Kay agreed that Jack may have made a good decision in purchasing Jabot, then reminded him that Jill could never be involved. Larry offered himself sexually to Jill to ease her stress. She said she was focused on her career. Rather than tell Jill about Kay's condition, Jack told her to meet him the following day, allowing himself some time to digest it all. Brad admitted to Victor that he questioned Jack's takeover and how it had happened. Jack taunted Victor, who merely predicted that Jack would run his Father's company into the ground once and for all. Victor then promised Brad that Abby would always have a place at NE when she was older. Ashley returned and learned about Jack's actions, then warned John that she would find a way to stop Jack. Gloria went to Michael and begged him to put his brilliant legal mind to work to save Jabot for the Abbott's, thus enabling her to reveal who her sons truly were. Dru and Malcolm barely listened as Neil said how important they both were to him. Phyllis briefly stopped in to see Lily, and was surprised to find her with Daniel. Alone, Daniel and Lily discussed what each of them wanted from a relationship. Olivia stunned Dru and Malcolm by revealing that she'd left Lily with Daniel, opening the get well cards. Daniel opened the paternity results. Jack and Phyllis shared a romantic moment as he told her about his coup, and she told him she'd always secretly rooted for him in the Jack/Victor war.
Brad: Victor, we need to talk. Victor: I don't think we have anything to discuss. Brad: Oh, I'm not so sure about that. You can't be too happy with the way things turned out. Victor: I certainly am not. And I most certainly don't want to argue right now. Brad: Good. Neither do I. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Katherine, you're making a mistake. Jill has loads of experience. Kay: Jill is out, Jack. Do you hear me? Jill is out. Jack: Okay, I hear you. Kay: (Sighs) look, I do not want to preside over Chancellor Industries 24-7, but that does not mean you have carte blanche. No, no, no. Now you listen to me. Buying a bankrupt cosmetic firm founded by your father... Jack: Well, now wait, wait. Give me a little more credit than that. Kay: Dear boy, I chose you to run my company, not to save your own from financial ruin. Now you gave Jabot enough money to pay back all its debts and you only received half ownership in return? No. Now you know and I know that was not in Chancellor Industries' best interests. Don't you dare try and convince me that it was, son. [SCENE_BREAK] Larry: I, um, put the saw back in the tool shed for you. Jill: Thank you. Larry: You hear anything? Jill: Not a word. Larry: You know, I'm surprised you haven't bugged Mrs. Chancellor's room yet. Jill: Now why didn't I think of that? Oh, Larry, my whole future is resting on this. You know, if things go well, I'm gonna get the job of a lifetime. But if they go badly-- Larry: No, no, no, no, no. Let me guess. Then you get thrown in the hoosegow. Jill: That about sums it up, yes. Larry: So what happened to Mrs. Newman? Jill: She just walked out the door without a word. I wonder what that meant. Larry: That she wanted to go home? Look, just relax, Jill, all right? Take a chill pill. Jill: Damn it. Damn it, this is serious! Larry: Whoa, easy, all right? I haven't seen you this uptight in awhile. By the way, how is, um, your love life these days? Jill: What? Larry: Maybe that's why you're so tense, honey. You ought to give me a call sometime. I'm sure I could fix you... (Snaps fingers) right up. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: So there it is-- the case of the missing envelope. Dru: Yeah. Lily must have it. Neil: You know what? See, I gave Lily a stack of get well cards that were sent over from the office to take home. So whatever envelope that Phyllis might have dropped here, it must have been included with that. And why do you care? I don't even understand. I mean, you don't even like Phyllis. Dru: Honey, um, if it's Newman business, it--it may concern all of us. Besides, you know, that crazy witch, you know, there's no telling what she might do. Neil: Yeah, well, honey, no, I don't--I don't want the water. Here, look, just give me the phone. I'll call Lily. I'll put this whole mystery to rest, all right? [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Okay, next one. Daniel: "Neil, hope you're up and around soon. We miss you. Owen and Marcia Peterson." Who are they? Lily: I don't know. Probably friends from the club. Okay, so Owen and Marcia Peterson. Lily: What? Do I have something on my face? Daniel: You look great. Lily: Well, then, why are you staring at me? Daniel: I'm glad you're feeling better about things. Lily: Yeah, I am, too. I just feel silly now that I thought my mom was cheating on my dad with Uncle Malcolm. How ridiculous is that? I mean, it's so obvious how in love they are. Whenever they're in the same room together, they can't keep their hands off each other. It's kind of embarrassing. Daniel: Well, you should consider yourself lucky. My mom and dad hardly even talk. Lily: Yeah, I guess I am lucky. I mean, sure, my parents and I argue sometimes, but when it gets down to it, they're my best friends. You probably think that's stupid, don't you? Daniel: I think it's cool. Lily: And I know girls my age don't usually say this, but I want someone who's like my dad. You know, someone who's kind and generous, who takes care of his family and puts other people first. Lily: Okay, you're staring again. Daniel: Am I? Sorry. Lily: No, no, it's okay. I'll just--I'll stop. I'm probably boring you with talk about my family. Let's just get back to the cards. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: I put it all on the line, Mikey. I asked Mackenzie if I had a shot with her right in front of that jerk J.T. and she didn't reject me. Can you believe that? Here I was competing with this guy who always gets the girl, and I didn't lose. Michael: Well, you didn't win. Kevin: Well, not a huge victory, but my therapist says you have to concentrate on the little victories. Michael: Well, there is a difference between little and microscopic. Kevin: Well, look, I understand why Mac is being cautious, but the fact that I'm still in the running tells me that her feelings for me run pretty deep. (Door opens and closes) Michael: Remind me to get that lock changed. Gloria: Huh, nice to see you, too, Michael. Maybe you could have a kind word for your mother. She just lost everything. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: Hello? Anybody home? John: Yeah, over here. Ashley: Hey, you. John: (Chuckles) Ashley: Hi. John: Oh, I'm so glad you're back. Ashley: Oh, me too. Although, Daddy, this trip to France couldn't have gone any better. I feel so inspired and so invigorated. I can't wait to get back in the lab. I think with a little bit of luck, we're gonna be able to turn the whole thing around. John: You know, Ash, I am so proud of everything you've accomplished, and, uh... Ashley: Thanks. John: If we had more time, we just might have done it. Ashley: What do you mean? John: Nicholas Newman made a run for the company. Ashley: What? John: Yep. He met with some bankers. He's going to pay off our debt, and then, obviously, foreclose. Ashley: Well, Victor never would have allowed him to do this, unless-- are you telling me that Victor was a part of it? John: Well, Victor swears that he had nothing to do with Nicholas' actions. And I'm inclined to believe him because he offered to pay off the debt himself in order to protect the company. Ashley: Is that what you did? John: Well, unfortunately, it was a bit too late. The board had already accepted Jack's offer. Ashley: What offer? John: To let Chancellor Industries pay off the debt in exchange for 51% of our company. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: I'm rather surprised you'd seek me out like this. Brad: Well, let's just say that Jack's little coup left a bad taste in my mouth. Victor: And why would that be? You got exactly what you wanted. I'm out of Jjabot. Brad: Well, that may be, but it was never my intent for us to lose our independence. Being bought by Chancellor is just about as bad as being bought by Newman. Victor: Well, let that be a lesson for your future. Before you throw in your lot with a snake like Jack Abbott, you'd better think. But I guess you were convinced that I'm the one who couldn't be trusted. Brad: (Chuckles) well, I'm sure you can forgive my skepticism, Victor. Although it does seem that you had our best interest at heart, this time. Victor: You were taken advantage of. Jack Abbott created a crisis where there was none to get exactly what he wanted. Brad: At my expense. Victor: You got it, among others'. Brad: Okay. So now that it seems that Jack has trumped the both of us... Victor: And? Brad: Tell me, Victor, what was really your intent behind accepting Ashley's offer? Were you and Nick planning a takeover all along? Or did you really want to help the company? [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Larry, I had no idea that you were still interested. Larry: Well, my dear, I am a single guy. And you are a single gal. And, if I remember right, we've always had some smokin' hot times together. Jill: (Giggles) Larry: Didn't we? Jill: Mmm... Larry: So the next time you're in the mood for some relaxation... Jill: I might just take you up on that... someday. Larry: Oh... since when did you get so gun shy? Jill: It's just that I'm focusing on my career right now. My work is the most important thing to me. Larry: No kidding. I mean, not many people would, uh, actually lock up their elderly mother over business. Jill: Larry, I tried to reason with her. She wouldn't budge. Larry: And you just happened to have a pair of handcuffs laying around. Jill: You remember those handcuffs. Larry: (Laughs) oh, yes, yes, the good ol' days. But still, Jill, you shouldn't have cuffed your mom. Jill: Damn it, she gave me no choice. And I'll tell you something else. If I had had to hogtie her, I would have done it. And it would have been worth it, just to see the looks on the faces of those people at Jabot when they found out they'd be reporting to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Now wait a minute, Katherine. You're making it sound like this deal wasn't well thought out. The name Jabot--do you have any idea what it's worth? Kay: Please. Nikki told me I should consider myself fortunate. Jack: You sound like you don't quite believe it. Jabot fell on hard times for one reason. Kay: Oh, come on now. Come on, you're not gonna claim that it was all Victor Newman's fault. Jack: Okay, it was a combination of things. Kay: Well, now, you see? You're being honest. You're being honest. My money is not going to solve all their problems. Jack: Katherine, who knows jabot any better than I do? When I'm through with Jabot, it's gonna be worth ten times what we paid for it. Why do you think Victor wants to get his grubby hands on it, anyway? He knows what its worth. Kay: Well, maybe you made a good deal after all. Jack: Maybe? Kay: But the fact remains, you should have talked to me before you proceeded, not after. Jack: This was a unique situation. I had to move fast. If Newman and son had foreclosed, all our shareholders would've lost everything. And you and I would have missed out on a great opportunity. Kay: Well, I'm still not convinced that things were so dire that they could not have been discussed. No, no. I will allow you to get away with this... just one time. And no more. And you can thank Nikki for that. You're a good executive, Jack. No more monkey business? Jack: You got it. Kay: Hmm... and, remember, if you want this deal to stand, Jill is never to hold a position any higher than... bathroom attendant. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: Baby, I-I wouldn't call Lily right now. Neil: Why not? Dru: Well, because she's exhausted behind the accident. Neil: What does that have to do with a missing envelope? Dru: Well, she's very sensitive, you know? And--and she may, even though it's a harmless mistake, she may blame herself for taking the envelope. Neil: Ohh, goodness gracious, Dru. Your logic is really skewed. You know that, right? By the way, uh, I get the feeling that I'm gonna get out of here sooner than I expected. Dru: Oh... Malcolm: Well, Neil, that's great news, man. Dru: That-- that is good, honey. Neil: Yeah, it is. Dru: Okay, I'm gonna talk to your doctor before I leave. But right now I've gotta go, check on Devon, make sure he's doing his homework. You take care. Neil: Oh, now, wait a minute. No, no, no. You two, you came in here, woke me up, now I-I'm awake and there's something I gotta say to you two. Dru: Oh, well, what's that? Malcolm: Okay. Say it. Neil: All right, well, what I wanna tell you is that I-I've realized lately that... that a lot of good has come out of this scary experience. Dru: What do you mean, honey? Neil: Well, for one thing, Malcolm, we're brothers again. And that means everything to me. And as far as Lily is concerned, I've got a greater appreciation for her. I mean, what a gentle, sensitive person she is. I just feel privileged that she's my daughter, that's all. Dru: Sweetheart, I'll be sure and tell her, okay? You take care. Neil: All right, baby. I love you guys. Dru: Love you. Neil: All right. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: You know, this is great. Thanks for doing all this. Lily: Hey, popcorn and sodas I can handle. But anything more complicated, then you're on your own. Daniel: (Chuckles) you know, Lil, I gotta ask. Uh, did you really mean that... about wanting to end up with someone like your dad? Lily: Yeah. I told you I'm weird. Daniel: No, you're not. Lily: You don't think so? Daniel: No. So what if you were? I don't care what people think. Lily: Yeah, me neither. So what about you? What are you looking for? (Doorbell rings) Lily: Oh, be right back. Lily: Oh, my gosh. It's your mom. Lily: Mrs. Abbott, hi. Come on in. Phyllis: Hey! Thanks. I just stopped by-- Phyllis: What are you doing here? Daniel: Hanging out. Phyllis: Hanging out, huh? Are you--are you guys... Daniel: We're just friends, ma, okay? Phyllis: Hmm. Okay. Um, listen, I-I just wanted to come by to see... (clears throat) Phyllis: How Neil is doing. Lily: Oh, um, don't you already know that? Daniel: Yeah. Weren't you just at the hospital like an hour ago? Phyllis: Uh-huh. Yeah. But... I wanted to know if his condition changed and maybe they weren't being straight with me. Wanted to talk to your mom. Lily: Oh... Phyllis: Ahem. Okay, well, uh, I guess I'll go now. Lily: I-I can tell my mom that you stopped by if you want. Phyllis: No, it's okay. I'll see her at the office. Uh, I-I'll talk to her. Hey, and listen, you two stay out of trouble, you hear me? I'm serious. I don't want to read about you in the paper tomorrow. I'm serious. Yeah, exactly. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: So what happened? John Abbott finally wise up and kick you to the curb? Gloria: That's a rotten thing to say, Michael. Actually, my marriage to John Abbott is stronger than ever. Kevin: So what happened, Ma? Gloria: My husband and I have lost our company. Michael: His company. It wasn't yours to start with. Gloria: Maybe not. But now it's Jack's. Michael: Jack's? How did that happen? Gloria: Jack called an emergency meeting of the shareholders and convinced them that Victor Newman was planning to take over. So they sold him 51% of Jabot, or technically, Chancellor Industries' 51%. But it's not true, Michael, about Victor. Michael: I really like that-- to buy controlling interest in a company that just fired you. Gloria: I think it's terrible. What kind of son steals from his own father? Michael: It's not stealing if the board voted for it. Kevin: So-- so Mac's grandmother now owns 51% of Jabot. Michael: That's right. Just think, if you married the girl, we can get controlling interest of the company back in Fisher hands. (Laughs wickedly) Gloria: Would that work? Michael: No! Joking. Don't give him any absurd ideas. Gloria: I didn't. Listen to me, Michael. I really believed Victor was fixing things. Michael: (Scoffs) what told you that? Your business acumen? Your years of experience? Gloria: All right, all right. Maybe I don't have that much business know-how. But I do know when a man is lying. And Victor Newman was not lying. I'd stake my life on it. Michael: Well, then maybe they should appoint you chief psychic over at Jabot. Gloria: Well, at least, then I'd have a title. And maybe a vote. And maybe then they would've listened to me. Michael: Wait a minute. Don't tell me you spoke out in favor of Victor Newman at a Jjabot board meeting. Gloria: Mm-hmm. Not that it did any good. But that's why I'm here, Michael. You're a lawyer. How do I stop Jack from taking over? [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Oh, my God, Jack, what happened? What did Katherine say, Jack? Is the deal gonna go through? Am I gonna get to run Jabot? Jack: We need to talk. Larry: And that would be my cue to leave. Call me. Larry: Have a good day. Jill: So? Jack: So I think I convinced your mother not to have you arrested. Jill: Well, thank heavens for that. Jack: You know, you didn't help things, opening your mouth prematurely. It made me look like I was up to something shady. Katherine coulda fired me. Jill: So the deal is off? Jack: No, the deal is on. Jill: Really?! Jack: We have Nikki to thank for that. Jill: Oh, my God! Jack, this is gonna happen. You get to save your family's company, and I get to manage it. Oh, I have so many plans. You know, the first thing I'm gonna do is reinstate the men's line. That is absolutely vital, and it won't take much time to gear up. And you know what? I've had this idea for a really long time of freestanding boutiques in upscale malls. Jack: Hold on. Jill, Jill, slow down, okay? Jill: Jack, we gotta celebrate. Come on. Let's go to the Colonnade room. Jack: Not tonight. I'm exhausted. I'm gonna go home, have a brandy and sleep the sleep of the dead. Jill: How can you sleep? We've got so much to do. Jack: You and I need to talk first thing in the morning. Jill: Okay. Yeah. All right, bright and early. Uh, at your place? Jack: No, no, no, make it my office at Jabot. And don't do or say anything until we talk. Jill: No, you got it, you got it, you got it. Jack: Try to remember, we have saved Jabot. Remember that. Jill: Yeah, of course. It's the big picture. Jack, I have never had an opportunity this big. I won't be able to think of anything else. Jack: I'll see you in the morning. Jill: Okay, okay. I'll see you. Oh, my God. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: How did Jack get enough votes to do this? John: Well, he had Traci's proxy and Jill had Billy's. Ashley: He was planning on doing this all along. This is unbelievable. I thought this was a dead issue when he came to me weeks ago and I rejected the idea. John: He what? Ashley: He's been wanting to do this ever since he became C.E.O. of Chancellor. Obviously he got Jill to go along because her mother owns C.I. It's a sweet deal for her. John: My goodness. You know, if what you're saying, that Jack actually-- Ashley: Daddy, we have to recall the board. I can't let this stand. Once they find out all the facts, they'll rescind their decision. John: Honey, honey, no. Ashley: Daddy, we have to do something. John: Now just stop it. No, listen. We were under tremendous pressure, and we felt it was the best solution. Ashley: Are you saying you voted for this without talking to me? John: I was about to call you and Jack told me he had tried reaching you and he couldn't. Ashley: He lied. There were no calls, no messages. From what you're telling me, the only person who was looking out for Jabot's best interest was Victor. What Jack did to him and to the rest of us is just reprehensible. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: There's absolutely nothing you can do. For starters, you're not even a member of the Jabot board. And from what you've told me, it was all done on the up-and-up. Gloria: Wait a minute. The board members didn't have all the information, and what Jack said turned out not to be true, and little Miss Ashley wasn't even there. Michael: Well, that is a bit questionable, but it's not illegal. Besides, what did Jack say in the first place that was so convincing? Gloria: That the Newmans were going to the bank to buy up Jabot's debt so they could foreclose. But Victor swore to me it was just his son's idea. Michael: That's not good. Kevin: How come? Michael: Uh, because there's a slight chance that Victor might come after me for not figuring out Nick's plan and nipping it in the bud. Gloria: Wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute. Why are you responsible? Michael: All right. He put me on retainer awhile back, okay? Partly to keep track of his son's activities. Kevin: Well, wait, so if you hadn't been asleep at the switch, this wouldn't have happened? Michael: By golly, you're right. The Jabot takeover-- it's clearly all my fault. Gloria: No, no, no, you wait a minute. You make all the smart remarks you'd like, Michael. But like it or not, you've got a stake in this. Michael: Don't blow it out of proportion. Victor might not even make the connection. He calls me when he needs me. Gloria: He needed you today. I needed you today. Now you can laugh at this if you like, but our entire family has a stake in Jabot's future. Now you may be a successful lawyer, Michael. But you're not in the same league as the Abbotts or the Newmans. But wouldn't you like to be? Isn't there some legal loophole that can make that happen? [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Now the other point I would like to make is that-- Jack: So how does it feel, Victor, to be totally and completely irrelevant? Victor: I wouldn't know that, Jack. But I would think that you know what that feeling is like. If, however, you're asking me what I think about recent events at Jabot, I think what I've always thought-- that you are a giant fool. Jack: My. Gracious even in defeat. Victor: Now what, honestly, do you think you've accomplished, Jack? Your family no longer owns its own company. You are now responsible for pulling that company out of the deep mire that it is steeped in. And you, as we all know, are the cause of most of its problems. Jack: How long have you been listening to this long-winded tripe? You know, you don't have to sit here anymore, Bradley. You don't have to make nice to Newman. Brad: Let's just say that recent events have made me, uh, re-evaluate certain things. Jack: Oh, really? Like what? Surely you don't buy his song and dance. You know what? Save your answer. I think I found someone prettier to have a drink with. Jack: Well, hey there, beautiful. Phyllis: Hi, Jack. Jack: Think I could, uh, tempt you away from the treadmill? Phyllis: You could tempt me away from a lot of things right now. Jack: Well, it looks like you needed that drink. Phyllis: Ahh, yes. I need a lot more than that, believe me. Jack: I always say, vodka beats a workout any day. Phyllis: Well, if I start heaving furniture, you'll know what to do, huh? Jack: Hey, I do know something about heaving furniture. Phyllis: What are you talking about? Jack: Never mind. Phyllis: Enough about me. Let's talk about you. Tell me about that smile. There must be a reason for it. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Now to get back to what you and I were talking about, if I had wanted to acquire Jabot-- Brad: You would've foreclosed immediately. Victor: You got that right. Brad: Which is what Nicholas was planning to do. Victor: He wanted to prove a point. Brad: So it was a power struggle. Victor: It certainly was for him. Brad: Huh. I wonder, Victor. Maybe you were just upset that Nicholas beat you to the punch. It was your way of saving face by circumventing him. Victor: Now you know damn well that I handed over the reins of Newman Enterprises to my son. I could take them away just as quickly. Brad: So you really never saw this coming. Victor: I had no clue. Brad: Well, if that's true, it doesn't look good for you, does it? Victor: In what way? Brad: Your son plans a major takeover of a company using your company, and you're totally out of the loop? Victor: So what's your point? Brad: Victor, what if this whole thing was about proving to yourself and your son who's really in charge? Nick may have the title, but you're still the master. Victor: You don't honestly think, Brad, that after all these years, I still have something to prove to my son or to anyone. Brad: You tell me, Victor. Victor: This has nothing to do with any of that. It has to do with me not allowing my son to make a fool of me, to make a hypocrite of me. I had promised all of you I would not take over Jabot. That was a promise I had made to John, to Jack, to you, to Ashley, to everyone. What he was doing is breaking that promise, making it seem as if I had intentions of taking over that company. I did not. My working at Jabot has to do with also promising Ashley that I would save that company from certain bankruptcy. It upsets me to see that a man's life's work-- John Abbott's life's work, and I respect him-- was gonna go down the drain because of his son's unmitigated arrogance and hubris. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Wow. Jack. Congratulations. Jack: Thanks. Phyllis: (Giggles) I know how much this means to you. Jack: Oh, you know better than just about anyone else. Phyllis: Yeah, I think I do. Wow, your family must be thrilled, you riding in and saving the company. Have to admit, it kinda turns me on. Jack: My, if I knew it was that simple... Phyllis: (Giggles) so what are you doing here? You should be out doin' the town, drinking champagne. Jack: I am right where I want to be. There is no one I would rather share this news with. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: That's exactly what we were trying to avoid. Malcolm: Okay, Drucilla, calm down. Even if the envelope is with those cards, there's no reason to think that she's actually gonna open it. Dru: And there's no reason to think that she won't. Malcolm: Look, it's not addressed to her. What do you want to do? You want to call her and tell her to stay away from the cards? Dru: Oh, right. That won't raise suspicion. Come on. Malcolm: Why don't we just get back over to your place? Dru: All right. Well, I gotta get my coat. Olivia: Good. You guys are still here. I need to talk to you. Dru: Look, we have a lot on our plate. We've got to get back to the apartment. Olivia: Why? I was just there. Dru: Was Lily there? Olivia: Yeah, she's there with some friend--Daniel. Dru: Daniel? You left her alone with that boy? Olivia: Is that a problem? Dru: It's a big problem. That's Phyllis' son. That boy cannot be trusted. Malcolm: Think about it. At least he's got her occupied. Dru: Occupied doing what? Olivia: As I was saying-- Dru: We cannot chitchat. Olivia: This is hardly chitchat. Lily thinks the two of you are having an affair. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: This just makes me so angry. I mean, I was working so hard, Victor was working so hard to save this company. He was even willing to turn against his own son. John: Ashley, for goodness sakes, don't make the man out to be a saint. We don't owe him anything. Jabot is not his company, it's ours. Now it's very simple. We had to make a choice. Ashley: Because Jack forced you into it! You should be furious. After everything we've done to try to keep Jabot independent? John: Honey, look, at least Jack is head of Chancellor Industries. And that is far preferable than being under Victor's thumb. Ashley: Oh, Daddy, I mean, really. We weren't under Victor's thumb. He was just trying to help us. John: You know, why are you so concerned about Victor in all of this? Ashley: Because... I took so much flak for hiring that man, and now it turns out that my own brother is the traitor. If you won't call him on it, Daddy, I will. John: Ash. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Oh, Katherine needed some persuading, no doubt about it. Phyllis: So you took a pretty big risk. Jack: Hey, no guts, no glory. Not that I had anyone really cheering me on. Phyllis: Well, one never gets what they want out of life without having some enemies. Jack: Yeah, I got my share of enemies, all right. Phyllis: Oh, look at that. I never pegged them for drinking buddies. Jack: Yeah, I don't know what's goin' on over there. I know I don't like it. Phyllis: Maybe brad is slipping Victor a mickey. Jack: Ooh. Phyllis: (Laughs) Jack: You're not wishing ill on your sainted landlord and boss, are you? Phyllis: I never... let's work this out once and for all, okay? Jack: Okay. Phyllis: All right. For the record, I was always rooting for you. I always wanted you to win. Even if it didn't seem like that at times. Jack: If only I'd known that. Okay, now be honest with me. Did you have a twinge when you found out that Newman had lost the prize, that I'd snatched Jabot right out from their tentacles? Phyllis: Absolutely not. Besides, are you kidding? Drucilla's enough of a headache. I don't need all those-- how should I call them? "Colorful personalities" mucking up my division. And I'm talking about Nikki, Ashley, Jill. Jack: Jill. Phyllis: What, did I step in something? Jack: No, no. I'm just realizing how many enemies I'm gonna have, how unpopular I'm gonna be for awhile. Phyllis: Like you care. Phyllis: Hey. What else is bothering you? Jack: Nothing I want to get into right now. Phyllis: Okay. I don't understand this. It kinda makes me sad. I mean, look what you've done. You should be screaming from the rooftops. Jack: Yeah, and here I am glowering into my scotch. I don't know. Maybe over the last few months, I've kind of made a habit of it. Phyllis: Well, maybe... we need some s'mores to cheer us both up. (Laughs) Jack: (Laughs) no one makes me laugh the way you do. Phyllis: Well, no one understands my sense of humor the way you do. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: Regardless of what you think, Victor, Chancellor Industries may yet prove to be our salvation. Victor: That's like saying anything is possible, Brad. Brad: Obviously you still feel you're the only person who can save us from our impeding doom. Victor: Well, who else? You tell me. You know Jack Abbott's track record. Brad: Which is your way of saying that without you, we're sunk. Victor: Look, I wonder what young Abby will think when she realizes that she and the others could've inherited a company if you hadn't sold out to that snake over there. Brad: You know what, Victor? This conversation's going to get a lot less civil if you're going to bring Abby into it. Victor: I understand that. I want you to know that she has always a place at Newman Enterprises. Always. Meanwhile, what happens to the other Abbotts? They'll be left with nothing... because you guys agreed to sell out to that man over there, who will run that company into the ground, I promise you, whatever's left of it. And that's a shame. - [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: If Jack really pushed this thing through as fast as you say he-- you know? No. You're not-- I'm not thinkin' about this. I'm not gonna be sucked into your little game. Gloria: Michael. Michael: No! This is not my business. Gloria: You're not being very farsighted. Michael: No, I'm just not being greedy. There's a difference. Gloria: This is not just about money. Michael: I don't care what it's about! I'm out! Done! Gloria: Why? You looked like you had something. Michael: (Groans) Michael: I had a couple of things. Gloria: Yeah. Well, think about it, Michael. If you can come up with a way for Jabot to stay in the Abbotts' hands without it going bankrupt... they'd be so grateful. I could finally tell them you're my son. Kevin: Yes, yes, yes! And then they'd have to give you, like, a big-time job there. And me, too. And me, too. I could be an accountant there. And I would have enough money to move out of this place, and Mom could stop lying to her husband, and everyone would know what a great lawyer you are. Michael, please, please. Do it for us. Do it for us. No, I mean, do it for us. Please. Michael: Okay. I'll give it some thought, but only because it may be possible that John did get a raw deal. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: You can't be serious. Olivia: I wouldn't joke about something like that. Malcolm: Lily thinks Dru and I are having an affair? Olivia: Well, the two of you haven't exactly been acting normal lately. Dru: That's because we've been waiting for the paternity test, Liv. I know that my daughter has been distant, but I never thought in a million years she would think we could have an affair. Olivia: Don't worry. I think I convinced her that it's not true, but you might want to reassure her when you get home. Dru: Well, I will if she's still there with that boy. Olivia: No, she'll be there. Malcolm: How do you know that? Olivia: Because I told the two of them to work through all those cards that Neil got from the office. Dru: Oh, my God! Olivia: What? Dru: Liv, the D.N.A. test results could be in that pile of get well cards. What were you thinking? [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Well, this one just says "Mamie." Lily: Oh, that's my Aunt Mamie. My mom's aunt. She and my dad are really close. Daniel: Feel like taking a break? Lily: Sure. I'll get more sodas. [NEXT_ON] Nikki: Bobby, I have to ask you, are you not happy to see me? Dru: Every minute we're here, we risk the chance of Lily finding the paternity test results. Lily: I wonder what this is.