Nick wants to hear his daughter's killer say that he is sorry. Victor will deal with the funeral arrangements. Jack is warned to make sure that he has his manners when he shows up for a wedding. Jill apologizes and using good management to get results. Kevin gets agitated when he gets the brush off and is categorized as a friend. Bobbie lifts the mood of a friend with a horse ride. Sharon appeals to her husband to help the family get through their tragedy. Phyllis sees through lies about the whereabouts of her son. Gitta sets about finding the answer to her problem. John gets irritated when he hears the voice of a family member that he doesn't like.
Lily: Mr. Newman. Nick: Lily. Lily: Uh, my dad told me about what happened to Cassie, and I'm so sorry. I'm really gonna miss her. Nick: So does he know? Lily: Who? Nick: Daniel. Does your little friend know that he killed my daughter? Does he? Lily: Um, but, sir, I swear to you, his heart is breaking. Nick: You think he'd tell me that to my face? [SCENE_BREAK] (Door opens) Lily: Daniel, Daniel! Daniel: Lily, Lily, no! Lily: Daniel, no! Daniel: Lily, no! Lily: No, Daniel, Daniel! [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Okay, the flowers are taken care of. Victor: Sweetheart, they can handle those things at the chapel. Nikki: No, I want to do it. I need to do it. It's the only thing that's left that I can do to help her. I was a lousy Grandmother. Victor: Don't say that. Don't say that. Nikki: It's true. It's not like we spent time together baking cookies or all those fun things. Victor: Sweetheart, you know that she loved you. Nikki: I do know that. Victor: Okay. Nikki: It's just important to me to do this right now for her. I know it's too little, too late. Victor: You know that she loved you. I'll go to the chapel and handle things, all right? Nikki: Thank you. Victor: We have plenty of time to grieve. Okay? Nikki: That's true. The rest of our lives. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Hey, Mac. Mac: Hey. Kevin: Long time no see, huh? Mac: Hi. I'm sorry if I kept you waiting. I had some things I had to do. Kevin: That's okay. I just got here myself. How have you been? Mac: Great. Kevin: Except for that ache in your heart because you missed me? Mac: (Laughs) right, yeah, except for that. Kevin: Yeah, I'm glad I can still make you laugh. Hey, um, you want to, like, catch a movie or something? Mac: Um, you know what? Before you say anything else, there's something I really need to tell you. Kevin: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Gitta: I'm not taking anyone's job. I understand it's the law, but the law is punishing me because I'm taking care of people. Okay, I will. Good-bye. John: Was that the immigration attorney? Gitta: Yes. John: I take it the news was not good. Gitta: It wasn't. My time is running out here. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: Hey, Jack. Jack: Hey! Where are your future mother-in-law and husband? Lauren: Ah, well, I chased Michael off to work, and Gloria had somewhere to be. Jack: Well, good. I finally have a chance to ask you, what in God's green earth are you thinking? Lauren: Excuse me? Jack: You're marrying into the Baldwin clan, a family of crooks, scalawags and opportunists if ever I saw one? Lauren: Oh, are you seriously being this rude to me? Jack: I'm just telling it like it is. Lauren: Well, you know what, honey? Go tell it to someone else, because Michael and I are ecstatically happy and quite frankly, I like Gloria. She's refreshingly direct. Jack: Yeah, direct into my old man's wallet. Lauren: Jack! Jack: I don't want to fight. Uh, have a nice workout. Lauren: You know, you and I go way back, and I expect you to be at the wedding. But do me a favor. Bring your good manners as a date, if you still have any. [SCENE_BREAK] Bobby: Hey, Mr. Abbott. Jack: Hey. Bobby: Listen, you know the Newman family, right? Jack: Oh, yeah, intimately. Bobby: Oh. So you heard about Cassie, huh? Jack: No. Bobby: She died. Jack: Oh, God, no. Phyllis: Yeah, it's true, Jack. Jack: Oh, my... oh, my God. Bobby: Listen, Johnny, do me a favor. You take care of these. I'm gonna get out early. Johnny: Yeah, Bob, go ahead. It's a light crowd. Bobby: Okay, I'll owe you one. Listen, I'm sorry I had to be the one to tell you. Jack: She was recovering. She... Phyllis: Listen, I'm gonna tell you everything I know on our way to the coffeehouse. Jack: No, I gotta go by the office. I... I can't believe this! Phyllis: Jack, I-I... listen, I need you to come with me. Jack: Why? What is so important? Phyllis: (Whispering) Daniel's gone. He's missing. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: Are you kidding me? Jill: Oh, good, you're here. Ashley: You're still here? Jill: No, I want to talk to you. Ashley: Well, I don't want to talk to you. I am through listening to your criticisms and your directives from high. In fact, I told Jack that I can't work with you. So you two figure it out, or I'm out of here. Jill: All right, fine, but just let me-- Ashley: You know what? Life is too short, Jill. It's too short to be putting up with the grief I have to put up with somebody who used to work for me. Jill: Stop it! Could you just listen for one second? Ashley: There you go again. Jill: Yes, 'cause I'm trying to talk to you, and you won't let me get a word in edgewise. Ashley: What could you say that I would possibly want to listen to? Jill: That you were right, okay? You're right. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Mr. Newman, Daniel is terrified of you. He wouldn't dare talk to you face-to-face. Nick: That's what I thought. Lily: No, but please don't think that he doesn't care. Nick: Lily, what the hell difference does it make if he cares? Did he care the day he got in that car drunk with my little girl? Because that is when he should have cared. Now it doesn't matter. It's too late. Lily: I know. I know, and I wish that there was something I could do. Nick: There isn't anything anyone can do. Nick: But you can tell your little boyfriend that I'm gonna make sure he spends the rest of his life in jail. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: When I came in here before, I was way too heavy-handed. (Timer beeps) Jill: Look, I understand about you accepting Damon's resignation. You were right. I mean, what else could you do? I would have done the same thing. So, please, accept my apology. Ashley: What's the catch? Jill: There is no catch, Ashley. I just realized that I've started off on the wrong foot with you. I shouldn't be fighting you or bossing you around. I mean, you're the key to new products. I should be working with you, and I'd like to start right away. Ashley: You're honestly gonna take my recommendations? Jill: Well, we're gonna compromise, but it's for the good of the company. You think you can do that? I'm not the enemy. Ashley: Well, I hope not. [SCENE_BREAK] Mac: Kevin... for the first time, I think there's a chance something might actually happen with J.T. Kevin: Swell. So, uh, what? That's it? You're all involved now? Mac: Um, no, we're not involved yet, but we might be. Kevin: Might be? That's it? You know, Mac, this isn't the first time that he's strung you along. Mac: I know, I know, but this time's different. Kevin: Well, you say that, but if you'd give me a chance, you would realize that I am the one for you. Mac: Kevin, please, don't do that cute denial thing. I really need you to get this. Kevin: I get it. I get it, I get it. Um, so what, are you in love with him? Mac: I don't know. Kevin: Is he... is he in love with you? Mac: I don't know. I mean, how am I supposed to know how he feels? Kevin: Well, you know how I feel! Mac: Please don't make this harder than it is. Kevin: Um... Mac: I hope we can still be friends. Kevin: Friends, friends, friends--I love that word. You know what? I just remembered I have somewhere I have to be, so you take care, okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Yes. Yes, a donation to any of the organizations against drunk driving, that would be great. Thank you. Okay, we'll see you there. Thank you. Okay, next phone call. (Doorbell rings) Nikki: It's open! Bobby: Hey. Nikki: Bobby. Bobby: I hope I'm not intruding. Nikki: No, of course not. Bobby: Yeah, I heard what happened. I just wanted to come over and tell you how sorry I was. Nikki: Thank you. Bobby: Is, uh, Victor home? Nikki: No, um, he went to the chapel to make arrangements for the service. I'm just trying to, uh, organize the gathering afterwards, you know? How's Brittany? How's the baby? Bobby: They're both doing fine. Nikki: Good. Bobby: The little guy's kicking all the time now. Nikki: That's great. Bobby: You know, I remember a time when I was feeling pretty down, and a certain friend of mine took me for a horseback ride. Now I never thought that bouncing around on a horse was gonna make me feel better, but it did. Nikki: Bobby, no. Bobby: Look, I know that you have a lot to do right now, but you gotta take care of yourself. What do you say? Let's take a ride. [SCENE_BREAK] (Door opens) Sharon: Nick, where have you been? Nick: The hospital. Sharon: The hospital, why? Nick: I just had to go there. Then I went to the gym. Where's Noah? Sharon: He's upstairs, asleep. He was having nightmares, you know? Nick: Well, that's not surprising, I guess. Sharon: Well, I wish you were here. Nick: I'm here now. Nick: It's just hard, you know, being here in this place. Sharon: I know, I know. It's hard for me, too, but please don't pull away from me. We need to be there for one another right now. Nick: I'm trying. Sharon: God, I just feel so separate from you right now. You seem very distant and cold. Nick: Believe me, I am not cold. I'm so angry inside. Sharon: Nick, I know. We all are, and we're all hurting. And bottling it up inside, that's not gonna help you or Noah or me. Nick: You think I like feeling like this? I feel like I want to kill something or someone. I mean, our little girl's dead, and I let... Sharon: Go ahead, let it out. You're just wound so tight. Let it out. Nick: I can't. I don't think I'll be able to stop. Sharon: It's okay. You're safe. You're here with me. Go ahead. Nick: I'm sorry. I just need some time. I'm a dead man right now. Sharon: Nick, how am I supposed to explain that to Noah? What am I gonna tell our little boy? [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Oh, oh! She has to be here. She just has to. Jack: Tell me again. Why are we looking for Lily Winters? Phyllis: Because if Daniel has told anyone where he is, it would be Lily. Look, there she is. Jack: Oh, great. Phyllis: Listen, young lady, you talk to me right now. You talk to me right now! Lily: Uh, hi. Jack: Lily, do you have any idea where Daniel is? Lily: He's not with Christine? Phyllis: No, no, no, no, don't play dumb. Don't you lie to me? Jack: Phyllis, go easy. Phyllis: No, no, I'm not gonna go easy! Where is my son? [SCENE_BREAK] John: Well, there must be some way you can stay here. Gitta: Only if I marry an American man. John: Oh, that's a shame, but I guess rules are rules. Gitta: Well, I was hoping I could see your therapy through to the end. John: Well, I am getting there though, aren't I? Gitta: Yes, but-- (doorbell rings) Kevin: Hi, Gitta. Is my mom here? [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Cassie! (Sobbing) how could I do this to you? Daniel: And I can't even remember! Why can't I remember? Why can't I remember? Phyllis: I asked you, where is my son? Lily: Why are you asking me? Phyllis: Don't-- don't play dumb with me, Lily! Jack: Whoa, whoa, whoa, let me handle this, please. Look, Lily, I know you and Daniel are close, right? Lily: Yeah, we're friends. Jack: Well, then you would want to do anything you can to help him? Lily: Of course I would. Jack: Well, he's missing, and Phyllis seems to think you might have some idea where he is. Lily: How could I know where he is? I didn't know that he was gone. Jack: Lily, listen to me. We're only trying to help Daniel. Phyllis: You know about Cassie Newman, don't you? Lily: Yeah, she died. Phyllis: Yeah, yeah, she died, so things are a whole lot worse for my son. Listen, lily, I understand he's afraid. I understand that he wants to run. Maybe I would do the same thing if I was in-- Jack: Wait, wait, wait, understanding is one thing. That doesn't make it right. His running away is only making things worse for him. Lily: I am sorry, but I still can't help you. Jack: There you have it. Sweetheart, I gotta get to work. I have to go. Phyllis: Okay, that's fine. I'll see you later. Jack: I can take you with me. I can drop you by the house. Phyllis: No, it's okay. I'm gonna stay here to see if Daniel contacted anybody else. Jack: I have my cell on. You let me know if anything changes, all right? Phyllis: I will, thank you. Jack: Hang in there. Phyllis: Let me tell you something. You may have fooled Jack, but you didn't fool me. I want you to look me in the eye right now and tell me where my son is. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Bobby, I can't go for a ride. There's just no time. I can't do it. How do you get your mind around something like this? Bobby: I don't have any answers. I wish I did. Nikki: No one does. Bobby: Listen, I'm not much for prayers, but I'll be thinking about you and your whole family. Nikki: Will you come to the service? Bobby: You bet. Like I said, anything I can do. Nikki: I have so many things to do yet. I have all these phone calls. You know, I don't think that I can even say this anymore. I can't. I don't have the strength to do it. Bobby: Come here. Nikki: I can't tell anyone else what happened. There's just so much to do. There's so much to do, and I can't do it. I can't do it. Bobby: Okay. Why don't we just take a walk down to the stables, okay? Nikki: Okay. Cassie's horse is probably lonely. Bobby: Yeah, come on, let's keep that horse company for a little while. Nikki: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Your mother is not home. Kevin: Can I wait for her if I stay out of the way? John: Kevin! Gitta: Oh, Mr. Abbott, he seems harmless. John: Gitta, please don't get involved. This is a great deal more than you understand. Kevin: Never mind. I'll wait for her out here. Gitta: That wasn't like you. John: Well, that kid brings out the worst in me. Look, the reason I came down here in the first place is I'm going to go to the club. Gitta: Oh, I'll get my keys. John: No, no, no, no, I've called a car. I want to make an appearance on my own. Gitta: You really shouldn't worry about what people think. John: Oh, hardly. I'm doing this for myself and as a reward for our great work. Please don't worry. I'll be just fine. I won't be gone long. Gitta: I guess no one needs me anymore. You can go now, Gitta. Leave the country for all we care. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: All right, if we raise the budget for subcontractors to handle the blending and packaging, and we trim shipping costs proportionately by going from air freight to rail, would you be okay with that? Ashley: Well, it does add an average of three days to our delivery time, but we can allow for that, and the money does have to come from somewhere, after all. Jill: Yeah, Chancellor Industries may have deep pockets, but we want to be perceived as a moneymaker, not a charity case. Ashley: Will wonders never cease? We seemed to have actually accomplished something. Jill: Yeah, we'd better watch it. We could turn into a dynamite team if we're not careful. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Sharon, I will be there for our son. You don't have to worry about that. Sharon: And what about for me? Nick: I love you, but I need some time. My heart hurts so bad right now, I can barely breathe. Sharon: Well, that's why you have to let it out, Nick. I mean, you can't keep it all inside. Nick: I wish you could understand... the hatred I feel. Nick: And not just for Daniel Romalotti, for the whole world. What kind of place is it where a 14-year-old girl dies for no reason? Sharon: I don't know. I don't know, but it's the world we have to live in. Nick: I can't stop thinking about all the things Cassie never got to do. She never graduated high school. I never got to walk her down the aisle. Sharon: Look, uh, I know that you have to deal with this in your way, in your own time, but I want to... I want to show you something. I think it might help. Nick: Where are you going? Sharon: You'll see. You stay here. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Mrs. Abbott, we both care about Daniel, okay? Phyllis: No, no, no, no, I'm his mother. You're not even in the same ballpark. Lily: Look, he loves you, and he knows that you love him. And if he went into hiding, I'm sure it's 'cause he doesn't want to go to prison. Phyllis: Listen, listen. Listen to me, listen to me. I told you, I understand. I understand that he's afraid, and he feels the need to run from this. Lily: Look, I am sorry, but I can't help you. Phyllis: Let me tell you something. If he doesn't come home, and I mean now, I'm holding you responsible for the consequences. Lily: The last thing I would ever want is to hurt Daniel, and I'm sure you feel the same way. And that's all I have to say to you right now. Phyllis: Lily, he really needs me now. He needs his mother. He needs me. You tell him to call me. Lily: If I talk to him, I will. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Lauren! Well, if isn't one of my favorite people. Lauren: John, let me help you here. John: Thank you, okay. Well, you know, I understand that congratulations are in order for you. Lauren: Not you, too, John. John: What? Lauren: Don't even think about starting in on me, okay? I have taken about as much grief as I can take from your family today. [SCENE_BREAK] Gitta: Young man? Excuse me, Kevin? [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Hello. Ashley: Hi. Victor: I thought I'd find you here. Ashley: What's wrong? Victor: I guess you haven't heard, have you? Ashley: Heard what? It's not Cassie? Victor: Yeah. Ashley: Oh, no. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: I know Mr. Abbott left, but are you sure you want to do this? If he comes back, you're gonna be in big trouble. Gitta: I'm not worried about that. Can I get you anything? Kevin: No, thanks. I just need to talk to my mom. Kevin: So you like living here? Gitta: Oh, yes. I love it. I wish it'd last forever. Kevin: And Mr. Abbott-- you like him? Gitta: He's a lovely man. The sweetest, most... but, of course, he's married to your mother. Kevin: That's right. He is. Gitta: So what do you do in this town for fun? I haven't gone out much. I've been working ever since I got here. Kevin: Well, there's, uh, there's plenty to do. Gitta: Oh, so you and your wife go out a lot? Kevin: I'm not married. Gitta: Oh, I see. Well, your girlfriend then. Kevin: Uh, yeah, right. I-I don't have a girlfriend right now. I did, but, um, I had to dump her. It wasn't workin' out. Gitta: Oh, that's too bad. Although, a handsome young man like you... well, I bet you won't be unattached much longer. Kevin: Are you a fortune-teller? Gitta: Come on. The girls must be all over you. Kevin: Some of 'em. I'm kind of choosy, though. Gitta: Well, you like brunettes or blondes? Kevin: I don't know. Either. Uh, blondes, I guess. Gitta: Really? Kevin: Everyone says they're more fun. Kevin: It doesn't look like my mom's gonna be home anytime soon, so, um, I have to, uh-- I have a date. I have to--I have to go. Gitta: Oh, it was really nice talking to you, Kevin. And maybe if you are not too busy, you can show me how to have a good time in Genoa City. Kevin: Uh, yeah, yeah, that would, uh--ahem. Yeah, yeah, that'd be cool. That'd be cool. I'll see ya. Gitta: Bye-bye. [SCENE_BREAK] John: I don't know where this is coming from. Did I say something to upset you? Lauren: No. But Jack certainly did, and I'm sure he speaks for the whole family. John: Lauren. Lauren: Look, don't. Please don't even start. I so value your friendship. I just want you to be happy for me. John: And I value yours, and I'm overjoyed for you. You know, if you love this man and he makes you happy, then I'm happy for you. Lauren: And you really mean that? John: Would I say it if I didn't? Lauren: No. It's not your style. John: Good. Then it's settled, and I expect an invitation to the big event. Lauren: Absolutely. You are top of the list. John: All right. Good. Now I would like you to let me buy you a drink and celebrate. Lauren: That would be nice. Thank you. How's your hip? John: Oh, better. Slowly, but better. [SCENE_BREAK] Noah: Dad. Nick: Hey, buddy. Noah: I was worried about you. Have you been crying? Nick: Yeah, a little. And later I may cry some more, but its okay. Noah: Mommy and I already did. But I told her, Cassie said she'd always be there with us. Nick: Well, your sister was right. We'll never forget her. Noah: Wherever she is, maybe we'll go there one day, too, and see her. Nick: Yeah, maybe. It could happen. We don't know, but it's somethin' to think about. Noah: Mom, can I get a glass of water? Sharon: Yeah, honey. I'll get it for you. Noah: No, I'll go. Sharon: Now how can you tell me the world isn't good? I mean, can you hate a world that has Noah in it? Nick: I gotta go to bed. Nick: Tell Noah I love him and I'll see him in the morning. Noah: Mom? Sharon: Coming, honey. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: How did it happen? She was getting good care, wasn't she? Victor: The best. Apparently the infection had progressed so far that it couldn't be stopped. Ashley: I'm so sorry. Victor: You know, I just came back from the chapel to make arrangements for the memorial service... (Sighs) and the minister asked me some personal things about Cassie that he could mention at the service. I just... that really hit me. Ashley: Well, I know you're... I know you're holding it together for your family and trying to stay strong. Victor: I'm sorry. It's so damn difficult to look at their faces, you know? The pain on Sharon's face and Nicholas' face just... I want to help them, but you can't do anything about it. Ashley: I know you can't show them what you're feeling. But you can show me. You can show me. Victor: That sweet, innocent girl. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Daniel? Hey. You okay? Daniel: Yeah, I'm fine. Lily: Um, well, I can't stay long. I have to get home, but here's your dinner. Daniel: Thanks. Did you, uh, find Malcolm? You said he might be able to help us. Lily: Um, well, I looked at the coffeehouse and at the gym, and... (Sighs) you know, Daniel, I'm not sure that telling anyone is such a good idea. Daniel: Not even your uncle? What made you change your mind? Lily: Well, I ran into your mom, and she thinks I know where you are. But I didn't tell her anything, so don't worry. Daniel: Lily, I don't know if I can handle being cooped up in here. I don't know what's gonna happen. Lily: Daniel, look, you just... you have to hold on, okay? You have to be strong. Daniel: Is everything okay? Lily: Yeah. It's fine. I just, um... I've had a really rough day. But, um, anyway, your mom wants you to call her, so... Daniel: I can't. Not yet, anyway. Lily: Yeah, I know. I just thought I'd tell you. Daniel: Are you sure everything's fine? Lily: Yeah, everything is fine. I'm gonna miss you tonight. And I'll be thinking about you. Daniel: I'll be thinking about you, too. Daniel: You know, you're beautiful. Did you know that? You really are beautiful. [NEXT_ON] Kevin: Hey, Mom. What's up? Gloria: Operation heave-ho Gitta. Victor: Daniel Romalotti will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law if it's the last thing I do. Daniel: Cassie, what were you tryin' to tell me?