>> Jack: Something troubling you?
>> Ashley: Why would you ask me that?
>> Jack: I'm very familiar with that look.
>> Ashley: Why are you talking to me?
I thought after our last conversation, you washed your
hands of me. >> Jack: I won't pretend that
I'm not still furious at you for being part of that unholy
trinity that drove Diane out of town.
I'm not sure what I walked in on here, but I'd like to think that
what you're feeling right now has something to do with regret.
>> Ashley: No. Not even a little bit.
>> Tucker: Sharon. Hey. I have been in here so many
times since I moved back to town.
How is it that I have not seen you?
>> Sharon: I guess I've just been lucky.
>> Tucker: [ Laughs ] I guess my coffee's gonna come
with a little spice today, is it?
>> Sharon: I've heard that you picked up right where you left
off -- crashing Summer and Kyle's vow renewal, circling all
of the Genoa City businesses like a vulture.
>> Tucker: Whereas your ambitions seem to have grown
considerably more modest since you and I were running Newman
together. >> Sharon: Oh, you mean back
when you manipulated me into being your puppet?
>> Tucker: Ah, don't sell yourself short.
You had a great mind for business.
Seems a shame to waste it on finding the best deal for sugar
packets. >> Sharon: Well, it is very
satisfying work, for your information, running a place
that serves the community. I have created a space that
everyone feels welcome in, including you.
>> Tucker: I know. I love it here.
It was the perfect spot for me and Ashley to warm up yesterday.
>> Sharon: Don't tell me you're gonna suck her back in again.
>> Elena: Nate! [ Laughs ]
>> Nate: It is so good to see you.
>> Elena: Ah, you scared me. You're back from L.A.
When did you get here? >> Nate: Uh, just got home a
couple of minutes ago. I tried calling you.
>> Elena: Ugh, it was nonstop at Memorial.
Every emergency you can imagine. But it was actually a good thing
because I didn't have to think about how much I missed you.
How was your trip? >> Nate: It was amazing.
I met so many great people. They were giving me the star
treatment everywhere Victoria and I went.
>> Elena: As they should. You are the brand-new CEO of
Newman Media. >> Nate: It was amazing, you
know, walking into all those meetings, having the faith and
trust of all these movers and shakers.
Everyone -- and I mean everyone -- at Newman's
Los Angeles office was so welcoming.
>> Elena: That must be so reassuring.
You are in the right place doing the right thing.
>> Nate: It was incredible. So much to do and so little
time. >> Elena: Ah.
I wish I could have been there to see it.
>> Nate: Next time. I couldn't wait to get back and
tell you all about it. >> Elena: Oh!
What happened with the meeting with the K-pop star?
>> Nate: Victoria likes him, but whether we can make a
collaboration happen remains to be seen.
>> Elena: Well, if anyone can do it, it is my brilliant
boyfriend. >> Nate: [ Chuckles ]
This all feels so natural, like I finally found where I'm
supposed to be, where my ideas are heard and respected.
I'm gonna pretend like I didn't see that yawn.
>> Elena: I'm sorry, but I am glad that you're back.
>> Nate: You'd better be. >> Elena: I was recording
episodes for the podcast to complete my obligations with
Chancellor-Winters earlier, and then I spent all night covering
for Dr. Faulkner. And as much as I want to hear
more, can it wait? >> Nate: Of course.
I remember how exhausting those shifts at the hospital can be.
>> Elena: Thank you for understanding.
And you can tell me all about the rest of your trip as soon as
I wake up. >> Nate: Sweet dreams.
>> Elena: Love you. >> Nate: Love you, too.
>> Elena: Ah. >> Nate: [ Breathes deeply ]
♪♪ ♪♪
>> Summer: Hey. There you are. Can I talk to you for a second?
>> Kyle: Um, do you mi-- >> Summer: Oh.
Is there something more important than conferring with
your creative director? >> Kyle: Of course not.
I'm just focused on tying up loose ends so I can send
everyone home early for the holidays.
>> Summer: Oh, so you're gonna be the boss with the heart of
gold? >> Kyle: This is how I'm
building employee loyalty. >> Summer: [ Chuckles ] Well,
I agree with your strategy, but this is something that we need
to discuss right away.
[ Knock on door ] >> Victoria: Come in.
>> Billy: I knew I would find you here.
You always work double time over the holidays to give your
undivided attention to the kids. >> Victoria: Yeah.
Well, the work of a CEO/mom is never done.
That being said, it's obvious that you are interrupting me
right now. So, is everything okay?
>> Billy: Everything is fine, yes, but I want to give you a
heads-up. Chelsea bought Johnny a
Christmas gift. >> Victoria: Oh, did she?
>> Billy: She did, and I'd like you to hear me out before you
make a decision. >> Victoria: No. I already have.
It's out of the question.
>> Billy: So, you're not even
willing to consider this? >> Victoria: Look, I'm sure that
Chelsea's intentions are good, and I support her efforts to
heal herself, but requesting to spend Christmas with our son --
I'm sorry. It's just -- It's going too far, Billy.
>> Billy: She's not trying to finagle an invitation.
>> Victoria: Okay, well, then what does she want from us?
>> Billy: She wants to give me a gift, and then you and I can
decide on when we give it to Johnny.
>> Victoria: Well, bravo for her for going through the proper
channels, but I still don't think it's a good idea.
You remember what happened the last time she tried to give him
something. You didn't accept the baby
blanket in the way that she wanted, and I believe that that
started her spiral. >> Billy: Well, it wasn't, okay?
It wasn't one thing. >> Victoria: Well, I don't doubt
that it was a contributing factor, and I worry that --
that her desire to give him something else is a sign that
she's regressing. >> Billy: I think you're --
you're blowing this out of proportion a little bit, okay?
Our son is showing interest in spending more time with Chelsea,
and it would be wrong for us to get in the way of that.
>> Victoria: Well, we are his parents.
It's our job to set boundaries and limits.
>> Billy: Yeah. You're right. You have a point there.
Maybe you and I shouldn't be the ones to give Johnny the gift.
>> Victoria: Thank you, Billy. I appreciate you listening to
reason. >> Billy: Chelsea should be the
one to give it to him.
>> Nate: [ Clears throat ] >> Audra: Mm.
If isn't Newman's most recent executive hire.
>> Nate: Audra Charles. It's been a long time.
>> Audra: Too long. I have fond memories of our
dinners when I first got to town.
>> Nate: So much has changed since then.
>> Audra: I'm dying to hear the details.
>> Nate: Let's just say it's a whole new world over there.
>> Audra: I have a tremendous idea.
We can pick up where we left off, and you can fill me in on
everything you've been up to. >> Nate: [ Chuckles ]
>> Tucker: Ah, thank you. Yeah, uh, Ashley and I have been
getting reacquainted. [ Sniffs ]
At first, she was as wary of me as you are, but I think I'm
winning her over. >> Sharon: And how on earth have
you managed to do that? >> Tucker: Uh, it hasn't been
easy. I've convinced her that I'm a
changed man. >> Sharon: Oh. Are you?
>> Tucker: [ Chuckling ] Yeah. I had a near-death experience
recently, and, uh, it made me reevaluate my priorities.
And so now I'm concentrating on those people who matter the most
to me -- Ashley, Devon, Dominic. >> Sharon: Hmm.
Somehow I just don't find that completely plausible.
>> Tucker: Based on what? >> Sharon: Well, a few years ago
I got my degree in psychology, and I actually...
>> Tucker: Did you really? >> Sharon: ...work as a
therapist now. Yeah, and it's given me very
good insight into people. >> Tucker: Analyze me.
Come on. Let's -- Let's hear it. I think it's gonna be
challenging for you. >> Sharon: I don't think that
you are as complicated as you think you are.
>> Tucker: Mm. >> Sharon: You think you're the
smartest one around, and that's why you believe that we're all
gonna buy what you're selling. >> Tucker: Well, my car crash is
a matter of public record. You could just look that up
yourself. >> Sharon: Well, I don't think
you're lying about that, but real, long-lasting change --
that usually doesn't come in an instant, from one traumatic
experience. It takes work, Tucker.
>> Tucker: I've done the work. I spent a little time in an
ashram. >> Sharon: Ooh!
Well, I bet that impressed Ashley.
>> Tucker: Not really. [ Laughs ]
But I'm showing her that she's my priority now, and I'm gonna
make her dreams come true. >> Sharon: Based on everything
you've said, sounds more like you're hoping that she will help
you make your dreams come true.
>> Jack: Then you are wholly unrepentant about driving Diane
out of town. >> Ashley: You are the one that
should be repentant because of your actions.
It was harmful and irresponsible to let Diane back into our
lives. >> Jack: Oh, Ash.
>> Ashley: When are you gonna get it through your head, Jack?
She's playing you. >> Jack: She is not.
She was in real danger. She had to leave.
>> Ashley: Did she really? >> Jack: I don't get why it's so
hard for you to understand she would be legitimately afraid of
a convicted felon who came to town looking for her.
>> Ashley: Would you just stop, please?
I'm not naive. Quite the coincidence, isn't it,
that Kyle left town on business the same day his mother leaves
for parts unknown? >> Jack: Don't assume the two
are connected. >> Ashley: All Diane kept saying
since she came back to Genoa City is how she regretted
not having more time with Kyle. So, why would she leave without
saying goodbye? Didn't make sense to me...
until I started thinking, "Well, maybe there wasn't a long,
emotional goodbye because she didn't really leave."
Is that what you're doing, Jack? You're riding to Diane's rescue,
ready to save the day again?
>> Jack: Before you start accusing me of having a savior
complex, how about you take a deep breath and consider the
possibility that Diane was so frightened of Jeremy Stark that
she left town? Not out of just fear for
herself. >> Ashley: Right.
>> Jack: She didn't want to put Kyle and his family in danger.
>> Ashley: Okay. You just keep making excuses for
her because she's got you wrapped around her little
finger, right? >> Jack: Instead of worrying
about me, how about taking responsibility for going too
far? You did the wrong thing.
Admit you were wrong and apologize.
>> Ashley: Except I'm not wrong. Diane has created this sweet
little cocoon for her three favorite boys -- you and Kyle
and Harrison -- where she is loved and supported and
protected. She's not gonna walk away from
that, Jack. >> Jack: I wish you could hear
yourself. >> Ashley: She's gonna keep that
going for as long as she can. What's very sad to me is that
you and Kyle are getting as much out of this as she is.
Now, Kyle I understand. He just wants a mother.
But you? You're getting her adoration,
which I find particularly disgusting.
So, I have a hypothesis here. >> Jack: And I'm sure I'm going
to hear what it is. >> Ashley: Yes.
Um, I think that you and Kyle have created this little
disappearing act for Diane so you can continue to keep
rewarding her duplicitous behavior in secret.
>> Summer: I want you to listen to this suggestion with an open
mind. >> Kyle: Okay.
>> Summer: I know how important it is to you to spend Christmas
with Diane. >> Kyle: It is something I've
dreamed about. I'm a little embarrassed to
admit it, but the little boy in me does want to relive waking up
on Christmas morning and seeing my mother stand there.
>> Summer: That is nothing to be ashamed of.
Look, I understand why, after all of these years apart, you
would want to spend the holidays with your mom.
But do you know what my Christmas dream is?
>> Kyle: I would like for you to tell me about it so I can try to
make it come true. >> Summer: You, me...
>> Kyle: Mm-hmm. >> Summer: ...and Harrison all
sharing Christmas together. Our son deserves to be with
both of his parents.
>> Audra: So, how is Newman Media treating you?
>> Nate: Like a rock star. It's like night and day compared
to how things were at Chancellor-Winters.
>> Audra: Mm. That sounds fantastic.
>> Nate: As a matter of fact, Victoria and I just got back
from L.A. >> Audra: Huh.
You went on a business trip already?
How was it? >> Nate: Inspiring. Exciting.
I met so many people who wanted to support my vision.
>> Audra: Wow. That must have been
electrifying. >> Nate: You have no idea.
It's just an affirmation that I made the right choice.
>> Audra: Well, congratulations, Nate.
>> Nate: I try not to think about what things would have
been like if I had gotten the same respect at
Chancellor-Winters. >> Audra: It's their loss.
>> Nate: You're the only one there who isn't holding a
grudge. >> Audra: Well, I mean, I'm a
contract employee. Your actions didn't really
impact me. And I -- I think that I believe
the IPO will still move forward. And as you know, I've been in
the corporate world for a while now to know that things can get
cut-throat. I mean, people in the executive
suite are supposed to shake things up.
>> Nate: Exactly. >> Audra: I didn't find what you
did particularly, uh, shocking or infuriating.
And it wasn't personal. But I think everything went
wrong because you mixed business and family.
And in my experience, that often leads to problems.
>> Nate: I had to learn the hard way.
>> Victoria: I'm sorry. You're gonna have to walk me
through this because I don't understand how it's a good idea
for Chelsea, who is still recovering from her terrible
ordeal, to be spending alone time with our son.
>> Billy: So, that's your problem, then?
You don't want Johnny and Chelsea spending time together,
alone, one on one? So, we invite Connor.
They get along great. >> Victoria: Great.
So, the three of them can play pretend happy family.
>> Billy: Vick, there's nothing pretend about it, okay?
Before Johnny found out the truth about Chelsea, him and
Connor were cousins. They always have been.
Chelsea's always been his de facto aunt.
Biologically, they are family. >> Victoria: Yes, but legally
and emotionally, so are we. I mean, I'm his mother.
Johnny's my son. I'm responsible for him.
I get to make the decisions. >> Billy: So, we're drawing
lines in the sand now? >> Victoria: Yes! Yes, Billy.
That is exactly what we're doing.
We have to set some boundaries here before things get out of
hand. There's just -- There's too much
at stake.
>> Billy: So, what do you think is at stake?
'Cause I don't believe we're gonna lose Johnny because his
family gets extended, right? You didn't -- You didn't lose
Reed when Mac became his stepmother.
>> Victoria: Okay. This is not remotely the same
thing. >> Billy: I just don't think
there's too many people that a kid could love or that love him,
you know? >> Victoria: Billy --
>> Billy: No one benefits then. >> Victoria: I realize that.
But what you're ignoring is Johnny's freedom to be a kid
without worrying about these adult-level problems.
That's what I'm concerned about. >> Billy: Okay.
So, if you're worried about Chelsea, I understand that,
but I vouch for her, okay? She's doing really great.
She's taking this one step at a time.
She's not overextending. And I think she's ready for
this. >> Victoria: I'm more worried
about whether or not our son is ready for this.
He's already blamed himself to some degree for the issues that
she had after he rejected her. And what if he's doing all of
this just for her sake? No. That would be unacceptable.
>> Billy: Then let's ask Johnny. We said all along that this was
gonna be his call. And in the beginning, he chose
not to have anything to do with Chelsea, and we respected that.
So I think we should respect that if he decides to spend more
time with her, that it's his choice.
>> Tucker: Yeah, reuniting with Ashley is my dream.
Of course, I want to make it mutual.
I just want to make her happier than she's ever been in her
whole life. >> Sharon: And you think you're
charming enough to do that? >> Tucker: I have more to offer
than my charm. >> Sharon: Ooh!
I hope that wasn't some sexual innuendo.
>> Tucker: You just have to see the worst in me, don't you?
I will have you know that I want to connect with Ashley on a
higher level than that. >> Sharon: So, what?
Are you saying that you want to marry Ashley again?
>> Tucker: Mm... There are other ways to forge a
lasting bond with someone, isn't there?
>> Sharon: Has she given you any reason to believe that's what
she wants? >> Tucker: Well, I'm an
optimist. >> Sharon: Oh, in other words,
no! >> Tucker: Well, I'm working
hard to prove that I'm worthy of her trust, and I think
eventually she'll -- she'll let her guard down and, uh, yeah,
we'll make something special together.
>> Sharon: Mm. Well, I guess time will tell.
>> Tucker: I'm gonna prove you and all the other doubters
wrong. Ahh. So nice to see you.
Take care.
>> Audra: Thank you. >> Nate: That was the most
detailed order for a salad that I have ever heard.
>> Audra: Eh, it was a little extra, right?
[ Both laugh ] >> Nate: You know what you like.
That's a good thing. >> Audra: Yeah.
I hate being disappointed. And when I am, it can be a bad
thing. >> Nate: Really?
>> Audra: Yeah. >> Nate: I have not seen that
side of you. Then again, there's a lot I
don't know about you. So, tell me -- who is
Audra Charles? >> Audra: Hmm. Where do I begin?
>> Nate: What do you want out of life?
>> Audra: More. >> Nate: Of what?
>> Audra: Everything. Adventure, excitement,
knowledge. >> Nate: You came to Genoa City
as the IPO guru for Chancellor-Winters, poised to
launch the company into the stratosphere.
But what are you getting out of this besides a paycheck?
What are your goals? [ Cellphone chimes ]
>> Audra: Hmm. [ Sighs ]
[ Cellphone thuds ] I'm not entirely sure.
>> Nate: What happens when Chancellor-Winters decides what
to do with the IPO? Do you stay in Genoa City,
or do you go? >> Audra: That's a good
question. [ Chuckles ]
>> Nate: What people say when they don't want to give a direct
answer. >> Audra: Alright. Okay.
Initially, I -- I planned on leaving once my position ended,
but this town is growing on me. >> Nate: I hope you stay.
We need more players who understand the game.
And if you ever find yourself in need of a new job, you should
come talk to me. >> Audra: You'd hire me at
Newman Media? >> Nate: Why not?
I believe in surrounding myself with smart, savvy people.
>> Jack: So, you think that Kyle and I have Diane in hiding
somewhere? >> Ashley: Yep, I do.
I do 'cause I know you would do anything to protect her.
>> Jack: You know what? You believe whatever you have to
believe to sleep at night. It doesn't change the fact that
you and Nikki and Phyllis set all of this in motion.
You were told what would happen, who would be affected, and you
did it anyway. And now your nephew and your
grand nephew are spending Christmas without Diane.
>> Ashley: Aw, gee, that's the only kind of Christmas
Harrison's ever known. And Kyle hasn't spent the
holidays with his mother in years, right?
So, do I feel for them? Of course I do, Jack.
But they're still gonna be with people that actually love them,
that have been there for them -- >> Jack: We're talking about
Kyle's mother. >> Ashley: Why is she a mother?!
Because she gave birth to him? That doesn't make her a good
You know what I find so pathetic about this?
The only reason why this Christmas is special is because
she actually wants to spend it with her son.
>> Jack: Yeah, but because you and your co-conspirators lured
an ex-convict into town -- >> Ashley: Listen, if she gave a
damn about Kyle, she would have been there for him every
Christmas, every birthday, but she wasn't.
If she had a heart, she would have moved heaven and earth to
tuck her son in at night, to give him a goodnight kiss!
But she didn't! She chose not to return, Jack,
year after year! And I have done whatever I could
to protect you and Kyle from her!
Too bad you don't like my methods.
But it doesn't mean I'm wrong. >> Jack: No, I don't like your
methods. >> Ashley: I'm still right.
And I don't know what Diane being back in town has done to
your brain, but it's wrecked. Your judgment is just completely
off. >> Jack: Your complete lack of
compassion for everyone involved...
>> Ashley: Oh, please. >> Jack: ...is appalling to me.
You have allowed your hatred for Diane to make you small and
spiteful. And I have heard enough of this.
>> Ashley: Unbelievable. [ Scoffs ]
[ Door slams ] [ Sighs heavily ]
>> Kyle: Hey, you know how much I want to spend Christmas with
you and Harrison. >> Summer: Well, we need this.
Harrison has endured so many changes this year.
Coming back to Genoa City, changing languages...
>> Kyle: Losing Ashland... Mm, then let's make it happen.
>> Summer: Really?! >> Kyle: What if we three spend
Christmas at home? Then we can wake up early.
Hurricane Harrison can rip open all of his presents.
Then I go to the cabin and spend the rest of the day with my mom.
>> Summer: Okay, you had me right up until the last part.
>> Kyle: What's wrong? You don't want me to leave to go
see my mother somewhere? She's just been alone for so
many holidays. >> Summer: I'm not saying that I
don't want you to go. I'm saying that Harrison and I
are coming with you.
>> "The Young and the Restless" will continue.
>> Tucker: Fascinating. Right on time.
>> Audra: You know, you said to get here as soon as possible.
I did. >> Tucker: Something more
entertaining happening? >> Audra: Oh, nothing is more
entertaining than you, Tucker. >> Tucker: I know you.
You're distracted. >> Audra: No.
>> Tucker: Would you like to share?
>> Audra: What did you need to talk about?
>> Tucker: Uh, the plan is evolving.
I spontaneously offered to help Ashley break away from Jabot and
start her own company. >> Audra: Oh. Did she accept?
>> Tucker: Not yet. >> Audra: Mm.
Do you really believe she's gonna turn her back on her
family? >> Tucker: I saw a little
glimmer in her eye that said she was tempted to.
So, yeah, I think in time, she'll come around.
>> Audra: [ Chuckles ] I am beyond thrilled that you
called me all the way over here to tell me that the woman you're
obsessed with didn't exactly turn you down.
>> Tucker: It's progress. >> Audra: Except for taking a
single step in making any of your plans a reality.
But, sure.
>> Billy: Thanks, Hannah. We'll see you in a few.
You good? >> Johnny: Yeah.
Whew. Hannah wouldn't really tell me
why she was driving me here, but, hey, I will never say no to
a hot cocoa. >> Billy: I don't blame you,
but first things first. Your mom and I have a question
for you. >> Johnny: Okay, if this family
meeting has anything to do with the length of my Christmas wish
list, I can explain. I don't expect you to get me
everything that's on there. I really just wanted to give you
options. >> Billy: Well, that's very
considerate of you, but, uh, we -- we just want to talk about
one gift in particular. >> Johnny: The PlayStation?
I realize it's a big ask. >> Billy: Actually, it's not
what it is. >> Victoria: Uh, Chelsea has a
present that she's hoping to give you, and we're wondering
if you want it.
>> Kyle: What do we do about telling Harrison where we're
going? How do we pack up his entire
Christmas and take it to the cabin?
>> Summer: We could leave during his nap time.
He can sleep most of the way there.
We can tell him that it's a Christmas Eve adventure.
>> Kyle: What about when we get back?
How do we keep him from telling everyone he woke up on Christmas
morning and saw Dee Dee? >> Summer: We'll tell him that
she's one of Santa's elves and that's why she had to leave
before Christmas. I don't...
>> Kyle: I suppose we could tell him we're driving to the
North Pole. He's a little too young to
understand distance. But I don't like the idea of
telling him to keep a secret. >> Summer: I know. I know.
But in this case, it's -- it's the only way.
We just need to figure out the right way to frame it.
>> Kyle: You aren't gonna let this go, are you?
>> Summer: No. Because it's important.
So I'm gonna keep arguing my case until you say yes.
>> Kyle: [ Inhales deeply ] Yes.
I would love to have you and Harrison come with me.
But there is one more obstacle in our way.
We have to make sure Stark is distracted.
We cannot risk him following us.
>> Summer: Do you really think that Stark is watching us,
following our every move, thinking that we'll eventually
lead him to Diane? >> Kyle: It's pretty clear that
whatever payback he wants from her is about more than just
money, and I don't have a handle on how far he's willing to go to
settle the score. >> Summer: Well, if he is spying
on us, he could just as easily follow you if you go to see her
alone. All Stark has to do is follow
you there, wait for you to leave, and then go after Diane
when she's alone again. >> Kyle: [ Sighs ]
You're right. As much as I want to spend
Christmas with my mother, it's a liability none of us can afford.
>> Johnny: Chelsea wants to get me a present?
She doesn't have to do that. >> Billy: No, but it's the
holidays, and people do all sorts of zany things.
>> Johnny: Yeah, but that means that she was thinking about me
enough to want to get me something, even with all the
stuff she's been through. >> Billy: Yeah. Yeah.
I mean, look, we can accept it for you, or you can accept it
yourself if you want. Whatever -- Whatever you're
comfortable with. >> Victoria: Of course, we
haven't agreed to anything yet. We wanted to make sure that you
were okay with it first. But if you don't want this gift
or if you don't want to spend time with her, if you're not
ready yet, that's fine. >> Billy: Or maybe you can check
with Connor and see if he wants to hang out with the both of
you. >> Victoria: Yeah, there's no
pressure. >> Johnny: Connor's cool.
We have a good time together. So, sure. Sounds like fun.
>> Nate: [ Chuckles ] This is a wonderful surprise.
>> Elena: Well, I thought I should give you a proper welcome
home. So, welcome home, CEO.
>> Nate: Back at our place -- >> Elena: I was the walking
dead. But what a difference a shower
and a triple shot of espresso can make.
So now I have energy to celebrate your successful trip
to L.A. >> Nate: That was a quick
recovery. I saw how exhausted you were.
>> Elena: How about this? You can keep telling me what a
marvel I am while I treat you to a "welcome home" lunch.
>> Nate: [ Chuckles ] I'd love to, but I've already
eaten. >> Elena: Did you?
>> Nate: I was gonna grab some takeout from Society, and I
bumped into Audra, who was alone, and we just ended up
grabbing lunch together. >> Elena: [ Scoffs ]
>> Tucker: Don't stop. Speak your mind.
>> Audra: You don't know what you want, okay?
One minute, it's Jabot, the next, maybe not.
You know, then you say you want Chancellor-Winters.
Or maybe you just want Devon to betray Lily so you can work with
your son. Do you have an end game, or are
you just jerking everyone around for fun?
>> Tucker: Weren't you the one that was accusing me of biting
off more than I could chew? >> Audra: All I want to know is
where I fit in your plans. >> Tucker: You --
>> Audra: When you asked me to work with you, you promised me
that you were gonna -- >> Tucker: I know what I
promised you, Audra. >> Audra: And now you're
stalling. >> Tucker: No, I'm not stalling.
>> Audra: Yes, now you're stalling.
>> Tucker: No. >> Audra: You know, perhaps you
lost your confidence and your ability to get any of this done.
>> Tucker: No, I'm applying what I've learned in life.
You've got to be flexible and adaptable and, above all
else -- >> Audra: Look, I am not gonna
play the long game without knowing more about what the
payoff is. Perhaps it's time for me to make
my own plans.
>> Tucker: Okay. Yeah, sure. I'm...
No one's holding you back. I, uh...
I wouldn't want to stand between you and your destiny.
>> Audra: You are s-- such an insufferable son of a bitch.
>> Tucker: I know. I'm sorry.
>> Jack: Hey. Why the long faces?
Have you heard from Stark? >> Kyle: Not a word.
>> Jack: Then why do you both look like Christmas was
canceled? >> Summer: 'Cause it was,
basically. At least, my version of it was.
>> Kyle: Summer wanted to bring Harrison to the cabin to spend
Christmas with me and my mom. >> Summer: But no matter how
many times we go through the potential scenarios or possible
hiccups, we just can't find a way to make it work.
>> Kyle: Any trip to the cabin, including mine, puts my mother
at risk, and I don't want to put her in danger just so I can live
a childhood fantasy of spending Christmas with my mother.
>> Jack: After all the work to rebuild, to reunite this family,
you deserve to spend this time with your mother, your wife, and
your son. >> Kyle: I can't risk it.
It's not worth it. >> Jack: Yeah, the hell it
isn't. >> Summer: We still haven't
found a way to neutralize Stark. He's a danger to us all.
>> Jack: You leave him to me. >> Victoria: You don't have to
do anything that you don't want to do.
If you're agreeing to see Chelsea out of guilt or because
you're feeling pressured, then you --
>> Billy: What your mom's trying to say that this is one of those
rare occasions that you don't have to be polite.
You can be completely honest with us.
Do whatever you're comfortable with.
>> Victoria: Yes. And you'll have plenty of time
to get to know her down the road, okay?
>> Johnny: I don't have to see her if you don't want me to.
>> Victoria: What are you talking about?
>> Johnny: It must be kind of weird for you.
If seeing Chelsea is gonna upset you, then I won't do it.
>> Victoria: You know, it's very sweet and mature of you to worry
about me, but I'm -- I'm absolutely fine with you hanging
out with Connor and Chelsea. >> Johnny: Sweet.
So, when's this gonna happen? >> Billy: No time like the
present for a present. >> Victoria: Sure.
>> Billy: Let me check and see if she's upstairs.
"Hey. Victoria, Johnny, and I are
downstairs. If you and Connor around, do you
want to come down?" There we go. We'll see.
>> Johnny: Okay. Wait. But wait.
>> Billy: Hmm? >> Johnny: We don't have
Connor's present, and I have to get something for Chelsea.
>> Victoria: Well, you don't have to do that.
>> Johnny: Wouldn't it be kind of rude for me to not get her
something when she's getting me? [ Cellphone pings ]
Was that Chelsea? >> Billy: Yeah.
She's not available. She has an appointment.
>> Johnny: So, maybe later today?
>> Billy: That could work, right?
We could go get Connor's gift, and then we can try and find
something for Chelsea. >> Johnny: What do you think
she'd like? >> Billy: [ Chuckles ]
I don't know, buddy. I think she would love anything
that you get her. >> Johnny: But does she like
jewelry, perfume? What are her hobbies?
>> Billy: All very valid questions, and together, the two
of us will figure that out.
>> Elena: Chancellor's IPO expert had lunch with a
disgraced former executive. Doesn't that blur the lines a
bit? >> Nate: Audra knows what I did
wasn't personal. And it's not as if we were
trading company secrets with each other.
>> Elena: Just saying, it's strange.
>> Nate: We respect each other professionally, and we shared a
meal, nothing more. >> Elena: I'm not questioning
your intentions. There's just something about her
that doesn't sit right with me. >> Nate: You barely know her.
>> Elena: Yeah, and the little time I've spent with her, it's
like she's always working an angle, like there's some sort of
opportunity to be gained from working at Chancellor-Winters.
>> Nate: I'm sure she'll get a bonus if the IPO goes through.
What else could there be? >> Elena: I don't know.
Can't put my finger on it. But I don't trust her.
[ Knock on door ] >> Audra: [ Whispering ] You
expecting someone? >> Ashley: Tucker, are you
there? >> Tucker: Ashley?
>> Ashley: Open up. >> Tucker: [ Whispering ] Hey,
hey, hey. Would you mind?
>> Audra: You can't be serious. >> Tucker: Well, this looks
questionable for you, too. [ Normal voice ] Um...
Hold on a second. I just got to get decent.
>> Ashley: Well, that's gonna take a while.
>> Tucker: [ Chuckles loudly ] That's -- That's so funny.
You have such a... refreshing sense of humor.
>> Audra: [ Exhales sharply ] >> Tucker: [ Groans lightly ]
Hey. >> Ashley: Looks like I caught
ya at a bad time.
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