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00:00Hey, I'm at the airport. The driver's going to pick me up shortly.
00:07Wait, you're leaving now?
00:09We knew you were planning a trip to L.A., but I didn't realize you were leaving right away.
00:13Did you ever even have a chance to say goodnight to Harrison?
00:15Yeah, I just put him to bed. Told him I was taking a quick trip.
00:18Well, he just spent the entire summer in Italy. How did he take you leaving so soon?
00:23Like a champ. I promised him I'd be back in a few days.
00:25And he was okay with that?
00:27He gave me a hug and fell right to sleep.
00:28Well, have you, uh, have you had anything to eat?
00:32Why don't you sit and join us and you can leave in the morning?
00:36Um, yeah, I guess I have time to sneak in a few bites, but I won't postpone my trip.
00:41I mean, I can't waste any time. I've got to get to Claire before Holden gets to her.
00:53Okay, tell me the truth.
00:54Were you mortified when I tried to fit my hands in Marilyn Monroe's handprints at Grompen's Chinese Theater?
01:00Well, you weren't the first and you won't be the last to do it, but I was, I did cringe a bit when you tried to fit him into Uggie's paw prints.
01:08Thank you, Holden. I had the best day today. I think you might have missed your calling, because you are a really, really good tour guide. I really, I love seeing all of those places I've heard so much about.
01:22I'm glad you had fun.
01:25I aim to please.
01:26And now, you bring me to this exclusive club where everyone seems to know you.
01:34I'm just a few of the right people.
01:37A few.
01:38You whisked us straight past that huge line outside, and then the host brought us straight to, to what my untrained eye seems to be the best seats in the house.
01:49Well, you know, I guess I am kind of a big deal.
01:54I know you're kidding, but after what I've seen tonight, I am kind of believing it.
02:00But to be honest, this, this used to be one of my favorite hangouts when I lived here.
02:04It was like, it was my spot.
02:07Where everybody knows your name kind of place.
02:10And was I right?
02:12Does this place not serve the best, best person you've ever had?
02:18Hmm?
02:19Don't tell the bartender at the jazz lounge, but they're good.
02:22I told you.
02:24Amen.
02:29Amen.
02:29Amen.
02:42Amen.
02:42Amen.
02:44I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to meet with you while I was in town.
03:09No worries, I know you had your hands full with Cain.
03:12Oh please, I don't want another earful about my surrogate son.
03:17Oh, this is not about that son.
03:20I know you're hoping that if I invest in Abbott Communications it will be an opportunity
03:25to heal the rift between me and Billy.
03:27Well, I mean it's not just that, I also think it's a solid investment.
03:32Did you have a chance to look over my proposal?
03:34I did.
03:35And it was very impressive, very detailed and persuasive.
03:39So, you've made a decision?
03:42I have.
03:44I have decided to invest in Abbott Communications.
03:48Oh my god, that's amazing, I can't believe it.
03:54Don't act so surprised, your proposal had merit.
03:58Yes, no, of course, I know it did.
04:01I just, I'm really excited.
04:03I mean, this means that we can pull at all the stops and we can get back on track and
04:07we can actually finally get Abbott Communications off the ground.
04:11Just one caveat.
04:13Okay.
04:14I don't want Billy to know anything about this arrangement between you and me.
04:19Really?
04:20Really?
04:21But...
04:22I mean it, Sally.
04:23Not one word to him about me being your investor.
04:33So you're determined to leave tonight?
04:35I have to.
04:36And we can't change your mind?
04:38Do you even have any idea where in Los Angeles she's staying?
04:41No, Victoria told me the name of Claire's Hotel.
04:43Really?
04:44No.
04:45I'm surprised she told you that.
04:46It wasn't easy.
04:47You had to pull it out of her.
04:49Well, I'm not sure how Claire's going to take all of that.
04:53I'm just, I'm surprised that Victoria wasn't worried about betraying her daughter's confidence.
04:57I'm sure she was, but I'm grateful she finally did.
05:00What did you say to her?
05:02I told her I was determined to fight for our relationship, but I couldn't do that if Claire's
05:06in another state.
05:07And that convinced her?
05:08I also made it clear how important it is to get Claire away from Holden.
05:13I mean, I think she was relieved that I was going.
05:16She can probably see that he's nothing more than a player.
05:18Yeah, I still don't get what the rush is.
05:20Well, I charged a flight as soon as I found out where to find her.
05:23I can't waste any time.
05:24I have to get there tonight so I can find Claire first thing in the morning.
05:27Okay, what?
05:30Why do I get the feeling that you're against me going?
05:32We understand the need you have to follow Claire.
05:36We're just thinking that if you suddenly just show up there, you might not get the results
05:41that you're hoping for.
05:42Especially when you say things like you need to get Claire away from that player Holden.
05:47We know you're concerned about her.
05:48We know you feel protective.
05:50But maybe Claire is going to find your actions, I don't know, intrusive or unwanted.
05:58Think about it, Kyle.
06:00We don't want you to go all the way out to L.A. and have this whole thing blow up in your face.
06:05What if you and Claire end up in an even worse position than you are now?
06:09Not that I'm an expert on the subject, but even with my limited Vespa experience, I have
06:19to say these are particularly delicious.
06:21Hmm.
06:22Well, I guess my job is done.
06:26Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
06:28No, not so fast.
06:30I'm not dismissing you from your tour guide duties.
06:33I signed up for the VIP package.
06:36Hmm.
06:37Did you?
06:38Well, in that case, I guess you're right.
06:40There's so much more to see.
06:42And, you know, I wouldn't want to cut our experience short.
06:45Now, you might give me a bad review.
06:47So far, I'm thinking five stars?
06:52Out of five, I hope.
06:55Out of four.
06:57You've been doing a stellar job.
06:59And that convertible, that was a very nice touch.
07:04It's really, it's been so wonderful.
07:07Even better than I could have imagined.
07:12So, I can't wait to see where we're going to go tomorrow.
07:15What did you have in mind?
07:16I was thinking about taking you to the Griffith Park Observatory.
07:20I know you're going to love it.
07:21The views are, they're amazing.
07:23And the live show at the Planetarium is definitely something to say.
07:27Yes, that's great.
07:28I'm sure I'm going to love it.
07:29But you know what I'm really dying to do?
07:31What's that?
07:33I want to drive around Beverly Hills and see all the stars' homes,
07:38all the big beautiful ones.
07:39Do you think we could do that too?
07:44What?
07:45Is that, is that finally too cheesy?
07:48No, no, not at all.
07:49We can do anything you want to do.
07:51It's just, I'm so surprised at how fascinated you are with these fancy houses.
07:57When you live in one of the most exclusive properties in Genoa City.
08:01I know.
08:02And every day I'm in disbelief.
08:05I have to pinch myself every time the ranch gates open.
08:11Growing up I never even dreamed that I'd be living the kind of life I lead now.
08:15Well, you definitely landed in the lap of luxury with endurance.
08:19They're really special people.
08:21I'm so lucky that they have opened their arms to me and welcomed me as family.
08:27Well, I don't know.
08:28I'm feeling pretty lucky being your VIP tour guide.
08:33I, uh, you know I've always liked LA.
08:36But seeing it through your eyes, you have a way of looking at the world, Claire Newman.
08:44What way is that?
08:46With wonder and, and awe.
08:51It's making me see the magic of the city of angels in a completely new way.
08:57Well, I credit you with that.
08:59Today was absolutely amazing.
09:03You haven't seen anything yet.
09:07We're just getting started.
09:09Why not tell Billy about this?
09:16I mean, isn't that the whole point?
09:18To tell him that you'll be a sole investor?
09:20I mean, it would go a long way toward healing the hurt feelings between you.
09:24Yeah, maybe.
09:25However, I want my son unaware that I am an investor.
09:29Okay, but Billy's gonna ask where the money came from.
09:33It's a pretty substantial investment.
09:34I can't just act like it just suddenly dropped into my lap.
09:37What am I supposed to say?
09:38Listen, if the co-CEO of Abbott Communications can't figure out and solve a simple problem like this,
09:48then your company doesn't have a shot in hell at succeeding anyway.
09:54All right.
09:56Yeah, challenge accepted.
09:58I will just find a creative explanation as to how I got my hands on that much capital.
10:04Oh, um, I'm so sorry to cut this short, Jill, but I have to go.
10:10Okay, but just one more thing.
10:12Okay.
10:13You told me you were in love with Billy, okay?
10:16But remember, whatever happens, don't let your feelings get in the way.
10:22Yeah, of course.
10:23No, my eyes are wide open.
10:26I know my son, and he likes to take the lead.
10:30If you let him.
10:32But eventually, he will lead you down a path to where you definitely don't want to be.
10:39Okay, yeah.
10:40Point taken.
10:41Thank you so much.
10:42We'll talk soon.
10:43Hi.
10:44Hi.
10:45Wow.
10:46Should I be jealous?
10:47Of what?
10:48Well, you got off the call so quickly, it's like you didn't want me to see who you were
10:55talking to.
10:56Look, I get why you're concerned, but I've learned my lesson.
11:01I should have handled the Audra situation better, but I promise I will handle things with Claire
11:06more carefully going forward.
11:08I'm glad you realized that.
11:10And you're not planning on going out there and making a bunch of demands.
11:13Out of desperation, I may have made some suggestions that I thought Claire would love.
11:22Turns out, from a romantic trip to Paris and asking her to marry me was not the right approach.
11:27Seems to me we suggested that at the time.
11:30Yes, you were me and you were right.
11:32It ended up taking her off and putting added pressure on her, the exact opposite of what
11:37I was trying to do.
11:38So, I swear, I have learned my lesson.
11:42I'm not going to go out there and overwhelm her.
11:45Good, because now you know that doesn't work with her.
11:48Yeah, but I'm not about to let a playboy like Holden wine and dine her and take advantage
11:53of her.
11:54He's only out for a good time.
11:55He'll never fall in love with her the way I have.
11:57Alright, Kyle, you're sounding a little bit jealous.
12:00Don't go there.
12:01You're getting way ahead of yourself.
12:03No, I don't think I am.
12:04I have a bad feeling about the guy and I've seen the way he looks at Claire.
12:08Okay, even if Holden is interested in Claire, have you considered that maybe Claire's at
12:13a point in her life where she just wants to have a good time too?
12:17Maybe let loose for once?
12:19Your mother is right.
12:20She's spent most of her life trapped physically and emotionally and this is her big chance
12:27to get out and see the real world as it is and as difficult as this may be to hear.
12:32And for us to say.
12:33There's a very real chance that Claire knows exactly what she's gotten herself into and she's
12:39okay with it.
12:41Every week on our way to the grocery store, Jordan and I would pass by this house in the
12:49neighborhood that I just thought was so beautiful.
12:52I'd always fantasize about living there one day.
12:56And I mean, I even imagined just walking up to the door ringing the bell and asking if
13:00I could come in.
13:02I mean, just like that you would barge into a total stranger's house and do what?
13:10Just look around.
13:12That's all.
13:13But I told you it was a fantasy.
13:15I never did it.
13:16I would never.
13:17And looking back now, I realize the place wasn't even that nice.
13:21I just, it was the nicest place in a crummy neighborhood and back then it seemed like a
13:28castle compared to where we lived.
13:31But I can't believe that you're saying that.
13:33I used to do with the same thing in my old neighborhood.
13:36You did?
13:37I did.
13:38You had a dream out.
13:39Yeah, I can still picture it.
13:40It was a modest little house, white stucco exterior and a perfectly manicured yard.
13:46It even had a picket fence.
13:48Even had a picket fence.
13:50I used to dream about it all the time.
13:53So we both coveted our neighbors' homes.
13:56And now that I'm older and I've seen a lot more beautiful places, I do realize that it
14:02wasn't all that.
14:03You know, but sometimes I, you know, imagine what it's like now.
14:06And it's probably, you know, chipped paint, cracked walls.
14:11Oh yeah, I'm sure my house that I loved is in a state of total disrepair too.
14:16Hmm.
14:17But I will always have memories of that palatial estate.
14:22Cheers to our dilapidated dream homes.
14:29Cheers.
14:32Holden Novak.
14:35Edie said you were here, but I didn't believe it.
14:38Because the Holden I know would have called when he made it back in town.
14:43If only to get on the guest list.
14:45Where the hell have you been, stranger?
14:47Sienna, still looking good, I see.
14:52And still giving your number one customer a hard time, which means you're probably still
14:57running the place.
14:58Yeah, well, it's a tough job, but somebody's gotta make sure this is the hottest spot in
15:03town.
15:04Still the most dangerous?
15:06Hmm.
15:07Uh, Sienna, meet my friend Claire.
15:10Hi, nice to meet you.
15:12This guy's showing you a good time?
15:14He is.
15:15It's my first time in LA.
15:17He's been a great tour guide.
15:18Yeah.
15:19I bet he has.
15:21Your club is amazing.
15:23I've never been anywhere like it.
15:24Aww.
15:25Look at you, Mr. Novak.
15:28Stepping it up in the world, huh?
15:30I see you have refined your taste in women.
15:33For the better.
15:35Well, Claire is actually just a really good friend.
15:39But I do agree, she is definitely a cut above the rest.
15:43Yeah.
15:44Well, anyone's better than that last woman you were hanging around with.
15:47Glad to see you got away from her.
15:49She was nothing but trouble, that one.
15:52What was her name again?
15:54Audrey, something or other?
15:57Ooh.
15:58He caught me.
15:59I don't want you to see my secret admirer.
16:00You don't have to hide it from me.
16:01I'm sure you have many admirers.
16:02Some secrets, some not-so-secret.
16:03Oh, you sure about that?
16:04Is someone as beautiful and alluring as you?
16:05Yeah, I'm sure about that.
16:06At least for the record, I'm from the not-so-secret camp.
16:08I think the world should know, and especially you, should know exactly how I feel about you.
16:10No wonder.
16:11No doubt.
16:12Did I say something wrong?
16:13No.
16:14Uh, it's just...
16:15The person who I was talking to, I'm from the secret, some not-so-secret, some not-so-secret.
16:18Oh, you sure about that?
16:19Is someone as beautiful and alluring as you?
16:20Yeah, I'm sure about that.
16:21At least for the record, I'm from the not-so-secret camp.
16:23I think the world should know, and especially you, should know exactly how I feel about you.
16:26No wonder.
16:27No doubt.
16:29Did I say something wrong?
16:34No.
16:35Uh, it's just...
16:38The person who I was talking to actually did want me to keep their identity secret from you.
16:44Wow.
16:45Another man trying to steal your heart from me?
16:49Uh, not exactly.
16:53Okay, then who?
16:55It was your mom.
17:00I cannot believe my mother would have the gall to even call you to enlist your help, as if that's gonna somehow help her gain my trust back after everything she did?
17:13Look, Billy...
17:14After the way she betrayed me, now she's trying to control my life again?
17:17No.
17:18Look, Billy, you don't understand.
17:19What is there to understand?
17:20She ruined my career, and now she's trying to infiltrate my love life.
17:23Okay, just hold on one second, alright?
17:25You're all wrong.
17:26Okay?
17:27No, Billy, Jill hasn't expressed her opinion about our relationship one way or not.
17:31Sally, trust me, okay?
17:33Be very careful.
17:34Do not let her lure you into her orbit.
17:37This is what she does.
17:38She's done it her entire life.
17:39She plays both sides.
17:40And you do not want to get stuck in the middle of it.
17:42Okay, Jill is not playing me.
17:44How do you know that?
17:47Why would she?
17:50Because this is what she does.
17:52She made her bed with Victor and Nikki so she can sleep in it.
17:54She can add Cain if she wants, but it's not gonna work with me, okay?
17:58She's not gonna get me back.
18:00There's no way in hell I'm gonna forgive or forget what she did.
18:04Even if she's willing to invest in our company?
18:12So whatever happened to Audrey, huh?
18:15Oh, she was a handful.
18:17It seemed like she was here all the time.
18:19Is that so?
18:21Jenna, her name is Audra.
18:23Audrey, Audra, whatever.
18:26Oh, you know, at first it seemed like he couldn't shake her and then poof!
18:30One day she just vanished.
18:32So whatever happened, huh?
18:34Her troublemaking finally end her up in prison?
18:37As far as I'm concerned, her troublemaking days with me or ancient history.
18:41She's probably busy stirring up trouble with somebody else right now.
18:45She's part of my past that I'd like to forget.
18:49Hmm.
18:50Funny thing about the past, it never forgets.
18:55Well, tonight it's all about the present.
18:59My mission is to show Claire the best that L.A. nightlife has to offer.
19:04So, of course, I brought her here.
19:07Now, don't make me regret my decision by dredging up unpleasant memories now.
19:11Oh, I wouldn't dream of it.
19:13I am all about creating the perfect escape.
19:16Heh.
19:17Hey, Bobby, do me a favor.
19:20Would you take care of my friends next rounds on me?
19:23Vespers, I presume?
19:25Thanks.
19:26That's very kind of you.
19:28Good to see you, Holden.
19:32Make sure he behaves.
19:34Sienna, huh?
19:43Whatever you're thinking, it's all wrong.
19:47I'm not thinking anything.
19:50Other than that whole conversation was all about whatever happened here with you and Audra.
19:55Something that I have been trying to get out of you for a while now.
19:58We were having such a great time.
20:00Don't let you-know-who damp in the evening.
20:03I say...
20:04I say we forget that Sienna ever mentioned her name.
20:06Did you hear to say prison?
20:08Because that is something that is hard to just forget.
20:12Sienna only brought her up to get under your skin.
20:14That is her thing.
20:17Don't give it another thought, all right?
20:19This trip is to make sure that you have the best time in L.A. ever, right?
20:27Cheers.
20:30That's the last thing I want to think about.
20:34That Claire is living it up with Holden and loving it.
20:37I want all her good times to be with me.
20:39Of course you do.
20:40Which is all the more reason I have to get to the West Coast as soon as possible.
20:44So I guess we can't talk you out of it.
20:47Well, if you are determined to go, can we at least urge you to go about things in a loving, kind way that takes into consideration what Claire is going through?
20:58And don't let Holden get under your skin.
21:00Stay focused on why you're going out there in the first place.
21:03Oh, I know.
21:05Look, I'm very aware of the challenge I'm facing and I'm not going to go out there and pressure Claire in any way.
21:09It is a fine line to navigate. You will be tempted to cross that line.
21:13I know it won't be easy, but I don't care. I have to give it a shot.
21:17Don't go, Daddy. Don't leave.
21:20Hey, buddy. I thought you were asleep.
21:22The worst thing happened.
21:24My mother wants to fund Abbott Communications. I mean, why would she even think that's a possibility?
21:40Well, she thinks it because I reached out and I proposed it.
21:45I'm sorry. You did what?
21:47I suggested it.
21:49Okay. Well, I suggest you call her back and you rescind the offer because there's no way in hell that she is going to be the primary investor in my company.
21:55Okay. You know what, Bill? Just slow down, okay? Have you forgotten how important Abbott Communications is to me?
22:00I gave up damn near everything to come on board with you.
22:02I understand that, Sally.
22:03And you almost just lost the company and me, so hell yes, I'm going to reach out to absolutely everyone who might be interested.
22:10And that includes your mother.
22:12And she agreed. Just like that, huh?
22:15Okay, let me remind you. She sold Chancellor out from under me because she didn't think I was competent to run that company.
22:20Now she's going to fund the other company I have, her failure of a son.
22:25Okay, Billy, she doesn't see it that way, okay? No, she doesn't. She looked at my proposal and she was impressed.
22:31I sold the company on our merits and as a way for you to have another shot at redeeming yourself and your career.
22:37And you did all of that without consulting me. Why would you do that?
22:42Billy, this is a good thing. Jill accepted my proposal.
22:46She would not have done that if she didn't think Abbott Communications was a solid investment.
22:51And it's also a sign of faith.
22:53She sees it as a way for you to have another shot at showing what you can do.
22:59Sally, I appreciate what you're trying to do here. And I know it probably wasn't easy going to my mother hand in hand, begging for her to bail us out.
23:16I didn't beg, Billy. I just laid out the facts and the prospects for the company.
23:21Okay, well, you're a better person than I am. Because sometimes I let my ego and my pride get in the way of me doing what's right for the company.
23:29Sometimes.
23:31Phil, you don't have that problem.
23:33Well, I know I can't afford to.
23:35Well, none of us can. But there is a problem with my mother being the sole investor in this company and it is a big one.
23:42Big enough for you not to take her money.
23:46For me, yes. Because once again, I will be at her mercy. Once again, she will have something to hold over my head.
23:58Hey, buddy. What's wrong? Did you have a bad dream? What happened to so terrible?
24:03It was really bad.
24:05Harrison, are you okay?
24:07Can I get you anything?
24:08I just don't want to be scared anymore.
24:10Oh, well, let me get you some more milk, okay?
24:13I know. I'll read you one of your favorite stories. Get your mind off that nasty dream.
24:17Dad, would you go up and get a book from Harrison's room? The one we were reading was on his nightstand.
24:21Absolutely. I'll be right back.
24:23Thanks.
24:24Yeah.
24:25Come here.
24:28Want to talk about it? Tell me about your dream?
24:31I was riding in the car with you and Claire. We said we were going somewhere really fun and it was going to be a big surprise.
24:41That sounds like we were having a good time.
24:43Yeah, we were at first. We were laughing and singing. We drove to the top of this really big hill.
24:51Claire got out of the car and went inside a building. She said she had to get our surprise ready. We were waiting in the car when it started rocking back and forth. Then we started rolling backwards. We started screaming and yelling for help but we just kept falling.
25:07Wow, that does sound really scary.
25:09No, that part was kind of fun. It was like being on a roller coaster. The scary part was when I looked back up the hill and saw Claire waiting for us to come back. But we just kept falling farther and farther away until I couldn't see her anymore. That's when I woke up.
25:29Oh, I'm sorry buddy. I can see why you're so upset. It was just a dream. It's not real. It's the thing about dreams. They're funny that way. They feel real, but they're not.
25:43But what if they come true? They do sometimes, don't they? Nope. I mean, we're fine. Claire is fine. I remember when I was putting you to bed. I told you I was going to take a trip. Yeah. I'm actually going to see Claire. I'm going to make sure she's alright.
26:03So, is this really the best that LA Nightlife was to offer? Are you still dying to me? Oh, not at all. Something here? Not up to your standards?
26:12I don't have standards. Was that an insult? No, I just mean this is the first club I've been to. In LA? Ever. Seriously? This is two things that you've introduced me to now, Holden.
26:27So, Vespers and nightclubs. Hmm. I feel like I should be a better influence. I don't know. Look at this place. It's a world where people get to shed their dreary daytime personas, get dressed up, go dancing, drink themselves into a state of bliss.
26:42Um, that's one way to look at it. Not the way you see it? Oh, no. I definitely think people come here to alter their state of mind.
26:50That sometimes they succeed and then, you know, sometimes they... What about what?
26:55You know what? Your take is right. Cheers to that. So, what do you have for tomorrow on Alicia Listen?
27:02You know, I would really like to reenact that scene, but revel without a cause at the Griffith Observatory.
27:10I don't know if they take too kindly to knife fights amongst tourists, even fake ones.
27:17I suppose you're right.
27:18Well, that's why. I'm good at my job. I'm always looking out.
27:21I do feel safe in your care. Even speeding with the top down on that windy road. What was that called?
27:30Mulholland. I never went above 50. 50. 60. Okay.
27:39Excuse me. I'm going to run to the house for you.
27:41I hope I didn't scare the little lady off.
27:54And I hope I didn't get you in trouble bringing up Audra.
27:59Did I get that right this time?
28:01Don't even start. You know her name.
28:05And causing trouble is definitely what you're trying to do here.
28:08Yeah, well, from the look on that girl's face, she knew exactly who I was talking about.
28:13Audra and Claire have definitely crossed paths, but that doesn't scare her away by mentioning her name.
28:18Claire's tough.
28:19Oh, yeah. She looks like a bruiser.
28:21For your information, we really are just friends.
28:24So, if you're trying to spark up some jealousy, you're struck out.
28:28Why would I do that?
28:30Look, I am not trying to cause any trouble for you.
28:34Thanks.
28:34Besides, she really doesn't look like your usual type.
28:39A little too innocent for your tastes.
28:42Like I said, just friends.
28:45And don't get it twisted. Her demeanor can fool you.
28:47She's as savvy and unpredictable as they come.
28:51She's kind of like you.
28:55Well, you ought to know.
28:57Billy, I think that you are just being paranoid.
29:03I do not think that Jill is going to use her investment to manipulate or to hurt you.
29:07How could she?
29:09When her one caveat for giving us the money would be that you never found out where it came from.
29:14Until she blindsides me and lowers the boom once again.
29:18Jill is looking out for you.
29:19Oh, my God.
29:20She wants to keep this clean, and she doesn't want to have any of your recent troubles get in the way of that.
29:26Look, I personally think this is her way of making amends, even if it is anonymously.
29:31Sally, how is she supposed to make amends with me when I don't know anything about it?
29:34Maybe she's going to reveal herself after we've made the company a success.
29:37Let me ask you a question.
29:41Why are you telling me this when she specifically told you not to?
29:44Don't you think that's a little risky?
29:46Don't you think that she could pull the funding if she finds out that I know?
29:50I don't think telling you is going to ruin everything.
29:54And even if it did, to me, it'd be worth the risk.
29:57Because what would be riskier is keeping Jill's involvement a secret from you.
30:02How so?
30:04After everything that we just went through, Billy.
30:07I asked you to own your truth about Jill and Chancellor, and to choose me.
30:15And I have.
30:16Right.
30:17And I need to show you the same respect.
30:20I absolutely cannot build a company or our relationship on a lie like that.
30:27Even if it's a lie of omission?
30:29Yeah, especially that.
30:31If this is going to work, the company, us,
30:35then we need to be completely honest with each other.
30:40No secrets and no lies.
30:43So I would much rather risk pissing Jill off than honor her demand and keep you in the dark.
30:49Why don't we get the feeling this is a test?
30:58What's been going on around here since I've been gone?
31:00Oh, now you want to know, huh?
31:03You don't call, you don't email.
31:05Don't be that way.
31:07I'm just doing what I always do.
31:08You're giving me a hard time.
31:10Yeah.
31:11It's fun.
31:12It's so easy.
31:13It's too easy.
31:16So, you still with Mitch?
31:18Yeah, you know us.
31:22Partners for life.
31:25Is he around?
31:25I'd love to say hi.
31:27Um, yeah.
31:28I don't really know where he is right now.
31:32Sorry I missed him.
31:33Tell him I asked about him.
31:34Okay.
31:36Oh, well.
31:37Sorry.
31:38Am I interrupting something?
31:40Looks like the two of you are in the middle of a serious conversation.
31:43No.
31:44Holden was just warning me not to underestimate you.
31:47Good for you.
31:49Love it.
31:50Take it from me.
31:51Don't take any crap from anyone.
31:54And try not to ever find yourself under someone's thumb.
31:59Sound advice.
32:02Enjoy the vespers.
32:04Nice to meet you.
32:13Sienna doesn't hold back now, does she?
32:16Yeah, she is a real fireball.
32:19And you are turning out to be a man of many mysteries.
32:23What does that bother you?
32:26I'm looking forward to getting to the bottom of every single one.
32:34You're going to bring Claire home?
32:36I'm glad.
32:37Can I go with you?
32:38And I would love for you to come with me, but I'm afraid this time it's just not possible.
32:43You've got school and...
32:45Hey, aren't you making your Halloween costume with Ms. Martinez?
32:49I thought you want to surprise Claire with it.
32:50Oh, yeah.
32:51Halloween is coming soon.
32:53I guess I'd better stay and get started.
32:56Wait till Claire sees my costume.
32:57She's going to love it.
32:59Oh, I'm sure she will.
33:01Meanwhile, I'll text you a photo of her when I see her.
33:04You and Claire are still going to move in together, right?
33:14I love Claire Harrison.
33:18Almost as much as you do.
33:20And I want to spend as much time with her as possible.
33:25Me too.
33:26Maybe when she gets back, we can go on a real roller coaster.
33:30Nothing like that runaway car ride in my dream.
33:34Yeah, that sounds like fun.
33:35But you have to promise me we sit in the same seat, okay?
33:39I will do everything in my power to make it happen.
33:44Now.
33:47What's this for?
33:48When things get scary, we always make it all better.
33:51Oh, that's just what I plan to do, son.
33:55Bring Claire home and make everything better.
34:01So, what makes my ways so mysterious?
34:05Let's see.
34:06The velvet ropes part for you?
34:09Well, maybe I grease the passer.
34:11Beautiful, powerful women lavish you with free drinks and advice.
34:16Trust me, I deserve those drinks.
34:18And that advice Santa gave you was directed squarely at you.
34:22And, turns out, you have great taste in crafty old houses.
34:26So what?
34:27I'm a stalker for a good home improvement show.
34:31So, have I demystified my mystique yet?
34:36Not even close.
34:37Cracking the Holden code is going to require getting to know you a lot better than that.
34:41It can be a little fun, but it can also be scary, too.
34:46What are you trying to say?
34:46You're trying to warn me you have a dark side?
34:49I wouldn't say dark, but the unknown can be a little unsettling, wouldn't you say?
34:55The things you've introduced me to so far have broadened my life the better.
34:59Well, I'm two for two.
35:01I'd hate to strike out now.
35:02Oh, who sounds scared now?
35:04Why don't you try seeing this adventure through my eyes?
35:09How does that look?
35:11I like to think getting to know you better will be exciting.
35:14But, either way, I'm up for the challenge.
35:23Yeah, you know what?
35:23Maybe this is a test.
35:25Maybe this is the ultimate test of our partnership,
35:28and I just passed by confiding in you in spite of Jill.
35:30And now you have a secret with Jill.
35:34Charlotte, we both know very well that secrets find a light of day eventually.
35:39Your mother is committed to this.
35:42So you just need to decide which way you want to go.
35:45Do you want to take this next step alone?
35:47Or do you want to go down the road with me, together, as a partnership?
35:53Sounds like if I reject Jill's money, it means I'm rejecting you, too.
35:57When you were calling the shots at Avid Communications,
35:59you went behind my back and told Jack to pull the funding.
36:03You made that massive decision on your own and kept it to yourself
36:07without giving me a heads up.
36:08And I admitted that I was wrong for doing that.
36:10I don't need to be reminded of it again.
36:14Sally, I hate that that decision eroded the trust that we have
36:17both in our relationship and in our business partnership.
36:22Yeah, Billy, I hate that, too.
36:23Okay, so does that mean that the fact that you're confiding in me now
36:28on an equally big discussion means that you somehow trust me again?
36:33Trust is reciprocal, Billy.
36:37And yeah, I trust you.
36:39So now I need you to trust me.
36:43This move with Jill,
36:45it is the right move.
36:50Sally, look, I really do want to trust all of this, okay?
36:52And I want to follow you down this path,
36:54but I'm going to need more convincing.
36:56I mean, if Jill came on board,
36:58she would have to be 100% anonymous.
37:00Like, I mean, completely hands off.
37:02Like, no involvement whatsoever.
37:04I understand that.
37:05And what better way to show faith in you?
37:08Jill would not have made this massive investment
37:11if she didn't believe in you.
37:13And she certainly wouldn't have done it
37:14if she somehow didn't want to make amends in the long run.
37:17Hey, you just admitted
37:20that sometimes you let your pride and your ego
37:23get in the way of getting what you want.
37:25So please, please promise me
37:27that you're not going to let your personal anger
37:30stop you from going through with this.
37:34That's not what's stopping me.
37:36Okay, then what is it?
37:39Maybe I need to talk to her directly.
37:43Make sure that she's in this for the right reasons.
37:45What?
37:45Billy, that's a terrible idea.
37:48I just confided in you against Jill's wishes.
37:52You're really going to abuse that confidence
37:54in a way that risks hurting her and us?
37:57That's the last thing I want to do, Sally.
38:00But I need to know that your head is in the right place.
38:05Billy, you know damn well
38:08if that conversation goes poorly,
38:10you risk blowing everything up
38:12and you kill any chance we have
38:15of moving forward with the launch.
38:16Why are you automatically assuming the worst?
38:20Please don't make me regret being honest with you.
38:25Please don't make me sorry
38:26that I trusted you.
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