Drucilla learns from Yolanda's doctor that her coverage for rehab has run out and that Yolanda hasn't been cooperating all that much. She has been clean for a while now, but the doctor feels that Yolanda will be using on the streets again in no time. Drucilla would like to help, but Neil says that he can't deal with Yolanda's problems right now. He has problems of his own. Brad is offended when Ashley asks him if he is interested in Victoria's company, or her company'. Brad tells Ashley that her concerns stem from the fact that he is not the available stay-at-home-dad that she had at her beck and call. "I have moved on Ashley and that bothers you." Neil gets his back up when Victoria dismisses his concerns about the way that the campaign is going. Victoria is disappointed when Neil shows signs of concern about Brad moving in and taking over. Neil sees that he can get nowhere with this woman and apologizes for being the one to tell the emperor that she has no clothes. Once Neil gets home, he gets on the horn and leaves a message for Phyllis that he would like to have a chat about her job proposal. Tom is in a pickle. He gets angry with Christine when he doesn't receive bail like he expected to. He lied to Christine forgetting to tell her about an outstanding warrant that he had pending. Due to that, the judge doesn't let Tom out of jail and bail is set at half a million dollars. Victoria gets word from Jack that she is being played both in the office and personally. Victoria says that she has no idea what Jack is talking about. He tells her that Brad is still married to Ashley and hasn't even filed for his divorce papers yet.
Michael: (Chuckles) Tom: Something funny? Michael: Oh... so many things. (Sighs) sometimes dreams do come true. Tom: What are you doing here, Mike? Michael: Oh, how could I stay away? I had to see you locked up in jail. My sorry excuse for a stepfather rotting behind bars where he belongs. Tom: Enjoy it while you can. I'm getting out soon. Michael: You sound almost certain about that. Tom: I was framed. Michael: Oh, please, very original. Tom: I was. And you damn well know it. Michael: Do I? Tom: Yeah, you do. 'Cause you're the one who put that stuff on my bike. Now the cops think I make crystal meth. I am no drug dealer. Michael: Well, you know what I always say-- if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck... Tom: Come on, Mike, there's nobody here but us. Why don't you just admit you set me up? [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Christine, what's going on? Why do you need to see my brother? Chris: There's something you should know. Kevin: Tom's been arrested he had the nerve to call and ask for my help. Like I'd ever do anything for that scum. I still don't know why I went down there. Chris: You went to the police station? Kevin: Yeah, last night. Chris: There's something else. For the moment, I'm representing him. Kevin: What? How can you do that? Chris: I got a call from the public defender's office. As soon as I found out who the client was, I pulled myself from the case. Look, they can't get another attorney before his bail hearing. Kevin: Does my brother know? Chris: No. That's one of the reasons why I wanna talk to him. What has Tom told you about his arrest? Kevin: Just that he didn't do it. He says he was set up. Chris: He said the same thing to me. Kevin: Oh, and he wants me to talk to Ashley Abbott for him. Chris: Ashley? Why? [SCENE_BREAK] Yolanda: If you got something to say to me, go ahead and say it. Dru: All right. Yolanda, your son is in his senior year of high school. God knows that boy has worked so hard. He has every opportunity to go to college. Yet his mother calls him, and he skips school! He risks everything. Did it ever occur to you that today was a school day? Yolanda: Yeah, you know, it's just so easy to get-- to lose track of time in here. Dru: No, you lost track of putting your son first. Yolanda: Yeah. Yeah, that was wrong of me. You know, and you're right. Devon has been working hard. I mean, getting that "a" and all on his science project. Dru: He told you about that? Yolanda: Yeah, he showed me the paper. Is science his favorite subject? Dru: Yeah. He likes English and reading. Yolanda: God, I hope he doesn't get in trouble for missing class. Dru: Don't worry about that. I'll talk to the school. Yolanda: I've just been so caught up in my own life. I haven't really been paying any attention to his. That's all gonna change. For real. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: All right, Ash, where is this coming from? Ashley: Abby told me the two of you had dinner with Victoria. Brad: Okay. And why are you upset? Ashley: (Sighs) don't you think it's kind of inappropriate for you to be bringing your young daughter along on a date? Brad: It wasn't a date. I had dinner with someone Abby already knows. What's the big deal? Ashley: Well, the big deal is I don't want Abby spending time with you and Victoria. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: If you just shut up a minute and listen to me, I'm telling you it was a business decision. I wouldn't read anything into it. Why don't you ask him yourself? No comment. Good-bye. Victoria: You better be careful there. You're gonna wear the thing out. Neil: Is there something I can do for you, Victoria? Victoria: Uh-oh. Day off to a bad start? Neil: You know, I just got off the phone with a business reporter from the "Chronicle." Victoria: Oh? Neil: He wanted to know how I felt about Brad Carlton, a non-family member and a recent hire, being allowed to purchase shares of Newman Enterprises, implying that I ought to be bent out of shape about it. Victoria: And, uh, what did you tell him? Neil: First, why don't you answer my question? Victoria: Which is? Neil: Is the buzz out there true? Is Brad about to steal my job? [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: So were you able to get a hold of Neil Winters? Uh-huh, what did he say? Come on, Chuck, you-- okay, I'll read about it in the paper just like everybody else. No, I've got no scoop on Chancellor at all. Okay, let's get together and play tennis again. You bet. Well, Neil, let's hope that little bit of news came as a wake-up call. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Ashley was with my father when he was arrested. Chris: Are you sure? I thought Tom was arrested at his motel. Kevin: They were coming back from a date. Hard to believe, huh? I could tell you the Abbotts aren't too happy. Chris: I can imagine. Kevin: Uh, when Ashley's dad saw them together at the athletic club the other night, he got so upset he walked over to Tom, punched him in the face. I still don't get it, Christine. But for some reason, Ashley has a thing for the guy. Chris: He just doesn't seem like her type. Kevin: Yeah, tell me about it. Hey, you know he's lying, right? He did this. Chris: As far as you know, has Tom ever sold or manufactured drugs? Kevin: No. But that doesn't mean he's not into that scene. He doesn't have a job. It's a good way to make some quick cash. Chris: That's not evidence. That's pure speculation. Kevin: Yeah, but the cops caught him red-handed. Chris: Kevin, you know better than anyone that the police can make mistakes. Kevin: Well, maybe, but the guy still deserves to be in jail. Chris: Only if he's guilty of this crime, the one he's charged with. I know that he was a rotten father. And if there was some way we could prosecute him for all the terrible things he did to you as a kid, I'd be all for it. But that's not what this is about. You understand that, right? Kevin: I still hope he stays in jail. [SCENE_BREAK] Yolanda: Is it true what you said? Devon could go to college? Dru: Of course he can, if he doesn't skip class, if he applies himself in school. Yolanda: Wow. Wouldn't that be something? College. I mean, if that was what he wanted to do. Dru: Why wouldn't he? Yolanda: I don't know. You know, Devon's been so busy fixing my problems and making everybody proud of him. I don't think he does what he wants. Do you think he's happy? [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Hey. What are you doing here? It's the middle of the day. Daniel: Studying. Phyllis: You should be in school. Daniel: I had to get out of that place. Phyllis: Why? Daniel: I just did, okay? Look, it's an old building. It's dark and cramped. Phyllis: Pretty depressing, huh? Daniel: No more than your average dungeon. Phyllis: Is it the building you wanted to get away from or your fellow inmates? [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Neil, you're acting a bit paranoid, don't you think? Neil: I don't know, Vicki. Am I? Victoria: You are Chief Operating Office for Newman Enterprises. You're second in command. That's not going to change. Neil: Then why do I get the feeling that somehow Brad has managed to climb right over me? Victoria: He's helping me to launch the new cosmetics line. Neil: Oh, yeah, like Attila the Hun helped the Romans. Victoria: All right, all right, the man is opinionated. I'll give you that. But it's just one project in one very specialized division. You oversee operations across all divisions both here and abroad-- financial, technical, industrial, real estate. It's apples and oranges, Neil. Neil: You know, that-- that right there that sounds really good on paper. Victoria: Why are you having these doubts? Neil: How many reasons do you want? Suddenly Brad has become your most trusted advisor. He now owns a piece of the company. Victoria: A relatively small piece, Neil. Neil: It doesn't matter. Victoria: My father felt, and I agreed, that it was the best way to handle the situation. Neil: Yeah, the situation, uh, being a conflict of interest that never should've been tolerated in the first place. Victoria: You know, I'm trying to remember the last time I've seen you so upset. You've always been such a team player. Neil: Too bad that's not what gets you rewarded at Newman Enterprises. Victoria: I'm sorry, Neil. I'm sorry if you feel that you've been unfairly treated, but that was never my intent. Neil: I'll tell you what, Victoria. If you really mean that, I'll give you an easy way to make it up to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: Okay, Ash, let's hear it. What's your problem with Abby spending time with Victoria? Ashley: Do you know what Abby said to me? Brad: No, I don't. Ashley: She said, "Victoria may be my sister, but I don't think she likes me very much." Brad: Oh, come on. She knows that isn't true. Ashley: Well, how does she know that isn't true? If she feels it, it must be for a reason. She's very perceptive, Brad. You know that about her. She picks up on things. Brad: That doesn't mean she gets it right all the time. Ashley: I've seen the two of them together. And her instincts are right on. Brad: Ash, you're exaggerating. She had a nice time at dinner with us. Ashley: No, she had a nice time with Sharon, you mean. Brad: Okay, so what if she did? Sharon happened to be there with Nicholas. What, you have a problem with that, too? Ashley: Of course not. I do think it's curious that Abby prefers Sharon's company over Victoria's. Then again, maybe she's just weirded out by the fact that her father's dating her half-sister. I don't know. Brad: That's low, Ash. All right, that is really low. You're trying to take something perfectly innocent and turn it into something sordid. Now let's not forget-- you're the one who was pressing for Abby to get to know the Newmans. You're the one who decided that our family wasn't good enough. Ashley: Oh, boy. Brad: So if there's anyone creating confusion in Abby, it's not Victoria. It's you. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: What is it that you want? Neil: Vicki, I want you to listen. For the first time in awhile, I want you to really listen to me, to my concerns that I have about the new line. Victoria: You've already expressed your concerns to me, Neil. Neil: Vicki, please. I think it's a reasonable thing to ask. Victoria: I have to admit I'm surprised. Neil: Surprised? Why? You thought I was gonna demand stock of my own? Or maybe a ton of money? Vicki, I'm not that guy. That's not how I operate. You were right before. I am a team player. Victoria: All right. Talk to me. Go ahead, you have my full and undivided attention. Neil: I've been speaking to the plant manager. They set up the production line in record time, without all the preparation they would normally do. A couple of their machines broke down. They fixed 'em, but it's caused a major delay. As a result, I'm not sure that we're gonna be able to ship the volume of merchandise that we need to. Victoria: I spoke to him, as well. I'm up to speed on all of this. Neil: And? Victoria: And he assured me that an on-time delivery to the stores won't be a problem. Neil: It's not every day that the C.E.O. gets a plant supervisor on the horn. Victoria: So you think he's just telling me what I want to hear? Is that it? Neil: Vicki, the factory has to increase its productivity 35% over its previous maximum in order to meet its schedule. Now I want you to ask yourself right now-- how realistic is that? Victoria: Okay, I hear you, Neil, but you're biased. Neil: Of course I'm biased. Facts are facts! Victoria: Including the fact that you've been opposed to an early launch since day one. So it's only gonna be natural that you'll wanna believe the worst- case scenario. Neil: Why? Because I have to be right at the expense of the company? Victoria: I am confident. I am more than confident that everything will go off without a hitch. Neil: Because that's what Brad Carlton thinks? Victoria: Because it is my informed opinion as C.E.O. Neil: Wow. If I overstepped my boundaries, I apologize. But I'm starting to feel like the kid who pointed out the emperor wasn't wearing any clothes. Jack: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hey, what's wrong? [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: Devon's very happy. He's enthusiastic about school. He's adjusted well to our home. He's got cool friends. Yolanda: I met one--a girl. He said they weren't dating, but I don't know. Dru: Yeah, I know he's not dating yet. Yolanda: I am not ready for my little boy to be all grown up. Dru: Oh, that makes two of us. Yeah. Yolanda: I'm sorry for making him miss class. From here on out, if I wanna talk to Devon, I'll make sure I call you or Neil first to set it up. Dru: I appreciate that. Yolanda: Yeah. I messed up his life enough. >From now on, Devon comes first even if it's hard. (Knock on door) Dru: Good. Man: Yolanda, group starts in a few minutes. Yolanda: Thanks, doc. (Sighs) thank you for the talk. Dru: Yolanda? Yolanda: Yeah? Dru: Um... it's--it's just something small. It's a makeup kit-- some mascara, some gloss. I want you to have it. You know, if you feel like putting a little something on the next time Devon comes through, you know, you'll have it. Yolanda: Thank you. That's really nice of you. Man: Mrs. Winters, may I have a word with you? Dru: Yes, of course, doctor. Man: It's about Yolanda. I'm afraid we have a problem. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: I never framed you. Tom: Why should I believe you? Michael: I'm a lawyer. I uphold the law. I don't break it. Tom: Damn it, you know I didn't do this. Michael: How am I supposed to know that, hmm? Since you came to town, you've what? Blackmailed my mother, you've lied about your identity. And then when you got caught, you tried to make me look like the bad guy. It is hardly a leap for me or anyone else who knows you to believe you're involved with drugs. Tom: Innocent until proven guilty. Isn't that the rule? Michael: Oh, yeah, but you're forgetting what the police found on your motorcycle. Tom: Which somebody planted there. But I'm not worried. See, I got me a real hotshot lawyer. Michael: It'll be your word against the police. Who's gonna buy your story? No judge, no jury will find you the least bit credible. Tom: Hmm. Seems like you've given this quite a bit of thought, Mike. Michael: Just offering my legal opinion. Tom: Yeah, cause you're still pretending you had nothing to do with this. Michael: I would not risk my career or my reputation on you. Tom: Right. Michael: However, if you would like me to be more involved, I would be happy to appear as a character witness for the prosecution. Then we can talk about all sorts of things. Tom: Give it a rest, Mike. Nobody wants to hear you whine about your lousy childhood. I know I've heard enough of it to make me sick. If you're talking about something else, I don't know, like your mama maybe, I don't think you wanna be bringing that up. Chris: Thank you. Michael: What are you doing here? Tom: She's my lawyer. Real looker, don't you think? [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: Doctor, I thought you said that Yolanda was improving. Man: She has made great progress. Dru: Well, so then what's the problem? Man: She's not ready to be released. She called her son without clearing it with her counselors. She still thinks she knows what's best, that she is above the rules. To us, that represents negative behavior. Dru: Well, can't you let her stay here a little longer? Man: Unfortunately, the state only pays for one month's treatment. Dru: (Sighs) Man: She doesn't have insurance. We have no choice but to let her go. Dru: You must be able to do something. Man: It's out of my hands, Mrs. Winters. I am sorry. Dru: Well, at least give me enough time to discuss this with my husband before you tell Yolanda. Man: Your support is vital if Yolanda has any hope of staying clean. Otherwise, in my professional opinion, she's headed for a quick relapse. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: All right, what's going on? And don't say nothing, because that's not gonna fly by me. Daniel: Just some kids giving me a hard time. Phyllis: Why? 'Cause you're new? Because of who your father is? Why, because you went to fancy schools in Europe, why? Daniel: Because of Cassie, all right? Phyllis: Oh. Daniel: It's like I'm some big, notorious outlaw. Or at least that's what they're all saying. Phyllis: (Sighs) Daniel, I'm so sorry. Daniel: It's just getting old. You know, at least a few of the kids, they're trying to give me a chance, asking me to go out for sports or whatever. Phyllis: Yeah, but the rest of the kids are being bullies, right? What are the teachers doing? Aren't they doing anything about this? What's their problem? [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: So now it all comes out-- why you've suddenly developed this taste for all things Newman. You quit Jabot. You sell your shares to Victor. You're dating Victoria. All because you want to get back at me for what happened in our marriage, is that it? Brad: Yeah, of course that's it, ash. It's all about you, as always. It's all about you. You happen to be dead wrong. I went to Newman because it was a great opportunity. I exchanged my shares because Jack forced my hand. And I went to dinner with Victoria because, frankly, I enjoy her company. Ashley: Her company? Or her company? Brad: You know something? This isn't about Abby at all. It's about you. You're the one who's unhappy. Ashley: That's not true. My concern is for Abby. Brad: Well, she certainly doesn't seem traumatized to me. Ashley: Well, I'd be a pretty irresponsible parent if I waited for that to happen, now wouldn't I, Brad? Brad: Well, you know what? If Abby doesn't want to spend time around Victoria, I'm certainly not gonna force them to be together. Ashley: Well, it's nice of you to make an effort. That's good to see. Brad: You know why you're upset about this? Because I've moved on. Ashley: Not at all. Brad: You liked it a lot better when I was the non-threatening, stay-at-home dad. Well, guess what, sweetheart. Those days are over. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: What's wrong is none of your business. Excuse me. Jack: Trouble in paradise? Victoria: Why don't you tell me? Does it bother you that my father owns a piece of your family's company? Jack: I guess we should be getting used to that by now, huh? Victoria: Which doesn't answer my question. Jack: I guess Brad Carlton's playing both of us. Victoria: And I shouldn't trust him, so sayeth Jack for the eight millionth time. Jack: Is it starting to sink in? Victoria: Well, you're the expert when it comes to backstabbing, bringing up the stock issue with Brad hoping that I would boot him out of the company. Kinda backfired, though, didn't it? Jack: My hat's off to you, sweetheart. No, I mean that. I mean that. You and your dad played your cards just right. I respect you a great deal. I hope you know that. Victoria: Oh, really? Is that why you keep trying to manipulate me? Jack: Brad Carlton is using you. And not just in business. Victoria: What are you implying? Jack: I'm not implying anything. I am saying it straight out. If you're getting involved with that guy personally-- Victoria: My private life is none of your affair. Jack: My, what an interesting word choice. Victoria: Whatever that means. Jack: It means I care about you. I don't wanna see you get hurt. Victoria: (Sighs) exactly how is Brad using me? How is he supposedly going to devastate me? Jack: Okay, for starters, if he cared at all about your feelings, he'd divorce Ashley. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Please tell me you're not representing this man. Chris: It's only for the bail hearing. Michael: What? Chris: It's pro bono for the public defender. I told him that I had a conflict representing him, but I agreed to handle his bail hearing. Otherwise, he would have to wait for another attorney to become available. Michael: Fine, let him. He could be in here forever, for all I'm concerned. Couldn't happen to a more deserving fellow. Chris: You and I need to talk later. Michael: About this idiot? No, we don't. Tom: See what I'm telling you? You hear the way he's talking about me, Miss Blair? Chris: And we need to get one thing straight. I am just representing you for your bail hearing. It doesn't mean I like you or believe you. I am doing my job, that's all. Tom: Well, I like that attitude. That shows you're good at what you do. Now listen, as soon as we get in that courtroom, I want you to go after your partner here. Before you walked in, he all but admitted he set me up. Chris: Mr. Fisher, I am not defending you. Tom: What, you don't want to hear what he said? You're not curious? Chris: Frankly, no. I just want to prepare for the hearing and get it over with. Tom: Hey, Mike said he was gonna testify for the prosecution. Obviously part of his plan. And that's something we can use, don't you think? The fact that he's so eager to get involved? Michael: You're an absurd man, you know that? Chris: Michael hasn't done anything to incriminate himself. I'll say this one more time. Save your little theory for your new lawyer. I want to concentrate on bail. Now I asked you before, and I'll ask you again. Is there anything I need to know about your past? Any other legal problems? Tom: No. Chris: Are you sure about that? Tom: Look, I've never been convicted of anything worse than a speeding ticket. Chris: Well, good. There's been a lot in the media about crystal meth. At least you're not a flight risk. I will do whatever I can to keep your bond at a reasonable level. Michael: Do not knock yourself out. Chris: You know, why don't you just head out, okay? Our hearing's soon. I want a little time alone with Mr. Fisher. Michael: Fine, fine, fine. Tom: This isn't over, Mike. As soon as I get out of here, I'm gonna prove you set me up. You're gonna pay for what you did to me, buddy. Michael: Call me. Chris: Are you ready? Tom: You just get me bail I can live with. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Yeah, yeah, so everything is set for the bachelor party. Yeah, yeah, tonight is fine. Don't sweat it. I'll keep you posted. Listen, Scott, I gotta run. All right? Bye. Hi. Seat taken? Ashley: Actually, I was on my way out. Kevin: Oh, well, this will only take a minute. What's going on with you and my old man? Ashley: I beg your pardon? Kevin: Well, you've been spending time with Tom. You were with him when he got arrested. You guys an item or something? Ashley: That's really none of your business, Kevin. Kevin: Well, he wants you to visit him in jail. Told me last night when I went to go see him. Ashley: Okay, well, thanks for passing that along. Kevin: Sure. Word of advice? Don't do it. He's not worth your time. Ashley: Well, he must be worth yours. You saw him in jail, you're passing along messages. What's that about? Kevin: Simple. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to see him locked up. Wasn't even gonna mention what he said, but I saw you sitting here, so now you have his message. I am confused, though. Ashley: About? Kevin: Why you would have anything to do with Terrible Tom. You know who he is, you know what he's done, and you're still going out with him. I don't get that. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: Phyllis, hi. It's me, Neil. Listen, when you get this message, can you give me a call? That is, if you're still interested in talking about possibilities for me at Jabot. Hello-- Drucilla, what the hell are you doing? Dru: What the devil are you calling that backstabber Phyllis for? Neil: Can you be quiet for a minute and I'll tell you? Dru: Go ahead. Neil: I got a call this morning from a reporter. He wanted to know my reaction about Brad's sweet little stock deal. Dru: What'd you say? Neil: What was I supposed to say? "Oh, yeah, I'm thrilled. I'm delighted that someone's moving in and systematically taking over my turf." Dru: Man, that is not what's happening. Neil: Yes, it is what's happening. You just don't wanna see it. Dru: No, it's not. If you have a problem, just go talk to Victoria. Neil: I already tried to talk to Victoria. I explained to her that I feel sidelined, that she's making some costly decisions. Dru: And? Neil: And bottom line is, despite a lot of lip service about my current value to the company, it's very obvious to me that she isn't interested in what I have to say, which pretty much tells me all I need to know. Dru: Okay, okay, so what was the phone call to Phyllis about? What is that about? Neil: She came by my office this morning. Dru: She did? Neil: Yeah, she did. Suggested that I might be more appreciated at Jabot. Dru: Man, don't you have anything to do with that slippery barracuda, do you understand me? Neil: What are you talk-- why would you say that? Dru: She's crazy. Excuse me. Neil: Why are you so convinced that you know more than I do about what's better for me and my career? Years I have used pledge [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: For the record, Tom and I are no longer seeing each other, okay? Kevin: You were together last night. Ashley: Look, I decided to give him a second chance, all right? I had no idea that he was involved with drugs. Believe me, I made a huge mistake by involving myself with him. Kevin: So it's completely over? Ashley: Definitely. Kevin: Good. See, Tom doesn't seem to think so. Ashley: Well, it is. Kevin: He also swears he was set up. Ashley: Kevin, do you mind? Kevin: Hey, don't look at me. I'm just telling you what he said... and warning you not to fall for it, because he's probably gonna ask you to pay his bail. Ashley: Don't worry. I have no intention of visiting him in jail. I have no intention of giving him any money. From now on, I'm gonna be a lot more careful, okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: You know, baby, you have put in so many years at Newman Enterprises. I can't even believe that you would think about jumping ship just because that heifer tried to sweet talk you. Neil: No, no, honey, honey, you're missing the point here, okay? Dru: Unh-unh. Neil: Yes, you are. It's because of what's happening at Newman, the way things are changing. And believe me, they're not for the better. Dru: Baby, you think that Brad has this inordinate amount of influence at the top. Neil: Exactly. You see, when someone approaches me with a proposition, you know what I'm gonna do from now on, like it or not? I'm gonna keep an open mind. Hmm? Dru: Neil, baby, I-I had no idea-- let me take your coat-- that you were feeling this way. And, um, you know, we need to talk about it. There's a lot to consider. But I just don't want you making any hasty decisions that you're gonna regret later. Okay? Now, um, there's something else we need to talk about. And the timing stinks, but we really do have to talk about it. It's very important. Neil: Drucilla, please, can't it wait? Dru: No, it cannot. It's about Yolanda. Neil: What about Yolanda? Dru: She's being released. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: I'm almost an adult, Mom, you know. And I have to fight my own battles. I mean, this isn't like some kid tripping me in the second grade, and then I fell and chipped my tooth on the sidewalk. Phyllis: Did that happen to you? Daniel: Kind of, but that's not the point I'm trying to make here. Phyllis: Well, listen, it's very important to me, because I wasn't there for you when you were growing up. And I wanna be there for you. I wanna protect you. Daniel: That's not your fault. Phyllis: Well, it is. Daniel: I just think it's really amazing the way you always go to bat for me. Phyllis: Well, I'm a mother. That's my job. Daniel: And you're great at it. Really, I mean, knowing that there's someone always there for me no matter what. Phyllis: I'll always be by your side. Daniel: I know that, Mom. You've proved that. Phyllis: I have to go to work, so... Daniel: Okay. Don't let me keep you. Phyllis: See you later. Daniel: Bye. Two people I could always count on-- you and Lily. [SCENE_BREAK] [Daniel remembering.] Daniel: Thank God. Lily: How did you know where to find me? Daniel: Your dad told me, so I raced right out here. Lily: Well, how'd you get through? Daniel: I had to buy a ticket to clear security. Lily: Man, I have been going crazy thinking that maybe you didn't want to see me. Daniel: Lily, no. No. Are you kidding me? There's no way I wouldn't come here. Lily: Can you believe they're sending me away? Daniel: Yeah. Your dad tells me Mr. Richards dropped the charges though, so... trust me, it's worth it. Listen, nothing's gonna change between us, okay? Lily: Yeah. I love you so much. I don't know how I can do this. Daniel: You listen to me. Listen to me, it doesn't matter if they send you to china. 'Cause nothing's gonna change the way I feel about you. You got that? It's me and you forever, kid. All right? Woman: Flight 247 to Manchester, New Hampshire, is now boarding. Since we have a light flight today, we invite all passengers to board at this time. Daniel: I love you forever, Lily. Lily: My mom's gonna be back. I have to go. Daniel: Okay. I'll be here waiting for you. Daniel: Go ahead. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: I have no idea what you're talking about. Brad and Ashley were through a long time ago. Jack: Oh, they're living in different houses, all right, but they're a long way from being legally divorced, a fact Brad conveniently forgot to mention judging from the look on your face. If this doesn't tell you what kind of guy you're dealing with-- Victoria: I'm sure the only reason he didn't mention it is because in his mind, it's only a technicality. Jack: How convenient for him. Victoria: Jack, you and I both know that a divorce can take months, years even. Jack: I'll say. Especially when you haven't filed the papers yet. Victoria: Why even bring this up, hmm? Why, revenge? Well, you talk about lame. You can't screw the guy over professionally, so now you just go for the jugular. Or so you think you do. Jack: I think you have a right to know the truth. What you do with it is, as you say, your affair. Victoria: Okay, you know what? I'm officially bored with this conversation. You're just putting your own spin on things, and I'm really not interested in listening to that. Jack: Okay, one last thing. No spin. You deserve a hell of a lot more. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: Well, I'll give Dr. Ahuja a call. Dru: Baby, that won't be necessary. I've just come from there. And while I was there, I found out that Devon skipped school to see his mother. Neil: Why would-- why would he do something so irresponsible? Dru: Honey, don't be upset with him because he cares about Yolanda. It's her fault for asking him to go there in the first place. Neil: No, is not. This is not cool. We're gonna have to sit down and have a very serious talk with that kid. Dru: We need a plan first. And what about Yolanda? Neil: What about Yolanda? You know, I have a lot of sympathy for her, but what else can we do here? Dru: Get her a job! Make sure she gets to her N.A. Meetings. Neil: No. No. That's not what we do, okay? It's not up to us. She's gotta make the effort. Dru: Neil, think about doing it for Devon. Neil: Let me ask you something. What happens if after all that, Yolanda slips, right? That kid's gonna be crazy upset. Who's he gonna blame? He's gonna blame us for her failures. Dru: So we do nothing? We just let this woman flap in the wind, Neil? I can guarantee you, if we don't help her, she will fail. Neil: Honey, let me remind you this lady has had a lifelong issue with drugs, hasn't she? We've given her a chance by getting her straight. Now she has to do the rest on her own. Dru: Neil, we can't-- Neil: Now listen, I've had enough talk about Yolanda and her problems. 'Cause right now I'm a little worried about my own. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: Have a seat. Michael: Hello, fellow conspirator. Ashley: Please don't call me that. Thank you for coming so quickly, though. Michael: Well, you made it sound important. What's going on? Ashley: Kevin paid me a visit. Michael: Ahh. All right, what happened? Ashley: Did you know that he saw Tom in jail? Michael: Yes, I did. And I gave my little brother an earful. Ashley: Apparently, Tom wants to see me. Michael: How do you know that? Ashley: Because Kevin passed along the message. Michael: And he did, huh? He's an idiot. Ashley: Listen, it wasn't like that. He wanted to make sure I didn't listen to anything Tom said. But I'm worried about this. If Kevin figures out what we did, that could be very bad. Nobody can know. Michael: Nobody will know. Ashley, everything's going according to plan. I talked to Tom. He's making all sorts of noise about my framing him. But nobody's listening to that. The only snag could be Christine. Ashley: What about Christine? Michael: She was appointed to Tom's case by the public defender's office, all right? She's not gonna stay on it. Don't worry. She'll handle the bail hearing, after which, she will excuse herself. Ashley: Well, I hope so. We can't have anybody we know involved in this, Michael. I mean, I was desperate to get that bastard out of-- Michael: Desperate situations call for desperate measures. Ashley: Look, I hope this plan works. Michael: Look, we took a shot at him, Ashley. If he suspects that I'm responsible, then he just knows I'm someone he can't toy with. Ashley: Okay. What if Christine gets him out on bail? Michael: Ain't happening. Ashley: How can you be so sure? Michael: I told you. I made sure of it. He's not going anywhere. [SCENE_BREAK] Tom: Where the hell did you get your law degree, out of a vending machine? Chris: I can't adequately represent a client who lies to me. Why didn't you tell me you had an outstanding warrant for drug charges? Tom: I forgot about it. Chris: Oh, you forgot about it? Tom: It was nothing. They busted me with one joint. It was misdemeanor out of state. The cops didn't even come looking for me. Chris: It doesn't matter. In the eyes of the court, you're a flight risk with a drug history. That looks bad, Tom. Very bad. Tom: So what am I supposed to do now? Chris: Find a way to come up with the bail money. Tom: Oh, right, just like that. Where the hell am I gonna come up with a half a million dollars? [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: (Sighs) Brad: You look like I feel. Victoria: Oh, yeah? Why? What's your problem? Brad: Ash just read me the riot act about you and Abby. Victoria: Oh. Brad: Apparently, Abby doesn't feel comfortable around you. She doesn't think you like her. Victoria: That is... well, anything I say right now is just gonna get me in trouble, so I'm just not gonna say anything. Brad: Look, Victoria, if you have an issue with my daughter, you need to say something about it. We need to talk about this stuff. Victoria: That goes both ways, Bradley. Brad: What does that mean? Victoria: I don't know. I don't suppose that there's anything that you want to share with me. Brad: Like what? Victoria: Well, I'll give you a hint. It's something that makes me feel pretty uncomfortable myself. Brad: All right, listen, Victoria, I am really not in the mood for guessing games. I have no idea what you're talking about. Victoria: I just heard that you and Ashley are still married. When were you planning on sharing this with me, Bradley? [NEXT_ON] Sheila: My sweet Scotty. Tonight's the night my dream finally comes true. Michael: Tom has no power now unless we give it to him. Tom: When I get outta here, I'm gonna make you suffer for what you've done to me.