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Episode # 9445 ~ Jack's New Alliance

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Proofread By Emma

Phyllis: Jack, I almost ran into you.

Jack: What a nice surprise.

Phyllis: (Chuckles)

Jack: You got a minute to sit and talk?

Phyllis: I'm meeting Daniel, but, yeah, I could talk for a minute, mm-hmm.

Jack: Good. Come here.

Phyllis: Oh, thank you.

Jack: So how you doing?

Phyllis: So... I'm settling into my new place. You know, I never thought I'd live in the penthouse again.

Jack: I think I asked, "How are you doing?" Not "What are you doing?"

Phyllis: Oh, what are you asking? Am I lying in bed all day curled up in the fetal position?

Jack: I'm asking you a serious question.

Phyllis: I'm great.

Jack: Oh, terrific. Now tell "Smilin' Jack" the truth.

Phyllis: I'm great. I'm great. Don’t. Please? I made the right decision. I'm great.

Jack: You're that sure about ending your marriage?

Phyllis: Yes. It's a relief.

Jack: What? Just knowing that the worst is behind you?

Phyllis: Yeah, it kind of is. I mean, I don't wake up every morning wondering if my husband is gonna go run off with Sharon.

Jack: Oh, look. Look, I get it. Believe me.

Phyllis: Yeah, right? I mean, I was so tense. I was so on edge. I'm not anymore. I woke up this morning. All of that was gone.

Jack: I like the sound of that.

Phyllis: Yeah.

Jack: So what's next?

Phyllis: Uh, well, I'm focusing on my kids, of course. And I'm just gonna see what new adventure the future holds.

Jack: How is Summer dealing with all of this?

Phyllis: She's okay. Oh, that's so tough. (Sighs) She doesn't understand why we moved out and Daddy still lives at the ranch. I'm trying to, you know, just explain that to her. One day at a time, right? I'm just trying to put structure there.

Jack: Is she still going to day camp?

Phyllis: Yeah. She needs to spend a lot of her time with friends right now.

Jack: Well, I gotta say, it sounds like you're coping pretty well with a very difficult situation.

Phyllis: Yeah. Yeah. With my daughter, at least. Um, my son, on the other hand, not so much. I assume you've seen this.

Jack: (Sighs)

Daniel: (Sighs) Hey, this better be important.

Abby: (Chuckles) Why, you have a hot date this morning?

Daniel: If you consider my mom a hot date.

Abby: Well, you can see mommy anytime. How often do you get to meet a Hollywood producer?

Daniel: Who cares? Look, the fame freak, that-- that's you.

Abby: I just think that you guys should get to know each other.

Daniel: Why?

Abby: I want you to be part of my reality show.

Daniel: (Laughs) You're kidding, right? No. No. "Restless Style"--that-- that was one time. Besides, I like being behind the camera, and you don't even have a reality show yet.

Abby: O-okay, Kent-- that's the producer-- asked to see me, and I know that it's because of our cover.

Daniel: Your cover. I was just a prop.

Abby: Oh, my God. Whatever, okay? It generated a lot of buzz. It even made our make-out video go vi-- hold on. Kent, over here. Mwah. (Sighs) Mwah. I want you to meet my friend...

Daniel: (Clears throat)

Abby: Daniel Romalotti.

Daniel: Hey.

Kent: Hey, man. You're the pool guy, right?

Daniel: No comment.

Abby: So... when do we film our first episode?

Jill: Oh, Morgan, that is fantastic news. I'm so glad that things are finally in motion. Yeah. All right, you have a good day, too, and thanks for the heads-up.

Jill: (Sighs) Lauren, I cannot wait to see the look on your face.

Lauren: Here you go. Enjoy. Thanks. May I help you find something?

Woman: Lauren Fenmore?

Lauren: Yes.

Woman: You've been served.

Lauren: What? (Scoffs)

Lauren: That bitch. (Scoffs)

Neil: Tucker's late.

Kay: Well, that's not like him.

Woman: Mrs. Chancellor?

Kay: Yes.

Woman: Mr. Winters.

Neil: Yes.

Woman: Well, I'm Sofia Dupre.

Neil: Oh, yes, um, you're-- you're part of McCall’s team, right?

Sofia: That's right.

Neil: Yeah.

Kay: Um... now you will be assisting, uh, uh, Tucker--taking notes?

Sofia: Notes? No. I'm handling this meeting.

Neil: You're ha-- uh, he made such a big deal about wanting to be involved.

Kay: (Stammers) (Sighs) We planned this meeting around his-- his schedule.

Neil: What could be so urgent that he would send you in his place?

Sofia: (Sighs)

Ashley: Okay, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

Tucker: What? What? What? What? What?

Ashley: Okay, we want Beauty of Nature, but we can't forget who we're dealing with, right? Victor Newman is not a pushover.

Tucker: But we have leverage.

Ashley: Only if it's true that Beauty of Nature has a lock on the market because of deals made under the table. Only if.

Tucker: Listen, everything we saw in Japan points to an illegal arrangement.

Ashley: But we don't have any evidence.

Tucker: I know. My people have been working on this for weeks. They've come up empty-handed. So listen. Next logical step-- face-to-face with the man.

Ashley: Okay, but, you know, he doesn't really respond very well to threats, so keep that in mind, okay?

Tucker: All right. (Whispers) I'll keep that in mind.

Ashley: All right, well, I wonder if it-- what if it doesn't work?

Tucker: I guess then we're back to square one.

Victor: Well, I know I'm not going to say anything until-- no, I won't say anything about the engagement until the family is together. But, you know, I'm in such a good mood that the staff is becoming a little suspicious.

(Knock on door)

Victor: Uh-huh. Darling, someone is at the door. I love you, and let's talk later. Bye.

Victor: Huh. I'll be damned. Come in. (Sighs)

Tucker: I appreciate your seeing us.

Victor: What gives me the distinct displeasure of your company?

Tucker: (Chuckles)

Ashley: Aw. Jabot.

Tucker: Yeah. You see, the bottom line is, Victor, we, uh, have managed to break into every major Asian market except Japan.

Victor: Mm-hmm. Well, that's your problem, isn't it? You should make sure that your products are put on the shelves over there.

Tucker: Well, we can't get 'em on the shelves as long as Newman Enterprises has a monopoly in the country's largest department store chain.

Victor: How the hell is that my problem, Tucker?

Tucker: Oh, it is your problem.

Victor: Really? How now?

Tucker: Because we know how you did it.

Victor: Do you? Mm.

Ashley: You're bribing a Japanese official.

Tucker: And whether that stays between the three of us is entirely up to you.

Phyllis: Thank you. You know, Daniel was great with Nick when he was in jail, and, I mean, Daniel was the one who encouraged me to stand up for myself.

Jack: Yeah, he's a terrific kid.

Phyllis: I blame myself for this really.

Jack: I'm not sure I understand that.

Phyllis: Well, if I hadn't been so caught up in my own stuff, I would have seen this coming.

Jack: What is it that's got you so wound out? The kid's gotta make a living. He's gotta pay the rent. Is it Abby? Is that what has you upset?

Phyllis: Listen, Jack, I understand she's your niece. You may be a little biased, but, um, something like this is not what makes a mother feel real warm and fuzzy.

Jack: (Sighs)

Abby: You found someone to finance the pilot, right?

Kent: Abby--

Abby: I told you that this "Restless Style" cover was going to launch me into the stratosphere. And the video--the video is getting so many hits now. People love it.

Kent: Abby, stop.

Abby: What?

Kent: (Sighs) I don't know how to break this to you, Babe, but there isn't going to be a pilot.

Abby: Why not?

Kent: I can't find a backer, and we have no money.

Abby: Yeah, but people are just finally showing interest in me. I mean, if we don't move now, we will lose our momentum.

Kent: Look, Sweetie... (Sighs) You're awesome. I've no doubt you can do-- do a great show if we had the cash.

Abby: Well, I'll get it.

Kent: You keep saying that, but you don't come through.

Abby: I got you that necklace, didn't I? And that was worth a fortune.

Kent: It barely covered what I already spent, and the rest is long gone.

Abby: (Sighs) Okay, well, give me one more chance.

Kent: I can’t. I found another project. I'm leaving town later today.

Abby: What? How could you do that to me? (Scoffs)

Kent: If, eventually, you do get the bucks, maybe we'll revisit the idea, but for now, "The Naked Heiress" is dead.

Abby: (Scoffs)

Daniel: Hey, for what it's worth, I'm sorry. I know how bad you wanted that.

Abby: Yeah, I did, more than anything. You know, this wouldn't be happening if my parents would give me my frickin' money.

Victor: How dare you come into my home...?

Ashley: (Clears throat)

Victor: And accuse me of bribery?

Tucker: Oh, I would never toss that word around lightly.

Victor: Uh-huh.

Tucker: I'm under investigation myself. It's not pleasant.

Ashley: Oh, come on. It's no secret that you have used bribery before to get shelf space. Apparently, you didn't learn from your mistakes, Victor.

Victor: Where is this coming from?

Tucker: Well, uh, we were in Japan. We were in the same hotel where Victoria met with the government official working with Newman.

Victor: For your information, Tucker, he was a government official working for the building department, because I intend to build a few offices in Tokyo. How's that?

Tucker: Mm.

Ashley: How's that... for a story?

Victor: Why would you stoop so low?

Ashley: Victor, its business.

Tucker: Come on, Victor. We all know that building offices is just a cover-up.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Tucker: But if you're willing to open up the market a little bit, let Jabot get a foot in the door, you can avoid the scrutiny of the S.E.C.

Victor: Why don't you go tell them, Tucker? You can't, because you have no evidence against me.

Tucker: I don't have evidence yet.

Victor: When you came to this town, you coveted Jabot and Beauty of Nature.

Tucker: You wouldn't sell.

Victor: You got that right. I wouldn't then. I will not now. Now if you want to go public with your accusation of bribery, just be aware that I will sue you for defamation of character.

Tucker: Well, I guess I don't have to tell you I don't give up easily.

Victor: And now I suggest you show yourself out.

Tucker: Sure.

Victor: Ashley?

Ashley: Yeah?

Victor: I know he made you C.E.O. of Jabot. But do you recall what he did to his mother? Have a good day.

Neil: As you know, uh, Chancellor Industries has had some issues this past year.

Sofia: (Chuckles)

Kay: (Chuckles) That's a polite way of putting it.

Neil: Tucker acquired the company, and then he became the focus of a department of justice investigation. He returned the majority interest to Katherine.

Sofia: I'm up to speed, Mr. Winters. Let's move along.

Kay: Uh--

Neil: The image of our company needs a little bit of tweaking. We need to announce the return of stability to the company, remind people that Chancellor Industries has been a benchmark for quality for decades.

Kay: What about the budget?

Neil: In the states, it can remain pretty much the same.

Kay: Europe? Asia?

Neil: We need to increase our presence there.

Kay: Mm.

Neil: With a little bit more money, our marketing department and ad firm should have no trouble selling us.

Sofia: Uh, Mr. Winters--

Neil: No, please. Call me Neil.

Sofia: Neil. Right. I hate to be so blunt, but you are completely off the mark.

Kay: (Scoffs)

Neil: Did you read my report carefully?

Sofia: Yes, cover to cover.

Kay: So then what is the problem?

Sofia: The advertising agency isn't innovative. (Scoffs) And the marketing department is straight up out of 1978.

Kay: Well, I like to view them as tried and true.

Sofia: (Chuckles) Well, they've done a satisfactory job maintaining Chancellor Industries' dignified image, but maintenance isn't enough, not for the amount that you're spending.

Neil: Okay, what are you suggesting?

Sofia: C.I. needs a fresh perspective with people who can do it more cost effectively.

Kay: These people have worked for me for years. (Stammers) That-- well, that's totally out of the question.

Sofia: Well, I admire your loyalty, but sometimes young blood is needed to keep a company relevant.

Kay: Is that a fact?

Sofia: Well, Neil just joined your team last year, huh? I hear he's become quite an asset.

Neil: Yet you don't like any of my ideas, do you?

Sofia: Well, you'll see in my report, I recommended new hires for the new in-house marketing department, as well as, um, we can cut staff by 30%.

Kay: 30%?

Sofia: And I'd also like to take bids from different advertising agencies for a, uh, contemporary campaign.

Kay: Well, perhaps you should get rid of me since I'm so antiquated.

Sofia: (Chuckles) Mrs. Chancellor, I mean no disrespect, but, uh--

Kay: I would like to hear Tucker's opinion. Now why is he not here?

Sofia: Don't view his absence as a lack of interest. He flew me all the way from Berlin for this.

Kay: First-class, I hope.

Sofia: Just read the report.

Kay: Oh, I assure you...

Sofia: (Sighs)

Kay: These tired, old, weary eyes will read every word.

Sofia: Keep an open mind. So we'll talk later?

Neil: Sofia, if you don't mind, I'd prefer to talk right now.

Sofia: (Sighs)

Daniel: (Sighs) Hey. Hey.

Jack: Hey.

Daniel: Sorry I'm late.

Phyllis: Hmm. You're with Abby?

Daniel: How'd you guess?

Phyllis: Oh, just a wild guess.

Daniel: (Sighs)

Phyllis: Yeah.

Daniel: Yeah, you know, she's, uh, really upset that her reality show isn't gonna fly.

Jack: Oh, Man, she has to be devastated by that.

Phyllis: Speaking of which, um, why didn't you tell me about this little photo op you had with her?

Daniel: You had a lot of stuff goin' on.

Jack: Listen, Daniel...

Phyllis: (Sighs)

Jack: I know you're just trying to make your mark here obvi--

Daniel: Well, uh, no. No, I'm not trying to make any mark. I was just trying to help out. Look, if Abby had her way, that--that picture would have been way worse. Trust me. Billy and Malcolm, they chose the most conservative shot.

Jack: Yeah, I'm sure in Abby's mind, this was just a spoof of that video of you two.

Phyllis: What video?

(Cell phone rings)

Jack: Oh, sorry.

Daniel: Uh, you don't want to know.

Jack: Ashley. Hey, Ash, what's up?

Phyllis: I want to know.

Jack: I'm on my way. Yeah. Gotta run. See you. Take care.

Daniel: Yeah. Good talk. Thanks, Jack.

Phyllis: Hey. What is this about a video with you and Abby?

Victor: Boy, oh, boy, oh, boy, from that scowl on your face, I guess you're angry with both your parents, huh?

Abby: Oh, I am so pissed off right now.

Victor: Don't you use that language around your father, you got it?

Abby: Fine. I'm sorry.

Victor: Now let me tell you something. Your mother and I are both very angry with you...

Abby: (Scoffs)

Victor: For exposing yourself on that sleazy magazine cover owned by that idiot Billy Abbott.

Abby: You have totally ruined my career. My reality show is toast.

Victor: Don't make me laugh, okay? We did you a favor, all right?

Abby: Oh, God, you can't even fake being sympathetic.

Victor: That damn show would have haunted you for years, Girl.

Abby: I would have been the next "It" girl! All I needed was a little bit of my trust fund.

Victor: If you want to talk to me about your trust fund, you suggest a better investment. You got it?

Abby: Oh, well, the investment was me. It was me. A-a-a-and I believe in myself, so you know what? Maybe--maybe you're right. Maybe I would have fallen flat on my face, but I deserve the chance to try.

Victor: We saved you-- your mother and I saved you from humiliation.

Abby: That is bull! That is bull. That I--you just couldn't stand the thought of me proving you wrong.

Victor: And in the process, humiliating your family? Is that it?

Abby: Oh, yeah, see, that-- that's it. That's really why you are keeping my money from me, because, well, being a reality star that's not classy enough for Victor Newman.

Victor: I know you're acting up, and every time you do, you remind me of how young you are.

Abby: See, that's not true. It's not true.

Victor: Really? If you want to talk about your trust fund, my darling, you show me that you have grown up, all right?

Jill: Wow, that was fast. What'd you do? Run every red light?

Lauren: You're suing me for half of Fenmore's?

Jill: I'm suing you for what is mine, Lauren, and given what I've read in our father's will, it should be a slam dunk.

Daniel: No, you really don't need-- you really don't need to see this.

Phyllis: What--shh! Wait.

Daniel: (Clears throat)

Phyllis: Oh, my God. Is that you?

Daniel: I, uh, told you so. (Clears throat)

Phyllis: So when I found you at the pool, that's what happened the night before?

Daniel: Yep. (Clears throat)

Phyllis: And Abby videotaped it? And now you are on the cover of a magazine with her?

Daniel: (Sighs) Mom, didn't you hear me? I said I was trying to help her out.

Phyllis: I cannot believe you. You just got rid of Amber. Now you're hooking up with Abby? Abby? She is the poster child of exhibitionism. Are you kidding me, Daniel? And right when I leave Nick, you hook up with his little sister?

Daniel: You're overreacting.

Phyllis: No, I'm not overreacting, and watch how you talk to me, thank you. I told you that Victor would lose his mind if he found out you were fooling around with his daughter.

Daniel: Well, I'm not dead yet. (Clears throat)

Phyllis: Okay, you think this is funny?

Daniel: (Chuckles)

Phyllis: Is this funny to you? Am I amusing you with this? (Sighs) I know girls like Abby. I know them. They--they twist men around their finger, and they use them.

Daniel: Okay, if it means that much to you, I'll stay away from Abby.

Phyllis: Oh, I can see how well that's worked out for you.

Daniel: Can we-- can we just talk about this some other time? You're kind of embarrassing me.

Phyllis: Oh, am I embarrassing you? I am embarrassing you now after this. Really? There are so many girls in Genoa City, and you pick Abby. What is wrong with you?

Victor: My darling, you don't build a career by running around naked and spouting inanities on camera.

Abby: I'm sorry. Do you have something against saving animals?

Victor: Stop this "Saving animals" nonsense. You want access to your trust fund. That's what this is about.

Abby: And you have no right keeping it from me.

Victor: When I was your age, I worked for a living, you got it?

Abby: Yeah, and, uh, you also walked 20 miles to school in the snow.

Victor: (Slams glass down) (Sighs) Do not ever say anything disparaging about my childhood. It was a tough one. You have no clue how tough it was, okay?

Abby: Well, I do know that Nicholas and Victoria, they hardly blazed their own trails.

Victor: I gave them a leg up. They worked for the rest of it to get to the top, you got it? You seem to suffer from a sense of entitlement.

Abby: Have you met a Newman who didn't?

Victor: There's a little bit of Victor Newman in you, isn't there? Well, you show me that you're grown up, and then we can talk about your career and your trust fund and all that stuff, okay?

Jack: So you wanted to meet with me?

Ashley: Yes. I need your advice.

Jack: About?

Ashley: Sit. About Jabot. I'm assuming you want to help even though Tucker shut you out of the company, right?

Jack: Wait. Help with what?

Ashley: Okay, so we want to find a way to buy Beauty of Nature and merge it with Jabot.

Jack: There is no way "The Mustache" is going to voluntarily distance himself from Beauty of Nature.

Ashley: Obviously. Obviously. But you're very good at thinking outside the box, right? And you know the players. You know the company, so come on. Any ideas?

Jack: Short of prying it out of his cold, dead hands? Uh... wait a minute.

Ashley: What? What?

Jack: Call your friend Tucker. Invite him over. I have a proposition for him.

Ashley: Okay.

Lauren: And this is what you consider the key phrase? "To any and all of my living heirs"? You're basing your entire case on semantics?

Jill: That is proof of my birthright.

Lauren: I always knew you were a piece of work.

Jill: Excuse me?

Lauren: You get your D.N.A. tested, prove you're a Fenmore, and two seconds later, you're suing me. It's all about money for you.

Jill: Lauren, you know it's not all about money. (Sighs) I need to be recognized for who I am, okay?

Lauren: Let me tell you who you are. You are a greedy, selfish opportunist who doesn't give a damn for family or legacies.

Kay: Lauren and Jill--

Jill: You call me greedy? You're the one who refuses to share our birthright!

Kay: That's enough! Enough!

Lauren: Are you that hard up for cash?

Jill: It's not about the cash, Lauren.

Lauren: Oh, really? Because I can see dollar signs where your eyeballs used to be!

Jill: Do you want to know what I see when I look at--

Kay: Stop! Stop it! Both of you. Now go back to your corners. It's my turn to speak, and you will listen. Now I realize this is a very, very difficult situation. But a lawsuit is going to make it worse.

Jill: Well, I have no choice, because Lauren has made it very clear she will never consider me part of the family.

Lauren: You know something? We don't even know how my father felt.

Jill: (Sighs)

Lauren: It's possible that he didn't even know that his girlfriend was pregnant.

Jill: Oh, please, not that again.

Lauren: It's a reasonable conclusion, Jill.

Kay: Shut up! For the love of God, would you both just shut up? Now I agree that Jill is moving too quickly.

Jill: (Sighs)

Kay: But you have to understand, she was reeling from Liz Foster's death when she found out that Neil Fenmore was her father.

Lauren: And instead of grieving, she pounces on me.

Kay: (Sighs) Lauren, as much as she loved and still loves the Fosters, I know for a fact that she has been desperately searching for years to find out who her biological mother and father were.

Jill: This has hit me very hard.

Kay: She felt as though she's been robbed-- the fact that all that information had been kept from her. As for you, to say that you have been overzealous-- that is an understatement.

Lauren: Yeah, she is really shoving this sister thing down my throat.

Kay: N-no, listen.

Jill: (Sighs)

Kay: For Lauren, this whole situation has come straight out of the blue. And--and the woman needs time to come to terms with the fact that her father, whom she adored, kept this big secret from her.

Jill: All right. Okay. I admit, this must have come as a shock to you.

Lauren: Thank you, Katherine, for finally getting her to understand that.

Kay: So, uh, perhaps when Lauren has time to process what has happened, the two of you can sit down...

Jill: (Sighs)

Kay: And you can discuss this rationally!

Sofia: No, no, no. I need those contracts to-day. No. No more excuses. Look, can we do this another time? I have somewhere I need to be.

Neil: Sofia, I'm sure you can spare me a minute.

Sofia: Well, I'm sorry if I offended you when I upstaged you.

Neil: Up--upstaged... (Laughs) I'm just curious. What exactly is your role with McCall, unlimited?

Sofia: Um... I'm Tucker's, uh, right hand.

Neil: Right hand. That's s-strange. Call me crazy, but Katherine and I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you before now.

Sofia: Because while he's been working in Genoa City, he needed me in other places.

Neil: Yeah? You know what I think?

Sofia: I'm sure you're gonna tell me.

Neil: I think you're Tucker's hatchet woman. He sends you in to do his dirty work.

Sofia: Well, surely you know by now. Tucker does his own dirty work. Neil.

Tucker: So let's hear it, Jack. What's your proposal?

Jack: I help you get Beauty of Nature, and in return, I come back to Jabot as co-C.E.O. with Ashley.

Ashley: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Wh--what?

Jack: You don't want that?

Ashley: Well... you just kind of caught me off guard.

Jack: I've learned to live without Jabot because I had to. We both know it's in my blood. If we can make some kind of arrangement--

Tucker: Jack. Jack, excuse me. But how can you, of all people, get Victor to sell? It's a well-documented fact you're bitter rivals, Man.

Jack: Well, less well-documented is the fact that I know the inner workings of Newman. Brad Carlton and I once ran Newman. Let's just say nothing's impossible.

Tucker: Well, sounds like you have a plan. What is it?

Jack: Does it really matter? If I can't pull this off, you lose nothing. If I can, and it's legal, do we have a deal?

Tucker: Sure.

Kay: First, you should drop the lawsuit.

Jill: (Sighs) Gladly, if Lauren agrees to a proper settlement.

Lauren: I'm not going to agree to anything. In fact, I need you to back off and just give me some time to adjust.

Jill: (Sighs) If I do that, you will let this drag on forever.

Kay: You wanted more than just the estate. You wanted Lauren as a sister. Now going to war is not going to make this happen.

Jill: Oh, I tried to play nice, but she made it very obvious she doesn't want a sister.

Kay: You don't know how Lauren's going to feel a month from now, Jill.

Lauren: No, actually, she's right. Jill's right. I'll never accept her as family.

Jill: Why?

Lauren: Because in all the years that my father was alive, he never talked about a long-lost child. He never searched for you.

Jill: That you know of.

Lauren: The will doesn't say anything about a daughter that he wished he'd kept.

Jill: It doesn't exclude one, either.

Lauren: Oh, you are reading into this what's just not there. He left you in the past. He never looked back, and I'm pretty sure a judge is going to agree with me.

Jill: You are gonna regret speaking to me this way.

Kay: Oh, for heaven sakes, Jill.

Jill: Be quiet, Katherine.

Kay: Oh, stop it.

Jill: My attorney is gonna tear you to shreds in court. (Sighs)

Lauren: Let him try, because he'll be up against my husband, and I'm sure you understand Michael's track record. Excuse me, Katherine.

Daniel: When I got to know Abby, I thought that she was just a spoiled little brat, a total airhead.

Phyllis: She is.

Daniel: That is the image that she projects, all right? She's also smart, and she's creative, and-- and look at what she's doing. She's fearless.

Phyllis: Oh, my God. You really like her.

Daniel: Yeah, you know what? I guess I do.

Phyllis: I need something stronger than coffee.

Daniel: (Sighs) Don't be dramatic.

Phyllis: I thought you wanted to focus on your art.

Daniel: I do want to focus on my art, and I am. Abby told me that doing this stupid cover was gonna be good for my career, and you know what? It has been. My art dealer called me, and he wants more paintings. So instead of freaking out, you should be happy for me, 'cause I'm finally getting my life together.

Phyllis: No I-I know. And I'm so happy for you, but this girl's gonna bring you down.

Daniel: I am not in over my head with this girl. I just want you to know that there's more to Abby than people think.

Phyllis: (Sighs)

Victor: Hello.

Ashley: Hello.

Victor: Hello.

Ashley: So what's our daughter done now?

Victor: (Sighs heavily) Seems without her trust fund money, the reality show's off the table.

Ashley: (Sighs) Oh, thank you, God.

Victor: (Chuckles) Yes. My sentiments exactly.

Ashley: (Sighs) But, of course, she's blaming us, right?

Victor: Oh, yeah. But she'll come around. She'll soon realize that there are a thousand better ways to use her energy.

Jack: I spoke to Daniel. I'm sorry about your show.

Abby: Yeah, well, I know you weren't a fan of "The Naked Heiress," but at least you didn't put me down like my parents did.

Jack: Well, I knew how important it was to you.

Abby: I'm still gonna make it happen.

Jack: And how are you gonna do that?

Abby: By selling Brad's house.

Jack: You would actually do that?

Abby: I don't want to do it. It's where I feel the closest to him and Colleen.

Jack: Kiddo, that's quite a sacrifice.

Abby: Yeah, I hate it. But I'm not gonna give up on my dream.

Jack: What if I was to tell you there's another way?

Neil: (Sighs) Tucker McCall.

Tucker: Hey.

Neil: Hey, didn't expect to see you here.

Tucker: Best espresso in town.

Neil: Yeah, I know that. You said your-- your schedule was packed. You--you don't look very busy to me.

Tucker: Is this about the meeting, Neil?

Neil: You could have let Katherine and me know that you were sending Sofia in your place.

Tucker: Mm. Listen, I have total confidence in Sofia. When she speaks, she speaks for me.

Neil: Really?

Tucker: Mm-hmm.

Neil: Since when?

Tucker: Neil, there's something you should know. I am gonna be devoting a good chunk of my time at Jabot for a while.

Neil: Meaning what?

Tucker: Sofia will be representing me more at Chancellor, so you should get used to working with her. It'll make your life a lot easier.

Sofia: Miss me?

Malcolm: Sofia, why didn't you tell me you were comin' to town?

Sofia: Well, I thought my fiancé liked surprises. Mm.

Malcolm: Hey, Baby.

Sofia: (Chuckles)

Malcolm: (Chuckles)

Phyllis: (Sighs)

Daniel: Trust me, the last thing I want to do is get serious with somebody. You know, I just got done divorcing Amber.

Phyllis: I know, and I know how depressed you've been.

Daniel: Well, now that I'm feeling a little bit better, I plan on enjoying my-- my new freedom.

Phyllis: You know why I believe you?

Daniel: Because I'm a terrible liar?

Phyllis: No. Because I plan on enjoying my new freedom, too.

Daniel: Oh, really? So, um, does that mean we could cruise the bars together?

Phyllis: We're not going to be cruising anything together, Daniel.

Daniel: Okay. (Chuckles)

Phyllis: I'm going back to work.

Daniel: Where?

Phyllis: Not Newman Enterprises.

Daniel: No.

Phyllis: No.

Daniel: No, you don't want to run into Nick.

Phyllis: Not "Restless Style" after Billy-- what he's done to it.

Daniel: You've already been there. You've already done that.

Phyllis: I think I'm gonna go to Jabot.

Daniel: Jack know about that?

Phyllis: Mnh-mnh. Jabot's sort of a touchy subject for him. But I think I'm gonna talk to Ashley and see if she has a spot for me.

Victor: Abby is brimming with resentment.

Ashley: Which means she's going to rebel even more.

Victor: But to be honest with you, both Nicholas and Victoria rebelled a great deal at that age.

Ashley: I think she's even more headstrong than they were.

Victor: Yeah, but given time, she'll realize that Newman Enterprises is where the opportunities are.

Ashley: Maybe.

Victor: And she'll come back to our fold.

Ashley: Maybe, but I think that first, she's gonna cause us a whole lot of grief.

Abby: If you have an idea, let's hear it.

Jack: You know that Brad owned stock in Newman Enterprises.

Abby: Um, yes. That's how Colleen became a board member.

Jack: And how Victor made Colleen's life a living hell.

Abby: You're not gonna tell me to try to become a board member, are you?

Jack: No.

Abby: Oh, good. Thank God. It's so boring.

Jack: Just listen, please.

Abby: I'm listening.

Jack: As Brad's daughter, you inherited all of his stock in Newman.

Abby: Mm-hmm.

Jack: As Victor's daughter, you have as much stock in Newman as either Nicholas or Victoria.

Abby: So what?

Jack: Together, that stock represents power.

Abby: To do what?

Jack: You play your cards right and leverage that power, you can do pretty much anything you want.

Next on "The Young and the Restless"...

Victoria: If you're not happy with the way that I do business, then why don't you do your own dirty work, Dad?

Nick: Playtime's over, Sport. I'm gonna see to it that you go back to jail.

Abby: As the second-largest shareholder, I have the power to get my TV show produced.

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