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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.
02:34I told you.
02:36Amen.
02:36Amen.
02:39I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to meet with you while I was in town.
03:08No worries, I know you had your hands full with Cain.
03:12Oh please, I don't want another earful about my surrogate son.
03:16Oh, this is not about that son.
03:19I know you're hoping that if I invest in Abbott Communications it will be an opportunity to heal the rift between me and Billy.
03:27Well, I mean it's not just that, I also think it's a solid investment. Did 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.
03:49Oh 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. I 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 we can actually finally get Abbott Communications off the ground.
04:10Just one caveat.
04:12Okay.
04:13I don't want Billy to know anything about this arrangement between you and me.
04:18Really?
04:19But...
04:20I mean it, Sally. Not one word to him about me being your investor.
04:32So 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. You had to pull it out of her.
04:50Well, I'm not sure how Claire's going to take all of that. I'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.
05:01What 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 in 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. She 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. I can't waste any time. I have to get there tonight so I can find Claire first thing in the morning.
05:29Okay, what? Why do I get the feeling that you're against me going?
05:32We understand the need you have to follow Claire. We're just thinking that if you suddenly just show up there, you might not get the results that you're hoping for.
05:41Especially when you say things like you need to get Claire away from that player Holden.
05:46We know you're concerned about her. We know you feel protective, but maybe Claire is going to find your actions, I don't know, intrusive or unwanted.
05:57Think about it, Kyle. We don't want you to go all the way out to L.A. and have this whole thing blow up in your face.
06:03What if you and Claire end up in an even worse position than you are now?
06:13Not that I'm an expert on the subject, but even with my limited Vespa experience, I have to say these are particularly delicious.
06:21Mmm. Well, I guess my job is done.
06:26Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. No, not so fast. I'm not dismissing you from your tour guide duties.
06:33I signed up for the VIP package.
06:36Mmm, did you? Well, in that case, I guess you're right. There's so much more to see.
06:42And, you know, I wouldn't want to cut our experience short. Now, you might give me a bad review.
06:46So far, I'm thinking five stars?
06:51Out of five, I hope?
06:54Out of four. You've been doing a stellar job.
06:58And that convertible, that was a very nice touch.
07:03It's really, it's been so wonderful. Even better than I could have imagined.
07:11So, I can't wait to see where we're gonna go tomorrow.
07:14What did you have in mind?
07:16I was thinking about taking you to the Griffith Park Observatory.
07:20I know you're gonna love it. The views are, they're amazing.
07:23And the live show at the Planetarium is definitely something I'm gonna say.
07:27Yeah, it sounds great. I'm sure I'm gonna love it. But 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, all the big beautiful ones.
07:39Do you think we could do that too?
07:44What? Is that, is that finally too cheesy?
07:48No, no, not at all. We can do anything you want to do. It'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. And every day, I'm in disbelief. I have to pinch myself every time the ranch gates open.
08:10Growing 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. I'm so lucky that they have opened their arms to me and welcomed me as family.
08:27Well, I don't know. I'm feeling pretty lucky being your VIP tour guide.
08:32I, uh, you know I've always liked LA, but seeing it through your eyes, you have a way of looking at the world, Claire Newman.
08:43What way is that?
08:46With wonder and, and awe. It's making me see the magic of the City of Angels in a completely new way.
08:56Well, I credit you with that. Today was absolutely amazing.
09:03You haven't seen anything yet. We're just getting started.
09:13Why not tell Billy about this? I mean, isn't that the whole point? To 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. However, I want my son unaware that I am an investor.
09:29Okay, but, I mean, Billy's gonna ask where the money came from. It's a pretty substantial investment. I can't just act like it just suddenly dropped into my lap. What 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, then your company doesn't have a shot in hell at succeeding anyway.
09:53All right. Yeah, challenge accepted. I will just find a creative explanation as to how I got my hands on that much capital.
10:05Oh, 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? But remember, whatever happens, don't let your feelings get in the way.
10:23Yeah, of course, no, my eyes are wide open.
10:26I know my son, and he likes to take the lead, if you let him. But eventually, he will lead you down a path to where you definitely don't want to be.
10:39Okay, yeah, point taken. Thank you so much, we'll talk soon.
10:43Hi.
10:44Hi.
10:45Wow, should 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 talking to.
10:52Look, I get why you're concerned, but I've learned my lesson. I should have handled the Audra situation better, but I promise I will handle things with Claire more carefully going forward.
11:07I'm glad you realized that. And 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. It ended up taking her off and putting added pressure on her, the exact opposite of what I was trying to do.
11:38So, I swear, I have learned my lesson. I'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 whine and dine her and take advantage of her.
11:53He's only out for a good time. He'll never fall in love with her the way I have.
11:57Alright, Kyle, you're sounding a little bit jealous. Don't go there. You're getting way ahead of yourself.
12:03No, I don't think I am. I 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? Maybe let loose for once?
12:19Your mother is right. She 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.
12:32And for us to say. There's a very real chance that Claire knows exactly what she's gotten herself into and she's okay with it.
12:43Every 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.
12:51I'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.
13:01But just like that, you would barge into a total stranger's house and do what?
13:10Just look around. That's all. But I told you it was a fantasy. I never did it. I would never.
13:16And looking back now, I realize the place wasn't even that nice. I just, it was the nicest place in a crummy neighborhood. And back then it seemed like a castle compared to where we lived.
13:31But I can't believe that you're saying that. I used to do the same thing in my old neighborhood.
13:36You did. I did. You had a dream out. Yeah, I can still picture it. It was a modest little house, white stucco exterior and perfectly manicured yard.
13:45It even had a picket fence. Even had a picket fence. I used to dream about it all the time.
13:52So we both coveted our neighbors' homes. And now that I'm older and I've seen a lot more beautiful places, I do realize that it wasn't all that.
14:03You know, but sometimes I, you know, imagine what it's like now. And 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. But I will always have memories of that palatial estate.
14:24Cheers to our dilapidated dream homes.
14:29Cheers.
14:30Holden Novak.
14:34Edie said you were here, but I didn't believe it.
14:37Because the Holden I know would have called when he made it back in town.
14:42If only to get on the guest list.
14:45Where the hell have you been, stranger?
14:48Shanna, still looking good, I see.
14:51And 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.
15:04Still the most dangerous?
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.
15:15He is.
15:16It'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.
15:24Aw.
15:26Look 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, well, anyone's better than that last woman you were hanging around with.
15:47Glad to see you got away from her.
15:49She's nothing but trouble, that one.
15:51What was her name again?
15:55Audrey.
15:56Something or other.
16:01Ooh.
16:02He caught me.
16:04I don't want you to see my secret admirer.
16:07You don't have to hide it from me.
16:08I'm sure you have many admirers.
16:09Some secret, some not so secret.
16:12Oh, you sure about that?
16:14Someone as beautiful and alluring as you?
16:16Yeah, I'm sure about that.
16:18Just for the record, I'm from the not so secret.
16:21The camp I think the world should know and especially you should know exactly how I feel about you.
16:26No wonder.
16:27No doubt.
16:32Did 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.
16:46Another man trying to steal your heart from me?
16:49Uh, not exactly.
16:54Okay, then who?
16:58It was your mom.
16:59It was your mom.
17:05I 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.
17:14The way she betrayed me.
17:15Now 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.
17:24All right?
17:25You're all wrong.
17:26Okay?
17:27No, Billy, Jill hasn't expressed her opinion about our relationship one way or another.
17:31Sally.
17:32Trust me, okay?
17:33Be very careful.
17:34Do not let her lure you into her orbit.
17:36This is what she does.
17:37She's done it her entire life.
17:38She 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?
17:49Because this is what she does.
17:51She 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.
17:57Okay?
17:58She's not gonna, she'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?
18:07So whatever happened to Audrey, huh?
18:14Ooh, she was a handful.
18:17Seemed like she was here all the time.
18:19Is that so?
18:21Hannah, her name is Audra.
18:23Audrey, Audra, whatever.
18:26You 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 dates with me are ancient history.
18:41She's probably busy stirring up trouble with somebody else right now.
18:46She's part of my past that I'd like to forget.
18:51Funny thing about the past.
18:53It never forgets.
18:56Well, 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.
19:11Ooh, I wouldn't dream of it.
19:13I am all about creating the perfect escape.
19:16Hey, Bobby, do me a favor.
19:19Would you take care of my friends next rounds on me?
19:22Best first, I presume?
19:24Thanks, that's very kind of you.
19:28Good to see you, Holden.
19:31Make sure he behaves.
19:41Sienna, huh?
19:43Whatever you're thinking, it's all wrong.
19:46I'm not thinking anything.
19:47Other than that whole conversation was all about whatever happened here with you and Audra,
19:54something that I have been trying to get out of you for a while now.
19:57We were having such a great time.
19:59Don't let you-know-who damp in the evening.
20:03I say we forget that Sienna ever mentioned her name.
20:06Did you ever say prison?
20:07Because that is something that is hard to just forget.
20:11Sienna only brought her up to get under your skin.
20:14That is her thing.
20:16Don't give it another thought.
20:18All right?
20:19This trip is to make sure that you have the best time in L.A. ever.
20:24Right?
20:26Cheers.
20:33That's the last thing I want to think about, that 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.
20:40Yeah, which is all the more reason I have to get to the West Coast as soon as possible.
20:43So I guess we can't tuck you out of it.
20:46Well, 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?
20:57And don't let Holden get under your skin. Stay focused on why you're going out there in the first place.
21:02Well, I know. Look, 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.
21:18Don'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.
21:55You 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, and that includes your mother.
22:11And she agreed. Just like that, huh?
22:14Okay, 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?
22:24Okay, Billy, she doesn't see it that way, okay? No, she doesn't. She looked at my proposal and she was impressed.
22:30I 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?
22:41Billy, this is a good thing. Jill accepted my proposal. She would not have done that if she didn't think Abbott Communications was a solid investment.
22:50And it's also a sign of faith. She sees it as a way for you to have another shot at showing what you can do.
23:00Sally, 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.
23:30Phil, 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.
23:44Big enough for you not to take her money?
23:46For me, yes. Because once again, I will be at her mercy.
23:52Once again, she will have something to hold over my head.
23:58Hey, buddy. What's wrong? Did you have a bad dream? What happened that's 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 to 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 the nightstand.
24:21Absolutely. I'll be right back.
24:23Thanks.
24:24Yeah. Come here.
24:28Want to talk about it? Tell me about your dream?
24:32I was riding in the car with you and Claire.
24:35We 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.
24:48We drove to the top of this really big hill.
24:51Claire got out of the car and went inside a building.
24:54She said she had to get our surprise ready.
24:57We were waiting in the car when it started rocking back and forth.
25:00Then we started rolling backwards.
25:03We started screaming and yelling for help, but we just kept falling.
25:06Wow, that does sound really scary.
25:09No, that part was kind of fun.
25:12It was like being on a roller coaster.
25:15The scary part was when I looked back up the hill and saw Claire waiting for us to come back.
25:22But we just kept falling farther and farther away until I couldn't see her anymore.
25:27That's when I woke up.
25:29Oh, I'm sorry buddy.
25:31I can see why you're so upset.
25:34It was just a dream.
25:35It's not real.
25:36It's the thing about dreams.
25:39They're funny that way.
25:40They feel real, but they're not.
25:42But what if they come true?
25:44They do sometimes, don't they?
25:46Nope.
25:47I mean, we're fine.
25:49Claire is fine.
25:50Hey, remember when I was putting you to bed, I told you I was going to take a trip?
25:55Yeah.
25:56I'm actually going to see Claire.
25:58I'm going to make sure she's alright.
26:02So, is this really the best that LA Nightlife was to offer?
26:06Are you still doubting me?
26:07Oh, not at all.
26:08Is something here not up to your standards?
26:11I don't have standards.
26:13Is that an insult?
26:15No, I just mean this is the first club I've been to.
26:19In LA?
26:20Ever.
26:21Seriously?
26:22This is two things that you've introduced me to now, Holden.
26:26So, Vespers and nightclubs.
26:28Hmm.
26:29I feel like I should be a better influence.
26:31I don't know.
26:32Look at this place.
26:33It's a world where people get to shed their dreary daytime personas, get dressed up, go dancing,
26:39drink themselves into a state of bliss.
26:42That's one way to look at it.
26:44Not the way you see it?
26:45Oh, no.
26:46I definitely think people come here to alter their state of mind.
26:49And sometimes they succeed and then, you know, sometimes they...
26:52What about what?
26:54You know what?
26:55Your take is right.
26:56Cheers to that.
26:57So, what do you have for tomorrow on Alicia Listen?
27:02You know, I would really like to reenact that scene with Revel without a cause at the Griffith Observatory.
27:09I don't know if they take too kindly to knife fights amongst tourists, even fake ones.
27:15I suppose you're right.
27:17Well, that's why.
27:18I'm good at my job.
27:19I'm always looking out.
27:20I do feel safe in your care.
27:23Even speeding with the top down on that windy road.
27:28What was that called?
27:29Mulholland.
27:30I never went above 50?
27:3550.
27:3660.
27:37Okay.
27:38Excuse me.
27:39I'm going to run to the house for you.
27:50Hope I didn't scare the little lady off.
27:52And I hope I didn't get you in trouble bringing up Audra.
27:58Did I get that right this time?
28:00Don't even start.
28:02You know her name.
28:04And causing trouble is definitely what you're trying to do here.
28:07Yeah, well, from the look on that girl's face, she knew exactly who I was talking about.
28:12Audra and Claire have definitely crossed paths, but that doesn't scare her away by mentioning her name.
28:17Claire's tough.
28:18Oh, yeah.
28:19She looks like a bruiser.
28:20And for your information, we really are just friends.
28:23So, if you're trying to spark up some jealousy, you're struck out.
28:27No.
28:28Why would I do that?
28:29Look, I am not trying to cause any trouble for you.
28:33Thanks.
28:34Besides, she really doesn't look like your usual type.
28:38A little too innocent for your tastes.
28:41Like I said, just friends.
28:44And don't get it twisted.
28:45Her demeanor can fool you.
28:47She's as savvy and unpredictable as they come.
28:50She's kind of like you.
28:53Well, you ought to know.
28:56Billy, 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?
29:08When her one caveat for giving us the money would be that you never found out where it came from.
29:13Until she blindsides me and lowers the boom once again.
29:16Jill is looking out for you.
29:18Oh, my God.
29:19She wants to keep this clean, and she doesn't want to have any of your recent troubles get in the way of that.
29:24Look, I personally think this is her way of making amends, even if it is anonymously.
29:29Sally, how is she supposed to make amends with me when I don't know anything about it?
29:33Maybe she's going to reveal herself after we've made the company a success.
29:38Let me ask you a question.
29:40Why are you telling me this when she specifically told you not to?
29:43Don't you think that's a little risky?
29:45Don't you think that she could pull the funding if she finds out that I know?
29:48I don't think telling you is going to ruin everything.
29:53And even if it did, to me, it'd be worth the risk.
29:56Because what would be riskier is keeping Jill's involvement a secret from you.
30:01How 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.
30:14And I have.
30:15Right.
30:16And I need to show you the same respect.
30:19I 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.
30:30If this is going to work, the company, us, then we need to be completely honest with each other.
30:39No secrets and no lies.
30:41So I would much rather risk pissing Jill off than honor her demand and keep you in the dark.
30:53Why do we get the feeling this is a test?
30:57What's been going on around here since I've been gone?
30:59Oh, now you want to know, huh?
31:01You don't call.
31:02You don't email.
31:03Don't.
31:04Don't be that way.
31:05I'm just doing what I always do.
31:07You're giving me a hard time.
31:09Yeah.
31:10It's fun.
31:11It's so easy.
31:12That's too easy.
31:14So, you still with Mitch?
31:18Yeah.
31:19You know us.
31:20Partners for life.
31:22What, is he around?
31:23I'd love to say hi.
31:24Um, yeah.
31:25I don't, I don't really know where he is right now.
31:29Sorry I missed him.
31:30Tell him I asked about him.
31:31Okay.
31:32Oh, well.
31:33Sorry.
31:34Am I interrupting something?
31:35Looks like the two of you are in the middle of a serious conversation.
31:37No.
31:38Holden was just warning me not to underestimate you.
31:40Good for you.
31:41Love it.
31:42Take it from me.
31:43Don't take any crap from me.
31:44No.
31:45Holden was just warning me not to underestimate you.
31:47Good for you.
31:48Love it.
31:49Take it from me.
31:50Don't take any crap from anyone.
31:53And try not to ever find yourself under someone's thumb.
31:58Sound advice.
32:02Enjoy the vespers.
32:03Nice to meet you.
32:13Sienna doesn't hold back now, does she?
32:15Yeah, she is a real fireball.
32:18And 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?
32:30I'm glad.
32:31Can I go with you?
32:32I would love for you to come with me, but I'm afraid this time it's just not possible.
32:42You've got school and...
32:44Hey, aren't you making your Halloween costume with Ms. Martinez?
32:48I thought you want to surprise Claire with it.
32:50Yeah, Halloween is coming soon.
32:52I guess I'd better stay and get started.
32:54Wait till Claire sees my costume.
32:56She's going to love it.
32:58Oh, I'm sure she will.
33:00Meanwhile, I'll text you a photo of her when I see her.
33:03You and Claire are still going to move in together, right?
33:07I love Claire Harrison almost as much as you do.
33:19And I want to spend as much time with her as possible.
33:24Me too.
33:25Maybe when she gets back, we can go on a real roller coaster.
33:29Nothing like that runaway car ride in my dream.
33:33Yeah, that sounds like fun.
33:34But you have to promise me we sit in the same seat, okay?
33:38I will do everything in my power to make it happen.
33:43Now, what's this for?
33:48When things get scary, we always make it all better.
33:51That's just what I plan to do, son.
33:54Bring Claire home and make everything better.
34:00So, what makes my ways so mysterious?
34:04Let's see.
34:05The 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.
34:17And that advice Santa gave you was directed squarely at you.
34:21And, turns out, you have great taste in crappy old houses.
34:25So what?
34:26I'm a sucker for a good home improvement show.
34:30So, have I demystified my mystique yet?
34:35Not even close.
34:36Cracking 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.
34:44What are you trying to say?
34:45You're trying to warn me you have a dark side?
34:48No.
34:49I wouldn't say dark, but the unknown can be a little unsettling, wouldn't you say?
34:54The things you've introduced me to so far have broadened my life the better.
34:58Well, I'm two for two.
35:00I'd hate to strike out now.
35:01Oh, who sounds scared now?
35:05Why don't you try seeing this adventure through my eyes?
35:08How's that look?
35:10I like to think getting to know you better will be exciting.
35:14But, either way, I'm up for the challenge.
35:17Yeah, you know what? Maybe this is a test.
35:24Maybe this is the ultimate test of our partnership, and I just passed by confiding in you in spite of Jill.
35:30And now you have a secret with Jill.
35:33Charlotte, we both know very well that secrets find the light of day eventually.
35:38Your mother is committed to this.
35:41So, you just need to decide which way you want to go.
35:44Do you want to take this next step alone?
35:47Or do you want to go down the road with me, together as a partnership?
35:52Sounds like if I reject Jill's money, it means I'm rejecting you too.
35:56When you were calling the shots at Avid Communications, you 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. I don't need to be reminded of it again.
36:11Sally, I hate that that decision eroded the trust that we have both in our relationship and in our business partnership.
36:20Yeah, Billy, I hate that too.
36:22Okay, so does that mean that the fact that you're confiding in me now on an equally big discussion means that you somehow trust me again?
36:32Trust is reciprocal, Billy.
36:36And yeah, I trust you. So now I need you to trust me.
36:42This move with Jill, it is the right move.
36:46Sally, look, I really do want to trust all of this, okay? And I want to follow you down this path, but I'm going to need more convincing.
36:55I mean, if Jill came on board, she would have to be 100% anonymous. Like, I mean, completely hands off. Like, no involvement whatsoever.
37:02Mm-hmm. I understand that. And what better way to show faith in you?
37:08Jill would not have made this massive investment if she didn't believe in you.
37:12And she certainly wouldn't have done it if she somehow didn't want to make amends in the long run.
37:18Hey, you just admitted that sometimes you let your pride and your ego get in the way of getting what you want.
37:23So 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.
37:35Okay, then what is it?
37:38Maybe I need to talk to her directly.
37:41Make sure that she's in this for the right reasons.
37:44What?
37:46Billy, that's a terrible idea. I just confided in you against Jill's wishes.
37:50Are you really going to abuse that confidence in a way that risks hurting her and us?
37:56That's the last thing I want to do, Sally.
37:59But I need to know that your head is in the right place.
38:04Billy, 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?
38:18Billy, please don't make me regret being honest with you.
38:24Please don't make me sorry that I trusted you.
38:27Please don't make me sorry that I trusted you.
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