Jana flirts with Kevin at work and he takes a chance and asks her out. She agrees to go. Colleen sees them acting familiar and doesn't like it. When Jana is alone, she goes to the girl telling her about Kevin trying to kill her and how he is trying to make everyone think that he has changed. Jana has a change of heart and cancels the date. Colleen comes up to Kevin later and gloats right away about the canceled date. Kevin gets angry telling her that she has to learn to get over her feelings for him. "One day you are going to need forgiveness yourself Colleen." Jack shows up for work at the office. He has brought with him his briefcase which holds the paper cutout dolls that he got from Abby. He drapes the string of dolls over his desk and smiles. Nikki and Phyllis are not pleased. Nikki would have liked to have been told about this first, and she can't see how Jack is going to work with Phyllis. Gloria has an idea for a line of products for the woman who can't afford Jabot's main line. Jill likes the idea. Gloria wants to head it up but Jill says that she is way ahead of herself. "I have to talk to Ashley first." Carmen enters the club and sits alone. Gloria goes over to her and tells her that she shouldn't tie herself down too much at Newman as she might be needed at Jabot. Jack and Brad meet in the Newman hallway and Jack tells how he works for NVP now. Brad finds it funny the both of them in Newman again like it was years ago. Jack say that he is there because sometimes the mighty need help!
Gloria: Good morning, Jack! Jack: Right back at you, stepmommy. Gloria: (Chuckles) well, looks like both of us woke up on the right side of the bed today. Jack: I sure did. What's your excuse? Gloria: I have a fabulous idea for Jabot. Jack: I'm sure they'll love it, but I don't want to be late for the first day of my new job. Gloria: What? Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! New job? Jack: If you need to reach me today, you can call the Newman Towers switchboard. They will happily direct you to my new office. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: Jill, good morning! Jill: Good morning, Bradley. You're all alone? Brad: Just came in to grab a quick bite. Jill: Hmm. Where's your bride? Brad: Across town in a meeting. Jill: You particularly happy about something. Brad: You haven't heard the news? Jill: What news? Brad: You're looking at the newest member of the Newman board of directors. Jill: Well, what do you know! Congratulations. Brad: Thank you. Would you like some coffee? Jill: I would, but I'm meeting somebody. Brad: Okay, well, have a good morning. Jill: Bye. [SCENE_BREAK] (Cell phone ringing) J.T.: Hey. Colleen: Hey, J.T., it's me. Where'd you go? J.T.: I'm at the club. Paul and I had an early meeting. Colleen: All right, well, look, I need a favor. J.T.: Mm-hmm, what's that? Colleen: Well, my computer is still not working. And I know that you really don't want me to borrow yours, but it's really important. J.T.: Life or death, huh? Colleen: I have to register for classes. So can you please give me your password so I can log on? Colleen: J.T.? Did you hear me? [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Here you go, big brother. Michael: Thanks. Kevin: What are you doing? Michael: Logging in my hours. Kevin: Aha. Important stuff? Michael: Yep. If I wanna keep living the high life. Jana: Uh, Kevin, may I see you for a minute? Kevin: Yeah. Excuse me. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: I forgot to tell you on the drive in. I'm gonna be here late tonight. Victor: Some new lover you haven't told me about? Nikki: Oh, dozens and dozens. I can't train them to do what you do. No, Phyllis and I have a lot to go over. We're gonna talk about the, uh, tie-in with N.V.P. and Jabot. Victor: That's no longer necessary. Nikki: Well, darling, it is. Unless you know of a robot who can do the work for us. Victor: I have a live human being. Nikki: Really? Who? Victor: Jack Abbott. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: So as you know, Dru started her European promotional tour today. Phyllis: That's right, for Beauty of Nature. Sharon: Yeah. Um, apparently, she had set up a meeting with the ad agency weeks ago-- Phyllis: I figured she'd reschedule that. Sharon: I offered to fill in for her. Phyllis: Oh, well, thanks for telling me. Sharon: Not a problem. Phyllis: All right. Sharon: Don't look so surprised. Nick: Excuse me? Sharon: You looked like you were holding your breath. Expecting Phyllis and me to get into some kind of a cat fight or something. Nick: You were surprisingly civil. Sharon: Well, your former mistress and had a little chat yesterday. Nick: Do I dare ask what about? Sharon: We've decided to call a truce. Nick: That's great, Sharon. Sharon: Well, it's the only way to keep things running smoothly around here. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Victor, what have you done? Victor: Jack is gonna take over my responsibility at N.V.P. Nikki: Please, tell me you're joking. Victor: No, I just wanted to help. Nikki: The least you could've done was discuss this with me. Victor: Oh, sweetheart, I thought you'd be all right with this. Nikki: No, I'm not all right with this. Victor: But you had approved of hiring Jack. Nikki: That was before Phyllis came back. Victor: I just wanted some more time for you and me, that's all. Nikki: Victor... Victor: What? Nikki: I know you meant well. Victor: Well, just give this a month or two and then, you know, you'll thank me. Nikki: No, no, no, you've got to tell Jack that you've reconsidered. Victor: Well, I can't do that. Nikki: Why not? Thank you! [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: "Jack, welcome to the N.V.P. Team. Hope you'll be happy here. Victor." [SCENE_BREAK] Jana: Sorry, I should've waited until you finished with that customer. Kevin: Oh, that's just my brother. Jana: Really? Kevin: Uh-huh. Jana: I see the resemblance. Kevin: Yeah? Jana: Yeah, you're cuter, though. Kevin: What was it you needed, Jana? Jana: Um, actually, we're running low on large to-go cups. Kevin: Ah, there are cases of them on the left side of the walk-in freezer. Jana: Oh, didn't know that. Kevin: Well, you're new. How could you? Uh, which reminds me, I have a paycheck for you. Jana: Oh, lovely. Kevin: Yeah. I, uh, I know it's not a lot. But, um, one of our girls is quitting, so if you want a few more hours... Jana: Oh, yeah, sure. Just as long as you're working the same shift. Kevin: You're not working tomorrow night, are you? Jana: No. Kevin: Wanna go out? Jana: Okay, it's a date. Kevin: Cool. Kevin: Uh, what do you need, bro? Michael: A bottle of water. Those were some pretty smooth moves. Kevin: What? Michael: The girl you were talking with. Kevin: Ah, Jana. Michael: Jana. Kevin: Yeah. You know, normally, I wouldn't have the nerve. But she gave me this look. Michael: She was flirting with you. Kevin: Weird. A girl like that could have her pick of guys, you know? Michael: Is it possible there's some freakish recessive Fisher gene for charm at work? Kevin: Yeah, right. I about fell over. Michael: You are quite the catch. And I'm proud of you. You saw an opportunity-- and you went for it. Kevin: Yeah, I did, didn't I? Michael: Hmm. it hit you hard. Kevin: True. But Mac's gone. Jana's here. I can't live in the past. Michael: So much for the grieving process. I'm glad to see you putting yourself back out there. Kevin: Well, it's not like anyone's gonna replace Mackenzie. Michael: Oh, look, Kevin, you deserve to have some fun. Kevin: Yeah, I intend to. Besides, Jana's great. I've liked her since she showed up. And she made asking her out just so easy, you know? Michael: That's the way it should be. Kevin: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: Hey, you didn't have to rush home. J.T.: You said it was important. Colleen: Look, I just don't understand why I can't use your laptop. J.T.: I told you why. Colleen: I know, but since you're here, you could watch me, make sure I don't see anything I'm not supposed to see. J.T.: Not gonna happen, so forget it, all right? Colleen: Fine, be that way. J.T.: Wouldn't you rather have your own computer up and running anyway? What? Colleen: Well, you obviously don't want me looking over your shoulder. So I'm gonna go to the coffeehouse. See you later. J.T.: That sounds like a plan. Are you kidding me right now? Jana: You know, Colleen, you're one of my favorite customers. Colleen: Me? Why? Jana: Well, because you ordered regular coffee-- no soy, no caramel, no half- caf with a twist-- just pick up a pot and pour. It's heaven. Colleen: Oh, I know what you mean. See, I'm a waitress, too. And I am so sick of foaming milk, I could scream. I know. Thanks. Kevin: Hey, Jana, why don't you, uh, take a break? Jana: I just had one. Kevin: So? Take another one. I'll cover for you. Jana: No, thank you. I don't want people thinking that you're playing favorites. Kevin: Even if I am? Jana: You're sweet. You've got something there. Kevin: You see, I was in the back. I must've bumped into something. [SCENE_BREAK] (Cell phone ringing) Michael: Michael Baldwin. Phyllis: Hey, it's me. Michael: Hey, you. What's up? Phyllis: Uh, just working. Michael: Did you get the results of your A.F.P. test back yet? Phyllis: Yes, I did. They're negative. Michael: Oh. You must be relieved. Phyllis: Yeah, uh, listen, the reason I'm calling-- I know that Lauren's doing her amniocentesis today. And I just wanted to wish you luck. Michael: Thanks, I appreciate that. Phyllis: I know you're scared. Michael: I just want good results, so we can relax for the rest of this pregnancy. Phyllis: I hear ya. Michael: Hey, look, later, gorgeous. Thanks for thinking of us. Kevin: What was that about? Is there a problem with the baby? [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Oh, good morning, and thank you! Jill: Good morning. So... why did you wanna meet with me? Gloria: All right... I know that sales are way down at Jabot. Jill: Unfortunately, on my watch. Gloria: No, no, no, no, no. We've taken a lot of hits, Jill. But nobody blames you--nobody. But I think I have the solution. Jill: Oh, really? Gloria: Yes. The Ashley line was originally designed to be more affordable. Jill: Originally, yes. But for a number of reasons-- Gloria: It wasn't marketed that way. I think it's time for a true discount line. Not anything cheap that's going to end up in the close-out bins. All the class, all the elegance of Jabot, but something sporty to appeal to the woman on the go. Jill: You mean, using a totally different branding than our high-end line? Gloria: Yes. Yes. Call it--call it J.C., instead of Jabot Cosmetics. Jill: That's interesting. Gloria: Yes. You were a manicurist once, right? Jill: Yes, why? Gloria: And you probably would've liked to have used a Jabot fragrance, but you couldn't afford it, right? And neither could I-- not when I was trying to put food on the table. Jill: I'm impressed. You've obviously thought a lot about this. Gloria: Yes, I have. Top designers are now working with discount retailers. Jill: And making fortunes. Gloria: Yes, yes, yes! So you like the idea? You're not just humoring me, right? Jill: I think it's inspired. I do. Gloria: Oh, thank you. That is why I am so glad you're in charge. If I'd run this by Jack, he would've said, "you're stupid," or something. Jill: I wish that you two could learn to coexist. Gloria: Oh, okay, in all fairness, I think we're making a little bit of progress. Jill: Well, I know he's been in a foul mood ever since he was fired from Chancellor. Gloria: Don't you worry about that, 'cause he's already got himself a new job. Jill: What? Already? Where? Gloria: Newman Enterprises. Jill: What?! Brad's is on the board over there and now Jack's working there? What, has the whole world gone wacko? Gloria: Personally, I couldn't be happier. Now he's somebody else's problem. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Making yourself at home, I see. Jack: Any reason I shouldn't? Nikki: Oh, yeah, lots of them. Mainly, you working here is a terrible idea. Jack: This was your hubby's idea, not mine. Nikki: I thought we were friends. Jack: We are friends. Nikki: No, evidently not. For you to do this behind my back-- Jack: Nikki, calm down. Nikki: No, don't tell me to calm down! Jack: I had no idea you had an issue with my working here. We talked about this once. Nikki: Yeah, that was before Phyllis came back to N.V.P. Jack: Oh, so that's what this is all about. Nikki: I don't know how you think you can have a productive working relationship. You can't even be in same room. Jack, we are two professional adults. Jack: And this is a great opportunity for me. Nikki: Oh, I see. Well, you know, being professional I would appreciate it if you would refer to Victor as "Victor," not "my hubby." You working for Victornot one of your lifelong dreams. Jack: This is about N.V.P. This is about starting a new company. This is about my own personal stamp on it. Nikki: Oh, please! You hated the idea of the spas. We came to you first at Jabot. You turned us down flat. Jack: That was a different situation. Nikki: Jack, please... just tell Victor that you changed your mind. Jack: We already agreed. Nikki: Can you just do it for me? Just do it for old times sake. Please. Jack: Nikki, I'd do almost anything for you, not this. Nikki: Why? Of all the people in the world, why would you choose to work for a man that you loathe? Jack: Let's just say, when the mustache offered the carrot, I realized I'd be a fool to turn it down. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: Good morning, Victor. Victor: I assume you and Victoria were celebrating your victory last night? Brad: Victory that wouldn't have happened without your support. Victor: Yes. I need to discuss something with Phyllis. And then I need to mention something to you. Phyllis: Right, oh, thanks, Carolyn. Nikki will be thrilled! Thanks. Hi. Can I do something for you gentlemen? Victor: I have some news for you. I hired Jack to take over for me at N.V.P. Phyllis: Is that a joke? Victor: Mnh-mnh. Phyllis: Wait, you're serious? Victor: He will oversee the project. Well, and since Jack has no longer any ties to Chancellor Industries or Jabot-- Phyllis: Okay, um--um, this is unbelievable. Victor: Jack is a very smart businessman. He will fit in perfectly. Nikki: I was just coming to tell you about this. Phyllis: Victor, with all due respect, this doesn't make any sense. Victor: It makes perfect sense. And I want the three of you to get along. I will see you soon. Brad: I had no idea you were thinking of hiring Jack for N.V.P. Victor: Everyone seems surprised. Brad: Well, the two of you aren't exactly chums. Victor: Bradley, let bygones be bygones. Now, in more important matters, I am looking forward to reading your report on Granville Global. Brad: You'll have it by the end of the day. Victor: Perfect. You have a nice day. Phyllis: Did you know Victor was gonna do this? Nikki: He sprung it on me, too. Phyllis: Nikki, he couldn't have thought this through. This is nuts! I mean, given my personal situation with Jack? Nikki: Lately, he has just had this need to reach out to people he's wronged. God knows Jack is at the top of that list. Phyllis: Still... Nikki: It started the night of the carjacking. Phyllis: What, you mean, how close he came to losing you? Nikki: I just wish he'd... Phyllis: Wish he'd, what? Nikki: I don't know. Go out and buy a fancy sports car or something instead of trying to erase 30 years of backstabbing Jack. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: (Whistling) Sharon: Jack! What are you doing wandering the halls here in enemy territory? Jack: Oh, not any longer. I work here now. Sharon: Doing what? Jack: I'm helping head up N.V.P. Sharon: Do tell. Jack: Well, congratulations, you're the first person I've told this to who didn't look shocked. Sharon: Oh, it takes a lot to shock me these days. Jack: Yeah. Brad: Good morning, people. Sharon: Brad. Brad: Sharon. Sharon: Excuse me. Brad: Well, Jacko, is this strange or what? Jack: What, both of us working here again? Yes, it's not without irony. Brad: I believe last time we were at Newman Enterprises together, Victor was throwing us out, swearing revenge. Jack: And now he's hired us back again. Brad: Yeah, I guess the old guy's had an epiphany of some kind. Jack: Could be. I guess even the high and mighty need a little help now and then. [SCENE_BREAK] Jana: You said you're a waitress, too? Where do you work? Colleen: At the Genoa City Athletic Club. Jana: How are the tips there? Colleen: Not bad. What about here? Jana: You know, mostly kids. Not exactly big tippers. Colleen: So, um... listen, I saw you talking to Kevin earlier. Jana: Oh, yeah, coolest boss I've ever worked for. Colleen: Yeah, you guys looked pretty friendly. Jana: He's really nice. Do you know him? Colleen: Um, yeah, I guess you could say that. Uh, look, the thing is, he tried to kill me a few years ago. Jana: No way. Colleen: No, it's true, okay? The guy's crazy. Especially when it comes to women who don't do what he wants. Jana: That doesn't sound like the Kevin I know. Colleen: Look, I'm not saying that he's done anything recently, all right? Not that I know of. But he has everybody convinced that he's changed. Jana: But not you? Colleen: I could never forget what he did to me. Jana: So... are you saying that I shouldn't go out with him then? Colleen: Kevin asked you out? Jana: Yes. Colleen: Oh, look, if, you know, if you wanna go out with Kevin, that's your business. But I'm just saying, just be careful, okay? Jana: Yeah, sure. Colleen: Jana, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to freak you out. It's just... I felt like it was my responsibility to let you know. Jana: Yeah. Colleen: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Why didn't you tell me sooner? Michael: There's nothing you could've done. Kevin: How many times have I dumped my problems on you? Michael: We're not even sure there is a problem. Kevin: Right, you know, this--this could be nothing. What are you thinking about? Michael: Mmm. From the moment Lauren told me she was pregnant... I swore that I would do anything to make sure this baby felt loved and cared for. I swore that I would protect it. Kind of a spiritual thing. It probably sounds crazy coming from someone like me, huh? Kevin: No. You and this baby are already connected, Mike. Michael: Who would think that I could love another human being this much? Wild, huh? Kevin: You're gonna be a great dad. Which is more than you or I had. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: So I thought, who better to spearhead the new product line campaign than me-- since I came up with the idea. Jill: You? Gloria: Yes, Jill! I will work day and night if that's what it takes. Jill: Gloria, slow down. Gloria: Why? Why? What's wrong? Jill: Because you don't know what a huge undertaking this is. Gloria: And with John away, I have plenty of time. Jill: Unfortunately, you have absolutely no experience. Gloria: Don't you worry about that. Because I'm gonna put together a team that I can really rely on to help me. Jill: That's all well and good, but we're just getting ahead of ourselves here. Gloria: I'm ready for this, Jill. Because I have learned so much at Jabot. Jill: I know you have. Gloria: I need this. I need this chance to prove myself. Jill: You're jumping the gun. I've gotta run all this by Ashley first. But. I think it's too good an idea to pass up. Carmen: Ladies. Jill: Oh, hello. Gloria: Good morning, Carmen. Jill: Let's just hope that Ashley agrees with you. Gloria: Of course, she will. She's a smart businesswoman. And smart business people don't let anything stand between them and huge profits. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: (Whistling) well, I was wondering when we were gonna see each other. Nick: What are you doing here? Jack: I was getting something to drink. Nick: No, I mean, what are you doing at Newman? Jack: Get used to it, kid. We're gonna see a lot of each other from now on. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: You could open a window I looked over the copies of your ad ideas. They look pretty good. Phyllis: Thank you. Shall I ship it to the agency? Nikki: Well... we're gonna have to run it by Jack first. Phyllis: Oh, this is insane. Insane! I have to look to Jack to approve everything now? Nikki: I don't like it any better than you do. Phyllis: Well, I have to be honest with you, even if Jack and I were still together-- Nikki, he's not the right guy to be in charge. Nikki: All right, let's just pray that he is as committed as he claims to be. Because Jack is here to stay. And there's not a damn thing we can do about it. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Well, I heard the rumors. I just didn't believe them. Jack: Oh, believe it. I'm part of the N.V.P. team now. Nick: All right, look, we are not gonna be involved on a day-to-day basis directly. But, uh, we're bound to run into each other. Jack: That bother you? Nick: Not really. Sharon, Phyllis and I are doing our best to put our differences behind us so... Jack: Same here, Nick. Nick: Okay. Then what happened with Phyllis and me... Jack: Ancient history. I'm moving on now. Nick: I'm glad to hear it. Jack: If I didn't feel that way, I wouldn't be here. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Hey, Jana, so... I was thinking about tomorrow night. Do you like Italian food? Chinese? Jana: Um, both, actually. But, Kevin, there's something-- Kevin: Cool, 'cause I was thinking we could get dinner and maybe catch a movie or check out this jazz club... Jana: Kevin, please, let me finish. Kevin: Sorry, sorry, go ahead. Jana: I won't be able to go. Kevin: Oh. Jana: Yeah, actually, um... something just came up. Kevin: Hey, it's okay. Jana: You're not angry? Kevin: No, no, stuff happens. Uh, so, no sweat. But, um, there, uh, there's some people at the counter who are waiting to order. Jana: Well, thank you for being so understanding. Kevin: Yeah, yeah. Colleen: It's too bad she had to cancel. Kevin: Wouldn't have anything to do with you now, would it? Colleen: I just had to tell her the truth. Kevin: The truth? Colleen: About you and what you did to me. Kevin: How much did you say, Colleen? Colleen: Kevin, I had to let her know what she was getting herself into. Kevin: Why did you do that? Colleen: Because she seems like a nice person. And you're not. Kevin: How about you, Colleen? Are you a nice person? Compassionate? Forgiving? Or do you get off on being vindictive. Colleen: Okay, let's talk honestly. If I had done what you did to me, how forgiving would you be, Kevin? Sorry? Kevin: Yeah, I'd hate you. Colleen: Right. Kevin: But, if I saw that you were trying to change and succeeding, I would back off. Colleen: That's a lie. Kevin: All right, fine, maybe--maybe you're right. Maybe I wouldn't. I would go on... just trying to make your life hell. But would it make me feel better? Does it make you feel any better, Colleen? Colleen: Actually, it does. And you know what, Kevin? I did that girl a huge favor. Kevin: No, you didn't, Colleen. You don't even know her. This is about you getting revenge. So, you win, okay? You've hurt me. In a way, it makes you just as sick as I was back then. Colleen: Oh, unh-unh, I will never try and kill someone. Kevin: Okay, fine, so you weren't trying to kill someone. But you'll go around making their lives miserable. Is it really all that different? Colleen: Come on! Who are you? Dr. Phil? Kevin: I'm being serious. You're in love with J.T. I have no one. Guess in your mind that's the way it oughta be, right? Colleen: You earned that, Kevin. Kevin: And you're playing God, Colleen. So go ahead. Knock yourself out. Because one day, you're gonna need somebody to forgive you. And then you're gonna know how it feels. Colleen: Some things will never be forgiven. Kevin: Well, then, you know, I take it back. You're not playing God. You're playing the devil. Colleen: Well, if that's the case, I learned it from you. [SCENE_BREAK] Carmen: Hello, Mrs. Abbott. Gloria: Carmen. And please, don't be so formal. Call me Gloria. Carmen: Join me? Gloria: Yes, for a second. So I hear you're over at Newman's N.V.P. division now. Carmen: You heard right. Gloria: Can't get enough of the midwest, huh? Carmen: It's a welcome change from the madness of New York. Gloria: I bet. I bet. But you aren't under contract over there, are you? Carmen: No, no, I'm still freelance. Why? Gloria: Good. Good. Keep your schedule flexible. Carmen: Any special reason? Gloria: Mm-hmm. Jabot's planning to mass market a new line of less expensive products. Carmen: Sounds interesting. Gloria: Yeah, I think so. It's still in the planning stages, but when we get the green light, we're going to need someone with your skills to help promote it. (Cell phone ringing) Carmen: Excuse me while I take this? Gloria: Absolutely. I'll get back to you when I have more information. Carmen: Carmen Mesta. Jack: Well, hi there, beautiful lady. Carmen: Jack? Jack: That's me. You free tonight? Carmen: I might be. What's the occasion? Jack: Well, I was hoping you would help me celebrate my brand-new job. Carmen: Yeah, I heard. Jack: You still haven't answered me. Carmen: Yes, I would love to have dinner with you this evening. Jack: I'll be in touch with time and details. Carmen: I look forward to it. Jack: Great. Jack: Hey there! Victor: Hello, Jack. How'd you get those? Jack: Uh, Abby gave those to me. Victor: Did she tell you that I helped her make them? Jack: No kidding! Victor: Yeah. Jack: Well, that had to be enjoyable. Victor: I just love spending time with that girl. She is just--just the sweetest. Jack: Yeah, she sure is. Hey, thank you very much for the gift basket and making me feel so welcome. Victor: You're quite welcome. So you're settling in? Jack: Yes, feels like home. I think there are exciting times ahead for all of us. Victor: Yes, yes, yes, yes. Victor: Mmm. I'll have my assistant put together the rest of the materials that you will need to bring yourself up to date in regard to N.V.P. Jack: Thank you. That's great. Victor: Anything else? Jack: I would like to have a meeting later today of the key people involved with N.V.P./Jabot tie-in. Victor: Great idea. I will have Nikki arrange it immediately. Jack: I want you to know I'm gonna hit the ground running here, Victor. Victor: Jack, I like to hear that. Anything else? Jack: I just wanna take some of the pressure off of Nikki. Victor: I certainly hope you and Phyllis will be able to do that. That way I can finally spend some more time with my wonderful wife. Jack: Thank you, Victor. Victor: You have a blessed day. Phyllis: What was that? Jack: What was what? Phyllis: That... love fest between you and Victor. Jack: Relationships change, Phyllis. I would think you, of all people, would know that. Phyllis: I don't get you, Jack. I really don't. Jack: There's nothing to get. I wanted a job. Victor gave me a job. It's not like I'm working right next to him. Phyllis: Oh, come on, Jack! You've always viewed Victor as Darth Vader. Suddenly you've gone to the dark side? Jack: I repeat, things change. Phyllis: I don't believe you. What are you really doing here? [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: And the best part? This will really secure our futures. My success is your success-- you, Michael, the grandbaby, everybody! Kevin: That is such bull, Mom. Gloria: What do you mean? Kevin: All this talk about securing our futures... admit it, you're only out for yourself, just like you've always been. Gloria: That's not true, Kevin. Kevin: Why do you think I suffered so much as a kid? Why do you think I had such a rotten childhood? Gloria: All right, listen, have you been thinking about your father? Is that why you're bringing all this stuff up? Kevin: No. Tom Fisher can rot in hell for all I care. Gloria: All right, then what in the world are you talking about? Kevin: Did you know there's a chance there might be something wrong with Michael and Lauren's baby? Gloria: Yes, I know that. Kevin: Yeah. I spoke with mike earlier. And, uh, God, he loves that kid. He loves that kid so much. He was saying that there wasn't anything--anything he wouldn't do to protect it. That's how parents should feel, Mom. Gloria: I get it. I get it. I will never forgive myself for not being stronger then. And for not standing up to Tom when he abused you. Kevin: Blah, blah, blah. I've heard all that before. Gloria: And I mean it. But all I can do is try to make it up to you now. Kevin: Well, you know... I mean, that's really not the point. God knows I've done some terrible things, you know? The difference is, though, Mom, I take responsibility for my actions. Gloria: Why are you saying these hateful things to me? Kevin: Because, uh, because it makes me sick. You find this great man to marry. You know, you get this great job, designer clothes. You have your picture in the society page. And you wanna pretend like what happened 20 years ago was like some bad dream or something. Well, you know what? That's--I mean, that's great. That's great. I wish-- I wish I could do it, too. But the problem for me, Mom, is that I can't. You see, people won't let me forget. Gloria: We cannot live in the past, Kevin. You have done so well. You own your own business. Kevin: Mom, please, Mom, just shut up! Shut up! [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: Fix it? J.T.: Yep. Colleen: Thanks. J.T.: Now you can stop asking to use mine. Colleen: Why are you acting like a jerk? J.T.: What? I just did you a favor. You're calling me a jerk? That's real nice. Colleen: You know, it's your attitude. J.T.: What's wrong with my attitude? Colleen: You're acting like it's a sin for me to touch this laptop, okay, J.T.? Come on, what's going on? J.T.: Are you alright? Colleen: Let's not. J.T.: What? You really wanna argue about this right now? Colleen: No, I wanna know why you're being so weird about your laptop, J.T. Do you not trust me? J.T.: No. No, that's not it. Colleen: Then what? Have I been getting on your nerves lately and this is just your way to let me know that you're sorry I moved in? J.T.: You are overreacting! Colleen: Am I really? J.T.: Yeah, you are. I told you before, I don't want you to use my computer. Colleen: Yes, because you don't want me to stumble on something top secret. J.T.: Is it a crime to want a little privacy? My life-- my work is on that thing. Colleen: J.T., you don't work for the CIA. J.T.: Still, if anything gets lost or messed up, I'm screwed. Colleen: Wow. You're getting awfully upset for a guy who's usually mellow. (Telephone ringing) J.T.: Hello. Brad: J.T., this is Brad Carlton. J.T.: What can I do for you, Mr. Carlton? Brad: I understand you helped my daughter move the rest of her things out the other night. J.T.: So? Brad: Apparently, you convinced her to make your living arrangements permanent. J.T.: I didn't have to convince her of anything. She has a mind of her own. But, yeah, she wants to be here just as much as I want her here. Brad: Is my daughter there? I wanna talk to her. J.T.: Yeah, she's standing right here. And, uh, don't worry about Colleen. I'm looking out for her. Colleen: Hi. Brad: Hi, Sweetheart. Colleen: What's going on, Dad? Brad: I haven't talked to you in awhile. I missed you. Colleen: Oh. Brad: You doing anything special today? Colleen: Um, just kicking it at home. Brad: Your home is with me, Colleen. Colleen: Daddy, I know that you want me to move back. But this is my decision. But, hey, um, J.T. and I were kind of in the middle of something so... Brad: Sure. Colleen: Can we talk later? Brad: Yeah, fine. Colleen: Okay. J.T.: Does he ever give up? Colleen: Actually, I'm glad that he called. J.T.: Why? It sounded like he was trying to pressure you to move back home. Colleen: Well... now I know that even though we were totally annoying each other, you still want me around. And I was really beginning to wonder. J.T.: You know how I am. I don't like people touching my stuff. Colleen: Are you sure that's it? J.T.: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Well, no wonder you're so angry! How dare she! How dare Colleen say anything to that girl to keep her from going out with you! Kevin: She refuses to let it go. It's like the only reason she moved back to Genoa City is to make my life miserable. Gloria: I think I could strangle that little bitch. Kevin: You know, every time I think she's backed off, something like this happens. Gloria: I know. You know what? It isn't fair. And I have half a mind to tell her myself. Kevin: No, no, stay out of it. The last thing I need is my mom defending me. Gloria: All right, all right. Kevin: This is so unfair, you know? It's like she's trying to ruin things for me! Gloria: Hey, hey, hey... I am sorry. Kevin: You know what? I'm not gonna take this anymore. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: So I assume you heard that Jack got hired at N.V.P. Nick: Yeah, I just ran into him a little while ago. Sharon: That must've gone pretty well. No black eye. Nick: We came to an understanding-- just like you and Phyllis. Sharon: Oh. Whose idea was that? Nick: Mine. But Jack was totally cool with it. Sharon: Well, I wonder if the same could happen for Phyllis and Jack. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: I look forward to talking with you, thanks. That was the "Chronicle." They wanna do an interview with me for the Sunday business section. Phyllis: Good, they owe you. Jack: I'll say they do. Phyllis: It still blows me away-- this sudden enthusiasm for the wellness spas. Jack: I was never against the wellness spas, per se. I thought they were a bad fit for both. Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Well, I hope you're sincere. Because Nikki and I have put our blood and sweat into N.V.P. Jack: And you've done a remarkable job. Phyllis: You really feel that way? Jack: I absolutely feel that way. And I think I can contribute a great deal more. Phyllis: Interesting. Even with working with me everyday? Jack: Let's just look at this as a fresh new start. Phyllis: A fresh new start? Jack: Despite our differences, I still have a great deal of respect for you. You're smart. You're creative. And you're brimming with enthusiasm. Phyllis: You're being very mature about this. Jack: Hey, we're both adults, right? Phyllis: Yes, we are. It's ironic-- creating a company that tore us apart. Jack: Again, ancient history. Phyllis: Well, you know what, Jack? I'm really excited. Because I always thought we could achieve great things together. Jack: Now you can prove you were right. Phyllis: I hope so. I hope with all of my heart... that this works out. [NEXT_ON] Lauren: Ooh! Michael: What? What is it? Lauren: Just a little cramp. Phyllis: How do you feel about my son now? Neil: It's funny you should ask that. I've been thinking a lot about that lately. Colleen: Kevin, there is something wrong with you. Kevin: Just shut up!