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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.
02:24Amen.
03:24Well, 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. And it was very impressive, very detailed and persuasive.
03:40So you've made a decision.
03:43I have. I have decided to invest in Abbott Communications.
03:48Oh, my God. That's amazing. I can't believe it.
03:55Don't act so surprised. Your proposal had merit.
03:59Yes. No, of course. I know it did. I just am really excited.
04:04I mean, this means that we can pull at all the stops and we can get back on track and we can actually finally get Abbott Communications off the ground.
04:09Just one caveat.
04:13Okay.
04:14I don't want Billy to know anything about this arrangement between you and me.
04:19Really?
04:20But I mean it, Sally. Not one word to him about me being your investor.
04:27So you're determined to leave tonight.
04:36I have to.
04:37And we can't change your mind.
04:39Do you even have any idea where in Los Angeles she stayed?
04:42No, Victoria told me the name of Claire's Hotel.
04:44Really?
04:45No.
04:45I'm surprised she told you that.
04:47It wasn't easy. You had to pull it out of her.
04:51Well, I'm not sure how Claire's going to take all of that.
04:54I'm just surprised that Victoria wasn't worried about betraying her daughter's confidence.
04:58I'm sure she was. I'm grateful she finally did.
05:02What did you say to her?
05:03I told her I was determined to fight for our relationship, but I couldn't do that if Claire's in another state.
05:08And that convinced her?
05:09I also made it clear how important it is to get Claire away from Holden.
05:14I mean, I think she was relieved that I was going.
05:17She can probably see that he's nothing more than a player.
05:19Yeah, I still don't get what the rush is.
05:21Well, I charred a flight as soon as I found out where to find her.
05:24I can't waste any time.
05:25I have to get there tonight so I can find Claire first thing in the morning.
05:30Okay, what?
05:31Why do I get the feeling that you're against me going?
05:33We 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 that you're hoping for.
05:43Especially when you say things like you need to get Claire away from that player Holden.
05:48We know you're concerned about her.
05:49We know you feel protective.
05:51But maybe Claire is going to find your actions, I don't know, intrusive or unwanted.
05:59Think about it, Kyle.
06:00Kyle, we don't want you to go all the way out to L.A. and have this whole thing blow up in your face.
06:06What 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 to say these are particularly delicious.
06:22Hmm, well, I guess my job is done.
06:27Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
06:29No, not so fast.
06:30I'm not dismissing you from your tour guide duties.
06:34I signed up for the VIP package.
06:37Hmm, did you?
06:38Well, in that case, I guess you're right.
06:41There's so much more to see.
06:43And, 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?
06:53Out of five, I hope.
06:56Out of four.
06:58You've been doing a stellar job.
07:00And that convertible, that was a very nice touch.
07:05It'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?
07:17I was thinking about taking you to the Griffith Park Observatory.
07:21I know you're going to love it.
07:22The views are, they're amazing.
07:24And the live show at the Planetarium is definitely something I'm going to say.
07:28Yes, that's great.
07:29I'm sure I'm going to love it.
07:30But you know what I'm really dying to do?
07:32What's that?
07:34I want to drive around Beverly Hills and see all the stars' homes, all the big, beautiful ones.
07:40Do you think we could do that too?
07:41Hmm.
07:45What? Is that, is that finally too cheesy?
07:48No, no, not at all.
07:50We can do anything you want to do.
07:52It's just, I'm so surprised at how fascinated you are with these fancy houses.
07:58When you live in one of the most exclusive properties in Genoa City.
08:01I know, and every day I'm in disbelief.
08:06I 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.
08:16Well, you definitely landed in the lap of luxury.
08:19It was endurance.
08:20They're really special people.
08:22I'm so lucky that they have opened their arms to me and welcomed me as family.
08:28Well, I don't know.
08:30I'm feeling pretty lucky being your VIP tour guide.
08:34I, uh, you know, I've always liked LA, but seeing it through your eyes,
08:39you have a way of looking at the world, Claire Newman.
08:45What way is that?
08:47With wonder and, and awe.
08:52It's making me see the magic of the City of Angels in a completely new way.
08:57Well, I credit you with that.
09:01Today was absolutely amazing.
09:05You haven't seen anything yet.
09:08We're just getting started.
09:15Why not tell Billy about this?
09:18I mean, isn't that the whole point?
09:19To tell him that you'll be a sole investor?
09:21I mean, it would go a long way toward healing the hurt feelings between you.
09:25Yeah, maybe.
09:25However, I want my son unaware that I am an investor.
09:30Okay, but, I mean, Billy's gonna ask where the money came from.
09:33It's a pretty substantial investment.
09:35I can't just act like it just suddenly dropped into my lap.
09:38What am I supposed to say?
09:40Listen, if the co-CEO of Abbott Communications can't figure out and solve a simple problem like this,
09:49then your company doesn't have a shot in hell at succeeding anyway.
09:55All right.
09:57Yeah, challenge accepted.
09:59I 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.
10:11Okay, but just one more thing.
10:13Okay.
10:14You told me you were in love with Billy, okay?
10:16But remember, whatever happens, don't let your feelings get in the way.
10:24Yeah, of course.
10:25No, my eyes are wide open.
10:27I know my son, and he likes to take the lead.
10:31If you let him.
10:33But eventually, he will lead you down a path to where you definitely don't want to be.
10:40Okay, yeah, point taken.
10:42Thank you so much.
10:43We'll talk soon.
10:44Hi.
10:45Hi.
10:46Wow, should I be jealous?
10:48Of what?
10:49Well, you got off the call so quickly.
10:51It's like you didn't want me to see who you were talking to.
10:53Look, 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 more 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.
11:14Out of desperation, I may have made some suggestions that I thought Claire would love.
11:22Turns out, for a romantic trip to Paris and asking her to marry me was not the right approach.
11:28Seems to me we suggested that at the time.
11:30Yes, you were me, and you were right.
11:33It ended up taking her off and putting added pressure on her, the exact opposite of what I was trying to do.
11:39So, I swear, I have learned my lesson.
11:43I'm not going to go out there and overwhelm her.
11:46Good, because now you know that doesn't work with her.
11:49Yeah, but I'm not about to let a playboy like Holden wine and dine her and take advantage of her.
11:54He's only out for a good time.
11:56He'll never fall in love with her the way I have.
11:58All right, Kyle, you're sounding a little bit jealous.
12:01Don't go there.
12:02You're getting way ahead of yourself.
12:04No, I don't think I am.
12:05I 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 a 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 spent most of her life trapped physically and emotionally, and this is her big chance to get out and see the real world as it is, and as difficult as this may be to hear.
12:33And for us to say.
12:34There's a very real chance that Claire knows exactly what she's gotten herself into, and she's okay with it.
12:41Every week, on our way to the grocery store, Jordan and I would pass by this house in the neighborhood that I just thought was so beautiful.
12:52I'd always fantasize about living there one day, and I mean, I even imagined just walking up to the door, ringing the bell, and asking if I could come in.
13:02But just like that, you would barge into a total stranger's house, and do what?
13:11Just look around.
13:12That's all.
13:14But 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.
13:22I just, it was the nicest place in a crummy neighborhood, and back then it seemed like a castle compared to where we lived.
13:32But I can't believe that you're saying that.
13:34I used to do the same thing in my old neighborhood.
13:38You did?
13:38I did.
13:39You had a dream out.
13:40Yeah, I can still picture it.
13:41It was a modest little house, white stucco exterior, and a perfectly manicured yard.
13:47It even had a picket fence.
13:49Even had a picket fence.
13:51I used to dream about it all the time.
13:54So we both coveted our neighbor's homes.
13:56And now that I'm older and I've seen a lot more beautiful places, I do realize that it wasn't all that.
14:04You know, but sometimes I, you know, imagine what it's like now.
14:07And 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.
14:17But I will always have memories of that palatial estate.
14:25Cheers to our dilapidated dream homes.
14:30Cheers.
14:30Holden Novak.
14:36Edie 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.
14:46Where the hell have you been, stranger?
14:49Shanna, still looking good, I see.
14:53And still giving your number one customer a hard time, which means you're probably still running the place.
14:58Yeah, well, it's a tough job, but somebody's got to make sure this is the hottest spot in town.
15:05Still the most dangerous?
15:08Sienna, meet my friend Claire.
15:11Hi, nice to meet you.
15:13This guy's showing you a good time?
15:15He is.
15:16It's my first time in LA.
15:18It's been a great tour guide.
15:19Yeah, I bet he has.
15:22Your club is amazing.
15:23I've never been anywhere like it.
15:25Aw.
15:26Look at you, Mr. Novak.
15:29Stepping it up in the world, huh?
15:31I see you have refined your taste in women.
15:34For the better.
15:36Well, Claire is actually just a really good friend.
15:40But I do agree, she is definitely a cut above the rest.
15:44Yeah, well, anyone's better than that last woman you were hanging around with.
15:48Glad to see you got away from her.
15:50She's nothing but trouble, that one.
15:53What was her name again?
15:56Audrey.
15:57Something or other.
15:58Oh, he caught me.
16:04I don't want you to see my secret admirer.
16:07You don't have to hide it from me.
16:09I'm sure you have many admirers.
16:10Some secret, some not-so-secret.
16:13Oh, you sure about that?
16:15Someone as beautiful and alluring as you?
16:17Yeah, I'm sure about that.
16:19At least for the record, I'm from the not-so-secret.
16:22The camp I think the world should know, and especially you, should know exactly how I feel about you.
16:26No wonder, no doubt.
16:33Did I say something wrong?
16:35No, uh, it's just...
16:38The person who I was talking to actually did want me to keep their identity secret from you.
16:45Wow.
16:47Another man trying to steal your heart from me?
16:51Uh, not exactly.
16:53Okay, then who?
16:59It was your mom.
17:06I cannot believe my mother would have the gall to even call you to enlist your help,
17:10as if that's gonna somehow help her gain my trust back after everything she did.
17:14Look, Billy...
17:15After the way she betrayed me, now she's trying to control my life again.
17:18No, look, Billy, you don't understand.
17:20What is there to understand?
17:21She ruined my career, and now she's trying to infiltrate my love life.
17:24Okay, just hold on one second, all right?
17:25You're all wrong, okay?
17:27No, Billy, Jill hasn't expressed her opinion about our relationship one way or another.
17:32Sally, trust me, okay?
17:34Be very careful.
17:35Do 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.
17:41And you do not want to get stuck in the middle of it.
17:43Okay, Jill is not playing me.
17:45Okay.
17:47How do you know that?
17:48Why would she?
17:50Because this is what she does.
17:52She made her bed with Victor and Nikki so she can sleep in it.
17:55She can add Cain if she wants, but it's not gonna work with me, okay?
17:58She's not gonna get me back.
18:01There's no way in hell I'm gonna forgive or forget what she did.
18:03Even if she's willing to invest in our company?
18:12So whatever happened to Audrey, huh?
18:15Ooh, she was a handful.
18:17It seemed like she was here all the time.
18:20Is that so?
18:22Jenna, her name is Audra.
18:24Audrey, Audra, whatever.
18:26Oh, you know, at first it seemed like he couldn't shake her and then poof, one day she just vanished.
18:33So whatever happened, huh?
18:35Her troublemaking finally end her up in prison?
18:38As far as I'm concerned, her troublemaking dates with me are ancient history.
18:42She's probably busy stirring up trouble with somebody else right now.
18:46She's part of my past that I'd like to forget.
18:50Hmm.
18:51Funny thing about the past.
18:54It never forgets.
18:56Well, tonight, it's all about the present.
19:01My mission is to show Claire the best that L.A. nightlife has to offer.
19:05So, of course, I brought her here.
19:08Now, don't make me regret my decision by dredging up unpleasant memories now.
19:12Oh, I wouldn't dream of it.
19:14I am all about creating the perfect escape.
19:18Hey, Bobby, do me a favor.
19:21Would you take care of my friends next rounds on me?
19:24Best first, I presume?
19:26Thanks.
19:26That's very kind of you.
19:29Good 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.
19:51Other than that whole conversation was all about whatever happened here with you and Audra,
19:56something 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 gap in the evening.
20:04I say we forget that Sienna ever mentioned her name.
20:07Did you ever say prison?
20:08Because that is something that is hard to just forget.
20:11Sienna only brought her up to get under your skin.
20:15That is her thing.
20:16Don't give it another thought.
20:19All right, this trip is to make sure that you have the best time in L.A. ever, right?
20:27Cheers.
20:28Cheers.
20:28That's the last thing I want to think about, that Claire is living it up with Holden and loving it.
20:38I want all her good times to be with me.
20:40Of course you do.
20:41Which is all the more reason I have to get to the West Coast as soon as possible.
20:45So 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?
20:59And don't let Holden get under your skin.
21:01Stay focused on why you're going out there in the first place.
21:04Oh, 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.
21:10It is a fine line to navigate.
21:12You will be tempted to cross that line.
21:14I know it won't be easy, but I don't care.
21:17I have to give it a shot.
21:19Don't go, Daddy.
21:20Don't leave.
21:21Hey, buddy.
21:22I thought you were asleep.
21:23The worst thing happened.
21:35My mother wants to fund Abbott Communications.
21:38I mean, why would she even think that's a possibility?
21:41Well, she thinks it because I reached out and I proposed it.
21:46I'm sorry.
21:47You did what?
21:48I suggested it.
21:50Okay.
21:51Well, 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.
21:56Okay.
21:57You know what, Bill?
21:57Just slow down, okay?
21:58Have you forgotten how important Abbott Communications is to me?
22:01I gave up damn near everything to come on board with you.
22:03I understand that.
22:04And you almost just lost the company and me.
22:06So, 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.
22:13Just like that, huh?
22:15Okay, let me remind you.
22:16She 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?
22:24Her failure of a son?
22:25Okay, Billy, she doesn't see it that way, okay?
22:28No, she doesn't.
22:29She 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.
22:38And you did all of that without consulting me.
22:41Why would you do that?
22:42Billy, this is a good thing.
22:45Jill accepted my proposal.
22:47She 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.
22:54She sees it as a way for you to have another shot at showing what you can do.
23:05Sally, I appreciate what you're trying to do here.
23:10And I know it probably wasn't easy going to my mother hand in hand, begging for her to bail us out.
23:17I didn't beg, Billy.
23:19I just laid out the facts and the prospects for the company.
23:22Okay, well, you're a better person than I am.
23:25Because sometimes I let my ego and my pride get in the way of me doing what's right for the company.
23:31Sometimes.
23:33Phil, you don't have that problem.
23:34Well, I know I can't afford to.
23:36Well, none of us can.
23:37But there is a problem with my mother being the sole investor in this company and it is a big one.
23:44Big enough for you not to take her money.
23:46For me, yes.
23:48Because once again, I will be at her mercy.
23:52Once again, she will have something to hold over my head.
23:58Hey, buddy.
24:00What's wrong?
24:01Did you have a bad dream?
24:02What happened to Sue Terrible?
24:04It was really bad.
24:06Harrison, are you okay?
24:08Can I get you anything?
24:09I just don't want to be scared anymore.
24:11Oh, well, let me get you some more milk, okay?
24:13I know.
24:15I'll read you one of your favorite stories.
24:16Get your mind off that nasty dream.
24:18Dad, would you go up and get a book from Harrison's room?
24:20The one we were reading was on the nightstand.
24:22Absolutely.
24:23I'll be right back.
24:24Thanks.
24:25Yeah.
24:25Come here.
24:26You want to talk about it?
24:30Tell me about your dream?
24:32I was riding in the car with you and Claire.
24:36We said we were going somewhere really fun and it was going to be a big surprise.
24:42That sounds like we were having a good time.
24:43Yeah, we were at first.
24:46We were laughing and singing.
24:49We drove to the top of this really big hill.
24:52Claire got out of the car and went inside a building.
24:55She said she had to get our surprise ready.
24:58We were waiting in the car when it started rocking back and forth.
25:01Then we started rolling backwards.
25:04We started screaming and yelling for help, but we just kept falling.
25:07Wow, that does sound really scary.
25:10No, that part was kind of fun.
25:13It was like being on a roller coaster.
25:16The scary part was when I looked back up the hill and saw Claire waiting for us to come back.
25:23But we just kept falling farther and farther away until I couldn't see her anymore.
25:28That's when I woke up.
25:30Oh, I'm sorry, buddy.
25:32I can see why you're so upset.
25:35But it was just a dream.
25:36It's not real.
25:37It's the thing about dreams.
25:40They're funny that way.
25:41They feel real, but they're not.
25:44But what if they come true?
25:45They do sometimes, don't they?
25:47Nope.
25:48I mean, we're fine.
25:50Claire is fine.
25:52Hey, remember when I was putting you to bed?
25:54I told you I was going to take a trip.
25:56Yeah.
25:57I'm actually going to see Claire.
25:59I'm going to make sure she's all right.
26:00So, is this really the best that L.A. Nightlife has to offer?
26:07Are you still doubting me?
26:08Oh, not at all.
26:09Something here, not up to your standards?
26:12I don't have standards.
26:14Was that an insult?
26:16No, I just mean this is the first club I've been to.
26:20In L.A.?
26:21Ever.
26:22Seriously?
26:23This is two things that you've introduced me to now, Holden.
26:27So, Vespers and nightclubs.
26:29Hmm.
26:30I feel like I should be a better influence.
26:32I don't know.
26:33Look at this place.
26:34It's a world where people get to shed their dreary daytime personas, get dressed up, go dancing,
26:40drink themselves into a state of bliss.
26:43That's one way to look at it.
26:45Not the way you see it?
26:46Oh, no, I definitely think people come here to alter their state of mind, and sometimes they succeed, and then, you know, sometimes they...
26:53What about what?
26:54You know what?
26:56Your take is right.
26:57Cheers to that.
26:58So, what do you have for tomorrow on Alicia Listen?
27:03You 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.
27:19I'm good at my job.
27:20I'm always looking out.
27:22I do feel safe in your care.
27:24Even speeding with the top down on that windy road, what was that called?
27:30Mulholland.
27:31I never went above 50.
27:3650.
27:3760.
27:39Okay.
27:39Excuse me.
27:40I'm going to run through the house for you.
27:49I 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.
28:03You 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.
28:20Oh, and for 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.
28:32Thanks.
28:34Yeah.
28:35Besides, 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.
28:46Her 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.
29:01Billy, 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.
29:19She wants to keep this clean.
29:22And 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.
29:29Even 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.
29:39Let 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?
29:49I 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?
30:03After everything that we just went through, Billy, I asked you to own your truth about Jill and Chancellor and to choose me.
30:16And 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.
30:26Even if it's a lie of omission?
30:28Yeah, especially that.
30:31If this is going to work, the company, us, then we need to be completely honest with each other.
30:40No secrets and no lies.
30:42So, I would much rather risk pissing Jill off than honor her demand and keep you in the dark.
30:54Why do we get the feeling this is a test?
30:56What'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, it's fun.
31:12It's so easy.
31:13That'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.
32:29You're going to bring Claire home?
32:36I'm glad.
32:37Can I go with you?
32:38I 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...
32:44Hey, aren't you making your Halloween costume with Ms. Martinez?
32:49I thought you wanted to surprise Claire with it.
32:50Oh, yeah.
32:51Halloween is kind of sin.
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?
33:07I love Claire Harrison almost 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.
33:44Yeah.
33:47What's this for?
33:48When things get scary, we always make it all better.
33:52That's just what I plan to do, son.
33:55Bring Claire home and make everything better.
34:01So, what makes my ways so mysterious?
34:04Hmm, let's see.
34:06The velvet ropes part for you?
34:08Well, maybe I grease the passenger.
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.
34:21And, turns out, you have great taste in crafty old houses.
34:26So what?
34:27I'm a sucker 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.
34:45What 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?
35:06Why 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?
35:24Maybe 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.
35:31And 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.
35:56When 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 without 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,
36:18both in our relationship and in our business partnership.
36:22Yeah, Billy, I hate that, too.
36:24Okay, so does that mean that the fact that you're confiding in me now on an equally big discussion
36:31means that you somehow trust me again?
36:34Trust is reciprocal, Billy.
36:36And yeah, I trust you.
36:39So now I need you to trust me.
36:42This move with Jill, it 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, but I'm going to need more convincing.
36:56I mean, if Jill came on board, she 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?
37:09Jill would not have made this massive investment if she didn't believe in you.
37:13And she certainly wouldn't have done it if she somehow didn't want to make amends in the long run.
37:19Hey, you just admitted that sometimes you let your pride and your ego get in the way of getting what you want.
37:25So please, please promise me that you're not going to let your personal anger stop you from going through with this.
37:32That'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?
37:47Billy, that's a terrible idea.
37:48I just confided in you against Jill's wishes.
37:52You're really going to abuse that confidence in a way that risks hurting her and us?
37:57That's the last thing I want to do, Sally.
37:59Billy, but I need to know that your head is in the right place.
38:05Billy, you know damn well if that conversation goes poorly, you risk blowing everything up.
38:12And you kill any chance we have of moving forward with the launch.
38:16Why are you automatically assuming the worst?
38:20Please don't make me regret being honest with you.
38:22Please don't make me sorry that I trusted you.
38:28Please don't make me sorry that I trusted you.
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