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00:00Hi! The office told me you were having lunch with Mom, so I tracked you down. I hope you don't mind.
00:06Oh, of course not. You know you're always welcome.
00:08Is everything okay?
00:09Uh, Grandma, I would like to take a week of vacation time, if that's okay with you.
00:15I know that I'm just starting my new position, and we're still folding Newman Publishing into Chancellor,
00:21but there has been a little bit of a holdup with the IT merger and the data migration.
00:25So, you think this would be a good time to be away?
00:29Once we're up and running, it'll be harder to get away, and I could really use the time off right now.
00:33Are you going out of town?
00:35Los Angeles, been, and I want to see what it's like.
00:39I just want to do all the touristy things, you know, like Scrum and the Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
00:44Oh, I think that's great.
00:46You all have so much fun.
00:47So I can go?
00:49Yes, of course. Take a week off. Take two weeks if you like.
00:52I think it's the perfect way for you and Kyle to reconnect.
00:56Yes, it will give the two of you a chance to get a fresh start.
00:59Yeah, and it's less extreme than his idea of going all the way to Paris.
01:02I'm sorry, you guys have it wrong.
01:05Kyle's not coming with me.
01:12Claire broke up with me.
01:15I'm sorry, son. I don't know what to say.
01:20I lost their debt.
01:22It's over. I screwed the whole thing up, and I can't fix it.
01:25I can't fix it.
01:55Thanks for meeting with me.
02:06Oh, you know, all you have to do is call.
02:10Um, I have something to talk to you about.
02:16Okay, what is it? Is it about Mariah? Have you heard from her?
02:21Uh, no, I haven't heard from Mariah since she went to Boston, which is why...
02:28I want you to know that when Mariah's getting treatment, I'm going to be doing some investigating.
02:33Investigating what?
02:35Whatever's going on with her.
02:38How exactly do you plan on doing that?
02:42I'm going to go to the hotel that Mariah was staying at in her business trip, because that must be where it happened.
02:47Whatever it was that upset her so much.
02:49Are you sure that you want to do that? I mean, do you think it's wise?
02:55I don't know if it's wise, but I just have to do something to get some answers.
02:59Clearly, Mariah's never going to give them to me, so I have to get them for myself.
03:04I want to be armed with information so that there's no more secrets or surprises between us.
03:11Maybe you should give this a little more thought.
03:14Ugh, it's all I've thought about.
03:17This might be the only way to save my wife, my marriage.
03:21Okay.
03:34Okay.
03:37Okay.
03:42Oh, I'm so glad you called. I was hoping you would.
03:49Sally? What the hell?
03:54Sorry for commandeering Billy's video account. I just didn't know how else to get through to you.
04:00Oh, this way you knew I'd take the call.
04:03I know it's been a long time. I just really needed to talk with you.
04:08I can't imagine why.
04:12It's about Billy.
04:15I've fallen in love with your son.
04:18And we have a real problem.
04:23It breaks my heart that Mariah still refuses to share what happened.
04:33Whatever it was, it's turned her life completely upside down.
04:38You know, I hate that she won't open up to me about it.
04:42Whatever the details, we could have gotten through it together.
04:46But it's becoming clearer and clearer that whatever happened was dark enough for her to become a shell of herself.
04:52I hate seeing her go through this.
04:55I know Mariah thinks that she can fix it on her own.
04:59I just refuse to accept that doing it alone is the right answer.
05:03So if I can help, I'm gonna try.
05:07I'm so grateful that Mariah has such a loving, caring wife.
05:12Someone who's willing to fight to save the marriage.
05:16But what about Aria?
05:20Oh, Aria's nanny's gonna be coming to stay with her.
05:22And if you could go in and check on her, I would greatly appreciate it.
05:27Oh, Nick and I are planning a trip to L.A. to meet up with Noah, but...
05:32I didn't cancel.
05:33Oh, no, no, no. I would not ask you to do that.
05:35Aria's nanny is great, and I completely trust her.
05:38And Lucy Romulati's gonna be checking in on her.
05:42They've become good buddies.
05:44Oh, that's nice.
05:46I'm sure that's good for both of them.
05:49You don't look too happy about this?
05:53I do have some reservations.
05:56About leaving Aria?
05:58About you doing this behind Mariah's back.
06:02What if it blows up in your face?
06:04What if she sees it as a betrayal,
06:07and she ends up pushing away the one person who's supported her the most?
06:11Wouldn't that just make things worse?
06:13Sharon, it's too late.
06:15She's already completely pushed me out.
06:18Okay.
06:19I get that you're concerned about what I might find,
06:22but it's just something I have to do.
06:24Okay.
06:25Well, at least promise me that you won't go there alone.
06:29Who knows what you might end up facing at that hotel.
06:33Actually, that is a promise I can make because Daniel's coming with me.
06:41You're going alone?
06:43Without Kyle?
06:44I ended things with him.
06:46What?
06:47I know that you were upset about what happened to niece, but I mean, this is surprising.
06:53It's just, it's kind of sudden.
06:55What happened?
06:56I, I hope that Kyle didn't do something else.
06:59No, Grandma.
07:00This isn't even about Kyle.
07:01It's about me.
07:02I realized that I am not ready for a relationship this serious.
07:07You both tried to caution me to take it slowly, and now I realize you were right.
07:11I watched you with dad, and you with grandpa, and I've learned a lot about what it takes
07:20to make love last, even after so many years together.
07:25No relationship can last without lots of ups and downs.
07:30I can see that.
07:31I mean, look at my parents.
07:32They were apart for decades, and then they found each other and got it right.
07:36And you and grandpa, you still seem to have to compromise to keep the peace sometimes.
07:43I mean, look at how you handled the whole situation.
07:46You stood up for Kyle and me when grandpa had other ideas.
07:49Well, I hope this isn't about that, because he let you know that he had come around about
07:54Kyle.
07:55This isn't about grandpa's opinion, or anybody else's.
07:57It's about me.
07:59Finally.
08:00I realize I'm not emotionally ready.
08:05Sounds like you've thought this all through.
08:09This whole thing with Kyle has taught me something really important.
08:12I need to learn how to live before I can truly love.
08:18The truth is, I jumped into a serious relationship too quickly.
08:26That was my mistake, and that's why I had to end things between us.
08:32You know, Claire claims that the confusion she feels has nothing to do with what I did.
08:37She really says it's all about her, but I have a hard time believing that.
08:41Why did she say her feelings for you had changed?
08:44No, not exactly.
08:45She says she's so new to romantic relationships that she dove into this one headfirst, and
08:50she wasn't ready for the emotional rollercoaster.
08:52So now she wants to go and find herself.
08:54So she can learn to trust her instincts instead of looking to outside guidance for advice.
09:00And what did you say?
09:01I tried to tell her that she was caught up in a bunch of minor fixable issues, but her
09:06mind was made up.
09:07She didn't want to hear it.
09:09What?
09:10Can you believe that?
09:14Yes, on some level I'm afraid I can.
09:19Darling, your mother and I certainly understand where you're coming from.
09:23And we commend you for recognizing that you weren't ready for the kind of commitment that
09:27Kyle wanted from you.
09:29We would never defend what Kyle did in Nice, or the way he kept things from you when he got
09:34back.
09:35But you're concerned about my decision?
09:38Really, Dad?
09:40Don't tell me you're taking Claire's side in this.
09:43I am only on one side, ever.
09:46In any situation, it is yours.
09:49I'm just saying that Claire's motives, as you described them to me, make some sense.
09:55Well, they don't to me.
09:57I get that too.
09:58And I'm sure it's hard to hear and probably harder to accept that Claire has a real case.
10:04What, strong enough to call off our relationship?
10:07Kyle, what if Claire is just being honest that she was not ready for this?
10:16If that's the case, then maybe she's doing the smart thing.
10:19Pulling the bandage off right now.
10:21And then she has some time to figure things out.
10:25I'm saying you should take all the time you need.
10:30I've been with you every day since you learned about Kyle's behavior in Nice.
10:34But I know that you still have deep feelings for him.
10:38So I have to ask if maybe, you know, calling this whole thing off might be a little impulsive.
10:44But that is the whole point, Mom.
10:51So once again, you've proven what a brazen young woman you are.
10:56You haven't changed.
10:57That is what you called me when we first met.
11:00Brazen.
11:01Brazen.
11:02But really, I was just eager to make a good impression on a successful businesswoman.
11:07A role model who I hope to emulate and work with.
11:12You know what?
11:13I really don't have time for this flattery.
11:15So would you get to the point, please?
11:17Tell me what your problem is with Billy.
11:20Well, I'm sure you've heard of what happened with Billy and Abbott Communications.
11:27Well, I know what I read.
11:28The rumors in the media.
11:30The launch has been scrapped.
11:32I assume it's because Billy couldn't pull it off one more time.
11:36Yeah, it's actually a little bit more complex than that.
11:41The reason that Billy got derailed in the first place is because of the pain from what he sees as your betrayal.
11:54So you called me up to tell me that Billy's problems are all my fault?
11:59No, I called to say that Billy's problems are only something that you can fix.
12:13Well, I've been giving him guitar lessons, we've become friends.
12:24Right.
12:25I know that.
12:26I've seen you here together.
12:29Anyway, I'm just happy you're not going by yourself.
12:33Only a special friend would agree to go with me.
12:35I'm not thinking about this as like a fun trip.
12:38Yes, I know.
12:39Um, it's very kind of Daniel.
12:42Um, what about Lucy though?
12:44Is he planning on leaving her alone?
12:46Oh, no.
12:47Lucy's grandfather's in town, so he'll be staying with her.
12:49Oh, good.
12:50Okay.
12:51Well, I'm still concerned about what you might find there.
12:57If whatever happened to Mariah is as dark as she's implied, who knows what kind of people you might run into or worse.
13:10What you might find out.
13:14You okay?
13:16I just hate thinking about what could have happened that made my daughter change so drastically.
13:24I know the thought keeps me up at night too.
13:27I just feel caught between letting Mariah work this out on her own or doing whatever it takes to get her to talk to us about what's troubling her.
13:38I have begged and begged her to open up to me, but I'm starting to believe that she'll never feel like she can tell me everything.
13:45Look, I love my daughter, but I can see how that might end up driving someone away.
13:54No, I can't turn my back on the woman I love.
13:57I'm gonna find the truth so that I can help her.
14:02Tessa, I know that your intentions are good, but you do realize that this could end up working out in the reverse, don't you?
14:14Mariah could very well see this as a betrayal.
14:18Look, I cannot live with the unknown any longer.
14:21Trying to guess what it is?
14:23It cannot be worse than what my imagination comes up with late at night.
14:28I hope that's true.
14:30At this point, I'm willing to risk it.
14:36Being impulsive is exactly what I need right now, and it doesn't feel like a bad thing to me anymore.
14:41I need to learn how to follow my instincts and trust my gut, do what feels right in my heart.
14:47And I can't keep living my life based on other people's opinions about it.
14:52And I'm proud of you.
14:54And I also understand where you're coming from.
14:57Right?
14:58I mean, what about Kyle?
15:00How does he feel about all of this?
15:02Kyle and I aren't together anymore, so he doesn't have a say about it if I go to LA.
15:07But I do think I should have a gentle conversation with Harrison.
15:10I don't want him to feel like I've abandoned him when he just got home.
15:13And Kyle?
15:14I mean, is he gonna feel abandoned?
15:16Kyle was pretty stunned by the breakup, and I feel terrible hurting him like that.
15:21But this is my call to make for me.
15:28Excuse me.
15:29Did I overhear correctly?
15:31Did you just say that you've broken up with Kyle?
15:34I'm sorry that you would hear this way.
15:37Serger might for eavesdropping.
15:39Nothing.
15:40I...
15:41Yes, I did.
15:43I can't believe this.
15:45I've been so supportive of you and your relationship and everything the two of you have been through.
15:50Yeah, and I really appreciate that.
15:52Your support and Jax, that's meant a lot.
15:54And now you do this?
15:56Claire, don't you realize that by ending things with Kyle it's going to break his heart?
16:03You know, when I came to you for advice, the last thing I expected was for your support to go to Claire.
16:09Wait.
16:10I am on your side.
16:11I'm just trying to help you understand how she came to her decision.
16:14Yeah, well, there's nothing you can say that will convince me that Claire made the right choice.
16:18Have you forgotten about her upbringing?
16:20Look, she lived a sheltered, closeted, unorthodox life.
16:28And this was her first experience with romance.
16:32And I think we'll agree, it wasn't exactly a bed of roses.
16:35I'm not denying that.
16:36Then perhaps you can understand why she feels she wants, needs, time to know her own feelings, know her own heart.
16:45Okay.
16:46Fine.
16:47You're right.
16:48Intellectually.
16:49You're right.
16:50Claire's upbringing was challenging and I, I have understood that.
16:56I swear I have.
16:59But still, maybe I, I underestimated the impact it had on her.
17:05On us.
17:07That it doesn't make the pain any easier to bear.
17:11I know that.
17:13And I'm truly sorry.
17:21And why am I the one responsible for fixing anything?
17:25Billy rejected me.
17:26I didn't reject him.
17:28I'm not saying that I agree or disagree with Billy's assessment of what he sees as your betrayal.
17:33I just want you to know that whatever happened took your son completely off course and he wants to get Chancellor back.
17:44More than anything.
17:46And he honestly thinks he can?
17:49He's obsessed with trying to prove something to you.
17:52Oh, now we're pointing the finger at me again.
17:56Listen, if this is going to be a little session about trashing mommy dearest, I'm ending this call right now.
18:03Somehow I don't think you will.
18:06Really? And why is that?
18:08Well, look how quickly you answered when you thought it was Billy who was reaching out.
18:12He almost sounded contrite.
18:16Mistakes and betrayal aside, you still love him dearly.
18:27Do us all a favor and stay out of this.
18:30This is Claire's decision to make. She doesn't need interference from anyone.
18:34It's not as if Kyle is blameless in this. I mean, he couldn't have been that blindsided by Claire's decision.
18:40Okay. Okay. Kyle admits he made some mistakes.
18:44But in large part, every choice he made was for you, Claire.
18:48Oh, right. Kyle kissed Audra for Claire. Is that what you're saying, Diane?
18:53No. Well, yes. Yes. In a way I am.
18:56He was trying to prove what Audra was really up to and what a cancer Victor had become to their relationship.
19:03Victor has made a complete turnaround where that is concerned.
19:07If you'll recall, that kiss came at a time when he was very much trying to drive them apart.
19:13And Claire was having a hard time accepting that.
19:16He had his reasons.
19:17All right, Nikki, spare me the defense of Saint Victor.
19:21I'm not going to argue with you about this because we all know what he did.
19:24Claire, I just wish you could see Kyle as only human.
19:31And yes, he did some things that were wrong, but he did them for the right reasons.
19:37He really loves you so much.
19:41I know that Kyle regrets everything he's done.
19:44None of that is driving my decision.
19:46I'm doing this because I...
19:53I don't know how to love a man like Kyle back.
19:57That isn't fair to either of us.
19:59You said you were in love with my son?
20:10I mean, why else would I have agreed to move in with him?
20:14You're moving in with him?
20:15I even stepped foot in his new house.
20:20I had no idea that you were so committed.
20:23Yeah. Well, there's a lot about Billy that you're missing out on.
20:27Listen, I hate that I'm no longer a part of his life.
20:32Does he miss me?
20:33I can't speak for Billy.
20:37Yeah.
20:39Okay, speak for yourself.
20:41Give me your opinion of what is going on with him.
20:44What has Billy done now that has prompted this call?
20:48Um, it's not really about what Billy's done.
20:52It's more about what Billy needs.
20:55You're not the first person to call me about that.
20:57Jack called me earlier and wanted me to know that Billy was struggling.
21:01So tell me what your concern is.
21:04Well, like I said, Chancellor has become an obsession for him.
21:08According to whom?
21:11Me?
21:13Jack? Anyone who knows him?
21:15I mean, Billy was willing to throw away a good future and risk everything
21:19and maybe even break the law and possibly ruin his life just for a chance to get the company back.
21:28I am so sorry to hear that. It's worse than I thought.
21:32God. But I don't see what I could do.
21:36Well, it's not really an easy fix.
21:39No, that is an understatement.
21:42Because Victor would never sell Chancellor back to me even if I thought that was the right move, which I do not.
21:48Yeah, I thought you might feel that way.
21:51Where does that leave us?
21:54I have an idea about another way you can fix this.
22:00By the way, it looks like the new Jabot classic perfume line is going to be a big hit.
22:05I wrote down a couple of the early reviews.
22:08Hypnotic, nostalgic, a captivating fragrance.
22:11Oh, by the way, did you get the contract back from the supplier?
22:14Um...
22:16I don't think so.
22:19Um, it's, uh...
22:21It's about time for Harrison to be out of school.
22:22Maybe I'll tell Ms. Martinez I'll pick him up.
22:25I think that's a great idea.
22:26Nothing will put a smile on your face more than that little boy.
22:30Yeah, I don't even know where to begin to tell him about Claire.
22:33I mean, is it even time?
22:34Well, maybe you ought to give it a little space, give Claire some time, and there's no reason to upset the boy.
22:42Maybe after she gives it some thought she'll change her mind.
22:46I highly doubt that, but maybe you're right.
22:49Oh wait, the last thing I want to do is upset Harrison.
22:51Hey, lunch has just arrived. Um, why don't you, uh, join us?
22:59Uh, yeah, thanks. We'd, we'd, we'd love that. We have plenty.
23:04Thanks.
23:05I don't think I'd be able to eat anything.
23:07Uh, so, um, when I was picking that up, I ran into Claire having lunch with Nikki and Victoria.
23:14Mm, and by the look on your face, I assume you heard the news.
23:18Yeah. I'm so sorry, Kyle. I can't imagine how upset you are.
23:23I, I guess Claire's leaving for Los Angeles soon.
23:28She's going to LA?
23:30Uh, yes, I overheard her telling Nikki and Victoria. I, I'm sorry, I, I assumed you knew.
23:37No, this is the first I'm hearing about it.
23:39Uh, well, it, uh, she probably just wants some time away to clear her head.
23:45You know, sometimes a little distance from a situation helps you figure things out.
23:51Mm. Dad already gave me the big defense of Claire speech.
23:55So, don't tell me you're supporting her too.
24:01I feel terrible Diane had to learn about the breakup that way.
24:04If she had been minding her own business instead of listening in on our conversation, she could have saved herself the English.
24:10I have an idea.
24:12Why don't we put a pen in this conversation about Kyle and the Abbots for now, and, uh, talk about something else.
24:19So, tell me, why Los Angeles of all places?
24:23Yes, what else are you planning to do there?
24:26Actually, Holden is there on business, and he offered to show me around.
24:31Mom, I don't even know if you know who Holden Novak is.
24:43I believe I met him once.
24:46He was having coffee with Nate, but he was introduced to me as Damien.
24:51Please don't hold that against him.
24:53He's a really good guy, and I can see why he would do that for a friend.
24:56I get the sense he's really loyal.
24:58Oh, I actually found him quite charming.
25:02And Claire!
25:03I thought you were taken with him too.
25:05It's nothing like that.
25:07No, it's, you know, I just hope you're not jumping from the frying pan into the fire.
25:13Are you sure it's not more than just two friends saying the sign?
25:18Stop.
25:19Both of you, okay?
25:20Holden and I are just friends.
25:21Nothing more.
25:22I mean, you could tell us if it were more.
25:26You know what I've never done?
25:28Gotten on a plane and gone someplace I've never been for an adventure.
25:33To do things that I'd only ever read about or dreamed of, like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, or the beach, celebrity mansions, Disneyland.
25:42Dad promised to take me on that carousel in France, and we never got the chance.
25:51So, if there's one thing that I've learned these past few weeks, it's that we never know what life is going to bring us, or when things are going to change in an instant.
26:03No, you don't.
26:05And you deserve to experience all the things you've dreamed of.
26:10Holden is offering to show me those things.
26:15A stress-free break.
26:18Kyle, I am not defending Claire's decision to break up with you.
26:30At all.
26:31I'm just trying to understand it.
26:33From the time I've known her, she's proven herself to be a very level-headed young woman.
26:38That has been my impression as well.
26:40Yeah, I believe this is just temporary.
26:43You know, give her some time to figure things out, and the two of you could get back together.
26:48I...
26:50I have a feeling it's not over.
26:52I mean, she did say that the separation wasn't necessarily forever.
26:56I guess there's some hope in that.
26:57Yeah, that's the spirit.
26:59But giving her space does make me nervous.
27:03Why?
27:04I mean, what if she figures out on this journey of self-discovery that she never really loved me after all?
27:13Kyle.
27:15If that was really to happen, don't you think it's better you find out now so you can get on with your life?
27:24As difficult a thing as that is to hear, it may be something you have to learn to accept.
27:30You think I'm making a mistake poking around the hotel?
27:36I just worry that things might not turn out the way you hope.
27:41I just can't think of any other way.
27:45I hate feeling like I'm betraying her poking around the hotel, but she's just been so stubborn about this, I can't think of another option.
27:53Look, I completely understand why you feel you need to do this.
27:58If Mariah has not been forthcoming yet, she may never tell us the truth of what happened.
28:04I get it. No judgment here.
28:08I see this as an act of love and devotion, not as a betrayal of trust.
28:14And that's exactly what it is.
28:16I have to help her get over this, whatever it is.
28:20Okay, but you also need to be prepared for the possibility that Mariah may see this differently in the fragile state she's in.
28:28She may not see things the same way that you do.
28:32I have to take that chance. This has got to end.
28:36It has been months of this. I can't stand to watch her suffer anymore.
28:40She has been so much pain. I have to do something.
28:45I know so much you love her, but forcing the truth to come out against her will, that could end up pushing her away even further into the hole that she's already dug for herself.
28:58I would risk anything to save her, anything to find peace again, even if that means losing her.
29:05I love her too much to not do everything I can think of to help her.
29:10So what's your idea on this and how can I help?
29:14Billy has sworn to me that he has finally and completely given up on trying to get Chancellor back.
29:21Well, that's the most encouraging thing I've heard all day.
29:24Yeah, but that's only part of the problem.
29:27Just because Billy's given up on going after Chancellor doesn't mean that he's over the rift that drove him to that obsession in the first place.
29:34So it's back to me again.
29:36The thing is, without Abbott Communications to fall back on, Billy is floundering.
29:43And this puts you in a tough spot too, doesn't it? Are you regretting walking away from Marchetti?
29:49I'll admit, yeah, it's been tough, but I haven't given up on Abbott Communications and Billy has my back 100%.
29:58But unfortunately, the funding has fallen through.
30:06Oh, so you're looking for a new investor.
30:11And you're thinking it should be me.
30:19We'd almost done business together before.
30:22Chloe and I were all geared up to remodel your company's offices.
30:26We'd even drawn up designs and plans and we were ready to go.
30:29But then you changed your mind.
30:33Does Billy know you're asking his mother to invest in his company?
30:38I'm the one that's looking for an investor, Jill.
30:43Billy knows nothing about it.
30:45This will be my project because this is about my future.
30:49A future that Billy fully believes in to the point where he's even agreed to be my second in command.
30:55So getting the company off the ground will also be a big help for him as well.
31:00Aha. I see what you're doing.
31:03You're giving me a way to take a first step with Billy.
31:10I am simply offering you a business proposition.
31:15One that we can both benefit from.
31:17All you have to do is say yes.
31:20Hey.
31:22Hope I'm not intruding.
31:24Is everything okay?
31:26Sharon's concerned about our trip.
31:29Why?
31:31Well, you never know what you might find there.
31:34Sharon's worried that it could blow up in my face when Mariah finds out what I've done.
31:40I see.
31:43Daniel, are you worried about it too?
31:48Honestly, yeah. A little.
31:50Do you think whatever it is could be so horrible that Mariah won't forgive me?
31:54Look, I don't know what we're going to find, if anything at all.
31:57You know, it has occurred to me that at the very least, Mariah might be pissed if she finds out we're playing detective and digging around for answers.
32:06And at the very worst?
32:09We find something really bad.
32:11Mariah was right, and it's unforgivable.
32:14Why didn't you say anything?
32:16Well, you seem pretty determined to go.
32:18I am.
32:20That's why I didn't say anything. I knew I wasn't going to change your mind.
32:23It's not too late to change your mind, you know.
32:26No.
32:27I have gone over and over this.
32:29Look, you're both right.
32:31Okay, both of those things could happen.
32:33But I don't care.
32:35I'm doing this for Mariah.
32:37And I won't let anything stop me from finding out the truth.
32:43Well, Claire told us.
32:45She gave us that speech and then took off to pack her bags.
32:47I see more and more of her grandmother in her these days.
32:52Your mentorship has made an impact.
32:55Well, that's funny.
32:56I see her mother.
32:59But I have to applaud Claire for realizing that she needs to live a little more.
33:04And she's right.
33:06She's spent her whole life being very sheltered.
33:09I agree.
33:10She needs to get out there and experience life before she commits to a serious relationship.
33:15And then if she gets back together with Kyle, they'll be stronger for it.
33:20And we know so little about this Holden person.
33:23Well, when I found out she formed a friendship with him, I made a point to ask Nate about him.
33:30And?
33:31And he doesn't know very much more than we do.
33:34Except that he has ties with Cain.
33:38You're kidding.
33:40Well, you think that's bad.
33:42He also has a past with Audra Charles.
33:44Strike two.
33:46Believe me, I'm not any happier about it than you are.
33:49But we can't tell Claire that she can't go, Mom.
33:53No, we can't.
33:55She wouldn't listen to us anyway.
33:58Claire is in a new headspace and has a mind of her own these days.
34:02I don't see anything deterring her from taking that trip to Los Angeles.
34:06Hi, Kyle.
34:17Claire.
34:19I heard you were going to L.A.
34:22His travels fast.
34:24I'm taking it you spoke with your mom?
34:27I did.
34:28I'm sorry she had to find out that way about what happened with us.
34:32I'm sure you wanted to tell her yourself.
34:34Well, I sure as hell didn't want to find out you were headed to L.A. from her.
34:38It's kind of out of the blue, isn't it?
34:40I can see how it might seem sudden to you, but I've been thinking about it.
34:44And you never mentioned it to me.
34:46Why now?
34:48Where are you running from, Claire?
34:50Are you that desperate to get away from me?
34:51Whatever it is, whatever we learn, I'm going to be strong and face its consequences.
35:01One way or another, I'm going to get to the bottom of this.
35:04Okay, well, I won't argue with you anymore.
35:08I'm just glad that Daniel's going with you.
35:11So am I.
35:13If I can still count on you.
35:16Yeah.
35:18I'm not going to back out now.
35:19I guess there's nothing else I can say then except good luck and please promise you will be careful and stay in touch.
35:31I'll text you when we get there.
35:32I appreciate your point.
35:49That's great.
35:50But right now, I cannot agree to your business pitch.
35:55I promise you though, I will give it my full consideration.
35:59That's all I ask.
36:01I'm coming to Genoa City for a few days.
36:03We can discuss it further.
36:05I look forward to it.
36:07And Sally, I really didn't know what the attraction was when I first heard that you were dating Billy.
36:13But perhaps I do now.
36:15As pleased as I am to see Claire following her heart, I can't help but worry about Claire being in L.A. on her own.
36:28Mom, I just remembered that Nicholas told me this morning that Noah is going to be in Los Angeles.
36:34Oh, that's right. He's thinking of opening another club there.
36:37Yes, and he and Sharon are headed out to see him.
36:40I could ask Nick to check in on Claire.
36:42Maybe they could even get together.
36:44That would be great.
36:46That would make me feel better to know that family is close by if something comes up.
36:49Mom, are we doing the exact thing that Claire is going to Los Angeles to get away from?
36:56What, being an overprotective mother and grandmother?
37:01Trying to intervene in her life by sending her uncle to check in on her.
37:05Yeah, I guess we are.
37:07And I don't regret it for one second.
37:10That's just what we do.
37:12Besides that, she'll be fine.
37:15Especially since Nick is going to be there to look out for her.
37:18Yes, I think that is for the best.
37:21Because...
37:23Claire being in California, in her vulnerable state, with Holden as her guide...
37:32It just doesn't sit well with me.
37:36Kyle, I'm sorry.
37:37I can see that you're upset and...
37:40I get it.
37:41Do you, Claire?
37:43Do you really know how I feel right now?
37:45I know that ending things was the last thing that you expected when we talked earlier.
37:50But I really need you to understand that this isn't about you.
37:53Yes, you did some things I wasn't pleased about, but...
37:56That's not why I made this decision.
37:58This choice...
38:00It's about me and what I need.
38:02Are you sure this isn't also about Holden?
38:05Holden?
38:07Where is that coming from?
38:08Isn't he from L.A.?
38:10I mean, as far as I know, that's your only connection there, so it doesn't take much to put two and two together.
38:14Okay, well, I'm not going to lie to you, Kyle.
38:17Yeah, Holden's going to be there while I'm there.
38:19That's not why I'm calling...
38:20Okay, just stop.
38:22Stop sugarcoating it and be honest with me.
38:24Are you using this I need to find myself claim as an excuse to dump me and spend more time with Holden Novak?
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