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00:30Hey, do I gotta be on some kind of VIP list to find out that my favorite rockstar is in town?
00:54Um, hey, hey, Mariah, it's me.
00:57Hey, um, I know you said you wanted some space, but I can't help it.
01:08I miss my wife.
01:14This distance between us, it's killing me.
01:18I'm not trying to pressure you.
01:20I just wanted to remind you that whenever you're ready, I'm here, okay?
01:27I promise that I will listen, and I won't judge, and I won't get angry, just whatever it is, okay?
01:37Okay?
01:38Um, call me.
01:43Love you.
01:44Are you okay?
01:57Last time we saw each other, you thought I needed a friend.
02:02Now it looks like you needed a friend.
02:06Phyllis, you're not trying to be my friend, okay?
02:10Yeah, you called me here because you want something.
02:12You are right.
02:14I absolutely do want something.
02:40I know this is crazy, but I have managed to get myself all worked up about this party in France.
03:02Really?
03:03Why?
03:03Well, uh, I can't help wondering, like everyone else, who this Aristotle Dumas character is.
03:13I mean, Roger sent me these social media posts speculating his, you know, identity.
03:21The mystery surrounding this man is quite intriguing.
03:24Yeah, well, I've worked for this man for some years, and I'm embarrassed to say that I wouldn't know him if he walked in this room and sat across from me.
03:37So I'm more anxious and curious than anyone.
03:42Look at you.
03:44Okay, what?
03:45I just cannot get over the fact that my rebellious teenage son grew into this man who's running in circles with famous business tycoons.
04:01Yeah, well, it hasn't been easy, okay?
04:05Even with the little success that I've had, it's been a roller coaster with a lot more downs than ups.
04:12But that's temporary, right?
04:13Yeah, maybe now things will start to turn around for me.
04:19I believe they already have.
04:25You're very welcome.
04:26Hello.
04:27Hey.
04:28Hey, hey.
04:28Uh, my bags are packed.
04:30I'm ready to go.
04:31My luggage is in the car.
04:33Yeah?
04:33Is there going to be enough room for the other passengers with all the bags that you and Abby are bringing?
04:37You are so right.
04:38You know, I don't want to be inconsiderate, so why don't I just leave all of my bags here,
04:42and I'll go shopping when I'm in France.
04:44I want some new French couture.
04:46That was a joke.
04:47I'm not complaining at all.
04:48Not so.
04:50Uh, Damien's not here.
04:52He should be here soon.
04:54He wanted to have breakfast with Amy before he left.
04:57I'm surprised that he's going at all.
04:59I don't know who would want to travel halfway around the world to party with the person that fired you.
05:04I can't believe you sent him an invitation, or didn't rescind it.
05:07Well, one more curious thing to add to the mystique of the elusive Mr. Dumas.
05:12Won't be long now before the mystery surrounding the man is explained.
05:17I know.
05:17I can't wait.
05:18I am very ready for the big reveal.
05:20Um, thank you for agreeing to meet with me.
05:28Yes.
05:29Yeah.
05:29I think you know why I wanted to meet.
05:32Oh?
05:33Well, because we care so much about Daniel.
05:36Yes.
05:36Yes.
05:37Yes, we do.
05:38Um, I, I just wanted to say, if this is another attempt to get me to spy on him, the answer is still no.
05:44Okay, first of all, first of all, I never asked you to spy on him, but, but I took your advice.
05:51Oh.
05:52Yeah.
05:52About what?
05:53Um, I talked to Daniel, and, um, I told him I would back off on trying to get him to work with me.
06:02So, I know he needs to regroup and recharge, and I listened to you, Tessa.
06:08So, uh, what do you want from me?
06:11I, I'm going on a business trip, and, um, I'm concerned about Daniel.
06:19Phyllis.
06:20No, I just need your help.
06:21I'm concerned about him.
06:25He's trying really, really hard to convince me that nothing's wrong.
06:30Maybe he's trying to get you to back off?
06:34Possibly.
06:37But he's just trying really hard to cover.
06:41I think he's in a lot of pain.
06:47I'm his mother.
06:48I know.
06:50Oh, God.
06:51It's so good to see you, son.
06:53Oh, well, why didn't you tell me you were coming?
06:56We wanted to surprise you.
06:58Well, I was very surprised.
06:59Yeah, we had a break in the tour, and, you know, wanted to come and check on you and my lovely granddaughter.
07:06Well, your timing couldn't have been more perfect.
07:08I've got nothing going on right now since I don't have a job.
07:11Um, so aside from spending time with Lucy, this is actually a very opportune moment for me to spend some time with two of my favorite people.
07:20Wow.
07:20Wait, does this mean that Phyllis has backed off trying to find you work?
07:23This is what it means.
07:27So, how are you doing?
07:33Yeah, my position with Wendy's is going to be like a breath of fresh air.
07:38It'll be a relief to not feel like I'm being manipulated or like I'm working in the dark all the time.
07:44Now, I'll be working side by side with genuinely good people, so.
07:51Not just people, family, honey, who care about you.
07:56Yeah, yeah, that's a hard one.
08:01Yeah, I still haven't processed all of it yet.
08:04You know, suddenly I got this brother, and I'm reunited with you and my mom, who I haven't seen in years.
08:09It's just...
08:10I'm sorry you felt blind.
08:11No, mom, no, there's nothing to feel sorry about, okay?
08:16Yeah.
08:17And yeah, yeah, I was angry at first.
08:20But now I can't think of anything bad that's come from all of this, you know?
08:26Yeah, I agree completely.
08:29I mean, so many good things have happened.
08:34I mean, we both are in a much better place now.
08:40All right, mom.
08:41What is it?
08:42I have to admit, I just still wonder, will you ever be able to forgive me for keeping such a monumental secret all these years, you know?
08:59I don't know about you, but I'm a little uneasy about what you could be walking into at this Dumas party.
09:07No, the more I think about it, the more I realize that Amanda was telling the truth.
09:13I don't think Dumas coming after Winters are going to pull some underhanded move against us.
09:17Yeah, but we can't just forget what Victor told us.
09:21Remember?
09:22What Dumas told Damien about Winters months ago?
09:24Yeah, and my brother immediately denied that accusation.
09:27According to him, it never happened.
09:29Yeah, I know what he said, but Victor had to have gotten that information from somewhere, which would mean that Dumas already knew about us.
09:37There's a missing piece to this puzzle.
09:40I suppose it's possible Dumas got tired of living in the shadows, and Genoa City piqued his interest.
09:46And this party is his way of getting to know the players.
09:48And then what?
09:49That's the part that bothers me.
09:52What possible reason could Dumas have for gathering the Winters, Newmans, and Abbots all under one roof?
09:58Or why fire Damien and then invite him to the party?
10:01Yeah, what's up with that?
10:02And then add a vibrante to the mix, and it all gets a little too close for comfort for me.
10:07Wait, vibrante?
10:09Audra's been invited?
10:10I'm not holding anything back.
10:20I'm just trying to figure some things out.
10:23And, you know, I'm adjusting to my new normal.
10:26Which is not an easy thing to do.
10:29Yeah, I mean, Daniel, what you went through was devastating.
10:34I mean, the future is nothing at all like you hoped and planned.
10:42But, hey, I'm here now, okay?
10:45I'm here to help you in any way that I can.
10:48Actually, I've already been kind of getting help.
10:51Good.
10:52I think it's important to get professional help in times like these.
10:56Well, yeah, it's professional.
10:58It's not what you're thinking, though.
11:02Tessa Porter and I became friends.
11:04And she kind of introduced me to this process of trying to get out of my own head and get out of my own way.
11:14What's the process?
11:16Well, you know, I'm not really ready to talk about it.
11:20It's a little new.
11:21I'm still practicing.
11:23But once I get better, I'm going to tell you all about it.
11:29Okay.
11:31Look, I can appreciate your motherly concern.
11:34I really can.
11:36I'm just somewhat clear about why you called me.
11:40Um, okay.
11:42I just, I'm going on a business trip.
11:44And, um, and I just want your evaluation of where my son is at.
11:51I'm not asking you to break your confidence.
11:53But, um, I mean, I won't go on this business trip if I feel my son needs me.
12:00Honestly, Phyllis, I don't think I have any more insight into how Daniel's doing than you do.
12:06Uh, that's not true.
12:10Okay, um, well, you, you know that he's struggling.
12:16But he, he seems to be getting stronger every day.
12:21I think he's trying to figure out what path he wants his life to take.
12:27Well, that's encouraging.
12:28I mean, yeah.
12:31You, you're, you're really, really a great influence.
12:36And, and, and I think we owe that progress to you.
12:40Oh, oh, no, no.
12:42That is all Daniel.
12:43No, no, no.
12:44No, I have very little to do with it.
12:45Okay, you have a lot to do with it.
12:46Listen, I don't, I don't hand out credit that easily.
12:52Especially if it has to do with my kids.
12:55So I think you're a very positive influence on my son.
12:58Um, that's, that's why I have another request.
13:06And that's a little more involved.
13:12Mom, Dad used to always say that forgiveness sets you free.
13:19This coming from a man who could hold a grudge.
13:22But he's business.
13:25Yeah.
13:25Look, I, I wish I could put everything that you did behind me completely.
13:33You know, just get over it.
13:36Say it doesn't matter anymore.
13:39But you can't.
13:43It's just, um, some mornings I wake up and I feel hurt and angry all over again.
13:51I can't change the past.
13:52But I do hope I get the time to make up for some of it.
14:00Mom, I hope you get all the time in the world.
14:02And even with so many conflicting emotions.
14:06I'm so grateful.
14:09To have you back in my life again.
14:12To have someone who shares memories about Dad.
14:16You know, he would really enjoy this Dumas mystery.
14:24Don't you think?
14:28Yeah.
14:28Jackson loved a good whodunit.
14:31Oh, yeah.
14:32Well, this one's more like a, who is it?
14:34But, yeah.
14:36I'm so proud of you.
14:38Oh, your accomplishments know I am, honey.
14:45Thank you, Mom.
14:47Honey, I'm just, I'm just a little worried.
14:50About what?
14:52Well, I mean, do you think it's wise to go to this party?
14:56I mean, meeting Dumas in person for the first time after the man fights.
15:03Look, Mom, it's not like I'm going there gunning for a fight.
15:06Okay?
15:08I'm just curious.
15:10And all the years I've worked for this man, he has never once initiated a face-to-face meeting.
15:16So why do you think he's doing this?
15:18I don't know.
15:18But he's clearly got a master plan.
15:23And I want to know what it is.
15:26How do you fit into this master plan?
15:30I'm not sure.
15:33But maybe that's the only person in this group who's actually worked for the guy.
15:39Maybe I can help figure out what he's up to.
15:44Audra managed to get herself invited.
15:46Sorry, how did she pull that off?
15:50Apparently, she pitched a guaranteed-to-go-viral publicity stunt to get a new company off the ground.
15:56So the man who has kept his identity a secret now wants to be part of a PR stunt?
16:01Dumas must think it has the potential to make waves in Genoa City, a place he seems focused on.
16:06CEOs from all over the world have been trying to get a meeting with this guy for years.
16:10And Audra pulls it off in days before her company even launches.
16:13How much do you want to bet that Dumas knows that my dad's the one backing her new endeavor?
16:19I don't doubt that has something to do with it.
16:21So I've actually been thinking about something that I haven't wanted to say out loud.
16:25But now that Audra's been invited...
16:28What?
16:28Do you think that maybe Dumas is Tucker McCall?
16:37That thought actually has crossed my mind, but I don't think that's who it is.
16:42Because the timing doesn't make any sense.
16:44You would have had to establish the secret identity before you even came back to town.
16:48You know?
16:48And then privately maintain the whole empire, a successful empire, while living a really public life.
16:55I don't think...
16:56This actually sounds like something that your father would do.
16:59Create some dramatic maneuver to get you to see him again on his own turf.
17:04Look, we could speculate all day and it wouldn't do us any good.
17:07You know for sure soon enough.
17:09No, you're right.
17:10Regardless of who this guy is, we should not underestimate him.
17:14Well, I know someone else we shouldn't underestimate.
17:19Let me guess.
17:21Victor.
17:29Your insight and insight knowledge of Dumas' operation is going to be very helpful to Devon and Lily.
17:37I can't help wondering why I'm even on the guest list.
17:46I just don't want to go all the way there and end up having the door slammed in my face.
17:52Honey, that's not going to happen.
17:54And even if it does, it's what?
17:57You will be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the French Riviera.
18:02I thought about not going at all.
18:04But then I asked myself, why shouldn't I go?
18:08With all the buzz around my former boss right now, why shouldn't I be there for the big public unveiling?
18:15If that's what this is really all about.
18:17I mean, this is going to be very interesting.
18:20Finding out who Dumas really is is going to shed light on a lot of things.
18:27And I'm going to have a front row seat.
18:29And that's not all.
18:30I imagine you'll enjoy traveling with Devon and Lily.
18:37Subtle, Mom.
18:38Real subtle.
18:41I don't deny I enjoy Lily's company, but that's not where I'm going.
18:47I need the closure.
18:48I deserve to meet the man that I've been answering to for all these years.
18:55Pray amazing.
18:56Never cross paths.
18:59I just want to make sure that I didn't unwittingly bring trouble to the window's doorstep.
19:06Be careful.
19:07You may have worked with him, but you have no idea what he's capable of.
19:15That's not for you to worry about, okay?
19:18Please don't.
19:20I'll be fine.
19:21Come on.
19:23Humor me, son.
19:24It is a mother's job, and I have a lot of making up to do in that department.
19:35Honestly, I am scared to ask this, but what do you want from me?
19:41Oh, I just want you to continue to look after Daniel.
19:48That's all.
19:49I mean, no spying necessary.
19:50I don't want that.
19:52You don't have to check in with me.
19:53Daniel and I have become friends, but I don't really think he needs anyone looking after him.
20:08If you want my honest opinion, I think he's in a transition period.
20:14I don't think he's deeply struggling.
20:18Well, I appreciate your honest assessment of my son.
20:22Um, I don't agree.
20:31Uh, Tessa, I'm a mom.
20:33I'm always going to worry about my son.
20:36Look, I get it.
20:37I'm always going to feel that way about my little girl.
20:41Yeah.
20:44Okay.
20:46All I can promise is that I will be a good friend to Daniel.
20:51A good friend that is all, no reports, no messages, no nothing like that.
20:57Yeah, that's all I want.
21:01So you're going to Europe?
21:04Yeah.
21:05I'm going to Europe on a business trip.
21:07I'm going to the south of France, the Riviera.
21:09And, um, I'm going to meet with someone who undoubtedly is going to change my life.
21:18Why are you so worried about my father?
21:23What's he going to do at someone else's party in Nice?
21:27I'm not sure he'll do anything, but Dumas is a legitimate power player who's holding all the cards, which your dad is not going to like.
21:35So I'm sure he'll find some way to get the upper hand on him.
21:39Because he's a shrewd businessman.
21:42Right.
21:44Look, I don't always agree with my father's methods, but you have to admit a lot of them have a positive outcome.
21:50I mean, look at you. He encouraged you to work with your family again.
21:53Okay, I think encourage is a very interesting way to put it.
21:57And you have to admit that you're happier working at Winters.
22:00Well, the end doesn't justify the means.
22:03Maybe not.
22:04But my father went out of his way to check into Damien's background.
22:08He doesn't want you or Devon to get duped or taken advantage of.
22:12So why would he go out of his way to try to protect Winters and then turn around and do something underhanded to hurt it?
22:20Especially while we're on this trip.
22:23I'm just saying that we should all have our eyes open. That's it.
22:27I think so, too.
22:28But can we all agree that we should just focus on Dumas and not Victor?
22:32Yes, but if all Dumas wants is a meet and greet, isn't it reasonable to think that Victor might try to take advantage of him?
22:40It sounds like something Victor could do. Sure.
22:43Okay. I mean, who knows? Dumas might even enlist us to become allies against Victor.
22:48If something like that were to go down, which side would you choose?
22:52Wait, you're certainly not thinking of siding with Dumas against my father.
23:00Are you?
23:01Are you?
23:10Uh, wait. The French Riviera.
23:12Are you going to the party that Aristotle Dumas threw?
23:16Are you invited to that, too?
23:18Oh, wow. You look scared. Relax. No, I'm not invited. I'm not part of the Genoa City Visits the League.
23:26Okay. Sorry, didn't mean to insult you. I apologize.
23:30No, it's okay. I know about the party because Mariah told me Sharon's going.
23:35Sharon's going?
23:37Uh, yeah. I think it was a last second thing.
23:39Okay. Of course. Of course.
23:42Uh, you sound like you're not very excited that Sharon is going.
23:45It's not that. I, I've spent a lot of time with Sharon lately. I'm fine with Sharon.
23:50Do you think that Nick and Sharon are going to get back together? I mean, it seems like that was the vibe that Mariah was picking up.
23:55I don't know. That doesn't matter to me. I, I don't care.
23:58I just, I just, I, I like her very much, but I just don't want her getting in the way of what I'm doing.
24:07I don't think Sharon is going to get in the way of anything.
24:10I know Sharon a little better than you know her. Okay. And trust me, she would accidentally fall in the Mediterranean if she knew that Nick was there to save her.
24:23It's all.
24:24Okay. I think I know my mother-in-law and that does not sound anything like her.
24:28Well, it doesn't even matter. I mean, Sharon can embarrass herself on a global stage going after Nick if she wants. She can.
24:39But trust me, she better stay out of the way of what I'm doing.
24:46Abby, I promise you I will not be taking sides if it comes to that. Okay?
24:51I mean it. We're just going on this trip to make sure that Winters is protected and that's it.
24:57I know that's the plan, but I find it pretty insulting that you would even think of siding with your mom over my father.
25:02Okay. Nothing has happened yet and hopefully it won't come to that.
25:06I hope not because I want to remind you of the loyalty and the respect that my dad always had for Neil.
25:14And yes, dangling Chancellor in front of you only to rip it away was awful.
25:18Yes, it was.
25:19But I honestly feel that my dad was doing what he thought was in your best interest, what Neil would want for you.
25:24Well, that's very presumptuous of him.
25:27Maybe so.
25:28But what do we even know about this Dumas character?
25:31I mean, the only respect or loyalty he has for anyone is himself.
25:36Unless he's Tucker McCall.
25:39Can we please stop going down that road?
25:43At least until we know for sure.
25:44Look, I say we assume this party is nothing more than a fact-finding mission or Dumas part.
25:52And you go into it just like Lily said, eyes wide open.
25:56But also, don't forget to enjoy this adventure.
26:02Embrace the mystery of it all.
26:04Embrace the mystery?
26:05Aren't you the guy that just said that you were worried about what we were walking into?
26:10Yeah.
26:10And I still am.
26:12But the reality is there's nothing we can do to stop what's coming.
26:17So you might as well buckle up, brace yourselves, and enjoy the ride.
26:20So how long are you guys in town for?
26:28Lucky you.
26:29You're stuck with me for a while.
26:32Well, it is lucky.
26:33Lucy's going to be thrilled to have you accessible 24-7.
26:36It's much better than a video call.
26:38I think that, you know, I am looking forward to some long talks over some home-cooked meals.
26:47You know, where you can download all your sage advice.
26:50Wait a minute.
26:53Is this a ploy to get my secret sauce recipe?
26:56That's what this is, isn't it?
26:57I will never end my quest to discover the secret ingredient.
27:01I'm telling you that right now.
27:02All right.
27:03Seriously, though, Dad, you know, seeing you here makes me feel like a weight's been lifted.
27:11Then I guess we came at the right time.
27:13Yeah.
27:14Hey, Danny.
27:36I didn't know you were in town.
27:38Ah, too bad I can't stay.
27:40I'm on my way to France.
27:41I'm going to the airport right now.
27:43France.
27:45Vacation?
27:46Oh, no, no business, of course.
27:47I will be hobnobbing and doing deals with the titans of industry.
27:52Don't overdo it.
27:53I am going to a party given by the Aristotle Dumont.
27:59Oh, yes.
27:59I've heard about this invisible businessman.
28:02But from what I understand, he doesn't meet with anybody.
28:06Well, he will be meeting with me.
28:08He is going to reveal himself to an elite few.
28:12You and I am part of it.
28:16So would you have to bribe to get that invitation?
28:22Great.
28:22You're here.
28:23Hi.
28:23We stopped by the athletic club to pick up my suitcase.
28:27I left it downstairs with the driver.
28:29So I am all set and ready to go.
28:31You all must be so excited to go to France.
28:34You know what?
28:35I have never been outside of America, except for the Bahamas, my honeymoon.
28:42Well, it sounds like we need to plan a European getaway once your treatment is over and Dr. Kelly clears you for travel.
28:48Yeah.
28:48And I'd love to be your tour guide.
28:50Okay.
28:50Providing my new bosses.
28:53Give me some time off.
28:55I don't know.
28:55We'll have to see about that.
28:58Thanks, brother.
29:00This is, you know, I was just telling Damien how exciting it is that this man who has kept a secret of his identity for so long might finally show his face.
29:12I mean, does anyone know who he really is?
29:15No, we don't.
29:16But we've been talking about him so much.
29:18I feel like I already know him.
29:21Wow, Cricket.
29:22I actually didn't have to bribe anybody.
29:26But I'm not shocked that a groupie like you would be jealous of the impressive path that my life has taken.
29:33Why would I be jealous?
29:34I have everything I want.
29:37Of course, right?
29:38A booming legal career.
29:41Would you just bouncing around on a tour bus every day with a bunch of Brodies?
29:46That sounds fun.
29:47That's a dream.
29:47I am, however, suspicious.
29:50Of what?
29:50Of whatever new stunt you're trying to pull.
29:53Hey, Phyllis, listen, I'm so glad you're doing well.
29:58I mean, I heard about the, you know, the ordeal with Sharon.
30:01It sounds like it was terrifying.
30:06Yeah, it was terrifying, to say the least.
30:10Actually, at one point, I thought Cricket here was behind it.
30:13But, you know, because it was so vile and contemptible.
30:17It was just too clever for her to figure out, so...
30:21Okay, why don't we all just cool out a little bit?
30:23I am cool.
30:25I am chill and very cool.
30:29Hey, did you tell your dad about the guitar lessons you're taking?
30:34Maybe you want to play something for him.
30:36No, actually, I haven't told him about that.
30:39I was hoping, you know, maybe I could get a little more practice and surprise him.
30:44Oh, I'm sorry.
30:45I didn't know it was a surprise.
30:47Oh, my goodness.
30:49Okay.
30:51Well, I'm sure he'd be thrilled to hear something.
30:54I am thrilled indeed.
30:56I mean, you totally rejected my lessons when you were a kid.
30:59It broke my heart.
31:01But your mother's right.
31:04Yeah.
31:05I am thrilled that you're playing the guitar.
31:08I think it's amazing.
31:08Okay.
31:09Look, I'm not going to be stealing any of your fans any time.
31:13So you don't have to worry.
31:14You know, it's a way for me to try and get out of my own head.
31:19I'm going to tell you, trying to master C major to F really eases the tension.
31:26Yeah, it can make all the characters in the world disappear.
31:31You know, I think burning up the stage with my son is not a bad idea.
31:36Oh, you know, we could be an awesome duo.
31:38Really knock them dead.
31:39Seriously.
31:39Absolutely not.
31:42Being a rock star is not in my future.
31:44I know, I know.
31:45Whatever gives you peace, I'm all for it.
31:48But I think it's amazing.
31:50So how are you learning?
31:52Are you, is this online or what are you doing?
31:54No, actually, Tessa's been teaching me.
31:57And thank God she's patient and hasn't given up on me.
32:00Here, hang on.
32:02Hey, you got a second you want to join us?
32:04Oh, yeah.
32:05Yeah.
32:08Hi.
32:09Well, hi.
32:10Hey, Danny.
32:10How was it?
32:11Hi.
32:11Well, it's been going great.
32:13Yeah.
32:14But it's brutal, as you know, I'm sure.
32:16Yes.
32:16I was just telling my dad what a great tutor you've been.
32:19Yeah.
32:20Okay.
32:20Now, tell me.
32:21Honest.
32:23How is my son doing?
32:24Is he a chip off the old ball?
32:26More than he'd like to admit.
32:28I think you'd be pleasantly surprised.
32:31I'd love to hear something.
32:32Yeah.
32:33Yeah.
32:33Let's hear something.
32:34No.
32:35Let's hear something.
32:36Right before I go to the airport, I'd love to.
32:38No, absolutely not.
32:40I think it's going to be quite a bit of time before I'm comfortable playing anything in front of you.
32:45Yes.
32:45I have to stand up for my student.
32:47He deserves all the practice time he needs.
32:50Let him decide when he is ready for a performance.
32:53Well, okay.
32:54Shut down.
32:56No problem.
32:56Um, I have to get to the airport.
32:59Can I have a word with you?
33:00Quick.
33:02Yeah, sure.
33:06Good luck.
33:09So, I wish you were going.
33:12I'm going to miss you.
33:13Yeah, well, you know that I have zero interest in meeting with this Dumas guy.
33:18And I still question this whole mission of yours.
33:22I worry about you.
33:23Are you sure that you're doing this for the right reasons, not the wrong ones?
33:34Great.
33:35Bye.
33:35Bye.
33:35Travel safe.
33:36Okay, I'll be back before your next treatment.
33:41All right?
33:42Until then, you take care of yourself, okay?
33:45Okay.
33:46I will keep an eye on her.
33:48Honey, I am healthier and stronger.
33:51Please do not waste one minute worrying about me.
33:55I will be fine.
33:57You better be.
33:58Oh.
33:59Hmm.
34:00Oh.
34:01Take lots of pictures.
34:03So I feel like I'm there.
34:05All right, mom.
34:06All right, dear.
34:08Let's go.
34:09Ready?
34:09Let's go.
34:10All right, let's go.
34:10Let's do it.
34:11Bye.
34:11Bye.
34:13See you, Paul.
34:14Come on.
34:15I miss him already.
34:21Yeah.
34:22You have a lot of lost time to make up for.
34:26I was just telling Damien the same thing.
34:30It's just how hard to get used to him growing into his adult years without me.
34:37Fortunately, you two found each other again.
34:41Yeah.
34:44But I kind of miss that little young boy, you know, that I would walk to the bus stop and
34:49worry when his little forehead would get warm, you know?
34:55Those moments aren't lost because they live in your heart forever, Amy.
35:00I know.
35:00You're right.
35:02But, you know, when I was hugging Damien just now, I just felt this chill down my spine.
35:13What do you think that means?
35:14It's probably a combination of excitement mixed with some worry and a little grief at seeing
35:21your son leave again.
35:22Yeah.
35:23Yeah.
35:23That's what's...
35:24That must be it, right?
35:26That must be it.
35:29I have to admit, I am conflicted about going now.
35:33Well, then don't go.
35:34It's not too late to change your mind.
35:36Look, meeting Damien can't be that important.
35:38No.
35:38That's not why I'm conflicted.
35:41Okay.
35:41Well, what is it?
35:41It's Danny and the bug.
35:45I mean, I hate that they showed up when I'm leaving.
35:48Why?
35:48Why?
35:49Because I think that they're going to use this opportunity to influence you.
35:54I thought you were over the whole jealousy thing.
35:57I mean, you know there are a couple now, right?
35:58Oh, I'm not jealous.
36:01I'm not jealous at all.
36:03I just think that they're going to run me down when I'm not here and try to influence you.
36:09You know, and I like what we have, our thing, you know?
36:15I like having you to myself.
36:19This isn't a contest.
36:22There is no loser here.
36:25Listen, I love both of my wonderful parents.
36:30You a little bit more.
36:31A little bit more.
36:32Yeah.
36:32Me more.
36:33Okay.
36:34All right.
36:37You know I love you, right?
36:39Yeah.
36:41I do.
36:41That is loud and clear.
36:43Trust me.
36:46Well, good luck.
36:49Would you keep me posted, please?
36:52I may be too busy taking over the world to deal with mundane things like phone calls and texts.
36:58Well, do me a favor then.
37:00When you're way up there at the top, you don't forget about us little people.
37:03Never.
37:05Never.
37:06I'll try my best.
37:08Love you, babe.
37:09Love you, too.
37:10Okay.
37:11Oh.
37:15Bye-bye.
37:17Try not to miss me while I'm gone.
37:19Okay.
37:20Hey.
37:24Don't get too comfortable.
37:28I will be back.
37:32Bye.
37:38Please, tell me how on earth a man like Aristotle Dumas could give someone like Phyllis the time of day?
37:46I know this mysterious party sounds sketchy as hell.
37:50Who knows?
37:52Maybe it's the thing that turns our life around.
37:54Next week on The Young and the Restless.
38:02Oh, it looks like we're about to start moving.
38:05You say, Victor?
38:06You ready to head into the lair of Aristotle Dumas?
38:10Is this some kind of a maze?
38:13It's the beginning of your challenge.
38:15Please, enter.
38:16Just have this weird feeling like things aren't going to go the way that we think.
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