At the ranch Victoria is trying to wrap herself around all the things that took place while she was in a coma, while also trying to figure out the fate of her future. The decision of returning to Newman or seeking out other business ventures looms over her head while Nikki and JT insist that she stay home and recover with Reed. Victor is with Hope at her bedside, Vic (Victor Jr.) returns and is given some tough pills to swallow; one being that Hope is terminally ill with cancer and Victor is his father. David's past catches up with him as he is forced to pay back his loans. Nikki makes a deal with Victoria to put her wedding on hold and shares this with David. Oh, the wonderful world of fashion as told by Chloe who has turned the Winter's living room into Fashion Week. She torments Lily about her weight and inability to be chic, and Devon and Cane assure her that Chloe is all wrong, because she is simply beautiful the way she is. However, Lily is unsure and allows her insecurities to get the better of her as she scrutinizes herself in the mirror.
Phyllis: Yeah, but we can't lose sight of the fact that our core audience will be women. Nick: Yeah, but men will be into it, too. We just gotta put in some articles that they'd like. You know, like, uh, how about the best golf courses in Scotland, or hot, new exotic cars? Phyllis: No naked women. (Knock on door) Phyllis: All right? Our core audience is women... (Chuckles) who want something that they want to see, which is fashion because most women are obsessed with it. Nick: Yeah, I know. Nikki: Hi. Phyllis: Hi, come in. Nick: But this isn't just fashion, all right? This is--it's about lifestyles. Nikki: What are you two so revved up about? Nick: Oh, it's this online project that we started with Jack and Sharon. It's really coming along. Nikki: Your father is not going to like you working with Jack. Nick: (Chuckles) Phyllis: Well, I think it's out of his control. Nick: Mom, I have moved on, and I couldn't be happier about it. Nikki: I think I share that relief. Freed from Victor Newman. Nick: We were in captivity far too long. Nikki: (Sighs) I Hope you're not too bitter. Nick: And you're not? Phyllis: Wow, look at the two of you, pretending like this doesn't hurt. That's not really healthy. (Clears throat) Nick: (Laughs) Phyllis: But it's not for me to say. I'm gonna check on Summer. Do you hear crying? I hear crying. Nikki: (Sighs) really, you do need to put your anger aside. Nick: That's kind of ironic, Mom, because most of what Dad and I were fighting about was the way he was treating you. Nikki: I know, Honey, and that's my battle. Nick: Sounds like you've forgiven him. Nikki: Look, it's my divorce, my lawsuit. I'm sorry that I let you get so involved in it. Now that it's settled, we've got to move on. That's what I'm trying to do. Nick: It takes time. Nikki: Well, maybe not working together will help you. Nick: I am... glad I'm out of there. Nikki: I'm so sorry. I never wanted to tear my children apart from their father. Nick: Mom, I chose the side where my heart was, okay? I don't want you to blame yourself. Nikki: You have to be a realist when you're dealing with your father. Yes, he's tough, he's ruthless. You have to approach him with eyes wide-open. But he is still your father. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Choices-- it is all about choices. Lily: (Chuckles) wow. Well, that's, um, a lot of clothes. Chloe: Well, you have a lot to do-- personal appearances, uh, photo shoots. I mean, you can't wear the same thing twice. Lily: Am I gonna fit into any of these? Chloe: Barely. I advise, uh, cutting back on snacking. Lily: Huh, okay. So, um, I'm supposed to wear this? Chloe: Mm-hmm. Devon: What's going on here? Chloe: Oh, Lily is going chic. Devon: Really? That's funny. I thought she already was. Chloe: Not in my universe. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Hi. J.T.: Hey. Victoria: Hi. Uh, you want some tea? J.T.: Well, it's a good thing I didn't bring you a latte. Is Reed sleeping? Victoria: Yeah, for almost an hour now. (Sighs) the house seems pretty quiet with Dad gone. J.T.: Still worried about where he went? Victoria: Well, yeah. I mean, he seemed so serious... almost philosophical. J.T.: I'm sure it's just some business deal that nobody knows about, at least not yet. Victoria: Yeah, you're right. After all, Dad is always about business. J.T.: (Laughs) which is a perfect opening for me to tell you what I've been thinking. I really don't think you should rush back to work yet. Victoria: Well, it's not rushing, not if I'm ready. J.T.: Oh, it is rushing if you only think you're ready. Look, Newman's not going anywhere. You need to give yourself time to recover and be with our baby. Victoria: Okay, listen, I promise you, I'm not gonna push it. But... I'm not meant to sit around. I have to get back to work. It's--it's who I am. J.T.: Oh, you really are your father's daughter. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: I brought you some tea. Hope: Oh. Thank you. I can't really hold anything down. I'm pretty nauseous. Victor: I'm sorry. Hope: (Sighs) Victor: You're facing this so bravely. I don't know how you do it. Hope: I know you would do the same. I've just been sitting here. I was thinking... I just have regrets, Victor, guilt... that I never... I never told our son that I kept the two of you from each other. I just... I wanted things to be different for him. Victor: Mm-hmm. Hope: I-I wanted him to have a simple life and to--to find his own way and-- and to have all the right values. Victor: Mm-hmm. I understand that. Besides, you gave him more than that. You gave him your love. And, you know, that makes a person strong, to know that he was loved. He'll weather this. He'll get through this. Hope: But I deprived you of him all these years. Victor: But you had your reasons. Hope: I'm sorry, though. Please forgive me. I hope you agree that we should tell him the truth. Just the truth. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: David. David: Oh, hey, Jill. You know, I gotta tell you, I don't know whether I should be thanking you or be mad at you. Nikki's so happy running Jabot that I never see her anymore. Jill: Well, she's gonna be very busy with that, that's for sure. David: Yeah. Jill: You'll be waiting up a lot of nights. David: No. That--that'll all end when I start showing up at the office. Jill: What do you mean? David: Well, I've just been named co-C.E.O. Jill: I wasn't aware of that. David: Oh, I'm sorry. I-I assumed you knew. Is there a problem? Jill: It just-- I didn't realize that you had experience in that area. That's all. David: Hmm. Jill: David, uh, it's really hard for me to watch all these changes at Jabot now that I'm not a part of it. Nikki obviously has a lot of confidence in you. David: Well, you do know that we're getting married, don't you? Jill: Yeah, my mother told me that. Mm-hmm. You're gonna marry her, you're gonna live with her, you're gonna work with her. David: That's the plan. Jill: Boy, it sounds like your life completely revolves around her. David: Well, not completely, but I am grateful to have her. Thank you again. Jill: See you around. David: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Yeah. I don't know about this. Chloe: One of a kind, straight from Milan. One of the hottest new Italian designers. Lily: Well, maybe it's a little too hot for me. Devon: Yeah, I'm thinking, like, Halloween, next year. That's what I'm thinking. (Laughs) Lily: (Laughs) Chloe: (Chuckles) funny. Uh, but I actually have an important assignment, so I'd appreciate a little support here. Devon: Oh, well, I apologize, but it's just--she looks a little bit uncomfortable. And isn't the point of fashion to fit your style, not the other way around? Chloe: Fashion is whatever the press demands. And I am dressing you for a press roundup. Lily: A what? Chloe: Yeah, it's-- it's just--it's too tight. You drink a lot of water? You might feel a little bloated? Devon: Oh, come on. Are you serious? Chloe: Okay, Lily, let's, uh, try wedging you into another one. (Smacks Lily's backside) huh? [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Tell me about him. What's he like? Hope: Oh... he is so special. He's amazing. He's... he's strong and smart and self-sufficient. Victor: Mm-hmm. Hope: He worked very hard, Victor. He got himself full scholarships to both college and grad school. Victor: He did? Hope: Yes. Victor: Whoa. Hope: He works in an investment firm on Wall Street now. Victor: He does? Well, that's impressive, for heaven sake. In other words, you did very well raising him without me. Hope: He has your strength, you know, your vulnerability. He reminds me so much of you. Victor: Hmm. Hope: (Voice breaking) I... I'm so proud of him. And I know you will be, too. He's so beautiful. Victor: I'm sure I'll be proud of him, too. And together, you and I will tell him the truth. Hope: What if he rejects it? What if he hates me for what I've done? Victor: Well, that's just the chance we have to take, and I'm sure he won't. Hope: (Normal voice) I think about dying, you know, leaving... Victor: Mm-hmm. Hope: All the regrets-- that I didn't tell him, that you didn't have each other in--in each other's lives, and maybe it's just--maybe... Victor: Hope-- Hope: Ow. Maybe it's the cruelest thing I've ever done. I don't know. Victor: Hope, he loves you, I love you, you love him. Together, we will... we will deal with all of this. All right? Everything will be fine. Promise you. Hope: (Whispers) I need to make peace, Victor. Victor: Mm-hmm. Hope: (Normal voice) I think you should know that, um... Victor: What? Hope: He doesn't go by the name Victor. Victor: Oh? Hope: Everyone calls him Vic. Victor: Hmm. Mm-hmm. Hope: Just promise me one more thing. Victor: Anything. Hope: You won't say anything to Vic before I do. Victor: Of course I won't. Hope: We'll tell him together. Victor: I promise you, I won't. Can I get you something? Hope: No, Victor. Just sit with me. (Sighs) just hold my hand. Oh, I'm so glad you're here. So glad you're here. (Sighs) (Sobs) Victor: Are you all right? Hope: Yes, I'm fine. Thank you for helping me. Victor: You're welcome. Um, are you alone here? Hope: Why do you ask? Victor: Well, if you are, then I will not leave you if you need any help. Hope: No, I said I'm fine, so you can leave. Man: Mom. Mom, I'm here. Hope: Oh, Honey. Man: Mom... what's wrong? Hope: You're finally home. (Whispers) oh, my boy, my love. Man: Mom, what's wrong? Jeez, look at you. Are you not feeling good? Hope: Victor, you still here? Victor: Yes, I'm still here, Hope. Hope: Okay. Victor: Hi. Man: Tell me what's going on. Hope: I need to tell you something. I need you to listen. I need you to stay calm. Okay? It's very important. Man: Mom... what's going on? Hope: I know you're gonna be okay now. I know that. My one sadness is that... I won't always be with you, baby. Man: What are you saying? Hope: I have cancer, Honey. I'm dying. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Did your mom leave? Did I hear her leave? Nick: Yeah. Summer still asleep? Phyllis: Yeah, I think playing in the snow wore her out. Nick: Shoveling does it for me, too. Phyllis: Yeah. Nick: So I got some, uh, some more ideas on the magazine. Phyllis: We were talking about your dad when I checked on Summer, right? Nick: Uh, yes. Yes, we were. You know, Mom really seems to want me to forgive him. Phyllis: I agree with your mom. Nick: How can you say that? Phyllis: Because all this anger you have toward him, it takes much more energy to carry that anger than it does to just forgive him. Nick: Wow. That was nice, Gandhi. Thank you. Phyllis: The reason I'm saying that is 'cause I hate to see you torn up about it, and I want you to be happy. Nick: I am so happy. I'm happy with you... and I'm happy with this project. Phyllis: Yeah, yeah, it's a good start, this project. Nick: Look, you know my dad and I have a very complicated relationship. Phyllis: He has a complicated relationship with everyone. Nick: Exactly. And when things get tough, he just takes off. Phyllis: You just don't want to deal with this, do you? Nick: Not at all. Phyllis: (Laughs) Nick: And least of all, him. [SCENE_BREAK] J.T.: I can take care of you and Reed. Victoria: J.T., we never have to worry about money. J.T.: You know what? I don't want the Newman family safety net. I'm not looking for handouts from Victor. Victoria: Well, I-I know. I'm just saying that it's there if we ever get into trouble. J.T.: Well, we won't. I'm gonna build a career, and together, we can take care of our family. (Door opens and closes) Nikki: Well, hello, you two. Victoria: Hi, Mom. J.T.: Hey. Nikki: Don't you look cozy on a cold winter's day? Victoria: Oh, well, we are. J.T.: (Laughs) Victoria: So cozy. Nikki: Well, I came by to talk to you two about something. Victoria: What? Nikki: Another wedding. David and I are talking about setting a date. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: All those phone calls, Mom, you never mentioned being sick. Hope: Shh. Honey, we'll have plenty of time to talk about that, okay? Man: Okay, listen, I want to talk to your doctor for a second. Are you a specialist? Victor: No, I'm not. Man: Wait, I know you. You're... you're Victor Newman. Victor: That's right. Man: Why are you here? Victor: Because your mother called me, and she and I have been friends for a long time. Hope: Since before you were born, Sweetheart. Man: I've met you before, haven't I? Victor: Uh, indeed you have. I didn't think you'd remember. Hope: Actually, you're named for him. Man: I am? Hope: Oh, God. Can you help me up, Honey? Man: What's wrong? Yeah, yeah, of course. Hope: I just need to get comfortable. Okay. Man: Is that better? Hope: Okay. That's better. That's good. Man: Look, Mom, I think it's important that I talk to your doctors, okay? Find out exactly what treatments they've got you on. I have a friend at the firm in New York. His dad's the leading oncologist in the city. I'll ask for help. Hope: Okay, Honey, just slow down. Slow down, okay? Come give your mother a hug. That's what I need. I love you so much. Man: Mom... it's gonna be all right, Mom, okay? Hope: Okay. Man: It's gonna be all right. Hope: I have tried. I've fought as hard as I can, Honey. I've done everything the doctors have told me. There's nothing left to be done. Okay? Man: No, you c-- you can't believe that. I won't believe that. [SCENE_BREAK] Walter: Looks a little light. David: Just consider that a down payment. Walter: Oh, Clark, come on. Need I remind you--? David: It's David. Walter: That's another thing. What'd you change your name for? You think it would help you hide from me? David: I should've known better, huh? Walter: Okay, I bet this isn't even a quarter of what you owe. David: Look, I'm gonna get you the rest, soon. Walter: When? David: I just started this new job. Walter: Oh, what, are you gonna send me $100 every week out of your salary, huh? By the time you pay me back, we'll both be dead. I don't think so. David: No, no, it's not gonna be like that. Listen to me. I was just named co-C.E.O. of a huge company. I'm gonna have stock options, bonuses. And in six short months, I will have you everything that you-- Walter: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait. Six months? Nah, six months turns into eight months. Look, I'm not a bank... David. All right? Just forget the installment plan. Now look, that new girlfriend of yours, she's very wealthy, huh? She loves you. You go to her, you tell her you need a quarter of a million bucks. Hmm? I've heard you got her wrapped around your finger. David: You leave Nikki out of this. You hear what I'm saying to you? Walter: Look, maybe she'll find it romantic. Hey, you know how women love men in trouble. David: She is off-limits to you. Do you understand me? I will get you the rest of your money in a short time. I promise. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: I just didn't think that-- that you two would be getting married so soon. Nikki: Now wait a minute. That's what I said to you two. Victoria: Yeah, but, Mom, I wasn't just divorced a few weeks ago. Nikki: Well, he's a wonderful man. I get to be happy, too. Victoria: (Laughs) okay. Of course you do. But I just think that you should take some time and think about it. Nikki: Okay, I'll make a deal with you. I won't rush into a wedding, and you won't rush getting back to work at Newman. J.T.: That's just what I was saying. Victoria: Okay. You know, with Nick not there anymore, maybe now is a good time for me to make a change as well. Nikki: You need to just relax for a while. And eventually, maybe you'll come work with me at Jabot? Victoria: Mom. Don't you see? There's the problem. I'm loyal to both you and Dad, and I just don't want to be put in the middle. Nikki: Angel, that is the last thing I want to do. But this is your chance to make your own decisions about your future. After everything you've been through, y-you really need to think long and hard about what you want to do with your life. Victoria: Okay. You're right. You are right. I will. Thank you. Nikki: Okay. (Blows kiss) Victoria: (Blows kiss) Nikki: All right, I've gotta go meet David. I will see you later. Give that baby a kiss for me. Victoria: Okay. We will. (Door opens) Victoria: See? (Door closes) Victoria: This is exactly what I knew would happen. J.T.: That your parents would put you in between 'em? Victoria: You know, no matter how hard they may try not to, they will always make this a war. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: The doctors ran all kinds of tests. I got them back. They told me it was carcinoma of the pancreas. Man: Oh. Pancreatic cancer, Mom? Hope: Yes, Honey. Yes. Man: Mr. Newman, do you know any specialists? I mean, there's radiation, there's chemo, there's new drugs. Victor: I flew in the top specialist from the Mayo Clinic. Man: What did they say? Victor: Well, they left a number of pills here for your mother to take, and, uh, they tried everything they could. Man: Look, there are always options, Mom. Look, we're gonna fight this, okay? Don't give up. Hope: Okay. Shh. Listen to me. Man: No, look, don't-- Hope: Stop. Stop. I need you to listen to me, Honey. Okay? I don't want to spend what precious little time I have left like this. Man: Mom. Hope: Listen to me. Listen to me. I need you to dig deep. I want you to find that faith that I have instilled in you. You need to accept this. Man: Never. Hope: Vic, Honey, please. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: So what's going on? Devon: It's a, uh, fashion show. Cane: What do you mean? Devon: Oh, you'll see. Lily: Cane. Hey. Cane: Wow. Lily: (Laughs) Cane: Yeah, you look fantastic. Lily: Thank you. Chloe: Hey, hey, hey, the dress. Lily: Oh. Chloe: Don't crush the dress. Lily: Okay. Cane: Sorry. Chloe: Well, I guess we're close to success here. I mean, he's practically drooling. Tell me, are you this attentive to all the new models, Mr. Ashby? Cane: Oh, I'm, uh, I'm just taking care of Jabot's interests. Chloe: Mm-hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Oh. Hi. Did you just get here? David: Yes, I did. Nikki: You having a rough day? David: (Chuckles) yeah, I guess you could say that. Nikki: How come? David: Oh, I just, um, I had a lousy workout at the club. Nikki: Oh. Well, I'll make some tea, and we can relax. I wanted to talk to you a little bit anyway. David: All right. About what? Nikki: Well, you were talking about the wedding, setting a date. David: I think we were both talking about that, yes. Nikki: I just don't think Victoria is really ready for that yet. David: So you want to push the date? Nikki: Well... I-I just feel that we should give her a little more time to get adjusted to the divorce. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Okay, well, we will work on makeup tomorrow. Lily: Uh, let me guess. Chic, trendy, cutting-edge makeup? Chloe: Huh, laugh now, but when I get you on the cover of "Vogue," you'll be thanking me. Lily: (Chuckles) Chloe: Mwah. Mwah. Lily: Oh. Chloe: Bye. Lily: Bye. Cane: Bye. (Clears throat) Devon: Oh. She's a little intense, huh? Cane: Yeah, but she's supposed to be good at what she does, so... Devon: Oh, yeah? Like telling Lily she's overweight? Lily: She didn't say I was overweight. Just that I was a little bloated. Cane: Please. You look fantastic. (Knock on door) Lily: Oh. Oh. Jill: Hi, Lily. Lily: Oh, Jill, hi. Jill: I just ran into Chloe, and she told me how much progress she's making. Lily: Oh. Jill: Good for you. Lily: Thanks. Cane: Thank you. We were just telling her how good she looked. Jill: Well, I just popped in to tell you that I've set up a big press conference for you next week. Lily: Oh. Uh, that must have been what Chloe was talking about. Devon: Yeah. You know, guys, I don't get this world of fashion at all, so I'm gonna take off. I have class in the real world. I will see you all later. Lily: Mm. Cane: (Sighs) Jill: Cane. Cane: I think Chloe rubs him the wrong way. Jill: Oh, well, Chloe's an acquired taste. But she's very good at her job. Honey, I need you to check on one of the other winners with me at their hotel. Cane: At your service, boss. Jill: (Mouths words) (Cell phone ringing) Jill: Oh, oh, oh, oh. Uh, I'll see you downstairs. Bye, Lily. Lily: Bye. Jill: Bye. Cane: Bye. Jill: Yeah? All right. Be right there. (Door closes) Cane: Of all the winners, you are the most beautiful. Lily: Oh. Cane: Mm. I'll see you. Lily: Okay. Lily: Bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: So we've got this great new project we're working on. It's an online magazine aimed at luxury buyers, with fashion at the core. Victoria: Hmm. You--you say "We've." Nick: Uh, yeah. I'm partnering with Jack and Sharon and Phyllis. Victoria: Really? Nick: Yeah. Hey, why don't you come work on it with us? Victoria: Yeah. (Laughs) Dad would love that. Nick: Uh-huh. Victoria: You know, today, I'm thinking, must be my lucky day or something because Mom just offered me a job at Jabot. Nick: Jabot? Come on. It's too stuffy. You'll have way more fun with us. Victoria: Yeah, you're-- you're probably right, but I think I'm just gonna stay at Newman. I mean, somebody's gotta keep an eye on Dad. Nick: Hmm. I think we should let him roast in his own fire. Victoria: So what really happened? I mean, why did he... why did he fire you in the first place? Nick: I said the wrong thing, he got angry and then... (Imitates cutting noise) Victoria: Huh, it's not the first time. Nick: Yeah, I know, but this one got pretty brutal. But I'm doing my own thing now, and honestly, I couldn't be happier. You may want to think about doing the same. Victoria: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Vic: I can't-- I can't do this. I can't do this. Victor: I understand. Please sit down. Victor: You understand what pancreatic cancer is all about? Vic: I've heard it's the worst. Victor: They say it's unstoppable. Vic: I guess it means a lot to my mother that you're here, Mr. Newman. Victor: Call me Victor, please. Vic: You know, it's too bad I didn't know you long ago. I could've used you for some of my term papers. Victor: (Laughs) mm. You went to Harvard business school, I understand. Vic: Yeah. Harvard business school all the way. Victor: Good for you. And you got a scholarship all by yourself? Vic: Yes, I did. Victor: That's very impressive. Vic: Well, business is my passion. People focus on their passions. I was always very focused. Maybe that was my mistake. Maybe... Victor: Why would it be your mistake? Vic: Well, maybe if I didn't concentrate on getting out of here, I-I could've seen this coming. Victor: There's nothing you could've done to stop the progress of the cancer. Nothing. Vic: I can't even imagine my life without her. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: I just hope that Chloe isn't trying to turn Lily into something she's not. You know, Chloe is kind of slick. Jill: How much does Lily want this? Cane: I think she's ambivalent. She never really cared about fashion to begin with, so she'll either take it and run with it, or she'll leave it. Jill: I really hope she runs with it, and not just for us. I mean for her because I really think she could be a star. Cane: Yeah. That's the fear. Jill: Yeah. It's a hard life. [SCENE_BREAK] (Door rattles) Lily: Oh. Devon: Forgot my backpack. So, uh... I guess no, like, uh, chocolate or potato chips, ice cream or, like, food in general anymore, right? Lily: What? Devon: I saw you checking yourself out in the mirror for fat bulges. I think that Chloe girl is sending you the wrong messages. Lily: Look, I just... ugh. I just don't know if I'm cut out for this. Devon: What are you talking about? Of course, you are. It's in your blood. Lily: You think so? Devon: No, I know so. All right? That's why that Chloe girl gets on my nerves so damn much. You don't need all that chic stuff. You have class inside, where it counts. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: You know, I don't think I felt the same pressure as you do. Nick: He was always tougher on me. Victoria: Well... it was a double standard. You know, the expectations, they were just... they were different. Nick: What is it about fathers and sons? Victoria: I don't know, but I'm glad that J.T. won't be putting that kind of pressure on Reed. That's one reason I'm so glad that he's his dad. Nick: You know, that's why I always try and be very supportive with Noah. Victoria: You are a great dad, Nick. Nick: We're both gonna be good parents 'cause we know what not to do. Victoria: Yeah. But when everything's said and done, Dad does love us. Nick: Yeah, but he can only love on his terms, Sis, and where does that leave us as adults? [SCENE_BREAK] Vic: I'm sorry. I'm having a hard time... wrapping my head around all of this. Victor: I don't blame you. It's a horrible disease. And pancreatic cancer is... one of the worst forms of it. Vic: I hear it's the worst, yeah. Victor: If you want, I'll, um, get you on the phone with one of the specialists. You can talk to him. Vic: No, I don't see what good that would do. Victor: Unfortunately, not much. Vic: You know, I grew up in this kitchen. (Laughs) some of the happiest moments of my life here... just me and Mom. She's the only family I have. [Victor remembering] Hope: I'm hurting you. I'm hurting you, and I don't want to. I'm confused and... (Sobs) and I don't fit into your world. (Sobs) I just don't. I tried. I can't. I don't want that for our son. I want him to be comfortable. I want him to be happy. I just want him to be happy. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: Vic. Victor, please! Please come. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: I'm now officially done for the day. And I would like to take you out. Lily: Oh, I'd love that. Cane: You know, you are the most beautiful girl in Genoa City, inside and out. Lily: You really know how to make me feel better. And I love you for that. Actually, I love you for... a lot of reasons. In fact, I think... I think I just plain love you. Cane: Come here. Lily: (Giggles) Cane: Let's get outta here. Lily: Okay. Sure. Um... I'll just go change. Cane: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: You should've seen Victoria today. She was so vulnerable. I mean, all I could see when I looked in her face was my little girl. David: You're right to want to protect her, Nikki. We'll just get married when you and she are both ready. Nikki: Thank you for understanding. David: I love you, Nikki. I do. And I just want you to know that, okay? Nikki: I do know that. Mm. I love you, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: What happened when I was in the coma? Nick: Mm, uh, stuff. Victoria: Stuff? No, I want the truth. Start with the fight with Dad. Nick: Well, Dad thought I sided with Mom and that I turned against him. Victoria: All right, so they were on opposing sides. But how? Nick: Well, Dad was trying to ruin Mom financially. And then you were in a coma. And there were some decisions that, you know, they had to be made, about-- about you and the baby. Victoria: What decisions about me and the baby? Victoria: What aren't you telling me? Nick: Well, there was a... there was a moment where... it looked like a choice had to be made. Phyllis: And your parents couldn't agree with what they thought you would want. J.T.: You know, I don't think right now is the best time to talk about that. Victoria: No, now is the best time. I want to know the truth. Nick: (Sighs) well, Mom knew that you would... want to have the baby. J.T.: She felt you would do anything to save the baby's life. Victoria: What about Dad? J.T.: His concern was with you. He thought you could go on to have other babies, but you were the main priority. Nick: They held each other up, and eventually it ended up in arbitration. Victoria: My God. I don't believe this. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: There's something we needed to tell you. Vic: We? What, both of you? Hope: I asked Victor to be here because we need to tell you the truth. Vic: Mom, I understand. Okay? I do. You needed Victor here for support so that you could tell me you were dying. Hope: No. No, Sweetheart. It's more than that. I want you to know where you came from, your roots. Victor is your father. [NEXT_ON] Cane: Hey, Neil. Hey, Karen. Would you like to pull up a chair and join us? Hope: Don't judge him and don't hate him. That's all I'm asking. Jeff: Oh! Ah!