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Episode # 10554 ~ Ashley makes a shocking discovery, while Sharon takes matters into her own hands.

Provided By Suzanne

Sharon: Good morning, Nick.

Nick: Is faith ready for school?

Sharon: She's brushing her teeth. You're welcome to wait inside.

Nick: David Sherman.

David: Morning, Nick.

Nick: Are you serious? Your lawyer is here with you and faith? What're you doing? Brainwashing faith on what to say? Is that the game plan? Coaching her so she'll stay with you?

Adam: Sage, do you ever sleep or, you know, like, go to the ladies room, read a book? Anything like that?

Sage: Yes, I am an actual person, gibe. I do a lot of things that don't involve you.

Adam: Well, all I've seen you do is look over my shoulder, so...

Sage: Who are you calling?

Adam: Will you relax? I'm checking the time.

Sage: You have a watch for that, a gift from your father. Maybe you should start paying attention to your current life instead of your old one.

Adam: 'Cause you're jealous of my life, right? That I have one? Because all you do with yours is take care of old women and grown men? That must be so fulfilling.

Sage: Well, if your life is so fulfilling, why do you need to be babysat? What are we doing here, anyway? Isn't this slumming it for you?

Adam: Absolutely. But a lot of the locals hang out here. I figure I can practice being Gabriel in front of unsuspecting friends...or enemies.

Sage: Well, your own widow didn't waste two seconds looking at you, so congratulations. You passed the test.

Adam: Well, she was across the room, so it's time to see what happens when I'm up close and personal. And my first guinea pig just walked through the door.

Victor: Yes. Look at that pretty face. Look at that pretty face. Another beautiful granddaughter. Look at you. Huh? I can hardly wait for you to sit behind a desk with glasses on and a briefcase next to you, running Newman-chancellor. How's that?

Victoria: Oh, boy. You already had the nameplate printed up, didn't you?

Victor: Yes. So pretty. You know, Katherine would be very proud. Another strong woman to run the ship. Right?

Victoria: [Sighs] Yep. Out of a onesie and into a power suit. Daddy, will you please let her finish kindergarten first?

Victor: Well, maybe. Maybe. But now that we have settled her future, what about yours?

Victoria: Oh. I have big plans for a shower.

Victor: That's not what I'm referring to. What's your next move?

Ashley: Did you convert those measurements?

Stitch: Yep, that's the final, with adjustments for evaporation. Not ideal.

Ashley: Not quite there yet, huh? Oh, my God. I thought he would never leave. I hate it when I hire such dedicated assistants. Okay. There's so much tension between us, and I just don't know why. We're two adults. It was only one night. Unless I'm missing something.

Sage: What?

Adam: That guy.

Sage: Yeah, he's cute.

Adam: Yeah, I know. He's really cute. He's my nephew.

Sage: What?

Adam: Yeah, it's my brother Nick's son.

Sage: Oh, your brother, as in your brother Nick that you wanted to leave dead in the woods?

Adam: Yeah.

Sage: Yeah. Okay.

Adam: Oh, don't do that. My brother would've done the same thing to me.

Sage: Yeah. Sure. So, how does your nephew feel about you, huh?

Adam: Well, it's complicated. He actually used to be my stepson.

Sage: [Chuckles]

Adam: Yeah. I actually saved the kid's life once. You know, which you would think would win me at least a few brownie points with him, but, in the end, nothing. With his mother? Absolutely. But with him? Nothing.

Sage: Well, at least your motives were pure.

Adam: Yeah. Well, okay. I'm gonna go over there, so just to be on the safe side, you should probably leave.

Sage: You don't have to worry about me. If things get messy, I can take care of myself.

Adam: Well, that is adorable that you think I'm concerned about you. I'm going over there, and if he suspects me, I'm gonna have to bolt. I don't want you slowing me down.

Sharon: This wasn't planned. David was a few minutes early. You were a few minutes late. It happens.

Nick: He couldn't have waited in the car? "Hi, faith. I'd like you to shake the hand of the man who tried to destroy your grandmother in court."

Sharon: I'm not the one who started this custody suit, Nick. You are. So don't come in here and throw around accusations. I would never try to cut you out of our daughter's life. Can you say that you wouldn't do the same to me?

Nick: So, what's the angle? Feed faith a bunch of lies, try and trash me in front of the judge?

David: Oh, no, no. I just came for the coffee, Nick.

Sharon: If you're worried about what faith thinks about you, then why are you taking me to court?

Nick: Because I'm the parent. It's my job to do whatever is best for faith, no matter what.

Sharon: Meaning you want every ugly detail out there about me? But no one's allowed to say anything bad about you.

Nick: Because what you did to me and to Summer is pertinent. It matters. It shows everyone what you're capable of.

David: Excellent insight into the approach you and ms. Clark intend to take in court. Thank you for that.

Nick: Yeah, well, we all know your approach, don't we, Sherman? It's scorched earth. I saw it firsthand with what you did with my mother.

Sharon: David, would you excuse us for a moment? There's fresh coffee in the kitchen.

David: Of course.

Nick: This is just another slap in the face. How can you hire the man who defended Ian ward? What does Mariah think about this?

Sharon: Anything I have to explain to her, I will.

Nick: Why don't you explain it to me first? I hired a friend to be my lawyer. You went Defcon 4 with your choice.

Sharon: Avery is a high-powered attorney, who also happens to be your ex-fiancée, and we all know how she feels about me. I hired an attorney who isn't afraid of the Newman name or resources.

Nick: He's a shark who likes seeing his name in print.

Sharon: This could all go away, Nick, with one word from you.

[Footsteps approaching]

Faith: You're fighting again.

Nick: No. No, no. We were just talking, kid. And I'm taking orders for dinner tonight. What would you like me to cook?

Faith: For a sleepover at your house?

Nick: Well, it's not just my house. It's your house, too.

Faith: I'm not sleeping there. You can't make me punish mommy, too.

Stitch: For the record, I did not make that on a burner in the lab.

[Both laugh]

Ashley: Well, there's always next time. Okay. So, I can tell that you want to talk. Want to get something off your chest. I already told you, I don't think any less of you.

Stitch: And I appreciate it. It was a bad night -- I mean, emotionally. Um, but since then, some good things have happened.

Ashley: Oh, yeah? Like what?

Stitch: Well, Jeff Bardwell. He dropped his suit against the hospital.

Ashley: Fantastic.

Stitch: The DS's no longer pressing charges against me for practicing medicine without a license.

Ashley: So, does that mean you get to keep your medical license?

Stitch: Uh, not sure yet. But practicing medicine, you know, it's... well, it feels like it's the whole point to my life.

Ashley: Aha. As opposed to pheromone-based fragrances. Look, I guess I can understand that, but, uh... I hope you know how much we value you here. You know that, right?

Stitch: I know that. I'm grateful. We made some progress.

Ashley: We've made a lot more than "some."

Stitch: First thing I've been proud about in a long while.

Ashley: Yeah, it feels good, huh?

Stitch: Yeah.

Ashley: Uh, you probably get that a lot, practicing medicine. And I bet you're gonna go right back to it -- aren't you? -- The first chance you get.

Stitch: I'm not going back until we're done here. You have my word.

Ashley: Well, honestly, hearing that from a lot of people wouldn't mean much, but hearing it from you, it does, and that says a lot about you. It's very special. So, you said that things are looking up in a lot of areas? What does that mean?

Stitch: I saw Victoria again. And I thought that door was shut with her, but looks like I was wrong.

Ashley: Okay. So then you officially regret that shower we took, don't you? And...what happened after.

Victoria: See, the good news is, is that Katie doesn't need über business Victoria right now. She just needs mommy Victoria.

Victor: Well, that is not what I'm talking about.

Victoria: Are you fishing about my love life, daddy?

Victor: Well, I want to know about your personal life, sweetheart. You know.

Victoria: Okay. Well, I do admit I'm absolutely and completely in love to the point where I am delirious.

Victor: With the baby, right?

Victoria: Good guess, dad.

Victor: Uh-huh. But you know that I'm not talking about that.

Victoria: I know what you're talking about, all right?

Victor: [Laughing]

Victoria: I know. Look at me.

Victor: [Laughing] What?

Victoria: Look at that baby.

Victor: Yes.

Victoria: And men are not my top priority right now, and it shouldn't be for you, either. You're so good with babies. There's no other mogul on earth that is as adorable as you are with an infant. It's a proven fact.

Victor: Really?

Victoria: Mm-hmm.

Victor: Well, that's so nice to hear. So, what do you plan to do, as far as work is concerned?

Victoria: Well, I hear that Newman-chancellor has an excellent maternity-leave policy.

Victor: Which you helped to implement. You know that.

Victoria: Me?

Victor: Yeah.

Victoria: Oh, that's right. I did do that, didn't I? Yeah.

Victor: Not trying to push you back into business.

Victoria: Except you are.

Victor: Boy... you know me only too well, don't you? But, sweetheart, you have enormous value to the company. You know.

Victoria: Daddy, you could run the company blindfolded.

Victor: No, but, sweetheart, do you know what it means to me? It just warms my heart to see you in the office every day. You know? My goodness. I love that.

Victoria: You just don't give up.

Victor: Have you ever known me to give up?

Victoria: No, I -- no.

Victor: Exactly.

Victoria: Dad, okay, I'm not retiring. I promise you.

Victor: Okay.

Victoria: I will be back to work at Newman-chancellor when I'm ready.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Victoria: But only on one condition.

Victor: What's that?

Stitch: There is no such thing as regret regarding a woman like you. You're brilliant, exciting, stunning, beautiful...

Ashley: Okay, really, you don't have to do that. No, no, you don't have to flatter me. That's okay. Thank you, but...

Stitch: If things were different...

Ashley: Yeah, I know. They're not, so...

Stitch: Things are complicated, personally and professionally.

Ashley: Exactly. So we're agreed, right? It was just...a one-time thing, and it's best forgotten.

Stitch: Well, an isolated incident, maybe, you know? But forgotten? Probably -- probably not.

Ashley: Billy and Victoria had something really special, so I can't help but root for them. Sorry.

Stitch: I would expect that, so...

Ashley: But then again, if you take a step back and you just look at them objectively -- I don't know -- maybe there is no hope, and... maybe they have moved on.

Stitch: Yeah, it's a new chapter for both of them, and... I'm kind of hoping I'm in Victoria's.

Ashley: Well, it's a good thing that Jack and Abby didn't suspect anything -- right? -- When they came in there? That would've been bad.

Stitch: Oh. You kidding me? You know, I would -- I would obviously never mention this to anyone.

Ashley: Oh, I'm not gonna say a thing. I promise you. I mean, us being quiet about it is your best chance with Victoria, right? Because if she did find out about it, that door that she's kept open for you would probably shut for good.

Victor: A new mother of a beautiful baby... and always ready to negotiate. So... what are we negotiating? Salary, title, oversight? What? What?

Victoria: You know what?

Victor: What?

Victoria: Katie's a gift. She's a gift that... I never thought I was gonna have. And I guess I stopped hoping because, you know, it hurt... too much. But I have Johnny and reed, and I told myself that I was already luckier than anybody ever deserved to be. But deep down, dad, I think that there's always more love to give. You and mom taught me that. The heart's always growing. And Katie exists. She's here. And I don't want to miss one single second with her, dad.

Victor: And you shouldn't, okay?

Victoria: Okay.

Victor: You shouldn't. But you want to come back to work, don't you?

Victoria: Yes, I do.

Victor: Okay.

Victoria: With a full nursery for Katie, just like I had for reed when he was a baby. So that she's right next door if she needs me, if I just want to go and kiss her sweet little face.

Victor: You've got everything you need, okay? You just name it.

Victoria: Okay. Negotiations concluded, then.

Victor: I think they are.

Victoria: Now, do we have any information about Ashley's project? Do we know what we're up against?

Victor: Mm. Now you're getting serious, aren't you?

Victoria: Mm-hmm.

Victor: Question is... do they fully realize... what they're up against? Us.

Sharon: Sweetheart, you love spending the night at Daddy's. And he'll make you pancakes.

Nick: For sure, and with blueberries.

Faith: [Breathes deeply] Daddy doesn't want to be a family with us.

Nick: Sweetheart, families, you know, they change.

Sharon: You know that, faith. Maybe you've seen too much of it. But I promise I don't mind you sleeping over with daddy. I think you two deserve to have your special time together, just like we deserve to have ours.

Nick: You know what? This is a bigger conversation for another time. But right now, you got to get to school. You got friends there who want to play with you, and you've got teachers who want to teach you a bunch of cool stuff.

Sharon: Better go jump in daddy's car. Get your backpack. Give mom a kiss.

Nick: Did you tell her I was punishing you?

Sharon: No. She's a smart little girl. I told her that I had done something wrong, and these are the consequences.

Nick: Well, the consequences now are that my daughter hates me right now. Thank you.

Sharon: Well, no one's forcing you to sue for custody, Nick. Okay. I did something wrong. How you choose to handle it, that's up to you.

Nick: I'm gonna handle it by doing whatever is best for faith, no matter what.

Sharon: We haven't even been to court, and you act as though you've already won.

Nick: Once they find out about how you switched that DNA evidence, how exactly do you think I'm gonna lose?

Sharon: Well, maybe the judge will be rational and he'll understand that I did something terrible when I was ill.

Nick: Oh, and I'm sure Sherman's just gonna pound that home -- your illness, and you were a victim, and it was never your fault. Is that how you're gonna play it, Sherman?!

Sharon: Because it's true. And I have my illness under control now, despite all the pressure I'm under.

Nick: You had moments of lucidity. You knew you had done something evil. 'Cause you worked so hard to cover it up. Your choices, Sharon, people suffered because of them. Summer suffered.

Sharon: And I'll regret it forever, Nick. And I know that it cost me you, and I accept that, but I will not give up my daughter just so you can have an eye for an eye. I won't.

Nick: Well, then I'll see you in court. Did you hear how angry he is?

David: Eh, seen worse. He expects to win.

Sharon: He can't. I won't give up my daughter.

David: Well, then I have just one thing to ask you -- how dirty are you willing to fight?

Sharon: Of course I want to be with faith. But I refuse to believe that means I need to tear her father apart. I -- I still love Nick.

David: Doesn't sound as if the feeling is mutual.

Sharon: Well, I can't change how he feels. But what kind of mother would I be if I attacked faith's father? I just -- I won't do that to either of them.

David: Do you think Nick or his family have the some compunction?

Sharon: I know how dirty the Newmans fight. I have been up against them too many times before.

David: Then you know they will hit you where it hurts. Your only shot at retaining custody is to fight back even harder. Better yet, you strike first.

Sharon: Nick, he keeps acting as though I should just give up all my rights to faith for her own sake.

David: Yeah, well, of course he'd say that. He wants to win. Whatever it takes.

Sharon: You know, we've had this fight before in the past, and we rebuilt our family.

David: Do you think that's happening this time? Because I sense a finality to this.

Sharon: No, I don't think that's happening this time. But I have to believe that something can be done before everything gets worse. I have to at least try before it's too late.

Victoria: First grandpa and now uncle Nick? Ooh, she's getting a lot of love today.

Nick: I wish faith would've come with me. Then she could've seen that someone likes me. I mean, Katie does like me, right?

Victoria: Yes, she likes you. Faith loves you.

Nick: She didn't say two words to me on the way to school today.

Victoria: Oh, come on. You know what it's like to be caught up in the middle of your parents' drama. It'll pass. Don't worry.

Nick: I look back at faith's life, it has been nothing but drama, and now I'm adding to it. Maybe I'm making a mistake.

Victoria: Oh, my gosh. I'm way too tired to smack you upside of the head, so just know that I want to. Do it yourself.

Nick: I'm worried, vic. Just want to make sure I do right by faith.

Victoria: You are. You are protecting her from a mother with a history of destructive behavior. You can't back down or give up just because your little girl gives you the cold shoulder in the car.

[Baby cries]

Nick: For someone who's exhausted, you're pretty tough.

Victoria: Yeah, well, it's the mother in me.

Nick: And how is Katie's father? How's the co-parenting going? Are you and Billy maybe getting closer again?

Victoria: It's going good. It's actually kind of wonderful.

Nick: Ahh.

Victoria: As parents.

Nick: And that's it?

Victoria: Look, I didn't tell dad this, but I'll tell you -- there is someone that things are changing with. Ben. I know that Katherine isn't his, but we're getting closer. I kind of have a sliver of hope that we can make this work.

Stitch: Hey, Tobias, will you double-check those levels for me while I'm gone?

Tobias: You got it, dr. Russell.

Stitch: Call me stitch, man. And don't forget to take a lunch break.

Tobias: When you're back.

[Cell phone rings]

Tobias: Hello.

Victor: Hello.

Tobias: Dr. Russell just left for lunch. No idea when miss Abbott's coming back.

Victor: I called you to let you know that you'll have the lab to yourself for a while, okay? You make use of it. Got it?

Tobias: Yes, sir.

Victor: Ashley.

Ashley: Hi.

Victor: Nice to see you.

Ashley: You too.

Victor: Have a seat.

Ashley: Thank you.

Victor: I am so glad that you can join me.

Sage: You love this, don't you, this challenge?

Adam: You lie to Constance every time you call me Gabriel.

Sage: I have my reasons for that.

Adam: And those don't concern me. What I'm doing here, I have my reason that don't concern you.

Sage: What if you crash and burn?

Adam: I crash and burn? Hmm. Let's see. I've already been there, and I've done that, and look how that turned out.

Sage: Enjoy yourself.

Adam: I will.

Sage: Be careful. I'm out of here.

Adam: You do that.

Ashley: This is wonderful, isn't it? It's been a long time since it's been just the two of us having a lunch. Too long.

Victor: Hell of a long time, hasn't it been? How's Abby doing at Jabot?

Ashley: Very well.

Victor: Yeah?

Ashley: Mm-hmm.

Victor: I'd love her to come to work at Newman-chancellor.

Ashley: I'm sure. She's very passionate. Just have to keep her pointed in the right direction.

Victor: Mm-hmm. And how are you doing? I remember you left, you were somewhat disappointed, but you're back in Genoa City now. Are you content?

Ashley: If I wasn't, would you try to make everything better?

Victor: You're not upset about my concern, are you?

Ashley: You're a little predictable, which is surprising.

Victor: Mm.

Ashley: Jack told me that you might be fishing around for information about our progress.

Victor: My goodness. Was he thinking I was gonna get you to divulge that secret? He doesn't know you very well, does he? But you and I understand each other. That's what's important.

Ashley: What's that?

Victor: Compensation package.

Ashley: Oh.

Victor: For when you leave Jabot and join me at Newman-chancellor.

[Both laugh]

Victoria: Oh, yes. What a nice brother.

Nick: Yeah, well, if things were so good with stitch, how come he's not keeping you fed?

Victoria: Well, it's not like that. Not yet. But at least I know I can trust him, and I can trust myself because I didn't fall for a liar.

Nick: Mm, technically, he did lie to you.

Victoria: To protect his mother.

Nick: Okay, it's in the plus column, I'll agree, but you got to keep your eyes open. Otherwise, the bad stuff can sneak up on you, no matter how emotionally invested you are.

Victoria: He's not Sharon.

Nick: No, he's not. Thank God for that.

Victoria: Aww. You are worse than I am.

Nick: Eh, you know, she's just so quiet. Got to make sure she's still there.

Victoria: So, are you gonna tell me? What happened to your leg?

Nick: [Sighs] Yeah. You know, I got myself snagged into a bear trap, walking into the woods.

Victoria: [Laughing]

Nick: It's not funny.

Victoria: What? Oh. You're not joking, are you?

Nick: No.

Victoria: Well, what were you thinking? Are you okay?

Nick: No, I'm gonna be okay. And wasn't exactly thinking. More like drinking.

Victoria: Oh. I see. Drowning your sorrows, and then you walk into a bear trap. That's brilliant, Nick.

Nick: Yeah, it's not my finest moment, no.

Victoria: So, how did you even get out of there? What do you remember?

Nick: Well, it was an angel of mercy, as far as I can remember. I've tried to track her down, but no luck. If I hadn't got confirmation that a woman did call 911, I'd think it was just all part of a dream.

Sharon: Noah. Hi.

Noah: Hi.

Sage: What's wrong?

Adam: I'm fine.

Sage: Who is she? Hello?

Adam: What?

Sage: Who is she, the blond? You stopped when you saw her.

Adam: That, uh, woman is my ex-wife. That's -- that's the boy's mother. I feel like if I can fool her --

Sage: Are you insane? You want to show your ex-wife your new face? What the hell is wrong with you?

Adam: She looks pretty upset.

Sage: You think you can fix that? She doesn't know who you are, and it needs to stay that way. Let's get out of here.

Adam: Sage, you were on your way out of here. Why didn't you just, you know, keep going?

Sage: You're in no condition to take care of someone. Two weeks ago, you were hopped up on meds, and your head was wrapped like a mummy.

Adam: I appreciate your concern. Now goodbye.

Sage: If you taint this, and I have to tell Constance that her grandson died in that river, it's gonna really, really piss me off. And going to prison as Adam Newman's gonna be the least of your problems. Do not blow this.

Sharon: And, of course, faith is so confused, seeing your father so angry.

Noah: Poor kid. Thinks she's finally getting her family back together, now she's got to deal with visitation and custody crap. It shouldn't be this way, mom.

Sharon: Exactly. That's why I'm trying to keep her away from all this. I want to somehow handle this inside of the family. And I hate asking you this, Noah, but I need you right now. Help me protect faith. Help keep me from losing her.

Adam: Uh, could I get one of you guys to reach the sugar over there for me, please?

Sharon: Of course.

Adam: Thank you. Very much. Appreciate that.

Sharon: It's no problem at all.

Adam: You look really familiar to me. Do we -- do we know each other?

Sharon: No, I don't think so.

Noah: I'm sorry. Not to be rude. I was just trying to have a conversation with my mom.

Adam: I'm sorry. Yeah, no, that's -- it's just that face -- I feel like -- I feel like I know you.

Sharon: Well, it was probably from a tabloid, which means it was scandalous and negative.

Adam: Oh. I -- I apologize. Um... it's awfully nosy. I should've just minded my own business, let you guys finish your coffee.

Sharon: No, no, I'm sorry. It's just, when someone recognizes me these days, I immediately think the worst.

Adam: Really? Oh, here I was being overly optimistic. I'm new in town. I just, I thought I saw a familiar face.

Noah: Anything else? I just wanted to finish the conversation.

Adam: No, yeah, go ahead. I can see that. Oh, there is one more thing, actually -- I'm looking for a hotel. You guys have any --

Noah: Yeah, Genoa City athletic club. Full service. It's great.

Sharon: Oh, right. They're under new management now, and they've done some great renovations.

Adam: Well, thank you, kind people, for the sugar and for the -- for the suggestions. I appreciate it. Take care.

Noah: That was gross.

Sharon: What?

Noah: That guy was hitting on you right in front of me.

Sharon: No, he wasn't. He just seemed kind of lost or something.

Noah: "Lost"...

Sharon: Anyway, back to this issue with your father, this all-out war. I think that you can make this go away.

Noah: No, mom. No more. I can't. I'm sorry. The only ones that can fix this are you and dad. This one's on you.

Ashley: That's very interesting. You actually think I can be bought.

Victor: You and I used to be a pretty good team in the past.

Ashley: [Laughs] It's been a really long time since we've been a good team, Victor.

Victor: Yeah, been a while. So why'd you come back to Genoa City? Miss family or join Jabot again or... does Jack finally value the way you ought to be valued?

Ashley: I have to tell you that I find these power games that you play so incredibly tedious. Honestly, do you and Jack actually still find them interesting after all these years? Tell me the truth.

Victor: I remember you left Genoa City because Jack didn't pay you what you deserved.

Ashley: I left for a lot of reasons. But now I'm back... with something so incredibly interesting to you that you're offering me a job.

Victor: Why don't you read it, get back to me?

Ashley: No.

Victor: Mm.

Ashley: And you know I won't read it. I'm turning it down without even opening it.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Ashley: Is that really what this is all about?

Victor: It's about business and respect.

Ashley: I don't believe you. But I also don't care. I don't care. Please don't contact me again if it's just to play these silly little games. I'm really busy.

Victor: Mm.

Ashley: I am.

Victor: Mm.

Ashley: But it's been wonderful to see you again.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Nick: All right, you go get some rest while Katie's crashed out. I'll check in on you later.

Victoria: Yes, after some more juice. Thank you.

Nick: Mwah.

Victoria: I love you.

Nick: I love you, too.

Victoria: Bye.

Nick: Bye.

Stitch: Hey. Hey, Nick. Here visiting your niece?

Nick: Yeah. She's amazing, like her mother. Vic tells me you two are on better terms? Don't hurt her again.

Stitch: Trust me -- that's the last thing I'd ever want.

Nick: Yeah, well, people find a way to hurt each other anyways. So don't.

Victoria: Uh, Ben, hi. Nick, uh...

Nick: Yeah, yeah, I know. Was just leaving.

Victoria: Brr!

Stitch: Hey.

Victoria: Hi.

Stitch: Hi.

Victoria: Hi. Katie's upstairs sleeping.

Stitch: How are you?

Victoria: Me?

Stitch: Yeah.

Victoria: I'm -- I'm fine. I'm just, you know, messy and tired, but I'm happy.

Stitch: Well, you look it -- I mean, the happy part, not the tired and stuff.

Victoria: I am... in a lot of ways.

Stitch: That's good. That's great.

Victoria: And I was thinking that when I can finally maybe tear myself away from Katherine for a few hours, I was sort of hoping that maybe you and I could go on a date.

Stitch: Yeah. Sounds great. Um...

[Both chuckle]

Victoria: You don't sound so convinced.

Stitch: No, no, no! I mean it. I-I-I do.

Victoria: Okay. I mean, unless something's changed.

Sharon: You know what? I've tried talking to your father, and he either shuts down, or he gets angry. But if you talk to him --

Noah: I have, mom. Dad's convinced he's doing the right thing for faith.

Sharon: And you don't agree with that, do you?

Noah: No, I do not. But how many times have you told me that I shouldn't be fighting your battles or be put in the middle? Look, I've been worried about you for so many years, both of you. I mean, I went to France just so I could be free of it for a little while. On the day that you and dad were supposed to get married, I even said to him, "I don't think you have to worry about mom anymore."

Sharon: I know I've been a burden to you.

Noah: No, no, mom, look. I'm not saying that to make you feel bad. Okay? Honestly, I'm not. But as much as you think you need me, you don't. Even with everything that's happened to you, you are stronger now than you've been in a long time. This is not gonna break you, okay? And you don't need me to be your champion. Not anymore. You and dad got to this place together, and I believe that you two -- only you two -- can find your way out again.

Sharon: No, we can't, Noah. Because your father isn't listening to me, and I'm afraid that this is going to get so ugly, it's going to hurt all of us in so many ways. I don't want faith all to myself. I want to give her a good life with me and your father, co-parenting. Now, I hate asking you this. This is not your job. I understand that. But not for my sake. For the sake of your whole family, help me stop this from becoming all-out war.

Nick: Yeah, Avery, just fit me in whenever. Sharon already has David Sherman in her damn living room, ready to beat our case into the ground. We got to be ready. Sure. Okay. I'll see you then.

Sage: Excuse me, sir. Do you serve food here?

Nick: It's you.

Stitch: No, no, no, no, no. Of course, I want a date. Hell, I want a million of them -- a lifetime, if I could.

Victoria: Maybe that's what you used to want when you thought that Katie was yours, but now I'm just a lady in sweatpants and with a baby and an ex-husband, and I know that's a lot of baggage. I get that.

Stitch: Hey, you are every single thing I could ever want, Katie included, no matter who the father is. You're her mother. That makes her a kid I will always want to know.

Victoria: You're saying everything that I want to hear, but --

Stitch: But nothing. That's how I feel.

Victoria: Okay. So then why the hesitation? I thought that you would be excited that we were gonna try again. I was excited for us, but now it's just...

Stitch: Victoria, it's just... you're right. There is something. It's Ashley.

[Cell phone rings]

Victor: Yes?

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

Paul: Chris and I have an announcement of our own. We're gonna have a baby.

Lily: You can sit here and schmooze my husband, but he's not gonna help you carve up this town.

Jill: Why don't you stay and help Victoria with the baby?

Victoria: Ben can stay, actually, right?

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