Victor persuades Jack to go to Jill and Ji Min and have Jabot and NVP join forces again. Jack meets with them. Jill is against the idea but Jack dismisses her concerns. When he is alone with Ji Min, Jack tells him to make this happen. Kevin and Gloria are watching the meetings on Kevin's computer. They record the conversation with Jack and Ji Min. Michael says that he can't be involved with the video, but they could release it anonymously on the internet. Michael meets with Katherine, Jill, Cane and Amber after a disastrous interview with Amber comes out in the paper. He tells them to not talk to the press and wants to know all their secrets so he can be prepared to spin them. Amber confesses about her life in LA and begs Michael not to tell. He warns her that the press is relentless and the truth will come out. It would be better if Cane heard about her past from her. Amber goes to see Daniel so she can delete her online profile before anyone in the press happens to see it. Daniel, Devon and Lily prepare for the memorial service. Olivia arrives and confronts Neil after she sees that he has begun drinking again. He claims it is no big deal.
Victor: Jack. How is Sharon? Jack: Not well. She blames herself. Dru fell helping Sharon. Victor: I'm sorry to hear that. Is she coming to the memorial service? Jack: Oh, she wouldn't miss a chance to pray for Dru. I'm sorry I'm not my normal scintillating self. Victor: I certainly nothing focuses the mind like the loss of a friend. Jack: Boy, isn't that the truth? It sure has me thinking. You know, Victor, Nikki may be my opponent in this race, but I respect her. And even if she's losing the race, I'm not gonna drag her through the mud. Victor: Mm-hmm. Yep. You know, I've been doing some musing and I think this might be a good time to mend some fences. It would benefit you and your candidacy. Jack: What'd you have in mind? Victor: I'm talking of the rift between N.V.P. and your dad's company. Jack: Ji Min Kim's company right now. Victor: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Jabot was named after your father. His name and your name will be forever associated with that company. Jack: Okay, point taken. Victor: So why don't you call Ji Min and talk to him? Jack: Victor, if I respected him like I respect, say, Nikki-- Victor: Jack, please listen to me. If losing Dru teaches us anything, it's that the opportunity to mend fences can suddenly be taken away from us. If I were you, I'd call Ji Min right now and ask him to rethink the N.V.P. tie-in. Jack: Oh, Victor, you are a bigger man than I am. What you're asking is impossible. Victor: No, no, no, no. I've come to expect the impossible from you. [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: I feel awful for Lily and Devon. You know what? Maybe we should bring flowers over to the service. Hmm? What kind of flowers do you think we should bring? Cane: (Sighs) I don't believe this. Amber: Don't tell me-- sports section, right? Wallabees lose again, hmm? (Chuckles) Cane: "'Cane has been looking for his mother his whole life, and I had no idea he was a gazillionaire!' Said Amber Ashby, bride of the newly crowned heir to the Chancellor fortune." Amber: Let me see this. Oh! Cane: When did you give an interview? Amber: Well--well, it was-- it was after that--that thing where Jill was talking about you on the internet. I just--I wanted to help. Cane: "'If Jill Abbott and Kay Chancellor had looked as hard as he had looked,' says Amber, 'they would've found each other a long time ago.'" Amber: Oh, that was totally off the record! Cane: Well, it's on the record now, isn't it? Amber: "Cane's birth name is Phillip. Jill Abbott buried another son by the name of Phillip 18 years ago. Theories abound about how to reconcile the ghost of Phillip past with the present Phillip.'" Oh, my God. Cane: Please don't call the paper. Amber: No, I am not, okay? I am calling Jill to apologize. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: "One thing is for certain, this is only the opening act. Let the media circus begin." What was Amber thinking? Kay: She wasn't. Jill: (Sighs) Michael: Oh. Ladies, I was hoping to hand deliver the news to you... (Cell phone ringing) Michael: But I can see you've already delved into that odious piece of garbage. Jill: Hello? Amber. You have a lot of explaining to do. Start. Michael: Michael Baldwin. No, uh, you can explain it to me in person. Is Cane with you? Good. I need you at the Jabot boardroom in about 30 minutes for damage control. Yes. The media jackals are salivating, and we have to decide what or who to feed them. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: And can you make sure that a lot of the flowers are pink and yellow? Yes, and, uh, long stems, please. Yes, over at Indigo. You have the address? Thank you. Devon: Pink and yellow were, uh, Dru's favorite colors. Daniel: And I'm getting long stems. Supposed to be the best, right? Devon: Yeah. Daniel: So you made, uh, the chicken gumbo, huh? Devon: Yes, I did. It's, uh, Aunt Mamie's recipe. Daniel: (Chuckles) Devon: Dru loved it. Daniel: Hey, Lily. Where have you been? Lily: Hey. Um, I brought Dad breakfast and a list of stuff that we have to do for the service, and he wasn't home. His bed wasn't slept in and his car isn't in the garage. Devon: Well, that's not good. Daniel: You tried calling him, right? Lily: Yeah, I called him like four times. It went straight to his voice mail. I'm positive that he did not go home last night. Devon: Do you think that he's at the cliffs? Lily: If he never went home. Devon: All right, all right. Well, let's, uh, just stay calm and let's go find him. Lily: Okay. Well, I'm going with you. Daniel: Whoa, whoa, no. You stay here. I'll go. Lily: No, Daniel. I can handle this. Devon: Lily, just let him go. Okay? Lily: Okay. Whatever. Uh, you check the coffeehouse, I'll go to Indigo, and if you see his car-- Daniel: I will call you and Devon immediately. Lily: Okay. Devon: After you call the police. All right. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: Oh. Neil: Aah. Neil: (Coughs) Olivia: Hello, Neil. Neil: Olivia? What... Neil: When did you get in? Olivia: (Sighs) this morning. Neil: I didn't... I didn't call you, though. Olivia: No, Honey. Lily did. I mean, she couldn't get many of the words out. Her husband... Neil: Yeah, yeah, her husband Daniel. Olivia: He said that my sister... is she-- Neil: So... where are you staying? Olivia: At the athletic club. I flew in from Mali, Africa. I'm actually working there now-- Doctors Without Borders. Neil: Oh, Olivia, that's so--good for you. Olivia: I don't understand, Neil. I don't understand. He said there was an accident. Neil: Yeah, there was-- there was an accident. Um... it was at the photo shoot. Olivia: Dru was the model? Neil: Sharon. Olivia: Newman? Neil: She's the, uh, N.V.P. spokesperson. (Sighs) Olivia: So... Neil: So-- Olivia: Both of them, they-- Neil: Hey--listen, I don't know all the details. Okay? I just know that Sharon is fine, and that somewhere out there... my wife is... she's gonna be okay. They're gonna find her, you know? Olivia: I'm so sorry, Neil. Olivia: Lily says that there's gonna be a memorial service. Neil: It's a prayer service. Olivia: You know, I don't know if I ever told you, but I think it's amazing what you did when you stopped drinking. I mean, how long have you been sober now, five years? Neil: Uh... you still like your coffee black, don't you? Drucilla, she uses way too much sugar in her coffee. You know, I always have to refill the canisters. In fact, I... I think I gotta refill it right now. You want a cup, don't you? [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: I'm sorry to have to do this today, but we really didn't have much of a choice, now did we? I'll try to make sure that you're out for Drucilla's services. Jill: You're not coming? Michael: (Sighs) I have a pretrial motion that a heartless judge would not consider postponing for something as trivial as the death of a friend. I've already spoken to Lily. Amber: Uh, before we start, I just want to say how sorry I am. Jill: Unfortunately that doesn't change anything. Cane: Amber told the reporter she was talking strictly off the record. Michael: I suspect it was inevitable once the video hit the internet. The only problem now is everybody wants a piece of the story. I'm surprised the court order exhuming Phillip's body hasn't made every blog on the web. The next time a reporter asks you a question, what are you gonna say? Amber: That I love Cane very mu-- Michael: Incorrect. Sweet, but incorrect. You're going to say the magic words --no comment. Understood? Amber: No comment. Michael: Correct. Now... aside from the personal fallout, there are some very serious implications for Jabot. The markets tend not to like it when the corporate C.E.O. is in the center of the scandale du jour. Kay: You're not suggesting that Jill resign? Michael: No, I'm not suggesting that Jill resign. But without a doubt, scurrilous charges are about to be made. With the proper preparation, I can head them off. Cane: What can we do to help? Michael: Take some time to make some notes. Amber: About? Michael: About anything and everything you never, ever want to see in print. Jill: Aren't you going a bit overboard. [SCENE_BREAK] [Kevin and Gloria are watching on Kevin�s computer what�s going on in the boardroom] Kevin: Mom, we shouldn't. Gloria: Unh-unh. I wanna hear Jill's list. Kevin: You know Michael would not want us doing this. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: You want, uh... everything? Michael: Yeah. Illegal, immoral or fattening-- everything. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Kevin, Kevin! You turn that back on right now. Kevin: No. Gloria: Now, Kevin, don't get me wrong. I like Jill. But right now we're running a marathon, and the prize at the finish line is William Bardwell. Kevin: Well, unless he's turned himself into a homunculus, he's not gonna fit on the trophy. Gloria: You know exactly what I mean. Kevin: Why don't you let Bardwell decide for himself who he wants? Gloria: Well, of course I will. I just want to help him choose by letting him see some of my finer attributes. Kevin: Well, now you're making me uncomfortable. Gloria: (Laughs) come on. Come on. Kevin: Don't. Don't give me that... (sighs) oh. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: I'll call you back into the room one by one. Kay: I do not want to be late for the service. Michael: All right, fine, Katherine, we'll start with you. Enough. Thank you. Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Unh-unh. Start with Jill. Kevin: Mom, come on. Gloria: Tsk, tsk, tsk, come on. If we can't watch Jack commit a truckload of sins, let's be entertained by the next best thing, huh? [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Ji Min, its Jack Abbott. Ji Min: Jack. How's Sharon? Jack: Uh, not well, but thank you for asking. I assume you'll be at Dru's service. Ji Min: Is--is that why you're calling? Jack: No, actually, I called to see if you read the article in the "Chronicle" this morning. Ji Min: The article about Jill? I'm reading it now. Jack: Yeah. Terrible stuff. I feel for her. Ji Min: How magnanimous of you. Jack: Well, when you become a candidate, believe me, your perspective on the press changes. Ji Min: Jack, uh, forgive me if I'm brusque, but does this call have a purpose? Jack: I was hoping the two of us could get together and chat. Ji Min: (Chuckles) about the evils of the fourth estate? Jack: Actually about how the timing is right for Jabot and N.V.P. to join forces again. Victor floated this idea to me. In fact, he's, uh, sitting with me here as we speak. Ji Min: You're making this call to appease Victor? Jack: Exactly. And this terrible accident has me thinking. You know, this, uh, this tie-in-- cutting the tie-in-- it was not good for either of our companies. Ji Min: Jack, Jabot is doing quite well right now, despite your best efforts, and I think a lot of the credit has to go to Jill. So, uh, it might be in the best interest of the company to keep the status quo for now. Jack: It's still worth discussing. Say in the Jabot boardroom in about an hour? Ji Min: Fine. I'll bring Jill. We'll see you, Jack. Jack: Well, he has agreed to at least discuss it with me. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: It's amazing how cooperative people will be... if you reach out to them. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: What time is the service? Neil: Um, I can't recall. Olivia: When did you start drinking, Neil? Neil: It doesn't count unless you feel it. (Groans) Olivia: You know that's not true. Neil: Okay, listen, I am not drunk, not even a little bit, not even the tiniest. I-I-I am maintaining. Olivia: Do the kids know? Neil: They, uh, they don't need to know. They have enough on their minds. Olivia: Isn't there someone that you could talk to? Don't you have an A.A. sponsor? Neil: I don't need to talk to anyone. I just need Dru to come back home. Lily: Dad! Neil: Hey. Lily: Hey. I have been looking everywhere for you. Neil: (Clears throat) yeah. I'm sorry. I didn't, uh, I didn't mean to worry you. Lily: Oh, okay. So, uh, why didn't you go home last night? Neil: Um, because, you know, I fell asleep here. Lily: Okay. Well, I have to call Daniel and Devon and let them know that you're here, because I have called you a million times. Neil: My cell phone was off? Olivia: Lily. Oh, my God. Look at you. Lily: Wh... hi, Aunt Liv. Olivia: I'm so sorry. Neil: Oh, I forgot to charge it. Um, I better call the hospital. Maybe they brought in Dru overnight. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: There's nothing else in there that you don't already know. Michael: (Chuckles) mm. Let's just consider it a refresher course. Bad, bad... worse... worstest. Kay: (Chuckles) well, from your reaction, I, uh, am not exactly filled with confidence, Michael. Michael: Oh, I-- I'm confident. I mean, it did take you 30 years to recall stealing Jill's baby. Kay: I fell victim to... a demon, and the demon was alcohol, and the demon did what demons do. Michael: My question is, what else might that demon have made you forget? That's what I'm not confident about. Kay: There isn't anything else. Michael: I hope you're sure about that. Jill: Of course I'm sure. This is Katherine's fault. And when the press realizes the truth, they won't have to go after me or Cane. Michael: I believe "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone" applies to she also. Jill: Not where Katherine is concerned. Michael: (Bangs on table) Bardwell had a chance to prosecute your mother for taking your baby. He didn't. Jill: Well, he should. Michael: And what if he did? Do you think that the press still wouldn't hound you? (Bangs on table) let's start with... you had an affair with Katherine's husband-- Jill: That is not fair. Michael: No, it's not fair. They don't play fair. Whatever they do to you, they're going to do to Cane. Are you prepared for that? Cane: As prepared as I can be. I'm pretty much a straightforward bloke, you know? In my younger days, I was a little bit of a larrikin. You know, a hell- raiser. Michael: But your scandal sheet is blank. Cane: Unfortunately my record's not. Michael: Oh, as in arrest? Cane: Yeah. So I, uh... thought I'd come and explain it to you instead of having to write it down. Michael: (Chuckles) uh... Cane: It was a lark, really, you know? Uh, there's not that much to do in the outback in the middle of summer, so, you know, a bunch of mates and myself went down to the Alice Springs Country Club with a slab of coldies. Michael: Uh, uh, just so we're on the same page, that's beer? Cane: Yeah, it's four six-packs. Anyway, we--we get plastered, and, uh, we, uh, play a round of golf in the moonlight. Michael: Let me hazard a guess and, uh, say that, uh, you had no clothes on? Cane: Nothing. Michael: Mm. Cane: So we find this really nice water hazard on the 17th, which led to a cannonball competition, which I won. But the cops turn up, bust us, lock us up. Michael: And, uh, that's your only misdeed? Cane: Well... I overstayed my visa, and I used fake papers to get my job at Indigo. Michael: Moot, moot, moot. DNA. Proves that you are the American son of American parents born in America. You can start learning the declaration of independence and singing Tthe star-spangled banner." Your transgressions are nominal. Cane: Great. Michael: Now let's see. Are there any real horrors for the press to uncover? Amber: Uh, I haven't exactly been the model of maturity. Michael: Mm. You gave a kidney to help save someone's life. Amber: One good thing. Big deal. Michael: Well, I think it's a very big thing. Highly commendable. Uh... there was a child? Amber: I used to live in L.A. Michael: Yeah, yeah, I-- where you met my wife. I know that much. Amber: Yeah, um... when I was out there... I was married. And then, um... and there was this other guy. (Sighs) and I got pregnant. Michael: Well... that's not a sin, Amber. It happens. Amber: Um, I loved my baby, but, um, I lost him when he was born. Michael: I'm sorry. Amber: My cousin... she had a baby on the same day. And she didn't want him, so I took him and-- and I raised him as my own. Eric. But he got taken away from me. You know, I heard someone say once that when you do something really stupid over and over again, it's, um, it's a sign of insanity. (Chuckles) it's a good thing I've changed, 'cause I have totally different priorities now. Michael: Such as? Kay: Oh, Michael, I have lived most of my life. I would like you to focus on the protection of Cane and of Jill. Michael: No. I still haven't changed my mind about protecting you. Kay: But if you focus all the attention on me, then--then they'll leave everything else alone. Michael: Not true. As your lawyer and friend, I counsel against it. Jill: Michael, you're not gonna change my mind. Katherine is the one who should be taking the fall for this. Michael: If you have issues with your mother, you need to solve them-- Jill: Issues? She stole my child. It's not an issue. It's a felony. Michael: Let's call it both, see a family therapist. Don't play this out in front of the media. Cane: Yeah, but I suppose it's a matter of public record if anybody bothers to look. Oh... Amber doesn't know anything about this, so... Michael: Uh, whether or not you tell your spouse is up to you. Amber: I can't tell Cane about this. Michael: He's going to find out sooner or later. Amber: Okay, from who? From some stupid reporter? Michael: Well, that's how the scandal magazines rate their place on the food chain. Amber: Don't-- don't you think that they will be more focused on Jill and Kay and Cane? I mean... how come--how come Cane has to know about Eric? Michael: You run the risk of him finding out, and it is better for him to know sooner than later. Amber: He will hate me. He'll hate me and he'll leave me. I would leave me. Please... just... (Sighs) promise me you won't tell Cane. [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: Hello? Daniel: Hi. Amber: Hi. Um, it was unlocked, so, uh... Daniel: I'm kinda busy right now. What's up? Amber: I know. Um, I'm so sorry to just show up like this. Daniel: It's okay. Amber: I wanted to tell you how sorry I am about Dru. Daniel: Thank you. Amber: I realize this is unbelievably selfish of me, but I have to ask you a huge favor. Did you see the paper this morning? Daniel: No. I been kinda distracted. Amber: Of course. Um... look, I-I would never ask except, uh... okay, the short version of the story is, there was an article in the paper about Cane being Jill's son. And they're gonna dig up all this dirt on us, and I was just hoping to undo some of it. Daniel: Preemptive strike. Amber: Exactly. Starting with the internet page. Daniel: Oh. You want to get rid of your strangersbynight profile. Amber: Yeah, so Cane doesn't see it. Um, I was wondering if... Daniel: You want to do it now? Amber: Could I? You would just be saving my life. Oh, thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Dad, maybe you should, um, you know, go home and--and shower. Olivia: You could shave, change your clothes. You'd feel so much better. Neil: What are you-- what are you two doing? Why are you doing this? You--we both know that's not gonna help. (Cell phone rings) Lily: Oh, hold on. Hello. Colleen, hi. Olivia: I am not gonna leave you here alone in a bar full of liquor. Neil: Livie, would you listen to me? I am fine. Olivia: Neil. Neil: What? Lily: Bye. Neil: Just leave it be. Lily: Dad, um, aunt Liv is gonna get your clothes, and I'll stay here with you, okay? Neil: This is twisted. You know what? I should be the one who's helping you, not the other way around. Olivia, will you please, please take Lily away from here? Just spend some time with her. Lily: No, Dad. I am not leaving you alone. Olivia: I don't think you should be left alone. Neil: What are you talk-- come on. Girls, I'm fine. Lily: Dad, you need your family right now. Victor: Hey. Neil: Hey, Victor. Victor: Olivia, my goodness. How are you? Olivia: Good. Good to see you. Victor: Nice to see you. Where have you been? Olivia: I've been in Africa working with Doctors Without Borders. Victor: My God, how interesting. Olivia: Thanks. Victor: How interesting. I just came to lend our man some support here. Neil: Thanks, Victor. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Not very long ago, after a Jack Abbott temper tantrum worthy of Bobby Knight, you ended the tie-in. Ji Min: Now you want to bring it back. Jill: Not very logical. Jack: Your unparalleled powers of analysis, Jill, haven't waned over the years. Jill: Nor has your forked tongue, Jack. Ji Min: All right. Now what's the compelling reason to rock the boat? Jack: Wait a minute. You were the one that was screaming, "Man overboard," when I cut the tie-in to begin with. Ji Min: Yes. Well, we've moved on since then. Now I know we have a lot of hard work to do, but with Jill in charge, I don't think I have anything to worry about. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Ha! Ooh, and Mr. Kim stands up to Jack. You know, I will never get tired of people putting that man in his place. Gloria: And a man with that kind of backbone is perfect for Jill. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: I appreciate the fact that you've invited Jill to this meeting. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Yeah, I bet. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: But I would like a moment alone with you, please. Jill: Oh, why, Jack? We all know what you're up to. Vote for Jack Abbott-- he's a unifier, not a divider. You think if you get Jabot and N.V.P. to kiss and make up, everybody's just gonna love you, and the votes are gonna come pouring in. Jack: Jill, the owner of N.V.P. would like to meet with the owner of house of Kim without any employees around. Consider that an invitation to leave. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Eh, what a yawn. Gloria: No, no, no. This is what we've been looking for. Jack and Ji Min in the same room. This is it. Kevin: Mom, these two guys hate each other, the end. Gloria: And I say maybe not. Kevin: I need a coffee break. You? Gloria: No, no, no, no, no. I don't want to miss a second of this. Okay, go, Jack. Let's see what you got. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: I-I thank you. Thank you for being here. Victor: Neil, I wouldn't be anywhere else. All right? I'm here to support you. Neil: Yeah. You know, if I were in an accident and no one could find me, Drucilla would never, never stop looking for me. Victor: Mm-hmm. Neil: This prayer service, it just--I don't know, I... I--it just feels like maybe I've given up. Victor: Why would you say that? Devon and Lily may not feel that way. They may need this. Neil: Yeah, you're right. Victor: You know? Neil: I guess I need to do it for the kids. Victor: That doesn't mean you have lost faith. It means the very opposite. It simply means you haven't given up. Neil: (Mouths word) Lily: (Chuckles) Mom loved this picture. Olivia: That's the photo that Blade took. He's the one who discovered her. Lily: Oh, yeah? Olivia: Yeah. That's a great shot. Lily: It is. Olivia: Yeah. Lily: It's beautiful. Devon: Aunt Olivia. Olivia: (Gasps) hi. How are you? Devon: I'm so glad you're here. Olivia: (Laughs) me, too. Me, too. Devon: Is Dad still at the club? Lily: Yeah. He's with Victor. Devon: All right. Oh, look at that one. Lily: (Chuckles) Devon: Mom and Dad gave me all that money to go buy gifts for you guys on Christmas. Remember that? Lily: Yeah. And you baked cookies instead. Olivia: (Laughs) Devon: Hey. Hey, those were my grandmother's 7-layer bar cookies. Olivia: Mm-hmm. Devon: My mom loved 'em. Lily: Um, so what do we have to do today? I know Colleen is gonna pick up the extra table linen, and then, um, Daniel wanted us to help him take the food to the car, so... Devon: Sounds good. Lily: Okay. So we have photos, flowers, condolence book. Um, is anyone else gonna speak at the thing? Or, I mean, should we just speak? Or should we ask anyone if they-- Olivia: Lily, Lily. Lily: What? Devon: I'll get it all done. Olivia: Its okay, Honey. You know, there's no right way to do this. Devon: I mean, you can count on us, and Daniel, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: Bye-bye, Sweetambrosia. Hello, save my marriage. And yours. Daniel: Uh, not yet. I've got six more months on my contract. It's policy. Amber: Well, you don't have to visit the site. Daniel: I don't plan on it. Amber: (Sighs) well, what about your flash drive? Daniel: Chucked it. Amber: Good. Bye-bye, bad decisions. Daniel: From here on out. Amber: Mm. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: And for best performance in the role of Jack Abbott's disgruntled associate, the award goes to-- Ji Min: All right, I wasn't acting. Cutting the tie-in proved to be a good thing. Jabot was forced to explore markets it never would've before. Jack: I appreciate that and I understand it. And believe me, if it weren't for Victor, I wouldn't-- Ji Min: You wouldn't be asking me to reinstate the tie-in. Noble. Jack: I'm not asking anything. I'm telling you, very soon, Jabot and N.V.P. will announce to the world that for the benefit of both endeavors-- Ji Min: And the good of the "Abbott for Senate" campaign... Jack: The alliance between the two companies will be reestablished and stronger than ever. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Jack just gave Ji Min an order. Kevin: Mom, Jack gives everybody orders. This isn't news. Gloria: No, no, Honey. This is proof that those two are working together. [SCENE_BREAK] Ji Min: Jill's still dead set against the tie-in. Jack: Why would I care? Besides, Jill's gonna be too caught up in her family scandal to interfere. It might even force her to resign. Ji Min: Look, I don't want to lose her over this. Jack: I'm concerned you're losing your mind. You work for� [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Wait a minute. What happened? What happened? Jack just said, "You work for"... Kevin: We lost the signal. Gloria: Get it back. Get it back. [SCENE_BREAK] Ji Min: Understood, Jack. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Understood? What is understood? [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: I'll see you at the memorial service. I'm glad we had this little chat to get everything straightened out. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Straighten what out? Did you get that recorded? Kevin: Yeah, yeah, but I think we missed the good part. Gloria: I think we've got plenty. This is proof. Those two are in cahoots, and don't you ever doubt your mother again. Kevin: Mea culpa. Gloria: It's all right, Honey. Let's call your brother. We hit the jackpot. Kevin: Mm-hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: Oh. I see you finally got my many messages to meet me here. Amber: I'm sorry. I know I should've called, but I've just been a bit frazzled all day. So... how did Michael torture you, hmm? What'd he get? 'Cause I still see you're sweating. Cane: Amber... I have a record. And it's not the singing type. Um... in my wild, wooly days, I got charged with drunk and disorderly. A bunch of mates and I went down to the local country club. We got plastered and turned the water hazard on the 17th into a swimming pool. Amber: I am shocked. Shocked! Cane: (Chuckles) Amber: (Laughs) too bad I missed out on all the fun. Hmm. Cane: So what's got you all flustered? [Amber remembering] Amber: Oh, hello. I didn't know you were coming. No, stay. I like the company. Hmm. Amber: (Chuckles) you like? [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: It's just the, um, idea of it all, you know? Cane: Really? I would've thought you were an angel. Daniel: Well, I know what we're gonna be eating for the next two months. Devon: Well, you know Dru and good food-- too much is not enough. Lily: Hey, Devon, can you grab these photos right here? Devon: Yeah. Daniel: Hey, uh, can we take your car, too? 'Cause you got a bigger trunk. Devon: Sure. We can load it up. Lily: Got that? Devon: Um... Daniel: No. You got it? Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Stealing my baby-- the 30-year-old gift that just keeps on giving. Kay: Enough. Enough, enough, Jill. Now we need a plan. Jill: Ah! Spoken like a person who has screwed up royally. Kay: Michael will handle the press, and that will be a help. Jill: Yeah, until somebody produces that ring you gave Violet along with my son. Kay: That's unlikely. I'm sure Cane's uncle sold it, pawned it long ago. Jill: Ah, but you can't be sure, can you? And if somebody comes up with that ring, they can trace it right back to Violet Montgomery, and then... not even Michael will be able to save you. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Tell your brother what a good job he did with Katherine's family. Michael: You were listening. Kevin: Yep. Gloria: Yes. And we also saw the Jack and Ji Min show. Michael: Tell me what you heard. Kevin: Enjoy. Ji Min is a puppet, and Jack is pulling the strings. Michael: How? Kevin: We don't know. Gloria: Not yet. But let's watch that thing with a bottle of bubbly, because Gloria Abbott feels like celebrating. Michael: I can't be tied to this. And it's inadmissible in a court of law. But it might be interesting to play in the court of public opinion. In fact, it might be exactly what we need to ruin our beloved candidate Jack Abbott's career. Gloria: (Whispers) yes. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Well, that's great news, Jack. Yes. So you had that talk with Ji Min. I'm glad you're mending fences. Well, that's gonna be good for business, you know? Right. I'm already at Indigo. I'll see you soon. Olivia: Here. You're gonna need this. Neil? Neil: Hmm? Olivia: Here. Neil: Thanks. Olivia: I just heard from the kids. They're on their way. Can I get you anything? Neil: No. No, thanks. Olivia: Okay. I'm gonna see if everything's okay in the kitchen. Neil: Okay. Victor: I guess in some ways, it must be tough having Olivia here, isn't it? Neil: (Sighs) Victor... I just can't... Victor: Uh-huh. I'm sure Olivia understands. Neil: (Exhales deeply) you know, when the kids show up, I need to be there to comfort them. Uh, they need to know how much I loved their mother. Victor: Well, then you will tell them. And you will tell them for the rest of their lives. Neil: I don't know what to say to them... to help 'em get through this. I don't... I can't make sense of it myself. Victor: Mm. Neil: You know, it's funny... people would look at Dru and say, "Man, that chick, she's way out there. She is all over the place." Victor: (Chuckles) Neil: And me, they'd look at me and say, "Now that guy, he is the strong, steady one." Victor: Mm-hmm. Neil: The truth is, I was strong because of her. Victor: Mm-hmm. Well, then that is something you must tell your children as well. Olivia: Victor. Victor: Yes, Olivia. Olivia: Could you help me carry some things to the bar? Victor: Sure. Excuse me. [NEXT_ON] Phyllis: And if I could change anything, you know-- Daniel: It's not your fault. Neil: No more drinking. I promise. Kay: Perhaps there's hope for us yet. Jill: Don't put words in my mouth. Nikki: I want that senate seat! Victor: Why?! Nikki: I will do anything I have to to get it.