place to talk about it.
>> Devon: Is it something serious?
>> Elena: What I can say is he's going to be okay and you
don't need to worry about him. >> Lily: I mean, was it the
wrong time to bring up the job offer?
>> Elena: No, no, no, no, no, no.
I think once he cools down, he'll appreciate it.
And I love that you want to invite him into the legacy that
you're creating. He's gonna need something to
latch onto. >> Nikki: Thank you so much.
>> Victoria: Mama, are you feeling better?
>> Nikki: I am, now that we're alone.
>> Victoria: So, tell me about this argument that you had with
Dad. I know you told Ashland that it
had nothing to do with him, but -- I'm sorry -- I find that
hard to believe, given what's happened the past few days.
>> Nikki: Yeah. Everybody has been so tense.
>> Victoria: Yes, because of the accusations that Dad makes
towards my husband. I hope you told him that he's
crossed the line and he needs to stop.
>> Nikki: Victoria, there is no doubt in my mind that your
father was right to investigate his suspicions.
>> Victoria: You didn't really have a fight with Dad, did you?
You lied to me. >> Nikki: And I'm very sorry
about that. I had to get Ashland out of the
room so we could speak freely. >> Victoria: There is nothing
that you can say to me that I haven't already heard!
>> Nikki: Victoria, listen to me.
He has been using you. He has been lying to you since
the day he claimed he was sick. >> Victoria: How far are you and
Dad willing to go? >> Victor: As far as is
necessary to show you exactly what Ashland has done.
>> Nick: And we're not leaving until you've seen all the
evidence. ♪♪
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