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Episode # 9983 ~ Jack Makes a Stand in His Marriage to Nikki

Provided By Suzanne
Proofread By Emma

Victoria: Okay, so you have the address? All right, we'll see you shortly.

Nick: This better work.

Victoria: Well, you know, it has to. Now that she's fired you, there's no one to protect Newman from her gross mismanagement. You know, if it was up to your ex, the entire company would be about lipstick.

(Door opens)

Victoria: Hey.

Billy: Hey.

Victoria: So, um, your exposé on Sharon-- why isn't it online yet?

Billy: I'm working on it.

Victoria: (Snapping fingers) Would you hurry up, please? We need dirt and we need hard facts to back it up, and we need it, like, yesterday.

Nick: Like proof that Sharon burned the prenup and is fraudulently running Newman.

Victoria: Yeah, something like that would be ideal.

Billy: Okay, I'll make it a priority. Do we have anything else we can attack with?

Nick: Vick and I have been talking about that, and we have... (Sighs) We have another approach, but it's kind of a last resort. We don't want to use it.

Victoria: Unless Sharon forces us to use it.

Nick: Sharon, and whoever's pulling her strings.

Billy: (Chuckles) You think someone is?

Victoria: Staging a coup like this is not in Sharon's wheelhouse. She definitely has an advisor, somebody who is much more savvy at business than she is, and probably has an ax to grind.

Billy: Like who?

Nick: It's gotta be Tucker.

Victoria: Yeah, I think so, too. He's the only friend that she has in the world these days.

Billy: Okay, can it be anything else?

Victoria: Tucker denies that it's anything but business, but, I mean, those two seem awfully chummy lately. If anyone knows what Sharon's up to, I'm betting he's a good place to start.

Tucker: I gotta say, I'm liking this side of you, Darlin'.

Sharon: You mean, the side of me that took your advice and fired Nick?

Tucker: The side that's not afraid to show the world some backbone.

Sharon: Well, people are soon going to learn that they're either with me or they're fired. The days of dissing me to my face are over.

(Cell phone alert chimes)

Tucker: Excuse me. Huh. I'm being summoned to Victoria's house.

Sharon: Any idea why?

Tucker: No idea.

Sharon: Hmm. Keep me posted.

Tucker: I'll do that.

Sharon: Mm.

Michael: I'm fresh out of theories, and it's making me insane. I even called the pathologist to see if there could be another explanation for what he observed during the autopsy.

Ronan: Liver mortis is pretty telltale. Once the blood has pooled and discolored the skin--

Michael: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, so he reminded me. The M.E. is sticking to his assessment that Reid's body was moved after his death.

Ronan: So... thank you. Where do we go from here?

Michael: Reexamine Phyllis' whereabouts that night. My gut's telling me we're missing something.

Summer: When did that come?

Phyllis: Uh, a little while ago. It was their last delivery. What do you think?

Summer: It's a rug.

Phyllis: Yeah, yeah. Do you like it?

Summer: It's okay. Hope you won't ruin this one, too.

Phyllis: Yeah, I hope-- I-I-I'm not gonna do that again. And next time I'm gonna, you know, watch when I'm-- I'm pouring wine.

Jack: Was your mission successful? Did you find the great man?

Nikki: No.

Jack: Too bad.

Nikki: Jack, I know you weren't--

Jack: All of your things are packed and ready to be moved out.

Genevieve: You said your name was what again?

Victor: Christian.

Genevieve: Christian, um...

Victor: Yep.

Genevieve: Okay, if that's what you want to be called, Christian it is.

Victor: Thank you for your concern. I'm gonna be fine, thank you.

Genevieve: Whatever had you in pain like that, um, I'm glad you're better.

Victor: I'm fine, thank you.

Genevieve: Hey, um, what do you say we go grab a bite to eat? I saw a Japanese place a couple doors down, looked like it might be good. I mean, well, not as good as... (Chuckles) The real thing. I mean, once you've been to Japan and...you've been to Japan, right? Tokyo, perhaps?

Victor: Lady, I don't know what the hell you're talking about. I've been to many places, okay? I'm sorry.

Genevieve: What about Paris?

Victor: Will you excuse me?

Sharon: You told me how strong I was, how capable, how you believed in me, and then... you abandoned me. Maybe this is all just some joke to you, so you can watch me fall on my face, or maybe it's a test, like some people have said. Wherever you are, Victor, you better get ready, because I am gonna pass your damn test. I'm gonna run this company better and smarter than it has ever been run before. Anyone who thinks I'm stupid or naive-- they're in for a big surprise. I promise you, they will rue the day they ever underestimated Sharon Newman.

Tucker: What's going on?

Victoria: Well, Nick and I convened the board in secret. We need to find a way to oust Sharon. She needs to be stopped.

Davis: Wall Street’s in a panic because of that woman.

Bob: With Victor gone, we have no leader.

Davis: And now she's canned Nick, our last hope to keep things stable.

Tucker: Sharon fired you? Well, that's a little extreme, isn't it?

Victoria: We thought so.

Tucker: Adam, where do you stand?

Adam: Stock's in a free fall. I think we all know why.

Nick: We have come up with a plan to get Sharon to step down gracefully, without a big fight. We're all on board with it, and we just need you to make it unanimous.

Ronan: I already looked into that. I can't find any proof that Phyllis moved Tim's body.

Michael: Well, who else would have had cause to do it?

Ronan: I'm still looking for leads.

Michael: Yeah, me, too. I'll see you back at the salt mine.

Ronan: I'll be there.

Michael: See you, Kevin.

Billy: Ooh, Kev, hey, hey, hey. I need to talk to you for a minute, buddy.

Kevin: Uh, you know what? It's not a good time, Billy. I--

Billy: I-I got that, but come on, come on, come on.

Kevin: Listen, what part of "It's not a good time" don't you understand?

Billy: Would you just come here for a minute?

Kevin: Make it fast.

Billy: Okay, what do you know about hacking into cell phones?

Kevin: Why?

Billy: Just let me know if you can do it.

Kevin: I can, yes. Will I? No.

Billy: Look, it's just one phone, just one phone, and it's for a good cause.

Kevin: (Sighs) Whose phone is it?

Billy: (Chuckles) Well, it's, um... Tucker McCall.

Kevin: Are you crazy?

Billy: Come on, it's not for me, it's for Victoria. She thinks that he might have manipulated Sharon into taking over as C.E.O. of Newman. I don't know what's in this guy's mind, okay? But Nick and my wife just lost their father. We can't let them lose the company, too. Just take this, okay? Thank you.

Kevin: (Sighs) Is there a sign on my forehead that says "Ask me to do something illegal"?

Billy: Okay, look, I will plug your web site, I will give you free ad space and you know how much that is worth. And as much as it pains me to say this, I will owe you one.

Victoria: Are you with us on this?

Tucker: Who's gonna talk to Sharon?

Nick: We all are.

Victoria: We'll go to her together and we'll present our case.

Bob: When?

Nick: Right now.

Adam: Let's get this over with. I'll meet you all at Newman.

Victoria: Actually, I've arranged for a limo to take us all together. It's waiting outside. That way, you know, we can discuss any last-minute details. Shall we?

Nick: Nice touch. If Tucker or anyone else on the board is helping Sharon...

Victoria: They won't be able to tip her off.

Phyllis: Okay, don't-- don't forget to check in with me, and remember your curfew, please.

Summer: Okay, Mom. See you.

Phyllis: All right, okay. Be careful. I love you, love you.

Michael: Oh, hey. Mwah!

Summer: Michael.

Michael: Fenmore's all lit up about this concert tonight.

Summer: Me, too. I'm on my way to pick up the tickets.

Michael: All right, have fun.

Summer: Thanks. (Laughs)

Phyllis: Not too much fun.

Summer: (Sighs)

Phyllis: Why are you here, or should I even ask?

Michael: All right, look. Once again, I'm taking a chance even being here, but with this case involving Tim...

Phyllis: How many times--

Michael: And the fact that we are close--

Phyllis: How many times have you told me not to talk to you? How many times have you said, "Don’t talk to me, Phyllis, 'cause anything that you say can be used against you in court"?

Michael: Well, you know what? Tonight only, you get a free pass.

Phyllis: What does that mean?

Michael: It means I'm here as your friend, not as the D.A. I want you to tell me what happened-- the truth. Don't leave anything out.

Phyllis: What?

Michael: Was Tim here that night? I mean, how did he die? Did you help move the body? Is that why the surveillance cameras were shut down?

Phyllis: Oh, my God.

Michael: Is that why--you've got to tell me these things.

Phyllis: If you think I'm gonna talk to you without my lawyer present, you are insane, insane.

Michael: Oh, no, no, listen to me. The mere fact that we are having this conversation should prove to you how dire your situation is. I can only help you if you're straight with me. If you keep stonewalling, I won't be able to do anything when this all goes to hell, and it's gonna go to hell!

Phyllis: Okay, you know what? I gotta--no, no, no, I'm gonna tell you this once, just once. I want you to listen to me. I have no knowledge and was not involved in Tim's death.

Michael: Prove it.

Phyllis: How, Michael?

Michael: Well, I want you to give me your computer. I'm gonna have it analyzed to see if you were the one who hacked into this building's security system to disable those cameras, and if you refuse, you're lying to me.

Nikki: You're throwing me out without even discussing it?

Jack: I told you what would happen if you chose to follow Victor.

Nikki: (Sighs) Jack, I... I truly thought you would understand.

Jack: I knew what I was getting into in this marriage. I knew about the unbreakable bond you had with Victor. I'd come to live with it. In fact, I advised Sharon to do the same thing, because that's what you get when you're dealing with you two, but you... you walked out right after our wedding to chase your ex halfway across the globe.

Nikki: Jack, I--

Jack: I treated you like gold, with love, compassion, respect, and dignity, and who did you put first? The man who hurt you over and over again.

Nikki: It was a very extreme circumstance.

Jack: It always is with Victor. If he hadn't disappeared this time, it'd be something else the next time... just so he can manipulate you.

Nikki: I don't believe he did this on purpose.

Jack: Maybe he did, maybe he didn't. I don't really care. You dropped everything and ran after him. That's all I need to know.

Woman: Hello there.

Victor: Hey. (Chuckles) What happened to all the work you had to do?

Woman: (Laughs) Turns out one of the others had already finished doing most of it, so it gave me a rare free evening.

Victor: You got lucky.

Woman: I did.

Victor: Yeah.

Woman: So how are you doing?

Victor: I'm all right.

Genevieve: You know, um, I think our friend here isn't feeling well.

Woman: Really? (Scoffs)

Victor: It was a little-- little discomfort, that's all. I'm all right.

Woman: Did something happen?

Victor: No. Everything is fine.

Woman: You're sure?

Victor: Yep, positive.

Woman: Okay.

Genevieve: (Gasps) Oh, where are my manners? Hey, I'm Genny.

Sister Celeste: Hello. Sister Celeste.

Genevieve: S-s-sister-- oh, my, are you--

Sister Celeste: I am, a nun, yes. I help run a mission here in town.

Genevieve: (Gasps) Oh, wow. So, um, is that where you two met?

Sister Celeste: Uh, no, but Christian has been spending a lot of time with us.

Genevieve: Has he?

Sister Celeste: Mm-hmm.

Genevieve: Doing what, may I ask? I find this just fascinating.

Victor: (Chuckles)

Genevieve: (Laughs)

Victor: Nothing fascinating about that, is there, Sister?

Sister Celeste: Afraid not. (Chuckles) Excuse me.

Victor: Sorry to disappoint you, Ma'am.

Kevin: (Exhales sharply) There, I'm in.

Billy: Fantastic. Okay, go to his texts.

Kevin: There's not very many. I guess he's good at deleting stuff.

Billy: Okay, there's one from Victoria. That one, I know about. What's this one right here, from Genevieve? "Operation Gadabout update. Landed in L.A., headed to the Pier Saloon." The Pier Saloon, Pier Saloon. Okay, it seems it's near the port of Los Angeles. It's a dockworker hangout. It's kind of a rough area. Why would Genevieve be going there?

Kevin: How the hell should I know? Maybe she's meeting someone and doesn't want to be seen.

Billy: Weird. Hmm. Okay, is that all the texts?

Kevin: Uh... yes. Are we done?

Billy: Yes, as long as you agree never to tell anyone about any of this. Thank you.

Kevin: When I collect my I.O.U., it is gonna be huge.

Billy: Hey, Katherine, it's Billy. Look, I'm chasing a story down in California and I need to get there quick. Can I borrow your jet? (Laughs)

Sharon: I already had security put your things in a box. It's at the lobby desk. There's nothing of yours in here.

Sharon: What is this?

Nick: I called an emergency board meeting.

Sharon: Why wasn't I informed?

Tucker: You were the subject.

Adam: Even without you, we had a quorum.

Victoria: The board voted, and it's unanimous. We want you to step down as Newman's C.E.O., effective immediately.

Genevieve: Hmm. Think I'm gonna trade this in for a glass of water.

Sister Celeste: That woman seems very interested in you. Do you--do you know her?

Victor: You know... I don't know anyone anymore.

Sharon: You're wasting your time.

Victoria: You need to step down now, Sharon, voluntarily, and not turn this into an ugly, drawn-out battle so that we have to throw you out.

Nick: We'll work with you to save face. You can make a statement to the press, tell 'em this was your choice.

Adam: We'll back you, Sharon. Peaceful transition will be best for everyone.

Victoria: You can stay and run the cosmetics division. You can keep your seat on the board. We want to be fair with you.

Bob: Put the company first. You'll come off a hero.

Nick: Then someone with more business and particularly management experience can step in and lead Newman Enterprises, at least until Dad comes home.

Sharon: And I suppose that someone will be you.

Nick: Of the available candidates, I feel I'm the most qualified, but I will certainly leave that decision to the board.

Sharon: Well, I have a really big problem with you people coming in here and ambushing me like this. You know, you seem to forget that I am the majority shareholder by proxy. See, as Mrs. Victor Newman, I have every right to be the head of this company. I'm not going anywhere.

Kevin: Hey, this thing with Tim--it doesn't seem like it's going away.

Ronan: It's not. There's too many unanswered questions, and Michael's not gonna let it go. Besides, he still thinks Phyllis is involved somehow.

Kevin: Yeah, he's been after me, too.

Ronan: I'm sure he has, encyclopedia salesman. Really? That's the best you could come up with?

Kevin: You know, I wish I would have just said no to helping Phyllis move a dead body in the first place, but what's done is done.

Ronan: You should have... because I absolutely hate lying to Michael.

Kevin: Yeah, tell me about it.

Ronan: (Sighs) Since it's our only option at this point, let's just hope it's enough.

Phyllis: I'm not giving you my computer. Oh, my God, why are you attacking me like this?

Michael: Because you're lying! You're a liar. You're lying.

Phyllis: You are accusing me of murder, Michael.

Michael: Oh, okay, fine, fine, fine. Okay, maybe you didn't help cause Tim's death...

Phyllis: I didn't. I didn't!

Michael: Maybe you didn't help move the--then why are you doing everything that says you're guilty? If you didn't have anything to hide, you'd have given me that computer in a heartbeat.

Phyllis: Oh, my God, this is what we've come to, right? My word means nothing to you.

Michael: Oh, no, no, no, do not talk to me like some moron off the street. I know you better than anyone else can. I know what it's like when you're spinning out of control, and I know when you're panicked, you make the world's worst decisions.

Phyllis: Oh, so I'm spinning out of control? I'm panicked?

Michael: This is what it looks like when you're scared and your back is against the wall. This is how you behave, like a lunatic. Now... listen to me. You need to tell me what's going on, whatever it is. I know you're hiding something. Tell me, tell me, just tell me so I can help you.

Phyllis: Come on. We--we are so done. We are so done. I want you to get out of here.

Michael: Oh, no, no, no, no. I can get a court order, you know. We can just take the laptop and have it examined anyway.

Phyllis: You know what? You know what? You do that. You knock yourself out.

Michael: (Sighs)

Nikki: It's not like I chose Victor over you. I-I thought he was out there in some terrible trouble. I still do.

Jack: So instead of letting his wife take the responsibility of finding him, you did.

Nikki: Well, Sharon wasn't gonna do anything.

Jack: You hire the police, Nikk. You call the FBI. You hire a private investigator to find him.

Nikki: I've done that in the past, Jack, and in the end, I'm the only one who can find him, because nobody knows Victor like I do.

Jack: As long as you go on thinking like that, you and I don't stand a chance as a couple.

Nikki: You have no idea how sorry I am to hear you say that.

Jack: I guess we're both learning a lot here. You won't allow yourself to let go, and I will.

Nikki: Jack... our relationship was real. I wanted to marry you. I love you!

Jack: I believe that, Nikk, but I'm not the only one you love, and I'm not willing to share you. You walked out on me right after our wedding, without so much as thinking about it. A damn shame, too, 'cause Victor will never love you the way I have.

Phyllis: Leave. What are you waiting for? Get your warrant, Michael.

Michael: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, in other words--

Phyllis: Get your warrant.

Michael: In other words, I should just leave, and give you a chance to get rid of the evidence. Last chance.

(Cell phone rings)

Ronan: It's your brother. Let's see what he wants. Yeah.

Michael: It's Michael. I'm going to ask Judge Waddell for a warrant for Phyllis' computer. I need you to pick it up at the judge's chambers and bring it to me at her place.

Ronan: Is that where you are right now?

Michael: Yes.

Ronan: Okay.

Kevin: What? What now?

Ronan: We've got trouble.

Michael: Ronan's on his way. My next call is to the judge.

Phyllis: So...

Michael: (Sighs) Its thirsty work. Aren't you gonna at least offer me a beverage?

Victoria: You are acting like a spoiled, selfish child.

Sharon: Oh... my word, Victoria, look who's talking. How old are you? And you still can't accept that your father has his own life and has chosen me to be in it.

Victoria: Is that why he dumped you the same day that he married you?

Tucker: (Claps once) All right. Come on, people. Now what the hell are we doing here? I thought we were all here for the same reason-- because we care what happens to this company. Now Victor taking off the way he did put Newman in a precarious situation. The last thing we need to do is make things worse with all this ugly, petty infighting, which, if it gets out to the press, will do more damage. It'll drag the stock price down even further.

Nick: And what do you suggest, Tucker?

Tucker: We're all businesspeople here. I suggest we act like it. Accept the fact that Sharon is in the chair for now, give her the benefit of our experience and our advice, which is what a board is supposed to do. Truly, folks, personal feelings aside, I see no reason we can't make this work.

Bob: The man has a point.

Victoria: Oh, come on! She has no business being here in the first place.

Davis: If what I heard about the prenup is true--

Sharon: It isn't.

Nick: And you made sure of that by getting rid of all the evidence.

Bob: That's moot now.

Adam: Unless someone can produce this document, there is merit in keeping the waters calm.

Tucker: Well, let's deal with that if the time comes.

Sharon: Wonderful. Meeting adjourned. Now I'll kindly ask you all to get out of my office.

Victoria: This isn't over, Sharon.

Sharon: Guess again, Victoria.

Victoria: Silly me, for thinking that "Unanimous" meant the whole board would stick together.

Nick: And who broke away first, just like we knew he would?

Victoria: Were you watching Sharon's face when we all walked into the office?

Nick: Oh, yeah. She looked right at Tucker. He is definitely up to something.

Victoria: Yeah. He's very shrewd, very clever. Who can argue with a word that he said?

Nick: Something's been bugging me for awhile now.

Victoria: What?

Nick: The night Dad disappeared, do you think it was a coincidence that Tucker showed up at the ranch?

Victoria: What do you mean?

Nick: He claimed that Dad called him over there for some secret meeting, but I looked on Dad's schedule. There was nothing on it.

Victoria: Isn't that interesting?

Nick: I can't help wondering, was there a meeting, or has Tucker been working this all along?

Sharon: It would have been nice to know that the board was on its way with torches and pitchforks.

Tucker: I know. (Sighs) I'm sorry about that, Sharon. Nick and Victoria set things up so I couldn't warn you. But you handled it beautifully.

Sharon: (Inhales quickly) I did, didn't I?

Tucker: Mm-hmm.

Sharon: Of course, you totally had my back the whole time. Without you there supporting me... (Singsong voice) I don't know what I would have done.

Tucker: You would have gone through it somehow on your own.

Sharon: (Normal voice) Yeah, but it wouldn't have been as satisfying. Winning's always so much sweeter when you have someone to share it with.

Tucker: Is that right?

Sharon: Mm-hmm.

Genevieve: Anything interesting going on in the world?

Victor: Not particularly.

Genevieve: I noticed you haven't even glanced at the business section. Is that for my benefit?

Victor: Excuse me? Why are you asking all these damn questions?

Genevieve: (Laughs) Okay, um, what about the Japanese place? What do you say? Want to give it a shot, my treat?

Victor: Lady, I've got work to do, okay? So... I'm calling it a night.

Genevieve: What, you mean you're just gonna leave?

Victor: (Chuckles) Why wouldn't I?

Genevieve: Because I'm here.

Victor: You came to the wrong guy, whatever you're after. I ain't got it.

Genevieve: Okay. Fine. That's how you want to play it, you just stay right here and you can be Christian whoever-the-hell.

Victor: Excuse me. What do you want from me?

Nikki: You're angry, I understand that. You n--you need time. I-I can be as patient as you need me to be, just promise me that you're willing to work things out, please?

Jack: I need to get some work done. Tell Mrs. Martinez where you want your things moved to.

Nikki: Jack, I don't want to leave things like this!

Jack: You can do what you want. I'm gonna go.

Nikki: What are you doing? Jack! Oh, my God. Oh, my God! You can walk! (Sighs)

Jack: I can...

Nikki: (Gasps)

Jack: And I'm walking away from you.

Kevin: Coffee to go.

Adam: Thanks. Have you seen the latest numbers?

Kevin: TagNGrab's doing better. Hits in sales are up and climbing.

Adam: Yeah, Phyllis' notoriety is drawing people in. Hopefully, she stays in the news. There's no such thing as bad publicity, right?

Kevin: So they say.

Adam: Maybe she'll commit a few more crimes. Her problems could be good for us.

Michael: You could always change your mind.

(Knock on door)

Michael: Whoops. Spoke too soon.

Michael: Well, you made good time. (Clears throat) Hand over that bad boy warrant.

Ronan: I didn't get it.

Michael: Why not?

Ronan: Because I know why the cameras were disabled in Phyllis' hallway. She does have an alibi.

Michael: She does? Who was with her?

Ronan: Me. I was with her. Truth be told, Phyllis and I have been having an affair.

Tucker: Mm. Mm, okay. Okay, okay, okay.

Sharon: Why'd you stop?

Tucker: Uh... (Sighs) Well, it's not because I didn't want you. I do. It's just not the right time. We gotta-- we gotta keep things businesslike, especially in light of what's going on at Newman right now.

Sharon: Sure, yeah. Um, yeah, I understand.

Tucker: I gotta get going. (Sighs) (Sighs) Let me tell you something-- from now on, I'm gonna stay one step ahead of whatever Victoria and Nick try next, 'cause we know they're not gonna give up. You get a good night's sleep. I think you're gonna need it.

Sharon: Hmm? Yeah, okay, sure. You, too.

Tucker: (Exhales deeply) Okay.

(Door opens)

Sharon: (Gasps) Oh! Summer!

(Door closes)

Sharon: Gosh, what are you doing here?

Summer: I came out to go riding... unless you got rid of my horse, too.

Sharon: Mm. (Sighs)

(Door opens)

(Door closes)

Victoria: Well, I guess it's time to pull out the big guns and take Avery's suggestion about playing dirty. (Sighs) I know. I realize that you have kids to think about.

Nick: Ah, someday they'll understand that we did what we had to do.

Victoria: Right. So are you willing to use the... "I" word?

Nick: Insanity? Instability? Irrational thinking? All the above?

Victoria: I'm sorry. I wish there was some other way.

Nick: There isn't any. Let's call the lawyers, get things rolling.

Genevieve: I'm leaving. (Chuckles) What do you care? You don't seem to be interested in my company.

Victor: Wait a minute. Do you know who I am?

Billy: "The Pier Saloon." This is the right place, but why would Genevieve...

Victor: Hold on. You know something?

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

Michael: If you're gonna stick to this story, you have to tell Nick, or I will.

Sharon: I'm actually starting to enjoy the game.

Billy: Look what I found.

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