Y&R Transcript Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Young & The Restless Transcript

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Faith: Only a couple more weeks before school starts.

Sharon: Is that excitement i hear in your voice about going back to school?

Faith: I know that I should be dreading the end of summer vacation, but this year already feels so much better than the last.

Sharon: It’s good to hear.

Faith: Having a friend like moses in my corner really helps, and I just feel like I’m able to deal with things better, you know?

Sharon: Like the bullies? Have you thought about what will happen if they start up again?

Faith: I can deal with them this time. I feel more mature and safe. Does that sound crazy?

Sharon: No, not at all.

Faith: Mom, are you okay?

Sharon: Yeah, I’m — I’m just happy that you’re in a good place.

Faith: I am planning to stay there. But right now, I’ve got to go meet moses. Oh! Mom, one more thing. Have you heard from mariah lately? I know you said she was taking time for herself, but she barely responds to my texts.

Sharon: She just needed a break. I’m sure she’ll be home soon. I don’t know how much longer i can keep this up.

Abby: I understand. I will stand by my phone. Okay, thanks.

Stitch: That didn’t sound like good news. Was that rey?

Abby: No, it was my dad, actually. He said his security has no new leads. Rey checked in earlier with pretty much the same news.

Stitch: I can see how hard this is on you.

Abby: But thank you for checking in, but we need to be concerned with mariah. We don’t even know what kind of condition that she’s in. We don’t know if they’re taking good care of her, whoever “they” are. We don’t know if she’s getting the nutritious food that she and the baby need to stay strong and healthy. And if something goes wrong, we don’t know if they’re gonna get the help that they need.

Mariah: [ Exhales sharply ] Ah. Huh! Oh. I’m sorry for all the bouncing around, bowie, but we need to keep in shape. Because if that door opens even a crack, I am bolting out of here so fast they’ll never see me coming.

Nate: Hey, what’s going on? Is moses around?

Devon: He’s upstairs, probably gonna be taking off soon, though.

Nate: Okay. I just wanted to touch base with him again after our last conversation.

Devon: Shoot, man, he really switched things up on us, didn’t he?

Nate: Yeah. Got to admit, part of me is a little disappointed he’s not going into medicine. I was really looking forward to dropping some gems on him, but his life, his career.

Devon: Yeah, man, you know, he’s — at the end of the day, he’s got to do what makes him happy.

Nate: True, true. I’m just glad he’s focused on something else. Plus, he’s got another great mentor to guide him.

Devon: [ Chuckles ] You think I’m up to it?

Nate: I do. Moses losing his father, you know, was hard on him, but he’s becoming a young man right before our very eyes. A lot of that’s thanks to you.

Devon: I appreciate that, man. Same to you. Really. And sofia’s done her part well. Should give her a call and have her come out here and visit.

Moses: Whoa, now, please don’t ask my mom to come out here.

Devon: Why not?

Moses: Because then she’d want to take me back to new york with her.

Traci: Okay, I’ve told you all about new york. It’s your turn. How did it go in milan? What happened?

Jack: I can barely describe how happy kyle was to see his son.

Traci: And summer? How is she handling everything?

Jack: Summer seemed really excited to start her new life with harrison. I got the impression she was looking forward to being his stepmom. Yeah, the feeling was I was seeing the beginning of something very special.

Traci: Oh, and what a beautiful little family they will make.

Jack: Yeah, and to my surprise, ashland didn’t put up that much of a fight. I think he really thought things through and realized this is what’s best for harrison. And I respect that a lot. I think it’s gonna be hard for ashland with that little boy so far away.

Traci: I have a feeling that ashland isn’t the only one who’s gonna find this difficult.

Jack: Yeah, given the circumstances, it’s gonna be perhaps more difficult for tara.

Traci: No, I was talking about you, jack. Look, I know that you have tried to paint harrison’s move to italy in the very best possible light, but I can see that you’re missing him already. I have a feeling that ashland isn’t the only one who’s made some sacrifices.

Billy: Why would I try and keep anything from you? You see through me better than anyone.

Lily: Okay, so maybe one day you’ll stop trying.

Billy: Look, I am trying to find out anything I can on ashland, anything to make victoria second-guess this decision to marry ashland because i think it’s a mistake for her and for johnny and katie, and I’m in a position to do something about it.

Lily: Billy, come on.

Billy: Come on, I know you don’t like it when I speak that way, but that’s just the way it is. If I can find something, anything, to make it a deal-breaker for victoria, that would be good.

Lily: And you’re okay with doing that, even though you reassured her that you fine with her marrying ashland.

Billy: [ Sighs ] Well, if I don’t find anything, then she doesn’t know I’m looking, so no harm, no foul.

Lily: And if you do find something?

Billy: Then she could be angry, or she could be relieved that she and the kids dodged a bullet, which, in that case, she would be in my debt forever.

Lily: [ Scoffs ] Oh, yeah. Dream on. I just heard something amazing!

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Moses: I hate to admit it, but I’ve dodged a couple of calls from my mom the past few days.

Devon: And why have you done that?

Moses: Because when I talk to her, I’m gonna have to explain why I’m no longer interested in doing a career in medicine.

Nate: Okay, don’t you think she’ll understand?

Moses: Medicine was the whole point in me moving to genoa city in the first place. I mean, I was supposed to learn everything I could from you to become a doctor.

Nate: What are you afraid of, that she’ll pull the plug on you living here?

Moses: Before, there was a reason for it.

Devon: There still is a reason for it. I’m gonna be able to share with you everything I know about the music industry.

Moses: I don’t think that’s gonna be enough to sell my mom on it. I mean, she was so excited by the fact of me becoming a doctor. And don’t take this the wrong way, but to her, there is a big difference from becoming a doctor versus getting a job in the entertainment industry.

Devon: I understand that, for sure, but it’s still a job that requires hard work and dedication. And it shouldn’t be about how difficult the job is, it’s about what you’re passionate for. I’d be more than happy to have a conversation with your mom if you want me to.

Moses: Really?

Devon: Yeah, really. I’ve been in your shoes before. Neil hated the fact that i wanted to get into music. He wanted me to stay doing business.

Moses: So, what’d you do?

Devon: I worked really hard and I showed him that I was serious about it, and then he eventually came around.

Moses: Cool. And you’re really okay with talking to my mom about this?

Devon: Absolutely, yeah.

Nate: We know how much you want to stay here. For all sorts of reasons.

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Moses: Here we go.

Devon: Yes, like faith newman reasons, huh?

[ Laughs ] No, but listen, this call to your mom comes with strings.

Moses: Okay. Let me have it.

Devon: You’re gonna have to follow up and own this decision and let her know that you’re excited about it, too.

Moses: Yeah.

Devon: Got it?

Moses: Yeah, definitely.

Nate: Well, okay. Now that we’ve got that settled, I’d better get going.

Devon: Yeah, you too famous to hang out with the little people in your life these days?

Moses: Yeah, nate, doesn’t seem like you have much time for us anymore, now that you’re the man.

Nate: Oh, yeah. Wrong. I’ll be around so much you’ll get sick of me. But this isn’t about the new job. It’s about filling a gap that just opened.

Devon: Alright. We’ll see you.

Moses: Okay.

[ Chuckles ]

Abby: [ Sighs ] It’s tough waking up feeling just as helpless as I did when i went to bed last night.

Stitch: Abby, you can’t let this thing get to you. You got to stay positive.

Abby: Well, I’m trying. And I keep praying that I’m gonna get some phone call from devon or rey or my dad saying that there’s been some lead that’s gonna bring mariah and the baby home, but, no, everyone just keeps hitting dead ends.

Stitch: With all the people looking for her, something’s bound to turn up.

Abby: I just really hope that mariah knows how much I care about her.

Stitch: Of course she does. Why would she think otherwise?

Abby: Because she’s somewhere, and she’s probably feeling helpless and she’s definitely feeling alone and maybe she feels like I abandoned her.

Stitch: Abby, that is your guilt talking. No one’s more in her corner than you are.

Abby: Oh, they’re mariah’s favorites. I always keep extras in my purse.

Stitch: I’ve seen these before.

Abby: They’re recommended by her doctor, so maybe you saw them at the hospital you worked at?

Stitch: No, it was around here. I think I might have a lead.

Sharon: Maybe I should have leveled with faith about mariah. The two of them are so close, it just doesn’t feel right to keep her out of the loop.

Rey: Come on, sharon, we talked about this before, and you said you didn’t want to worry her without being able to give her something positive, like a reason to believe that mariah’s gonna be okay, coming home soon.

Sharon: You’re right.

[ Cellphone rings ] Hey. Have you guys heard anything?

Abby: Are you with rey?

Sharon: Yes.

Abby: The two of you should come to the house immediately. (Vo) nature…

Amanda: Hey. You okay?

Elena: Yeah, yeah, just taking a minute to regroup.

Amanda: Well, you’re still in your scrubs. I hope that coffee’s not just a pick-me-up before your next shift. No offense, but you look exhausted.

Elena: Actually, it’s the opposite. I just got off of my shift, and this is chamomile tea. I am exhausted, but I’m also wired, so I’m trying to decompress and rest since I have to be back at it in less than eight hours.

Amanda: Oh, wow. Sounds like a tough week.

Elena: Yeah. Actually, they’ve all been tough lately.

[ Chuckles ] I’ve been picking up extra shifts, so it’s really hard to find a rhythm. I don’t know why my name keeps ending up at the top of the assignment list.

Amanda: Well, nate did tell me how much the other surgeons love having you scrub in to assist. He said that you have the best bedside manner on the staff and pretty much irreplaceable to them.

Elena: Well, trust me, I am no wonder woman, but, yeah, i think everyone is pretty happy with my work. Which is why I still can’t seem to get a break.

[ Chuckles ]

Amanda: Well, there’s only one way to fix that problem.

Elena: Yeah, what?

Amanda: You need to commit yourself to being horrible at your job. Make sure that no one wants you around.

Elena: [ Laughs ] You’re funny.

Amanda: But I’m pretty sure that we can agree that you can’t do that. So I think you may have to resign yourself to a permanent state of near exhaustion.

Elena: Ugh. You sure know how to cheer a girl up.

Amanda: I try.

Elena: [ Chuckles ]

Jack: You are very perceptive as ever. That’s what makes you such a good writer.

Traci: Well, I am very sorry that you are missing harrison, but I might be able to offer some distraction.

Jack: Oh, what have you got?

Traci: It’s flattering that you think I’m very talented, but every writer needs constructive criticism. How would you like to take a look at what I’m working on?

Jack: What’s it about?

Traci: It is a fictional account of dina’s early days in high society paris. Od read.

Traci: Well, we’ll see. So you can just maybe do the first four or five pages. You know, if I haven’t got a reader by then, I better go back to the drawing board to start over.

Jack: Yeah, yeah, five pages is my max, and then I got to get back to work, you know?

Traci: Oh, of course. I’ll take what I can get.

Jack: Okay.

Traci: [ Chuckles ]

Jack: [ Laughs ]

Traci: Jack? Oh! I’m so sorry to interrupt. You’re gonna have to put it down long enough to take me out to lunch.

Jack: Wait, when did you change clothes?

Traci: I guess you got a little carried away, you know, on pages four and five.

Jack: Yeah, yeah, I, uh — i guess I did. Your book is terrific. It’s fun, it’s exciting, it’s — it’s just the kind of spirit-lifter I needed, and… how did you know?

Traci: I know you. And I thank my lucky stars for that every single day.

[ Laughs ]

 

Moses: Hey.

Faith: What are you listening to?

Moses: Oh, tigirlily, of course.

Faith: I still can’t believe we got to hang out with them.

Moses: Yeah. What’s in the bag?

Faith: A test. Well, more like a pop quiz.

Moses: For who, me?

Faith: That would be yes. Tuesday, may 4th — what happened on that day?

Moses: Uh…that has to be right around the time you were in the hospital.

Faith: You’re getting warm.

Moses: Okay, so it was one of the first few days I was volunteering with nate. Oh, I know, we were playing chess.

Faith: Ding, ding, ding! Correct.

Moses: What is this pop quiz all about?

Faith: Well, I don’t know if you remember, but we recently shared a kiss.

Moses: Trust me, there’s no way I forgot about that.

Faith: Well, just to let you know, I don’t kiss just anyone. They have to be someone I really care about and he has to care about me enough to remember important times that we shared together.

Moses: Down to the exact date?

Faith: Yep.

Moses: Okay. Well, I guess I have no choice, then.

Faith: I promise it’ll be a fun walk down memory lane.

Moses: But what if I’m not good at dates? What if I fail? What, that’s it? We’re over before we even begin?

Faith: No pressure, right?

Nate: Hey.

Lily: Hey.

Nate: Got a minute?

Lily: For you, always. That’s so funny. You must’ve read my mind, ’cause I was just about to call you.

Nate: Oh, about what?

Lily: Well, the data just came in on askmdnow’s performance metrics, and I think you will be very pleased with the numbers.

Nate: I’ll be happy to take a look, but I think it’s gonna be a little bittersweet.

Lily: What do you mean? You like working on the site, right? I mean, the data shows that you’re a huge hit.

Nate: Honestly, I love being the resident expert, but the problem is I’ve been promoted at the hospital. I’m the new chief of surgery.

Lily: What? Nate, that’s amazing. Congratulations.

Nate: Thank you. It’s something I’ve always wanted, and I’m ready to take on the responsibilities. But I know I’m gonna be on overload, so that’s why I’m here today — to help you find my replacement.

Jack: I couldn’t put it down. It is the very definition of a page-turner. I was sucked right in from page one.

Traci: Well, I may have gotten a little carried away, you know, imagining what it might have been like to be dina when she was young and wild.

Jack: Absolutely captured her spirit. I’m telling you, this is going to be another best-seller for you as soon as it hits the stands.

Billy: Hey, you two. Hi, traci.

Traci: Billy, honey, hi! It’s so great to see you, too.

Jack: Our sister is working on her latest novel. I just got a sneak peek, and let me tell you —

Traci: Oh, stop, jack. I’m gonna have to rope billy into reading it, too, just like I did with you.

Billy: I would love to, just not today. I got a busy day. After a full day of work, we have a game night with the kids. Trying to keep them busy while they’re staying with us.

Traci: Well, that sounds like a lot of fun.

Billy: Yeah.

Traci: I see an old friend of mine. I’m gonna go say hello for just a second, okay?

Billy: Sure.

Traci: Be right back. Excuse me.

Billy: Ah.

Jack: So, are you and lily still pursuing a story about tara locke’s arrest?

Billy: Come on, we told you that we can’t ignore a story of this magnitude simply because it involves our family. But I will say that we are working on another story altogether, more specifically about ashland. We’re doing a deep dive into his life and seeing if there’s anything we haven’t uncovered yet.

Jack: Oh, good, that will end well.

Abby: Hey, thanks for coming right over.

Rey: Hey.

Abby: Ben, start from the beginning. They need to hear this.

Stitch: Okay, this could be nothing at all, but abby pulled this protein bar out of her purse, and it jogged my memory. The last time I was leaving town to go back to iowa, I stopped in this little convenience store. While I was shopping, I remember a guy buying these same bars — the ones that abby says were mariah’s favorite protein snack.

Abby: They’re specifically marketed to expectant mothers.

Stitch: Guy was buying a whole bunch of them, like he was stocking up for the long haul.

Rey: Okay, um, not sure how that adds up to an actual lead.

Abby: Go on, finish telling them what you told me.

Stitch: Okay, well, I only remembered the encounter because it struck me kind of strange. I thought maybe he was buying them for his pregnant wife, but this guy, he was a much older man. He sure wasn’t giving off an expectant dad vibe to me.

Rey: Do you remember what he looked like?

Stitch: He had gray hair, average height. I think he was wearing a button-down.

Abby: Stitch didn’t realize that there could be a connection to mariah until today.

Sharon: Do you think that man was buying those bars for mariah?

Abby: It’s possible, right?

Find your rhythm.

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Faith: Okay, last one. Get this one wrong, and all the other right answers get thrown out.

Moses: What? No fair.

Faith: It’s my pop quiz. I make the rules. August 6th.

Moses: Uh…that one’s not ringing any bells. All I can think of is that was, like, a few days after the concert.

Faith: Nothing? No idea?

Moses: Well, give me a hint.

Faith: I already gave you a hint — august 6th.

Moses: Thanks.

Faith: Give up?

Moses: Yeah. Tell me.

Faith: It was the day that you gave me the pressed vinyl copy of the concert.

Moses: No fair. I feel like I’m losing on a technicality.

Faith: Technicality or not, you still didn’t know the answer.

Moses: Wait, faith. Hold on. Here’s what you need to know. I like you, faith, a lot. I’ve let you set all the rules. I’ve tried not to pressure you, but it’s been impossible pretending like I was okay with just being friends. No, I want to hang out, go places together, and just be with you. That’s what I want, not what i expect. But the thing is, I mean, you gave me this feeling all the way back on may 4th when we were playing chess together, and i can’t seem to let it go.

Faith: There was something so special about the vinyl record that you gave me that day. The note from kendra and krista that told me that I needed to hang on to you because you’re a keeper. And I agree. ‘Cause this last year, everything seemed to go wrong, but then everything went right for me in a way, too. Because I’m still here and I’m healthy. And you stuck by me through it all. And all of those things that you say that you want to do, I want to do them, too.

Moses: So does that mean i pass?

Lily: Oh, man, well, I guess it would be pointless to try to change your mind. I mean, a job this important with this kind of responsibility definitely should take priority.

Nate: Well, I’m glad you understand.

Lily: Yeah, and I’m so proud of you, honestly. I’ve always wanted this kind of success for you, even if I have to swallow my own disappointment.

Nate: Hey. [ Chuckles ] If I thought I could make it work, I would, but after going over it and over it in my head, I realize I needed to give you my notice.

Lily: I know. I understand. There’s no hard feelings.

Nate: Listen, I know you’re committed to keeping askmdnow going with or without me. It’s helping so many people, and I’m just a small part of it.

Lily: No, I mean, the hard part is gonna be finding someone to replace you, ’cause, you know, you’re a tough act to follow. You got the brilliance and the good looks in one package.

Nate: Thank you. But I think I know someone who has all that and more. Mind if I throw out a name?

Lily: No, please do.

Nate: Okay, now, you don’t have to make this decision right away. Just think about it. But I think this person would be an amazing choice.

Lily: Okay.

Nate: Elena.

Lily: Oh. Yeah, that’s actually an interesting suggestion.

Amanda: Well, I hope that did the trick.

Elena: [ Sighs ] You know? It didn’T.

[ Both laugh ] I’m still exhausted and wired.

Amanda: I really think you’re just worn out.

Elena: Yeah, yeah. But I better stop stalling. I need to get back upstairs and force myself to go to sleep before my shift.

Amanda: Are you sure that there’s no one at the hospital who can lighten your workload?

Elena: No, I’m fine. I’ll probably just suck it up and hope that my schedule gets better.

Amanda: As long as you don’t pass out from exhaustion first.

Elena: Oh, I was probably just over-exaggerating. Really, I’m fine. See you.

Amanda: Yeah.

Rey: Look, I know we need a lead right now, but I got to say, this feels a little thin. Just because the man that stitch saw was an older man doesn’t mean he wasn’t a father-to-be or maybe a grandfather-to-be.

Tessa: I thought the same thing.

Sharon: Stitch, do you remember anything else about that encounter?

Stitch: Like I said, I wasn’t looking for a criminal that day, so I didn’t commit much of it to memory. The guy just stuck out to me. That’s pretty much all i remember.

Abby: Please, any memory from that day might help.

Stitch: [ Sighs ] The only other thing I remember was the shopping list the guy had. He dropped it, I picked it up, and handed it to him.

Rey: Okay, was there something else on that list that seemed significant?

Stitch: [ Sighs ] I didn’t pay much attention to it. All I remember was the notepaper itself. It had these little storks on it and they were carrying babies in their pouches.

[ Chuckles ] Sorry, I know that doesn’t mean anything.

Tessa: Was it yellow?

Stitch: Yeah. Yeah, I think it was. Why?

Tessa: I gave one just like that to mariah. She keeps it in her purse and takes it everywhere. Counting your veggies can be hard.

Moses: So I’ll take that smile on your face to mean I got an a-plus on your little quiz.

Faith: [ Chuckles ] I don’t know about that “plus” thing. You did miss one question, remember?

Moses: Okay, okay. How about I make you a deal? I’ll throw out a date, and if you get it right, we both get a’S. Cool?

Faith: I’m game.

Moses: August 13th.

Faith: Oh, that’s easy. I remember that date by heart. How could I ever forget our first kiss?

Moses: Yeah. And I bet your dad won’t forget either. He seemed real curious about what was going on between us.

Faith: At least we both know now.

Moses: You know what I want to do?

Faith: Tell me.

Moses: How about we go on a real date? I mean, the concert was cool, but it wasn’t an actual date. I could plan something special, pull it all together, and surprise you.

Faith: I would love that. I can’t wait. [ Chuckles ]

Billy: Oh, come on, jack. What’s wrong with a little investigation? Ashland locke is a self-made man. The question is, how did he make himself? My intuition is telling me that it’s not a very pretty story, so I’ll examine his life a little bit.

Jack: Oh, billy.

Billy: Hi, welcome back.

Traci: Oh, thank you. What did I miss?

Jack: Oh, not much. Our little brother here is out digging up dirt on ashland locke, a man famous for destroying anyone who crosses him.

Traci: Really? Why?

Billy: Oh, it’s okay. Just relax. Ashland locke is a big boy. He can handle whatever we throw at him.

Jack: I was a little more concerned about how this might affect victoria — you know, the mother of your children.

Billy: Yes, and I understand your concern, but let’s look at the upside here. Maybe we uncover something that makes victoria second-guess this mistake she’s about to make. Hey, maybe she even thanks me.

Traci: Billy, do you — do you really believe that? I mean, how would you feel if someone were slinging mud at lily?

Billy: Oh, you can’t compare the two. Lily’s an open book. She’s got nothing to hide.

Jack: I have a question. This mistake you’re worried victoria’s about to make, is this marrying someone with a terminal illness or marrying someone like ashland locke?

Billy: Can’t it be both? Excuse me, my food is ready. Good to see you.

Traci: Mm.

Billy: Thanks, jack.

Tessa: I can’t fight the feeling that this is significant.

Abby: The same notepad, the same protein bars that mariah likes. It can’t just be a coincidence. There’s got to be something there.

Rey: Alright, alright. Stitch, I need you to dig deep now. Any little thing. Doesn’t matter if you don’t think it’s important. The smallest detail could be significant. Alright, go back through your mind over everything that happened, step by step.

Stitch: I’ll do my best.

Rey: And I’m gonna need the name and the location of the store and the time and date you were there and anything that you can conjure up about this man that you saw. Maybe we’ll get lucky and the convenience store has some security footage we can get our hands on.

Sharon: If this guy really was shopping for mariah, at least we can assume that she’s being fed and taken care of. I mean, buying her the protein bars that she likes is a good sign that they’re at least giving her what she needs on some level.

Abby: Thank god you remember this, stitch. This is the first good lead that we’ve had. You are a hero.

Stitch: Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

[ Doorbell rings ]

Devon: Hey, what’s going on?

Abby: A couple of hours ago, I was struggling to hold on to even a sliver of hope. Not anymore.

Mariah: [ Sighs ] Alright, bowie, what do you say? Up for some more aerobics? Ah. Got to break up the boredom of staring at these four walls, so…

[ Gasps ] What was that? Oh!

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Traci: [ Sighs ] Well, I failed.

Jack: At what?

Traci: I got you out of your mood for a little while, but it did not last. Was it the encounter with billy or are you missing harrison?

Jack: Oh, maybe a little of both. Harrison’s where he needs to be. I’m fine.

Traci: [ Sighs ] If this were anybody else, i would tell them, you know, take a break, step back, take the time to recharge. But you are your father’s son. If this had happened to dad, he would throw himself more deeply into his work.

Jack: Look, with my co-ceo having moved to italy, I’m gonna have my hands full just divvying up the workload and keeping the company moving forward in the process.

Traci: That’s not what i meant.

Jack: I know what you meant. And thank you. Just focus on finishing your fabulous new book. And if you’re looking for somebody to worry about, billy’s a good choice these days.

Traci: [ Chuckles ]

[ Sighs ]

Billy: Hey, there. Here’s your lunch. You go on without me. I got some work to do.

Lily: Oh, I can tell by that little gleam in your eye the work has to do with ashland.

Billy: Well, I did get some interesting information from one of the reporters I have on the story. Turns out ashland locke was involved with an older woman back in the day before tara. The information is a little sketchy and there’s not much in the nature of their relationship, but this is when he first started when he was in his 20s and she was north of that, let’s say. And she was also very wealthy.

Lily: Okay, I mean, that’s not that compelling, and to be honest, a little ageist. So is this really worth reporting?

Billy: Oh, I know, it’s not exactly earth-shattering, but i believe there’s more to it. And trust me, if there is, I’m gonna find it.

Rey: Hey, let’s see if that convenience store has a surveillance system. If so, we got to grab the footage from that day that i told you about. Also, let’s get some eyes over there. Let’s keep a lookout for an older man who would be buying supplies that a pregnant woman might need.

Sharon: Thank you, stitch. Just imagine if you hadn’t seen abby take that protein bar out of her purse earlier.

Tessa: We may have never made this connection.

Abby: [ Sighs ] It feels like we’re finally getting somewhere.

Devon: Yeah, it does, it does. Um, I have a bit of an update for you.

Abby: You have some information?

Devon: Well, I reached out to christine today about getting that message to chance.

Abby: Did she get through to him?

Devon: She didn’t, not yet, but it’s still a work-in-progress. She’s still putting in the effort. Just hopefully it’ll be soon.

Abby: [ Sighs ] Can you imagine? Hopefully mariah will be home before chance returns, and our precious baby will be safe. It would be a dream come true.

Mariah: Keep calm. Don’t overreact. And enough with the aerobics. Okay? It’s fine if you get out of shape. It’s just fine. There’s nobody to see you anyway. There’s nobody here to make fun of you. Oh! Ah! Oh! Oh, no. Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no. No, no. Mm! Mm! No, these can’t be contractions. They can’t be contractions. It’s too soon. Oh.

[ Groaning ] Oh, it’s too soon.

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Xander: [Sighs]

Gwen: Do you always get this dressed up to answer the door?

Xander: I was just about to have a shower. What can I do for you?

Gwen: I came– I came to say I’m sorry.

Olivia: Oh, it is so good to finally meet you, eli, and to see your precious babies in person.

Eli: This is for you.

Olivia: Good manners and handsome. You got the total package here, lani.

Lani: Aunt paulina said the same thing when she first met him, although she used more colorful terms.

Olivia: Oh, what did she say?

Eli: We won’t get into that.

Olivia: Oh, tell me what my daughter called you.

Lani: Tell her.

Eli: She said something like I look like a tall glass of chocolate milk.

Olivia: She can’t help herself. Paulina has never met a line she wouldn’t cross.

Abe: Alice and tom’s plaque.

Paulina: Back in its rightful place. Julie was just here checking it out.

Abe: Oh, so how’d that go?

Paulina: Pretty well, actually. It seems fitting that this is the place where we buried the hatchet. We agreed to start over with a clean slate.

Abe: Lani tells me that you and she did the same.

Paulina: Oh, I’m so grateful for that. So, abraham, what about us?

Tripp: Allie, there’s something I want to tell you.

Allie: What?

Tripp: I– I love you. Allie?

Allie: I, um– I don’t know what to say.

Johnny: So you think I’m cute?

Chanel: That answer your question?

Johnny: I did not see that one coming, but I’m glad that it did.

Chanel: Me too. Although now I feel like everybody’s looking at us.

Johnny: Yeah. Maybe we should go someplace a little more private?

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

 

Tripp: I didn’t mean to put you on the spot. You don’t have to say it back, just because I did.

Allie: Tripp–

Tripp: No really. It’s okay. It felt right, in the moment, but if you don’t feel the same way–

Allie: I care about you a lot. I just– I don’t know if I’m ready to say those words yet. I’m sorry.

Tripp: You have nothing to be sorry about okay. I don’t want you to force anything. And you know what? We don’t have to talk about it anymore. Let’s just forget it ever happened.

Allie: No. Wait. I want you to understand why I didn’t say that.

Johnny: I’m sorry. Did I just push that too far? I just–the kiss was so great that I was hoping it wouldn’t be the last one. But if you’re not comfortable, we don’t–

Chanel: I’m not uncomfortable. I don’t get uncomfortable.

Johnny: So–

Chanel: So let’s do it.

Johnny: Yeah?

Chanel: Yeah let’s get out of here.

Johnny: Now you’re talking. Your place or mine?

Chanel: Well, I’m staying with my mom, and my grandmother’s in from out of town.

Johnny: My place it is. Can I get the check please? Right away. Thank you.

Gwen: So are you gonna put on a shirt?

Xander: Before I take a shower? That’s a bit silly, no?

Gwen: Yeah. There’s no complaints by me. Sorry.

Xander: Just what exactly are you sorry for?

Gwen: I just heard that you spent the night in jail.

Xander: It’s not my first.

Gwen: Still, that couldn’t have been pleasant.

Xander: Well, it goes with the territory, you know. I couldn’t exactly wriggle out of the charges, after I confessed to jack.

Gwen: Yeah. You didn’t have to do that, xander.

Xander: Well, I kind of did. Jack was on the brink of discovering that you lied about your miscarriage.

Gwen: Yeah. A few moments more, and i probably would have come clean.

Xander: But then you would have lost your father, after you spent your whole life without him. All I lost was one night.

Gwen: Yes, but you could still go to prison, xander. I can’t let you do that. Not for protecting me.

Xander: It’s all right, gwen.

Gwen: No, no. It’s not actually. I should–no. I should go to the police, and I should tell them the truth. My nunormal?

Xander: Gwen, you don’t have to confess. I’m not going to prison.

Gwen: How do you know that?

Xander: Ej dimera agreed to represent me.

Gwen: Ej?

Xander: I mean you do know him, right? I mean, I assume you do, given your history with the family.

Gwen: I know him by reputation, yes. I haven’t actually met him.

Xander: Well, let me tell you he is beyond capable and utterly ruthless. He already got me released on bail, and I’m sure it’s just a matter of time before he makes all the charges go away.

Gwen: Are you sure?

Xander: Well, he better, ’cause I just spent $1 million to retain him.

Paulina: I know how badly I hurt you, abe, and I’d love the chance to make it up to you, if you’ll let me.

Abe: I was encouraging lani to forgive you, and I would be a hypocrite not to try.

Paulina: Really? So you think we can start over too?

Abe: Well, I’m not saying that it would be easy, but… I would like to try.

Paulina: Oh, you don’t know how much this means to me.

Abe: You know… I tried so hard to be mad at you. Stay mad at you. But I can’t deny how I feel when I’m around you. It’ll be such a relief to– be such a relief to get past the secrets and the lies.

Paulina: It will.

Abe: You don’t look relieved.

Olivia: Those are the most gorgeous babies I’ve ever seen since–well, since you were born, lani, and of course chanel.

Eli: Well, I can imagine lani being a beautiful baby, but she’s also a wonderful mother, as well.

Olivia: Amen, and I’m so sorry I wasn’t here for the wedding or the christening.

Lani: That’s okay, big mama.

Eli: Yeah. We knew you weren’t well enough to travel.

Lani: And we’re just really happy that you’re all better.

Olivia: It’s a true blessing.

Lani: You know, big mama, you said that you came to salem to get a couple things straight with aunt paulina, but you didn’t say what they were.

Olivia: [Laughs] If you think you’re gonna tell that child you’re her mother, you got another thing coming, hear?

Lani: So what was it about?

Allie: The truth is I’ve never said “I love you” to anyone I’ve been with before, so it’s kind of a big deal.

Tripp: Of course it is.

Allie: Have you said it to someone else?

Tripp: I have. It’s always a major step. You’ve never had a serious boyfriend?

Allie: I dated a couple guys in europe, but nothing like this. I love being with you so much, but I just feel–I don’t know. Maybe I’m scared of saying something too soon, or maybe it’s from all of the trauma that I went through last year, or–I don’t know. I’m just not ready. Does that make sense? And I know that I’m way in my head right now, and I’m talking too much. Way too much, but I just don’t want to hurt you. But I have hurt you, haven’t I?

 

Olivia: Well, I’ll give it to you straight, child. When I found out paulina was seeing your father, I thought it was a very bad idea. I mean, there’s a world full of men out there, and she chooses her sister’s ex. The father of her child.

Lani: Dad and aunt paulina had a connection right away.

Olivia: Connection, fine. But the bible says thou shall not uncover the nakedness of your brother’s wife.

Lani: Big mama.

Olivia: Well, you know what I’m saying. It’s wrong.

Eli: Lani wasn’t sure at first either.

Lani: Look, yes. I was–at first, I was weirded out by it for a minute, and then I got over it. Big mama, mom and dad were never married, and they were done a long time ago.

Olivia: But there still can be feelings.

Lani: Mom doesn’t seem worried about it, so why are you?

Olivia: Well, I guess I’m just old-fashioned.

Abe: So what’s wrong, paulina?

Paulina: Uh–uh– I was just thinking.

Abe: About what?

Paulina: Well, hopefully thinking that you were thinking the same thing. That the only thing good about breaking up is getting back together.

Abe: You don’t waste any time, do you?

Paulina: Life is short, abraham.

Abe: You don’t have to tell me that.

Paulina: Well, I would invite you over to my apartment, but my mama’s there.

Abe: Lani told me that she and eli are taking the kids over to see her.

Paulina: Right, right, so what do you say we just head on over to your place?

Abe: Well, you know, that is very tempting, but I wouldn’t mind meeting the famous big mama. I’ve heard so much about her.

Paulina: Oh, I don’t know, abe.

Abe: You don’t want me to see her?

Paulina: No, no, no. Of course not. It’s just she’s a handful, and she is just so full of opinions about you, and me, and–

Abe: Tamara.

Paulina: Yes.

Abe: Well, you know, I am not afraid of big mama’s opinions. I just want her to know how much her daughter means to me. You know, we just have to be open to the whole family, if we’re gonna have a chance to make this work.

Paulina: You always know just what to say, don’t you?

Abe: Well, then shall we go see big mama?

Paulina: I can’t think of a reason why not.

Abe: Let’s do it.

Tripp: Really, allie, it’s okay.

Allie: Are you sure?

Tripp: As long as we’re together, and as long as this relationship is moving in the right direction, I’m cool.

Allie: Okay.

Tripp: And you don’t ever have to explain yourself to me.

[Beeping] Oh, that’s me. Oh, great.

Allie: Everything okay?

Tripp: It’s from kayla. I have to get back to the hospital.

Allie: But I thought you had the rest of the night off?

Tripp: I thought so, too, but, you know, that’s the life of a med student. I’d better get dressed.

Allie: [Sighs] Ugh!

Chanel: You said your family had a big house. You didn’t say it was a mansion.

Johnny: Yeah. Room’s this way.

Chanel: Do we need a map to get there?

Johnny: No, I think i remember the way.

Chanel: Can’t wait to see it.

[Door opens] Oh, wait. We can’t do this. Still fresh

Johnny: I’m so sorry. I thought you wanted this.

Chanel: No, no. I do. It’s just– do you have protection?

Johnny: Oh, yeah. Yeah sure. Just hang on. I know I’ve got something. I could have sworn–okay. I’m gonna run to the pharmacy. Just make yourself comfortable. Get relaxed. I’ll be back 20 minutes tops, okay?

Chanel: Wait. Hang on.

Johnny: No. It’s okay. Nobody’s gonna bother you up here.

Chanel: No, no. It’s just, you know, maybe it’s a good thing this happened. You know, maybe we should just hang out for a while.

Johnny: Hang out.

Chanel: Yeah. Maybe I was rushing things, and not for the right reasons.

Johnny: I get it.

Chanel: You do?

Johnny: Yeah. It’s because of that girl you were telling me about earlier, huh?

Allie: Thank you for watching henry.

Marlena: Oh, please don’t thank me. It was my pleasure. I adore being with him.

Allie: Where is he?

Marlena: Oh, he’s in the other room with john they’re playing with building blocks, they made quite an amazing structure. I’ll get him for you.

Allie: Oh, before you go, can we talk?

Marlena: Oh, of course. Sit. Okay. What’s going on?

Allie: It’s tripp.

Marlena: Is there a problem?

Allie: No. No. Actually, he’s great. He just told me he loves me.

Marlena: Oh. And it upset you?

Allie: It upset me, because I couldn’t say it back to him.

[Knocking]

Kayla: Yeah. Hey. You’re not supposed to be on shift tonight.

Tripp: If anyone asks, you called me in.

Kayla: Can I at least know why I’m being used as the excuse?

Tripp: I kind of told allie that I had to go back to the hospital.

Kayla: Why’d you do that?

Tripp: Well, things have been going really well with us, and we had a great day together, so I decided to go for it.

Kayla: Go for what?

Tripp: I told her that I loved her, and she didn’t say it back.

Kayla: Oh.

Tripp: What the hell was I thinking? I mean you never say it unless you’re sure the other person is ready, and now, I may have ruined everything.

[Laughter]

Abe: Well, hello everyone.

Lani: Dad?

Abe: Hello, eli, and hello, lani. Hello, jules. Hello, carver, and hello, mrs. Price.

Paulina: Mama, I’d like you to meet–

Olivia: No introduction necessary. Tamara showed me his picture a long time ago. I’d know you anywhere.

Abe: Mama price, it’s lovely to meet you.

Olivia: Call me olivia.

Abe: Olivia. Well, I’m very glad to have you here in salem. I’ve heard so much about you.

Olivia: I’m sure you have.

Abe: Yes. I assume you know that I have a history with your other daughter.

Olivia: History? That’s one way of putting it.

Abe: Well, tamara and i were together many years ago, and we share our lovely daughter, but I do want you to know how very much I care for paulina.

Olivia: I thought you two had broken up?

Abe: Well, we just got back together, mama.

Lani: You did?

Abe: We did.

Eli: Congratulations.

Paulina: Thanks.

Eli: That’s great, right?

Olivia: Y’all okay with this?

Lani: I mean, big mama, if they want to be together.

Olivia: Well, if you ask me, it’s a terrible mistake, and paulina knows why.

Lani: Why, auntie p?

Paulina: Well–

Abe: I assume this is about the lies that paulina told us.

Olivia: Lies?

Abe: About price town.

Olivia: Oh, that.

Abe: I can assure you that I have forgiven paulina about everything, and we’ve agreed to start fresh.

Paulina: That’s right. We’re all good, mama, so you can pipe down. Give us your blessing.

Gwen: For you to give up $1 million, just to protect me– honestly, I don’t know what to say.

Xander: But you don’t have to feel guilty, gwen. You didn’t ask me to be the fall guy.

Gwen: Yeah, but you needed that money.

Xander: Yeah. It’s not like I worked very hard for it. Anyway, in my experience, there’s always another opportunity around the corner.

Gwen: You know, I know a thing or two about you by now, xander. You really struggled to gain respect.

Xander: Money and respect aren’t the same thing.

Gwen: Oh, really? Since when?

Xander: Maybe I am growing as a person.

Gwen: I really don’t know how to thank you. No one’s ever done something so selfless for me before.

Xander: Well, I don’t think I’ve ever done anything so selfless for someone before, so maybe we’re both just exploring new territory.

Gwen: But you did all this for me?

Xander: I suppose I did.

Gwen: Thank you, xander. Thank you.

Xander: You’re very welcome. Feeling stressed in your skin?

Gwen: That is for helping with snyder’s body.

Xander: Even though it turned up where I left him?

Gwen: And that is for keeping my secret. That is for spending the night in jail. And this– this is for the $1 million.

Tripp: After everything that allie’s been through, the last thing she needed was somebody pressuring her.

Kayla: Tripp, you weren’t pressuring her. You were just being honest about your feelings.

Tripp: Yeah, but I put her in such an awkward position.

Kayla: Did she say that?

Tripp: No. She said it was fine, but I mean she got all nervous and over-explaining. I could tell she was uncomfortable.

Kayla: Well, I’m sure she didn’t want to hurt your feelings. Look, you said yourself that she’s been through a lot this year. She probably just needs time.

Tripp: What if she takes time and realizes that she’ll never love me back?

Marlena: You care for tripp.

Allie: Very much. He’s the best guy I’ve ever been with. We have fun together. We have great talks. He’s so good with henry.

Marlena: And you weren’t having any problems before he said he loved you?

Allie: I just heard those three words and froze.

Marlena: But you weren’t having any doubts before that?

Allie: Well, I did have a dream this morning that shook me a bit.

Marlena: What kind of dream?

Allie: I was in bed with tripp, but chanel was there too.

Chanel: Do you always try to analyze the girls you want to sleep with?

Johnny: Look, you wanted to talk. Now, we’re talking, and I can’t help but wonder if maybe the reason that you kissed me–maybe the reason that we are here, in my bedroom is the same reason you pulled back. You’re not over this girl.

Chanel: So you’re saying that I’m using you to get her out of my system?

Johnny: Are you? My plaque psoriasis…

Kayla: Look, when it comes to trauma recovery is rarely a straight line. But the fact that allie can have a healthy relationship and get close to you–I mean that’s a huge step. And it’s a testament to how supportive and patient you’ve been, but triggers can happen at any time, and I know that from experience.

Tripp: What if it isn’t about the trauma? What if it has nothing to do with charlie?

Kayla: Are you afraid that her feelings for you are not as strong as your feelings are for her?

Tripp: And I’m afraid that it might be because of someone else.

Johnny: Is it about the girl?

Chanel: No. And yes. Maybe I was trying to prove something to myself, but I really do like you, too.

Johnny: I’m glad to hear that.

Chanel: It’s just I need to accept that she’s with somebody else, and so I have no choice but to get over her.

Johnny: Well, if I can ever help you with that, now you know where to find me.

Chanel: Thanks.

Johnny: Yeah.

Chanel: Well, I should really go. My grandma’s in town, and I gotta catch her before she heads back to florida.

Johnny: Well, okay. Goodnight. Oh.

Eli: Okay, and last one. Lani and big mama. All right. That’s great. I’ll make sure I text everyone the pictures too.

Abe: Oh, I can’t wait to see ’em.

[Baby crying]

Lani: Well, carver is getting a little fussy here. Oh, and there goes jules.

Eli: Yeah. Well, I think we’re about five minutes away from a double meltdown.

Lani: Okay. I really want to do this, but I think we should pass on dinner and head home. They didn’t get much sleep today.

Paulina: Well, you sure you can’t just put ’em down here?

Eli: That sounds like a recipe for dinner and disaster.

Olivia: We understand. You get those angels home. It was good to meet you, eli.

Eli: It’s nice to meet you, as well, and please come back to see us soon.

Olivia: That’s a promise.

Lani: Oh, big mama, it was so good to see you.

Olivia: It’s always good to see you, baby. Your babies are a true miracle. I’m so proud of you, lani.

Lani: Thank you. I love you.

Eli: Okay. You ready?

Lani: Here we go.

Abe: Hey, sweetie.

Lani: Bye, dad.

Paulina: Aw.

Eli: All right.

Abe: Take care, all right?

Eli: Y’all have a good one.

Olivia: Oh, I miss them already.

Abe: I know how you feel.

Paulina: Abe, you want to stay for dinner?

Abe: Oh, that’s a nice invitation, you know, but I think I should let the two of you have some mother and daughter time.

Paulina: You sure?

Abe: Yeah. I mean we have all the time in the world, and mama. Mama price, it was so wonderful to meet you at last.

Olivia: I’m sure it was.

Abe: Well, see you tomorrow.

Paulina: Mm-hmm. You just try and stay away from me.

Abe: Ooh.

Paulina: [Chuckles] Get that damn frown off your face.

Allie: Chanel’s the girl that I told you about.

Marlena: Yes. Yes. Paulina’s daughter. The one who kissed you.

Allie: Yeah. And it’s not just the dream that’s making me wonder.

Marlena: Okay. What else is making you wonder?

Allie: Chanel met this guy, and she likes him, and I just felt this little stab of jealousy. And then tripp and I almost walked in on her date with him, and I just kind of panicked and made tripp leave. And I’m not exactly sure why.

Marlena: Well, maybe you didn’t want to see her with somebody else?

Allie: Maybe. But if I still have feelings for her, I want to get past them.

Marlena: Because you want to be with tripp.

Allie: Yes. And I want to be able to say that I love him back. In a perfect world, you know, chanel is in love with this new guy, and I’m in love with tripp, and I–everyone’s just happy.

Marlena: Well, sometimes things aren’t that neat and tidy, you know, because feelings are messy, and…

Allie: Yeah.

Marlena: Telling somebody that you love them–just those three words–they’re very powerful. And you shouldn’t rush into that, especially if you’re–well, if you’re confused about it. I think you should sort out your feelings before you move forward with tripp.

Allie: Yeah. You’re right. Thank you for letting me talk to you about this.

Marlena: Of course. Always, always, always. I’m always here for you, oh, darling.

Allie: I love you.

Marlena: I love you, too. Let me get that baby for you.

Allie: Okay. Thank you.

Chanel: I really gotta go.

Johnny: Do you?

Chanel: I do.

Johnny: Ah, okay. Text me.

Chanel: Or maybe I’ll stop by and surprise you some night.

Johnny: I like surprises. And next time, I will be prepared. Ohh. Ah!

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Xander: You know, I have to say, that was well worth $1 million. Oh, did somebody just make somebody laugh for the first time?

Gwen: No. No. I don’t know what you’re talking about. Shush.

Xander: You hungry?

Gwen: Not really.

Xander: Thirsty? I have champagne. We could celebrate my release from jail.

Gwen: Champers? Doesn’t that seem like bad luck, to celebrate before ej gets the charges dropped?

Xander: You’re probably right. Well, is there anything else I can get for you?

Gwen: I think you’ve done plenty.

Xander: Come on. There must be some incredibly selfless thing I can do to compel you to thank me all over again.

Gwen: Well, yeah. I think I probably owe you still, for the first one.

Xander: I’ve got an idea. How about I show you how the scots say, “you’re welcome?”

Gwen: Okay.

Kayla: When you say there’s someone else you mean allie’s friend who she had a thing for?

Tripp: Yeah.

Kayla: But you said you thought that she had put those feelings aside?

Tripp: She said I’m the only one she wants to be with.

Kayla: But you’re doubting her.

Tripp: I shouldn’T. I mean, we’ve been spending so much time together, and she’s never given me a reason to question her, but–

Kayla: But what?

Tripp: I would never say this to allie, but I can’t help wondering that what if she hasn’t really put those feelings aside completely? Maybe that’s why she couldn’t bring herself to say she loves me.

[Cell phone rings]

Allie: Hey.

Chanel: Hey, horton. I just wanted to let you know I went by the bank with my mom, and we signed all the rest of the paperwork for the bakery.

Allie: So we’re all set with sweet bits?

Chanel: Yep. All good.

Allie: That’s awesome. You must be so excited.

Chanel: Yeah. It’s been a good day. I even ran into that guy again.

Allie: Thirst trap?

Chanel: Yep. Yeah. We went for a drink at julie’s place.

Allie: I know.

Chanel: You do?

Allie: Tripp and i were there. We ran into your mom outside.

Chanel: Oh, well, why didn’t you guys come in? I could have introduced you.

Allie: We didn’t want to get in the way. Did you have fun?

Chanel: Yeah, yeah. It was cool. He’s a lot of fun.

Allie: I’m happy for you.

Chanel: Thanks. I–I gotta go head home. I want to say goodbye to big mama before she leaves. Love you.

Allie: Love you too.

[Cell phone beeps]

Eli: Your grandmother is a trip.

Lani: It’s easy to see where my aunt paulina gets it from.

Eli: Yes it is.

Lani: It was nice having the family all together today, wasn’t it?

Eli: Mm-hmm, but it seems like every time someone arrives, someone leaves.

Lani: I know my dad is really going to miss theo, but I am happy that him and paulina are back together, because I hated the thought of him being lonely.

Eli: I knew they’d work it out. I’m just surprised that you came around, but I’m glad that you did.

Lani: Yeah. Me too, and I’m so happy that we finally have all the lies and the secretes behind us.

Eli: Mm-hmm.

Paulina: Abe said he wanted to give us some alone time, but I think he was just done dealing with your nonsense.

Olivia: My nonsense?

Paulina: You were positively rude to him, mama.

Olivia: Well, I’m sorry. Unlike most people, I can’t hide my true feelings.

Paulina: Well, this isn’t about you.

Olivia: It’s about my family. I’m sorry, paulina, but you’re playing with fire.

Paulina: Well, that’s none of your concern. Now, if I want to be with abe, you can’t stop me.

Olivia: Maybe I can’t, but you’re fooling yourself, if you think you can ever tell him the truth. Because if lani finds out the truth, she’ll never forgive you, and neither will abe. You just got him back, but if he finds out the truth, he’ll kick your behind to the curb so fast.

Paulina: Yeah. I hear you, mama. I hear you.

Olivia: Do you?

Paulina: Yes, yes, and you’re right, you’re right.

Olivia: Promise me.

Paulina: There’s nothing more I’d like than to tell my beautiful daughter that I’m her mama, but I know. I know, if I told her, that she and abe, they’ll never forgive me for lying all these years. So if I want her and abe both in my life, I’ll just have to take my secret to the grave.

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B&B Transcript Tuesday, August 24, 2021

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[ Romantic guitar instrumental ]

[ Birds caw ]

Steffy: How was your swim?

Finn: Oh, it was refreshing. I saw a whole pod of dolphins.

Steffy: You did? Oh, kelly would’ve loved that. Amelia took her and hayes to the park.

Finn: Oh, so does that mean I get my beautiful wife all to myself?

Steffy: I know… last night was amazing.

Finn: Mm.

Steffy: We really needed that.

Finn: Well yeah, especially since you’re leaving me for san francisco.

Steffy: I know, but it’s only for a night. I have to go with hope. You know, deal with hope for the future. I hate being away from you and the kids.

Finn: Me too, but I’ll be here holding down the fort.

Steffy: I know you will. It just makes me feel uneasy that sheila’s out there… somewhere.

Sheila: You know, I kept quiet about our affair… and about finn all of finn’s life.

Jack: What do you want, sheila? What do you want?

Sheila: All I want to do is see finn, one more time and to see my grandson and hold him in my arms and then I am out of your life, forever.

Li: What are you gonna do, jack?

Jack: What?

Li: You said you were going to call room service. You wanted breakfast.

Jack: No. I mean, yeah, sure.

Li: Hey, what is it? You’ve been preoccupied since last night.

Jack: I’m sorry.

Li: There’s something obviously troubling you. Does it have anything to do with finn’s birth mother?

[ Romantic piano instrumental ]

Quinn: Eric? There you are.

Eric: Hi. Hi. I– I owe you an apology.

Quinn: For what?

Eric: For falling asleep last night. I’m sorry. Our first night home, us together… and I disappoint you once again.

Quinn: I’ll admit I had very different plans for us last night. I came down here ready for us to celebrate.

Eric: Yeah, and I had already conked out. The last martini got to me, I guess.

Quinn: Ah well, it happens to the best of us. I was a little tipsy myself.

Eric: Yeah? You were fast asleep when I went upstairs.

Quinn: Well, you could’ve woken me up.

Eric: But you were sleeping so… soundly, I didn’t want to disturb.

Quinn: It felt so good to be back in our bed. But we can just make up for it tonight.

Li: Jack. It’s okay. You’ve been honest and truthful with me our entire marriage. The only secret you kept was that finn’s birth mother approached you after we adopted finn. Do I wish you had told me back then? Yes, of course, I do. But I can forgive that. I know you were only just trying to protect us. I love you.

[ Knocking ]

Sheila: Hey keith!

Carter: Miss carter.

Sheila: Uh, is there something wrong?

Keith: I see you’re extending your stay?

Sheila: Yes. Yes, there’s somebody very important I need to see before I leave.

Finn: We agreed to put sheila out of our minds and focus on the two of us.

Steffy: I know, but I can’t stop thinking about her. Like, that’s the problem. That’s the kind of power she has over all of us.

Finn: No, she doesn’T. She doesn’t have that power over you, me, or our children. None. What she did to your family in the past… we’re breaking that cycle. Alright? Right here, right now. We can’t let sheila ruin another moment of our happiness. An amusement park is like whooping cough,

Li: You must have been shocked when you learned of what she’d done.

Jack: It was a long time ago, li. There wasn’t much on the internet back then. I only got a glimpse of who she was or what she was capable of.

Li: Sounds like she’s become progressively more dangerous over the years.

Jack: I couldn’t have predicted the lengths she’d go to.

Li: Shooting at people? My god. Kidnapping?

Jack: You know, it’s only now that I realize how unstable she was. I’ll do whatever it takes to protect our family.

Li: I know you’re just as wary of her as I am, jack.

Jack: We won’t have to deal with her. Don’t think or worry about sheila ever again.

Sheila: Would you like to come in?

Keith: You’re kind of, uh… mysterious.

Sheila: And I get the feeling you want your room back.

Keith: You’ve been here awhile. I don’t want to pry, but… this person you want to see before you leave town. I’m assuming it’s a guy?

Sheila: As a matter of fact, yes.

Keith: That’s what I thought. Big date?

Sheila: I hope so.

[ Chuckles ]

Keith: If you need any restaurant recommendations, there are a lot of good places to eat around here.

Sheila: Thank you, but I’m familiar. I don’t think we’re going to be meeting at a restaurant.

Keith: This guy, um… older or younger? If you don’t mind me asking.

Sheila: Younger. Actually, much younger.

Keith: Well, okay. Okay, good for you. Either way, it seems like he means a lot.

Sheila: Yeah, he’s very special to me.

Keith: Been a long time since you’ve seen one another?

Sheila: Actually uh, we’ve never met.

Keith: So a blind date? You– you meet on an app, or…? Is a friend fixing you up?

Sheila: Well, it’s– it’s an acquaintance that’s going to introduce us.

Keith: Cool.

Shila: Yeah. It is. I can hardly wait to meet this little guy.

Steffy: Oh, my sweet baby boy. He and kelly are my whole world. And I’m leaving them?

Finn: Well, you’re leaving for like twenty four hours.

Steffy: Look how cute they look in this photo. How can they be so adorable?

Finn: Well, because they’re half of you, that’s why. Hm?

Steffy: I don’t know if I can do this. I don’t know.

Finn: You’re going to be fine.

Steffy: Then, why do i feel so guilty?

Finn: Because it’s been all about the kids lately. You have a meeting to attend, you have a business to run. And look, you love your work. Right? This is going to be good for you.

Steffy: Yeah. Yeah, I want to get back into it and everything, it’s just– I think it’s hitting me harder because of all the, the other stuff…

Finn: My birth mother. Okay.

Steffy: Yeah.

Finn: I promise you, steffy, sheila, she’s gone. She’s out of our lives. Don’t give her another thought.

Quinn: So, we missed out on one night. We have so many more evenings ahead of us.

Eric: We do. We have our whole lives together. I’m so grateful for that. And I’m so grateful that you came back.

Quinn: I’m so happy you still believe in us.

Eric: I do. With all my heart.

Quinn: So why– why do I get the feeling that there’s something still wrong.

Eric: I– I’m sorry. I don’t mean to– I don’t mean to make you feel that way.

Quinn: Look, we can take our time with this, you know. I get it. We don’t need to rush into anything–

Eric: It’s not time. I don’t need more time. It’s just that there’s– there’s something that, um– there’s something I should’ve confessed to you before I asked you to come back and live with me. Smooth dark chocolate, refreshing peppermint,

Steffy: Are you sure you’re going to be okay while I’m gone?

Finn: Of course! We’re going to have a great time– it’s just gonna be a wild party.

Steffy: Really?

Finn: Mm-hm.

Steffy: You’re gonna pop some bottles?

Finn: Oh yeah. It’s gonna be, uh, vip bottle service like you’ve never seen. We got top-shelf milk, imported juice boxes.

Steffy: Really? You have dj kelly on the mic?

[ Imitates record scratching ]

Finn: Yeah, yeah, if she’s game. I mean, you know how she gets. She can be a bit of a diva. I don’t know if we can book her.

Steffy: Yeah, she’s really bossy. She’s gonna be bossing you around while I’m gone.

Finn: Mm. Well, I’m gonna do anything I can to make that kid happy. And everything to put her mom at ease.

Steffy: I believe you. I trust your judgment.

Finn: Well good because you and the kids are my number one priority. Everything I do, every decision I make, is with your guys’ best interest at heart.

Steffy: I’m glad we’re on the same page, especially when it’s dealing with sheila.

Finn: I understand how critical it is to keep her far away.

Steffy: I love you.

Finn: I love you. Okay.

Steffy: Mm-hm?

Finn: One more. Go.

Jack: Sheila won’t be part of our lives anymore.

Li: How can you be sure?

Jack: Because I won’t allow it. You know how much I love you.

Li: I have a pretty good idea.

Jack: You’ve been so patient and understanding. Especially throughout this whole sheila ordeal.

Li: I’m just glad it’s over with. She’s moved on and so have we.

Jack: I’m such a lucky man that you agreed to be my wife all those years ago…

Li: You know, you’re real cute when you get mushy, you know that?

Jack: That’s why you married me.

Li: Yeah.

[ Dramatic instrumental ]

[ Tapping ]

[ Cellphone whistling ]

Eric: I don’t want to worry you but you deserve to know the why of what happened between us the last few months.

Quinn: Okay…

Eric: When– when i was being so cold to you, so… non-communicative. And when I pushed you away, I pushed you right into carter’s arms. It really wrecked me but I came to understood that you were in need of passion and tenderness. You wanted to feel desired like anybody would.

Quinn: Eric, I was hoping we wouldn’t have to keep bringing this up. We’re back together. Things are better than ever…

Eric: They could’ve been better last night. I don’t want there ever to be any mistaking how much I love you, how beautiful I think you are, how much I desire you.

Quinn: Eric, I know–

Eric: I mean, you’re this incredibly passionate, beautiful woman and I love you so much. And I want you. I always want you but I… I can’T… trusted by pet owners for over 20 years

Quinn: Whatever you’re dealing with… you’re not alone. We can handle it, together. You have no idea how much you have transformed my life. And I’m going to show you how much you mean to me tonight, tomorrow night and every night after that.

Eric: I want that so much… but I can’T.

Quinn: Why not, sweetheart?

Eric: Quinn, it’s– it’s so humiliating. I can– I can hardly say the words. But.. I have, um…

Quinn: Have what?

Eric: I have, uh. I have… erectile dysfunction. I can’t– I can’t– I can’t make love to you.

[ Knocking ]

Jack: Finn?

Finn: Dad. I didn’t know you were stopping by.

Jack: I thought I’d surprise you!

Finn: Oh, that’s great. You uh, you just missed steffy. She’s on her way up to san francisco.

Jack: Oh yeah. You told me earlier on the phone, remember? First trip since the baby. So uh, you’re all alone?

Finn: Yeah. Paris is at work. And the nanny’s dropping off kelly at a playdate.

Jack: What about the baby?

Finn: In the nursery. Just got home from the park.

Jack: So you’re officially on dad duty.

Finn: Yeah, well I’m always on dad duty. But, today I got ’em all to myself today.

Jack: I’m proud of you, son. Just the way you settled into parenthood… this new life.

Finn: Honestly, I’ve never been happier.

Jack: It shows.

Finn: Where’s mom?

Jack: She’s back at the hotel. Just thought I’d pop by and say hi and tell you again how sorry I am.

Finn: You don’t need to.

Jack: No, no, no, no, no. I should have told you earlier about your birth mother. And believe me, I’m regretting that mistake.

Finn: Yeah, you should’ve but you know what? It’s over. It’s done with. I’d rather not dwell on all this. It seems like all we’ve talked about, steffy and I, is sheila showing up at our wedding reception.

Jack: I feel terrible about that. But I am convinced that sheila will soon be out of our lives.

Finn: Soon? No, dad, she’s–. It’s done. She’s– she’s gone. Wait, are you–? She didn’t reach out to you or something? Did she?

Jack: Yeah.

Finn: She– I hope you didn’t– I hope you didn’t respond.

Jack: Yeah, I did. Ended up seeing her.

Finn: You saw her.

Jack: Yeah, I told her to stay out of our lives. She swore she’d leave town and not cause anymore trouble for our family.

Finn: Okay. Okay, that’s what everyone wants. Did you get through to her?

Jack: To some degree…

Finn: Wait, what is that supposed to mean?

Jack: Sheila has agreed to leave town… on one condition: She wants to see you again… and she wants to hold her grandson.

[Ominous strings instrumental]

[ Sheila sighs ]

[ Lullaby plays ]

Sheila: My grandson. Grandma loves you, sweetheart.

[ Suspenseful instrumental ] You better make it happen, jack. Or else.

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Y&R Update Tuesday, August 24 2021

Young & The Restless Update

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Sharon in "Young and The Restless" 8/24/21

Nate went to Devon’s hoping to see Moses. Devon said his brother was upstairs, but he was probably taking off soon. Nate just wanted to touch base with his cousin again. He admitted he was a little disappointed Moses wasn’t going into medicine, but it was his life. Nate thought that Devon would be a great mentor to Moses. He said losing Neil was hard on Moses, but he was growing into a young man now, and a lot of that was thanks to Devon. Devon gave Nate and Sofia credit too. Moses came down and overheard Devon suggest inviting Sofia out to visit. Moses didn’t want that because he thought his mom would want to take him back to NY.

 

Moses admitted that he’d been dodging his mom’s calls the past few days because he didn’t want to explain why he stopped pursuing a career in medicine. He said she was so excited about him becoming a doctor, and to her, there was a big difference between being a doctor and being in the entertainment industry. Devon understood that, but the job still required hard work and dedication. He offered to have that conversation with Sofia. He said that Neil wanted him to go into business, not music, but Devon was able to get him to come around. Nate and Devon knew Faith was one of the reasons Moses wanted to stay. Devon said he’d make the call to Sofia, but Moses would have to follow up with her and let her know he was excited about this decision. Nate had to go. Devon and Moses teased him about not being too famous to spend time with the little people anymore. He said he’d be around a lot, but right now he had to go fill a gap that just opened.

Ben was at Abby’s. She told him that Rey and Victor both checked in, but neither had any new leads on Mariah. Ben was concerned for Abby, but she thought they should be focusing on Mariah, because they had no idea what conditions she was in right now, whether she and the baby were getting nutritious food and whether they’d get the help they needed if something went wrong. Ben urged Abby to stay positive. With all the people looking for Mariah, a lead was bound to turn up. Abby just hoped Mariah knew how much Abby cared about her. Ben said of course she did, but Abby worried that Mariah felt abandoned by Abby. When Abby went through her purse for a tissue, she pulled out a Maternity brand protein bar. Ben picked it up, and Abby said that she always kept a few in her purse because Mariah liked them. Ben said he saw Maternity bars before.

Mariah in "Young and The Restless" 8/24/21

Mariah exercised in her room and confided to Bowie that if the door even opened a crack, she was going to bolt. Mariah had a pile of the protein bars Ben recognized. She ate one then got up to do more aerobics. She suddenly grabbed her belly and said “what was that?” She inhaled sharply. To her horror, the sensation happened again, and she realized she might be going into early labor.

At Crimson Lights, Faith surprised Sharon by being excited for school to start in a few weeks. Faith knew she should dread the end of summer vacation, but this year already felt better than the last. Having a friend like Moses in her corner helped. She thought she could deal with the bullies this time, because she felt more mature and safe. Faith noticed something was off with Sharon and asked if she was okay. Sharon assured her daughter that everything was fine. Before Faith left for her meeting with Moses, she asked if Sharon heard from Mariah lately. As Rey walked in, Faith said she knew Mariah was taking some time to herself, but she barely responded to texts. Sharon pretended all was well, and Faith left. Sharon second guessed her decision to keep Faith in the dark about the situation with Mariah. Rey reminded Sharon that she’d decided not to worry Faith without being able to give her something positive, like a reason to believe Mariah would be okay. Abby called and told Sharon and Rey to come over right away.

Back at the Chancellor house, Ben told Tessa, Abby, Sharon and Rey that the last time he was in Genoa City, he saw a guy buying a whole bunch of maternity protein bars. Rey didn’t think that was much of a lead. Abby urged Ben to tell Sharon and Rey what he’d told her. Ben said this guy was an older man who could’ve been buying them for his wife, but Ben didn’t get an “expectant father” vibe from him. Rey asked for a description. Ben said he was average height with gray hair, and he was wearing a button down. Rey said just because this guy was older didn’t mean he wasn’t a father-to-be, or perhaps grandfather-to-be. Tessa thought the same thing. Sharon asked if Ben remembered anything else about that encounter. Ben recalled that the guy had a shopping list written on paper with storks on it. The guy dropped it, and Ben picked it up and handed it back. Tessa looked hopeful and asked if it was yellow, and Ben said he thought so. Tessa gave Mariah a notepad just like that, and Mariah kept it in her purse.

Rey, who now thought this was a promising lead, instructed Ben to dig deep and tell him every little detail he could remember, no matter how insignificant it seemed. Rey also wanted to know the name and location of this store and the time and the date of the encounter. He hoped they’d get lucky and the store had security footage. Sharon said that if this man had Mariah, buying the protein bars she liked was a good sign that he was taking care of her needs on some level. Elated by the lead, Abby called Ben a hero. Devon showed up. Rey made some phone calls to the station about Ben’s information. Sharon thanked Ben. Across the room, Devon said Christine hadn’t gotten in touch with Chance yet, but she was working on it. Abby hoped that Mariah would be home before Chance returned and their precious baby would be safe. Ben looked over at Abby.

Faith and Moses met at the park. She’d made a pop quiz for him, and she asked what they were doing on May 4th. After some thought, he said they were played chess in her hospital room. She noted that they shared their first kiss recently, and she only kissed people she cared about, and they had to care about her enough to remember important times they shared together. She promised this trip down memory lane would be fun, but he looked nervous and asked what if he wasn’t good at dates and failed. She looked at him, and he sensed they’d be over if he failed. “No pressure right?,” she asked, and he grinned at her.

Moses got all the questions right, but Faith said that all his right answers would be thrown out if he didn’t know this last one. He didn’t think that was fair, but she said she made the rules. She asked what happened August 6th. He was stumped, though he knew it was a few days after the concert. She said it was the day that he gave her the pressed vinyl copy of the concert. She got up to leave, since he didn’t know the answer. He said he liked her a lot, and he let her set all the rules and he tried not to pressure her, but it was impossible to pretend he was okay with just being friends. He wanted to spend time with her. “It’s what I want, not what I expect,” he said. He said she gave him this feeling all the way back on May 4th when they were playing chess. Faith thought there was something so special about the vinyl record. It had a note from Kendra and Krista saying she should hold onto Moses. She said the last year went so wrong, but in a way it went right because she was still here and healthy, and he stuck by her through it all. She wanted to spend time with him too. He asked if that meant he passed. Moses thought Faith’s smile meant he got an A+ on her quiz, but she said he missed a question. He said he had a question, and if she got it right, they’d both get As. He asked what happened on August 13th. That was easy for her – she’d never forget their first kiss. He didn’t think Nick would forget either. Moses suggested that he and Faith go on a real date, and she loved the idea.

Traci and Jack were at the Abbott house. He told her how excited Kyle and Summer were to have Harrison. He respected Ashland for doing what was best for the child, even though it would be hard to have Harrison so far away. Traci knew Jack was putting a positive spin on Harrison’s move, but she could tell he missed him already. He said she was very perceptive, which made her a good writer. She asked him to take a look at the book she was working on, which was a fictional account of Dina’s early days at high society in Paris. She only needed him to look at the first few pages. He said he could do a maximum of five before he had to go back to work. Jack became engrossed in the book, and Traci smiled knowingly as he devoured it. Eventually, she interrupted to ask him to take her to lunch, and he was shocked by how much time had passed. He asked how she knew this book was just what he needed. “I know you. And I thank my lucky stars for that every single day,” she said. They hugged.

At work, Billy asked why he’d try and keep things from Lily when she saw through him better than anyone. She suggested that one day he’d stop trying. He admitted he was trying to find something on Ashland that would make Victoria second guess the marriage, which Billy thought would be a mistake for Victoria, Johnny and Katie. Lily pointed out that Billy assured Victoria that he accepted her engagement. He said that if he didn’t find anything, Victoria would never know he’d investigated Ashland, so no harm, no foul. However, if he did find something, Victoria could be angry, or she could be relieved she and the kids dodged a bullet, in which case she’d be indebted to him forever. Lily scoffed and said to dream on.

Jack and Traci were at Society, and he told her that her book would be a bestseller. He thought her writing captured the spirit of their mother. Billy happened to come up, and Jack told him about the book. Billy wanted to read it, but not now, because he and Lily were having a game night with the kids. Traci stepped away to go chat with an old friend. Jack asked if ChancComm was still pursuing the story on Tara’s arrest. Billy said they couldn’t ignore a story of that magnitude just because it involved their family. He mentioned that they were working on a story that would be a deep dive into Ashland’s background. Jack didn’t think that would end well. Billy didn’t see anything wrong with an investigation. Traci returned, and Jack said their little brother was digging up dirt on Ashland, a man famous for destroying anyone who crossed him. Traci asked why Billy was doing it. Jack was concerned with how this would affect Victoria. Billy hoped to uncover something that would make Victoria second-guess this mistake she was making. Traci asked how Billy would feel if someone was slinging mud at Lily, and he said that was different because Lily was an open book. Jack wondered if this mistake Victoria was about to make was marrying someone with a terminal illness or marrying someone like Ashland. Billy didn’t see why it couldn’t be both.

Jack in "Young and The Restless" 8/24/21

Jack and Traci went back home, and she noticed that he was back in his mood. She asked if it was Harrison or Billy, and he said a little of both. He knew Harrison was where he belonged though, and he said he was fine. She said she’d tell anyone else to step back and recharge, but Jack was their father’s son, and she knew he wouldn’t do that. Traci said John would’ve thrown himself more deeply into work. Jack said he had his hands full now that his his co-CEO was in Italy. He told her to focus on finishing her fabulous new book, and if she was looking for someone to worry about, Billy was a good choice. He left the room, and she looked concerned.

Nate in "Young and The Restless" 8/24/21

Nate met Lily in her office. She told him that the numbers for AskMDNow were excellent, and he was a huge hit. He told her that was bittersweet for him. He’d been promoted to chief of surgery at the hospital, and he didn’t have the time to be the face of the site anymore. He was there to help her find a replacement. She was disappointed, but she understood, and she was proud of him for reaching this level of success. She said he’d be hard to replace – he had the good looks and brilliance in one package. He thought he knew someone who had all that and more – Elena. She thought that was an interesting idea. After Nate left, Billy brought Lily lunch and told her that he had work to do. The gleam in his eye told her it had to do with Ashland. A reporter had informed Billy that Ashland was involved with an older woman before he met Tara. There weren’t many details on this relationship except that she’d been very wealthy and Ashland had been in his 20s at the time. Lily said that wasn’t compelling, and it was a little ageist. Billy sensed there was more to it, and he was going to find it.

Elena was at Crimson Lights taking a minute to regroup when Amanda walked over. Noting that Elena looked exhausted and was still in scrubs, Amanda hoped that she wasn’t about to go to the hospital. Elena said her shift was over. She was trying to decompress with chamomile tea because she had to go back to work in less than eight hours. Things had been tough lately, as Elena had been picking up extra shifts. She didn’t know why her name kept ending up at the top of the assignment list. According to Amanda, Nate said the surgeons loved having Elena assist because she had the best bedside manner on the staff. Amanda joked that Elena should become terrible at her job so that no one would request her.

Elena finished her tea, but she said she was still tired and wired. Amanda thought Elena was just worn out. Elena said she had to go upstairs and force herself to sleep. Amanda asked if nobody at the hospital could lighten Elena’s workload. Elena said she was fine, but Amanda was concerned. Elena went upstairs.

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Xander goes to shower but Gwen shows up at his door. Xander asks what he can do for her. Gwen responds that she came to say she’s sorry.

Eli and Lani go to Paulina’s with their twins to meet Lani’s grandmother, Olivia. Olivia tells Eli that it’s great to finally meet him. Eli gives her flowers, so Olivia compliments his manners and tells Lani that she got the total package. They joke about what Paulina said when she met Eli so Olivia wants to know. Eli tells her that Paulina said he looked like a tall glass of chocolate milk. Olivia remarks that Paulina couldn’t help herself because she’s never met a line she wouldn’t cross.

Abe finds Paulina in the town square at the Horton Town Square plaque. Abe mentions the plaque being back where it belongs. Paulina informs him that Julie was just there and they buried the hatchet by agreeing to start over with a clean slate. Abe brings up that Lani told him they did the same. Paulina says she’s so grateful for that as she then asks what about her and Abe.

Tripp and Allie lay in bed together. Tripp then tells Allie that he loves her. Allie responds that she doesn’t know what to say.

At Julie’s Place, Chanel kisses Johnny. Johnny says he didn’t see that coming, but he’s glad it did. Chanel jokes that now everyone is looking at them. Johnny suggests they go somewhere more private.

Tripp says he didn’t mean to put Allie on the spot and she doesn’t have to say it back just because he did. Tripp adds that it felt right in the moment but it’s okay if she doesn’t feel the same way. Allie assures that she cares about him a lot, but she doesn’t know if she’s ready to say those words yet. Allie apologizes but Tripp says she has nothing to be sorry about and he doesn’t want to force anything. Tripp wants to just forget it ever happened but Allie wants him to understand why she didn’t say those words.

Johnny in "Days of Our Lives" 8/24/21

Johnny asks Chanel if he pushed it too far and says he was hoping that kiss wouldn’t be the last one. Chanel assures that she doesn’t get uncomfortable and agrees to get out of here and go to his place. Johnny calls for the check right away.

Xander asks Gwen what she’s sorry for. Gwen says she just heard he spent the night in jail and that couldn’t have been pleasant. Xander says it goes with the territory. Gwen tells him that he didn’t have to confess to Jack. Xander feels he did because Jack was on the brink of finding out she lied about her miscarriage. Gwen admits that she probably would’ve come clean in a few more moments. Xander notes that then she would’ve lost her father after spending her whole life without him and he only lost one night. Gwen argues that she can’t let him to go to prison for protecting her. Xander tells her it’s alright but Gwen says she should go to the police to tell them the truth. Xander tells her that she doesn’t have to confess because he’s not going to prison, since EJ DiMera agreed to represent him. Xander assumes Gwen knows EJ. Gwen confirms she knows his reputation but hasn’t actually met him. Xander assures that EJ is beyond capable and utterly ruthless, plus he already got him released on bail so he’s sure he will make all the charges go away. Gwen asks if he’s sure. Xander responds that he better, because he just spent a million dollars to retain him.

Paulina tells Abe that she knows how badly she hurt him, so she’d love the chance to make it up to him if he lets her. Abe mentions encouraging Lani to forgive her, so he’d by a hypocrite not to try. Paulina asks if they can start over too. Abe admits it might not be easy, but he would like to try, as they then kiss. Paulina tells Abe how much this means to her. Abe responds that he tried so hard to stay mad at her, but he can’t deny how he feels when he’s around her. Abe says it would be such a relief to get past the secrets and lies. Paulina agrees but Abe notes that she doesn’t look relieved.

Olivia in "Days of Our Lives" 8/24/21

Abe and Lani talk to Olivia about their babies. Olivia is sorry she wasn’t there for the wedding or the Christening. They assure that they know she wasn’t well enough to travel, but they are happy she is better. Olivia calls it a true blessing. Lani brings up Olivia saying she came to Salem to get a few things straight with Paulina, but didn’t say what those things were. Olivia flashes back to telling Paulina not to tell Lani that she is her mother. Lani asks Olivia what it was about.

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Allie tells Tripp that she’s never said “I love you” to anyone she’s been with before, so it’s kind of a big deal. Tripp agrees. Allie asks if he’s said it before. Tripp admits he has, but it’s always a serious step. Tripp asks if she’s ever had a serious boyfriend. Allie says she dated a couple guys in Europe, but nothing like this. Allie tells Tripp that she loves being with him so much, but maybe she’s scared of saying something too soon or maybe it’s the trauma she went through last year, but she’s just not ready. Allie knows she’s saying too much, but she doesn’t want to hurt him, though she worries that she has hurt him.

Olivia tells Lani that when she found out Paulina was seeing Abe, she thought it was a very bad idea. Olivia argues that Paulina is choosing her sister’s ex out of all the men. Lani says they had a connection right away. Olivia cites the bible and says it’s wrong. Eli points out that Lani was unsure at first too. Lani admits she was weirded out at first, but she got over it. Lani adds that Abe and Tamara were never married and were over a long time ago. Olivia feels there could still be feelings. Lani says that Tamara is not worried about it, so she asks why Olivia is. Olivia guesses she’s just old fashioned.

Abe asks Paulina what’s wrong. Paulina claims that she was just thinking that the only thing good about breaking up is getting back together. Paulina adds that she would invite him over, but her mom is there. Abe mentions that Lani and Eli took the kids to see her. Paulina suggests going to Abe’s place then. Abe says that is tempting, but he wouldn’t mind meeting her mom since he’s heard so much about her. Paulina is unsure and says that Olivia is a handful with a lot of opinions about her, him, and Tamara. Abe assures that he’s not afraid of her opinions as he just wants her to know how much her daughter means to him. Abe says they just have to be open to the whole family if they are going to have a chance to make this work. Paulina says he always knows what to say, so she agrees to go see her mom and they walk off together.

Tripp assures Allie that it’s okay, as long as they are together and their relationship is moving in the right direction. Tripp adds that she never has to explain herself to him. Tripp gets a text from Kayla that he needs to get back to the hospital so he gets out of bed to go get dressed.

Johnny brings Chanel to the DiMera Mansion. Chanel jokes that he said his family had a big house, but didn’t say it was a mansion. Johnny then takes Chanel upstairs to his room, where they start kissing and undressing until Chanel stops and says they can’t do this. Johnny apologizes as he thought she wanted this. Chanel says she does but asks if he has protection. Johnny says he does and looks through his bag but can’t find it. Johnny says he’ll run to the pharmacy and he’ll be back in 20 minutes. Chanel stops him and says maybe they should just hang out for awhile. Chanel realizes maybe she was rushing things and not for the right reasons. Johnny tells her that he gets it and guesses it’s because of the girl she was telling him about earlier.

Allie goes to John and Marlena’s and thanks Marlena for watching Henry. Marlena says she enjoys it and mentions that Henry is in the other room with John, playing with building blocks, so she will go get him for her. Allie stops her and asks if they can talk first. Marlena says of course, so they sit down together. Marlena asks what’s going on. Allie responds that it’s Tripp. Marlena asks if there’s a problem. Allie says no as he’s great, but he just told her that he loves her. Marlena questions if that upset her. Allie explains that it upset her because she couldn’t say it back to him.

Tripp goes to Kayla’s office at the hospital. Kayla tells him that he’s not on staff tonight. Tripp says if anyone asks, she called him in. Kayla asks why she’s being used as the excuse. Tripp informs Kayla that he told Allie that he had to go back to the hospital because things were going really well with them and they had a great day, so he went for it and told her that he loved her, but she didn’t say it back. Tripp questions what he was thinking in saying it without knowing she was ready. Tripp worries that now he may have ruined everything.

Abe and Paulina go to Paulina’s apartment. Abe greets Eli, Lani, the twins, and Olivia. Olivia says there’s no introduction necessary since Tamara showed her his picture a long time ago so she’d know him anywhere. Abe tells her it’s lovely to meet her and he’s very glad to have her in Salem as he’s heard so much about her. Abe assumes she knows his history with her other daughter. Olivia says that’s one way of putting it. Abe says that he and Tamara were together many years ago and they share Lani, but he wants her to know that he very much cares for Paulina. Olivia thought they had broken up. Paulina informs her that they just got back together, which surprises Lani as well. Eli congratulates them and says that’s great. Olivia questions them being okay with this. Lani says if they want to be together, but Olivia calls it a terrible mistake and adds that Paulina knows why. Lani questions why. Abe assumes it’s about the lies that Paulina told them about Price Town. Abe assures that he has forgiven Paulina about everything and they have agreed to start fresh. Paulina declares they are all good so Olivia can give her blessing.

Gwen can’t believe Xander gave up a million dollars just to protect her and she doesn’t know what to say. Xander says she doesn’t have to feel guilty as she didn’t ask him to be the fall guy. Gwen points out that he needed that money. Xander admits he didn’t work hard for it and there’s always another opportunity around the corner. Gwen knows that he really struggled to gain respect. Xander says money and respect are not the same. Xander then suggests maybe he is growing as a person. Gwen doesn’t know how to thank him as no one has ever done something so selfless for her before. Xander doesn’t think he’s ever done anything so selfless for someone before, so maybe they are both just exploring new territory. Gwen notes that he did all of this for her. Gwen takes his hand and thanks him as they then end up kissing. They continue kissing on to the bed.

Tripp tells Kayla that after everything Allie has been through, the last thing she needs is someone pressuring her. Kayla feels he was just being honest about his feelings. Tripp feels that he put her in such an awkward position. Tripp notes that Allie said it was fine but he could tell she was uncomfortable. Kayla is sure that she didn’t want to hurt his feelings and probably just needs time. Tripp worries that she might take time and realize she will never love him back.

Marlena asks Allie about her caring for Tripp. Allie assures that he’s the best guy she’s ever been with and they have fun together and he’s so good with Henry. Marlena notes they weren’t having any problems before he said he loved her. Allie says she just heard those three words and froze. Marlena asks if she had any doubts before that. Allie reveals that she did have a dream that shook her up a bit where she was in bed with Tripp, but Chanel was there too.

Chanel asks if Johnny always analyzes the girls he wants to sleep with. Johnny says she wanted to talk and he can’t help but wonder if maybe the reason that she kissed him and came to his bedroom is the same reason that she pulled back. Johnny guesses she’s not over this girl. Chanel questions if he’s saying that she’s using him to get her out of her system, so Johnny asks if she is.

Kayla tells Tripp that trauma recovery is rarely a straight line, but the fact that Allie can have a healthy relationship and be close to him is a huge step and a testament to how supportive and patient he’s been, but triggers can happen anytime as she knows from experience. Tripp asks what if it’s not about the trauma or Charlie. Kayla asks if he’s afraid that her feelings aren’t as strong for him as his are for her. Tripp adds that he’s also afraid it might be because of someone else.

Johnny asks Chanel if it’s about the girl. Chanel says no and yes. Chanel admits maybe she was trying to prove something to herself, but she really does like him too. Johnny is glad to hear that. Chanel says she just needs to accept that the girl is with someone else, so she has no choice but to get over her. Johnny jokes that she knows where to find him if he can ever help her with that. Chanel says she has to go and catch her grandma before she heads back to Florida. They then kiss each other goodnight.

Eli takes pictures of Olivia and Lani with the babies and says he’ll text everyone the pictures. Lani notes that the twins are getting fussy, so they are going to pass on dinner and head home. Olivia assures that they understand. Olivia tells Eli that it was good to meet him. Eli asks her to come back and see them soon. Lani says it was so good to see her. Olivia calls her babies a true miracle and says she’s so proud of her. Lani says goodbye to Abe and Paulina as she and Eli then take the babies and exit. Olivia jokes that she misses them already. Paulina invites Abe to stay for dinner but Abe thinks he should let her and Olivia have some mother-daughter time. Abe adds that they have all the time in the world. Abe tells Olivia that it was wonderful to meet her and tells Paulina that he will see her tomorrow as he then exits the apartment. Paulina then tells Olivia to get that damn frown off her face.

Allie reminds Marlena that Chanel is the girl that she told her about that had kissed her. Allie adds that it’s not just the dream that is making her wonder. Marlena asks what else is making her wonder. Allie informs Marlena that Chanel met a guy that she likes and she felt a little jealous. Allie adds that she and Tripp almost walked in on Chanel’s date but she panicked and made Tripp leave, but she’s not sure why. Marlena suggests she didn’t want to see Chanel with someone else. Allie says if she still has feelings for Chanel, she wants to get past them because she wants to be with Tripp and to be able to say that she loves him back. Allie says in a perfect world, Chanel would be in love with her new guy and she’d be in love with Tripp and everyone would just be happy. Marlena states that sometimes, things aren’t that neat and tidy because feelings are messy. Marlena says telling someone that you love them is very powerful, so she shouldn’t rush in to that, especially if she’s confused about it. Marlena thinks Allie should sort out her feelings before moving forward with Tripp. Allie agrees and thanks her for talking to her about this. Marlena hugs her and assures she’s always here for her. Marlena then goes to get Henry for her.

Chanel and Johnny continue kissing until she says she has to go. Johnny tells her to text him. Chanel suggests maybe she’ll stop by and surprise him some night. Johnny assures that next time he will be prepared as Chanel then exits.

Xander and Gwen lay in bed together. Xander jokes that was well worth a million dollars as they kiss. Xander suggests they could have champagne to celebrate his release from jail but Gwen worries that it would be bad luck to celebrate before EJ gets the charges dropped. Xander asks if there’s anything else he can do for her and suggests making love again as they continue kissing in bed.

Kayla asks Tripp if he means Allie’s friend that she had a thing for which Tripp confirms. Kayla thought she put those feelings aside. Tripp says that Allie says he’s the only one she wants to be with. Kayla asks if he’s doubting her. Tripp says he shouldn’t as they’ve been spending so much time together and she’s never given him a reason to question her. Tripp adds that he can’t help but wonder if maybe she hasn’t put those feelings aside completely and if that’s why she couldn’t bring herself to say she loves him.

Allie gets a call from Chanel, who tells her that she and her mom signed the rest of the paper work for the bakery so they are all set. Chanel adds that it’s been a good day as she even ran in to that guy again and had a drink at Julie’s Place. Allie reveals that she and Tripp ran in to her mom outside. Chanel asks why they didn’t come in as she could’ve introduced them. Allie says they didn’t want to get in the way. Allie asks if she had fun. Chanel says it was cool and that he’s a lot of fun. Allie tells her that she’s happy for her. Chanel says she has to go home to say goodbye to her grandma so they hang up.

Eli and Lani go home and put the twins to sleep. Eli comments that Olivia is a trip and they can see where Paulina gets it from. Lani calls it nice having the family all together today. Eli remarks that it seems every time someone arrives, someone leaves. Lani knows Abe will really miss Theo, but she is happy that he and Paulina are back together, because she hated the thought of him being lonely. Eli says he knew they would work it out, but he’s surprised that Lani came around, though he’s glad that she did. Lani is happy they finally have all the lies and secrets behind them…

Paulina in "Days of Our Lives" 8/24/21

Paulina tells Olivia that Abe wanted to give them alone time but she thinks he was just done with Olivia’s nonsense because she was rude to him. Olivia responds that she can’t hide her true feelings. Paulina argues that it’s not about her. Olivia says it’s about her family and warns Paulina that she’s playing with fire. Paulina declares that if she wants to be with Abe, she can’t stop her. Olivia argues that Paulina is fooling herself if she thinks she can tell Abe the truth, because if Lani finds out the truth, she’ll never forgive her and neither will Abe. Olivia adds that Paulina just got Abe back, but if he finds out the truth, he will kick her to the curb so fast. Paulina assures that she hears her and she’s right. Olivia wants Paulina to promise her. Paulina knows that if she told Lani that she’s her mother, then she and Abe would never forgive her for lying all these years, so if she wants Lani and Abe in her life then she will have to take her secret to the grave.

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Y&R Best Lines Monday, August 23, 2021

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Adam: Good morning, Sally.

Sally: Yeah? What’s good about it?

Adam: Wow, that’s some mood you’re in.

Sally: [ Sighs ] Sorry. I didn’t mean to snap at you. I know you’re my boss and I’m supposed to make an effort to be charming and all, but I am just so mad right now, I could scream.


Nick: If you expect me to agree that you’re some kind of authority on Victoria, that is not gonna happen, alright? I’m just talking to everyone who’s in her life, trying to get a read on some of the actions she’s made. Honestly, I would like to stay out of her personal business if it can be helped, but I need to know if there’s an issue here or not.

Billy: Well, it actually sounds like you’re trying to see if I’m gonna use my resources at ChancComm to go after Ashland Locke. You know, you want me to do the digging because if it blows up in my face, then I’m the one that takes the brunt of it.

Nick: This idea just occurred to you, digging into Ashland’s past to try and come up with some dirt to get him out of Victoria’s life? Sounds to me like it’s something you’ve been gearing up to do, and you’re gonna do it whether you get any encouragement from me or not.


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Y&R Short Recap Tuesday, August 24, 2021

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Traci distracts Jack from thinking, about how much he misses Harrison and Kyle by having him read a rough draft of her new novel. The novel is a fictional account of the time Dina spent in Paris when she was younger.

Moses and Faith make plans to go on their first official date. Devon tells Moses he will persuade Sofia to allow him to stay in Genoa City even though he has decided not to become a doctor.

Nate suggests to Lily that Elena replace him as spokesperson for Ask MD Now since he has to quit because he will be too busy with his new job as Chief of Surgery at the hospital.

Billy tells Lily that one of their reporters found out that Ashland had an affair with an older rich woman when he was in his twenties.

Stitch tells Rey that he, saw a man with gray hair buying the protein bars that Mariah’s doctor recommended she eat while she was pregnant. Stitch tells Rey the name of the convenience store where he saw the man and the date that he saw the man. Rey calls the police station and sends someone to get security camara so they can identify the man. Mariah begins to have contractions and is very worried because it is too soon for the baby to be born.

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GH Transcript Monday, August 23, 2021

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

THIS WAS INTERRUPTED BY NEWS – WE’LL GET THE REST LATER FROM ON DEMAND

[ Scoffs ] Es that meanthat he is dead? Ir. Aww, my mom just texted me a picture of her, mac, and the kids at the county fair.

[ Breathes deeply ] Oh, they look really adorable with their matching cowboy hats.

[ Chuckles ] Really sweet. You know, I would offer you some wine or something, but you’re probably ready to hit the road, aren’t you? I have some time. One glass couldn’t hurt. Besides, I wanted to see you. I missed you. Okay. You and brook lynn are the only two people I can talk to about louise. Yeah. Hey, is that why you’re deciding to go back to port charles? Because you want to check in on your daughter? And have they finally found peter? Is it safe for you to go back to port charles? Well, dante called. Um, they found a little bit of peter’s blood in a subbasement lab at G.H. Ew. Does that mean that he is dead? Well, the pcpd still hasn’t found his body. So, it could mean he was hiding out there before he escaped. Okay, so, really, nothing has changed. No. Louise has to stay with brook lynn until I know peter can’t take her from me. Okay, well, in that case, why are you going back? You know, you left. Maxie, you left because you couldn’t stay away from your daughter — understandably so. And monica was getting all suspicious. No, let’s be real. Monica thought I was losing it. Okay, so did your time in texas give you the strength that you need to stay away from your baby girl? Just the opposite. I didn’t realize that you were still looking for peter. Do you have a lead? Not on peter, but one of his victims. Which one? There were many. Drew cain. Ma, I’m gonna ask you nice and polite-like — okay? — To, uh, butt out of my personal life, all right? Are you not the one that acknowledged that I gave you good advice when I told you that you needed more than work in your life? Honey, there — there — there’s nothing wrong with having a little bit of fun! Okay. M-me and sam were here the other night, eh, talking about a case. It was great. Mary, mother of god! You and the work. Honey, that — that is work. That is not fun. Okay. It became fun, all right, ma? All right? We had a — we had a really good time together. And?

[ Scoffs ] Are you — what happened? Ohhh. Leo:

[ Gasps ] Mom, look!

[ Gasps ] Oh, my god. Honey, you’re bleeding.

[ Gasps ] What would it take for me to drop the lawsuit? $500 million.

[ Scoffs ]

[ Both laugh ] That’s funny. That’s funny. Yeah, it is. It’s funny. The whole thing’s ridiculous. You just told me to name my price. I don’t have a price. Okay, a-all right. Let me rephrase. What can I offer you… to drop this lawsuit against the family? I don’t need money. I want the shares from elq… because I want to honor my father. Because he was disrespected by edward quartermaine when he was unfairly shunned. I admire your loyalty to your father — despite jimmy lee’s “antics.” My father lived a very quiet life. He never hustled anybody who wasn’t greedy. Well, the same couldn’t be said for his mother, beatrice leseur. She was a gold-digger — and probably the real source for grandfather’s grudge against jimmy lee. But, you know, none of that matters. Your father was cut out of the will — period. And none of us have the power to cut you back in. Edward did. Edward had the power.

[ Chuckles ] You know, I really wish he had put jimmy lee into the will. Then we wouldn’t be having this conversation. Austin! You won’t accept money. What will you accept? Short of voting shares. I think you’re scared, ned. I think you’re afraid I’m gonna win the lawsuit. Why’s that? Did something change? Did the quartermaines finally discover that edward wanted to revise his will after all? This is basically a deal memo… from the lawyer to my great-grandfather following up on a conversation where they discussed changing his will. My family was worried something like this might exist. How about that? But you know what this isn’t? It’s not a will. And it isn’t signed. I mean, edward might have changed his mind as soon as he got off the phone with the lawyer. But you know what? We’ll never find out, because he’s dead. And the only will that counts is the one that clearly states that jimmy lee holt is cut out — and all of his issue — that means all of his descendants.

[ Sighs ] Don’t tell me. Tell it to a judge in probate court. First of all, where did you find this? You went looking in my great-grandfather’s office, didn’t you? Why? Austin got to you. Why would you help him? If you value my friendship, chase, you will tell me the truth. Okay, fine. I took the document for austin.


What good would that do him? You know, that is a fair point. I mean, it’s not as though cyrus is eliminating witnesses. Getting rid of laura and me does nothing to improve his circumstances. I would speculate his motives are of a more personal nature. He had months to stew about his incarceration and what brought him down… and plenty of time to nurture his resentment against the siblings whose love and acceptance he craved. And who turned against him in the end. I’m sure that’s how he sees it. For my part, I wish my brother never existed. The bottom line is, the two of you are in danger. What can we do about that? I’m right, aren’t I? You found something in edward’s will. There’s nothing specific in the letters. But if grandfather had left a record somewhere intending to change the will in jimmy lee’s favor, well, that might just give austin’s case a leg to stand on. I am just trying to save us all the expense and inconvenience of fighting this out in the courts — a fight you will surely lose. You’re awfully confident. You have no documentation that edward wanted to change his will and put jimmy lee in it. Your whole case is built on a pipe dream. Well, that remains to be seen. Wha– wha– what do you know that I don’t? Why would you throw my family under the bus for austin, with some guy that you barely know? The correspondence between edward quartermaine and his attorney show that edward wanted to add jimmy lee back into his will. And edward must have thought it was important, because he saved it. You know, I’m kind of surprised that monica and ned didn’t take the time to search the office when austin made his intentions known. Yeah, probably because they never thought in a million years that my great-grandfather would change his will over jimmy lee holt — I mean, someone who he specifically went out of his way to disinherit. And you never answered my question. What’s going on between you and austin? Why are you willing to help him? To get back at michael. I hate that I let this whole thing get so out of control. Eh, what does it say about me that I let this go on for so long? Forced all of us to live a lie? Willow. Babe…

[ Sighs ] It says that you were put into an impossible situation where no decision you could have made would have been the right one. Just admit it — I’m a terrible person. You’re not — you’re not a terrible person, willow. You’re a brave one. Sweetheart, what happened? I twisted the tab off. Oh, and then the jagged part cut your finger? You know what? I’m taking you to the hospital. It looks like that might need stitches. I want to show it to the doctor. Wait, what? What are — what are you talking about, ma? It’s not even that bad. What do you mean? Do you remember when you cut your foot outside the petris’ house? Yeah, I was five years old. Yeah, well, I s– you said you hurt your foot. I said I didn’t have time to deal with it. The next thing I know, you’re sitting there in a pool of blood listening to the yankees game. Okay, yeah. The yankees won. I survived.

[ Sighs ] Look… you know what? I almost didn’T. I almost died of a heart attack before I was 23 years old. Sweetheart, let’s go. I’ll see ya. The other night, I received a phone call from a man claiming that he was drew. He said that he needed my help. And then, all of a sudden, there was a bunch of commotion. And then… the line just went dead. Listen, maxie, if it’s really difficult for you to stay away from louise — and I completely get that — then why don’t you stay in texas a little longer with your family? Nina… I dream about my little girl every night. Louise, georgie, james, and I, we’ll be together — playing a game… singing a song… laughing. And then, I wake up. And I have tears streaming down my cheeks, and my heart feels like it’s breaking into a million pieces. I am so sorry. I have to see her again. But not like before. You know, I’m not gonna make up really lame excuses to stop by the quartermaine house and steal precious moments with my daughter. I have to be stronger. And I’m almost ready, nina. I’m almost there. Okay, so, what will make you fully ready? What can I do to help? Well, I was hoping you’d let me stay in nixon falls with you.


I may have some informationthat you’re not yet aware of. Well, what do you plan to do with said information? Well, whatever happens, cousin ned, I hope you don’t take any of it personally, because we’re family, and it’s just business.

[ Elevator bell dings, doors open ] Okay. Liv! Oh. Hey, what’s wrong? Leo cut his finger. I think he might need a couple stitches. Oh, no. Hey, buddy. You mind if I take a closer look? Hmm… you want to get back at michael? Willow went to the gatehouse on wiley’s birthday. I could tell she was upset because her mom just stopped by out of nowhere. And…? I asked austin to help me to the gatehouse. And when I got there, michael’s shirt had been tossed aside, and so had his belt. Hey, maybe wiley spilled something on michael, and willow was just helping him clean up.

[ Clears throat ] When michael and willow left, I went up to willow’s room, and there was no question — they’d been sleeping together. Chase, I’m so sorry. And then, this morning, I heard — I heard willow on the phone talking to michael, saying she wanted to see him. And she sounded so desperate to see him in private. I mean, they lied to me, brook lynn. They lied to me. Michael, he was my friend. I trusted him. And willow… I loved her more than anything in the world. And they lied to me. And austin convinced you that michael has to pay. Except you’re not just hurting michael, chase. You’re hurting the rest of my family, too. Willow, I absolutely believe that chase should know the truth, but I th– I thought we were waiting till he could walk again. I thought so, too. But I can’t — I can’t keep going like this. I haven’t been able to sleep. I’m distracted at the hospital. I… I can’t live with myself anymore. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know how you feel. I hate lying. And chase — chase has been a good friend to me — the closest friend I’ve had since my brother morgan died. And now… he’s gonna think that I betrayed him — that I took away the one person that he — he loves the most. And you know what? He’s not wrong. But he is not right, either. No, michael, all you did was go along with my decision. Yeah, and all you did was try and help chase when he needed you. Look, two things can be true, willow. And the… the one truly wrong thing that we did was let chase go on believing that he has a future with you when he doesn’T. That’s a nice way of saying we lied to him. Yeah, but not out of malice, not with the intent to do harm. We lied to chase for his own good. And I — I might argue that we actually helped him in the beginning. All right? His love for you gave him incentive to recover. I mean, who knows if — if he would have made that progress without you? Okay, maybe. But at this point, the longer I wait, the more chase will be hurt, okay? He has a right to know the truth, and I have to be brave enough to tell him. I just wanted to tell you first. Thank you for backing me. Yeah, of course. Always.

[ Sighs ] Good. Okay. Time to go find chase. Willow, uh, wait. And the fbi has a team in place ready to take you both into protective custody. Protective… what about our families? I mean, cyrus has a history of going after loved ones to get back at his enemies. The pcpd has been alerted, and your families will be under surveillance. But the fbi has informed me that this threat was directed specifically at the two of you. Well, can’t the fbi just move us to a-a-a safe house in port charles? I’m afraid not. They need to take you to an undisclosed location. Not even I will know where you are.

[ Sighs ] When will this happen? Jordan: Immediately. The threat to laura and martin is imminent. Now, wait. Wait a minute. What about my mother? She’ll worry when she can’t see me and — and — and as fond as cyrus claims to be of her, he could change his mind, decide to go after her as well. The fbi will keep an eye on florence at her assisted living facility. No, no, no, no, no. She’ll — she’ll be confused. I need to explain the situation. I’m afraid not. You’re not gonna be able to contact her. Look, I’m sure that martin has cases pending. I have a city to run. How are we gonna be able to work? Can’t you work remotely and just delegate the rest to your deputies? Do I get a choice here? I’m sorry, laura. I know that this is difficult. All right. I’m going with you. Oh, that’s one of a million reasons why I love you so much. But I need you to stay here. Did the caller say where he was? Um, no. Dante had the pcpd tech trace the call, but no luck. You think it was drew cain? Yes, I believe it was drew. Look, you had a brief conversation. It was a bad connection. You obviously want drew to still be alive. Is someone manipulating you? I mean, it’s possible. But to what end? To lure you somewhere. To throw you off an existing investigation. We did think of that as being a possibility, but it still doesn’t tell us who was on the other end of that line. And you think peter’s involved? Sounds to me like something peter could be involved with. Well, we all know that peter arranged for drew’s plane to go down. If drew survived the crash… peter will be desperate to find him… and shut him up for good. You’re my hero, nina. You’ve been through so much, and you always come out on the other side. I feel like I need to stay here so I can soak up some of that strength. Believe me, maxie, I am no hero.

[ Sighs ] I make mistakes all the time. I mean, I’m probably making a mistake right now. Who knows? [ Laughs ] Okay, I know that you regret telling wiley that willow is not his real mom. But instead of moping around after michael said you couldn’t see wiley anymore, you came here and made a new life for yourself. I ran away. You found happiness. And I need to know what that feels like. I need to stay here so you can help me get the courage I need to go home and be at peace with my decision to leave louise with brook lynn.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Uh, sorry. Is, uh, that from your new guy? I’m sorry, maxie… but you have to leave — now.


They’re about ready. They just need a few more minutes. Okay. Thanks. You know how much I want you to be with me, but I’m worried about spencer. He’s just been through this horrible ordeal with his father. He is primed to act out. I need you to be here to be the voice of reason, you know? To keep an eye out for him. I understand that, but — please, kevin. Please. This is the very best thing you could do for me. All right. I’ll stay. Thank you.

[ Sighs ] Tell everybody I went on a business trip.

[ Chuckles ] I’ll look after laura. If there’s a silver lining in any of this, I’ll get to know my new sister a little better. If I may, can we box up the croissants and take them with us?

[ Chuckles ] Please. Okay, so, maybe I overreacted a little bit about the stitches, but I’m very glad he got the tetanus shot. Now I don’t have to worry about anything, right? No, your son is a champ. Took that shot without a peep. I gotta say, leo, you are a very brave young man.

[ Laughs ] I’d like to give you something. This is a fidget-spinner. Super fun. Go ahead, pick the one you want. You just kind of give it A… there you go.

[ Laughs ] Hey, just keep it dry and, uh, set up a follow-up appointment for next week, please. Oh, I-I-I was just gonna take him to his regular pediatrician. Please don’T. Please bring him to me. It’s very important to me that I finish the things that I start. You and your family want to cling to every penny in the vault. Please. This is not about the money for me. Then what’s it about, brook lynn? I don’t want austin waltzing in here staking claim to elq shares when I had to do a lot to gain control of elq for my father. This is my dad’s legacy — not jimmy lee holt’s, and definitely not austin’S. Not according to edward quartermaine. Before he got sick, he was gonna add jimmy lee back into the will. Okay, but he got sick and didn’t, so the point is moot. Maybe a judge will think otherwise. What happened to you, chase? Are you in that much pain that the only way to relieve it is by hurting michael and the rest of us qs as collateral damage? You can survive the loss of a few shares of elq. Michael invited you to live here. My family opened their hearts to you. Why turn your back on us? Michael only invited me to ease his guilty conscience. You’re better than this, chase. You save people. You don’t betray them. Look, take it from me. I have been where you are — doing dumb things and — and hurting people just out of spite. So I know from experience that hurting michael and willow is not gonna heal your pain. Willow: But what is there to wait for? Every day that passes — every minute — the lie gets worse. I know, and I agree. Chase needs to know the truth. But you’re not doing this alone. We’re in this together. No, I’m the one who married him, okay? I’m the one who took those vows and made those promises. I’m the one who lied. I have to take responsibility. Michael: Willow… look, I was best man at your wedding. I could have objected then. I could have told the truth at any time, but I didn’T. And I also chose to stay close to you, to spend time with you, and t-to keep loving you and building our bond together. I am every bit as responsible for this as you are. Won’t it be even more painful for chase if we tell him together?

[ Sighs ] Well, willow, it’s gonna be painful, no matter what. I know that the first thing that we can do to make this right is to stop playing god with chase’s life and deciding what he can and cannot handle. And, willow, look, I am — I am so incredibly grateful that you — that you chose me. But if things were different — if you would have left me for chase? I– I-I-I-I-I would want him to face me. So, the least I can do is face him. Are you sure you’re not just trying to protect me?

[ Scoffs ] Well, I-I’m always gonna try to protect you, but that’s — that’s not what this is. Now, willow, we love each other for better or worse… and we should do this together. Yeah?

[ Sighs ] I think we have to definitelyentertain the possibility that these two men are still alive — drew and peter. In which case, drew desperately needs our help. Okay, look, I-I know you can’t involve me in a wsb investigation, but if you could possibly, maybe let me see a file, I could find something about the plane crash that was previously overlooked. It would be a — a great place to start. Can you help me? Maxie: You want me to leave? Uh, no. Ye– yes. I mean, no — listen. Nixon falls is a wonderful place, but staying here is not gonna solve your problems.

[ Scoffs ] Didn’t it solve yours? Think about james and georgie. You miss them already. Yeah, I do. But what if I don’t have the strength to stay away from louise? It took a lot of courage for you to give your baby to brook lynn. You’ve already proved that you have strength. Listen…don’t doubt yourself, maxie. You can do anything. And, listen, I don’t want you to use nixon falls as an escape… …the way that I have.


Hey, thank you for taking such good care of my boy. Uh, you really were great with him. Leo’s a special boy, and we appreciate the special treatment. It’s a pleasure. Yeah, I, uh — I, uh, did make an appointment for next week. I-I just am kicking myself for not being more careful with the juice can, so — oh, don’T. No. Boys get into trouble when no one’s looking. Hey, truer words.

[ Elevator bell dings, doors open ] Okay, let’s hit it, kiddo. Hey, elaine, can you do me a big favor, please? Can we get to my calendar and set a reminder for me to confirm olivia quartermaine’s appointment with her son next week with leo? It’s really important I see that kid again.

[ Keys clacking ] You do know they’re gonna feed you at the safe house, right? Oh, well, I suspect the fbi’s taste don’t run to croissants. How much longer should we give them? I love you. I love you. I’m so sorry about this. Not your fault. I don’t deserve you.

[ Chuckles ] You got that right.

[ Both laugh ] Oh. [ Sighs ] I don’t know if it’s gonna be possible, but I will try to call. Don’t do anything that could jeopardize your safety. Promise? I promise. I promise. All right.

[ Sighs ] My heart is always with you, kevin. Even when I’m not. You have my heart. Always. Chase: Austin, it’s me.

I found proof

that edward wanted

to add your father

to the will.

Call me back.

[ Line clicks ] Can I have that back? You didn’t listen to a word I said. You’re siding with austin? No, I heard you. But it’s my decision to make. Not yours. Okay. I hope you make the right decision. You’re one of the few friends I have. I really don’t want to lose you.

[ Door opens ] Hey, um, chase. Willow and I need to speak with you. Chase and I are sort of in the middle of something. I’m sorry, brook lynn, but this can’t wait. I’ll access the wsb file on drew’s plane crash, and I’ll give it to the two of you, and you can look through it. Hopefully, there’s something in there that can help us. I’ll give you another reason we should take a look at that file. Might give us a new lead on peter. You’re right.

[ Sighs ] Staying here would just be another version of running away, like texas was. Yes. [ Chuckles ] But, nina, is something wrong? I mean, I kind of feel like you’re regretting your time here. No, of course not. It’s just — it’s really hard to explain. Look, I don’t have to leave right now. I mean, we could grab dinner or something, and you could tell me all about your life in nixon falls — and your guy, mike, of course. Um, I’m sorry, maxie. It’s just, I-I — I c– I can’T. Uh, my friend phyllis, she really needs me. She — she, um, just lost her husband. Oh, my god. I’m so sorry. Yeah, he had health issues, but it was still unexpected. Not like we’re ever prepared to lose people that we love. No, yeah. You should, um, definitely be with your friend. I don’t know, I just missed you, and I guess I wanted to spend as much time with you as I could. Yeah. Maxie… I know that everything you’re doing to protect louise is really difficult for you, but I want you to call me if you ever need to talk things out. And, also, remember this — you left louise with people who can protect her and keep her safe. You’re right — as usual. Valentin and brook lynn are the best protection my daughter has, and that’s a lie worth keeping. Yeah. See? You’ve already taught me how to be strong. Who loves ya? This guy.

[ Laughing ] Ditto.

[ Laughs ] I want you to take care of yourself, okay? Yeah. You, too. -Now, get outta here. -I’m leavin’.

[ Laughs ]

[ Door closes ] Oh. Okay.

[ Latch clicks ] Ohh.

[ Sighs ]

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Billy: Thank you.

[ Sighs ] Don’t worry, nick. We don’t have to get into victoria’s impending nuptials like we did the other day. I’ll keep my opinions to myself.

Nick: No, billy. Actually, you made some very good points. I haven’t stopped thinking about them.

Billy: Pardon me?

Nick: If it isn’t just jealousy on your part about victoria marrying a guy like ashland locke and you truly are concerned, I want to know why. What is it you’re worried about?

Billy: Besides the obvious, that ashland locke is probably gonna die and victoria’s gonna get her heart broken, what do any of us really know about that man?

Ashland: Well, jack just texted. He and harrison arrived safely in milan.

Victoria: That’s wonderful.

Ashland: “Harrison is having a blast. Kyle and summer now are house-hunting in basiglio so he’ll have a nice, big yard to play in.”

Victoria: Oh, my goodness. That is such a fabulous area. I mean, the newman apartment is also lovely, but it’s not really ideal for a family of three.

Ashland: Yeah. Well, at least we are trying to make the transition as easy as possible for harrison.

Victoria: I think that spending time with him before and during the wedding week is gonna make it even more special.

Ashland: You are so sweet, trying to make that happen for me.

Victoria: He’s a wonderful boy. I know you’re gonna miss him.

Ashland: I already do. How are your plans progressing?

Victoria: Great. Uh, mom and I are gonna grab some coffee before heading to the office and continue to discuss all of the plans.

Ashland: It’s great to see you enjoying the process. I want this to be the most perfect day that you could ever imagine.

Victoria: Aww. How are you feeling?

Ashland: Pretty decent, actually. Is there a reason why you’re asking?

Victoria: Well, I — I heard you get up last night, so I went to check on you, and you were working. I just didn’t want to interrupt.

Ashland: Well, when I went to bed, things were kind of rough. I couldn’t sleep, so I got some stuff accomplished, and then i had a good night’s sleep and i woke up feeling a lot stronger this morning.

Victoria: Good. Yeah. There’s nothing like the healing power of burning the midnight oil.

Ashland: I think the healing comes from being focused on something outside of myself, you know, working on a plan, especially one of this magnitude that has so much meaning for us both.

Victoria: Are you talking about the —

Ashland: The merger, of course, yeah. I am pleased to announce that everything is all set for the official launch of our conglomerate in one month.

Victoria: That soon?

Ashland: Newman/locke is becoming a reality. And I have something to show you that I think you’re going to like.

Sally: [ Scoffs ]

Adam: Good morning, sally.

Sally: Yeah? What’s good about it?

Adam: Wow, that’s some mood you’re in.

Sally: [ Sighs ] Sorry. I didn’t mean to snap at you. I know you’re my boss and I’m supposed to make an effort to be charming and all, but I am just so mad right now, I could scream.

Adam: Mm. Do you want to tell me about it?

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Adam: Or, uh, should I mind my own business and keep walking?

Sally: Phyllis — the most vindictive woman on the face of the earth — just sent me a massive bill for extras at her second-rate hotel.

Adam: What, like, uh, mini-bar charges and movie rentals?

Sally: Like towels.

Adam: Seriously?

Sally: Yeah. She goes on and on about what a fine establishment it is and then adds up all the times that I asked housekeeping for — you know what? Just forget it. The whole thing is petty. Really. She threw me out without a warning, and then she just couldn’t resist sticking it to me one last time. It’s just mean, really, and nasty and — and… oh, you think this whole thing’s funny? Mm-hmm. Okay. Yeah. Well, no one’s gonna be laughing when I find a way to pay her back for ruining my life.

Adam: And how did phyllis do that? No, really, I’m curious because, from where I’m standing, you’re much better off exactly where you are.

Victor: Ashland locke, l-o-c-k-E.

The businessman from back east.

Victor: That’s right. I want you to go all the way back through the past and find out anything you can about him, alright? And this is a priority, second only to finding out what happened to mariah copeland.

You want to know all the stuff that doesn’t show up in press releases.

Victor: You bet. You find out anything you can.

What should I focus on? What is it you’re hoping to find?

Nikki: My question exactly.

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Adam: You told me that you thought you finally found your niche at newman media, you know, a place where your talents are appreciated, free from this town’s rampant hypocrisy. None of that would have happened without phyllis. So maybe you ought to be thanking her.

Sally: Yeah. Maybe. When hell freezes over.

Adam: Okay, look. I get why you are angry, and i understand your impulse to exact some revenge. I mean, I have spent years trying to get even with damn near everyone, which has got me a criminal record, a ton of bad press, and a slew of mortal enemies. So, learn from my experience. Whatever you do to phyllis will be a waste of time and energy. Besides, payback is never as satisfying as you’ll envision it’ll be.

Sally: So, your advice is to become a new and improved version of myself like you?

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Look, you didn’t leave town when everybody turned on you, and that says a lot about who you are, sally, how strong and determined you are.

Sally: Or stupid.

Adam: If there is one thing that you are not, it’s stupid. So take all this resentment and turn it into something positive, like putting newman media on the fashion world’s radar and making a name for yourself. Instead of giving the haters ammo, I mean, how much more satisfying will it be to force them to watch your meteoric rise?

Sally: How’s that working out for you?

Adam: A lot better than doing things the old way. Trust me.

Sally: Everybody tells me that might be a mistake.

Adam: Mm-hmm. It’s another advantage of taking the high road. People don’t know what to expect. Keeps them guessing.

Nikki: I know you have questions about ashland.

Victor: Yeah, but don’t you? By the way, it was nicholas who brought up questions about him in the first place.

Nikki: Victor, you’ve finally made peace with victoria, which was no easy feat. Now, if you insist on delving into her fiancé’s past, how do you think that’s gonna make her feel when she finds out? I don’t understand why you want to look for something nefarious now.

Victor: Sweetheart, I like the guy. I don’t want to do anything to upset their relationship. However, I don’t want there to be any surprises.

Nikki: I don’t know. I don’t know what to say to you.

Victor: Sweetheart, ashland locke built his empire the way I did, okay? He was ruthless. He wears that like a badge of honor. He squashed a lot of people.

Nikki: And now he has come face to face with his own mortality. Don’t you think that affects somebody like that? I mean, look at the difficult choices me made for his son.

Victor: I’m not questioning about what kind of a father he is.

Nikki: I think that he loves victoria very much, just like she loves him. But if you insist on going through with this investigation, she’s going to think that you don’t trust her judgment.

Victor: Sweetheart, I’m a father who loves his daughter. I want her to be happy.

Nikki: Well, darling, what you’re doing now will make her extremely unhappy. Don’t you see that? Every time you second-guess your child, it damages your relationship with them a little bit more.

Victor: Listen, all I can tell you is that my investigation hopefully turns up nothing that is shady.

Nikki: Well, I don’t see how it could. He has been in the public eye for many years, facing a lot of media scrutiny.

Victor: Doesn’t mean a damn thing. There may be something in his past that we don’t like, and i don’t want victoria to go into this marriage without knowing everything about that man.

Victoria: A surprise? For me?

Ashland: I had a burst of inspiration recently, and i can’t wait to see your reaction.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] Tell me.

Ashland: Well, better yet, I’m gonna show you. Now, my view — it’s still in the rough stages. It’s not a full rendering. But I believe that you will get the gist. A bold, new corporation needs new headquarters. Behold, newman/locke corporate campus. We have newman tower, alongside its brand-new twin, locke tower. Everything state-of-the-art. We should probably have the new one completed in about three years, and I might even be able to see it.

Victoria: I can’t believe you did all this. I — I never imagined two buildings.

Ashland: Well, it’s a symbol of what we’re creating. It’s a sign to the world — twice the company, twice as formidable.

Victoria: It’s, um — it’s — it’s quite a premise. I’m very impressed. What you came up with is — it’s incredible.

Victor: I love the idea of identical towers dominating the skyline for a century to come.

Victoria: I think it’s great. Let’s talk about it later. I — I have to meet my mom right now. Um, I’ll see you. Rinsing the dishes before they go in the dishwasher?

Phyllis: Ashland. You’re looking good.

Ashland: Thanks.

Phyllis: Going to the gym?

Ashland: I’d like to purchase a package that includes the spa. I’ll be coming regularly as part of my treatment regimen. I figure I should take a, uh, month-to-month at this point, though.

Phyllis: Okay. Sure. I’ll accommodate you. It’s always great to have a guest return.

Ashland: Well, I doubt that sentiment extends to my ex-wife. I never did properly thank you for exposing her illegal activities.

Phyllis: You’re welcome. Embezzling from her own company — wow, that’s lovely.

Ashland: Mm. Even though you were acting on your daughter’s behalf, i benefited. It made certain decisions a whole lot simpler for me.

Phyllis: I find it odd that tara was able to fool you. I mean, you’re a man who’s made a career out of being 10 steps ahead of others.

Ashland: [ Chuckles ] Well… despite what you may believe, I did love her once. At least, it was a kind of love. And love makes you see things in a different way.

Nikki: So, how is ashland’s treatment going?

Victoria: Well, as you know, the first day was rocky, but ever since then, he seems to be handling things just fine.

Nikki: [ Sighs ] I’m happy to hear that. I know all about cherishing the good days. You want to make the most of them.

Victoria: I talked to nick about ashland and my engagement.

Nikki: And?

Victoria: He’s reserving judgment. He says he wants to get to know ashland better before he decides what to think of him.

Nikki: Well, that’s not unreasonable.

Victoria: So much for family unity.

Nikki: Darling, you have to look at this from our point of view. I mean, given ashland’s prognosis, when we heard about your decision to get married, it was a bit of a shock. Of course we’re concerned about you marrying a man who could leave you all too soon.

Victoria: But, mother, that’s why we’re taking this step. We don’t know how much time we have. Why can’t nick just be happy for me? He sees how happy I am. He knows how happy ashland makes me. He even commented on it. Can’t that be enough? I mean, why can’t he support and respect the decision that i have made, the same way that dad has? Anyway, we’re not here to parse everyone’s opinion about my fiancé. We have a wedding to plan.

Nikki: Yes, indeed we do.

Victoria: And since it’s a destination wedding — it’s gonna be a big splash with all a-listers invited — I am going to need a dress that’s equally impressive. I was thinking about talking to summer to see if she could get angelina marchetti to consider designing it for me.

Nikki: Oh, what a fabulous idea. I know that summer will be thrilled to make that happen.

Victoria: Well, I’ve been giving it a lot of thought, and I think I want something form-fitting, you know, like a sheath or a trumpet look, classic in the front with a plunging back.

Nick: You know, I said the same thing to my sister and to my parents. Other than this guy’s ruthless business reputation and the tabloid gossip about his messy divorce, what do we know about him?

Billy: That’d be a big, fat nothing.

Nick: Exactly. So, before his divorce is finalized, he gets with my sister and then, uh, finds out he’s got terminal cancer and now they’re engaged to be married.

Billy: The dude moves fast.

Nick: Something is not right with this picture. I couldn’t even pretend to be happy when victoria told me the news.

Billy: Oh, I am with you, brother.

Nick: Throw on top of that her terrible track record with men, present company included…

Billy: No offense taken.

Nick: No, no. Billy, take offense, please. It’s absolutely my intent.

Billy: Oh, no, this isn’t about me. Carry on.

Nick: The question that is eating me alive is, what is the rush? Ashland knows he’s probably not long for this earth. Victoria doesn’t need anything from him, so it’s not like he’s doing it for her. Why do they have to make it official to spend time together? They already live together. Why is that not enough?

Billy: You know, nick, the way you’re asking me that question, it’s almost like you’re conceding the fact that i know victoria better than anyone else, including her own brother. Trusted by pet owners for over 20 years

Ashland: We got off on the wrong foot when I first came to town, and I’d like to rectify that.

Phyllis: Why is that? Because I’m involved with victoria’s brother and you’re about to marry her?

Ashland: Well, not only that. Your daughter, summer, is helping raise my little boy.

Phyllis: Wow we’re one big happy family, aren’t we?

Ashland: [ Chuckling ] Well, let’s not go too far. Although I am very impressed the way summer has embraced her new role as harrison’s stepmother. Jack tells me that she’s wonderful with him, and for that I am grateful. And I would like to be on better terms with her mom.

Phyllis: Well, being a fan of my daughter will get you a long way.

Ashland: Well, while we’re at it, maybe you can help me win over your boyfriend. I spoke with him after victoria and I became engaged.

Phyllis: Oh, wow. How’d that go over?

Ashland: Well, nick was polite, and he didn’t pull any punches. He even compared me to billy abbott.

Phyllis: Really? Okay. I think he was just trying to make a point.

Ashland: No doubt.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm.

Ashland: What really rankles me is the way the men in victoria’s life treat her. I mean, they act as if she’s some fragile flower that doesn’t know her own mind. And she happens to be one of the smartest, strongest, most capable women that I have ever met.

Phyllis: Okay. Did you tell nick that?

Ashland: I think I made it clear to nick that victoria doesn’t need to justify her actions to anyone.

[ Clears throat ] He heard me out, but I don’t know if I scored any points with him.

Phyllis: Okay, listen, um, nick is really protective of his family, especially his sister. And, I mean, you have to see that the circumstances surrounding this marriage are… odd.

Ashland: What are your thoughts? As long as the rest of the world is weighing in.

Phyllis: I think true love is hard to find.

Ashland: Mm.

Phyllis: And I think if you find it, you better hold on tight.

Ashland: Agreed. Perhaps you can help nick see that’s all this is about — two people who have found the rarest of commodities — true love.

Nikki: Okay, that takes care of the menu.

Victoria: Excellent.

Nikki: Now, uh, what about the music for before and during the ceremony? Are you gonna want a vocalist or string quartet? Oh! A harpist is always very elegant.

Victoria: Hmm. Let me give that some thought. Maybe a harpist during cocktails and dinner, and then the quartet can start playing during coffee and dessert.

Nikki: Ah! Definite possibility.

Victoria: You know, we really have gotten a lot accomplished, and I think we’ve made some outstanding choices.

Nikki: You know what? I keep forgetting to ask you. Are you going to need office arrangements to be made while you’re on your honeymoon?

Victoria: What do you mean?

Nikki: Well, I didn’t know if ashland would be playing an active role in running things at what will soon be newman/locke. I mean, will he need an office, a reception area? Are you going to need special equipment to be ordered? Because I can take care of all that for you while you’re away. Do you know where you’re going yet?

Victoria: Ashland and i haven’t discussed it.

Nikki: Well, if he does decide to take an active role, he’s going to need a place to work. Somewhere near you on the executive floor, I assume?

Nikki: Oh. I’m sorry. Have I upset you? Did I say the wrong thing just now?

Victor: [ Sighs ] I understand that some locke communications employees are starting to relocate from new york to genoa city… and that you arranged some meetings with them, trying to hire them away from locke.

Adam: Nothing gets by you.

Victor: I want you to know that, from now on, newman/locke employees are out of bounds.

Adam: I reached out to a select few individuals for potential opportunities at newman media, okay? They could have said no. There’s no arm-twisting going on. They didn’t have to come in here for an interview.

Victor: Let me make another thing perfectly clear again. I do not want you to do anything to undermine your sister, victoria, nor to in any way endanger the merger between newman enterprises and locke communications.

Adam: You have absolutely made that clear… just as you’ve made it clear that I am in charge of this company and I am the person that ultimately make the decisions. Dull skin? Swipe it away.

“The young and the restless”

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Chloe: Hey, you. I was wondering when you’d get to the office.

Sally: Oh, it’s such a gorgeous day, I thought I’d work outside for a bit. You got my text, didn’t you?

Chloe: Yeah. It’s — it’s fine. I — I just thought I’d come by.

Sally: Checking up on me? Oh.

Chloe: It’s — it’s not like that.

Sally: Well, what’s it like?

Chloe: I, um — I ran into adam. He said he saw you earlier and that you were on your way to the office, and then I got your text message that you were coming here, so… you know, I’m just checking in on my latest hire. Wanted to make sure everything was okay.

Sally: Yeah. I mean, everything’s better than okay, partly because of some of the things that adam said to me.

Chloe: Sally —

Sally: Look, will you stop? Please. Really, all he did was stop me from making a huge mistake.

Chloe: Okay, you lost me.

Sally: Phyllis managed to tick me off yet again, and adam peeled me off the ceiling. Instead of spending my time looking for creative ways to get back at her, he suggested that i focus on my own success. And, you know, coming from someone who’s been there, it really did resonate.

Chloe: I’ve been there before. I’ve had those urges, the wanting to hurt someone a thousand times more than they’ve hurt you. Those thoughts can really burrow into your brain.

Sally: I know that adam is not your favorite person, but i really am in a much better place after talking to him. I mean, I went from, “I am going to bury that viper,” to, “phyllis who?”

Chloe: Good. And she is one of those people who just likes to go to war just for kicks. She will just not let it go. So it’s probably better for you if you just stay off her radar. It’s gonna make your life a lot easier. Trust me.

Sally: There’s a lot of that going around lately, people asking me to trust them.

Sally: Well, in my case, it’s actually true.

[ Chuckles ]

Sally: [ Sighs ] Chloe, I am super excited about this job, and I plan to make the most out of this opportunity that you’ve given me. I find that sometimes I get my best ideas when I’m outside, soaking up the sun. So here I am. I promise to be equally as productive inside the office as out.

Chloe: Okay. It’s cool. So, let me see what you’re working on.

Sally: Well [Clears throat] I am drawing up some story ideas for my first six weeks at newman media, up-and-coming designers, international trends that you’ll be seeing on the runway in the next few months, and I definitely want to do a piece on how gender barriers are coming down, with all these, you know, new designers launching unisex lines.

Chloe: I love it. What else are you working on?

Sally: Oh, uh, I mean, that’s just a sampling. I have tons of ideas —

Chloe: No, I don’t mean that. I mean, um, what are you working on really? What else are you working on? Because I’m getting the sense that there’s something going on with you.

Sally: You think I’m hiding something?

Chloe: I don’t know. Are you?

Sally: No. I really don’t know how you’d get that.

Chloe: I’m really good at reading people. And I’m picking up signals, like that page you just swiped, like you thought I wouldn’t notice.

Sally: [ Stammers ] It’s just story research. That’s it. I swear.

Chloe: Sally, I asked you to be honest with me. So, if there’s something going on with you, does this have something to do with phyllis?

Sally: No. I —

[ Sighs ] I wasn’t gonna share this with you until I was further along with this idea that I’m working on.

Chloe: Which is?

Sally: I am gonna convince victoria to let me design her wedding dress.

Victoria: It’s complicated, trying to decide how far ahead to plan with so many unknowns.

Nikki: I understand.

Victoria: I mean, ashland and I were hoping for the best, but we can’t ignore the reality of his situation. Maybe the treatment’s gonna work, maybe not. But focusing too much on his work life — it just seems wrong. I just don’t want to feel like he’s pushing himself.

Nikki: Or it might help prepare him for the best outcome. Has he broached the subject with you?

Victoria: Yes, mom, we talk about work all the time, the merger, which is on track to finalize in a month.

Nikki: Oh. I wasn’t aware that that timeline was official.

Victoria: Yes. As of this morning.

Nikki: Is there anything else I need to know about?

Victoria: Mom, I have spent countless hours going over all of this to make sure that it goes smoothly, which is why I so look forward to my time with you — because I want the same thing for this wedding. I want it to be a celebration about ashland and me as a couple, not as business partners, not as two entities involved in a merger. I want this to be about just us and the time that we have. And as far as work goes, I think we should just play that by ear.

Nick: If you expect me to agree that you’re some kind of authority on victoria, that is not gonna happen, alright? I’m just talking to everyone who’s in her life, trying to get a read on some of the actions she’s made. Honestly, I would like to stay out of her personal business if it can be helped, but I need to know if there’s an issue here or not.

Billy: Well, it actually sounds like you’re trying to see if I’m gonna use my resources at chanccomm to go after ashland locke. You know, you want me to do the digging because if it blows up in my face, then I’m the one that takes the brunt of it.

Nick: This idea just occurred to you, digging into ashland’s past to try and come up with some dirt to get him out of victoria’s life? Sounds to me like it’s something you’ve been gearing up to do, and you’re gonna do it whether you get any encouragement from me or not. A lot of people think dealing with copd

Adam: You are an advisor. That’s the role that you chose, to work with me, your ceo. And I took your warning about locke communications group in that spirit — that it was advice that I could take or not. And I have no doubt that billy and lily see the same opportunity and they’ll act accordingly.

Victor: As is their prerogative.

Adam: And locke’s employees are stuck in the middle of a transition. They don’t have any idea how it’s going to affect them. They’re looking for solid ground, so that is what I’m prepared to offer them. And I’m not gonna miss out on a potential gold mine of talent because you don’t want to hurt victoria’s feelings. It’s business, dad, as you have said a thousand times in similar circumstances. I’m doing what I need to do, same as victoria, who just took on a behemoth. I mean, what is it? Do you not think she’s up to the task?

Victor: You know I do.

Adam: Well, this is part of it — dealing with aggressive competition for scarce resources. It is the right move to make. You know it, I know it, and victoria will know it, too. So, I’m just asking you to keep your personal feelings out of it.

Victor: You’re my son, alright. But I advise you to keep your personal feelings out of it, as well.

Nick: Ashland stopped by here?

Phyllis: Mm-hmm.

Nick: What’d he want?

Phyllis: A gym membership. I think he really just wanted to talk to me since we’re all gonna be one big happy family.

Nick: Did he actually say that?

Victoria: Uh, he thanked me for exposing tara.

Nick: He should be grateful. You made it possible for him to just move on to his next marriage.

Phyllis: He also told me that you expressed your concerns.

Nick: I was simply honest with him.

Phyllis: [ Laughs ] He said you compared him to billy. Seriously?

Nick: Billy was just walking in as we finished talking. It seemed plausible at the time.

Phyllis: Well, his expectations are warranted. I mean, he just, you know, wants you to support the relationship. That’s all. And he was asking if I would bring you around, you know, and see that true love is a hard commodity to find. That’s what he said.

Nick: Isn’t it fair for me to want to know a little bit about the guy who’s planning to marry my sister? And to be concerned about the speed at which it’s happening? I don’t see this ending well for victoria at all.

Phyllis: Oh, okay. It’s probably not gonna end well for ashland.

Nick: Look, something about it feels off. It feels rushed, alright? And I can’t wrap my head around it in several ways.

Phyllis: Are you gonna try to talk victoria out of this?

Nick: Give me one good reason why I shouldn’T.

Phyllis: Well, I’ll give you three. It’s none of your business, number one. Number two, she’s in love. And, truly, love is hard to find. And, three, she’s gonna do what she wants anyway.

Billy: [ Grunts ]

[ Keys clacks ]

Lily: What are you doing?

Billy: Hey. Uh, I’m just doing a little bit of research on that potential project that I mentioned about the romantic breakups among the denizens of genoa city.

Lily: Right. Okay. Uh, what kind of research exactly?

Billy: Just adding up all the marriages and divorces among some of our elites, you know, like victor and jack, nick, phyllis, of course.

Lily: Victoria. Don’t forget her.

Billy: I’m not gonna forget her. She would be considered a denizen, yes.

Lily: Mm. Yeah, I’m getting kind of a funny feeling.

Billy: Funny like “ha ha” feeling?

Lily: No, it’s that feeling i get when I know that you’re hiding something from me.

Billy: [ Sighs ] I always had a connection to my grandfather…

Sally: I overheard victoria and her mom talking. I know precisely what she is looking for in a dress.

Chloe: So you started sketching.

Sally: What can I say? Coming up with a showstopper is in my blood. I am gonna present victoria with some ideas that will blow her away. It’ll be like I read her mind. She’s not gonna be able to say no. This is gonna be such an amazing coup, not only for me, but also for newman media. I mean, talk about putting our new fashion platform on the map. That wedding is gonna be the social event of the decade. The buzz is gonna be enormous.

Chloe: Okay, look, I really admire your talent and your drive, but let’s be realistic. There is no way that summer newman’s aunt is going to let anywhere near her wedding plans.

Sally: Do you know how many people have told me that i couldn’t do something, who’ve written me off and told me that my dreams are utterly ridiculous? It just makes me more determined to get what I want.

Nick: Are you telling me not to meddle into someone else’s business to possibly prevent someone that I love very much from doing something that could wind up hurting her?

Phyllis: You’re calling me a hypocrite right now.

Nick: No. I would not do that. Um, sometimes your selective logic never ceases to amaze me.

Phyllis: Oh! Oh. Um, do what you want. It doesn’t matter to me. Victoria’s your sister. I’m not gonna criticize you, okay? I’m just saying that she is hell-bent on marrying this guy. And whoever stands in her way, watch out.

Nick: So you’re saying there could be some blowback?

Phyllis: Yeah, I guarantee there will be.

Nick: I mean, alright. When you put it that way, maybe I will just stay on the sideline and let billy be the one to torpedo things because, let me tell you, he is on a mission not to allow victoria to go through with this wedding.

Billy: Okay. Your instincts are right. Again.

Lily: Mm. What are you hiding this time?

Billy: I’m not only looking into longtime genoa city residents. I’m also looking into ashland locke’s past… and how it ties in to the bigger story, as in another potentially dangerous and doomed relationship in the making.

Lily: Right, but usually the reporter that’s writing the story does that kind of research. So, what are you really doing? Oh, wait. I know. Let me guess. You’re turning over rocks with ashland locke’s name on them, trying to find some sort of heinous, unforgivable sin that he’s done that victoria cannot forgive so that you can stop this wedding from ever happening.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Ashland? Are you home?

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Ej: Hello, xander. Doing well, I see.

Xander: Ej dimera? It’s been ages. What brings you here? Wait, are we having an impromptu nashville reunion? Who else have we got out there?

Ej: Just me, I’m afraid.

Xander: Well, you look well. A lot less vegetable-like.

Ej: Word on the street is, you’ve gotten yourself into a bit of legal troublE. I’m here to offer my serviceS.

Johnny: So tell me all about your sweet bits.

Chanel: I assume you mean my bakery?

[Both laugh] Well, I’ve been baking ever since I can remember, and not to brag, but I’m great at it. So yeah, this is really just a lifelong dream come truE.

Johnny: That’s awesome. Congrats. Well, I can’t wait to try your sweetS.

Chanel: You will. And thank you. I’m really excited about it, and the best part is that I get to work with my bff.

Johnny: Oh, yeah? Who’s your bff?

Allie: Hey, tripp.

Tripp: Allie, what a nice surprise. What are you doing there?

Allie: Well, my grandparents have henry, so i thought, why not come bother tripp at work?

Tripp: Oh, well, bother awaY.

Allie: I thought I could disorganize some files, maybe steal your stethoscope…

Tripp: Mm-hmm.

Allie: Draw some stuff on the patients that are sleeping. Does that sound helpful?

Tripp: Oh, you’re hired.

Allie: [Laughs] GreaT. And then i was thinking after, maybe we can hang out unless you have other planS.

Tripp: No. None. Other than undoing the havoc that you’ve come to wreak on the hospitaL.

Allie: Great. Oh, and another surprise. Ben and ciara got remarrieD.

Ben: [Grunts]

Ciara: Baby, what’s wrong?

Ben: I should be carrying my bride over the threshold, but I’m having trouble carrying my own self right now, so–

Ciara: Oh, my gosh, babe. I’m so sorry. Wait, I have an idea. How about we walk into our home together, literally on equal footing? Well, you know, mostly equal footing.

Ben: Yeah.

Ciara: As equal partners.

Ben: That sounds like a great beginning. Oh, wait, wait, wait.

Ciara: Are you ready?

Ben: Ready. One, two…

Ciara: WoW.

[Both laugh]

Ben: Welcome home, mrS. WestoN.

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

 

Gwen: Xander’s in jail? Since when?

Jack: Since yesterday. I called the police while he was packing. Shawn caught up with him in the square, took him in. He’s been there all night.

Gwen: When were you going to tell me this?

Jack: I didn’t wanna upset you.

Julie: Jack, let me explain something to you. You invited a murderer to live in our house, to sleep on our sofa, and you seem surprised that he went ahead and murdered somebody on our sofa?

Jack: Xander’s not a– well, he didn’t murder snyder. He died of natural causes. Xander did admit to dumping the body. He was trying to cover up their connection.

Julie: What connection? What connection can a criminal and a medical doctor have in common?

Jack: Xander and the good doctor were running an illegal drug ring.

Julie: [Laughs] Oh, god!

Jack: It’s even worse. Xander roped gwen into it. She had no idea what they were really up tO. She’s just an innocent victiM.

Xander: I don’t understand. Aren’t you running dimera?

Ej: I’m still an attorney with a valid law license, and I can certainly multitasK.

Xander: I’m sorry, but I was under the assumption that you might be just a wee bit upset with mE.

Ej: Why? Because you tried to murder my wife?

Xander: Allegedly, attorney. AllegedlY.

Ej: Truth be told, I’m not upset that you tried to kill sami and lucas. I’m upset you didn’t finish the job.

Ben: Every bride’s dream come truE. A small apartment above a repair shop.

Ciara: And now who’s losing their memory? I am bo brady’s daughter. I’m the woman whose engagement ring is a greasy washer from a motorcycle carburetor. Baby, I love it here. It’s perfect.

Ben: Well, you can feel free to make any changes your little heart desires.

Ciara: [Laughs] Okay, you say that now, but we both know that you like things in a very particular way.

Ben: Are you referring to my preference of order and tidiness or…

Ciara: Face it, ben, you are a neat freak and I am a slob, which makes us quite the odd couple in more ways than one.

Ben: Well, in my defense, when you grow up on the run, you learn it’s best to know where everything is in case you gottA…

[Clicking tongue] Leave in a hurry.

Ciara: Well, now, there’s absolutely nothing to run to from. So when I lose the scissors for a couple of days and we can’t find them, it won’t even matter.

Ben: Right.

Ciara: Yeah.

Ben: I mean, to hell with the scissorS. We’ll just use our teeth to just tear everything open.

Ciara: [Laughs]

Ben: Scissors be damned.

Ciara: [Screams] Oh, my god, I’m sorry.

Ben: Scissors be damned. Listen, the only thing I can’t lose ever again is standing right in front of me. You know something else?

Ciara: Hmm.

Ben: The last time we got married, we didn’t even get to enjoy our wedding night.

Ciara: Ben, it’s in the middle of the afternoon.

Ben: And I think we should make up for lost time, mrs. Weston.

Ciara: Well, mr. Weston, I like the way you think.

Tripp: That’s great. All right, so ciara and ben are finally back together.

Allie: Mm-hmm.

Tripp: Were you her maid of honor?

Allie: No, claire was. Now that ciara has her memory back, the two of them made up, which is great, right before claire left town.

Tripp: Left town? Where’d she go?

Allie: Oh, another surprise. Claire is moving to south africa to work with theo and jj.

Tripp: Wow, that’s a– that’s a big changE.

Allie: Yeah, I know, but, I mean, she seems really excited, so I’m happy for her.

Tripp: Yeah, but you must be kind of bummed too, though. I mean, your cousin leaving town right on the heels of your mom taking off?

Allie: Yeah, it’s bittersweet, but I know she’ll do great in south africa. And besides, things just evened out family-wise.

Tripp: Oh, yeah?

Allie: Surprise number– I don’t even know. I’ve lost counT. My twin brother, johnny, is back in town.

Chanel: So I met my bff back in my london partying days, but we’ve both matured into serious businesswomen now. She is the besT. So much fun. You’ll love her, but not too much, okay?

Johnny: She sounds great. Does this bff have a name?

Paulina: Oh, chanel, honey, baby, I’m so glad I run into you. Who’s this nice-looking young man?

Chanel: Mama, this is giovanni. G, this is my mom, paulina price.

Johnny: Mrs. Price, it is lovely to meet you. I see where chanel gets her good looks.

Paulina: [Laughs] Why, thank you, giovanni. Flattery will get you everywhere.

Chanel: [Clears throat]

Paulina: What?

Chanel: Don’t you have that thing? You know, that thing you have to go do right now?

Paulina: Oh, am i interrupting something?

Johnny: No.

Chanel: Yes.

Paulina: I see. So you two are on a date?

Chanel: NO.

Johnny: Yes.

Paulina: Well, at least we’re all agreed.

Xander: What are you saying? That you wish I, you know…

Ej: You can speak freely, xander

Xander: You wish I had killed sami.

Ej: Can you blame me? They were screwing around behind my back.

Xander: I knew it.

Ej: Did you, now?

Xander: That was my ideA. I mean, that they had slept together, not that they should have. God, no. No, I do believe in the sanctity of marriage, counselor, but I’m the one who first suspected that samI and her ex hooked up. And I put the idea in nicole’s head.

Ej: Well, thankfully, the truth all came out in the end. Samantha is no longer in the picture. But enough about the past. Let’s talk about your future. You’re obviously in desperate need of a good lawyer, and as I said before, I’m willing to take on your case, on one condition.

Xander: Well, let’s hear it.

Ej: My cheating wife gave you $1 million. I want it back.

Tripp: Wow, did you know your brother was coming?

Allie: No, no idea. I was just in the square minding my own business, and then poof, there he was.

Tripp: What’s the occasion?

Allie: Money, of course. What else would it be? He came to hit up our mom and his dad. He needs financing, I guess, for his new film project, but my mom isn’t here and ej shot him down. He wants johnny to work at dimera, and you can imagine how well that went over.

Tripp: Is he going back to italy?

Allie: I don’t know actually. He didn’t say, but, I mean, I’m gonna do everything I can to convince him to stay. I haven’t seen him in forever, and we have so much we need to catch up on. I mean, I didn’t even get a chance to tell him about the bakery.

Tripp: Hey, I just had a great idea.

Allie: What?

Tripp: Actually, no. It’s probably– it’s probably lame. I don’t even know your brother. I don’t even know what I’m–

Allie: No, come on, tripp. Tell me your idea.

Tripp: Well, I just thought, what if we set him up with chanel?

Johnny: Ms. Price, I’m afraid the confusion is all my fault. You see, I am completely captivated by your beautiful daughter, and I fear I might’ve gotten a little ahead of myself. I was being optimistic in thinking this was a date.

Paulina: Oh, nothing wrong with optimism.

[Laughs] And let me tell you, my chanel could certainly do a lot worse than you. In fact, she has.

Chanel: Mama!

Johnny: Please, join us. There.

Paulina: Thank you.

Johnny: You’re very welcome. Can’t wait to hear all the gory details.

Paulina: Well, giovanni, I won’t tell you any gory details because I respect my daughter’s privacy.

Chanel: That’s a new one.

Paulina: So if she wants to tell you, then that’s up to her.

Chanel: Okay, I will tell him. All right, I was recently married to a criminal.

Paulina: Yeah, a criminal with a rap sheet longer than my arm. Both my arms.

Chanel: I thought you said it was up to me to tell him.

Paulina: Fine, so–fine.

Chanel: Okay, anyway, the marriage, it lasted, like, two seconds. It was nothing. It was over and done with. It was just one big, stupid mistake.

Johnny: Oh, well that’s good news. Means I still got a shot.

Chanel: Oh, does it, now?

Paulina: Chanel, stop messing with the boy. Now, I, for one, think you should give him a chance. You know, unless you still doing the girl thing.

Chanel: [Sighs]

Johnny: What girl thing?

Julie: Jack, how can you possibly believe that gwen is innocent? Because from day one, every word out of her mouth has been a gusher of lies.

Jack: Julie, you and i both know that people are capable of change. Now, gwen has been through a lot. She has suffered a great loss.

Gwen: You don’t have to defend me.

Jack: Yes, I do. Look, xander confessed to his involvement in synder’s drug ring. He admitted that he dragged gwen into this whole mess. He insisted that he deserves all the blame. Now, yes, xander is hardly a scrupulously honest person, but why would he lie about that? Why would he deliberately incriminate himself?

Julie: Maybe to protect gwen.

Xander: Why would sami give me $1 million?

Ej: To expose nicole’s infidelity. Sami told me all about it.

Xander: Oh.

Ej: So I don’t care how much you think you’ve earned it. That money belongs to me, and I want it back.

Xander: Maybe I’ve already spent it.

Ej: Xander, when will you see that I will always be two steps ahead? I know it was in your possession when you were arrested, and I know that it’s currently being held in evidence because the police think it could be connected to your drug operation.

Xander: Fine, I haven’t spent it, but a cool million is a pretty steep attorney fee.

Ej: Is it worth the price of your freedom?

Xander: I can hire another attorney for way less.

Ej: Xander, remember. Two steps ahead. You’re in a world of trouble, and I’m your only hope.

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Ben: Are you thinking what I’m thinking?

Ciara: Where the hell are those damn scissors?

Ben: No.

Ciara: No?

Ben: No.

Ciara: No. Well, actually, what I’m thinking about is how fun this is gonna be when we’re doing this all day, every day on our honeymoon.

Ben: Our honeymoon. Right.

Ciara: Where do you wanna go?

Ben: Wherever is gonna make you happy.

Ciara: Hmm. You know, when vincent was holding me captive, I had a lot of dreams about our future.

Ben: Hmm.

Ciara: They were the only things giving me hope until I could see you again. Anyway, one of the dreams was about our honeymoon.

Ben: Tell me about it. I cannot wait for it to be just you and me and white sand beaches and piña coladas.

Ciara: Oh, baby, I’m actually more of a daiquiri kind of girl.

Ben: I’ll get you whatever the hell you want, always.

Ciara: I love you, mr. Weston.

Ben: I love you, mrs. Weston. Oh, and I love this. I cannot wait to see you in this. Hold–ah. I can’t wait to see you out of it.

Ciara: Ben.

Ben: I think we need to take a little break from packing.

Ciara: Ben, we don’t have time. We have a plane to catch.

Ben: All the time in the world. For the rest of the days of our lives, wife.

Ciara: Okay, husband.

[Soft music]

 

Ben: You’re not gonna believe this.

Ciara: What?

Ben: I think we had the same dream.

Ciara: [Gasps]

Allie: You wanna set my brother up with chanel?

Tripp: Well, like I said, I know it’s a crazy idea. I don’t even know your brother. I don’t even know if he already has a girlfriend.

Allie: No. No, he doesn’t have a girlfriend, but he did say that he was interested in someone, so… and actually, when I was hanging out with chanel, she was messaging this guy and she seemed pretty into him, so…

Tripp: So my plan was probably as lame as I first thought it was.

Allie: Not necessarily, but since your shift is over, do you wanna go get some food?

Tripp: Does julie’s place sound good?

Allie: As long as you’re there.

Johnny: So girl thing, huh? What’s that about?

Chanel: I told my mom that I am sexually fluid.

Paulina: Which means she’s into boys and girls and everything in between.

Chanel: Mama!

Paulina: Okay, so I only know about one girl so far, but I’m a modern woman. I have no problem with it. And I assume, you being a modern young man, you have no problem either.

Johnny: No. No. Of course not. In fact, I have a brother who’s gay.

Paulina: So what about you? Are you fluid? You know, I hear that’s a big thing with a whole lot of you young people nowadays.

Chanel: Mama, please stop.

Johnny: Uh, no. No. I am 100% into women. One in particular.

Jack: Xander would never throw himself under the bus just to protect gwen. They barely get along.

Julie: Oh, they get along well enough to start having sex on the sofa.

Jack: What?

Julie: Coitus interruptus. I walked in on them having it on about a month ago.

Jack: Is that true?

Gwen: It was a momentary lapse in judgment, okay? And we started fighting immediately after, believe me. Xander would never lift a finger to help me.

Jack: She’s right. She’s right. Xander’s never the fall guy. He’s always ever been out for himself. He would never take the blame if he didn’t have to.

Julie: Xander is a stupid, self-serving bastard. I think we can all agree on that. However, I still smell something suspicious here. Unfortunately, I don’t have the time to discuss who’s the rotten egg because today, my grandparents’ memorial plaque is going to be put back in horton town square. I wanna be there. I want to make sure everything goes smoothly. And speaking of tom and alice horton, if they knew what had been going on under their roof–

Gwen: They’d be rolling around in their graves?

Julie: Bob’s your uncle dick, sweetheart.

Xander: I’m perfectly aware of the severity of my situation, counselor. But I’ll just hire justin. I’m sure he’ll give me the family discount.

Ej: Hmm. Remind me again. When was the last time justin won a case?

Xander: That’s a fair point. I think he just lost a custody case to your wife, and she’s not even a lawyer.

Ej: Exactly. But I’m not just talking about legal ability here. If you want to avoid prison, you’re going to need so much more than that. You’ll need someone who can pull strings. Someone who has considerable influence. And that would be me.

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Gwen: Thank you again for defending me. You know, I really don’t deserve it. Not after everything I’ve done.

Jack: I meant what I said, gwen. You’ve worked really hard to turn things around. All that other stuff is in the past. And in this case, you didn’t do anything wrong. This is all on xander.

Gwen: I know that he betrayed you, yeah? But so did I. And you found it in your heart to give me a second chance. So maybe he deserves one too.

Jack: I don’t understand. Xander put you in a terrible position. He brought all of this on you. Why are you defending him?

Xander: They don’t have that strong of a case against me.

Ej: [Chuckles] Xander, you confessed your crimes to two witnesses. A third can place you with the deceased doctor who was stealing the drugs. And considering the high-profile nature of our nation’s opioid crisis, prosecutors most certainly will want to make an example out of you. You, my friend, are screwed.

Xander: Well, when you put it that way. Why does your involvement change the equation?

Ej: My name. My father nurtured ties with a number of judges and people high up in the justice department. Top men. All I have to do is pick up the phone. Look, I can guarantee you’ll walk out scot-free. At most, you’ll get a slap on the wrist. In exchange, I want what’s mine.

Xander: Look, if I give back all that money, I’ll be back to being broke again. No job, no place to stay, no prospects. Surely a man of your principals couldn’t allow that to happen.

Ej: I may have principles, xander, but I’ve just lost my patience. So I hope you enjoy spending the rest of your life sharing a cell with your old pal clyde weston, listening to him yammer on about skinning possums and moonshining in the ozarks. I’m sure that will never get old.

Xander: Wait, wait, wait. Wait.

Chanel: Okay, mama, time to go, now.

Paulina: Oh, all right. All right. You can tell me all about your date when you get home.

Chanel: Home?

Paulina: Oh, yeah, I assumed that since we were all good, that you would move back in, you know? Besides, your grandmother, she wants to see you.

Chanel: Oh, I can’t believe big mama’s in town. I thought she wasn’t well enough to travel.

Paulina: With the right motivation, your big mama, you’d be surprised what she’s capable of. But in any case, I’m sure she’d love to see you.

Chanel: Okay, fine. I’m moving back in.

Paulina: Okay.

Chanel: Now, just go. Go.

Paulina: Oh, okay. All right, all right. No need to be pushy. I know how to make an exit. Young man?

Johnny: Absolutely.

Paulina: [Laughs] Okay. Bye-bye. Nice to see you. I hope to see you again real soon, giovanni.

Johnny: You too, ms. Price. So tell me about this girl you’re into.

Paulina: Oh, well, look at this cute couple.

Allie: Hello, ms. Price.

Paulina: Oh, honey. Please, call me paulina. Now, don’t get me wrong. Not that I don’t appreciate a young woman with good manners. Maybe you could teach that daughter of mine a thing or two? She more or less just told me to get lost.

Allie: Oh, chanel’s here?

Paulina: Yeah, she’s right inside.

Allie: But I thought things were fine with you guys again.

Paulina: Oh, it is. It is. I even convinced her to move back in with me.

Tripp: That’s great.

Paulina: Oh, he speaks!

[Laughter] I’m just teasing you, son.

Allie: Well, if everything’s good with you guys and she’s moving back in, why would chanel tell you to get lost?

Paulina: I think I may have embarrassed her just a little bit in front of her date.

Allie: Oh, chanel’s on a date? With who? People everywhere living with type 2 diabetes

Ben: When vincent’s car exploded and I ended up in the hospital trying to find you in that fire, I had all of these wild dreams about our future too. And one of them was exactly like what you just explained. You were packing up for this, like, tropical honeymoon and you had a new bikini and… this is incredible. What else did you dream?

Ciara: Well, I had this one dream where I was pregnant.

Ben: I…I dreamed that you were pregnant too. And in my dream, you gave birth. It was a boy. Hey, little man. You want your mom?

Ciara: Oh, my god. Oh, my god. You are so beautiful. Hi, baby. We have waited such a long time for you.

Ben: We gotta give this little guy a name.

Ciara: Yeah, but we don’t agree on any of the names on our list.

Ben: There was one name I wanted to bring up, but I didn’t know how you’d feel about it.

Ciara: What’s that?

Ben: Bo. How about bo brady weston? We named our son–

Ciara: Bo. We named him bo.

Ben: I love you.

Ciara: I love you too.

Ben: Ciara, we are really–

Ciara: Connected. Yeah. I mean, after everything we’ve been through, are you really that surprised?

Chanel: The girl my mom was talking about, her name is nunya. Nunya business.

Johnny: Well, if she’s my competition–

Chanel: She’s not.

Johnny: Wait. Last night, you said you like someone who liked someone else. I just assumed it was a guy, but that’s the girl, huh? That’s who your mom was talking about?

Chanel: [Sighs] Yes, that’s her, but trust me, you have nothing to worry about. We’re just friends.

Johnny: Just friends. And business partners. Am I right?

Paulina: Oh, just some boy. Very charming boy, and easy on their eyes, I might add. I think they just met, but I approve. That’s all you kids are looking for, anyway. Mama’s approval. Right, son?

Tripp: Yes, ma’am

[Laughter]

Paulina: I’m just having fun with you. Anyway, I got some business i gotta go take care of in the square, so I see you two later.

Allie: Bye.

Tripp: Well, I guess now’s our chance to meet chanel’s new mystery man.

Allie: Maybe we shouldn’T. Maybe we should give them some privacy, especially after her mom just interrupted her date.

Tripp: Hmm, that’s a good call. So where to now?

Allie: Well, I was thinking maybe we could spend some time alone.

Tripp: Now that is a genius idea.

Allie: I am pretty impressed with it myself.

Gwen: It’s just that I have been in xander’s shoes. I know what it’s like to be so desperate. You dig yourself into this hole, and every time you look up, you’re just–you’re deeper and deeper, and throw in the pressure of finances–

Jack: There’s no excuse. I will never forgive him for putting you in danger

Gwen: I never felt in danger.

Jack: You could have gone to jail. I don’t even want to think about it, but the whole situation could have gotten violent. Gwen, you and I just found each other, and if I had lost–

Gwen: What? You–you wouldn’t be able to go on without me?

Jack: Gwen, you’re my daughter. You’re my daughter. I love you. I hope you know that.

Gwen: I love you too.

Xander: [Sighs] I’m open to… let’s say half.

Ej: Half a million buys you half a life sentence.

Xander: Come on, mate. I’ve got to come out of this with something.

Ej: Besides your freedom? You said you were out of a job.

Xander: Brady gave me the sack.

Ej: Dimera owns basic black. I suppose I have the power to reinstate you.

Xander: Really? You’d do that?

Ej: There’s no love lost between brady black and me. Meaning it would be extremely enjoyable to push his buttons. So do we have a deal?

Xander: [Breathes deeply] I mean…

Ej: All you have to do is sign on the dotted line agreeing to pay a cool million to procure my services. And then I guarantee you won’t see a minute behind bars. In fact, I’ll make sure you get bail and walk out of here within 15 minutes. So do we have a deal?

Trelegy for copd.

Xander: Well, at least this place won’t cost me a million a night.

[Sighs] And there’s a private shower.

[Sighs]

[Knock at door] Can’t I get a moment’s peace?

Paulina: Your grandparents, back where they belong. I’m so relieved to see it.

Julie: I feel like all’s right with the world again.

Paulina: I know I’ve said it many times before, but it bears repeating. I’m so sorry that I caused all that trouble.

Julie: I appreciate that.

Paulina: Lani reached out to me yesterday. She agreed to give me another chance. Bless her heart. We can start over. And I was thinking maybe– maybe you and I, we could do the same?

Julie: I’d like that.

[Laughs]

Chanel: You got me. The girl I was interested in is my bff, and she’s the girl working with me on the bakery.

Johnny: Huh. So is that gonna be, like, weird?

Chanel: No, it’s totally fine.

Johnny: You sure?

Chanel: Mm-hmm.

Johnny: You’re not still hung up on her?

Chanel: Not at all. And how could I be when I’ve got this cute boy in front of me? Hmm?

Johnny: You think I’m cute?

Chanel: That answer your question?

Tripp: Oh, I’ve never been so happy to skip lunch.

Allie: I’ve never been so happy…ever.

Tripp: You mean that?

Allie: Yeah.

Tripp: Allie, there’s something I wanna tell you.

Allie: What?

Tripp: I… I love you.

Ben: [Grunts] Put that on.

Ciara: Ben, this is the shirt that gave you me.

[Sighs] I cannot believe you still have it.

Ben: Of course I still have it. It smells like you.

Ciara: Okay. Now what?

Ben: What’s a wedding without a first dance?

[Soft acoustic ballad]

The way the light kisses

your eyes

it’s hard to explain

I lose all track of time

Ciara: I can’t tell you how happy I am in this moment.

Ben: You don’t have to, because I feel the exact same way.

Right here

so consumed

by this moment

I’ve waited forever

and time’s flying by

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B&B Transcript Monday, August 23, 2021

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Finn: Do you hear that?

Steffy: Oh, not a peep from kelly and hayes. Oh, nice.

Finn: Mm-hmm. Meaning, um, mom and dad have a little time to themselves.

Steffy: Mm-hmm.

Finn: Mm-hmm.

Steffy: I definitely want that. I do. But there is something we really need to talk about.

Finn: What?

Steffy: I’m sorry, but it’s– it’s sheila. I can’t help it, but I really want you to know that… I don’t blame you for her showing up. I don’T.

Sheila: You don’t wanna mess with me, not when it comes to my son. You and your doting wife, you had finn all these years. Now it’s my turn.

Jack: What do you mean by that?

Sheila: I want finn to have the opportunity to get to know me and me him.

Jack: No, you don’T. Because the more he learns about you, the more appalled he’ll be.

Sheila: He’s only heard one side of the story– the forresters biased side. Once I get to spend more time with my son, I know–

Jack: Finn’s my son and li’S.

Sheila: No. He’s your son with me. We had the affair, remember? I’m the one that gave birth to him. You’re the one that talked me into giving him up so that you and li could raise him as your own. Li doesn’t even know anything about this. My god, she has no idea that her husband ever cheated on her.

Jack: Well, that was then. This is now. Finn’s a grown man.

Sheila: Yeah, who erroneously believes that… you are his adopted father, a man that he loves and admires, but I really wonder how he would feel if he knew that he was lied to all these years. Because you told me that that’s what would be best for everyone, and I believed it. But now I’m really not so sure.

Ridge: Whoa. Is, um– is that my, uh, shirt?

Brooke: Just thought I’d try something a little different tonight.

Ridge: You know what’s funny? I was gonna wear that right now. Can I have it? Please.

Brooke: You want something?

Ridge: Mm-hmm.

Brooke: I want something too. I want you to brush my hair. And tonight is the night that you deliver, mr. Forrester.

Ridge: Uh-huh. Okay.

[ Chuckles ]

Brooke: [ Laughs ]

Ridge: Oh, yeah, yeah. That’s right.

Brooke: Yes. My hair. Mmm.

Ridge: That’s what I like. Us here together.

Brooke: Mmm.

Ridge: You’re happy. Your daughter’s happy. My daughter’s happy. Just one thing to worry about.

Brooke: Mmm. Oh. Oh. Don’t stop ever.

Ridge: I have no intention of stopping ever. You stopped.

Ridge: Hmm?

Brooke: What is it? Is it sheila?

Ridge: I’m sorry. I can’t help it. Just the idea of this woman’s dna running through my grandson. It makes me so angry that steffy should be tormented by it.

Finn: Hey, I know you don’t blame me. Okay? You never need to say that again.

Steffy: Look, I know none of what sheila has done reflects on you. Finn, I love you so much. You’re selfless and you’re loving, and you are the kind of man everyone looks up to. Our son’s gonna look up to you. You’re nothing like sheila. She’s selfish and deceitful.

Finn: Hey. Don’t go there, okay? Don’t think about sheila or anything to do with her. Especially not tonight. Tonight is about you and me.

Sheila: You know, I kept quiet about our affair and about finn of all finn’s life.

Jack: Look, why are you dredging this up? This is ancient history.

Sheila: Well, maybe it is to you, but it isn’t to me. You know, for me, it was like yesterday that we were lovers, and we were wrapped in each other’s arms until I became pregnant. No, and then you convinced me that it would be better for everybody if I were to give you my child, and that’s something I will never forget, jack. Never. Especially since I met finn.

Jack: What do you want from me, sheila? What do you want? What’s the #1 retinol brand

Ridge: Oh, yes.

Brooke: Mmm.

Ridge: Oh, just keep going. Yes, a little bit lower. Oh, yes. Okay, how did this happen? I was brushing your hair, and next thing I know, you’re rubbing my shoulders.

Brooke: You need to relax and unwind. And I’m helping you.

Ridge: You know what, honey? I’m not a doctor, but… what would really help me right now is if…

Brooke: Well, that happens a little bit later, I promise.

Ridge: Oh, okay. Mmm.

Brooke: Okay. You’re tensing up again. Come on.

Ridge: I just think I should be doing more.

Brooke: You’re doing everything imaginable. You hired security for the family houses. You got carter started on the process of getting that restraining order.

Ridge: I know, I know. We’re doing everything. I know. I get that. But none of it’s gonna mean anything if finn wants to have a connection with that woman.

Finn: Hayes hasn’t moved in a while. Should we check on him?

Steffy: No. His foot moved. He’s still dreaming. He’s fine.

Finn: And so are we. This whole thing about my mother… I know I said we don’t need to think about her, but I wanna reassure you, steffy, I will never let anyone harm our family.

Steffy: I know that. I do. But we are talking about sheila, and you don’t know what I lived through, what my family’s lived through. There’s so much heartache and suffering, and it was all because of her. So she showed up at our reception, and she ruined it. She’s hayes’s grandmother. Like, we don’t– we haven’t even gone to the courthouse to file our marriage certificate. There’s just so much going on. I just–

Finn: Listen to me. Everything is gonna be okay. We are gonna raise hayes. We’re gonna keep him safe and out of harm’s way because that’s what parents do.

Steffy: Oh, we’re dealing with sheila, and you don’t know how dangerous she can be. We have to keep hayes safe, and the only way to do that is to keep her away from our son.

Finn: I know.

Steffy: I’m sorry it has to be this way. Tell me you understand. Promise me you’re not gonna have any contact with sheila. Not now. Not ever. I just don’t wanna think about her. It’s too much.

Finn: I know.

Sheila: It’s simple really. I believe finn and I could have a close, loving mother-son relationship if given the opportunity.

Jack: There can be no relationship between you and finn.

Sheila: Oh, god. Do you know what this reminds me of? This is identical to the way you would talk to me and tell me how things were going to be when I was pregnant, when I was pregnant with finn. I was vulnerable, and you– you took advantage of that.

Jack: What are you talking about?

Sheila: You got into my head, jack. You knew I was vulnerable. You exploited me. I remember you telling me how you and li were trying to get pregnant and you couldn’T. I thought it was some twist of fate that I was able to conceive and that that was your opportunity for you and li to raise my son as your own.

Jack: It was best for everyone.

Sheila: You know what? You told me that too, repeatedly, before and after I had our son. Of course it couldn’t be a regular adoption. No, you had to make sure everything was perfect so that you were actually adopting our child. Finn’s whole life has been based on lies, and your marriage to li has been too.

Jack: Damn it, sheila. What do you want from me? Why did you really come here? (Vo) nature…

Brooke: Mmm.

[ Sighs ] I think finn understands that he can’t be near sheila.

Ridge: Well, I hope he does. I just don’t trust that woman.

Brooke: Yeah. Of course not. None of us do. Do you know what?

Ridge: Hmm.

Brooke: I think it’s time to stop thinking about this and focus on something else.

Ridge: Oh, boy. Hi. Well, you got my attention.

Brooke: Good. I don’t want you to worry anymore.

Ridge: Uh-huh.

Brooke: I want you to focus right here.

Ridge: I’m focused.

Brooke: On us. Mmm. You… and me.

Ridge: [ Grunts ]

Brooke: Oh!

Steffy: It’s hope. She’s reminding me about that meeting we have tomorrow in san francisco.

Finn: That’s still on?

Steffy: Yeah. I wish we could postpone it. I don’t wanna be away even if it’s for a day. I’m just not–

Finn: Repeat after me. “Finn and the kids will be fine while I’m gone tomorrow.” It’s either that or, um, all this talking has me getting pretty tired.

Steffy: You wouldn’T.

Finn: Oh. Try me.

Steffy: Okay. Finn and the kids will be fine while I’m away tomorrow. You satisfied?

Finn: Good.

Jack: I never should’ve gotten involved with you and betrayed my marriage.

Sheila: Yeah. Well, one wonderful thing did happen out of it, didn’t it? Finn. Of course when I gave him to you and I reached out, you shut me down completely. After all that time of watching him grow, and you never once tried to contact me, not even on his wedding day.

Jack: We hadn’t spoken in decades. I didn’t know if you were alive or dead.

Sheila: Oh, well, I am so sorry to disappoint.

Jack: My point is I now realize I should’ve told everyone about you sooner. I won’t be manipulated by you.

Sheila: By me?

Jack: I think it’s high time that I told finn and li the truth– that I’m finn’s biological father.

Sheila: That would destroy your marriage and your relationship with our son. I kept your secret all these years, and I’ll continue to keep it. It’s just one thing that I want–one thing– in return for my silence.

 

Both: Oh, god!

Brooke: [ Sighs ] Now, I sense it worked, huh?

Ridge: What?

Brooke: My strategy to distract you from a certain psychologically crazy person.

Ridge: Yeah, that worked.

Brooke: Yeah?

Ridge: Especially that thing you did with that… but you’re still here.

Brooke: Yes, yes. But we have to focus on the positive. Steffy is married to an amazing man. They have a beautiful child. And nobody is going to tear that family apart. Not even sheila.

[ Both chuckle ]

Steffy: What?

Finn: Nothing. I just… I’m married to the most beautiful woman in the world. A woman who also happens to be the mother of the sweetest, cutest, most adorable newborn. A woman that I love more than I ever thought possible. And I will always make sure that no one ever interferes with our family and our happiness.

Sheila: I’m sure steffy told finn never to see me again.

Jack: Do you blame her after what you did to her and her family and what you’re threatening to do to mine?

Sheila: You’re the one that said that a relationship with finn and me would never be possible. But for me to keep quiet about what I know, to leave here and never return, before that happens, I wanna hold my grandson in my arms just once.

Jack: That’s impossible. Finn and steffy would never allow it.

Sheila: Well, then you have to convince them. Jack, you have to make it happen, and then your secret will be safe. Your life will never change. All I want to do is see finn one more time and to see my grandson and hold him in my arms, and then I am out of your life forever.

Jack: You’ve caused so much trouble. How can I possible believe you?

Sheila: Because I’m telling you the truth, I swear. My god, jack, after everything that I’ve given up, how can you deny me this? I just want to see my son one more time and hold my grandson. I wanna cradle hayes in my arms, and I wanna look at that precious little face just once. Is that really too much to ask for everything that you’re going to get in return?

Jack: I’ll speak with finn.

[ Door closes ]

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Days Update Monday, August 23, 2021

Days of Our Lives Update

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Update written by Joseph
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Xander in "Days of Our Lives" 8/23/21

Xander waits in the interrogation room at the police station until EJ enters, surprising him. Xander notes that it’s been ages and asks what EJ is doing here, joking about a possible Nashville reunion. Xander adds that he looks well since he’s seen him last. EJ says that word on the street is that Xander got himself into legal trouble, so he’s here to offer his services.

Johnny and Chanel sit together at Julie’s Place. Johnny asks her to tell him all about her Sweet Bits Bakery. Chanel talks about baking ever since she can remember and she’s great at it, so she calls it a lifelong dream come true. Johnny congratulates her and says he can’t wait to try her sweets. Chanel thanks him and says she’s really excited about it. Chanel adds that the best part is, she gets to work with her BFF. Johnny then asks who her BFF is.

Allie goes to the hospital to see Tripp. She jokes about bothering him at work then suggests they hang out after he gets off, unless he has other plans. Tripp assures he has no plans. Allie then surprises Tripp by informing him that Ben and Ciara got remarried.

Ben goes home with Ciara. Ben complains about being unable to carry her over the threshold because he’s on crutches. Ciara suggests they walk in together as equal partners which Ben agrees with. Ben welcomes her home as they kiss.

Jack and Julie in "Days of Our Lives" 8/23/21

Jack and Julie inform Gwen at home that Xander is in jail, which shocks her. Jack explains that he called the police while Xander was packing and then Shawn caught him in the town square, so he’s been there all night. Gwen asks when he was going to tell her. Jack says he didn’t want to upset her. Julie tells Jack that he invited a murderer in to their house and questions him being surprised that he went again and murdered somebody on their sofa. Jack points out that Xander didn’t murder Dr. Snyder, as he died of medical causes, but he did dump the body to try to cover up their connection. Julie questions what connection a criminal and a doctor could have in common. Jack reveals to her that they were running an illegal drug ring and that Xander roped Gwen in to it, but she was just an innocent victim.

Xander doesn’t understand since EJ is running DiMera. EJ reminds him that he’s still an attorney with a valid law license. Xander assumed EJ would still be upset with him. EJ asks if he means because he tried to murder his wife. Xander says that’s allegedly. EJ then declares that he’s not upset that Xander tried to kill Sami and Lucas, but that he didn’t finish the job.

Ben complains about having to be in a small apartment above a repair shop but Ciara assures that she loves it here and it’s perfect. Ben tells her to feel free to make any changes. Ciara jokes about Ben liking things in a particular way. Ben tells Ciara that the only thing he can’t lose ever again is her as they kiss. Ben reminds her that last time they got married, they didn’t even get to enjoy their wedding night so he thinks they should make up for lost time. Ciara agrees as they continue kissing.

Tripp tells Allie that it’s great that Ciara and Ben are back together. Allie adds that Ciara and Claire made up right before Claire left town. Tripp is surprised to learn that Claire left town as Allie informs him that she went to South Africa to work with Theo and JJ. Tripp calls that a big change. Allie notes that she seems really excited so she’s happy for her. Tripp guesses that she must be bummed about her cousin leaving town right after her mom took off. Allie admits it’s bittersweet, but she knows Claire will do great in South Africa. Allie adds that things just evened out with her family because her twin brother Johnny is back in town.

Chanel in "Days of Our Lives" 8/23/21

Chanel explains to Johnny that she met her BFF back in her London partying days, but they are both mature and serious business women now. Chanel says she’s the best and that Johnny will love her. Johnny asks if she has a name but they get interrupted by Paulina arriving. Paulina says she’s so glad that she ran in to her. Chanel introduces Johnny to Paulina. Johnny jokes that he sees where Chanel gets her good looks. Chanel asks if Paulina has something to go do right now. Paulina asks if she’s interrupting. Chanel says yes but Johnny says no. Paulina asks if they are on a date. Chanel says no, but Johnny says yes.

Xander questions EJ saying that he wishes he had killed Sami. EJ asks if he can blame him since she was screwing around behind his back. Xander says he knew it and that was his idea. Xander informs EJ that he was the one who first suspected that Sami and Lucas hooked up and put the idea in Nicole’s head. EJ says that the truth all came out in the end and Sami is no longer in the picture. EJ adds that’s enough about the past as he wants to talk about Xander’s future. EJ points out that he’s in desperate need of a lawyer, so he’s willing to represent him on the condition that Xander gives him back the 1 million dollars that Sami gave him to expose Nicole.

Tripp asks if Allie knew her brother was coming. Allie says she had no idea and he just showed up in the town square. Tripp asks what the occasion is. Allie tells him that it’s money of course as he came to hit up his parents for financing for his new film project, but Sami isn’t here and EJ shot him down because he wants Johnny to work at DiMera and that did not go over well. Tripp asks if Johnny is going back to Italy then. Allie admits that she doesn’t know since he didn’t say, but she’s going to do everything in her power to convince him to stay. Allie says she hasn’t seen him in forever and they have so much to catch up on. Allie adds that she didn’t even get a chance to tell him about the bakery. Tripp then gets an idea and suggests setting Johnny up with Chanel.

Johnny tells Paulina that the confusion is all his fault because he’s completely captivated by her beautiful daughter and may have gotten ahead of himself in thinking this was a date. Paulina remarks that Chanel could do a lot worse than him and has. Johnny invites Paulina to join them so she sits at the table. Johnny says he can’t wait to hear all the details. Paulina says she respects Chanel’s privacy so it’s up to her. Chanel then informs Johnny that she was recently married to a criminal but it was nothing, over and done with, just a mistake. Johnny says that’s good news if it means he has a shot. Paulina thinks that Chanel should give Johnny a chance, unless she’s still doing the girl thing. Johnny then asks what girl thing.

Julie asks how Jack could possibly believe that Gwen is innocent, because from day one, every word out of her mouth has been lies. Jack argues that people are capable of change and Gwen has been through a lot including a great loss. Gwen says he doesn’t have to defend her but Jack feels he does. Jack brings up Xander confessing and admitting to dragging Gwen in to this mess, so he deserves all the blame. Jack asks why Xander would lie and deliberately incriminate himself. Julie suggests it could be to protect Gwen.

Xander asks EJ why Sami would give him a million dollars. EJ reveals that Sami told him all about it, so he doesn’t care that Xander thinks he earned it. EJ says the money is his and he wants it back. Xander asks what if he already spent it. EJ informs him that he’ll always be two steps ahead of him and that he knows Xander had the money when he was arrested it and that it’s being held in evidence because they think it could be connected to his drug operation. Xander argues that a million dollars is an expensive attorney fee. EJ asks if it’s worth the price of his freedom. Xander says he could hire another attorney for way less. EJ reminds him that he’s two steps ahead. EJ declares that Xander is in a world of trouble and he’s the only one who could help him.

Ben and Ciara in "Days of Our Lives" 8/23/21

Ben and Ciara continue kissing in bed. Ciara talks about fun this will be all day every day on their honeymoon. Ciara asks where he wants to go. Ben says where ever will make her happy. Ciara talks about dreaming of their future when Vincent held her captive and that gave her hope until she could see him again. Ciara tells him that one of the dreams was about their honeymoon, so Ben asks her to tell him about it. Ciara flashes back to dreaming of planning their honeymoon. Ben tells her that he thinks they had the same dream.

Allie questions Tripp wanting to set Johnny up with Chanel. Tripp knows it’s a crazy idea and he doesn’t even know Johnny or if he has a girlfriend. Allie says he doesn’t, but he did say he was interested in someone. Allie adds that when she was with Chanel, she was messaging a guy and she seemed pretty in to him. Tripp guesses his plan was lame. Allie says not necessarily but asks if Tripp wants to go get food. They agree on Julie’s Place and exit the hospital.

Johnny asks Chanel what the girl thing is about. Chanel reveals that she’s sexually fluid. Paulina clarifies that it means she’s in to boys and girls and everything in between. Paulina adds that she only knows about one girl so far but she has no problem with it and assumes Johnny doesn’t either. Johnny says of course not and mentions having a brother who is gay. Paulina asks if Johnny is fluid too. Johnny assures that he’s 100% in to women, one in particular.

Jack argues that Xander would never throw himself under the bus for Gwen when they barely even like each other. Julie then reveals to him that she walked in on Xander and Gwen having sex on the sofa about a month ago. Jack turns to Gwen and asks if that’s true. Gwen calls a momentary lapse of judgment and says they started fighting immediately after, so Xander would never lift a finger to help her. Jack agrees that Xander has only ever been out for himself, so he’d never take the blame if he didn’t have to. Julie calls Xander a stupid, self serving bastard but she still smells something suspicious here. Julie says she doesn’t have time to discuss who is the rotten egg, because today is the day that Tom and Alice’s plaque is being put back in the Horton Town Square, so she wants to be there to make sure it goes smoothly. Julie then brings up if Tom and Alice knew what was going on under their roof as she walks out of the house.

Xander tells EJ that he’s aware of the severity of his situation, but he’ll just hire Justin and get the family discount. EJ asks when Justin last won a case. Xander admits that’s a fair point and brings up that he just lost a custody case to Sami and she’s not even a lawyer. EJ tells Xander that if he wants to avoid prison, he’s going to need someone who can pull strings and someone with considerable influence, which would be him.

Gwen thanks Jack again for defending her even though she doesn’t deserve it after everything she has done. Jack argues that she’s worked really hard to turn things around so all that other stuff is in the past and in this case, she did nothing wrong as it was all on Xander. Gwen knows Xander betrayed him, but she did too and he found it in his heart to give her a second chance, so maybe Xander deserves one too. Jack doesn’t understand since Xander put her in a terrible position and brought all this on her, so he questions why she’s defending him.

Xander tells EJ that the case against him isn’t that strong. EJ reminds him that he confessed to two witnesses and a third can place him with Dr. Snyder. EJ warns that prosecutors will want to make an example out of him, so he’s screwed. Xander questions how his involvement changes things. EJ says it’s his name since his father nurtured ties with a number of judges and top men in the justice department, so all he has to do is pick up the phone. EJ can guarantee Xander walks free, but he wants what is his in exchange. Xander argues that if gives back all that money, he’ll be back to being broke again with no job, no place to stay, and no prospects. Xander thinks EJ can’t allow that to happen. EJ declares that he’s just lost his patience so he can enjoy living the rest of his life in a cell with Clyde Weston. EJ then gets up to leave but Xander stops him.

Chanel tells Paulina that it’s time to go now. Paulina says she can tell her all her about date when she gets home which Chanel questions. Paulina assumed since they worked things, out that she would move back home. Paulina adds that her grandmother wants to see her. Chanel can’t believe Olivia is in town and well enough to travel. Paulina says she’d be surprised what she’s capable of but she would love to see her. Chanel then agrees to move back in and tells her to go. Paulina tells Johnny that she hopes to see him again real soon as she exits Julie’s Place. Johnny then asks Chanel about the girl she’s in to.

As she leaves Julie’s Place, Paulina runs in to Tripp and Allie. Paulina jokes with Allie about teaching Chanel some manners since she just told her to get lost. Allie is surprised to learn Chanel is inside. Allie thought things were fine with them now. Paulina says they are and she even convinced Chanel to move back in. Allie asks why Chanel would tell her to get lost then. Paulina reveals that Chanel is on a date, so Allie wonders who she is with.

Ben tells Ciara about all of his wild dreams of their future too and one of them was just like she had where they were packing for a tropical honeymoon. Ben calls it incredible and asks what else she dreamed. Ciara mentions a dream where she was pregnant. Ben says he had that dream too and in his dream, she gave birth to a boy. Ciara had the same dream as she mentions they named their son Bo, after her dad. Ben tells Ciara that he loves her and they acknowledge that they are really connected as they kiss.

Chanel tells Johnny that the girl is none of his business and assures that she’s not his competition. Johnny brings up Chanel saying that she liked someone who liked someone else and guesses that’s the girl, which Chanel admits. Chanel assures that he has nothing to worry about as they are just friends. Johnny asks if it’s the same girl who is her business partner.

Tripp and Allie in "Days of Our Lives" 8/23/21

Paulina tells Allie and Tripp that Chanel is with a very charming boy and she thinks they just met, but she approves. Paulina says she has business to take care of in the town square, so she will see them later and walks away. Tripp guesses this is their chance to meet Chanel’s new mystery man. Allie suggests they give Chanel some privacy after her mom just interrupted her date. Tripp agrees and asks where they go instead. Allie suggests they spend some time alone. Tripp agrees and they walk away.

Gwen tells Jack that she’s been in Xander’s shoes and knows what it’s like to be so desperate. Jack feels there is no excuse and declares that he will never forgive Xander for putting her in danger. Gwen argues that she never felt in danger. Jack complains that she could’ve gone to jail and worries that he could’ve lost his daughter when he just found her. Jack hopes she knows that he loves her. Gwen responds that she loves him too as Jack hugs her.

Xander tells EJ that he’s open to half of the million. EJ says that will be half of a life sentence. Xander argues that he has to come out with something. EJ says he’ll get his freedom. EJ reminds Xander that DiMera owns Basic Black so he has the power to reinstate him. Xander asks if he would do that. EJ admits that there’s no love lost between he and Brady, so it will be extremely enjoyable to push his buttons. EJ asks if they have a deal. EJ hands Xander the contract and tells him that all he has to do is sign the contract to pay him a million dollars for his services. EJ guarantees Xander won’t see jail time and that he will get bail so he can walk out in 15 minutes. EJ asks if they have a deal.

Xander returns to his room at the Salem Inn and remarks that at least the place won’t cost him a million a night and has a private shower. Xander goes to shower but Gwen shows up at his door.

Julie sits at the Horton Town Square plaque in the town square. Paulina appears and says Julie’s grandparents are back where they belong and she’s relieved to see it. Julie feels all is right with the world again. Paulina apologizes again for causing all that trouble. Julie says she appreciates that. Paulina informs Julie that Lani reached out yesterday and agreed to give her another chance so they can start over. Paulina thought maybe she and Julie could do the same. Julie admits that she would like that, so they shake hands.

Chanel admits to Johnny that the girl she was interested in is her BFF and the girl working with her on the bakery. Johnny asks if that’s going to be weird. Chanel assures that it’s fine and she’s not at all hung up on her. Chanel asks how she could be when she has this cute boy in front of her. Chanel then kisses Johnny.

Tripp and Allie lay in bed together. Allie comments that she’s never been so happy ever. Tripp then tells Allie that he loves her.

Ben gets up and gets dressed then gives Ciara the shirt that he gave her. Ciara can’t believe he still had it. Ben then asks what’s a wedding without a first dance as he turns on music on his phone. Ciara then gets up so they dance together. Ciara tells him how happy that she is in this moment. Ben says he feels the exact same way as they kiss.

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Y&R Update Monday, August 23 2021

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Recap written by Christine
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Victor and Nikki in "Young and The Restless" 8/23/21

At the main house, Victor told his security guy to gather information on Ashland. He said this was a priority, second only to finding out what happened to Mariah. Nikki walked in and wanted an explanation. After the man left, Nikki warned Victor that digging into Ashland’s past could cause more tension with Victoria. She didn’t understand why he was looking for something nefarious now. He said he liked Ashland and he wasn’t trying to break up the relationship. He just didn’t want there to be any surprises. Victor said that, like him, Ashland was ruthless in business. Nikki thought that facing your mortality affected people. Nikki said Ashland and Victoria loved each other, and if Victor insisted on going through with this investigation, Victoria would feel like he didn’t trust her judgment. He said he was a loving father who didn’t want his daughter to be unhappy, but Nikki said this would make Victoria unhappy. Victor just hoped his investigation didn’t turn up anything shady. Nikki didn’t think it would, since Ashland had been in the public eye for many years. Victor didn’t want Victoria to go into the marriage until she knew everything about Ashland.

Nick bumped into Billy at Crimson Lights. Billy promised to keep his opinions about Victoria’s impending nuptials to himself, but Nick admitted that he thought Billy made some good points. Nick said that if this wasn’t just jealousy on Billy’s part, he wanted to hear Billy’s concerns. Billy said, besides the obvious, that Ashland would probably die, leaving Victoria heartbroken, they didn’t really know anything about Ashland. Nick mentioned that he’d said the same thing to his sister and his parents. Nick commented on the trajectory of the relationship – Ashland got involved with Victoria before his divorce finalized, then he found out he had terminal cancer, then they got engaged. He said something wasn’t right. He added that Victoria had a terrible track record with men, present company included. Billy didn’t take offense. “No, no. take offense, Billy,” Nick replied.

Nick tried to figure out what the rush was – why did Victoria and Ashland have to make it official to spend time together? Billy said that when Nick asked those questions, it was like he was conceding that Billy knew Victoria better than anyone else did, even her own brother. Nick refused to agree that Billy was a Victoria-expert. Nick said he was talking to everyone in Victoria’s life to get a read on some of her actions. He wanted to stay out of her personal business if possible. Billy sensed that Nick wanted to know if he was going to use the resources at ChancComm to go after Ashland. “You want me to do the digging because if it blows up in my face then I’m the one that takes the brunt of it,” Billy said. Nick theorized that Billy was already planning to do this whether Nick encouraged it or not. Nick left.

Ashland and Victoria in "Young and The Restless" 8/23/21

At their place, Ashland told Victoria that Jack and Harrison arrived safely in Milan. Kyle and Summer were house-hunting in Basiglio for a place with a big yard for Harrison to play in. Victoria said the Newman apartment was lovely, but it wasn’t ideal for a family of three. She mentioned that Harrison would see Ashland during the wedding week. Ashland thought Victoria was sweet to try and arrange that for him. He already missed Harrison. They shifted gears and talked about wedding plans. He wanted the wedding to be perfect fro her. She mentioned she heard him get up last night and start working. He said things were rough when he went to bed, and he couldn’t sleep. He woke up feeling stronger, though. He thought that the healing came from being focused on something outside himself – something with so much meaning for both of them. He announced that everything was ready for the official launch of their conglomerate next month. She was surprised it would be done that soon.

Ashland had a surprise for Victoria. It was a sketch of two identical towers – one was Newman Tower, and the new one next to it would be Locke Tower. He estimated it’d take about three years to build it, and he thought he might even get to see it. She never imagined two buildings. He said it was a symbol that they were twice the company. She said that was quite the premise. He loved the idea of identical towers dominating the skyline for a century to come. She said she thought it was great, though she didn’t sound enthusiastic about it. She added that they’d talk about it later, because she had to meet her mom. She left, and he looked caught off guard by her reaction.

Ashland went to The Grand Phoenix. He told Phyllis he wanted to purchase a gym and spa package, as he’d be coming regularly as part of his treatment regimen. He figured he should do month-to-month at this time. She was willing to accommodate that. He shifted gears and thanked her for exposing Tara’s crimes. Finding out made certain decisions easier for him. Phyllis found it odd that Tara was able to fool Ashland. He said he’d loved Tara once, at least, it was a kind of love, and love made you see things differently.

Phyllis and Ashland in "Young and The Restless" 8/23/21

Ashland said he and Phyllis got off on the wrong foot when he first came to town. He wanted to rectify that since her daughter was raising his little boy. She quipped that they were one big happy family, but he didn’t think they should go too far. He was impressed with the way Summer embraced her role as Harrison’s stepmother. Jack had reported that Summer was wonderful with him. Phyllis said that being a fan of her daughter would get Ashland a long way with her. He asked if she could help him win over her boyfriend. He told her how Nick compared him to Billy Abbott. It rankled him how the men in Victoria’s life treated her like a fragile flower, even though she was one of the strongest smartest, most capable women Ashland ever met. He’d told Nick that Victoria didn’t need to justify her actions to anyone. Phyllis said Nick was protective of his family. She thought Ashland had to concede that the circumstances of this marriage were odd. He asked what he thoughts were, since everyone else was weighing in. she thought true love was hard to find and it should be held onto. He hoped she could help Nick see this was only about two people who’d found the rarest of commodities – true love.

After Ashland left, Nick showed up. Phyllis told him about her talk with Ashland. Nick didn’t see the engagement ending well for Victoria. Phyllis said that it probably wouldn’t end well for Ashland. Nick had a feeling that something wasn’t right. Phyllis asked if he was going to try to talk Victoria out of it. He asked for one good reason why he shouldn’t. She had three – it was none of his business, Victoria was in love, which was hard to find, and Victoria was going to do what she wanted. He asked if she was saying he shouldn’t meddle to prevent someone he cared about from getting hurt. She said he was calling her a hypocrite, but he said he wouldn’t do that. “Sometimes your selective logic never ceases to amaze me,” he said. She told him to do what he wanted, because it didn’t matter to her. She just guaranteed there would be blowback from Victoria, though. He considered staying on the sidelines and letting Billy be the one to torpedo things.

Billy went to work and got on Lily’s laptop. She walked in and asked what he was doing. He claimed he was doing research on the project about romantic breakups in Genoa City. He was making a list of all the marriages and divorces, like Phyllis and Jack. Lily said not to forget Victoria, and Billy said he didn’t. Lily had a feeling Billy was hiding something from her. He admitted she was right. He not only was looking into long term residents, he was also looking into Ashland’s past, because that was another potentially dangerous and doomed relationship in the making. Lily noted that this sort of research was the job of the reporter who’d write the story. “So what are you really doing?,” she asked. She thought he was trying to find something that would make Victoria call off the wedding.

Adam and Sally in "Young and The Restless" 8/23/21

Sally ran into Adam at Society. She was having a bad day, and he offered to listen. Phyllis just sent her a massive bill for extras, like all the times Sally asked housekeeping for extra towels. He smiled at her ranting, but she said no one would be laughing when she paid Phyllis off for ruining her life. Adam thought Sally seemed to be better off. He reminded her that she’d said she found her niche at Newman Media – a place where her talents were appreciated, free from the town’s rampant hypocrisy. He said that maybe she should thank Phyllis, but Sally scoffed. He admitted that his attempts to get even had backfired, and he told her to learn from his experience. He added that payback was never as satisfying as you envisioned. She asked if he was suggesting she become a new and improved version of herself, like he did. He thought the fact that she didn’t leave town said a lot about how strong and determined she was. She suggested it meant she was stupid, but he vehemently disagreed. He encouraged her to channel her resentment into something positive and force her haters to watch her meteoric rise. She asked how that was working out for him. He said it was a lot better than doing things the old way. “Trust me,” he said. She replied that everyone told her that would be a mistake.

At Newman Media, Victor revealed that he knew Adam was trying to poach Locke employees. He said from now on Newman/Locke employees were out of bonds. Adam said he reached out to a select few individuals, and nobody made them come meet with him. Victor made it clear that Adam was not to undermine his sister or endanger the merger. Adam noted that he was in charge of this company, and he made the decisions. “You are an advisor. That’s the role you chose to work with me, your CEO,” Adam said. Adam stated that he’d taken Victor’s warning about Locke Communications group as advice that he could take, or not take. He had no doubt that Lily and Billy would see the same opportunity, and Victor said that was their prerogative. Adam said Locke’s employees were stuck in the middle of a transition, and he was offering solid ground. He said he wasn’t going to miss out on a potential goldmine of talent because Victor didn’t want hurt Victoria’s feelings. “It’s just business, Dad. As you have said a thousand times under similar circumstances,” he stated. Adam said he was doing what he needed to do, just like Victoria. He asked if Victor didn’t think Victoria was up to the task. “You know I do,” Victor said. Adam felt that this was part of business – competing for scarce resources. Adam asked Victor to keep his personal feelings out of it. “You’re my son alright. But I advise you to keep your personal feelings out of it as well,” Victor replied.

While at Society with Nikki, Victoria reported that Ashland’s treatment was going well. Nikki was happy to hear that. She knew all about making the most of the good days. Victoria mentioned that Nick had reserved judgment on her engagement until he got to know Ashland. She’d been hoping for family unity on the subject. “You have to look at this from our point of view,” Nikki said. She said the family was concerned about Victoria marrying someone who could leave her all too soon. Victoria said they were taking this step because they didn’t know how much time they’d have together. She asked why Nick couldn’t just support and respect her decision, the same way Victor did. Nikki looked away. Victoria shifted gears and said they had a wedding to plan.

Sally overheard Victoria talking about the A-list packed wedding she was planning. She was going to ask Summer if she could get Angelina Marchetti to design her wedding dress. Victoria described the gown of her dreams, and Sally secretly typed all the information into her phone. Nikki and Victoria discussed music for the wedding. Victoria wanted a harpist and a string quartet.

Nikki asked what, if any, arrangements they’d need to make for what was soon to be Newman/Locke. Would Ashland need an office and reception area, any special equipment etc. The topic made Victoria’s cheerful mood evaporate. Nikki said she could take care of all that while the couple was on their honeymoon. Victoria said she and Ashland never discussed it. Nikki noticed the shift in Victoria and asked if she was upset. Victoria said it was complicated planning for an uncertain future. She and Ashland were planning for the best but they couldn’t ignore the reality. Victoria thought it was wrong to focus a lot on Ashland’s work life, because she was worried he’d push himself. She didn’t want him to push himself. Nikki said that it might prepare Ashland for the best outcome. Victoria mentioned that the merger would be official in a month. Victoria spent countless hours making sure it would go smoothly. She wanted the same thing for the wedding. She wanted it to be a celebration of her and Ashland as a couple, not as business partners. She wanted to take the work situation by ear.

Sally was sketching something on her tablet in the park when Chloe showed up. Chloe asked about Sally coming into the office. Sally replied that she’d sent Chloe a text saying she was going to work in the park. Chloe ran into Adam at work, and he’d mentioned that he saw Sally earlier, so Chloe was here to check on Sally. Sally said Adam stopped her from making a huge mistake. She brought Chloe up to speed on everything. She said Adam’s advice resonated because he’d been in her position. Chloe knew the feeling of wanting to hurt someone 1,000 times worse than they hurt you. Sally knew Adam wasn’t Chloe’s favorite, but she really felt better after talking to him. She was ready to ignore Phyllis. Chloe said Phyllis liked going to war, so it was probably best for Sally to stay off her radar. Chloe said to trust her, and Sally said a lot of people were asking her to do that lately.

Sally said she got her best ideas outside sometimes, and shes promised to be just as productive as she would be in the office. Chloe asked what Sally was working on. Sally rattled off a list of things, but Chloe sensed there was something else Sally was working on that she was hiding. Sally kept pretending that there wasn’t anything else. Chloe noted that she’d asked Sally to be honest with her. Sally cracked and said she wasn’t going to share this idea until she was further along. She said she was going to convince Victoria to let her design her wedding dress.

Sally in "Young and The Restless" 8/23/21

Sally said she heard Victoria say precisely what she was looking for in a dress. She predicted Victoria would be blown away when she saw Sally’s sketches. She thought Victoria would feel like Sally read her mind. Sally said that the wedding would be the social event of the decade and it’d put their fashion platform on the map. Chloe admired Sally’s talent and drive, but there was no way Summer’s aunt was going to let Sally anywhere near this. Sally said so many people had written her off, and it only made her more determined to get what she wanted.

Victoria went home and called for Ashland. He wasn’t there. She picked up the sketch of the two towers and stared at it.
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Y&R Short Recap Monday, August 23 2021

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Victor put his security detail on the case of investigating Ashland and searching for Mariah. Nikki warned Victor that Victoria would be angry if she found out he was investigating Ashland. Victor liked Ashland, but he wanted to make sure that Victoria knew everything there was to know about him before she married him. Billy and Nick were in agreement that something wasn’t right with Ashland. Ashland got word that Harrison and Jack were in Milan, and Summer and Kyle were house hunting for a place with a yard for Harrison. Ashland told Victoria that their merger would be official in a month. Ashland surprised Victoria with a sketch of two towers, Newman Tower and a new one right next to it for Locke Tower. Victoria was subdued and changed the subject. Ashland cleared the air with Phyllis because her daughter would be his son’s stepmother. He asked her to help him win over Nick. Phyllis talked to Nick. Her opinion was that love was hard to find and that Victoria was going to do what she wanted, so he shouldn’t interfere. Nick considered staying on the sidelines and letting Billy be the one to torpedo things. Billy admitted to Lily that he was looking into Ashland’s past for an article. Lily thought that Billy was really trying to stop the wedding. Sally wanted to get revenge on Phyllis, and Adam talked her out of it. Victor was displeased when he found out Adam tried to poach some people from Newman/Locke. Adam noted that he was CEO, and Victor was an advisor. As CEO, Adam got to make the decisions, and this was just business. Sally overheard Victoria describing her ideal wedding dress to Nikki. Victoria was going to see if Summer could get Angelina Marchetti to make it. Nikki asked if Ashland would need an office at Newman Tower. Victoria admitted that she didn’t like focusing on the idea of Ashland working because she was worried he’d push himself too hard. Sally told Chloe she was going to talk her way into making Victoria’s wedding dress. Chloe didn’t think Summer’s aunt would work with Sally. Sally wasn’t dissuaded. Sally told Chloe that Adam talked her out of making a huge mistake.

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Days Short Recap Monday, August 23, 2021

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EJ met with Xander to talk to him about getting his money back from Sami. He let Xander know that he knew he was paid to expose his affair with Nicole. Xander admitted that he still had the money. He was willing to help him if he gave him the money back. Jack and Julie went back and forth about whether Xander was covering for Gwen. Jack was sure that Xander didn’t have a reason to cover for Gwen. Julie shocked him by telling him that they almost had sex on the couch. She walked off so Jack wanted an explanation. She told him that it just happened. EJ knew Xander needed a lawyer to help him with his case. Xander thought he could get Justin to help him. He reminded him that he never won a case. Gwen appreciated Jack defending her. He said she didn’t do anything wrong and that it was on Xander. She reminded him that he forgave her and that Xander deserved a second chance. He wanted to know why she was defending him.   EJ gave Xander the run down of his charges. EJ told him that his name could make a difference in helping him. He said Xander would get a slap on the wrist if he helped him as long as he gave him the money. Xander said he would have nothing without the money. He wouldn’t have any job prospects or nothing. EJ was about to leave when Xander stopped him.

Gwen tried to explain what happened with Xander. Jack couldn’t forgive Xander for putting her in danger. He said he just found her and didn’t want to lose her. He told her that she was his daughter and he loved her. Xander said he was willing to keep half of the money. EJ told him that he would serve half his sentence. He wanted to have something. EJ said he could reinstate him at Basic Black since the DiMeras own the company. EJ had a contract waiting for him to sign. He was willing to represent him and guaranteed that he wouldn’t go to jail if he signed the contract. He wanted to know if they had a deal. Paulina ran into Julie at the town square. She apologized to Julie for what she was willing to do to the town square. She forgave Paulina for what happened.

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Interview with Carrie Genzel of “The Walking Dead” on AMC by Suzanne 8/10/21

It was very nice to speak with Carrie! We had a great chat. I was so pleased to see her on the first two episodes of “The Walking Dead.” Don’t forget to watch it Sunday on AMC or AMC+. She plays Clark, an interrogator with the Commonwealth.

We gabbed a lot about non-TV-related topics, so make sure you watch the audio below… the transcript skipped the first ten minutes of chatting.

Suzanne:   So, tell us about your how your audition came about for The Walking Dead season eleven.

Carrie:   Oh, my God. First off, I am so excited to be able to talk about this. I’ve been like holding this in since February, because, you know, you sign a very hefty NDA. Even to audition for The Walking Dead, I had to sign an NDA, as did the person who was reading with me off camera. So, they keep things pretty secretive, as as you know, with The Walking Dead.

It just came about like any other audition. The Walking Dead is a show that, first off, when you’re an actor, and you live in Atlanta, that’s like one of those ones you want to check off and be like, “That’s the show I want to do when I’m here.” And I’ve been a fan of the show since the first season. So, it’s a world that I know; it’s characters that I know. So, anytime I get an audition for something that I’m familiar with, and that I’m a fan of, it’s special. Having said that, you want to just do your best work and then let it go, because you don’t want to put too much expectation into it. And that’s exactly what happened.

I got the material. They kind of piece together stuff that was actually from the scripts, which sometimes is done and not done. Sometimes they make up fake sides or use material from other episodes or what have you, but this was actually real material from that first episode. And, you know, it was just an audition. I just really tried not to put a lot of pressure on myself, because I was like, “I want to do this so bad.” I had auditioned for the show previously and didn’t get it, and I had also auditioned for one of the spin-offs. So, you know, there’ve been times I’ve been disappointed before. So, I just went in with an open mind and did did my best work and then forgot about it.

And I actually really did forget about it, because I booked a recurring role on Sistas for Tyler Perry. And again, this is back in winter when they were still quarantining and so forth. So, with Tyler Perry’s productions, we actually had to live at Tyler Perry Studios and live in a bubble the whole time we were there. So, I was all, “Okay, I’m going to be away from [everything].” I’m like on location, in my hometown, you know, my home city, this is weird. And what’s really funny is I had some time. You know, you’re in lockdown, essentially, and I was like, wandering around the studio lot.

And I walked around, and I’m looking at this area, and I’m like, “Why does this looks so familiar to me?” I’m standing there. And I’m like, “Oh, my gosh, this is the Kingdom. This is where they shot the Kingdom. I recognize that theater with the round balcony, and I’m standing there, and it was very funny to me. I was like, “Oh, this is where they shot that; that’s really cool.”

And it was a day or so after that, that I got a call from my agent saying, “They want you for this role.” And she’s like, “But there’s a little bit of a problem.” And I’m like, “What? No, no problems.”

Now, because of COVID protocols, it’s not as simple as “are you available for these shoot dates?” anymore. Now you have to be available for testing for all kinds of different things, even before going to a wardrobe fitting.

And because I was in this bubble, I was at Tyler Perry Studios, and I could not leave. There was some crossover in terms of dates where they needed me, and so my agent knew how much I love The Walking Dead and what a great opportunity this was. And so, oh my gosh, between her and the casting director, Tyler Perry’s casting director, and the casting director for The Walking Dead in Atlanta, God bless them all, because they all like moved mountains for me to be able to be available when I needed to be available. And I have so much love for Mr. Perry, because he actually moved up my scenes earlier in the week so that I could leave earlier and be available to The Walking Dead so I could do my COVID testing. So, I’m so grateful to him for doing that. Teamwork.

Suzanne:   Yeah, that’s great that they can do that.

Carrie:   And I have to say, working on The Walking Dead during a global pandemic is very surreal. I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but driving up to the studio for the first time, and just seeing not prop signs, but real signs that are saying, you know, COVID, masks, protocols, test site. There’s a trailer, you know, all kinds of things that normally would just be leftover props from the show, but were actual real signs and was very weird.

Suzanne:   Yeah I can imagine.

Carrie:   It was very, very weird.

Suzanne:   When the whole COVID thing started, it reminded us of The Stand, because we were in Las Vegas when they filmed the first Stand, and they were filming right downtown where we were staying, and they put all these side fake signs up. So, I know exactly what you’re talking about now.

Carrie:   It feels really bizarre. And, you know, I did a movie for Crackle, called Dead Rising Watch Tower, which was about a zombie outbreak, so, I’ve been down that road. And I was like, “This is so weird.”

It’s no joke, we had to wear – and they may still be doing this, I don’t know – we had to wear tracers. So, if someone did come back with a positive test, they could go back and see who you were in contact with, which was also very weird. So, we’d always have, and they’d always ask when you get to set, “Do you have your tracer?” “Yes, I do.” And we had our masks and goggles, and we had our z shields, and there was a lot of equipment. They kept us really safe, but it is very, very odd, because you’d be working on this type of material during COVID, and I’m sure all of the actors have said that.

Suzanne:   Yeah, I’m sure. So, how many episodes are you in?

Carrie:   I’m in the first two.

Suzanne:   There’s two. Okay, I didn’t know if you were going to come back later for another episode.

Carrie:   I don’t know. I hope so. I feel like there’re so many other fun things that she could be doing. She’s still around; she’s in the community. So, I’m hoping she pops up again, because I’d love to be able to go back. It really was such a great experience for me.

Like I said, having been a fan of the show, it was really cool to be able to step into those sets and interact with characters that I’ve watched for years. They have such an incredible cast on The Walking Dead. I mean, every one of them, at some point, has made me cry. Every single one of them, at some point, has made me angry.

You know, the thing that really grabbed me about The Walking Dead when I first started watching it was the characters, and I was drawn into the characters and what they were going through, and the whole apocalypse and zombie stuff was just kind of a another part of the show, but it for me it was really about that. And, as an actor, it was watching these incredible performances that would just gut you sometimes. [laughs] That seems like an appropriate way to describe that. But it’s really just heartbreaking. There’re so many moments I think for for anyone that’s a fan of this show that you remember, and just like, wow, and there’ve so been so many surprises along the way, too. Like, really, nobody’s safe on The Walking Dead. So, it was just such an incredible treat to sit down in front of the actors that I worked with, and, in my case, really kind of put them through the works.

Suzanne:   Yeah, it’s it’s very well written. I could see why it has so many fans,  because it is, as you say, great characters, and they just write it so well, and there’s always something happening, and at the end, there’s always a shocking thing. It just makes you want to watch the next episode.

Carrie:   And there’s a lot of humor, too, which I always enjoy, because you got to have that humor to kind of release the pressure. That’s what I loved about what I got to do in the two episodes is that what we shot was really intense, but there’re some humorous moments there too.

Also, what I thought was really cool, as a fan, is I got to learn a lot about those characters. Like there are things that I didn’t know and that fans don’t know. So, it was interesting for me that way, where I’m like, “Oh, I didn’t know that.”

Suzanne:   Yeah, they do a lot of revealing in those episodes of the characters that are there with you and what their backstories are. I like that.

Carrie:   Absolutely. Yeah, you find out a lot about them, which I thought was really fun.

But it felt intimidating in the space. It’s a very, as you’ve seen, a very dark set. It was an old empty warehouse, so it was very damp and cold. It was freezing. We shot that in February, and there was actually like a cold snap that gripped through this area, so much so that the first day that I was shooting, they actually delayed our start time, because they were concerned about ice on the road. So, they waited until later in the day when it heated up a little there. And no matter what heat they would put in there, you would feel it, because it would all go to the ceiling. All of us actors that shot on that set will talk about how cold it was. I mean, they do what they can. I have silks on under my costume. I had the little hot shot warmers, and I had them I had them on my back. I was sitting on them. At one point I was giving them out to the other actors. I was like, “I have six of these. Does anyone want one?”

Suzanne:   And you were wearing quite a bit of costume too. It’s not like you were wearing something skimpy, so it must have been cold.

Carrie:   I was just wearing like a blouse and a suit, and there wasn’t really a lot of warmth to it. And for the other characters, when they’re captured, they were stripped of kind of a lot of things. So, they’re kind of in their sort of bare bones kind of costumes as well without all this stuff. So everybody, our teeth were chattering quite a bit. And, I don’t know if you see this in the scene; I haven’t seen it yet, but we could certainly see each other’s breath as we were talking in the room, which I thought, “Well, you know, that works too,” because it looks intimidating.

Suzanne:   Sure. A bit of authenticity there.

Carrie:   But really, I can see everyone’s breath. That’s how cold it was. Every night when I would leave, I would crank up the heat in the car and put on the seat warmers, because I felt like a Popsicle. It was just so cold.

Suzanne:   Yeah, I think it can get pretty cold in Atlanta and that part of the country. We had the big surprise snowstorm in February.

Carrie:   Oh, wow.

Suzanne:   You know, the big one that they talked about in Texas where their power all went out? So, we got that. We didn’t lose power, thankfully.

Carrie:   Yeah, thankfully, no.

Suzanne:   More snow than I’ve seen since I lived in Illinois.

Carrie:   Wow. There’s been some weird weather, some very strange weather.

Suzanne:   So, when you had to keep it a secret, did you have to keep it a secret from your friends and family as well, everybody?

Carrie:   Yeah, you know, some people kind of figured it out being in Atlanta. I’m like, “I can’t really talk about it.” They’re like, “Well, it’s The Walking Dead or Marvel.”

Suzanne:   Well, there’re a lot of things going in Atlanta.

Carrie:   They know that’s kind of what people are not allowed to talk about. It was very funny. Everyone’s very educated.

Suzanne:   That’s funny.

Carrie:   So, now, I’m like, “Oh my gosh, I can’t wait until the cat’s out of the bag, and I can really, really talk about this.”3

Suzanne:   So, what was it like when you had to stay at the Tyler Perry compound?

Carrie:   Oh, my gosh, that was like being in a movie too. I mean, it really was quite the experience. When we checked in, we all had to be there for the duration. They didn’t want anybody coming in and out, and so you were there for the whole duration of their shoot. Now, he shoots incredibly fast. He shoots over 100 pages a day. So, to go from that to The Walking Dead, where we shot far less – that main interrogation scene in The Walking Dead we shot over two days, maybe longer. So, that tells you the difference of pace, but it was really nuts.

You know, we checked in to Tyler Perry Studios, and before we could even get on the lot, they took our temperature. Everyone was in a full on suit. We got in there, and they did a COVID test. They wiped out all of our bags. They were not messing around. We then had to go and sit in the army bunker barracks, where you’re in a room by yourself. It was sealed to say that it was clean. You had to take the tape off that it was clean. And anything that we needed, there was an app, and you would ask for a meal or coffee, tea, whatever. You were not allowed to leave that room until you got your test results back. And then when they brought you your meals, they were in the suit. Even though they weren’t coming in, they still were in a suit. They would put your tray down and knock on the door and then walk away like nobody would interact with you.

So, I checked into the studio about 11:30am, and then, I guess, it was about 10pm or so that I got the text message to say your test came back negative; you’re free to leave the room. And I zip down to there, because I’m like, “I need some fresh air,” and I just went for a walk.

And then we moved into our housing. So, because it was an army base, there’s a lot of housing on on the studio lot. So, I actually got to live in a really cool heritage home with another actress from LA, and we had this big four bedroom house to ourselves, and that was our home away from home while we were there for a couple of weeks.

But everything was self-contained. I mean, they really took care of everything. We had catering and food trucks, and the gym was open to us with bicycles. We could zip around on the lot on in golf carts, and there was a lot of things for us to do and to feel safe. And even though we were all tested several times a week, and we all got tested coming in, we still were wearing masks and just being safe. You know, nobody got sick on any of his productions, so he really kept everybody safe. I appreciated it. And it was kind of weird to leave the bubble.

When I was wrapped, I had to zip into the supermarket on the way home, and I felt like very, “So, I don’t know where you guys have been.”

Then, with The Walking Dead, even though we could be at home, they did ask that we definitely wear our masks when we were out and be safe and to not go out and do a lot of stuff we didn’t need it to do while we’re shooting. So, I mean, it’s really such a privilege to be able to work during this time. So, you do whatever you need to do to keep people safe.

Suzanne:   Well, it sounds like they did a good job of keeping you safe.

Carrie:   Yeah, both productions did a really great job.

Suzanne:   Did you know anybody in the cast and crew of The Walking Dead personally? Or had you worked with them before?

Carrie:   No, I didn’t at all, just from watching, but, no, I didn’t know anyone at all. So, it was very much that first day of school feeling of like, “I hope everyone likes me,” even though I’m not that like role on camera. But, I mean, like they are truly a family, and so everyone was so welcoming. They’ve all had their first day on set, so they know what that feels like. Everyone was very welcoming, and it was a lot of fun. It was a lot of fun just to kind of see everything come to life, and to to be a part of those are those first two episodes in the last season was very cool.

Suzanne:   Now, your character was badass. She got taken down a peg or two.

Carrie:   [laughs] That’s why I think she needs to come back. I don’t know.

Suzanne:   Show the nicer side or something.

Carrie:   A different side of her. She’s just doing her job. I mean, look who her boss is. She’s gotta be a badass. When your boss is Mercer? Come on.

Suzanne:   It’s funny to see in the midst of something like an apocalypse and zombies and all that, to see somebody who’s basically a bureaucrat, like you said, just doing her job, trying to bring order to the chaos.

Carrie:   Well, it’s funny, because when I went through hair and makeup, they were saying they were so excited, because they said, “You’re one of the first characters where you’re allowed to wear nail polish.” Like it was a big deal. [laughs] They were like, “You can actually have a manicure.” That’s a big deal on this show. My hair’s done. It’s not done, it’s perfect. I’m wearing a suit. Clark was described to me as the Scully of the Commonwealth, and I was like, “I’ll take that.”

But yeah, that was the thing that was very odd to me, because when you think of The Walking Dead, you think of a certain kind of wardrobe, kind of like grungy, maybe took it off some dead person. You know, it’s all kind of thrown together, although they still manag to make it look cool. And here I am in this perfect little suit, where I look like exactly a bureaucrat, what she’s supposed to look like, and it was very weird. So, I feel like I’m not really getting The Walking Dead experience.

Suzanne:   Yeah, they should bring you back as a walker or something.

Carrie:   Or something, or I don’t know.

At that point too, outside of the comic book, there was nothing really known about the Commonwealth and what it was and the people that inhabit that community. So, we were all kind of learning as we went along. But, yeah, it was very cool.

Having said that, I didn’t see one walker while I was there. [laughs] Very disappointing. I’m like, “Not even at craft service?”

Suzanne:   Of the two sections of the first two episodes is the two groups. You were in the group that didn’t really have any.

Carrie:   Yeah, we were in the cleaner group.

Suzanne:   I like those guys who were with you; they would look like Stormtroopers, those costumes they were wearing.

Carrie:   Yeah, absolutely.

Suzanne:   Like Star Wars stormtroopers.

Carrie:   They do a little bit. And if you look at the comic book, that’s exactly what they look like in the comic book. They really did a great job of bringing that to life.

But yeah, initially, my character was supposed to be in one of those costumes in the, like, trooper outfit. I was a little disappointed. [laughs] I went in for my fitting, and they brought out this rack of suits, and I was like, “I play Clark.” She’s like, “No, they decided to put you in a suit.” And I was like, “Really?” because I really kind of wanted to be in the outfit. And they were like, “You really don’t though, because they’re not that comfortable.” Apparently, they’re hard to sit down in.

Suzanne:   Oh, okay, yeah.

Carrie:   “So, you’re probably gonna be a lot happier in the suit.” But it’s just, of course, I wanted to be, you know, growing up, and like you said, growing up and being such a huge Star Wars fan as a kid, I was like, “This is my moment. I get to put on the armor.” Maybe there’s hope for something down the road.

Suzanne:   Well, you know, I recognized you right away, because I used to watch All My Children when you were on it. I remember–  it’s funny, you know, it was a while ago, and I remember you being on it. I remember Jonathan Kinder, because I really liked the actor, and that they must have said that name about a million times on the show, too. And I remember that you and Susan Lucci and Robin Mattson, and I think there was another woman. I can’t remember; she actually played Marian, Maybe?

Carrie:   Yes. Jennifer Bassey.

Suzanne:   Right, and then, you had a lot of funny scenes and dealing with him.

Carrie:   Yeah, we did. Those were probably – and people still comment about that whole storyline…We laughed so much during that, because it was so fun to do. I mean, parts of it were so ridiculous, like I think Marian ended up rolling them up in a carpet or something.

Suzanne:   Probably.

Carrie:   And Michael Sabatino was such a lovely man in real life, that it was kind of fun to go after him as a group. It was just such a fun storyline, and, for me, as an actor coming on to that show, getting to work with these veterans of daytime was just such a treat, because that was the first contract role that I had in my career, and it was just so incredible to be able to do that right out of the gate and work with these incredible women and Michael, who I’ve seen on TV for many, many years on different shows. I learned a lot from them. And it really, really was fun to be a part of that storyline.

Suzanne:   Yeah, I bet. Like you said, I still remember it. I’ve watched a lot of TV and soaps, so if I remember some of the details this long ago, then it definitely had an impact.

Carrie:   Yeah, it’s one of the storylines that gets brought up the most when All My Children fans reach out to me; they talk about that a lot. And it was really fun. It’s too bad we weren’t able to do something again, just that group of characters, because people really loved it. We had a good time doing it.

Suzanne:   Well, that’s good. Yeah. That’s important, I’m sure. And with all the acting that you’ve done, the fact that you can look back on it so fondly is good, because I’m sure that not every single shoot you’ve done has been that much fun.

Carrie:   It’s so much more fun than others, but I always look back at All My Children with a lot of fondness. Just, like I said, I learned so much from those actors on that show. And working with David Canary was just incredible. I learned so much. It really was like boot camp; there was no safety net. There were no cue cards, no teleprompters. I mean, we were banging out pages and pages and pages a day. And, you know, I said this going back to working for Tyler Perry, he moves even faster than they did back then on All My Children, but because I had that experience in daytime, it didn’t freak me out to see a huge stack of pages. “Oh, we’re going to do this today.” “What?!”

Although I have to say that the very first day I walked on set of Sistas, nobody told me there was no rehearsal, no camera blocking, nothing that lets you see what happened. And I was like, “What, really? You guys just recorded that?” That was what nobody told me. So, what you see in some of those scenes is the very first time somebody’s walked on set and has no clue what’s going on.

Suzanne:   I’ve heard they do that now on the soaps a lot, because they’re so pressed for time, and then COVID has made it even more so.

Carrie:   Yeah, yeah, yeah, I’m sure. You know, the thing is, with daytime too, because you’re playing a character for such a long period of time, you know, for me anyway, it got easier and easier and easier, because you start to learn how your character speaks, how that character reacts to things, and it becomes easier to kind of get into that groove. And you sort of get in that work pace where you’re always moving really quickly, but when you’re out of that rhythm, and you step into another show, and they’re moving like crazy, you’re like, “Woah.” But I say this all the time, my time on All My Children is really, really a part of the foundation of me as a professional actor and how I’m able to sort of go with the flow in terms of changes, in terms of speed, in terms of improv, all of that stuff. It really, really helps me to build up that those skills that I use all the time.

Suzanne:   I’ve heard it’s an excellent training ground.

Carrie:   It’s incredible. Yes, it’s sad to me that there’s so few now, and there’s less opportunity for people to really get in there and learn it, because it really, for so long, was such a great place for new and young actors to kind of get their feet wet. You know? You think of all the actors that have come from daytime TV, and there’s a lot; there’re so many.

Here is the video version of it.

Interview Transcribed by Jamie of http://www.scifivision.com

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Born in Vancouver, Carrie Genzel has enjoyed a diverse career, working extensively in both her native Canada and the United States, she is most notably known for her role as Skye Chandler on ABC’s ‘All My Children,’ as well as two memorable roles on the CW’s ‘Supernatural,’ and most recently recurring on AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead.’

Carrie has built an esteemed career in film including roles in ‘Watchmen, The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus, Dead Rising: Watchtower, They’re Watching, and more. Carrie has received widespread acclaim for her performances in both television and film and in 2012, she won the Best Actress award at the Los Angeles International Underground Film Festival for her role of Emma in ‘The Ballerina and the Rocking Horse.’

Off set Carrie is an advocate of good mental health having launched the blog State Of Slay(TM) and becoming an advisory board member for the non-profit Attitudes In Reverse® which brings programming to students on anti-bullying and suicide prevention.

About The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead is an American post-apocalyptic horror television series based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard—together forming the core of The Walking Dead franchise. The series features a large ensemble cast as survivors of a zombie apocalypse trying to stay alive under near-constant threat of attacks from zombies known as “walkers” (among other nicknames). However, with the collapse of modern civilization, these survivors must confront other human survivors who have formed groups and communities with their own sets of laws and morals, sometimes leading to open, hostile conflict between them.

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  • BET The Oval – Tuesday, August 24, 9:00PM Show More
    Nine Lives
    Nancy is forced to call for help with Barry. Max and Blakely express feelings for one another. Allan threatens to tell the press everything he knows, while Ellie warns him that his life is in jeopardy if he does. Promo
  • Comedy Central Awkwafina is Nora From Queens – Wednesday, August 25, 10:00PM Show More
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    “Silence of the Sonograms” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)
    LETTING YOUR GUARD DOWN – With the Legends on high alert with their unwanted guest in their custody, Ava (Jes Macallan) is tasked with the interrogation while Nate (Nick Zano) and Sara (Caity Lotz) watch. Rory (Dominic Purcell) is struggling with the terrible pain in his head and Gary (Adam Tsekham) tries to help to manage it the best he can. Meanwhile, Zari (Tala Ashe) enlists Astra (Olivia Swann) and Spooner’s (Lisseth Chavez) help to figure what is going on with Constantine (Matt Ryan). Shayan Sobhian also stars. Nico Sachse directed the episode written by Phil Klemmer & Morgan Faust (613). Original airdate 8/22/2021. Promo
  • The CW Wellington Paranormal – Sunday, August 22 Show More
    “Fear the Briannas” – (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)
    POWER OF THREE – Officers Minogue (Mike Minogue) and O’Leary (Karen O’Leary) investigate at a local girls’ high school when three teen witches start threatening students. Also starring Maaka Pohatu. Jackie van Beek directed the episode written by Amanda Alison (#202). Original airdate 8/22/2021. Promo
  • The CW Dead Pixels – Sunday, August 22 Show More
    SEASON FINALE – “Flanks/Yams” – (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)
    SEASON FINALE – Nicky (Will Merrick) prepares to meet his love interest Daisy IRL. Meanwhile, Meg (Alexa Davies) has rebooted an old version of Kingdom Scrolls that the three of them can play together. What could possibly go wrong? Also starring Charlotte Ritchie, Sargon Yelda and David Mumeni. Jamie Jay Johnson directed the episode written by Jon Brown (#206). Original airdate 8/22/2021. 
  • The CW Roswell, New Mexico – Monday, August 23 Show More
    “Killing Me Softly With His Song” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)
    ANYONE CAN FALL – Liz (Jeanine Mason) makes the choice to lie to Heath (guest star Steven Krueger). Maria (Heather Hemmens) and Rosa (Amber Midthunder) stand up to Jordan (guest star Michael Grant Terry) meanwhile Isobel (Lily Cowles) does some digging into Jones (Nathan Dean). Also starring Michael Vlamis and Michael Trevino the episode was directed by Rachel Raimist and written by Alanna Bennett & Danny Tolli (#305). Original Airdate 8/23/2021. Promo
  • The CW The Republic Of Sarah – Monday, August 23 Show More
    “Pledge Allegiance” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)
    FAMILY CHAOS – As Sarah (Stella Baker) and Paul (guest star Xander Berkeley) start to make headway in their relationship, Ellen (Megan Follows) surprises everyone by coming home earlier than expected. Weston (guest star Daniel di Tomasso) has a big break in his story and turns to Sarah for help. Danny (Luke Mitchell) accidently makes things harder for Corinne (Hope Lauren), leaving her with a tough choice about some of the people in her life. Meanwhile, Maya (Izabella Alvarez) struggles with whether to appear at her mom’s parole hearing and turns to her dad and Bella (Landry Bender) for advice. Ian Duff and Nia Holloway also star. Rachel Raimist directed the episode written by Franki Butler (#111). Original airdate 8/23/2021. Every episode of THE REPUBLIC OF SARAH will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required. Promo
  • The CW DC’s Stargirl – Tuesday, August 24 Show More
    “Summer School: Chapter Three” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, V) (HDTV)
    JIM GAFFIGAN VOICES THUNDERBOLT IN THIS EPISODE DIRECTED BY LEA THOMPSON – After getting a taste of the superhero life, Mike (Trae Romano) pleads with Pat (Luke Wilson) to let him join the team. Elsewhere, after seeking help from Thunderbolt, the JSA prepare for a confrontation with The Shade. Brec Bassinger, Yvette Monreal, Cameron Gellman, Anjelika Washington, Amy Smart and Meg DeLacy also star. Lea Thompson directed the episode written by Turi Meyer & Alfredo Septién (#203). Original airdate 8/24/2021. Every episode of DC’S STARGIRL will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required. Promo
    “Welcome Back, Kara” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV- PG, V) (HDTV)
    SUPER FRIENDS REUNITED! – As Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) and Zor-El (guest star Jason Behr) make their return to National City, they are determined to keep the Phantom Zone behind them and enjoy being superheroes together. Unfortunately, their overzealous efforts backfire, creating a whole new threat to National City. The episode was directed by Armen V. Kevorkian and written by Dana Horgan & Jay Faerber (#608). Original airdate 8/24/2021. Promo
  • The CW Riverdale – Wednesday, August 25 Show More
    “Chapter Eighty-Nine: Reservoir Dogs” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)
    COYOTE UGLY – While helping Eric (guest star Sommer Carbuccia) deal with his PTSD, Archie (KJ Apa) is forced to confront his own past trauma in the Army. To find the Lonely Highway killer, Betty (Lili Reinhart) and Tabitha (Erinn Westbrook) come up with a way to lure truckers to Pop’s. Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) extends an invitation to Kevin (Casey Cott) and Veronica (Camila Mendes) gives Reggie (Charles Melton) a shot to prove her wrong. Madchen Amick, Mark Consuelos and Drew Ray Tanner also star. Gabriel Correa directed the episode written by Evan Kyle (#513). Original airdate 8/25/2021. Promo
  • The CW In The Dark – Wednesday, August 25 Show More
    “Power Trip” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLSV) (HDTV)
    LIGHT’S OUT – Things get awkward when Murphy (Perry Mattfeld) and her friends ride out the storm together. Also starring, Casey Deidric and Morgan Krantz, the episode was directed by Jeff Chan and written by Corinne Kingsbury &Yael Zinkow (308). Original airdate 8/25/2021. Promo
  • The CW Coroner – Thursday, August 26 Show More
    “In Bloom” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, DV) (HDTV)
    UNCOVERED – When a body is found in the maze of a retreat center, Jenny (Serinda Swan) uncovers uncomfortable truths about the effects of therapy. Adrienne Mitchell directed the episode written by Marsha Greene (#302). Original airdate 8/26/2021. Promo
  • The CW The Outpost – Thursday, August 26 Show More
    “The Power of the Masters” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, SV) (HDTV)
    MEETING OF THE GODS – Talon (Jessica Green) and Luna (Maeve Courtier-Lilly) recruit an old friend to help them find an ancient key. Tobin (Aaron Fontaine) and Falista (Georgia May-Foote) have an extraordinary meeting. Wren (Izuka Foyle) and Janzo (Anand Desai-Barochia) unleash a menace causing Garret (Jake Stormoen) and Zed to go on a hunt. The episode was written by Jason Faller & Kynan Griffin and directed by Imogen Waterhouse (#3B07). Original airdate 8/26/2021. Promo
  • The CW Burden Of Truth – Friday, August 27 Show More
    “Spirits in the Material World” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)
    JOANNA MUST CREATE NEW OPTIONS IF SHE IS GOING TO PROVE HER CASE – Joanna (Kristin Kreuk) and Billy (Peter Mooney), struggling to deal with the demands of being new parents, are blindsided when their injunction against the mine is overturned. Luna (Star Slade) tries to find a legal avenue to help a victim of trafficking. The Millwood Police raid a safehouse, where Taylor (Anwen O’Driscoll) makes an important discovery. The episode was directed by Madison Thomas and written by Felicia Brooker (#405). Original airdate 8/27/2021. Promo
  • The CW Dynasty – Friday, August 27 Show More
    “The British Are Coming” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)
    GRANT SHOW MAKES HIS DIRECTORIAL DEBUT; NENE LEAKES GUEST STARS – Blake (Grant Show) makes a life changing announcement, in more than one way. Fallon (Elizabeth Gillies) calls on Nene Leakes (guest star Nene Leakes) to help stir the pot of competition in the online shopping world. Alexis (Elaine Hendrix) attempts to make amends with Fallon and Adam (Sam Underwood), yet they are both suspicious of her motives. Sam (Rafael de la Fuente) and Culhane (Robert C. Riley) have very different ways of processing recent events. A new arrival to Atlanta raises many questions. Michael Michele and Adam Huber also star. The episode was written by David M. Israel and directed by Grant Show (#416). Original airdate 8/27/2021. Promo
  • Epix Godfather Of Harlem – Sunday, August 22, 9:00PM Show More
    The Bonanno Split
    Bumpy Johnson must protect the Italian mob when Joseph Bonanno decides to abolish the Commission. Captain Omar takes his campaign against Malcolm X to a new level. Promo
  • Epix Chapelwaite – Sunday, August 22, 10:00PM Show More
    Series Premiere – Blood Calls Blood
    Set in the 1850s, the series follows Captain Charles Boone (Brody), who relocates his family of three children to his ancestral home in the small, seemingly sleepy town of Preacher’s Corners, Maine after his wife dies at sea. However, Charles will soon have to confront the secrets of his family’s sordid history, and fight to end the darkness that has plagued the Boones for generations.  Hampshire plays Rebecca Morgan, an ambitious young woman who left Preacher’s Corners to attend Mount Holyoke College, and has returned home with an advance to write a story for the new and prestigious Atlantic Magazine.  Her writer’s block lifts when Boone arrives in town with his children, and despite her mother’s protests, Rebecca applies to be governess of the infamous Chapelwaite manor and the Boone family in order to write about them. In doing so, Rebecca will not only craft the next great gothic novel, she’ll unravel a mystery that has plagued her own family for years. Promo
  • FOX HOUSEBROKEN – Monday, August 23 Show More
    “HOUSEBROKEN” – (9:01-9:31 PM ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Video Clips
    PA: Viewer discretion is advised.
    HONEY IS SECOND BEST ON AN ALL-NEW “HOUSEBROKEN” MONDAY, AUGUST 23, ON FOX
    Nicole Byer (“Nailed It!”) Guest-Voices
    Honey is excited to mentor the neighbor’s new puppy, but when it’s clear the puppy prefers Chief, Honey is left feeling lonelier than ever. Shel thinks he will finally get to be alone with Darla, but Lindsay has other plans in the all-new “Who’s A Bad Girl?” episode of HOUSEBROKEN airing Monday, Aug. 23 (9:01-9:31 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (HBR-112) (TV-14 D, L, S, V)
    Guest Voice Cast: Bresha Webb as Nibbles/Big Cookie’s Human Mom; Great Lee as Bubbles; Maria Bamford as Jill/Hoarder/Darla/The Hideous One; Brian Tyree Henry as Armando/Dog/Spring Legs Dog; Timothy C. Simons as Racoon/Dog; Mano Agapion as Stelios; Paul F. Tompkins as Ray Liotta; Nicole Sullivan as Little Cookie/Nona; Nicole Byer as Larrabee/Husky; James Snyder as Handsome Lab; Lesli Margherita as The Extra Faces One/ Face One/ Face Two/ Face Three; Weston Jacoby as Xavier; Amanda Green as Momma B/The Horribly Out of Proportion One
  • FOX DUNCANVILLE – Monday, August 23 Show More
    “DUNCANVILLE” – (9:31-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Video Clips
    ANNIE GETS SUSPENDED ON AN ALL-NEW “DUNCANVILLE” MONDAY, AUGUST 23, ON FOX
    Annie is suspended from her job and bonds with a group of birds that ends up invading their home. Kimberly tries to call a boy and Duncan wants to jump to a high branch in the all-new “Jurannie Park” episode of DUNCANVILLE airing Monday, Aug. 23 (9:31-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (DUN-209) (TV-14 L, V)
    Guest Voice Cast: James Adomian as Coach Walters, Hal, John Diggins; Natalie Palamides as Bradley, Lil’ Joey, Truck Driver; John Viener as Neil LaDouche, Maury, George Washington; Kathy Najimy as Major Jen, Helen Diggins; Aseem Batra as Truck Driver, Crazy Neighbor; Alisa Reyes as Marcus; Melissa Villasenor as Marcus
  • FOX FANTASY ISLAND – Tuesday, August 24 Show More
    “FANTASY ISLAND” – (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Video Clips
    FAMILY TIES AND MYSTERY CONNECTIONS ON AN ALL-NEW “FANTASY ISLAND” TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, ON FOX
    Flamboyant, eccentric Eileen wants to spend time with her estranged daughter and her family, but they refuse to see her. Meanwhile, disillusioned physics professor Charles wants to know if there is something more out there in the all-new “Quantum Entanglement” episode of FANTASY ISLAND airing Tuesday, Aug. 24 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (FAN-104) (TV-14 L, S)
    Guest Cast: Debbi Morgan as Eileen; Cliff Chamberlain as Charles; Mieko Hillman as Theodora; Rodrigo Rojas as David; Katira Maria as Satnam; Kamori Clark-McGoey as Young Theo; John Gabriel Rodriquez as Javier
  • Freeform Motherland: Fort Salem – Tuesday, August 24, 10:00PM Show More
    “Revolution, Part 1” – SEASON FINALE
    In the season finale, the Camarilla brings the fight to Fort Salem. Raelle, Abigail, Tally and their allies are forced to make impossible, world-changing choices.   Promo
  • Freeform Good Trouble – Wednesday, August 25, 10:00PM Show More
    “Anticipation”
    Callie receives an anonymous tip during the trial. Mariana lands a big client at work. Malika explores new feelings toward a co-worker. Davia’s physique has her slipping back into old habits, and Gael introduces Isabella to his family. Promo
  • Freeform grown-ish – Thursday, August 26, 8:00PM Show More
    “Canceled”
    After Luca calls out Zoey’s boss on social media, Zoey tries to regain control over cancel culture – but things backfire. Jazz and Des grow closer as Jazz teaches herself to lean on Sky less. Promo
  • FX AMERICAN HORROR STORY: DOUBLE FEATURE – Wednesday, August 25, 10:00PM Show More
    Season 10
    Cape Fear
    A struggling writer, his pregnant wife, and their daughter move to an isolated beach town for the winter. Once they’re settled in, the town’s true residents begin to make themselves known. Written by Ryan Murphy & Brad Falchuk; directed by John J. Gray.
    Pale
    A quick fix for Harry’s writer’s block has unexpected side effects. Two eccentric locals offer Harry a helping hand. Written by Brad Falchuk & Ryan Murphy; directed by Loni Peristere. Promo
  • FX ARCHER – Wednesday, August 25, 10:00PM Show More
    Season 12
    Identity Crisis – 10 p.m. ET/PT
    Archer and the gang just saved the world from a nuclear catastrophe and their reward is five nights in a rat-infested Moldovan hotel. Written by Shane Kosakowski. PromoLowjacked – 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
    The Agency embarks on a team building exercise that doesn’t quite get off the ground. Written by Shana Gohd. Promo
  • Hallmark Chesapeake Shores – Sunday, August 22, 8:00PM Show More
    Nice Work If You Can Get It
    Abby reflects on the past and contemplates a future on her own terms, while she and Mick deal with the damage to the reputation of O’Brien Construction. Stars Jesse Metcalfe and Meghan Ory. Promo
  • Hallmark Movies AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERIES – Sunday, August 22, 9:00PM Show More
    HONEYMOON, HONEYMURDER
    While on a “pre-honeymoon” getaway, Aurora and Nick discover a body, and as they get closer to finding out what really happened, danger knocks on their doorstep. Promo
  • Hallmark Movies SWEET PECAN SUMMER – Saturday, August 28, 8:00PM Show More
    Starring: Christine Ko, Wes Brown, Lauren Tom. Amanda (Ko) must work with her ex-boyfriend J.P. (Brown) to sell her favorite aunt’s (Tom) pecan farm. Putting aside their differences, old feelings start to rekindle and they question their life paths. Promo
  • Hulu THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS – Monday, August 23 Show More
    In Sydney’s glamorous suburbs, Sara Beasley (Miranda Otto), a rich business woman, lives along Evie (Aina Dumlao), her nanny who holds her family together. What Sara ignores is that Evie has a daughter of her own, left behind in the Philippines. Roxanne Waters, a self-made Filipina socialite, is married to Jordan who bought her a precious necklace… just before being arrested for fraud. Together with Amy, Roxanne’s nanny and friend, and Birdie, a retired lawyer, the five women will join forces to find a way to achieve their dreams – by planning a heist. Promo
  • Lifetime KILLER CHEER MOM – Saturday, August 28, 8:00PM Show More
    High school junior Riley has moved to a new town with her dad and new stepmom, Amanda. When she decides to try out for the cheer squad, she’s hopeful she can make new friends. The competition’s stiff – there are six girls trying out and only two spots to fill. When several of the cheerleaders are expelled or injured under suspicious circumstances, Riley begins to think that her stepmom may have something to do with it. Stars Denise Richards, Thomas Calabro, Tix Texada, Courtney Fulk, Holly J. Barrett, Jay Jay Warren, Jasmine Putman, Tristiana Lee, Mia Rose Frampton, Arianna Williams (2021).
  • Lifetime POM POMS AND PAYBACK – Saturday, August 28, 10:00PM Show More
    When a group of high school cheerleaders are all betrayed by their boyfriends on Prom Night, they band together to exact revenge, but soon discover that the mysterious Coach Evergreen might actually be the one behind all of their misfortune. Stars Emily Killian, Carrie Schroeder, Shaylaren Hilton, Le’Priesh Roman, Jazlyn Nicolette Sward (2021). Promo
  • LMN MY DAUGHTER’S DEADLY DATE – Thursday, August 26, 8:00PM Show More
    When her daughter goes missing after the successful opening of her restaurant, mother Eve must take matters into her own hands to find out who abducted her daughter. Laurie Fortier, Tu Morrow star. Promo
  • LMN DANGER IN THE SPOTLIGHT – Friday, August 27,  8:00PM Show More
    After struggling with sobriety, Martha has been turning her life around to gain shared custody of her daughter. The night before the custody hearing, though, Martha wakes up from a car crash with alcohol on her breath and flees the scene, not wanting to lose her child forever. Martha knows she hadn’t been drinking, so she’s unsure how she ended up in an accident. Feeling guilty, Martha tracks down Daphne, the other driver she hurt in the accident. Horrified by her supposed role in paralyzing Daphne, Martha becomes her caretaker. But as Martha spends more time with Daphne and her husband, Henry, she begins to wonder if the car accident wasn’t an accident after all. Jessica Morris, Anna Marie Dobbins, Trey McCurley star. (2021) Promo
  • NBC “BROOKLYN NINE-NINE””PB & J” ORIGINAL Show More
    08/26/2021 (08:00PM – 08:30PM) (Thursday) : Jake takes an old friend for a ride. TV-14 Promo
  • NBC “BROOKLYN NINE-NINE””THE SET UP” ORIGINAL Show More
    08/26/2021 (08:30PM – 09:00PM) (Thursday) : When the FBI takes over a high-profile case, Jake keeps digging. Amy and Rosa negotiate with O’Sullivan and the police union. TV-14 Promo
  • Netflix CLICKBAIT – Wednesday, August 25 Show More
    In this thriller series, eight different points of view provide tantalizing clues to the perpetrator of a gruesome crime fueled by social media. Promo
  • Netflix JOHN OF GOD: THE CRIMES OF A SPIRITUAL HEALER – Wednesday, August 25 Show More
    Idolized medium João Teixeira de Faria rises to international fame before horrifying abuse is revealed by survivors, prosecutors and the press. Promo
  • Netflix OPEN YOUR EYES – Wednesday, August 25 Show More
    After a tragic accident, an amnesiac teen tries to rebuild her life at a memory disorders center but becomes suspicious of her unconventional treatment. Promo
  • Netflix POST MORTEM: NO ONE DIES IN SKARNES – Wednesday, August 25 Show More
    A woman declared dead suddenly awakes with an insatiable craving for blood, which may prove beneficial to her family’s failing funeral home. Promo
  • Netflix EDENS ZERO – Thursday, August 26 Show More
    Aboard the Edens Zero, a lonely boy with the ability to control gravity embarks on an adventure to meet the fabled space goddess known as Mother. Promo
  • Netflix I HEART ARLO – Friday, August 27 Show More
    It’s a whole new world for Arlo and his one-of-a kind pals when they set out to restore a run-down New York City neighborhood — and make it their own. Promo
  • Netflix D.P. – Friday, August 27 Show More
    A young private’s assignment to capture army deserters reveals the painful reality endured by each enlistee during his compulsory call of duty. Promo
  • Peacock MONSTER IN THE SHADOWS – Thursday, August 26 Show More
    The disappearance of Brittney Wood shocked and captivated the entire state of Alabama in 2012. This led to a shocking revelation about Brittney’s family causing her disappearance to become forgotten in the public eye. MONSTER IN THE SHADOWS explores several theories of what happened to Brittney. Promo
  • Showtime THE L WORD: GENERATION Q – Sunday, August 22, 10:00PM Show More
    Luck be a Lady
    Bette’s passion is ignited at work while Angie receives some big news that complicates things at home. Shane and Tess’s business venture doesn’t go as planned and Alice resists facing the truth of her situation with Nat. Meanwhile, Finley, Sophie and Dani all struggle to adjust to their new normal as Micah leans on Maribel for support when he starts a new job. Promo
  • Showtime WORK IN PROGRESS – Sunday, August 22, 11:00PM Show More
    Second Season Premiere (2 episodes back to back)
    Life Got in the Way (11pm)
    As Abby settles into a routine with a new roommate, she embarks on a fraught quest to find a new therapist – ideally, one she doesn’t hate. All out of almonds and hanging on by a thread, Abby blusters her way through a shrinking list while doing her best just to make it to tomorrow.
    Everything’s Fine, Everything’s Okay (11:30pm)
    When a crisis in Abby’s apartment threatens her most prized possessions, a cascade of buried memories takes her back to where her mental health journey began. Abby reflects on the rollercoaster of her childhood, looking back to see if she can finally find a way to move forward. Promo
  • Starz HEELS – Sunday, August 22, 9:00PM Show More
    Dusty Finish
    As the wrestlers at the DWL worry about the fallout from the previous show, Jack struggles with what direction to take the narrative and the league, especially after an enticing offer from the FWD’s Charlie Gully. Promo 
  • Syfy SURREALESTATE – Friday, August 27, 10:00PM Show More
    Quarantine
    The team locks down in the office to isolate and destroy a murderous demon that followed them home. Promo
  • TBS American Dad – Monday, August 23, 10:00 p.m. ET/PT Show More
    “Family Time”
    Stan and the family go out to dinner at a buffet restaurant! Meanwhile, Roger becomes a flower. Promo
  • TBS Miracle Workers: Oregon Trail – Tuesday, August 24, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT Show More
    “Oregon Trail: White Savior”
    Benny tries to become a hero to a Native American tribe. Promo
  • TNT Animal Kingdom – Sunday, August 22, 9pm ET/PT Show More
    “Splinter”
    Pope confronts his demons with the help of a desert guru. Deran marks his territory as J handles business. Craig struggles with the demands of fatherhood and the temptations of his old life. Promo
  • UpTV LOVE UPSTREAM – Sunday, August 22, 7:00PM Show More
    Best selling author Charlotte Meyers, the epitome of a sophisticated Chicago city girl finds herself spending a month in the wilderness of Minnesota to research and write her new book “The City Girl’s Guide to Wilderness Survival.” Her personal wilderness guide is ROB – a handsome, down-to-earth, guy who doesn’t expect Charlotte to do very well in his neck of the woods. However, before long, they realize they have far more in common than not – and soon find themselves falling in love. Promo
  • UpTV HEARTLAND – Thursday, August 26, 8:00PM Show More
    Changing Gears
    Caleb finds a trinket from the past that might have a special meaning for Amy but Jack ends up getting mixed emotions over it. Promo

 

 

NON-FICTION

  • ABC Celebrity Family Feud: Vivica A. Fox vs. Bill Bellamy and MLB Alums vs. MLB Wives (8/22) Show More
    “Vivica A. Fox vs. Bill Bellamy and MLB Alums vs. MLB Wives” – Actress Vivica A. Fox faces off against actor Bill Bellamy as they battle it out for their chosen charities. In the next game, Major League Baseball alums encounter their toughest competition when they go head-to-head against their wives to see who comes out on top, airing SUNDAY, AUG. 22 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.
  • ABC The Chase: Rare to See a Baker Take Away That Little Dough (8/22) Show More
    “Rare to See a Baker Take Away That Little Dough” – Ken Jennings returns this week as The Chaser as three new competitors step up to the board to see if they can outrun him. Will they be caught, or will they beat The Chaser? Find out on “The Chase,” SUNDAY, AUG. 22 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L)
  • ABC To Tell the Truth: 622 (Caroline Rhea, Deon Cole and Adam Pally) (8/22) Show More
    “622 (Caroline Rhea, Deon Cole and Adam Pally)” – Caroline Rhea, Deon Cole and Adam Pally make up the celebrity panel on “To Tell the Truth,” airing SUNDAY, AUG. 22 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, DL) Take a deep dive into this week’s episode with a nutty group that includes a peanut artist, a blues musician, a bug baker, an aquanaut and a breakup coach.
  • ABC Bachelor in Paradise: 702 (8/23) Show More
    “702” – Knock, knock, Demi’s here! With a rose ceremony on the horizon and the men poised to hand out their stems, the ladies are feeling the pressure to find a potential match. Guest host David Spade continues to bring the funny, but even he can’t quell the tension when the one and only Demi Burnett arrives, setting her sights on one of the beach’s most popular men. Later, more couples are given their first dates, where important conversations lead to strengthened connections. Then, with a cocktail party looming, the competition heats up and a shocking rumor forces one beachgoer to face the others – and the truth – on “Bachelor in Paradise,” MONDAY, AUG. 23 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-14, DL)
  • ABC The Ultimate Surfer: SERIES PREMIERE – Welcome to the Surf Ranch (8/23) Show More
    “Welcome to the Surf Ranch” – Fourteen up-and-coming surfers train and live together at the World Surf League’s (WSL) state-of-the-art Surf Ranch in Lemoore, California, powered by Kelly Slater’s human-made wave technology, in the hope of winning $100,000 and the opportunity to compete on the WSL Championship Tour. Former NFL quarterback Jesse Palmer hosts the surf competition series with sports anchor Erin Coscarelli and the iconic voice of professional surfing Joe Turpel serving as commentators. Eleven-time surfing world champion Kelly Slater is the lead consultant and also serves as a special correspondent on the series premiere of “The Ultimate Surfer,” airing MONDAY, AUG. 23 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.
  • ABC Bachelor in Paradise: 703 (8/24) Show More
    “703” – With the shocking first rose ceremony in the past, it’s time for some fresh faces to walk down the sunny Paradise steps. Who will be the first to join our sexy singles on the beach? It’s going to be … our new guest host, Lance Bass! The excitement continues as more men arrive looking to get lucky in love, but the excitement quickly fades when the newcomers throw everything into disarray, reigniting old feuds and breaking apart new bonds. Chemistry may bring these couples together, but it may also cause them to combust on “Bachelor in Paradise,” TUESDAY, AUG. 24 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-14, DLS)
  • ABC The Ultimate Surfer: Caught Up in Chick Drama (8/24) Show More
    “Caught Up in Chick Drama” – Alliances and friendships are put to the test as the 12 remaining contestants vie for the title of The Ultimate Surfer. With the help of big wave surfer Billy Kemper, the surfers compete in a Breathhold Buoy Race and show off their backside in this week’s Wave Challenge on an all-new episode of “The Ultimate Surfer,” airing TUESDAY, AUG. 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.
  • ABC Press Your Luck: Craziest Day Of My Life! (8/25) Show More
    “Craziest Day Of My Life!” – Host Elizabeth Banks is back to help contestants try to win those BIG BUCKS on “Press Your Luck,” WEDNESDAY, AUG. 25 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L) The stakes have never been higher as contestants try to avoid the iconic and devilish WHAMMY for a chance at life-changing cash and prizes. Banks is joined by contestants Brandon Lewis (hometown: Phoenix, Arizona), Kawani Brown (hometown: Long Beach, California), and Emily Fox (hometown: Columbus, Ohio).
  • ABC The $100,000 Pyramid: Ana Gasteyer vs Luke Kirby and Ashanti vs Clay Aiken (8/25) Show More
    “Ana Gasteyer vs Luke Kirby and Ashanti vs Clay Aiken”– This week on “The $100,000 Pyramid,” actress and comedian Ana Gasteyer faces off against actor Luke Kirby followed by actress and singer Ashanti and singer Clay Aiken on WEDNESDAY, AUG. 25 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-14, DL)
    Latest Installment of ABC News’ ‘Superstar’ Series Journeys Through the Life and Career of 1970s Comedic Genius John Ritter
    Primetime Event Features New Interviews with Jason Ritter, Nancy Ritter and Amy Yasbeck
    ‘Superstar: John Ritter’ Airs Wednesday, Aug. 25 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC
    The latest installment of ABC News’ new series “Superstar” journeys through the life and career of comedic genius John Ritter. The program chronicles how Ritter became a top comedy icon of the 1970s, how he landed his starring role on the ABC hit “Three’s Company,” and how he found success as an actor outside of comedy. The television event also dives into his personal life and sudden and tragic death at just 54 years old that stunned the world. “Superstar: John Ritter” has new interviews with his son, Jason Ritter, and his first wife, Nancy Ritter, who open up about their memories of him and his legacy. The program includes interviews with top actors who worked with and were influenced by Ritter, including “Three’s Company” co-star Suzanne Somers, Bryan Cranston, Jimmy Kimmel, Kaley Cuoco, Henry Winkler and Raven-Symoné. “Superstar: John Ritter” also features footage from the ABC News archives, including Ritter’s interview with ABC News’ Barbara Walters, never-before-seen family videos as well as an interview with Ritter’s wife Amy Yasbeck, on her efforts to raise awareness for the aortic disease Ritter passed away from. “Superstar: John Ritter” airs Wednesday, Aug. 25 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.
    20/20 Airing Friday, August 27, 2021 (9:00 PM-11:00 PM EST) Two-Hour ‘20/20’ Reports on Doctor and Father of Eight Who Murdered His Wife and Then Had His Mistress Move In As the Nanny
    The Report Unravels the Complex Details About Martin MacNeill’s Dark Past, the Identity Fraud Scandal Involving His Adopted Daughter and Mistress, Plus His Daughters’ Quest for Justice
    When Michele MacNeill’s 6-year-old child found her unresponsive in her bathtub, her daughters Alexis Somers and Rachel MacNeill immediately suspected that their father, Martin MacNeill, had killed her. It took authorities five years to charge Martin, a wealthy doctor and father of eight, with Michele’s murder. A two-hour “20/20” reports on the twists and turns of the story, including what prosecutors say was Martin’s plot to kill Michele; his affair with another woman, Gypsy Willis, who moved in as the nanny just weeks after Michele’s death; the identity fraud scandal involving Gypsy and Martin stealing his adopted daughter’s identity, landing them both for a time in federal prison; and his daughters’ persistent pursuit to seek justice for their mother and put their father behind bars for good. “20/20” airs on Friday, Aug. 27 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (Rebroadcast. ABC OAD: 6/14/19)
    ABC News’ “20/20” is an award-winning primetime program anchored by David Muir and Amy Robach. A proven leader as a long-form newsmagazine for over 40 years, “20/20” features unforgettable, character-driven true-crime mysteries, exclusive newsmaker interviews, hard-hitting investigative reports and in-depth coverage of high profile stories. The two-hour “20/20” events air Fridays from 9:01–11:00 p.m. EDT on ABC and are available to stream on ABC News digital platforms and Hulu. David Sloan is senior executive producer, and Janice Johnston is executive producer.
    *COPYRIGHT ©2021 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
  • Bravo The Real Housewives of Potomac – Sunday, August 22, 8:00PM Show More
    Gossip, Girl! Preview
    It’s Day 2 in Williamsburg, Virginia, and the ladies work off last night’s dramatic dinner with a little water aerobics. Robyn has a heart-to-heart with Gizelle about her lack of motivation, and is met with tough love. Ashley joins the ladies for a post-birth getaway – bringing her breast pump and a whole lot of drama in tow. Candiace hosts a whiskey tasting to lighten the mood, but alcohol isn’t the only thing on the rocks after a rumor pertaining to Wendy’s husband Eddie unexpectedly resurfaces.
  • Bravo The Real Housewives of New York City – Tuesday, August 23, 8:00PM Show More
    Be Mine, Galentine Preview
    Leah clashes with her mother during a family dinner and Luann takes up a sobering, new business venture. Sonja has an untimely brush with Covid-19, spurring a close-knit girls’ trip back to Ramona’s in the Hamptons for a festive and fun Galentine’s weekend.
  • Bravo The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills – Wednesday, August 25, 8:00PM Show More
    Lips Unsealed Preview
    Erika and Lisa help Kyle celebrate her birthday, but the festivities are short-lived when Erika shares more information about her marriage. When Crystal hosts a launch party for Lisa’s lip line, tensions between the ladies come to a head, leaving the glossy gathering in need of a touch up. Meanwhile, Kyle and Kathy have a heart-to-heart about their past issues.
  • CBS BIG BROTHER – Sunday, August 22 Show More
    Episode 20 (Season 23) – Airing 8/15/22 (8:00 PM) – from bigbrothernetwork.com: Tonight on Big Brother 23 we’ll pick up with the latest Head of Household crowning a second straight week of Kyland’s control over the BB23 house and quickly laying out his her plan that looks incredibly familiar!
    Yes, Sarah Beth has the power but she’s tightly under the control of Kyland, even if she says otherwise, and that’s another win for the dominating Cookout alliance as they masterfully work their way through their targets even when it’s by extension of their +1 strategy. This week looks to be no different.
    First up we’ll get the nominations revealed after an all-nighter round of one-on-ones that was completely wiped out by Kyland’s “last one in her ear” strategy that took her HOH plans into the early hours of the morning just ahead of the nominations ceremony. Soon after the noms were revealed it was time for the High Rollers Room twist to return for its second of three weeks. But would that change anything? Yeah, kinda, mostly.
  • CBS BIG BROTHER – Wednesday, August 25 Show More
    Episode 21 (Season 23) – Airing 8/25/21 (8:00 PM) – from bigbrothernetwork.com: Big Brother 23 returns tonight (8/7c) for the Power of Veto with Kyland’s third turn Sarah Beth as Head of Household and after last week’s OTEV battle the bar has been set high for entertaining us on the Veto front. Let’s get ready!
    Sarah just sent Kyland’s nominees from last week back to the Block as Claire and DF take their seats on the nomination couch in the latest episode, but with the Veto ahead it might not last too long. Sarah’s got a bigger target in mind than both of these noms and as a +1 of the Cookout we know the goal is what will serve their mission the best.
    We’re getting ready for our second Juror of the BB23 season to join Britini and await their return at the end of September for the big finale and vote. Will we see the Cookout hang onto their position of strength for the last few weeks? Find out more tonight and then be ready for Thursday’s new round with another HOH.
  • CBS HOUSE CALLS WITH DR. PHIL – Wednesday, August 18 Show More
    DR. PHIL VISITS A FAMILY IN SAN JOSE THAT HAS BEEN TORN APART AFTER THE TRAGIC DEATH OF THEIR SON, ON “HOUSE CALLS WITH DR. PHIL,” WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25
    “Shake it Up to Break it Up” – Dr. Phil visits a family in San Jose that has been torn apart of the tragic death of their son, on HOUSE CALLS WITH DR. PHIL, Wednesday, August 25 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
  • CBS BIG BROTHER – Thursday, August 26 Show More
    Episode 22 (Season 23) – Airing 8/26/21 (8:00 PM) – from bigbrothernetwork.com: Tonight on Big Brother 23, either Claire or Derek X will be the second person to head off to jury. But who will it be?
    Head of Household Sarah Beth has been doing Kyland’s bidding all week, so her target is Derek X. But Derek X has been working really hard on Kyland’s vote, to the point Kyland feels very guilty. But since this was all Kyland’s idea in the first place (SB was ready to go after Alyssa at the start of her HOH), DX is still coming up short.
    Tiffany has also been doing what she can to help Derek X stay over her once-closest ally Claire. Tiffany knows that Claire is onto the Cookout and thinks Derek X is smarter to keep because he’s far more naive than Claire. But again, she hasn’t really gotten anywhere with the votes, especially considering that Hannah, who is DX’s closest ally, has done nothing to save him this week. She even helped convince him to not play in the roulette competition this week that probably would have saved him.
    Derek X has been working hard to stay. He basically convinced Azah to keep him, but she knows the numbers aren’t really there, so that work he put in will be for nothing.
    So as of now, we feel confident in predicting that Derek X will indeed be the person evicted tonight. And that’s not going to go over very well with many of our readers, as DX tops all of our popularity polls, and has for weeks. Something also tells me Sarah Beth’s popularity is going to drop even more after this week.
  • CBS SECRET CELEBRITY RENOVATION – Friday, August 27 Show More
    PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME RUNNING BACK EMMITT SMITH RETURNS TO FLORIDA TO RENOVATE THE HUMBLE HOME HE GREW UP IN, ON AN EMOTIONAL “SECRET CELEBRITY RENOVATION,” FRIDAY, AUGUST 27
    “Emmitt Smith” – Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith returns to Pensacola, FL to renovate the humble home he grew up in for his father, Emmitt Smith II, on an emotional SECRET CELEBRITY RENOVATION Friday, August 27 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The episode will also be available to stream live and on demand on the CBS app and Paramount+. Hosted by Nischelle Turner.
  • CBS THE GREATEST #ATHOME VIDEOS – Friday, August 27 Show More
    ICONIC COMEDIAN GEORGE LOPEZ INTRODUCES HOST AND LONGTIME FRIEND CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER TO HIS FAVORITE VIRAL VIDEOS, ON “THE GREATEST #ATHOME VIDEOS,” FRIDAY, AUGUST 27
    “Too Cute to Be Real” – Iconic comedian George Lopez introduces host and longtime friend Cedric the Entertainer to some of his favorite creative videos. Also, Cedric zooms with two military friends who went viral thanks to a heartwarming surprise reunion, on THE GREATEST #ATHOME VIDEOS Friday, August 27 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. The episode will also be available to stream live and on demand on the CBS app and Paramount+.
  • FOX HELL’S KITCHEN – Monday, August 23 Show More
    “HELL’S KITCHEN” – (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Video Clips
    PA: Viewer discretion is advised.
    THE CHEFS SWIPE RIGHT ON AN ALL-NEW “HELL’S KITCHEN” MONDAY, AUGUST 23, ON FOX
    The chefs jump back into the dating game on hkchefsonly.com, hoping to swipe right on the perfect match of ingredients for their dish. Later, the stakes are high during a special Steak Night dinner service, and all hell breaks loose when one team struggles with overcooking their dish in the all-new “Swiping Right” episode of HELL’S KITCHEN airing Monday, Aug. 23 (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (HK-2011) (TV-14 D, L)
  • FOX LEGO MASTERS – Tuesday, August 24 Show More
    “LEGO MASTERS” – (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Video Clips
    IT’S BRICK VERSUS NATURE ON AN ALL-NEW “LEGO MASTERS,” TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, ON FOX
    The remaining five duos hit a LEGO(R) wall when they’re split into individual challenges, and five dig in to build land creatures, while their partners dive for creations inspired by the sea. Then, it’s a mash-up challenge, during which the pairs find out if their creations work better together than apart. Will separation make each team stronger than ever, or will the pressure to perform knock them all down? Find out in the all-new “Land & Sea” episode of LEGO MASTERS airing Tuesday, Aug. 24 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LEG-209) (TV-PG)
  • FOX MASTERCHEF – Wednesday, August 18 Show More
    **TWO-HOUR TIME PERIOD PREMIERE**–“MASTERCHEF” – (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Video Clips
    IT’S TIME TO STIR THINGS UP ON AN ALL-NEW TWO-HOUR EPISODE OF “MASTERCHEF: LEGENDS” WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, ON FOX
    Chefs Dominique Crenn and Niki Nakayama Join as Guest Judges
    Dominique Crenn, the only female chef in America to attain three Michelin Stars, visits the MASTERCHEF kitchen with a brand-new team challenge – the cooks must pair up and make the same exact dish…without being able to see one another. Then, legendary chef Niki Nakayama gives the cooks a taste of Japan in the all-new “Legends: Dominique Crenn – The Wall/Legends: Niki Nakayama – Kaiseki” two-hour, time period premiere episode of MASTERCHEF airing Wednesday, Aug. 25 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (MCH-1111/1112) (TV-14 L)
  • FOX WWE’S FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN – Friday, August 27 Show More
    “WWE’S FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN” – (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
    FOX SPORTS PRESENTS “WWE’S FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN” FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, ON FOX
    A unique combination of edge-of-your-seat action, unpredictable drama and world-class athleticism, FOX Sports presents WWE’S FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN airing Friday, Aug. 27 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. (WWE-2335) (TV-PG D, L, S, V)
  • FOX MLS: LAFC VS. LA GALAXY – Saturday, August 28 Show More
    **FOX SPORTS** – MLS: LAFC VS. LA GALAXY – (6:30 PM-CC ET live/3:30 PM-CC PT live) CC- HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
    FOX SPORTS PRESENTS PRIME TIME MLS MATCHUP: LAFC VS. LA GALAXY SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, ON FOX
    FOX Sports continues its coverage of MLS with the highly-anticipated El Tráfico matchup between the LAFC and LA Galaxy. MLS: LAFC VS. LA GALAXY airs LIVE Saturday, Aug. 28 on FOX. (6:30 PM-CC ET live/3:30 PM-CC PT live) (FSP-2211) (n/a).
  • HBO NYC EPICENTERS 9/11->2021 1/2 – Sunday, August 22, 8:00PM Show More
    NYC EPICENTERS 9/11->2021 1/2, a four-part documentary essay produced and directed by acclaimed director Spike Lee (HBO’s “4 Little Girls”, “When the Levees Broke”), is a rich tapestry of New York City in the 21st century, weaving together the stories, memories and insights of those who were eyewitnesses to New York’s greatest challenges. NYC EPICENTERS 9/11->2021 1/2 debuts SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), with the following two episodes airing subsequent Sundays leading up to the finale on September 11 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The series will debut on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max.
  • HBO REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER – Friday, August 26, 10:00PM Show More
    REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER – Episode 575 – This week features a one-on-one, in-studio interview with Washington Post investigative journalist and author of “The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War,” Craig Whitlock. This week’s in-studio panel discussion will include Washington editor of Ozy Media, Katty Kay; and Founder and Chairman of the Faith and Freedom Coalition, Ralph Reed.
  • NBC “AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR””SEMIFINALS 4” ORIGINAL Show More
    08/23/2021 (08:00PM – 10:00PM) (Monday) : The Semifinals conclude in Los Angeles where ninjas face up to 10 challenging obstacles. For Split Decision, ninjas must choose between an upper body and balance obstacle. The top two competitors will face off on the Power Tower where the winner will earn a Safety Pass for the National Finals. TV-PG
  • NBC “THE WALL””MIKAIL AND SHAKIRA” ORIGINAL Show More
    08/23/2021 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) (Monday) : Mikail, a FedEx driver in Georgia, and his sister Shakira, an award-winning ICU nurse in North Carolina, both enjoy helping the community. Mikail recently went viral for helping a young boy get his skateboard to his idol, Tony Hawk. With the all new “Free Fall +,” these siblings will build up their bank in hopes of walking away with life-changing money. TV-PG
  • NBC “AMERICA’S GOT TALENT””QUARTERFINALS 3” ORIGINAL Show More
    08/24/2021 (08:00PM – 10:02PM) (Tuesday) : Twelve performers take the stage live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood as judging is turned over to the American viewing audience. The series stars creator/executive producer Simon Cowell, alongside celebrity judges Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara. Terry Crews serves as host.
  • NBC “CAPITAL ONE COLLEGE BOWL””SEMIFINALS 1” ORIGINAL Show More
    08/24/2021 (10:01PM – 11:00PM) (Tuesday) : Hosted by NFL legend Peyton Manning, with his brother Cooper Manning serving as sidekick, the semifinal round begins with Columbia versus Auburn. The semifinals include the dropout round, which leads to a team playing the Two Minute Drill with one player down. The winning school moves on to challenge their final opponent in the championship. TV-PG
  • NBC “AMERICA’S GOT TALENT””QUARTERFINALS RESULTS 3” ORIGINAL Show More
    08/25/2021 (08:00PM – 09:01PM) (Wednesday) : Seven acts from the previous night’s show will move on to the semi-final round of competition. Viewers will have one last chance to send their favorite performer to the next round by using the “AGT” Official App or going to NBC.com to vote. The series stars creator/executive producer Simon Cowell, alongside celebrity judges Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara. Terry Crews serves as host.
  • NBC “FAMILY GAME FIGHT!””THE LIFE SAVERS VS. THE A+ TEAM” ORIGINAL Show More
    08/25/2021 (09:01PM – 10:00PM) (Wednesday) : Hosts Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are “adopted” into a family of four to compete in a series of fun-filled and larger-than-life games. The competing families play “Helium Hoops,” “Air Heads,” “Between the Sheets,” “Pie Rollers” and “Nosy Neighbors.” The winning family moves onto to play “Spin Cycle” for a chance to win $100,000.
  • NBC “MAKING IT””SHED HACK” ORIGINAL Show More
    08/26/2021 (09:00PM – 10:00PM) (Thursday) : The season three Master Maker is crowned as Nick and Amy task everyone with a Making It staple – The Shed Hack, but this time, the Makers get to make a shed into their own personal “happy place.” TV-PG
  • NBC “DATELINE””FR3049” ORIGINAL Show More
    08/27/2021 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) (Friday) : DATELINE NBC REPORTS ON EPIDEMIC OF MISSING & MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN IN ONE-HOUR FRIDAY SPECIAL
    Features Interview with Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland
    Airs During NBC News and MSNBC’s Week-Long ‘The Vanished’ Series
    On Friday’s all-new Dateline NBC, NBC News’ Andrea Canning will report on the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women, how jurisdictional rules between tribal and non-tribal law enforcement can leave families alone in their search for answers, and on the growing movement demanding change. The one-hour special, The Secrets of Spirit Lake, airs Friday, August 27 at 10pm ET/9 pm CT.
    The program features Canning’s sit-down interview with Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, the first Native American to serve in a presidential Cabinet. Haaland tells Dateline that tackling the rise of missing and murdered Indigenous women is a priority, explaining: “This is a crisis that’s been happening in our country since colonization, and it’s very, very deep. And so I’m grateful that we’re seeing some action on it right now.”
    Canning also speaks with Lissa Yellow Bird, an advocate and investigator who helps solve cases, about how Yellow Bird’s search for answers in the disappearance of her niece, Carla Yellow Bird, exposed cracks in law enforcement.
    The special is part of NBC News’ week-long The Vanished series, featuring in-depth and exclusive coverage on missing and murdered Indigenous women. Reports will air across TODAY, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, NBC News NOW, NBCNews.com and MSNBC.
    The series will include NBC News correspondent Morgan Radford’s report on the difficulties one Indigenous family is facing as they search for their three-year-old child and NBC News correspondent Maura Barrett interviews grassroots organizers who are using their voice and social media platforms to push for change. Additionally, NBC News correspondent Antonia Hylton meets survivors of Holy Childhood, a Michigan boarding school accused of abusing Native American children for decades. She examines why these schools are now reckoning with their traumatic legacy.
    The Vanished will also feature NBC News reporter Graham Lee Brewer’s interview with Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson about a new state task force on missing and murdered Indigenous women, exploring how shortfalls in both data collection and resources can hamper this work.
    Andrea Canning Voice Over: The Department of the Interior, the agency that oversees the Bureau of Indian Affairs, is now run by a Native American.
    Canning: When Indigenous women look at you, what do you hope they see?
    Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland: I’ve lived that life and I want their voices to be represented here.
    Canning Voice Over: Tackling the missing and murdered Indigenous women’s crisis is a priority for Secretary Haaland.
    Secretary Haaland: This is a crisis that’s been happening in our country since colonization, and it’s very, very deep. And so I’m grateful that we’re seeing some action on it right now.
  • NBC “NASCAR””NASCAR CUP SERIES: DAYTONA (8/28/21)” ORIGINAL Show More
    08/28/2021 (07:00PM – 11:00PM) (Saturday) : The Coke Zero Sugar 400 from Daytona International Speedway. The last of 16 playoff spots is on the line under the lights of this famed 2.5-mile tri-oval, with Tyler Reddick (No. 8 car) and Austin Dillon (No. 3) heading the contenders on points, barring a first win of the year by a…  More
  • TBS The Cube – Thursday, August 26, 9:00PM Show More
    “Dwyane Wade, Show Me the Ladder”
    Two more teams take on the undefeated Cube in the penultimate episode of the season. Will mother and daughter duo Shanden and Mae be the first to take $250,000 or will best friend teachers, Sammy and Lucson, finally teach the Cube a long overdue a lesson?
  • USA Network WWE RAW – Monday, August 23, 8:00PM Show More
    08/23/21 – From wrestlinginc.com: Tonight’s WWE RAW from the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California will feature fallout from Saturday’s SummerSlam pay-per-view.
    WWE has announced that Logan Paul will return to the company on tonight’s show. He will appear in a Moist TV segment with John Morrison and The Miz.
    New RAW Tag Team Champions Riddle and Randy Orton are set to appear tonight as Riddle is promising a surprise for Orton and their championship celebration.
    WWE has also announced Nikki A.S.H. and Rhea Ripley vs. Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler for tonight’s show. No other matches have been announced as of this writing.
    It’s believed that new RAW Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair will also appear tonight to celebrate her SummerSlam win, while new WWE United States Champion Damian Priest will also appear.
    The arena has Ripley vs. Flair advertised locally, along with Orton, Riddle and Drew McIntyre vs. WWE Champion Bobby Lashley, AJ Styles and Omos.
  • USA Network WWE NXT – Tuesday, August 24, 8:00PM Show More
    08/24/21 – Tonight’s WWE NXT episode on the USA Network will feature fallout from Sunday’s Takeover 36 event. The episode was taped on Monday night from the Capitol Wrestling Center in Orlando, and you can find full spoilers at this link.
    The following matches and segments were taped for tonight’s show:
    * Million Dollar Celebration with new Million Dollar Champion Cameron Grimes and WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase
    * Ridge Holland vs. Timothy Thatcher
    * Kay Lee Ray vs. Valentina Feroz
    * Xyon Quinn vs. Boa
    * Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter vs. Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne
    * NXT Breakout Tournament Finals: Carmelo Hayes vs. Odyssey Jones
    * Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Raul Mendoza, Joaquin Wilde) vs. Hit Row (NXT North American Champion Isaiah “Swerve” Scott, “Top Dolla” AJ Francis, Ashante “Thee” Adonis)
    * Appearances by new NXT Champion Samoa Joe, Indi Hartwell and Dexter Lumis, Johnny Gargano, The Diamond Mine, NXT Women’s Champion Raquel Gonzalez, Franky Monet, LA Knight, Tommaso Ciampa, NXT General Manager William Regal, and others
  • USA Network CHRISLEY KNOWS BEST – Thursday, August 26, 8:00PM Show More
    The Grudge Match
    Faye confesses to a 25-year grudge against Julie’s dad; Todd bribes Chloe for intel.
  • USA Network GROWING UP CHRISLEY – Thursday, August 26, 9:30PM Show More
    Boos Brothers
    Chase is pulled between Emmy and Elliott on Halloween; Savannah hires a new assistant.

 

RERUNS

  • ABC America’s Funniest Home Videos: 3102 (8/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/1/20) Show More
    “3102” – Don’t miss home science experiments going awry, including a dog who ruins a little girl’s air pressure hold test, influencer flubs and people scared by birds, on “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” SUNDAY, AUG. 22 (7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG)
  • ABC Holey Moley 3D in 2D: Silent Night, Holey Night (8/26) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 6/17/21) Show More
    “Silent Night, Holey Night” – The competition–and two contestants’ love lives–heats up on a surprisingly romantic episode of “Holey Moley 3D in 2D,” airing THURSDAY, AUG. 26 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, D) This season, contestants face off on a slew of putt-tastic new holes; popping across Corn Hole, Ziplining into the North Pole on Ho Ho Hole, Taking the plunge on Holey Matrimony and casting a line at The Fishing Hole sponsored by takemefishing.org. In the end, only one competitor will conquer The Pecker, receive the iconic “Holey Moley” plaid jacket and golden putter, and return to the course in the season finale to compete for the $250,000 prize.
  • ABC When Nature Calls with Helen Mirren: Sup (8/26) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/1/21) Show More
    “Sup” – Helen Mirren narrates a documentary examination of the animal kingdom, featuring a field mouse who is killing it with NFTs, a divorced bear gym teacher whose students have heard gossip about his private life, a dragonfly movie star who can’t take direction and a beetle named Tony with anger management issues, on “When Nature Calls with Helen Mirren,” THURSDAY, AUG. 26 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-14, DL)
  • ABC The Hustler: Next Level Hustle (8/26) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 6/24/21) Show More
    “Next Level Hustle” – Five new competitors join host Craig Ferguson in this mind-bending and enigmatic game show where guests must work together to decipher clues – but only one knows the answers – as they try and reveal the true identity of The Hustler on THURSDAY, AUG. 26 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L).
  • ABC Shark Tank: 1205 (8/27) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/6/20) Show More
    “1205” – Can two entrepreneurs from Los Angeles prove that they’re worth their salt as they pitch a healthy alternative to the seasoning staple? A mother and son team from Newton, Massachusetts, try to show the Sharks there’s something to celebrate about their spring-loaded cake stand. A husband and wife from Sanford, Florida, have an entertaining approach to the tried-and-true carving knives often used during holidays. An entrepreneur from St. Louis, Missouri, hopes his rap pitch sticks as he shares a product designed to attach your phone to almost any surface on “Shark Tank,” FRIDAY, AUG. 27 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG) Episodes can also be viewed on demand and on Hulu. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/6/20)
    In a “Shark Tank” update, season 11 entrepreneurs Sarah Paiji and Syed Naqvi update their investor Kevin O’Leary on how their New York-based, eco-friendly cleaning supplies company, Blueland, is making waves through online retail during the global pandemic.
    The Sharks in this episode are Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Kevin O’Leary, Lori Greiner and Daymond John.
  • ABC America’s Funniest Home Videos: 3103 (8/28) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/08/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/12/21) Show More
    “3103” – Catch kitchen catastrophes, featuring a little boy who gets pancake mix everywhere, including all over the dog; a teen who pranks her father into thinking she broke their brand-new television; and birthday party mishaps on “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” SATURDAY, AUG. 28 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG)
  • ABC black-ish: Babes in Boyland (8/28) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/25/20) Show More
    “Babes in Boyland” – Dre and Bow find out that Diane has a secret social media account and realize that she’s not their little girl anymore. After reprimanding her but allowing Jack more flexibility, Diane calls them out for the double standard in how they are parenting. Meanwhile, Junior and Ruby come clean to their respective romantic partners about white lies they’ve told since the beginning of their relationships on “black-ish,” SATURDAY, AUG. 28 (9:00-9:30 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-PG, L) Episodes can also be viewed on demand and on Hulu. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/25/20)
    “Babes in Boyland” was written by Lizzie Donaldson and directed by Fred Savage. Promo
  • ABC black-ish: What About Gary? (8/28) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/2/21) Show More
    “What About Gary?” – Going against Bow’s warning, Dre tries to educate her white cousin Gary about how to be an ally. Meanwhile, Olivia is trying to impress Junior’s family by attempting to psychoanalyze everyone and their relationships with each other on “black-ish,” SATURDAY, AUG. 28 (9:30-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (TV-14) Episodes can also be viewed on demand and on Hulu. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/2/21)
    Guest starring is Rob Huebel as Gary.
    “What About Gary?” was written by Edgar Momplaisir and directed by Natalia Anderson. Promo
  • ABC The Ultimate Surfer: Welcome to the Surf Ranch (8/28) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/23/21) Show More
    “Welcome to the Surf Ranch” – Fourteen up-and-coming surfers train and live together at the World Surf League’s (WSL) state-of-the-art Surf Ranch in Lemoore, California, powered by Kelly Slater’s human-made wave technology, in the hope of winning $100,000 and the opportunity to compete on the WSL Championship Tour. Former NFL quarterback Jesse Palmer hosts the surf competition series with sports anchor Erin Coscarelli and the iconic voice of professional surfing Joe Turpel serving as commentators. Eleven-time surfing world champion Kelly Slater is the lead consultant and also serves as a special correspondent on “The Ultimate Surfer,” airing SATURDAY, AUG. 28 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.
  • CBS 60 MINUTES – Sunday, August 22 Show More
    “Race in the Ranks” (from March 28, 2021) It’s been 70 years since America’s armed forces were integrated. Yet today, many service members across all ranks experience racism, reports David Martin. Preview  More Info
    Geldingadalir (from May 23, 2021) 60 Minutes cameras capture the fire and furty of the world’s newest volcano in the southwest of Iceland. Preview  More Info
    Kindred in the Bleachers Jon Wertheim tells the story of much-honored sportswriter Dave Kindred’s retirement beat covering a local girls high school basketball game. Preview  More Info
  • CBS THE EQUALIZER – Sunday, August 22 Show More
    MCCALL’S ONLINE AD LEADS HER TO A MOTHER WHOSE SON HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED AND WILL BE EXECUTED UNLESS SHE STEALS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION FROM HER FBI AGENT EMPLOYER, ON A REBROADCAST OF “THE EQUALIZER,” SUNDAY, AUGUST 22
    “Glory” – McCall’s online ad leads her to a mother whose son has been kidnapped by a human trafficker (Thomas Beaudoin) and will be executed unless she steals confidential information from her FBI agent employer. Also, McCall enlists Aunt Vi to help uncover a secret Delilah is keeping from them both, on a rebroadcast of THE EQUALIZER, Sunday, August 22 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 2/14/21.)
    WRITTEN BY: Andrew W. Marlowe & Teri Edda Miller
    BASED ON: The original series by Richard Lindheim & Michael Sloan
    DIRECTED BY: Liz Friedlander Promo
    IN ORDER TO GET CRITICAL INTEL ON A MATTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY, KENSI MUST COME FACE TO FACE WITH A SOCIOPATH WHO HAS BEEN OBSESSED WITH HER SINCE SHE PUT HIM JAIL YEARS AGO, ON A REBROADCAST OF “NCIS: LOS ANGELES,” SUNDAY, AUGUST 22
    “Raising the Dead” – In order to get intel on a matter of national security, Kensi must come face-to-face with a sociopath who has been obsessed with her since she put him in jail years ago. Also, though Deeks is desperate to keep Kensi safe, he is forced to leave NCIS, on NCIS: LOS ANGELES on a special night and time, Sunday, August 22 (10:00-11:00 PM ET), on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 12/6/20.)
    WRITTEN BY: Frank Military
    DIRECTED BY: Terrence O’Hara Promo
  • CBS THE NEIGHBORHOOD – Monday, August 23 Show More
    WHEN DAVE DISCOVERS CALVIN HASN’T SEEN A DOCTOR IN NEARLY A DECADE, HE INSISTS THE BUTLER PATRIARCH SCHEDULE A PHYSICAL STAT, ON A REBROADCAST OF “THE NEIGHBORHOOD,” MONDAY, AUGUST 23
    “Mad Men” Alum Michael Gladis Guest Stars as Dr. Fisher
    “Welcome to the Procedure” – When Dave discovers Calvin hasn’t seen a physician in nearly a decade, he insists the Butler patriarch schedule a physical stat. But Calvin gets more than he bargained for when Dr. Fisher (Michael Gladis, “Mad Men” alum and series star Beth Behrs’ husband) insists he undergo a routine colonoscopy, on THE NEIGHBORHOOD, Monday, Aug. 23 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (OAD 2/22/21)
    WRITTEN BY: Don D. Scott
    DIRECTED BY: Ron Moseley Promo
  • CBS BOB ♥ ABISHOLA – Monday, August 23 Show More
    AFTER TAYO FORBIDS DELE FROM DANCING, ABISHOLA ENLISTS BOB’S HELP IN TALKING TO DELE ABOUT HIS FEELINGS, ON A REBROADCAST OF “BOB ♥ ABISHOLA,” MONDAY, AUGUST 23
    “The Cheerleader Leader” – After Tayo forbids Dele from dancing, Abishola enlists Bob’s help in talking to Dele about his feelings, on BOB ♥ ABISHOLA, Monday, August 23 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (OAD 2/22/21)
    STORY BY: Al Higgins, Gina Yashere and Marla DuMont
    TELEPLAY BY: Matt Ross, Nathan Chetty and Ibet Inyang
    DIRECTED BY: Beth McCarthy-Miller Promo
  • CBS YOUNG SHELDON – Monday, August 23 Show More
    SHELDON FACES EXTREME CONSEQUENCES AFTER INSTALLING A PIRATED COMPUTER GAME, ON A REBROADCAST OF “YOUNG SHELDON,” MONDAY, AUGUST 23
    “A Virus, Heartbreak and a World of Possibilities” — Sheldon is caught in a moral dilemma when offered a bootleg copy of a computer game he can’t afford. Also, Mary and Meemaw take Brenda (Melissa Peterman) out for girls’ night while George Sr. and the guys watch Billy, and Missy asks Georgie to take her and Marcus (London Cheshire) on a secret date, on a rebroadcast of YOUNG SHELDON, Monday, August 23 (9:00-9:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 4/22/21.)
    STORY BY: Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Connor Kilpatrick
    TELEPLAY BY: Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe
    DIRECTED BY: Michael Judd Promo
  • CBS UNITED STATES OF AL – Monday, August 23 Show More
    AL USES HIS SKILLS AS A TRANSLATOR TO TRY AND REPAIR THE TENSE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RILEY AND HIS ESTRANGED WIFE, VANESSA, ON A REBROADCAST OF “UNITED STATES OF AL,” MONDAY, AUGUST 23
    “Repair/Tarmim” – Al uses his skills as a translator to try and repair the tense relationship between Riley and his estranged wife, Vanessa. Also, Lizzie is heartbroken when she is at a party and loses her late fiancé’s dog tags, on a rebroadcast of UNITED STATES OF AL, Monday, August 23 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 4/8/21.)
    STORY BY: Maria Ferrari, Dave Goetsch, Chuck Lorre
    TELEPLAY BY: Andy Gordon, Bobby Telatovich, Habib Zahori
    DIRECTED BY: Nikki Lorre 
    THE NCIS TEAM’S MURDER INVESTIGATION OF A MAN WHO SOLD MILITARY INFORMATION LEADS THEM TO THE ABDUCTION OF A DOCTOR WHOSE CUTTING-EDGE NEUROTECHNOLOGY COULD BE DEVELOPED INTO ADVANCED WEAPONRY, ON A REBROADCAST OF “NCIS: LOS ANGELES,” MONDAY, AUGUST 23
    “Overdue” — The NCIS team’s murder investigation of a man who sold military information leads to the abduction of a doctor whose cutting edge neurotechnology could be developed into advanced weaponry. Also, team members are interviewed by FLETC to see if Deeks would make a good NCIS agent, and Callen tries to have an important talk with Arkady, on a rebroadcast of NCIS: LOS ANGELES, Monday, August 23 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 1/3/21.)
    WRITTEN BY: Chad Mazero
    DIRECTED BY: Terrence O’Hara Promo
    NCIS UNCOVERS A SECRET DOGFIGHTING RING, WHICH LEADS TO AN UNEXPECTED MOVE BY ONE OF THE TEAM MEMBERS, ON A REBROADCAST OF “NCIS,” TUESDAY, AUGUST 24
    “Watchdog” – NCIS uncovers a secret dogfighting ring, which leads to an unexpected move by one of the team members, on a rebroadcast of NCIS, Tuesday, August 24 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 3/16/21.)
    WRITTEN BY: Brendan Fehily and David J. North
    DIRECTED BY: Diana Valentine Promo
    THE TEAM MUST INFILTRATE A DRUG TRAFFICKING GANG AFTER THE ROBBERY OF A CHEMICAL PLANT LEAVES TWO CUSTOMS AGENTS DEAD, ON A REBROADCAST OF “FBI,” TUESDAY, AUGUST 24
    “Uncovered” – The team must infiltrate a drug trafficking gang after the robbery of a chemical plant leaves two customs agents dead. Also, Nestor (Josh Segarra) offers his help on the case, giving Maggie new insight into his character, on a rebroadcast of FBI, Tuesday, August 24 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 2/9/21.)
    WRITTEN BY: Kristy Lowrey
    DIRECTED BY: Alex Chapple Promo
  • CBS FBI: MOST WANTED – Tuesday, August 24 Show More
    THE TEAM GOES AFTER A VIGILANTE EXACTING REVENGE IN THE NAME OF JUSTICE, ON A REBROADCAST OF “FBI: MOST WANTED,” TUESDAY, AUGUST 24
    “Obstruction” – After a double murder takes place in a small town, the team goes after the vigilante who relies on internet sleuths to exact revenge on suspects in the name of justice. Also, Jess and Sarah’s relationship continues to grow, but not everyone approves, on FBI: MOST WANTED, Tuesday, August 24 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
    WRITTEN BY: Melissa Scrivner Love
    DIRECTED BY: Ken Girotti Promo
  • CBS 48 HOURS – Wednesday, August 25 Show More
    Airing 8/25/21 (We.) (10:00 PM) on the CBS Television Network: FOR TWO DECADES, AN ANONYMOUS LETTER WRITER TERRORIZED THE SMALL TOWN OF CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO, AND NOW A DOCUMENT FORENSICS EXPERT BELIEVES SHE’S UNMASKED THE AUTHOR Preview
    “48 Hours” Investigates the True Crime Mystery in “The Circleville Letters”
    Has a forensic document expert unmasked the anonymous author of the infamous Circleville letters? For nearly two decades, an anonymous letter writer terrorized the small town of Circleville, Ohio, by sending threatening letters that exposed alleged secrets about neighbors and friends. Erin Moriarty and 48 HOURS investigate the true crime mystery behind the letters and interview experts about the documents in “The Circleville Letters” to be broadcast Wednesday, August 25 (10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
    The sinister story has gripped part of Ohio for decades, with small-town intrigue, a flood of threatening letters, a booby trap and an attempted murder. Was the man many suspected of writing the letters actually the Circleville letter writer? That’s a question open for discussion. The mystery has caught the attention of more than a dozen podcasters and attracted television and print coverage. And it happened just 30 miles from where Moriarty was raised in Columbus, Ohio.
    “The Circleville letter writer,” says podcaster Marie Mayhew, “knew everything about everyone … and knew everybody’s secrets.”
    The letters at first focused on a married school district superintendent and his rumored relationship with a school bus driver named Mary Gillispie. “I know everything,” the writer wrote. “I’ve been observing your house and know you have children…. It’s your daughters turn to pay for what you’ve done.”
    One day Gillispie saw an obscene sign about her daughter on a fence. When she went to remove it, she noticed it was tied to a string, which led to a box with a gun rigged to go off. The gun was traced to her brother-in-law, Paul Freshour. Freshour’s estranged wife told investigators he was also the Circleville letter writer. He was sent to prison, but the letters continued, even though he was kept in isolation and not allowed pen or paper.
    Now, Beverley East, a forensic document expert, believes she has identified the Circleville letter writer. At the request of 48 HOURS, East examined 49 letters.
    “I would go into court and swear on the Bible on the evidence that I found,” East tells Moriarty.
    “I would say one person wrote all of these,” East continues.
    Is the case closed? Has the writer been finally identified?
    48 HOURS: “The Circleville Letters” is produced by Lisa Freed and Richard Fetzer. Mead Stone is the producer-editor. David Dow and Tamara Weitzman are the development producers. Jud Johnston, Ken Blum and Diana Modica are the editors. Lourdes Aguiar is the senior producer. Nancy Kramer is the executive story editor. Judy Tygard is the executive producer.
  • CBS THE NEIGHBORHOOD – Thursday, August 26 Show More
    WHEN DAVE’S DAD BAND LOSES ITS LEAD SINGER JUST BEFORE A GIG, TINA OFFERS TO FILL IN, ON A REBROADCAST OF “THE NEIGHBORHOOD,” THURSDAY, AUGUST 26
    Samm Levine (“Freaks and Geeks”) Guest Stars as Marty’s Boss, Jerry
    “Welcome to the Dad Band” – When Dave’s amateur band loses its lead singer just before a gig, Tina offers to fill in, however her high standards are out of tune with the rest of the group. Also, Marty quickly regrets letting his needy boss, Jerry (guest star Samm Levine), crash at his new place, on THE NEIGHBORHOOD, Thursday, August 26 (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (OAD 3/8/21)
    WRITTEN BY: Tracey Ashley
    DIRECTED BY: Leonard R. Garner Jr. Promo
  • CBS B POSITIVE – Thursday, August 26 Show More
    GINA AND DREW PLAN THEIR FUTURES NOW THAT THEIR SURGERY IS FINALLY SCHEDULED, ON A REBROADCAST OF “B POSITIVE,” THURSDAY, AUGUST 26
    “Transplanticipation” – Gina and Drew plan their futures now that their surgery is finally scheduled, on B POSITIVE, Thursday, August 26 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (OAD 5/6/21)
    STORY BY: Jamie Rhonheimer, Alexa Junge and Aaron Huffines
    TELEPLAY BY: Dan O’Shannon, Carol Liefer and Jessica Kravitz
    DIRECTED BY: Richie Keen Promo
    BULL AND THE TAC TEAM STRUGGLE TO ADJUST TO A VIRTUAL COURT SYSTEM AS THEY WEATHER THE NEW YORK CITY SHUTDOWN DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS, ON A REBROADCAST OF THE FIFTH SEASON PREMIERE OF “BULL,” THURSDAY, AUGUST 26
    “My Corona” – Bull and the TAC team struggle to adjust to a virtual court system as they weather the New York City shutdown due to the coronavirus, on the fifth season premiere of BULL, Thursday, August 26 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 11/16/20.)
    WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY: Glenn Gordon Caron Promo
  • CBS BLUE BLOODS – Friday, August 27 Show More
    JAMIE FACES OFFICIAL REPRIMAND FROM FRANK WHEN HE REFUSES TO EXPLAIN WHY HE CONTESTS THE ARREST REPORT OF A FELLOW OFFICER WHO WAS ASSAULTED IN THE FIELD, ON A REBROADCAST OF “BLUE BLOODS,” FRIDAY, AUGUST 27
    “Fallen Heroes” – Jamie faces official reprimand from Frank when he refuses to explain why he contests the arrest report of a fellow officer assaulted in the field, a rising rookie with allies in City Hall. Also, Danny and Baez clash when their lead suspect for the murder of a legendary comedy club owner is one of Danny’s favorite standup comedians, and Eddie balks after she agrees to an undercover assignment for Anthony then learns his informant is Don Voorhees (James Le Gros), a former corrupt parole officer she and Jamie arrested, on BLUE BLOODS, Friday, August 27 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (OAD 4/30/21)
    WRITTEN BY: Peter D’Antonio & Daniel Truly
    DIRECTED BY: David Barrett Promo
  • CBS S.W.A.T. – Saturday, August 28 Show More
    A HIGH-STAKES DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE LEADS THE TEAM TO RACE AGAINST THE CLOCK TO SAVE A GROUP OF INTERNATIONAL ACTIVISTS, ON A REBROADCAST OF S.W.A.T., SATURDAY, AUGUST 28
    “U-Turn” – A high-stakes domestic disturbance involving a father and his two young daughters leads the team to race against the clock to save a group of international activists. Also, when Daniel Sr. (Obba Babatundé) skips out on several family commitments, Hondo becomes concerned his father is planning to repeat history, leading to a surprising admission, on S.W.A.T., Saturday, August 28 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
    WRITTEN BY: Niceole R. Levy
    DIRECTED BY: Larry Teng Promo
    THE TEAM INVESTIGATES THE DEADLY BAR BOMBING AND IMPENDING CRIMINAL TURF WAR INVOLVING SASHA BROUSSARD, ON A REBROADCAST OF “NCIS: NEW ORLEANS,” SATURDAY, AUGUST 28
    “Choices” –The team investigates the deadly bar bombing and impending criminal turf war involving Sasha Broussard. Also, while Pride must come to terms with having Connor in his life, Carter and Hannah work to define their new relationship, on “NCIS: NEW ORLEANS,” Saturday, August 28 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (OAD 5/2/21)
    WRITTEN BY: Chad Gomez Creasey & Christopher Silber
    DIRECTED BY: Lionel Coleman Promo
  • CBS 48 HOURS – Saturday, August 28 Show More
    Airing 8/28/21 (Sa.) (10:00 PM) COLLEGE STUDENT ANIAH BLANCHARD HAD A DEEP FEAR OF BEING KIDNAPPED – WHEN SHE DISAPPEARS, UFC FIGHTER WALT HARRIS BATTLES FOR JUSTICE FOR HIS STEPDAUGHTER
    “48 Hours” Investigates in “Fighting for Aniah” Preview
    Angela Harris and Aniah Blanchard; Walt Harris and Aniah Blanchard; Walt Harris.
    Aniah Blanchard was a 19-year-old college student and the stepdaughter of UFC fighter Walt Harris when she disappeared and was murdered in Alabama in the fall of 2019. CBS News special correspondent James Brown and 48 HOURS investigate the disappearance and murder of Blanchard, and her family’s quest for justice, in an encore of “Fighting for Aniah” to be broadcast Saturday, August 28 (10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streamed on Paramount +.
    Blanchard’s disappearance captured the nation, as her family, the local community and law enforcement searched for more than a month to find her and uncover the truth of what happened to her that fateful night. Blanchard was widely known for always putting other people before herself, but she also had a deep-seated fear of being kidnapped and harmed. Then she vanished. It would take two days before her car was found 55 miles away, and a blood-soaked seat and a bullet in the door told investigators that her worst fear had likely became a reality.
    Police discovered video of Aniah Blanchard on the night she vanished at a gas station near her home. Inside the convenience store at the station was Ibraheem Yazeed, a man with a lengthy arrest record who was free on bond, and later charged with murdering Blanchard. Yazeed pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him. 48 HOURS explores what happened that night and how her parents are fighting to keep those accused of serious crimes off the streets.
  • FOX LEGO MASTERS – Sunday, August 22 Show More
    “LEGO MASTERS” – (7:00-8:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
    THE CURTAIN GOES UP ON “LEGO MASTERS,” SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, ON FOX
    Watch the remaining six duos pull all the strings as they build their very own puppet in just under 10 hours. Then, teams will collaborate with one another to bring their puppets to life in the first-ever LEGO(R) puppet show! Attention to detail and storytelling elements align in the “Puppet Masters” episode of LEGO MASTERS airing Sunday, Aug. 22 (7:00-8:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LEG-208) (TV-PG D, L)
  • FOX THE SIMPSONS – Sunday, August 22 Show More
    “THE SIMPSONS” – (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Promo
    LISA STANDS UP TO HER TEACHER ON “THE SIMPSONS” SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, ON FOX
    Lisa calls her teacher, Ms. Hoover, a hack and refuses to apologize. Then, she learns Ms. Hoover’s private pain in the “Sorry Not Sorry” episode of THE SIMPSONS airing Sunday, Aug. 22 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (SI-3201) (TV-PG L, V)
  • FOX THE GREAT NORTH – Sunday, August 22 Show More
    “THE GREAT NORTH” – (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Promo
    JUDY COACHES BEEF’S CURLING TEAM ON “THE GREAT NORTH” SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, ON FOX
    Beef enlists Judy to help coach his adult curling team. Meanwhile, Wolf tries to turn the family fishing boat into a sunset cruise for lovers in the “Curl Interrupted Adventure” episode of THE GREAT NORTH airing Sunday, Aug. 22 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (GRN-105) (TV-PG D, L)
    Guest Voice Cast: Rose Abdoo as Belva and Ziska; Mark McKinney as Morris, Stan and Werner; Tim Jennings as Sebastian and Waiter.
  • FOX BOB’S BURGERS – Sunday, August 22 Show More
    “BOB’S BURGERS” – (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Promo
    THE KIDS ARE CAUGHT STEALING ON “BOB’S BURGERS” SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, ON FOX
    Ken Jeong (THE MASKED SINGER) Guest-Voices
    The Belcher kids get caught up in a game of cat-and-mouse when Dr. Yap comes to the restaurant in search of something that was taken from his dentist office waiting room. Meanwhile, Bob, Linda and Teddy try to clean a huge bird poop off the restaurant’s window in the “Steal Magazine-olias” episode of BOB’S BURGERS airing Sunday, Aug. 22 (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (BOB-1020) (TV-PG D, L)
    Guest Cast: Ken Jeong as Dr. Yap
    “FAMILY GUY” – (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Promo
    PA: Viewer discretion is advised.
    PETER AND LOIS CREATE A COLLEGE ADMISSIONS SCANDAL ON “FAMILY GUY” SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, ON FOX
    Meg deals with a college admissions scandal, while Brian embarks on a fitness journey in the “Meg Goes to College” episode of FAMILY GUY airing Sunday, Aug. 22 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (FG-1816) (TV-14 D, L, S, V)
  • FOX MASTERCHEF – Thursday, August 26 Show More
    “MASTERCHEF” – (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
    IT’S TIME TO STIR THINGS UP ON “MASTERCHEF: LEGENDS” THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, ON FOX
    Chef Niki Nakayama Joins as Guest Judge
    Legendary chef Niki Nakayama gives the cooks a taste of Japan in the “Legends: Niki Nakayama – Kaiseki” episode of MASTERCHEF airing Thursday, Aug. 26 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (MCH-1112) (TV-14 L)
  • FOX CALL ME KAT – Saturday, August 28 Show More
    “CALL ME KAT”-(9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 Promo
    MEET KAT ON A SPECIAL ENCORE OF THE SERIES PREMIERE OF “CALL ME KAT” THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, ON FOX
    Vanessa Lachey Guest-Stars
    Based on the BBC UK original series “Miranda,” created by Miranda Hart, CALL ME KAT stars Emmy Award nominee Mayim Bialik as KAT (Mayim Bialik), a woman who struggles every day against society and her mother to prove that she can live a happy and fulfilling life, despite still being single at 39. Which is why she recently spent her entire savings to open a cat café in Louisville, KY. Although Kat celebrates her independence, her single-forever plans may begin to veer off-course, when her former crush and good friend, MAX (Cheyenne Jackson), returns to town in a special encore of the “Plus One” series premiere episode of CALL ME KAT airing Thursday, Aug. 26 (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (KAT-101) (TV-14 D, L,V)
    Guest Cast: Vanessa Lachey as Tara Barnett; Schuyler Helford as Brigitte; Lincoln Bonilla as six-year-old boy
  • FOX CALL ME KAT – Saturday, August 28 Show More
    “CALL ME KAT”-(9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
    KAT IS DOUBLE-BOOKED ON “CALL ME KAT” THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, ON FOX
    Lamorne Morris Guest-Stars
    Kat’s mom, Sheila, sets her daughter up on a blind date, but it happens to be the same night that Max asks her to be his karaoke partner at “The Middle C.” Meanwhile, Kat’s Cat Café employee, Randi, confronts a customer, Daniel (guest star Lamorne Morris), who never tips in the “Double Date” episode of CALL ME KAT airing Thursday, Aug. 26 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (KAT-102) (TV-14 D, L,V)
    Guest Cast: Lamorne Morris as Daniel; Greg Cromer as Brandon; Schuyler Helford as Brigitte; Robert Michael Lee as Street Caricaturist; Tiwana Floyd as Customer
  • FOX LEGO MASTERS – Saturday, August 28 Show More
    “LEGO MASTERS” – (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
    THE COUNTRY’S BEST LEGO CONNOISSEURS ARE BACK WITH BIGGER AND BOLDER BUILDS ON AN ENCORE OF THE SEASON TWO PREMIERE OF “LEGO MASTERS,” SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, ON FOX
    New teams of LEGO enthusiasts embark in a make-or-break Season Two! With infinite possibilities and a supply of five million LEGO bricks, teams of two will face ambitious brick-building challenges all season long as they compete for a $100,000 cash prize, the ultimate LEGO trophy and the honor of being named the country’s most talented amateur LEGO builders. In an encore of the season premiere episode, the talented teams are introduced and tasked with building an eye-catching float in the first-ever LEGO Day Parade in the “LEGO Day Parade” episode of LEGO MASTERS airing Saturday, Aug. 28 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LEG-201) (TV-PG L)
  • FOX GAME OF TALENTS – Saturday, August 28 Show More
    “GAME OF TALENTS” – (11:00 PM-Midnight ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1
    TWO NEW SETS OF CONTESTANTS FACE THE MYSTERY PEFORMERS ON “GAME OF TALENTS,” SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, ON FOX
    Taking the awe, wonder and spectacle of a large-scale variety show and infusing it with a clue-centered, high-intensity investigative game, GAME OF TALENTS is a new hybrid series like you’ve never seen. Two new teams of contestants are put to the test as they attempt to figure out the surprising, mesmerizing – and sometimes bizarre – hidden talents of the mystery performers. Find out which team is up for the challenge as they try and guess their way to $200,000 in the “Crazy Twists, Flying Dummies, and a Scorpion on the Loose” episode of GAME OF TALENTS airing Saturday, Aug. 28 (11:00 PM- Midnight ET/PT) on FOX. (GTA-108) (TV-PG D)
  • NBC “FAMILY GAME FIGHT!””THE STRUTNER FAMILY VS. THE CAROPINO FAMILY” REPEAT Show More
    08/22/2021 (07:00PM – 08:00PM) (Sunday) : Hosts Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are “adopted” into a family of four to compete in a series of fun-filled and larger-than-life games. The competing families play “Pie Rollers,” “Nosy Neighbors,” “Taste Buds,” “Deep Dish Dash” and “Brain Freeze.” The winning family moves on to play “Spin Cycle” for a chance to win $100,000.
  • NBC “AMERICA’S GOT TALENT””QUARTERFINALS 2” REPEAT Show More
    08/22/2021 (08:00PM – 10:00PM) (Sunday) : Twelve performers take the stage live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood as judging is turned over to the American viewing audience. The series stars creator/executive producer Simon Cowell, alongside celebrity judges Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara. Terry Crews serves as host.
  • NBC “AMERICA’S GOT TALENT””QUARTERFINALS RESULTS 2” REPEAT Show More
    08/22/2021 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) (Sunday) : Seven acts from the previous night’s show will move on to the semi-final round of competition. Viewers will have one last chance to send their favorite performer to the next round by using the “AGT” Official App or going to NBC.com to vote. The series stars creator/executive producer Simon Cowell, alongside celebrity judges Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara. Terry Crews serves as host.
  • NBC “CHICAGO MED””I WILL COME TO SAVE YOU” REPEAT Show More
    08/25/2021 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) (Wednesday) : Carol receives a second chance at life when a new heart becomes available. Ethan and Dean find themselves in hot water with an old patient. Will faces the consequences of the stolen trial medication. TV-14  Promo
    08/26/2021 (10:00PM – 11:00PM) (Thursday) : As Wheatley finalizes plans with a new client, Richie takes a big step in joining the family business. TV-14 Promo
  • NBC “AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR””SEMIFINALS 4” REPEAT Show More
    08/27/2021 (08:00PM – 10:00PM) (Friday) : The Semifinals conclude in Los Angeles where ninjas face up to 10 challenging obstacles. For Split Decision, ninjas must choose between an upper body and balance obstacle. The top two competitors will face off on the Power Tower where the winner will earn a Safety Pass for the National Finals. TV-PG

 

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Y&R Best Lines Friday, August 20, 2021

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Sally: Oh, I’m more than optimistic. I am determined to make myself completely indispensable to Newman Media. But for now, I will settle for buying my new boss a drink.

Adam: You know, I hate to admit this, but I haven’t had a chance to thoroughly review our HR policies. Something tells me that thing might be frowned upon.

Sally: Mm. Does it really matter, though? ‘Cause you’re in charge. You can always change the policy. Or you could just suspend it for the evening.

Adam: You know, something tells me that kind of thinking might have got you in trouble at Fenmore’s.

Sally: Hmm, right, ’cause you’re such a stickler for the rules. Nope, never mind. You’re right. Besides, you’re rich, and I have rent and car payments to worry about, so you can buy your own drink.

Adam: Somehow I don’t think you’re gonna have to worry about making rent. And I do agree that you do have a bright future at Newman Media. And to show you how confident I am about that, I’m gonna let you buy me that drink.


Sally: Ooh, it’s interesting. I detect traces of a robust smoke, alongside a tang of… coffee, vanilla, and maybe a glimmer of fruit. But there’s something that I cannot quite put my finger on.

Adam: That extra nuance is from being aged for 16 years in cask wood. For that intense sweetness.

Sally: Oh. Impressive.

Adam: You have a pretty impressive palate yourself.

Sally: Well, I have to admit, this single malt is normally a bit out of my price range, but since you were ordering it, I figured I should try it, too.

Adam: I think that Abby put it on the menu at my father’s request.

Sally: Well, I guess being a Newman has its perks


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Y&R Best Lines Thursday, August 19, 2021

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Ashland: I’m not Billy Abbott. And I have learned over time how problematic it is to compare the present to the past. Victoria doesn’t need to justify her actions or feelings to anyone. And I will say to you what I have said to her — I love her with everything that I have and I think she feels the same way.

Nick: I believe you. Victoria said the same thing.

Ashland: Well, then I politely suggest to you and everyone else that wants to worry about Victoria that you stop second-guessing her and passing judgment on her life and on her heart. The past is in the past. Victoria and I are living in the moment and looking towards the future.


Billy: Well, then the only thing I want to say to you is that I’m with you. I have tried my best to convince myself that Victoria marrying Ashland is the right thing to do. I’ve even tried to be very supportive, but I can’t do that anymore because the truth is, I think it’s a mistake. Her and Ashland went from “Hi, how are you” to “I do” like that.

Nick: Interesting observation coming from Mr. Spontaneity himself.


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Here are GH autographs that we’ve obtained through the years. With this page we hope to encourage other fans to write to their favorite actor or actress.


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From Nikky

She got these at the 2013 GH Fan Club Weekend in Los Angeles, CA

  • Bryan Craig (Morgan Corinthos)
    Jimmy Deshler (Rafe Kovich, Jr.)
    Tequan Richmond (TJ Ashford)
  • Samantha Logan (Taylor DuBois)
  • Kelly Monaco (Sam McCall Morgan)
  • William deVry (Julian Jerome / Derek Wells)
  • Christine Carlo (ex-Letitia Juarez)
  • John Duhon (ex-Logan Hayes) & Jacklyn Zeman (ex-Bobbie Spencer)
  • Kiko Ellsworth (ex-Stan Johnson, GH & GH: Night Shift)
  • Lindze Letherman (ex-Georgie Jones, GH & GH: Night Shift)

From Carol

  • Jack Wagner (ex-Frisco)
  • Rick Springfield (ex-Noah)
  • Stuart Damon (ex-Alan)
  • Tristan Rogers (ex-Robert)
  • John Reilly (ex-Sean)
  • John Reilly and Jack Wagner
  • Brad Maule (ex-Tony)
  • Justin Whalin (ex-A.J.)

From Marieke

  • Jason Cook (Matt)

  • Mary Beth Evans (ex-Katherine)

  • Kirsten Storms (ex-Maxie)

From Megan

  • Kelly Monaco (Sam)
  • Scott Clifton (ex-Dillon)
  • Natalia Livingston (ex-Emily)
  • Ingo Rademacher (ex-Jax)
  • Greg Vaughan (ex-Lucky)
  • Wally Kurth (ex-Ned)
  • Tyler Christopher (ex-Nikolas)
  • Rick Hearst (ex-Ric)
  • Chad Brannon (ex-Zander)
  • Jacob Young (ex-Lucky)

From Amanda

  • Maurice Benard (Sonny–Postcard, autograph on back)
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  • Amber Tamblyn (ex-Emily)
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  • Stuart Damon (ex-Alan)
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  • Robin Christopher (ex-Skye)
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  • Ted King (ex-Alcazar)
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  • Randolph Mantooth (ex-Richard)
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  • Ian Buchanan (ex-Duke):
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From Cheryl (all from mail)

  • Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth)
  • Jackie Zeman (Bobbie)
  • Alicia Leigh Willis (ex-Courtney)
  • Amber Tamblyn (ex-Emily)
  • Marisa Ramirez (ex-Gia)

From Meghan

  • Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis) (I got this in the mail from Nancy Lee Grahn with a really nice note after I sent her a card when her father passed away.)
  • Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth) (I got this from writing to Becky)
  • Coltin Scott (ex-Nikolas) (The first was from his Buffalo event; I got the second one went I went to see Coltin at a mall near my house…he was so  nice!  The third one I got when I wrote to him.
  • Vanessa Marcil (ex-Brenda)
  • Amber Tamblyn (ex-Emily) (I wrote to Amber right before she left GH and I got this with a letter!)

From Suzanne

  • Laura Wright (Carly) Minal got this for me at GH Weekend ’08.
  • Jason Thompson (Patrick) and Kimberly McCullough (Robin).  Minal got this for me at GH Weekend ’08.
  • Julie Marie Berman (Lulu). Minal got this for me at GH Weekend ’08.
  • Tony Geary (Luke–my friend Lynn gave the first one to me–postcard with signature on back; second I bought at the GH weekend)
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  • John J. York (Mac–the first one my friend Maurie got me this one in Florida when he visited her town’s mall; the second one he signed for me at the 2001 GH/PC weekend)  Third through fifth  ones are from Minal
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  • Minae Noji (Kelly) I got this from Minal, who got the autograph at GH Weekend ’07.
  • Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) I got this from Minal, who got the autograph at GH Weekend ’07.
  • Sonya Eddy (Epiphany) I got these from Minal, who got the autographs at GH Weekend ’07 and ’08.
  • Derk Cheetwood (Max) I got this from Minal, who got the autograph at GH Weekend ’07.
  • Drew Cheetwood (Milo).  Minal got this for me from GH Weekend ’08.
  • Blake Gibbons (Coleman) –A friend got this for me
  • Rick Springfield (ex-Noah) I got this from a special promotion
  • Tristan Rogers (ex-Robert-got this in 2006 via mail!)
  • Megan Ward (ex-Kate) I got these from Minal, who got the autographs at GH Weekend ’07 and ’08.
  • Stephen Macht (ex-Trevor); Minal got this for me GH Weekend ’08.
  • Jay Pickett (ex-David- I got this in ’99 at the Port Charles party)
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  • Kent King (ex-Lainey) I got this from Minal, who got the autograph at GH Weekend ’07.
  • Rick Hearst (ex-Ric) I got this in the mail July 2009.
  • Seamus Deaver (ex-Ian); Minal got this for me GH Weekend ’08.
  • Wally Kurth (ex-Ned–I got this when I joined his fan club)
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  • Anna Lee (ex-Lila–I received this in the mail from Ms. Lee)
  • Jay Bontatibus (ex-Andy–I received this in the mail Spring 02)
  • Dylan Cash (ex-Michael)–A friend got these for me
  • Scott Egan (ex-Johnny)– A friend got this for me (autograph only, no pic)
  • Chad Brannon (ex-Zander) a friend got it for me
  • Tamara Braun (ex-Carly) I got this one in the mail
  • Lindze Letherman (ex-Georgie) I got the first one through the mail; the second one from my friend
  • Kiko Ellsworth (ex-Stan)  I got this from Minal, who got the autograph at GH Weekend ’07.
  • Josh Duhon (ex-Logan)
  • Ian Buchanan (ex-Duke) I got this in the mail after writing to him.
  • Jason Gerhardt (ex-Coop) I got this from Minal, who got the autograph at GH Weekend ’07.
  • Annie Wersching (ex-Amelia)  I got this from Minal, who got the autograph at GH Weekend ’07.
  • Linda Dano (ex-Rae/Gretl) Got these in the mail (second one was sent by her fan site but is not actually autographed).
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  • Lane Davies (ex-Cameron) I bought this at the Soap Boutique at the GH Weekend in 2001
  • Jaime Ray Newman (ex-Kristina) Got this in the mail
  • Lisa Vultaggio (ex-Hannah) A friend gave me this one
  • Evan Bonivant (ex-Lucas)  I got this through the mail–picture and letter
  • Kristina Malandro (ex-Felicia; I found this in a collectibles store–postcard with signature on back)
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  • Judith Chapman (ex-Ginny; I wrote her a fan letter back in 84 right before she left the show)
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  • John Reilly (ex-Sean; I wrote for this one, too)
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  • Randolph Mantooth (ex-Richard) A friend bought this one
  • John Callahan (ex-Leo)
  • Mykel Shannon Jenkins (ex-Officer Byron Murphy) I got this one in the mail 2/22/10
  • Many GH autographs on a -shirt (Minal got this for me GH Weekend ’07).
  • Many GH autographs on a GH sign (Minal got this one for me).  It includes Randall England (ex-Jack), Lindze Letherman (ex-Georgie), Minae Noji (Kelly), Graham Shiels (Cody), Stephen Macht (Trevor), John Reilly (ex-Sean), Kent King (Lanie), Brian Gaskill (ex-Rafe, PC), Bradley Lockerman (ex-Casey/Shep), Ian Buchanan (ex-Duke), Seamus Deaver (ex-Ian), Reign Morton (Cassius), Dylan Cash (ex-Michael), Jason Thompson (Patrick) and a few others we can’t identify.

MOST OF THESE BELOW I GOT IN PERSON FROM THE GH FAN CLUB EVENTS IN 1999 and 2001–Suzanne

  • Autographed GH script that I won in auction–2001–includes many GH signatures!
  • The first one is Steve Burton, Leslie Charleson, & Billy Warlock (Jason, Monica, and ex-A.J. in 99); the second one is Steve Burton only that my friend Minal got for me at GH Weekend ’08.
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  • Rebecca Herbst & Jonathan Jackson (Liz & ex-Lucky-99)
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  • John Ingle (Edward-99) Second and third are from Minal from GH Weekends.
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  • Kelly Monaco (Sam–2001):
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  • Maurice Benard (Sonny-99) (2nd one I bought from ebay, 3rd was a postcard from a friend)
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  • Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis-99)
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  • Constance Towers (ex-Helena-99)
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  • Jackie Zeman & Julian Stone (Bobbie & ex-Jerry-99)  Second one of Jackie is from Minal
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  • Kin Shriner (ex-Scott-99); the other is from Minal from GH Weekend ’08.
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  • Ron Hale (ex-Mike-99)
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  • Sarah Brown (ex-Carly; Claudia-99)
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  • Stuart Damon (ex-Alan-99)
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  • Amber Tamblyn (ex-Emily) (99)
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  • Anne Jeffreys (ex-Amanda) (99 and 01)
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  • Brad Maule (ex-Tony–he signed two pics in 99 and one in 2001)
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  • Coltin Scott (ex-Nikolas — one in 99 and one in 01) Third one is from Minal
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  • Lisa Cerasoli (ex-V-99)
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  • Lisa Vultaggio (ex-Hannah-99)
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  • Patricia Healy (ex-Tammy-99)
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  • Rachel Ames (ex-Audrey-99)
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  • Real Andrews (ex-Taggert–1st one in 99 and 2nd two in 01)
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  • Shell Kepler (ex-Amy-99)
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  • Stephen Nichols (ex-Stefan-99–the one on the right I got separate that were being given out, not sure if it’s a real sig or a printed one)
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  • Tava Smiley (ex-Chloe-99)
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  • Vanita Harbour (ex-Dara-99)
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  • A Martinez (ex-Roy–2001):
  • Breck Brun (ex-Georgie–2001)
  • Jacob Young (ex-Lucky–2001):
  • Marisa Ramirez (ex-Gia–2001):
  • Loren Freeman (ex-Elton–2001):
  • Denise Alexander (Lesley–2001):
  • Logan O’Brien (ex-Lucas–2001):
  • Angel Boris (ex-Angel–2001):
  • Robert Kelker Kelly (ex-Stavros–2001)
  • Jensen Buchanan (ex-Melissa–2001)
  • Jon Lindstrom (ex-Kevin-99)
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  • Susan Brown (ex-Gail-one in 99 and one in 2001)
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  • Lynn Herring (ex-Lucy-2001; and Nurse’s Ball T-shirt)
  • Peter Hansen (ex-Lee–2001):  Second one is from Minal

From Kamarie— she got these autographs at a variety of events, over the years.

  • Steve Burton (Jason)
  • Alicia Leigh Willis (ex-Courtney)
  • Cynthia Preston (ex-Faith)
  • Rick Hearst (ex-Ric)
  • Stephen Nichols (ex-Stefan)
  • Ted King (ex-Luis/Lorenzo)
  • Chad Brannon (ex-Zander)

From Nikki

  • Lesli Kay (ex-Lois)

From Danielle

  • Jason Cook (Matt)

From Sean Johnson

  • Emma Caulfield (ex-Lorraine)

  • Billy Dee Williams (ex-Toussaint)

Check out our other autographed pictures for ATWT, AW, AMC, B&B, City/Loving, Days, GL, OLTL, PC, Passions, Sunset Beach, Y&R, and primetime

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General Hospital Cast Birthday List

Celebrate your favorite GH actor’s birthday!

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Actor

Birthday

Jesica Ahlberg (Darby Collette) 9/28/89
Lexi Ainsworth (Kristina Davis) 10/28/92
Edward Albert (Bennett) 2/20/51-9/22/06
Denise Alexander (Leslie Webber) 11/11/39
Jed Allan (Edward Quartermaine) 3/1/37-3/9/19
Kristen Alderson (Starr Manning / Kiki Jerome) 5/29/91
Aki Aleong (Mr. Wu) 2/19/34
Christian Alexander (Kiefer Bauer) 4/14/90
Adrian Alvarado (Cruz Rodriguez) 4/18/76
Rachel Ames (Audrey Hardy) 11/2/29
Bradford Anderson (Damian Spinelli) 9/21/79
Richard Dean Anderson (Dr. Jeff Webber) 1/23/50
Réal Andrews (Marcus Taggart) 1/29/63
Jennifer Anglin (Cheryl Stansburgy) 10/4/60
Gerald Anthony (Marco Dane) 7/31/51-5/28/04
Vinessa Antoine (Jordan Ashford) 7/21/83
Ashton Arbab (Dev Cerci) 2/14/03
Senait Ashenafi (Keesha Ward) 3/10/66
Matthew Ashford (Tom Hardy) 1/29/60
Scott Thompson Baker (Colton Shore) 9/15/60
Brandon Barash (Johnny Zacchara) 10/4/79
Harper Rose Barash (Georgie Spinelli) 1/7/2014
Adrienne Barbeau (Suzanne Stanwyck) 6/11/45
Roseanne Barr (Jennifer Smith) 11/3/52
Nicolas J. Bechtel (Spencer Cassadine) 2/15/05
Melissa Bedford (Jensen Buchanan) 7/18/62
Greg Beecroft (Jonathan Paget) 5/9/52
Yeniffer Behrens (Marianne Eroza) 10/7/76
Sam Behrens (Jake Meyer) 7/24/50
Shari Belafonte (Mayor Janice Lomax) 9/22/54
Tajh Bellow (TJ) 2/9/95
Daniel Benzali (Theo Hoffman) 1/20/50
John Beradino (Steve Hardy) 5/1/17-5/19/96
Julie Marie Berman (Lulu Spencer) 11/3/83
Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) 3/1/63
Robyn Bernard (Terry Brock O’Connor) 5/26/59
Kevin Bernhardt (Kevin Collins) 4/2/61
Corbin Bernsen (John Durant) 9/7/54
Gigi Birmingham (Gigi Birmingham) 11/8/57
Loanne Bishop (Rose Kelly) 11/10/55
Sean Blakemore (Shawn Butler) 8/10/67
Harper and Scarlett Bloom (Louise Jones) ?/21
John Bolger (Garrett Prescott Floyd) 2/26/54
Steve Bond (Jimmy Lee Holt) 4/22/53
Nazanin Boniadi (Leyla Mir) 5/22/80
Jay Bontatibus (Det. Andy Capelli) 7/31/64-2/12/17
Angel Boris (Angel Sorel Ellis) 8/2/74
Eileen Boylan (Sage Alcazar) 5/10/87
Aaron Bradshaw (Leo Falconeri) ?
Chad Brannon (Zander Smith) 8/2/79
Tamara Braun (Carly Corinthos) 4/18/71
Wendy Braun (Iris Sneed) 4/5/70
Patricia Breslin (Meg Bentley) 3/17/31-10/12/11
Brianna Brown (Dr. Lisa Niles) 10/2/79
Kimberly J. Brown (Chloe Jennings/Marie Hopkins) 11/16/84
Sarah Joy Brown (Carly/Claudia Zacchara Corinthos) 2/18/76
Susan Brown (Dr. Gail Baldwin) 5/4/32-8/31/18
Argentina Brunetti (Filomena) 8/31/07-12/20/05
Breck Bruns (Georgie Jones) 1/1/93
Ian Buchanan (Duke Lavery) 6/16/57
Jensen Buchanan (Melissa Bedford) 7/18/62
Rebecca Budig (Hayden Barnes) 6/26/73
Brooke Bundy (Diana Taylor) 8/8/44
Steve Burton (Jason Quartermaine/Morgan) 6/28/70
Richard Burgi (Paul Hornsby) 7/30/58
Molly Burnett (Maxie Jones) 4/23/88
James C. Burns (Vaughn) 2/25/59
Bonnie Burroughs (Gladys Corbin) 2/3/61
Nathin Butler (Dr. Ewen Keenan) 1/23/?
Martha Byrne (Andrea Floyd) 12/23/69
Inga Cadranel (Lorraine “Harmony” Miller) 4/30/78
John Callahan (Leo Russell) 12/23/53-3/28/20
Ryan Carnes (Lucas Jones) 12/6/82
Tia Carrere (Jade Soong Chung) 1/2/67
Laura Carrington (Simone Hardy) 3/15/58
Crystal Carson (Brenda Barrett) 6/24/67
Rosalind Cash (Mary Mae Ward) 12/31/38-10/31/95
Shawn Cassidy (Dusty Walker) 9/27/58
Teresa Castillo (Sabrina Santiago) 10/14/83
Emma Caulfield (Lorraine Miller) 4/8/73
Lisa Cerasoli (Venus Ardonowski) 1/27/69
Judith Chapman (Ginny Webber) 11/15/51
Leslie Charleson (Monica Ward Quartermaine) 2/22/45
Annette Chavez (Letitia) 9/30/74
Nicholas Chavez (Spencer) 9/6/99
Maree Cheatham (Charlene Simpson) 6/2/40
Derk Cheetwood (Max Giambetti) 10/8/73
Drew Cheetwood (Milo Giambetti) 7/14/83
Robin Christopher (Skye Chandler Quartermaine) 6/18/65
Tyler Christopher (Nikolas Cassadine) 11/11/72
Brian Patrick Clarke (Grant Putnam) 8/1/52
Tamara Clatterbuck (Tammy Carson) 5/26/63
Scott Clifton (Dillon Quartermaine) 10/31/81
Matt Cohen (Dr. Griffin Munro) 9/28/82
Claire Coffee (Nadine Crowell) 4/14/80
Bradley Cole (Warren Bauer) 2/11/59
Michael Cole (Harlan Barrett) 7/3/45
John Colicos (Mikkos Cassadine) 12/10/28-3/6/00
Dioni Michelle Collins (Deanna Sirtis) ?
Marcus Coloma (Nikolas Cassadine) 10/18/78
Norma Connolly (Ruby Anderson) 8/20/27-11/18/98
Jason Cook (Matt Hunter) 9/13/80
Nikki Cox (Gina Williams) 6/2/78
Bryan Craig (Morgan Corinthos) 10/27/91
Patricia Crowley (Mary Scanlon) 9/17/33
Jason Culp (Julian Jerome) 1/15/61
Serah D’Laine (Sarah Webber) 10/23/82
Stuart Damon (Alan Quartermaine) 2/5/37-6/29/21
Shell Danielson (Dominique Baldwin) 9/25/62
Jason David (Aiden Spencer) 3/26/10
Lane Davies (Cameron) 7/31/50
Sammy Davis, Jr. (Eddie) 12/8/25-5/16/90
Todd Davis (Bryan Philips) 9/25/51-7/25/13
Trent Dawson (Huxley Lynch) 2/4/71
Kim Delaney (Jackie Templeton) 11/29/61
Pat Delaney (Kathleen O’Connor) 12/1/36
John DeLuca (Aaron Roland) 4/25/86
James DePaiva (Dr. David Bensch) 10/8/57
Kassie DePaiva (Blair Cramer) 3/21/61
Robb Derringer (Kyle Sloane) 7/6/67
Jimmy Deschler (Rafe Kovich) 11/30/94
Seamus Dever (Ian Devlin) 7/27/76
William deVry (Julian Jerome) 4/20/68
Ami Dolenz (Melissa McKee) 1/8/69
Jack Donner (Alfred) 10/29/28-9/1/19
Risa Louise Dorken (Nurse Amy) 2/5/90
Tony Dow (Ross Jeanelle) 4/13/45
Chad Duell (Michael Corinthos) 9/23/87
Josh Duhon (Logan Hayes) 8/27/84
Christopher B. Duncan (D.A. Joseph Campbell) 12/4/64
Michael Easton (John/Stephen/Caleb/Silas/Finn) 2/15/67
Sonya Eddy (Epiphany Johnson) 6/17/67
Hilary Edson (Tania Jones) 10/17/65
Jane Elliot (Tracy Quartermaine) 1/17/47
Kiko Ellsworth (Stan Johnson) 1/2/73
Hayley Erin (Kiki Jerome) 7/13/94
Mark D. Espinoza (D.A. Martinez) 6/24/60
Mary Beth Evans (Katherine Bell) 3/7/61
Greg Evigan (Jim Harvey) 10/14/53
Richard Fancy (Bernie Abrams) 8/2/43
Porter Fasullo (Danny Morgan) 9/29/08
Bianca Ferguson (Claudia Johnston Philips) 2/11/55
Scarlett Fernandez (Charlotte) 8/4/2009
Lily Fisher (Georgie Spinelli) 3/13/10
Chrissie Fit (Mercedes) 4/3/84
Joe Flanigan (Dr. Neil Byrne) 1/5/67
Genie Francis (Laura Webber Spencer) 5/26/62
Betsy Franco (Karen Anderson/Betsy Frank) 8/15/47
James Franco (Franco Frank) 4/19/78
Max Gail (Mike Corbin) 4/5/43
Max Galloway (Buzz Stryker) 7/27/37-1/8/09
Richard Gant (Dr. Russell Ford) 3/10/44
Zac Garred (Levi Dunkleman) 12/13/86
Drew Garrett (Michael Corinthos) 4/21/89
Kathleen Gati (Dr. Liesl Obrecht) 8/13/57
George Gaynes (Frank Smith) 5/16/17- 2/15/16
Anthony Geary (Luke Spencer/Bill) 5/29/47
Jason Gerhardt (Coop Barrett) 4/21/74
Blake Gibbons (Coleman) 6/21/61
Amy Grabow (Rachel Adair) 12/18/79
Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) 4/28/58
Alisyn & Kelli Griffith (Lulu Spencer) 10/14/94
David Groh (D. L. Brock) 5/21/39-2/12/08
Joyce Guy (Phyllis Caulfield) 8/18/54
Jennifer Guthrie (Dawn Winthrop) 11/5/69
Ron Hale (Mike Corbin) 1/2/46
Peter Hansen (Lee Baldwin) 12/5/21-4/9/17
Vanita Harbour (Dara Jensen) 7/7/68
Glen Walker Harris, Jr. (Sly Eckert) 3/5/83
Gregory Harrison (Gregory Chase) 5/31/50
Iva Hasperger (Petra) 3/10/77
Laura Harring (Carla Grego) 3/3/64
Nathaniel Harris (Sergeant Robinson) 12/6/70
Lindsay Hartley (Sam McCall) 4/17/78
Don Harvey (Tom Baker) 5/31/60
Bob Hastings (Burt Ramsey) 4/18/25-6/30/14
Patricia Healy (Tammy Carson) 2/21/59
Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing) 1/4/65
Elizabeth Hendrickson (Margaux Dawson) 7/3/79
Carolyn Hennesy (Diane Miller) 6/10/62
Sandra Hess (Sasha Donev) 3/27/68
Briana Nicole Henry (Jordan) 1/19/92
Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth Webber) 5/12/77
Lynn Herring (Lucy Coe) 9/22/58
Brighton Hertford (Barbara Jean “BJ” Jones) 6/11/86
Jane Higginson (Lady Arielle Ashton) 2/9/61
Ben Hogestyn (Lucas Jones) 4/27/83
Gerald Hopkins (A.J. Quartermaine) 12/26/65
Anders Hove (Cesár Faison) 1/16/56
Roger Howarth (Todd/Franco/Austin Gatlin-Holt) 9/13/68
Tina Huang (Linda Chu) 10/28/81
Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) 10/29/59
Rif Hutton (Lenny Caulfield) 11/28/62
Annie Ilonzeh (Dr. Maya Ward) 8/23/83
John Ingle (Edward Quartermaine) 5/7/28-9/16/12
Steve Inwood (Moreno) 1/3/47
Jonathan Jackson (Lucky Spencer) 5/11/82
Cassandra James (Dr. Terry Randolph) 7/17/92
Anne Jeffreys (Amanda Barrington) 1/26/23-9/27/17
Arte Johnson (Finian O’Toole) 1/20/29-7/3/19
Ashley Jones (Professor Parker Forsyth) 9/3/76
Sean Kanan (Alan James “AJ” Quartermaine) 11/2/66
Lesli Kay (Lois Cerullo Ashton) 6/13/65
Steven Kay (Reginald Jennings) 1/1/63
Elizabeth Keifer (Sister Mary Camellia McKay) 11/14/61
Shell Kepler (Amy Vining) 10/5/58-2/1/08
Richard Kelley (Jim Harper) 12/16/58
Robert Kelker-Kelly (Stavros Cassadine) 4/18/64
Brook Kerr (Portia Robinson) 11/21/73
Kent Masters King (Dr. Lainey Winters) 8/5/74
Ted King (Lorenzo Alcazar) 10/1/65
Kodi Kitchen (Dr. Maggie Wurth) 5/25/?
Michael E. Knight (Martin Grey) 5/7/59
Jeff Kober (Cyrus Renault) 12/18/53
Ilene Kristen (Delia Ryan Coleridge) 7/30/52
Wally Kurth (Ned Ashton) 7/31/58
Briana Lane (Brook Lynn) 10/27/85
Sarah Laine (Sarah Webber) 10/23/82
Chloe Lanier (Nelle Benson) 11/3/92
Karleigh Larson (Josslyn Jacks) 8/10/09
Robert Lasardo (Manny/Mateo Ruiz) 9/20/63
Carol Lawrence (Angela Eckert) 9/5/32
Mark Lawson (Dustin Phillips) 12/17/78
Michael Learned (Shirley Smith) 4/9/39
Anna Lee (Lila Quartermaine) 1/2/13-5/14/04
Andrew Tinpo Lee (Marty) 5/31/68
Lillian Lehman (Dr. Joyce Meadows) 2/12/47
Edie Lehmann (Katherine Bell) 9/25/57
Steven Leigh (Kim Wu) 8/10/64
Adrianne León (Brook Lynn Ashton) 3/15/87
Michael Leone (Cameron Spencer) 6/1/2005
Lindze Letherman (Georgie Jones) 11/2/88
David Lewis (Edward Quartermaine) 10/19/16-12/11/00
Jen Lilley (Maxie Jones) 8/4/88
Jon Lindstrom (Dr. Kevin Collins / Ryan Collins) 10/18/57
William Lipton (Cameron Webber Spencer) 6/2/03
Natalia Livingston (Emily Quartermaine) 3/26/76
Lisa LoCicero (Olivia Falconeri) 4/18/70
June Lockhart (Mariah Ramirez) 6/25/25
Bradley Lockerman (Casey Rogers, the Alien) 3/9/55
Rocco Falconeri (Charles “Charlie” George & Ethan Philip Losie 4/2012
Jophielle Love (Violet Finn) 5/20/14
Florencia Lozano (Téa Delgado) 12/16/69
Stephen Macht (Trevor Lansing) 5/1/42
Guy Mack (Patrick O’Connor) 2/26/56
Katelyn MacMullen (Willow Tait /Kali Miller) 6/27/95
Rio Mangini (Oscar Nero) 10/6/02
Vanessa Marcil (Brenda Barrett) 10/15/69
Joe Marinelli (Joseph Sorel) 1/21/57
Ronnie Marmo (Lt. Ronnie Dimestico) 1/2/71
Ricky Martin (Miguel Morez) 12/24/71
A Martinez (Roy DiLucca) 9/27/48
DeLane Matthews (Janine Matthews) 8/7/61
Cameron Mathison (Drew Cain) 8/25/69
Eddie Matos (Peter Marques) 7/18/78
Robin Mattson (Heather Webber) 6/1/56
Sofia Mattson (Sasha Gilmore) 6/1/56
Brad Maule (Dr. Tony Jones) 10/11/51
Frank Maxwell (Dan Rooney) 11/17/16-8/4/04
Leigh J. McCloskey (Damian Smith) 6/21/55
Eden McCoy (Josslynn Jacks) 6/10/2003
Grayson McCouch (Kyle Sloane) 10/29/68
Kimberly McCullough (Robin Scorpio-Drake) 3/5/78
Kurt McKinney (Ned Ashton) 2/15/62
Coby Ryan McLaughlin (Shilo/David Henry ‘Hank’ Archer) 5/17/76
Emily McLaughlin (Jessie Brewer) 12/1/30-4/26/91
Ron Melendez (Dr. Andy Archer) 12/1/72
Lilly Melgar (Lily Rivera Corinthos) 7/30/69
David Mendenhall (Mike Webber) 6/13/71
Bill H. Meyers (Bill Harrison/Harry) 4/9/56
Billy Miller (Drew Cain/Jason) 9/17/79
J. Robin Miller ( Lydia Karenin Cassadine) 6/21/72
Donna Mills (Madeline Reeves) 12/11/40
Kelly Monaco (Samantha McCall Morgan) 5/23/76
Sydney Mikayla (Trina Robinson) 2/1/03
O’Neill Monahan (Rocco Falconeri) 1/19/?
Anthony Montgomery (Dr. André Maddox) 6/2/71
Rebeka Montoya (Delores Padilla) 5/12/86
Lynne Moody (Florence Campbell) 2/17/50
Demi Moore (Jackie Templeton) 11/11/62
Camila More (Anna Devane) 10/15/57
Debbi Morgan (Dr. Ellen Burgess) 9/20/56
Lindsey Morgan (Kristina Corinthos Davis) 2/27/90
M’fundo Morrison (Justus Ward) 9/5/74
Senta Moses (Winnifred Leeds) 8/8/73
Hugo Napier (Larry Ashton) 6/18/46
Jaime Ray Newman (Kristina Cassadine) 4/2/78
Stephen Nichols (Stefan Cassadine) 2/19/51
James Nigbor (Jake Spencer) 2/2007
Minae Noji (Dr. Kelly Lee) 5/30/73
Logan O’Brien (Lucas Jones) 1/21/92
Alyshia Ochse (Irina Cassadine/Cassandra) 11/2/80
Erik and Theo Olsen (Wiley Corinthos) 2/2/18
Ryan Paevey (Nathan West/James Reeves) 9/24/84
Jeffrey Vincent Parise (Carlos Rivera) 7/8/71
Nathan Parsons (Ethan Lovett) 6/16/88
Khary Payton (Terrell Jackson) 5/16/72
Andrea C. Pearson (Gia Campbell/Summer Holloway) 9/29/80
Thaao Penghlis (Victor Cassadine) 12/15/45
Joseph C. Phillips (Justus Ward) 1/17/62
Jay Pickett (Det. David Harper/Lorenzo Alcazar) 2/10/61-7/30/21
Mark Pinter (Special Agent Thomas Rayner) 3/7/50
Larry Poindexter (Asher Thomas) 2/16/59
Susan Pratt (Anne Logan) 4/29/56
Erin Hershey Presley (Alison) 9/2/76
Cynthia Preston (Faith Rosco) 5/18/67
Nicholas Pryor (Victor Collins) 1/28/35
Haley Alexis Pullos (Molly Lansing) 7/10/98
Ingo Rademacher (Jax Jacks) 4/22/71
Dominic Rains (Dr. Leo Julian) 3/1/82
Ella Ramacieri (Scout) ?
Marisa Ramirez (Gia Campbell) 9/15/77
Gail Ramsey (Susan Moore) 6/29/48
Wes Ramsey (Peter August/Henrik Faison) 10/6/77
Scott Reeves (Steven Lars Webber) 5/16/66
Aaron Refvem (Morgan Corinthos) 10/7/97
John Reilly (Sean Donely) 11/11/36-1/9/21
Peter Renaday (John Jacks) 6/9/35
Matt Riedy (Dr. Matthew Mayes) 5/1958
Robyn Richards (Maxie Jones) 1/22/87
Cheryl Richardson (Jenny Eckert Ashton) 5/8/64
Tequan Richmond (TJ Ashford) 10/30/92
Robin Riker (Naomi Dreyfus) 10/2/52
Chris Robinson (Rick Webber) 11/5/38
Sebastian Roché (Jerry Jacks) 8/4/64
Kali Rodriguez (Kristina Davis) 7/27/00
Tristan Rogers (Robert Scorpio) 6/3/46
Owen and Curtis Rufca (James West) ?
Mitchell Ryan (Frank Smith) 1/11/28
Emme Rylan (Lulu Spencer) 11/4/90
Antonio Sabato, Jr. (Jagger Cates) 2/29/72
Dahlia Salem (Claire Walsh) 11/21/71
Emma Samms (Holly Sutton) 8/28/60
Marc Anthony Samuel (Felix DuBois) 5/8/68
Aaron Sanders (Morgan Quartermaine) 4/16/96
Brytni Sarpy (Valerie Spencer) 9/21/87
Paul Satterfield (Paul Hornsby) 8/19/60
Michael Saucedo (Juan Santiago) 7/11/76
Ava & Grace Scarola (Avery Jerome Corinthos) 4/26/2014
Carly Schroeder (Serena Baldwin) 10/18/90
Coltin Scott/Stephen Martines (Nikolas Cassadine) 7/23/75
Ignacio Serricchio (Diego Alcazar) 4/19/82
Amanda Setton (Brook Lynn Quartermaine) 12/16/85
Charles Shaughnessy (Alistair Durban) 2/9/55
Dough Sheehan (Joe Kelly) 4/27/49
Parry Shen (Brad Cooper) 6/26/73
Graham Shiels (Cody Paul) 12/26/70
Kin Shriner (Scott Baldwin) 12/6/53
Brooklyn Rae Silzer (Emma Scorpio-Drake) 4/24/06
Jennifer Sky (Sarah Webber) 10/13/77
Tava Smiley (Chloe Morgan Ashton) 10/19/71
Stephen A. Smith (Brick) 10/14/67
Rena Sofer (Lois Cerullo Ashton) 12/2/68
Pepi Sonuga (Taylor DuBois) 9/8/93
Rick Springfield (Dr. Noah Drake/Eli) 8/23/49
Michelle Stafford (Nina Reeves Clay) 9/14/65
John Stamos (Blackie Parrish) 8/19/63
Darby Stanchfield (Amelia Joffe) 4/29/71
Richard Steinmetz (Joe Scully, Jr.) 2/16/59
Stella Stevens (Jake) 10/1/36
Danica Stewart (Maxie Jones) 8/2/83
Garren Stitt (Oscar Nero) 1/21/03
Julian Stone (Jerry Jacks) 12/31/62
Kirsten Storms (Maxie Jones) 4/8/84
Mathew St. Patrick (Marcus Taggert) 3/17/69
Sally Struthers (Jennifer Smith) 1/28/47
James Patrick Stuart (Valentin) 6/16/68
Gloria Stuart (Catherine) 7/4/1910-9/26/2010
Katie Stuart (Sage Alcazar) 8/22/84
Kelly Sullivan (Connie Falconeri/Kate Howard) 2/3/78
Michael Sutton (Stone Cates) 6/18/71
Josh Swickard (Harrison Chase) 7/4/92
Amber Rose Tamblyn (Emily Quartermaine) 5/14/83
Barbara Tarbuck (Lady Jane Jacks) 1/15/42-12/26/16
Bianca Taylor (Claudia Phillips) 2/11/55
Elizabeth Taylor (Helena Cassadine) 2/27/32-3/23/11
Amanda Tepe (Colleen McHenry) 10/16/77
Kelly Thiebaud (Dr. Britt Westbourne) 1/1/85
Roy Thinnes (Phil Brewer) 4/6/38
CJ Thomason (Lucas Jones) 12/6/82
Jason Thompson (Dr. Patrick Drake) 11/20/76
Jessica Tomé (Leticia Juarez ) 9/25/84
Elena Tovar (Rosalie Martinez ) 7/30/?
Constance Towers (Helena Cassadine) 5/20/33
Ellen Travolta (Gloria Cerullo) 10/6/40
Matt Trudeau (Lucas Jones) ?
Jessica Tuck (Cassandra Pierce) 2/19/63
Donnell Turner (Curtis Ashford) 1/8/73
Janine Turner (Laura Templeton) 12/6/62
Erik Valdez (Trey Scully) 8/26/79
Greg Vaughan (Lucky Spencer) 6/15/73
Ilia Volok (Andrei Karpov) 11/22/64
Anthony Vitale (Aldo) 11/30/65
Lisa Vultaggio (Hannah Scott) 1/20/73
Johnny Wactor (Brando Corbin) 8/31
Catherine Wadkins (Mary Bishop) 6/19/75
Kristina Wagner (Felicia Scorpio) 10/30/63
Jack Wagner (Frisco Jones) 10/3/59
Tonja Walker (Olivia St. John) 9/19/60
Braden Walkes (Cameron Spencer) 9/9/2003
David Wallace (Tom Hardy) 11/23/58
Megan Ward (Kate Howard/Connie Falconeri) 9/24/69
Billy Warlock (A.J. Quartermaine) 3/26/61
Robert Palmer Watkins (Dillon Quartermaine) 6/18/88
Cynthia Watros (Nina Reeves) 9/2/68
Vernee Watson (Stella Henry) 9/28/49
Bruce Weitz (Anthony Zacchara) 5/27/43
Annie Wersching (Amelia Joffe) 3/28/77
Hudson West (Jake Spencer Morgan) 3/4/07
Maura West (Ava Jerome) 4/27/72
Dan White (Elijah Crowe) 3/25/80
Bergen Williams (Alice Gunderson) 7/14/59
Billy Dee Williams (Toussaint Dubois) 4/6/37
Bree Williamson (Claudette West) 12/28/79
Alicia Leigh Willis (Courtney Matthews) 3/1/78
Emily Wilson (Ellie Trout) 5/28/85
Landon Wine (Andreas Andropolus) 6/2/62
Sherilyn Wolter (Celia Quartermaine) 11/30/51
Laura Wright (Carly Jacks) 9/11/70
Sharon Wyatt (Tiffany Hill Donely) 2/13/53
Meg Wyllie (Lila Quartermaine/Hester Frumpkin) 2/15/17-1/1/02
David Wysocki (Tom Hardy) 11/23/58
John J. York (Mac Scorpio) 12/10/58
Jacob Young (Lucky Spencer) 9/10/79
Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri) 4/21/79
Jackie Zeman (Bobbie Spencer) 3/6/53

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Y&R Update Friday August 20, 2021

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Recap written by Christine
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Ben on "Young and The Restless" 8/20/21

At the Chancellor house, Ben/Stitch told Abby and Tessa that he was sorry to hear about Mariah. He wished he’d been able to come back earlier, but there was an issue with Max. Abby was concerned, and Ben assured her that his son was stabilized now. He asked what Mariah had been saying. Abby and Tessa exchanged glances, and Tessa said they weren’t so sure that Mariah was the one sending the texts. Before he left town, Ben had been told that the texts didn’t sound like Mariah. He asked if they’d gotten more texts that seemed off. Abby stated that Mariah hadn’t used her credit cards or made any calls since she left. Tessa added that they took Ben’s suggestion of using a phone tracking app, but Mariah’s location was blocked. He asked if there was a ransom demand, and Abby said that was the strangest part – whoever was doing this wanted them to think Mariah left of her own accord. Ben didn’t think that made sense. Tessa noted that they inadvertently let the trail go cold because they thought they were respecting Mariah’s privacy. “If this is about time and not money, then why? I mean how long is this gonna go on. And what do we have to do to get Mariah back?,” Abby asked.

Ben suggested that they could find witnesses if they offered a reward. Abby was willing to pay, but she was holding off at Rey’s request. Tessa explained that Rey thought it was best if they let the kidnapper think their plan was working. Abby said it was excruciating – she wanted to text this kidnapper and order them to let Mariah go. Tessa said they couldn’t let the kidnapper know that they’d figured it out. Abby said she had to stay positive. Tessa couldn’t sit around anymore, so she went to go check on Sharon. Ben asked if there was something he could do. Abby said just having him here meant a lot. He asked how much confidence she had in Rey. Abby trusted him – he was a smart detective and Mariah’s stepfather. She said there wasn’t much Rey could do with so little to go on. She was starting to realize they couldn’t just rely on the cops.

Abby and Ben visited Victor at his place. He was shocked when she told him that Mariah had been missing for several weeks. Victor asked why Abby didn’t come to him in the first place. Abby admitted she should’ve. Ben said, in Abby’s defense, the kidnappers made it seem like there was no reason for concern. Victor promised he and his security team would find Mariah and bring her back.

Tessa went to Crimson Lights and told Sharon that Stitch was back in town, and he was with Abby. She said he was trying to be helpful, but they’d either already tried or decided against all his suggestions. Sharon said she had to trust that Rey would find Mariah. Tessa said she should’ve known Mariah wouldn’t just leave without saying goodbye. “If she doesn’t come back –,” Tessa cried. Sharon told Tessa not to even go there. Sharon was adamant that Mariah would come back because of the love Mariah and Tessa shared. Sharon said that love would keep Mariah strong and fighting to come back to them, and she implored Tessa to hold the faith.

Denise on "Young and The Restless" 8/20/21

Denise, the private investigator, met Devon at his home. She hoped Sutton would finally be held accountable. Devon thought Denise deserved a lot of credit – without her investigation, they never would’ve learned the real reason Sutton went after Amanda’s father. She was glad to do her part, but she’d turned over all her case files to the DA, if that’s what Devon wanted to discuss. He realized she was retired, but he was hoping that once she heard the circumstances, she’d be willing to look into a case for him. He laid out the facts of Mariah’s situation. Devon said that the baby Mariah was carrying was related to just about every powerful family in town. It was the son of Abby Newman Abbott Chancellor, and every family would move heaven and earth to find him. Denise asked why Devon felt like he needed her expertise too. He said there weren’t any leads, and he was impressed with how dedicated she was in Richard Nealon’s case. He noted that she uncovered things that had been cold for 30 years. He was also impressed by how personally she took cases. Denise was heartbroken that Richard never got to meet his children. Devon said there was another child who was in danger of never meeting the parents who were trying so desperately for finding him. Denise asked how Mariah and Abby’s families would feel about Devon taking the initiative and hiring her. He knew there wouldn’t be a problem because he, Mariah and Abby were like family.

Denise said the baby’s connection to so many powerful families added complexity to this case. She recalled that Abby had been a minor celebrity at one time, so she could have an obsessive fan or two. Devon added that Abby’s husband was a federal agent, so someone could be targeting his family, if his cover had been blown. Denise suggested that Mariah changed her mind and decided she couldn’t give the baby up. Devon said they considered that, but they didn’t think so, because Mariah had been excited about being a surrogate. He said that it was Mariah’s idea, and she volunteered to do this. “We actually volunteered together. She’s the carrier and I’m the donor,” he said. There were a lot of people who’d be devastated if anything happened to Mariah or the baby, and he wanted to do everything in his power to make sure that didn’t happen. Denise offered to do whatever she could to help.

Mariah on "Young and The Restless" 8/20/21

Mariah paced around the room and talked to Bowie. She vowed to keep her promise to give Chance and Abby a healthy happy baby. “Hi there, precious little Bowie. I’m so glad that you’re here with me.” She tearfully said he was the only thing keeping her sane in this endless nightmare. She felt Bowie’s elbow jab her, and she wondered if he was hungry. She said there wasn’t a lot she could do about that, since she wasn’t in charge of the nourishment here. She thought they were in similar situations – trapped in a small space, completely dependent on someone else to bring them food, keep them alive, and with no idea of what was going on outside and no way to communicate, though at least he could send messages with his elbow. She was sure their families were so worried about them. This lunatic had her phone. She thought it might be a good sign that whoever this person was wouldn’t let her see them, so she wouldn’t be able to identify them later. Maybe that meant they were planning on letting her and Bowie go.

Tessa went home and sat in the dark living room. “Mariah, I miss you,” she said. Meanwhile, the lights were also out in Mariah’s room. She said she wanted to come home to Tessa. She was sure Tessa must feel that. Back at the Chancellor house, Tessa swore she’d find Mariah, no matter how long it too. Both women wept. Abby and Ben returned. Tessa ran over to them and said Mariah needed them. “She’s terrified. I can feel it,” she said. Tessa figured they thought this was in her head, but she knew what she felt. Abby believed her. She’d been trying to do the same thing with Chance, and she had to believe he could feel it. Abby believed Mariah could feel Tessa’s love and support. Abby said Victor promised to do everything he could to help. Tessa had a nagging feeling they were missing something. Abby said they could go over the texts again, but Tessa said there weren’t any clues in them. She excused herself to go write some music. It helped her think. Ben said this was hitting Tessa pretty hard. Abby said Tessa and Mariah were deeply in love. She didn’t know how anyone could do something so cruel to them. Abby swore she wouldn’t fall apart, because Mariah and the baby needed her.

Devon on "Young and The Restless" 8/20/21

Devon came to the Chancellor house and let Abby know he hired a PI. Ben came in from the kitchen, and Devon asked if he was going to be starting his job as chief of surgery at Memorial soon. “We’ll see,” Ben replied. Abby was confused because she thought it was a done deal. Devon said that his cousin, Dr. Nate Hastings, got that job. Ben didn’t want to say this before, because Abby was dealing with so much, but Memorial needed someone who could start right away, which he wasn’t able to do because he was with his son, Max. Abby was sorry to hear that, though she was happy for Nate. She didn’t understand why Ben came back if he didn’t get the job, though. He said he’d had a feeling that he needed to see how Abby was doing, and after hearing what was going on, he was glad he did. Devon looked skeptical. Abby told Devon that Ben went with her to talk to Victor. She then told Ben that Devon hired a private investigator. Ben thought it was a shame Chance couldn’t be there. Devon said there was a message on the way to Chance now. Abby would love nothing more than to have her husband with her, but in the meantime, having friends like Devon and Ben meant a lot to her. She turned to Ben and said she’d never forget how he’d been there for her and Mariah during this crisis.

Mariah sobbed because she worried that she wasn’t going to have the beautiful birth experience she’d planned. She told Bowie what it was supposed to have been like. “Tessa’s music was going to be playing in the delivery room.” Abby and Tessa were going to be by her side helping her through the delivery. She realized this psycho might plan to make her give birth in here, alone. She didn’t know if she could do it. What if something went wrong?

Adam ran into Sally at Society and asked if she’d found a place to live. She found something temporary, but she was looking for something more permanent, if he knew of any openings. He guessed that meant she felt optimistic about her new job. She intended to make herself indispensible, but for now, she’d buy him a drink. He thought that might be frowned upon by the HR policy. She noted that, as the boss, he could change the policy, or just suspend it for the night. He thought that kind of thinking may have gotten her in trouble at Fenmore’s. She didn’t think he was a stickler for the rules. She said he was rich, and she had bills to worry about, so he could buy her a drink. He did think she had a bright future at Newman Media, and to show her how confident he was about that, he’d let her buy him a drink.

Sally and Adam had a single malt that he chose. She listed the different flavors she detected, and he was impressed by her palate. She said this was a bit out of her price range, but since he ordered it, she decided to try it too. He thought Abby put it on the menu at their father’s request. Kevin and Chloe showed up and went to a different section of the restaurant. Chloe looked dismayed that Sally didn’t heed her warning about Adam. In spite of Kevin trying to stop her, Chloe went over to the bar and asked if she’d missed the memo on this little meeting. Adam said it wasn’t about business – he was just getting to know their new hire. Adam left. Chloe demanded to know what Sally was doing – why didn’t she listen to the warning about Adam? Sally reminded Chloe that she’d said buttering up the boss was good office politics. Chloe thought that Sally had been flirting with Adam. Sally said she was just being friendly. Chloe contended that Sally was letting her guard down and falling for Adam’s “great guy” routine. Chloe reiterated the message that Adam was not a great guy. Kevin walked over, and Chloe said he was a great guy. She made introductions. Sally pointed out that Chloe said everyone deserved a second chance. Chloe stated that she was talking about people like herself, Sally and Kevin – people with hearts, not the town sociopath. Sally thought that was brutal. Chloe said that her friend Chelsea literally grew up running cons, and she thought she could handle Adam, but he handled her – right into a psych ward. Kevin said Chelsea wasn’t the first – Adam had a gift for driving strong confident people to desperation. Sally asked why Chloe would be willing to work with someone like that. Chloe said that Adam owed her and Chelsea, and they were going to take what they wanted from him and move on, but they weren’t going to trust him or let their guard down.

Kevin and Chloe went back to their seat. He thought they got through to Sally. Chloe hoped so. She really liked Sally. Sally was a risk taker, which paid off in fashion, but caused problems in life. She was afraid Sally would need a little extra adult supervision. She apologized for making their date night about Adam and Sally. He thought about Mariah and wondered if there was someone looking out for her. She said that Rey was following all the possible leads, and he even questioned Adam. Kevin said Rey didn’t think Adam was involved. As warped as Adam was, there was no reason for him to take Abby’s baby or Sharon’s daughter. Chloe said that Adam just saved Faith’s life twice and scored major points with Sharon. It didn’t make sense for him to terrorize her other daughter. She said the only person whose opinion mattered to Adam was Sharon.

Adam on "Young and The Restless" 8/20/21

Adam entered Crimson Lights and asked if he was too late. Sharon was just closing, but she could get him coffee to go. He wasn’t there for coffee. He was hoping there was news on Mariah. He asked if there was anything he could do to help. She wished there was. She’d gotten his text, and she appreciated his concern. She hoped Rey could figure this out. He said if anyone could find Mariah, it was Rey. It was taking all her energy to keep her emotions and imagination in check, so she was sorry if she was coming off as rude. He said it was fine. He prayed Mariah would be home soon, safe and sound. She thanked him, and he left.

Adam went to the main house and overheard Victor instructing someone to see if Mariah bought a plane or train ticket under a false name. Victor hung up and he asked if Adam heard the news. Adam said Rey came to talk to him earlier. Victor didn’t think this was about ransom. He asked if Adam talked to Sharon. Adam said he did, briefly, and she wasn’t doing well. He said she’d already been through a lot this year, and she was hanging on by a thread. He asked if Victor thought Sharon had a right to be scared. Victor said this situation didn’t look good.

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Nina: It’s so empty in here. Hey, Mike, you were really great yesterday, helping Phyllis with the arrangements at the funeral home. Holding her hand…I don’t know how you did it.

Sonny: Well, she needed it. That’s what people do. Just like you, you– she didn’t want to be alone. Last night, you spent the night with her. At times of crisis, uh, people step up.

Nina: Yeah. It was really great to see all their friends that came out to support Phyllis, and remember Lenny — decorated war veteran and native son of Nixon Falls. People of this town really, really loved him.

Sonny: And he loved this town, and the people in it. That’s really all that matters, right?

Nina: What’s that?

Sonny: Loving others and being loved.


Josslyn: I’m going to Kelly’s. Sutton’s going to take me.

Carly: Hey, hey, hey! What’s the rush?

Josslyn: Well, I want to hear about the rest of Spencer’s party from Trina.

Carly: Oh.

Josslyn: And is everything okay with you?

Carly: Yeah, why wouldn’t it be?

Josslyn: Mom.

Carly: Hmm?

Josslyn: It’s a little obvious that you had somewhere to be last night.

Carly: Okay, maybe I just wanted to get you and Cameron away from that ridiculous island. I mean, there was already enough drama at that party, don’t you think?

Josslyn: Yeah, well, that’s the only way Spencer does things — big and over the top. But once you realized that Tony was going to drop us off at home, you could not get away fast enough. Why were you in such a hurry, and who were you meeting?


Trina: Joss isn’t here?

Cameron: Hey. Uh, we left the island so late last night, I figured she’s just sleeping in. So, what did we miss? Did Spencer’s dad have any more crazy surprises besides that knife trick that he pulled? Hey. Are you okay? Did something worse happen last night? Do we need to reach out to Spencer?

Trina: I wouldn’t worry.  Despite what his father did — Spencer is definitely not alone.

Cameron: What do you mean?

Trina: Let’s just say, Spencer has a much bigger support system than any of us realized.


Laura: I have a full slate of meetings today.

Kevin: Mm-hmm.

Laura: For some reason, that budget is just never finished. Oh! Kevin, you shouldn’t have.

Kevin: I didn’t.

Spencer: Good morning, Grandmother. Kevin.

Laura: Spencer.

Esmé: Bon apetit.


Anna: Thank you.

Martin: Do you think anybody would judge me if I ordered a bloody Mary?

Anna: [Sighs] You know, I–I learned long ago that when a lawyer’s all smiles, it’s wise to be on your guard.

Martin: Oh, no fear. I’m off the clock. Well, couldn’t you tell by what I’m wearing?

Anna: You do look comfortable, yeah.

Martin: As do you…one more thing we have in common.

Anna: We have something else in common?

Martin: Oh, yeah, our mutual friend and sometime-partner, Valentin Cassadine.


Valentin: Oh.

Brook Lynn: You’re in a good mood for a guy who just dribbled toothpaste on himself.

Valentin: I have not “dribbled toothpaste.” This is Bailey’s baby formula. She loves it when Daddy makes silly faces and gets her to finish her bottle.

Brook Lynn: You really are in love with that little girl, aren’t you?

Valentin: Who wouldn’t be?

Brook Lynn: Come. I’ll get the stain out.


Michael: …frantically tearing the room apart, looking for his favorite car. And, uh, then I noticed that he stopped crying, so, I, uh…

Willow: No! No, no, tell me!

Michael: Yeah.  Yeah, he, uh, got my phone.

Willow: No! Michael, you promised me…

Michael: Oh, hey, Chase! Uh, sorry, I didn’t know you were here.

Chase: Don’t stop what you’re doing. Not on my account.


Sonny: So quiet.

Nina: Yes, it is quiet. Lenny would hate this.

Sonny: [Laughs] You know, Lenny loved his customers.

Nina: Mm-hmm.

Sonny: He welcomed the strangers, and you know his music. He played that jukebox every morning. His favorite song! [Chuckles]

Nina: Yes! And when he thought – thought – no one was looking, he would dance with a broom.

Sonny: Mm-hmm. [Laughs]

Nina: But his favorite was dancing with his wife. I can still see them over there, dancing their last dance.

Sonny: You know, I use– I used to watch them and think to myself, “I would love to have that one day.”

Nina: You’re right. They were very lucky that they had love, for a very long time.

Sonny: Nothing can change that. Not even death.


Carly: Well, we got back pretty late last night, and then I had a pressing engagement.

Josslyn: With Jason?

Carly: Yes, with Jason. How did you know?

Josslyn: Because you guys are engaged, and it’s not unusual for engaged people to want to hang out. Okay.

Carly: [Laughs]

Josslyn: All right.  On that note, I’m gonna go to Kelly’s now.

Carly: Josslyn, wait. There’s something I need to tell you, and, uh, well, it also involves your brother.


Willow: Chase, are you ready for me to take you out into the yard, so you can work on your physical therapy?

Chase: Oh, I got up early. I already did my morning routine.

Michael: Oh, wow. Sounds like you’re making progress.

Chase: I’m getting stronger every day. Then again, I’ve got great motivation.

[Phone chimes]

Michael: Sorry, one second. Ah, it’s my mom. She wants me to swing by the house. Something important.

Willow: Tell your mom I said hello.

Michael: Yeah, I will. See you, guys.

Chase: Do you want to go with Michael?

Willow: Why would I?

Chase: He said it was important, and I know how much he means to you.


Laura: It’s very sweet of you and your friend to go to all this trouble.

Spencer: It’s the least we can do after you and Kevin took us in last night.

Esmé: I did my research on my cell, and I was thrilled to find an excellent pâtisserie that serves an excellent croissant.

Spencer: Esmé is very resourceful. You have no idea.

Esmé: I wasn’t there long before your stepmom got all frantic, so I followed her from the gallery for the hospital. When I got there, I overheard your father telling Ava that he was faking a trip to Dubai so that he could trick you.

Spencer: And you didn’t think to call, or text, or give me any kind of heads up?

Esmé: Almost. But then I overheard Ava asking your grandmother to head over to Wyndemere, and that’s when I got my beautiful, brilliant brainwave.

Spencer: What brainwave?

Esmé: I set Ava’s car on fire.

Laura: I hope you found the guest room comfortable.

Esmé: Oh, I slept like a baby. But, um, I know the three of you have lots of catching up to do, so, I’m going to explore Spencer’s hometown.

Spencer: Oh.

Esmé: à bientôt.

Kevin: Au revoir.

Spencer: On second thought, maybe I’ll catch up with her and play tour guide.

Laura: You know what? Your friend seems perfectly capable of exploring on her own. I’m just curious — why haven’t you mentioned her before?


Anna: Valentin and I — we have a very long, very complicated history.

Martin: And it’s not all in the past. You recently took a trip to New York together, didn’t you? On the trail of Peter August. I mean, one can only hope you were successful.

Anna: We were following up on some leads, which ultimately didn’t pan out.

Martin: Would you put your relationship with Valentin in that same category?

Anna: What’s it to you, Mr. Grey?

Martin: Oh, please… “Mr. Grey.” Call me Martin. Better yet, call me Marty. All my friends do.

Anna: You consider me a friend?

Martin: I hope we’re moving in that direction. Matter of fact…may I be honest?

Anna: I’m not sure I can stop you.

Martin: I’ve long been fascinated by the mystique of Anna Devane. I’d surely love to get to know you better, and vice versa.

Anna: Marty, are you hitting on me?


Willow: Of course Michael’s important to me. He’s Wiley’s father.

Chase: Right. That’s what you share with Michael – Wiley.

Valentin: Just saying my daughter lights up when I walk into a room.

Brook Lynn: Okay, and I’m telling you, she doesn’t recognize you. She just has gas.

Willow: Boy, do you two ever agree on anything?

Valentin: Just that we both created, a, uh, spectacular baby girl.

Brook Lynn: Sadly, other than that, we don’t agree on much else — least of all, Austin Gatlin-Holt’s bogus claim to ELQ shares.

Valentin: Austin’s lawsuit may be an inconvenience to the Quartermaine family, but that doesn’t mean it’s without merit.

Brook Lynn: Spoken by the guy who’s keeping Austin in play, just by the off-chance that he wins his case and gets ELQ shares. Just so he can potentially be a vote to keep you as CEO.

Chase: Not that anyone asked my opinion, but..I have my point of view.

Brook Lynn: Okay, well… you’re a neutral observer. I, for one, welcome your input.

Chase: I hate to disappoint you, Brook Lynn, but I am far from neutral. It’s true, I’m not a Quartermaine, so I don’t have a vested interest in the outcome. But I will always side with the guy who’s being kept in the dark.


Brook Lynn: We only have Austin’s word to go on that he’s being denied his birthright. Okay, the will that was made by my great-grandfather Edward was very clear: Jimmy Lee Holt was cut out; wouldn’t get a dime. They definitely didn’t want him anywhere near ELQ.

Chase: What if there was proof that Edward Quartermaine changed his mind? That he intended to alter the will to include Austin’s father?

Valentin: Chase, you’re the detective. Do you have proof?

Brook Lynn: No, he doesn’t. Because there isn’t any. If there was, Austin would have already produced it.

Valentin: Well, as it happens, I’m having lunch with Austin, so maybe he’ll produce evidence then.

Brook Lynn: [Sighs]

Chase: I’m–I’m sorry if I spoke out of turn.

Brook Lynn: I’m not angry at you, Chase – especially when you’re speaking from the heart.

[Bailey cries on the monitor]

Brook Lynn: That’s Bailey. Excuse me.

Chase: Look, I know you have class this morning, so you don’t have to stick around on my account.

Willow: I’m leaving soon, but I hope you know that Brook Lynn was right. You do have a big heart.

Chase: Is that why you love me?


Martin: You’ll have to forgive me. We can’t all be as suave and debonair as our friend, Valentin.

Anna: Hmm.

Martin: Come to think of it, his– even his name sounds romantic. But speaking of myself, I’ve never shied away from challenges of the fairer sex. From where I’m sitting, you, Anna Devane, are one of the fairest of them all.

Anna: Says the man who’s had six wives.

Martin: Oh, come on, now. Be fair. That was Henry VIII. I, myself, have only had three. And, we’re all on speaking terms. What does that tell you?

Anna: That you got a good deal on alimony.

Martin: You are disconcertingly perceptive.

Anna: You’re quite charming.

Martin: Does that mean I’m making any headway?

Anna: Your interest is duly noted.

Martin: Well, I’ll take that as a definite maybe.


Laura: Esmé seems like a very nice girl. I’m assuming you met her at school?

Spencer: Yes. At first, I thought she was too cool for me. Uh, it’s not like I’ve had very many girlfriends. But we hit it off.

Laura: Ah.

Kevin: Well, maybe she thought you were cool, too.

Laura: Of course she thought he was cool. He’s my grandson.

Spencer: Bless you, Grandmother, but it’s not like you’re the most objective source.

Laura: [Chuckles] You have your father’s charm. You always have.

Spencer: I hope that’s all I inherited from my father.

Laura: Oh, Spencer, your father does love you very much. I hope you know that.

Spencer: Well, he has a warped way of showing it. Either he’s pretending he’s dead, or he’s pretending to stab me, but either way, I’m done.

Laura: [Sighs] You’re hurt, you’re angry, and with very good reason. It was wrong of him to accuse you of being Ava’s stalker, and it was even more wrong of him to have staged that– that attack. I don’t know what he was trying to do…trying to make you see the error of your ways…? I don’t know.

Kevin: I admit, I was beginning to wonder if Nikolas was right. Your dislike of Avavis pretty well known.

Spencer: I don’t love that you thought that I could be guilty, but I can appreciate that you can admit that you were wrong.

Kevin: Well, it’s not even remotely the same thing, but if you can see your way to forgive me, I wonder if there’s any chance that you can do the same for your father?

Spencer: I don’t mean to be rude, but I do not have the energy, nor the emotional bandwidth to think about my father at the moment. Right now my top priority is figuring out where Esmé and I are going to live.

Laura: Spencer, wait.

Spencer: Yes, Grandmother.

Laura: [Sighs] As I said, Esmé is a lovely girl, and she’s shown very good taste in dating you, but there is no way that you and Esmé are going to live together.


Trina: Last night was weird. Obviously. Beyond weird. And that was before Esmé showed up.

Cameron: Who’s Esmé?

Esmé: Hi, Trina. Good to see you again. Could either one of you direct me to the Museum of Fine Art?

Trina: Around here, we call it The Chuck. And it’s good to see you, too. This is Cameron Webber. Cam, meet Esmé Prince.

Cameron: Hi, Esmé. Um, I don’t know if Spencer mentioned it, but he and are sort of cousins. We share the same grandmother, but we’re not actually related.

Esmé: [Laughs] Oh, you are exactly the way Spence described you, Cameron.

Cameron: I am?

Esmé: Spence and I share everything.


Michael: So, what did I miss?

Josslyn: I don’t know. She wouldn’t tell me until you got here.

Carly: I wanted you to both to hear it at the same time, all right? Last night I had a wakeup call.

Josslyn: Really? Spencer’s party was a wakeup call?

Carly: This has nothing to do with the party. Last night, Jason and I realized we don’t need or want a long engagement. But I wanted you guys to be the first to know: we’re getting married September 17th.

Josslyn: [Gasps] Oh, my God! That is so cool!

Carly: [Chuckles]

Josslyn: Here’s to the future Mrs. Jason Morgan. My God…


Sonny: It’s a beautiful idea, this memorial wall. You know, everything from Lenny’s past life.

Nina: Yeah. Let’s take a look. Wow, look at all this stuff.

Sonny: Oh!

Nina: What is that?

Sonny: Ah!

[Both Laugh]

Sonny: Dog tags! I mean, he was so proud of being a marine, to serve our country.

Nina: Yeah. Let’s leave those out, okay? That’s definitely going on the wall?

Sonny: Yeah. Yeah, sure.

Nina: Oh, wait. Look at this. You know what these are? Down here? These… Oh! These are postcards that he would write Phyllis when he was overseas. Look at this!

Sonny: [Laughs] Ah. Look at this. The wedding. He’s in his uniform and she’s got the white dress on.

Nina: Awww! They look so young. Happy. Mike? What’s wrong? Talk to me. Mike, what’s wrong?


Nina:  Talk to me.

Sonny: No, no, don’t. Uh…For a second, I thought that I– I remembered something. Remember the blonde woman, I told you… she had a wedding bouquet. Maybe it wa–it wasn’t a memory. Maybe it was just a vision of my future.

Nina: Was the vision good or bad?

Sonny: It was good. It was very good. [Chuckles]


Josslyn: Mom! That is so exciting. Why aren’t you jumping up and down like I am?

Michael: [Chuckles] Hey, inside, I’m doing backflips.

[Josslyn and Carly laugh]

Carly: Oh, gosh.

Michael: Congratulations, Mom.

Carly: Aw, thank you.

Josslyn: Okay, um, I have to go tell Cam and Trina. [Laughs]

Carly: Okay, bye!

Michael: You know, uh, you and Jason aren’t giving yourselves much time to plan the wedding.

Carly: Yeah.

Michael: What am I saying? You’re not giving yourself enough time. Jason is going to just show up and do whatever you tell him.

Carly: I’m sure we can pull something together by September 17th.

Michael: Okay.

Carly: Especially if we keep it small.

Michael: Okay. Well, good. Yeah, isn’t the point of getting married to Jason to send a message? Shouldn’t the whole wedding be, you know, a big deal?

Carly: [Sighs]


Spencer: Grandmother, I never thought of you as a puritan before.

Laura: I’m not. I’m far from it. But you cannot go from your high school dormitory to moving in with Esmé.

Kevin: Spencer, last night your father shook the ground underneath you. It’s only natural that you would want to spend time with someone that you can count on.

Spencer: I appreciate the concern – and the counseling – but I assure you that Esmé and I will not be moving in together.

Laura: You’re not?

Spencer: No. I’d planned on offering her a room at Wyndemere…lord knows that there are plenty to choose from. Of course, that’s out the window now. I need to help her find a place here in town.

Laura: For how long? Do her parents know about these plans? And how do you plan to finance this independent lifestyle of yours?

Spencer: I have money.

Laura: No, your father has money. He took control of your trust fund. Now, he may grant you access to it, but would you even want it? Would you take money from your father with one hand, and push him back with the other?


Anna: As honored as I am, I am not in the market for any romantic entanglements.

Martin: Oh,well,  just for my own clariifcation, if I may be so bold. Is it because you’re not interested, or because you’re already romantically entangled?

Anna: You know, do you approach every situation in your life like an attorney? Because I feel like I’m being cross-examined.

Martin: Oh, forgive me. I’m sorry. But I find we all bring a little bit of the professional life into the personal. For instance, you, with your life. With your training in the WSB, are you always more comfortable with your secrets and difflections rather than answering a simple, heartfelt question?

Anna: Uh, touché.  Hmm. There are people who consider my lack of transparency a deal-breaker.

Martin: I’m not one of them. I flatter myself that you and I were made to dance together. Hell, just for the chance, I’d even let you lead.

Anna: [Chuckles]


Brook Lynn: Valentin loves you so much. He so much just wants to be a good daddy to you. Let’s face it, he’s succeeding. Oh, Bailey, what am I going to do when Peter is finally caught and punished, and Maxie gets to bring you home with her forever? How am I ever going to explain that to Valentin? What’s gonna happen to me? [Sighs] Let’s face it, kiddo. You’re all I’ve got right now.


Chase: Our– our marriage began under dire circumstances. You thought I was gonna die. Everybody did. And then when I survived, and I found out that I couldn’t walk–

Willow: Chase, I married you because I wanted to.

Chase: Yeah, and that’s–that’s pretty generous, considering I made you believe that I cheated on you with Sasha.

Willow: Only because you wanted me to be with Wiley, and once I found out the truth, I could only be grateful.

Chase: I never stopped loving you.

Willow: I know.

Chase: Even now. Even when…

Willow: Even when what?

Chase: [Sighs] Um…even when I’m not the man that I was.

Willow: Chase, you are still that man, okay? You are getting better and you will walk again. Okay? I absolutely believe that. So nothing’s changed.

Chase: Really? Nothing?


Anna: Tell you what, the next time I’m in the market for an attorney, I’ll give you a call.

Martin: I hope so. And the next time I need a little help with some cloak and dagger, I’ll make sure to return the favor. Who knows, maybe one day I can bail you out of trouble, and you can turn around and help me get into some.

Anna: Stranger things have happened.

Valentin:  Hey, kids. What am I interrupting?

Martin: We’re not sure, but it was getting interesting.

Anna: I have to go make a call. Marty, will you save my chair?

Martin: Oh, you can count on it.

Anna: Thank you. Valentin.

Martin: That is one amazing woman. The kind you take home to mother.

Valentin:  Not my mother. What are you doing? You’re not getting ideas about Anna Devane, are you?

Martin: If I was, what would that mean to you?


Spencer:  From now on, I’m gonna take care of myself.

Laura: Are you going to ask Cameron to put in a good word for you at Kelly’s so you can join him in busing tables?

Spencer:  I hope you’re joking.

Laura: I’m not.

Kevin:  Well, nothing wrong with an honest day’s work, but I think the point your grandmother is trying to make is that it isn’t healthy to be walking around with all this unresolved anger toward your father.

Spencer:  What’s been left that’s unresolved? After last night, I want nothing to do with my father or his money.

[ Door slams ]

Laura: [ Sighs ] Well, you’re the expert. How can I help him when it’s so clear that he doesn’t want my help? And just like his father, he has no idea how badly he needs it.


Esmé: I’ll take an iced tea when you get a chance.

Josslyn: You guys, I’ve got the most exciting news.

Trina: We have news, too.

Cameron:  Not what, but who.

Trina:  Josslyn jacks, meet Esmé Prince.

Esmé: Nice to meet you. I’ve never met a Josslyn before. Certainly not the way you spell it. You know, “Josslyn” with the two S’s.

Josslyn: Huh. Do I know you?

Esmé: Spence has told me all about you. Everything from your scar from your kidney transplant to your Australian roots to your mad volleyball skills. I even know all about your family’s quote/unquote “coffee business.”

Josslyn: So I, uh, I take it that you went to school with Spencer?

Trina: Oh, more than that. Esmé is Spence’s girlfriend.


Nina: Look at this.

Sonny: Aww.

Nina: A picture of Phyllis, Lenny, you, and me on our way to the firehouse dance.

Sonny: Mm-hmm. It’s sweet. We’re all dressed up, ready to go to the dance. We’re preserved forever.

Nina: Oh, Mike. Nothing lasts forever.

Sonny: You don’t believe in the afterlife? You think this is all there is? You don’t think Lenny is somewhere looking down on us?

Nina: I don’t know.

Sonny: You know what I believe? I believe that our souls and our spirits… they continue on even after we’re gone.

Nina: I’d like to believe that.

Sonny: I found you. And now, you know, I’m not gonna lose you. What we have, what we will have, it’s gonna live on.

Nina: No, I’m sorry. I’m sorry. This is — this is wrong.


Carly: I don’t know what to do. I mean, you’re absolutely right. This wedding is supposed to make a huge statement, right? We’re supposed to prove to the Five Families and the rest of the world that Jason and I are committed. But I would much rather have a small, little gathering with the people I love the most. You know?

Michael: Yeah, well. Look, part of the reason that you and Jason are getting married is to keep Josslyn and her little sister safe.

Carly: Yeah.

Michael: So they get to dress up and go to a party for their two favorite people. And look, it’s not like you and Jason don’t already love each other in your own way. And who knows where this could lead, right? ‘Cause, see, Willow and I, we got married for Wiley’s sake, and then before we knew it, it turned into something real.

Carly: Right. And then Chase got sick, and Willow married him.

Michael: [ Scoffs ]

Carly: Michael? Is there something you want to tell me?


Willow: What’s never going to change is that I want you to be happy.

Chase: You make me happy.

Willow: Do I, Chase?

Chase: You know you make me happy. Even being stuck in this chair, nobody makes me feel like I’m on top of the world like you do.

Willow: That’s a lot of responsibility to put on someone. One slip, and you can go from the top of the world —

Chase: Yeah, I’ve been there. Rock bottom.

Willow: You mean when you and Sasha pretended to have an affair and we broke up?

Chase: What else would I be talking about?

Willow: But see, you survived that. You learned to live again.

Chase: What about you?

Willow: I love my life. I have no regrets, but…

Chase: But what? Come on, Willow. You can tell me anything.

Willow: I have to go to class. And you can do more PT work, okay? [ Sighs ]


Nina: I’m sorry, Mike, I just — I can’t.

Sonny: No, Nina. Nina, I shouldn’t have kissed you. I… I know. We have a responsibility to Phyllis. She’s counting on us. And — you know what I mean.

Nina: Yeah, I know. I know. Thank you for understanding. You really found yourself here. Your true self, haven’t you?

Sonny: You almost sound surprised.

Nina: No, I’m not surprised. I’m just so grateful that I get to share this time with you for however long as I can.

Sonny: I’m not going anywhere.


Michael: I thought we were talking about your future marriage, not my past one.

Carly: Hey, you’re the one that compared the two. I think it’s kind and generous that you invited Chase to stay at the Quartermaines’ while he gets his life back together. But with Willow and Wiley so close, Michael?

Michael: Yeah, we’re making it work.

Carly: You sure? At what cost?

[ Cellphone rings ]

Michael: Willow?

Willow: Michael, I need to see you. But not at the house. Someplace private.

Michael: Well, I’m at my mom’s right now. You can come here.

Willow: I’m on my way.


[ Door opens, closes ]

Josslyn: So, I take it that you’re in town for Spencer’s party. How long are you visiting?

Esmé: It’s so funny to hear you all refer to him as “Spencer.” I mean, no one at school calls him that.

Cameron: And no one in Port Charles calls him “Spence.”

Josslyn: Right, no, especially the people who have known him his entire life.

Esmé: Cool. And that would include you?

Josslyn: Yeah, it sure would.

Esmé: He’s told me so much about you all. I look forward to getting to know you in person.

Josslyn: Mm.

Trina: So you never said how long you’d be visiting.

Esmé: That depends on Spence. Hey, you. Come join us. We’re just getting acquainted.


Valentin: How about we agree that Anna Devane is off-limits?

Martin: Why, Valentin Cassadine, how positively Neanderthal. Why don’t you just mark your territory?

Valentin: I’m just saying, the woman is very complicated.

Martin: Oh, I enjoy complications.

Valentin: As much as you enjoy my retainer?

Martin: Point taken. Perhaps you’re right. Perhaps what Anna needs is someone as complicated as she is.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Martin: Excuse me. Yeah. Hello. Of course. Yeah, of course. No, I — I’ll meet you downstairs immediately.

Anna: Is everything alright?

Martin: Lord, I hope so. Um… to be continued. Or perhaps not.

Anna: What just happened?

Valentin: I don’t know, but it doesn’t look good.


Brook Lynn: Thanks, Yuri! [ Exhales deeply ] Sorry, Chase. I didn’t mean to —


Carly:  Michael, I want you to know that you can tell me anything. I won’t judge you.

Michael:  I know that. There’s nothing to tell. Really.

Carly:  Okay, whatever you say.

Michael:  And look, just so you know, I’m not suggesting that our situations are the same, and I’m not gonna lie and say that I’m happy with where things are right now with Willow. I’m just saying that you and Jason might find that your marriage of convenience might bring you closer to a — a real happy ending. That’s all.


Sonny: Listen, I should probably go.

Nina:  Mm-hmm.

Sonny: Well, I mean, Phyllis, you know, I promised her that I’d come by her house.

Nina:  Oh, yeah. You should go. I’m just gonna stay here and look for more souvenirs, but you tell Phyllis that I will drop everything if she needs me, okay?

Sonny: I’m sure she already knows that, but I’ll remind her. And don’t forget, you know, grief can be very tricky.

[ Both chuckle ]

Nina:  [ Laughs ]

[ Knock on door ]

Nina:  Oh, sorry, we’re closed.

[ Knocking continues ]

Nina:  Don’t you see the sign on the door?! Sorry, we are closed.


Valentin: You and Martin seemed to be getting along like a house on fire.

Anna: Well, he’s certainly a very southern gentleman. Very different to what I’m used to.

Valentin: Well, so are grits and ham, but I don’t believe you’ve given up on the finer things in life, have you, darling?


Laura: Should we go to work?

Kevin:  You go. I’ll clean this up.

[ Both laugh ]

[ Knock on door ]

Kevin:  You got that?

Laura: Yeah.

Martin: Sister, I fear we are in trouble.


Trina: I need to get going to the gallery. Ava’s in no shape to handle things today, not after her stalker torched her car.

Esmé: As an art fan, I look forward to meeting your boss.

Trina: Mm.

Josslyn: Trina, are you okay?

Trina: Why wouldn’t I be?

Josslyn: Um, maybe because Spencer never told us that he had a girlfriend.

Trina: Why does that matter?

Josslyn: Are you kidding? Spencer has been acting all kinds of interested in you, turning on the charm, and you went out of your way to be there for him last night. He should have been honest.

Trina: He’s just a guy. And it’s not like I’m his girlfriend. I need to get going. Ava’s counting on me.

Cameron: Well, it’s not like we already didn’t know that Spencer’s a jerk.

Josslyn: Yeah, well, a jerk who could be in way over his head.

Cameron: do you mean?

Josslyn: I mean, who mentions a kidney transplant five seconds after meeting me?

Cameron: Yeah, Esmé’s a little… extra.

Josslyn: Well, I guess that’s what “Spence” deserves.


Spence: I thought you were spending the day sightseeing.

Esmé: I came in here for directions and ran into your friends. I want to get to know the people who are important to you.


Willow: [ Breathing shakily ]

Michael: What’s going on? What happened?

Willow: I can’t do this anymore.


Chase: Austin, it’s me. I found proof that Edward wanted to add your father to the will. Call me back.

Brook Lynn: Well. It’s nice to see you back on your feet. Now, why don’t you tell me what’s really going on?


On the next “General Hospital” —

Michael (to Willow): I’ll wait for you. As long as it takes.

Laura (to Kevin and Jordan): Do I get a choice here?

Ned (to Austin): What can I give you to walk away from your claim?

Olivia (to Dante): And Sam? Anything new?

Sam (to Valentin): Maybe you can help me out.

Brook Lynn (to Chase): If you value my friendship, you’ll tell me the truth.

Nina (to Maxie): Sorry, Maxie, but you have to leave now.

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