Y&R Transcript Friday 4/10/20 (Classic episode from Tuesday, 3/9/93)

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Season 20 Episode #21 Jill tells John she's pregnant and Nikki is torn between her feelings for Jack and Victor.

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Victor: I don't understand you. How can you be surprised at my assuming and my thinking that you and I will be together?

Nikki: Victor, we never talked about this.

Victor: Well, what else is there to discuss, for heavens sake? I know what you feel for me... and I know what you feel for jack abbott doesn't compare with that. Now, come on. If you're honest with yourself, you know that I'm telling the truth.

Nikki: You -- you act like my relationship with jack is something totally superficial, like I can just turn it off as if it never happened.

Victor: I know you're concerned about his feelings, but he's a grown man, for heaven's sake. Think about yourself now. You've done everything in your power to give him what he wanted -- a baby. It didn't work out. It wasn't meant to be.

Nikki: Do you have any idea what it's like... to lose a child this late in term? It's not like an early miscarriage, victor. And you're more than just disappointed. It's a terrible feeling of loss and pain and emptiness.

Victor: Don't you think that you would get over that pain and that loss and that emptiness in my arms much faster than in his?

Nikki: [ Sighing ] Ohh.

Victor: Hell, that's what i always thought. Maybe I'm wrong. If I am, then let's discuss it right now. Let's get it out in the open.

Nikki: Victor, I just need time. I need time... to decide where I go from here.

Victor: That's all you've been saying, is that you need time. That's all I've heard lately from you. I mean, what else is there to sort out? I thought you had made up your mind months ago that you and i would be together... that I would be the man that you want to be with.

Drucilla: Aaah!

Neil: Hey!

Drucilla: [ Laughs ]

Neil: Hey, pal.

Drucilla: I wonder what they're doing at jabot.

Neil: Not what we're doing.

Drucilla: You better believe that, 'cause they would go bankrupt. Oh, baby, I can't believe we're having this honeymoon. We are livin' large!

Neil: Ooh! Too bad it's so short.

Drucilla: Well, I think... that we're making... the best of it.

[ Chuckles ]

Paging drucilla winters!

Neil: Dru, honey...

Drucilla: What?

Neil: ...Are you gonna answer that page?

Drucilla: What page?

Call for mrs. Winters!

Neil: That man is standing right there, paging you. L-look over there.

Drucilla: Wait! Wait! Whoa! Hey! Yo! I'm mrs. Winters -- me! Whoo-hoo-hoo! Mrs. Winters! Ha! "Paging mrs. Winters!"

Neil: Oh, mrs. Winters, are you gonna answer it or what?

Drucilla: No, because i already know no one's at the other end.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Laughs ]

Neil: Hello? He-hello? Hello? Hey.

Drucilla: What?

Neil: How did you know?

Drucilla: Because -- because I had myself paged.

Neil: You paged yourself?

Drucilla: I love hearing that man say, "call for mrs. Winters! Call for mrs. Neil winters!" I love it. I never get tired of it. Call for mrs. Winters!

Neil: That's my girl! Ho-ho! Come on, mrs. Winters.

Jill: [ Sighs ]

Rex: Rex sterling reporting. Sounded urgent.

Jill: Close the door.

Rex: Ooh. Sounds serious.

Jill: [ Sighs ]

Rex: Well, I'm versatile. I can even whisper.

Jill: Will you stop it? You're gonna make me sorry that I called you over here. The news that I have to tell you is not really all that earthshaking.

Rex: But you did call me, so what's this all about? Talk to me.

Jill: First of all, you got to promise me that you won't tell anybody.

Rex: Cross my heart.

Jill: Especially katherine.

Rex: Look, now come on.

Jill: Alright. If she knows this, she's gonna blab it all over town.

Rex: You know, by the way you're talking, it almost sounds like...

Jill: Like what?

Rex: Well, like you're pregnant or -- well, we both know that's ridiculous, I guess, don't we?

Jill: Why is the idea of my being pregnant so ridiculous?

Rex: The idea isn't, but the circumstances, as I understand it, make it rather impossible. Look, john abbott can be the most virile stud in the whole wide world, but he's not gonna accomplish that noble deed after a vasectomy. Unless, of course, you know, you conceived before john had the vasectomy. Oh, my god. You're pregnant.

Jill: Yes.

[ Both chuckle ]

Rex: How did john react?

Jill: Well, I haven't told him yet.

Rex: I hope you didn't ask me over here today because you want me to tell him.

Jill: Of course I don'T. I plan to tell him... when the time is right.

Rex: Uh-huh. Just what kind of a reaction do you anticipate?

Jill: Well, the kind of reaction that I would hope for from any expectant father.

Rex: No, darling. Look. Get real. You're talking about a man -- now, listen to me. Here's a man that made it crystal clear he wants no part of having and raising a second family. He even, to ensure that, went out and had a vasectomy. What are you gonna do -- tell him, "oh, I scored before the clock ran out"?

Jill: That is a very crude way of putting it. These things do happen, you know.

Rex: Yeah, sure, if they're planned.

Jill: [ Sighs ]

Rex: Now, come on. You're avoiding the issue here. How do you really think john's gonna react to the news...

Jill: [ Sighs ]

Rex: ...Seriously?

Jill: I don't know. I suppose it is possible that he will be less than thrilled.

Rex: Possible? That's a given. Lady, he's gonna go through the bloody roof, and you know it!

Jill: [ Sighs ]

John: Well, jack, I must say I feel very optimistic about what you're saying.

Jack: Oh, dad, nikki and i have been through so much already. I honestly think we have touched each other in ways few people ever get to. I also think I bring something to nikki's life she's never had before -- security, peace of mind. Frankly, the nikki I now know could never get involved with victor newman again, with all his overbearing, dictatorial style he brings to everything. She's lived with me long enough to know that I am the antithesis of victor. I don't want to control her every move. And I honestly think s appreciates being treated with respect, with understanding, with some gentleness, not being bullied around. And there's something else. As tragic as this loss of the baby has been for both of us... it's also made our marriage stronger.

John: Well, one thing I do know -- no man could love nikki more than you do.

Jack: I think my wife also knows that.

Victor: Are you telling me you're gonna spend the rest of your life with a man you don't really love?

Nikki: I do love jack. No, it's not the same way as I love you, but I love him. Make no mistake about that.

Victor: You know what you're doing to me? I've been spending all these months looking forward to the time after your child was born so that you and I could be together, that you and I could share a wonderful life together. And now you're telling me that's what you never intended to do?

Nikki: You know, the one thing that I really long for in my life... is peace and tranquility. And I had that when I was pregnant. I felt very safe and very comfortable.

Victor: Were you happy? Were you really happy?

Nikki: I was content.

Victor: [ Sighs ] You don't have to settle for anything less than what you and I could have, nikki. Nothing ties you to jack abbott anymore. The child is gone.

Nikki: Oh, god. And whose fault is that?

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Rex: Look, I know you've got to be thrilled with this. I know how much you want to have this child, too. I understand that. I've just got to urge you, lady, to be realistic. The truth is what you've done could very well jeopardize your entire marriage.

Jill: No, you see, I disagree with you. You have no idea how strong john's feelings of guilt have been lately over having that vasectomy without consulting me. See, he knows how now much i wanted a child, how much it means to me. You can't imagine how understanding he's been lately, how solicitous. No. I really think that things might work out here.

Rex: I can't help wondering if you're really all that confident about john accepting the news. My guess is you've got some serious considerations here. Am I right? That's what you wanted to talk to me about today. Otherwise, you would not have asked me to come over here.

Jill: [ Sighs ]

Brad: Felix, I look around here, and I don't see any progress.

Felix: Oh, on the contrary. Mr. Carlton, we've made some excellent progress.

Ashley: Progress> This was supposed to be finished by now.

Felix: Well, that was a rather optimistic estimate.

Brad: I wanted accuracy, not optimism. If we are not done the next 24 hours, mr. And mrs. Winters are gonna walk through that door, see this mess, and the whole surprise is gonna be spoiled.

Neil: Hey, baby.

Drucilla: Hi.

Neil: Mm. Dru?

Drucilla: Hmm?

Neil: You're one of a kind.

Drucilla: Why? Because I had myself paged?

Neil: You have to admit it is a little eccentric.

Drucilla: Listen to me. I worked very hard to get this new name of mine.

Neil: Yeah.

Drucilla: It took some doing. I like it, and I like it a lot. Now you're my man... and I am your woman, and I believe in advertising. Do you have a problem with that?

Neil: No. Actually, I think it's kind of sweet.

Drucilla: Do you know how much I love you, huh?

Neil: As much as I love you, I hope. Easy, girl. It's broad daylight.

Drucilla: Oh. Mm-hmm. So? All these people around here know that we're on our honeymoon. I'm so happy.

Neil: Me, too.

Drucilla: You know what?

Neil: Hmm?

Drucilla: I hope that you're prepared.

Neil: Prepared?

Drucilla: Because I am going to make you the best wife any man's ever had in this whole world.

Neil: You're already doing a pretty good job, mrs. Winters.

[ Groans ]

Drucilla: Baby, what's the matter?

Neil: Ohh.

Drucilla: D-did I do something? I know you're not thinking about the office.

Neil: No, no. That's not it.

Drucilla: Well, then what is it? D-did I do something?

Neil: No. Something I didn't do.

Jill: Hi, darling.

John: Well, hello!

Jill: Brrrrrrrr!

John: Mm.

Jill: Mwah!

John: Little cool out, huh?

Jill: Oh, jack.

Jack: Hello, jill.

Jill: Jack, I'm glad to see you. We seem to be missing each other at the office lately.

Jack: Yeah, we seem to be.

Jill: I was so sorry to hear about you and nikki losing the baby.

Jack: Thank you. I appreciate that.

Jill: How's she taking it?

Jack: Oh, she's hanging in there. It's been a pretty rough time for both of us.

Jill: Yeah, I can imagine. I know how much you both wanted that child. Would you please give her my best?

Jack: Sure. Thanks.

Jill: Well, I guess I'll leave you two gentlemen to finish your talk. There's some stuff I want to discuss with mamie in the kitchen.

Jack: Was that jill?

John: Yes, jack.

Jack: She alright? She seemed almost pleasant.

John: Well, I'm glad to see she's coping so well. She was rather depressed there for a while, but... she's pulled herself out of it.

[ Sighs ] And I couldn't be more pleased.

Jack: Actually, I am surprised she recovered so quickly from the news of your vasectomy. Guess she's decided that this marriage can survive without kids.

John: I just wish I'd handled things a bit differently.

Jack: Handle what differently?

John: The vasectomy. I wish I hadn't done it without telling her. Wasn't fair.

Drucilla: Honey, you're scaring me. What is it?

Neil: I was just thinking about going home. That's all.

Drucilla: Why, because the time's going by so fast?

Neil: Well, that, but, actually, I'm worried about something else.

Drucilla: Well, tell me, what is it?

Neil: My apartment.

Drucilla: What about your apartment?

Neil: Well, we got married so fast, I didn't have a chance to do anything to it. I want to fix it up, have something nice to come home to -- a paint job, maybe some new furniture.

Drucilla: Sweetie, none of that matters.

Neil: But it does to me. Sit in the wrong chair and a broken spring will pop you in your behind.

Drucilla: I'll tell you what. I'll just sit on your lap and let you worry about the old broken springs.

Neil: Yeah. I just wanted something nice for my wife.

Drucilla: Sweetie, none of that matters. What's the most important thing is that you and I are gonna be living as husband and wife. I'm gonna repeat -- husband and wife. Damn, that sounds good! You see? And the rest of everything will take care of itself.

Neil: I just wanted to give my new wife an apartment with a whole new look. That's all.

Drucilla: Sweetie, this way we'll be able to do it together.

Neil: Mm.

Drucilla: Mm?

Neil: Yeah, that's a good point -- together. Come on. Give me some sugar. Hey.

Drucilla: Mm.

Neil: Want to go for a swim?

Drucilla: Yeah.

Neil: Come on. Come on, mrs. Winters.

Drucilla: [ Groans, laughs ]

John: Well, jack, I'm relieved to hear that you're optimistic about your marriage, but, son, permit me a bit of advice. Don't underestimate victor. He is a formidable opponent.

Jack: You're forgetting something, dad.

John: What's that?

Jack: So am I.

John: [ Chuckles softly ]

Jack: I'll see you at the office.

John: Okay. Good night, son.

Jack: Night.

John: [ Groans ]

Nikki: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean that.

Victor: Yeah, but you said it.

Nikki: Yeah, I-I-I -- it just slipped out. I don't know why. I've never even thought that.

Victor: I doubt that very much. I really think that's how you feel -- that I'm responsible for the loss of your child because of the fall.

Nikki: Victor, even dr. Lasky admits that we don't know if that's why I lost the baby. I could have had problems anyway.

Victor: Yeah, but you and i know that you took the fall. And you and I know that I was there... and that it was an accident. We also know that. And I did everything in my power to tell you how dreadful I felt about that. I tried to apologize to you repeatedly. I don't know what else I can do. I guess it has changed how you feel about me.

Nikki: No, I don't believe that.

Victor: Whether or not you believe that... something has happened to change your mind about me. Something is separating us. I'm phil mickelson.

Brad: Alright, look. If I get you a couple more days, will that help?

Felix: It would be a gift from heaven.

Brad: Fine. I'll work on it. In the meantime, I want to see some butts moving around here. Let's make the fur fly.

Felix: Thank you. I'll order the paint immediately, and I'll light a fire under my workers.

Brad: [ Groans ]

Ashley: Oh, that's just great, mr. Carlton. And how do you propose to get dru and neil to stay an extra few days?

Brad: Yeah, well, that's a good question.

Ashley: Mm-hmm.

Brad: But one I just may have the answer to.

Drucilla: We have to buy little nate something.

Excuse me, mr. Winters. Telephone call for you, sir.

Drucilla: [ Giggles ]

Neil: You think I'm gonna fall for that twice, do you?

Drucilla: I swear, neil, I only had my own self paged, not you. Pick up the phone. This is legit.

Neil: Let me ask you, who would be calling me here, huh? Who would be calling me? I'm gonna -- I'm gonna answer, just for you. Hello?

Brad: Hey! How's it going, buddy?

Neil: Brad?

Brad: You two lovebirds having a good time?

Neil: Oh, we're having the best time. Couldn't be better.

Brad: Yeah, you know, hey, so, uh, when are you due back?

Neil: We're all set to fly back tomorrow.

Brad: Tomorrow? No. You know what? Why don't you stay a couple more days?

Neil: You're kidding me, right?

Brad: Look, you only get one honeymoon, if you're lucky. What's a day or two more?

Neil: I don't know. I have a lot of work back at the office, and, besides, what about mr. Abbott?

Brad: This was his idea. I just talked to him.

Neil: Brad, that's great, but...

Brad: What? What's wrong?

Neil: Well, our tickets -- our tickets are set for tomorrow.

Brad: Change 'em.

Neil: I don't know if we can hold our price. I got a good package deal on 'em.

Brad: Well, we'll reimburse you for the difference.

Neil: What about our hotel? What if we can't extend our reservations?

Brad: Hey, look. They give you any hassle, refer them to me. Ra-tech does a lot of business with that hotel chain. So we'll see in a couple days, okay?

Neil: Okay. Alright. Hey, thanks, brad! Bye!

Drucilla: Does this mean that we're staying for two more days?

Neil: Yeah. Two more days we have.

Drucilla: Mwah! I'm so happy!

Neil: Yeah. I'm just -- I'm just thinking that's kind of a strange phone call.

Drucilla: No, no, no. Hubby, you think too much, okay? Mr. And mrs. Neil winters are going to be here for two more days.

Neil: Yeah.

Drucilla: Take a sip.

Neil: Yeah, okay. Alright.

Drucilla: Mmm.

Neil: Mmm!

Brad: Well, I think it worked. We've got a couple more days.

Ashley: Really? Well, he must be the happiest bridegroom alive.

Brad: Well, he does seem pretty happy, but he was worried about work. I had to use your father's name, as you just heard. What's that look for?

Ashley: Well, I just think you're a neat guy. This whole plan to redecorate neil's apartment is very generous and thoughtful of you.

Brad: Well, I'm just a generous and thoughtful guy. I've been trying to convince you of that for years.

Ashley: I wasn't talking about me. I was thinking about neil and drucilla.

Brad: I was thinking about you.

Ashley: You know what? I'm hungry. Why don't you take me out to dinner?

Brad: Because I'm not hungry.

Ashley: Well...

[ Chuckles ]

Brad: Let's just stay here.

Ashley: No. I'm hungry. Come on.

Victor: So, where do we stand now? You're saying it's over between you and me or what?

Nikki: I'm just not ready to look to the future.

Victor: Well, when will you be?

Nikki: [ Sighs ] I don't know.

Victor: When will you acknowledge that your -- your marriage to jack abbott is a sham? You know, before that baby came along... you and I had planned to spend a wonderful life together. I can wait only so long.

Nikki: [ Sighs ] Victor, please don't pressure me. I'm just not up to it.

Victor: You know what I want. I know what you want. I love you. I need you. I want you. But I'm not going to come here again and ask you about this. The next move is yours. And don't you expect me to wait too long. Humira patients...

"The young and the restless"

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Jill: Oh, john. I love being here alone with you like this.

John: [ Chuckles ]

Jill: You know, I look forward to our evenings together all day long.

John: So do I.

Jill: [ Chuckles ] Can I get you a cocktail, honey?

John: Yeah. How 'bout a glass of wine?

Jill: Red okay?

John: Sounds good.

[ Wine pouring ]

[ Chuckles ]

Jill: There you go.

John: Thanks.

Jill: Mm-hmm.

John: Mmm.

Jill: Mm.

John: Hey, aren't you gonna join me?

Jill: Oh. Y-yes, of course.

John: Jill... I can't tell you how much it means to me to see you acting like your old self.

Jill: [ Chuckles ]

John: No, really. I know this hasn't been easy these past few weeks -- I mean, all the controversy about having a family, not to mention my having this vasectomy.

Jill: Mm.

John: But I respect the fact that you have bounced back so. But, then again, I shouldn't be surprised. I mean, you are a very resilient woman.

Jill: [ Scoffs ] Resilient?

John: Yes.

Jill: I would much rather you call me "beautiful" or "enticing"...

John: Mm.

Jill: ...Or, uh, "sensuous," but I'll settle for "resilient" if it pleases you.

John: Hey.

Jill: Hmm?

John: How 'bout all of the above?

Jill: Ooh, that's much better.

John: [ Chuckles ] So, anything going on? How was your day?

Jill: Oh, my day was fine. And as for something going on, uh, as a matter of fact, there is.

John: What's that?

Jill: Well, I received some news the other day. It caught me totally by surprise.

John: I hope not bad news.

Jill: No. No, no. It's very good news. It's the best, in fact.

John: Well, come on. You're keeping me in suspense.

Jill: [ Chuckles ] Well, darling... I have just learned.. that... I'm pregnant. Did you hear what I said?

John: You said you are pregnant?

Jill: Yes, and I am so thrilled, and I just hope you will be, too.

John: Well, how -- how could that have happened? I mean, I just had a vasectomy.

Jill: Well, yes, but we were sexually active before you had the vasectomy.

John: Yeah, maybe so, but you knew very well how I felt about children. Now, surely you took precautions.

Jill: Well, yes, but these things aren't foolproof. I mean, things do happen like this.

John: Yeah, especially when you're trying to make them happen. Oh, jill. God!

[ Sighs ]

Jill: [ Sighs ]

Douglas: Evening, victor.

Victor: Douglas.

Douglas: Anything wrong, old boy?

Victor: Have you ever noticed how women can give you the unmistakable impression about something one man and the next minute they've changed their minds?

Douglas: Well, you care to explain?

Victor: I'm just absolutely sick and tired of going out to that ranch with hat in hand... trying to put a relationship together that I thought she wanted to put together, as well.

Douglas: You're talking about nikki, I suppose.

Victor: Of course I'm talking about nikki. Who else would I be talking about? The worst thing is I get out there and I don't even get to see the children.

Douglas: You never got to see either nicholas or victoria?

Victor: That's what I said, isn't it? I don't have a family anymore.

Douglas: Oh, come on, victor.

Victor: No, it's the truth! I have a son. I have a daughter. I need an appointment to see them.

Douglas: Well, uh... perhaps you should have had more children.

[ Chuckles ]

Victor: Who the hell says i don't?

Douglas: Oh, look, we've been together a long time, my friend, and we've known each other very well. If you had any more children, I'd -- oh, unless, of course, you're talking about that eve person -- your former secretary. But then you've never admitted you fathered that child. You know [Chuckles] He must be a grown man by now.

Victor: Do you mind giving me a little privacy? I'm about to make a phone call, okay?

Douglas: Eve howard, I suppose.

Victor: She left her phone number and address the last time she was here.

Douglas: Oh. How interesting you should have saved it. Look, I'll give you the privacy you want.

Your migraine strikes,

and the struggle is real.

Victor: [ Groans ]

[ Ringing ]

Miguel: Good evening, mr. Abbott.

Jack: Oh, hello, miguel. I assume my wife has turned in for the evening.

Miguel: No, I'm sure she hasn't, though she might have gone upstairs for a while.

Jack: Either with nicholas or victoria?

Miguel: No, the -- the children aren't home yet. Uh, nicholas is going to be staying overnight at christopher'S.

Jack: Victoria?

Miguel: She just called. She has some research to do at the library. She'll be home immediately after it closes.

Jack: So, nikki spent the whole evening alone, huh? Miguel, I was asking about my wife. I assume she was alone.

Miguel: No, not really.

Jack: She wasn't alone?&

Miguel: No, she -- she had some visitors.

Jack: Who?

Miguel: Um, your sister ashley was here.

Jack: Who else, miguel?

Miguel: Mr. Newman.

Eve: How are you, victor?

Victor: Fine, thank you, eve. Um... listen, I've been thinking a great deal about what you said when you were here last. And I have to tell you that i have grave doubts about your claim that your -- your boy is my son.

Eve: Is that what you phoned to tell me?

Victor: Do you have any intentions of ever coming back to genoa city?

Eve: Uh...w--

[ Chuckles ] Would you believe me if I told you I'm scheduled on a plane tomorrow morning?

Victor: Oh, really? My, my. Um... do me a favor. When you arrive here, just -- just come to see me. And do bring a photo of that... boy that you claim is my son. Um... I think it goes without saying, please don't expect anything, alright? I'm extremely skeptical. I just want you to know that.

Eve: I'll see you tomorrow, victor.

Victor: Alright.

Eve: [ Sighs ]

[ Ringing ]

Metro airlines.

Eve: Uh, yes, please. Uh, I'd like to make a reservation to genoa city on the first available flight.

That would be tomorrow morning at 8:00.

Eve: Perfect.

Your name?

Eve: Eve howard.

One moment, please.

Jack: [ Sighs ]

Nikki: Hi.

Jack: Hi.

Nikki: [ Chuckles ] I didn't realize you were home.

Jack: Well, I am.

Nikki: How long have you been here?

Jack: A few minutes. Not too long.

Nikki: Well, why didn't you call me?

Jack: I assumed you were resting.

Nikki: No.

Jack: Thinking?

Nikki: Yes, as a matter of fact, I was.

Jack: About what?

Nikki: Random thoughts.

Jack: Must have been something on your mind.

Nikki: Actually, I was thinking by you. This is what's worth protecting

John: Jill, you deliberately tried to get pregnant, knowing full well that I did not want to have any more children. I mean, that was out-and-out deception.

Jill: What about you? You had a vasectomy without telling me. Wasn't that deception?

John: Oh, please. You knew I didn't want to raise a second family. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I've reached a point in my life where I don't want to think about babies or the demands that they would put on us. I know what's involved in raising a son or a daughter. Believe me. I have been there. It would change our lifestyle, a lifestyle I've looked forward to -- a time when I could enjoy the rewards of years of hard work.

Jill: Darling, it wouldn't change things that much. And as for rewards, what greater reward than to create and nourish a new life? John, please, please don't be upset with me.

John: How in the hell can i not be upset with you? You deliberately deceived me. You did something that I did not want you to do.

Jill: What about me? What about what I want? Doesn't that count for anything?

John: [ Sighs ] I don't want to talk about this anymore. If you'll excuse me, I'm going upstairs.

Jill: [ Sighs ]

Jack: You were thinking about me?

Nikki: Mm-hmm.

Jack: What about me?

Nikki: Well, all that we've been through together.

Jack: That's funny. I just finished talking to my dad about that.

Nikki: I still feels so much regret about the baby.

Jack: That's behind us, nik. I wish we could change that. We can'T.

Nikki: But now you'd like to think about more children?

Jack: I'm not gonna pressure you. I want that to be something you want, too.

Nikki: Are you alright?

Jack: Why do you ask?

Nikki: I don't know. You just seem like you're in kind of a strange mood.

Jack: I guess I am.

Nikki: Is everything alright at jabot? Is that why you had to speak to your father tonight?

Jack: Everything at jabot is great. There's no problems. I, uh... I went to see my dad about personal stuff. I really haven't had a chance to talk to him since... since we lost the baby. Anyway, he, uh -- he's terribly concerned about you. He wants to know how you're holding up.

Nikki: [ Sighs ] Well, I hope you told him I'm fine.

Jack: Are you?

Nikki: What kind of question is that?

Jack: I don't know. We've just been through a hell of a lot, and you don't say anything, and... I can't help but wonder how you're handling things.

Nikki: [ Sighs ] One day at a time. I know I'm not myself. I'm sorry.

Jack: You keep apologizing. Why? What do you have to be so sorry about?

Nikki: Well, I feel like I've let you down.

Jack: Why?

Nikki: Because of the baby.

Jack: Nikki, don't blame yourself. It is not your fault. Is there more going on here than I know?

Nikki: What do you mean?

Jack: I don't know what I mean. I... there's something with you, something... I can't interpret. You... you seem distant. You seem reserved. I realize it could well be just the loss of a child, but... if it's more, I want to know. Is there something else? Is there something wrong, something I'm not seeing? Are you still happy with me, nik?

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