Young & The Restless Transcript
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Billy: No. Listen to me. We need to figure out what happened after that. Why gaines checked out of the hotel so abruptly and where he went. I’m sorry, but that’s not an adequate answer. People don’t just disappear. Okay, fine. Then come up with another solution. I wouldn’t be surprised if victor newman had something to do with gaines deciding not to talk to me, so ask around. See if anybody saw anything or heard anything. Okay, look, talk to one of your banking associates. Do whatever you need to do. Just figure it out.
Jack: What’s got you so worked up?
Billy: Hi. How are you?
Jack: You first.
Billy: I am — I’m fine. It’s just, lily has gone to stanford to go see mattie, and I’m here running everything on my own.
Jack: Normally you thrive on chaos, so that can’t possibly be the problem.
Billy: Who said there’s a problem? You’re basing that on the assumption of hearing part of a conversation. Actually, how much of that conversation did you hear?
Jack: Enough to hear that you were pretty frustrated. Are you delving into areas that wouldn’t make lily happy?
Billy: No. She knows the whole story.
Jack: Okay.
Billy: If I was gonna fill you in — and I’m not saying i will — I highly doubt that you would be receptive, no matter how convincing the evidence is.
Jack: Evidence of what? What exactly are you investigating?
Billy: Why victoria should not rush into marrying ashland locke.
Jack: Wish I could say I was surprised by that. Phyllis hinted that nicholas is on a similar mission.
Phyllis: Hey, I didn’t expect to hear from you so soon. Have you landed? Do you need me to pick you up?
Nick: No. I’m still in atlantic city. Mechanical issues.
Phyllis: You’re kidding me.
Nick: I wish I was.
Phyllis: [ Sighs ] Well, I mean, how long is it gonna be? Well, that’s a stupid question. Of course you don’t know. Hey, uh, what have you found out?
Nick: Remember that lead that was promising that I texted you about?
Nick: Well, it took me down a rabbit hole, and not a good one.
Phyllis: How bad is it?
Nick: Very, if what I think all this means is true, but i don’t want to get into it on the phone. I’ll fill you in when I see you. I think you and jack and traci should get on the plane and go to milan. I’ll get there as soon as I can.
Phyllis: Oh, traci is not going to be flying with us. There was a change in her plans.
Nick: Yeah. Okay.
Phyllis: Yeah, so… well, I guess you should just, you know, fly to milan from new jersey.
Nick: I got to confront ashland first and see what he has to say, but I promise you I’m gonna see our girl get married one way or another.
Phyllis: I wish I were flying with you, but I know this is important to you.
Nick: I got to follow through on what I’ve learned. This trip raised some serious questions, and I need some answers from ashland before my sister says “I do.”
Nikki: Well, we got a lot accomplished.
Victoria: Yes, and not a moment too soon.
Nikki: Is everything alright?
Victoria: What? Yes. I’m fine. Why?
Nikki: Oh, I don’t know. You just seem a little keyed up.
Victoria: It just feels like, uh — it feels like there’s so much left to do.
Nikki: How was your fitting with lauren? Is your wedding dress almost ready?
Victoria: Uh, yes…and no. To tell you the truth, mom, I’m — I’m really not that thrilled with the design.
Nikki: Oh, no.
Victoria: It’s close, but —
Nikki: Not quite what you had envisioned.
Victoria: [ Sighs ] Well, lauren assured me that she would be able to fix it. It’s just one added stress that I don’t need right now.
Nikki: You do realize that that’s what I’m for — to take some of the burden off your shoulders. Darling, please trust me when i say that everything for your wedding is going to be perfect.
Victoria: I want to believe that’s true.
Nikki: And you can. Look, it’s very normal to be anxious, that wonderful combination of nerves and excitement. So, when did you last speak to ashland?
Victoria: He canceled our dinner plans. Or at least he said he might have to, via text. He said that something unexpected came up, some sort of business that he had to handle.
Nikki: And that just made you more concerned.
Ashland: Circumstances have changed. I no longer need the money.
Douglas: The wedding surprise for your bride — did that fall through?
Ashland: Well, I’m sure I can find something even more spectacular.
Douglas: [ Chuckles ] Well, best of luck with everything.
Ashland: Thank you.
Victoria: Well, this is a surprise.
Ashland: My meeting ended quicker than expected and I’m free for the rest of the day and I would love to spend the rest of it with you.
Victoria: Well, I’m with my mom. Since you said you were busy, she and I were planning on grabbing a bite together.
Nikki: Oh, no, honey, we can do that any time. Go meet him. I insist.
Ashland: Tell nikki thanks for me.
Victoria: I will. Where are you?
Ashland: Society.
Victoria: I’ll be there in a few. I can’t to see you and hear all about your business meeting. Bye.
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Ashland: Nate!
[ Chuckles ] I’m waiting for a victoria. Please join me.
Nate: Oh, well, I’m waiting for elena to finish her shift to join me, so I’d be happy to hang with you until they arrive.
Ashland: Excellent. Ohh, it’s nice to get out of work at a reasonable hour, huh?
Nate: Ah, well, it happens occasionally.
Very occasionally.
Ashland: How’s the new job?
Nate: Hectic. I, uh — I do love it, though. I’m enjoying the challenge of managing our surgical team.
Ashland: Well, not many are up to the task. Clearly you are where you should be.
Nate: Well, so far, so good. Thank you for asking.
Ashland: Of course.
Nate: Now, uh, I don’t mean to overstep, but, uh, as your best man, I feel it’s my responsibility to look out for the groom. You seem tired. Feeling alright these days? How are you managing the effects from the chemo?
Ashland: Physically, uh, i feel remarkably well, which surprises me, given what the doctors had prepared me for. It’s just been a stressful few days.
Nate: Any particular reason?
Ashland: I truly appreciate that. There were a few trouble spots that I had to deal with. Uh, I think I’ve gotten them handled. And from now on, I, uh, promise — no more stressful days. I’m going to focus on enjoying this special time with the woman I love.
Victoria: [ Sighs ]
Nikki: I thought hearing from ashland would reassure you that everything is fine.
Victoria: [ Sighs ] Look, I — I suppose that you’re gonna hear about this at some point. When billy made that stink about that attorney, jesse gaines, I, um — I couldn’t help but feel a little bit concerned about it, so I looked him up online.
Nikki: And?
Victoria: Turns out that his father was an attorney, too, and worked for camilla rhodes, the woman who mentored ashland and gave him his start. Look, after everything that has come to light about ashland’s past, I have to wonder — what is that attorney’s son doing in genoa city now?
Nikki: Well, did you ask ashland about it?
Victoria: No, not yet. I was hoping he would say something to me.
Nikki: Evidently, he hasn’T.
Victoria: I don’t want to make it seem like I don’t trust ashland. Opening up about his past with our family was difficult enough for him.
Nikki: You know, I walked in on ashland and victor at the ranch yesterday. They were talking very quietly, almost conspiratorially.
Victoria: [ Scoffs ] Well, that does sound like dad.
Nikki: I didn’t press them for what was going on. I doubt they would have told me if I had. But, darling, I certainly don’t want to add to your worries.
Victoria: Mom, thank you. I appreciate you telling me. It’s just, I wish I wasn’t having all of these doubts so close to our wedding.
Nikki: I’m sorry. P>> Victoria: You know, this is billy’s fault. He is the one who planted these suspicions in my mind, and i just can’t shake them.
Jack: What it with this incessant needs to dig into ashland locke’s past? You’ve already published plenty of material about him, some of it less than kind. He’s suffering late-stage cancer. Yes, of course, he wants to change part of his life. Why isn’t that enough? What is it about this guy that you and nick don’t trust? What diabolical scheme is he somehow trying to pull off?
Billy: Okay. When ashland was 20 years old, he suddenly came into enough money to purchase two tv stations, which was the start of his career.
Jack: An inheritance.
Billy: No. He did not come from any wealth whatsoever. Far from it. When he was a teen, he ran away, changed his name, gave himself a whole new identity.
Jack: Wait, how do you know all this about him?
Billy: Because I was invited to a newman family gathering with victor and nikki and nick and of course victoria, where he gave us all a very heartfelt confession. He claims that he was trying to escape an abusive father. Of course, that’s his word. There’s no public record of him ever changing his name. And he thinks that that’s enough to just, you know, close the case.
Jack: Well, maybe he’s just trying to protect harrison. I mean, it makes all the sense in the world. He wouldn’t want to say any more, especially to the press.
Billy: Well, he didn’t say anything until he was backed into a corner.
Jack: By you.
Billy: No. I am not the only one that’s suspicious. Victor and nick are looking into ashland, as well. And after ashland’s story, it really only left more questions, like what is his real birth name, which he says he will never tell us at any point whatsoever. Look, just to be very clear, I’m not looking to take this information public, okay? I am simply trying to protect victoria and my children, and ashland seems to think that sharing the bare minimum is enough for us all to back off and stop asking any questions, which really was the only reason I was there in the first place.
Jack: Ashland’s in love, about to marry a woman with whom he has limited time, maybe very limited time. I can understand him not wanting to spend that time fending off attacks from her ex. Look, if victoria is satisfied, that should be enough.
Billy: Well, she’s not.
Jack: She’s told you that?
Billy: No.
Jack: No?
Billy: Look, I know victoria, okay? She is starting to question ashland. She’s starting to wonder what else he’s lying about. And I’m not gonna sit back and let her marry some guy whose entire life is built on lies and deception, okay? I mean, we don’t really know for sure if he’s sick.
Jack: He is going through chemotherapy. He’s just made the gut-wrenching choice to let harrison live in italy with kyle.
Billy: Yeah, that makes it a lot more convincing, doesn’t it?
Jack: You got to stop this. Listen to yourself. Listen to the leaps of logic you’re willing to make to justify what you’re doing.
Billy: I’m protecting the mother of my children, jack.
Jack: I know you keep saying that. Victoria is no longer your responsibility. And let’s be honest. This is not protecting victoria or protecting your kids or maybe even about ashland. This is about you trying to stop victoria from moving on. Did you know that your clothes can actually attract pet hair?
Victoria: Hello, hello.
Ashland: Darling, I’m so glad you could join me.
Victoria: I’m so glad you called. Hi, nate.
Nate: Hey there. Um, elena should be joining me soon.
Ashland: It turns out they had the same idea that we did to have an early dinner. Yeah. And here she is right now.
Elena: Hey!
Nate: Hey there. How was your shift?
Elena: Busy, but not insane.
Nate: Well, can’t beat that.
Ashland: How about a table for four? We’d be delighted to have you join us.
Elena: You sure?
Ashland: 100%. In fact, I’m not gonna take no for an answer.
Victoria: U-unless nate and elena would prefer some alone time.
Nate: Uh, we’d love to join you. Right?
Elena: Yeah, absolutely.
Ashland: Well, then it’s settled. I’ll be right back.
Victoria: Wonderful.
Billy: You’re not the first person to claim that I’m having a hard time getting over victoria, but like them, jack, you would be wrong ’cause I am happy with lily, very, very happy. My life has taken a different direction, and I am great with that.
Jack: Historically, that would be about the time that you start to sabotage yourself.
Billy: There you go.
Jack: You’re my brother, and I love you, billy, but you know that’s the truth.
Billy: It’s not what this is about, okay? This is about protecting victoria and my children. That’s it. Their welfare. Nothing more. And given the amount of lies and half-truths that ashland has told us in the short amount of time that he has been in our lives, I would be remiss not to look into him.
Jack: This is your ego talking. Victoria is perfectly capable of of looking after her own life without any of your help.
Billy: Okay, you mentioned nick as having the same thoughts. Does that make him an egomaniac, as well?
Jack: All I know is nick took an unscheduled trip to the east coast.
Billy: What makes you think that this is about ashland?
Jack: Phyllis said that it was about victoria and her wedding, and the way she said it led me to believe that he was doing more than looking for a great wedding gift.
Billy: Hmm.
Jack: Okay, you don’t seem surprised.
Billy: Nick has always claimed that he’s on the fence about ashland. But he’s never really thought there was enough there to keep digging. So, if he’s on the east coast looking into ashland, I am great with that because we are after the same thing — figuring out the riddle of who ashland locke really is and protecting the people that we love. And for your theory, jack, you can throw it out the window because I can care about my ex, I can want what’s best for her without being possessive and having an ulterior motive.
Phyllis: Okay. [ Chuckles ]
Traci: I’m so sorry. Jack has stepped away, but, um, he won’t be gone for long.
Phyllis: Oh.
Traci: Is nick not with you?
Phyllis: Oh, no, he’s not. His, uh — his plane was, you know, stuck in atlantic city. Mechanical issues.
Traci: Well, that’s unfortunate.
Phyllis: Yeah. It is. I mean, he doesn’t know when everything is gonna be fixed. He has to come back here before we go off to milan together, but he’s aware that we may have to go without him. He’ll just take a commercial jet or something, you know? But he’ll definitely be there for kyle and summer’s wedding, definitely.
Traci: Okay. Good. Well, does that mean then that it will only be you and jack flying to italy together?
Phyllis: Uh, yeah. Yeah.
Traci: W– okay. You know what? While we wait for jack, I’m gonna pour you a glass of wine, and we’re gonna have a little talk.
Phyllis: Sounds great. Are you tired of clean clothes that just don’t smell clean?
Traci: [ Laughing ] So like a twofer!
Phyllis: Two for one wedding! Exactly!
Traci: A romance double-header.
Phyllis: Right. You know, that’s a good name —
Traci: For my next novel.
Phyllis: Yeah, well, that, but I was gonna say for a band.
[ Both laugh ]
Traci: Perfect!
Jack: Nice to see the two of you getting into the spirit of things.
Traci: Oh, jack, hi. We — phyllis and I just decided it’s been too long since we’ve had a chance to sit down and talk.
Phyllis: Yeah. Yeah, it’s really nice. I mean, it was the escape club…
Traci: Yes!
Phyllis: …Last time we spo– that was like a hundred years ago.
Traci: Yes, and a night i will never forget. I mean, we only were able to exchange just a few words because phyllis was so focused on making sure that everybody had the perfect spa experience. And succeeded.
Phyllis: Oh, that is so nice of you to say. Thank you.
Jack: Phyllis has poured her heart and soul into that hotel, overcome obstacles I think would be insurmountable for pretty much anyone else.
Phyllis: Thank you. What — what’s that look about?
Traci: [ Laughs ] I’m just thinking about this magical oasis that you have created. Seriously. A destination with so much cachet, completely respected. It’s a reflection of you, phyllis, you know, how much you’ve grown in the last few years as a human being, a woman who has literally risen from the ashes, very phoenix-like, you know?
[ Chuckles ] And yet mayhem seems to still manage to creep in.
[ Laughs ] For example, a rude customer who gets a surprise ice bath.
Phyllis: Oh, well…
Traci: And the, um, grand opening, complete with ecstasy-spiked punch.
Jack: Let’s not forget the armed man descending from the ceiling the day of the hostage crisis.
Phyllis: Thanks.
Traci: [ Laughing ] Exactly! It just gets my writer’s mind going, you know, wondering what in the world is next for this colorful protagonist.
Jack: I can help with that. A jet ride to milan to watch her daughter get married, escorted by the proud and dashing fathers of the bride and groom.
Traci: Oh, jack, jack, you don’t know the news.
Jack: Wait. What news?
Phyllis: Oh! Yeah. Uh, nick — his flight is stuck in atlantic city mechanical issues. You know, so he doesn’t know if he’s gonna get back to genoa city in time, you know? And so we may have to go off to milan without him.
Jack: Well, that’s no problem. I’ll just have my pilot file a later flight plan as soon as we know nick’s status. In the meantime, we can enjoy a dinner together.
Phyllis: Great. Sounds doable.
Traci: Um, I have some work that I have to turn in. So, why don’t you guys figure this all out, let me know when it’s sorted? And, um, phyllis, it really was just great catching up.
Phyllis: It was my pleasure.
Jack: That was a nice surprise, walking in and finding the two of you getting along so well.
Phyllis: Yeah. It was fun. Although it made me wonder.
Jack: Wait. Wonder what?
Phyllis: Well, I wasn’t sure if you said something to her, you know, about…
Jack: Wait. What I confided to you? No. God, no.
Phyllis: I mean, I wouldn’t blame you. I mean, you are very close to your sister.
Jack: Wait a minute. Listen to me. I told nick that, only nick, for a reason. It was the right thing to do. I wanted to be honest. I have nothing to hide. And you have nothing in your glass. Let me get you a little more wine.
Phyllis: Okay, great. Will you have more wine?
Jack: No, I’m gonna have ginger ale tonight ’cause the last time I drank around you, i poured my heart and soul out, and I’m not gonna subject you to that.
Phyllis: Oh, come on! I hope you’re joking. Really. You’re not subjecting me to anything. You could bare your heart and soul out to me any time you want.
Jack: Right back at you.
Nate: Excellent meal. The fish was perfection.
Elena: And I loved seeing those photos of tuscany. The palazzo is gorgeous.
Nate: Gonna be one heck of a wedding.
Elena: We can’t wait.
Ashland: Neither can we. Isn’t that right, darling?
Victoria: Yes. My mother has worked very hard to make this the perfect day.
Ashland: Nikki has done a magnificent job, and I couldn’t be happier that both of you will be joining us.
Nate: Yes. Well, we should get going. Thank you you two for inviting us to join you.
Elena: Yes, we had a great time.
Ashland: Us too.
Nate: And my offer still stands. Let me know if the groom needs anything.
Ashland: I appreciate that.
Elena: See you in italy.
Victoria: We’re looking forward to it.
Ashland: [ Sighs ] You know, ever since we sat down, you seem a bit distracted. Is something wrong?
Victoria: You tell me. Because I am having a lot of trouble not feeling like you’re keeping something from me. Did you get some — some news, some bad news about your illness, and you’re reluctant to tell me? Or maybe this has something to do with the fact that my brother, nick, flew to new jersey for some reason that he won’t share with me. Oh, or maybe it’s about a lawyer named jesse gaines who’s connected to your past and the woman who mentored you.
Ashland: [ Sighs ] Not here.
Victoria: [ Exhales sharply ] Where then?
Ashland: Let’s go back to the office, where we can speak in private.
[ Sighs ]
Billy: Hey, it’s me again. Any news on jesse gaines? Still nothing? Okay, so you’re telling me that this guy basically admitted that he’s got information on ashland’s past, we’ve agreed on a price to get him to talk, and then just up and disappears? It’s not good enough, okay? Keep digging ’cause I need answers soon.
Nikki: Stop trying to fill victoria’s head with doubts.
Billy: Hello, nikki.
Nikki: Victor explicitly warned you about interfering with our daughter’s happiness. And you know what he’s capable of when he’s angry. Defy him at your own risk. Oh, and here’s a news flash. You should worry just as much about defying me.
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Elena: Thanks. Hey, did you notice victoria’s mood, too?
Nate: Hard not to notice how distracted she was.
Elena: Intense. My god. Although she did try to hide it. But it shouldn’t be that stressful, planning such a happy occasion.
Nate: Yeah, I think there’s more to it.
Elena: Yeah?
Nate: When I ran into ashland, he seemed to be in pretty bad shape. It reminded me of, uh…
Elena: Of what?
Nate: Why they’re moving so quickly with this wedding.
Elena: Hmm. Have you talked to ashland about his treatment? And what has his oncologist said about his progress?
Nate: We didn’t go into detail, but it’s clear to me he is not as well as he claims to be.
Elena: Sorry to hear that. But it would explain why victoria seemed so off.
Nate: Well, I advised ashland to slow down, you know, stop trying to manage everything. This time should be about the love he and victoria share, and the huge commitment they’re about to make, and nothing more.
Ashland: I assume billy came running to you and that is how you learned about the attorney?
Victoria: Former. Former attorney. Jesse gaines jr., Who lost his license due to malfeasance. I don’t understand why I didn’t hear this from you.
Ashland: Mainly because —
Victoria: Don’t tell me that it’s not a problem. It can’t be a coincidence that this man just shows up in town. Look, you promised me that you weren’t gonna keep any more secrets about your past, and I’m trying really hard to believe that. But I keep getting these unsettling surprises, and it’s getting harder and harder to convince myself that there’s nothing wrong here. So please just stop with the vague reassurances.
[ Sighs ] Just tell me the truth.
Billy: I am not making victoria feel anything. She’s questioning ashland on her own, and for good reason — ’cause every day, a disturbing new piece of evidence pops up.
Nikki: What exactly have you learned that is so damning?
Billy: I’m still putting the pieces together.
Nikki: [ Chuckles ] Just as i thought. The answer is nothing. You have no proof of anything. And yet you are determined to derail this wedding to feed your own ego.
Billy: Actually, the fact that victoria is not blindly accepting ashland’s version of who he is or the secret to his success is a good thing. And I would be glad if I was you that she’s asking questions of her fiancé, a man whose real name she doesn’t even know yet.
Nikki: I will always look out for my daughter’s best interests. And, no, I am not glad that you continue to meddle in her life. That you would criticize the man that she has chosen after the-many ways that you have failed her? Just know this. Victoria is going to marry ashland, and you are going to stop trying to undermine them.
Billy: Uncover the truth. That’s what I’m doing. And I’m not the only one.
Nikki: Back the hell off, billy, now. And do us all a massive favor. Don’t show your face at the wedding. You’re no longer welcome.
Phyllis: You still know your way around a grilled cheese, jack.
Jack: Yeah, I still have a few hidden talents.
Phyllis: Mm.
Jack: Wow, think about it. Tomorrow, this time, we will be in milan, about to watch our kids become husband and wife.
Phyllis: I know. For good. For good this time. Summer ann. She’s my little miracle. Ah. Beautiful. You remember how many doctors said it would never happen again after daniel? Remember that?
Jack: The head is out. The head is out.
Phyllis: Is she breathing? Can she breathe? Can she breathe? Answer me. Jack, look at me. Is she alive?
Jack: She’s alive. And she’s beautiful. Time to meet your mommy.
Phyllis: Oh, my god. Hey, baby girl. Baby…
Jack: Cover her up. Cover her up. Cover her up.
Phyllis: Look at you. Oh, my god. I’ve been waiting so long to see you. Oh, my baby.
Jack: Hello. This is jack abbott. Turn the power on now. Okay, get ready. Hold tight. Here we go.
[ Breathing heavily ]
Phyllis: Look at you. This is your first ride.
Jack: There’s no jolt. Thank you.
Phyllis: Baby, it’s your first one.
[ Smooches ]
Jack: [ Breathing heavily ]
Phyllis: [ Sobbing ] Thank you. Thank you, jack. You gave me a miracle. Thank you.
Jack: I felt the same way about kyle. When I found out he was my son, it was this amazing, unexpected surprise.
Phyllis: Yeah. It was an unexpected surprise.
[ Both laugh ] I’m glad we can talk like this and reminiscE. It makes me happy.
Jack: I remember you coming down those stairs…
Phyllis: Oh, my goodness.
Jack: …What, almost 20 years ago.
Phyllis: Yeah. Ah. That was lovely. Not just the ceremony. I mean the entire thing was…
Jack: What you got in the bag here?
Phyllis: Stay away from the gown!
Jack: I’m just gonna take a little peek.
Phyllis: No. No. No. Listen, go — go downstairs. Do something, alright? I have to get ready! I’m not even dressed.
Jack: Not so fast. Not so fast. Come here. You realize the next time we kiss we’re gonna be husband and wife?
Phyllis: [ Chuckling ] Yes. Mm-hmm. Are you getting cold feet?
Jack: Do I look like I’m getting cold feet?
Phyllis: I’m the luckiest woman on earth.
Jack: You literally took my breath away. (Vo) if you want to set the rhythm for a great day…
Nate: Now you see why i agreed to join victoria and ashland when I would have preferred to have you all to myself. I’m worried about the guy.
Elena: You are a really good man. Do you know that?
Nate: I try.
Elena: I wanted to be alone with you, too.
Nate: Look, you’ve been working so hard lately with the askmdnow gig on top of everything else. Wouldn’t you rather go unwind and catch up on some rest?
Elena: I know two things for sure. The first is that you are incredibly sweet and thoughtful. And the second is, if you leave now, I will never forgive you.
Nate: [ Laughs ] Hmm.
Jack: Oops. I’m about to be a fool again, dangling my heart on my sleeve.
Phyllis: Oh, my gosh, would you stop obsessing over that?
Jack: Boundaries were never my strong suit.
Phyllis: [ Laughs ] Listen. I already told you there’s a part of my heart that’ll never stop loving you. I just love spending time with you. That’s all.
Jack: Well, here’s to happiness.
[ Cellphone ringing ]
Phyllis: Mm. Oh! It’s nick.
Jack: Oh.
Phyllis: It’s nick. Hey, babe! Where are you?
Nick: I just got back to genoa city.
Phyllis: Oh, great! That’s fantastic. Nick is back. He’s back.
Nick: Yeah, I got something i got to do. Then I’ll meet up with the two of you.
Phyllis: Okay. What are you going to do?
Nick: I’m gonna get this out in the open.
Victoria: Just talk to me. Tell me — why did nicholas go to new jersey? Why is jesse gaines in genoa city? I don’t want to get these answers from anybody else. I want them from the man that I’m about to marry.
[ Cellphone chimes ] Well, go ahead and get that. Could be something important. Your brother is back. And he wants to meet.
Victoria: About what?
Ashland: We will soon find out.
Victoria: “We”? Healthy habits come in all sizes.
Phyllis: Ohh, okay. Good. Good. Oh, that’s a relief. So, nick is going to go to milan with us. I’m so glad that worked out.
Jack: Were you really that concerned?
Phyllis: I was. You never know what’s gonna happen with the planes and mechanical issues and, you know… but now we’re all gonna go together. I’m very happy.
Jack: You never said why nick went to new jersey. What made him take off just pbefore our trip when there was a chance he would be cutting it too close?
Phyllis: Yeah. I didn’t say anything, did I?
Jack: Okay, I can, uh — I can guess. Given what little you’ve told me about this, I would say it was probably about ashland locke.
Phyllis: Ashland locke? Why would you say that?
Jack: I spoke to billy earlier. He is absolutely convinced ashland is keeping a secret from everyone, a big enough secret that it might cause victoria to reconsider marrying him.
Phyllis: Mm. Well, billy is the king of wishful thinking.
Jack: Well, ordinarily, i would dismiss it as him trying to keep victoria from moving on, except nicholas also has his suspicions, and he would only be involved to protect his sister, to get proof before the wedding that she was marrying the wrong guy, if that proof exists.
Phyllis: Nick does know something. He has something. What victoria decides to do with it — that’s up to her. But, you know, nick then is gonna wash his hands of this. But let’s talk about the other wedding. Let’s put the focus on the wedding of our kids, okay? And by the way, I want to say thank you.
Jack: Thank you for what?
Phyllis: Thank you for postponing the jabot jet and holding off and making it so that nick could fly to milan with us. I really appreciate that. Thank you.
Jack: I’m glad it all worked out. We can all fly there together.
Billy: Nick, it’s billy. I know you’re out there looking for information on ashland. Please tell me you found the answers we both want.
[ Sighs ]
Nick: I was expecting to meet with you alone.
Ashland: Well, whatever you have to tell me, I want victoria to hear it, as well.
Victoria: Nicholas, you ignored my express wishes. You went digging around into ashland’s past. So — so, let’s hear it. What is this all about?
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