The Young and the Restless CAST - Ben Hollander

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Monday, January 07 2008: Brad Declares His Love!

Phyllis and Nick arrive at Newman Enterprises in mid discussion about whether or not Victor could have killed Ji Min. Nick remarks that his father thinks Jack did it... Meanwhile, Ben and Jack are conferring at the Abbott house. Ben asks Jack what his plans are for the future. Jack retorts, "Gee dad, do I have to decide right now?" Ben urges him to write a book, but Jack declines to journal the falling apart of his life. Sharon comes into the room and announces that she has a meeting regarding a new campaign - with Brad! Jack nervously sees Sharon out the door. He then tells Ben that he still has his fears about whether their marriage will survive. Ben assures Jack that Sharon must love him - after all he put her through, most women would have left! Jack distractedly agrees, but thinks back to seeing her holding hands with Brad at the Club the previous day.

Tuesday, December 11 2007: Senator Abbott Resigns!

Ben warns Jack that it looks bad that he hasn't issued a statement to the press yet! Sharon comes in and ignores Jack, saying hello only to Ben. When Jack asks about Noah and offers to pick him up, she says 'no thanks'. Jack tells her he went back out to the ranch last night and she wasn't there - she tells him she was with Brad! Jack tells her he is glad she has someone she can confide in! She rolls her eyes and says, "He's my friend!" When Jack breaks the news to her that he has to resign or risk impeachment she blurts, "This sucks!" She then reminds him that he did it to himself, with his lies, "Did you ever stop to think about Noah having to deal with this?!" She asks why he constantly gives into his selfishness. When Jack tries to explain, she says she just can't listen to it! She tells Ben to stay and help Jack - because she can't!

At the Abbott house, Ben takes the brunt of Jack's frustration. Jack shouts at him to go get a statement from someone else and leave him alone! Once Jack comes down, he grudgingly apologizes to Ben and tells him he is still struggling with the idea that Gloria of all people, brought an end to his political career! Ben offers to continue to fight for him. Jack appreciates his loyalty and the fact that he's always been straight with him. He tells Ben to set up a press conference - he's made a decision!

Sharon arrives home and Jack tells her he has looked at all the choices and has made the only one that is right for them - he will be resigning. She tells him that it's a step in the right direction. He steps toward her and she tells him to back off! Doing one thing right will not fix them! He asks her to come and stand by his side at his last press conference.