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Episode # 9614 ~ Complications Arise With Lucy

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Victoria: No. (Sighs) This is your half of the to-do list for tomorrow.

Billy: Oh, wow.

Victoria: What? Wha-- what? What?

Billy: (Clears throat) Nothing. I just assumed that, that, you know, a christening only required a kid in a cute outfit and some water to sprinkle on 'em.

Victoria: No. (Sighs) There is way more to it than that.

Billy: So I see. Just please tell me there aren't any decorating duties on here, 'cause I--

Victoria: You don't have to worry about that. Jana took Lucy to the-- to the party store. They're gonna handle that. Actually, they're probably done, and I have to meet them.

Billy: Nice. Okay. Go ahead. I'm sure this is all gonna come together.

Victoria: It will, and I'm really excited. I mean, Lucy's ours. I mean, she was ours from the moment that we held her, but this just makes it feel like its official, you know? We're taking an oath in front of God and our family that we're gonna love her and take care of her for the rest of our lives. It's like a public declaration that she's our daughter. It's so special. (Gasps) But I gotta go.

Billy: Okay.

(Telephone rings)

Victoria: Oh. Hello? What do you mean, there's a problem? What? Uh, it's the church. There's a problem with Lucy's birth certificate. Um--

Billy: Hey, you know what? Um, let--let me handle that. You need to go meet Jana.

Victoria: Really? Are you sure?

Billy: Yeah, I got it. It's--it's no problem.

Victoria: You got it?

Billy: I got it. Bye, Baby.

Victoria: Bye. Mwah!

Billy: Mwah!

Victoria: Thanks.

Billy: You got it.

Billy: Hello?

Daniel: Well, at least your dad showed up to bail you out.

Abby: (Scoffs) He ended up chewing me out. If I put a fraction of the energy that I've wasted on him into "The Naked Heiress," it would be a huge success.

Daniel: (Chuckles)

Kent: Great news-- a big cable executive was in Chicago last night, saw the coverage of your arrest, wants to talk to us about the show. He's on his way here right now.

Abby: (Sighs)

Jana: Mommy's gonna be so proud about your decorations that you bought. They're so lovely, aren't they?

(Cell phone rings) (Ring)

Jana: Hello? Ryder? What on earth are you doing phoning me? How do you know I went to the church? Are you bloody following me? That doesn't matter. That doesn't matter. No, there were no babies abandoned at the church, so you can cross that off your bloody list. Listen, you leave me alone. Leave me alone. (Sighs) Hi.

Victoria: Hi.

Nikki: Well, I suppose I should congratulate you on the big win in the arbitration. Not a lot of people who go up against Victor survive, much less succeed.

Vance: "Should" congratulate me? D-does that mean you're not going to?

Nikki: Bartender.

Deacon: Yeah?

Nikki: Another round. On me.

Deacon: (Scoffs)

Victor: Kindly collect your jaws off the floor.

Michael: Well, it does come as a bit of a shock. You've insisted you wanted to appeal this ruling.

Victor: I've changed my mind. Let's discuss it in the study, okay?

Diane: No, no, stay. I'm leaving. I'm gonna see the foreman.

Michael: When you say you want to end this your way, I assume that means you've already decided how you want to pay the settlement.

Victor: I suggest you have a seat first.

Nick: (Sighs)

[Nick remembering]

Nick: Here, how about you wear this instead?

Diane: No, this-- this is authentic Italian silk.

Nick: It'll go great with my sauce from Tuscany. I will put it all over you.

Diane: Don't do it, 'cause I will retaliate, and you will not be a happy man.

Nick: Bring it on.

(Knock on door)

Nick: (Sighs)

Diane: What did you tell your father about us?

Nick: I have no idea what you're talking about.

Diane: Victor just told me to stay away from you. He said he saw us exchanging looks at the coffeehouse. Where did he get the idea that something happened between us?

Nick: I don't know, Diane. Do you keep a diary?

Diane: Who did you tell?

Nick: No one.

Diane: Please tell me it wasn't your mother. This is very uncomfortable for me.

Nick: I didn't create this situation. But, you know, my dad's right about one thing-- we shouldn't be anywhere near each other.

Michael: Are you sure, Victor? This is something you swore you'd never do.

Victor: The alternatives are unacceptable, okay?

Michael: Don't you at least want to sleep on it?

Victor: Kindly use my study and make the necessary arrangements. Thank you.

Abby: If I had been arrested one day earlier or one day later, this cable guy wouldn't have been here to see it. This feels really meant to be.

Kent: Well, don't tell him that. Play it cool.

Abby: Okay, right. Now I just--I'm so excited. This is really going to happen.

Man: Miss Newman. Martin Beenum. Such a pleasure to meet you.

Abby: Thank you. Thank you. So wonderful meeting you.

Martin: So what do you say? You ready to become bigger than the Kardashians?

Abby: (Chuckles)

Jana: Well, since we finished early, we went to the hand laundry, didn't we?

Victoria: Oh, you did? Aw.

Jana: And, um, we picked up the christening dress.

Victoria: (Gasps) Oh, thank you. Thank you. Isn't it beautiful?

Jana: Oh, my God, it is gorgeous.

Victoria: I know. (Laughs)

Jana: Was it yours?

Victoria: Uh, it was Colleen's.

Jana: Oh.

Victoria: Yeah.

Jana: Billy must be so happy.

Victoria: Yeah.

Jana: (Sighs) It kinda makes me want to cry, actually.

Victoria: Oh, listen, uh, you might want to save your tears. I think you may have a parking ticket.

Jana: What?

Victoria: Yeah.

Jana: I swear I fed that bloody meter.

Victoria: Well, I don't know. Maybe it's just a flyer. It was under your windshield wiper. Sorry.

Jana: (Scoffs) All right, I'll go check.

Victoria: Okay. (Laughs) It happens.

Jana: (Scoffs) I know.

Victoria: Hey! You, my little sweetheart, have had a big day already. And tomorrow is gonna be even bigger. It is. We're gonna make such a fuss over you and let everyone know how much we love you and how we can't imagine our lives without you. Yeah. What do you think about that? It's too bad Reed can't be here. I know he'd go crazy over you. But you know what? Someday, we're gonna be together, all of us, all the time.

Reverend Fulton: It happens all the time. People give me a copy, but I need the original birth certificate.

Billy: You know, Father, I thought this was the original.

Reverend Fulton: No, it would have the state's seal on it if it were.

Billy: Okay, that's-- there's definitely not a seal. You know, we were just so excited to get Lucy. Maybe we didn't check all the boxes.

Reverend Fulton: I'm sure the adoption agency can help you straighten it out.

Billy: Yeah, I bet they can. (Sighs) Look, what if I can't get this straightened out in time for the christening?

Reverend Fulton: I think we would have to postpone.

Billy: Okay, we're not gonna do that, so I'll--I'll get this straightened out. No problem. Right away.

Reverend Fulton: (Laughs) Good, good, good, good.

Billy: Okay.

Reverend Fulton: Uh, yeah, just bring it with you tomorrow.

Billy: I will. I will. Thank you very much, Sir.

Reverend Fulton: You're welcome.

Billy: Yeah, I need to talk to you right away.

Diane: How long do you think Victor's been suspicious?

Nick: Well, it sounds like it's more than just suspicion.

Diane: If you didn't tell him, then how did he find out about us?

Nick: Look, there is nothing happening right now, so you have nothing to worry about. And we certainly don't need to discuss it.

Diane: Well, something else that Victor said might interest you. He's decided not to fight the judge's ruling. He's with Michael right now discussing some kind of settlement offer.

Nick: Why would you be doing that-- spying on him?

Diane: I'm not spying. I was part of the conversation.

Nick: A private conversation that you felt inclined to come and tell me about.

Diane: I thought it would ease the tension between the two of you if you knew.

Nick: 'Cause that's such a high priority for you? That me and my dad get along?

Diane: Okay. (Sighs) I give up. I'm... I'm just trying to be your friend. Does that have to change just because I got married?

Nick: A lot of things changed when you got married. Some things didn't. They should have.

Diane: What is that supposed to mean?

Nick: Your loyalty should be to your husband.

Diane: Nick, you're reading way too much into this. It didn't hurt anybody that I came here and shared good news with you. I thought you'd be glad to hear it.

Nick: Not from you.

Diane: (Sighs) Okay. Fine. I'll know better now than to go out of my way for you. Quite clearly, you wouldn't do it for me.

Nick: I'll get the door for you.

Diane: It wasn't always like this.

Nick: You made your choice.

Abby: I want to use the show to draw attention to important causes, but--but never in a preachy way. It'll be subversive and funny, glamorous.

Martin: And we could totally lead up to that.

Daniel: I'm sorry. Lead up to?

Martin: Right, in the second or third season. But if you want the audience to care about your pet causes, first, they need to care about you.

Kent: That makes sense.

Martin: Right, you want them identifying with you, uh, rooting for you.

Abby: Right, right, yes. I-I-I will totally be the underdog. I'll go up against corrupt politicians and-- and--and big corporations.

Martin: And who is bigger than Victor Newman? The fact that tiny little you took him on and triumphed-- that's your hook.

Abby: That's yesterday's news. I-I think the show really needs to be about my life now.

Martin: Look, Abby, uh, you're a genius at creating drama.

Daniel: (Scoffs) That's the understatement of the year.

Martin: But who needs new material when you already have this treasure trove of conflict and heartbreak? The twists and turns of the lawsuit, the repercussions-- this could carry you through the entire first season.

Abby: No, see, the lawsuit was to get the money to pay for the show. It was never meant to be the show.

Kent: Well, which is not to say we're not interested in hearing your suggestions.

Martin: You have access to the arbitration transcripts which are sealed. That's a goldmine. We could stage a reenactment.

Abby: What? God, no. No.

Victoria: Oh! Yeah.

Jana: (Sighs) Well, not a ticket. Whew!

Victoria: Oh, wow.

Jana: Just a-a note from my friend. She recognized my car.

Victoria: Oh, good. That's great.

Jana: Yeah. Yeah. She's, um, she's invited me to lunch. She's only in town for the day, but--but never mind. I mean, we've got so much to do for the christening.

Victoria: What? No, go. It's fine.

Jana: Oh...

Victoria: We've got it covered here, especially since you got so much done this morning. Please.

Jana: You sure?

Victoria: Yes, I'm sure. Go. Have fun. (Laughs)

Jana: Okay. All right. Bye, "Lucy-goosey." Bye!

Victoria: Say, "Bye."

Jana: Bye!

Victoria: Bye, Jana. We'll see you later.

Jana: Okay.

Victoria: Hey, I got you all to myself. Yes, I do.

(Cell phone rings)

Victoria: Oh. Hey, what's up?

Nick: I have news.

[Billy remembering]

Prim: Here's all the stuff you'll need-- birth certificate, adoption papers...   

Prim: So what's the big emergency?

Billy: You said that the birth certificate would be indistinguishable from a real one.

Prim: It is.

Billy: (Sighs) See that right there? Do you see that? There's not a seal on this. Now the priest that's christening my kid tomorrow, he said that he can't accept this.

Prim: You must have given him the copy.

Billy: I gave him what you gave me. Look, I paid you a lot of money to make sure that there wouldn't be any problems, and the first time that we show a certificate, there's a problem, a big problem.

Prim: I hope you didn't react like this in front of him.

Billy: Fix this, and fix it right now.

Deacon: Are you sure there's nothing else I can do to help you, Mrs. Newman?

Nikki: No, I think we're doing just fine. Uh, you have another customer.

Vance: He was... attentive.

Nikki: Mm, overly so. How long do you expect to stay in Genoa City?

Vance: As long as it takes to wrap up the case.

Nikki: Oh, well, then, uh, we can just assume that you're a permanent resident. Victor is the most stubborn man I have ever known. I expect it would be years before you and my children see a penny of that settlement, if you see any at all.

Vance: Then again, you expected us to lose.

Nikki: Point taken.

Vance: Were you hoping we'd lose? Withdrawn. It's only natural you'd have divided loyalties, given the relationship you have with Victor.

Nikki: Oh, you don't know anything about me at all, Mr. Abrams.

Vance: Not nearly as much as I'd like to. Want to join me for lunch?

Nikki: Sure, why not? Excuse me just a moment. I'll be right back.

Vance: All right.

Vance: Would you get us a table for two?

Woman: Sure. It'll be just a minute.

Vance: All right.

Michael: Michael Baldwin.

Vance: Michael, Vance Abrams. Just wanted to give you a heads-up in case Victor's dragging his feet. Yeah, I'm gonna ask the court to order him to present a settlement plan within 30 days.

Michael: Do what you gotta do.

Woman: Your table's ready, Mr. Abrams.

Vance: Thank you, Darling. Do me a favor-- when, uh, Mrs. Newman comes out, point her in the right direction, would you?

Woman: Sure, uh, which Mrs. Newman are we talking about?

Vance: Nikki. I'll be in touch.

Victor: Is there a problem?

Michael: I don't know what Vance is up to. He's, uh, having lunch with Nikki.

Victor: Where?

Michael: He was speaking to a woman named Tara. There's a hostess named Tara at, uh, Gloworm.

Victor: Good. You're back. The three of us are going to lunch at Gloworm.

Michael: Oh, I am so sorry. Victor, I can't make lunch, but, uh, here's the copy of the trust agreement, and, um, I will get back to you on that other matter.

Victor: You do that.

Michael: All right. Diane. Bye.

Victor: Where's your necklace?

Diane: It didn't seem appropriate for a construction site.

Victor: You're Mrs. Victor Newman. I gave this to you. I want you to wear it.

Victor: Okay?

Victoria: Yes. So, um, this news that you have heard-- it's good?

Nick: Dad's not gonna fight the judge's ruling. He's ready to settle.

Victoria: He told you this?

Nick: No.

Victoria: Michael?

Nick: Let's just say it's someone who's in a position to know.

Victoria: Someone that you can trust?

Nick: I wouldn't say that, but I wouldn't come to you with this if I didn't think it was reliable.

Victoria: Wow. (Sighs) Wow.

Nick: Yeah, "Wow" is right.

Victoria: Well, if Dad is serious about putting this lawsuit behind him, then he knows exactly what we want. He knows that we want Beauty of Nature.

Nick: Yes, we do. Now what about Abby?

Victoria: We're just gonna have to get her on board.

Martin: You've garnered a loyal following by being completely open with your audience, uh, naked, as it were. If you don't adhere to that same level of transparency now--

Daniel: Transparency? Uh, she's not runnin' for office.

Abby: (Scoffs) Uh, "The Naked Heiress" is not me. It's a persona that I've crafted, and it's not keeping with her image to be reamed out by her own father.

Martin: But the audience will totally feel your pain.

Kent: Abby, he makes a valid point. We have to show your vulnerabilities as well as your strengths.

Martin: Yes. Yes.

Abby: You're not talking about expressing my vulnerabilities. You're talking about exploiting a family tragedy. I don't want the world to see us ripping each other apart.

Martin: Abby, if you want to do reality TV, you're gonna have to get real. Jon and Kate's divorce episode got three times their average rating...

Abby: (Scoffs)

Martin: The highest the network had seen. Why? Because people eat this stuff up with a spoon.

Kent: Abby, at least consider--

Abby: No. No. This is not what "The Naked Heiress" is about.

Martin: I'm very disappointed, but it was nice meeting you, and I wish you the best of luck. (Sighs)

Kent: Wait, Mr. Beenum.

Abby: (Sighs) Did I just screw up big-time?

Daniel: Well, on the bright side, I don't think you have to go lookin' for a day job. You do have half a billion dollars to fall back on.

Abby: (Chuckles)

Daniel: (Laughs)

Nikki: (Sighs)

Victor: Not enough that you turned my children against me?

Vance: Ahh, you give me too much credit. You did that yourself.

Nikki: No need to get all spun out, Victor. No conspiracy here. Sometimes a lunch date is just a date.

Victor: What happened to your drunk bartender?

Nikki: We have gone our separate ways, which means I am free to have lunch with whomever I please.

Vance: Lucky me.

Victor: Well, I'll be damned. You certainly didn't trade up, did you?

Vance: (Chuckles)

Nikki: Charming.

Vance: He's rough.

Nikki: So sorry.

Vance: It's okay.

Abby: Where is my little god-baby?

Victoria: Oh.

Abby: You said she was gonna be here.

Victoria: Yeah, sorry. She's taking a nap in Faith's room.

Abby: (Groans) I was jonesing for that little giggle.

Victoria: Oh, she'll be up soon. Don't worry.

Abby: Aw.

Victoria: (Chuckles)

Nick: And right now, we want to talk to you about dad.

Abby: Mm, it's an instant migraine.

Victoria: I know. Listen.

Abby: (Sighs)

Victoria: Um, you know, he's been really cold to both of us since we won the suit.

Abby: Oh. Oh. You guys are getting cold. I-I'm jealous. I'm getting the fire-breathing dragon.

Nick: Ahh, "The Naked Heiress'" big comeback didn't go over so well, huh?

Abby: Whatever. That is just his latest excuse to lash out. Whenever he was trying to win me over, he was praising my business savvy.

Victoria: Mm, yeah, that's Dad. I'm sorry. I know it hurts when he twists in the knife.

Nick: Yes, we had to learn the same hard lessons.

Abby: Yeah, well, at least you guys had each other to lean on.

Victoria: Hey, wait a minute. Now you have us to lean on, okay? We won this lawsuit together. I-I don't want that to end.

Abby: Me, neither.

Victoria: (Chuckles) Good. Look, I know I brought this up before, and you weren't exactly thrilled about it, but I'm hoping that you'll reconsider. Nick and I have been talking very seriously about taking over Beauty of Nature and turning it into a family business.

Abby: (Sighs)

Nick: We want you to be a part of it.

Abby: I-I-I appreciate that, but my goal is to get my entertainment company going, and what I need is capital, lots of it, so I-I have to take the cash payout.

Lucy: (Cries)

Abby: I--wait. I'm gonna go get her. (Squeals)

Victoria: Okay. Great. (Whispering) Okay, listen. I'll talk to her. You go find Vance and tell him that we want Beauty of Nature.

Nick: You heard her. She's not gonna go for it.

Victoria: Would you just trust me? I'll get it done, okay?

Billy: $2 million. I gave you $2 million, and you can't even get the paperwork right.

Prim: This is a solvable problem.

Billy: There shouldn't be a problem here! Now look. (Sighs) My wife has already lost one baby, okay? That's not gonna happen again.

Prim: That is not gonna happen this time.

Billy: You better make sure.

Prim: Are you threatening me, Mr. Abbott?

Billy: Damn right I'm threatening you. Now nothing else goes wrong, do you hear me? Because listen, and listen close. I don't care how much money you have. There won't be anything that'll protect you from me. Do you hear me?

Prim: (Sighs)

Jana: (Sighs)

Jana: (American accent) You were at the church yesterday. Did you leave the note on my car? (Sighs) Oh, my God, she did leave the baby there. (Sighs)

Michael: Daniel.

Daniel: Hmm?

Michael: Where the hell is your mom?

Daniel: Thailand.

Michael: Thailand, Wisconsin?

Daniel: Thailand Thailand.

Michael: What?

Daniel: She's, uh, chasin' some story. Why? What's up?

Michael: A P.I. she hired in Canada thinks he's found Daisy.

Daniel: So this guy thinks he saw Daisy?

Michael: Yeah. He sent me a photo of this woman holed up in a motel room in-- wait for it-- uh, Saskatoon.

Daniel: Yeah, I'm-- I'm not so sure that's her.

Michael: Well, the hair's different, but from what little we can see of her face, I mean, it could be.

Daniel: Oh, Michael, you know, I don't want to get caught up in some wild-goose chase.

Michael: Wild-goose chase? This is your daughter we're talking about, and--and someone who is related to me in some way. Wild-goose chase? Look, as soon as I bring Heather up to speed about another case, I'm headed up there.

Jana: (American accent) Do you know where the baby is?

Agnes: No.

Jana: (Sighs) Your note said that you had more information.

Agnes: It's so sad the idea of abandoning a baby. I want to know more.

Jana: (Sighs) You want information from me?

Agnes: Was she your little girl?

Jana: I never said she was a little girl. You do know more, don't you? Listen, I'm not the mother. She's too afraid to come forward. You understand. She wasn't in her right mind when she left the child, and ever since then, she's been so worried about what happened to her. She just wants to know that her little girl is all right. So whatever you can tell us, please, we'd be so grateful. Please.

Prim: It really wasn't necessary to follow me to my car.

Billy: Yeah, well, I've learned my lesson. I'm gonna keep my eye on you and make sure you don't run out on me.

Prim: I apologize for the oversight, but we're gonna take care of that right now. Minnesota... Iowa... here. Wisconsin. The birth certificate.

Prim: There. Perfect.

Billy: Really? (Sighs) If this doesn't pass muster--

Prim: Don't worry. Your secret is safe.

Abby: She went back to sleep.

Victoria: Ahh, yeah. She's my little sleeper.

Abby: (Chuckles)

Victoria: Listen, I know that Dad does not support you in your goals.

Abby: Yes, he has made that exceedingly clear. But he still has to cough up the money.

Victoria: Okay, Abby. Sit down for a second. I want to talk to you.

Abby: (Sighs)

Victoria: (Sighs) You do realize that he could drag this out for years.

Abby: (Sighs)

Victoria: If you go in on Beauty of Nature with Nick and me, you could borrow against your share, or you could sell part of it to Nick and me. Right?

Abby: (Sighs)

Victoria: I mean, we have no objection to you doing whatever it is that you want to do.

Abby: Hmm, so now you're suddenly number one fan of "The Naked Heiress"?

Victoria: No, I happen to be your number one fan.

Abby: (Laughs)

Victoria: And I have every faith that you will follow this project through, just like you did the lawsuit. And if you ever run into any trouble, you can always come to your big sister or brother for advice, and we'll never tell you what to do. We will never second-guess you. You got enough of that from Dad, right? Listen, Nick and I, we want to be your partner in every sense of the word, but we can't help you accomplish your dream unless you join us in ours.

Abby: (Sighs)

Diane: Your turn.

Victor: Well, now Kyle's future is assured.

Diane: (Sighs) It's very generous of you, Victor. I've never doubted that Jack would provide for his son, but there's no such thing as too much security.

Victor: (Sighs) That boy's very bright, very engaging. He should have all the opportunities one can give him.

Vance: (Sighs)

Victor: That's why I did that.

Nick: (Sighs) I'm good about washing my face.

Abby: I don't want to give Dad any more reasons to hate me.

Victoria: (Sighs) Come on. Look. Dad is gonna recognize this as a smart business decision on both sides. I mean, there are advantages for him in it, as well.

Abby: Oh, yeah. Yeah. No. He'll probably end up thanking us.

Victoria: Yeah, I wouldn't go that far.

Abby: Honestly, the thought of going toe-to-toe with him again, it just... (Sighs) It gets ugly.

Victoria: But you don't have to. Nick and I will handle the negotiations, and we'll protect your interests.

Abby: So if I'm a silent partner, does that mean I'm still an equal partner?

Victoria: Of course. Of course, you are. (Laughs) No. I mean, look at it like your Uncle Jack and your mom and Aunt Traci. Traci doesn't work at Jabot. She does her own thing, but when the business does well, then she does well. And if she ever chose to be a bigger part of the company, she could.

Abby: Colleen was supposed to be the Fresh Face of Jabot.

Victoria: Well, maybe one day... our kids will work together at Beauty of Nature.

Abby: (Sighs)

Victoria: Can you picture it? Faith and Lucy and little "Naked Jr." All workin' together? (Laughs) Come on.

Abby: (Groans) Okay, this is crazy that I'm even considering this. It's crazy.

Victoria: Well, then don't consider it. Do it.

Abby: Okay. Okay. Okay, I'll do it.

Victoria: Okay?!

Abby: Okay, I'll do it.

Victoria: Good. You made--come here.

Abby: (Laughs)

Victoria: Listen, I promise you, you're not gonna be sorry, okay? (Sighs)

Abby: (Sighs)

Nick: Sorry to interrupt.

Nikki: Oh, that's all right. I know you have business to discuss. Thank you for lunch.

Vance: You are more than welcome.

Nick: What's going on there?

Vance: We just ran into each other. Nothing more to it. (Sighs)

(Cell phone alert chimes)

Nick: Okay. I heard that my father might be willing to raise the white flag.

Vance: That's a welcome development.

Nick: Yes, especially if he'll give us Beauty of Nature in lieu of cash.

Vance: Abby okay with that?

Nick: Just got word.

Vance: All right. I'll test the waters.

Vance: Excuse me. Could I have one moment alone with him, please?

Diane: Certainly. I'll powder my nose.

Victor: There you go. Yes?

Vance: I'd just like to highlight the benefits for you. If you sign over Beauty of Nature to your kids, it'll make resolving this situation...

Victor: Mm.

Vance: Quick and simple. Otherwise, you've gotta raise a huge pile of cash, sell off some other assets, and possibly even take the company public...

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Vance: Which I know you don't want to do.

Victor: Letting go of Beauty of Nature might be... the best way to go.

Nikki: (Quietly) My son is here. I don't want you bothering him again.

Deacon: Look, I had to talk to your kids, Nikki. You won't let me help you.

Nikki: Yeah, well, they're smart enough not to believe you.

Deacon: (Quietly) I know you're drinking. I saw the bottle under your bed-- the little kind. You know, the kind that come from the minibar.

Nikki: That bottle was empty because I poured it out in the sink. I didn't want to be--

Deacon: Look, Baby, just please, will you get help? You don't have to talk to me. You don't have to talk to me. You don't have to talk to your kids. Just talk to someone.

Nikki: Stay out of my life.

Diane: Hello.

Nick: Excuse me.

Diane: I'm sorry for coming by earlier. It was my mistake thinking we were friends.

Nick: Actually, it was my mistake thinking that you had ever changed.

Diane: You're so right. I was only in it for a good time. Didn't realize you'd turn out to be such a drag. Oh, well, it was fun while it lasted.

Michael: Yes, I'll meet you at the office, get you caught up, and then I'll head out of town from there. Thank you.

Daniel: I'm coming with you.

Michael: Great. I'll make the arrangements, call you with the plan.

Daniel: Okay.

Michael: All right.

Daniel: Don't be there when we get there, Daisy. (Sighs)

Prim: Don't hesitate to call if there's anything else you need. And if you decide to give your little angel a baby brother or a new sister--

Billy: Are you crazy? Are you crazy?

Prim: (Chuckles)

Billy: I don't ever want to see you again in my life. We don't know each other. Do you understand that? Yeah.

Agnes: I have to go.

Jana: (American accent) No, no, no, please, please, please, please, listen, listen. This is--this is torture for my friend not knowing where she is.

Agnes: You can't tell anyone that I told you.

Jana: You won't get in trouble. You won't. I promise. I promise.

Agnes: (Voice breaking) We--we sold-- we sold her to a horrible woman. (Whispers) Horrible.

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Jill: Nikki?

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