Nick and Sharon make the most of their time in Japan while their flight is delayed. Cane meets Jill for lunch. Genevieve pays Victor a visit in his office at Newman Enterprises. Eden warns Daniel about Daisy and falling for her sob story. Genevieve cannot believe her ears when Victor tells her that they have gained control of the Mitsukoshi contact. Sharon urges Nick to stay positive about things. Avery keeps Phyllis company while Nick is with Sharon in Japan. Sharon makes a list of all the people who hates them being together. Ricky pays Phyllis and Avery a visit and gives them an update on Daisy. Eden calls Daisy a "loser" and it will eventually catch up with her. At Crimson Lights, Genevieve enjoys a cup of coffee and reads a newspaper article about a Japan exec who bribed a top official and was arrested. Genevieve realizes that Cane was trying to protect her from being arrested. Cane and Jill discuss Genevieve and how Cane reached out to help her while in Japan. Jill gets a phone call and leaves the table. Victor tells Jill that he wants to know what happened while she was in Japan. Nick orders Sharon to put away the computer and he brings out the Rubik's cube. Daniel pays Phyllis a visit. Daniel fears that the judge will not grant him custody of Lucy. Ricky comes to see Daisy and lets her know that Phyllis and Avery are coming after her. Nick and Sharon bet on who can solve the Rubik's cube the fastest. Avery and Phyllis try to boost Daniel's morale concerning getting custody of Lucy. Phyllis tells Daniel about their life with their father who never put them first. Genevieve apologizes to Cane for not believing him while they were in Japan. Victor confronts Jill about the picture she took of him and Genevieve in Japan. Victor tells Jill that she didn't know what he was up to while he was in Japan with Genevieve. Victor also lets Jill know that Newman Enterprises gained control over the Mitsukoshi contract. Cane is just about to fall for Genevieve's line when he receives a text about the Japanese official being arrested for bribery and he knows that Genevieve would not ever have apologized if it hadn't been for this article. Ricky and Daisy bond over their sad, sad childhoods while Eden listens from outside the door. Daisy and Ricky kiss. Nick learns that their flight is ready for takeoff. Genevieve asks Victor what will he give her for Beauty of Nature.
Avery: I'll see you and Daniel at the courthouse tomorrow. This will turn out the way we want it to. Phyllis: Well, it's got to, right? (Cell phone rings) Phyllis: Hey, Nick. Are--are you boarding? Nick: I wish I was. They, um, they canceled our flight. Sharon: (Mouthing words) Nick: (Whispers) Sure. Phyllis: Oh. Equipment failure. Wow. That--that's tough. What are the odds? Nick: (Normal voice) Yeah. Uh, there's one more flight out tonight. We're wait-listed for it. Phyllis: Yeah, you and, uh, a-a few million other people, is my guess, right? Nick: I know you wanted me there for Daniel's hearing, and I really wanted to be there, too. Phyllis: You--you don't have to convince me. (Laughs) I-I know--I know you did. It's fine. I'm fine. Nick: I'll see you when I get back, okay? First thing. Phyllis: All right, thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Daisy, us being a family, that-- that--that isn't gonna happen. Daisy: It could, if you'd just try... for Lucy. Daniel: I'm gonna be there for my daughter. Daisy: Right, because every kid needs two parents who love her, and if we're living together-- Daniel: Oh, my God, it--it's amazing. You just gloss over that I'm trying to get my parental rights back to keep Lucy safe from you. Daisy: (Sighs) Come back to my place with me. See how well Lucy is doing. I am a good mother, Daniel. We can make this work. Daniel: You're delusional. Eden: Problem here? Daisy: (Sighs) Daniel: No. No, nothing that can't be fixed by a court. Daisy: It doesn't have to be like this. We'll see what happens tomorrow. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: (Chuckles) Cane: Thank you, for, uh, insisting we talk today and not last night. I appreciate that. Jill: Well, you got back from Japan so late, I thought the time was better spent with Lily and the twins. Cane: Well, they definitely cheered me up, considering my trip to Japan didn't really go as planned. Jill: Honey, we'll have another chance to pitch to Mitsukoshi. Besides, the good news is that neither Beauty of Nature nor any other company... (Singsong voice) Has landed that account yet. Cane: Uh, I have a confession. Jill: (Normal voice) You have got to stop beating yourself up, okay? The trip to Japan was one missed opportunity and nothing more. Cane: I had an opportunity to shut down Beauty of Nature's chances, and I didn't take it. Jill: What did you do? Cane: I put my mother's welfare above our own business. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: That's a phenomenal coup for Newman Cosmetics, and for the two of you. Sharon: It's nice when you make a bold move and it actually works. Um, here's Nick. It's your dad. Nick: Oh. Hey, Dad. Victor: Hi, Son. How the hell did you pull it off? Nick: Well, I set up the meeting with Mitsukoshi, and then Sharon handled it from there. I mean, she did an amazing job of closing the deal. Victor: Well, now that'll shut up those who didn't want me to bring her on board. Nick: Well, I was gonna run it by you first, but-- Victor: Never mind, Son. You took the initiative. I'm proud of you. Do you know what it means to lock in an exclusive contract with Mitsukoshi? That's like hitting a home run, Son. I'm very proud of you, okay? Yep. Bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Well, if it isn't Genevieve Atkinson. Genevieve: Your assistant is away from her desk. I'm just not one to ignore an open door. Victor: Apparently not. So... Genevieve: You'll forgive me if I don't offer my congratulations? Victor: I'm in a very benevolent mood, so you are forgiven. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: I killed Genevieve's meeting with Yoshida. Jill: The undercover agent? Cane: How did you know about him? Jill: Well, I didn't until I got back and then I found out that our supposedly great contact at Mitsukoshi was, in fact, a U.S. Agent who's trying to nail companies willing to commit bribery. Cane: (Clears throat) Jill: (Gasps) Genevieve was-- Cane: Of course she was gonna bribe him, until I walked in and-- and then brought their meeting to a screeching halt. Jill: Really? How'd you accomplish that? Cane: I acted like I was drunk, and, uh... Jill: (Laughing) Cane: I kind of crashed their meeting. Jill: See, now that, I would pay to see. Cane: (Clears throat) Jill: (Laughs) So did Genevieve flip out, or... Cane: Yeah, she flipped out, and then some. Jill: But I'm sure she was grateful later, when she found out-- Cane: No, no. I told her she was gonna get arrested. She doesn't believe me. You know what she does? She accuses me of trying to sabotage her business. Jill: You're her son. What-- Cane: (Scoffs) Jill: (Sighs) I'm sorry. That woman is a fool, and I would like to tear every hair out of her head for how she's hurting you. Cane: She didn't hurt me. I should have put Jabot's business first, let her get arrested. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Sake. How thoughtful of you. Genevieve: Are you thanking me for the sake or for leaving Japan too soon? Victor: Both. Genevieve: Ah. Seems I should have stayed there until that contract was in my hands. Victor: Yes, it seems that way, doesn't it? Genevieve: Mm. Why didn't you tell me that Newman Cosmetics was pursuing Mitsukoshi? Victor: Well, now, Genevieve, as the owner of Beauty of Nature, you certainly should have known about that. Genevieve: Well, maybe you're right. But then again, when we were together, you told me that you were going home. Victor: You know that every cosmetics manufacturer in the world was after that contract. Genevieve: And the rest of us mere mortals just don't have your contacts, do we? Victor: Well, I would have pointed you in the right direction, pointed you toward the-- a good contact. Genevieve: Really? Victor: Yeah, and I would have, had you been more amenable to discussing selling Beauty of Nature back to me. Genevieve: You know something? I did actually manage to make one contact while I was there. Victor: Did you? Genevieve: Yes. Victor: Mm, who was that? Genevieve: Oh, uh, a man named Kaito Yoshida. Victor: Oh, yeah. Genevieve: Unfortunately, my meeting didn't go as planned. Victor: Yeah, I know Kaito Yoshida... Genevieve: You do? Victor: And he had nothing to do with Newman Cosmetics getting that contract. Genevieve: Really? Victor: Yeah. Genevieve: Who, then? Victor: Sharon and Nicholas actually had a meeting with the owner himself. Genevieve: I see. Victor: Thank you for the sake, thank you for coming by, but I have a lot on my plate right now that I need to deal with. Mm-hmm. Genevieve: I guess we are done, aren't we? Victor: Yes. You know, Genevieve, I must say, it's too bad that you and I couldn't come to some kind of an agreement in regard to you selling me back Beauty of Nature. That company is gonna lose in value, now that Mitsukoshi is no longer willing to stock its shelves with your products. Genevieve: It's a hiccup. Victor: Yeah. Genevieve: It is. I have plenty of plans that will keep my company's success going. Victor: Well, that settles that. Good luck to you, and thank you for coming by. You have a nice day. Genevieve: You, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: To reeling in the big one. (Cups clink) Sharon: Mm. So how did Phyllis take it that you're not gonna be back in time, as planned? Nick: She understood. I mean, she didn't say anything about being disappointed, even though I know she is... and I am, too. Sharon: Well, trying to get Lucy back is going to be hard on her and Daniel. Nick: I just hate it that I promised her I would be there for her, and you know, it's out of my hands. [SCENE_BREAK] Avery: Do you want some more coffee? Some cinnamon toast? Phyllis: Ah, cinnamon toast. Like when we were little. Avery: I don't know. You're never too old for comfort food, right? Phyllis: You don't have to stay with me. Avery: Well, when you get like this, I feel like you need company. Phyllis: I get like what? Like I need you? Avery: Look, who else is gonna listen to you vent about Nick? Phyllis: There's nothing to talk about. His plane had equipment failure. No venting necessary. Avery: Mm. I know that you don't like him being with Sharon. Phyllis: Oh, wow. (Scoffs) I'm not really gonna go there with you. I'm not gonna wallow in that. There's gotta be some way I can help Daniel. Avery: Yes, let's talk about that, and our next move, 'cause I'm all in. [SCENE_BREAK] Ricky: Hey, Man, can I get a lunch menu? (Cell phone alert chimes) Ricky: (Sighs) Oh... (Vibrates lips) Never mind. [SCENE_BREAK] Eden: Don't let that bitch get to you. Daniel: Is that what she is? Eden: Daniel, she drugged you and slept with you to get herself pregnant. I mean, that alone earned her the title. Daniel: I mean, it's just-- there's times when I talk to her, like just now, that she actually comes across as a nice person. Eden: What, you're buying into that act? Daniel: No, but she is. And I mean, if there's some delusional part of Daisy that actually believes that we could be this happy, "White picket fence" family-- I don't know, she could convince a judge that, too. Eden: You think she'll do that tomorrow and that she'll win? Daniel: I don't know, but she said something scary that's definitely true. Eden: What's that? Daniel: This whole thing, with me, Lucy, and Daisy-- it's never gonna be over. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Um, if you're gonna be in a bad mood all night, I can always move to another table. Nick: (Laughs) You're right. I mean, there's nothing I can do to change things. Sharon: So let's just stay positive, and we won't talk about things that bring us down. Nick: So what are we gonna do? Make a list of off-limit topics? Sharon: (Gasps) That is not a bad idea Nick: You know I was kidding, right? Sharon: Yeah, but you know what? With a list, then we'll just, you know, keep away from subjects that tend to hit your ballistic button. Nick: Oh, really? Sharon: Mm-hmm. Nick: Well, you don't have the longest fuse, either, you know? Sharon: Okay, first item on the list... (Computer keys clicking) Sharon: My fuse, so no more talking about that. Nick: Done. Sharon: And the next thing, Phyllis... (Computer keys clicking) Sharon: And how much she hates you and me working together. Nick: Mm-hmm. You might want to put my mom down, too, then. Sharon: How much your mother detests me...? (Computer keys clicking) Nick: Good word. Sharon: Oh, um, I don't want to forget this one. My personal relationship with your father. (Computer keys clicking) Nick: Mm. Might want to put a couple asterisks next to that one. Sharon: (Laughs) (Strikes key) Done. Let's see. Anything else? Nick and Sharon: Adam. (Computer keys clicking) [SCENE_BREAK] Avery: Thanks for getting here so fast. Ricky: I didn't expect to find you here. Avery: I made a mistake teaming up with Daisy, and I'm trying to make things right. Ricky: (Sighs) Avery: And I'm glad that you're working with us on this. Ricky: I'm happy to help in any way I can, and I'm very excited about getting my own major story under my own byline. Phyllis: Yeah, yeah, all right. Okay, I know. Have you made any headway with Daisy? Ricky: Not yet. Phyllis, you asked me to get close to her yesterday. Phyllis: Are you kidding me? You live across the hall from her. We don't have much time, Ricky. Ricky: Well, when is the hearing for Daniel's parental rights? Phyllis: Tomorrow! Avery: And when he wins, we start the custody battle. We're gonna need as much ammunition as we can get. Ricky: Then starting today, I will buddy up to Daisy and get you whatever you need. Phyllis: Good. Thank you. I cannot stress how important this is to my son. (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Oh, well, I guess Daisy's just the mother of my kid, and nothing's ever gonna change that. Eden: And nothing's going to change the fact that she's a convicted felon, a liar, and a user. It'll catch up to her, Daniel, and she'll lose custody. Daniel: But there's no guarantees, are there? I mean, who would have thought that Lucy would wind up living with Daisy? Eden: Yeah, not me. Daniel: I just know that if I don't win my parental rights back tomorrow, then Lucy's gonna wind up being raised by her mother, and I'll basically have blown any chance of making sure that she doesn't turn out like Daisy. [SCENE_BREAK] Genevieve: "Bernard Michel, an executive with Paris-based Owen Visage Cosmetics, was arrested for bribery... while seeking a contract with Mitsukoshi department stores." Oh, my God. Genevieve: Ethan. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: What I should have done is just sat at the bar and let her get hauled off by the feds. That's what I should have done. Jill: No, you don't mean that. You could never let that happen to your mother, okay? Not now or not ever 'cause you're not that person. Cane: Yeah, and that's the problem, isn't it? It's so damn frustrating. Jill: I know it is, Darlin', 'cause you reached out to Genevieve, despite her being a complete and total-- no. That would make you a son of a--mm, and you're not. Cane: (Laughs) Jill: (Laughs) Cane: Oh, only you could make me laugh right now. You know that? Jill: It's 'cause you have a clear conscience, okay? And one of these days, she's gonna realize that she's made another monumental mistake she'll regret for the rest of her life. (Cell phone rings) (Ring) Jill: Um, I've gotta take this. I'll be right back, okay Jill: Yes? Victor: Jill, would you mind coming to my office? Jill: Now why would you want that? Victor: I would like to discuss with you what you were up to in Japan. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Thank you. Still no update on our standby status. Sharon: Okay. Well, if only one seat opens up, I think you should take it. Get home to Phyllis. Nick: That's nice of you, but I can't do that. Sharon: Why not? Nick: Breaks the man code. Sharon: (Laughs) How? Nick: Dumping some woman in some foreign country all by herself. Sharon: Um, okay, we're exes, so any use of the verb "Dump" is strictly prohibited. Nick: Fair enough. I stand corrected. Wait, you would leave me here, wouldn't you? Sharon: I'm just saying that the man code doesn't apply here. Nick: You would leave me here. Unbelievable. Sharon: (Laughs) Nick: Are you still reading about that pseudo-socialite reality TV star? Sharon: Well, you know, it is about fashion and hair and makeup, which is where we make our money, and besides, it's a lot more... stimulating intellectually than that dumb video you keep watching. (Laughing) Nick: It's a dog on a snowboard. That is all kinds of awesome. What are you talking about? Sharon: (Laughs) Oh, yeah, more than, um, eyebrow shaping? Nick: Hey, look, just-- just put the computer away. It's time to bring out the secret weapon. Sharon: Okay. I can't wait to see what this is gonna be. Nick: Oh, yeah, it's gonna be awesome. It's a challenge for you. Sharon: (Laughs) [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Hey, come in! I was gonna call you. Avery: Daniel, hi. You two probably want to talk. Daniel: No, no, no. Could you stick around, actually? I'm--I'm a little freaked out by tomorrow. Phyllis: Hey. Both of us are here, okay? You have your free legal support, and you have your free emotional support. (Chuckles) Avery: Daniel, what's bothering you? Daniel: Honestly? Everything. I mean, what if this judge takes one look at me and--and he sees a guy who doesn't know how to be or doesn't deserve to be a dad? [SCENE_BREAK] Daisy: What do you want? Ricky: To see how you're doing. Daisy: Why? Ricky: I... I just came from seeing my boss. Daisy: Phyllis. Ricky: The queen herself. Daisy: Hmm. Ricky: And there's something that think you should hear. Do you mind if I come in? Where's your baby? Daisy: Taking a nap. So what about Phyllis? Ricky: Well, she was talking about her son's big hearing tomorrow, powwowing with Avery. Daisy: Well, that's scary. Avery used to be my lawyer. Ricky: Huh. Well, anyway, I was thinking about how you warned me to stay away from Phyllis and not trust her, and I figure I owe you. They're coming after you with everything they've got. Daisy: Thanks for the warning, but I already know. (Sighs) I mean, all the bad stuff I did-- Phyllis doesn't care that I was forced into it. Ricky: No, the only thing that woman cares about is what she wants. Daisy: I mean, I'm all about just raising my daughter, and nobody seems to believe me. Ricky: It must be rough... Daisy: (Sighs) Ricky: Feeling like the whole world's against you. Daisy: Yeah. You're the only one who seems to get that. [Laughing] [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Seriously? Nick: Yeah. Summer and I were playing with this the other day. Sharon: Isn't Summer a little young for that? Nick: Maybe, but she still likes playing with it. Sharon: So did you buy it for yourself or for her? Nick: That's not really important, is it? Sharon: Okay, what's the challenge? Nick: Whoever solves it the fastest. Sharon: I like my odds. Nick: So it's gonna be like that? Sharon: Mm-hmm. Ready... start. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: I don't know. I've been going over questions with Michael. Avery: That's good. He's prepping you for the hearing. Daniel: I know what to say. But I mean, what if they come at me with something out of left field, or, I don't know, what if this judge isn't as pro-dads as we think? Avery: Daniel, giving testimony simply comes down to being honest. Daniel: Oh, that's good. So I can honestly just say how I signed away my paternity rights. I mean, how's that gonna go over? Avery: You gave up Lucy because, at the time, she was in a wonderful, loving home. Daniel: Yeah, yeah... (Sighs) Or it could look like I was trying to ditch the kid and dodge my responsibilities. Avery: No, not at all. Phyllis: He's right. Listen. Daniel, I-I know you think that you're-- you're a deadbeat dad, and--and you--you ran away from your responsibility. You didn't want to have anything to do with diapers and formula, so you gave up your child to Billy and Victoria. Daniel: Yeah, that's what I did Phyllis: Exactly, exactly. But you know, you were being selfish, right? Right? But what young man wants to be saddled with a baby? (Chuckles) Daniel: Maybe I should have tried harder, you know? It was my daughter. Phyllis: Maybe you should have. But, see, you knew that Daisy was crazy, and you knew that if Lucy was with you, Daisy would know where to find you. Daniel: But you didn't feel that way. Phyllis: I didn't, but look at the situation we're in. I created this. Daniel: I don't think you were to blame for any-- Phyllis: I mean, I-I should have kept the baby with Billy and Victoria. Daniel: You can't blame yourself! You can't blame yourself for this. Phyllis: Okay, so I won't blame myself if you won't think you're a horrible father. Daniel: (Sighs) I want what's best for Lucy, but living with me, me raising her--I don't know. Avery: We know. Phyllis: Our dad... the man whisked me and Avery-- "Raised." He--he was-- he was a man who never put his children first. Daniel: You don't have to talk about him. Phyllis: Yeah, I do. Daniel: You don't have to talk about this. Phyllis: I want to talk about him, you know? I-I-I do want to talk about him. I have to talk about him. I want you to understand... that I'm very proud of you. And you have already shown that you're an amazing parent, better than most... and I want you to walk into that hearing room and make the judge believe it. Daniel: I'll try. Phyllis: No, no. You'll do it. You're an incredible person. You're an incredible, incredible man, and you're gonna convince the judge of that. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: Hello, Mother. Genevieve: Hi. May I have a minute? Cane: Look, just 'cause we bump into each other, it doesn't mean we actually have to have a conversation. Genevieve: No, no, I called your office. They told me where to find you. Cane: Okay. Well, I have to go to work, so excuse me. Genevieve: I'd like to apologize. I believe that you were trying to help me when we were in Japan. Please just hear me out. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Hello. I thought I'd be hearing from you. Victor: Hello, Jill. Sit down. Jill: Thank you. Victor: I bet you expected to hear from me. Would you mind explaining to me why you took this ridiculous photo of Genevieve and me? [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Aah! Sharon: (Imitates timer winding down) Nick: How did this happen? I had it halfway done. Sharon: (Laughing) Nope. According to my calculations, you blew it about five moves back. Nick: You know, fine, expert, here. Let's see you do it. Sharon: Watch and learn. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Well, I came across the two of you having a moment in the tatami room, and I just couldn't help myself. I mean, I had to memorialize it for posterity. Victor: (Laughs) Jill: (Laughs) Victor: Memorialize it for posterity. Jill: Yeah. Victor: I'll be damned. Jill: Mm. Victor: So you stuck your nose where it doesn't belong. Jill: Victor, what you were doing and who you were doing it with, it was just too aromatic for my nose to pass up. Victor: Aromatic for your nose? Jill: Uh-huh. Victor: You're becoming poetic, Jill. You took this picture totally out of context. You don't even know what I was up to. Jill: Well, the situation was not that difficult to grasp, you know? Victor: Ohh. Mm-hmm. Jill: But if, as you say, it's of no consequence, then you don't have to worry about my amateur photography, do you? Victor: Well, I'm so glad to know that. I'm so glad to know that. I... (Scoffs) You know, it crossed my mind that perhaps you might want to use it as leverage. Jill: Well, that would be unseemly. Victor: But let's assume, hypothetically then, you were gonna use that cheap photo, that snapshot that out-of-context picture as leverage to gain a step up in the competition for the Mitsukoshi contract. Jill: Oh, never crossed my mind. Victor: Yeah. It would have been useless anyway, because Newman cosmetics won that prize. Jill: Ahh. (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Genevieve: I shouldn't have doubted you. Cane: And why did you? Genevieve: (Sighs) I-I was shocked, you know? Y-you came in drunk and you disrupted my meeting, a-and then you tried to tell me that it was all for my own good. I mean, that just seems a little bit far-fetched, especially given the way our relationship has been lately. I mean, can't you understand that? Cane: Firstly, I wasn't drunk-- I was pretending-- and secondly, it's a shame that you can't believe your own son would want to help you. Genevieve: I should have known that you would never stoop to underhanded tactics, because you are a good person. Even though you are ignoring me, I'm-- I believe that you wouldn't intentionally try to harm me, and I... (Voice breaks) I apologize. Cane: Thank you. I know it-- Genevieve: (Sniffles) Cane: I know it wasn't easy for you to come here and say that. Thank you. Genevieve: I hate to be wrong. Cane: I know you hate to admit you're wrong even more. Genevieve: (Laughing) Yes, I do. Cane: (Chuckles) I appreciate the effort. Genevieve: (Sniffles) Okay. (Cell phone alert chimes) Cane: Excuse me. Genevieve: Is something wrong at home? Cane: No. No, Ashley just sent me an article saying that a, uh, cosmetics executive was arrested for bribery, and it's all over the news. So do you want to admit it to me? Genevieve: Admit what? Cane: That you didn't have a personal epiphany about the kind of man I am, and it took this article about the man being arrested for you to finally realize I wasn't lying to you. Genevieve: I-I don't understand wh-- why it matters how I realized my mistake. At least I got there. Cane: 'Cause it matters. It matters to me. That's why. So why did you even bother to throw in the bit about me being a good person, when it obviously didn't even play a role in this apology? Genevieve: I'm trying to tell you how I feel. Cane: But you don't even know how I feel, 'cause you don't know me, 'cause I would never lie to get ahead in business, or when I said that I wanted to help you 'cause I'm your son, I meant it! Genevieve: Please don't make a scene, please. Cane: I'm not making a scene. So what's the point of this big speech? What do you actually want from me? What do you want? Genevieve: I-I... (Sighs) Look, maybe you just want the whole story, right? That's fine. Fine. I didn't believe you, and then when I saw Victor earlier-- Cane: Wait, wait, what-- what did he say to you? Genevieve: I came away from that conversation feeling certain that he did try to set me up when we were in Japan, so he could knock Beauty of Nature out of competition. Cane: I told you this. I said I suspect this, and you just don't believe me. Genevieve: Well, evidently, you were right. (Sighs) And to tell you the truth, he really enjoyed telling me that my company's value was going to plummet, now that Newman Cosmetics won the exclusive contract with Mitsukoshi. Cane: Newman got the contract? Genevieve: Yes. Yeah, I know, I was still reeling from that, too. Cane: (Sighs) Genevieve: And then I saw the newspaper article, and then I-I-I just tried to look for you, so... (Sighs) Yeah, I guess it was a process, but I-I did get there, and I'm sorry that I doubted you. You know, I don't even know why I bother to tell you this stuff, because I feel like you don't give a damn. Cane: I have work I have to do. [SCENE_BREAK] (Rubik's cube clicking) Nick: Mm-hmm, uh-huh. You made it sound like you were some cube master. Sharon: Psych! Nick: You know, we could always look up the solution online. Sharon: No, no, don't do that. I'm gonna solve this. (Cell phone rings) Nick: (Sighs) Sure you are. You're so--you're so close. Sharon: (Snickers) Look how many yellow ones I have. Nick: Wow, that's good. Hello. Oh, really? Okay, thank you. Thank you. We gotta go. We just got moved off the standby list for the first flight out. Sharon: (Gasps) Really? Nick: Yeah. Sharon: Let's go. There we go. Oops. Thank you. Nick: Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Okay, you know what? Thank you for all the legal stuff and for all the mom stuff. Phyllis: Yeah. Daniel: It helped. It helped. Avery: Daniel, it's natural for you to feel alone right now, but you're not alone. You have a whole team of people rallying around you. Phyllis: Yeah. Oh, and--and there's somebody else who's helping us. Daniel: Who? Phyllis: Uh, Ricky. Very: Mm. Phyllis: Ricky. He's-- he's getting close to Daisy. Daniel: Why? Phyllis: 'Cause I figure, maybe he can get some dirt on Daisy. It'll beef up your case and take it to the next level. Daniel: You think he can do that? Avery: He's worked with me and your mom, and he's relentless in getting information. Phyllis: Well, he's-- he's ruthless. He's ruthless, actually, yeah... Avery: That's true, he is. Phyllis: And--but he's on our side this time. Daniel: And what's in it for him? Phyllis: Uh, his--his name on a big story, that's what's in it for him. What? Are--are you okay with this? Daniel: Yeah. Yeah, I am. I'll take whatever help from whoever, just as long as we get Lucy away from Daisy. [SCENE_BREAK] Daisy: I was raised by a dangerous and insane woman, and the only person who could understand what that was like is my brother Ryder. I don't even know where he is. Ricky: When you need someone who knows what it's like, come to me. Daisy: You? (Laughs) Ricky: I-I told you that my mom has emotional problems, but the fact of the matter is that she's mentally ill. She was convicted of attempted murder, and she's been locked up in an institution ever since. Daisy: That's terrible. Ricky: I wasn't around her constantly like you were with your aunt, but I visited her all the time, and I know how disturbed she is. (Chuckles) And then on the other side of my family, I've got my diabolical aunt. Patty Williams? Daisy: Oh, I've heard all about Patty. Ricky: (Laughs) So I have a pretty good idea of what your life must have been like, Daisy. Daisy: It sounds like you can relate. Ricky: I can. Daisy: See, I'm okay now with admitting all the terrible things I did because I did them for my own survival, you know? Ricky: I've done some bad things, too. But sometimes, you can't help it when the only person that you can rely on is yourself. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Nicholas and Sharon had that contract signed hours ago. There'll be a formal announcement shortly. Jill: Well... thank you so much for telling me personally. Victor: Yes, well, that's the least I could do, Jill. Jill: (Sighs) Genevieve: Oh, sorry, I didn't realize you were in a meeting. Jill: Genevieve, what a surprise. Well, I'll leave the two of you to... do whatever it is the two of you do. Victor: You have a nice day, Jill. Jill: Yep, you, too. Excuse me. Victor: Thank you. What a surprise... you showing up again so soon. Genevieve: Well, you got me thinking... that, uh... (Sighs) Maybe everything that I've been doing lately is... misguided. Victor: How so? Genevieve: Well, take where I live, for example. Um, I'm not so sure that I should be living in Genoa City anymore, and what I do for a living. (Laughs) I'm not so sure that I want to own a cosmetics company anymore. So... what would you be willing to offer me for Beauty of Nature? [NEXT_ON] Jack: I want my life back! I'm gonna have that operation. Sarge: What operation? Victoria: I know what you're trying to do with Genevieve, and it's not gonna work. Victor: Is that so? Sharon: What could we possibly have to say to each other? Adam: Give me a second, and you might just find out.