Victor returns to work and Jack is there to give him a knick-knack that he can display on his desk. Victor loves it. Jack wants to talk business, but Victor instead would like to talk about calling in his loan. He sees that Jack isn't going to be buying Jabot after all and so he would like his 250 million dollars back. Jack's mouth drops open. The doctor will be telling the Winters later that day if Devon has suffered brain damage or not. Jack tries to change the conversation to the demonic little gift that he got Victor, but Victor wants to talk about his money. "I can't give it back. I used it to invest more in NVP and buy some real estate. Victor finds it funny that Jack didn't mention that to him, or talk to him about the fact that he is dating Sharon. Dru brings in things from home that will make Devon feel better when he wakes. She brings awards and CDs and the family all mill around Devon's bed talking happily, waiting for him to wake up. Gloria and Kevin find an email that John had sent to Jack telling him that he should take care of Gloria and treat her as one of the family. Gloria wants to take the email to the judge but Kevin tells her 'no'. They really can't be sure if that will make a difference to the judge, and they are not supposed to have it anyway. Billy comes to his grandmother to apologize for the way that he talked to her before. He starts leaving, but Katherine tells him to wait. She calls Michael for a talk. She allows Billy to sit in on it after first making him promise not to tell anyone about the discussion. Billy listens in about how there are two deals on the table for the purchase of Jabot, and that The House of Kim will get strong consideration if Raaz Cosmetics doesn't come through. Billy rushes to Jack with the information and Jack immediately gets Abhijit on the phone telling him to up the offer 25 million more. Katherine is surprised when she gets the call from Abhijit Nair, but later agrees to the deal. Kevin and Michael figure it out. They see emails that are sent to EFO are being forwarded TO JACK ABBOTT'S. Jack is behind the deal. Devon comes out of his sedated sleep, but it appears to the family that he can't hear anything. Victor looks irritated at the ugly alien-like gift that Jack has given him as a welcome back to work present. He suddenly tosses it hard and fast over his shoulder, where it falls into a filing cabinet.
Gloria: Honey, I'm so glad you printed out these e-mails. They're so much easier to read than that silly screen. Kevin: That's not why I did it, Mom. Gloria: It's not? Kevin: No. Right now I'm still invisible. Nobody knows that the Newman server's been hacked into, so no one's trying to trace it back to a source. I can lurk and see what Jack's been up to on his NVP account without anyone knowing. Gloria: Yeah, what if they do find out? Kevin: Um, well, then the real administrator would just put up a bunch more firewalls, block my access to the monitoring software. But if that were to happen, I wouldn't want to hack in again. I'd be way too paranoid. So I made the printout. This way, if the day does come where we can't get back in, I could just, um... Kevin: Hey, Mom, you okay? Gloria: Mm-hmm. This e-mail to Jack. It's from John, before he went to prison. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: This was just messengered to you. Kay Thank you. Billy: I kinda blew it yesterday, didn't it? Kay I don't know, did you? Billy: I shouldn't have talked to you the way that I did about how you're handling the Jabot deal. I still don't understand why you're doing what you're doing, but I owe you an apology. Kay Accepted. Just don't be afraid to state your opinion, even though we may have differences. Billy: Don't like a lot of yes men? Kay Anathema. Billy: That's good to know. Kay You know, I'm not surprised you sided with Jack about keeping Jabot in the family. Especially given his considerable powers or persuasion. But you just make sure you weigh both sides. Make your own mind up about things. And don't forget that Jill and I are part of your family, too. Billy: I'll remember that. Kay Just wait -- wait just a minute, just a minute. Billy: What? Kay Michael? Katherine here. I need to see you right away. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: Well, I don't have to ask how you two slept. Hello? Hey! Lily: Hey, Mom. Good morning. Dru: Give me some sugar. All righty then... Lily: What's in that big old bag? Dru: Well, I brought some stuff from home to warm up Devon's room when he wakes up. How about that? Neil: So, Doctor, all these tests to see if he has brain damage -- how soon will we have the results? Dr. Campbell: Well, we'll be taking him in shortly. We should know what we're dealing anyway. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: What's on your mind, Katherine? Billy: Should I go? Kay No, no, Billy, you can remain so long as whatever is said in the room remains in this room. Billy: Sure. Kay Would you close the door, please? I just received this from a Mr. Kim representative of The House of Kim. It seems as though Raaz Cosmetics has a rival bidder. They want to buy Jabot. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: I bring greetings from the Caribbean. Victor: Jack, I heard you were back. Jack: Hey, nice to see you in that chair again. Victor: Yeah, well, my jailers thought I needed a change of scenery, you know? What have you got there? Jack: Something for you from sunny Antigua. Victor: Something for me? I'll be damned. I wonder what this is here. Victor: Ah. Uh... well, interesting. Jack: Interesting's a word. Now the dealer encouraged me that this will bring the owner tranquility. Victor: Touching, you would think of me, Jack. I'll be damned. Jack: Listen, by the way, this resort where we opened the retreat -- amazing place. Victor: Now before we... discuss all these -- nice of you to bring me that. That's... there's something I wanna discuss with you, Jack. Jack: Sure. What's that? Victor: Since you no longer intend on purchasing Jabot, I thought that I would, um... terminate the loan. I wouldn't want $250 million to burn a hole in your pocket, you know? [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: I'm just gonna stay positive. Neil: You have to, you know? Dru: Mm-hmm. Neil: Devon's a fighter. Dru: He's fought for everything in his entire life. It just doesn't seem fair. Now listen, I want everybody to help. Here, here, I got this. I got this one. I want everybody to help me. Pass things around. Neil: Nice, this is my team right there. Lily: Aren't the series coming up? Neil: Yeah. Lily: Too bad they're not in it. Daniel: Yeah, too bad they're not in it. Why don't you guy start rooting for a real team like the Red Sox? Dru: Oh, okay, okay, the Red Sox. How about this, Honey? Remember this? Neil: Yeah, graduation day. Dru: '06, '06. And remember this? Remember these? Honors, Baby! Honors! Lily: I was really proud. Dru: You know, I don't think he'll go anywhere without his CD player. Somebody take that. Daniel: I'll take this. Lily: I'll burn him a bunch of cool mix CDs that he can listen to while he's in here. Dru: I don't think he's listened to this CD right here. Neil: What is it? Dru: Gnarls Barkley. Lily: Oh, Gnarls Barkley! I love them! Daniel: They're going on tour soon. Lily: Maybe we could all go to the concert together? [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: I thought it might look nice here among the family photos. Victor: Put it anywhere you like, Jack. It's a great gift. Now... about the loan... Jack: Victor, we can't terminate the loan. Victor: Why is that? Jack: When Katherine gave me the no-go on buying Jabot, I invested that money in NVP Victor: Ah. Well, I wish you had told me that you were gonna use that money for something other than the purchase of Jabot. Jack: Well, I honestly didn't think you would care one way or the other. Victor: I wish I'd been informed about it. That's all. Jack: Look, I'm very sorry for the misunderstanding. If it's any comfort, it was put to good use. I used most of that money to buy land for NVP Retreats. I figure the more ground we own under these places, the better the long-term profit projections are gonna be. And this is not just any land. These are great spots. No real estate bubbles about to burst. Victor: Mm-hmm. Well, the reasoning is very sound. Jack: Well, good, I'm glad you agree. Victor: Why did you give up so easily on the purchase of Jabot? Jack: Well, what was I gonna do if she wouldn't sell to me? Victor: Ah. Jack: Though you are right. I hated walking away from my father's legacy. Victor: Uh-huh. You understand, of course, that your father wanted you to create your own legacy. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: "Business aside, Son, you know what's uppermost in my mind as I prepare to serve my sentence. Please, for my sake, stop making Gloria feel so unwelcome and so inferior in our home. You have to accept she's part of my life now. She's my wife. I love her. And she's not going anywhere. Gloria has as much right to be in that house as you or Ashley or anyone else. And I want you to respect her and treat her as you would anyone else in our family." Kevin: Wow. Gloria: Thank you, John. Isn't there something we can do about this? Kevin: Like what? Gloria: Show the judge how John really felt. That he loved me and he wanted me to be taken care of. Kevin: It's not gonna work, Mom. Gloria: Why not? Kevin: First off, it was written months before John even went to jail, way before he got sick, way before he ever even thought about writing that second will. Gloria: I know. Kevin: And second, we're not supposed to have it in the first place, remember? Gloria: I know, I know. It's just... Kevin: I know. Look, I know this is really tough for you to deal with. And, uh, hey, how did that, uh, how did that meeting go? Gloria: What meeting? Kevin: The, um, the widows' thing, the support group. Did it help any? [Gloria remembering] Will: I think it's against the rules to start crying before the meeting starts. I'm sorry, bad joke. Gloria: No, it's all right. It's all right. It's just that I know exactly what you're talking about. What you just said about your spirit. That's what I miss more than anything -- John's spirit... his soul. And you just made me realize that my trying to hold onto his company is like... me trying to hold onto him. Like a watch or a favorite bathrobe. And in the end, what does it mean? Those are just things. There's no soul, no spirit. 'Cause that's gone forever. Will: Well... at least it helps to find someone who understands that. Come here. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Thank you. Yeah, it helped. Opened my eyes. Life is full of possibilities. Kevin: That's great, Mom. Just keep moving forward. Gloria: Mm-hmm. Kevin: Keep telling yourself that "it's all good." Because you know what? It is. Kevin: Uh, come in. Will: Oh, sorry, am I interrupting? Gloria: Not at all. Kevin and I were just talking. What brings you around here, Will? Will: Well, I just wanted to say hi while I was in the building. It's Jill's birthday and I'm taking her to lunch. Gloria: Oh. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy's voice: Mom, happy birthday. Hope it's a great one. Glad I'm here to share it this year. Love, Billy. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: There's another way to look at all this sudden interest in Jabot. Kay Michael, I know exactly what you're going to say. Michael: If it's that hot a commodity, maybe you oughta think twice about unloading it. Kay Have you been reading a different set of financials? Michael: The market projections are just guesstimates. Kay Oh, please, Jabot's performance all year has been abysmal. It's even bizarre to me that we have one potential offer, let alone two. Michael: Maybe they're seeing something you're not. Kay: Next steps. Michael: You want me to look into House of Kim? Kay Well, I think we should have a fallback in case our suspicions about Raaz Cosmetics prove correct. Billy: What suspicions? Something that would keep you from selling to them? Kay Billy, I'm not prepared to discuss this with anyone but Michael right now, okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Her name is, um... Alicia or Felicia? Something like that. She claims she's in your music appreciation class. I don't know. Anyway, she's getting on my nerves, Devon, really, she's annoying. She's always like, "where's Devon? He's so cute! He's so fine!" I'm like, "I know he's fine. He's my brother." Anyway, when you get home, you better watch your back 'cause these girls are going through some serious withdrawal. And if they don't get their Devon fix soon, I don't know what's gonna happen. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: Hey, Dru? Dru: Hey. Neil: Juice? Dru: Thanks. So, um... you were up reading all night. What did you find out? Neil: Quite a bit. Um, you know, the vast majority of people who get meningitis -- they recover completely. Dru: Oh. Neil: But a few don't and that's what we have to prepare ourselves for. Dru: What happens to the ones who don't? Neil: It's pretty bad. Blindness, paralysis, brain damage. Now, wait, those are -- those are extreme cases, you know? Dru: Yeah, but I, you know, I don't even wanna hear the rest because energy follows thought. And our son -- he's gonna beat this. I mean, look how far he's come already. He's gonna beat back every crummy thing that's ever happened to him in his entire life. I'm sure of it. Neil: I know, Baby, Baby, you're absolutely right. Our son is a fighter. He will fight this. We know he will. Dru: Hi, Son. Mom's here. Daddy's here. Neil: Hey, big man. Dru: Hey, Sweetie. Neil: It's gonna be okay, Buddy. Dru: Come here, Sweetie. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: I am glad I stayed, you know? And you are absolutely right. Listening to what other people had to say... I didn't feel quite so alone. I just wasn't ready to... Will: You just weren't ready to talk. Gloria: Yeah, that's okay, isn't it? I've never been to a meeting like that. Will: No, it's fine. I just sat and listened the first few meetings. Didn't say a word. You still get a lot out of it. I hope you keep coming. Gloria: I plan to. Will: Good. Well, I'm off. Don't wanna keep the birthday girl waiting. Gloria: Many happy returns from me. Will: I'll tell her. Gloria: Okay, bye. Will: Bye. Kevin: What's the deal with you and that DA? You got a thing for him or something? Gloria: Where'd you get that idea? Kevin: Uh, from my eyeballs. Gloria: Oh, Kevin... Michael: Kev -- um, the Jack/EFO thing -- how's it coming? Any proof that he's behind the, you know... Kevin: Uh, good morning. Michael: What? Good morning. Great to see you. Beautiful day outside. How's it coming? Kevin: Nothing new to report, General. Michael: Are you sure? Kevin: Why? Did something else happen? Michael: We'll get into that later. Gloria: Why? Because I'm here? Michael: You know what? Keep at it. The clock is ticking. Call me on my cell phone if you find anything. Gloria: Michael, hold on just a second. I'd like an answer, please. Michael: Listen, the less you know, the less likely it will be that Kevin and I will end up as co-defendant one day. Gloria: I'm not gonna say anything to anybody. What we're doing, we're doing for all of us -- for this family! Michael: That doesn't mean I trust you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Let go -- two little words. Should be easy, right? Victor: Well, Jack, nothing worthwhile ever comes easily. Jack: Wow, you got that one straight from my old man. Victor: It's an old business adage. Sharon: Excuse me -- oh, I'm sorry. Jack: No, no, no, no, no, come on in. I was just telling him about our trip. Jack: Hi ya. Victor: You look wonderful. Sharon: Oh, thank you. You know, I feel wonderful. I needed some time away. Jack: Don't let her convince you she just was down there getting a tan. I'm telling you she's invaluable in opening our fitness retreats outside of the U.S. Victor: It was quite a success. Congratulations. Sharon: Go, Team. Jack: They overnight the comment cards from the first weekend? Sharon: Yes, they did. And we have excellent reviews. Jack: Why am I not surprised? Oh, I'm sorry, I, uh... I have to take this. Excuse me. Victor: You bet. Uh, Jack, thank you for that -- that wonderful gift. Jack: You bet. My pleasure. [SCENE_BREAK] [Cell phone ringing] Jack. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Well, um... you're probably busy. I'll just, uh, let myself out. Unless you want more details about the opening? Victor: I'd like to know more about the two of you. How serious are things between you and Jack? [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Another offer? From whom? Billy: House of Kim. Jack: How did they even know we were on the block? Billy: I have no clue. I just brought Grandma a letter that someone messengered from there. Next thing I know, she's sending Michael off to check 'em out, see if they're legit. Jack: Michael. Watch your back with that one. He's about as trustworthy as Boris Badinoff. Billy: Yeah, he likes you, too. Jack: Yeah, I'll bet. Billy: I'm sorry that I'm not calling with better news. Jack: No, no, no, no, I'm glad you're keeping me informed. And if there's anything else you think I ought to know -- Billy: Yeah, yeah, I'm on it. Jack: Don't let your mother or your grandmother know you're giving me this information, though. I don't wanna get you in trouble. Billy: We're on the same page, Jack. If they don't like what we're doing, too bad. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Well, isn't that insulting? Michael: Kevin and I are way out on a limb here. The last thing I'm gonna give you is a chance to chop it off. Gloria: I'm not stupid! Michael: You're not stupid. You can be extremely cunning when it suits your purposes. Gloria: Not about something that important. Kevin: You are both giving me a headache. Gloria: Listen, I am not gonna be treated this way. Jack and Ashley shutting me out -- that's one thing. But not my sons! Michael: It's for your own good! Gloria: Oh, back to this! Kevin: You know what? I'm gonna take a break. Michael: No, no, cat. Not now. Kevin: Why? Michael: Because Katherine wants to make a decision and be done with this. I can only stall her so long before she starts wondering why. Kevin: So let her. I've been at this so long, I can't see straight! Michael: Kevin... Kevin: No, listen, there is nothing that connects Jack to EFO International's wanting to buy Jabot. Michael: Maybe not so far. Kevin: I got to get lunch, okay? Like a normal person. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: This is always a pleasure. Okay but you know what? I could start my own garden club. Will: Well, you're welcome. Listen, I could help you out if you wanted. It's a hobby of mine. Jill: Gardening? Will: Uh-huh. Jill: Somehow I find it hard to imagine a man in a suit planting begonias. Will: Well, I like to think of it as well rounded. Jill: Okay, I can see it now. Genoa City's preeminent district attorney wins most talked about criminal case of the year. He's at the top of his game. He also likes long walks on the beach and planting flowers. Call 5-5-5-1-0-3-3. Will: Where did you find that? It wasn't supposed to be published yet. Jill: I think on a flyer on a telephone pole. Will: Well, looks like I've got my first inquiry. Jill: Oh, no, no, no, no. You called me. Will: Ah, details. Can I take you to lunch? Jill: I was not the one who placed a personal ad. Will: No, you didn't. I did this with my own resources -- private investigator. Jill: And what did he say? Will: I should take my chances. Jill: You keep that man on staff. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: What's up, dude? Your dog just die? Kevin: Why do you even ask, Billy? You don't care. We're not friends. We're not going to be. Billy: What? Wait a minute. Kevin: Look, you can wait a minute. Billy: Yeah. Kevin: You know, I heard you tell Jana that you were Mr. Got-bucks in this town. Guess what? Nobody cares. You are no better than anybody else. And all you Abbotts think that you're god's gift, but guess what? You're not. So you can take your "dude" and the rest of your condescending crap and stay the hell out of my face. Billy: Are you finished? Kevin: Yeah, I'm finished. I'm sick of dealing with you. Billy: Well, don't worry. You won't have to deal with it for much longer. Kevin: Keep pushing me, Billy. Watch what happens. Jill: Is there a problem? Billy: On your birthday? No way, it's not allowed. Jill: I got your flowers and your very sweet note. It was the first thing I saw when I walked in this morning. Thank you. Billy: Excellent. Hey, William. Will: William? You know, I've always liked being called that. Jill: Really? Billy: So where are you guys off to? Jill: Well, we're trying to decide between Tapas and Gina's lasagna. Billy: When in doubt, always go with Italian. Jill: I'm gonna take that under advisement. So now will you tell me? Billy: Tell you what? Jill: What that little moment was between you and Kevin? Billy: Beats me. The guy seems in a permanent bad mood these days. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: And kindly have some copies sent to the ranch. I can do some reading there, all right? Thank you. I'm sorry. I know you're busy. Sharon: Um... Jack and I have been seeing each other. Victor: Mm-hmm. Dating or what? Sharon: I suppose. Um, to answer your question... I think we're somewhere in between. Jack and I really enjoy each other's company. And he makes me laugh. Which is something that no one's done for a long time. Victor: I understand. I'm not admonishing you. Sharon: But you're worried that it might be a rebound thing for both of us. And you don't wanna see me get hurt in case I have expectations beyond just having fun, which I don't. So you don't have to worry about me. Victor: I'm just concerned about you, you know? And, of course, Jack. I wouldn't want either one of you to... get hurt as a result of this. Sharon: Well, thank you for your concern. But, you know, Jack and I -- we've both been through a lot of trauma lately. And we're certainly not looking for any more of that. Victor: If, however, you are using this association for other reasons, then, um... Sharon: Oh, okay. All right, you got me. Um, I confess. I'm just using Jack Abbott as my personal sex slave. Just kidding. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Abhijit, we gotta block this thing. It's time to get more aggressive. Mr. Nair: How aggressive? Jack: Call Kay Chancellor. Up our offer by $25 million. [Jack writes an email to his fake company, "Thanks for the information on Jabot." Jack hits send. ] (Knock on door) Jack: Hey. Victor: Bad timing? Jack: No, no, no, not at all. Just, uh, finishing up a couple of e-mails. Victor: Mm-hmm. Jack: What's going on? Victor: You know... I just had a very candid conversation with Sharon about... your relationship with her. Jack: And you're here to have a candid conversation with me? Victor: Well, I am not here to pass any judgment on personal relationships. Jack: Tell me what has you worried, Victor. Victor: And you're gonna reassure me? Jack: I'm sure as hell gonna try. Victor: Uh-huh. Jack: It's true. Sharon has had the year from hell. I am not the most emotionally accessible man right now. We've discussed this, though. We're both aware of that. Victor: Uh-huh. Jack: Outside of that, I'm not sure what to tell you. There are no guarantees with any relationship. Victor: Right. Well... I'm glad you're honest with me. Um... though I must say, I'm somewhat upset. Jack: Wait, upset? Why? Victor: Well, upset that you didn't come to me to tell me about your relationship with Sharon. I thought you and I were friends. Jack: Wait, wait, wait, we are friends. Victor: Well, you know, friends don't keep secrets from each other. I mean, I trust you. And I thought you trusted me. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: No, can you let me eat my sandwich in peace, please? Gloria: Kevin, we can't be fighting, not with each other, not when we're so close to getting what we need to use against Jack. Kevin: And what if he finds out about us and this all backfires? Ever think of that? Gloria: I'm willing to take that chance. Kevin: Of course you are. 'Cause you're not gonna be the one stamping out license plates upstate. Gloria: All right, fine. Jack wins. The way he always wins. And we lose. Because we're Fishers and we go down in flames because we can't stick together and we can't persevere on anything. Kevin: Oh, bludgeon me with a guilt trip a little harder, why don't you? Can I get the rest of this to-go, please? Gloria: Thank you. Kevin: Are you coming with me or what? Gloria: No, actually, I have a couple of things I need to take care of. I'll be along shortly. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Great, great! Your phone is off. Well, you know what? I can't access your files without a password. So either you call me, or you get back here. And by the way, time is running out. Thank you, good-bye. Billy: Sounds like you're having trouble. Is there anything I can help you with? Michael: No. I've got it covered, thank you. Billy: Listen, do you have a minute? I'd like to talk to you about Jabot. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Campbell: We've taken Devon off the sedatives. He should wake up momentarily. Neil: Any results yet? Dru: You don't know anything yet? Dr. Campbell: Well, as soon as we know something, we'll let you know. Dru: Sweetie, its Dru! It's me. We're all here! Neil: Devon! [SCENE_BREAK] Will: Since you can't decide, you order one, I'll order the other. And then you can have a bite of mine. Jill: Oh, I was planning on doing that anyway. Gloria: Excuse me, you two! Gloria: I just didn't know if I would see you later. And I happen to have something for your birthday. Jill: How did you know? That's very sweet of you, thank you. Gloria: Well, I'd love it if you did. Jill: Okay. Wow! Oh! Would you look at that! It reminds me of the days when these were the tools of my trade. Gloria: Hmm. So you like it? I mean, I'm sure you've already got a manicure set, but this one was so much fun. Jill: I do. It is absolutely fabulous. How sweet of you to think of me! Gloria: And I had so much fun picking it out for you. Jill: Uh... would you like to join us for a glass of champagne? Gloria: Sure, but a very quick one to toast your birthday. Will: Uh, excuse me, we're gonna need another chair and a glass, please. Gloria: Oh, thank you, Will. So here's to you, Jill! And to hoping the rumors aren't true. Jill: What rumors? Gloria: Katherine selling Jabot to a foreign buyer. Jill: Really? And who told you that? Gloria: It's all over the office this morning. Jill: I wouldn't pay much attention to the office grapevine, Gloria. Frankly, I'm surprised to hear that you do. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: What's your question? Billy: Why don't you want my grandmother to sell Jabot? Michael: I have no objection to Katherine selling, as long as the buyer is strong enough to support its offer. Billy: Is that what you and my grandma are suspicious about? You don't think Raaz has the money? Michael: That is not a subject she wants me discussing with you. Billy: That's cool. I understand. I'm just trying to wrap my mind around how all this works. Kevin: Thanks, Mailman. Michael: Nice of you to come back. Kevin: What was Billy bugging you about? Michael: Well... he wants to play with the big boys. Kevin: Well, he is an Abbott. Michael: Point taken. So now may we please get back to work? If Katherine is going to sell the company, I wanna make damn sure it isn't to Jack. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay "Happy birthday, Mother." Kay: Katherine here. Mr. Nair: Mrs. Chancellor, hello, Abhijit Nair calling. Kay Oh, Mr. Nair, I certainly didn't expect to hear from you today. Mr. Nair: My sources tell me house of Kim has expressed interest in purchasing Jabot. Is that true? Kay You have very good sources. Mr. Nair: Then let's not waste time. I'm prepared to raise my offer by $25 million. But I need an answer by noon tomorrow. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Listen, this whole thing with Sharon is quite new. We haven't even discussed going public. Victor: Oh, yeah. Are you, uh, protecting her, Jack? Jack: Yes. Victor: Oh. From me? Jack: Not you, specifically, no, of course not. Victor: She make you happy? Jack: So far. Victor: You make her happy? Jack: So far. Listen, you have my solemn vow I will be good to the lady. No matter how this turns out. Victor: Jack, then you have my blessing. Jack: I appreciate that. Victor: You know... you and Sharon are two of my best friends. And I just wanna know what's going on with my friends. Sharon: Excuse me, I'm just so thirsty this morning. Jack: And too many days in the sun. Sharon: Yeah, I'm sure that's it. Victor: If you two will excuse me... Jack: Take care, Victor. Victor: Yeah. Sharon: You have grill marks? Jack: Hey, he means well. He just wants to be sure we know what we're doing. Sharon: Do we? Jack: Always. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Campbell: He'll be groggy for awhile. So don't be alarmed if he seems out of it. [SCENE_BREAK] Will: More champagne? Gloria: Some of us poor souls have to work for a living. Will: Oh, yeah, so I see. Gloria: Well, maybe just a splash. Will: Jill? Jill: No, I can't. Sorry, Will, I feel just terrible about this. Will: Oh, crisis? Jill: I should've left this in the car. Better yet, I should've run over it. Will: Do you have to get back? Jill: You'd think that the office could get along without me for one measly hour. Will: Okay, um, I'll pay the bill. You have them bring the car around. Jill: No, you will not. Don't worry about it. I'll grab a cab. Will: No! Jill: No, there's no point in both of us missing lunch. Will: I'm happy to drive you. Jill: No, you stay. You eat. Enjoy your time away from the rat race as long as it lasts. Will: Only if you promise to reschedule... soon. Jill: Deal. And, Gloria, thank you so much for your gift. Gloria: You are so welcome, Jill. Happy birthday. Jill: Right. Gloria: Well, I'm very sorry about that. I'd better be getting going. Will: Oh, no, no, no, no, no. As long as we're here together, we might as well have lunch. Please. Gloria: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: So, 7:00? Jack: 7:00 it is. Be hungry. Sharon: I will. You know, I have had quite an appetite lately. Jack: Yeah, so I've noticed. Billy: Rotten timing, as usual. Sharon: Hi, Billy, nice to see you. Um, I was just leaving. Billy: Nice to see you, too. Sharon: Okay. Jack: 7:00. Close the door. Any news? Billy: Well, if there is, no one's talking. Jack: Oh, I guess that's to be expected. Billy: Straight up, Jack -- are you holding out on me? Jack: About what? Billy: You're behind at least one of these offers, right? Jack: Wait a minute, where is this coming from? Billy: I'm smart. I pay attention. And I've known you my entire life. [SCENE_BREAK] Will: I'm curious about something you mentioned earlier. Gloria: Oh, yeah? What's that? Will: Jabot -- that it might be on the block again. Gloria: If the rumors are true. Will: Hmm. I'm surprised Katherine could find a buyer after that tainted cream fiasco. Especially since we never did catch the perpetrator. Gloria: Not for lack of trying, though, huh? Will: I always thought it was employee sabotage. Gloria: Well, I guess we'll never really know for sure, but I agree with you. I'm surprised Katherine would even think about selling. Because we have worked so hard to rebuild our image and we're succeeding, Will. I think Jabot's on the verge of a real turnaround. Will: Well, as far as the DAs office is concerned, it doesn't really matter. Gloria: What do you mean? Will: Whoever holds the title, it's still an open case. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Another $25 million? Kay: Mm-hmm. Don't ask me where he learned about that second offer. Jill: So have you made a decision? Kay: What's your advice? Jill: Raaz Cosmetics is a legitimate company making a legitimate offer. Kay: For considerably more money than House of Kim. Jill: Unless you wanna start a bidding war -- Kay: I lost my taste a long time ago for that. Jill: Well, then I'd say you have your answer. Kay: Mr. Nair? Katherine Chancellor here. I am ready to meet and discuss your new offer. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: All right, we've been through every one of these e-mails. Kevin: Wait, you know what? We skipped over this one before. I thought it was spam from the address. Michael: Ribbnk of Curacao to a single name at EFO International. Kevin: "Dear Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the bank's board of directors, please allow me to express my immense pleasure that your company has chosen to work with us." Michael: Wait, hold on. Automatically forwarded from EFO International to... Jack's e-mail. This is it. This is the proof we need. All right? Why would it be re-routed to Jack's e-mail, and Jack's alone, unless he were the chairman? Kevin: Of a dummy corporation that he set up. Michael: Yes! Which all of a sudden is with a Razz Cosmetics firm who is suddenly hot to purchase Jabot with money that has been channeled through an offshore bank which just happens to be located in a country that Jack happened to be visiting this week. Kevin: It's kinda like spaghetti. Michael: Yeah, except when you unravel it, it all points straight to him. Kevin: You are going to Katherine with this, right? Michael: Would that I could. We only have one problem. All of this information is incredibly illegal. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: Hey, Son... you've come through the worst of it. How you feeling? You all right? Dru: You look like new money. Lily: He looks great. Dru: Yeah, you do. Doctor, he's not responding. Dr. Campbell: It's not easy for patients to speak after they've been intubated. Dru: Oh, well, that's it. (Crashing) Neil: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, you all right? Lily: Wow, that scared me. Dru: Are you all right? Neil: Hey... did he even hear that? Devon? Dru: Devon? Neil: Hey, Buddy. Dru: Sweetheart? Sweetheart! Talk to us. [NEXT_ON] Jack: Jabot's a great company. Billy: You have Raaz Cosmetics in your pocket, don't you? Michael: Everything I'm about tell you is off the record. Kay: What did you find? Victor: Brad and I had a conversation. You two are having problems.