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Episode # 10124 ~ Lauren considers taking Carmine's offer. Victor and Jack team up against Marcus.

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Jack: Whoa, whoa, whoa. How could Adam's being shot be my fault? How could you possibly blame me for some thug wanting to kill you and both of our families?

Victor: This is ultimately your responsibility.

Jack: This is your guilt talking. It was your house that was the target, not mine. This is about you and whatever hell you're messed up in now, and once again, innocent people serve as your collateral damage.

Victor: This is about your damn weakness -- your addiction, Jack. That's why Stephanie Wheeler died. You are responsible in the end.

[Cell phone beeps]

[Lock disengages]

Lauren: Where were you last night? Where did you stay?

Michael: Athletic Club. Thought I'd take a page from your book. You don't have to worry. I'm only home to grab a suit. If I'm gonna return to my practice, I got to look the part.

Lauren: When did you decide this? I thought you were taking a break so you could work on... you know, our family.

Michael: By myself? No, thanks. And since you've given me no indication that we would be doing that together... unless you're telling me that something's changed and I have a reason to stay home. You say the word, Lauren, and I will stay. But you need to say it now.

[Telephone rings]

Kay: Katherine Chancellor here.

Cane: Hey. It's me. I'm at On the Boulevard. You're not standing me up for lunch, are you?

Kay: [Chuckling] Oh. Darling, I would never do that. I-I'm just...running a little late. I'll see you shortly.

Alex: So, our friend Bob didn't have anything to say about Congressman Wheeler. That's great.

Paul: Did you really expect him to?

Alex: Well, I expected him to say something. The guy hasn't shut up since he got here.

Paul: Yeah, but he doesn't really say much.

Alex: Not anything we want to hear. He's a babbling book of nonsense. He's just rattling off facts and figures and recipes. Although, I got to say, it's been informative. I didn't know that Saturn's rings were mostly rock and ice. Did you know that?

Paul: Maybe it's a ploy.

Alex: A ploy to -- wh-what's he trying to accomplish?

Paul: Maybe he thinks Mars is getting too much attention.

Alex: [Chuckles]

Paul: Maybe he's just trying to make us think that he's crazy, and he's trying to annoy us so we stop listening, and when he says something significant, we miss it.

Alex: Yeah, well, it's working, okay? I can't take any more of that nonsense, any more of that gibberish. The only time that guy will shut up is when...

Paul: We ask him about Congressman Wheeler.

Jack: What does Stephanie Wheeler have to do with someone wanting to blow up your house?

Victor: Maybe you shouldn't have let the Congressman's daughter die while you were high on drugs, Jack, passed out and oblivious.

Jack: You think Marcus Wheeler is behind this?

Victor: This is about retribution.

Jack: Toward us? Both of us?

Victor: You bet.

Jack: You for hiring his daughter and using her, me for not saving her.

Victor: Men have sought revenge for much less than that.

Jack: Do I need to remind you it was your need for revenge against me that got us into this mess in the first place? If you hadn't been so busy trying to get Newman... I'm done with finger-pointing.

Victor: Good.

Jack: You and I are both equally responsible for that woman being in my house that night, and if you're right, if he's out to get us, that means everyone we care about is still in danger.

Victor: Keep your voice down. There are some people who may be listening to this, all right? Now you're beginning to see the light. The question now is, how do we stop the bastard?

Kevin: Babe, you got to speak up. I can't hear you.

Chloe: I said, Adriana is here, and I don't especially want her knowing our business.

Kevin: Oh. Got it.

Chloe: [Sighs] So, you were saying?

Kevin: I was saying I called the power company, I finally got a live person on the phone, and I explained to him very emphatically that, uh, they'll be getting a payment from us soon.

Chloe: So, you lied to the guy. How original.

Kevin: Do you have a better idea? We blew our wad paying off the house, and now we don't have enough cash to get our power turned back on after the storm. We're screwed, okay? And it's all my fault, 'cause it's never your fault. That's what you want to hear, isn't it?

Chloe: I'm sorry, Babe. We'll figure something else out, okay?

Esther: Excuse me.

Chloe: I'll talk to you later. Oh, don't tell me that Mrs. Chancellor is selling all that stuff to pay her bills.

Esther: [Laughs] Don't be silly. One of her favorite charities is having a gala, and she's donating some things for the silent auction. All the proceeds go to help needy families.

Chloe: This must be worth a few thousand dollars.

Esther: Yeah, well, Mrs. Chancellor is a very, very generous person.

Kay: Oh, thank you, my dear.

Cane: You all right?

Kay: Uh-huh. I apologize for making you wait.

Cane: Don't worry about it. You're busy. It's okay.

Kay: Well, I mean, that's most gracious of you, but I have been distracted with this horrible business at Nikki and Victor's wedding.

Cane: I understand.

Kay: [Chuckles] Really? Well, it's a miracle no one wound up dead. [Sighs] Oh. What in the world? Have they got a draft in here somewhere?

Cane: You cold? Do you want a hot tea, something to warm you up, yeah?

Kay: That would be perfect.

Cane: Tea? Okay.

Kay: I'm sorry I'm late.

Cane: It's okay. I already said it's all right. Don't worry about it.

Kay: Well, I -- I just feel badly that... I-I, you know -- I mean, I'm still shaken up from this... I should have called you. That's what I should have done. I should have called you and told you I was running late.

Cane: Hey, hey, hey. Are you okay? Is everything all right with you?

Kay: Of course, Cane. For heaven's sakes. Now, relax. I'm just -- I'm really shaken up about what almost happened to my two dearest friends. Really. Where's the menu? Okay. All right, now. What sounds good for lunch, hmm?

Jack: Look, if Wheeler wants to play target practice with you, I don't really care, but I'll be damned if I'm gonna stand by and see the people I care about be caught in the cross fire. I'll deal with Wheeler myself.

Victor: Let me ask you -- how do you intend to retaliate? Go to the police with evidence you don't have? You accuse a U.S. Congressman of wanting to destroy an entire family? This is a complicated situation, Jack. No easy answer.

Jack: I'm well aware of that. Thank you.

Victor: You make the wrong move, that Congressman Wheeler will see to it that justice will not be done. And all those people that you claim to love will be six feet under. And if you don't see that, then you're a bigger fool than I thought you were.

Jack: Okay, I see there is a risk here, taking him on. Why do I get the feeling, though, that isn't the only reason you want me to back off?

Lauren: You can't just issue an ultimatum and think that everything is just gonna be fine between us overnight if you don't go back to work.

Michael: I wasn't expecting a miracle. I never asked for that. I'm just hoping you'll meet me halfway. All right. You know, don't worry about it. I guess you're still not ready.

Lauren: Yeah. I-I'm not.

Michael: Hmm. All right. Should I have the paperwork drawn up?

Lauren: Paperwork? For what? Do you want a divorce? For God's sake, Michael! I asked for some time. I never said anything about our marriage being over.

Michael: I wish I could believe that -- you have no idea how much.

Lauren: Then don't talk like it's over.

Michael: I bring up therapy yet again, and, as usual, you're not interested. I -- I ask for the truth again, and still nothing. You say you want things to work, but until you do something that shows me it's true, this is no marriage.

Lauren: I've been putting you through hell. I don't mean to. I'm struggling.

Michael: With what?

Lauren: That's why I have to think. That's why I need time.

Michael: I don't know what that means.

Lauren: I don't want to lose you. Can you say the same about me? I mean, are you done?

Michael: I love you. With everything I am, I love you. And I don't want a divorce. You asked for time, and I gave you time. Now I think that maybe I need some time to think about what I need.

Lauren: For what?

Michael: I think we both have to face the fact that there is something broken between us -- something that neither of us is capable of fixing. Until we can agree to work on that together, maybe we should make this separation formal. And you don't have to do anything. I'll file the paperwork.

Lauren: Michael. Michael, please.

Michael: I have to go now.

Lauren: No.

Alex: You think that Wheeler wanted Victor dead?

Paul: Well, I can think of a thousand people that would want to cause harm to Victor Newman, but I think Wheeler may be behind what happened at the ranch.

Alex: Why?

Paul: That, Sir, is the million-dollar question.

Alex: Million dollars, huh? That's like a pay cut for these guys. But I do know that when you're working a case with über-rich dudes like this, you're gonna have to...

Paul: You have to follow the money, right. So, what do we know?

Alex: Well, we know that Victor made this large donation to Wheeler's campaign, okay? So maybe he threatened to pull the plug on the cash machine.

Paul: Right. That's not really motive for murder, but you might be on to something. Maybe Victor knows something about Wheeler that will affect his chances for ever getting re-elected.

Alex: And that's what politicians want more than anything, right? And the money's just the easiest way to get there.

Paul: Do you think it's possible that Victor knows something that Wheeler would kill for?

Alex: Sounds to me like maybe we should bring Victor in for a little chat.

Paul: Well, if we're on the right track, that's not gonna do any good.

Alex: Why do you say that?

Paul: I've known Victor a long time, and if he's chosen not to come to us, if he's hiding something, he's not gonna tell us what it is until he absolutely has to.

Victor: So, you think there's more to this? You don't think a man is capable of lashing out like this?

Jack: Come on. Killing a houseful of people -- it doesn't make sense.

Victor: What would you do if this happened to Kyle? You'd be enraged. You wouldn't act rationally, would you?

Jack: Come to think of it, the last few times I've seen Congressman Wheeler, he has seemed unhinged.

Victor: Exactly. Think about it. He lost his daughter. He's capable of enormous violence not only against us -- those who are connected with his daughter's death -- but our families.

Jack: So, I guess we don't have a choice. We have to go out in the open, discuss publicly what our roles were in this.

Victor: You are not thinking rationally right now.

Jack: This is the -- we do that, Wheeler's got nothing. The whole world's eyes are on him.

Victor: You want to divulge your relationship to Stephanie Wheeler to the world?

Jack: Of course I don't, but we're talking about our families' safety.

Victor: Listen. Leave this alone. I'll take care of business. Wheels already turning.

Jack: What wheels? I am involved in this whether you like it or not. I'm sure you think you're the only person who can handle this, but I'm not about to leave my fate in your hands.

Paul: Thanks for coming back in.

Wheeler: I was happy to hear from you, Chief Williams, and I appreciate you changing your mind about keeping me in the loop. Any new leads that you got on the Newman case, I'd like to hear about them right away.

Paul: Well, in all due respect, uh...that isn't the purpose of this meeting.

Alex: We have a few questions for you, Congressman. Please, have a seat. Now, we know that you're friendly with the family, so we were hoping that you could maybe shine the light on something we were missing.

Wheeler: As always, I'm happy to help.

Alex: What a nice guy. So, why don't you tell us about your relationship with Victor Newman?

Kay: Twins -- how are they?

Cane: Oh, wonderful. As a matter of fact...they made you a surprise.

Kay: Charlie and Mattie did?

Cane: Mm-hmm.

Kay: For me? Gosh, I wonder what it could be. [Chuckles] Oh, those are precious.

Cane: Aren't they?

Kay: Look at that. I love them! Oh, I'm gonna put them in a place of honor. I'll display them so prominently. You tell them that.

Cane: I will.

Kay: Did they make these in school?

Cane: No, actually. They made them at home, but they were inspired by pre-K. They love it there.

Kay: Oh, that's wonderful. Just wonderful. They're so bright, so...well, I don't have to brag to you about your own children, but you know what I mean.

Cane: Yeah. So, how are things at Chancellor?

Kay: Oh, just about the same, but...you know, Jill gives me headaches.

Cane: [Chuckles] What did she do now?

Kay: Oh, she insists we acquire Wilkerson Chemical.

Cane: Really? I researched that deal when I was at Chancellor, and we both decided it wasn't a good business decision.

Kay: Well, you tell her that. She is pigheaded.

Cane: Yeah, she is, but you know what? Sometimes it's -- it's not a bad thing.

Kay: Well, in this case, it is. All right. Enough shoptalk.

Cane: Okay.

Kay: I'd much rather talk about you and your family. Are the children enjoying school? I mean, have they started kindergarten?

Chloe: Hey. What's going on?

Kevin: Uh...nothing. I thought you were spending the day with Mrs. C.

Chloe: She forgot she made other plans. And I'm getting the feeling that you might need me more.

Kevin: [Sighs] It hasn't been the best day.

Chloe: [Sighs] Power Company wouldn't budge?

Kevin: Chloe, believe me, I tried. I'm so sick of not being home and sick of having to pretend that our power still isn't on because of slow service and storm damage.

Chloe: I know. It's been a month since the blizzard. And I don't think that people are really buying the whole "Slow service" story anymore, but we have to pretend until we get the money to cover the bill.

Kevin: Meanwhile, these bill collectors will not stop calling me. We can't borrow another dime against this place, and there is no way out -- at least not one I can think of.

[Door opens]

Chloe: Michael's here. You know what? I'm gonna let you guys talk.

Michael: Thanks.

Chloe: Hi. Sorry. Got to run.

Michael: No problem.

Kevin: [Sighs] So, how are things going with Lauren?

Michael: We, uh, keep going 'round and 'round in circles. Nothing she says to me sounds real.

Kevin: Have you guys -- have you guys thought about going to counseling?

Michael: Lauren refuses to go. She says she wants to work things out, but how are we supposed to do that when it's so obvious that she can barely stand being in the same room with me?

Kevin: Come on. It can't be that bad.

Michael: It is, Kevin. It is.

Kevin: Well, I'm sorry.

Michael: I slept at the club last night. I stopped home for a few things. We got into it. I had to get out of there. I couldn't take it anymore.

Kevin: Well, look, I hate like hell that this is happening to you two, but you cannot give up hope.

Michael: Easy to say.

Kevin: But remember how bad things were when Lauren moved out? You got to find a way to fix this, Michael. You two belong together.

Michael: Yeah, well, I always thought that. But I doubt Lauren would agree with you anymore. I told her that we should separate officially.

Kevin: No. No. No. Michael, do not even go there. That is a huge mistake.

Michael: No. I think it's the only solution. My wife has to know that I'm not gonna let things go on the way they've been going. And it'll force Lauren to get clear about what she really wants.

Carmine: Hey, Gorgeous. I, uh, put your bubbly on ice just in --

Lauren: Don't bother. Michael is talking about a formal separation.

Carmine: Well, it's been a long time coming. You deserve --

Lauren: You don't understand. I love my husband, and I don't want what happened between the two of us to destroy what I have with him. I want to fight for my marriage. And I don't want you getting in the way of that.

Alex: Are you saying you and the Newmans are just social friends?

Wheeler: My wife and I have had dinner with Victor and Nikki over the years -- shared tables at benefits and so forth.

Alex: You're not close, though?

Wheeler: Our relationship is cordial. I wouldn't say we're close. Show me a career politician with a lot of intimate friends, I'll show you a man who's not doing his job.

Alex: [Chuckles]

Wheeler: Being an effective policy maker tends to tick people off, not draw them closer.

Paul: Would it be fair to say that Victor is part of your inner circle?

Wheeler: He's been a generous contributor to me over the years, and we see eye to eye on a lot of issues -- the deficit, international trade --

Alex: Yeah, but that doesn't answer the chief's question. I mean, we're not writing an op-ed piece on fiscal responsibility here. We just want to know how close you and Victor Newman are.

Wheeler: If you mean, does he advise me on political or regulatory matters, I'd have to say no.

Alex: See, I've seen you and Mr. Newman together before.

Wheeler: Well, when I'm in the district, I make it a point to speak to as many constituents as possible.

Alex: So, then, he's just a constituent to you?

Wheeler: I believe I've already answered that question, Detective.

Paul: I think the Congressman has.

Alex: Okay.

Paul: Thank you for your cooperation.

Wheeler: Well, I doubt whether I've been much help, but, uh, let me know if I can help you out.

Paul: I'll be in touch.

Wheeler: Yeah. And I hope that you get a break in the case.

Paul: Thank you.

Alex: We hope so, too. [Chuckling] Oh, man.

Paul: Okay, in case you haven't met one before, that's a quintessential politician -- polite, charming, and intelligent.

Alex: Just a little oily, too.

Paul: Just a little oily. Start digging, Alex. I want you to find out everything you can on Marcus Wheeler. If Victor has something on that guy, we need to find out what it is on our own.

Alex: You got it.

[Door closes]

Victor: You need to sit this out. You will botch this operation.

Jack: How will I do that?

Victor: Like you do anything else -- with a lack of vision. That has always been your problem, Jack.

Jack: My vision has been described as far-reaching and penetrating by a number of notable business journals. I can't believe I'm hearing this from you. This the way you talk to a man who took your company away from you?

Victor: Talking about that, how are things going at Newman? Are they working out the way you planned them?

Jack: The obstacles I experienced at Newman had nothing to do with my vision.

Victor: Heavy is the head that wears the crown, Jack.

Jack: It's not a crown, Victor. It's not a throne. It's a desk, and I can sit behind that desk every bit as well as you can, and I can take care of Congressman Wheeler just as well as you.

Victor: And you are willing to rush headlong into this ill-fated plan of yours? That makes you a danger to my family, as well.

Jack: Well, guess what. I don't trust you, either. How have you handled the operation so far? You hired his hit man to pour drinks at your wedding? I'm supposed to back off and let you run things, huh?

Victor: Jack, I ain't gonna back off. Nor are you. Where does that leave us? Imagine this -- you and I need to work together.

Jack: I'll agree to this on one condition.

Victor: Which is?

Jack: You tell me what this is really about.

Victor: I tell you nothing -- not any more than you need to know.

Cane: While I remember, I want to let you know I really appreciate your, uh, input on the Jabot fashion line. Your manufacturing ideas sparked a lot of great -- you know, great concepts. Thank you.

Kay: Well...happy to do it, as always.

Cane: Katherine, you, um... you didn't consult me on the Jabot fashion line. Are you all right? Is -- is there something going on?

Carmine: Look, my break's in a couple minutes. Can we just go somewhere private and talk about this?

Lauren: No. We are talking now, and I need you to listen. Hearing Michael talk about a formal separation and realizing that he is about to file papers has scared the hell out of me. Michael and my son mean everything to me. And you -- you... you've been incredible. You've been an amazing friend. You were an escape from all my problems. But I have to face reality now, and we just never should have started. So, it's over and -- and this time for good. I mean, there is no texting. There is no voicemail. There are no yearning glances across rooms. It's done.

Carmine: All right. I get it.

Lauren: Do you?

Carmine: Yeah. I'm happy I could have been there for you when you needed me. I always will be, no matter what.

Lauren: I really appreciate that. But it's goodbye.

Carmine: Lauren. I-I can't let you go.

Kevin: Do you have any idea how dangerous this is?

Michael: If I file the papers for separation, Lauren will be forced to react. Either she will commit to our marriage and fight to keep us together, or, God help me, she'll just let it all go.

Kevin: [Sighs] Okay, look. You're hurt, you're desperate, and you are totally pissed at the situation. I get all that. But you might want to think before pulling any triggers here, okay? This is not some -- some court case where it's all about strategy, where you're trying to back your opponent into a corner to get them to make a move. This is your wife. This is your family.

Michael: But you don't think I know that? Do you think I would consider this if I felt I had any other choice?

Kevin: Of course you have another choice -- do nothing. But giving ultimatums and filing papers -- that can backfire on you big time, Michael, especially when it's the exact opposite of what you want, which is to keep your marriage. And despite everything that's happened, I have to believe that's what Lauren wants, too -- for you and your family to work this out. Because you two love each other, and there might not be any turning back.

Wheeler: Victor, I was sorry to hear about the terrible incident at your wedding.

Victor: Yep. It was right there. That's where my son was lying with a bullet in his chest while we trying to stem the flow of blood. Meanwhile, someone talked about gas in the house, so we were all afraid of being blown to bits. Horrific scene.

Wheeler: Mm. But I also heard the police have a suspect in custody. Is that right?

Victor: Yeah. They -- they do. They do. They found the man. I just have a sneaking suspicion that he's a pawn, you know, in a larger game. Someone was trying to come here and kill me and my family -- came into my home -- my new home. I don't take kindly to that, you know?

Wheeler: I imagine you wouldn't, but why are you telling me this?

Jack: Because we both know you sent the killer here.

Kevin: What? What's all that?

Chloe: This is our way out.

Kevin: This -- no. This is Mrs. C's. Chloe, what did you do?

Chloe: Don't worry, okay? This is our way out of poverty.

Kevin: Excuse me. What?

Chloe: We're gonna be like Robin Hood. We're gonna steal from the rich and we're gonna give to the poor. Only difference is we're the poor.

Kay: You tricked me.

Cane: I'm sorry, but it's clear you're forgetting things.

Kay: Rubbish.

Cane: Look, I don't know what you're going through, but I know you're frightened. I can tell you this -- you won't have to go through it alone. I'll be here for you.

Kay: When these memory glitches first started, I thought it was because of how busy I was and, uh...all these things that -- that are on my mind. I -- I mean, it was no big deal.

Cane: I'm sure it wasn't.

Kay: At first, I, you know... was misplacing keys, my glasses, and, um, forgetting when I walk into a room for something... but, I mean, we've all done that. And it, um... Cane, it's happening more often. I'm -- just, please. This -- this mustn't get out. Jill, I mean, Jill must never know about it.

Cane: Okay. Have you seen a doctor?

Kay: No. And I don't intend to.

Cane: Listen. I don't think not seeing someone's gonna make it go away. It may be nothing. It may be serious, but I tell you this -- the Katherine Chancellor I know, she doesn't run from a fight. And she doesn't hide out of fear. So, why are you starting to do it now, hmm?

Kay: Because I already know what it is.

Lauren: Let go of my hand.

Carmine: Look, this may have been a mistake for you, but all the time we shared... come on, Lauren. It meant something to me. And I can't stand just to watch you walk away.

Lauren: You're gonna have to.

Carmine: I know. I will. It's just -- you caught me off guard with all this, all right? I guess I just need a proper goodbye. I hate the thought of never being able to run my hands through your hair again or feeling your breath on my neck. Lauren, please. Just give me one last night.

Paul: So, any luck?

Alex: I've been combing through all the available information.

Paul: And?

Alex: Well, so far, nothing. Congressman Slick doesn't even have parking tickets.

Paul: Well, that's just because he hasn't been --

Alex: Oh! Hold on.

Paul: What? Did you find something?

Alex: Yeah. Take a look. That's Congressman Wheeler at a swearing-in ceremony in Washington.

Paul: So?

Alex: That girl.

Paul: His daughter, Stephanie.

Alex: You know, this past New Year’s was my first new year away from New York.

Paul: No. I did not know that. I don't remember asking.

Alex: Well, it was. I was feeling lonely, you know -- no friends, no family. So, I went to the Athletic Club for companionship, if you know what I mean, and, uh, I didn't do so well. I talked to a bunch of women, but there was this one redhead there, and I made her out for a pro the second I laid eyes on her. It's the girl in the photo.

Paul: You're saying Wheeler's daughter's a prostitute?

Alex: It's not all I'm saying. I saw her leave the club that night...with Jack Abbott.

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

Victor: My son is lying in the ICU fighting for his life because of you.

Wheeler: Victor, I understand you're distraught, but to accuse me of attempted murder? It's preposterous!

Jack: It makes perfect sense.

Wheeler: Why would I want to kill Victor, or anyone else for that matter? What could I possibly have to gain?

Victor: Your motives, Marcus, are painfully clear to everyone except to you.

Jack: Hit men don't hire themselves. You're the mastermind. Admit it. Stop the madness before anyone else gets hurt.

Wheeler: This is an outrage. I'm not gonna stand here and listen to these empty accusations. You have nothing on me.

Victor: Really? You don't know what I'm capable of uncovering, Marcus. And I promise you, I will.

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