Y&R Transcript Wednesday, July 3, 2024

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Audra: Hey there.

Nate: There she is. Genoa City’s newest… mogul?

Audra: Newest? I thought I’d already established myself as one to watch.

Nate: True, true. I stand corrected. But you are about to take things to the next level.

Audra: Care for some company? It makes me sad to see you here, just drinking all alone.

Nate: Well, I, uh, hate to be the reason for anyone’s unhappiness. Especially yours. By all means, join me.

Audra: Okay.

Nate: Hm. So, how goes the corporate intrigue?

Audra: All that intrigue is a thing of the past. The only thing left is unbridled success.

Summer: Hey.

Chance: Hey.

Summer: Sorry it took me so long. I had to stop to make.

Chance: No worries. Thank you for coming.

[ Summer sighing ]

Summer: Oh. You already ordered me a drink.

Chance: Yeah.

Summer: Thank you. Mmm. I’m glad that you called. I’ve had a hell of a day.

Chance: You and me both.

Summer: You will never guess what Kyle has done now. I mean, he keeps on making one bad decision after another, and I actually can’t really get into what it is, because I promised him that I wouldn’t. Why I feel any loyalty to him anymore, I have no idea. He doesn’t feel that way towards me. He doesn’t actually respect my feelings at all, even when it comes to our son. I mean, I admit, I felt a little bit sorry for him when I found out why he made his latest choice, but the more he talked about it, the more I realized he was just making another colossal mistake. But does he listen to me? No, he does– he does not. Mm. Here I am, not listening to you, or not letting you get a word in edgewise. I could tell something was up with you based on your text. Are you okay?

Chance: Yeah, yeah, I’m fine, I’m fine. I, uh, just really wanted to see you.

Summer: Let’s reset, okay? You have been listening to my problems plenty lately. What’s going on with you?

Chance: Well, I got some news that you are not going to believe.

Billy: There you are.

Lily: Are you following me?

Billy: Yes. I mean, you basically sprinted out of the building after the meeting.

Lily: Well, I, um, I had to get out of there.

Billy: Without me? We’re supposed to be together, celebrating.

Lily: Well, I guess congratulations are in order.

Billy: You guess? Really? Do I have to remind you what happened back there? Because just in case you missed it, we won.

Jack: Okay, I’ll ask again. What are you up to with Victor Newman?

Kyle: Who says I’m up to anything?

Jack: I don’t know. Somehow, he seems to know that you’ve already left Jabot.

Kyle: Huh. He told you that?

Diane: No, he told me.

Jack: How would he know that unless you told him?

Kyle: Well, Who knows how Victor gets his information.

Jack: After your mother fired you, you said you had a job lined up, something in the works.

Kyle: Exactly what are you accusing me of now?

Diane: We are simply trying to put the pieces together. Has Victor offered you a job at Newman?

Kyle: Hm. Me? Working for Newman Enterprises? That’s an interesting idea.

Jack: Well, look at you, the cat that swallowed the canary. Believe me, getting tangled up with Victor again is nothing to smile about.

Kyle: Oh, I don’t know about that. Might actually be a good fit.

Diane: Please tell me you don’t really believe that.

Kyle: I’ve worked there before. Victor understands what a capable businessman I am. He probably appreciates my skill and knowledge, more so than most people.

Jack: Then you are considering an offer from Victor?

Kyle: Oh, I’m considering several potential offers. It’s amazing how many jobs are out there for someone with my expertise.

Diane: You still haven’t answered the question.

Kyle: That’s because I’m not going to. What I do from here on out is none of your business.

Jack: What you do is always of concern to us.

Diane: We’re still your parents, even though we’re not your employers anymore.

Jack: We care about your well-being, we care about your future.

Diane: And we love you very much.

Kyle: Hm. I must have missed that in my termination letters. I guess it was in the fine print.

Jack: Okay, I can see you’re still upset.

Kyle: How astute of you. How do you expect me to feel after I find out my mother wants me gone and my father was right there with her? Neither one of you gave a damn about yanking away my birthright to the Abbott family legacy. But yeah, sure, you still concerned about my well-being.

Diane: We are, and we always will be, whether you choose to believe that right now or not. >>

Kyle: No, no, I choose to let your actions speak for themselves. Proclamations of love mean nothing after what you did to me, and future discussions about my business plans, you’re no longer entitled to.

Jack: Uh, listen to me. I know getting pulled back into Victor’s web is a mistake. Nothing good will come of it, Kyle. You know that better than anyone.

Kyle: I don’t need or want your advice.

Jack: Whatever he is offering you, it’s not worth it. It does not end well. It ends with him on top and you vulnerable.

Kyle: No, no, this is just condescending and insulting. You really don’t think I can handle myself in the business world?

Nate: Well, sounds like, uh, congratulations are in order.

Audra: Yes, they are. But maybe you should hold off until the official press release hits.

Nate: So, big news drops tomorrow?

Audra: First thing in the morning, and I called my favorite business reporter to offer her, you know, the official inside scoop.

Nate: Look at you, feeling yourself.

Audra: Mm. On top of the world. You finally have got what you’ve always wanted. I’m happy for you. And– and for Glissade. You’re both better off without Tucker.

Audra: Yeah, good riddance. You know, my whole world was tied to him one way or another for way too long.

Nate: And he took full advantage of that.

Audra: He’s definitely a– a master at manipulation. I see now that was his way of motivating and inspiring people to do whatever he wanted. And I got caught up in it.

Nate: Many have. He knows how to lure folks in.

Audra: And when you pry yourself away, you– you end up feeling like a crash victim. Just wondering what the hell just happened.

Nate: You’re tough, Audra. But also a decent person. Which makes it hard to believe there are actual people out there in this world who can behave like Tucker.

Audra: Yeah. That’s– that’s nice of you to say.

[ Audra sighing ] But you know, if I’m being honest with myself, um, I was aware of his ruthless ambition. I admired it. And part of the relationship was pure ego on my part. It was so intoxicating that the great Tucker McCall saw something special in me.

Nate: All part of a manipulator’s con.

Audra: Mm. Well, I will file that under learning experience.

Nate: Yes, and deep six that file.

[ Audra sighing ]

Audra: Okay. Now that I have broken that connection, I feel like everything’s changed for me. I now have this burst of energy and drive that’s opened up a whole new future for me.

Nate: I can see that.

Audra: Mm. My aura.

Nate: And feel it.

Audra: My magnetism.

Nate: Both. Like never before.

Summer: Okay, so what’s this unbelievable news?

Chance: Well, this isn’t public knowledge yet, so you gotta promise not to say anything.

Summer: I promise, I promise.

Chance: Billy managed to get the Chancellor-Winters board to separate the companies.

Summer: It was such a big deal when they merged.

Chance: Mm-hmm. Joining the two entities was a massive undertaking.

Summer: They made such a splash with all the publicity that they got.

Chance: All the rebranding, all the restructuring to combine the two. And now, they’re just gonna rip it apart.

Summer: Undoing it’s gonna get just as much press.

Chance: If not more.

Summer: So, what’s the upside of this? I know both parties must think that it’s to their advantage, but how?

Chance: Well, it’s what the powers that be want. You know, that’s the upside, but they’re already moving forward with the severing.

Summer: How is that gonna work?

Chance: Well, Devon’s gonna take back all the original Winters divisions, including gaming and a couple more elements, and Billy and Lily are gonna run Chancellor. But Billy wants to rename it Abbott-Chancellor.

Summer: Wow.

Chance: Yeah.

Summer: That is big.

Chance: And there’s more. Guess who Billy wants to be his new COO?

Summer: Wait. Is it my favorite Chancellor?

Jack: I’m not criticizing, Kyle. I know you can handle yourself. You’ve proven that time again. We are talking about Victor Newman and his insatiable appetite for revenge and manipulation.

Kyle: So what are you saying? I’m no match for Victor?

Jack: This has nothing to do with your business savvy or your maturity. Kyle, I know this man. I have watched him operate for decades. He takes advantage of anyone and everyone he meets.

Diane: Kyle, your father’s right. We have been dealing with Victor since before you were born. Everything, and I mean everything he does, has a hidden agenda.

Jack: If he wants to hire you, there is some self-serving nefarious reason behind it.

Kyle: Wow, the insults just keep coming, don’t they? Why don’t you just admit it? You don’t believe that I can land a job based on my own merits. There has to be some mysterious plot behind someone wanting to hire me.

Diane: Stop twisting our words to sound like we don’t believe in you.

Jack: That is not what we are saying at all. You have every right to choose whatever career path you want. And there will be plenty of great jobs out there for you, and they will be lucky to hire someone of your skill.

Diane: I completely agree with your father. What happened between us was about business. It had nothing to do with your abilities. I’ve always thought you were a brilliant businessman. You’ve– you’ve learned from the best.

Kyle: But still, somehow, I wasn’t worth keeping in my family’s company.

Diane: Kyle, you were let go because of your insubordination. And that came out of a personal conflict between the two of us. It had nothing to do with your expertise.

Kyle: Hm. Can you quote that to HR? It might give me a bigger severance package.

Jack: The issue we’re discussing right now is Victor Newman.

Kyle: Dad, what makes you so certain that Victor is a part of my plans just because he mentioned to you that he suddenly knows I’m out of a job?

Jack: Things don’t just happen with Victor.

Kyle: Now, is it impossible that I just ran into Victor and told him that I had lost my job, and he offered his sympathy and acknowledged what a mistake the two of you have made?

Diane: What? And then he made you an offer you couldn’t refuse? Kyle, I spoke with Victor. He had that annoying, smug tone about him. I’m telling you, it’s a red flag.

Jack: Son, we are just trying to look out for you.

Kyle: No, what is it you’re not getting? I don’t want or need you looking out for me! I’m not a teenager who needs to run things by you. And you voluntarily left all those years, when I needed your caring and guidance. You don’t get to reclaim them now.

[ Diane exhaling ]

Summer: Chance, that’s– that’s amazing. That’s a huge promotion. I mean, you’ve got to be thrilled, right?

Chance: Honestly, I’ve got mixed feelings about the whole thing.

Summer: Why?

Chance: Sure, it’s a– it’s a great opportunity, right? And I’m very honored that Billy has that kind of faith in me.

Summer: Well, I think it’s pretty damn good, especially considering how new you are to the job.

Chance: Yeah, I hear you, but I spoke with Jill, and I found out that she’s disappointed in the breakup. Billy didn’t tell me this, so how am I supposed to get behind it if Jill’s not?

Summer: So, the company’s splitting up and Jill’s against it. How is that even possible? Couldn’t she have stopped it if she wanted to?

Chance: Not if she was outvoted.

Summer: So, Billy voted against his own mom’s wishes.

Chance: Yeah. There’s more to the story, too, if you can believe it.

Summer: Oh, like what?

Chance: It’s something I can’t really share with you right now. I’m sorry.

Summer: Okay.

Chance: Yeah, there’s just something about this demerger that doesn’t feel right. And I don’t think I can completely trust why Billy made me this offer.

Lily: I don’t know, it just doesn’t feel like a victory to me, you know? I really thought this was going to be a unanimous vote.

Billy: Look, I know you think you let my mom down, but trust me, you didn’t.

Lily: I don’t know, I just can’t stop thinking about her reasons for opposing the split. She made some good points, you know? Like, both companies were doing really well under the merger, so it’s like, why are we going to tear that apart?

Billy: We’re building a new one.

Lily: Yeah, but how long is that going to take? And I mean, aren’t both companies prospering? A good argument for keeping them together?

Billy: Well, Chancellor was strong and profitable before the merger and it will be again. And to be honest, I think my mother’s reservations says more about where she’s at in her life right now, and everything she’s going through. She’s… very risk adverse. But I’m looking at the big picture here now, okay? And when she sees that Abbott-Chancellor logo emblazoned on the side of the building, trust me, those reservations are going to evaporate.

Lily: I mean, I don’t– I don’t think it’s going to be that easy.

Billy: I think she’s going to come around. And at the end of the day, the vote is done. That part has been decided. We’re moving forward. Unless my mother’s position has somehow changed your feelings about all of that. Have you changed your mind about what we’re talking about here?

Lily: I mean, it’s changed a lot. Like maybe everything.

Summer: Okay, so exactly what do you think Billy’s motives are?

Chance: I have no idea. Self-advancement, maybe? I just, I get a feeling that he’s taking an unfortunate situation and using it for his own benefit.

Summer: Yeah, could you at least tell me what kind of unfortunate situation we’re talking about here?

Chance: Look, I’m sorry. I really wish that I could, but I can’t.

Summer: Look, I promised you that I wouldn’t say anything about the company’s secrets. I would not say anything about this either.

Chance: Oh, it’s not that. I know you wouldn’t, but I gave my word.

Summer: Okay. I’m not going to push. I know that you must have your reasons. Okay, so, so Billy. You don’t trust his motives. You also don’t really know what they are. Are you worried that his ambition might negatively impact you?

Chance: It’s possible, yeah.

Summer: What would Billy’s endgame be?

Chance: I mean, I can only assume he wants to be king of the hill, right?

Summer: Isn’t he kind of already that, by Jill appointing him her proxy?

Chance: Yep, but that is the thing about ambition. You get a little taste of it, and you crave more. Don’t even realize it. The next thing you know, it’s overtaken you. You’re blinded to reality and your own actions.

Summer: So, you think Billy’s being driven by blind ambition?

Chance: I do. And he’s not even aware of it. Happens to the best of ’em.

Audra: So, tell me, Mr. Hastings. Exactly what is it you see now that you never saw before?

Nate: Are you sure you’re ready to hear the answer to that?

Audra: I am.

Nate: From the moment I met you, I knew you were capable and destined for great things.

Audra: Just like that?

Nate: I like to think I have a flair for reading people.

Audra: Well, I like what you read. Tell me more.

Nate: Seeing you the way I did, I– I never understood why you thought you had to team up with Tucker, for anything. I mean, you’re brilliant, insightful, intuitive and driven. All of my favorite things.

Audra: Mine too.

Nate: And Tucker is the little man hiding behind a curtain. A con man who uses smoke and mirrors to advance his convoluted agendas. Meanwhile, the world has moved on from his successes of the past. But, sadly, he couldn’t see it over his big, fat ego.

Audra: Yeah, you saw it and you tried to tell me.

Nate: Yes, and you finally embraced the truth. That you can and will accomplish anything you want to. All on your own. So, what do you think?

Audra: I– I suppose I could have done without the part, uh, where I wasted so many years with Tucker. Especially now that I see there was this insightful man right in front of me. Ready to tell me he understands my true nature. And how wonderful I am.

[ both chuckling ]

Nate: Oh, uh, there’s something else I understand.

Audra: Oh, what is it?

Nate: That you deserve a celebration for your triumph. How about it?

[ Audra chuckling ]

Diane: Kyle, I– I thought we’d come to terms with the past. You know how much I regret leaving you for so long and– and missing out on all those important years.

Kyle: I thought so too. Until I realized you’re still the same cold-hearted woman who cuts me out of her life when it’s in her own self-interest.

Jack: Kyle, that’s a low blow. Your mother has worked very hard to make up for that time.

Kyle: Hm. What about all the nights she missed tucking me in? Or my plays or graduations. Or maybe when I just needed a mother’s love. I’m sorry, but that’s how I feel. And you. You say my actions got me fired. Your actions have gotten me to see how selfish you are.

Jack: Enough! You’re saying things you’re going to regret.

Kyle: No, no, no. You don’t get to have it both ways. You don’t want to be my boss, but you still want to boss me around. That’s not how this works.

Diane: All right, Kyle. I– I know you’re upset with me, but please just try to listen to me.

Kyle: No, Mom, I don’t want to listen to this! I have had it. From now on, my career, my future, my decisions, are no longer your concern. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to check on Harrison.

Diane: Ow.

Jack: Hey, you okay?

[ Diane grunting ]

Diane: That was ugly.

Jack: Hey, he’s– he’s emotional. The wound is still so raw. He’s not seeing reason.

Diane: No, he obviously just resents me to the core, and my firing him has just brought it all back up again.

Jack: Sweetheart, don’t take what he says too hard.

Diane: Well, it’s– it’s really hard not to. But you know what, Jack? I maintain that something had to be done about his behavior, and I would do it again.

Jack: The way he just behaved, we couldn’t walk things back with him if we wanted to.

Diane: God, he was– he was actually gloating.

Jack: I know.

Diane: I mean, he was– he was enjoying keeping us in the dark about whatever he’s up to, and I am convinced more than ever that it has to do with Victor.

Jack: You said earlier, you had an interesting conversation with Michael. What exactly did he say that tipped you off to all of this? : Michael confided in me that Victor asked him to rekindle our friendship.

Jack: Wait, why would he do that?

Diane: Hang on, there’s more. He also asked Cole Howard to keep an eye on Kyle, all in the same breath.

Jack: To spy on him?

Diane: Well, more like befriend Kyle. Make a point of getting to know him better.

Jack: Why would he do that? What’s he up to?

Diane: Well, unfortunately, Michael and I think this is all about you. He knows that Kyle and I are your closest connections, and we suspect that Victor’s plotting some sort of retaliation for what happened with Nikki.

Jack: Well, Victor made it very clear how he felt about that night. He was furious with me. And we both know he is capable of holding a grudge, but… do you think he is taking steps to reignite our feud?

Diane: I do, and I think I’m one of those steps. When Victor ran into me, I could tell that he was pushing my buttons for some reason.

Jack: What do you mean? In what way?

Diane: Oh, he couldn’t wait to rehash that whole night. You know, he wanted to see how jealous and angry I could get about, well, the fact that you spent an entire night in a hotel with Nikki. But it was like he was trying to drive a wedge between the two of us.

Jack: And you think Kyle is also part of this plan?

Diane: Well, why else have Cole befriend him?

Jack: So he’s recruiting spies to keep tabs on my family?

Diane: Yes, and there’s no peaceful explanation about that. And when I told Michael that you and I suspected Kyle had a new job, he put the pieces together with the timing and tied it all back to Victor.

Jack: I know Kyle is furious at both of us. You honestly think he’s mad enough to team up with Victor?

Summer: So, the corporate world’s a little more complicated than you thought.

Chance: I expected a certain amount of intrigue, but this is next level.

Summer: You’re not fed up with it, are you?

Chance: No, no, no. There’s still a lot that I like about it. You know, at the very least, my mother didn’t have to worry about me. Not out there dodging bullets every day.

Summer: I am with Nina on that one, but you definitely don’t seem sold on this new opportunity.

Chance: Part of me’s hopeful. You know, maybe splitting up the companies will end all this infighting that’s been driving me nuts.

Summer: Yeah? What about the other part?

Chance: Well, I just wonder if I came out on the right side of this thing. You know, when I first started, it felt like Nate and I were the lone voices of reason around that place. I could confide in him.

Summer: That’s changed.

Chance: I don’t know. I have no idea. I know I’d feel a lot better about this if Jill was on board. Just feels… messy.

Summer: But look, there’s nothing wrong with taking the win.

Chance: COO, huh?

Summer: That’s a huge promotion.

Chance: Yeah, but how much of it is based on the job that I’m doing? And how much of it is based on purely convenience for Billy?

Summer: What’s in it for him?

Chance: Well, I don’t know. Maybe he’s trying to buy my loyalty.

Summer: Look, I know that you’re wary of Billy right now, but he already has a pretty strong ally in Lily. I mean, she’s leaving her own brother’s company to stay at Chancellor with Billy.

Chance: True.

Summer: I think that that says a lot. You know, I’m actually kind of shocked that she made that choice.

Billy: Don’t tell me you’re having second thoughts. But if you are, talk to me. What’s changed?

Lily: There’s just a lot to think about.

Billy: ‘Kay, but you were very excited about the potential of what we’re going to do in the future, right? So– so don’t let my mother’s little speech dampen that energy.

Lily: Well, I mean, maybe you can ignore her feelings, but I can’t.

Billy: I’m not ignoring her feelings. I’m just thinking about all the stuff that we’ve talked about. All these divisions that we’re going to create. The expansion of the research and development. We can do amazing things and we don’t need the Winters side to do that. We can exceed my mother’s expectations as partners–

Lily: Okay. Okay, Billy, I– I don’t– I don’t need a sales pitch right now, okay? I just need some time to think, to process everything that’s happened without you pressuring me.

Billy: I’m not trying to strong-arm you. Lily, I’m really not. I just– I want to know where we stand.

Lily: Yeah, I know. So do I. Which is why I just need some time to think.

Billy: About what, exactly? Okay, you’re scaring me a little bit here because whatever this is, whatever you’re feeling, it– it– Sounds like it’s going to affect me, too.

Lily: Yeah, I mean, if I leave the company? Yes, it will. surprised that Lily wanted to stay at Chancellor, too. I think everybody was.

Summer: Why do you think she did it?

Chance: Well, my grandmother did bring her in and entrusted her to run the whole company.

Summer: So, she feels some loyalty to Chancellor.

Chance: Yeah, Jill invested in her, you know. Gave her a career.

Summer: Kind of like what Billy’s doing for you?

Chance: Is it the same?

Summer: Look, I know that Billy is not the most reliable person in the world, but I think he actually respects you. And– and I don’t think that he would offer you such an important position as COO if he didn’t really believe in you.

Chance: I hope you’re right.

Summer: Look, I know that I am right, so you can just cross that concern off of your list. My suggestion is that we actually just celebrate this news.

Chance: Oh, uh, I wish I could.

Summer: What?

Chance: I– I just don’t see our boardroom turning friendly overnight. The tension’s so thick, I don’t think it’s ever going to end.

Billy: Hey, don’t do that. We haven’t even got started yet, okay? Don’t blow apart this deal because my mother is having the jitters.

Lily: Come on, Billy, please. It’s more than that.

Billy: It is. My mother is not in the right place right now. Everything she’s going through, it’s coloring her judgment, which is why I am more determined than ever to protect her interests.

Lily: I know. And I– I– I know you’re going to protect her interests. You’re going to be fine, okay? I– I– Maybe Devon’s right. You don’t need me. You can run Abbott-Chancellor all by yourself.

Billy: I don’t want to do that. I want to do it with you because I know how capable you are. I want to do it how we talked about it, okay?

Lily: Okay, are you sure that’s what it is? Or is it just that you need me to get everyone to agree to your takeover?

Billy: Lily, you wanted this. You knew she had the potential to vote this way. You were prepared for this and now, all of a sudden, you’re talking about walking away.

[ Lily sighing ] Lily… have you been playing me this entire time?

Nate: To you, awesome lady.

Audra: To success. Mm. So, tell me, how are things at Chancellor-Winters? I imagine it must be terribly boring there without me on the team.

Nate: Oddly enough, we’ve managed to keep plenty of drama going without your help.

Audra: Oh, fill me in. I’m dying to hear.

Nate: I’m sorry, but I’m not at liberty to discuss it yet.

Audra: Oh.

Nate: All I can say is there will be some seismic shifts happening very soon. And I’m sure you will hear all about it.

Audra: Mm, I can hardly wait.

Nate: Well, stand by. There will be a press release very soon.

Audra: This does sound good. I mean, can’t you give me a little hint? I promise I won’t tell a soul.

Nate: You know what? You’re right. Why should I keep secrets from you?

Audra: You can trust me.

Nate: Oh, I do. I just, um– I want to make sure you can trust me, too. Tell me who this mystery investor in Glissade is.

Audra: Okay, fine. You got me.

Nate: What? No deal?

Audra: You know, I just hope that whatever this big news is means good things for you.

Nate: Oh, there will be plenty of opportunities opening up for me. And this time, I will handle it right and I will not blow it.

Audra: Here’s to the sky really being the limit for both of us.

Jack: I want to think Kyle is much too smart for that vulture’s manipulations.

Diane: Hm. What if he’s not being manipulated?

Jack: Wow. Yeah, I guess we have to consider the possibility he’s doing this willingly.

Diane: I hate suggesting it or even thinking about it.

Jack: No, you’re right. This wouldn’t be the first time he has been lured into betraying us before.

Diane: Yeah, but I’m the one he’s angry at. I’m the one who fired him.

Jack: I’m the one who backed you up.

Diane: True, and you did give me the job over him.

Jack: God, I thought he was over this. Clearly, I was wrong.

Diane: Still, choosing Victor over you? Actively seeking to hurt you?

Jack: No, no, no. I’m not saying it’s true. I’m saying we have to consider the possibility. He has been lured to the dark side before.

Diane: Uh, so, um, according to the projections, the fragrance line is really in demand.

Jack: Yeah, we’ll have to beef up production for the holidays.

Kyle: Yeah, I know you guys are talking about me, but you don’t have to cover for my sake anymore.

Diane: Um, we weren’t covering.

Kyle: Look, I don’t want things to get any more strained than they already are, so I’ve made a decision. I think it’s best for all of us if I find my own place for Harrison and me. Someplace where he won’t be subjected to all this tension. u for a lovely celebration. Between Paris and tonight, I really do feel like I’m on top of the world.

Nate: Hope you don’t have a fear of heights.

Audra: Nope. I’m very comfortable up here. Think I’ll stay a while. Free of the past and firmly focused on the next big thing.

Nate: With any luck, I’ll be joining you up there. The future certainly has endless possibilities.

Audra: Tempting as it is, I’m not going to invite you to my room for a nightcap.

Nate: Hm. Oh. Well, tempting as it is, I will respect your wishes.

Lily: I’m playing you? Like, what does that even mean?

Billy: I mean, it’s all making sense now, to be honest. You and Devon want me out, so we divide the companies. I walk with Chancellor. Does that sound familiar? Is that the game plan here?

Lily: Okay, I– I don’t know what you’re talking about.

Billy: Okay, you fall in love with my plan in order to divide the companies, then once that happens and that’s finalized, then you kick me to the curb.

Lily: Oh, my God.

Billy: I mean, Lily, I was wondering how you came around so easily.

Lily: Okay, you sound delusional right now.

Billy: In fact, there was a moment… there was a moment at the board meeting today between you and Devon, and it seemed very odd when it happened.

Lily: Sorry, what moment?

Billy: He looked you dead in the eye and he very pointedly asked you, “Is this really what you want to do?” As if he was making sure that you could be trusted. Do you remember that?

Lily: Okay. Now you’re asking why I looked at my brother? Do you realize how crazy you sound right now?

Billy: He wanted final confirmation that you were going to go through with this before he voted.

Lily: Okay, Billy, enough. I am not going down this road with you.

Billy: It’s really amazing, actually. I mean, why else would you walk away, right?

Lily: Oh, my God. I didn’t say I’m walking away. I just need some time to think. Is that too much to ask?

[ Lily sighing ] Hey.

Chance: Hey. What happened there? She looked kind of mad.

Billy: Lily’s fine. Everything’s fine.

Chance: Okay, uh, we’re going to grab a table.

Billy: Okay.

Chance: Anyways, uh, back to you. Said you were pretty hopped up about Kyle.

Summer: Yeah, I was. I mean, I– I am.

Chance: Have– have you given any more thought to the whole custody thing?

Summer: I— I know you suggested that I not escalate things or get lawyers involved. He just– he made me so mad earlier.

Chance: No, you didn’t.

Summer: I did. Oof. But you’re right, you’re right. I want to keep things civil. I do. And everything has just now settled down for Harrison. I mean, I don’t want to cause any more turmoil.

Jack: Wait, you and Harrison can’t move out.

Kyle: I don’t have a choice.

Diane: Kyle, you’re taking it too far. Please, don’t take Harrison and leave your family home. Our problem is a– is a business issue. Don’t let it affect your personal life this way.

Kyle: And whose fault is that? I mean, really, Mom. What did you expect was going to happen?

Jack: Listen to me. Neither of us wants you to move out of this house.

Kyle: What about what I want? Oh, oh, yes, that’s right. My wants don’t matter with you two.

Jack: Kyle, Kyle, just don’t rush this. Let’s let the dust settle.

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

Jack: Look, all of our emotions are high right now. Give it time. Think it through. And remember how much we all love each other.

Diane: Please don’t do this. Come on. We have always been able to settle our differences in the past. And– and we can come back together again.

Kyle: I’m afraid it won’t be that easy this time.

Jack: It wasn’t easy last time. It never is, but we can do this. We can get through this.

Kyle: Dad, it’s different this time. You think things are tense now? It’s only the beginning. Things are about to get way worse.

Jack: Wait, what does that mean?

Diane: What’s about to get worse?