>> Nick: I wish we'd hear something.
>> Victor: Be patient, son.
>> Nick: [ Sighs ] I'm trying, Dad.
>> Victor: What happened to your sister last night must be
utterly devastating and traumatizing.
What Ashland Locke has done to your sister is going to take a
long time to get over. >> Nikki: Yes, your father is
right. It's important that we give her
this time to sort through her feelings, although I was really
hoping that I would hear from her assistant by now.
Let us know she's in the office. >> Nick: We don't know if she's
gonna go into work today. >> Nikki: Yes, she will.
she's a lot like your father in that regard.
Focusing on work has gotten her through many heartbreaks in the
past. >> Nick: We don't know if she
can use work as a distraction, you know, thanks to Ashland.
He is co-owner of Newman/Locke. He's co-CEO.
>> Victor: I will promise you that ain't gonna last very long.
We're gonna cut that bastard out of our family and out of the
family business. >> Nikki: In a way that protects
Victoria's dignity and privacy. >> Victor: Of course, that goes
without saying. [ Cellphone chimes ]
>> Nick: What's wrong?
>> Victor: My security team just saw Victoria at Crimson Lights,
and Ashland Locke has joined her.
>> Ashland: Victoria, I...
[ Chuckles ] I just thank God, I'm so
relieved I found you. I was...I was hoping that you
would come home last night so we could talk.
>> Victoria: Why? What would be the point?
You just declared that you weren't gonna try anymore to
save our marriage. >> Ashland: Words that I
regretted the moment I said them.
But I would think you already know that, assuming you read my
texts. >> Victoria: I did.
>> Ashland: But you didn't respond.
B-Because you believe what your family is saying about me.
>> Victoria: Well, what am I supposed to believe?
You've offered me no explanation, no defense
whatsoever. >> Ashland: I chose, in the
moment, to not dignify their insulting accusations, but I do
think I gave you something you could believe in.
I told you how much I love you, how much I need you.
And I'm sure you could see that came straight from my heart.
♪♪
>> Chance: [ Imitates engine ] Whoa! Here we go, Dom!
Off Daddy's arm, onto the couch, and [imitates engine]
Here it comes, the magical flying car coming in for a
landing. [ Imitates brakes squealing ]
[ Laughs ] Ahh, that's fun, huh, man?
You like that? Yeah?
I'll tell you what, man, by the time you're driving, there will
probably be flying cars. Yeah, how about that?
>> Abby: Wow, sounds very exciting.
Dominic has a lot of amazing things to look forward to.
>> Chance: Check it out, Dom. Mommy's coming to play with us.
Hey, Mommy. >> Abby: [ Laughs ]
Well, it looks like you guys are having so much fun.
Why don't I make a snack? >> Chance: Oh, boy, a snack.
What do you think, man? You ready to chow down?
"That's a big affirmative, Mommy."
>> Abby: [ Laughs ] Coming right up.
[ Laughs ] >> Chance: Here it comes.
We're off into the takeoff. It's flying through the air.
It's incredible. Here it comes.
[ Imitates engine ] >> Nick: Damn it, I bet you
Ashland is stalking her. >> Victor: Okay, we need to get
over there. >> Nick: Alright, let's go.
>> Nikki: Alright, wait a minute, wait a minute.
Before we go rushing over to her defense, let's think about this.
>> Nick: What is there to think about?
>> Nikki: As much as we hate the idea of Ashland being anywhere
near her, she's not in any danger.
She's in a public place. She can handle herself, and if
there is a problem, your man is standing by ready to intervene.
>> Nick: We don't know what her frame of mind is.
If she is vulnerable, Ashland will take advantage of that.
>> Nikki: I know, but if we go in there like the cavalry, she's
gonna resent it, and then Ashland will take advantage of
that. >> Victor: Son, just go over
there and check it out, please. >> Nikki: Alright, look,
whatever you do, please don't make a scene.
>> Nick: Don't worry, I'll finesse things.
>> Nikki: Thank you. >> Nick: And I promise you I'm
not gonna hit him, as much as I want to.
>> Nikki: Oh, good thinking.
>> Victor: [ Sighs ] >> Nikki: [ Sighs ]
>> Victoria: I heard every word
that you said. But what I saw in your eyes told
a different story. I saw fear.
And I saw desperation. Where was that coming from?
>> Ashland: I welcome the chance to discuss that with you, but...
not here, please. Can we just go home?
>> Victoria: Answer the question.
>> Billy: Give him hell, Vick.
>> Victoria: I have never seen
you run scared from my family before.
>> Ashland: I didn't run scared. I saw what your family was doing
to you with their constant harassment.
They were pouring poison into your mind, and there was nothing
I could do to fight it. I can't answer their questions
because I don't know yet who's setting me up.
>> Victoria: Is that really still your excuse, that you're
being framed? >> Ashland: Yeah!
Because I am. >> Victoria: Some unknown person
erased all evidence of your cancer records here in the US
and then bribed doctors in some clinic in Peru, and then linked
the payments to one of your divisions to make it look like
you were behind it? >> Ashland: Victoria, I have
made so many enemies over the years.
It could be any number of people, but without solid facts
to defend myself, how could you possibly expect me to stand up
against your parents, your brothers, your family, your
friends? [ Sighs ]
Not to mention -- was I supposed to isolate you from the people
who care about you the most? I couldn't do that.
That wasn't right. >> Victoria: Oh, so you did this
for my sake. >> Ashland: Yeah, it was a
difficult moment. My thinking was muddled, but,
yes, my instinct was to protect you.
It always is. And -- And I have no doubt that
you did see desperation in my eyes, because I was about to
lose the woman I love, the woman who has stood by me and fought
for me, even when we thought I had nothing to fight for.
It was one thing for you to stand by me fighting my cancer,
but for you to go to war with your entire family?
I couldn't ask you to do that. >> Victoria: So you're saying
that I'm the problem, because of my lack of faith in you.
>> Ashland: Exactly the opposite.
I don't blame you for being influenced by their doubts.
>> Victoria: This has nothing to do with anyone influencing
me. >> Ashland: O-- Okay.
That was a poor choice of words. I apologize.
Let me start again. I know better than anyone what a
strong-willed, independent woman you are.
But this so-called evidence against me would be too much for
anyone to ignore. >> Ashland: Now, I-I am
determined to find out who's setting me up and to show you
that I am still the man you fell in love with.
Who loves you with all his heart and soul.
>> Victoria: If you lied to me about being sick, then you don't
really love me.
>> Ashland: You said "if."
Is there still some part of you that trusts me enough to know
that I would never do anything like that to you?
>> Billy: No.
Victoria, do not let him get away with this.
>> Chance: Oh, it's coming down!
[ Groans ] I could hear my team inside.
And they were yelling. That hurt much worse than the
shrapnel in my leg, I'll tell you.
Some of the toughest people I know screaming for their lives.
I couldn't move. Felt pretty worthless.
After that, there was just silence.
And I knew what that meant. I got on my feet.
I looked for survivors, you know, calling out names, digging
through the rubble, but I got nothing.
The bastards that did it showed up looking for survivors, as
well. I played dead until they left...
surrounded by my friends' bodies, and I hid.
Why did I survive when they didn't?
Why me? [ Breathing heavily ]
[ Exhales sharply ]
>> Ashland: Thank you for taking
this time with me. You didn't have to.
I'm sure you'd rather be at the office right now, running our
company. >> Victoria: I know I can count
on my mom to handle things until I get in.
>> Ashland: Did you stay at the ranch last night?
>> Victoria: I needed time to think.
>> Billy: Stop, stop, stop. Victoria's talking to Ashland.
Do not interrupt them. I'm hoping she's about to throw
that hot cup of coffee in his face.
>> Nick: How much do you know? >> Billy: Everything.
She told me everything.
>> Abby: Snack time. >> Chance: Oh, boy.
Did you hear that, Dom? It's snack time.
I tell you what, you do not know how good you got it, man.
Your mom is the best. And she's beautiful -- look at
her. And fun, and she is a great
cook, I'll tell you what. >> Abby: Oh, yes, it takes great
culinary skill to put some cheese and crackers on a plate.
>> Chance: Well, she's also very kind and understanding and
patient. >> Abby: Hmm.
It sounds like you want something.
>> Chance: She's also very perceptive.
>> Abby: What do you need, Chance?
Whatever it is, all you have to do is ask.
>> Billy: I can't tell you how
pissed off I am that he screwed her over the way that he did.
Not that I'm surprised. I assume you're not either,
'cause we had his number from the beginning.
>> Nick: I hope that's not what you said to her.
>> Billy: Close. >> Nick: I bet that went over
well. >> Billy: Actually, she admitted
that we were right. She's mad at herself that she
fell for his garbage. >> Nick: He's the one she should
be mad at. >> Billy: She is.
Believe me, she is. Or...she was.
Thought she was gonna smack him when he first walked in.
Then he started giving her that stupid look that he's perfected,
all pained and sincere. Like he's the victim -- he's
done it his entire life. You think she'd see through it
by now. >> Ashland: I was up most of the
night, thinking about the terrible mistake I made.
It was wrong of me to walk out on you the way I did.
You are more than capable of making your own decisions, and
it's not my place to do that for you.
If you can't get past your doubts about me, I will
understand that. I will respect your wishes,
whatever they are. But if there is the slightest
chance that you're willing to wait for me until I can clear my
name...that would be a miracle.
>> Victoria: I think everything is going to work out.
>> Ashland: Do you mean that?
>> Victoria: I need to deal with my family.
>> Ashland: Let me go with you. I can --
>> Victoria: No, I'd like to do it alone.
>> Ashland: But -- But -- >> Victoria: I'll be fine.
>> Ashland: Okay. >> Victoria: I'll meet you
afterwards at Society.
>> Ashland: I'll be waiting. [ Sighs ]
This means the world to me.
You have no idea. >> Nick: What the hell?
>> Nikki: Oh, this waiting...
>> Victor: Believe me, I wish we
had heard something by now. >> Nikki: There's an executive
staff meeting in 10 minutes. I'll have to cover for Victoria
and Ashland. >> Victor: How are you gonna
explain their absence? >> Nikki: By being as vague as
possible. >> Victor: We have to keep it
quiet about what happened last night, okay?
Until that scum's out of the company, I don't want anyone to
know about it. >> Nikki: When Victoria's ready,
we will all sit down together and hammer out a strategy.
>> Victor: I think you're more worried about Victoria than
you're letting on. >> Nikki: Well, yes, of course
I'm worried. Ashland has lied to her before,
but never anything like this. This is a crushing betrayal,
and we saw how devastated she was when she finally admitted
what he had done. >> Victor: I think once the
shock wears off, she will want to be rid of that loser as much
as we do. >> Nikki: Well, don't expect
that to happen overnight. It's going to take a while for
her to get over this. I mean, this marriage was her
dream. Falling in love with Ashland was
effortless for her. He adored her -- or so she
thought. He told her everything that she
had longed to hear. Now all of that has been
shattered, along with her sense of judgment.
And this is even worse than when things ended with Billy.
I mean, God knows they tried to make that work so many times.
But she trusted A-- >> Victor: Hold on a second.
>> Nikki: What? >> Victor: Oh, my goodness.
>> Nikki: What? >> Victor: Nicholas is watching
Ashland and Victoria. Oh, my God.
And she just went into his arms. That bastard is manipulating
her. I'm gonna have to put a stop to
that. >> Nikki: [ Sighs ]
>> Victor: This is outrageous.
>> Ashland: Are you sure you
don't want me to go with you, face your family together?
>> Victoria: If you're asking me to trust you, then you have to
trust me. >> Ashland: You're right.
Of course you're right. You're always right.
[ Chuckles ] [ Sighs ]
You've been handling your family for a long time, long before I
came into the picture. You know best how to deal with
them. I just can't help wanting to
look out after you, to protect you.
It's instinctive. >> Victoria: But if you're
there, it's just gonna make everything more tense, and
there's nothing that you can say to my family that's gonna
convince them that you're innocent without proof, and --
and you don't have that yet. >> Ashland: But you know I'm not
gonna stop until I do have it. >> Victoria: Yes, I know.
I know that you're -- you're relentless.
>> Ashland: I was thinking I might never see that smile
again. >> Victoria: Never is an awfully
long time. >> Ashland: Still, it's all I'm
living for now. To make sure that you and I are
gonna be okay. That is everything.
Good luck.
>> Victoria: [ Sighs ] Thanks. >> Ashland: Not that you're
gonna need it.
>> Billy: What was that? >> Victoria: Have you been
spying on me this whole time? What is he doing here?
Did you call him? >> Nick: Absolutely not.
>> Billy: And we weren't spying on you, okay?
I was still here when he walked in, and I wanted to stick around
to make sure that you were okay. We didn't interrupt because we
were hoping we were gonna watch you kick his ass to the curb.
>> Nick: Instead it's all hugs and kisses?
You cannot be serious. >> Victoria: I don't have to
explain myself to either one of you.
>> Nick: Do not tell me you're gonna forgive this lying creep
again. >> Victoria: Okay, I won't.
>> Nick: Vick, come on. >> Victoria: Nicholas, why can
you not just trust me for once? I know what I'm doing.
And thank you for listening to me earlier and respecting me.
It meant a lot.
>> Nick: I don't like this at all.
>> Abby: Come, sit.
>> Chance: I can see you're upset.
>> Abby: I'm not upset. I'm just worried, and please
don't tell me that there isn't any reason to be.
>> Chance: Okay. Well, before you ask, yes, I am
still having panic attacks, nightmares, you know, the
disturbing thoughts. All that hasn't gone away just
yet. >> Abby: Yeah, I saw you
fighting through one a moment ago.
>> Chance: Yeah, but I'm okay. Really, things are getting
better, I promise. Sometimes it just -- it just
sneaks up on me, you know? Less often than before.
>> Abby: And I assume this is something that you shared with
your therapist? >> Chance: Yeah, yeah.
Dr. Huffman is, you know, helping me understand these a
little bit better, what's going on up here when they're
happening. He taught me some breathing
exercises, some relaxation techniques to help.
>> Abby: Good, I'm glad. >> Chance: But he also
recommended something else, and in order to follow through on
that, I'm really gonna need your support.
>> Abby: Of course, absolutely, yeah, I will support you any way
that I can. >> Chance: Well, you might want
to wait and hear what it is first, 'cause I have a feeling
you're not gonna like what he recommended.
>> Abby: Try me. >> Nick: What did Victoria say
to you before Ashland showed up? How did she seem?
>> Billy: I think you should go find your sister and ask her
yourself. >> Nick: I can't do that, Billy.
If I push it any more with her, it could really backfire.
>> Billy: Yeah, that's true. >> Nick: So when you talked to
her, what did she say? Was she making excuses for
Ashland? Was she trying to come up with
reasons to believe his story? >> Billy: No.
Not at all. She told me flat-out that he
lied about everything. She said she looked in his eyes
and knew that he was guilty. >> Nick: Thank God.
>> Billy: We also talked about him being potentially dangerous.
>> Nick: Are you serious? >> Billy: Yes, which is why I
don't understand what the hell just happened.
How does that conversation end with them being affectionate?
>> Nick: Well, think about it, he's still co-owner of
Newman/Locke. He is the co-CEO.
He's got all this leverage on her.
As much as we would've liked to have seen her go off on him,
maybe it's not her best move. >> Billy: [ Sighs ]
>> Victor: Where's Victoria? >> Nick: She's -- She's already
gone. >> Victor: You and I need to
talk in private. >> Billy: No, I'm good.
She told me about everything. >> Victor: Did she?
>> Billy: Which is why you should've teamed up with me in
the beginning. We could've stopped Ashland in
his tracks.
>> Victoria: [ Sighs ]
>> Victoria: Hi. It's me.
I need to see you right away.
>> "The Young and the Restless" will continue.
>> Chance: How was he? He go to sleep okay?
>> Abby: Yes, all that play time with Daddy wore him out.
[ Chuckles ] >> Chance: We're gonna have to
work on his stamina, huh? >> Abby: Yeah.
Okay, so I am all yours. Please tell me what Dr. Huffman
suggested to help you work through this.
>> Chance: Well...it's funny you phrase it that way, because he
thinks I should literally work through it.
He thinks I should go back to the police force.
>> Abby: Wow, okay. [ Chuckles ]
Well, that is the last thing I expected your therapist to say.
>> Chance: Why do you say that? >> Abby: I mean, didn't you tell
him about what happened when you went on the stakeout with Rey?
>> Chance: Yeah, of course. Of course I did.
I mean, we had a very detailed conversation about the whole
thing. >> Abby: And?
>> Chance: Well, we agreed that, at the time, I was expecting too
much of myself. And now I can approach it, you
know, differently. >> Abby: Okay, um...look, I know
that Dr. Huffman is a professional and I'm not trying
to second-guess what he said, but, I mean, it's just -- it's
really hard for me to fathom that he would want you to go
back to work, to put yourself under that kind of pressure when
you're not ready. >> Chance: He thinks I am ready.
>> Abby: But -- But clearly you haven't healed from the trauma
that you suffered in Spain -- the nightmares and the
flashbacks are proof of that. >> Chance: I think his idea is
that getting back to my normal routine and building up my
confidence in these certain situations, that's all gonna be
part of the healing process. But, listen, I understand if you
have reservations or concerns. And if you're uncomfortable with
it, that's fine. I don't have to do it.
[ Knock on door ] >> Nikki: Here I am.
I'm so glad you called. >> Victoria: How was the staff
meeting? >> Nikki: Oh, uneventful.
I just said that you and Ashland couldn't make it and let it go
at that. You seem tired, honey.
>> Victoria: I didn't sleep much.>> Nikki: I don't think any
of us did. >> Victoria: I'm sorry that I
didn't get back to you and your texts.
I turned my phone off. I just needed some time to
myself last night. >> Nikki: Oh, no, I'm glad that
you took it. How are you feeling now?
>> Victoria: Better. Where's Dad?
I would assume that he would be with you.
>> Nikki: Actually, he left to go find you.
>> Victoria: [ Scoffs ] I'm sure he knew exactly where
to find me. And don't deny that he had me
followed. I'm pretty sure I saw one of his
security team outside my hotel, and then Nicholas showed up at
Crimson Lights when I was there. Surprise, surprise.
>> Nikki: We didn't intend invade your privacy.
We just wanted to make sure you were alright.
>> Victoria: And that I wasn't with Ashland.
>> Nikki: Well, we didn't want him harassing you.
>> Victoria: After he made his dramatic announcement that he's
walking away from our marriage. >> Nikki: Oh, none of us put
much stock in that. >> Victoria: Well, you were
right. >> Nikki: What do you mean?
I know that you spoke to Ashland at the coffee house.
Did he admit to lying about being sick?
>> Victoria: No, no such luck. He insists still that he's being
set up and he's going to "prove his innocence."
>> Nikki: But you don't believe that.
>> Victoria: Mother, I'm only willing to get into this once.
Would you please call Nicholas and Dad and have them come back
here? And I'll tell you everything
that you need to know. >> Victor: Billy Boy, I'm not
interested in your opinion. >> Billy: Oh, that's too bad,
'cause if you were interested back in Tuscany, Victoria
wouldn't be in this situation, would she?
>> Nick: This isn't doing any good.
We all want the same thing here, and that is to get Victoria out
of this disaster of a marriage. >> Victor: Let me ask you, what
was she doing in Locke's arms? >> Nick: I don't know, Dad.
I asked her about it. >> Victor: Did she have any
explanation? >> Nick: None.
She just insisted that she knows what she's doing.
>> Billy: I talked to her before Ashland got here, and believe
me, she was furious with him. >> Nick: It's hard to know where
her head is. >> Victor: Excuse me.
Yes, darling. Is Victoria with you?
>> Nikki: Yes, she's back in the office, and she would like
to speak to all of us together. >> Victor: We'll be right over.
Let's go, son.
Did I ask you to come along? This is a family affair.
You stay out of it. >> Billy: My kids are part of
that family, so you damn well better believe that I'm gonna
protect their interests. >> Victor: Stay out of it,
Billy Boy. I'm warning you.
>> Nick: Dad, come on.
>> Abby: I'm not asking you to drop the idea of going back to
work. I want that for you.
I mean, that has always been the goal.
That is why I had encouraged therapy in the first place.
I just -- I need help understanding why Dr. Huffman is
taking this position. >> Chance: Okay, well, I'll do
my best to explain. >> Abby: Why does he think that
doing this now wouldn't be too much, too soon?
>> Chance: Abby, I'm in a better place.
I am. Yes, I am still struggling with
some things, I know. But when I went on that stakeout
with Rey -- first of all, that was a very impulsive decision.
I did not think that through at all.
And second, there were certain uncertainties, certain pressures
that have faded since then, right?
You know, Dominic was sick, and we didn't know why.
We weren't sure about sharing custody with Devon.
We didn't know how that was gonna go.
I mean, I had so much uncertainty on so many different
fronts. That's not the case now.
I feel good and I feel like I'm back on the right track.
>> Abby: Yeah. I do, too.
>> Chance: And look, I'm certain that this guy knows what he's
talking about. I trust him.
Getting mentally stronger, it's not about just sitting around
and waiting to get better, right?
It's like exercising a muscle -- you got to do a little bit at a
time and build yourself back up. >> Abby: Okay, so you're not
talking about throwing yourself back into work full force.
>> Chance: No. I will pace myself, I promise.
I will see how things go. And look, I know I'm gonna have
setbacks. I know there are gonna be days
that are worse than others. I am more equipped to handle all
that now. I am.
I understand that this is part of the process.
Failure is inevitable sometimes. Things go wrong, and people make
mistakes. It doesn't have to define you or
hold you back. >> Abby: Well, I can tell that
you put a great deal of thought into this.
And I would never want to be the one standing in your way.
>> Chance: Are you kidding me? That's not what you're doing.
I understand your concerns are out of love.
I do. But I'm confident that this is a
step I need to take. >> Abby: Then...so am I.
>> Chance: Thank you. Thank you for being the most
supportive partner a man could ask for, really.
>> Victoria: So at the staff
meeting, how did the division heads react to the new vacation
policy? >> Nikki: Oh, most were in
favor. The employees who have children
like the idea of being able to sync up their days off with the
school calendar. >> Victoria: I don't foresee
that being an issue, do you? >> Nikki: No, no, I think we
should implement it and see how things go, reassess it at the
end of the year. >> Victoria: Agreed.
[ Sighs ] What?
>> Nikki: I knew that work would be what brought you back to us,
and I'm so glad. But we shouldn't pretend that a
major upheaval hasn't just taken place.
>> Victoria: I'm not pretending. >> Nikki: No?
>> Victoria: No, I'm compartmentalizing.
>> Nikki: I see. >> Victoria: It's my strong
suit, okay? >> Nikki: Darling, no one is
questioning your strength. You don't have to prove yourself
to anybody. You were deceived -- we all
were. And the only one to blame for
that is Ashland. But we're your family and we
will stand by you. >> Victoria: Well, that's great,
Mom, but we might have different ideas of what that should look
like. >> Nikki: Meaning what?
[ Door opens ]
>> Victor: We've been very worried about you.
>> Victoria: I gave you good reason to worry by running off
the way that I did. I'm sorry about that.
[ Sighs ] I was just reacting to the bomb exploding, and...
But I wanted to reassure you that I am not falling apart,
and nor do I plan to.
>> Billy: Hey, Ashland. >> Ashland: Hello, Billy.
>> Billy: How's everything in your world?
>> Ashland: Fantastic. How are you?
>> Billy: I'm good. Good, thank you for asking.
Yeah, really loving my gig at Chancellor.
Most fulfilling job I've ever had, which I'm sure is annoying
to you since you tried to ruin my career.
>> Ashland: Oh, I was just hoping that you would learn a
lesson, that's all. And back the hell off.
Apparently you've done both, so good for you.
>> Billy: You always land on your feet, don't you?
Even though you lied, cheated, and stole your way into your
so-called accomplishments in life, including your name.
And even when you get caught, nothing sticks.
I wouldn't count on that continuing if I were you.
>> Ashland: [ Chuckles ] [ Sighs ]
>> Abby: Mmm.
[ Chuckles ] Unfortunately, I have to slow
this down. [ Scoffs ]
>> Chance: Should we -- Should we check on Dom first, yeah?
>> Abby: No, I have to get to Society.
I told the manager I'd go over some things with her.
>> Chance: Okay. Are you sure you want me to go
back to work? Right.
>> Abby: I love you. >> Chance: Alright.
[ Sighs ]
Hey, Rey. How you doing?
Excellent. Yeah. Well, listen, man, I was hoping
we could meet up. There's something I'd like to
talk to you about.
>> Ashland: You seem so delighted at the prospect of my
eventual downfall. Is that just wishful thinking
or do you know something I don't?
>> Billy: It's inevitable. >> Ashland: Based on?
>> Billy: You can only roll the dice so many times before it
comes up snake eyes. >> Ashland: Said the man with
the gambling problem. >> Billy: And you made the
mistake of marrying a woman as savvy as Victoria.
>> Ashland: I think it's the smartest thing I've ever done.
>> Billy: Well, I trust that sooner or later, she's gonna see
through you. And when she does, I would not
want to be standing in your $10,000 Italian shoes.
Thank you. >> Victor: To be frank with you,
I'm stunned that you're coping as well as you are.
I mean, the last few days must have been horrendously difficult
for you. >> Victoria: Stop it.
>> Nikki: Darling, please just hear him out.
>> Victor: Sweetheart, I think you're still in a state of
shock. What Ashland Locke has done to
you, basing your entire relationship on a lie.
>> Victoria: Daddy, don't patronize me.
I know exactly what I'm doing. >> Victor: I'm not patronizing
you. >> Nick: It's the same thing she
said to me right after I saw her kissing Ashland.
>> Nikki: What? You kissed him?
>> Victoria: Alright, listen up, all of you, because I'm only
gonna say this once. I intend to handle this how I
see fit, on my own, and you don't have to like it.
>> Victor: Sweetheart, excuse me, what has come over you?
How are you gonna handle Ashland Locke?
>> Victoria: I'm meeting him when I leave here, and I'm gonna
tell him that nothing has to change between us and that I
still love him.
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