Victoria is upset over her father having epilepsy. She will not leave him alone at the house. She leaves the room for a minute and Victor is gone with the car. She rushes to Nikki's office and tells that Victor has epilepsy. Victor meanwhile has gone to the Athletic Club and visits with Jack there, talking about Phyllis's paternity testing. Daniel rushes home to find Lily. She isn't anywhere. He and Kevin talk about where she could be. Suddenly she walks in the loft. Daniel hangs up and runs to her, hugging her. Kevin talks to Jana in the coffeehouse. Suddenly, Alex walks in. Kevin's face gets grim. "Hey Kev! How's it going?" Kevin sends Jana home and Alex is quick to get to the point. He reminds Kevin of that stunt that they played on Lily. He can see that Kevin is doing well, but warns that all that can be gone in a second. Kevin isn't afraid of the kid and tells him to get out or he will call the cops. Alex calls Daniel while he is with Lily. He tells that the kid had better come to meet him right now. Daniel fakes that he is talking to Kevin as Lily is with him. He pretends to have something that Kevin wants. He hangs up and soon phone Kevin telling that he found the thin that Kevin wanted. Kevin smells a rat and will be right over. The boys meet Alex. He wants $10,000. "We have no money!" Alex doesn't care. "You took things too far!" Daniel says. Alex reminds them that they were the ones who initiated the plan to make Kevin a hero. "Go ahead Alex, no one will believe you over us." Maybe not before, but they will now. Alex plays the tape he just made of their conversation about the crime. "I'll be in touch," Alex says.
Victor: Sweetheart, you're worrying too much. Victoria: Dad, you've been diagnosed with a serious medical condition. Yeah, I --I'm a bit concerned, okay? Victor: Yeah, but, my darling, the doctor prescribed medication. I took it. I'm fine. Everything's fine. Victoria: But will you continue taking it? Victor: Why wouldn't I? Victoria: Because you're-- Victor: Stubborn. Victoria: You think you're indestructible. Victor: Yes, I am, and you know that. Victoria: Well, I gonna stay for a bit, if you don't mind. Victor: Please do me a favor. Don't tell-- don't tell your mother about our visit with the doctor, okay? Victoria: Daddy... Victor: What? Victoria: You have epilepsy. I think she should know. Victor: But, sweetheart, I'll tell her in my own way, in my own time. I'm fine. Let me just put some water in here, okay? Victoria: Dad, wait. We're not finished. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: Okay, so this is it-- Carmen's crib, huh? Carmen: Unfortunately, you can tell a lot about a person by their surroundings. Neil: Relax, it's the executive suite of the Genoa City Athletic Club. It's definitely not you. Carmen: (Chortles) okay, what are we standing around here for? You want some coffee? Neil: Sure. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: You shut your mouth about my wife. Alex: She's a beauty, man-- big, saucy eyes, pouty lips. Daniel: Listen to me, you son of a bitch-- Alex: She looks real sexy in her cute black-and-white polka-dotted dress she's wearing. The way it clings to her like a second skin... (Chuckles) Daniel: How do you know what she's wearing? Alex, are--are you with... you let me speak to my wife. Alex: Have fun, Danny boy. I sure will. Daniel: He's with Lily. I think that he got me down here just so he... she's not answering her phone. Look, you call me if you see her, okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: All right, Dad. Listen, I und-- Nikki: Well, no. I just this minute got back into the office. I have not have time to see your memo yet, so... (Knock on door) Nikki: Um, I'm gonna have to call you back. Yeah, bye. What's wrong? Victoria: Have you seen Dad? Nikki: No. Victoria: We were at the house. He just took off. Nikki: What do you mean? Where did he go? Victoria: I don't know. Nikki: Victoria, he-- he could have passed out again. Victoria: No, no, no, no. He didn't, but... Nikki: Well, what? Tell me! Victoria: Dad wanted to be the one to tell you. Nikki: Victoria, will you just tell me? What's happened? Victoria: He wanted to be the one to tell you. I don't know whether he will. Nikki: Will you stop? I am your mother. Tell me what has happened right now. Victoria: All right, all right, all right. I took him to the doctor's office today, and while they were giving him an E.E.G., he had a seizure. Nikki: (Gasps) oh, my God. Victoria: Dad has epilepsy. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Hello, Jack. Any news? Jack: Yeah, it looks like it's gonna rain. Victor: Now, now, now, what I'm asking is who the father of Phyllis' baby might be. Jack: I don't know yet. Believe me, when the news comes, it will be in the headlines of the "Chronicle." This whole thing's been such a public display, why the hell not? [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Okay, well, if she comes back, can you tell her to call Daniel on his cell? Okay, thank you. Lily, Lily! (Cell phone rings) Daniel: Kevin. Kevin: Hey, did you find Lily? Daniel: Uh, no, not yet. Look, have you seen her? Kevin: No, I tried her dad's house, too. No answer. Hey, did you try the boutique? Daniel: I called. Uh, she's supposed to be at work, but they said that she left a little while ago, and they-- you know, she didn't say where she was going. Kevin: And her cell? Daniel: I don't know. It's either shut off or--or it's dead. Kevin: Where are you now? Daniel: I'm at the loft. Can you do me a favor, and can you just hang out there and call me if you see her? Hey, she's here right now. I'll talk to you later, okay? Thanks. Hey. Lily: Hey. Daniel: I'm so glad to see you. Lily: Hey. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: I understand why you would be upset, Jack. Jack: Victor, you've no idea how little that helps. Victor: Well, now, do you want to talk about it? Jack: No. Please forgive me. I, uh... I'm just having a bad day. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Epilepsy? Victoria: Well, at least he had the seizure while they were doing the E.E.G. Nikki: What did the doctor say? Victoria: That there was abnormal electrical currents in Dad's brain. Nikki: What does that mean? Victoria: I don't know, Mom, but I know that there's a good side to this, okay? Dr. Morse said that now that he knows what it is, he can prescribe the right medication this time. Nikki: Well, why did you take him to the doctor in the beginning? I mean, what happened? Why didn't you call me? Victoria: I'm sorry, all right? He was acting strange! I caught him talking to himself, or at least he was talking to someone who wasn't even there, and he wouldn't admit it. And then later, he was making s'mores with Abby, and he reached his hand right into the fire to get a marshmallow out of it. And I mean, I'm sorry I didn't call you, but I was a little caught up in making sure that he was okay. Nikki: He has been pretending that everything is okay. He's been saying all the right things. Victoria: Yeah, I-I... Nikki: He just-- he just can't stand the thought of having any kind of weakness. So what does the doctor say? Victoria: He says that there is, um, some scarring-- I don't know-- some vascular malformation. It's microscopic, so the lesions don't show up on a diagnostic test. Nikki: Oh, my lord. Well, where is your father right now? Victoria: Mom, he left. I don't know. Nikki: Why did you leave him alone? He could have another seizure! [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Try again. I understand. You're angry about Phyllis' pregnancy. Jack: I-I really don't want to talk about this with you, okay? Don't take this personally, Victor. I don't want to talk about it. Victor: You're afraid to show that you're vulnerable. Jack: I'm afraid? Victor: Well, you know, sometimes we men think it's not cool to show our feelings. Jack: You think I'm afraid to show my feelings? I'm angry as hell, and I know it! Victor: I understand. Jack: I've been screwed over, taken advantage of, made to look like a fool! And on top of that, I may be a father now by the woman who did it all to me, or maybe not! And I don't know which scenario I hate more. Victor: I understand. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Hey, Jana. I thought you were the new boss. How come I'm closing up again? Jana: Because you can't break the habit. I'll be there in a moment. Kevin: Well, who are you talking to? Come on, I'm almost finished. Jana: Would you like to join me in here? Alex: Sure, glad to. Jana: Okay. Alex: Hey, Kev. Long time no see. Jana: You two know each other? Alex: Oh, yeah. I would have told you about being buds with Kev, but, uh, I guess you had me intrigued. I love the way she talked. Kevin: Alex, it's good to see you, man, but we're just closing up. Alex: You work in this place, too? Jana: Oh, more than that. He's the boss. Alex: Get out of here! Jana: Yeah. Alex: The boss. Kevin: Yeah, yeah, I own Crimson Lights. Alex: Wow, Dude, you came a long way. I'm proud of you. He treat you all right? Jana: Eh, you know, more or less. Alex: Because he ought to. Jana: I know. That's what I keep telling him. Alex: So, Man, tell me what else you been up to besides making a lot of money. You know, this guy, he has always got something going on. Jana: Really? Alex: You and me got in a lot of crazy stuff, didn't we? Kevin: Yeah, yeah, we sure did. So you gonna be in town long? Alex: Mnh-mnh-mnh. It kind of depends. Kevin: We'll have to catch up then. Alex: Love to. Kevin: Great, we'll do it now. Alex: Won't take long. Kevin: All right, you can take off, Jana. Jana: Oh, no, I've still got a few more things to do around here, and I'd love to stay and listen to all your wild stories. Kevin: No, sorry. It's just gonna be us boys tonight. Go on, you're working too hard these days anyway. Jana: You know, that's the first time he's ever told me that. See you again? Alex: Sure hope so. Jana: Why are you getting rid of me? Who is he anyway? Kevin: Someone you don't want to know, okay? Just take my word. Jana: Listen, Kevin, I can handle myself. Kevin: Jana, please. Jana: Okay. Kevin: Don't be angry. Jana: No, I'm not. Look, I'll let it go this time, but just don't get in the habit of deciding who I can talk to, okay? Kevin: Okay. Jana: Bye. Alex: Dude, I've missed you. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Where'd you go? You were supposed to be at work, but when I called, they said that you left. Lily: Who'd you talk to? Daniel: I don't know who I talked to. Lily: It must have been Maggie. Anyway, I was there. While I was there, Baby, I got to thinking, the loft is kind of a cool place for hot, sexy newlyweds like us to hang out. Okay, maybe I have to draw you a picture. Um, there's a girl at my work-- her name's Angela-- and, um, she don't want to work this weekend, so we switched schedules, and I went grocery shopping so that we wouldn't have to go out to eat anywhere. You get the idea? Daniel? Hello? Daniel: Yeah, yeah, I-I get it. Lily: Good. [SCENE_BREAK] Carmen: You have to admit, both of us drawing the two of cups... Neil: Quite a coincidence. Carmen: You think? Neil: Carmen, listen, I don't mean to be a spoilsport but-- Carmen: Oh, but you don't believe in tarot cards? Neil: All right, where you going with this? Carmen: I don't know. Neil: Two of cups means romance. Carmen: Well, they didn't say with whom. Neil: Don't you think they mean whatever you want them to mean? Carmen: No. Each one has its own specific interpretation. Neil: You're really trying to sell me on this. Carmen: Well, I don't care. It's your loss. I use them all the time. They never lie to me. Neil: Oh, really? Use them for what? Carmen: Lots of things-- whether to be interested in someone, uh, which road to take, if a job is right for me, you know, life choices. I have something I want to show you. Neil: Wait a minute. A telescope? Carmen: I was inspired by the astronomy lesson you gave me the other night. Neil: Nice! You haven't put it together yet. Carmen: Well, it just came today. Neil: Let me put it together for you. I've already been through the process once before. Carmen: Would you? Neil: Carmen, I'd be glad to. Oh, yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Miguel, listen to me. As soon as Victor gets home, have him call me. No, no, forget that. You call me, all right? Because I don't know if he's gonna feel like calling me. Yes, right away. Thank you. Oh, my God. Where could he be? Where could he be? What is that? Victoria: This is information on temporal lobe epilepsy. Listen to this, Mom. "The temporal lobes are concerned with perception and recognition of auditory stimuli and memory seizures associated with T.L.E. Consist of simple, partial seizures without loss of awareness, with or without aura." Nikki: Aura? Victoria: Yeah, aura's a sensation you can get before a seizure comes on. Aura's usually a warning sign before a more complex or a more serious seizure. Nikki: This is very serious. Is the doctor certain? Victoria: Well, T.L.E. has some definite earmarks. Take a look. Nikki: Oh, my God. Listen, "...report sensations of flying, floating, leaving their bodies, as well as mystical experiences, feelings of well-being and clarity of vision." Victoria: I don't know if Dad's getting all that, but he has had-- he's definitely had a sense of well-being. Nikki: He told me that he-- that he feels like he's on the verge of some inner breakthrough, and it's actually this. There's something wrong with his brain activity. Victoria: Yeah, this fits the symptoms. Mom, Dad doesn't have to be passed out to be having these seizures. It can all be happening while he's conscious. He can see images. He can hear voices. It's all part of this. Nikki: Did the doctor tell him this? Victoria: Yes, he did, but he's not dealing with it. He thinks the T.L.E. caused him to wake up on the floor a couple of times, but as far as the good feelings and the inner breakthrough, he believes that's all real. Nikki: I know he does. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: There, I've talked about my feelings. Let's stop this. (Cell phone ringing) Victor: Whoop. Excuse me. Oh! Jack: Wait, wait, what are you doing? Victor: I don't want our conversation to be interrupted. Jack: There's nothing to interrupt. Victor: We're just getting started, Jack. Jack: Why are you doing this? Victor: I realize that you're a man on edge. I think you need a change. Jack: What kind of change? Victor: I would like you to arrive at the kind of vision that I've arrived at. It's a wonderful thing. Jack: You mean this, don't you? Victor: Oh, yes, I do. It's wonderful. I mean it. Jack: Why am I looking for the trap here, the big gotcha? Victor: Oh, I know. I know you don't trust me. I know. Jack: Well, we do have a little history, you and I. Victor: I understand that, but remember, when you and I were at each other's throat, I always told you how I felt. I never lied to you about that. I told you honestly how I felt. That hasn't changed. Jack: What's going on with you? Victor: I had a physical exam this morning. They checked out my brain, and the doctor, the brain wave machine, said that I had what is called T.L.E. Jack: T.L.E.? Never heard of it. Victor: I bet you haven't. I bet you haven't. I hadn't either. It's called temporal lobe epilepsy. Jack: Really? Victor: Yes, and then they described all the symptoms that I've had, you know, visions and euphoria, except they sort of analyze it in very clinical terms. I think it's just a wonderful thing. It's--it's-- it's like a spiritual awakening. Victor: I would be honored if you would. Jack: I am not ready to talk about me and what's going on with me right now. When I am, I will come to you, okay? Victor: Oh, I understand. I'll be right here. Don't you worry. I'll be here. Jack: Right now I want to talk about you. Victor: Oh... Jack: You really are feeling differently, aren't you? Victor: Yeah. You know, Jack, you know better than almost anyone that all my life I've chased after money, after power, after beautiful women, after things. And the more I acquired, the more powerful I became, the less satisfied I became. Now I just have feelings of bliss. Jack: And this doctor that diagnosed the T.L.E., what does he think of your symptoms? Victor: Oh, you know, he doesn't think my symptoms are normal, so he thinks it's an illness. I disagree with him, but that's how he was trained. Jack: Unfortunately, your family's gonna listen to the doctor. Victor: Of course they are. I know that. Jack: So what's the plan? Victor: (Chuckles) what is the plan? What do doctors always do? They prescribe pills, drugs. Jack: Is that a cure? Victor: Not to me. I've taken one of these damn things. I don't like the side effects. Jack: It felt like a step backwards? Victor: Yes. Why would they want me to become the same driven, irascible, dissatisfied Victor Newman, why? I feel wonderful now. Jack: Why indeed? Victor: Yeah. I mean... you know... I have feelings of peace now. I have told you things that I have not told anyone, by the way. No one knows, but I feel on the verge of a very deep understanding, of an awakening. I mean it. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Well, Mom, you know, we all fell into the trap here. It was really lovely to believe that Dad was changing because he realized that he needed to change. Nikki: I knew it was too good to be true. Victoria: Hey, hey, come on. He's okay. You know, he's okay. At least-- at least he's been diagnosed, right? Nikki: I've got to find him. I have to find him. He needs me. Victor, answer the phone! Answer it! Answer it! [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: And this is a half oyster with gouda cheese and a pimento. Daniel: Mmm. Mmm. Mmm, mmm, mmm. That's strong stuff. You might want to have one of those yourself. Lily: Don't worry, I will. See, that's the thing with tapas. Um, they're small, so they pack lots of flavor in. Daniel? Daniel: Mm-hmm. What? Lily: I know what the problem is. Daniel: What problem? Lily: You're still mad at me because of the whole situation with J.T. and Colleen. Daniel: No, no, really-- Lily: No, I know I disappointed you. I had it coming. I should have never been dishonest with you, Baby. I'm sorry. I know you would never lie to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Look, Alex, I want you to leave and not come back, ever. Alex: Oh, you own the place, so you "reserve the right" to throw me out. Kevin: I'm talking about Genoa City. Alex: They made you Mayor, too? That's chill. Kev, don't you remember all the fun we had last time I was in town, that stunt we pulled to get Daniel's future wife to like you? Kevin: She almost died, you bastard. No one told you to put a drug in her drink. Alex: But I did what you told me to do, didn't I? Off of yours and lover boy's say-so. Kevin: What do you want, Alex? Alex: I want for you to be nice to me. I mean, if I was to tell anyone about all that... Kevin: You'd have to be crazy. You'd end up in jail. Alex: Maybe, maybe not. Justice is blind, and you know that. But I'll tell you one thing. This little game you've got going on here-- owner of the coffee shop and everyone's favorite guy-- it'll be history. Kevin: You don't frighten me. Alex: No? Kevin: No. Alex: Look, it's true. I haven't been around much, but it hasn't been that long. Everyone might think you're a great guy now, but it's about that thin, that ice you're on. Kevin: Oh? Alex: It's about that thin. Kevin: Yeah? Alex: It would not take much, and all this is gone. Kevin: Okay, well, let me tell you one more time. You don't scare me, so you stop with your little notes. Stop making phone calls. Just stop coming around here in general. Go crawl back under your rock, or I'm gonna call the cops on you. Alex: We'll see about that. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: You okay? Daniel: Yeah. You feel so good. Lily: That's because I am good. (Cell phone rings) Lily: Please don't answer that. Daniel: I have to. Yeah? Alex: See? I would never hurt your girl, not unless you forced me to. Daniel: Uh, this isn't really a good... Alex: But I got your attention, didn't I? Meet me at the Athletic Club basketball court. Daniel: Listen-- Alex: No, you listen! Be there! Daniel: Okay, uh, yeah. I'll get right back to you on that. That was, uh, Kevin. He left a CD here. Lily: He needs it now? It can't wait? Daniel: Yeah, it'll only take a second. See, here it is. (Telephone rings) Kevin: Crimson Lights. Daniel: Hey, I-I found it. Kevin: Found what? Daniel: Yeah, you can come over and get it. Just don't take too long. Kevin: Is Alex there? Daniel: Listen, isn't that why you wanted the CD in the first place? Just don't take all day, okay? Kevin: Yeah, okay. I'll be right there. Lily: Daniel... [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: Okay, I have the eyepiece in. Why don't we try her out? Um, just a little brief explanation. We've got the red dot viewfinder right here. This is your eyepiece. The focus is on the eyepiece. Um, we've got to get something centered in the main unit, line the two up with each other. Better to do that in the daytime, though. Carmen: You know so much. When did you get the astronomy bug, in college? Neil: No. Carmen: When you were a kid with your dad? Neil: No, uh, actually, Dru gave me my telescope as an anniversary gift. Carmen: Oh, that's a unique gift. Cool. So can I look through it now? Neil: Sure, let's see what's up there tonight, shall we? [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: So this, uh, mystical revelation you're having, it seems incomplete, like you're not there yet. Victor: Right, right. I-I don't know if I'm on the verge of something or whether I still have a long journey ahead, but it feels so full of promise. Jack: Like you're at the door of awakening? Victor: Yes, exactly-- the door of awakening, the door of perception. I saw things that other people couldn't. Jack: Wait, wait, wait, what things? Victor: I have visions. Jack: Visions that other people can't see? Victor: Yes, I am convinced that other people have the power if they wanted to, but they haven't learned how to tap into it. Jack: And you don't want these visions to stop? Victor: Why would I want this to stop? I've had feelings of just peace, bliss and just... I want to follow my instinct. I don't want to change a damn thing right now. Jack: "Oxcarbazepine." I don't know what that is. Victor: (Chuckles) it's supposed to make me normal. Who the hell decides what's normal? Jack: Well, I certainly can't say. Victor: No. What do you think I should do? Do you think I should take these damn pills and forgo the expansion of the power of my mind? Jack: I don't think you should do anything hasty. This T.L.E. that the doctor diagnosed, how dangerous is it? Victor: Well, he didn't say it was life-threatening. Jack: So maybe we should have this conversation later, after you've had a second opinion, before you make any big decisions. Victor: Jack, I know what you're doing. You always want to discuss things later. You want to discuss that thing about Phyllis later, too. Jack: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, especially Phyllis. Victor: Now let me tell you something. Part of what has happened to me is that I've forgiven people. If you forgive Phyllis, that burden will be lifted off your shoulders as it was lifted off my shoulders when I forgave my son for what he did to Sharon, for what he did to his own kid and for what he did to Nikki and me. Jack: And you've already forgiven Nicholas? Victor: Yes, and Phyllis. Jack: And you think I ought to do the same thing, huh? Victor: Yes. I mean, I know I'm a little farther down the road, but trust me, you will feel so much better. Jack: I'll tell you what, Victor. I'll take what you said to heart. I'll give it some thought. In the meantime, these visions you're having, this sense of revelation just around the corner, I don't think you should give it up. Victor: Right. Jack: I mean, this doctor sees squiggles on the screen. He says, "That's Victor Newman's brain." But he doesn't know the first thing about what's going on in your mind. Victor: How the hell does he know? Exactly! Jack: I don't pretend to be a medical man, and who am I to refute what the doctor says? But I do know, as wonderful as science is, there are still mysteries it can't answer. Victor: You know that they only rely on the results of their damned double- blind studies. Jack: That's right. They don't see the big picture. Victor: No, no, they do not see the big picture. They don't consider it. Anyway, uh, enough of that. I'm glad you listened to me. I really am. It has helped me a great deal to talk about this. Um, yeah. And by the way, um, you let me know when you find out if you are the baby's father, all right? We'll talk about it. [SCENE_BREAK] (Cell phone ringing) Nikki: There's no answer. Victoria: Listen, D1ad--he really seemed okay. He had already taken his medication. Nikki: Did you see him take it? Victoria: Yes. I watched him. Nikki: Well, that's good. Victoria: Listen, he'll be home soon. Mom, about dad's personality changes, I just... you know, those could have been as a result of-- Nikki: Well, I don't care about any of that stuff. I just want my husband to be healthy. Victoria: Come here. Nikki: That's all I want. I just want him to be healthy. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: Okay. I've got Jupiter. Come on. Carmen: Jupiter? Neil: Mm-hmm, yep, the big daddy of all the planets. Carmen: Well, which one is it? Neil: Which one? Jupiter's huge. It's, uh... it's got four moons going around it, three on one side, one on the other, lined up in a straight line. You don't see it? Carmen: Nope, just a bunch of dim stars. Neil: Dim stars? Yeah, let me take a look. Oh, you know what? You're right. One of us must have either moved the scope, or it's out of focus. All right, Jupiter, we gon' get you back in a second here. Let me put that in perfect focus. There it is. Take a look. You see it? Carmen: Yes, I do. Oh, my God. That is--it's so bright. I see the moons. Wow, this is... so inspiring. Neil: Yeah, it really is. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: What's going on? Daniel: Listen, Alex called. He wants me to meet him at the club. Kevin: All right, I'll come with you and watch your back. Daniel: Good. I was hoping you'd say that. All right, so I've got this CD you wanted, and I hope it was worth all the fuss. Kevin: Oh, right. Yeah, I really needed it. Sorry. Hi, Lily. Lily: Hey, Kevin. So now are you good? You got your CD, you can-- Daniel: Listen, Babe, uh, we need to run an errand. Lily: "We"? Daniel: Kevin and me. Lily: Okay, um, what is this about? What's going on, Daniel? Daniel: Don't worry. It's not gonna take long. And trust me, I will explain everything when we get back. Lily: No, no, no, no. Daniel: Just lock the door behind you, and don't let anyone else in, okay? Lily: What? Daniel: Just please, do this. Lily: Why? Daniel: Just do this. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: Well, uh, I had a fantastic evening-- good music, good company, a little astronomy and some very strong coffee thrown in for fun. Carmen: You gonna be able to sleep all right? Neil: Yeah, yeah, I'll... I'll be fine. How about you? Carmen: I count sheep. Neil: (Chuckles) seriously? Carmen: Yeah. It's a little old-fashioned, but it works. Neil: Okay, so then I'll see you in the salt mines. Carmen: You bet. Neil: Okay, give me a hug. Neil: Okay. Bye. Carmen: Bye. [SCENE_BREAK] [Victor takes his bottle of pill's and gets out another bottle of vitamin's and empties out the doctor's prescription pill's and puts in the vitamin's in the bottle] Nikki: Victor... Victor: Hi. Nikki: There you are. Where have you been? Victor: I was at the club. Nikki: I was so worried about you. Victoria told me about this morning. Victor: What about this morning? Nikki: Well, you know, the doctor, your diagnosis, your new medication. Victor: Oh, I asked her to let me tell you. Nikki: Oh, I know. I forced her to tell me. Don't be upset with her. Victor: I'm fine. There's nothing wrong with me. Nikki: So, um, is this the new medication? Victor: Yeah, I took one already. Time for another one now. Nikki: Is it? Victor: Yeah. Nikki: There you go. Victor: (Sighs) must I? Nikki: Yes, darling, please. I'm so concerned. Please just take it. Nikki: Thank you. Victor: There, you see? [SCENE_BREAK] Alex: Look what I found outside. Kevin: Stole, you mean? Alex: Brought yourself some backup, huh? Daniel: You got something to say, why don't you say it? Alex: Nice to see you, too, lover boy. Daniel: Yeah, you so much as lay a finger on my wife, even look at her the wrong way, and I will kill you. Alex: That's big talk. Kill, huh? You must be a lot badder than you look. Kevin: What do you want, Alex? Alex: What does anyone want? The good things in life. That means money. (Chuckles) Daniel: Well, I don't have any money. My job barely keeps me fed. Alex: Oh, there goes my heart again, broken. Look, you can find the money. Kevin: And if he doesn't? Alex: I'll tell his beautiful wife what he did. Kevin: No, you did that. No one said you should give her that drug. Alex: Daniel here told me to put her in danger so you could get her out of it. I took him at his word. Daniel: You took it too far. Alex: But I did what you told me to do, right? So Kev here could look like a hero, get back some creds in this town. Daniel: I don't have any money. Alex: 10,000 bucks. Daniel: (Chortles) Kevin: You're dreaming. Alex: Okay. I don't care where you get it, but you'll get it. Daniel: Wait, you don't have any proof, so it's never gonna fly. It's just your word against ours. Alex: Yeah, well, it used to be, but uh, I don't know. Not anymore. [Alex pulls out a micro tape recorder and plays the tape he just recorded] Kevin: No, you did that. No one said you should give her that drug. Alex: Daniel here told me to put her in danger so you could get her out of it. I took him at his word. Daniel: You took it too far. Alex: Don't get physical, boys. Don't. [NEXT_ON] Jack: Nicholas' behavior towards you is inexcusable. Sharon: How could he do this? Lily: You promised J.T. you wouldn't say anything. Colleen: So now I have to choose between him and my dad? Paul: If Brad Carlton finds out what we're doing, we won't learn anything.