1 00:00:04,471 --> 00:00:05,805 >> Summer: Daniel! 2 00:00:05,872 --> 00:00:06,639 Oh, my God! 3 00:00:06,706 --> 00:00:08,942 I am so glad that you are home! 4 00:00:09,008 --> 00:00:10,877 Oh, my gosh! 5 00:00:10,944 --> 00:00:13,046 It has been way too long. 6 00:00:13,113 --> 00:00:13,780 >> Daniel: Yeah. 7 00:00:13,847 --> 00:00:15,048 It's good to be back. 8 00:00:15,115 --> 00:00:17,117 I'm just excited that my high-powered executive sister 9 00:00:17,183 --> 00:00:19,786 had, you know, the time to fit me into her busy schedule. 10 00:00:19,853 --> 00:00:20,787 >> Summer: Very funny. 11 00:00:20,854 --> 00:00:22,956 You know that I will always make time for you. 12 00:00:23,022 --> 00:00:24,858 >> Daniel: You better. 13 00:00:24,924 --> 00:00:28,128 [ Sighs ] Seriously, though, I am 14 00:00:28,194 --> 00:00:31,097 so proud of everything you've managed to accomplish. 15 00:00:31,164 --> 00:00:32,665 >> Summer: It's not that big of a deal. 16 00:00:32,732 --> 00:00:36,903 I'm just lucky I get to do what I love. 17 00:00:36,970 --> 00:00:38,571 Enough about me, though. 18 00:00:38,638 --> 00:00:40,640 I want to hear about you. 19 00:00:40,707 --> 00:00:42,509 >> There's really not that much to tell. 20 00:00:42,575 --> 00:00:44,511 >> Summer: Come on. Mom's not here, so you can give me the 21 00:00:44,577 --> 00:00:45,812 real story. 22 00:00:45,879 --> 00:00:48,982 >> Daniel: I don't know what you're talking about. 23 00:00:49,048 --> 00:00:53,753 >> Summer: You are being very vague, brother dear. 24 00:00:53,820 --> 00:00:54,821 >> Daniel: Mm-hmm. 25 00:00:54,888 --> 00:00:57,056 >> Summer: First, you surprise mom for Thanksgiving, 26 00:00:57,123 --> 00:00:59,025 and now you're not telling us how long you're planning 27 00:00:59,092 --> 00:01:01,261 on staying in town? 28 00:01:01,327 --> 00:01:02,495 What is up with that? 29 00:01:02,562 --> 00:01:04,998 >> Daniel: Well, you know, if you're worried about us hanging 30 00:01:05,064 --> 00:01:07,333 out, don't be. 31 00:01:07,400 --> 00:01:10,236 Thinking about sticking around Genoa City for a little bit. 32 00:01:10,303 --> 00:01:11,237 >> Summer: That's great. 33 00:01:11,304 --> 00:01:12,372 >> Daniel: Mm-hmm. 34 00:01:12,439 --> 00:01:14,441 To that end, I actually have a meeting with Billy, Lily, 35 00:01:14,507 --> 00:01:15,542 and Devon. 36 00:01:15,608 --> 00:01:17,343 Pitching them something. 37 00:01:17,410 --> 00:01:20,313 >> Summer: You want to work with Chancellor-Winters? 38 00:01:20,380 --> 00:01:24,818 I wouldn't think that they would have much use for an artist. 39 00:01:24,884 --> 00:01:26,953 >> Daniel: Thinking of a new career. 40 00:01:27,020 --> 00:01:40,467 And it might just be a game-changer. 41 00:01:40,533 --> 00:01:41,134 >> Devon: Hey. 42 00:01:41,201 --> 00:01:41,768 >> Lily: Hey. 43 00:01:41,835 --> 00:01:42,669 >> Devon: Come on in. 44 00:01:42,735 --> 00:01:44,370 >> Lily: I brought your pie plate back. 45 00:01:44,437 --> 00:01:46,573 I devoured the leftovers this morning. 46 00:01:46,639 --> 00:01:47,307 >> Devon: You did? 47 00:01:47,373 --> 00:01:47,941 You ate it all? 48 00:01:48,007 --> 00:01:48,708 >> Lily: Oh, my God. 49 00:01:48,775 --> 00:01:49,676 It was so good. 50 00:01:49,742 --> 00:01:51,644 [ Both laugh ] Did you recover from your turkey 51 00:01:51,711 --> 00:01:52,779 stupor? 52 00:01:52,846 --> 00:01:54,147 >> Devon: Yes, I did, thank you. 53 00:01:54,214 --> 00:01:56,449 I'm well-rested and ready to get to work. 54 00:01:56,516 --> 00:01:57,717 >> Lily: Okay. 55 00:01:57,784 --> 00:01:59,919 Well, first, I want to chat. 56 00:01:59,986 --> 00:02:02,255 All right, I let it slide yesterday 'cause it was a 57 00:02:02,322 --> 00:02:05,825 holiday, but I could see how miserable you were. 58 00:02:05,892 --> 00:02:08,328 I mean, you didn't even break a smile when Moses 59 00:02:08,394 --> 00:02:10,029 video-called in from Sofia's. 60 00:02:10,096 --> 00:02:11,464 >> Devon: What are you talking about? 61 00:02:11,531 --> 00:02:12,198 I loved seeing him. 62 00:02:12,265 --> 00:02:13,233 >> Lily: No, I know you do. 63 00:02:13,299 --> 00:02:14,400 I know. 64 00:02:14,467 --> 00:02:16,870 But, I mean, clearly, there's more to this Amanda 65 00:02:16,936 --> 00:02:19,772 breakup story than you told me. 66 00:02:19,839 --> 00:02:20,340 Right? 67 00:02:20,406 --> 00:02:22,375 So, come on, open up. 68 00:02:22,442 --> 00:02:23,042 Talk to me. 69 00:02:23,109 --> 00:02:24,878 Maybe I can help in some way. 70 00:02:24,944 --> 00:02:25,812 >> Devon: You can't. 71 00:02:25,879 --> 00:02:27,647 There's nothing that can help the situation. 72 00:02:27,714 --> 00:02:28,915 >> Lily: Okay. 73 00:02:28,982 --> 00:02:30,617 Why don't you try me? 74 00:02:30,683 --> 00:02:31,584 >> Danny: Mm. 75 00:02:31,651 --> 00:02:36,055 You're not gonna want to hear this -- at all. 76 00:02:36,122 --> 00:02:38,291 Um... 77 00:02:38,358 --> 00:02:39,959 Okay, I'll tell you. 78 00:02:40,026 --> 00:02:43,196 Abby and I slept together. 79 00:02:46,833 --> 00:03:01,714 ♪♪ ♪♪ 80 00:03:01,781 --> 00:03:06,786 ♪♪ ♪♪ 81 00:03:06,853 --> 00:03:16,863 ♪♪ 82 00:03:21,234 --> 00:03:23,603 >> Nikki: Well, good morning. 83 00:03:23,670 --> 00:03:26,306 >> Talia: Nikki, Phyllis, good morning. 84 00:03:26,372 --> 00:03:28,775 I'm surprised you wanted to meet here. 85 00:03:28,841 --> 00:03:31,678 >> Nikki: Oh, well, my very creative grandson owns the 86 00:03:31,744 --> 00:03:32,912 joint. 87 00:03:32,979 --> 00:03:35,415 >> Phyllis: Yes, that, and there are some people in this town 88 00:03:35,481 --> 00:03:38,918 that aren't too thrilled about our continuing friendship. 89 00:03:38,985 --> 00:03:41,387 So, uh, we don't want to call ourselves out, you know? 90 00:03:41,454 --> 00:03:42,088 >> Talia: That's fine. 91 00:03:42,155 --> 00:03:43,623 I'm not insulted. 92 00:03:43,690 --> 00:03:45,925 Comes with the territory when you're an investigative 93 00:03:45,992 --> 00:03:47,427 journalist. 94 00:03:47,493 --> 00:03:49,495 So what was so urgent? 95 00:03:52,532 --> 00:04:00,807 >> Nikki: There's a new twist in the Diane Jenkins saga. 96 00:04:00,873 --> 00:04:01,808 >> Diane: May I come in? 97 00:04:01,874 --> 00:04:03,209 >> Jack: Please. 98 00:04:03,276 --> 00:04:06,679 If you're here to see Harrison or Kyle, they're not here. 99 00:04:06,746 --> 00:04:09,649 They're on a playdate with one of Harrison's friends. 100 00:04:09,716 --> 00:04:11,217 I don't know when they'll be back. 101 00:04:11,284 --> 00:04:13,486 >> Diane: Oh, well, I'm sorry I missed them, but I guess 102 00:04:13,553 --> 00:04:16,222 it gives me an opportunity to thank you. 103 00:04:16,289 --> 00:04:17,457 >> Jack: For what? 104 00:04:17,523 --> 00:04:20,259 >> Diane: Well, after far too many Thanksgivings spent alone, 105 00:04:20,326 --> 00:04:23,363 it was really special to be included in what was, 106 00:04:23,429 --> 00:04:28,301 for the most part, a wonderful holiday, moments with my family 107 00:04:28,368 --> 00:04:30,269 that I'll cherish forever. 108 00:04:30,336 --> 00:04:32,405 >> Jack: I know your being here meant a lot to Kyle and 109 00:04:32,472 --> 00:04:34,540 Harrison. 110 00:04:34,607 --> 00:04:37,043 >> Diane: I just hope you don't hold me responsible for Ashley's 111 00:04:37,110 --> 00:04:39,112 abrupt departure. 112 00:04:46,185 --> 00:04:47,387 >> Tucker: Hey. 113 00:04:47,453 --> 00:04:49,122 Oh, you look lovely this morning. 114 00:04:49,188 --> 00:04:51,524 >> Ashley: Thank you. 115 00:04:51,591 --> 00:04:52,625 >> Tucker: Oh. 116 00:04:52,692 --> 00:04:53,459 Yeah. 117 00:04:53,526 --> 00:04:56,796 It's a token of my affection. 118 00:04:56,863 --> 00:04:58,898 >> Ashley: Well, this isn't a date, so you can forget the 119 00:04:58,965 --> 00:05:02,268 flattery and everything. 120 00:05:02,335 --> 00:05:03,436 Let's get down to business. 121 00:05:03,503 --> 00:05:04,771 You know why I'm here. 122 00:05:04,837 --> 00:05:06,839 >> Tucker: Do I? 123 00:05:14,313 --> 00:05:15,114 >> Lily: Oh, my God. 124 00:05:15,181 --> 00:05:17,817 You and Abby were having an affair? 125 00:05:17,884 --> 00:05:20,153 >> Devon: No, it wasn't like that at all. 126 00:05:20,219 --> 00:05:23,289 It happened just once, but the timing couldn't have 127 00:05:23,356 --> 00:05:24,490 been any worse. 128 00:05:24,557 --> 00:05:26,359 >> Lily: What do you mean? 129 00:05:26,426 --> 00:05:29,095 >> Devon: I mean that Amanda walked in and caught us 130 00:05:29,162 --> 00:05:30,596 together. 131 00:05:30,663 --> 00:05:31,431 >> Lily: What? 132 00:05:31,497 --> 00:05:33,232 >> Devon: Yeah. 133 00:05:33,299 --> 00:05:36,135 >> Lily: Oh, my God. 134 00:05:36,202 --> 00:05:37,336 I mean, poor Amanda. 135 00:05:37,403 --> 00:05:40,339 It's like she was gone, dealing with this medical emergency 136 00:05:40,406 --> 00:05:42,375 with her mom for months. 137 00:05:42,442 --> 00:05:44,410 She comes home, thinking she's gonna have this 138 00:05:44,477 --> 00:05:47,647 romantic reunion with you, and walks in on you and Abby? 139 00:05:47,714 --> 00:05:49,882 >> Devon: If you're trying to make me feel better, you're 140 00:05:49,949 --> 00:05:50,683 doing a great job. 141 00:05:50,750 --> 00:05:52,051 >> Lily: No, look, I'm sorry, okay? 142 00:05:52,118 --> 00:05:53,152 I'm not. I'm not judging. 143 00:05:53,219 --> 00:05:54,687 I just... 144 00:05:54,754 --> 00:05:55,888 I mean, wow. 145 00:05:55,955 --> 00:05:59,358 She would have had every right to slap you or even trash this 146 00:05:59,425 --> 00:06:00,560 place. 147 00:06:00,626 --> 00:06:01,828 >> Devon: Oh, believe me, I know that, and I'm glad that she 148 00:06:01,894 --> 00:06:03,596 didn't. 149 00:06:03,663 --> 00:06:04,731 >> Lily: Wow. 150 00:06:04,797 --> 00:06:07,734 I mean, now I see why she had to leave town and resign so 151 00:06:07,800 --> 00:06:09,168 quickly. 152 00:06:09,235 --> 00:06:10,303 >> Devon: Yeah, so do I. 153 00:06:10,369 --> 00:06:13,039 She wanted to get the hell away from me. 154 00:06:13,106 --> 00:06:15,074 And I don't blame her. 155 00:06:15,141 --> 00:06:20,079 It's the second time I've cheated on her like this. 156 00:06:20,146 --> 00:06:23,516 All she's ever done is support me in this relationship. 157 00:06:23,583 --> 00:06:25,952 She supported me when I agreed to have a child with Abby 158 00:06:26,018 --> 00:06:27,186 and Chance. 159 00:06:27,253 --> 00:06:29,956 She even drew up the damn paperwork. 160 00:06:30,022 --> 00:06:32,058 And she had my back when I wanted to have a bigger role in 161 00:06:32,125 --> 00:06:37,630 Dominic's life, and this is how I repay her. 162 00:06:37,697 --> 00:06:38,965 >> Lily: Wow. 163 00:06:39,031 --> 00:06:39,899 Wait. What about Chance? 164 00:06:39,966 --> 00:06:41,167 Does he know? 165 00:06:41,234 --> 00:06:43,002 >> Devon: Yeah. Yeah, he knows. 166 00:06:43,069 --> 00:06:46,606 Because he was with Amanda when they walked in and caught us. 167 00:06:46,672 --> 00:06:49,842 >> Lily: [ Scoffs ] Devon, I mean, this is a 168 00:06:49,909 --> 00:06:51,043 disaster. 169 00:06:51,110 --> 00:06:52,078 >> Devon: I know. 170 00:06:52,145 --> 00:06:59,051 And Abby's pretty sure that their marriage is over. 171 00:06:59,118 --> 00:07:01,621 >> Lily: Wow. I mean... 172 00:07:01,687 --> 00:07:05,458 now I see why you've been so miserable. 173 00:07:05,525 --> 00:07:09,428 Look, I hate to ask, but, I mean, come on. 174 00:07:09,495 --> 00:07:11,531 What were you and Abby thinking? 175 00:07:11,597 --> 00:07:14,300 >> Devon: I don't -- We weren't thinking, obviously, 176 00:07:14,367 --> 00:07:15,568 Lily. 177 00:07:15,635 --> 00:07:17,303 She just came over to talk. 178 00:07:17,370 --> 00:07:20,072 We were both upset about things going on in our lives, 179 00:07:20,139 --> 00:07:22,308 and we turned to each other for support like we always do 180 00:07:22,375 --> 00:07:23,843 'cause we're friends. 181 00:07:23,910 --> 00:07:28,681 And...it just happened. 182 00:07:28,748 --> 00:07:30,483 And now there's nothing we can do about it. 183 00:07:30,550 --> 00:07:32,318 It's done, it's over with. 184 00:07:32,385 --> 00:07:34,053 Can't take it back. 185 00:07:34,120 --> 00:07:35,221 >> Jack: Now, hold on. 186 00:07:35,288 --> 00:07:38,224 I am not holding you responsible for Ashley leaving 187 00:07:38,291 --> 00:07:39,392 in the middle of the meal. 188 00:07:39,458 --> 00:07:42,528 Look, I understand her upset, but you are sharing 189 00:07:42,595 --> 00:07:45,031 your heartfelt feelings about your newfound place 190 00:07:45,097 --> 00:07:46,599 in the family. 191 00:07:46,666 --> 00:07:49,535 >> Diane: Well, I'm glad that my true feelings came across, at 192 00:07:49,602 --> 00:07:52,238 least to some people at the table. 193 00:07:52,305 --> 00:07:54,307 >> Jack: Unfortunately, I don't think Ashley's ever going to 194 00:07:54,373 --> 00:07:56,175 accept you as an Abbott. 195 00:07:56,242 --> 00:07:58,477 >> Diane: Well, her nasty attitude towards me I can live 196 00:07:58,544 --> 00:07:59,612 with. 197 00:07:59,679 --> 00:08:02,048 But it's her sheer determination to destroy me that's the 198 00:08:02,114 --> 00:08:03,249 problem. 199 00:08:03,316 --> 00:08:06,586 And now she's amassed this ruthless mini army behind her. 200 00:08:06,652 --> 00:08:09,622 She's got Nikki and Phyllis, that reporter, Talia Morgan, 201 00:08:09,689 --> 00:08:10,923 and Tucker. 202 00:08:10,990 --> 00:08:13,993 They have basically forced me to declare war to defend 203 00:08:14,060 --> 00:08:14,994 and protect myself. 204 00:08:15,061 --> 00:08:17,597 >> Jack: Let's be careful of the language we use. 205 00:08:17,663 --> 00:08:19,332 Saying it's war is pretty extreme. 206 00:08:19,398 --> 00:08:20,833 >> Diane: Yes, but it's accurate. 207 00:08:20,900 --> 00:08:24,871 And I am terrified of how you and Kyle might feel 208 00:08:24,937 --> 00:08:26,572 if things get ugly. 209 00:08:26,639 --> 00:08:28,207 >> Jack: This doesn't have to be a battle. 210 00:08:28,274 --> 00:08:32,945 Sometimes non-engagement is the best defense. 211 00:08:33,012 --> 00:08:35,848 Or is that out of your skill set? 212 00:08:35,915 --> 00:08:37,817 >> Ashley: I haven't changed my mind. 213 00:08:37,884 --> 00:08:39,785 Diane pushed me too far. 214 00:08:39,852 --> 00:08:41,954 And she had the nerve to insinuate her way into my 215 00:08:42,021 --> 00:08:42,955 family. 216 00:08:43,022 --> 00:08:46,125 She sat her butt down at the Abbott dinner table 217 00:08:46,192 --> 00:08:48,261 on Thanksgiving, no less. 218 00:08:48,327 --> 00:08:49,362 >> Tucker: The nerve. 219 00:08:49,428 --> 00:08:50,263 >> Ashley: Yeah. 220 00:08:50,329 --> 00:08:52,932 The nerve. 221 00:08:52,999 --> 00:08:54,967 I'm done. 222 00:08:55,034 --> 00:08:58,137 I am lowering the boom on her. 223 00:08:58,204 --> 00:08:59,839 >> Tucker: I hope you are successful. 224 00:08:59,906 --> 00:09:02,275 I feel like I've given you all the ammunition 225 00:09:02,341 --> 00:09:04,443 you could possibly need. 226 00:09:04,510 --> 00:09:10,716 But my involvement with Diane officially ends here. 227 00:09:10,783 --> 00:09:14,020 >> Nikki: All those years in L.A., we knew Diane was up to no 228 00:09:14,086 --> 00:09:14,587 good. 229 00:09:14,654 --> 00:09:15,788 >> Phyllis: Yeah, yeah. 230 00:09:15,855 --> 00:09:19,091 And then, when we heard -- or, found out, rather -- that she 231 00:09:19,158 --> 00:09:23,195 was moving money illegally for a known felon, Jeremy Stark, 232 00:09:23,262 --> 00:09:26,132 I mean, this was more than we could have even imagined. 233 00:09:26,198 --> 00:09:28,901 >> Nikki: Oh, she was aiding and abetting. 234 00:09:28,968 --> 00:09:32,905 And somehow, he got sent to prison, but she was never even 235 00:09:32,972 --> 00:09:33,606 arrested. 236 00:09:33,673 --> 00:09:34,573 >> Phyllis: Yeah, interesting. 237 00:09:34,640 --> 00:09:36,909 Without any scrutiny by the FBI. 238 00:09:36,976 --> 00:09:39,679 >> Nikki: We think that she may have cut a deal with the feds 239 00:09:39,745 --> 00:09:42,181 to send Stark to prison. 240 00:09:42,248 --> 00:09:43,950 >> Phyllis: What do you think of that? 241 00:09:44,016 --> 00:09:45,584 That's a good story. 242 00:09:45,651 --> 00:09:47,853 >> Talia: I'm still trying to persuade my publisher to get 243 00:09:47,920 --> 00:09:50,623 past his Diane Jenkins moratorium. 244 00:09:50,690 --> 00:09:55,394 And I definitely wouldn't risk my professional reputation 245 00:09:55,461 --> 00:09:58,431 by attempting a freelance article or pitching a book 246 00:09:58,497 --> 00:10:00,399 based on hearsay. 247 00:10:00,466 --> 00:10:03,336 So do either of you have any proof that Diane 248 00:10:03,402 --> 00:10:05,371 worked for Stark or the FBI? 249 00:10:05,438 --> 00:10:06,872 >> Phyllis: Well, we're working on that. 250 00:10:06,939 --> 00:10:08,941 >> Nikki: We were hoping that you would have your own 251 00:10:09,008 --> 00:10:11,310 resources to help us nail that down. 252 00:10:11,377 --> 00:10:12,311 >> Talia: I'm sorry, ladies. 253 00:10:12,378 --> 00:10:15,047 I don't like where you're taking things. 254 00:10:23,289 --> 00:10:26,492 >> Summer: So, what is this idea that could keep you in town for 255 00:10:26,559 --> 00:10:27,660 a while? 256 00:10:27,727 --> 00:10:29,562 >> Daniel: Yeah, it's just something that I've been working 257 00:10:29,628 --> 00:10:33,632 on that...I think could be really big. 258 00:10:33,699 --> 00:10:35,534 >> Summer: Bigger than coming to work with me at Marchetti? 259 00:10:35,601 --> 00:10:38,537 Because I was kind of thinking about offering you a position. 260 00:10:38,604 --> 00:10:41,774 >> Daniel: I really feel like this project is worth pursuing. 261 00:10:41,841 --> 00:10:44,310 Yeah, look, I just -- I don't want to talk about it 262 00:10:44,377 --> 00:10:44,877 too much. 263 00:10:44,944 --> 00:10:45,945 I don't want to jinx it. 264 00:10:46,012 --> 00:10:46,679 >> Summer: Okay. 265 00:10:46,746 --> 00:10:47,980 I won't press. 266 00:10:48,047 --> 00:10:50,349 But I really do think that we could use your talents 267 00:10:50,416 --> 00:10:55,154 at Marchetti -- if this other idea doesn't pan out. 268 00:10:55,221 --> 00:10:58,090 God, how amazing would it be for Harrison to grow up 269 00:10:58,157 --> 00:11:01,560 with his big cousin Lucy? 270 00:11:01,627 --> 00:11:02,728 >> Daniel: Right. 271 00:11:02,795 --> 00:11:06,265 Yeah, but, I mean, I told you that Heather and Lucy, 272 00:11:06,332 --> 00:11:09,201 they're in Portugal for the foreseeable future. 273 00:11:09,268 --> 00:11:12,972 >> Summer: Well, you are more than enough for now. 274 00:11:13,039 --> 00:11:15,908 I really cannot wait for you to meet Harrison. 275 00:11:15,975 --> 00:11:17,376 Look at us. 276 00:11:17,443 --> 00:11:19,845 Making Mom a grandma twice? 277 00:11:19,912 --> 00:11:20,846 >> Daniel: Oh. 278 00:11:20,913 --> 00:11:21,981 Yes. 279 00:11:22,048 --> 00:11:23,949 Doesn't that just sound like Mom? 280 00:11:24,016 --> 00:11:25,084 Hmm? 281 00:11:25,151 --> 00:11:27,153 Can you just picture her as a sweet little innocent old 282 00:11:27,219 --> 00:11:30,423 granny? 283 00:11:30,489 --> 00:11:35,061 [ Both laugh ] >> Phyllis: Um, Talia, I'm 284 00:11:35,127 --> 00:11:35,928 sorry. 285 00:11:35,995 --> 00:11:38,197 Uh, maybe you misunderstand. 286 00:11:38,264 --> 00:11:40,766 We're just trying to expose the truth here. 287 00:11:40,833 --> 00:11:45,171 I mean, Diane always has been a criminal. 288 00:11:45,237 --> 00:11:48,674 She's a criminal, and she needs to be stopped. 289 00:11:48,741 --> 00:11:52,278 >> Talia: I get that that's your endgame, but in my business, 290 00:11:52,344 --> 00:11:55,381 the ends don't justify the means. 291 00:11:55,448 --> 00:11:57,850 It's looking to me like all you're interested in now 292 00:11:57,917 --> 00:12:00,386 is hearsay, anything and everything 293 00:12:00,453 --> 00:12:01,987 that could hurt Diane. 294 00:12:02,054 --> 00:12:05,424 >> Nikki: Now, Talia, we cannot forget who this woman is, 295 00:12:05,491 --> 00:12:07,760 the crimes she committed and very well 296 00:12:07,827 --> 00:12:09,395 may still be committing. 297 00:12:09,462 --> 00:12:11,564 >> Talia: You've made your hatred of Diane more than clear, 298 00:12:11,630 --> 00:12:14,567 but, frankly, enough is enough. 299 00:12:14,633 --> 00:12:15,468 I'm sorry. 300 00:12:15,534 --> 00:12:18,204 I'm a journalist, not a hatchet woman. 301 00:12:18,270 --> 00:12:30,149 Unless you have something solid, please don't contact me again. 302 00:12:30,216 --> 00:12:33,352 >> Lily: I mean, is there any way that you can work things out 303 00:12:33,419 --> 00:12:36,222 with Amanda and find your way back to each other? 304 00:12:36,288 --> 00:12:37,790 >> Devon: No, Lily. 305 00:12:37,857 --> 00:12:40,025 She deserves a lot better than what I've done to her. 306 00:12:40,092 --> 00:12:42,928 >> Lily: Well, I mean, I don't disagree with you. 307 00:12:42,995 --> 00:12:44,964 But I thought you and Abby were always solidly 308 00:12:45,030 --> 00:12:45,931 in the friendzone. 309 00:12:45,998 --> 00:12:48,134 It's like, what, are you gonna be together now? 310 00:12:48,200 --> 00:12:49,969 >> Devon: No, she's trying to still work things out with 311 00:12:50,035 --> 00:12:52,071 Chance, so I don't see that happening. 312 00:12:52,138 --> 00:12:54,240 >> Lily: Okay. Then why don't you fly to Virginia and try to 313 00:12:54,306 --> 00:12:55,474 work things out with Amanda? 314 00:12:55,541 --> 00:12:57,109 >> Devon: Because she's made it very clear she doesn't want me 315 00:12:57,176 --> 00:12:59,745 to do that, and it wouldn't work even if I did. 316 00:12:59,812 --> 00:13:03,249 So, honestly, I don't even know how I feel 317 00:13:03,315 --> 00:13:06,452 about the whole situation, aside from the fact that I hate 318 00:13:06,519 --> 00:13:08,687 that I've hurt somebody that I care about 319 00:13:08,754 --> 00:13:12,558 and that I love, and that I've essentially ruined a marriage. 320 00:13:12,625 --> 00:13:15,227 It's now going to affect Dominic. 321 00:13:15,294 --> 00:13:16,929 >> Lily: Look, you can't just blame yourself. 322 00:13:16,996 --> 00:13:18,164 Abby played a part in this, too. 323 00:13:18,230 --> 00:13:20,332 >> Devon: Yeah. She was going through her own rough patch with 324 00:13:20,399 --> 00:13:21,467 Chance. 325 00:13:21,534 --> 00:13:23,469 >> Lily: Yeah, but still, I mean, it's not just your 326 00:13:23,536 --> 00:13:24,403 fault. 327 00:13:24,470 --> 00:13:25,838 She chose to handle it the way that she did. 328 00:13:25,905 --> 00:13:27,339 You're both responsible for this. 329 00:13:27,406 --> 00:13:28,874 >> Devon: Oh, I know. 330 00:13:28,941 --> 00:13:30,075 I'm well aware. 331 00:13:30,142 --> 00:13:34,280 I'm well aware We acted on impulse, 332 00:13:34,346 --> 00:13:38,484 and I just feel like I've lost my grip 333 00:13:38,551 --> 00:13:40,586 on how to maintain relationships in my life 334 00:13:40,653 --> 00:13:42,321 that actually matter to me. 335 00:13:45,991 --> 00:13:49,628 What's that look? 336 00:13:49,695 --> 00:13:51,063 >> Lily: I don't know. 337 00:13:51,130 --> 00:13:52,364 I just understand... 338 00:13:52,431 --> 00:13:56,769 how you feel about maintaining relationships. 339 00:13:56,835 --> 00:13:59,038 I feel like I'm losing my grip on my own relationship 340 00:13:59,104 --> 00:14:01,440 with Billy. 341 00:14:03,976 --> 00:14:06,212 >> Ashley: I can't believe that you're actually going to abandon 342 00:14:06,278 --> 00:14:07,580 me when I need you most. 343 00:14:07,646 --> 00:14:09,048 >> Tucker: I'm not abandoning you. 344 00:14:09,114 --> 00:14:11,951 I'm just letting you take the lead on all the Diane business. 345 00:14:12,017 --> 00:14:15,354 >> Ashley: I thought you were a take-charge kind of guy, Tucker. 346 00:14:15,421 --> 00:14:19,391 >> Tucker: I am, but I'm also a "delegate when someone else has 347 00:14:19,458 --> 00:14:23,295 more expertise" type of guy. 348 00:14:23,362 --> 00:14:25,698 >> Ashley: Then you do have more intimate knowledge where Diane's 349 00:14:25,764 --> 00:14:28,033 concerned, don't you? 350 00:14:28,100 --> 00:14:30,169 >> Tucker: But I think my feelings for her are not quite 351 00:14:30,236 --> 00:14:32,738 as passionate as yours are. 352 00:14:32,805 --> 00:14:36,775 I think you hate her more than I have hated anything 353 00:14:36,842 --> 00:14:38,244 or anyone in my entire life. 354 00:14:38,310 --> 00:14:41,280 >> Ashley: Please. I find that very hard to believe. 355 00:14:41,347 --> 00:14:44,650 And don't -- don't tell me this crap about how your time in the 356 00:14:44,717 --> 00:14:47,786 ashram gave you some kind of great love for humanity. 357 00:14:47,853 --> 00:14:49,855 >> Tucker: I have every confidence that you and your 358 00:14:49,922 --> 00:14:55,694 merry band of co-conspirators can handle things without me. 359 00:14:55,761 --> 00:14:59,164 And I'm still here for you in case...other needs should 360 00:14:59,231 --> 00:15:01,967 come up for you. 361 00:15:02,034 --> 00:15:04,036 >> Ashley: Yeah, well, I'm very disappointed 362 00:15:04,103 --> 00:15:06,739 because I was counting on you to help us make our next move 363 00:15:06,805 --> 00:15:09,141 regarding Jeremy Stark. 364 00:15:09,208 --> 00:15:12,378 Whatever happened to "Your goals are my goals"? 365 00:15:12,444 --> 00:15:13,245 Remember when you said that? 366 00:15:13,312 --> 00:15:17,182 Because it wasn't that long ago. 367 00:15:17,249 --> 00:15:19,151 >> Tucker: I -- I'm still on your side. 368 00:15:19,218 --> 00:15:23,455 It's just that my immediate goals have shifted a bit. 369 00:15:23,522 --> 00:15:25,257 >> Ashley: Uh-oh. 370 00:15:25,324 --> 00:15:28,627 What are you after? 371 00:15:28,694 --> 00:15:32,298 >> Diane: Jack, the last thing I want is war. 372 00:15:32,364 --> 00:15:36,268 But I think this situation is too far gone for inaction. 373 00:15:36,335 --> 00:15:39,471 Believe me, Jack, I would hate for things 374 00:15:39,538 --> 00:15:41,573 to get ugly for you and Kyle. 375 00:15:41,640 --> 00:15:43,676 But I'm not the one driving this, they are. 376 00:15:43,742 --> 00:15:46,145 >> Jack: No, believe me, I am upset with them, too, and I made 377 00:15:46,211 --> 00:15:49,181 that very clear to my sister. 378 00:15:49,248 --> 00:15:52,051 >> Diane: The scariest part is that I have tried to impress 379 00:15:52,117 --> 00:15:55,087 upon Ashley and Tucker just how ruthless and dangerous 380 00:15:55,154 --> 00:15:56,322 Jeremy Stark can be. 381 00:15:56,388 --> 00:15:59,458 I have warned them not to poke that bear. 382 00:15:59,525 --> 00:16:02,461 But now Ashley and her pals may provoke him simply 383 00:16:02,528 --> 00:16:04,663 to try to scare me away. 384 00:16:04,730 --> 00:16:08,300 They don't understand what kind of a monster Jeremy Stark is 385 00:16:08,367 --> 00:16:12,838 and how he can lash out in ways that no one can control. 386 00:16:18,510 --> 00:16:19,645 >> Diane: I am warning you, Jack. 387 00:16:19,712 --> 00:16:23,649 Ashley's little nasty trio has no idea of the hornet's nest 388 00:16:23,716 --> 00:16:24,750 they're kicking. 389 00:16:24,817 --> 00:16:27,553 And I would be remiss if I didn't try my hardest not to 390 00:16:27,619 --> 00:16:29,188 prevent some terrible outcome. 391 00:16:29,254 --> 00:16:31,690 >> Jack: Just how terrible are we talking here? 392 00:16:31,757 --> 00:16:34,827 >> Diane: I'm not exaggerating about how dangerous he is. 393 00:16:34,893 --> 00:16:37,930 I mean, Jeremy might have gone to jail for financial crimes, 394 00:16:37,996 --> 00:16:42,000 but he's alluded to many darker acts without confessing to them. 395 00:16:42,067 --> 00:16:43,235 >> Jack: Like what? 396 00:16:43,302 --> 00:16:45,137 >> Diane: [ Sighs ] Well, when we were together, he would make 397 00:16:45,204 --> 00:16:50,109 these offhanded remarks about how bad things happen to people 398 00:16:50,175 --> 00:16:51,343 who crossed him. 399 00:16:51,410 --> 00:16:52,978 >> Jack: Do you think it would make a difference if Ashley knew 400 00:16:53,045 --> 00:16:56,515 she wasn't dealing with just any white-collar criminal? 401 00:16:56,582 --> 00:16:58,016 >> Diane: No. I doubt it. 402 00:16:58,083 --> 00:17:01,653 Her hatred of me has clouded her judgment, so I need to be 403 00:17:01,720 --> 00:17:03,155 prepared for the worst. 404 00:17:03,222 --> 00:17:07,960 And I'd be willing to take this on myself if I had to, but it's 405 00:17:08,026 --> 00:17:10,429 the people that are closest to me that I'm worried about the 406 00:17:10,496 --> 00:17:11,597 most. 407 00:17:11,663 --> 00:17:13,632 >> Jack: What, you think he'd come after your family, that 408 00:17:13,699 --> 00:17:15,768 Kyle and Harrison could be targets? 409 00:17:15,834 --> 00:17:18,370 >> Diane: And maybe Summer and you. 410 00:17:18,437 --> 00:17:23,208 And Jeremy might still have the resources to attack Jabot. 411 00:17:23,275 --> 00:17:26,945 Ashley would be putting the whole family and the business at 412 00:17:27,012 --> 00:17:30,416 a huge risk if she reaches out to that man. 413 00:17:30,482 --> 00:17:33,952 >> Tucker: My focus has switched to supporting my son right now. 414 00:17:34,019 --> 00:17:36,188 >> Ashley: What's going on with Devon? 415 00:17:36,255 --> 00:17:39,158 >> Tucker: Oh, apparently Chancellor-Winters is in 416 00:17:39,224 --> 00:17:43,395 disarray 'cause the two COOs jumped ship or were fired. 417 00:17:43,462 --> 00:17:47,699 And since he has much more business experience than Lily, 418 00:17:47,766 --> 00:17:51,003 he's essentially running this big corporation by himself now. 419 00:17:51,069 --> 00:17:53,205 >> Ashley: I think you're kind of selling Lily short. 420 00:17:53,272 --> 00:17:56,008 So far, she's made a terrific CEO. 421 00:17:56,074 --> 00:17:58,677 I mean, she has Jill's complete support. 422 00:17:58,744 --> 00:18:01,647 >> Tucker: Nevertheless, I just feel like he needs my help. 423 00:18:01,713 --> 00:18:04,983 And I think it wouldn't be wise if I were engaged in some 424 00:18:05,050 --> 00:18:09,621 subterfuge against some, uh, just released federal criminal 425 00:18:09,688 --> 00:18:10,456 simultaneously. 426 00:18:10,522 --> 00:18:11,990 >> Ashley: Mm. 427 00:18:12,057 --> 00:18:13,692 Okay. 428 00:18:13,759 --> 00:18:17,329 Well, I get the whole parental drive, but, I mean, I think 429 00:18:17,396 --> 00:18:20,499 you're making a mistake by easing up on Diane. 430 00:18:20,566 --> 00:18:23,268 I mean, she did go to Jack. 431 00:18:23,335 --> 00:18:25,671 And she told him that, you know, you were going after Jabot. 432 00:18:25,737 --> 00:18:26,905 >> Tucker: Yes, I know. I know. 433 00:18:26,972 --> 00:18:28,040 I know. 434 00:18:28,106 --> 00:18:29,575 Jack showed up at my door to confront me about that very 435 00:18:29,641 --> 00:18:30,008 thing. 436 00:18:30,075 --> 00:18:30,776 >> Ashley: Ohh. 437 00:18:30,843 --> 00:18:34,379 Way to go, big brother. 438 00:18:34,446 --> 00:18:37,549 You do know that he wouldn't be the only Abbott that you'd have 439 00:18:37,616 --> 00:18:39,685 to contend with, right? 440 00:18:39,751 --> 00:18:41,854 >> Tucker: Yes. 441 00:18:41,920 --> 00:18:45,357 I'm sure you'll make a formidable opponent. 442 00:18:45,424 --> 00:18:49,161 >> Ashley: You're very blasé about this. 443 00:18:49,228 --> 00:18:52,598 Diane is your enemy, too. 444 00:18:52,664 --> 00:18:54,500 >> Tucker: Mm. 445 00:18:54,566 --> 00:18:57,669 >> Devon: So, what's Billy pulled this time? 446 00:18:57,736 --> 00:19:01,006 >> Lily: No, Billy hasn't pulled anything. 447 00:19:01,073 --> 00:19:04,409 It's just more like he's slipping away. 448 00:19:04,476 --> 00:19:06,612 >> Devon: Does it go hand in hand with him walking away from 449 00:19:06,678 --> 00:19:09,548 Chancellor-Winters? 450 00:19:09,615 --> 00:19:11,550 >> Lily: I don't know. 451 00:19:11,617 --> 00:19:15,521 I don't know how or why the distance is building between us. 452 00:19:15,587 --> 00:19:17,723 I mean, it's not like either one of us have done anything wrong, 453 00:19:17,789 --> 00:19:19,057 exactly. 454 00:19:19,124 --> 00:19:21,360 >> Devon: Well, something must have happened. 455 00:19:21,426 --> 00:19:25,063 >> Lily: All I remember is falling in love. 456 00:19:25,130 --> 00:19:29,001 You know, we worked so closely together, and it just felt so 457 00:19:29,067 --> 00:19:32,538 natural and -- and right. 458 00:19:32,604 --> 00:19:34,706 And now that the working relationship is gone, it's 459 00:19:34,773 --> 00:19:39,077 almost like the closeness is, too. 460 00:19:39,144 --> 00:19:41,713 I mean, he has a new focus now. 461 00:19:41,780 --> 00:19:45,684 I wake up in the morning, he's already gone, and it's just 462 00:19:45,751 --> 00:19:50,689 becoming clear that I'm not a part of it. 463 00:19:50,756 --> 00:19:52,691 >> Devon: I'm sorry. 464 00:19:52,758 --> 00:19:57,462 >> Lily: Well, thank you for not saying "I told you so." 465 00:19:57,529 --> 00:20:00,866 I know you warned me about him from the beginning. 466 00:20:00,933 --> 00:20:04,002 >> Devon: Yeah, but I would never say that to you. 467 00:20:04,069 --> 00:20:05,537 Especially not now. 468 00:20:05,604 --> 00:20:09,408 Who am I to say anything to anybody about relationships? 469 00:20:09,474 --> 00:20:13,278 >> Lily: I always take your words to heart. 470 00:20:13,345 --> 00:20:17,049 And I do listen to you, and I know that a lot of what you said 471 00:20:17,115 --> 00:20:21,320 has been true, but I'm not ready to give up, you know? 472 00:20:21,386 --> 00:20:24,256 I'm still gonna try to work on things. 473 00:20:24,323 --> 00:20:25,390 >> Devon: Well, that's good. 474 00:20:25,457 --> 00:20:28,226 That's exactly what you should do if it's what you want. 475 00:20:28,293 --> 00:20:30,395 I've only ever wanted you to be happy. 476 00:20:30,462 --> 00:20:35,801 So, if he does that for you, then you should always fight. 477 00:20:35,867 --> 00:20:38,670 Now, if he hurts you, though, I'm gonna -- 478 00:20:38,737 --> 00:20:41,740 [ Knock on door ] Yo, man, look who it is! 479 00:20:51,750 --> 00:20:52,818 Welcome back to town. 480 00:20:52,884 --> 00:20:53,919 >> Daniel: Aww, thanks. 481 00:20:53,986 --> 00:20:54,953 It's so good to see you. 482 00:20:55,020 --> 00:20:55,754 >> Devon: You too. 483 00:20:55,821 --> 00:20:56,388 >> Daniel: Lily. 484 00:20:56,455 --> 00:20:57,122 >> Lily: Hi. 485 00:20:57,189 --> 00:20:57,923 >> Daniel: Nice to see you again. 486 00:20:57,990 --> 00:20:58,724 >> Lily: You too. 487 00:20:58,790 --> 00:20:59,925 I hope you had a good Thanksgiving. 488 00:20:59,992 --> 00:21:00,626 >> Daniel: Oh, yeah. 489 00:21:00,692 --> 00:21:01,727 No, it was great. 490 00:21:01,793 --> 00:21:02,661 It was fantastic. 491 00:21:02,728 --> 00:21:04,630 I spent most of it with my mother in a club. 492 00:21:04,696 --> 00:21:05,297 >> Lily: Oh. 493 00:21:05,364 --> 00:21:06,231 >> Devon: That's very Phyllis. 494 00:21:06,298 --> 00:21:08,000 [ Laughter ] >> Daniel: But, look, now that 495 00:21:08,066 --> 00:21:10,435 the holiday is over, I'm very excited to be meeting with you 496 00:21:10,502 --> 00:21:11,637 guys. 497 00:21:11,703 --> 00:21:13,939 So, thank you for fitting me into your schedules so quickly. 498 00:21:14,006 --> 00:21:14,973 >> Devon: Yeah, absolutely. 499 00:21:15,040 --> 00:21:17,609 We're excited to hear about this big idea you have. 500 00:21:26,418 --> 00:21:29,554 >> "The Young and the Restless" will continue. 501 00:21:47,272 --> 00:21:48,807 >> Devon: By the way, thanks for agreeing to have the meeting 502 00:21:48,874 --> 00:21:49,975 here. 503 00:21:50,042 --> 00:21:52,744 We do have nice offices, I promise you, but Baby Dominic is 504 00:21:52,811 --> 00:21:53,645 being dropped off today. 505 00:21:53,712 --> 00:21:55,113 >> Daniel: Oh, that's right. 506 00:21:55,180 --> 00:21:57,482 I heard that you and Abby and Chance all have a kid together. 507 00:21:57,549 --> 00:21:59,284 That's got to be pretty incredible. 508 00:21:59,351 --> 00:22:01,053 I mean, you're gonna have to fill me in on all the details 509 00:22:01,119 --> 00:22:01,720 on how that happened. 510 00:22:01,787 --> 00:22:02,721 >> Devon: Yeah. 511 00:22:02,788 --> 00:22:04,690 >> Lily: Yeah, we'll save that for another time. 512 00:22:04,756 --> 00:22:08,627 So, tell us about your business idea. 513 00:22:08,694 --> 00:22:10,462 >> Daniel: Are we not gonna wait for Billy? 514 00:22:10,529 --> 00:22:11,563 >> Devon: No. 515 00:22:11,630 --> 00:22:13,031 He's not gonna be, uh -- He's not gonna be joining us. 516 00:22:13,098 --> 00:22:14,900 He actually left the company not too long ago. 517 00:22:14,966 --> 00:22:17,135 >> Lily: Yeah, so we'll just get started. 518 00:22:17,202 --> 00:22:20,472 So, what's your proposal? 519 00:22:20,539 --> 00:22:21,707 >> Daniel: Okay. 520 00:22:21,773 --> 00:22:27,179 Um, like I already explained to Lily, art is still very much a 521 00:22:27,245 --> 00:22:28,580 part of my being. 522 00:22:28,647 --> 00:22:31,316 It's just, I no longer have the passion to paint on commission 523 00:22:31,383 --> 00:22:33,385 or to do gallery shows. 524 00:22:33,452 --> 00:22:34,653 >> Devon: That's too bad. 525 00:22:34,720 --> 00:22:36,955 >> Daniel: Actually, it's a positive thing. 526 00:22:37,022 --> 00:22:39,257 I'm caught up in this new energy. 527 00:22:39,324 --> 00:22:42,260 It's like I feel like I want to put my talent towards something 528 00:22:42,327 --> 00:22:43,228 with a bigger payoff. 529 00:22:43,295 --> 00:22:45,430 And I'm not just talking financially. 530 00:22:45,497 --> 00:22:48,366 Like, I want to reach a much wider audience. 531 00:22:48,433 --> 00:22:51,970 You know, being a starving artist -- it was fine and fun 532 00:22:52,037 --> 00:22:55,107 when I was younger, but not anymore. 533 00:22:55,173 --> 00:22:56,041 >> Devon: Okay. 534 00:22:56,108 --> 00:22:57,309 So, what's your plan then? 535 00:22:57,375 --> 00:23:00,645 >> Daniel: A mega universe gaming platform. 536 00:23:00,712 --> 00:23:01,980 >> Devon: Wow. 537 00:23:02,047 --> 00:23:03,215 That sounds cool. 538 00:23:03,281 --> 00:23:06,017 We don't do gaming, though, at Chancellor-Winters. 539 00:23:06,084 --> 00:23:09,020 >> Lily: Well, I mean, we could. 540 00:23:09,087 --> 00:23:10,589 We talked about it in the past. 541 00:23:10,655 --> 00:23:12,958 And, actually, ChancComm had a gaming division before we were 542 00:23:13,024 --> 00:23:13,825 sold to Newman. 543 00:23:13,892 --> 00:23:14,926 >> Daniel: That's right. 544 00:23:14,993 --> 00:23:18,063 And that platform had 20 million daily active players. 545 00:23:18,130 --> 00:23:19,931 No reason why we couldn't get 50 million. 546 00:23:19,998 --> 00:23:21,633 >> Lily: No, no reason at all. 547 00:23:21,700 --> 00:23:22,834 >> Daniel: No, no, no reason. 548 00:23:22,901 --> 00:23:25,237 I mean, it only takes a massive new universe of intertwined 549 00:23:25,303 --> 00:23:29,207 games, crossover, playable, and non-playable characters, and an 550 00:23:29,274 --> 00:23:33,545 actual point to playing -- you know, not just to blow time, but 551 00:23:33,612 --> 00:23:37,682 to problem solve, to explore, to expand, to -- to grow. 552 00:23:37,749 --> 00:23:40,752 I mean, I'm talking about games where you could actually fight 553 00:23:40,819 --> 00:23:44,122 your fears or conquer self-doubt. 554 00:23:44,189 --> 00:23:48,160 We're talking about a universe, a universe where you will come 555 00:23:48,226 --> 00:23:50,996 out a better person than when you entered. 556 00:23:51,062 --> 00:23:54,633 >> Lily: [ Laughs ] I mean, is that possible with 557 00:23:54,699 --> 00:23:55,600 video games? 558 00:23:55,667 --> 00:23:57,536 >> Daniel: It is. It is. 559 00:23:57,602 --> 00:24:00,872 And if we partner on this, not only will we make money, but 560 00:24:00,939 --> 00:24:03,308 we'll actually put something useful and worthwhile out into 561 00:24:03,375 --> 00:24:05,177 the world at the same time. 562 00:24:05,243 --> 00:24:07,345 >> Devon: You really believe that, don't you? 563 00:24:07,412 --> 00:24:09,147 >> Daniel: Absolutely. I do. 564 00:24:09,214 --> 00:24:13,084 That's why I came here -- because I know that together 565 00:24:13,151 --> 00:24:14,986 we can make this happen. 566 00:24:19,457 --> 00:24:23,228 >> Jack: I admit your warnings are worrisome. 567 00:24:23,295 --> 00:24:24,796 Precautions have to be taken. 568 00:24:24,863 --> 00:24:28,266 We have to protect the family and the company above all. 569 00:24:28,333 --> 00:24:30,302 >> Diane: So, what are we going to do? 570 00:24:30,368 --> 00:24:32,637 >> Jack: Well, Ashley doesn't listen to me any more than she 571 00:24:32,704 --> 00:24:36,842 listens to you, and if she thinks it's not a real threat, 572 00:24:36,908 --> 00:24:38,810 then she's gonna do what she's gonna do. 573 00:24:38,877 --> 00:24:40,011 She always has. 574 00:24:40,078 --> 00:24:42,013 >> Diane: Yeah, and if I know Tucker, he's throwing gasoline 575 00:24:42,080 --> 00:24:43,949 on Ashley's fire and making things even worse. 576 00:24:44,015 --> 00:24:46,685 >> Jack: Well, that may be, but we have to focus on those who 577 00:24:46,751 --> 00:24:49,921 actually believe this is a real danger and want to do something 578 00:24:49,988 --> 00:24:51,089 about it. 579 00:24:51,156 --> 00:24:56,361 So Kyle has to be told everything, including Tucker's 580 00:24:56,428 --> 00:25:00,999 demand that you give him information on Jabot. 581 00:25:01,066 --> 00:25:02,667 >> Diane: You're right. 582 00:25:02,734 --> 00:25:03,668 You're right. 583 00:25:03,735 --> 00:25:06,504 But I would like to be the one to tell him. 584 00:25:06,571 --> 00:25:08,240 I-I was going to do it anyway. 585 00:25:08,306 --> 00:25:11,209 I just -- I just thought I would wait until after the holidays. 586 00:25:11,276 --> 00:25:13,144 >> Jack: He needs to know now. 587 00:25:13,211 --> 00:25:14,646 >> Diane: [ Sighs ] Alright. 588 00:25:14,713 --> 00:25:19,117 I will tell him today so that he can be on guard for potential 589 00:25:19,184 --> 00:25:20,018 attacks. 590 00:25:20,085 --> 00:25:22,587 I'm willing to do whatever it takes. 591 00:25:22,654 --> 00:25:26,324 This is about me trying to protect all of us from physical 592 00:25:26,391 --> 00:25:26,925 harm. 593 00:25:26,992 --> 00:25:27,926 >> Jack: Good. 594 00:25:27,993 --> 00:25:31,463 >> Diane: [ Sighs ] You know, it's also about my 595 00:25:31,529 --> 00:25:36,201 commitment to my son and my grandson. 596 00:25:36,268 --> 00:25:40,906 After reconnecting with Kyle and bonding with Harrison, if I ran 597 00:25:40,972 --> 00:25:44,242 away now, I mean, it would be heartbreaking for everyone 598 00:25:44,309 --> 00:25:45,377 involved. 599 00:25:45,443 --> 00:25:47,512 They would think that I care more about self-preservation 600 00:25:47,579 --> 00:25:50,482 than being with them. 601 00:25:50,548 --> 00:25:52,851 And that's not true. 602 00:25:52,918 --> 00:25:56,755 Not anymore. 603 00:25:56,821 --> 00:26:00,592 I will never abandon my family again. 604 00:26:00,659 --> 00:26:04,062 It's not an option. 605 00:26:04,129 --> 00:26:06,631 >> Tucker: Yeah, thank you for the warning about Diane. 606 00:26:06,698 --> 00:26:09,034 I'm not surprised that she would take sides against me, but I 607 00:26:09,100 --> 00:26:12,003 just don't see her as any kind of personal threat right now. 608 00:26:12,070 --> 00:26:14,272 >> Ashley: Oh, because you're so powerful? 609 00:26:14,339 --> 00:26:14,873 >> Tucker: No. 610 00:26:14,940 --> 00:26:17,175 Because she's so weak. 611 00:26:17,242 --> 00:26:23,648 I'm just sure that you and Nikki and Phyllis will send her 612 00:26:23,715 --> 00:26:25,083 packing very soon. 613 00:26:25,150 --> 00:26:28,620 You know, what I do find fascinating is how you're taking 614 00:26:28,687 --> 00:26:31,356 her accusation about me going after Jabot in such stride -- 615 00:26:31,423 --> 00:26:36,294 'cause Jack was, well, not nearly as blasé as you're being 616 00:26:36,361 --> 00:26:37,395 about it. 617 00:26:37,462 --> 00:26:39,364 >> Ashley: Well, that's because he believes her lies. 618 00:26:39,431 --> 00:26:44,302 He's bought her story that you asked Diane to get Jabot's 619 00:26:44,369 --> 00:26:46,237 financial information. 620 00:26:46,304 --> 00:26:49,341 >> Tucker: But you trust me about that. 621 00:26:49,407 --> 00:26:50,875 That's good. 622 00:26:50,942 --> 00:26:52,610 I'm gonna take that as a positive sign. 623 00:26:52,677 --> 00:26:54,579 >> Ashley: Oh, don't do that. 624 00:26:54,646 --> 00:26:59,351 See, what I was saying is that Diane is lashing out 625 00:26:59,417 --> 00:27:00,618 irrationally, you know? 626 00:27:00,685 --> 00:27:04,289 She's trying to lie her way out of everything, and I just don't 627 00:27:04,356 --> 00:27:06,791 see you being foolish, you know? 628 00:27:06,858 --> 00:27:09,761 You wouldn't be foolish and go after Jabot, not when you gave 629 00:27:09,828 --> 00:27:13,631 the company back to my family all those years ago, right? 630 00:27:13,698 --> 00:27:17,035 And I don't see you being stupid, right? 631 00:27:17,102 --> 00:27:18,737 Because, I mean, that would be so incredibly... 632 00:27:18,803 --> 00:27:19,938 >> Tucker: Stupid. Yes. 633 00:27:20,005 --> 00:27:22,440 >> Ashley: ...stupid of you to even try something like that. 634 00:27:22,507 --> 00:27:23,675 >> Tucker: Yes. 635 00:27:23,742 --> 00:27:26,077 >> Ashley: 'Cause you must know that there's no way in hell it 636 00:27:26,144 --> 00:27:27,212 could possibly happen. 637 00:27:27,278 --> 00:27:28,613 >> Tucker: No way in hell, no. 638 00:27:28,680 --> 00:27:29,881 >> Ashley: Right. 639 00:27:29,948 --> 00:27:33,785 >> Tucker: But despite the, uh, ironclad logic of that argument, 640 00:27:33,852 --> 00:27:36,821 your brother has decided to assume the worst in me. 641 00:27:36,888 --> 00:27:38,890 >> Ashley: Shucks. 642 00:27:38,957 --> 00:27:40,458 I guess you guys have history. 643 00:27:40,525 --> 00:27:42,827 >> Tucker: Yeah. That's true. 644 00:27:42,894 --> 00:27:47,399 I -- I expect nothing less from Jack. 645 00:27:47,465 --> 00:27:49,768 But you... 646 00:27:49,834 --> 00:27:52,971 You. 647 00:27:53,038 --> 00:27:55,073 I see you. 648 00:27:55,140 --> 00:27:59,844 No matter what you say, I sense -- 649 00:27:59,911 --> 00:28:01,212 No, actually, scratch that. 650 00:28:01,279 --> 00:28:07,218 I -- I truly believe that you're starting to come around about 651 00:28:07,285 --> 00:28:08,453 me. 652 00:28:08,520 --> 00:28:11,589 You're starting to realize that my intentions towards you are 653 00:28:11,656 --> 00:28:13,925 sincere, aren't you? 654 00:28:13,992 --> 00:28:15,460 Hmm? 655 00:28:15,527 --> 00:28:21,466 [ Plate scrapes ] You're close. 656 00:28:21,533 --> 00:28:27,806 You are shockingly close to giving me a second chance. 657 00:28:27,872 --> 00:28:35,080 And you just don't want to admit it, do you? 658 00:28:35,146 --> 00:28:37,148 [ Fork clatters ] 659 00:28:43,254 --> 00:28:47,358 >> Lily: I mean, it's a very interesting proposal. 660 00:28:47,425 --> 00:28:49,794 >> Daniel: So, are you saying Chancellor-Winters might be 661 00:28:49,861 --> 00:28:50,962 interested? 662 00:28:51,029 --> 00:28:52,097 >> Devon: Yeah, no, from a business standpoint, it makes a 663 00:28:52,163 --> 00:28:54,499 ton of sense just 'cause the gaming industry continues to 664 00:28:54,566 --> 00:28:56,401 blow up, especially with Gen Z. 665 00:28:56,468 --> 00:28:58,970 >> Lily: But what you are talking about is a huge 666 00:28:59,037 --> 00:28:59,737 undertaking. 667 00:28:59,804 --> 00:29:00,638 >> Devon: Yeah. 668 00:29:00,705 --> 00:29:02,073 It's not just an expansion. 669 00:29:02,140 --> 00:29:04,109 It's gonna take a lot of research and development 670 00:29:04,175 --> 00:29:05,343 and market analysis. 671 00:29:05,410 --> 00:29:06,277 >> Daniel: Mm-hmm. 672 00:29:06,344 --> 00:29:08,279 I'm gonna shoot you over some numbers. 673 00:29:08,346 --> 00:29:11,950 I want you to take a look at them when you've got some time. 674 00:29:12,016 --> 00:29:15,320 Now, listen, I'm telling you, with the infrastructure that you 675 00:29:15,386 --> 00:29:18,923 guys have, this is all doable. 676 00:29:18,990 --> 00:29:22,594 >> Lily: I mean, to be fair, Daniel, if we want to get into 677 00:29:22,660 --> 00:29:25,029 gaming, we could work with a company that's already 678 00:29:25,096 --> 00:29:27,198 established. 679 00:29:27,265 --> 00:29:28,633 >> Daniel: So, why me? 680 00:29:28,700 --> 00:29:31,035 >> Devon: Pretty much. 681 00:29:31,102 --> 00:29:34,239 >> Daniel: Because this is my sole focus. 682 00:29:34,305 --> 00:29:36,574 There isn't a single person out there that could possibly want 683 00:29:36,641 --> 00:29:37,775 this more than me. 684 00:29:37,842 --> 00:29:39,677 I even have a passion project rolled in. 685 00:29:39,744 --> 00:29:41,779 It's called "Finding Princess Louisa." 686 00:29:41,846 --> 00:29:43,815 >> Lily: Oh, that sounds fun. 687 00:29:43,882 --> 00:29:46,718 >> Daniel: The player will travel through this mythical, 688 00:29:46,784 --> 00:29:49,888 mystical landscape, and, uh, they'll be searching for the 689 00:29:49,954 --> 00:29:51,456 missing princess. 690 00:29:51,523 --> 00:29:54,592 I even patterned the fearless heroine after my daughter. 691 00:29:54,659 --> 00:29:55,560 >> Devon: Oh, wow. 692 00:29:55,627 --> 00:29:56,361 That's really cool. 693 00:29:56,427 --> 00:29:57,562 Does Lucy know? Has she seen it? 694 00:29:57,629 --> 00:29:59,230 >> Daniel: No, not yet. 695 00:29:59,297 --> 00:30:00,632 She will. She will. 696 00:30:00,698 --> 00:30:03,001 But, look, getting back to the business aspects of this, 697 00:30:03,067 --> 00:30:07,338 parents -- they are willing to spend a lot of money on products 698 00:30:07,405 --> 00:30:10,208 for their kids, especially if there's an educational component 699 00:30:10,275 --> 00:30:11,209 to it. 700 00:30:11,276 --> 00:30:13,945 >> Devon: Yeah, no, that's -- that's very true. 701 00:30:14,012 --> 00:30:17,815 But this is -- this is not a small step into the gaming 702 00:30:17,882 --> 00:30:18,516 world. 703 00:30:18,583 --> 00:30:19,551 This is -- It's not just a game. 704 00:30:19,617 --> 00:30:20,485 It's a platform. 705 00:30:20,552 --> 00:30:22,387 >> Daniel: Well, why think small? 706 00:30:22,453 --> 00:30:23,855 50 million daily players. 707 00:30:23,922 --> 00:30:26,457 I'm telling you, it can be done. 708 00:30:26,524 --> 00:30:27,458 >> Devon: Yeah. 709 00:30:27,525 --> 00:30:28,193 >> Lily: I don't know. 710 00:30:28,259 --> 00:30:29,961 I like it. 711 00:30:30,028 --> 00:30:31,496 I like it. It's smart. 712 00:30:31,563 --> 00:30:33,031 It's lucrative. 713 00:30:33,097 --> 00:30:35,466 And I think if it can help people, then it's worth doing 714 00:30:35,533 --> 00:30:36,734 it right. 715 00:30:36,801 --> 00:30:37,502 >> Daniel: Well, great. 716 00:30:37,569 --> 00:30:38,503 Fantastic. 717 00:30:38,570 --> 00:30:41,606 >> Lily: [ Laughs ] I mean, I'm excited for you. 718 00:30:41,673 --> 00:30:42,874 I'm excited for all of us. 719 00:30:42,941 --> 00:30:45,577 This could be a huge opportunity. 720 00:30:45,643 --> 00:30:49,080 Maybe, uh -- Maybe little Lucy is our little good luck charm. 721 00:30:49,147 --> 00:30:51,349 >> Devon: [ Chuckles ] >> Daniel: Yeah, she's more than 722 00:30:51,416 --> 00:30:52,483 that. 723 00:30:52,550 --> 00:30:54,686 I mean, I have my daughter to thank for turning me on to 724 00:30:54,752 --> 00:30:56,020 gaming. 725 00:30:56,087 --> 00:31:00,391 You know, it's given me a new direction and, um, a new 726 00:31:00,458 --> 00:31:03,995 purpose. 727 00:31:04,062 --> 00:31:06,831 >> Tucker: Hey, Audra, just checking in. 728 00:31:06,898 --> 00:31:08,733 Um, hope you're making progress. 729 00:31:08,800 --> 00:31:11,636 Things are coming to a head here, so I think it's time we 730 00:31:11,703 --> 00:31:13,404 make our move. 731 00:31:13,471 --> 00:31:15,840 See you later. 732 00:31:15,907 --> 00:31:22,180 [ Cellphone thuds ] >> Phyllis: She just walked out. 733 00:31:22,247 --> 00:31:23,915 I mean, we gave her gold. 734 00:31:23,982 --> 00:31:27,252 That would have been an amazing story, and she walked out on us. 735 00:31:27,318 --> 00:31:29,921 >> Nikki: I can't really blame her for leaving after you came 736 00:31:29,988 --> 00:31:30,855 on so strong. 737 00:31:30,922 --> 00:31:31,990 >> Phyllis: Me? 738 00:31:32,056 --> 00:31:33,057 I came on strong? 739 00:31:33,124 --> 00:31:35,493 I was trying to keep her around. 740 00:31:35,560 --> 00:31:37,929 Well, we just have to find another reporter, one who gets 741 00:31:37,996 --> 00:31:38,496 it. 742 00:31:38,563 --> 00:31:39,297 >> Nikki: I don't know. 743 00:31:39,364 --> 00:31:40,698 I don't know if that's a good idea. 744 00:31:40,765 --> 00:31:42,233 I mean, she had a point. 745 00:31:42,300 --> 00:31:46,337 Publishing a story without proof would be irresponsible, and it 746 00:31:46,404 --> 00:31:47,505 could backfire. 747 00:31:47,572 --> 00:31:51,309 Diane might start looking even more sympathetic than she 748 00:31:51,376 --> 00:31:53,444 already is, and she'll just say, "Mean people are telling lies 749 00:31:53,511 --> 00:31:54,012 about me." 750 00:31:54,078 --> 00:31:54,746 >> Phyllis: Yeah, yeah. 751 00:31:54,812 --> 00:31:55,713 You're right. You're right. 752 00:31:55,780 --> 00:31:58,283 That's what she does best. 753 00:31:58,349 --> 00:32:01,953 I can't believe that she has dodged every bullet that we have 754 00:32:02,020 --> 00:32:02,887 fired at her. 755 00:32:02,954 --> 00:32:04,322 Every single one. 756 00:32:04,389 --> 00:32:06,190 She is a master manipulator. 757 00:32:06,257 --> 00:32:09,060 >> Nikki: That woman is an affliction that cannot be wiped 758 00:32:09,127 --> 00:32:10,628 out no matter how hard we try. 759 00:32:10,695 --> 00:32:12,030 >> Phyllis: No. 760 00:32:12,096 --> 00:32:13,164 That's not true. 761 00:32:13,231 --> 00:32:15,099 She can be bested. 762 00:32:15,166 --> 00:32:17,135 >> Nikki: I'm beginning to lose confidence. 763 00:32:17,201 --> 00:32:20,238 >> Phyllis: Don't lose confidence. 764 00:32:20,305 --> 00:32:28,546 We need to take a more drastic measure. 765 00:32:28,613 --> 00:32:32,450 >> Diane: [ Voice breaking ] I will never make the same 766 00:32:32,517 --> 00:32:36,688 terrible mistake that I did before. 767 00:32:36,754 --> 00:32:41,192 Leaving Kyle was the most devastating thing that I could 768 00:32:41,259 --> 00:32:42,427 have done to him. 769 00:32:42,493 --> 00:32:46,497 I can -- I can see how much it cost him and how much pain that 770 00:32:46,564 --> 00:32:48,566 I put him through. 771 00:32:48,633 --> 00:32:53,371 Nothing and no one will ever pull me from my son or my 772 00:32:53,438 --> 00:32:56,441 grandson ever again. 773 00:32:56,507 --> 00:32:58,609 >> Jack: I understand. 774 00:32:58,676 --> 00:33:00,511 I feel the same way. 775 00:33:00,578 --> 00:33:05,416 Protecting Kyle and Harrison is my top priority, but someone 776 00:33:05,483 --> 00:33:06,984 has to protect you. 777 00:33:07,051 --> 00:33:11,322 >> Diane: [ Exhales sharply ] >> Jack: I hate to admit it, but 778 00:33:11,389 --> 00:33:12,023 you're right. 779 00:33:12,090 --> 00:33:15,026 Inaction is no longer an option. 780 00:33:15,093 --> 00:33:16,728 >> Diane: Well, I'm glad you see that now. 781 00:33:16,794 --> 00:33:18,863 >> Jack: Yeah, well, for the sake of your son and your 782 00:33:18,930 --> 00:33:23,868 grandson, I need you to rely on me to do everything I can to 783 00:33:23,935 --> 00:33:27,405 keep this from turning into a full-on battle. 784 00:33:27,472 --> 00:33:32,944 >> Diane: I have complete trust in you. 785 00:33:33,010 --> 00:33:37,815 Thank you for standing up for me. 786 00:33:37,882 --> 00:33:39,117 >> Jack: Hey. Hey. 787 00:33:39,183 --> 00:33:46,591 >> Diane: [ Sobbing ] [ Door slams ] 788 00:33:46,657 --> 00:33:48,659 [ Sniffles ] 789 00:33:53,064 --> 00:33:54,932 >> Daniel: I got to tell you, I knew coming back to Genoa City 790 00:33:54,999 --> 00:33:56,200 was gonna be the right decision. 791 00:33:56,267 --> 00:33:58,302 And this is gonna be an incredible opportunity. 792 00:33:58,369 --> 00:34:00,571 And I am so excited to start working with you guys. 793 00:34:00,638 --> 00:34:01,639 >> Devon: Yeah, so are we. 794 00:34:01,706 --> 00:34:03,040 We're excited to learn about this new universe you've 795 00:34:03,107 --> 00:34:03,841 created. 796 00:34:03,908 --> 00:34:05,176 >> Daniel: Oh, you're gonna love it. 797 00:34:05,243 --> 00:34:07,178 [ Laughter ] And the profits. 798 00:34:07,245 --> 00:34:08,246 >> Lily: Oh, we don't doubt it. 799 00:34:08,312 --> 00:34:09,414 >> Devon: Yeah. 800 00:34:09,480 --> 00:34:10,515 >> Lily: So, I guess you're sticking around town a little 801 00:34:10,581 --> 00:34:11,048 bit longer? 802 00:34:11,115 --> 00:34:12,116 >> Daniel: Yes, I am. 803 00:34:12,183 --> 00:34:14,051 I mean, thanks to you, I have a ton more work to do. 804 00:34:14,118 --> 00:34:15,920 Um, so, I should probably get to it. 805 00:34:15,987 --> 00:34:17,455 [ Laughter ] Good seeing you guys. 806 00:34:17,522 --> 00:34:18,556 >> Lily: Alright. See ya. 807 00:34:18,623 --> 00:34:19,957 >> Devon: Take it easy. 808 00:34:20,024 --> 00:34:21,359 >> Daniel: Yeah. Thanks, man. 809 00:34:21,426 --> 00:34:22,126 >> Devon: You got it. 810 00:34:22,193 --> 00:34:24,128 Good to see you, man. 811 00:34:24,195 --> 00:34:27,131 [ Door closes ] >> Devon: He made a great pitch, 812 00:34:27,198 --> 00:34:27,665 huh? 813 00:34:27,732 --> 00:34:29,700 >> Lily: Yeah, he did. 814 00:34:29,767 --> 00:34:31,669 Did he seem like himself to you? 815 00:34:31,736 --> 00:34:33,738 >> Devon: Yeah, he did. 816 00:34:33,805 --> 00:34:37,074 He's definitely passionate about this project, you know? 817 00:34:37,141 --> 00:34:38,910 He's clearly emotionally invested in it. 818 00:34:38,976 --> 00:34:40,978 >> Lily: Yeah, you're right. 819 00:34:41,045 --> 00:34:44,148 Maybe that's what happens when we get older -- things are more 820 00:34:44,215 --> 00:34:47,084 urgent when you know what's at stake. 821 00:34:47,151 --> 00:34:50,922 >> Nikki: What kind of drastic measure are you talking about? 822 00:34:50,988 --> 00:34:53,658 >> Phyllis: Mm, well, Jeremy Stark -- he was released 823 00:34:53,724 --> 00:34:55,092 from prison yesterday, right? 824 00:34:55,159 --> 00:34:57,895 >> Nikki: Yes, I am well aware of that. 825 00:34:57,962 --> 00:35:01,165 Aren't you the least bit concerned about making contact 826 00:35:01,232 --> 00:35:03,034 with a hardened criminal? 827 00:35:03,100 --> 00:35:04,669 >> Phyllis: We're not in danger. 828 00:35:04,735 --> 00:35:05,837 Only Diane is. 829 00:35:05,903 --> 00:35:08,739 >> Nikki: We're not out to put her in any physical danger, 830 00:35:08,806 --> 00:35:10,208 either. 831 00:35:10,274 --> 00:35:12,743 >> Phyllis: Okay. 832 00:35:12,810 --> 00:35:16,747 Listen, just the threat of Jeremy Stark being in town is 833 00:35:16,814 --> 00:35:20,084 enough to send Diane packing and going somewhere else and 834 00:35:20,151 --> 00:35:22,854 creating a fake identity or whatever she does. 835 00:35:22,920 --> 00:35:23,621 Who cares? 836 00:35:23,688 --> 00:35:27,358 We're running out of options. 837 00:35:27,425 --> 00:35:36,968 It's time we got in touch with Diane's ex. 838 00:35:37,034 --> 00:35:40,938 >> Diane: Thanks for your support, Jack, but I should get 839 00:35:41,005 --> 00:35:42,039 going. 840 00:35:52,817 --> 00:35:56,220 >> Ashley: How in the world did you become so completely 841 00:35:56,287 --> 00:35:58,422 irrational where that woman is concerned? 842 00:35:58,489 --> 00:35:59,857 >> Jack: I could say the same thing to you. 843 00:35:59,924 --> 00:36:02,927 When did Tucker McCall's words suddenly become gospel? 844 00:36:02,994 --> 00:36:04,896 >> Ashley: There's a big difference, Jack. 845 00:36:04,962 --> 00:36:07,765 When it comes to Tucker and me, I'm not the one being played. 846 00:36:07,832 --> 00:36:09,567 >> Jack: You've taken it too far, Ashley. 847 00:36:09,634 --> 00:36:12,303 My family is now in potential danger. 848 00:36:12,370 --> 00:36:13,404 >> Ashley: You are in danger! 849 00:36:13,471 --> 00:36:18,509 You are in danger right now, succumbing to Diane again! 850 00:36:18,576 --> 00:36:21,445 >> Jack: You go to war with Diane, you're going to war with 851 00:36:21,512 --> 00:36:22,146 me. 852 00:36:22,213 --> 00:36:24,215 Is that what you want? 853 00:36:37,929 --> 00:36:40,865 ♪♪ 854 00:36:40,932 --> 00:36:43,868 -- Captions by VITAC -- www.vitac.com 855 00:36:43,935 --> 00:36:46,871 Captioning Provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, 856 00:36:46,938 --> 00:36:49,874 Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. 857 00:36:49,941 --> 00:36:55,179 ♪♪ >> Join us again for 858 00:36:55,246 --> 00:36:57,748 "The Young and the Restless."