The Abbotts celebrate Abby's birthday at Jack's home. At the Athletic Club, Tyler lets Noah know that he has some plans for Abby for later. Cane and Lily spend some quality time together in the sauna. At the prison, Michael meets with the warden to try to strike up a deal to get Fen's time lessened. Fen is approached by a fellow inmate with the promise of helping him if he is in trouble. At the Coffeehouse, Courtney and Summer talk. Summer lets Courtney know about Fen killing Carmine. Abby enjoys her birthday with the Abbotts but tells them that she has plans for later when Jack suggests a family dinner. Tyler and Noah are joined by Victor who lets them know that he has plans for Abby's future. Victor also says that his plans take precedence over what they would want to do. Jack gives in and lets Abby make her own birthday plans but promises to have a family dinner later. Jack lets Traci know that he needs the whole family together as Kyle listens. Cane and Lily discuss how Mattie and Charlie make them see the world through their eyes. Abby joins Victor, Tyler, and Noah. Victor gives Abby her birthday present which is a plaque with her name on it. He also offers her a position at Newman/Chancellor. Abby turns Victor down on his job offer. At first, Victor doesn't want to accept her answer but finally gives in. Traci and Kyle discuss Jack's addiction and that he needs the whole family to stand behind him. Summer confronts Courtney about being on drugs and her not letting anyone meet her family. Summer lets Courtney know that Noah was asking some questions about her family. Noah interrupts them. The warden tells Christine that Michael wants to cut a deal to be a "snitch" on the other prisoners. Christine reminds Michael that Fen is in prison on drug charges, but he still wants to be able to get Fen's sentence lessened. The warden tells Michael and Christine that he will go along with Michael's plan. The other prisoner asks Fen what he has to offer for his help. Tyler and Abby take a walk in the park to a specially planned dinner for Abby. At the Athletic Club, Jack comes in and finds Victor sitting alone. Jack sees the plaque with Abby's name on it and accuses Victor of trying to steal her away from him. Jack realizes that Abby turned Victor down. Kyle listens to them. Victor warns him that with all the stress he is experiencing, Jack will get back on his drugs. Kyle offers to go undercover at Newman to get the goods on Victor. The warden refuses to let Michael be a "snitch" and chooses Fen instead. Tyler gets more texts from Mariah.
[Door opens] Traci: Okay! Abby: Hi! It was so nice of Victoria to call and let us know. Jack: I was expecting Traci. You're home awfully early, Abby. Traci: I know. I couldn't keep her away. Abby: I wanted to see the look on your face when Aunt Traci spread the news. Jack: News? Abby: She just got a call from Victoria. Jack: Wait, is Billy okay? Traci: Yes. I-I think he might be getting there. Abby: Tell him what she said. Traci: I will, Honey. I'm about to. Abby: Oh, but you have to say good news fast. Traci: Abby, Honey, you keep interrupting me. I would like to, so I'm gonna tell him now. Abby: Okay. Faster! Traci: Abby. Victoria said... Abby: Billy agreed to go to grief counseling. What a relief. Isn't that the best? Jack: Yeah. Yes. That -- that is the very best. It's also surprising. Traci: I'm so proud of him. Jack: So am I. In fact, I am so proud of this entire family for coming together. Abby: Ooh! What do you have there, Cuz? Kyle: What are you doing home already? I thought you weren't supposed to be here yet. Jack: Did you tell Kyle about Billy? Traci: Well, I was -- Kyle: Yes, yes. No, I-I heard. Abby texted me...twice. I think it's great that Uncle Billy's gonna get some help. Abby: There are éclairs and napoleons in that box. Traci: How do you do that? Abby: Mmm. They're my obsession. Kyle: And they are also for later. Jack: You know what? After all the sadness, it is nice to have something to celebrate as a family. Abby: The news about Billy? Jack: Well, there's that. And... All: Happy birthday, Abby! [Laughter] [SCENE_BREAK] Tyler: You know, it's just that I grew up in a house where birthdays -- they were just another day. Noah: Yeah, sure. But does that justify what you're doing? Tyler: Okay, what's wrong with me wanting to have, you know, something special for Abby on her birthday so it's special, you know, like a memorable thing? Noah: [Chuckles] Tyler: Okay. What? Noah: You love her so much! You love her! Tyler: Oh, grow up. Noah: [Laughs] Tyler: They ought to have a kiddie section up in here just for you to sit in. Noah: Nah, man. I-I think it's cool that you love Abby so much. Tyler: Okay. So then what's so damn funny? Noah: You used to be all swagger and "Live free or die." Tyler: [Sighs] Noah: Next minute -- bam! -- You've been Abby'd. Tyler: She makes you feel like you've been turned on your head, man. Noah: Mm. Tyler: I did not see that girl coming. But I sure am glad she showed up, though. Noah: [Chuckles] So, uh...are you making plans for the future? Tyler: [Chuckles] Well, I'll tell you this much. I'm making plans for tonight. Victor: Well, I'm afraid that agenda will have to wait. I have big plans for Abby's future. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Whew! So, this is your after-lunch treat -- the co-ed sauna? Cane: Yes, 'cause I know it always relaxes you. Lily: [Chuckles] Well, yes, it does. Cane: And I was thinking, this time of the afternoon, it's usually empty, so we could just sit here and... sweat out our future. Lily: Yes, which we wouldn't have to do if Victor hadn't completely ignored Katherine's wishes. Cane: Sweetheart -- Lily: No, he had no right to remove you as C.E.O. of Chancellor. Cane: He offered me a new job at the new company -- Lily: A lesser job. It's insulting. Cane: Well, I'm starting to think I made the right decision. Lily: I know that you say that, but -- Cane: I saw the tension between Victor and Jack at the Veterans event, and I just don't want to be in Victor's orbit. Lily: So, then, what do you want? Cane: I want to create a future that focuses on our family. I want to work with my brilliant and my beautiful wife. I want freedom. Lily: Well, then, freedom you shall have. [SCENE_BREAK] Warden: I assumed, as former D.A., you would've known how it works in here, Baldwin. Michael: I've sat on both sides of the prosecutor's table, Warden. I'm very clear on how things work in here...which is why I asked to speak with you. I want to make a deal. I have a plan. Warden: Why should that interest me? Michael: It's a way to take advantage of the fact that I'm a former district attorney, a man with a target on his back, presumably in need of friends, but who just happens to be well-versed in prisoner psychology. Warden: That's almost funny... considering you're serving 10 years for murder. Michael: Unlike most of the guys in here, I pled guilty, Warden. I owned up to what I did. Warden: You're proud of throwing away your career, abandoning your family for a decade? Michael: Under the circumstances, I am. Warden: What's this plan of yours? Michael: I know from firsthand experience how many unsolved crimes are only solved when a prisoner confides in another inmate. I'm offering to get the kind of information that can help law enforcement find justice for victims in dire need of it. I am willing to become someone even more hated than a former district attorney -- an informant. A snitch. Warden: In exchange for which you get a reduced sentence. Michael: Yes. But not for me. For my son. [SCENE_BREAK] Womack: You know, this is just what those punks want. Fenmore: For me to stay away from them? That's what I'm doing. Womack: They want you alone, separated from the herd like some kind of weak animal. Fenmore: I just like being by myself. And I could've handled what went down in the cafeteria. Womack: [Scoffs] Yeah. Well, they ever try anything like that again... you let me know. Fenmore: Hey. What do you want from me? [SCENE_BREAK] Summer: Seeing Fen like that, it really shook me up. Courtney: I'm sure it did. I wouldn't even want to -- ugh -- drive by that place. How'd he look? Summer: Looked like the same Fen that we went to high school with. Courtney: [Chuckles] Summer: He -- he was my friend, and now his life is just so messed up. Courtney: Yeah, well, that's what jail will do to you. Summer: No, that's what drugs will do to you. I just thought that after Fen went to rehab, that he'd be back to being okay. Courtney: Yeah. I just can't believe he actually killed somebody. I mean, how weird is that? Summer: I just wish I would've known how bad things were for him. Courtney: Summer, don't guilt-trip yourself over this. You were a really good friend. Summer: I wasn't, though, not when Fen was first in trouble, not when I could've stopped him from... uh, Courtney, I -- look. I really want to be a good friend to you. Courtney: You are. Summer: No, I -- look, if you're having... a problem with something, like Fen...I want you to know that you can come to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: Mmm. [Chuckles] Traci: [Laughs] Abby: That is the most delicious beverage ever invented. [Laughter] Kyle: Who knew my trendy cousin would let me get away with such a cheap gift? Abby: Oh, I know you're joking, but even if you weren't, it'd be okay. Traci: Oh, my -- you are trying to simplify your life? Abby: Uh...no! [Laughter] Abby: But I did get the most beautiful gift from my mom this morning. It's this one-of-a-kind handbag from this little boutique in Milan. I happened to mention it, and Mom just happened to remember. [Both laugh] Kyle: Oh, no! That is exactly what I got you. Abby: You are so lying. [Laughter] Abby: But even if you weren't, I'd give the handbag back in a second if it meant my mom could be here all the time. Traci: It was so great to see Ashley, huh? I hope that she can come back and visit us really soon. Jack: Ashley knows she is adored and wanted here, and I've made my wishes very clear. Traci: Oh, my God. That sounded just like Dad. [Laughter] Traci: John Abbott had this oh-so-subtle way of making sure that everybody did exactly what he wanted -- the quiet but irresistible force. Jack: Well, I have put together a family celebration of your birthday for tonight. Abby: Oh! I-I thought that this was... Jack: You thought this was it? Abby: Yeah. [Laughs] Jack: Are you kidding me? It's your birthday all day, Abby. I got Mrs. Martinez making all your favorite dishes. In fact, I have an evening of festivities to celebrate our guest of honor. Abby: That is great. It -- but, um, I -- Jack: No buts. What could be more important than family? Abby: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Tyler: Look, I know how much your daughter loves you, Mr. Newman, so rest assured that I am not trying to come into middle of that. Victor: That's very wise of you, Tyler. Tyler: Okay. Well, with all due respect, Abby and I have already made plans for her birthday. Victor: That's very nice to hear. She speaks very highly of you... cares about you. Nice to know that you're taking good care of her. I expect no less, you know. Tyler: Thanks. Victor: You're new to her life. I'm Abby's father. So my wishes take precedence. Don't you agree, Noah? Noah: [Chuckles] I'm, uh -- I think that it's -- it's great that you're making time to see Abby on her birthday, Grandpa. Victor: Good. Tyler: Yeah. Abby's lucky to have a father who cares so much. Victor: Tyler, I heard what happened to you and your family -- that you lost your parents at an early age. I'm sorry about that. Tyler: I don't want, nor do I need, anyone's pity, so... Victor: And I'm not offering pity. I just want to let you know that I understand very well what that means, okay? But you have done very well for yourself, and I respect that a great deal. Just remember... family always comes first. So... Tyler: Wow. That looks expensive. I don't know. I personally think that gifts shouldn't be about money. They should come from the heart. Victor: I couldn't agree with you more. [SCENE_BREAK] Traci: Jack, I think maybe Abby already has plans. Abby: I love the idea of a family dinner. I do. But maybe we could do it another night? Jack: O-of -- of course. You're a grown woman. We -- not like we're planning a tea party for a little girl -- wow. Words don't mean the same thing after Delia died. Kyle: Hey, well, this -- this means something. All of us here together having fun -- this means something. Jack: Sure does. I am telling you -- having everyone under the same roof during this crisis... has meant the world to me. Abby: Well, I appreciate the thought of a birthday dinner. Jack: But a hovering uncle, no, huh? You know what? I'm still your boss. I am ordering you to take the rest of the day off and have the time of your life. Abby: I will take you up on that. Thank you, Uncle Jack. Jack: Happy birthday. Abby: Thank you. Thank you, Aunt Traci, for everything. Traci: Oh, sure, Sweetie. Your gift is on your bed. Abby: Thank you. Traci: Have fun! Abby: And thanks, Cuz, for the birthday goodies. Kyle: Yeah, yeah, yeah. I'll walk you out, okay? Jack: [Exhales deeply] Traci: [Sighs] [Chuckling] Oh, Jack. You weren't that bad. Jack: Yeah, it felt kind of bad. Traci: Look, we're all still reeling from the loss of Delia. It is perfectly natural that you would want the family to be together today. Jack: Oh, I wish it was just want. I need it. When you're all here, I feel stronger. With everything that's gone on lately, I... I don't know. I've been a little overwhelmed. Traci: I'm sure you have. Of course you have. Jack, you're carrying all of us -- your sisters, your brother, your niece, your children, single-handedly. Jack: Not exactly. Traci: [Scoffs] And you're running damage control while Victor is gutting Newman so that he can steal it right out from under you and Adam. Oh, my -- that man. [Sniffles] [Sighs] Jack. How are you, really? Jack: Today -- okay. It's not like I'm slipping. It's just, well, I'm -- I'm thankful to Neil. He dropped by at a couple very opportune times. Traci: Was it close? Did you -- Jack: I didn't use. But I will tell you -- without Neil's watchfulness, I'm not sure I'd be sober today. Traci: He's been such a good friend to you. Jack: Yeah, he has, which makes me feel all the worse about... the idea of using his son as a mole at Newman. Traci: Um, maybe that's a battle that you should give up on. Jack: I've given that some thought, but you know what? I can't stand a bully, and it makes me sick to my stomach watching Victor use Katherine's generosity to harm other people. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: Now that I'm free of Chancellor, I can -- I don't know -- be your partner in every sense of the word. Lily: In what kind of business? Cane: I don't know. Something I believe in. Something I'm passionate about. Lily: Yeah, passionate's good. Cane: I know whatever it'd have to be, it'd have to be something, you know, we could stay involved with the kids, 'cause I want to be involved parents. Lily: Yes. That is the top of my list, too. Cane: 'Cause I want to see the world through their eyes. Lily: [Chuckles] Well, we could become, like, um... travel writers, you know, where -- where it's kind of like "Eat, pray, love" but with the twins in tow. [Chuckles] Cane: Oh. They could be little ambassadors, spreading glue and glitter across the world. Lily: [Laughs] Cane: Charming everybody who doesn't have to clean up after them, of course. [Both laugh] Lily: Aww. You look so happy. Cane: 'Cause I am happy. I'm happy 'cause I'm thinking about all the possibilities. [SCENE_BREAK] Tyler: You know, Mr. Newman, I really do admire your accomplishments as a businessman. And, you know, the thing that makes them even more impressive is your commitment to family. Victor: Now, is that impression courtesy of Abby? Tyler: And Noah. Victor: Ah. Noah: I know how fortunate I am, Grandpa. And you offering me the job at the company -- that's -- Tyler: Yeah, he can't stop talking about how excited he is. Victor: That's so nice to hear. Abby: Dad! Victor: Well, look who's there. Abby: What's going on? Noah: Oh, things have gotten real interesting around here. Grandpa and Tyler both have surprises for you. Abby: Oh! Victor: Happy birthday. Abby: Thank you. Wow. I can't wait to see what this is. [Laughs] Victor: Let's open it up. Abby: Okay. Wow. "Abigail Newman -- Vice President of Lifestyles." Victor: You know that Lifestyles is Victoria's brainchild. You knew that, didn't you? It's about beauty, health, fitness -- perfect fit for you. Abby: But my job at Jabot -- Victor: Forget about your job at Jabot. You join Noah and me at Newman- Chancellor industries. Abby: I, uh -- Victor: A family empire. Abby: I don't know what to say. Victor: Just say yes. Abby: I love you, Dad. And I appreciate this very generous offer, but... I'm happy at Jabot. Besides, working for you can be...pretty intense. Victor: Well... let me just say that this is something new, you know? Newman- Chancellor is Katherine's legacy. I think she would like you to be part of it. Abby: Are you really using your recently deceased friend to lure me? Victor: Is it working? Abby: [Sighs, chuckles] Victor: No? Well, listen. I know this is all... coming rather fast -- caught you off-guard. You think about it, okay? Abby: I don't need to think about it, Dad. Victor: Mm. Abby: I am flattered. I mean, it is a huge compliment that you would want to work with me, but I need you to understand what I have at Jabot -- it's mine. And you have Victoria at the company and -- and Noah, too. Yeah. So, um... I love you, Dad. Victor: I love you, too. I respect your decision, okay? Abby: I want you to understand this is not about me picking Jack over you. This is about my work. I've worked hard, and I'm proud of my accomplishments. Victor: Yes, and you should be, and I respect it, all right? Abby: Are we good? Victor: We're good. Abby: Good. Okay. Victor: You have a good time. Abby: Thank you. Victor: All right? Tyler? Take good care of the young lady. Abby: You ready? Tyler: Yeah. Victor: And happy birthday. Noah: Happy birthday. Abby: Thanks. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Since we're no longer planning a birthday celebration, maybe we ought to go to that meeting. Kyle: Uh, with Boswick. Jack: Yeah. I'm gonna let Mrs. Martinez know about the change of plans. I'll be right back. Kyle: Okay, that, uh -- that genuinely freaked me out, Aunt Traci. Traci: Oh, Honey. You mean about your dad's addiction? Kyle: He's been handling everything so well, I-it -- [Sighs] It didn't even occur to me that he might be struggling right now. Traci: Oh, Kyle. Well, I-I-it's a tribute to Jack's strength and to his strength of character that he understands he can't do this alone, and he's willing to accept help. Kyle: Right. I guess. I guess we have Phyllis to thank for that. She's the one who even encouraged him to accept that he had a problem in the first place. It's got to be so hard for him without her. He's got to be... missing her, needing her. Traci: Kyle, I do not want you to worry about this. Jack has a wonderful support system. He's got great friends like Neil that he can lean on. Kyle: Right, but... [Scoffs] Is that really enough, with everything that Dad's had dumped on him lately? Traci: I know. I've been doing a little bit of that myself. I've been relying on him to help me through this mess of my personal life I've made. I better stop doing that so much. Kyle: Well, what can I do? Traci: Well, I-I think we all have to just sort of, you know, find ways to minimize the stress in your dad's life. Jack: Ready? Kyle: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Summer: Look, Fen said something about you and drugs. Courtney: Me? That's crazy. Summer: I thought the same exact thing with Fen in the beginning. Courtney: Okay, well, that's not at all the same thing, Summer. I'm not doing that. Summer: Well, why would Fen make up something like that about you? Courtney: I don't know! Maybe he got me mixed up with somebody else. Summer: He said that you were some dealer's best customer. Courtney: Okay, I don't know what he heard, but he doesn't know me. You do. Summer: Do I know you as well as I thought? Courtney: I mean, you're only my best friend. Summer: Courtney, I've never met your family. I've never even been over to your house before. Courtney: Okay -- Summer: You make up all these excuses, and I've always accepted that, but with all the stuff going on with Fen -- the way he hid things from me -- I'm starting to think that there's more going on with you than I know about. [SCENE_BREAK] Womack: What do I want from you, Kid? Well, I don't know. What have you got to offer? Fenmore: Well, I'm just saying I could've handled the situation in the cafeteria. Womack: Oh, you think so? Fenmore: Yeah! I didn't ask for your help. Uh, not that it wasn't appreciated, the way you had my back. Womack: Look. The cafeteria's a public place. There's guards all around. That's just a test. It's the out-of-the-way places you got to be careful about. Fenmore: Like where? Womack: Like the laundry, the shop -- places where you're on your own. Fenmore: Why are you telling me this, Womack? Womack: You never know when you might need a friend. [SCENE_BREAK] Warden: This is the prisoner who's interested in turning informant -- our star inmate. The killer ex-D.A. wants to cut a deal. Michael: Reduced time for Fenmore. Christine: We believe this inmate can shed light on some unsolved crimes that have been dogging the department. We'd like to get him to talk. Warden: I've got to go back to my office for a few minutes. If you're not comfortable being left alone with this prisoner -- Christine: I'm fine. Thank you. I have had enough of you insulting my intelligence and my husband's. Michael: I'm not insulting you or your husband. Christine: Paul figured out pretty quickly that you didn't kill Carmine, that your story didn't add up, and at first, he just assumed that you were covering for Lauren. Michael: And he was wrong. Christine: You lied for Fen, didn't you? Michael: Can we just get back to why you're here? Christine: You've given up your freedom, and now you're willing to risk your life by ratting out some prisoner? Michael: If it helps my son, I'll do it. Christine: It will do nothing. Fen is in prison on a drug charge... Michael: Christine -- Christine: ...Of which he is guilty, and you are stuck in here for 10 years for nothing! You've done it all for nothing! Michael: I'm not covering for Fenmore. Christine: Stop lying to me. Michael: Even if I did what you're suggesting, I could never expect understanding from you! You don't have kids! Christine: [Sighs] I'll tell you what I understand. Fen belongs in here, not you! [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: So, what do you say? We take a year off, take the kids around the world, hmm? Lily: [Chuckling] What? Are you serious? Cane: Of course I'm serious. We're talking about living a life with new possibilities, living without limitations. I mean, you think about it. Could you imagine the kids having more adventure, having a better education? Lily: Well, I mean, of course the kids would love it. Cane: And they come back to the states -- they're more well-rounded. They're eager to learn. Lily: I don't know. This sounds very ambitious. Cane: What's wrong with being ambitious? Tell me what's wrong with waking up every day, living life to the fullest, having fire in your belly? I mean, we can't expect the kids to want to live like that if we don't lead by example, can we? Why are you looking at me like that? Am I over the top? Am I sounding a little crazy here? Lily: No. I just don't know what's turning me on more -- the fact that you are such a loving, committed father or that you're so fired up... or that you're gorgeous and half-naked. Cane: Yeah? Lily: Mm-hmm. [Chuckles] We should get out of here. [Chuckles] Cane: I have a better idea. Lily: What -- [Chuckles] [Laughs] What are you doing? Cane: I'm exploring new possibilities. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: [Laughs] Are you sure my surprise isn't indoors? Tyler: Oh, come on. You can't be cold. Abby: Oh, I can. [Laughs] Where is this? Oh, my gosh. Tyler, this is for me? Tyler: Uh-huh. Abby: This is beautiful. Tyler: [Sighs] Abby: It's so thoughtful. [Laughs] Thank you. Tyler: Good. I was starting to feel a little pressure, gift-wise. Abby: How did you get this here? Tyler: Elves. Abby: What kind of elves? [Both laugh] Tyler: The kind you get for about 20 bucks an hour. Abby: Well, then, you spent too much money on those elves. Tyler: Oh, really? Says the woman who just turned down a vice presidency at her dad's new multi-national conglomerate, hmm? Abby: Oh. I did do that, didn't I? I hope I don't end up regretting that. Tyler: No, you were amazing. Your dad's clearly not a man who's used to hearing people tell him no. Abby: Mm. But I think he respects me for it. I think that he accepts that that's my choice. Tyler: We are talking about Victor Newman, right? Abby: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Noah: Well, even if you are disappointed by Abby's decision, you handled it with grace. Victor: Well, you know... I had a feeling it might be kind of difficult to get her away from Jabot. But... more important, I have my grandson working for me. Noah: And I am psyched -- getting to learn the business from you. But...for my birthday... executive vice president, please. Victor: [Laughs] Well, you work for it, you'll get it. Noah: Done. Victor: All right? Noah: All right. Victor: Okay. Noah: Hey. Jack: Hey, Noah. Kyle: How's it going, Noah? Noah: Couldn't be better. Kyle: Good to see you. Noah: You too. Victor: Well, look who's here. That, by the way, is the newest addition to my executive staff at Newman-Chancellor industries. Things are going exactly as planned. Jack: Ooh, careful making too many plans. You never know -- now you're trying to steal Abby from me? Victor: [Chuckles] Jack... I don't try. I do. Jack: It wasn't enough you got Newman back. Now you want to take Abby? Victor: My daughter. Jack: Just like you wanted to take my daughter, Summer? What are they -- acquisitions to you? Victor: What the hell would she gain at Jabot? Huh? Nothing. She belongs with my company. Jack: I cannot believe Abby did this without telling -- wait. She turned you down. [Laughs] She turned you down... in public. Boy, I'm sorry I got here so late. Victor: Then you would've had a chance to make an even bigger fool of yourself. Jack: Abby's no fool. She's a pretty smart girl. She knows what you do to the lives of your children. Victor: I enrich my children. Jack: Like Nicholas... who wants nothing to do with your so-called empire? Victor: You know, that empire, Jack -- I built that empire. You could never build it, nor could you ever hold on to it. Jack: How long do you think it's gonna take for Noah to figure out you're a megalomaniac? Now that Abby's turned you down, I got a couple suggestions where you might want to put that plaque. Victor: Are you now sinking so low as to use... schoolyard taunts? Huh? You should be lucky that I took Newman Enterprises off your hands. That way, you don't have to fight for it to get it back. Jack: The thought did cross my mind. But then I realized why should I retaliate? You're gonna destroy your empire all by yourself. Victor: You know, Jack... think long and hard... before you try to win it back. All that stress and pressure on you -- push you back into old habits. [SCENE_BREAK] Tyler: I'm serious. You were really something back there at the Athletic Club -- standing up to your dad like that, holding your ground, even after he put on that full-court press. Abby: Oh, even after he tried to use the memory of Katherine Chancellor? He thinks he's so slick. [Both chuckle] Tyler: Just when I thought that I couldn't love you any more. But you think he's really gonna give up that easily, though? Abby: I'm sorry. Go back? What did you just say? Tyler: Katherine Chancellor? Abby: No, before that. Tyler: Uh...full-court press? That part? Abby: Fine. If you don't want to talk about it, then neither do I. But what we can talk about is how cold it is out here. It's freezing. Tyler: Okay. What happened to the girl who loves this time of year? Abby: Well, that was before November turned into January when we weren't looking. Tyler: Okay. What was it you said? You were like, uh... you're all about the -- the nip in the air, huh -- being outdoors? Abby: Oh, when did I say that? Oh! Oh, I'm sorry. That's right. That was before I found out you were getting calls from your fiancée, Mariah. Tyler: Okay, ex-fiancée, all right? And I did not take those calls. Abby: I know. I'm -- I'm sorry. I'm not trying to ruin your surprise, 'cause I love it. I mean, it's so thoughtful. But I am so cold. [Laughs] Tyler: You want to go? Abby: Well, maybe we can think of a way to keep warm. Hmm? [SCENE_BREAK] Summer: Noah thought it was weird, too. Courtney: Noah? Summer: Courtney, we've never even seen your family before. Courtney: What was Noah asking about it -- about it being weird? Summer: Just how yesterday you took off really fast. I thought maybe it was because you knew that I'm uncomfortable with you dating my brother, but then Noah thought it was weird, too. Noah: Hey! Summer: Hey, Noah! Noah: Fancy seeing you two here. Summer: Um, I'm just gonna go. Okay. Noah: See ya. Why'd she take off? What'd I miss? Courtney: She was actually telling me that, um, you had questions about me. Noah: Yeah. Yeah. Well, I was, um -- I was concerned. Courtney: Okay. But if you have something to ask me, you can ask me. Noah: Okay. Sure. What's the deal with your family? Why can't I come to your house? Courtney: Look, I'm just... not totally comfortable with that yet...even if I do really like you. Noah: [Scoffs] Look, I-I like you, too, Courtney, but -- Courtney: I know, but... can you just trust me on this one and give me some time? Can you do that? Noah: Yeah. Yeah, sure. Courtney: Thanks. [SCENE_BREAK] Christine: Don't play the parent card with me. Michael: I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that. Christine: I don't have to have a child to see what's been happening with yours. Michael: What's that supposed to mean? Christine: Fen has been acting with impunity for a while, and now you are literally maneuvering it so he will get away with murder. Michael: Fenmore did not murder anyone. Christine: We both know you didn't kill Carmine. Michael: I'm looking for a deal that will put a lot of bad people behind bars! Christine: Going to prison forced you to turn your life around. Paying for your crimes -- it made you a better person. I know you believed that was gonna be true for Fen, that this was a wake-up call for him. Michael: While I was busy scaring him straight, Fenmore was innocent. He didn't push Jamie. Christine: No, but he harassed and bullied the kid to the point where he wanted to jump off the roof. That is the cold, hard truth. Blaming yourself and your problems with Lauren isn't gonna -- Michael: You don't know! Christine: Okay. And Paul didn't know, right? He thought he was doing the right thing, protecting Ricky. But I am telling you, at some point, your son has to take responsibility. Michael: My son... won't survive in here. I have to help him, Christine. Christine: And who's gonna help you? Michael: Please. Let me use Womack to get Fenmore's sentence reduced so I can get my kid out of here, so he can go back to rehab, so he can recover. Please -- Warden: I've thought about it. And I like Baldwin's plan. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Oh, gosh. Cane: [Breathing heavily] Lily: [Laughing] It's really hot! Cane: Oh! Uh... [Chuckles] Sorry. Lily: Hi. Cane: [Laughing] Hi. How you doing? Lily: Oh, my God! I thought you locked it! Cane: I thought I did! Lily: Are you kidding me right now? Cane: I locked the door! Lily: Oh, my God. [Both laugh] [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: The gall of that bastard, thinking he's in control of everything and everyone. Kyle: But you're not gonna fight him for Newman? Jack: Oh, no. That was a lie. Kyle: [Scoffs] Jack: No, I fully intend to pay Victor Newman back in kind. Kyle: How? Jack: Well, for right now, m thinking about planting a mole at Newman- Chancellor. I'm just trying to find the right person for the job. Kyle: What about me? [SCENE_BREAK] Tyler: You still cold? Abby: Mm. Afraid so. Tyler: Hmm. Well, then, I'm gonna have to heat things up. Abby: Mm-hmm. Mm. Getting a bit warmer. Tyler: Oh, just a bit, huh? Is that all? Abby: You know, I think I know exactly what will heat me up. Tyler: Oh, yeah? Abby: Mm-hmm. Hot...chocolate. Tyler: Are you kidding me? Abby: With whipped cream? [Chuckles] Tyler: All right. Hold up. I'm coming. [Cell phone clatters] Tyler: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Womack: Beat it. [Sighs] Fenmore: What are you in for? I don't see any of the other cons hassling you. Womack: Bad luck. And that's not always a wise thing to ask the other inmates. Fenmore: Well, I'm in for murder. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: I've seen this guy with my son. Let me try and get information from him. Warden: How's that going to happen when you're no longer in the general population? Michael: Well, maybe if I am -- Christine: No, if I put you back in there, it's as good as getting you killed. Besides, it's probably already common knowledge that you were the former D.A. I -- who's gonna open up to you, anyway? Michael: I will find a way. Christine: Look, Michael. I understand this is all about protecting your son. Let me keep working on trying to move Fen to a safer part of the prison. [Door closes] Warden: Womack's a hard case. We need to get something big on him. Michael: I'll do it. Just get me back in. Warden: That won't work. But Womack has taken your kid under his wing. Michael: You can't use my son. You cannot -- Warden: You can't get us what we need from Womack, but your son can. [NEXT_ON] Tyler: I got one more gift for you. It's shiny, sparkly, and it's one-of-a- kind. Victor: Your son will always be a Newman. You, on the other hand, will never be a Newman again. Kyle: Dad, come on. Jack: No, you're not gonna work for Victor Newman.