Glo refuses to bow down and goes to Jabot to asks for her job back, Jill agrees on one condition that she be the receptionist. Neil questions Adam's changes to Beauty of Nature, Victor assures Neil that he has approved these changes and tells Adam to keep Neil abreast of any changes. Victoria shares her disdain with Neil about the union of Victor and Sabrina, Neil offers sound advice and urges her to attend the ceremony. David buys Nikki a horse and continues to gamble out of control, Victoria overhears him placing a bet. Colleen returns from Singapore and its not all sunshine and roses as she breaks up with Adrian and accepts a job at the coffeehouse.
Victor: I am so glad to see you eating. Sabrina: Mmm. Mon chérie, I'm starving all the time. (Laughs) Victor: Oh, yes. You're eating for two. Sabrina: And enjoying every moment of it. (Laughs) (Door closes) Jana: Yoo-hoo! Good morning. Maid of honor reporting for duties. Victor: Good morning. Sabrina: (Laughs) maid of honor, have some coffee. Jana: Oh, I can't. The florist is outside with some beautiful peonies and roses. Sabrina: Perfect. Victor: Roses and peonies-- I thought of something more spectacular than that. Sabrina: Sweetheart, I'm very happy with my ordinary flowers. Victor: Well, then I'm happy, too, and you will look extraordinary in your wedding gown. Sabrina: Yes. Jana: Oh, God, forgive him, please. He only got a small glimpse of the dress. Please, forgive him. Sabrina: Don't worry, Jana. Victor knows I'm not superstitious. However, one shouldn't tempt fate either. Adam: Good morning, everybody. Sabrina: Hey. Perfect timing. We were discussing wedding flowers. Adam: Ooh, I can't help you out with that, but I have thrown a few bachelor parties in my day. Victor: I bet you have. Adam: (Laughs) [SCENE_BREAK] David: I deposited the money yesterday. The funds are available? That's great. All right. Thank you so much for your help. (Whispers) Excellent. (Normal voice) mmm. Ahh. Nikki: Oh, hello. David: Oh, hey. Nikki: Hmm. David: Mm. There you are. What a beautiful day it is. Nikki: My goodness, you are chipper. David: (Clears throat) Nikki: Any particular reason? David: Yes, there is. Nikki: Tell me. David: I can't tell. Nikki: David! David: It's a surprise. Nikki: Give me a hint. David: (Laughs) no hints. I'll see you back at the office. Nikki: (Sighs) was that a hint? David: Like I said, no hints. [SCENE_BREAK] Colleen: More coffee, Mr. Carlton? Brad: What are you doing here? Colleen: Hi. Brad: I'm supposed to pick you up at the airport at 5:00. Colleen: Yeah, an earlier seat opened up, so... Brad: Hey, welcome home. Tell me all about your trip. Colleen: I don't even know where to start. Brad: How about with, uh, some food? Colleen: Yeah. Brad: You must be hungry, huh? Come here. Sit down. Colleen: Two eggs over easy, hash browns, pancakes--anything. Brad: That's my girl. Big American breakfast, huh? Colleen: I did not adapt to the rice porridge and soybean milk soup, so... Brad: Oh, yeah. I guess not. Colleen: No. Brad: Well, let's order for you. Where are your bags? Colleen: With the bellman. I'm getting a room here. Brad: Here? Colleen: Yeah, I'm not going back to Adrian's. Brad: Ahh. No, of course, you're not, but you're not staying here either. The Carlton Arms-- great beds, satellite TV, best rates in town. Colleen: Thanks, Dad. Brad: So what does Adrian think? Colleen: He doesn't know I'm back. [SCENE_BREAK] [Gloria dreaming] Jill: So what do you feel like today? Kay: Ahh, I don't really like-- Jana: Hi, there. Hi. Jill: Hello. Decaf, please. Kay: Yes, same for me. Same-- Jill: Oh! Kay: Oh, dear God in heaven. Where is that aroma coming from? Jill: What is that? Jana: Ooh! Kay: Ooh. Jill: Oh! Jana: A sewage backup? Kay: Oh, please. Jill: Ugh. Jana: I better find the plumber. Kay: Do. Do. Oh, dear God. Jill: Oh. Jana: Ooh! Jill: No, forget the plumber. It's eau de Glo. Gloria: Flowers. Jill: Ugh. Gloria: Oh, Miss Nikki... Nikki: Oh. Gloria: Flowers, please, for sale. I haven't had a decent meal in weeks. Nikki: Oh, my God. That's not the only thing you haven't had. You reek! Oh, what has happened to you? Kay: Oh, Lord. Nikki: Back up. Back up. Kay: Oh, my God. Jana: Bad, bad karma. Kay: Oh! Jana: Ooh! Shoo! Gloria: I-I'm just try-- Jana: Be gone, riffraff! Gloria: I'm just trying to make an--an honest living. Kay: Oh. Jill: Oh! Gloria: (Gasps) oh! That is my-- the star of Marbelle. Jill: This is the star of Jill now. Gloria: That was mine! Jill: Go to your park bench. Yuck! Go! Gloria: (Crying) Katherine, please. Katherine. Kay: Oh, uh, Gloria, there is nothing I can do for you now. Jill: (Whispers) oh, my God. Kay: You're beyond help. Ugh! Jill: Ugh. Oh, get away from me. Kevin: Mom? What are you doing here? Stop mooching off of me. Gloria: Son, Son, Son, I am not mooching. Kevin: No, I have told you, you are not welcome here for the last time. Gloria: Son. Son! I have nobody! I am alone! And she has my diamond. (Sobbing) [Fisher licks Gloria] Gloria: No! [Gloria wakes up to Fisher licking her] Gloria: Oh, Fisher! (Groans) (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Kevin. Kevin: You got my message. Thank the Coffee Gods. Gloria: You're glad to see me? Kevin: Of course I am. We're short-staffed, and there's a proctologist convention in town. They come here to discuss stuff over my house blend table three needs a refill. Gloria: Uh, Honey, before I get started-- Kevin: You've started. Here. Gloria: I was hoping for some advice. Kevin: Mom, swamped. Gloria: Now I know that my recent work history hasn't been very good, and I've burned some bridges. Kevin: Oh, that's not all you've burned. Gloria: That boutique never would have caught fire if Lauren have left me on the sales floor, but I am not complaining. Kevin: Mom, table three. Now you're talking. Table three. Gloria: Honey, there's only one way left for me to save myself. Kevin: Good. Good. Seize the moment. Gloria: Thank you. I knew you'd understand. Kevin: No, no, no. Not this moment. Here. Gloria: I am not going to sell flowers on the street. Jill Abbott is not going to get the best of me, and it will be a cold day in hell before she gets my diamond. Kevin: What--what diamond? Mom, I--table three! Ugh! [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Well, more wedding plans? Sabrina: (Laughs) Victor: (Chuckles) Sabrina: Don't even think of peeking. Mm. I'm writing my wedding vows. Victor: You are? Sabrina: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Adam: Oh, you guys are doing your own? Victor: Oh, yes. We both will. (Cell phone rings) Adam: That reminds me I have to do a speech 'cause I'm the best man. Sabrina: Oh, it's my friend Petra. I hope she can come. Excuse me. Victor: Mm. Sabrina: Petra, ciao. Come stai? Victor: (Laughs) Adam: It's nice to see you two happy. Victor: Yes, Son, I'm very happy. Adam: You going to the office today? Victor: No, I am going to the club to meet with some accountants, which is not too exciting, but-- Adam: (Clears throat) well, I can send you some numbers over about the Beauty of Nature revamp. Victor: You know, don't bother with that. Uh, let me deal with that after the honeymoon, all right? Meanwhile, this is your project. Adam: All right, well, you'll have a full report when you get back then. Victor: And I better get dressed right now. Excuse me. Adam: Yep. Sabrina: (Sighs) Adam: Uh-oh. Why the long face? Sabrina: She can't make it-- family emergency. (Whispers) Yeah. Adam: (Groans) well, I guess it's hard to cross an ocean on such short notice. Sabrina: Mm. Adam: What about family? If--if you don't mind me asking. Sabrina: No, it's fine. Um, my father died when I was 12. Adam: Oh, I'm sorry. Was he ill or... Sabrina: No. He was assassinated. Yeah. He--he was a diplomat, and there was a car bomb. Adam: That's horrible. Sabrina: After that, my mom... you know how some people, when they're sad, they--they just shut down, or they're quiet? Adam: Yeah. Sabrina: And some are the opposite, and she was-- she became, um, frenetic and always on the go. She sent me off to boarding school, so... Adam: Mm. It's like you lost both parents in a way. Sabrina: I saw her from time to time. She was always with a new guy. Adam: That's too young to be on your own. Sabrina: That's why Vicki means so much to me, you know? Adam: Yeah, she's, um, a touchstone. Sabrina: Yeah. Perfect description. A touchstone. Yeah. Adam: (Laughs) Sabrina: And you know, it's very difficult to lose that. Adam: (Clears throat) Well, just give her a little more time to adjust. Sabrina: (Laughs) I don't have a choice, do I? Adam: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: I-I'm sorry. I can't believe that you're saying this, because you were in the boardroom when we approved the campaign. Jill: I know. I've just rethought it. As C.E.O. of Chancellor, that's my job. Victoria: It's already in production. Jill: We just limit it, Victoria. Victoria: But we've done focus groups. They loved the idea. Jill: I'm not saying kill the idea. I'm saying we roll it out region by region. Victoria: And give someone else the chance to swoop in? Kay: Ahh, Victoria's absolutely right. You stick with your plan. Jill: Katherine! Kay: Uh, Victoria, will you excuse us a moment? Victoria: Thank you, Katherine. (Whispers) Thank you. Jill: Don't do that. Do not reverse my decision and humiliate me in front of a subordinate. Kay: I cannot be bothered with office politics. Jill: No, because you're too busy writing the great American memoir! Kay: Well, I know a good idea when I hear one and see one, and she has one. Jill: So do I, Katherine, and if you'd put down your poison pen long enough to read the financials, you'd see it's the wrong time! Kay: Watch your tongue! My name is still atop of this building-- Nikki: (Clears throat) Uh, sorry. I'll come back. Jill: No. Kay: Uh, Nikki, no. No. No, Dear. Here. Jill: What do you want, Nikki? Nikki: Lansing Chemical rescheduled the conference call. Jill: For what time? Nikki: Friday at 1:00. Jill: Well, we're unavailable. You don't know? Nikki: Know what? Kay: Well, that's when Victor's getting married. Nikki: Well, that's okay. I can handle the call. Jill: No, no. I want to be in on the call, so just set another time. Kay: Nikki, Darling? Nikki: That's fine. I mean, I've remarried. Why shouldn't Victor be able to be married? Kay: She's far more generous than I would be. Jill: So you've been healed by the love of a good man, huh? Nikki: Yes, as a matter of fact. (Sighs) And I wish Victor and Sabrina the kind of happiness that David and I have found. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: All right. That should take care of it. Thank you. David: Hey, Brad. Brad: David, I thought I'd see a little grin on your face today. David: I can't thank you enough for that tip. Brad: Yeah, Candelabra ran a hell of a race, huh? David: Yes, she did. I watched the replay online. Brad: Great stretch run. David: Yeah. Only thing prettier was the payoff. Brad: Oh, no kidding, huh? That's my best take in years. David: (Laughs) yeah. Couldn't have come at a better time for me. Brad: Well, now our poker game's gonna be a lot more fun. Now we can raise the ante. David: Uh, you know, good luck with that, but I'm done. Brad: Done? What, you're giving up the game? David: Yeah. Yeah. I'm--I'm quitting for life. All I needed was one big win to get the monkey off my back, and I got it, thanks to you. Brad: That's enough for you? David: Yeah, definitely. I have enough to pay off my debts and, uh, and some to spare. Brad: Yeah, well, absolutely. Pay everything off. David: Yeah. Brad: But what do you want to give up a game that you love for? I mean, we can just, you know, keep the limit low and beer on ice. David: Mm-hmm. I'm finished, Brad. This squares us away, okay? I owe you one. Don't be afraid to call it in. Victoria: Brad, do you have a m-minute? David: Hi, Victoria. Victoria: Hi. Uh, I have a question about Jabot Retro, unless I'm interrupting something. Brad: No, no. Not at all. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: All fueled up and ready to go. Sabrina: Thanks for the talk, Adam. Adam: Yeah, you, too. I'm glad we're not such strangers anymore. Sabrina: You know, it--it feels, in a way, that we're kindred spirits. Adam: The outsiders, you mean? Sabrina: Well, coming into the family at the same time. Adam: (Laughs) Yeah. Scorned and reviled by the world. Sabrina: Being called "Newman wannabes." Adam: Oh, you heard that one, too, huh? Sabrina: From you. Adam: (Laughs) From me? Sabrina: Uh, yes. You called me a gold digger. Do you remember? Adam: (Groaning) Oh. Yeah. Sorry about that. I... Sabrina: (Laughs) So just for that, from now on, you're gonna have to call me "Mommy." Adam: Oh. (Laughs) It's not gonna happen, but I'll tell you something. If you and Victor end up having kids, I'll be right in there putting the worm on the hook like a good big brother. Sabrina: I like the sound of that. [SCENE_BREAK] Adrian: You need a hand? Victoria: Oh, hi. Um, yes. Thank you. Adrian: Sure. Victoria: Ever since I became a mom, I kind of need an extra hand all the time. (Laughs) Thanks. Adrian: Well, why don't you join me? We can catch up. Victoria: A-all right. I'd love to. Sure. Um, can you grab the stroller? Adrian: Sure. Victoria: All right. Adrian: So, uh... Victoria: So... Adrian: It's been a while, huh? Since-- Victoria: Clear Springs. Yeah, I know. Adrian: There you go. Victoria: I know. It's been a while. Adrian: We lived to tell the tale. Victoria: Yes, we did, not to mention this guy right here. I'm just kind of waiting for his nanny to come and pick him up, spend a little time with him this morning. Adrian: God, he is getting so big. Victoria: So how are you? How are things? Uh, how's Colleen? Is she enjoying her time abroad? Adrian: I wouldn't know. Victoria: What? I don't--I don't understand. Adrian: We had a fight, uh, before she left over the problem with my book, you know? Victoria: Oh, yeah, I heard. Uh, sorry. Adrian: Oh, new job helps. I'm, uh, writing some articles for your brother's magazine. I actually think you'll appreciate the topic. Victoria: How to get a baby boy to eat his strained turnips? (Laughs) Adrian: Not exactly, you know, a "Restless Style" kind of article, but, uh, it's actually about your father's new collection. Victoria: Oh. Yeah, there's a-a lot to say about that, I'm sure. Adrian: Would you, uh, be open for a little interview? Victoria: No, I-I didn't mean me. Adrian: Maybe some background? Victoria: No, I'm--I'm not interested. (Laughs) Sorry. It's a sore subject. Adrian: Well, if I had known... Victoria: (Clears throat) Sabrina was my friend, and, um, now she's marrying my father, so... Adrian: I could see how that would be difficult. Well, if you change your mind... Victoria: I won't change my mind. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Thank you. [Nikki remembering] Victoria: There's really no good way to say this. Dad and Sabrina are getting married. Nikki: What? Victoria: (Sighs) Nikki: He's-- he's marrying her? Victoria: (Sighs) I'm as shocked as you are. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Are you looking for something? Nikki: Uh, I was. Found it. Victor: (Exhales deeply) It's amazing how we can't do without those gizmos. Nikki: Although, we used to. Victor: Yeah. A lifetime. Nikki: Well, the kids missed you on Father's Day. Victor: The way they've been acting towards their father, I doubt it seriously. Nikki: They would have appreciated seeing you. Victor: Even if I brought my wife-to-be? Nikki: You could have come alone. Victor: No, I can't do that to her. She's isolated enough as it is. Nikki: Well, you understand how difficult this is for Victoria. Victor: Well, then perhaps you understand how difficult this is for me, that my own daughter won't be at my wedding, and how difficult this is for Sabrina, who is obviously, or used to be, her closest friend. Nikki: Yes. Well, that tells me how much you love Sabrina that you would make your children so unhappy. Victor: Two are unhappy. One is all right. Nikki: Well, best wishes on Friday and always. Victor: Same to you. Nikki: Good luck. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: Hey, Victor. Victor: Neil, thank you for coming. Neil: No problem. Uh, you're seeing the accounts later, right? Victor: Yep. Always a good idea to keep the money men fat. Neil: Here you go. Here's a pen. I just need your signature right there. Victor: All right. (Clears throat) Neil: So big, big day coming up, huh? Have you picked a place for the honeymoon yet? Victor: Yeah, we're gonna go to France... Neil: Oh. Victor: Be in a chateau for a while, and then back to Paris. Neil: Nice. Art galleries? Victor: Yeah, but with Sabrina as my guide. Neil: You know, Dru used to rave about--thank you. Dru used to rave about the, uh, Musee Bourdelle. Victor: Oh, yeah. I don't think I've heard of that. Neil: Mm. Victor: I should take a look at it. You still obviously miss Dru. Neil: Yeah, well, I always will, but I'm moving on. Victor: Oh. Neil: Um, I thought things were gonna work out with Karen. Victor: Yeah? What happened? Neil: What happened? Well, she moved on without me. Victor: (Inhales deeply) I'm sorry to hear that. Neil: Yeah, me, too, but listen, let's not talk about me and my troubles. Let's talk about you and your soon-to-be honeymoon. Victor, I'm very happy for you, and listen, don't worry about work at all while you're away, all right? Victor: Thank you, Neil. You'll take care of things. I know you will. Neil: Oh, yeah--1,000%. Victor: And, um... keep Adam apprised. Neil: Oh, you know I will. Victor: Okay. Neil: You know, Adam-- I got to tell you. Um, he's a very talented kid. Victor: Mm-hmm. Neil: Lots of ideas and... Victor: Mm-hmm. Neil: Lots of ambition. Victor: So why the hesitation? Neil: Well, he's making a lot of changes to Beauty of Nature. Victor: And it's too radical for you? Neil: I--now wait. Hold on. Now don't get me wrong. I-I love his enthusiasm, but sometimes he leaps before he looks. Victor: Mm-hmm. Neil: Now I want to take a closer look at this before it goes any further, you know what I'm saying? Victor: Okay, now I got to tell you that he is doing exactly what I told him to do, all right? Neil: Uh-huh. Okay. Adam: Hello, Gentlemen. Victor: Hello. Neil: Hi. Adam: Is this a private conversation, or can anyone join in? [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: All right. There you go. Enjoy, Guys. Colleen: Hi. Kevin: Hey, welcome back! When did you get home? Colleen: Today. I'm still on Shanghai time. I actually dreamt about your coffee. That's how much I missed it. Kevin: Excellent. All right, well, have a seat somewhere, and I'll get to you in, like, an hour. Colleen: Okay. Jana: (Gasps) Colleen? Hi! Colleen: Hi! Jana: The traveler returns. How are you? Colleen: Oh, I'm so glad to be home. Jana: Oh, was China just fantastic? Colleen: It was amazing. I have so many photos. Jana: Oh, I'd love to see them. Colleen: I bought you a present. Jana: For me? Colleen: It's for you and Kevin. It's a, um... Jana: Oh, yeah. It's a prayer wheel. I've read about these. Colleen: Every time you spin it, it sends good karma to the world. Jana: God, thank you. Colleen: And there's something else in there. Jana: Oh. Colleen: Those candies you like. Jana: Oh, you are such a darling. Kev, look what Colleen brought me. Kevin: Uh, does that thing make coffee? 'Cause otherwise, it's gonna have to wait. What are you doing here? Jana: I have a long list for the wedding crew. Kevin: Well, you're gonna have to wait. I'm kind of slammed right now. Jana: Okay, I'll help you. Kevin: Great. Colleen: I'll help you. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: Oh, Gloria. Come in. Gloria: Sorry to interrupt. Kay: Come in. Come in, Dear. (Sighs) do you know I've been very concerned about you? Gloria: You have? Kay: Mm-hmm. All these crazy rumors flying about. Gloria: Yeah, well, they're true. Lots more to come, too, probably. Kay: (Chuckles) I've always appreciated your candor. Gloria: Thank you, Katherine. So I hope you'll appreciate this. I don't have a job. I'm in debt, and I need to work. Jabot's the one place I've always felt happy and useful and near John. So I'm asking you, Katherine, would you please take me back? Kevin: You know, you're pretty good at this. Colleen: Does that mean I can have a job? Kevin: What about the Athletic Club? Colleen: When I told Gina I was going abroad for the work-study program, she wasn't sure I'd have a job when I came back. Besides, it looks like you could use the help. Kevin: Yeah, you're hired starting now. Colleen: Starting 20 minutes ago, and I expect my paycheck to reflect that, please. Adrian: Why didn't you tell me you were coming home? Colleen: Hi. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: So as you can see, market testing supports all of the changes that we're making to Newman Infinity which, I think, constitutes looking before you leap, doesn't it? Neil: Yeah, it sure does. That's one part of the puzzle. Adam: You know, Neil, I do value your opinion and your expertise. I do. And I know that you're gonna be giving me some good counsel over the coming months. Neil: Oh, you betcha. Victor: It's good for you to listen to Neil. He is someone I trust completely, all right? Adam: Absolutely, Sir. Um, I'm gonna leave those documents with you, and, uh, if you'll excuse me, I have to go meet with the art department to discuss repackaging, so-- Victor: And kindly keep Neil apprised of everything. Adam: Always. Victor: Thank you. Adam: Nice to see you, Neil. Neil: All right, you, too, Adam. Victor: He has made quite a bit of progress, hasn't he? Neil: Yeah, he sure has. Well, you made him your best man, Victor. What does, uh, Nick think about that? Victor: (Sighs) Don't think it doesn't upset me, but... Neil: Yeah? Victor: At least he's not boycotting the wedding. Neil: So what about Vicki? Victor: Not showing up. Neil: I'm sorry to hear that. Victor: Not as sorry for myself as I am for Sabrina. You know that she and Sabrina were best friends? And it's very difficult for Sabrina not to be accepted by my family. [SCENE_BREAK] David: No, no, no, no, no. No, no. It has to be that horse. Uh, I'll wire you the money. Just call me. Let me know how he did, okay? Fine. Victoria: Well, you-- you don't have to hang up on my account. David: Uh, that's all right. Um, I--we were finished. Victoria: You and Brad? David: Brad? Victoria: Well, I saw you give him a check. David: Okay, and... Victoria: Oh, you tell me. David: Victoria, that-- (Sighs) that--that was personal. Victoria: Oh, okay. Um, I don't mean to make you nervous. David: (Chuckles) All right, fine, um, I've been trying to keep this quiet. I didn't want your mother to find out. Victoria: Find out about what? David: A surprise that I have planned for her, and it's not gonna be ready till this afternoon. Brad is helping. That's why you saw me give him a check. Victoria: Hmm. What are you buying? David: (Laughs) It's called a surprise for a reason. Victoria: Oh, right. Well, that's nice. My mom loves surprises. David: Well, and I aim to please. Victoria: That's good. If that's the truth, that's good. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: Out of respect for John, I never wanted to let Gloria go. Nikki: Neither did I. That was Jill's decision. Kay: Well, I want you to rehire her, please. Nikki: Okay. Jill: I just saw Gloria out there. What is the arsonist doing in this building she nearly burned to the ground? Kay: Jill, come on. That fire did not spread beyond the back room of the boutique, and you very well know it was an accident. Jill: Gloria is an accident, Katherine. Kay: Oh, stop. Jill: What is she doing here? Nikki: Actually, I'm about to rehire her. Jill: Oh, absolutely not. Nikki: It's not your concern. Jill: All of Jabot is my concern. Kay: I did not appoint you C.E.O. of Chancellor so you could make unilateral decisions about Jabot and for Jabot. Jill: (Sighs) Kay: Now you should have consulted with Nikki before you ever let Gloria go! Jill: Katherine, do not do this! David: I'm sorry to barge in, Ladies. Nikki, something's come up that needs your immediate attention. Nikki: Oh, uh-- uh, hold on one second. We are giving Gloria another chance. Jill: Fine. Fine, but we do it my way. Kay: Jill-- Jill: The art of business is all in the compromise. Kay: Nikki? Nikki: Fine with me. Excuse me. Kay: Mm-hmm. Behave. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: What's the emergency? David: Do you remember that surprise? Nikki: Oh, yes, you sneaky thing. David: Come on. Let's get out of here. Nikki: Well, I have to meet Victoria at the club about the ads, remember? David: Yes, I do, and this is a short stop along the way. Nikki: Well, aren't you impossible to resist? David: (Laughs) [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Could I get a hot cocoa with a little orange peel twist on top, just a little bit? Thank you. Neil: Hot cocoa in June. (Chuckles) Victoria: (Giggles) I used to drink it in Florence. Neil: Mm. Victoria: Neil? Neil: Hmm? Victoria: Um, do you have a minute? Neil: Hey, for you, Lady, I got all day and all night. Victoria: (Sighs) Neil: We miss you at Newman. Victoria: Well, that's very nice to hear. I heard about Beauty of Nature. Neil: Ooh, Beauty of Nat-- Adam, you remember him? Yeah, yeah, he's got big plans. Victoria: Hmm. And how is that going? Neil: Well, I'd like to tell you, but then I'd have to... so. Victoria: Right. Yes. I understand completely. So then we'll just stick to pleasant generalities. Neil: Okay. Victoria: So life in general is... Neil: Is all right. Victoria: What? Neil: Huh? What-- oh, it--it's not-- it's Karen. She moved, you know, to New York. Permanently. Victoria: Oh, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I thought things were going well. Neil: Well, they--they-- they were for a while, and then it just--you know. It --it doesn't matter. You--I'm--we're-- we're both focused on-- on different things in life, you know? I'm--I'm focused on-- on work, and that helps, and you know, your dad's away a lot because of making his wedding plans, so it-- it's fine. Victoria: Oh, wedding. Do you mind if we skip to yet another subject? Neil: Are you gonna be skipping out on the wedding? Victoria: I don't know. (Sighs) I don't know. If you look up "Ambivalent" in the dictionary, you'll see a picture of me. Neil: (Laughs) Victoria: My dad's in love. I guess I should be happy for him. Neil: Hmm. Victoria: Maybe if Sabrina hadn't kept it from me... Neil: So that's what hurts the most, huh? Victoria: I know I should probably get over it, but I just can't. I don't know how. Neil: Well, Vick, if it makes any difference, your father is still hoping that you're gonna make the wedding. Victoria: Neil, if you were me, what would you do? Neil: What would I do? Um, if I wanted a future with my father, if I wanted my son to have one, I would go. Victoria: I know. I know I should say yes. Neil: Um, I've been a parent a long time, right? So I-I mean, you can trust me that I-I speak from experience here. What matters most, in my book, is that I do what's best for my children. Victoria: Well, I've been a parent for seven months, and I feel exactly the same way. (Laughs) And now I just need to figure out what that is. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: David? David: Yep. Yep, yep, yep, okay. Nikki: (Laughs) David: Now you're gonna have one step down. Nikki: Okay... David: So take your time. Nikki: All right. David: That's it. All right, great. This way. Nikki: Well, this is a first. (Laughs) Are we almost there? David: Yes. It's okay. We're almost there. Nikki: All right. When you surprise somebody, you go all out. David: You vowed to stay with me for better or for worse, so I wanted to find a special way to honor that. Nikki: You do, every time you smile at me. David: Not enough, Nikki. To feel known, warts and all, and loved anyway? That's a first for me. You do know me, Nikki. Well, I know you, too-- the things you love and the things you've lost. (Horse crunching) Nikki: What am I hearing? David: She's all yours. Nikki: (Whispers) Oh, David. Oh, my God! David: (Laughs) [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Ladies, so what's the word? Kay: Well, Gloria, there are three words. You are rehired. Gloria: (Sighs) Thank you very much, Katherine... and Jill. Jill: Don't thank me. I am against it. But you are back only if you play by the rules. Gloria: I will abide by everything. Kay: You won't be going back to your old position, and, um, well, there's less responsibility. Jill: And a lower paycheck. Gloria: Mm. But I'll be here, and that's all that matters. Kay: That's the spirit, Gloria. Gloria: So what is my new job title? Jill: "Good morning, Jabot. May I help you?" Gloria: (Laughs) I'll be answering phones? Jill: (Whispers) Ring-a-ding-ding. [SCENE_BREAK] Adrian: "It wasn't the right thing for me"? What does that even mean? Colleen: I did a lot of thinking when I was away. Adrian: And... Colleen: And I know that I hurt you, but I can't undo it, and I can't pretend it never happened. Adrian: Neither can I, but I can move past it. Colleen: But I can't. Adrian: So you're the one who hurt me, and you can't move past it? Colleen: Adrian, I don't know if it's fair, okay? But it's the truth. You treated me like a child. Adrian: You acted like one. Colleen: I think you just said that because you were so hurt. Patronizing me is gonna hurt me back. Adrian: Yeah, I said it in anger. Colleen: But you still believe it. Adrian: Sometimes. But what's good about us-- what's--what's great about us is so much more. Colleen: (Scoffs) What happens when you get angry again? You're--you're gonna turn on me and belittle me? Adrian: So you're not willing to fight for our relationship 'cause you're afraid of what I might say in an argument? Colleen: (Sighs) I'm done fighting. Adrian: Just like that? We're done? Colleen: I have to go back to work, okay? Adrian: Colleen, you are not a quitter, and you're not a runner. Sure, going off to China was a strategic withdrawal, yes. But you're here now, so let's do the work and-- and go forward together, okay? Colleen: I'm not quitting, okay? I'm just moving on. (Sighs) Adrian: I think you should think about this. Colleen: No. I wish you all the best. I do. [SCENE_BREAK] (Knock on door) Neil: Karen, hi. Karen: Trick-or-treat? Neil: Treat. Karen: (Laughs) Neil: What--what are you-- what are you doing here? I mean, why are you-- okay, come on in. Karen: You know the woman who over thinks everything? Well, she couldn't stop thinking about you. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: This is the best gift I've ever received ever! David: (Laughs) You keep saying that. Nikki: (Gasps) Oh, this is incredible. David: Yeah. Nikki: Incredible. What's her name? Come here. David: Athena. A goddess for a goddess. Nikki: (Gasps) Athena. Athena, come here, Baby. David: Mm-hmm, yep. Nikki: (Gasps) You are beautiful. David: Yes, she is. Nikki: You are beautiful. David: So now you don't have to go to the ranch... Nikki: Ooh! David: And see someone else riding your horse. Nikki: Oh, you remembered. David: Of course. Nikki: Come here, Baby. Let me see you. David: Mm. Nikki: (Gasps) Oh, this must have cost a fortune, David. David: Well, I've been more careful with my money lately. Nikki: Yes. David: And a friend of a friend was moving, couldn't keep her, so... Nikki: (Whispers) Good girl. (Normal voice) I love you. I love you so much. This is just amazing! (Gasps) Come on, girl. Yes. David: I love you too, Nikki. Nikki: (High-pitched voice) Yes, you're mine. David: Yeah. Nikki: You're all mine. Yes, I love you already. I love you. [SCENE_BREAK] Sabrina: Possibly. So what's next? Victor: I think what is next is a break for the bride. Sabrina: Oh, I'd love to, Sweetheart, but no. We're--we're behind schedule. We can't. Victor: Oh, really? Sabrina: Mm-hmm. Victor: Well, in that case, uh, you'll have to open this, later. Sabrina: Well, maybe we're not behind schedule. (Laughs) Victor: (Laughs) Sabrina: Cheri, what is it? Victor: Well, it's for you. Sabrina: Aw. Mm. So thoughtful. Victor: Open it. Sabrina: (Sighs) (Hums) Sabrina: (Whispers) No. No. (Laughs) (Normal voice) It's the same rattle I gave Reed. Victor: Mm-hmm. I had it sent from Florence. Sabrina: Victor-- Victor: Because I know how much you miss Victoria. And I thought that, you know-- Sabrina: I love you. Victor: You know what I think? Sabrina: What? Victor: I think you and Victoria will become best friends again. I think she'll adjust to all this, and I think that our baby and Reed will be playmates. [NEXT_ON] Gloria: Cheers. Ashley: Have you lost your freakin' mind? What the hell is she doing here? David: Well, I have a cover, but I want to make sure that you have my back. Sabrina: You did this? Victor: To that, I plead guilty.